Vocabulary The Monkey's Paw — Pack 2

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stretch
A2|入門
  • To pull something such as rubber or fabric to make it longer or wider
  • To make your body or parts longer by pulling
  • To cover or go across a long distance
  • A continuous area or length of something
  • The act of pulling your muscles to relax them
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"I listening," said the latter, grimly surveying the board as he stretched out his hand.
Examples
  • Stretch your arms up high.
  • The forest stretches for kilometers.
  • I need a good stretch now.
hand
A1|超入門
  • The body part at the end of your arm
  • The part of your body you use to hold things
  • The part with fingers you use to pick up objects
  • A body part below the wrist with five fingers
  • What you use to touch and grab things
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"I listening," said the latter, grimly surveying the board as he stretched out his hand.
Examples
  • Please raise your hand.
  • She held my hand tightly.
  • Wash your hands before dinner.
check
A2|入門
  • To look at something carefully to make sure it is right or safe
  • To look carefully at something to see if it is correct or working
  • A mark (✓) used to show that something is correct or done
  • A piece of paper you use to pay for something (especially in American English)
  • To stop or slow something down
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"Check." "I should hardly think that he come to-night," said his father, with his hand poised over the board.
Examples
  • She believed the story without any check.
  • They accepted his plan without check.
  • The rumor spread without check through school.
hardly
B1|中級入口
  • almost not at all.
  • almost none; very little.
  • barely
  • scarcely
  • almost not; just barely.
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"Check." "I should hardly think that he come to-night," said his father, with his hand poised over the board.
Examples
  • I can hardly see the stars at night.
  • She hardly ever eats sweets.
think
A1|超入門
  • to have an opinion or belief about something
  • to believe something is probably true
  • to use your mind to consider or work out something
  • to form a judgment or evaluation about someone or something
  • to have a vague idea or guess about something
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"Check." "I should hardly think that he come to-night," said his father, with his hand poised over the board.
Examples
  • I think you are right.
  • What do you think?
  • She thinks it's a good plan.
come
A1|超入門
  • To move toward the place where you are
  • To arrive at a place
  • To appear or happen
  • To reach a state or condition
  • To become available or to happen
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"Check." "I should hardly think that he come to-night," said his father, with his hand poised over the board.
Examples
  • My friend comes to my house every day.
  • The teacher comes into the classroom.
  • My dog comes running when I call its name.
poise
C1|上級
  • A calm, confident, and graceful way of behaving or moving
  • When someone stays calm and controlled in hard times
  • The ability to remain calm and self-assured in any situation
  • A graceful and balanced way of holding your body
  • Being steady and not easily upset or nervous
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"Check." "I should hardly think that he come to-night," said his father, with his hand poised over the board.
Examples
  • She has natural poise.
  • He spoke with great poise under pressure.
  • The dancer moved with poise.
mate
A1|超入門
  • a close friend (used especially in British and Australian English)
  • an animal's friend or partner for having babies
  • a person you work, study, or do activities with (e.g., classmate, workmate)
  • a husband or wife
  • a teammate in sports or games
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"Mate," replied the son.
Examples
  • He is my mate at school.
  • The bird searched for a mate during spring.
replied
A2|入門
  • Said something in answer to a question or message.
  • Spoke back to someone who talked to you.
  • Answered someone politely or kindly.
  • Said words to continue a conversation.
  • Said something that shows you heard and understood.
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"Mate," replied the son.
Examples
  • She replied quickly to my question.
  • He replied with a smile.
  • They replied a minute later.
worst
A2|入門
  • The most bad or harmful thing or person
  • Lower in quality or condition than all others
  • Causing the biggest problem or trouble
  • The most serious or hardest to handle of all
  • The lowest or least good situation
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"That the worst of living so far out," bawled Mr. White, with sudden and unlooked-for violence; "of all the beastly, slushy, out-of-the-way places to live in, this is the worst.
Examples
  • This is the worst day ever.
  • She had the worst cold of her life.
live
A1|超入門
  • to have your home in a place
  • to be alive or not dead
  • to stay and make your life somewhere
  • to have a way of life
  • happening now, not recorded (adjective/adverb use)
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"That the worst of living so far out," bawled Mr. White, with sudden and unlooked-for violence; "of all the beastly, slushy, out-of-the-way places to live in, this is the worst.
Examples
  • I live in Tokyo with my family.
  • Where do you live?
  • My grandparents live near the park.
far
A1|超入門
  • a long distance away
  • Not close in space
  • A long way off in time
  • Used to say extent or degree (very)
  • Not near in relationship or connection
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"That the worst of living so far out," bawled Mr. White, with sudden and unlooked-for violence; "of all the beastly, slushy, out-of-the-way places to live in, this is the worst.
