Vocabulary
- to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
- by god: An expression of surprise, shock, or emphasis.
- have to: Must do
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- from now on: Starting at this moment and continuing indefinitely into the future.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- cut out: To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
- go with the flow: To accept and adapt to events without resistance.
- stand out
- in the flesh: In person; physically present.
- with God: Being in the presence or care of God, often after death.
- live out: To experience something, especially something that you have planned or hoped for.
- seek out: To look for and find someone or something, especially when it is not easy to find.
- live for: To consider something the most important thing in your life; to find purpose or great pleasure in something.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- such as: For example; like
- in power: Having control of a country or organization.
- graduate from: To successfully complete a course of study at a university, college, or school.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- in terms of
- allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
- back to work: Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- measure up: To be good enough; to meet the required standard.
- to the bone: Thoroughly; completely; to the innermost part.
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- calm down: To make or become relaxed after being stressed
- under the sun: Everything in the world; everything imaginable.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- stay up: To not go to bed until late
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- turn into: To change to become something else
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- get in with: To become popular or friendly with someone, often for personal gain.
- anything other than: Except for; not including
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- sit down: To take a seat
- regular job: A full-time, permanent employment position.
- going on: To continue doing something
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
- live up: To be as good as expected or promised.
- a bit longer: For a slightly longer period of time.
- check on: To check that things are OK, correct
- up until now: Until the present time; so far.
- in blood: Covered or stained with blood, literally or figuratively.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- at the risk of: Used to introduce a statement that may offend or be criticized.
- take with: To bring something or someone along when you go somewhere.
- in command: Having control or authority over something or someone.
- of all things: Used to express surprise or disbelief at something unexpected or unusual.
- night and day: Continuously; all the time.
- human development: The process of improvement in people's well-being and quality of life.
- in the hand: Physically held or grasped in one's hand.
- regardless of
- in accordance with: In agreement with; following
- rise above: To overcome or surmount a difficult situation or challenge.
- climb up: To ascend or move to a higher position by using one's hands and feet.
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- bow down: To submit to someone or something; to show respect or obedience.
- end in: To have something as the final result.
- at most: Not more than; a maximum of.
- without me: Not including me; excluding me.
- do without: To manage without having or doing something
- in vain: Without success or result; futilely.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- take for example: To use as an instance or illustration.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- care for: To want or desire a thing
- for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
- clean out: To empty a place of things, e.g. a room
- in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
- go find: To search for and locate someone or something.
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- confide in: To tell someone secrets because you trust them.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- get along: To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
- in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
- apart from: Except for; not considering
- better understanding: An improved level of comprehension or knowledge.
- interact with
- cling to: To hold onto something tightly, often for support or safety.
- above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
- things change: Circumstances or situations do not remain constant; they evolve or transform over time.
- great change: A significant or substantial alteration or transformation.
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
- like a demon: Doing something with great energy or intensity.
- on God: Used to solemnly swear or emphasize truthfulness.
- get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
- write down: To record in writing
- my eye: Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- to death: Extremely; to a great degree
- struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- pursue: To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
- destination: The place you are traveling to
- status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
- authority: The power to give orders to people
- escape: Act to briefly ignoring boring or bad things
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- path: Method of living leading to a particular result
- pursuit: Act of following someone to catch them
- prestigious: Respected as being important and with high status
- seek: To ask someone for help
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- arrogant: Rude, from belief you are better than others
- fate: What will happen to you in the future, often bad
- degree: Amount or extent of something
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- meaningful: Having importance; showing someone's intention
- destiny: Someone's future; the power that governs this
- corruption: State of being damaged or spoiled
- gain: To increase in something, such as weight
- rely: Depend on with full trust or confidence
- fault: A failure or negative aspect of
- sovereignty: The power a country has to decide for itself
- corrupt: To persuade someone to act illegal or immorally
- important: Having power or authority
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- education: Academic field studying the practice of teaching
- worship: Acts of respect and honor to God or a god
- toil: To do hard physical work for a long time
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- score: A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
- successful: Having the desired effect or result
- college: School or educational institution for adults
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- future: Time that is to come after the present
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- mankind: All humans thought of as one group; humanity
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- govern: To officially control land and make policies
- university: High-level educational institution; college
- cheat: To be unfaithful to (your wife, boyfriend etc.)
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- scholar: Educated person who attends or attended school
- tutor: A teacher who deals with students personally
- knowledge: Information, understanding, or skill
- chord: Line that joins two points on a circle
- choir: Group of people who sing together e.g. in church
- salvation: Being sent to heaven by believing in God
- fellowship: Friendly feeling or relationship
- constrain: To make someone do something by strong persuasion
- almighty: Having complete power
- satanic: Extremely evil or cruel
- satan: An evil spirit said to be in control of hell
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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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