Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- have to: Must do
- black market: An illegal market in which goods or currencies are bought and sold in violation of official restrictions.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- look around: To explore a place; search for something.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- go away: To go on vacation
- going on: To continue doing something
- go higher: To increase or rise to a greater level.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- compared with: In relation to
- other places: Different locations or areas
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- down memory lane: A nostalgic journey into the past, recalling pleasant memories.
- recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
- influence: To affect or change something indirectly
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
- military: Army or armed forces
- rare: (Of meat) cooked, but still red and juicy
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- sake: Japanese rice wine
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
- hustle: To make someone move quickly by pushing them
- mustard: Spicy yellow or brown condiment used to add flavor
- surplus: More than is needed or wanted
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- trip: To release an electrical switch
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- staff: Employees of a company
- great: Very good; better than before
- sauce: Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
- seaweed: Plant growing in the sea, especially marine algae
- brave: (Old-fashioned) A native American warrior
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- store: To put things in a place for later use
- cricket: Sport played by two teams hitting a ball with bats
- squid: Sea creature with ten arms, and a long thin body
- bug: To bother someone
- choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- famous: Excellent
- fresh: Clean; not used or dirty
- exciting: To cause a reaction; make active
- lunar: Concerning, about, or from the moon
- cream: Pale color that is yellowish white
- skewer: Thin metal or wooden stick to hold pieces of food
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- inexpensive: Having a low price; cheap
- spicy: Hot and strongly flavored in taste
- army: Large group of soldiers organized to fight in wars
- war: Situation where armies fight each other
- scorpion: Insect with long taim and a poisonous sting
- federation: Group of organizations joined together
- pineapple: A sweet fruit with yellow flesh and green skin
- gentleman: Man who has good manners and is considerate
- kebab: Cubes of meat marinated and cooked on a skewer
- vodka: Alcoholic spirit distilled from potatoes, etc.
- guidebook: Book with basic information or instruction
- honey: Sweet, thick golden liquid that is made by bees
- beer: Alcoholic drink that is made from wheat or grains
- candy: Small sweet foods made mostly of sugar
- nan: Flat Indian bread
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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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Welcome to "Ameyoko" where you can feel the good old Japan!
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/07/17Ready to step back in time and experience the vibrant energy of old Tokyo? Dive into Ameyoko market with us, where you'll discover delicious street food, unique military surplus shops, and even learn about its fascinating postwar history! You'll pick up practical phrases and cultural insights perfect for your next trip.
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