Vocabulary
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- stand down: To end a state of readiness, e.g. for war
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- have to: Must do
- at its peak: At the highest point of achievement, intensity, or development.
- pan out: (Of events) to happen as you expected them to
- longest time: The greatest duration of time.
- on sale: Available at a reduced price
- lie in: To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- beat up: To hurt someone badly by hitting and punching
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- keep watch: To maintain surveillance; to guard or protect something.
- polka dot: A pattern consisting of round dots.
- get behind: To support or encourage.
- in depth: Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
- on your toes: Being alert and ready for action.
- team up with: To join with someone in order to work on something together.
- darn good: Extremely good; excellent.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- cast of characters: The actors and roles in a play, film, or other performance.
- factor in: To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- get excited: To become enthusiastic or eager.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- in style: Fashionable; popular
- blend of: A mixture of different things combined together.
- shit out: To produce something quickly and in large quantities, often of low quality.
- at the helm: In a position of control or leadership.
- in the mix: Being involved or included in a group or activity.
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- on a plate: To receive something easily, without much effort.
- switch on: To put something electrical on or off
- run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
- take down: To capture physically
- ultimate: Basic; original; most significant
- grab: To take and hold something quickly
- iconic: Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
- plenty: When there is not too little of something; a lot
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- variety: Particular type of thing or person
- bold: Brave; very confident; too confident
- unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- combat: To fight someone or something physically
- epic: Going on for a long time; awe-inspiring
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
- cast: People who appear in a play or movie
- factor: Something that influences a result
- leap: To enter or start something eagerly
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- core: To take out the central section of a fruit
- planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- asylum: Allowing persecuted people to stay in your country
- beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- visual: Of or relating to vision
- era: Period characterized by particular events, people
- apocalypse: Great disaster; complete destruction
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- act: To behave in a certain way
- animate: To give life, energy, or motion to something
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- mortal: Destined to die; causing death
- darn: Hole in a piece of cloth that has been repaired
- telltale: Someone who discloses information intentionally
- great: Very good; better than before
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
- injustice: Unjust act; the practice of being unjust or unfair
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- entry: Act of entering a room, building, party
- know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
- frosty: Without warmth or enthusiasm; unfriendly
- knight: Chess piece in the shape of a horse's head
- notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
- wolf: A dog-like wild animal
- online: Connected to the internet
- unlock: To use a key or code to open something
- teen: Teenager
- superhero: Fictional character who fights evil
- robin: Person's name
- lego: Child's plastic construction set
- superman: Person with great powers and abilities
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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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