Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- deal with
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- in favour of
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- go on: To continue doing something
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- in terms of
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
- at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
- at the moment: At this time; now
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- stack up: To compare with something else; measure up.
- hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- remote possibility: A slight chance of something happening.
- in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- in charge: To be responsible for
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- offensive to: Causing someone to feel resentful, upset, or annoyed.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- park in: To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
- call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
- on the news: Reported or broadcasted as part of a news program.
- on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
- join up: To enlist in the armed forces.
- bang on: Exactly (used with numbers, time, for emphasis)
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- with all due respect: A polite phrase used to express disagreement or criticism.
- pin down: To force someone to clarify their opinion
- going on: To continue doing something
- in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
- at least: As a minimum
- do magic: To perform magic tricks; to create illusions.
- see to: To attend to; take care of
- see through: To realize the truth about
- back to work: Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
- in the west: Located in or towards the west.
- in contrast to: Differing from something else
- on offer: Available at a reduced price or with special terms.
- put back: To return something to the proper place
- enter into: To begin or become involved in something, such as an agreement or activity.
- put to bed: To help a child get into bed and ready to sleep.
- on and off: Intermittently; not continuously.
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- hand over: To give into the possession or control of another
- best known: Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
- tv show: A television program.
- school of thought: A particular philosophy or set of beliefs; a way of thinking.
- other places: Different locations or areas
- move away: To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- back in the day: In the past; in former times.
- sit back: To relax and take it easy.
- turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
- put out: To publish, e.g. a book
- go away: To go on vacation
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
- in due course: At the appropriate time; eventually.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- on the basis of: Because of; using as a reason or justification.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- as of right: By lawful entitlement or established right.
- on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
- for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- put through: To connect someone to the number he or she wants
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- back out: To say you will now not do something you promised
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- work out
- take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
- in principle: In theory; as a general idea, though not yet in practice or detail.
- disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
- on the critical list: Being in a serious or unstable medical condition requiring urgent attention.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- hard to say: Difficult to know or predict; uncertain.
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- left and right: In both the left and right directions.
- get behind: To support or encourage.
- work around: To find a way to avoid a problem or obstacle.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
- for instance: As an example.
- check out
- set on: To attack
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- double down: In gambling, to double one's bet, typically in exchange for taking one more card.
- down with: Suffering from an illness.
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- debate: General public discussion of a topic
- campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- advocate: A lawyer who protects a clients interests
- issue: To make something available to be used or sold
- prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- conservative: (Of an estimate, price) set fairly low
- pledge: To make a promise; make an oath
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- dispute: To argue with someone about something
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- movement: Part of a piece of classical music
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
- important: Having power or authority
- referendum: Public vote on an issue
- election: Process of choosing someone by voting
- leave: To go away from; depart
- british: Concerning the culture and people of British
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- public: Owned by the government
- economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- minister: An official who heads a government department
- point: An item to be discussed
- union: Act of joining two or more things into one
- sovereignty: The power a country has to decide for itself
- poison: To affect something in a very negative way
- possibility: Something with a chance of happening or being true
- immigration: Process of moving your home to a new country
- stability: Quality or state of being even or consistent
- migration: Process of moving to live in another place
- vote: To make a choice for or against, as in an election
- inquiry: Process of seeking information
- leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
- politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
- turkey: Edible bird resembling a large chicken
- tory: British conservative politician
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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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Andrew Marr 29/May/2016 Varoufakis, Fox, Blair
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