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responsibility B2｜中上級	A job you must do or take care of Something important you must do Being accountable for something that happens Taking care of something or someone The quality of being reliable and able to make good decisions	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "I was to say that 'Maw and Meggins' disclaim all responsibility," continued the other. Examples It is my responsibility to clean. Her responsibility is feeding the cats.
continue A2｜入門	To keep doing something without stopping. To not stop an action or activity When something goes on happening To keep going with what you started To start again after a pause or break.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "I was to say that 'Maw and Meggins' disclaim all responsibility," continued the other. Examples Please continue your work. The movie will continue soon. I want to continue learning English.
admit B2｜中上級	Say something is true or real Let someone enter a place Allow something to happen Tell you about something Accept that something bad happened	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "They admit no liability at all, but in consideration of your son services, they wish to present you with a certain sum as compensation." Mr. White dropped his wife hand, and rising to his feet, gazed with a look of horror at his visitor. Examples I admit I made a mistake. She admits her fault.
liability C1｜上級	A problem that causes trouble or cost. Something or someone who is difficult to handle. A money debt or something you owe. A duty or legal responsibility. A risk that can cause loss.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "They admit no liability at all, but in consideration of your son services, they wish to present you with a certain sum as compensation." Mr. White dropped his wife hand, and rising to his feet, gazed with a look of horror at his visitor. Examples The company accepted full liability for the accident. Her lack of experience could be a liability in this role.
consideration B2｜中上級	Thinking carefully about something before deciding. Care for others' feelings or needs. A fact or reason to think about. Being polite and kind to people. Careful thought about a problem.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "They admit no liability at all, but in consideration of your son services, they wish to present you with a certain sum as compensation." Mr. White dropped his wife hand, and rising to his feet, gazed with a look of horror at his visitor. Examples We should give careful consideration to all the options. Please show consideration for the people around you.
service A2｜入門	Work done to help or assist customers A system that provides something people need When someone fixes or maintains something A formal ceremony in a church or temple The act of helping or doing work for others	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "They admit no liability at all, but in consideration of your son services, they wish to present you with a certain sum as compensation." Mr. White dropped his wife hand, and rising to his feet, gazed with a look of horror at his visitor. Examples The service was excellent. This hotel has room service. The train service is reliable.
present A2｜入門	Being in a place; here and not absent A gift you give to someone When someone offers something to another person as a gift To offer or hand over something to somebody The time that is happening now; not the past or future	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "They admit no liability at all, but in consideration of your son services, they wish to present you with a certain sum as compensation." Mr. White dropped his wife hand, and rising to his feet, gazed with a look of horror at his visitor. Examples All students are present in the classroom. He presented a gift to the winner.
certain B1｜中級入口	sure that something is true or right fixed and decided; not changing known but not named clear and not doubtful particular but not explained	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "They admit no liability at all, but in consideration of your son services, they wish to present you with a certain sum as compensation." Mr. White dropped his wife hand, and rising to his feet, gazed with a look of horror at his visitor. Examples Are you certain that you locked the door? Certain rules must be followed by all students.
sum B2｜中上級	a number that shows the total amount after adding things together the result you get when you put numbers together the total from adding several parts a total amount of money or things the amount or number after adding	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "They admit no liability at all, but in consideration of your son services, they wish to present you with a certain sum as compensation." Mr. White dropped his wife hand, and rising to his feet, gazed with a look of horror at his visitor. Examples The sum of 2 and 3 is 5. Can you find the sum of 47 and 58?
compensation B2｜中上級	money given for a loss or harm money paid to someone for work money for injury or damage money or reward for effort payment for something lost or broken	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "They admit no liability at all, but in consideration of your son services, they wish to present you with a certain sum as compensation." Mr. White dropped his wife hand, and rising to his feet, gazed with a look of horror at his visitor. Examples He got compensation for the broken phone. She asked for compensation after the accident.
feet A1｜超入門	The lower parts of your legs that you stand on Body parts at the bottom of your legs for walking What you use to walk and stand up with The end parts of your body below your ankles A unit of length equal to 12 inches (about 30 cm); the plural of 'foot'	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "They admit no liability at all, but in consideration of your son services, they wish to present you with a certain sum as compensation." Mr. White dropped his wife hand, and rising to his feet, gazed with a look of horror at his visitor. Examples The table has four wooden feet. My cat has white feet. The chair's feet are broken.
dry A1｜超入門	Not wet; having no water on the surface Not rainy or wet weather Without liquid or juice To remove water or moisture from something Lacking water or moisture	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text His dry lips shaped the words, "How much?" "Two hundred pounds," was the answer. Examples My shirt is dry now. The ground is dry.
