Vocabulary

• city center: The central part of a city, especially the main business or commercial area.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• such as: For example; like
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• sit down: To take a seat
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• by foot: Walking, instead of using transport
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
• keep your eyes peeled: Be watchful and alert for something specific.
• back in the day: In the past; in former times.
• in places: In some locations but not others
• angle for: Try to obtain something indirectly or subtly.
• blow off steam: To release anger or frustration in a harmless way.
• cast of characters: The actors and roles in a play, film, or other performance.
• in the mood: Wanting to do something
• my personal favorite: Something that I like more than other things.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• rain or shine: Regardless of the weather conditions.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• considered rude: Regarded as impolite or offensive.
• on the wrong foot: Beginning something with a mistake or unfavorable impression.
• start off: To begin or commence something.
• at least: As a minimum
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• move away: To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
• feel right: To seem correct or appropriate; to give a sense of being morally or ethically sound.
• in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
• without a doubt: Certainly; definitely.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• apart from: Except for; not considering
• get lost: An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
• on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
• recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
• community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
• tip: To pour or move something from a place, container
• cruise: To easily achieve
• crowd: To force too many things, people into
• medieval: Old or out of date and not of much use
• infinite: Being very large in amount
• leftover: (Of food) that you didn't eat at a meal
• wander: To move through a place with no particular purpose
• rude: Being unkind or impolite to others; disrespectful
• hassle: Unpleasant task or chore harder than it should be
• quarter: 25 cents
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• peel: Outer covering, or skin, of a piece of fruit
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• tight: Showing anxiety or anger; tense
• accommodation: Adapting to become better at handling situations
• mellow: Being completely relaxed and calm
• neighborhood: Area of a town or city that people live in
• natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
• great: Very good; better than before
• wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
• swamp: Area of land that is wet or covered with water
• charming: Being very likable; attractive
• terrace: Flat area next to a building to sit and relax
• historic: (Of past event) having an effect on future; famous
• village: Small town in the country
• rent: To give the use of something in return for payment
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• bar: Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
• train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
• croissant: Flaky crescent-shaped roll, as eaten for breakfast
• delicious: Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
• travel: To go to a place that is far away
• heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• lodge: To (provide a place to) stay for a short time
• expensive: Costing a lot of money
• electric: Creating a feeling of excitement
• boulevard: Wide, grand street often with trees on both sides
• center: Community place people go health or social reasons
• warm: To become more friendly or to like something
• metro: Underground railway or subway
• wine: Dark red color
• close: Almost; near
• expat: Someone who does not live in their own country
• video: Recording capturing action with sound
• commuter: Someone who travels regularly from home to work
• picnic: Meal that is eaten outdoors, sitting on the ground
• multi: A prefix meaning 'many' or 'more than one'
• visa: Authorization to enter a foreign country
• scooter: Light motorcycle, usually with small wheels
• latin: Ancient Roman language affecting many languages
• cannonball: Solid ball of metal fired from a cannon
• gatherer: Person who collects wild food in order to eat
• vie: To fight or compete against to win or get a thing
• monsieur: (French) Mr; sir
• rue: To be sorry about; regret; lament; mourn
• moi: (French) me