Vocabulary The Masque of the Red Death — Pack 13

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demand
B1|中級入口
  • When you ask something in a strong, forceful way
  • To ask for something as if you have a right
  • When something needs or requires a lot of effort
  • The desire or need that people have for something
  • A strong request that must be met
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"Who dares?" he demanded hoarsely of the courtiers who stood near him--"who dares insult us with this blasphemous mockery?
Examples
  • She demanded an answer.
  • The work demands full attention.
  • There is high demand for tickets.
hoarsely
B2|中上級
  • Speaking with a rough, raspy voice
  • Saying something in a rough, strained voice at a low volume
  • Speaking in a voice that sounds strained or worn out
  • To speak in a strained way after shouting a lot.
  • To use a voice that sounds rough because of sickness.
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"Who dares?" he demanded hoarsely of the courtiers who stood near him--"who dares insult us with this blasphemous mockery?
Examples
  • She spoke hoarsely after shouting all day.
  • He called hoarsely for help after losing his voice.
  • The teacher spoke hoarsely after hours of lecturing.
insult
B1|中級入口
  • Something that shows no respect and hurts someone's feelings
  • Words or actions that offend and upset people
  • When you say mean things to make someone angry
  • The act of being rude to someone on purpose
  • A comment that attacks someone's honor or pride
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"Who dares?" he demanded hoarsely of the courtiers who stood near him--"who dares insult us with this blasphemous mockery?
Examples
  • That remark was an insult.
  • Don't insult me like that.
  • He felt insulted by her words.
blasphemous
C1|上級
  • Something that shows great disrespect toward religion or holy things
  • Words or acts that insult sacred beliefs
  • Treating holy or religious matters without proper respect
  • Behavior that goes against religious rules or beliefs
  • Something that deeply offends religious people
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"Who dares?" he demanded hoarsely of the courtiers who stood near him--"who dares insult us with this blasphemous mockery?
Examples
  • His words were considered blasphemous.
  • The book contains blasphemous ideas.
  • Many found the joke blasphemous.
mockery
C1|上級
  • Something that shows no respect and treats something serious as silly
  • The act of making fun of someone in a cruel way
  • When someone laughs at or copies someone to be mean
  • Something that fails to be what it should be
  • A bad or false example of something important
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"Who dares?" he demanded hoarsely of the courtiers who stood near him--"who dares insult us with this blasphemous mockery?
Examples
  • The trial was a mockery.
  • His apology seemed like mockery.
  • She ignored their mockery completely.
seize
B2|中上級
  • To grab someone or something quickly and with force
  • To take control of something by force
  • To take advantage of a chance quickly
  • When something suddenly affects or stops your body
  • To understand or learn something quickly and well
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Seize him and unmask him--that we may know whom we have to hang at sunrise, from the battlements!" It was in the eastern or blue chamber in which stood the Prince Prospero as he uttered these words.
Examples
  • The police seized the suspect's vehicle.
  • Police seized the stolen car.
  • She seized the opportunity quickly.
unmask
C1|上級
  • To remove a cover from someone's face to see who they are
  • To show the true identity or nature of someone
  • To reveal what was hidden or secret about something
  • To expose someone's real character or intentions
  • To take off a face covering worn for protection
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Seize him and unmask him--that we may know whom we have to hang at sunrise, from the battlements!" It was in the eastern or blue chamber in which stood the Prince Prospero as he uttered these words.
Examples
  • They unmasked the villain at midnight.
  • She wants to unmask the truth.
  • The hero unmasked his enemy quickly.
know
A1|超入門
  • To have information or facts about something in your mind
  • Being aware of facts or truth about something
  • Having learned or understood something before now
  • When information is in your head and you can remember it
  • Understanding or being sure about a fact
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Seize him and unmask him--that we may know whom we have to hang at sunrise, from the battlements!" It was in the eastern or blue chamber in which stood the Prince Prospero as he uttered these words.
Examples
  • I know the answer to the question.
  • Do you know how to get to the station?
  • She knows the answer.
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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Seize him and unmask him--that we may know whom we have to hang at sunrise, from the battlements!" It was in the eastern or blue chamber in which stood the Prince Prospero as he uttered these words.
Examples
  • Hang your coat here.
  • The picture hangs on the wall.
