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Book: The Knight at Dawn

Words & Phrases

Verb

Meaning

Example Sentence

Toss

To throw something carelessly

After he had read the letter, he tossed it in the rubbish bin.

Switch on

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.

Flick

To hit something with a short sudden movement

The robber flicked off the torch to prevent being seen.

Drag

To move something by pulling it

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

Unzip

To open something by using a zip

Mother unzipped her handbag and took out a lipstick.

Lift

To move something to a higher position

The cat is hiding beneath the table. Lift up the table and you will see it.

Tug

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.

Unlatch

To release the metal bar for keeping the door closed

The servant unlatched the gate so that the king could get into the castle.

Flail

To move energetically in an uncontrolled way

An old man fell into the river and flailed his arms.

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Fumble

To do something awkwardly, especially using your hands

John fumbled in his school bag for a pencil.