Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- dig in: To start eating eagerly and enthusiastically.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- have to: Must do
- go at it: To start doing something with a lot of energy and enthusiasm.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- as you like: In any way that you want; according to your preference.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- recap: Brief description of something that had been said
- vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
- staple: Main food of a particular community
- spot: A certain place or area
- experiment: Test performed to assess new ideas or theories
- unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- portion: Serving of food that is intended for one person
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- comfort: To try to make distressed person feel better
- population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
- grain: Seeds of plants used for food
- idiom: Phrase with a special, metaphoric meaning
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- dough: Substance made from flour and water to bake bread
- soak: To make something completely wet
- shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
- correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- regularly: At the usual time each day, week, or month
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- stomach: Place in the body where food is processed
- century: Period of 100 years
- important: Having power or authority
- british: Concerning the culture and people of British
- wheat: A kind of grain that is used to make flour
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- remind: To cause someone to remember what they forgot
- programme: A plan or schedule of events
- chain: To feel to be bound or tied to
- adjective: A word that describes a noun, e.g. happy
- cabbage: Round green vegetable with tightly packed leaves
- spinach: Vegetable with dark green leaves, full of iron
- tummy: Stomach or belly
- fill: To make something full
- basic: At the most important or easiest (beginner) level
- dig: To move material to create a hole
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- sauce: Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
- central: Being in the middle
- exclamation: Abrupt excited utterance
- minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
- invite: To ask someone to go somewhere or do something
- stew: To cook meat or vegetables in hot water
- starchy: Consisting of or containing starch
- satisfy: To make someone happy because they got their wish
- fry: To cook something in fat or oil
- dish: Shallow container that you cook or serve food in
- corn: Small, painful hard spot on the foot
- maize: Corn; a yellow cereal
- turkey: Edible bird resembling a large chicken
- buffalo: Wild animal with horns similar to a large cow
- birthplace: Place where someone was born
- chilli: Hot-tasting spice used in curry, etc.
- tofu: Compressed bean curd used in cooking
- yum: Used to show pleasure at eating something nice
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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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joey joey posted on 2024/08/25Ever wondered why dumplings are so universally loved? This 6 Minute English episode dives into the delicious world of dumplings, exploring their cultural significance and sharing fantastic food vocabulary you can use every day. Get ready to expand your English and your appetite!
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