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squeaky A2｜入門	Making a short, high sound like a mouse or door. Using a voice that sounds high and a little thin. Used in the phrase 'squeaky clean' to mean very clean and neat Moving or working with small sounds of friction or rubbing. Something small and active, often moving quickly with noise.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text A stair creaked, and a squeaky mouse scurried noisily through the wall. Examples The old door is very squeaky. My shoes make a squeaky sound on the floor. The little mouse made a squeaky sound.
mouse A1｜超入門	A small animal with a long tail that often lives in houses A small device you move with your hand to control a computer A quiet, shy person who does not speak much or stand out A mouse used in scientific research or experiments A small living thing with four legs that people often fear	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text A stair creaked, and a squeaky mouse scurried noisily through the wall. Examples A mouse ran across the kitchen floor. A little mouse runs fast in the field. We saw a mouse near the big tree.
noisily B1｜中級入口	Making a lot of sound while doing something In a way that creates loud sounds With much sound that people can hear Creating lots of loud sounds when moving In a manner that makes much sound	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text A stair creaked, and a squeaky mouse scurried noisily through the wall. Examples The children played noisily in the garden. The dogs barked noisily all night. The music played noisily at the party.
oppressive B2｜中上級	Very harsh or powerful in a way that causes suffering or unhappiness. Making a place feel dark, heavy, or uncomfortable. Causing people to feel trapped and unable to move or escape. Using power unfairly to dominate or control other people. Causing a sad or unhappy mood that is hard to ignore.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The darkness was oppressive, and after lying for some time screwing up his courage, he took the box of matches, and striking one, went downstairs for a candle. Examples The heat was oppressive all summer long. The teacher's rules felt very oppressive to the students. The silence in the room was oppressive and made me nervous.
lie A1｜超入門	When you say something that is not true To say words that are false on purpose Something you say that is not real or correct To be in a flat position on something When your body rests flat somewhere	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The darkness was oppressive, and after lying for some time screwing up his courage, he took the box of matches, and striking one, went downstairs for a candle. Examples Don't lie to me. I need to lie down. He told a lie to avoid trouble.
screw A2｜入門	A small metal fastener with a spiral ridge, used to hold things together Something that turns to join two parts tightly A metal pin that goes into wood or walls To turn or fix something using a screw (verb use) A piece of hardware used to attach things	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The darkness was oppressive, and after lying for some time screwing up his courage, he took the box of matches, and striking one, went downstairs for a candle. Examples The screw is loose. I need a screw and a screwdriver. Turn the screw clockwise.
courage B2｜中上級	The ability to do something difficult or scary without giving up Willingness to face danger or difficulty The strength to continue despite fear or difficulty Being strong when scared The bravery to do the right thing even when it is hard	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The darkness was oppressive, and after lying for some time screwing up his courage, he took the box of matches, and striking one, went downstairs for a candle. Examples It takes courage to speak in front of a crowd. She showed great courage when she stood up for her friend.
box A1｜超入門	A container with four sides and a top To fight with fists as a sport. A small area with seats in a theater or sports stadium. A thing that holds or stores items A square-shaped container for putting things in	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The darkness was oppressive, and after lying for some time screwing up his courage, he took the box of matches, and striking one, went downstairs for a candle. Examples She put her books in the box. She closed the box. He has a big box.
strike A2｜入門	To hit something with your hand or an object. To make a light or fire by rubbing or hitting something. To stop work as a protest, usually by workers. To discover or find something valuable or important. To cause a strong feeling or impression.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The darkness was oppressive, and after lying for some time screwing up his courage, he took the box of matches, and striking one, went downstairs for a candle. Examples He will strike the ball with the bat. The clock struck midnight. They strike a match to light the candle.
downstairs A2｜入門	On a lower floor of a building To go to a lower floor Located below something Near the bottom floor In the part below in a house	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The darkness was oppressive, and after lying for some time screwing up his courage, he took the box of matches, and striking one, went downstairs for a candle. Examples I walked downstairs to get breakfast. My bedroom is upstairs, the kitchen is downstairs. She ran downstairs to answer the phone.
foot A1｜超入門	the part of your body at the bottom of your leg, used for standing and walking a unit of length equal to 12 inches (about 30 centimetres) The part that is at the ground level of something Where something starts at its lowest point The base or bottom area of something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text At the foot of the stairs the match went out, and he paused to strike another; and at the same moment a knock, so quiet and stealthy as to be scarcely audible, sounded on the front door. Examples She hurt her foot while running. He put on his new shoes. The cat sat near my foot.
stairs A2｜入門	Steps inside a building that go up or down A way to go between floors by walking A set of steps that connect different levels Steps on the outside of a building A path made of steps to reach another floor	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text At the foot of the stairs the match went out, and he paused to strike another; and at the same moment a knock, so quiet and stealthy as to be scarcely audible, sounded on the front door. Examples She climbed the stairs to her room. They ran up the stairs quickly. He fell while going down the stairs.
