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EX 4. Paraphrase + context : to recover consciousness
To regain awareness after fainting or being knocked out.
EX 4. Paraphrase + context : to strike a light, to be on intimate terms
To light a match or lamp. ; To have a close and familiar relationship. Dr. Roylott was on close terms with gypsies
EX 4. Paraphrase + context : to extinguish, to have scruples
To put out a light or fire. ; To have moral or ethical doubts about something. Holmes had doubts about taking Watson to vigil
EX 4. Paraphrase + context : at one’s heels
At one’s heels: Close behind someone, following them closely. Watson was always right behind Holmes when theu entered Dr. Roylott's room"
EX 4. Paraphrase + context : to go home
to reach a goal, to hit the target. Holmes stroke his cane efficiently.
Ex. 5. Say the words. 1) someone who occupies a house or place; tenant; 2) without mercy or pity;
1) occupant 2) ruthless
Ex. 5. Say the words. 1) not obvious or easy to understand; mysterious; 2) friendly, kind-hearted, nice;
1) subtle 2) amiable
Ex. 5. Say the words. 1) sly, tricky, clever, crafty; 2) someone who is very poor;
1) cunning 2) pauper
Ex. 5. Say the words. 1) a pointed part of a roof, forming a triangle; 2) appearing to be evil; threatening evil;
1) gable 2) sinister
Ex. 5. Say the words. 1) famous in a bad way; known to be bad or evil; 2) a guess made from facts or observations;
1) notorious 2) deduction
Ex. 5. Say the words. 1)inherited; passing from parents to their children; 2) ordinary, plain, not fancy;
1) hereditary 2) homely
Ex. 5. Say the words. 1) without sharp taste; soothing; gentle; 2) member of the upper class; a noble; 3) to squirm, especially in pain or discomfort.
1) bland 2) aristocrat 3) writhe
