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| mirror |      |
n. polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
Go and stand by the door, out of the way of the mirror and the windows.
The higher they flew with the mirror, the more terribly it grinned: they could hardly hold it fast.
This happened because the very smallest bit had the same power which the whole mirror had possessed.
| mischievous | |
a. behaving in a way that is slightly bad but is not intended to cause serious harm; hurtful or troublesome
I was sweeping the hearth, and I noticed a mischievous smile on her lips.
I rather liked it, said Laurie, looking mischievous, a thing he had not done for a fortnight.
Once upon a time there was a wicked sprite, indeed he was the most mischievous of all sprites.
| monologue | |
n. speech uttered by a person alone; dramatic soliloquy
| moose | |
n. large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male
| motion | |
n. movement; act of changing location; ability or power to move
She laughed, and held me down; for I made a motion to leave my chair.
I was not in the least sensible of the progressive motion made in the air by the island.
The first jolt had like to have shaken me out of my hammock, but afterward the motion was easy enough.
| multiply | |
v. add a number to itself a particular number of times; combine by multiplication
He began to think of the fun he had planned for this day, and his sorrows multiplied.
Gradually the cool dim gray of the morning whitened, and as gradually sounds multiplied and life manifested itself.
Their style is clear, masculine, and smooth, but not florid; for they avoid nothing more than multiplying unnecessary words, or using various expressions.
| muscle | |
n. one of many tissues in the body that can tighten and relax to produce movement
n. power to do difficult things or to make people behave in a certain way; authority
n. power to do difficult things or to make people behave in a certain way; authority
Dickon stood up on the grass and slowly went through a carefully practical but simple series of muscle exercises.
He was rather thin with living on moor grass but he was as tough and wiry as if the muscle in his little legs had been made of steel springs.
Want of exercise robs them of cheerfulness, and too much devotion to that idol of American women, the teapot, makes them feel as if they were all nerve and no muscle.
| muscular | |
a. having or suggesting great physical power; of or relating to or consisting of muscle
He had a rounded, muscular, and vigorous hand, as well as a long, strong arm.
To the elegance of a nervous and slight form had succeeded the solidity of a rounded and muscular figure.
This calm tone and perfect ease made Andrea feel that he was, for the moment, restrained by a more muscular hand than his own, and that the restraint could not be easily broken through.
| naive | |
a. too willing to believe that someone is telling the truth, lacking worldly experience
| national | |
a. relating to or typical of a whole country and its people
n. someone who officially belongs to a particular country, a citizen of a particular country
n. someone who officially belongs to a particular country, a citizen of a particular country
He could not tell what I meant by secrets of state, where an enemy, or some rival nation, were not in the case.
Tell me also your country, nation, and city, that our ships may shape their purpose accordingly and take you there.
By all which acquirements, I should be a living treasure of knowledge and wisdom, and certainly become the oracle of the nation.
| nature | |
n. basic or inherent features of something, especially when seen as characteristic of it
n. the phenomena of the physical world collectively, including plants, animals, and other features and products of the earth.
n. the phenomena of the physical world collectively, including plants, animals, and other features and products of the earth.
His very clothes seemed to partake of the hospitable nature of the wearer.
Not that your wife, Ulysses, is likely to murder you, for Penelope is a very admirable woman, and has an excellent nature.
Jo liked the prospect and was eager to be gone, for the home nest was growing too narrow for her restless nature and adventurous spirit.
| negative | |
a. adverse; involving disadvantage or harm; pessimistic
Ali returned a sign in the negative.
Almost every day I asked Mrs. Fairfax if she had yet heard anything decided: her answer was always in the negative.
The young man's finger, glided over the words, but at each one Noirtier answered by a negative sign.
| neighborhood | |
n. a surrounding or nearby region, the approximate amount of something
At length, one by one, all the noises in the neighborhood ceased.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre Dumas
Context Highlight In Chapter 67. At the Office of the King's Attorney.
Context Highlight In Chapter 67. At the Office of the King's Attorney.
The brigands have never been really extirpated from the neighborhood of Rome.
The town takes its name from King Hroar, and the many fountains in the neighborhood.
| neither | |
a. not either of two things or people
neither bride nor groom removed their masks.
But neither bent the knee, for the young bridegroom.
