Vocabulary
- feel right: To seem correct or appropriate; to give a sense of being morally or ethically sound.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- afternoon tea: A light meal typically eaten between 3pm and 5pm, consisting of tea, sandwiches, cakes, and scones.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- pop up: To appear suddenly.
- feel happy: To experience a sense of joy, pleasure, or contentment.
- stop from: To prevent someone from doing something; to hinder or obstruct.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- going on: To continue doing something
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- have to: Must do
- start out: To begin your life or career in a particular way.
- help out: To assist someone
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- in shape: In good physical condition; fit.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- of the century: The most notable or important in a hundred-year period.
- my personal favorite: Something that I like more than other things.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- formerly known as: Used to indicate a previous name of a person or place.
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- says it all: To express everything that needs to be said without using many words.
- in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- off we go: An expression used to indicate the start of a journey or activity.
- the good stuff: Things of high quality or the best kind.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- drop into: To visit someone or some place casually and often briefly.
- close by: Near in distance; nearby.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- set up
- next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
- meet up: To arrange to meet someone.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- check out
- scrape together: To manage to collect or obtain something with difficulty.
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
- got to: To arrive at some place
- on the beach: Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
- fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- stop: To block or close something
- beer: Alcoholic drink that is made from wheat or grains
- hotel: Place where people can stay when traveling
- tea: A full meal eaten around 5-7 p.m (in the UK)
- city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
- love: Person's name
- music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
- beautiful: Having dome something well
- summer: Part of the year when the weather is hot
- stay: To keep trying without giving up
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- cheese: Yellowish solid food made from aged milk
- nice: Being attractive or of high quality or value
- afternoon: Time after 12:00 and before the evening meal
- come: To arrive at a place
- tour: To travel to several places to perform a show
- island: Area of land that is surrounded by water
- song: Distinctive series of sounds made by a bird
- fresh: Clean; not used or dirty
- cool: Steady and calm when facing difficulties
- call: A order or request for action
- fit: Good looking; physically attractive
- market: To publicize products to get you to buy; advertise
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- line: Border that divides two places or regions
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- piano: Keyboard instrument used for playing music
- logo: Name, symbol or picture which represents a company
- cattle: Cows or bulls on a farm
- whale: To strike forcefully, e.g. as a punishment
- harbor: Area of water protected by land and used by ships
- local: Bus or train, that stops at most stations
- power: Legal or official right to perform certain actions
- positive: Showing agreement or support for something
- contest: Struggle or competition between rivals
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- ferry: Passenger boat on a regular schedule
- connect: To associate a thing with something else
- killer: Something that is a challenge to deal with
- trail: Series of marks or signs left by something moving
- unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- award: To give a prize for doing something well
- grand: A counter for 1000 of something
- lounge: Long, extended chair to sit or lie down on
- vodka: Alcoholic spirit distilled from potatoes, etc.
- saddle: Seat of a bicycle, or a seat to put on a horse
- patch: Cover worn over an eye to protect or hide it
- lighthouse: Tower with a light that warns ships about rocks
- ale: Fermented alcoholic drink made from malt
- downtown: Located in the business part of a town
- turbine: Engine or motor that operates from fluid pressure
- windmill: Mill that is powered by the wind
- birch: Type of tree whose leaves fall in winter
- harness: To capture the power of something
- culinary: Concerned with cooking
- hoo: Dialect West Yorkshire and Lancashire she
- livable: Fit or suitable to live in or with
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
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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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Next Stop - Next Stop: Vancouver/Victoria | Next Stop Travel TV Series Episode #030
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Halu Hsieh posted on 2013/09/01Get ready to explore the stunning Pacific Northwest with Jon as he tours Vancouver and Victoria, Canada's most walkable and livable cities! You'll discover amazing sights like whale watching tours and historic hotels, plus pick up some great vocabulary for travel and local culture along the way.
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