Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• into space: Toward or entering the region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• on the rise: Increasing; becoming more popular or common.
• at least: As a minimum
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• going on: To continue doing something
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• of a lifetime: Describes something very special or unique in one's life.
• on balance
• weekend off: A weekend when one does not have to work; free time on a weekend.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• in terms of
• on the beach: Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• catch up: To become equal with another person
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• of all time: The best or most significant in history.
• a few moments: A short period of time
• have to: Must do
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
• on cloud nine
• stack up: To compare with something else; measure up.
• on time
• right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• tit for tat: An equivalent given in return; retaliation.
• all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• have on: To be wearing something.
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
• on to: Toward something; forward
• out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
• count down: To say numbers in order from say 10 to 1
• take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• stay away: To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
• right up there: Among the best or most successful.
• close up: A photograph or film shot taken of a subject at close range.
• on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• look back: To think about past events
• in the making: Developing or being made; in the process of becoming something.
• fly into: Suddenly become very angry or emotional.
• get it up: To find energy or motivation
• at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
• upwards of: More than; at least.
• look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
• one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• buzz in: To allow someone to enter by pressing a buzzer or button.
• clock on: To register the start time of work using a time clock.
• sit down: To take a seat
• for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• hang out: To spend time with your friends
• crowd out: To take the place of someone or something
• gear up: To prepare for an activity or event.
• extended period: A long duration of time.
• for all time: Forever; eternally.
• search for: To try to find someone or something.
• factor in: To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
• opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
• of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
• stand between: To place oneself in the middle to prevent conflict or harm.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• tip off: Inform somebody about something that is secret or private.
• over the moon
• go on: To continue doing something
• allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
• stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
• weight down: To make something heavier or more difficult to move.
• check out
• on the go: Very busy and active.
• massive: Very big; large; too big
• stretch: To make your arm, leg muscles long to ease them
• journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
• severe: Very bad; harsh
• dude: Form of address for a man
• epic: Going on for a long time; awe-inspiring
• cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
• adventure: An exciting and often dangerous experience
• cast: People who appear in a play or movie
• astronaut: Person who travels in space
• excitement: When people feel very happy and enthusiastic
• film: Thin layer that covers something
• record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
• scope: Opportunity for action or thought
• race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• coast: Land near the sea or ocean
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• pilot: To conduct a small practice experiment
• flight: Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
• great: Very good; better than before
• forecast: Prediction of some future thing, e.g. the weather
• heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
• space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
• senate: A board of governors at a college or university
• make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
• concert: Musical entertainment performed in public
• include: To make someone, something part of a group
• start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
• atlantic: Of the ocean between Africa and the Americas
• group: Two or more musicians who play music together
• life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
• travel: To go to a place that is far away
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• fry: To cook something in fat or oil
• female: Person of the sex that gives birth to babies
• funk: Feeling of fear; sadness
• war: Situation where armies fight each other
• plaza: Open public space
• yummy: (Of food) delicious; very tasty
• shark: Person who lends money at unfair rates of interest
• stud: A man who (looks like he) has many lovers
• savannah: Flat grassland of tropical or subtropical regions
• moo: (Of cows) to make a loud, low-pitched noise