Vocabulary

• at once: Immediately; without delay
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• at last: Finally; after a long delay.
• on deck: In baseball, being the next batter to come up to bat.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
• cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• break in: To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
• above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
• at least: As a minimum
• at sea
• in command: Having control or authority over something or someone.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• in a manner: In a specific way or style.
• at a distance: Far away; not close.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• lay about: To strike out in all directions with force or violence.
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• on the part of: By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
• come about: To turn a boat around; (of boat) to turn around
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• out of sorts: Slightly unwell or unhappy.
• of sorts: Of a kind, but not a very good one.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• sight in: To adjust a weapon's sights for accurate aiming.
• in a jiffy: Very quickly; in a short amount of time.
• look around: To explore a place; search for something.
• from the top: From the beginning.
• all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
• on all-fours: Position with hands and knees on the ground.
• face to face: (Meeting) while looking at someone
• set about: To begin or start to do something
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• red in the face: Having a flushed face from embarrassment, anger, or exertion.
• on the back of: As a result of or following something.
• in Heaven's name: Used to express surprise or anger.
• kill me: An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
• set off: To start a journey
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
• to the hilt: To the fullest extent or completely.
• next moment: Immediately after; very soon.
• coming and going: The activity of people arriving and departing from a place.
• contrast with: To be strikingly different from something else.
• at any rate: Whatever happens; in any case; anyway.
• in vain: Without success or result; futilely.
• cast about: To search widely for something, especially ideas or solutions.
• step to: To approach someone or something, often with a specific purpose.
• of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
• in the presence of: While someone or something else is present.
• hear of: To know about someone or something because you have been told about them
• for instance: As an example.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• rattle off: To say something quickly and without much thought or hesitation.
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• the whole story: The complete and unabridged account of something.
• in case of: If something happens; in the event of.
• come down to: To become in the end a matter of
• off and on: Intermittently; sometimes happening and sometimes not.
• dead and buried: Completely finished or no longer relevant.
• like a man: To act bravely or responsibly.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• neither here nor there: Not relevant or important to the matter.
• made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
• after dark: After the sun has set and night has begun.
• long: Person's name
• begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
• treasure: Valuable things collected, and often hidden
• run: To depart or travel according to a schedule
• shore: Land along the edge of a sea, lake or river
• mate: A friend who you work, live, or go to school with
• man: Humans in general, including male and female
• captain: Title of a senior officer in the military
• silver: Person's name
• ship: Large boat
• island: Area of land that is surrounded by water
• boat: Small form of transport for traveling on water
• sun: Light and heat coming from a large star in the sky
• ashore: Onto the land from the water
• crutch: Stick leant on for support if leg/foot is injured