Vocabulary The Truth About Pyecraft — Pack 3

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chair
A1|超入門
  • A piece of furniture for one person to sit on, with a back and usually four legs.
  • A movable seat with a back, often used at a table for eating or working.
  • A comfortable seat with a back support, used for resting or relaxing.
  • An object for one person to sit.
  • Furniture for sitting.
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I was sitting all alone, wishing I knew more of the members, and suddenly he came, a great rolling front of chins and abdomina, towards me, and grunted and sat down in a chair close by me and wheezed for a space, and scraped for a space with a match and lit a cigar, and then addressed me.
Examples
  • Please sit on the chair.
  • I need a new chair for my desk.
  • The red chair is very comfortable.
close
A2|入門
  • The final part or ending of something
  • Near in distance or position to something
  • When two people have a strong relationship
  • When something almost happens or is almost true
  • To shut or make something not open
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I was sitting all alone, wishing I knew more of the members, and suddenly he came, a great rolling front of chins and abdomina, towards me, and grunted and sat down in a chair close by me and wheezed for a space, and scraped for a space with a match and lit a cigar, and then addressed me.
Examples
  • Please close the door.
  • The store is close by.
  • They are very close friends.
wheeze
B2|中上級
  • When someone breathes with a rough, noisy sound
  • To make a whistling sound while breathing
  • Breathing with difficulty making a rough noise
  • To breathe hard with a loud sound
  • Making a rough sound when air goes in out
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I was sitting all alone, wishing I knew more of the members, and suddenly he came, a great rolling front of chins and abdomina, towards me, and grunted and sat down in a chair close by me and wheezed for a space, and scraped for a space with a match and lit a cigar, and then addressed me.
Examples
  • He began to wheeze badly.
  • The old man wheezed loudly.
  • She wheezed after running fast.
space
A2|入門
  • A short period of time
  • An empty area between things or objects
  • The area beyond Earth where stars exist
  • Room available for use or storage
  • An open or unoccupied place
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I was sitting all alone, wishing I knew more of the members, and suddenly he came, a great rolling front of chins and abdomina, towards me, and grunted and sat down in a chair close by me and wheezed for a space, and scraped for a space with a match and lit a cigar, and then addressed me.
Examples
  • There is no space here.
  • I need more space.
  • Rockets fly into space.
scrape
A2|入門
  • To remove something by rubbing with a hard edge
  • To rub against a surface and make a mark
  • To push something off using a flat tool
  • When something touches a surface roughly and makes noise
  • To clean by moving a tool across something
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I was sitting all alone, wishing I knew more of the members, and suddenly he came, a great rolling front of chins and abdomina, towards me, and grunted and sat down in a chair close by me and wheezed for a space, and scraped for a space with a match and lit a cigar, and then addressed me.
Examples
  • I scraped my arm on the fence.
  • Please scrape the plate clean.
  • The knife scraped across the cutting board.
match
A1|超入門
  • A game or contest between people or teams
  • Something that looks good with another thing
  • To be equal to or like something else
  • A small stick that makes fire
  • To put two things or people together because they go well or belong together
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I was sitting all alone, wishing I knew more of the members, and suddenly he came, a great rolling front of chins and abdomina, towards me, and grunted and sat down in a chair close by me and wheezed for a space, and scraped for a space with a match and lit a cigar, and then addressed me.
Examples
  • She needs a match to light the candle.
  • He used a match to start the fire.
  • The girl sold matches on the street.
lit
A2|入門
  • Light is on or shining
  • Made bright by light
  • Started a fire or flame
  • Full of light or color
  • Very good or exciting (slang)
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I was sitting all alone, wishing I knew more of the members, and suddenly he came, a great rolling front of chins and abdomina, towards me, and grunted and sat down in a chair close by me and wheezed for a space, and scraped for a space with a match and lit a cigar, and then addressed me.
Examples
  • She lit the candles on the cake.
  • We lit a fire to stay warm.
  • The lamp was lit all night.
cigar
B1|中級入口
  • A rolled stick of dried leaves that people smoke
  • A type of tobacco product shaped like a tube
  • Something smoked that is thicker than other tobacco items
  • A brown stick made from wrapped leaves for smoking
  • A smoking item often used for celebrations
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I was sitting all alone, wishing I knew more of the members, and suddenly he came, a great rolling front of chins and abdomina, towards me, and grunted and sat down in a chair close by me and wheezed for a space, and scraped for a space with a match and lit a cigar, and then addressed me.
Examples
  • He smoked a cigar slowly.
  • The cigar smelled very strong.
