Vocabulary
- going on: To continue doing something
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- do without: To manage without having or doing something
- name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
- vibe with: To feel a strong connection or compatibility with someone or something.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- on the couch: Receiving psychotherapy or psychological treatment.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- calm down: To make or become relaxed after being stressed
- go on: To continue doing something
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- hilarious: Extremely amusing; very funny
- adorable: Lovable or appealing, e.g. like a cute child
- passionate: Being easily excited to strong emotions
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- scratch: To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
- dude: Form of address for a man
- involve: To have or be included as a part of something
- independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
- sane: showing good judgment and understanding
- breed: Kind of / sort of
- reflection: Sign or indication of a state or condition
- snuggle: To put yourself into a warm, comfortable position
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- flirt: To behave playfully to arouse romantic interest
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- groom: To make neat and smart in appearance
- movement: Part of a piece of classical music
- buddy: Friend, usually male
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- couch: To formulate in a particular style or language
- chew: To bite something many times without swallowing it
- comedian: An entertainer whose job is to make people laugh
- own: To have something as your property
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- nail: Pointed piece of metal used to join pieces of wood
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- person: Man, woman or child
- itchy: Nervous and unable to relax
- sassy: Improperly forward or bold
- embarrass: To cause someone to feel ashamed
- swoop: To sweep through the air; to dive suddenly
- sausage: Finely chopped and seasoned meat in a skin
- leash: Chain, strap, etc. for controlling an animal
- choice: Decision between two or more possibilities
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- fluke: Lucky shot or event that is purely accidental
- know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
- chunky: Containing large sticky lumps; thick and heavy
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- coat: Clothing worn outside over your normal clothes
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- penny: Person's name
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- hike: Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.
- soft: Having flowing curves rather than sharp edges
- smell: To have a particular odor
- joy: Deep happiness and pleasure about something
- puppy: Very young dog (and some other animals)
- champ: Shortened form of 'champion' (player)
- ugly: (E.g. of a situation) bad; likely to turn nasty
- super: Of the highest quality; great; marvelous
- behemoth: Something that is abnormally large and powerful
- bathe: To be covered completely in something, e.g. light
- cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
- cavalier: Gentleman trained in arms and horsemanship
- sweetie: Person loved by someone; boyfriend, girlfriend
- bulldog: Short, muscular short-haired dog with square head
- meatball: Ground meat formed into a ball and fried or boiled
- sweetest: Having the nicest nature, character
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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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13 posted on 2021/11/11Get ready for some serious cuteness overload as a single woman lets her dog pick her next date in this fun dating show segment! You'll pick up practical, everyday phrases perfect for daily conversations while enjoying the playful antics of Meeple the dog wingman.
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