Examples
  • The school is far from my house.
  • She came from a far country.
  • They traveled to a far place.
bawl
B2|中上級
  • To cry or shout very loudly
  • To shout or yell at someone in anger
  • To weep with very strong and noisy sounds
  • To cry noisily and without control
  • Crying in a very noisy way
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"That the worst of living so far out," bawled Mr. White, with sudden and unlooked-for violence; "of all the beastly, slushy, out-of-the-way places to live in, this is the worst.
Examples
  • The baby began to bawl.
  • The coach bawled at the players for making mistakes.
  • The child bawled until someone picked her up.
sudden
B1|中級入口
  • Happening very quickly and without warning
  • Unexpected and surprising
  • Describing a quick, unexpected action or movement
  • Occurring immediately, with no delay
  • Leaving no time to get ready
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"That the worst of living so far out," bawled Mr. White, with sudden and unlooked-for violence; "of all the beastly, slushy, out-of-the-way places to live in, this is the worst.
Examples
  • There was a sudden change in the weather.
  • The sudden noise surprised everyone.
  • His sudden decision shocked his family.
unlooked-for
B2|中上級
  • Something that happens when you do not think it will
  • Something that arrives or happens without being expected
  • Describing something that no one predicted or planned for
  • Something that takes place but was not planned or expected
  • Used to describe an outcome or event that turns out differently from what was anticipated
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"That the worst of living so far out," bawled Mr. White, with sudden and unlooked-for violence; "of all the beastly, slushy, out-of-the-way places to live in, this is the worst.
Examples
  • They found unlooked-for help during the trip.
  • The rain was unlooked-for and made us wet.
  • Her unlooked-for visit surprised everyone.
  • The discovery was completely unlooked-for.
  • She received an unlooked-for gift from an old friend.
violence
B2|中上級
  • The use of physical force to hurt or harm someone
  • Using force to cause pain.
  • Aggressive behavior that injures or kills people
  • Actions that are not peaceful.
  • Actions that cause physical harm or damage, often done deliberately
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"That the worst of living so far out," bawled Mr. White, with sudden and unlooked-for violence; "of all the beastly, slushy, out-of-the-way places to live in, this is the worst.
Examples
  • The violence makes people afraid.
  • Violence stops the peace.
  • The violence hurts everyone.
all
A1|超入門
  • Every one of something, the total amount
  • The complete quantity or number of things
  • The entire amount without leaving anything out
  • Every person or thing in a group
  • Used with time words to mean the whole period
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"That the worst of living so far out," bawled Mr. White, with sudden and unlooked-for violence; "of all the beastly, slushy, out-of-the-way places to live in, this is the worst.
Examples
  • All the students are here.
  • She ate all the cake.
  • All dogs need love.
beastly
B2|中上級
  • very bad or unpleasant (mainly British informal)
  • like a wild animal
  • mean or cruel
  • used to emphasize how unpleasant or difficult something is (British informal)
  • annoying or difficult
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"That the worst of living so far out," bawled Mr. White, with sudden and unlooked-for violence; "of all the beastly, slushy, out-of-the-way places to live in, this is the worst.
Examples
  • The weather is beastly today.
  • I have a beastly cold.
slushy
B2|中上級
  • Partly melted snow that is wet and soft
  • Soft and wet with melted ice
  • Describing a wet, mixed snow-and-water condition
  • Snow that is soft because it is melting
  • Excessively sentimental or romantic
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"That the worst of living so far out," bawled Mr. White, with sudden and unlooked-for violence; "of all the beastly, slushy, out-of-the-way places to live in, this is the worst.
Examples
  • The street is slushy after snow.
  • My boots got soaked from the slushy streets.
out-of-the-way
B2|中上級
  • A place that is far from other buildings and hard to find
  • Unusual or strange; different from what is normal or expected
  • 削除または統合を推奨。存続させる場合は意味と例文を整合させること。
  • When a place is far from towns and difficult to get to
  • A location that is isolated and not close to busy areas
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"That the worst of living so far out," bawled Mr. White, with sudden and unlooked-for violence; "of all the beastly, slushy, out-of-the-way places to live in, this is the worst.
Examples
  • The cabin is out-of-the-way in the forest.
  • They found an out-of-the-way restaurant to have dinner at.
