Vocabulary

• at midnight: At twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night.
• run for it: To escape quickly from danger or unwanted situation.
• in the hand: Physically held or grasped in one's hand.
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• under oath: Having promised legally to tell the truth in court.
• fight on: To continue fighting despite difficulties or setbacks.
• leg up: Assistance given to someone by lifting or pushing them up.
• on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
• go after: To chase or pursue something
• turn in: To produce or achieve a good performance
• set up
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• treasure: Valuable things collected, and often hidden
• trip: To release an electrical switch
• dig: To move material to create a hole
• truth: Real facts about something
• bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
• trouble: To worry, bother or disturb someone
• cave: Large hole in the side of a cliff or hill
• island: Area of land that is surrounded by water
• boat: Small form of transport for traveling on water
• tonight: Night following this day
• knife: Long piece of metal you use for cutting things
• river: Flowing water that runs from mountains to the sea
• avenger: Someone who takes revenge on someone
• potter: To spend time, e.g. gardening, without hurrying