Glossary

a main thoroughfare running north/south on the east side of New York City's Manhattan borough (region), stretching into the Bronx by way of the Third Street bridge

'twenty-four/seven' - without stopping; 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

colloquial term for 'a lot' or 'a group of' (as in 'a bunch of grapes' or 'a bunch of people')

having wonderful qualities or potential, despite a rough appearance or exterior

an amazing, fascinating story

short for "assholes" (very rude!)

those who have the highest status

left, ignored, deserted

someone who is in favor of abolishing slavery, making slavery illegal

the word 'aborigine' literally means indigenous (native); this term is often associated with native Australian ethnic groups

procedure to stop a pregnancy

a vote sent in by mail

tending to forget things easily

a belief system based on absolutes

to learn or become familiar with in an passive, subconscious way by listening

an extremely deep place

to manage to do something difficult

as seen or considered by

in the sense of sound

said by a director to start the camera when making a film

to make changes in order to adjust or become used to something

to be dependent on a drug or medication, to be unable to stop taking it

a legal agreement where one raises another person's child as one's own

a hormone that gives a burst of energy by making the heart beat faster

not very expensive

ability to move easily, without difficulty

colloquial form of the contraction isn’t (is + not = isn’t) or aren't (are + not = ain’t)

= am not, are not, is not; ain't is considered incorrect usage, but is sometimes heard in informal speech

a simple, unpaved place for a plane to land

said when it's time to get on a bus or train

loyalty, faithfulness

a story with a meaning that it hidden or implied

surprising

changed

an abbreviation for amplifier

an electronic device to makes sounds louder

to cut off part of someone's body, especially an arm, leg, finger, or toe

the idea that the USA has a special role, is not like other countries

and I really mean (informal)

fear, deep anxiety

made using animation (still pictures)

a digital sketch or outline of a film

to expect, predict; know about something in advance

worried, upset, nervous

a final disaster

a ghost, or something that appears like a ghost

having a weapon

brought to a court to be charged with a crime

a formal reading of the charges against a person who has been arrested

done in an artistic way

a spiritual community, especially in South Asian traditions

confident, decisive

to evaluate

possessions, the things that he owned

very surprised

physically fit and active

something that can be reached, attained

true, real

the signature of a famous person

amazing, wonderful, great

a colloquial phrase that simply means 'very nice' - while the literal meaning of awful is similar to 'horrible, terrible, or bad', in this case when paired with 'nice', awful means 'very' or 'a great amount of'

those who have lower status

a small chair on wheels normally used for pushing a baby along

term used to describe scenery in the background on a stage

a long thin loaf of bread

trying to find their way, even if uncertain how to move forward

four, five, or six-stringed American folk instrument

something that will definitely earn money

usually a small metal or wooden unit in a person’s yard, used to store tools for the garden or other activities

steel wire for fences that has sharp points

by only a little bit

a whale that has become stranded on a beach

a path of light (for example, a laser beam, or moonbeam); used figuratively here

smiling broadly

can't be hurt by an earthquake

anglicized french term for much/many; in English, used colloquially to mean a very large amount of something (sometimes, an exaggerated amount)

to happen

unwillingly, without enthusiasm

not surprising; something that can be believed

a small whale; white whale

not harmful or dangerous

beyond your imagination, something that cannot be imagined or described

intolerance toward others

a small wallet with a chain

a mark in the forehead worn by many women in India

a handheld instrument with lenses for both eyes, to see distant things better

the science of how animals and humans produce and receive sound

the woman who gave birth to someone

refers to the small bit of food taken out of a larger piece - the small taste of Mr. Morgenstern’s bagel, for example

the flat cutting part of a knife

a large piece of material for covering a bed

very fortunate

a kind of screen to block light in a window

a small exception to a trend or situation

a shapeless mass or spot of thick liquid

to grow and flourish; to experience success, but then later fade andlose popularity, just as a flower blooms and then fades

unclear, out of focus

slavery

an imaginary character often referred to as a scary monster or an unknown presence

here: in a happy mood, feeling joyful

headed for; going in the direction of

hands that were tied (from 'to bind')

someone who chases or finds fugitives (people who are running from the police or the court system)

a knot with two loops and two untied ends

a knife with a double-edged point

completely new

an official 'stroke style' of swimming, in which the swimmer moves through the water on his stomach, with arms stretched out and legs kicking in a frog-like motion

a break

edge

a cut of meat from an animal, normally a cow

a portion of brisket cut off and cooked for several more hours, and cut into cubes

a street in New York City with many theaters; the name often refers to the theater industry in New York in general, especially musical theater

to take a break or pause for lunch

a late morning meal

here: to begin to move, as if about to break.

