Vocabulary
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
- right out of the gate: Immediately at the beginning of an event or process.
- out of the gate: At the very beginning of an event or process.
- get across: To communicate (something) clearly and effectively.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- meet up: To arrange to meet someone.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- throw in the towel: To admit defeat or give up.
- hang out: To spend time with your friends
- opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
- in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
- walk down: To walk along or down something.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- land on: To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
- stop off: To visit a place briefly during a journey.
- down the road: At a future time; in the future.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- up in the air: Not yet decided or resolved; uncertain.
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- those times: A period in the past, often remembered fondly.
- apartment building: A building with many apartments or flats
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- wall in: To surround something tightly with walls or barriers.
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- full day: A complete day, from morning to night.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- pandemic: (of a disease) existing in almost all of an area or in almost all of a group of people, animals, or plants
- straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
- destination: The place you are traveling to
- spot: A certain place or area
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- desperately: In a way that shows you don't have much hope
- tiny: Very, very small
- section: A part of a whole
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- pace: Rate of speed at which something moves or happens
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- leave: To go away from; depart
- tuck: To put something into a small or safe place
- peak: Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
- narrow: Not wide; short from one side to the other
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- humidity: Amount of moisture in the air in a particular area
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- shrine: Religious place that honors a person or saint
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- fill: To make something full
- bright: Cheerful and happy (manner)
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- land: Region or country
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
- studio: Place for painting, broadcasting, etc.
- cross: Angry and upset
- link: Any one of the rings that are part of a chain
- moderately: A reasonable or fair degree
- shortage: A lack of something necessary
- location: Particular position or area of place, event, etc.
- bustle: To move energetically or busily
- rooftop: Top of a roof, e.g. of garden on a roof
- midnight: 12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
- solo: Being performed or done alone
- sunrise: The time of day we first see the sun
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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 2025/08/01Ever wondered what Tokyo looks like after the last train leaves? Join this incredible midnight walk through Tokyo's backstreets, discovering hidden shrines and amazing rooftop views along the way! You'll pick up practical phrases and get a real feel for the city's unique culture.
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