Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• on site: At the location of a particular activity or project.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• have to: Must do
• off the beaten path: In a place where few people go; not well known.
• date back: To have existed since a particular time in the past.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
• in comparison: When compared to something else.
• in use: Being used at the present time.
• at least: As a minimum
• best known: Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
• run through: To pierce with a sharp pointed object
• go on: To continue doing something
• at the moment: At this time; now
• apart from: Except for; not considering
• run on: To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
• hang out: To spend time with your friends
• 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.
• right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
• of sorts: Of a kind, but not a very good one.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• other places: Different locations or areas
• right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
• next to: Being located along side another
• sit in for: To take someone's place temporarily.
• on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
• pop up: To appear suddenly.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• get across: To communicate (something) clearly and effectively.
• those times: A period in the past, often remembered fondly.
• go past: To move beyond a particular place or point.
• past it: No longer capable or effective due to age or declining condition.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
• for free: Without charge; at no cost.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• wall in: To surround something tightly with walls or barriers.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• such as: For example; like
• unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
• explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
• abundance: Quantity that is very large or more than enough
• inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
• remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
• comparison: Act of comparing things
• medieval: Old or out of date and not of much use
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• leftover: (Of food) that you didn't eat at a meal
• rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
• beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
• honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
• pedestrian: Unremarkable; ordinary; not special
• slice: Way of hitting the ball so the ball curves
• bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
• square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
• caramel: Brown, chewy candy
• century: Period of 100 years
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• gather: To bring objects together into one place
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• great: Very good; better than before
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
• hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
• statue: Stone or metal image of a person, often carved
• unusual: Being rare or uncommon; not ordinary; strange
• picturesque: Pretty/interesting in a cute, old-fashioned way
• collection: Act of asking for money for a debt or a charity
• area: Amount of measured space
• think: To have an idea about something without certainty
• gem: Jewel or precious stone, usually cut into a shape
• borough: Section of a city with authority to manage itself
• site: Place that is reserved for a particular activity
• level: Specific height of something
• upside: Above, over
• bomb: To attack with explosives
• underground: (Being or living) under the surface of the earth
• barge: Large low boat with a flat bottom
• peaceful: In a calm and quiet state
• muse: To think about slowly or over a long period
• popcorn: Small-eared corn that burst in dry heat
• blitz: To suddenly and aggressively attack
• victorian: Typical of 19th century standards or conduct