Vocabulary The Monkey's Paw — Pack 11

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frivolous
C1|上級
  • Not serious or important
  • Silly and not needed
  • Light and not serious
  • Not important for big problems
  • Not serious, just for fun
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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 judge dismissed the case as frivolous.
  • He was criticized for his frivolous attitude toward serious matters.
thing
A1|超入門
  • an object you can touch or see
  • an idea or topic
  • a kind of action or event
  • a problem or a matter
  • something special or important
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"Morris said the things happened so naturally," said his father, "that you might if you so wished attribute it to coincidence." "Well, do not break into the money before I come back," said Herbert as he rose from the table.
Examples
  • I learned one important thing today.
  • Some things make me happy.
  • That thing on the table is mine.
naturally
B1|中級入口
  • In a way that is normal or usual
  • Without needing to try; as a natural ability
  • Because it is part of who you are
  • Without artificial help; in the way that happens in nature
  • As you would expect
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"Morris said the things happened so naturally," said his father, "that you might if you so wished attribute it to coincidence." "Well, do not break into the money before I come back," said Herbert as he rose from the table.
Examples
  • Naturally, he was nervous before the exam.
  • She naturally took charge of the situation.
attribute
B2|中上級
  • a quality or feature of something or someone
  • a quality or characteristic that is typical of a person or thing
  • a characteristic that helps to describe something
  • a characteristic feature that tells you what something or someone is like
  • a part that some things or people have
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"Morris said the things happened so naturally," said his father, "that you might if you so wished attribute it to coincidence." "Well, do not break into the money before I come back," said Herbert as he rose from the table.
Examples
  • Kindness is an attribute of good people
  • Honesty is one of her most valued attributes.
coincidence
B2|中上級
  • Two things happen at the same time by chance
  • A situation where two things happen at the same time by chance, without being planned
  • Something happens without planning
  • When two similar or related things happen at the same time by chance
  • When two or more things happen at the same time or place by chance
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"Morris said the things happened so naturally," said his father, "that you might if you so wished attribute it to coincidence." "Well, do not break into the money before I come back," said Herbert as he rose from the table.
Examples
  • We met by coincidence at the store.
  • It was not a coincidence.
  • What a strange coincidence!
break
A1|超入門
  • to separate something into parts by force
  • to stop working or not work correctly
  • to stop an activity for a short time
  • to change or move out of rules or habits
  • to cause feelings of sadness or pain
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"Morris said the things happened so naturally," said his father, "that you might if you so wished attribute it to coincidence." "Well, do not break into the money before I come back," said Herbert as he rose from the table.
Examples
  • Love breaks the curse in many fairy tales.
  • The magic spell breaks at midnight.
  • Her kindness breaks the evil magic.
afraid
B1|中級入口
  • feeling scared or frightened
  • worried something bad will happen
  • too scared to do something
  • feeling nervous or shy
  • used politely to say something is not possible or is bad news
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"I afraid it turn you into a mean, avaricious man, and we shall have to disown you." His mother laughed, and following him to the door, watched him down the road; and returning to the breakfast table, was very happy at the expense of her husband credulity.
Examples
  • I am afraid of spiders.
  • She was afraid to tell the truth.
  • Don't be afraid of the dark.
turn
A2|入門
  • To move your body or an object in a circle or around a point
  • To change direction while moving
  • To become or change into something else
  • To take your chance or time to do something
  • To change a machine or object by moving a part around
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"I afraid it turn you into a mean, avaricious man, and we shall have to disown you." His mother laughed, and following him to the door, watched him down the road; and returning to the breakfast table, was very happy at the expense of her husband credulity.
Examples
  • The story turns sad at the end.
  • His life turned better after that day.
