Vocabulary

• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• at least: As a minimum
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• such as: For example; like
• in comparison: When compared to something else.
• by no means: Certainly not; in no way.
• interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
• for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• set off: To start a journey
• on the contrary: In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
• put off: To take off, e.g. clothing
• advanced age: Old age; a late stage in life.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• for instance: As an example.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• connected with: Related to; associated with.
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• at present: Currently; now
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• burst forth: To suddenly emerge or appear in a forceful way.
• in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
• out of doors: Outside, in the open air.
• every kind of: Each and all types of something; all varieties of.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• in a manner: In a specific way or style.
• enquire after: To ask about someone's health or well-being.
• go to town: To do something enthusiastically and thoroughly.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• park in: To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
• for the benefit: In order to help or be useful to someone or something.
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
• in future: At a time yet to come; from now onwards.
• as such: Something previously stated or understood
• have on: To be wearing something.
• ten to one: Very likely or high probability of something.
• give away
• settle in: To become comfortable in a new place or situation.
• live for: To consider something the most important thing in your life; to find purpose or great pleasure in something.
• for all the world: In every respect; exactly like something or someone.
• looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
• live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• of any kind: Of any type or variety whatsoever.
• in the neighbourhood of: Approximately or about a certain amount or distance.
• hear of: To know about someone or something because you have been told about them
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• contrary to: In opposition to; against.
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• get acquainted with: To become familiar with someone or something.
• looked forward to: To wait excitedly for something, e.g. a vacation
• in all probability: Almost certainly; very likely to happen.
• for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
• do without: To manage without having or doing something
• enter into: To begin or become involved in something, such as an agreement or activity.
• allow for: To take into consideration
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• at length: In detail; fully
• at first sight: Immediately on seeing someone or something for the first time; based on a first impression.
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• fail of: To lack or not achieve something expected.
• provided with: Past tense of providing; supplied or equipped someone with something.
• depart with: To leave a place taking something with you.
• give over: To give all your energies to; devote
• for the present: For now; temporarily or at this time.
• in the mean time: During the time between two events or periods.
• long for: To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
• in case of: If something happens; in the event of.
• chicken out: To decide not to take a risky action
• at the door of: Located very close to the entrance or opening of a place.
• after dinner: Following the meal of dinner.
• to order: To give an instruction or command.
• might well: Used to indicate a good possibility or likelihood.
• in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
• at this rate: If things continue as they are now.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• by any chance: Used to ask a question in a polite way, often when you do not really expect the answer to be 'yes'
• feel for: To have sympathy for someone; to empathize with someone's situation.
• shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
• turn back: To stop and move backward on some issue
• left open: Not closed, ajar.
• in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
• join in
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• ride over: To successfully pass over an obstacle or rough terrain while riding.
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• younger sister: A female sibling born after oneself.
• account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• convert to: To change into another form, substance, state, or product.
• call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
• in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
• spend more time: To dedicate a greater amount of time to a particular activity or person.
• decide on: To choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities
• in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
• aim at: To point or direct something, such as a weapon, towards a target.
• at ease
• from the first: From the very beginning.
• in style: Fashionable; popular
• experienced in: Having skill or knowledge as a result of experience.
• out of the question: Impossible; not worth discussing.
• the whole story: The complete and unabridged account of something.
• in favour of
• draw on: To come to its end
• by accident: Without intending to; unintentionally.
• cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
• sit down: To take a seat
• going on: To continue doing something
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• wet through: Completely soaked with water or liquid.
• have to: Must do
• of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
• on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
• go after: To chase or pursue something
• on horseback: Riding a horse or sitting astride a horse.
• change your mind
• for fear of: Because of anxiety or apprehension that something undesirable might happen.
• for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
• by the bye: Used to introduce a side remark or incidentally.
• setting off: To start a journey
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
• make up: To invent or create a story
• dispose of: To get rid of something, especially by throwing it away.
• tone with: To be consistent or appropriate in style or mood.
• account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
• pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
• call on: To order or ask someone to do a specific activity
• be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
• acquaintance: Person that you know but isn't a good friend
• man: Humans in general, including male and female
• house: Place where a specific activity or business occurs
• reply: Answer to someone's question
• mother: Female who has a child or children; female parent
• lady: Another way of saying 'woman'
• cottage: Small house in the country
• colonel: Person with senior rank in an army or air force
• sister: Female you share a parent with
• sir: Form of polite address to a man you do not know
• sensibility: Feeling/reaction that a person has about something.
• margaret: A female given name, derived from Greek, meaning 'pearl'.
• edward: A male given name.