Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- for instance: As an example.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- have to: Must do
- get at: To criticize someone, often personally
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- at a glance: Immediately; instantly upon looking.
- check out
- tap on: To touch someone or something gently and usually repeatedly, often to attract attention.
- set up
- search for: To try to find someone or something.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- quick look: A brief or cursory inspection or examination.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- pull down: To destroy an old building; demolish
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- interact with
- try out: To try to win a place on a team in a group
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- have on: To be wearing something.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- better than ever: In a more improved or desirable state than at any previous time.
- get up to: To do something slightly naughty
- to hand: To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- deal with
- tap out: To submit in a grappling sport by tapping the opponent or the mat.
- prior to: Before a particular time or event.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- bring out: To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
- on to: Toward something; forward
- to the power of: Indicating exponentiation in math; repeated multiplication.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- in detail: Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
- in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
- allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
- build up: To increase the amount; collect something
- going on: To continue doing something
- of all time: The best or most significant in history.
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- like magic: In a way that is surprisingly easy or sudden.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
- get here: To arrive at a specific location.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- set off: To start a journey
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- tap into: To manage to use something in a way that brings you benefits
- drag out: To make something continue for longer than necessary.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- feed on: To eat a particular food.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- draw on: To come to its end
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- mark up: To increase the price of, to make more profit
- kick back: To relax and enjoy oneself.
- on the couch: Receiving psychotherapy or psychological treatment.
- on the go: Very busy and active.
- phone number: A sequence of digits assigned to a telephone subscriber, used to make a call to that phone.
- from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
- by mistake: Accidentally; unintentionally.
- off the charts: Extremely high or impressive; beyond normal measurement or scale.
- stark contrast: A sharp, clear, and obvious difference between two things.
- ancient history: The study of the distant past, from the earliest humans through the first great civilizations.
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- picks up: To catch a criminal and take to police station
- fill out: To become fatter
- in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
- of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
- pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
- go straight: To continue in the same direction without turning.
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- hanging out: To spend time with your friends
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
- on location: At a place that is not a studio; a place away from the studio where a movie or TV show is being filmed
- look through: To examine carefully to see what is there
- under the hood: Beneath the bonnet of a vehicle.
- drive up: To cause something to increase.
- go on: To continue doing something
- close up: A photograph or film shot taken of a subject at close range.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- hit on: To discover an idea, etc. by chance
- start up: A newly established business.
- has over: To invite someone to your house.
- make certain: To ensure or ascertain something.
- new level: A higher or improved stage of achievement or quality.
- mess with: To interfere with or tamper with something.
- build on: To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
- reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
- have at: To attack someone or something.
- next to: Being located along side another
- bring down: To destroy (government, etc.) forcefully
- by default: Automatically, unless the user specifies otherwise.
- for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
- on the market: Available for sale.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- first up: Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
- drag on: To last longer than expected, in a boring way
- walk over: To treat someone badly, as if they had no rights
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- pour out: To serve a drink by letting it flow from a container.
- a couple hundred: Approximately two hundred.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- hit with: To strike someone or something using an object.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
- result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
- finish up: To complete or bring something to an end.
- left and right: In both the left and right directions.
- time out: A brief suspension of activity; a pause.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- run on: To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- of a lifetime: Describes something very special or unique in one's life.
- access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- great: Very good; better than before
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- tap: To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
- store: To put things in a place for later use
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- metal: Usually hard shiny material mined from rock
- message: Main idea or theme in a story, book, or film
- phone: To talk to someone using a telephone
- search: To examine a person's clothing to find something
- spotlight: Lamp that produces a strong beam of light
- notification: Act of giving formal or official information
- swift: Quick
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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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