Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in name: Used to indicate something exists only in title, not in reality.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- have to: Must do
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
- recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
- experiment: Test performed to assess new ideas or theories
- confident: Feeling that you can do well at something
- option: A choice
- bargain: Something bought for a lower price than expected
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- cuisine: Certain style or technique of cooking
- automatically: In a way not requiring control by a person
- polite: Showing good manners or respect for other people
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- bound: To cover a wound, as with a bandage
- allergic: Of or having a reaction to an allergy
- credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
- honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- allergy: Sensitivity to foods, etc. causing a bad reaction
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- excuse: To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- vegan: Vegetarian who eats no animal or dairy products
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- staff: Employees of a company
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- point: An item to be discussed
- wheat: A kind of grain that is used to make flour
- vegetarian: Being made from vegetables and not having any meat
- restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
- lobster: Large hard-shelled sea crustacean, prized as food
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- greet: To meet with friendly words and actions; welcome
- meaning: To express a particular idea or thought
- check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- lesson: Something done to learn or teach something; class
- travel: To go to a place that is far away
- picture: General situation or state of being
- lifetime: The time between birth and death
- location: Particular position or area of place, event, etc.
- debit: Amount of money taken out of an account
- fin: Flat, thin body parts of a fish that help it swim
- subway: Train system running under the ground in a city
- bathroom: Room where you take a bath or go to the toilet
- restroom: Toilet; bathroom
- smoking: The act of enjoying cigarettes, pipes, cigars, etc.
- washroom: Lavatory (e.g. a lavatory in a public place)
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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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Learn the Top 20 Travel Phrases You Should Know in English
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Jane posted on 2017/07/15Planning a trip abroad? You'll sound like a local with these top 20 essential English travel phrases for restaurants, shopping, and everyday situations! This beginner-friendly lesson is packed with practical dialogues and polite requests that you can use right away.
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