Vocabulary

• once upon a time: A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
• upon a time: An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
• usher in: To mark the start of something new; to introduce or initiate.
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
• in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
• except for: Not including; excluding.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• batten down the hatches: To prepare for a difficult or dangerous situation.
• drink up: To finish a drink completely.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• check out
• for free: Without charge; at no cost.
• ride: Machine at an amusement park for riding on for fun
• pale: Light in color; unhealthy looking
• captain: Title of a senior officer in the military
• dead: Not alive
• savvy: Wise; Not easily fooled; Street smart
• impossible: (Child, etc.) very annoying
• jack: To increase the amount or intensity of something
• monster: Large frightening imaginary creature
• raid: Sudden entry by police; surprise attack by army
• squid: Sea creature with ten arms, and a long thin body
• pirate: To copy or sell a product illegally
• bore: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
• betray: To endanger (friend) by giving enemy information
• actor: Person who acts in the theater, movies, or TV
• song: Distinctive series of sounds made by a bird