Vocabulary The Masque of the Red Death — Pack 14

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decide
A2|入門
  • Clear and strong; not weak or uncertain
  • When you make a choice about something
  • To pick one thing from many options
  • When you form an opinion about something
  • To cause something to happen a certain way
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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 can't decide what to wear.
  • She decided to stay home today.
  • Let's decide together now.
madden
C1|上級
  • When something makes you extremely angry or upset
  • Something that causes strong feelings of frustration
  • To make someone feel very annoyed or irritated
  • When something drives a person to extreme anger
  • To cause someone to lose control from anger
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It was then, however, that the Prince Prospero, maddening with rage and the shame of his own momentary cowardice, rushed hurriedly through the six chambers, while none followed him on account of a deadly terror that had seized upon all.
Examples
  • The delay maddened everyone waiting.
  • His rudeness maddened his coworkers.
  • The noise was truly maddening.
shame
B1|中級入口
  • A bad feeling when you did something wrong or weak
  • An uncomfortable feeling about doing something embarrassing or bad
  • When you feel bad about yourself or your actions
  • A feeling that you are not good or worthy
  • Something disappointing or unfortunate that happens
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It was then, however, that the Prince Prospero, maddening with rage and the shame of his own momentary cowardice, rushed hurriedly through the six chambers, while none followed him on account of a deadly terror that had seized upon all.
Examples
  • He felt deep shame.
  • What a shame about the weather!
  • She showed no shame at all.
momentary
C1|上級
  • Lasting only a very short time
  • Something that happens for just a brief period
  • A feeling or state that does not continue
  • When something exists for only a few seconds
  • Something that passes very fast and ends
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It was then, however, that the Prince Prospero, maddening with rage and the shame of his own momentary cowardice, rushed hurriedly through the six chambers, while none followed him on account of a deadly terror that had seized upon all.
Examples
  • The pain was momentary.
  • She felt momentary panic.
  • It was just a momentary problem.
cowardice
C1|上級
  • The quality of being too scared to face danger
  • When someone lacks bravery or courage
  • Not having the strength to do hard things
  • Being afraid to act when action is needed
  • A shameful lack of nerve or spirit
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It was then, however, that the Prince Prospero, maddening with rage and the shame of his own momentary cowardice, rushed hurriedly through the six chambers, while none followed him on account of a deadly terror that had seized upon all.
Examples
  • He was accused of cowardice.
  • Cowardice made him run away.
  • She felt ashamed of her cowardice.
hurriedly
B2|中上級
  • In a quick way because you do not have enough time
  • Fast because you have little time
  • In a rushed way, without taking enough time
  • In a way that shows you are in a hurry
  • Quickly and not carefully
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It was then, however, that the Prince Prospero, maddening with rage and the shame of his own momentary cowardice, rushed hurriedly through the six chambers, while none followed him on account of a deadly terror that had seized upon all.
Examples
  • He hurriedly scribbled a note and left it on the table.
  • She hurriedly whispered an apology before the door closed.
account
B1|中級入口
  • Because of something or someone
  • A place where your money is kept safely
  • A way to use a website or service
  • A story or description of what happened
  • The importance or value of something
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It was then, however, that the Prince Prospero, maddening with rage and the shame of his own momentary cowardice, rushed hurriedly through the six chambers, while none followed him on account of a deadly terror that had seized upon all.
Examples
  • I need to check my account.
  • She opened a new account yesterday.
  • Take this into account please.
deadly
B2|中上級
  • A feeling of extreme fear that makes you unable to move
  • Something that can cause a person to stop living
  • Something very dangerous that can harm you badly
  • Something extremely serious or severe in its effect
  • Something complete or total in a negative way
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It was then, however, that the Prince Prospero, maddening with rage and the shame of his own momentary cowardice, rushed hurriedly through the six chambers, while none followed him on account of a deadly terror that had seized upon all.
Examples
  • The virus can be deadly.
  • He gave her a deadly stare.
  • That was a deadly mistake.
bore
B2|中上級
  • When someone carried or held something in their hands
  • When someone gave birth to a baby
  • When something or someone made you feel tired
  • When someone accepted or dealt with something difficult
  • A person or thing that makes you uninterested
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He bore aloft a drawn dagger, and had approached, in rapid impetuosity, to within three or four feet of the retreating figure, when the latter, having attained the extremity of the velvet apartment, turned suddenly and confronted his pursuer.
Examples
  • She bore the pain well.
  • This class bores me completely.
