English Flashcards
(381 cards)
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dribble
e.g. Football-mad Flo dribbled past the cat.
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[v] to move the ball along with several short kicks, hits or bounces
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swerve
e.g.
The ball swerved into the net.
Football-mad Flo swerved round the swing.
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[v] to change direction suddenly, especially in order to avoid hitting somebody/something
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racket
e.g.
Stop that racket and come inside.
Stop making that terrible racket!
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[n] a loud unpleasant noise
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short
e.g. We’re one player short.
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[adj] lack of
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kick-off
e.g. Kick-off is in five minutes.
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[n] start
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pinch one’s feet
e.g. The football boots pinched her feet.
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[v] if something such as a shoe pinches part of your body, it hurts you because it is too tight
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trip over
e.g. When Pippa ran, she kept tripping over her laces.
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[v] to catch your foot on something and fall or almost fall
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referee
e.g. They lined up for kick-off and the referee blew his whistle to start the game.
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[n] the official who controls the game in some sports
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pale
e.g. ‘Jumping? Me?’ Flo turned pale.
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[adj] having skin that has less colour than usual because of illness, a strong emotion
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slap
e.g. Mr Trotter slapped Thunder (the horse) on the back. Thunder galloped off with Flo holding on tight.
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[v] to hit somebody/something with the flat part of your hand
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crowd
e.g. The crowd clapped.
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[n] a large number of people gathered together in a public place, for example in the streets or at a sports game
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thud
e.g. Thunder and Flo came to the last fence, a high brick wall. Thunder took off and they landed with a thud.
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[adj] a sound like the one that is made when a heavy object hits something else
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rosette
e.g. Mr Trotter pinned a rosette on Thunder and gave Flo a silver cup.
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[n] a round decoration made of ribbon that is worn by supporters of a political party or sports team, or to show that somebody has won a prize
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mighty
e.g. ‘Go away!’ she shouted crossly and gave the ball a mighty kick.
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[adj] very strong and powerful
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ornament
e.g. Gran gave Mum and Dad an ornament as a present.
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[n] an object that is used as decoration in a room, garden, etc. rather than for a particular purpose
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golf club
e.g. Kipper had some litter golf clubs.
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[n] a long metal stick with a piece of metal or wood at one end, used for hitting the ball in golf
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whizz
e.g. Gran threw a boomerang and it whizzed through the air.
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[v] to move very quickly, making a high, continuous sound
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smash
e.g. Gran hit the ball too hard and it smashed a window.
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[v] to break something
[v] to hit something/somebody very hard
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get around
e.g. Taking the tube is the best way to get around.
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rush
e.g. When the train came in, everyone rushed to get on.
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pigeon
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[n] a bird like dove
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waxworks
e.g. Gran took the children to the waxworks.
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[n] wax museum, a place which displays waxworks
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fierce
e.g. Queen Victoria looks very fierce.
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[adj] angry and aggressive in a way that is frightening
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scene
e.g. They looked at a street scene at the waxworks.
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[n] a part of a film, play or book in which the action happens in one place or is of one particular type
or
[n] the place where something happens, especially something unpleasant
e.g. the scene of the accident/crime/crash
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soot
e.g. That boy carrying brushes is a sweep. His job was to climb up chimneys and brush soot down.
[n, uncountable] black powder that is produced when wood, coal, etc. is burnt
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behead
e.g. We can tell Mum some of our adventures, but not all of them ... and not the one about beheading the Queen.
[v] to cut off somebody’s head, especially as a punishment
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I let you out of my sight for a second , and this happens.
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quest
e.g. So will someone go on a quest to try to get the bell back?
[n] a long search for something, especially for some quality such as happiness
e.g. quest for truth/happiness/knowledge
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bear
e.g. Grimlock could not bear the noise any longer.
[v] to be able to accept and deal with something unpleasant
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frost
e.g. Flowers grew in the winter and were killed by the frost.
[n] a weather condition in which the temperature drops below 0° Celsius (= freezing point) so that a thin white layer of ice forms on the ground and other surfaces, especially at night
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bare
e.g. The land was cold and bare.
[adj] not covered with leaves; without plants or trees
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swamp
e.g. Suddenly she sank into a muddy swamp.
[n] an area of ground that is very wet or covered with water and in which plants, trees, etc. are growing
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gnome
e.g. Wilma untied the gnome.
[n] a creature like a small man with a pointed hat, who lives under the ground and guards gold and treasure
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tremble
e.g. Suddenly, the gnome began to tremble.
[v] to shake in a way that you cannot control, especially because you are very nervous, excited, frightened, etc.
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squeak
e.g. "Oh no!" he squeaked.
[v] to make a short high sound that is not very loud
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basilisk
e.g. The eyes of a basilisk can kill you.
[n] a creature like a snake, which can kill people by looking at them or breathing on them
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saucer
e.g. The bell rang so loudly through the castle that cups and saucers broke, and the glass in the windows cracked.
[n] a small shallow round dish that a cup stands on; an object that is like this in shape
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stand
e.g. I can't stand it. The sound of the bell will kill me.
[v] used especially with can/could or will to say that somebody/something can survive something or can tolerate something without being hurt or damaged
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skinny
e.g. She got skinny legs and arms.
[adj] very thin, especially in a way that you find unpleasant or ugly
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bony
e.g. He is a tall bony man.
[adj] very thin so that the bones can be seen under the skin
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bumptious
e.g. Hairy Maclary felt bumptious and bustly, bossy and bouncy and frisky and hustly.
[adj] showing that you think that you are very important; often giving your opinions in a loud, confident and annoying way
If you say that someone is bumptious, you are criticizing them because they are very pleased with themselves and their opinions.
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bustly
e.g. Hairy Maclary felt bumptious and bustly, bossy and bouncy, and frisky and hustly.
[adj] Full of bustle; tending to bustle around.
bustle: to move around in a busy way or to hurry somebody in a particular direction
e.g. She bustled around in the kitchen.
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frisky
e.g. Hairy Maclary flet bumptious and bustly, bossy and bouncy, and frisky and hustly.
e.g. a frisky puppy
[adj] full of energy; wanting to play
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hustly
e.g. Hairy Maclary felt bumptious and bustly, bossy and bouncy, and frisky and hustly.
[adj] Tending to hustle somebody around.
hustle: to make somebody move quickly by pushing them in a rough aggressive way
e.g. I was hustled into a waiting car.
e.g. She was hustled away by some police officers.
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sycamore tree
e.g. Hairy Maclary chased her up high in the sycamore tree.
[n] European tree of the maple family, with leaves that have five points and seeds that are like pairs of wings
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rickety
e.g. Hairy Maclary bustled him under a rickety door.
[adj] not strong or well made; likely to break
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reeds
e.g. A cat was down in the reeds.
[n] a tall plant like grass with a hollow stem that grows in or near water
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weeds
e.g. Hairy Maclary hustled him into a drum full of weeds.
[n] a wild plant growing where it is not wanted, especially among crops or garden plants
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drum
e.g. an oil drum
[n] a large container for oil or chemicals that is like a cylinder in shape
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ledge
e.g. A cat was asleep on a ledge.
[n] a narrow flat shelf fixed to a wall, especially one below a window
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hedge
e.g. Hairy Maclary chased a cat away throu a hole in the hedge.
[n] a row of bushes or small trees planted close together, usually along the edge of a field, garden or road
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twitch
e.g. Down on the path by an old wooden rail, twitching a bit, was the tip of a tail.
e.g. Her fingers twitched nervously.
e.g. His shoulders twitched with suppressed laughter.
[v] if a part of your body twitches, or if you twitch it, it makes a sudden, quick movement, sometimes one that you cannot control
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bellicose
e.g. With a bellicose bark and a boisterous bounce, Hairy Maclary was ready to pounce.
e.g. The general made some bellicose statements about his country's military strength.