  • The weather can turn cold very quickly.
mean
B2|中上級
  • to have a particular sense or to refer to something
  • to intend or plan to do something
  • to show or want to say something
  • to have an important idea or truth
  • to plan or intend to do something
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"I afraid it turn you into a mean, avaricious man, and we shall have to disown you." His mother laughed, and following him to the door, watched him down the road; and returning to the breakfast table, was very happy at the expense of her husband credulity.
Examples
  • I didn't mean to hurt your feelings.
  • Do you mean what you say?
  • He said sorry, but he didn't mean it.
avaricious
C1|上級
  • wanting lots of money
  • greedy for things
  • extremely greedy for money or possessions, and unwilling to part with them
  • always wanting more stuff
  • loves money very much
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"I afraid it turn you into a mean, avaricious man, and we shall have to disown you." His mother laughed, and following him to the door, watched him down the road; and returning to the breakfast table, was very happy at the expense of her husband credulity.
Examples
  • The avaricious merchant refused to lower his prices even during a famine.
  • She was criticized for being avaricious, always seeking more wealth than she needed.
disown
B2|中上級
  • To say someone is not your family now
  • To refuse to accept someone as family
  • To refuse to acknowledge someone as a family member or to have any relationship with them
  • To say someone is not part of your family
  • To tell someone they are not in your family
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"I afraid it turn you into a mean, avaricious man, and we shall have to disown you." His mother laughed, and following him to the door, watched him down the road; and returning to the breakfast table, was very happy at the expense of her husband credulity.
Examples
  • His parents threatened to disown him if he dropped out of university.
  • The politician disowned his earlier statements after they caused a public outcry.
return
A2|入門
  • To go or come back to a place
  • To give something back to someone
  • To go back to a previous state or condition
  • When someone goes back to a place
  • To come or go back again
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"I afraid it turn you into a mean, avaricious man, and we shall have to disown you." His mother laughed, and following him to the door, watched him down the road; and returning to the breakfast table, was very happy at the expense of her husband credulity.
Examples
  • I will return home after work.
  • She returned from her holiday last week.
  • They return home every evening.
expense
B2|中上級
  • The money you pay for something.
  • Cost of buying or doing something.
  • Money needed for daily things.
  • How much money goes out.
  • Spending money on things.
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"I afraid it turn you into a mean, avaricious man, and we shall have to disown you." His mother laughed, and following him to the door, watched him down the road; and returning to the breakfast table, was very happy at the expense of her husband credulity.
Examples
  • The company will cover all travel expenses.
  • She tried to cut her monthly expenses by cooking at home.
scurry
B2|中上級
  • To move quickly with short, fast steps
  • When something runs in a hurried way
  • To move somewhere quickly because you are in a hurry (used for people)
  • To go somewhere very quickly in short steps
  • The act of moving in a rushed manner
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All of which did not prevent her from scurrying to the door at the postman knock, nor prevent her from referring somewhat shortly to retired sergeant-majors of bibulous habits when she found that the post brought a tailor bill.
Examples
  • Mice scurry across the kitchen floor.
  • The children scurry to their classroom when the bell rings.
  • Insects scurry under the rock.
postman
B1|中級入口
  • A man whose job is to deliver letters and packages to people's homes.
  • A man employed by the post office to deliver mail and parcels.
  • Someone who gives you letters and packages
  • A mail delivery man
  • A man who takes letters to people
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All of which did not prevent her from scurrying to the door at the postman knock, nor prevent her from referring somewhat shortly to retired sergeant-majors of bibulous habits when she found that the post brought a tailor bill.
Examples
  • The postman delivered a parcel to our house this morning.
  • The postman is at the door.
knock
A2|入門
  • Hit a door or surface to make a noise
  • To tap a door with your knuckles to let someone know you want to enter
  • Make a short sound by hitting
  • To remove or dislodge something by hitting it
  • Accidentally hit something
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All of which did not prevent her from scurrying to the door at the postman knock, nor prevent her from referring somewhat shortly to retired sergeant-majors of bibulous habits when she found that the post brought a tailor bill.
