Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- going on: To continue doing something
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- help out: To assist someone
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- under your breath: Said quietly or in a low voice, often so others can’t hear.
- start in: To begin a job or activity.
- spy on: To secretly watch someone in order to gather information about them.
- in a queue: Standing or waiting in a line of people.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
- at least: As a minimum
- feel happy: To experience a sense of joy, pleasure, or contentment.
- despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
- read through: To read something from beginning to end, often to find mistakes or check details.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- by hand: Done manually; not by machine.
- get lost: An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
- on the bench: Not actively playing in a game; in reserve.
- next to: Being located along side another
- wall in: To surround something tightly with walls or barriers.
- in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
- have to: Must do
- like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- red in the face: Having a flushed face from embarrassment, anger, or exertion.
- in charge: To be responsible for
- put it down: To place something on a surface.
- in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
- for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
- number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- quick look: A brief or cursory inspection or examination.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- break it down: To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
- find out about: To look for information to learn about it
- be my guest: An invitation to someone to do something; help yourself
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- time out: A brief suspension of activity; a pause.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- shift: To change in position or direction
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- occasion: Significant or important event or function
- exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- premium: Having a higher than normal quality
- observe: To celebrate a particular holiday/religious event
- fade: To cause to lose brightness of color
- embarrassed: To cause someone to feel ashamed
- glance: Quick or temporary look at
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- couple: To join something to something else
- pride: Sense of your own importance and worth
- narrow: Not wide; short from one side to the other
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- narrator: Person or character who tells a story
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- adjective: A word that describes a noun, e.g. happy
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- noticeable: Being easy or likely to be sensed or noticed
- orchestra: Large group who perform instrumental music
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- indignant: Annoyed because of something you feel is unfair
- torch: Light or flame to be carried in the hand
- brim: Bottom part of a hat that sticks out all round
- glossy: Smooth and shiny
- carefree: Without cares or responsibilities
- handwriting: Way a person's writing looks
- flashlight: Lights used in the dark, powered by batteries
- gay: Happy and bright
- unhappy: Not feeling happy; sad or worried
- unkind: Lacking kindness; mean; ungenerous
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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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