Vocabulary The Gift of the Magi — Pack 2

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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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While the mistress of the home is gradually subsiding from the first stage to the second, take a look at the home.
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  • This is my first English class.
  • She made her first cake today.
  • He took his first step yesterday.
stage
A2|入門
  • A raised platform where performers act or sing
  • A particular time or step in a process
  • A point in development or growth
  • A period or part of something happening
  • A level or phase in a sequence
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While the mistress of the home is gradually subsiding from the first stage to the second, take a look at the home.
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  • The singer stood on the stage.
  • We are at the planning stage.
  • This is an important stage.
second
A2|入門
  • Coming right after the first one
  • The one that follows number one
  • Next in order after the first
  • Number two in a line or list
  • The one after the beginning one
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While the mistress of the home is gradually subsiding from the first stage to the second, take a look at the home.
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  • This is my second try.
  • She came second in the race.
  • It's the second house there.
take
A1|超入門
  • To get something with your hand
  • To carry something from one place to another
  • To use a form of transport
  • To do something, used with certain nouns
  • To accept or get something offered
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While the mistress of the home is gradually subsiding from the first stage to the second, take a look at the home.
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  • She takes the book from the shelf.
  • He takes a pen out of his bag.
  • I take my phone out of my pocket.
look
A1|超入門
  • When eyes are directed at something or someone
  • When someone turns their eyes toward something
  • The action of using your eyes to see
  • When your eyes observe or watch something
  • To direct your gaze at something specific
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While the mistress of the home is gradually subsiding from the first stage to the second, take a look at the home.
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  • Look at this!
  • She looks happy today.
  • I look at pictures every day.
furnish
B2|中上級
  • To put tables, chairs, and other items in a room
  • To provide items needed to make a space ready
  • To supply what is needed for a place
  • To give or provide something that is required
  • To equip a room or building with items
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A furnished flat at $8 per week.
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  • They will furnish the room.
  • The apartment is fully furnished.
  • We need to furnish our house.
flat
A2|入門
  • Something that has a smooth surface with no curves or bumps
  • Having no height or being very thin
  • A place where people live inside a building
  • Without much taste or interest
  • When something does not change or go up
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A furnished flat at $8 per week.
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  • The road is very flat.
  • I live in a small flat.
  • This drink tastes flat now.
per
A2|入門
  • For each one of something
  • In relation to every single unit
  • When dividing an amount by each item
  • During or in every time period
  • According to or for every measure
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A furnished flat at $8 per week.
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  • The cost is five dollars per hour.
  • We meet twice per week.
  • The speed is sixty miles per hour.
week
A1|超入門
  • Seven days from Monday to Sunday
  • A short time of seven days
  • A period used for scheduling or planning
  • Seven consecutive days considered as a unit
  • A workweek; the days when people work or are active
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A furnished flat at $8 per week.
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  • We meet every week.
  • The week starts on Monday.
  • Summer vacation is two weeks long.
exactly
A2|入門
  • used to say something is precisely right or correct
  • Used to show the very same thing
  • When something is completely correct or right
  • used with numbers, times, or measurements to mean no more and no less
  • Used to make your point stronger
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It did not exactly beggar description, but it certainly had that word on the lookout for the mendicancy squad.
Examples
  • That's exactly right.
  • It's exactly what I need.
  • We think exactly the same way.
beggar
B1|中級入口
  • A person who asks strangers for money or food
  • Someone who has no money and needs help
  • A person living in very poor conditions
  • Someone who requests charity from others daily
  • A homeless person seeking help from passersby
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It did not exactly beggar description, but it certainly had that word on the lookout for the mendicancy squad.
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  • A beggar asked for food.
  • The beggar sat near the gate.
  • She helped the poor beggar.
description
B1|中級入口
  • Words that tell what something looks like or is
  • When you explain how something appears or seems
  • Information that tells about something or someone
  • A way of saying what something is like
  • Words that help others understand or picture something
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It did not exactly beggar description, but it certainly had that word on the lookout for the mendicancy squad.
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  • The description was very helpful.
