Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• have to: Must do
• set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
• deal with
• go away: To go on vacation
• shift in: A change or alteration in something.
• work over: To physically attack or beat someone severely.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• end in: To have something as the final result.
• in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
• above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
• reaches out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
• for free: Without charge; at no cost.
• drift towards: To gradually move or develop in a particular direction or state, often without conscious intention.
• for too long: For an excessively extended period.
• have been around: To have a lot of experience in life.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
• on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
• act on: To have an effect on something.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• no man's land: An unoccupied or disputed area, often dangerous.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• by the same token: For the same reason or based on the same logic.
• work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
• off the table: No longer being considered or discussed.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
• in keeping with: In agreement with; consistent with.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• take with: To bring something or someone along when you go somewhere.
• weigh up: To assess in order to make a decision about it
• vital for: Absolutely necessary or important; essential.
• of ours: Belonging to us; associated with us.
• in key: Singing or playing notes correctly according to the musical key.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• future: Time that is to come after the present
• principle: Moral rule or belief governing a person's behavior
• british: Concerning the culture and people of British
• currency: Widespread acceptance
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• choice: Decision between two or more possibilities
• union: Act of joining two or more things into one
• flexible: Bending easily
• global: Concerning, involving, affecting all of something
• national: Concerning a nation as a whole
• britain: The island of Great Britain, or the United Kingdom.
• referendum: Public vote on an issue