Vocabulary

• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• go on: To continue doing something
• in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
• stand out
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• close up: A photograph or film shot taken of a subject at close range.
• over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
• up to speed: Fully informed; aware of the latest information
• wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
• step out: To go outside for a short time
• mess around: To cheat on your partner with another lover
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• by god: An expression of surprise, shock, or emphasis.
• larger than life: Very exciting, impressive, or with personality beyond normal limits.
• play on: To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
• in hand: In one's possession or control.
• hang in: To persevere; to not give up.
• get here: To arrive at a specific location.
• in character: Behaving as the character one is portraying; consistent with the character's personality.
• on the brink of: Very near to experiencing something, usually something unpleasant.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
• to the core: Completely; fundamentally; in every aspect.
• buy time: To delay an action to allow more time for preparation.
• in under: Located inside and beneath something.
• hit with: To strike someone or something using an object.
• heart pounding: Experiencing a rapid or forceful heartbeat, often due to anxiety, fear, or excitement.
• crystal clear: Extremely clear and easy to understand.
• to hand: To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
• old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
• set up
• behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
• set on: To attack
• on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
• opening sequence: The series of shots or scenes that appear at the beginning of a film or television program, often setting the tone or introducing key elements of the story.
• on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
• by George: An old-fashioned exclamation to express surprise or emphasis.
• under fire: Being heavily criticized.
• throw out: To make someone leave, because of bad behavior
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• listen in: To secretly listen to a conversation.
• with a bang: In a sudden, noticeable, and exciting way.
• courtesy of: Provided or permitted by (someone or something).
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• tv show: A television program.
• start off: To begin or commence something.
• such as: For example; like
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• the whole story: The complete and unabridged account of something.
• off the wall: Unconventional; eccentric; bizarre.
• from the jump: From the very beginning or start of something.
• rise up: To attempt to defeat government or ruler
• for the last time: Used to emphasize that something is said or done finally or repeatedly.
• have to: Must do
• fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
• fight back: To make your point more strongly against opponent
• once upon a time: A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
• upon a time: An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• aside from
• soak in: To absorb liquid.
• on the beach: Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
• in command: Having control or authority over something or someone.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
• to death: Extremely; to a great degree
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• at least: As a minimum
• clock in: To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
• complete with: Having something as an extra part or feature.
• halfway through: At or in the middle of a period of time or an activity.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• longest time: The greatest duration of time.
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
• figure for: To calculate or estimate something, especially costs or amounts.
• against you: In opposition to you.
• trouble in: Problems or difficulties existing within a specific place or situation.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• long for: To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
• stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
• first shot: The first attempt at doing something.
• build up: To increase the amount; collect something
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• request for: A formal application or appeal for something.
• call upon: To make demands on; order/require from someone
• jump off: To leave a path or designated area.
• beyond a shadow of a doubt: With absolute certainty, without any doubt at all.
• start in: To begin a job or activity.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• check out
• entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
• reveal: To show something that was hidden before
• iconic: Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• character: Person in a story, movie or play
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
• epic: Going on for a long time; awe-inspiring
• bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
• establish: To set or create something to last for a long time
• dialogue: Conversation between two or more individuals
• instantly: In a manner without delay; immediately
• sequence: Part of a movie showing one part of the story
• chase: Act of going after someone to catch them
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• crew: Organized group of workers (e.g. on a ship)
• film: Thin layer that covers something
• rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
• apocalypse: Great disaster; complete destruction
• comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• masterpiece: Greatest work, e.g. of a famous artist
• sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
• hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
• director: Senior person who manages part of an organization
• simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
• horror: Feeling of great shock or fear; thing causing it
• piece: A counter in a board game
• score: A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
• drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
• alive: Living; not dead
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• set: Prepared for something; ready
• captain: Title of a senior officer in the military
• heist: A burglary; a theft of a house or bank
• minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
• start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
• galaxy: A group of stars and planets in space
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• boulevard: Wide, grand street often with trees on both sides
• knight: Chess piece in the shape of a horse's head
• sunset: Daily disappearance of the sun
• mesmerize: To cause to be unable to look away; fascinate
• superhero: Fictional character who fights evil
• godfather: Man who acts as a sponsor for a child at baptism
• goldeneye: Variety of green lacewing