Vocabulary

• 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
• all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
• at least: As a minimum
• in truth: In fact; actually; really
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on 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.
• on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
• go on: To continue doing something
• lie in: To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
• on the point of: About to do something very soon.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
• in the presence of: While someone or something else is present.
• spread out: To extend or stretch over a large area.
• set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
• at the corner: Situated where two streets or edges meet at an angle.
• in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
• for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
• above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• bend down: To bend your body toward the floor
• in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
• in sooth: In truth; really or truly (archaic or literary).
• in consequence: As a result; therefore.
• at length: In detail; fully
• at intervals: Occurring with breaks of time in between.
• together with: In addition to; along with.
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• out of breath: Having difficulty breathing, often after physical exertion.
• in accordance with: In agreement with; following
• secret of: The key or hidden information that explains something.
• wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• at the door of: Located very close to the entrance or opening of a place.
• burst into: To enter a place suddenly and forcefully.
• by heart: Learned or memorized perfectly.
• at ease
• for pity's sake: An expression showing frustration or pleading urgently.
• on tiptoe: Walking quietly with raised heels to avoid making noise.
• hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
• in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
• start out: To begin your life or career in a particular way.
• on account of: Because of.
• account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
• in parallel: Done at the same time; simultaneously.
• from top to bottom: Completely or thoroughly; in every part.
• tone with: To be consistent or appropriate in style or mood.
• in play: In a state of being actively involved in a game or activity.
• at hand: Close by; readily available.
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• without knowing: Unaware; without being conscious of something.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• break out
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• pass by: To go past someone or something.
• in motion: Moving; not stationary.
• man up: To behave in a braver or more resilient way; to face a difficult situation with courage.
• look upon: To consider or regard in a particular way.
• come up: To come closer to someone; approach
• as you wish: A polite way of granting a request or giving permission.
• on the alert: Being watchful and ready to react immediately.
• burst out: To suddenly express an emotion or sound.
• lie with: To have sexual intercourse with someone.
• for fear of: Because of anxiety or apprehension that something undesirable might happen.
• part with: To give something away; relinquish possession of something.
• make with: To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
• draw out: To lengthen (far beyond the normal limits)
• show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
• attentive to: Paying close attention to someone or something.
• in red: Marked or written using the colour red.
• become of: To happen or become the result of something.
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• on the carpet: Called for a reprimand or formal criticism.
• for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
• in faith: Truly; certainly; indeed.
• in company with: Accompanied or together with others.
• by god: An expression of surprise, shock, or emphasis.
• in conclusion: Used to indicate a summary or final point.
• as against: Compared with; in contrast to.
• chance on: To find or discover something unexpectedly.
• fly out: To leave a place by airplane.
• with the exception of: Excluding; not including.
• of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
• push on: To continue with some effort; persevere
• pour out: To serve a drink by letting it flow from a container.
• on the square: Behaving honestly and fairly.
• know better: To be wise enough not to do something.
• on the double: Very quickly; immediately
• at last: Finally; after a long delay.
• like a man: To act bravely or responsibly.
• in passing: Mentioned briefly or casually without focus.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• lights up: Third-person singular present tense of to illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
• see through: To realize the truth about
• turn over: To lose possession of a ball in sports
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• provided with: Past tense of providing; supplied or equipped someone with something.
• a few moments: A short period of time
• to the left: In or toward the left direction.
• lay in: To provide stocks (e.g. for the winter)
• such as: For example; like
• pour forth: To emit or express something freely and abundantly.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
• end in: To have something as the final result.
• hand over: To give into the possession or control of another
• brush away: To remove something by sweeping or wiping with a brush or hand.
• hold in: To hide your emotions and not let them show
• in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
• wall in: To surround something tightly with walls or barriers.
• in capital letters: Written using uppercase letters only.
• come for: To arrive to collect someone or something.
• in a fair way: Making good progress toward a goal or result.
• in point: Relevant; pertinent
• get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• round to: To visit someone's place informally, usually briefly.
• hanging out: To spend time with your friends
• in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
• speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
• arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
• in hell: In a very bad or unpleasant situation
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• at the feet of: Being in a position of submission or deep respect near someone.
• pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• in the act: While performing an action, especially something wrong or illegal.
