Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- into space: Toward or entering the region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- at least: As a minimum
- due to: Because of; owing to
- over your head: Too difficult to understand.
- going on: To continue doing something
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
- step into: To enter a place or situation.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- get to the bottom of: To find the true cause or explanation of something.
- above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- take for example: To use as an instance or illustration.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- scope out: To investigate or examine something carefully.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- look through: To examine carefully to see what is there
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- have to: Must do
- blow up: To suddenly become angry
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- wheel around: To turn quickly to face a different direction.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- by god: An expression of surprise, shock, or emphasis.
- run with: To take and work with an idea, plan as your own
- made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
- for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- method: (Organized and planned) way of doing something
- universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
- science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- revolution: When a group overthrows an existing government
- earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
- dust: To apply a fine powder to, e.g. sugar to a cake
- galaxy: A group of stars and planets in space
- gas: Elements in our air, like oxygen or nitrogen
- invent: To create something such as a story or excuse
- understanding: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- sky: The place where we see clouds above us
- astrology: Study of how the stars influence human lives
- moon: To expose your buttocks as a joke
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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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Serena posted on 2015/11/16Ever wondered how we know so much about space? This Crash Course Astronomy episode dives into the history of astronomy and how we observe the universe, perfect for boosting your science vocabulary! You'll explore fascinating topics like the Hubble Space Telescope and gain a deeper understanding of cosmology.
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