Vocabulary

• on foot
• got to: To arrive at some place
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• spread out: To extend or stretch over a large area.
• in terms of
• have to: Must do
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• on offer: Available at a reduced price or with special terms.
• start out: To begin your life or career in a particular way.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• for free: Without charge; at no cost.
• laid back
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• feel for: To have sympathy for someone; to empathize with someone's situation.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
• rough and tumble: Noisy and uncontrolled physical activity or fighting.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• for instance: As an example.
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• compete in: To take part in a contest or competition.
• green onion cake: A savory pancake made with green onions, typically pan-fried.
• full day: A complete day, from morning to night.
• for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
• aside from
• go on: To continue doing something
• get back to: To get in contact with someone again
• hands down: To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
• park in: To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• going on: To continue doing something
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• connected with: Related to; associated with.
• make time for: To schedule time for a specific activity or person.
• better understanding: An improved level of comprehension or knowledge.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• overwhelming: To defeat something or someone completely
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• plenty: When there is not too little of something; a lot
• bias: Preference to believe things even if incorrect
• distinct: Clearly different in nature from something else
• scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
• impressive: Causing admiration or respect; grand or expensive
• epic: Going on for a long time; awe-inspiring
• opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
• spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• heritage: Traditional beliefs or customs of a culture
• proximity: State of being near or close to something
• retain: To continue to have or use; keep the quality of
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• distance: Lack of friendliness toward another person
• honest: Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
• entertainment: Act or process of providing service for someone
• haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
• culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• compact: Small case with face powder and a mirror
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
• trip: To release an electrical switch
• dim: Not bright; not being clear
• vintage: Old and somewhat treasured
• tune: To make adjustments to equipment to make it better
• transportation: Act of moving people or goods between places
• cocktail: Mixed alcoholic drink, containing spirit like gin
• bow: To (cause to) curve or bend
• great: Very good; better than before
• remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
• avenue
• swamp: Area of land that is wet or covered with water
• area: Amount of measured space
• check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
• ginger: Being reddish-brown in color
• cover: To record a different version of another song
• feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
• university: High-level educational institution; college
• choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
• fringe: Decorative edge of hanging threads or hairs
• turquoise: Color that is a combination of green and blue
• gritty: Showing strong determination
• downtown: Located in the business part of a town
• creek: Water channel that is smaller than a river
• stampede: A sudden uncontrolled rush of people or animals
• mall: Large public area often covered with grass
• airport: A place where passenger planes land and take off
• cowboy: Man who tends cattle or sheep (often from a horse)
• affordability: Cheap enough to buy something you want
• chinatown: Area of town with many Chinese stores, restaurants