Snow Queen - My Lady Legend (p. 60) Flashcards
fly down v.
land, arrive, deplane v.
Ex.: I saw a flock of sparrows fly down suddenly to the kitchen door.
land, arrive, deplane v.
fly down v.
Ex.: I saw a flock of sparrows fly down suddenly to the kitchen door.
flock n. /flɑːk/
[count, sing, pl v.] a group of sheep, goats or birds of the same type / rebanho, bando, manada n.
Ex.: He looks after a flock of 500 sheep.
Ex.2: These birds fly in huge flocks.
[count, sing, pl v.] a group of sheep, goats or birds of the same type / rebanho, bando, manada n.
flock n. /flɑːk/
Ex.: He looks after a flock of 500 sheep.
Ex.2: These birds fly in huge flocks.
dove n.
a bird of the pigeon family. The white dove is often used as a symbol of peace /pombo, pomba n.
Ex.: A dove cooed softly.
Ex.2: He wore a dove-grey suit.
a bird of the pigeon family. The white one is often used as a symbol of peace /pombo, pomba n.
dove n.
Ex.: A dove cooed softly.
Ex.2: He wore a dove-grey suit.
hawk n. /hɔːk/
a strong fast bird of prey (= a bird that kills other creatures for food). There are several different types of hawks / falcão n.
Ex.: He waited, watching her like a hawk (= watching her very closely).
Ex.2: The hawk swooped low over the field.
a strong fast bird of prey (= a bird that kills other creatures for food) / falcão n.
hawk n. /hɔːk/
Ex.: He waited, watching her like a hawk (= watching her very closely).
Ex.2: The hawk swooped low over the field.
pursue v.
(formal) to follow or go after sb/st, especially in order to catch them v.
Ex.: She left the theatre, hotly pursued by the press.
Ex.2: Police pursued the car at high speed.
Ex.3: Jake has been pursuing her (= trying to have a relationship with her) for months.
(formal) to follow or go after sb/st, especially in order to catch them v.
pursue v.
Ex.: She left the theatre, hotly pursued by the press.
Ex.2: Police pursued the car at high speed.
Ex.3: Jake has been pursuing her (= trying to have a relationship with her) for months.
sink (down) v.
fall or descend to a lower place or level v.
Ex.: He sank to his knees.
fall or descend to a lower place or level v.
sink (down) v.
Ex.: He sank to his knees.
come after v.
[no passive] to run after or follow sb v.
Ex.: They came after me.
[no passive] to run after or follow sb v.
come after v.
Ex.: They came after me.
row n. /rəʊ/
a number of people standing or sitting next to each other in a line; a number of objects arranged in a line / linha, fileira n.
Ex.: There is a row of trees in front of the house.
Ex.2: We sat in a row at the back of the room.
Ex.3: The vegetables were planted in neat rows.
a number of people standing or sitting next to each other in a line; a number of objects arranged in a line / linha, fileira n.
row n. /rəʊ/
Ex.: There is a row of trees in front of the house.
Ex.2: We sat in a row at the back of the room.
Ex.3: The vegetables were planted in neat rows.
snowdrift n. /ˈsnəʊdrɪft/
a deep pile of snow that has been blown together by the wind / monte de neve, acúmulo de neve n.
Ex.: The car got stuck in a snowdrift.
a deep pile of snow that has been blown together by the wind / monte de neve, acúmulo de neve n.
snowdrift n. /ˈsnəʊdrɪft/
Ex.: The car got stuck in a snowdrift.
commotion n. /kəˈməʊʃn/
[count, unc] sudden noisy and confused activity or excitement / confusão, alvoroço n.
Ex.: I heard a commotion and went to see what was happening.
Ex.2: The crowd waiting outside was causing a commotion.
Ex.3: What’s all the commotion about?
[count, unc] sudden noisy and confused activity or excitement / confusão, alvoroço n.
commotion n. /kəˈməʊʃn/
Ex.: I heard a commotion and went to see what was happening.
Ex.2: The crowd waiting outside was causing a commotion.
