Vocabulary

• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• have to: Must do
• going on: To continue doing something
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• think through: To consider carefully so all points are covered
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• go on: To continue doing something
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• work out
• get on with: To have a good relationship with someone
• start off: To begin or commence something.
• in charge: To be responsible for
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
• look ahead to: To think about and feel excited about a future event.
• on the verge of: Very near to doing or experiencing something.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• behind the curtain: Secretly; not in public view.
• as such: Something previously stated or understood
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
• deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
• in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
• in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• grind to a halt: To slow down gradually and then stop completely.
• hang around: To spend time with someone
• to a man: Every single person involved without exception.
• come for: To arrive to collect someone or something.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• think back: To recapture the past
• left standing: Remaining erect or in existence after others have fallen or been removed.
• in the mix: Being involved or included in a group or activity.
• some time ago: At a point in the past; not recently.
• deal with
• on to: Toward something; forward
• behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
• sit down: To take a seat
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• at least: As a minimum
• bad blood: Feelings of hate between people because of arguments or things that happened in the past.
• hang out: To spend time with your friends
• go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
• apart from: Except for; not considering
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
• get past: To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• stay up: To not go to bed until late
• in goal: Located or positioned in the goal area in sports.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• absolutely: Completely; totally; very
• extraordinary: Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
• debate: General public discussion of a topic
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• completely: In every way or as much as possible
• campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
• conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
• current: Electricity flowing through wires
• 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
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• candidate: Politician who is running for public office
• cabinet: Piece of furniture resembling a cupboard
• define: To explain the meaning of words
• mood: Emotion or a state of mind; how you feel
• hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
• foreign: Being of a different place or country
• haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• minister: An official who heads a government department
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• public: Owned by the government
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• point: An item to be discussed
• contest: Struggle or competition between rivals
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• set: Prepared for something; ready
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• person: Man, woman or child
• tie: To attach things (together) with a string or rope
• parliamentary: Related to, or suitable for, a parliament
• leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• electoral: Concerning elections
• chancellor: High government official
• timetable: Schedule listing the time that events will happen
• weekend: Saturday and Sunday, after the normal working week
• paddy: Field in which rice is grown