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passion B2｜中上級	A sudden strong show of angry or upset feelings A very strong feeling of love or desire A strong interest or love for something When you care deeply about something important A very powerful emotion that drives you	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "And then I kept on getting lighter and lighter--and helpless, you know." He gave way suddenly to a burst of passion. Examples He has a passion for sports. She spoke with great passion. Their passion was obvious to everyone.
goodness B1｜中級入口	A word used to show surprise or shock The quality of being kind and caring When something has helpful or positive qualities The state of being morally right A way to say something nicely or politely	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "What the goodness am I to do?" he said. Examples My goodness, what a day! Thank goodness you are here. Her goodness touched many hearts.
evident B2｜中上級	Something that is clear and easy to see or understand When something is plain and not hidden at all A fact that anyone can notice without difficulty When the truth shows itself in a simple way Something you can tell is true right away	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "There one thing pretty evident," I said, "that you must not do. Examples It was evident she felt sick. The truth became evident quickly. His mistake was very evident.
wave A2｜入門	The act of moving your hand to signal something Moving water that rises and falls in the sea When you move your hand in greeting A sudden increase in something happening A curved shape that goes up and down	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text If you go out of doors you go up and up." I waved an arm upward. Examples She gave a friendly wave. The waves were very high today. He waved goodbye to us.
arm A1｜超入門	The part of your body from shoulder to hand One of the two long parts that hold things To give someone weapons To prepare for fight or war To cover or protect something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text If you go out of doors you go up and up." I waved an arm upward. Examples The mother holds her baby in her arms. He put his arms around his friend. She opened her arms to hug me.
upward A2｜入門	Moving in the direction toward the sky Going from a lower place to a higher place In the direction opposite to down Toward a position that is above you Moving away from the ground or floor	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text If you go out of doors you go up and up." I waved an arm upward. Examples The bird flies upward. She looked upward at the moon. The smoke goes upward.
bring A1｜超入門	to carry something to a place to cause someone or something to come to take someone to a place to help move something closer to carry something along with you	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "They have to send Santos-Dumont after you to bring you down again." "I suppose it will wear off?" I shook my head. Examples Please bring your book to class tomorrow. She brings her dog to the park. Can you bring some water for me?
wear A1｜超入門	To have clothes or things on your body To put things on yourself like clothes When you have clothing on you To have something covering your body The act of putting on items	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "They have to send Santos-Dumont after you to bring you down again." "I suppose it will wear off?" I shook my head. Examples I wear a blue shirt. She wears nice shoes. Do you wear glasses?
count A2｜入門	When you say numbers one by one to find how many To say numbers in order starting from one To include something as part of a total To be important or have value in something To think of someone or something in a way	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "I do not think you can count on that," I said. Examples Please count these books for me. Can you count to one hundred? Every second counts in this race.
adjacent B2｜中上級	Something that is very close or next to something else Things that are side by side or touching Places or things that are right beside each other When two things share a border or edge Items that are near without space between them	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text And then there was another burst of passion, and he kicked out at adjacent chairs and banged the floor. Examples The adjacent room is empty. They sat in adjacent seats. The adjacent building is taller.
self-indulgent C1｜上級	A person who does what they want without caring about others When someone does things only for their own pleasure Doing things that feel good but are not good for you The act of giving yourself too much of what you like When you do not control your wants or needs	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text He behaved just as I should have expected a great, fat, self-indulgent man to behave under trying circumstances--that is to say, very badly. Examples That dessert was self-indulgent but delicious. He lived a self-indulgent life. Buying it felt self-indulgent.
circumstance B2｜中上級	The conditions or facts that affect what happens in a situation The facts or events around something that happened The way things are at a particular time Events or facts you cannot control or change easily The details of a particular event or case	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text He behaved just as I should have expected a great, fat, self-indulgent man to behave under trying circumstances--that is to say, very badly. Examples Under the circumstances, we did our best. The circumstances were difficult for everyone. What circumstances led to this situation?
badly A2｜入門	In a way that is not good Very much or a lot In a way that causes harm or pain With poor skill or care In a serious or strong way	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text He behaved just as I should have expected a great, fat, self-indulgent man to behave under trying circumstances--that is to say, very badly. Examples The car was badly damaged. He was badly hurt in the game. She badly needs a break from work.
