Vocabulary The Truth About Pyecraft — Pack 14

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fasten
B1|中級入口
  • When something is attached firmly and cannot move
  • The act of closing or joining two things together
  • To make something stay in place securely
  • When you connect parts so they stay together
  • To lock or secure something in position
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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
  • Fasten your seatbelt now.
  • She fastened the buttons quickly.
  • Please fasten the door securely.
tape
A2|入門
  • A long narrow strip of cloth or material used to tie or fasten things
  • A narrow strip with sticky material on one side
  • A long thin plastic strip for recording sound or video
  • A strip used for measuring distances or lengths
  • A ribbon stretched across to mark a finish line
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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 used tape to fix it.
  • The tape is very sticky.
  • She bought some new tape.
blanket
A2|入門
  • A thick soft cloth used to keep warm in bed
  • A large piece of fabric for covering yourself
  • Something that covers you to give warmth or comfort
  • A thick covering used for sleeping or resting
  • A layer of material that keeps you protected
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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 warm blanket tonight.
  • The blanket is on the bed.
  • She bought a new blanket yesterday.
sheet
A2|入門
  • A large piece of cloth used on a bed
  • A thin flat piece of material or paper
  • A flat layer covering a surface
  • A single page in a book or document
  • A wide area or expanse of something
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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 clean sheet.
  • The sheet is white.
  • Put it on the sheet.
coverlet
C1|上級
  • A soft cloth that goes on top of a bed
  • A decorative layer placed over bed sheets
  • Something used to cover the top of bedding
  • A thin layer of fabric for warmth
  • A piece of material spread across bedding
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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.
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  • The coverlet was very soft.
  • She bought a new coverlet yesterday.
  • The coverlet covered the whole bed.
button
A2|入門
  • A small object you press to make something work electrically
  • A small round thing sewn onto clothes for fastening
  • A small round piece that holds clothing parts together
  • Something you click on a computer or phone screen
  • A small control piece that activates a device or function
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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
  • Press the button here.
  • The button is broken now.
  • I lost a button yesterday.
confide
B2|中上級
  • When you share secret or private thoughts with someone you trust
  • To tell personal information to someone who will keep it private
  • The act of sharing something private with a trusted person
  • To reveal private matters to someone you believe in
  • When you trust someone enough to share sensitive details
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He would have to confide in his housekeeper, I said; and after some squabbling he agreed to that.
Examples
  • She confided in her friend.
  • He confided his secret to me.
  • I need someone to confide in.
housekeeper
B1|中級入口
  • A person who is paid to clean and manage a home
  • Someone employed to look after rooms and clean them
  • A worker who maintains cleanliness in a building
  • Someone responsible for managing household tasks and cleaning
  • A person hired to take care of domestic duties
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He would have to confide in his housekeeper, I said; and after some squabbling he agreed to that.
Examples
  • The housekeeper cleaned the rooms.
  • We hired a new housekeeper.
  • The housekeeper arrives at nine.
squabble
B2|中上級
  • When people argue about something that is not very important
  • A small fight using words between people
  • When people disagree in a noisy way
  • A short disagreement that is not serious
  • The act of complaining and fighting with words
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He would have to confide in his housekeeper, I said; and after some squabbling he agreed to that.
Examples
  • The children squabble over toys.
  • They had a minor squabble.
  • Stop squabbling and listen.
agree
A2|入門
  • When you have the same opinion as another person
  • To say yes to something someone suggests
  • When two people share the same view
  • To accept a plan or decision together
  • When something matches or is the same
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He would have to confide in his housekeeper, I said; and after some squabbling he agreed to that.
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  • I agree with you.
  • They agreed to help us.
  • Do you agree?
delightful
B1|中級入口
  • Something that gives you a lot of pleasure and joy
  • When something makes you feel very pleased and satisfied
  • A person or thing that is very nice and charming
  • Something that brings happiness and makes you enjoy it
  • When you find something really enjoyable and wonderful
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(Afterwards it was quite delightful to see the beautifully matter-of-fact way with which the good lady took all these amazing inversions.) He could have a library ladder in his room, and all his meals could be laid on the top of his bookcase.
Examples
  • What a delightful surprise!
  • The party was absolutely delightful.
  • We had a delightful time together.
beautifully
B1|中級入口
  • In a way that is very sensible and practical
  • In a way that looks very nice or pleasing
  • In a way that is done very well
  • In a way that is very nice to experience
  • In a way that fits or matches perfectly
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(Afterwards it was quite delightful to see the beautifully matter-of-fact way with which the good lady took all these amazing inversions.) He could have a library ladder in his room, and all his meals could be laid on the top of his bookcase.
