Vocabulary

• evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
• at least: As a minimum
• to date: Up to the present time; until now.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• have to: Must do
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• light on: To illuminate something.
• search for: To try to find someone or something.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• of a lifetime: Describes something very special or unique in one's life.
• in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• together with: In addition to; along with.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• such as: For example; like
• with God: Being in the presence or care of God, often after death.
• to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• in flames: Burning fiercely
• in honor of: To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• best known: Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• settle in: To become comfortable in a new place or situation.
• go forth: To begin or proceed with something, especially after hesitation or delay.
• make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
• in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
• look beyond: To consider the future and what might happen.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• in accordance with: In agreement with; following
• write down: To record in writing
• every kind of: Each and all types of something; all varieties of.
• on the same page: To have a shared understanding or agreement about something.
• as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
• in the red: Operating at a loss; in debt.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• million pieces: A very large number of individual items or components.
• cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
• account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
• consist of
• of any kind: Of any type or variety whatsoever.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• rule out: To eliminate as a possibility; exclude.
• breaks down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
• head for the hills: To run away or escape from danger immediately.
• lie in: To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• in contrast to: Differing from something else
• in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
• pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
• word of mouth: Information spread by people telling each other.
• grow into: To be able to wear clothes that were too big
• larger than life: Very exciting, impressive, or with personality beyond normal limits.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• in the field: Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
• with just: Using only; with no more than.
• other places: Different locations or areas
• centered around: To have (something) as the main subject or focus.
• in appearance: Judging by how someone or something looks.
• piece together: To assemble or put together from fragments or parts.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
• holy of holies: The most sacred or revered place or thing in a religion or group.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• in blood: Covered or stained with blood, literally or figuratively.
• have a heart: Show mercy or compassion to someone.
• made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
• make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
• bow down: To submit to someone or something; to show respect or obedience.
• abide by: To follow a rule; adhere to
• round up: To bring together; gather; collect
• come by: To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
• by accident: Without intending to; unintentionally.
• in the absence of: When someone or something is not present or available.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• hinges on: Depends entirely on something.
• date back: To have existed since a particular time in the past.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
• on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
• lift up: To raise something to a higher position.
• dig in: To start eating eagerly and enthusiastically.
• attentive to: Paying close attention to someone or something.
• to order: To give an instruction or command.
• evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
• campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
• ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
• script: Written text of a book, play, film, or speech
• narrative: The telling of a story
• remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• similar: Nearly the same; alike
• form: Sports team or person's current winning record
• divine: Concerning or coming from God or a god
• identity: Collection of qualities that makes a person
• sacred: Worthy of religious worship; very holy
• resonate: (Of ideas) to have a big impact for a long time
• belief: Being sure that something exists or is true
• text: To send a message by phone or other device
• appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
• scroll: To move up and down a computer screen
• carbon: Chemical element with an atomic number of 6
• narrator: Person or character who tells a story
• destruction: Act of destroying; damaging beyond repair
• destroy: To damage so badly that something no longer exists
• century: Period of 100 years
• alphabet: Letters, symbols, characters of a written language
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• worship: Acts of respect and honor to God or a god
• promise: To say you will certainly do something
• exile: State of being forced to leave your country
• modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• discover: To find something new that was not known before
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• palace: Official home of a ruler, such as a king or queen
• nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
• lord: (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
• thunder: Loud sound
• tradition: An event, custom or way common to a people or race
• site: Place that is reserved for a particular activity
• kingdom: Category of the natural world
• historical: Connected with the past
• freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
• royal: Excellent or grand; suitable for a king or queen
• biblical: Concerning the bible
• conquest: Land or a nation won or taken by force, an army
• pharaoh: A king or queen who ruled in ancient Egypt
• powerful: Having control or influence over
• history: Established pattern or record
• archaeologist: Scientist studying ancient societies
• gate: Place in a fence which can be opened or closed
• archaeological: Concerning the study of ancient societies
• exodus: Going out or forth in a large group
• genesis: Beginning of something important
• goddess: Woman worshipped because of her special powers
• archaeology: The study of ancient societies
• covenant: Solemn promise or vow
• stone: Hard, solid piece of rock
• inscription: Words that are written or cut into statue, etc.
• idol: Person who is greatly admired
• deliverance: Being saved from danger
• hebrew: Ancient Semitic language now spoken in Israel
• chronology: Order in which certain events occurred
• torah: First five books of the Hebrew Scripture
• tor: In parts of Britain, a high rocky hill
• tel: Short form of 'telephone', used with phone numbers