Vocabulary The Truth About Pyecraft — Pack 8

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effort
B1|中級入口
  • An attempt to do something difficult or challenging
  • The use of energy to do something
  • Hard work done to achieve something
  • When you try your best at something
  • Physical or mental strength used for a task
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My imagination made one mighty effort and fell flat within me.
Examples
  • She made an effort.
  • It takes effort to learn.
  • They put in great effort.
fell
A2|入門
  • To drop down from a high place.
  • To decrease or go down (used for prices, temperatures, etc.).
  • To lose balance and come down.
  • To fall asleep (used in the phrase 'fell asleep').
  • To die.
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My imagination made one mighty effort and fell flat within me.
Examples
  • He fell from the tree.
  • The book fell on the floor.
flat
A2|入門
  • Something that has a smooth surface with no curves or bumps
  • Having no height or being very thin
  • A place where people live inside a building
  • Without much taste or interest
  • When something does not change or go up
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My imagination made one mighty effort and fell flat within me.
Examples
  • The road is very flat.
  • I live in a small flat.
  • This drink tastes flat now.
within
B1|中級入口
  • On the inside of something or in its interior
  • Not going past a certain time or distance
  • Not going beyond a limit or boundary
  • Being part of or included in something
  • In the range or reach of something
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My imagination made one mighty effort and fell flat within me.
Examples
  • The shop is within the mall.
  • Please finish within one hour.
  • Stay within the lines.
name
A1|超入門
  • The word or words used to call someone
  • What someone or something is called
  • The special word that identifies a person
  • A word that people use to refer to or call you
  • What you are called by others
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"What in Heaven name, Pyecraft," I asked, "do you think you look like when you get thin?" He was impervious to reason, I made him promise never to say a word to me about his disgusting fatness again whatever happened--never, and then I handed him that little piece of skin.
Examples
  • My name is John.
  • What's her name?
  • Please write your name.
ask
A1|超入門
  • To say something in order to get an answer or information
  • To request something from someone
  • When you try to get information
  • The act of requesting something from someone
  • When you want to know something
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"What in Heaven name, Pyecraft," I asked, "do you think you look like when you get thin?" He was impervious to reason, I made him promise never to say a word to me about his disgusting fatness again whatever happened--never, and then I handed him that little piece of skin.
Examples
  • Can I ask you a question?
  • He asked for help.
  • Please ask the teacher.
impervious
C1|上級
  • A person who does not listen to what others say
  • Something that does not let water or air pass through
  • When something cannot be changed or affected by outside forces
  • A person who does not feel or show emotion
  • Something that cannot be entered or broken into
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"What in Heaven name, Pyecraft," I asked, "do you think you look like when you get thin?" He was impervious to reason, I made him promise never to say a word to me about his disgusting fatness again whatever happened--never, and then I handed him that little piece of skin.
Examples
  • The coat is impervious to water.
  • He was impervious to her advice.
  • The material remains impervious to heat.
reason
A2|入門
  • The ability to think clearly and make good choices
  • Something that explains why things happen or exist
  • A fact that makes something right to do
  • The power of the mind to understand things
  • A statement that explains a belief or action
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"What in Heaven name, Pyecraft," I asked, "do you think you look like when you get thin?" He was impervious to reason, I made him promise never to say a word to me about his disgusting fatness again whatever happened--never, and then I handed him that little piece of skin.
Examples
  • Tell me the reason why.
  • She had a good reason.
  • What's your reason for that?
disgust
B2|中上級
  • A strong feeling of dislike or sickness
  • A very strong feeling of dislike or disapproval
  • A feeling of nausea or revulsion caused by something offensive to the senses
  • A strong reaction of disapproval or repulsion toward something offensive
  • A strong moral disapproval of something cruel, unfair, or immoral
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"What in Heaven name, Pyecraft," I asked, "do you think you look like when you get thin?" He was impervious to reason, I made him promise never to say a word to me about his disgusting fatness again whatever happened--never, and then I handed him that little piece of skin.
