Vocabulary The Truth About Pyecraft — Pack 15

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electric A2｜入門	Something that uses power from wires or batteries Powered by a flow of energy through metal Something that runs on energy from outlets A thing that needs power to work When something causes strong excitement or energy	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text 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 an electric fan. The electric light is broken. She drives an electric car.
instead A2｜入門	When you do one thing and not the other thing Choosing a different option from what was expected As a replacement or other choice Rather than doing the first thing mentioned In place of something or someone else	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text 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 chose tea instead of coffee. She walked instead of running. He stayed home instead.
blow-fly B2｜中上級	A type of large insect that lays eggs on meat An insect with a shiny body that flies A bug that comes to dirty or rotting things An insect that makes a loud sound when moving A flying bug often found near waste	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The whole affair was extremely curious and interesting to me, and it was delightful to think of Pyecraft like some great, fat blow-fly, crawling about on his ceiling and clambering round the lintel of his doors from one room to another, and never, never, never coming to the club any more... Examples A blow-fly landed on the table. The blow-fly buzzed loudly. We saw several blow-flies outside.
crawl B1｜中級入口	To move on hands and knees along a surface When an insect moves slowly on a surface To move very slowly forward with difficulty When many small creatures cover a surface A way of swimming on your front	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The whole affair was extremely curious and interesting to me, and it was delightful to think of Pyecraft like some great, fat blow-fly, crawling about on his ceiling and clambering round the lintel of his doors from one room to another, and never, never, never coming to the club any more... Examples The baby can crawl now. A bug crawled across the table. Traffic crawled along the highway.
lintel C1｜上級	The horizontal piece above a door or window that supports the wall A beam that goes across the top of an opening The top frame part that crosses over an entrance A support piece placed over a doorway or window opening The structural element spanning the top of a passage	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The whole affair was extremely curious and interesting to me, and it was delightful to think of Pyecraft like some great, fat blow-fly, crawling about on his ceiling and clambering round the lintel of his doors from one room to another, and never, never, never coming to the club any more... Examples The stone lintel was very old. She bumped her head on the lintel. The lintel supports the wall above.
fatal B2｜中上級	causing death or very serious harm having very bad or ruinous consequences (not always death) leads to death ends life brings death	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Then, you know, my fatal ingenuity got the better of me. Examples The workers were exposed to a fatal dose of radiation. The fall proved fatal.
ingenuity C1｜上級	The ability to solve problems in clever ways Being smart and creative when facing challenges When someone thinks of new and useful ideas The skill of making things work in smart ways A talent for finding clever answers to problems	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Then, you know, my fatal ingenuity got the better of me. Examples His ingenuity solved the problem. She showed great ingenuity. We need more ingenuity here.
drink A1｜超入門	To swallow liquid through your mouth To take in liquid into your body When you put liquid in your mouth and swallow The act of taking liquid into the mouth To consume any type of liquid	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text I was sitting by his fire drinking his whisky, and he was up in his favourite corner by the cornice, tacking a Turkey carpet to the ceiling, when the idea struck me. Examples I drink water. She drinks milk every day. They drink tea together.
whisky B1｜中級入口	A strong alcoholic drink made from grain A type of spirit that people drink A brown liquid that contains alcohol A beverage made by aging grain in barrels A drink often served in small glasses	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text I was sitting by his fire drinking his whisky, and he was up in his favourite corner by the cornice, tacking a Turkey carpet to the ceiling, when the idea struck me. Examples He drinks whisky sometimes. She bought whisky for the party. The whisky tastes very strong.
favourite A2｜入門	Something that is liked more than any other thing The one you prefer most among many choices The thing you enjoy or love the best A person or thing that someone likes most The one chosen above all others	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text I was sitting by his fire drinking his whisky, and he was up in his favourite corner by the cornice, tacking a Turkey carpet to the ceiling, when the idea struck me. Examples Red is my favourite colour. What's your favourite food? She's everyone's favourite teacher.
tack B2｜中上級	The act of attaching something with small sharp pins A small nail with a flat wide head A way or method of doing something When a boat changes direction in sailing Equipment used for riding horses	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text I was sitting by his fire drinking his whisky, and he was up in his favourite corner by the cornice, tacking a Turkey carpet to the ceiling, when the idea struck me. Examples She tacked the poster up. We need to try a different tack. The tack held it firmly.
