Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl Flashcards
extort v. /ɪkˈstɔːrt/
to make sb. give you st. by threatening them v.
Ex.: The gang extorted money from over 30 local businesses.
to make sb. give you st. by threatening them v.
extort v. /ɪkˈstɔːrt/
Ex.: The gang extorted money from over 30 local businesses.
pilfer v. /ˈpɪlfər/
to steal things of little value or in small quantities, especially from the place where you work v.
Ex.: He was caught pilfering from his chief.
Ex.2: She regularly pilfered stamps from work.
to steal things of little value or in small quantities, especially from the place where you work v.
pilfer v. /ˈpɪlfər/
Ex.: He was caught pilfering from his chief.
Ex.2: She regularly pilfered stamps from work.
filch v. /fɪltʃ/
(informal) to steal st., especially st. small or not very valuable v.
Ex.: Who's filched my pencils?
(informal) to steal st., especially st. small or not very valuable v.
filch v. /fɪltʃ/
Ex.: Who's filched my pencils?
sack v.
(of an army, etc., especially in the past) to destroy things and steal property in a town or building v.
Ex.: Rome was sacked by the Goths in 410.
Ex.2: The army rebelled and sacked the palace.
(of an army, etc., especially in the past) to destroy things and steal property in a town or building v.
sack v.
Ex.: Rome was sacked by the Goths in 410.
Ex.2: The army rebelled and sacked the palace.
missy n. /ˈmɪsi/
(informal) used when talking to a young girl, especially to express anger n.
Ex.: Don't you speak to me like that, missy!
(informal) used when talking to a young girl, especially to express anger n.
missy n. /ˈmɪsi/
Ex.: Don't you speak to me like that, missy!
bear down on v.
(Br.) to move quickly towards sb/st in a determined or frightening way v.
Ex.: You don't want to bring them down on us, do you?
(Br.) to move quickly towards sb/st in a determined or frightening way v.
bear down on v.
Ex.: You don't want to bring them down on us, do you?
mired a. /ˈmaɪərd/
[not before noun] (literary) in a difficult or unpleasant situation that you cannot escape from / atolado, preso a.
Ex.: The country was mired in recession.
Ex.2: His reasons for leaving are mired in confusion.
[not before noun] (literary) in a difficult or unpleasant situation that you cannot escape from / atolado, preso a.
mired a. /ˈmaɪərd/
Ex.: The country was mired in recession.
Ex.2: His reasons for leaving are mired in confusion.
on your way i.
(informal) go away i.
Ex.: On your way, and stop wasting my time!
Ex.2: Give me a kiss and I'll be on my way.
(informal) go away i.
on your way i.
Ex.: On your way, and stop wasting my time!
Ex.2: Give me a kiss and I'll be on my way.
lieutenant n. /luːˈtenənt/
1. (in compounds) an officer just below the rank mentioned n.
Ex.1: a lieutenant colonel
2. a person who helps sb who is above them in rank or who performs their duties when that person is unable to n.
1. (in compounds) an officer just below the rank mentioned n.
2. a person who helps sb who is above them in rank or who performs their duties when that person is unable to n.
lieutenant n. /luːˈtenənt/
Ex.1: a lieutenant colonel.
vile a. /vaɪl/
(formal) morally bad; completely unacceptable; wicked a.
Ex.: the vile practice of taking hostages
Ex.2: It was a vile business from beginning to end.
(formal) morally bad; completely unacceptable; wicked a.
vile a. /vaɪl/
Ex.: the vile practice of taking hostages
Ex.2: It was a vile business from beginning to end.
dissolute a. /ˈdɪsəluːt/
(formal, disapproving) enjoying immoral activities and not caring about behaving in a morally acceptable way a.
Ex.: a dissolute life
(formal, disapproving) enjoying immoral activities and not caring about behaving in a morally acceptable way a.
dissolute a. /ˈdɪsəluːt/
Ex.: a dissolute life
see to it that v.
to make sure that v.
Ex.: Can you see to it that the email goes out this afternoon?
to make sure that v.
see to it that v.
Ex.: Can you see to it that the email goes out this afternoon?
brand n.
a mark made with a piece of hot metal, especially on farm animals to show who owns them n.
a mark made with a piece of hot metal, especially on farm animals to show who owns them n.
brand n.
drop n.
[count., usually sing.] a distance straight down from a high point to a lower point n.
Ex.: There was a sheer drop of fifty metres to the rocks below.
Ex.2: There was a twenty-foot drop onto the stones beneath.
[count., usually sing.] a distance straight down from a high point to a lower point n.
drop n.
Ex.: There was a sheer drop of fifty metres to the rocks below.
Ex.2: There was a twenty-foot drop onto the stones beneath.
