Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- look away: To turn your eyes in a different direction, especially because you are embarrassed, frightened, or upset.
- going on: To continue doing something
- by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
- have to: Must do
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- put out: To publish, e.g. a book
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- all along: From the beginning; all the time.
- start in: To begin a job or activity.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- out of nowhere: Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- to order: To give an instruction or command.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- try out: To try to win a place on a team in a group
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- for a change: As something different from what is usual or normal.
- tv show: A television program.
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- as you like: In any way that you want; according to your preference.
- in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
- in future: At a time yet to come; from now onwards.
- in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- person: Man, woman or child
- spot: A certain place or area
- clue: Information that helps explain something; hint
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- lie: To be in a horizontal or flat position
- face: To cover a surface with something like paint
- school: Large group of fish that swim together
- scam: A trick to fool other people to get their money
- facial: Treatment to improve condition of the skin of face
- verbal: Concerning verbs
- voice: Ability to sing well
- netflix: A subscription-based streaming service that offers a wide variety of TV shows, movies, documentaries, and other content.
- soft: Having flowing curves rather than sharp edges
- negotiation: A formal discussion to reach an agreement
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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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