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単語 / CEFR	意味	定着率	本文・例文
fusillade C1｜上級	A rapid burst of gunshots, arrows, or other projectiles fired or thrown together A rapid, continuous outburst of something (such as questions, criticism, or noise) A rapid series of questions, criticisms, or complaints directed at someone A sudden, overwhelming flood of things arriving all at once (used figuratively) A concentrated discharge of firearms or a barrage of simultaneous attacks	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 The soldiers heard a fusillade of gunfire nearby. A fusillade of questions came from the students. The soldiers were pinned down by a fusillade of enemy fire.
reverberate C1｜上級	When a sound echoes and continues to fill a space When sound bounces off surfaces and fills the surrounding space When sound echoes and keeps going for some time When an event or decision continues to have a widespread and lasting effect When something continues to have impact or influence	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 The bell reverberates loudly. Sounds reverberate in the tunnel. His speech continued to reverberate across the political landscape for years.
scrape A2｜入門	To remove something by rubbing with a hard edge To rub against a surface and make a mark To push something off using a flat tool When something touches a surface roughly and makes noise To clean by moving a tool across something	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 I scraped my arm on the fence. Please scrape the plate clean. The knife scraped across the cutting board.
frantically B2｜中上級	In a fast and worried way because you are scared or anxious. In a sudden and uncontrolled way, showing panic. With a lot of urgent energy, usually because of fear or emergency. Doing something very quickly and nervously, without calm thinking. Trying to solve a problem urgently and without delay.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text He heard the creaking of the bolt as it came slowly back, and at the same moment he found the monkey paw, and frantically breathed his third and last wish. Examples She searched frantically for her lost keys. He called frantically for help after the accident. They worked frantically to finish on time.
ceas B2｜中上級	To stop happening or existing. To officially stop an activity or operation. To stop doing something deliberately, often permanently. When something no longer continues or exists To cause something to stop, often by giving an order or command.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The knocking ceased suddenly, although the echoes of it were still in the house. Examples The noise ceased immediately. All activity ceased at midnight. The rain finally ceased.
although A2｜入門	When something is true, but another different thing is also true A word used when two opposite things happen at the same time Even if one thing happens, something else still happens too Used to show two different facts that seem surprising together When you say one thing is true, but something else matters too	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The knocking ceased suddenly, although the echoes of it were still in the house. Examples I like apples, although I do not eat them often. She is tired, although she has finished her work. Although it rained, we went outside.
echo B1｜中級入口	A sound that repeats after the original sound is made When a sound comes back after hitting a surface Something that resembles or reflects something from an earlier time To repeat or agree with what someone else has said or expressed A memory or reminder of something from the past	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The knocking ceased suddenly, although the echoes of it were still in the house. Examples The cave has a loud echo. Her voice echoed in the tunnel. His words echoed my thoughts exactly.
rush B1｜中級入口	A sudden quick movement toward something or someone When you move or do something very quickly A time when many things happen very fast A strong sudden feeling that comes over you The need to do something very soon	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text A cold wind rushed up the staircase, and a long loud wail of disappointment and misery from his wife gave him courage to run down to her side, and then to the gate beyond. Examples Don't rush me! We need to rush home now. The morning rush is terrible.
staircase A2｜入門	A set of steps inside a building used to go between floors A way to go between floors using steps Something you walk on to go up or down levels A set of steps connecting different floors Steps built inside to reach another floor	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text A cold wind rushed up the staircase, and a long loud wail of disappointment and misery from his wife gave him courage to run down to her side, and then to the gate beyond. Examples She climbed the staircase quickly. The grand staircase leads to the upper floor. We cleaned the staircase yesterday.
wail B1｜中級入口	A long, loud crying sound that shows sadness or pain A long, high sound made by a person, animal, or object such as a siren or wind A high, long sound people make when very sad A long, high-pitched sound made by something like a siren, wind, or alarm A long cry that shows strong sad feelings	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text A cold wind rushed up the staircase, and a long loud wail of disappointment and misery from his wife gave him courage to run down to her side, and then to the gate beyond. Examples The baby began to wail loudly at night. She heard a wail coming from the empty house. A wail of sirens filled the street.