  • He bore his sword high.
aloft
C1|上級
  • Held up high in the air above
  • In a high position above the ground
  • Up in the sky or air
  • At a high level overhead
  • Raised upward into the space above
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He bore aloft a drawn dagger, and had approached, in rapid impetuosity, to within three or four feet of the retreating figure, when the latter, having attained the extremity of the velvet apartment, turned suddenly and confronted his pursuer.
Examples
  • The flag flew aloft.
  • He held it aloft proudly.
  • Birds soared aloft overhead.
drawn
B1|中級入口
  • Made with a pencil, pen, or similar tool (past participle of 'draw')
  • moved by pulling
  • closed by pulling
  • Attracted or pulled toward something
  • Looking tired or ill (describing a person's face)
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He bore aloft a drawn dagger, and had approached, in rapid impetuosity, to within three or four feet of the retreating figure, when the latter, having attained the extremity of the velvet apartment, turned suddenly and confronted his pursuer.
Examples
  • The picture is drawn with a pencil.
  • The curtains were drawn against the bright sun.
dagger
B2|中上級
  • A short sharp weapon with a blade and handle
  • A small pointed blade used for stabbing
  • A type of knife for close fighting
  • Something that can cut or stab people
  • A pointed tool for close range use
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He bore aloft a drawn dagger, and had approached, in rapid impetuosity, to within three or four feet of the retreating figure, when the latter, having attained the extremity of the velvet apartment, turned suddenly and confronted his pursuer.
Examples
  • He carried a dagger.
  • The dagger was very sharp.
  • She found an old dagger.
rapid
B1|中級入口
  • Something that happens very fast or quickly
  • When something moves or changes at high speed
  • A process that takes little time to complete
  • Moving or acting with great quickness
  • When an action occurs in a short time
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He bore aloft a drawn dagger, and had approached, in rapid impetuosity, to within three or four feet of the retreating figure, when the latter, having attained the extremity of the velvet apartment, turned suddenly and confronted his pursuer.
Examples
  • The train is very rapid.
  • She made rapid progress.
  • We need a rapid answer.
impetuosity
C1|上級
  • The act of moving or acting very fast without thinking
  • When someone does things too quickly and without care
  • A tendency to act suddenly without good judgment
  • The quality of being hasty and not patient
  • Being reckless and acting without proper thought
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He bore aloft a drawn dagger, and had approached, in rapid impetuosity, to within three or four feet of the retreating figure, when the latter, having attained the extremity of the velvet apartment, turned suddenly and confronted his pursuer.
Examples
  • His impetuosity caused many problems.
  • She acted with great impetuosity.
  • Impetuosity often leads to mistakes.
four
A1|超入門
  • The number that comes after three and before five
  • A quantity or amount equal to one more than three
  • The digit or symbol representing this number
  • A group or set containing this many items
  • The age when someone has lived this many years
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He bore aloft a drawn dagger, and had approached, in rapid impetuosity, to within three or four feet of the retreating figure, when the latter, having attained the extremity of the velvet apartment, turned suddenly and confronted his pursuer.
Examples
  • I have four cats.
  • She is four years old.
  • The clock says four.
feet
A1|超入門
  • The lower parts of your legs that you stand on
  • Body parts at the bottom of your legs for walking
  • What you use to walk and stand up with
  • The end parts of your body below your ankles
  • A unit of length equal to 12 inches (about 30 cm); the plural of 'foot'
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He bore aloft a drawn dagger, and had approached, in rapid impetuosity, to within three or four feet of the retreating figure, when the latter, having attained the extremity of the velvet apartment, turned suddenly and confronted his pursuer.
Examples
  • The table has four wooden feet.
  • My cat has white feet.
  • The chair's feet are broken.
retreat
B2|中上級
  • The act of moving back or away from something
  • When someone goes back to avoid danger
  • A quiet place for rest and thinking
  • A period of time away for reflection
  • The act of leaving a difficult situation
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He bore aloft a drawn dagger, and had approached, in rapid impetuosity, to within three or four feet of the retreating figure, when the latter, having attained the extremity of the velvet apartment, turned suddenly and confronted his pursuer.
Examples
  • The soldiers had to retreat.
  • She went on a weekend retreat.
  • They retreated into the forest.
latter
B2|中上級
  • the second thing talked about
  • the second of two things
  • the second of two things mentioned
  • the second mentioned thing
  • the second one talked about
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He bore aloft a drawn dagger, and had approached, in rapid impetuosity, to within three or four feet of the retreating figure, when the latter, having attained the extremity of the velvet apartment, turned suddenly and confronted his pursuer.