  • Let's hang out later.
sunrise
A2|入門
  • The time when the sun comes up in the morning
  • When daylight starts and the sky gets bright
  • The moment when the sun appears above the ground
  • The early part of the day when light begins
  • The first light that appears in the eastern sky
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Seize him and unmask him--that we may know whom we have to hang at sunrise, from the battlements!" It was in the eastern or blue chamber in which stood the Prince Prospero as he uttered these words.
Examples
  • The sunrise was beautiful today.
  • We woke up at sunrise.
  • I love watching the sunrise.
battlement
C1|上級
  • A low wall on top of a castle with open spaces
  • The top part of a fort with protected edges
  • A defensive structure at the top of walls
  • A wall feature with gaps for protection and fighting
  • The notched wall surrounding a castle roof
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Seize him and unmask him--that we may know whom we have to hang at sunrise, from the battlements!" It was in the eastern or blue chamber in which stood the Prince Prospero as he uttered these words.
Examples
  • The castle has a tall battlement.
  • Guards stood on the battlement.
  • We climbed to the battlement top.
utter
B2|中上級
  • When you say something out loud with your voice
  • The act of speaking or making sounds with your mouth
  • When someone speaks or expresses thoughts using words
  • To make a sound or noise from your throat
  • Something that is complete or total in every way
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Seize him and unmask him--that we may know whom we have to hang at sunrise, from the battlements!" It was in the eastern or blue chamber in which stood the Prince Prospero as he uttered these words.
Examples
  • She could not utter a word.
  • He uttered a loud cry.
  • It was utter chaos everywhere.
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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Seize him and unmask him--that we may know whom we have to hang at sunrise, from the battlements!" It was in the eastern or blue chamber in which stood the Prince Prospero as he uttered these words.
Examples
  • I gave my word to help you.
  • He always keeps his word.
  • She broke her word and didn't come.
loudly
A2|入門
  • In a way that makes a big sound
  • With strong noise you can hear well
  • Not quietly, with a lot of volume
  • So everyone can hear the sound
  • Making noise that is easy to notice
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They rang throughout the seven rooms loudly and clearly--for the prince was a bold and robust man, and the music had become hushed at the waving of his hand.
Examples
  • The dog barked loudly all night.
  • She laughed loudly at the joke.
clearly
A2|入門
  • In a way that is easy to understand
  • When something is easy to see or hear
  • Obviously or certainly, used to show something is very certain
  • In a way that leaves no room for misunderstanding
  • In a direct and open manner
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They rang throughout the seven rooms loudly and clearly--for the prince was a bold and robust man, and the music had become hushed at the waving of his hand.
Examples
  • Please speak clearly.
  • I can see it clearly now.
  • She clearly doesn't agree.
robust
C1|上級
  • A person who is strong and healthy in body
  • Something that is strong and not easily broken
  • When something is powerful and works very well
  • Something that has a lot of force or energy
  • When something can survive hard conditions without failing
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They rang throughout the seven rooms loudly and clearly--for the prince was a bold and robust man, and the music had become hushed at the waving of his hand.
Examples
  • He is very robust and healthy.
  • The system is robust and reliable.
  • She has a robust constitution.
man
A1|超入門
  • An adult male person
  • All people; human beings in general
  • A woman's husband or male partner (informal)
  • A person of the male gender
  • An adult male human
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They rang throughout the seven rooms loudly and clearly--for the prince was a bold and robust man, and the music had become hushed at the waving of his hand.
Examples
  • A man in a suit walked into the office.
  • A man walked by.
  • The man at the counter helped me find what I needed.
hush
B2|中上級
  • Be quiet and stop talking
  • Make someone stop talking
  • Stop noise or sound
  • Calm someone down quietly
  • Tell someone to be silent
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They rang throughout the seven rooms loudly and clearly--for the prince was a bold and robust man, and the music had become hushed at the waving of his hand.
Examples
  • Hush! The baby is sleeping.
  • Please hush in class.
wave
A2|入門
  • The act of moving your hand to signal something
  • Moving water that rises and falls in the sea
  • When you move your hand in greeting
  • A sudden increase in something happening
  • A curved shape that goes up and down
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They rang throughout the seven rooms loudly and clearly--for the prince was a bold and robust man, and the music had become hushed at the waving of his hand.
