Vocabulary The Masque of the Red Death — Pack 12

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単語 / CEFR	意味	定着率	本文・例文
equally B1｜中級入口	In the same way or to the same degree To the same amount or level In a fair and balanced manner With the same importance or value At the same level or extent	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Even with the utterly lost, to whom life and death are equally jests, there are matters of which no jest can be made. Examples Divide the pizza equally. Both answers are equally correct. They are equally talented.
jest C1｜上級	Something that is not serious or meant to be funny A playful remark or action to make people laugh A funny story or comment meant for amusement When someone is not being truthful for fun An action done to amuse or tease someone gently	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Even with the utterly lost, to whom life and death are equally jests, there are matters of which no jest can be made. Examples He spoke in jest only. It was just a jest. She made a clever jest.
matter A2｜入門	thing or stuff that you can see or touch a subject or topic to talk about a problem or something wrong to be important or to make a difference to have an effect or be important	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Even with the utterly lost, to whom life and death are equally jests, there are matters of which no jest can be made. Examples Your opinion matters to me. Does it really matter? Money doesn't matter in friendship.
indeed B2｜中上級	Used to make a statement stronger or more certain A word that shows you agree strongly When you want to emphasize something is true A way to confirm what someone else said Used when adding more information to support something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The whole company, indeed, seemed now deeply to feel that in the costume and bearing of the stranger neither wit nor propriety existed. Examples That is indeed true. The cake was good indeed. Yes indeed, you are right.
deeply B1｜中級入口	In a very strong or serious way With very strong feeling or emotion In a way that is very complete When something affects you very much inside To a very great amount or level	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The whole company, indeed, seemed now deeply to feel that in the costume and bearing of the stranger neither wit nor propriety existed. Examples He was deeply sorry. She slept deeply all night. I deeply appreciate your kindness.
feel A1｜超入門	To experience or have an emotion or sensation When something seems or appears to be true To sense or notice something happening The way your body or mind experiences something To have an opinion or belief about something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The whole company, indeed, seemed now deeply to feel that in the costume and bearing of the stranger neither wit nor propriety existed. Examples I feel happy today. This feels strange. How do you feel now?
costume B1｜中級入口	The special clothing worn for a particular occasion or role Clothes worn to look like someone or something else An outfit worn by actors in a show or film Traditional clothing from a specific culture or time period Special clothing worn for fun or celebration	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The whole company, indeed, seemed now deeply to feel that in the costume and bearing of the stranger neither wit nor propriety existed. Examples She wore a beautiful costume. His costume looked very realistic. They made costumes for the party.
stranger B1｜中級入口	A person you do not know Someone new to you Someone who has never been to a place before or is not familiar with something A person you have not seen before Someone unfamiliar to you	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The whole company, indeed, seemed now deeply to feel that in the costume and bearing of the stranger neither wit nor propriety existed. Examples Don't talk to strangers on the street. A stranger helped me find my keys. She feels like a stranger in this town.
wit C1｜上級	Intelligence or good judgment about what is proper The ability to say clever and funny things Mental sharpness and clever thinking ability The mind or mental ability to think clearly A person who says amusing and clever things	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The whole company, indeed, seemed now deeply to feel that in the costume and bearing of the stranger neither wit nor propriety existed. Examples She has a sharp wit. His wit made everyone laugh. Keep your wit about you.
nor B1｜中級入口	not this and not that thing used after a negative statement to add another negative idea used with 'neither' to compare two qualities and say both are absent used to say no to two things not one or the other at the same time	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The whole company, indeed, seemed now deeply to feel that in the costume and bearing of the stranger neither wit nor propriety existed. Examples I like neither cake nor pie. He likes neither cats nor dogs.
propriety C1｜上級	The quality of being correct and acceptable in behavior When actions follow the rules of good manners The state of being decent and socially acceptable Following what is right and fitting for a situation The standard of what is considered polite or respectable	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The whole company, indeed, seemed now deeply to feel that in the costume and bearing of the stranger neither wit nor propriety existed. Examples She questioned the propriety of his remarks. They acted with complete propriety. His behavior lacked propriety.