[adj] having or showing a desire to argue or fight, aggressive, warlike
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boisterous
e.g. With a bellicose bark and a boisterous bounce, Hairy Maclary was ready to pounce.
e.g. It was a challenge, keeping ten boisterous seven-year-olds amused.
e.g. The children and the dogs raced out of the house to give me a boisterous welcome.
[adj] noisy and full of life and energy
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pounce
e.g. With a bellicose bark and a boisterous bounce, Hairy Maclary was ready to pounce.
e.g. The lion crouched ready to pounce.
e.g. The cat crouched down as if about to pounce.
[v] to move suddenly forwards in order to attack or catch somebody/something
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rustle
e.g. The wind rustled in the bushes.
e.g. Her silk dress rustled as she moved.
[v] if something dry and light rustles or you rustle it, it makes a sound like paper, leaves, etc. moving or rubbing together
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scowl
e.g. I scowled at the coat. The coat scowled back at me with its rows of little metal teeth.
[v] to look at somebody/something in an angry or annoyed way
e.g. ‘I want a word with you,’ he said, scowling.
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glint
e.g. The flaps on the front were wicked green eyes glinting at me.
[v] to produce small bright flashes of light
e.g. The sun glinted on the windows.
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rail
e.g. The coat scowled at me from a rail in the second-hand shop.
[n] a bar fixed to the wall for hanging things on
e.g. a picture/curtain/towel rail
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bargain
e.g. It's a bargain.
[n] a thing bought for less than the usual price
e.g. I picked up a few good bargains in the sale.
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flaps
e.g. The flaps on the front were wicked green eyes glinting at me.
[n] a flat piece of paper, cloth, metal, etc. that is attached to something along one side and that hangs down or covers an opening
e.g. the flap of an envelope
e.g. I zipped the tent flaps shut.
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snarl
e.g. The zips were icon teeth snarling at me.
[v] to show the teeth and make a deep angry noise in the throat
e.g. The dog snarled at us.
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cram
e.g. The coat crammed my mouth with red shiny stuff so nobody could hear.
[v] to push or force somebody/something into a small space
e.g. Supporters crammed the streets.
e.g. We all managed to cram into his car.
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cling
e.g. The coat clung round my face like an octopus.
[v] to hold on tightly to somebody/something
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cautiously
e.g. I put my hand cautiously through the metal teeth and into the black hole beyond.
[adv] carefully, especially in order to avoid danger, mistakes or risks
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snatch
e.g. Quickly I snatched my hand back.
[v] to take something quickly and often rudely or roughly, synonym grab
e.g. She almost snatched the letter from my hand.
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swell up
e.g. The coat carried on getting bigger and bigger. It swelled up, bugling like a muscle man.
[v] to become bigger or rounder
e.g. Her arm was beginning to swell up where the bee had stung her.
e.g. Bacteria can cause gums to swell and bleed.
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bulging
e.g. It swelled up, bulging like a muscle man.
[adj] that sticks out from something in a round shape
e.g. bulging eyes
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gnaw
e.g. What if it gnawed my fingers down to the bone?
[v] to keep biting something
e.g. The dog was gnawing a bone.
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lining
e.g. They've probably fallen into the lining. Put your hand in and see.
[n] a layer of material used to cover the inside surface of something
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belch
e.g. When it had finished, it gave a great belch and let my hand go, and all that was left was a skeleton claw, waggling on the end of my arm?
[n] the action of letting air come up noisily from your stomach and out through your mouth, the action of burp
e.g. He sat back and gave a loud belch.
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waggle
e.g. When it had finished, it gave a great belch and let my hand go, and all that was left was a skeleton claw, waggling on the end of my arm?
[v] to make something move with short movements from side to side or up and down
e.g. The ball waggled slowly to a stop.
e.g. The leaves of the tree waggled in the wind.
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curl up
e.g. My toes curled up in fright.
[v] to lie or sit with your back curved and your arms and legs bent close to your body
e.g. She was lying curled up on her bed..
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humpback
e.g. It was humpy, like a humpback troll.
[adj] an offensive word for a person who has a round part that sticks out on their back, caused by an unusual curve in the spine
hump [v] : a large curved part on the back of some animals, especially camels
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slither
e.g. A snake slither across the floor.
[v] to move smoothly over a surface, like a snake
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dangle
e.g. The red tongue was dangling down its back.
[v] to hang or move freely; to hold something so that it hangs or moves freely
e.g. A single light bulb dangled from the ceiling.
e.g. He sat on the edge with his legs dangling over the side.
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beneath
e.g. My friends could see Ratty, trapped beneath the shiny red material.
[prepostion] in or to a lower position than somebody/something; under
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wobble
e.g. My coat was moving, wobbling like a giant strawberry jelly.
[v] to move from side to side in an unsteady way; to make something do this
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plop
e.g. There are bulges plopping out all over it.
[v] a short sound like that of a small object dropping into water
e.g. The stone fell with a plop into the river.
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gobble up
e.g. Ratty had been gobbled up, like all those other things.
[v] to eat something very fast, in a way that people consider rude or greedy
e.g. He gobbled up the last of the chocolates.
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zeppelin
e.g. It puffed up like a shiny red zeppelin.
[n] a German type of large airship
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tame
e.g. I dreamed I tamed it like a lion-tamer.
[v] to make an animal, bird, etc. not afraid of people and used to living with them
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growl
e.g. The lion growled and roared and showed its teeth.
[v] (of animals, especially dogs) to make a low sound in the throat, usually as a sign of anger
e.g. The dog growled at them.
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whip
e.g. I cracked my lion-tamer's whip and made it afraid of me.
[n] a long, thin piece of rope or leather, attached to a handle, used for hitting animals or people, to make them move, or move faster, or as a punishment
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whimper
e.g. It whimpered with fear.
[v] to make low, weak crying noises; to speak in this way
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piles of books
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thump
e.g. I thumped it, but it wouldn't let me go.
[v] to hit somebody/something hard, especially with your closed hand
e.g. She thumped the desk with her fist.
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scoop
e.g. It would chase after people, scooping them up with its big red tongue the size of a football field.
[v] to move or lift something with a scoop or something like a scoop
e.g. She scooped ice cream into their bowls.
e.g. First, scoop a hole in the soil.
e.g. Scoop out the melon flesh.
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stomp
e.g. It would stomp across the countryside.
[v] to walk, dance, or move with heavy steps
e.g. She stomped angrily out of the office.
e.g. The children were stomping around noisily.
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nibble
e.g. It would swim the oceans, munching whales, nibbling sharks for snacks.
[v] to bite something with small bites, especially food
e.g. We sat drinking wine and nibbling olives.
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squirm
e.g. The killer coat began to squirm and thrash about.
[v] to move around a lot making small twisting movements, because you are nervous, uncomfortable, etc.
e.g. I squirmed in my seat, not knowing what to do.
e.g. The children were squirming restlessly in their seats.
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thrash
e.g. The killer coat began to squirm and thrash about.
[v] to hit a person or an animal many times with a stick, etc. as a punishment
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fierce
e.g. Its eyes were not a fierce and glowing green.
[adj] angry and aggressive in a way that is frightening
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shrivel
e.g. Not swollen up with shiny red muscles, but shrivelled, like a pink balloon gone up.
[v] to become or make something dry and wrinkled as a result of heat, cold or being old
e.g. The leaves on the plant had shrivelled up from lack of water.
e.g. The hot weather had shrivelled the grapes in every vineyard.
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wrinkly
e.g. For when my mum pulled out the killer coat, all pink and wrinkly.
[adj] (of skin, clothing, etc.) having wrinkles
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battle
e.g. In a land of dragons and battles, there lived a famous warrior.
[n] a fight between armies, ships or planes, especially during a war
e.g. battle of Hastings
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warrior
e.g. In a land of dragons and battles, there lived a famous warrior.
[n] a person who fights in a battle or war
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loom
e.g. Mulan was at her loom weaving.
[n] a machine for making cloth by crossing threads over and under other threads that go in a different direction
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weave
e.g. Mulan was at her loom weaving.
