Vocabulary The Monkey's Paw — Pack 4

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tumbler
B1|中級入口
  • A drinking cup with no handle
  • A type of glass for drinks
  • A container used to hold beverages
  • A cup without a stem or handle
  • A flat-bottomed drinking glass with no handle or stem
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The sergeant-major shook hands, and taking the proffered seat by the fire, watched contentedly while his host got out whiskey and tumblers and stood a small copper kettle on the fire.
Examples
  • He poured orange juice into a tall glass tumbler.
  • The tumbler is empty now.
  • She rinsed the tumbler and placed it upside down to dry.
stood
A1|超入門
  • Was in a standing position
  • Stayed in one place for some time
  • Held yourself up without sitting or lying
  • Remained firm or did not move
  • Was in a line or group upright
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The sergeant-major shook hands, and taking the proffered seat by the fire, watched contentedly while his host got out whiskey and tumblers and stood a small copper kettle on the fire.
Examples
  • He stood at the front of the class.
  • They stood in line outside the cinema.
copper
B1|中級入口
  • A reddish-brown metal used to make electrical wires, coins, and pipes
  • A metal that is soft and easy to bend
  • A metal that carries electricity well
  • A metal found with green color when old
  • A building material made from a reddish metal
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The sergeant-major shook hands, and taking the proffered seat by the fire, watched contentedly while his host got out whiskey and tumblers and stood a small copper kettle on the fire.
Examples
  • Copper is widely used to make electrical wires.
  • Copper pipes are commonly used in plumbing.
kettle
A2|入門
  • A container used to boil water
  • A container to heat water for drinks
  • A metal pot with a lid for boiling
  • A tool to heat water fast
  • A pot used to make tea or coffee
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The sergeant-major shook hands, and taking the proffered seat by the fire, watched contentedly while his host got out whiskey and tumblers and stood a small copper kettle on the fire.
Examples
  • I put water in the kettle.
  • The kettle is on the stove.
third
A2|入門
  • the position or rank that comes after second
  • one of three equal parts of something
  • The place in order after number two
  • A position between second and fourth when counting
  • The spot in a sequence following two others
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At the third glass his eyes got brighter, and he began to talk, the little family circle regarding with eager interest this visitor from distant parts, as he squared his broad shoulders in the chair and spoke of wild scenes and doughty deeds; of wars and plagues and strange peoples.
Examples
  • This is my third cup of coffee today.
  • March is the third month of the year.
  • He won third place in the race.
glass
A1|超入門
  • A hard material you can see through
  • Something clear that lets light pass through
  • A material that is hard but can break
  • A see-through material for making windows
  • Something solid you can look through clearly
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At the third glass his eyes got brighter, and he began to talk, the little family circle regarding with eager interest this visitor from distant parts, as he squared his broad shoulders in the chair and spoke of wild scenes and doughty deeds; of wars and plagues and strange peoples.
Examples
  • The glass is clean.
  • Glass breaks when it falls.
  • Windows are made of glass.
brighter
A2|入門
  • more full of light
  • more smart or clever
  • more happy or cheerful
  • more clear or easy to see
  • more colorful or shiny
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At the third glass his eyes got brighter, and he began to talk, the little family circle regarding with eager interest this visitor from distant parts, as he squared his broad shoulders in the chair and spoke of wild scenes and doughty deeds; of wars and plagues and strange peoples.
Examples
  • The sun is brighter than the moon.
  • This lamp is brighter than that one.
  • Her smile makes the room brighter.
began
A2|入門
  • Started to do something
  • First did an action
  • Started happening
  • Started to change
  • Started to feel or think
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At the third glass his eyes got brighter, and he began to talk, the little family circle regarding with eager interest this visitor from distant parts, as he squared his broad shoulders in the chair and spoke of wild scenes and doughty deeds; of wars and plagues and strange peoples.
Examples
  • The movie began at seven o'clock.
  • It began to rain this morning.
  • She began her new job yesterday.
talk
A1|超入門
  • to say words to someone
  • to speak with someone in a friendly, informal way
  • to speak
  • to tell someone something
  • to speak with each other
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At the third glass his eyes got brighter, and he began to talk, the little family circle regarding with eager interest this visitor from distant parts, as he squared his broad shoulders in the chair and spoke of wild scenes and doughty deeds; of wars and plagues and strange peoples.
Examples
  • I don't want to talk about my problems.
  • She never talks about her family.
  • Can we talk about something else?
little
A1|超入門
  • Small in size or amount
  • A small amount (used with things you cannot count)
  • Young or child
  • Not much
  • Less important or less serious
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At the third glass his eyes got brighter, and he began to talk, the little family circle regarding with eager interest this visitor from distant parts, as he squared his broad shoulders in the chair and spoke of wild scenes and doughty deeds; of wars and plagues and strange peoples.
