Vocabulary The Masque of the Red Death — Pack 7

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swung B1｜中級入口	When something moved back and forth through the air When something moved in a curved path When someone turned or rotated quickly around Past form of moving something with force When something changed position by turning on a point	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Its pendulum swung to and fro with a dull, heavy, monotonous clang; and when the minute-hand made the circuit of the face, and the hour was to be stricken, there came from the brazen lungs of the clock a sound which was clear and loud and deep and exceedingly musical, but of so peculiar a note and emphasis that, at each lapse of an hour, the musicians of the orchestra were constrained to pause, momentarily, in their performance, to hearken to the sound; and thus the waltzers perforce ceased their evolutions; and there was a brief disconcert of the whole gay company; and, while the chimes of the clock yet rang, it was observed that the giddiest grew pale, and the more aged and sedate passed their hands over their brows as if in confused reverie or meditation. Examples She swung the bat hard. The door swung open wide. He swung around to look back.
dull B1｜中級入口	A sound that is heavy and not sharp or clear Something that is not interesting or exciting at all A color or light that is not bright or shiny A blade or edge that is not sharp anymore A pain or ache that is steady but not severe	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Its pendulum swung to and fro with a dull, heavy, monotonous clang; and when the minute-hand made the circuit of the face, and the hour was to be stricken, there came from the brazen lungs of the clock a sound which was clear and loud and deep and exceedingly musical, but of so peculiar a note and emphasis that, at each lapse of an hour, the musicians of the orchestra were constrained to pause, momentarily, in their performance, to hearken to the sound; and thus the waltzers perforce ceased their evolutions; and there was a brief disconcert of the whole gay company; and, while the chimes of the clock yet rang, it was observed that the giddiest grew pale, and the more aged and sedate passed their hands over their brows as if in confused reverie or meditation. Examples The knife is too dull. This movie is very dull. I have a dull headache.
monotonous B2｜中上級	Something that stays the same in a dull, boring way When something repeats without interesting changes A thing that lacks variety and feels tiresome Something that continues in a dull, unchanging manner When something is tedious because it never varies	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Its pendulum swung to and fro with a dull, heavy, monotonous clang; and when the minute-hand made the circuit of the face, and the hour was to be stricken, there came from the brazen lungs of the clock a sound which was clear and loud and deep and exceedingly musical, but of so peculiar a note and emphasis that, at each lapse of an hour, the musicians of the orchestra were constrained to pause, momentarily, in their performance, to hearken to the sound; and thus the waltzers perforce ceased their evolutions; and there was a brief disconcert of the whole gay company; and, while the chimes of the clock yet rang, it was observed that the giddiest grew pale, and the more aged and sedate passed their hands over their brows as if in confused reverie or meditation. Examples The job was very monotonous. His voice sounded monotonous and dull. The monotonous task bored everyone quickly.
clang C1｜上級	A loud, deep, ringing sound made by metal When metal objects hit and make a ringing noise A harsh, ringing sound from hitting metal The noise produced when hard metal strikes something A sharp, metallic ringing or striking sound	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Its pendulum swung to and fro with a dull, heavy, monotonous clang; and when the minute-hand made the circuit of the face, and the hour was to be stricken, there came from the brazen lungs of the clock a sound which was clear and loud and deep and exceedingly musical, but of so peculiar a note and emphasis that, at each lapse of an hour, the musicians of the orchestra were constrained to pause, momentarily, in their performance, to hearken to the sound; and thus the waltzers perforce ceased their evolutions; and there was a brief disconcert of the whole gay company; and, while the chimes of the clock yet rang, it was observed that the giddiest grew pale, and the more aged and sedate passed their hands over their brows as if in confused reverie or meditation. Examples The metal gate clanged shut. I heard a loud clang. The bell clanged three times.
minute-hand A2｜入門	The longer pointer on a clock that shows minutes The piece that points to tell you the minutes A part of a clock showing how many minutes The thin arm on a clock for counting minutes The indicator that tracks minutes on a timepiece	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Its pendulum swung to and fro with a dull, heavy, monotonous clang; and when the minute-hand made the circuit of the face, and the hour was to be stricken, there came from the brazen lungs of the clock a sound which was clear and loud and deep and exceedingly musical, but of so peculiar a note and emphasis that, at each lapse of an hour, the musicians of the orchestra were constrained to pause, momentarily, in their performance, to hearken to the sound; and thus the waltzers perforce ceased their evolutions; and there was a brief disconcert of the whole gay company; and, while the chimes of the clock yet rang, it was observed that the giddiest grew pale, and the more aged and sedate passed their hands over their brows as if in confused reverie or meditation. Examples The minute-hand moved past twelve. I watched the minute-hand turn slowly. The minute-hand points to six now.
made A1｜超入門	Created or built something Did or finished an action Caused something to happen Prepared food or drink Forced or told someone to do something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Its pendulum swung to and fro with a dull, heavy, monotonous clang; and when the minute-hand made the circuit of the face, and the hour was to be stricken, there came from the brazen lungs of the clock a sound which was clear and loud and deep and exceedingly musical, but of so peculiar a note and emphasis that, at each lapse of an hour, the musicians of the orchestra were constrained to pause, momentarily, in their performance, to hearken to the sound; and thus the waltzers perforce ceased their evolutions; and there was a brief disconcert of the whole gay company; and, while the chimes of the clock yet rang, it was observed that the giddiest grew pale, and the more aged and sedate passed their hands over their brows as if in confused reverie or meditation. Examples She made a wish on her birthday. I made a mistake on the test. He made dinner for his family.
