Vocabulary
- got to: To arrive at some place
- have to: Must do
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- put it down: To place something on a surface.
- sick and tired: Fed up with or annoyed by something.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- step into: To enter a place or situation.
- raw fish: Fish that has not been cooked.
- in your face: Bold, aggressive, and confrontational.
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- pop concert: A concert featuring popular music.
- third wheel: A person who is present during an activity or outing meant for two people, especially a romantic date, thus feeling unwanted or out of place.
- check on: To check that things are OK, correct
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- warm up: To gently exercise muscles before doing sport
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- hand off: To transfer responsibility or control to someone else.
- from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- on the go: Very busy and active.
- on hand: Present and available; in attendance.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- picks up: To catch a criminal and take to police station
- due to: Because of; owing to
- in terms of
- price in: To include a particular cost or factor in a total price.
- right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- with time: As time passes; eventually.
- to the brim: Filled completely to the edge or limit.
- next to: Being located along side another
- pass by: To go past someone or something.
- make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
- as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
- at least: As a minimum
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- in flight: Act of flying
- hang around: To spend time with someone
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- hang out: To spend time with your friends
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- figure for: To calculate or estimate something, especially costs or amounts.
- the good stuff: Things of high quality or the best kind.
- long for: To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
- play around: To cheat on your partner romantically
- food tour: A guided tour that focuses on sampling and learning about local cuisine.
- per year: For each year; annually.
- being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
- fill out: To become fatter
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- new level: A higher or improved stage of achievement or quality.
- land on: To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- drift apart: To gradually become less close to someone.
- get lost: An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- authentic: From a reliable source; accurate; true
- massive: Very big; large; too big
- routine: Happening or done regularly or habitually
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- tiny: Very, very small
- generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- silence: State of being quiet and not talking for a time
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- fit: Good looking; physically attractive
- strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- cubicle: Workspace with low walls within an office
- companionship: Good feeling from being with someone else
- loneliness: State of feeling sad because you are alone
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
- unusual: Being rare or uncommon; not ordinary; strange
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
- bar: Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
- train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
- tour: To travel to several places to perform a show
- anime: A form of Japanese animation
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- deeply: To a significant degree
- tuna: Large sea fish that is caught for food
- shy: Afraid of meeting people; lacking self-confidence
- fashion: Style of dress or activity popular at some time
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- maid: Female servant in a house or hotel
- neon: Gaseous element used in electric lamps and signs
- karaoke: Singing popular songs to a prerecorded soundtrack
- camera: Object that takes pictures digitally, or on film
- shark: Person who lends money at unfair rates of interest
- solo: Being performed or done alone
- ruby: Very valuable dark red gemstone
- traveler: Person going from one place to another
- vend: To offer something for sale or to sell something
- sushi: Rice (with raw fish) wrapped in seaweed
- grandpa: Your mother or father's father
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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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Peko posted on 2026/02/26Ever wondered about Tokyo's famously quirky side? This video dives into the "weirdest" city experiences, from unique vending machines selling fresh juice and whipped cream to lively maid cafes where servers sing and dance! You'll get a taste of the city's unique culture and pick up some fun phrases along the way.
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