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:
adv.
1.
a
.
In
or
to
a h
i
gher position:
looking up.
b.
In a direction opposite to
the
center
of
the
earth
or a comparable gravitational center:
up
from
the lunar surface.
2.
In or to
an
upright position:
sat up in bed.
3.
a.
Above a surface:
coming up
for
air.
b.
So
as
to detach or unearth:
pulling up
we
eds.
c.
Above the horizon:
as the
sun
came
up.
4.
Into
view or existence:
draw up a
will
.
5.
Into consideration:
take
up a new topic.
6.
In or toward a position conventionally regarded as higher, as
on
a scale, chart, or map:
temperatures
head
ing up; up in Canada.
7.
To or
at
a higher price:
stocks
that
are
going up.
8.
So as to advance, increase, or improve:
Our
spirits
went
up.
9.
With
or to a greater intensity, pitch, or volume:
turn the sound up.
10.
Into a state of excitement or turbulence:
stir up; rouse up.
11.
Comp
let
ely; entirely:
d
ran
k
it
up in a gulp; fastened up the
coat
.
12.
Used
as an intens
if
ier of the
act
ion of a verb:
type
d up a list.
13.
So as to approach; near:
came up
and
kissed me.
14.
To a stop:
pulled up in front of the station.
15.
Each
; apiece:
The score
was
tied at 11 up.
16.
Apart
; into pieces:
tore it up.
17.
Nautical
To windward.
adj.
1.
Being above a
form
er position or level; higher:
My
grades are up. The pressure
is
up.
2.
a.
Out
of bed:
was up
by
seven
.
b.
Standing; erect.
c.
Facing upward:
two
cards up,
one
do
wn; the up side of a tossed coin.
3.
Raised; lifted:
a switch in the up position.
4.
Moving or directed upward:
an up elevator.
5.
a.
Marked by increased excitement or agitation; aroused:
Our
fight
ing spirit was up.
b.
Informal
Cheerful; optimistic; upbeat.
c.
Slang
Happily excited;
eu
phoric:
After
receiving the award, the performer was really up.
6.
Informal
Taking place; going on:
wondered
what
was up back
home
.
7.
Being considered;
under
study
:
a contract that is up for renewal.
8.
Run
ning as a candidate.
9.
On trial; charged:
The defendant is up for m
ans
laughter.
10.
Having
been
finished;
over
:
Your
time
is up.
11.
Informal
a.
Prepared; ready:
had
to
be
up for the game.
b.
Well informed; abreast:
not
up on sports.
12.
Functioning or capable of functioning normally; operational:
Their
computers are
now
up.
13.
Sports
Being ahead of one's opponent:
up two strokes in golf.
14.
Baseball
At bat.
15.
As a bet; at stake.
16.
Nautical
Bound; headed:
a freighter up for Panama.
prep.
1.
From a lower to or toward a higher point on:
up the hill.
2.
Toward or at a point farther a
long
:
two
miles
up the road.
3.
In a direction toward the source of:
up the Mississippi.
4.
Nautical
Against:
up the wind.
n.
1.
An upward slope; a rise.
2.
An upward movement or trend.
3.
Slang
A feeling of excitement or euphoria.
v.
upped
,
up·ping
,
ups
v.
tr.
1.
To increase:
upped their fees; upping our output.
2.
To raise to a higher level, especially to promote to a higher position.
3.
Nautical
To raise:
up anchor; up sail.
v.
intr.
1.
To get up; rise.
2.
Informal
To act suddenly or unexpectedly:
"She upped and perjured her immortal soul"
(Margery Allingham).
Idioms:
on the
up-and-up
/up and up
Informal
Open and honest.
up against
Confronted with; facing:
up against a strong opponent.
up to
1.
Occupied with, especially devising or scheming:
a prowler up to no good.
2.
Able to do or deal with:
didn't feel up to a long drive.
3.
Dependent on:
The success of
this
project is up to
us
.
4.
a.
To the point of; as
far
as:
I'm up to chapter 15 in my book.
b.
As long as:
allowed
up to two hours to finish the test.
c.
As many as:
see
d that yields up to 300 bushels per acre.
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
up
:
adv.
1.
a
.
In
or
to
a h
i
gher position:
looking up.
b.
In a direction opposite to
the
center
of
the
earth
or a comparable gravitational center:
up
from
the lunar surface.
2.
In or to
an
upright position:
sat up in bed.
3.
a.
Above a surface:
coming up
for
air.
b.
So
as
to detach or unearth:
pulling up
we
eds.
c.
Above the horizon:
as the
sun
came
up.
4.
Into
view or existence:
draw up a
will
.
5.
Into consideration:
take
up a new topic.
6.
In or toward a position conventionally regarded as higher, as
on
a scale, chart, or map:
temperatures
head
ing up; up in Canada.
7.
To or
at
a higher price:
stocks
that
are
going up.
8.
So as to advance, increase, or improve:
Our
spirits
went
up.
9.
With
or to a greater intensity, pitch, or volume:
turn the sound up.
10.
Into a state of excitement or turbulence:
stir up; rouse up.
11.
Comp
let
ely; entirely:
d
ran
k
it
up in a gulp; fastened up the
coat
.
12.
Used
as an intens
if
ier of the
act
ion of a verb:
type
d up a list.
13.
So as to approach; near:
came up
and
kissed me.
14.
To a stop:
pulled up in front of the station.
15.
Each
; apiece:
The score
was
tied at 11 up.
16.
Apart
; into pieces:
tore it up.
17.
Nautical
To windward.
adj.
1.
Being above a
form
er position or level; higher:
My
grades are up. The pressure
is
up.
2.
a.
Out
of bed:
was up
by
seven
.
b.
Standing; erect.
c.
Facing upward:
two
cards up,
one
do
wn; the up side of a tossed coin.
3.
Raised; lifted:
a switch in the up position.
4.
Moving or directed upward:
an up elevator.
5.
a.
Marked by increased excitement or agitation; aroused:
Our
fight
ing spirit was up.
b.
Informal
Cheerful; optimistic; upbeat.
c.
Slang
Happily excited;
eu
phoric:
After
receiving the award, the performer was really up.
6.
Informal
Taking place; going on:
wondered
what
was up back
home
.
7.
Being considered;
under
study
:
a contract that is up for renewal.
8.
Run
ning as a candidate.
9.
On trial; charged:
The defendant is up for m
ans
laughter.
10.
Having
been
finished;
over
:
Your
time
is up.
11.
Informal
a.
Prepared; ready:
had
to
be
up for the game.
b.
Well informed; abreast:
not
up on sports.
12.
Functioning or capable of functioning normally; operational:
Their
computers are
now
up.
13.
Sports
Being ahead of one's opponent:
up two strokes in golf.
14.
Baseball
At bat.
15.
As a bet; at stake.
16.
Nautical
Bound; headed:
a freighter up for Panama.
prep.
1.
From a lower to or toward a higher point on:
up the hill.
2.
Toward or at a point farther a
long
:
two
miles
up the road.
3.
In a direction toward the source of:
up the Mississippi.
4.
Nautical
Against:
up the wind.
n.
1.
An upward slope; a rise.
2.
An upward movement or trend.
3.
Slang
A feeling of excitement or euphoria.
v.
upped
,
up·ping
,
ups
v.
tr.
1.
To increase:
upped their fees; upping our output.
2.
To raise to a higher level, especially to promote to a higher position.
3.
Nautical
To raise:
up anchor; up sail.
v.
intr.
1.
To get up; rise.
2.
Informal
To act suddenly or unexpectedly:
"She upped and perjured her immortal soul"
(Margery Allingham).
Idioms:
on the
up-and-up
/up and up
Informal
Open and honest.
up against
Confronted with; facing:
up against a strong opponent.
up to
1.
Occupied with, especially devising or scheming:
a prowler up to no good.
2.
Able to do or deal with:
didn't feel up to a long drive.
3.
Dependent on:
The success of
this
project is up to
us
.
4.
a.
To the point of; as
far
as:
I'm up to chapter 15 in my book.
b.
As long as:
allowed
up to two hours to finish the test.
c.
As many as:
see
d that yields up to 300 bushels per acre.
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
up
:
adv.
1.
a
.
In
or
to
a h
i
gher position:
looking up.
b.
In a direction opposite to
the
center
of
the
earth
or a comparable gravitational center:
up
from
the lunar surface.
2.
In or to
an
upright position:
sat up in bed.
3.
a.
Above a surface:
coming up
for
air.
b.
So
as
to detach or unearth:
pulling up
we
eds.
c.
Above the horizon:
as the
sun
came
up.
4.
Into
view or existence:
draw up a
will
.
5.
Into consideration:
take
up a new topic.
6.
In or toward a position conventionally regarded as higher, as
on
a scale, chart, or map:
temperatures
head
ing up; up in Canada.
7.
To or
at
a higher price:
stocks
that
are
going up.
8.
So as to advance, increase, or improve:
Our
spirits
went
up.
9.
With
or to a greater intensity, pitch, or volume:
turn the sound up.
10.
Into a state of excitement or turbulence:
stir up; rouse up.
11.
Comp
let
ely; entirely:
d
ran
k
it
up in a gulp; fastened up the
coat
.
12.
Used
as an intens
if
ier of the
act
ion of a verb:
type
d up a list.
13.
So as to approach; near:
came up
and
kissed me.
14.
To a stop:
pulled up in front of the station.
15.
Each
; apiece:
The score
was
tied at 11 up.
16.
Apart
; into pieces:
tore it up.
17.
Nautical
To windward.
adj.
1.
Being above a
form
er position or level; higher:
My
grades are up. The pressure
is
up.
2.
a.
Out
of bed:
was up
by
seven
.
b.
Standing; erect.
c.
Facing upward:
two
cards up,
one
do
wn; the up side of a tossed coin.
3.
Raised; lifted:
a switch in the up position.
4.
Moving or directed upward:
an up elevator.
5.
a.
Marked by increased excitement or agitation; aroused:
Our
fight
ing spirit was up.
b.
Informal
Cheerful; optimistic; upbeat.
c.
Slang
Happily excited;
eu
phoric:
After
receiving the award, the performer was really up.
6.
Informal
Taking place; going on:
wondered
what
was up back
home
.
7.
Being considered;
under
study
:
a contract that is up for renewal.
8.
Run
ning as a candidate.
9.
On trial; charged:
The defendant is up for m
ans
laughter.
10.
Having
been
finished;
over
:
Your
time
is up.
11.
Informal
a.
Prepared; ready:
had
to
be
up for the game.
b.
Well informed; abreast:
not
up on sports.
12.
Functioning or capable of functioning normally; operational:
Their
computers are
now
up.
13.
Sports
Being ahead of one's opponent:
up two strokes in golf.
14.
Baseball
At bat.
15.
As a bet; at stake.
16.
Nautical
Bound; headed:
a freighter up for Panama.
prep.
1.
From a lower to or toward a higher point on:
up the hill.
2.
Toward or at a point farther a
long
:
two
miles
up the road.
3.
In a direction toward the source of:
up the Mississippi.
4.
Nautical
Against:
up the wind.
n.
1.
An upward slope; a rise.
2.
An upward movement or trend.
3.
Slang
A feeling of excitement or euphoria.
v.
upped
,
up·ping
,
ups
v.
tr.
1.
To increase:
upped their fees; upping our output.
2.
To raise to a higher level, especially to promote to a higher position.
3.
Nautical
To raise:
up anchor; up sail.
v.
intr.
1.
To get up; rise.
2.
Informal
To act suddenly or unexpectedly:
"She upped and perjured her immortal soul"
(Margery Allingham).
Idioms:
on the
up-and-up
/up and up
Informal
Open and honest.
up against
Confronted with; facing:
up against a strong opponent.
up to
1.
Occupied with, especially devising or scheming:
a prowler up to no good.
2.
Able to do or deal with:
didn't feel up to a long drive.
3.
Dependent on:
The success of
this
project is up to
us
.
4.
a.
To the point of; as
far
as:
I'm up to chapter 15 in my book.
b.
As long as:
allowed
up to two hours to finish the test.
c.
As many as:
see
d that yields up to 300 bushels per acre.
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
up
:
adv.
1.
a
.
In
or
to
a h
i
gher position:
looking up.
b.
In a direction opposite to
the
center
of
the
earth
or a comparable gravitational center:
up
from
the lunar surface.
2.
In or to
an
upright position:
sat up in bed.
3.
a.
Above a surface:
coming up
for
air.
b.
So
as
to detach or unearth:
pulling up
we
eds.
c.
Above the horizon:
as the
sun
came
up.
4.
Into
view or existence:
draw up a
will
.
5.
Into consideration:
take
up a new topic.
6.
In or toward a position conventionally regarded as higher, as
on
a scale, chart, or map:
temperatures
head
ing up; up in Canada.
7.
To or
at
a higher price:
stocks
that
are
going up.
8.
So as to advance, increase, or improve:
Our
spirits
went
up.
9.
With
or to a greater intensity, pitch, or volume:
turn the sound up.
10.
Into a state of excitement or turbulence:
stir up; rouse up.
11.
Comp
let
ely; entirely:
d
ran
k
it
up in a gulp; fastened up the
coat
.
