Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
- next to: Being located along side another
- for instance: As an example.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- phone book: A book containing an alphabetical list of telephone subscribers in a particular area, with their telephone numbers.
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- at least: As a minimum
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- sit down: To take a seat
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- before long: Soon; in a short time.
- in theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
- have to: Must do
- in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
- turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- pair off: To form pairs or couples.
- number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
- in parallel: Done at the same time; simultaneously.
- lower half: The bottom part of something, especially when divided horizontally.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
- go on: To continue doing something
- got to: To arrive at some place
- on and off: Intermittently; not continuously.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
- from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
- under control: Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- break it down: To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
- reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- the big time: Famous or important position especially in career or entertainment.
- pull over: To bring a vehicle to a stop by side of the road
- by design: Intentionally; deliberately.
- zone out: To stop paying attention and start daydreaming or thinking about other things.
- one and the same: Exactly the same person or thing.
- leave off: To stop doing something.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- at this point in time: At the current or specific moment under consideration.
- point in time: A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- help out: To assist someone
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- computer program
- in half: Divided into two equal parts.
- in unison: Together; at the same time; in a way that shows complete agreement
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
- at hand: Close by; readily available.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in green: Located in or surrounded by green plants or fields.
- start over: To begin again.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- leave it there: To put something down and not move it from that location.
- on the same wavelength: Having similar ideas or feelings; understanding each other well.
- cut out: To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- scratch by: To just manage to survive or live with limited resources.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- a few moments: A short period of time
- right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- peel back: To gradually reveal or uncover something by removing layers or obstacles.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- roll over: To make a payment later than planned
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- tease apart: To separate or disentangle something carefully and delicately.
- quick look: A brief or cursory inspection or examination.
- move up: To advance to a higher rank or position.
- left and right: In both the left and right directions.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- zoom out: To decrease the magnification of an image, showing more of the scene.
- add on: To attach or include something extra.
- consist of
- of sorts: Of a kind, but not a very good one.
- to the left: In or toward the left direction.
- right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
- fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
- as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
- in spirit: Feeling or showing enthusiasm; with strong emotional support, even if not physically present.
- piece of cake: (slang) easy to do
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- factor out: To rewrite an expression by removing a common factor from its terms.
- zoom in on: To adjust a camera or lens to make a subject appear closer.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- mouse over: To move a computer mouse pointer over an object without clicking.
- on the fly: While in motion or progress; spontaneously; without prior planning or preparation.
- futz around: To spend time inefficiently or aimlessly doing unimportant things.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- very top: The highest point or part of something.
- in the green: Having a financial profit or gain.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- within reason: Within acceptable or sensible limits; not exceeding what is fair or appropriate.
- run in: To arrest person and take them to police station
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- improve upon: To make something better than it already is; to enhance or build upon an existing thing.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- deal with
- as such: Something previously stated or understood
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- going on: To continue doing something
- pull on: To put on a piece of clothing quickly and easily.
- go with the flow: To accept and adapt to events without resistance.
- in the clear: Free from suspicion or blame; exonerated.
- for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- scratch: To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
- touch: To affect feelings, especially by causing sympathy
- code: To express information in a series of numbers
- puzzle: To be a challenge to understand; confuse
- trash: Garbage or anything that is worthless
- flag: To indicate something should get special attention
- peanut: Edible small nut which grows under the ground
- variable: Having the ability to change or vary
- cough: To suddenly expel air from the lungs
- inaudible: Impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear
- butter: Yellow substance made of cream, spread on bread
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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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