Vocabulary

• at last: Finally; after a long delay.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• going on: To continue doing something
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• at length: In detail; fully
• of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
• on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• in vain: Without success or result; futilely.
• connected with: Related to; associated with.
• go on: To continue doing something
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• clear away: To take plates away from a table after a meal
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• look upon: To consider or regard in a particular way.
• at least: As a minimum
• lead on: To encourage someone to believe something that is not true.
• for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• at the corner: Situated where two streets or edges meet at an angle.
• let out: To allow a person, animal to leave the room, house
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• across the hall: In a position on the opposite side of a hallway.
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• by any means: In any way possible, regardless of the method
• set up
• all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
• lay in: To provide stocks (e.g. for the winter)
• at a distance: Far away; not close.
• walk with: To accompany someone while walking.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
• next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
• struck up: To begin a friendship, relationship, or conversation.
• of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
• in the same breath: Saying two things at once that seem to contradict each other.
• shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• in half: Divided into two equal parts.
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• shut out: To prevent from entering; keep out of relationship
• for an instant: For a very short period of time; momentarily.
• burst into: To enter a place suddenly and forcefully.
• of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
• make up: To invent or create a story
• for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• cut up: Be cut up (about) to be upset or angry
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• after dark: After the sun has set and night has begun.
• for instance: As an example.
• dog days: The hottest and most oppressive period of summer.
• once upon a time: A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
• upon a time: An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
• box in: To trap or prevent movement by surrounding closely.
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• against you: In opposition to you.
• dead against: To be completely opposed to something.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• come round: To visit someone or some place for a short time
• apart from: Except for; not considering
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in operation: Currently working or functioning as intended.
• in the clouds: Lost in thought; daydreaming or distracted.
• head up: To lead or manage a team, project, or organization.
• next to: Being located along side another
• in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
• in honour of: To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
• on the door: Situated on the surface or part of a door.
• except that: But; with the exception that.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• hot air: Meaningless or exaggerated talk; empty rhetoric.
• on the back of: As a result of or following something.
• with a bang: In a sudden, noticeable, and exciting way.
• in the closet: Keeping something, often sexual orientation, secret.
• on the ladder: Progressing or climbing toward success or promotion.
• sit down: To take a seat
• In the event of: If something happens, especially something undesirable
• provided with: Past tense of providing; supplied or equipped someone with something.
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• condemned to: To be destined for a particular fate, usually negative.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• on the wings of the wind: Moving or traveling swiftly and effortlessly through the air.
• at arm's length: At a distance that can be reached by extending the arm.
• walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
• at this rate: If things continue as they are now.
• look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
• in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
• looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
• more than once: On more than one occasion; repeatedly.
• face to face: (Meeting) while looking at someone
• with age: As someone gets older; as time passes.
• to that end: In order to achieve that aim or purpose.
• below freezing: At a temperature lower than 0°C or 32°F.
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• come for: To arrive to collect someone or something.
• turned upside down: In an inverted position; reversed or disordered.
• on tiptoe: Walking quietly with raised heels to avoid making noise.
• bring down: To destroy (government, etc.) forcefully
• got to: To arrive at some place
• cheer up: To make or become happier or less upset
• public life: The aspect of a person's life that concerns their involvement in public affairs, especially as a politician or other figure known to the general public.
• over the way: Located nearby or close by, often across the road.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• down the middle: In or along the center of something.
• cut out: To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
• positive light: A way of presenting someone or something that makes them seem good or desirable.
• given time: A specific time that has been scheduled or agreed upon.
• become of: To happen or become the result of something.
• like a man: To act bravely or responsibly.
• heart and soul: With great enthusiasm and commitment.
• in the scene: Present at the location where something is happening or has happened.
• in the open: Publicly; not secret.
• in good season: At the right or appropriate time.
• end in: To have something as the final result.
• beyond belief: Too improbable to be believed; incredible.
• on the contrary: In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
• hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
• in the act: While performing an action, especially something wrong or illegal.
• by degrees: Gradually; little by little.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• upon the point of: About to do something very soon or nearly ready.
• squeeze in
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• draw back: To move backward, e.g. in horror or fear
• free and easy: Describes a relaxed, casual, and unconcerned manner or atmosphere.
• secret of: The key or hidden information that explains something.
• red hot: Extremely hot; heated to a point of glowing red.
• light on: To illuminate something.
• in shape: In good physical condition; fit.
• setting off: To start a journey
• after dinner: Following the meal of dinner.
• set forth: To explain; present a plan; express in words
• of the like: And similar kinds or types; alike in category.
• peck at: To strike or pick at something with the beak.
