Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• in places: In some locations but not others
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• at the moment: At this time; now
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• come up: To come closer to someone; approach
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• in focus: State in which you see something sharp and clearly
• out and about: Having returned to your usual activities after an illness.
• true blue: Very loyal and faithful to a person, group, or cause.
• cast on: To create the first row of stitches in knitting.
• run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
• all bets are off: Used to say that no plans or predictions can be relied upon.
• crash and burn: To fail completely and suddenly.
• going on: To continue doing something
• stand aside: To move to the side to make way or allow passage.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• spread out: To extend or stretch over a large area.
• get a grip: To control your emotions and behave more calmly.
• drop into: To visit someone or some place casually and often briefly.
• get a sense: To understand or perceive something intuitively.
• bear with me: Be patient with me.
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• right up there: Among the best or most successful.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• wall in: To surround something tightly with walls or barriers.
• vote in: To elect someone into a position by voting.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in terms of
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• feel for: To have sympathy for someone; to empathize with someone's situation.
• live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
• stand up for: To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
• out of power: Not currently holding a position of authority or government.
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• work out
• catch up: To become equal with another person
• think over: To consider a problem or issue carefully
• get back to: To get in contact with someone again
• apart from: Except for; not considering
• hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
• in labour: Experiencing the process of giving birth.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• step into: To enter a place or situation.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• in good stead: To be useful or beneficial to someone.
• run on: To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• on the back of: As a result of or following something.
• make up: To invent or create a story
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• at large: (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• call in: To ask others for help when in need
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• in future: At a time yet to come; from now onwards.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• go on: To continue doing something
• stand back: To move away from something, usually to create space or avoid danger.
• used up: To use all of; consume
• quite a way: A considerable distance.
• in the mix: Being involved or included in a group or activity.
• pop up: To appear suddenly.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• let in: To allow someone to enter or come in
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• play on: To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
• episode: One separate event in a series of events
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
• parliament: Elected officials who govern a country (in the UK)
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
• field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• conservative: (Of an estimate, price) set fairly low
• edge: An advantage you have over others
• huge: Very very large
• candidate: Politician who is running for public office
• cast: People who appear in a play or movie
• suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
• couple: To join something to something else
• record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
• rave: A dance party with loud music
• leave: To go away from; depart
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• patch: Cover worn over an eye to protect or hide it
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• council: Group chosen to make decisions about something
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• restore: To return a thing to its original condition
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• minister: An official who heads a government department
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• stand: To be a candidate in an election
• reform: To re-shape something to a better condition
• successful: Having the desired effect or result
• sweep: Man who cleans chimneys
• great: Very good; better than before
• focus: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
• plumber: Worker installing toilets, pipes etc. in buildings
• mayor: Head of a town or city government
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• victory: Defeating or beating someone or something
• monster: Large frightening imaginary creature
• constituency: Group of voters in a specific area
• elect: To select someone for a position by voting
• newscast: Broadcast of news or commentary on the news