Vocabulary
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- have to: Must do
- for the gods: Something broken or useless, ready to be discarded or destroyed.
- through the gate: To pass from one side of a gate to the other.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- go overboard: To do something too much; to be excessive.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- ridiculous: Funny or foolish; deserving to be laughed at
- gross: 144 of something; twelve dozen of something
- pattern: Model to follow in making or doing something
- claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
- amount: Quantity of something
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- proper: Correct according to social or moral rules
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- pour: To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
- scoop: To dig out for a hole with a tool or hands
- switch: A change or shift from one method to another
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- rude: Being unkind or impolite to others; disrespectful
- fortune: What might happen to you in the future
- leave: To go away from; depart
- reserve: To arrange for a room or table be kept for you
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- rinse: To wash off small amounts of dirt, soap suds, etc.
- manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
- label: A (luxury) brand owned by a company
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- shrine: Religious place that honors a person or saint
- hospitality: Welcoming treatment of visitors or guests
- nowadays: At the present time; now
- attire: Clothing (especially fine clothes and fashion)
- basic: At the most important or easiest (beginner) level
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- bow: To (cause to) curve or bend
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- embarrass: To cause someone to feel ashamed
- cleanse: To remove impurities or pollutants from something
- overboard: Going over the side of a boat or ship into the sea
- altar: Area in a church where the priests preaches from
- sidewalk: Paved area for pedestrians, usually beside a road
- karate: A Japanese martial art; weaponless self-defense
- differ: To be different; to be not like others
- pavilion: Building in a park or garden with open sides
- clap: To make loud sounds by striking the hands together
- ladle: Large spoon with deep bowl for serving e.g. soup
- yen: Currency used in Japan
- sandbox: A box with sand shaped to mold metal
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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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Erina Hagi posted on 2023/01/05Planning a trip to Japan? Don't get caught making embarrassing mistakes at shrines! This video breaks down essential etiquette, from using the Temizuya to offering a prayer, so you can explore with confidence and cultural respect. You'll pick up practical phrases and cultural insights that make your travel experience richer!
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