  • She lives in an out-of-the-way village near the mountains.
place
A1|超入門
  • a spot or area where something is
  • a home or where you live
  • a position or seat
  • a building or room
  • a person's role, duty, or position in a group or society
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"That the worst of living so far out," bawled Mr. White, with sudden and unlooked-for violence; "of all the beastly, slushy, out-of-the-way places to live in, this is the worst.
Examples
  • The meeting takes place at 3 PM.
  • The game takes place in Tokyo.
  • Our party takes place next Saturday.
pathway
B2|中上級
  • A paved or marked path for people to walk along
  • A route to go from one place to another
  • A small road made for walking
  • A way you take to reach something
  • A narrow way between places
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Pathway a bog, and the road a torrent.
Examples
  • Exercise is a proven pathway to better health.
  • The garden has a stone pathway leading to the fountain.
bog
B2|中上級
  • A wet, soft land with water and plants
  • A muddy place that is hard to walk on
  • Land where water stays for a long time
  • A wet, marshy area where mosses and other plants grow
  • A natural area with soft and wet ground
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Pathway a bog, and the road a torrent.
Examples
  • The hikers got their boots stuck in the bog.
  • The bog was covered with a thick layer of peat and moss.
  • The horse sank into the bog up to its knees.
road
A1|超入門
  • A hard surface built for vehicles and people to travel on
  • The place where vehicles travel.
  • A road near where you live, often in a neighborhood
  • The way to go from one place to another.
  • A rough or unpaved surface used for travel, often in rural areas
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Pathway a bog, and the road a torrent.
Examples
  • The road was very quiet at night.
  • I can see cars on the road.
  • We walked along the road to the village.
torrent
B2|中上級
  • A lot of water moving fast
  • A rushing flood of water caused by heavy rain
  • A fast, strong stream of water
  • A big flood of water or liquid
  • A large, uncontrolled amount of something, such as words or feelings
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Pathway a bog, and the road a torrent.
Examples
  • The torrent flows down the hill.
  • The torrent of floodwater swept away the bridge.
know
A1|超入門
  • To have information or facts about something in your mind
  • Being aware of facts or truth about something
  • Having learned or understood something before now
  • When information is in your head and you can remember it
  • Understanding or being sure about a fact
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I do not know what people are thinking about.
Examples
  • I know the answer to the question.
  • Do you know how to get to the station?
  • She knows the answer.
people
A1|超入門
  • A group of humans together
  • Many persons in one place
  • Humans in general
  • Some persons, not one
  • Everyone or all persons
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I do not know what people are thinking about.
Examples
  • Many people walk in the park.
  • Some people like coffee, others like tea.
  • People need food and water to live.
suppose
B2|中上級
  • When something is expected or required to happen
  • What is planned or intended to be done
  • What people think should be the right way
  • When rules say something must or must not be
  • What is considered normal or correct to do
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I suppose because only two houses in the road are let, they think it does not matter." "Never mind, dear," said his wife, soothingly; "perhaps you win the next one." Mr. White looked up sharply, just in time to intercept a knowing glance between mother and son.
Examples
  • You're supposed to be at home.
  • I suppose you are right.
  • What am I supposed to do?
two
A1|超入門
  • The number that comes after one and before three
  • A quantity that is one more than one
  • The amount you count as 1 plus 1
  • A pair or couple of things together
  • The digit that represents 1 plus 1
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I suppose because only two houses in the road are let, they think it does not matter." "Never mind, dear," said his wife, soothingly; "perhaps you win the next one." Mr. White looked up sharply, just in time to intercept a knowing glance between mother and son.
Examples
  • I have two hands.
  • She needs two tickets.
  • There are two cups on the table.
house
A1|超入門
  • A building where people live
  • A home for a family
  • A place to sleep and eat
  • A building with walls and a roof
  • A place to keep things safe
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I suppose because only two houses in the road are let, they think it does not matter." "Never mind, dear," said his wife, soothingly; "perhaps you win the next one." Mr. White looked up sharply, just in time to intercept a knowing glance between mother and son.
Examples
  • My house has three bedrooms.
  • We bought a new house last year.
  • There is a big tree near her house.
let
A2|入門
  • When you allow someone to do something
  • To give permission for something to happen
  • Not stopping someone from doing something
  • When you say someone can do something
  • To make it possible for something
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I suppose because only two houses in the road are let, they think it does not matter." "Never mind, dear," said his wife, soothingly; "perhaps you win the next one." Mr. White looked up sharply, just in time to intercept a knowing glance between mother and son.
Examples
  • Let me try again.
  • Please let her sit here.
