Vocabulary The Monkey's Paw — Pack 6

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fate
B2|中上級
  • what will happen to someone, especially something that cannot be changed
  • a power believed to control what happens in people's lives
  • The future that is meant to be
  • The power that controls life events
  • What happens no matter what we do
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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 know my fate.
  • No one can escape their fate.
rule
A2|入門
  • Something that tells you what you can or cannot do
  • An instruction that people must obey
  • A statement about what is allowed
  • Something that shows the right way to act
  • A law or direction people should follow
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He wanted to show that fate ruled people lives, and that those who interfered with it did so to their sorrow.
Examples
  • Please follow the rules.
  • There is a rule about phones in class.
  • The rule is very clear.
interfere
B2|中上級
  • To get involved in a situation that does not concern you
  • To stop something from working well or happening normally
  • To involve yourself in someone else's affairs without permission
  • To get in the way of something happening
  • When you take part in something where you are not wanted
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He wanted to show that fate ruled people lives, and that those who interfered with it did so to their sorrow.
Examples
  • Don't interfere with my work.
  • This will interfere with our plans.
  • Please don't interfere.
sorrow
B2|中上級
  • Feeling very sad or unhappy
  • Being upset because something bad happened
  • A deep sadness inside you
  • Pain you feel when something is wrong
  • Feeling sad for a long time
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He wanted to show that fate ruled people lives, and that those who interfered with it did so to their sorrow.
Examples
  • The sad song is full of sorrow.
  • She felt deep sorrow when her dog died.
  • His eyes showed great sorrow.
separate
B1|中級入口
  • To keep two things apart or not together
  • To sort or organize things into different groups
  • To put space or a gap between two things
  • To divide something into parts
  • To keep people or things away from each other
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He put a spell on it so that three separate men could each have three wishes from it." His manner was so impressive that his hearers were conscious that their light laughter jarred somewhat.
Examples
  • Please separate the recycling from the general waste.
  • The teacher separated the class into small groups for the activity.
men
A1|超入門
  • More than one male person
  • Adult males
  • People who are not women
  • Group of males
  • Human males
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He put a spell on it so that three separate men could each have three wishes from it." His manner was so impressive that his hearers were conscious that their light laughter jarred somewhat.
Examples
  • The two men are talking.
  • Five men work at the factory.
  • Those men play soccer every Sunday.
each
A1|超入門
  • every one of a group
  • every single one
  • individually for all
  • all parts separately
  • every person or thing in a group, separately
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He put a spell on it so that three separate men could each have three wishes from it." His manner was so impressive that his hearers were conscious that their light laughter jarred somewhat.
Examples
  • The students each have a pencil.
  • We can each choose one cookie.
  • They each bought a different book.
wish
A1|超入門
  • To want something to happen or be true
  • To hope or dream about something
  • To say you want something in the future
  • To feel sorry or want something different
  • To tell someone you hope good things for them
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He put a spell on it so that three separate men could each have three wishes from it." His manner was so impressive that his hearers were conscious that their light laughter jarred somewhat.
Examples
  • I wish for a new bike.
  • She has one wish left.
  • My first wish is to travel.
manner
B2|中上級
  • The way someone does something
  • Good behavior and polite ways of acting (usually used as 'manners')
  • The style or method of doing things
  • A way or type of doing something
  • A way to behave or act
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He put a spell on it so that three separate men could each have three wishes from it." His manner was so impressive that his hearers were conscious that their light laughter jarred somewhat.
Examples
  • She addressed the crowd in a confident and professional manner.
  • The doctor explained the diagnosis in a calm manner.
impressive
B2|中上級
  • Very good and makes you feel amazed
  • Something that shows skill or talent
  • Big and makes you feel respect
  • Striking and draws strong attention or admiration
  • Strong or excellent, making you feel admiration
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He put a spell on it so that three separate men could each have three wishes from it." His manner was so impressive that his hearers were conscious that their light laughter jarred somewhat.
Examples
  • Her performance was truly impressive.
  • Her painting is very impressive.
hearer
B2|中上級
  • A person who listens to something being said
  • Someone who receives words or sounds
  • a person who is present and listening when something is said
  • Someone present when words are spoken
  • A person in an audience listening
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He put a spell on it so that three separate men could each have three wishes from it." His manner was so impressive that his hearers were conscious that their light laughter jarred somewhat.
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  • The speaker must consider the hearer's background and knowledge.
  • The meaning of a word can vary depending on the hearer.
  • The hearer nodded in agreement.
conscious
B2|中上級
  • Aware of something around you
  • Knowing what you are doing
  • Not asleep or unconscious
  • Careful about something
  • Doing something deliberately and with full awareness
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He put a spell on it so that three separate men could each have three wishes from it." His manner was so impressive that his hearers were conscious that their light laughter jarred somewhat.
