Vocabulary

• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• at last: Finally; after a long delay.
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• such as: For example; like
• at least: As a minimum
• for instance: As an example.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• have to: Must do
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• go on: To continue doing something
• to the moon: Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
• of late: Recently; lately.
• at present: Currently; now
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• come down to: To become in the end a matter of
• for the present: For now; temporarily or at this time.
• stand with: To support or defend someone or something.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
• as you please: Used to indicate freedom of choice or preference.
• for an instant: For a very short period of time; momentarily.
• look after: To take care of someone or something
• at liberty: Free or not confined; allowed to go free.
• long for: To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
• in the interim: During the intervening period of time.
• slip away: To leave a place quietly or secretly, often to avoid attention.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• enter into: To begin or become involved in something, such as an agreement or activity.
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• delight in: To take great pleasure in something.
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• round to: To visit someone's place informally, usually briefly.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
• to order: To give an instruction or command.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• at all events: Whatever happens; definitely or in any case.
• stay away: To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
• walk over: To treat someone badly, as if they had no rights
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• after dinner: Following the meal of dinner.
• clock in: To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
• in a corner: In a situation where one is trapped or pressured with few options.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• on the face of the earth: Used to emphasize location or existence anywhere in the world.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• step out: To go outside for a short time
• all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
• leap out: To jump out suddenly.
• have on: To be wearing something.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• charged with: To be officially accused of something
• shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
• interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
• with difficulty: Indicates doing something with great effort or struggle.
• apart from: Except for; not considering
• provided with: Past tense of providing; supplied or equipped someone with something.
• by no means: Certainly not; in no way.
• down the middle: In or along the center of something.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• in answer to: As a response to something.
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• out of the way: Remote; isolated.
• put away: To put things in a closet, etc.; tidy up
• cry out: To shout or scream loudly, often due to pain, fear, or surprise.
• each section: Every individual part or division of something.
• act on: To have an effect on something.
• account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
• for the want of: Because of the lack of something.
• slip out: To leave a place quietly or secretly, so that no one notices you.
• at length: In detail; fully
• for days: For a long period of time; lasting several days.
• take out: To apply for and get a license
• hear of: To know about someone or something because you have been told about them
• lend a hand: To give assistance; to help someone.
• tone in: To adjust or harmonize one’s tone to match others.
• pass away: A polite way of saying 'to die'
• as you like: In any way that you want; according to your preference.
• break out
• burst into: To enter a place suddenly and forcefully.
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
• of all things: Used to express surprise or disbelief at something unexpected or unusual.
• to a hair: Exactly, with precise accuracy or detail.
• all along: From the beginning; all the time.
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
• at most: Not more than; a maximum of.
• above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
• on foot
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
• close up: A photograph or film shot taken of a subject at close range.
• on the carpet: Called for a reprimand or formal criticism.
• going on: To continue doing something
• make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
• to hand: To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
• cast on: To create the first row of stitches in knitting.
• by sight: Based on visual recognition rather than personal acquaintance.
• make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
• step aside: To move to the side to allow someone to pass.
• turn back: To stop and move backward on some issue
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• lie with: To have sexual intercourse with someone.
• have an eye for: Have a good ability to notice or appreciate something.
• in different ways: Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
• part with: To give something away; relinquish possession of something.
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• pass over: To cross or bypass
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• talk over: To discuss something thoroughly in order to reach a decision or agreement.
• in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
• with regard to: Concerning; in relation to.
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• listen in: To secretly listen to a conversation.
• face to face: (Meeting) while looking at someone
• being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
• pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
• abide by: To follow a rule; adhere to
• a few moments: A short period of time
• for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
• leapt out of: To jump out of something suddenly and quickly.
• walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
• on the stroke of: At the exact moment of a specific time.
• take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
• no fear: Showing confidence or bravery; not afraid.
• looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
• out of the window: To be discarded or no longer applicable or relevant.
• wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
• speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
• come up to: To meet expectations
• turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
• give in: To submit work; hand in
• by the by: Incidentally; in passing; as a side note.
• in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
• call in: To ask others for help when in need
• suffer from: To experience pain or distress; to be badly affected by.
• on the contrary: In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
• for want of: Because of a lack or absence of something necessary.
• more than once: On more than one occasion; repeatedly.
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• at a distance: Far away; not close.
• for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
• cave in: To give in to pressure
• wear out
• answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
• make hay: To take advantage of an opportunity while it lasts.
• come near: To be nearly as much as (a value)
• to this effect: In words that have this meaning or result.
• out of the common: Unusual or not typical; special or extraordinary.
• care for: To want or desire a thing
• through with: Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
• by dint of: By means of or because of something.
• in favour of
• pass for: To be accepted as being another person
• to the end of the chapter: Continuing until something is completely finished.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• lay out: To show or explain your plans carefully
• stir up: To cause trouble; incite unrest.
• in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
• in half: Divided into two equal parts.
• keep out of: To avoid entering a place; to stay away from a place.
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• have at: To attack someone or something.
• on the whole: Considering everything; generally.
• think: To have an idea about something without certainty
• look: Person's beauty or physical attractiveness
• master: To gain control over something
• day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
• long: Person's name
• love: Person's name
• face: To cover a surface with something like paint
• ask: To say to someone that you want something
• night: Time when sun does not shine
• hour: 60 minutes
• morning: Early part of the day before 12 p.m
• aunt: Sister of your parent or the wife of your uncle
• reed: Person's name
• sir: Form of polite address to a man you do not know
• adele: A female given name of Germanic origin, meaning 'noble'.