Vocabulary The Masque of the Red Death — Pack 9

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guide B1｜中級入口	Something that shows direction or controls how things look When someone shows the way or helps direct The act of helping someone find the right path When something controls or influences a choice or action Something that steers or aims movement toward a place	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text He had directed, in great part, the moveable embellishments of the seven chambers, upon occasion of this great fête; and it was his own guiding taste which had given character to the masqueraders. Examples She is guiding the tour group. The stars guided them home. He guided me through the process.
given B1｜中級入口	When something provides or adds a quality to something else Something that is handed or presented to someone When facts or information are stated or mentioned A particular or certain thing already mentioned or decided When permission or allowance is provided to someone	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text He had directed, in great part, the moveable embellishments of the seven chambers, upon occasion of this great fête; and it was his own guiding taste which had given character to the masqueraders. Examples She was given a gift. No answer was given yet. They were given more time.
character B1｜中級入口	A special quality or style that makes something different A person in a book, movie, or play A letter, number, or symbol you write or type The nature or personality of a person A person who is unusual or interesting	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text He had directed, in great part, the moveable embellishments of the seven chambers, upon occasion of this great fête; and it was his own guiding taste which had given character to the masqueraders. Examples The main character was brave. This place has real character. He is quite a character.
masquerader C1｜上級	A person who wears a costume at a party Someone who hides their face at a special event A guest dressed up for a fancy celebration Someone pretending to be another character at a gathering A person hiding who they really are	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text He had directed, in great part, the moveable embellishments of the seven chambers, upon occasion of this great fête; and it was his own guiding taste which had given character to the masqueraders. Examples The masquerader wore a golden mask. Every masquerader danced at the ball. She was a mysterious masquerader.
grotesque C1｜上級	Something that looks very strange and ugly in a scary way When something is unpleasant and shocking to see A thing that looks odd and not natural Something that seems wrong and disturbing When a thing is too extreme and silly	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Be sure they were grotesque. Examples The mask was grotesque. That painting looks grotesque. The creature appeared grotesque.
much A1｜超入門	A large amount or quantity of something Used as an adverb to show a large degree or extent To a great degree (used with verbs and adjectives) Used in questions to ask about quantity Used in negative sentences to say there is a small amount	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There were much glare and glitter and piquancy and phantasm--much of what has been since seen in "Hernani." There were arabesque figures with unsuited limbs and appointments. Examples I don't eat much for breakfast. He doesn't talk much in class. They don't have much time today.
glare B2｜中上級	When something is very bright and showy in appearance When light is too bright and hurts your eyes Looking at someone in an angry way A hard look showing you are upset When something shines in a harsh way	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There were much glare and glitter and piquancy and phantasm--much of what has been since seen in "Hernani." There were arabesque figures with unsuited limbs and appointments. Examples The sun's glare was too strong. She gave me an angry glare. I can't see with this glare.
glitter B2｜中上級	Something that shines brightly with many small flashes of light Small shiny pieces used for decoration When something reflects light in a bright sparkling way A bright attractive quality that catches attention Something that looks attractive but may not be real	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There were much glare and glitter and piquancy and phantasm--much of what has been since seen in "Hernani." There were arabesque figures with unsuited limbs and appointments. Examples The stars glitter at night. She loves gold glitter. Everything glitters in the light.
piquancy C1｜上級	A quality that makes something exciting and interesting A sharp and spicy taste in food Something that makes an experience more lively or stimulating A pleasant sharpness or bite to something The quality of being pleasantly provocative or stimulating	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There were much glare and glitter and piquancy and phantasm--much of what has been since seen in "Hernani." There were arabesque figures with unsuited limbs and appointments. Examples The dish needed more piquancy. Her remarks had unusual piquancy. The sauce has nice piquancy.
phantasm C1｜上級	Something that appears unreal or like a strange vision An image in your mind that seems real A ghost or spirit that you think you see Something that looks real but is not actually there A false or imaginary idea that deceives you	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There were much glare and glitter and piquancy and phantasm--much of what has been since seen in "Hernani." There were arabesque figures with unsuited limbs and appointments. Examples The phantasm disappeared at dawn. Was it real or just a phantasm? He saw a phantasm in the mirror.
since A2｜入門	From a particular time in the past until now At a time after something happened before Because something happened or is true Starting from a point in the past During the time after a particular moment	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There were much glare and glitter and piquancy and phantasm--much of what has been since seen in "Hernani." There were arabesque figures with unsuited limbs and appointments. Examples I've lived here since June. Since you're here, let's talk. We haven't met since last year.
