Vocabulary

• such as: For example; like
• have to: Must do
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• at war: Engaged in a war; fighting
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
• for fear of: Because of anxiety or apprehension that something undesirable might happen.
• at bay: Kept at a distance; held back.
• in terms of
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• at sea
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• contend with: To struggle or deal with something difficult.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
• live for: To consider something the most important thing in your life; to find purpose or great pleasure in something.
• fight on: To continue fighting despite difficulties or setbacks.
• in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
• ring out: To sound loudly and clearly.
• carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
• in excess of: More than.
• at least: As a minimum
• stir up: To cause trouble; incite unrest.
• in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
• set about: To begin or start to do something
• set up
• carry out
• due to: Because of; owing to
• negotiate with: To discuss something formally in order to make an agreement.
• in the grip of: Under the strong influence or control of something.
• abide by: To follow a rule; adhere to
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• break through: To move quickly through (wall, etc.) using force
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
• little else: Almost nothing more; very few other things.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• stand down: To end a state of readiness, e.g. for war
• for the foreseeable: Referring to a time period that can be predicted or expected in the near future.
• on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• once and for all: Completely and finally; decisively.
• in operation: Currently working or functioning as intended.
• on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
• into perspective: To clarify or provide a broader understanding of a situation or issue.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
• draw up: To create a formal document
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• zone in: To focus attention or effort completely on something.
• offensive to: Causing someone to feel resentful, upset, or annoyed.
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• to order: To give an instruction or command.
• spill over: To flow over the edge of a container.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• shore up: To support to stop it bursting/being ruined
• pitched battle: A battle in which opposing forces directly confront each other in a decisive engagement.
• in the field: Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
• ride on: To continue as planned, despite difficulties.
• playing second fiddle: Having a subordinate or less important role than another.
• in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
• pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
• kick in: (Of a medicine, plan, etc.) to start to have an effect; become operative
• by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
• on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
• arranged in: Organized or placed in a specific order or manner within a particular space or format.
• act against: To take action in opposition to something or someone.
• as such: Something previously stated or understood
• in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
• to death: Extremely; to a great degree
• catch up: To become equal with another person
• on the verge of: Very near to doing or experiencing something.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• window of opportunity: A favorable period of time for doing something that will lead to a successful outcome.
• overwhelmed: To defeat something or someone completely
• vital: Needed to support life; essential
• force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
• combat: To fight someone or something physically
• territory: Area of land defended by an animal
• military: Army or armed forces
• effectively: In a way that produces the desired result
• launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
• advance: Forward movement by an army
• capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
• destiny: Someone's future; the power that governs this
• prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
• invasion: Entry into a place to cause harm
• command: To be able to see far from a certain location
• border: To be right next to another country or state
• destroy: To damage so badly that something no longer exists
• evacuation: Sending to a safer place because of danger
• british: Concerning the culture and people of British
• invade: To enter something causing a harmful result
• order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
• polish: Act of making something clean and shiny
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• minister: An official who heads a government department
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• defend: To protect and explain your position in court
• aircraft: Vehicle that can fly
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• operation: Business or company, or its activities
• refuse: To not accept, allow, or give something
• surrender: Ending a fight you cannot win; formally giving up
• fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
• outline: Line around the outer edge of something
• morale: ​the amount of confidence and enthusiasm, etc. that a person or a group has at a particular time
• fleet: Group of ships under one commander
• union: Act of joining two or more things into one
• merchant: Someone who buys and sells goods
• land: Region or country
• axis: A line about which a rotating body turns
• battle: Military fight between armies
• attack: To try to destroy, beat, or injure
• believe: To think or accept that something is true
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
• royal: Excellent or grand; suitable for a king or queen
• begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• warfare: Methods used by those fighting in a war
• soviet: Elected government council in a communist country
• arm: To activate a weapon or bomb for use
• mainland: Main land mass of a country or continent
• commonwealth: Group of countries connected politically
• warn: To tell someone about possible danger
• battleship: Large and heavily armored warship
• chamberlain: Officer who manages the household of a king/queen