Vocabulary
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- for sale: (object) that people can buy
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- came into effect: To become operative or valid
- in truth: In fact; actually; really
- ancient history: The study of the distant past, from the earliest humans through the first great civilizations.
- in the open: Publicly; not secret.
- go on: To continue doing something
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- in every way: In all manners or respects; completely.
- of ours: Belonging to us; associated with us.
- for instance: As an example.
- such as: For example; like
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- as such: Something previously stated or understood
- in place of: Instead of; as a substitute for.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
- with difficulty: Indicates doing something with great effort or struggle.
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- at least: As a minimum
- on the contrary: In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- apart from: Except for; not considering
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- at a loss
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- have to: Must do
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- content: Being happy or satisfied
- determine: To control exactly how something will be or act
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- crush: Strong attraction to someone
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- vessel: Container, such as a cup, for holding liquids
- valuable: Being useful or important
- adventure: An exciting and often dangerous experience
- huge: Very very large
- effect: An advantage, benefit
- suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
- crew: Organized group of workers (e.g. on a ship)
- shore: Land along the edge of a sea, lake or river
- trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- pride: Sense of your own importance and worth
- strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
- foreign: Being of a different place or country
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- documentary: Supported by written evidence
- tray: A wide flat thing to carry food on
- enterprise: A business or organization
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- steam: Mist collecting on a surface when wet air cools
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- host: Mass; a great number
- voyage: Long journey to a distant or unknown place
- sleeve: Part of a garment covering the arm
- range: Cooking stove with multiple burners
- great: Very good; better than before
- float: To sell the shares of a company publicly
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- land: Region or country
- bride: Woman who is, or who will get married soon
- captain: Title of a senior officer in the military
- prepare: To make something ready for use
- dutch: Concerning the culture and people of Holland
- tobacco: Cigars and cigarettes
- embarrass: To cause someone to feel ashamed
- treaty: An agreement between nations
- ash: Gray powder left after a fire
- hemp: Plant that can be used to create rope or cloth
- smoke: To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
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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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First Japanese Visitor to USA Describes American Life // 1860 Tokugawa Embassy // Primary Source
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df2smknjps posted on 2025/03/23Ever wondered what America looked like to a visitor from Japan in 1860? This fascinating primary source account details the first Japanese embassy's journey across the Pacific and their initial impressions of American life, from bustling port towns to surprising customs. You'll get a unique glimpse into history and pick up some great vocabulary for describing cultural differences!
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