seen A2｜入門	looked at noticed with eyes observed watched looked upon	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There were much glare and glitter and piquancy and phantasm--much of what has been since seen in "Hernani." There were arabesque figures with unsuited limbs and appointments. Examples I have seen that movie before. Have you seen my keys? She has seen many beautiful places.
hernani C1｜上級	A famous French play known for drama and spectacle A work of art with strong emotion and style Something showing grand theatrical qualities and visual splendor A symbol of artistic rebellion and new ideas A dramatic production with vivid imagery and color	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There were much glare and glitter and piquancy and phantasm--much of what has been since seen in "Hernani." There were arabesque figures with unsuited limbs and appointments. Examples Hernani was a groundbreaking play. The theater performed Hernani last month. Hernani influenced romantic drama greatly.
arabesque C1｜上級	A decorative pattern with fancy curved lines and shapes A ballet position with one leg stretched back An ornament with complex twisted or flowing design Something with fancy elaborate flowing shapes or movements A piece of art using complex curved lines	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There were much glare and glitter and piquancy and phantasm--much of what has been since seen in "Hernani." There were arabesque figures with unsuited limbs and appointments. Examples The wall shows an arabesque pattern. She performed a beautiful arabesque. The design features flowing arabesques.
figure A2｜入門	The shape of a person or thing you can see. A number or amount, especially in maths or money. A person, especially an important or well-known one. To think or believe something after careful thought. A shape or symbol used in writing or art.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There were much glare and glitter and piquancy and phantasm--much of what has been since seen in "Hernani." There were arabesque figures with unsuited limbs and appointments. Examples I saw a dark figure in the room. She drew the figure of a woman dancing. The sales figures increased last year.
unsuited C1｜上級	Something that does not match or fit together well When things do not go together properly Something that is wrong for a purpose A thing that is not right for something When one thing does not work with another	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There were much glare and glitter and piquancy and phantasm--much of what has been since seen in "Hernani." There were arabesque figures with unsuited limbs and appointments. Examples Those shoes unsuit rainy weather. His words unsuit the occasion. The plan unsuits our needs.
limb B2｜中上級	A body part like an arm or leg An arm or leg of a person or animal A large branch of a tree An artificial or mechanical arm- or leg-shaped part Something that sticks out from a center	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There were much glare and glitter and piquancy and phantasm--much of what has been since seen in "Hernani." There were arabesque figures with unsuited limbs and appointments. Examples She broke a limb in the accident. The tree limb fell down. All his limbs were sore.
appointment B1｜中級入口	Something used to decorate or furnish a place A planned time to meet someone for something The act of choosing someone for a job A job or position given to someone When someone agrees to meet at a certain time	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There were much glare and glitter and piquancy and phantasm--much of what has been since seen in "Hernani." There were arabesque figures with unsuited limbs and appointments. Examples I have an appointment tomorrow. She made a doctor appointment. The appointment was at noon.
delirious C1｜上級	When someone's mind creates confused or wild thoughts and images A state of extreme confusion caused by illness or fever Feeling extremely excited and unable to think straight When someone cannot tell what is real or not A condition where the mind wanders and imagines things	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There were delirious fancies such as the madman fashions. Examples The fever made her delirious. He was delirious with joy. The patient became delirious overnight.
fancy B1｜中級入口	looking expensive or high-quality decorated with many details; elaborate like or want something (mainly British English) to imagine or suppose (formal/old-fashioned) good or nice looking	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There were delirious fancies such as the madman fashions. Examples They stayed at a fancy hotel downtown. They live in a fancy house.
madman B2｜中上級	A person who thinks and acts in strange, wild ways Someone who has lost control of their thoughts A person who does very dangerous or foolish things Someone who is very wild and acts without thinking A person with extreme thoughts or strange beliefs	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There were delirious fancies such as the madman fashions. Examples He drove like a madman. The madman shouted at the sky. Only a madman would try that.
beautiful A1｜超入門	Something that is very pleasing to look at or sense When something looks very nice and attractive A thing or person that gives great pleasure Something that appears lovely and good to see When something is excellent or very good	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There was much of the beautiful, much of the wanton, much of the bizarre, something of the terrible, and not a little of that which might have excited disgust. Examples The sunset was beautiful. She has a beautiful voice. What a beautiful day today!
wanton C1｜上級	Showing wild and careless behavior without thinking of others Done in a cruel or harmful way on purpose Acting in a wild or free way without control Behaving in a sexually uncontrolled or immoral way Something done without good reason or need	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There was much of the beautiful, much of the wanton, much of the bizarre, something of the terrible, and not a little of that which might have excited disgust. Examples The wanton violence shocked everyone. They showed wanton disregard for safety. His wanton cruelty was unforgivable.
