Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• got to: To arrive at some place
• check out
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• have to: Must do
• connected with: Related to; associated with.
• break away: To escape from a situation suddenly
• next to: Being located along side another
• eat in: To have a meal at home instead of going out.
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• move out: To leave a house or flat permanently.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
• mess with: To interfere with or tamper with something.
• dump out: To empty the contents of a container.
• break out
• from the top: From the beginning.
• at the most: No more than; maximum amount or degree.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• well preserved: Maintained in excellent condition; not allowed to decline in quality or appearance.
• walk over: To treat someone badly, as if they had no rights
• on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• flat out: To go as fast as you possibly can
• high class: Of superior quality or social standing; luxurious or sophisticated.
• get lost: An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
• without knowing: Unaware; without being conscious of something.
• on the back of: As a result of or following something.
• give out: To be used up; have nothing left; fail
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in sight: Visible; able to be seen.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• go on: To continue doing something
• sit down: To take a seat
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• out and about: Having returned to your usual activities after an illness.
• hanging out: To spend time with your friends
• hang out: To spend time with your friends
• set up
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
• right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
• meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
• dress down: To wear more informal clothes than usual
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• going on: To continue doing something
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• tv show: A television program.
• coming and going: The activity of people arriving and departing from a place.
• in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• bunch: A group of things of the same kind
• ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
• pitch: To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
• worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
• religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
• guide: To help or advise someone about something
• grand: A counter for 1000 of something
• mass: Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
• civilization: A highly developed society
• wander: To move through a place with no particular purpose
• preserve: To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
• renaissance: Period of intense activity in art and science
• square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
• important: Having power or authority
• remind: To cause someone to remember what they forgot
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• audio: Concerning sound
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• canal: Channel cut through land for boats or ships
• flood: To quickly appear unexpectedly and in volume
• tick: To function properly or normally
• remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
• mediterranean: Describing the sea between Italy and Africa
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• palace: Official home of a ruler, such as a king or queen
• village: Small town in the country
• great: Very good; better than before
• restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
• mobile: Able to be moved or able to move
• lagoon: Small lake surrounded by rocks; channel of water
• empire: Group of countries controlled by one government
• morphed: (Of computer animation) to gradually change shape
• tourist: Someone who travels to a place for pleasure
• exterior: Outside layer or surface
• orchestra: Large group who perform instrumental music
• partner: One you have a business/personal relationship with
• tour: To travel to several places to perform a show
• flex: To move a part of the body to stretch muscles
• arsenal: Place where weapons are stored
• side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
• pinnacle: Highest point of success, power, fame, etc.
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• famous: Excellent
• gondola: Flat-bottomed freight car with sides but no roof
• train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
• romantic: Relating to courtship or love
• bridge: Structure built over river, road so you can cross
• lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• chapel: Room to hold religious services
• mark: Person's name
• tower: Tall, narrow building
• religiously: According to a religion
• portrayal: Actor's representation of a character
• pastel: Being a pale or light color
• basilica: Large Christian church with a curved back wall
• outpost: Outlying branch or position of a main organization
• piazza: Public square for pedestrians In Europe
• venetian: From Venice, Italy