Chapter 8 - Hani Flashcards
drag v.
[trans] to pull sb/st along with effort and difficulty v.
Ex.: The sack is too heavy to lift—you’ll have to drag it.
Ex.2: I dragged the chair over to the window.
Ex.3: They dragged her from her bed.
Ex.4: He quickly dragged a comb through his hair.
Ex.5: She managed to drag him clear of the wreckage.
[trans] to pull sb/st along with effort and difficulty v.
drag v.
Ex.: The sack is too heavy to lift—you’ll have to drag it.
Ex.2: I dragged the chair over to the window.
Ex.3: They dragged her from her bed.
Ex.4: He quickly dragged a comb through his hair.
Ex.5: She managed to drag him clear of the wreckage.
the other way around i.
the opposite of what is expected or supposed i.
Ex.: It was you who sought me out, not the other way around.
the opposite of what is expected or supposed i.
the other way around i.
Ex.: It was you who sought me out, not the other way around.
stern a. /stɜːrn/
serious and often showing that you do not approve of sb/st; expecting sb to obey you; strict a.
Ex.: a stern face/expression/look
Ex.2: a stern warning
Ex.3: Her voice was stern.
Ex.4: The police are planning sterner measures to combat crime.
serious and often showing that you do not approve of sb/st; expecting sb to obey you; strict a.
stern a. /stɜːrn/
Ex.: a stern face/expression/look
Ex.2: a stern warning
Ex.3: Her voice was stern.
Ex.4: The police are planning sterner measures to combat crime.
a change of heart i.
if you have it, your attitude towards st changes, usually making you feel more friendly, helpful, etc. i.
Ex.: Dan did not want to get married but recently he’s had a change of heart.
Ex.2: He said he’s not coming, but he might have a change of heart.
if you have it, your attitude towards st changes, usually making you feel more friendly, helpful, etc. i.
a change of heart i.
Ex.: Dan did not want to get married but recently he’s had a change of heart.
Ex.2: He said he’s not coming, but he might have a change of heart.
cough up v.
give st reluctantly, especially money or information that is due or required v.
Ex.: He coughed up the monthly subscription fee to continue with the service.
Ex.2: Steve finally coughed up the money he owed us.
give st reluctantly, especially money or information that is due or required v.
cough up v.
Ex.: He coughed up the monthly subscription fee to continue with the service.
Ex.2: Steve finally coughed up the money he owed us.
scoff v.
[int, trans] to talk about sb/st in a way that makes it clear that you think they are stupid or silly; mock / zombar, caçoar v.
Ex.: Don’t scoff—she’s absolutely right.
Ex.2: He scoffed at our amateurish attempts.
Ex.3: ‘Don’t be ridiculous,’ she scoffed.
[int, trans] to talk about sb/st in a way that makes it clear that you think they are stupid or silly; mock / zombar, caçoar v.
scoff v.
Ex.: Don’t scoff—she’s absolutely right.
Ex.2: He scoffed at our amateurish attempts.
Ex.3: ‘Don’t be ridiculous,’ she scoffed.
entertain v. /ˌentərˈteɪn/
[trans, int] to interest sb or make sb laugh in order to please them v.
Ex.: The aim of the series is both to entertain and inform.
Ex.2: Afterwards live bands will entertain the crowd.
Ex.3: Parents can relax while the kids entertain themselves in the outdoor playground.
Ex.4: He entertained us for hours with his stories and jokes.
Ex.5: They learned to entertain themselves with hobbies that required little or no money.
[trans, int] to interest sb or make sb laugh in order to please them v.
entertain v. /ˌentərˈteɪn/
Ex.: The aim of the series is both to entertain and inform.
Ex.2: Afterwards live bands will entertain the crowd.
Ex.3: Parents can relax while the kids entertain themselves in the outdoor playground.
Ex.4: He entertained us for hours with his stories and jokes.
Ex.5: They learned to entertain themselves with hobbies that required little or no money.
play along v.
to pretend to agree with sb/st v.
Ex.: I decided to play along with her idea.
to pretend to agree with sb/st v.
play along v.
Ex.: I decided to play along with her idea.
within reason i.
when you will do anything that is fair or reasonable and not too extreme i.
Ex.: I will take any job that comes along, within reason.
when you will do anything that is fair or reasonable and not too extreme i.
anything that is fair or reasonable and not too extreme i.
Ex.: I will take any job that comes along, within reason.
scrunch (up) v.
[trans] to make st become smaller or squeezed together / comprimir v.
Ex.: The hedgehog scrunched itself up into a ball.
Ex.2: She scrunched up her face, as if about to cry.
