Vocabulary The Monkey's Paw — Pack 10

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big A1｜超入門	Large in size or height Large in amount or degree Important or serious Older or grown up Strong or powerful	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "I expect you find the cash tied up in a big bag in the middle of your bed," said Herbert, as he bade them good-night, "and something horrible squatting up on top of the wardrobe watching you as you pocket your ill-gotten gains." He sat alone in the darkness, gazing at the dying fire, and seeing faces in it. Examples The problem is not big. This change is not big or important. The difference is not very big.
bag A1｜超入門	A thing to carry things in A soft container with handles A plastic or cloth sack for shopping A small case to hold personal items Something you carry your clothes in	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "I expect you find the cash tied up in a big bag in the middle of your bed," said Herbert, as he bade them good-night, "and something horrible squatting up on top of the wardrobe watching you as you pocket your ill-gotten gains." He sat alone in the darkness, gazing at the dying fire, and seeing faces in it. Examples She put her books in her bag. She puts food in a bag.
bed A1｜超入門	A piece of furniture to sleep on A place to lie down and rest A frame with a mattress The furniture in a room where you sleep A place to rest and get sleep	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "I expect you find the cash tied up in a big bag in the middle of your bed," said Herbert, as he bade them good-night, "and something horrible squatting up on top of the wardrobe watching you as you pocket your ill-gotten gains." He sat alone in the darkness, gazing at the dying fire, and seeing faces in it. Examples I go to bed at 10 p.m. My bed is very comfortable. The children are in bed now.
bade C1｜上級	told someone to do something asked someone to go away said goodbye to someone gave an order politely invited someone to do something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "I expect you find the cash tied up in a big bag in the middle of your bed," said Herbert, as he bade them good-night, "and something horrible squatting up on top of the wardrobe watching you as you pocket your ill-gotten gains." He sat alone in the darkness, gazing at the dying fire, and seeing faces in it. Examples He bade me enter the room. She bade him farewell at the door.
horrible B1｜中級入口	very bad or unpleasant scary or frightening causing strong dislike very sad or upsetting shocking or very unpleasant to see	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "I expect you find the cash tied up in a big bag in the middle of your bed," said Herbert, as he bade them good-night, "and something horrible squatting up on top of the wardrobe watching you as you pocket your ill-gotten gains." He sat alone in the darkness, gazing at the dying fire, and seeing faces in it. Examples The smell coming from the bin was horrible. There was a horrible accident on the motorway.
squat B1｜中級入口	The act or position of bending your knees deeply and lowering your body close to the ground To lower your body by bending your knees until you are close to the ground A building that is low and wide, not tall The act of bending your legs down close to the ground A place where people live without permission from the owner	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "I expect you find the cash tied up in a big bag in the middle of your bed," said Herbert, as he bade them good-night, "and something horrible squatting up on top of the wardrobe watching you as you pocket your ill-gotten gains." He sat alone in the darkness, gazing at the dying fire, and seeing faces in it. Examples He squatted down to look under the table. The building looks squat and old. She did twenty squats today.
top A1｜超入門	The highest part of something The best or most important To be greater than something; to go beyond A piece of clothing for the upper body To go higher or reach the highest point	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "I expect you find the cash tied up in a big bag in the middle of your bed," said Herbert, as he bade them good-night, "and something horrible squatting up on top of the wardrobe watching you as you pocket your ill-gotten gains." He sat alone in the darkness, gazing at the dying fire, and seeing faces in it. Examples The top of the hill is steep. She put her bag on the top shelf.
wardrobe A2｜入門	A large cupboard used to keep clothes A place to store your clothes at home A piece of furniture for hanging jackets and dresses A wooden closet for keeping clothes A piece of furniture where you store your clothes	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "I expect you find the cash tied up in a big bag in the middle of your bed," said Herbert, as he bade them good-night, "and something horrible squatting up on top of the wardrobe watching you as you pocket your ill-gotten gains." He sat alone in the darkness, gazing at the dying fire, and seeing faces in it. Examples I put shirts in the wardrobe. The wardrobe has two doors.
