Vocabulary
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- pull on: To put on a piece of clothing quickly and easily.
- on the door: Situated on the surface or part of a door.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- wink at: To deliberately ignore or allow something wrong or improper.
- disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
- have to: Must do
- push on: To continue with some effort; persevere
- go away: To go on vacation
- go over there: To move or travel to a specific location.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- go on: To continue doing something
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- grab: To take and hold something quickly
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- squeeze: Amount of liquid from firmly pressing e.g. orange
- slip: Act of beginning to fall from losing balance
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- stare: To look at someone or something for a long time
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- tip: To pour or move something from a place, container
- snap: To close your mouth quickly like biting something
- rub: To spread a cream, etc., using a repeated motion
- ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- click: To work well with someone or something
- sniff: To detect something, e.g. a potential problem
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- plug: Wood, rubber or metal used to block a hole
- poke: To give a push, thrust, or jab
- pinch: A very small amount of something
- excuse: To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- bump: To bounce along over a rough surface
- whisper: To talk with breath but no voice
- punch: Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
- trip: To release an electrical switch
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- lick: To pass the tongue along something, e.g. ice cream
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
- slap: To hit with the open hand or with a flat object
- kick: Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
- blink: To close and open one or both of the eyes rapidly
- point: An item to be discussed
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- shut: To stop being open for business
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- verb: Word that expresses an action or state
- pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- sneeze: Act of air suddenly being forced out of nose/mouth
- loud: Being very bright with colors, clothes etc.
- nod: Movement of your head to agree or say hello
- flick: To hit something with your finger to move it
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- cough: To suddenly expel air from the lungs
- shrug: To raise the shoulders to show you don't care
- action: Something that a person or thing does
- skip: Very large waste disposal bin
- shake: To cause someone to be surprised or upset
- bob: To move up and down repeatedly
- yank: To pull or tug on something
- hum: To make a constant low sound
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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
A2 Elementary
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