Vocabulary

• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• have to: Must do
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• build up: To increase the amount; collect something
• carry out
• live up: To be as good as expected or promised.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• for instance: As an example.
• make up: To invent or create a story
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• shut out: To prevent from entering; keep out of relationship
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• must learn: Expressing a strong obligation or necessity to acquire knowledge or a skill.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• door knob: A round handle used for opening or closing a door.
• secret of: The key or hidden information that explains something.
• suffer from: To experience pain or distress; to be badly affected by.
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• at hand: Close by; readily available.
• start out: To begin your life or career in a particular way.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• think over: To consider a problem or issue carefully
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• work out
• to date: Up to the present time; until now.
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• sit down: To take a seat
• at will: Whenever or wherever you want; without needing permission.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• enter into: To begin or become involved in something, such as an agreement or activity.
• force in: To enter a place by applying physical force.
• drive away: To leave in a vehicle.
• contrary to: In opposition to; against.
• in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• put forth: To bring into existence
• on to: Toward something; forward
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• bad habits: Negative or harmful routines or behaviors that are difficult to stop.
• given time: A specific time that has been scheduled or agreed upon.
• have at: To attack someone or something.
• start in: To begin a job or activity.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• at last: Finally; after a long delay.
• hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• write down: To record in writing
• second hand: (Of goods) already used
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
• measure up: To be good enough; to meet the required standard.
• on the lookout: Vigilantly searching for someone or something.
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• weather the storm: To survive a difficult situation or period without serious damage.
• to the fullest: To the greatest extent possible; completely and without reservation.
• break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
• keep from: To prevent someone from doing something
• in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
• connected with: Related to; associated with.
• at least: As a minimum
• compared with: In relation to
• lead to: To result in some action
• in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• shut off: To stop the movement of something, such as water
• speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
• make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
• bear upon: To have an influence or effect on something.
• cast aside: To get rid of something; discard.
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
• act on: To have an effect on something.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• aim at: To point or direct something, such as a weapon, towards a target.
• look upon: To consider or regard in a particular way.
• melt away: To disappear gradually.
• long for: To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• amounted to: To have reached a total of; to be equal to.
• in regard to: Concerning; in relation to.
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• by means of: Using; with the help of.
• to the exclusion of: Including only one thing and leaving out others.
• lie down: To put your body in a flat position, as to sleep
• level with: To be honest and straightforward with someone; to tell someone the truth.
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• such as: For example; like
• write out: To write something in full instead of using abbreviations or symbols.
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
• all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
• from that time: Starting at a specific point in the past and continuing forward.
• of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
• come up to: To meet expectations
• fall behind: To get behind or late, because of going slowly
• next to: Being located along side another
• out of commission: Not in working order; temporarily not functioning.
• stir up: To cause trouble; incite unrest.
• as a rule: Generally; usually
• deal in: To buy and sell a particular product or products.
• in unison: Together; at the same time; in a way that shows complete agreement
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• has over: To invite someone to your house.
• get excited: To become enthusiastic or eager.
• run with: To take and work with an idea, plan as your own
• give yourself up: To surrender to an authority, especially the police.
• on time
• watch over: To protect or guard someone or something.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• pass over: To cross or bypass
• lose control: To no longer be able to direct or restrain something.
• use up: To use all of; consume
• in vain: Without success or result; futilely.
• condemned to: To be destined for a particular fate, usually negative.
• deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
• deal with
• shine down on: To favor or bless someone or something.
• in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
• for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
• at bay: Kept at a distance; held back.
• tear down: To demolish or destroy a building or structure.
• build on: To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
• put aside: To save money regularly.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• against you: In opposition to you.
• brace up: To prepare oneself mentally or emotionally for something difficult.
• in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
• set up
• on fire: Very successful or popular
• grow out of: To develop or originate from something.
• ahead of time: Before the scheduled time; early.
• end in: To have something as the final result.
• in sight: Visible; able to be seen.
• on the job: While working; during the course of employment.
• hear of: To know about someone or something because you have been told about them
• with just: Using only; with no more than.
• out of the ordinary : Unusual or remarkable; not typical.
• set back: To cost someone, often a large amount
• to the power of: Indicating exponentiation in math; repeated multiplication.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• creep in: To enter or affect something gradually or stealthily.
• in accordance with: In agreement with; following
• see about: To look into or arrange something.
• pass from: To be transferred or transmitted from one person or thing to another.
