Vocabulary The Happy Prince — Pack 14

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tried A2｜入門	When you make an effort to do something When you make an attempt at something When you test or experience something When you put effort into doing something When you make an effort at something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text He picked up crumbs outside the baker door when the baker was not looking, and tried to keep himself warm by flapping his wings. Examples I tried to help her. He tried his best yesterday. She tried the new food.
flap B1｜中級入口	When something moves up and down quickly The act of moving something back and forth A piece of material that covers an opening When cloth or paper moves with noise A part that hangs loose and can move	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text He picked up crumbs outside the baker door when the baker was not looking, and tried to keep himself warm by flapping his wings. Examples Birds flap their wings to fly. The flag began to flap wildly. Close the tent flap please.
knew A1｜超入門	When you had information about something before Having understanding of something in the past Being aware of facts at an earlier time When you recognized something or someone before now Having learned something at a past time	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But at last he knew that he was going to die. Examples I knew the answer. She knew him well. They knew about the change in plans.
die A2｜入門	When a living thing stops being alive To stop living; to cease all life functions To reach the end of life (used for any living being) When someone or something loses all life To stop existing (used for things, ideas, or living beings)	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text But at last he knew that he was going to die. Examples The flower will die without water. My grandfather died last year. He died in his sleep at the age of ninety.
strength B1｜中級入口	The physical power or energy someone has to do things How powerful or able your body or muscles are The ability to stay brave and keep trying How solid or tough something is built The level of power or effect something has	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text He had just strength to fly up to the Prince shoulder once more. Examples I have no strength left today. She built up her strength slowly. The rope has great strength.
murmur B2｜中上級	A low, soft sound made by many people talking at once When someone speaks very quietly and softly A soft, gentle sound that continues for some time The act of speaking in a very low voice A quiet complaint or expression of unhappiness	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Good-bye, dear Prince!" he murmured, "will you let me kiss your hand?" "I am glad that you are going to Egypt at last, little Swallow," said the Prince, "you have stayed too long here; but you must kiss me on the lips, for I love you." "It is not to Egypt that I am going," said the Swallow. Examples I heard a soft murmur nearby. She murmured a quiet goodbye. The crowd began to murmur.
kiss A1｜超入門	When you touch someone with your lips to show love The act of pressing your mouth against someone A touch with the lips showing affection Something you do with your mouth to greet A gentle touch of lips used to show love or care	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Good-bye, dear Prince!" he murmured, "will you let me kiss your hand?" "I am glad that you are going to Egypt at last, little Swallow," said the Prince, "you have stayed too long here; but you must kiss me on the lips, for I love you." "It is not to Egypt that I am going," said the Swallow. Examples She gave him a kiss. They kiss every morning. He gave her a sweet kiss on the forehead.
death A2｜入門	When a living thing stops being alive forever The end of someone's life When a person or animal no longer exists as living The moment when life stops completely The final end of being alive	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "I am going to the House of Death. Examples Death is a part of life. She was sad about her cat's death. Many people are afraid of death.
brother A1｜超入門	A male person who shares a close connection with another A male child who has the same parents as you A male person in your family from your parents A male who shares the same mother and father A male member of your close family group	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Death is the brother of Sleep, is he not?" And he kissed the Happy Prince on the lips, and fell down dead at his feet. Examples My brother is very kind. Her brother plays basketball well. I have one brother.
moment A2｜入門	A very short time. A small part of time. A particular point in time. A very brief second. An instant or short bit of time.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text At that moment a curious crack sounded inside the statue, as if something had broken. Examples Wait a moment, please. That was a special moment for me. She felt sad at that moment.
crack B1｜中級入口	A sharp sound when something breaks or splits A thin line where something has split or broken To break something so it makes a thin line To make a sudden sharp noise when breaking A narrow opening or gap in something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text At that moment a curious crack sounded inside the statue, as if something had broken. Examples I heard a loud crack. There is a crack in the wall. Don't crack the glass.
inside A1｜超入門	The part that is in the middle of something In or into the inner part of a place The inner area or space of something Not on the outer part or surface Within the boundaries or walls of something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text At that moment a curious crack sounded inside the statue, as if something had broken. Examples Please come inside. The book is inside the desk. It is warm inside.
