Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• got to: To arrive at some place
• once upon a time: A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
• upon a time: An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
• lay down on: To neglect duties or avoid work or effort.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
• join in
• stand back: To move away from something, usually to create space or avoid danger.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
• wake up: To stop sleeping
• live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
• in a hurry: Acting or moving with great haste; rushed.
• time flies: Used to express that time seems to pass very quickly.
• go on: To continue doing something
• absolutely amazing: Extremely good or impressive; causing great surprise or wonder.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
• have to: Must do
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• grow into: To be able to wear clothes that were too big
• way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
• tuck in: To start to eat a meal
• in no time: Very quickly or soon
• first up: Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• blast off
• see the light: To finally understand something after a period of confusion or ignorance.
• cross my heart: A phrase used to emphasize that one is telling the truth or making a sincere promise.
• extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
• tremendous: Very good or very impressive
• trick: To fool someone in order to obtain a result
• tricky: Difficult, so needing skill to do or deal with
• brilliant: Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
• impressive: Causing admiration or respect; grand or expensive
• rid: To cause to no longer have (pest, problem)
• shed: Small building used for storage
• capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
• tip: To pour or move something from a place, container
• simply: In an easy or clear manner
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
• tap: To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
• emergency: Sudden event needing an immediate action
• wicked: Morally bad; evil
• terrific: Spoken excellent; wonderful
• sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
• comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
• hop: Dance party
• event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
• amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
• bright: Cheerful and happy (manner)
• excellent: Extremely good
• great: Very good; better than before
• perfect: So good it cannot be improved
• maze: Network of paths you have to make your way through
• land: Region or country
• lie: To be in a horizontal or flat position
• tie: To attach things (together) with a string or rope
• tally: To count or reckon up; to score a point
• hood: Front part of the car that covers the engine
• cricket: Sport played by two teams hitting a ball with bats
• ride: Machine at an amusement park for riding on for fun
• mud: Soft, wet dirt
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• jet: Stream of liquid/gas shooting out of small opening
• lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
• live: To be alive
• asleep: In a state of sleep; sleeping
• zip: To compress digital documents into one file
• popped: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
• paint: To make a picture with colored liquids
• good: Proper, appropriate or right
• witch: Woman believed to have magical powers
• growl: To utter a deep sound of anger or hostility
• elf: Tiny creature found in many fairy tales
• jog: To run at a steady, slow pace
• alpha: First letter in the Greek alphabet
• wolf: A dog-like wild animal
• hen: Adult female chicken
• grandmother: Your mother or father's mother
• yum: Used to show pleasure at eating something nice
• teapot: Pot for brewing tea with a spout and handle
• pig: Animal that bacon, pork and ham come from
• sh: Sound people make to make someone be quiet
• ch: Abbreviation for Chapter