Snow Queen - The Snow Queen (p. 1) Flashcards
Old Nick n.
(old-fashioned, humorous) the Devil n.
(old-fashioned, humorous) the Devil n.
Old Nick n.
possess v. /pəˈzes/
(formal) to have or own something v.
(formal) to have or own something v.
possess v. /pəˈzes/
shrink v.
to become or to make st smaller in size or amount v.
Ex.: The tumour had shrunk to the size of a pea.
Ex.2: The market for their products is shrinking.
Ex.3: The internet in a sense has shrunk the world.
to become or to make st smaller in size or amount v.
shrink v.
Ex.: The tumour had shrunk to the size of a pea.
Ex.2: The market for their products is shrinking.
Ex.3: The internet in a sense has shrunk the world.
repulsive pron.
/rɪˈpʌlsɪv/
freckle n. /ˈfrekl/
a small, pale brown spot on a person’s skin, especially on their face, that often becomes darker after time spent in the sun / sarda n.
Ex.: She had wonderful clear skin with an attractive sprinkling of freckles.
a small, pale brown spot on a person’s skin, especially on their face, that often becomes darker after time spent in the sun / sarda n.
freckle n. /ˈfrekl/
Ex.: She had wonderful clear skin with an attractive sprinkling of freckles.
amusing a.
funny and giving pleasure / divertido, engraçado a.
Ex.: an amusing story/game/incident
Ex.2: She writes very amusing letters.
Ex.3: I didn't find the joke at all amusing.
Ex.4: She told us about an amusing incident that happened on her way home.
funny and giving pleasure / divertido, engraçado a.
amusing a.
Ex.: an amusing story/game/incident
Ex.2: She writes very amusing letters.
Ex.3: I didn't find the joke at all amusing.
Ex.4: She told us about an amusing incident that happened on her way home.
pious a. /ˈpaɪəs/
having or showing a deep respect for God and religion; devout a. op.: impious
Ex.: pious acts
having or showing a deep respect for God and religion; devout a.
pious /// op.: impious a. /ˈpaɪəs/
Ex.: pious acts
grin n.
a big smile that shows your teeth n.
Ex.: ‘A great win,’ Mike said with a broad grin.
a big smile that shows your teeth n.
grin n.
Ex.: ‘A great win,’ Mike said with a broad grin.
Clever and showing skill; ingenious a.
Sb who uses their intelligence to get what they want, especially by tricking or cheating people a.
cunning a.
Ex.: It was a cunning piece of detective work.
Ex.2: A cunning and resourceful criminal
cunning a.
Clever and showing skill; ingenious a.
Sb who is cunning uses their intelligence to get what they want, especially by tricking or cheating people a.
Ex.: A cunning and resourceful criminal
Ex.2: It was a cunning piece of detective work.
(formal) to give a spoken or written report of st; to tell a story v.
relate v.
Ex.: Then he related a story about his days working in a research laboratory.
Ex.2: She relates her childhood experiences in the first chapters.
Ex.3: He related the facts of the case to journalists.
Ex.4: She related how he had run away from home as a boy.
Ex.5: The story relates that an angel appeared and told him to sing.
relate v.
(formal) to give a spoken or written report of st; to tell a story v.
Ex.: Then he related a story about his days working in a research laboratory.
Ex.2: She relates her childhood experiences in the first chapters.
Ex.3: He related the facts of the case to journalists.
Ex.4: She related how he had run away from home as a boy.
Ex.5: The story relates that an angel appeared and told him to sing.
take place v.
to happen, especially after previously being arranged or planned v.
Ex.: The film festival takes place in October.
Ex.2: We may never discover what took place that night.
to happen, especially after previously being arranged or planned v.
take place v.
Ex.: The film festival takes place in October.
Ex.2: We may never discover what took place that night.
1. (especially Br.) in many directions in a place; here and there prep.
2. (especially Br.) in various parts of a place; here and there prep.
about prep.
1. Ex.: We wandered about the town for an hour or so.
1. Ex.: He looked about the room.
2. Ex.: The papers were strewn about the room.
about prep.