circuit B2｜中上級	A complete path or movement all the way around something A path that electricity flows through in a loop A group of places visited regularly for events A regular journey that returns to the starting point A route or track used for racing vehicles	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Its pendulum swung to and fro with a dull, heavy, monotonous clang; and when the minute-hand made the circuit of the face, and the hour was to be stricken, there came from the brazen lungs of the clock a sound which was clear and loud and deep and exceedingly musical, but of so peculiar a note and emphasis that, at each lapse of an hour, the musicians of the orchestra were constrained to pause, momentarily, in their performance, to hearken to the sound; and thus the waltzers perforce ceased their evolutions; and there was a brief disconcert of the whole gay company; and, while the chimes of the clock yet rang, it was observed that the giddiest grew pale, and the more aged and sedate passed their hands over their brows as if in confused reverie or meditation. Examples The circuit was completed quickly. She walked the entire circuit. The electrical circuit stopped working.
stricken C1｜上級	When a bell or clock makes a sound to mark time A person who is suddenly affected by something bad When something very bad happens to someone or something Feeling very shocked or upset about something sad When someone is hurt or damaged in a bad way	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Its pendulum swung to and fro with a dull, heavy, monotonous clang; and when the minute-hand made the circuit of the face, and the hour was to be stricken, there came from the brazen lungs of the clock a sound which was clear and loud and deep and exceedingly musical, but of so peculiar a note and emphasis that, at each lapse of an hour, the musicians of the orchestra were constrained to pause, momentarily, in their performance, to hearken to the sound; and thus the waltzers perforce ceased their evolutions; and there was a brief disconcert of the whole gay company; and, while the chimes of the clock yet rang, it was observed that the giddiest grew pale, and the more aged and sedate passed their hands over their brows as if in confused reverie or meditation. Examples The town was stricken by illness. She looked stricken with fear. The hour was stricken loudly.
came A1｜超入門	When someone moved toward a place or person When a person arrived at a location Moving from there to here in the past When something or someone reached a place The act of arriving somewhere before now	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Its pendulum swung to and fro with a dull, heavy, monotonous clang; and when the minute-hand made the circuit of the face, and the hour was to be stricken, there came from the brazen lungs of the clock a sound which was clear and loud and deep and exceedingly musical, but of so peculiar a note and emphasis that, at each lapse of an hour, the musicians of the orchestra were constrained to pause, momentarily, in their performance, to hearken to the sound; and thus the waltzers perforce ceased their evolutions; and there was a brief disconcert of the whole gay company; and, while the chimes of the clock yet rang, it was observed that the giddiest grew pale, and the more aged and sedate passed their hands over their brows as if in confused reverie or meditation. Examples She came to visit me. The bus came late today. He came home early.
brazen C1｜上級	Something that is made of a yellow metal A person who acts bold and without shame When someone does something rude and open about it Acting confident in a way that seems inappropriate Being very bold and showing no fear or embarrassment	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Its pendulum swung to and fro with a dull, heavy, monotonous clang; and when the minute-hand made the circuit of the face, and the hour was to be stricken, there came from the brazen lungs of the clock a sound which was clear and loud and deep and exceedingly musical, but of so peculiar a note and emphasis that, at each lapse of an hour, the musicians of the orchestra were constrained to pause, momentarily, in their performance, to hearken to the sound; and thus the waltzers perforce ceased their evolutions; and there was a brief disconcert of the whole gay company; and, while the chimes of the clock yet rang, it was observed that the giddiest grew pale, and the more aged and sedate passed their hands over their brows as if in confused reverie or meditation. Examples His brazen lie surprised everyone. She showed brazen confidence. The brazen theft was shocking.
lung B1｜中級入口	A part of the body that makes sound or air come out The two organs inside your chest used for breathing The body parts that take in air when you breathe Organs that help you get oxygen from the air The chest organs that move when you inhale and exhale	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Its pendulum swung to and fro with a dull, heavy, monotonous clang; and when the minute-hand made the circuit of the face, and the hour was to be stricken, there came from the brazen lungs of the clock a sound which was clear and loud and deep and exceedingly musical, but of so peculiar a note and emphasis that, at each lapse of an hour, the musicians of the orchestra were constrained to pause, momentarily, in their performance, to hearken to the sound; and thus the waltzers perforce ceased their evolutions; and there was a brief disconcert of the whole gay company; and, while the chimes of the clock yet rang, it was observed that the giddiest grew pale, and the more aged and sedate passed their hands over their brows as if in confused reverie or meditation. Examples Breathing deeply fills your lungs. Her lungs felt strong and healthy. The cold air hurt his lungs.
sound A1｜超入門	A noise you can hear The quality or character of a noise or voice To seem or appear in a certain way To make a noise A long narrow sea area between land	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Its pendulum swung to and fro with a dull, heavy, monotonous clang; and when the minute-hand made the circuit of the face, and the hour was to be stricken, there came from the brazen lungs of the clock a sound which was clear and loud and deep and exceedingly musical, but of so peculiar a note and emphasis that, at each lapse of an hour, the musicians of the orchestra were constrained to pause, momentarily, in their performance, to hearken to the sound; and thus the waltzers perforce ceased their evolutions; and there was a brief disconcert of the whole gay company; and, while the chimes of the clock yet rang, it was observed that the giddiest grew pale, and the more aged and sedate passed their hands over their brows as if in confused reverie or meditation. Examples I heard a loud sound outside. What sound does a cat make? The sound of rain is relaxing.