Examples
  • The little cat is sleeping on my bed.
  • I heard a little noise outside.
  • She has a little dog.
family
A1|超入門
  • A group of people related by blood or marriage
  • People who live together and care for each other
  • Parents and children in one home
  • People who belong to you by descent
  • A small group of close people
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At the third glass his eyes got brighter, and he began to talk, the little family circle regarding with eager interest this visitor from distant parts, as he squared his broad shoulders in the chair and spoke of wild scenes and doughty deeds; of wars and plagues and strange peoples.
Examples
  • I love my family very much.
  • Her family has four people.
  • We eat dinner with our family.
circle
A1|超入門
  • A perfectly round, flat shape with no corners
  • To move around something
  • A group of people
  • A line that goes around an area
  • To draw a line around a word
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At the third glass his eyes got brighter, and he began to talk, the little family circle regarding with eager interest this visitor from distant parts, as he squared his broad shoulders in the chair and spoke of wild scenes and doughty deeds; of wars and plagues and strange peoples.
Examples
  • Draw a big circle on paper.
  • The sun looks like a circle.
regard
B2|中上級
  • To think of someone or something in a particular way; to have a certain opinion about them
  • To look at someone or something
  • To respect or admire someone
  • To consider something important
  • To have an opinion about someone or something
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At the third glass his eyes got brighter, and he began to talk, the little family circle regarding with eager interest this visitor from distant parts, as he squared his broad shoulders in the chair and spoke of wild scenes and doughty deeds; of wars and plagues and strange peoples.
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  • I regard him as my friend.
  • She regards the project as a great opportunity.
eager
B2|中上級
  • very keen and enthusiastic to do something
  • wanting something very much
  • willing and enthusiastic about doing something
  • full of interest and energy
  • looking forward to something
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At the third glass his eyes got brighter, and he began to talk, the little family circle regarding with eager interest this visitor from distant parts, as he squared his broad shoulders in the chair and spoke of wild scenes and doughty deeds; of wars and plagues and strange peoples.
Examples
  • She was eager to learn more about the subject.
  • He is eager for any opportunity to improve his English.
interest
B2|中上級
  • Wanting to learn about something
  • A hobby or activity you enjoy doing
  • Money paid for lending money
  • Attention or care about something
  • A part in something owned or shared
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At the third glass his eyes got brighter, and he began to talk, the little family circle regarding with eager interest this visitor from distant parts, as he squared his broad shoulders in the chair and spoke of wild scenes and doughty deeds; of wars and plagues and strange peoples.
Examples
  • This movie is very interesting.
  • The book becomes interesting at chapter three.
  • I find his stories interesting.
visitor
B2|中上級
  • A person who visits someone, such as a guest at a home or office
  • A person who travels to a place they do not normally live or work in
  • A person who comes to stay temporarily, such as at someone's house
  • A person who comes to see an attraction, exhibition, or public place
  • A person who comes to see a museum, gallery, or similar place
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At the third glass his eyes got brighter, and he began to talk, the little family circle regarding with eager interest this visitor from distant parts, as he squared his broad shoulders in the chair and spoke of wild scenes and doughty deeds; of wars and plagues and strange peoples.
Examples
  • The museum welcomed over a thousand visitors last weekend.
  • Foreign visitors to the city are encouraged to pick up a map at the tourist office.
distant
B2|中上級
  • Far away in space or place
  • Far away in time
  • Not close in feelings
  • Far in space or not near
  • Not closely related or connected; seeming to be thinking about something else
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At the third glass his eyes got brighter, and he began to talk, the little family circle regarding with eager interest this visitor from distant parts, as he squared his broad shoulders in the chair and spoke of wild scenes and doughty deeds; of wars and plagues and strange peoples.
Examples
  • I can hear distant thunder.
  • The mountains look distant from here.
  • We heard distant music from the park.
part
A1|超入門
  • A section or piece of something bigger
  • A piece that makes up a whole thing
  • One section of a film, book, or other work
  • A piece or portion of something larger
  • One area or section among others
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At the third glass his eyes got brighter, and he began to talk, the little family circle regarding with eager interest this visitor from distant parts, as he squared his broad shoulders in the chair and spoke of wild scenes and doughty deeds; of wars and plagues and strange peoples.
Examples
  • This is the best part of the movie.
  • She played an important part in the project.
