Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- got to: To arrive at some place
- in terms of
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- go after: To chase or pursue something
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- for instance: As an example.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- settle for: To accept something although not satisfied with it
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in half: Divided into two equal parts.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- build on: To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
- out of work
- back to work: Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
- put out: To publish, e.g. a book
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- per year: For each year; annually.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- rose garden: A garden or area specifically designed for growing roses.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- cut in: To interrupt someone's conversation
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- across the board: Broad in scope or content
- at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- deal with
- go away: To go on vacation
- bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
- care for: To want or desire a thing
- engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
- trickle down: To gradually spread or filter through from top to bottom, especially in economics, referring to the belief that tax cuts or other benefits for the wealthy will ultimately benefit the poor and middle class.
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- pay back: To return money or a favor
- strip away: To gradually reduce the power, rights, or possessions of someone.
- lay off: To stop troubling or hitting someone
- go on: To continue doing something
- off the mark: Inaccurate; not correct.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- on record: Formally and publicly stated
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- energy sources: Materials or processes that can produce energy.
- fill up
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- on the verge of: Very near to doing or experiencing something.
- bring down: To destroy (government, etc.) forcefully
- wrap around: To encircle or surround something.
- bring back: To cause to remember
- get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
- for the loss: Concerning or because of a defeat or loss.
- make up: To invent or create a story
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- moral obligation: A duty based on moral principles and values.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
- cracking down: To act forcefully in order to reduce crime, etc.
- even out: To become level or uniform.
- out of town: Away from one's usual place of residence or work; absent from the local area.
- cut out: To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
- compete in: To take part in a contest or competition.
- push on: To continue with some effort; persevere
- pull together: To work hard and cooperate with other people in order to achieve something
- concerted effort: An effort that is planned and organized; a joint effort.
- in school: Attending an educational institution.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
- bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- crack down: To act forcefully in order to reduce crime, etc.
- trade in: To give something as part of the payment for something else.
- long list: An extensive or detailed enumeration of items, names, or details.
- spy on: To secretly watch someone in order to gather information about them.
- last person: The individual who is the final one in a sequence or group.
- set up
- call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
- call on: To order or ask someone to do a specific activity
- vote in: To elect someone into a position by voting.
- rein in: To control or limit something.
- on the brink of: Very near to experiencing something, usually something unpleasant.
- for lack of trying: Without failing due to insufficient effort; despite much effort.
- know better: To be wise enough not to do something.
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
- take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- plan on: To intend to do something; to expect to do something.
- step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- get here: To arrive at a specific location.
- answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
- in every way: In all manners or respects; completely.
- down with: Suffering from an illness.
- round up: To bring together; gather; collect
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- sit down: To take a seat
- prior to: Before a particular time or event.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- beef up: To be made stronger and stronger
- regardless of
- mess with: To interfere with or tamper with something.
- from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
- call in: To ask others for help when in need
- between ourselves: Said when sharing something confidentially or privately.
- hunt down: To search for someone or something until you find them, often after a long time or over a large area.
- for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
- on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
- on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
- out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- with regards to: Concerning; relating to; about.
- fast and furious: Done with great speed and energy; full of excitement and intensity.
- to a degree: Partially; somewhat.
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- on the record: Officially documented or registered.
- put back: To return something to the proper place
- allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
- rate it: To give something a score or evaluation based on its quality or merit.
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- intellectual property: Creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce.
- play on: To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
- out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- behind closed doors: In private; secretly or confidentially.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- college: School or educational institution for adults
- plan: Drawing of how something should be done or made
- class: To place things into groups by common qualities
- percent: One one-hundredth of a whole; the symbol %
- coal: Dark hard substance from the earth burnt as a fuel
- bush: A wooden plant that is smaller than a tree
- immigration: Process of moving your home to a new country
- gas: Elements in our air, like oxygen or nitrogen
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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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