Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• at least: As a minimum
• have to: Must do
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• such as: For example; like
• in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• by virtue of: By reason of; because of.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• high class: Of superior quality or social standing; luxurious or sophisticated.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• look back: To think about past events
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• to some extent: Partially; not completely.
• read through: To read something from beginning to end, often to find mistakes or check details.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• by nature: Inherently; by one's character or disposition.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• note down: To write something down so that you do not forget it.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• live through: To experience something difficult or painful and survive it.
• in school: Attending an educational institution.
• make up: To invent or create a story
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• to a large extent: Mostly or for the most part; primarily.
• once upon a time: A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
• upon a time: An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
• in different ways: Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• beat to: To play or create music with a specific rhythm or tempo.
• be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
• in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
• lead to: To result in some action
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• vote in: To elect someone into a position by voting.
• all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
• in the news: Being widely reported in the media.
• also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
• prior to: Before a particular time or event.
• other places: Different locations or areas
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• by and large: Generally; on the whole; mostly.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
• touch on: To briefly discuss
• come at: To approach someone to attack them
• want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• in private: Not in public; in a place where other people cannot see or hear you
• in contrast to: Differing from something else
• as against: Compared with; in contrast to.
• despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
• get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• with God: Being in the presence or care of God, often after death.
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• in vain: Without success or result; futilely.
• break into: To start suddenly (crying, panicking, etc.)
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• march on: To continue with a journey or task despite difficulties.
• beacon light: A light used for guidance or warning, especially at sea or in aviation.
• night and day: Continuously; all the time.
• in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
• ride out: To survive a difficult period or situation without serious harm.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• live out: To experience something, especially something that you have planned or hoped for.
• rise up: To attempt to defeat government or ruler
• sit down: To take a seat
• come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• dedicated: To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
• period: Set amount of time during which events take place
• character: Person in a story, movie or play
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
• extent: Point, level or limit to which something reaches
• metaphor: Imaginative use of words to reveal a similarity
• ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• notion: Sudden idea or desire to do something
• status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• society: A group who meet to share values or interests
• address: Exact street location of a place
• private: Being away from others and quiet
• democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• equal: Same in shape, size, or number
• revolution: When a group overthrows an existing government
• bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
• conceive: To become pregnant
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• funeral: Ceremony of burying, burning a dead body
• century: Period of 100 years
• important: Having power or authority
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• education: Academic field studying the practice of teaching
• justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
• declaration: Stating the cost of things purchased overseas
• citizen: Person who belongs to and has rights in a country
• virtuous: Having moral goodness
• speech: A formal talk to an audience
• slavery: State or condition of being a slave
• liberty: Doing as one wants without asking
• equality: Idea that all people have the same rights
• united: To join or come together for the same goal
• freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
• upper: Drug that improves mood or increases energy
• citizenship: Status of a citizen who has rights and duties
• perish: Usually poetic to be destroyed; die
• versatility: Attribute of having a wide variety of skills
• civic: Of a town or city; of rights or duties of citizens
• passport: Official book of identification allowing travel
• enslave: To make someone live like a slave
• negro: Offensive; do not use a Black person