• beneath the surface: In or under the outer layer of something, often physically below.
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• on the part of: By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
• in the open: Publicly; not secret.
• to boot: In addition; as well; besides.
• in glass: Kept inside glass containers or greenhouses for protection or display.
• left open: Not closed, ajar.
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• come forth: To appear; to emerge.
• with dignity: In a manner that shows respect and seriousness.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• in the least: Not at all; to the smallest degree.
• on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
• on the watch: Being alert and carefully observing for something.
• on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• see stars: To feel dizzy or confused, usually after a blow to the head.
• in the name of heaven: An exclamation showing shock or protest.
• in pursuit: Following or chasing someone or something, typically to catch them.
• by chance: Accidentally; without planning.
• in circulation: Available and being used by the public.
• clock in: To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
• chop up: To cut something into small pieces.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
• slip into: To quickly put on (a piece of clothing).
• hard by: Very near or close to something.
• at your service: Willing and able to help you.
• in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
• shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
• in the black: Operating with a profit; not in debt.
• at the point of: Just about to do something or reach a state.
• on fire: Very successful or popular
• in hand: In one's possession or control.
• stand out
• on the bench: Not actively playing in a game; in reserve.
• closer than: Nearer in distance compared to something else.
• in order that: With the purpose or intention that.
• on the verge of: Very near to doing or experiencing something.
• condemned to: To be destined for a particular fate, usually negative.
• at the sight of: When seeing something, especially suddenly or unexpectedly.
• care for: To want or desire a thing
• descend upon: To arrive somewhere in large numbers suddenly.
• red hot: Extremely hot; heated to a point of glowing red.
• man: Humans in general, including male and female
• young: At an early stage of existence; not mature
• door: You walk through this when you go in a room
• girl: A female child; a young woman
• brother: A boy or man who shares a parent with you
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• poor: Inferior; below the normal standard
• arm: To activate a weapon or bomb for use
• good: Proper, appropriate or right
• hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
• window: Opening in a wall or door to let in light
• love: Person's name
• beautiful: Having dome something well
• face: To cover a surface with something like paint
• chair: A person in charge of an official meeting
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• dancer: People who move their body with rhythm to music
• air: Mixture of gases around the earth that we breathe
• fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
• purse: Small bag for carrying money and other things
• officer: Person of high position in an organization
• king: Person considered the best or top at something
• soul: Central or basic part of something
• neck: Part of the body joining the head and the body
• cousin: Child of your uncle or aunt
• square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• corner: To force into a position impossible to escape from
• fire: Heat and the flame produced when burning
• art: Creative skill using the imagination e.g. painting
• captain: Title of a senior officer in the military
• reply: Answer to someone's question
• goat: Small animal with beard and horns
• priest: Person who can perform ceremonies in a religion
• smile: To put up the corners of mouth to show happiness
• remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
• tower: Tall, narrow building
• spider: Small creature with 8 legs that spins cobwebs
• silence: State of being quiet and not talking for a time
• charm: Quality of making people like you; attractiveness
• suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
• voice: Ability to sing well
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• stone: Hard, solid piece of rock
• appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
• master: To gain control over something
• cell: Smallest unit of living things in biology
• devil: A spirit said to be evil
• sword: A long metal weapon with a sharp point and edge
• tone: Atmosphere or feeling in a message
• gaze: Direction you are looking
• scholar: Educated person who attends or attended school
• staircase: Flight of stairs and the structures supporting it
• exclaimed: To say or shout something suddenly
• gloomy: (E.g. of a room) dark; dim; poorly lit
• archdeacon: Church official ranking just below a bishop
• de: Of; expressing origin, possession, or separation
• gypsy: Itinerant person; wanderer
• thou: An old-fashioned word for you
• la: The syllable naming the sixth (submediant) note of a major or minor scale in solmization
• dame: Title of respect given to a woman
• beheld: To look at
• monsieur: (French) Mr; sir
• thee: An old-fashioned word for you
• chamber: Enclosed space that contains something
• furnace: Container with hot fire for melting metal, etc.
• tambourine: Shallow drum with metal discs, held in the hand
• mantle: History cloak without sleeves worn over clothes
• halt: To stop, or cause something, e.g. a car, to stop
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