Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- got to: To arrive at some place
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- back then: At that time in the past.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- go on: To continue doing something
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- except that: But; with the exception that.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- going on: To continue doing something
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- for instance: As an example.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- search for: To try to find someone or something.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- advanced technology: Cutting-edge or highly developed technology.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- fight on: To continue fighting despite difficulties or setbacks.
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
- get with it: To understand and become involved in what is happening.
- rise up: To attempt to defeat government or ruler
- wait around: To wait idly or without a specific purpose.
- without further ado: Without unnecessary delay or introduction; immediately.
- warm up: To gently exercise muscles before doing sport
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- have on: To be wearing something.
- look away: To turn your eyes in a different direction, especially because you are embarrassed, frightened, or upset.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- six times: Multiplied by six; a factor of six.
- of all time: The best or most significant in history.
- throw on: To put on clothing quickly and carelessly.
- come at: To approach someone to attack them
- start in: To begin a job or activity.
- freshen up: To wash and make oneself look clean and tidy.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
- at a price: Achieved but with negative consequences or a significant cost.
- in the presence of: While someone or something else is present.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- come about: To turn a boat around; (of boat) to turn around
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- hot and heavy: Having a passionate, intense romantic or sexual relationship.
- like no other: Unique; unparalleled; distinctly different from all others.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- flat out: To go as fast as you possibly can
- rattle off: To say something quickly and without much thought or hesitation.
- walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- come upon: To accidentally find; discover something
- save the day: To prevent a disaster or failure; to rescue a situation.
- suck in: To inhale or draw something into the mouth or lungs.
- check out
- give away
- halfway through: At or in the middle of a period of time or an activity.
- bump into: To meet someone accidentally
- award ceremony: A formal event at which prizes or awards are given.
- some time ago: At a point in the past; not recently.
- sit back: To relax and take it easy.
- stay home: To remain in one's house or residence.
- such as: For example; like
- in the absence of: When someone or something is not present or available.
- down under: A colloquial term for Australia and New Zealand.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
- mess with: To interfere with or tamper with something.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- unto itself: By itself; considered alone as a separate matter.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- down the line: At a later time; in the future.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- as we know it: In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
- swing by: To visit a place briefly, usually on the way to somewhere else.
- back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
- plunge into: To begin doing something with great enthusiasm or to become very involved in something.
- take out: To apply for and get a license
- in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
- get on with: To have a good relationship with someone
- in the light of: Considering new information or facts.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- on the horizon: About to happen; approaching.
- move away: To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- hand down: To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
- to hand: To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
- shoot the messenger: To blame the bearer of bad news unfairly.
- come down to: To become in the end a matter of
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
- apart from: Except for; not considering
- for all that: Despite that; even though.
- all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- on a roll: Experiencing a period of success or good luck.
- come out with: To go out with someone on a date
- in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- fly in the face of: To openly contradict or oppose something established.
- pop in: To visit someone briefly.
- even out: To become level or uniform.
- in circles: Moving or going around and around; not progressing.
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- cut through: To pass or go directly through something, often overcoming an obstacle.
- come before: To happen or exist earlier in time than something else.
- on the back of: As a result of or following something.
- positive impact: A beneficial or advantageous effect.
- at most: Not more than; a maximum of.
- clean up after: To tidy or remove mess left by oneself or others.
- out of the way: Remote; isolated.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
- in power: Having control of a country or organization.
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- call out: To criticize someone to modify their behavior
- bear on: To have an influence or effect on something.
- as useful: Equally useful; to the same degree of usefulness.
- in hand: In one's possession or control.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- silver screen: The cinema; the film industry.
- the silver screen: The cinema; the world of films.
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- kinda: Short way of saying 'kind of'
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- point: An item to be discussed
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
- science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
- discover: To find something new that was not known before
- particle: Adverb or preposition that joins with a verb
- hole: An empty space, as in the ground, in a sock etc.
- black: To fill in something to make it a very dark color
- frontier: Border crossing between countries
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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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