(Br.) fervour n. (Am.) fervor /ˈfɜːrvər/
[unc.] very strong feelings about st.; enthusiasm n.
Ex.: She kissed him with unusual fervour.
Ex.2: religious/patriotic fervour
[unc.] very strong feelings about st.; enthusiasm n.
(Br.) fervour n. (Am.) fervor /ˈfɜːrvər/
Ex.: She kissed him with unusual fervour.
Ex.2: religious/patriotic fervour
overboard ad. /ˈəʊvərbɔːrd/
over the side of a boat or a ship into the water ad.
Ex.: to fall/jump overboard
Ex.2: Huge waves washed him overboard.
over the side of a boat or a ship into the water ad.
overboard ad. /ˈəʊvərbɔːrd/
Ex.: to fall/jump overboard
Ex.2: Huge waves washed him overboard.
fetch v. /fetʃ/
(especially Br.) to go to where sb/st is and bring them/it back v.
Ex.: to fetch a doctor
Ex.2: The inhabitants have to walk a mile to fetch water.
Ex.3: She's gone to fetch the kids from school.
Ex.4: Could you fetch me my bag?
(especially Br.) to go to where sb/st is and bring them/it back v.
fetch v. /fetʃ/
Ex.: to fetch a doctor
Ex.2: The inhabitants have to walk a mile to fetch water.
Ex.3: She's gone to fetch the kids from school.
Ex.4: Could you fetch me my bag?
haul v. /hɔːl/
to pull st/sb with a lot of effort v.
Ex.: The wagons were hauled by horses.
Ex.2: He reached down and hauled Liz up onto the wall.
Ex.3: The car was hauled out of the river.
Ex.4: fishermen hauling in their nets
to pull st/sb with a lot of effort v.
haul v. /hɔːl/
Ex.: The wagons were hauled by horses.
Ex.2: He reached down and hauled Liz up onto the wall.
Ex.3: The car was hauled out of the river.
Ex.4: fishermen hauling in their nets
powder magazine n.
a building designed to store the explosive gunpowder in wooden barrels for safety n.
a compartment for the storage of ammunition and explosives n.
a building designed to store the explosive gunpowder in wooden barrels for safety n.
a compartment for the storage of ammunition and explosives n.
powder magazine n.
merchant n. /ˈmɜːrtʃənt/
a person who buys and sells goods in large quantities, especially one who imports and exports goods n.
Ex.: a coal/wine merchant
Ex.2: Venice was once a city of rich merchants.
a person who buys and sells goods in large quantities, especially one who imports and exports goods n.
merchant n. /ˈmɜːrtʃənt/
Ex.: a coal/wine merchant
Ex.2: Venice was once a city of rich merchants.
rouse v. /raʊz/
(formal) to wake sb. up, especially when they are sleeping deeply v.
Ex.: The telephone roused me from my sleep/bed at 6 a.m.
Ex.2: He came to the door, evidently just roused from his bed.
Ex.3: Nicky roused her with a gentle nudge.
(formal) to wake sb. up, especially when they are sleeping deeply v.
rouse v. /raʊz/
Ex.: The telephone roused me from my sleep/bed at 6 a.m.
Ex.2: He came to the door, evidently just roused from his bed.
Ex.3: Nicky roused her with a gentle nudge.
heave v. /hiːv/
to lift, pull or throw sb/st very heavy with one great effort v.
Ex.: I managed to heave the trunk down the stairs.
Ex.2: They heaved the body overboard.
Ex.3: He heaved himself out of his armchair.
Ex.4: We all heaved on the rope.
to lift, pull or throw sb/st very heavy with one great effort v.
heave v. /hiːv/
Ex.: I managed to heave the trunk down the stairs.
Ex.2: They heaved the body overboard.
Ex.3: He heaved himself out of his armchair.
Ex.4: We all heaved on the rope.
heave to v. /hiːv/
(specialist) if a ship or its crew (= the people sailing it) heave to, the ship stops moving v.
(specialist) if a ship or its crew (= the people sailing it) heave to, the ship stops moving v.
heave to v. /hiːv/
take in sail v.
to lower sails, as in order to reduce the area of sail set v.
to lower sails, as in order to reduce the area of sail set v.
take in sail v.
[unc.] a position of having control over sb/st; responsibility for sb/st n.
charge n.
Ex.: She has charge of the day-to-day running of the business.
Ex.2: He took charge of the farm after his father's death.
Ex.3: They left the au pair in charge of the children for a week.
Ex.4: I'm leaving the school in your charge.
charge n.
[unc.] a position of having control over sb/st; responsibility for sb/st n.
Ex.: She has charge of the day-to-day running of the business.
Ex.2: He took charge of the farm after his father's death.