something A1｜超入門	a thing that is not known or named an object or thing a thing you want, need, or are looking for (often with infinitive) a fact, piece of news, or matter (used when the content is not stated) a small or little amount	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There was much of the beautiful, much of the wanton, much of the bizarre, something of the terrible, and not a little of that which might have excited disgust. Examples I found something interesting in the box. She wants to tell you something important. There is something on the table.
terrible A2｜入門	Very bad or not good at all Causing fear or worry Causing very strong distress or making you feel very bad Very bad in size or degree Not good to see or experience	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There was much of the beautiful, much of the wanton, much of the bizarre, something of the terrible, and not a little of that which might have excited disgust. Examples The weather is terrible today. I had a terrible dream last night. That was a terrible accident.
excite B1｜中級入口	To cause a strong feeling like fear or dislike To make someone feel very happy and eager To cause someone to have strong feelings To make someone feel full of energy To bring about a reaction or response	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There was much of the beautiful, much of the wanton, much of the bizarre, something of the terrible, and not a little of that which might have excited disgust. Examples The news will excite everyone. This game excites young players. Don't excite the dog too much.
disgust B2｜中上級	A strong feeling of dislike or sickness A very strong feeling of dislike or disapproval A feeling of nausea or revulsion caused by something offensive to the senses A strong reaction of disapproval or repulsion toward something offensive A strong moral disapproval of something cruel, unfair, or immoral	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There was much of the beautiful, much of the wanton, much of the bizarre, something of the terrible, and not a little of that which might have excited disgust. Examples I feel disgust when I see bugs. The smell filled me with disgust.
stalk B2｜中上級	When someone or something moves in a proud or stiff way When someone follows another person secretly to watch them The main stem of a plant that holds leaves When an animal hunts by following prey very carefully To move in a threatening or proud manner	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text To and fro in the seven chambers there stalked, in fact, a multitude of dreams. Examples The tiger stalked its prey silently. He stalked out angrily. Cut off the thick stalk first.
fact A2｜入門	Something true and real. True information or data. Something known to be right. A real thing that can be checked. A piece of true knowledge.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text To and fro in the seven chambers there stalked, in fact, a multitude of dreams. Examples It is a fact that water boils. Tell me the facts about cats. That story is based on facts.
dream A2｜入門	Something you imagine or see while you sleep at night A hope or goal you want very much When your mind makes pictures while you are sleeping To imagine or wish for something special A wonderful thing that seems too good to believe	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text To and fro in the seven chambers there stalked, in fact, a multitude of dreams. Examples I had a bad dream. Her dream is to travel. Do you dream at night?
writhe C1｜上級	When something moves by twisting and turning continuously To twist your body because of pain Moving in a twisting motion like a snake To feel very uncomfortable about something embarrassing Making twisting movements with your whole body	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text And these--the dreams--writhed in and about, taking hue from the rooms, and causing the wild music of the orchestra to seem as the echo of their steps. Examples The snake began to writhe. He started to writhe in pain. Flames writhe in the wind.
cause A2｜入門	To make something happen as a result of an action or event. A reason or goal that people support or fight for (noun use: e.g. a good cause). The reason why something happened (noun use: e.g. the cause of the fire). To be the reason why something takes place To produce or lead to a particular situation	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text And these--the dreams--writhed in and about, taking hue from the rooms, and causing the wild music of the orchestra to seem as the echo of their steps. Examples Stress is a leading cause of heart disease. What caused the fire? The cause of the explosion has not yet been determined.
music A1｜超入門	Organized sounds played by instruments or singers Pleasant sounds arranged in rhythm and melody Songs and tunes created for listening enjoyment The art of combining sounds in harmony Sound patterns that people play or sing	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text And these--the dreams--writhed in and about, taking hue from the rooms, and causing the wild music of the orchestra to seem as the echo of their steps. Examples I love listening to music. The music is very loud. She plays music every day.
seem A2｜入門	To give the impression of being something To appear to be in a certain way To give an impression about a situation To look like something is true or real To appear a certain way to other people	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text And these--the dreams--writhed in and about, taking hue from the rooms, and causing the wild music of the orchestra to seem as the echo of their steps. Examples You seem happy today. Is something good happening? It seems like a nice day. They seem very friendly.
step A2｜入門	The movement you make when you walk or dance One action you take to complete a task A flat surface you put your foot on when going up or down The sound made by someone walking A small distance or change in level	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text And these--the dreams--writhed in and about, taking hue from the rooms, and causing the wild music of the orchestra to seem as the echo of their steps. Examples Take one step at a time. She stepped on the stairs. What's the next step?
anon C1｜上級	At a later time, but fairly soon In a short while from now After a brief period of time At another time in the near future Before long or in due course	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text And, anon, there strikes the ebony clock which stands in the hall of the velvet. Examples The knight will return anon. We shall speak of this anon. More news will come anon.
