Vocabulary
- at least: As a minimum
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- make up: To invent or create a story
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- piece together: To assemble or put together from fragments or parts.
- in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
- in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
- kill me: An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- tell on: To report someone's bad behavior to an authority.
- fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- out of a job: Without employment; having lost one's job.
- happy ending: A conclusion to a story, play, movie, etc., in which everything turns out well for the protagonists.
- a few moments: A short period of time
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- stall out: (of an engine) to stop suddenly because of a lack of power.
- by any means: In any way possible, regardless of the method
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
- play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- check out
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- coincidence: Occurrence by chance, not design or planned
- random: Chosen, done without a particular plan or pattern
- binge: To eat or drink too much at one time
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- escape: Act to briefly ignoring boring or bad things
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- screw: To cheat someone, as out of money/property
- resolution: End part of a story resolving the conflict
- chase: Act of going after someone to catch them
- engagement: Something you must do at a set time; appointment
- subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- meticulous: Extremely careful to do things correctly
- perk: An advantage or something extra, such as money or goods, that you are given because of your job
- certificate: Official paper accepted as proof of something
- tribute: Something that is said or done to show respect
- abandon: To discard or intentionally get rid of an item
- stall: Walled area in a barn where a farm animal is kept
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- leave: To go away from; depart
- resolve: To make a decision to do something
- biological: Being related to life and living things
- twist: To turn something in a circular direction
- mattress: Thick soft part of a bed that you lie on
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- irritate: To disturb, anger, or upset someone
- delivery: Way someone acts when speaking publicly
- manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
- haul: To pull or drag something heavy (e.g. boat)
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- piece: A counter in a board game
- reunion: Act of people meeting after being apart
- reconcile: To balance the accounts
- spell: To lead to future trouble
- bribe: Payment of money so you can do something dishonest
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- weirdo: Someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric
- gig: Show; performance; job for a musician or performer
- refuse: To not accept, allow, or give something
- stab: To strike a blow with a knife, as to kill someone
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- actively: Doing things to achieve a specific goal
- bummer: Irritating or disappointing experience
- season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
- inform: To give information or facts about something
- compatibility: Ability to get on (or be used) well together
- cop: Slang for police officer
- fend: To try to manage for yourself without assistance
- legally: In a way that is allowed by or related to laws
- finale: Last part of a musical piece or performance
- dangle: To hang loosely in the air; hold a thing like this
- birth: Time when a baby or young animal is born
- incomplete: Not finished; not having everything necessary
- semblance: Outward appearance
- lily: Type of plant with big, leafy flowers
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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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