Vocabulary

• at once: Immediately; without delay
• at last: Finally; after a long delay.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• get back to: To get in contact with someone again
• little man: A man of short stature.
• have to: Must do
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• to pieces: Broken into many small parts.
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
• have a heart: Show mercy or compassion to someone.
• king of beasts: A title for the lion, symbolizing strength and dominance over animals.
• in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
• come for: To arrive to collect someone or something.
• together with: In addition to; along with.
• found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
• come along: To go with someone who takes the lead
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• a few moments: A short period of time
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• sit down: To take a seat
• in a corner: In a situation where one is trapped or pressured with few options.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• over the hill: Considered to be too old to perform effectively.
• night and day: Continuously; all the time.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• by means of: Using; with the help of.
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• next moment: Immediately after; very soon.
• into shape: To improve physical fitness or condition.
• lay down on: To neglect duties or avoid work or effort.
• in color: Displayed or produced using all colors; not black and white.
• speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• in green: Located in or surrounded by green plants or fields.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• lie down: To put your body in a flat position, as to sleep
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• hot air: Meaningless or exaggerated talk; empty rhetoric.
• dust out: To clean a place thoroughly, removing dust completely.
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• cross it: To cancel or eliminate something from a list or plan.
• look upon: To consider or regard in a particular way.
• in the least: Not at all; to the smallest degree.
• over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
• set down
• keep away from: To avoid someone or something; to maintain a distance.
• such as: For example; like
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• by day: During the daytime; not at night.
• search for: To try to find someone or something.
• few steps: A small number of steps; a short distance.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• head out: To leave a place; depart
• move around: To change position or location; to go from place to place.
• climb down: To descend, especially from a height, using your hands and feet.
• across the ditch: To travel between Australia and New Zealand.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• close behind: Following very closely; in close pursuit.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• too heavy: Having excessive weight; difficult to lift or move.
• go on: To continue doing something
• care for: To want or desire a thing
• set with: To be decorated or adorned with something.
• shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
• in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• used up: To use all of; consume
• hold it in: To restrain or suppress an emotion or feeling.
• in a row: One after another without a break.
• strip of: A long, narrow piece of something.
• of use: Having practical value; useful or helpful.
• become of: To happen or become the result of something.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• left out: To forget; omit
• in the ground: Located within or beneath the surface of the earth.
• in waves: Occurring in large, flowing bursts or groups.
• look after: To take care of someone or something
• at hand: Close by; readily available.
• very top: The highest point or part of something.
• on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• connected with: Related to; associated with.
• help out: To assist someone
• set about: To begin or start to do something
• wear out
• in the pocket: Having secured or certain success or advantage.
• in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
• once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
• come by: To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
• pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
• turn back: To stop and move backward on some issue
• wink at: To deliberately ignore or allow something wrong or improper.
• scare away: To frighten someone or something so that they go away.
• over the fence: Beyond a physical or figurative boundary or limit.
• going on: To continue doing something
• like a man: To act bravely or responsibly.
• shut out: To prevent from entering; keep out of relationship
• get along: To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
• in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
• come from behind: To win after being in a losing position initially.
• snap at: To speak to someone in a sharp or angry way.
• from side to side: Moving left and right repeatedly.
• put it down: To place something on a surface.
• allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
• walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
• all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
• come after: To follow someone in order to threaten them
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
• bear upon: To have an influence or effect on something.
• in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
• run down: To be in a bad condition
• set off: To start a journey
• at ease
• on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
• step over: To walk over something.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• on the rocks: Served with ice cubes.
• like a big dog: Acting confidently and authoritatively, like an important person.
• work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
• cross over: To go from one side of something to the other.
• ride on: To continue as planned, despite difficulties.
• on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
• chop down: To cut something with an axe
• pull it out: To remove something from a place or container by pulling.
• at any rate: Whatever happens; in any case; anyway.
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
• before dark: At or prior to the time when it gets dark outside.
• clean off: To remove dirt, marks, or unwanted matter from a surface by wiping or washing.
• four wheels: A vehicle with four wheels.
• sit on it: To delay making a decision or taking action.
• run after: To chase someone or something
• roll off: To fall off something by rolling.
• walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
• passed by: Went past someone or something.
• for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
• face to face: (Meeting) while looking at someone
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
• for sale: (object) that people can buy
• of any kind: Of any type or variety whatsoever.
• in comfort: In a state of ease and relaxation; without hardship or difficulty.
• fall back into: To revert to a previous behavior or condition.
• as much a: To the same degree or extent.
• feel for: To have sympathy for someone; to empathize with someone's situation.
• earn it: To deserve something as a result of one's actions or efforts.
• on fire: Very successful or popular
• by accident: Without intending to; unintentionally.
• in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
• seek out: To look for and find someone or something, especially when it is not easy to find.
• look around: To explore a place; search for something.
