Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- going on: To continue doing something
- have to: Must do
- stand out
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- check into: To register at a hotel or similar establishment.
- plop down: To sit or lie down heavily and suddenly, usually because you are very tired or relaxed.
- dress up: To put on your best clothes, e.g. for a party
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- best known: Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
- walk away from: To leave a situation or relationship, especially when it is difficult or unpleasant.
- run through: To pierce with a sharp pointed object
- complete with: Having something as an extra part or feature.
- next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- stay over: To stay at someone's house for a night.
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- standard: Official unit of measuring something
- love: Person's name
- shit: A coarse term for defecation
- train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
- walk: To move with your legs at a slowish pace
- room: All of the people inside a particular room
- bed: Flat bottom surface of a lake, ocean etc.
- sky: The place where we see clouds above us
- exceed: To be greater in number, degree than something
- park: Person's name
- carriage: Vehicle on wheels, usually pulled by a horse
- exterior: Outside layer or surface
- style: The (tasteful) way something is designed or done
- replica: An exact copy of something
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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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LOVE Hotels in Japan: 5 You Should Know
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Yummy Japan posted on 2015/10/30Ever wondered about Japan's famous love hotels? This video dives into some of the most unique and themed rooms you can find, from Hello Kitty to Jurassic Park! You'll pick up some fun vocabulary and get a cool peek into Japanese culture.
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