Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• by day: During the daytime; not at night.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• boat ride: A trip on a boat for pleasure.
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• have to: Must do
• in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
• in memory of: To honor or commemorate someone who has died.
• up the river: Sent to prison or in serious trouble.
• in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• varieties of: Different kinds or types of something.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• far and away: By a considerable margin; easily the best.
• down the road: At a future time; in the future.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• deal with
• break from: To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
• after hours: After the usual closing time.
• call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
• in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
• have on: To be wearing something.
• in places: In some locations but not others
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• run through: To pierce with a sharp pointed object
• in the ground: Located within or beneath the surface of the earth.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• rain or shine: Regardless of the weather conditions.
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• English: Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
• land: Region or country
• soil: Conditions in which something develops
• traditional: Involved in a custom or event common to a people
• town: Small city
• island: Area of land that is surrounded by water
• wall: High, flat side of a room or building
• peninsula: Narrow strip of land projecting into a sea or lake
• local: Bus or train, that stops at most stations
• Europe: A continent including Germany, France and Spain
• stone: Hard, solid piece of rock
• scenic: Having beautiful scenery
• west: Person's name
• irish: Concerning the culture and people of Ireland
• ireland: An island comprising the republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland