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Book: The Knight at Dawn
Words & Phrases
  Verb Meaning Example Sentence
1. Toss Listen To throw something carelessly After he had read the letter, he tossed it in the rubbish bin.
2. Switch on
Listen
To use a switch to change a device from one state of operation to another My sister switched on the television immediately when she came home from school.
3. Flick Listen To hit something with a short sudden movement

The robber flicked off the torch to prevent being seen.

4. Drag Listen

To move something by pulling it

The huge wooden chair is so heavy that I have to drag it with both hands.

5. Unzip Listen

To open something by using a zip

Mother unzipped her handbag and took out a lipstick.
6. Lift Listen To move something to a higher position The cat is hiding beneath the table. Lift up the table and you will see it.
7. Tug Listen To pull something quickly and usually with force My little brother tugged at my mother's arm, asking her to buy him an ice-cream.
8. Unlatch Listen To release the metal bar for keeping the door closed The servant unlatched the gate so that the king could get into the castle.
9. Flail Listen To move energetically in an uncontrolled way An old man fell into the river and flailed his arms.
10. Fumble Listen To do something awkwardly, especially using your hands John fumbled in his school bag for a pencil.

Reference: Cambridge Dictionaries Online, MSN Encarta