Examples
  • She gave a friendly wave.
  • The waves were very high today.
  • He waved goodbye to us.
group
A1|超入門
  • a number of people or things together
  • people who have something in common
  • a set of things that belong together
  • a team or club
  • a cluster or bunch of things or people
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It was in the blue room where stood the prince, with a group of pale courtiers by his side.
Examples
  • A group of students is studying together.
  • We saw a group of birds.
  • The tour group visited the museum.
side
A2|入門
  • The position next to someone or something
  • One of the flat surfaces of something
  • The left or right part of something
  • One group in a competition or argument
  • The edge or border of something
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It was in the blue room where stood the prince, with a group of pale courtiers by his side.
Examples
  • She stood by her friend's side throughout the difficult time.
  • The shop is on the other side of the road.
  • Which side of the bed do you sleep on?
spoke
A1|超入門
  • talked to someone using words
  • said something out loud
  • used your voice to tell
  • communicated by talking
  • expressed ideas by talking
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At first, as he spoke, there was a slight rushing movement of this group in the direction of the intruder, who at the moment was also near at hand, and now, with deliberate and stately step, made closer approach to the speaker.
Examples
  • He spoke to me today.
  • She spoke loudly and clearly.
slight
B1|中級入口
  • A small size or small amount
  • Not big or strong
  • A little or tiny
  • A small difference
  • Not serious or important
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At first, as he spoke, there was a slight rushing movement of this group in the direction of the intruder, who at the moment was also near at hand, and now, with deliberate and stately step, made closer approach to the speaker.
Examples
  • There is a slight problem with my car.
  • I have a slight headache today.
  • She felt a slight pain in her arm.
rush
B1|中級入口
  • A sudden quick movement toward something or someone
  • When you move or do something very quickly
  • A time when many things happen very fast
  • A strong sudden feeling that comes over you
  • The need to do something very soon
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At first, as he spoke, there was a slight rushing movement of this group in the direction of the intruder, who at the moment was also near at hand, and now, with deliberate and stately step, made closer approach to the speaker.
Examples
  • Don't rush me!
  • We need to rush home now.
  • The morning rush is terrible.
direction
A2|入門
  • The way you need to go to reach a place
  • The path or route to get somewhere
  • Which way something or someone is going
  • Guidance or instructions given to help someone do a task
  • A general course or tendency (used for abstract or figurative situations)
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At first, as he spoke, there was a slight rushing movement of this group in the direction of the intruder, who at the moment was also near at hand, and now, with deliberate and stately step, made closer approach to the speaker.
Examples
  • She asked for directions to the park.
  • Turn left in the direction of the store.
  • I lost my sense of direction and couldn't find my way home.
intruder
B2|中上級
  • A person who enters a place without permission or welcome
  • Someone who comes into a space where they should not be
  • A person who goes somewhere they are not wanted or allowed
  • Someone who enters a place illegally or by force
  • A person who comes into a private area uninvited
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At first, as he spoke, there was a slight rushing movement of this group in the direction of the intruder, who at the moment was also near at hand, and now, with deliberate and stately step, made closer approach to the speaker.
Examples
  • An intruder broke into the house.
  • The alarm scared the intruder away.
  • Police caught the intruder quickly.
deliberate
B2|中上級
  • Done in a slow and careful way on purpose
  • Planned or done with a clear purpose in mind
  • Thinking carefully before acting or deciding something
  • Done with full awareness and not by chance
  • Acting in a calm and thoughtful manner always
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At first, as he spoke, there was a slight rushing movement of this group in the direction of the intruder, who at the moment was also near at hand, and now, with deliberate and stately step, made closer approach to the speaker.
Examples
  • His actions were deliberate.
  • She made a deliberate choice.
  • The move was deliberate.
stately
C1|上級
  • Moving in a slow, careful, and dignified way
  • A building that is large, impressive, and grand
  • Someone who appears formal, serious, and important
  • Something that shows beauty through size and elegance
  • An action done with slow and careful respect
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At first, as he spoke, there was a slight rushing movement of this group in the direction of the intruder, who at the moment was also near at hand, and now, with deliberate and stately step, made closer approach to the speaker.
Examples
  • The stately building was very old.
  • She walked in a stately way.
