Vocabulary The Truth About Pyecraft — Pack 5

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first
A1|超入門
  • Number one in order or position
  • Before anything else
  • The earliest or beginning
  • Most important or main
  • At the start of a series
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He was a bore, but not so fearful a bore as to be limited to me and from the first there was something in his manner--almost as though he knew, almost as though he penetrated to the fact that I might--that there was a remote, exceptional chance in me that no one else presented.
Examples
  • This is my first English class.
  • She made her first cake today.
  • He took his first step yesterday.
there
A1|超入門
  • Used to show that something exists or happens
  • A word indicating something exists or is present
  • At or in that particular place or position
  • To or toward that specific location
  • At that point in a process or situation
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He was a bore, but not so fearful a bore as to be limited to me and from the first there was something in his manner--almost as though he knew, almost as though he penetrated to the fact that I might--that there was a remote, exceptional chance in me that no one else presented.
Examples
  • There is a cat outside.
  • Put it there please.
  • There are many books on the shelf.
manner
B2|中上級
  • The way someone does something
  • Good behavior and polite ways of acting (usually used as 'manners')
  • The style or method of doing things
  • A way or type of doing something
  • A way to behave or act
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He was a bore, but not so fearful a bore as to be limited to me and from the first there was something in his manner--almost as though he knew, almost as though he penetrated to the fact that I might--that there was a remote, exceptional chance in me that no one else presented.
Examples
  • She addressed the crowd in a confident and professional manner.
  • The doctor explained the diagnosis in a calm manner.
penetrate
C1|上級
  • When someone understands a hidden truth about another person
  • To go through or into something solid
  • To enter into a place or area
  • To reach and understand something difficult
  • To spread through or fill something completely
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He was a bore, but not so fearful a bore as to be limited to me and from the first there was something in his manner--almost as though he knew, almost as though he penetrated to the fact that I might--that there was a remote, exceptional chance in me that no one else presented.
Examples
  • The light cannot penetrate the fog.
  • Water penetrated through the roof.
  • He penetrated the secret easily.
fact
A2|入門
  • Something true and real.
  • True information or data.
  • Something known to be right.
  • A real thing that can be checked.
  • A piece of true knowledge.
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He was a bore, but not so fearful a bore as to be limited to me and from the first there was something in his manner--almost as though he knew, almost as though he penetrated to the fact that I might--that there was a remote, exceptional chance in me that no one else presented.
Examples
  • It is a fact that water boils.
  • Tell me the facts about cats.
  • That story is based on facts.
remote
B2|中上級
  • Far away from something else in distance or position
  • A place or thing that is not close
  • Something that happened a long time ago
  • A small chance or weak connection to something
  • A device that controls things from a distance
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He was a bore, but not so fearful a bore as to be limited to me and from the first there was something in his manner--almost as though he knew, almost as though he penetrated to the fact that I might--that there was a remote, exceptional chance in me that no one else presented.
Examples
  • The village is very remote.
  • She found the remote control.
  • Remote areas lack good roads.
exceptional
B2|中上級
  • Something that is very rare or not usual
  • When something is much better than normal
  • A person or thing that stands out
  • Something very special or remarkable
  • When something is different from the rule
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He was a bore, but not so fearful a bore as to be limited to me and from the first there was something in his manner--almost as though he knew, almost as though he penetrated to the fact that I might--that there was a remote, exceptional chance in me that no one else presented.
Examples
  • The food was exceptional.
  • She has exceptional talent.
  • This is an exceptional opportunity.
chance
A2|入門
  • A person you meet without planning to know them well
  • A time when something might happen or be possible
  • The way things happen without any plan or reason
  • How likely it is that something will happen
  • A situation where you can try to do something
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He was a bore, but not so fearful a bore as to be limited to me and from the first there was something in his manner--almost as though he knew, almost as though he penetrated to the fact that I might--that there was a remote, exceptional chance in me that no one else presented.
Examples
  • This is my last chance.
  • I met her by chance.
  • Give me one more chance.
else
A2|入門
  • other or different people or things
  • used to mean 'more' or 'additionally' after question words and 'something/anything/nothing'
  • different from the one already mentioned
  • any other option or choice
  • used after 'somewhere', 'anywhere', 'nowhere', etc. to mean 'a different place or time'
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He was a bore, but not so fearful a bore as to be limited to me and from the first there was something in his manner--almost as though he knew, almost as though he penetrated to the fact that I might--that there was a remote, exceptional chance in me that no one else presented.
