Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in so many words: Expressing something clearly and directly.
- around town: In the local area or vicinity.
- in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
- for one thing: Used to introduce a reason for something.
- lights up: Third-person singular present tense of to illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- have to: Must do
- at least: As a minimum
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- going on: To continue doing something
- for all that: Despite that; even though.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- thankful for: Feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciative.
- potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
- mental: Concerning the mind
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
- part: Division of a book
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
- prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
- hippocampus: A part of the brain that is part of the limbic system and is important for memory
- fraction: Small part of something
- talk: Style of speaking
- walk: To move with your legs at a slowish pace
- inform: To give information or facts about something
- market: To publicize products to get you to buy; advertise
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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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