to move a bit

a popular tourist destination, Buley Rockhole is a series of rocky pools located in Litchfield National Park, in Northern Territory, Australia

homeless person, someone who wanders aimlessly

sad, disappointed

a small house with a single story

theft of a bus

the head male servant in a house

the driver's compartment of a truck

cab driver

the display on a phone of the number of the person calling

from Irish Gaelic, meaning old style

a person who eats other people

ability, capability

an exact copy

without worrying

a popular holiday orchestral or choral tune based on a Ukrainian folk song by Mykola Leontovych

a leading fictional character in the US television series 'Sex and the City'

when film or theater directors call for actors to come in and try out for a role

to catch someone's attention so that they like you

a powdery mixture of lime and clay, used to make concrete.

a container for sewage; a disgusting place

a set of metal links, sometimes used on tires in snow

unexpected, fated

traits, specific parts of a person’s personality that makes them distinct from others or describes the way they interact with others

excited, enthusiastic

a Native American people in Southern California

to chicken out: to be too afraid to do something

special paper used to wrap Christmas presents

plump, slightly overweight

a large piece of meat from the shoulder of a cow

a small laugh

walking around

limited or defined in some way

conditions

polite, reasonable

people who are not in the government or the military

secret; something people outside of the government were not allowed to know about

not restricted to any social or economic class

used to describe a person who is dressed well, clean, and avoids getting into trouble; sometimes also indicates a person who dresses stylishly

a phrase, idiom, or even concept that no longer holds unique meaning due to overuse, or which comes across as insincere or weak because it has been used so often

a steep rock face

to take on or adopt an idea for one's own purpose

an actor appearing with another main actor

a trainer or teacher

the building code, a set of standards for building houses

using threats or force

round, curled formation

an event that seems as if it might have been arranged, but in fact happened by chance.

a time of heightened political tension between the United States and the Soviet Union

worked together

when air enters the space around the lungs, which can make the lung collapse

fall (into bed)

related to a colony

dedicated, consistent

something to be bought or sold

a noisy or agitated disturbance

having the knowledge or skill to do something

complete

specific, focused, targeted

agreement, similarity; lack of difference

state, environment

short for condominium, an apartment-style home attached to one or more other home units

to make certain something is true

a strong disagreement or argument

to congratulate: to express good wishes when something good has happened

an underlying idea, theme, or association that comes along with a word or phrase, in addition to its literal or general meaning

general agreement

to think carefully, to ponder

satisfaction, a feeling that one has all that one needs

a line along the top of mountain ranges dividing the continent such that rain or melting snow on one side flows west; on the other side, water flows to the east

group

repeatedly or without stopping

some kind of machine; often used in a negative or skeptical sense

dispute, debate, something people don't agree on

a surface that moves automatically

matching, looking good together (about clothes)

a police officer

policemen (slang)

special or funny clothes, as for a party

someone who gives advice, helps by speaking with someone

a small, sheltered bay

a piece of furniture for storing items

the top of something, like a wave or a mountain

the large pieces of wood that support a railroad track

winds that blow from the side

very important, vital

driving aimlessly or for fun

crying hard, sobbing

now, at this time

the flow of water in a particular direction

informal variant of 'cursing,' using obscene or indecent language

dad gets the chains on

daily routine

a type of wild sheep

a common phrase given the historical tensions between North and South in the US, here used jokingly

adds emphasis

a mental state when one is very confused or bewildered, not understanding what is happening or not able to think clearly

a street with no exit on one end

a very strong, tight hold on someone

section of the Mojave Desert, the lowest elevation in North America

[dǝ'bri] rubble; old or broken things that have been left behind, or lying where they fell

a person who has been accused of a crime

postponed, delayed

gods

when one can't think clearly, often because of illness

a loss in mental abilities and memory, especially late in life

a record made to demonstrate something new

the tallest mountain in North America

very deep places

refers to Londonderry, the 2nd largest city in Northern Ireland

stop, arrest

places where people are held, detained

something that discourages or keeps someone from doing something

an alternate route, often to avoid an obstacle

extremely sad

the instrument (sometimes called a 'knob') or part of a radio or sound playing device that raises and lowers the volume (used with the verb 'to turn'); (in this interview, Priya jokingly says she will 'turn the dial' in reference to herself and the volume of her voice

didn't understand

a coin worth 10 cents

an informal restaurant that serves typical American food

large reptiles that lived millions of years ago

unable to operate, not working

a car that is not working

a TV network with many documentaries

interrupt, disturb

here: distracted

like or from God, or a god

material that carries genetic information

do my best imitation of Jack Nicholson, an actor

a small platform on wheels, for holding or moving heavy objects

a building with a rounded top

in one's own country

don't think about that

the fin on the back of a fish or whale

uncritically adoring, very fond of

a jump-rope game in which two ropes are being swung in opposite directions

surly, stern, not cheerful

character from Mary Shelley's novel: a scientist who carried out strange experiments

very harsh

pour out oil, gas, etc.

