40 كلمة تتعلمها قبل قراءة «نساء صغيرات»
Little Women; Or, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy
40 كلمة يكررها لويزا ماي ألكوت في «نساء صغيرات»، وليست بين أكثر 4000 كلمة شيوعًا في الإنجليزية. تعلّمها أولًا تصبح الفصول الأولى أسهل بكثير. لكل كلمة نطقها ومعناها وجملة من الكتاب.
till/ˈtɪɫ/حتى، إلى أن، ريثما193 مرة في الكتاب
… is never satisfied, and worries you till you're ready to fly out of the window or cry?"
spite/ˈspaɪt/رغم79 مرة في الكتاب
"You said the other day, you thought we were a deal happier than the King children, for they were fighting and fretting all the time, in spite of their money."
tender/ˈtɛndɝ/لطيف، رقيق، حنون73 مرة في الكتاب
"Your hands are bigger than mine, and you will stretch my glove dreadfully," began Meg, whose gloves were a tender point with her.
charm/ˈtʃɑɹm/سحر، جاذبية62 مرة في الكتاب
… and made much of him, and he found something very charming in the innocent companionship of these simple-hearted girls.
splendid/ˈspɫɛndɪd/رائع58 مرة في الكتاب
"I don't see how you can write and act such splendid things, Jo.
sober/ˈsoʊbɝ/بتعقل48 مرة في الكتاب
Every one thought soberly for a minute; then Meg announced …
delight/dɪˈɫaɪt/بهجة46 مرة في الكتاب
Beth ate no more, but crept away, to sit in her shadowy corner and brood over the delight to come, till the others were ready.
amuse/əmˈjuz/تسلية44 مرة في الكتاب
She could not roam about and amuse herself, for the burnt breadth would show, so she stared at people rather forlornly till the dancing began.
dreadful/ˈdɹɛdfəɫ/فظيع44 مرة في الكتاب
"It's so dreadful to be poor!"
fancy/ˈfænsi/خيال، تخيل43 مرة في الكتاب
asked Jo, delighted with the fancy which lent a little romance to the very dull task of doing her duty.
sofa/ˈsoʊfə/أريكة، كنبة، تخت، ديوان41 مرة في الكتاب
… and have everything ready," said Meg, looking over the presents which were collected in a basket and kept under the sofa, ready to be produced at the proper time.
parlor/ˈpɑɹɫɝ/غرفة الجلوس40 مرة في الكتاب
… and clattering everything she touched; Beth trotted to and fro between parlor and kitchen, quiet and busy …
sorrow/ˈsɑɹoʊ/حزن40 مرة في الكتاب
Let's hear the sound of the baby-pianny," said Hannah, who always took a share in the family joys and sorrows.
exclaim/ɪkˈskɫeɪm/صاح، صرخ40 مرة في الكتاب
exclaimed Jo.
delightful/dɪˈɫaɪtfəɫ/بهيج39 مرة في الكتاب
… motherly lady, with a "can-I-help-you" look about her which was truly delightful.
fond/ˈfɑnd/أكثر حبا39 مرة في الكتاب
… and conquer themselves so beautifully, that when I come back to them I may be fonder and prouder than ever of my little women."
ashamed/əˈʃeɪmd/خجلان، خجول38 مرة في الكتاب
Everybody sniffed when they came to that part; Jo wasn't ashamed of the great tear that dropped off the end of her nose, and Amy never minded the rumpling of her curls as she hid her face on her mother's shoulder and sobbed out …
queer/ˈkwɪɹ/غريب36 مرة في الكتاب
Fortunately it was early, and they went through back streets, so few people saw them, and no one laughed at the queer party.
bonnet/ˈbɑnət/غطاء الرأس، قلنسوة، كلوتة34 مرة في الكتاب
She was not elegantly dressed, but a noble-looking woman, and the girls thought the gray cloak and unfashionable bonnet covered the most splendid mother in the world.
