Vocabulary

• be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in terms of
• local communities: Groups of people living in the same area or having particular characteristics in common.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• at least: As a minimum
• deal with
• at sea
• in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
• have to: Must do
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• upwards of: More than; at least.
• being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
• on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
• cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• on the news: Reported or broadcasted as part of a news program.
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• go after: To chase or pursue something
• bow to: To bend the head or body as a sign of respect or greeting.
• stand up for: To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• on the books: Recorded in official documents or laws.
• make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• buy time: To delay an action to allow more time for preparation.
• look away: To turn your eyes in a different direction, especially because you are embarrassed, frightened, or upset.
• take it from me: Trust me or believe what I say based on experience.
• except for: Not including; excluding.
• in full force: With maximum power or intensity.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• beat on: To strike something repeatedly and with force.
• blend of: A mixture of different things combined together.
• to scale: In proportion; maintaining accurate relative dimensions.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• first up: Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
• in key: Singing or playing notes correctly according to the musical key.
• result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
• filed a lawsuit: To officially submit a legal claim or complaint to a court.
• look back: To think about past events
• push in: To move ahead of people who are waiting in a line.
• heading to: Going in a particular direction.
• cap on: An upper limit or restriction on something, such as spending or quantity.
• get along: To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
• go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• in extremis: In a critical or desperate situation.
• being driven by: Currently being motivated or controlled by a particular factor or force.
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• dropping out: To take no part in a society you disapprove of
• in length: Relating to the measurement of something from end to end.
• with just: Using only; with no more than.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• in a box: Contained or confined inside a box or small space.
• in total: Completely; with everything added together.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• trouble in: Problems or difficulties existing within a specific place or situation.
• name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• apartment building: A building with many apartments or flats
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
• walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
• ask for permission: To request authorization or consent to do something.
• set up
• in charge: To be responsible for
• in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• button up: To fasten the buttons of a garment.
• get a sense: To understand or perceive something intuitively.
• as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• at hand: Close by; readily available.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• popped out: Went out somewhere quickly and briefly.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
• in honor of: To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
• content: Being happy or satisfied
• strike: To hit something
• disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
• climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
• spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
• pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
• military: Army or armed forces
• vice: used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
• foundation: Base or important starting point
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• federal: Consisting of several united states
• congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
• decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• role: Character played by an actor
• prison: Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
• target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
• supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
• detention: Act of keeping someone in jail or similar
• defense: Argument in support of something
• signal: To be evidence/an indication something will happen
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• election: Process of choosing someone by voting
• public: Owned by the government
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
• swing: Movement in a curved motion
• amendment: A change, addition, or improvement to something
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
• alliance: Group of people/organizations working together
• secretary: Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
• strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
• include: To make someone, something part of a group
• part: Division of a book
• mosquito: Small flying insect which sucks blood
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• governor: Person who leads a state or province
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• detain: To keep someone somewhere, e.g. in jail
• pastor: Minister in charge of a Christian church or group
• quilt: Bed cover of padding sewn into two layers of cloth
• readiness: State of having been made ready or prepared
• chairman: A man in charge of a meeting
• abc: First letters of the Roman alphabet