Ex.3: She makes funny faces, scrunching up her nose and holding it.
Ex.4: He scrunched his eyes tightly.
[trans] to make st become smaller or squeezed together / comprimir v.
scrunch (up) v.
Ex.: The hedgehog scrunched itself up into a ball.
Ex.2: She scrunched up her face, as if about to cry.
Ex.3: She makes funny faces, scrunching up her nose and holding it.
Ex.4: He scrunched his eyes tightly.
grunt v.
[int, trans] (of people) to make a short, low sound in your throat, especially to show that you are in pain, annoyed or not interested; to say st using this sound / grunhir v.
Ex.: He pulled harder on the rope, grunting with the effort.
Ex.2: When I told her what had happened she just grunted and turned back to her book.
Ex.3: He grunted something about being late and rushed out.
Ex.4: ‘Thanks,’ he grunted.
[int, trans] (of people) to make a short, low sound in your throat, especially to show that you are in pain, annoyed or not interested; to say st using this sound / grunhir v.
grunt v.
Ex.: He pulled harder on the rope, grunting with the effort.
Ex.2: When I told her what had happened she just grunted and turned back to her book.
Ex.3: He grunted something about being late and rushed out.
Ex.4: ‘Thanks,’ he grunted.
come over (to…) v.
to come to a place, especially sb’s house, in order to visit for a short time v.
to come to a place, especially sb’s house, in order to visit for a short time v.
come over (to…) v.
logistics pron.
/ləˈdʒɪstɪks/
expectantly pron.
/ɪkˈspektəntli/
a ray/ball of sunshine i.
(informal) a person or thing that makes life brighter or more cheerful i.
Ex.: My nephew is a little ray of sunshine.
(informal) a person or thing that makes life brighter or more cheerful i.
a ray/ball of sunshine i.
Ex.: My nephew is a little ray of sunshine.
rattle off v. /ˈrætl/
to say st from memory without having to think too hard v.
Ex.: She can rattle off the names of all the presidents of the US.
to say st from memory without having to think too hard v.
rattle off v. /ˈrætl/
Ex.: She can rattle off the names of all the presidents of the US.
dash v. /dæʃ/
[int] to go somewhere very quickly; rush v.
Ex.: I must dash (= leave quickly), I’m late.
Ex.2: She dashed off to keep an appointment.
Ex.3: He dashed along the platform and jumped on the train.
Ex.4: He dashed frantically across the road.
[int] to go somewhere very quickly; rush v.
dash v. /dæʃ/
Ex.: I must dash (= leave quickly), I’m late.
Ex.2: She dashed off to keep an appointment.
Ex.3: He dashed along the platform and jumped on the train.
Ex.4: He dashed frantically across the road.
(Br.) sitting room n.
(Br. and Am.) living room n.
a room in a house where people sit together, watch television, etc. n.
a room in a house where people sit together, watch television, etc. n.
(Br.) sitting room n.
(Br. and Am.) living room n.
tap (away) v.
[int, trans] to hit sb/st quickly and lightly v.
Ex.: Someone tapped at the door.
Ex.2: He was busy tapping away at his computer.
Ex.3: Ralph tapped me on the shoulder.
Ex.4: Tap the icon to open the app.
[int, trans] to hit sb/st quickly and lightly v.
tap (away) v.
Ex.: Someone tapped at the door.
Ex.2: He was busy tapping away at his computer.
Ex.3: Ralph tapped me on the shoulder.
Ex.4: Tap the icon to open the app.
nonchalantly ad.
(Br.) /ˈnɒnʃələntli/
(Am.) /ˌnɑːnʃəˈlɑːntli/
in a calm and relaxed way, showing no sign of worry; casually ad.
Ex.: He was leaning nonchalantly against the wall.
Ex.2: ‘I already know,’ she replied nonchalantly.
in a calm and relaxed way, showing no sign of worry; casually ad.
nonchalantly ad.
(Br.) /ˈnɒnʃələntli/
(Am.) /ˌnɑːnʃəˈlɑːntli/
Ex.: He was leaning nonchalantly against the wall.
Ex.2: ‘I already know,’ she replied nonchalantly.
dressing table n.
vanity table n.
(Am.) vanity n.
a piece of bedroom furniture like a table with drawers and a mirror on top / penteadeira n.
a piece of bedroom furniture like a table with drawers and a mirror on top / penteadeira n.
dressing table n.
vanity table n.
(Am.) vanity n.
(esp. Am.) vial n. /ˈvaɪəl/
(Br. and Am.) phial n. /ˈfaɪəl/
(formal) a small glass container, for medicine or perfume / frasco n.
