Vocabulary

• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• well preserved: Maintained in excellent condition; not allowed to decline in quality or appearance.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
• together with: In addition to; along with.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• for instance: As an example.
• without doubt: Certainly; definitely; without any question.
• on fire: Very successful or popular
• move along: To make progress; advance.
• wait around: To wait idly or without a specific purpose.
• have to: Must do
• trip out: To hallucinate, especially as a result of taking drugs.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• of the century: The most notable or important in a hundred-year period.
• take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
• with just: Using only; with no more than.
• run in: To arrest person and take them to police station
• due to: Because of; owing to
• spread out: To extend or stretch over a large area.
• prior to: Before a particular time or event.
• in a big way: To a great or significant extent.
• make up: To invent or create a story
• apart from: Except for; not considering
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• descend into: To go down into a place.
• old hand: A person with a lot of experience in a particular activity or job.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• in length: Relating to the measurement of something from end to end.
• evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
• close by: Near in distance; nearby.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
• set up
• stark contrast: A sharp, clear, and obvious difference between two things.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
• century: Period of 100 years
• popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
• famous: Excellent
• established: To set or create something to last for a long time
• medieval: Old or out of date and not of much use
• mountain: Very high piece of land, higher than a hill
• valley: Area between mountains with river running through
• town: Small city
• city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
• castle: Large defensive building in historical times
• festival: Cultural event with a program of events
• stone: Hard, solid piece of rock
• sea: Very large group of people, similar-looking things
• lake: Large area of water surrounded by land