Vocabulary
- show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
- from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- have to: Must do
- do your best: To try as hard as you can; put in maximum effort.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- to some extent: Partially; not completely.
- start off: To begin or commence something.
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- get emotional: To become easily affected by emotions; to become sentimental or tearful.
- feel sorry for: To experience sympathy or pity for someone.
- in the west: Located in or towards the west.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
- pick off: To shoot at objects one by one
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- stand out
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
- over the counter: Denoting a security traded directly between two parties, not on an exchange.
- bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- young: At an early stage of existence; not mature
- cook: To heat food until it is ready to eat
- knife: Long piece of metal you use for cutting things
- carry: To have a child, be pregnant
- bad: Not good; wrong
- person: Man, woman or child
- talk: Style of speaking
- help: To act to enable a person to do something; assist
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- conversational: Speaking in a casual way
- waitress: Woman who serves food or drinks in a restaurant
- food: What people and animals eat to live
- loud: Being very bright with colors, clothes etc.
- upset: (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
- noticeable: Being easy or likely to be sensed or noticed
- tourist: Someone who travels to a place for pleasure
- area: Amount of measured space
- cut: Act/instance of reducing the size or amount of
- pocket: Small cloth bag sewn into clothing to hold things
- laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- bother: To cause problems, concerns or worry for someone
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- arrive: To reach the place you are traveling to
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- foreigner: Person who is from a different place or country
- trouble: To worry, bother or disturb someone
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- rude: Being unkind or impolite to others; disrespectful
- loudly: With a loud noise; not quietly
- complain: To say something is wrong and should be changed
- blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- voice: Ability to sing well
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- annoy: To make someone angry
- individualism: Belief in individual freedom and action
- acceptable: Satisfactory; good enough
- uncomfortable: Not being relaxed; worried about something
- chest: Strong, lidded container for storing things
- affect: To cause a change in something else
- anger: To make someone mad, upset, or annoyed
- illegal: Not allowed by the laws or rules
- cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
- emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- image: Picture, sculpture or painting of something
- disturb: To cause someone anxiety or fear
- childish: Typical of a child in being silly or immature
- passionately: With powerful excitement and interest
- substitute: To perform the tasks instead of someone else
- courtesy: Polite and respectful behavior
- offend: To break a rule or do something wrong
- consideration: Careful thought; thinking about something
- privacy: State of being hidden from the presence of others
- blade: One of several flat pieces in a fan which move air
- mode: Fashion and design
- exclusively: For the use of only one person or group
- cleavage: The narrow space between a woman's breasts, that is seen when she wears a piece of clothing that does not cover the top of them
- consciously: In a manner that is aware, and on purpose
- armpit: Hollow place under your arm at the shoulder
- customize: To make, change according to the user's needs
- blur: To make something unclear or out of focus
- cellphone: Phone you can take with you everywhere
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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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What NOT to do in Japan
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阿多賓 posted on 2013/06/12Planning a trip to Japan? This video is your ultimate guide to avoiding common cultural faux pas, from train etiquette to restaurant manners! You'll pick up essential knowledge and practical tips to navigate Japan respectfully and confidently.
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