Examples
  • I feel disgust when I see bugs.
  • The smell filled me with disgust.
again
A1|超入門
  • one more time
  • another time
  • back to a place or state
  • repeat an action
  • return to an activity
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"What in Heaven name, Pyecraft," I asked, "do you think you look like when you get thin?" He was impervious to reason, I made him promise never to say a word to me about his disgusting fatness again whatever happened--never, and then I handed him that little piece of skin.
Examples
  • I read the book again and again.
  • He failed the test again.
  • Please say that again — I didn't hear you.
whatever
B1|中級入口
  • No matter what happens or what the result is
  • Any thing or things at all that you want
  • Used when the exact thing does not really matter
  • Used to show you do not care about something
  • At all or of any kind in questions
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"What in Heaven name, Pyecraft," I asked, "do you think you look like when you get thin?" He was impervious to reason, I made him promise never to say a word to me about his disgusting fatness again whatever happened--never, and then I handed him that little piece of skin.
Examples
  • Do whatever you want.
  • I'll eat whatever is ready.
  • Whatever happens, stay calm.
hand
A1|超入門
  • The body part at the end of your arm
  • The part of your body you use to hold things
  • The part with fingers you use to pick up objects
  • A body part below the wrist with five fingers
  • What you use to touch and grab things
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"What in Heaven name, Pyecraft," I asked, "do you think you look like when you get thin?" He was impervious to reason, I made him promise never to say a word to me about his disgusting fatness again whatever happened--never, and then I handed him that little piece of skin.
Examples
  • Please raise your hand.
  • She held my hand tightly.
  • Wash your hands before dinner.
piece
A1|超入門
  • a part of something whole
  • a small part broken or cut from something larger
  • one item in a group
  • an artwork or music work
  • a part used to repair or build something
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"What in Heaven name, Pyecraft," I asked, "do you think you look like when you get thin?" He was impervious to reason, I made him promise never to say a word to me about his disgusting fatness again whatever happened--never, and then I handed him that little piece of skin.
Examples
  • I need a piece of paper.
  • She ate a piece of cake.
  • He cut a small piece of bread.
nasty
B1|中級入口
  • Something that is ugly or unpleasant to look at
  • When something is very unpleasant or bad
  • A person who is mean or unkind
  • Something that causes disgust or makes you feel sick
  • When a situation is difficult or dangerous
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"It nasty stuff," I said.
Examples
  • That tastes nasty to me.
  • He said something nasty.
  • The weather looks nasty today.
goggle
C1|上級
  • When you look at something with very wide open eyes
  • To stare with eyes wide because of surprise
  • Looking with big eyes showing you are amazed
  • To stare with wide eyes in confusion or shock
  • When your eyes open very wide while looking
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He goggled at it.
Examples
  • She goggled at the surprise.
  • They goggled in amazement.
  • He goggled at the sight.
discover
A2|入門
  • When you learn or notice something for the first time
  • To find something that was hidden or unknown
  • When you see or learn about something new
  • To become aware of something you did not know
  • When you find out information that is new
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"But--but--" he said He had just discovered that it was not English.
Examples
  • I discovered a new park.
  • She discovered the truth.
  • We discovered something interesting.
English
A1|超入門
  • Related to the language spoken in Britain and America
  • Something from or about Britain
  • The language used in many countries worldwide
  • Connected to the culture of Britain
  • About people or things from Britain
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"But--but--" he said He had just discovered that it was not English.
Examples
  • I study English every day.
  • She speaks English very well.
  • English is important for work.
best
A1|超入門
  • Most suitable or wise to do in a situation
  • Of the highest quality or most excellent type
  • Most skillful or able at doing something particular
  • Most favorable or advantageous for a particular purpose
  • Most liked or preferred above all other choices
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"To the best of my ability," I said, "I will do you a translation." I did my best.
Examples
  • She is my best friend.
  • This is the best day ever.
