Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
• at least: As a minimum
• at last: Finally; after a long delay.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• after dinner: Following the meal of dinner.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• in regard to: Concerning; in relation to.
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• go on: To continue doing something
• on to: Toward something; forward
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
• fence in: To enclose an area with a fence to restrict access or movement.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• let out: To allow a person, animal to leave the room, house
• hand over: To give into the possession or control of another
• of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
• wait on: To serve customers in a restaurant, shop, etc.
• put off: To take off, e.g. clothing
• got to: To arrive at some place
• by contrast: Used to introduce an idea or situation that is very different from one you have just mentioned.
• look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
• real bad: Very bad; extremely unfavorable or unpleasant.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• by means of: Using; with the help of.
• next to: Being located along side another
• in accordance with: In agreement with; following
• found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
• for one thing: Used to introduce a reason for something.
• live up: To be as good as expected or promised.
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• thankful for: Feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciative.
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• make up: To invent or create a story
• do up: To dress (yourself) in a special
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• on the shelf: Located on a shelf.
• on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
• white collar: Relating to the work done in an office or other professional environment.
• go to town: To do something enthusiastically and thoroughly.
• such as: For example; like
• lean on: To depend on someone for support or help.
• grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
• on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
• run down: To be in a bad condition
• walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• work out
• in the act: While performing an action, especially something wrong or illegal.
• trouble in: Problems or difficulties existing within a specific place or situation.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• a few moments: A short period of time
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
• of two minds: Unable to decide between two opinions or courses of action.
• for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
• the whole story: The complete and unabridged account of something.
• cast over: To look through or examine something briefly.
• go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
• owing to: Due to
• coming over: To change sides in a discussion
• start off: To begin or commence something.
• in some places: In certain locations or areas, but not all.
• look back: To think about past events
• in school: Attending an educational institution.
• single file: One behind the other, in a line.
• dance around: To avoid discussing something directly.
• for all that: Despite that; even though.
• speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
• before now: Up until this moment; previously.
• live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
• in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
• kneel down: To go down on one's knees.
• die out: To disappear completely; to become extinct
• to death: Extremely; to a great degree
• coming and going: The activity of people arriving and departing from a place.
• lunch in: To eat lunch at home or workplace rather than outside.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• through with: Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
• shot through with: To be full of or deeply affected by something.
• become of: To happen or become the result of something.
• set on: To attack
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in the light of: Considering new information or facts.
• red hot: Extremely hot; heated to a point of glowing red.
• on the contrary: In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
• walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
• play on: To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
• draw up: To create a formal document
• put around: To spread a story or rumour.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• slip away: To leave a place quietly or secretly, often to avoid attention.
• call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
• to the left: In or toward the left direction.
• as such: Something previously stated or understood
• in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
• on that score: Regarding that particular point or aspect.
• at peace with: Feeling calm and content about something, especially after a period of worry or difficulty.
• on the fence: Undecided; wavering between two options.
• in the shadow of: Close to and influenced or dominated by something else.
• wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
• in memory of: To honor or commemorate someone who has died.
• without me: Not including me; excluding me.
• from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
• away from home: Not at one's residence; at a distance from one's home.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• get acquainted with: To become familiar with someone or something.
• out of tune: Not playing or singing notes at the correct pitch; not in harmony.
• take it away: To remove something.
• thankful to: Feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciative.
• around the bend: Crazy; insane
• in truth: In fact; actually; really
• in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
• judging from: Based on the available evidence or information.
• first off: To begin with; firstly.
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• straighten out: To resolve a problem or difficulty; to clarify a misunderstanding.
• get about: To go out a lot; travel widely
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• drive up: To cause something to increase.
• have on: To be wearing something.
• cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
• spread all over: To become known or distributed widely throughout an area or group of people.
• for the gods: Something broken or useless, ready to be discarded or destroyed.
• over against: Directly opposite or facing something.
• in the field: Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
• in honor of: To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
• in a corner: In a situation where one is trapped or pressured with few options.
• in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
• once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
• pop out: To go out somewhere quickly and briefly.
• come at: To approach someone to attack them
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• above the table: Honest and open, especially in business or negotiations.
• result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
• for all time: Forever; eternally.
• never you mind: A phrase telling someone not to worry or ask about something.
• to a turn: To the exact or perfect degree.
• coming after: To follow someone in order to threaten them
• set about: To begin or start to do something
• for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• it never rains but it pours: Misfortunes tend to happen all at once rather than singly.
• step to: To approach someone or something, often with a specific purpose.
• get up to: To do something slightly naughty
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• drop down: To go to a lower place, rank
• down to earth: Practical, realistic, and approachable.
• do without: To manage without having or doing something
• see stars: To feel dizzy or confused, usually after a blow to the head.
• deal with
• feel sorry for: To experience sympathy or pity for someone.
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
• on fire: Very successful or popular
• in power: Having control of a country or organization.
• look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
• save as: To store a file using a new name or format.
• in use: Being used at the present time.
• next moment: Immediately after; very soon.
• in comparison: When compared to something else.
• out of the question: Impossible; not worth discussing.
• scare up: To find or obtain something, often with some difficulty.
• by oneself: Alone; without any help or company.
• sit down: To take a seat
• dying to: Extremely eager or anxious to do or have something.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• come up to: To meet expectations
• picking out: To choose or select one item from many
• pick out: To choose or select one item from many
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• on the bench: Not actively playing in a game; in reserve.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• spill out: To flow or empty out, often in large quantities or in a disorderly manner.
• shine through: To emit light through something.
• cut out: To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• apart from: Except for; not considering
• crystal clear: Extremely clear and easy to understand.
• all along: From the beginning; all the time.
• come around: To eventually change your opinion or be persuaded to agree with someone else's.
• in due time: At the appropriate time; eventually.
• planted on: To deceive someone
• lay in: To provide stocks (e.g. for the winter)
• guard against: To take precautions against something undesirable.
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• kind man: A man who is benevolent, compassionate, and helpful.
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
• to hand: To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
• by reason of: Because of; due to a particular cause or reason.
• to the purpose: In a way that is relevant and meaningful to the matter.
• swallow up: To completely consume or engulf something.
• rise to the occasion: To successfully deal with a difficult situation or challenge.
• come upon: To accidentally find; discover something
• in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
• long for: To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
• wash off: To remove something by washing.
• account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
• out of the window: To be discarded or no longer applicable or relevant.
• look: Person's beauty or physical attractiveness
• garden: Yard; ground outside your house to grow plants
• teacher: Person who teaches others, especially in a school
• platter: Large plate that holds several types of food
• grandma: Mother of your father or mother
• paul: Paul's name was Saul prior to his conversion to Christianity
• mary: Mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin the mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
• morgan: An American breed of small compact saddle horses
• anne: Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament
• diana: A female given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman goddess of the hunt, moon, and wilderness.
• gilbert: A librettist who was a collaborator with Sir Arthur Sullivan in a famous series of comic operettas
• parker: A common English surname.