Vocabulary
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- against the law: Not allowed according to the law; illegal.
- black and white
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- get along: To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
- sit through: To stay until the end of something, especially something long or boring.
- at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
- deal with
- act natural: To behave in a normal and relaxed way, especially when in an unfamiliar or stressful situation.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- lie with: To have sexual intercourse with someone.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- stand out
- after the fact: Happening or known later than the actual event.
- all things being equal: If all factors are the same or unchanged.
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- for instance: As an example.
- way too long: Excessively long in duration; much longer than necessary or desired.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- going on: To continue doing something
- way up here: At a high or elevated location, often emphasizing the distance or effort to reach it.
- awkward: Lacking smooth movement
- anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
- physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- person: Man, woman or child
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- positive: Showing agreement or support for something
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- fart: To break wind; to emit gas from the anus
- pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
- acknowledge: To say you have received a letter, gift, etc.
- oxytocin: Hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitocin); stimulates contractions of the uterus and ejection of milk
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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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