Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- language proficiency: The ability to use a language with accuracy and fluency.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- in school: Attending an educational institution.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- special education: Education designed for students with special educational needs, such as disabilities or learning difficulties.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- build on: To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- from the first: From the very beginning.
- bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
- show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
- at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
- opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- at least: As a minimum
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- almost all of: Nearly the entire quantity or number of something.
- in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
- school district: A specific geographic area or region responsible for the administration and operation of public schools.
- set up
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- such as: For example; like
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- write in: To add text to a document or form.
- left out: To forget; omit
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
- at school: Present and attending school.
- before now: Up until this moment; previously.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- manage with: To cope or handle a situation using limited resources.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- read through: To read something from beginning to end, often to find mistakes or check details.
- down with: Suffering from an illness.
- attend to: To deal with; take care of; pay attention to.
- in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
- on behalf of: As the representative of someone
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- deal with
- carry over: Accounts to move an entry to later column
- regardless of
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
- on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
- fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
- provided with: Past tense of providing; supplied or equipped someone with something.
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- step down: To reduce the amount of something
- get a sense: To understand or perceive something intuitively.
- start in: To begin a job or activity.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- in terms of
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
- critical to: Extremely important or essential.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- fall into place: To arrange neatly or tidily; to start to make sense
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- make up: To invent or create a story
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
- no go: A failure; something that does not proceed as planned.
- by and large: Generally; on the whole; mostly.
- of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
- going on: To continue doing something
- wind up: To be brought to a state of great tension
- previous to: Before a particular time or event.
- check out
- few steps: A small number of steps; a short distance.
- yes and no: An ambivalent or uncertain answer; a response that is neither a clear affirmation nor a clear denial.
- make with: To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
- up till: Until a particular time or point.
- take away from: To reduce the positive effect or value of something.
- start on: To begin or start doing something.
- work over: To physically attack or beat someone severely.
- reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
- in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
- turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- for or against: Expressing support or opposition to something.
- soak up: To absorb; to become filled with (something)
- in comparison: When compared to something else.
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- connected with: Related to; associated with.
- give and take
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- call in: To ask others for help when in need
- shut out: To prevent from entering; keep out of relationship
- set aside: To reject or throw away, e.g. an idea
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- move along: To make progress; advance.
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- with regard to: Concerning; in relation to.
- threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
- read for: To read aloud on behalf of someone else.
- come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- start off: To begin or commence something.
- with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
- draw on: To come to its end
- not all there: Mentally slow, confused, or lacking full awareness.
- says it all: To express everything that needs to be said without using many words.
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
- native: Someone from or born in a specific country
- content: Being happy or satisfied
- vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
- important: Having power or authority
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- English: Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
- awareness: Having knowledge of something
- immersion: Complete mental attention, e.g. when reading
- development: Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
- instruction: A command for someone formally to do something
- speaking: To be able to use a certain language
- school: Large group of fish that swim together
- read: Person's name
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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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