Vocabulary

• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
• at last: Finally; after a long delay.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• at least: As a minimum
• by no means: Certainly not; in no way.
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• at present: Currently; now
• hear of: To know about someone or something because you have been told about them
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• on the contrary: In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• at length: In detail; fully
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• next to: Being located along side another
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
• account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
• delight in: To take great pleasure in something.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• sit down: To take a seat
• stand up with: To support or defend someone or something.
• care for: To want or desire a thing
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• such as: For example; like
• in consequence: As a result; therefore.
• in vain: Without success or result; futilely.
• on horseback: Riding a horse or sitting astride a horse.
• go on: To continue doing something
• more than once: On more than one occasion; repeatedly.
• have at: To attack someone or something.
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• in a hurry: Acting or moving with great haste; rushed.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in favour of
• in comparison: When compared to something else.
• a few moments: A short period of time
• in point: Relevant; pertinent
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• give over: To give all your energies to; devote
• go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
• take delight: To get a lot of pleasure from something
• to pieces: Broken into many small parts.
• for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
• second hand: (Of goods) already used
• compared with: In relation to
• regardless of
• found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
• ease with: To make something less painful, difficult, or troubling; to comfort or relieve.
• by trade: According to one's profession or occupation.
• provided with: Past tense of providing; supplied or equipped someone with something.
• of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
• on the strength of: Based on or because of something.
• attentive to: Paying close attention to someone or something.
• trade in: To give something as part of the payment for something else.
• by nature: Inherently; by one's character or disposition.
• talk over: To discuss something thoroughly in order to reach a decision or agreement.
• to the purpose: In a way that is relevant and meaningful to the matter.
• in all probability: Almost certainly; very likely to happen.
• from the first: From the very beginning.
• in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
• to a man: Every single person involved without exception.
• in question: Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
• by design: Intentionally; deliberately.
• with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
• in the least: Not at all; to the smallest degree.
• to the exclusion of: Including only one thing and leaving out others.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
• in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
• over the way: Located nearby or close by, often across the road.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
• wet through: Completely soaked with water or liquid.
• in pursuit: Following or chasing someone or something, typically to catch them.
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• set off: To start a journey
• walk alone: To walk without company; to walk by oneself.
• in contempt: Showing disrespect or disobedience to authority.
• get the better of: To defeat or overcome someone or something, especially emotions.
• for the present: For now; temporarily or at this time.
• bring back: To cause to remember
• come at: To approach someone to attack them
• let down
• deal in: To buy and sell a particular product or products.
• to order: To give an instruction or command.
• become of: To happen or become the result of something.
• without exception: Including everyone or everything; in every case; without any exclusions.
• run on: To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
• going on: To continue doing something
• for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
• younger sister: A female sibling born after oneself.
• join in
• on to: Toward something; forward
• write in: To add text to a document or form.
• of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
• in writing: Expressed or presented in written form, rather than spoken.
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
• ride off: To leave on horseback or other vehicle.
• by all means: Certainly; of course
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• in the hope of: With the expectation or desire for something to happen.
• ran up to: Approached quickly by running.
• after dinner: Following the meal of dinner.
• suffer from: To experience pain or distress; to be badly affected by.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• by the by: Incidentally; in passing; as a side note.
• awake to: To become aware of something.
• together with: In addition to; along with.
• dying to: Extremely eager or anxious to do or have something.
• sit by: To do nothing while something bad is happening.
• presence of mind: The ability to remain calm and take quick, sensible action in a difficult situation.
• vouch for: To assert or confirm as a truth based on one's experience or knowledge.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• time left: The amount of time that remains or is available.
• on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
• call in: To ask others for help when in need
• got to: To arrive at some place
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• at variance: In disagreement or conflict with someone or something.
• on good terms: Having a friendly or cooperative relationship.
• do without: To manage without having or doing something
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
• in due time: At the appropriate time; eventually.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• make up: To invent or create a story
• in the closet: Keeping something, often sexual orientation, secret.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
• meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
• on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
• followed up: To check information or facts later
• on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
• inquire after: To ask about someone's health or wellbeing.
• call on: To order or ask someone to do a specific activity
• sister: Female you share a parent with
• dear: Loved or valued very much
• room: All of the people inside a particular room
• young: At an early stage of existence; not mature
• evening: To make something level; to flatten
• mother: Female who has a child or children; female parent
• friend: Person who you like and enjoy being with
• man: Humans in general, including male and female
• good: Proper, appropriate or right
• dance: To move your body rhythmically to music
• father: A male parent
• visit: To go to a place for a time, usually for a reason
• morning: Early part of the day before 12 p.m
• great: Very good; better than before
• ball: Large dance where people dress formally
• cry: To sound an animal may make to call its family
• agreeable: Willing to agree with or to do something
• ill: Not well or sick
• immediately: Without any delay; straight away
• receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
• invitation: When someone asks another to attend an event, etc.
• return: To hit something back to the other player or team
• pleasant: Causing a good feeling
• pleased: To entertain someone, by dancing, singing etc.
• add: To include as well
• hope: When you wish something will happen; what you wish
• glad: Happy or pleased about something/to do something
• library: Place where books and other media are kept
• lady: Another way of saying 'woman'
• reply: Answer to someone's question
• sir: Form of polite address to a man you do not know
• pleasure: Feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
• attention: Taking notice of someone or something
• handsome: A large amount or quantity
• neighbourhood: Area of a town or city that people live in
• charm: Quality of making people like you; attractiveness
• continued: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• delight: Strong feeling of great pleasure
• beauty: Something attractive that produces great pleasure
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• behaviour: The way a person or thing acts; manner
• advantage: Thing making the chance of success higher
• opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
• manner: The way a person acts, talks, or behaves
• assure: To confirm; state with certainty something is so
• admiration: A feeling of respect and appreciation
• pride: Sense of your own importance and worth
• temper: An angry mood or fit; temperament
• settle: To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
• estate: A large piece of land, usually with a large house
• affection: Feeling of liking someone or something
• fortune: What might happen to you in the future
• gentleman: Man who has good manners and is considerate
• observe: To celebrate a particular holiday/religious event
• honour: To fulfill an agreement
• kindness: Quality of being warmhearted and helpful
• carriage: Vehicle on wheels, usually pulled by a horse
• acquaintance: Person that you know but isn't a good friend
• colonel: Person with senior rank in an army or air force
• accomplish: To succeed in doing; complete successfully
• civility: Or courteous behavior and politeness
• compliment: Remark saying someone looks nice, plays well, etc.
• scarcely: Only a very short time before
• eld: Late time of life
• countenance: Expression of the face