Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- 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.
- for instance: As an example.
- have to: Must do
- on the go: Very busy and active.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- quick look: A brief or cursory inspection or examination.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- check out
- tap on: To touch someone or something gently and usually repeatedly, often to attract attention.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- mark up: To increase the price of, to make more profit
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- to hand: To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
- look around: To explore a place; search for something.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- next to: Being located along side another
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- on the canvas: Knocked down, especially in boxing or other fights.
- name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
- take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- on watch: Actively keeping guard or observing for something.
- complete picture: A thorough and comprehensive understanding of a situation or event.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- incredibly important: Extremely significant or crucial.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- at a glance: Immediately; instantly upon looking.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- plug in
- bring out: To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
- in charge: To be responsible for
- in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
- drag in: To arrive somewhere reluctantly or heavily, often tired or late.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- spread out: To extend or stretch over a large area.
- in Minecraft: Within the virtual world of the game Minecraft.
- watch out: To be careful; to be alert to danger
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
- with bated breath: In great suspense; very anxiously or excitedly.
- back to work: Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
- sit down: To take a seat
- own up: To admit that you did something wrong
- family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
- in sync: Operating or occurring at the same time or rate.
- on television: Appearing or broadcast on TV.
- interact with
- such as: For example; like
- on the hour: Exactly at the stated hour; when the minutes are zero.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- on the watch: Being alert and carefully observing for something.
- better than ever: In a more improved or desirable state than at any previous time.
- for long: For a considerable period of time.
- critical to: Extremely important or essential.
- drown out: To prevent a sound from being heard by making a louder noise.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- make some noise: To create a loud sound, often to show excitement or approval.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- listen in: To secretly listen to a conversation.
- stark contrast: A sharp, clear, and obvious difference between two things.
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- move down: To physically shift to a lower position or location.
- to date: Up to the present time; until now.
- en route: On the way; during a journey.
- work around: To find a way to avoid a problem or obstacle.
- come at: To approach someone to attack them
- behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
- from the outset: From the beginning of a process or event.
- in the wind: Something likely to happen or be revealed soon.
- count against: To be a factor that harms or reduces chances of success.
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
- new level: A higher or improved stage of achievement or quality.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- zoom out: To decrease the magnification of an image, showing more of the scene.
- get lost: An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- in the moment: At the present time; now.
- hand off: To transfer responsibility or control to someone else.
- walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
- close to home: Emotionally sensitive or personally relevant to someone.
- out of the way: Remote; isolated.
- heading home: Going towards one's home.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- deal with
- fan out: To spread out from a central point, like a fan.
- move back: To retreat or withdraw from a position.
- draw on: To come to its end
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- serve up: To present food to someone, typically in a restaurant or at home.
- pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
- drag out: To make something continue for longer than necessary.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- in a row: One after another without a break.
- to the left: In or toward the left direction.
- not limited to: Including something but also allowing other things; not restricted to.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- in a big way: To a great or significant extent.
- go beyond: To do more than planned or expected; exceed
- a tremendous amount: A very large quantity or number of something.
- for short: As a shortened form of a name or phrase.
- quite simply: In a clear and straightforward manner; without complication.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- tap into: To manage to use something in a way that brings you benefits
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- cut on: To switch on; to activate (a device or light).
- going on: To continue doing something
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- on location: At a place that is not a studio; a place away from the studio where a movie or TV show is being filmed
- in every way: In all manners or respects; completely.
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- create with: To use specific tools, materials, or techniques in the process of creating something.
- hit with: To strike someone or something using an object.
- on demand: Whenever requested or needed.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- on the news: Reported or broadcasted as part of a news program.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- leave on: To keep something (especially clothing) on your body.
- a wide array: A large and impressive collection or range of things.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- page in: Contact someone by pager urgently.
- pull down: To destroy an old building; demolish
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- up and running: Fully operational; functioning correctly.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
- in terms of
- by hand: Done manually; not by machine.
- of all time: The best or most significant in history.
- light up: To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- play on: To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
- come along: To go with someone who takes the lead
- bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- dream up: To invent or imagine something, especially something unusual or ingenious.
- in the making: Developing or being made; in the process of becoming something.
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- content: Being happy or satisfied
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- native: Someone from or born in a specific country
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
- automatically: In a way not requiring control by a person
- huge: Very very large
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- performance: Act of doing something
- tap: To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
- drag: To reluctantly move or go somewhere
- project: To predict what will happen in the future
- text: To send a message by phone or other device
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- catalyst: Person/thing causing a change or event to happen
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- slide: Part of machines that slides backward and forward
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- audio: Concerning sound
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- screen: To hide or block something from being seen
- display: (Animals) to indicate readiness for sex
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- great: Very good; better than before
- invite: To ask someone to go somewhere or do something
- swift: Quick
- safari: Tour to watch animals in their natural environment
- datum: Item of factual information
- markup: Difference the cost of goods and the price
- cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
- desktop: Home screen on a computer
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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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