Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- well preserved: Maintained in excellent condition; not allowed to decline in quality or appearance.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- get a sense: To understand or perceive something intuitively.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- arranged in: Organized or placed in a specific order or manner within a particular space or format.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- more than once: On more than one occasion; repeatedly.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- from the outset: From the beginning of a process or event.
- at the outset: At the very beginning; from the start.
- trouble in: Problems or difficulties existing within a specific place or situation.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- have to: Must do
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- on occasion: Sometimes, but not regularly.
- wall in: To surround something tightly with walls or barriers.
- at least: As a minimum
- at the moment: At this time; now
- work out
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- rough it: To live temporarily in basic and uncomfortable conditions.
- look over: To check something to see it works well; inspect
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- in actuality: In fact; in reality; actually.
- incorporate into: To include something as part of a larger thing.
- in detail: Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- in terms of
- such as: For example; like
- look down on: To show you think others are not as good as you
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- better understanding: An improved level of comprehension or knowledge.
- all along: From the beginning; all the time.
- conjure up: To make something appear as if by magic.
- hide out: To conceal oneself, especially to avoid detection or capture.
- from the start: From the very beginning; from the outset.
- live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
- at any rate: Whatever happens; in any case; anyway.
- essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- military: Army or armed forces
- concrete: Hard building material made of cement, sand, water
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- architecture: Design and construction of buildings
- earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
- preserve: To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
- plan: Drawing of how something should be done or made
- famous: Excellent
- forum: Meeting where people can openly discuss a subject
- semester: Half or a third of a school or college year
- theater: Place where plays or movies are seen
- city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
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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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