Vocabulary
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- going on: To continue doing something
- have to: Must do
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- at least: As a minimum
- as useful: Equally useful; to the same degree of usefulness.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
- once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- sit down: To take a seat
- jump out: To suddenly appear or move forward, often to surprise someone.
- on the book: Recorded in an official list or register.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- goes to show: To demonstrate or prove something.
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- speed up: To move more quickly
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- go on: To continue doing something
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- humanly possible: Within the limits of what a person can achieve.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- zoning out: The act of stopping paying attention and starting daydreaming or thinking about other things.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- take out: To apply for and get a license
- in terms of
- shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
- check out
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- crucial: Extremely important or necessary
- relevant: Having an effect on an issue; related or current
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- mindset: Way someone things about something
- phenomenon: Unusual event, fact that can be studied
- extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
- engage: To start to fight with an enemy
- grab: To take and hold something quickly
- period: Set amount of time during which events take place
- repetition: When something occurs again
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
- immersion: Complete mental attention, e.g. when reading
- quality: Feature associated with someone or something
- passive: Allowing things to happen with quiet acceptance
- ignore: To not listen to, look at, or pay attention to
- filter: Device to remove certain types of light, sound
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- tiny: Very, very small
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- benefit: Good result or effect, something advantageous
- pause: To stop doing for a while before continuing
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- actual: Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
- silence: State of being quiet and not talking for a time
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- buck: To resist or go against the trend
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- important: Having power or authority
- beneficial: Giving an advantage, having a helpful effect
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- partially: In part; in some degree; not wholly
- audio: Concerning sound
- effortless: Requiring little or no work; easy
- shuffle: To change the order of items/people in a group
- affinity: A feeling of attraction or relationship
- folder: Container that holds documents
- bathroom: Room where you take a bath or go to the toilet
- headphone: Device put over the ears to listen to recordings
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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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