Vocabulary
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
- family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- such as: For example; like
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- have to: Must do
- careful consideration: Thorough and thoughtful attention or deliberation.
- opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- private: Being away from others and quiet
- tissue: Substance formed by cells of living thing; flesh
- public: Owned by the government
- stem: Long thin central part of a plant, bearing leaves
- blood: Red liquid in the bodies of people and animals
- store: To put things in a place for later use
- cell: Smallest unit of living things in biology
- match: To equal or be as good as something else
- family: Close group of people or organizations
- preserve: To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
- collect: By asking the receiver of a call to pay for it
- old: Having existed for a long time, not young or new
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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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