Vocabulary
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- such as: For example; like
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- go find: To search for and locate someone or something.
- of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
- of yore: Belonging to long ago; in ancient times.
- on the door: Situated on the surface or part of a door.
- have to: Must do
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- well preserved: Maintained in excellent condition; not allowed to decline in quality or appearance.
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- bump into: To meet someone accidentally
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- stock up: To accumulate a supply of something.
- made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- set up
- skip out: To leave a place or situation secretly, often to avoid paying or fulfilling an obligation.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- back then: At that time in the past.
- pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
- by hand: Done manually; not by machine.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- top it off: To complete something in a particularly good or impressive way.
- incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
- structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- familiar: Well-known or easily recognized
- fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- frame: To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- regular: Having an equal amount of space or time in between
- generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
- distance: Lack of friendliness toward another person
- strip: To remove your clothes (often sexily for someone)
- intricate: Very detailed or difficult to untangle
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- equation: Mathematical statement showing things to be equal
- attraction: Theme park or fairground; place worth visiting
- wealth: Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
- stall: Walled area in a barn where a farm animal is kept
- harbor: Area of water protected by land and used by ships
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- bustling: To move energetically or busily
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- greasy: Containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
- snack: Small amount of food eaten between meals
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- chewy: (Of food) needing a lot of chewing; tough
- fill: To make something full
- screen: To hide or block something from being seen
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- incompatible: Not able to get on, be used together
- theater: Place where plays or movies are seen
- sour: (Of relationship) to cease to be good or friendly
- descendant: Family member from generations following you
- historic: (Of past event) having an effect on future; famous
- renovate: To repair or rebuild a house, room, etc.
- surprisingly: In an unexpected manner; to an unexpected degree
- famous: Excellent
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- graffiti: Writings and drawings on walls, often rude, funny
- iron: Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
- light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
- demolish: To destroy completely (e.g. an idea, a building)
- virgin: Someone who did not do a thing before; first timer
- catholic: One of many Christian belief systems
- line: Border that divides two places or regions
- lantern: Light in a glass box that can be carried
- flair: Natural ability to do something well
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- main: Most important; most often used
- fresh: Clean; not used or dirty
- chapel: Room to hold religious services
- visit: To go to a place for a time, usually for a reason
- temple: A flat area on the side of the forehead
- harmonious: Being compatible; working well together
- deity: A god or goddess
- slab: Thick, flat slice of something
- thirst: Powerful desire or need for e.g. knowledge
- shack: Small often wooden building that is not well made
- lively: Full of life and energy; merry; animated
- ergonomic: Designed carefully to aid effective working
- shallot: Type of longish onion
- agrarian: Concerning farming or land
- beehive: Nest of bees
- watermelon: Large oblong or roundish melon with a green skin
- octagonal: Concerning a shape with eight sides
- eyed: To watch or study something closely
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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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2017《哈 臺南》第一集:老城故事,巷弄美食 CC字幕版 │《Hot Tainan》EP1. Old Town Stories and Alleyway Delicacies
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Hot Tainan 哈臺南 posted on 2017/03/26Ready to explore the charming old streets and delicious hidden food spots of Tainan? This video is your perfect guide, packed with vocabulary for heritage architecture and street food that you can use in real conversations. You'll also get a fantastic peek into local culture and history!
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