Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• at last: Finally; after a long delay.
• at least: As a minimum
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• set forth: To explain; present a plan; express in words
• on to: Toward something; forward
• come upon: To accidentally find; discover something
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• round to: To visit someone's place informally, usually briefly.
• for an instant: For a very short period of time; momentarily.
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• more than once: On more than one occasion; repeatedly.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• by no means: Certainly not; in no way.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• start in: To begin a job or activity.
• in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
• come at: To approach someone to attack them
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• out of the way: Remote; isolated.
• at a glance: Immediately; instantly upon looking.
• on the contrary: In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• were it not for: Used to say something would not happen without a particular condition.
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• call upon: To make demands on; order/require from someone
• turn over: To lose possession of a ball in sports
• of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
• from the first: From the very beginning.
• arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
• look upon: To consider or regard in a particular way.
• out of the window: To be discarded or no longer applicable or relevant.
• slip away: To leave a place quietly or secretly, often to avoid attention.
• in a suit: Wearing a suit of clothes.
• in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• pull yourself together: To calm down and regain control of your emotions
• attend to: To deal with; take care of; pay attention to.
• lay back: To recline or lie down in a relaxed manner.
• from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
• deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
• speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
• have to: Must do
• between ourselves: Said when sharing something confidentially or privately.
• evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
• go together: To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
• lie down: To put your body in a flat position, as to sleep
• for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• like lightning: Very quickly or suddenly.
• out of gear: Not engaged in any gear; disengaged in a mechanical device.
• draw out: To lengthen (far beyond the normal limits)
• out of order: Not in proper working condition; broken.
• make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
• lead to: To result in some action
• at midnight: At twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night.
• to the letter: Following instructions or rules exactly; precisely.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
• in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
• pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
• by nature: Inherently; by one's character or disposition.
• engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
• for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• in green: Located in or surrounded by green plants or fields.
• get at: To criticize someone, often personally
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• in the manner: In the way or style of.
• in the least: Not at all; to the smallest degree.
• give in: To submit work; hand in
• my eye: Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
• a few moments: A short period of time
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• break away: To escape from a situation suddenly
• cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
• next moment: Immediately after; very soon.
• close by: Near in distance; nearby.
• on duty
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• clear up: To tidy things away, e.g. dirty dishes after meal
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• on fire: Very successful or popular
• break out
• chase after: To try hard to get something/achieve a dream, etc.
• by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
• on the whole: Considering everything; generally.
• share in: To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
• of late: Recently; lately.
• hold in: To hide your emotions and not let them show
• in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
• upon the matter: Regarding or concerning the subject or issue at hand.
• in reference to: Relating to; with regard to
• clock in: To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• on hand: Present and available; in attendance.
• call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
• for the present: For now; temporarily or at this time.
• run to: To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• out of the common: Unusual or not typical; special or extraordinary.
• such as: For example; like
• one being: An individual existence; a person or creature.
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• come up to: To meet expectations
• in conjunction with: Together with; along with
• result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
• play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
• for worlds: Used to express a strong refusal or preference against something.
• draw up: To create a formal document
• to the quick: Deeply and painfully affected or hurt emotionally.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• by leaps and bounds: Very quickly and significantly, showing rapid progress.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• call in: To ask others for help when in need
• any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• for all that: Despite that; even though.
• in little: To a small extent; insignificantly.
• park in: To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
• in company with: Accompanied or together with others.
• in private: Not in public; in a place where other people cannot see or hear you
• see out: To continue doing something until it ends, especially something difficult or unpleasant.
• on a level: In a fair and equal manner; with equal opportunities.
• level with: To be honest and straightforward with someone; to tell someone the truth.
• in Heaven's name: Used to express surprise or anger.
• in the neighborhood of: Approximately or about a certain amount or distance.
• in the pocket: Having secured or certain success or advantage.
• all along: From the beginning; all the time.
• hand over: To give into the possession or control of another
• allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
• cast down: Depressed; disheartened.
• at the sight of: When seeing something, especially suddenly or unexpectedly.
• real bad: Very bad; extremely unfavorable or unpleasant.
• hear of: To know about someone or something because you have been told about them
• wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
• to the end of time: Continuing forever or indefinitely.
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• secret of: The key or hidden information that explains something.
• come on to: To make a sexual advance towards someone.
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• at first sight: Immediately on seeing someone or something for the first time; based on a first impression.
• for instance: As an example.
• at fault: Responsible for something negative or undesirable; deserving blame.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• in favour of
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• in every way: In all manners or respects; completely.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• while away: To spend time in a relaxed way because you have nothing else to do.
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
• hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
• man: Humans in general, including male and female
• house: Place where a specific activity or business occurs
• marriage: Relationship between a husband and a wife
• morning: Early part of the day before 12 p.m
• lord: (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
• room: All of the people inside a particular room
• wedding: To combine and join two things together as one
• lady: Another way of saying 'woman'
• stark: Very clear and often unpleasant
• carriage: Vehicle on wheels, usually pulled by a horse
• frank: Member of the ancient Germanic peoples