Vocabulary

• right out of the gate: Immediately at the beginning of an event or process.
• out of the gate: At the very beginning of an event or process.
• cool down: To become cooler; to reduce in temperature.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• got to: To arrive at some place
• going on: To continue doing something
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• aside from
• fan out: To spread out from a central point, like a fan.
• a bit much: Slightly too extreme or unreasonable.
• bad idea: An unwise or imprudent course of action.
• head out: To leave a place; depart
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
• on the news: Reported or broadcasted as part of a news program.
• try out: To try to win a place on a team in a group
• deal with
• work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• have to: Must do
• take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
• at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
• point at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
• swing by: To visit a place briefly, usually on the way to somewhere else.
• in heat: (Of a female mammal) ready to mate.
• experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
• on the plus side: Considering the advantages or positive aspects.
• at least: As a minimum
• sit down: To take a seat
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• set with: To be decorated or adorned with something.
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
• apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
• grab: To take and hold something quickly
• slightly: Only a little
• completely: In every way or as much as possible
• effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
• treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
• solid: Being able to be trusted; reliable
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• mean: Average of a set of numbers
• tiny: Very, very small
• section: A part of a whole
• charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• sweat: To do an amount of hard work
• guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
• beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
• fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
• degree: Amount or extent of something
• theme: An main or dominant idea, motif
• clip: A metal holder used for keeping things together
• handy: Convenient, easy to use, easy to reach
• fit: Good looking; physically attractive
• honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
• plug: Wood, rubber or metal used to block a hole
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• piece: A counter in a board game
• snack: Small amount of food eaten between meals
• score: A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
• sponsor: Person that supports the passage of a new law
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• traditional: Involved in a custom or event common to a people
• pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
• shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
• set: Prepared for something; ready
• heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
• quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
• popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
• effectiveness: Degree of how well something works or is done
• vest: US sleeveless garment worn under a coat; waistcoat
• battery: Portable device that stores electricity