Vocabulary

• 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
• at present: Currently; now
• such as: For example; like
• account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
• have to: Must do
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• at the corner: Situated where two streets or edges meet at an angle.
• on the contrary: In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
• on end: Continuously; without stopping.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• call upon: To make demands on; order/require from someone
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• sit down: To take a seat
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• in the least: Not at all; to the smallest degree.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• round to: To visit someone's place informally, usually briefly.
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
• in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• of late: Recently; lately.
• as a rule: Generally; usually
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• come for: To arrive to collect someone or something.
• out of the way: Remote; isolated.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• at least: As a minimum
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• rise up: To attempt to defeat government or ruler
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
• home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
• on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
• inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
• ease with: To make something less painful, difficult, or troubling; to comfort or relieve.
• lying open: In an unclosed or unfolded state; readily accessible or visible.
• out of the window: To be discarded or no longer applicable or relevant.
• hand over: To give into the possession or control of another
• setting down: To place something down on a table, etc.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• for the present: For now; temporarily or at this time.
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• clock in: To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
• on hand: Present and available; in attendance.
• apart from: Except for; not considering
• enter into: To begin or become involved in something, such as an agreement or activity.
• of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
• lie back: To rest in a reclining position on one's back.
• out of work
• from the top: From the beginning.
• to a man: Every single person involved without exception.
• think over: To consider a problem or issue carefully
• factor in: To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
• work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• run for it: To escape quickly from danger or unwanted situation.
• in the wind: Something likely to happen or be revealed soon.
• in memory of: To honor or commemorate someone who has died.
• drive out: To force someone or something to leave a place or situation.
• on the scene: Present at a location, especially where something has happened.
• drive at: To imply or suggest something indirectly.
• join in
• end in: To have something as the final result.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
• in a corner: In a situation where one is trapped or pressured with few options.
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• bear upon: To have an influence or effect on something.
• to the letter: Following instructions or rules exactly; precisely.
• carry out
• in the hope of: With the expectation or desire for something to happen.
• attend to: To deal with; take care of; pay attention to.
• lie in: To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
• draw back: To move backward, e.g. in horror or fear
• like a man: To act bravely or responsibly.
• on fire: Very successful or popular
• more than once: On more than one occasion; repeatedly.
• of use: Having practical value; useful or helpful.
• wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
• at midnight: At twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night.
• against you: In opposition to you.
• in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
• take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• set off: To start a journey
• come at: To approach someone to attack them
• very much so: To a great extent; indeed
• down under: A colloquial term for Australia and New Zealand.
• breaks down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
• come round: To visit someone or some place for a short time
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• as follows: Used to introduce a list or explanation.
• in red: Marked or written using the colour red.
• on account of: Because of.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
• read over: To review or examine something carefully.
• hard to say: Difficult to know or predict; uncertain.
• fall for: To be deceived or tricked by someone
• on the whole: Considering everything; generally.
• roof over: A place to live; shelter or housing.
• step into: To enter a place or situation.
• going on: To continue doing something
• in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
• for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• hear of: To know about someone or something because you have been told about them
• little man: A man of short stature.
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
• look after: To take care of someone or something
• see to: To attend to; take care of
• copy out: To write something exactly as it is written elsewhere.
• set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
• by degrees: Gradually; little by little.
• for an instant: For a very short period of time; momentarily.
• get on to: To decide to do something you have delayed doing
• no later than: At or before a specified time; by a particular deadline.
• read for: To read aloud on behalf of someone else.
• burst out: To suddenly express an emotion or sound.
• for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• become of: To happen or become the result of something.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• at first sight: Immediately on seeing someone or something for the first time; based on a first impression.
• find out about: To look for information to learn about it
• clear up: To tidy things away, e.g. dirty dishes after meal
• of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• in answer to: As a response to something.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• pipe down: To be quiet; stop talking or making noise.
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• come along: To go with someone who takes the lead
• deal in: To buy and sell a particular product or products.
• in order that: With the purpose or intention that.
• for days: For a long period of time; lasting several days.
• come upon: To accidentally find; discover something
• hunt down: To search for someone or something until you find them, often after a long time or over a large area.
• from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
• set eyes on: To see someone or something for the first time.
• lay back: To recline or lie down in a relaxed manner.
• have at: To attack someone or something.
• come to a head: A difficult situation reaches a critical or decisive point.
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• stand behind: To support or defend someone or something.
• at a moment's notice: With very little warning or time before something happens.
• look over: To check something to see it works well; inspect
• for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
• over the edge: In a state of emotional or mental breakdown; beyond the limits of what one can handle.
• hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
• swing for: To be punished, often by death, for a crime committed.
• bow to: To bend the head or body as a sign of respect or greeting.
• from the first: From the very beginning.
• out of the question: Impossible; not worth discussing.
• account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
• deal with
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• business: A company formed for making profit
• hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
• answer: To reply to a question someone asks
• street: Road in a city with buildings and places to walk
• man: Humans in general, including male and female
• house: Place where a specific activity or business occurs
• league: Group of people, countries with a common goal
• room: All of the people inside a particular room
• assistant: Person who helps another, usually as a job
• red: Being the color of blood
• advertisement: Poster, TV, film showing advantages of new product
• photograph: To take a picture with a camera
• remark: Something you say as a reaction to something
• lodge: To (provide a place to) stay for a short time