Vocabulary

• along with: In addition to; together with.
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• back then: At that time in the past.
• the good stuff: Things of high quality or the best kind.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• have to: Must do
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• in the extreme: To a very great degree; extremely.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• picked it up: To acquire or obtain something.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• descend into: To go down into a place.
• below the surface: Hidden emotions or issues not immediately visible.
• at least: As a minimum
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• in honor of: To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
• in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
• together with: In addition to; along with.
• compete in: To take part in a contest or competition.
• off the beaten path: In a place where few people go; not well known.
• settle into: To become comfortable and familiar with a new place or situation.
• next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
• calm down: To make or become relaxed after being stressed
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
• in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• settle in: To become comfortable in a new place or situation.
• back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
• on the town: Out socially enjoying nightlife and entertainment.
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• screen in: To enclose a space with a screen or mesh.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• enter into: To begin or become involved in something, such as an agreement or activity.
• not surprisingly: In a way that is not unexpected or predictable.
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
• remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
• century: Period of 100 years
• square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
• history: Established pattern or record
• tourist: Someone who travels to a place for pleasure
• town: Small city
• peninsula: Narrow strip of land projecting into a sea or lake
• local: Bus or train, that stops at most stations
• stadium: Building with a sports field for watching games
• greek: Concerning the culture and people of Greece
• mainland: Main land mass of a country or continent
• fortress: Military buildings providing protection
• fortify: To protect against military attack, as with walls