carpet A2｜入門	A thick soft covering on the floor of a room A large piece of fabric laid on the ground inside Something that covers the floor to make it warm A floor covering made from wool or other materials A textile item placed down to walk on indoors	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text I was sitting by his fire drinking his whisky, and he was up in his favourite corner by the cornice, tacking a Turkey carpet to the ceiling, when the idea struck me. Examples The carpet is soft. We need a new carpet. She cleaned the carpet yesterday.
idea A2｜入門	a thought in your mind a plan in your mind something you think about a plan or thought you have in your mind a thing you think of	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text I was sitting by his fire drinking his whisky, and he was up in his favourite corner by the cornice, tacking a Turkey carpet to the ceiling, when the idea struck me. Examples I have a good idea. That's a great idea! Do you have any ideas?
totally B1｜中級入口	Something that is not needed at all When something is complete in every way Something done in a full and entire way Used to make what you say stronger When you really mean something is true	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "By Jove, Pyecraft!" I said, "all this is totally unnecessary." And before I could calculate the complete consequences of my notion I blurted it out. Examples I totally agree with you. That was totally wrong. She totally forgot her keys.
unnecessary B1｜中級入口	not needed not required not important to have not needed in the current situation completely without purpose or use	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "By Jove, Pyecraft!" I said, "all this is totally unnecessary." And before I could calculate the complete consequences of my notion I blurted it out. Examples That comment was unnecessary. It is unnecessary to worry.
calculate B1｜中級入口	To work out how much something costs or needs To find an answer using numbers and math To figure out a number or amount To work out something by thinking carefully To use math to get a result	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "By Jove, Pyecraft!" I said, "all this is totally unnecessary." And before I could calculate the complete consequences of my notion I blurted it out. Examples Can you calculate this for me? She calculated the total. He calculated the answer quickly.
consequence B2｜中上級	Something that happens because of an action The importance or significance of something (e.g., 'a matter of no consequence') What happens after you do something An effect that follows from a choice The outcome that comes next	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "By Jove, Pyecraft!" I said, "all this is totally unnecessary." And before I could calculate the complete consequences of my notion I blurted it out. Examples Every action has a consequence. Ignoring the warning signs had serious consequences. He faced the consequence bravely.
notion B2｜中上級	An idea or thought you suddenly have about something A belief or understanding about how something is A feeling or sense that something might be true A general idea or concept about a topic A plan or intention to do something specific	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "By Jove, Pyecraft!" I said, "all this is totally unnecessary." And before I could calculate the complete consequences of my notion I blurted it out. Examples I had a sudden notion. That notion seems wrong to me. She has no notion about it.
blurt B2｜中上級	When you say something suddenly without thinking first To speak words quickly without control The act of saying words too fast To tell something without meaning to Speaking words in a sudden way	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "By Jove, Pyecraft!" I said, "all this is totally unnecessary." And before I could calculate the complete consequences of my notion I blurted it out. Examples I blurted out the secret. She blurted the answer too quickly. He blurted his thoughts without thinking.
lead A2｜入門	A heavy soft gray metal used in making things To show someone the way by going first To be in charge of a group To be winning in a competition or game To cause something to happen as a result	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Lead underclothing," said I, and the mischief was done. Examples She leads the team. This path leads home. Lead is a heavy metal.
underclothing B2｜中上級	Clothes worn under your main clothes, next to your skin Items you wear beneath your outer garments Garments worn as a first layer on the body The layer of clothing closest to your body Private clothing worn inside your regular clothes	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Lead underclothing," said I, and the mischief was done. Examples She bought new underclothing. Cotton underclothing is comfortable. He packed extra underclothing.
mischief B2｜中上級	Bad or naughty behavior Doing things to cause small problems Playing tricks on others Trouble caused by someone Doing wrong things to have fun	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Lead underclothing," said I, and the mischief was done. Examples The cat gets into mischief at night. Children sometimes get into mischief in class.
receive A2｜入門	When someone gets something that is given to them To be given something by another person To get or accept something offered to you To take in or accept what comes To welcome or greet someone who arrives	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Pyecraft received the thing almost in tears. Examples I received a letter today. She receives money every month. They received many gifts yesterday.
tear A2｜入門	When you pull something apart into pieces To make a hole by pulling hard When something rips or breaks by force The act of splitting something quickly To damage something by pulling it	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Pyecraft received the thing almost in tears. Examples Don't tear the paper. I will tear this letter. Be careful not to tear it.
buy A1｜超入門	Get something with money Purchase from a store Obtain by paying Exchange money for things to pay for something you want to have	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Buy sheet lead," I said, "stamp it into discs. Examples I want to buy a new book. She buys fresh vegetables every day. They don't buy expensive clothes.