extreme

extremely, in great contrast

to form small drops, as when water or ice cream melt

a cabin with no water or plumbing

solid carbon dioxide, used to pack things that must stay cold

to suddenly lower your head

young man, guy (informal slang)

slang: an unpleasant place in poor condition

a small ball of dough, often fried or boiled

in an obedient way

a machine that simulates the motion of an earthquake

the absence of difficulty; when something is easy

attractive, nice-looking

someone who is friendly, relaxed, tolerant; who does not seem stressed

an ecological disaster

a feeling of great joy or happiness

an older, respected member of the community

votes of the Electoral College, which elects the president

most basic

able to take advantage or participate

to begin (often a long trip)

bitterness; sadness with anger or resentment

retired, former; a title often used for college professors who have retired but may keep the title emeritus professor" as an honor"

to enable: to make possible

meeting, interaction

swallowing, covering

extremely large; giant, gigantic

whole

to envision: to imagine as a possibility

officially, a scientific term for measuring time - .5 billion years, for example - but often used colloquially simply to mean an exaggerated or long amount of time

equal to

accompanied by

concerned with ethics, moral questions

happiness, extreme excitement or joy

we know where everybody is

to dig out

intended to exclude, keep someone out

long, extensive

a quantity of explosive materials

wonderful, marvelous

not real

money that must be paid

financial support, often given to graduate students

the Federal Emergency Management Agency

a boat for carrying people or things, usually by a schedule

a woman who is engaged to be married

research done outside of one's lab or office

a hole in the ground for a small fire

a large number of ships

film for television or a movie

to manage or get by without something

a type of hard plastic covering for counters

online places where people can discuss various questions

when a child is cared for in a group or private home, not by the child's parents

a small vehicle with four-wheel drive, on which power goes to all four wheels

a break or crack in something hard

an abnormal person

an American writer who escaped from slavery (1817-1895)

a kitchen appliance for storing frozen food

to pat the outside of someone's clothing, to make sure they are not carrying a gun or other weapon

in terrible condition, feeling awful; this is fairly rude slang and should be avoided in most contexts!

someone who is escaping or fleeing

This act was passed by Congress in 1850 as an attempt to quiet Southern calls to secede (separate) from the United States. It required authorities in Northern states to assist in returning escaped slaves to bondage, but remained controversial in many states.

someone who raises money for a purpose

stylish or cool in an unusual way; the word is often used to describe jazz, blues, or soul music

slang for 'girl,' 'young woman'

to play games while making bets

someone who changes rules or expectations

let's go, let's get started

clothing

very bright, tasteless

a wreath of flowers, often worn on the head

a small hammer used by judges to open or close sessions or call for order

an expression of surprise, dismay, or annoyance

a portion of DNA that determines characteristics

ideas or words that are not specific

the study of heredity characteristics that are inherited

real, honest

clarified butter

very big

laughing lightly or quietly

carefully, tentatively

here: to give up on, forget, stop doing something

greeting people warmly, but perhaps insincerely

a quick look

used to express that something is surprising or stupid

large desert in Asia, region stretching across northwestern China and southern Mongolia

a woman who promises to be responsible for a child's spiritual upbringing

people chosen to be responsible for spiritual upbringing of a child

a mild expression of surprise

going to

very beautiful

became interested in, excited about (slang)

got to; have to, must

theft of something valuable

older cooking pits that are not subject to newer regulations

admittedly; introduces a fact counter to one's main argument, but that does not invalidate it

a framework of crossed or parallel bars or sticks

irritate, annoy

covered with gravel (very small stones)

when there is no clear dividing line between two ideas

wildebeest migrating season from January to March in the Serengeti Desert, movement roughly from areas in Tanzania to Kenya

a 'grey area' is a situation that is unclear or ambiguous

a wise guide and/or teacher - someone with authority on a specific subject, or simply in life; officially a Sanskrit term for 'master' or 'teacher;' in mainstream culture, it can mean an expert or teacher in a specific field or discipline

had all we could manage

a type of fish

a perception or vision of something that is not really there; can be caused by drugs, fever, or severe illness

a brace used to keep the neck from moving after an injury

a radio powered by turning a handle, or crank

when hands and eyes work well together

metal rings placed around a prisoner's wrists

spending time idly, relaxing, socializing

unpleasant

moving more quickly, with more speed

'he says;' in the context of informal storytelling, it’s common to use 'go' as a synony

a heading at the top of a magazine or newspaper

a phrase spoken to open court sessions

the edge of cloth that is turned under and sewn

a dye used to decorate the body in India

a pair of cymbals mounted on a special stand so that they can be sounded by pressing a pedal

tall poles, as for electrical wires, which are generally not very close together

the back end, the rump

His hair has become white

A game in which a penny is placed on the ground between two players, who try to hit the penny by throwing a ball at it.