  • He did his best work today.
ability
B1|中級入口
  • The power or skill you have to do something
  • What someone can do or how well they perform
  • The capacity to learn or understand things
  • A special talent or gift that someone has
  • The means or potential to accomplish a task
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"To the best of my ability," I said, "I will do you a translation." I did my best.
Examples
  • She has great musical ability.
  • His ability to lead is strong.
  • I trust your ability completely.
translation
B1|中級入口
  • Something written or spoken in a different language
  • The act of changing words into another language
  • A book or text changed from one language
  • When someone changes words to another language
  • A version of something in a new language
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"To the best of my ability," I said, "I will do you a translation." I did my best.
Examples
  • I need a translation.
  • This translation is very good.
  • She read the English translation.
speak
A1|超入門
  • To use your voice to say words
  • To talk to someone directly
  • To know and use a language
  • To give a speech or talk in front of people
  • When you express ideas with words
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After that we did not speak for a fortnight.
Examples
  • I speak English every day.
  • Can you speak French?
  • Please speak more slowly.
fortnight
B2|中上級
  • A period of time equal to two weeks
  • The space of fourteen days and nights
  • When something lasts for two complete weeks
  • A time span of half a month
  • The duration between now and two Sundays away
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After that we did not speak for a fortnight.
Examples
  • I'll be back in a fortnight.
  • We stayed there for a fortnight.
  • The course lasts a fortnight.
whenever
A2|入門
  • Every time that something happens
  • At any time that something occurs
  • No matter what time something takes place
  • Each and every occasion that
  • In all cases that something is true
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Whenever he approached me I frowned and motioned him away, and he respected our compact, but at the end of the fortnight he was as fat as ever.
Examples
  • Call me whenever you want.
  • I read whenever I have time.
  • Whenever it snows, we stay home.
approach
B1|中級入口
  • The act of moving closer to someone or something
  • When you come near to a person or place
  • A way of dealing with a problem or task
  • The method you use to do something
  • When something gets near in time or space
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Whenever he approached me I frowned and motioned him away, and he respected our compact, but at the end of the fortnight he was as fat as ever.
Examples
  • He approached the door carefully.
  • Her approach was very helpful.
  • The plane is approaching now.
frown
B1|中級入口
  • When you pull your eyebrows down because you disapprove or are unhappy
  • A facial expression that shows you are not pleased
  • To make a sad or angry face
  • When your face shows you are thinking hard or confused
  • To look at someone or something with disapproval
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Whenever he approached me I frowned and motioned him away, and he respected our compact, but at the end of the fortnight he was as fat as ever.
Examples
  • She frowned at the noise.
  • His frown showed disapproval.
  • Why do you frown so much?
motion
B1|中級入口
  • The process or state of moving
  • When something changes its position or place
  • A movement that someone or something makes
  • The way something moves through space
  • When something is not still but moving
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Whenever he approached me I frowned and motioned him away, and he respected our compact, but at the end of the fortnight he was as fat as ever.
Examples
  • The motion of the bus was slow.
  • She made a motion with her hand.
  • I love watching the gentle motion of the waves.
respect
B1|中級入口
  • When you follow or honor what someone wants or decides
  • When you show that someone or something is important
  • A feeling that someone or something deserves attention
  • When you treat someone well and politely
  • The act of being careful about something important
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Whenever he approached me I frowned and motioned him away, and he respected our compact, but at the end of the fortnight he was as fat as ever.
Examples
  • I respect my teacher.
  • She shows respect to everyone.
  • They respect the rules.
compact
B2|中上級
  • A formal agreement or promise between two people or groups
  • Something small in size but containing much inside
  • A small case holding powder for the face
  • When things are pressed closely together in little space
  • A brief document stating main points or terms
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Whenever he approached me I frowned and motioned him away, and he respected our compact, but at the end of the fortnight he was as fat as ever.
Examples
  • They made a compact to help each other.
  • This compact phone fits in my pocket.
