Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• at last: Finally; after a long delay.
• have to: Must do
• for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
• go on: To continue doing something
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• leave off: To stop doing something.
• for fear of: Because of anxiety or apprehension that something undesirable might happen.
• going on: To continue doing something
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• out of breath: Having difficulty breathing, often after physical exertion.
• at any rate: Whatever happens; in any case; anyway.
• at least: As a minimum
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• got to: To arrive at some place
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• for instance: As an example.
• through the looking glass: Entering a strange or surreal situation or world.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
• get at: To criticize someone, often personally
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• next moment: Immediately after; very soon.
• in sight: Visible; able to be seen.
• in hand: In one's possession or control.
• in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• from side to side: Moving left and right repeatedly.
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• come undone: To become unfastened or loosened; to unravel.
• wake up: To stop sleeping
• off the table: No longer being considered or discussed.
• melt away: To disappear gradually.
• throw over: To propel something over something else
• set off: To start a journey
• compared with: In relation to
• all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
• wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
• on to: Toward something; forward
• run down: To be in a bad condition
• next to: Being located along side another
• in vain: Without success or result; futilely.
• head out: To leave a place; depart
• on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
• on second thoughts: After reconsidering; changing one's mind.
• settle it: To resolve a dispute or argument.
• under the umbrella: In a position covered and sheltered by an umbrella.
• such as: For example; like
• cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
• in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
• spread out: To extend or stretch over a large area.
• through the ceiling: To increase or rise very sharply.
• as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
• knock down: To hit something so it falls down
• in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
• on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• out of town: Away from one's usual place of residence or work; absent from the local area.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• sit down: To take a seat
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• heap on: To give or add a large amount of something, especially praise or blame.
• with both hands: Readily and enthusiastically accept something.
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• fill up
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• in a corner: In a situation where one is trapped or pressured with few options.
• wind up: To be brought to a state of great tension
• in green: Located in or surrounded by green plants or fields.
• see through: To realize the truth about
• easy enough: Sufficiently easy; not too difficult.
• clock on: To register the start time of work using a time clock.
• roll over: To make a payment later than planned
• of use: Having practical value; useful or helpful.
• come up: To come closer to someone; approach
• cry out: To shout or scream loudly, often due to pain, fear, or surprise.
• get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
• read for: To read aloud on behalf of someone else.
• set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
• in the wind: Something likely to happen or be revealed soon.
• at length: In detail; fully
• hand down: To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
• hold your tongue: To stop yourself from saying something you might regret.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• move about: To go from place to place; travel around.
• face to face: (Meeting) while looking at someone
• looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
• move along: To make progress; advance.
• skim through: To read something quickly, paying little attention to detail.
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• box out: To position yourself to block an opponent, commonly in basketball.
• in no time: Very quickly or soon
• turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
• join in
• in chorus: Speaking or singing all together at the same time.
• shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
• number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
• out of the window: To be discarded or no longer applicable or relevant.
• on fire: Very successful or popular
• turn into: To change to become something else
• name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• become of: To happen or become the result of something.
• certain to: Sure to happen; inevitable.
• rate it: To give something a score or evaluation based on its quality or merit.
• hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
• round to: To visit someone's place informally, usually briefly.
• for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
• made to be: Destined or intended for a particular purpose or relationship.
• shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
• cap on: An upper limit or restriction on something, such as spending or quantity.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• fold up: To collapse or be able to be collapsed into a smaller shape, often for storage.
• dress up: To put on your best clothes, e.g. for a party
• of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
• far worse: Significantly more unpleasant, serious, or severe.
• make peace: To end a state of conflict or war by agreeing to peaceful terms.
• within reach: Close enough to be grabbed or used.
• left standing: Remaining erect or in existence after others have fallen or been removed.
• sight in: To adjust a weapon's sights for accurate aiming.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• out of temper: Feeling or showing anger or annoyance.
• go straight: To continue in the same direction without turning.
• right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
• care for: To want or desire a thing
• in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
• keep from: To prevent someone from doing something
• very top: The highest point or part of something.
• with just: Using only; with no more than.
• lay in: To provide stocks (e.g. for the winter)
• of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
• make up: To invent or create a story
• in a box: Contained or confined inside a box or small space.
