Vocabulary
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- ride on: To continue as planned, despite difficulties.
- go on: To continue doing something
- make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
- together with: In addition to; along with.
- made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- get at: To criticize someone, often personally
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- follow along: To agree to do or act the same as others
- apart from: Except for; not considering
- from start to finish: Covering the whole process from beginning to end.
- next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
- cut into: To divide something into pieces with a sharp tool.
- available from: Obtainable or accessible from a particular source or location.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- break from: To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
- ride along: To accompany someone in a vehicle.
- right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- next to: Being located along side another
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- to date: Up to the present time; until now.
- recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
- spot: A certain place or area
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- preserve: To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
- association: Organization of people with the same interest
- itinerary: A route, e.g. with times you will be somewhere
- counter: To say or do something in opposition or resistance
- guide: To help or advise someone about something
- stroll: To walk slowly and in a relaxed manner
- route: Way to get from one place to another place; path
- span: Distance between two supports of a bridge
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- trip: To release an electrical switch
- canal: Channel cut through land for boats or ships
- coast: Land near the sea or ocean
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- specialty: Skill or a dish that a person, business is good at
- snack: Small amount of food eaten between meals
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
- traditional: Involved in a custom or event common to a people
- range: Cooking stove with multiple burners
- surround: To be all the way around something
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- great: Very good; better than before
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- quaint: Appealing and attractive in an outdated way
- minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
- festival: Cultural event with a program of events
- wide: Having a great distance from one side to the other
- area: Amount of measured space
- coastal: Concerning the area of sea near land
- restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- return: To hit something back to the other player or team
- tour: To travel to several places to perform a show
- tourist: Someone who travels to a place for pleasure
- ride: Machine at an amusement park for riding on for fun
- bay: Part of an ocean or lake partly surrounded by land
- spring: Coil of metal that lessens impact, e.g. on cars
- delicious: Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
- succulent: (Of food) juicy and delicious
- boulevard: Wide, grand street often with trees on both sides
- residence: Place where a person lives
- sightseeing: Going to look at places of interest somewhere
- port: City where ships can shelter during a storm
- dock: To take away a part of an animal's tail
- prefecture: An administrative state or region in a country
- temple: A flat area on the side of the forehead
- jade: Green stone used to make jewelry/art objects
- shipping: To transport goods by boat, truck or plane
- cherry: Small, round fruit with a red or black skin
- marina: Person's name
- kimono: Long Japanese robe for women
- bicycle: 2-wheeled vehicle ridden by pushing on foot pedals
- seafood: Fish, shellfish, etc. that can be eaten
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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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Five Cycling Routes in Toyama Prefecture | japan-guide.com
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ayane posted on 2019/11/08Dreaming of a scenic bike ride in Japan? This video explores five amazing cycling routes in Toyama Prefecture, perfect for casual cyclists looking for self-guided tours with stunning coastal views and cultural stops like Nisekiji Temple. You'll pick up practical travel phrases and learn about local culture while planning your next adventure!
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