  • The stately home had beautiful gardens.
closer
A2|入門
  • Moving nearer to someone or something in distance
  • Being at a shorter distance from a place
  • Having a stronger relationship with another person
  • Being nearer to finishing or reaching a goal
  • More similar to something in amount or quality
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At first, as he spoke, there was a slight rushing movement of this group in the direction of the intruder, who at the moment was also near at hand, and now, with deliberate and stately step, made closer approach to the speaker.
Examples
  • Come closer to me.
  • The store is closer now.
  • We are getting closer every day.
approach
B1|中級入口
  • The act of moving closer to someone or something
  • When you come near to a person or place
  • A way of dealing with a problem or task
  • The method you use to do something
  • When something gets near in time or space
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At first, as he spoke, there was a slight rushing movement of this group in the direction of the intruder, who at the moment was also near at hand, and now, with deliberate and stately step, made closer approach to the speaker.
Examples
  • He approached the door carefully.
  • Her approach was very helpful.
  • The plane is approaching now.
speaker
A2|入門
  • A person who talks to a group of listeners
  • A device that makes sound louder for listening
  • Someone who uses a particular language to communicate
  • The person leading discussions in a formal meeting
  • Someone expressing thoughts or opinions through words
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At first, as he spoke, there was a slight rushing movement of this group in the direction of the intruder, who at the moment was also near at hand, and now, with deliberate and stately step, made closer approach to the speaker.
Examples
  • The speaker began the presentation.
  • Can you hear the speaker?
  • She is a good speaker.
certain
B1|中級入口
  • sure that something is true or right
  • fixed and decided; not changing
  • known but not named
  • clear and not doubtful
  • particular but not explained
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But from a certain nameless awe with which the mad assumptions of the mummer had inspired the whole party, there were found none who put forth hand to seize him; so that, unimpeded, he passed within a yard of the prince person; and, while the vast assembly, as if with one impulse, shrank from the centres of the rooms to the walls, he made his way uninterruptedly, but with the same solemn and measured step which had distinguished him from the first, through the blue chamber to the purple--through the purple to the green--through the green to the orange--through this again to the white--and even thence to the violet, ere a decided movement had been made to arrest him.
Examples
  • Are you certain that you locked the door?
  • Certain rules must be followed by all students.
nameless
C1|上級
  • A feeling that cannot be described or identified clearly
  • Something or someone without a known identity
  • Something too terrible or bad to mention by words
  • A person or thing not given a specific title
  • Not famous or well known to other people
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But from a certain nameless awe with which the mad assumptions of the mummer had inspired the whole party, there were found none who put forth hand to seize him; so that, unimpeded, he passed within a yard of the prince person; and, while the vast assembly, as if with one impulse, shrank from the centres of the rooms to the walls, he made his way uninterruptedly, but with the same solemn and measured step which had distinguished him from the first, through the blue chamber to the purple--through the purple to the green--through the green to the orange--through this again to the white--and even thence to the violet, ere a decided movement had been made to arrest him.
Examples
  • A nameless fear gripped her heart.
  • The nameless grave stood alone.
  • He felt nameless anxiety before tests.
awe
C1|上級
  • A feeling of fear mixed with wonder and respect
  • When something makes you feel very impressed and small
  • Great respect mixed with wonder or surprise
  • Feeling amazed and a little frightened together
  • Deep admiration that makes you feel powerless
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But from a certain nameless awe with which the mad assumptions of the mummer had inspired the whole party, there were found none who put forth hand to seize him; so that, unimpeded, he passed within a yard of the prince person; and, while the vast assembly, as if with one impulse, shrank from the centres of the rooms to the walls, he made his way uninterruptedly, but with the same solemn and measured step which had distinguished him from the first, through the blue chamber to the purple--through the purple to the green--through the green to the orange--through this again to the white--and even thence to the violet, ere a decided movement had been made to arrest him.
Examples
  • The view filled me with awe.
  • She stared in awe.
