Vocabulary

• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• once upon a time: A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
• upon a time: An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
• make up: To invent or create a story
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• that very day: On that specific day; the same day mentioned.
• down the road: At a future time; in the future.
• run away from: To run somewhere, e.g. to escape from something
• from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
• away from home: Not at one's residence; at a distance from one's home.
• set off: To start a journey
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• as you like: In any way that you want; according to your preference.
• dig in: To start eating eagerly and enthusiastically.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• burst into: To enter a place suddenly and forcefully.
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• going on: To continue doing something
• turn back: To stop and move backward on some issue
• back then: At that time in the past.
• go on: To continue doing something
• have to: Must do
• in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
• back out: To say you will now not do something you promised
• house: Place where a specific activity or business occurs
• dog: Small 4-legged animal that barks kept as a pet
• cow: Large farm animal from which we get milk and beef
• sleep: To have enough beds for
• white: Person's name
• noise: Loud sounds that cause discomfort or annoyance
• farm: Land used for growing crops or raising animals
• cat: Household pet with fur, four legs and long tail.
• sing: To make musical sounds with your voice
• night: Time when sun does not shine
• live: To be alive
• road: Long piece of hard land for cars to travel on
• hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
• kick: Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
• food: What people and animals eat to live
• boss: Person in charge of you at work
• sheet: Piece of cloth you put on the bed to sleep on
• racket: Stringed bat used in tennis, badminton etc.
• decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
• singer: Person who sings, often as a profession
• clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
• belong: To be a welcomed as a new member of a group
• free: Living, happening without being controlled
• farmer: Person who operates a farm
• climb: To rise gradually and steadily to a higher point
• idea: Belief, thought, suggestion, opinion or plan
• throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
• join: To bring something close to another, to become one
• served: To act in a particular position or office
• chicken: A bird raised for its eggs and meat
• donkey: Animal like a small horse used to transport things
• ghost: To write a book on behalf of another person
• thief: Person who steals something
• guard: To keep watch over something to protect it
• monster: Large frightening imaginary creature
• smell: To have a particular odor
• delicious: Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
• scream: To make a sudden loud, high sound
• cruel: Hurtful; acting to hurt others intentionally
• duty: Work required by your job or position
• wrap: Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
• burst: To move (arrive, exit, etc.) suddenly or hurriedly
• shine: To point a light in a certain direction
• celebrate: To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
• happily: In a fortunate, lucky, or timely manner
• rush: To attack someone suddenly in a group
• master: To gain control over something
• nonsense: Foolish or untrue statements or ideas
• torch: Light or flame to be carried in the hand
• coward: Someone too afraid to do what is right or needed
• starving: To (cause to) be hungry or go without food
• volunteer: Working willingly without pay to help others
• despair: To have lost all hope; lose heart
• settle: To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
• gather: To bring objects together into one place
• darkness: The state or quality of being dark in color
• instant: (Food) requiring very little preparation
• odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
• feast: Religious celebration
• barn: Building on a farm where animals or crops are kept
• creep: To move quietly so as not to be seen
• moo: (Of cows) to make a loud, low-pitched noise
• meow: Cry like a cat
• singe: To burn lightly, often to remove hair
• rooster: Adult male chicken
• fishy: Strange; suspicious; probably untrue
• snuck: To move around in a way so no one will see you
• hind: Concerning the rear or back part of animals
• gust: Sudden strong blast of wind
• unexpectedly: In a surprising way because not expected
• hearty: (Of emotions) warm and sincere
• headquarter: Main office of a company or organisation
• frightened: Afraid; scared