Vocabulary
- got to: To arrive at some place
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- have to: Must do
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- close up: A photograph or film shot taken of a subject at close range.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- get here: To arrive at a specific location.
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- hanging out: To spend time with your friends
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- such as: For example; like
- in the mix: Being involved or included in a group or activity.
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- look around: To explore a place; search for something.
- write in: To add text to a document or form.
- check out
- walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- like hot cakes: Selling very quickly and in large numbers.
- stare out: To look or gaze fixedly out of something, such as a window.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- try on: To wear something briefly to check it fits, etc.
- on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- finish up: To complete or bring something to an end.
- shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- bunch: A group of things of the same kind
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- spot: A certain place or area
- texture: Quality from different elements, as in music
- stare: To look at someone or something for a long time
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- syrup: Sugary liquid e.g. used on pancakes
- sake: Japanese rice wine
- association: Organization of people with the same interest
- huge: Very very large
- rub: To spread a cream, etc., using a repeated motion
- bitter: Feeling angry and sad over something
- dip: To decrease or lower temporarily
- grill: Plate of food that has been grilled
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- trip: To release an electrical switch
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- steam: Mist collecting on a surface when wet air cools
- specialty: Skill or a dish that a person, business is good at
- bucket: Open container with a handle used to carry liquids
- shrine: Religious place that honors a person or saint
- snack: Small amount of food eaten between meals
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- sauce: Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
- smooth: Moving without stops and starts
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- siege: Surrounding an enemy to prevent them getting food
- invite: To ask someone to go somewhere or do something
- area: Amount of measured space
- delicious: Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
- clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- retro: (Of fashion) repeating styles of the past
- famous: Excellent
- view: Opinion, belief, or idea about something
- tourism: Visiting to new places, e.g. abroad, for vacations
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- castle: Large defensive building in historical times
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- cream: Pale color that is yellowish white
- bamboo: Long light Asian plant with strong, empty stems
- local: Bus or train, that stops at most stations
- soy: Food substance made from soya beans
- flavour: Taste of something, especially in food or drink
- creamy: Resembling or containing cream
- history: Established pattern or record
- pulp: Soft, succulent part of a fruit
- sweetness: Property of tasting as if it contains sugar
- slime: Thick slippery substance, often rather disgusting
- cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
- samurai: Japanese warrior from centuries ago
- tagline: Ending line in a joke or story that make a point
- peach: Round sweet furry fruit that grows on trees
- brewery: Company or building for making beer
- boogie: To dance to fast popular music
- soba: A type of Japanese noodles
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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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