They were neither many nor heavy, but that made no difference to her.
| neutrality | |
n. a neutral position, especially in a war
n. pH value of 7
n. pH value of 7
It was necessary to find some neutral ground on which an exchange could be made, and then to try and land these goods on the coast of France.
Nothing then was altered in the plan, and orders were given to get under weigh next night, and, wind and weather permitting, to make the neutral island by the following day.
| niece | |
n. a daughter of your brother or sister
Mr. Darcy took her place by her niece, and they walked on together.
Mrs. Gardiner and her niece, however, did her justice, and pitied her.
Mrs. Gardiner looked at her niece with a smile, but Elizabeth could not return it.
| nuisance | |
n. something that annoys or gives trouble and vexation; something that is offensive or noxious
| obligate | |
v. make someone feel morally or legally forced to do something
Much obliged for that recommendation.
There is no debt, benefit, burden, obligation, in the case.
I am not under the slightest obligation to go to India, especially with strangers.
| origin | |
n. the first existence or beginning of anything
I said the origin of his fortune remained obscure.
Inquiry was made into the origin of the scourge, and by degrees various facts came out which excited public indignation in a high degree.
I told him as much as I thought proper of her illness, and he extorted from me, by cross-examination, most of the facts connected with its origin.
| originate | |
v. initiate or invent; start something or cause it to happen
I said the origin of his fortune remained obscure.
It was not my original intention to deceive, as I have deceived you.
So much has religion done for me; turning the original materials to the best account; pruning and training nature.
| orphan | |
n. someone who lacks support, care, or supervision
n. a young animal without a mother
n. a young animal without a mother
Over the path of the poor orphan child.
Take to His bosom the poor orphan child.
God is a friend to the poor orphan child.
| overcook | |
v. cook food for longer than necessary
| overemphasize | |
v. place special or excessive emphasis on
| overflow | |
v. flow over; cover with, or as with, water or other fluid
v. spread over; flow over the brim of
v. spread over; flow over the brim of
When they got there they swarmed into the graveyard and washed over it like an overflow.
Possibly nothing at all; the overflow of my brain would probably, in a state of freedom, have evaporated in a thousand follies; misfortune is needed to bring to light the treasures of the human intellect.
The carter was forced at last to leave his cart behind him, and to go home overflowing with rage and vexation.
| overlook | |
v. provide a view of, especially from above
v. fail to notice or consider something or someone
v. fail to notice or consider something or someone
Mr. Linton walked to a window on the other side of the room that overlooked the court.
Aunt Polly was vexed to think she had overlooked that bit of circumstantial evidence, and missed a trick.
But above all, above respect and esteem, there was a motive within her of goodwill which could not be overlooked.
| overrule | |
v. decide against a decision that has already been made
| ownership | |
n. having and controlling something, right or state of being an owner
| parliament | |
n. formal conference on public affairs; general council, especially an assembly of representatives of a nation
| partner | |
n. person who is a member of a partnership; associate who works with others toward a common goal
He sought me a partner betimes.
You know how I detest it, unless I am particularly acquainted with my partner.
She was light, but he was still lighter; she had never had such a partner in the dance.
| pastime | |
n. an activity that is done for enjoyment; amusement
I give you leave, returned Laurie, who enjoyed having someone to tease, after his long abstinence from his favorite pastime.
I did not omit even our sports and pastimes, or any other particular which I thought might redound to the honour of my country.
Laurie's eyes followed her with pleasure, for she neither romped nor sauntered, but danced with spirit and grace, making the delightsome pastime what it should be.
| patience | |
n. the ability to accept delay or annoyance without complaining or becoming angry
n. a card game played by one person
n. a card game played by one person
You are rather too kind sometimes, and then just a trifle hasty when he tries your patience.
Meg thought it was too cruel to hint about her sad failure, and the last atom of patience vanished as he spoke.
Beth could not reason upon or explain the faith that gave her courage and patience to give up life, and cheerfully wait for death.
| penalty | |
n. punishment established by law or authority for a crime or offense
Whereupon the emperor his father published an edict, commanding all his subjects, upon great penalties, to break the smaller end of their eggs.
And these people thought it a prodigious defect of policy among us, when I told them that our laws were enforced only by penalties, without any mention of reward.
No, no," he said to the patron, "I was awkward, and it is just that I pay the penalty of my clumsiness.
| perception | |
n. ability to notice and understand things that are not obvious to other people
n. belief or opinion, often held by many people and based on how things seem
n. belief or opinion, often held by many people and based on how things seem
The young man, with the intuitive perception of a lover, quickly understood the circumstances in which she was involuntarily placed, and he was comforted.
