Vocabulary

• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• at least: As a minimum
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• have to: Must do
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• in terms of
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• slow down: To reduce the speed
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• on end: Continuously; without stopping.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
• allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
• work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
• red hot: Extremely hot; heated to a point of glowing red.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• walk with: To accompany someone while walking.
• with just: Using only; with no more than.
• catch up: To become equal with another person
• on fire: Very successful or popular
• on the brink of: Very near to experiencing something, usually something unpleasant.
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• come before: To happen or exist earlier in time than something else.
• a passion for: A strong enthusiasm or interest in something.
• come by: To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
• of use: Having practical value; useful or helpful.
• on that score: Regarding that particular point or aspect.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• with God: Being in the presence or care of God, often after death.
• in charge: To be responsible for
• by god: An expression of surprise, shock, or emphasis.
• going on: To continue doing something
• in the wind: Something likely to happen or be revealed soon.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• of the century: The most notable or important in a hundred-year period.
• scale up: To increase in size, number, or extent.
• make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
• spin round: To turn quickly or suddenly in a circular motion.
• spinning out: To prolong or extend something, often unnecessarily.
• in private: Not in public; in a place where other people cannot see or hear you
• take down: To capture physically
• lead to: To result in some action
• drum into: To teach or impress something repeatedly.
• around the corner: Very near; close by.
• lay in: To provide stocks (e.g. for the winter)
• lay ahead: To be going to happen in the future.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• in the grip of: Under the strong influence or control of something.
• on the contrary: In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
• looked forward to: To wait excitedly for something, e.g. a vacation
• those times: A period in the past, often remembered fondly.
• become of: To happen or become the result of something.
• prior to: Before a particular time or event.
• by your side: Near you, supporting you.
• inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
• wake up: To stop sleeping
• in the absence of: When someone or something is not present or available.
• to the core: Completely; fundamentally; in every aspect.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• make up: To invent or create a story
• go away: To go on vacation
• add up to: To amount to a particular sum or total.
• ride on: To continue as planned, despite difficulties.
• hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
• in hand: In one's possession or control.
• bring about: To cause to happen
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• all along: From the beginning; all the time.
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• in half: Divided into two equal parts.
• next to: Being located along side another
• set off: To start a journey
• in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
• complete with: Having something as an extra part or feature.
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• look upon: To consider or regard in a particular way.
• for all that: Despite that; even though.
• flaw in: A defect or imperfection in something.
• hide behind: To avoid responsibility or truth by using something as an excuse.
• on impact: Immediately upon collision or forceful contact.
• look over: To check something to see it works well; inspect
• in my book: According to my personal opinion or belief.
• rise above: To overcome or surmount a difficult situation or challenge.
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• together with: In addition to; along with.
• secret of: The key or hidden information that explains something.
• struggle for survival: The effort to stay alive in a difficult or dangerous situation.
• move away: To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• shift in: A change or alteration in something.
• on God: Used to solemnly swear or emphasize truthfulness.
• work out
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• by itself: Alone; without help or assistance.
• come to terms with: To accept something difficult or unpleasant.
• painfully shy: Extremely shy; excessively timid and uncomfortable in social situations.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• by nature: Inherently; by one's character or disposition.
• drive out: To force someone or something to leave a place or situation.
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• finish up: To complete or bring something to an end.
• write up: To make a written record of (a study, etc.)
• cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• on the verge of: Very near to doing or experiencing something.
• two halves: Two equal parts of something.
• fly apart: To break or separate suddenly into pieces.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• light up: To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
• in accordance with: In agreement with; following
• to order: To give an instruction or command.
• light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
• energy: Physical or mental strength
• narrator: Person or character who tells a story
• Einstein: Albert Einstein, a German-born theoretical physicist
• michael: A male given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'who is like God?'
• marie: A female given name, a French form of Mary.
• albert: Prince consort of Queen Victoria of England
• chi: Nd letter of the Greek alphabet
• du: Informal second-person singular pronoun in German, equivalent to 'you'
• dramatization: Conversion of a book into a play or film
• faraday: The basic SI unit of capacitance, equal to one coulomb per volt.
• otto: A male given name of German origin.
• davy: A male given name, often a diminutive of David.
• lavoisier: Antoine-Laurent de Lavoisier, a French chemist central to the 18th-century chemical revolution.