THE UMBRELLA MAN Cartes | Quizlet

hole

An empty space or gap.

fill

To make something full.

without

Lacking something.

hurt

To cause pain or injury.

ordinary

Usual or normal, not special.

coat

An outer garment worn to keep warm.

it was raining quite hard

It was raining heavily.

gorgeous

Very beautiful or attractive.

We stood on the pavement in the rain

Standing outside on a sidewalk while it was raining.

inside

In or into a building or enclosed space.

I wish we had a chauffeur

A desire to have a driver.

pretty old

Fairly old, somewhat aged.

raise

To lift or move something higher.

moustache

Hair that grows above a man's upper lip.

bushy white eyebrows

Thick, full eyebrows that are white in color.

wrinkly

Covered with wrinkles or folds.

shelter

A place to stay safe or dry.

distant

Far away in space or time.

cool

Mildly cold or calm in attitude.

I wonder if

Pondering or being curious about something.

I wonder if I could ask a small favour of you

Politely asking for help.

favour

A kind or helpful act.

suspiciously

In a way that shows doubt or distrust.

boiled eggs

Eggs cooked in their shells in boiling water.

poke around

To look or search around, often in a casual way.

as though

As if; similar to.

expect

To anticipate or think something will happen.

particularly

Especially or more than usual.

polite

Having or showing good manners.

well-spoken

Speaking in an educated and articulate way.

well-dressed

Wearing nice, stylish clothes.

reason

A cause or explanation for something.

spot

To notice or see something.

spot a gentleman by the shoes he wears

Judging someone's class or personality based on their footwear.

favourite

Preferred or liked best.

truth

What is real or factual.

The truth of the matter is...

The real or honest explanation.

I've got myself into a bit of a scrape

I've gotten into a minor problem or trouble.

I assure you

I promise or guarantee you.

almost

Nearly, but not quite.

forgetful

Often unable to remember things.

stare

To look at something for a long time.

length

The measurement of something from end to end.

chin

The lower part of the face below the mouth.

fearsome

Frightening or alarming.

frosty-nosed stare

A cold, unfriendly look.

go to pieces

To lose control emotionally or mentally.

headmistress

A female principal of a school.

stammer

To speak with difficulty, often repeating sounds.

simper

To smile in a silly or self-conscious way.

he didn't bat an eyelid

He showed no reaction or emotion.

gentle

Kind and soft in action or manner.

I beg you to believe

A polite way to ask someone to trust what you're saying.

I am not in the habit of stopping ladies in the street

I don't usually approach women in public.

troubles

Problems or difficulties.

embarrass

To make someone feel awkward or ashamed.

feel quite embarrassed

To feel awkward or ashamed.

sharpness

The quality of being intense or cutting.

for heaven's sake

An expression of frustration or urgency.

beastly

Unpleasant, mean, or cruel.

don't be so beastly to him

Don't be so mean to him.

shift

To move or change position.

sternly

In a serious, strict manner.

wallet

A small flat case for carrying money and cards.

Isn't that the silliest thing to do?

A rhetorical question expressing that something is foolish.

good gracious me!

An expression of surprise or shock.

Heaven forbid

A phrase used to hope something doesn't happen.

We're getting soaked to the skin

We are getting completely wet.

offer

To present something for someone to accept.

protect

To keep something or someone safe.

keep forever

To retain something permanently.

in return

As a response or reward.

still

Continuing to happen, not moving.

in the first place

Initially or from the beginning.

summon a taxi

To call for a taxi.

wish

To hope for or desire something.

I wish I could

Expressing regret that something isn't possible.

manage

To be able to do something, especially difficult.

silly

Lacking in good sense, foolish.

far

At a great distance.

already

Before now, or earlier than expected.

chew

To bite and grind food with your teeth.

chew her lower lip

To bite one's lip, often out of nervousness.

melt

To turn from solid to liquid.

shelter under

To take cover beneath something.

tempt

To attract or entice someone to do something.

a good deal

A beneficial or favorable offer.

notice

To become aware of something.

silk

A soft, smooth fabric made from the fibers of a silkworm.

It cost me over twenty pounds

It was more than twenty pounds in price.

promise

To assure someone that something will happen.

that's of no importance

It doesn't matter.

so long as

As long as; provided that.

rest these old legs of mine

To give my tired legs a break.

feel for the clasp

To search for the fastening part of something.

purse

A small bag for carrying money and personal items.

frosty-nosed look

A cold, unfriendly expression.

take advantage of somebody

To exploit or unfairly use someone.

in this way

In this manner or method.

It's a rotten thing to do

It's a mean or bad action.