Ex.3: What’s all the commotion about?
but ad.
only ad.
Ex.: I don’t think we’ll manage it. Still, we can but try.
Ex.2: There were a lot of famous people there: Lady Gaga and Hugh Jackman, to name but two.
only ad.
but ad.
Ex.: I don’t think we’ll manage it. Still, we can but try.
Ex.2: There were a lot of famous people there: Lady Gaga and Hugh Jackman, to name but two.
whirl v. /wɜːrl/
[int, trans] to move, or make sb/st move, around quickly in a circle or in a particular direction; spin v.
Ex.: Leaves whirled in the wind.
Ex.2: She whirled around to face him.
Ex.3: They ducked to avoid the whirling blades of the helicopter.
Ex.4: Tom whirled her across the dance floor.
[int, trans] to move, or make sb/st move, around quickly in a circle or in a particular direction; spin v.
whirl v. /wɜːrl/
Ex.: Leaves whirled in the wind.
Ex.2: She whirled around to face him.
Ex.3: They ducked to avoid the whirling blades of the helicopter.
Ex.4: Tom whirled her across the dance floor.
away ad. /əˈweɪ/
to or at a distance from sb/st in space or time ad.
Ex.: The beach is a mile away.
Ex.2: Christmas is still months away.
Ex.3: The president was kept well away from the demonstrators.
Ex.4: The station is a few minutes’ walk away from here.
Ex.5: The main landfill site was moved further away from the city.
to or at a distance from sb/st in space or time ad.
away ad. /əˈweɪ/
Ex.: The beach is a mile away.
Ex.2: Christmas is still months away.
Ex.3: The president was kept well away from the demonstrators.
Ex.4: The station is a few minutes’ walk away from here.
Ex.5: The main landfill site was moved further away from the city.
giddy a. /ˈɡɪdi/
[not usually before noun] feeling that everything is moving and that you are going to fall; dizzy a.
Ex.: When I looked down from the top floor, I felt giddy.
[not usually before noun] feeling that everything is moving and that you are going to fall; dizzy a.
Ex.: When I looked down from the top floor, I felt giddy.
giddy a. /ˈɡɪdi/
Ex.: When I looked down from the top floor, I felt giddy.
drift n.
(of snow) [count] a large pile of st, especially snow, made by the wind n.
Ex.: The road was blocked by deep drifts of snow.
(of snow) [count] a large pile of st, especially snow, made by the wind n.
Ex.: The road was blocked by deep drifts of snow.
drift n.
Ex.: The road was blocked by deep drifts of snow.
huddle (up/together) v. /ˈhʌdl/
[int] (of people or animals) to gather closely together, usually because of cold or fear v.
Ex.: We huddled together for warmth.
Ex.2: They all huddled around the fire.
Ex.3: People huddled up close to each other.
[int] (of people or animals) to gather closely together, usually because of cold or fear v.
huddle (up/together) v. /ˈhʌdl/
Ex.: We huddled together for warmth.
Ex.2: They all huddled around the fire.
Ex.3: People huddled up close to each other.
close up v.
to come closer together; to bring people or things closer together v.
Ex.: Traffic was heavy and cars were closing up behind each other.
to come closer together; to bring people or things closer together v.
close up v.
Ex.: Traffic was heavy and cars were closing up behind each other.
hold v.
[trans] to have sb/st in your hand, arms, etc.
Ex.: She was holding a large box.
Ex.2: They were holding hands.
Ex.3: I held the mouse by its tail.
Ex.4: The girl held her father’s hand tightly.
Ex.5: He was holding the baby in his arms.
Ex.6: The winning captain held the trophy in the air.
Ex.7: The lovers held each other close.
[trans] to have sb/st in your hand, arms, etc.
hold v.
Ex.: She was holding a large box.
Ex.2: They were holding hands.
Ex.3: I held the mouse by its tail.
Ex.4: The girl held her father’s hand tightly.
Ex.5: He was holding the baby in his arms.
Ex.6: The winning captain held the trophy in the air.
