Vocabulary

• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• in writing: Expressed or presented in written form, rather than spoken.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• at hand: Close by; readily available.
• like a dream: Working or performing extremely well or smoothly.
• in the ground: Located within or beneath the surface of the earth.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• in waves: Occurring in large, flowing bursts or groups.
• in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
• in case of: If something happens; in the event of.
• think twice: To consider something carefully before doing it, especially because it could have negative consequences.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• next to: Being located along side another
• zoom in on: To adjust a camera or lens to make a subject appear closer.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• run in: To arrest person and take them to police station
• in someone's eyes: According to someone's opinion or perception.
• laugh with: To share a feeling of amusement with someone
• bend down: To bend your body toward the floor
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• bow to: To bend the head or body as a sign of respect or greeting.
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• look after: To take care of someone or something
• at last: Finally; after a long delay.
• very top: The highest point or part of something.
• pronunciation: How a word is said; how a word sounds
• common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
• hypothetical: Thought up, as an example; not being a real case
• dull: Not exciting or interesting; boring; lifeless
• flat: Apartment; set of rooms for living in
• mean: Average of a set of numbers
• reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
• tiny: Very, very small
• direction: When someone tells people what to do
• simply: In an easy or clear manner
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• spin: To make a ball rotate when throwing it
• sober: Not drunk
• mass: Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
• break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
• ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
• strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
• cupboard: Piece of furniture used for storage
• notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
• important: Having power or authority
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
• sharp: Person's name
• storm: To act violently or angrily
• vowel: A speech sound; a, e , it, o, u and sometimes y
• scream: To make a sudden loud, high sound
• adjective: A word that describes a noun, e.g. happy
• mighty: Having great strength or great size
• stand: To be a candidate in an election
• point: An item to be discussed
• surrounding: To be all the way around something
• bow: To (cause to) curve or bend
• painful: Causing or feeling physical pain or hurt
• stove: Device that burns fuel for heating or cooking
• blade: One of several flat pieces in a fan which move air
• attic: Room at the top of a house just below the roof
• rusty: Performing badly from lack of practice
• startle: To give someone a shock or surprise
• orphan: Child whose parents have died
• tornado: Violent storm with strong winds
• grass: To betray someone
• cyclone: Strong wind, similar to a hurricane, tornado, etc.
• balloon: Thin bag of rubber filled with air, used as a toy
• wagon: Four wheel vehicle used to transport things
• prairie: Large, flat, area of land covered in grass
• hole: An empty space, as in the ground, in a sock etc.
• sparkle: To shine with a lot of very small points of light
• plow: Piece of farm equipment used to turn over soil
• merrily: In a happy cheerful manner
• gaunt: Very thin because of tiredness or illness
• cellar: Storage room under the house, similar to basement
• lumber: Pieces of wood cut ready for use in building
• aunt: Sister of your parent or the wife of your uncle
• bake: To cook food (bread, cakes) in an oven
• merry: Feeling a little drunk from alcohol
• garret: Uncomfortable room or space under the roof