Vocabulary

• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
• build a bridge: To construct a bridge, typically for transportation or connection.
• far worse: Significantly more unpleasant, serious, or severe.
• going on: To continue doing something
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
• pull back: To move to a safer area; retreat
• hold in: To hide your emotions and not let them show
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
• step into: To enter a place or situation.
• stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• slow burn: A gradual increase of anger or tension over time.
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
• on the make: Seeking personal advantage, especially by unfair means.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• through with: Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
• charged with: To be officially accused of something
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
• set up
• engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• meet up: To arrange to meet someone.
• head out: To leave a place; depart
• face down: To confront or deal with someone or something in a brave or determined way.
• captured on: To record or film something.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• switch on: To put something electrical on or off
• accurate: With no mistake or error; Correct
• develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
• scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
• combat: To fight someone or something physically
• epic: Going on for a long time; awe-inspiring
• research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
• reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
• brutal: Extremely violent or mean
• draw: To attract attention to someone or something
• inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
• sequence: Part of a movie showing one part of the story
• grant: To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
• crew: Organized group of workers (e.g. on a ship)
• film: Thin layer that covers something
• assault: To attack someone physically or emotionally
• tragic: (Of a play, movie, or book) with a sad ending
• praise: To express approval of something or someone
• accuracy: Being exactly right; correctness
• lure: Appealing quality that attracts people
• crime: Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
• bury: To put something into the ground and cover it
• wound: To rotate a part of say a watch to make it work
• agent: Chemical with the power to make chemical reactions
• thigh: Upper part of a bird's leg, e.g. eaten as food
• hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
• disturb: To cause someone anxiety or fear
• protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
• screen: To hide or block something from being seen
• criminal: Involving illegal activity; relating to crime
• land: Region or country
• prolong: To make continue for a longer amount of time
• execution: Killing a person as a (usually legal) punishment
• hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
• ambush: Act of lying in wait to attack by surprise
• zodiac: A belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side to the ecliptic; divided into constellations or signs for astrological purposes
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
• life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
• mob: A secret criminal organization
• historical: Connected with the past
• freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• happen: To take place or occur
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• harrowing: Extremely shocking or upsetting
• story: One of many floors or levels in a building
• barber: Person whose job is to cut men's hair, shave them
• close: Almost; near
• assassination: Murder of a public figure by surprise attack
• depiction: Picture or a written description of something
• shootout: Fight with guns, e.g. between police and gang