Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
- into space: Toward or entering the region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- once upon a time: A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
- upon a time: An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- start out: To begin your life or career in a particular way.
- have to: Must do
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- build up: To increase the amount; collect something
- in shape: In good physical condition; fit.
- ward off: To avert, deflect, or repel (something dangerous or undesirable).
- on site: At the location of a particular activity or project.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
- planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
- require: To demand that someone does something
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- spare: To make (money or time) available for
- trip: To release an electrical switch
- water: Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
- gravity: (Of a situation) extreme seriousness
- short: (Of electric circuit) to spark because faulty
- oxygen: A gas in the air that we need to breathe
- earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
- free: Living, happening without being controlled
- breathe: To move air into and out of your lungs
- audio: Concerning sound
- book: (Police) to officially record someone's crimes
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She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.
Vocabulary
- brave
adj. Having courage
- comfort zone
phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe
Explanation
a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step".
forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead".
The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.
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brave
US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
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