Vocabulary

• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• kill me: An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• set off: To start a journey
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• contrary to: In opposition to; against.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• a wide array: A large and impressive collection or range of things.
• write down: To record in writing
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
• make certain: To ensure or ascertain something.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• settle down: To become calm and relaxed after not being so
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• have a heart: Show mercy or compassion to someone.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• on medication: Taking medicine regularly for a health condition.
• get on with: To have a good relationship with someone
• on ice: Kept cold or preserved by ice.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• in the hospital: Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
• stay away: To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
• take it away: To remove something.
• in ruins: Reduced to a state of destruction or disrepair.
• family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
• in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
• have to: Must do
• suffer from: To experience pain or distress; to be badly affected by.
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
• on the whole: Considering everything; generally.
• press on: To continue doing something in a determined way; to persevere.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
• mental: Concerning the mind
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
• force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
• suffer: To experience pain, illness, or injury
• begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
• rebel: Person who fights against established government
• tie: To attach things (together) with a string or rope
• illness: Unhealthy condition of the mind or body
• school: Large group of fish that swim together
• treatment: Medicine or method to make someone healthier
• medication: Substance to relieve pain or cure sickness
• law: Field of study that relates to the legal profession
• professor: Teacher who teaches at a college or university