Vocabulary

• to order: To give an instruction or command.
• push the button: To press a button in order to make something work.
• point at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• have to: Must do
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• out and about: Having returned to your usual activities after an illness.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
• fork over: To hand over money or something else, especially when unwillingly.
• on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
• my personal favorite: Something that I like more than other things.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• fill up
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• pay up: To pay money that you owe
• up in the air: Not yet decided or resolved; uncertain.
• hand up: To raise one's hand in order to get attention, especially in a classroom.
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• by itself: Alone; without help or assistance.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
• found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
• around town: In the local area or vicinity.
• walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
• first up: Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• back out: To say you will now not do something you promised
• on to: Toward something; forward
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
• grab: To take and hold something quickly
• accessible: Able to be entered, reached or used
• tip: To pour or move something from a place, container
• generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
• simply: In an easy or clear manner
• section: A part of a whole
• counter: To say or do something in opposition or resistance
• splurge: Indulging yourself by buying something expensive
• receipt: Act of receiving something
• apparent: Easy to see or clearly understand
• dip: To decrease or lower temporarily
• honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
• receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
• totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
• document: Official (printed) record that gives information
• starve: To (cause to) be hungry or go without food
• button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
• order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• staff: Employees of a company
• chain: To feel to be bound or tied to
• cater: To cook or serve at an event for a fee
• point: An item to be discussed
• pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
• sauce: Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
• seaweed: Plant growing in the sea, especially marine algae
• heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• bun: Woman's hairstyle of hair drawn into a round shape
• front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
• great: Very good; better than before
• spice: Plant used for making food sweet or hot-tasting
• translate: To change something into a different state
• area: Amount of measured space
• restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
• fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
• tourist: Someone who travels to a place for pleasure
• meadow: Flat field covered with grass and flowers
• store: To put things in a place for later use
• confuse: To make something unclear or hard to understand
• machine: Piece of equipment used to do work
• picture: General situation or state of being
• prawn: Largish edible shellfish with ten legs
• bamboo: Long light Asian plant with strong, empty stems
• cashier: Person whose job is taking money in a store, etc.
• curry: Indian food made of vegetables, meat and spices
• mall: Large public area often covered with grass
• timeframe: Expected beginning and end of a period
• unsure: Lacking confidence or certainty
• tempura: Deep-fried vegetables and seafood dipped in batter
• yen: Currency used in Japan
• refrigerate: To keep food cool to prevent it from spoiling
• sushi: Rice (with raw fish) wrapped in seaweed