Vocabulary

• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• start in: To begin a job or activity.
• as you like: In any way that you want; according to your preference.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• regardless of
• hop off: To get off or descend from a vehicle or object quickly or casually.
• in half: Divided into two equal parts.
• wall in: To surround something tightly with walls or barriers.
• incorporate into: To include something as part of a larger thing.
• dip into: To spend part of some money which you have been saving.
• in the shadow of: Close to and influenced or dominated by something else.
• to the hilt: To the fullest extent or completely.
• pitch in: To help or join together to accomplish something
• making hay while the sun shines: To take advantage of favorable circumstances promptly.
• shapes and sizes: A wide variety of forms and dimensions.
• at heart: In one's real or essential nature; fundamentally.
• for rent: Available to be rented or leased.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• shower down: To fall heavily like rain or other things from the sky.
• swing through: To progress or pass through something smoothly or successfully.
• full day: A complete day, from morning to night.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• come at: To approach someone to attack them
• squeeze in
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
• in sight: Visible; able to be seen.
• in hand: In one's possession or control.
• from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in places: In some locations but not others
• in comfort: In a state of ease and relaxation; without hardship or difficulty.
• point at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
• belly up: To fail or go bankrupt.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• at the corner: Situated where two streets or edges meet at an angle.
• du jour: As made or served on a particular day; fashionable or popular at the moment.
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• ask for it: To behave in a way that will cause trouble or punishment.
• put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• complete with: Having something as an extra part or feature.
• from the start: From the very beginning; from the outset.
• catch up: To become equal with another person
• work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• spend money: To use money to buy or pay for something.
• in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
• on and off: Intermittently; not continuously.
• on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
• ride high: To be very successful or confident.
• on the beach: Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• hotel: Place where people can stay when traveling
• village: Small town in the country
• big: Popular
• home: House, apartment or building to be rented or sold
• town: Small city
• cheap: Not costing a lot of money
• small: Little in size; not big
• good: Proper, appropriate or right
• enjoy: To take pleasure in something
• train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
• travel: To go to a place that is far away
• fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• food: What people and animals eat to live
• hour: 60 minutes
• price: Person's name
• hop: Dance party
• tourist: Someone who travels to a place for pleasure
• tour: To travel to several places to perform a show
• view: Opinion, belief, or idea about something
• offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
• neighborhood: Area of a town or city that people live in
• spending: To use money to pay for something
• hiking: To make a large and unexpected increase in a price
• rent: To give the use of something in return for payment
• pub: Building with a bar licensed to sell alcohol
• information: Collection of facts and details about something
• high: Excited or relaxed from taking drugs
• comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
• guide: To help or advise someone about something
• local: Bus or train, that stops at most stations
• hostel: Cheap hotel for young people
• experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
• service: Work that a person does to assist others
• helpful: Doing things that help someone
• continent: Very large piece of land, e.g. Africa or Asia
• private: Being away from others and quiet
• affordable: Cheap enough that it can be paid for
• generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
• culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
• historic: (Of past event) having an effect on future; famous
• pharmacy: Shop where medicines are prepared and sold
• cultural: Of a particular society's customs and beliefs
• burst: To move (arrive, exit, etc.) suddenly or hurriedly
• prescription: Specific medicine officially ordered for a patient
• budget: Amount of money planned to be spent
• pension: Regular payments you receive after you retire
• comfort: To try to make distressed person feel better
• leopard: Large cat with short fur and black spots
• unite: To join or come together for the same goal
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• privacy: State of being hidden from the presence of others
• expense: Money you have to pay to do part of your job
• diversity: Having a range of different races, ideas etc.
• transportation: Act of moving people or goods between places
• cuisine: Certain style or technique of cooking
• alpine: Concerning mountains or mountain ranges
• hearty: (Of emotions) warm and sincere
• sightseeing: Going to look at places of interest somewhere
• quiche: Savory tart using eggs, cheese, bacon, etc.