clear A2｜入門	Something that is easy to understand or see Obvious or certain, with no doubt Free from clouds, dirt, or anything blocking sight or sound When you can understand something without confusion Something that is plain and simple to know	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Its pendulum swung to and fro with a dull, heavy, monotonous clang; and when the minute-hand made the circuit of the face, and the hour was to be stricken, there came from the brazen lungs of the clock a sound which was clear and loud and deep and exceedingly musical, but of so peculiar a note and emphasis that, at each lapse of an hour, the musicians of the orchestra were constrained to pause, momentarily, in their performance, to hearken to the sound; and thus the waltzers perforce ceased their evolutions; and there was a brief disconcert of the whole gay company; and, while the chimes of the clock yet rang, it was observed that the giddiest grew pale, and the more aged and sedate passed their hands over their brows as if in confused reverie or meditation. Examples The instructions are clear and easy to follow. I made myself clear. It's clear he likes her.
loud A1｜超入門	Making a lot of noise Easy to hear Strong sound Not quiet Very bright or strong (used with colors or style)	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Its pendulum swung to and fro with a dull, heavy, monotonous clang; and when the minute-hand made the circuit of the face, and the hour was to be stricken, there came from the brazen lungs of the clock a sound which was clear and loud and deep and exceedingly musical, but of so peculiar a note and emphasis that, at each lapse of an hour, the musicians of the orchestra were constrained to pause, momentarily, in their performance, to hearken to the sound; and thus the waltzers perforce ceased their evolutions; and there was a brief disconcert of the whole gay company; and, while the chimes of the clock yet rang, it was observed that the giddiest grew pale, and the more aged and sedate passed their hands over their brows as if in confused reverie or meditation. Examples The music is too loud. He has a loud voice. I heard a loud noise outside.
exceedingly C1｜上級	To a very great degree or amount More than usual or normal in amount In a way that goes beyond what is expected To an unusual or surprising extent Much more than average or typical	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Its pendulum swung to and fro with a dull, heavy, monotonous clang; and when the minute-hand made the circuit of the face, and the hour was to be stricken, there came from the brazen lungs of the clock a sound which was clear and loud and deep and exceedingly musical, but of so peculiar a note and emphasis that, at each lapse of an hour, the musicians of the orchestra were constrained to pause, momentarily, in their performance, to hearken to the sound; and thus the waltzers perforce ceased their evolutions; and there was a brief disconcert of the whole gay company; and, while the chimes of the clock yet rang, it was observed that the giddiest grew pale, and the more aged and sedate passed their hands over their brows as if in confused reverie or meditation. Examples The test was exceedingly difficult. She is exceedingly kind to everyone. The price seems exceedingly high.
musical B1｜中級入口	Having a pleasant sound like melody or harmony A play or show with songs and dance Connected to or involving songs and melodies Having skill or ability with melody and rhythm Sounding like pleasant tones or notes	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Its pendulum swung to and fro with a dull, heavy, monotonous clang; and when the minute-hand made the circuit of the face, and the hour was to be stricken, there came from the brazen lungs of the clock a sound which was clear and loud and deep and exceedingly musical, but of so peculiar a note and emphasis that, at each lapse of an hour, the musicians of the orchestra were constrained to pause, momentarily, in their performance, to hearken to the sound; and thus the waltzers perforce ceased their evolutions; and there was a brief disconcert of the whole gay company; and, while the chimes of the clock yet rang, it was observed that the giddiest grew pale, and the more aged and sedate passed their hands over their brows as if in confused reverie or meditation. Examples She loves musical theatre. The bells have a musical tone. He is very musical.
peculiar B2｜中上級	Something that is strange or unusual in a noticeable way Something that seems odd or different from normal A thing that is not quite right or normal When something is special or unique to one thing Something that attracts attention because it is uncommon	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Its pendulum swung to and fro with a dull, heavy, monotonous clang; and when the minute-hand made the circuit of the face, and the hour was to be stricken, there came from the brazen lungs of the clock a sound which was clear and loud and deep and exceedingly musical, but of so peculiar a note and emphasis that, at each lapse of an hour, the musicians of the orchestra were constrained to pause, momentarily, in their performance, to hearken to the sound; and thus the waltzers perforce ceased their evolutions; and there was a brief disconcert of the whole gay company; and, while the chimes of the clock yet rang, it was observed that the giddiest grew pale, and the more aged and sedate passed their hands over their brows as if in confused reverie or meditation. Examples That was a peculiar thing to say. She has a peculiar way of laughing. The situation seemed peculiar to me.
note A2｜入門	A particular quality or tone of a sound A short written message or reminder Something you write down to remember information A single sound in music with pitch A paper bill used as money	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Its pendulum swung to and fro with a dull, heavy, monotonous clang; and when the minute-hand made the circuit of the face, and the hour was to be stricken, there came from the brazen lungs of the clock a sound which was clear and loud and deep and exceedingly musical, but of so peculiar a note and emphasis that, at each lapse of an hour, the musicians of the orchestra were constrained to pause, momentarily, in their performance, to hearken to the sound; and thus the waltzers perforce ceased their evolutions; and there was a brief disconcert of the whole gay company; and, while the chimes of the clock yet rang, it was observed that the giddiest grew pale, and the more aged and sedate passed their hands over their brows as if in confused reverie or meditation. Examples She wrote a quick note. The piano played a high note. I took notes in class.
