Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
• make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• enter into: To begin or become involved in something, such as an agreement or activity.
• looked forward to: To wait excitedly for something, e.g. a vacation
• in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• put around: To spread a story or rumour.
• in spirit: Feeling or showing enthusiasm; with strong emotional support, even if not physically present.
• carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
• in the running: Having a chance of winning; still in contention.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
• in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
• bear witness to: To testify or attest to something; to provide evidence of something.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
• in terms of
• at the moment: At this time; now
• stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
• have to: Must do
• above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
• pull back: To move to a safer area; retreat
• absolutely: Completely; totally; very
• extraordinary: Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
• tremendous: Very good or very impressive
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
• environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
• firm: Company that sells goods or services
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
• emerge: To rise or appear out of some background
• ethic: Set of moral principles; rules of behavior
• reaction: Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
• witness: To see the signing of an official document
• excitement: When people feel very happy and enthusiastic
• guide: To help or advise someone about something
• thrill: Thing/event causing sudden excitement or pleasure
• speculation: Taking risks that might lead to big profits
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
• balcony: Platform with a rail projecting out of a building
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• reform: To re-shape something to a better condition
• great: Very good; better than before
• compel: To force someone to do something
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• greet: To meet with friendly words and actions; welcome
• remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
• person: Man, woman or child
• include: To make someone, something part of a group
• future: Time that is to come after the present
• catholic: One of many Christian belief systems
• cathedral: Large impressive main church in a particular area
• cardinal: Of the greatest importance; paramount
• citizenship: Status of a citizen who has rights and duties
• pope: Bishop of Rome and the head of the Catholic Church
• advancement: Progress made in a field of knowledge
• succinct: Said in a clear and short way
• elect: To select someone for a position by voting
• honour: To fulfill an agreement
• latin: Ancient Roman language affecting many languages
• congratulate: To say 'well done' to if a good thing happened