Vocabulary The Monkey's Paw — Pack 5

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softly A2｜入門	In a quiet way With little noise Gently or lightly In a calm and kind way Not hard or strong	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text He put down the empty glass, and sighing softly, shook it again. Examples She speaks softly to her friends. The cat moves softly through the room.
again A1｜超入門	one more time another time back to a place or state repeat an action return to an activity	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text He put down the empty glass, and sighing softly, shook it again. Examples I read the book again and again. He failed the test again. Please say that again — I didn't hear you.
temple A2｜入門	A place where people go to pray and worship A building made for religious ceremonies and prayer A holy place for spiritual activities A place of worship in certain religions A sacred building where believers gather	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "I should like to see those old temples and fakirs and jugglers," said the old man. Examples We visited an ancient temple during our trip. The temple was built over five hundred years ago. People pray at the temple.
fakir C1｜上級	A Muslim or Hindu holy person who lives very simply, often depending on charity. Someone who practices a spiritual life with few things A holy man known for extreme acts of self-discipline or public feats. A person who performs seemingly magical feats, such as walking on fire or charming snakes. Someone who lives simply for religious reasons in the East	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "I should like to see those old temples and fakirs and jugglers," said the old man. Examples The fakir sat cross-legged on a bed of nails, drawing a large crowd. The fakir was revered in the village for his spiritual wisdom and austere lifestyle.
juggler B1｜中級入口	A person who throws and catches many things in the air Someone who keeps objects moving in the air by hand A performer who tosses things and catches them repeatedly An entertainer who throws several items up and down skillfully A person who is able to manage several tasks or things at the same time (figurative use)	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "I should like to see those old temples and fakirs and jugglers," said the old man. Examples The juggler performed on the street. A skilled juggler can keep five balls in the air at once. We saw a juggler yesterday.
start A1｜超入門	to begin doing something to make something begin to get going or move to begin an event or activity to begin working on something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "What was that you started telling me the other day about a monkey paw or something, Morris?" "Nothing," said the soldier, hastily. Examples The movie starts at seven o'clock. He starts cooking dinner every evening. I start my homework after school.
tell A1｜超入門	Say something to someone Give information Show or say how something is Order or ask someone to do something Know or understand something from signs	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "What was that you started telling me the other day about a monkey paw or something, Morris?" "Nothing," said the soldier, hastily. Examples Please tell me your name. She told us the answer. Tell him to come here.
other A1｜超入門	Different from the one already mentioned Additional people or things beyond those already mentioned The remaining one of two things Alternative or second choice available Not the same as this one	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "What was that you started telling me the other day about a monkey paw or something, Morris?" "Nothing," said the soldier, hastily. Examples I need the other book. She went to the other room. Do you have other ideas?
day A1｜超入門	A period of 24 hours from midnight to midnight The time when the sun is in the sky A particular time or moment in the calendar The hours when you are awake and active A specific point in time	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "What was that you started telling me the other day about a monkey paw or something, Morris?" "Nothing," said the soldier, hastily. Examples Today is a good day. She comes here every day. What day is your birthday?
monkey A1｜超入門	An animal with a tail that lives in trees and uses its hands like people. A wild animal that lives in forests. An animal that uses its hands and moves in a way similar to people. An animal that is often playful and silly. A creature with hands and a tail to hold things.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "What was that you started telling me the other day about a monkey paw or something, Morris?" "Nothing," said the soldier, hastily. Examples I saw a monkey at the zoo. The monkey climbed the tree quickly. Do you like monkeys?
paw B2｜中上級	The foot of an animal like a cat or dog A body part that animals use to walk and touch things The hand-like part at the end of an animal's leg What a dog or cat has instead of feet or hands An animal's foot that usually has soft parts under it	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "What was that you started telling me the other day about a monkey paw or something, Morris?" "Nothing," said the soldier, hastily. Examples The dog hurt its paw. The cat has soft paws. A bear's paw is very big.
something A1｜超入門	a thing that is not known or named an object or thing a thing you want, need, or are looking for (often with infinitive) a fact, piece of news, or matter (used when the content is not stated) a small or little amount	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "What was that you started telling me the other day about a monkey paw or something, Morris?" "Nothing," said the soldier, hastily. Examples I found something interesting in the box. She wants to tell you something important. There is something on the table.