Examples
  • Please knock on the door before entering.
  • The old engine knocks loudly.
  • She knocked over the vase by accident.
nor
B1|中級入口
  • not this and not that thing
  • used after a negative statement to add another negative idea
  • used with 'neither' to compare two qualities and say both are absent
  • used to say no to two things
  • not one or the other at the same time
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All of which did not prevent her from scurrying to the door at the postman knock, nor prevent her from referring somewhat shortly to retired sergeant-majors of bibulous habits when she found that the post brought a tailor bill.
Examples
  • I like neither cake nor pie.
  • He likes neither cats nor dogs.
refer
B1|中級入口
  • When you mention or talk about something or someone
  • The act of looking at something for information
  • When you send someone to another person for help
  • To point to or indicate something specific
  • To mention something or someone in speech or writing as a source or reference
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All of which did not prevent her from scurrying to the door at the postman knock, nor prevent her from referring somewhat shortly to retired sergeant-majors of bibulous habits when she found that the post brought a tailor bill.
Examples
  • Please refer to the map.
  • I refer to my dictionary.
  • The teacher often refers to real-life examples in class.
shortly
B2|中上級
  • Very soon; in a short time from now
  • Shortly after/before something: a short time after or before an event
  • In a rude or unfriendly way (when speaking to someone)
  • Almost immediately
  • After a short wait
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All of which did not prevent her from scurrying to the door at the postman knock, nor prevent her from referring somewhat shortly to retired sergeant-majors of bibulous habits when she found that the post brought a tailor bill.
Examples
  • She will come shortly.
  • The meeting will begin shortly.
bibulous
C1|上級
  • likes to drink a lot of alcohol
  • Enjoying alcohol very much and drinking it often
  • fond of wine and beer
  • drinks too much often
  • often wants to drink alcohol
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All of which did not prevent her from scurrying to the door at the postman knock, nor prevent her from referring somewhat shortly to retired sergeant-majors of bibulous habits when she found that the post brought a tailor bill.
Examples
  • The professor was known as a bibulous character who hosted lavish wine dinners.
  • His bibulous lifestyle eventually affected his health.
habit
A2|入門
  • Something you do often without thinking about it
  • An action you repeat many times regularly
  • A regular way of doing things
  • Something you always do the same way
  • A behavior pattern you do repeatedly
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All of which did not prevent her from scurrying to the door at the postman knock, nor prevent her from referring somewhat shortly to retired sergeant-majors of bibulous habits when she found that the post brought a tailor bill.
Examples
  • Washing hands is a good habit.
  • She has a reading habit.
  • Bad habits are hard to break.
found
A2|入門
  • to discover something
  • to start a company or group
  • to get or see something after looking
  • to understand or believe something
  • to gain or achieve something
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All of which did not prevent her from scurrying to the door at the postman knock, nor prevent her from referring somewhat shortly to retired sergeant-majors of bibulous habits when she found that the post brought a tailor bill.
Examples
  • I found this book very interesting.
  • She found the movie boring.
  • We found the game difficult but fun.
post
A1|超入門
  • to send a letter or mail
  • to put a message online
  • to put a paper or note on a wall
  • a wooden or metal stick for support
  • to put someone in a place for work or duty
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All of which did not prevent her from scurrying to the door at the postman knock, nor prevent her from referring somewhat shortly to retired sergeant-majors of bibulous habits when she found that the post brought a tailor bill.
Examples
  • I need to post this letter before five o'clock.
  • She will post the card to her grandmother tomorrow.
brought
A2|入門
  • carried something to a place
  • took someone or something along when going somewhere
  • delivered or provided something to someone
  • moved something here
  • caused to happen
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All of which did not prevent her from scurrying to the door at the postman knock, nor prevent her from referring somewhat shortly to retired sergeant-majors of bibulous habits when she found that the post brought a tailor bill.
Examples
  • She brought a cake to the party.
