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The Abbey (5)
"The Abbey" by Chris Culver_vocab for learners of English - body, body language
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| stiffen ----- My brother–in–law Nassir smiled when he opened the front door, but stiffened when I didn’t return the gesture. | to make yourself or part of your body firm, straight and still, especially because you are angry or frightened |
| gesture ----- My brother–in–law Nassir smiled when he opened the front door, but stiffened when I didn’t return the gesture. | a movement that you make with your hands, your head or your face to show a particular meaning |
| pale ----- Her skin was pale, indicating that her blood had already begun to pool beneath her.. | of skin - whiter than usual because of illness, a stron emotion, etc. |
| supine ----- ...and her arms were pressed against her sides like a supine soldier at attention. | [formal] lying flat on your back |
| dangle ----- Rachel had been dragged in there with her feet dangling behind her. | to hang or swing freely |
| bile ----- I could feel bile rise in the back of my throat. | [uncountable] the liquid with a bitter unpleasant taste that is produced by the liver to help the body to deal with the fats we eat, and that can come into your mouth when you vomit with an empty stomach |
| chuckle ----- “Suspect or witness?” I asked. Hensley chuckled. “Fuck if I know,” he said. | to laugh quietly |
| snicker ----- I almost snickered. Hensley was as well connected in our department as anyone alive. | to laugh in a quiet unpleasant way, especially at sth rude or at sb's problems or mistakes |
| shrug ----- “Did the kid ask for him?” Olivia shrugged. | [intransitive, transitive, no passive] to raise your shoulders and then drop them to show that you do not know or care about sth |
| quiver ----- His lower lip quivered, and his lawyer put a hand on his shoulder. | [intransitive] to shake slightly; to make a slight movement |
| grimace ----- Her eyes were closed, and rigor had contracted her face into a grimace. | an ugly expression made by twisting your face, used to show pain, disgust, etc. or to make sb laugh |
| squeal ----- She squealed in delight and ran back to the kitchen screaming, “Baba’s up. Baba’s up.” | [transitive, intransitive] to speak in a very high voice, especially when you are excited or nervous |
| wince ----- I smelled it, trying to hide my wince and hoping it hadn’t singed my nose hair. | [usually singular] an expression with your face that shows that you are feeling pain or embarrassment |
| glisten ----- His forehead glistened, and his pink Oxford shirt stuck to his chest and arms with sweat. | [intransitive] (of sth wet) to shine |
| murmur ----- There was a general murmur of agreement. | a quietly spoken word or words |
| motion ----- He started to get up, but I motioned for him to stay seated. | [intransitive, transitive] to make a movement, usually with your hand or head to show sb what you want them to do |
| smirk ----- The kid came willingly, but the smirk never left his mouth. | a silly or unpleasant smile that shows that you are pleased with yourself, know sth that other people do not know, etc. |
| hooked ----- He had a hooked nose. | curved outwards |
| squat ----- Nathan was short, squat, and completely bald, while his wife was thin with wavy, brunette hair. | short and thick, especially in a way which is not attractive |
| wavy ----- Nathan was short, squat, and completely bald, while his wife was thin with wavy, brunette hair. | used about hair - growing in waves |
| brunette ----- Nathan was short, squat, and completely bald, while his wife was thin with wavy, brunette hair. | used about hair - dark brown |
| clench ----- I rocked back on my heels and clenched my jaw but said nothing. | [transitive] to hold your teeth together tightly, usually because you feel angry or determined |
| angular ----- He was thin and had an angular face with wavy black hair. | thin and without much flesh so that the bones are noticeable |
| feature ----- My phone’s screen was small, but it was large enough to make out her features. | [usually plural] a part of sb's face such as their nose, mouth and eyes |
| flare ----- His nostrils flared with every exhalation. | [transitive, intransitive] if a person or an animal flares their nostrils (= the openings at the end of the nose) , or if their nostrils flare , they become wider, especially as a sign of anger |
| goatee ----- A buzzer beeped when I got near the counter, and a fat guy with a graying goatee walked from behind a curtain amid the firearms. | Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, 8th edition a small pointed beard (= hair growing on a man's face) that is grown only on the chin |
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