Vocabulary
- for all that: Despite that; even though.
- at least: As a minimum
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- call: A order or request for action
- tear: Drop of salty water from the eye
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- typical: Normal; usual; expected
- run: To depart or travel according to a schedule
- difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
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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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