  • I brought my camera from home.
  • He brought some interesting stories from his trip.
tailor
B2|中上級
  • A person who makes or fixes clothes
  • To adjust or design something to suit a particular person or purpose
  • Make clothes by hand
  • A worker who sews clothes
  • To design or change something to meet specific needs or goals
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All of which did not prevent her from scurrying to the door at the postman knock, nor prevent her from referring somewhat shortly to retired sergeant-majors of bibulous habits when she found that the post brought a tailor bill.
Examples
  • The tailor altered my shirt to fit perfectly.
  • I visit the tailor to have my pants altered.
bill
A2|入門
  • A paper that shows how much money you must pay.
  • A list that shows charges for food or services.
  • An official note asking for money for something used.
  • A piece of paper money (a dollar or euro).
  • The hard, pointed mouth of a bird.
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All of which did not prevent her from scurrying to the door at the postman knock, nor prevent her from referring somewhat shortly to retired sergeant-majors of bibulous habits when she found that the post brought a tailor bill.
Examples
  • Can I have the bill, please?
  • The bill is on the table.
funny
A2|入門
  • Making people laugh or smile
  • Something that makes you want to laugh
  • When something causes laughter
  • Describing something that amuses people and makes them laugh
  • Strange or unexpected in a way that is hard to explain
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"Herbert will have some more of his funny remarks, I expect, when he comes home," she said, as they sat at dinner.
Examples
  • That joke is funny.
  • The clown looks funny.
  • His story sounds funny to me.
remark
B1|中級入口
  • A spoken or written comment about something
  • A comment or statement you share
  • Words said to express an opinion
  • When you say something about a situation
  • A short comment that someone makes
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"Herbert will have some more of his funny remarks, I expect, when he comes home," she said, as they sat at dinner.
Examples
  • He made a funny remark about the weather.
  • Her remark was very kind.
  • I didn't like that remark.
home
A1|超入門
  • The place where you live.
  • A house or flat where someone lives.
  • The town or place where you come from or grew up
  • The place you feel safe and happy.
  • Used as an adverb meaning 'to or at the place where you live'
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"Herbert will have some more of his funny remarks, I expect, when he comes home," she said, as they sat at dinner.
Examples
  • I want to go home now.
  • My father is coming home late today.
  • We walked home after school.
dinner
A1|超入門
  • The main meal you eat in the evening
  • The largest meal of the day, often shared with others
  • The meal you have at the end of the day
  • Food you eat in the evening
  • A meal, often in the evening, sometimes shared with others
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"Herbert will have some more of his funny remarks, I expect, when he comes home," she said, as they sat at dinner.
Examples
  • We eat dinner at seven o'clock.
  • My family is having dinner now.
  • She makes dinner for her children.
dare
B2|中上級
  • To be brave enough to do something
  • To have enough courage to do something difficult or scary
  • To challenge someone to do something
  • To have courage to do something
  • To risk doing something
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"I dare say," said Mr. White, pouring himself out some beer; "but for all that, the thing moved in my hand; that I swear to." "You thought it did," said the old lady soothingly.
Examples
  • He doesn't dare to ask the teacher.
  • I dare to try the spicy food.
  • She dares to speak in English class.
say
A1|超入門
  • To speak words to someone
  • To state facts or give information out loud.
  • To express your thoughts
  • To talk out loud
  • To give a command
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"I dare say," said Mr. White, pouring himself out some beer; "but for all that, the thing moved in my hand; that I swear to." "You thought it did," said the old lady soothingly.
Examples
  • She says hello to me every morning.
  • What did you say?
  • My teacher says I need to study more.
pour
A2|入門
  • To make liquid flow from one container to another
  • To make a liquid flow steadily out of or into a container.
  • To serve a drink by pouring it for someone.
  • To rain very heavily.
  • To flow quickly and in large amounts (used for liquids, people, or light).
