Vocabulary
- in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- phone in: Call someone by phone, often to report or notify remotely.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- have to: Must do
- in theaters: Currently showing at movie theaters.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- going on: To continue doing something
- without further ado: Without unnecessary delay or introduction; immediately.
- first three: The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
- to order: To give an instruction or command.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- pass for: To be accepted as being another person
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- music scene: The environment and community related to music in a particular location or genre.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- talking heads: A television program or segment that consists primarily of people talking, often with little or no visual variety.
- in the bedroom: Located or happening inside the bedroom.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
- on behalf of: As the representative of someone
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- crap: Impolite way of saying something is not good; Faeces
- admit: To acknowledge that something is true or right
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- military: Army or armed forces
- administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
- shore: Land along the edge of a sea, lake or river
- alcohol: A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
- honor: To fulfill an agreement
- press: Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
- naked: Not wearing any clothes; without covering
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- stalk: Thin part of a plant that allows it to stand
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- ceremony: Special social or religious event
- chain: To feel to be bound or tied to
- slide: Part of machines that slides backward and forward
- nail: Pointed piece of metal used to join pieces of wood
- great: Very good; better than before
- bride: Woman who is, or who will get married soon
- edition: Form in which a book, magazine etc. is released
- secretary: Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
- finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
- medal: Metal award, often round, usually for courage
- knock: Bad experience that reduces a person's confidence
- harass: To bother repeatedly with harmful words or actions
- divorced: To legally end a marriage to (someone)
- coaster: Mat placed under a glass to protect furniture
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- lodge: To (provide a place to) stay for a short time
- happen: To take place or occur
- piss: To be angry
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- add: To include as well
- cardinal: Of the greatest importance; paramount
- tail: Extended part at the back of an animal's body
- special: Being additional or extra
- tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
- rock: To be greatly upset by something, e.g. a death
- pope: Bishop of Rome and the head of the Catholic Church
- ado: Rapid active commotion
- denser: Thicker and more difficult to see, get through
- roller: Long round piece of wood for flattening dough
- genie: Magic spirit that can make wishes come true
- gallon: Unit of liquid equal to 4 US quarts (3.785 liters)
- buff: Person who knows a great deal about a topic
- magic: Attractive, appealing, and exciting quality
- excite: To make something or someone become more active
- corps: A tactical unit of ground combat forces
- performer: Someone who completes a task well
- miller: Someone who grinds grain into flour
- cowboy: Man who tends cattle or sheep (often from a horse)
- pitchfork: Long-handled hand tool for lifting hay
- papa: Another word for father
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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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