Examples
  • Before anything else, let's have breakfast.
  • First, I need to finish this.
  • Before doing anything else, call your mother.
present
A2|入門
  • Being in a place; here and not absent
  • A gift you give to someone
  • When someone offers something to another person as a gift
  • To offer or hand over something to somebody
  • The time that is happening now; not the past or future
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He was a bore, but not so fearful a bore as to be limited to me and from the first there was something in his manner--almost as though he knew, almost as though he penetrated to the fact that I might--that there was a remote, exceptional chance in me that no one else presented.
Examples
  • All students are present in the classroom.
  • He presented a gift to the winner.
give
A1|超入門
  • To hand something to someone
  • To let someone have something
  • To offer or share something
  • To pass something to someone
  • To provide or send something
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"I give anything to get it down," he would say--"anything," and peer at me over his vast cheeks and pant.
Examples
  • I want to give you a present.
  • She gives her friend some help.
  • Can you give me your phone number?
say
A1|超入門
  • To speak words to someone
  • To state facts or give information out loud.
  • To express your thoughts
  • To talk out loud
  • To give a command
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"I give anything to get it down," he would say--"anything," and peer at me over his vast cheeks and pant.
Examples
  • She says hello to me every morning.
  • What did you say?
  • My teacher says I need to study more.
peer
B1|中級入口
  • A person who is the same age as you
  • Someone at the same level as you
  • A person at the same level or in the same group as you
  • Someone equal to you in status
  • (verb) To look carefully at something that is hard to see
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"I give anything to get it down," he would say--"anything," and peer at me over his vast cheeks and pant.
Examples
  • It helps to discuss your ideas with your peers.
  • She peered at the map.
  • He learns from his peers.
vast
B2|中上級
  • Something that is extremely large in size or number
  • When an area covers a huge amount of space
  • A quantity or amount that is very great
  • Something so big it seems to have no end
  • An expanse that is impressively wide or broad
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"I give anything to get it down," he would say--"anything," and peer at me over his vast cheeks and pant.
Examples
  • The desert is vast and empty.
  • She has vast experience in teaching.
  • The ocean looked vast from here.
cheek
A1|超入門
  • The soft side part of your face below your eye
  • The area on your face between your nose and ear
  • A soft part of the face that can turn red
  • Rude or disrespectful behavior or speech (British English informal)
  • The soft, round part on each side of your face, below your eye
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"I give anything to get it down," he would say--"anything," and peer at me over his vast cheeks and pant.
Examples
  • The baby has soft cheeks.
  • She kissed him on the cheek.
  • His cheeks turned red.
pant
A2|入門
  • To breathe quickly with your mouth open
  • When you take fast short breaths
  • Breathing hard because you are tired or hot
  • Taking quick breaths through your mouth
  • To breathe fast and shallowly, especially after effort
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"I give anything to get it down," he would say--"anything," and peer at me over his vast cheeks and pant.
Examples
  • The dog pants heavily after a long walk.
  • I pant when I run.
  • He began to pant.
gong
B2|中上級
  • To hit a large metal disc that makes a loud sound
  • A large round metal plate that makes noise when struck
  • A metal disc used to call people or signal time
  • Something that makes a ringing sound to get attention
  • A musical instrument that is a flat metal circle
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He has just gonged; no doubt to order another buttered teacake!
Examples
  • The gong sounded for dinner.
  • He struck the gong twice.
  • A large gong hung on the wall.
doubt
B1|中級入口
  • Something that is certain or almost certain to be true
  • A feeling of not being sure about something
  • When you think something may not be right
  • The state of being uncertain or unsure
  • A feeling that makes you question something
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He has just gonged; no doubt to order another buttered teacake!
Examples
  • I doubt that story is true.
  • She has no doubt about it.
  • Do you doubt me?
another
A1|超入門
  • one more of the same kind, or a different one
  • a different one (not the same one)
  • an extra one
  • one more like this
  • one additional thing
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He has just gonged; no doubt to order another buttered teacake!
Examples
  • He ate one cookie, then another.
  • I need another pencil.
  • They played one game, then another.
ii
A2|入門
  • The Roman numeral representing the number two
  • A symbol used to show second in order
  • A mark that shows the position after first
  • The Roman numeral way of writing the number two
  • A symbol used to mean two, from the Roman numeral system
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II.