12.
Used
as an intens
if
ier of the
act
ion of a verb:
type
d up a list.
13.
So as to approach; near:
came up
and
kissed me.
14.
To a stop:
pulled up in front of the station.
15.
Each
; apiece:
The score
was
tied at 11 up.
16.
Apart
; into pieces:
tore it up.
17.
Nautical
To windward.
adj.
1.
Being above a
form
er position or level; higher:
My
grades are up. The pressure
is
up.
2.
a.
Out
of bed:
was up
by
seven
.
b.
Standing; erect.
c.
Facing upward:
two
cards up,
one
do
wn; the up side of a tossed coin.
3.
Raised; lifted:
a switch in the up position.
4.
Moving or directed upward:
an up elevator.
5.
a.
Marked by increased excitement or agitation; aroused:
Our
fight
ing spirit was up.
b.
Informal
Cheerful; optimistic; upbeat.
c.
Slang
Happily excited;
eu
phoric:
After
receiving the award, the performer was really up.
6.
Informal
Taking place; going on:
wondered
what
was up back
home
.
7.
Being considered;
under
study
:
a contract that is up for renewal.
8.
Run
ning as a candidate.
9.
On trial; charged:
The defendant is up for m
ans
laughter.
10.
Having
been
finished;
over
:
Your
time
is up.
11.
Informal
a.
Prepared; ready:
had
to
be
up for the game.
b.
Well informed; abreast:
not
up on sports.
12.
Functioning or capable of functioning normally; operational:
Their
computers are
now
up.
13.
Sports
Being ahead of one's opponent:
up two strokes in golf.
14.
Baseball
At bat.
15.
As a bet; at stake.
16.
Nautical
Bound; headed:
a freighter up for Panama.
prep.
1.
From a lower to or toward a higher point on:
up the hill.
2.
Toward or at a point farther a
long
:
two
miles
up the road.
3.
In a direction toward the source of:
up the Mississippi.
4.
Nautical
Against:
up the wind.
n.
1.
An upward slope; a rise.
2.
An upward movement or trend.
3.
Slang
A feeling of excitement or euphoria.
v.
upped
,
up·ping
,
ups
v.
tr.
1.
To increase:
upped their fees; upping our output.
2.
To raise to a higher level, especially to promote to a higher position.
3.
Nautical
To raise:
up anchor; up sail.
v.
intr.
1.
To get up; rise.
2.
Informal
To act suddenly or unexpectedly:
"She upped and perjured her immortal soul"
(Margery Allingham).
Idioms:
on the
up-and-up
/up and up
Informal
Open and honest.
up against
Confronted with; facing:
up against a strong opponent.
up to
1.
Occupied with, especially devising or scheming:
a prowler up to no good.
2.
Able to do or deal with:
didn't feel up to a long drive.
3.
Dependent on:
The success of
this
project is up to
us
.
4.
a.
To the point of; as
far
as:
I'm up to chapter 15 in my book.
b.
As long as:
allowed
up to two hours to finish the test.
c.
As many as:
see
d that yields up to 300 bushels per acre.
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
up
:
adv.
1.
a
.
In
or
to
a h
i
gher position:
looking up.
b.
In a direction opposite to
the
center
of
the
earth
or a comparable gravitational center:
up
from
the lunar surface.
2.
In or to
an
upright position:
sat up in bed.
3.
a.
Above a surface:
coming up
for
air.
b.
So
as
to detach or unearth:
pulling up
we
eds.
c.
Above the horizon:
as the
sun
came
up.
4.
Into
view or existence:
draw up a
will
.
5.
Into consideration:
take
up a new topic.
6.
In or toward a position conventionally regarded as higher, as
on
a scale, chart, or map:
temperatures
head
ing up; up in Canada.
7.
To or
at
a higher price:
stocks
that
are
going up.
8.
So as to advance, increase, or improve:
Our
spirits
went
up.
9.
With
or to a greater intensity, pitch, or volume:
turn the sound up.
10.
Into a state of excitement or turbulence:
stir up; rouse up.
11.
Comp
let
ely; entirely:
d
ran
k
it
up in a gulp; fastened up the
coat
.
12.
Used
as an intens
if
ier of the
act
ion of a verb:
type
d up a list.
13.
So as to approach; near:
came up
and
kissed me.
14.
To a stop:
pulled up in front of the station.
15.
Each
; apiece:
The score
was
tied at 11 up.
16.
Apart
; into pieces:
tore it up.
17.
Nautical
To windward.
adj.
1.
Being above a
form
er position or level; higher:
My
grades are up. The pressure
is
up.
2.
a.
Out
of bed:
was up
by
seven
.
b.
Standing; erect.
c.
Facing upward:
two
cards up,
one
do
wn; the up side of a tossed coin.
3.
Raised; lifted:
a switch in the up position.
4.
Moving or directed upward:
an up elevator.
5.
a.
Marked by increased excitement or agitation; aroused:
Our
fight
ing spirit was up.
b.
Informal
Cheerful; optimistic; upbeat.
c.
Slang
Happily excited;
eu
phoric:
After
receiving the award, the performer was really up.
6.
Informal
Taking place; going on:
wondered
what
was up back
home
.
7.
Being considered;
under
study
:
a contract that is up for renewal.
8.
Run
ning as a candidate.
9.
On trial; charged:
The defendant is up for m
ans
laughter.
10.
Having
been
finished;
over
:
Your
time
is up.
11.
Informal
a.
Prepared; ready:
had
to
be
up for the game.
b.
Well informed; abreast:
not
up on sports.
12.
Functioning or capable of functioning normally; operational:
Their
computers are
now
up.
13.
Sports
Being ahead of one's opponent:
up two strokes in golf.
14.
Baseball
At bat.
15.
As a bet; at stake.
16.
Nautical
Bound; headed:
a freighter up for Panama.
prep.
1.
From a lower to or toward a higher point on:
up the hill.
2.
Toward or at a point farther a
long
:
two
miles
up the road.
3.
In a direction toward the source of:
up the Mississippi.
4.
Nautical
Against:
up the wind.
n.
1.
An upward slope; a rise.
2.
An upward movement or trend.
3.
Slang
A feeling of excitement or euphoria.
v.
upped
,
up·ping
,
ups
v.
tr.
1.
To increase:
upped their fees; upping our output.
2.
To raise to a higher level, especially to promote to a higher position.
3.
Nautical
To raise:
up anchor; up sail.
v.
intr.
1.
To get up; rise.
2.
Informal
To act suddenly or unexpectedly:
"She upped and perjured her immortal soul"
(Margery Allingham).
Idioms:
on the
up-and-up
/up and up
Informal
Open and honest.
up against
Confronted with; facing:
up against a strong opponent.
up to
1.
Occupied with, especially devising or scheming:
a prowler up to no good.
2.
Able to do or deal with:
didn't feel up to a long drive.
3.
Dependent on:
The success of
this
project is up to
us
.
4.
a.
To the point of; as
far
as:
I'm up to chapter 15 in my book.
b.
As long as:
allowed
up to two hours to finish the test.
c.
As many as:
see
d that yields up to 300 bushels per acre.
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
up
:
adv.
1.
a
.
In
or
to
a h
i
gher position:
looking up.
b.
In a direction opposite to
the
center
of
the
earth
or a comparable gravitational center:
up
from
the lunar surface.
2.
In or to
an
upright position:
sat up in bed.
3.
a.
Above a surface:
coming up
for
air.
b.
So
as
to detach or unearth:
pulling up
we
eds.
c.
Above the horizon:
as the
sun
came
up.
4.
Into
view or existence:
draw up a
will
.
5.
Into consideration:
take
up a new topic.
6.
In or toward a position conventionally regarded as higher, as
on
a scale, chart, or map:
temperatures
head
ing up; up in Canada.
7.
To or
at
a higher price:
stocks
that
are
going up.
8.
So as to advance, increase, or improve:
Our
spirits
went
up.
9.
With
or to a greater intensity, pitch, or volume:
turn the sound up.
10.
Into a state of excitement or turbulence:
stir up; rouse up.
11.
Comp
let
ely; entirely:
d
ran
k
it
up in a gulp; fastened up the
coat
.
12.
Used
as an intens
if
ier of the
act
ion of a verb:
type
d up a list.
13.
So as to approach; near:
came up
and
kissed me.
14.
To a stop:
pulled up in front of the station.
15.
Each
; apiece:
The score
was
tied at 11 up.
16.
Apart
; into pieces:
tore it up.
17.
Nautical
To windward.
adj.
1.
Being above a
form
er position or level; higher:
My
grades are up. The pressure
is
up.
2.
a.
Out
of bed:
was up
by
seven
.
b.
Standing; erect.
c.
Facing upward:
two
cards up,
one
do
wn; the up side of a tossed coin.
3.
Raised; lifted:
a switch in the up position.
4.
Moving or directed upward:
an up elevator.
5.
a.
Marked by increased excitement or agitation; aroused:
Our
fight
ing spirit was up.
b.
Informal
Cheerful; optimistic; upbeat.
c.
Slang
Happily excited;
eu
phoric:
After
receiving the award, the performer was really up.
6.
Informal
Taking place; going on:
wondered
what
was up back
home
.
7.
Being considered;
under
study
:
a contract that is up for renewal.
8.
Run
ning as a candidate.
9.
On trial; charged:
The defendant is up for m
ans
laughter.
10.
Having
been
finished;
over
:
Your
time
is up.
11.
Informal
a.
Prepared; ready:
had
to
be
up for the game.
b.
Well informed; abreast:
not
up on sports.
12.
Functioning or capable of functioning normally; operational:
Their
computers are
now
up.
13.
Sports
Being ahead of one's opponent:
up two strokes in golf.
14.
Baseball
At bat.
15.
As a bet; at stake.
16.
Nautical
Bound; headed:
a freighter up for Panama.
prep.
1.
From a lower to or toward a higher point on:
up the hill.
2.
Toward or at a point farther a
long
:
two
miles
up the road.
3.
In a direction toward the source of:
up the Mississippi.
4.
Nautical
Against:
up the wind.
n.
1.
An upward slope; a rise.
2.
An upward movement or trend.
3.
Slang
A feeling of excitement or euphoria.
v.
upped
,
up·ping
,
ups
v.
tr.
1.
To increase:
upped their fees; upping our output.
2.
To raise to a higher level, especially to promote to a higher position.
3.
Nautical
To raise:
up anchor; up sail.
v.
intr.
1.
To get up; rise.
2.
Informal
To act suddenly or unexpectedly:
"She upped and perjured her immortal soul"
(Margery Allingham).
Idioms:
on the
up-and-up
/up and up
Informal
Open and honest.
up against
Confronted with; facing:
up against a strong opponent.
up to
1.
Occupied with, especially devising or scheming:
a prowler up to no good.
2.
Able to do or deal with:
didn't feel up to a long drive.
3.
Dependent on:
The success of
this
project is up to
us
.
4.
a.
To the point of; as
far
as:
I'm up to chapter 15 in my book.
b.
As long as:
allowed
up to two hours to finish the test.
c.
As many as:
see
d that yields up to 300 bushels per acre.
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
up
:
adv.
1.
a
.
In
or
to
a h
i
gher position:
looking up.
b.
In a direction opposite to
the
center
of
the
earth
or a comparable gravitational center:
up
from
the lunar surface.
2.
In or to
an
upright position:
sat up in bed.
3.
a.
Above a surface:
coming up
for
air.
b.
So
as
to detach or unearth:
pulling up
we
eds.
c.
Above the horizon:
as the
sun
came
up.
4.
Into
view or existence:
draw up a
will
.
5.
Into consideration:
take
up a new topic.
6.
In or toward a position conventionally regarded as higher, as
on
a scale, chart, or map:
temperatures
head
ing up; up in Canada.
7.
To or
at
a higher price:
stocks
that
are
going up.
8.
So as to advance, increase, or improve:
Our
spirits
went
up.
9.
With
or to a greater intensity, pitch, or volume:
turn the sound up.
10.
Into a state of excitement or turbulence:
stir up; rouse up.
11.
Comp
let
ely; entirely:
d
ran
k
it
up in a gulp; fastened up the
coat
.
12.
Used
as an intens
if
ier of the
act
ion of a verb:
type
d up a list.
13.
So as to approach; near:
came up
and
kissed me.
14.
To a stop:
pulled up in front of the station.
15.
Each
; apiece:
The score
was
tied at 11 up.
16.
Apart
; into pieces:
tore it up.
17.
Nautical
To windward.
adj.
1.
Being above a
form
er position or level; higher:
My
grades are up. The pressure
is
up.
2.
a.
Out
of bed:
was up
by
seven
.
b.
Standing; erect.
c.
Facing upward:
two
cards up,
one
do
wn; the up side of a tossed coin.
3.
Raised; lifted:
a switch in the up position.
4.
Moving or directed upward:
an up elevator.
5.
a.
Marked by increased excitement or agitation; aroused:
Our
fight
ing spirit was up.
b.
Informal
Cheerful; optimistic; upbeat.
c.
Slang
Happily excited;
eu
phoric:
After
receiving the award, the performer was really up.
6.