quiet A2｜入門	not making much noise calm and peaceful not speaking much low in volume or not very loud still and not busy	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text At the foot of the stairs the match went out, and he paused to strike another; and at the same moment a knock, so quiet and stealthy as to be scarcely audible, sounded on the front door. Examples The library is very quiet. Please be quiet in class. I like quiet places.
stealthy B2｜中上級	Moving or acting without making noise or being seen. Done in secret without others knowing. Careful and quiet to avoid danger or notice. Acting in a secret or sneaky way. Approaching slowly and quietly without drawing attention.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text At the foot of the stairs the match went out, and he paused to strike another; and at the same moment a knock, so quiet and stealthy as to be scarcely audible, sounded on the front door. Examples The cat moved stealthily through the room. She walked stealthily so as not to wake anyone. He made a stealthy move in the game.
scarcely B2｜中上級	Almost not or only just. Used to show that one thing happened almost immediately after another. Only a very small amount or degree. Almost no; only a few. Used to say that something is almost impossible.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text At the foot of the stairs the match went out, and he paused to strike another; and at the same moment a knock, so quiet and stealthy as to be scarcely audible, sounded on the front door. Examples She could scarcely hear the soft music. They scarcely had time to finish the work. He was scarcely awake in the morning.
audible B2｜中上級	Able to be heard by someone Loud enough to hear clearly Possible to detect with hearing Noticeable sound that can be heard Sound that is clear and perceptible	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text At the foot of the stairs the match went out, and he paused to strike another; and at the same moment a knock, so quiet and stealthy as to be scarcely audible, sounded on the front door. Examples Her voice was barely audible in the room. The faint music was audible from far away. The teacher's instructions were audible to all.
front A1｜超入門	The part that faces forward or comes first The side that you see or meet first The area or position that is ahead The side that is opposite to the back The place nearest to where something begins	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text At the foot of the stairs the match went out, and he paused to strike another; and at the same moment a knock, so quiet and stealthy as to be scarcely audible, sounded on the front door. Examples Please come to the front. The front window is broken. I like sitting at the front.
spill A2｜入門	To let liquid fall out of a container by accident To make something flow out when you don't want to To flow or spread out over a surface To accidentally let liquid go onto something To cause liquid to flow over the edge of a container	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The matches fell from his hand and spilled in the passage. Examples I spilled my coffee. Don't spill the water! She spilled juice on herself.
motionless B2｜中上級	Not moving or making any movement. Completely still, especially due to surprise, fear, or shock Not moving because of tiredness or illness. Remaining still to make something easier to see or do. Not moving because something is broken or not working.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text He stood motionless, his breath suspended until the knock was repeated. Examples The cat stayed motionless when it saw the bird. He stood motionless in the cold winter night. The deer stood motionless in the forest when it sensed danger.
suspend B2｜中上級	When something stops for a short time To hang something from above When someone cannot continue an activity temporarily To delay something until later When something floats in air or liquid	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text He stood motionless, his breath suspended until the knock was repeated. Examples They will suspend the game. Suspend the rope from above. The school may suspend students.
fled B1｜中級入口	Left quickly to avoid danger or a problem. Ran away from someone who was chasing. Left a place very fast because of fear. Moved quickly to avoid trouble or punishment. Gone somewhere fast to get away from a bad situation.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Then he turned and fled swiftly back to his room, and closed the door behind him. Examples The cat fled when it saw the dog. They fled the city when the earthquake struck. He fled the room after hearing the noise.
swiftly B2｜中上級	Moving or acting very quickly Done quickly and without waiting Happening or changing in a short time to move smoothly and quickly Finishing a task quickly and without wasting time	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Then he turned and fled swiftly back to his room, and closed the door behind him. Examples She walked swiftly to catch the bus. The river flowed swiftly after the rain. The team swiftly responded to the emergency.
illustration B1｜中級入口	A picture or drawing in a book Something that helps explain an idea A picture that makes text clearer An example that shows how something works An image used to show meaning	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text [Illustration] "_What that?_" cried the old woman, starting up. Examples The book has a nice illustration. Look at the illustration on page five. The illustration shows a tree.
rat A1｜超入門	A small animal with a long tail. An animal that lives in cities and homes. A creature like a mouse but bigger. A person who betrays others or informs on them (informal) A word for an animal that can be a pest.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "A rat," said the old man in shaking tones--"a rat. Examples There are rats living in the old building. Don't be a rat and tell on your classmates.
loud A1｜超入門	Making a lot of noise Easy to hear Strong sound Not quiet Very bright or strong (used with colors or style)	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text A loud knock resounded through the house. Examples The music is too loud. He has a loud voice. I heard a loud noise outside.