emphasis B2｜中上級	A special force or stress given to something when spoken or played Special attention or importance given to one thing over others When something is made stronger or clearer to get noticed A way of showing which part matters most in communication The act of making something stand out or be more noticeable	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Its pendulum swung to and fro with a dull, heavy, monotonous clang; and when the minute-hand made the circuit of the face, and the hour was to be stricken, there came from the brazen lungs of the clock a sound which was clear and loud and deep and exceedingly musical, but of so peculiar a note and emphasis that, at each lapse of an hour, the musicians of the orchestra were constrained to pause, momentarily, in their performance, to hearken to the sound; and thus the waltzers perforce ceased their evolutions; and there was a brief disconcert of the whole gay company; and, while the chimes of the clock yet rang, it was observed that the giddiest grew pale, and the more aged and sedate passed their hands over their brows as if in confused reverie or meditation. Examples She spoke with great emphasis. The teacher put emphasis on grammar. He added emphasis to his words.
lapse C1｜上級	The passing or ending of a period of time A temporary failure or mistake in behavior or thinking When something stops or ends gradually A temporary drop in quality or standards A brief period of failing to act correctly	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Its pendulum swung to and fro with a dull, heavy, monotonous clang; and when the minute-hand made the circuit of the face, and the hour was to be stricken, there came from the brazen lungs of the clock a sound which was clear and loud and deep and exceedingly musical, but of so peculiar a note and emphasis that, at each lapse of an hour, the musicians of the orchestra were constrained to pause, momentarily, in their performance, to hearken to the sound; and thus the waltzers perforce ceased their evolutions; and there was a brief disconcert of the whole gay company; and, while the chimes of the clock yet rang, it was observed that the giddiest grew pale, and the more aged and sedate passed their hands over their brows as if in confused reverie or meditation. Examples He had a memory lapse. The contract will lapse soon. A brief lapse in judgment occurred.
orchestra B1｜中級入口	A large group of musicians who play together at events A group of people playing instruments together in concerts A collection of musicians performing as one unified group Musicians who perform together with various instruments for audiences A musical ensemble that plays together under one leader	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Its pendulum swung to and fro with a dull, heavy, monotonous clang; and when the minute-hand made the circuit of the face, and the hour was to be stricken, there came from the brazen lungs of the clock a sound which was clear and loud and deep and exceedingly musical, but of so peculiar a note and emphasis that, at each lapse of an hour, the musicians of the orchestra were constrained to pause, momentarily, in their performance, to hearken to the sound; and thus the waltzers perforce ceased their evolutions; and there was a brief disconcert of the whole gay company; and, while the chimes of the clock yet rang, it was observed that the giddiest grew pale, and the more aged and sedate passed their hands over their brows as if in confused reverie or meditation. Examples The orchestra played beautifully tonight. She joined the school orchestra. An orchestra has many instruments.
constrain C1｜上級	When something forces you to stop or act differently To limit or prevent someone from doing something freely To hold back or control by force or pressure When rules or situations make you act certain ways To restrict freedom or movement through boundaries or rules	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Its pendulum swung to and fro with a dull, heavy, monotonous clang; and when the minute-hand made the circuit of the face, and the hour was to be stricken, there came from the brazen lungs of the clock a sound which was clear and loud and deep and exceedingly musical, but of so peculiar a note and emphasis that, at each lapse of an hour, the musicians of the orchestra were constrained to pause, momentarily, in their performance, to hearken to the sound; and thus the waltzers perforce ceased their evolutions; and there was a brief disconcert of the whole gay company; and, while the chimes of the clock yet rang, it was observed that the giddiest grew pale, and the more aged and sedate passed their hands over their brows as if in confused reverie or meditation. Examples Rules constrain our freedom sometimes. Time constraints constrain what we accomplish. Fear can constrain people's actions.
pause B1｜中級入口	When you stop doing something for a short time A brief stop in the middle of an activity When something stops moving or making sound temporarily Taking a break from talking or speaking A moment of waiting before continuing something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Its pendulum swung to and fro with a dull, heavy, monotonous clang; and when the minute-hand made the circuit of the face, and the hour was to be stricken, there came from the brazen lungs of the clock a sound which was clear and loud and deep and exceedingly musical, but of so peculiar a note and emphasis that, at each lapse of an hour, the musicians of the orchestra were constrained to pause, momentarily, in their performance, to hearken to the sound; and thus the waltzers perforce ceased their evolutions; and there was a brief disconcert of the whole gay company; and, while the chimes of the clock yet rang, it was observed that the giddiest grew pale, and the more aged and sedate passed their hands over their brows as if in confused reverie or meditation. Examples Let's pause for a moment. She paused before answering. There was a brief pause.
momentarily B2｜中上級	When something stops or pauses for a very short time For a brief period of only a few seconds In a very quick or temporary way Something that lasts just a short instant At a time that will come very soon	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Its pendulum swung to and fro with a dull, heavy, monotonous clang; and when the minute-hand made the circuit of the face, and the hour was to be stricken, there came from the brazen lungs of the clock a sound which was clear and loud and deep and exceedingly musical, but of so peculiar a note and emphasis that, at each lapse of an hour, the musicians of the orchestra were constrained to pause, momentarily, in their performance, to hearken to the sound; and thus the waltzers perforce ceased their evolutions; and there was a brief disconcert of the whole gay company; and, while the chimes of the clock yet rang, it was observed that the giddiest grew pale, and the more aged and sedate passed their hands over their brows as if in confused reverie or meditation. Examples She paused momentarily. The screen froze momentarily. I'll be there momentarily.
performance B1｜中級入口	The act of playing music or acting in front of people A show or presentation given to an audience How well someone does a task or job How well a machine or system works The way something operates or functions	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Its pendulum swung to and fro with a dull, heavy, monotonous clang; and when the minute-hand made the circuit of the face, and the hour was to be stricken, there came from the brazen lungs of the clock a sound which was clear and loud and deep and exceedingly musical, but of so peculiar a note and emphasis that, at each lapse of an hour, the musicians of the orchestra were constrained to pause, momentarily, in their performance, to hearken to the sound; and thus the waltzers perforce ceased their evolutions; and there was a brief disconcert of the whole gay company; and, while the chimes of the clock yet rang, it was observed that the giddiest grew pale, and the more aged and sedate passed their hands over their brows as if in confused reverie or meditation. Examples The performance was amazing. Her performance improved greatly. We enjoyed the musical performance.
