Vocabulary

• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• check out
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• set up
• all along: From the beginning; all the time.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• break from: To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
• back then: At that time in the past.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• by foot: Walking, instead of using transport
• show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• scare away: To frighten someone or something so that they go away.
• in times: During periods or moments of.
• in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
• warm up: To gently exercise muscles before doing sport
• together with: In addition to; along with.
• at least: As a minimum
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• come after: To follow someone in order to threaten them
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• down the middle: In or along the center of something.
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• mill about: To move around without purpose in a group or area.
• on the canvas: Knocked down, especially in boxing or other fights.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• move back: To retreat or withdraw from a position.
• in the mood: Wanting to do something
• blend of: A mixture of different things combined together.
• on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
• feel for: To have sympathy for someone; to empathize with someone's situation.
• sort through: To examine a collection of things in order to organize them, find something specific, or discard unwanted items.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• open house: A period during which a house or other building for sale is open for inspection by prospective buyers or renters.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• complete with: Having something as an extra part or feature.
• hang out: To spend time with your friends
• apart from: Except for; not considering
• at the corner: Situated where two streets or edges meet at an angle.
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• century: Period of 100 years
• age: To keep food, wine for a long time to improve it
• revolution: When a group overthrows an existing government
• meal: Food for eating at a particular time, e.g. dinner
• city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
• French: Person's name
• art: Creative skill using the imagination e.g. painting
• church: Building where Christians gather and pray to God
• de: Of; expressing origin, possession, or separation
• river: Flowing water that runs from mountains to the sea
• beef: Red meat from cows
• latin: Ancient Roman language affecting many languages
• la: The syllable naming the sixth (submediant) note of a major or minor scale in solmization