Vocabulary The Monkey's Paw — Pack 9

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credulity C1｜上級	Believing things too easily without proof Trusting something quickly without doubt Being quick to believe new things Not checking if something is true before it is believed Believing without questions or proof	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Well, wish for two hundred pounds, then; that just do it." His father, smiling shamefacedly at his own credulity, held up the talisman, as his son, with a solemn face, somewhat marred by a wink at his mother, sat down at the piano and struck a few impressive chords. Examples Children are known for their credulity. His credulity makes him easy to deceive.
held A1｜超入門	To have something in your hand or arms To contain something inside To organize or have an event To keep something or someone still To believe or think something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Well, wish for two hundred pounds, then; that just do it." His father, smiling shamefacedly at his own credulity, held up the talisman, as his son, with a solemn face, somewhat marred by a wink at his mother, sat down at the piano and struck a few impressive chords. Examples The old book held many secrets. Her bag held all her money. The box held a special gift.
solemn B2｜中上級	serious and quiet not funny or happy very formal and respectful deeply important and true calm and thoughtful	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Well, wish for two hundred pounds, then; that just do it." His father, smiling shamefacedly at his own credulity, held up the talisman, as his son, with a solemn face, somewhat marred by a wink at his mother, sat down at the piano and struck a few impressive chords. Examples He has a solemn face. She made a solemn promise.
mar C1｜上級	To damage something so it looks less beautiful To spoil the appearance of something To cause something to become less perfect or enjoyable To hurt the quality or beauty To make something look worse or damaged	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Well, wish for two hundred pounds, then; that just do it." His father, smiling shamefacedly at his own credulity, held up the talisman, as his son, with a solemn face, somewhat marred by a wink at his mother, sat down at the piano and struck a few impressive chords. Examples The scratch mars the glass. Don't mar the beautiful view. Nothing could mar the beauty of that evening.
wink B1｜中級入口	To close one eye quickly to show a secret or joke To blink one eye to get attention To close one eye briefly as a friendly signal To send a small sign with your eye To close and open one eye quickly as a gesture	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Well, wish for two hundred pounds, then; that just do it." His father, smiling shamefacedly at his own credulity, held up the talisman, as his son, with a solemn face, somewhat marred by a wink at his mother, sat down at the piano and struck a few impressive chords. Examples I wink at my friend. She winked at him to show she was joking.
piano A2｜入門	A large musical instrument with a keyboard of black and white keys that you press to make sounds. An instrument you press keys to make music. A large keyboard instrument used for playing music. A musical instrument with many white and black keys. A keyboard instrument played by pressing keys with the fingers.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Well, wish for two hundred pounds, then; that just do it." His father, smiling shamefacedly at his own credulity, held up the talisman, as his son, with a solemn face, somewhat marred by a wink at his mother, sat down at the piano and struck a few impressive chords. Examples He learned to play the piano when he was six. The piano in the hall is very old.
struck B1｜中級入口	Hit something with force Something suddenly happened Lightning hit something Reached or made an agreement Stopped work to protest	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Well, wish for two hundred pounds, then; that just do it." His father, smiling shamefacedly at his own credulity, held up the talisman, as his son, with a solemn face, somewhat marred by a wink at his mother, sat down at the piano and struck a few impressive chords. Examples He struck the ball hard. She struck the drum loudly.
few A2｜入門	A small number of things or people Not many but some A small amount that exists Several but not a lot A limited quantity of something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Well, wish for two hundred pounds, then; that just do it." His father, smiling shamefacedly at his own credulity, held up the talisman, as his son, with a solemn face, somewhat marred by a wink at his mother, sat down at the piano and struck a few impressive chords. Examples I need a few minutes. She has a few friends. There are a few problems.
