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We have bought a van. We spent xxx,000 on this van. Are we nuts? Hi. Hello. Did it. Did it. Oh
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my god. Like buying a boat all over again. After years of sharing our lives living on a sailboat,
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we're swapping water for wheels just for a little while. So John went and picked up the van last
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night. Taking our new home across Australia. It's a 2023 VW Crafter long wheelbase. It's a home on
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noun · Intermediate
The plural form of high: happy, exciting, or successful moments.
Example
The film career had many highs and painful lows.
In this video: space for us. We'll share the highs, the lows, the realities. And with John actively working
noun · Intermediate
The plural form of reality: true facts or actual situations that people must face.
Example
The report explains the realities of living on low wages.
In this video: space for us. We'll share the highs, the lows, the realities. And with John actively working
bought
The past form of buy: paid money to get something
van
A road vehicle with a large enclosed back for carrying goods or people.
spend
To use money to buy or pay for something.
god
A powerful being worshipped in a religion; also someone greatly admired.
like
Similar to someone or something, or in the same way as them.
buy
To get something by paying money for it.
boat
A small or medium vehicle that travels on water.
again
One more time, or as before.
year
A period of twelve months, or the time Earth takes to go around the sun once.
share
To use, have, or give part of something with another person.
lives
The plural form of life: the experiences of people or the state of being alive.
live
To have your home somewhere, or to be alive.
sailboat
A boat that moves mainly by using sails and wind.
swap
To exchange one thing for another.
water
The clear liquid that people, animals, and plants need to live.
wheels
The plural form of wheel: round parts that turn and help things move.
just
Only or simply, with nothing more.
little
Small in size, amount, age, or importance.
while
During the time that something happens, or although something is true.
went
The past form of go: moved or traveled to another place.
pick
To choose someone or something from a group.
last
Coming after all others in time, order, or position.
night
The dark part of each day when the sun is down.
take
To get, hold, carry, or use something.
home
The place where a person lives, or the place where someone feels they belong.
across
From one side to the other side of something.
long
Measuring a great distance or time from one end to the other.
always
At every time; on every occasion.
want
To wish for something, or need something.
life
The condition of being alive; also the way someone lives.
either
One or the other of two people or things.
think
To use your mind to form ideas, opinions, plans, or memories.
test
A set of questions, tasks, or checks used to measure knowledge, skill, or quality.
backyard
An area of land behind a house.
crossed
The past form of cross: went from one side to another.
space
An empty area or distance between things.
us
Used for the speaker and one or more other people as the object of a verb or preposition.
lows
The plural form of low: difficult, sad, or least successful points.
actively
In a way that involves effort, movement, or participation.
airline
A company that carries passengers or goods by plane.
pilot
A person who controls an aircraft.
still
Continuing to happen or be true; also even so.
visiting
The present participle of visit: going to see a person or place for a short time.
airport
A place where planes take off and land and passengers travel.
regularly
Often or at repeated times, usually following a pattern.
overseas
Located in, going to, or coming from another country, especially across the sea.
episode
One event in a series, or one part of a television story.
go
To move or travel from one place to another; to leave or continue.
show
To let someone see something or to explain it by making it clear.
looking
The present participle of look: using the eyes to see, search, or seem.
why
For what reason or purpose.
decide
To choose after thinking about different possibilities.
how
In what way or by what method.
deal
An agreement, arrangement, or amount that is offered.
make
To create, build, prepare, or cause something to happen.
offer
A proposal to give, buy, sell, or do something.
give
To hand something to someone, or provide something for someone.
bit
A small amount or piece of something.
tour
A trip around a place to see or learn about it.
inside
In or into the inner part of a place or thing.
tell
To give information to someone by speaking or writing.
pizza
A flat round food with bread, sauce, cheese, and toppings.
actually
Used to show what is true, real, or different from what was expected.
know
To have information, understanding, or experience of something.
camper
A person who stays in a tent or simple shelter for enjoyment.
whether
Used to introduce two or more possible choices or conditions.
motor
A machine that uses power to make something move.
literally
In the exact or real meaning of the words; also used informally for emphasis.
started
The past form of start: began something or made something begin.
vehicle
A machine used for transport, such as a car, bus, or truck.
beautiful
Very pleasant to look at, hear, or experience.
places
The plural form of place: particular areas, positions, or buildings.
world
The earth and all its people, places, and things; also a particular area of life or experience.
island
A piece of land that is completely surrounded by water.
off
Away from a place, position, or machine; no longer operating.
seafood
Fish and shellfish from the sea that people eat.
beach
An area of sand or small stones beside the sea or a lake.
forest
A large area of land covered with many trees.
parks
The plural form of park: public open areas with grass, trees, paths, or sports space.
massive
Very large, heavy, or serious in size, amount, or effect.
southern
Located in the south part of a place or typical of that area.
lights
The plural form of light: things that shine or produce brightness.
month
One of the twelve parts of a year, lasting about four weeks.
board
A flat piece of wood, a group of directors, or meals and lodging.
friend
A person you know well and like.
house
A building where people live, especially one for a family.
soon
After a short time from now or from the time being discussed.
embarked
The past form of embark: began a journey or new activity.
adventure
An exciting, unusual, or risky experience.
vehicles
The plural form of vehicle: machines used for transport.
looked
The past form of look: used the eyes to see, or seemed a certain way.
absolutely
Completely, or used to strongly agree.
huge
Very large in size, amount, or importance.
comfort
A feeling of ease, safety, or relief from pain or worry.
came
The past form of come: moved toward or arrived at a place.
really
Used to say something is true, strong, or more than expected.
camp
A place where people stay in tents or simple buildings for a short time.
off-road
Used or happening on rough ground rather than on normal roads.
