Vocabulary

  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • have to: Must do
  • in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
  • get a hold: To make contact with someone
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • have at: To attack someone or something.
  • absolutely amazing: Extremely good or impressive; causing great surprise or wonder.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • in terms of
  • set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
  • help out: To assist someone
  • a couple hundred: Approximately two hundred.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • come on in: An invitation to enter a place.
  • pop off: To leave a place, usually for a short time.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • take on: To acquire a new characteristic
  • blaze away: To shoot or fire repeatedly and rapidly.
  • scare away: To frighten someone or something so that they go away.
  • find out about: To look for information to learn about it
  • take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
  • at the moment: At this time; now
  • from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
  • in charge: To be responsible for
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
  • back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • sit down: To take a seat
  • for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
  • finish off: To complete the last part of something.
  • goes to show: To demonstrate or prove something.
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • aside from
  • ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
  • soak in: To absorb liquid.
  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • turn on
  • thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
  • check out
  • on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
  • awesome: Great; wonderful; stupendous
  • basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
  • experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
  • booze: Alcohol; alcoholic drink
  • combination: Series of letters or numbers needed to open a lock
  • conquer: To take possession of (land, city) with an army
  • explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • heritage: Traditional beliefs or customs of a culture
  • outfit: A set of clothing (with accessories)
  • mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
  • capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
  • form: Sports team or person's current winning record
  • population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
  • couple: To join something to something else
  • rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
  • rural: Concerning the country as opposed to the city
  • convert: To switch from a religion, belief etc. to another
  • flee: To leave somewhere urgently, to avoid danger
  • promote: To try to encourage popularity/sales of a product
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • british: Concerning the culture and people of British
  • preparation: Cream or substance applied onto the skin
  • allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
  • ceremony: Special social or religious event
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • rumor: To gossip; to tell a story about other people
  • stand: To be a candidate in an election
  • bring: To take or go with someone to a place
  • middle: Place that is halfway between two things
  • amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
  • armor: Defensive (e.g. metal) covering for bodies, things
  • head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
  • front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
  • squad: A sports team
  • corner: To force into a position impossible to escape from
  • bang: To strike something loudly or forcefully
  • festival: Cultural event with a program of events
  • village: Small town in the country
  • hall: Area just inside the entrance of a building
  • archaeologist: Scientist studying ancient societies
  • traditionally: Something done in a customary, traditional manner
  • procession: Group moving slowly as part of a ceremony
  • archaeology: The study of ancient societies
  • dragon: Imaginary creatures that breathe fire
  • boggle: (Eyes) to protrude or come out due to surprise
  • norse: People from Norway in medieval times
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    • a couple hundred

      US

      UK

      • Determiner
      • Approximately two hundred.
      • Phrase
      • A small number of hundreds; more than one hundred but not many.
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    • absolutely amazing

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Extremely good or impressive; causing great surprise or wonder.
      • Remarkably talented or skillful; inspiring awe and admiration.
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    • amazing

      US /ə'meɪzɪŋ/

      UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Surprising in a pleasing way
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause wonder; to surprise completely
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    • archaeologist

      US /ˌɑrkɪˈɑlədʒɪst/

      UK /ˌɑ:kiˈɒlədʒɪst/

      • Countable Noun
      • Scientist studying ancient societies
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    • archaeology

      US /ˌɑrkiˈɑlədʒi/

      UK /ˌɑ:kiˈɒlədʒi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The study of ancient societies
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    • armor

      US /ˈɑrmɚ/

      UK /'ɑ:mə/

      • Noun
      • Defensive (e.g. metal) covering for bodies, things
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover something in metal to protect it
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    • aside from

      US /əˈsaɪd frʌm/

      UK /əˈsaid frɔm/

      • Phrase
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    • at home

      US /æt hom/

      UK /æt həum/

      • Phrase
      • In one's own residence or country.
      • Adjective
      • Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
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    • at least

      US /æt list/

      UK /æt li:st/

      • Adverb
      • As a minimum
      • Not less than
      • Phrase
      • No less than; at the minimum
      • Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
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    • at the moment

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • At this time; now
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    • awesome

