Vocabulary

• on the part of: By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
• stand here: To remain in or move to this specific location.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
• in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
• at war: Engaged in a war; fighting
• set aside: To reject or throw away, e.g. an idea
• in places: In some locations but not others
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• bad habits: Negative or harmful routines or behaviors that are difficult to stop.
• in the light of: Considering new information or facts.
• force for good: A person or thing that has a positive and beneficial influence.
• for good or ill: Whether positively or negatively; regardless of outcome.
• spin out: To prolong or extend something, often unnecessarily.
• out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• roll back
• common humanity: The shared characteristics, feelings, and vulnerabilities that make us human.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• on the wrong side of history: Holding views or actions judged negatively by future generations.
• cling to: To hold onto something tightly, often for support or safety.
• without regard to: Paying no attention or consideration to; irrespective of.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
• lie in: To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
• take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
• join in
• in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• turn back: To stop and move backward on some issue
• on the horizon: About to happen; approaching.
• common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
• applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
• crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
• great: Very good; better than before
• generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
• seek: To ask someone for help
• spirit: Person's strong determination or attitude
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• courage: Quality of being able to face danger without fear
• nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
• prosperity: State of being financially/economically successful
• carry: To have a child, be pregnant
• greatness: Property of outstanding importance or eminence