Vocabulary
- phone book: A book containing an alphabetical list of telephone subscribers in a particular area, with their telephone numbers.
- have to: Must do
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- for instance: As an example.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
- in half: Divided into two equal parts.
- as such: Something previously stated or understood
- at least: As a minimum
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- screen in: To enclose a space with a screen or mesh.
- going on: To continue doing something
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- unto itself: By itself; considered alone as a separate matter.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- as follows: Used to introduce a list or explanation.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- double back: To return by the same route you came.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- down the road: At a future time; in the future.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- before long: Soon; in a short time.
- look back: To think about past events
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- by default: Automatically, unless the user specifies otherwise.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- break it down: To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
- or simply: Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
- by contrast: Used to introduce an idea or situation that is very different from one you have just mentioned.
- with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
- check out
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- in the black: Operating with a profit; not in debt.
- have at: To attack someone or something.
- count on: To depend on someone
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- up until now: Until the present time; so far.
- roll over: To make a payment later than planned
- flip around: To change one's mind or opinion, often suddenly or frequently.
- not necessary: Not required; not needed.
- to the left: In or toward the left direction.
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- light on: To illuminate something.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- in terms of
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- at first glance: Upon initial observation or assessment.
- Easier said than done: More difficult than it appears to be.
- between the lines: To understand the hidden meaning or intention in something.
- halfway there: Having completed half of the required distance or task; making good progress.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- beach ball: A large, inflatable ball used for recreation at the beach or pool.
- in a word: Briefly; in short.
- by chance: Accidentally; without planning.
- tear off: To remove something quickly and forcefully by pulling it
- count up: To add numbers together to find a total; to increase gradually.
- in red: Marked or written using the colour red.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
- third year: The third year of a course of study, especially at a university or college.
- dim the lights: To reduce the brightness of lights.
- lean on: To depend on someone for support or help.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- jump out: To suddenly appear or move forward, often to surprise someone.
- quite simply: In a clear and straightforward manner; without complication.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- move up: To advance to a higher rank or position.
- only from: Exclusively originating or sourced from a particular place or entity.
- zoom out: To decrease the magnification of an image, showing more of the scene.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- wrap around: To encircle or surround something.
- edge in: To insert oneself into a group or conversation gradually.
- tease apart: To separate or disentangle something carefully and delicately.
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- come on over: An invitation to visit someone's home or location.
- from the top: From the beginning.
- build up: To increase the amount; collect something
- go beyond: To do more than planned or expected; exceed
- point at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
- work out
- game on: An exclamation indicating the start of a game or activity.
- in perpetuity: Continuing forever without end.
- decide on: To choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- move away: To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
- go with the flow: To accept and adapt to events without resistance.
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- bunch: A group of things of the same kind
- physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- pattern: Model to follow in making or doing something
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- scratch: To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
- represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
- odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- algorithm: A step-by-step problem-solving feature
- generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
- anticipate: To expect or look ahead to something positively
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
- seal: To close tightly to protect it from leaking
- drag: To reluctantly move or go somewhere
- correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- fundamentally: In a basic and important way
- leave: To go away from; depart
- count: To add things together to find the total number
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
- puzzle: To be a challenge to understand; confuse
- solve: To figure out a way to handle a difficult problem
- block: Solid piece of material used for building
- alphabet: Letters, symbols, characters of a written language
- comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- staff: Employees of a company
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- semester: Half or a third of a school or college year
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- binary: Having two parts; using only 2 numbers, 1 and 0
- trash: Garbage or anything that is worthless
- peanut: Edible small nut which grows under the ground
- bug: To bother someone
- bark: To make the loud sound of a dog (when angry)
- inaudible: Impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear
- decimal: Number using one equal tenth of a whole as a basis
- growl: To utter a deep sound of anger or hostility
- jelly: Semisolid food substance, eaten as dessert
- mute: Not willing or being unable to speak
- freshman: Student in the first year of high school, college
- sheep: Animal with a woolly coat raised for meat or wool
- meow: Cry like a cat
- oscar: Annual award given in the movie industry
- boolean: Logic system using and, or, if, then, not, except
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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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