Examples
  • She sings beautifully every morning.
  • The dress fits beautifully on her.
  • Everything worked beautifully today.
matter-of-fact
C1|上級
  • A way of acting calm and practical about strange things
  • When someone shows no strong feelings or emotions
  • Being direct and simple without extra drama
  • Showing a practical attitude toward things
  • Speaking plainly without showing surprise or excitement
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(Afterwards it was quite delightful to see the beautifully matter-of-fact way with which the good lady took all these amazing inversions.) He could have a library ladder in his room, and all his meals could be laid on the top of his bookcase.
Examples
  • She was very matter-of-fact about it.
  • He spoke in a matter-of-fact tone.
  • The answer was simple and matter-of-fact.
lady
A1|超入門
  • A polite or respectful word for a woman
  • A word used to speak about a woman in a respectful way
  • A grown-up female human being
  • A respectful way to talk about a woman
  • A female person who is not a child
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(Afterwards it was quite delightful to see the beautifully matter-of-fact way with which the good lady took all these amazing inversions.) He could have a library ladder in his room, and all his meals could be laid on the top of his bookcase.
Examples
  • The lady is waiting outside.
  • A nice lady gave me directions.
  • That lady is my neighbor.
amaze
B1|中級入口
  • To cause someone to feel great surprise or wonder
  • When something makes you feel very surprised and impressed
  • To make someone feel very impressed or full of wonder
  • Something that makes you think it is wonderful
  • When you feel shocked in a happy way
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(Afterwards it was quite delightful to see the beautifully matter-of-fact way with which the good lady took all these amazing inversions.) He could have a library ladder in his room, and all his meals could be laid on the top of his bookcase.
Examples
  • It amazes me that she finished the project so quickly.
  • Her singing amazes everyone.
  • This book amazed me.
inversion
C1|上級
  • When something is turned upside down or changed to the opposite
  • A change to the reverse position or order
  • The act of putting something the wrong way around
  • When normal patterns or rules are reversed
  • Something turned the opposite way from usual
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(Afterwards it was quite delightful to see the beautifully matter-of-fact way with which the good lady took all these amazing inversions.) He could have a library ladder in his room, and all his meals could be laid on the top of his bookcase.
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  • The image shows a complete inversion.
  • Weather inversion affects temperatures.
  • This represents an inversion of expectations.
library
A2|入門
  • A tall ladder used to reach high shelves of books
  • A place where many books are kept for reading
  • A room in a house for keeping books
  • A collection of books owned by someone
  • A building where people can borrow books for free
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(Afterwards it was quite delightful to see the beautifully matter-of-fact way with which the good lady took all these amazing inversions.) He could have a library ladder in his room, and all his meals could be laid on the top of his bookcase.
Examples
  • I went to the library today.
  • The library has many books.
  • She works at the library.
ladder
A2|入門
  • A thing with steps you climb to go up high
  • Something with bars you step on to get higher
  • A tool for climbing up and down
  • An object that helps you reach high places
  • A piece of equipment with steps for going up
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(Afterwards it was quite delightful to see the beautifully matter-of-fact way with which the good lady took all these amazing inversions.) He could have a library ladder in his room, and all his meals could be laid on the top of his bookcase.
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  • I need a ladder.
  • The ladder is very tall.
  • He climbed up the ladder.
room
A1|超入門
  • A space inside a building with walls and a door
  • An area with walls where people live or work
  • A place separated by walls inside a structure
  • An enclosed area for a specific purpose or activity
  • A division within a house or building
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(Afterwards it was quite delightful to see the beautifully matter-of-fact way with which the good lady took all these amazing inversions.) He could have a library ladder in his room, and all his meals could be laid on the top of his bookcase.
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  • The room is very clean.
  • She entered the room quietly.
  • My room has a big bed.
meal
A2|入門
  • Food eaten at a particular time of day
  • An occasion when people sit and eat together
  • The amount of food eaten at one time
  • A serving of food provided somewhere
  • Food prepared and cooked for eating
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(Afterwards it was quite delightful to see the beautifully matter-of-fact way with which the good lady took all these amazing inversions.) He could have a library ladder in his room, and all his meals could be laid on the top of his bookcase.
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  • I eat three meals daily.
  • The meal was delicious.
