Vocabulary
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- in half: Divided into two equal parts.
- cut down: To reduce your use of something
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- to the fullest: To the greatest extent possible; completely and without reservation.
- or simply: Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
- of ours: Belonging to us; associated with us.
- look back: To think about past events
- on a daily basis: Happening every day.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- have to: Must do
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
- check out
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
- in shape: In good physical condition; fit.
- of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
- rent out: To allow someone to use something that you own in return for money.
- account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- cut out: To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- from now on: Starting at this moment and continuing indefinitely into the future.
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
- tip: To pour or move something from a place, container
- ton: Unit of weight; 907 kilograms (US); 1016 (UK)
- account: An advantage
- daily: Happening every day
- travel: To go to a place that is far away
- home: House, apartment or building to be rented or sold
- cut: Act/instance of reducing the size or amount of
- month: One of 12 28-31 day periods in the year
- money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
- save: To make your computer keep a file
- jar: To have a harsh or unsettling effect on someone
- coffee: A brown drink made from roasted beans and water
- spending: To use money to pay for 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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