Examples
  • She made a conscious effort to listen more carefully.
  • He was barely conscious when the ambulance arrived.
light
A1|超入門
  • Not heavy or easy to carry
  • The brightness you see
  • A device that produces brightness, such as a lamp or bulb.
  • Not dark in color
  • To start a fire or lamp
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He put a spell on it so that three separate men could each have three wishes from it." His manner was so impressive that his hearers were conscious that their light laughter jarred somewhat.
Examples
  • I can see the house in the light.
  • The light from the sun is warm.
  • We need light to read books.
laughter
B1|中級入口
  • The sound people make when they find something funny.
  • The noise made when someone laughs.
  • The act of laughing out loud.
  • A happy sound that shows joy or amusement.
  • When people laugh because they feel happy or amused.
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He put a spell on it so that three separate men could each have three wishes from it." His manner was so impressive that his hearers were conscious that their light laughter jarred somewhat.
Examples
  • The audience burst into laughter at the comedian's joke.
  • Her laughter is very loud.
jar
A2|入門
  • A container, usually made of glass or pottery, with a wide opening and a lid
  • A jar used specifically for storing food such as jam, pickles, or honey
  • A jar used to store non-food items such as coins, buttons, or small objects
  • A wide-mouthed container, distinct from a bottle, used for liquids or thick substances
  • A jar used to preserve or protect contents such as spices, creams, or preserved foods
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He put a spell on it so that three separate men could each have three wishes from it." His manner was so impressive that his hearers were conscious that their light laughter jarred somewhat.
Examples
  • Open the jar of jam carefully.
  • The jar contains strawberry jam.
  • Put the lid on the jar.
somewhat
B2|中上級
  • to some degree or extent; more than a little but not completely
  • A small amount
  • to a certain degree; used to make a statement less strong
  • Not completely
  • To some degree
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He put a spell on it so that three separate men could each have three wishes from it." His manner was so impressive that his hearers were conscious that their light laughter jarred somewhat.
Examples
  • The results were somewhat disappointing.
  • His explanation was somewhat confusing.
sir
A1|超入門
  • A polite way to speak to a man
  • A respectful word used for a man
  • A formal way to address a man
  • What you call a man when being polite
  • A word showing respect to a man
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"Well, why do not you have three, sir?" said Herbert White, cleverly.
Examples
  • Excuse me, sir.
  • Thank you, sir.
  • Yes, sir.
cleverly
B2|中上級
  • in a smart way that shows good thinking
  • in a way that shows skill and intelligence
  • in a way that uses your brain well
  • by thinking fast to solve problems
  • in a way that is smart and useful
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"Well, why do not you have three, sir?" said Herbert White, cleverly.
Examples
  • She cleverly solved the math problem.
  • He cleverly negotiated a lower price for the apartment.
way
A1|超入門
  • A path or road to go somewhere
  • A method to do something
  • A direction to move
  • A style or manner of doing something
  • A distance or route
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The soldier regarded him in the way that middle age is wont to regard presumptuous youth.
Examples
  • This is the best way to learn English.
  • Can you show me the way to the station?
  • There is more than one way to solve this problem.
middle
A2|入門
  • In the center of something
  • Not at the start or end
  • Between two sides
  • Halfway point
  • Center place or spot
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The soldier regarded him in the way that middle age is wont to regard presumptuous youth.
Examples
  • The phone rang in the middle of class.
  • Don't stop in the middle of the road.
  • I woke up in the middle of the night.
age
A1|超入門
  • How old someone or something is
  • The time from birth
  • The period people live in
  • Feeling of being old or young
  • Time people can do something
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The soldier regarded him in the way that middle age is wont to regard presumptuous youth.
Examples
  • She started school at the age of six.
  • How old are you? / What is your age?
wont
C1|上級
  • Used to describe a habit or tendency someone usually has
  • Used to show a habit someone has
  • Usually doing something in a certain way
  • You do something regularly or often
  • A habit or custom that someone regularly follows (used as a noun)
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The soldier regarded him in the way that middle age is wont to regard presumptuous youth.
Examples
  • She is wont to rise early.
  • He is wont to help others without being asked.
presumptuous
C1|上級
  • Too confident in a way that shows a lack of respect for others
  • Acting like you know better than others
  • Doing or saying something without having the right to do so, in a way that seems rude
  • Thinking you have rights you don’t have
  • Being rude by acting too sure
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The soldier regarded him in the way that middle age is wont to regard presumptuous youth.
Examples
  • It is presumptuous to speak now.