chord B2｜中上級	A strong feeling that is triggered by something (used in the phrase 'strike a chord') A combination of musical notes played at the same time Several musical tones that sound together in harmony A group of notes that blend together musically Notes struck together to make one sound	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Well, wish for two hundred pounds, then; that just do it." His father, smiling shamefacedly at his own credulity, held up the talisman, as his son, with a solemn face, somewhat marred by a wink at his mother, sat down at the piano and struck a few impressive chords. Examples She played a simple chord. That chord sounds beautiful on the piano. His words struck a chord.
distinctly B2｜中上級	In a clear way that you can easily see or hear In a way that is clearly different from others In a way that shows strong feeling or opinion Easy to notice or recognize In a way that stands out from others	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "I wish for two hundred pounds," said the old man distinctly. Examples I can distinctly hear the birds. I distinctly remember seeing her at the station.
fine A1｜超入門	Good or okay Thin or small Money paid as punishment Of high quality; used for special or elegant things Clear or sunny weather	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text A fine crash from the piano greeted the words, interrupted by a shuddering cry from the old man. Examples Everything will work out fine. Don't worry, it will be fine. Everything turned out fine in the end.
crash A2｜入門	To hit something very hard and break or stop moving To make a loud noise from hitting something To lose control and fall while moving To suddenly stop working (like a computer) To sleep somewhere informally, usually because you have no other option	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text A fine crash from the piano greeted the words, interrupted by a shuddering cry from the old man. Examples Two cars crashed at the intersection. My computer crashed and I lost all my work.
greet A2｜入門	To say hello or welcome someone when you meet them To welcome someone by saying something friendly To meet someone with a friendly word or action To say hello or wave to someone you see or meet To acknowledge someone's arrival with words or gestures	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text A fine crash from the piano greeted the words, interrupted by a shuddering cry from the old man. Examples I greet my friends when I see them at school. She greeted me with a smile. They greet visitors at the door.
interrupt B1｜中級入口	To stop someone while they are speaking or doing something To make someone stop what they are saying The act of breaking into someone's speech or activity To cause a process, event, or activity to stop for a period of time To break the continuity of a broadcast, signal, or scheduled event	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text A fine crash from the piano greeted the words, interrupted by a shuddering cry from the old man. Examples Sorry to interrupt you. Please don't interrupt me while I'm on the phone. The phone interrupted our dinner.
shudder B2｜中上級	A sudden shaking movement of the body from fear or disgust When your body shakes quickly because you are cold A quick shake from a very bad feeling When something like a machine shakes or vibrates To shake briefly from a strong emotion or feeling	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text A fine crash from the piano greeted the words, interrupted by a shuddering cry from the old man. Examples I shudder at the thought of speaking in public. She shuddered in the cold wind. The house shuddered during the storm.
ran A1｜超入門	Moved quickly by foot Went somewhere fast Participated in a race Escaped quickly Ran quickly to reach or catch something in time	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text His wife and son ran toward him. Examples The dog ran across the yard. I ran in the park yesterday. She ran fast and won the race.
move A1｜超入門	To go from one place to another place To change the position of something To go and live in a different house When something changes its location To start doing something or act quickly	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "It moved," he cried, with a glance of disgust at the object as it lay on the floor. Examples Please move your car. I want to move to Paris. The bus will move when everyone is on board.
cried A2｜入門	Had tears falling from the eyes because of sadness, pain, or strong emotion. To say something in a loud voice suddenly Speaking with a loud sound because of strong feelings When a person shouts something with emotion To speak very loudly and suddenly about something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "It moved," he cried, with a glance of disgust at the object as it lay on the floor. Examples She cried loudly for help. The baby cried all night. He cried when he was very sad.
disgust B2｜中上級	A strong feeling of dislike or sickness A very strong feeling of dislike or disapproval A feeling of nausea or revulsion caused by something offensive to the senses A strong reaction of disapproval or repulsion toward something offensive A strong moral disapproval of something cruel, unfair, or immoral	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "It moved," he cried, with a glance of disgust at the object as it lay on the floor. Examples I feel disgust when I see bugs. The smell filled me with disgust.
