Vocabulary
- silver screen: The cinema; the film industry.
- black and white
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- only from: Exclusively originating or sourced from a particular place or entity.
- from the start: From the very beginning; from the outset.
- in black and white: Clearly written or documented, usually in print.
- the silver screen: The cinema; the world of films.
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- have to: Must do
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- trick: To fool someone in order to obtain a result
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- fancy: To want to have or do something; feel like
- strike: To hit something
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- define: To explain the meaning of words
- witness: To see the signing of an official document
- tap: To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- clip: A metal holder used for keeping things together
- role: Character played by an actor
- spine: Line of bones that runs down your back
- crime: Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- insist: To demand that someone do something
- audition: To try out for a part in a play or film
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- terrible: Very bad; horrible
- hip: The upper part of Leg
- argue: To fight or disagree over something
- screen: To hide or block something from being seen
- great: Very good; better than before
- bride: Woman who is, or who will get married soon
- frank: Member of the ancient Germanic peoples
- part: Division of a book
- finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- believe: To think or accept that something is true
- nominate: To choose someone to fill a certain position
- chant: To repeat a word or groups of words continuously
- clap: To make loud sounds by striking the hands together
- semi: A prefix meaning 'half'
- shipping: To transport goods by boat, truck or plane
- reed: Person's name
- brilliance: Great amount of skill or intelligence
- bale: Large amount of material wrapped or tied together
- filmmaker: Person who makes movies; movie producer, director
- footwork: Skillful maneuvering or dealing
- idol: Person who is greatly admired
- oscar: Annual award given in the movie industry
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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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"Those Are Not My Feet" - Jake Gyllenhaal On His Tap Dancing Scene In "The Bride!"
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/03/04Ever wondered what it's like to tap dance in a Frankenstein retelling? Jake Gyllenhaal spills the beans on his hilarious scene in "The Bride!" You'll pick up some fun situational dialogue and cultural insights from this lively late-night interview.
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