LETTER M Flashcards
Maiden name
the family name she has before she gets married.
Mailman
a person who is employed to deliver and collect letters and parcels.
Majorca
A Spanish island in the W Mediterranean: the largest of the Balearic Islands.
Make it up
To do something good for someone you have upset, in order to become friends with them again:
I’m sorry we can’t take you with us, but I promise I’ll make it up to you somehow
Margin
The edge or border of something
- The eastern margin of the Indian Ocean
An amount by which a thing is won or falls short
- They won by a convincing 17-point margin
Mate (verb)
come together
“successful males may mate with many females”
connect or be connected mechanically.
“a four-cylinder engine mated to a five-speed gearbox”
Meant to be
Usually, it is believed that ‘meant to be things’ are decided by God or such things are out of control.
*They knew as soon as they met that they were meant to be together
“If it’s meant to be, it’s meant to be, no matter how long it takes.”
I thought we could be friends, but I guess it just wasn’t meant to be.
Mercy
Compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one’s power to punish or harm.
- The boy was screaming and begging for mercy
Merging onto the freeway
Merging is done when two roadways join into one and the traffic on the main roadway must cooperate to allow enough space for vehicles to enter from the merging lane. Neither the merging vehicle nor the vehicles already on the highway have the right-of-way.
Mess
- A dirty or untidy state of things or of a place. Ex: “she made a mess of the kitchen”
- A situation or state of affairs that is confused or full of difficulties. Ex: “the economy is still in a terrible mess”
Milkshake
a cold drink made of milk, a sweet flavoring such as fruit or chocolate, and typically ice cream, whisked until it is frothy.
Mind you
Informal. used in speech to give stress to a statement that one is making so that a preceding or following statement will not be misunderstood. His advice wasn’t very helpful. I’m not criticizing him, mind you.
Mind your distance
To avoid going near someone or something, or to avoid getting too friendly with people. Ex: I have tried being friendly but she keeps her distance
Mindless eating machine
Expression. Eating a lot
Mine
used to refer to a thing or things belonging to or associated with the speaker.
* “you go your way and I’ll go mine”
* belonging to me, or that which belongs to me: “Whose bag is this?” “It’s mine.”
* Your hair is longer than mine. She’s a friend of mine.
Ministry of Sound or/ministry of Sound Group
A multimedia entertainment business based in London with a nightclub, shared workspace and private members’ club, worldwide events operation, music publishing business and fitness studio.
Misconception
A wrong or inaccurate idea or conception. Some students may believe that dinosaurs, cavemen and humans lived at the same time. However, there’s scientific evidence showing that it isn’t true. This belief is an example of a misconception or an idea that some people have that is scientifically inaccurate.
Miss
Used as a title before the name of an unmarried woman or girl
Miss Jones
mixer
a machine or device for mixing things, especially an electrical appliance for mixing foods.
“a food mixer”
Moist
Slightly or moderately wet
“the air was moist and heavy”
“her friend´s eyes became moist”
Momentous achievement
You can use it to refer to a major accomplishment or success. For example: “The victory of the Olympic athletes was a momentous achievement in the history of the sport.”.
Mommie
plural mommies. Britannica Dictionary definition of MOMMY.
Moped
a low-power, lightweight motorized bicycle.
* “he goes to work on his moped”
* “She got on her moped and road out towards Annie’s house.”
Morsel
A small piece or amount of food, a monthful
“Julie pushed a last morsel of toast into her mouth”
Most
Greatest in quantity, extent, or degree
Motorbike and motorcycle difference
Which Is Correct, “Motorcycle” or “Motorbike”? Both “motorcycle” and “motorbike” are correct and refer to the same thing, but the former is used far more frequently worldwide. “Motorbike” is considered a slang term by comparison and is predominantly used in the UK and Australia.
Ms
A women who are unmarried or whose marital status is unknown.
Mostly
Usually; generally.
“the weekends were spent mostly alone”
Mr
A title used before a surname or full name to address or refer to a man without a higher or honorific or professional title.
“Mr. Robert Smith”
Mrs
A title used before a surname or full name to address or refer to a married woman, or a woman who has been married, without a higher or honorific or professional title.
“Mrs. Sally Jones”
Mug
large cup, typically cylindrical with a handle and used without a saucer.
“she picked up her coffee mug”
Munchkin
a child or short person.
“teachers are there to greet your little munchkins in the morning”
Mutt dog
mongrel dog
How Do I Tell if My Dog is a Mutt?
Despite any negative connotations the word may have, a mutt is simply a dog of mixed breed. Mutts have at least 2 parent breeds, but 3 and sometimes even 4 parent breeds is common. A mutt generally refers to a dog with an unclear genetic background and parents who are also mixed breeds themselves.
My treat
to tell someone that you will pay for something such as a meal for them
Let’s go out for dinner - my treat this time.
e get ice cream every Friday - that’s my treat.
Let’s go out to lunch – my treat.
Much-loved
Fondly regarded, favorite, steemed, respected, highly regarded
- Much-loved veteran politician Tony Benn has died
- They were much-loved by their colleagues
Middle class
The ergonomic group between the upper and lower classes, including professional and business workers and their families
- The urbanization and expansion of the middle class
- A middle-class suburb
Move on
Leave
- The Mounties briskly ordered them to move on
Start doing something new or making g progress
- I’ve been in this job long enough. It’s time I moved on
Mars
The Roman god of war
The planet fourth in order from the sun and conspicuos for its red color
Mean
Intend to convey, indicate, or refer to (a particular thing or notion), signify
- I don’t know what you mean
Intend (something) to occur or be the case
- They mean no harm
Unkind or unpleasant
- Mean to stop being so mean to me
- She just said it to be mean
Mood
A temporary state of mind or feeling
- He appeared to be in a very good mood about something
(Especially of music) inducing or suggestive of a particular feeling or state of mind
- Mood music
Moody
(Of a person) given to unpredictable changes of mood, especially sudden bouts of gloominess or sullenness
- She met his moody adolescent brother
- Giving an impression of melancholy, or mistery
- Grainy film that gives a soft, moody effect