object A2｜入門	A thing you can see or touch Something you use for a purpose A physical thing, not a living person or animal A goal or aim to reach To say that you disagree with or dislike something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "It moved," he cried, with a glance of disgust at the object as it lay on the floor. Examples This small object is very old. What is that strange object on the table? She found a shiny object in the box.
lay A2｜入門	Put something down gently (of a bird) to produce eggs Put something flat on a surface Place something carefully in a position Put something down to rest	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "It moved," he cried, with a glance of disgust at the object as it lay on the floor. Examples She lays the book on the table. I lay my clothes out every morning. He lays the cards on the floor.
floor A1｜超入門	The bottom part of a room you walk on A level of a building (used to say which level you are on) The ground inside a building The lower part of a place you walk inside The number of a level in a building (first floor, second floor, etc.)	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "It moved," he cried, with a glance of disgust at the object as it lay on the floor. Examples The book fell on the floor. Please sit on the floor. I clean the floor every day.
twist A2｜入門	To turn or wind something so that it changes shape or opens To turn a part of your body, sometimes causing injury A sudden change in a story or plan A bent or curved shape in something, like a road or wire The act of turning or rotating something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "As I wished, it twisted in my hand like a snake." "Well, I do not see the money," said his son as he picked it up and placed it on the table, "and I bet I never shall." "It must have been your fancy, father," said his wife, regarding him anxiously. Examples Twist the cap to open it. The story has an unexpected twist. Be careful not to twist your ankle.
snake A1｜超入門	A long, thin animal with no legs. A reptile that moves along the ground on its body. An animal that can sometimes be dangerous and may bite. An animal that can be a pet. A wild animal found in nature.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "As I wished, it twisted in my hand like a snake." "Well, I do not see the money," said his son as he picked it up and placed it on the table, "and I bet I never shall." "It must have been your fancy, father," said his wife, regarding him anxiously. Examples The snake is on the rock. I saw a snake in the grass.
money A1｜超入門	Things like coins and bills used to buy what you need What you use to pay for things in shops Paper and metal pieces that let you purchase items What people earn or use to pay for things Currency used when buying or selling something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "As I wished, it twisted in my hand like a snake." "Well, I do not see the money," said his son as he picked it up and placed it on the table, "and I bet I never shall." "It must have been your fancy, father," said his wife, regarding him anxiously. Examples I need money to buy food. She saves money every month. Do you have enough money?
pick A1｜超入門	To choose one thing from many things To take something with your fingers To select or decide on something you want To remove something by pulling it To take or lift something with your fingers	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "As I wished, it twisted in my hand like a snake." "Well, I do not see the money," said his son as he picked it up and placed it on the table, "and I bet I never shall." "It must have been your fancy, father," said his wife, regarding him anxiously. Examples Pick one apple from the basket. She picked the biggest strawberry. Please pick a seat.
bet B1｜中級入口	To risk money to win more money. To feel very sure or confident about something. To say something will happen with confidence. To play a game where you risk money or things. To make a guess about something.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "As I wished, it twisted in my hand like a snake." "Well, I do not see the money," said his son as he picked it up and placed it on the table, "and I bet I never shall." "It must have been your fancy, father," said his wife, regarding him anxiously. Examples I bet five dollars on the game. I bet you've never tried sushi before.
anxiously B2｜中上級	In a worried way With worry or nervousness In a way that shows both eagerness and nervousness Showing worry or unease In a way that shows unease or distress	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "As I wished, it twisted in my hand like a snake." "Well, I do not see the money," said his son as he picked it up and placed it on the table, "and I bet I never shall." "It must have been your fancy, father," said his wife, regarding him anxiously. Examples She waited anxiously for news. He looked anxiously at the clock.
though A2｜入門	But, it is different than what you expect Even if something is true Although something happens Still, in spite of that used at the end of a sentence to mean 'however' or 'but'	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Never mind, though; there no harm done, but it gave me a shock all the same." They sat down by the fire again while the two men finished their pipes. Examples I like him, though he talks too much. It's cold today, though the sun is shining. She came to the party, though she was tired.