hearken C1｜上級	When you stop and pay close attention to a sound The act of choosing to follow advice given When you carefully observe what someone says Being willing to accept what others tell you Taking time to focus on what you hear	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Its pendulum swung to and fro with a dull, heavy, monotonous clang; and when the minute-hand made the circuit of the face, and the hour was to be stricken, there came from the brazen lungs of the clock a sound which was clear and loud and deep and exceedingly musical, but of so peculiar a note and emphasis that, at each lapse of an hour, the musicians of the orchestra were constrained to pause, momentarily, in their performance, to hearken to the sound; and thus the waltzers perforce ceased their evolutions; and there was a brief disconcert of the whole gay company; and, while the chimes of the clock yet rang, it was observed that the giddiest grew pale, and the more aged and sedate passed their hands over their brows as if in confused reverie or meditation. Examples Hearken to my words carefully. They hearkened to the elder's advice. We must hearken to these warnings.
waltzer C1｜上級	A person who dances in a slow, turning style with a partner Someone who performs a type of formal partnered dance A person who takes part in this kind of dancing One who moves in a rotating dance pattern with another A person engaged in this traditional form of dancing	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Its pendulum swung to and fro with a dull, heavy, monotonous clang; and when the minute-hand made the circuit of the face, and the hour was to be stricken, there came from the brazen lungs of the clock a sound which was clear and loud and deep and exceedingly musical, but of so peculiar a note and emphasis that, at each lapse of an hour, the musicians of the orchestra were constrained to pause, momentarily, in their performance, to hearken to the sound; and thus the waltzers perforce ceased their evolutions; and there was a brief disconcert of the whole gay company; and, while the chimes of the clock yet rang, it was observed that the giddiest grew pale, and the more aged and sedate passed their hands over their brows as if in confused reverie or meditation. Examples The waltzer moved smoothly across the floor. She was a graceful waltzer. Every waltzer stopped when the clock struck.
perforce C1｜上級	When you must do something because of outside forces Being made to act in a certain way Having no choice but to do something Being required to act by circumstances Doing something because there is no other option	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Its pendulum swung to and fro with a dull, heavy, monotonous clang; and when the minute-hand made the circuit of the face, and the hour was to be stricken, there came from the brazen lungs of the clock a sound which was clear and loud and deep and exceedingly musical, but of so peculiar a note and emphasis that, at each lapse of an hour, the musicians of the orchestra were constrained to pause, momentarily, in their performance, to hearken to the sound; and thus the waltzers perforce ceased their evolutions; and there was a brief disconcert of the whole gay company; and, while the chimes of the clock yet rang, it was observed that the giddiest grew pale, and the more aged and sedate passed their hands over their brows as if in confused reverie or meditation. Examples He perforce agreed to the terms. We perforce waited in line. They perforce accepted the decision.
ceas B2｜中上級	To stop happening or existing. To officially stop an activity or operation. To stop doing something deliberately, often permanently. When something no longer continues or exists To cause something to stop, often by giving an order or command.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Its pendulum swung to and fro with a dull, heavy, monotonous clang; and when the minute-hand made the circuit of the face, and the hour was to be stricken, there came from the brazen lungs of the clock a sound which was clear and loud and deep and exceedingly musical, but of so peculiar a note and emphasis that, at each lapse of an hour, the musicians of the orchestra were constrained to pause, momentarily, in their performance, to hearken to the sound; and thus the waltzers perforce ceased their evolutions; and there was a brief disconcert of the whole gay company; and, while the chimes of the clock yet rang, it was observed that the giddiest grew pale, and the more aged and sedate passed their hands over their brows as if in confused reverie or meditation. Examples The noise ceased immediately. All activity ceased at midnight. The rain finally ceased.
evolution B2｜中上級	A graceful turning or spinning movement in dance The process of slow change over time A gradual development from simple to complex A planned movement or pattern in formation The act of unfolding or opening out	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Its pendulum swung to and fro with a dull, heavy, monotonous clang; and when the minute-hand made the circuit of the face, and the hour was to be stricken, there came from the brazen lungs of the clock a sound which was clear and loud and deep and exceedingly musical, but of so peculiar a note and emphasis that, at each lapse of an hour, the musicians of the orchestra were constrained to pause, momentarily, in their performance, to hearken to the sound; and thus the waltzers perforce ceased their evolutions; and there was a brief disconcert of the whole gay company; and, while the chimes of the clock yet rang, it was observed that the giddiest grew pale, and the more aged and sedate passed their hands over their brows as if in confused reverie or meditation. Examples The evolution of computers was very fast. Scientists study evolution in nature. Evolution happens slowly over many years.
brief B1｜中級入口	Lasting only a short amount of time Something that takes a small amount of time When something does not continue for long A period that ends quickly Using few words when speaking or writing	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Its pendulum swung to and fro with a dull, heavy, monotonous clang; and when the minute-hand made the circuit of the face, and the hour was to be stricken, there came from the brazen lungs of the clock a sound which was clear and loud and deep and exceedingly musical, but of so peculiar a note and emphasis that, at each lapse of an hour, the musicians of the orchestra were constrained to pause, momentarily, in their performance, to hearken to the sound; and thus the waltzers perforce ceased their evolutions; and there was a brief disconcert of the whole gay company; and, while the chimes of the clock yet rang, it was observed that the giddiest grew pale, and the more aged and sedate passed their hands over their brows as if in confused reverie or meditation. Examples The meeting was brief. She made a brief phone call. We had a brief chat.