resound C1｜上級	A loud sound that fills a place or space completely A noise that continues and echoes around When sound repeats and travels far away A sudden loud sound that is heard clearly in a place When something becomes very famous or widely known (figurative)	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text A loud knock resounded through the house. Examples The bell resounded through the empty church. Her voice resounded in the church. Thunder resounded all around us.
scream A2｜入門	To cry out very loudly in fear or pain A very loud and high sound from your mouth When you make a loud noise because you are afraid To shout in a very loud and sharp way A loud cry that shows strong feeling	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "It Herbert!" she screamed. Examples She screamed loudly. I heard a scream. The boy screamed in fear.
tightly A2｜入門	in a firm and strong way, especially when holding or gripping in a way that is firmly closed or sealed, with no gaps in a way that keeps a firm and close grip without releasing in a carefully controlled or well-organized way Holding something very firmly and closely	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "It Herbert!" She ran to the door, but her husband was before her, and catching her by the arm, held her tightly. Examples She held the rope tightly with both hands. The box was closed tightly so nothing could get out. He hugged his friend tightly to say goodbye.
whisper B1｜中級入口	to say something very quietly so only one person can hear When you talk very quietly and softly to someone Speaking in a low voice so others cannot hear A way of talking that uses breath more than voice Soft sounds that are hard to hear clearly	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "What are you going to do?" he whispered hoarsely. Examples She whispered something in my ear. Please don't whisper during the movie. He whispered a secret.
hoarsely B2｜中上級	Speaking with a rough, raspy voice Saying something in a rough, strained voice at a low volume Speaking in a voice that sounds strained or worn out To speak in a strained way after shouting a lot. To use a voice that sounds rough because of sickness.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "What are you going to do?" he whispered hoarsely. Examples She spoke hoarsely after shouting all day. He called hoarsely for help after losing his voice. The teacher spoke hoarsely after hours of lecturing.
struggle B1｜中級入口	To try very hard to do something difficult (verb) The act of fighting or working against problems When something is not easy to do A hard time doing or achieving something When you need to use lots of effort	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "It my boy; it Herbert!" she cried, struggling mechanically. Examples I struggle with this problem. Life can be a struggle. He struggles to understand.
mechanically B1｜中級入口	Doing something like a machine, without thinking. Relating to machinery or machines; in a way operated by a machine Without feelings or emotion, in a cold way. Doing something out of habit, without thinking carefully. Using machines or tools to do a task instead of by hand.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "It my boy; it Herbert!" she cried, struggling mechanically. Examples He cleaned the room mechanically every day. She smiled mechanically during the long meeting. The worker checked the parts mechanically, barely paying attention.
forgot A2｜入門	Did not remember something When you cannot think of something you knew before Failed to keep something in your mind Could not bring back a memory Lost the memory of something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "I forgot it was two miles away. Examples I forgot my keys at home. She forgot to call her friend. They forgot about the meeting.
sake B2｜中上級	because of something or someone to show strong feeling or importance used to explain the reason for an action used to say that something is worth doing for a particular goal to show that something is important or necessary	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text I must open the door." "For God sake do not let it in," cried the old man, trembling. Examples I do this for your sake. Please, for my sake, listen to me. Do it for the sake of peace.
wrench A2｜入門	A metal tool used to turn or tighten bolts and nuts To pull or twist something suddenly and with force A sudden sharp pain caused by twisting a part of the body To pull something away from someone with a sudden violent movement A feeling of sadness or emotional pain when leaving or losing something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The old woman with a sudden wrench broke free and ran from the room. Examples He used a wrench to fix the bike. She held the wrench tightly in her hand. The mechanic needed a wrench for the car.
free A1｜超入門	Not controlled or held by someone or something When you are not trapped or limited anymore Not having to deal with something bad Without someone or something bothering you No longer connected to a person or thing	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The old woman with a sudden wrench broke free and ran from the room. Examples I am free now. She is free at last. He feels free today.
land A2｜入門	The solid ground part of Earth, not water A piece of ground someone owns A country or place where people live To arrive on the ground after flying or falling To come down and touch the surface	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Her husband followed to the landing, and called after her appealingly as she hurried downstairs. Examples The plane will land soon. They own a lot of land. We saw land from the boat.
appealingly B2｜中上級	In a way that is attractive or pleasant to look at, listen to, or think about In a way that looks nice and wants attention or support. In a way that makes someone want to help or give something. In a way that shows feeling or emotion to influence others. In a way that is pleasant and interesting to look at or hear.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Her husband followed to the landing, and called after her appealingly as she hurried downstairs. Examples She looked at him appealingly for help. The puppy looked up appealingly at the children, wagging its tail. He spoke appealingly about the project, and everyone was eager to get involved.
