Description: This vocabulary set from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring helps you prepare for watching the movie and is suitable for B1–B2–C1 learners.
Tags:b1b2c1
Terms(285)
tinged
[tɪndʒd]
Meaning: having a slight influence or color
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: moderate
Singular/Plural: singular
sadness
[ˈsædnəs]
Meaning: a state of feeling sorrow or unhappiness
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: high
Singular/Plural: singular
whispering
[ˈwɪs.pər.ɪŋ]
Meaning: the act of speaking in a soft and quiet voice
Part of speech: gerund
Usage frequency: medium
Singular/Plural: uncountable
flickering
[ˈflɪkərɪŋ]
Meaning: to shine unsteadily, like a candle or flame
Part of speech: verb
Tense: present
Usage frequency: moderate
Singular/Plural: either
forge
[fɔːrdʒ]
Meaning: To create something by heating and shaping metal; to fake something, such as a document.
Part of speech: verb / noun
Usage frequency: moderate
molten
[ˈmōltən]
Meaning: melted
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: often
Singular/Plural: singular
ladle
[ˈleɪd(ə)l]
Meaning: a kitchen utensil with a long handle and a deep bowl for serving liquids
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: widely used
Singular/Plural: singular and plural
gem
[dʒem]
Meaning: a precious stone or something valuable
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: frequent
Singular/Plural: singular/plural
immortal
[ɪˈmɔːrtl]
Meaning: not subject to death
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: high
Singular/Plural: singular
wisest
[ˈwaɪzəst]
Meaning: most wise
Part of speech: superlative form of the adjective "wise"
Usage frequency: commonly
Singular/Plural: singular
fairest
[ˈfɛə.rɪst]
Meaning: most beautiful and just
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: rarely
Singular/Plural: singular
craftsmen
[ˈkrɑːftsmən]
Meaning: individuals skilled in a craft or trade
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: frequently used
Singular/Plural: plural
clutched
[klʌtʃt]
Meaning: to grasp or hold something tightly
Part of speech: verb
Tense: past tense
Usage frequency: moderate
Singular/Plural: : singular or plural (depending on context)
precious
[ˈpre-shəs]
Meaning: of high value or importance
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: often
Singular/Plural: singular
deceived
[dɪˈsiːvd]
Meaning: to mislead or trick someone
Part of speech: verb
Tense: past tense
Usage frequency: frequent
Singular/Plural: not applicable
parchment
[ˈpɑːrtʃmənt]
Meaning: a thin material made from animal skin used for writing or printing on
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: low
Singular/Plural: singular
unseen
[ʌnˈsiːn]
Meaning: Not seen or observed
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: Common
Singular/Plural: Not applicable
chambers
[ˈtʃeɪmbərz]
Meaning: rooms, spaces, or halls; also refers to bodies involved in judicial activities.
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: frequent
Singular/Plural: plural
forged
[fɔːrdʒd]
Meaning: to make or shape something, particularly in a form of imitation or to produce a counterfeit
Part of speech: verb
Usage frequency: frequent
Singular/Plural: n/a
reflecting
[rɪˈflɛktɪŋ]
Meaning: throwing back light, heat, sound, etc.; to think deeply or carefully about something
Part of speech: verb
Tense: present participle
Usage frequency: frequent
Singular/Plural: singular
fiery
[ˈfaɪəri]
Meaning: hot, passionate, or flaming
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: moderate
Singular/Plural: singular
dominate
[ˈdɒmɪneɪt]
Meaning: to have control over or power over
Part of speech: verb
Usage frequency: high
realm
[rɛlm]
Meaning: a kingdom or domain
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: frequent
Singular/Plural: can be both singular and plural
triumph
[/ˈtraɪ·əmf/]
Meaning: a great success or victory
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: commonly used
Singular/Plural: both forms
looms
[luːmz]
Meaning: to appear in an enlarged or distorted form, often indicating that something is about to happen
Part of speech: verb
Tense: present
Usage frequency: frequently
Singular/Plural: singular
undone
[ʌnˈdʌn]
Meaning: not completed or finished
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: medium
Singular/Plural: singular
mace
[meɪs]
Meaning: a club or staff-like weapon, often with a heavy head
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: rare
Singular/Plural: singular
crumpled
[ˈkrʌm.pəld]
Meaning: wrinkled or creased
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: fairly common
Singular/Plural: unchangeable
emerges
[ɪˈmɜrdʒɪz]
Meaning: becomes visible or known
Part of speech: verb
Tense: present tense
Usage frequency: high
Singular/Plural: none
cruelty
[ˈkruːəlti]
Meaning: lack of compassion or desire to cause pain to others
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: often
Singular/Plural: singular
malice
[ˈmælɪs]
