Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- apart from: Except for; not considering
- in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
- step aside: To move to the side to allow someone to pass.
- down with: Suffering from an illness.
- pat down: To search someone by lightly touching their clothing to detect concealed objects.
- turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
- turn back: To stop and move backward on some issue
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- accent: To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
- pretend: To act as if something is true when it is not
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- aware: Knowing or feeling that something exists
- distinct: Clearly different in nature from something else
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- dump: To end a romantic relationship
- drill: A machine that makes holes with a metal bit
- contact: Touching or feeling something
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- racist: Believing that people of other races are inferior
- planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- silence: State of being quiet and not talking for a time
- click: To work well with someone or something
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- leave: To go away from; depart
- count: To add things together to find the total number
- rapid: Moving or happening very quickly
- limit: Point beyond which it is not possible to go
- policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- liquid: (Of wealth) being able to be spent as cash
- scream: To make a sudden loud, high sound
- ounce: Unit of weight equal to 1/16 pound or 28 grams
- suitcase: Container for carrying clothes when traveling
- flight: Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
- exceed: To be greater in number, degree than something
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- person: Man, woman or child
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- pat: Person's name
- pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
- wheel: Round thing that rolls, used for moving things
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- great: Very good; better than before
- jewelry: Necklace, ring, etc., often made of gold, etc.
- luggage: Suitcases and bags
- prohibit: To make something impossible
- toothpaste: A paste used for cleaning teeth
- bomb: To attack with explosives
- breakup: End of a relationship often due to troubles
- zipper: Device with interlocking teeth to close pants, etc.
- clothe: To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
- beep: Short high sound such as that made by a car horn
- toothbrush: Small brush with long handle used to clean teeth
- airport: A place where passenger planes land and take off
- pow: Used to represent the sound of two things hitting
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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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Johnny Tsai posted on 2018/01/18Ever felt that travel anxiety hitting hard at the airport? This hilarious sketch perfectly captures those relatable moments, from TSA patdowns to lost luggage chaos! You'll pick up practical, everyday phrases perfect for navigating any airport adventure.
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