Vocabulary
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- a bit much: Slightly too extreme or unreasonable.
- no limit to: Without any restriction or boundary.
- do me a favour: A polite request asking for help or a favour.
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- bunch: A group of things of the same kind
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- appreciate: To rise in value (of property or belongings)
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
- effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
- expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
- native: Someone from or born in a specific country
- extreme: Very great in degree
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- gratitude: Warm friendly feelings of thanks
- version: Different way that someone interprets something
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- avoid: To prevent from happening
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- couple: To join something to something else
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- click: To work well with someone or something
- grateful: Feeling or showing thanks; thankful
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- limit: Point beyond which it is not possible to go
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- owe: To need to do something in return for a favor etc.
- british: Concerning the culture and people of British
- mate: A friend who you work, live, or go to school with
- excellent: Extremely good
- legend: List of explanations of symbols on map, etc.
- fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- favour: What someone asks of you; helpful act; a kindness
- northern: In or toward the north
- wine: Dark red color
- eternally: In a never-ending way
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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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