Vocabulary
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- have to: Must do
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- such as: For example; like
- root for: To support a sports team
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- in the presence of: While someone or something else is present.
- face to face: (Meeting) while looking at someone
- for the last time: Used to emphasize that something is said or done finally or repeatedly.
- by virtue of: By reason of; because of.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- step right up: An invitation to come forward, often to participate in something.
- stay away: To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
- under cover of darkness: Using the night or darkness to hide one’s actions.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- take the fall: To accept blame or punishment for something, especially in order to protect someone else.
- fall for: To be deceived or tricked by someone
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- go on: To continue doing something
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- from the first: From the very beginning.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- thought: To have an idea about something without certainty
- great: Very good; better than before
- booze: Alcohol; alcoholic drink
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- care: To feel interest, concern, or worry
- bubble: A small ball of air inside of a liquid
- greatness: Property of outstanding importance or eminence
- tragedy: Play that has a sad ending with many deaths
- literature: Writing valued as art, e.g. fiction, drama, poetry
- music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
- beautiful: Having dome something well
- leisure: Time when you have no work to do and can relax
- green: Color of young leaves
- intro: Opening part of a text or piece of music
- hurry: To move, act, get somewhere, do something quickly
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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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