Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- down the road: At a future time; in the future.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- around the corner: Very near; close by.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- come for: To arrive to collect someone or something.
- short and sweet: Brief and pleasant; concise and agreeable.
- to the brim: Filled completely to the edge or limit.
- my personal favorite: Something that I like more than other things.
- set up
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
- stark contrast: A sharp, clear, and obvious difference between two things.
- aside from
- to the gills: Fully or completely filled to maximum capacity.
- walk down: To walk along or down something.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- black market: An illegal market in which goods or currencies are bought and sold in violation of official restrictions.
- take back: To say you no longer agree with an opinion you had
- have on: To be wearing something.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- those times: A period in the past, often remembered fondly.
- touch on: To briefly discuss
- have to: Must do
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- dedicated: To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
- description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- spot: A certain place or area
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- instrument: Gauge for measuring something, e.g. temperature
- gear: To aim at or prepare yourself for something
- crowd: To force too many things, people into
- craft: To make by hand and with much skill
- fabric: Cloth or material
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- theme: An main or dominant idea, motif
- relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- furniture: Items such as tables, chairs, beds or closets
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- fake: Not real; made to look like something real
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- wild: In a manner which lacks control
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- vintage: Old and somewhat treasured
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- attach: To be associated or connected with
- public: Owned by the government
- sponsor: Person that supports the passage of a new law
- fill: To make something full
- great: Very good; better than before
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- pack: Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
- jewelry: Necklace, ring, etc., often made of gold, etc.
- anime: A form of Japanese animation
- location: Particular position or area of place, event, etc.
- thrift: Cautious management of money
- arcade: Covered passageway with shops on either side
- mall: Large public area often covered with grass
- handmade: Made by hand or a hand process
- kimono: Long Japanese robe for women
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 2025/07/28Dreaming of shopping in Tokyo? This ultimate guide is your fast pass to finding everything from vintage fashion in Shimokitazawa to unique kitchenware in Kappabashi and all the anime goods in Akihabara! You'll pick up tons of practical shopping vocabulary and get a real feel for Tokyo's amazing neighborhoods.
Learn this video on the APP!
The VoiceTube App has more in-depth practice for videos!
