Vocabulary

• in the books: Finished, completed, or officially recorded.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• break out
• track down: To find out where someone is; hunt; chase
• in the scene: Present at the location where something is happening or has happened.
• such as: For example; like
• in the picture: Aware of what is happening; informed.
• in keeping with: In agreement with; consistent with.
• to the left: In or toward the left direction.
• in detail: Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
• knock out: To hit and make unconscious
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• blend in: To look or behave like the surrounding people so you are not easily noticed.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• close up: A photograph or film shot taken of a subject at close range.
• in that order: Following the sequence or arrangement previously mentioned or understood.
• trick: To fool someone in order to obtain a result
• audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
• scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
• fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
• reference: A letter of recommendation, e.g. for a job
• task: Big or small piece of work someone has to do
• mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
• series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
• disguise: Change in appearance so you will not be noticed
• cast: People who appear in a play or movie
• explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
• scent: To become aware of the presence of a smell, etc.
• break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
• chamber: Enclosed space that contains something
• leave: To go away from; depart
• philosopher: Person studying the meaning of truth and life
• sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
• riddle: Amusing question that has a clever or funny answer
• important: Having power or authority
• order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
• burrow: Hole in the ground dug by an animal for protection
• detail: Small part of something; tiny fact
• spell: To lead to future trouble
• memory: Ability of the mind to call back past things
• cave: Large hole in the side of a cliff or hill
• symbol: Image that means or represents something
• wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
• inspection: Official examination to make sure everything is ok
• alley: A narrow road or path between buildings
• professor: Teacher who teaches at a college or university
• toothpaste: A paste used for cleaning teeth
• wig: Covering of artificial hair worn on the head
• blood: Red liquid in the bodies of people and animals
• wizard: Man with magical powers
• picture: General situation or state of being
• begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
• potion: Drink said to have a magic effect
• prisoner: Someone kept in a prison as punishment for a crime
• decor: Decoration or style of decoration of room/building
• add: To include as well
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• date: To have become old-fashioned
• forget: To not remember something
• robe: Long loose piece of clothing denoting high rank
• cameo: Brief appearance by a famous person in a movie
• visibly: So as to be seen or noticed
• chess: Game of mental strategy for two players
• hawk: Large bird kills smaller birds and animals
• potter: To spend time, e.g. gardening, without hurrying
• knockout: Excellent, or wonderful; amazing
• rooster: Adult male chicken
• lore: Traditional knowledge or tales relating to a thing
• phoenix: Mythical bird that was burned but rose from ashes
• cauldron: Large metal container used for cooking over a fire
• leaky: Allowing fluid or air to enter or escape
• goblet: Large wine glass with a tall stem
• dingy: Dark in an unpleasant way, often looking dirty
• decease: To die
• infusion: Extraction of materials by soaking in liquids
• lily: Type of plant with big, leafy flowers
• campsite: Site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
• logo: Name, symbol or picture which represents a company
• newt: Small salamander that lives mostly in water
• deathly: Like death; very quiet, pale etc.
• opal: Gemstone with lots of different colors