strike A2｜入門	To hit something with your hand or an object. To make a light or fire by rubbing or hitting something. To stop work as a protest, usually by workers. To discover or find something valuable or important. To cause a strong feeling or impression.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text And, anon, there strikes the ebony clock which stands in the hall of the velvet. Examples He will strike the ball with the bat. The clock struck midnight. They strike a match to light the candle.
stand A1｜超入門	Something that is placed upright in a location When you are on your feet, not sitting To be in an upright position When someone gets up from sitting or lying To stay in one place without moving	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text And, anon, there strikes the ebony clock which stands in the hall of the velvet. Examples Please stand up. The tree stands near the house. I can't stand for long.
hall A2｜入門	A large room inside a building for events A long passage inside a building with rooms A space for walking between rooms indoors A building used for meetings or gatherings An entrance area when you enter a building	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text And, anon, there strikes the ebony clock which stands in the hall of the velvet. Examples The hall is very large. Walk down the hall carefully. We waited in the hall.
moment A2｜入門	A very short time. A small part of time. A particular point in time. A very brief second. An instant or short bit of time.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text And then, for a moment, all is still, and all is silent save the voice of the clock. Examples Wait a moment, please. That was a special moment for me. She felt sad at that moment.
silent A2｜入門	Not making any sound Very quiet No talking No noise or little noise Not showing feelings or thoughts	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text And then, for a moment, all is still, and all is silent save the voice of the clock. Examples The library was completely silent during the exam. Please be silent during the test. The forest was dark and silent.
save A2｜入門	Except for or apart from something mentioned When you keep someone or something from danger When you keep money instead of spending it When you keep something to use later When you use less of something on purpose	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text And then, for a moment, all is still, and all is silent save the voice of the clock. Examples I save money each week. Please save some food for later. He helped save the cat.
voice A1｜超入門	The sound that comes from a person's mouth when speaking or singing The particular quality or tone of someone's speaking or singing sound To say what you think or feel Power to speak or make decisions A sound part in music or choir	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text And then, for a moment, all is still, and all is silent save the voice of the clock. Examples She has a beautiful voice. I heard a voice calling my name. His voice is very loud.
stiff-frozen C1｜上級	Something that cannot move because it became completely hard and cold When something becomes solid and cannot bend at all Being completely stuck in place like ice Something held still and unable to change or move When things stay fixed and hard in cold conditions	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The dreams are stiff-frozen as they stand. Examples The ground was stiff-frozen. Her hands felt stiff-frozen. The lake stayed stiff-frozen all winter.
die A2｜入門	When a living thing stops being alive To stop living; to cease all life functions To reach the end of life (used for any living being) When someone or something loses all life To stop existing (used for things, ideas, or living beings)	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But the echoes of the chime die away--they have endured but an instant--and a light, half-subdued laughter floats after them as they depart. Examples The flower will die without water. My grandfather died last year. He died in his sleep at the age of ninety.
away A1｜超入門	At a distance from here or there To leave or go from a place To put something in its place or get rid of it Continuing without stopping In another place, not here	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But the echoes of the chime die away--they have endured but an instant--and a light, half-subdued laughter floats after them as they depart. Examples The bird flies away. The cat runs away quickly. Don't go away!
endure B2｜中上級	When something continues to exist for a period of time To continue through pain or hard times without stopping To accept or tolerate something difficult or unpleasant To stay strong and survive through bad conditions To last or remain over a long time period	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But the echoes of the chime die away--they have endured but an instant--and a light, half-subdued laughter floats after them as they depart. Examples She endured the pain bravely. The building endured for many years. I cannot endure this any longer.
instant B1｜中級入口	A very short period of time A single brief moment Something that happens right away When something occurs immediately A particular point in time	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But the echoes of the chime die away--they have endured but an instant--and a light, half-subdued laughter floats after them as they depart. Examples The soup is instant. Come here this instant! It happened in an instant.
half-subdue C1｜上級	When something is partly held back or made quieter Something that is not fully controlled or quieted A feeling or sound partly kept down When emotions are only partly hidden or restrained Something held back but not completely stopped	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But the echoes of the chime die away--they have endured but an instant--and a light, half-subdued laughter floats after them as they depart. Examples Her half-subdued laughter filled the room. The half-subdued voices grew louder. His half-subdued anger was still visible.
float B1｜中級入口	When something moves softly through the air When something stays on top of water To move slowly in air or water To stay in one place without sinking To rest on top of a liquid	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But the echoes of the chime die away--they have endured but an instant--and a light, half-subdued laughter floats after them as they depart. Examples Clouds float in the sky. The leaf floats on water. Can you float in the pool?