Vocabulary
- going on: To continue doing something
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- have to: Must do
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- face to face: (Meeting) while looking at someone
- at least: As a minimum
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- in terms of
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- factor in: To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- varieties of: Different kinds or types of something.
- in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
- wander off: To stray or move away aimlessly from a place or group.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- down and out: Without money, a job, or a place to live; destitute.
- next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
- lie down: To put your body in a flat position, as to sleep
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
- in keeping with: In agreement with; consistent with.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
- sort out: To find a way of dealing with a problem; resolve
- cold shoulder: To deliberately ignore someone.
- tune out: To stop paying attention to something; ignore
- the disadvantaged: People who lack the resources or opportunities that others have.
- look after: To take care of someone or something
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- in focus: State in which you see something sharp and clearly
- got to: To arrive at some place
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- for rent: Available to be rented or leased.
- to date: Up to the present time; until now.
- in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
- go along with: To agree to do something
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- take good care: To look after someone or something well; ensure their well-being.
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- kinda: Short way of saying 'kind of'
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- care: To feel interest, concern, or worry
- focus: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
- book: (Police) to officially record someone's crimes
- mindfulness: Paying attention to your responsibilities
- poor: Inferior; below the normal standard
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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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