1. (especially Br.) in many directions in a place; here and there prep.
Ex.: We wandered about the town for an hour or so.
Ex.: He looked about the room.
2. (especially Br.) in various parts of a place; here and there prep.
Ex.: The papers were strewn about the room.
hideously ad. /ˈhɪdiəsli/
in a very ugly or unpleasant way ad.
Ex.: His face was hideously deformed.
in a very ugly or unpleasant way ad.
hideously ad. /ˈhɪdiəsli/
Ex.: His face was hideously deformed.
(Br.) upwards (Am.) upward ad.
towards a higher place or position ad.
Ex.: Place your hands on the table with the palms facing upwards.
Ex.2: We were moving upwards at an incredible speed.
Ex.3: A flight of steps led upwards to the front door.
Ex.4: He was pointing upwards at the roof.
Ex.5: The corners of her mouth curved upwards in amusement.
towards a higher place or position ad.
(Br.) upwards (Am.) upward ad.
Ex.: Place your hands on the table with the palms facing upwards.
Ex.2: We were moving upwards at an incredible speed.
Ex.3: A flight of steps led upwards to the front door.
Ex.4: He was pointing upwards at the roof.
Ex.5: The corners of her mouth curved upwards in amusement.
shatter v.
to suddenly break into small pieces; to make st suddenly break into small pieces v.
Ex.: He dropped the vase and it shattered into pieces on the floor.
Ex.2: the sound of shattering glass
Ex.3: The explosion shattered all the windows in the building into millions of pieces.
to suddenly break into small pieces; to make st suddenly break into small pieces v.
shatter v.
Ex.: He dropped the vase and it shattered into pieces on the floor.
Ex.2: the sound of shattering glass
Ex.3: The explosion shattered all the windows in the building into millions of pieces.
far ad.
very much; to a great degree ad.
Ex.: That's a far better idea.
Ex.2: The damage was far worse than I'd expected.
Ex.3: a drug that gives heart attack victims a far greater chance of survival
Ex.4: There are far more opportunities for young people than there used to be.
Ex.5: She always gives us far too much homework.
Ex.6: The results far exceeded my expectations.
Ex.7: The benefits far outweigh the cost.
Ex.8: It had been a success far beyond their expectations.
Ex.9: He's fallen far behind in his work.
very much; to a great degree ad.
far ad.
Ex.: That's a far better idea.
Ex.2: The damage was far worse than I'd expected.
Ex.3: a drug that gives heart attack victims a far greater chance of survival
Ex.4: There are far more opportunities for young people than there used to be.
Ex.5: She always gives us far too much homework.
Ex.6: The results far exceeded my expectations.
Ex.7: The benefits far outweigh the cost.
Ex.8: It had been a success far beyond their expectations.
Ex.9: He's fallen far behind in his work.
windowpane n. /ˈwɪndəʊpeɪn/
a piece of glass in a window n.
Ex.: Rain was beating against the windowpanes.
a piece of glass in a window n.
windowpane n. /ˈwɪndəʊpeɪn/
Ex.: Rain was beating against the windowpanes.
pane n. /peɪn/
a single sheet of glass in a window n.
Ex.: a pane of glass
Ex.2: a windowpane
a single sheet of glass in a window n.
pane n. /peɪn/
Ex.: a pane of glass
Ex.2: a windowpane
at once i.
immediately; without delay i.
Ex.: Come here at once!
immediately; without delay i.
at once i.
Ex.: Come here at once!
cannot see/think straight i.
to be unable to see or think clearly i.
Ex.: She was too tired to be able to think straight.
to be unable to see or think clearly i.
cannot see/think straight i.
Ex.: She was too tired to be able to think straight.
(Br.) the Evil One n.
the devil; Satan n.
(Archaic - /ɑːrˈkeɪɪk/ ) the devil; Satan n.
(Br.) the Evil One n.
tickle v.
to please and interest sb v.
Ex.: to tickle somebody’s imagination
Ex.2: I was tickled to discover that we'd both done the same thing.
vaso n.
pot n.
Ex.: Flowers in pots.
to please and interest sb v.
tickle v.