  • His talent inspired awe.
assumption
C1|上級
  • The act of taking on a role or behavior without permission
  • Something you believe is true without checking the facts
  • When you accept something as true without proof
  • The act of starting to have or use something
  • A belief accepted without evidence or questioning
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But from a certain nameless awe with which the mad assumptions of the mummer had inspired the whole party, there were found none who put forth hand to seize him; so that, unimpeded, he passed within a yard of the prince person; and, while the vast assembly, as if with one impulse, shrank from the centres of the rooms to the walls, he made his way uninterruptedly, but with the same solemn and measured step which had distinguished him from the first, through the blue chamber to the purple--through the purple to the green--through the green to the orange--through this again to the white--and even thence to the violet, ere a decided movement had been made to arrest him.
Examples
  • That assumption might be wrong.
  • We made a bad assumption.
  • Her assumption proved correct.
inspire
B2|中上級
  • When something makes someone feel a strong emotion like fear or respect
  • When something makes someone want to do or create things
  • Something that gives you new ideas or energy
  • When someone makes others feel motivated and hopeful
  • Something that fills you with a certain feeling
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But from a certain nameless awe with which the mad assumptions of the mummer had inspired the whole party, there were found none who put forth hand to seize him; so that, unimpeded, he passed within a yard of the prince person; and, while the vast assembly, as if with one impulse, shrank from the centres of the rooms to the walls, he made his way uninterruptedly, but with the same solemn and measured step which had distinguished him from the first, through the blue chamber to the purple--through the purple to the green--through the green to the orange--through this again to the white--and even thence to the violet, ere a decided movement had been made to arrest him.
Examples
  • Her speech inspired me.
  • Good teachers inspire students daily.
  • Nature inspires my art.
party
A1|超入門
  • A group of people gathered together in one place
  • A social event where people meet to celebrate
  • A political group with similar beliefs and goals
  • One side in an agreement or dispute
  • A group traveling or doing something together
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But from a certain nameless awe with which the mad assumptions of the mummer had inspired the whole party, there were found none who put forth hand to seize him; so that, unimpeded, he passed within a yard of the prince person; and, while the vast assembly, as if with one impulse, shrank from the centres of the rooms to the walls, he made his way uninterruptedly, but with the same solemn and measured step which had distinguished him from the first, through the blue chamber to the purple--through the purple to the green--through the green to the orange--through this again to the white--and even thence to the violet, ere a decided movement had been made to arrest him.
Examples
  • I love going to parties.
  • The party was really fun.
  • She organized a great party.
put
A1|超入門
  • to move something to a position or location
  • to place on or inside something
  • to write or say something
  • to switch on or turn on (lights, TV, music, etc.)
  • to move a person or animal to a particular place or position
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But from a certain nameless awe with which the mad assumptions of the mummer had inspired the whole party, there were found none who put forth hand to seize him; so that, unimpeded, he passed within a yard of the prince person; and, while the vast assembly, as if with one impulse, shrank from the centres of the rooms to the walls, he made his way uninterruptedly, but with the same solemn and measured step which had distinguished him from the first, through the blue chamber to the purple--through the purple to the green--through the green to the orange--through this again to the white--and even thence to the violet, ere a decided movement had been made to arrest him.
Examples
  • I put my book on the table.
  • She puts on her coat.
  • The cat put its paw on my hand.
forth
C1|上級
  • Moving in a direction away from where you are
  • Something moving or going outward from a place
  • Moving or continuing onward in time or space
  • Something becoming visible or appearing from hiding
  • When something is produced or given out
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But from a certain nameless awe with which the mad assumptions of the mummer had inspired the whole party, there were found none who put forth hand to seize him; so that, unimpeded, he passed within a yard of the prince person; and, while the vast assembly, as if with one impulse, shrank from the centres of the rooms to the walls, he made his way uninterruptedly, but with the same solemn and measured step which had distinguished him from the first, through the blue chamber to the purple--through the purple to the green--through the green to the orange--through this again to the white--and even thence to the violet, ere a decided movement had been made to arrest him.
Examples
  • They went forth into the world.
  • The army marched forth at dawn.
  • New ideas came forth during discussion.
unimpeded
C1|上級
  • When no one or nothing stops or blocks something from happening
  • Something that continues freely without any obstacles
  • A process that goes on without being slowed down
  • When movement happens with no resistance or interference
  • Something that advances forward without being delayed
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But from a certain nameless awe with which the mad assumptions of the mummer had inspired the whole party, there were found none who put forth hand to seize him; so that, unimpeded, he passed within a yard of the prince person; and, while the vast assembly, as if with one impulse, shrank from the centres of the rooms to the walls, he made his way uninterruptedly, but with the same solemn and measured step which had distinguished him from the first, through the blue chamber to the purple--through the purple to the green--through the green to the orange--through this again to the white--and even thence to the violet, ere a decided movement had been made to arrest him.