      US /ˈɔsəm/

      UK /'ɔ:səm/

      • Adjective
      • Great; wonderful; stupendous
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    • back into

      US /bæk ˈɪntu/

      UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
      • To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
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    • bang

      US /bæŋ/

      UK /bæŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To strike something loudly or forcefully
      • Noun
      • Sudden loud noise, as when a bomb explodes
      • A loud noise
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    • basically

      US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/

      UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • Used before you explain something simply, clearly
      • In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
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    • blaze away

      US /bleɪz əˈweɪ/

      UK /bleɪz əˈweɪ/

      • other
      • To shoot or fire repeatedly and rapidly.
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    • boggle

      US /ˈbɔ:gl/

      UK /ˈbɒgl/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Eyes) to protrude or come out due to surprise
      • To hesitate because of doubt, fear, or scruples
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    • booze

      US /buz/

      UK /bu:z/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Alcohol; alcoholic drink
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To drink alcohol, especially in large quantities.
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    • capital

      US /ˈkæpɪtl/

      UK /'kæpɪtl/

      • Noun
      • Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
      • Official main city of a country, province or state
      • Adjective
      • Main, or major
      • (Of an offense) liable to the death penalty.
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    • ceremony

      US /ˈsɛrəˌmoni/

      UK /'serəmənɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Special social or religious event
      • Rigidly formal way of behaving
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    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find out information about something
      • To take books out of a library
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    • combination

      US /ˌkɑmbəˈneʃən/

      UK /ˌkɒmbɪ'neɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Series of letters or numbers needed to open a lock
      • Act or result of mixing things together
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    • come from

      US /kʌm frʌm/

      UK /kʌm frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have as your native country or city
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    • come on in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • An invitation to enter a place.
      • Interjection
      • Used to encourage someone to join an activity or situation.
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    • conquer

      US /ˈkɑŋkɚ/

      UK /'kɒŋkə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take possession of (land, city) with an army
      • To beat something difficult, e.g. a fear; overcome
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    • convert

      US /kənˈvɚt/

      UK /kən'vɜ:t/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To switch from a religion, belief etc. to another
      • To change form, character, or function to another
      • Countable Noun
      • Person switching from one belief system to another
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    • corner

      US /ˈkɔrnɚ/

      UK /'kɔ:nə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To force into a position impossible to escape from
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place where two lines, sides, corners etc. meet
      • Edges of something, e.g. eyes, boxing ring
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    • couple

      US /ˈkʌpəl/

      UK /'kʌpl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To join something to something else
      • (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Two people in a romantic relationship
      • Two of something; two people; a pair
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    • dragon

      US /ˈdræɡən/

      UK /ˈdrægən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Imaginary creatures that breathe fire
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    • ever since

      US /ˈɛvɚ sɪns/

      UK /ˈevə sins/

      • Adverb
      • Continuously from a past time until now.
      • Conjunction
      • From the time that; because.
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    • explore

      US /ɪkˈsplɔr/

      UK /ɪk'splɔ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To examine something in detail to learn about it
      • To travel to a place to discover more about it
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    • feel like

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
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    • festival

      US / ˈfɛstəvəl/

      UK /ˈfestɪvl/

      • Noun
      • Cultural event with a program of events
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    • find out about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look for information to learn about it
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    • finish off

      US /ˈfɪnɪʃ ɔf/

      UK /ˈfiniʃ ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To complete the last part of something.
      • To decisively defeat someone.
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    • flee

      US /fli/

      UK /fli:/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To leave somewhere urgently, to avoid danger
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    • for sure

      US /fɔr ʃʊr/

      UK /fɔ: ʃuə/

      • Adverb
      • Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
      • Used to emphasize a statement.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
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    • for the rest

      US /fɔr ði rɛst/

      UK /fɔ: ðə rest/

      • Phrase
      • Concerning the remaining people or things.
      • During the remaining part of a period of time.
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    • from scratch

      US /frʌm skrætʃ/

      UK /frɔm skrætʃ/

      • Phrase
      • From the very beginning; from nothing.
      • From the very beginning; using new materials rather than something that already exists.
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    • get a hold