  • Don't let it fall down.
matter
A2|入門
  • thing or stuff that you can see or touch
  • a subject or topic to talk about
  • a problem or something wrong
  • to be important or to make a difference
  • to have an effect or be important
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I suppose because only two houses in the road are let, they think it does not matter." "Never mind, dear," said his wife, soothingly; "perhaps you win the next one." Mr. White looked up sharply, just in time to intercept a knowing glance between mother and son.
Examples
  • Your opinion matters to me.
  • Does it really matter?
  • Money doesn't matter in friendship.
never
A1|超入門
  • Not at any time
  • Not even once
  • Not once
  • Used to say something will not happen in the future
  • Something that has not happened up to now
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I suppose because only two houses in the road are let, they think it does not matter." "Never mind, dear," said his wife, soothingly; "perhaps you win the next one." Mr. White looked up sharply, just in time to intercept a knowing glance between mother and son.
Examples
  • I never eat breakfast on weekdays.
  • She never calls me back.
  • They never answer my questions directly.
mind
A1|超入門
  • Your thoughts and feelings.
  • To feel bothered or annoyed by something.
  • To look after something or someone.
  • To pay attention.
  • To remember or think about something.
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I suppose because only two houses in the road are let, they think it does not matter." "Never mind, dear," said his wife, soothingly; "perhaps you win the next one." Mr. White looked up sharply, just in time to intercept a knowing glance between mother and son.
Examples
  • Don't worry, he's not out of his mind.
  • Is she crazy or out of her mind?
  • That idea sounds out of your mind.
dear
A2|入門
  • Loved or liked very much
  • Used to show love in letters
  • Expensive or costs a lot
  • Used to show surprise or care
  • A word used to talk about or to a person you like or love
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I suppose because only two houses in the road are let, they think it does not matter." "Never mind, dear," said his wife, soothingly; "perhaps you win the next one." Mr. White looked up sharply, just in time to intercept a knowing glance between mother and son.
Examples
  • My dear friend helped me yesterday.
  • Dear mother, I love you.
  • She is very dear to me.
wife
A1|超入門
  • A woman who is married; a female spouse
  • A female person in a marriage with a man
  • The woman that a man is married to
  • A married woman, as related to her husband
  • The female partner in a marriage
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I suppose because only two houses in the road are let, they think it does not matter." "Never mind, dear," said his wife, soothingly; "perhaps you win the next one." Mr. White looked up sharply, just in time to intercept a knowing glance between mother and son.
Examples
  • My wife and I go for a walk every evening.
  • His wife is very kind and friendly.
  • They are husband and wife now.
soothingly
B2|中上級
  • In a way that makes you feel calm and peaceful
  • In a way that helps you relax and feel better
  • In a gentle way that stops pain or fear
  • In a quiet and soft way that comforts you
  • In a kind and gentle way that helps reduce worry or pain
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I suppose because only two houses in the road are let, they think it does not matter." "Never mind, dear," said his wife, soothingly; "perhaps you win the next one." Mr. White looked up sharply, just in time to intercept a knowing glance between mother and son.
Examples
  • She spoke soothingly to the scared child.
  • Soft music played soothingly in the background.
perhaps
B1|中級入口
  • Maybe something will happen or be true
  • It is not sure but possible
  • A guess about something
  • To say something is likely
  • It may happen or be true
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I suppose because only two houses in the road are let, they think it does not matter." "Never mind, dear," said his wife, soothingly; "perhaps you win the next one." Mr. White looked up sharply, just in time to intercept a knowing glance between mother and son.
Examples
  • Perhaps it will rain today.
  • Perhaps she is at home.
win
A1|超入門
  • To get first place in a game or race
  • To get something by trying hard
  • To beat someone in a contest
  • To get success or favor
  • To get something after a contest or fight
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I suppose because only two houses in the road are let, they think it does not matter." "Never mind, dear," said his wife, soothingly; "perhaps you win the next one." Mr. White looked up sharply, just in time to intercept a knowing glance between mother and son.
Examples
  • Our team wins the game.
  • She wins first prize.
  • They always win at sports.
next
A1|超入門
  • Immediately after this one
  • The one that is closest in order
  • The one following right after
  • The one coming soon
  • The one beside something or someone
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I suppose because only two houses in the road are let, they think it does not matter." "Never mind, dear," said his wife, soothingly; "perhaps you win the next one." Mr. White looked up sharply, just in time to intercept a knowing glance between mother and son.
Examples
  • I will see you next week.
  • The next bus comes at two.
