Vocabulary
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- on the verge of: Very near to doing or experiencing something.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- have to: Must do
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- at last: Finally; after a long delay.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- into space: Toward or entering the region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- ride into: To enter a place on horseback or other vehicle.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- at a price: Achieved but with negative consequences or a significant cost.
- home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
- at hand: Close by; readily available.
- out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
- next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
- in terms of
- one and the same: Exactly the same person or thing.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- look the other way: To deliberately ignore something wrong or bad that happens.
- in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- have on: To be wearing something.
- fly out: To leave a place by airplane.
- stay up: To not go to bed until late
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- reaches out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- such as: For example; like
- evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- light on: To illuminate something.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- go on: To continue doing something
- consist of
- interact with
- account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
- in different ways: Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
- by chance: Accidentally; without planning.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
- for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
- do without: To manage without having or doing something
- go straight: To continue in the same direction without turning.
- turn into: To change to become something else
- at least: As a minimum
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- in comparison: When compared to something else.
- fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- split off: To become separated or detached from something.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- out of the picture: No longer involved or relevant in a situation.
- left out: To forget; omit
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
- get along: To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- breaks down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- at the most: No more than; maximum amount or degree.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- of all time: The best or most significant in history.
- going on: To continue doing something
- in the stars: Determined by fate or destiny.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- tiny: Very, very small
- universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
- theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
- light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
- science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
- string: To tie or connect things together with a thread
- picture: General situation or state of being
- fabric: Cloth or material
- gravity: (Of a situation) extreme seriousness
- quest: Long and challenging journey to find something
- earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
- atom: Smallest bit that matter can be broken down into
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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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