Vocabulary
- at least: As a minimum
- to the left: In or toward the left direction.
- except that: But; with the exception that.
- up sticks: To move home or relocate to another place.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- on television: Appearing or broadcast on TV.
- on account of: Because of.
- account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
- go on: To continue doing something
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- tiny: Very, very small
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
- central: Being in the middle
- train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
- Internet: Worldwide computer network system
- write: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
- stalk: Thin part of a plant that allows it to stand
- station: (Army) to be posted to a place to perform duties
- shoulder: Part of the body where an arm attaches or joins
- multitasking: Doing many things at the same time
- writing: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
- penguin: Black and white sea bird that cannot fly
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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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Winkels to the Left, Winkels to the Right: Thoughts from Places, Antwerp
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