ill-gotten B2｜中上級	Money or things gotten in a bad way, not honest. Something earned by cheating or lying. Gifts or things acquired unfairly. Property or money gotten through crime or dishonesty. Wealth or possessions gained through dishonest actions.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "I expect you find the cash tied up in a big bag in the middle of your bed," said Herbert, as he bade them good-night, "and something horrible squatting up on top of the wardrobe watching you as you pocket your ill-gotten gains." He sat alone in the darkness, gazing at the dying fire, and seeing faces in it. Examples The authorities seized all of his ill-gotten gains. She was caught with ill-gotten goods. The thief spent his ill-gotten gains quickly.
gain A2｜入門	To get or obtain something you want When something increases or becomes more To achieve something through effort or over time To gradually increase in something (speed, weight, trust, etc.) To win or take control of something, especially in a competitive situation	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "I expect you find the cash tied up in a big bag in the middle of your bed," said Herbert, as he bade them good-night, "and something horrible squatting up on top of the wardrobe watching you as you pocket your ill-gotten gains." He sat alone in the darkness, gazing at the dying fire, and seeing faces in it. Examples I gained five kilograms. She gained confidence after the presentation. They gained a lot of experience during the project.
alone A2｜入門	By yourself, without other people No one helps you Not with friends or family Only one person or thing, and no others Without anyone else near	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "I expect you find the cash tied up in a big bag in the middle of your bed," said Herbert, as he bade them good-night, "and something horrible squatting up on top of the wardrobe watching you as you pocket your ill-gotten gains." He sat alone in the darkness, gazing at the dying fire, and seeing faces in it. Examples I like to walk alone in the park. She lives alone in a small house. He sits alone and reads a book.
darkness B1｜中級入口	No light or very little light around you When it is night and things are hard to see A dark area where there is very little or no light The feeling of being scared or sad inside Something unknown or not clear	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "I expect you find the cash tied up in a big bag in the middle of your bed," said Herbert, as he bade them good-night, "and something horrible squatting up on top of the wardrobe watching you as you pocket your ill-gotten gains." He sat alone in the darkness, gazing at the dying fire, and seeing faces in it. Examples We sat together in complete darkness. She was afraid of the darkness in the basement.
gaze B1｜中級入口	A long, steady look at something or someone (noun). To look steadily at something for a long time (verb). A long, steady look at something The way someone looks at something without moving their eyes Looking at something with attention for some time	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "I expect you find the cash tied up in a big bag in the middle of your bed," said Herbert, as he bade them good-night, "and something horrible squatting up on top of the wardrobe watching you as you pocket your ill-gotten gains." He sat alone in the darkness, gazing at the dying fire, and seeing faces in it. Examples She gazed at the stars for a long time. His gaze was fixed on the horizon. I felt her gaze on me.
dying A2｜入門	Not living anymore or near the end of life Feeling very bad or very sick About to stop or finish Exhausted or worn out (informal, exaggerated) Wanting something a lot	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "I expect you find the cash tied up in a big bag in the middle of your bed," said Herbert, as he bade them good-night, "and something horrible squatting up on top of the wardrobe watching you as you pocket your ill-gotten gains." He sat alone in the darkness, gazing at the dying fire, and seeing faces in it. Examples The flowers are dying without water. I saw a dying bird on the street. The old tree is dying slowly.
simian C1｜上級	of or relating to monkeys or apes; resembling a monkey or ape Having features similar to a monkey Appearing like an ape in the face or body Resembling or belonging to the group of primates that includes monkeys and apes Being monkey-like in appearance or movement	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The last face was so horrible and so simian that he gazed at it in amazement. Examples The researcher described the creature's simian appearance in detail. His long arms and hunched shoulders gave him a simian silhouette.
amazement B2｜中上級	A strong feeling of surprise and wonder at something unexpected A feeling of being deeply surprised and impressed The state of being greatly surprised and full of wonder Strong feeling of wonder Big feeling of surprise	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The last face was so horrible and so simian that he gazed at it in amazement. Examples She saw the magic with amazement. To my amazement, he finished the race in first place.
vivid B2｜中上級	very bright or clear color very clear and strong, easy to notice or remember producing a strong, clear impression; very striking clear and strong in your mind looks real and easy to imagine	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text It got so vivid that, with a little uneasy laugh, he felt on the table for a glass containing a little water to throw over it. Examples The flower has vivid red petals. She still has vivid memories of her childhood.
