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- into space: Toward or entering the region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- across the hall: In a position on the opposite side of a hallway.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- to date: Up to the present time; until now.
- break up
- account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
- except that: But; with the exception that.
- get along: To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
- on to: Toward something; forward
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- such as: For example; like
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- aspect ratio: The ratio of the width to the height of an image or screen.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- date: To have become old-fashioned
- season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
- international: Of or relating to several countries
- portray: To play a character in theater or on film
- air: Mixture of gases around the earth that we breathe
- station: (Army) to be posted to a place to perform duties
- penny: Person's name
- outstanding: Being better/distinct from others; specially good
- rating: To assess something or consider its qualities
- nominate: To choose someone to fill a certain position
- girlfriend: Romantic female friend of a man or boy
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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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