Vocabulary
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- have to: Must do
- got to: To arrive at some place
- going on: To continue doing something
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- judging from: Based on the available evidence or information.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- know better: To be wise enough not to do something.
- queue up: To form a line of people waiting for something.
- at least: As a minimum
- head up: To lead or manage a team, project, or organization.
- in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
- make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- come down to: To become in the end a matter of
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- turn on
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- check out
- in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- pile: Large amount of something
- chill: State of being a little cold
- capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
- vibrant: Having a lot of energy and being very active
- region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
- adventure: An exciting and often dangerous experience
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- pedestrian: Unremarkable; ordinary; not special
- queue: Line of people or cars waiting for something
- notoriously: So as to be well-known for being something bad
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- canal: Channel cut through land for boats or ships
- hop: Dance party
- unpleasant: Causing a bad feeling in people
- ferry: Passenger boat on a regular schedule
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
- flexibility: The quality of being able to be bent or stretched
- picturesque: Pretty/interesting in a cute, old-fashioned way
- lush: Someone who is often drunk
- cross: Angry and upset
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- transit: System of transportation, often in a city
- light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
- famous: Excellent
- come: To arrive at a place
- southern: Concerning a region in the south
- turquoise: Color that is a combination of green and blue
- cheeky: Daring to be slightly rude, but in a funny way
- peace: Calm and quiet state
- upgrade: To improve something in terms of quality
- van: Truck with an enclosed cargo space
- shower: Device producing falling water for cleaning
- ocean: Large body of salt water; a large sea
- custard: Sweet, pudding-like dessert made with eggs, milk
- overseas: In or to a foreign country that is across a sea
- passenger: Person who is traveling in a vehicle
- sexist: Discriminatory behavior towards the opposite sex
- excite: To make something or someone become more active
- daylight: Light of the sun during the day
- unreal: Seeming strange or imaginary
- camper: Someone staying in a tent or camping vehicle
- seaside: Resort area next to the sea shore
- nightlife: Nighttime diversions, e.g. clubs
- seafood: Fish, shellfish, etc. that can be eaten
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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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A Day In Wellington & Ferry to South Island New Zealand
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/07/20Ever wondered what it's like to take the ferry from Wellington to New Zealand's South Island? You'll get a fantastic look at the journey, including tips for the Interislander ferry and a taste of local seafood chowder! Plus, you'll pick up practical phrases for travel and learn about the beautiful sights along the way.
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