Vocabulary

• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• have to: Must do
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• on the alert: Being watchful and ready to react immediately.
• in length: Relating to the measurement of something from end to end.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• feed on: To eat a particular food.
• at least: As a minimum
• close by: Near in distance; nearby.
• such as: For example; like
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
• from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• get back to: To get in contact with someone again
• in hell: In a very bad or unpleasant situation
• sit around: To spend time idly; to do nothing in particular.
• put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
• scare off: To deter or discourage someone from doing something by frightening them.
• in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• hold water: To be logical, consistent, or sound; to stand up to scrutiny.
• from side to side: Moving left and right repeatedly.
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• up in the air: Not yet decided or resolved; uncertain.
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• a blanket of: A thick layer or covering of something.
• spread out: To extend or stretch over a large area.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• turn back: To stop and move backward on some issue
• in truth: In fact; actually; really
• crowd together: To gather closely in a group or space.
• by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
• give out: To be used up; have nothing left; fail
• on the lookout: Vigilantly searching for someone or something.
• lie ahead: To be going to happen in the future.
• pass by: To go past someone or something.
• move off: To start moving; to depart.
• round up: To bring together; gather; collect
• carry out
• against the clock: Rushed and under pressure to meet a deadline.
• in the light of: Considering new information or facts.
• come out with: To go out with someone on a date
• of ours: Belonging to us; associated with us.
• on the horizon: About to happen; approaching.
• closer than: Nearer in distance compared to something else.
• come down to: To become in the end a matter of
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• in the open: Publicly; not secret.
• close shave: A situation in which you come very close to a dangerous situation or accident.
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• check out
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
• surface: To give (road) a top layer
• plain: Obvious; clearly so, true
• water: Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
• prey: To hunt (other animals) in order to eat them
• abundance: Quantity that is very large or more than enough
• close: Almost; near
• death: When someone dies; the end of life
• dawn: First light of day
• season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
• heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
• forest: Large area with many trees
• smell: To have a particular odor
• dry: (Of humor) clever, but not obvious; ironic
• pool: Amount collected, e.g. money, for some purpose