Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
• in terms of
• go on: To continue doing something
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• hit back: To retaliate; to respond to an attack or criticism with a similar action.
• deal with
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• check out
• on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
• run of the mill: Ordinary, average, or common; not special or unique.
• out of order: Not in proper working condition; broken.
• in theaters: Currently showing at movie theaters.
• calm down: To make or become relaxed after being stressed
• in sight: Visible; able to be seen.
• in another way: Using a different method or approach.
• check into: To register at a hotel or similar establishment.
• to death: Extremely; to a great degree
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
• blend of: A mixture of different things combined together.
• word of mouth: Information spread by people telling each other.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• deeply troubled: Experiencing significant emotional distress or worry.
• in the closet: Keeping something, often sexual orientation, secret.
• on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
• substance use: The use of drugs, alcohol, or other substances.
• perceptions of: Ideas, beliefs, or images you have as a result of how you see or understand something.
• wait around: To wait idly or without a specific purpose.
• stand here: To remain in or move to this specific location.
• in arms: Bearing weapons; ready for or engaged in fighting.
• of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
• coming of age: The process of reaching adulthood; the transition from childhood to adulthood.
• feed on: To eat a particular food.
• clear out: To empty things out of a place
• in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
• such as: For example; like
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• without further ado: Without unnecessary delay or introduction; immediately.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• rhyme or reason: No clear reason, logic, or explanation for something.
• at midnight: At twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night.
• screen in: To enclose a space with a screen or mesh.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• in black and white: Clearly written or documented, usually in print.
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• black and white
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• turn in: To produce or achieve a good performance
• peel back: To gradually reveal or uncover something by removing layers or obstacles.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• food for thought: Something worth thinking seriously about.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• stand out
• go against: To disagree with or challenge someone
• comes to terms: Reaches an agreement or compromise.
• off the rails: Out of control; behaving unpredictably.
• on fire: Very successful or popular
• from start to finish: Covering the whole process from beginning to end.
• no holds barred: Without any rules or restrictions.
• on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
• no shame: Without a sense of embarrassment or guilt.
• sing along: To join in singing with someone or something.
• Easier said than done: More difficult than it appears to be.
• stand back: To move away from something, usually to create space or avoid danger.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• in the same vein: In a similar style, manner, or approach.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• root for: To support a sports team
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• complete with: Having something as an extra part or feature.
• with bated breath: In great suspense; very anxiously or excitedly.
• dole out: To give out something; distribute
• face off: To oppose one another (often in sports)
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• on the face of it: Based on first impressions; seemingly.
• want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
• want out: To desire to withdraw or escape from a situation, agreement, or commitment.
• up a storm: To do something with great energy or enthusiasm.
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• true nature: The inherent qualities or character of a person or thing.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• slow burn: A gradual increase of anger or tension over time.
• wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
• at its peak: At the highest point of achievement, intensity, or development.
• of a kind: Unique; not like anything else
• slip under: To move quietly or unnoticed under something.
• under the radar: Without being noticed; avoiding attention.
• back out: To say you will now not do something you promised
• hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
• in one piece: Undamaged; whole; not broken or harmed.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• in hand: In one's possession or control.
• for the main: Intended for the primary or main person or thing.
• in the same breath: Saying two things at once that seem to contradict each other.
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• in tow: Accompanied or followed by someone or something.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• fight back: To make your point more strongly against opponent
• impossible odds: A situation where success is extremely unlikely due to overwhelming challenges or disadvantages.
• care for: To want or desire a thing
• in places: In some locations but not others
• in question: Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
• in the mood: Wanting to do something
• shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
• incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
• deserve: To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
• journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
• ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
• completely: In every way or as much as possible
• character: Person in a story, movie or play
• audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
• bizarre: Odd or strange
• psychological: Concerning the study of the mind
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• dread: To await with great fear
• atmosphere: Air around us
• reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
• mysterious: Unusual; hard to understand or work out
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
• trap: Device used for catching animals
• tension: Feeling of anxiety and inability to relax
• genre: Category of art, music with its own qualities
• crew: Organized group of workers (e.g. on a ship)
• film: Thin layer that covers something
• haunt: To remain in the mind causing worry, sadness, pain
• visual: Of or relating to vision
• raw: Being uncontrolled or strong, as your emotions
• strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
• leave: To go away from; depart
• favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
• sinister: Suggesting evil or danger; threatening
• premise: Foundation idea in an argument/discussion
• cult: Small extreme religious group
• masterpiece: Greatest work, e.g. of a famous artist
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• decay: To be slowly destroyed by natural processes; rot
• horror: Feeling of great shock or fear; thing causing it
• language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
• dimension: Number of planes (X, Y, Z axes) an object has
• wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
• afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
• loneliness: State of feeling sad because you are alone
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
• make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
• entity: Something that exists by itself and is real
• zombie: Dead person who exists among the living
• vampire: Bloodsucking dead person who bites neck of victim
• atmospheric: Concerning or located in the air around us
• terrify: To scare or greatly frighten
• devil: A spirit said to be evil
• hush: To make or become calm, quiet after being upset