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	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text At that moment a curious crack sounded inside the statue, as if something had broken. Examples I found something interesting in the box. She wants to tell you something important. There is something on the table.
broken A2｜入門	Something that has split or separated into parts Something that does not work anymore Something that has damage and cannot function properly When a promise or agreement is not kept A person who feels very sad or hurt	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text At that moment a curious crack sounded inside the statue, as if something had broken. Examples The window is broken. My phone was broken yesterday. She fixed the broken chair.
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.	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The fact is that the leaden heart had snapped right in two. Examples It is a fact that water boils. Tell me the facts about cats. That story is based on facts.
leaden C1｜上級	Something that is made of a heavy soft gray metal Something that feels very heavy and hard to move When someone feels very sad or without energy Something that looks dark gray like a certain metal When something moves or happens very slowly	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The fact is that the leaden heart had snapped right in two. Examples The sky looked leaden before the storm. His feet felt leaden and sore. She had a leaden heart today.
snap B1｜中級入口	When something breaks suddenly with a sharp sound To break apart suddenly into pieces To make a quick sharp noise or movement To speak to someone in an angry way To take a quick photograph of something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The fact is that the leaden heart had snapped right in two. Examples The stick snapped in two. Don't snap at me like that. Let me snap a quick photo.
right A1｜超入門	Correct or true The opposite of left Fair or good A legal power or freedom Exactly or straight	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text The fact is that the leaden heart had snapped right in two. Examples Turn right at the traffic lights. I think you are right. Everyone has the right to a fair trial.
dreadfully B2｜中上級	To a very great or extreme degree In a very bad or terrible way In a manner that is extremely unpleasant Used to emphasize something very strong or intense In a way that causes fear or worry	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text It certainly was a dreadfully hard frost. Examples I feel dreadfully sick today. She missed him dreadfully. The test went dreadfully wrong.
hard A1｜超入門	Not easy to do or understand Strong and firm, not soft Need a lot of effort Do with force or power Difficult to accept or happen	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text It certainly was a dreadfully hard frost. Examples The news hit me hard. That movie hits hard. His words hit hard.
company A2｜入門	A business that sells things or does work for people A group of people who work together to make money An organization that provides goods or services A business with workers and managers An organization where people work together to earn money	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Early the next morning the Mayor was walking in the square below in company with the Town Councillors. Examples I work for a company. The company has offices in many countries. She started a new company.
shabby B2｜中上級	Something that looks old, worn out, and in bad condition When clothes or objects are torn and not well kept A place or thing that needs cleaning or fixing Someone whose appearance is dirty or unkempt When someone treats others unfairly or without kindness	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text how shabby the Happy Prince looks!" he said. Examples His clothes look very shabby. The shabby sofa needs replacing. That was shabby treatment indeed.
agree A2｜入門	When you have the same opinion as another person To say yes to something someone suggests When two people share the same view To accept a plan or decision together When something matches or is the same	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "How shabby, indeed!" cried the Town Councillors, who always agreed with the Mayor; and they went up to look at it. Examples I agree with you. They agreed to help us. Do you agree?
actually A2｜入門	When something is really true, not false In fact, this is the real truth Something that really happened, not imagination The real situation, not what people think Used to say what is truly correct	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "And here is actually a dead bird at his feet!" continued the Mayor. Examples I actually enjoy studying English. He actually came to the party. Actually, I think she is right.
issue B1｜中級入口	To officially make or send out something formal A problem that needs attention or solution A single copy of a magazine or newspaper A topic people talk or argue about To give something to people officially	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "We must really issue a proclamation that birds are not to be allowed to die here." And the Town Clerk made a note of the suggestion. Examples The government issued a new law. This is a serious issue. I read the latest issue.
proclamation C1｜上級	An official public statement made by a government or leader A formal announcement that tells people something important A written notice that declares something officially The act of announcing something in a formal way A declaration made by someone with authority or power	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "We must really issue a proclamation that birds are not to be allowed to die here." And the Town Clerk made a note of the suggestion. Examples The government issued a proclamation yesterday. The proclamation was read publicly. Everyone heard the official proclamation.
clerk B1｜中級入口	A person who works in an office and keeps records Someone who helps customers in a store A worker who does office tasks and paperwork A person who serves customers at a desk Someone whose job is writing and keeping information	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "We must really issue a proclamation that birds are not to be allowed to die here." And the Town Clerk made a note of the suggestion. Examples The clerk helped me quickly. Ask the store clerk for help. The clerk wrote it down.