[v] to make cloth, a carpet, a basket, etc. by crossing threads or narrow pieces of material across, over and under each other by hand or on a machine called a loom
e.g. The baskets are woven from strips of willow.
e.g. The strips of willow are woven into baskets.
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toss
e.g. Mulan's father, tired and ill, was tossing and turning in his bed.
[v] to move or make somebody/something move from side to side or up and down
e.g. I couldn't sleep but kept tossing and turning in bed all night.
e.g. She tossed about restlessly all night with a high fever.
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tease
e.g. He was a cheeky boy and liked to tease his older sister.
[v] to laugh at somebody and make jokes about them, either in a friendly way or in order to annoy them or make them embarrassed
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cheeky
e.g. He was a cheeky boy and liked to tease his older sister.
[adj] rude in a funny or annoying way
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lose one's footing
e.g. He whirled his toy sword so quickly that he lost his footing and fell down.
[v] To slip, stumble, and/or fall during an activity in which one is using one's feet, such as walking, dancing, climbing, etc.
e.g. I sprained my ankle when I lost my footing on a hike.
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clutch
e.g. He was still clutching his toy sword.
[v] to take or try to take hold of something tightly, usually in fear, worry, or pain
e.g. Silent and pale, she clutched (onto) her mother's hand.
e.g. He collapsed, clutching his stomach.
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soppy
e.g. You're only a soppy girl.
[adj] showing or feeling too much of emotions such as love or sympathy, rather than being reasonable or practical:
e.g. a film with a soppy ending
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fret
e.g. How Mulan's mother fretted, "No, no, no. Girls are not allowed in the Emperor's army."
[v] to be worried or unhappy and not able to relax
e.g. She fretted that nobody would show up.
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determined
e.g. Mulan was determined.
[adj] having made a definite decision to do something and not letting anyone prevent you
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armour
e.g. I'll wear padding and armour.
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bank
e.g. Mulan travelled for three days along the banks of the Yellow River.
[n] the side of a river, canal, etc. and the land near it
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dusk
e.g. At dusk on the third day, she arrived at the army camp at Black Mountain.
[n] the time of day when the light has almost gone, but it is not yet dark
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shiver
e.g. Mulan shivered, but she said in a deep voice, “I am here to join the army as ordered."
[v] to shake slightly because you are cold, frightened, excited, etc.
e.g. Don't stand outside shivering—come inside and get warm!
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harder than hard
e.g. The life was harder than hard.
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spear
e.g. She learned how to use a spear.
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dread
e.g. Mulan's blood ran cold with dread and fear.
[n] a feeling of great fear about something that might or will happen in the future; a thing that causes this feeling
e.g. The prospect of growing old fills me with dread.
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pound
e.g. Her heart pounded, but she clutched her sword tightly and went into battle.
[v] to beat quickly and loudly
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outwit
e.g. She outwitted her enermies.
[v] to defeat somebody/something or gain an advantage over them by doing something clever
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clumsy
e.g. She danced her way past clumsy attacks.
[adj] (of people and animals) moving or doing things in a way that is not smooth or steady or careful
e.g. I spilt your coffee. Sorry—that was clumsy of me.
e.g. His clumsy fingers couldn't untie the knot.
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troop
e.g. Mulan led her troops into many successful battles.
[n] connected with soldiers, especially in large groups
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splendid
e.g. She looked so splendid.
[adj] very impressive; very beautiful
e.g. splendid scenery
e.g. The hotel stands in splendid isolation, surrounded by moorland.
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comrade
e.g. Her comrades were all amazed.
[n] a friend or other person that you work with, especially as soldiers during a war
e.g. They were old army comrades.
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microlight
e.g. "It is a microlight." said Wilma's dad. "I suppose it is a bit like a chair with wings."
[n] a very small light aircraft for one or two people
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yelp
e.g. Floppy ran in and out of the trees. Suddenly he yelped.
[v] to give a sudden short cry, usually of pain
for dog or fox only
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limp
e.g. Floppy couldn't walk properly. He started to limp.
[v] to walk slowly or with difficulty because one leg is injured
e.g. She had twisted her ankle and was limping.
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calf
e.g. There are black and white cows and calves in the meadow.
[n] a young cow
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Border collie sheepdog
e.g. a black and white Border collie sheepdog
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stride
e.g. Grandad walked up the hill with great strides like a long-legged giant.
[n] one long step; the distance covered by a step
e.g. He crossed the room in two strides.
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trot
e.g. A sheepdog trotted in front and I hurried behind as fast as I could.
[v] to move forward at a speed that is faster than a walk
e.g. She trotted her pony around the field.
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ridge
e.g. We climbed right up to the top of a high, stony ridge so that we could see for miles.
[n] a narrow area of high land along the top of a line of hills; a high pointed area near the top of a mountain
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out of breath
e.g. I got out of breath trying to keep up and my legs were aching.
having difficulty breathing after exercise
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get soaked right through
e.g. It's going to rain. You don't want to be out on the hill getting soaked right through, do you?
[adj] very wet
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barn
e.g. The others were all playing football in the field beside the barn.
[n] a large farm building for storing grain or keeping animals in
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I'd rather
e.g. I'd rather stay with you.
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thistle
e.g. I stomped down the hill and kicked the thistles.
[n] a wild plant with leaves with sharp points and purple, yellow or white flowers made up of a mass of narrow petals pointing upwards. The thistle is the national symbol of Scotland.
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stub my toe
e.g. I kicked a rock and stubbed my toe.
[v] to hurt one's toe by hitting it against something.
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goalie
e.g. Emily can be out goalie.
[n] goalkeeper
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referee
e.g. You can be the referee. That's very important.
[n] the official who controls the game in some sports
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speckled
e.g. I saw a rabbit running across the hill and speckled fish gliding under the water.
[adj] covered with small marks or spots
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heave at
e.g. I heaved at the lamb as hard as I could.
[v] To make an effort at. To attack, to oppose.
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cling
e.g. By that time, the lamb and I were both so soaked that we couldn't get any wetter and my clothes get any wetter and my clothes were clinging to me.
[v] to stick to something
e.g.1 The wet shirt clung to his chest.
e.g.2 The smell of smoke still clung to her clothes.
e.g.3 Her hair clung to her hot damp skin.
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shiver
e.g. I was shivering so much I could hardly get the words out.
[v] to shake slightly because you are cold, frightened, excited, etc.
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soaked to the skin
e.g. I was shivering and soaked to the skin.
[adj] Drenched, extremely wet, as in What a downpour
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mower
e.g. He cut the grass with a mower.
[n] a machine that cuts grass
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clang
e.g. The mower ran over the magic key with a clang.
[n] a loud ringing sound like metal being hit
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shrug
e.g. "What does X1 NASTI mean?" he asked, pointing to the front of the robot.
Max shrugged.
[v] to raise your shoulders and then drop them to show that you do not know or care about something
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lurch
e.g. There was a humming noise and the robot's eyes lit up. Then it lurched fowards...
[v] to make a sudden, unsteady movement forward or to one side
e.g.1 Suddenly the horse lurched to one side and the child fell off.
e.g.2 The man lurched drunkenly out of the pub.
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hum
e.g. It hummed and buzzed and clicked and clacked its jaws.
[v] to make a low continuous sound
e.g. The computers were humming away.
[v] to sing a tune with your lips closed
e.g. She was humming softly to herself.
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clack
e.g. It hummed and buzzed and clicked and clacked its jaws.
[v] if two hard objects clack, they make a short loud sound when they hit each other
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groan
e.g. "Why didn't you tell me that before?" groaned Ant.
[v] to make a long deep sound because you are annoyed, upset or in pain, or with pleasure
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scuttle
e.g. The boys made for the door - but the robot scuttled across and cut them off.
[v] When you scuttle, you move with quick anxious steps, like a bug running for cover when a light is turned on.
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make for
e.g. The boys made for the door - but the robot scuttled across and cut them off.
[v] to move towards a place
He picked up his umbrella and made for the door.
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cut off
e.g. The boys made for the door - but the robot scuttled across and cut them off.