  • We shared a meal together.
laid
A2|入門
  • Placed something down carefully
  • Put something in a flat position
  • Put an object somewhere for use
  • When a bird or animal produces an egg
  • (句動詞 lay out として)Spread or arranged things in a neat way
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(Afterwards it was quite delightful to see the beautifully matter-of-fact way with which the good lady took all these amazing inversions.) He could have a library ladder in his room, and all his meals could be laid on the top of his bookcase.
Examples
  • She laid the book on the desk.
  • He laid his keys on the table.
top
A1|超入門
  • The highest part of something
  • The best or most important
  • To be greater than something; to go beyond
  • A piece of clothing for the upper body
  • To go higher or reach the highest point
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(Afterwards it was quite delightful to see the beautifully matter-of-fact way with which the good lady took all these amazing inversions.) He could have a library ladder in his room, and all his meals could be laid on the top of his bookcase.
Examples
  • The top of the hill is steep.
  • She put her bag on the top shelf.
bookcase
A2|入門
  • A piece of furniture with shelves for storing books
  • Shelves built into a wall to hold books
  • A tall stand with levels for keeping books
  • Storage with horizontal boards for arranging books
  • A cabinet designed to display and organize books
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(Afterwards it was quite delightful to see the beautifully matter-of-fact way with which the good lady took all these amazing inversions.) He could have a library ladder in his room, and all his meals could be laid on the top of his bookcase.
Examples
  • The bookcase is full of books.
  • I bought a new bookcase yesterday.
  • Her bookcase is very tall.
hit
A2|入門
  • To touch someone or something with force
  • To strike something quickly and strongly
  • When something crashes into another thing
  • To reach or arrive at a place
  • To cause pain or damage by striking
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We also hit on an ingenious device by which he could get to the floor whenever he wanted, which was simply to put the British Encyclopaedia (tenth edition) on the top of his open shelves.
Examples
  • Don't hit the glass.
  • The car hit a tree.
  • She hit the ball hard.
ingenious
C1|上級
  • Something that is very smart and creative
  • A person who thinks of clever new ideas
  • When something is done in a skillful way
  • A clever answer to a difficult problem
  • Something that shows great mental skill
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We also hit on an ingenious device by which he could get to the floor whenever he wanted, which was simply to put the British Encyclopaedia (tenth edition) on the top of his open shelves.
Examples
  • That was an ingenious idea.
  • She is very ingenious.
  • His ingenious plan worked well.
device
B1|中級入口
  • A clever method or plan to solve a problem
  • A tool or machine made for a purpose
  • An object that does a special job
  • A piece of equipment with a function
  • Something made to help perform a task
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We also hit on an ingenious device by which he could get to the floor whenever he wanted, which was simply to put the British Encyclopaedia (tenth edition) on the top of his open shelves.
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  • This device is very useful.
  • I need a new device.
  • The device works well.
simply
B1|中級入口
  • When you just do one thing without doing anything else
  • When you do something in an easy way
  • When you want to make something clear or strong
  • When you do something in a plain way
  • When something is only or merely that thing
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We also hit on an ingenious device by which he could get to the floor whenever he wanted, which was simply to put the British Encyclopaedia (tenth edition) on the top of his open shelves.
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  • I simply forgot your name.
  • She simply loves chocolate cake.
  • It is simply too expensive.
encyclopaedia
B2|中上級
  • A large reference book with facts on many topics
  • A set of books containing knowledge about different subjects
  • A collection of articles with general information and facts
  • A resource that gives detailed explanations on various topics
  • A comprehensive work organized by topic or alphabet
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We also hit on an ingenious device by which he could get to the floor whenever he wanted, which was simply to put the British Encyclopaedia (tenth edition) on the top of his open shelves.
Examples
  • I looked it up in the encyclopaedia.
  • The encyclopaedia has many volumes.
  • She read the encyclopaedia every day.
tenth
A2|入門
  • The number that comes after nine in order
  • One part when something is divided into nine equal parts
  • Something in position number nine plus one
  • The item that follows nine others in sequence
  • A single unit out of nine equal units
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We also hit on an ingenious device by which he could get to the floor whenever he wanted, which was simply to put the British Encyclopaedia (tenth edition) on the top of his open shelves.
Examples
  • She came in tenth place.
  • This is the tenth edition.
