Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- go after: To chase or pursue something
- experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- got to: To arrive at some place
- take the cake: To be the most remarkable or extreme example, often negative.
- take a bath: To wash oneself in a bathtub.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- japanese style: Having characteristics typical of Japan, especially in design or aesthetics.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- aside from
- set up
- in comparison: When compared to something else.
- turn off
- at least: As a minimum
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- in detail: Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
- show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- from now on: Starting at this moment and continuing indefinitely into the future.
- seen better days: To be in poor condition or not as good as before.
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
- recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- creepy: Scary; annoying or unpleasant
- encourage: To increase the chance of something happening
- avoid: To prevent from happening
- condition: To improve something to make it better
- screw: To cheat someone, as out of money/property
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- depict: To represent or describe something using words
- sink: To push something down into the ground
- mystery: Quality of being strange and not understood
- plug: Wood, rubber or metal used to block a hole
- tear: Drop of salty water from the eye
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- blanket: Piece of cloth you covers yourself with in bed
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- verdict: Jury or judges finding or decision as to guilt
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- capsule: Tube-shaped plastic casing filled with medicine
- ceiling: Top part of a room above your head
- mattress: Thick soft part of a bed that you lie on
- ton: Unit of weight; 907 kilograms (US); 1016 (UK)
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- balcony: Platform with a rail projecting out of a building
- specialty: Skill or a dish that a person, business is good at
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- ban: To make something illegal or not allowed
- fill: To make something full
- worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
- nail: Pointed piece of metal used to join pieces of wood
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- cord: A long strong material, thicker than string
- wire: Thin, flexible thread of metal
- elevator: Machine that carries people between floors
- inspection: Official examination to make sure everything is ok
- trash: Garbage or anything that is worthless
- alley: A narrow road or path between buildings
- official: Real, exact, truely felt
- area: Amount of measured space
- sponge: Soft cleaning material able to absorb water
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- link: Any one of the rings that are part of a chain
- tour: To travel to several places to perform a show
- insulation: Material that is used to prevent heat, etc. passing
- continental: Of or typical of the culture of mainland Europe
- crow: Large black bird
- barley: Plant producing grain used in food and alcohol
- twitter: To make small chattering sounds, like some birds
- overrun: To exceed or be too much; take too long
- whew: Sound people make when they are relieved
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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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林宜悉 posted on 2025/07/26Ever wondered what Japan's tiniest, cheapest hotels are *really* like? Dive into the Nishinari Ward of Osaka and see what a 500 yen overnight stay entails, picking up practical vocabulary for budget travel and real-life situational dialogues along the way!
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