Informal
Taking place; going on:
wondered
what
was up back
home
.
7.
Being considered;
under
study
:
a contract that is up for renewal.
8.
Run
ning as a candidate.
9.
On trial; charged:
The defendant is up for m
ans
laughter.
10.
Having
been
finished;
over
:
Your
time
is up.
11.
Informal
a.
Prepared; ready:
had
to
be
up for the game.
b.
Well informed; abreast:
not
up on sports.
12.
Functioning or capable of functioning normally; operational:
Their
computers are
now
up.
13.
Sports
Being ahead of one's opponent:
up two strokes in golf.
14.
Baseball
At bat.
15.
As a bet; at stake.
16.
Nautical
Bound; headed:
a freighter up for Panama.
prep.
1.
From a lower to or toward a higher point on:
up the hill.
2.
Toward or at a point farther a
long
:
two
miles
up the road.
3.
In a direction toward the source of:
up the Mississippi.
4.
Nautical
Against:
up the wind.
n.
1.
An upward slope; a rise.
2.
An upward movement or trend.
3.
Slang
A feeling of excitement or euphoria.
v.
upped
,
up·ping
,
ups
v.
tr.
1.
To increase:
upped their fees; upping our output.
2.
To raise to a higher level, especially to promote to a higher position.
3.
Nautical
To raise:
up anchor; up sail.
v.
intr.
1.
To get up; rise.
2.
Informal
To act suddenly or unexpectedly:
"She upped and perjured her immortal soul"
(Margery Allingham).
Idioms:
on the
up-and-up
/up and up
Informal
Open and honest.
up against
Confronted with; facing:
up against a strong opponent.
up to
1.
Occupied with, especially devising or scheming:
a prowler up to no good.
2.
Able to do or deal with:
didn't feel up to a long drive.
3.
Dependent on:
The success of
this
project is up to
us
.
4.
a.
To the point of; as
far
as:
I'm up to chapter 15 in my book.
b.
As long as:
allowed
up to two hours to finish the test.
c.
As many as:
see
d that yields up to 300 bushels per acre.
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
up
:
adv.
1.
a
.
In
or
to
a h
i
gher position:
looking up.
b.
In a direction opposite to
the
center
of
the
earth
or a comparable gravitational center:
up
from
the lunar surface.
2.
In or to
an
upright position:
sat up in bed.
3.
a.
Above a surface:
coming up
for
air.
b.
So
as
to detach or unearth:
pulling up
we
eds.
c.
Above the horizon:
as the
sun
came
up.
4.
Into
view or existence:
draw up a
will
.
5.
Into consideration:
take
up a new topic.
6.
In or toward a position conventionally regarded as higher, as
on
a scale, chart, or map:
temperatures
head
ing up; up in Canada.
7.
To or
at
a higher price:
stocks
that
are
going up.
8.
So as to advance, increase, or improve:
Our
spirits
went
up.
9.
With
or to a greater intensity, pitch, or volume:
turn the sound up.
10.
Into a state of excitement or turbulence:
stir up; rouse up.
11.
Comp
let
ely; entirely:
d
ran
k
it
up in a gulp; fastened up the
coat
.
12.
Used
as an intens
if
ier of the
act
ion of a verb:
type
d up a list.
13.
So as to approach; near:
came up
and
kissed me.
14.
To a stop:
pulled up in front of the station.
15.
Each
; apiece:
The score
was
tied at 11 up.
16.
Apart
; into pieces:
tore it up.
17.
Nautical
To windward.
adj.
1.
Being above a
form
er position or level; higher:
My
grades are up. The pressure
is
up.
2.
a.
Out
of bed:
was up
by
seven
.
b.
Standing; erect.
c.
Facing upward:
two
cards up,
one
do
wn; the up side of a tossed coin.
3.
Raised; lifted:
a switch in the up position.
4.
Moving or directed upward:
an up elevator.
5.
a.
Marked by increased excitement or agitation; aroused:
Our
fight
ing spirit was up.
b.
Informal
Cheerful; optimistic; upbeat.
c.
Slang
Happily excited;
eu
phoric:
After
receiving the award, the performer was really up.
6.
Informal
Taking place; going on:
wondered
what
was up back
home
.
7.
Being considered;
under
study
:
a contract that is up for renewal.
8.
Run
ning as a candidate.
9.
On trial; charged:
The defendant is up for m
ans
laughter.
10.
Having
been
finished;
over
:
Your
time
is up.
11.
Informal
a.
Prepared; ready:
had
to
be
up for the game.
b.
Well informed; abreast:
not
up on sports.
12.
Functioning or capable of functioning normally; operational:
Their
computers are
now
up.
13.
Sports
Being ahead of one's opponent:
up two strokes in golf.
14.
Baseball
At bat.
15.
As a bet; at stake.
16.
Nautical
Bound; headed:
a freighter up for Panama.
prep.
1.
From a lower to or toward a higher point on:
up the hill.
2.
Toward or at a point farther a
long
:
two
miles
up the road.
3.
In a direction toward the source of:
up the Mississippi.
4.
Nautical
Against:
up the wind.
n.
1.
An upward slope; a rise.
2.
An upward movement or trend.
3.
Slang
A feeling of excitement or euphoria.
v.
upped
,
up·ping
,
ups
v.
tr.
1.
To increase:
upped their fees; upping our output.
2.
To raise to a higher level, especially to promote to a higher position.
3.
Nautical
To raise:
up anchor; up sail.
v.
intr.
1.
To get up; rise.
2.
Informal
To act suddenly or unexpectedly:
"She upped and perjured her immortal soul"
(Margery Allingham).
Idioms:
on the
up-and-up
/up and up
Informal
Open and honest.
up against
Confronted with; facing:
up against a strong opponent.
up to
1.
Occupied with, especially devising or scheming:
a prowler up to no good.
2.
Able to do or deal with:
didn't feel up to a long drive.
3.
Dependent on:
The success of
this
project is up to
us
.
4.
a.
To the point of; as
far
as:
I'm up to chapter 15 in my book.
b.
As long as:
allowed
up to two hours to finish the test.
c.
As many as:
see
d that yields up to 300 bushels per acre.
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
up
:
adv.
1.
a
.
In
or
to
a h
i
gher position:
looking up.
b.
In a direction opposite to
the
center
of
the
earth
or a comparable gravitational center:
up
from
the lunar surface.
2.
In or to
an
upright position:
sat up in bed.
3.
a.
Above a surface:
coming up
for
air.
b.
So
as
to detach or unearth:
pulling up
we
eds.
c.
Above the horizon:
as the
sun
came
up.
4.
Into
view or existence:
draw up a
will
.
5.
Into consideration:
take
up a new topic.
6.
In or toward a position conventionally regarded as higher, as
on
a scale, chart, or map:
temperatures
head
ing up; up in Canada.
7.
To or
at
a higher price:
stocks
that
are
going up.
8.
So as to advance, increase, or improve:
Our
spirits
went
up.
9.
With
or to a greater intensity, pitch, or volume:
turn the sound up.
10.
Into a state of excitement or turbulence:
stir up; rouse up.
11.
Comp
let
ely; entirely:
d
ran
k
it
up in a gulp; fastened up the
coat
.
12.
Used
as an intens
if
ier of the
act
ion of a verb:
type
d up a list.
13.
So as to approach; near:
came up
and
kissed me.
14.
To a stop:
pulled up in front of the station.
15.
Each
; apiece:
The score
was
tied at 11 up.
16.
Apart
; into pieces:
tore it up.
17.
Nautical
To windward.
adj.
1.
Being above a
form
er position or level; higher:
My
grades are up. The pressure
is
up.
2.
a.
Out
of bed:
was up
by
seven
.
b.
Standing; erect.
c.
Facing upward:
two
cards up,
one
do
wn; the up side of a tossed coin.
3.
Raised; lifted:
a switch in the up position.
4.
Moving or directed upward:
an up elevator.
5.
a.
Marked by increased excitement or agitation; aroused:
Our
fight
ing spirit was up.
b.
Informal
Cheerful; optimistic; upbeat.
c.
Slang
Happily excited;
eu
phoric:
After
receiving the award, the performer was really up.
6.
Informal
Taking place; going on:
wondered
what
was up back
home
.
7.
Being considered;
under
study
:
a contract that is up for renewal.
8.
Run
ning as a candidate.
9.
On trial; charged:
The defendant is up for m
ans
laughter.
10.
Having
been
finished;
over
:
Your
time
is up.
11.
Informal
a.
Prepared; ready:
had
to
be
up for the game.
b.
Well informed; abreast:
not
up on sports.
12.
Functioning or capable of functioning normally; operational:
Their
computers are
now
up.
13.
Sports
Being ahead of one's opponent:
up two strokes in golf.
14.
Baseball
At bat.
15.
As a bet; at stake.
16.
Nautical
Bound; headed:
a freighter up for Panama.
prep.
1.
From a lower to or toward a higher point on:
up the hill.
2.
Toward or at a point farther a
long
:
two
miles
up the road.
3.
In a direction toward the source of:
up the Mississippi.
4.
Nautical
Against:
up the wind.
n.
1.
An upward slope; a rise.
2.
An upward movement or trend.
3.
Slang
A feeling of excitement or euphoria.
v.
upped
,
up·ping
,
ups
v.
tr.
1.
To increase:
upped their fees; upping our output.
2.
To raise to a higher level, especially to promote to a higher position.
3.
Nautical
To raise:
up anchor; up sail.
v.
intr.
1.
To get up; rise.
2.
Informal
To act suddenly or unexpectedly:
"She upped and perjured her immortal soul"
(Margery Allingham).
Idioms:
on the
up-and-up
/up and up
Informal
Open and honest.
up against
Confronted with; facing:
up against a strong opponent.
up to
1.
Occupied with, especially devising or scheming:
a prowler up to no good.
2.
Able to do or deal with:
didn't feel up to a long drive.
3.
Dependent on:
The success of
this
project is up to
us
.
4.
a.
To the point of; as
far
as:
I'm up to chapter 15 in my book.
b.
As long as:
allowed
up to two hours to finish the test.
c.
As many as:
see
d that yields up to 300 bushels per acre.
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
up
:
adv.
1.
a
.
In
or
to
a h
i
gher position:
looking up.
b.
In a direction opposite to
the
center
of
the
earth
or a comparable gravitational center:
up
from
the lunar surface.
2.
In or to
an
upright position:
sat up in bed.
3.
a.
Above a surface:
coming up
for
air.
b.
So
as
to detach or unearth:
pulling up
we
eds.
c.
Above the horizon:
as the
sun
came
up.
4.
Into
view or existence:
draw up a
will
.
5.
Into consideration:
take
up a new topic.
6.
In or toward a position conventionally regarded as higher, as
on
a scale, chart, or map:
temperatures
head
ing up; up in Canada.
7.
To or
at
a higher price:
stocks
that
are
going up.
8.
So as to advance, increase, or improve:
Our
spirits
went
up.
9.
With
or to a greater intensity, pitch, or volume:
turn the sound up.
10.
Into a state of excitement or turbulence:
stir up; rouse up.
11.
Comp
let
ely; entirely:
d
ran
k
it
up in a gulp; fastened up the
coat
.
12.
Used
as an intens
if
ier of the
act
ion of a verb:
type
d up a list.
13.
So as to approach; near:
came up
and
kissed me.
14.
To a stop:
pulled up in front of the station.
15.
Each
; apiece:
The score
was
tied at 11 up.
16.
Apart
; into pieces:
tore it up.
17.
Nautical
To windward.
adj.
1.
Being above a
form
er position or level; higher:
My
grades are up. The pressure
is
up.
2.
a.
Out
of bed:
was up
by
seven
.
b.
Standing; erect.
c.
Facing upward:
two
cards up,
one
do
wn; the up side of a tossed coin.
3.
Raised; lifted:
a switch in the up position.
4.
Moving or directed upward:
an up elevator.
5.
a.
Marked by increased excitement or agitation; aroused:
Our
fight
ing spirit was up.
b.
Informal
Cheerful; optimistic; upbeat.
c.
Slang
Happily excited;
eu
phoric:
After
receiving the award, the performer was really up.
6.
Informal
Taking place; going on:
wondered
what
was up back
home
.
7.
Being considered;
under
study
:
a contract that is up for renewal.
8.
Run
ning as a candidate.
9.
On trial; charged:
The defendant is up for m
ans
laughter.
10.
Having
been
finished;
over
:
Your
time
is up.
11.
Informal
a.
Prepared; ready:
had
to
be
up for the game.
b.
Well informed; abreast:
not
up on sports.
12.
Functioning or capable of functioning normally; operational:
Their
computers are
now
up.
13.
Sports
Being ahead of one's opponent:
up two strokes in golf.
14.
Baseball
At bat.
15.
As a bet; at stake.
16.
Nautical
Bound; headed:
a freighter up for Panama.
prep.
1.
From a lower to or toward a higher point on:
up the hill.
2.
Toward or at a point farther a
long
:
two
miles
up the road.
3.
In a direction toward the source of:
up the Mississippi.
4.
Nautical
Against:
up the wind.
n.
1.
An upward slope; a rise.
2.
An upward movement or trend.
3.