  • She gave him an expensive cigar.
then
A1|超入門
  • Used to show what happens next in a sequence of events
  • At that time in the past
  • Used when giving step-by-step instructions
  • The moment right after something happens
  • Following one thing with another
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I was sitting all alone, wishing I knew more of the members, and suddenly he came, a great rolling front of chins and abdomina, towards me, and grunted and sat down in a chair close by me and wheezed for a space, and scraped for a space with a match and lit a cigar, and then addressed me.
Examples
  • I finished my work, then I relaxed.
  • We were happy then.
  • First study, then play outside.
address
A2|入門
  • The information showing where someone lives or works
  • The place where a person or business can be found
  • The written location details on mail or packages
  • A formal speech given to a group of people
  • To speak to someone or deal with something
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I was sitting all alone, wishing I knew more of the members, and suddenly he came, a great rolling front of chins and abdomina, towards me, and grunted and sat down in a chair close by me and wheezed for a space, and scraped for a space with a match and lit a cigar, and then addressed me.
Examples
  • What is your address?
  • Write the address here.
  • I need your home address.
forget
A1|超入門
  • When you cannot remember something anymore
  • To not keep something in your mind
  • When you fail to do something planned
  • To stop thinking about someone or something
  • To leave something behind by mistake
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I forget what he said--something about the matches not lighting properly, and afterwards as he talked he kept stopping the waiters one by one as they went by, and telling them about the matches in that thin, fluty voice he has.
Examples
  • Don't forget me!
  • I forgot my keys.
  • She forgets things often.
said
A1|超入門
  • Used to show what someone spoke in the past
  • Reporting what someone told another person
  • When someone tells something using words
  • To put your thoughts into spoken words
  • The past tense form of 'say'
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I forget what he said--something about the matches not lighting properly, and afterwards as he talked he kept stopping the waiters one by one as they went by, and telling them about the matches in that thin, fluty voice he has.
Examples
  • She said that she was tired.
  • He said it was late.
  • I said yes.
something
A1|超入門
  • a thing that is not known or named
  • an object or thing
  • a thing you want, need, or are looking for (often with infinitive)
  • a fact, piece of news, or matter (used when the content is not stated)
  • a small or little amount
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I forget what he said--something about the matches not lighting properly, and afterwards as he talked he kept stopping the waiters one by one as they went by, and telling them about the matches in that thin, fluty voice he has.
Examples
  • I found something interesting in the box.
  • She wants to tell you something important.
  • There is something on the table.
light
A1|超入門
  • Not heavy or easy to carry
  • The brightness you see
  • A device that produces brightness, such as a lamp or bulb.
  • Not dark in color
  • To start a fire or lamp
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I forget what he said--something about the matches not lighting properly, and afterwards as he talked he kept stopping the waiters one by one as they went by, and telling them about the matches in that thin, fluty voice he has.
Examples
  • I can see the house in the light.
  • The light from the sun is warm.
  • We need light to read books.
properly
B1|中級入口
  • In a way that shows the true worth of something
  • In the correct or right way
  • In a suitable or appropriate manner
  • According to accepted standards or rules
  • In a complete or thorough way
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I forget what he said--something about the matches not lighting properly, and afterwards as he talked he kept stopping the waiters one by one as they went by, and telling them about the matches in that thin, fluty voice he has.
Examples
  • Did you lock the door properly?
  • The car doesn't work properly.
  • Please sit properly on your chair.
afterward
B1|中級入口
  • At a later time
  • After something happens
  • Later on
  • After that time
  • Following an event
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I forget what he said--something about the matches not lighting properly, and afterwards as he talked he kept stopping the waiters one by one as they went by, and telling them about the matches in that thin, fluty voice he has.
Examples
  • We watched the game and ate dinner afterward.
  • She left the party early and called me afterward.
talk
A1|超入門
  • to say words to someone
  • to speak with someone in a friendly, informal way
  • to speak
  • to tell someone something
  • to speak with each other
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I forget what he said--something about the matches not lighting properly, and afterwards as he talked he kept stopping the waiters one by one as they went by, and telling them about the matches in that thin, fluty voice he has.
Examples
  • I don't want to talk about my problems.
  • She never talks about her family.
  • Can we talk about something else?
kept
A2|入門
  • Continued to do something without stopping
  • To continue doing or feeling something over time
  • When something happens many times without stopping
  • To do something repeatedly or for a long time
  • When you did not stop doing something
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I forget what he said--something about the matches not lighting properly, and afterwards as he talked he kept stopping the waiters one by one as they went by, and telling them about the matches in that thin, fluty voice he has.
Examples
  • I kept my promise.
  • She kept the secret.
