Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• stark contrast: A sharp, clear, and obvious difference between two things.
• on account of: Because of.
• account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• by all accounts: According to what everyone says; reportedly
• out and about: Having returned to your usual activities after an illness.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• boat ride: A trip on a boat for pleasure.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• dispose of: To get rid of something, especially by throwing it away.
• sit around: To spend time idly; to do nothing in particular.
• wander about: To move from place to place without a fixed purpose or destination.
• also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
• up close and personal: Very near or intimately, often in detail or physically close.
• worth a visit: Deserving to be visited; good enough to spend time visiting.
• last summer: The summer before this one.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• regardless of
• in the absence of: When someone or something is not present or available.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• by half: Indicates something is at 50% or to a large but incomplete extent.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• halfway through: At or in the middle of a period of time or an activity.
• take out: To apply for and get a license
• check out
• literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
• spot: A certain place or area
• impressive: Causing admiration or respect; grand or expensive
• worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
• trip: To release an electrical switch
• wander: To move through a place with no particular purpose
• village: Small town in the country
• award: To give a prize for doing something well
• valley: Area between mountains with river running through
• visit: To go to a place for a time, usually for a reason
• city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
• island: Area of land that is surrounded by water
• hot: Angry or excited
• park: Person's name
• cat: Household pet with fur, four legs and long tail.