Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- go on: To continue doing something
- got to: To arrive at some place
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- in terms of
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- kosher salt: A coarse-grained salt, free of iodine and other additives, used in cooking.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- drill down: To examine something in detail; to analyze deeply.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- digital media: Electronic devices and media platforms used to create, distribute, and consume content.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- at least: As a minimum
- bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
- of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
- in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- out of date: Expired; too old to be used
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- head up: To lead or manage a team, project, or organization.
- on display: In a place where something can be seen by the public.
- on record: Formally and publicly stated
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- start in: To begin a job or activity.
- in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- behind the curtain: Secretly; not in public view.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- go right ahead: An expression of permission or encouragement to proceed with an action.
- hang out: To spend time with your friends
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- jump around: To move about restlessly or energetically; to leap or skip about.
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- get a sense: To understand or perceive something intuitively.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- serve with: To present food alongside another dish.
- on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- happen by: To visit a place casually or unexpectedly.
- next to: Being located along side another
- get it on: To start doing what you say you will do
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
- prior to: Before a particular time or event.
- for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- talk into: To persuade someone to do something.
- of all time: The best or most significant in history.
- cake mix: A pre-mixed blend of dry ingredients for making a cake, typically requiring only the addition of wet ingredients.
- split up: To break up your marriage or relationship
- read out: To read something aloud so that other people can hear it.
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- animal husbandry: The science of breeding and caring for farm animals.
- light on: To illuminate something.
- on a plate: To receive something easily, without much effort.
- like the wind: Moving very fast, quickly like the wind blows.
- dry out: To remove moisture from something; to become completely dry.
- in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
- in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
- to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
- my personal favorite: Something that I like more than other things.
- on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- try out: To try to win a place on a team in a group
- in total: Completely; with everything added together.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- in store: About to happen in the future
- for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- move around: To change position or location; to go from place to place.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- care for: To want or desire a thing
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- deal with
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- bad word: An offensive or taboo word; a swear word.
- lose money: To suffer a financial loss; to not make a profit.
- over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- clock in: To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- across from: Being on the other side
- drag up: To bring up unpleasant or unwanted topics for discussion.
- piss off: To leave or go away, used especially as a rude way of telling someone to go away
- ask for it: To behave in a way that will cause trouble or punishment.
- on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
- on the market: Available for sale.
- quick question: A brief and simple inquiry.
- in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
- fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
- go: To attend or be at a place
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- recipe: Conditions likely to create a particular result
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- food: What people and animals eat to live
- buy: To believe something; accept
- female: Person of the sex that gives birth to babies
- male: Characteristic of boys or men
- salt: Natural white crystal used to flavor food
- member: Part of the body of a human, animal
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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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