[v] prevent someone from having access to somewhere or someone.
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hologram
[n] a special type of image that appears to be three-dimensional (= solid rather than flat), especially one created using lasers
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recording
e.g. I haven't got long to make this recording.
[n] sound or pictures that have been recorded on computer files or on CD, DVD, video, etc.
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deserve
e.g. Ant deserved to keep the robot.
[v] to do something or show qualities that mean a particular reaction, reward or punishment is appropriate
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indigo
e.g. Izzy the Indigo Fairy
[adj] very dark blue in colour
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orchard
e.g. apple orchards
[n] a piece of land, normally separated from the surrounding area, in which fruit trees are grown
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brass
e.g. There was just room for a brass bed.
[n] a bright yellow metal made by mixing copper and zinc; objects made of brass
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cast out
e.g. They were trying to find the seven Rainbow Fairies who had been cast out of Fairyland by evil Jack Frost.
[v] to get rid of somebody/something, especially by using force
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patchwork
e.g. There was just room for a brass bed with a patchwork quilt.
[n] a type of needlework in which small pieces of cloth of different colours or designs are sewn together
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conjure up
e.g. I conjure up this fairy storm.
[v] to make somebody/something appear by using special magic words
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hurl
e.g. To seven corners of the mortal world, the Rainbow Fairies will be hurled.
[v] to throw something/somebody violently in a particular direction
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gasp
e.g. "Kirsty, look at the cover! It's purple. A really deep bluey-purple." Rachel gasped.
[v] to take a quick deep breath with your mouth open, especially because you are surprised or in pain
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hold out
e.g. "Kirsty," she whispered. "It's real." She held out her hand. There were white snowflakes on her fingers.
[v] to put your hand or arms, or something in your hand, towards somebody, especially to give or offer something
e.g.1 I held out my hand to steady her.
e.g.2 He held out the keys and I took them.
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rucksack
e.g. Rachel and Kirsty found themselves standing in a forest, with their rucksacks at their feet.
[n] a bag that you carry on your back, made of strong material and often used by people who go climbing or walking
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loom
e.g. Tall trees loomed around them and crisp white snow covered the ground.
[v] to appear as a large shape that is not clear, especially in a frightening way
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goblin
[n] a small ugly creature that likes to trick people or cause trouble
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snowdrift
e.g. She bent down and gently touched a snowdrift.
[n] a deep pile of snow that has been blown together by the wind
e.g. The car got stuck in a snowdrift.
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jump out of one's skin
e.g. Rachel nearly jumped out of her skin as a loud noise echoed through the trees.
[v] to move violently because of a sudden shock
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trod
e.g. I trod on a twig.
[v] to put your foot down while you are stepping or walking
e.g.1 Ouch! You trod on my toe!
e.g.2 Careful you don't tread in that puddle.
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dazzling
e.g. They was that the glow was coming from a dazzling pink and gold archway.
[adj] (of light) so bright that you cannot see for a short time
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archway
e.g. They was that the glow was coming from a dazzling pink and gold archway.
[n] a passage or an entrance with an arch over it
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squashy
e.g. Squashy pink and white marshmallow houses lined the village street.
[adj] soft and easy to change or damage
e.g. a squashy leather armchair
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currant
e.g. There were gingerbread men too, looking very smart in their bright bow ties and currant buttons.
[n] a small dried grape, used in cakes, etc.
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glistening
e.g. Rachel spotted a glistening pink sugar mouse scurrying between their feet.
[adj] shiny
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scurry
e.g. Rachel spotted a glistening pink sugar mouse scurrying between their feet.
[v] to run with quick short steps
e.g.1 The mice scurried across the grass.
e.g.2 Everyone was scurrying around in a panic.
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stain
e.g. The little elf's mouth was stained indigo.
[v] to change the colour of something using a coloured liquid
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round the corner
[idiom] very near
e.g. Her house is just round the corner.
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skid
e.g. They skidded to a halt.
[v] to slide forward or to one side in a way that shows a loss of control
e.g.1 The car skidded on the ice and went straight into the wall.
e.g.2The taxi skidded to a halt just in time.
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round
e.g. As soon as Rachel and Kirsty rounded the corner, they skidded to a halt.
[v] round something to go around a corner of a building, a bend in the road, etc.
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dewberry-scented
e.g. As the dust fell to the ground, it changed into dewberry-scented inkdrops.
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delight
e.g. Rachel and Kirsty stared at each other in delight.
[n] (something or someone that gives) great pleasure, satisfaction, or happiness
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tinkling
e.g. "Who's that?" called a cheeky, tinkling voice.
[adj] a light, high ringing sound
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denim
e.g. She was dressed in indigo denim jeans and a matching jacket, covered with spangly patches.
[n] a type of strong cotton cloth that is usually blue and is used for making clothes, especially jeans
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spangly
e.g. She was dressed in indigo denim jeans and a matching jacket, covered with spangly patches.
[adv] a small piece of shiny metal or plastic, used especially in large amounts to decorate clothes
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grumble
e.g. "Look what she's done to the lemonade fountain!" grumbled on elf.
[v] to complain about somebody/something, especially something that is not really very serious
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snap
e.g. "And what about my bow tie?" snapped Buttons.
[v] to speak or say something in an impatient, usually angry, voice
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nudge
e.g. Kirsty nudged Rachel. "That looks like hard word."
[v] nudge somebody/something to push somebody gently, especially with your elbow, in order to get their attention
e.g. He nudged me and whispered, ‘Look who's just come in.’
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overhear
e.g. The elf with bucket overheard her.
[v] to hear, especially by accident, a conversation in which you are not involved
e.g. overhear somebody/something
I overheard a conversation between two boys on the bus.
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rumbling
e.g. Just then, a loud, rumbling noise and a shout of "Look out!" made them all jump.
[adj] a long deep sound or series of sounds
e.g. the rumblings of thunder
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barrel
e.g. An enormous wooden barrel was rolling down the street, straight towards them!
[n] a large round container, usually made of wood or metal, with flat ends and, usually, curved sides
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sherbet
e.g. But she couldn't see her through the sherbet cloud.
[n] a powder that tastes of fruit and fizzes when you put it in your mouth, eaten as a sweet
a sweet frozen food made from sugar, water and fruit juice, often eaten as a dessert
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faint
e.g. Her voice was getting fainter.
[adj] that cannot be clearly seen, heard or smelt
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puzzle
e.g. Puzzled, she opened the fan up.
[v] puzzle somebody to make somebody feel confused because they do not understand something
e.g. What puzzles me is why he left the country without telling anyone.
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half-dragging, half-carrying
They were half-dragging, half-carrying her up the road, towards the jelly bean fields.
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wriggle
e.g. Izzy was wriggling so much that she was slowing them down.
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tiara
e.g. She wore a long green and gold dress and a tiara.
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sternly
e.g. She looked sternly at the goblins who were crouching beside the empty bean basket.
[adv] in a serious way that often shows that you do not approve of somebody/something; in a way that shows you expect somebody to obey you
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in amusement
e.g. Kirsty watched in amazement as it grew bigger and bigger.
[n] a feeling of great surprise
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blossom
e.g. The Sugarplum Fairy pointed to a tall tree, covered with pink blossoms.
[n] a flower or a mass of flowers, especially on a fruit tree or bush
e.g. a tree with pale pink blossoms
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mischievously
e.g. Izzy grinned at them, her eyes sparkling mischievously.
[adv] in a slightly humorous way that plays tricks or annoys people slightly
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in dismay
e.g. But Kirsty was looking round in dismay. "There's no wind." she said.
[n] a worried, sad feeling after you have received an unpleasant surprise
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spaniel
[n] a dog with large soft ears that hang down
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poodle
[n] a dog with thick curly hair that is sometimes cut into special shapes
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whine
e.g. "And Louise's dog whines and whimpers like this," said Mark, imitating Puffball.
[v] to make a long, high, unpleasant sound because you are in pain or unhappy
e.g. ‘I want to go home,’ whined Toby.