Examples
  • Chapter II starts on page ten.
  • World War II ended in 1945.
  • Please turn to Part II of the book.
actual
B1|中級入口
  • The real or true thing, not a copy or idea
  • What is really true, not what people say
  • Something that exists in the real world
  • The genuine or original form of something
  • What really happened or is present now
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He came to the actual thing one day.
Examples
  • What is the actual price today?
  • The actual time is three fifteen.
  • I saw the actual thing myself.
day
A1|超入門
  • A period of 24 hours from midnight to midnight
  • The time when the sun is in the sky
  • A particular time or moment in the calendar
  • The hours when you are awake and active
  • A specific point in time
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He came to the actual thing one day.
Examples
  • Today is a good day.
  • She comes here every day.
  • What day is your birthday?
western
A2|入門
  • Located in the direction where the sun goes down
  • Coming from or relating to countries in Europe and America
  • A type of movie about cowboys and life long ago
  • Positioned toward the sunset direction from a place
  • From the area of a place closer to sunset
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"Our Pharmacopoeia," he said, "our Western Pharmacopoeia, is anything but the last word of medical science.
Examples
  • The western sky looks beautiful.
  • He enjoys western movies.
  • We visited the western coast.
last
A1|超入門
  • To continue for a long time
  • Happening at the end
  • The most recent
  • To survive or be strong enough
  • To be the final one
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"Our Pharmacopoeia," he said, "our Western Pharmacopoeia, is anything but the last word of medical science.
Examples
  • This is the last question on the test.
  • The meeting lasted two hours.
  • I saw her last week.
word
A1|超入門
  • A unit of language that has meaning, used in speaking or writing.
  • A sound to show an idea or thing.
  • A promise or something you say will happen.
  • A message or news someone tells.
  • One unit of letters in a sentence.
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"Our Pharmacopoeia," he said, "our Western Pharmacopoeia, is anything but the last word of medical science.
Examples
  • I gave my word to help you.
  • He always keeps his word.
  • She broke her word and didn't come.
medical
B1|中級入口
  • Something that relates to treating sick people and health care
  • Connected to doctors and the study of illness
  • Something done by doctors or nurses in hospitals
  • Related to preventing or curing health problems
  • About the work of helping sick people get better
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"Our Pharmacopoeia," he said, "our Western Pharmacopoeia, is anything but the last word of medical science.
Examples
  • She needs medical care now.
  • He has medical training.
  • The medical test was quick.
science
A2|入門
  • The study of facts about nature and the world through tests
  • Knowledge gained by observing and testing things carefully
  • A subject about nature that you learn in school
  • The way of learning truth by doing experiments
  • A particular area of study about how things work
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"Our Pharmacopoeia," he said, "our Western Pharmacopoeia, is anything but the last word of medical science.
Examples
  • Science is my favorite subject.
  • She loves learning about science.
  • We did a science experiment today.
east
A1|超入門
  • The direction where the sun comes up in the morning
  • One of the four main compass directions
  • The side or direction opposite of west
  • Where the sun appears at sunrise time
  • A place or area in that compass direction
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In the East, I been told--" He stopped and stared at me.
Examples
  • The sun rises in the east.
  • Go east two blocks.
  • Japan is in the east.
stare
A2|入門
  • To look at someone or something steadily for a long time without looking away
  • The act of looking with your eyes fixed
  • Looking at someone or something without moving your eyes
  • When your eyes stay on one thing continuously
  • Keeping your eyes on something without looking away
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In the East, I been told--" He stopped and stared at me.
Examples
  • Don't stare at strangers.
  • She stared at the screen for a long time.
  • It's rude to stare.
aquarium
A2|入門
  • A place where fish and water animals are kept in glass tanks
  • A glass tank where you keep fish as pets at home
  • A building where people go to see sea life
  • A container filled with water for watching underwater creatures
  • Something that holds water and living water animals inside
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It was like being at an aquarium.
Examples
  • We went to the aquarium yesterday.
  • The aquarium has beautiful fish.
  • Her aquarium is very clean.
quite
B1|中級入口
  • very or to a large degree
  • completely or fully
  • fairly or to a moderate degree
  • almost or nearly
  • fairly or moderately
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I was quite suddenly angry with him.
Examples
  • The movie was good but not quite perfect.
  • I like it, but not quite enough to buy it.