someone who travels asking for rides from other drivers

a domesticated (not wild) pig

raised

an unexpected delay

slang: a small, unattractive place

an expression of amazement (slang, can be rude)

a play on words: Holy smoke! is an informal expression of surprise

made at home, grown in a home garden

a cartoon character in the popular American television series, 'The Simpsons'.

to fool, trick someone

jail, prison (slang, from Spanish 'juzgado')

small appetizers

a direct telephone line that can be called any time, especially for emergencies

to hover: to be in one place in the air

what about, why don't we (introduces a suggestion)

translated loosely as 'harmony,' a Navajo word that represents a spiritual state, a sense of balance

Human Resources – the department of a business for hiring and training employees

kind, considerate

boring, dull

four-wheel drive military vehicle

barrier, obstacle; something that makes it harder to reach a goal

a dangerous tropical storm

a microphone designed to be used underwater

I can't say...

leaves the motor running, but without moving forward

to look up to someone as if to an idol; to admire greatly

improvised explosive device; a homemade bomb used in nontraditional combat

A dome-shaped house used by Inuit peoples, often made from blocks of snow

I'm making progress

fair, treating everyone equally

faultless, without error; often refers to taste (style, music), professionalism, or the way someone dresses

having to do with an empire

to suggest, usually indirectly and based upon the context, words, or situation

a sudden urge

something that people disagree about is in dispute

taking into account

As my family usually did

on the side that favors nurture

at the same time

equal to, as good as

an event, something that happened

something that contradicts itself, is not consistent

impressions, concave marks

Native American reservations and settlements in the United States

formally charged with a crime

to influence someone to do something

drunk

short for 'information'

at first

a deep understanding

a situation when something tends to change, is not stable

example

knowledge or tendency to do something without thinking

not broken, in one piece

being connected with surrounding people, things, nature, elements, or all of these

people working on an informal basis for little or no pay

a temporary job, sometimes without pay, for experience

it made a strong impression

I suddenly realized

someone can't appreciate it

it's what we do

cynical

a person who cleans a building

startling

an annoying or irritating person

meat that has been sliced and dried for preservation; it does not need to be kept cold and is a common snack for hikers

short for New Jersey""

informal: a restaurant or bar

taking a car without permission, while intending to return it

joy, great happiness, celebration

flowed over the banks

school for young students, usually 7th to 9th grade

the noise of an explosion

main, important

(informal) somewhat, fairly, rather

backpack

a small rounded handle

troublemaker, foolish person

a kind of ball with thin rubber filaments

in accordance with traditional Jewish dietary laws

here: too sentimental

Los Angeles

a large spoon for stirring and serving soup

got a job

when earth or rock slides down a hill

familiar term used for the yellow dashed lines that divide highways

the guard incorrectly pronounced 'larynx,' part of the neck that contains the vocal cords

an Italian dish of pasta, sauce, and cheese

unseen but present; hidden

the act or sound of laughing

a kind of shelf formed from the surrounding rocks of the waterfalls

the history, memory, and/or life story of a person after they have gone or died, generally a positive impression that people look back on with respect and honor

(slang) legitimate, done properly

fatal; something that can cause death

left-wing political orientation

a set pattern or phrase consisting of a short series of notes in solos and accompaniment, in blues, jazz or rock music

a common type of flooring

referring to a large area or territory

old stories, often expressing a traditional point of view

a small couch for two people

beautiful, very pretty

a project with little money

first known as a settlement point for many immigrants, the Lower East Side refers to the southeastern region of New York City’s Manhattan borough (region); also more recently referred to as East Village.

large vehicle used to pull heavy loads, particularly lumber (long wooden planks)

relating to the moon.

