Vocabulary

• got to: To arrive at some place
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• have to: Must do
• going on: To continue doing something
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• to the rescue: Arriving in time to help or save someone from danger.
• shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• go on: To continue doing something
• all along: From the beginning; all the time.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
• go away: To go on vacation
• on to: Toward something; forward
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• catch up: To become equal with another person
• hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
• speed up: To move more quickly
• run over: To go beyond a limit, e.g. of a budget
• in force: In large numbers or with great strength
• up till: Until a particular time or point.
• at ease
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
• on the shelf: Located on a shelf.
• break up
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• calm down: To make or become relaxed after being stressed
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
• on the job: While working; during the course of employment.
• without me: Not including me; excluding me.
• settle down: To become calm and relaxed after not being so
• soldier on: To continue despite suffering
• light up: To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
• en route: On the way; during a journey.
• mix up: To put various things together so they become one
• by mistake: Accidentally; unintentionally.
• come up: To come closer to someone; approach
• stand back: To move away from something, usually to create space or avoid danger.
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
• get back to: To get in contact with someone again
• stay away: To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• count on: To depend on someone
• no accident: Not happening by chance; deliberate or intentional.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• out of the window: To be discarded or no longer applicable or relevant.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• little man: A man of short stature.
• good riddance: Expression showing relief at someone's departure.
• lift off: To take off vertically, as a rocket or helicopter.
• scheduled for: To be planned or arranged for a specific time.
• jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
• climb into: To get into or onto something by climbing.
• to death: Extremely; to a great degree
• proud of you: Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
• split up: To break up your marriage or relationship
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• snap out of: To stop experiencing a negative feeling or state.
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• fly out: To leave a place by airplane.
• a bit much: Slightly too extreme or unreasonable.
• pay up: To pay money that you owe
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• give back: To return something you borrowed
• box out: To position yourself to block an opponent, commonly in basketball.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• out of reach: Cannot be touched as it is far away
• keep out of: To avoid entering a place; to stay away from a place.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• look over: To check something to see it works well; inspect
• moving parts: Components of a machine or device that move to perform a function.
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
• as a matter of fact: In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often when it differs from what someone might expect or believe.
• forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
• to bits: Broken into many small pieces; completely ruined.
• in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
• wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
• stand by: To keep to an agreement
• under control: Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
• take good care: To look after someone or something well; ensure their well-being.
• from now on: Starting at this moment and continuing indefinitely into the future.
• get here: To arrive at a specific location.
• hold onto: To grasp or grip something tightly.
• hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
• blow up: To suddenly become angry
• see it through: To continue until the end of a difficult or important task, project, or situation.
• stick together: To support each other; remain united.
• mom: A slang term for mother
• light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
• potato: Vegetable used e.g. to make fries
• wait: To delay or not do something until later
• friend: Person who you like and enjoy being with
• box: A marked area of a baseball field
• year: Unit of time equal to 12 months or 365 or 366 days
• go: To attend or be at a place
• to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• pizza: Round Italian food with cheese cooked in an oven
• door: You walk through this when you go in a room
• man: Humans in general, including male and female
• hat: Item of clothing worn on your head
• dog: Small 4-legged animal that barks kept as a pet
• toy: Things children play with, as dolls or small cars
• space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
• star: To perform or play a main role in a movie, play
• strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
• move: To cause someone to have certain emotions
• quiet: Hidden, or done in a private way
• ship: Large boat
• dinosaur: Reptile that lived millions of years ago
• loud: Being very bright with colors, clothes etc.
• clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
• voice: Ability to sing well
• planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
• truck: Homegrown vegetables and fruit for sale
• laser: Strong narrow beam of high-powered light
• rocket: Powerful engine that releases hot gases
• mission: A task or role someone is given to do
• spaceship: Spacecraft designed to travel into space
• uncharted: (Land, waters) not yet surveyed or investigated
• launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
• idiot: A person who is foolish or not very smart
• cowboy: Man who tends cattle or sheep (often from a horse)
• sheriff: Officer who enforces the law in an area
• outta: Slang written form of ‘Out of’
• shh: Sound people make to make someone be quiet
• claw: Long, sharp, and usually curved nail of an animal
• infinity: State of being without end; endless time, space
• buddy: Friend, usually male
• ignition: Process of making catch fire (e.g. an engine)
• heh: An exclamation of surprise or inquiry
• ooo
• karate: A Japanese martial art; weaponless self-defense