Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• at last: Finally; after a long delay.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
• become of: To happen or become the result of something.
• on the contrary: In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• from the first: From the very beginning.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
• sit down: To take a seat
• in favour of
• as a rule: Generally; usually
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• save for: To keep money so that you can buy something with it in the future.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• hear of: To know about someone or something because you have been told about them
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• hit upon: To discover an idea, etc. by chance
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• in a hurry: Acting or moving with great haste; rushed.
• away from home: Not at one's residence; at a distance from one's home.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• connected with: Related to; associated with.
• of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
• at present: Currently; now
• at least: As a minimum
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• settle down: To become calm and relaxed after not being so
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• on the scene: Present at a location, especially where something has happened.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• have to: Must do
• in a word: Briefly; in short.
• make up: To invent or create a story
• in hand: In one's possession or control.
• fly out: To leave a place by airplane.
• going on: To continue doing something
• of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
• in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
• in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
• bang out: To play a musical instrument loudly and enthusiastically, often without much skill.
• into the bargain: Additionally; as an extra thing to what was mentioned.
• in every way: In all manners or respects; completely.
• set on: To attack
• like anything: Used to emphasize strong intensity or effort.
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• write in: To add text to a document or form.
• on the premises: Located within the property or building.
• except that: But; with the exception that.
• come between: To be the cause of a disagreement between people
• walk with: To accompany someone while walking.
• on the sly: Doing something secretly or stealthily.
• step out: To go outside for a short time
• get in with: To become popular or friendly with someone, often for personal gain.
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• wink at: To deliberately ignore or allow something wrong or improper.
• dwell upon: To think or talk about something for a long time.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
• sight in: To adjust a weapon's sights for accurate aiming.
• remark upon: To comment on or express an opinion about something.
• in passing: Mentioned briefly or casually without focus.
• clue in: Inform someone about something they do not know.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
• lead up to: To prepare the way for; to serve as an introduction to.
• of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• between ourselves: Said when sharing something confidentially or privately.
• run over: To go beyond a limit, e.g. of a budget
• on account of: Because of.
• for an instant: For a very short period of time; momentarily.
• call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
• end in: To have something as the final result.
• at any rate: Whatever happens; in any case; anyway.
• come at: To approach someone to attack them
• chain of events: A sequence of occurrences, where each event causes or influences the next.
• at the sight of: When seeing something, especially suddenly or unexpectedly.
• down the road: At a future time; in the future.
• together with: In addition to; along with.
• long list: An extensive or detailed enumeration of items, names, or details.
• at the least: As a minimum; no less than.
• keep at: To continuously try to do something
• in sight: Visible; able to be seen.
• with just: Using only; with no more than.
• close by: Near in distance; nearby.
• such as: For example; like
• work out
• by no means: Certainly not; in no way.
• to hand: To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
• get round: To persuade someone to let you do what you want
• remark on: To say or write what you think about someone or something
• in the clouds: Lost in thought; daydreaming or distracted.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• under the circumstances: Considering the situation; given the facts.
• that very day: On that specific day; the same day mentioned.
• as follows: Used to introduce a list or explanation.
• trap in: To catch or confine something in a space.
• looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
• run back: To come back
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• to the left: In or toward the left direction.
• in color: Displayed or produced using all colors; not black and white.
• with reason: Having a good or justifiable cause.
• single out
• in deference to: Out of respect or consideration for someone or something.
• rely upon: To depend on someone or something; to trust or have confidence in.
• quarrel with: To have an argument or disagreement with someone.
• rattle off: To say something quickly and without much thought or hesitation.
• with dignity: In a manner that shows respect and seriousness.
• in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
• face to face: (Meeting) while looking at someone
• to some extent: Partially; not completely.
• at heart: In one's real or essential nature; fundamentally.
• in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• by all accounts: According to what everyone says; reportedly
• for all that: Despite that; even though.
• set off: To start a journey
• upon the matter: Regarding or concerning the subject or issue at hand.
• at the most: No more than; maximum amount or degree.
• all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• drive back: To force someone or something to retreat or move backward.
• be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• deal with
• laughing stock: Someone or something that is considered ridiculous and is ridiculed by many people.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• hand over: To give into the possession or control of another
• home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
• varieties of: Different kinds or types of something.
• cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
• in the grip of: Under the strong influence or control of something.
• at a glance: Immediately; instantly upon looking.
• pen in: To confine or enclose someone or something in a small area.
• jot down: To write something quickly on a piece of paper so that you do not forget it.
• call over: To ask someone to come to you
• from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
• on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
• wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
• lay in: To provide stocks (e.g. for the winter)
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• without question: Undoubtedly; certainly; definitely.
• step into: To enter a place or situation.
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• in view of: Considering; taking into account.
• answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
• but for the grace of God: Used to acknowledge one’s own good fortune in avoiding misfortune.
• on the strength of: Based on or because of something.
• leave: To go away from; depart
• interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
• case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
• witness: To see the signing of an official document
• face: To cover a surface with something like paint
• street: Road in a city with buildings and places to walk
• man: Humans in general, including male and female
• pool: Amount collected, e.g. money, for some purpose
• young: At an early stage of existence; not mature
• grey: Color between black and white (also spelled gray)
• remark: Something you say as a reaction to something
• father: A male parent
• angel: Supernatural human figure from heaven with wings
• son: Male child; friendly way of addressing a boy