Vocabulary

• under the covers: Lying in bed, usually covered by bedclothes.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• have to: Must do
• in under: Located inside and beneath something.
• reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
• slip into: To quickly put on (a piece of clothing).
• have on: To be wearing something.
• heaven forbid: Used to express a strong wish that something does not happen.
• for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
• to die for: Extremely desirable or enjoyable.
• in case of: If something happens; in the event of.
• next to: Being located along side another
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• talk on: To talk at length about a particular subject.
• on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
• break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
• right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
• absolutely: Completely; totally; very
• extraordinary: Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
• incredible: Very good; amazing
• depression: Medical condition of a lack of vitality
• slip: Act of beginning to fall from losing balance
• sneak: To move around in a way so no one will see you
• freak: (Of weather, etc.) unusual; unpredictable; amazing
• fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
• admire: To feel respect or wonder toward someone
• reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
• perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
• benefit: Good result or effect, something advantageous
• crew: Organized group of workers (e.g. on a ship)
• break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
• defeat: To beat an enemy, team, disease
• absolute: Complete; total; pure; not limited in any way
• mind: To be bothered or upset by something
• damn: To cause the downfall or failure of; criticize
• stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• grit: Strong determination
• crappy: Impolite term for not good, worthless
• proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
• soul: Central or basic part of something
• decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
• cramp: Sharp, unexpected pain when a muscle becomes tight
• mirror: Thing with glass surface used to look at yourself
• afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
• great: Very good; better than before
• step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• critically: As part of the process of judging something
• remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
• hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
• laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
• concert: Musical entertainment performed in public
• minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
• artist: A person skilled and creative in art e.g. painter
• bridge: Structure built over river, road so you can cross
• joy: Deep happiness and pleasure about something
• sob: To make gasping sounds while crying
• friendship: Feeling of liking someone; good relationship
• poster: A large, printed notice or picture
• punk: Violent or criminal young man
• befriend: To make a friend of someone
• chit: Old use girl who is disrespectful to her elders
• babe: Romantic term often used to your lover; darling
• unkind: Lacking kindness; mean; ungenerous
• afro: Rounded curly hairdo
• hallelujah: Shout or song of praise to God
• passable: Not too bad; satisfactory; reasonable
• mama: A mother
• papa: Another word for father