Vocabulary

• up to speed: Fully informed; aware of the latest information
• go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
• afternoon tea: A light meal typically eaten between 3pm and 5pm, consisting of tea, sandwiches, cakes, and scones.
• in aid of: For the purpose of helping or supporting someone or something.
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• finish up: To complete or bring something to an end.
• on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• on to: Toward something; forward
• down under: A colloquial term for Australia and New Zealand.
• incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
• gorgeous: Extremely attractive; richly beautiful
• suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• edge: An advantage you have over others
• private: Being away from others and quiet
• cast: People who appear in a play or movie
• involve: To have or be included as a part of something
• nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
• fellow: Man or a boy
• film: Thin layer that covers something
• insurance: Protection against loss/injury/death you pay for
• fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
• serve: To act in a particular position or office
• stunt: Dangerous and daring trick, as in an action film
• mind: To be bothered or upset by something
• suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
• soggy: Unpleasantly wet
• crime: Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
• personally: By a specific person, and not by anyone else
• company: Good feeling from being with someone else
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• fantasy: Something imagined and very different from reality
• catch: Amount of something that has been caught
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• screen: To hide or block something from being seen
• legend: List of explanations of symbols on map, etc.
• pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
• great: Very good; better than before
• perfect: So good it cannot be improved
• shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
• beg: To ask someone in an emotional way for something
• heist: A burglary; a theft of a house or bank
• bore: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
• share: Part-ownership in a property, business or company
• trouble: To worry, bother or disturb someone
• finale: Last part of a musical piece or performance
• champagne: French sparkling drink used for celebrations
• disappoint: To not meet the expectations of others or yourself
• valentine: The person you date on Valentine's Day
• butler: Senior male servant in a household
• getaway: Rapid escape (as by criminals)
• romance: To court someone into a love relationship
• ivy: Climbing plant growing up walls of buildings
• eve: The time just before something happens
• berry: Small, round fruit from plants and trees
• babe: Romantic term often used to your lover; darling
• superstar: Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
• moonlight: To work at a second job (often late at night)