Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- back then: At that time in the past.
- go on: To continue doing something
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- regardless of
- long for: To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
- want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- find out about: To look for information to learn about it
- on the news: Reported or broadcasted as part of a news program.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- lead to: To result in some action
- grow on: To cause someone to begin to like
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- look back: To think about past events
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- at least: As a minimum
- going on: To continue doing something
- at school: Present and attending school.
- to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
- go: To attend or be at a place
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- love: Person's name
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- equal: Same in shape, size, or number
- religion: Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
- happen: To take place or occur
- civil: Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
- supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
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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
A2 Elementary
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