Vocabulary

• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
• at least: As a minimum
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• back then: At that time in the past.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
• vote in: To elect someone into a position by voting.
• going on: To continue doing something
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
• in tens: In groups or sets of ten.
• from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
• under lock and key: Kept securely locked away for safety or secrecy.
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• in half: Divided into two equal parts.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• on fire: Very successful or popular
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• two halves: Two equal parts of something.
• allow for: To take into consideration
• run across: To meet someone or find something by chance
• in comparison: When compared to something else.
• break through: To move quickly through (wall, etc.) using force
• to a lesser extent: To a smaller or less significant degree or amount.
• stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
• upwards of: More than; at least.
• at a minimum: At the very least; the lowest possible number or amount.
• to an extent: Partly or in some degree.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
• drifted away: Gradually became less friendly or close to someone.
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• called off: To cancel or stop planning an activity or event
• in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
• hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
• on to: Toward something; forward
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• turn in: To produce or achieve a good performance
• reel in: To pull something towards you by winding a line around a reel, especially when fishing.
• regardless of
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• a bit longer: For a slightly longer period of time.
• with the exception of: Excluding; not including.
• take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• at gunpoint: Forced or threatened with a gun.
• in the presence of: While someone or something else is present.
• in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
• in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• amounted to: To have reached a total of; to be equal to.
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• come by: To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• start out: To begin your life or career in a particular way.
• break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
• try out: To try to win a place on a team in a group
• for free: Without charge; at no cost.
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.