Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- hand up: To raise one's hand in order to get attention, especially in a classroom.
- to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- with God: Being in the presence or care of God, often after death.
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- on the cross: Positioned on or attached to the Christian crucifix symbol.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- by god: An expression of surprise, shock, or emphasis.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- by the Grace of God: With the help or favor of God (general theism).
- at least: As a minimum
- good person: A morally upright and kind individual.
- on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- coping mechanism: A psychological strategy used to manage stress or emotional distress.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- live for: To consider something the most important thing in your life; to find purpose or great pleasure in something.
- from the dead: Returned to life after being dead.
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- beat on: To strike something repeatedly and with force.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- positive attitude: An optimistic and hopeful outlook on life and situations.
- from the top: From the beginning.
- run on: To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
- make a move: To take action; to initiate something.
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- to a man: Every single person involved without exception.
- like no other: Unique; unparalleled; distinctly different from all others.
- over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
- check out
- at first sight: Immediately on seeing someone or something for the first time; based on a first impression.
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- share in: To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
- thankful for: Feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciative.
- hand down: To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
- fly up: To ascend or rise quickly into the air.
- face to face: (Meeting) while looking at someone
- set on: To attack
- first three: The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
- on God: Used to solemnly swear or emphasize truthfulness.
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- on the door: Situated on the surface or part of a door.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- fall for: To be deceived or tricked by someone
- into perspective: To clarify or provide a broader understanding of a situation or issue.
- through with: Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
- in shock: When not enough blood flows round the body
- right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
- left and right: In both the left and right directions.
- in service: Available for use; operational
- in my book: According to my personal opinion or belief.
- of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
- in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
- knock on: To strike a door or window to attract attention.
- kick in: (Of a medicine, plan, etc.) to start to have an effect; become operative
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
- live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
- down under: A colloquial term for Australia and New Zealand.
- against you: In opposition to you.
- with the Lord: In the care or presence of God; deceased and at peace.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- next to: Being located along side another
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- build on: To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
- run down: To be in a bad condition
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- faith: Belief in a god or gods; religion
- love: Person's name
- blind: Unable to see; with eyes that cannot see
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- rock: To be greatly upset by something, e.g. a death
- plan: Drawing of how something should be done or made
- hope: When you wish something will happen; what you wish
- heaven: Place or feeling of great happiness
- lord: (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
- sin: Act that breaks a religious law
- God: Someone admired because they are famous or good
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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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