Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- vegetable stock: A savory liquid made by simmering vegetables in water, used as a base for soups, sauces, and other dishes.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
- wipe it down: To clean a surface by wiping it with a cloth or sponge.
- down with: Suffering from an illness.
- throw out: To make someone leave, because of bad behavior
- to hand: To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
- going on: To continue doing something
- little bit crazy: Slightly mad or eccentric; somewhat irrational.
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- sesame oil: An oil derived from sesame seeds, used in cooking and as a flavouring.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- on a stick: Food that is served on a stick
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- blend of: A mixture of different things combined together.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- check out
- essential: Extremely or most important and necessary
- subtle: Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
- extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
- overwhelming: To defeat something or someone completely
- ingredient: Food item used when making a meal or drink
- average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- aware: Knowing or feeling that something exists
- exclusive: Being available only to people with a lot of money
- scratch: To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
- bacteria: The very small creatures that can cause disease
- crush: Strong attraction to someone
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- sake: Japanese rice wine
- stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
- pour: To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
- stir: To arouse (attention or interest)
- flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- blend: To combine different elements or substances
- savory: (Of taste) salty or spicy rather than sweet
- alcohol: A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
- ferment: To go through a chemical change to make alcohol
- dip: To decrease or lower temporarily
- heck: Expressing surprise, or frustration
- roast: To strongly criticize often in a teasing manner
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- wheat: A kind of grain that is used to make flour
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- steam: Mist collecting on a surface when wet air cools
- taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- alive: Living; not dead
- pack: Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- pantry: Room for preparation or storage of foods
- discount: To consider to be not important or not true
- type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
- shave: To cut the beard/hair close to skin with a razor
- fishy: Strange; suspicious; probably untrue
- add: To include as well
- thin: Flowing with ease; with a high percentage of water
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- soy: Food substance made from soya beans
- smell: To have a particular odor
- wine: Dark red color
- select: To choose a suitable thing from a group
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- salty: Containing or tasting like salt
- bonito: Fishes similar to mackerels and tunas
- shiitake: Edible east Asian mushroom
- miso: Paste made from fermented soybeans and malt
- tofu: Compressed bean curd used in cooking
- teriyaki: Spicy soy sauce for grilling or broiling meats
- tare: Weedy annual grass often occurs in grain
- kombu: Edible kelp used in East Asian cuisine
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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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Japanese Pantry Items Explained
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/07/18Ever wondered what's really in a Japanese pantry? This video breaks down essential ingredients like dashi and miso, giving you the vocabulary to understand and even start cooking Japanese dishes at home! You'll pick up tons of practical food terms and a deeper appreciation for Japanese culinary culture.
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