Examples
  • We could take the train or the bus; the latter is cheaper.
  • She studied French and Spanish, and is now fluent in the latter.
attain
C1|上級
  • When you reach or arrive at a place
  • When you succeed in getting something you want
  • When you get to a certain level or age
  • The act of gaining something through effort
  • When you finally get or achieve something
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He bore aloft a drawn dagger, and had approached, in rapid impetuosity, to within three or four feet of the retreating figure, when the latter, having attained the extremity of the velvet apartment, turned suddenly and confronted his pursuer.
Examples
  • She attained her goal last year.
  • He attained success through hard work.
  • They hope to attain victory soon.
suddenly
B1|中級入口
  • quickly and without warning
  • all at once, without any warning or expectation
  • happening at a single moment, with everything changing at once
  • occurring unexpectedly, not as part of any plan
  • without any previous sign or notice
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He bore aloft a drawn dagger, and had approached, in rapid impetuosity, to within three or four feet of the retreating figure, when the latter, having attained the extremity of the velvet apartment, turned suddenly and confronted his pursuer.
Examples
  • The lights suddenly went off.
  • Suddenly, it started to rain.
  • She suddenly felt very tired.
confront
B2|中上級
  • When you turn to face someone who is chasing you
  • To face a difficult problem or situation directly
  • To meet someone and speak about something unpleasant
  • When you stand facing someone or something
  • To deal with something that troubles or worries you
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He bore aloft a drawn dagger, and had approached, in rapid impetuosity, to within three or four feet of the retreating figure, when the latter, having attained the extremity of the velvet apartment, turned suddenly and confronted his pursuer.
Examples
  • She confronted him about the problem.
  • We must confront our fears.
  • He confronted the truth.
pursuer
C1|上級
  • A person who chases someone or something
  • Someone who tries to catch another person
  • A person who follows someone to capture them
  • Someone who goes after a person quickly
  • A person who hunts or seeks another
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He bore aloft a drawn dagger, and had approached, in rapid impetuosity, to within three or four feet of the retreating figure, when the latter, having attained the extremity of the velvet apartment, turned suddenly and confronted his pursuer.
Examples
  • The pursuer was getting closer.
  • She escaped from her pursuer quickly.
  • He turned to face his pursuer.
cry
A1|超入門
  • To make tears from your eyes when sad or hurt
  • To say something loudly
  • To shout to get attention
  • To show strong feelings with sounds and tears
  • To call out or say something in a loud voice
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There was a sharp cry--and the dagger dropped gleaming upon the sable carpet, upon which, instantly afterwards, fell prostrate in death the Prince Prospero.
Examples
  • The baby cries every night.
  • Don't cry, it will be okay.
  • I cried when I watched that sad movie.
drop
A2|入門
  • To let something fall down
  • To stop doing something
  • To make something go down
  • A small amount of liquid
  • To visit someone quickly
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There was a sharp cry--and the dagger dropped gleaming upon the sable carpet, upon which, instantly afterwards, fell prostrate in death the Prince Prospero.
Examples
  • A drop of rain fell on my head.
  • I saw a drop of milk on the table.
  • There is a drop of juice on your shirt.
gleam
B2|中上級
  • When something shines with a soft bright light
  • A small amount of soft shining light
  • When eyes show a feeling or emotion brightly
  • A brief showing of hope or feeling
  • To shine in a bright clean way
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There was a sharp cry--and the dagger dropped gleaming upon the sable carpet, upon which, instantly afterwards, fell prostrate in death the Prince Prospero.
Examples
  • The stars gleam at night.
  • Her eyes gleamed with joy.
  • The mirror gleamed brightly.
instantly
B1|中級入口
  • When something happens right away without any waiting time
  • Something that occurs at once with no delay
  • The act of doing something in the same moment
  • When there is no time between two events
  • Something happening in just one second or less
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There was a sharp cry--and the dagger dropped gleaming upon the sable carpet, upon which, instantly afterwards, fell prostrate in death the Prince Prospero.
Examples
  • The message sent instantly.
  • I recognized her instantly.
  • The problem was solved instantly.
afterward
B1|中級入口
  • At a later time
  • After something happens
  • Later on
  • After that time
  • Following an event
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There was a sharp cry--and the dagger dropped gleaming upon the sable carpet, upon which, instantly afterwards, fell prostrate in death the Prince Prospero.
