Vocabulary

• at least: As a minimum
• at last: Finally; after a long delay.
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• sit down: To take a seat
• have to: Must do
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• such as: For example; like
• by the bye: Used to introduce a side remark or incidentally.
• in vain: Without success or result; futilely.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• set off: To start a journey
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• my eye: Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
• together with: In addition to; along with.
• on the contrary: In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
• on to: Toward something; forward
• at school: Present and attending school.
• lay in: To provide stocks (e.g. for the winter)
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• for the present: For now; temporarily or at this time.
• for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
• of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• out of the question: Impossible; not worth discussing.
• at intervals: Occurring with breaks of time in between.
• account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in the red: Operating at a loss; in debt.
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• at length: In detail; fully
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• 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 times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• clock in: To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
• on a level: In a fair and equal manner; with equal opportunities.
• above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• connected with: Related to; associated with.
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• lie down: To put your body in a flat position, as to sleep
• all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• at liberty: Free or not confined; allowed to go free.
• on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
• by heart: Learned or memorized perfectly.
• from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
• cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
• charged with: To be officially accused of something
• per annum: By the year; each year
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• at a distance: Far away; not close.
• from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
• owing to: Due to
• in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
• by degrees: Gradually; little by little.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
• for instance: As an example.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• for one thing: Used to introduce a reason for something.
• grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
• care for: To want or desire a thing
• at any rate: Whatever happens; in any case; anyway.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
• level with: To be honest and straightforward with someone; to tell someone the truth.
• in good health: Being in a state of physical and mental well-being; not sick or injured.
• to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
• guard against: To take precautions against something undesirable.
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• compared with: In relation to
• take with: To bring something or someone along when you go somewhere.
• speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
• each end: At both extremities or sides of something.
• pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
• close behind: Following very closely; in close pursuit.
• hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
• on hand: Present and available; in attendance.
• except that: But; with the exception that.
• in hand: In one's possession or control.
• in passing: Mentioned briefly or casually without focus.
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• after dinner: Following the meal of dinner.
• dispense with: To get rid of; do without; eliminate.
• called off: To cancel or stop planning an activity or event
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
• all along: From the beginning; all the time.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
• as such: Something previously stated or understood
• ran up to: Approached quickly by running.
• delight in: To take great pleasure in something.
• put off: To take off, e.g. clothing
• sit with: To stay with someone and provide support or comfort.
• of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• let down
• left open: Not closed, ajar.
• see into: To investigate or examine closely.
• account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
• in the mood: Wanting to do something
• in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
• attend to: To deal with; take care of; pay attention to.
• go on: To continue doing something
• in green: Located in or surrounded by green plants or fields.
• of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• further out: At a greater distance; more distant.
• home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
• cross legged: In a position with the legs crossed.
• to the left: In or toward the left direction.
• sit about: To spend time doing nothing or being lazy.
• at table: Seated at a table, especially for a meal.
• on account of: Because of.
• behind the curtain: Secretly; not in public view.
• stand by: To keep to an agreement
• out of the way: Remote; isolated.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• trickle down: To gradually spread or filter through from top to bottom, especially in economics, referring to the belief that tax cuts or other benefits for the wealthy will ultimately benefit the poor and middle class.
• fly at: To suddenly criticize or attack someone verbally.
• think over: To consider a problem or issue carefully
• secret of: The key or hidden information that explains something.
• to death: Extremely; to a great degree
• in theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
• in all likelihood: Very probably; almost certainly.
• lock in: To secure something, such as a price or deal, for a specific period.
• take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
• shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
• after dark: After the sun has set and night has begun.
• frown at: To show disapproval or displeasure by furrowing the brows.
• before long: Soon; in a short time.
• thankful to: Feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciative.
• deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
• come up: To come closer to someone; approach
• per cent: Out of every 100; a proportion multiplied by 100
• under the influence: Affected by alcohol or drugs to the extent that mental and physical control is markedly diminished.
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• with both hands: Readily and enthusiastically accept something.
