The priest and the parrot
The priest and the parrot
15 terms
This is a glossary for the short text "The priests and the parrot"
- Bashfully
- Adverb
- In a way that shows someone is very shy or easil embarrassed
- Example: "I want to go out with you" she said, bashfully
- en: Tímidamente
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- Beneath
- Adverb
- In or to a lower position than someone or something, under someone or something
- Example: I hid beneath the stairs
- en: Debajo/Abajo/Por debajo
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- Braid
- Verb
- To join three or more pieces of hair or string-like material by putting them over each other in a splecial pattern
- Example: I want to braid my hair
- en: Trenzar
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- crib
- Noun
- a child's bed with barred or latticed sides
- Example: I left the baby in the crib
- en: Cuna
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- Curb
- Verb
- restrain or keep in check
- Example: I do not have to curb my emotions
- en: Reprimir
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- Dart
- Verb
- move or run somewhere suddenly or rapidly.
- Example: He darted into the kitchen
- en: Lanzar
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- Flushed
- Adjective
- (of a person's skin) red and hot, typically as the result of illness or strong emotion.
- Example: I look to her flushed cheeks
- en: Enrojecido
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- Gleaming
- Adjective
- (of a smooth surface) reflecting light, typically because very clean or polished.
- Example: When I came home, the floor was gleaming
- en: Reluciente
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- Glint
- Noun
- a small flash of light, especially a reflected one
- Example: I never see the glint in her eyes again
- en: Destello
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- Huddle
- Verb
- crowd together; nestle closely.
- Example: Due to the cold,we had to huddle
- en: Acurrucado
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- Languish
- Verb
- be forced to remain in an unpleasant place or situation.
- Example: if I have to languish somewhere hot all day, I choose rapa nui
- en: Languidecer
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- Limp
- Verb
- walk with difficulty, typically because of a damaged or stiff leg or foot.
- Example: she will only limp around for a few days
- en: cojear
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- Peered
- Verb
- Past tense of peer/ look with difficulty or concentration at someone or something.
- Example: He peered past the first door
- en: Miró
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- Rash
- Noun
- an area of redness and spots on a person's skin, appearing especially as a result of allergy or illness.
- Example: I have an itchy rash
- en: Zarpullido
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- Ribbon
- Noun
- a long, narrow strip of fabric, used for tying something or for decoration.
- Example: She has a dress full covered with ribbons
- en: Listón
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