Vocabulary

• spin off: A company that is formed from part of an existing company.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• black and white
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• centered around: To have (something) as the main subject or focus.
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• down under: A colloquial term for Australia and New Zealand.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
• see the light: To finally understand something after a period of confusion or ignorance.
• come by: To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
• over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
• in black and white: Clearly written or documented, usually in print.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• sit down: To take a seat
• at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
• spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• roll over: To make a payment later than planned
• take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• fight back: To make your point more strongly against opponent
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
• stand out
• set against: To compare or consider (one thing) in opposition to another.
• with a vengeance: With great force, intensity, or energy.
• have to: Must do
• thankful for: Feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciative.
• lean on: To depend on someone for support or help.
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• switch on: To put something electrical on or off
• green with envy: Feeling very jealous of someone or their possessions.
• off duty: Not working; not engaged in one's regular work or task.
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• character: Person in a story, movie or play
• audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
• universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
• franchise: Right to run a business using name of a company
• huge: Very very large
• cast: People who appear in a play or movie
• anticipate: To expect or look ahead to something positively
• benefit: Good result or effect, something advantageous
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
• humanity: Quality of being understanding or sympathetic
• grand: A counter for 1000 of something
• visual: Of or relating to vision
• mystery: Quality of being strange and not understood
• adaptation: Music, movie or play, changed to a new form
• bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
• invincible: That cannot be defeated; unbeatable
• piece: A counter in a board game
• animate: To give life, energy, or motion to something
• taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
• chance: The way something happens without planning
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• predecessor: Something that comes before another in a series
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• traditional: Involved in a custom or event common to a people
• screen: To hide or block something from being seen
• pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
• set: Prepared for something; ready
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• pit: To use your strength, skill or wit to beat another
• make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
• hedge: To select words to avoid saying something directly
• blade: One of several flat pieces in a fan which move air
• faithful: (Religious) people who believe in a god or gods
• wind: A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
• return: To hit something back to the other player or team
• guy: Man; boy; any person
• anime: A form of Japanese animation
• pirate: To copy or sell a product illegally
• knight: Chess piece in the shape of a horse's head
• daredevil: Someone who takes risks without thinking of danger
• notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
• honorable: Not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive
• spider: Small creature with 8 legs that spins cobwebs
• miller: Someone who grinds grain into flour
• superhero: Fictional character who fights evil
• squire: Gentleman landowner in Britain in former times
• emmy: Annual award for achievements in US TV