Vocabulary

• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• drop by: To visit someone or some place for a short time
• hike up: To increase something, often prices or taxes.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• under control: Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
• at its peak: At the highest point of achievement, intensity, or development.
• on end: Continuously; without stopping.
• close up: A photograph or film shot taken of a subject at close range.
• size up: To consider something to make a decision
• lean in: To move closer to someone or something, often by bending forward.
• from the top: From the beginning.
• in the black: Operating with a profit; not in debt.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• force in: To enter a place by applying physical force.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
• enter into: To begin or become involved in something, such as an agreement or activity.
• in little: To a small extent; insignificantly.
• go on: To continue doing something
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• in progress: Currently taking place or being done; not yet completed.
• hiding out: The act of concealing oneself, especially to avoid detection or capture.
• date back: To have existed since a particular time in the past.
• rough and tumble: Noisy and uncontrolled physical activity or fighting.
• hide out: To conceal oneself, especially to avoid detection or capture.
• of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
• look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• fall through: (Of plans, arrangements etc.) to fail to happen
• tiny: Very, very small
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
• nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
• independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
• city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
• emperor: Man who rules an empire
• mighty: Having great strength or great size
• Europe: A continent including Germany, France and Spain
• church: Building where Christians gather and pray to God
• prince: Person's name
• museum: Building to display art/science/history objects
• pope: Bishop of Rome and the head of the Catholic Church
• switzerland: A landlocked federal republic in central Europe