Vocabulary

• at length: In detail; fully
• in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
• at least: As a minimum
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
• at last: Finally; after a long delay.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• such as: For example; like
• have to: Must do
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• last summer: The summer before this one.
• at present: Currently; now
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• more than once: On more than one occasion; repeatedly.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in a hurry: Acting or moving with great haste; rushed.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
• on the contrary: In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
• in the least: Not at all; to the smallest degree.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• compared with: In relation to
• in vain: Without success or result; futilely.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• out of doors: Outside, in the open air.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• by no means: Certainly not; in no way.
• looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
• for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
• in terms of
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
• of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• a few moments: A short period of time
• due to: Because of; owing to
• on the point of: About to do something very soon.
• with regard to: Concerning; in relation to.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
• found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
• run away with: To go away with someone, e.g. for secret marriage
• in company with: Accompanied or together with others.
• set off: To start a journey
• wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
• quarrel with: To have an argument or disagreement with someone.
• live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
• pass away: A polite way of saying 'to die'
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• of a kind: Unique; not like anything else
• sit by: To do nothing while something bad is happening.
• in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
• at the sight of: When seeing something, especially suddenly or unexpectedly.
• in consequence: As a result; therefore.
• on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
• looked forward to: To wait excitedly for something, e.g. a vacation
• screen in: To enclose a space with a screen or mesh.
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• out of the question: Impossible; not worth discussing.
• spring for: To pay for something, often unexpectedly or generously.
• for the benefit: In order to help or be useful to someone or something.
• trifle with: To treat someone or something without seriousness or respect.
• make up: To invent or create a story
• have on: To be wearing something.
• thankful to: Feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciative.
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• out of the window: To be discarded or no longer applicable or relevant.
• for the loss: Concerning or because of a defeat or loss.
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• wait upon: To serve or attend to someone, especially a customer or guest.
• shortly afterwards: A short time after something.
• in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
• inquire of: To ask a person for information.
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• call out: To criticize someone to modify their behavior
• share in: To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
• play on: To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
• full view: An unobstructed or complete view of something.
• prepare yourself: To get yourself ready for something.
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• move over: To make room for someone or something by shifting position.
• in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• give it up: To stop trying to do something
• deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
• make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
• end in: To have something as the final result.
• turn back: To stop and move backward on some issue
• walk with: To accompany someone while walking.
• suffer from: To experience pain or distress; to be badly affected by.
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• for the present: For now; temporarily or at this time.
• round to: To visit someone's place informally, usually briefly.
• get round: To persuade someone to let you do what you want
• decide on: To choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities
• talked on: To talk at length about a particular subject.
• in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
• ease with: To make something less painful, difficult, or troubling; to comfort or relieve.
• at ease
• be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
• allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
• for an instant: For a very short period of time; momentarily.
• against you: In opposition to you.
• from the first: From the very beginning.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• appear at: To be present in a specific place or event.
• force in: To enter a place by applying physical force.
• look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
• in the hope of: With the expectation or desire for something to happen.
• as follows: Used to introduce a list or explanation.
• clock in: To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
• regardless of
• offensive to: Causing someone to feel resentful, upset, or annoyed.
• often seen: Frequently observed; commonly encountered.
• in error: By mistake; mistakenly.
• in reason: Within sensible or acceptable limits.
• put aside: To save money regularly.
• of the like: And similar kinds or types; alike in category.
• for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
• with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
• at school: Present and attending school.
• for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
• in lieu of: Instead of.
• lieu of: Instead of
• interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
• at any rate: Whatever happens; in any case; anyway.
• accede to: To agree to a demand, request, or treaty.
• in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
• in question: Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
• by design: Intentionally; deliberately.
• in half: Divided into two equal parts.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• no fear: Showing confidence or bravery; not afraid.
• give in: To submit work; hand in
• after dinner: Following the meal of dinner.
• out of spirits: Feeling sad, depressed, or lacking energy.
• abide by: To follow a rule; adhere to
• attentive to: Paying close attention to someone or something.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• by heart: Learned or memorized perfectly.
• in a fair way: Making good progress toward a goal or result.
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• in truth: In fact; actually; really
• in token of: As a symbol or sign of something.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• to pieces: Broken into many small parts.
• of all things: Used to express surprise or disbelief at something unexpected or unusual.
• at table: Seated at a table, especially for a meal.
• answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• by the bye: Used to introduce a side remark or incidentally.
• come by: To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
• on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
• pass for: To be accepted as being another person
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• got to: To arrive at some place
• in pursuit: Following or chasing someone or something, typically to catch them.
• in a manner: In a specific way or style.
• drive away: To leave in a vehicle.
• of late: Recently; lately.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• made public: To reveal or announce something to everyone.
• put up with: To suffer (a difficult thing) without complaining
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• look upon: To consider or regard in a particular way.
• manner: The way a person acts, talks, or behaves
• cousin: Child of your uncle or aunt
• letter: One of the 26 parts of the English alphabet
• room: All of the people inside a particular room
• young: At an early stage of existence; not mature
• lady: Another way of saying 'woman'
• father: A male parent
• colonel: Person with senior rank in an army or air force
• sister: Female you share a parent with
• charlotte: A mold lined with cake or crumbs and filled with fruit or whipped cream or custard
• elizabeth: Daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in on the death of her father (-)
• sir: Form of polite address to a man you do not know
• catherine: A female given name, derived from the Greek Aikaterine.
• Maria: Valuable timber tree of Panama