Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- drink in: To absorb or take in something with great enjoyment.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- tread water: To stay in an upright position in the water by moving your arms and legs.
- to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
- pick out: To choose or select one item from many
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- authentic: From a reliable source; accurate; true
- obsession: Irrational motive for performing certain actions
- desperate: Being beyond hope; prepared to do anything
- ingredient: Food item used when making a meal or drink
- journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
- ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- staple: Main food of a particular community
- beverage: A drink other than water
- climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
- grind: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- cuisine: Certain style or technique of cooking
- preserve: To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
- pour: To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
- broth: Liquid or soup that meat, etc. has been cooked in
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- worthwhile: Worth the money, time or effort of doing something
- press: Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
- produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
- spill: Accident when someone falls
- original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- fermentation: Chemical change that produces alcohol in a liquid
- masterpiece: Greatest work, e.g. of a famous artist
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- sip: To drink just a little at a time
- harvest: Gathering crops from the fields; the crops
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- porcelain: Shiny, delicate substance used to make dishes
- person: Man, woman or child
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- product: Item that can be bought
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- boil: To become extremely angry or excited
- pinnacle: Highest point of success, power, fame, etc.
- historic: (Of past event) having an effect on future; famous
- portuguese: Concerning the culture and people of Portugal
- fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- bar: Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
- cultural: Of a particular society's customs and beliefs
- powder: Dry material made up of small powder-like pieces
- spring: Coil of metal that lessens impact, e.g. on cars
- transport: Very strong uncontrollable emotion, e.g. delight
- tread: To step; to walk on
- tasty: Good tasting; having a lot of flavor
- nope: A dialect or emphatic way of saying 'No'
- abbreviate: To shorten a word or phrase by leaving out letters
- tang: Sharp, slightly sour taste or smell
- sweeten: To offer extra to make someone agree to a thing
- southwest: Location in the southwestern part of an area
- motorcycle: Motorbike; vehicle with two wheels and an engine
- fisherman: Man whose job is catching fish
- grandfather: Your mother's or father's father
- northernmost: Being the farthest north
- seawater: Water from the sea; salt water
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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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5 Fascinating Tales in the World of Tea
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Minjane posted on 2025/09/17Ever wondered about the secrets behind Cheese Tea or the ancient traditions of Longjing? This video dives into five fascinating tea tales, from hand-fried leaves to the cultural depth of tea heritage. You'll pick up tons of new vocabulary and practice simple sentence structures while exploring the amazing world of tea!
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