Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- put it down: To place something on a surface.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- pop out: To go out somewhere quickly and briefly.
- my eye: Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- back in the day: In the past; in former times.
- have to: Must do
- on fire: Very successful or popular
- on the lookout: Vigilantly searching for someone or something.
- on the go: Very busy and active.
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- through the looking glass: Entering a strange or surreal situation or world.
- pull it out: To remove something from a place or container by pulling.
- at least: As a minimum
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- first up: Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
- apart from: Except for; not considering
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- on the brain: To be constantly thinking about someone or something; to be obsessed with someone or something.
- box in: To trap or prevent movement by surrounding closely.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- much lighter: Considerably less heavy.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- sink in: (Of an idea) to slowly be understood or felt
- on to: Toward something; forward
- go on: To continue doing something
- get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
- above and beyond: More than what is expected or required; exceptional.
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- set up
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- go straight: To continue in the same direction without turning.
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- benefit: Good result or effect, something advantageous
- love: Person's name
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- urban: Concerning a city; located in a city
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- excited: To make something or someone become more active
- scent: To become aware of the presence of a smell, etc.
- street: Road in a city with buildings and places to walk
- liquid: (Of wealth) being able to be spent as cash
- bright: Cheerful and happy (manner)
- shade: Area of darkness when something blocks the light
- beautiful: Having dome something well
- drink: To put water in your body through your mouth
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- dark: Of a color that is not light
- smell: To have a particular odor
- brush: To touch against a thing very lightly when moving
- collection: Act of asking for money for a debt or a charity
- lip: Edge of a hole or container
- decay: To be slowly destroyed by natural processes; rot
- brown: Of the color of coffee or chocolate
- makeup: Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
- palette: Flat board for mixing paint
- coral: Color that is a combination of pink and orange
- cream: Pale color that is yellowish white
- lipstick: Red, pink etc. makeup for the lips
- mascara: Makeup for making eyelashes look darker/longer
- glitter: To shine with individual tiny flashes of light
- red: Being the color of blood
- fragrance: Sweet, enjoyable, often flowery or fruity smell
- blue: Color of the clear sky
- selection: Process of choosing someone or something carefully
- favourite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- box: A marked area of a baseball field
- champagne: French sparkling drink used for celebrations
- blush: To turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
- nude: Completely unclothed
- jelly: Semisolid food substance, eaten as dessert
- sleek: Having a smooth and appealing shape or surface
- brow: Area on a face below the hair and above the eyes
- pink: Color made by mixing red and white
- berry: Small, round fruit from plants and trees
- camping: Leisure activity of living in tents outdoors
- pastel: Being a pale or light color
- shimmer: To shine with a subdued flickering light
- eyeshadow: Colored makeup worn around the eyes
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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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