Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- set up
- count on: To depend on someone
- to death: Extremely; to a great degree
- live for: To consider something the most important thing in your life; to find purpose or great pleasure in something.
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- stand here: To remain in or move to this specific location.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- in private: Not in public; in a place where other people cannot see or hear you
- window of opportunity: A favorable period of time for doing something that will lead to a successful outcome.
- balance out: To make or become more equal to another thing
- going on: To continue doing something
- in three days: Within a period of three days from now or a reference point.
- rough edges: Uneven or jagged borders or surfaces.
- broken people: People who are emotionally or psychologically damaged.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- get a hold: To make contact with someone
- off balance: In a state of being unsteady or unstable; lacking equilibrium.
- as you wish: A polite way of granting a request or giving permission.
- follow up on: To investigate or check on something.
- out of the picture: No longer involved or relevant in a situation.
- heading to: Going in a particular direction.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- far worse: Significantly more unpleasant, serious, or severe.
- of use: Having practical value; useful or helpful.
- kill me: An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
- in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- power off: To turn off a device or machine.
- face to face: (Meeting) while looking at someone
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- rise up: To attempt to defeat government or ruler
- go on: To continue doing something
- in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- live out: To experience something, especially something that you have planned or hoped for.
- in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
- shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- see to: To attend to; take care of
- up close and personal: Very near or intimately, often in detail or physically close.
- go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- close by: Near in distance; nearby.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- at least: As a minimum
- of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
- for days: For a long period of time; lasting several days.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- stand aside: To move to the side to make way or allow passage.
- back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
- come for: To arrive to collect someone or something.
- by accident: Without intending to; unintentionally.
- search for: To try to find someone or something.
- care for: To want or desire a thing
- from that time: Starting at a specific point in the past and continuing forward.
- get past: To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- drive up: To cause something to increase.
- end in: To have something as the final result.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- keep tabs on: To monitor closely; keep under surveillance.
- against you: In opposition to you.
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- in motion: Moving; not stationary.
- once and for all: Completely and finally; decisively.
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
- attack: To try to destroy, beat, or injure
- hire: To give a job to someone in exchange for pay
- war: Situation where armies fight each other
- lord: (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
- empire: Group of countries controlled by one government
- council: Group chosen to make decisions about something
- emperor: Man who rules an empire
- camp: A (military) base
- kill: To cause someone to experience a lot of pain
- mask: To hide something so that it cannot be seen
- scourge: Person or thing causing great suffering
- Republic: A country governed by elected representatives
- brother: A boy or man who shares a parent with you
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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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