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ribbon
e.g. Mark felt he would whine too if he had to wear a red ribbon and a silly tartan coat.
[n] a narrow piece of material, used to tie things or for decoration
e.g. She was wearing two blue silk ribbons in her hair.
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tartan
e.g. Mark felt he would whine too if he had to wear a red ribbon and a silly tartan coat.
[n] a pattern of squares and lines of different colours and widths that cross each other at an angle of 90°, used especially on cloth, and originally from Scotland
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heap
e.g. "Jason's dog can eat heaps and then he's sick heaps too," said Mark.
[n] a lot of something
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whimper
e.g. "And Louise's dog whines and whimpers like this," said Mark, imitating Puffball.
[v] to make low, weak crying noises; to speak in this way
e.g. The boy was whimpering with pain.
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slump
e.g. Mark slumped in his seat.
[v] to sit or fall down heavily
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labrador
e.g. He saw a cream labrador in a special harness leading a woman with dark glasses.
[n] a large dog that can be yellow, black or brown in colour, often used by blind people as a guide
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at all
e.g. This lady's blind. She can't see at all.
[idiom] in any way; to any degree
e.g. I didn't enjoy it at all.
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sponsored
e.g. We could have a sponsored run.
[adj] to agree to give somebody money for a charity if they complete a particular task
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original
e.g. It's certainly an original idea but I don't think it's very practical.
[adj] new and interesting in a way that is different from anything that has existed before; able to produce new and interesting ideas
e.g. They are tackling the problem in a completely original way.
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practical
e.g. It's certainly an original idea but I don't think it's very practical.
[adj] likely to work
e.g. The government is taking practical steps to deal with this issue.
OPPOSITE: impractical
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show an interest
e.g. I"m glad you're showing such an interest.
interested in sth
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boast
e.g. Mark boasted to Jason and Louise all the way home. "Just wait till you see my Great Gran out with her guide dog!"
[v] talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.
e.g. They boasted that they had never lost a single game.
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daft
e.g. "Don't talk daft, Mark Spark," said Louise.
[adj] silly, foolish, often in a way that is funny
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wince
e.g. "I think the whole street can hear," said Jason, wincing away from Mark.
[v] to suddenly make an expression with your face that shows that you are embarrassed or feeling pain
e.g. I still wince when I think about that stupid thing I said.
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bellow
e.g. "You don't half bellow sometimes, Mark."
[v] to shout in a loud deep voice
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not half
e.g. "You don't half bellow sometimes, Mark."
Half is sometimes used in negative statements, with a positive meaning, to emphasize a particular fact or quality.
e.g. if you say 'he isn't half lucky', you mean that he is very lucky.
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deaf
e.g. Mark was used to talking in a loud voice for Great Gran because she was a litte deaf as well as blind.
[adj] unable to hear anything or unable to hear very well
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whirlwind
e.g. What's this, the human whirlwind?
[n] a very strong wind that moves very fast in circles and causes a lot of damage, but smaller than tornados
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squeal
e.g. "D-o-o-o-n't!" Mark squealed.
[v] to make a long, high sound
e.g.1 The car squealed to a halt.
e.g.2 Children were running around squealing with excitement.
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ticklish
e.g. Mark was very ticklish, especially under the arms.
[adj] (of a person) sensitive to being tickled
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soppy date
e.g. "What would I be doing with a dog at my age, you soppy date? I can't even get out myself, let along take a dog for a walk," said Great Gran
[n] a foolish person (old-fashioned)
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tuck into
e.g. "That's the point, Great Gran," said Mark, tucking into his tea.
[v] to eat a lot of food, especially when it is done quickly and with enthusiasm
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smashing
e.g. They're a smashing idea.
[adj] very good or pleasant (old-fashioned)
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out and about
e.g. "I'm too old. I couldn't get out and about even if I had a dog." said Great Gran.
[idiom] travelling around a place
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weepy
e.g. Great Gran laughed until her eyes went weepy.
[adj] make someone cry
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plush teddy
e.g. Louise was bringing a big plush teddy she'd never played with.
[n] a child's toy, typically an animal, made of and filled with soft material
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wink
e.g. I'll knit you up a pair of socks quick as a wink.
[n] to close one eye for a short time as a way of greeting someone or showing friendliness
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produce
e.g. Mark felt even more doubtful when Great Gran produced the socks.
[v] to make things to be sold, especially in large quantities
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dead
e.g. "They look dead trendy," lied Louise.
[adj] complete(ly)
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energetic
e.g. Miss Moss thought a run might prove too energetic.
[adj] having or needing a lot of energy and enthusiasm
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molten
e.g. Mark wore a pair of wool socks when they had their sponsored walk. He took his shoes off and aired his molten feet.
[adj] heated to a very high temperature so that it becomes liquid
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circuit
e.g. Mark didn't do anywhere near as many circuits as Louise, let alone Jason.
[n] a line, route or journey around a place
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condensed milk
e.g. condensed milk sandwich
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lark
e.g. "I've been useless at this fund-raising lark so far," said Mark.
[n] an activity that you think is a waste of time or that you do not take seriously
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wail
e.g. "That'll be fun, lovie," said Great Gran.
"No, it won't," Mark wailed.
[v] to make a long, loud, high noise because you are sad or in pain
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fog horn
e.g. Miss Moss says I've got a voice like a fog horn.
[n] a device that makes a loud noise to warn ships of danger in fog
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in stitches
e.g. You always have me in stitches when you read Love's Flame.
[idiom] (informal) laughing a lot
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wobble
e.g. Louise got on with her dance and didn't wobble once.
[v] to move from side to side in an unsteady way
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curtsey
e.g. Louise gave a fancy curtsey while everyone clapped.
[n] a formal movement made by a woman in a dance or to say hello or goodbye to an important person, by bending her knees with one foot in front of the other
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prance
e.g. Mark spoke in Roseanne's high squeaky voice while he made the pink and yellow puppet prance.
[v] to move quickly with exaggerated steps so that people will look at you
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hankie
e.g. He'd simply sewn two blue button eyes on the stripey sock and tied on a hankie as an apron.
[n] handkerchief
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scene
e.g. Mark made the love scenes sillier than ever.
[n] a part of a film
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murmur
e.g. Sir Jasper sock puppet pounced sneezily on Roseanne, murmuring daft endearments, the children roared with laughter.
[v] to say something in a soft quiet voice that is difficult to hear or understand
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daft
e.g. Sir Jasper sock puppet pounced sneezily on Roseanne, murmuring daft endearments, the children roared with laughter.
[adj] silly, often in a way that is funny
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endearment
e.g. Sir Jasper sock puppet pounced sneezily on Roseanne, murmuring daft endearments, the children roared with laughter.
[n] a word or an expression that is used to show love
e.g. ‘Darling’ is a term of endearment.
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twitchy
e.g. Miss Moss looked a little twitchy at first, but then she started laughing too.
[adj] nervous or anxious about something
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chuckle
e.g. Mark had to act out the entire puppet show at Great Gran's that teatime, and she chuckled and clapped.
[v] an act of laughing quietly
e.g. She was chuckling as she read the letter.
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slosh
e.g. Louise sloshed her way along the gutter, taking her twin Kermits for a paddle.
[v] (of a liquid) to hit against the inside of a container, or to cause liquid to move around in this way
e.g. Water sloshed over the sides of the pool as the children jumped in.
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gutter
e.g. Louise sloshed her way along the gutter, taking her twin Kermits for a paddle.
[v] a channel at the edge of a road where water collects and is carried away to drains
e.g. I stepped off the pavement and walked in the gutter.
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wade
e.g. Mark waded through the stream in the gutter and dabbled about in the sludge blocking the drains.
[v] to walk with an effort through something, especially water or mud
e.g. We waded across the stream.
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dabble
e.g. Mark waded through the stream in the gutter and dabbled about in the sludge blocking the drains.
[v] to move your hands, feet, etc. around in water
e.g. She dabbled her toes in the stream.