• get behind: To support or encourage.
• fly at: To suddenly criticize or attack someone verbally.
• to death: Extremely; to a great degree
• take out: To apply for and get a license
• in little: To a small extent; insignificantly.
• look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
• run away from: To run somewhere, e.g. to escape from something
• in truth: In fact; actually; really
• came off: To succeed in doing; complete something
• fall away: Slowly lessen your friendship with someone
• melt away: To disappear gradually.
• picking out: To choose or select one item from many
• straighten out: To resolve a problem or difficulty; to clarify a misunderstanding.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• go straight: To continue in the same direction without turning.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• lost heart: To become discouraged; to lose hope or enthusiasm.
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• set eyes on: To see someone or something for the first time.
• through the gate: To pass from one side of a gate to the other.
• in plenty: In large amount; more than enough.
• matter of opinion: Something that is subjective and depends on personal preference.
• without a murmur: Without complaining or expressing dissatisfaction.
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• wait upon: To serve or attend to someone, especially a customer or guest.
• ask in: To invite someone to enter one's home or place.
• turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• heart in the right place: To have good intentions or be kind-hearted.
• account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
• inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
• get across: To communicate (something) clearly and effectively.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
• in the clouds: Lost in thought; daydreaming or distracted.
• much lighter: Considerably less heavy.
• wipe away: To remove with a cloth
• guard against: To take precautions against something undesirable.
• to no purpose: Without success or without any useful result.
• call in: To ask others for help when in need
• due to: Because of; owing to
• put back: To return something to the proper place
• getting home: The act of arriving at one's residence.
• for fear of: Because of anxiety or apprehension that something undesirable might happen.
• in the lead: Being ahead of others in a competition or race.
• bend down: To bend your body toward the floor
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• light on: To illuminate something.
• stand upon: To insist firmly on something.
• for all the world: In every respect; exactly like something or someone.
• watch over: To protect or guard someone or something.
• in good time: By the required time; with time to spare
• bow down: To submit to someone or something; to show respect or obedience.
• of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
• take good care: To look after someone or something well; ensure their well-being.
• from top to bottom: Completely or thoroughly; in every part.
• cry out: To shout or scream loudly, often due to pain, fear, or surprise.
• as you wish: A polite way of granting a request or giving permission.
• pass over: To cross or bypass
• up the hill: In an upward direction on a slope or hill.
• sight in: To adjust a weapon's sights for accurate aiming.
• in red: Marked or written using the colour red.
• in the wink of an eye: Very quickly; in a very short time.
• at length: In detail; fully
• green: Color of young leaves
• answer: To reply to a question someone asks
• ask: To say to someone that you want something
• girl: A female child; a young woman
• great: Very good; better than before
• city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• walk: To move with your legs at a slowish pace
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• look: Person's beauty or physical attractiveness
• man: Humans in general, including male and female
• room: All of the people inside a particular room
• good: Proper, appropriate or right
• road: Long piece of hard land for cars to travel on
• carry: To have a child, be pregnant
• forest: Large area with many trees
• heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
• cry: To sound an animal may make to call its family
• aunt: Sister of your parent or the wife of your uncle
• cap: Covering for the end or top of something
• balloon: Thin bag of rubber filled with air, used as a toy
• stand: To be a candidate in an election
• silver: Person's name
• journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
• castle: Large defensive building in historical times
• air: Mixture of gases around the earth that we breathe
• afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
• west: Person's name
• fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
• terrible: Very bad; horrible
• tin: Metal container used for storing e.g. food
• replied: To respond by speech, writing or action
• wing: Part of an animal's body that is used for flying
• stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
• basket: Amount contained in a basket; a basketful
• thought: To have an idea about something without certainty
• palace: Official home of a ruler, such as a king or queen
• land: Region or country
• soldier: Person working in an army to fight
• voice: Ability to sing well
• lay: Amateur; not being a trained priest
• silk: Fine cloth material used for making clothes
• asleep: In a state of sleep; sleeping
• cowardly: Being fearful and unable to do something right
• courage: Quality of being able to face danger without fear
• inquire: To ask a question to get information
• brick: Baked clay block used to build houses, walls
• remark: Something you say as a reaction to something
• coward: Someone too afraid to do what is right or needed
• witch: Woman believed to have magical powers
• straw: Dry yellow stems of crops such as wheat
• throne: Special elaborate chair on which king/queen sits
• exclaimed: To say or shout something suddenly
• pole: One of two opposite ideas, qualities or positions
• woodman: Person skilled in woodcraft
• emerald: Green-colored gemstone
• axe: Tool with a sharp metal edge used to chop wood
• golden: Dark yellow color often seen in sunsets
• beast: Ugly or terrifying animal
• cyclone: Strong wind, similar to a hurricane, tornado, etc.
• raft: Pieces of wood tied together as a kind of boat