Examples
  • The car moved unimpeded down the road.
  • She walked unimpeded through the crowd.
  • Progress continued unimpeded.
person
A1|超入門
  • An individual human being
  • A human being considered as an individual
  • An individual, one human
  • Someone, a single human being
  • A man or woman or child
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But from a certain nameless awe with which the mad assumptions of the mummer had inspired the whole party, there were found none who put forth hand to seize him; so that, unimpeded, he passed within a yard of the prince person; and, while the vast assembly, as if with one impulse, shrank from the centres of the rooms to the walls, he made his way uninterruptedly, but with the same solemn and measured step which had distinguished him from the first, through the blue chamber to the purple--through the purple to the green--through the green to the orange--through this again to the white--and even thence to the violet, ere a decided movement had been made to arrest him.
Examples
  • There was only one person in the room.
  • I know that person well.
  • Every person is different.
vast
B2|中上級
  • Something that is extremely large in size or number
  • When an area covers a huge amount of space
  • A quantity or amount that is very great
  • Something so big it seems to have no end
  • An expanse that is impressively wide or broad
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But from a certain nameless awe with which the mad assumptions of the mummer had inspired the whole party, there were found none who put forth hand to seize him; so that, unimpeded, he passed within a yard of the prince person; and, while the vast assembly, as if with one impulse, shrank from the centres of the rooms to the walls, he made his way uninterruptedly, but with the same solemn and measured step which had distinguished him from the first, through the blue chamber to the purple--through the purple to the green--through the green to the orange--through this again to the white--and even thence to the violet, ere a decided movement had been made to arrest him.
Examples
  • The desert is vast and empty.
  • She has vast experience in teaching.
  • The ocean looked vast from here.
shrank
B2|中上級
  • When people moved back or away from something
  • When something became smaller in size
  • When an amount or number became less
  • When someone pulled back because of fear
  • When something got narrower or tighter
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But from a certain nameless awe with which the mad assumptions of the mummer had inspired the whole party, there were found none who put forth hand to seize him; so that, unimpeded, he passed within a yard of the prince person; and, while the vast assembly, as if with one impulse, shrank from the centres of the rooms to the walls, he made his way uninterruptedly, but with the same solemn and measured step which had distinguished him from the first, through the blue chamber to the purple--through the purple to the green--through the green to the orange--through this again to the white--and even thence to the violet, ere a decided movement had been made to arrest him.
Examples
  • The sweater shrank in the wash.
  • Everyone shrank back in fear.
  • The crowd shrank away quickly.
centre
A2|入門
  • The middle part of a room or space
  • The middle point of something
  • A building where people do specific activities
  • The main or most important place
  • The main focus or point of attention
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But from a certain nameless awe with which the mad assumptions of the mummer had inspired the whole party, there were found none who put forth hand to seize him; so that, unimpeded, he passed within a yard of the prince person; and, while the vast assembly, as if with one impulse, shrank from the centres of the rooms to the walls, he made his way uninterruptedly, but with the same solemn and measured step which had distinguished him from the first, through the blue chamber to the purple--through the purple to the green--through the green to the orange--through this again to the white--and even thence to the violet, ere a decided movement had been made to arrest him.
Examples
  • The shop is in the town centre.
  • Put the vase in the centre.
  • We met at the sports centre.
way
A1|超入門
  • A path or road to go somewhere
  • A method to do something
  • A direction to move
  • A style or manner of doing something
  • A distance or route
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But from a certain nameless awe with which the mad assumptions of the mummer had inspired the whole party, there were found none who put forth hand to seize him; so that, unimpeded, he passed within a yard of the prince person; and, while the vast assembly, as if with one impulse, shrank from the centres of the rooms to the walls, he made his way uninterruptedly, but with the same solemn and measured step which had distinguished him from the first, through the blue chamber to the purple--through the purple to the green--through the green to the orange--through this again to the white--and even thence to the violet, ere a decided movement had been made to arrest him.
Examples
  • This is the best way to learn English.