Meaning: the intention or desire to cause harm
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: high
Singular/Plural: singular
shadow
[ˈʃæd.oʊ]
Meaning: a dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: high
Singular/Plural: singular
screaming
[ˈskriːmɪŋ]
Meaning: making a loud, high-pitched cry or noise
Part of speech: verb
Tense: present
Usage frequency: high
villagers
[ˈvɪlɪdʒəz]
Meaning: inhabitants of a village
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: high
Singular/Plural: plural
pursued
[pərˈsuːd]
Meaning: to chase or follow, often with the intent to achieve or capture
Part of speech: verb
Tense: past tense
Usage frequency: high
hideous
[ˈhɪdiəs]
Meaning: extremely ugly or unpleasant
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: used infrequently
Singular/Plural: no singular or plural form
resisted
[rɪˈzɪstɪd]
Meaning: a controlled abstaining from something
Part of speech: verb
Tense: past tense
Usage frequency: frequently used
Singular/Plural: : not applicable
alliance
[əˈlaɪəns]
Meaning: a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: frequently
Singular/Plural: singular
marched
[mɑːrtʃt]
Meaning: to walk with regular, measured steps, typical of a group or army.
Part of speech: verb
Tense: simple past tense
Usage frequency: common
slopes
[sloʊps]
Meaning: inclined surfaces
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: common
Singular/Plural: plural
freedom
[ˈfriː.dəm]
Meaning: the state of being free or the right to act, speak, or think as one wants
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: high
Singular/Plural: singular
retreating
[rɪˈtriːtɪŋ]
Meaning: moving back or withdrawing
Part of speech: verb
Tense: present participle
Usage frequency: often
lays waste
[leɪz weɪst]
Meaning: to destroy or ravage
Part of speech: phrasal verb
Usage frequency: rare
desperate
[ˈdes.pər.ət]
Meaning: having an urgent need or desire for something; hopeless, without hope
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: high
charge
[tʃɑːrdʒ]
Meaning: 1) accusation; 2) fee; 3) to load; 4) to attack
Part of speech: noun or verb
Tense: present
Usage frequency: high
Singular/Plural: both
severed
[ˈse-vərd]
Meaning: to cut or separate something with force
Part of speech: verb
Tense: past
Usage frequency: moderate
Singular/Plural: not applicable
vaporized
[ˈveɪpəˌraɪzd]
Meaning: turned into vapor
Part of speech: verb
Tense: past tense
Usage frequency: occasionally
Singular/Plural: n/a
transfixed
[trænsˈfɪkst]
Meaning: to be so amazed or shocked that one cannot move
Part of speech: verb
Usage frequency: medium
destroy
[dɪˈstrɔɪ]
Meaning: to ruin or demolish something
Part of speech: verb
Usage frequency: frequent
murky
[ˈmɜːrki]
Meaning: dark, unclear, obscure
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: moderate
Singular/Plural: singular
ripples
[ˈrɪpəlz]
Meaning: small waves or undulations on the surface of water
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: common
Singular/Plural: plural
ensnared
[ɪnˈsnɛrd]
Meaning: caught in a trap or net
Part of speech: verb
Tense: simple past
Usage frequency: usage frequency: moderate
Singular/Plural: none
bearer
[ˈberər]
Meaning: someone who carries or holds something
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: commonly used
Singular/Plural: can be singular or plural, depending on usage
cavern
[ˈkævərn]
Meaning: a large cave or chamber, often underground
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: moderate
Singular/Plural: singular and plural
mutters
[ˈmətərz]
Meaning: to speak indistinctly in a low voice
Part of speech: verb
Tense: various tenses are applicable depending on context
Usage frequency: moderate
Singular/Plural: singular
ecstatic
[ɪkˈstætɪk]
Meaning: extremely happy or joyful
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: frequent
Singular/Plural: singular
poisoned
[ˈpɔɪzənd]
Meaning: containing poison or toxic substances
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: medium
Singular/Plural: singular
crept
[krɛpt]
Meaning: move slowly and stealthily
Part of speech: verb (past tense of 'creep')
Tense: past tense
Usage frequency: rarely
whispers
[ˈwispərz]
Meaning: soft sounds or speech spoken very quietly
Part of speech: noun / verb
Usage frequency: high
Singular/Plural: plural
abandoned
[əˈbændənd]
Meaning: left without care or supervision
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: common
Singular/Plural: not applicable
imaginable
[ɪˈmædʒɪnəbl]
Meaning: capable of being imagined
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: common
Singular/Plural: none
dissolve
[dɪˈzɒlv]
Meaning: to cause a solid to become incorporated into a liquid; to disappear
Part of speech: verb
Usage frequency: high
jagged
[ˈdʒæɡɪd]
Meaning: having a rough or uneven edge or surface
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: medium
Singular/Plural: none
scattered
[ˈskætərd]
Meaning: distributed or spread over a wide area
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: .
