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What is the Kazakh word for 'cellar'?
What is the Kazakh word for 'cellar'?
Which word translates to 'to wash away' in English?
Which word translates to 'to wash away' in English?
What is the meaning of the Kazakh phrase 'айқын парасатты қылып қалдырды'?
What is the meaning of the Kazakh phrase 'айқын парасатты қылып қалдырды'?
Which word refers to a type of structure used for storing or sheltering animals?
Which word refers to a type of structure used for storing or sheltering animals?
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What does the expression 'to drop' mean in the context of the vocabulary list?
What does the expression 'to drop' mean in the context of the vocabulary list?
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What is the Kazakh word that is most similar in meaning to the English word 'trapdoor'?
What is the Kazakh word that is most similar in meaning to the English word 'trapdoor'?
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What is the meaning of the phrase 'to bow in waves'?
What is the meaning of the phrase 'to bow in waves'?
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What is the meaning of the Kazakh word 'прерия'?
What is the meaning of the Kazakh word 'прерия'?
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Study Notes
Chapter 1 Vocabulary
- Prairie: A grassy plain, steppe, open area, meadow
- Lumber: Processed timber, cut wood for building
- Rusty cookstove: A stove with a rusted surface
- Garret: An attic, top part of a house
- Cellar: An underground room, storage space
- Whirlwind: A strong, rapid, rotating current of air
- To crush: To break into pieces
- Trapdoor: A hidden door, small hatch
- Ladder: A set of stairs, steps
- In the midst of: In the middle of, surrounded by
- To plough: To cultivate land with a plough
- To blister the paint: To burn or damage paint
- To wash away: To remove by washing
- Sparkle: To shine brightly, glitter
- Left them a sober gray: Left them in a serious/dignified state.
- To be startled by: To be surprised, startled
- Merry: Happy, joyful
- To laugh at (smth./smb): To laugh at something/someone
- To twinkle: To shine or sparkle intermittently.
- Wee nose: A small nose
- Anxiously: With great worry or concern.
- Wail of the wind: The sound of the wind howling
- To bow in waves: To bend or sway like waves
- Sharp whistling: A loud, piercing sound (similar to a whistle)
- Ripple: Small waves or undulations
- Look after the stock: Care for the livestock
- Shed: A small building or shelter
- To drop: To let something fall
- One glance: A single look
- To climb down/up: To descend or ascend
- A great shriek: A loud, sharp cry
- To lose one's footing: To lose one's balance
- Feather: A bird's feather
- To howl horribly: To cry out loudly (wild)
- To tip badly: To tilt dangerously (house)
- To rock: To move back and forth
- Cradle: A child's bed
- To creep: To move stealthily, slowly
- To drag: To pull something along
- To get over a fright: To recover from a frightening experience
- Deaf: Being unable to hear
- To be dashed to pieces: To be broken into many small pieces
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Test your knowledge of vocabulary from Chapter 1. This quiz covers key terms and concepts, helping you understand their meanings and usage in context. Perfect for anyone looking to enhance their vocabulary skills.
