Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- shut off: To stop the movement of something, such as water
- part: Division of a book
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- upset: (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
- happen: To take place or occur
- shut: To stop being open for business
- buddy: Friend, usually male
- yeah: Another way of saying 'yes'
- family: Close group of people or organizations
- sick: Having a physical or mental illness
- fun: Amusing and enjoyable
- happy: Feeling pleasure or joy; glad
- movie: Motion picture; film
- frontier: Border crossing between countries
- dog: Small 4-legged animal that barks kept as a pet
- mom: A slang term for mother
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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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