exist B1｜中級入口	When something is actually present or real To be real or present somewhere To be found or occur in reality To continue being alive or present To have actual being or reality	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The whole company, indeed, seemed now deeply to feel that in the costume and bearing of the stranger neither wit nor propriety existed. Examples Does this problem exist today? Many animals exist in the forest. The old building still exists.
gaunt C1｜上級	A person who looks very thin and weak Someone who appears bony and not healthy Looking thin in a way that seems unhealthy A person whose body shows their bones clearly Having a thin look that shows suffering or age	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The figure was tall and gaunt, and shrouded from head to foot in the habiliments of the grave. Examples He looked gaunt and pale. The gaunt man needed food. Her face appeared gaunt.
head A1｜超入門	The part of your body at the top with your brain The front or top position of something, like a line or table The leader or person in charge of a group or organization To move or go in a certain direction The body part on top with hair and ears	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The figure was tall and gaunt, and shrouded from head to foot in the habiliments of the grave. Examples The cat put its head under the blanket. She turned her head to look back. He has a big hat on his head.
habiliment C1｜上級	Clothing worn by someone, especially for a special purpose Something you wear to cover your body The clothes that someone puts on Items worn on the body for dress The outfit that covers a person	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The figure was tall and gaunt, and shrouded from head to foot in the habiliments of the grave. Examples She wore formal habiliments. His habiliments were very old. The store sold traditional habiliments.
grave B2｜中上級	A place in the ground where a dead person is buried A place where someone is buried A place to put the dead body The spot where a person sleeps after death A special place for dead people to rest	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The figure was tall and gaunt, and shrouded from head to foot in the habiliments of the grave. Examples We visited my grandfather's grave yesterday. There are flowers on her grave. The old grave is under the tree.
conceal B2｜中上級	To keep something hidden from view or sight To prevent others from knowing or finding something When you cover or hide something on purpose To keep something secret from other people The act of making something not visible	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The mask which concealed the visage was made so nearly to resemble the countenance of a stiffened corpse that the closest scrutiny must have had difficulty in detecting the cheat. Examples She concealed the note in her pocket. The mask concealed his face completely. He concealed the truth from everyone.
visage C1｜上級	A person's face, used in literary or formal writing look or appearance of a face front part of the head expression shown on the face the face seen by others	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The mask which concealed the visage was made so nearly to resemble the countenance of a stiffened corpse that the closest scrutiny must have had difficulty in detecting the cheat. Examples The author described the villain's visage as pale and gaunt. His visage, though aged, retained a dignified beauty.
resemble B2｜中上級	When something looks similar to another thing To have the same appearance as something else When one thing shares features with another To be alike or similar in form Having qualities that match another person or thing	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The mask which concealed the visage was made so nearly to resemble the countenance of a stiffened corpse that the closest scrutiny must have had difficulty in detecting the cheat. Examples She resembles her mother. The copy resembles the original. They resemble each other closely.
stiffen B2｜中上級	When something becomes hard and cannot move easily When your body becomes tight because you are scared To make something more firm or less able to bend When rules or control become more strict and strong When someone becomes more formal and less friendly suddenly	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The mask which concealed the visage was made so nearly to resemble the countenance of a stiffened corpse that the closest scrutiny must have had difficulty in detecting the cheat. Examples His muscles stiffened in the cold. She stiffened when he touched her shoulder. The rules will stiffen next year.
corpse B2｜中上級	The body of a person who is no longer living A body after life has stopped What remains after someone has passed away A person's physical form after their life ends The remains of someone who has stopped living	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The mask which concealed the visage was made so nearly to resemble the countenance of a stiffened corpse that the closest scrutiny must have had difficulty in detecting the cheat. Examples They found a corpse yesterday. The corpse was very cold. Police examined the corpse carefully.