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"I dare say," said Mr. White, pouring himself out some beer; "but for all that, the thing moved in my hand; that I swear to." "You thought it did," said the old lady soothingly.
Examples
  • Pour the water into the pot slowly.
  • She poured milk into her cup.
  • Please pour me some juice.
beer
A2|入門
  • A drink made from barley and hops with alcohol
  • An alcoholic drink often served in a bottle or glass
  • A popular alcoholic drink enjoyed on many occasions
  • A drink with bubbles and foam on top
  • A common drink in many countries with alcohol
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"I dare say," said Mr. White, pouring himself out some beer; "but for all that, the thing moved in my hand; that I swear to." "You thought it did," said the old lady soothingly.
Examples
  • My father drinks beer every evening.
  • I like cold beer in summer.
  • He ordered beer at the restaurant.
swear
B1|中級入口
  • To say a promise very strongly
  • To say bad words
  • To promise something is true
  • To say you will do something
  • To say something very seriously
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"I dare say," said Mr. White, pouring himself out some beer; "but for all that, the thing moved in my hand; that I swear to." "You thought it did," said the old lady soothingly.
Examples
  • I swear I didn't eat your cake.
  • She swears she saw him yesterday.
  • Do you swear to help me?
thought
B1|中級入口
  • An idea in your mind
  • the act of thinking carefully about something
  • a mental image or impression that comes into your mind
  • an opinion or view about something
  • The process of using your brain
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"I dare say," said Mr. White, pouring himself out some beer; "but for all that, the thing moved in my hand; that I swear to." "You thought it did," said the old lady soothingly.
Examples
  • That's a scary thought.
  • What are your thoughts on this idea?
  • It's a nice thought.
mysterious
B2|中上級
  • Something hard to understand or explain
  • Strange and unknown
  • Deliberately secretive or hard to understand
  • Suggesting the presence of something unknown or hidden
  • Causing wonder or surprise because it is unknown
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She was watching the mysterious movements of a man outside, who, peering in an undecided fashion at the house, appeared to be trying to make up his mind to enter.
Examples
  • The detective found mysterious clues at the scene.
  • She found a mysterious letter.
movement
B1|中級入口
  • The act of changing position in a particular way
  • The act of going from one place to another
  • A group of people working toward the same goal
  • A slight change in position or location
  • A main section of a longer musical composition
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She was watching the mysterious movements of a man outside, who, peering in an undecided fashion at the house, appeared to be trying to make up his mind to enter.
Examples
  • I saw movement in the shadows and froze.
  • His sudden movement caught everyone's attention.
  • She made no movement at all.
peer
B1|中級入口
  • A person who is the same age as you
  • Someone at the same level as you
  • A person at the same level or in the same group as you
  • Someone equal to you in status
  • (verb) To look carefully at something that is hard to see
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She was watching the mysterious movements of a man outside, who, peering in an undecided fashion at the house, appeared to be trying to make up his mind to enter.
Examples
  • It helps to discuss your ideas with your peers.
  • She peered at the map.
  • He learns from his peers.
undecide
B2|中上級
  • When you change your mind after making a choice
  • The act of taking back a choice
  • To no longer be sure about something
  • When you stop having a firm plan
  • Going back to not knowing what to pick
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She was watching the mysterious movements of a man outside, who, peering in an undecided fashion at the house, appeared to be trying to make up his mind to enter.
Examples
  • I need to undecide my choice.
  • Can we undecide this?
  • She will undecide later.
appear
A2|入門
  • When something becomes visible that you can see
  • To seem like something is true or real
  • When something or someone shows up suddenly
  • To give the impression of being something
  • When something comes into view or sight
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She was watching the mysterious movements of a man outside, who, peering in an undecided fashion at the house, appeared to be trying to make up his mind to enter.
Examples
  • The sun appears in the morning.
  • You appear very happy today.
