Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- in the frame: Believed to be involved or suspected in an event or crime.
- walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
- for sale: (object) that people can buy
- in the green: Having a financial profit or gain.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- moment of truth: A critical point, especially in a difficult situation, when one's fate or success is determined.
- the moment of truth: The crucial time when the real outcome is decided.
- float away: To drift or move gently away on water or in the air.
- fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
- level out: To become flat or even; to make something flat or even.
- back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
- on the job: While working; during the course of employment.
- call on: To order or ask someone to do a specific activity
- hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
- at least: As a minimum
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- play on: To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
- interact with
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- long for: To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- awesome: Great; wonderful; stupendous
- practical: Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
- artificial: Dishonest, to seem fake, not sincere
- consider: To think carefully about something
- stigma: Mark of shame or disgrace
- variety: Particular type of thing or person
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- freak: (Of weather, etc.) unusual; unpredictable; amazing
- desire: To wish for, hope or want something
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- practically: Nearly, almost, or in effect
- novelty: Items that are unusual, interesting, or unique
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- landscape: Area or scene of activity, especially in politics
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- theme: An main or dominant idea, motif
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- peak: Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
- luxury: Something expensive bought for pleasure
- broccoli: Vegetable with thick branches and green flowers
- grill: Plate of food that has been grilled
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- mercy: Kind instead of harsh treatment of someone
- delight: Strong feeling of great pleasure
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- premiere: First performance of a show, film, play in public
- dirt: Loose earth or soil
- cramp: Sharp, unexpected pain when a muscle becomes tight
- neighborhood: Area of a town or city that people live in
- natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
- success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- display: (Animals) to indicate readiness for sex
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- miniature: Small model of something larger
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- recreational: Being done for pleasure
- metropolitan: Concerning a very large city
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- preliminary: Happening or necessary before a thing happens
- aesthetically: In a tasteful way
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- attack: To try to destroy, beat, or injure
- growth: Improvement, development in a skill over time
- condense: To remove water from to make it thicker
- store: To put things in a place for later use
- bloom: To flower; to produce flowers
- pin: To hold someone down so that they can't move
- level: Specific height of something
- goodness: (Used to express slight surprise)
- grass: To betray someone
- posh: Seeming expensive; of/typical of the upper class
- cream: Pale color that is yellowish white
- thirsty: Having a powerful desire or need for something
- plum: Type of juicy red or yellow fruit with a stone
- turf: Grass or a grass-like surface
- artificially: Not naturally; made by people
- doggy: Word for dog used by and to children
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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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Creating our Family's Own Green Space in Tokyo 🌳 Life in Japan EP 351
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/03/07Ever wondered why grass is so rare in Tokyo's green spaces? This video dives into Japan's unique approach to parks and gardens, showing you beautiful natural spots and even a family's fun project to create their own backyard lawn! You'll pick up vocabulary related to nature, gardening, and even some local market finds.
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