Vocabulary The Truth About Pyecraft — Pack 11

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shock B1｜中級入口	A strong feeling of surprise or horror A sudden bad event that hurts or scares An electric hurt that feels sudden A sudden event or change that has a big effect on something A medical problem when your body is weak	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text I never had such a shock in my life. Examples I felt shock when I saw the news. The loud noise gave me a shock.
life A1｜超入門	The busy energy and activity of people living together The time when someone is alive and not dead All living things like animals and plants The way someone spends their days and time Energy and exciting feeling in something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text I never had such a shock in my life. Examples Life is beautiful. She loves her life. Life can be hard sometimes.
sitting-room B1｜中級入口	A place where people relax and spend time together at home A room in a house used for leisure activities A comfortable space where family members can rest The main room for receiving visitors in a home A living space with chairs and seating furniture	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There was his sitting-room in a state of untidy disorder, plates and dishes among the books and writing things, and several chairs overturned, but Pyecraft-- "It all right, old man; shut the door," he said, and then I discovered him. Examples We relaxed in the sitting-room. The sitting-room was very comfortable. They sat in the sitting-room talking.
untidy A2｜入門	Something that is not neat or in order A place where things are messy and not arranged When things are not put in the right place A person who does not keep things neat Something that looks messy or not organized well	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There was his sitting-room in a state of untidy disorder, plates and dishes among the books and writing things, and several chairs overturned, but Pyecraft-- "It all right, old man; shut the door," he said, and then I discovered him. Examples My room is very untidy. She left her desk untidy. The kitchen looks untidy today.
disorder B2｜中上級	A state when things are messy and not organized A medical condition that makes the body not work correctly When things are confused and not in proper order A situation where people are upset and not calm A problem that stops something working as it should	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There was his sitting-room in a state of untidy disorder, plates and dishes among the books and writing things, and several chairs overturned, but Pyecraft-- "It all right, old man; shut the door," he said, and then I discovered him. Examples The room was in disorder. He has a sleep disorder. Public disorder worried everyone.
plate A1｜超入門	A flat round dish you eat food from A flat dish used to hold meals A shallow container for serving food on A round flat object where you place meals Something flat and round for holding food items	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There was his sitting-room in a state of untidy disorder, plates and dishes among the books and writing things, and several chairs overturned, but Pyecraft-- "It all right, old man; shut the door," he said, and then I discovered him. Examples Put your food on the plate. The plate is clean now. She dropped the plate yesterday.
dish A2｜入門	A flat container used to hold food at meals A type of prepared food or meal A plate or bowl for eating Something shallow that holds things A container for serving or cooking	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There was his sitting-room in a state of untidy disorder, plates and dishes among the books and writing things, and several chairs overturned, but Pyecraft-- "It all right, old man; shut the door," he said, and then I discovered him. Examples I washed every dish. This dish is delicious. Put it on a dish.
among B1｜中級入口	Being surrounded by or part of a group In the middle of several people or things Within a particular group of people or things Shared by or involving several people together As part of a larger number or set	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There was his sitting-room in a state of untidy disorder, plates and dishes among the books and writing things, and several chairs overturned, but Pyecraft-- "It all right, old man; shut the door," he said, and then I discovered him. Examples She sat among her friends. The dog ran among the trees. This is popular among students.
book A1｜超入門	A thing with pages you read, with words and stories inside A printed object with pages that tells a story or information Something with paper pages that teaches you things A collection of pages bound together for reading Written or printed pages joined at one side	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There was his sitting-room in a state of untidy disorder, plates and dishes among the books and writing things, and several chairs overturned, but Pyecraft-- "It all right, old man; shut the door," he said, and then I discovered him. Examples I like this book. She reads a book every week. The book is on the desk.
several A2｜入門	More than two or three but not many A small number of things or people A few but more than one or two An amount that is not very large Some items counted but not specified exactly	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There was his sitting-room in a state of untidy disorder, plates and dishes among the books and writing things, and several chairs overturned, but Pyecraft-- "It all right, old man; shut the door," he said, and then I discovered him. Examples I waited several hours. Several people came yesterday. She has several cats.
overturn B2｜中上級	When something is turned upside down or knocked over To change or cancel an official decision completely When something flips or tips onto its side To defeat or remove a government or leader To reverse or undo something that was established	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There was his sitting-room in a state of untidy disorder, plates and dishes among the books and writing things, and several chairs overturned, but Pyecraft-- "It all right, old man; shut the door," he said, and then I discovered him. Examples The boat overturned in the storm. They overturned the wrong decision. Wind overturned the table outside.
shut A2｜入門	To keep someone away or prevent them from entering To close something so it is not open To make something stop being available or accessible To stop speaking or making noise To trap or catch something between two surfaces	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There was his sitting-room in a state of untidy disorder, plates and dishes among the books and writing things, and several chairs overturned, but Pyecraft-- "It all right, old man; shut the door," he said, and then I discovered him. Examples Shut the door quietly. The shop shuts at six. He shut his eyes tight.