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sludge
e.g. Mark waded through the stream in the gutter and dabbled about in the sludge blocking the drains
[n] thick, soft, wet mud or a substance that looks like it
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sodden
e.g. His socks were soon sodden and his new trainers started to squelch.
[adj] extremely wet
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squelch
e.g. His socks were soon sodden and his new trainers started to squelch.
[v] to make a sucking sound like the one produced when you are walking on soft, wet ground:
e.g. He got out of the car and squelched through the mud to open the gate.
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gungy
e.g. Mark, come out of that puddle. Yuck, it's all gungy.
[adj] (of a substance) unpleasant, sticky or dirty
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gunge
e.g. Some of the gunge clung to Mark's trainer.
[n] any unpleasant, sticky or dirty substance
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go crackers
e.g. "Have you gone completely crackers, Mark?" said Jason. "Why are you talking to your trainers?"
[v] go mad
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shriek
e.g. "You keep that horrid worm away from me," she shrieked.
[v] scream
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in vain
e.g. "Bye bye, Wilfred the worm," said Mark sadly, stirring the muddy puddle in vain.
[idiom] without success
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blush
e.g. They would think he was a silly baby. Just thinking about it make Mark blush.
[v] to become red in the face because you are embarrassed or ashamed
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gash
e.g. He didn't cry when he fell and gashed his head and had to have ten stitches at the hospital.
[v] to make a long deep cut in something, especially a person’s skin
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flinch
e.g. He didn't flinch when a pit bull terrier barked and tried to bite him.
[v] to make a sudden, small movement because of pain or fear
e.g. He didn't even flinch when the nurse cleaned the wound.
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nip
e.g. Mum always left the hall light on too, in case he had to nip to the bathroom in the night.
[v] to go somewhere quickly and/or for only a short time
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muck up
e.g. "I've mucked up my new trainers, Great Gran," said Mark.
[v] mess up
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tragic
e.g. "Did you, dearie? How tragic," said Great Gran.
[adj] very sad, often involving death and suffering
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enthusiastic
e.g. "Yes, good idea, Great Gran," said Mark, but he didn't sound enthusiastic.
[adj] feeling or showing a lot of excitement and interest about somebody/something
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wail
e.g. "Oh Great Gran!" Mark wailed. "I don't know what to do. Louise is getting a tent for her birthday and she's me and Jason to stay overnight. I can't because I'm scared of dark."
[v] to make a long, loud, high noise because you are sad or in pain
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fret
e.g. "Don't you fret yourself, my pet. We'll sort something out, just you wait and see."
[v] to be worried or unhappy and not able to relax
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burglar, burglary
[n] a person who enters a building illegally in order to steal
[n] the crime of entering a building illegally and stealing things from it
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stove
[n] a piece of equipment that can burn various fuels and is used for heating rooms
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miserably
e.g. "Hey, I do wish you were coming instead of her, Mark," said Jason.
"So do I," said Mark miserably.
[adv] in a way that makes you feel very unhappy or uncomfortable
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feast
e.g. "We'll have our own camp fire feast, little pal," said Great Gran.
[n] a large or special meal, especially for a lot of people and to celebrate something
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lounge
e.g. They went into Great Gran's lounge and she switched her electric fire on, even though it was a hot evening.
[n] living room
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stumble around
e.g. He stumbled around in his dream, bumping into things and crying.
[v] to walk or move in an unsteady way
e.g. We were stumbling around in the dark looking for a candle.
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root around
e.g. Just a silly cat who's been rooting around in my dustbin.
[v] to search for something by moving things or turning things over
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hatch
e.g. Mother Spider had a hundred babies, all hatching out at the same time.
[v] hatch (out) (of a young bird, fish, insect, etc.) to come out of an egg
e.g.1 Ten chicks hatched (out) this morning.
e.g.2 The eggs are about to hatch.
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bluebottle
e.g. Father Spider was always too busy sitting still, waiting for house-flies and bluebottles to land in his web.
[n] a large fly with a blue body
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parcel
e.g. Emily was asked to appear in front of the Spider Sports Committee to receive her prizes, four neatly parcelled little flies.
[v] parcel something (up) to wrap something up and make it into a parcel
e.g. She parcelled up the books to send.
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tie up
e.g. Fly-parcelling is how quickly you could tie up a fly in silken threads.
[v] to close something with a knot; to be closed or fastened with a knot
e.g. to tie up a garbage bag
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need not
e.g. Well, I needn't explain that.
don't have to
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abseil
e.g. There was abseiling, where you let out a thread and whizzed down it from the ceiling.
[v] abseil (down, off, etc. something) to go down a steep cliff or rock while attached to a rope, pushing against the slope or rock with your feet
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committee
e.g. Spider Sports Committee
[n] a group of people who are chosen, usually by a larger group, to make decisions or to deal with a particular subject
e.g. The committee has approved the plan.
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modestly
e.g. "I don't really know," she said modestly. "I suppose I just legged it quicker thatn they did."
[adv] (behavior) in a way that shows you do not like to talk about or make obvious your own abilities and achievements
e.g. "I'm no better than any other player on the team," she says modestly.
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disgraceful
e.g. "Disgraceful!" said the very old grown-up spider.
[adj] very bad
e.g. She thought that their attitude was absolutely disgraceful.
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disqualify
"Disqualified!" shouted all the other grown-up spiders.
[v] to take away from someone the ability to do or play a part in something because that person is unsuitable or has done something wrong
e.g. He was disqualified from competing in the games.
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scuttle
e.g. The Spider Sports Committee scuttled off to spread the news.
[v] to move quickly, with small, short steps, especially in order to escape:
e.g.1 A crab scuttled away under a rock as we passed.
e.g.2 The children scuttled off as soon as the headteacher appeared.
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tense
e.g. Father Spider tensed himself for a quick getaway as he saw his wide approaching.
[v] to make your body or muscles tight and stiff, or to become tight and stiff:
e.g.1 He tensed his body just before diving from the high board.
e.g.2 She tensed up as the car went faster and faster.
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syrupy
e.g. When Father Spider saw his large wife approaching, he called out in a syrupy voice, "Why Muriel"
[adj] too good or kind or expressing feelings of love in a way that is not sincere:
e.g. syrupy love songs
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wretch
e.g. "One of our children. Emily. Oh, the little wretch! Oh the shame! Oh, I'm so embarrassed!" said Mother Spider.
[n] someone who is unpleasant or annoying
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sternly
e.g. "Look here, Muriel," Father Spider said sternly.
[adv] in a serious way that often shows that you do not approve of somebody/something; in a way that shows you expect somebody to obey you
e.g. "This kind of behaviour is not acceptable," said the teacher sternly.
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object to + [n]
e.g. I object to being interrupted when I'm busy.
[v] to feel or express opposition to or dislike of something or someone
e.g. Would anyone object if we started the meeting now?
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interrupt
e.g. I object to being interrupted when I'm busy.
[v] to stop a person from speaking for a short period by something you say or do:
e.g. She tried to explain what had happened but he kept interrupting her.
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disused
e.g. A number of large disused webs hung across the cupboard.
[adj] no longer being used
e.g.1 Many disused railway tracks are now used by cyclists.
e,g,2 A disused quarry had been developed into a large fish pond.
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skirting board
e.g. Emily hid in a crack in the skirting board.
[n] a piece of wood that is joined to the bottom of a wall where it meets the floor
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gang
e.g. a gang of spiderlings
[n] a group of
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face the music
e.g. Emily came out of her hole and thought that she'd better face the music.
[idiom] to accept criticism or punishment for something you have done
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reel
e.g. Mother Spider reeled in thread and shot up into the lampshade without a backward look.
[v] to walk, moving from side to side, looking like you are going to fall:
e.g.1 At closing time, he reeled out of the bar and fell down on the pavement.
e.g.2 She hit him so hard that he reeled backwards.
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shudder
e.g. Father Spider was busy sitting still when he felt a slight shudder on his web.
[n] a strong shaking movement
e.g. The elevator rose with a shudder.