Slang
A feeling of excitement or euphoria.
v.
upped
,
up·ping
,
ups
v.
tr.
1.
To increase:
upped their fees; upping our output.
2.
To raise to a higher level, especially to promote to a higher position.
3.
Nautical
To raise:
up anchor; up sail.
v.
intr.
1.
To get up; rise.
2.
Informal
To act suddenly or unexpectedly:
"She upped and perjured her immortal soul"
(Margery Allingham).
Idioms:
on the
up-and-up
/up and up
Informal
Open and honest.
up against
Confronted with; facing:
up against a strong opponent.
up to
1.
Occupied with, especially devising or scheming:
a prowler up to no good.
2.
Able to do or deal with:
didn't feel up to a long drive.
3.
Dependent on:
The success of
this
project is up to
us
.
4.
a.
To the point of; as
far
as:
I'm up to chapter 15 in my book.
b.
As long as:
allowed
up to two hours to finish the test.
c.
As many as:
see
d that yields up to 300 bushels per acre.
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
up
:
adv.
1.
a
.
In
or
to
a h
i
gher position:
looking up.
b.
In a direction opposite to
the
center
of
the
earth
or a comparable gravitational center:
up
from
the lunar surface.
2.
In or to
an
upright position:
sat up in bed.
3.
a.
Above a surface:
coming up
for
air.
b.
So
as
to detach or unearth:
pulling up
we
eds.
c.
Above the horizon:
as the
sun
came
up.
4.
Into
view or existence:
draw up a
will
.
5.
Into consideration:
take
up a new topic.
6.
In or toward a position conventionally regarded as higher, as
on
a scale, chart, or map:
temperatures
head
ing up; up in Canada.
7.
To or
at
a higher price:
stocks
that
are
going up.
8.
So as to advance, increase, or improve:
Our
spirits
went
up.
9.
With
or to a greater intensity, pitch, or volume:
turn the sound up.
10.
Into a state of excitement or turbulence:
stir up; rouse up.
11.
Comp
let
ely; entirely:
d
ran
k
it
up in a gulp; fastened up the
coat
.
12.
Used
as an intens
if
ier of the
act
ion of a verb:
type
d up a list.
13.
So as to approach; near:
came up
and
kissed me.
14.
To a stop:
pulled up in front of the station.
15.
Each
; apiece:
The score
was
tied at 11 up.
16.
Apart
; into pieces:
tore it up.
17.
Nautical
To windward.
adj.
1.
Being above a
form
er position or level; higher:
My
grades are up. The pressure
is
up.
2.
a.
Out
of bed:
was up
by
seven
.
b.
Standing; erect.
c.
Facing upward:
two
cards up,
one
do
wn; the up side of a tossed coin.
3.
Raised; lifted:
a switch in the up position.
4.
Moving or directed upward:
an up elevator.
5.
a.
Marked by increased excitement or agitation; aroused:
Our
fight
ing spirit was up.
b.
Informal
Cheerful; optimistic; upbeat.
c.
Slang
Happily excited;
eu
phoric:
After
receiving the award, the performer was really up.
6.
Informal
Taking place; going on:
wondered
what
was up back
home
.
7.
Being considered;
under
study
:
a contract that is up for renewal.
8.
Run
ning as a candidate.
9.
On trial; charged:
The defendant is up for m
ans
laughter.
10.
Having
been
finished;
over
:
Your
time
is up.
11.
Informal
a.
Prepared; ready:
had
to
be
up for the game.
b.
Well informed; abreast:
not
up on sports.
12.
Functioning or capable of functioning normally; operational:
Their
computers are
now
up.
13.
Sports
Being ahead of one's opponent:
up two strokes in golf.
14.
Baseball
At bat.
15.
As a bet; at stake.
16.
Nautical
Bound; headed:
a freighter up for Panama.
prep.
1.
From a lower to or toward a higher point on:
up the hill.
2.
Toward or at a point farther a
long
:
two
miles
up the road.
3.
In a direction toward the source of:
up the Mississippi.
4.
Nautical
Against:
up the wind.
n.
1.
An upward slope; a rise.
2.
An upward movement or trend.
3.
Slang
A feeling of excitement or euphoria.
v.
upped
,
up·ping
,
ups
v.
tr.
1.
To increase:
upped their fees; upping our output.
2.
To raise to a higher level, especially to promote to a higher position.
3.
Nautical
To raise:
up anchor; up sail.
v.
intr.
1.
To get up; rise.
2.
Informal
To act suddenly or unexpectedly:
"She upped and perjured her immortal soul"
(Margery Allingham).
Idioms:
on the
up-and-up
/up and up
Informal
Open and honest.
up against
Confronted with; facing:
up against a strong opponent.
up to
1.
Occupied with, especially devising or scheming:
a prowler up to no good.
2.
Able to do or deal with:
didn't feel up to a long drive.
3.
Dependent on:
The success of
this
project is up to
us
.
4.
a.
To the point of; as
far
as:
I'm up to chapter 15 in my book.
b.
As long as:
allowed
up to two hours to finish the test.
c.
As many as:
see
d that yields up to 300 bushels per acre.
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
up
:
adv.
1.
a
.
In
or
to
a h
i
gher position:
looking up.
b.
In a direction opposite to
the
center
of
the
earth
or a comparable gravitational center:
up
from
the lunar surface.
2.
In or to
an
upright position:
sat up in bed.
3.
a.
Above a surface:
coming up
for
air.
b.
So
as
to detach or unearth:
pulling up
we
eds.
c.
Above the horizon:
as the
sun
came
up.
4.
Into
view or existence:
draw up a
will
.
5.
Into consideration:
take
up a new topic.
6.
In or toward a position conventionally regarded as higher, as
on
a scale, chart, or map:
temperatures
head
ing up; up in Canada.
7.
To or
at
a higher price:
stocks
that
are
going up.
8.
So as to advance, increase, or improve:
Our
spirits
went
up.
9.
With
or to a greater intensity, pitch, or volume:
turn the sound up.
10.
Into a state of excitement or turbulence:
stir up; rouse up.
11.
Comp
let
ely; entirely:
d
ran
k
it
up in a gulp; fastened up the
coat
.
12.
Used
as an intens
if
ier of the
act
ion of a verb:
type
d up a list.
13.
So as to approach; near:
came up
and
kissed me.
14.
To a stop:
pulled up in front of the station.
15.
Each
; apiece:
The score
was
tied at 11 up.
16.
Apart
; into pieces:
tore it up.
17.
Nautical
To windward.
adj.
1.
Being above a
form
er position or level; higher:
My
grades are up. The pressure
is
up.
2.
a.
Out
of bed:
was up
by
seven
.
b.
Standing; erect.
c.
Facing upward:
two
cards up,
one
do
wn; the up side of a tossed coin.
3.
Raised; lifted:
a switch in the up position.
4.
Moving or directed upward:
an up elevator.
5.
a.
Marked by increased excitement or agitation; aroused:
Our
fight
ing spirit was up.
b.
Informal
Cheerful; optimistic; upbeat.
c.
Slang
Happily excited;
eu
phoric:
After
receiving the award, the performer was really up.
6.
Informal
Taking place; going on:
wondered
what
was up back
home
.
7.
Being considered;
under
study
:
a contract that is up for renewal.
8.
Run
ning as a candidate.
9.
On trial; charged:
The defendant is up for m
ans
laughter.
10.
Having
been
finished;
over
:
Your
time
is up.
11.
Informal
a.
Prepared; ready:
had
to
be
up for the game.
b.
Well informed; abreast:
not
up on sports.
12.
Functioning or capable of functioning normally; operational:
Their
computers are
now
up.
13.
Sports
Being ahead of one's opponent:
up two strokes in golf.
14.
Baseball
At bat.
15.
As a bet; at stake.
16.
Nautical
Bound; headed:
a freighter up for Panama.
prep.
1.
From a lower to or toward a higher point on:
up the hill.
2.
Toward or at a point farther a
long
:
two
miles
up the road.
3.
In a direction toward the source of:
up the Mississippi.
4.
Nautical
Against:
up the wind.
n.
1.
An upward slope; a rise.
2.
An upward movement or trend.
3.
Slang
A feeling of excitement or euphoria.
v.
upped
,
up·ping
,
ups
v.
tr.
1.
To increase:
upped their fees; upping our output.
2.
To raise to a higher level, especially to promote to a higher position.
3.
Nautical
To raise:
up anchor; up sail.
v.
intr.
1.
To get up; rise.
2.
Informal
To act suddenly or unexpectedly:
"She upped and perjured her immortal soul"
(Margery Allingham).
Idioms:
on the
up-and-up
/up and up
Informal
Open and honest.
up against
Confronted with; facing:
up against a strong opponent.
up to
1.
Occupied with, especially devising or scheming:
a prowler up to no good.
2.
Able to do or deal with:
didn't feel up to a long drive.
3.
Dependent on:
The success of
this
project is up to
us
.
4.
a.
To the point of; as
far
as:
I'm up to chapter 15 in my book.
b.
As long as:
allowed
up to two hours to finish the test.
c.
As many as:
see
d that yields up to 300 bushels per acre.
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
up
:
adv.
1.
a
.
In
or
to
a h
i
gher position:
looking up.
b.
In a direction opposite to
the
center
of
the
earth
or a comparable gravitational center:
up
from
the lunar surface.
2.
In or to
an
upright position:
sat up in bed.
3.
a.
Above a surface:
coming up
for
air.
b.
So
as
to detach or unearth:
pulling up
we
eds.
c.
Above the horizon:
as the
sun
came
up.
4.
Into
view or existence:
draw up a
will
.
5.
Into consideration:
take
up a new topic.
6.
In or toward a position conventionally regarded as higher, as
on
a scale, chart, or map:
temperatures
head
ing up; up in Canada.
7.
To or
at
a higher price:
stocks
that
are
going up.
8.
So as to advance, increase, or improve:
Our
spirits
went
up.
9.
With
or to a greater intensity, pitch, or volume:
turn the sound up.
10.
Into a state of excitement or turbulence:
stir up; rouse up.
11.
Comp
let
ely; entirely:
d
ran
k
it
up in a gulp; fastened up the
coat
.
12.
Used
as an intens
if
ier of the
act
ion of a verb:
type
d up a list.
13.
So as to approach; near:
came up
and
kissed me.
14.
To a stop:
pulled up in front of the station.
15.
Each
; apiece:
The score
was
tied at 11 up.
16.
Apart
; into pieces:
tore it up.
17.
Nautical
To windward.
adj.
1.
Being above a
form
er position or level; higher:
My
grades are up. The pressure
is
up.
2.
a.
Out
of bed:
was up
by
seven
.
b.
Standing; erect.
c.
Facing upward:
two
cards up,
one
do
wn; the up side of a tossed coin.
3.
Raised; lifted:
a switch in the up position.
4.
Moving or directed upward:
an up elevator.
5.
a.
Marked by increased excitement or agitation; aroused:
Our
fight
ing spirit was up.
b.
Informal
Cheerful; optimistic; upbeat.
c.
Slang
Happily excited;
eu
phoric:
After
receiving the award, the performer was really up.
6.
Informal
Taking place; going on:
wondered
what
was up back
home
.
7.
Being considered;
under
study
:
a contract that is up for renewal.
8.
Run
ning as a candidate.
9.
On trial; charged:
The defendant is up for m
ans
laughter.
10.
Having
been
finished;
over
:
Your
time
is up.
11.
Informal
a.
Prepared; ready:
had
to
be
up for the game.
b.
Well informed; abreast:
not
up on sports.
12.
Functioning or capable of functioning normally; operational:
Their
computers are
now
up.
13.
Sports
Being ahead of one's opponent:
up two strokes in golf.
14.
Baseball
At bat.
15.
As a bet; at stake.
16.
Nautical
Bound; headed:
a freighter up for Panama.
prep.
1.
From a lower to or toward a higher point on:
up the hill.
2.
Toward or at a point farther a
long
:
two
miles
up the road.
3.
In a direction toward the source of:
up the Mississippi.
4.
Nautical
Against:
up the wind.
n.
1.
An upward slope; a rise.
2.
An upward movement or trend.
3.
Slang
A feeling of excitement or euphoria.
v.
upped
,
up·ping
,
ups
v.
tr.
1.
To increase:
upped their fees; upping our output.
2.
To raise to a higher level, especially to promote to a higher position.
3.
Nautical
To raise:
up anchor; up sail.
v.
intr.
1.
To get up; rise.
2.
Informal
To act suddenly or unexpectedly:
"She upped and perjured her immortal soul"
(Margery Allingham).
Idioms:
on the
up-and-up
/up and up
Informal
Open and honest.
up against
Confronted with; facing:
up against a strong opponent.
up to
1.
Occupied with, especially devising or scheming:
a prowler up to no good.
2.
Able to do or deal with:
didn't feel up to a long drive.
3.
Dependent on:
The success of
this
project is up to
us
.
4.
a.
To the point of; as
far
as:
I'm up to chapter 15 in my book.
b.
As long as:
allowed
up to two hours to finish the test.
c.
As many as:
see
d that yields up to 300 bushels per acre.
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
up
:
adv.
1.
a
.
