Vocabulary
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- have at: To attack someone or something.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- tune in: To listen to a radio program or watch a television program.
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- individual: Single person, looked at separately from others
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- consume: To eat, drink, buy or use up something
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- gear: To aim at or prepare yourself for something
- instantly: In a manner without delay; immediately
- charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
- budget: Amount of money planned to be spent
- racist: Believing that people of other races are inferior
- offensive: Causing displeasure or anger
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
- racism: Belief that people of other races are bad/inferior
- whip: To defeat thoroughly or easily
- correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- fantasy: Something imagined and very different from reality
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- painful: Causing or feeling physical pain or hurt
- blade: One of several flat pieces in a fan which move air
- gasp: To take a short quick breath because of surprise
- donate: To give money, etc. to charity, party, etc.
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- angle: Place where two lines or surfaces meet
- disappear: To no longer see because it's not there any more
- sword: A long metal weapon with a sharp point and edge
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- truth: Real facts about something
- go: To attend or be at a place
- ass: (Impolite) part of the human body that you sit on
- inaudible: Impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear
- trek: Slow or difficult journey
- powerful: Having control or influence over
- dual: (Of two similar things) existing/used side by side
- tee: Small object used to hit a golf ball from
- sued: To take legal action against someone
- nah: Way of saying 'No'
- git: Stupid or useless person
- tho: Branch of the Tai languages
- hee
- heh: An exclamation of surprise or inquiry
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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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