Vocabulary
- around the corner: Very near; close by.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- out of the way: Remote; isolated.
- down the road: At a future time; in the future.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- live out: To experience something, especially something that you have planned or hoped for.
- off the beaten path: In a place where few people go; not well known.
- have to: Must do
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- out of gas: Having no more gasoline in the tank of a vehicle.
- turn away: To go in a different direction; not face something
- at least: As a minimum
- back then: At that time in the past.
- walk down: To walk along or down something.
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- pattern: Model to follow in making or doing something
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
- comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- path: Method of living leading to a particular result
- private: Being away from others and quiet
- remote: Being far away from people, towns, etc.
- challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
- cabin: Small basic wooden home in the countryside
- trail: Series of marks or signs left by something moving
- beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- click: To work well with someone or something
- worthwhile: Worth the money, time or effort of doing something
- grid: Electrical network supplying electricity to area
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
- dirt: Loose earth or soil
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- great: Very good; better than before
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- lay: Amateur; not being a trained priest
- convenient: Allowing you to do something with less trouble
- entrance: A place where you enter a house or other building
- location: Particular position or area of place, event, etc.
- cream: Pale color that is yellowish white
- gravel: Very small pieces of rock often used to make paths
- countryside: Natural open land away from towns
- peaceful: In a calm and quiet state
- yummy: (Of food) delicious; very tasty
- curvy: Having curves; (of woman) full-figured
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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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