Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• next to: Being located along side another
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• health benefits: Advantages provided by an employer or insurance plan related to healthcare, such as medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• in power: Having control of a country or organization.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
• move up: To advance to a higher rank or position.
• take down: To capture physically
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• clear up: To tidy things away, e.g. dirty dishes after meal
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• stand up to: To resist or fight someone who is being aggressive
• park in: To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
• for free: Without charge; at no cost.
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• going on: To continue doing something
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• in point: Relevant; pertinent
• opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
• in charge: To be responsible for
• left and right: In both the left and right directions.
• in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
• back then: At that time in the past.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
• first up: Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
• take out: To apply for and get a license
• in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
• out of favor: No longer approved of or supported; having lost popularity or approval.
• beefing up: To be made stronger and stronger
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• previous day: The day before the current day.
• lose control: To no longer be able to direct or restrain something.
• wipe out: To destroy or be destroyed
• to the day: Exactly on the date specified, without any difference.
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• knock out: To hit and make unconscious
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• at its peak: At the highest point of achievement, intensity, or development.
• spread around: To distribute something to a wide area or to many people.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• freak out: To react or behave in a wild or irrational way
• in motion: Moving; not stationary.
• in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
• cut out: To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
• to death: Extremely; to a great degree
• above the fray: Not involved in a conflict or argument; staying calm and neutral.
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• under wraps: Kept secret or confidential.
• set up
• from the top: From the beginning.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• run: To depart or travel according to a schedule
• communist: Believer in communism
• party: Social event often with food, drinks and dancing
• power: Legal or official right to perform certain actions
• corruption: State of being damaged or spoiled
• persecution: Act of treating badly due to race, religion etc.
• Chinese: Concerning the culture and people of China
• china: A communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
• faction: Group within a larger group, with a different aim
• gong: An award or medal for public service
• bo: BO is an acronym