Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• at all events: Whatever happens; definitely or in any case.
• at last: Finally; after a long delay.
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• on to: Toward something; forward
• account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• in the presence of: While someone or something else is present.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• at least: As a minimum
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
• such as: For example; like
• go on: To continue doing something
• have to: Must do
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• at present: Currently; now
• drive in: To enter a place or area by driving a vehicle.
• out of the question: Impossible; not worth discussing.
• in half: Divided into two equal parts.
• in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• in order that: With the purpose or intention that.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• write up: To make a written record of (a study, etc.)
• lead to: To result in some action
• of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• in hell: In a very bad or unpleasant situation
• get round: To persuade someone to let you do what you want
• on no account: Under no circumstances; absolutely not.
• on account of: Because of.
• put it down: To place something on a surface.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• sit down: To take a seat
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• courtesy of: Provided or permitted by (someone or something).
• speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
• far worse: Significantly more unpleasant, serious, or severe.
• in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• look over: To check something to see it works well; inspect
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• clear out: To empty things out of a place
• in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
• move into: To start living in a new house or building
• in the field: Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
• drive up: To cause something to increase.
• from the top: From the beginning.
• above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
• shaking off: To free yourself of something, e.g. fear or a cold
• by any chance: Used to ask a question in a polite way, often when you do not really expect the answer to be 'yes'
• of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
• for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
• a few moments: A short period of time
• quite possible: Reasonably likely; within the realm of possibility.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• behind the times: Old-fashioned; not aware of or using the latest ideas, methods, or technology.
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
• in comparison: When compared to something else.
• on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
• wake up: To stop sleeping
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• slip away: To leave a place quietly or secretly, often to avoid attention.
• out of the window: To be discarded or no longer applicable or relevant.
• good person: A morally upright and kind individual.
• wind down: To become quiet or calm, after activity
• for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• by heart: Learned or memorized perfectly.
• black and white
• walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
• turn back: To stop and move backward on some issue
• full marks: The highest possible score or grade.
• in the wind: Something likely to happen or be revealed soon.
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• to the rescue: Arriving in time to help or save someone from danger.
• through with: Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
• come by: To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• in school: Attending an educational institution.
• grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
• in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
• pass for: To be accepted as being another person
• play on: To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
• in suspense: In a state of excitement or anxiety, uncertain about what may happen.
• get excited: To become enthusiastic or eager.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• run away with: To go away with someone, e.g. for secret marriage
• burst in: To enter a room or building suddenly and forcefully.
• as follows: Used to introduce a list or explanation.
• to order: To give an instruction or command.
• no laughing matter: Something serious that should not be treated humorously.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• after dinner: Following the meal of dinner.
• round to: To visit someone's place informally, usually briefly.
• in the absence of: When someone or something is not present or available.
• on the wind: Being carried or moving through the air by the wind.
• by means of: Using; with the help of.
• stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
• do without: To manage without having or doing something
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
• write down: To record in writing
• previous day: The day before the current day.
• secret of: The key or hidden information that explains something.
• in league: Secretly working together to deceive or harm others.
• see out: To continue doing something until it ends, especially something difficult or unpleasant.
• make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• become of: To happen or become the result of something.
• drive out: To force someone or something to leave a place or situation.
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• pick up on: To notice or become aware of something that is not obvious.
• guard against: To take precautions against something undesirable.
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• attentive to: Paying close attention to someone or something.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• at the sight of: When seeing something, especially suddenly or unexpectedly.
• pass from: To be transferred or transmitted from one person or thing to another.
• mix up: To put various things together so they become one
• hand over: To give into the possession or control of another
• in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
• next to: Being located along side another
• come up to: To meet expectations
• with an eye to: With the intention or aim of achieving something.
• keep together: To stay united physically or emotionally as a group.
• go away: To go on vacation
• at ease
• collar up: To turn up the collar of clothing around the neck.
• under the rug: To hide something, especially something embarrassing or damaging.
• breaks down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
• burst forth: To suddenly emerge or appear in a forceful way.
• as a matter of fact: In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often when it differs from what someone might expect or believe.
• in vain: Without success or result; futilely.
• in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
• pulled off: To manage to succeed
• for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
• afternoon tea: A light meal typically eaten between 3pm and 5pm, consisting of tea, sandwiches, cakes, and scones.
• move to: To change the place where you live or work.
• come before: To happen or exist earlier in time than something else.
• deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
• heart and soul: With great enthusiasm and commitment.
• for instance: As an example.
• hear of: To know about someone or something because you have been told about them
• at the moment: At this time; now
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• complete picture: A thorough and comprehensive understanding of a situation or event.
• slip into: To quickly put on (a piece of clothing).
• man: Humans in general, including male and female
• cousin: Child of your uncle or aunt
• voice: Ability to sing well
• room: All of the people inside a particular room
• eager: Very excited and interested
• young: At an early stage of existence; not mature
• girl: A female child; a young woman
• lavish: To use or give a lot of something
• lady: Another way of saying 'woman'
• cry: To sound an animal may make to call its family
• pension: Regular payments you receive after you retire
• dear: Loved or valued very much
• george: Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-)
• charlotte: A mold lined with cake or crumbs and filled with fruit or whipped cream or custard