Ex.: a vial of pills/perfume/toilet water
(formal) a small glass container, for medicine or perfume / frasco n.
(esp. Am.) vial n. /ˈvaɪəl/
(Br. and Am.) phial n. /ˈfaɪəl/
Ex.: a vial of pills/perfume/toilet water
funky a. /ˈfʌŋki/
having a strong unpleasant smell a.
having a strong unpleasant smell a.
funky a. /ˈfʌŋki/
remaining a.
[OBN] still needing to be done or dealt with / restante, remanescente a.
Ex.: The remaining twenty patients were transferred to another hospital.
Ex.2: Any remaining tickets for the concert will be sold on the door.
[OBN] still needing to be done or dealt with / restante, remanescente a.
remaining a.
Ex.: The remaining twenty patients were transferred to another hospital.
Ex.2: Any remaining tickets for the concert will be sold on the door.
let on (to sb) v.
(informal) to tell a secret v.
Ex.: I’m getting married next week, but please don’t let on to anyone.
Ex.2: She let on to her sister that she was leaving.
(informal) to tell a secret v.
let on (to sb) v.
Ex.: I’m getting married next week, but please don’t let on to anyone.
Ex.2: She let on to her sister that she was leaving.
flicker v.
[int] to move with small quick movements v.
Ex.: Her eyelids flickered as she slept.
[int] to move with small quick movements v.
flicker v.
Ex.: Her eyelids flickered as she slept.
bemused a. /bɪˈmjuːzd/
showing that you are confused and unable to think clearly a.
Ex.: a bemused expression/smile
Ex.2: She looked somewhat shaken and bemused by what had happened.
showing that you are confused and unable to think clearly a.
bemused a. /bɪˈmjuːzd/
Ex.: a bemused expression/smile
Ex.2: She looked somewhat shaken and bemused by what had happened.
Core subject n.
a subject required for completion of a course, major or specialisation, and may include compulsory and elective subjects n.
a subject required for completion of a course, major or specialisation, and may include compulsory and elective subjects n.
Core subject n.
Aunty n. /ˈænti/
(Indian English, South-East Asian English) used as a polite way of addressing or referring to an older woman n.
Ex.: Out of all the aunties in the neighbourhood, I’ve known her the longest.
(Indian English, South-East Asian English) used as a polite way of addressing or referring to an older woman n.
Aunty n. /ˈænti/
Ex.: Out of all the aunties in the neighbourhood, I’ve known her the longest.
out of earshot (of sb/st) i.
too far away to hear sb/st or to be heard i.
Ex.: We waited until Ted was safely out of earshot before discussing it.
Ex.2: He diplomatically moved out of earshot.
too far away to hear sb/st or to be heard i.
out of earshot (of sb/st) i.
Ex.: We waited until Ted was safely out of earshot before discussing it.
Ex.2: He diplomatically moved out of earshot.
headlight n.
(esp. in Br.) also headlamp n.
a large light, usually one of two, at the front of a vehicle; the beam from this light / farol n.
Ex.: He dipped his headlights (= directed the light downwards) for the oncoming traffic.
a large light, usually one of two, at the front of a vehicle; the beam from this light / farol n.
headlight n.
(esp. in Br.) also headlamp n.
Ex.: He dipped his headlights (= directed the light downwards) for the oncoming traffic.
perch v.
[int, trans] (informal) to sit or to make sb sit on st, especially on the edge of it v.
Ex.: We perched on a couple of high stools at the bar.
Ex.2: She perched herself on the edge of the bed.
Ex.3: My father used to perch me on the front of his bike.
[int, trans] (informal) to sit or to make sb sit on st, especially on the edge of it v.
perch v.
Ex.: We perched on a couple of high stools at the bar.
Ex.2: She perched herself on the edge of the bed.
Ex.3: My father used to perch me on the front of his bike.
comfy a. /ˈkʌmfi/
(comp. comfier or more comfy)
(informal) comfortable a.
Ex.: a comfy armchair/bed
Ex.2: You’ll be nice and comfy in this room.
Ex.3: There’s a terrace with comfy chairs where we can have a drink.
Ex.4: These slippers aren’t as comfy as my old ones.
(informal) comfortable a.
comfy a. /ˈkʌmfi/
(comp. comfier or more comfy)
Ex.: a comfy armchair/bed
Ex.2: You’ll be nice and comfy in this room.
Ex.3: There’s a terrace with comfy chairs where we can have a drink.
Ex.4: These slippers aren’t as comfy as my old ones.
give away v.
to make known st that sb wants to keep secret v.
Ex.: She gave away state secrets to the enemy.
Ex.2: It was supposed to be a surprise but the children gave the game away.