Ex.: to tickle somebody’s imagination
Ex.2: I was tickled to discover that we'd both done the same thing.
pot n.
vaso n.
Ex.: Flowers in pots.
dwell v. /dwel/
(formal or literary) to live somewhere v.
Ex.: He dwelt in a ruined cottage on the hillside.
Ex.2: For ten years she dwelled among the nomads of North America.
Ex.3: The gorillas dwell in the high rainforests of Rwanda.
(formal or literary) to live somewhere v.
dwell v. /dwel/
Ex.: He dwelt in a ruined cottage on the hillside.
Ex.2: For ten years she dwelled among the nomads of North America.
Ex.3: The gorillas dwell in the high rainforests of Rwanda.
attic n. /ˈætɪk/
a room or space just below the roof of a house, often used for storing things / sótão n.
Ex.: furniture stored in the attic
Ex.2: an attic bedroom
Ex.3: Her photography studio was a converted attic.
a room or space just below the roof of a house, often used for storing things / sótão n.
attic n. /ˈætɪk/
Ex.: furniture stored in the attic
Ex.2: an attic bedroom
Ex.3: Her photography studio was a converted attic.
hit on/upon v.
(rather informal) to think of a good idea suddenly or by chance v.
Ex.: She hit on the perfect title for her new novel.
(rather informal) to think of a good idea suddenly or by chance v.
hit on/upon v.
Ex.: She hit on the perfect title for her new novel.
put forth v.
(formal) to develop or produce new leaves, shoots (broto), etc.
Ex.: The rose-bushes put forth long shoots.
(formal) to develop or produce new leaves, shoots (brotos), etc. v.
put forth v.
Ex.: The rose-bushes put forth long shoots.
shoot n.
the above-ground part of the plant that bears the flowering buds, lateral buds and flowering stems / broto n.
Ex.: new green shoots
Ex.2: bamboo shoots
the above-ground part of the plant that bears the flowering buds, lateral buds and flowering stems / broto n.
shoot n.
Ex.: new green shoots
Ex.2: bamboo shoots
be entwined v. /ɪnˈtwaɪn/
to be very closely involved or connected with something v.
Ex.: Her destiny was entwined with his.
Ex.2: Their lives are entwined.
to be very closely involved or connected with something v.
be entwined v. /ɪnˈtwaɪn/
Ex.: Her destiny was entwined with his.
Ex.2: Their lives are entwined.
triumphal a. /traɪˈʌmfl/
done or made in order to celebrate a great success or victory a.
Ex.: a triumphal parade
Ex.2: a Roman triumphal arch
done or made in order to celebrate a great success or victory a.
triumphal a. /traɪˈʌmfl/
Ex.: a triumphal parade
Ex.2: a Roman triumphal arch
foliage n. /ˈfəʊliɪdʒ/
[unc.] the leaves of a tree or plant; leaves and branches together n.
Ex.: dense green foliage
[unc.] the leaves of a tree or plant; leaves and branches together n.
foliage n. /ˈfəʊliɪdʒ/
Ex.: dense green foliage
arch pron.
/ɑːrtʃ/
bound n.
(formal) a high or long jump n.
Ex.: The dog cleared the gate in one bound.
(formal) a high or long jump n.
bound n.
Ex.: The dog cleared the gate in one bound.
(rather formal) all the time or every time; always ad.
ever ad.
Ex.: Paul, ever the optimist, agreed to try again.
Ex.2: She married the prince and they lived happily ever after.
Ex.3: He said he would love her for ever (and ever).
Ex.4: Their debts grew ever larger (= kept increasing).
Ex.5: the ever-growing problem
Ex.6: an ever-present danger
ever ad.
(rather formal) all the time or every time; always ad.
Ex.: Paul, ever the optimist, agreed to try again.
Ex.2: She married the prince and they lived happily ever after.
Ex.3: He said he would love her for ever (and ever).
Ex.4: Their debts grew ever larger (= kept increasing).
Ex.5: the ever-growing problem
Ex.6: an ever-present danger
swarm n. /swɔːrm/
a large group of insects, especially bees, moving together in the same direction / enxame n.