  • A bird appeared in the tree.
mental
B2|中上級
  • About the mind or brain
  • Existing only in the mind, not in the physical world
  • Relating to the ability to think or calculate in the mind (without writing)
  • Related to feelings and thoughts
  • Needing brain work
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In mental connection with the two hundred pounds, she noticed that the stranger was well dressed, and wore a silk hat of glossy newness.
Examples
  • Regular exercise is good for both physical and mental health.
  • She has good mental health.
connection
B1|中級入口
  • A link between two things or people
  • How phones or computers join to talk or send data
  • A way to go from one place to another
  • A person you know or a friend
  • A feeling that you understand or like someone
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In mental connection with the two hundred pounds, she noticed that the stranger was well dressed, and wore a silk hat of glossy newness.
Examples
  • I have a connection with my friend.
  • There is a strong connection between diet and health.
notice
A2|入門
  • When you see or become aware of something
  • To pay attention and see something
  • When something catches your eye or attention
  • To observe or spot something happening
  • The act of seeing and understanding something
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In mental connection with the two hundred pounds, she noticed that the stranger was well dressed, and wore a silk hat of glossy newness.
Examples
  • Did you notice the time?
  • I didn't notice you there.
  • She will notice if you're late.
stranger
B1|中級入口
  • A person you do not know
  • Someone new to you
  • Someone who has never been to a place before or is not familiar with something
  • A person you have not seen before
  • Someone unfamiliar to you
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In mental connection with the two hundred pounds, she noticed that the stranger was well dressed, and wore a silk hat of glossy newness.
Examples
  • Don't talk to strangers on the street.
  • A stranger helped me find my keys.
  • She feels like a stranger in this town.
dress
A1|超入門
  • A piece of clothing worn by women or girls
  • Something you wear that covers your body
  • A one-piece garment worn for any occasion
  • A one-piece item of clothing that covers the upper body and hangs down
  • A garment that is not pants or shirt
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In mental connection with the two hundred pounds, she noticed that the stranger was well dressed, and wore a silk hat of glossy newness.
Examples
  • She is wearing a beautiful dress.
  • I like your new dress.
  • This dress is very comfortable.
wore
A1|超入門
  • had clothes or other items on your body in the past
  • used clothes for a time
  • had something on your body at a time in the past
  • had something on you
  • dressed in something
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In mental connection with the two hundred pounds, she noticed that the stranger was well dressed, and wore a silk hat of glossy newness.
Examples
  • She wore a red hat.
  • He wore blue jeans.
silk
B2|中上級
  • A smooth, shiny fabric made from silkworm threads
  • A shiny, very smooth fabric
  • Material from an insect called silkworm
  • Thin, soft cloth used for clothes
  • Smooth and light material to wear
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In mental connection with the two hundred pounds, she noticed that the stranger was well dressed, and wore a silk hat of glossy newness.
Examples
  • She wore a beautiful silk dress to the wedding.
  • This scarf is made of pure silk and feels very smooth.
hat
A1|超入門
  • Something you wear on your head to cover it
  • A piece of clothing that goes on top of your head
  • An item you put on your head for style or warmth
  • Something worn to cover the top of your head
  • Something you wear on top of your head, above your face
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In mental connection with the two hundred pounds, she noticed that the stranger was well dressed, and wore a silk hat of glossy newness.
Examples
  • I like your red hat.
  • He is wearing a funny hat.
  • She bought a new hat yesterday.
glossy
B2|中上級
  • Having a smooth, shiny surface (used for paper, photos, paint, etc.)
  • Shiny and bright looking
  • Looking polished and attractive on the surface
  • Having a smooth shiny surface
  • Smooth and shiny in appearance or texture
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In mental connection with the two hundred pounds, she noticed that the stranger was well dressed, and wore a silk hat of glossy newness.
Examples
  • The magazine had a glossy cover with bright photographs.
  • She was wearing a pair of glossy black leather heels.