Vocabulary

• few steps: A small number of steps; a short distance.
• natural wonders: Remarkable natural features or phenomena, such as landscapes, geological formations, or ecosystems, that inspire awe and are of significant scientific or aesthetic value.
• land with: To bring an aircraft down to the ground.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• en route: On the way; during a journey.
• hit with: To strike someone or something using an object.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• crystal clear: Extremely clear and easy to understand.
• first up: Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• come upon: To accidentally find; discover something
• got to: To arrive at some place
• abide by: To follow a rule; adhere to
• in wine: Under the influence of wine; when drunk.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• next to: Being located along side another
• evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
• complete picture: A thorough and comprehensive understanding of a situation or event.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
• such as: For example; like
• in places: In some locations but not others
• down the road: At a future time; in the future.
• slow down: To reduce the speed
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
• to order: To give an instruction or command.
• after dinner: Following the meal of dinner.
• from the top: From the beginning.
• settle into: To become comfortable and familiar with a new place or situation.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• split: No longer married or in a relationship
• capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
• century: Period of 100 years
• square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
• coast: Land near the sea or ocean
• medieval: Old or out of date and not of much use
• paint: To make a picture with colored liquids
• war: Situation where armies fight each other
• main: Most important; most often used
• town: Small city
• city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
• palace: Official home of a ruler, such as a king or queen
• island: Area of land that is surrounded by water
• peninsula: Narrow strip of land projecting into a sea or lake
• local: Bus or train, that stops at most stations