Vocabulary

• at least: As a minimum
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in hiding: Trying to avoid being found or caught.
• go on: To continue doing something
• have to: Must do
• at heart: In one's real or essential nature; fundamentally.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• care for: To want or desire a thing
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
• all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• for the last time: Used to emphasize that something is said or done finally or repeatedly.
• slip into: To quickly put on (a piece of clothing).
• in writing: Expressed or presented in written form, rather than spoken.
• economic collapse: A severe and prolonged downturn in economic activity.
• set up
• for a laugh: Done to amuse or entertain, not seriously.
• measure up: To be good enough; to meet the required standard.
• on the move: Traveling or going from place to place.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• in case of: If something happens; in the event of.
• at school: Present and attending school.
• next to: Being located along side another
• time left: The amount of time that remains or is available.
• count on: To depend on someone
• set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
• confide in: To tell someone secrets because you trust them.
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• write in: To add text to a document or form.
• in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
• in droves: In large numbers; in a large group.
• down in the dumps: Feeling sad, depressed, or discouraged.
• in the dumps: Feeling sad or depressed.
• look upon: To consider or regard in a particular way.
• to the life: In a very realistic and exact manner.
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• for the better: Resulting in improvement; to a more favorable condition.
• look up to: To respect or admire someone
• burst into: To enter a place suddenly and forcefully.
• stand by: To keep to an agreement
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• ran up to: Approached quickly by running.
• in shambles: In a state of total disorder or chaos.
• on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
• take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
• in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
• found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
• leave on: To keep something (especially clothing) on your body.
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• split up: To break up your marriage or relationship
• evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
• over the fence: Beyond a physical or figurative boundary or limit.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• cling to: To hold onto something tightly, often for support or safety.
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• in spirit: Feeling or showing enthusiasm; with strong emotional support, even if not physically present.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• at last: Finally; after a long delay.
• to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• hit on: To discover an idea, etc. by chance
• without exception: Including everyone or everything; in every case; without any exclusions.
• a few moments: A short period of time
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• search for: To try to find someone or something.
• for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
• pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
• war: Situation where armies fight each other
• narrator: Person or character who tells a story
• camp: A (military) base
• girl: A female child; a young woman
• daughter: A female child of someone
• mother: Female who has a child or children; female parent
• frank: Member of the ancient Germanic peoples
• diary: Book in which you write what you did each day
• father: A male parent
• van: Truck with an enclosed cargo space
• writer: Professional who writes books, articles etc.