Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- have to: Must do
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- print out: To produce a paper copy of a document from a computer.
- for instance: As an example.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- due to: Because of; owing to
- to hand: To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
- quick look: A brief or cursory inspection or examination.
- plug in
- quite simply: In a clear and straightforward manner; without complication.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- underneath the hood: Refers to something hidden beneath the visible surface.
- count up: To add numbers together to find a total; to increase gradually.
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- at least: As a minimum
- shoot down: To make plane fall from sky by shooting rockets
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- draw on: To come to its end
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- loop in: To include someone in a conversation or communication.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- of sorts: Of a kind, but not a very good one.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- store up: To accumulate or collect something for future use.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- dim the lights: To reduce the brightness of lights.
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- come at: To approach someone to attack them
- fly by: To pass quickly
- overwhelming majority: A very large majority; a majority that is so large as to be almost unanimous.
- going on: To continue doing something
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- in terms of
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- start up: A newly established business.
- live for: To consider something the most important thing in your life; to find purpose or great pleasure in something.
- at last: Finally; after a long delay.
- write in: To add text to a document or form.
- on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
- old hat: No longer interesting or fashionable; outdated.
- stand by: To keep to an agreement
- stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
- stand here: To remain in or move to this specific location.
- copy down: To write something that you are looking at.
- write down: To record in writing
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
- in spirit: Feeling or showing enthusiasm; with strong emotional support, even if not physically present.
- at first glance: Upon initial observation or assessment.
- answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
- before long: Soon; in a short time.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- put up with: To suffer (a difficult thing) without complaining
- interact with
- in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
- in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
- result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
- play along: To cooperate or pretend to cooperate with someone
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- build on: To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- to the power of: Indicating exponentiation in math; repeated multiplication.
- draw inspiration: To gain motivation or creative ideas from something.
- hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- by all means: Certainly; of course
- sum up
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- condition: To improve something to make it better
- function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
- line: Border that divides two places or regions
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- string: To tie or connect things together with a thread
- program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
- loop: A circle or curved shape, as when you tie a lace
- screen: To hide or block something from being seen
- code: To express information in a series of numbers
- speaker: Electronic device for making or broadcasting sound
- missile: A weapon that is thrown, shot or launched
- variable: Having the ability to change or vary
- input: Advice or ideas that someone provides
- print: To make many copies of a page, magazine or book
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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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