Vocabulary

• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• stay out late: To remain away from home until after the usual time for returning.
• at its peak: At the highest point of achievement, intensity, or development.
• show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
• blend of: A mixture of different things combined together.
• on display: In a place where something can be seen by the public.
• of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
• in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
• except that: But; with the exception that.
• come by: To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
• all along: From the beginning; all the time.
• off and on: Intermittently; sometimes happening and sometimes not.
• hop off: To get off or descend from a vehicle or object quickly or casually.
• with God: Being in the presence or care of God, often after death.
• drive away: To leave in a vehicle.
• break from: To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
• point at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
• to order: To give an instruction or command.
• have to: Must do
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• came off: To succeed in doing; complete something
• in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
• in half: Divided into two equal parts.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• from the start: From the very beginning; from the outset.
• of a kind: Unique; not like anything else
• hop in: To get in or on a vehicle
• settle on: To decide definitely to do or have something.
• once upon a time: A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
• upon a time: An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• grand: A counter for 1000 of something
• power: Legal or official right to perform certain actions
• mark: Person's name
• renaissance: Period of intense activity in art and science
• canal: Channel cut through land for boats or ships
• city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
• wine: Dark red color
• palace: Official home of a ruler, such as a king or queen
• mediterranean: Describing the sea between Italy and Africa
• art: Creative skill using the imagination e.g. painting
• enjoy: To take pleasure in something
• Europe: A continent including Germany, France and Spain
• lagoon: Small lake surrounded by rocks; channel of water
• gondola: Flat-bottomed freight car with sides but no roof