Vocabulary The Gift of the Magi — Pack 5

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live
A1|超入門
  • to have your home in a place
  • to be alive or not dead
  • to stay and make your life somewhere
  • to have a way of life
  • happening now, not recorded (adjective/adverb use)
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Had the queen of Sheba lived in the flat across the airshaft, Della would have let her hair hang out the window some day to dry just to depreciate Her Majesty jewels and gifts.
Examples
  • I live in Tokyo with my family.
  • Where do you live?
  • My grandparents live near the park.
across
A2|入門
  • From one side to the other side
  • On the other side of something
  • In different places over an area
  • Covering or spanning the width of a surface
  • Stretching or extending over something from one side to the other
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Had the queen of Sheba lived in the flat across the airshaft, Della would have let her hair hang out the window some day to dry just to depreciate Her Majesty jewels and gifts.
Examples
  • The bird flew across the sky.
  • She walked across the street.
  • A plane moves across the clouds.
airshaft
C1|上級
  • A narrow open space between tall buildings that lets in light and air
  • A vertical passage that brings fresh air into a building
  • An opening between structures that allows air to move through
  • A gap in construction that provides circulation of air
  • A channel in a building that carries air vertically
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Had the queen of Sheba lived in the flat across the airshaft, Della would have let her hair hang out the window some day to dry just to depreciate Her Majesty jewels and gifts.
Examples
  • The apartment overlooks a narrow airshaft.
  • Fresh air comes through the airshaft.
  • Windows face the airshaft between buildings.
hang
A2|入門
  • To kill someone by putting a rope around their neck
  • To put something on a wall or hook
  • When something stays in the air or above
  • To spend time in a place doing nothing special
  • When something drops down from a higher place
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Had the queen of Sheba lived in the flat across the airshaft, Della would have let her hair hang out the window some day to dry just to depreciate Her Majesty jewels and gifts.
Examples
  • Hang your coat here.
  • The picture hangs on the wall.
  • Let's hang out later.
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
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Had the queen of Sheba lived in the flat across the airshaft, Della would have let her hair hang out the window some day to dry just to depreciate Her Majesty jewels and gifts.
Examples
  • I need some water, please.
  • She bought some apples at the store.
  • Can you lend me some money?
dry
A1|超入門
  • Not wet; having no water on the surface
  • Not rainy or wet weather
  • Without liquid or juice
  • To remove water or moisture from something
  • Lacking water or moisture
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Had the queen of Sheba lived in the flat across the airshaft, Della would have let her hair hang out the window some day to dry just to depreciate Her Majesty jewels and gifts.
Examples
  • My shirt is dry now.
  • The ground is dry.
depreciate
C1|上級
  • To make something seem less valuable or important
  • When something loses value over time
  • To become worth less money than before
  • To reduce the recorded value of something
  • When worth or quality goes down
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Had the queen of Sheba lived in the flat across the airshaft, Della would have let her hair hang out the window some day to dry just to depreciate Her Majesty jewels and gifts.
Examples
  • New cars depreciate very fast.
  • The equipment will depreciate over time.
  • Her work depreciates all others.
majesty
B2|中上級
  • A formal title used for a king or queen
  • The impressive beauty or power of something grand
  • A quality that makes something look very important
  • The great dignity that commands respect and wonder
  • When something appears noble and very grand
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Had the queen of Sheba lived in the flat across the airshaft, Della would have let her hair hang out the window some day to dry just to depreciate Her Majesty jewels and gifts.
Examples
  • Her Majesty arrived at noon.
  • The mountains have great majesty.
  • His Majesty spoke to the people.
jewel
B1|中級入口
  • A beautiful valuable stone used to make special objects
  • A precious stone that costs a lot of money
  • A shiny colorful stone used in rings and necklaces
  • Something very special or highly valued by someone
  • A small hard stone cut to look very pretty
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Had the queen of Sheba lived in the flat across the airshaft, Della would have let her hair hang out the window some day to dry just to depreciate Her Majesty jewels and gifts.
Examples
  • The crown had many jewels.
  • She wore a beautiful jewel.