Ex.7: The lovers held each other close.
stand by sb v.
to help sb or be friends with them, even in difficult situations v.
Ex.: Her famous song, ‘Stand by your man’.
to help sb or be friends with them, even in difficult situations v.
stand by sb v.
Ex.: Her famous song, ‘Stand by your man’.
faithfully ad. /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a way that shows true commitment; in a way that you can rely on ad.
Ex.: He had supported the local team faithfully for 30 years.
Ex.2: She promised faithfully not to tell anyone my secret.
in a way that shows true commitment; in a way that you can rely on ad.
faithfully ad. /ˈfeɪθfəli/
Ex.: He had supported the local team faithfully for 30 years.
Ex.2: She promised faithfully not to tell anyone my secret.
sharp a. /ʃɑːrp/
having a fine edge or point, especially of st that can cut or make a hole in st / pontiagudo, afiado a.
Ex.: a sharp knife
Ex.2: Toys with sharp edges are not suitable for young children.
Ex.3: sharp teeth
Ex.4: Take a sheet of paper and a sharp pencil.
having a fine edge or point, especially of st that can cut or make a hole in st / pontiagudo, afiado a.
sharp a. /ʃɑːrp/
Ex.: a sharp knife
Ex.2: Toys with sharp edges are not suitable for young children.
Ex.3: sharp teeth
Ex.4: Take a sheet of paper and a sharp pencil.
lash v. /læʃ/
[int, trans] to hit sb/st with great force v.
Ex.: The rain lashed at the windows.
Ex.2: Branches lashed at my face.
Ex.:3 Huge waves lashed the shore.
[int, trans] to hit sb/st with great force v.
lash v. /læʃ/
Ex.: The rain lashed at the windows.
Ex.2: Branches lashed at my face.
Ex.:3 Huge waves lashed the shore.
snap v. /snæp/
[trans, int] to break st suddenly with a sharp noise; to be broken in this way v.
Ex.: The wind had snapped the tree in two.
Ex.2: He snapped a twig off a bush.
Ex.3: Suddenly, the rope snapped (off).
Ex.4: The branch she was standing on must have snapped off.
[trans, int] to break st suddenly with a sharp noise; to be broken in this way v.
snap v. /snæp/
Ex.: The wind had snapped the tree in two.
Ex.2: He snapped a twig off a bush.
Ex.3: Suddenly, the rope snapped (off).
Ex.4: The branch she was standing on must have snapped off.
crackle v. /ˈkrækl/
[int] to make short sharp sounds like st that is burning in a fire v.
Ex.: A log fire crackled in the hearth.
Ex.2: The radio crackled into life.
Ex.3: The atmosphere crackled with tension.
[int] to make short sharp sounds like st that is burning in a fire v.
crackle v. /ˈkrækl/
Ex.: A log fire crackled in the hearth.
Ex.2: The radio crackled into life.
Ex.3: The atmosphere crackled with tension.
cheerful a. /ˈtʃɪrfl/
- happy, and showing it by the way that you behave a.
Ex.1: You’re not your usual cheerful self today.
Ex.1: a cheerful smile/voice/face/disposition
Ex.1: to look/seem/sound cheerful
Ex.1: He felt bright and cheerful and full of energy.
Ex.1: You’re in a cheerful mood.
Ex.1: He’s always been a cheerful, hard-working employee. - giving you a feeling of happiness a.
Ex.2: a bright, cheerful restaurant
Ex.2: walls painted in cheerful (= light and bright) colours
Ex.2: He was whistling a cheerful tune.
Ex.2: She wrote him a chatty, cheerful letter.
Ex.2: The animated chatter gave the room a cheerful atmosphere.
Ex.2: We went for a meal at a cheap and cheerful restaurant.
- happy, and showing it by the way that you behave a.
- giving you a feeling of happiness a.
cheerful a. /ˈtʃɪrfl/
Ex.1: You’re not your usual cheerful self today.
Ex.1: a cheerful smile/voice/face/disposition
Ex.1: to look/seem/sound cheerful
Ex.1: He felt bright and cheerful and full of energy.