seeded
[ˈsiːdɪd]
Meaning: to be in a leading or initiating position
Part of speech: verb
Tense: past tense
Usage frequency: medium
alight
[əˈlaɪt]
Meaning: to get off a vehicle
Part of speech: verb
Tense: past
Usage frequency: medium
dodging
[ˈdɑːdʒɪŋ]
Meaning: To avoid or evade
Part of speech: verb
Usage frequency: frequently
shambling
[ˈʃæm.blɪŋ]
Meaning: moving slowly and awkwardly, often with a shuffling gait
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: rarely
rears
[rɪərz]
Meaning: back parts or areas
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: low
Singular/Plural: plural
corrupted
[kəˈrʌptɪd]
Meaning: damaged or altered
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: frequently
Singular/Plural: singular
betrayed
[bɪˈtreɪd]
Meaning: to break someone's trust or be disloyal to someone
Part of speech: verb
Tense: past
Usage frequency: high
silt
[sɪlt]
Meaning: fine particles of rock or earth, often found at the bottom of a body of water
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: high
Singular/Plural: singular
shrouded
[ʃraʊdɪd]
Meaning: covered or concealed by something
Part of speech: verb
Usage frequency: medium
gloom
[ɡluːm]
Meaning: a state of darkness, sadness, or depression
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: medium
Singular/Plural: singular
emaciated
[ɪˈmeɪ.si.eɪ.tɪd]
Meaning: abnormally thin or weak, often due to lack of food or illness
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: moderate
Singular/Plural: singular
raspy
[ˈræspi]
Meaning: a voice that sounds rough or scratchy
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: common
rumor
[ˈruːmər]
Meaning: unconfirmed or unofficial information
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: high
Singular/Plural: singular/plural
perceived
[pərˈsiːvd]
Meaning: to become aware or conscious of something
Part of speech: verb
Tense: past participle
Usage frequency: high
fumbling
[ˈfʌmblɪŋ]
Meaning: to act awkwardly or without skill
Part of speech: verb
Tense: /
Usage frequency: medium
Singular/Plural: /
unlikely
[ʌnˈlaɪkli]
Meaning: not likely to happen or be true
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: frequent
Singular/Plural: undeterminable
perplexed
[pərˈplɛkst]
Meaning: confused or puzzled
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: used fairly often
Singular/Plural: singular
anguish
[ˈaŋɡwɪʃ]
Meaning: extreme mental distress or suffering
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: medium
Singular/Plural: singular
dank
[dæŋk]
Meaning: unpleasantly damp and cold
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: moderate
Singular/Plural: singular
pockets
[ˈpɒkɪts]
Meaning: small bags or compartments sewn into clothes or other items for storing things
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: high
Singular/Plural: plural
receding
[rɪˈsiːdɪŋ]
Meaning: moving back or retreating
Part of speech: participle
Usage frequency: medium
idyllic
[aɪˈdɪl.ɪk]
Meaning: charmingly simple and serene
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: rare
soundtrack
[ˈsaʊn(d)træk]
Meaning: music accompanying a movie or other media production
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: high
Singular/Plural: singular
clip-clop
[klɪp klɒp]
Meaning: sound made by a horse's hooves
Part of speech: interjection
Usage frequency: rare
humming
[ˈhʌmɪŋ]
Meaning: a constant low sound or the act of producing such a sound
Part of speech: noun and verb
Tense: present
Usage frequency: frequently