disconcert C1｜上級	A feeling of confusion or unease in a group When something makes you feel uncomfortable or confused To upset or trouble someone's calm state To cause someone to lose confidence temporarily To interrupt or disturb normal flow of things	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Its pendulum swung to and fro with a dull, heavy, monotonous clang; and when the minute-hand made the circuit of the face, and the hour was to be stricken, there came from the brazen lungs of the clock a sound which was clear and loud and deep and exceedingly musical, but of so peculiar a note and emphasis that, at each lapse of an hour, the musicians of the orchestra were constrained to pause, momentarily, in their performance, to hearken to the sound; and thus the waltzers perforce ceased their evolutions; and there was a brief disconcert of the whole gay company; and, while the chimes of the clock yet rang, it was observed that the giddiest grew pale, and the more aged and sedate passed their hands over their brows as if in confused reverie or meditation. Examples His strange behavior disconcerted everyone. The news disconcerted her briefly. Don't let criticism disconcert you.
gay B2｜中上級	Full of fun, laughter, and cheerful celebration A person who feels romantic attraction to the same gender Bright, colorful, and pleasant to look at Showing or feeling joy and merriment Lighthearted and without worry or care	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Its pendulum swung to and fro with a dull, heavy, monotonous clang; and when the minute-hand made the circuit of the face, and the hour was to be stricken, there came from the brazen lungs of the clock a sound which was clear and loud and deep and exceedingly musical, but of so peculiar a note and emphasis that, at each lapse of an hour, the musicians of the orchestra were constrained to pause, momentarily, in their performance, to hearken to the sound; and thus the waltzers perforce ceased their evolutions; and there was a brief disconcert of the whole gay company; and, while the chimes of the clock yet rang, it was observed that the giddiest grew pale, and the more aged and sedate passed their hands over their brows as if in confused reverie or meditation. Examples The gay celebration lasted all night. He is gay and proud. Gay colors decorated the hall.
chime B2｜中上級	The musical sound a clock or bell makes when it rings A bell or set of bells that make musical sounds When a bell makes a ringing musical sound When someone agrees or adds to a conversation When things match or fit together well	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Its pendulum swung to and fro with a dull, heavy, monotonous clang; and when the minute-hand made the circuit of the face, and the hour was to be stricken, there came from the brazen lungs of the clock a sound which was clear and loud and deep and exceedingly musical, but of so peculiar a note and emphasis that, at each lapse of an hour, the musicians of the orchestra were constrained to pause, momentarily, in their performance, to hearken to the sound; and thus the waltzers perforce ceased their evolutions; and there was a brief disconcert of the whole gay company; and, while the chimes of the clock yet rang, it was observed that the giddiest grew pale, and the more aged and sedate passed their hands over their brows as if in confused reverie or meditation. Examples The doorbell chime rang softly. Wind chimes tinkled in the garden. The clock will chime soon.
rang A2｜入門	When a bell or clock made a loud sound A sound that a bell makes to tell people something When something made a loud clear noise To call someone using a telephone When ears made noise after a loud sound	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Its pendulum swung to and fro with a dull, heavy, monotonous clang; and when the minute-hand made the circuit of the face, and the hour was to be stricken, there came from the brazen lungs of the clock a sound which was clear and loud and deep and exceedingly musical, but of so peculiar a note and emphasis that, at each lapse of an hour, the musicians of the orchestra were constrained to pause, momentarily, in their performance, to hearken to the sound; and thus the waltzers perforce ceased their evolutions; and there was a brief disconcert of the whole gay company; and, while the chimes of the clock yet rang, it was observed that the giddiest grew pale, and the more aged and sedate passed their hands over their brows as if in confused reverie or meditation. Examples The bell rang at noon. She rang me last night. The phone rang twice.
observe B2｜中上級	When something is noticed or seen by people To watch something carefully to learn about it To follow a rule or keep a tradition To make a comment or say what you think To notice details about something happening around you	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Its pendulum swung to and fro with a dull, heavy, monotonous clang; and when the minute-hand made the circuit of the face, and the hour was to be stricken, there came from the brazen lungs of the clock a sound which was clear and loud and deep and exceedingly musical, but of so peculiar a note and emphasis that, at each lapse of an hour, the musicians of the orchestra were constrained to pause, momentarily, in their performance, to hearken to the sound; and thus the waltzers perforce ceased their evolutions; and there was a brief disconcert of the whole gay company; and, while the chimes of the clock yet rang, it was observed that the giddiest grew pale, and the more aged and sedate passed their hands over their brows as if in confused reverie or meditation. Examples Scientists observe nature carefully. I observed something interesting today. They observed the rules strictly.
giddiest C1｜上級	A person who is most carefree and full of excitement Someone feeling the most lightheaded or unsteady A person who is most silly or not serious Someone experiencing the most intense dizzy feeling A person who is most foolishly joyful or overexcited	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Its pendulum swung to and fro with a dull, heavy, monotonous clang; and when the minute-hand made the circuit of the face, and the hour was to be stricken, there came from the brazen lungs of the clock a sound which was clear and loud and deep and exceedingly musical, but of so peculiar a note and emphasis that, at each lapse of an hour, the musicians of the orchestra were constrained to pause, momentarily, in their performance, to hearken to the sound; and thus the waltzers perforce ceased their evolutions; and there was a brief disconcert of the whole gay company; and, while the chimes of the clock yet rang, it was observed that the giddiest grew pale, and the more aged and sedate passed their hands over their brows as if in confused reverie or meditation. Examples The giddiest ones grew pale suddenly. She felt giddiest after the ride. He was the giddiest child there.