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twang
e.g. Father Spider pulled back the thread on which Emily was standing and he let it go with a twang.
[n] a noise like that of a tight string being quickly pulled and released:
e.g. We heard a twang as the cable broke.
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hurl
e.g. Emily was hurled from the web like a stone from a catapult.
[v] to throw something with a lot of force, usually in an angry or violent way:
e.g. He hurled a brick through the window.
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catapult
e.g. Emily was hurled from the web like a stone from a catapult.
[n] a device that can throw objects at a high speed:
e.g. In the past, armies used catapults to hurl heavy stones at enemy.
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dazed
e.g. Dazed and helpless, Emily could only watch as the monster rushed towards her.
[adj] confused or unable to think clearly, esp. as a result of an injury or from shock:
e.g. The driver in the accident appeared dazed but not badly hurt.
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deafening
e.g. Emily was unable to hear anything but the dreadful deafening noise of the machine.
[adj] extremely loud
e.g. The music was deafening.
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accustomed to
e.g. Once her eyes had grown accustomed to the darkness, Emily could see that the speaker was a large woodlouse.
[adj] accustomed to something to become/get accustomed to something
familiar with something and accepting it as normal or usual
used to
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woodlouse woodlice
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gloomy
e.g. You are looking a bit gloomy.
[adj] sad and without hope
e.g. Don't look so gloomy. Things aren't that bad.
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imprison
e.g. The thick paper bag in which they were all imprisoned shook.
[v] to put somebody in a prison or another place from which they cannot escape
SYNONYM jail
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scamper
e.g. Emily scampered up the wall of the dustbin.
[v](esp. of small children and animals) to run with small, quick steps:
e.g. The kitten scampered around the kitchen, chasing a ball.
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enigma
e.g. Every time a key was pressed, the Enigma machine changed that letter.
[n] something that is mysterious and seems impossible to understand completely
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vault
e.g. Biff, Chip and Kipper and friends have become Time Runners. They are based in the Time Vault, which exists outside time.
[n] a room, especially in a bank, with thick walls and a strong door, used to store money or valuable things in safe conditions
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capture
e.g. The Time Runners have a Zaptrap - a device to capture the Virans.
[v] to catch a person or an animal and keep them as a prisoner or shut them in a space that they cannot escape from
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scrambled
e.g. Every time a key was pressed, Enigma machine changed that letter. Messages became totally scrambled and almost impossible to decode.
[adj] to put things such as words or letters in the wrong order so that they do not make sense
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shudder
e.g. The woman's eyes met his. They were so cold and piercing, they made the Major shudder.
[v] to shake suddenly with very small movements because of a very unpleasant thought or feeling
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piercing
e.g. The woman's eyes met his. They were so cold and piercing, they made the Major shudder.
[adj] very cold, or making you feel very cold:
e.g. We shivered in the piercing wind.
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icy smile
e.g. The woman gave an icy smile.
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work out
e.g. I like working out puzzles and I enjoy solving codes.
[v] to do a calculation to get an answer to a mathematical question
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solve
e.g. I like working out puzzles and I enjoy solving codes.
[v] to find an answer to a problem
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gulp
e.g. The Major gulped. His eyes were locked in the woman's stare. He felt a coldness creep up his body.
[v] to swallow, but without eating or drinking something, especially because of a strong emotion such as fear or surprise
e.g. She gulped nervously before trying to answer.
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the Official Secrets Act
e.g. He picked up a paper. The woman gently pulled it from his hand. "Ah! The Official Secrets Act," she said.
[n] a law in the UK that prevents government workers from giving out particular information that could be used against the government:
e.g. She had to sign the Official Secrets Act when she started her new job.
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sign
e.g. As she signed the paper, her eyes did not leave the Major's.
[v] to write your name, usually on a written or printed document, to show that you agree with its contents or have written or created it yourself
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vital
e.g. The work is a vital part of the war effort.
[adj] necessary for the success or continued existence of something; extremely important
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effort
e.g. The work is a vital part of the war effort.
[n] physical or mental activity needed to achieve something, or an attempt to do something
e.g. It took years to write the book, but it was worth the effort.
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hiss
e.g. "Oh, I can," hissed Miss Vinar.
[v] to say something in a quiet angry voice
e.g. ‘Leave me alone!’ she hissed.
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polish
e.g. They were in a corridor that smelled of polish, disinfectant and sour milk.
[n] a cream or other substance that you use to clean something:
e.g. shoe/furniture/silver polish
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disinfectant
e.g. They were in a corridor that smelled of polish, disinfectant and sour milk.
[n] a substance that contains chemicals that kill bacteria and is used especially for cleaning surfaces in toilets and kitchens
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trip sb up
e.g. On boy lagged behind. As he ran out, a girl tripped him up.
[v] to make someone fall by putting your foot in front of the other person's foot
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chant
e.g. A few children began to chant, "Evacuees, dirty knees. You've got nits and lice and fleas.
[v] to sing or shout the same words or phrases many times
e.g.1 A group of protesters, chanting and carrying placards, waited outside.
e.g.2 Encore! Encore!’ they chanted.
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evacuee
e.g. A few children began to chant, "Evacuees, dirty knees. You've got nits and lice and fleas.
[n] a person who is sent away from a place because it is dangerous, especially during a war
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nit
e.g. A few children began to chant, "Evacuees, dirty knees. You've got nits and lice and fleas.
[n] the egg of a louse, which sticks to the fur of an animal or the hair of a person
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louse (plural: lice)
e.g. A few children began to chant, "Evacuees, dirty knees. You've got nits and lice and fleas.
[n] a very small insect that lives on the bodies or in the hair of people and animals
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crackle
e.g. "Dunno," Tyler's voice crackled over the Link.
[v] to make a set of short, sharp sounds
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intercept
e.g. They intercept Nazi messages in code and try to decipher them.
[v] to stop or catch something or someone that is on the way from one place to another so that it does not reach the intended place
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hush-hush
e.g. It's very secret and hush-hush. Guards everywhere!
[adj] (informal) (especially of an official plan or project) highly secret or confidential.
e.g. "a hush-hush research unit"
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guard
e.g. It's very secret and hush-hush. Guards everywhere!
[n] a person or group of people whose job is to protect a person, place, or thing from danger or attack, or to prevent a person such as a criminal from escaping
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grimly
e.g.
"It's very secret and hush-hush. Guards everywhere!" Tyler said.
"So we just walk in, do we, and zap a Viran or two?" said Nadim, grimly.
[adj] in a worried, serious, or sad way
e.g. He nodded grimly and left the room.
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zap
e.g.
"It's very secret and hush-hush. Guards everywhere!" Tyler said.
"So we just walk in, do we, and zap a Viran or two?" said Nadim, grimly.
[v] to get rid of or kill something or someone, especially intentionally
e.g. They have the kind of weapons that can zap the enemy from thousands of miles away.
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hoot
e.g. A car hooted impatiently outside the school gate.
[v] to make a short loud high sound
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punt
e.g. Peter punted the heavy, leather football at Kipper.
[v] (in football) to kick the ball powerfully so that it goes a long way
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rambling
e.g. They glanced across at the house. It was a large, rambling building with odd windows, archways and pointed gables.
[adj] (of a building) A rambling building is big and old with an irregular shape.
e.g. They live in a rambling old house in the country.
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gable
e.g. They glanced across at the house. It was a large, rambling building with odd windows, archways and pointed gables.
[n] the triangular top end of the wall of a building where it meets the sloping parts of a roof
search for gable roof
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archway
e.g. They glanced across at the house. It was a large, rambling building with odd windows, archways and pointed gables.
[n] an entrance or passage formed by an arch
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smack
e.g. The ball smacked quite hard against the woman's legs.
[v] to hit somebody with your open hand or an object, especially as a punishment
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glare at
e.g. The woman glared at Wilma with icy, blue eyes.
[v] to look directly and continuously at someone or something in an angry way:
e.g. She glared angrily at everyone and stormed out of the room.