Singular/Plural: singular and plural
stooped
[stuːpt]
Meaning: to bend the body forward and downward
Part of speech: verb
Tense: past tense
Usage frequency: occasionally encountered
Singular/Plural: : not applicable
careering
[kəˈrɪə.rɪŋ]
Meaning: to move swiftly and uncontrollably
Part of speech: verb
Usage frequency: rarely
precisely
[/prɪˈsaɪsli/]
Meaning: exactly; accurately
Part of speech: adverb
Usage frequency: high
lupin
[ˈluː.pɪn]
Meaning: Plant of the legume family
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: low frequency
Singular/Plural: singular
eager
[ˈiːɡər]
Meaning: keenly wanting to do or have something
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: common
scarcely
[ˈskɛrsli]
Meaning: almost not
Part of speech: adverb
Usage frequency: moderate
existence
[ɪɡˈzɪstəns]
Meaning: the fact or state of living or having objective reality
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: high
Singular/Plural: singular
thankful
[ˈθæŋkfəl]
Meaning: feeling gratitude
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: high
exclaiming
[ɪkˈskleɪmɪŋ]
Meaning: to cry out or speak suddenly and loudly, usually due to surprise, strong emotion, or pain
Part of speech: verb
Usage frequency: medium
magnificence
[/mæɡˈnɪfɪsəns/]
Meaning: splendor or grandeur
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: low
Singular/Plural: singular
uproar
[ˈʌpˌrɔr]
Meaning: a state of noise or disorder
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: moderate
Singular/Plural: can be singular or plural
gracious
[ˈɡreɪ.ʃəs]
Meaning: kind and courteous
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: commonly
nudged
[nʌdʒd]
Meaning: gently push or prod
Part of speech: verb
Tense: past tense
Usage frequency: moderate frequency
disturber
[dɪˈstɜː.bər]
Meaning: a person or thing that causes disturbance
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: rarely
Singular/Plural: singular
suspicious
[səˈspɪʃ.əs]
Meaning: distrustful, questionable
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: commonly
Singular/Plural: singular
glowers
[ˈɡlaʊ.ərz]
Meaning: to look at someone angrily or sullenly
Part of speech: verb
Usage frequency: rare
Singular/Plural: singular
tended
[tɛndɪd]
Meaning: look after, care for, manage
Part of speech: verb (past tense)
Tense: past tense
incident
[ˈɪnsɪdənt]
Meaning: an event, especially one that is unpleasant or unusual
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: frequent
Singular/Plural: singular and plural
officially
[əˈfɪʃəli]
Meaning: in accordance with official rules or formalities
Part of speech: adverb
Usage frequency: frequently used
labelled
[ˈleɪ.bəld]
Meaning: having a label or tag attached
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: common
Singular/Plural: singular
quaint
[/kwānt/]
Meaning: attractively unusual or old-fashioned; often used to describe something charming or original
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: moderate frequency of use
Singular/Plural: usually singular
rustic
[ˈrʌstɪk]
Meaning: simple, relating to the countryside
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: medium
nestled
[ˈnɛsld]
Meaning: to be situated comfortably or snugly
Part of speech: verb
Usage frequency: medium
burrows
[ˈbʌr.əʊz]
Meaning: tunnels or holes made by animals
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: widely used
Singular/Plural: plural
deflated
[dɪˈfleɪtɪd]
Meaning: make something less important or engaging
Part of speech: verb
Tense: past
Usage frequency: low
Singular/Plural: .
