Vocabulary
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- start in: To begin a job or activity.
- as you like: In any way that you want; according to your preference.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- regardless of
- hop off: To get off or descend from a vehicle or object quickly or casually.
- in half: Divided into two equal parts.
- wall in: To surround something tightly with walls or barriers.
- incorporate into: To include something as part of a larger thing.
- dip into: To spend part of some money which you have been saving.
- in the shadow of: Close to and influenced or dominated by something else.
- to the hilt: To the fullest extent or completely.
- pitch in: To help or join together to accomplish something
- making hay while the sun shines: To take advantage of favorable circumstances promptly.
- shapes and sizes: A wide variety of forms and dimensions.
- at heart: In one's real or essential nature; fundamentally.
- for rent: Available to be rented or leased.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- shower down: To fall heavily like rain or other things from the sky.
- swing through: To progress or pass through something smoothly or successfully.
- full day: A complete day, from morning to night.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- come at: To approach someone to attack them
- squeeze in
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
- in sight: Visible; able to be seen.
- in hand: In one's possession or control.
- from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in places: In some locations but not others
- in comfort: In a state of ease and relaxation; without hardship or difficulty.
- point at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
- belly up: To fail or go bankrupt.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- at the corner: Situated where two streets or edges meet at an angle.
- du jour: As made or served on a particular day; fashionable or popular at the moment.
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- ask for it: To behave in a way that will cause trouble or punishment.
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- complete with: Having something as an extra part or feature.
- from the start: From the very beginning; from the outset.
- catch up: To become equal with another person
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- spend money: To use money to buy or pay for something.
- in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
- on and off: Intermittently; not continuously.
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- ride high: To be very successful or confident.
- on the beach: Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- hotel: Place where people can stay when traveling
- village: Small town in the country
- big: Popular
- home: House, apartment or building to be rented or sold
- town: Small city
- cheap: Not costing a lot of money
- small: Little in size; not big
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- enjoy: To take pleasure in something
- train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
- travel: To go to a place that is far away
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- food: What people and animals eat to live
- hour: 60 minutes
- price: Person's name
- hop: Dance party
- tourist: Someone who travels to a place for pleasure
- tour: To travel to several places to perform a show
- view: Opinion, belief, or idea about something
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- neighborhood: Area of a town or city that people live in
- spending: To use money to pay for something
- hiking: To make a large and unexpected increase in a price
- rent: To give the use of something in return for payment
- pub: Building with a bar licensed to sell alcohol
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- high: Excited or relaxed from taking drugs
- comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
- guide: To help or advise someone about something
- local: Bus or train, that stops at most stations
- hostel: Cheap hotel for young people
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- service: Work that a person does to assist others
- helpful: Doing things that help someone
- continent: Very large piece of land, e.g. Africa or Asia
- private: Being away from others and quiet
- affordable: Cheap enough that it can be paid for
- generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- historic: (Of past event) having an effect on future; famous
- pharmacy: Shop where medicines are prepared and sold
- cultural: Of a particular society's customs and beliefs
- burst: To move (arrive, exit, etc.) suddenly or hurriedly
- prescription: Specific medicine officially ordered for a patient
- budget: Amount of money planned to be spent
- pension: Regular payments you receive after you retire
- comfort: To try to make distressed person feel better
- leopard: Large cat with short fur and black spots
- unite: To join or come together for the same goal
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- privacy: State of being hidden from the presence of others
- expense: Money you have to pay to do part of your job
- diversity: Having a range of different races, ideas etc.
- transportation: Act of moving people or goods between places
- cuisine: Certain style or technique of cooking
- alpine: Concerning mountains or mountain ranges
- hearty: (Of emotions) warm and sincere
- sightseeing: Going to look at places of interest somewhere
- quiche: Savory tart using eggs, cheese, bacon, etc.
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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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