  • He kept talking to me.
stop
A1|超入門
  • When something ends and does not continue anymore
  • The act of no longer doing something
  • When movement or action comes to an end
  • To make something finish or not continue
  • When something is not happening or moving anymore
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I forget what he said--something about the matches not lighting properly, and afterwards as he talked he kept stopping the waiters one by one as they went by, and telling them about the matches in that thin, fluty voice he has.
Examples
  • Please stop the car here.
  • The car stopped quickly.
  • I can't stop thinking about it.
waiter
A2|入門
  • A person who serves food and drinks in a restaurant
  • Someone whose job is bringing meals to customers
  • A staff member who takes orders in an eating place
  • A person employed to attend to diners at tables
  • Someone who looks after guests during their meal
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I forget what he said--something about the matches not lighting properly, and afterwards as he talked he kept stopping the waiters one by one as they went by, and telling them about the matches in that thin, fluty voice he has.
Examples
  • The waiter brought our food.
  • She called the waiter over.
  • Our waiter was very friendly.
went
A1|超入門
  • The act of moving forward or continuing in a process
  • When someone moved from one place to another place
  • The act of traveling or moving somewhere
  • When something changed or became a different state
  • The act of departing or leaving a location
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I forget what he said--something about the matches not lighting properly, and afterwards as he talked he kept stopping the waiters one by one as they went by, and telling them about the matches in that thin, fluty voice he has.
Examples
  • I went to school.
  • She went home early.
  • They went shopping yesterday.
thin
A1|超入門
  • Not thick or fat
  • Having little thickness or width
  • Having a slim or slender body; not fat
  • Not dense; watery or weak in consistency
  • Not dense or strong; sparse
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I forget what he said--something about the matches not lighting properly, and afterwards as he talked he kept stopping the waiters one by one as they went by, and telling them about the matches in that thin, fluty voice he has.
Examples
  • The fog is thin in the morning.
  • The curtain is very thin and light.
  • The paper is so thin you can see through it.
fluty
C1|上級
  • A sound like a musical pipe instrument, high and soft
  • A voice that is thin and high in pitch
  • Something that sounds light and airy like wind instruments
  • A quality of sound that is sweet and clear
  • When something sounds delicate and musical in nature
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I forget what he said--something about the matches not lighting properly, and afterwards as he talked he kept stopping the waiters one by one as they went by, and telling them about the matches in that thin, fluty voice he has.
Examples
  • Her fluty voice was very pleasant.
  • The bird made a fluty sound.
  • He spoke in fluty tones.
voice
A1|超入門
  • The sound that comes from a person's mouth when speaking or singing
  • The particular quality or tone of someone's speaking or singing sound
  • To say what you think or feel
  • Power to speak or make decisions
  • A sound part in music or choir
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I forget what he said--something about the matches not lighting properly, and afterwards as he talked he kept stopping the waiters one by one as they went by, and telling them about the matches in that thin, fluty voice he has.
Examples
  • She has a beautiful voice.
  • I heard a voice calling my name.
  • His voice is very loud.
anyhow
B1|中級入口
  • Used to show that something stays true despite other things
  • No matter what happens or what is true
  • Used when returning to the main point in conversation
  • In a careless or messy way
  • Whatever the situation or condition may be
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But, anyhow, it was in some such way we began our talking.
Examples
  • I'll do it anyhow.
  • Anyhow, let's move on.
  • She left anyhow.
some
A1|超入門
  • a small amount or number of something
  • used before plural nouns to mean 'a number of' people or things
  • used to ask for or offer something
  • not all members of a group; only part of them
  • a few but not many
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But, anyhow, it was in some such way we began our talking.
Examples
  • I need some water, please.
  • She bought some apples at the store.
  • Can you lend me some money?
such
A2|入門
  • of that kind
  • Used to make a description stronger (so...that)
  • like that kind
  • like that type
  • Used to refer to things already mentioned
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But, anyhow, it was in some such way we began our talking.
Examples
  • It is such a beautiful day.
  • He is such a good teacher.
  • That was such a difficult test.
way
A1|超入門
  • A path or road to go somewhere
  • A method to do something
  • A direction to move
  • A style or manner of doing something
  • A distance or route
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But, anyhow, it was in some such way we began our talking.
Examples
  • This is the best way to learn English.
  • Can you show me the way to the station?
  • There is more than one way to solve this problem.
began
A2|入門
  • Started to do something
  • First did an action
  • Started happening
  • Started to change
  • Started to feel or think
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But, anyhow, it was in some such way we began our talking.
Examples
  • The movie began at seven o'clock.
  • It began to rain this morning.
