Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• feed on: To eat a particular food.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• move off: To start moving; to depart.
• arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
• some time ago: At a point in the past; not recently.
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
• in some places: In certain locations or areas, but not all.
• take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• at the feet of: Being in a position of submission or deep respect near someone.
• against the clock: Rushed and under pressure to meet a deadline.
• for long: For a considerable period of time.
• from that time: Starting at a specific point in the past and continuing forward.
• in times: During periods or moments of.
• block out: To cover so something cannot be seen or heard
• except for: Not including; excluding.
• in contrast to: Differing from something else
• factor in: To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
• such as: For example; like
• build up: To increase the amount; collect something
• quite simply: In a clear and straightforward manner; without complication.
• or simply: Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
• in the hope of: With the expectation or desire for something to happen.
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• at last: Finally; after a long delay.
• in pursuit: Following or chasing someone or something, typically to catch them.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• carry out
• slip past: To move quietly past someone or something without being noticed.
• above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
• search for: To try to find someone or something.
• on the alert: Being watchful and ready to react immediately.
• on the beach: Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
• play on: To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
• set off: To start a journey
• at sea
• up the river: Sent to prison or in serious trouble.
• against time: Working under pressure to meet a deadline; in a race to finish something quickly.
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• on a plate: To receive something easily, without much effort.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• come down to: To become in the end a matter of
• get back to: To get in contact with someone again
• at the hands of: By the agency or through the actions of.
• get at: To criticize someone, often personally
• for days: For a long period of time; lasting several days.
• consists of: Is made up or composed of.
• contend with: To struggle or deal with something difficult.
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
• predator: An animal that hunts and kills other animals
• survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
• year: Unit of time equal to 12 months or 365 or 366 days
• bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
• land: Region or country
• water: Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
• food: What people and animals eat to live
• die: Cube with dots numbering 1-6 on it used in games
• fat: Amount beyond what is usual or necessary
• cold: Illness of sneezing, coughing, and a sore throat
• young: At an early stage of existence; not mature
• search: To examine a person's clothing to find something
• male: Characteristic of boys or men