Vocabulary

• at least: As a minimum
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• at last: Finally; after a long delay.
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• by the bye: Used to introduce a side remark or incidentally.
• such as: For example; like
• in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• my eye: Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• on the contrary: In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
• account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
• lay in: To provide stocks (e.g. for the winter)
• black and white
• in the mood: Wanting to do something
• in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
• account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
• attend to: To deal with; take care of; pay attention to.
• at liberty: Free or not confined; allowed to go free.
• bow in: To enter a place with a bow as a sign of respect.
• go on: To continue doing something
• in green: Located in or surrounded by green plants or fields.
• sit down: To take a seat
• for instance: As an example.
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• dispense with: To get rid of; do without; eliminate.
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• on the whole: Considering everything; generally.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• for the present: For now; temporarily or at this time.
• at any rate: Whatever happens; in any case; anyway.
• on fire: Very successful or popular
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
• in vain: Without success or result; futilely.
• condemned to: To be destined for a particular fate, usually negative.
• suffer from: To experience pain or distress; to be badly affected by.
• set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
• look down on: To show you think others are not as good as you
• in sight: Visible; able to be seen.
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• close down: To shut an operation, company, shop
• few steps: A small number of steps; a short distance.
• ran up to: Approached quickly by running.
• at hand: Close by; readily available.
• no fear: Showing confidence or bravery; not afraid.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• put off: To take off, e.g. clothing
• home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• run over: To go beyond a limit, e.g. of a budget
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• contrast with: To be strikingly different from something else.
• by contrast: Used to introduce an idea or situation that is very different from one you have just mentioned.
• come near: To be nearly as much as (a value)
• hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• long for: To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
• see into: To investigate or examine closely.
• take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
• box in: To trap or prevent movement by surrounding closely.
• put away: To put things in a closet, etc.; tidy up
• at dark: At the time when it becomes dark; evening or night.
• let down
• in the clear: Free from suspicion or blame; exonerated.
• under no obligation: Not required or forced to do something.
• through with: Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• beat about: To avoid speaking directly or clearly about something.
• of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
• fall back on: To make use of, when you have no other options
• break through: To move quickly through (wall, etc.) using force
• shine on: To continue to shine; to keep giving light.
• raised eyebrows: A reaction of surprise, disapproval, or skepticism.
• thankful for: Feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciative.
• for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
• have to: Must do
• cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
• vouch for: To assert or confirm as a truth based on one's experience or knowledge.
• finish with: To end a relationship
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• set with: To be decorated or adorned with something.
• for one thing: Used to introduce a reason for something.
• of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
• for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• come for: To arrive to collect someone or something.
• owing to: Due to
• round to: To visit someone's place informally, usually briefly.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• in hand: In one's possession or control.
• after dinner: Following the meal of dinner.
• sit with: To stay with someone and provide support or comfort.
• on the carpet: Called for a reprimand or formal criticism.
• allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• at ease
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• by virtue of: By reason of; because of.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• as you please: Used to indicate freedom of choice or preference.
• out of the question: Impossible; not worth discussing.
• per annum: By the year; each year
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• might well: Used to indicate a good possibility or likelihood.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• swear by: To have great confidence in something; to believe that something is very effective.
• in the presence of: While someone or something else is present.
• at intervals: Occurring with breaks of time in between.
• across the hall: In a position on the opposite side of a hallway.
• track with: To follow or keep up with something, such as a conversation or a line of reasoning.
• step out: To go outside for a short time
• cast over: To look through or examine something briefly.
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• all along: From the beginning; all the time.
• keep at: To continuously try to do something
• at a distance: Far away; not close.
• clear off: To leave a place quickly and suddenly
• made to be: Destined or intended for a particular purpose or relationship.
• grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
• in the act: While performing an action, especially something wrong or illegal.
• as such: Something previously stated or understood
• delight in: To take great pleasure in something.
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• more than once: On more than one occasion; repeatedly.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
• left open: Not closed, ajar.
• cry out: To shout or scream loudly, often due to pain, fear, or surprise.
• in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
• by god: An expression of surprise, shock, or emphasis.
• above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
• in Heaven's name: Used to express surprise or anger.
• in total: Completely; with everything added together.
• on the point of: About to do something very soon.
• reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
• for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• presence of mind: The ability to remain calm and take quick, sensible action in a difficult situation.
• to rights: Done correctly or properly, especially fixing problems.
• saw through: To realize the truth about
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
• take good care: To look after someone or something well; ensure their well-being.
• lie down: To put your body in a flat position, as to sleep
• on the safe side: Taking precautions to avoid possible problems.
• at present: Currently; now
• for the want of: Because of the lack of something.
• shake off: To free yourself of something, e.g. fear or a cold
• at the moment: At this time; now
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
• by turns: Alternately or one after another.
• set off: To start a journey
• get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
• provided with: Past tense of providing; supplied or equipped someone with something.
• bring back: To cause to remember
• evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
• to this effect: In words that have this meaning or result.
• draw in: To attract or entice someone or something.
• smooth away: To remove wrinkles or imperfections from something by smoothing it with your hand or an object.
• take a piece: To remove a portion of something.
• in future: At a time yet to come; from now onwards.
• take out: To apply for and get a license
• compared with: In relation to
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• thought: To have an idea about something without certainty
• look: Person's beauty or physical attractiveness
• master: To gain control over something
• hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
• rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
• fire: Heat and the flame produced when burning
• night: Time when sun does not shine
• sit: To take an exam
• grace: Dignified polite behavior, as when things go badly
• hall: Area just inside the entrance of a building
• room: All of the people inside a particular room
• hay: Dry grass used as food for animals
• bed: Flat bottom surface of a lake, ocean etc.
• evening: To make something level; to flatten
• horse: Large animal with 4 legs used for riding