Vocabulary

• at last: Finally; after a long delay.
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• at least: As a minimum
• next moment: Immediately after; very soon.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• like a man: To act bravely or responsibly.
• have to: Must do
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• in case of: If something happens; in the event of.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• in vain: Without success or result; futilely.
• such as: For example; like
• for all that: Despite that; even though.
• for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• set forth: To explain; present a plan; express in words
• set eyes on: To see someone or something for the first time.
• at all hours: At any time, day or night.
• set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
• above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• of late: Recently; lately.
• after dinner: Following the meal of dinner.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• set aside: To reject or throw away, e.g. an idea
• on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
• bore in: To interrupt or intrude uninvited into a conversation or situation.
• at rest: Not moving or being used.
• in consequence: As a result; therefore.
• of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
• step into: To enter a place or situation.
• from that time: Starting at a specific point in the past and continuing forward.
• from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
• for instance: As an example.
• except for: Not including; excluding.
• speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• in colour: Displayed or reproduced using natural or full colours.
• to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
• walk with: To accompany someone while walking.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• cry out: To shout or scream loudly, often due to pain, fear, or surprise.
• break in: To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
• in the hand: Physically held or grasped in one's hand.
• at midnight: At twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night.
• trifle with: To treat someone or something without seriousness or respect.
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• set down
• throw off: To put out (heat, smell etc.); emit
• in the act: While performing an action, especially something wrong or illegal.
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• in the person of: Represented or embodied by a specific individual.
• in contrast to: Differing from something else
• on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
• drive away: To leave in a vehicle.
• on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
• long for: To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
• all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
• little man: A man of short stature.
• at the corner: Situated where two streets or edges meet at an angle.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• at first sight: Immediately on seeing someone or something for the first time; based on a first impression.
• out of the question: Impossible; not worth discussing.
• in red: Marked or written using the colour red.
• red hot: Extremely hot; heated to a point of glowing red.
• come out with: To go out with someone on a date
• in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
• set off: To start a journey
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• hard to say: Difficult to know or predict; uncertain.
• out of the way: Remote; isolated.
• search for: To try to find someone or something.
• close by: Near in distance; nearby.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• in the making: Developing or being made; in the process of becoming something.
• with both hands: Readily and enthusiastically accept something.
• at school: Present and attending school.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• for old sake's sake: Doing something to remember or honor past relationships or times.
• in the gross: Sold or counted in bulk or large quantities.
• regardless of
• stand by: To keep to an agreement
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• spring out: To move or jump out suddenly and quickly.
• deal with
• do me a favour: A polite request asking for help or a favour.
• name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
• for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
• let in: To allow someone to enter or come in
• at the door of: Located very close to the entrance or opening of a place.
• on this side of: Located or situated at this particular side or part of something.
• by chance: Accidentally; without planning.
• at ease
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
• in good part: To a large extent; mainly because of something.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• for the last time: Used to emphasize that something is said or done finally or repeatedly.
• at peace with: Feeling calm and content about something, especially after a period of worry or difficulty.
• step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
• stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
• without doubt: Certainly; definitely; without any question.
• in hand: In one's possession or control.
• in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
• lay about: To strike out in all directions with force or violence.
• wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
• at the bank: Located at or near a financial institution.
• looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
• close up: A photograph or film shot taken of a subject at close range.
• at a loss
• lead to: To result in some action
• labor under: To be burdened by or suffer from something, especially a false belief or misconception.
• to the purpose: In a way that is relevant and meaningful to the matter.
• by the by: Incidentally; in passing; as a side note.
• come by: To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
• on the wing: In flight; flying.
• with time: As time passes; eventually.
• hear of: To know about someone or something because you have been told about them
• draw conclusions: To make a judgment or form an opinion based on the information available.
• of counsel: A lawyer who advises a firm but is not a partner.
• between ourselves: Said when sharing something confidentially or privately.
• by all accounts: According to what everyone says; reportedly
• in the open: Publicly; not secret.
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• in God's name: Used to express surprise, anger, or urgency.
• break with: To end a relationship or association.
• quarrel with: To have an argument or disagreement with someone.
• in view of: Considering; taking into account.
• out of spirits: Feeling sad, depressed, or lacking energy.
• shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• come along: To go with someone who takes the lead
• at the sight of: When seeing something, especially suddenly or unexpectedly.
