Vocabulary
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- smooth out: To remove wrinkles or creases from something.
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- have to: Must do
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- off the cuff: Without preparation or advance thought; extemporaneously.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- english speaker: A person who speaks English.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- stand out
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
- reveal: To show something that was hidden before
- period: Set amount of time during which events take place
- compelling: To force someone to do something
- presence: The same place or area that a person is
- consider: To think carefully about something
- accomplish: To succeed in doing; complete successfully
- necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- version: Different way that someone interprets something
- avoid: To prevent from happening
- irony: Quality of being funny because it is the opposite
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- gradually: Occurring in a slow manner over a period of time
- dialogue: Conversation between two or more individuals
- frame: To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
- dramatically: In a sudden or extreme manner
- mature: Behaving like an adult
- grip: To hold someone's interest
- curse: To use offensive language when angry; swear
- communicate: To give and exchange information
- rude: Being unkind or impolite to others; disrespectful
- boast: To speak of something with too much pride
- subtly: In a way that is delicate or slight, but effective
- gesture: Bodily movement expressing a particular meaning
- anchor: Metal hook on a rope used to stop boats moving
- honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- element: Essential or particular part of something
- subtitle: Additional title, often one that explains
- suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
- stink: To smell terrible
- grateful: Feeling or showing thanks; thankful
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- aggression: Use of energy and determination to achieve a goal
- equally: In an equal, even, or identical manner
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- protagonist: Main character in a story
- act: To behave in a certain way
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- optimize: To make as effective as possible
- familiarity: Manner of talking or behaving
- portuguese: Concerning the culture and people of Portugal
- vulgar: Being rude or socially inappropriate
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- catholic: One of many Christian belief systems
- choice: Decision between two or more possibilities
- priest: Person who can perform ceremonies in a religion
- carry: To have a child, be pregnant
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- stench: Very bad smell
- focal: (Of a point) being the main or important one
- story: One of many floors or levels in a building
- downplay: To suggest something is not a serious as thought
- bull: Large male animal such as a cow or elephant
- dribble: To move forward with a ball by small hits or kicks
- cuff: Fold or band at the end of a sleeve
- remake: To arrange or prepare something again
- interplay: Way two or more people/things affect each other
- mediation: Negotiation to help others to reach an agreement
- protestant: Person believing in Protestantism
- pheasant: Game bird with long multi-colored feathers
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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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How Shōgun Makes Translation Exciting
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/01/13Ever wondered how subtitles and cultural nuances make shows like FX's Shōgun so captivating? This video dives deep into the fascinating world of translation and point of view in both the 1980 and 2024 adaptations, perfect for boosting your advanced vocabulary and understanding complex sentence structures. You'll gain amazing insights into cultural depth and situational dialogue that will make your English learning journey even more exciting!
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