• good humor: A cheerful or agreeable mood.
• kith and kin: Friends and relatives collectively; close relations.
• in honor of: To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
• by half: Indicates something is at 50% or to a large but incomplete extent.
• finish up: To complete or bring something to an end.
• in truth: In fact; actually; really
• set on: To attack
• all along: From the beginning; all the time.
• beat on: To strike something repeatedly and with force.
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• bear witness to: To testify or attest to something; to provide evidence of something.
• break in: To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• drink to: To raise a glass to honor or celebrate someone or something.
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• at a stretch: Continuously; without stopping.
• inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
• out cold: Unconscious; knocked out.
• cast about: To search widely for something, especially ideas or solutions.
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
• in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
• at the wheel: In control of driving a vehicle.
• on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
• to some extent: Partially; not completely.
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• happen by: To visit a place casually or unexpectedly.
• by halves: Doing something without full effort or incompletely.
• made to be: Destined or intended for a particular purpose or relationship.
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• at any rate: Whatever happens; in any case; anyway.
• red in the face: Having a flushed face from embarrassment, anger, or exertion.
• all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
• on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
• close behind: Following very closely; in close pursuit.
• cut in: To interrupt someone's conversation
• yes and no: An ambivalent or uncertain answer; a response that is neither a clear affirmation nor a clear denial.
• get up off: To rise from a seated or lying position on something.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• say uncle: To admit defeat or give up under pressure.
• take it from me: Trust me or believe what I say based on experience.
• in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
• at midnight: At twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• cling to: To hold onto something tightly, often for support or safety.
• make it worse: To aggravate a situation; to make something bad even worse.
• for the last time: Used to emphasize that something is said or done finally or repeatedly.
• in the presence of: While someone or something else is present.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• in the shadow of: Close to and influenced or dominated by something else.
• spring up: To appear or develop quickly and suddenly.
• snuff out: To extinguish, especially a candle or flame, by covering it.
• 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 to think of it: Used when you suddenly remember or realize something, often leading to a change in perspective or a new thought.
• future self: The person you will become in the future, often used in the context of making decisions that will benefit your future well-being.
• in reference to: Relating to; with regard to
• pipe in: To suddenly interrupt or add to a conversation.
• together with: In addition to; along with.
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• pick holes: Find faults or mistakes in an argument or idea.
• for the loss: Concerning or because of a defeat or loss.
• look after: To take care of someone or something
• speak out: To express your opinion frankly and publicly, especially about something that you disagree with.
• wall in: To surround something tightly with walls or barriers.
• knock off: To make a copy of something often illegally
• look through: To examine carefully to see what is there
• in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
• next moment: Immediately after; very soon.
• round to: To visit someone's place informally, usually briefly.
• in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
• hand up: To raise one's hand in order to get attention, especially in a classroom.
• for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
• past it: No longer capable or effective due to age or declining condition.
• by the by: Incidentally; in passing; as a side note.
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• get along: To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
• at hand: Close by; readily available.
• order in: To request food from a restaurant to be delivered to one's home or other location.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• every kind of: Each and all types of something; all varieties of.
• out of practice: Having declined in skill or ability due to lack of recent practice.
• like a shot: Doing something very quickly or immediately.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• in a word: Briefly; in short.
• allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
• spread out: To extend or stretch over a large area.
• in a jiffy: Very quickly; in a short amount of time.
• dig in: To start eating eagerly and enthusiastically.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• such as: For example; like
• suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
• tiny: Very, very small
• spirit: Person's strong determination or attitude
• observe: To celebrate a particular holiday/religious event
• fellow: Man or a boy
• mind: To be bothered or upset by something
• leave: To go away from; depart
• appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• master: To gain control over something
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• stand: To be a candidate in an election
• point: An item to be discussed
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• great: Very good; better than before
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• phantom: A spirit or ghost existing only in a person's mind
• business: A company formed for making profit
• laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
• return: To hit something back to the other player or team
• think: To have an idea about something without certainty
• nephew: Son of your brother or sister
• clerk: Person who works in a store or bank
• robe: Long loose piece of clothing denoting high rank
• niece: Daughter of your brother or sister
• bob: To move up and down repeatedly
• scarcely: Only a very short time before
• ghost: To write a book on behalf of another person
• bless: To make something holy by saying a special prayer
• bell: Metal object shaped like a cup that rings when hit
• merry: Feeling a little drunk from alcohol
• exclaim: To say or shout something suddenly
• gentleman: Man who has good manners and is considerate
• spectre: Mental representation of some haunting experience
• scrooge: A mean ungenerous person
• uncle: Brother of a parent or the husband of your aunt