utter B2｜中上級	When you say something out loud with your voice The act of speaking or making sounds with your mouth When someone speaks or expresses thoughts using words To make a sound or noise from your throat Something that is complete or total in every way	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text He spoke of me and of my great-grandmother with an utter want of discretion. Examples She could not utter a word. He uttered a loud cry. It was utter chaos everywhere.
discretion C1｜上級	The quality of being careful about what you say or do The ability to decide what should be done wisely When someone keeps quiet about sensitive or private things The power to make choices based on good judgment Being thoughtful before speaking or acting on something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text He spoke of me and of my great-grandmother with an utter want of discretion. Examples Please use discretion with this information. The matter requires discretion. I trust your discretion completely.
generously B2｜中上級	When you are kind and forgiving toward someone When you give a lot freely without keeping much In a way that shows you give plenty Acting in a way that is very kind In a way that is more than expected	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text And generously disregarding the insults he was putting upon me, I sat down in his armchair and began to talk to him in a sober, friendly fashion. Examples She generously donated to the cause. He generously shared his food. They generously gave their time.
disregard B2｜中上級	When you pay no attention to something on purpose The act of ignoring something you should notice To treat something as not important at all When you refuse to think about something To not follow or obey rules or advice	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text And generously disregarding the insults he was putting upon me, I sat down in his armchair and began to talk to him in a sober, friendly fashion. Examples He disregarded my warning. Please don't disregard the rules. She disregarded all advice.
insult B1｜中級入口	Something that shows no respect and hurts someone's feelings Words or actions that offend and upset people When you say mean things to make someone angry The act of being rude to someone on purpose A comment that attacks someone's honor or pride	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text And generously disregarding the insults he was putting upon me, I sat down in his armchair and began to talk to him in a sober, friendly fashion. Examples That remark was an insult. Don't insult me like that. He felt insulted by her words.
armchair A2｜入門	A comfortable seat with parts on the sides for your arms A soft chair that has places to rest your arms A large chair with sides for your arms to rest A type of seat with support for both arms A piece of furniture to sit in with arm rests	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text And generously disregarding the insults he was putting upon me, I sat down in his armchair and began to talk to him in a sober, friendly fashion. Examples She sat in the armchair. The armchair is very comfortable. He bought a new armchair.
sober B2｜中上級	Acting in a calm and serious way A person who has not drunk any alcohol Thinking clearly and not affected by strong feelings Something that is plain and not bright or colorful When someone becomes free from the effects of drinks	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text And generously disregarding the insults he was putting upon me, I sat down in his armchair and began to talk to him in a sober, friendly fashion. Examples She remained sober all evening. His sober attitude impressed everyone. The colors were quite sober.
friendly A2｜入門	Showing kindness and wanting to help someone Being nice and kind to other people When someone acts warm and pleasant to others Easy to be with and not mean Acting in a way that shows you like someone	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text And generously disregarding the insults he was putting upon me, I sat down in his armchair and began to talk to him in a sober, friendly fashion. Examples She is very friendly. The dog seems friendly today. He gave a friendly smile.
trouble A2｜入門	When someone or something causes you problems or annoyance A difficult situation that causes worry or stress Something that makes things harder to do Extra effort or work that you must do A time when things go wrong or badly	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text I pointed out to him that this was a trouble he had brought upon himself, and that it had almost an air of poetical justice. Examples I have trouble understanding this. The car is giving me trouble. Don't cause any trouble today.
brought A2｜入門	carried something to a place took someone or something along when going somewhere delivered or provided something to someone moved something here caused to happen	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text I pointed out to him that this was a trouble he had brought upon himself, and that it had almost an air of poetical justice. Examples She brought a cake to the party. I brought my camera from home. He brought some interesting stories from his trip.
air A1｜超入門	The gas we breathe Space where something can move The quality or feeling of the surrounding atmosphere To send a TV or radio show Bring something to public attention	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text I pointed out to him that this was a trouble he had brought upon himself, and that it had almost an air of poetical justice. Examples The bird flies high in the air. He kicks the ball into the air. I throw my hat in the air.
poetical C1｜上級	Something that seems fair or fitting in a literary way Related to the art of writing verse Expressing feelings in a beautiful artistic manner Having qualities that inspire artistic expression Using imaginative and expressive language	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text I pointed out to him that this was a trouble he had brought upon himself, and that it had almost an air of poetical justice. Examples The sunset was poetical. Her words sounded poetical. It had poetical justice.