shape A1｜超入門	The form or outline of something The outer form of an object or thing How something looks from the outside The outline or form that you can see The way something appears or is formed	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text His dry lips shaped the words, "How much?" "Two hundred pounds," was the answer. Examples The shape of this sign is a circle. What shape is this? I can see many different shapes in this picture.
answer A1｜超入門	A solution or response to a problem or question Something that solves or fixes a situation A way to deal with or handle something The right or correct information you need What you say or write when asked something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text His dry lips shaped the words, "How much?" "Two hundred pounds," was the answer. Examples What is the answer? Please answer the question. I need the right answer.
unconscious B2｜中上級	not awake and not able to see or hear anything not aware of something; not noticing what is happening having no control or power to move or speak not awake because of injury or sickness like sleeping deeply and not responding	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Unconscious of his wife shriek, the old man smiled faintly, put out his hands like a sightless man, and dropped, a senseless heap, to the floor. Examples He was still unconscious when the paramedics arrived. The boy was found unconscious on the floor.
shriek B2｜中上級	To make a loud, high sound because of fear or surprise To yell or scream with a very high voice To shout loudly in a sharp, high way To scream with a voice that sounds sharp and strong To make a sound that is quick and very loud	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Unconscious of his wife shriek, the old man smiled faintly, put out his hands like a sightless man, and dropped, a senseless heap, to the floor. Examples I shriek when I see spiders. She shrieked after the unexpected jump scare.
faintly B2｜中上級	a little bit but not clearly in a weak or soft way In a way that is not strong, bright, or easy to notice slightly or a little bit In a way that is hard to notice, hear, or see	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Unconscious of his wife shriek, the old man smiled faintly, put out his hands like a sightless man, and dropped, a senseless heap, to the floor. Examples I could faintly hear music coming from upstairs. She smiled faintly when she heard the news.
sightless B2｜中上級	Unable to see; blind Lacking the sense of sight (used to describe a person or animal) Blind, not seeing Has no sight or vision Describing eyes that cannot see (literary or formal use)	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Unconscious of his wife shriek, the old man smiled faintly, put out his hands like a sightless man, and dropped, a senseless heap, to the floor. Examples She has been sightless since birth and uses Braille to read. Sightless people often use a white cane or guide dog to move around safely.
senseless B2｜中上級	Having no good reason or purpose; pointless Unconscious; not able to respond because of injury or a blow Pointless and harmful, with no good reason Without meaning or useless Crazy or very strange	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Unconscious of his wife shriek, the old man smiled faintly, put out his hands like a sightless man, and dropped, a senseless heap, to the floor. Examples It was a senseless act of cruelty. The police described it as a senseless waste of life.
heap B2｜中上級	a lot of things put in a pile a big pile a large amount of something (used informally) something kept in a pile a group or mass of something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Unconscious of his wife shriek, the old man smiled faintly, put out his hands like a sightless man, and dropped, a senseless heap, to the floor. Examples There is a heap of old clothes. He threw trash on the heap. The toys were in a big heap.
iii A2｜入門	The number that comes after two, written as Roman numeral A way to write the number using old Roman letters A symbol meaning the quantity that is one more than two The mark used for the position that is not first or second A number symbol from an ancient writing system	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text III. Examples Chapter III is the most exciting part of the book. Please read Part III before the next class. Read section III carefully.
huge A2｜入門	Very big in size Very large in amount Very tall or long Very great in degree or effect Very important or great	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text In the huge new cemetery, some two miles distant, the old people buried their dead, and came back to a house steeped in shadow and silence. Examples The huge dog scared the little boy. That is a huge building! A huge man stood at the door.
cemetery B2｜中上級	A place outside, usually with grass and trees, where dead people are buried. Land with graves for dead people. An area of land set aside for burying the dead, often maintained by a local authority or church. A peaceful outdoor area where people are buried and family members can visit to pay their respects. A piece of land where the dead are buried, sometimes historically significant.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text In the huge new cemetery, some two miles distant, the old people buried their dead, and came back to a house steeped in shadow and silence. Examples Every year on Memorial Day, families visit the cemetery to honor the dead. The old cemetery behind the church dates back over two hundred years.
mile A2｜入門	A unit of distance equal to about 1.6 kilometers A measurement of length used in some countries A way to measure how far something is A distance that equals about 1.6 kilometers A specific length used to show travel distance	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text In the huge new cemetery, some two miles distant, the old people buried their dead, and came back to a house steeped in shadow and silence. Examples The store is one mile away. We walked two miles to the park. How many miles to town?
