Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- imaginary line: A line that exists only in the mind or on paper, not in reality, used for reference or demarcation.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- secret of: The key or hidden information that explains something.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- come along: To go with someone who takes the lead
- got to: To arrive at some place
- back then: At that time in the past.
- going on: To continue doing something
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- one up: In a better or more advantageous position.
- for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
- cap off: To end something in an exciting or extreme way
- in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- dance around: To avoid discussing something directly.
- round up: To bring together; gather; collect
- charged with: To be officially accused of something
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
- interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- bust down: To break down a door or other barrier, often forcefully.
- next to: Being located along side another
- move away: To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
- name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
- turn off
- lock on: To establish a tracking signal on a target, typically used in the context of missile guidance systems.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- go on: To continue doing something
- interact with
- in charge: To be responsible for
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- calorie intake: The amount of calories consumed through food and beverages.
- get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
- at bay: Kept at a distance; held back.
- in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
- hang out: To spend time with your friends
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- check out
- hanging out: To spend time with your friends
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- came to pass: To happen; to occur.
- start out: To begin your life or career in a particular way.
- soak up: To absorb; to become filled with (something)
- point at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
- under construction
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- for too long: For an excessively extended period.
- a passion for: A strong enthusiasm or interest in something.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- breeze through: To succeed very easily in something.
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- in a box: Contained or confined inside a box or small space.
- number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
- farm out: To contract work out to another company or organization.
- to the left: In or toward the left direction.
- rattle off: To say something quickly and without much thought or hesitation.
- get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
- without knowing: Unaware; without being conscious of something.
- get a sense: To understand or perceive something intuitively.
- call out: To criticize someone to modify their behavior
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- to scale: In proportion; maintaining accurate relative dimensions.
- go straight: To continue in the same direction without turning.
- across the pond: Referring to the Atlantic Ocean, especially when contrasting the UK and the US.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- to pieces: Broken into many small parts.
- tape over: To cover something with tape.
- peel off: To remove the outer layer or skin of something.
- go towards: To move in the direction of someone or something.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- confide in: To tell someone secrets because you trust them.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- listen in: To secretly listen to a conversation.
- weekly basis: Occurring or done once a week; every week.
- as we know it: In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
- order in: To request food from a restaurant to be delivered to one's home or other location.
- in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- talk on: To talk at length about a particular subject.
- in question: Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
- tally up: To calculate or add up a total.
- worth mentioning: Important or interesting enough to be spoken about or noted.
- for no good reason: Without any clear or valid reason; unjustified.
- all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- go south: To travel or move towards the south.
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- buy into: To come to accept an idea or believe in it
- land on: To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
- bring back: To cause to remember
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- Internet: Worldwide computer network system
- sheep: Animal with a woolly coat raised for meat or wool
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- food: What people and animals eat to live
- great: Very good; better than before
- person: Man, woman or child
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- fun: Amusing and enjoyable
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- line: Border that divides two places or regions
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- web: Skin between ducks' toes that enables them to swim
- crazy: Mentally ill; mad
- project: To predict what will happen in the future
- south: Direction to your right when facing the rising sun
- click: To work well with someone or something
- speaker: Electronic device for making or broadcasting sound
- hobby: Regular activity done in free time, for pleasure
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- north: Direction to your left when facing the rising sun
- engine: Machine that changes energy into mechanical motion
- map: Diagram showing the geography of an area
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- wave: Movement of sound, air or energy
- search: To examine a person's clothing to find something
- organizer: Someone who arranges and plans things
- cabin: Small basic wooden home in the countryside
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- robot: Machine able perform more tasks that people can
- technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- ocean: Large body of salt water; a large sea
- truth: Real facts about something
- crossing: To put one thing over another e.g. arms
- data: Facts or information used to calculate or analyze
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- pond: Pool of water that is smaller than a lake
- code: To express information in a series of numbers
- weirdness: Quality of being unusual and strange
- physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- satellite: Device sent into space that aids communication
- massive: Very big; large; too big
- imaginary: Not real; existing only in your imagination
- meme: Idea, value or pattern of behavior in a culture
- app: Small applications for smartphones
- cosmic: Concerning space and the universe
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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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