uneasy B2｜中上級	Feeling uncomfortable or anxious Having a vague feeling that something may go wrong Nervous or uncomfortable in a particular situation Feeling uncertain and slightly anxious about something Feeling that something is not right and something bad might happen	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text It got so vivid that, with a little uneasy laugh, he felt on the table for a glass containing a little water to throw over it. Examples I feel uneasy in the dark. She looked uneasy when the teacher called her name.
laugh A1｜超入門	to make sounds and move your face because something is funny When you smile and make a sound because something is amusing to make a noise because you think something is funny The sound that comes out when you find something funny When your body reacts with sound to something amusing	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text It got so vivid that, with a little uneasy laugh, he felt on the table for a glass containing a little water to throw over it. Examples The joke makes everyone laugh. We laugh at the funny video. Children laugh when they play together.
felt A1｜超入門	To touch something to learn how it feels. To experience an emotion or feeling. To experience a physical sensation in the body. To think or believe something, often based on feeling. Felt (noun): a type of soft, thick cloth made from pressed wool or other fibers.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text It got so vivid that, with a little uneasy laugh, he felt on the table for a glass containing a little water to throw over it. Examples Everyone felt sad when they heard the news. It felt cold outside this morning. She felt tired after the long day.
contain B1｜中級入口	To have something inside. When something is kept inside something else To have something as a part To hold things in a space When something includes certain parts or items	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text It got so vivid that, with a little uneasy laugh, he felt on the table for a glass containing a little water to throw over it. Examples The box contains books. Does this contain sugar? The bag contains clothes.
water A1｜超入門	A clear liquid that people drink to live A liquid that comes from rivers and rain The liquid you use to wash and clean Something wet and clear that has no taste A natural liquid found in springs and seas	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text It got so vivid that, with a little uneasy laugh, he felt on the table for a glass containing a little water to throw over it. Examples I need some water. The water is very cold. She drinks water every morning.
grasp B1｜中級入口	To hold something tightly with your hand A firm hold with your hand (noun) To understand something, especially something difficult The ability to understand or learn something To reach out and try to take something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text His hand grasped the monkey paw, and with a little shiver he wiped his hand on his coat and went up to bed. Examples Grasp the handle tightly. I finally grasped the concept after the second explanation. His grasp is very firm.
shiver B1｜中級入口	to shake a little because you are cold or scared to move your body quickly because of cold to feel a small fast shaking in your body to tremble slightly because of fear to feel cold or scared and shake a little	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text His hand grasped the monkey paw, and with a little shiver he wiped his hand on his coat and went up to bed. Examples I shiver when it is cold. She shivers in the dark.
wipe A2｜入門	To rub a surface with a cloth to clean or dry it To remove liquid or dirt from a surface by rubbing To clean a surface by moving cloth across it To rub something gently to make it clean or dry To remove something by rubbing with a soft material	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text His hand grasped the monkey paw, and with a little shiver he wiped his hand on his coat and went up to bed. Examples Wipe the table clean. He wiped his hands dry. Please wipe your shoes.
coat A1｜超入門	A warm piece of clothing for outside use An outer layer that covers something A covering to keep warm A jacket or outer garment Something covering or protecting surface	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text His hand grasped the monkey paw, and with a little shiver he wiped his hand on his coat and went up to bed. Examples I wear a coat in winter. The coat keeps me warm in winter.
ii A2｜入門	The Roman numeral representing the number two A symbol used to show second in order A mark that shows the position after first The Roman numeral way of writing the number two A symbol used to mean two, from the Roman numeral system	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text II. Examples Chapter II starts on page ten. World War II ended in 1945. Please turn to Part II of the book.
brightness B1｜中級入口	How much light something gives off How bright something looks to your eyes The power of light from a source How clear and shiny something is The level of light in a room or place	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text In the brightness of the wintry sun next morning as it streamed over the breakfast table he laughed at his fears. Examples The brightness of the lamp helps me see. Please turn up the brightness.
wintry B2｜中上級	Cold like winter weather Having snow or ice Looking like winter Feeling cold like winter Typical of or resembling winter, especially cold or snowy	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text In the brightness of the wintry sun next morning as it streamed over the breakfast table he laughed at his fears. Examples We woke up to a wintry morning with frost on the ground. The wintry weather kept most people indoors.
