Vocabulary
- black eye: A bruise around the eye, typically caused by a blow.
- like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
- on the count of: Because of; due to a particular reason or cause.
- get along: To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
- go together: To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
- at first glance: Upon initial observation or assessment.
- sing along: To join in singing with someone or something.
- ignore: To not listen to, look at, or pay attention to
- superficial: On the surface only; not deep
- glance: Quick or temporary look at
- count: To add things together to find the total number
- sip: To drink just a little at a time
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- leave: To go away from; depart
- horror: Feeling of great shock or fear; thing causing it
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- blood: Red liquid in the bodies of people and animals
- check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
- come: To arrive at a place
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
- belong: To be a welcomed as a new member of a group
- cross: Angry and upset
- sweater: Warm knitted article of clothing worn on the body
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- shutter: Part of a camera that opens to allow in light
- alike: Equally; applied equally to several people/things
- call: A order or request for action
- shine: To point a light in a certain direction
- hate: To have a very strong feeling of dislike for
- long: Person's name
- camera: Object that takes pictures digitally, or on film
- radio: System of sending/receiving signals through air
- baby: A very young child, who cannot yet speak
- daytime: The time of day you can see the sun
- kilo: 1000g
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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
A2 Elementary
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