  • Can you give a description?
  • I read the product description.
certainly
B1|中級入口
  • Used to show that something is true without doubt
  • A word used to agree strongly with someone
  • When you are very sure about something happening
  • A way to say yes with no question
  • Used to make your words sound more strong
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It did not exactly beggar description, but it certainly had that word on the lookout for the mendicancy squad.
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  • I will certainly be there.
  • This is certainly true.
  • Certainly, you may go now.
word
A1|超入門
  • A unit of language that has meaning, used in speaking or writing.
  • A sound to show an idea or thing.
  • A promise or something you say will happen.
  • A message or news someone tells.
  • One unit of letters in a sentence.
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It did not exactly beggar description, but it certainly had that word on the lookout for the mendicancy squad.
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  • I gave my word to help you.
  • He always keeps his word.
  • She broke her word and didn't come.
lookout
B2|中上級
  • A state of being careful and watching for something
  • A person who watches for danger or problems
  • A high place where someone can watch things
  • The act of watching carefully for something
  • Something that concerns or worries someone
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It did not exactly beggar description, but it certainly had that word on the lookout for the mendicancy squad.
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  • Be on the lookout for danger.
  • The lookout saw ships approaching.
  • That's your own lookout now.
mendicancy
C1|上級
  • The state of being very poor and asking for money
  • The practice of asking others for help or money
  • When someone lives by requesting charity from people
  • The condition of needing to ask for basic needs
  • Living by depending on gifts from strangers
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It did not exactly beggar description, but it certainly had that word on the lookout for the mendicancy squad.
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  • Mendicancy increased after the disaster.
  • The city addressed mendicancy with new policies.
  • He fell into mendicancy after hard times.
squad
B2|中上級
  • A small group of people working together for a special purpose
  • A team of sports players chosen to play together
  • A small organized unit within a larger organization
  • A close group of friends who do things together
  • A set of workers assigned to a particular job
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It did not exactly beggar description, but it certainly had that word on the lookout for the mendicancy squad.
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  • The police squad arrived quickly.
  • She joined the soccer squad.
  • My squad went shopping together.
vestibule
C1|上級
  • A small room or hall at the entrance of a building
  • An entrance area between the outside and inside
  • A passage area connecting two rooms or spaces
  • A small space at the front of a structure
  • A lobby or foyer near the main door
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In the vestibule below was a letter-box into which no letter would go, and an electric button from which no mortal finger could coax a ring.
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  • The vestibule was empty.
  • She waited in the vestibule.
  • The vestibule had a mailbox.
below
A1|超入門
  • In a lower place or position than something else.
  • Less than a number, level, or amount.
  • Directly under something, especially touching or very close to it.
  • At a lower rank, level, or grade in a group or system.
  • Used to show something is written or placed more down on a page or screen.
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In the vestibule below was a letter-box into which no letter would go, and an electric button from which no mortal finger could coax a ring.
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  • The cat is below the table.
  • The temperature dropped below freezing last night.
  • The birds flew below the clouds.
letter-box
A2|入門
  • A container where mail is put for delivery or collection
  • A slot in a door where mail is dropped
  • A place where you receive posted items at home
  • A box attached to a building for incoming mail
  • An opening where correspondence is delivered into a building
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In the vestibule below was a letter-box into which no letter would go, and an electric button from which no mortal finger could coax a ring.
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  • Check the letter-box for mail.
  • The letter-box is by the door.
  • She opened the letter-box carefully.
letter
A1|超入門
  • A written message you send to someone by mail
  • A single character in the alphabet used in writing
  • A formal document sent through the post
  • Something written on paper and sent to communicate
  • A printed or handwritten note delivered by post
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In the vestibule below was a letter-box into which no letter would go, and an electric button from which no mortal finger could coax a ring.
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  • I got a letter today.
  • She wrote him a long letter.
  • The letter A is first.
go
A1|超入門
  • When you move from one place to another place
  • The act of traveling or moving somewhere
  • When you leave and move toward a place
  • Moving away from where you are now
  • The action of traveling to reach somewhere
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In the vestibule below was a letter-box into which no letter would go, and an electric button from which no mortal finger could coax a ring.
