Vocabulary

• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• turn on
• in lieu of: Instead of.
• lieu of: Instead of
• store credit: Credit that can only be used at a specific store.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• crush on: To have a brief but intense infatuation with someone.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• well up: (of tears) to rise to the surface and gather in someone's eyes.
• goes to show: To demonstrate or prove something.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• at last: Finally; after a long delay.
• over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• in question: Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
• off guard: In a vulnerable state; not alert or cautious.
• sheer number: A large quantity or amount of something.
• more than once: On more than one occasion; repeatedly.
• come to think of it: Used when you suddenly remember or realize something, often leading to a change in perspective or a new thought.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• switch on: To put something electrical on or off
• seal of approval: An indication that something is of a high standard or officially approved.
• except for: Not including; excluding.
• episode: One separate event in a series of events
• compromise: To weaken your position or views
• character: Person in a story, movie or play
• attempt: To try to do something challenging or difficult
• version: Different way that someone interprets something
• concentrate: To cause to be present in large amount or number
• dialogue: Conversation between two or more individuals
• gear: To aim at or prepare yourself for something
• absurd: So foolish as to be difficult to believe
• pursuit: Act of following someone to catch them
• typical: Normal; usual; expected
• rip: To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
• trap: Device used for catching animals
• burst: To move (arrive, exit, etc.) suddenly or hurriedly
• giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
• retrieve: To find and bring in animals during a hunt
• capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
• favor: Support or approval from people
• deny: To refuse to allow or accept something
• guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
• drag: To reluctantly move or go somewhere
• envision: To imagine or picture in your mind
• agony: Great pain or suffering
• anatomy: Scientific study of the structure of (human) body
• leave: To go away from; depart
• tuck: To put something into a small or safe place
• credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
• rapid: Moving or happening very quickly
• channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
• tight: Showing anxiety or anger; tense
• catch: Amount of something that has been caught
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
• fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
• abruptly: Suddenly; without warning
• icon: Small image on a computer screen
• gibberish: Unintelligible talking
• terrace: Flat area next to a building to sit and relax
• finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
• guy: Man; boy; any person
• store: To put things in a place for later use
• surrogate: Person appointed in the place of another
• work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
• tornado: Violent storm with strong winds
• clerk: Person who works in a store or bank
• catchphrase: Favorite saying of a sect or political group
• quickly: Without taking a lot of time; fast
• swine: A pig
• story: One of many floors or levels in a building
• hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
• coyote: Wild dog that is found in North America
• voice: Ability to sing well
• run: To depart or travel according to a schedule
• watch: To keep in check, manage, or control something
• gag: To cover someone's mouth so they cannot speak
• notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
• muslim: Of or relating to Islam
• bunny: Rabbits
• termite: Small white tropical insect which eats wood
• slingshot: Loop of leather used as a weapon to throw stones
• grandfather: Your mother's or father's father
• missus: Someone's wife
• wile: Trick or scheme to deceive or fool someone
• blanc: White sauce of fat, broth, and vegetables
• porky: A bit fat or very fat