Vocabulary

• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• to date: Up to the present time; until now.
• measure up: To be good enough; to meet the required standard.
• in the course of time: Eventually or after some time has passed.
• in ruins: Reduced to a state of destruction or disrepair.
• lay in: To provide stocks (e.g. for the winter)
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• light on: To illuminate something.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
• century: Period of 100 years
• religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
• remarkable: Interesting and unexpected, worthy of notice
• destroy: To damage so badly that something no longer exists
• surround: To be all the way around something
• lay: Amateur; not being a trained priest
• cultural: Of a particular society's customs and beliefs
• historic: (Of past event) having an effect on future; famous
• empire: Group of countries controlled by one government
• city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
• legendary: Being a very famous sports player, actor etc.
• temple: A flat area on the side of the forehead
• artistic: Being able to paint, write music, etc.; creative
• king: Person considered the best or top at something