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some A1｜超入門	a small amount or number of something used before plural nouns to mean 'a number of' people or things used to ask for or offer something not all members of a group; only part of them a few but not many	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "I did have some idea of selling it, but I do not think I will. Examples I need some water, please. She bought some apples at the store. Can you lend me some money?
sell A1｜超入門	To give something to someone for money To make money by offering goods or services to customers To offer goods to people for payment To offer something you own in exchange for money To be bought by customers (used for products)	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "I did have some idea of selling it, but I do not think I will. Examples I sell old clothes. They sell fresh fish. Do you sell pencils?
cause A2｜入門	To make something happen as a result of an action or event. A reason or goal that people support or fight for (noun use: e.g. a good cause). The reason why something happened (noun use: e.g. the cause of the fire). To be the reason why something takes place To produce or lead to a particular situation	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text It has caused enough mischief already. Examples Stress is a leading cause of heart disease. What caused the fire? The cause of the explosion has not yet been determined.
enough A2｜入門	The right amount needed, not too little As much as needed — used before nouns or after adjectives When you have all that is necessary As much as is needed for something The amount that is required and not less	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text It has caused enough mischief already. Examples I have enough money for lunch. Is this cake big enough? She is old enough to drive.
mischief B2｜中上級	Bad or naughty behavior Doing things to cause small problems Playing tricks on others Trouble caused by someone Doing wrong things to have fun	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text It has caused enough mischief already. Examples The cat gets into mischief at night. Children sometimes get into mischief in class.
already A2｜入門	before now or before a time you talk about something happened sooner than you thought something is ready or done before expected not needing to do something again used to show surprise something happened early	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text It has caused enough mischief already. Examples I already have a pen. She already knows the answer. They already finished their homework.
beside B2｜中上級	In a position next to something or someone At the side of a person or thing Close to and at the same level as Near to someone or something on one side In the space next to another thing	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Besides, people will not buy. Examples She sat beside him. The dog walked beside me. Put it beside the cup.
buy A1｜超入門	Get something with money Purchase from a store Obtain by paying Exchange money for things to pay for something you want to have	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Besides, people will not buy. Examples I want to buy a new book. She buys fresh vegetables every day. They don't buy expensive clothes.
fairy A2｜入門	A small, magic person in stories. A tiny, magical creature with wings. A magical being in children stories. An imaginary small spirit with magic. A tiny person with magic powers.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text They think it a fairy tale; some of them, and those who do think anything of it want to try it first and pay me afterward." "If you could have another three wishes," said the old man, eyeing him keenly, "would you have them?" "I do not know," said the other. Examples Children love to read fairy tales. She dressed as a fairy for Halloween. The fairy had magic wings and a wand.
tale B1｜中級入口	A story that someone tells or writes A story that is not true or that exaggerates what happened A traditional or imaginary story, often passed down over time Something people write or say to entertain others A story about people or events, real or imaginary	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text They think it a fairy tale; some of them, and those who do think anything of it want to try it first and pay me afterward." "If you could have another three wishes," said the old man, eyeing him keenly, "would you have them?" "I do not know," said the other. Examples My grandmother tells me old tales. This is a tale about a princess. Children love fairy tales.
anything A1｜超入門	a thing, no matter what it is some thing, of any kind whatever thing you choose no matter what thing something, but not sure what	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text They think it a fairy tale; some of them, and those who do think anything of it want to try it first and pay me afterward." "If you could have another three wishes," said the old man, eyeing him keenly, "would you have them?" "I do not know," said the other. Examples I can't do anything about it. There isn't anything in the box. We don't have anything to eat.
try A1｜超入門	To do something to see if you can succeed To test or check how something works To make an effort to do something To attempt something you have not done before To see if something is good or right for you	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text They think it a fairy tale; some of them, and those who do think anything of it want to try it first and pay me afterward." "If you could have another three wishes," said the old man, eyeing him keenly, "would you have them?" "I do not know," said the other. Examples I want to try the new restaurant. Many people try to find good jobs. She will try to learn English.
pay A1｜超入門	Give money for something Give money for work Give money to buy Give money to get help Give money on time	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text They think it a fairy tale; some of them, and those who do think anything of it want to try it first and pay me afterward." "If you could have another three wishes," said the old man, eyeing him keenly, "would you have them?" "I do not know," said the other. Examples I need to pay my rent tomorrow. She will pay for the food. Can you pay the bill please?