  • This jewel is very expensive.
gift
A2|入門
  • Something that you give to another person
  • A present you give on special days
  • Something given to show you care
  • An item given without asking for payment
  • A natural ability or talent that someone has
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Had the queen of Sheba lived in the flat across the airshaft, Della would have let her hair hang out the window some day to dry just to depreciate Her Majesty jewels and gifts.
Examples
  • I bought a gift for my mother's birthday.
  • I gave her a gift.
  • She has a real gift for singing.
king
A1|超入門
  • A male ruler of a country or land
  • A man who leads a nation by birth
  • The male head of a royal family
  • A man born to rule a land
  • The highest male leader in a realm
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Had King Solomon been the janitor, with all his treasures piled up in the basement, Jim would have pulled out his watch every time he passed, just to see him pluck at his beard from envy.
Examples
  • The king lives in a castle.
  • The king has a crown.
  • She met the king yesterday.
solomon
B2|中上級
  • A king in the Bible known for great wisdom and wealth
  • A person from ancient times who judged wisely and fairly
  • Someone known for making very smart choices and judgments
  • A figure remembered for having many valuable things and knowledge
  • A name used to describe someone with exceptional understanding
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Had King Solomon been the janitor, with all his treasures piled up in the basement, Jim would have pulled out his watch every time he passed, just to see him pluck at his beard from envy.
Examples
  • King Solomon was very wise.
  • Solomon judged fairly between two people.
  • The story of Solomon is famous.
janitor
B1|中級入口
  • A person who cleans and takes care of a building
  • Someone whose job is keeping places tidy and maintained
  • A worker who does cleaning and repair tasks
  • A person employed to maintain a property
  • Someone who looks after buildings and keeps them working
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Had King Solomon been the janitor, with all his treasures piled up in the basement, Jim would have pulled out his watch every time he passed, just to see him pluck at his beard from envy.
Examples
  • The janitor cleaned the school.
  • Our janitor is very helpful.
  • The janitor locked the door.
treasure
B1|中級入口
  • Something very valuable like gold or jewels
  • A thing you value and keep safe
  • Something precious that someone cares about deeply
  • Items of great worth kept hidden or stored
  • A collection of costly or special objects
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Had King Solomon been the janitor, with all his treasures piled up in the basement, Jim would have pulled out his watch every time he passed, just to see him pluck at his beard from envy.
Examples
  • They found buried treasure.
  • This book is a treasure.
  • The treasure was hidden well.
pile
B1|中級入口
  • When things are stacked up together in one place
  • A large amount of things on top of each other
  • A group of things placed together in a stack
  • When you put many things together in a heap
  • A large quantity of something gathered in one spot
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Had King Solomon been the janitor, with all his treasures piled up in the basement, Jim would have pulled out his watch every time he passed, just to see him pluck at his beard from envy.
Examples
  • A pile of books sat on the floor.
  • She piled the dishes carefully.
  • The pile grew taller each day.
basement
A2|入門
  • A room or floor below the ground level of a building
  • The lowest floor in a house or building
  • An underground storage area in a structure
  • A lower level space beneath the main floors
  • The bottom story of a building structure
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Had King Solomon been the janitor, with all his treasures piled up in the basement, Jim would have pulled out his watch every time he passed, just to see him pluck at his beard from envy.
Examples
  • The basement is very cold.
  • We store things in the basement.
  • The basement flooded yesterday.
pass
A2|入門
  • (of time) to go by or move forward
  • The act of time moving on
  • When a period of time goes away
  • to give something to someone nearby
  • to succeed in a test or exam
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Had King Solomon been the janitor, with all his treasures piled up in the basement, Jim would have pulled out his watch every time he passed, just to see him pluck at his beard from envy.
Examples
  • The days pass quickly.
  • She passed her driving test on the first try.
  • Please pass the salt.
see
A1|超入門
  • to use your eyes to look at something
  • to meet or visit someone
  • to understand or know something
  • to notice or find something
  • to watch a movie or show
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Had King Solomon been the janitor, with all his treasures piled up in the basement, Jim would have pulled out his watch every time he passed, just to see him pluck at his beard from envy.