buried B1｜中級入口	Put under the ground Covered by something else Hidden and not easy to see Lost or kept out of sight Put something in the ground for later	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text In the huge new cemetery, some two miles distant, the old people buried their dead, and came back to a house steeped in shadow and silence. Examples The treasure was buried under the old oak tree. He buried the toy in sand.
dead A1｜超入門	No longer living or alive When something stops being alive Not living anymore A person or thing that has lost life Something that stopped living	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text In the huge new cemetery, some two miles distant, the old people buried their dead, and came back to a house steeped in shadow and silence. Examples The flowers are dead. Her pet has been dead for years. He found a dead bird.
steep A2｜入門	Something that goes up or down at a sharp angle A surface that rises or falls quickly When a price or cost is very high Something that is not flat or level A change that happens very fast or big	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text In the huge new cemetery, some two miles distant, the old people buried their dead, and came back to a house steeped in shadow and silence. Examples The hill is too steep. That price is very steep. Be careful on steep roads.
shadow A2｜入門	A dark shape made when light is blocked A dark area close to something that blocks light A dark shape on a surface that looks like an object, person, or animal A dark shape made by a person or thing A dark area that moves with you	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text In the huge new cemetery, some two miles distant, the old people buried their dead, and came back to a house steeped in shadow and silence. Examples I see a shadow on the wall. The tree makes a big shadow.
quickly A2｜入門	Fast or very fast In a short time Without delay In a speedy way Done with no wait	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text It was all over so quickly that at first they could hardly realize it, and remained in a state of expectation as though of something else to happen --something else which was to lighten this load, too heavy for old hearts to bear. Examples She runs quickly to school. He quickly ate his breakfast. The cat moved quickly.
realize B1｜中級入口	To understand something clearly. To know something for the first time. To suddenly become aware of something you did not notice before. To become aware of something. To think about something and understand.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text It was all over so quickly that at first they could hardly realize it, and remained in a state of expectation as though of something else to happen --something else which was to lighten this load, too heavy for old hearts to bear. Examples I realized my mistake too late. She didn't realize he was joking. Do you realize what time it is?
remain B1｜中級入口	To continue to be in the same place To continue to be in a state To be left after others go away To stay and not leave a place To continue to exist without change	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text It was all over so quickly that at first they could hardly realize it, and remained in a state of expectation as though of something else to happen --something else which was to lighten this load, too heavy for old hearts to bear. Examples Please remain seated. Only three cookies remain. The store will remain closed today.
state B1｜中級入口	a country or area with its own government the way someone or something is at one time to say something clearly a condition or situation to officially say or declare something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text It was all over so quickly that at first they could hardly realize it, and remained in a state of expectation as though of something else to happen --something else which was to lighten this load, too heavy for old hearts to bear. Examples She states her name clearly. The teacher states the answer. He states his opinion every time.
expectation B2｜中上級	A hope for something to happen A belief about what will come Thinking something will happen Feeling sure about the future Wanting something to be true	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text It was all over so quickly that at first they could hardly realize it, and remained in a state of expectation as though of something else to happen --something else which was to lighten this load, too heavy for old hearts to bear. Examples She worked hard to meet her teacher's expectations. The team exceeded all expectations in the final match.
lighten B2｜中上級	make something less heavy make something less dark make feeling less sad make something brighter To reduce a burden or workload.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text It was all over so quickly that at first they could hardly realize it, and remained in a state of expectation as though of something else to happen --something else which was to lighten this load, too heavy for old hearts to bear. Examples Could you lighten your backpack a little? Her smile always lightens the mood in the room.
load A2｜入門	A lot of things on something To put something onto something else A set of things to do or take care of A heavy weight that something carries To fill something with things or people	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text It was all over so quickly that at first they could hardly realize it, and remained in a state of expectation as though of something else to happen --something else which was to lighten this load, too heavy for old hearts to bear. Examples I carry a load on my back. The truck has a big load.
heart A1｜超入門	The body part inside your chest that pumps blood The organ in your body that keeps you alive The thing inside you that beats and moves blood The part in your chest that moves blood around An organ that pumps to keep you living	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text It was all over so quickly that at first they could hardly realize it, and remained in a state of expectation as though of something else to happen --something else which was to lighten this load, too heavy for old hearts to bear. Examples My heart is beating fast. She has a strong heart. The heart pumps blood.
bear B2｜中上級	A big animal with fur and claws To carry or hold something To accept or deal with something hard To produce or give something To move or turn in a direction	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text It was all over so quickly that at first they could hardly realize it, and remained in a state of expectation as though of something else to happen --something else which was to lighten this load, too heavy for old hearts to bear. Examples I can't bear this pain anymore. She bore the bad news well. He cannot bear the cold weather.
