Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- next to: Being located along side another
- have to: Must do
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- move back: To retreat or withdraw from a position.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- television program: A segment of content intended for broadcast on television.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- sniff out: To discover something by using your nose; to detect or find something.
- track down: To find out where someone is; hunt; chase
- watch out: To be careful; to be alert to danger
- on to: Toward something; forward
- on command: Immediately when told to do something.
- for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- suffer from: To experience pain or distress; to be badly affected by.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- at least: As a minimum
- made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- first off: To begin with; firstly.
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- breed: Kind of / sort of
- name: What something or someone is called
- speak: To be able to use a certain language
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
- grade: To give a road the required angle of slope
- play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
- jack: To increase the amount or intensity of something
- fan: To blow air upon a fire to make it stronger
- dog: Small 4-legged animal that barks kept as a pet
- stray: To deviate or go away from the established norm
- shepherd: Person's name
- coyote: Wild dog that is found in North America
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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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