closest A2｜入門	Something that requires the most careful and detailed examination Something that is nearest in distance or space A person you feel most connected to or intimate with Something that is most similar or like another thing Something that is most near in time or sequence	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The mask which concealed the visage was made so nearly to resemble the countenance of a stiffened corpse that the closest scrutiny must have had difficulty in detecting the cheat. Examples Where is the closest bank? She is my closest friend. That was the closest game ever.
scrutiny C1｜上級	The act of looking at something very carefully and closely When someone examines something in great detail A close and detailed look at something When people watch or check something with attention The process of studying something very well	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The mask which concealed the visage was made so nearly to resemble the countenance of a stiffened corpse that the closest scrutiny must have had difficulty in detecting the cheat. Examples The plan faces public scrutiny. Her work withstood careful scrutiny. The document needs more scrutiny.
difficulty B1｜中級入口	Something that is hard to do or understand A problem or challenge that makes things not easy When something needs a lot of effort or skill A situation where things go wrong or become complex The state of being not simple or straightforward	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The mask which concealed the visage was made so nearly to resemble the countenance of a stiffened corpse that the closest scrutiny must have had difficulty in detecting the cheat. Examples I had difficulty with that. The difficulty was obvious. She faced many difficulties.
detect B2｜中上級	When you notice or find something that is hidden To become aware of something that is not obvious To find or sense something using special equipment When you realize or recognize something is there To see or notice something carefully or with effort	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The mask which concealed the visage was made so nearly to resemble the countenance of a stiffened corpse that the closest scrutiny must have had difficulty in detecting the cheat. Examples Can you detect any smoke? The test detected a problem. I detected something strange.
cheat B1｜中級入口	Something false made to trick or fool people A person who acts dishonestly to win or gain When someone breaks rules to win or succeed Being unfaithful to a romantic partner Avoiding something difficult in a dishonest way	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The mask which concealed the visage was made so nearly to resemble the countenance of a stiffened corpse that the closest scrutiny must have had difficulty in detecting the cheat. Examples Do not cheat on tests. He is a cheat. She will never cheat again.
approve B1｜中級入口	When you think something is good or acceptable To say yes or agree to something officially To feel that something is right or good To give permission for something to happen To like or support an idea or action	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text And yet all this might have been endured, if not approved, by the mad revellers around. Examples I approve of your idea. The manager will approve it. Do you approve of this?
reveller C1｜上級	A person who is celebrating or having a wild party Someone who enjoys loud parties and drinking A person taking part in public celebrations Someone having fun at a big social event A person who stays up late partying	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text And yet all this might have been endured, if not approved, by the mad revellers around. Examples The revellers celebrated all night long. Crowds of revellers filled the streets. Police monitored the revellers carefully.
mummer C1｜上級	A person who wears a costume and performs at parties Someone who acts or performs in disguise for fun A performer who entertains while wearing special clothes An actor in traditional street entertainment Someone dressed up for a special show or parade	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But the mummer had gone so far as to assume the type of the Red Death. Examples The mummer wore a strange costume. A mummer performed at the celebration. The silent mummer entertained us.
far A1｜超入門	a long distance away Not close in space A long way off in time Used to say extent or degree (very) Not near in relationship or connection	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But the mummer had gone so far as to assume the type of the Red Death. Examples The school is far from my house. She came from a far country. They traveled to a far place.
assume B2｜中上級	To take on or put on a particular appearance or character To think something is true without checking the facts To accept or begin a responsibility or position To take something for granted or suppose it exists To take possession or control of something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But the mummer had gone so far as to assume the type of the Red Death. Examples I assume you're ready now. Don't assume anything without proof. She assumed a new role.
type A2｜入門	A particular kind or category of something with shared features A group of things that share similar qualities A sort or variety of something A class of objects with common characteristics A style or form of something specific	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But the mummer had gone so far as to assume the type of the Red Death. Examples What type of music do you like? I need a different type of pen. This type of food is delicious.