  • She checked her compact mirror quickly.
end
A1|超入門
  • The final part or last point of something
  • When something stops or finishes completely
  • The place where something stops or finishes
  • The last moment or final time
  • To make something stop or finish
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Whenever he approached me I frowned and motioned him away, and he respected our compact, but at the end of the fortnight he was as fat as ever.
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  • This is the end.
  • The story ends here.
  • When does it end?
ever
A2|入門
  • at any time
  • always
  • used in questions to ask if something happens at any time
  • in your life
  • at least once
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Whenever he approached me I frowned and motioned him away, and he respected our compact, but at the end of the fortnight he was as fat as ever.
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  • The prince and princess lived happily ever after.
  • We were happy ever after that day.
  • They stayed friends ever after.
fair
B1|中級入口
  • Light in color, especially hair or skin
  • Treating everyone the same way without choosing favorites
  • A large event with rides, games, and shows
  • Good enough but not very good or excellent
  • Pleasant and clear, especially about the weather
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"I must speak," he said, "It is not fair.
Examples
  • She has fair hair.
  • That is not fair!
  • The weather is fair today.
wrong
A1|超入門
  • Not morally good or acceptable
  • When an action is not the right thing
  • Not correct or not the right answer
  • Used to describe a situation that is not normal or as expected
  • A bad or unfair thing to do
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There something wrong.
Examples
  • Cheating on a test is wrong.
  • I think your answer is wrong.
  • It feels wrong to me.
justice
B2|中上級
  • Showing something or someone in the best or most accurate way
  • When things are fair and right for everyone
  • The system that punishes wrong actions and protects rights
  • Getting what you deserve based on your actions
  • A fair result or proper treatment in a situation
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You not doing your great-grandmother justice." "Where the recipe?" He produced it gingerly from his pocket-book.
Examples
  • Justice is very important.
  • They want justice now.
  • Justice was finally served.
produce
B1|中級入口
  • When something causes a result or effect to appear
  • When something is made or created
  • When something is shown or brought out
  • When something generates or gives off
  • When food or goods are grown or made
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You not doing your great-grandmother justice." "Where the recipe?" He produced it gingerly from his pocket-book.
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  • Factories produce many goods.
  • Plants produce oxygen.
  • This farm produces vegetables.
gingerly
C1|上級
  • When you do something very carefully and slowly
  • Moving with great care to avoid harm
  • Acting in a cautious and gentle way
  • Doing something slowly because you are worried
  • Handling something with extra attention and softness
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You not doing your great-grandmother justice." "Where the recipe?" He produced it gingerly from his pocket-book.
Examples
  • She gingerly touched the wound.
  • He gingerly opened the door.
  • I gingerly stepped on the ice.
pocket-book
B2|中上級
  • A small book or case used to keep papers and cards
  • A flat container for holding money and documents
  • Something you carry to store cards and cash
  • A small folding item for keeping important papers safe
  • A portable case for carrying personal items and notes
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You not doing your great-grandmother justice." "Where the recipe?" He produced it gingerly from his pocket-book.
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  • He took out his pocket-book quickly.
  • She lost her pocket-book yesterday.
  • The pocket-book was very old.
ran
A1|超入門
  • Moved quickly by foot
  • Went somewhere fast
  • Participated in a race
  • Escaped quickly
  • Ran quickly to reach or catch something in time
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I ran my eye over the items.
Examples
  • The dog ran across the yard.
  • I ran in the park yesterday.
  • She ran fast and won the race.
item
A2|入門
  • A single thing or object in a group or list
  • One separate thing among many others
  • A piece of news or information written down
  • Something you can buy in a shop
  • One point or part of a collection
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I ran my eye over the items.
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  • I need this item.
  • Each item costs five dollars.
  • The item is missing.
egg
A1|超入門
  • Something that chickens lay, often with a shell
  • A round thing from birds that can become a baby
  • Food from chickens that you can cook and eat
  • A white and yellow thing used in cooking
  • An oval object that comes from female birds or animals
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"Was the egg addled?" I asked.
Examples
  • I want an egg for breakfast.
