Vocabulary
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- have to: Must do
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- sit down: To take a seat
- got to: To arrive at some place
- deal with
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- in the ground: Located within or beneath the surface of the earth.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- come over to: To visit someone's house
- cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- to the bone: Thoroughly; completely; to the innermost part.
- lay out: To show or explain your plans carefully
- the icing on the cake: An additional benefit that makes a good situation even better.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- on display: In a place where something can be seen by the public.
- one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
- made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- climb up: To ascend or move to a higher position by using one's hands and feet.
- hide out: To conceal oneself, especially to avoid detection or capture.
- jump out: To suddenly appear or move forward, often to surprise someone.
- way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
- take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
- at least: As a minimum
- see red: To suddenly become very angry or outraged.
- out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
- for days: For a long period of time; lasting several days.
- hanging out: To spend time with your friends
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
- description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- familiar: Well-known or easily recognized
- exact: Completely correct; accurate; specific
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- sneak: To move around in a way so no one will see you
- slip: Act of beginning to fall from losing balance
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- tiny: Very, very small
- accumulate: To gather or acquire so that you have more of it
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- spirit: Person's strong determination or attitude
- flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
- giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- performance: Act of doing something
- ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- theme: An main or dominant idea, motif
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- spit: To forcefully blow saliva out from your mouth
- secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- devastate: To cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- wild: In a manner which lacks control
- limit: Point beyond which it is not possible to go
- habit: Loose clothing like a cloak, worn by monks, nuns
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- disperse: To separate and spread out in different directions
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- snack: Small amount of food eaten between meals
- sponsor: Person that supports the passage of a new law
- last: Final; with nothing following; after all others
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
- edition: Form in which a book, magazine etc. is released
- peek: To look at something quickly (often secretly)
- entrance: A place where you enter a house or other building
- ketchup: Thick red sauce made from tomatoes
- artisanal: Of products made skillfully by hand
- upstairs: On a floor above
- valentine: The person you date on Valentine's Day
- duck: To avoid doing something that is difficult
- temple: A flat area on the side of the forehead
- earthquake: Heavy shaking of the ground due to natural forces
- tableware: Dishes, silverware, glasses used at the table
- samurai: Japanese warrior from centuries ago
- unnecessarily: In an unnecessary manner
Get the full experience in the app
Learn anywhere with detailed sentence and usage analysis
01:03
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.
Get the full experience in the app
Look up words anytime with pronunciation, part of speech, and usage
brave
US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
A2 Elementary
Get the full experience in the app
Practice speaking anytime and get instant pronunciation feedback
Try this speaking exercise.
Try practicing with this sentence.
80
0
林宜悉 posted on 2025/07/24Ever wondered what it's like to spend a night inside Japan's oldest maze? You'll get an amazing look at a unique temple stay in Toyama, complete with incredible high-tech features like heated pavement and hidden samurai doors! This video is a fantastic way to learn practical Japanese phrases and cultural insights you can use every day.
Learn this video on the APP!
The VoiceTube App has more in-depth practice for videos!
