Vocabulary
- got to: To arrive at some place
- fast food chain: A company that operates many fast food restaurants.
- have to: Must do
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- dig into: To start eating food enthusiastically.
- down with: Suffering from an illness.
- in the spotlight: Receiving a lot of public attention; at the center of attention.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- 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.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- off the bat: Immediately; without delay.
- right off the bat: Immediately; from the very beginning or start.
- heritage status: Official recognition of a site or building as having significant historical or cultural value, warranting preservation.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- pick off: To shoot at objects one by one
- sit down: To take a seat
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- over the way: Located nearby or close by, often across the road.
- in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
- cut up: Be cut up (about) to be upset or angry
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- apart from: Except for; not considering
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- slightly: Only a little
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
- variety: Particular type of thing or person
- domestic: Someone paid to help with housework in your house
- brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- cozy: Comfortable, warm, pleasant, and often, small
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- quality: Feature associated with someone or something
- heritage: Traditional beliefs or customs of a culture
- status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
- vibe: Distinct emotional aura experienced instinctively
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- tiny: Very, very small
- huge: Very very large
- compare: To consider how similar and different things are
- counter: To say or do something in opposition or resistance
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- thick: Difficult to see through, as fog
- outcome: Something that happens as a result, consequence
- cheesy: Being of poor quality or in bad taste; not sincere
- honest: Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
- honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- affordable: Cheap enough that it can be paid for
- supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- gourmet: Person with a taste for good food and drink
- comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- chop: To cut into pieces with an up and down motion
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- fill: To make something full
- intangible: (Of goods) not physical and unable to be touched
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- crunchy: (of food, snow) making a soft compacting sound
- sauce: Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
- coral: Color that is a combination of pink and orange
- grade: To give a road the required angle of slope
- bay: Part of an ocean or lake partly surrounded by land
- delicious: Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
- casserole: Type of food cooked in a round dish; the dish
- soy: Food substance made from soya beans
- flavour: Taste of something, especially in food or drink
- corn: Small, painful hard spot on the foot
- rendition: Performance of a particular piece, esp. of music
- pineapple: A sweet fruit with yellow flesh and green skin
- cheerfulness: Happy or optimistic feeling; good spirits
- pork: Meat of a pig, used for food
- causeway: Road that goes over wet ground
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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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HONG KONG FOOD: BAKED PORK CHOP RICE BATTLE – We put the city's 2 restaurant giants head to head!
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Yiu Fung Chow posted on 2026/04/24Ever wondered which Hong Kong fast food chain serves the ultimate Baked Pork Chop Rice? Join us for a fun taste test as we pit Cafe de Coral against Fairwood in a delicious showdown! You'll pick up everyday phrases and learn about this iconic comfort food, perfect for your next culinary adventure.
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