Vocabulary
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
- curl up: To lie or sit with your legs bent close to your body.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- by your side: Near you, supporting you.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- kinda: Short way of saying 'kind of'
- crack: Attempt to achieve a goal or objective
- freak: (Of weather, etc.) unusual; unpredictable; amazing
- calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- couple: To join something to something else
- scary: Causing fear; frightening
- guard: To keep watch over something to protect it
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- miracle: Amazing, seemingly impossible thing that happened
- coast: Land near the sea or ocean
- captain: Title of a senior officer in the military
- surround: To be all the way around something
- curl: To form something into a round or curved shape
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- tour: To travel to several places to perform a show
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- cage: Box made of wire or metal bars, e.g. for a bird
- wave: Movement of sound, air or energy
- happen: To take place or occur
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- surf: To view webpages on the internet
- bridge: Structure built over river, road so you can cross
- scare: To become frightened
- ship: Large boat
- ball: Large dance where people dress formally
- close: Almost; near
- locate: To find exactly where something is positioned
- call: A order or request for action
- move: To cause someone to have certain emotions
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- sunset: Daily disappearance of the sun
- shark: Person who lends money at unfair rates of interest
- accustom: To make someone or something become used to something.
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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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Alana Blanchard Swims With Sharks! Alana: Surfer Girl, Ep 203
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Zenn posted on 2013/05/25Get ready for an adrenaline rush as Alana Blanchard dives into a shark cage and hits the waves in Oahu! You'll pick up practical, everyday phrases perfect for travel and adventure, all while experiencing the thrill of surfing and boat safety tips.
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