Vocabulary

• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• have to: Must do
• going on: To continue doing something
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• bump into: To meet someone accidentally
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• in terms of
• dying to: Extremely eager or anxious to do or have something.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• at school: Present and attending school.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
• with the exception of: Excluding; not including.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• interact with
• wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
• wake up: To stop sleeping
• live life: To enjoy life and make the most of every moment.
• picks up: To catch a criminal and take to police station
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• go on: To continue doing something
• to order: To give an instruction or command.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• push away: To move someone or something away from you by pushing.
• pass on: A polite way of saying 'to die'
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• bang on: Exactly (used with numbers, time, for emphasis)
• in the moment: At the present time; now.
• of ours: Belonging to us; associated with us.
• play on: To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
• speed up: To move more quickly
• think back: To recapture the past
• attentive to: Paying close attention to someone or something.
• in attendance: Present at a particular event or meeting.
• on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
• at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
• big whoop: A sarcastic expression of disinterest or contempt.
• at least: As a minimum
• fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
• light on: To illuminate something.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• run in: To arrest person and take them to police station
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• by all accounts: According to what everyone says; reportedly
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• go away: To go on vacation
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• give back: To return something you borrowed
• in hand: In one's possession or control.
• no shame: Without a sense of embarrassment or guilt.
• might well: Used to indicate a good possibility or likelihood.
• go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
• shit out: To produce something quickly and in large quantities, often of low quality.
• engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
• result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• from start to finish: Covering the whole process from beginning to end.
• at the wheel: In control of driving a vehicle.
• land on: To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
• weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
• apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• nostalgia: Sad, but positive feeling about memories/the past
• silly: Careless
• imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• ambassador: Official representing a country in another country
• distance: Lack of friendliness toward another person
• fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
• break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
• article: Word such as 'a', 'an', or 'the' used before nouns
• flirt: To behave playfully to arouse romantic interest
• digital: Using electronic signals or computers
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• friction: Disagreement between two or more people
• scandal: Unacceptable/immoral event causing public shock
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• naughty: Behaving badly, e.g. so as to annoy adults
• drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
• podcast: A digital recording (e.g. radio show) for download
• great: Very good; better than before
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
• palace: Official home of a ruler, such as a king or queen
• trust: To expect confidently
• monarchy: Nation that is ruled by a king or queen
• loud: Being very bright with colors, clothes etc.
• carriage: Vehicle on wheels, usually pulled by a horse
• interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
• invite: To ask someone to go somewhere or do something
• drama: Play that is performed on stage, theater, or TV
• fund: To supply money for something
• yearn: To strongly desire something or someone
• royal: Excellent or grand; suitable for a king or queen
• spaghetti: Italian pasta in long thin strands
• posh: Seeming expensive; of/typical of the upper class
• princess: Daughter of a king and queen
• procession: Group moving slowly as part of a ceremony
• bunny: Rabbits
• prince: Person's name
• tequila: Mexican liquor made from juices of an agave plant
• pre: A prefix meaning 'before'
• containment: Trying to stop an enemy getting bigger or stronger
• phone: To talk to someone using a telephone
• uninvited: Unwelcome and unwanted
• tempo: Speed or pace of something
• holly: Tree with red berries, associated with Christmas
• mamma: A mother