1.spinster:a woman whose occupation is to spin
2.solicitor: one that solicits
3.the second/third cousin
4.pension:a fixed sum paid regularly to a person
5.conflict:fight, battle, war
- May 04 Fri 2012 19:54
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筆記5
- May 01 Tue 2012 17:37
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單字45
The city is having problems with trash removal.
He uttered an oath and walked away.
If you're naive enough to believe him, you'll believe anyone.
This is the time of year when hunters are stalking the woods for deer.
Do you reckon you'll be able to go to the grocery store after work?
- Apr 30 Mon 2012 17:37
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單字44
You can dispute your bill if you believe it is inaccurate.
The returning astronauts were given a tumultuous welcome.
The thief ditched the purse in an alley.
We believe we know that Americans abhor extremes and mistrust ideology.
1.dispute [dɪˋspjut]
- Apr 27 Fri 2012 17:36
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單字43
The tourists didn't linger very long.
The jury heard 10 days of testimony.
I'm drining, so I have to stay sober tonight.
The sun shone for brief intervals throughout the day.
We deplore the development of nuclear weapons.
- Apr 26 Thu 2012 17:36
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單字42
Use a canvas to cover the boat.
Chocolate curls garnished the cake.
He worked on the filling while I prepared the pastry.
People believed the girls had been bewitched.
1.canvas [ˋkænvəs]
- Apr 25 Wed 2012 17:36
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單字41
Grotesque faces are carved over the doorway of the old building.
Crumble the cookies into small bits.
You're making a ghastly mistake.
The fort's defenses were thought to be impenetrable.
1.grotesque [groˋtɛsk]
- Apr 24 Tue 2012 17:35
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It's said that he is a master of intrigue.
All night the mother kept vigil over the sick child.
There is no tangible evidence to support her claim.
Cynical people say there is no such thing as true love.
1.intrigue [ɪnˋtrig]
- Apr 23 Mon 2012 17:35
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Her voice was barely audible over the noise.
He suggested that those entries be blanked out.
He had been taught to observe the ordinary decencies.
His criticism was so shrill that it provoked resentment.
1.audible [ˋɔdəb!]
- Apr 20 Fri 2012 17:34
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單字38
It's a politically acute film that does not oversimplify the issues.
The park closes at dusk.
Stir one cup of sugar into the batter.
1.acute [əˋkjut]
(adj.) characterized by sharpness or severity
- Apr 19 Thu 2012 17:34
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The whole town was in mourning.
The ancient Romans awarded laurel wreaths to winners of athletic contests.
He is one of the government's most persistent critics.
A saxophone wailed in the background.
1.desolate [ˋdɛs!ɪt]
- Apr 18 Wed 2012 17:33
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Don't be fooled by his gruff manner-he's really very kind.
The tenor of his remarks is clear.
The fractious crowd grew violent.
She has displayed a profound contempt for her opponents
1.gruff [grʌf]
