Vocabulary
- behind the counter: Located in the area where goods are sold or served.
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- blend of: A mixture of different things combined together.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- next to: Being located along side another
- run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- at large: (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- loosen up: To become more relaxed and less tense.
- come by: To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
- opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- such as: For example; like
- catch up: To become equal with another person
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- paid off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- in the books: Finished, completed, or officially recorded.
- check out
- apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
- recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- atmosphere: Air around us
- regular: Having an equal amount of space or time in between
- signature: Something that represents a person's work or style
- typical: Normal; usual; expected
- premium: Having a higher than normal quality
- result: Something produced through tests or experiments
- flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
- counter: To say or do something in opposition or resistance
- estate: A large piece of land, usually with a large house
- blend: To combine different elements or substances
- generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
- dip: To decrease or lower temporarily
- quantity: A large amount of something
- foreign: Being of a different place or country
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- master: To gain control over something
- important: Having power or authority
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- irresistible: Being so attractive or desirable you cannot say no
- neighborhood: Area of a town or city that people live in
- sauce: Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
- business: A company formed for making profit
- prepare: To make something ready for use
- deep: Complex and important
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- area: Amount of measured space
- restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
- link: Any one of the rings that are part of a chain
- delicious: Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- amino: Of some substances that form proteins
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- hardcore: (Of sex films, etc.) extremely explicit
- coat: Clothing worn outside over your normal clothes
- toast: Bread grilled to make it brown and crisp
- fry: To cook something in fat or oil
- loosen: To make something less tight
- pork: Meat of a pig, used for food
- rightfully: By right; as decided by moral or legal right
- sonny: Friendly way of addressing a boy
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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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Behind the Counter at a local Japanese Fried Tonkatsu Restaurant
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/08/06Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a bustling Japanese tonkatsu restaurant? You'll get an amazing look at the daily operations, learn about delicious Kagoshima pork and Kaminari hot sauce, and pick up practical phrases for ordering and chatting about food!
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