I knew, by instinct, how the matter stood, before St. John had said another word; but I cannot expect the reader to have the same intuitive perception, so I must repeat his explanation.
Injun Joe gave a barely perceptible start.
| perform | |
v. carry through; bring to completion; achieve or accomplish
Great and exalted deeds are what he lives to perform.
I have existed merely to perform tricks for you, Torvald.
But when the proud princess perceived that he was not her equal in birth, she scorned him, and required him first to perform another task.
| performance | |
n. act of performing; dramatic or musical entertainment
n. how well a person, machine, etc. does a piece of work or an activity
n. how well a person, machine, etc. does a piece of work or an activity
Her performance was pleasing, though by no means capital.
And he kept drifting about to find Becky and lacerate her with the performance.
My master observed the whole performance with great signs of curiosity and admiration.
| permanent | |
a. lasting for a long time or for ever; remaining without change
Natural affection only, of all the sentiments, has permanent power over me.
To me, he signified the threatening danger was not so much death, as permanent alienation of intellect.
I would fain at the moment have become bee or lizard, that I might have found fitting nutriment, permanent shelter here.
| persistent | |
a. lasting for a long time and difficult to get rid of
At last, overcome by her persistent entreaties that he would take something, he lifted the glass and drank again.
He persisted until, at last, he had not sufficient strength to rise and cast his supper out of the loophole.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre Dumas
Context Highlight In Chapter 15. Number 34 and Number 27.
Context Highlight In Chapter 15. Number 34 and Number 27.
The wound persisted in healing with a rapidity that astonished him, and instead of trying to forget, he found himself trying to remember.
| personnel | |
n. group of people willing to obey orders, like those employed in a company, organization, or one of the armed forces
| pessimism | |
n. belief that life is basically bad or evil; gloominess
| pigeon | |
n. a large, usually grey bird that is often seen in towns sitting on buildings in large groups
The next time Heathcliff came my young lady chanced to be feeding some pigeons in the court.
Beside them, on laths and perches, sat nearly a hundred pigeons, all asleep, seemingly; but yet they moved a little when the robber maiden came.
"Kiss it," cried the little girl, and flung the pigeon in Gerda's face.
| poetic | |
a. like or relating to poetry or poets
Her poetic and excited mind pictured it as the soul of her grandmother.
In a word, an almost poetical fervor prevailed.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre Dumas
Context Highlight In Chapter 6. The Deputy Procureur du Roi.
Context Highlight In Chapter 6. The Deputy Procureur du Roi.
First I was a poet; now sold for a few pence as a lark; no doubt it was that accursed poetical nature which has metamorphosed me into such a poor harmless little creature.
| pollutant | |
n. waste matter that contaminates the water, air, or soil
| population | |
n. the people who inhabit a territory or state
n. the number of inhabitants in a given country, or city etc.
n. the number of inhabitants in a given country, or city etc.
| porpoise | |
n. a mammal that lives in the sea, swims in groups, and looks similar to a dolphin but has a shorter rounder nose
| possess | |
v. occupy in person; hold or actually have in one's own keeping; have the legal title to
It will correct you of feigning more valour than you possess.
I do not pretend to possess equal frankness with your ladyship.
This treasure exists, Dantes, and if I have not been allowed to possess it, you will.
| possessive | |
a. having or showing a desire to control or dominate
n. the case expressing ownership
n. the case expressing ownership
It will correct you of feigning more valour than you possess.
I do not pretend to possess equal frankness with your ladyship.
This treasure exists, Dantes, and if I have not been allowed to possess it, you will.
| postdate | |
v. be later in time, happen or exist after something
| postgraduate | |
n. student who continues studies after graduation for second degree
| posthumous | |
a. happening after a person's death, as of child born after father's death
| postponement | |
n. time during which some action is awaited
n. act of putting off an event to a future time
n. act of putting off an event to a future time
But he had sense to postpone complaining: there might be compensation within.
He did not judge your father to be a person whom he could so properly consult as your uncle, and therefore readily postponed seeing him till after the departure of the former.
Still confidence was not restored to all minds, and the general opinion was that the complete ruin of the unfortunate shipowner had been postponed only until the end of the month.
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