Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• have to: Must do
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
• at least: As a minimum
• go on: To continue doing something
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
• 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 love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
• come along: To go with someone who takes the lead
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
• cast down: Depressed; disheartened.
• sit down: To take a seat
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• by nature: Inherently; by one's character or disposition.
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
• of late: Recently; lately.
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• go away: To go on vacation
• make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
• write in: To add text to a document or form.
• to boot: In addition; as well; besides.
• old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
• never you mind: A phrase telling someone not to worry or ask about something.
• turn down: To fold something, e.g. a shirt collar
• come upon: To accidentally find; discover something
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• free and easy: Describes a relaxed, casual, and unconcerned manner or atmosphere.
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• call on: To order or ask someone to do a specific activity
• to a man: Every single person involved without exception.
• come after: To follow someone in order to threaten them
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
• clear up: To tidy things away, e.g. dirty dishes after meal
• in no time: Very quickly or soon
• as you wish: A polite way of granting a request or giving permission.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
• at length: In detail; fully
• run back: To come back
• on end: Continuously; without stopping.
• wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
• of ours: Belonging to us; associated with us.
• come up: To come closer to someone; approach
• melt away: To disappear gradually.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• trifle with: To treat someone or something without seriousness or respect.
• set eyes on: To see someone or something for the first time.
• for the present: For now; temporarily or at this time.
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• out of the question: Impossible; not worth discussing.
• to death: Extremely; to a great degree
• attentive to: Paying close attention to someone or something.
• for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
• once and for all: Completely and finally; decisively.
• look away: To turn your eyes in a different direction, especially because you are embarrassed, frightened, or upset.
• in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• away from home: Not at one's residence; at a distance from one's home.
• to the death: With the greatest effort or until the very end, often deadly.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• set off: To start a journey
• enter into: To begin or become involved in something, such as an agreement or activity.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• leave on: To keep something (especially clothing) on your body.
• home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• live and learn: You learn valuable lessons through your experiences.
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• proud of you: Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
• hear of: To know about someone or something because you have been told about them
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• at the hands of: By the agency or through the actions of.
• of a kind: Unique; not like anything else
• in due course: At the appropriate time; eventually.
• engage: To start to fight with an enemy
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
• fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
• imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
• suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
• blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
• distress: State of great sadness, anxiety or pain
• acquaintance: Person that you know but isn't a good friend
• introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• pleasure: Feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
• fortune: What might happen to you in the future
• tease: To purposefully bother an animal
• chamber: Enclosed space that contains something
• strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
• excuse: To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
• leave: To go away from; depart
• company: Good feeling from being with someone else
• altogether: All things considered
• delight: Strong feeling of great pleasure
• secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
• bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• offend: To break a rule or do something wrong
• fond: Happy and loving; To like someone or something very much
• excellent: Extremely good
• captain: Title of a senior officer in the military
• delightful: Greatly pleasing or entertaining
• beg: To ask someone in an emotional way for something
• gown: Long loose clothing worn over other clothes
• carriage: Vehicle on wheels, usually pulled by a horse
• lord: (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
• thunder: Loud sound
• understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
• accompany: To play music with someone
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• think: To have an idea about something without certainty
• castle: Large defensive building in historical times
• monk: Man belonging to religious group that live simply
• heroine: Woman of great courage/strength who saves others
• abbey: Religious building in a Christian community
• magic: Attractive, appealing, and exciting quality
• shocking: To affect someone with an electrical current
• gentleman: Man who has good manners and is considerate
• bath: Long container you fill with hot water to wash in
• dearest: Most loved or valued