Vocabulary

• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• have to: Must do
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• in terms of
• by accident: Without intending to; unintentionally.
• from power: To lose control or position of authority.
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• the good stuff: Things of high quality or the best kind.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• to an extent: Partly or in some degree.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• at least: As a minimum
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• got to: To arrive at some place
• ancient history: The study of the distant past, from the earliest humans through the first great civilizations.
• of sorts: Of a kind, but not a very good one.
• jump off: To leave a path or designated area.
• at war: Engaged in a war; fighting
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• very much so: To a great extent; indeed
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• seen better days: To be in poor condition or not as good as before.
• in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• come off it: Used to express disbelief or disagreement.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• such as: For example; like
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• by default: Automatically, unless the user specifies otherwise.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• next to: Being located along side another
• of a kind: Unique; not like anything else
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in charge: To be responsible for
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• sand down: To smooth a surface by rubbing it with sandpaper.
• fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
• bear in mind: To remember and consider something.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• to a greater extent: Indicating a larger or more significant degree or amount.
• too heavy: Having excessive weight; difficult to lift or move.
• stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• on to: Toward something; forward
• add on: To attach or include something extra.
• in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• on the face of it: Based on first impressions; seemingly.
• for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
• in use: Being used at the present time.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• of use: Having practical value; useful or helpful.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
• lead to: To result in some action
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
• absolutely: Completely; totally; very
• context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
• slightly: Only a little
• evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
• period: Set amount of time during which events take place
• fascinating: To attract or interest greatly
• straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
• potentially: That could happen or become reality
• force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
• specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
• necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
• extent: Point, level or limit to which something reaches
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• heritage: Traditional beliefs or customs of a culture
• fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
• military: Army or armed forces
• establish: To set or create something to last for a long time
• mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
• effectively: In a way that produces the desired result
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• architecture: Design and construction of buildings
• medieval: Old or out of date and not of much use
• evolution: Theory that living things change over time
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• device: Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
• object: Something you can see or touch, but is not alive
• reign: To be present and felt or sensed by everyone there
• invasion: Entry into a place to cause harm
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• century: Period of 100 years
• squat: To illegally live on anothers property or land
• coast: Land near the sea or ocean
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• programme: A plan or schedule of events
• defend: To protect and explain your position in court
• modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
• point: An item to be discussed
• fleet: Group of ships under one commander
• podcast: A digital recording (e.g. radio show) for download
• mythical: Based on beliefs unsupported by facts
• captain: Title of a senior officer in the military
• defensive: Protecting something, yourself from attack
• artillery: Guns used by the military larger than machine guns
• coastline: Area of sea alongside the land in an area
• warfare: Methods used by those fighting in a war
• circular: Shaped like a circle or part of a circle
• wade: Person's name
• cannon: Large wheeled gun that fires heavy metal balls
• weaponry: Collection of weapons and weapon-like instruments
• reformation: Religious movement to reform the Catholic Church
• armour: Defensive (e.g. metal) covering for bodies, things
• protestant: Person believing in Protestantism
• phd: Advanced university degree; Doctor of Philosophy
• garrison: Camp, often fortified, where soldiers are based
• bastion: Something that protects or preserves a way of life
• armada: Fleet of warships