exploring
The activity of travelling through or examining something.
quickly
At a fast speed or after only a short time.
realized
The past form of realize: understood something clearly or made something become real.
need
To require something because it is necessary or important.
something
A thing that is not named or not known exactly.
guts
The inner organs of a person or animal, or courage and determination.
grit
Small rough bits of stone or sand; courage and determination during difficulty.
power
The ability to control, influence, or do something; also energy such as electricity.
big
Large in size, amount, age, or importance.
right
Something a person is morally or legally allowed to have, do, or receive.
next
Coming immediately after the present one or after another thing in order.
yeah
Informal way to say yes.
k
The eleventh letter of the English alphabet.
grand
Large, impressive, and important in appearance or style.
constraint
A limit that controls what someone can do.
weeks
The plural form of week: periods of seven days.
find
To discover something by looking, learning, or experiencing it.
exactly
In a completely correct or precise way.
hours
The plural form of hour: periods of sixty minutes or the times when a place is open.
leave
To go away from a place; to let something remain somewhere.
before
Earlier than a time, event, person, or place.
knew
The past form of know: had information, understanding, or familiarity.
come
To move toward a place or arrive there.
days
The plural form of day: periods of twenty-four hours.
end
The final part of a time, story, road, or activity.
options
The plural form of option: choices that are available; also rights to buy or sell something at a set price.
both
Used to refer to two people or things together
away
In or to another place, direction, or distance.
lived
The past form of live: had a home somewhere or was alive.
thoughts
The plural form of thought: ideas, opinions, or acts of thinking.
drive
To control a car or other vehicle, or a trip by vehicle.
down
Toward a lower place, level, or position.
border
The line between two countries, areas, or surfaces
quick
Moving, happening, or done with great speed.
storage
The act of keeping things somewhere until they are needed.
got
The past form of get: received, became, reached, or understood something.
induction
A formal introduction to a job or organization; also a process of causing something to begin.
around
In a circle, nearby, or in different parts of a place.
moment
A very short period of time; also an important time or event.
heap
A pile of things placed untidily on top of each other.
solar
Using sunlight or the sun's energy, or about the sun.
battery
A device that stores electricity for later use.
banks
The plural form of bank: financial institutions that keep and lend money.
head
The part of the body above the neck, containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
seat
Something made for sitting on, or a place where someone sits.
put
To place something somewhere; also to express something in words.
here
In, at, or to this place or position.
turns
The third-person form of turn: changes direction, position, or condition.
bed
A piece of furniture used for sleeping or resting.
mom
A mother, especially in informal American English.
front
The part or side of something that faces forward; also the area where action or danger is happening.
camera
Equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other).
lot
A large amount or number; also an area of land used for a purpose.
air
The mixture of gases around Earth that people and animals breathe.
underneath
The lower side or hidden part of something.
waited
The past form of wait: stayed somewhere or delayed action until something happened.
found
To start or create an organization, city, or institution.
second
Coming after the first one in order, time, or importance.
newer
The comparative form of new: more recent or less old than another thing.
version
A form of something that is different from other forms of the same thing.
check
To look at something carefully to make sure it is correct or safe.
dreams
The plural form of dream: images during sleep or strong hopes for the future.
likes
The present form of like: enjoys someone or something, or approves of it.
way
A method, direction, route, or manner of doing something.
schedule
A plan that shows when tasks, events, or activities will happen.
get
To receive, obtain, become, understand, or arrive at something, depending on context.
probably
Used to say that something is likely to happen or be true.
runner
A person or animal that runs.
far
At, to, or by a great distance.
arrived
The past form of arrive: reached a place.
early
Happening near the beginning of a time, event, or period.
markets
The plural form of market: places or systems where goods, services, or investments are bought and sold.
sort
A type or kind of person or thing.
bucket
A round open container with a handle, used for carrying liquids.
list
A set of names, numbers, or things written one after another.
road
A hard surface for vehicles to travel on between places.
pack
To put things into a bag, box, or container.
favorite
Liked more than all others of the same kind.
thing
An object, idea, action, or fact when its exact name is not given.
market
A place where people buy and sell goods.
oil
A thick liquid used as fuel, for cooking, or to make machines move smoothly.
anxious
Worried, nervous, or wanting something very much.
dogs
The plural form of dog: animals kept as pets or used for work.
cats
The plural form of cat: small common animals often kept as pets.
left
The side or direction opposite the right.
sight
The ability to see.
might
Shows that something is possible or could happen.
excite
To make someone feel interested, happy, or eager.
much
A large amount of something, used with uncountable nouns.
ready
Prepared for use, action, or a planned event.
roll
To move by turning over and over, or to make something move this way.
guys
The plural form of guy: men, people, or friends in informal speech.
back
Toward an earlier place, position, or state.
call
A spoken request, phone conversation, or decision by an official.
circuit
A complete path for electricity, travel, or repeated events.
good
Of high quality, pleasant, useful, or morally right.
noisy
Making a lot of sound, especially unwanted sound.
tires
The plural form of tire: rubber rings around wheels that help vehicles move safely on roads.
looks
The third-person singular form of look: uses the eyes, searches, or seems.
fab
Very good or enjoyable, in informal speech.
definitely
Without doubt; certainly.
use
To do something with an object, tool, method, or ability.
brand
A product name or company identity used to sell goods or services.
fairly
In a reasonable way, or quite but not extremely.
condition
The state something is in, or a rule that must be followed.
needs
The third-person form of need: requires something because it is necessary or important.
clean
To remove dirt from a place or thing.
too
More than is wanted or possible; also or as well.
bad
Not good, pleasant, correct, or acceptable.
huh
Used to show surprise, confusion, or that you want something repeated.
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