  • One tenth of the group agreed.
edition
B1|中級入口
  • A particular printed version of a book or newspaper
  • One form of a text that came out at a certain time
  • A copy of a book printed at a specific time
  • A particular printing or release of something written
  • One version of a published work among several
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We also hit on an ingenious device by which he could get to the floor whenever he wanted, which was simply to put the British Encyclopaedia (tenth edition) on the top of his open shelves.
Examples
  • I need the new edition.
  • This edition is from 1950.
  • The first edition was different.
shelf
A2|入門
  • A flat board fixed to a wall for placing things on
  • A flat surface inside furniture for storing items
  • A horizontal platform attached to a structure
  • A level surface for displaying or keeping objects
  • A ledge or board where you arrange possessions
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We also hit on an ingenious device by which he could get to the floor whenever he wanted, which was simply to put the British Encyclopaedia (tenth edition) on the top of his open shelves.
Examples
  • Put the book on the shelf.
  • The shelf is too high.
  • I need a new shelf.
couple
A2|入門
  • Two things or people together
  • A small number, usually two or a few
  • Two people in a close relationship
  • Two things that work or come together
  • Two people who are married or dating
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He just pulled out a couple of volumes and held on, and down he came.
Examples
  • I see a couple of birds.
  • There are a couple of books on the table.
volume
B1|中級入口
  • A single book in a set of books
  • How loud or quiet a sound is
  • The amount of space something takes up
  • A large amount or quantity of something
  • One part in a series of written works
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He just pulled out a couple of volumes and held on, and down he came.
Examples
  • Turn up the volume please.
  • She read the first volume.
  • The volume was too high.
iron
A2|入門
  • A strong, hard, gray metal used for building
  • A device that heats up to smooth clothes
  • Something very strong and cannot break easily
  • The act of making clothes flat and smooth
  • A tool made from the strong gray metal
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And we agreed there must be iron staples along the skirting, so that he could cling to those whenever he wanted to get about the room on the lower level.
Examples
  • The door is made of iron.
  • I need to iron my shirt.
  • She has an iron will.
staple
B1|中級入口
  • A small metal piece used to hold things together
  • A tiny metal fastener that joins papers
  • Something that is a basic or main item
  • When you attach things using metal fasteners
  • An essential thing needed regularly
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And we agreed there must be iron staples along the skirting, so that he could cling to those whenever he wanted to get about the room on the lower level.
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  • Rice is a staple food.
  • She used a staple remover.
  • Bread is a daily staple.
along
A2|入門
  • Moving forward on a path or road
  • Moving from one end toward another
  • Going forward in the same direction
  • At a point on a line or path
  • Together with someone or something
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And we agreed there must be iron staples along the skirting, so that he could cling to those whenever he wanted to get about the room on the lower level.
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  • Walk along this street.
  • Come along with us.
  • Trees grow along the river.
skirt
A1|超入門
  • A piece of clothing worn around the waist that hangs down
  • A garment for the lower body that women often wear
  • Clothing that covers from the waist to the legs or knees
  • A type of dress bottom worn without pants underneath
  • An item of clothing that flows from the waist area
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And we agreed there must be iron staples along the skirting, so that he could cling to those whenever he wanted to get about the room on the lower level.
Examples
  • She wore a pretty skirt.
  • The skirt is too short.
  • I like your new skirt.
lower
A2|入門
  • Being closer to the ground or bottom
  • To move something down to a different position
  • To make an amount or number less
  • To make something go down in level
  • Being less in rank or importance
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And we agreed there must be iron staples along the skirting, so that he could cling to those whenever he wanted to get about the room on the lower level.
Examples
  • Please lower your voice.
  • The lower shelf is empty.
  • They lowered the price yesterday.
level
A2|入門
  • A position or height in a space or building
  • A stage or degree of something
  • A flat surface with no parts higher or lower
  • A measurement of how high something is
  • A rank or position in a group or system
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And we agreed there must be iron staples along the skirting, so that he could cling to those whenever he wanted to get about the room on the lower level.
Examples
  • The water level is rising.
  • She is at beginner level.
  • Make the table level please.
keenly
B2|中上級
  • With strong interest or attention
  • With a sharp or strong feeling
  • In a very sharp and careful way
  • With great eagerness or desire
  • In a way that is quick to understand
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As we got on with the thing I found myself almost keenly interested.
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  • She listens keenly to the teacher.
  • He watches the game keenly.
chiefly
C1|上級
  • More than anyone or anything else in importance
  • Mostly or for the most part
  • Above all or more than other things
  • In the main or as the biggest part
  • Primarily or as the first reason
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It was I who called in the housekeeper and broke matters to her, and it was I chiefly who fixed up the inverted bed.
