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- think about: To consider something carefully.
- of any kind: Of any type or variety whatsoever.
- linger on: To continue to exist for longer than is usual or desirable.
- beat down: (of the sun) to shine very strongly and make the air very hot
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- search for: To try to find someone or something.
- well up: (of tears) to rise to the surface and gather in someone's eyes.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in theaters: Currently showing at movie theaters.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- featured on: To appear or be highlighted in a particular media outlet.
- of all time: The best or most significant in history.
- close out: To sell off or eliminate remaining items or inventory, often at discounted prices.
- for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- task: Big or small piece of work someone has to do
- attempt: To try to do something challenging or difficult
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- private: Being away from others and quiet
- epic: Going on for a long time; awe-inspiring
- battle: Military fight between armies
- academy: School that specializes in certain subjects
- director: Senior person who manages part of an organization
- night: Time when sun does not shine
- award: To give a prize for doing something well
- war: Situation where armies fight each other
- save: To make your computer keep a file
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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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