dispute B2｜中上級	When you say something is not true or correct A disagreement or argument between people To question if something is right or real A serious fight or conflict about something To challenge or contest a claim or statement	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text This he disputed, and for a time we argued the point. Examples They had a dispute. He disputed the claim. The dispute lasted weeks.
argue B1｜中級入口	When people talk and disagree about something strongly To give reasons why you think something is true When two people have a fight with words To say reasons for or against an idea To debate or discuss something with different views	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text This he disputed, and for a time we argued the point. Examples They always argue about money. Don't argue with me! The lawyers argued in court.
became A2｜入門	To change and turn into something different To change from one state to another When something starts to be different To grow into or turn into something When something goes from one way to another way	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text He became noisy and violent, so I desisted from this aspect of his lesson. Examples She became a doctor. It became very cold outside. The weather became warmer in March.
noisy A2｜入門	Making a lot of loud sounds or acting wildly Something that makes a lot of sound A place or time with much sound When people or things create loud sounds Full of loud activity or talking	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text He became noisy and violent, so I desisted from this aspect of his lesson. Examples The city is very noisy. My neighbors are too noisy. This room is noisy today.
violent B1｜中級入口	Using very strong physical force in a rough way Showing great physical force that causes harm or damage Acting with extreme force to hurt people or things Happening with sudden and powerful force or energy Very strong and extreme in feeling or effect	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text He became noisy and violent, so I desisted from this aspect of his lesson. Examples The storm was very violent. He became violent when angry. The violent movie scared me.
aspect B2｜中上級	One part or feature of something larger A particular side or quality of something A certain way of looking at something One piece or element of a whole A specific characteristic or dimension of something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text He became noisy and violent, so I desisted from this aspect of his lesson. Examples Consider every aspect carefully. This aspect is important. We discussed the financial aspect.
lesson A1｜超入門	A period of time when a teacher teaches students; a class or session of learning. Knowledge or wisdom gained from what happened Something that teaches you about life A truth you understand after something happens What you learn from a mistake or event	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text He became noisy and violent, so I desisted from this aspect of his lesson. Examples I have a math lesson today. She learned her lesson well. The lesson starts at nine.
commit B1｜中級入口	To do something bad or wrong on purpose To promise to do something in the future To put yourself fully into an activity To decide to stay with something long-term To send someone to a place officially	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "And then," said I, "you committed the sin of euphuism. Examples Don't commit a crime. I commit to study harder. He committed to the team.
sin B1｜中級入口	An action that breaks moral or religious rules Something wrong according to what people believe is good A bad or harmful act against rules or beliefs When someone does something very bad or shameful A mistake or fault that people think is wrong	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "And then," said I, "you committed the sin of euphuism. Examples Telling lies is a sin. He confessed his sins yesterday. Wasting food seems like a sin.
euphuism C1｜上級	A style of writing that uses too many fancy words Using very decorative language when simple words would work better When someone speaks in an overly complicated way The act of making language more flowery than needed A fancy way of talking that seems unnatural	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "And then," said I, "you committed the sin of euphuism. Examples His euphuism made the speech confusing. The writer avoided euphuism. Too much euphuism sounds artificial.
inglorious C1｜上級	Something that is not special or worthy of praise When something brings shame or embarrassment A result that is disappointing and poor Something ordinary and not impressive at all The state of having no honor or fame	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text You called it, not Fat, which is just and inglorious, but Weight. Examples The team's inglorious defeat shocked fans. He met an inglorious end. It was an inglorious failure.
interrupt B1｜中級入口	To stop someone while they are speaking or doing something To make someone stop what they are saying The act of breaking into someone's speech or activity To cause a process, event, or activity to stop for a period of time To break the continuity of a broadcast, signal, or scheduled event	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text You--" He interrupted to say that he recognised all that. Examples Sorry to interrupt you. Please don't interrupt me while I'm on the phone. The phone interrupted our dinner.
recognise B1｜中級入口	When you accept or admit that something is true When you know someone or something you saw before When you identify or name what something is When you officially accept or approve something When you show respect or praise for something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text You--" He interrupted to say that he recognised all that. Examples I recognised her at the station. Did you recognise that song? She recognised the problem quickly.
