Vocabulary
- got to: To arrive at some place
- have to: Must do
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- back then: At that time in the past.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- as you like: In any way that you want; according to your preference.
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- in terms of
- on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- deal with
- go on: To continue doing something
- on the record: Officially documented or registered.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- hanging out: To spend time with your friends
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- under lock and key: Kept securely locked away for safety or secrecy.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- dig deep: To make a great effort; to try very hard.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- catch up: To become equal with another person
- for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
- want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- to the fullest: To the greatest extent possible; completely and without reservation.
- live my life: To experience life in a way that is true to oneself and brings personal fulfillment.
- in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
- time out: A brief suspension of activity; a pause.
- hands down: To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- at least: As a minimum
- better understanding: An improved level of comprehension or knowledge.
- those times: A period in the past, often remembered fondly.
- think back: To recapture the past
- shy of: A little less than; just under a certain amount.
- own up: To admit that you did something wrong
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- positive energy: A good and optimistic feeling or atmosphere.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- step into: To enter a place or situation.
- on the beach: Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
- says it all: To express everything that needs to be said without using many words.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
- jump on: To criticize someone suddenly and strongly.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- with time: As time passes; eventually.
- passport control: The place where your passport is checked when you enter a country.
- together with: In addition to; along with.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- for days: For a long period of time; lasting several days.
- at school: Present and attending school.
- embrace it: To accept something enthusiastically.
- experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
- move with: To adapt or proceed together in agreement or pace with something.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- pulled through: To get back to a good condition; recover
- going on: To continue doing something
- think over: To consider a problem or issue carefully
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- play on: To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- enormous: Huge; very big; very important
- vulnerability: Being weak and able to be easily hurt or damaged
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- motivation: Reason behind why someone did something
- inspiration: Force making you feel you can do things, succeed
- amount: Quantity of something
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- paradox: Surprising statement containing two opposing ideas
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- vibe: Distinct emotional aura experienced instinctively
- rare: (Of meat) cooked, but still red and juicy
- instantly: In a manner without delay; immediately
- huge: Very very large
- reaction: Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
- resonate: (Of ideas) to have a big impact for a long time
- identity: Collection of qualities that makes a person
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- point: An item to be discussed
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- trust: To expect confidently
- studio: Place for painting, broadcasting, etc.
- balance: Instrument for weighing things
- confuse: To make something unclear or hard to understand
- album: Book with a collection of photographs or pictures
- ruby: Very valuable dark red gemstone
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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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