temper/ˈtɛmpɝ/أعصاب34 مرة في الكتاب
… but do my duty here instead of wanting to be somewhere else," said Jo, thinking that keeping her temper at home was a much harder task than facing a rebel or two down South.
patience/ˈpeɪʃəns/صبر، تحمل34 مرة في الكتاب
Boys are trying enough to human patience, goodness knows!
lively/ˈɫaɪvɫi/نابضة بالحياة33 مرة في الكتاب
… hopeful letter, full of lively descriptions of camp life, marches …
sketch/ˈskɛtʃ/رسم تقريبي، رسيمة33 مرة في الكتاب
As young readers like to know "how people look," we will take this moment to give them a little sketch of the four sisters, who sat knitting away in the twilight …
seldom/ˈsɛɫdəm/نادرا33 مرة في الكتاب
Elizabeth—or Beth, as every one called her—was a rosy, smooth-haired, bright-eyed girl of thirteen, with a shy manner, a timid voice, and a peaceful expression, which was seldom disturbed.
despair/dɪˈspɛɹ/يأس32 مرة في الكتاب
Jo gave a despairing groan, and Meg laughed outright, while Beth let her bread burn as she watched the fun, with interest.
hop/ˈhɑp/نقز31 مرة في الكتاب
… Jo did "tell on," all about their plays and plans, their hopes and fears for father, and the most interesting events of the little world in which the sisters lived.
regret/ɹəˈɡɹɛt/ندم، تأسف31 مرة في الكتاب
I'm so sorry, but the tongs were too hot, and so I've made a mess," groaned poor Jo, regarding the black pancakes with tears of regret.
softly/ˈsɔfɫi/بلطف31 مرة في الكتاب
No one but Beth could get much music out of the old piano; but she had a way of softly touching the yellow keys, and making a pleasant accompaniment to the simple songs they sung.
silly/ˈsɪɫi/سخيف31 مرة في الكتاب
"I knew you'd hurt your feet with those silly shoes.
peep/ˈpip/يتحين الفرصة30 مرة في الكتاب
Jo saw a big red-headed youth approaching her corner, and fearing he meant to engage her, she slipped into a curtained recess, intending to peep and enjoy herself in peace.
decidedly/ˌdɪˈsaɪdədɫi/بحزم30 مرة في الكتاب
"I shall get a nice box of Faber's drawing-pencils; I really need them," said Amy decidedly.
bless/ˈbɫɛs/بارك30 مرة في الكتاب
… all join in a joyful chorus, and the curtain falls upon the lovers kneeling to receive Don Pedro's blessing in attitudes of the most romantic grace.
kindly/ˈkaɪndɫi/بلطف29 مرة في الكتاب
Mrs. Gardiner, a stately old lady, greeted them kindly, and handed them over to the eldest of her six daughters.
rosy/ˈɹoʊzi/وردي29 مرة في الكتاب
… and all sat looking at and talking about them, while the east grew rosy with the coming day.
spoiltأفسد29 مرة في الكتاب
… and Jo wandered through the airs at her own sweet will, always coming out at the wrong place with a croak or a quaver that spoilt the most pensive tune.
gown/ˈɡaʊn/رداء29 مرة في الكتاب
"I hate to think I've got to grow up, and be Miss March, and wear long gowns, and look as prim as a China-aster!
cheerful/ˈtʃɪɹfəɫ/مسرور، فرح28 مرة في الكتاب
The four young faces on which the firelight shone brightened at the cheerful words, but darkened again as Jo said sadly,—
pillow/ˈpɪɫoʊ/وسادة، مخدة28 مرة في الكتاب
"Look under your pillows, Christmas morning, and you will find your guide-book," replied Mrs. March.
pardon/ˈpɑɹdən/عفو، صفح27 مرة في الكتاب
I beg your pardon for being so rude, but sometimes you forget to put down the curtain at the window where the flowers are …
sunshine/ˈsənˌʃaɪn/نور الشمس27 مرة في الكتاب
A quick, bright smile went round like a streak of sunshine.
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