stamp A2｜入門	To press something hard to make a shape or mark A small piece of paper you stick on mail To put your foot down hard and loud A tool that makes marks or prints on things To mark paper with an official sign or date	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Buy sheet lead," I said, "stamp it into discs. Examples She needs a stamp for the letter. Stamp your feet to get warm. They stamped the documents yesterday.
disc B1｜中級入口	A flat, round, thin object shaped like a circle A flat circular piece of material or metal A round flat thing used for storage or music Something round and flat in your body between bones A flat round shape or circular object	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Buy sheet lead," I said, "stamp it into discs. Examples The disc is very thin. She dropped the disc on the floor. This disc is made of metal.
sew A2｜入門	To join cloth together using a needle and thread To make or repair clothes with needle and thread When you use a needle to fix fabric The act of putting thread through cloth repeatedly To attach things using needle and thread	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Sew them all over your underclothes until you have enough. Examples I can sew a button. She likes to sew. Please sew this for me.
until A2｜入門	When something continues up to a certain time and then stops The time before something happens or changes Showing how long something goes on before it ends From now to a point when something different happens Continuing through time up to a specific moment	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Sew them all over your underclothes until you have enough. Examples I wait here until you come back. She studied until midnight. The shop is open until six o'clock.
lead-soled C1｜上級	Having bottoms made of a heavy metal for extra weight Footwear with heavy metal on the bottom part Something weighted at the base with dense material Fitted with a thick metal bottom for stability Made heavy at the foot with metal weight	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Have lead-soled boots, carry a bag of solid lead, and the thing is done! Examples He wore lead-soled boots underwater. Lead-soled shoes are very heavy. The diver needed lead-soled footwear.
boot A2｜入門	A type of shoe that covers your foot and ankle Footwear that goes up higher than regular shoes A kind of tall shoe for protection Covered footwear that protects the whole foot area Shoes that reach above the ankle joint	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Have lead-soled boots, carry a bag of solid lead, and the thing is done! Examples I need new winter boots. Her boots are very stylish. He wore heavy work boots.
carry A2｜入門	To hold something and move it from one place to another To hold and transport something with you while moving To take something from here to there by holding it To support the weight of something while moving To have something with you as you go somewhere	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Have lead-soled boots, carry a bag of solid lead, and the thing is done! Examples Please carry this box upstairs. I carry my lunch to work. Can you carry my bag?
prisoner B1｜中級入口	A person who cannot leave a place or situation freely Someone locked up in jail for breaking the law A person caught and held by an enemy Someone who is trapped and cannot get away A person held against their will by others	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Instead of being a prisoner here you may go abroad again, Pyecraft; you may travel--" A still happier idea came to me. Examples The prisoner sat in his cell. Guards watched every prisoner carefully. She visited the prisoner yesterday.
abroad B1｜中級入口	Outside, in the open area beyond a place In or to another country far away When something moves or spreads to many places Out in the open or outside walls To foreign lands or distant countries	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Instead of being a prisoner here you may go abroad again, Pyecraft; you may travel--" A still happier idea came to me. Examples She studied abroad last year. They went abroad for vacation. He works abroad now.
travel A2｜入門	The act of going from one place to another far away When you make a journey to different places Going on a long trip to visit places Moving from location to location over distance The activity of visiting faraway areas or nations	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Instead of being a prisoner here you may go abroad again, Pyecraft; you may travel--" A still happier idea came to me. Examples I love to travel abroad. She travels every summer. Travel is fun and exciting.
happy A1｜超入門	Feeling good and smiley Glad or in good spirits. Willing or glad to do something. Feeling nice inside Glad about something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Instead of being a prisoner here you may go abroad again, Pyecraft; you may travel--" A still happier idea came to me. Examples The movie has a happy ending. It's a happy story about friendship. This book is a happy tale.
need A1｜超入門	When you must have something or it is required Something that is important to have or do When something is lacking and must be obtained The state of requiring or wanting something badly When it is very important or necessary to do	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "You need never fear a shipwreck. Examples I need water now. She needs a new book. Do you need help today?
fear A2｜入門	A feeling of being afraid or scared When you think something bad will happen A strong feeling that danger is near The feeling that makes you want to hide Being worried something will hurt you	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "You need never fear a shipwreck. Examples I have no fear. Fear can be very strong. She felt fear inside.
