Vocabulary

• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• before long: Soon; in a short time.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• start in: To begin a job or activity.
• save up: To gradually collect money by saving.
• behind the counter: Located in the area where goods are sold or served.
• in blood: Covered or stained with blood, literally or figuratively.
• hand over: To give into the possession or control of another
• to a man: Every single person involved without exception.
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• put back: To return something to the proper place
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• see about: To look into or arrange something.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• from a distance: Not close; far away.
• at school: Present and attending school.
• upon reflection: After careful consideration or thought.
• build on: To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
• in the meanwhile: During the time between two events.
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• down and out: Without money, a job, or a place to live; destitute.
• going on: To continue doing something
• pull through: To get back to a good condition; recover
• cut away: To do something different, as to change direction
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• bear witness to: To testify or attest to something; to provide evidence of something.
• two halves: Two equal parts of something.
• life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• chance: The way something happens without planning
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
• counter: To say or do something in opposition or resistance
• gain: To increase in something, such as weight
• row: To move a boat using oars
• death: When someone dies; the end of life
• American: Person from the USA
• man: Humans in general, including male and female
• belong: To be a welcomed as a new member of a group
• God: Someone admired because they are famous or good
• tattoo: Permanent ink drawing on a person's skin
• collide: To come together or crash with a lot of force