fizzing
[ˈfɪzɪŋ]
Meaning: the action of a liquid bubbling or hissing
Part of speech: verb
Usage frequency: low
delighted
[/dɪˈlaɪtɪd/]
Meaning: feeling or showing great pleasure
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: frequently
Singular/Plural: uncountable
reigns
[reɪnz]
Meaning: to be in control or dominate
Part of speech: verb
Usage frequency: medium
admittance
[ədˈmɪtəns]
Meaning: permission to enter, access, or entry
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: medium
Singular/Plural: singular
eccentric
[ɪkˈsɛntrɪk]
Meaning: unusual or strange
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: moderate
brocade
[brəˈkeɪd]
Meaning: heavy fabric with a raised pattern
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: moderate
Singular/Plural: singular
waistcoat
[ˈwāst-ˌkōt]
Meaning: a garment worn under a jacket
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: commonly
Singular/Plural: singular
indeterminate
[ɪnˈdɛtərmɪnət]
Meaning: not determined, uncertain
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: low
mischievous
[ˈmɪs.tʃə.vəs]
Meaning: naughty, causing trouble
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: common
Singular/Plural: singular
embrace
[ɪmˈbreɪs]
Meaning: to hold someone closely, to accept enthusiastically
Part of speech: verb
Usage frequency: high
keenly
[ˈkiːnli]
Meaning: with intensity or sharpness
Part of speech: adverb
Usage frequency: moderate
stoop
[stʊp]
Meaning: to bend forward and down
Part of speech: verb
Usage frequency: medium
souvenirs
[ˈsuːvəˌnɪrz]
Meaning: items kept as a reminder of a place, event, or experience
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: common
Singular/Plural: plural
charred
[tʃɑːrd]
Meaning: burned or scorched
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: common
Singular/Plural: singular
sponge
[spʌnʤ]
Meaning: a sea animal or a porous material used for cleaning
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: high
Singular/Plural: singular
inhand
[ɪnˈhænd]
Meaning: available or at one's disposal
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: very rare
Singular/Plural: singular
strikes
[straɪks]
Meaning: hits or attacks
Part of speech: verb
Usage frequency: high
porch
[pɔːrtʃ]
Meaning: a covered shelter projecting in front of the entrance of a building
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: frequent
Singular/Plural: singular
stretched
[strɛʧt]
Meaning: extended or elongated
Part of speech: verb
Tense: past tense
Usage frequency: commonly used
glides
[ɡlaɪdz]
Meaning: to move smoothly and effortlessly
Part of speech: verb
unfold
[ʌnˈfəʊld]
Meaning: to spread out or open something
Part of speech: verb
Tense: present
Usage frequency: frequently
Singular/Plural: :
squash
[skwɒʃ]
Meaning: to crush or a type of sport
Part of speech: verb, noun
Tense: present tense
Usage frequency: frequently used
Singular/Plural: singular/plural
crackles
[ˈkrækəlz]
Meaning: sharp popping or rattling sounds; to make such sounds
Part of speech: noun, verb
Usage frequency: moderate
Singular/Plural: plural
clamp
[klæmp]
Meaning: a device or action for securing or holding something in place
Part of speech: noun, verb
Usage frequency: medium
Singular/Plural: singular or plural
disbelief
[dɪsˈbiːlɪf]
Meaning: lack of belief or trust
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: frequent
Singular/Plural: singular
farewell
[fɛərˈwɛl]
Meaning: an expression of good wishes on parting or the act of departing
Part of speech: noun/verb
Usage frequency: frequent
Singular/Plural: singular
knapsack
[ˈnæpˌsæk]
Meaning: a bag with shoulder straps, carried on the back
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: moderate
Singular/Plural: singular and plural
sobbing
[ˈsɑːbɪŋ]
Meaning: Loud crying or weeping.