Ex.: a swarm of bees/locusts/flies
Ex.: Gnats came in swarms to torment them.
a large group of insects, especially bees, moving together in the same direction / enxame n.
swarm n. /swɔːrm/
Ex.: a swarm of bees/locusts/flies
Ex.: Gnats came in swarms to torment them.
having a large number of people or a large amount of st in one place / lotado a.
thick a.
Ex.: The beach was thick with sunbathers.
thick a.
having a large number of people or a large amount of something in one place a.
Ex.: The beach was thick with sunbathers.
many a time | many’s the time (that)… i.
(old-fashioned) many times; frequently i.
(old-fashioned) many times; frequently i.
many a time | many’s the time (that)… i.
smooth v. /smuːð/
to make st smooth v.
Ex.: He smoothed his hair back.
Ex.2: She was smoothing out the creases in her skirt.
Ex.3: He took the letter and smoothed it flat on the table.
to make st smooth v.
smooth v. /smuːð/
Ex.: He smoothed his hair back.
Ex.2: She was smoothing out the creases in her skirt.
Ex.3: He took the letter and smoothed it flat on the table.
gauze n. /ɡɔːz/
[uncountable] a type of light cloth that you can see through, usually made of cotton or silk n.
[uncountable] a type of light cloth that you can see through, usually made of cotton or silk n.
gauze n. /ɡɔːz/
looking like a star a.
starry a.
Ex.: starry flowers
starry a.
looking like a star a.
Ex.: starry flowers
dainty a. /ˈdeɪnti/
(of people and things) small and pretty in a way that people find attractive; delicate a.
Ex.: dainty feet
Ex.2: a dainty porcelain cup
(of people and things) small and pretty in a way that people find attractive; delicate a.
dainty a. /ˈdeɪnti/
Ex.: dainty feet
Ex.2: a dainty porcelain cup
dazzling a. /ˈdæzlɪŋ/
(of light) so bright that you cannot see for a short time; blinding a.
Ex.: a dazzling white light
(of light) so bright that you cannot see for a short time; blinding a.
dazzling a. /ˈdæzlɪŋ/
Ex.: a dazzling white light
shining brightly with many small flashes of light; sparkling a.
glittering a.
Ex.: glittering jewels
glittering a.
shining brightly with many small flashes of light; sparkling a.
Ex.: glittering jewels
beckon v.
to give sb a signal using your finger or hand, especially to tell them to move nearer or to follow you; signal v.
Ex.: He beckoned to the waiter to bring the bill.
Ex.2: The boss beckoned him into her office.
Ex.3: She beckoned him to come and join them.
to give sb a signal using your finger or hand, especially to tell them to move nearer or to follow you; signal v.
beckon v.
Ex.: He beckoned to the waiter to bring the bill.
Ex.2: The boss beckoned him into her office.
Ex.3: She beckoned him to come and join them.
[uncountable] the thin white layer of ice that forms when the temperature drops below 0° Celsius n.
frost n.
Ex.: The car windows were covered with frost.
frost n.
[uncountable] the thin white layer of ice that forms when the temperature drops below 0° Celsius n.
Ex.: The car windows were covered with frost.
bud n. /bʌd/
a small closed part that grows on a plant and from which a flower, leaf or stem develops; a flower or leaf that is not fully open / botão n.
Ex.: the first buds appearing in spring
Ex.: The tree is in bud already.
a small closed part that grows on a plant and from which a flower, leaf or stem develops; a flower or leaf that is not fully open / botão n.
bud n. /bʌd/
Ex.: the first buds appearing in spring
Ex.: The tree is in bud already.
swallow n.
a small bird, with long pointed wings and a tail with two points, that migrates (= moves from one part of the world to another according to the season) / andorinha n.
a small bird, with long pointed wings and a tail with two points, that migrates (= moves from one part of the world to another according to the season) / andorinha n.
swallow n.
bloom v. /bluːm/
to produce flowers; to flower v.
Ex.: Most roses will begin to bloom from late May.
Ex.2: Tulips were blooming as far as the eye could see.
to produce flowers; to flower v.
bloom v. /bluːm/
Ex.: Most roses will begin to bloom from late May.
