Vocabulary

• at once: Immediately; without delay
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• at least: As a minimum
• at last: Finally; after a long delay.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
• more than once: On more than one occasion; repeatedly.
• round to: To visit someone's place informally, usually briefly.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
• such as: For example; like
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
• account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
• before now: Up until this moment; previously.
• in every way: In all manners or respects; completely.
• at the sight of: When seeing something, especially suddenly or unexpectedly.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• on end: Continuously; without stopping.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
• in the light of: Considering new information or facts.
• behind the curtain: Secretly; not in public view.
• to a man: Every single person involved without exception.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• on the whole: Considering everything; generally.
• look upon: To consider or regard in a particular way.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• going on: To continue doing something
• turn round: To turn abruptly and face the other way
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• a few moments: A short period of time
• for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
• found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
• of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
• on foot
• out of breath: Having difficulty breathing, often after physical exertion.
• deal in: To buy and sell a particular product or products.
• at the bank: Located at or near a financial institution.
• name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• carry out
• due to: Because of; owing to
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• at rest: Not moving or being used.
• rely upon: To depend on someone or something; to trust or have confidence in.
• upon the matter: Regarding or concerning the subject or issue at hand.
• call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
• in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
• sleep out: To sleep outside, usually for pleasure or because you have no home.
• set aside: To reject or throw away, e.g. an idea
• for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
• on the turf: Located or happening on a grass surface, often sports field.
• break away: To escape from a situation suddenly
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• do without: To manage without having or doing something
• after dinner: Following the meal of dinner.
• cast down: Depressed; disheartened.
• by the back door: In a secret, indirect, or dishonest way.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• on the contrary: In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• tear off: To remove something quickly and forcefully by pulling it
• in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
• the whole story: The complete and unabridged account of something.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
• in the act: While performing an action, especially something wrong or illegal.
• ask for it: To behave in a way that will cause trouble or punishment.
• at present: Currently; now
• hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
• beyond words: Too great or extreme to be expressed in words; indescribable.
• care for: To want or desire a thing
• too heavy: Having excessive weight; difficult to lift or move.
• cut both ways: To have both positive and negative effects; to affect both sides of an argument or situation.
• in the hope of: With the expectation or desire for something to happen.
• set off: To start a journey
• hand over: To give into the possession or control of another
• picked it up: To acquire or obtain something.
• in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
• shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
• to the left: In or toward the left direction.
• request for: A formal application or appeal for something.
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• call upon: To make demands on; order/require from someone
• have to: Must do
• wait up: To wait for a while, e.g. for someone to join you
• for days: For a long period of time; lasting several days.
• upon the heels of: Immediately following or closely after something else.
• search for: To try to find someone or something.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• on account of: Because of.
• looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
• hand out: To distribute papers (often in class)
• on the scene: Present at a location, especially where something has happened.
• run back: To come back
• snow in: To be trapped inside due to heavy snowfall blocking exits.
• in places: In some locations but not others
• cut up: Be cut up (about) to be upset or angry
• run down: To be in a bad condition
• cast off: To release the ropes holding a boat in place, allowing it to begin its journey.
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• got to: To arrive at some place
• draw up: To create a formal document
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• factor in: To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
• between the lines: To understand the hidden meaning or intention in something.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• connected with: Related to; associated with.
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• in question: Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• call about: To phone someone for a particular reason
• fold over: To bend something so that one part covers the other.
• jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
• like a man: To act bravely or responsibly.
• in a nutshell: As a summary; including the main points concisely
• in debt: State of owing money to a person or institution
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• offensive to: Causing someone to feel resentful, upset, or annoyed.
• pass over: To cross or bypass
• upon the books: Officially recorded and legally effective or accepted.
• by the day: With each passing day; daily.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• come for: To arrive to collect someone or something.
• as regards: Concerning; regarding
• for the loss: Concerning or because of a defeat or loss.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
• in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
• past it: No longer capable or effective due to age or declining condition.
• wind up: To be brought to a state of great tension
• across from: Being on the other side
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• step between: To intervene in a disagreement or conflict.
• for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
• part with: To give something away; relinquish possession of something.
• go on: To continue doing something
• year in, year out: Continuously and regularly over many years.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
• in private: Not in public; in a place where other people cannot see or hear you
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• next to: Being located along side another
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
• fall upon: To attack someone or something suddenly and violently.
• read for: To read aloud on behalf of someone else.
• in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
• of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
• in motion: Moving; not stationary.
• go away: To go on vacation
• from that time: Starting at a specific point in the past and continuing forward.
• keen as mustard: Very eager or enthusiastic about something.
• clock in: To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
• pack away: To put something in its proper place for storage.
• to perfection: In a flawless or ideal manner; perfectly.
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• in a row: One after another without a break.
• come upon: To accidentally find; discover something
• on fire: Very successful or popular
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• at any rate: Whatever happens; in any case; anyway.
• rate it: To give something a score or evaluation based on its quality or merit.
• on the lookout: Vigilantly searching for someone or something.
• ring in: To call by telephone.
• let in: To allow someone to enter or come in
• guard against: To take precautions against something undesirable.
• look after: To take care of someone or something
• be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
• at the door of: Located very close to the entrance or opening of a place.
• sit down: To take a seat
• for all that: Despite that; even though.
• at death's door: Very close to dying or very seriously ill.
• as true as: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement by comparing it to something known to be true.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
• face: To cover a surface with something like paint
• ask: To say to someone that you want something
• man: Humans in general, including male and female
• night: Time when sun does not shine
• house: Place where a specific activity or business occurs
• morning: Early part of the day before 12 p.m
• room: All of the people inside a particular room
• young: At an early stage of existence; not mature
• lady: Another way of saying 'woman'
• cry: To sound an animal may make to call its family
• dear: Loved or valued very much
• window: Opening in a wall or door to let in light
• door: You walk through this when you go in a room