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make contact with someone
      • To control your emotions
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    • get together

      US /ɡɛt təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /ɡet təˈɡeðə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gather, or come together for some purpose
      • To start a romantic relationship.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To meet for social or recreational purposes.
      • To start a romantic relationship.
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    • goes to show

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To demonstrate or prove something.
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    • hall

      US /hɔl/

      UK /hɔ:l/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Area just inside the entrance of a building
      • Large room/building for public events/gatherings
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    • have at

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attack someone or something.
      • To begin doing something with enthusiasm.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • help out

      US /hɛlp aʊt/

      UK /help aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To assist someone
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    • heritage

      US /ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ/

      UK /'herɪtɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Traditional beliefs or customs of a culture
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    • in charge

      US /ɪn tʃɑrdʒ/

      UK /in tʃɑ:dʒ/

      • Adverb
      • To be responsible for
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    • in terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
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    • in the meantime

      US /ɪn ði ˈminˌtaɪm/

      UK /in ðə ˈmi:ntaim/

      • Phrase
      • During the time between two events; meanwhile.
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    • in the middle of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
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    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
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    • know about

      US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
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    • mention

      US /ˈmɛnʃən/

      UK /'menʃn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To refer to or talk or write about something
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of referring to or talking about something
      • A formal acknowledgement of something
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    • norse

      US /nɔ:rs/

      UK /nɔ:s/

      • Noun (plural)
      • People from Norway in medieval times
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    • on the road

      US /ɑn ði rəʊd/

      UK /ɔn ðə roʊd/

      • Phrase
      • Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
      • Making progress; advancing towards a goal.
      • Idiom
      • Making progress towards a goal or achievement.
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    • outfit

      US /ˈaʊtˌfɪt/

      UK /'aʊtfɪt/

      • Noun
      • A set of clothing (with accessories)
      • Transitive Verb
      • To provide with clothing and other things
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    • pop off

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave a place, usually for a short time.
      • To die (informal).
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    • population

      US /ˌpɑpjəˈleʃən/

      UK /ˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
      • A group of individuals of one species living in a particular area.
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    • preparation

      US /ˌprɛpəˈreʃən/

      UK /ˌprepəˈreɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Cream or substance applied onto the skin
      • Act of making ready for a purpose or activity
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    • procession

      US /prəˈsɛʃən/

      UK /prə'seʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group moving slowly as part of a ceremony
      • Series that occur one after another
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    • promote

      US /prəˈmoʊt/

      UK /prəˈməʊt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To try to encourage popularity/sales of a product
      • To move someone to a higher position or rank
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    • rural

      US /ˈrʊrəl/

      UK /ˈruərəl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the country as opposed to the city
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    • scare away

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To frighten someone or something so that they go away.
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    • set out

      US /sɛt aʊt/

      UK /set aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrange something in an orderly fashion
      • To give in detail in writing
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    • sit down

      US /sit daʊn/

      UK /sit daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take a seat
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    • soak in

      US /sok ɪn/

      UK /səuk in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To absorb liquid.
      • To enjoy or take in the atmosphere of a place.
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    • squad

      US /skwɑ:d/

      UK /skwɒd/

      • Noun
      • A sports team
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    • take in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To allow to enter; receive as a guest
      • To include or add
      • Transitive Verb
      • To absorb (liquid).
      • To understand or comprehend something.
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    • take on

      US /tek ɑn/

      UK /teik ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To acquire a new characteristic
      • To accept a new responsibility, role
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
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    • thumbs up

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
      • A positive rating or vote on social media or online platforms.
      • Noun (plural)
      • Multiple gestures of approval or agreement made by extending the thumbs upward.
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    • traditionally

      US /trə'dɪʃənəlɪ/

      UK /trə'dɪʃənəlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • Something done in a customary, traditional manner
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    • turn on

      US /tɚn ɑn/

      UK /tə:n ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause someone to be interested or excited
      • Transitive Verb
      • To activate or switch on a device or appliance.
      • To suddenly attack or criticize someone.
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    • village

      US /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/

      UK /'vɪlɪdʒ/

      • Noun
      • Small town in the country
      • A close-knit community or group of people.
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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    • 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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