Animal Farm VIII CHAPTER

Meddle

Definition (EN): To interfere in something that does not concern you.

вмешиваться, соваться не в своё дело

He always meddles in other people’s problems.

Fetched

Definition (EN): Went to get something or brought something from another place; past tense of “fetch.”

принёс, сходил за

She fetched a glass of water.

Strip

Definition (EN): To remove clothing or covering from something; also a long narrow piece of material or land.

снимать, лишать; полоска, полоса

He stripped off his jacket.

Fortnight

Definition (EN): A period of two weeks.

две недели

She will return in a fortnight.

Inhabited

Definition (EN): Lived in or occupied by people or animals.

населённый, обитаемый

The island is inhabited by a small community.

Cupboard

Definition (EN): A piece of furniture or a small closet with shelves used for storing food, dishes, or other household items.

шкаф, кухонный шкафчик

She kept the plates in the cupboard.

Bore

Definition (EN): To make someone feel tired and uninterested; also the past tense of “bear.”

надоедать, утомлять; нёс (форма “bear”)

The lecture bored the students.

Inscribed

Definition (EN): Written, carved, or engraved words on a surface; past tense of “inscribe.”

высеченный, выгравированный, написанный

Her name was inscribed on the monument.

Surmounted

Definition (EN): Successfully overcame or dealt with a difficulty; also climbed over or rose above something.

преодолел; взобрался; возвышался над

She surmounted every obstacle.

Engaged

Definition (EN): Busy doing something; involved in an activity; also promised to marry someone.

занятый; вовлечённый; помолвленный

She was deeply engaged in her work.

Aroused

Definition (EN): Caused to feel a strong emotion such as interest, excitement, curiosity, suspicion, or anger; awakened from sleep or inactivity.

вызвал (интерес, любопытство, подозрение и т.д.); пробудил; разбудил

The news aroused everyone’s curiosity.

Wore on

Definition (EN): Continued for a long time, often longer than expected or desired.

тянулся, продолжался

As the night wore on, everyone became tired.

Commotion

Definition (EN): A state of noisy confusion, excitement, or disturbance caused by a group of people.

переполох, суматоха, волнение

The loud crash caused a commotion.

Completion

Definition (EN): The act of finishing something, or the state of being finished.

завершение, окончание, выполнение

The completion of the bridge took three years.

Impending

Definition (EN): About to happen very soon, especially something important or unpleasant.

надвигающийся, неизбежный, приближающийся

Everyone feared the impending storm.

Amusement

Definition (EN): The feeling of being entertained or finding something funny; also an activity or thing that provides enjoyment.

развлечение; веселье; забавление

The children watched the show with great amusement.