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: commonly used
Singular/Plural: singular
cluttered
[ˈklʌtərd]
Meaning: filled or crowded with too many things
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: moderate
Singular/Plural: singular
peg
[pɛg]
Meaning: a small device used for securing something
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: commonly used
Singular/Plural: singular
familiarity
[fəˌmɪlɪˈærɪti]
Meaning: the state of being familiar with something or someone
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: high
Singular/Plural: singular
beam
[biːm]
Meaning: a ray or shaft of light; a structural beam
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: high
Singular/Plural: singular or plural
pickle
[ˈpɪk.əl]
Meaning: a vegetable preserved in vinegar or brine, typically cucumber
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: commonly used
Singular/Plural: singular
risky
[ˈrɪski]
Meaning: high level of danger or likelihood of adverse outcomes
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: frequently
tart
[tɑːt]
Meaning: a pie, usually with an open topping
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: low
Singular/Plural: singular
custard
[ˈkʌs.tərd]
Meaning: a thick, sweet cream dessert
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: often
Singular/Plural: singular
relatives
[ˈrɛlətɪvz]
Meaning: people connected by blood or marriage
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: high
Singular/Plural: plural
peace
[piːs]
Meaning: a state of tranquility and absence of war
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: high
Singular/Plural: singular
fond
[fɒnd]
Meaning: a positive feeling, affection
Part of speech: noun, adjective
Usage frequency: moderate
Singular/Plural: singular or plural
scraped
[skreɪpt]
Meaning: to remove a layer or covering from a surface
Part of speech: verb
Tense: past
Usage frequency: high
Singular/Plural: singular
throng
[θrɒŋ]
Meaning: a large, densely packed crowd of people or things
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: frequently used
Singular/Plural: singular noun
arguing
[ˈɑːrɡjuːɪŋ]
Meaning: discussing something in a contentious or debate format
Part of speech: verb
Usage frequency: high
minced
[/mɪnst/]
Meaning: finely chopped or ground, especially meat
Part of speech: participle
Usage frequency: high
Singular/Plural: none
deafening
[ˈdɛfənɪŋ]
Meaning: extremely loud
Part of speech: adjective
sternly
[ˈstɜːrnli]
Meaning: in a serious and severe manner
Part of speech: adverb
Usage frequency: high
cowers
[ˈkaʊərz]
Meaning: to crouch down or shrink away in fear
Part of speech: verb
Usage frequency: moderate
laid
[leɪd]
Meaning: past tense of 'lay' or 'place'
Part of speech: verb
Tense: past tense
Usage frequency: commonly used
Singular/Plural: not applicable
unprepared
[ʌnprɪˈpeərd]
Meaning: not ready or equipped
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: frequent
mysteriously
[mɪˈstɪr.i.əs.li]
Meaning: in a way that is difficult to understand or explain
Part of speech: adverb
Usage frequency: often
confounded
[kənˈfaʊndəd]
Meaning: confused or perplexed
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: occasionally
Singular/Plural: singular
suspects
[səˈspekts]
Meaning: those suspected of committing a crime
Part of speech: noun, verb
Usage frequency: high
Singular/Plural: plural
block-headed
[ˈblɒkˌhɛdɪd]
Meaning: stubborn or unintelligent
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: rare
Singular/Plural: singular
preparations
[ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃənz]
Meaning: acts or processes of making ready or being made ready for use or consideration
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: commonly used
Singular/Plural: plural
savories
[ˈseɪ.vər.iz]
Meaning: salty or spicy dishes
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: rare
Singular/Plural: plural
astonished
[əˈstɒnɪʃt]
Meaning: surprised or amazed
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: often
Singular/Plural: singular
fuse
[fjuːz]
Meaning: to join or blend to form a single entity
Part of speech: verb
Usage frequency: frequent
aghast
[əˈɡæst]
Meaning: filled with shock or horror
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: rarely
Singular/Plural: singular
vanishes
[ˈvænɪʃɪz]
Meaning: to disappear
Part of speech: verb
Tense: present
Usage frequency: moderate
materializes
[məˈtɪəriəlaɪzɪz]
Meaning: becomes apparent or visible
Part of speech: verb
Tense: present
Usage frequency: moderate
Singular/Plural: singular
disarmed
[dɪˈsɑːrmd]
Meaning: to make a weapon harmless or remove an armed threat
Part of speech: verb
Tense: past tense
Usage frequency: medium
staggered
[ˈstæɡ.əd]
Meaning: unsteady or in stages
Part of speech: verb, adjective
Usage frequency: medium
seal
[siːl]
Meaning: a marine mammal from the pinniped family
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: high
Singular/Plural: can be both singular and plural