Ex.3: They left the au pair in charge of the children for a week.
Ex.4: I'm leaving the school in your charge.
watch over v.
(formal) to take care of sb/st; to guard and protect sb/st v.
Ex.: Maria asked Amelia to watch over her daughter.
(formal) to take care of sb/st; to guard and protect sb/st v.
watch over v.
Ex.: Maria asked Amelia to watch over her daughter.
(Am.) inquire (Br.) enquire v. /ɪnˈkwaɪər/
to ask sb for some information v.
Ex.: I called the school to inquire about the application process.
Ex.2: She inquired as to your whereabouts.
Ex.3: He inquired why you were so late.
Ex.4: He inquired her name.
Ex.5: ‘What is your name?’ he inquired.
to ask sb for some information v.
(Am.) inquire (Br.) enquire v. /ɪnˈkwaɪər/
Ex.: I called the school to inquire about the application process.
Ex.2: She inquired as to your whereabouts.
Ex.3: He inquired why you were so late.
Ex.4: He inquired her name.
Ex.5: ‘What is your name?’ he inquired.
dote on/upon v.
to feel and show great love for sb, ignoring their faults v.
Ex.: He dotes on his children.
to feel and show great love for sb, ignoring their faults v.
dote on/upon v.
Ex.: He dotes on his children.
fancy v.
[transitive] (Br, informal) to be sexually attracted to sb v.
Ex.: I think she fancies me.
[transitive] (Br, informal) to be sexually attracted to sb v.
fancy v.
Ex.: I think she fancies me.
come v.
to become v.
Ex.: The handle came loose.
Ex.2: The buttons had come undone.
Ex.3: Everything will come right in the end.
Ex.4: This design came to be known as the Oriental style.
to become v.
come v.
Ex.: The handle came loose.
Ex.2: The buttons had come undone.
Ex.3: Everything will come right in the end.
Ex.4: This design came to be known as the Oriental style.
order n.
[count, unc] a request to make or supply goods n.
Ex.: I would like to place an order for ten copies of this book.
Ex.2: Complete the online order form.
Ex.3: order fulfilment/processing
Ex.4: The machine parts are still on order (= they have been ordered but have not yet been received).
Ex.5: These items can be made to order (= produced especially for a particular customer).
[count, unc] a request to make or supply goods n.
order n.
Ex.: I would like to place an order for ten copies of this book.
Ex.2: Complete the online order form.
Ex.3: order fulfilment/processing
Ex.4: The machine parts are still on order (= they have been ordered but have not yet been received).
Ex.5: These items can be made to order (= produced especially for a particular customer).
steel n.
aço n.
aço n.
steel n.
filigree n. /ˈfɪlɪɡriː/
[unc] beautiful decoration made from thin gold or silver wire n.
Ex.: a gold filigree earring
Ex.2: filigree work
[unc] beautiful decoration made from thin gold or silver wire n.
filigree n. /ˈfɪlɪɡriː/
Ex.: a gold filigree earring
Ex.2: filigree work
tang n. /tæŋ/
a strong sharp taste or smell n.
Ex.: the tang of lemons
Ex.2: We could smell the salty tang of sea air from our bedroom window.
a strong sharp taste or smell / gosto, sabor, odor forte n.
tang n. /tæŋ/
Ex.: the tang of lemons
Ex.2: We could smell the salty tang of sea air from our bedroom window.
tang n. /tæŋ/
a strong sharp taste or smell / gosto, sabor, odor forte n.
Ex.: the tang of lemons
Ex.2: We could smell the salty tang of sea air from our bedroom window.
width n. /wɪdθ/, /wɪtθ/
[unc, count] the measurement from one side of st to the other; how wide st is / largura n.
Ex.: The terrace runs the full width of the house.
Ex.2: It's about ten metres in width.
Ex.3: The carpet is available in different widths.
[unc, count] the measurement from one side of st to the other; how wide st is / largura n.
width n. /wɪdθ/, /wɪtθ/
Ex.: The terrace runs the full width of the house.
Ex.2: It's about ten metres in width.
Ex.3: The carpet is available in different widths.
compliments n.
[pl.] (formal) polite words or good wishes, especially when used to express praise and approval n.
Ex.: My compliments to the chef!
Ex.2: (Br.) Compliments of the season! (= for Christmas or the New Year)
Ex.3: Please accept these flowers with the compliments of (= as a gift from) the manager.
Ex.4: Please give my compliments to your parents.
[pl.] (formal) polite words or good wishes, especially when used to express praise and approval n.
compliments n.
Ex.: My compliments to the chef!
Ex.2: (Br.) Compliments of the season! (= for Christmas or the New Year)
Ex.3: Please accept these flowers with the compliments of (= as a gift from) the manager.
