Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in times: During periods or moments of.
- in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
- make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- come by: To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
- stop by: To visit someone or some place for a short time
- by hand: Done manually; not by machine.
- seal of approval: An indication that something is of a high standard or officially approved.
- back at you: An informal way to return a greeting or compliment.
- too heavy: Having excessive weight; difficult to lift or move.
- phenomenon: Unusual event, fact that can be studied
- concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
- structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- fluffy: Containing air and being light in weight
- brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
- signature: Something that represents a person's work or style
- precision: Performed in a very careful, detailed manner
- dense: Very thick and difficult to see, get through
- complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
- seek: To ask someone for help
- giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
- household: Being in everyday use; common
- stiff: Slang term for a dead body
- seal: To close tightly to protect it from leaking
- whip: To defeat thoroughly or easily
- rave: A dance party with loud music
- strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
- peak: Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
- ensure: To make something sure, certain, or safe
- approval: Agreement that person/thing is acceptable
- fold: To bend one part of something against another
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
- wild: In a manner which lacks control
- coast: Land near the sea or ocean
- batch: Amount of something that is produced at one time
- storm: To act violently or angrily
- block: Solid piece of material used for building
- chew: To bite something many times without swallowing it
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- adult: Person or animal that is fully grown
- taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- mixture: Something made by combining two or more things
- sour: (Of relationship) to cease to be good or friendly
- whimsical: Quaintly humorous; funny in an odd way
- pack: Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
- dessert: Sweet food usually eaten at the end of a meal
- jolly: Being full of cheer, friendliness and happiness
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- oven: Kitchen appliance you put food in to bake, roast
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- cover: To record a different version of another song
- childhood: The time when you are a child
- chef: Person whose job is to cook food in a restaurant
- storefront: Front display window of a store
- meringue: Light sweet mixture of beaten egg whites and sugar
- light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
- wobbly: Moving with a rocking or staggering motion
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- popped: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- cream: Pale color that is yellowish white
- line: Border that divides two places or regions
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- candy: Small sweet foods made mostly of sugar
- cheesecake: A cake made with cream cheese
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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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Uncle Tetsu's Jiggly Japanese Cheesecake Is Now In Times Square | Line Around The Block
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Estelle posted on 2020/05/06Ever wondered what makes Uncle Tetsu's jiggly Japanese cheesecake so famous? This video takes you right to the heart of Times Square to see the magic happen, and you'll pick up some fun phrases for talking about food and textures along the way!
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