In
or
to
a h
i
gher position:
looking up.
b.
In a direction opposite to
the
center
of
the
earth
or a comparable gravitational center:
up
from
the lunar surface.
2.
In or to
an
upright position:
sat up in bed.
3.
a.
Above a surface:
coming up
for
air.
b.
So
as
to detach or unearth:
pulling up
we
eds.
c.
Above the horizon:
as the
sun
came
up.
4.
Into
view or existence:
draw up a
will
.
5.
Into consideration:
take
up a new topic.
6.
In or toward a position conventionally regarded as higher, as
on
a scale, chart, or map:
temperatures
head
ing up; up in Canada.
7.
To or
at
a higher price:
stocks
that
are
going up.
8.
So as to advance, increase, or improve:
Our
spirits
went
up.
9.
With
or to a greater intensity, pitch, or volume:
turn the sound up.
10.
Into a state of excitement or turbulence:
stir up; rouse up.
11.
Comp
let
ely; entirely:
d
ran
k
it
up in a gulp; fastened up the
coat
.
12.
Used
as an intens
if
ier of the
act
ion of a verb:
type
d up a list.
13.
So as to approach; near:
came up
and
kissed me.
14.
To a stop:
pulled up in front of the station.
15.
Each
; apiece:
The score
was
tied at 11 up.
16.
Apart
; into pieces:
tore it up.
17.
Nautical
To windward.
adj.
1.
Being above a
form
er position or level; higher:
My
grades are up. The pressure
is
up.
2.
a.
Out
of bed:
was up
by
seven
.
b.
Standing; erect.
c.
Facing upward:
two
cards up,
one
do
wn; the up side of a tossed coin.
3.
Raised; lifted:
a switch in the up position.
4.
Moving or directed upward:
an up elevator.
5.
a.
Marked by increased excitement or agitation; aroused:
Our
fight
ing spirit was up.
b.
Informal
Cheerful; optimistic; upbeat.
c.
Slang
Happily excited;
eu
phoric:
After
receiving the award, the performer was really up.
6.
Informal
Taking place; going on:
wondered
what
was up back
home
.
7.
Being considered;
under
study
:
a contract that is up for renewal.
8.
Run
ning as a candidate.
9.
On trial; charged:
The defendant is up for m
ans
laughter.
10.
Having
been
finished;
over
:
Your
time
is up.
11.
Informal
a.
Prepared; ready:
had
to
be
up for the game.
b.
Well informed; abreast:
not
up on sports.
12.
Functioning or capable of functioning normally; operational:
Their
computers are
now
up.
13.
Sports
Being ahead of one's opponent:
up two strokes in golf.
14.
Baseball
At bat.
15.
As a bet; at stake.
16.
Nautical
Bound; headed:
a freighter up for Panama.
prep.
1.
From a lower to or toward a higher point on:
up the hill.
2.
Toward or at a point farther a
long
:
two
miles
up the road.
3.
In a direction toward the source of:
up the Mississippi.
4.
Nautical
Against:
up the wind.
n.
1.
An upward slope; a rise.
2.
An upward movement or trend.
3.
Slang
A feeling of excitement or euphoria.
v.
upped
,
up·ping
,
ups
v.
tr.
1.
To increase:
upped their fees; upping our output.
2.
To raise to a higher level, especially to promote to a higher position.
3.
Nautical
To raise:
up anchor; up sail.
v.
intr.
1.
To get up; rise.
2.
Informal
To act suddenly or unexpectedly:
"She upped and perjured her immortal soul"
(Margery Allingham).
Idioms:
on the
up-and-up
/up and up
Informal
Open and honest.
up against
Confronted with; facing:
up against a strong opponent.
up to
1.
Occupied with, especially devising or scheming:
a prowler up to no good.
2.
Able to do or deal with:
didn't feel up to a long drive.
3.
Dependent on:
The success of
this
project is up to
us
.
4.
a.
To the point of; as
far
as:
I'm up to chapter 15 in my book.
b.
As long as:
allowed
up to two hours to finish the test.
c.
As many as:
see
d that yields up to 300 bushels per acre.
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
up
:
adv.
1.
a
.
In
or
to
a h
i
gher position:
looking up.
b.
In a direction opposite to
the
center
of
the
earth
or a comparable gravitational center:
up
from
the lunar surface.
2.
In or to
an
upright position:
sat up in bed.
3.
a.
Above a surface:
coming up
for
air.
b.
So
as
to detach or unearth:
pulling up
we
eds.
c.
Above the horizon:
as the
sun
came
up.
4.
Into
view or existence:
draw up a
will
.
5.
Into consideration:
take
up a new topic.
6.
In or toward a position conventionally regarded as higher, as
on
a scale, chart, or map:
temperatures
head
ing up; up in Canada.
7.
To or
at
a higher price:
stocks
that
are
going up.
8.
So as to advance, increase, or improve:
Our
spirits
went
up.
9.
With
or to a greater intensity, pitch, or volume:
turn the sound up.
10.
Into a state of excitement or turbulence:
stir up; rouse up.
11.
Comp
let
ely; entirely:
d
ran
k
it
up in a gulp; fastened up the
coat
.
12.
Used
as an intens
if
ier of the
act
ion of a verb:
type
d up a list.
13.
So as to approach; near:
came up
and
kissed me.
14.
To a stop:
pulled up in front of the station.
15.
Each
; apiece:
The score
was
tied at 11 up.
16.
Apart
; into pieces:
tore it up.
17.
Nautical
To windward.
adj.
1.
Being above a
form
er position or level; higher:
My
grades are up. The pressure
is
up.
2.
a.
Out
of bed:
was up
by
seven
.
b.
Standing; erect.
c.
Facing upward:
two
cards up,
one
do
wn; the up side of a tossed coin.
3.
Raised; lifted:
a switch in the up position.
4.
Moving or directed upward:
an up elevator.
5.
a.
Marked by increased excitement or agitation; aroused:
Our
fight
ing spirit was up.
b.
Informal
Cheerful; optimistic; upbeat.
c.
Slang
Happily excited;
eu
phoric:
After
receiving the award, the performer was really up.
6.
Informal
Taking place; going on:
wondered
what
was up back
home
.
7.
Being considered;
under
study
:
a contract that is up for renewal.
8.
Run
ning as a candidate.
9.
On trial; charged:
The defendant is up for m
ans
laughter.
10.
Having
been
finished;
over
:
Your
time
is up.
11.
Informal
a.
Prepared; ready:
had
to
be
up for the game.
b.
Well informed; abreast:
not
up on sports.
12.
Functioning or capable of functioning normally; operational:
Their
computers are
now
up.
13.
Sports
Being ahead of one's opponent:
up two strokes in golf.
14.
Baseball
At bat.
15.
As a bet; at stake.
16.
Nautical
Bound; headed:
a freighter up for Panama.
prep.
1.
From a lower to or toward a higher point on:
up the hill.
2.
Toward or at a point farther a
long
:
two
miles
up the road.
3.
In a direction toward the source of:
up the Mississippi.
4.
Nautical
Against:
up the wind.
n.
1.
An upward slope; a rise.
2.
An upward movement or trend.
3.
Slang
A feeling of excitement or euphoria.
v.
upped
,
up·ping
,
ups
v.
tr.
1.
To increase:
upped their fees; upping our output.
2.
To raise to a higher level, especially to promote to a higher position.
3.
Nautical
To raise:
up anchor; up sail.
v.
intr.
1.
To get up; rise.
2.
Informal
To act suddenly or unexpectedly:
"She upped and perjured her immortal soul"
(Margery Allingham).
Idioms:
on the
up-and-up
/up and up
Informal
Open and honest.
up against
Confronted with; facing:
up against a strong opponent.
up to
1.
Occupied with, especially devising or scheming:
a prowler up to no good.
2.
Able to do or deal with:
didn't feel up to a long drive.
3.
Dependent on:
The success of
this
project is up to
us
.
4.
a.
To the point of; as
far
as:
I'm up to chapter 15 in my book.
b.
As long as:
allowed
up to two hours to finish the test.
c.
As many as:
see
d that yields up to 300 bushels per acre.
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
up
:
adv.
1.
a
.
In
or
to
a h
i
gher position:
looking up.
b.
In a direction opposite to
the
center
of
the
earth
or a comparable gravitational center:
up
from
the lunar surface.
2.
In or to
an
upright position:
sat up in bed.
3.
a.
Above a surface:
coming up
for
air.
b.
So
as
to detach or unearth:
pulling up
we
eds.
c.
Above the horizon:
as the
sun
came
up.
4.
Into
view or existence:
draw up a
will
.
5.
Into consideration:
take
up a new topic.
6.
In or toward a position conventionally regarded as higher, as
on
a scale, chart, or map:
temperatures
head
ing up; up in Canada.
7.
To or
at
a higher price:
stocks
that
are
going up.
8.
So as to advance, increase, or improve:
Our
spirits
went
up.
9.
With
or to a greater intensity, pitch, or volume:
turn the sound up.
10.
Into a state of excitement or turbulence:
stir up; rouse up.
11.
Comp
let
ely; entirely:
d
ran
k
it
up in a gulp; fastened up the
coat
.
12.
Used
as an intens
if
ier of the
act
ion of a verb:
type
d up a list.
13.
So as to approach; near:
came up
and
kissed me.
14.
To a stop:
pulled up in front of the station.
15.
Each
; apiece:
The score
was
tied at 11 up.
16.
Apart
; into pieces:
tore it up.
17.
Nautical
To windward.
adj.
1.
Being above a
form
er position or level; higher:
My
grades are up. The pressure
is
up.
2.
a.
Out
of bed:
was up
by
seven
.
b.
Standing; erect.
c.
Facing upward:
two
cards up,
one
do
wn; the up side of a tossed coin.
3.
Raised; lifted:
a switch in the up position.
4.
Moving or directed upward:
an up elevator.
5.
a.
Marked by increased excitement or agitation; aroused:
Our
fight
ing spirit was up.
b.
Informal
Cheerful; optimistic; upbeat.
c.
Slang
Happily excited;
eu
phoric:
After
receiving the award, the performer was really up.
6.
Informal
Taking place; going on:
wondered
what
was up back
home
.
7.
Being considered;
under
study
:
a contract that is up for renewal.
8.
Run
ning as a candidate.
9.
On trial; charged:
The defendant is up for m
ans
laughter.
10.
Having
been
finished;
over
:
Your
time
is up.
11.
Informal
a.
Prepared; ready:
had
to
be
up for the game.
b.
Well informed; abreast:
not
up on sports.
12.
Functioning or capable of functioning normally; operational:
Their
computers are
now
up.
13.
Sports
Being ahead of one's opponent:
up two strokes in golf.
14.
Baseball
At bat.
15.
As a bet; at stake.
16.
Nautical
Bound; headed:
a freighter up for Panama.
prep.
1.
From a lower to or toward a higher point on:
up the hill.
2.
Toward or at a point farther a
long
:
two
miles
up the road.
3.
In a direction toward the source of:
up the Mississippi.
4.
Nautical
Against:
up the wind.
n.
1.
An upward slope; a rise.
2.
An upward movement or trend.
3.
Slang
A feeling of excitement or euphoria.
v.
upped
,
up·ping
,
ups
v.
tr.
1.
To increase:
upped their fees; upping our output.
2.
To raise to a higher level, especially to promote to a higher position.
3.
Nautical
To raise:
up anchor; up sail.
v.
intr.
1.
To get up; rise.
2.
Informal
To act suddenly or unexpectedly:
"She upped and perjured her immortal soul"
(Margery Allingham).
Idioms:
on the
up-and-up
/up and up
Informal
Open and honest.
up against
Confronted with; facing:
up against a strong opponent.
up to
1.
Occupied with, especially devising or scheming:
a prowler up to no good.
2.
Able to do or deal with:
didn't feel up to a long drive.
3.
Dependent on:
The success of
this
project is up to
us
.
4.
a.
To the point of; as
far
as:
I'm up to chapter 15 in my book.
b.
As long as:
allowed
up to two hours to finish the test.
c.
As many as:
see
d that yields up to 300 bushels per acre.
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
up
:
adv.
1.
a
.
In
or
to
a h
i
gher position:
looking up.
b.
In a direction opposite to
the
center
of
the
earth
or a comparable gravitational center:
up
from
the lunar surface.
2.
In or to
an
upright position:
sat up in bed.
3.
a.
Above a surface:
coming up
for
air.
b.
So
as
to detach or unearth:
pulling up
we
eds.
c.
Above the horizon:
as the
sun
came
up.
4.
Into
view or existence:
draw up a
will
.
5.
Into consideration:
take
up a new topic.
6.
In or toward a position conventionally regarded as higher, as
on
a scale, chart, or map:
temperatures
head
ing up; up in Canada.
7.
To or
at
a higher price:
stocks
that
are
going up.
8.
So as to advance, increase, or improve:
Our
spirits
went
up.
9.
With
or to a greater intensity, pitch, or volume:
turn the sound up.
10.
Into a state of excitement or turbulence:
stir up; rouse up.
11.
Comp
let
ely; entirely:
d
ran
k
it
up in a gulp; fastened up the
coat
.
12.