  • It would be presumptuous of me to assume I got the job.
quietly
B1|中級入口
  • in a way that makes little or no sound
  • without loud noise
  • in a calm way
  • in a way that does not disturb
  • without talking much
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"I have," he said, quietly, and his blotchy face whitened.
Examples
  • She is quietly confident about her work.
  • He seems quietly proud of his son.
  • They are quietly hopeful for good news.
blotchy
C1|上級
  • Having irregular, uneven spots or patches of color.
  • Not even in color or shape.
  • Full of irregular patches.
  • Spotted in a messy way.
  • Has uneven marks or spots.
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"I have," he said, quietly, and his blotchy face whitened.
Examples
  • Her skin turned red and blotchy after being in the sun too long.
  • The ink spread across the paper in blotchy patches.
face
A1|超入門
  • The front part of your head where your eyes, nose, and mouth are
  • To turn toward something, or to deal with a difficult situation
  • The front surface of something, such as a clock or a building
  • To have the front pointing in a particular direction
  • The part of your head that shows your smile or sadness
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"I have," he said, quietly, and his blotchy face whitened.
Examples
  • She washed her face this morning.
  • He has a smile on his face.
  • The baby's face is very cute.
whiten
B1|中級入口
  • To make something become a lighter color
  • When something becomes less dark in color
  • The act of making something look cleaner by changing color
  • To become or make something pale or bright
  • When color changes to become more pale
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"I have," he said, quietly, and his blotchy face whitened.
Examples
  • I want to whiten my teeth.
  • The paint will whiten the wall.
  • Her hair began to whiten.
really
A1|超入門
  • Truly or actually true
  • Very or very much
  • Used to show surprise
  • Used to ask for truth
  • To make something more certain
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"And did you really have the three wishes granted?" asked Mrs. White.
Examples
  • This movie is really good.
  • I really like your new shoes.
  • That book really made me think.
grant
B2|中上級
  • When someone gives you what you asked for
  • To allow or agree to something officially
  • When something you want is given to you
  • To say yes and give what is wanted
  • The act of giving approval or permission
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"And did you really have the three wishes granted?" asked Mrs. White.
Examples
  • The judge granted the request.
  • Her wish was granted.
  • They granted him permission.
ask
A1|超入門
  • To say something in order to get an answer or information
  • To request something from someone
  • When you try to get information
  • The act of requesting something from someone
  • When you want to know something
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"And did you really have the three wishes granted?" asked Mrs. White.
Examples
  • Can I ask you a question?
  • He asked for help.
  • Please ask the teacher.
tap
A2|入門
  • A device that controls water flow in sinks
  • A light hit or touch with fingers
  • To hit something lightly and quickly
  • To touch something gently with your hand
  • A quick light knock or touch
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"I did," said the sergeant-major, and his glass tapped against his strong teeth.
Examples
  • Turn off the tap, please.
  • She tapped my shoulder gently.
  • Tap the screen to open the app.
against
A2|入門
  • Touching or leaning on something
  • moving or pushing toward something with force
  • Not supporting something
  • In competition with someone
  • to protect or guard from something harmful
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"I did," said the sergeant-major, and his glass tapped against his strong teeth.
Examples
  • He threw the ball against the wall.
  • She leaned against the tree.
  • The cat pushed against the door.
strong
A2|入門
  • Having a lot of power
  • Not easy to break
  • Having great physical strength, able to do difficult physical tasks
  • Very intense, powerful, or easy to notice (used for wind, smell, taste, etc.)
  • Able to deal with difficult situations without giving up; emotionally powerful
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"I did," said the sergeant-major, and his glass tapped against his strong teeth.
Examples
  • That's a strong opinion.
  • She made a strong decision.
  • He has a strong argument.
teeth
A1|超入門
  • Hard parts in your mouth to help chew food
  • The hard white parts in your mouth used for biting and chewing
  • Parts in the mouth to bite and chew
  • Body parts used to eat and bite things
  • Hard parts in your mouth that help you chew and break down food
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"I did," said the sergeant-major, and his glass tapped against his strong teeth.
Examples
  • I brush my teeth every day.
  • My teeth help me eat food.
anybody
A2|入門
  • any person at all
  • someone, no matter who
  • anyone, no special person
  • a person, any one
  • any person (used in questions and negative sentences)
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"And has anybody else wished?" persisted the old lady.
Examples
  • Is anybody here?
  • Can anybody help me?
else
A2|入門
  • other or different people or things
  • used to mean 'more' or 'additionally' after question words and 'something/anything/nothing'
  • different from the one already mentioned
  • any other option or choice
  • used after 'somewhere', 'anywhere', 'nowhere', etc. to mean 'a different place or time'
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"And has anybody else wished?" persisted the old lady.
Examples
  • Before anything else, let's have breakfast.
  • First, I need to finish this.