Ex.3: His voice gave him away.
to make known st that sb wants to keep secret v.
give away v.
Ex.: She gave away state secrets to the enemy.
Ex.2: It was supposed to be a surprise but the children gave the game away.
Ex.3: His voice gave him away.
shoot v.
[trans, no passive] to direct st at sb suddenly or quickly v.
Ex.: Journalists were shooting questions at the candidates.
Ex.2: She shot an angry glance at him.
Ex.3: She shot him an angry glance.
Ex.4: Darren shot her a filthy look.
[trans, no passive] to direct st at sb suddenly or quickly v.
shoot v.
Ex.: Journalists were shooting questions at the candidates.
Ex.2: She shot an angry glance at him.
Ex.3: She shot him an angry glance.
Ex.4: Darren shot her a filthy look.
partially ad. /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
partly; not completely ad.
Ex.: The road was partially blocked by a fallen tree.
Ex.2: It’s only partially true.
partly; not completely ad.
partially ad. /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
Ex.: The road was partially blocked by a fallen tree.
Ex.2: It’s only partially true.
at fault i.
responsible for an undesirable situation or event; in the wrong i.
Ex.: We recover compensation from the person at fault.
responsible for an undesirable situation or event; in the wrong i.
at fault i.
Ex.: We recover compensation from the person at fault.
snarl n. /snɑːrl/
[usually singular] an act of speaking in a rough, low, angry voice; the sound you make when you are angry, in pain, etc. n.
Ex.: a snarl of hate
Ex.2: She answered with an angry snarl.
Ex.3: She gave him a snarl.
[usually singular] an act of speaking in a rough, low, angry voice; the sound you make when you are angry, in pain, etc. n.
snarl n. /snɑːrl/
Ex.: a snarl of hate
Ex.2: She answered with an angry snarl.
Ex.3: She gave him a snarl.
take sb aback < v.
[usually passive] to shock or surprise sb very much v.
Ex.: Brendan was taken aback by her sudden question.
[usually passive] to shock or surprise sb very much v.
take sb aback < v.
Ex.: Brendan was taken aback by her sudden question.
a/that sinking feeling i.
(informal) an unpleasant feeling that you get when you realize that st bad has happened or is going to happen i.
Ex.: I had a horrible sinking feeling when I saw the ambulance outside the house.
(informal) an unpleasant feeling that you get when you realize that st bad has happened or is going to happen i.
a/that sinking feeling i.
Ex.: I had a horrible sinking feeling when I saw the ambulance outside the house.
mighty a.
(esp. literary) very strong and powerful a.
Ex.: a mighty warrior
Ex.2: He struck him with a mighty blow across his shoulder.
(esp. literary) very strong and powerful a.
mighty a.
Ex.: a mighty warrior
Ex.2: He struck him with a mighty blow across his shoulder.
stop/halt sb in their tracks; stop/halt/freeze in your tracks i.
to suddenly make sb stop by frightening or surprising them; to suddenly stop because st has frightened or surprised you i.
Ex.: The question stopped Alice in her tracks.
Ex.2: Suddenly he stopped dead in his tracks: what was he doing?
Ex.3: (figurative) The disease was stopped in its tracks by immunization programmes.
to suddenly make sb stop by frightening or surprising them; to suddenly stop because st has frightened or surprised you i.
stop/halt sb in their tracks; stop/halt/freeze in your tracks i.
Ex.: The question stopped Alice in her tracks.
Ex.2: Suddenly he stopped dead in his tracks: what was he doing?
Ex.3: (figurative) The disease was stopped in its tracks by immunization programmes.
make out v.
to manage to see sb/st or read or hear st; distinguish v.
Ex.: I could just make out a figure in the darkness.
Ex.2: I could hear voices but I couldn’t make out what they were saying.
to manage to see sb/st or read or hear st; distinguish v.
make out v.
Ex.: I could just make out a figure in the darkness.
Ex.2: I could hear voices but I couldn’t make out what they were saying.
gloat v. /ɡləʊt/
[int] to show that you are happy about your own success or sb else’s failure, in an unpleasant way v.
Ex.: She was still gloating about/at/over her rival’s disappointment.
Ex.2: Having lost a large percentage of the vote, they were in no position to gloat.
Ex.3: I hope you haven’t just come here to gloat.
Ex.4: He didn’t want to hear her gloating at his misfortune.
[int] to show that you are happy about your own success or sb else’s failure, in an unpleasant way v.
gloat v. /ɡləʊt/
Ex.: She was still gloating about/at/over her rival’s disappointment.
Ex.2: Having lost a large percentage of the vote, they were in no position to gloat.
