Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- got to: To arrive at some place
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- going on: To continue doing something
- on to: Toward something; forward
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- bring back: To cause to remember
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- follow up on: To investigate or check on something.
- at least: As a minimum
- clock in: To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
- deal with
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in terms of
- out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- knock out: To hit and make unconscious
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
- disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- on behalf of: As the representative of someone
- regardless of
- by numbers: Doing something exactly according to instructions or method.
- for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
- in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- in debt: State of owing money to a person or institution
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- write off: To cancel a debt; to recognize as a loss.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- check out
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- put forth: To bring into existence
- pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- beat up: To hurt someone badly by hitting and punching
- tic tacs: A brand of small, hard, mint-flavored candies.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- weigh in: To be weighed before a sports event to check you are not over a certain weight
- next to: Being located along side another
- down with: Suffering from an illness.
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- go together: To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- set forth: To explain; present a plan; express in words
- come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- weekly basis: Occurring or done once a week; every week.
- one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
- in a vacuum: Existing or considered without relation to other things; isolated from outside influences.
- get onto: To board or mount a vehicle, such as a bus, train, or bicycle.
- other places: Different locations or areas
- build up: To increase the amount; collect something
- in every way: In all manners or respects; completely.
- far worse: Significantly more unpleasant, serious, or severe.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- in the line of duty: While performing one's job or official responsibilities.
- on television: Appearing or broadcast on TV.
- fair and square: In an honest and straightforward manner; legitimately.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- calm down: To make or become relaxed after being stressed
- in charge: To be responsible for
- gain access: To obtain the ability or right to enter or use something.
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- such as: For example; like
- no go: A failure; something that does not proceed as planned.
- of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
- start over: To begin again.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- by itself: Alone; without help or assistance.
- in half: Divided into two equal parts.
- cut in: To interrupt someone's conversation
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- rip it up: To tear something into pieces forcefully.
- break out
- threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
- on the rise: Increasing; becoming more popular or common.
- at war: Engaged in a war; fighting
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- without knowing: Unaware; without being conscious of something.
- of all time: The best or most significant in history.
- by no means: Certainly not; in no way.
- fly into: Suddenly become very angry or emotional.
- on tape: Recorded on audio or video media.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- share in: To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
- in hand: In one's possession or control.
- in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
- break in: To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
- make up: To invent or create a story
- zero in: To focus on a target
- say it all: To express everything that needs to be said without using many words.
- anything other than: Except for; not including
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- get along: To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
- go on: To continue doing something
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- in power: Having control of a country or organization.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- in total: Completely; with everything added together.
- fill up
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- go after: To chase or pursue something
- concern about: To worry about something.
- deal in: To buy and sell a particular product or products.
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- put it down: To place something on a surface.
- move along: To make progress; advance.
- on the bench: Not actively playing in a game; in reserve.
- up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- side with: To support one person or group against another in a disagreement.
- see to: To attend to; take care of
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- get on to: To decide to do something you have delayed doing
- walk away from: To leave a situation or relationship, especially when it is difficult or unpleasant.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- check on: To check that things are OK, correct
- tell it like it is: To speak very honestly and directly.
- tune in: To listen to a radio program or watch a television program.
- make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
- pick up on: To notice or become aware of something that is not obvious.
- build on: To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
- forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- debate: General public discussion of a topic
- tremendous: Very good or very impressive
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- influence: To affect or change something indirectly
- reverse: Setting that makes the vehicle go backward
- shed: Small building used for storage
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- consent: To agree or give approval to do something
- disaster: State of extreme ruin and misfortune
- congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
- raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
- religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
- respect: To follow the established rules
- independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
- respond: To answer something or someone
- insurance: Protection against loss/injury/death you pay for
- apologize: To say sorry because of a mistake or injury
- client: Person paying for professional services
- foreign: Being of a different place or country
- policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
- mate: A friend who you work, live, or go to school with
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- public: Owned by the government
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
- the: Used to refer to something already mentioned
- secretary: Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- choice: Decision between two or more possibilities
- university: High-level educational institution; college
- disgrace: Shame or dishonor
- senator: An elected politician belonging to the senate
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- classify: To arrange things into groups of similar items
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- jail: Place to hold criminals being punished for a crime
- expensive: Costing a lot of money
- republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
- presidential: Concerning the president
- special: Being additional or extra
- stay: To keep trying without giving up
- runoff: A second election to find a winner
- moss: Soft green plant which grows on trees and stones
- ion: Atoms with either a positive or negative charge
- thee: An old-fashioned word for you
- fore: (In combination) before; in the front part
- subpoena: Legal document forcing a witness to give evidence
- ting: Light clear metallic sound, as of a small bell
- hast: Old form of 'has'
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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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