nothing A1｜超入門	no thing or zero amount not anything that matters not anything at all no value or worth zero score or result	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "What was that you started telling me the other day about a monkey paw or something, Morris?" "Nothing," said the soldier, hastily. Examples There is nothing in the box. I have nothing to do today. She said nothing to me.
soldier A2｜入門	A person who works in an army to fight. A man or woman who protects their country. Someone trained to fight in wars. A worker who stands guard or defends. A person in the military team.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "What was that you started telling me the other day about a monkey paw or something, Morris?" "Nothing," said the soldier, hastily. Examples The soldier trained hard to protect the country. The young soldier joined the army at eighteen.
hastily B2｜中上級	Quickly, without waiting much In a fast way Without care because of speed In a rush Fast and with little thought	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "What was that you started telling me the other day about a monkey paw or something, Morris?" "Nothing," said the soldier, hastily. Examples She left school hastily after the bell rang. He wrote hastily on the paper.
leastway C1｜上級	Used to mean 'at least' or 'at any rate,' qualifying or softening what has just been said. When you add information that is probably true Something you say to make a statement less strong A way to say at minimum or if nothing else When you want to say probably or most likely	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Leastways nothing worth hearing." "Monkey paw?" said Mrs. White, curiously. Examples Leastway, that's what I think. He's busy, leastway today. Leastway, that's what he told me.
worth B1｜中級入口	How much money something has or needs Good value or useful for a price Important or good enough for something Equal to a particular amount or value Deserving attention or effort	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Leastways nothing worth hearing." "Monkey paw?" said Mrs. White, curiously. Examples This toy is worth ten dollars. The ring is worth a lot.
hear A1｜超入門	When sounds come into your ears To notice sounds with your ears When your ears pick up sounds To sense sounds around you Using your ears to catch sounds	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Leastways nothing worth hearing." "Monkey paw?" said Mrs. White, curiously. Examples I hear a bird singing. Can you hear that? She hears music playing.
curiously B2｜中上級	In a way that shows you want to learn or know more In a strange or unusual way (used to describe something surprising) With a feeling of wanting to see or understand Used at the start of a sentence to say that something is surprising or strange In a way that wants to learn and find out	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Leastways nothing worth hearing." "Monkey paw?" said Mrs. White, curiously. Examples Curiously, no one mentioned the missing money. She looked curiously at the strange object on the table.
well A1｜超入門	in a good way healthy deep hole for water thoroughly or fully used to start talking	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Well, it just a bit of what you might call magic, perhaps," said the sergeant-major, offhandedly. Examples Well, I don't know about that. Well, let's start the meeting now. Well, that's a good idea.
call A1｜超入門	To say someone's name to get their attention To phone or speak on the phone To ask someone to come or join To give a name to something To say something loudly	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Well, it just a bit of what you might call magic, perhaps," said the sergeant-major, offhandedly. Examples I call this a good plan. We call that color blue. They call him a great teacher.
magic A2｜入門	A special power that is not real but looks real Something that feels very wonderful or amazing Using spells or special words to do things A clever trick done by a magician to entertain people An idea of a secret power in stories	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Well, it just a bit of what you might call magic, perhaps," said the sergeant-major, offhandedly. Examples The old book has magic words inside. She believes in magic and wizards. The magician performed a magic trick with a coin.
offhandedly C1｜上級	In a quick and not careful way Without thinking much In a casual way Without planning or care Not serious or deep	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Well, it just a bit of what you might call magic, perhaps," said the sergeant-major, offhandedly. Examples He offhandedly mentioned that the project had been cancelled. She answered offhandedly, as if the question didn't matter to her at all.
three A1｜超入門	The number that comes after two and before four A quantity counting one more than two The amount shown by the number 3 A total of one, two, and one more The number between two and four on a scale	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text His three listeners leaned forward eagerly. Examples I have three cats. She is three years old. The meeting starts at three o'clock.
listener A2｜入門	A person who pays attention to sounds or words Someone who hears what others say carefully A person who takes time to hear someone Someone who uses their ears to understand A person who receives sound or speech	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text His three listeners leaned forward eagerly. Examples She is a good listener. The radio has many listeners. He is a patient listener.
