Vocabulary

• like no other: Unique; unparalleled; distinctly different from all others.
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
• turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
• sea wall: A wall built to prevent the sea from eroding or encroaching on an area of land.
• descend into: To go down into a place.
• each end: At both extremities or sides of something.
• next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
• step into: To enter a place or situation.
• in times: During periods or moments of.
• next to: Being located along side another
• such as: For example; like
• breathe in: To inhale; to take air into the lungs.
• break from: To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
• crystal clear: Extremely clear and easy to understand.
• cool off: To become cooler.
• of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
• pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
• resilience: Ability to recover quickly from something bad
• explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
• shift: To change in position or direction
• function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
• endure: To last for a long time; continue to exist
• toll: Sound that a big bell makes, when it is rung
• pile: Large amount of something
• turmoil: Very confused situation where things are not clear
• value: Importance you attach to something
• medieval: Old or out of date and not of much use
• gigantic: Extremely large
• renaissance: Period of intense activity in art and science
• patron: Person buying products or services of a business
• flourish: To show and direct attention by waving something
• sacred: Worthy of religious worship; very holy
• harbor: Area of water protected by land and used by ships
• harmony: Pleasing, attractive combination of parts, things
• devastate: To cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
• square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
• command: To be able to see far from a certain location
• sanctuary: Place to find rest and relaxation
• century: Period of 100 years
• impose: To make someone to do or endure something
• order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
• fountain: Structure out of which a jet of water comes
• glorious: (Of a hero, achievements) deserving praise and awe
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• resident: Trainee doctor who works/lives in a hospital
• swirl: To make a twisting shape, mark, or pattern
• maritime: Concerning sailing, ships
• protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
• fortress: Military buildings providing protection
• bliss: Great joy or happiness
• fleet: Group of ships under one commander
• liberty: Doing as one wants without asking
• oyster: An edible marine mollusk
• repel: To make or force someone or something go away
• supply: Availability of products and services for use
• independence: Having the freedom to make your own decisions
• mobilize: To come together for an action or purpose
• attack: To try to destroy, beat, or injure
• link: Any one of the rings that are part of a chain
• finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
• climb: To rise gradually and steadily to a higher point
• sail: To travel across water in a boat or a ship
• shake: To cause someone to be surprised or upset
• promenade: Public walkway, especially along a beach
• unity: Being in full agreement; being joined together
• laden: Being weighted down by a large amount of something
• saint: Person who is very good, kind or patient
• care: To feel interest, concern, or worry
• follow: To come after someone; be guided by someone
• tower: Tall, narrow building
• arrive: To reach the place you are traveling to
• church: Building where Christians gather and pray to God
• gift: Something given to another for a reason; present
• gate: Place in a fence which can be opened or closed
• town: Small city
• elixir: Hypothetical substance supposed to cure all ills
• wall: High, flat side of a room or building
• today: This day; day that is happening now
• shipyard: Workplace where ships are built or repaired
• aqueduct: Bridge that carries water over a valley