Vocabulary

• on to: Toward something; forward
• right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• at the feet of: Being in a position of submission or deep respect near someone.
• under control: Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
• go on: To continue doing something
• got to: To arrive at some place
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• check out
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• outside the box: Thinking in a new and creative way.
• in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
• chance on: To find or discover something unexpectedly.
• for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
• match made in heaven: A perfect or ideal partnership or relationship.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• experienced in: Having skill or knowledge as a result of experience.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
• to perfection: In a flawless or ideal manner; perfectly.
• win over: To convince others to support you or your ideas
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• facing off: To oppose one another (often in sports)
• inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
• out of play: No longer in active play or action, especially in sports.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• up in the air: Not yet decided or resolved; uncertain.
• by example: Through demonstration or serving as a model.
• in school: Attending an educational institution.
• of the century: The most notable or important in a hundred-year period.
• have to: Must do
• on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• beyond belief: Too improbable to be believed; incredible.
• entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
• incredible: Very good; amazing
• technique: Way of doing by using special knowledge or skill
• brilliant: Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
• strike: To hit something
• influence: To affect or change something indirectly
• stunning: Causing amazement, e.g. because so very good
• mean: Average of a set of numbers
• inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
• edge: An advantage you have over others
• secure: To get or achieve something with certainty
• pace: Rate of speed at which something moves or happens
• magnificent: Splendid; brilliant; extremely good
• beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• chest: Strong, lidded container for storing things
• tournament: Sports contest with many games to find a winner
• penalty: Negative effect resulting from your actions
• leave: To go away from; depart
• stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
• goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
• genius: Person displaying a high level of intelligence
• hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• terrible: Very bad; horrible
• pure: Not mixed with anything else
• kick: Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
• chance: The way something happens without planning
• stadium: Building with a sports field for watching games
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• great: Very good; better than before
• perfect: So good it cannot be improved
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• captain: Title of a senior officer in the military
• space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
• dutch: Concerning the culture and people of Holland
• nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
• legendary: Being a very famous sports player, actor etc.
• minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
• northern: In or toward the north
• solo: Being performed or done alone
• defender: Fighter who fights against attack
• keeper: Person taking care of animals
• goalkeeper: Player in front of the goal trying to stop goals
• volley: To kick or hit a ball so it stays in the air
• midfielder: Soccer player who plays in the center of the field