Vocabulary
- got to: To arrive at some place
- have to: Must do
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- in terms of
- ball up: To crumple something into a ball shape.
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- new level: A higher or improved stage of achievement or quality.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- going on: To continue doing something
- screen out: To eliminate or reject something or someone, often by a filtering process.
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- flare up: To suddenly worsen or become more intense (of a medical condition).
- first shot: The first attempt at doing something.
- across from: Being on the other side
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- on balance
- hand off: To transfer responsibility or control to someone else.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- get it up: To find energy or motivation
- by design: Intentionally; deliberately.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- last summer: The summer before this one.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- in a row: One after another without a break.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- of all time: The best or most significant in history.
- in the ground: Located within or beneath the surface of the earth.
- up top: In or at the highest position or location.
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- in one piece: Undamaged; whole; not broken or harmed.
- on the fly: While in motion or progress; spontaneously; without prior planning or preparation.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- no accident: Not happening by chance; deliberate or intentional.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
- build up: To increase the amount; collect something
- work out
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- pick on: To tease or bully someone
- spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
- on the ball: Alert, quick to understand and respond to things.
- in profile: Viewed or shown from the side, showing outline or contour.
- shoot off: To fire a gun or weapon.
- third year: The third year of a course of study, especially at a university or college.
- ball out: To spend a lot of money extravagantly; to live lavishly.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- better than ever: In a more improved or desirable state than at any previous time.
- get up to: To do something slightly naughty
- lean into: To bend or move your body closer to something, often for support or to get a better view.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- teamed up with: To form as a group to work together on something
- in progress: Currently taking place or being done; not yet completed.
- live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in the post: Sent by mail or postal service.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- take it away: To remove something.
- on the same page: To have a shared understanding or agreement about something.
- under control: Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
- ruin: To damage or completely destroy something
- strength: Condition of being strong
- pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- influence: To affect or change something indirectly
- bet: To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- premium: Having a higher than normal quality
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- possession: State of being under the control of evil spirits
- switch: A change or shift from one method to another
- couple: To join something to something else
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- guard: To keep watch over something to protect it
- movement: Part of a piece of classical music
- league: Group of people, countries with a common goal
- defense: Argument in support of something
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- point: An item to be discussed
- natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
- clay: Heavy sticky earth used to make pottery
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- great: Very good; better than before
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
- skinny: Too thin; very lean
- ankle: Region or joint between the foot and the leg
- rim: Outer edge of something circular
- platinum: Very expensive silver-colored metal
- dribble: To move forward with a ball by small hits or kicks
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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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