Examples
  • I want you to see my new painting.
  • Can you see what the problem is?
  • Do you see what I mean?
pluck
B2|中上級
  • To pull something off or out quickly with your fingers
  • To remove something by pulling it firmly
  • When you take something away by grabbing it
  • To pick something carefully from a group
  • The act of pulling at something gently
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Had King Solomon been the janitor, with all his treasures piled up in the basement, Jim would have pulled out his watch every time he passed, just to see him pluck at his beard from envy.
Examples
  • She plucked a rose from the bush.
  • He plucked the guitar strings gently.
  • I plucked one apple from the tree.
beard
B1|中級入口
  • Hair that grows on a man's chin and cheeks
  • A man's facial hair below the mouth
  • Hair on the lower part of the face
  • Facial hair growing from the lower face
  • A patch of hair on a man's chin and cheeks
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Had King Solomon been the janitor, with all his treasures piled up in the basement, Jim would have pulled out his watch every time he passed, just to see him pluck at his beard from envy.
Examples
  • He has a long beard.
  • He decided to grow a beard over the winter.
envy
B2|中上級
  • A feeling of wanting what someone else has
  • When you wish you had something others have
  • The feeling of being upset about another's good fortune
  • Wanting to be like someone or have their things
  • A wish to possess what belongs to another
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Had King Solomon been the janitor, with all his treasures piled up in the basement, Jim would have pulled out his watch every time he passed, just to see him pluck at his beard from envy.
Examples
  • I envy your new bike.
  • She felt envy toward him.
  • Envy can hurt relationships.
beautiful
A1|超入門
  • Something that is very pleasing to look at or sense
  • When something looks very nice and attractive
  • A thing or person that gives great pleasure
  • Something that appears lovely and good to see
  • When something is excellent or very good
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So now Della beautiful hair fell about her rippling and shining like a cascade of brown waters.
Examples
  • The sunset was beautiful.
  • She has a beautiful voice.
  • What a beautiful day today!
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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So now Della beautiful hair fell about her rippling and shining like a cascade of brown waters.
Examples
  • He fell from the tree.
  • The book fell on the floor.
ripple
B2|中上級
  • A small wave on the surface of water
  • A pattern of small waves moving outward
  • When something spreads out in circles like waves
  • A series of small movements on a surface
  • A gentle sound like small waves moving
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So now Della beautiful hair fell about her rippling and shining like a cascade of brown waters.
Examples
  • The rain made ripples in the water.
  • I saw ripples spreading outward.
  • A stone creates ripples in a pond.
like
A1|超入門
  • to enjoy something or feel happy about it
  • to think something is good
  • to enjoy doing something regularly.
  • to find someone friendly or nice
  • used to say something is similar to something else
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So now Della beautiful hair fell about her rippling and shining like a cascade of brown waters.
Examples
  • I like playing soccer after school.
  • She sings like a professional.
  • Do you like chocolate?
cascade
C1|上級
  • Something that falls down in a flowing way like water
  • When water falls down from a high place
  • A series of things happening one after another
  • When many things fall or pour down together
  • The act of pouring or flowing downward quickly
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So now Della beautiful hair fell about her rippling and shining like a cascade of brown waters.
Examples
  • A cascade of water fell.
  • Her hair hung in a cascade.
  • The cascade looked beautiful.
brown
A1|超入門
  • A color like wood, soil, or dark coffee
  • The color between orange and black
  • A dark shade like chocolate or earth
  • Having a color similar to wood or dirt
  • A warm dark color found in nature
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So now Della beautiful hair fell about her rippling and shining like a cascade of brown waters.
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  • The chair is brown.
  • He has brown hair.
  • I like brown colors.
water
A1|超入門
  • A clear liquid that people drink to live
  • A liquid that comes from rivers and rain
  • The liquid you use to wash and clean
  • Something wet and clear that has no taste
  • A natural liquid found in springs and seas
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So now Della beautiful hair fell about her rippling and shining like a cascade of brown waters.
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  • I need some water.
