Vocabulary

• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• raw fish: Fish that has not been cooked.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• back then: At that time in the past.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
• pull out all the stops: To make every possible effort to achieve something.
• start up: A newly established business.
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• complete with: Having something as an extra part or feature.
• in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
• by hand: Done manually; not by machine.
• secret of: The key or hidden information that explains something.
• show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
• pump out: To remove liquid from somewhere using a pump.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• cordon off: To prevent access to an area by surrounding it with police, barriers, etc.
• each section: Every individual part or division of something.
• high and dry: In a helpless situation; stranded or abandoned.
• roll by: To pass, especially of time.
• make someone's day: To cause someone to feel very happy or pleased.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• serious money: A large or significant sum of money.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• constant battle: A continuous and persistent struggle or conflict.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
• at bay: Kept at a distance; held back.
• get a sense: To understand or perceive something intuitively.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• fishing for: Currently trying to get attention or praise from other people.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
• in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• wind: A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
• century: Period of 100 years
• land: Region or country
• water: Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
• level: Specific height of something
• harbor: Area of water protected by land and used by ships
• town: Small city
• dutch: Concerning the culture and people of Holland
• sail: To travel across water in a boat or a ship
• salt: Natural white crystal used to flavor food
• boat: Small form of transport for traveling on water
• Europe: A continent including Germany, France and Spain
• church: Building where Christians gather and pray to God
• sea: Very large group of people, similar-looking things