Vocabulary

• in hand: In one's possession or control.
• go hand in hand: Two things closely related or connected, usually occurring together.
• great minds think alike: Used to express that intelligent people often have the same ideas.
• paint the town red: To go out and enjoy oneself flamboyantly.
• in a pickle: In a difficult situation.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• go together: To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• storm in a teacup: A lot of unnecessary anger or worry about a small problem.
• have to: Must do
• for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
• next to: Being located along side another
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• burning the candle at both ends: To overwork oneself by doing too many activities day and night.
• jet lagged: Feeling tired and disoriented after a long flight across time zones.
• with time: As time passes; eventually.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• fuss over: To show excessive attention or care for someone.
• in use: Being used at the present time.
• be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
• on the same page: To have a shared understanding or agreement about something.
• on the same wavelength: Having similar ideas or feelings; understanding each other well.
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• situation: Place, position or area that something is in
• expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
• progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
• adorable: Lovable or appealing, e.g. like a cute child
• imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
• pronounce: To state something in a legal or official way
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• outfit: A set of clothing (with accessories)
• condition: To improve something to make it better
• mean: Average of a set of numbers
• refer: To talk about or write about something
• wisdom: Knowledge gained from experience in life
• professional: Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
• alcohol: A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
• argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
• pride: Sense of your own importance and worth
• vinegar: Sharp-tasting liquid made from sour wine, malt etc.
• harmony: Pleasing, attractive combination of parts, things
• source: Piece of information; a person giving information
• groom: To make neat and smart in appearance
• flock: Group of animals or birds that live together
• informal: Casual; relaxed
• british: Concerning the culture and people of British
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• tick: To function properly or normally
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• storm: To act violently or angrily
• purse: Small bag for carrying money and other things
• connect: To associate a thing with something else
• worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
• pickle: A cucumber preserved in brine or vinegar
• outrage: Very wrong or cruel act which causes great anger
• great: Very good; better than before
• bride: Woman who is, or who will get married soon
• delightful: Greatly pleasing or entertaining
• person: Man, woman or child
• velvet: Type of smooth cloth which is soft to the touch
• wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
• trust: To expect confidently
• hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
• dutch: Concerning the culture and people of Holland
• spice: Plant used for making food sweet or hot-tasting
• isolate: To identify, consider, or deal with separately
• bore: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
• share: Part-ownership in a property, business or company
• alike: Equally; applied equally to several people/things
• smoothly: In an evenly flowing manner or movement
• pepper: Green, red, or yellow vegetable with hollow center
• thunderstorm: Storm with heavy rain with thunder and lightning
• hen: Adult female chicken
• granny: Grandmother
• saucepan: Deep pan with a handle used for stewing or boiling
• stag: Adult male deer
• candlelight: Light provided by a burning candle