  • The water is very cold.
  • She drinks water every morning.
knee
A1|超入門
  • The part in the middle of your leg that bends
  • The joint where your upper and lower leg meet
  • The place on your leg that lets it fold
  • The body part between your thigh and lower leg
  • The joint in the middle of your leg that bends when you walk, run, or sit
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It reached below her knee and made itself almost a garment for her.
Examples
  • My knee hurts after running.
  • She fell and scraped her knee.
  • He bent his knee slowly.
almost
A2|入門
  • Very near to something but not completely
  • Very close to doing or being something
  • Nearly but not quite or fully
  • Just about to happen or be done
  • Used to show that something is nearly true or happens nearly all the time
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It reached below her knee and made itself almost a garment for her.
Examples
  • I almost forgot your name.
  • She's almost ten years old.
  • It's almost dinner time now.
garment
B2|中上級
  • A piece of clothing you wear
  • Clothes to cover your body
  • An item for dressing up
  • A cloth item for your body
  • A thing you put on daily
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It reached below her knee and made itself almost a garment for her.
Examples
  • Each garment in the store is made from high-quality fabric.
  • The factory produces thousands of garments every day.
then
A1|超入門
  • Used to show what happens next in a sequence of events
  • At that time in the past
  • Used when giving step-by-step instructions
  • The moment right after something happens
  • Following one thing with another
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And then she did it up again nervously and quickly.
Examples
  • I finished my work, then I relaxed.
  • We were happy then.
  • First study, then play outside.
again
A1|超入門
  • one more time
  • another time
  • back to a place or state
  • repeat an action
  • return to an activity
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And then she did it up again nervously and quickly.
Examples
  • I read the book again and again.
  • He failed the test again.
  • Please say that again — I didn't hear you.
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
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And then she did it up again nervously and quickly.
Examples
  • She laughed nervously at the joke.
  • He walked nervously to the door.
quickly
A2|入門
  • Fast or very fast
  • In a short time
  • Without delay
  • In a speedy way
  • Done with no wait
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And then she did it up again nervously and quickly.
Examples
  • She runs quickly to school.
  • He quickly ate his breakfast.
  • The cat moved quickly.
once
A2|入門
  • When something happens one more time
  • Doing something one additional time
  • When you repeat an action
  • Happening one time after before
  • A second or later time something occurs
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Once she faltered for a minute and stood still while a tear or two splashed on the worn red carpet.
Examples
  • Let's try once more.
  • Once again, thank you.
  • She visited me once again.
falter
C1|上級
  • When you become weak or less strong
  • When you stop moving smoothly or steadily
  • When you lose confidence or courage
  • When something becomes less certain or sure
  • The act of becoming unsteady or hesitant
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Once she faltered for a minute and stood still while a tear or two splashed on the worn red carpet.
Examples
  • His voice began to falter.
  • She didn't falter at all.
  • The runner faltered near the end.
minute
A2|入門
  • A unit of time equal to sixty seconds
  • A small amount of time
  • Very small and hard to see (adjective use)
  • Extremely small; tiny (adjective)
  • An official written record of what was said at a meeting (plural: minutes)
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Once she faltered for a minute and stood still while a tear or two splashed on the worn red carpet.
Examples
  • It takes a minute to tie your shoes.
  • Wait a minute, please.
  • I will be there in a minute.
tear
A2|入門
  • When you pull something apart into pieces
  • To make a hole by pulling hard
  • When something rips or breaks by force
  • The act of splitting something quickly
  • To damage something by pulling it
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Once she faltered for a minute and stood still while a tear or two splashed on the worn red carpet.
Examples
  • Don't tear the paper.
  • I will tear this letter.
  • Be careful not to tear it.
splash
A2|入門
  • When liquid falls and hits a surface making drops fly
  • To make water or liquid fly in drops
  • The sound or movement of liquid hitting something
  • To move through water making it fly around
  • A small amount of liquid that flies or falls
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Once she faltered for a minute and stood still while a tear or two splashed on the worn red carpet.
Examples
  • Don't splash water on the floor.
  • I heard a big splash.
