Vocabulary

• at least: As a minimum
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• at last: Finally; after a long delay.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• at present: Currently; now
• in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
• set off: To start a journey
• at length: In detail; fully
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• by no means: Certainly not; in no way.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• such as: For example; like
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• as such: Something previously stated or understood
• connected with: Related to; associated with.
• at heart: In one's real or essential nature; fundamentally.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• pass away: A polite way of saying 'to die'
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• become of: To happen or become the result of something.
• in vain: Without success or result; futilely.
• at any rate: Whatever happens; in any case; anyway.
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
• at ease
• a few moments: A short period of time
• on the contrary: In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
• wait on: To serve customers in a restaurant, shop, etc.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
• in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
• above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
• join in
• to this effect: In words that have this meaning or result.
• as follows: Used to introduce a list or explanation.
• pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
• in a manner: In a specific way or style.
• on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
• in comparison: When compared to something else.
• except that: But; with the exception that.
• at table: Seated at a table, especially for a meal.
• without knowing: Unaware; without being conscious of something.
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• enter into: To begin or become involved in something, such as an agreement or activity.
• on the point of: About to do something very soon.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• no fear: Showing confidence or bravery; not afraid.
• run down: To be in a bad condition
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• cast down: Depressed; disheartened.
• ward off: To avert, deflect, or repel (something dangerous or undesirable).
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• for the last time: Used to emphasize that something is said or done finally or repeatedly.
• in company with: Accompanied or together with others.
• in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
• shaking off: To free yourself of something, e.g. fear or a cold
• set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
• arising from: Originating from; being caused by.
• for the present: For now; temporarily or at this time.
• little else: Almost nothing more; very few other things.
• leave off: To stop doing something.
• without tears: Without difficulty or emotional distress; easily.
• appear at: To be present in a specific place or event.
• in every way: In all manners or respects; completely.
• in pursuit: Following or chasing someone or something, typically to catch them.
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• on the whole: Considering everything; generally.
• inquire of: To ask a person for information.
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• across the hall: In a position on the opposite side of a hallway.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• inquire after: To ask about someone's health or wellbeing.
• account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
• at the moment: At this time; now
• walk with: To accompany someone while walking.
• in character: Behaving as the character one is portraying; consistent with the character's personality.
• allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
• side with: To support one person or group against another in a disagreement.
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• set up
• lead to: To result in some action
• deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
• with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
• lift up: To raise something to a higher position.
• out of the common: Unusual or not typical; special or extraordinary.
• improve on: To make something better than it was before.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• have to: Must do
• answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
• long for: To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
• rely upon: To depend on someone or something; to trust or have confidence in.
• go after: To chase or pursue something
• burst into: To enter a place suddenly and forcefully.
• younger sister: A female sibling born after oneself.
• in half: Divided into two equal parts.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• glance over: To read something quickly and not carefully.
• see to: To attend to; take care of
• on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
• go on: To continue doing something
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• throw on: To put on clothing quickly and carelessly.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
• dispose of: To get rid of something, especially by throwing it away.
• at liberty: Free or not confined; allowed to go free.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
• by night: During the night; not during the day.
• by day: During the daytime; not at night.
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• in the absence of: When someone or something is not present or available.
• pour into: To transfer a liquid or substance into a container.
• drink to: To raise a glass to honor or celebrate someone or something.
• the whole story: The complete and unabridged account of something.
• in hysterics: Laughing or crying uncontrollably.
• right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• of use: Having practical value; useful or helpful.
• at a distance: Far away; not close.
• set down
• going on: To continue doing something
• in debt: State of owing money to a person or institution
• found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
• on second thoughts: After reconsidering; changing one's mind.
• throw off: To put out (heat, smell etc.); emit
• deal in: To buy and sell a particular product or products.
• have at: To attack someone or something.
• stand up with: To support or defend someone or something.
• out of doors: Outside, in the open air.
• come for: To arrive to collect someone or something.
• settle on: To decide definitely to do or have something.
• give directions: To provide multiple instructions or a detailed route to a destination.
• as anything: Used to emphasize intensity or degree of a quality or action.
• heaven forbid: Used to express a strong wish that something does not happen.
• in all likelihood: Very probably; almost certainly.
• as you please: Used to indicate freedom of choice or preference.
• burst forth: To suddenly emerge or appear in a forceful way.
• call on: To order or ask someone to do a specific activity
• at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
• for the better: Resulting in improvement; to a more favorable condition.
• of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
• with regard to: Concerning; in relation to.
• in terms of
• on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
• trouble in: Problems or difficulties existing within a specific place or situation.
• come upon: To accidentally find; discover something
• talk on: To talk at length about a particular subject.
• without which: Used to indicate something that is essential or necessary for something else to exist or happen.
• reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
• on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
• hear of: To know about someone or something because you have been told about them
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• request for: A formal application or appeal for something.
• for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
• family: Close group of people or organizations
• letter: One of the 26 parts of the English alphabet
• ill: Not well or sick
• cry: To sound an animal may make to call its family
• brother: A boy or man who shares a parent with you
• dear: Loved or valued very much
• aunt: Sister of your parent or the wife of your uncle
• father: A male parent
• colonel: Person with senior rank in an army or air force
• sister: Female you share a parent with
• elizabeth: Daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in on the death of her father (-)
• kitty: Amount of money a group of people share
• uncle: Brother of a parent or the husband of your aunt
• bingley: A surname or given name, often of English origin.