Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• tease out: To extract or obtain something with persistent effort, especially information.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• cash in: To sell asset to get money back
• in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
• settle down: To become calm and relaxed after not being so
• press on: To continue doing something in a determined way; to persevere.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• stand back: To move away from something, usually to create space or avoid danger.
• despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• have to: Must do
• in red: Marked or written using the colour red.
• in green: Located in or surrounded by green plants or fields.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• look after: To take care of someone or something
• dig into: To start eating food enthusiastically.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• engage: To start to fight with an enemy
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• brilliant: Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
• reputation: Common opinion that people have about someone
• confident: Feeling that you can do well at something
• stereotype: False categorization of people as all the same
• heritage: Traditional beliefs or customs of a culture
• statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
• fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
• portrait: Picture of a person's head and shoulders
• society: A group who meet to share values or interests
• glamorous: Attractive in a sexy way; exciting; alluring
• independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
• fortune: What might happen to you in the future
• hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
• exhibit: Object put on public display, e.g. in a gallery
• generosity: Giving or sharing things freely with others
• master: To gain control over something
• century: Period of 100 years
• british: Concerning the culture and people of British
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• curtain: Piece of cloth used to cover a window
• volunteer: Working willingly without pay to help others
• crumble: To break into small parts or crumbs
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
• wealthy: Having a great quantity of money or property
• great: Very good; better than before
• aristocracy: Privileged ruling class
• nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
• lord: (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
• exhibition: Public event to display objects, art etc.
• interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
• marriage: Relationship between a husband and a wife
• behold: To look at
• collection: Act of asking for money for a debt or a charity
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
• tickle: Discomfort caused by something touching the skin
• life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
• picture: General situation or state of being
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• fiercely: In an emotionally violent manner
• upper: Drug that improves mood or increases energy
• fireplace: Open area in a wall where a fire can be built
• upstairs: On a floor above
• injection: Act of adding or putting in; adding to
• earl: Man with a high or noble rank in a society
• daisy: Small, white flower that has a yellow center
• heiress: Female who will receive money when someone dies
• amass: To collect a large amount of something
• sitter: Person looking after children for parents
• countess: The wife of a Count