Vocabulary
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- have to: Must do
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- in the field: Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
- sit back: To relax and take it easy.
- such as: For example; like
- in flight: Act of flying
- on a mission: Having a clear and important goal or purpose.
- get here: To arrive at a specific location.
- next to: Being located along side another
- walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- conjure up: To make something appear as if by magic.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- eat out: To eat at a restaurant
- lose face: To be humiliated or to lose the respect of others.
- talk on: To talk at length about a particular subject.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- play around: To cheat on your partner romantically
- on the back of: As a result of or following something.
- for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- sweat off: To lose something, such as weight, by sweating.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- at each other's throats: Arguing angrily and aggressively with one another.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- green light
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- abide by: To follow a rule; adhere to
- stand out
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- apart from: Except for; not considering
- do your best: To try as hard as you can; put in maximum effort.
- awkward: Lacking smooth movement
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- constantly: Frequently, or without pause
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- anxious: Afraid of what may happen; worried and nervous
- stare: To look at someone or something for a long time
- etiquette: Rules regarding manners or good behavior
- tip: To pour or move something from a place, container
- avoid: To prevent from happening
- rare: (Of meat) cooked, but still red and juicy
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- rude: Being unkind or impolite to others; disrespectful
- wander: To move through a place with no particular purpose
- sniff: To detect something, e.g. a potential problem
- argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
- mindful: Bearing in mind; attentive to
- abide: To live somewhere (formal, old-fashioned)
- staff: Employees of a company
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- mission: A task or role someone is given to do
- public: Owned by the government
- extension: Addition to something, e.g. a house
- tempt: To make someone want something, even if it's bad
- comprehend: To understand the meaning of
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- flight: Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
- rubbish: To say someone's ideas/actions are no good
- compartment: Enclosed part used to hold particular thing
- rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
- person: Man, woman or child
- detective: Person who investigates and solves crimes
- imagery: Use of symbolism to help imagine something
- broom: Brush with a long handle, used for cleaning
- bonus: Extra money for achieving, exceeding targets
- reside: To live in; dwell; to be present
- awkwardness: Lack of ease in social situations
- bin: Type of container, usually for trash
- ace: Highest value card in a game of cards
- conjure: To make an image/idea to come into the imagination
- chopstick: One of a pair of thin sticks used to eat food with
- runny: Being able to flow as a liquid
- singe: To burn lightly, often to remove hair
- samurai: Japanese warrior from centuries ago
- footwear: Shoes, socks, etc.
- vend: To offer something for sale or to sell 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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12 Things NOT to do in Japan
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Samuel posted on 2018/05/23Planning a trip to Japan? You'll want to watch this guide on 12 things NOT to do, covering everything from chopstick etiquette to train manners and even how to handle trash! It's packed with practical, everyday tips and cultural insights that will make your visit smoother and more respectful.
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