Vocabulary
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- check out
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- over medium: Eggs cooked on both sides with yolk partially set but still soft.
- scrape off: To remove something from a surface by using a sharp tool or object.
- dump out: To empty the contents of a container.
- as follows: Used to introduce a list or explanation.
- blot up: To absorb liquid by pressing or soaking.
- have to: Must do
- got to: To arrive at some place
- up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- at least: As a minimum
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- board: Surface for posting or showing information
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- dump: To end a romantic relationship
- rid: To cause to no longer have (pest, problem)
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- cast: People who appear in a play or movie
- involve: To have or be included as a part of something
- love: Person's name
- click: To work well with someone or something
- check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
- top: To be higher or larger than a specific value
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- sink: To push something down into the ground
- quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
- fix: Answer to a problem
- wipe: To clean or dry something with a cloth
- add: To include as well
- cut: Act/instance of reducing the size or amount of
- lay: Amateur; not being a trained priest
- heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
- debris: Remains of something broken or destroyed
- pan: To follow an object being filmed with a camera
- vinegar: Sharp-tasting liquid made from sour wine, malt etc.
- item: Single, brief piece of news or reporting
- dry: (Of humor) clever, but not obvious; ironic
- dish: Shallow container that you cook or serve food in
- steel: Very strong or determined character in a person
- iron: Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
- easy: Not hard to do; not difficult
- stain: A mark or unwanted spot / thing
- rinse: To wash off small amounts of dirt, soap suds, etc.
- wedge: Golf club designed to hit the ball high in the air
- tequila: Mexican liquor made from juices of an agave plant
- soda: Sweet bubbly flavored drink
- warp: Twist or bend in something normally straight
- revisit: To talk or think about something again
- skillet: Pan used for frying food
- stainless: Being perfect and without damage or soil
- shameless: Without shame; determined to go ahead, whatever
- sear: To use high heat to quickly burn the surface of
- lemon: Badly made or poorly functioning product
- cleanser: Preparation used to clean the skin, etc.
- blot: To remove a spot by putting absorbent material on
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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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