Vocabulary
- got to: To arrive at some place
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- have to: Must do
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- out of luck: To not have any luck; to be unfortunate
- fill up
- get it on: To start doing what you say you will do
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
- go on: To continue doing something
- in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
- take out: To apply for and get a license
- those times: A period in the past, often remembered fondly.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- go straight: To continue in the same direction without turning.
- pack up: To put things into boxes and take them home
- arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
- pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
- wheel around: To turn quickly to face a different direction.
- way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- aisle: Long narrow space between rows of seats
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- avoid: To prevent from happening
- advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
- ordinary: Normal or usual
- prompt: Message on a computer requiring attention
- valuable: Being useful or important
- section: A part of a whole
- polite: Showing good manners or respect for other people
- board: Surface for posting or showing information
- empty: Containing nothing; with no contents
- illustrate: To supply pictures to go along with words
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- fit: Good looking; physically attractive
- leave: To go away from; depart
- reserve: To arrange for a room or table be kept for you
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- row: To move a boat using oars
- reservation: Arrangement to keep a room or table for you
- transportation: Act of moving people or goods between places
- confirm: To formally approve or check something
- dimension: Number of planes (X, Y, Z axes) an object has
- point: An item to be discussed
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- suitcase: Container for carrying clothes when traveling
- length: Distance from one end of a pool to the other
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- great: Very good; better than before
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
- pack: Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- wheel: Round thing that rolls, used for moving things
- fare: Money people pay to travel on buses, taxis, boats
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- luggage: Suitcases and bags
- overhead: Located above your head or in the sky
- train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
- insert: To put something into a certain place or spot
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- rail: To complain or object forcefully
- ridiculously: Extremely; so much so that people might laugh
- commuter: Someone who travels regularly from home to work
- locker: Cupboard with a lock to keep your possessions
- yen: Currency used in Japan
- vend: To offer something for sale or to sell something
- supermarket: Self-service store selling groceries etc.
- oversize: Larger than normal for its kind
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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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Japan’s Train Luggage Rule Is Catching Tourists Off Guard
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/04/09Navigating Japan's trains with large luggage can be a real challenge, but this video breaks down the "oversized luggage" rules for the Shinkansen, especially on popular routes like the Tokaido line. You'll learn exactly what dimensions are considered oversized, how to make seat reservations for your bags, and even get some insider tips on alternative transport like buses and taxis. Plus, you'll pick up useful phrases for booking tickets and understanding station announcements!
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