pass A2｜入門	(of time) to go by or move forward The act of time moving on When a period of time goes away to give something to someone nearby to succeed in a test or exam	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But the days passed, and expectation gave place to resignation--the hopeless resignation of the old, sometimes miscalled, apathy. Examples The days pass quickly. She passed her driving test on the first try. Please pass the salt.
resignation B2｜中上級	Saying you will stop a job or work. Deciding to leave your work. Telling your boss you quit. Quiet acceptance of something difficult or unpleasant that you cannot change. Stating you want to stop working.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But the days passed, and expectation gave place to resignation--the hopeless resignation of the old, sometimes miscalled, apathy. Examples He wrote a letter of resignation. She gave her resignation today.
hopeless B2｜中上級	no chance to do well or succeed not able to fix or help very bad or useless feeling sad and without hope cannot change or improve	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But the days passed, and expectation gave place to resignation--the hopeless resignation of the old, sometimes miscalled, apathy. Examples The situation seems completely hopeless. She is hopeless at finding her way around the city.
sometime A2｜入門	At a point in time that is not exact When you do not know the exact moment At an unknown or unclear time A moment that is not decided yet At a time not made clear	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But the days passed, and expectation gave place to resignation--the hopeless resignation of the old, sometimes miscalled, apathy. Examples Let's meet sometime next month. I'll call you sometime soon. Come visit sometime next week.
miscall B2｜中上級	To call something by the wrong name To use an incorrect name for someone Saying the wrong word for something The act of naming something incorrectly When a person gets a name wrong	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But the days passed, and expectation gave place to resignation--the hopeless resignation of the old, sometimes miscalled, apathy. Examples Don't miscall my name again. He tends to miscall unfamiliar words. Did I miscall the name of that flower?
apathy C1｜上級	No interest or care about things. Not caring what happens. No feeling or emotion. Lack of interest in things. Not caring about what happens.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But the days passed, and expectation gave place to resignation--the hopeless resignation of the old, sometimes miscalled, apathy. Examples Voter apathy is a growing problem in many countries. The team's apathy towards the new rules frustrated the manager.
exchange A2｜入門	The act of giving and receiving things with others When you give something and get something back The act of trading one thing for another When two people give things to each other A time when people give and take things	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Sometimes they hardly exchanged a word, for now they had nothing to talk about, and their days were long to weariness. Examples I want to exchange this book. We exchange gifts every year. They exchange messages daily.
weariness B2｜中上級	A feeling of great tiredness, often after working hard or for a long time Physical exhaustion from doing something for too long A lack of energy caused by tiredness or boredom A tired feeling in the mind Wanting to rest because of tiredness	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Sometimes they hardly exchanged a word, for now they had nothing to talk about, and their days were long to weariness. Examples A deep weariness came over her after the long journey. He spoke with a weariness that showed how tired he truly was.
week A1｜超入門	Seven days from Monday to Sunday A short time of seven days A period used for scheduling or planning Seven consecutive days considered as a unit A workweek; the days when people work or are active	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text It was about a week after that the old man, waking suddenly in the night, stretched out his hand and found himself alone. Examples We meet every week. The week starts on Monday. Summer vacation is two weeks long.
wake A1｜超入門	To stop sleeping and become conscious To become awake after sleeping The moment when sleep ends To cause someone else to stop sleeping To make someone stop sleeping	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text It was about a week after that the old man, waking suddenly in the night, stretched out his hand and found himself alone. Examples I wake up early. Please don't wake the baby. What time do you wake up?
subdue C1｜上級	To bring someone or something under control by force To make a feeling or pain less strong or intense When you stop someone from being violent or dangerous To make something less strong or powerful To defeat or conquer a group or territory	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The room was in darkness, and the sound of subdued weeping came from the window. Examples Police had to subdue the suspect. He tried to subdue his excitement. The army moved to subdue the area.
weep B1｜中級入口	To cry, especially because of sadness or strong emotion The act of letting tears fall from sadness To have tears flowing because you feel bad When someone shows sadness through tears To show deep grief or sorrow through tears	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The room was in darkness, and the sound of subdued weeping came from the window. Examples The baby began to weep loudly. She wept when she read the letter. Don't weep; everything will be all right.
raise A2｜入門	To move something up to a higher position To make something go up or increase To take care of children until they grow To bring up a topic for discussion To collect or get money for something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text He raised himself in bed and listened. Examples Raise your hand if you know the answer. They raise chickens on the farm. We need to raise more money.