Ex.3: I hope you haven’t just come here to gloat.
Ex.4: He didn’t want to hear her gloating at his misfortune.
hint n.
[usually singular] a small amount of st; suggestion, trace n.
Ex.: a hint of a smile
Ex.2: There was more than a hint of sadness in his voice.
Ex.3: The walls were painted white with a hint of peach.
Ex.4: Gail searched his face for the slightest hint of regret.
[usually singular] a small amount of st; suggestion, trace n.
hint n.
Ex.: a hint of a smile
Ex.2: There was more than a hint of sadness in his voice.
Ex.3: The walls were painted white with a hint of peach.
Ex.4: Gail searched his face for the slightest hint of regret.
smugness n. /ˈsmʌɡnəs/
[unc] (disapproving) the fact of looking or feeling too pleased about st you have done or achieved n.
Ex.: There was a hint of smugness in her voice.
[unc] (disapproving) the fact of looking or feeling too pleased about st you have done or achieved n.
smugness n. /ˈsmʌɡnəs/
Ex.: There was a hint of smugness in her voice.
get back v.
to return, especially to your home v.
Ex.: What time did you get back last night?
Ex.2: We only got back from our trip yesterday.
to return, especially to your home v.
get back v.
Ex.: What time did you get back last night?
Ex.2: We only got back from our trip yesterday.
(Am.) bastardize v. /ˈbæstərdaɪz/
(Br.) bastardise v. /ˈbɑːstədaɪz/, /ˈbæstədaɪz/
(formal) to copy st, but change parts of it so that it is not as good as the original v.
Ex.: He accused them of bastardizing his music.
(formal) to copy st, but change parts of it so that it is not as good as the original v.
(Am.) bastardize v. /ˈbæstərdaɪz/
(Br.) bastardise v. /ˈbɑːstədaɪz/, /ˈbæstədaɪz/
Ex.: He accused them of bastardizing his music.
bubble v.
[int] (of a feeling) to be felt strongly by a person; to be present in a situation v.
Ex.: Laughter bubbled up inside him.
Ex.2: the anger that bubbled beneath the surface
Ex.3: The meeting reignited passions that had been bubbling away underneath.
[int] (of a feeling) to be felt strongly by a person; to be present in a situation v.
bubble v.
Ex.: Laughter bubbled up inside him.
Ex.2: the anger that bubbled beneath the surface
Ex.3: The meeting reignited passions that had been bubbling away underneath.
worked up a. /ˌwɜːrkt ˈʌp/
[NBN] (informal) very excited or upset about st / exaltar-se, ficar nervoso a.
Ex.: There’s no point in getting worked up about it.
Ex.: What are you so worked up about?
[NBN] (informal) very excited or upset about st / exaltar-se, ficar nervoso a.
worked up a. /ˌwɜːrkt ˈʌp/
Ex.: There’s no point in getting worked up about it.
Ex.: What are you so worked up about?
blasphemous a. /ˈblæsfəməs/
(of behaviour or language) showing a lack of respect for God or religion a.
Ex.: Many people found the film blasphemous.
(of behaviour or language) showing a lack of respect for God or religion a.
blasphemous a. /ˈblæsfəməs/
Ex.: Many people found the film blasphemous.
constipated a. /ˈkɑːnstɪpeɪtɪd/
unable to get rid of waste material from the bowels easily / com prisão de ventre a.
Ex.: You should eat more fibre and fruit if you are constipated.
unable to get rid of waste material from the bowels easily / com prisão de ventre a.
constipated a. /ˈkɑːnstɪpeɪtɪd/
Ex.: You should eat more fibre and fruit if you are constipated.
fit n.
[count] a sudden short period of coughing or of laughing, that you cannot control / acesso, crise n.
Ex.: a fit of coughing
Ex.2: He had us all in fits (of laughter) with his jokes.
[count] a sudden short period of coughing or of laughing, that you cannot control / acesso, crise n.
fit n.
Ex.: a fit of coughing
Ex.2: He had us all in fits (of laughter) with his jokes.
meld (together) v. /meld/
[int, trans] (formal) to combine with st else; to make st combine with st else; blend v.
[int, trans] (formal) to combine with st else; to make st combine with st else; blend v.
meld (together) v. /meld/
guffaw n. /ɡəˈfɔː/
a noisy laugh / gargalhada n.
Ex.: She let out a loud guffaw.
Ex.2: He tried to ask her between guffaws what had happened.
a noisy laugh / gargalhada n.
guffaw n. /ɡəˈfɔː/
Ex.: She let out a loud guffaw.
Ex.2: He tried to ask her between guffaws what had happened.
