Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
• such as: For example; like
• on the scene: Present at a location, especially where something has happened.
• fall short: To fail to reach a required or expected standard or goal.
• for free: Without charge; at no cost.
• philosophy: Study of ideas about the basic nature of life
• science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• century: Period of 100 years
• earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
• university: High-level educational institution; college
• man: Humans in general, including male and female
• owe: To need to do something in return for a favor etc.
• philosopher: Person studying the meaning of truth and life
• shadow: To cover something with shade
• medieval: Old or out of date and not of much use
• nonsense: Foolish or untrue statements or ideas
• warm: To become more friendly or to like something
• medicine: Something used in treating illness or pain
• art: Creative skill using the imagination e.g. painting