grew A2｜入門	When someone or something becomes different, like turning pale or sad When a living thing becomes bigger or taller over time When something becomes larger in amount or number When someone becomes more mature or develops with age When someone starts to have a feeling or opinion	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Its pendulum swung to and fro with a dull, heavy, monotonous clang; and when the minute-hand made the circuit of the face, and the hour was to be stricken, there came from the brazen lungs of the clock a sound which was clear and loud and deep and exceedingly musical, but of so peculiar a note and emphasis that, at each lapse of an hour, the musicians of the orchestra were constrained to pause, momentarily, in their performance, to hearken to the sound; and thus the waltzers perforce ceased their evolutions; and there was a brief disconcert of the whole gay company; and, while the chimes of the clock yet rang, it was observed that the giddiest grew pale, and the more aged and sedate passed their hands over their brows as if in confused reverie or meditation. Examples The child grew taller. Her garden grew quickly. He grew more confident.
pale B1｜中級入口	When someone's face loses its normal color and becomes whitish Having a light or weak color, not bright Looking sick or weak because of lacking color A color that is light and not strong Having skin that is very light or white	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Its pendulum swung to and fro with a dull, heavy, monotonous clang; and when the minute-hand made the circuit of the face, and the hour was to be stricken, there came from the brazen lungs of the clock a sound which was clear and loud and deep and exceedingly musical, but of so peculiar a note and emphasis that, at each lapse of an hour, the musicians of the orchestra were constrained to pause, momentarily, in their performance, to hearken to the sound; and thus the waltzers perforce ceased their evolutions; and there was a brief disconcert of the whole gay company; and, while the chimes of the clock yet rang, it was observed that the giddiest grew pale, and the more aged and sedate passed their hands over their brows as if in confused reverie or meditation. Examples She looks very pale today. The walls are pale green. He turned pale with fear.
aged B1｜中級入口	A person who has lived for many years Someone who is old or elderly Something that has existed for a long time When someone has reached a certain number of years Something that has become older or matured	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Its pendulum swung to and fro with a dull, heavy, monotonous clang; and when the minute-hand made the circuit of the face, and the hour was to be stricken, there came from the brazen lungs of the clock a sound which was clear and loud and deep and exceedingly musical, but of so peculiar a note and emphasis that, at each lapse of an hour, the musicians of the orchestra were constrained to pause, momentarily, in their performance, to hearken to the sound; and thus the waltzers perforce ceased their evolutions; and there was a brief disconcert of the whole gay company; and, while the chimes of the clock yet rang, it was observed that the giddiest grew pale, and the more aged and sedate passed their hands over their brows as if in confused reverie or meditation. Examples The aged woman smiled warmly. This cheese is aged for years. Children aged ten can participate.
sedate C1｜上級	A person who is calm, serious, and not excited Something calm and slow without much activity When someone acts in a quiet and controlled way A feeling of being relaxed and peaceful Something steady and not changing much	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Its pendulum swung to and fro with a dull, heavy, monotonous clang; and when the minute-hand made the circuit of the face, and the hour was to be stricken, there came from the brazen lungs of the clock a sound which was clear and loud and deep and exceedingly musical, but of so peculiar a note and emphasis that, at each lapse of an hour, the musicians of the orchestra were constrained to pause, momentarily, in their performance, to hearken to the sound; and thus the waltzers perforce ceased their evolutions; and there was a brief disconcert of the whole gay company; and, while the chimes of the clock yet rang, it was observed that the giddiest grew pale, and the more aged and sedate passed their hands over their brows as if in confused reverie or meditation. Examples The old man was very sedate. They took a sedate walk together. Her manner was calm and sedate.
pass A2｜入門	(of time) to go by or move forward The act of time moving on When a period of time goes away to give something to someone nearby to succeed in a test or exam	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Its pendulum swung to and fro with a dull, heavy, monotonous clang; and when the minute-hand made the circuit of the face, and the hour was to be stricken, there came from the brazen lungs of the clock a sound which was clear and loud and deep and exceedingly musical, but of so peculiar a note and emphasis that, at each lapse of an hour, the musicians of the orchestra were constrained to pause, momentarily, in their performance, to hearken to the sound; and thus the waltzers perforce ceased their evolutions; and there was a brief disconcert of the whole gay company; and, while the chimes of the clock yet rang, it was observed that the giddiest grew pale, and the more aged and sedate passed their hands over their brows as if in confused reverie or meditation. Examples The days pass quickly. She passed her driving test on the first try. Please pass the salt.
brow A2｜入門	the forehead; the area of your face above your eyes the eyebrow, used especially in expressions showing emotion the top or ridge of a hill or slope The top edge of something, like a hill or slope. A wrinkle or line on the forehead, showing feelings or age.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Its pendulum swung to and fro with a dull, heavy, monotonous clang; and when the minute-hand made the circuit of the face, and the hour was to be stricken, there came from the brazen lungs of the clock a sound which was clear and loud and deep and exceedingly musical, but of so peculiar a note and emphasis that, at each lapse of an hour, the musicians of the orchestra were constrained to pause, momentarily, in their performance, to hearken to the sound; and thus the waltzers perforce ceased their evolutions; and there was a brief disconcert of the whole gay company; and, while the chimes of the clock yet rang, it was observed that the giddiest grew pale, and the more aged and sedate passed their hands over their brows as if in confused reverie or meditation. Examples She wiped sweat from her brow. He furrowed his brow in thought. She wiped her brow after the long run.
