Vocabulary

• got to: To arrive at some place
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• once upon a time: A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
• upon a time: An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• lay an egg: To fail completely or produce a poor result, especially in performance.
• by itself: Alone; without help or assistance.
• before long: Soon; in a short time.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
• giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
• strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
• begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
• creep: To move quietly so as not to be seen
• home: House, apartment or building to be rented or sold
• return: To hit something back to the other player or team
• stalk: Thin part of a plant that allows it to stand
• money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
• climb: To rise gradually and steadily to a higher point
• chop: To cut into pieces with an up and down motion
• jack: To increase the amount or intensity of something
• asleep: In a state of sleep; sleeping
• table: Diagram that shows data in rows and columns
• castle: Large defensive building in historical times