lean A2｜入門	When you move or bend your body to one side When something is not straight but tilted To rest your body against something for support When something has little or no fat Something that is thin and not heavy	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text His three listeners leaned forward eagerly. Examples Please lean against the wall. This meat is very lean. The tree leans to one side.
forward A2｜入門	To move ahead or go in front To send something to another place or person Used in the phrase 'look forward to' meaning to feel excited about something in the future To push something ahead To bring something up or suggest an idea; to move a date or plan to an earlier time	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text His three listeners leaned forward eagerly. Examples Please step forward when your name is called. I look forward to hearing from you.
eagerly B2｜中上級	with a lot of enthusiasm and strong interest in a very enthusiastic and willing way Wanting something very much in a way that shows you really want to do something With strong feeling to do or get something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text His three listeners leaned forward eagerly. Examples The children eagerly awaited the start of the show. She eagerly accepted the job offer.
absent-mindedly B2｜中上級	Doing something while not thinking carefully or clearly. Doing actions without paying attention because your mind is somewhere else. Doing things in a dreamy, distracted way because your mind is on something else. Forgetting small details because you are thinking about something else. Doing tasks without realizing, because your thoughts are elsewhere.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The visitor absent-mindedly put his empty glass to his lips and then set it down again. Examples She absent-mindedly left her keys on the table. He absent-mindedly walked past the bus stop. They absent-mindedly forgot to lock the door. She absent-mindedly nodded along without listening. He absent-mindedly stared at the sky during the meeting.
then A1｜超入門	Used to show what happens next in a sequence of events At that time in the past Used when giving step-by-step instructions The moment right after something happens Following one thing with another	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The visitor absent-mindedly put his empty glass to his lips and then set it down again. Examples I finished my work, then I relaxed. We were happy then. First study, then play outside.
set A1｜超入門	To put something in a place or position To fix or decide a time or date A group or collection of things To become hard or firm To adjust or program a machine or device	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The visitor absent-mindedly put his empty glass to his lips and then set it down again. Examples Setting goals is important for success. The sun is setting behind the mountains. Setting the table takes five minutes.
fill A1｜超入門	When something becomes full of liquid or tears To become full or complete inside When a space gets more and more full Something that becomes full of a substance To get full gradually over time	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text His host filled it for him. Examples Please fill the cup with water. Her eyes fill with tears. The room fills with light.
fumble B2｜中上級	To fail to hold or catch something because your hands are clumsy To search for something with your hands in an awkward way To handle something in an unsteady or nervous way To touch or move things clumsily with your fingers When your hands fail to control something properly	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "To look at," said the sergeant-major, fumbling in his pocket, "it just an ordinary little paw, dried to a mummy." He took something out of his pocket and proffered it. Examples He fumbled his keys at the door. She fumbled the ball badly. I fumbled in the dark for the switch.
pocket A2｜入門	A small bag on clothes to keep things. A part of pants or shirt to hold things. A space in clothes for small items. An area made to carry things on clothes. To take or steal something and put it in your pocket (verb use)	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "To look at," said the sergeant-major, fumbling in his pocket, "it just an ordinary little paw, dried to a mummy." He took something out of his pocket and proffered it. Examples I put money in my pocket. She found keys in her pocket.
ordinary B1｜中級入口	normal and not special or different common and usual simple and plain Happening every day without anything special or exciting. not strange or special	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "To look at," said the sergeant-major, fumbling in his pocket, "it just an ordinary little paw, dried to a mummy." He took something out of his pocket and proffered it. Examples The movie was boring and ordinary. This is just an ordinary day. The food was ordinary — nothing worth recommending.
dried A2｜入門	No longer wet or full of water Removed water by heat or air Not fresh, old and without water Lost moisture over time Preserved by taking out water	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "To look at," said the sergeant-major, fumbling in his pocket, "it just an ordinary little paw, dried to a mummy." He took something out of his pocket and proffered it. Examples The dried flowers are in the vase. I like dried fruit for a snack. She bought some dried fish at the market.
mummy B2｜中上級	A dead body wrapped in cloth for a long time A preserved human body from ancient times, especially from Egypt An old wrapped person in history A dead person wrapped to keep the body A body preserved through the process of mummification	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "To look at," said the sergeant-major, fumbling in his pocket, "it just an ordinary little paw, dried to a mummy." He took something out of his pocket and proffered it. Examples The ancient mummy was discovered in a sealed Egyptian tomb. Archaeologists carefully examined the mummy for clues about ancient life.