where plants grow easily, luxuriantly

energetically

insane

(Latin) with great distinction

a strong attraction or interest

man who does small repairs

to look another person in the eye

to make someone's day" is to make it a good day; a happy or pleasant event"

expresses emphasis

to move skillfully and carefully

a plain paper folder

customs; a set of rules for behavior

to make, to produce

a hard stone often used for building and sculpture

a small dumpling made of matzah meal with egg and chicken fat

someone who fixes machines

soft, relaxed

having to think hard

From the Spanish for 'table,' a raised geographical formation with a flat top and steep cliffs in the western and southwestern regions of the United States

farming work in Australia often involves picking fruit

relating to a period of 1,000 years

to imitate

very small

a welcome event that is hard to understand or explain

the right to remain silent after being arrested

something that is not correctly understood

to misread: to misunderstand

a quick visual outline of a film

changing, adapting

a desert located in southeastern California and parts of Arizona, Nevada, and Utah

very important, significant

elk, a type of large deer with large antlers

a Muslim place of worship

a varied group, different types of people

a small device used to point to things on a computer screen

a picture taken by the police of a person who has been arrested

uninteresting, general, routine; often referring to everyday tasks and activities

of a city

having strong or well-developed muscles

someone who studies music, as in music history or music theory

a large animal like cattle, with a heavy coat of fur

the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Native American tribe of the southwestern United States, recognized by the US government as the largest tribe on US territory; the Navajo Nation is an independent governing body

the time when one wants to start a family

a short film with news about current events

a nickel = a coin worth 5 cents

an African-American, or black person; this word is deeply offensive. Do not use it!

a type of golf club

a loop made of rope, put around the neck to kill someone by hanging

famous, well-known, for a negative reason

unusual, unexpected

something that is new and different or unexpected

to care for, encourage growth

promise, vow

a specific illustration or example of a principle

a goal

annoying, rude, irritating

not well known

clearly

a scientist who studies the ocean

a natural earth pigment (coloring), ocher can be found in a variety of colors (yellow, red, purple, brown, sienna, umber), and contains hydrated iron oxide, which is what produces the coloring; also spelled 'ochre.'

expresses that a place seems improbable or unlikely

near

often

expression of surprise (from Yiddish)

a geyser in Yellowstone

very happy

being sold with a discount, for less than the usual price

part of the laws

near a limit beyond which something might happen

continuing, happening now

only just begun; only done a little

warm, friendly, trusting

a possible way to do something

a black and white whale with large teeth; killer whale

a terribly difficult or painful experience

to come from, to come into being

the place where something began

in music, quick notes added to a basic line of melody

a child whose parents have died

insane, crazy

unexpectedly, with no warning

someone who likes to be with and talk with other people; not shy or quiet

a small building with a toilet but usually no plumbing

when a warrant has been issued but the person has not been arrested or come to court

to do something too much

to see things too romantically, not realistically

when someone has become too stimulated or too excited

a place on the side of the road to stop and admire the view

a person who oversees or supervises the work of others

the feeling that one cannot deal with one's problems; a feeling of exhaustion or defeat

almost completely

a residential neighborhood in the Westside of Los Angeles, California, with many wealthy residents, near Santa Monica Bay

the inner part of the hand between fingers and wrist

chaos, craziness

two statements or thoughts that seem to contradict each other, that seem like they cannot both be true

emergency medical worker

excuse me for swearing, using indecent language

faint, lose consciousness

used to describe a person’s inaction, unwillingness or inability to be active or direct when handling a situation or participating in an event

used to describe the action or attitude of a person who does not directly deal with a problem in a relationship, but indirectly shows aggression or criticism; for example, a person who speaks pleasantly to a colleague, but leaves a critical, angry note on their desk to solve a problem would(...)

a minister in a Christian church

a license that gives right to use or sell something

a social system controlled by men

peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, an inexpensive and common food in the US

a hierarchy of status

a lever operated by the feet

watching people to observe their everyday interactions and habits

to be sitting (often used with birds)

something that happens; a fact or event; often refers to something complicated that can be studied

having to do with the body

small truck with an enclosed cab and open back

absolutely perfect

a machine for driving piles (large poles) into the ground, often to support a building

a evergreen tree with long, needle-shaped leaves; its wood is often used in building

was one of the first to do something

slang, potentially rude: to make angry

a turn in direction

an estate on which crops like cotton or coffee are grown

a difficult situation

driving directly

to go down deep in water

a group of whales

the place where people vote in an election

someone who conducts polls, surveys of public opinion

an expression of sympathy (slang); careful - without the word 'poor,' the word 'bastard' is very rude!

