Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- going on: To continue doing something
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- have to: Must do
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- together with: In addition to; along with.
- get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- search for: To try to find someone or something.
- at least: As a minimum
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- pull away: To drive (vehicle) away;
- deal with
- on offer: Available at a reduced price or with special terms.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- push away: To move someone or something away from you by pushing.
- sit with: To stay with someone and provide support or comfort.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- work out
- force in: To enter a place by applying physical force.
- red flag: A warning sign or signal of danger or a problem.
- denial of: The act of refusing to grant or allow something requested.
- in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
- in theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
- decide on: To choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities
- go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- sit through: To stay until the end of something, especially something long or boring.
- count on: To depend on someone
- come after: To follow someone in order to threaten them
- old hat: No longer interesting or fashionable; outdated.
- without knowing: Unaware; without being conscious of something.
- take with: To bring something or someone along when you go somewhere.
- stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- pick up on: To notice or become aware of something that is not obvious.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
- let down
- bear in mind: To remember and consider something.
- go on: To continue doing something
- all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- suffer from: To experience pain or distress; to be badly affected by.
- show up with: To arrive at a place accompanied by someone or carrying something.
- dating apps: Mobile applications designed to facilitate online dating and connections between individuals seeking romantic relationships.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- break in: To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- try out: To try to win a place on a team in a group
- hanging out: To spend time with your friends
- date back: To have existed since a particular time in the past.
- stand back: To move away from something, usually to create space or avoid danger.
- being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
- up to something: Doing something; planning something, often secret or mischievous.
- with open arms: In a very welcoming way; with great enthusiasm and affection.
- run away from: To run somewhere, e.g. to escape from something
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- dial down: To reduce the intensity or level of something.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- take out: To apply for and get a license
- bust up: To end a relationship.
- roll up your sleeves: Prepare to work hard or tackle a difficult task.
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- work through: To deal with something systematically until it is completed
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- english speaker: A person who speaks English.
- on the whole: Considering everything; generally.
- in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
- sit by: To do nothing while something bad is happening.
- in relation to: Concerning; with reference to; regarding.
- feel right: To seem correct or appropriate; to give a sense of being morally or ethically sound.
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- beneath the surface: In or under the outer layer of something, often physically below.
- furious with: Extremely angry about something or someone.
- build up: To increase the amount; collect something
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- in droves: In large numbers; in a large group.
- hang out: To spend time with your friends
- in the field: Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
- to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- by nature: Inherently; by one's character or disposition.
- hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
- in key: Singing or playing notes correctly according to the musical key.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- almost all of: Nearly the entire quantity or number of something.
- evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- root out: To find and get rid of something completely, especially something unpleasant or unwanted.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in motion: Moving; not stationary.
- intense: Very strong, great or extreme in degree
- instinct: Natural way of thinking; intuition
- enormous: Huge; very big; very important
- material: Cloth; fabric
- vulnerability: Being weak and able to be easily hurt or damaged
- panic: Overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
- pattern: Model to follow in making or doing something
- ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- consider: To think carefully about something
- emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- metaphor: Imaginative use of words to reveal a similarity
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
- theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
- insight: Power to understand people and things very well
- therapeutic: Intended to make things (e.g. illness) better
- mutual: Shared between two or more people
- religion: Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- spirit: Person's strong determination or attitude
- optimistic: Tending to believe the future will be good
- communicate: To give and exchange information
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- guide: To help or advise someone about something
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- diet: To eat special or less food, as to lose weight
- defense: Argument in support of something
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- important: Having power or authority
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- secular: Not connected or controlled by religious beliefs
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- worship: Acts of respect and honor to God or a god
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- loneliness: State of feeling sad because you are alone
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- adulthood: Time of life when a person is fully grown
- childhood: The time when you are a child
- compatibility: Ability to get on (or be used) well together
- regional: Of a particular area, not the whole of a country
- friendship: Feeling of liking someone; good relationship
- psychotherapy: Therapy for the mind
- playbook: Notebook with diagrams of the plays of a team
- soulmate: Person thought to be your perfect romantic partner
- modesty: Quality of not being too proud about yourself
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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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