Vocabulary
- got to: To arrive at some place
- have to: Must do
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- come up to: To meet expectations
- more than once: On more than one occasion; repeatedly.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- to a man: Every single person involved without exception.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- light up: To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
- beat up: To hurt someone badly by hitting and punching
- on to: Toward something; forward
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- go away: To go on vacation
- at least: As a minimum
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- give and take
- over the rainbow: Unrealistic or fanciful; unlikely to happen.
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- have a cow: To become very upset or angry.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- put it away: To return something to its proper location; to tidy up.
- for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
- stay away: To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
- by and large: Generally; on the whole; mostly.
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- sit down: To take a seat
- in green: Located in or surrounded by green plants or fields.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
- get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
- all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- green light
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- without me: Not including me; excluding me.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- kick out: To force to leave because of poor grades, behavior
- make into: To transform something into something else.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- over the head: Too difficult for someone to understand or grasp.
- one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
- trouble in: Problems or difficulties existing within a specific place or situation.
- in all likelihood: Very probably; almost certainly.
- step off: To leave or move away from a place or situation, often used as a command.
- freak out: To react or behave in a wild or irrational way
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- run across: To meet someone or find something by chance
- go with the flow: To accept and adapt to events without resistance.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
- box out: To position yourself to block an opponent, commonly in basketball.
- box in: To trap or prevent movement by surrounding closely.
- on end: Continuously; without stopping.
- run to: To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
- on a roll: Experiencing a period of success or good luck.
- keep it up: To continue doing something well
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- lead to: To result in some action
- stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- connected with: Related to; associated with.
- at school: Present and attending school.
- in charge: To be responsible for
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- push the button: To press a button in order to make something work.
- call up: To require someone to join the army
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- as true as: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement by comparing it to something known to be true.
- on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
- in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
- interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
- feel the need: To have a strong desire or urge to do something.
- on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
- sexual release: The attainment of orgasm; the climax of sexual excitement.
- attentive to: Paying close attention to someone or something.
- build a house: To construct a building for habitation.
- on time
- spend more time: To dedicate a greater amount of time to a particular activity or person.
- earn it: To deserve something as a result of one's actions or efforts.
- deal with
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- in detail: Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
- mess up: To make a mistake
- give back: To return something you borrowed
- to death: Extremely; to a great degree
- in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
- put away: To put things in a closet, etc.; tidy up
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- let up: To do something more slowly or less intensely
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- run away from: To run somewhere, e.g. to escape from something
- come around: To eventually change your opinion or be persuaded to agree with someone else's.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- some time ago: At a point in the past; not recently.
- my eye: Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
- trade out: To replace someone or something with another, often of similar value or function.
- dress up: To put on your best clothes, e.g. for a party
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- on all-fours: Position with hands and knees on the ground.
- walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- came across as: To give a particular impression; to seem.
- in bloom: Having flowers; flowering.
- quick look: A brief or cursory inspection or examination.
- halfway through: At or in the middle of a period of time or an activity.
- put out: To publish, e.g. a book
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- hide behind: To avoid responsibility or truth by using something as an excuse.
- right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
- take back: To say you no longer agree with an opinion you had
- knock your socks off: To greatly impress or surprise you.
- in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- out of place: Not comfortable or belonging in a particular situation.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- lights up: Third-person singular present tense of to illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- bad idea: An unwise or imprudent course of action.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- pull back: To move to a safer area; retreat
- on the job: While working; during the course of employment.
- forbidden fruit: Something that is desired because it is not allowed.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- vital: Needed to support life; essential
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- issue: To make something available to be used or sold
- task: Big or small piece of work someone has to do
- spouse: Someone's husband or wife
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- session: Period of time used for a specific activity
- affect: To cause a change in something else
- institution: Organization created for a particular aim/purpose
- generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- idiot: A person who is foolish or not very smart
- analyze: To study carefully to find out the meaning of
- discuss: To talk about seriously or in great detail
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- detail: Small part of something; tiny fact
- connect: To associate a thing with something else
- event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
- program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
- basic: At the most important or easiest (beginner) level
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- testosterone: Natural chemical responsible for the male sex
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- wire: Thin, flexible thread of metal
- handle: To cope with or take responsibility for
- sexual: Relating to men and women and their relationships
- verse: Writing with words that rhyme or are rhythmic
- marriage: Relationship between a husband and a wife
- specialist: Person who works in one specific area or field
- catholic: One of many Christian belief systems
- moron: Very stupid, foolish person
- statistically: With respect to statistics
- trouble: To worry, bother or disturb someone
- pastor: Minister in charge of a Christian church or group
- ram: Heavy device used to break through a door by force
- multi: A prefix meaning 'many' or 'more than one'
- beep: Short high sound such as that made by a car horn
- ox: Cow-like animal kept for providing milk or meat
- poo: Feces
- relational: To do with relations or relationships
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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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