Ex.4: Please give my compliments to your parents.
craftsman n. /ˈkræftsmən/ (pl. craftsmen /ˈkrɑːftsmən/ /ˈkræftsmən/)
a person with a special skill, especially one who makes beautiful things by hand / artesão n.
Ex.: rugs handmade by local craftsmen
Ex.2: It is clearly the work of a master craftsman.
a person with a special skill, especially one who makes beautiful things by hand / artesão n.
craftsman n. /ˈkræftsmən/ (pl. craftsmen /ˈkrɑːftsmən/ /ˈkræftsmən/)
Ex.: rugs handmade by local craftsmen
Ex.2: It is clearly the work of a master craftsman.
stunning a. /ˈstʌnɪŋ/
(rather informal) extremely attractive or impressive; beautiful a.
Ex.: You look absolutely stunning!
Ex.2: a stunning view of the lake
Ex.3: His performance was simply stunning.
(rather informal) extremely attractive or impressive; beautiful a.
stunning a. /ˈstʌnɪŋ/
Ex.: You look absolutely stunning!
Ex.2: a stunning view of the lake
Ex.3: His performance was simply stunning.
propriety n. /prəˈpraɪəti/
(formal) [unc] moral and social behaviour that is considered to be correct and acceptable n.
Ex.: Nobody questioned the propriety of her being there alone.
(formal) [unc] moral and social behaviour that is considered to be correct and acceptable n.
propriety n. /prəˈpraɪəti/
Ex.: Nobody questioned the propriety of her being there alone.
Come along v.
used in orders to tell sb to hurry, or to try harder v.
Ex.: Come along! We're late.
Ex.2: Come along! It's easy!
used in orders to tell sb to hurry, or to try harder v.
Come along v.
Ex.: Come along! We're late.
Ex.2: Come along! It's easy!
hold up v.
to delay or block the movement or progress of sb/st v.
Ex.: An accident is holding up traffic.
Ex.2: The project was held up by various legal problems.
to delay or block the movement or progress of sb/st v.
hold up v.
Ex.: An accident is holding up traffic.
Ex.2: The project was held up by various legal problems.
tie up v.
to attach a boat to a fixed object with a rope v.
Ex.: We tied up alongside the quay.
Ex.2: We tied the boat up.
to attach a boat to a fixed object with a rope v.
tie up v.
Ex.: We tied up alongside the quay.
Ex.2: We tied the boat up.
pace n.
[count] an act of stepping once when walking or running; the distance travelled when doing this; step n.
Ex.: She took two paces forward.
Ex.2: To be a really good runner he needs to lengthen his pace a little.
Ex.3: Competitors must stand at a distance of 20 paces from each other.
[count] an act of stepping once when walking or running; the distance travelled when doing this; step n.
pace n.
Ex.: She took two paces forward.
Ex.2: To be a really good runner he needs to lengthen his pace a little.
Ex.3: Competitors must stand at a distance of 20 paces from each other.
about ad.
(specialist or formal) facing the opposite direction ad.
Ex.: He brought the ship about.
(specialist or formal) facing the opposite direction ad.
about ad.
Ex.: He brought the ship about.
present arms i.
(of soldiers) to hold a rifle straight upwards in front of the body as a mark of respect i.
(of soldiers) to hold a rifle straight upwards in front of the body as a mark of respect i.
present arms i.
dock n.
cais, porto n.
cais, porto n.
dock n.
off-limits a.
(of a place) where people are not allowed to go a.
Ex.: The site is off-limits to the general public.
(of a place) where people are not allowed to go a.
off-limits a.
Ex.: The site is off-limits to the general public.
high-toned a.
stylish or superior; high in social, moral, or intellectual quality a.
Ex.: She's getting high-toned and putting on airs.
stylish or superior; high in social, moral, or intellectual quality a.
high-toned a.
Ex.: She's getting high-toned and putting on airs.
fancy a.
(sometimes disapproving) expensive or connected with an expensive way of life a.
Ex.: fancy restaurants with fancy prices
Ex.2: Don't come back with any fancy ideas.
(sometimes disapproving) expensive or connected with an expensive way of life a.
fancy a.
Ex.: fancy restaurants with fancy prices
Ex.2: Don't come back with any fancy ideas.
to-do n. /tə ˈduː/
[sing] (inf, becoming old-fashioned) unnecessary excitement or anger about something; fuss n.
Ex.: What a to-do!
Ex.2: He made a great to-do about being left off the guest list.
[sing] (inf, becoming old-fashioned) unnecessary excitement or anger about something; fuss n.
to-do n. /tə ˈduː/
Ex.: What a to-do!
Ex.2: He made a great to-do about being left off the guest list.