took A1｜超入門	Picked up or held something with your hand Moved something from one place to another Accepted something given or offered Used time to do something Used in common phrases to mean doing or getting something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "To look at," said the sergeant-major, fumbling in his pocket, "it just an ordinary little paw, dried to a mummy." He took something out of his pocket and proffered it. Examples The medicine took my headache away. The water took all the color out. The fire took everything from them.
drew A1｜超入門	To make a picture with a pen or pencil To pull something toward yourself To make a line or shape To get or take out something To get or bring attention	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Mrs. White drew back with a grimace, but her son, taking it, examined it curiously. Examples He drew a cat on paper. She drew a big sun today.
back A1｜超入門	To return to a place where you were before When someone returns to where they were Moving or going to an earlier place Returning to a person or location again When something or someone goes where it was	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Mrs. White drew back with a grimace, but her son, taking it, examined it curiously. Examples Come back soon. I want to go back home. She came back yesterday.
grimace B2｜中上級	A face showing pain or dislike A face showing discomfort or displeasure A face that shows you don’t like something A twisted face showing pain or strong displeasure A twisted face that shows strong feeling	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Mrs. White drew back with a grimace, but her son, taking it, examined it curiously. Examples He made a grimace when the doctor pressed on his injured knee. She grimaced at the smell of the spoiled milk.
examine B1｜中級入口	To look at something very carefully To check something to learn about it When you study something to understand it To test or inspect something closely to look carefully at details in order to find information	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Mrs. White drew back with a grimace, but her son, taking it, examined it curiously. Examples The doctor examined my arm. Please examine this document. We need to examine the problem.
special A2｜入門	Different from others Designed or meant for a particular purpose or person More important or valued than usual Not normal or usual Used to describe something done with extra care or affection	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "And what is there special about it?" inquired Mr. White as he took it from his son, and having examined it, placed it upon the table. Examples She wears special shoes for running. He needs special glasses to read. This is a special pen for drawing.
inquire B2｜中上級	To ask questions to get information To ask in order to find out something To ask someone for specific information or details To request information from someone To seek information by asking a question	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "And what is there special about it?" inquired Mr. White as he took it from his son, and having examined it, placed it upon the table. Examples I inquired about the class. She inquired at the desk. Please inquire about the details before signing.
upon B2｜中上級	on top of something right after depending on about to start doing something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "And what is there special about it?" inquired Mr. White as he took it from his son, and having examined it, placed it upon the table. Examples The cat sleeps upon the chair. She put the book upon the table. Snow fell upon the ground.
table A1｜超入門	A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs A set of numbers or information arranged in rows and columns Something with legs that holds things up high A piece of furniture for eating or working A flat raised surface in a room	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "And what is there special about it?" inquired Mr. White as he took it from his son, and having examined it, placed it upon the table. Examples The table is in the kitchen. Please sit at the table. We have a small table.
spell A1｜超入門	to say or write the letters of a word in the right order a short time of doing something a magic word or magic power to replace someone and do their work for a short time to write or say letters one by one	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "It had a spell put on it by an old fakir," said the sergeant-major, "a very holy man. Examples The witch cast a spell on the prince. He broke the spell with a kiss. Can you spell your last name, please?
holy B2｜中上級	Very special for religious reasons Connected to God or gods Pure and good Blessed by God Used to describe religious practices, objects, or traditions	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "It had a spell put on it by an old fakir," said the sergeant-major, "a very holy man. Examples Sunday is a holy day for Christians. They went to the holy temple to pray. Christmas is a special holy time.
want A1｜超入門	to wish for something to feel that you would like to have something to like to have something to hope to get something to feel something is missing	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text He wanted to show that fate ruled people lives, and that those who interfered with it did so to their sorrow. Examples I don't want to go home now. She doesn't want any help. They don't want this old car.
show A1｜超入門	To let someone see something To explain or teach something To make something clear or known To put on a performance or event To point to something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text He wanted to show that fate ruled people lives, and that those who interfered with it did so to their sorrow. Examples She shows up at school every day. My friend always shows up late. He shows up at my house sometimes.