Vocabulary
- ride along: To accompany someone in a vehicle.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
- long weekend: An extended weekend that includes an extra day off, such as a public holiday.
- go ballistic: Become very angry
- shit on: To criticize or treat someone unfairly.
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- ride: Machine at an amusement park for riding on for fun
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- trust: To expect confidently
- dark: Of a color that is not light
- movie: Motion picture; film
- thunder: Loud sound
- sidekick: Person often with another more important person
- brother: A boy or man who shares a parent with you
- ballistic: Of the science of movement of rockets and bullets
- wacky: Quite strange, but in a creative way
- pleasantly: In a cheerful manner
- impenetrable: Incapable of being penetrated or pierced
- york: A city in North Yorkshire, England, known for its historical significance and York Minster.
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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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