  • Before doing anything else, call your mother.
persist
B2|中上級
  • When something continues even when it is difficult
  • To keep doing something without stopping
  • When something stays and does not go away
  • To keep trying even when things are hard
  • When a situation continues for a long time
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"And has anybody else wished?" persisted the old lady.
Examples
  • She persists despite the difficulties.
  • The rain has persisted all morning.
  • He persists in his efforts.
first
A1|超入門
  • Number one in order or position
  • Before anything else
  • The earliest or beginning
  • Most important or main
  • At the start of a series
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"The first man had his three wishes.
Examples
  • This is my first English class.
  • She made her first cake today.
  • He took his first step yesterday.
reply
A2|入門
  • to answer someone by talking or writing
  • to send back a message
  • to say something back to a question
  • to talk back to someone
  • to give an answer or reaction
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Yes," was the reply; "I do not know what the first two were, but the third was for death.
Examples
  • Please reply to my message.
  • She will reply to your email soon.
death
A2|入門
  • When a living thing stops being alive forever
  • The end of someone's life
  • When a person or animal no longer exists as living
  • The moment when life stops completely
  • The final end of being alive
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Yes," was the reply; "I do not know what the first two were, but the third was for death.
Examples
  • Death is a part of life.
  • She was sad about her cat's death.
  • Many people are afraid of death.
tone
B1|中級入口
  • The way someone's voice sounds showing their feelings
  • The quality or character of a sound
  • The feeling or mood of something
  • A particular pitch or sound level
  • The general character or style of something
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That how I got the paw." His tones were so grave that a hush fell upon the group.
Examples
  • Her tone sounded sad.
  • The tone of his voice changed.
  • I heard a warning tone.
grave
B2|中上級
  • A place in the ground where a dead person is buried
  • A place where someone is buried
  • A place to put the dead body
  • The spot where a person sleeps after death
  • A special place for dead people to rest
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That how I got the paw." His tones were so grave that a hush fell upon the group.
Examples
  • We visited my grandfather's grave yesterday.
  • There are flowers on her grave.
  • The old grave is under the tree.
hush
B2|中上級
  • Be quiet and stop talking
  • Make someone stop talking
  • Stop noise or sound
  • Calm someone down quietly
  • Tell someone to be silent
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That how I got the paw." His tones were so grave that a hush fell upon the group.
Examples
  • Hush! The baby is sleeping.
  • Please hush in class.
fell
A2|入門
  • To drop down from a high place.
  • To decrease or go down (used for prices, temperatures, etc.).
  • To lose balance and come down.
  • To fall asleep (used in the phrase 'fell asleep').
  • To die.
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That how I got the paw." His tones were so grave that a hush fell upon the group.
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  • He fell from the tree.
  • The book fell on the floor.
group
A1|超入門
  • a number of people or things together
  • people who have something in common
  • a set of things that belong together
  • a team or club
  • a cluster or bunch of things or people
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That how I got the paw." His tones were so grave that a hush fell upon the group.
Examples
  • A group of students is studying together.
  • We saw a group of birds.
  • The tour group visited the museum.
good
A1|超入門
  • nice or kind
  • correct or right
  • healthy or well
  • high quality
  • enjoyable or fun
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"If you had your three wishes, it no good to you now, then, Morris," said the old man at last.
Examples
  • There is no good answer to this question.
  • He couldn't find a good place to sit.
  • This is not a good time to call.
last
A1|超入門
  • To continue for a long time
  • Happening at the end
  • The most recent
  • To survive or be strong enough
  • To be the final one
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"If you had your three wishes, it no good to you now, then, Morris," said the old man at last.
Examples
  • This is the last question on the test.
  • The meeting lasted two hours.
  • I saw her last week.
keep
A1|超入門
  • to hold or have something and not give it away
  • to continue doing something
  • to put something aside so it is available later
  • to make something stay in a good state
  • to look after or be responsible for someone or something
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"What do you keep it for?" The soldier shook his head.
Examples
  • I want to keep this book.
  • Can you keep my secret?
  • She keeps her old photos.
fancy
B1|中級入口
  • looking expensive or high-quality
  • decorated with many details; elaborate
  • like or want something (mainly British English)
  • to imagine or suppose (formal/old-fashioned)
  • good or nice looking
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"Fancy, I suppose," he said, slowly.
Examples
  • They stayed at a fancy hotel downtown.
  • They live in a fancy house.
slowly
A1|超入門
  • Not fast
  • At a low speed
  • Taking more time
  • With no hurry
  • In a gentle or controlled way, without rushing
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"Fancy, I suppose," he said, slowly.
Examples
  • Please walk slowly.
  • The turtle moves slowly.
  • She eats her food slowly.