English Vocabulary

mount definition mount  verb (go up, climb up): He can mount the stairs only with difficulty. (get on): Can you mount a horse and ride it? (place, fix, install): We are going to mount another surveillance camera above the back door. (organize and begin something): The museum mounted an exhibition …

  absent without leave (AWOL) (absent without permission) Jack was AWOL from school and got into a lot of trouble with his parents. Jane has gone AWOL. She hasn’t been in the office in a week. envocabulary.com

  take to heart (pay attention to) I hope you will take to heart the warnings about the dangers of sunbathing. (take seriously) Don’t take it to heart; I was just joking about your style. envocabulary.com

  Ways to “Ask for help.” Help! Would you mind assisting me with…? Help me. I would appreciate your help with… Please help me. Any chance you could help me with…? Could you do me a favor? Do you have a moment to help me with…? Is it possible for …

  at a snail’s pace (very slowly) There was heavy traffic, and we were driving at a snail’s pace. The economy is growing, but at a snail’s pace.     – English Vocabulary