cornice C1｜上級	A flat piece that sticks out at the top of a wall A part that goes around a room where walls meet ceiling Something that sticks out at the top for decoration A shelf-like edge along the top of something A strip that goes around the upper part inside	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There he was, right up close to the cornice in the corner by the door, as though some one had glued him to the ceiling. Examples The cornice needs painting. A decorative cornice looks elegant. Birds sat on the cornice.
corner A2｜入門	The place where two walls meet in a room The point where two lines or edges join The spot where two streets cross or meet A spot that is away from the center An area that is not easy to reach	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There he was, right up close to the cornice in the corner by the door, as though some one had glued him to the ceiling. Examples The desk is in the corner. Turn right at the corner. She sat in the corner.
glue A2｜入門	To stick something firmly to a surface A sticky substance that makes things stay together When you attach two things with sticky material To make something stay fixed in place A product used for joining materials permanently	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There he was, right up close to the cornice in the corner by the door, as though some one had glued him to the ceiling. Examples I used glue on paper. The glue is very strong. She glued it carefully.
ceiling A2｜入門	The top inside surface of a room The flat surface above your head indoors The inside top part of a building What covers a room from above inside The upper surface inside any room	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text There he was, right up close to the cornice in the corner by the door, as though some one had glued him to the ceiling. Examples The ceiling is white. A lamp hangs from the ceiling. He looked up at the ceiling.
gesticulate C1｜上級	When you move your hands and arms while talking The act of making movements to show feelings Moving your body to help communicate something Using hand signals to make your point clear When someone waves their arms to show meaning	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text He panted and gesticulated. Examples He gesticulated as he spoke. She gesticulated wildly with both hands. They gesticulated to communicate better.
hold A1｜超入門	To have something in your hand To keep or keep safe To have or carry something inside To stop someone from going To have a meeting or event	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "If that woman gets hold of it--" I shut the door, and went and stood away from him and stared. Examples I hold you to your promise. She holds him to his word. They hold her to what she said.
iv A2｜入門	The Roman numeral representing the number four A symbol used to show fourth in order A mark that shows the position after third The Roman numeral way of writing the number four A symbol used to mean four, from the Roman numeral system	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text IV. Examples Chapter IV continues the story from Chapter III. King Henry IV ruled France in the late 1500s. Please read Part IV before the next lesson.
tumble B2｜中上級	When someone drops or falls down suddenly in a relaxed way When someone or something falls down without control The act of rolling or moving end over end When prices or numbers go down very fast To move in a careless or messy way	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "If anything gives way and you tumble down," I said, "you break your neck, Pyecraft." "I wish I could," he wheezed. Examples She tumbled onto the grass. The box tumbled down. Prices tumbled quickly.
break A1｜超入門	to separate something into parts by force to stop working or not work correctly to stop an activity for a short time to change or move out of rules or habits to cause feelings of sadness or pain	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "If anything gives way and you tumble down," I said, "you break your neck, Pyecraft." "I wish I could," he wheezed. Examples Love breaks the curse in many fairy tales. The magic spell breaks at midnight. Her kindness breaks the evil magic.
neck A2｜入門	The part of the body that connects the head to the shoulders The narrow part that joins your head to your body The area between your chin and your chest The thin part connecting your head and shoulders The narrow opening part of a bottle or container	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "If anything gives way and you tumble down," I said, "you break your neck, Pyecraft." "I wish I could," he wheezed. Examples She hurt her neck. He wore a tie around his neck. The bottle has a long neck.
age A1｜超入門	How old someone or something is The time from birth The period people live in Feeling of being old or young Time people can do something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "A man of your age and weight getting up to kiddish gymnastics--" "Do not," he said, and looked agonised. Examples She started school at the age of six. How old are you? / What is your age?
kiddish C1｜上級	Behavior that seems too young or not serious for your age Acting in a way that is more suitable for children Something that looks or feels too young or silly The way someone acts when not being mature When actions seem more playful than they should be	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "A man of your age and weight getting up to kiddish gymnastics--" "Do not," he said, and looked agonised. Examples Stop being so kiddish at work. His kiddish behavior embarrassed everyone. That joke was too kiddish.
gymnastics B1｜中級入口	Physical exercises or movements that need skill and balance A sport where people do flips and jumps Activities involving acrobatic body movements and control A form of exercise with special equipment The art of performing body movements gracefully	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "A man of your age and weight getting up to kiddish gymnastics--" "Do not," he said, and looked agonised. Examples She loves gymnastics. He trains in gymnastics daily. Gymnastics is difficult to learn.