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  • I go to work every day.
  • Let's go home now.
  • They go to school together.
electric
A2|入門
  • Something that uses power from wires or batteries
  • Powered by a flow of energy through metal
  • Something that runs on energy from outlets
  • A thing that needs power to work
  • When something causes strong excitement or energy
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In the vestibule below was a letter-box into which no letter would go, and an electric button from which no mortal finger could coax a ring.
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  • I need an electric fan.
  • The electric light is broken.
  • She drives an electric car.
button
A2|入門
  • A small object you press to make something work electrically
  • A small round thing sewn onto clothes for fastening
  • A small round piece that holds clothing parts together
  • Something you click on a computer or phone screen
  • A small control piece that activates a device or function
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In the vestibule below was a letter-box into which no letter would go, and an electric button from which no mortal finger could coax a ring.
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  • Press the button here.
  • The button is broken now.
  • I lost a button yesterday.
mortal
C1|上級
  • Any person who is alive and can die
  • A human being who will not live forever
  • Something that can cause someone to stop living
  • Very great or extreme in degree
  • A regular person without special powers or abilities
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In the vestibule below was a letter-box into which no letter would go, and an electric button from which no mortal finger could coax a ring.
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  • All humans are mortal.
  • The wound was mortal.
  • Mortals cannot fly without machines.
finger
A1|超入門
  • One of the five long thin parts at the end of your hand
  • A body part you use to touch and hold things
  • The thin parts that extend from your palm
  • The movable parts at the end of each hand
  • Parts of your hand used for gripping and feeling
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In the vestibule below was a letter-box into which no letter would go, and an electric button from which no mortal finger could coax a ring.
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  • I cut my finger yesterday.
  • She pointed her finger at me.
  • His fingers are very long.
coax
B2|中上級
  • When you gently try to make something work or happen
  • Trying to persuade someone by being kind and patient
  • Using gentle words to get someone to do something
  • Slowly and carefully getting a good result through patience
  • The act of gently encouraging movement or change
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In the vestibule below was a letter-box into which no letter would go, and an electric button from which no mortal finger could coax a ring.
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  • She coaxed the cat down from the tree.
  • He coaxed a smile from her face.
  • They coaxed him to stay longer.
ring
A2|入門
  • The sound a bell or button makes
  • A circular piece of jewelry worn on a finger
  • A circular shape or band
  • When you call someone by phone
  • A space where people compete or perform
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In the vestibule below was a letter-box into which no letter would go, and an electric button from which no mortal finger could coax a ring.
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  • The phone rang twice.
  • She has a beautiful ring.
  • Please ring the bell.
also
A1|超入門
  • In addition to something else
  • Too; as well
  • And something more
  • Together with something else
  • Linking two facts
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Also appertaining thereunto was a card bearing the name "Mr. James Dillingham Young." The "Dillingham" had been flung to the breeze during a former period of prosperity when its possessor was being paid $30 per week.
Examples
  • The movie is good, but also very sad.
  • I like pizza. I also like pasta.
  • She is smart but also very kind.
appertain
C1|上級
  • Something that belongs to or goes with something else
  • When something relates to or concerns a matter
  • Things that are connected to a specific situation
  • What is proper or suitable for something
  • Parts or features that come with something
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Also appertaining thereunto was a card bearing the name "Mr. James Dillingham Young." The "Dillingham" had been flung to the breeze during a former period of prosperity when its possessor was being paid $30 per week.
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  • These rights appertain to all citizens.
  • The duties appertain to his office.
  • Rules appertaining to membership are strict.
thereunto
C1|上級
  • Connected or related to that thing or matter
  • To that specific thing or place mentioned before
  • In addition to something already mentioned or described
  • Attached or connected in a formal legal way
  • Belonging as a part of something larger
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Also appertaining thereunto was a card bearing the name "Mr. James Dillingham Young." The "Dillingham" had been flung to the breeze during a former period of prosperity when its possessor was being paid $30 per week.