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  • The problem was chiefly about money.
  • She is chiefly responsible.
  • They eat chiefly vegetables.
fixed
B1|中級入口
  • When your eyes stay on one thing without moving
  • Something that stays in one place and cannot move
  • Something that was broken but now works again
  • When something stays the same and does not change
  • When you prepare or arrange something for use
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It was I who called in the housekeeper and broke matters to her, and it was I chiefly who fixed up the inverted bed.
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  • He fixed the broken window.
  • Her eyes were fixed ahead.
  • The price is fixed now.
invert
C1|上級
  • Something that is turned completely upside down or reversed
  • When you turn something to face the opposite way
  • The act of changing the order or position completely
  • When you flip something over to its other side
  • A way of putting something in reverse or backward
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It was I who called in the housekeeper and broke matters to her, and it was I chiefly who fixed up the inverted bed.
Examples
  • Invert the cup on the table.
  • She inverted the image on her phone.
  • The recipe says to invert the pan.
bed
A1|超入門
  • A piece of furniture to sleep on
  • A place to lie down and rest
  • A frame with a mattress
  • The furniture in a room where you sleep
  • A place to rest and get sleep
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It was I who called in the housekeeper and broke matters to her, and it was I chiefly who fixed up the inverted bed.
Examples
  • I go to bed at 10 p.m.
  • My bed is very comfortable.
  • The children are in bed now.
spent
A2|入門
  • When you used time doing an activity
  • When you used money to buy things
  • When energy or effort was used up
  • The act of passing time somewhere
  • When resources were used for a purpose
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In fact, I spent two whole days at his flat.
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  • I spent money today.
  • She spent time reading.
  • We spent the day together.
handy
B1|中級入口
  • A person who is good at fixing or making things
  • Something that is useful and easy to reach
  • Something that is near and available when needed
  • Something that is practical and convenient to use
  • A thing that helps you do tasks more easily
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I am a handy, interfering sort of man with a screw-driver, and I made all sorts of ingenious adaptations for him--ran a wire to bring his bells within reach, turned all his electric lights up instead of down, and so on.
Examples
  • This tool is very handy.
  • Keep your keys handy.
  • He's handy with computers.
interfere
B2|中上級
  • To get involved in a situation that does not concern you
  • To stop something from working well or happening normally
  • To involve yourself in someone else's affairs without permission
  • To get in the way of something happening
  • When you take part in something where you are not wanted
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I am a handy, interfering sort of man with a screw-driver, and I made all sorts of ingenious adaptations for him--ran a wire to bring his bells within reach, turned all his electric lights up instead of down, and so on.
Examples
  • Don't interfere with my work.
  • This will interfere with our plans.
  • Please don't interfere.
screw-driver
A2|入門
  • A tool used to turn metal fasteners into wood or other materials
  • A hand tool with a flat or pointed end for tightening
  • Something that helps join parts together by turning metal pieces
  • A device for installing or removing fastening hardware
  • An instrument with a tip that fits into fastener heads
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I am a handy, interfering sort of man with a screw-driver, and I made all sorts of ingenious adaptations for him--ran a wire to bring his bells within reach, turned all his electric lights up instead of down, and so on.
Examples
  • I need a screw-driver for this.
  • The screw-driver is in the toolbox.
  • He fixed it with a screw-driver.
adaptation
B2|中上級
  • A change made to something to make it work better
  • When something is changed to fit a new situation
  • A movie or show made from a book
  • The process of becoming suitable for new conditions
  • Something modified to serve a different purpose
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I am a handy, interfering sort of man with a screw-driver, and I made all sorts of ingenious adaptations for him--ran a wire to bring his bells within reach, turned all his electric lights up instead of down, and so on.
Examples
  • The film is an adaptation.
  • This adaptation works well.
  • Evolution requires adaptation.
reach
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  • To move your hand or arm to touch or get something
  • To arrive at a place or goal
  • To stretch or extend to get something farther away
  • To communicate with someone by phone or message
  • To achieve or succeed in getting something important
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I am a handy, interfering sort of man with a screw-driver, and I made all sorts of ingenious adaptations for him--ran a wire to bring his bells within reach, turned all his electric lights up instead of down, and so on.
Examples
  • Can you reach the book on the shelf?
  • She reached for the glass of water.
  • We finally reached the top of the mountain.