Vocabulary

• cast off: To release the ropes holding a boat in place, allowing it to begin its journey.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
• breathe in: To inhale; to take air into the lungs.
• at the helm: In a position of control or leadership.
• stock up: To accumulate a supply of something.
• of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• head south: To decline, worsen, or go in a negative direction.
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
• trip: To release an electrical switch
• endure: To last for a long time; continue to exist
• creative: Having the ability to make something new
• food: What people and animals eat to live
• organic: Developing naturally and without a set structure
• infamous: Famous because of something bad
• stroll: To walk slowly and in a relaxed manner
• historic: (Of past event) having an effect on future; famous
• collection: Act of asking for money for a debt or a charity
• visit: To go to a place for a time, usually for a reason
• city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
• south: Direction to your right when facing the rising sun
• art: Creative skill using the imagination e.g. painting