Vocabulary

• at least: As a minimum
• to the left: In or toward the left direction.
• except that: But; with the exception that.
• up sticks: To move home or relocate to another place.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• on television: Appearing or broadcast on TV.
• on account of: Because of.
• account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
• go on: To continue doing something
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• tiny: Very, very small
• research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
• understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
• appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
• central: Being in the middle
• train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
• Internet: Worldwide computer network system
• write: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
• stalk: Thin part of a plant that allows it to stand
• station: (Army) to be posted to a place to perform duties
• shoulder: Part of the body where an arm attaches or joins
• multitasking: Doing many things at the same time
• writing: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
• penguin: Black and white sea bird that cannot fly