Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• got to: To arrive at some place
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• at least: As a minimum
• have to: Must do
• vote in: To elect someone into a position by voting.
• on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
• work to do: Tasks or activities that need to be accomplished.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• level with: To be honest and straightforward with someone; to tell someone the truth.
• reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• on to: Toward something; forward
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
• look back: To think about past events
• out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
• on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
• wrap up: To complete something, such as a film or project
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• read out: To read something aloud so that other people can hear it.
• family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
• face to face: (Meeting) while looking at someone
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• hit back: To retaliate; to respond to an attack or criticism with a similar action.
• except for: Not including; excluding.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• knock on: To strike a door or window to attract attention.
• fell ill: To become sick; to start suffering from a disease.
• to the left: In or toward the left direction.
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• neither side: Not either of two sides or parties.
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• for days: For a long period of time; lasting several days.
• marching orders: Official orders given to a soldier or unit to move to a new location or begin a specific operation.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• like hell: Used to express strong disagreement or refusal.
• win over: To convince others to support you or your ideas
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• stay the course: To continue doing something until it is finished, even if it is difficult.
• disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
• coming after: To follow someone in order to threaten them
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• follow through: To fulfill a promise
• through with: Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• write in: To add text to a document or form.
• public life: The aspect of a person's life that concerns their involvement in public affairs, especially as a politician or other figure known to the general public.
• on the part of: By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• stay away: To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
• concerted effort: An effort that is planned and organized; a joint effort.
• move away: To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• back to work: Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
• act out: To perform a role before going on stage; practice
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
• in charge: To be responsible for
• stand up for: To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
• in arms: Bearing weapons; ready for or engaged in fighting.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• in hiding: Trying to avoid being found or caught.
• in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
• on the run: Fleeing or trying to escape, especially from the police.
• name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
• tie in: To make a connection to bring two things together
• go after: To chase or pursue something
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
• with time: As time passes; eventually.
• come at: To approach someone to attack them
• in power: Having control of a country or organization.
• for the better: Resulting in improvement; to a more favorable condition.
• in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
• right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• crack up: To suddenly burst out laughing
• with the exception of: Excluding; not including.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• feel right: To seem correct or appropriate; to give a sense of being morally or ethically sound.
• spinning out: To prolong or extend something, often unnecessarily.
• reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
• like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
• in my book: According to my personal opinion or belief.
• for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
• close up: A photograph or film shot taken of a subject at close range.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• think back: To recapture the past
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• going on: To continue doing something
• boost: To increase something; to make something better
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• foundation: Base or important starting point
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• primary: Most important, most basic or essential
• convention: Official agreement between two or more countries
• ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
• trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
• leave: To go away from; depart
• stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• important: Having power or authority
• hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• terrible: Very bad; horrible
• information: Collection of facts and details about something
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• point: An item to be discussed
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• speech: A formal talk to an audience
• flight: Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
• strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
• attack: To try to destroy, beat, or injure
• bush: A wooden plant that is smaller than a tree
• senator: An elected politician belonging to the senate
• level: Specific height of something
• united: To join or come together for the same goal
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• governor: Person who leads a state or province
• pentagon: A five-sided shape
• history: Established pattern or record
• war: Situation where armies fight each other
• safe: Highly likely