  • The hen laid an egg.
  • Boil the egg for ten minutes.
addle
C1|上級
  • When an egg becomes rotten or spoiled inside
  • When someone's mind becomes confused or unclear
  • To make something mixed up or not working right
  • Something that has become bad or useless
  • To cause disorder in someone's thoughts or mind
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"Was the egg addled?" I asked.
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  • The heat addled the eggs.
  • His mind was addled by confusion.
  • The noise addled my thoughts.
without
A2|入門
  • not having something, or not accompanied by something
  • not doing something, or doing something in a particular way that lacks something
  • not including something
  • not having or owning something
  • used to show that something does not happen or someone does not have something
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Ought it to have been?" "That," I said, "goes without saying in all my poor dear great-grandmother recipes.
Examples
  • I went to school without my umbrella.
  • She can read without glasses.
  • They talked without arguing.
dear
A2|入門
  • Loved or liked very much
  • Used to show love in letters
  • Expensive or costs a lot
  • Used to show surprise or care
  • A word used to talk about or to a person you like or love
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Ought it to have been?" "That," I said, "goes without saying in all my poor dear great-grandmother recipes.
Examples
  • My dear friend helped me yesterday.
  • Dear mother, I love you.
  • She is very dear to me.
condition
B1|中級入口
  • The state that something or someone is in
  • How healthy or fit someone or something is
  • Something that must happen before another thing can
  • The way things are at a certain time
  • A health problem that someone has
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When condition or quality is not specified you must get the worst.
Examples
  • The bike is in poor condition.
  • What is his condition now?
  • One condition is to be quiet.
quality
B1|中級入口
  • How good or bad something is
  • The standard or grade of something
  • A special feature or characteristic someone has
  • The level of excellence something shows
  • How well something is made or done
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When condition or quality is not specified you must get the worst.
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  • This is good quality.
  • The quality is very poor.
  • I like high quality products.
specify
B2|中上級
  • When you clearly say exactly what something should be
  • To state something in a clear and exact way
  • To name or mention something in a particular way
  • To give exact details or information about something
  • To make something clear by giving exact facts
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When condition or quality is not specified you must get the worst.
Examples
  • Please specify your choice.
  • Did you specify the time?
  • The form asks you to specify details.
worst
A2|入門
  • The most bad or harmful thing or person
  • Lower in quality or condition than all others
  • Causing the biggest problem or trouble
  • The most serious or hardest to handle of all
  • The lowest or least good situation
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When condition or quality is not specified you must get the worst.
Examples
  • This is the worst day ever.
  • She had the worst cold of her life.
drastic
B2|中上級
  • Something that is extreme and goes all the way
  • A change that is very big and sudden
  • When something is very strong and severe
  • An action that is far beyond normal limits
  • Something that has a very powerful effect
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She was drastic or nothing...
Examples
  • That seems too drastic.
  • We need drastic changes now.
  • The plan was drastic but effective.
two
A1|超入門
  • The number that comes after one and before three
  • A quantity that is one more than one
  • The amount you count as 1 plus 1
  • A pair or couple of things together
  • The digit that represents 1 plus 1
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And there one or two possible alternatives to some of these other things.
Examples
  • I have two hands.
  • She needs two tickets.
  • There are two cups on the table.
possible
A2|入門
  • Something that can be done or that might happen
  • Something that could happen or could be true
  • Something that can be achieved or made real
  • Something that may occur or take place
  • Something within the limits of what can exist
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And there one or two possible alternatives to some of these other things.
Examples
  • Is it possible to help me?
  • Anything is possible with hard work.
  • It's possible that she forgot.
alternative
B1|中級入口
  • Something that can be chosen instead of another thing
  • A different choice or option you can pick
  • Another way of doing or getting something
  • A second possibility when the first is not available
  • Something different from what is usual or expected
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And there one or two possible alternatives to some of these other things.
Examples
  • Do you have an alternative?
  • We need an alternative plan.
  • There is no alternative here.