U-Mystery in the Moonlight Flashcards
(39 cards)
identical
look exactly the same
fraternal twins
twins who are born at the same time but are not identical
mane
a lot of hair
sprinkle
a small amount or number of sth that is dropped, spread or included somewhere
spun
spin spun(span) spun
mischief
bad behaviour (especially of children) that is annoying but does not cause any serious damage or harm
plot
plan,scheme
hatch
think of a plot and work it out
vacant
a house that is vacant is not being used to anyone
glimpse
a look at sb/sth for a very short time, when you do not see the person or thing completely
etc
et cetera (Latin)
glance
take a look
blind
a covering for a window, especially one made of a roll of fabric that is fixed at the top of the window and can be pulled up and down (aka shade)
drape
a long thick curtain (especially AmE, aka drapery)
recruit
to bring someone in to join
binoculars
an instrument, like two small TELESCOPES fixed together, that makes objects that are far away seem nearer when you look through it
(a pair of, aka field glasses)
peek
to look at sth quickly and secretly because you should not be looking at it
peer
to look closely or carefully at sth, especially when you cannot see it clearly
patio
a flat hard area outside, and usually behind, a house where people can sit
intent
focused and determined
lean
to bend or move from an upright position
spooky
strange and frightening
jitter
feelings of being anxious and nervous, especially before an important event or before having to do sth difficult
escapade
an exciting adventure (often one that people think is dangerous or stupid):