Vocabulary
- back then: At that time in the past.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- got to: To arrive at some place
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- have been around: To have a lot of experience in life.
- help out: To assist someone
- for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- or simply: Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
- within reason: Within acceptable or sensible limits; not exceeding what is fair or appropriate.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- check out
- set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
- next to: Being located along side another
- made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- date back: To have existed since a particular time in the past.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- authentic: From a reliable source; accurate; true
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- version: Different way that someone interprets something
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- therapeutic: Intended to make things (e.g. illness) better
- maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
- advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
- wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
- comfort: To try to make distressed person feel better
- exclusively: For the use of only one person or group
- wisdom: Knowledge gained from experience in life
- stroll: To walk slowly and in a relaxed manner
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- crunch: To crush something into pieces
- tranquil: Calm; peaceful
- comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
- snack: Small amount of food eaten between meals
- sponsor: Person that supports the passage of a new law
- hire: To give a job to someone in exchange for pay
- traditional: Involved in a custom or event common to a people
- dope: Someone you think it stupid or a fool
- pal: Friend
- celebrate: To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
- sauce: Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
- edition: Form in which a book, magazine etc. is released
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- prepare: To make something ready for use
- rent: To give the use of something in return for payment
- marriage: Relationship between a husband and a wife
- service: Work that a person does to assist others
- area: Amount of measured space
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- yearn: To strongly desire something or someone
- pair: Two of the same thing, e.g. socks
- item: Single, brief piece of news or reporting
- full: Containing all the parts; complete
- international: Of or relating to several countries
- plan: Drawing of how something should be done or made
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- spicy: Hot and strongly flavored in taste
- picnic: Meal that is eaten outdoors, sitting on the ground
- shortly: Quickly; soon; in a moment
- artisan: One making art objects, etc. skillfully by hand
- tableware: Dishes, silverware, glasses used at the table
- handmade: Made by hand or a hand process
- allergen: Any substance that can cause an allergy
- grandmother: Your mother or father's mother
- grandma: Mother of your father or mother
- grandpa: Your mother or father's father
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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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I Rented a Japanese Grandma for a Day
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/07/30Ever wondered what it's like to rent a Japanese grandma for a day? This heartwarming video takes you on a delightful adventure, from making a handmade bento box to enjoying a picnic, offering a fantastic chance to pick up practical, everyday Japanese phrases and cultural insights!
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