how one holds the body while standing or sitting

a ceremonial meal among Native Americans of North America

a practical joke

a person or thing that came before

something that hunts

negative feelings about a group of other people, even if you don't know them

what one thinks is true, an assumption based on facts

basically, mostly

when you can see something before it is widely released or shown

something that is hunted

basic, fundamental

before

a solid transparent object with angles that split light into different colors

at length, freely, abundantly

to progress: to advance, move on

to not allow

important, well-known

a device with angled blades that propels ships or airplanes (makes them move forward)

wanting to protect someone

a first model of something

a lawyer appointed for people who cannot afford their own lawyer

a seabird that lives in the north with a large, colored beak

excited

to make a record of when one arrives at work

a type of suit worn by many Indian men

to imagine oneself in someone else's situation; to understand someone's position

driving fast (putting the gas pedal to the metal of the car)

a structure with sides that meet in a point at the top

an expression used to state that what was just said is not in fact true

a measure of how well a house is insulated

a car with a fabric roof that opens (slang)

a meeting to show support for a political or social cause

a one-story house with an open layout

here: unexpected

a place in a river where water flows especially fast

someone who rapes, sexually assaults another person

to act in response to something else

a program with people as themselves, instead of actors

area

to remember

large flat discs made of vinyl used to play music (on a “record player”), widely used until cassette tapes and compact discs became more popular in the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s. Records have always held sentimental and musical value, however, and in the US have regained popularity for their(...)

a mirror image; used here to refer to the face as the subject seen as a reflected mirror image

actions or decisions that a person wishes they had not done in the past (to say someone 'has no regrets' means that they would not change the way their life had been led, to not wish that their past was different than reality)

a deer that lives in the far north of Europe and North America

emphasize, make clear

not absolute; considered in relation or in comparison to something else

what is left of something; the remains of something

regret, a feeling of guilt

famous, well-known

deeply offended

area of land managed by a Native American tribe

to take care of a problem

a home for elderly (particularly sickly) people, often with medical care and personal assistance

not open to everyone

looking backward to the past

meetings to awaken religious fervor

a narrow strip of fabric, often for tying

ready to be used for its intended purpose; when referring to fruit, in the perfect state of freshness to be eaten

movies and stories pertaining to the popular travel pastime of road trip

packing up a car with food and making a vacation out of a long drive.

to move back and forth; a style of music (short for rock and roll)

a person who leads by a positive and/or successful example; often includes a connotation (an association) with moral uprightness or moral living… often a role model is an older peer or elder that younger people 'look up to' in order to follow their example

a fast ride at amusement parks

approximately, about

approximately, about

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, a character in children's stories

water in a house that comes through pipes

break or burst, used of pipes, or blood vessels or organs of the body

an area located outside of a main city or town, sometimes referred to as “countryside”

here: a sudden intense feeling

places with religious significance to people who inhabited the area

a social gathering, often with a literary or artistic interests

save or retrieve whatever parts are usable

the act of saving

a thin clear plastic film for wrapping food

a traditional dress of India

an object that moves around a larger planet, or a machine in space that moves around the earth or another body

an expression of great surprise (informal)

disorganized, absentminded

situation; an outlne of a film or play

someone who doesn't obey rules or laws

a mammal that lives in the sea, with a streamlined body

from Irish Gaelic, meaning old style

a very large light directed at the sky

a large department store

where government officials or police check people at an airport

a type of light fabric with raised and flat sections

traditional children’s play apparatus, with by a long board supported in the middle; used metaphorically here as a mental picture of methodically 'going in and coming out.'

a machine that drives energy into the ocean, often used in looking for oil or gas under the sea

rarely, not very often

ecosystem, geographical region in Africa, also a National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site

snake

a place where people have moved to or settled

makeshift, haphazard structures that are used for housing, often made out of wood, abandoned materials, scrap metal, etc.

a large fish, often with sharp teeth

aged cheese is said to have a 'sharp' flavor

extreme, terrible pain

she didn't understand

the time he needed to work that day

Shift” refers to a period of time (usually marked by hours) which an employee works for its company on a particular day.  An employee may have "night shift” or "day shift

pieces of a bullet or bomb after it has hit its target

becoming smaller

to shuffle: to walk slowly, hardly picking up one's feet

a brother or sister

lost all patience

to step away, step to the side

the Sierra Nevada mountain range, located in parts of Nevada and California

a toy like clay that can be stretched or molded

remarkable, extraordinary, very unusual

situation comedy, a popular type of television programming

places of interest, locations of historical or cultural significance; often used in the context of tourism or travelling

a pad of paper for drawing

somewhat thin, not fat

drooling; with saliva flowing from the mouth

a woman who has many casual sexual partners (rude)

don't feel sorry for yourself; to stop focusing on something negative

organizations that handle social welfare matters such as adoption

eye-socket: the opening in the skull where eyes are located

when one is held in prison apart from other prisoners

something has happened

time spent between musicians sharing their personal songs or music with each other

past tense of seek

term used about the process a person might go through to 'find themselves,' find out who they are as a person, or what they might think about a certain issue or topic

