Vocabulary

• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• for the last time: Used to emphasize that something is said or done finally or repeatedly.
• deal with
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
• make short work of: To finish a task quickly and efficiently.
• go on: To continue doing something
• high and mighty: Acting arrogantly or superior to others.
• lie in: To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
• for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
• opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
• reveal: To show something that was hidden before
• solid: Being able to be trusted; reliable
• gratitude: Warm friendly feelings of thanks
• imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
• capable: Being able to do something very well; proficient
• suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
• blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
• bet: To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
• lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
• debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• primitive: Lacking a written language and advanced technology
• intention: Aim or purpose
• responsible: Being the cause of something that has occurred
• curse: To use offensive language when angry; swear
• survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
• deny: To refuse to allow or accept something
• beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
• rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
• leave: To go away from; depart
• previously: At an earlier time
• devour: To eat quickly and hungrily
• single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
• cliff: High, vertical or steep surface of rock or ice
• restore: To return a thing to its original condition
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• relic: Valuable, ancient thing or work of art
• catch: Amount of something that has been caught
• fairy: Small imaginary being that can do magic
• monarch: A king or queen
• detail: Small part of something; tiny fact
• mighty: Having great strength or great size
• sack: To put something in a large bag
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• flatter: To praise in a rather false way, to get something
• fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
• remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
• bride: Woman who is, or who will get married soon
• captain: Title of a senior officer in the military
• hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
• future: Time that is to come after the present
• quaint: Appealing and attractive in an outdated way
• return: To hit something back to the other player or team
• artifact: Object made by humans, e.g. ancient tool
• lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
• dice: To cut food or other things into small pieces
• impale: To pierce with a sharp stake or point
• witch: Woman believed to have magical powers
• knight: Chess piece in the shape of a horse's head
• cauldron: Large metal container used for cooking over a fire
• lair: Place where wild animals or criminals can hide
• thy: An old-fashioned word for your
• underworld: Criminals as a group