• hold your tongue: To stop yourself from saying something you might regret.
• by any chance: Used to ask a question in a polite way, often when you do not really expect the answer to be 'yes'
• setting down: To place something down on a table, etc.
• call on: To order or ask someone to do a specific activity
• hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
• hold water: To be logical, consistent, or sound; to stand up to scrutiny.
• night and day: Continuously; all the time.
• in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
• hand over: To give into the possession or control of another
• by means of: Using; with the help of.
• make certain: To ensure or ascertain something.
• pull yourself together: To calm down and regain control of your emotions
• over the moon
• at hand: Close by; readily available.
• swing for: To be punished, often by death, for a crime committed.
• came away with: To have a particular feeling or impression after an event or experience.
• set upon: To attack on all sides often violently
• on the carpet: Called for a reprimand or formal criticism.
• file in: Enter a place in a neat, organized line or sequence.
• dead or alive: Regardless of whether someone is living or dead; in any condition.
• beyond me: Impossible for me to understand.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• in place of: Instead of; as a substitute for.
• upon the carpet: Formally summoned for a reprimand or discussion.
• as follows: Used to introduce a list or explanation.
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
• by no means: Certainly not; in no way.
• draw out: To lengthen (far beyond the normal limits)
• from the top: From the beginning.
• in error: By mistake; mistakenly.
• as it stands: In the present condition or situation.
• blood red: A very dark or vivid red color similar to the color of blood.
• six times: Multiplied by six; a factor of six.
• in secret: Done or kept in a way that is not known or seen by others.
• on the door: Situated on the surface or part of a door.
• turn on
• from the first: From the very beginning.
• fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
• on fire: Very successful or popular
• under control: Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
• go forth: To begin or proceed with something, especially after hesitation or delay.
• answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
• to a man: Every single person involved without exception.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• back against the wall: To be in a difficult situation with little room to escape.
• on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
• set on: To attack
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• by nature: Inherently; by one's character or disposition.
• take stock: To review or assess a situation.
• light on: To illuminate something.
• in the field: Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
• at the least: As a minimum; no less than.
• blot out: To completely hide or obscure something.
• in the moment: At the present time; now.
• nine tenths: A fraction representing nine parts out of ten.
• come near: To be nearly as much as (a value)
• come forth: To appear; to emerge.
• strip off: To take off your clothes, e.g. in a sexy way
• pass away: A polite way of saying 'to die'
• in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• apart from: Except for; not considering
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• in bed with: Closely associated with someone, often secretly or unethically.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• in shape: In good physical condition; fit.
• coming and going: The activity of people arriving and departing from a place.
• in the light of: Considering new information or facts.
• grow into: To be able to wear clothes that were too big
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• peep out: To appear or look out slightly or briefly.
• more than once: On more than one occasion; repeatedly.
• in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
• in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
• evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
• on foot
• home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
• to death: Extremely; to a great degree
• closer than: Nearer in distance compared to something else.
• under the influence: Affected by alcohol or drugs to the extent that mental and physical control is markedly diminished.
• at the last moment: Just before the final deadline or event.
• seal up: To close something tightly so that air, water, etc. cannot get in or out.
• conscious: Aware of what is going on around you
• strike: To hit something
• fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
• suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
• draw: To attract attention to someone or something
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• private: Being away from others and quiet
• cabinet: Piece of furniture resembling a cupboard
• curiosity: Something unusual and perhaps worthy of collecting
• suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
• manner: The way a person acts, talks, or behaves
• pleasure: Feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
• mind: To be bothered or upset by something
• strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
• leave: To go away from; depart
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
• master: To gain control over something
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• sight: To aim (a gun) at something to get your range
• soul: Central or basic part of something
• horror: Feeling of great shock or fear; thing causing it
• stand: To be a candidate in an election
• point: An item to be discussed
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• laboratory: A place to do scientific experiments
• great: Very good; better than before
• murder: Something that is difficult or painful to do
• lay: Amateur; not being a trained priest
• terror: Use of violent acts to make people afraid
• drug: Illegal substance taken for effect on the mind
• corner: To force into a position impossible to escape from
• drawer: Sliding box of a desk, closet used to store things
• butler: Senior male servant in a household
• maid: Female servant in a house or hotel
• lawyer: Professional who helps people with the law
• clothe: To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
• cheque: Printed piece of paper you sign to pay for things