sun A1｜超入門	The bright star in the sky during the day Something in the sky that gives light and warmth The big bright thing that shines during daytime A bright object in the sky that makes day The star that lights up Earth during daytime	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text In the brightness of the wintry sun next morning as it streamed over the breakfast table he laughed at his fears. Examples The sun is bright today. The sun rises in the morning.
morning A1｜超入門	The start of the day after night ends The time before noon on the clock Early hours when the sun comes up The first part of the day for doing things A part of day after getting up	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text In the brightness of the wintry sun next morning as it streamed over the breakfast table he laughed at his fears. Examples I eat breakfast every morning. She goes for a walk every morning before work. She goes running in the morning.
stream B1｜中級入口	When light or liquid flows continuously in one direction A small river with moving water A continuous flow of things or people To watch or listen to something online continuously When something moves smoothly and quickly in a line	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text In the brightness of the wintry sun next morning as it streamed over the breakfast table he laughed at his fears. Examples Light streamed through the window. We crossed a small stream. I stream music every day.
breakfast A1｜超入門	The first meal of the day. Food you eat in the morning. Morning meal to start the day. A meal that you eat after waking up. The meal before lunch.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text In the brightness of the wintry sun next morning as it streamed over the breakfast table he laughed at his fears. Examples I eat breakfast every morning. Breakfast is at 7 am.
fear A2｜入門	A feeling of being afraid or scared When you think something bad will happen A strong feeling that danger is near The feeling that makes you want to hide Being worried something will hurt you	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text In the brightness of the wintry sun next morning as it streamed over the breakfast table he laughed at his fears. Examples I have no fear. Fear can be very strong. She felt fear inside.
air A1｜超入門	The gas we breathe Space where something can move The quality or feeling of the surrounding atmosphere To send a TV or radio show Bring something to public attention	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There was an air of prosaic wholesomeness about the room which it had lacked on the previous night, and the dirty, shrivelled little paw was pitched on the sideboard with a carelessness which betokened no great belief in its virtues. Examples The bird flies high in the air. He kicks the ball into the air. I throw my hat in the air.
prosaic C1｜上級	Dull and ordinary, lacking imagination or creativity Everyday and unexciting; without any special quality not fun or exciting normal and not special simple and boring	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There was an air of prosaic wholesomeness about the room which it had lacked on the previous night, and the dirty, shrivelled little paw was pitched on the sideboard with a carelessness which betokened no great belief in its virtues. Examples His writing style is too prosaic to captivate readers. She found her daily routine increasingly prosaic and unfulfilling.
wholesomeness C1｜上級	The quality of being good for health or heart. Something clean and nice for the body or mind. the quality of being morally clean and free from anything harmful Having good and happy feelings inside. The state of being simple and good.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There was an air of prosaic wholesomeness about the room which it had lacked on the previous night, and the dirty, shrivelled little paw was pitched on the sideboard with a carelessness which betokened no great belief in its virtues. Examples The wholesomeness of the show made it popular with families. Critics praised the wholesomeness of the film's message.
lack B1｜中級入口	When you do not have enough of something （名詞として）The state of not having enough of something When something is missing or absent Not having a required thing or quality A situation where something is not present	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There was an air of prosaic wholesomeness about the room which it had lacked on the previous night, and the dirty, shrivelled little paw was pitched on the sideboard with a carelessness which betokened no great belief in its virtues. Examples We lack money for the trip. There is a lack of time. He lacks the energy to exercise regularly.
previous B1｜中級入口	Before now or before something else Happened earlier in time At an earlier time Just before the present one Already done or seen before	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There was an air of prosaic wholesomeness about the room which it had lacked on the previous night, and the dirty, shrivelled little paw was pitched on the sideboard with a carelessness which betokened no great belief in its virtues. Examples My previous school was much smaller than this one. Do you have any previous experience with computers?
dirty A1｜超入門	Not clean or has dirt on it Has mud or dust on it Not clean because of dust, mud, or other unpleasant substances Polluted or contaminated (used for water, air, or the environment) Covered in dirt or grime from activity or contact	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There was an air of prosaic wholesomeness about the room which it had lacked on the previous night, and the dirty, shrivelled little paw was pitched on the sideboard with a carelessness which betokened no great belief in its virtues. Examples My hands are dirty after working in the garden. Don't drink that dirty water.
