Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- at least: As a minimum
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
- fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
- given time: A specific time that has been scheduled or agreed upon.
- for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- play out: To use up or exhaust
- in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
- by any chance: Used to ask a question in a polite way, often when you do not really expect the answer to be 'yes'
- for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- apart from: Except for; not considering
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- in shambles: In a state of total disorder or chaos.
- good person: A morally upright and kind individual.
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- allow for: To take into consideration
- other places: Different locations or areas
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- hands down: To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- aside from
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- in circles: Moving or going around and around; not progressing.
- by mistake: Accidentally; unintentionally.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- deal with
- save the day: To prevent a disaster or failure; to rescue a situation.
- going on: To continue doing something
- to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- with a twist: In an unexpected or unusual way; with an added element that changes the expected outcome or nature of something.
- start off: To begin or commence something.
- right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
- check out
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- slightly: Only a little
- fragile: Easily affected, broken, or harmed
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- dude: Form of address for a man
- definition: Explanation of word's meaning, as in dictionaries
- virtually: In an almost complete or entire manner
- clever: Funny in a way that shows intelligence
- villain: Character in a story who is mean or evil
- bullet: Metal object fired from a gun
- compare: To consider how similar and different things are
- connection: Something that joins things together; being joined
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- tale: Story that is not true
- emotion: A feeling such as sadness, anger or love
- independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
- hell: Any place of pain and suffering
- relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- rescue: To save someone who is in danger or in trouble
- mystery: Quality of being strange and not understood
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- ton: Unit of weight; 907 kilograms (US); 1016 (UK)
- original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- fairy: Small imaginary being that can do magic
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- waste: To kill or severely harm someone
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- critic: Person who judges (e.g. art) and gives opinions
- animate: To give life, energy, or motion to something
- leave: To go away from; depart
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- point: An item to be discussed
- chemistry: The study of the structure of substances
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- boom: Very fast increase in growth or popularity
- hyper: Very excited or active
- hardship: When life is not easy, e.g. through being poor
- explosion: Loud and sudden expression of emotion
- breakdown: When normal activity or behavior stops
- downside: Negative aspect of something
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- bland: Plain; flavorless; dull
- drunk: To put liquid in your body through your mouth
- supportive: Providing help and support to someone or something
- assassin: Person who kills a public figure
- whimsical: Quaintly humorous; funny in an odd way
- devil: A spirit said to be evil
- sew: To make something using a needle and thread
- flashy: Bright and fancy, but not tasteful
- remake: To arrange or prepare something again
- cartoon: Drawing or illustration meant to make you laugh
- seagull: A white bird often seen next to the sea
- stepmother: Father's wife after death/divorce of your mother
- babe: Romantic term often used to your lover; darling
- clank: To make a short loud sound by a metal object
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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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