note A2｜入門	A particular quality or tone of a sound A short written message or reminder Something you write down to remember information A single sound in music with pitch A paper bill used as money	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "We must really issue a proclamation that birds are not to be allowed to die here." And the Town Clerk made a note of the suggestion. Examples She wrote a quick note. The piano played a high note. I took notes in class.
suggestion B1｜中級入口	An idea that someone offers for others to think about A plan or proposal you give to help decide When you tell someone what they could try or do A thought you share to help make a choice A hint or small sign that shows something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "We must really issue a proclamation that birds are not to be allowed to die here." And the Town Clerk made a note of the suggestion. Examples Do you have any suggestions? That's a good suggestion. I followed her suggestion yesterday.
pull A2｜入門	To take something out from inside a place When you bring something toward you using force To move something by holding and dragging it The act of getting something from a source To remove or extract something from somewhere	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text So they pulled down the statue of the Happy Prince. Examples Pull the chair closer. She pulled the door open. He pulled the rope tight.
art A2｜入門	The study and creation of beautiful things like painting and music Something made to be beautiful or to express feelings The skill of making beautiful or meaningful things Creative activities like drawing and sculpture The way of doing something with special skill	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "As he is no longer beautiful he is no longer useful," said the Art Professor at the University. Examples I love art very much. She studies art at school. This museum has beautiful art.
university A2｜入門	A place where people study after finishing school to get a degree An educational institution for higher learning and research A school where adults study advanced subjects and earn degrees A place for advanced education after secondary school An institution that teaches many subjects at the highest level	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "As he is no longer beautiful he is no longer useful," said the Art Professor at the University. Examples She goes to university. He teaches at the university. They met at university.
melt A2｜入門	When heat turns something solid into liquid When something solid becomes liquid from warmth The process of changing from solid to liquid When warmth makes something soft and wet To become liquid because of hot temperature	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Then they melted the statue in a furnace, and the Mayor held a meeting of the Corporation to decide what was to be done with the metal. Examples The ice melted fast. Butter melts on hot bread. Snow melts in spring.
furnace B2｜中上級	A large heated chamber used to melt or heat metal A device that heats buildings in cold weather A very hot enclosed space that burns fuel An oven that creates extremely high temperatures A place where materials are heated or burned	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Then they melted the statue in a furnace, and the Mayor held a meeting of the Corporation to decide what was to be done with the metal. Examples The furnace heats our home. Workers lit the furnace. The furnace is very hot.
held A1｜超入門	To have something in your hand or arms To contain something inside To organize or have an event To keep something or someone still To believe or think something	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Then they melted the statue in a furnace, and the Mayor held a meeting of the Corporation to decide what was to be done with the metal. Examples The old book held many secrets. Her bag held all her money. The box held a special gift.
meeting A2｜入門	A gathering where people discuss and decide things together When a group gathers to talk about important things A planned time when people come together to discuss An occasion when people assemble to talk officially When someone comes together with others for a purpose	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Then they melted the statue in a furnace, and the Mayor held a meeting of the Corporation to decide what was to be done with the metal. Examples We have a meeting today. The meeting starts at ten. She missed the important meeting.
corporation B2｜中上級	A group of officials who run a city or town A large business organization that sells goods or services A company that is legally separate from its owners An organization formed to do business and make money A business entity owned by people holding shares	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Then they melted the statue in a furnace, and the Mayor held a meeting of the Corporation to decide what was to be done with the metal. Examples He works for a large corporation. The corporation decided to expand overseas. She joined the corporation last year.
decide A2｜入門	Clear and strong; not weak or uncertain When you make a choice about something To pick one thing from many options When you form an opinion about something To cause something to happen a certain way	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Then they melted the statue in a furnace, and the Mayor held a meeting of the Corporation to decide what was to be done with the metal. Examples I can't decide what to wear. She decided to stay home today. Let's decide together now.
metal A2｜入門	A hard material like iron or gold A solid substance that conducts heat well A hard shiny element found in nature Something strong that can be shaped when hot A type of rock music with loud guitars	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text Then they melted the statue in a furnace, and the Mayor held a meeting of the Corporation to decide what was to be done with the metal. Examples The gate is made of metal. Metal is strong and heavy. She works with metal daily.
