Vocabulary
- at sea
- got to: To arrive at some place
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- have to: Must do
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- tear up: To cause someone much grief
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- come before: To happen or exist earlier in time than something else.
- of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
- at the earliest: Indicating the soonest possible time something can happen.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- plan on: To intend to do something; to expect to do something.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- break out
- over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- sitting duck: A person or thing vulnerable and easy to attack or harm.
- look back: To think about past events
- at least: As a minimum
- centered around: To have (something) as the main subject or focus.
- in service: Available for use; operational
- do the right thing: To behave in a morally correct or proper way.
- culminate in: To reach the highest point or final stage; to result in.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- go on: To continue doing something
- freak out: To react or behave in a wild or irrational way
- going on: To continue doing something
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- make a promise: To give someone your word that you will do something.
- like lightning: Very quickly or suddenly.
- step to: To approach someone or something, often with a specific purpose.
- in honor of: To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
- feel stuck: To feel unable to progress or change a situation, often leading to frustration or helplessness.
- come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- anything other than: Except for; not including
- as anything: Used to emphasize intensity or degree of a quality or action.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- left and right: In both the left and right directions.
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- walk away: To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
- put out: To publish, e.g. a book
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- cut it out: Stop doing something annoying or disruptive.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- in depth: Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
- shut off: To stop the movement of something, such as water
- point in time: A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- live out: To experience something, especially something that you have planned or hoped for.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- single step: A solitary action or measure.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- special gift: A particularly thoughtful or unique present.
- to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- go: To attend or be at a place
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- person: Man, woman or child
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- love: Person's name
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
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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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