Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• in charge: To be responsible for
• speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• at least: As a minimum
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• such as: For example; like
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• of use: Having practical value; useful or helpful.
• put up with: To suffer (a difficult thing) without complaining
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• count down: To say numbers in order from say 10 to 1
• count up: To add numbers together to find a total; to increase gradually.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• by chance: Accidentally; without planning.
• next to: Being located along side another
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• from now on: Starting at this moment and continuing indefinitely into the future.
• from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
• think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
• for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
• wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
• on the fly: While in motion or progress; spontaneously; without prior planning or preparation.
• deal with
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• in words of one syllable: Using very simple or easy-to-understand language.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• bear with me: Be patient with me.
• like a man: To act bravely or responsibly.
• as a rule: Generally; usually
• from the first: From the very beginning.
• one up: In a better or more advantageous position.
• word up: An expression of agreement or acknowledgement.
• make up: To invent or create a story
• name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
• at hand: Close by; readily available.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• with just: Using only; with no more than.
• in terms of
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• in truth: In fact; actually; really
• in place of: Instead of; as a substitute for.
• ask in: To invite someone to enter one's home or place.
• past it: No longer capable or effective due to age or declining condition.
• came to pass: To happen; to occur.
• from the start: From the very beginning; from the outset.
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
• in the front row: Seated in the first row closest to the front.
• glom onto: To cling to or hold onto someone or something persistently.
• screen in: To enclose a space with a screen or mesh.
• off the ground: Having started or begun to operate or succeed.
• for all time: Forever; eternally.
• stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
• like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
• take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
• back out: To say you will now not do something you promised
• give back: To return something you borrowed
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• in the works: Being planned or prepared; in progress.
• work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
• as time goes by: Over the course of time; as time passes.
• for the better: Resulting in improvement; to a more favorable condition.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• by definition: Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
• in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• pitch in: To help or join together to accomplish something
• in point: Relevant; pertinent
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• in the course of time: Eventually or after some time has passed.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
• set forth: To explain; present a plan; express in words
• talks on: To talk at length about a particular subject.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• as such: Something previously stated or understood
• at will: Whenever or wherever you want; without needing permission.
• book on: A book about a particular subject.
• weigh down: To stop a thing moving by putting something on it
• stand behind: To support or defend someone or something.
• at length: In detail; fully
• step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
• act on: To have an effect on something.
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
• grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
• in school: Attending an educational institution.
• set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
• back then: At that time in the past.
• patch up: To repair something quickly or temporarily.
• take out: To apply for and get a license
• leave out: To forget; omit
• bear on: To have an influence or effect on something.
• put forth: To bring into existence
• in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
• buy into: To come to accept an idea or believe in it
• in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
• make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
• for short: As a shortened form of a name or phrase.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• think through: To consider carefully so all points are covered
• stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
• more than once: On more than one occasion; repeatedly.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• phrase: Common expression or saying
• pattern: Model to follow in making or doing something
• vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
• rational: Able to think clearly
• mean: Average of a set of numbers
• task: Big or small piece of work someone has to do
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• generic: Concerning a product without a brand name
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• primitive: Lacking a written language and advanced technology
• judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
• form: Sports team or person's current winning record
• define: To explain the meaning of words
• charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
• syllable: Part of a word containing a vowel
• rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
• mind: To be bothered or upset by something
• leave: To go away from; depart
• object: Something you can see or touch, but is not alive
• goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• count: To add things together to find the total number
• master: To gain control over something
• 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
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• piece: A counter in a board game
• rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
• smooth: Moving without stops and starts
• growth: Improvement, development in a skill over time
• cathedral: Large impressive main church in a particular area
• overload: To make a machine work too hard so it might break
• vector: Math a quantity that has both size and direction