Vocabulary

• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• got to: To arrive at some place
• have to: Must do
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• on the market: Available for sale.
• check out
• on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
• going on: To continue doing something
• inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
• at least: As a minimum
• turn away: To go in a different direction; not face something
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• take out: To apply for and get a license
• next to: Being located along side another
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• contrary to: In opposition to; against.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
• family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
• found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
• flat out: To go as fast as you possibly can
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
• think twice: To consider something carefully before doing it, especially because it could have negative consequences.
• jot down: To write something quickly on a piece of paper so that you do not forget it.
• on all-fours: Position with hands and knees on the ground.
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• out of the way: Remote; isolated.
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• read up: To spend time trying to find out about something so that you know more about it.
• feel the need: To have a strong desire or urge to do something.
• it never rains but it pours: Misfortunes tend to happen all at once rather than singly.
• on the fence: Undecided; wavering between two options.
• care for: To want or desire a thing
• walk down: To walk along or down something.
• go on: To continue doing something
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• good person: A morally upright and kind individual.
• beyond me: Impossible for me to understand.
• sit back: To relax and take it easy.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• from birth: Since the time someone was born
• push through: To continue with a plan or activity despite difficulties or opposition.
• from side to side: Moving left and right repeatedly.
• be my guest: An invitation to someone to do something; help yourself
• forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
• bone down: To study intensely or with great effort.
• to the bone: Thoroughly; completely; to the innermost part.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• eat up: To eat all of something
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• with God: Being in the presence or care of God, often after death.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• lead to: To result in some action
• for long: For a considerable period of time.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
• for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
• call around: To make phone calls to several people or places.
• in sight: Visible; able to be seen.
• down the hatch: An expression used before swallowing food or drink.
• come at: To approach someone to attack them
• in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
• once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
• look around: To explore a place; search for something.
• set aside: To reject or throw away, e.g. an idea
• taste good: To have a pleasant flavor.
• get back to: To get in contact with someone again
• to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
• this day and age: The present period or modern times.
• in this day and age: In the present time; nowadays.
• eat in: To have a meal at home instead of going out.
• by sight: Based on visual recognition rather than personal acquaintance.
• name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• break it down: To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
• cut up: Be cut up (about) to be upset or angry
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• drink up: To finish a drink completely.
• scramble up: To climb quickly and with effort, often using hands.
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• carve out: To create or obtain something through effort or skill.
• return the favor: To do something good for someone who has done something good for you.
• cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
• for a change: As something different from what is usual or normal.
• in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
• head out: To leave a place; depart
• give it up: To stop trying to do something
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• talk down to: To speak to someone as if they are less intelligent than you.
• behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• of ours: Belonging to us; associated with us.
• stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• protein: Group of molecules made from amino acids
• food: What people and animals eat to live
• dairy: Concerning or made from milk
• vegan: Vegetarian who eats no animal or dairy products
• fur: Hairy coat of an animal
• animal: A living creature that is not a plant or person
• calcium: A substance important for making bones and teeth
• meat: Flesh of a dead animal that you eat
• eat: To put food in your mouth
• cream: Pale color that is yellowish white
• chicken: A bird raised for its eggs and meat
• cheese: Yellowish solid food made from aged milk
• soy: Food substance made from soya beans