vault(n.) [vɔlt]
1. an arched structure, usually made of stones, concrete, or bricks, forming a ceiling or roof over a hall, room, sewer, or other wholly or partially enclosed construction.
2. a space, chamber, or passage enclosed by a vault or vaultlike structure, esp. one located underground.
3. an underground chamber, as a cellar or a division of a cellar
4. a room or compartment, often built of or lined with steel, reserved for the storage and safekeeping of valuables, esp. such a place in a bank.
(v.)1. to construct or cover with a vault.
2. to make in the form of a vault; arch
facade (n.)[fəˋsɑd]
1. The face of a building, esp. the principal front that looks onto a street or open space
2. An outward appearance that is maintained to conceal a less pleasant or creditable reality
ascended (v.)[əˋsɛnd]
1. Go up or climb
2. Climb to the summit of (a mountain or hill)
3. (of a fish or boat) Move upstream along (a river)
throne (n.) [θron]
1. a special chair used by a king or queen to sit on at ceremonies
2. the position of being a king or queen
despondent (adj.) [dɪˋspɑndənt]
In low spirits from loss of hope or courage
altar (n.) [ˋɔltɚ]
1. The table in a Christian church at which the bread and wine are consecrated in communion services
2. A table or flat-topped block used as the focus for a religious ritual, esp. for making sacrifices or offerings to a deity
3. because of something that you think is worth suffering for
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majestic (adv.)[məˋdʒɛstɪk]
Having or showing impressive beauty or dignity
我們望見了遠處巍峨的落基山脈。
telltale (v.)[ˋtɛl͵tel]
1. A person, esp. a child, who reports others' wrongdoings or reveals their secrets
2. A device or object that automatically gives a visual indication of the state or presence of something
3. (on a sailboat) A piece of string or fabric that shows the direction and force of the wind
The teacher didn't notice that I was cheating until that rotten telltale told her.在那個該死的告密者告訴老師之前, 老師並沒有注意到我作弊。
limp (v.)[lɪmp]
1. Lacking internal strength or structure; not stiff or firm
2. Having or denoting a book cover that is not stiffened with board
3. Without energy or will
huddle (v.)[ˋhʌd!]
1. Crowd together; nestle closely
2. Curl one's body into a small space
3. Draw together for an informal, private conversation
那些孩子像一群羊一樣擠在一起。
reek (n.)[rik]
A foul smell
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incense (v.)[ˋɪnsɛns]
make very angry
pitch (n.)[pɪtʃ]
1. A sticky resinous black or dark brown substance that is semiliquid when hot, hard when cold. It is obtained by distilling tar or petroleum and is used for waterproofing
2. A sticky resinous sap from a conifer
pasture (n.)[ˋpæstʃɚ]
1. land covered with grass and other low plants suitable for grazing animals, especially cattle or sheep
2. used to refer to a person's situation in life
fiery (adj.)[ˋfaɪərɪ]
1. Consisting of fire or burning strongly and brightly
2. Having the bright color of fire
3. (of a person) Having a passionate, quick-tempered nature
slash (v.)[slæʃ]
1. A cut made with a wide, sweeping stroke
2. A wound or gash made by such an action
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vengeance (n.) [ˋvɛndʒəns]
Punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong
赫伯特發誓要向謀殺他父親的兇手們報仇。
luxuriate (v. )[lʌgˋʒʊrɪ͵et]
Enjoy oneself in a luxurious way; take self-indulgent delight
freed (v.)[fri]
1. Release from captivity, confinement, or slavery
2. Release from physical obstruction, restraint, or entanglement
3. Remove something undesirable or restrictive from
implore (v.)[ɪmˋplor]
1. Beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something
2. Beg earnestly for
zeal (n.)[zil]
Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective
他的上司十分欣賞他的工作熱情。
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omens (n.)[ˋomən]
An event regarded as a portent of good or evil
wasteland (n.)[ˋwest͵lænd]
1. An unused area of land that has become barren or overgrown
2. A bleak, unattractive, and unused or neglected urban or industrial area
grope (v.)[grop]
1. Feel about or search blindly or uncertainly with the hands
2. Search mentally with hesitation or uncertainty for (a word or answer)
3. Move along with difficulty by feeling objects as one goes
我在黑洞洞的屋裡摸索著尋找電燈開關。
oracle (n.) [ˋɔrək!]
1. A priest or priestess acting as a medium through whom advice or prophecy was sought from the gods in classical antiquity
2. A place at which such advice or prophecy was sought
3. A person or thing regarded as an infallible authority or guide on something
kin (n.) [kɪn]
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