Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- word of mouth: Information spread by people telling each other.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- set up
- picks up: To catch a criminal and take to police station
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- full day: A complete day, from morning to night.
- air traffic controller: A person responsible for directing aircraft traffic to ensure safety.
- like fun: Very fast or with great effort or enthusiasm.
- sit down: To take a seat
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- hand up: To raise one's hand in order to get attention, especially in a classroom.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- 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.
- play games: To participate in activities for enjoyment or recreation, often involving rules and competition.
- turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- push down: To apply pressure to something from above, forcing it downwards.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- into space: Toward or entering the region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
- at least: As a minimum
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- move up: To advance to a higher rank or position.
- magic number: A constant numerical value that has a special meaning in a program.
- read out: To read something aloud so that other people can hear it.
- by design: Intentionally; deliberately.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- write up: To make a written record of (a study, etc.)
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- in a word: Briefly; in short.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- piece of cake: (slang) easy to do
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- green screen: A background consisting of a green screen, used to add visual effects in post-production.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- in parallel: Done at the same time; simultaneously.
- in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
- for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- dispense with: To get rid of; do without; eliminate.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- one being: An individual existence; a person or creature.
- call out: To criticize someone to modify their behavior
- on television: Appearing or broadcast on TV.
- the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
- in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- incredibly important: Extremely significant or crucial.
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- by definition: Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
- force in: To enter a place by applying physical force.
- off the charts: Extremely high or impressive; beyond normal measurement or scale.
- by comparison to: When compared with something else; in relation to.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- make up: To invent or create a story
- hands down: To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
- tamp down: To reduce or suppress feelings or a situation.
- in a bad way: In poor physical or emotional condition.
- on rails: Progressing smoothly and correctly as planned.
- on time
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- factor in: To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
- on the horizon: About to happen; approaching.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- on site: At the location of a particular activity or project.
- up top: In or at the highest position or location.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- think through: To consider carefully so all points are covered
- in a row: One after another without a break.
- check on: To check that things are OK, correct
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- of ours: Belonging to us; associated with us.
- work out
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
- against you: In opposition to you.
- get a cut: To receive a share of profits or proceeds.
- give away
- in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
- lay out: To show or explain your plans carefully
- fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
- for instance: As an example.
- of any kind: Of any type or variety whatsoever.
- in charge: To be responsible for
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- at will: Whenever or wherever you want; without needing permission.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
- fill up
- have on: To be wearing something.
- pull together: To work hard and cooperate with other people in order to achieve something
- old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- 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.
- log in
- take away from: To reduce the positive effect or value of something.
- game on: An exclamation indicating the start of a game or activity.
- engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
- answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
- in a nutshell: As a summary; including the main points concisely
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- talk on: To talk at length about a particular subject.
- break it down: To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- deal with
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- taste good: To have a pleasant flavor.
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- wrap up: To complete something, such as a film or project
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- point: An item to be discussed
- important: Having power or authority
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- reward: To give something because of someone's good work
- status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- engagement: Something you must do at a set time; appointment
- design: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
- play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
- machine: Piece of equipment used to do work
- game: Activity with rules that people play to have fun
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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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