Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- under construction
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- going on: To continue doing something
- on time
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- bump into: To meet someone accidentally
- for your information: Used to introduce a piece of information, often when disagreeing or correcting someone.
- considered rude: Regarded as impolite or offensive.
- take it slow: To proceed at a relaxed and unhurried pace.
- go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- look back: To think about past events
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- zoom out: To decrease the magnification of an image, showing more of the scene.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- in progress: Currently taking place or being done; not yet completed.
- way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- come after: To follow someone in order to threaten them
- awkward: Lacking smooth movement
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- slightly: Only a little
- mess: Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
- express: To send something by fast mail
- domestic: Someone paid to help with housework in your house
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- crowd: To force too many things, people into
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- transition: Change from one state, movement, place to another
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- rude: Being unkind or impolite to others; disrespectful
- construction: Act of building something; thing that is built
- congestion: Excessive accumulation of blood/fluid in the body
- connection: Something that joins things together; being joined
- trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- essay: Short piece of written opinion on a subject
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- rush: To attack someone suddenly in a group
- leave: To go away from; depart
- stream: To send a constant flow of data over the internet
- peak: Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
- narrow: Not wide; short from one side to the other
- ramp: Path that increases in height as you walk up it
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- block: Solid piece of material used for building
- hub: Center of action or interest
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- exhaust: System of pipes through which gases escape
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- smooth: Moving without stops and starts
- jam: To block a signal (e.g. radio waves)
- tunnel: Passage under the ground, often for cars or trains
- future: Time that is to come after the present
- elevator: Machine that carries people between floors
- entrance: A place where you enter a house or other building
- alley: A narrow road or path between buildings
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- demolish: To destroy completely (e.g. an idea, a building)
- luggage: Suitcases and bags
- teeny: Very small
- nugget: Small, solid lump (of gold, chicken, wisdom etc.)
- depart: To die
- upgrade: To improve something in terms of quality
- upload: To transfer a file or data to the internet
- overview: A description of the main points; summary
- rundown: (Of building) old and in poor condition
- wheelchair: Movable chair mounted on large wheels
- subway: Train system running under the ground in a city
- cherry: Small, round fruit with a red or black skin
- motorcycle: Motorbike; vehicle with two wheels and an engine
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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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Tokyo Monorail Station to Haneda - Get Around the Mess
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/07/18Navigating Tokyo's Hamamatsucho Station during rush hour can be a real challenge, especially with ongoing construction! This video gives you the inside scoop on how to smoothly catch the Tokyo Monorail to Haneda Airport, complete with practical tips for luggage and avoiding the crowds. You'll pick up useful phrases for daily travel and get a feel for navigating busy Japanese stations!
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