agonise C1｜上級	When you show great pain or worry on your face To worry deeply about a difficult choice or problem To think too much about something causing stress To feel or show very strong mental suffering To struggle with painful thoughts or feelings inside	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "A man of your age and weight getting up to kiddish gymnastics--" "Do not," he said, and looked agonised. Examples She agonised over the decision. He looked agonised and upset. Don't agonise about it too much.
deuce C1｜上級	An old expression used to show surprise or confusion A word used in questions to show strong feeling A score of forty points each in tennis The playing card with two spots on it The side of a cube showing two dots	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "How the deuce," said I, "are you holding on up there?" And then abruptly I realised that he was not holding on at all, that he was floating up there--just as a gas-filled bladder might have floated in the same position. Examples What the deuce happened here? The score reached deuce twice. He rolled a deuce on the dice.
abruptly B2｜中上級	When something happens very suddenly without warning In a very quick and unexpected way Something that happens all at once without any pause When a person acts in a short and rude way The manner of doing something fast without being smooth	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "How the deuce," said I, "are you holding on up there?" And then abruptly I realised that he was not holding on at all, that he was floating up there--just as a gas-filled bladder might have floated in the same position. Examples The meeting ended abruptly. He stopped walking abruptly. She turned around abruptly.
realise B1｜中級入口	When you suddenly understand something that you did not know before To become aware of a fact or truth When something becomes clear to you in your mind To notice or see something that was not obvious When you come to know a truth about something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "How the deuce," said I, "are you holding on up there?" And then abruptly I realised that he was not holding on at all, that he was floating up there--just as a gas-filled bladder might have floated in the same position. Examples I realised my mistake immediately. She suddenly realised the truth. He didn't realise it was late.
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 "How the deuce," said I, "are you holding on up there?" And then abruptly I realised that he was not holding on at all, that he was floating up there--just as a gas-filled bladder might have floated in the same position. Examples Clouds float in the sky. The leaf floats on water. Can you float in the pool?
gas-filled B2｜中上級	Something that has air or vapor inside it When an object contains vapor or air inside A thing that is full of vapor An item with air or vapor pumped into it Something that holds vapor or air within	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "How the deuce," said I, "are you holding on up there?" And then abruptly I realised that he was not holding on at all, that he was floating up there--just as a gas-filled bladder might have floated in the same position. Examples The gas-filled balloon floated away. Gas-filled tires need regular checking. She released the gas-filled sphere.
bladder B2｜中上級	A soft bag inside the body that can hold air or liquid A body part that stores liquid waste before removal An organ that holds urine until you go to the toilet A flexible container that can expand when filled A pouch made to carry or store fluids safely	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "How the deuce," said I, "are you holding on up there?" And then abruptly I realised that he was not holding on at all, that he was floating up there--just as a gas-filled bladder might have floated in the same position. Examples My bladder is full now. The bladder stores urine inside your body. She has a weak bladder condition.
same A1｜超入門	Not different or not changed Exactly alike or identical One thing, not another one Something that does not vary Without any difference or change	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "How the deuce," said I, "are you holding on up there?" And then abruptly I realised that he was not holding on at all, that he was floating up there--just as a gas-filled bladder might have floated in the same position. Examples We have the same bag. They arrived at the same time. She wears the same dress.
position B1｜中級入口	A particular place or spot where something or someone is The way someone or something is placed or arranged A job or role in a company or group Where someone ranks compared to others in a competition A view or opinion about something important	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "How the deuce," said I, "are you holding on up there?" And then abruptly I realised that he was not holding on at all, that he was floating up there--just as a gas-filled bladder might have floated in the same position. Examples He is in a good position. What position do you play? She changed her position quickly.
struggle B1｜中級入口	To try very hard to do something difficult (verb) The act of fighting or working against problems When something is not easy to do A hard time doing or achieving something When you need to use lots of effort	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text He began a struggle to thrust himself away from the ceiling and to clamber down the wall to me. Examples I struggle with this problem. Life can be a struggle. He struggles to understand.
thrust B2｜中上級	When you push yourself or something with sudden strong force When you push something forward quickly and with power When you make something move forward suddenly and forcefully The act of moving something quickly in one direction When you force someone into a situation they do not want	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text He began a struggle to thrust himself away from the ceiling and to clamber down the wall to me. Examples He thrust the door open. She thrust her hands forward. The rocket needs thrust to fly.
clamber B2｜中上級	To move up or down using your hands and feet To climb something in a difficult or awkward way To move with effort using arms and legs together When you pull yourself up or across something roughly To struggle to get higher or move somewhere awkwardly	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text He began a struggle to thrust himself away from the ceiling and to clamber down the wall to me. Examples The children clambered over the rocks. He clambered up the tree quickly. We clambered down the hill together.
