The best way to learn proper English is to read news report, and watch news on TV. Watching TV shows is a great way to learn casual English, slang words, understand culture reference and humor. If you have already watched these shows then you may recall the words used in the following dialogs.

will sit as judge in my STEAD.
Game of Thrones Season 4, Episode 6

Cotton blanket 'STEAD of wool
The Big Bang Theory Season 8, Episode 23

Empty bellies 'STEAD of full
The Big Bang Theory Season 8, Episode 23

"to rule in my STEAD
Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 7

to serve as hand in his STEAD while he fights.
Game of Thrones Season 2, Episode 1