Vocabulary
- got to: To arrive at some place
- have to: Must do
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- on location: At a place that is not a studio; a place away from the studio where a movie or TV show is being filmed
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- at least: As a minimum
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- go on: To continue doing something
- carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
- going on: To continue doing something
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- look over: To check something to see it works well; inspect
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- for instance: As an example.
- next to: Being located along side another
- on behalf of: As the representative of someone
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- from the first: From the very beginning.
- on the job: While working; during the course of employment.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- move into: To start living in a new house or building
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- on wheels: Having wheels attached for easy movement.
- clock in: To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
- film set: A location, real or constructed, where a film or television show is shot.
- halfway through: At or in the middle of a period of time or an activity.
- lead up to: To prepare the way for; to serve as an introduction to.
- to date: Up to the present time; until now.
- quick look: A brief or cursory inspection or examination.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- pop down: To go somewhere briefly or for a short time.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- long for: To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
- in the ground: Located within or beneath the surface of the earth.
- turn on
- on the house: Free; paid for by the establishment.
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- jump on: To criticize someone suddenly and strongly.
- hand out: To distribute papers (often in class)
- in essence: Used to summarize the main point.
- right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- work out
- by itself: Alone; without help or assistance.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- get on with: To have a good relationship with someone
- move ahead: To make progress; advance.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- fun and games: Enjoyable activities; sometimes used ironically for trouble.
- first three: The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
- stand out
- sit back: To relax and take it easy.
- deal with
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- get in with: To become popular or friendly with someone, often for personal gain.
- dress up: To put on your best clothes, e.g. for a party
- fall back on: To make use of, when you have no other options
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- from the dead: Returned to life after being dead.
- watch over: To protect or guard someone or something.
- set with: To be decorated or adorned with something.
- step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- on to: Toward something; forward
- up the hill: In an upward direction on a slope or hill.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- inside the box: To think conventionally or in a traditional way.
- move around: To change position or location; to go from place to place.
- slot in: To find a suitable time or place for something in a schedule or plan.
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- cut out: To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- play on: To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
- stay back: To remain behind; not approach or advance.
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- hand up: To raise one's hand in order to get attention, especially in a classroom.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
- feel sick: To experience a sensation of nausea or illness
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- in red: Marked or written using the colour red.
- too heavy: Having excessive weight; difficult to lift or move.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- catch up: To become equal with another person
- have on: To be wearing something.
- sit down: To take a seat
- lift up: To raise something to a higher position.
- under control: Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
- go away: To go on vacation
- green screen: A background consisting of a green screen, used to add visual effects in post-production.
- put it away: To return something to its proper location; to tidy up.
- move up: To advance to a higher rank or position.
- in half: Divided into two equal parts.
- in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
- out of the way: Remote; isolated.
- behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- hell yeah: An enthusiastic expression of agreement or approval.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
- pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
- mind games: Psychological manipulation intended to make someone feel confused or insecure.
- park in: To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
- get onto: To board or mount a vehicle, such as a bus, train, or bicycle.
- take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
- set up
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- feel sorry for: To experience sympathy or pity for someone.
- crank out: To produce something quickly and in large quantities.
- look after: To take care of someone or something
- out of doors: Outside, in the open air.
- for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
- arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
- pack up: To put things into boxes and take them home
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- crew: Organized group of workers (e.g. on a ship)
- block: Solid piece of material used for building
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- production: Process of producing or growing food naturally
- shoot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- lord: (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
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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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The Hobbit - Full Production Video Blogs 1-6 - Lord of the Rings - HD Movie
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markchang posted on 2014/01/06Ever wondered what goes into bringing Middle-earth to life? This behind-the-scenes look at "The Hobbit" production reveals the incredible detail in sets like Bag End and Rivendell, plus a peek at the amazing wardrobe and makeup for the dwarves! You'll get a feel for the pre-production buzz and pick up some cool vocabulary related to filmmaking and fantasy worlds.
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