Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
• from top to bottom: Completely or thoroughly; in every part.
• have to: Must do
• in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
• start in: To begin a job or activity.
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
• next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
• team up with: To join with someone in order to work on something together.
• in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
• consists of: Is made up or composed of.
• with age: As someone gets older; as time passes.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• make ends meet: To manage to live on the money you have.
• pull it out: To remove something from a place or container by pulling.
• harvest time: The season when crops are gathered from the fields.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• care for: To want or desire a thing
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• see beyond: To understand deeper truths beyond surface.
• in times: During periods or moments of.
• at the sight of: When seeing something, especially suddenly or unexpectedly.
• hands down: To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
• in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
• in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
• by god: An expression of surprise, shock, or emphasis.
• from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
• slow in: Being late or delayed in doing something.
• reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
• century: Period of 100 years
• square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
• speak: To be able to use a certain language
• family: Close group of people or organizations
• rural: Concerning the country as opposed to the city
• medieval: Old or out of date and not of much use
• town: Small city
• wine: Dark red color
• church: Building where Christians gather and pray to God
• simplicity: Being easy to understand or use
• cathedral: Large impressive main church in a particular area
• farm: Land used for growing crops or raising animals
• rustic: Relating to village or countryside life
• italian: Concerning the culture and people of Italy
• gothic: With mysterious/frightening events, as in a castle