suggest B1｜中級入口	When something gives an idea or shows a sign To give an idea or plan to someone To mention something as a possible choice To show or point to something indirectly To make someone think of something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text I suggested he should adapt himself to his new conditions. Examples I suggest we leave now. Can you suggest a good place? The facts suggest otherwise.
adapt B1｜中級入口	When you change yourself to fit a new situation The act of adjusting to something different When you modify something for a new purpose Making changes to fit different conditions The process of becoming suitable for something new	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text I suggested he should adapt himself to his new conditions. Examples I will adapt to this change. She adapted quickly to her new home. We must adapt to new situations.
sensible B2｜中上級	Showing good judgment and common sense shows good thinking Reasonable and logical; easy to agree with careful and wise realistic and fair	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text So we came to the really sensible part of the business. Examples It is sensible to check the weather before you go hiking. Wearing sensible shoes is important when you walk long distances.
business A2｜入門	a company or shop that sells things or services The activity of making or selling products A job or company where money is earned Work done to make money a goal or purpose related to work or trade	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text So we came to the really sensible part of the business. Examples My dad has a small business. She owns a flower business.
difficult A2｜入門	Something that is not easy to do or learn When something requires much effort or skill Something that causes problems or trouble A person who is not easy to please When understanding something takes much thought	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text I suggested that it would not be difficult for him to learn to walk about on the ceiling with his hands-- "I can not sleep," he said. Examples This is difficult. The exam was difficult. It is difficult to say.
learn A1｜超入門	To get new knowledge or skills by studying When you understand something you did not know before To get information or discover facts The act of studying to know how When you remember and know something new	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text I suggested that it would not be difficult for him to learn to walk about on the ceiling with his hands-- "I can not sleep," he said. Examples I learn something new every day. She learns fast. We learn English at school.
walk A1｜超入門	To move on your feet at a steady, normal speed The act of moving by putting one foot ahead Going somewhere using your legs and feet Moving on foot from one place to another To go somewhere on foot instead of using a vehicle	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text I suggested that it would not be difficult for him to learn to walk about on the ceiling with his hands-- "I can not sleep," he said. Examples I walk every morning. Can we walk together? She walks very fast.
sleep A1｜超入門	The state of resting with your eyes closed and not awake When your body and mind rest at night A time when you are not awake and your eyes are closed The act of resting in bed with closed eyes, not conscious A natural rest where you close your eyes and are not aware	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text I suggested that it would not be difficult for him to learn to walk about on the ceiling with his hands-- "I can not sleep," he said. Examples I sleep in my bed every night. The baby sleeps a lot. Can I sleep here tonight?
difficulty B1｜中級入口	Something that is hard to do or understand A problem or challenge that makes things not easy When something needs a lot of effort or skill A situation where things go wrong or become complex The state of being not simple or straightforward	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But that was no great difficulty. Examples I had difficulty with that. The difficulty was obvious. She faced many difficulties.
shake-up B2｜中上級	A temporary bed made by folding blankets and sheets together A big change in how something is organized When people or things are moved to different positions A sudden change that surprises people The act of reorganizing or restructuring something completely	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text It was quite possible, I pointed out, to make a shake-up under a wire mattress, fasten the under things on with tapes, and have a blanket, sheet, and coverlet to button at the side. Examples The company had a shake-up. We need a shake-up here. The shake-up changed everything.
wire B1｜中級入口	A thin metal thread used in beds and fences A thin metal thread that carries electricity A thin flexible strand of metal material A metal thread used to make things A thin piece of metal in cables	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text It was quite possible, I pointed out, to make a shake-up under a wire mattress, fasten the under things on with tapes, and have a blanket, sheet, and coverlet to button at the side. Examples The wire is too thin. He cut the wire carefully. She needs more wire now.
mattress B1｜中級入口	A soft thick pad on a bed frame to sleep on A large cushioned surface people lie on at night The padded part of a bed you rest your body on A thick soft layer placed on a bed base Something filled with soft material for sleeping comfort	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text It was quite possible, I pointed out, to make a shake-up under a wire mattress, fasten the under things on with tapes, and have a blanket, sheet, and coverlet to button at the side. Examples I need a new mattress. The mattress is very comfortable. She bought a soft mattress.