Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- not available: Not able to be used or obtained; inaccessible.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- have to: Must do
- in the mood: Wanting to do something
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- at least: As a minimum
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- on offer: Available at a reduced price or with special terms.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- sit down: To take a seat
- work out
- claim to fame: A characteristic or achievement someone is famous or known for.
- for instance: As an example.
- no limit to: Without any restriction or boundary.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- in length: Relating to the measurement of something from end to end.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
- check out
- chicken thigh: A cut of chicken meat from the upper part of the leg, above the knee.
- pop up: To appear suddenly.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- in transit: During the process of being transported or moved from one place to another.
- feel right: To seem correct or appropriate; to give a sense of being morally or ethically sound.
- in comparison: When compared to something else.
- smoked salmon: Salmon that has been cured by smoking.
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- put around: To spread a story or rumour.
- on the lookout: Vigilantly searching for someone or something.
- in terms of
- aside from
- slice of pizza: A portion of pizza cut from the whole
- water down: To add water to a drink or other liquid in order to make it less strong, concentrated, or thick.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
- on the back of: As a result of or following something.
- in total: Completely; with everything added together.
- spend money: To use money to buy or pay for something.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- break in: To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- have at: To attack someone or something.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- slightly: Only a little
- exclusive: Being available only to people with a lot of money
- wrap: Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- texture: Quality from different elements, as in music
- version: Different way that someone interprets something
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- portion: Serving of food that is intended for one person
- generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
- refer: To talk about or write about something
- flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- option: A choice
- couple: To join something to something else
- furniture: Items such as tables, chairs, beds or closets
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- mustard: Spicy yellow or brown condiment used to add flavor
- broccoli: Vegetable with thick branches and green flowers
- sodium: A soft, white chemical element
- caramel: Brown, chewy candy
- breast: Fleshy part of a woman's body for feeding babies
- vanilla: Having the taste of vanilla
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- almond: Type of long flat nut
- garlic: Strong-smelling white bulb used in cooking
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- biscuit: A cookie
- piece: A counter in a board game
- taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- plate: Flat dish used for eating or serving food
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- sauce: Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
- quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
- squash: To stop a revolt, etc. continuing; overcome; defeat
- frozen: Hard, solid because it is below zero degrees
- salmon: Light pinkish orange color
- plant: Factory or a place where things are made
- dessert: Sweet food usually eaten at the end of a meal
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- dime: Coin worth 10 US cents
- vegetarian: Being made from vegetables and not having any meat
- gravy: Brown sauce made from meat juices when cooking
- weigh: To balance things against each other
- oven: Kitchen appliance you put food in to bake, roast
- classic: Having a simple, basic design or style
- restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
- cafeteria: Restaurant in a school or company
- veggie: Shortened form of vegetable
- cream: Pale color that is yellowish white
- mash: To make something soft by beating or crushing it
- marinate: To put food in sauce to add flavor before cooking
- onion: Strong-smelling, strong-tasting vegetable
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- carb: Short form of carbohydrate
- bread: Money or earnings
- cheap: Not costing a lot of money
- love: Person's name
- fillet: Narrow piece or slice of boneless meat or fish
- pasta: Type of Italian food, such as spaghetti
- lemon: Badly made or poorly functioning product
- meatball: Ground meat formed into a ball and fried or boiled
- cheesecake: A cake made with cream cheese
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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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