Examples
  • We watched the game and ate dinner afterward.
  • She left the party early and called me afterward.
prostrate
C1|上級
  • Lying flat on the ground, face down
  • When someone lies down completely flat to show respect
  • Being completely worn out and without energy
  • To make someone fall down flat
  • In a position lying stretched out full length
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There was a sharp cry--and the dagger dropped gleaming upon the sable carpet, upon which, instantly afterwards, fell prostrate in death the Prince Prospero.
Examples
  • He fell prostrate on the ground.
  • The injured man lay prostrate.
  • She collapsed prostrate from exhaustion.
courage
B2|中上級
  • The ability to do something difficult or scary without giving up
  • Willingness to face danger or difficulty
  • The strength to continue despite fear or difficulty
  • Being strong when scared
  • The bravery to do the right thing even when it is hard
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Then, summoning the wild courage of despair, a throng of the revellers at once threw themselves into the black apartment, and, seizing the mummer, whose tall figure stood erect and motionless within the shadow of the ebony clock, gasped in unutterable horror at finding the grave-cerements and corpse-like mask which they handled with so violent a rudeness, untenanted by any tangible form.
Examples
  • It takes courage to speak in front of a crowd.
  • She showed great courage when she stood up for her friend.
throng
C1|上級
  • A large group of people gathered closely together
  • A very big crowd in one place
  • Many people standing or moving close to each other
  • When many people come together in numbers
  • A mass of people packed in an area
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Then, summoning the wild courage of despair, a throng of the revellers at once threw themselves into the black apartment, and, seizing the mummer, whose tall figure stood erect and motionless within the shadow of the ebony clock, gasped in unutterable horror at finding the grave-cerements and corpse-like mask which they handled with so violent a rudeness, untenanted by any tangible form.
Examples
  • A throng filled the square.
  • We pushed through the throng.
  • The throng cheered loudly together.
threw
A1|超入門
  • Sent something through the air with your hand
  • Made something fly from your hand
  • Sent something to a place by pushing with your arm
  • Used your hand to send something quickly
  • Sent an object from your hand to another
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Then, summoning the wild courage of despair, a throng of the revellers at once threw themselves into the black apartment, and, seizing the mummer, whose tall figure stood erect and motionless within the shadow of the ebony clock, gasped in unutterable horror at finding the grave-cerements and corpse-like mask which they handled with so violent a rudeness, untenanted by any tangible form.
Examples
  • He threw the ball to his friend.
  • She threw away the old newspaper.
  • I threw the ball as far as I could.
erect
C1|上級
  • Standing up straight and tall in position
  • The act of building or putting something up
  • When something rises to a vertical position
  • To set up or establish something new
  • A position that is upright and vertical
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Then, summoning the wild courage of despair, a throng of the revellers at once threw themselves into the black apartment, and, seizing the mummer, whose tall figure stood erect and motionless within the shadow of the ebony clock, gasped in unutterable horror at finding the grave-cerements and corpse-like mask which they handled with so violent a rudeness, untenanted by any tangible form.
Examples
  • They erected a statue downtown.
  • Stand erect with good posture.
  • Workers will erect the building soon.
motionless
B2|中上級
  • Not moving or making any movement.
  • Completely still, especially due to surprise, fear, or shock
  • Not moving because of tiredness or illness.
  • Remaining still to make something easier to see or do.
  • Not moving because something is broken or not working.
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Then, summoning the wild courage of despair, a throng of the revellers at once threw themselves into the black apartment, and, seizing the mummer, whose tall figure stood erect and motionless within the shadow of the ebony clock, gasped in unutterable horror at finding the grave-cerements and corpse-like mask which they handled with so violent a rudeness, untenanted by any tangible form.
Examples
  • The cat stayed motionless when it saw the bird.
  • He stood motionless in the cold winter night.
  • The deer stood motionless in the forest when it sensed danger.
shadow
A2|入門
  • A dark shape made when light is blocked
  • A dark area close to something that blocks light
  • A dark shape on a surface that looks like an object, person, or animal
  • A dark shape made by a person or thing
  • A dark area that moves with you
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Then, summoning the wild courage of despair, a throng of the revellers at once threw themselves into the black apartment, and, seizing the mummer, whose tall figure stood erect and motionless within the shadow of the ebony clock, gasped in unutterable horror at finding the grave-cerements and corpse-like mask which they handled with so violent a rudeness, untenanted by any tangible form.
Examples
  • I see a shadow on the wall.
