Vocabulary
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- have to: Must do
- on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- without me: Not including me; excluding me.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
- in shape: In good physical condition; fit.
- heading to: Going in a particular direction.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- swim in: To move through water by using your arms and legs.
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- grab: To take and hold something quickly
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- genuine: Being real, actual, and not false or artificial
- wrap: Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- rip: To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
- cuisine: Certain style or technique of cooking
- reaction: Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
- preserve: To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
- soak: To make something completely wet
- dip: To decrease or lower temporarily
- monopoly: Complete market control for a service or product
- crispy: Dry and breaking with a sharp sound
- hint: To suggest without being direct about it
- taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- pickle: A cucumber preserved in brine or vinegar
- scan: To look inside of the body with a special machine
- steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
- mug: Large ceramic drinking cup with a handle
- chewy: (Of food) needing a lot of chewing; tough
- shell: Hard outer cover of an egg, fruit, nut, or seed
- liver: Organ from animals served as food
- oyster: An edible marine mollusk
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- bun: Woman's hairstyle of hair drawn into a round shape
- chick: A baby bird
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- sesame: Tropical plant with seeds used as food in oil
- porridge: Dish made of oatmeal, usually eaten at breakfast
- floss: To move thin thread to clean between your teeth
- pump: To make liquid or gas flow in a particular direction
- disappear: To no longer see because it's not there any more
- dessert: Sweet food usually eaten at the end of a meal
- slippery: Difficult to hold or stand as it's smooth/wet/icy
- shoot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
- flavour: Taste of something, especially in food or drink
- whale: To strike forcefully, e.g. as a punishment
- disappointment: Feeling or state of not being satisfied
- spree: Short intense period of shopping/killing etc.
- favourite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- stay: To keep trying without giving up
- pool: Amount collected, e.g. money, for some purpose
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- soy: Food substance made from soya beans
- radish: Plant grown for its edible strong-tasting root
- bread: Money or earnings
- arrive: To reach the place you are traveling to
- gift: Something given to another for a reason; present
- sweet: Piece of candy, or other food containing sugar
- karaoke: Singing popular songs to a prerecorded soundtrack
- breakfast: First meal of the day
- pineapple: A sweet fruit with yellow flesh and green skin
- pen: Small fenced area where people or animals are kept
- micro: A prefix meaning 'very small'
- pork: Meat of a pig, used for food
- relive: To remember a past time or event
- dammit: A mild swear word used to express annoyance
- chilli: Hot-tasting spice used in curry, etc.
- flamingo: Large pink to scarlet web-footed wading bird
- sunny: Feeling or being cheerful, happy, and friendly
- hulk: Large object, e.g. a boat
- logo: Name, symbol or picture which represents a company
- char: To become burnt and the outside appears black
- nah: Way of saying 'No'
- fishing: To go fishing with a net or hook
- bubblegum: Form of chewing gum
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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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♥ VLOGMAS 2016 ♥ Christmas in Sydney ♥
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CÅthy Chungchung posted on 2017/01/27Get ready for a festive trip to Sydney! You'll join the fun with a cozy hotel check-in, explore iconic spots like Sydney Tower, and dive into delicious dim sum at Tim Ho Wan. Plus, get ready for a lively karaoke night and maybe even some Christmas gift ideas!
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