Ex.2: Tulips were blooming as far as the eye could see.
psalm n. /sɑːm/
a song, poem or prayer that praises God, especially one in the Bible n.
Ex.: the Book of Psalms
a song, poem or prayer that praises God, especially one in the Bible n.
psalm n. /sɑːm/
Ex.: the Book of Psalms
fragrant a. /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
having a pleasant smell a.
Ex.: fragrant herbs/flowers/oils
Ex.2: The air was fragrant with scents from the sea and the hills.
Ex.3: Swallows swooped through the fragrant evening air.
having a pleasant smell a.
fragrant a. /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
Ex.: fragrant herbs/flowers/oils
Ex.2: The air was fragrant with scents from the sea and the hills.
Ex.3: Swallows swooped through the fragrant evening air.
steeple n. /ˈstiːpl/
a tall pointed tower on the roof of a church, often with a spire on it / campanário n.
a tall pointed tower on the roof of a church, often with a spire on it / campanário n.
steeple n. /ˈstiːpl/
(of clock) to show the time by making a ringing noise, etc. v.
strike v.
Ex.: Did you hear the clock strike?
Ex.2: Four o’clock had just struck.
Ex.3: The clock has just struck three.
strike v.
(of clock) to show the time by making a ringing noise, etc. v.
Ex.: Did you hear the clock strike?
Ex.2: Four o’clock had just struck.
Ex.3: The clock has just struck three.
shooting pain n.
An intense sensation of discomfort or distress that radiates from one location to another sharply n.
An intense sensation of discomfort or distress that radiates from one location to another sharply n.
shooting pain n.
hateful a. /ˈheɪtfl/
very unkind or unpleasant a.
Ex.: a hateful person/place/face
Ex.2: I don't understand how people can be so hateful to one another.
very unkind or unpleasant a.
hateful a. /ˈheɪtfl/
Ex.: a hateful person/place/face
Ex.2: I don't understand how people can be so hateful to one another.
[count.] a bad or weak aspect of somebody’s character n.
fault n.
Ex.: He's proud of his children and blind to their faults.
Ex.2: I love her for all her faults (= in spite of them).
Ex.3: I think my worst fault is impatience.
fault n.
[count.] a bad or weak aspect of somebody’s character n.
Ex.: He's proud of his children and blind to their faults.
Ex.2: I love her for all her faults (= in spite of them).
Ex.3: I think my worst fault is impatience.
magnify v.
to make st bigger, louder or stronger v.
Ex.: The sound was magnified by the high roof.
Ex.2: The dry summer has magnified the problem of water shortages.
to make st bigger, louder or stronger v.
magnify v.
Ex.: The sound was magnified by the high roof.
Ex.2: The dry summer has magnified the problem of water shortages.
no/any longer i.
used to say that st that was possible or true before, is not now i.
Ex.: I can't wait any longer.
Ex.2: He no longer lives here.
used to say that st that was possible or true before, is not now i.
no/any longer i.
Ex.: I can't wait any longer.
Ex.2: He no longer lives here.
Goodness! | Goodness me! | My goodness! | Goodness gracious! | Good gracious! i.
(informal) used to express surprise i.
Ex.: Goodness, what a big balloon!
Ex.2: My goodness, you have been busy!
Ex.3: Goodness me, no!
(informal) used to express surprise i.
Goodness! | Goodness me! | My goodness! | Goodness gracious! | Good gracious! i.
Ex.: Goodness, what a big balloon!
Ex.2: My goodness, you have been busy!
Ex.3: Goodness me, no!
crooked a. /ˈkrʊkɪd/
not in a straight line; bent or twisted a.
Ex.: a crooked nose/smile
Ex.2: a village of crooked streets
Ex.3: Your glasses are on crooked.
not in a straight line; bent or twisted a.
crooked a. /ˈkrʊkɪd/
Ex.: a crooked nose/smile
Ex.2: a village of crooked streets
Ex.3: Your glasses are on crooked.
tear v.
to remove st from st else by pulling it roughly or violently; rip v.
