Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
- for instance: As an example.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- rhythm: Pattern of events, motions, or changes
- instance: An example of something; case
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- spontaneous: Happening on its own, without anyone helping it
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- establish: To set or create something to last for a long time
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- ordinary: Normal or usual
- alter: To change so (clothing) fits better
- sequence: Part of a movie showing one part of the story
- section: A part of a whole
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
- couple: To join something to something else
- chamber: Enclosed space that contains something
- monopoly: Complete market control for a service or product
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- devour: To eat quickly and hungrily
- director: Senior person who manages part of an organization
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- score: A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
- orchestra: Large group who perform instrumental music
- part: Division of a book
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- marriage: Relationship between a husband and a wife
- shoot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- divorced: To legally end a marriage to (someone)
- revisit: To talk or think about something again
- strangle: To kill by squeezing the throat, e.g. with a rope
- musical: Having a pleasant sound like music
- randy: Wanting to have sex (often)
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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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How to Shoot the Start of a Relationship's End in "Marriage Story" | Anatomy of a Scene
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Estelle posted on 2019/12/26Ever wondered how filmmakers capture those intimate, everyday moments that make a story feel real? This video dives into the brilliant opening montage of "Marriage Story," showing you how Noah Baumbach uses rhythmic editing and a musical overture to establish characters and themes. You'll pick up on how simple sentence structures and everyday vocabulary can create powerful storytelling!
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