Vocabulary
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- at least: As a minimum
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- have to: Must do
- on the scene: Present at a location, especially where something has happened.
- fall for: To be deceived or tricked by someone
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- on a trip: Traveling; away from home for a period of time.
- run off with: To take someone or something away
- put off: To take off, e.g. clothing
- at first sight: Immediately on seeing someone or something for the first time; based on a first impression.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- in terms of
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- saying goes: An expression or proverb that is commonly known and used.
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- for one thing: Used to introduce a reason for something.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- individual: Single person, looked at separately from others
- overwhelming: To defeat something or someone completely
- physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- poverty: State of being poor
- reputation: Common opinion that people have about someone
- insult: To disrespect someone by being rude or impolite
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- suspicious: Doubtful about someone's honesty
- narrative: The telling of a story
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- acknowledge: To say you have received a letter, gift, etc.
- dilemma: Position in which you must make difficult choices
- conservative: (Of an estimate, price) set fairly low
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- radical: Person who believes in extreme political change
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- genre: Category of art, music with its own qualities
- prejudice: Law to make ineffective, e.g. evidence in a trial
- horrible: Very bad; causing annoyance, distaste or fear
- estate: A large piece of land, usually with a large house
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- eligible: Being able to be chosen or selected; suitable
- pride: Sense of your own importance and worth
- revolution: When a group overthrows an existing government
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- literature: Writing valued as art, e.g. fiction, drama, poetry
- emotion: A feeling such as sadness, anger or love
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- important: Having power or authority
- economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- argue: To fight or disagree over something
- proposal: Act of asking someone to marry you
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- propose: To make an offer of marriage
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- great: Very good; better than before
- pioneer: Person exploring a new place or field of endeavor
- literary: Concerning writers or the profession of writing
- universally: Applying to all people, times, places
- politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
- lively: Full of life and energy; merry; animated
- tolerable: Able to be endured or suffered; acceptable
- hillside: Side or slope of a hill
- kitty: Amount of money a group of people share
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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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Pride and Prejudice Part 1: Crash Course Literature #411
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