Snow Queen - Lasse's Fur Overcoat (p. 79) Flashcards
so much the better/worse i.
used to say that st is even better/worse / melhor/pior ainda i.
Ex.: We don’t actually need it on Tuesday, but if it arrives by then, so much the better.
Ex.2: If hurricanes become more powerful, as current research suggests, so much the worse.
used to say that st is even better/worse / melhor/pior ainda i.
so much the better/worse i.
Ex.: We don’t actually need it on Tuesday, but if it arrives by then, so much the better.
Ex.2: If hurricanes become more powerful, as current research suggests, so much the worse.
overcoat n. /ˈəʊvərkəʊt/
a long warm coat worn in cold weather / sobretudo n.
a long warm coat worn in cold weather / sobretudo n.
overcoat n. /ˈəʊvərkəʊt/
fur n.
the soft thick mass of hair that grows on the body of some animals, such as dogs and cats / pelo n.
Ex.: The cat carefully licked its fur.
Ex.2: She stroked the soft fur on the dog’s back.
the soft thick mass of hair that grows on the body of some animals, such as dogs and cats / pelo n.
fur n.
Ex.: The cat carefully licked its fur.
Ex.2: She stroked the soft fur on the dog’s back.
dealer n. /ˈdiːlər/
a person whose business is buying and selling a particular product / revendedor, negociante n.
Ex.: an art/antique dealer
Ex.: He’s a dealer in second-hand cars.
a person whose business is buying and selling a particular product / revendedor, negociante n.
dealer n. /ˈdiːlər/
Ex.: an art/antique dealer
Ex.: He’s a dealer in second-hand cars.
pelt n. /pelt/
the skin of an animal, especially with the fur or hair still on it n.
the skin of an animal, especially with the fur or hair still on it n.
pelt n. /pelt/
ought to v.
used to say what has probably happened or is probably true v.
Ex.: If he started out at nine, he ought to be here by now.
Ex.2: That ought to be enough food for the four of us.
Ex.3: Oughtn’t the water to have boiled by now?
used to say what has probably happened or is probably true v.
ought to v.
Ex.: If he started out at nine, he ought to be here by now.
Ex.2: That ought to be enough food for the four of us.
Ex.3: Oughtn’t the water to have boiled by now?
delighted a. /dɪˈlaɪtɪd/
very pleased a.
Ex.: a delighted smile
Ex.2: I’d be absolutely delighted to come.
Ex.3: ‘Can you stay for dinner?’ ‘I’d be delighted (to)!’
Ex.4: I was delighted that you could stay.
Ex.5: She was delighted by the news of the wedding.
Ex.6: They were highly delighted at the court’s decision.
Ex.7: I was delighted with my presents.
Ex.8: We are delighted about the decision.
Ex.9: I was so pleased and delighted for him when he started losing weight.
very pleased a.
delighted a. /dɪˈlaɪtɪd/
Ex.: a delighted smile
Ex.2: I’d be absolutely delighted to come.
Ex.3: ‘Can you stay for dinner?’ ‘I’d be delighted (to)!’
Ex.4: I was delighted that you could stay.
Ex.5: She was delighted by the news of the wedding.
Ex.6: They were highly delighted at the court’s decision.
Ex.7: I was delighted with my presents.
Ex.8: We are delighted about the decision.
Ex.9: I was so pleased and delighted for him when he started losing weight.
purchase n. /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
(formal) [unc, count] the act or process of buying st n.
Ex.: to make a purchase
Ex.2: Keep your receipt as proof of purchase.
Many developers were delaying the purchase of land until later in the year.
Ex.3: The company has just announced its £27 million purchase of Park Hotel.
Ex.4: An illustrated catalogue is available for purchase.
Ex.5: Our intention is to increase purchases from local suppliers.
Ex.6: Such massive purchases by single investors were extremely rare.
(formal) [unc, count] the act or process of buying st n.
purchase n. /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
Ex.: to make a purchase
Ex.2: Keep your receipt as proof of purchase.
Many developers were delaying the purchase of land until later in the year.
Ex.3: The company has just announced its £27 million purchase of Park Hotel.
Ex.4: An illustrated catalogue is available for purchase.
Ex.5: Our intention is to increase purchases from local suppliers.
Ex.6: Such massive purchases by single investors were extremely rare.
unhandy a.
not skillful in using the hands a.
Ex.: even unhandy homemakers can often sew window coverings.
not skillful in using the hands a.
unhandy a.
Ex.: even unhandy homemakers can often sew window coverings.
pattern n.
a regular arrangement of lines, shapes, colours, etc. for example as a design on material, carpets, etc. / modelo, molde n.
Ex.: a pattern of diamonds and squares
Ex.2: complex geometric patterns
Ex.3: cut out by a pattern
a regular arrangement of lines, shapes, colours, etc. for example as a design on material, carpets, etc. / modelo, molde n.
pattern n.
Ex.: a pattern of diamonds and squares
Ex.2: complex geometric patterns
Ex.3: cut out by a pattern
obliged a.
[not before noun] (formal) used when you are expressing thanks or asking politely for st, to show that you are grateful to sb a.
Ex.: I’d be obliged if you would keep this to yourself.
Ex.2: I’m much obliged to you for helping us.
Ex.3: Thank you. We are very much obliged to you.
[not before noun] (formal) used when you are expressing thanks or asking politely for st, to show that you are grateful to sb a.
obliged a.
Ex.: I’d be obliged if you would keep this to yourself.
Ex.2: I’m much obliged to you for helping us.
Ex.3: Thank you. We are very much obliged to you.
peasant n. /ˈpeznt/
(especially in the past, or in poorer countries) a farmer who owns or rents a small piece of land / camponês n.
Ex.: peasant farmers
Ex.2: a peasant family
(especially in the past, or in poorer countries) a farmer who owns or rents a small piece of land / camponês n.
peasant n. /ˈpeznt/
Ex.: peasant farmers
Ex.2: a peasant family
