Vocabulary

• going on: To continue doing something
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• got to: To arrive at some place
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• back in the day: In the past; in former times.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
• in tow: Accompanied or followed by someone or something.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• last summer: The summer before this one.
• swing by: To visit a place briefly, usually on the way to somewhere else.
• popped out: Went out somewhere quickly and briefly.
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• get here: To arrive at a specific location.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• save up: To gradually collect money by saving.
• bear on: To have an influence or effect on something.
• come up to: To meet expectations
• come by: To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
• at least: As a minimum
• walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• walk over: To treat someone badly, as if they had no rights
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• vibe with: To feel a strong connection or compatibility with someone or something.
• right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• prepare yourself: To get yourself ready for something.
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• every nook and cranny: Every small hidden or hard-to-reach place.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
• spectacular: Impressive or out of the ordinary
• spot: A certain place or area
• impressive: Causing admiration or respect; grand or expensive
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
• pile: Large amount of something
• reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
• private: Being away from others and quiet
• adventure: An exciting and often dangerous experience
• extra: More than necessary; additional
• itinerary: A route, e.g. with times you will be somewhere
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• pace: Rate of speed at which something moves or happens
• guide: To help or advise someone about something
• steep: Very expensive
• honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
• prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
• scramble: To cause war planes to take off quickly
• bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
• spiral: A continuous curve round a central point
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• trip: To release an electrical switch
• balcony: Platform with a rail projecting out of a building
• point: An item to be discussed
• amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
• natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
• drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
• pound: The # key on a keyboard
• perfect: So good it cannot be improved
• space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
• discover: To find something new that was not known before
• feed: To give food, e.g. to animals or a baby
• nap: To sleep or rest for a short time during the day
• spacious: Open and easy to move in
• suite: Group of several shorter pieces of music
• area: Amount of measured space
• gem: Jewel or precious stone, usually cut into a shape
• feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
• travel: To go to a place that is far away
• turquoise: Color that is a combination of green and blue
• hike: Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.
• mist: Light water droplets in air, so you can't see well
• lookout: Person who keeps watch, e.g. for an enemy
• emerald: Green-colored gemstone
• jade: Green stone used to make jewelry/art objects
• jewel: Precious stone like a diamond; gem
• picnic: Meal that is eaten outdoors, sitting on the ground
• multi: A prefix meaning 'many' or 'more than one'
• waterfall: Steep descent of the water of a river
• goat: Small animal with beard and horns
• grandpa: Your mother or father's father
• alrighty: Way of saying 'alright'
• generational: Concerning people born at about the same time