Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- at sea
- check out
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- have to: Must do
- kick out: To force to leave because of poor grades, behavior
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- local communities: Groups of people living in the same area or having particular characteristics in common.
- queue up: To form a line of people waiting for something.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
- over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- descend into: To go down into a place.
- shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- by day: During the daytime; not at night.
- complete with: Having something as an extra part or feature.
- back out: To say you will now not do something you promised
- looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
- on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- hit with: To strike someone or something using an object.
- walk down: To walk along or down something.
- in the field: Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
- from the top: From the beginning.
- show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
- symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- fan out: To spread out from a central point, like a fan.
- few steps: A small number of steps; a short distance.
- wear in: To make (a new item of clothing, especially shoes) more comfortable by wearing it for a period of time.
- experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- at least: As a minimum
- pass from: To be transferred or transmitted from one person or thing to another.
- topping up: To add to something so as to increase the amount.
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- search for: To try to find someone or something.
- for instance: As an example.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- no man's land: An unoccupied or disputed area, often dangerous.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- get here: To arrive at a specific location.
- care for: To want or desire a thing
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- in the west: Located in or towards the west.
- british: Concerning the culture and people of British
- rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
- street: Road in a city with buildings and places to walk
- empire: Group of countries controlled by one government
- city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
- palace: Official home of a ruler, such as a king or queen
- britain: The island of Great Britain, or the United Kingdom.
- royal: Excellent or grand; suitable for a king or queen
- Europe: A continent including Germany, France and Spain
- church: Building where Christians gather and pray to God
- hat: Item of clothing worn on your head
- london: The capital city of the United Kingdom, located in England.
- king: Person considered the best or top at something
- England: A country in the United Kingdom, located on the island of Great Britain.
- abbey: Religious building in a Christian community
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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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