Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- without a trace: Leaving no sign or evidence of having been present.
- on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
- moving pictures: A film or movie; a sequence of images creating the illusion of movement when projected.
- back in the day: In the past; in former times.
- in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
- labor union: An organized association of workers, often in a trade or profession, formed to protect and further their rights and interests.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- put through: To connect someone to the number he or she wants
- the plot thickens: The story or situation is becoming more complicated or mysterious.
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- of all time: The best or most significant in history.
- set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
- of all things: Used to express surprise or disbelief at something unexpected or unusual.
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- by hand: Done manually; not by machine.
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- creepy: Scary; annoying or unpleasant
- mysterious: Unusual; hard to understand or work out
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- plot: Small piece of land for a house growing crops etc.
- friend: Person who you like and enjoy being with
- trace: To make an outline to determine a shape
- flight: Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
- family: Close group of people or organizations
- train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
- war: Situation where armies fight each other
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- disappear: To no longer see because it's not there any more
- vampire: Bloodsucking dead person who bites neck of victim
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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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