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interesting and enjoyable

entertaining

arguing about insignificant details

hair-splitting

a raised level surface, for example one that equipment stands on or is operated from

platform

an understanding of what something is like

insight

can't stop reading

can't put down a book

accept a difficult situation

come to terms with

read parts of a book, but not all

dip into

to smile

face lit up

there is hope

things are looking bright

a set of straps (= long narrow pieces of a strong material) for fastening something to a person's body or to keep them from moving off or falling

harness (n)

Allows the photographer to look straight through the lens for precise framing.

Viewfinder

to research (get facts and information) by reading

read up on

difficult to ignore or forget; something not easily forgotten

haunting

things that you own

belongings

in high spirits, jubilant; extremely pleased

elated

someone who is picky only likes specific things and is not easily pleased

picky

having a lot of action

fast-moving

to some extent; to some degree but not completely

up to a (certain) point

a tall, solid post, usually round and made of stone, that supports or decorates a building or stands alone as a monument

column

feeling like you have so much to do that you can't even get started

overwhelmed

very frightening

hair-raising

a sign that a difficult period will finish

light at the end of the tunnel

final

ultimate

to feel depressed

feel low

someone who enjoys dangerous sports

thrill seeker

in a forceful way

empathically

not thoroughly

superficially

depressed

down in the dumps

to break something suddenly with a sharp noise; to be broken in this way

snap

to be right about something

to have a point

to be very happy

float on air/walk on air

someone who spends a great deal of time reading

bookworm

making you feel extremely sad or disappointed

heart-breaking

extremely impressive exciting or shocking

mind-blowing

If a book is dog-eared, it is in bad condition, with torn pages, etc.

dog-eared

a strong feeling of pleasure that people get after taking some types of drugs

rush

a book that you want to keep reading

page-turner

mechanical device used to assist with or substitute for breathing

on a ventilator

to involve

draw in

extremely happy

on top of the world

to understand

see your point

to involve

draw in

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thrill-seaker

a story long enough to fill a complete book, in which the characters and events are usually imaginary

novel (n)

capable of arousing interest or curiosity

intriguing

making you very excited or worried

nail-biting

to be very happy

be over the moon

difficult to read or understand

heavy-going

can be believed; reasonable

plausible

a loud, deep noise

roar

Amazed, shocked, surprised, stunned

astounded

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

play

a particular area or place

spot

a person who has been rejected by society or a social group

outcast

very high speed

break-neck speed

the front of the book

book cover

to be very happy

be on cloud nine

things are looking sad

things are looking gloomy

causing feelings of happiness and pleasure

heart-warming

save for a special purpose

set aside

to become happier and feel more cheerful

brighten up

to fail to understand the most important information

miss the point

making you feel unhappy and without hope for the future

depressing

Cheer up; make someone feel happy after feeling low

lift one's spirits

suddenly feel very disappointed

my heart sank

extremely loud

ear-splitting

to become better

look up

depressed, sad

in low spirits

exciting or interesting in a way that keeps your attention

gripping

to feel sad

feel blue

causing strong feelings of sadness or sympathy

moving

making you think a lot about a subject

thought-provoking

to spoil a good situation with something unpleasant

cast a shadow over

to take place in

be set

to be extremely happy

be in seventh heaven

feel upset/sad

feel down

to stop talking about unimportant details and say what is most important

get to the point

hit quickly with the flat part of the hand

slap

very attractive or noticeable

eye-catching

to assure that someone was right

prove one's point

to lose consciousness

black out

to look quickly through a book

flick through a book

to be close to doing something; to be going to do something very soon

on the point of

refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind

adamant

to move or go somewhere very fast

zoom (v)

focus on, center on

revolve around

fastened

strapped

something meant to make people cry

tear-jerker

the hot gas that water changes into when it boils

steam

offering little or no hope

bleak

an author who writes plays

playwright

unlikely; unbelievable

implausible

very attractive or noticeable

eye-catching

something that makes you very unhappy because you think it will never improve

soul-destroying

the point beyond which you can no longer stop safely

point of no return

(noun) a shape that you cannot see clearly, often because it is moving too fast

blur

to rest on top of a liquid

float

to try something

give it a go

a device that holds things together or holds and supports them in position

brace