  • She is tall but not quite as tall as him.
angry
A1|超入門
  • A feeling of being very upset or mad
  • When someone is not pleased and shows it
  • A strong feeling when something is wrong or unfair
  • The emotion you feel when annoyed or bothered
  • Being in a bad mood because of something
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I was quite suddenly angry with him.
Examples
  • She is angry.
  • He looks very angry.
  • Why are you angry?
recipe
A2|入門
  • Written instructions for making a certain kind of food
  • A set of steps that tell you how to cook something
  • Directions showing what to mix and how to prepare a dish
  • A plan or method for achieving something successfully
  • A list of things needed to make a certain meal
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"Look here," I said, "who told you about my great-grandmother recipes?" "Well," he fenced.
Examples
  • I need a recipe for bread.
  • This recipe is very easy.
  • She shared her cake recipe.
fence
A2|入門
  • A structure built to mark the edge of a yard or field
  • A barrier made of wood or metal between properties
  • Something that separates one area from another area
  • A wall-like thing that stands around a space
  • A border structure that blocks or protects something
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"Look here," I said, "who told you about my great-grandmother recipes?" "Well," he fenced.
Examples
  • The cat sat on the fence.
  • We painted the fence yesterday.
  • A tall fence surrounds the yard.
every
A1|超入門
  • Used to refer to all members of a group individually
  • All the individual things or people in a set
  • Used to show something happens at regular times
  • Each single one without leaving any out
  • All possible instances of a particular thing
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"Every time we met for a week," I said--"and we met pretty often-- you given me a broad hint or so about that little secret of mine." "Well," he said, "now the cat out of the bag, I admit, yes, it is so.
Examples
  • I exercise every morning.
  • Every student needs a book.
  • She visits every weekend.
met
A1|超入門
  • When two people come together for the first time
  • When people come together at a place
  • When you see someone you know again
  • When someone is introduced to another person
  • When two things come together or touch
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"Every time we met for a week," I said--"and we met pretty often-- you given me a broad hint or so about that little secret of mine." "Well," he said, "now the cat out of the bag, I admit, yes, it is so.
Examples
  • I met her yesterday.
  • We met at the park.
  • Have you met him before?
week
A1|超入門
  • Seven days from Monday to Sunday
  • A short time of seven days
  • A period used for scheduling or planning
  • Seven consecutive days considered as a unit
  • A workweek; the days when people work or are active
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"Every time we met for a week," I said--"and we met pretty often-- you given me a broad hint or so about that little secret of mine." "Well," he said, "now the cat out of the bag, I admit, yes, it is so.
Examples
  • We meet every week.
  • The week starts on Monday.
  • Summer vacation is two weeks long.
pretty
A2|入門
  • Nice to look at; attractive or pleasing
  • Quite or fairly (used before adjectives and adverbs)
  • Quite a lot or very much
  • Used to say something is easier or clearer than expected
  • Almost completely or nearly
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"Every time we met for a week," I said--"and we met pretty often-- you given me a broad hint or so about that little secret of mine." "Well," he said, "now the cat out of the bag, I admit, yes, it is so.
Examples
  • This is pretty easy.
  • I'm pretty tired now.
  • She has a pretty face.
often
A2|入門
  • Something that happens many times or regularly
  • When something happens again and again
  • A thing that occurs at many different times
  • Something done multiple times in a period
  • The way things happen repeatedly or habitually
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"Every time we met for a week," I said--"and we met pretty often-- you given me a broad hint or so about that little secret of mine." "Well," he said, "now the cat out of the bag, I admit, yes, it is so.
Examples
  • I often forget things.
  • She often reads at night.
  • We often go there together.
given
B1|中級入口
  • When something provides or adds a quality to something else
  • Something that is handed or presented to someone
  • When facts or information are stated or mentioned
  • A particular or certain thing already mentioned or decided
  • When permission or allowance is provided to someone
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"Every time we met for a week," I said--"and we met pretty often-- you given me a broad hint or so about that little secret of mine." "Well," he said, "now the cat out of the bag, I admit, yes, it is so.
Examples
  • She was given a gift.
  • No answer was given yet.
  • They were given more time.
broad
B2|中上級
  • wide from one side to the other
  • large in extent or expanse
  • covering a lot of things
  • obvious or clear; done openly
  • general, not detailed
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"Every time we met for a week," I said--"and we met pretty often-- you given me a broad hint or so about that little secret of mine." "Well," he said, "now the cat out of the bag, I admit, yes, it is so.
