Vocabulary

• at least: As a minimum
• at last: Finally; after a long delay.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• set off: To start a journey
• on to: Toward something; forward
• cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
• of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
• have to: Must do
• at school: Present and attending school.
• sit down: To take a seat
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
• by heart: Learned or memorized perfectly.
• from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
• such as: For example; like
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• charged with: To be officially accused of something
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
• by the bye: Used to introduce a side remark or incidentally.
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• my eye: Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• together with: In addition to; along with.
• per annum: By the year; each year
• on the contrary: In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
• compared with: In relation to
• in the open: Publicly; not secret.
• set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
• out cold: Unconscious; knocked out.
• part with: To give something away; relinquish possession of something.
• from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• not necessary: Not required; not needed.
• all along: From the beginning; all the time.
• looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
• turn on
• give out: To be used up; have nothing left; fail
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
• allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
• turn round: To turn abruptly and face the other way
• rise up: To attempt to defeat government or ruler
• smooth away: To remove wrinkles or imperfections from something by smoothing it with your hand or an object.
• take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• called off: To cancel or stop planning an activity or event
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• to this end: For the purpose of achieving a particular aim.
• guard against: To take precautions against something undesirable.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• to the full: Completely; to the greatest extent possible.
• on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• stand behind: To support or defend someone or something.
• second hand: (Of goods) already used
• at second hand: Obtained indirectly, through another person rather than firsthand.
• on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
• for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
• as such: Something previously stated or understood
• equal parts: Amounts that are the same in size or quantity.
• take with: To bring something or someone along when you go somewhere.
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• with practice: Through repeated exercise or performance, leading to improvement or skill.
• varieties of: Different kinds or types of something.
• speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
• out of doors: Outside, in the open air.
• in bloom: Having flowers; flowering.
• provided with: Past tense of providing; supplied or equipped someone with something.
• being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
• at present: Currently; now
• in the hospital: Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
• at a distance: Far away; not close.
• in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
• ran up to: Approached quickly by running.
• close by: Near in distance; nearby.
• put back: To return something to the proper place
• lie down: To put your body in a flat position, as to sleep
• at rest: Not moving or being used.
• at fault: Responsible for something negative or undesirable; deserving blame.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• in detail: Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• by degrees: Gradually; little by little.
• delight in: To take great pleasure in something.
• step into: To enter a place or situation.
• in honour of: To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
• put off: To take off, e.g. clothing
• go forth: To begin or proceed with something, especially after hesitation or delay.
• on the wind: Being carried or moving through the air by the wind.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• ferret out: To discover or find something, usually after searching for it
• turn in: To produce or achieve a good performance
• on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
• sit with: To stay with someone and provide support or comfort.
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
• on hand: Present and available; in attendance.
• call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
• in half: Divided into two equal parts.
• on foot
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
• found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
• get a look: To have the opportunity to see something.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• play on: To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
• come near: To be nearly as much as (a value)
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• going on: To continue doing something
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• at the door of: Located very close to the entrance or opening of a place.
• draw up: To create a formal document
• inquire after: To ask about someone's health or wellbeing.
• at length: In detail; fully
• judging from: Based on the available evidence or information.
• get on with: To have a good relationship with someone
• turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• let down
• followed up: To check information or facts later
• connected with: Related to; associated with.
• of late: Recently; lately.
• for fear of: Because of anxiety or apprehension that something undesirable might happen.
• all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
• on the stroke of: At the exact moment of a specific time.
• next to: Being located along side another
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
• by nature: Inherently; by one's character or disposition.
• with time: As time passes; eventually.
• on the wing: In flight; flying.
• out of order: Not in proper working condition; broken.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in the light of: Considering new information or facts.
• at a loss
• lay down on: To neglect duties or avoid work or effort.
• lay in: To provide stocks (e.g. for the winter)
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• left open: Not closed, ajar.
• for the present: For now; temporarily or at this time.
• of any kind: Of any type or variety whatsoever.
• in drawing: Indicated or shown within a technical drawing.
• let in: To allow someone to enter or come in
• except that: But; with the exception that.
• time out: A brief suspension of activity; a pause.
• in jest: Said as a joke, not seriously.
• see into: To investigate or examine closely.
• on a level: In a fair and equal manner; with equal opportunities.
• level with: To be honest and straightforward with someone; to tell someone the truth.
• in the scene: Present at the location where something is happening or has happened.
• front and back: On both the front and rear surfaces.
• for an instant: For a very short period of time; momentarily.
• answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• look: Person's beauty or physical attractiveness
• feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
• day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• night: Time when sun does not shine
• sit: To take an exam
• pupil: Someone who follows, is being taught by an artist
• hall: Area just inside the entrance of a building
• room: All of the people inside a particular room
• girl: A female child; a young woman
• lady: Another way of saying 'woman'
• temple: A flat area on the side of the forehead
• window: Opening in a wall or door to let in light
• door: You walk through this when you go in a room