Vocabulary

• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
• deal with
• on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
• under way: Having started and in progress; in motion or operation.
• recorded history: The period of time for which written records exist.
• of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
• coming of age: The process of reaching adulthood; the transition from childhood to adulthood.
• have to: Must do
• factor in: To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
• by definition: Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
• in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
• to death: Extremely; to a great degree
• in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
• on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
• park in: To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• in isolation: Separately from other people or things; alone.
• under the umbrella: In a position covered and sheltered by an umbrella.
• set up
• for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
• light on: To illuminate something.
• at war: Engaged in a war; fighting
• in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
• run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
• sheer number: A large quantity or amount of something.
• going on: To continue doing something
• on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
• gain access: To obtain the ability or right to enter or use something.
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
• story: One of many floors or levels in a building
• face: To cover a surface with something like paint
• document: Official (printed) record that gives information
• help: To act to enable a person to do something; assist
• civil: Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
• destroy: To damage so badly that something no longer exists
• wound: To rotate a part of say a watch to make it work
• relief: Aid given to people in need as after war/disaster