  • What part do you want?
square
A1|超入門
  • A shape with four equal sides and four corners
  • An open area in a town with buildings around
  • Having straight sides that meet at right angles; not crooked
  • The result when you multiply a number by itself (e.g., 3 × 3 = 9, so 9 is the square of 3)
  • Fair and equal, with nothing owed to each other
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At the third glass his eyes got brighter, and he began to talk, the little family circle regarding with eager interest this visitor from distant parts, as he squared his broad shoulders in the chair and spoke of wild scenes and doughty deeds; of wars and plagues and strange peoples.
Examples
  • The table is square.
  • They walked through the square.
  • Draw a perfect square on the paper.
broad
B2|中上級
  • wide from one side to the other
  • large in extent or expanse
  • covering a lot of things
  • obvious or clear; done openly
  • general, not detailed
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At the third glass his eyes got brighter, and he began to talk, the little family circle regarding with eager interest this visitor from distant parts, as he squared his broad shoulders in the chair and spoke of wild scenes and doughty deeds; of wars and plagues and strange peoples.
Examples
  • The street is very broad.
  • He has broad shoulders.
  • She smiled in broad daylight.
shoulder
A2|入門
  • The body part between your neck and your arm
  • (verb) To carry something on your shoulder; to take on a responsibility
  • The side of a road where cars can stop in an emergency
  • (verb) To push someone or something with your shoulder
  • (verb) To accept or take on a responsibility or burden
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At the third glass his eyes got brighter, and he began to talk, the little family circle regarding with eager interest this visitor from distant parts, as he squared his broad shoulders in the chair and spoke of wild scenes and doughty deeds; of wars and plagues and strange peoples.
Examples
  • My shoulder hurts today.
  • She has broad shoulders.
chair
A1|超入門
  • A piece of furniture for one person to sit on, with a back and usually four legs.
  • A movable seat with a back, often used at a table for eating or working.
  • A comfortable seat with a back support, used for resting or relaxing.
  • An object for one person to sit.
  • Furniture for sitting.
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At the third glass his eyes got brighter, and he began to talk, the little family circle regarding with eager interest this visitor from distant parts, as he squared his broad shoulders in the chair and spoke of wild scenes and doughty deeds; of wars and plagues and strange peoples.
Examples
  • Please sit on the chair.
  • I need a new chair for my desk.
  • The red chair is very comfortable.
spoke
A1|超入門
  • talked to someone using words
  • said something out loud
  • used your voice to tell
  • communicated by talking
  • expressed ideas by talking
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At the third glass his eyes got brighter, and he began to talk, the little family circle regarding with eager interest this visitor from distant parts, as he squared his broad shoulders in the chair and spoke of wild scenes and doughty deeds; of wars and plagues and strange peoples.
Examples
  • He spoke to me today.
  • She spoke loudly and clearly.
wild
A2|入門
  • not living in homes or cities
  • very untamed or uncontrolled
  • full of energy or excitement
  • not planned or not calm
  • strange or unusual
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At the third glass his eyes got brighter, and he began to talk, the little family circle regarding with eager interest this visitor from distant parts, as he squared his broad shoulders in the chair and spoke of wild scenes and doughty deeds; of wars and plagues and strange peoples.
Examples
  • Wild flowers grow in the field.
  • We saw wild animals in the forest.
  • Wild grass covers the hill.
scene
B1|中級入口
  • A part of a movie or play
  • One section of a story on screen
  • A moment in a film or show
  • A single piece of action in entertainment
  • One continuous action in visual media
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At the third glass his eyes got brighter, and he began to talk, the little family circle regarding with eager interest this visitor from distant parts, as he squared his broad shoulders in the chair and spoke of wild scenes and doughty deeds; of wars and plagues and strange peoples.
Examples
  • The opening scene of the movie was amazing.
  • Police arrived at the scene of the accident.
  • She stood and admired the beautiful scene from the hilltop.
doughty
C1|上級
  • brave and strong
  • very brave
  • courageous and tough
  • not afraid
  • brave to face danger
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At the third glass his eyes got brighter, and he began to talk, the little family circle regarding with eager interest this visitor from distant parts, as he squared his broad shoulders in the chair and spoke of wild scenes and doughty deeds; of wars and plagues and strange peoples.
Examples
  • The doughty explorer pressed on despite the extreme cold.
  • She was a doughty defender of human rights throughout her life.
deed
B1|中級入口
  • An action that someone does, good or bad
  • Something that a person chooses to do
  • The act of doing something important
  • A thing you do that affects others
  • A legal document that proves who owns something
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At the third glass his eyes got brighter, and he began to talk, the little family circle regarding with eager interest this visitor from distant parts, as he squared his broad shoulders in the chair and spoke of wild scenes and doughty deeds; of wars and plagues and strange peoples.
