Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• in isolation: Separately from other people or things; alone.
• on the run: Fleeing or trying to escape, especially from the police.
• on the basis of: Because of; using as a reason or justification.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• hide behind: To avoid responsibility or truth by using something as an excuse.
• in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
• have to: Must do
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• on view: Placed where others can see or examine.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
• in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
• except for: Not including; excluding.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• picks up: To catch a criminal and take to police station
• run to: To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
• out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
• on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
• get back to: To get in contact with someone again
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
• on the canvas: Knocked down, especially in boxing or other fights.
• at first glance: Upon initial observation or assessment.
• color in: To fill a drawing or space with color, often in artwork.
• black and white
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
• on foot
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• of a kind: Unique; not like anything else
• in terms of
• in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
• new level: A higher or improved stage of achievement or quality.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• out of favor: No longer approved of or supported; having lost popularity or approval.
• of the century: The most notable or important in a hundred-year period.
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• figure: To appear in a game, play or event
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
• life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• career: Particular occupation in professional life
• subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
• produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
• live: To be alive
• private: Being away from others and quiet
• century: Period of 100 years
• picture: General situation or state of being
• religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
• plate: Flat dish used for eating or serving food
• fame: (Person, thing) being well-known by many people
• bite: Amount of food taken into your mouth at one time
• nature: Person's character or particular way of behaving
• patron: Person buying products or services of a business
• supper: Evening meal, often when informal
• national: Concerning a nation as a whole
• artist: A person skilled and creative in art e.g. painter
• sword: A long metal weapon with a sharp point and edge
• gallery: Building to look at various types of art
• exhibition: Public event to display objects, art etc.
• lizard: Reptile with scales and a long body and tail
• basket: Amount contained in a basket; a basketful
• chapel: Room to hold religious services
• theatrical: Done in a dramatic way, so that people notice
• workshop: A brief intensive course for a small group
• cardinal: Of the greatest importance; paramount
• sophistication: Worldliness; experience; stylish taste
• formative: Having a long-term effect; giving form or shape
• allegory: Expression of symbolic fictional figures, actions
• waiter: Man who serves food or drinks in a restaurant
• baptist: Member of a Christian church using baptism