Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• at least: As a minimum
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• on the beach: Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• for the better: Resulting in improvement; to a more favorable condition.
• to the day: Exactly on the date specified, without any difference.
• all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
• of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
• to perfection: In a flawless or ideal manner; perfectly.
• in light of: Because of; considering
• by chance: Accidentally; without planning.
• start off: To begin or commence something.
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• turn against: To stop being a supporter or friend of
• prior to: Before a particular time or event.
• roll around: For a date or time to arrive.
• in vain: Without success or result; futilely.
• those times: A period in the past, often remembered fondly.
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• measure up: To be good enough; to meet the required standard.
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• hand over: To give into the possession or control of another
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• deal with
• back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
• below the surface: Hidden emotions or issues not immediately visible.
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• out of tune: Not playing or singing notes at the correct pitch; not in harmony.
• before long: Soon; in a short time.
• wake up: To stop sleeping
• face down: To confront or deal with someone or something in a brave or determined way.
• lift up: To raise something to a higher position.
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• obstacle: Object that blocks a path or course
• day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
• re: Are
• seal: To close tightly to protect it from leaking
• foot: Base of something such as a mountain or vase
• class: To place things into groups by common qualities
• training: To teach a pet a behavior or a trick
• ship: Large boat
• student: Person studying at school
• cold: Illness of sneezing, coughing, and a sore throat
• rope: A thick string made by twisting fibers together
• bed: Flat bottom surface of a lake, ocean etc.
• boat: Small form of transport for traveling on water