Vocabulary
- in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
- such as: For example; like
- next to: Being located along side another
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- have to: Must do
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
- at random
- carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- consists of: Is made up or composed of.
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
- not necessary: Not required; not needed.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- fly into: Suddenly become very angry or emotional.
- right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- from a distance: Not close; far away.
- tie into: To connect or relate something to a larger subject or system.
- pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
- stand back: To move away from something, usually to create space or avoid danger.
- kill me: An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
- ring out: To sound loudly and clearly.
- left and right: In both the left and right directions.
- apart from: Except for; not considering
- screen in: To enclose a space with a screen or mesh.
- clock in: To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- run behind: Be late or delayed compared to planned time.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- land on: To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
- in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
- for instance: As an example.
- search for: To try to find someone or something.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- look through: To examine carefully to see what is there
- all ears: Fully attentive; very interested in hearing what someone has to say.
- in terms of
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- in the bedroom: Located or happening inside the bedroom.
- lead to: To result in some action
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- by itself: Alone; without help or assistance.
- climb up: To ascend or move to a higher position by using one's hands and feet.
- phase out: To gradually end a task, or sell a product
- switch off
- turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
- in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
- to the left: In or toward the left direction.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- like hell: Used to express strong disagreement or refusal.
- apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- encounter: To come up against a problem or trouble; meet
- random: Chosen, done without a particular plan or pattern
- creepy: Scary; annoying or unpleasant
- split: No longer married or in a relationship
- solid: Being able to be trusted; reliable
- reverse: Setting that makes the vehicle go backward
- reference: A letter of recommendation, e.g. for a job
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- occur: To come to pass or to happen
- gear: To aim at or prepare yourself for something
- effect: An advantage, benefit
- giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- haunt: To remain in the mind causing worry, sadness, pain
- wander: To move through a place with no particular purpose
- mystery: Quality of being strange and not understood
- strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
- text: To send a message by phone or other device
- appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
- whisper: To talk with breath but no voice
- asteroid: Very small planets that move around the sun
- destroy: To damage so badly that something no longer exists
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- leave: To go away from; depart
- disturb: To cause someone anxiety or fear
- secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
- mission: A task or role someone is given to do
- sanity: Normal or sound powers of mind
- glow: Pink color in the face, e.g. from exercise/emotion
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- audio: Concerning sound
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
- suspend: To hang something or someone from something
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- vent: To express anger or grievance loudly/with feeling
- area: Amount of measured space
- disappear: To no longer see because it's not there any more
- squid: Sea creature with ten arms, and a long thin body
- picture: General situation or state of being
- idle: (Of engine) to be running but not moving the car
- blizzard: Powerful windstorm with large amounts of snow
- flash: To appear suddenly and briefly
- spawn: Product or result of something
- tentacle: Long thin arm of some animals like an octopus
- graffiti: Writings and drawings on walls, often rude, funny
- distort: To change the shape, appearance, or sound
- chord: Line that joins two points on a circle
- mannequin: Woman who wears clothes to display fashions
- halo: Circle of light
- mask: To hide something so that it cannot be seen
- trademark: Legal symbol proving ownership of product, etc.
- soundtrack: The songs connected to a movie
- cellar: Storage room under the house, similar to basement
- cog: Toothed wheel fitting into others to turn machines
- casino: Establishment that hosts legalized gambling
- ghost: To write a book on behalf of another person
- scarecrow: Figure in the shape of a human to frighten birds
- mantis: Large insectivorous insect with prayerlike pose
- teddy: A soft toy resembling a bear; teddy bear
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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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