Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• at least: As a minimum
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• at last: Finally; after a long delay.
• at the corner: Situated where two streets or edges meet at an angle.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• little man: A man of short stature.
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• clock on: To register the start time of work using a time clock.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
• in order that: With the purpose or intention that.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• burst into: To enter a place suddenly and forcefully.
• go on: To continue doing something
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• 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 any rate: Whatever happens; in any case; anyway.
• at liberty: Free or not confined; allowed to go free.
• upon the matter: Regarding or concerning the subject or issue at hand.
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• a few moments: A short period of time
• in vain: Without success or result; futilely.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• going on: To continue doing something
• at the moment: At this time; now
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
• at hand: Close by; readily available.
• old hat: No longer interesting or fashionable; outdated.
• look upon: To consider or regard in a particular way.
• in company with: Accompanied or together with others.
• of ours: Belonging to us; associated with us.
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• on the contrary: In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
• in drawing: Indicated or shown within a technical drawing.
• picked it up: To acquire or obtain something.
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• in the least: Not at all; to the smallest degree.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• by chance: Accidentally; without planning.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• come by: To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
• in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
• part with: To give something away; relinquish possession of something.
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• to the effect: Expressed in a way conveying the general meaning or intention.
• evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
• run down: To be in a bad condition
• in place of: Instead of; as a substitute for.
• stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
• for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• in view of: Considering; taking into account.
• come at: To approach someone to attack them
• at the hands of: By the agency or through the actions of.
• at a loss
• by all means: Certainly; of course
• have at: To attack someone or something.
• in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
• bitter end: The painful conclusion to something
• pointing at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
• warm over: To reheat food that has been cooked previously.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• in red: Marked or written using the colour red.
• page in: Contact someone by pager urgently.
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• for an instant: For a very short period of time; momentarily.
• step into: To enter a place or situation.
• on the verge of: Very near to doing or experiencing something.
• in half: Divided into two equal parts.
• of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
• go in for: To enter a competition
• in the dock: Position of someone being tried in court.
• break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
• for all that: Despite that; even though.
• pass along: To give something to someone.
• as you like: In any way that you want; according to your preference.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
• for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
• in question: Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
• to the death: With the greatest effort or until the very end, often deadly.
• as a rule: Generally; usually
• wander about: To move from place to place without a fixed purpose or destination.
• have to: Must do
• from the outset: From the beginning of a process or event.
• draw up: To create a formal document
• drive in: To enter a place or area by driving a vehicle.
• from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
• at present: Currently; now
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• to death: Extremely; to a great degree
• major general: A high-ranking officer in the army, above a brigadier general and below a lieutenant general.
• In the event of: If something happens, especially something undesirable
• in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
• fly at: To suddenly criticize or attack someone verbally.
• in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
• on end: Continuously; without stopping.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• turn in: To produce or achieve a good performance
• burst forth: To suddenly emerge or appear in a forceful way.
• such as: For example; like
• appear at: To be present in a specific place or event.
• care for: To want or desire a thing
• like a man: To act bravely or responsibly.
• move into: To start living in a new house or building
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• decide upon: To make a choice or determination about something.
• out of the way: Remote; isolated.
• by no means: Certainly not; in no way.
• in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
• attend to: To deal with; take care of; pay attention to.
• across from: Being on the other side
• from side to side: Moving left and right repeatedly.
• suffer from: To experience pain or distress; to be badly affected by.
• walk down: To walk along or down something.
• work out
• in case of: If something happens; in the event of.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• to the left: In or toward the left direction.
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• in little: To a small extent; insignificantly.
• next to: Being located along side another
• on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
• in every way: In all manners or respects; completely.
• of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
• eye up: To look at someone or something with interest or desire.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
• break in: To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• for pity's sake: An expression showing frustration or pleading urgently.
• drive away: To leave in a vehicle.
• spring up: To appear or develop quickly and suddenly.
• speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
• right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
• see it through: To continue until the end of a difficult or important task, project, or situation.
• cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
• light up: To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
• for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• in truth: In fact; actually; really
• from the dead: Returned to life after being dead.
• at arm's length: At a distance that can be reached by extending the arm.
• run to: To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• not necessary: Not required; not needed.
• land on: To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
• man: Humans in general, including male and female
• night: Time when sun does not shine
• room: All of the people inside a particular room
• bed: Flat bottom surface of a lake, ocean etc.
• stone: Hard, solid piece of rock
• hat: Item of clothing worn on your head
• goose: Large water bird related to a duck
• door: You walk through this when you go in a room
• bird: Animal with feathers that uses wings to fly
• stoke: To add fuel or tend a fire to make it stronger
• stoner: An attacker who pelts the victim with stones (especially with intent to kill)
• baker: Someone who bakes bread or cake as their job
• ventilator: Device (e.g. fan) to bring in fresh air