  • Kids love to splash in puddles.
worn
B1|中級入口
  • Looking tired and damaged because of much use or age
  • Something used for a long time and now shabby
  • A person who looks very tired and exhausted
  • When someone has put clothes on their body
  • Something made smooth by rubbing or weather over time
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Once she faltered for a minute and stood still while a tear or two splashed on the worn red carpet.
Examples
  • His shoes are very worn.
  • The path looked worn and old.
  • She has worn that coat before.
red
A1|超入門
  • The color of blood or fire
  • A bright color like a tomato
  • The color you see on stop signs
  • A warm color between orange and pink
  • The color of ripe strawberries
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Once she faltered for a minute and stood still while a tear or two splashed on the worn red carpet.
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  • The apple is red.
  • I love red roses.
  • Her red coat is warm.
carpet
A2|入門
  • A thick soft covering on the floor of a room
  • A large piece of fabric laid on the ground inside
  • Something that covers the floor to make it warm
  • A floor covering made from wool or other materials
  • A textile item placed down to walk on indoors
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Once she faltered for a minute and stood still while a tear or two splashed on the worn red carpet.
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  • The carpet is soft.
  • We need a new carpet.
  • She cleaned the carpet yesterday.
went
A1|超入門
  • The act of moving forward or continuing in a process
  • When someone moved from one place to another place
  • The act of traveling or moving somewhere
  • When something changed or became a different state
  • The act of departing or leaving a location
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On went her old brown jacket; on went her old brown hat.
Examples
  • I went to school.
  • She went home early.
  • They went shopping yesterday.
old
A1|超入門
  • Having existed for a long time (used for things)
  • Not new or recent anymore
  • From a time in the past
  • Having lived for a long time (used for people or animals)
  • Used or owned for a long time
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On went her old brown jacket; on went her old brown hat.
Examples
  • My grandmother is old.
  • This book is very old.
  • I like old movies.
jacket
A1|超入門
  • A piece of clothing you wear over your shirt
  • An outer layer worn on the top half
  • A short coat that covers your arms
  • Clothing worn outside to stay warm or dry
  • A cover that protects the upper body
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On went her old brown jacket; on went her old brown hat.
Examples
  • He wore a warm jacket.
  • Her jacket is red.
  • I need my jacket today.
hat
A1|超入門
  • Something you wear on your head to cover it
  • A piece of clothing that goes on top of your head
  • An item you put on your head for style or warmth
  • Something worn to cover the top of your head
  • Something you wear on top of your head, above your face
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On went her old brown jacket; on went her old brown hat.
Examples
  • I like your red hat.
  • He is wearing a funny hat.
  • She bought a new hat yesterday.
skirt
A1|超入門
  • A piece of clothing worn around the waist that hangs down
  • A garment for the lower body that women often wear
  • Clothing that covers from the waist to the legs or knees
  • A type of dress bottom worn without pants underneath
  • An item of clothing that flows from the waist area
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With a whirl of skirts and with the brilliant sparkle still in her eyes, she fluttered out the door and down the stairs to the street.
Examples
  • She wore a pretty skirt.
  • The skirt is too short.
  • I like your new skirt.
brilliant
B2|中上級
  • Something that shines very brightly with light
  • A person who is very smart and clever
  • Something done extremely well or in a great way
  • When colors are very strong and bright
  • Something wonderful or excellent in quality
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With a whirl of skirts and with the brilliant sparkle still in her eyes, she fluttered out the door and down the stairs to the street.
Examples
  • The sun is brilliant today.
  • She had a brilliant idea.
  • That was a brilliant answer!
sparkle
B2|中上級
  • A bright shiny quality in someone's eyes showing excitement
  • When something shines with small flashes of light
  • Small bright flashes of light from a surface
  • When something gives off tiny points of bright light
  • A quality that makes something seem bright and lively
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With a whirl of skirts and with the brilliant sparkle still in her eyes, she fluttered out the door and down the stairs to the street.
Examples
  • The stars sparkle at night.
  • Her ring sparkled beautifully.
  • His eyes sparkled with joy.