vesture C1｜上級	The clothes or outfit someone is wearing A covering or garment on the body Clothing worn for a special purpose Something that covers or wraps around The act of dressing or being clothed	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text His vesture was dabbled in blood--and his broad brow, with all the features of the face, was besprinkled with the scarlet horror. Examples The priest wore sacred vesture. His vesture was richly decorated. Royal vesture showed great wealth.
dabble C1｜上級	When something gets marked or covered with spots of liquid To make something wet with small amounts of liquid To put liquid on something in a careless way When small drops of liquid touch and mark surfaces To splash or spread liquid in spots here and there	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text His vesture was dabbled in blood--and his broad brow, with all the features of the face, was besprinkled with the scarlet horror. Examples His clothes were dabbled with paint. She dabbled water on her face. The paper got dabbled with ink.
broad B2｜中上級	wide from one side to the other large in extent or expanse covering a lot of things obvious or clear; done openly general, not detailed	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text His vesture was dabbled in blood--and his broad brow, with all the features of the face, was besprinkled with the scarlet horror. Examples The street is very broad. He has broad shoulders. She smiled in broad daylight.
feature B1｜中級入口	A part of the face like eyes or nose An important or noticeable part of something A special quality that makes something different Something interesting shown or written about in detail A part that helps you recognize or identify something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text His vesture was dabbled in blood--and his broad brow, with all the features of the face, was besprinkled with the scarlet horror. Examples Her eyes are her best feature. This phone has many new features. The article features local artists.
besprinkle C1｜上級	When small drops or bits are scattered over a surface To scatter tiny pieces or drops onto something The act of spreading small amounts across an area When something is lightly covered with small particles To add small bits here and there on top	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text His vesture was dabbled in blood--and his broad brow, with all the features of the face, was besprinkled with the scarlet horror. Examples She besprinkled sugar on the cookies. The field was besprinkled with flowers. He besprinkled water on the plants.
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.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text When the eyes of Prince Prospero fell upon this spectral image (which with a slow and solemn movement, as if more fully to sustain its role, stalked to and fro among the waltzers) he was seen to be convulsed, in the first moment with a strong shudder either of terror or distaste; but, in the next, his brow reddened with rage. Examples He fell from the tree. The book fell on the floor.
spectral C1｜上級	Looking like a ghost or spirit Something that looks pale and unreal Related to things that seem not alive Having a scary otherworldly quality Appearing thin and not quite solid	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text When the eyes of Prince Prospero fell upon this spectral image (which with a slow and solemn movement, as if more fully to sustain its role, stalked to and fro among the waltzers) he was seen to be convulsed, in the first moment with a strong shudder either of terror or distaste; but, in the next, his brow reddened with rage. Examples The spectral figure scared us. A spectral light glowed softly. The spectral presence felt cold.
image A2｜入門	A picture you can see on paper or a screen A photo or drawing of something Something that shows what things look like A visual thing you look at The impression or idea people have of a person or organization	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text When the eyes of Prince Prospero fell upon this spectral image (which with a slow and solemn movement, as if more fully to sustain its role, stalked to and fro among the waltzers) he was seen to be convulsed, in the first moment with a strong shudder either of terror or distaste; but, in the next, his brow reddened with rage. Examples The image on the screen was very clear. She uploaded the image to her social media account. Can you send me that image?
slow A1｜超入門	Something that moves at a low speed Not working or happening as fast as expected Not moving or acting quickly Describing a pace or rate that is below normal Not quick to understand or react	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text When the eyes of Prince Prospero fell upon this spectral image (which with a slow and solemn movement, as if more fully to sustain its role, stalked to and fro among the waltzers) he was seen to be convulsed, in the first moment with a strong shudder either of terror or distaste; but, in the next, his brow reddened with rage. Examples The turtle is slow. This train is too slow. He walks very slowly.