  • What happens next in the story?
one
A1|超入門
  • A single person or thing
  • The number after zero
  • A particular time or occasion
  • Not more than a single item
  • A certain person or thing
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I suppose because only two houses in the road are let, they think it does not matter." "Never mind, dear," said his wife, soothingly; "perhaps you win the next one." Mr. White looked up sharply, just in time to intercept a knowing glance between mother and son.
Examples
  • I have one brother.
  • She wants one more chance.
  • One day I will learn French.
look
A1|超入門
  • When eyes are directed at something or someone
  • When someone turns their eyes toward something
  • The action of using your eyes to see
  • When your eyes observe or watch something
  • To direct your gaze at something specific
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I suppose because only two houses in the road are let, they think it does not matter." "Never mind, dear," said his wife, soothingly; "perhaps you win the next one." Mr. White looked up sharply, just in time to intercept a knowing glance between mother and son.
Examples
  • Look at this!
  • She looks happy today.
  • I look at pictures every day.
sharply
B2|中上級
  • In a strong or sudden way
  • In a clear and distinct way
  • In a cold or biting way
  • In an angry or rude way
  • With a sudden change in direction or speed
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I suppose because only two houses in the road are let, they think it does not matter." "Never mind, dear," said his wife, soothingly; "perhaps you win the next one." Mr. White looked up sharply, just in time to intercept a knowing glance between mother and son.
Examples
  • He stopped sharply.
  • He spoke sharply to the student.
time
A1|超入門
  • An occasion when something happens
  • A moment or instance of doing something
  • A specific point or event in life
  • An instance counted in a series
  • One occurrence among several
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I suppose because only two houses in the road are let, they think it does not matter." "Never mind, dear," said his wife, soothingly; "perhaps you win the next one." Mr. White looked up sharply, just in time to intercept a knowing glance between mother and son.
Examples
  • I saw him three times yesterday.
  • This is the last time.
  • How many times did she ask?
intercept
B2|中上級
  • To catch something before it arrives.
  • To stop something on its way.
  • To seize or take something that was meant for someone else
  • To block or grab something moving.
  • To secretly obtain a message or signal meant for someone else
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I suppose because only two houses in the road are let, they think it does not matter." "Never mind, dear," said his wife, soothingly; "perhaps you win the next one." Mr. White looked up sharply, just in time to intercept a knowing glance between mother and son.
Examples
  • The midfielder intercepted the ball and scored a goal.
  • The agency intercepted a secret message between the two agents.
glance
B1|中級入口
  • Look quickly at something
  • See something for a short time
  • To look at something briefly and quickly
  • To look briefly without stopping
  • Take a quick look to check
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I suppose because only two houses in the road are let, they think it does not matter." "Never mind, dear," said his wife, soothingly; "perhaps you win the next one." Mr. White looked up sharply, just in time to intercept a knowing glance between mother and son.
Examples
  • She glanced at her watch and realized she was late.
  • He glanced out the window as he walked past.
between
A1|超入門
  • In the middle of two things or places
  • Connecting two points or places
  • Separating two things
  • Among two or more choices or things
  • At a time or period involving two points
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I suppose because only two houses in the road are let, they think it does not matter." "Never mind, dear," said his wife, soothingly; "perhaps you win the next one." Mr. White looked up sharply, just in time to intercept a knowing glance between mother and son.
Examples
  • There is silence between the songs.
  • I rest between my morning classes.
  • The quiet moment between talks is nice.
mother
A1|超入門
  • A female parent of a child
  • A woman who has a son or daughter
  • The female adult who raised you
  • A woman who takes care of her kids
  • The woman in a family who gave birth
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I suppose because only two houses in the road are let, they think it does not matter." "Never mind, dear," said his wife, soothingly; "perhaps you win the next one." Mr. White looked up sharply, just in time to intercept a knowing glance between mother and son.
Examples
  • My mother is very kind.
  • The mother read a story to her children before bed.
  • I called my mother yesterday.
word
A1|超入門
  • A unit of language that has meaning, used in speaking or writing.
  • A sound to show an idea or thing.
  • A promise or something you say will happen.
  • A message or news someone tells.
  • One unit of letters in a sentence.
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The words died away on his lips, and he hid a guilty grin in his thin grey beard.
Examples
  • I gave my word to help you.
  • He always keeps his word.
  • She broke her word and didn't come.
died
A1|超入門
  • Stopped living; lost life at a past moment
  • Came to the end of life (past tense of 'die')
  • Reached the end of one's life
  • Lost life
  • Stopped existing (used for things, ideas, or movements)
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The words died away on his lips, and he hid a guilty grin in his thin grey beard.
Examples
  • My grandfather died last year.
  • The flowers died because I forgot to water them.
  • The company died out after losing all its customers.