• at peace with: Feeling calm and content about something, especially after a period of worry or difficulty.
• while away: To spend time in a relaxed way because you have nothing else to do.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• care for: To want or desire a thing
• set aside: To reject or throw away, e.g. an idea
• as you wish: A polite way of granting a request or giving permission.
• pick out: To choose or select one item from many
• reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
• set on: To attack
• in a hurry: Acting or moving with great haste; rushed.
• make or break: Capable of ensuring success or causing failure.
• of theirs: Belonging to them; their possession or property.
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• play with fire: Take dangerous risks that could have serious consequences.
• give in: To submit work; hand in
• cope with: To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
• experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
• make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
• close by: Near in distance; nearby.
• grapple with: To struggle or deal with something difficult.
• in tune: Agreeing in pitch; agreeing in opinion
• in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
• on impulse: Acting suddenly without thinking about the results of your actions
• fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
• for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
• in due time: At the appropriate time; eventually.
• meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
• count on: To depend on someone
• abide by: To follow a rule; adhere to
• turn back: To stop and move backward on some issue
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• for the loss: Concerning or because of a defeat or loss.
• in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
• heart and soul: With great enthusiasm and commitment.
• for the asking: Available if one requests it; given if simply asked for.
• cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• call out: To criticize someone to modify their behavior
• in consequence: As a result; therefore.
• for long: For a considerable period of time.
• in half: Divided into two equal parts.
• per cent: Out of every 100; a proportion multiplied by 100
• for all that: Despite that; even though.
• call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
• set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
• in the course of time: Eventually or after some time has passed.
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• work to do: Tasks or activities that need to be accomplished.
• in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
• head up: To lead or manage a team, project, or organization.
• look around: To explore a place; search for something.
• at ease
• from side to side: Moving left and right repeatedly.
• plan out: To think about and decide on the details of something you want to do in the future.
• of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
• try out: To try to win a place on a team in a group
• in different ways: Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
• drive in: To enter a place or area by driving a vehicle.
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• on the alert: Being watchful and ready to react immediately.
• from the heart: In a very sincere and genuine way.
• number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
• log in
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
• of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
• straighten out: To resolve a problem or difficulty; to clarify a misunderstanding.
• at the least: As a minimum; no less than.
• flare up: To suddenly worsen or become more intense (of a medical condition).
• like a man: To act bravely or responsibly.
• attend to: To deal with; take care of; pay attention to.
• in hand: In one's possession or control.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
• keep it up: To continue doing something well
• delight in: To take great pleasure in something.
• whys and wherefores: The reasons or explanations for something.
• call on: To order or ask someone to do a specific activity
• in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
• of ours: Belonging to us; associated with us.
• wake up: To stop sleeping
• live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
• rise above: To overcome or surmount a difficult situation or challenge.
• slow in: Being late or delayed in doing something.
• mete out: To administer or dispense (something, such as justice or punishment).
• hold it in: To restrain or suppress an emotion or feeling.
• by all means: Certainly; of course
• keeping up: To understand what someone is saying
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• get up in: To wake and leave bed at a particular time.
• as you please: Used to indicate freedom of choice or preference.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• count upon: To rely on or trust someone or something.
• talk on: To talk at length about a particular subject.
• bring about: To cause to happen
• shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
• certain to: Sure to happen; inevitable.
• look over: To check something to see it works well; inspect
• fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
• guard against: To take precautions against something undesirable.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• at present: Currently; now
• on the door: Situated on the surface or part of a door.
• pack in: To decide to stop doing something
• against the grain: Contrary to someone's natural inclinations or feelings; in opposition to what is normal or expected.
• under control: Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
• leave it out: To stop doing or saying something irritating or unpleasant.
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• extent to which: The degree to which something is true or likely to happen.
• picking out: To choose or select one item from many
• not necessary: Not required; not needed.
• hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
• going on: To continue doing something
• point at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
• take with: To bring something or someone along when you go somewhere.
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• burn in: To cause a permanent ghost image on a screen by displaying a static image.
• live for: To consider something the most important thing in your life; to find purpose or great pleasure in something.
• show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• mental: Concerning the mind
• effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
• person: Man, woman or child
• think: To have an idea about something without certainty
• force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
• mind: To be bothered or upset by something
• work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
• develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
• attention: Taking notice of someone or something
• good: Proper, appropriate or right
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• business: A company formed for making profit
• accomplish: To succeed in doing; complete successfully
• exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier