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The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde vocabulary

by Robert Louis Stevenson, 1886

24 useful words from The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, from easier to harder. Each has a simple meaning and an example sentence, so you learn words you can actually use, not just recognise.

  1. lawyernoun

    a person who practices or studies law; an attorney or a counselor

    She decided to become a lawyer after studying law.

  2. smilenoun

    a facial expression in which the corners of the mouth turn up, showing happiness or friendliness

    He greeted me with a warm smile.

  3. friendnoun

    a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection

    She is my best friend and we share everything.

  4. tastenoun

    the sensation of flavor perceived in the mouth and throat on contact with a substance

    The soup had a rich, savory taste.

  5. talknoun

    a conversation or discussion

    We had a long talk about our future plans.

  6. enjoyverb

    to take pleasure in something

    I enjoy reading books in my free time.

  7. wonderverb

    to feel curious or in doubt about something

    I wonder what the weather will be like tomorrow.

  8. helpverb

    to make it easier or possible for someone to do something by offering one's services or resources

    Can you help me with my homework?

  9. changenoun

    the act or instance of making or becoming different

    There was a change in the weather.

  10. friendshipnoun

    the emotions or conduct of friends; the state of being friends

    Their friendship grew stronger over the years.

  11. quietadjective

    making little or no noise

    The library is a quiet place to study.

  12. tradenoun

    the action of buying and selling goods and services

    The trade between the two countries is flourishing.

  13. hopeverb

    to want something to happen or be the case

    I hope to visit Paris next year.

  14. inviteverb

    to make a polite, formal, or friendly request to someone to go somewhere or to do something

    I will invite them to my birthday party.

  15. appearancenoun

    the way that someone or something looks

    His appearance has changed a lot since high school.

  16. remarkverb

    to say something as a comment; to mention

    She remarked that it was a beautiful day.

  17. storynoun

    an account of imaginary or real people and events told for entertainment

    He told us an interesting story about his travels.

  18. figurenoun

    a person seen indistinctly, especially at a distance

    I saw a figure standing in the shadows.

  19. screamverb

    to give a long, loud, piercing cry or cries expressing excitement, great emotion, or pain

    She screamed when she saw the spider.

  20. resistancenoun

    the refusal to accept or comply with something

    There was resistance to the new policy.

  21. familynoun

    a group consisting of parents and children living together in a household

    We have a big family gathering every year.

  22. creditnoun

    the ability of a customer to obtain goods or services before payment, based on the trust that payment will be made in the future

    He has a good credit score.

  23. businessnoun

    the practice of making one's living by engaging in commerce

    She started her own business last year.

  24. problemnoun

    a matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome

    We need to solve this problem quickly.

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