Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- going on: To continue doing something
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- point at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- in reverse: In the opposite direction.
- come by: To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- to order: To give an instruction or command.
- bring out: To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
- all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- go find: To search for and locate someone or something.
- in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
- first up: Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- put it together: To assemble or construct something from separate parts.
- have to: Must do
- miss out: To exclude; not include in something
- head out: To leave a place; depart
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- sign off: To end communications, e.g. by radio
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
- texture: Quality from different elements, as in music
- unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- intimidate: To make someone feel afraid
- tiny: Very, very small
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- section: A part of a whole
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- blow: To move something using air
- legit: As recognized by the law
- starch: Substance in food changed to energy in the body
- ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- savory: (Of taste) salty or spicy rather than sweet
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- dim: Not bright; not being clear
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- almond: Type of long flat nut
- steam: Mist collecting on a surface when wet air cools
- sticky: Easy to adhere or stick to other things
- taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- neighborhood: Area of a town or city that people live in
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- shrimp: Small edible salt-water shellfish with many legs
- fill: To make something full
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
- quit: To leave a job
- sauce: Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
- sausage: Finely chopped and seasoned meat in a skin
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
- bar: Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
- share: Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- delicious: Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
- review: To carefully look at the quality of something
- hash: A mixture of meat, potatoes, and vegetables cut into small pieces and baked or fried
- item: Single, brief piece of news or reporting
- translucent: Having the quality of being transparent
- sum: Amount when all is added together; total
- circular: Shaped like a circle or part of a circle
- historically: In history; in the past
- soft: Having flowing curves rather than sharp edges
- soy: Food substance made from soya beans
- custard: Sweet, pudding-like dessert made with eggs, milk
- radish: Plant grown for its edible strong-tasting root
- spicy: Hot and strongly flavored in taste
- shockingly: Extremely or greatly (in a bad way)
- pork: Meat of a pig, used for food
- yum: Used to show pleasure at eating something nice
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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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