afterward B1｜中級入口	At a later time After something happens Later on After that time Following an event	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text They think it a fairy tale; some of them, and those who do think anything of it want to try it first and pay me afterward." "If you could have another three wishes," said the old man, eyeing him keenly, "would you have them?" "I do not know," said the other. Examples We watched the game and ate dinner afterward. She left the party early and called me afterward.
another A1｜超入門	one more of the same kind, or a different one a different one (not the same one) an extra one one more like this one additional thing	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text They think it a fairy tale; some of them, and those who do think anything of it want to try it first and pay me afterward." "If you could have another three wishes," said the old man, eyeing him keenly, "would you have them?" "I do not know," said the other. Examples He ate one cookie, then another. I need another pencil. They played one game, then another.
keenly B2｜中上級	With strong interest or attention With a sharp or strong feeling In a very sharp and careful way With great eagerness or desire In a way that is quick to understand	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text They think it a fairy tale; some of them, and those who do think anything of it want to try it first and pay me afterward." "If you could have another three wishes," said the old man, eyeing him keenly, "would you have them?" "I do not know," said the other. Examples She listens keenly to the teacher. He watches the game keenly.
dangle B1｜中級入口	When something hangs down and moves freely To hang loosely and swing back and forth Something that swings while hanging from above When an object hangs and moves gently To let something hang down loosely	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "I do not know." He took the paw, and dangling it between his forefinger and thumb, suddenly threw it upon the fire. Examples The necklace dangles from her neck. His keys dangle from his belt loop. The sign dangles from a chain.
forefinger B2｜中上級	The front finger on your hand. The finger next to the thumb. The finger after the thumb on your hand. The finger you use to show or point. The finger between the thumb and the middle finger, used for various tasks.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "I do not know." He took the paw, and dangling it between his forefinger and thumb, suddenly threw it upon the fire. Examples I touch the phone with my forefinger. She pointed to the answer with her forefinger.
thumb A1｜超入門	The shortest and thickest finger on your hand The finger that is different from the other four fingers The short thick finger on the side of your hand The finger you use with other fingers to hold or grip things The short thick finger that helps you pick things up	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "I do not know." He took the paw, and dangling it between his forefinger and thumb, suddenly threw it upon the fire. Examples I hurt my thumb today. Use your thumb to press the button.
suddenly B1｜中級入口	quickly and without warning all at once, without any warning or expectation happening at a single moment, with everything changing at once occurring unexpectedly, not as part of any plan without any previous sign or notice	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "I do not know." He took the paw, and dangling it between his forefinger and thumb, suddenly threw it upon the fire. Examples The lights suddenly went off. Suddenly, it started to rain. She suddenly felt very tired.
threw A1｜超入門	Sent something through the air with your hand Made something fly from your hand Sent something to a place by pushing with your arm Used your hand to send something quickly Sent an object from your hand to another	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "I do not know." He took the paw, and dangling it between his forefinger and thumb, suddenly threw it upon the fire. Examples He threw the ball to his friend. She threw away the old newspaper. I threw the ball as far as I could.
slight B1｜中級入口	A small size or small amount Not big or strong A little or tiny A small difference Not serious or important	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text White, with a slight cry, stooped down and snatched it off. Examples There is a slight problem with my car. I have a slight headache today. She felt a slight pain in her arm.
cry A1｜超入門	To make tears from your eyes when sad or hurt To say something loudly To shout to get attention To show strong feelings with sounds and tears To call out or say something in a loud voice	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text White, with a slight cry, stooped down and snatched it off. Examples The baby cries every night. Don't cry, it will be okay. I cried when I watched that sad movie.
stoop B1｜中級入口	To bend your body forward and down When you lower your head and shoulders The act of bending forward at the waist To make yourself lower by curving your back When someone bends their body downward	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text White, with a slight cry, stooped down and snatched it off. Examples He stooped to pick up the book. The doorway made her stoop. Try not to stoop when you sit at your desk.
snatch B1｜中級入口	To take something quickly and suddenly To grab something fast before others can Taking something in a quick rough way When you take something with sudden movement To pull or take something very fast	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text White, with a slight cry, stooped down and snatched it off. Examples He snatched the letter quickly. Don't snatch things from others! She snatched her bag back.
solemnly B2｜中上級	In a serious way Without smiling or laughing; in a serious manner In a deeply serious and formal way With respect In a formal way	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Better let it burn," said the soldier, solemnly. Examples He spoke solemnly to the group. She nodded solemnly today.
give A1｜超入門	To hand something to someone To let someone have something To offer or share something To pass something to someone To provide or send something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "If you do not want it, Morris," said the other, "give it to me." "I will not," said his friend, doggedly. Examples I want to give you a present. She gives her friend some help. Can you give me your phone number?
