Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- shrink down: To become smaller in size, amount, or extent.
- in reverse: In the opposite direction.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- in the stars: Determined by fate or destiny.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- the whole story: The complete and unabridged account of something.
- left and right: In both the left and right directions.
- for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- at last: Finally; after a long delay.
- breaks down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- cope with: To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- from the start: From the very beginning; from the outset.
- in a series: Arranged or happening one after another.
- book on: A book about a particular subject.
- by chance: Accidentally; without planning.
- on and off: Intermittently; not continuously.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- in half: Divided into two equal parts.
- cut in: To interrupt someone's conversation
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- once a month: Happening or appearing one time in each month.
- run through: To pierce with a sharp pointed object
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- melt into: To blend or merge smoothly into something else, often losing distinctness.
- force in: To enter a place by applying physical force.
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- off the ground: Having started or begun to operate or succeed.
- fiddle with: To make small movements or adjustments to something, often nervously or restlessly.
- in different ways: Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
- on the verge of: Very near to doing or experiencing something.
- up till: Until a particular time or point.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
- down the line: At a later time; in the future.
- pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- out of place: Not comfortable or belonging in a particular situation.
- in terms of
- such as: For example; like
- by virtue of: By reason of; because of.
- stitch together: To sew pieces of cloth or material to form one piece.
- going on: To continue doing something
- down to earth: Practical, realistic, and approachable.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- beyond question: Without doubt; certainly; undeniably.
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- move forwards: To advance or make progress; to proceed.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- 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 theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
- have at: To attack someone or something.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- fly into: Suddenly become very angry or emotional.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- fizzle out: To gradually fail or end, often after a promising start.
- as we know it: In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
- in tune: Agreeing in pitch; agreeing in opinion
- behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
- in detail: Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
- at first glance: Upon initial observation or assessment.
- at random
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- tiny: Very, very small
- universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- string: To tie or connect things together with a thread
- predict: To guess or estimate what will or might happen
- gravity: (Of a situation) extreme seriousness
- nature: Person's character or particular way of behaving
- idea: Belief, thought, suggestion, opinion or plan
- small: Little in size; not big
- equation: Mathematical statement showing things to be equal
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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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