Vocabulary
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- use up: To use all of; consume
- picks up: To catch a criminal and take to police station
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- for too long: For an excessively extended period.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- hanging out: To spend time with your friends
- random: Chosen, done without a particular plan or pattern
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- proper: Correct according to social or moral rules
- generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
- pour: To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
- introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
- hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- leave: To go away from; depart
- shelf: Flat, narrow surface on an area of rock or sand
- roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- neighborhood: Area of a town or city that people live in
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- greet: To meet with friendly words and actions; welcome
- sauce: Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
- disposal: Act of giving or throwing something away
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
- boil: To become extremely angry or excited
- dispose: To get rid of by throwing away
- sin: Act that breaks a religious law
- fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- march: To force someone to walk somewhere
- rent: To give the use of something in return for payment
- cross: Angry and upset
- train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
- bonus: Extra money for achieving, exceeding targets
- cover: To record a different version of another song
- ketchup: Thick red sauce made from tomatoes
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- drench: To make someone or something extremely wet
- convenience: Quality of being easy to do or saving time
- spaghetti: Italian pasta in long thin strands
- belong: To be a welcomed as a new member of a group
- graveyard: Area used for burials; area with many graves
- forgive: To stop blaming someone for guilt, mistake
- disappoint: To not meet the expectations of others or yourself
- fry: To cook something in fat or oil
- fashion: Style of dress or activity popular at some time
- soy: Food substance made from soya beans
- wink: To quickly close one eye, as when making a signal
- garbage: Waste material that has been thrown out
- corn: Small, painful hard spot on the foot
- flashy: Bright and fancy, but not tasteful
- compilation: Act of gathering things into a list, group
- sushi: Rice (with raw fish) wrapped in seaweed
- yahoo: Person who is not very intelligent or cultured
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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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Miho Ishii posted on 2021/04/20Ever wondered if you're *too* local in Japan? This fun video from Ask Japanese dives into hilarious signs that you've totally blended in, from convenience store habits to everyday greetings! You'll pick up tons of practical phrases and cultural insights perfect for anyone living in or dreaming of Tokyo life.
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