shipwreck B1｜中級入口	When a boat or ship is destroyed at sea A boat or ship that has been destroyed An accident where a vessel sinks or breaks The destruction of a boat by rocks or waves Something that fails completely like a broken boat	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "You need never fear a shipwreck. Examples The old shipwreck was found underwater. They survived the terrible shipwreck. A shipwreck happened during the storm.
clothes A1｜超入門	Things people wear on their body like shirts and pants Items made of fabric that cover your body What you put on to dress yourself each day Garments that protect and cover parts of you The fabric items you dress in for warmth or style	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text All you need do is just slip off some or all of your clothes, take the necessary amount of luggage in your hand, and float up in the air--" In his emotion he dropped the tack-hammer within an ace of my head. Examples I washed my clothes today. She bought new clothes yesterday. His clothes are very nice.
necessary B1｜中級入口	Something that must be done or must happen Something that you need or cannot do without When something is required or very important Something you have to have or do When you cannot avoid doing or having something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text All you need do is just slip off some or all of your clothes, take the necessary amount of luggage in your hand, and float up in the air--" In his emotion he dropped the tack-hammer within an ace of my head. Examples Food is necessary. It is necessary to study. A ticket is necessary.
amount A2｜入門	A quantity or how much of something you have The total number or measure of something How much or how many of a thing The size or extent of something A portion or part of something measured	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text All you need do is just slip off some or all of your clothes, take the necessary amount of luggage in your hand, and float up in the air--" In his emotion he dropped the tack-hammer within an ace of my head. Examples The amount of water is enough. We need a large amount. The total amount was fifty.
luggage A2｜入門	Things you carry with you when you travel Bags and suitcases used for traveling Items packed in bags for a journey Containers holding personal belongings for trips The bags someone takes when going somewhere	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text All you need do is just slip off some or all of your clothes, take the necessary amount of luggage in your hand, and float up in the air--" In his emotion he dropped the tack-hammer within an ace of my head. Examples Where is my luggage? She carried heavy luggage. The luggage is ready.
emotion B1｜中級入口	A strong feeling inside you like fear or joy What you feel inside your heart and mind A reaction that shows how you truly feel The way your body responds to feelings A state of mind about something happening	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text All you need do is just slip off some or all of your clothes, take the necessary amount of luggage in your hand, and float up in the air--" In his emotion he dropped the tack-hammer within an ace of my head. Examples She couldn't hide her emotions. His voice was full of emotion. Love is a strong emotion.
drop A2｜入門	To let something fall down To stop doing something To make something go down A small amount of liquid To visit someone quickly	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text All you need do is just slip off some or all of your clothes, take the necessary amount of luggage in your hand, and float up in the air--" In his emotion he dropped the tack-hammer within an ace of my head. Examples A drop of rain fell on my head. I saw a drop of milk on the table. There is a drop of juice on your shirt.
tack-hammer C1｜上級	A small tool used to hit small nails into things A light tool for driving small fasteners into surfaces Something used to gently strike small pointed metal pieces A tool with a head for striking tiny nails A striking instrument designed for lightweight fastening tasks	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text All you need do is just slip off some or all of your clothes, take the necessary amount of luggage in your hand, and float up in the air--" In his emotion he dropped the tack-hammer within an ace of my head. Examples He dropped his tack-hammer accidentally. She needs a tack-hammer for the job. The tack-hammer fell on the floor.
ace B2｜中上級	A very small distance or amount A playing card with one symbol on it A person who is very good at something When you score a point in tennis directly To do very well on a test or task	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text All you need do is just slip off some or all of your clothes, take the necessary amount of luggage in your hand, and float up in the air--" In his emotion he dropped the tack-hammer within an ace of my head. Examples He drew an ace from the deck. She aced the final exam. The pilot is a real ace.
able A2｜入門	Having the power or skill to do something Having the capacity or means to do it Possessing the strength or resources for something Having enough knowledge or experience to do it Being in a condition that permits something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "By Jove!" he said, "I shall be able to come back to the club again." "The thing pulled me up short. Examples I am able to help you. She was able to finish early. Are you able to come tomorrow?
short A1｜超入門	Something that is not long in length or time When something takes only a little time Not having many words or pages Something with few pages or words Not tall; less than average height	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "By Jove!" he said, "I shall be able to come back to the club again." "The thing pulled me up short. Examples This book is very short. I prefer short stories. The trip was short.
faintly B2｜中上級	a little bit but not clearly in a weak or soft way In a way that is not strong, bright, or easy to notice slightly or a little bit In a way that is hard to notice, hear, or see	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text By Jove!" I said, faintly. Examples I could faintly hear music coming from upstairs. She smiled faintly when she heard the news.