Examples
  • The street is very broad.
  • He has broad shoulders.
  • She smiled in broad daylight.
hint
B1|中級入口
  • A small sign that suggests something without saying it clearly
  • A small piece of information that helps you guess something
  • A small amount or trace of something
  • A suggestion or advice about what to do
  • An indirect way of telling someone what you want
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"Every time we met for a week," I said--"and we met pretty often-- you given me a broad hint or so about that little secret of mine." "Well," he said, "now the cat out of the bag, I admit, yes, it is so.
Examples
  • Give me a hint please.
  • She dropped a hint about dinner.
  • I took the hint immediately.
secret
A2|入門
  • Something that is hidden and not told to others
  • Information that you do not want people to know
  • Something done without others knowing about it
  • A way to do something that few know
  • Something private that must not be shared
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"Every time we met for a week," I said--"and we met pretty often-- you given me a broad hint or so about that little secret of mine." "Well," he said, "now the cat out of the bag, I admit, yes, it is so.
Examples
  • Can you keep a secret?
  • She told me a big secret.
  • The secret is finally out.
mine
A1|超入門
  • Something that belongs to the person speaking
  • Something owned by the speaker
  • A place where people dig for valuable rocks
  • When something is the property of the speaker
  • A hidden bomb placed in the ground
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"Every time we met for a week," I said--"and we met pretty often-- you given me a broad hint or so about that little secret of mine." "Well," he said, "now the cat out of the bag, I admit, yes, it is so.
Examples
  • This is mine.
  • That bag is mine.
  • The choice is mine alone.
now
A1|超入門
  • At this time
  • Right away
  • In the present moment
  • From this time
  • Currently happening
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"Every time we met for a week," I said--"and we met pretty often-- you given me a broad hint or so about that little secret of mine." "Well," he said, "now the cat out of the bag, I admit, yes, it is so.
Examples
  • I am eating lunch now.
  • What are you doing now?
  • She is at school now.
cat
A1|超入門
  • A small furry animal that people keep at home
  • A common pet with soft fur and whiskers
  • A small animal that catches mice and birds
  • An animal with four legs that says meow
  • A furry creature that purrs when happy
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"Every time we met for a week," I said--"and we met pretty often-- you given me a broad hint or so about that little secret of mine." "Well," he said, "now the cat out of the bag, I admit, yes, it is so.
Examples
  • I have a cat.
  • The cat is sleeping.
  • She loves her cat.
bag
A1|超入門
  • A thing to carry things in
  • A soft container with handles
  • A plastic or cloth sack for shopping
  • A small case to hold personal items
  • Something you carry your clothes in
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"Every time we met for a week," I said--"and we met pretty often-- you given me a broad hint or so about that little secret of mine." "Well," he said, "now the cat out of the bag, I admit, yes, it is so.
Examples
  • She put her books in her bag.
  • She puts food in a bag.
admit
B2|中上級
  • Say something is true or real
  • Let someone enter a place
  • Allow something to happen
  • Tell you about something
  • Accept that something bad happened
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"Every time we met for a week," I said--"and we met pretty often-- you given me a broad hint or so about that little secret of mine." "Well," he said, "now the cat out of the bag, I admit, yes, it is so.
Examples
  • I admit I made a mistake.
  • She admits her fault.
indirectly
B2|中上級
  • When something happens not in a straight or open way
  • Through another person or thing as a middle step
  • Not in a clear or obvious manner
  • As a result that is not the main one
  • By a path that is not the shortest one
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I had it--" "From Pattison?" "Indirectly," he said, which I believe was lying, "yes." "Pattison," I said, "took that stuff at his own risk." He pursed his mouth and bowed.
Examples
  • She answered indirectly.
  • He indirectly mentioned the problem.
  • The news came indirectly.
lie
A1|超入門
  • When you say something that is not true
  • To say words that are false on purpose
  • Something you say that is not real or correct
  • To be in a flat position on something
  • When your body rests flat somewhere
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Original text
I had it--" "From Pattison?" "Indirectly," he said, which I believe was lying, "yes." "Pattison," I said, "took that stuff at his own risk." He pursed his mouth and bowed.
Examples
  • Don't lie to me.
  • I need to lie down.
  • He told a lie to avoid trouble.