gave A1｜超入門	Handed something to someone. Offered or presented something to someone. To let someone have something. To do something for someone as a favor. To pass out or share things with others.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Never mind, though; there no harm done, but it gave me a shock all the same." They sat down by the fire again while the two men finished their pipes. Examples My friend gave me a birthday present. She gave him some money yesterday. The teacher gave us homework.
shock B1｜中級入口	A strong feeling of surprise or horror A sudden bad event that hurts or scares An electric hurt that feels sudden A sudden event or change that has a big effect on something A medical problem when your body is weak	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Never mind, though; there no harm done, but it gave me a shock all the same." They sat down by the fire again while the two men finished their pipes. Examples I felt shock when I saw the news. The loud noise gave me a shock.
same A1｜超入門	Not different or not changed Exactly alike or identical One thing, not another one Something that does not vary Without any difference or change	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Never mind, though; there no harm done, but it gave me a shock all the same." They sat down by the fire again while the two men finished their pipes. Examples We have the same bag. They arrived at the same time. She wears the same dress.
finish A2｜入門	To complete something or bring it to an end To do the last part of something When something comes to an end To reach the end of a task To use up or consume all of something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Never mind, though; there no harm done, but it gave me a shock all the same." They sat down by the fire again while the two men finished their pipes. Examples I will finish my report by tomorrow. Did you finish your work? The game finishes at 9.
pipe A2｜入門	A long tube that carries water or gas A tube through which liquid or air moves A long hollow thing for moving things inside A tube system that brings water to buildings Something long and round with a hole inside	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Never mind, though; there no harm done, but it gave me a shock all the same." They sat down by the fire again while the two men finished their pipes. Examples The pipe is leaking water. He cut the old pipe. A pipe runs under the road.
outside A1｜超入門	not inside a building or room in the open air beyond the limits or boundaries of something the outer surface or side of something away from home	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Outside, the wind was higher than ever, and the old man started nervously at the sound of a door banging upstairs. Examples The children are playing outside. She looked out of the window. They heard a noise outside the house.
higher A2｜入門	At a greater distance above the ground Greater in height (for buildings, walls, or structures) More in number or amount Of greater rank, status, or importance Greater in pitch or tone (for sounds and voices)	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Outside, the wind was higher than ever, and the old man started nervously at the sound of a door banging upstairs. Examples The bird flies higher in the sky. Can you jump higher than me? The balloon goes higher and higher.
ever A2｜入門	at any time always used in questions to ask if something happens at any time in your life at least once	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Outside, the wind was higher than ever, and the old man started nervously at the sound of a door banging upstairs. Examples The prince and princess lived happily ever after. We were happy ever after that day. They stayed friends ever after.
nervously B1｜中級入口	in an anxious or nervous way with fear or anxious feelings in an uneasy or self-conscious way feeling uncertain and hesitant in a way that shows you might be scared	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Outside, the wind was higher than ever, and the old man started nervously at the sound of a door banging upstairs. Examples She laughed nervously at the joke. He walked nervously to the door.
upstairs A2｜入門	Located on a floor above the ground floor. Moving toward a higher floor. In or to an upper part of the house At or on the next level up Moving or being to a higher place in the house	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Outside, the wind was higher than ever, and the old man started nervously at the sound of a door banging upstairs. Examples My bedroom is upstairs. He went upstairs to sleep. The bathroom is upstairs.
silence B2｜中上級	No sound at all A quiet time Stopping talking Peace with no noise No noise from people	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text A silence unusual and depressing settled upon all three, which lasted until the old couple rose to retire for the night. Examples The silence in the room was scary. I don't like the silence at night. The long silence made me worried.
