Vocabulary
- got to: To arrive at some place
- at least: As a minimum
- shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- have to: Must do
- pull over: To bring a vehicle to a stop by side of the road
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- towel down: To clean or dry something by wiping with a towel.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- watch out: To be careful; to be alert to danger
- almost all of: Nearly the entire quantity or number of something.
- for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- take it easy
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- extended period: A long duration of time.
- together with: In addition to; along with.
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- out cold: Unconscious; knocked out.
- for short: As a shortened form of a name or phrase.
- going on: To continue doing something
- bring home the bacon: To earn money to support one's family.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- on the couch: Receiving psychotherapy or psychological treatment.
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- come to think of it: Used when you suddenly remember or realize something, often leading to a change in perspective or a new thought.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- time is of the essence: Deadlines are critical; prompt action is required.
- of the essence: Absolutely necessary or vital.
- in blood: Covered or stained with blood, literally or figuratively.
- in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
- push on: To continue with some effort; persevere
- for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
- upper body: The part of the body above the waist, including the chest, back, shoulders, and arms.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- until proven otherwise: Assumed to be true unless disproved by evidence.
- in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
- kick out: To force to leave because of poor grades, behavior
- to the death: With the greatest effort or until the very end, often deadly.
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- awesome: Great; wonderful; stupendous
- multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- crave: To have a very strong desire for something
- insomnia: Inability to sleep for many nights
- develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
- crap: Impolite way of saying something is not good; Faeces
- crack: Attempt to achieve a goal or objective
- stroke: When blood cannot get to brain, causing damage
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- condition: To improve something to make it better
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- concern: To be about a particular topic
- pregnant: Carrying your unborn baby inside you
- belly: Middle part of the body; the stomach
- fabric: Cloth or material
- vomit: Food coming back up from stomach, due to illness
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- horrible: Very bad; causing annoyance, distaste or fear
- drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
- universal: Existing in all places at all times for all people
- temporary: Continuing for a limited time; not permanent
- surgery: Medical operation involving cutting into body
- device: Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
- oxygen: A gas in the air that we need to breathe
- spine: Line of bones that runs down your back
- hell: Any place of pain and suffering
- wild: In a manner which lacks control
- flow: To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
- couch: To formulate in a particular style or language
- terrible: Very bad; horrible
- canine: Long, pointed tooth
- pole: One of two opposite ideas, qualities or positions
- kick: Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
- bowel: End part of the intestine, connected to the anus
- chip: To break a small piece off something such as a cup
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- shut: To stop being open for business
- fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
- medical: Of or relating to physical health or medicine
- uterus: Inside part of female animals where young develop
- poop: Feces
- tumor: Abnormal growth of cells; cancer
- prostate: Male gland important in the creation of semen
- pivot: Point on which something turns or balances
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- area: Amount of measured space
- ass: (Impolite) part of the human body that you sit on
- blood: Red liquid in the bodies of people and animals
- pee: To urinate
- mint: Candies with the taste of mint
- obstruction: Any structure that makes progress difficult
- judgmental: Depending on judgment
- fertilization: Process of a sperm entering an egg in reproduction
- vinyl: Strong plastic used e.g. for car seat covers
- quagmire: Soft wet area of low-lying land hard to walk on
- harmonica: Small hand-held music instrument with air holes
- meningitis: A serious illness affecting part of the brain
- lumbar: Of the part of back between ribs and hipbones
- ow: Sound people make when they are hurt
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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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