  • She began her new job yesterday.
various
B1|中級入口
  • Many different kinds or types of something
  • Several things that are not the same
  • More than one type or sort
  • Multiple things that are not alike
  • A range of separate or distinct things
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He talked about various things and came round to games.
Examples
  • She likes various kinds of music.
  • We tried various solutions to the problem.
  • Various people attended the event yesterday.
game
A1|超入門
  • A plan to trick or fool someone secretly
  • A secret way of acting to get something
  • A trick or clever plan someone uses
  • When someone tries to fool people on purpose
  • A hidden plan to make people believe something
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He talked about various things and came round to games.
Examples
  • Stop playing games with me.
  • I see your game now.
  • What's your game here?
thence
C1|上級
  • Moving away from that place to another location
  • Starting or continuing from that particular spot
  • Because of that reason or cause
  • After that point in time or order
  • Going onward from a specific place or position
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And thence to my figure and complexion.
Examples
  • He went to the park and thence home.
  • The road leads thence to the village.
  • They departed thence at dawn.
figure
A2|入門
  • The shape of a person or thing you can see.
  • A number or amount, especially in maths or money.
  • A person, especially an important or well-known one.
  • To think or believe something after careful thought.
  • A shape or symbol used in writing or art.
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And thence to my figure and complexion.
Examples
  • I saw a dark figure in the room.
  • She drew the figure of a woman dancing.
  • The sales figures increased last year.
complexion
B2|中上級
  • The natural color and appearance of skin on the face
  • How the skin on your face looks and feels
  • The quality and tone of facial skin
  • The color and texture of face skin
  • How your facial skin appears to others
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And thence to my figure and complexion.
Examples
  • She has a lovely complexion.
  • His complexion is very fair.
  • Her complexion looks healthy today.
good
A1|超入門
  • nice or kind
  • correct or right
  • healthy or well
  • high quality
  • enjoyable or fun
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"You ought to be a good cricketer," he said.
Examples
  • There is no good answer to this question.
  • He couldn't find a good place to sit.
  • This is not a good time to call.
cricketer
B1|中級入口
  • A person who plays a game with a bat and ball
  • Someone who takes part in matches with wickets
  • A player in a sport popular in many countries
  • Someone trained to compete in outdoor team matches
  • A person skilled in hitting and throwing balls
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"You ought to be a good cricketer," he said.
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  • He is a famous cricketer.
  • The cricketer practiced every day.
  • She wants to be a cricketer.
suppose
B2|中上級
  • When something is expected or required to happen
  • What is planned or intended to be done
  • What people think should be the right way
  • When rules say something must or must not be
  • What is considered normal or correct to do
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I suppose I am slender, slender to what some people would call lean, and I suppose I am rather dark, still--I am not ashamed of having a Hindu great-grandmother, but, for all that, I do not want casual strangers to see through me at a glance to her.
Examples
  • You're supposed to be at home.
  • I suppose you are right.
  • What am I supposed to do?
slender
B2|中上級
  • Something that is thin and graceful in shape
  • A person or thing that is narrow and not wide
  • When something is small in width or thickness
  • Being thin in a delicate and attractive way
  • Something that is barely enough or very small
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I suppose I am slender, slender to what some people would call lean, and I suppose I am rather dark, still--I am not ashamed of having a Hindu great-grandmother, but, for all that, I do not want casual strangers to see through me at a glance to her.
Examples
  • She has slender fingers.
  • The slender tree swayed gently.
  • His chances were slender.
people
A1|超入門
  • A group of humans together
  • Many persons in one place
  • Humans in general
  • Some persons, not one
  • Everyone or all persons
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I suppose I am slender, slender to what some people would call lean, and I suppose I am rather dark, still--I am not ashamed of having a Hindu great-grandmother, but, for all that, I do not want casual strangers to see through me at a glance to her.
Examples
  • Many people walk in the park.
  • Some people like coffee, others like tea.
  • People need food and water to live.
call
A1|超入門
  • To say someone's name to get their attention
  • To phone or speak on the phone
  • To ask someone to come or join
  • To give a name to something
  • To say something loudly
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I suppose I am slender, slender to what some people would call lean, and I suppose I am rather dark, still--I am not ashamed of having a Hindu great-grandmother, but, for all that, I do not want casual strangers to see through me at a glance to her.
Examples
  • I call this a good plan.
  • We call that color blue.
  • They call him a great teacher.
lean
A2|入門
  • When you move or bend your body to one side
  • When something is not straight but tilted
  • To rest your body against something for support
  • When something has little or no fat
  • Something that is thin and not heavy
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I suppose I am slender, slender to what some people would call lean, and I suppose I am rather dark, still--I am not ashamed of having a Hindu great-grandmother, but, for all that, I do not want casual strangers to see through me at a glance to her.
