Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- got to: To arrive at some place
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- bring back: To cause to remember
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- deal with
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- going on: To continue doing something
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- go after: To chase or pursue something
- take out: To apply for and get a license
- work out
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- in terms of
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- ahead of schedule: Earlier than planned or expected.
- order in: To request food from a restaurant to be delivered to one's home or other location.
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- trickle down: To gradually spread or filter through from top to bottom, especially in economics, referring to the belief that tax cuts or other benefits for the wealthy will ultimately benefit the poor and middle class.
- put forth: To bring into existence
- come at: To approach someone to attack them
- in all fairness: Considering all facts impartially and justly.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- in debt: State of owing money to a person or institution
- in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- move into: To start living in a new house or building
- at least: As a minimum
- red tape: Formalities; paperwork; official procedure
- of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
- under budget: Having cost less than the amount that was budgeted.
- to a large extent: Mostly or for the most part; primarily.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- scheduled for: To be planned or arranged for a specific time.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
- have been around: To have a lot of experience in life.
- lead off: To begin; to start something, such as a meeting or performance.
- record rate: The highest rate ever achieved or documented.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- share in: To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- put into action: To start using a plan or method.
- let it happen: To allow something to occur without interference or resistance.
- down with: Suffering from an illness.
- start on: To begin or start doing something.
- for one thing: Used to introduce a reason for something.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- blow up: To suddenly become angry
- trouble in: Problems or difficulties existing within a specific place or situation.
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- out of work
- paying off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
- left standing: Remaining erect or in existence after others have fallen or been removed.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
- very top: The highest point or part of something.
- in a bubble: Living isolated from reality or outside events.
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- of sorts: Of a kind, but not a very good one.
- go against: To disagree with or challenge someone
- set up
- in question: Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
- of all things: Used to express surprise or disbelief at something unexpected or unusual.
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- six times: Multiplied by six; a factor of six.
- in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- on occasion: Sometimes, but not regularly.
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- next to: Being located along side another
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- the leading cause: The most significant or primary reason for something.
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- in hell: In a very bad or unpleasant situation
- walk down: To walk along or down something.
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
- for too long: For an excessively extended period.
- long for: To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
- do harm: To cause damage or injury.
- jump to conclusions: To form an opinion or make a judgment about something before having all the necessary information.
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- on watch: Actively keeping guard or observing for something.
- disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
- beyond belief: Too improbable to be believed; incredible.
- across the board: Broad in scope or content
- come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- let down
- stay home: To remain in one's house or residence.
- find out about: To look for information to learn about it
- get on to: To decide to do something you have delayed doing
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
- go on: To continue doing something
- engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- vacuum up: To clean by sucking up dust or small particles with a vacuum.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- put out: To publish, e.g. a book
- call up: To require someone to join the army
- out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
- keeping up: To understand what someone is saying
- off the table: No longer being considered or discussed.
- other places: Different locations or areas
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- of all time: The best or most significant in history.
- lead to: To result in some action
- sit back: To relax and take it easy.
- on the part of: By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
- on behalf of: As the representative of someone
- think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- in accordance with: In agreement with; following
- stand up to: To resist or fight someone who is being aggressive
- count on: To depend on someone
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- cover a lot of ground: To discuss or deal with many topics or matters thoroughly.
- make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
- on the defensive: Behaving as if you are being attacked or criticized.
- in a row: One after another without a break.
- from the top: From the beginning.
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
- on the record: Officially documented or registered.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- not surprisingly: In a way that is not unexpected or predictable.
- point at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
- no go: A failure; something that does not proceed as planned.
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- coming after: To follow someone in order to threaten them
- in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- debate: General public discussion of a topic
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- leave: To go away from; depart
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- tremendous: Very good or very impressive
- business: A company formed for making profit
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- respond: To answer something or someone
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- segment: Part divided from the other parts of something
- trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
- bad: Not good; wrong
- American: Person from the USA
- percent: One one-hundredth of a whole; the symbol %
- mark: Person's name
- nuclear: Concerning or involving the center of an atom
- presidential: Concerning the president
- wealthy: Having a great quantity of money or property
- tax: To require a lot of physical or mental effort
- audit: To examine (finances) carefully for accuracy
- frisk: To search someone's body for concealed gun, drug
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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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