inscription
[ɪnˈskrɪpʃən]
Meaning: a text written or engraved on a surface
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: common
Singular/Plural: singular
possessions
[pəˈzɛʃənz]
Meaning: things that belong to someone
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: frequently used
Singular/Plural: plural
utter
[ˈʌtə(r)]
Meaning: to speak or articulate
Part of speech: verb
Usage frequency: medium
realization
[ˌriːəlaɪˈzeɪʃən]
Meaning: the act of becoming fully aware of something
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: common
Singular/Plural: singular
depart
[dɪˈpɑːrt]
Meaning: to leave, to set off
Part of speech: verb
Usage frequency: high
uncomfortably
[ʌnˈkʌmfərtəbli]
Meaning: causing discomfort or unease
Part of speech: adverb
Usage frequency: high
hidden
[ˈhɪdn]
Meaning: not visible or seen, concealed
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: very often
Singular/Plural: singular
gazing
[ˈɡeɪ.zɪŋ]
Meaning: to look steadily and intently at something
Part of speech: verb
Tense: present
Usage frequency: common
endured
[ɪn'djʊəd]
Meaning: suffered patiently; withstood
Part of speech: verb
Tense: past tense
Usage frequency: frequently
tortured
[ˈtɔːr.tʃɚd]
Meaning: subjected to great pain or suffering
Part of speech: verb / adjective
Usage frequency: high
evaporating
[ɪˈvæpəreɪtɪŋ]
Meaning: the process of a substance transitioning from a liquid to a gaseous state
Part of speech: participle
Tense: present
Usage frequency: fairly common
Singular/Plural: /
trimmed
[trɪmd]
Meaning: cut or removed to make tidy
Part of speech: verb
Tense: past tense
Usage frequency: high
ploughed
[plaʊd]
Meaning: to turn over and prepare land for planting
Part of speech: verb
Tense: past tense
Usage frequency: commonly used in everyday language
eavesdropping
[ˈiːvzˌdrɒpɪŋ]
Meaning: listening secretly to a conversation
Part of speech: verb
Usage frequency: high
somersault
[ˈsʌmərˌsɔlt]
Meaning: a gymnastic move where one rolls head over heels, usually forward or backward
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: medium
Singular/Plural: singular
gratitude
[ˈɡratᵊtjuːd]
Meaning: the quality of being thankful
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: high
Singular/Plural: singular
weary
[ˈwɪəri]
Meaning: very tired, requiring hard work
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: moderately frequent
Singular/Plural: singular
conjurer
[ˈkän-ˌju̇r-ər]
Meaning: a person who practices magic or a magician
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: rare
Singular/Plural: singular
counter
[/ˈkaʊntər/]
Meaning: a device or element used to count something; a piece of furniture
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: high
Singular/Plural: both singular and plural
weakened
[ˈwiː.kənd]
Meaning: make or become weaker
Part of speech: verb
Tense: past tense
concealed
[kənˈsiːld]
Meaning: hidden
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: high
Singular/Plural: none
wit
[wɪt]
Meaning: clever or humorous expression
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: high
Singular/Plural: singular
sinister
[ˈsɪnɪstər]
Meaning: evil, ominous
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: moderate
fortress
[ˈfɔr.trəs]
Meaning: a fortified place, a defensive structure
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: frequent
Singular/Plural: singular and plural
veil
[veɪl]
Meaning: a fine fabric used to cover the face or an object
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: frequent
Singular/Plural: singular
spies
[spaɪz]
Meaning: people who secretly collect information
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: high
Singular/Plural: plural
potency
[ˈpoʊtənsi]
Meaning: ability to act or bring effectiveness
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: rarely used
Singular/Plural: singular
detour
[dɪˈtʊər]
Meaning: an alternative route
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: medium
Singular/Plural: singular or plural
loamy
[ˈloʊ.mi]
Meaning: containing, resembling, or consisting of loam; fertile and friable.
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: moderate
wreathed
[riːðd]
Meaning: to surround or encircle as a wreath
Part of speech: verb
Usage frequency: medium
alas
[əˈlas]
Meaning: expresses sorrow or regret
Part of speech: interjection
Usage frequency: moderate
compliment
[ˈkɒmplɪmənt]
Meaning: positive remark
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: high
Singular/Plural: singular
varmint
[ˈvɑːrmɪnt]
Meaning: a pest or nuisance, typically a small animal that is troublesome
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: rare
Singular/Plural: singular or plural
bead
[biːd]
Meaning: a small, often spherical object with a hole through it, usually for threading
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: high
Singular/Plural: singular or plural
brow
[braʊ]
Meaning: the ridge over the eye or an upper edge or part