Ex.: The storm nearly tore the roof off.
Ex.2: He tore his clothes off (= took them off quickly and carelessly) and dived into the lake.
to remove st from st else by pulling it roughly or violently; rip v.
tear v.
Ex.: The storm nearly tore the roof off.
Ex.2: He tore his clothes off (= took them off quickly and carelessly) and dived into the lake.
spring v. /sprɪŋ/
(of a person or an animal) to move suddenly and with one quick movement in a particular direction; leap v.
Ex.: The cat crouched ready to spring.
Ex.2: He turned off the alarm and sprang out of bed.
Ex.3: She sprang back in alarm.
Ex.4: Eric sprang forward and tackled the man to the ground.
Ex.5: Everyone sprang to their feet (= stood up suddenly) when the principal walked in.
Ex.6: She sprang from her chair and gave me a warm hug.
Ex.7: The attacker sprang out at her from a doorway.
(of a person or an animal) to move suddenly and with one quick movement in a particular direction; leap v.
spring v. /sprɪŋ/
Ex.: The cat crouched ready to spring.
Ex.2: He turned off the alarm and sprang out of bed.
Ex.3: She sprang back in alarm.
Ex.4: Eric sprang forward and tackled the man to the ground.
Ex.5: Everyone sprang to their feet (= stood up suddenly) when the principal walked in.
Ex.6: She sprang from her chair and gave me a warm hug.
Ex.7: The attacker sprang out at her from a doorway.
mimic v. /ˈmɪmɪk/
to copy the way sb speaks, moves, behaves, etc., especially in order to make other people laugh v.
Ex.: She's always mimicking the teachers.
Ex.2: He mimicked her southern accent.
Ex.3: ‘It's not fair!’ she mimicked.
to copy the way sb speaks, moves, behaves, etc., especially in order to make other people laugh v.
mimic v. /ˈmɪmɪk/
Ex.: She's always mimicking the teachers.
Ex.2: He mimicked her southern accent.
Ex.3: ‘It's not fair!’ she mimicked.
peculiar a. /pɪˈkjuːliər/
strange or unusual, especially in a way that is unpleasant or makes you worried a.
Ex.: a peculiar smell/taste
Ex.2: The meat tasted rather peculiar.
Ex.3: There was something peculiar in the way he smiled.
Ex.4: I had a peculiar feeling we'd met before.
Ex.5: He died in very peculiar circumstances.
Ex.6: For some peculiar reason, she refused to come inside.
strange or unusual, especially in a way that is unpleasant or makes you worried a.
peculiar a. /pɪˈkjuːliər/
Ex.: a peculiar smell/taste
Ex.2: The meat tasted rather peculiar.
Ex.3: There was something peculiar in the way he smiled.
Ex.4: I had a peculiar feeling we'd met before.
Ex.5: He died in very peculiar circumstances.
Ex.6: For some peculiar reason, she refused to come inside.
remarkable a. /rɪˈmɑːrkəbl/
unusual or surprising in a way that causes people to take notice / notável, marcante, impressionante a.
Ex.: a remarkable achievement/career/talent
Ex.2: She was a truly remarkable woman.
Ex.3: What is even more remarkable about the whole thing is…
Ex.4: The area is remarkable for its scenery.
Ex.5: It is remarkable that nobody noticed sooner.
unusual or surprising in a way that causes people to take notice / notável, marcante, impressionante a.
remarkable a. /rɪˈmɑːrkəbl/
Ex.: a remarkable achievement/career/talent
Ex.2: She was a truly remarkable woman.
Ex.3: What is even more remarkable about the whole thing is…
Ex.4: The area is remarkable for its scenery.
Ex.5: It is remarkable that nobody noticed sooner.
magnifying glass n.
a lens, usually with a handle, that you look through and that makes things look bigger than they really are n.
Ex.: He examined the stamp under a powerful magnifying glass.
Ex.2: peering at it through her magnifying glass
a lens, usually with a handle, that you look through and that makes things look bigger than they really are n.
magnifying glass n.
Ex.: He examined the stamp under a powerful magnifying glass.
Ex.2: peering at it through her magnifying glass