all the sounds one can hear together in a place

made someone interested

(of a drink) fizzy, carbonated

a character in ancient Greece

a group of individual animals related so they can breed, have children or offspring together; for example, different dogs are of the same species, but cats and dogs are different species

particular words or ideas

fantastic, wonderful

done without planned intention; something that happens immediately or suddenly; done “on a whim”

without planning

excitement or restlessness felt in the spring

placed one on top of another

an object that circles the earth in relation to a fixed point on earth is in stationary orbit

calm, stable

an acronym standing for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics

stepfather; the husband of one's mother after divorce or death of one's father

a street game played with a stick and a ball; somewhat like a simplified version of baseball

section of a saddle which holds the feet of a rider

old standard film clips

an informal game in which a ball is thrown against a stoop (the stairs leading up to a house or building)

to make straight, stand straight

simple, direct

something that causes stress

a loss of brain function caused by a problem in the flow of blood to part of the brain

a place for an artist, musician, or dancer to work

amazed, very surprised

stunned, dazed; unable to think clearly from surprise

strong, stable

short for submarines""

much farther

very, extremely

a new type of adobe, a building material often made of clay, sand, water, and straw

very large ships

a property of the surface liquids that can resist an external force

angry, sullen, grouchy

held over, hanging over

a large swallow of a drink

here: higher than usual

a group of symptoms of an illness

small sharp objects like a very short nail

someone who accepts an idea or suggestion

to press or tap down

the process of making leather from animal skins

a woman who dresses in a tasteless way to attract men's attention

very small; a colloquial version of tiny

a tool used to make distant objects; we use telescopes to view the moon or other things in space

a model or example

to have a tendency toward (or to do) something;” to have a general reaction or effect that is predictable or consistent

the highest speed something will fall through air

idiom: children are much like their parents

the northernmost of New York City’s five boroughs (or regions)

an area of the American South including parts of Mississippi

a 103-story building in Manhatten, long seen as a cultural icon and symbol of New York City

the basic, more important things

'Do unto others as you would have them do unto you' – often associated with Christian or Biblical roots, see Matthew 7:12 in the Bible

in this context 'the help' refers to African-Americans who needed to work as maids or servants for the white people who have now left

the most important thing

a lively, energetic person who makes a party fun for everyone else

other states in the continental US

his promise; 'to give your word' means to make a promise

protests against economic and social inequality

the amount

a melody or song written for a film or TV show

past tense of seek

they brought people there, made them come

very excited, overjoyed

to be very healthy

criminal, violent person

old, archaic term for 'you'

old, archaic term for 'yourself'

very large dangerous waves

any activity used to take up time that would otherwise be spent doing nothing or waiting for something; also, to kill time""

a magazine and website with information on events, activities, and things to do in New York

to tinker: to experiment, make small changes

very small

not stable; when something may tip or fall over

Description

to leave behind

to mistreat, hurt

to turn one's attention to

to change

to estimate or evaluate

to make or become more like something else

to package leaves into bales, large bundles

to be headed somewhere, to be going somewhere

an official accusation of a crime

here: a term often used in relation to career prospects, particularly in the talent and entertainment industries; for example, someone might be discovered for a starring role in film or the theater

referring to a hen in a coop, being the best or most qualified person

to be willing or able to do something

to hit, strike, hurt

to develop or keep close relationships

to arrest (slang)

in an airplane: to fly by closely

to cancel the test

to give a role to an actor

to become popular or accepted

to finish something that should have been done earlier

to smoke continuously

rhythmic speaking or sounds, often used for a spiritual ceremony or meditation

to show one's ticket and identification to get on a plane

to get past the security checkpoint

to make up for

to act against

to get out of a difficult situation before it gets worse

to go back and forth

to be in prison

to annoy someone, to make them “go crazy” by bothering them

to move gently

to get someone's attention, start talking with someone

to use, make use of something; often used in a negative sense

to remove, erase, delete

to look at someone

to make something easier

to feel comfortable in a place or situation

to feel depressed

to feel someone has taken advantage of you

consider, think, expect

to move as a large mass

to fall in a loose, heavy way

to lose control or become overly worried

to fix, solve a problem

to be called by a name

to happen, to occur (slang)

to give permission for something

to put handcuffs on someone

here: to have a feeling or thought in your mind

to be enthusiastic about, to like very much, to be a fan of

to have no idea, not understand at all

to lead, to be in charge of

to come to a point where one must stop, or to come to a physical or mental state when it is hard to continue

to stand on the side of a road to ask passing drivers for a ride

to consider something valuable or precious

to float in the air, staying in one place

to prevent something from happening

to bring energy and a good feeling to a gathering

to compare, to say that something is similar to something else

to carry something heavy or awkward

to make a lot of money

to survive; to reach a place (often with difficulty)

