Vocabulary

• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• at present: Currently; now
• at last: Finally; after a long delay.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• at least: As a minimum
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• put off: To take off, e.g. clothing
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
• by any means: In any way possible, regardless of the method
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• of use: Having practical value; useful or helpful.
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
• be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
• all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
• set off: To start a journey
• out of the question: Impossible; not worth discussing.
• in truth: In fact; actually; really
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• allow for: To take into consideration
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
• at hand: Close by; readily available.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• part with: To give something away; relinquish possession of something.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• fail of: To lack or not achieve something expected.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• after dinner: Following the meal of dinner.
• by no means: Certainly not; in no way.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• between ourselves: Said when sharing something confidentially or privately.
• account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
• for the present: For now; temporarily or at this time.
• in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
• at ease
• compared with: In relation to
• hear of: To know about someone or something because you have been told about them
• such as: For example; like
• for the better: Resulting in improvement; to a more favorable condition.
• give away
• in all probability: Almost certainly; very likely to happen.
• by the bye: Used to introduce a side remark or incidentally.
• heaven forbid: Used to express a strong wish that something does not happen.
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• to death: Extremely; to a great degree
• in sight: Visible; able to be seen.
• feel for: To have sympathy for someone; to empathize with someone's situation.
• call on: To order or ask someone to do a specific activity
• fall in with: To meet someone by chance and become friendly with them.
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• bring on: To cause to appear, e.g. onto a stage
• in half: Divided into two equal parts.
• keep ahead: To maintain a leading position over others.
• draw back: To move backward, e.g. in horror or fear
• fall behind: To get behind or late, because of going slowly
• to rights: Done correctly or properly, especially fixing problems.
• home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
• in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
• out of humour: Feeling unhappy, upset, or in a bad mood.
• regardless of
• pass away: A polite way of saying 'to die'
• do without: To manage without having or doing something
• in the least: Not at all; to the smallest degree.
• go away: To go on vacation
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
• keep the peace: To maintain order and prevent conflict or disturbance.
• make up: To invent or create a story
• by nature: Inherently; by one's character or disposition.
• grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
• in hand: In one's possession or control.
• in little: To a small extent; insignificantly.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• call upon: To make demands on; order/require from someone
• only from: Exclusively originating or sourced from a particular place or entity.
• in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
• deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
• at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• amounted to: To have reached a total of; to be equal to.
• dine out on: To enjoy the benefits or praise received from something.
• with regard to: Concerning; in relation to.
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• inquire after: To ask about someone's health or wellbeing.
• a passion for: A strong enthusiasm or interest in something.
• of counsel: A lawyer who advises a firm but is not a partner.
• in motion: Moving; not stationary.
• for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
• for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
• let down
• on the point of: About to do something very soon.
• that very day: On that specific day; the same day mentioned.
• fall short: To fail to reach a required or expected standard or goal.
• enter into: To begin or become involved in something, such as an agreement or activity.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• turn away: To go in a different direction; not face something
• going on: To continue doing something
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• side with: To support one person or group against another in a disagreement.
• move to: To change the place where you live or work.
• talked on: To talk at length about a particular subject.
• awake to: To become aware of something.
• to the purpose: In a way that is relevant and meaningful to the matter.
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• get along: To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
• out of doors: Outside, in the open air.
• answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
• getting home: The act of arriving at one's residence.
• at the sight of: When seeing something, especially suddenly or unexpectedly.
• wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
• previous to: Before a particular time or event.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• say it all: To express everything that needs to be said without using many words.
• go on: To continue doing something
• dead or alive: Regardless of whether someone is living or dead; in any condition.
• allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
• for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
• without knowing: Unaware; without being conscious of something.
• at the door of: Located very close to the entrance or opening of a place.
• in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
• in error: By mistake; mistakenly.
• point at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
• of late: Recently; lately.
• for an instant: For a very short period of time; momentarily.
• contrary to: In opposition to; against.
• try for: To attempt to obtain something; to aim for.
• look down upon: To regard someone with contempt or disdain; to consider someone inferior.
• cut up: Be cut up (about) to be upset or angry
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
• as such: Something previously stated or understood
• behind with: Having failed to pay money that is owed at the time you should have.
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• attend to: To deal with; take care of; pay attention to.
• share in: To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
• in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
• set about: To begin or start to do something
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• on the contrary: In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
• those times: A period in the past, often remembered fondly.
• decide upon: To make a choice or determination about something.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
• break through: To move quickly through (wall, etc.) using force
• burst forth: To suddenly emerge or appear in a forceful way.
• act up: (Of a machine) to fail to work properly
• sit down: To take a seat
• hit upon: To discover an idea, etc. by chance
• look upon: To consider or regard in a particular way.
• into the bargain: Additionally; as an extra thing to what was mentioned.
• good: Proper, appropriate or right
• great: Very good; better than before
• comfort: To try to make distressed person feel better
• friend: Person who you like and enjoy being with
• body: The physical structure of a person or animal.
• man: Humans in general, including male and female
• visit: To go to a place for a time, usually for a reason
• poor: Inferior; below the normal standard
• ill: Not well or sick
• frank: Member of the ancient Germanic peoples
• dear: Loved or valued very much
• father: A male parent
• emma: A female given name, of Germanic origin, very popular in English-speaking countries.
• smith: Someone who works hot metal to make things