Vocabulary

• in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
• cut into: To divide something into pieces with a sharp tool.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
• run over: To go beyond a limit, e.g. of a budget
• at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
• trip: To release an electrical switch
• curse: To use offensive language when angry; swear
• death: When someone dies; the end of life
• institute: Organization studying science, engineering etc.
• American: Person from the USA
• hope: When you wish something will happen; what you wish
• lord: (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
• torn: To move very quickly, often with carelessness
• crown: To put a crown on to make someone a king/queen
• sell: To exchange something for money
• blue: Color of the clear sky
• stone: Hard, solid piece of rock
• diamond: Very hard colorless stone used in jewelry
• topple: To cause a government/leader to be overthrown
• king: Person considered the best or top at something