Vocabulary

• at once: Immediately; without delay
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• at sea
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
• from that time: Starting at a specific point in the past and continuing forward.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• apart from: Except for; not considering
• of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
• at length: In detail; fully
• in sight: Visible; able to be seen.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• lay in: To provide stocks (e.g. for the winter)
• my eye: Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
• in tow: Accompanied or followed by someone or something.
• on the alert: Being watchful and ready to react immediately.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
• live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
• search out: To find someone or something after looking for them carefully.
• aside from
• for the benefit: In order to help or be useful to someone or something.
• interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
• out of place: Not comfortable or belonging in a particular situation.
• in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
• save as: To store a file using a new name or format.
• in charge: To be responsible for
• at no time: Never; not at any time.
• such as: For example; like
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• in three days: Within a period of three days from now or a reference point.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
• in question: Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
• salt of the earth: A very good, honest, and reliable person.
• for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• at a loss
• on the contrary: In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
• connected with: Related to; associated with.
• track down: To find out where someone is; hunt; chase
• as we know it: In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
• wildest dreams: The most imaginative or unrealistic hopes or aspirations.
• in the grip of: Under the strong influence or control of something.
• set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
• sight in: To adjust a weapon's sights for accurate aiming.
• at midnight: At twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night.
• set up
• in haste: With excessive speed or urgency; hurriedly.
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• word of mouth: Information spread by people telling each other.
• come round: To visit someone or some place for a short time
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
• cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
• in vain: Without success or result; futilely.
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• at least: As a minimum
• start on: To begin or start doing something.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• in a manner: In a specific way or style.
• by virtue of: By reason of; because of.
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• raiding party: A small group of soldiers or other armed individuals conducting a raid.
• set on: To attack
• in detail: Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
• immediate action: Action taken without delay; urgent intervention.
• as follows: Used to introduce a list or explanation.
• turn back: To stop and move backward on some issue
• due to: Because of; owing to
• on the whole: Considering everything; generally.
• together with: In addition to; along with.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• to order: To give an instruction or command.
• on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
• on the brink of: Very near to experiencing something, usually something unpleasant.
• in the shadow of: Close to and influenced or dominated by something else.
• at the door of: Located very close to the entrance or opening of a place.
• walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
• at rest: Not moving or being used.
• by day: During the daytime; not at night.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• in ballast: Refers to a ship carrying only ballast to stay stable without cargo.
• under control: Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
• come upon: To accidentally find; discover something
• in green: Located in or surrounded by green plants or fields.
• at last: Finally; after a long delay.
• without knowing: Unaware; without being conscious of something.
• bear away: To carry or take away something by force or movement.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• burst forth: To suddenly emerge or appear in a forceful way.
• arising from: Originating from; being caused by.
• by design: Intentionally; deliberately.
• by accident: Without intending to; unintentionally.
• a few moments: A short period of time
• at intervals: Occurring with breaks of time in between.
• on deck: In baseball, being the next batter to come up to bat.
• on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
• for an instant: For a very short period of time; momentarily.
• to the moon: Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
• blot out: To completely hide or obscure something.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
• great: Very good; better than before
• alert: Being aware and able to respond quickly
• tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
• strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
• earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
• dream: A wish or hope for something to happen
• man: Humans in general, including male and female
• dead: Not alive
• professor: Teacher who teaches at a college or university
• march: To force someone to walk somewhere
• city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
• cult: Small extreme religious group
• swamp: Area of land that is wet or covered with water
• stone: Hard, solid piece of rock
• yacht: Large expensive boat