  • The tree makes a big shadow.
gasp
B2|中上級
  • When you suddenly breathe in sharply because of shock or fear
  • To take a quick breath because you are surprised
  • Breathing in quickly because you need air urgently
  • A short quick breath taken suddenly
  • To speak while breathing with difficulty
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Then, summoning the wild courage of despair, a throng of the revellers at once threw themselves into the black apartment, and, seizing the mummer, whose tall figure stood erect and motionless within the shadow of the ebony clock, gasped in unutterable horror at finding the grave-cerements and corpse-like mask which they handled with so violent a rudeness, untenanted by any tangible form.
Examples
  • She gasped in surprise.
  • He gasped for air.
  • The crowd gasped loudly.
unutterable
C1|上級
  • A feeling so strong it cannot be said in words
  • Something too extreme to describe or express properly
  • When emotions are too powerful to talk about
  • A state that words cannot capture or show
  • Something so bad it is hard to speak of
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Then, summoning the wild courage of despair, a throng of the revellers at once threw themselves into the black apartment, and, seizing the mummer, whose tall figure stood erect and motionless within the shadow of the ebony clock, gasped in unutterable horror at finding the grave-cerements and corpse-like mask which they handled with so violent a rudeness, untenanted by any tangible form.
Examples
  • She felt unutterable sadness.
  • The scene was of unutterable horror.
  • His joy was unutterable.
find
A1|超入門
  • to see or get something after looking for it
  • to learn where something is
  • to get something by chance
  • to think or feel a certain way about something
  • to show or make a decision about something
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Then, summoning the wild courage of despair, a throng of the revellers at once threw themselves into the black apartment, and, seizing the mummer, whose tall figure stood erect and motionless within the shadow of the ebony clock, gasped in unutterable horror at finding the grave-cerements and corpse-like mask which they handled with so violent a rudeness, untenanted by any tangible form.
Examples
  • I find a good restaurant near my house.
  • He finds his keys under the table.
  • They find a nice park for walking.
grave-cerement
C1|上級
  • The cloth used to wrap a dead body for burial
  • A burial cloth that covers a corpse
  • Material wrapped around someone who has died
  • Fabric that covers a body in a tomb
  • The wrapping placed on deceased persons before interment
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Then, summoning the wild courage of despair, a throng of the revellers at once threw themselves into the black apartment, and, seizing the mummer, whose tall figure stood erect and motionless within the shadow of the ebony clock, gasped in unutterable horror at finding the grave-cerements and corpse-like mask which they handled with so violent a rudeness, untenanted by any tangible form.
Examples
  • The grave-cerements were ancient and worn.
  • She trembled at the sight of grave-cerements.
  • Grave-cerements covered the corpse completely.
corpse-like
C1|上級
  • Resembling a dead body in appearance or manner
  • Looking very pale and still like someone who died
  • Having the cold and lifeless quality of death
  • Showing no signs of life or movement
  • Appearing extremely thin and without energy or color
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Then, summoning the wild courage of despair, a throng of the revellers at once threw themselves into the black apartment, and, seizing the mummer, whose tall figure stood erect and motionless within the shadow of the ebony clock, gasped in unutterable horror at finding the grave-cerements and corpse-like mask which they handled with so violent a rudeness, untenanted by any tangible form.
Examples
  • His corpse-like face frightened the children.
  • She had a corpse-like pallor.
  • The figure stood corpse-like in shadows.
handle
B1|中級入口
  • To touch or hold something with your fingers or both arms
  • To deal with or take care of a situation
  • To control or manage something effectively
  • To be able to cope with pressure or stress
  • To pick up and move something from one spot
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Then, summoning the wild courage of despair, a throng of the revellers at once threw themselves into the black apartment, and, seizing the mummer, whose tall figure stood erect and motionless within the shadow of the ebony clock, gasped in unutterable horror at finding the grave-cerements and corpse-like mask which they handled with so violent a rudeness, untenanted by any tangible form.
Examples
  • Please handle this carefully.
  • She handles problems well.
  • Can you handle it alone?
violent
B1|中級入口
  • Using very strong physical force in a rough way
  • Showing great physical force that causes harm or damage
  • Acting with extreme force to hurt people or things
  • Happening with sudden and powerful force or energy
  • Very strong and extreme in feeling or effect
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Then, summoning the wild courage of despair, a throng of the revellers at once threw themselves into the black apartment, and, seizing the mummer, whose tall figure stood erect and motionless within the shadow of the ebony clock, gasped in unutterable horror at finding the grave-cerements and corpse-like mask which they handled with so violent a rudeness, untenanted by any tangible form.
