Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• to death: Extremely; to a great degree
• at least: As a minimum
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• in confidence: Communicating privately and confidentially.
• in case of: If something happens; in the event of.
• look over: To check something to see it works well; inspect
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• at length: In detail; fully
• a few moments: A short period of time
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• little man: A man of short stature.
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• in the light of: Considering new information or facts.
• look upon: To consider or regard in a particular way.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• for an instant: For a very short period of time; momentarily.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• at last: Finally; after a long delay.
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• to the left: In or toward the left direction.
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• to the good: An advantage or credit that one has.
• pipe in: To suddenly interrupt or add to a conversation.
• in a corner: In a situation where one is trapped or pressured with few options.
• all ears: Fully attentive; very interested in hearing what someone has to say.
• except that: But; with the exception that.
• in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
• by no means: Certainly not; in no way.
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• speak out: To express your opinion frankly and publicly, especially about something that you disagree with.
• name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
• at random
• for instance: As an example.
• in aid of: For the purpose of helping or supporting someone or something.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
• got to: To arrive at some place
• at the corner: Situated where two streets or edges meet at an angle.
• sit down: To take a seat
• for all that: Despite that; even though.
• dwell upon: To think or talk about something for a long time.
• presence of mind: The ability to remain calm and take quick, sensible action in a difficult situation.
• in the pay of: Receiving money regularly from an employer or for secret work.
• at a loss
• hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• horn in: To interrupt or intrude uninvited into a conversation or activity.
• on end: Continuously; without stopping.
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
• at the risk of: Used to introduce a statement that may offend or be criticized.
• on duty
• go on: To continue doing something
• between you and me: Said to show that the information is private or confidential.
• get back to: To get in contact with someone again
• think twice: To consider something carefully before doing it, especially because it could have negative consequences.
• on the sly: Doing something secretly or stealthily.
• in favour of
• all along: From the beginning; all the time.
• at the sight of: When seeing something, especially suddenly or unexpectedly.
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• with a will: With energetic and enthusiastic effort.
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• going on: To continue doing something
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• bear in mind: To remember and consider something.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
• over against: Directly opposite or facing something.
• of late: Recently; lately.
• slip by: To pass or elapse unnoticed or without being acted upon.
• slip into: To quickly put on (a piece of clothing).
• speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
• hand out: To distribute papers (often in class)
• do without: To manage without having or doing something
• put back: To return something to the proper place
• have at: To attack someone or something.
• look back: To think about past events
• walk with: To accompany someone while walking.
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• those times: A period in the past, often remembered fondly.
• for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
• in red: Marked or written using the colour red.
• face out: To have the front or main side directed towards something.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• black sheep: A person who is different from the rest of their family or group and who is considered a disgrace.
• to this effect: In words that have this meaning or result.
• in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
• in the meanwhile: During the time between two events.
• as follows: Used to introduce a list or explanation.
• with difficulty: Indicates doing something with great effort or struggle.
• rein in: To control or limit something.
• in the hope of: With the expectation or desire for something to happen.
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• leave off: To stop doing something.
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• in answer to: As a response to something.
• in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
• count up: To add numbers together to find a total; to increase gradually.
• in attendance: Present at a particular event or meeting.
• lay in: To provide stocks (e.g. for the winter)
• pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
• get at: To criticize someone, often personally
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• at the most: No more than; maximum amount or degree.
• draw upon: To use something that you have gradually gained or saved
• die out: To disappear completely; to become extinct
• break out
• in order that: With the purpose or intention that.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• out of harness: Not working or not engaged in usual duties or tasks.
• on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
• in hand: In one's possession or control.
• come near: To be nearly as much as (a value)
• break into: To start suddenly (crying, panicking, etc.)
• lift me up: To encourage or improve the mood of someone.
• end in: To have something as the final result.
• in vain: Without success or result; futilely.
• behind the curtain: Secretly; not in public view.
• under the circumstances: Considering the situation; given the facts.
• from the first: From the very beginning.
• in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
• for long: For a considerable period of time.
• share in: To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
• in secret: Done or kept in a way that is not known or seen by others.
• at heart: In one's real or essential nature; fundamentally.
• out of doors: Outside, in the open air.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
• at rest: Not moving or being used.
• apart from: Except for; not considering
• of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
• be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
• in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
• in power: Having control of a country or organization.
• connected with: Related to; associated with.
• before now: Up until this moment; previously.
• after dark: After the sun has set and night has begun.
• brother: A boy or man who shares a parent with you
• doctor: Person paid to help people become or stay healthy
• man: Humans in general, including male and female
• father: A male parent
• hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
• night: Time when sun does not shine
• good: Proper, appropriate or right
• face: To cover a surface with something like paint
• husband: Married man
• day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
• life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
• look: Person's beauty or physical attractiveness
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• dear: Loved or valued very much
• sister: Female you share a parent with
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• stand: To be a candidate in an election
• dead: Not alive
• mind: To be bothered or upset by something
• return: To hit something back to the other player or team
• cry: To sound an animal may make to call its family
• hope: When you wish something will happen; what you wish
• corner: To force into a position impossible to escape from
• side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• repeated: To do something over again
• heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
• gate: Place in a fence which can be opened or closed
• fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
• lie: To be in a horizontal or flat position
• spy: Person who gets secret information about an enemy
• sir: Form of polite address to a man you do not know
• prisoner: Someone kept in a prison as punishment for a crime
• breast: Fleshy part of a woman's body for feeding babies
• strike: To hit something
• difficulty: Something that is hard to do
• raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
• death: When someone dies; the end of life
• common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
• lay: Amateur; not being a trained priest
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
• voice: Ability to sing well
• handsome: A large amount or quantity
• pour: To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
• manner: The way a person acts, talks, or behaves
• citizen: Person who belongs to and has rights in a country
• gentleman: Man who has good manners and is considerate
• influence: To affect or change something indirectly
• jury: 12 citizens who decide if someone is guilty or not
• suspect: Person thought to have committed a crime
• grave: Hole in the ground in which you place a dead body
• sword: A long metal weapon with a sharp point and edge
• dreadful: Extremely bad, unpleasant, or ugly
• carriage: Vehicle on wheels, usually pulled by a horse
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• utter: To make a particular sound; speak
• morrow: Next day
• eld: Late time of life
• tribunal: Type of court with authority over specific issues
• antiquity: Very old object