Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
- sit down: To take a seat
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- going on: To continue doing something
- black and white
- hanging out: To spend time with your friends
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- at least: As a minimum
- right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- next to: Being located along side another
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- on television: Appearing or broadcast on TV.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- for instance: As an example.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- hard to say: Difficult to know or predict; uncertain.
- in black and white: Clearly written or documented, usually in print.
- on location: At a place that is not a studio; a place away from the studio where a movie or TV show is being filmed
- off camera: Not being filmed or recorded.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- in short order: Very quickly; without delay.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- without me: Not including me; excluding me.
- of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- out of the way: Remote; isolated.
- arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
- almost all of: Nearly the entire quantity or number of something.
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- stand by: To keep to an agreement
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- put out: To publish, e.g. a book
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- work out
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- off the track: Away from the main subject or correct path.
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- go in with: To join with others in a business venture or undertaking.
- of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
- on rails: Progressing smoothly and correctly as planned.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- the best jobs: The most desirable or advantageous occupations, typically characterized by high pay, good benefits, and positive work-life balance.
- reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- screw up: Spoken to make a big mistake
- close up: A photograph or film shot taken of a subject at close range.
- pointing at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
- far and away: By a considerable margin; easily the best.
- clock in: To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
- without doubt: Certainly; definitely; without any question.
- home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- spend money: To use money to buy or pay for something.
- pay back: To return money or a favor
- go find: To search for and locate someone or something.
- looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
- together with: In addition to; along with.
- rub it in: To emphasize someone's mistake or misfortune, often to make them feel worse.
- hands down: To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
- keeping up: To understand what someone is saying
- in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- jump off: To leave a path or designated area.
- off the rails: Out of control; behaving unpredictably.
- pull back: To move to a safer area; retreat
- in the moment: At the present time; now.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- like hell: Used to express strong disagreement or refusal.
- mountain biking: The sport of riding bicycles off-road, often over rough terrain.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- by all means: Certainly; of course
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- other places: Different locations or areas
- off the beaten path: In a place where few people go; not well known.
- pissed off: Angry or annoyed.
- shit out: To produce something quickly and in large quantities, often of low quality.
- without question: Undoubtedly; certainly; definitely.
- book on: A book about a particular subject.
- get about: To go out a lot; travel widely
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- stop off: To visit a place briefly during a journey.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- back at you: An informal way to return a greeting or compliment.
- hang out: To spend time with your friends
- up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- food: What people and animals eat to live
- bad: Not good; wrong
- bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
- meal: Food for eating at a particular time, e.g. dinner
- chef: Person whose job is to cook food in a restaurant
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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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