Vocabulary

• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• hail a taxi: To signal or call a taxi to stop.
• next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
• drive in: To enter a place or area by driving a vehicle.
• have to: Must do
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• track down: To find out where someone is; hunt; chase
• such as: For example; like
• boogie on down: To begin to dance or move to music with enthusiasm.
• park in: To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
• in use: Being used at the present time.
• down the road: At a future time; in the future.
• pull on: To put on a piece of clothing quickly and easily.
• cling to: To hold onto something tightly, often for support or safety.
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• industry: Hard work; being busy working
• entertainment: Act or process of providing service for someone
• street: Road in a city with buildings and places to walk
• home: House, apartment or building to be rented or sold
• coast: Land near the sea or ocean
• Pacific: Relating to or bordering the Pacific Ocean
• collection: Act of asking for money for a debt or a charity
• california: A state in the western United States on the Pacific; the rd largest state; known for earthquakes
• city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
• beach: Large area of sand, next to an area of water
• park: Person's name
• west: Person's name
• hollywood: A district of Los Angeles long associated with the American film industry