WW2 Lesson 1 (Fifi) COPY COPY Flashcards

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calf

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(n)

1. The back part of the leg between the knee and the ankle.

  • My left _calf_ itches where the poison ivy touched it.

2. A young cow or bull.

  • The baby _calf_ stays close to its mother.

こうし・ふくらはぎ

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claw

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(n)

  1. The sharp curved nail on the toe of a bird of animal.
    * Karl held out his hand, and the parrot wrapped its _claws_ around his finger.

2. The part of a crab or lobster used for gripping.

(v)

To scratch or dig with sharp nails.

  • Our dog _clawed_ at the back door so she could come into the house.

つめ

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couple

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(n)

  1. Two things of the same kind.
    * There are a _couple_ of cups on the shelf. Will you bring me one?
  2. Two people who do things together.
    * The _couple_ skated slowly around the rink, moving with the music.

カップル・ふたつ

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cushion

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(n)

A pillow of a pad with a soft filling.

  • Tammy rested her head on the _cushion_ and soon fell asleep.

クッション

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flap

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(n)

Something attached on only one side so that it can move freely.

  • Colin licked the _flap_ of the envelope and then pressed it down.

(v)

To move up and down.

  • We heard the geese _flap_ their wings as they flew over the pond.

ぱたぱた・ひらひらする

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6
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groom

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(n)

  1. A person who takes care of horses.
    * The _groom_ led the horse out of the stall to brush it.

2. A man who is getting married.

  • The _groom_ slipped the wedding ring on the bride’s finger.

(v)

To clean or make neat.

  • The mother cat _groomed_ the kitten’s fur by licking it until it was smooth.

きれいにする・けっこんするおとこのひと

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share

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(n)

A part that each person gets of a whole.

  • Your _share_ of the pizza will be two slices.

(v)

To use or enjoy with others.

  • My sister and I _share_ a bedroom.
  • わける・ひとりぶん*
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8
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shelter

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(n)

Anything that covers or protects.

  • Our dog looks for _shelter_ under the bed when he hears thunder.

(v)

To give protection or safety to someone or something.

  • The small porch _sheltered_ us from the rain.

こや・にげるばしょ

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9
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yard

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(n)

  1. The land around a building.
    * We lived in a house with a large _yard_.
  2. A length equal to three feet, or thirty-six inches.
    * You need three _yards_ of cloth to make your costume for the play.

にわ・ながさのたんい(1mくらい)

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10
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zero

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(n)

The word name for 0. It stands for nothing.

  • Three plus _zero_ equals three.
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