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stutter
e.g. "I'm ... I'm so sorry!" stuttered Wilma.
[v] to speak or say something, especially the first part of a word, with difficulty, for example pausing before it or repeating it several times
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beam at
e.g. The Major beamed at the others in the hut and waved his hand at a small machine.
[v] to smile with obvious pleasure
e.g. He beamed broadly at them, clearly very pleased to see them.
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toast
e.g. "A toast," she smiled "I've been saving it for this moment, when we had some good news like this."
[n] the act of a group of people wishing somebody happiness, success, etc. by drinking a glass of something at the same time
e.g.1 I'd like to propose a toast to the bride and groom.
e.g.2 He raised his glass as if to make a toast.
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chip
e.g. "To Enigma," he cried, holding up a chipped tea cup.
[v] chip (something) to damage something by breaking a small piece off it; to become damaged in this way
e.g.1 a badly chipped saucer
e.g.2 She chipped one of her front teeth.
e.g.3 She fell and chipped her tooth badly.
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crouch
e.g. Kipper yawned. He had been crouching in a bush for what seemed like hours, waiting and watching...
[v] to bend your knees and lower yourself so that you are close to the ground and leaning forward slightly
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chink of light
e.g. All the huts were dark, with not a chink of light coming from any door or window. Tyler had told him it was because of wartime blackout.
[n] a small area of light shining through a narrow opening
e.g. I noticed a chink of light under the door.
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blackout
e.g. All the huts were dark, with not a chink of light coming from any door or window. Tyler had told him it was because of wartime blackout.
[n] a time when all lights must be hidden by law, or when there is no light or power because of an electricity failure:
e.g.1 wartime blackouts
e.g.2 Power lines were blown down and we had a blackout of several hours.
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dash
e.g. It was only a short dash to the railway line.
[n] an act of going somewhere suddenly and/or quickly
e.g.1 When the doors opened, there was a mad dash for seats.
e.g.2 We had to make a frantic dash across town to get our plane.
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unravel
e.g. Stealing the book of settings from the code breakers at Bletchley would unravel history.
[v] (informal) to take apart; undo; destroy (a plan, agreement, or arrangement)
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pant
e.g. "She slipped through the fence," panted Wilma.
[v]to breathe quickly and loudly through your mouth, usually because you have been doing something very energetic:
e.g.1 Matteo arrived at the top of the hill, panting and covered in sweat.
e.g.2 "Hurry! They're almost here," she panted.
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bombing raids
e.g. People were worried that children who lived in cities or towns would be in danger from bombing raids.
[n] a short sudden attack
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jodhpurs
e.g. Kirsty Tate buttoned her jodhpurs and smiled at her bast friend.
[n] trousers that are loose above the knee and tight from the knee to the ankle, worn when riding a horse
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bejewelled
e.g. They had each been given matching bejewelled diaries by the King and Queen of Fairyland, as thank-you presents for helping the fairies.
[adj] wearing a lot of jewellery or decorated with precious stones
e.g.1 a bejewelled woman
e.g.2 a bejewelled crown
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mischief
e.g. Do you think Jack Frost has been up to more mischief?
[n] the wish or tendency to behave or play in a way that causes trouble
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gossamer
e.g. Kirsty smiled as she glanced over her shoulder and saw a pair of delicate, gossamer wings on her back, glittering with magic.
[adj] very delicate and light
e.g.1 gossamer wings
e.g.2 a gossamer veil
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curtsey (also curtsy)
e.g. "Hello," Rachel said, curtseying to the King and Queen and smiling to the Sport Fairies.
[v] When a girl or woman curtsies, she bends quickly at the knees, with one foot in front of the other, often while holding her skirt, especially to show respect
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billow
e.g. She waved her wand and a stream of sparkly fairy dust billowed out.
[v] if smoke, cloud, etc. billows, it rises and moves in a large mass
e.g. A great cloud of smoke billowed out of the chimney.
[v] (of a sail, skirt, etc.) to fill with air and form a round shape
e.g. The curtains billowed in the breeze.
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forge
e.g. We think Jack Frost used his special ice magic to forge copies of the keys.
[v] to make an illegal copy of something in order to deceive
e.g.1 a forged passport
e.g/2 a forged signature
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streak
e.g. There were the seven Sporty Fairies flying towards the arena at dawn, the sun streaking the sky orange and red.
[v] to mark or cover something with streaks
e.g.1 Tears streaked her face.
e.g.2 The sunset streaked the sky with brilliant colours.
[n] a long, thin mark or line that is a different colour from the surface it is on
e.g.1 She had a few streaks of grey in her black hair.
e.g.2 The sooty rain left dirty streaks on the window.
e.g.3 streaks of sunlight
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balaclava
e.g. Rachel could see seven goblins, dressed in black with balaclavas on their heads, climbing a rope up a wall towards an open window in the arena.
[n] a closely fitting covering for the head and neck, usually made from wool
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tread
e.g. They kept slipping and treading on each other but, eventually, they all scrambled in through the window.
[v] to put your foot on something or to press something down with your foot
e.g.1 I kept treading on his toes when we were dancing.
e.g.2 Yuck! Look what I've just trodden in!
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girth
e.g. One girl was trying to mount, but the girth on her pony hadn't been done up tightly enough so the saddle immediately slipped, tipping the rider straight off onto the ground.
[n] the strap that goes around the middle of a horse to keep the saddle (= rider's seat) or the load in the right position
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mount
e.g. One girl was trying to mount, but the girth on her pony hadn't been done up tightly enough so the saddle immediately slipped, tipping the rider straight off onto the ground.
[v] to get on a horse, bicycle, etc.. in order to ride
e.g. She mounted her horse and rode off.
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hectic
e.g. I'm afraid it's rather hectic today, girls.
[adj] very busy; full of activity
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paddock
e.g. "I'll meet you in the paddock, girls!" she called over her shoulder.
[n] an area surrounded by fences where horses or cars are kept and shown to the public before a race
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despairingly
e.g. "This is awful," she said despairingly.
[adv] showing that you feel that there is no hope and that you can do nothing to improve a difficult or worrying situation
e.g. He rubbed his hand despairingly over his face.
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dismay
e.g. She stared in dismay as another horse trotted past without a rider on its back.
[n] a feeling of unhappiness and disappointment
e.g. The fans watched in/with dismay as their team lost 42–11.
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stirrup
e.g. "Good boy, Brandy," Kirsty said, patting her toffee-coloured pony as she adjusted her stirrups.
[n] one of a pair of pieces of metal shaped like the letter D that hang from the side of a horse's saddle, used for resting your foot when you are riding
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canter
e.g. He was cantering in a circle, riding confidently and with skill.
[v] If a horse canters, it moves at quite a fast but easy and comfortable speed
e.g. The riders cantered round the field a few times.
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cackle
e.g. The goblin cackled and shook his head.
[v] to laugh in a loud, high voice:
e.g.1 A group of women were cackling in a corner.
e.g.2 a cackling witch
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hunch
e.g. "OK," Kirsty replied, hunching lower over Brandy and urging him to go faster.
[v] to lean forward with your shoulders raised or to bend your back and shoulders into a rounded shape
e.g.1 We hunched round the fire to keep warm.
e.g.2 Stand up straight and don't hunch your back.
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break into a gallop
e.g. The goblin urged his horse on and it broke into a gallop, pulling away from Brandy and Shadow.
[v] [for a horse] to speed up to a gallop
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frantically
e.g. She tried frantically to think of a way to stop her pony, but her mind was blank with fright.
[adj] done in a hurried way and in a state of excitement or confusion
e.g.1 I've been working frantically all week to get it finished on time.
e.g.2 My dog was frantically pulling at the lead, obviously very scared.
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rein
e.g. Kirsty's hands were sweating, and suddenly the reins slipped from her grasp altogether.
[n] a long, thin piece of material, especially leather, that helps you to control and direct a horse
e.g. You pull on both reins to stop or slow a horse, but only the left rein to turn left.
