Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• have to: Must do
• got to: To arrive at some place
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• afternoon tea: A light meal typically eaten between 3pm and 5pm, consisting of tea, sandwiches, cakes, and scones.
• from the top: From the beginning.
• in one bite: To consume or do something all at once.
• beneath the surface: In or under the outer layer of something, often physically below.
• without further ado: Without unnecessary delay or introduction; immediately.
• light show: An entertainment event involving lights, lasers, and sometimes music.
• make time for: To schedule time for a specific activity or person.
• across from: Being on the other side
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• scarf down: To eat something very quickly and eagerly.
• to order: To give an instruction or command.
• tick off: To indicate or select using a check mark on a list
• ask around: To ask several people for information or advice.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
• on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• at least: As a minimum
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• paint the town red: To go out and enjoy oneself flamboyantly.
• book on: A book about a particular subject.
• home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• check out
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• better known as: More widely or commonly recognized by a particular name or description.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
• sweet tooth: A great liking for sweet foods.
• in half: Divided into two equal parts.
• like mushrooms: Appearing or growing very quickly and suddenly.
• search for: To try to find someone or something.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
• iconic: Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
• tricky: Difficult, so needing skill to do or deal with
• complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• huge: Very very large
• worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
• thick: Difficult to see through, as fog
• peak: Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
• attraction: Theme park or fairground; place worth visiting
• waste: To kill or severely harm someone
• roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
• trip: To release an electrical switch
• favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• dim: Not bright; not being clear
• order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
• transportation: Act of moving people or goods between places
• shrimp: Small edible salt-water shellfish with many legs
• jam: To block a signal (e.g. radio waves)
• modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
• nerdy
• fill: To make something full
• ferry: Passenger boat on a regular schedule
• flaky: Made of or resembling flakes
• sticky: Easy to adhere or stick to other things
• central: Being in the middle
• cover: To record a different version of another song
• bite: Amount of food taken into your mouth at one time
• exterior: Outside layer or surface
• ride: Machine at an amusement park for riding on for fun
• incense: To cause to feel great anger; to infuriate
• loud: Being very bright with colors, clothes etc.
• check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
• escalator: Moving electrical stairway in public buildings
• happen: To take place or occur
• nature: Person's character or particular way of behaving
• mushroom: Short fungus shaped like an umbrella you can eat
• truffle: Expensive black edible fungi
• mint: Candies with the taste of mint
• hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
• show: To be easily seen or displayed
• harbour: Area of water protected by land and used by ships
• temple: A flat area on the side of the forehead
• chirp: To make a sharp sound like an insect, bird
• plump: Large and round; slightly fat, in a pleasant way
• plaza: Open public space
• peaceful: In a calm and quiet state
• waterfront: Harbor or dockyard of city near the water
• tram: Vehicle that runs on cables or rails
• buddha: Someone achieving a state of perfect enlightenment
• scone: Small cake in which fruit is generally added
• skyline: Outline of objects seen against the sky
• noon: Middle of the day
• nightlife: Nighttime diversions, e.g. clubs
• mini: Small British car