hurried A2｜入門	Moving very fast because you don't have much time Used to describe something done quickly and without enough care (adjective use) When you do something fast and not slowly Moving with speed because there is not enough time Going in a quick way to get somewhere faster	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Her husband followed to the landing, and called after her appealingly as she hurried downstairs. Examples She gave him a hurried goodbye before rushing out the door. He hurried home before the rain came. They hurried through their lunch to get back to work.
chain A2｜入門	To tie or fasten someone with metal rings To attach something so it cannot move freely To fix someone in one place using metal To lock or secure with metal links To fasten with connected metal pieces	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text He heard the chain rattle back and the bottom bolt drawn slowly and stiffly from the socket. Examples The dog is on a chain. He chained his bike outside. She wore a gold chain.
rattle B1｜中級入口	To make a noise by shaking something hard inside a container. A short, sharp sound made by something shaking or hitting (noun) To shake and cause other things to shake or make noise. To make someone nervous or upset. A small object made to make noise when shaken, often a baby toy.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text He heard the chain rattle back and the bottom bolt drawn slowly and stiffly from the socket. Examples The keys rattle in my pocket. I heard the windows rattle during the storm. Toys rattle when children shake them.
bottom A1｜超入門	The lowest part of something deep The part that is under everything else The deepest point you can reach The far end going down The lowest place inside something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text He heard the chain rattle back and the bottom bolt drawn slowly and stiffly from the socket. Examples The bottom of the sea is cold. She found her pen at the bottom. The bottom drawer is empty.
bolt B2｜中上級	A small metal bar to lock a door. To run away quickly or suddenly. A fastener like a screw. A flash of lightning in the sky. A long roll of cloth or paper.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text He heard the chain rattle back and the bottom bolt drawn slowly and stiffly from the socket. Examples I use a bolt to lock the door. He bolted out of the room when the alarm went off.
stiffly B2｜中上級	In a way that feels hard and not easy to move or bend. In a way that shows no emotion or feeling. In a way that seems formal and not relaxed. In a way that is strong or difficult to break. In a way that is slow or difficult due to tiredness or injury.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text He heard the chain rattle back and the bottom bolt drawn slowly and stiffly from the socket. Examples She stood stiffly with her arms at her sides. The door opened stiffly because of the old hinges. He nodded stiffly and left the room without a word.
socket B1｜中級入口	A device on a wall where you plug in electrical equipment The place where a bone or other part fits into your body A tool or fitting that holds and turns a bolt or nut The opening where something sits inside your body A natural hole in the body that connects parts together	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text He heard the chain rattle back and the bottom bolt drawn slowly and stiffly from the socket. Examples Put the plug into the socket carefully. The light bulb fits into the socket. The dentist cleaned the tooth socket after the extraction.
strain B1｜中級入口	To injure or overwork a muscle, eye, or other body part by using it too hard A feeling of worry or too much pressure To push liquid through something to remove solids A force that stretches or pulls something, or the damage caused by it To try very hard to do something difficult	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Then the old woman voice, strained and panting. Examples Don't strain your back when lifting heavy boxes. Strain the water from the vegetables. The work causes too much strain.
reach A2｜入門	To move your hand or arm to touch or get something To arrive at a place or goal To stretch or extend to get something farther away To communicate with someone by phone or message To achieve or succeed in getting something important	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text I can not reach it." But her husband was on his hands and knees groping wildly on the floor in search of the paw. Examples Can you reach the book on the shelf? She reached for the glass of water. We finally reached the top of the mountain.
knee A1｜超入門	The part in the middle of your leg that bends The joint where your upper and lower leg meet The place on your leg that lets it fold The body part between your thigh and lower leg The joint in the middle of your leg that bends when you walk, run, or sit	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text I can not reach it." But her husband was on his hands and knees groping wildly on the floor in search of the paw. Examples My knee hurts after running. She fell and scraped her knee. He bent his knee slowly.
search A2｜入門	To look carefully for something or someone. To try to find information on the internet. To examine a place or thing to find something hidden. To check or examine a person carefully, especially to find hidden items (e.g., done by police) To try hard to find the answer or solution.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text I can not reach it." But her husband was on his hands and knees groping wildly on the floor in search of the paw. Examples I search for my keys every morning. She searches the room for her phone. She searched the internet for information about the disease.
perfect A2｜入門	Something that is just right or has no mistakes. Complete in every way, with nothing missing or wrong. Exactly the way something should be or the best example. Without any problems or errors in how something works. Done in a very skillful or neat way.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text A perfect fusillade of knocks reverberated through the house, and he heard the scraping of a chair as his wife put it down in the passage against the door. Examples She made a perfect cake for the party. His answer to the question was perfect. The weather was perfect for a walk in the park.