Examples
  • That was a good deed.
  • Her brave deed inspired us.
  • He was known for his brave deeds.
war
A2|入門
  • A time when countries fight with soldiers and weapons
  • A big fight between two or more nations
  • When armies battle against each other for a long time
  • A situation where groups use violence to control land
  • Large organized fighting between different sides
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At the third glass his eyes got brighter, and he began to talk, the little family circle regarding with eager interest this visitor from distant parts, as he squared his broad shoulders in the chair and spoke of wild scenes and doughty deeds; of wars and plagues and strange peoples.
Examples
  • The War of the Worlds is famous.
  • War is bad for everyone.
  • They talked about the war.
plague
B2|中上級
  • A serious disease that spreads quickly to many people
  • Something bad that causes a lot of problems
  • When something bad bothers you again and again
  • A large number of harmful insects or animals that cause damage
  • Something that makes life difficult for many
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At the third glass his eyes got brighter, and he began to talk, the little family circle regarding with eager interest this visitor from distant parts, as he squared his broad shoulders in the chair and spoke of wild scenes and doughty deeds; of wars and plagues and strange peoples.
Examples
  • The Black Death was a plague that killed millions of people in medieval Europe.
  • Insects plague the farm every summer, destroying the crops.
  • She has been plagued by self-doubt throughout her career.
strange
A2|入門
  • Not normal or usual
  • Looks different from what you know
  • Feels odd or uncomfortable in a way you cannot explain
  • Hard to understand
  • New and not familiar
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At the third glass his eyes got brighter, and he began to talk, the little family circle regarding with eager interest this visitor from distant parts, as he squared his broad shoulders in the chair and spoke of wild scenes and doughty deeds; of wars and plagues and strange peoples.
Examples
  • That noise sounds very strange.
  • I saw a strange animal yesterday.
  • This food tastes strange to me.
year
A1|超入門
  • A period of 365 days or 12 months
  • The time it takes Earth to go around the sun
  • A period used to measure age or time
  • A specific 12-month period for school or work
  • When something happens or is measured by calendar
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"Twenty-one years of it," said Mr. White, nodding at his wife and son.
Examples
  • Happy New Year!
  • She was born in the year 2000.
  • I visit my family once a year.
nod
A2|入門
  • To move your head up and down
  • A way to say yes without speaking
  • Moving your head to show agreement
  • When you move your head to greet someone
  • A small head movement up and down
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"Twenty-one years of it," said Mr. White, nodding at his wife and son.
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  • She nodded her head to say yes.
  • I nodded to say yes.
  • He nodded at me as he passed in the hallway.
went
A1|超入門
  • The act of moving forward or continuing in a process
  • When someone moved from one place to another place
  • The act of traveling or moving somewhere
  • When something changed or became a different state
  • The act of departing or leaving a location
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"When he went away he was a slip of a youth in the warehouse.
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  • I went to school.
  • She went home early.
  • They went shopping yesterday.
slip
B2|中上級
  • To slide by mistake and fall
  • To move quietly and quickly
  • To put something in a place quickly and quietly
  • To make a small mistake
  • To fall or go down to a lower level (e.g., standards, grades)
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"When he went away he was a slip of a youth in the warehouse.
Examples
  • I slipped on the wet floor.
  • Be careful not to slip here.
youth
B2|中上級
  • The time when a person is young
  • A young person or teenager
  • Early years of life
  • Young people together
  • The quality of being young; energy and freshness associated with being young
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"When he went away he was a slip of a youth in the warehouse.
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  • He often looks back fondly on his youth.
  • She spent much of her youth traveling around Europe.
warehouse
B1|中級入口
  • A large building used to store goods or products
  • A place to store many products.
  • A large building where goods are kept before being distributed or sold
  • A place to keep items before selling.
  • A storage building for businesses.
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"When he went away he was a slip of a youth in the warehouse.
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  • The company stores its products in a large warehouse.
  • The goods are shipped from the warehouse to the stores.
now
A1|超入門
  • At this time
  • Right away
  • In the present moment
  • From this time
  • Currently happening
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Now look at him." "He do not look to have taken much harm," said Mrs. White, politely.
Examples
  • I am eating lunch now.
  • What are you doing now?
  • She is at school now.
taken
A2|入門
  • Held or got something from someone or somewhere
  • Shown or made a photo or picture
  • Gone to a place already
  • Used or occupied by someone
  • Understood or believed something
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Now look at him." "He do not look to have taken much harm," said Mrs. White, politely.
Examples
  • She has taken the pen.