to guide, direct, make one's way

to stop behaving poorly

to manage, to watch or listen for

a prank of taking down one’s pants and showing one’s buttocks or backside

to mix up

to speak quietly to oneself, often from irritation

to focus on more likely possibilities

to not do something that was expected

to swing or move back in forth at a regular rhythm

to defeat, give far too much of something

to spend time together as friends

to sample, to take part in

to die

to lose consciousness

to be present throughout something, to spread throughout something

to connect with a cord

to hit hard, loudly

here: to think something through

to joke

to trick or fool someone

to steal

to try music as a career

to give someone a place to stay; to let someone stay in your home

to accept something or someone that may not be as good as one would like; to endure without complaining

to shake, shiver

to make changes before a time of greater demands

to raise (a child)

to understand, to sympathize

to give up

to live

to revive

to calculate and explain the numbers

to squeeze, crumple

to criticize or judge someone, using hindsight

to fasten or fix something in place so that it cannot move

to grab, grasp, take hold of

to improve, get better

here: to film; to shoot photographs = to take photographs

to stop one's normal activities, avoid conversation and interaction

to hit, strike suddenly

to start

to continue with, continue using

to find

to come up, be remembered, to reappear

here: to take time off from work

to give someone shelter, a place to stay

to push something to one side

to hit as a torpedo would (an underwater missile fired from a ship)

to shine or give off light in a way that flickers, seems to go on and off; for example, stars twinkle at night

making a solemn promise

to cry softly

to what degree; how much

to arrive at or be in a place, sometimes in an unexpected or unplanned way

to turn roughly

here: to run quickly

large sticks with a flame

to throw lightly or casually

to move about in bed when one can't sleep

difficult

a difficult time

evidence, hint

goes beyond

a small ticket for continuing a bus trip

a school of psychology that seeks to integrate spiritual experience with scientific psychology

to take from one place to another; here used figuratively to describe the feeling that you have been taken to a very different place

a decorative section along the side or edges of something

a boat with three decks, three levels

a large brass musical instrument with a slide

a large cup or object received for winning a competition

a brass musical instrument

Transportation Security Administration; the organization responsible for safety at airports

to fall

when one thinks about one thing only, without considering the context

the place where you turn off a main road

colloquial variant of 'it + was'

things that seem different but are actually related

last, most extreme

the United Nations

not made known in advance

strange, unusual, unsettling

unknown, a place or territory that has not yet been discovered

great uncertainty, lack of knowledge

when a line appears under a word to emphasize it

a dark or hidden side

not suited, unacceptable

takes place

horrible, terrible, painful

something applies to all people or situations

ruin, destruction

silent, not responding

the way a child is raised

not distinct, not clear

excessive pride

in this sense, a catalyst, or that which takes you to a new place or understanding of life

a kind of tape for fastening made of two strips, with tiny hooks and loops

a kind of small, fast dinosaur

having to do with words and speech

the decision of whether someone is guilty

informal speech, the everyday usage of ordinary people

lively, full of energy

someone who makes videos

keeping awake to protest or pray

good qualities, moral behavior

related to the body or muscle tissues; often used figuratively to indicate a deep, instinctive feeling or reaction

very clearly

to give voice to, say

of one's free will; not forced

'Do unto others as you would have them do unto you' – often associated with Christian or Biblical roots, see Matthew 7:12 in the Bible

a large sea mammal with tusks

a type of formal dance

an informal, colloquial pronunciation of "want to"

an order to appear in court, or that someone can be arrested

empty land without life

slightly curly hair

(informal) very, very deep

to walk among the rooms

strange, unusual

to go downhill: to get worse, not succeed

we're doing what we want, what's expected

Why are you giving me this bad look?

an exclamation used to tell someone to stop

completely

to use intentionally, with purpose (as in a weapon, a knife, etc.)

a will is a legal document that says what should be done with one's possessions after one dies

a device with a turning wheel and a rope, for pulling heavy things

to close one eye quickly

without a clear goal

close enough to hear

the part of a woman's body where a baby grows

a type of very soft, white bread, mass-produced and sold in plastic bags

in the habit of doing

The news was spread; people heard about what had happened

places where one does one's job

something that has been destroyed or ruined; 'she's a wreck' here means that she is very worried or upset

a very unhappy, contemptible, or undeserving person

fear or dislike of people from other countries

very much wanted, desired

a national park in Wyoming

an uneducated person from the countryside

'you’re making this difficult for me,' 'you're giving me a hard time'

a local government board that handles building permits

a name made up by Josh to refer to a frightening person