• as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
• at first sight: Immediately on seeing someone or something for the first time; based on a first impression.
• go after: To chase or pursue something
• planted on: To deceive someone
• from the heart: In a very sincere and genuine way.
• carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
• in a manner: In a specific way or style.
• close up: A photograph or film shot taken of a subject at close range.
• tone in: To adjust or harmonize one’s tone to match others.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• do without: To manage without having or doing something
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• high voice: A voice with a high pitch or frequency.
• quarrel with: To have an argument or disagreement with someone.
• breeze through: To succeed very easily in something.
• fix on: To choose or decide on something or someone.
• look over: To check something to see it works well; inspect
• on second thoughts: After reconsidering; changing one's mind.
• take good care: To look after someone or something well; ensure their well-being.
• for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
• put to bed: To help a child get into bed and ready to sleep.
• down the middle: In or along the center of something.
• in that order: Following the sequence or arrangement previously mentioned or understood.
• face to face: (Meeting) while looking at someone
• in broad daylight: Openly and brazenly, especially during the day when it is easily visible.
• those times: A period in the past, often remembered fondly.
• have at: To attack someone or something.
• first words: The initial words spoken by a baby or young child.
• book on: A book about a particular subject.
• contrary to: In opposition to; against.
• side with: To support one person or group against another in a disagreement.
• consist of
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• head up: To lead or manage a team, project, or organization.
• read through: To read something from beginning to end, often to find mistakes or check details.
• distinguish from: To recognize or point out a difference; to tell apart.
• read for: To read aloud on behalf of someone else.
• look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
• strike back: To retaliate or counterattack.
• change your mind
• pour out: To serve a drink by letting it flow from a container.
• fold up: To collapse or be able to be collapsed into a smaller shape, often for storage.
• in the open: Publicly; not secret.
• out cold: Unconscious; knocked out.
• part with: To give something away; relinquish possession of something.
• not necessary: Not required; not needed.
• looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
• turn on
• give out: To be used up; have nothing left; fail
• on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
• turn round: To turn abruptly and face the other way
• rise up: To attempt to defeat government or ruler
• smooth away: To remove wrinkles or imperfections from something by smoothing it with your hand or an object.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• to this end: For the purpose of achieving a particular aim.
• to the full: Completely; to the greatest extent possible.
• stand behind: To support or defend someone or something.
• second hand: (Of goods) already used
• at second hand: Obtained indirectly, through another person rather than firsthand.
• equal parts: Amounts that are the same in size or quantity.
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• with practice: Through repeated exercise or performance, leading to improvement or skill.
• varieties of: Different kinds or types of something.
• out of doors: Outside, in the open air.
• in bloom: Having flowers; flowering.
• provided with: Past tense of providing; supplied or equipped someone with something.
• being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
• at present: Currently; now
• in the hospital: Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
• in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
• close by: Near in distance; nearby.
• put back: To return something to the proper place
• at rest: Not moving or being used.
• at fault: Responsible for something negative or undesirable; deserving blame.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• in detail: Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
• step into: To enter a place or situation.
• in honour of: To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
• go forth: To begin or proceed with something, especially after hesitation or delay.
• on the wind: Being carried or moving through the air by the wind.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• ferret out: To discover or find something, usually after searching for it
• turn in: To produce or achieve a good performance
• on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
• call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
• in half: Divided into two equal parts.
• on foot
• in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
• get a look: To have the opportunity to see something.
• play on: To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• going on: To continue doing something
• at the door of: Located very close to the entrance or opening of a place.
• draw up: To create a formal document
• judging from: Based on the available evidence or information.
• get on with: To have a good relationship with someone
• turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• followed up: To check information or facts later
• of late: Recently; lately.
• for fear of: Because of anxiety or apprehension that something undesirable might happen.
• next to: Being located along side another
• made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
• by nature: Inherently; by one's character or disposition.
• with time: As time passes; eventually.
• on the wing: In flight; flying.
• out of order: Not in proper working condition; broken.
• in the light of: Considering new information or facts.