  • He has taken the apple.
much
A1|超入門
  • A large amount or quantity of something
  • Used as an adverb to show a large degree or extent
  • To a great degree (used with verbs and adjectives)
  • Used in questions to ask about quantity
  • Used in negative sentences to say there is a small amount
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Now look at him." "He do not look to have taken much harm," said Mrs. White, politely.
Examples
  • I don't eat much for breakfast.
  • He doesn't talk much in class.
  • They don't have much time today.
harm
A2|入門
  • To hurt someone or something
  • To cause pain or damage
  • To do something bad to others
  • To make something worse or unsafe
  • To have a bad effect on health or the body
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Now look at him." "He do not look to have taken much harm," said Mrs. White, politely.
Examples
  • Sharp glass can harm you.
  • Don't harm wild animals.
politely
A2|入門
  • in a way that is respectful and shows good manners
  • in a respectful way
  • with kindness and respect
  • in a way that follows social rules and does not offend others
  • showing respect and kindness
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Now look at him." "He do not look to have taken much harm," said Mrs. White, politely.
Examples
  • She spoke politely to the waiter.
  • Please ask politely for help.
like
A1|超入門
  • to enjoy something or feel happy about it
  • to think something is good
  • to enjoy doing something regularly.
  • to find someone friendly or nice
  • used to say something is similar to something else
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"I like to go to India myself," said the old man, "just to look round a bit, you know." "Better where you are," said the sergeant-major, shaking his head.
Examples
  • I like playing soccer after school.
  • She sings like a professional.
  • Do you like chocolate?
go
A1|超入門
  • When you move from one place to another place
  • The act of traveling or moving somewhere
  • When you leave and move toward a place
  • Moving away from where you are now
  • The action of traveling to reach somewhere
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"I like to go to India myself," said the old man, "just to look round a bit, you know." "Better where you are," said the sergeant-major, shaking his head.
Examples
  • I go to work every day.
  • Let's go home now.
  • They go to school together.
round
A1|超入門
  • shaped like a circle or ball
  • moving in a circle
  • about or near a number
  • on all sides
  • complete one part of a game or match
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"I like to go to India myself," said the old man, "just to look round a bit, you know." "Better where you are," said the sergeant-major, shaking his head.
Examples
  • The ball is round.
  • She drew a round shape on the paper.
bit
A2|入門
  • A small part of something
  • A little; used to describe a small degree (used like 'a little')
  • A small piece
  • A short time
  • A small bite of food
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"I like to go to India myself," said the old man, "just to look round a bit, you know." "Better where you are," said the sergeant-major, shaking his head.
Examples
  • This book is a bit difficult.
  • I'm a bit tired today.
  • The coffee is a bit hot.
better
A2|入門
  • More good than before
  • More useful or helpful
  • More healthy or well
  • More successful or nice
  • In a more pleasant or comfortable state
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"I like to go to India myself," said the old man, "just to look round a bit, you know." "Better where you are," said the sergeant-major, shaking his head.
Examples
  • I feel better after a good sleep.
  • My English is getting better every day.
  • This book is better than the last one.
shake
A1|超入門
  • move something back and forth quickly
  • make your body move a little fast
  • hold and move something to mix things
  • cause something to be unsteady
  • show fear or nervousness by moving
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"I like to go to India myself," said the old man, "just to look round a bit, you know." "Better where you are," said the sergeant-major, shaking his head.
Examples
  • The loud noise shook everyone in the room.
  • She was shaken after the car accident.
  • The bad news really shook him.
head
A1|超入門
  • The part of your body at the top with your brain
  • The front or top position of something, like a line or table
  • The leader or person in charge of a group or organization
  • To move or go in a certain direction
  • The body part on top with hair and ears
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"I like to go to India myself," said the old man, "just to look round a bit, you know." "Better where you are," said the sergeant-major, shaking his head.
Examples
  • The cat put its head under the blanket.
  • She turned her head to look back.
  • He has a big hat on his head.
empty
A1|超入門
  • Something that has nothing inside it
  • A place with no people in it
  • When there is nothing in a space
  • A container with no contents
  • Having no things or people inside
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He put down the empty glass, and sighing softly, shook it again.
Examples
  • The chair is empty.
  • My cup is empty.
  • The street looks empty.
sigh
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  • A long, slow breath out that shows how you feel, such as sadness or relief
  • When you breathe out with sound showing feelings
  • A long breath out that shows you feel something
  • Breathing out with noise to show how you feel
  • The sound of a long, deep breath out
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He put down the empty glass, and sighing softly, shook it again.
Examples
  • She sighed softly.
  • He sighed with frustration at the long queue.
  • I sighed with relief.