Vocabulary
- next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
- in recent memory: Within the period people can still remember.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
- off balance: In a state of being unsteady or unstable; lacking equilibrium.
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- owing to: Due to
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- deal with
- root for: To support a sports team
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- right up there: Among the best or most successful.
- turn in: To produce or achieve a good performance
- round out: To complete or improve something by adding what is missing.
- far cry from: Very different from.
- at least: As a minimum
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in theaters: Currently showing at movie theaters.
- featured on: To appear or be highlighted in a particular media outlet.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- act: To behave in a certain way
- story: One of many floors or levels in a building
- picture: General situation or state of being
- motion: Suggestion at a meeting
- night: Time when sun does not shine
- memorable: Worthy of being remembered; striking; outstanding
- star: To perform or play a main role in a movie, play
- porn: Short for pornography
- review: To carefully look at the quality of something
- movie: Motion picture; film
- girl: A female child; a young woman
- tonight: Night following this day
- office: Room or building used for business
- box: A marked area of a baseball field
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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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