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: medium
Singular/Plural: singular
baying
[ˈbā-iŋ]
Meaning: barking or howling (usually animals)
Part of speech: verb
Usage frequency: rarely
droppings
[ˈdrɒpɪŋz]
Meaning: the excrement or feces of animals, usually left on the ground
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: moderate
Singular/Plural: plural
looming
[ˈluːmɪŋ]
Meaning: to appear or approach in a menacing or threatening manner
Part of speech: verb
Usage frequency: often
intensifies
[ɪnˈtensɪfaɪz]
Meaning: to make something more intense or to increase its intensity
Part of speech: verb
Tense: present tense
Usage frequency: high
slumps
[slʌmps]
Meaning: a sudden decline
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: medium
Singular/Plural: plural
wharf
[wɔːrf]
Meaning: a structure on the shore for loading and unloading ships
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: rarely
Singular/Plural: singular
shrieking
[ˈʃriː.kɪŋ]
Meaning: to emit a sharp, high-pitched cry
Part of speech: verb
Usage frequency: common
placid
[ˈplæsɪd]
Meaning: calm and peaceful
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: rarely
amidst
[əˈmɪdst]
Meaning: in the middle of or surrounded by
Part of speech: preposition
Usage frequency: common
converging
[kənˈvɜːrdʒɪŋ]
Meaning: coming together at a common point or opinion
Part of speech: verb
Tense: present
Usage frequency: rare
silhouette
[sɪl.uːˈet]
Meaning: refers to the outline or shape of an object against a lighter background
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: moderate
Singular/Plural: singular
buckle
[ˈbʌkəl]
Meaning: a fastening device or the action of fastening
Part of speech: noun / verb
Usage frequency: medium
Singular/Plural: singular
contend
[kənˈtend]
Meaning: compete, assert
Part of speech: verb
Usage frequency: moderate
whirling
[ˈwɜːrlɪŋ]
Meaning: to move or cause to move rapidly in a circular manner.
Part of speech: verb
Usage frequency: medium
guilty
[ˈɡɪlti]
Meaning: responsible for an offense or wrongdoing
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: high
odd
[ɒd]
Meaning: unusual or strange
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: high
beads
[biːdz]
Meaning: small, usually round objects made of various materials used for decoration in jewelry or clothing
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: high
Singular/Plural: plural
puzzled
[ˈpʌzəld]
Meaning: confused or perplexed
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: often
prolonging
[prəˈlɔːŋɪŋ]
Meaning: extending the duration of something
Part of speech: verb
Usage frequency: moderate
delaying
[dɪˈleɪɪŋ]
Meaning: postponing something to a later time
Part of speech: verb
Tense: present or continuous
Usage frequency: frequent
stirring
[ˈstɜːrɪŋ]
Meaning: exciting or inspiring
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: moderate
yearns
[jɜːrnz]
Meaning: to have an intense desire for something or someone
Part of speech: verb
bounder
[ˈbaʊndə(r)]
Meaning: a person of lesser social commands, often regarded as not well-mannered
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: rarely
Singular/Plural: singular
tempt
[tɛmpt]
Meaning: to entice or attract someone
Part of speech: verb
Usage frequency: frequent
wield
[wiːld]
Meaning: to handle or use something effectively, such as a weapon or tool
Part of speech: verb
Usage frequency: medium
wading
[ˈweɪ.dɪŋ]
Meaning: to walk through water or a soft substance
Part of speech: verb
Tense: present
Usage frequency: frequently used
piled
[paɪld]
Meaning: place items in a stack or heap
Part of speech: verb
Tense: past
Usage frequency: often
psychic
[ˈsaɪkɪk]
Meaning: a person with psychic abilities or relating to the psyche
Part of speech: noun, adjective
Usage frequency: commonly used
Singular/Plural: singular or plural, depending on the context
stampede
[stəˈmiːd]
Meaning: a sudden rush of animals or people
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: moderate
Singular/Plural: singular
feasting
[ˈfiːstɪŋ]
Meaning: a feast or a time of celebration with a large amount of food
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: moderate
Singular/Plural: can be both singular and plural
booty
[ˈbuː.ti]
Meaning: buttocks or treasure
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: high
Singular/Plural: singular/plural
knuckles
[ˈnəklz]
Meaning: joints of the fingers
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: common
Singular/Plural: plural
mantelpiece
[ˈmæntəlˌpis]
Meaning: shelf above a fireplace
Part of speech: noun
Usage frequency: fairly common
Singular/Plural: singular
wail
[weɪl]
Meaning: to make long, loud cries as if in grief or pain
Part of speech: verb
Usage frequency: moderate
Singular/Plural: singular
elusive
[ɪˈluːsɪv]
Meaning: difficult to find, catch, or achieve
Part of speech: adjective
Usage frequency: medium
parting
[ˈpɑːr.tɪŋ]
Meaning: moment or act of leaving or saying goodbye