Vocabulary

• wake up: To stop sleeping
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• have to: Must do
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• bubble up: To rise to the surface in bubbles.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• sleep on it: To delay making a decision about something until the next day so that you have time to think about it carefully
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• take it easy
• first three: The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
• says it all: To express everything that needs to be said without using many words.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• bad word: An offensive or taboo word; a swear word.
• from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
• work over: To physically attack or beat someone severely.
• of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• slow down: To reduce the speed
• out of the way: Remote; isolated.
• tune out: To stop paying attention to something; ignore
• sit by: To do nothing while something bad is happening.
• hanging out: To spend time with your friends
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• white noise machine: A device that produces a constant, consistent sound used to mask other noises, often used to aid sleep or concentration.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• at least: As a minimum
• swap out: To replace something with something else.
• judging from: Based on the available evidence or information.
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
• book on: A book about a particular subject.
• red flag: A warning sign or signal of danger or a problem.
• without further ado: Without unnecessary delay or introduction; immediately.
• count your blessings: Be grateful for what you have, rather than complaining about what you don't have.
• pitch black: Extremely dark; completely without light.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• stay away: To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• shut off: To stop the movement of something, such as water
• on to: Toward something; forward
• in competition: Taking part in a contest or rivalry.
• reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• wildest dreams: The most imaginative or unrealistic hopes or aspirations.
• on the job: While working; during the course of employment.
• out of the question: Impossible; not worth discussing.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• clock in: To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• well rested: Having had enough rest or sleep; feeling refreshed.
• long list: An extensive or detailed enumeration of items, names, or details.
• under the covers: Lying in bed, usually covered by bedclothes.
• take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
• on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
• sign up to: To register for something, like a service or a course.
• on a daily basis: Happening every day.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• mess up: To make a mistake
• halfway through: At or in the middle of a period of time or an activity.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• absolutely: Completely; totally; very
• permanent: Lasting forever; not temporary or changing
• insomnia: Inability to sleep for many nights
• describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
• stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
• research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
• separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
• draw: To attract attention to someone or something
• society: A group who meet to share values or interests
• snooze: A short light sleep; nap
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• institute: Organization studying science, engineering etc.
• guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
• fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
• professional: Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
• fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
• mind: To be bothered or upset by something
• suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
• deprive: To deny someone access to or take away something
• company: Good feeling from being with someone else
• culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• mattress: Thick soft part of a bed that you lie on
• spend: To use money to pay for something
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• awake: To make aware of (a certain feeling or memory)
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• memory: Ability of the mind to call back past things
• podcast: A digital recording (e.g. radio show) for download
• nap: To sleep or rest for a short time during the day
• loud: Being very bright with colors, clothes etc.
• professor: Teacher who teaches at a college or university
• rap: To hit sharply or repeatedly with something
• bum: (Slang) the part of the body on which you sit
• bowman: Person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow