Vocabulary

• eye patch: A patch worn over the eye, typically to protect it or conceal an injury.
• at least: As a minimum
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• with just: Using only; with no more than.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
• on occasion: Sometimes, but not regularly.
• at the best of times: Even in the most favorable periods or conditions.
• for the lols: Doing something just for fun or amusement online.
• get one over on: To deceive or outsmart someone; gain an advantage over them.
• perceptions of: Ideas, beliefs, or images you have as a result of how you see or understand something.
• in store: About to happen in the future
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• give and take
• formerly known as: Used to indicate a previous name of a person or place.
• from the start: From the very beginning; from the outset.
• wipe the floor with: To defeat someone completely and easily in competition.
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• out of nowhere: Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
• remark on: To say or write what you think about someone or something
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• face to face: (Meeting) while looking at someone
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• lead to: To result in some action
• on to: Toward something; forward
• in half: Divided into two equal parts.
• shoot down: To make plane fall from sky by shooting rockets
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• in flames: Burning fiercely
• bring back: To cause to remember
• in attendance: Present at a particular event or meeting.
• to death: Extremely; to a great degree
• appear at: To be present in a specific place or event.
• at the last moment: Just before the final deadline or event.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• rot away: To decay gradually until completely destroyed.
• tear off: To remove something quickly and forcefully by pulling it
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• in pursuit: Following or chasing someone or something, typically to catch them.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• hit with: To strike someone or something using an object.
• in the ground: Located within or beneath the surface of the earth.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• one up: In a better or more advantageous position.
• check out
• theme music: A recurring piece of music associated with a particular film, television program, or event.
• literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
• overwhelming: To defeat something or someone completely
• reveal: To show something that was hidden before
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• completely: In every way or as much as possible
• plenty: When there is not too little of something; a lot
• encounter: To come up against a problem or trouble; meet
• strength: Condition of being strong
• reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
• pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
• reverse: Setting that makes the vehicle go backward
• villain: Character in a story who is mean or evil
• society: A group who meet to share values or interests
• pursuit: Act of following someone to catch them
• seemingly: Appearing to be but may not actually be; probably
• form: Sports team or person's current winning record
• opponent: Person who opposes an idea or plan; enemy
• fellow: Man or a boy
• spiritual: Of religious belief; believing in things of soul
• beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
• rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
• fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
• ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
• theme: An main or dominant idea, motif
• device: Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
• energy: Physical or mental strength
• source: Piece of information; a person giving information
• patch: Cover worn over an eye to protect or hide it
• proceed: To continue to do something; carry on
• hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
• manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• bleach: Chemical that disinfects and whitens
• chance: The way something happens without planning
• step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
• captain: Title of a senior officer in the military
• execution: Killing a person as a (usually legal) punishment
• stab: To strike a blow with a knife, as to kill someone
• sword: A long metal weapon with a sharp point and edge
• hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
• make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
• blade: One of several flat pieces in a fan which move air
• fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
• part: Division of a book
• start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
• hollow: (Of objects) having nothing inside; not solid
• flex: To move a part of the body to stretch muscles
• fiery: Of or like fire; hot or angry
• commander: Person with authority who commands or controls
• upper: Drug that improves mood or increases energy
• meteor: Rock from space that enters the Earth's atmosphere
• stoic: Person who can suffer without complaining
• lieutenant: Officer in the army, navy, or air force
• arc: Smoothly curving line or movement
• unharmed: Not injured, or damaged; safe