unusual B2｜中上級	Not typical or common; different from what people usually expect. Different from what you see often Strange or not like others Rare or not often found Not like usual things	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text A silence unusual and depressing settled upon all three, which lasted until the old couple rose to retire for the night. Examples This is a very unusual restaurant. She wears unusual clothes to school. That's an unusual name for a dog.
depress B1｜中級入口	To make someone feel very sad or without hope To cause someone to feel low in spirits or lose hope To push or press something down To make something lower or reduce it To make someone feel sad or discouraged	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text A silence unusual and depressing settled upon all three, which lasted until the old couple rose to retire for the night. Examples Sad movies depress me. Depress the button gently. High taxes can depress economic growth.
settle B1｜中級入口	When you make a place your new home When you end an argument or problem When something goes down and stops moving When you pay money that you owe When you become calm and comfortable somewhere	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text A silence unusual and depressing settled upon all three, which lasted until the old couple rose to retire for the night. Examples They settled in a new city. Please settle the bill. The cat settled on my lap.
until A2｜入門	When something continues up to a certain time and then stops The time before something happens or changes Showing how long something goes on before it ends From now to a point when something different happens Continuing through time up to a specific moment	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text A silence unusual and depressing settled upon all three, which lasted until the old couple rose to retire for the night. Examples I wait here until you come back. She studied until midnight. The shop is open until six o'clock.
couple A2｜入門	Two things or people together A small number, usually two or a few Two people in a close relationship Two things that work or come together Two people who are married or dating	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text A silence unusual and depressing settled upon all three, which lasted until the old couple rose to retire for the night. Examples I see a couple of birds. There are a couple of books on the table.
retire B2｜中上級	To permanently stop working, usually when you reach a certain age To leave a job forever To stop working and relax To finish your work life To withdraw from a competition or public life (e.g., a sports player)	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text A silence unusual and depressing settled upon all three, which lasted until the old couple rose to retire for the night. Examples She plans to retire at sixty-five after thirty years of teaching. He retired from professional football due to a knee injury.
expect B1｜中級入口	To think something will happen soon To believe someone or something will arrive or come To think or suppose something is probably true To look forward to something To require someone to do something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "I expect you find the cash tied up in a big bag in the middle of your bed," said Herbert, as he bade them good-night, "and something horrible squatting up on top of the wardrobe watching you as you pocket your ill-gotten gains." He sat alone in the darkness, gazing at the dying fire, and seeing faces in it. Examples I expected rain, but it was sunny. She didn't expect a birthday party. What do you expect to see there?
find A1｜超入門	to see or get something after looking for it to learn where something is to get something by chance to think or feel a certain way about something to show or make a decision about something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "I expect you find the cash tied up in a big bag in the middle of your bed," said Herbert, as he bade them good-night, "and something horrible squatting up on top of the wardrobe watching you as you pocket your ill-gotten gains." He sat alone in the darkness, gazing at the dying fire, and seeing faces in it. Examples I find a good restaurant near my house. He finds his keys under the table. They find a nice park for walking.
cash A2｜入門	Money in coins or paper, not cards or checks To change a check or voucher into money Money that you can hold and use right away To receive money for something sold To get money by exchanging something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "I expect you find the cash tied up in a big bag in the middle of your bed," said Herbert, as he bade them good-night, "and something horrible squatting up on top of the wardrobe watching you as you pocket your ill-gotten gains." He sat alone in the darkness, gazing at the dying fire, and seeing faces in it. Examples I always pay with cash. She has cash in her purse.
tied B1｜中級入口	fastened or secured by tying with a string, lace, or rope holding two or more things together by tying fastened or closed by knot draw or equal score in a game or contest connected by feelings or friendship	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "I expect you find the cash tied up in a big bag in the middle of your bed," said Herbert, as he bade them good-night, "and something horrible squatting up on top of the wardrobe watching you as you pocket your ill-gotten gains." He sat alone in the darkness, gazing at the dying fire, and seeing faces in it. Examples He tied the box with rope. She tied her shoe tightly.