Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in terms of
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
• have to: Must do
• at the latest: No later than; by the specified deadline.
• despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
• consists of: Is made up or composed of.
• nice try: Said when someone has made a good attempt at something but has not succeeded.
• on the hunt: Actively searching for someone or something.
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• quick look: A brief or cursory inspection or examination.
• ace in the hole: A hidden advantage or resource kept in reserve for use when needed.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• stand out
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• dish out: To give or say things to people without thinking about them carefully
• put back: To return something to the proper place
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
• without me: Not including me; excluding me.
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• except that: But; with the exception that.
• consist of
• turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• seek out: To look for and find someone or something, especially when it is not easy to find.
• for instance: As an example.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• at least: As a minimum
• knock up: To make someone pregnant (rude slang)
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• passive: Allowing things to happen with quiet acceptance
• enemy: Something that stops you doing what you want
• target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
• stack: A large number or amount of something
• range: Cooking stove with multiple burners
• carry: To have a child, be pregnant
• attack: To try to destroy, beat, or injure
• spell: To lead to future trouble
• season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
• damage: Physical harm that is done to something
• poke: To give a push, thrust, or jab
• riot: Person, thing, or event that is extremely funny
• patch: Cover worn over an eye to protect or hide it
• nice: Being attractive or of high quality or value
• ad: Public notice or advertisement