Topic: Nagano
-time to hit the roof!
[Word Definitions]
altitude (n.): how high something is (its distance from sea level)
landlocked (adj.): surrounded by land (having no direct sea access)
take in (v.): take time to focus on/fully enjoy the view
constant (n.): something that never changes
pasture (n.): farms where animals are raised
feudal lord (n.): ruler of a fief = land given to local rulers by a king / emperor / shogun
province (n.): a part of a country (similar to prefecture or county)
respectively (adv.): in the order mentioned
kill two birds with one stone (idiom): achieve two goals at once/with one action
deceptively (adv.): in a way that might trick or confuse people
on the [adj.] side (idiom): kind of [adjective] (e.g. It wasn’t a dance party; it was more on the quiet side)
iconic (adj.): widely recognized and representative
amusing (adj.): funny / entertaining
monkey business (adj.): dishonest, suspicious, or naughty behaviour