Vocabulary

• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• have to: Must do
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• at least: As a minimum
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• get at: To criticize someone, often personally
• at the helm: In a position of control or leadership.
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• in the light of: Considering new information or facts.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• to some extent: Partially; not completely.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• turn away: To go in a different direction; not face something
• in charge: To be responsible for
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• in comfort: In a state of ease and relaxation; without hardship or difficulty.
• get up to: To do something slightly naughty
• cast on: To create the first row of stitches in knitting.
• grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
• on the slide: In a state of decline or deterioration.
• in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
• come at: To approach someone to attack them
• 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.
• revolve around: To have something as a main subject or purpose.
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• mess with: To interfere with or tamper with something.
• in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
• account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
• at odds: In a state of conflict or disagreement
• in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• pass along: To give something to someone.
• next to: Being located along side another
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• book on: A book about a particular subject.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• incredibly important: Extremely significant or crucial.
• for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• change over: To switch from one thing to another.
• things change: Circumstances or situations do not remain constant; they evolve or transform over time.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• sit on it: To delay making a decision or taking action.
• true form: The actual or genuine appearance or nature of someone or something, often hidden or disguised.
• on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• lead to: To result in some action
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• consist in: To have something as the only or most important part
• one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
• beyond belief: Too improbable to be believed; incredible.
• the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
• together with: In addition to; along with.
• in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• go on: To continue doing something
• true nature: The inherent qualities or character of a person or thing.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
• essential: Extremely or most important and necessary
• recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
• conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
• achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
• philosophy: Study of ideas about the basic nature of life
• silly: Careless
• imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
• version: Different way that someone interprets something
• metaphor: Imaginative use of words to reveal a similarity
• separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
• reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• notion: Sudden idea or desire to do something
• theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
• mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• analogy: Comparison of things based on their similarity
• form: Sports team or person's current winning record
• cast: People who appear in a play or movie
• couple: To join something to something else
• actual: Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
• source: Piece of information; a person giving information
• totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• philosopher: Person studying the meaning of truth and life
• 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
• spend: To use money to pay for something
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• liberal: Someone who is open-minded and favors progress
• auditorium: Building used for concerts or lectures
• mystical: Awe-inspiring or mysterious
• geometry: Mathematical study of shapes, surfaces, and space
• underlie: To be the basis, foundation or cause of something
• allegory: Expression of symbolic fictional figures, actions
• upward: Toward some higher point or position
• projector: Machine displaying an enlarged image on a screen
• pew: Long bench, usually used in churches