Vocabulary

• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• have to: Must do
• call in: To ask others for help when in need
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• get across: To communicate (something) clearly and effectively.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in half: Divided into two equal parts.
• soften up: To make something softer or more pliable.
• swear on: To make a solemn promise or oath, often invoking something sacred or important to emphasize sincerity.
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• at sea
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• in charge: To be responsible for
• thicken up: To become denser or more viscous, especially a liquid.
• screw up: Spoken to make a big mistake
• vegetable stock: A savory liquid made by simmering vegetables in water, used as a base for soups, sauces, and other dishes.
• get about: To go out a lot; travel widely
• sound right: To seem correct or accurate.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• hang out: To spend time with your friends
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• piss off: To leave or go away, used especially as a rude way of telling someone to go away
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• to death: Extremely; to a great degree
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• in secret: Done or kept in a way that is not known or seen by others.
• set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• seal of approval: An indication that something is of a high standard or officially approved.
• weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
• distraction: Something drawing your attention away from
• realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• recipe: Conditions likely to create a particular result
• separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
• military: Army or armed forces
• religion: Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• mustard: Spicy yellow or brown condiment used to add flavor
• quiz: A game in which players answer questions on topics
• leave: To go away from; depart
• tale: Story that is not true
• pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
• revolutionary: Marking a significant change in something
• sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
• british: Concerning the culture and people of British
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• garlic: Strong-smelling white bulb used in cooking
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• miracle: Amazing, seemingly impossible thing that happened
• comedian: An entertainer whose job is to make people laugh
• holy: Being good according to religious standards
• declaration: Stating the cost of things purchased overseas
• hire: To give a job to someone in exchange for pay
• great: Very good; better than before
• hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
• make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
• colonial: Of a system where one country controls another
• lord: (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
• independence: Having the freedom to make your own decisions
• march: To force someone to walk somewhere
• attack: To try to destroy, beat, or injure
• mount: To attach something to something else
• cross: Angry and upset
• flour: Powder made from a grain used in cooking
• bar: Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
• train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
• found: To become aware of something that is happening
• side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
• chef: Person whose job is to cook food in a restaurant
• wholesome: Good for you; promoting health in a person/thing
• jersey: Shirt worn as part of a sports uniform
• death: When someone dies; the end of life
• history: Established pattern or record
• victory: Defeating or beating someone or something
• crazy: Mentally ill; mad
• army: Large group of soldiers organized to fight in wars
• historian: Someone who studies the course of history
• popcorn: Small-eared corn that burst in dry heat
• yummy: (Of food) delicious; very tasty
• whoa: Tell someone to do something more slowly
• cot: Bed with high sides for a baby
• eve: The time just before something happens
• holly: Tree with red berries, associated with Christmas