Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- work over: To physically attack or beat someone severely.
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
- once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- count on: To depend on someone
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- of a lifetime: Describes something very special or unique in one's life.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- calm down: To make or become relaxed after being stressed
- look back: To think about past events
- got to: To arrive at some place
- seek out: To look for and find someone or something, especially when it is not easy to find.
- go find: To search for and locate someone or something.
- in red: Marked or written using the colour red.
- come around: To eventually change your opinion or be persuaded to agree with someone else's.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- stand the test of time: To remain popular or effective over a long period.
- trail behind: To follow or lag behind someone or something.
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- on behalf of: As the representative of someone
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- buy up: To buy all of something for sale
- on a regular basis: Happening frequently or at regular intervals.
- in detail: Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- bad idea: An unwise or imprudent course of action.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- set about: To begin or start to do something
- off camera: Not being filmed or recorded.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
- make a promise: To give someone your word that you will do something.
- interact with
- off the air: Not currently being broadcast on television or radio.
- pull over: To bring a vehicle to a stop by side of the road
- on the air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
- on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
- put up with: To suffer (a difficult thing) without complaining
- at school: Present and attending school.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- in debt: State of owing money to a person or institution
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- wrap up: To complete something, such as a film or project
- track with: To follow or keep up with something, such as a conversation or a line of reasoning.
- grow into: To be able to wear clothes that were too big
- banana republic: A small country with unstable politics and economic dependency.
- looked forward to: To wait excitedly for something, e.g. a vacation
- in terms of
- way up there: At a considerable height or distance.
- of all time: The best or most significant in history.
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- special gift: A particularly thoughtful or unique present.
- to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
- go: To attend or be at a place
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- person: Man, woman or child
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- commit: To do something bad, usually a crime
- permission: Right to do something as allowed by another
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- business: A company formed for making profit
- productive: Producing things in large quantities; fertile
- goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
- love: Person's name
- happen: To take place or occur
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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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