Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- check out
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- from side to side: Moving left and right repeatedly.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- at least: As a minimum
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- in sight: Visible; able to be seen.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- pop in: To visit someone briefly.
- scarf down: To eat something very quickly and eagerly.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- pork chops
- on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- dig in: To start eating eagerly and enthusiastically.
- bump into: To meet someone accidentally
- like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- halfway there: Having completed half of the required distance or task; making good progress.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- go find: To search for and locate someone or something.
- for sale: (object) that people can buy
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- drink in: To absorb or take in something with great enjoyment.
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- debate: General public discussion of a topic
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- consider: To think carefully about something
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- syrup: Sugary liquid e.g. used on pancakes
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
- crispy: Dry and breaking with a sharp sound
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- transportation: Act of moving people or goods between places
- chop: To cut into pieces with an up and down motion
- detour: Indirect route to avoid something, as an accident
- bun: Woman's hairstyle of hair drawn into a round shape
- almond: Type of long flat nut
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- bubble: A small ball of air inside of a liquid
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- bite: Amount of food taken into your mouth at one time
- possibly: May be true or likely, but is uncertain
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- cultural: Of a particular society's customs and beliefs
- area: Amount of measured space
- ride: Machine at an amusement park for riding on for fun
- historic: (Of past event) having an effect on future; famous
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- terrace: Flat area next to a building to sit and relax
- taro: Tropical herb grown for its edible root
- glaze: Light coating of liquid that makes surface shiny
- shuttle: Vehicle carrying passengers between two places
- saint: Person who is very good, kind or patient
- nearby: Close to where you are
- maple: Any of various trees, some producing syrup
- creamy: Resembling or containing cream
- museum: Building to display art/science/history objects
- sample: To try (e.g. food, drink), to see if you like it
- cheeky: Daring to be slightly rude, but in a funny way
- tasty: Good tasting; having a lot of flavor
- jerky: Lacking steadiness or smoothness
- meat: Flesh of a dead animal that you eat
- casino: Establishment that hosts legalized gambling
- precipitation: Material that falls from sky; rain, snow or hail
- custard: Sweet, pudding-like dessert made with eggs, milk
- fort: Group of military buildings with high walls
- potato: Vegetable used e.g. to make fries
- pork: Meat of a pig, used for food
- beef: Red meat from cows
- pastel: Being a pale or light color
- pudding: Baked dishes for dessert
- overpriced: To price something excessively high
- egg: Hard-shelled thing from which a young bird is born
- noon: Middle of the day
- eggshell: Exterior covering of a bird's egg
- venetian: From Venice, Italy
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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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Lau Ka Man posted on 2017/03/06Dreaming of a Macao day trip from Hong Kong? This video is your ultimate guide, packed with practical tips for navigating the ferry, exploring iconic spots like St. Paul's ruins and The Venetian, and most importantly, tasting delicious Macanese street food like the famous pork chop bun! You'll pick up useful travel phrases and learn about the unique culture, all while keeping an eye on your budget.
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