quarrel B1｜中級入口	When people argue angrily with each other An angry disagreement between people To have a fight using words When people stop being friendly because of anger A serious talk where people get upset	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "We must have another statue, of course," he said, "and it shall be a statue of myself." "Of myself," said each of the Town Councillors, and they quarrelled. Examples They often quarrel about money. The siblings quarrelled this morning. Let's not quarrel over this.
overseer C1｜上級	A person who watches and manages workers doing their job Someone who controls and directs people at work A person responsible for checking that work is done Someone who has authority to watch over employees A boss who directly watches people doing physical work	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "What a strange thing!" said the overseer of the workmen at the foundry. Examples The overseer watched the workers carefully. She works as an overseer. The overseer gave clear instructions daily.
workmen B1｜中級入口	People who do physical labor in a factory or building site Men employed to do manual labor or repairs Employees who perform tasks requiring physical effort Laborers hired to complete construction or maintenance jobs Individuals doing skilled or unskilled physical tasks for pay	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "What a strange thing!" said the overseer of the workmen at the foundry. Examples The workmen fixed the road. Two workmen arrived this morning. The workmen are working hard today.
foundry C1｜上級	A place where workers make things from melted metal A factory where hot liquid metal becomes solid objects A building where people shape metal by heating it A workshop that melts and pours metal into forms An industrial site where metal items are cast	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "What a strange thing!" said the overseer of the workmen at the foundry. Examples The foundry makes metal parts. He works at a foundry. Hot metal poured at the foundry.
threw A1｜超入門	Sent something through the air with your hand Made something fly from your hand Sent something to a place by pushing with your arm Used your hand to send something quickly Sent an object from your hand to another	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text We must throw it away." So they threw it on a dust-heap where the dead Swallow was also lying. Examples He threw the ball to his friend. She threw away the old newspaper. I threw the ball as far as I could.
dust-heap B2｜中上級	A place where people throw away rubbish and unwanted things A pile of waste materials and garbage An area used for collecting things nobody wants A spot where broken or useless items go A mound of discarded objects and trash	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text We must throw it away." So they threw it on a dust-heap where the dead Swallow was also lying. Examples They threw it on the dust-heap. The dust-heap smelled bad. Old things go to the dust-heap.
precious B1｜中級入口	Something that has great value or importance to someone Something rare and worth a lot of money Someone or something you love and care about deeply Something that should not be wasted because it matters Something special that means a lot emotionally	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "Bring me the two most precious things in the city," said God to one of His Angels; and the Angel brought Him the leaden heart and the dead bird. Examples Time is precious. She kept her precious memories safe. This ring is very precious.
rightly B2｜中上級	In a correct or proper way In a fair or just manner With good reason or justification In an appropriate or suitable way As should be done or expected	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "You have rightly chosen," said God, "for in my garden of Paradise this little bird shall sing for evermore, and in my city of gold the Happy Prince shall praise me." Examples She rightly chose the best option. He rightly deserves the award. They rightly complained about the delay.
chosen B1｜中級入口	Picked or selected from other possible options When someone picks you from a group Selected as the best or most suitable Decided upon after thinking about different possibilities The one that was preferred over others	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "You have rightly chosen," said God, "for in my garden of Paradise this little bird shall sing for evermore, and in my city of gold the Happy Prince shall praise me." Examples She was chosen for the team. They have chosen a new leader. I was chosen to help today.
paradise B1｜中級入口	A place where everything is perfect and beautiful forever A perfect place where everyone is completely content A location that is extremely pleasant and enjoyable The ideal place where all wishes come true A state of complete bliss and joy	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "You have rightly chosen," said God, "for in my garden of Paradise this little bird shall sing for evermore, and in my city of gold the Happy Prince shall praise me." Examples This beach is paradise. They found paradise in the mountains. The garden looks like paradise.
sing A1｜超入門	When someone makes musical sounds with their voice To make music using only your voice To produce musical notes with your mouth The act of creating melody with your voice To perform a song using your voice	0 times 学習度 0%	Original text "You have rightly chosen," said God, "for in my garden of Paradise this little bird shall sing for evermore, and in my city of gold the Happy Prince shall praise me." Examples Birds sing in the trees. She can sing very well. Let's sing together now.