2022年7月31日星期日
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the Catcher in the Rye Ch. 10
psychic: of or relating to the psyche
psychogenic: originating in the mind or in mental or emotional conflict
dumb: lacking intelligence
braid: to do up (the hair) by interweaving three or more strands
The Baker's Wife is a 1938 French drama film directed by Marcel Pagnol. It is based on the novel Blue Boy by French author Jean Giono.
The 39 Steps is a 1935 British thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Robert Donat and Madeleine Carroll.
thriller: a work of fiction or drama designed to hold the interest by the use of a high degree of intrigue, adventure, or suspense
intrigue: the practice of engaging in secret schemes
herring: either of two food fishes
affectionate: feeling or showing affection or warm regard
affection: a feeling of liking and caring for someone or something
orphan: a child deprived by death of one or usually both parents
pimp: a criminal who is associated with, usually exerts control over, and lives off the earnings of one or more prostitutes
blond: a person having blond hair —spelled blond when used of a boy or man and usually blonde when used of a girl or woman
buck: dollar
putrid: being in a state of putrefaction
putrefaction: the decomposition of organic matter
brassy: shamelessly bold
Scotch: often not capitalized : whiskey distilled in Scotland especially from malted barley
hem and haw: to take a long time before making a decision about what to do
rum: an alcoholic beverage distilled from a fermented cane product (such as molasses)
sober: abstaining from drinking alcohol or taking intoxicating drugs
giggle: to laugh with repeated short catches of the breath
moron: a foolish or stupid person
suave: smoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated
hysterics: a fit of uncontrollable laughter or crying
bother: to annoy especially by petty provocation
petty: having secondary rank or importance
provocation: something that provokes, arouses, or stimulates
ought: used to express obligation
wander: to move about without a fixed course, aim, or goal
dopey: dulled by alcohol or a narcotic
stinking: lousy
jitterbug: a jazz variation of the two-step in which couples swing, balance, and twirl in standardized patterns and often with vigorous acrobatics
butt: buttock
knock out: a sensationally striking, appealing, or attractive person or thing
a flock of : a large number
Stork Club was a nightclub in Manhattan, New York City.
El Morocco was a 20th-century Manhattan nightclub frequented by the rich and famous from the 1930s until the decline of café society in the late 1950s.
amusement: a means of amusing or entertaining
Gary Cooper was an American actor known for his strong, quiet screen persona and understated acting style.
deserve: to be worthy of
glimpse: to get a brief look at
apiece: for each one
sterling: conforming to the highest standard
The classic Tom Collins is a straightforward and refreshing cocktail that combines gin with lemon juice, sugar and club soda.
Bourbon is a type of American whiskey, a barrel-aged distilled liquor made primarily from corn.
Buddy is an indie pop group from Los Angeles, California formed in 2006 and named after the lead singer.
clarinet: a single-reed woodwind instrument having a cylindrical tube with a moderately flared bell and a usual range from D below middle C upward for 3¹/₂ octaves
licorice: the dried root of a European leguminous plant (Glycyrrhiza glabra) with pinnate leaves and spikes of blue flowers
witty: marked by or full of clever humor or wit
stick around: to stay or wait about
look up: to seek out especially for a brief visit
ignorant: resulting from or showing lack of knowledge or intelligence
awful: informal : exceedingly great —used as an intensive
fancy: ornamental
ornament: something that lends grace, beauty, or festivity
Online Dictionary used: https://www.merriam-webster.com/
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