The sights of great britain

GLOSSARY

Grab- to take or seize by or as if by a sudden motion or grasp.

Neighbourhoods-A neighbourhood or neighborhood is a geographically localised community within a larger city, town, suburb or rural area.

Ancient-Ancient history is the aggregate of past events from the beginning of writing and recorded human history and extending as far as late antiquity.

Monument- A structure, such as a building or sculpture, erected as a memorial.

Gulf- A large area of a sea or ocean partially enclosed by land, especially a long landlocked portion of seaopening through a strait.

Fossilized-To make outmoded or inflexible with time; antiquate.

Seashells-The shell of a marine mollusk or of another marine organism, such as a brachiopod.

Locomotive- A self-propelled vehicle, usually electric, diesel, or steam-powered, for pulling or pushing freight or passenger carson railroad tracks.

Jaunt-A short trip or excursion, usually for pleasure; an outing.

Castle-A large fortified building or group of buildings with thick walls, usually dominating the surrounding country.