Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- take apart: To break something into pieces, e.g. a radio
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- such as: For example; like
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- back in the day: In the past; in former times.
- pick out: To choose or select one item from many
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- tag on: To add something extra or join a group or activity.
- show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
- on to: Toward something; forward
- on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- drop off: To leave someone, something somewhere
- in the books: Finished, completed, or officially recorded.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- check out
- authentic: From a reliable source; accurate; true
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
- determine: To control exactly how something will be or act
- spot: A certain place or area
- desire: To wish for, hope or want something
- brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- quality: Feature associated with someone or something
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- comfort: To try to make distressed person feel better
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- typical: Normal; usual; expected
- purchase: To buy something; to get by paying money for it
- furniture: Items such as tables, chairs, beds or closets
- ensure: To make something sure, certain, or safe
- damn: To cause the downfall or failure of; criticize
- quirky: Odd or unusual; strange
- personally: By a specific person, and not by anyone else
- assessment: Conclusion, opinion formed after due consideration
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- inventory: List of items stored at a place
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- vintage: Old and somewhat treasured
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- snack: Small amount of food eaten between meals
- business: A company formed for making profit
- product: Item that can be bought
- nursery: Place where trees and plants are grown and sold
- antique: (Of objects) old and valuable
- bummer: Irritating or disappointing experience
- type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
- floral: Made of, or decorated with pictures of flowers
- clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
- storefront: Front display window of a store
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- machine: Piece of equipment used to do work
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- expensive: Costing a lot of money
- toe: One of the five parts at the end of your foot
- lumber: Pieces of wood cut ready for use in building
- artisan: One making art objects, etc. skillfully by hand
- online: Connected to the internet
- cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
- tableware: Dishes, silverware, glasses used at the table
- unload: To express strong or troubling feelings
- secondhand: Something that has already used by another person
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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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