wall A1｜超入門	A flat side of a building that stands up. A structure that stops things from going through. A part inside a room that you can touch. A border between two places or gardens. A high structure for safety or defense.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text He began a struggle to thrust himself away from the ceiling and to clamber down the wall to me. Examples There is a picture on the wall. The ball hit the wall. I painted my bedroom wall white.
prescription B1｜中級入口	A written order from a doctor for medicine A paper that tells what medicine to take A note from a medical person for treatment An official form for getting medical drugs Something that helps solve a problem or illness	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "It that prescription," he panted, as he did so. Examples The doctor wrote a prescription. I need this prescription filled today. He collected his prescription yesterday.
frame B1｜中級入口	A structure that helps plants grow in a garden A border that goes around a picture or mirror The main structure that supports something and gives shape The basic parts that hold eyeglasses on your face One single picture in a film or video	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Your great-gran--" He took hold of a framed engraving rather carelessly as he spoke and it gave way, and he flew back to the ceiling again, while the picture smashed on to the sofa. Examples The picture frame fell off the wall. She needs a new frame for her glasses. The door frame is painted white.
engrave B2｜中上級	A picture or design cut into a hard surface like metal or wood To cut words or pictures into a hard surface To carve letters or images permanently into something hard To mark something by cutting into its surface deeply To fix something firmly in your mind or memory	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Your great-gran--" He took hold of a framed engraving rather carelessly as he spoke and it gave way, and he flew back to the ceiling again, while the picture smashed on to the sofa. Examples They engraved his name on the watch. The ring was engraved with a date. She bought an engraving of the city.
spoke A1｜超入門	talked to someone using words said something out loud used your voice to tell communicated by talking expressed ideas by talking	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Your great-gran--" He took hold of a framed engraving rather carelessly as he spoke and it gave way, and he flew back to the ceiling again, while the picture smashed on to the sofa. Examples He spoke to me today. She spoke loudly and clearly.
flew A2｜入門	When something moved through the air with wings Something that traveled through the sky When something moved very fast through air When a person traveled by air transport Something that went quickly from one place	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Your great-gran--" He took hold of a framed engraving rather carelessly as he spoke and it gave way, and he flew back to the ceiling again, while the picture smashed on to the sofa. Examples The bird flew away. We flew to another city. Time flew by so fast.
picture A1｜超入門	A perfect example or symbol of something A drawing or photograph showing something An image that you see in your mind A film or movie shown in a theater The general situation or all the facts	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Your great-gran--" He took hold of a framed engraving rather carelessly as he spoke and it gave way, and he flew back to the ceiling again, while the picture smashed on to the sofa. Examples I like this picture. She took a picture yesterday. The picture is very clear.
smash B1｜中級入口	When something breaks into many pieces by hitting hard To break something completely by force or impact To hit or strike something very hard When objects collide and break with great force To destroy or ruin something by hitting	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Your great-gran--" He took hold of a framed engraving rather carelessly as he spoke and it gave way, and he flew back to the ceiling again, while the picture smashed on to the sofa. Examples The cup smashed on the floor. He smashed the ball hard. The glass will smash easily.
sofa A2｜入門	A long soft seat where several people can sit together A comfortable piece of furniture for sitting or lying down Something with cushions where you relax in your home A long chair with a back where people rest Living room furniture where you can sit and relax	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Your great-gran--" He took hold of a framed engraving rather carelessly as he spoke and it gave way, and he flew back to the ceiling again, while the picture smashed on to the sofa. Examples I sit on the sofa daily. The sofa is very comfortable. We bought a new sofa.
bump A2｜入門	When something hits another thing with force A small raised area on a surface To hit something by accident while moving A sudden short movement caused by hitting something The sound made when things hit each other	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Bump he went against the ceiling, and I knew then why he was all over white on the more salient curves and angles of his person. Examples I heard a loud bump. She bumped her head. There is a bump on the road.
salient C1｜上級	Something that sticks out or projects from a surface A fact or detail that is most important Something that stands out and is very noticeable When something is easy to see or recognize A part that is most worthy of attention	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Bump he went against the ceiling, and I knew then why he was all over white on the more salient curves and angles of his person. Examples The salient points were discussed first. Her smile was her most salient feature. The salient details caught my attention.
curve B1｜中級入口	A rounded or bent part of something A line that bends smoothly without angles Something that is not straight but rounded When something bends in a smooth way A turn that is not sharp or sudden	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Bump he went against the ceiling, and I knew then why he was all over white on the more salient curves and angles of his person. Examples The road has a curve. Draw a smooth curve here. This path will curve left.
angle B1｜中級入口	A sharp corner or pointed part of something The space between two lines that meet A way of looking at or thinking about something The position or direction something points toward A specific point of view or perspective	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Bump he went against the ceiling, and I knew then why he was all over white on the more salient curves and angles of his person. Examples The box has sharp angles. Change the angle of the camera. Look at it from another angle.