Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- have to: Must do
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- get at: To criticize someone, often personally
- at least: As a minimum
- in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
- cargo pants: Loose-fitting casual pants with large pockets on the thighs.
- hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- going on: To continue doing something
- fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- off the table: No longer being considered or discussed.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- buy off: To pay money to someone to get special treatment
- fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
- next to: Being located along side another
- once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
- old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
- break in: To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- drink in: To absorb or take in something with great enjoyment.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- look around: To explore a place; search for something.
- hold your horses: To wait and be patient; to not be so fast or impulsive.
- hell yeah: An enthusiastic expression of agreement or approval.
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- curious: Wanting to know more about something
- brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- encourage: To increase the chance of something happening
- chill: State of being a little cold
- edge: An advantage you have over others
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- purchase: To buy something; to get by paying money for it
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- motivate: To give someone a reason, the will to do something
- switch: A change or shift from one method to another
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- alcohol: A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
- fit: Good looking; physically attractive
- hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- merchandise: Goods for sale
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- neighborhood: Area of a town or city that people live in
- suitcase: Container for carrying clothes when traveling
- screen: To hide or block something from being seen
- alive: Living; not dead
- podcast: A digital recording (e.g. radio show) for download
- display: (Animals) to indicate readiness for sex
- coherent: (Of language, ideas) logical and well-organized
- demon: Cruel wicked and inhuman person or spirit
- cargo: Goods carried in a ship or plane
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
- check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
- anime: A form of Japanese animation
- spring: Coil of metal that lessens impact, e.g. on cars
- cart: Vehicle on wheels for carry things; trolley
- dual: (Of two similar things) existing/used side by side
- upload: To transfer a file or data to the internet
- cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
- locker: Cupboard with a lock to keep your possessions
- slayer: A killer or murderer
- figurine: Small statue of a person or animal
- yen: Currency used in Japan
- vend: To offer something for sale or to sell something
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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 2025/09/30Ever wondered what it's like to sell your anime haul in Japan? Join this casual vlog as you explore thrift shopping culture and maybe even discover a locker find, all while picking up practical daily phrases and cultural insights!
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