Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- got to: To arrive at some place
- at least: As a minimum
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- to the moon: Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- turn into: To change to become something else
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- yellow pages: A telephone directory with listings of businesses, often printed on yellow paper.
- first three: The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- set up
- to the day: Exactly on the date specified, without any difference.
- going on: To continue doing something
- under the carpet: To hide problems or mistakes instead of dealing with them.
- together with: In addition to; along with.
- for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
- dawn on: If something dawns on you, you realize it for the first time.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- per year: For each year; annually.
- take offense: To feel resentful or upset as a result of something.
- on hold: Temporarily delayed or suspended.
- any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
- spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
- have at: To attack someone or something.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- negotiate with: To discuss something formally in order to make an agreement.
- a tremendous amount: A very large quantity or number of something.
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- a couple hundred: Approximately two hundred.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
- lift off: To take off vertically, as a rocket or helicopter.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- point at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
- on time
- finish with: To end a relationship
- like crack: Very fast or with great energy and intensity.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- in a row: One after another without a break.
- into space: Toward or entering the region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
- stand back: To move away from something, usually to create space or avoid danger.
- in school: Attending an educational institution.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- on the hook: Responsible or liable for something, often a debt or mistake.
- want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
- work out
- ride on: To continue as planned, despite difficulties.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- out of commission: Not in working order; temporarily not functioning.
- on end: Continuously; without stopping.
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- yeah: Another way of saying 'yes'
- Internet: Worldwide computer network system
- rocket: Powerful engine that releases hot gases
- money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
- send: To cause to behave or respond in a particular way
- density: Degree to which an area is filled or covered
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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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