Greetings, World Traveler!: Greetings, World Traveler! — List 3

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  1. pilot
    someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
    The aircraft came closer, so that the boys could make out the markings on the wings and the white helmets of the pilots in the cockpits. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference
  2. platform
    a raised horizontal surface
    Alongside the platform at Aleppo stood the train grandly designated in railway guides as the Taurus Express. Murder on the Orient Express
  3. holiday
    leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
    Anyway, he moved out, got a job at GameStop, and now he only comes home for holidays. Dry
  4. vessel
    a craft designed for water transportation
    She glanced back to where the invisible hulks of the wrecked ocean vessels lay along the beach. Ship Breaker
  5. voyage
    a journey to some distant place
    “Whenever he comes back from a voyage, he brings me a present.” The Witch of Blackbird Pond
  6. crew
    an organized group of workers
    A crew member of a sinking engineering vessel in the South China Sea has been rescued by a helicopter team. BBC (Jul 1, 2022)
  7. tour
    a route all the way around a particular place or area
    I also told them how I was hoping that we would get a tour of the White House. The Freedom Writers Diary
  8. carriage
    a vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses
    Lightning flashed across the sky as their carriage came to a halt before the great oak front doors, which stood at the top of a flight of stone steps. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire
  9. reserve
    hold back or set aside, especially for future use
    Oh, and be sure to reserve your spot. New York Times (Jun 30, 2022)
  10. depart
    go away or leave
    There would be an open house at the ranch a few days before we departed for Brazil. Courage to Soar
  11. guide
    someone employed to conduct others
    “Young lady, follow the group, please. That's part of a different exhibit,” said our guide. Between Shades of Gray
  12. local
    of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular area
    The local girls whispered when I walked past, and once or twice I heard the word “root.” Root Magic
  13. agent
    a representative who acts on behalf of others
    “Well, generally your reservations are confirmed at date of purchase, especially on non-refundable fares such as these. The agent should have informed you of this when you purchased the tickets on Tuesday.” The Secret History
  14. sail
    traverse or travel on a body of water
    She had also sailed a boat safely between land and land. The Woman Warrior
  15. arrive
    reach a destination
    She turned off the highway and arrived at the main gate of the base. The Hot Zone
  16. visa
    an endorsement that allows the bearer to enter a country
    A visitor’s visa grants you entry into the country for a temporary period of time. Americanized
  17. excursion
    a journey taken for pleasure
    What he learned during this latest excursion into the country would doubtless shape his contribution to the big meeting. The Underground Railroad: A Novel
  18. hostel
    a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
    The hostel itself was tiny, and all but two of its half-dozen rooms were taken. Huntress
Created on Thu Jul 07 13:32:12 EDT 2022 (updated Fri Jul 08 11:04:39 EDT 2022)

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