Vocabulary
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- protect from: To keep someone or something safe from harm or damage.
- such as: For example; like
- set up
- allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
- in order that: With the purpose or intention that.
- a few moments: A short period of time
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- next to: Being located along side another
- of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
- park in: To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
- in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
- those in need: People who are poor, suffering, or disadvantaged and require help.
- over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- leave: To go away from; depart
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- texture: Quality from different elements, as in music
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- inspiration: Force making you feel you can do things, succeed
- site: Place that is reserved for a particular activity
- cement: Building material made from gray powder, water
- iron: Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
- roof: Top of the inside a tunnel, cave, mouth etc.
- local: Bus or train, that stops at most stations
- coral: Color that is a combination of pink and orange
- fruit: Result or product of something
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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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