Used
as an intens
if
ier of the
act
ion of a verb:
type
d up a list.
13.
So as to approach; near:
came up
and
kissed me.
14.
To a stop:
pulled up in front of the station.
15.
Each
; apiece:
The score
was
tied at 11 up.
16.
Apart
; into pieces:
tore it up.
17.
Nautical
To windward.
adj.
1.
Being above a
form
er position or level; higher:
My
grades are up. The pressure
is
up.
2.
a.
Out
of bed:
was up
by
seven
.
b.
Standing; erect.
c.
Facing upward:
two
cards up,
one
do
wn; the up side of a tossed coin.
3.
Raised; lifted:
a switch in the up position.
4.
Moving or directed upward:
an up elevator.
5.
a.
Marked by increased excitement or agitation; aroused:
Our
fight
ing spirit was up.
b.
Informal
Cheerful; optimistic; upbeat.
c.
Slang
Happily excited;
eu
phoric:
After
receiving the award, the performer was really up.
6.
Informal
Taking place; going on:
wondered
what
was up back
home
.
7.
Being considered;
under
study
:
a contract that is up for renewal.
8.
Run
ning as a candidate.
9.
On trial; charged:
The defendant is up for m
ans
laughter.
10.
Having
been
finished;
over
:
Your
time
is up.
11.
Informal
a.
Prepared; ready:
had
to
be
up for the game.
b.
Well informed; abreast:
not
up on sports.
12.
Functioning or capable of functioning normally; operational:
Their
computers are
now
up.
13.
Sports
Being ahead of one's opponent:
up two strokes in golf.
14.
Baseball
At bat.
15.
As a bet; at stake.
16.
Nautical
Bound; headed:
a freighter up for Panama.
prep.
1.
From a lower to or toward a higher point on:
up the hill.
2.
Toward or at a point farther a
long
:
two
miles
up the road.
3.
In a direction toward the source of:
up the Mississippi.
4.
Nautical
Against:
up the wind.
n.
1.
An upward slope; a rise.
2.
An upward movement or trend.
3.
Slang
A feeling of excitement or euphoria.
v.
upped
,
up·ping
,
ups
v.
tr.
1.
To increase:
upped their fees; upping our output.
2.
To raise to a higher level, especially to promote to a higher position.
3.
Nautical
To raise:
up anchor; up sail.
v.
intr.
1.
To get up; rise.
2.
Informal
To act suddenly or unexpectedly:
"She upped and perjured her immortal soul"
(Margery Allingham).
Idioms:
on the
up-and-up
/up and up
Informal
Open and honest.
up against
Confronted with; facing:
up against a strong opponent.
up to
1.
Occupied with, especially devising or scheming:
a prowler up to no good.
2.
Able to do or deal with:
didn't feel up to a long drive.
3.
Dependent on:
The success of
this
project is up to
us
.
4.
a.
To the point of; as
far
as:
I'm up to chapter 15 in my book.
b.
As long as:
allowed
up to two hours to finish the test.
c.
As many as:
see
d that yields up to 300 bushels per acre.
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
up
:
adv.
1.
a
.
In
or
to
a h
i
gher position:
looking up.
b.
In a direction opposite to
the
center
of
the
earth
or a comparable gravitational center:
up
from
the lunar surface.
2.
In or to
an
upright position:
sat up in bed.
3.
a.
Above a surface:
coming up
for
air.
b.
So
as
to detach or unearth:
pulling up
we
eds.
c.
Above the horizon:
as the
sun
came
up.
4.
Into
view or existence:
draw up a
will
.
5.
Into consideration:
take
up a new topic.
6.
In or toward a position conventionally regarded as higher, as
on
a scale, chart, or map:
temperatures
head
ing up; up in Canada.
7.
To or
at
a higher price:
stocks
that
are
going up.
8.
So as to advance, increase, or improve:
Our
spirits
went
up.
9.
With
or to a greater intensity, pitch, or volume:
turn the sound up.
10.
Into a state of excitement or turbulence:
stir up; rouse up.
11.
Comp
let
ely; entirely:
d
ran
k
it
up in a gulp; fastened up the
coat
.
12.
Used
as an intens
if
ier of the
act
ion of a verb:
type
d up a list.
13.
So as to approach; near:
came up
and
kissed me.
14.
To a stop:
pulled up in front of the station.
15.
Each
; apiece:
The score
was
tied at 11 up.
16.
Apart
; into pieces:
tore it up.
17.
Nautical
To windward.
adj.
1.
Being above a
form
er position or level; higher:
My
grades are up. The pressure
is
up.
2.
a.
Out
of bed:
was up
by
seven
.
b.
Standing; erect.
c.
Facing upward:
two
cards up,
one
do
wn; the up side of a tossed coin.
3.
Raised; lifted:
a switch in the up position.
4.
Moving or directed upward:
an up elevator.
5.
a.
Marked by increased excitement or agitation; aroused:
Our
fight
ing spirit was up.
b.
Informal
Cheerful; optimistic; upbeat.
c.
Slang
Happily excited;
eu
phoric:
After
receiving the award, the performer was really up.
6.
Informal
Taking place; going on:
wondered
what
was up back
home
.
7.
Being considered;
under
study
:
a contract that is up for renewal.
8.
Run
ning as a candidate.
9.
On trial; charged:
The defendant is up for m
ans
laughter.
10.
Having
been
finished;
over
:
Your
time
is up.
11.
Informal
a.
Prepared; ready:
had
to
be
up for the game.
b.
Well informed; abreast:
not
up on sports.
12.
Functioning or capable of functioning normally; operational:
Their
computers are
now
up.
13.
Sports
Being ahead of one's opponent:
up two strokes in golf.
14.
Baseball
At bat.
15.
As a bet; at stake.
16.
Nautical
Bound; headed:
a freighter up for Panama.
prep.
1.
From a lower to or toward a higher point on:
up the hill.
2.
Toward or at a point farther a
long
:
two
miles
up the road.
3.
In a direction toward the source of:
up the Mississippi.
4.
Nautical
Against:
up the wind.
n.
1.
An upward slope; a rise.
2.
An upward movement or trend.
3.
Slang
A feeling of excitement or euphoria.
v.
upped
,
up·ping
,
ups
v.
tr.
1.
To increase:
upped their fees; upping our output.
2.
To raise to a higher level, especially to promote to a higher position.
3.
Nautical
To raise:
up anchor; up sail.
v.
intr.
1.
To get up; rise.
2.
Informal
To act suddenly or unexpectedly:
"She upped and perjured her immortal soul"
(Margery Allingham).
Idioms:
on the
up-and-up
/up and up
Informal
Open and honest.
up against
Confronted with; facing:
up against a strong opponent.
up to
1.
Occupied with, especially devising or scheming:
a prowler up to no good.
2.
Able to do or deal with:
didn't feel up to a long drive.
3.
Dependent on:
The success of
this
project is up to
us
.
4.
a.
To the point of; as
far
as:
I'm up to chapter 15 in my book.
b.
As long as:
allowed
up to two hours to finish the test.
c.
As many as:
see
d that yields up to 300 bushels per acre.
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
up
:
adv.
1.
a
.
In
or
to
a h
i
gher position:
looking up.
b.
In a direction opposite to
the
center
of
the
earth
or a comparable gravitational center:
up
from
the lunar surface.
2.
In or to
an
upright position:
sat up in bed.
3.
a.
Above a surface:
coming up
for
air.
b.
So
as
to detach or unearth:
pulling up
we
eds.
c.
Above the horizon:
as the
sun
came
up.
4.
Into
view or existence:
draw up a
will
.
5.
Into consideration:
take
up a new topic.
6.
In or toward a position conventionally regarded as higher, as
on
a scale, chart, or map:
temperatures
head
ing up; up in Canada.
7.
To or
at
a higher price:
stocks
that
are
going up.
8.
So as to advance, increase, or improve:
Our
spirits
went
up.
9.
With
or to a greater intensity, pitch, or volume:
turn the sound up.
10.
Into a state of excitement or turbulence:
stir up; rouse up.
11.
Comp
let
ely; entirely:
d
ran
k
it
up in a gulp; fastened up the
coat
.
12.
Used
as an intens
if
ier of the
act
ion of a verb:
type
d up a list.
13.
So as to approach; near:
came up
and
kissed me.
14.
To a stop:
pulled up in front of the station.
15.
Each
; apiece:
The score
was
tied at 11 up.
16.
Apart
; into pieces:
tore it up.
17.
Nautical
To windward.
adj.
1.
Being above a
form
er position or level; higher:
My
grades are up. The pressure
is
up.
2.
a.
Out
of bed:
was up
by
seven
.
b.
Standing; erect.
c.
Facing upward:
two
cards up,
one
do
wn; the up side of a tossed coin.
3.
Raised; lifted:
a switch in the up position.
4.
Moving or directed upward:
an up elevator.
5.
a.
Marked by increased excitement or agitation; aroused:
Our
fight
ing spirit was up.
b.
Informal
Cheerful; optimistic; upbeat.
c.
Slang
Happily excited;
eu
phoric:
After
receiving the award, the performer was really up.
6.
Informal
Taking place; going on:
wondered
what
was up back
home
.
7.
Being considered;
under
study
:
a contract that is up for renewal.
8.
Run
ning as a candidate.
9.
On trial; charged:
The defendant is up for m
ans
laughter.
10.
Having
been
finished;
over
:
Your
time
is up.
11.
Informal
a.
Prepared; ready:
had
to
be
up for the game.
b.
Well informed; abreast:
not
up on sports.
12.
Functioning or capable of functioning normally; operational:
Their
computers are
now
up.
13.
Sports
Being ahead of one's opponent:
up two strokes in golf.
14.
Baseball
At bat.
15.
As a bet; at stake.
16.
Nautical
Bound; headed:
a freighter up for Panama.
prep.
1.
From a lower to or toward a higher point on:
up the hill.
2.
Toward or at a point farther a
long
:
two
miles
up the road.
3.
In a direction toward the source of:
up the Mississippi.
4.
Nautical
Against:
up the wind.
n.
1.
An upward slope; a rise.
2.
An upward movement or trend.
3.
Slang
A feeling of excitement or euphoria.
v.
upped
,
up·ping
,
ups
v.
tr.
1.
To increase:
upped their fees; upping our output.
2.
To raise to a higher level, especially to promote to a higher position.
3.
Nautical
To raise:
up anchor; up sail.
v.
intr.
1.
To get up; rise.
2.
Informal
To act suddenly or unexpectedly:
"She upped and perjured her immortal soul"
(Margery Allingham).
Idioms:
on the
up-and-up
/up and up
Informal
Open and honest.
up against
Confronted with; facing:
up against a strong opponent.
up to
1.
Occupied with, especially devising or scheming:
a prowler up to no good.
2.
Able to do or deal with:
didn't feel up to a long drive.
3.
Dependent on:
The success of
this
project is up to
us
.
4.
a.
To the point of; as
far
as:
I'm up to chapter 15 in my book.
b.
As long as:
allowed
up to two hours to finish the test.
c.
As many as:
see
d that yields up to 300 bushels per acre.
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
up
:
adv.
1.
a
.
In
or
to
a h
i
gher position:
looking up.
b.
In a direction opposite to
the
center
of
the
earth
or a comparable gravitational center:
up
from
the lunar surface.
2.
In or to
an
upright position:
sat up in bed.
3.
a.
Above a surface:
coming up
for
air.
b.
So
as
to detach or unearth:
pulling up
we
eds.
c.
Above the horizon:
as the
sun
came
up.
4.
Into
view or existence:
draw up a
will
.
5.
Into consideration:
take
up a new topic.
6.
In or toward a position conventionally regarded as higher, as
on
a scale, chart, or map:
temperatures
head
ing up; up in Canada.
7.
To or
at
a higher price:
stocks
that
are
going up.
8.
So as to advance, increase, or improve:
Our
spirits
went
up.
9.
With
or to a greater intensity, pitch, or volume:
turn the sound up.
10.
Into a state of excitement or turbulence:
stir up; rouse up.
11.
Comp
let
ely; entirely:
d
ran
k
it
up in a gulp; fastened up the
coat
.
12.
Used
as an intens
if
ier of the
act
ion of a verb:
type
d up a list.
13.
So as to approach; near:
came up
and
kissed me.
14.
To a stop:
pulled up in front of the station.
15.
Each
; apiece:
The score
was
tied at 11 up.
16.
Apart
; into pieces:
tore it up.
17.
Nautical
To windward.
adj.
1.
Being above a
form
er position or level; higher:
My
grades are up. The pressure
is
up.
2.
a.
Out
of bed:
was up
by
seven
.
b.
Standing; erect.
c.
Facing upward:
two
cards up,
one
do
wn; the up side of a tossed coin.
3.
Raised; lifted:
a switch in the up position.
4.
Moving or directed upward:
an up elevator.
5.
a.
Marked by increased excitement or agitation; aroused:
Our
fight
ing spirit was up.
b.
Informal
Cheerful; optimistic; upbeat.
c.
Slang
Happily excited;
eu
phoric:
After
receiving the award, the performer was really up.
6.
Informal
Taking place; going on:
wondered
what
was up back
home
.
7.
