Vocabulary
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- on the horizon: About to happen; approaching.
- set up
- slurp up: To drink (something) noisily.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- except that: But; with the exception that.
- separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
- curious: Wanting to know more about something
- call: A order or request for action
- storm: To act violently or angrily
- bacteria: The very small creatures that can cause disease
- signal: To be evidence/an indication something will happen
- stay: To keep trying without giving up
- chemical: Basic substance produced by mixing elements
- soil: Conditions in which something develops
- house: Place where a specific activity or business occurs
- delight: Strong feeling of great pleasure
- wait: To delay or not do something until later
- smell: To have a particular odor
- shower: Device producing falling water for cleaning
- greek: Concerning the culture and people of Greece
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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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