Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• at least: As a minimum
• have to: Must do
• going on: To continue doing something
• be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• peace talks: Discussions between representatives of opposing sides in a conflict aimed at reaching a peaceful resolution.
• light on: To illuminate something.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• on tap: Available; readily accessible.
• deal with
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• lead to: To result in some action
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• get back to: To get in contact with someone again
• family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• in the works: Being planned or prepared; in progress.
• in the picture: Aware of what is happening; informed.
• out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
• aim at: To point or direct something, such as a weapon, towards a target.
• on the scene: Present at a location, especially where something has happened.
• no fear: Showing confidence or bravery; not afraid.
• up for grabs: Available to anyone who wants them.
• rain or shine: Regardless of the weather conditions.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• flaring up: To suddenly become angry or violent.
• in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
• face to face: (Meeting) while looking at someone
• shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• cover up: To hide something bad; conceal
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• steady on: An exclamation used to tell someone to be careful or to slow down.
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• up until now: Until the present time; so far.
• come for: To arrive to collect someone or something.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• walk over: To treat someone badly, as if they had no rights
• come after: To follow someone in order to threaten them
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
• deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
• hammer out: To reach an agreement or solution after a long or difficult discussion or negotiation.
• make peace: To end a state of conflict or war by agreeing to peaceful terms.
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• in sight: Visible; able to be seen.
• listen in: To secretly listen to a conversation.
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• to death: Extremely; to a great degree
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• off the table: No longer being considered or discussed.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• help out: To assist someone
• pick me up: To collect someone or something from a place.
• search for: To try to find someone or something.
• land on: To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
• in depth: Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
• out of the box: Thinking in an original or creative way.
• federal funding: Financial assistance provided by the federal government to support various projects, programs, or organizations.
• run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
• pack on: To gain weight.
• on a mission: Having a clear and important goal or purpose.
• park in: To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
• for one thing: Used to introduce a reason for something.
• on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• fall apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
• look ahead to: To think about and feel excited about a future event.
• pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
• clock on: To register the start time of work using a time clock.
• wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
• being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
• break from: To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
• check out
• old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
• in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
• upwards of: More than; at least.
• gear up: To prepare for an activity or event.
• in total: Completely; with everything added together.
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• in terms of
• number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
• phone number: A sequence of digits assigned to a telephone subscriber, used to make a call to that phone.
• in a series: Arranged or happening one after another.
• at the latest: No later than; by the specified deadline.
• dig into: To start eating food enthusiastically.
• last summer: The summer before this one.
• by definition: Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• stand with: To support or defend someone or something.
• on medication: Taking medicine regularly for a health condition.
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• go on: To continue doing something
• first up: Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
• bring back: To cause to remember
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• get to the bottom of: To find the true cause or explanation of something.
• behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
• stop by: To visit someone or some place for a short time
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• on tour: Time a soldier is away from home for work
• on the go: Very busy and active.
• treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
• pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• concern: To be about a particular topic
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• federal: Consisting of several united states
• risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
• interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• treatment: Medicine or method to make someone healthier
• pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
• notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• important: Having power or authority
• coast: Land near the sea or ocean
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• public: Owned by the government
• flood: To quickly appear unexpectedly and in volume
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• great: Very good; better than before
• forecast: Prediction of some future thing, e.g. the weather
• heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
• senate: A board of governors at a college or university
• hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
• concert: Musical entertainment performed in public
• include: To make someone, something part of a group
• overnight: (Becoming famous, etc.) in a short amount of time
• blood: Red liquid in the bodies of people and animals
• senator: An elected politician belonging to the senate
• peace: Calm and quiet state
• pope: Bishop of Rome and the head of the Catholic Church
• local: Bus or train, that stops at most stations
• war: Situation where armies fight each other
• plaza: Open public space
• cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
• northeast: Location in the northeastern part of an area
• winner: Person or thing that wins a contest or race