Vocabulary
- get at: To criticize someone, often personally
- heap on: To give or add a large amount of something, especially praise or blame.
- made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- at least: As a minimum
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- sweet pickle relish: A condiment made from chopped pickled cucumbers and other vegetables, sweetened with sugar or other sweeteners.
- behind the counter: Located in the area where goods are sold or served.
- have to: Must do
- for the asking: Available if one requests it; given if simply asked for.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- check out
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- commitment: Permanent love or concern for person, thing
- dedicated: To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
- straightforward: Easy to do or understand; not complicated
- spare: To make (money or time) available for
- brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- syrup: Sugary liquid e.g. used on pancakes
- issue: To make something available to be used or sold
- downright: Absolute; absolutely
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- arguably: Highly likely to be true but not certainly true
- signature: Something that represents a person's work or style
- bargain: Something bought for a lower price than expected
- facility: Piece of equipment or buildings with a special use
- counter: To say or do something in opposition or resistance
- budget: Amount of money planned to be spent
- complimentary: (Of goods) free; available for no money
- intake: Amount of something that a person's body consumes
- standard: Official unit of measuring something
- shame: Feeling of guilt because you did something wrong
- mustard: Spicy yellow or brown condiment used to add flavor
- lure: Appealing quality that attracts people
- ensure: To make something sure, certain, or safe
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- quarter: 25 cents
- chemical: Basic substance produced by mixing elements
- compete: To try to beat others at something, e.g. a race
- buzz: Low pitched sound similar to the sound bees make
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- justify: To give good reasons for something
- merit: To earn something, such as praise or a reward
- chemistry: The study of the structure of substances
- hook: Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
- pound: The # key on a keyboard
- fitness: Good physical condition; being in shape
- pickle: A cucumber preserved in brine or vinegar
- basement: Floor or room in a building beneath the ground
- loyal: Always showing support for; faithful
- product: Item that can be bought
- bun: Woman's hairstyle of hair drawn into a round shape
- relish: (Usually spicy) food that adds zest to a dish
- dime: Coin worth 10 US cents
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- sketchy: Lacking detail or being incomplete
- ketchup: Thick red sauce made from tomatoes
- less: Smaller in amount or degree
- stash: Supply of something that is hidden or stored
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- meal: Food for eating at a particular time, e.g. dinner
- begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
- awry: Go awry to go wrong; not go as planned
- answer: To reply to a question someone asks
- add: To include as well
- dice: To cut food or other things into small pieces
- mash: To make something soft by beating or crushing it
- on: About; as the topic of a book or a paper
- ring: A roped area in which people fight or box
- sauerkraut: Shredded cabbage fermented in salt water
- kosher: Being honest and correct
- oughta: Slang written form of ‘Ought to’
- twofold: Two of something
- soda: Sweet bubbly flavored drink
- vat: A large open vessel for holding or storing liquids
- hebrew: Ancient Semitic language now spoken in Israel
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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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