Ex.1: You’re in a cheerful mood.
Ex.1: He’s always been a cheerful, hard-working employee.
Ex.2: a bright, cheerful restaurant
Ex.2: walls painted in cheerful (= light and bright) colours
Ex.2: He was whistling a cheerful tune.
Ex.2: She wrote him a chatty, cheerful letter.
Ex.2: The animated chatter gave the room a cheerful atmosphere.
Ex.2: We went for a meal at a cheap and cheerful restaurant.
companion pron.
/kəmˈpænjən/
twig n. /twɪɡ/
a small, very thin branch that grows out of a larger branch on a bush or tree / galho, ramo n.
a small, very thin branch that grows out of a larger branch on a bush or tree / galho, ramo n.
twig n. /twɪɡ/
leap v. /liːp/
[int, trans] to jump high or a long way v.
Ex.: A dolphin leapt out of the water.
Ex.2: We leaped over the stream.
Ex.3: The horse leapt a five-foot wall.
[int, trans] to jump high or a long way v.
leap v. /liːp/
Ex.: A dolphin leapt out of the water.
Ex.2: We leaped over the stream.
Ex.3: The horse leapt a five-foot wall.
rosy a. /ˈrəʊzi/
pink and pleasant in appearance a.
Ex.: She had rosy cheeks.
Ex.2: The sky was turning rosy over the harbour.
pink and pleasant in appearance a.
rosy a. /ˈrəʊzi/
Ex.: She had rosy cheeks.
Ex.2: The sky was turning rosy over the harbour.
whew exc. /hwjuː/
a sound that people make to show that they are surprised or relieved about st or that they are very hot or tired / Ufa! exc.
Ex.: Whew—and I thought it was serious!
Ex.: Ten grand? Whew!
a sound that people make to show that they are surprised or relieved about st or that they are very hot or tired / Ufa! exc.
whew exc. /hwjuː/
Ex.: Whew—and I thought it was serious!
Ex.: Ten grand? Whew!
dreadfully ad. /ˈdredfəli/
(esp. Br.) extremely; very much ad.
Ex.: I’m dreadfully sorry.
Ex.2: I miss you dreadfully.
(esp. Br.) extremely; very much ad.
dreadfully ad. /ˈdredfəli/
Ex.: I’m dreadfully sorry.
Ex.2: I miss you dreadfully.
gleaming a. /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
shining brightly because of being very clean a.
Ex.: gleaming white teeth
Ex.2: a gleaming new kitchen
shining brightly because of being very clean a.
gleaming a. /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
Ex.: gleaming white teeth
Ex.2: a gleaming new kitchen
sparkle v. /ˈspɑːrkl/
[int] to shine brightly with small flashes of light v.
Ex.: sparkling eyes
Ex.2: Her jewellery sparkled in the candlelight.
Ex.3: The sky sparkled with brilliant stars.
[int] to shine brightly with small flashes of light v.
sparkle v. /ˈspɑːrkl/
Ex.: sparkling eyes
Ex.2: Her jewellery sparkled in the candlelight.
Ex.3: The sky sparkled with brilliant stars.
rich a.
containing or providing a large supply of st a.
Ex.: Oranges are rich in vitamin C.
Ex.2: The area is rich in wildlife.
Ex.3: Russia is hugely rich in oil and gas.
Ex.4: The animation is amazingly rich in detail.
Ex.5: The country is rich in natural resources.
Ex.6: His novels are a rich source of material for the movie industry.
Ex.7: the exceptionally rich fishing grounds of the North Pacific
Ex.8: Ours is a world rich with possibilities.
containing or providing a large supply of st a.
rich a.
Ex.: Oranges are rich in vitamin C.
Ex.2: The area is rich in wildlife.
Ex.3: Russia is hugely rich in oil and gas.
Ex.4: The animation is amazingly rich in detail.
Ex.5: The country is rich in natural resources.
Ex.6: His novels are a rich source of material for the movie industry.
