Vocabulary
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- play through: Continue playing despite injury or difficulty.
- in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- prior to: Before a particular time or event.
- pick up on: To notice or become aware of something that is not obvious.
- check out
- in honor of: To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- set about: To begin or start to do something
- to date: Up to the present time; until now.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- play games: To participate in activities for enjoyment or recreation, often involving rules and competition.
- in the making: Developing or being made; in the process of becoming something.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- good luck charm: An object that is believed to bring good luck.
- come about: To turn a boat around; (of boat) to turn around
- in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
- made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
- set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
- in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- interact with
- on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- for instance: As an example.
- at least: As a minimum
- blank face: An expressionless face, indicating a lack of emotion or understanding.
- show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
- build up: To increase the amount; collect something
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- inspiration: Force making you feel you can do things, succeed
- version: Different way that someone interprets something
- feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
- myth: Popular belief that is false, unsupported by fact
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- reference: A letter of recommendation, e.g. for a job
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- franchise: Right to run a business using name of a company
- appearance: The way a person looks to others
- folk: (Of ordinary people) not sophisticated
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- due: When something is required or expected
- haunt: To remain in the mind causing worry, sadness, pain
- prior: Existing or coming earlier in time
- theme: An main or dominant idea, motif
- furniture: Items such as tables, chairs, beds or closets
- bury: To put something into the ground and cover it
- appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
- development: Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
- original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- pun: Funny way to use a word to express another meaning
- intend: To plan or want to do something
- label: A (luxury) brand owned by a company
- basis: Main ingredient or part of something
- squirrel: Small furry tree-living animal with a big tail
- folklore: Traditional beliefs and stories of a people
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- legend: List of explanations of symbols on map, etc.
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- greet: To meet with friendly words and actions; welcome
- alien: Foreigner; a person not from this place
- hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- statue: Stone or metal image of a person, often carved
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- service: Work that a person does to assist others
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- shovel: Long tool used for digging; type of spade
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- mayor: Head of a town or city government
- ostrich: Very large bird that cannot fly, with a long neck
- dungeon: Dark underground room in a castle used as a prison
- bob: To move up and down repeatedly
- nook: Small corner or sheltered space
- duck: To avoid doing something that is difficult
- update: Addition of a current version of something
- robot: Machine able perform more tasks that people can
- spy: Person who gets secret information about an enemy
- cartridge: Container holding ink, etc. for putting in machine
- bro: Shortened form of 'brother'
- sheep: Animal with a woolly coat raised for meat or wool
- meow: Cry like a cat
- customization: Act to make, change according to the user's needs
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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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25 Things You Didn't Know About Animal Crossing
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/04/14Did you know Animal Crossing has some wild hidden details and cultural inspirations? Dive into 25 fascinating facts about this beloved Nintendo game, from its quirky development history to clever localization tricks, and boost your vocabulary with advanced terms along the way!
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