Vocabulary

• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• have to: Must do
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• spring to mind: To come quickly or easily into your mind.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• get after: To talk to in order to get someone to do something
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• together with: In addition to; along with.
• get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
• play out: To use up or exhaust
• account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
• few steps: A small number of steps; a short distance.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• set up
• as such: Something previously stated or understood
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• to boot: In addition; as well; besides.
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• such as: For example; like
• furious about: Extremely angry about something.
• call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• talk on: To talk at length about a particular subject.
• on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
• in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
• hang together: To stay united or cooperate closely.
• on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
• in relation to: Concerning; with reference to; regarding.
• taken over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• from the top: From the beginning.
• run away from: To run somewhere, e.g. to escape from something
• go on: To continue doing something
• over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• to death: Extremely; to a great degree
• going on: To continue doing something
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• dig into: To start eating food enthusiastically.
• force for good: A person or thing that has a positive and beneficial influence.
• pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
• look back: To think about past events
• written in stone: Impossible to change or alter; fixed and permanent.
• in retrospect: Thinking back on what happened
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• in summary: Briefly stating or reviewing main points.
• under fire: Being heavily criticized.
• come up: To come closer to someone; approach
• shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
• throw away: To fail to take advantage of a good chance
• after the fact: Happening or known later than the actual event.
• read up: To spend time trying to find out about something so that you know more about it.
• evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
• of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• massive: Very big; large; too big
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• chaos: State of utter confusion or disorder
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
• influence: To affect or change something indirectly
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• response: Something said/written as an answer to something
• federal: Consisting of several united states
• congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
• population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• technically: In an exact and particular manner
• fiction: Made-up stories; imagined events
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
• hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
• revolution: When a group overthrows an existing government
• bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
• company: Good feeling from being with someone else
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• british: Concerning the culture and people of British
• eager: Very excited and interested
• entertain: To receive someone as a guest
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• act: To behave in a certain way
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• point: An item to be discussed
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• college: School or educational institution for adults
• great: Very good; better than before
• slavery: State or condition of being a slave
• liberty: Doing as one wants without asking
• colonial: Of a system where one country controls another
• historical: Connected with the past
• continental: Of or typical of the culture of mainland Europe
• militia: Local armed forces to assist the police
• eminent: Widely recognized as a leader in your field
• cannon: Large wheeled gun that fires heavy metal balls
• enslave: To make someone live like a slave
• burr: Part of plants covering a seed with thorns