confuse B1｜中級入口	When something makes your mind unclear or mixed up To make someone unable to think clearly To mix up two different things by mistake When something makes you not understand well To make someone feel lost or puzzled	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Its pendulum swung to and fro with a dull, heavy, monotonous clang; and when the minute-hand made the circuit of the face, and the hour was to be stricken, there came from the brazen lungs of the clock a sound which was clear and loud and deep and exceedingly musical, but of so peculiar a note and emphasis that, at each lapse of an hour, the musicians of the orchestra were constrained to pause, momentarily, in their performance, to hearken to the sound; and thus the waltzers perforce ceased their evolutions; and there was a brief disconcert of the whole gay company; and, while the chimes of the clock yet rang, it was observed that the giddiest grew pale, and the more aged and sedate passed their hands over their brows as if in confused reverie or meditation. Examples Don't confuse me with facts. Those twins confuse everyone. The signs confused the driver.
reverie C1｜上級	A state of thinking deeply while not paying attention around you When you are lost in your own thoughts A feeling of being far away in thought The act of dreaming while you are awake A state of thinking about nice things dreamily	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Its pendulum swung to and fro with a dull, heavy, monotonous clang; and when the minute-hand made the circuit of the face, and the hour was to be stricken, there came from the brazen lungs of the clock a sound which was clear and loud and deep and exceedingly musical, but of so peculiar a note and emphasis that, at each lapse of an hour, the musicians of the orchestra were constrained to pause, momentarily, in their performance, to hearken to the sound; and thus the waltzers perforce ceased their evolutions; and there was a brief disconcert of the whole gay company; and, while the chimes of the clock yet rang, it was observed that the giddiest grew pale, and the more aged and sedate passed their hands over their brows as if in confused reverie or meditation. Examples She was lost in reverie. His reverie was suddenly broken. I drifted into pleasant reverie.
meditation B2｜中上級	The act of thinking deeply about something in a quiet way A practice of calming your mind by focusing quietly When you sit still and clear your thoughts peacefully A way of training your mind to stay calm Spending time in quiet thought or mental focus	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Its pendulum swung to and fro with a dull, heavy, monotonous clang; and when the minute-hand made the circuit of the face, and the hour was to be stricken, there came from the brazen lungs of the clock a sound which was clear and loud and deep and exceedingly musical, but of so peculiar a note and emphasis that, at each lapse of an hour, the musicians of the orchestra were constrained to pause, momentarily, in their performance, to hearken to the sound; and thus the waltzers perforce ceased their evolutions; and there was a brief disconcert of the whole gay company; and, while the chimes of the clock yet rang, it was observed that the giddiest grew pale, and the more aged and sedate passed their hands over their brows as if in confused reverie or meditation. Examples I practice meditation daily. Meditation helps me relax. She does morning meditation.
echo B1｜中級入口	A sound that repeats after the original sound is made When a sound comes back after hitting a surface Something that resembles or reflects something from an earlier time To repeat or agree with what someone else has said or expressed A memory or reminder of something from the past	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But when the echoes had fully ceased, a light laughter at once pervaded the assembly; the musicians looked at each other and smiled as if at their own nervousness and folly, and made whispering vows, each to the other, that the next chiming of the clock should produce in them no similar emotion; and then, after the lapse of sixty minutes (which embrace three thousand and six hundred seconds of the Time that flies), there came yet another chiming of the clock, and then were the same disconcert and tremulousness and meditation as before. Examples The cave has a loud echo. Her voice echoed in the tunnel. His words echoed my thoughts exactly.
fully B1｜中級入口	When something has finished happening or ended in every way In a way that is total and without anything missing When something reaches the whole or entire amount In a way that uses all of something possible When you do something as much as you can	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But when the echoes had fully ceased, a light laughter at once pervaded the assembly; the musicians looked at each other and smiled as if at their own nervousness and folly, and made whispering vows, each to the other, that the next chiming of the clock should produce in them no similar emotion; and then, after the lapse of sixty minutes (which embrace three thousand and six hundred seconds of the Time that flies), there came yet another chiming of the clock, and then were the same disconcert and tremulousness and meditation as before. Examples I fully agree with you. The room is fully booked. She fully understands the problem.
laughter B1｜中級入口	The sound people make when they find something funny. The noise made when someone laughs. The act of laughing out loud. A happy sound that shows joy or amusement. When people laugh because they feel happy or amused.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But when the echoes had fully ceased, a light laughter at once pervaded the assembly; the musicians looked at each other and smiled as if at their own nervousness and folly, and made whispering vows, each to the other, that the next chiming of the clock should produce in them no similar emotion; and then, after the lapse of sixty minutes (which embrace three thousand and six hundred seconds of the Time that flies), there came yet another chiming of the clock, and then were the same disconcert and tremulousness and meditation as before. Examples The audience burst into laughter at the comedian's joke. Her laughter is very loud.
once A2｜入門	When something happens one more time Doing something one additional time When you repeat an action Happening one time after before A second or later time something occurs	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But when the echoes had fully ceased, a light laughter at once pervaded the assembly; the musicians looked at each other and smiled as if at their own nervousness and folly, and made whispering vows, each to the other, that the next chiming of the clock should produce in them no similar emotion; and then, after the lapse of sixty minutes (which embrace three thousand and six hundred seconds of the Time that flies), there came yet another chiming of the clock, and then were the same disconcert and tremulousness and meditation as before. Examples Let's try once more. Once again, thank you. She visited me once again.