Being considered;
under
study
:
a contract that is up for renewal.
8.
Run
ning as a candidate.
9.
On trial; charged:
The defendant is up for m
ans
laughter.
10.
Having
been
finished;
over
:
Your
time
is up.
11.
Informal
a.
Prepared; ready:
had
to
be
up for the game.
b.
Well informed; abreast:
not
up on sports.
12.
Functioning or capable of functioning normally; operational:
Their
computers are
now
up.
13.
Sports
Being ahead of one's opponent:
up two strokes in golf.
14.
Baseball
At bat.
15.
As a bet; at stake.
16.
Nautical
Bound; headed:
a freighter up for Panama.
prep.
1.
From a lower to or toward a higher point on:
up the hill.
2.
Toward or at a point farther a
long
:
two
miles
up the road.
3.
In a direction toward the source of:
up the Mississippi.
4.
Nautical
Against:
up the wind.
n.
1.
An upward slope; a rise.
2.
An upward movement or trend.
3.
Slang
A feeling of excitement or euphoria.
v.
upped
,
up·ping
,
ups
v.
tr.
1.
To increase:
upped their fees; upping our output.
2.
To raise to a higher level, especially to promote to a higher position.
3.
Nautical
To raise:
up anchor; up sail.
v.
intr.
1.
To get up; rise.
2.
Informal
To act suddenly or unexpectedly:
"She upped and perjured her immortal soul"
(Margery Allingham).
Idioms:
on the
up-and-up
/up and up
Informal
Open and honest.
up against
Confronted with; facing:
up against a strong opponent.
up to
1.
Occupied with, especially devising or scheming:
a prowler up to no good.
2.
Able to do or deal with:
didn't feel up to a long drive.
3.
Dependent on:
The success of
this
project is up to
us
.
4.
a.
To the point of; as
far
as:
I'm up to chapter 15 in my book.
b.
As long as:
allowed
up to two hours to finish the test.
c.
As many as:
see
d that yields up to 300 bushels per acre.
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
up
:
adv.
1.
a
.
In
or
to
a h
i
gher position:
looking up.
b.
In a direction opposite to
the
center
of
the
earth
or a comparable gravitational center:
up
from
the lunar surface.
2.
In or to
an
upright position:
sat up in bed.
3.
a.
Above a surface:
coming up
for
air.
b.
So
as
to detach or unearth:
pulling up
we
eds.
c.
Above the horizon:
as the
sun
came
up.
4.
Into
view or existence:
draw up a
will
.
5.
Into consideration:
take
up a new topic.
6.
In or toward a position conventionally regarded as higher, as
on
a scale, chart, or map:
temperatures
head
ing up; up in Canada.
7.
To or
at
a higher price:
stocks
that
are
going up.
8.
So as to advance, increase, or improve:
Our
spirits
went
up.
9.
With
or to a greater intensity, pitch, or volume:
turn the sound up.
10.
Into a state of excitement or turbulence:
stir up; rouse up.
11.
Comp
let
ely; entirely:
d
ran
k
it
up in a gulp; fastened up the
coat
.
12.
Used
as an intens
if
ier of the
act
ion of a verb:
type
d up a list.
13.
So as to approach; near:
came up
and
kissed me.
14.
To a stop:
pulled up in front of the station.
15.
Each
; apiece:
The score
was
tied at 11 up.
16.
Apart
; into pieces:
tore it up.
17.
Nautical
To windward.
adj.
1.
Being above a
form
er position or level; higher:
My
grades are up. The pressure
is
up.
2.
a.
Out
of bed:
was up
by
seven
.
b.
Standing; erect.
c.
Facing upward:
two
cards up,
one
do
wn; the up side of a tossed coin.
3.
Raised; lifted:
a switch in the up position.
4.
Moving or directed upward:
an up elevator.
5.
a.
Marked by increased excitement or agitation; aroused:
Our
fight
ing spirit was up.
b.
Informal
Cheerful; optimistic; upbeat.
c.
Slang
Happily excited;
eu
phoric:
After
receiving the award, the performer was really up.
6.
Informal
Taking place; going on:
wondered
what
was up back
home
.
7.
Being considered;
under
study
:
a contract that is up for renewal.
8.
Run
ning as a candidate.
9.
On trial; charged:
The defendant is up for m
ans
laughter.
10.
Having
been
finished;
over
:
Your
time
is up.
11.
Informal
a.
Prepared; ready:
had
to
be
up for the game.
b.
Well informed; abreast:
not
up on sports.
12.
Functioning or capable of functioning normally; operational:
Their
computers are
now
up.
13.
Sports
Being ahead of one's opponent:
up two strokes in golf.
14.
Baseball
At bat.
15.
As a bet; at stake.
16.
Nautical
Bound; headed:
a freighter up for Panama.
prep.
1.
From a lower to or toward a higher point on:
up the hill.
2.
Toward or at a point farther a
long
:
two
miles
up the road.
3.
In a direction toward the source of:
up the Mississippi.
4.
Nautical
Against:
up the wind.
n.
1.
An upward slope; a rise.
2.
An upward movement or trend.
3.
Slang
A feeling of excitement or euphoria.
v.
upped
,
up·ping
,
ups
v.
tr.
1.
To increase:
upped their fees; upping our output.
2.
To raise to a higher level, especially to promote to a higher position.
3.
Nautical
To raise:
up anchor; up sail.
v.
intr.
1.
To get up; rise.
2.
Informal
To act suddenly or unexpectedly:
"She upped and perjured her immortal soul"
(Margery Allingham).
Idioms:
on the
up-and-up
/up and up
Informal
Open and honest.
up against
Confronted with; facing:
up against a strong opponent.
up to
1.
Occupied with, especially devising or scheming:
a prowler up to no good.
2.
Able to do or deal with:
didn't feel up to a long drive.
3.
Dependent on:
The success of
this
project is up to
us
.
4.
a.
To the point of; as
far
as:
I'm up to chapter 15 in my book.
b.
As long as:
allowed
up to two hours to finish the test.
c.
As many as:
see
d that yields up to 300 bushels per acre.
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
up
:
adv.
1.
a
.
In
or
to
a h
i
gher position:
looking up.
b.
In a direction opposite to
the
center
of
the
earth
or a comparable gravitational center:
up
from
the lunar surface.
2.
In or to
an
upright position:
sat up in bed.
3.
a.
Above a surface:
coming up
for
air.
b.
So
as
to detach or unearth:
pulling up
we
eds.
c.
Above the horizon:
as the
sun
came
up.
4.
Into
view or existence:
draw up a
will
.
5.
Into consideration:
take
up a new topic.
6.
In or toward a position conventionally regarded as higher, as
on
a scale, chart, or map:
temperatures
head
ing up; up in Canada.
7.
To or
at
a higher price:
stocks
that
are
going up.
8.
So as to advance, increase, or improve:
Our
spirits
went
up.
9.
With
or to a greater intensity, pitch, or volume:
turn the sound up.
10.
Into a state of excitement or turbulence:
stir up; rouse up.
11.
Comp
let
ely; entirely:
d
ran
k
it
up in a gulp; fastened up the
coat
.
12.
Used
as an intens
if
ier of the
act
ion of a verb:
type
d up a list.
13.
So as to approach; near:
came up
and
kissed me.
14.
To a stop:
pulled up in front of the station.
15.
Each
; apiece:
The score
was
tied at 11 up.
16.
Apart
; into pieces:
tore it up.
17.
Nautical
To windward.
adj.
1.
Being above a
form
er position or level; higher:
My
grades are up. The pressure
is
up.
2.
a.
Out
of bed:
was up
by
seven
.
b.
Standing; erect.
c.
Facing upward:
two
cards up,
one
do
wn; the up side of a tossed coin.
3.
Raised; lifted:
a switch in the up position.
4.
Moving or directed upward:
an up elevator.
5.
a.
Marked by increased excitement or agitation; aroused:
Our
fight
ing spirit was up.
b.
Informal
Cheerful; optimistic; upbeat.
c.
Slang
Happily excited;
eu
phoric:
After
receiving the award, the performer was really up.
6.
Informal
Taking place; going on:
wondered
what
was up back
home
.
7.
Being considered;
under
study
:
a contract that is up for renewal.
8.
Run
ning as a candidate.
9.
On trial; charged:
The defendant is up for m
ans
laughter.
10.
Having
been
finished;
over
:
Your
time
is up.
11.
Informal
a.
Prepared; ready:
had
to
be
up for the game.
b.
Well informed; abreast:
not
up on sports.
12.
Functioning or capable of functioning normally; operational:
Their
computers are
now
up.
13.
Sports
Being ahead of one's opponent:
up two strokes in golf.
14.
Baseball
At bat.
15.
As a bet; at stake.
16.
Nautical
Bound; headed:
a freighter up for Panama.
prep.
1.
From a lower to or toward a higher point on:
up the hill.
2.
Toward or at a point farther a
long
:
two
miles
up the road.
3.
In a direction toward the source of:
up the Mississippi.
4.
Nautical
Against:
up the wind.
n.
1.
An upward slope; a rise.
2.
An upward movement or trend.
3.
Slang
A feeling of excitement or euphoria.
v.
upped
,
up·ping
,
ups
v.
tr.
1.
To increase:
upped their fees; upping our output.
2.
To raise to a higher level, especially to promote to a higher position.
3.
Nautical
To raise:
up anchor; up sail.
v.
intr.
1.
To get up; rise.
2.
Informal
To act suddenly or unexpectedly:
"She upped and perjured her immortal soul"
(Margery Allingham).
Idioms:
on the
up-and-up
/up and up
Informal
Open and honest.
up against
Confronted with; facing:
up against a strong opponent.
up to
1.
Occupied with, especially devising or scheming:
a prowler up to no good.
2.
Able to do or deal with:
didn't feel up to a long drive.
3.
Dependent on:
The success of
this
project is up to
us
.
4.
a.
To the point of; as
far
as:
I'm up to chapter 15 in my book.
b.
As long as:
allowed
up to two hours to finish the test.
c.
As many as:
see
d that yields up to 300 bushels per acre.
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
up
:
adv.
1.
a
.
In
or
to
a h
i
gher position:
looking up.
b.
In a direction opposite to
the
center
of
the
earth
or a comparable gravitational center:
up
from
the lunar surface.
2.
In or to
an
upright position:
sat up in bed.
3.
a.
Above a surface:
coming up
for
air.
b.
So
as
to detach or unearth:
pulling up
we
eds.
c.
Above the horizon:
as the
sun
came
up.
4.
Into
view or existence:
draw up a
will
.
5.
Into consideration:
take
up a new topic.
6.
In or toward a position conventionally regarded as higher, as
on
a scale, chart, or map:
temperatures
head
ing up; up in Canada.
7.
To or
at
a higher price:
stocks
that
are
going up.
8.
So as to advance, increase, or improve:
Our
spirits
went
up.
9.
With
or to a greater intensity, pitch, or volume:
turn the sound up.
10.
Into a state of excitement or turbulence:
stir up; rouse up.
11.
Comp
let
ely; entirely:
d
ran
k
it
up in a gulp; fastened up the
coat
.
12.
Used
as an intens
if
ier of the
act
ion of a verb:
type
d up a list.
13.
So as to approach; near:
came up
and
kissed me.
14.
To a stop:
pulled up in front of the station.
15.
Each
; apiece:
The score
was
tied at 11 up.
16.
Apart
; into pieces:
tore it up.
17.
Nautical
To windward.
adj.
1.
Being above a
form
er position or level; higher:
My
grades are up. The pressure
is
up.
2.
a.
Out
of bed:
was up
by
seven
.
b.
Standing; erect.
c.
Facing upward:
two
cards up,
one
do
wn; the up side of a tossed coin.
3.
Raised; lifted:
a switch in the up position.
4.
Moving or directed upward:
an up elevator.
5.
a.
Marked by increased excitement or agitation; aroused:
Our
fight
ing spirit was up.
b.
Informal
Cheerful; optimistic; upbeat.
c.
Slang
Happily excited;
eu
phoric:
After
receiving the award, the performer was really up.
6.
Informal
Taking place; going on:
wondered
what
was up back
home
.
7.
Being considered;
under
study
:
a contract that is up for renewal.
8.
Run
ning as a candidate.
9.
On trial; charged:
The defendant is up for m
ans
laughter.
10.
Having
been
finished;
over
:
Your
time
is up.
11.
Informal
a.
Prepared; ready:
had
to
be
up for the game.
b.
Well informed; abreast:
not
up on sports.
12.
Functioning or capable of functioning normally; operational:
Their
computers are
now
up.
13.
Sports
Being ahead of one's opponent:
up two strokes in golf.
14.
Baseball
At bat.
15.
As a bet; at stake.
16.
Nautical
Bound; headed:
a freighter up for Panama.
prep.
1.
From a lower to or toward a higher point on:
up the hill.
2.
Toward or at a point farther a
long
:
two
miles
up the road.
3.
In a direction toward the source of:
up the Mississippi.
4.
Nautical
Against:
up the wind.
n.
1.
An upward slope; a rise.
2.
An upward movement or trend.
3.
Slang
A feeling of excitement or euphoria.
v.
upped
,
up·ping
,
ups
v.
tr.