• at a loss
• lay down on: To neglect duties or avoid work or effort.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• of any kind: Of any type or variety whatsoever.
• in drawing: Indicated or shown within a technical drawing.
• let in: To allow someone to enter or come in
• time out: A brief suspension of activity; a pause.
• in jest: Said as a joke, not seriously.
• by no means: Certainly not; in no way.
• front and back: On both the front and rear surfaces.
• for an instant: For a very short period of time; momentarily.
• answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
• condemned to: To be destined for a particular fate, usually negative.
• suffer from: To experience pain or distress; to be badly affected by.
• look down on: To show you think others are not as good as you
• in sight: Visible; able to be seen.
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• close down: To shut an operation, company, shop
• few steps: A small number of steps; a short distance.
• no fear: Showing confidence or bravery; not afraid.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• run over: To go beyond a limit, e.g. of a budget
• contrast with: To be strikingly different from something else.
• by contrast: Used to introduce an idea or situation that is very different from one you have just mentioned.
• come near: To be nearly as much as (a value)
• long for: To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
• black and white
• box in: To trap or prevent movement by surrounding closely.
• put away: To put things in a closet, etc.; tidy up
• at dark: At the time when it becomes dark; evening or night.
• in the clear: Free from suspicion or blame; exonerated.
• under no obligation: Not required or forced to do something.
• through with: Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
• beat about: To avoid speaking directly or clearly about something.
• fall back on: To make use of, when you have no other options
• break through: To move quickly through (wall, etc.) using force
• shine on: To continue to shine; to keep giving light.
• raised eyebrows: A reaction of surprise, disapproval, or skepticism.
• thankful for: Feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciative.
• at variance: In disagreement or conflict with someone or something.
• vouch for: To assert or confirm as a truth based on one's experience or knowledge.
• finish with: To end a relationship
• set with: To be decorated or adorned with something.
• for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
• come for: To arrive to collect someone or something.
• round to: To visit someone's place informally, usually briefly.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• on the carpet: Called for a reprimand or formal criticism.
• at ease
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• as you please: Used to indicate freedom of choice or preference.
• might well: Used to indicate a good possibility or likelihood.
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• swear by: To have great confidence in something; to believe that something is very effective.
• in the presence of: While someone or something else is present.
• across the hall: In a position on the opposite side of a hallway.
• track with: To follow or keep up with something, such as a conversation or a line of reasoning.
• step out: To go outside for a short time
• cast over: To look through or examine something briefly.
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• keep at: To continuously try to do something
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• clear off: To leave a place quickly and suddenly
• made to be: Destined or intended for a particular purpose or relationship.
• in the act: While performing an action, especially something wrong or illegal.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• cry out: To shout or scream loudly, often due to pain, fear, or surprise.
• in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
• on fire: Very successful or popular
• by god: An expression of surprise, shock, or emphasis.
• in Heaven's name: Used to express surprise or anger.
• in total: Completely; with everything added together.
• reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
• doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
• suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
• pleasure: Feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
• silence: State of being quiet and not talking for a time
• mind: To be bothered or upset by something
• strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
• leave: To go away from; depart
• pale: Light in color; unhealthy looking
• master: To gain control over something
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• pupil: Someone who follows, is being taught by an artist
• stand: To be a candidate in an election
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• great: Very good; better than before
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• lay: Amateur; not being a trained priest
• carriage: Vehicle on wheels, usually pulled by a horse
• nursery: Place where trees and plants are grown and sold
• fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
• return: To hit something back to the other player or team
• think: To have an idea about something without certainty
• hall: Area just inside the entrance of a building
• scarcely: Only a very short time before
• temple: A flat area on the side of the forehead
• reed: Person's name
• nurse: Person trained to care for sick or injured people
• breakfast: First meal of the day
• candle: Stick of wax with a string you light to make light
• horse: Large animal with 4 legs used for riding
• miller: Someone who grinds grain into flour
• abbot: Someone who is in control of an abbey of monks
• mama: A mother