disappointment B1｜中級入口	A sad feeling when something is not as good as you hoped A person, thing, or event that fails to meet your expectations Sadness caused by the failure of something to meet one's hopes A feeling of being unhappy because you expected something better The sad emotion when your hopes or wishes are not met	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text A cold wind rushed up the staircase, and a long loud wail of disappointment and misery from his wife gave him courage to run down to her side, and then to the gate beyond. Examples She felt disappointment when she lost the game. He showed disappointment after missing the bus. They felt great disappointment when the concert was canceled at the last minute.
misery B2｜中上級	A feeling of being very sad and unhappy Great physical or mental suffering The state of great suffering and sadness Feeling extremely bad and upset about life When a person is very unhappy for a long time	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text A cold wind rushed up the staircase, and a long loud wail of disappointment and misery from his wife gave him courage to run down to her side, and then to the gate beyond. Examples She felt misery after losing her pet. The cold and hunger caused misery. His misery was clear on his face.
run A1｜超入門	to move fast on your feet, faster than walking To move quickly using your legs Moving faster than walking with your body The action of going fast on foot When someone moves their legs quickly forward	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text A cold wind rushed up the staircase, and a long loud wail of disappointment and misery from his wife gave him courage to run down to her side, and then to the gate beyond. Examples I run in the morning. They run very fast. Can you run with me?
side A2｜入門	The position next to someone or something One of the flat surfaces of something The left or right part of something One group in a competition or argument The edge or border of something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text A cold wind rushed up the staircase, and a long loud wail of disappointment and misery from his wife gave him courage to run down to her side, and then to the gate beyond. Examples She stood by her friend's side throughout the difficult time. The shop is on the other side of the road. Which side of the bed do you sleep on?
beyond B1｜中級入口	Farther than a place or thing. More than a certain point in time. Outside the limits of something. Further than a particular amount or degree. In addition to something; besides.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text A cold wind rushed up the staircase, and a long loud wail of disappointment and misery from his wife gave him courage to run down to her side, and then to the gate beyond. Examples The school is beyond the park. She walked beyond the river. The cost of the repairs was beyond our budget.
street A1｜超入門	A place where cars and people go in a town A road with houses or shops on the sides A path in a city where traffic moves A public way between buildings in town An outdoor path lined with buildings	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The street lamp flickering opposite shone on a quiet and deserted road. Examples I live on Main Street. The street is very narrow. Cross the street at the light.
lamp A1｜超入門	A device that uses electricity or oil to produce light A thing that gives light when you turn it on An object that produces light for a room or street A lamp used outdoors on streets or roads to light the area at night A device that shines light to help you see	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The street lamp flickering opposite shone on a quiet and deserted road. Examples I turned on the lamp to read my book. The lamp on the table is very bright. She bought a new lamp for her room.
opposite A2｜入門	On the other side, facing someone or something Completely different; the other extreme On the facing side across the road Directly across the way from your position On the far side facing where you stand	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The street lamp flickering opposite shone on a quiet and deserted road. Examples Hot and cold are opposites. She sat opposite me at the table. The shop is opposite the park.
shone B1｜中級入口	When light came out brightly from something Gave out bright light that you could see Did something very well and was noticed by others Was clearly better or more noticeable than others Produced light that was bright and clear	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The street lamp flickering opposite shone on a quiet and deserted road. Examples The sun shone brightly in the sky. Her eyes shone with happiness. The light shone through the window.
desert A2｜入門	A large area of land that is very dry and gets very little rain A very dry area with sand and few plants A place with almost no water or green things Land that is sandy and gets little water A hot and dry region with sand	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The street lamp flickering opposite shone on a quiet and deserted road. Examples The desert is very hot. Camels can survive in the desert. It rarely rains in a desert.