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  • The house and land thereunto were sold.
  • All rights thereunto were transferred.
  • The contract and clauses thereunto apply.
card
A2|入門
  • A small piece of stiff paper with information or a name on it
  • A folded piece of paper you send for special times
  • A small plastic rectangle used to pay for things
  • One piece from a set used to play games
  • A small flat object that stores electronic information or allows access
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Also appertaining thereunto was a card bearing the name "Mr. James Dillingham Young." The "Dillingham" had been flung to the breeze during a former period of prosperity when its possessor was being paid $30 per week.
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  • I need a new card.
  • She sent me a card.
  • Can you pass me that card?
bear
B2|中上級
  • A big animal with fur and claws
  • To carry or hold something
  • To accept or deal with something hard
  • To produce or give something
  • To move or turn in a direction
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Also appertaining thereunto was a card bearing the name "Mr. James Dillingham Young." The "Dillingham" had been flung to the breeze during a former period of prosperity when its possessor was being paid $30 per week.
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  • I can't bear this pain anymore.
  • She bore the bad news well.
  • He cannot bear the cold weather.
name
A1|超入門
  • The word or words used to call someone
  • What someone or something is called
  • The special word that identifies a person
  • A word that people use to refer to or call you
  • What you are called by others
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Also appertaining thereunto was a card bearing the name "Mr. James Dillingham Young." The "Dillingham" had been flung to the breeze during a former period of prosperity when its possessor was being paid $30 per week.
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  • My name is John.
  • What's her name?
  • Please write your name.
flung
B2|中上級
  • threw something with force or in a sudden, energetic way
  • threw or dropped something carelessly, without caring where it landed
  • moved something by swinging or tossing
  • threw something to someone or in a particular direction quickly
  • moved oneself or something suddenly with great force or enthusiasm
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Also appertaining thereunto was a card bearing the name "Mr. James Dillingham Young." The "Dillingham" had been flung to the breeze during a former period of prosperity when its possessor was being paid $30 per week.
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  • He flung the ball across the field.
  • She flung the door open.
breeze
B1|中級入口
  • The air or wind, especially when moving gently
  • A light and soft wind that moves slowly
  • Something that is very easy to do
  • When air moves in a pleasant way outdoors
  • A flow of air that cools you down
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Also appertaining thereunto was a card bearing the name "Mr. James Dillingham Young." The "Dillingham" had been flung to the breeze during a former period of prosperity when its possessor was being paid $30 per week.
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  • A nice breeze blew today.
  • The test was a breeze.
  • I felt the cool breeze.
former
B1|中級入口
  • from a time before now
  • from an earlier time
  • from a past time
  • relating to an earlier time or previous role
  • from before now
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Also appertaining thereunto was a card bearing the name "Mr. James Dillingham Young." The "Dillingham" had been flung to the breeze during a former period of prosperity when its possessor was being paid $30 per week.
Examples
  • He met his former teacher.
  • This is my former address.
period
B1|中級入口
  • A length of time in the past or future
  • A span of time with certain features
  • A lesson time at school each day
  • The dot mark at the end of sentences
  • When women bleed each month naturally
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Also appertaining thereunto was a card bearing the name "Mr. James Dillingham Young." The "Dillingham" had been flung to the breeze during a former period of prosperity when its possessor was being paid $30 per week.
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  • That period was difficult.
  • She has a free period today.
  • Put a period here.
prosperity
B2|中上級
  • A time when someone has money and success
  • When things go well and money comes in
  • A state of being rich and doing well
  • Having wealth and good fortune in life
  • When money and good things are plenty
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Also appertaining thereunto was a card bearing the name "Mr. James Dillingham Young." The "Dillingham" had been flung to the breeze during a former period of prosperity when its possessor was being paid $30 per week.
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  • The nation enjoyed great prosperity.
  • Prosperity came after hard work.
  • Everyone wishes for peace and prosperity.
possessor
C1|上級
  • A person who owns or has something
  • Someone who holds or keeps something
  • A person who has control over something
  • Someone who has gotten or received something
  • A person who has something in their care
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Also appertaining thereunto was a card bearing the name "Mr. James Dillingham Young." The "Dillingham" had been flung to the breeze during a former period of prosperity when its possessor was being paid $30 per week.
