Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
• time is of the essence: Deadlines are critical; prompt action is required.
• of the essence: Absolutely necessary or vital.
• have to: Must do
• of the colors: Having the particular colors specified or mentioned.
• move to: To change the place where you live or work.
• in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
• except that: But; with the exception that.
• slightly: Only a little
• hold: To agree to keep something for someone
• bold: Brave; very confident; too confident
• burst: To move (arrive, exit, etc.) suddenly or hurriedly
• device: Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
• crime: Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
• name: What something or someone is called
• close: Almost; near
• sudden: Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
• man: Humans in general, including male and female
• criminal: Involving illegal activity; relating to crime
• paint: To make a picture with colored liquids
• groom: To make neat and smart in appearance
• bride: Woman who is, or who will get married soon
• detective: Person who investigates and solves crimes