shrivel B2｜中上級	To become smaller and wrinkled, usually because of drying out Something that dries up and gets tiny When something loses water and becomes small Something that gets wrinkled and smaller when dry When something becomes weak and small from drying	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There was an air of prosaic wholesomeness about the room which it had lacked on the previous night, and the dirty, shrivelled little paw was pitched on the sideboard with a carelessness which betokened no great belief in its virtues. Examples The flowers shrivel without water. Grapes shrivel into raisins. Grapes shrivel in the sun and turn into raisins.
sideboard B2｜中上級	A large piece of furniture, usually in a dining room, used to store dishes and tableware A cabinet in the dining room. A low cabinet with drawers and shelves, used to store dining items A long low piece of furniture with doors and drawers, typically used in a dining room A piece of furniture used to display or serve food and drinks during meals	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There was an air of prosaic wholesomeness about the room which it had lacked on the previous night, and the dirty, shrivelled little paw was pitched on the sideboard with a carelessness which betokened no great belief in its virtues. Examples She arranged the wine glasses on top of the sideboard. The sideboard in the dining room is used to store cutlery and table linens.
carelessness B2｜中上級	Not being careful or thinking enough. Doing things without enough thought or attention, often leading to errors. Failing to pay enough attention to what you are doing. A lack of attention to quality or detail in work. Doing things without thinking first.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There was an air of prosaic wholesomeness about the room which it had lacked on the previous night, and the dirty, shrivelled little paw was pitched on the sideboard with a carelessness which betokened no great belief in its virtues. Examples Carelessness can lead to serious accidents. Her carelessness resulted in a serious error.
betoken C2｜最上級	To be a sign or omen of something, especially something in the future When something is a sign of what will happen Something that indicates or means something else A thing that suggests what is coming When one thing signals another thing	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There was an air of prosaic wholesomeness about the room which it had lacked on the previous night, and the dirty, shrivelled little paw was pitched on the sideboard with a carelessness which betokened no great belief in its virtues. Examples Dark clouds betoken rain. His smile betokens hope. The rainbow betokens good fortune.
great A1｜超入門	Very good or nice Very large in size or amount (used in formal or fixed expressions) Important or special Strong or powerful Enjoyable or fun	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There was an air of prosaic wholesomeness about the room which it had lacked on the previous night, and the dirty, shrivelled little paw was pitched on the sideboard with a carelessness which betokened no great belief in its virtues. Examples The great mountain was very tall. He saw a great castle in the distance. She read a great book yesterday.
belief B1｜中級入口	Something you think is true. An idea that you accept as real. Trust that something is correct. A feeling that something can happen. A way of thinking about something.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There was an air of prosaic wholesomeness about the room which it had lacked on the previous night, and the dirty, shrivelled little paw was pitched on the sideboard with a carelessness which betokened no great belief in its virtues. Examples She has a strong belief that honesty is important. His belief in hard work helped him achieve his goals.
virtue B2｜中上級	A good quality in a person's character Something that makes a person morally good A behavior that is right and good When someone does what is morally right An advantage or good feature of something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There was an air of prosaic wholesomeness about the room which it had lacked on the previous night, and the dirty, shrivelled little paw was pitched on the sideboard with a carelessness which betokened no great belief in its virtues. Examples Honesty is a virtue. He values virtue over money. She was admired for her virtue and compassion.
nonsense B1｜中級入口	silly words that don't make sense something false or unreasonable that should not be believed talk that is silly or crazy words that have no meaning something that should be ignored	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "The idea of our listening to such nonsense! Examples That story is complete nonsense. Don't listen to him, it's nonsense. Stop talking nonsense and be serious.
hurt A1｜超入門	to feel pain in your body to cause pain to someone to be painful or uncomfortable to damage or injure something to feel sad or upset	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text And if they could, how could two hundred pounds hurt you, father?" "Might drop on his head from the sky," said the frivolous Herbert. Examples He hurt my feelings with his words. That insult really hurt me. Her mean comment hurt him deeply.
sky A1｜超入門	The space above the earth where clouds and the sun appear. The space where clouds and sun are. The area above the earth's ground. The open space over the land. The space above us where the sun and stars can be seen.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text And if they could, how could two hundred pounds hurt you, father?" "Might drop on his head from the sky," said the frivolous Herbert. Examples The sky is blue today. I can see clouds in the sky. Birds fly high in the sky.