Vocabulary

• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• got to: To arrive at some place
• played up: To behave or work badly
• trouble in: Problems or difficulties existing within a specific place or situation.
• in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
• in school: Attending an educational institution.
• shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
• in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
• on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
• work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
• play on: To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
• spy on: To secretly watch someone in order to gather information about them.
• rush out: To leave a place quickly or suddenly.
• play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• spit on: To show contempt for someone by spitting towards or onto them.
• get here: To arrive at a specific location.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• in theaters: Currently showing at movie theaters.
• right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
• adrenaline: Chemical in the body that responds to stress, fear
• character: Person in a story, movie or play
• scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
• lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
• anticipate: To expect or look ahead to something positively
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• mind: To be bothered or upset by something
• race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
• conceive: To become pregnant
• spit: To forcefully blow saliva out from your mouth
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• maturity: Time at which an investment is ready to be paid
• bend: To become curved or no longer straight
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• promise: To say you will certainly do something
• scream: To make a sudden loud, high sound
• act: To behave in a certain way
• spray: To cover something with a stream of tiny drops
• stand: To be a candidate in an election
• nonsense: Foolish or untrue statements or ideas
• swiftly: Quickly
• drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
• trophy: Prize given to the winner of a competition
• usher: One who leads you to your seat, as in a theater
• pose: To be or exist as (a problem, threat etc.)
• theater: Place where plays or movies are seen
• retirement: Time later in life when you stop working
• fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
• underdog: One who is not expected to win in a fight/race
• guy: Man; boy; any person
• drama: Play that is performed on stage, theater, or TV
• hood: Front part of the car that covers the engine
• rookie: New to doing something; beginner
• work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
• climb: To rise gradually and steadily to a higher point
• want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
• apex: Highest point (of something); peak
• belt: To leave somewhere quickly (UK use)
• clown: Performer in funny clothes who makes people laugh
• meet: To provide something that is necessary
• poetic: Imaginative, descriptive and often emotional
• participation: Act of being involved in something
• pierce: Person's name
• knee: Middle part of your leg that bends
• spy: Person who gets secret information about an enemy
• dribble: To move forward with a ball by small hits or kicks
• damsel: A young unmarried woman
• junkie: Person that is addicted to taking drugs
• popcorn: Small-eared corn that burst in dry heat
• spat: A small fight or disagreement
• amazingly: In a surprising and pleasing manner
• timer: Device measure the amount of time that has gone by
• lion: Large wild cats from Africa and south Asia
• sonny: Friendly way of addressing a boy