Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• at least: As a minimum
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• got to: To arrive at some place
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• down the track: At some point in the future.
• go straight: To continue in the same direction without turning.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• next to: Being located along side another
• step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• at sea
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• going on: To continue doing something
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• wipe out: To destroy or be destroyed
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• sound right: To seem correct or accurate.
• for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
• in another way: Using a different method or approach.
• look after: To take care of someone or something
• except for: Not including; excluding.
• for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
• regardless of
• bring out: To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
• lost innocence: The state of having lost the quality of being innocent; a loss of purity or naiveté.
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
• allow for: To take into consideration
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
• once and for all: Completely and finally; decisively.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• reflect upon: To think deeply or carefully about something.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• in the light of: Considering new information or facts.
• on reflection: After thinking carefully or reconsidering something.
• bring about: To cause to happen
• on hand: Present and available; in attendance.
• account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
• first three: The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
• together with: In addition to; along with.
• by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
• in sight: Visible; able to be seen.
• share in: To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
• at last: Finally; after a long delay.
• in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
• put aside: To save money regularly.
• charged with: To be officially accused of something
• against the law: Not allowed according to the law; illegal.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
• in hand: In one's possession or control.
• disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
• under the circumstances: Considering the situation; given the facts.
• in vain: Without success or result; futilely.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• at the moment: At this time; now
• throw the book at: To punish someone as severely as possible.
• in every way: In all manners or respects; completely.
• home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
• think back: To recapture the past
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• signed on to: To formally agree to something, often by signing a document.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• philosophy: Study of ideas about the basic nature of life
• wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
• act: To behave in a certain way
• moral: In a way considered proper and good by most people
• case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
• cabin: Small basic wooden home in the countryside
• idea: Belief, thought, suggestion, opinion or plan
• consent: To agree or give approval to do something
• man: Humans in general, including male and female
• murder: Something that is difficult or painful to do
• fat: Amount beyond what is usual or necessary
• trolley: Cart with wheels, e.g. in a supermarket or airport