Vocabulary
- in play: In a state of being actively involved in a game or activity.
- for days: For a long period of time; lasting several days.
- bat in: To hit the ball to score a run in baseball or softball.
- play on: To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- run to: To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- run in: To arrest person and take them to police station
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- strike: To hit something
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- part: Division of a book
- plate: Flat dish used for eating or serving food
- base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
- declare: To make a statement in a strong and confident way
- tie: To attach things (together) with a string or rope
- zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
- ball: Large dance where people dress formally
- defense: Argument in support of something
- offensive: Causing displeasure or anger
- play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
- game: Activity with rules that people play to have fun
- team: Group of people working on a task together
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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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