friend A1｜超入門	A person you like and spend time with Someone who cares about you A person you know well A person you like to talk to Someone who supports you	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "If you do not want it, Morris," said the other, "give it to me." "I will not," said his friend, doggedly. Examples My best friend is coming to my house. She met an old friend yesterday. I like to talk with my friends.
doggedly C1｜上級	In a way that does not give up easily With strong and steady effort Not stopping even when things are hard With firm and steady mind With a strong will to keep going	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "If you do not want it, Morris," said the other, "give it to me." "I will not," said his friend, doggedly. Examples She worked doggedly to finish her research despite many setbacks. He doggedly pursued his goal of becoming a doctor.
blame A2｜入門	Say someone did something wrong Say something is the cause Hold someone responsible Say it is someone's fault Say who should fix a problem	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text If you keep it, do not blame me for what happens. Examples I blame him for the mess. Don't blame me for the accident.
happen A2｜入門	When something takes place or occurs Something that comes to pass or exists When an event starts or goes on Something that becomes real or true When something arrives or shows up unexpectedly	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text If you keep it, do not blame me for what happens. Examples What happened to you? It happened last night. These things happen sometimes.
pitch B1｜中級入口	Throw something to someone. A sports field or playing area. How high or low a sound is. Try to sell or show an idea. To set up or put something, like a tent.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Pitch it on the fire again like a sensible man." The other shook his head and examined his new possession closely. Examples He can pitch a baseball well. Pitch the ball to me.
sensible B2｜中上級	Showing good judgment and common sense shows good thinking Reasonable and logical; easy to agree with careful and wise realistic and fair	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Pitch it on the fire again like a sensible man." The other shook his head and examined his new possession closely. Examples It is sensible to check the weather before you go hiking. Wearing sensible shoes is important when you walk long distances.
possession B1｜中級入口	Something you own or have. All the things that a person owns; personal belongings. The state of having or owning something. An item that you hold or keep. Legal ownership or control of something.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Pitch it on the fire again like a sensible man." The other shook his head and examined his new possession closely. Examples She kept all her possessions in a small suitcase. The police found the stolen goods in his possession.
closely B1｜中級入口	Very near in distance or time (used mainly with 'follow', 'come after', etc.) Carefully or with much attention Working or connecting in a tight or strong way with others Small distance apart Almost or very near	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Pitch it on the fire again like a sensible man." The other shook his head and examined his new possession closely. Examples Follow the instructions closely. Look closely at the picture.
hold A1｜超入門	To have something in your hand To keep or keep safe To have or carry something inside To stop someone from going To have a meeting or event	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Hold it up in your right hand and wish aloud," said the sergeant-major, "but I warn you of the consequences." "Sounds like the _Arabian Nights_," said Mrs. White, as she rose and began to set the supper. Examples I hold you to your promise. She holds him to his word. They hold her to what she said.
right A1｜超入門	Correct or true The opposite of left Fair or good A legal power or freedom Exactly or straight	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Hold it up in your right hand and wish aloud," said the sergeant-major, "but I warn you of the consequences." "Sounds like the _Arabian Nights_," said Mrs. White, as she rose and began to set the supper. Examples Turn right at the traffic lights. I think you are right. Everyone has the right to a fair trial.
aloud B1｜中級入口	In a voice that others can hear Using your voice, not silently Out loud so people hear Voiced so others listen Not quietly, with sound	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Hold it up in your right hand and wish aloud," said the sergeant-major, "but I warn you of the consequences." "Sounds like the _Arabian Nights_," said Mrs. White, as she rose and began to set the supper. Examples She read aloud to the class. Say the word aloud now.
warn B1｜中級入口	Tell someone about danger before it happens Say to be careful about something Give a notice about a problem Tell someone not to do something To advise someone to be careful in order to avoid something bad	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Hold it up in your right hand and wish aloud," said the sergeant-major, "but I warn you of the consequences." "Sounds like the _Arabian Nights_," said Mrs. White, as she rose and began to set the supper. Examples The doctor warned him about the risks of smoking. She warned us not to go near the old building.
consequence B2｜中上級	Something that happens because of an action The importance or significance of something (e.g., 'a matter of no consequence') What happens after you do something An effect that follows from a choice The outcome that comes next	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Hold it up in your right hand and wish aloud," said the sergeant-major, "but I warn you of the consequences." "Sounds like the _Arabian Nights_," said Mrs. White, as she rose and began to set the supper. Examples Every action has a consequence. Ignoring the warning signs had serious consequences. He faced the consequence bravely.