Examples
  • Please lean against the wall.
  • This meat is very lean.
  • The tree leans to one side.
rather
B1|中級入口
  • A little bit or to some degree
  • More than a little but not very much
  • Somewhat or fairly in amount or level
  • Choosing one thing instead of another thing
  • Used to show a mild but clear feeling
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I suppose I am slender, slender to what some people would call lean, and I suppose I am rather dark, still--I am not ashamed of having a Hindu great-grandmother, but, for all that, I do not want casual strangers to see through me at a glance to her.
Examples
  • I feel rather tired.
  • Would you rather walk or drive?
  • The food was rather good.
dark
A1|超入門
  • When there is no light or very little light
  • A place where you cannot see well
  • When the sun is not shining anymore
  • Something without much brightness or light
  • The time when night comes and light goes
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I suppose I am slender, slender to what some people would call lean, and I suppose I am rather dark, still--I am not ashamed of having a Hindu great-grandmother, but, for all that, I do not want casual strangers to see through me at a glance to her.
Examples
  • The room is dark.
  • It gets dark at six.
  • She doesn't like dark places.
ashamed
B1|中級入口
  • Feeling bad about something in yourself that others might judge
  • Feeling embarrassed or guilty about something you did wrong
  • A feeling of wanting to hide because of something bad
  • Feeling uncomfortable about something not good enough
  • When you feel bad about disappointing someone
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I suppose I am slender, slender to what some people would call lean, and I suppose I am rather dark, still--I am not ashamed of having a Hindu great-grandmother, but, for all that, I do not want casual strangers to see through me at a glance to her.
Examples
  • He felt ashamed of his mistake.
  • She was ashamed to tell the truth.
  • I am ashamed of my behavior.
great-grandmother
A2|入門
  • The mother of one of your grandparents
  • Your parent's grandparent on either side
  • A female ancestor from two generations before your grandparents
  • The grandmother of your mother or father
  • A woman related by going back three generations
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I suppose I am slender, slender to what some people would call lean, and I suppose I am rather dark, still--I am not ashamed of having a Hindu great-grandmother, but, for all that, I do not want casual strangers to see through me at a glance to her.
Examples
  • My great-grandmother was very wise.
  • She looks like her great-grandmother.
  • His great-grandmother lived in another country.
casual
B1|中級入口
  • A person you do not know well or meet by chance
  • Not formal or serious in style or manner
  • Done without much planning or effort
  • Not regular or permanent in nature
  • Relaxed and not showing much care or concern
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I suppose I am slender, slender to what some people would call lean, and I suppose I am rather dark, still--I am not ashamed of having a Hindu great-grandmother, but, for all that, I do not want casual strangers to see through me at a glance to her.
Examples
  • I prefer casual clothing.
  • They had a casual relationship.
  • His casual tone surprised me.
stranger
B1|中級入口
  • A person you do not know
  • Someone new to you
  • Someone who has never been to a place before or is not familiar with something
  • A person you have not seen before
  • Someone unfamiliar to you
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I suppose I am slender, slender to what some people would call lean, and I suppose I am rather dark, still--I am not ashamed of having a Hindu great-grandmother, but, for all that, I do not want casual strangers to see through me at a glance to her.
Examples
  • Don't talk to strangers on the street.
  • A stranger helped me find my keys.
  • She feels like a stranger in this town.
through
A2|入門
  • from one side to the other side
  • using something to do an action
  • during a whole time
  • by going from start to finish
  • because of something or by going across
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I suppose I am slender, slender to what some people would call lean, and I suppose I am rather dark, still--I am not ashamed of having a Hindu great-grandmother, but, for all that, I do not want casual strangers to see through me at a glance to her.
Examples
  • The cat walks through the open door.
  • We drive through the tunnel every day.
  • Children run through the park in summer.
set
A1|超入門
  • To put something in a place or position
  • To fix or decide a time or date
  • A group or collection of things
  • To become hard or firm
  • To adjust or program a machine or device
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So that I was set against Pyecraft from the beginning.
Examples
  • Setting goals is important for success.
  • The sun is setting behind the mountains.
  • Setting the table takes five minutes.
against
A2|入門
  • Touching or leaning on something
  • moving or pushing toward something with force
  • Not supporting something
  • In competition with someone
  • to protect or guard from something harmful
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So that I was set against Pyecraft from the beginning.
Examples
  • He threw the ball against the wall.
  • She leaned against the tree.
  • The cat pushed against the door.