Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- such as: For example; like
- western countries: Countries generally located in Europe and North America, characterized by democratic governments and capitalist economies.
- have to: Must do
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- give out: To be used up; have nothing left; fail
- everyday people: Ordinary or common people, without special status or wealth.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- come along: To go with someone who takes the lead
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- soak up: To absorb; to become filled with (something)
- lead to: To result in some action
- taste good: To have a pleasant flavor.
- shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- few steps: A small number of steps; a short distance.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
- become popular: To start to be liked by many people.
- on the regular: Frequently; regularly; often.
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
- next to: Being located along side another
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- check out
- grocery: Daily foods such as flour, sugar, and tinned foods
- typically: In a normal or usual way
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- dump: To end a romantic relationship
- cuisine: Certain style or technique of cooking
- typical: Normal; usual; expected
- section: A part of a whole
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
- standard: Official unit of measuring something
- relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- mild: Gentle in nature or behavior
- slice: Way of hitting the ball so the ball curves
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- grill: Plate of food that has been grilled
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
- taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- clog: To make or become blocked or filled with something
- traditional: Involved in a custom or event common to a people
- daily: Happening every day
- splendid: Very impressive and beautiful
- sauce: Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
- frozen: Hard, solid because it is below zero degrees
- salmon: Light pinkish orange color
- spice: Plant used for making food sweet or hot-tasting
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- pan: To follow an object being filmed with a camera
- cover: To record a different version of another song
- season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
- paste: To move computer data from one page to another
- powder: Dry material made up of small powder-like pieces
- delicious: Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
- stew: To cook meat or vegetables in hot water
- probiotic: Beneficial bacterium found in the intestinal tract of healthy mammals; often considered to be a plant
- selection: Process of choosing someone or something carefully
- fresh: Clean; not used or dirty
- pepper: Green, red, or yellow vegetable with hollow center
- cream: Pale color that is yellowish white
- fry: To cook something in fat or oil
- chili: Hot-tasting spice used in curry, etc.
- website: Collection of webpages in one location
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- western: Movies often about cowboys in the American West
- bread: Money or earnings
- pre: A prefix meaning 'before'
- pork: Meat of a pig, used for food
- miso: Paste made from fermented soybeans and malt
- supermarket: Self-service store selling groceries etc.
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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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What My Japanese Wife Really Buys at the Supermarket in Japan
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/06/18Ever wondered what goes into a Japanese supermarket haul? Join us for a fun tour of a Japanese supermarket where you'll pick up tons of practical vocabulary for everyday foods like 'furikake' and 'frozen udon', plus learn about unique ingredients and cultural shopping habits!
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