Vocabulary
- behind the counter: Located in the area where goods are sold or served.
- have to: Must do
- from the start: From the very beginning; from the outset.
- in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- chicken out: To decide not to take a risky action
- arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
- bring out: To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
- got to: To arrive at some place
- break a leg: An idiom used to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance.
- boss around: To give orders in a domineering manner; to tell someone what to do.
- made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- going on: To continue doing something
- at least: As a minimum
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- due to: Because of; owing to
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- special gift: A particularly thoughtful or unique present.
- work out
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- to hand: To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
- in the books: Finished, completed, or officially recorded.
- check out
- authentic: From a reliable source; accurate; true
- apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
- awesome: Great; wonderful; stupendous
- dedicated: To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
- description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- legacy: Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
- quality: Feature associated with someone or something
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
- counter: To say or do something in opposition or resistance
- responsible: Being the cause of something that has occurred
- deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
- majestic: Characterized by an imposing or stately appearance
- fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
- provide: To make available; to supply for use
- savory: (Of taste) salty or spicy rather than sweet
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- peak: Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
- affordable: Cheap enough that it can be paid for
- damn: To cause the downfall or failure of; criticize
- grill: Plate of food that has been grilled
- gourmet: Person with a taste for good food and drink
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- delivery: Way someone acts when speaking publicly
- button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- cramp: Sharp, unexpected pain when a muscle becomes tight
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- own: To have something as your property
- daily: Happening every day
- efficiently: In a way that does not create waste
- business: A company formed for making profit
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- minimize: To make something seem small or less important
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- refrigerator: An electric cool box for keeping food fresh
- customer: Someone who buys goods or services from a business
- continuously: Without stops, breaks, or an end
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
- streamline: To make smooth or more efficient
- cross: Angry and upset
- link: Any one of the rings that are part of a chain
- type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
- storefront: Front display window of a store
- boardroom: Room where top officials meet
- freshness: Alert and refreshed state
- supermarket: Self-service store selling groceries etc.
- grandfather: Your mother's or father's father
- freshest: Being the most fresh
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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 the Freshest Chicken Shop in Japan
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/08/16Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a bustling Japanese chicken shop? Dive into Shinanoya in Gotanda to see how they prepare fresh poultry for delicious karaage and yakitori, and pick up tons of practical vocabulary for daily conversations and workplace scenarios!
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