  • Can you show me the way to the station?
  • There is more than one way to solve this problem.
uninterruptedly
C1|上級
  • When something continues without stopping or being blocked
  • Something that goes on with no pauses or breaks
  • When an action happens in one smooth continuous way
  • Something that carries on with no one stopping it
  • When events happen one after another with nothing in between
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But from a certain nameless awe with which the mad assumptions of the mummer had inspired the whole party, there were found none who put forth hand to seize him; so that, unimpeded, he passed within a yard of the prince person; and, while the vast assembly, as if with one impulse, shrank from the centres of the rooms to the walls, he made his way uninterruptedly, but with the same solemn and measured step which had distinguished him from the first, through the blue chamber to the purple--through the purple to the green--through the green to the orange--through this again to the white--and even thence to the violet, ere a decided movement had been made to arrest him.
Examples
  • The rain fell uninterruptedly all day.
  • She worked uninterruptedly for hours.
  • The machine ran uninterruptedly overnight.
measure
B1|中級入口
  • Done in a steady and controlled way
  • To find the size or amount of something
  • An action taken to achieve a goal
  • A unit used to show size or amount
  • To judge the value or importance of something
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But from a certain nameless awe with which the mad assumptions of the mummer had inspired the whole party, there were found none who put forth hand to seize him; so that, unimpeded, he passed within a yard of the prince person; and, while the vast assembly, as if with one impulse, shrank from the centres of the rooms to the walls, he made his way uninterruptedly, but with the same solemn and measured step which had distinguished him from the first, through the blue chamber to the purple--through the purple to the green--through the green to the orange--through this again to the white--and even thence to the violet, ere a decided movement had been made to arrest him.
Examples
  • Please measure the table.
  • We took safety measures yesterday.
  • She measured the ingredients carefully.
distinguish
B2|中上級
  • A quality that makes someone or something stand out or be unique
  • When you see or notice the difference between two things
  • The act of telling two similar things apart clearly
  • When you make yourself special or better than others
  • The ability to see or recognize something clearly
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But from a certain nameless awe with which the mad assumptions of the mummer had inspired the whole party, there were found none who put forth hand to seize him; so that, unimpeded, he passed within a yard of the prince person; and, while the vast assembly, as if with one impulse, shrank from the centres of the rooms to the walls, he made his way uninterruptedly, but with the same solemn and measured step which had distinguished him from the first, through the blue chamber to the purple--through the purple to the green--through the green to the orange--through this again to the white--and even thence to the violet, ere a decided movement had been made to arrest him.
Examples
  • Can you distinguish the two cats?
  • I distinguish coffee by its smell.
  • She distinguished herself at work.
thence
C1|上級
  • Moving away from that place to another location
  • Starting or continuing from that particular spot
  • Because of that reason or cause
  • After that point in time or order
  • Going onward from a specific place or position
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But from a certain nameless awe with which the mad assumptions of the mummer had inspired the whole party, there were found none who put forth hand to seize him; so that, unimpeded, he passed within a yard of the prince person; and, while the vast assembly, as if with one impulse, shrank from the centres of the rooms to the walls, he made his way uninterruptedly, but with the same solemn and measured step which had distinguished him from the first, through the blue chamber to the purple--through the purple to the green--through the green to the orange--through this again to the white--and even thence to the violet, ere a decided movement had been made to arrest him.
Examples
  • He went to the park and thence home.
  • The road leads thence to the village.
  • They departed thence at dawn.
ere
C2|最上級
  • An archaic or poetic word meaning 'before'
  • At a time earlier than something else
  • In advance of a certain moment
  • Used to show something happens first
  • A poetic or literary way to say 'before'
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But from a certain nameless awe with which the mad assumptions of the mummer had inspired the whole party, there were found none who put forth hand to seize him; so that, unimpeded, he passed within a yard of the prince person; and, while the vast assembly, as if with one impulse, shrank from the centres of the rooms to the walls, he made his way uninterruptedly, but with the same solemn and measured step which had distinguished him from the first, through the blue chamber to the purple--through the purple to the green--through the green to the orange--through this again to the white--and even thence to the violet, ere a decided movement had been made to arrest him.
Examples
  • Come ere the sun sets.
  • He left ere I arrived.
  • Finish ere it gets dark.