Vocabulary
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- have to: Must do
- got to: To arrive at some place
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- start out: To begin your life or career in a particular way.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
- in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
- ride over: To successfully pass over an obstacle or rough terrain while riding.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- walk down: To walk along or down something.
- feel for: To have sympathy for someone; to empathize with someone's situation.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- rub up against: To press or be pressed against someone or something while moving.
- hands down: To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
- up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- next to: Being located along side another
- move over: To make room for someone or something by shifting position.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- like fuck: Used to emphasize a very high degree or intensity.
- pissed off: Angry or annoyed.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- hit on: To discover an idea, etc. by chance
- come up to: To meet expectations
- go on: To continue doing something
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- at least: As a minimum
- walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- in some places: In certain locations or areas, but not all.
- roll off: To fall off something by rolling.
- ride on: To continue as planned, despite difficulties.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- kinda: Short way of saying 'kind of'
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- happen: To take place or occur
- speak: To be able to use a certain language
- street: Road in a city with buildings and places to walk
- attack: To try to destroy, beat, or injure
- train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
- night: Time when sun does not shine
- shoulder: Part of the body where an arm attaches or joins
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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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