Vocabulary

• at length: In detail; fully
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
• at the corner: Situated where two streets or edges meet at an angle.
• from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• by night: During the night; not during the day.
• at last: Finally; after a long delay.
• on the point of: About to do something very soon.
• by day: During the daytime; not at night.
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• in truth: In fact; actually; really
• of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
• without knowing: Unaware; without being conscious of something.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
• at the door of: Located very close to the entrance or opening of a place.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• a few moments: A short period of time
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• at least: As a minimum
• such as: For example; like
• in passing: Mentioned briefly or casually without focus.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• with the exception of: Excluding; not including.
• all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• in vain: Without success or result; futilely.
• few steps: A small number of steps; a short distance.
• by virtue of: By reason of; because of.
• have to: Must do
• cling to: To hold onto something tightly, often for support or safety.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• in haste: With excessive speed or urgency; hurriedly.
• in order that: With the purpose or intention that.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• on occasion: Sometimes, but not regularly.
• in honor of: To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
• strip of: A long, narrow piece of something.
• lay in: To provide stocks (e.g. for the winter)
• to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
• in reserve: Kept as a backup or for future use.
• in the act: While performing an action, especially something wrong or illegal.
• in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
• drink in: To absorb or take in something with great enjoyment.
• make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• dart about: To move quickly and suddenly in many directions.
• at ease
• turn in: To produce or achieve a good performance
• come up to: To meet expectations
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• burst into: To enter a place suddenly and forcefully.
• set about: To begin or start to do something
• in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
• out of place: Not comfortable or belonging in a particular situation.
• hold your tongue: To stop yourself from saying something you might regret.
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• on foot
• on horseback: Riding a horse or sitting astride a horse.
• in rags: Wearing tattered or very poor clothing.
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• each section: Every individual part or division of something.
• in play: In a state of being actively involved in a game or activity.
• plunge into: To begin doing something with great enthusiasm or to become very involved in something.
• compared with: In relation to
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• even once: At least one time; even a single time.
• food for thought: Something worth thinking seriously about.
• at the feet of: Being in a position of submission or deep respect near someone.
• at your service: Willing and able to help you.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• set off: To start a journey
• after a fashion: To some extent; but not very well or perfectly.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• on the alert: Being watchful and ready to react immediately.
• on a level: In a fair and equal manner; with equal opportunities.
• level with: To be honest and straightforward with someone; to tell someone the truth.
• become of: To happen or become the result of something.
• in a word: Briefly; in short.
• play upon: Exploit someone's emotions or weaknesses for advantage.
• of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
• presence of mind: The ability to remain calm and take quick, sensible action in a difficult situation.
• or simply: Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
• in the sticks: In a remote or rural area, far from towns or cities.
• in question: Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
• as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
• red hot: Extremely hot; heated to a point of glowing red.
• see to: To attend to; take care of
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• on the hog: Living without money or relying on scarce resources.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in the presence of: While someone or something else is present.
• go through with: To complete a promise or plan that is difficult
• through with: Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• to death: Extremely; to a great degree
• by foot: Walking, instead of using transport
• in pursuit: Following or chasing someone or something, typically to catch them.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
• slip in: To enter a place quietly or unnoticed.
• by your side: Near you, supporting you.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in red: Marked or written using the colour red.
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• climb up: To ascend or move to a higher position by using one's hands and feet.
• on tiptoe: Walking quietly with raised heels to avoid making noise.
• for the last time: Used to emphasize that something is said or done finally or repeatedly.
• move to: To change the place where you live or work.
• pick me up: To collect someone or something from a place.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• fall upon: To attack someone or something suddenly and violently.
• step down: To reduce the amount of something
• sit down: To take a seat
• more than once: On more than one occasion; repeatedly.
• in a manner: In a specific way or style.
• in the twinkling of an eye: Happening very quickly or suddenly.
• in the teeth of: Despite facing strong opposition, difficulties, or obstacles.
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• burst out: To suddenly express an emotion or sound.
• enter into: To begin or become involved in something, such as an agreement or activity.
• under the breath: Speaking very quietly, almost inaudibly, usually to oneself.
• at intervals: Occurring with breaks of time in between.
• of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
• bore in: To interrupt or intrude uninvited into a conversation or situation.
• dog days: The hottest and most oppressive period of summer.
• in succession: Following one after the other without interruption.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
• lie down: To put your body in a flat position, as to sleep
• to boot: In addition; as well; besides.
• man: Humans in general, including male and female
• girl: A female child; a young woman
• young: At an early stage of existence; not mature
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• street: Road in a city with buildings and places to walk
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
• begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
• foot: Base of something such as a mountain or vase
• hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
• night: Time when sun does not shine
• good: Proper, appropriate or right
• great: Very good; better than before
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• poor: Inferior; below the normal standard
• king: Person considered the best or top at something
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• pass: Act of giving a ball to another player in a sport
• crowd: To force too many things, people into
• fire: Heat and the flame produced when burning
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• corner: To force into a position impossible to escape from
• order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
• purse: Small bag for carrying money and other things
• supper: Evening meal, often when informal
• fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• circle: A perfectly round shape
• seat: To have seats available for a number of people
• centre: Community place people go health or social reasons
• poet: Person who writes poems
• goat: Small animal with beard and horns
• reply: Answer to someone's question
• voice: Ability to sing well
• hung: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
• remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
• blind: Unable to see; with eyes that cannot see
• captain: Title of a senior officer in the military
• suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
• ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
• raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
• disappear: To no longer see because it's not there any more
• pavement: Surface next to a road for people to walk on
• length: Distance from one end of a pool to the other
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• master: To gain control over something
• stool: Single seat without support for the arms or back
• devil: A spirit said to be evil
• philosopher: Person studying the meaning of truth and life
• fellow: Man or a boy
• mud: Soft, wet dirt
• straw: Dry yellow stems of crops such as wheat
• grand: A counter for 1000 of something
• pursue: To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
• mingle: To mix or come into contact, as people at a party
• procession: Group moving slowly as part of a ceremony
• exclaimed: To say or shout something suddenly
• formidable: Powerful; causing fear and deserving respect
• bishop: Senior member of the Christian church
• gypsy: Itinerant person; wanderer
• de: Of; expressing origin, possession, or separation
• la: The syllable naming the sixth (submediant) note of a major or minor scale in solmization
• vagabond: Wanderer; tramp
• pope: Bishop of Rome and the head of the Catholic Church
• pallet: Flat surface used for moving, storing heavy goods
• duke: Title given to a man below the rank of prince
• tambourine: Shallow drum with metal discs, held in the hand
• mademoiselle: Used as a courtesy title of an unmarried woman
• bourgeois: Of or typical of the middle class; stuffy; pompous
• hideous: Very ugly; frightening-looking
• lame: Having a damaged leg/foot making walking painful
• archdeacon: Church official ranking just below a bishop
• aux: Shortened form of 'auxiliary'
• brow: Area on a face below the hair and above the eyes