Ways of and figures of speech Flashcards
To stare
Top deliberately look at someone or something for a long time without moving your eyes.
To gaze
To look at someone or something for a long time without realizing you are doing it.
To gape
To look at someone or something for a long time with your mouth open showing surprise or shock.
To gawk
To stare, to gape stupidly.
To glance
To look at someone or something quickly by raising your eyes and then lowering them again.
To peep
to look at someone or something quickly, secretly through a small space or opening.
To take one look
To look quickly at someone or something you have not seen before, and immediately decide what your opinion of them is.
To wink
To quickly close and open one eye, in a way that shows someone that you know something.
To blink
To shut and open the eyes quickly.
To scan
- To look at someone or something attentively, to run parts over every part of something.
- To glance at someone or something quickly but not thoroughly.
To spot
To see or notice something or someone, usually because you are looking hard.
To recognize
to know someone or something because you have seen, heard or experienced them before.
To scrutinize
To examine something very carefully in order to discover information.
To examine
To look at or consider a person or thing carefully and in detail in order to discover something about them.
To stride
To walk quickly, taking large steps because you feel confident, angry or determined, or you are in a hurry.
To march
To walk quickly with firm steps, because to feel angry or determined.
To pace
To walk backwards and forwards within a small area because you feel nervous, bored, or angry.
To tiptoe
To walk on the front part of your feet but not on your heels, because you want to avoid making noise.
To creep
To walk quietly, slowly and carefully, so that no one notices you.
To creep
To walk quietly, slowly and carefully, so that no one notices you.
To sneak
To walk quietly, trying to hide from someone, because you are doing something wrong and you do not want to be caught.
To roam
To walk around freely and with no particular aim.
To wander
to walk around with no particular aim and with no particular direction, in a place you don’t know or when you are lost.
To loiter
To move slowly around or stand especially in a public place with an obvious reason.
To ramble
To walk for pleasure, especially in the countryside.
To lurk
To wait or move in a secret way do that you cannot be seen, especially because you are about to attack someone or do something wrong.
To stray
To travel along a route that was not originally intended, or to move beyond a limited area. To lose the way, get lost.
To strut
To walk in a proud way trying to look important.
To rush
To go or do something very quickly.
To scramble
To move or climb quickly but with difficulty, often using your hands to help you.
To whisper
A way of speaking very quietly, so that only the person clase beside you can hear you.
