Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- such as: For example; like
- in the scene: Present at the location where something is happening or has happened.
- by default: Automatically, unless the user specifies otherwise.
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- point at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
- in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
- in charge: To be responsible for
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- allow for: To take into consideration
- fall through: (Of plans, arrangements etc.) to fail to happen
- in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- from the top: From the beginning.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- aside from
- order in: To request food from a restaurant to be delivered to one's home or other location.
- pull down: To destroy an old building; demolish
- as such: Something previously stated or understood
- walk over: To treat someone badly, as if they had no rights
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- hit the ceiling: To become very angry; to lose one's temper.
- in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
- run in: To arrest person and take them to police station
- on to: Toward something; forward
- go on: To continue doing something
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- check out
- make or break: Capable of ensuring success or causing failure.
- snap to: To suddenly become alert and attentive to what is happening.
- set up
- file in: Enter a place in a neat, organized line or sequence.
- in a nutshell: As a summary; including the main points concisely
- made public: To reveal or announce something to everyone.
- left and right: In both the left and right directions.
- picks up: To catch a criminal and take to police station
- set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
- interact with
- regardless of
- force in: To enter a place by applying physical force.
- given time: A specific time that has been scheduled or agreed upon.
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- in depth: Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
- to scale: In proportion; maintaining accurate relative dimensions.
- over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- keep tabs on: To monitor closely; keep under surveillance.
- swap out: To replace something with something else.
- pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- sound right: To seem correct or accurate.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
- layer: One of several sheets of a material or object
- object: Something you can see or touch, but is not alive
- empty: Containing nothing; with no contents
- script: Written text of a book, play, film, or speech
- enemy: Something that stops you doing what you want
- parent: Person's, animal's mother or father
- health: (Person, company) being in a good condition; well
- particle: Adverb or preposition that joins with a verb
- background: Images, color, or information behind the main one
- rocket: Powerful engine that releases hot gases
- animation: The process of creating moving images using drawings, computer graphics, or other techniques.
- animate: To give life, energy, or motion to something
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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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