Examples
  • The storm was very violent.
  • He became violent when angry.
  • The violent movie scared me.
rudeness
B2|中上級
  • The act of treating someone in a bad or rough way
  • When someone speaks or acts without being polite
  • Behavior that shows no respect for other people
  • The state of being not nice or kind
  • Actions that are not gentle or careful with things
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Then, summoning the wild courage of despair, a throng of the revellers at once threw themselves into the black apartment, and, seizing the mummer, whose tall figure stood erect and motionless within the shadow of the ebony clock, gasped in unutterable horror at finding the grave-cerements and corpse-like mask which they handled with so violent a rudeness, untenanted by any tangible form.
Examples
  • His rudeness was shocking.
  • She apologized for her rudeness.
  • I won't accept such rudeness.
untenanted
C1|上級
  • Something that is empty inside with nothing occupying it
  • A space that has no one living in it
  • When a place or thing becomes vacant or empty
  • A thing that lacks an owner or occupier
  • Being without anyone or anything filling a space
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Then, summoning the wild courage of despair, a throng of the revellers at once threw themselves into the black apartment, and, seizing the mummer, whose tall figure stood erect and motionless within the shadow of the ebony clock, gasped in unutterable horror at finding the grave-cerements and corpse-like mask which they handled with so violent a rudeness, untenanted by any tangible form.
Examples
  • The house was untenanted.
  • They found it untenanted inside.
  • The building remained untenanted.
tangible
C1|上級
  • Something that can be touched or felt physically
  • Something real that you can see or touch
  • A thing that exists in a physical way
  • Something clear and definite, not just an idea
  • A thing that is solid and not invisible
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Then, summoning the wild courage of despair, a throng of the revellers at once threw themselves into the black apartment, and, seizing the mummer, whose tall figure stood erect and motionless within the shadow of the ebony clock, gasped in unutterable horror at finding the grave-cerements and corpse-like mask which they handled with so violent a rudeness, untenanted by any tangible form.
Examples
  • We need tangible proof.
  • The results were tangible and clear.
  • She wanted something tangible to hold.
acknowledge
B2|中上級
  • When people accept or admit that something is present or real
  • To accept or admit that something is true
  • To show that you have noticed someone or something
  • To express thanks or say you received something
  • To accept someone or something as valid or important
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And now was acknowledged the presence of the Red Death.
Examples
  • She acknowledged her error.
  • He acknowledged the message.
  • They acknowledged his work.
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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He had come like a thief in the night.
Examples
  • I like playing soccer after school.
  • She sings like a professional.
  • Do you like chocolate?
thief
A2|入門
  • A person who takes things that belong to others secretly
  • Someone who takes property without permission from others
  • A person who commits the crime of taking belongings
  • Someone who secretly removes what is not theirs
  • A person who illegally takes items from others
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He had come like a thief in the night.
Examples
  • The thief took my wallet.
  • Police caught the thief yesterday.
  • A thief broke the window.
blood-bedewe
C1|上級
  • Something that is wet or covered with red liquid from the body
  • When a surface has drops of red body fluid on it
  • A place or thing stained with red liquid from injury
  • Covered with moisture that comes from wounds
  • Having spots or marks of red body liquid
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And one by one dropped the revellers in the blood-bedewed halls of their revel, and died each in the despairing posture of his fall.
Examples
  • The blood-bedewed room was silent.
  • His blood-bedewed hands shook.
  • They saw blood-bedewed footprints everywhere.
died
A1|超入門
  • Stopped living; lost life at a past moment
  • Came to the end of life (past tense of 'die')
  • Reached the end of one's life
  • Lost life
  • Stopped existing (used for things, ideas, or movements)
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And one by one dropped the revellers in the blood-bedewed halls of their revel, and died each in the despairing posture of his fall.
Examples
  • My grandfather died last year.
  • The flowers died because I forgot to water them.
  • The company died out after losing all its customers.
posture
B2|中上級
  • The way a body is positioned when lying or standing
  • How someone holds their body when sitting or standing
  • The position of the body at a moment
  • How the back and shoulders are held up
  • The arrangement of body parts in space
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And one by one dropped the revellers in the blood-bedewed halls of their revel, and died each in the despairing posture of his fall.
Examples
  • She has good posture.
  • His posture is very straight.
  • Poor posture causes back pain.