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  • The possessor of the card smiled.
  • She is the possessor of great wealth.
  • He became the possessor of land.
paid
A2|入門
  • When someone receives money for work done
  • To give money for something you buy or use
  • The act of giving money that is owed
  • When you spend money on something
  • To give attention or respect to something
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Also appertaining thereunto was a card bearing the name "Mr. James Dillingham Young." The "Dillingham" had been flung to the breeze during a former period of prosperity when its possessor was being paid $30 per week.
Examples
  • I paid for lunch today.
  • She gets paid monthly.
  • He paid the bill yesterday.
now
A1|超入門
  • At this time
  • Right away
  • In the present moment
  • From this time
  • Currently happening
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Now, when the income was shrunk to $20, though, they were thinking seriously of contracting to a modest and unassuming D.
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  • I am eating lunch now.
  • What are you doing now?
  • She is at school now.
income
B1|中級入口
  • The money that a person or family gets regularly
  • Money you receive from work or business
  • The amount of money earned over time
  • Money gained from investments or property
  • Earnings that support living expenses
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Now, when the income was shrunk to $20, though, they were thinking seriously of contracting to a modest and unassuming D.
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  • His monthly income is stable.
  • They need more income.
  • Her income supports the family.
shrunk
B1|中級入口
  • When something became smaller in size or amount
  • Something that got smaller after being washed or heated
  • When something became less in number or quantity
  • Something that reduced or decreased over time
  • When something moved back or became less visible
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Now, when the income was shrunk to $20, though, they were thinking seriously of contracting to a modest and unassuming D.
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  • My shirt shrunk in the wash.
  • The company shrunk last year.
  • His savings have shrunk recently.
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'
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Now, when the income was shrunk to $20, though, they were thinking seriously of contracting to a modest and unassuming D.
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  • 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.
think
A1|超入門
  • to have an opinion or belief about something
  • to believe something is probably true
  • to use your mind to consider or work out something
  • to form a judgment or evaluation about someone or something
  • to have a vague idea or guess about something
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Now, when the income was shrunk to $20, though, they were thinking seriously of contracting to a modest and unassuming D.
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  • I think you are right.
  • What do you think?
  • She thinks it's a good plan.
seriously
B1|中級入口
  • In a careful and thoughtful way
  • In a way that shows you are not joking
  • To a great or worrying degree
  • Used to show surprise or disbelief about something
  • In an important or genuine manner
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Now, when the income was shrunk to $20, though, they were thinking seriously of contracting to a modest and unassuming D.
Examples
  • Are you seriously going there?
  • She thought seriously about it.
  • He was seriously hurt yesterday.
contract
B2|中上級
  • When something becomes smaller or shorter in size
  • A written agreement between two or more parties
  • When you make something become less or reduce it
  • To get a disease or illness from somewhere
  • When you formally agree to do something
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Now, when the income was shrunk to $20, though, they were thinking seriously of contracting to a modest and unassuming D.
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  • Sign the contract here.
  • Muscles contract and relax.
  • She contracted a cold.
modest
B2|中上級
  • Something that is small in size or amount
  • A person who does not talk much about achievements
  • When someone does not show off or boast
  • Something simple and not fancy or expensive
  • A feeling of being shy or reserved around others
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Now, when the income was shrunk to $20, though, they were thinking seriously of contracting to a modest and unassuming D.
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  • She earned a modest salary.
  • He was modest about his success.
  • They lived in a modest house.
unassume
C1|上級
  • Something that is simple and not trying to impress others
  • A person who is quiet and does not boast
  • When something looks plain and ordinary
  • Not trying to get attention or look important
  • Something that is small or basic in appearance
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Now, when the income was shrunk to $20, though, they were thinking seriously of contracting to a modest and unassuming D.
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  • He has an unassuming personality.
  • The house looked very unassuming.
  • She remained unassuming despite her fame.