• put it away: To return something to its proper location; to tidy up.
• in his place: Instead of him; as his substitute.
• long for: To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
• sit out: To refrain from participating in something.
• off the wall: Unconventional; eccentric; bizarre.
• wall in: To surround something tightly with walls or barriers.
• pick me up: To collect someone or something from a place.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
• deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
• come round: To visit someone or some place for a short time
• clock in: To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
• from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
• turn the handle: To rotate the handle.
• in twos: In groups or pairs of two.
• run over: To go beyond a limit, e.g. of a budget
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• in the hope of: With the expectation or desire for something to happen.
• pass on: A polite way of saying 'to die'
• work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
• to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
• through with: Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
• fall upon: To attack someone or something suddenly and violently.
• shaking off: To free yourself of something, e.g. fear or a cold
• shut out: To prevent from entering; keep out of relationship
• in the saddle: Riding a horse or in control of a situation.
• out of the way: Remote; isolated.
• on and off: Intermittently; not continuously.
• come near: To be nearly as much as (a value)
• guard against: To take precautions against something undesirable.
• in the bag: Assured of success; certain to be achieved.
• except that: But; with the exception that.
• speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
• on wheels: Having wheels attached for easy movement.
• for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
• in wine: Under the influence of wine; when drunk.
• by chance: Accidentally; without planning.
• turn in: To produce or achieve a good performance
• few steps: A small number of steps; a short distance.
• get here: To arrive at a specific location.
• up to something: Doing something; planning something, often secret or mischievous.
• together with: In addition to; along with.
• leave out: To forget; omit
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• came off: To succeed in doing; complete something
• at the moment: At this time; now
• with a bang: In a sudden, noticeable, and exciting way.
• bow to: To bend the head or body as a sign of respect or greeting.
• bring back: To cause to remember
• wide of the mark: Not accurate or correct; far from the intended point.
• lie in: To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
• cover up: To hide something bad; conceal
• lapping up: To accept or enjoy something with enthusiasm.
• on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
• of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
• in honour of: To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• on the other paw: Used humorously to mean 'on the other hand'.
• red: Being the color of blood
• white: Person's name
• look: Person's beauty or physical attractiveness
• begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• horse: Large animal with 4 legs used for riding
• glass: Clear hard container used for drinking
• great: Very good; better than before
• sheep: Animal with a woolly coat raised for meat or wool
• dear: Loved or valued very much
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• ask: To say to someone that you want something
• tree: Tall green plants in a forest
• hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
• speak: To be able to use a certain language
• queen: Person's name
• cry: To sound an animal may make to call its family
• wood: Person's name
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
• large: Big; of great size; broad, tall, wide, or fat
• add: To include as well
• side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
• repeat: Action that is done again
• dish: Shallow container that you cook or serve food in
• puzzle: To be a challenge to understand; confuse
• hill: High land not as high as a mountain
• song: Distinctive series of sounds made by a bird
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• dream: A wish or hope for something to happen
• thought: To have an idea about something without certainty
• kitten: Young cat
• voice: Ability to sing well
• reply: Answer to someone's question
• interrupted: To stop something from happening for a while
• suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
• silence: State of being quiet and not talking for a time
• shake: To cause someone to be surprised or upset
• breath: Air you take in and out of your body
• gently: In a mild, careful, and soft manner
• rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
• poetry: Poetic writing; imaginative verses
• anxiously: With anxiety or a feeling of worry
• knit: To join or be joined closely together
• tone: Atmosphere or feeling in a message
• remark: Something you say as a reaction to something
• pudding: Baked dishes for dessert
• eagerly: With eagerness; in an eager manner
• helmet: Hard or padded protective hat, as worn by soldiers
• temper: An angry mood or fit; temperament
• sudden: Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
• whisper: To talk with breath but no voice
• knight: Chess piece in the shape of a horse's head
• exclaimed: To say or shout something suddenly
• lily: Type of plant with big, leafy flowers
• messenger: Someone who delivers things, e.g. by motor bike
• frightened: Afraid; scared
• brook: Small river
• mutton: Meat from a mature domestic sheep
• majesty: Impressive quality that something large has
• hastily: Done without much thought; it is done carelessly