Vocabulary
- for best: An expression meaning ‘it is better to’ or ‘to do something for the best outcome’.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- ice storm
- ride with: To travel together with someone in a vehicle or on an animal.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- break from: To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
- such as: For example; like
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- at hand: Close by; readily available.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- cultural phenomenon: A thing that takes place when something or someone gains popularity, especially when this is among many people.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- film studio: A facility where motion pictures are produced, including sound stages, editing rooms, and other production resources.
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- make into: To transform something into something else.
- scheduled for: To be planned or arranged for a specific time.
- in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- in detail: Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- foreign: Being of a different place or country
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- academy: School that specializes in certain subjects
- director: Senior person who manages part of an organization
- drama: Play that is performed on stage, theater, or TV
- award: To give a prize for doing something well
- globe: A round object, e.g. like the earth; sphere
- lust: Sexual desire
- mountain: Very high piece of land, higher than a hill
- win: Success in beating the other team or competitors
- movie: Motion picture; film
- Chinese: Concerning the culture and people of China
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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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