1.
To increase:
upped their fees; upping our output.
2.
To raise to a higher level, especially to promote to a higher position.
3.
Nautical
To raise:
up anchor; up sail.
v.
intr.
1.
To get up; rise.
2.
Informal
To act suddenly or unexpectedly:
"She upped and perjured her immortal soul"
(Margery Allingham).
Idioms:
on the
up-and-up
/up and up
Informal
Open and honest.
up against
Confronted with; facing:
up against a strong opponent.
up to
1.
Occupied with, especially devising or scheming:
a prowler up to no good.
2.
Able to do or deal with:
didn't feel up to a long drive.
3.
Dependent on:
The success of
this
project is up to
us
.
4.
a.
To the point of; as
far
as:
I'm up to chapter 15 in my book.
b.
As long as:
allowed
up to two hours to finish the test.
c.
As many as:
see
d that yields up to 300 bushels per acre.
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
up
:
adv.
1.
a
.
In
or
to
a h
i
gher position:
looking up.
b.
In a direction opposite to
the
center
of
the
earth
or a comparable gravitational center:
up
from
the lunar surface.
2.
In or to
an
upright position:
sat up in bed.
3.
a.
Above a surface:
coming up
for
air.
b.
So
as
to detach or unearth:
pulling up
we
eds.
c.
Above the horizon:
as the
sun
came
up.
4.
Into
view or existence:
draw up a
will
.
5.
Into consideration:
take
up a new topic.
6.
In or toward a position conventionally regarded as higher, as
on
a scale, chart, or map:
temperatures
head
ing up; up in Canada.
7.
To or
at
a higher price:
stocks
that
are
going up.
8.
So as to advance, increase, or improve:
Our
spirits
went
up.
9.
With
or to a greater intensity, pitch, or volume:
turn the sound up.
10.
Into a state of excitement or turbulence:
stir up; rouse up.
11.
Comp
let
ely; entirely:
d
ran
k
it
up in a gulp; fastened up the
coat
.
12.
Used
as an intens
if
ier of the
act
ion of a verb:
type
d up a list.
13.
So as to approach; near:
came up
and
kissed me.
14.
To a stop:
pulled up in front of the station.
15.
Each
; apiece:
The score
was
tied at 11 up.
16.
Apart
; into pieces:
tore it up.
17.
Nautical
To windward.
adj.
1.
Being above a
form
er position or level; higher:
My
grades are up. The pressure
is
up.
2.
a.
Out
of bed:
was up
by
seven
.
b.
Standing; erect.
c.
Facing upward:
two
cards up,
one
do
wn; the up side of a tossed coin.
3.
Raised; lifted:
a switch in the up position.
4.
Moving or directed upward:
an up elevator.
5.
a.
Marked by increased excitement or agitation; aroused:
Our
fight
ing spirit was up.
b.
Informal
Cheerful; optimistic; upbeat.
c.
Slang
Happily excited;
eu
phoric:
After
receiving the award, the performer was really up.
6.
Informal
Taking place; going on:
wondered
what
was up back
home
.
7.
Being considered;
under
study
:
a contract that is up for renewal.
8.
Run
ning as a candidate.
9.
On trial; charged:
The defendant is up for m
ans
laughter.
10.
Having
been
finished;
over
:
Your
time
is up.
11.
Informal
a.
Prepared; ready:
had
to
be
up for the game.
b.
Well informed; abreast:
not
up on sports.
12.
Functioning or capable of functioning normally; operational:
Their
computers are
now
up.
13.
Sports
Being ahead of one's opponent:
up two strokes in golf.
14.
Baseball
At bat.
15.
As a bet; at stake.
16.
Nautical
Bound; headed:
a freighter up for Panama.
prep.
1.
From a lower to or toward a higher point on:
up the hill.
2.
Toward or at a point farther a
long
:
two
miles
up the road.
3.
In a direction toward the source of:
up the Mississippi.
4.
Nautical
Against:
up the wind.
n.
1.
An upward slope; a rise.
2.
An upward movement or trend.
3.
Slang
A feeling of excitement or euphoria.
v.
upped
,
up·ping
,
ups
v.
tr.
1.
To increase:
upped their fees; upping our output.
2.
To raise to a higher level, especially to promote to a higher position.
3.
Nautical
To raise:
up anchor; up sail.
v.
intr.
1.
To get up; rise.
2.
Informal
To act suddenly or unexpectedly:
"She upped and perjured her immortal soul"
(Margery Allingham).
Idioms:
on the
up-and-up
/up and up
Informal
Open and honest.
up against
Confronted with; facing:
up against a strong opponent.
up to
1.
Occupied with, especially devising or scheming:
a prowler up to no good.
2.
Able to do or deal with:
didn't feel up to a long drive.
3.
Dependent on:
The success of
this
project is up to
us
.
4.
a.
To the point of; as
far
as:
I'm up to chapter 15 in my book.
b.
As long as:
allowed
up to two hours to finish the test.
c.
As many as:
see
d that yields up to 300 bushels per acre.
»
Lesson No. 1 Glossary
up
:
adv.
1.
a
.
In
or
to
a h
i
gher position:
looking up.
b.
In a direction opposite to
the
center
of
the
earth
or a comparable gravitational center:
up
from
the lunar surface.
2.
In or to
an
upright position:
sat up in bed.
3.
a.
Above a surface:
coming up
for
air.
b.
So
as
to detach or unearth:
pulling up
we
eds.
c.
Above the horizon:
as the
sun
came
up.
4.
Into
view or existence:
draw up a
will
.
5.
Into consideration:
take
up a new topic.
6.
In or toward a position conventionally regarded as higher, as
on
a scale, chart, or map:
temperatures
head
ing up; up in Canada.
7.
To or
at
a higher price:
stocks
that
are
going up.
8.
So as to advance, increase, or improve:
Our
spirits
went
up.
9.
With
or to a greater intensity, pitch, or volume:
turn the sound up.
10.
Into a state of excitement or turbulence:
stir up; rouse up.
11.
Comp
let
ely; entirely:
d
ran
k
it
up in a gulp; fastened up the
coat
.
12.
Used
as an intens
if
ier of the
act
ion of a verb:
type
d up a list.
13.
So as to approach; near:
came up
and
kissed me.
14.
To a stop:
pulled up in front of the station.
15.
Each
; apiece:
The score
was
tied at 11 up.
16.
Apart
; into pieces:
tore it up.
17.
Nautical
To windward.
adj.
1.
Being above a
form
er position or level; higher:
My
grades are up. The pressure
is
up.
2.
a.
Out
of bed:
was up
by
seven
.
b.
Standing; erect.
c.
Facing upward:
two
cards up,
one
do
wn; the up side of a tossed coin.
3.
Raised; lifted:
a switch in the up position.
4.
Moving or directed upward:
an up elevator.
5.
a.
Marked by increased excitement or agitation; aroused:
Our
fight
ing spirit was up.
b.
Informal
Cheerful; optimistic; upbeat.
c.
Slang
Happily excited;
eu
phoric:
After
receiving the award, the performer was really up.
6.
Informal
Taking place; going on:
wondered
what
was up back
home
.
7.
Being considered;
under
study
:
a contract that is up for renewal.
8.
Run
ning as a candidate.
9.
On trial; charged:
The defendant is up for m
ans
laughter.
10.
Having
been
finished;
over
:
Your
time
is up.
11.
Informal
a.
Prepared; ready:
had
to
be
up for the game.
b.
Well informed; abreast:
not
up on sports.
12.
Functioning or capable of functioning normally; operational:
Their
computers are
now
up.
13.
Sports
Being ahead of one's opponent:
up two strokes in golf.
14.
Baseball
At bat.
15.
As a bet; at stake.
16.
Nautical
Bound; headed:
a freighter up for Panama.
prep.
1.
From a lower to or toward a higher point on:
up the hill.
2.
Toward or at a point farther a
long
:
two
miles
up the road.
3.
In a direction toward the source of:
up the Mississippi.
4.
Nautical
Against:
up the wind.
n.
1.
An upward slope; a rise.
2.
An upward movement or trend.
3.
Slang
A feeling of excitement or euphoria.
v.
upped
,
up·ping
,
ups
v.
tr.
1.
To increase:
upped their fees; upping our output.
2.
To raise to a higher level, especially to promote to a higher position.
3.
Nautical
To raise:
up anchor; up sail.
v.
intr.
1.
To get up; rise.
2.
Informal
To act suddenly or unexpectedly:
"She upped and perjured her immortal soul"
(Margery Allingham).
Idioms:
on the
up-and-up
/up and up
Informal
Open and honest.
up against
Confronted with; facing:
up against a strong opponent.
up to
1.
Occupied with, especially devising or scheming:
a prowler up to no good.
2.
Able to do or deal with:
didn't feel up to a long drive.
3.
Dependent on:
The success of
this
project is up to
us
.
4.
a.
To the point of; as
far
as:
I'm up to chapter 15 in my book.
b.
As long as:
allowed
up to two hours to finish the test.
c.
As many as:
see
d that yields up to 300 bushels per acre.
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Lesson No. 1 Glossary
up
:
adv.
1.
a
.
In
or
to
a h
i
gher position:
looking up.
b.
In a direction opposite to
the
center
of
the
earth
or a comparable gravitational center:
up
from
the lunar surface.
2.
In or to
an
upright position:
sat up in bed.
3.
a.
Above a surface:
coming up
for
air.
b.
So
as
to detach or unearth:
pulling up
we
eds.
c.
Above the horizon:
as the
sun
came
up.
4.
Into
view or existence:
draw up a
will
.
5.
Into consideration:
take
up a new topic.
6.
In or toward a position conventionally regarded as higher, as
on
a scale, chart, or map:
temperatures
head
ing up; up in Canada.
7.
To or
at
a higher price:
stocks
that
are
going up.
8.
So as to advance, increase, or improve:
Our
spirits
went
up.
9.
With
or to a greater intensity, pitch, or volume:
turn the sound up.
10.
Into a state of excitement or turbulence:
stir up; rouse up.
11.
Comp
let
ely; entirely:
d
ran
k
it
up in a gulp; fastened up the
coat
.
12.
Used
as an intens
if
ier of the
act
ion of a verb:
type
d up a list.
13.
So as to approach; near:
came up
and
kissed me.
14.
To a stop:
pulled up in front of the station.
15.
Each
; apiece:
The score
was
tied at 11 up.
16.
Apart
; into pieces:
tore it up.
17.
Nautical
To windward.
adj.
1.
Being above a
form
er position or level; higher:
My
grades are up. The pressure
is
up.
2.
a.
Out
of bed:
was up
by
seven
.
b.
Standing; erect.
c.
Facing upward:
two
cards up,
one
do
wn; the up side of a tossed coin.
3.
Raised; lifted:
a switch in the up position.
4.
Moving or directed upward:
an up elevator.
5.
a.
Marked by increased excitement or agitation; aroused:
Our
fight
ing spirit was up.
b.
Informal
Cheerful; optimistic; upbeat.
c.
Slang
Happily excited;
eu
phoric:
After
receiving the award, the performer was really up.
6.
Informal
Taking place; going on:
wondered
what
was up back
home
.
7.
Being considered;
under
study
:
a contract that is up for renewal.
8.
Run
ning as a candidate.
9.
On trial; charged:
The defendant is up for m
ans
laughter.
10.
Having
been
finished;
over
:
Your
time
is up.
11.
Informal
a.
Prepared; ready:
had
to
be
up for the game.
b.
Well informed; abreast:
not
up on sports.
12.
Functioning or capable of functioning normally; operational:
Their
computers are
now
up.
13.
Sports
Being ahead of one's opponent:
up two strokes in golf.
14.
Baseball
At bat.
15.
As a bet; at stake.
16.
Nautical
Bound; headed:
a freighter up for Panama.
prep.
1.
From a lower to or toward a higher point on:
up the hill.
2.
Toward or at a point farther a
long
:
two
miles
up the road.
3.
In a direction toward the source of:
up the Mississippi.
4.
Nautical
Against:
up the wind.
n.
1.
An upward slope; a rise.
2.
An upward movement or trend.
3.
Slang
A feeling of excitement or euphoria.
v.
upped
,
up·ping
,
ups
v.
tr.
1.
To increase:
upped their fees; upping our output.
2.
To raise to a higher level, especially to promote to a higher position.
3.
Nautical
To raise:
up anchor; up sail.
v.
intr.
1.
To get up; rise.
2.
Informal
To act suddenly or unexpectedly:
"She upped and perjured her immortal soul"
(Margery Allingham).
Idioms:
on the
up-and-up
/up and up
Informal
Open and honest.
up against
Confronted with; facing:
up against a strong opponent.
up to
1.
Occupied with, especially devising or scheming:
a prowler up to no good.
2.
Able to do or deal with:
didn't feel up to a long drive.
3.
Dependent on:
The success of
this
project is up to
us
.
4.
a.
To the point of; as
far
as:
I'm up to chapter 15 in my book.
b.
As long as:
allowed
up to two hours to finish the test.
c.
As many as:
see
d that yields up to 300 bushels per acre.
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Lesson No. 1 Glossary