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 When the eyes of Prince Prospero fell upon this spectral image (which with a slow and solemn movement, as if more fully to sustain its role, stalked to and fro among the waltzers) he was seen to be convulsed, in the first moment with a strong shudder either of terror or distaste; but, in the next, his brow reddened with rage. Examples He has a solemn face. She made a solemn promise.
movement B1｜中級入口	The act of changing position in a particular way The act of going from one place to another A group of people working toward the same goal A slight change in position or location A main section of a longer musical composition	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text When the eyes of Prince Prospero fell upon this spectral image (which with a slow and solemn movement, as if more fully to sustain its role, stalked to and fro among the waltzers) he was seen to be convulsed, in the first moment with a strong shudder either of terror or distaste; but, in the next, his brow reddened with rage. Examples I saw movement in the shadows and froze. His sudden movement caught everyone's attention. She made no movement at all.
sustain B2｜中上級	To continue or keep up a particular way of acting To keep something going over a long time To support or hold up something heavy To receive damage or injury from something To provide food or support for living	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text When the eyes of Prince Prospero fell upon this spectral image (which with a slow and solemn movement, as if more fully to sustain its role, stalked to and fro among the waltzers) he was seen to be convulsed, in the first moment with a strong shudder either of terror or distaste; but, in the next, his brow reddened with rage. Examples Can you sustain this effort? She sustained serious injuries. The economy sustained growth.
role B1｜中級入口	The part someone acts or pretends to be The job or position someone has in a group The function something has in a situation The way someone behaves in a specific context A character someone performs or represents	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text When the eyes of Prince Prospero fell upon this spectral image (which with a slow and solemn movement, as if more fully to sustain its role, stalked to and fro among the waltzers) he was seen to be convulsed, in the first moment with a strong shudder either of terror or distaste; but, in the next, his brow reddened with rage. Examples She has an important role here. What role do you play? He accepted his new role.
convulse C1｜上級	When your body shakes suddenly and you cannot control it To shake or move without being able to stop yourself Shaking with very strong feelings or emotions Moving in sudden jerks that you cannot control When something shakes violently all over	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text When the eyes of Prince Prospero fell upon this spectral image (which with a slow and solemn movement, as if more fully to sustain its role, stalked to and fro among the waltzers) he was seen to be convulsed, in the first moment with a strong shudder either of terror or distaste; but, in the next, his brow reddened with rage. Examples He convulsed with laughter. The patient convulsed suddenly. She convulsed in pain.
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 When the eyes of Prince Prospero fell upon this spectral image (which with a slow and solemn movement, as if more fully to sustain its role, stalked to and fro among the waltzers) he was seen to be convulsed, in the first moment with a strong shudder either of terror or distaste; but, in the next, his brow reddened with rage. Examples I shudder at the thought of speaking in public. She shuddered in the cold wind. The house shuddered during the storm.
distaste C1｜上級	A feeling of strong dislike or disgust When you find something unpleasant or not nice Not liking something because it bothers you The act of finding something bad or wrong A sense that something is not good or proper	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text When the eyes of Prince Prospero fell upon this spectral image (which with a slow and solemn movement, as if more fully to sustain its role, stalked to and fro among the waltzers) he was seen to be convulsed, in the first moment with a strong shudder either of terror or distaste; but, in the next, his brow reddened with rage. Examples She looked with distaste. He had a distaste for lies. They showed clear distaste.
redden B2｜中上級	When someone's face becomes darker in color because of anger When skin changes to a darker pink color from embarrassment When something becomes more pink or darker in shade When the face changes color because of physical activity When something turns a darker or deeper color tone	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text When the eyes of Prince Prospero fell upon this spectral image (which with a slow and solemn movement, as if more fully to sustain its role, stalked to and fro among the waltzers) he was seen to be convulsed, in the first moment with a strong shudder either of terror or distaste; but, in the next, his brow reddened with rage. Examples Her face reddened quickly. The sky reddened at sunset. His cheeks reddened with shame.
dare B2｜中上級	To be brave enough to do something To have enough courage to do something difficult or scary To challenge someone to do something To have courage to do something To risk doing something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Who dares?" he demanded hoarsely of the courtiers who stood near him--"who dares insult us with this blasphemous mockery? Examples He doesn't dare to ask the teacher. I dare to try the spicy food. She dares to speak in English class.