Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- at least: As a minimum
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- in terms of
- get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
- in question: Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- going on: To continue doing something
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- build up: To increase the amount; collect something
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
- land on: To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- for the better: Resulting in improvement; to a more favorable condition.
- in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
- from the start: From the very beginning; from the outset.
- bump into: To meet someone accidentally
- bounce back: To return quickly to a normal condition after a difficult situation or illness.
- good person: A morally upright and kind individual.
- apart from: Except for; not considering
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- at school: Present and attending school.
- back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
- stay up: To not go to bed until late
- go together: To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
- enter into: To begin or become involved in something, such as an agreement or activity.
- pick on: To tease or bully someone
- in the moment: At the present time; now.
- sit with: To stay with someone and provide support or comfort.
- passed by: Went past someone or something.
- evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- by and large: Generally; on the whole; mostly.
- in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
- step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
- back in the day: In the past; in former times.
- experienced in: Having skill or knowledge as a result of experience.
- experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- crystal clear: Extremely clear and easy to understand.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- by day: During the daytime; not at night.
- back then: At that time in the past.
- run with: To take and work with an idea, plan as your own
- of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
- turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- ask in: To invite someone to enter one's home or place.
- alignment with: A state of agreement or cooperation between people, groups, or organizations.
- in alignment: In a state of agreement or correspondence; consistent.
- in service: Available for use; operational
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
- on the brain: To be constantly thinking about someone or something; to be obsessed with someone or something.
- take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
- throw out: To make someone leave, because of bad behavior
- source for: A place, person, or thing from which something comes or can be obtained.
- in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
- making music: The act of creating or performing music.
- by virtue of: By reason of; because of.
- in the west: Located in or towards the west.
- fade away: To disappear slowly
- break up
- coming and going: The activity of people arriving and departing from a place.
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- page in: Contact someone by pager urgently.
- deal with
- change over: To switch from one thing to another.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- in progress: Currently taking place or being done; not yet completed.
- walk on eggshells: To be very careful and cautious about what you say or do, because you do not want to offend or upset someone.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- push back: To force someone to withdraw or retreat
- followed up: To check information or facts later
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- lighten up: To become more cheerful or less serious.
- in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- vulnerable: Being open to attack or damage
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
- access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
- critical: Making a negative judgment of something
- opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- compliment: Remark saying someone looks nice, plays well, etc.
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
- esteem: Feeling of respect or admiration regarding someone
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- therapy: Treatment to help cure an illness
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- compassion: Feeling of wanting to help suffering people
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
- criticism: Article or essay that judges quality
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- therapist: Person skilled in a particular type of therapy
- value: Importance you attach to something
- identity: Collection of qualities that makes a person
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- durable: Able to stay in good condition for a long time
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- heal: To recover from or forget a bad experience
- nurture: Care and support given to people as they develop
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- important: Having power or authority
- rapport: Understanding or empathy between two people
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- fairy: Small imaginary being that can do magic
- pedestal: Support or base as for a pillar or statue
- differentiate: To see or show how things are not the same
- entity: Something that exists by itself and is real
- childhood: The time when you are a child
- worthy: Having merit or value; being honorable, admirable
- conceptual: Including concepts or the forming of concepts
- devalue: To reduce the value or worth of a currency, etc.
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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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