Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- call in: To ask others for help when in need
- banana peel: The outer covering of a banana fruit, typically discarded after consumption.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- go after: To chase or pursue something
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- whip up: To quickly prepare food or a meal.
- shop around: To search around for a better job deal price etc.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- call on: To order or ask someone to do a specific activity
- on the scene: Present at a location, especially where something has happened.
- chase down: To pursue someone or something in order to catch them.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- In the event of: If something happens, especially something undesirable
- for one thing: Used to introduce a reason for something.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- cling to: To hold onto something tightly, often for support or safety.
- hold onto: To grasp or grip something tightly.
- have to: Must do
- save the day: To prevent a disaster or failure; to rescue a situation.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- immune: Having a special protection from, e.g. the law
- protein: Group of molecules made from amino acids
- line: Border that divides two places or regions
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- tissue: Substance formed by cells of living thing; flesh
- blood: Red liquid in the bodies of people and animals
- body: The physical structure of a person or animal.
- cell: Smallest unit of living things in biology
- internal: Being or happening in the body
- defense: Argument in support of something
- innate: Being part of something's nature
- injury: Physical or emotional harm or damage
- white: Person's name
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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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