sound A1｜超入門	A noise you can hear The quality or character of a noise or voice To seem or appear in a certain way To make a noise A long narrow sea area between land	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Hold it up in your right hand and wish aloud," said the sergeant-major, "but I warn you of the consequences." "Sounds like the _Arabian Nights_," said Mrs. White, as she rose and began to set the supper. Examples I heard a loud sound outside. What sound does a cat make? The sound of rain is relaxing.
arabian B2｜中上級	Related to Arabia or the Arabian Peninsula in the Middle East Related to a region known for deserts and old stories Connected to a land between Africa and Asia From the part of the world with camels and sand About a Middle Eastern culture with famous old tales	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Hold it up in your right hand and wish aloud," said the sergeant-major, "but I warn you of the consequences." "Sounds like the _Arabian Nights_," said Mrs. White, as she rose and began to set the supper. Examples The Arabian Peninsula is home to several rich cultures. The Arabian horse is famous for its beauty and speed.
supper A2｜入門	Evening meal you eat at home The meal at the end of the day Food you eat in the evening A meal eaten in the evening, often lighter than dinner Food eaten in the evening to end the day	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Hold it up in your right hand and wish aloud," said the sergeant-major, "but I warn you of the consequences." "Sounds like the _Arabian Nights_," said Mrs. White, as she rose and began to set the supper. Examples We eat supper at six. We usually have supper together as a family.
four A1｜超入門	The number that comes after three and before five A quantity or amount equal to one more than three The digit or symbol representing this number A group or set containing this many items The age when someone has lived this many years	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Do not you think you might wish for four pairs of hands for me?" Her husband drew the talisman from pocket, and then all three burst into laughter as the sergeant-major, with a look of alarm on his face, caught him by the arm. Examples I have four cats. She is four years old. The clock says four.
pair A1｜超入門	Two things that go together or match Two items that are the same or similar A set of two things used together Two objects that belong as one unit Something made of two matching parts	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Do not you think you might wish for four pairs of hands for me?" Her husband drew the talisman from pocket, and then all three burst into laughter as the sergeant-major, with a look of alarm on his face, caught him by the arm. Examples He bought a pair of glasses at the optician. She has a nice pair of earrings. This pair of jeans is too small for me.
talisman B2｜中上級	A lucky object that brings good things. A small thing people think has magic. An object to keep bad luck away. A special object believed to have magical or protective qualities A charm people carry for good luck.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Do not you think you might wish for four pairs of hands for me?" Her husband drew the talisman from pocket, and then all three burst into laughter as the sergeant-major, with a look of alarm on his face, caught him by the arm. Examples I carry a talisman for luck. Many cultures have used talismans as symbols of protection and good fortune.
burst B1｜中級入口	to break open suddenly to come out quickly and loudly to be full and break out to shine or send out suddenly to suddenly start doing something quickly	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Do not you think you might wish for four pairs of hands for me?" Her husband drew the talisman from pocket, and then all three burst into laughter as the sergeant-major, with a look of alarm on his face, caught him by the arm. Examples The balloon will burst soon. The pipe might burst today.
alarm A2｜入門	A sound that warns of danger or problem A machine that makes noise to warn people Feel scared or worried about something A signal that shows something bad is happening A button or device to call for help	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Do not you think you might wish for four pairs of hands for me?" Her husband drew the talisman from pocket, and then all three burst into laughter as the sergeant-major, with a look of alarm on his face, caught him by the arm. Examples The alarm makes a loud noise. I hear the alarm ring.
caught A2｜入門	To get something that moves fast or tries to get away. Used when someone receives or grabs something thrown or dropped. To find someone doing something wrong. To get sick from something. To arrive just in time for something.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Do not you think you might wish for four pairs of hands for me?" Her husband drew the talisman from pocket, and then all three burst into laughter as the sergeant-major, with a look of alarm on his face, caught him by the arm. Examples His hand was caught in the door. She got caught in the rain. He was caught cheating on the exam.
arm A1｜超入門	The part of your body from shoulder to hand One of the two long parts that hold things To give someone weapons To prepare for fight or war To cover or protect something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Do not you think you might wish for four pairs of hands for me?" Her husband drew the talisman from pocket, and then all three burst into laughter as the sergeant-major, with a look of alarm on his face, caught him by the arm. Examples The mother holds her baby in her arms. He put his arms around his friend. She opened her arms to hug me.