Ex.7: the exceptionally rich fishing grounds of the North Pacific
Ex.8: Ours is a world rich with possibilities.
garment n. /ˈɡɑːrmənt/
(formal) a piece of clothing n.
Ex.: a strange shapeless garment that had once been a jacket
Ex.2: woollen/winter/outer garments
(formal) a piece of clothing n.
garment n. /ˈɡɑːrmənt/
Ex.: a strange shapeless garment that had once been a jacket
Ex.2: woollen/winter/outer garments
full a.
(of clothes) made with plenty of cloth; fitting loosely a.
Ex.: a full skirt
(of clothes) made with plenty of cloth; fitting loosely a.
full a.
Ex.: a full skirt
shake (your head) v.
[trans] to turn your head from side to side as a way of saying ‘no’ or to show that you are sad, feel doubt, etc. v.
Ex.: ‘Drink?’ he offered. She shook her head.
Ex.2: The old man watched them walk off into the night, shaking his head sadly.
Ex.3: She shook her head in disbelief.
Ex.4: He shook his head at the thought.
[trans] to turn your head from side to side as a way of saying ‘no’ or to show that you are sad, feel doubt, etc. v.
shake (your head) v.
Ex.: ‘Drink?’ he offered. She shook her head.
Ex.2: The old man watched them walk off into the night, shaking his head sadly.
Ex.3: She shook her head in disbelief.
Ex.4: He shook his head at the thought.
tenderly ad. /ˈtendərli/
in a kind, gentle and loving way ad.
Ex.: She smiled tenderly.
in a kind, gentle and loving way ad.
tenderly ad. /ˈtendərli/
Ex.: She smiled tenderly.
tear v.
[trans] to remove st from st else by pulling it roughly or violently v.
Ex.: The storm nearly tore the roof off.
Ex.2: I tore another sheet from the pad.
Ex.3: He tore his clothes off (= took them off quickly and carelessly) and dived into the lake.
Ex.4: He tore his beard.
[trans] to remove st from st else by pulling it roughly or violently v.
tear v.
Ex.: The storm nearly tore the roof off.
Ex.2: I tore another sheet from the pad.
Ex.3: He tore his clothes off (= took them off quickly and carelessly) and dived into the lake.
Ex.4: He tore his beard.
palm n. /pɑːm/
(also palm tree) a straight tree with a mass of long leaves at the top, growing in tropical countries. There are several types of palm tree, some of which produce fruit / palmeira n.
Ex.: a date palm
Ex.2: a coconut palm
Ex.3: palm leaves/fronds/groves
(also palm tree) a straight tree with a mass of long leaves at the top, growing in tropical countries. There are several types of palm tree, some of which produce fruit / palmeira n.
palm n. /pɑːm/
Ex.: a date palm
Ex.2: a coconut palm
Ex.3: palm leaves/fronds/groves
grove n. /ɡrəʊv/
(literary) a small group of trees / bosque, arvoredo n.
Ex.: a grove of birch trees
(literary) a small group of trees / bosque, arvoredo n.
grove n. /ɡrəʊv/
Ex.: a grove of birch trees
laden a. /ˈleɪdn/
heavily loaded with st a.
Ex.: passengers laden with luggage
Ex.2: The trees were laden with apples.
Ex.3: a heavily/fully laden truck
heavily loaded with st a.
laden a. /ˈleɪdn/
Ex.: passengers laden with luggage
Ex.2: The trees were laden with apples.
Ex.3: a heavily/fully laden truck
straw n. /strɔː/
[unc] stems of wheat or other grain plants that have been cut and dried. It is used for making mats, hats, etc., for packing things to protect them, and as food for animals or for them to sleep on / palha n.
Ex.: a mattress filled with straw
Ex.2: a straw hat
[unc] stems of wheat or other grain plants that have been cut and dried. It is used for making mats, hats, etc., for packing things to protect them, and as food for animals or for them to sleep on / palha n.
straw n. /strɔː/
Ex.: a mattress filled with straw
Ex.2: a straw hat
match n.
[count] a small stick made of wood or cardboard that is used for lighting a fire, cigarette, etc. / palito de fósforo n.
