Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- got to: To arrive at some place
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- pissed off: Angry or annoyed.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- go on: To continue doing something
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- fuck it up: To ruin or spoil something because of a mistake.
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- have been around: To have a lot of experience in life.
- in a box: Contained or confined inside a box or small space.
- breathe in: To inhale; to take air into the lungs.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- going on: To continue doing something
- want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
- push back: To force someone to withdraw or retreat
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
- take away from: To reduce the positive effect or value of something.
- of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
- coming of age: The process of reaching adulthood; the transition from childhood to adulthood.
- of ours: Belonging to us; associated with us.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- walk away: To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
- black and white
- to some extent: Partially; not completely.
- by doing that: Using that action or method.
- in a row: One after another without a break.
- in dire straits: Experiencing serious financial or other troubles.
- on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- in private: Not in public; in a place where other people cannot see or hear you
- pitch black: Extremely dark; completely without light.
- turn on
- stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- back then: At that time in the past.
- build on: To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
- in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- play off: An extra game or period of play in a competition, played to decide the winner when two or more competitors are tied.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
- for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
- off the cuff: Without preparation or advance thought; extemporaneously.
- out of nowhere: Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
- shit out: To produce something quickly and in large quantities, often of low quality.
- settle for: To accept something although not satisfied with it
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- look around: To explore a place; search for something.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- go find: To search for and locate someone or something.
- first three: The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
- turn you on: To cause someone to feel sexually aroused.
- a dime a dozen: Very common and of little value.
- tv show: A television program.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- do the right thing: To behave in a morally correct or proper way.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- a good portion: A significant or substantial amount of something.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- get excited: To become enthusiastic or eager.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
- to the moon: Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
- bring down: To destroy (government, etc.) forcefully
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- shit happens: Bad things happen, especially when you least expect them.
- humanly possible: Within the limits of what a person can achieve.
- shift out: To move out or leave quickly or suddenly.
- miss out: To exclude; not include in something
- for days: For a long period of time; lasting several days.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- ask in: To invite someone to enter one's home or place.
- on a set: Located or working at a filming location.
- result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
- at least: As a minimum
- steal away: To leave a place quietly and without being noticed.
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- finish with: To end a relationship
- heart of gold: A kind, generous, and compassionate nature.
- goes well: To happen in the way desired
- push on: To continue with some effort; persevere
- in different ways: Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- drawing a blank: Failing to remember something.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- hanging out: To spend time with your friends
- tap into: To manage to use something in a way that brings you benefits
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- special gift: A particularly thoughtful or unique present.
- on point: Perfectly done; exactly right.
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- pattern: Model to follow in making or doing something
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- person: Man, woman or child
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- meditation: Act of deep and quiet thinking
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- great: Very good; better than before
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- ethic: Set of moral principles; rules of behavior
- crave: To have a very strong desire for something
- level: Specific height of something
- suffering: To experience pain, illness, or injury
- skill: Ability to do something well
- truth: Real facts about something
- documentary: Supported by written evidence
- gift: Something given to another for a reason; present
- bullshit: Telling lies, nonsense (very rude)
- suicidal: Feeling you may kill yourself; depressed
- giver: Someone who gives
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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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