Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• for long: For a considerable period of time.
• at least: As a minimum
• in the spotlight: Receiving a lot of public attention; at the center of attention.
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• remark on: To say or write what you think about someone or something
• rule in: To make an official decision in favor of someone in a legal case.
• put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
• at the best of times: Even in the most favorable periods or conditions.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• at each other's throats: Arguing angrily and aggressively with one another.
• engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
• on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
• on parade: In a state of formal display or ceremony.
• on display: In a place where something can be seen by the public.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• got to: To arrive at some place
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• easy enough: Sufficiently easy; not too difficult.
• at knifepoint: Under threat or coercion using a knife.
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• to no avail: Without success; having no effect.
• mess with: To interfere with or tamper with something.
• grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
• come at: To approach someone to attack them
• to that end: In order to achieve that aim or purpose.
• to death: Extremely; to a great degree
• pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
• by all accounts: According to what everyone says; reportedly
• check out
• in full swing: At its peak of activity; fully active or operational.
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• in vain: Without success or result; futilely.
• episode: One separate event in a series of events
• entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
• essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
• opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
• properly: In an appropriate or correct manner
• devastating: To cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
• immediately: Without any delay; straight away
• character: Person in a story, movie or play
• scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
• imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
• brutal: Extremely violent or mean
• rough: Causing or involving violence, force, and harm
• section: A part of a whole
• deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
• boundary: A division or border to separate two areas
• rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
• leave: To go away from; depart
• aftermath: The bad result/situation after an event
• violence: Strong physical force of nature
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• spectacle: Impressive performance, public event or show
• throne: Special elaborate chair on which king/queen sits
• offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
• storm: To act violently or angrily
• terrible: Very bad; horrible
• justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
• point: An item to be discussed
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
• fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
• alive: Living; not dead
• great: Very good; better than before
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• compel: To force someone to do something
• hatch: To be born or come out from an egg
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
• fury: Rage; violent anger
• battle: Military fight between armies
• lord: (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
• deadly: Causing or capable of causing death
• crown: To put a crown on to make someone a king/queen
• heir: Person to receive power or money when someone dies
• soldier: Person working in an army to fight
• slay: To kill violently
• illegitimate: Contrary to or forbidden by law
• grisly: Causing horror or fear
• dragon: Imaginary creatures that breathe fire
• babe: Romantic term often used to your lover; darling