Ex.: a box of matches
Ex.2: to strike a match (= to make it burn)
Ex.3: to put a match to something (= set fire to something)
Ex.4: If you suspect a gas leak do not strike a match or use electricity.
Ex.5: He took all her letters into the yard and put a match to them.
Ex.6: He lit a match so they could see in the cave.
[count] a small stick made of wood or cardboard that is used for lighting a fire, cigarette, etc. / palito de fósforo n.
match n.
Ex.: a box of matches
Ex.2: to strike a match (= to make it burn)
Ex.3: to put a match to something (= set fire to something)
Ex.4: If you suspect a gas leak do not strike a match or use electricity.
Ex.5: He took all her letters into the yard and put a match to them.
Ex.6: He lit a match so they could see in the cave.
tattered a. /ˈtætərd/
old and torn; in bad condition / esfarrapado, lacerado a.
Ex.: tattered clothes
Ex.2: tattered relationships
Ex.3: the hotel’s tattered reputation
old and torn; in bad condition / esfarrapado, lacerado a.
tattered a. /ˈtætərd/
Ex.: tattered clothes
Ex.2: tattered relationships
Ex.3: the hotel’s tattered reputation
heap n. /hiːp/
an untidy pile of st / pilha, amontoado n.
Ex.: The building was reduced to a heap of rubble.
Ex.2: a compost heap
Ex.3: His clothes lay in a heap on the floor.
Ex.4: Worn-out car tyres were stacked in heaps.
an untidy pile of st / pilha, amontoado n.
heap n. /hiːp/
Ex.: The building was reduced to a heap of rubble.
Ex.2: a compost heap
Ex.3: His clothes lay in a heap on the floor.
Ex.4: Worn-out car tyres were stacked in heaps.
brush pile n.
a mound or pile of appropriate woody material fashioned by piling brush and loose branches on top of a base comprised of larger logs or other natural materials n.
a mound or pile of appropriate woody material fashioned by piling brush and loose branches on top of a base comprised of larger logs or other natural materials n.
brush pile n.
go out v.
to stop burning or shining v.
Ex.: The fire/light went out.
to stop burning or shining v.
go out v.
Ex.: The fire/light went out.
coal n. /kəʊl/
[unc] a hard black mineral that is found below the ground and burnt to produce heat / carvão n.
Ex.: I put more coal on the fire.
Ex.2: a lump of coal
Ex.3: coal mining
Ex.4: She sat by the coal fire in the kitchen.
Ex.5: Plans were being drawn up for the privatization of the coal industry.
Ex.6: These men had spent their lives breathing coal dust.
[unc] a hard black mineral that is found below the ground and burnt to produce heat / carvão n.
coal n. /kəʊl/
Ex.: I put more coal on the fire.
Ex.2: a lump of coal
Ex.3: coal mining
Ex.4: She sat by the coal fire in the kitchen.
Ex.5: Plans were being drawn up for the privatization of the coal industry.
Ex.6: These men had spent their lives breathing coal dust.
fall apart v.
to be in very bad condition so that parts are breaking off v.
Ex.: My car is falling apart.
to be in very bad condition so that parts are breaking off v.
fall apart v.
Ex.: My car is falling apart.
hearth n. /hɑːrθ/
the floor at the bottom of a fireplace (= the space for a fire in the wall of a room); the area in front of this n.
Ex.: A log fire roared in the open hearth.
Ex.2: The cat dozed in its favourite spot on the hearth.
the floor at the bottom of a fireplace (= the space for a fire in the wall of a room); the area in front of this n.
hearth n. /hɑːrθ/
Ex.: A log fire roared in the open hearth.
Ex.2: The cat dozed in its favourite spot on the hearth.
tarry v. /ˈtæri/
[int] (old use or literary) to stay in a place, especially when you ought to leave; to delay coming to or going from a place / demorar v.
[int] (old use or literary) to stay in a place, especially when you ought to leave; to delay coming to or going from a place / demorar v.
tarry v. /ˈtæri/
