Forever Young - Movie
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Terms | Definitions |
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Captain Daniel McCormick | ![]() |
reckless | ![]() doing something dangerous and not worrying about the risks and the possible results |
successful | ![]() achieving the results wanted or hoped for |
run | a journey |
prototype | ![]() the first example of something, such as a machine or other industrial product, from which all later forms are developed |
bomber | ![]() an aircraft that drops bombs |
greet | ![]() to welcome someone with particular words or a particular action, or to react to something in the stated way |
longtime | having existed or lasted for many years |
longtime friend | ![]() a friend for many years |
confide | ![]() to tell something secret or personal to someone who you trust not to tell anyone else |
experiment | a test done in order to learn something or to discover whether something works or is true |
experience | ![]() (the process of getting) knowledge or skill from doing, seeing or feeling things |
succeed | ![]() If you __, you achieve something that you have been aiming for, and if a plan or piece of work succeeds, it has the results that you wanted |
the impossible | ![]() something which cannot be expected to happen or exist |
scientist | ![]() an expert who studies or works in one of the sciences |
chamber | ![]() a closed space in a machine, plant or animal |
cryonics | ![]() the process of storing a dead body by freezing it until science has advanced to such a degree that it is able to bring that person back to life |
freezing | ![]() the temperature (0°C) at which water becomes ice |
coma | ![]() a state of unconsciousness from which a person cannot be woken, which is caused by damage to the brain after an accident or illness |
doubt | ![]() to not feel certain or confident about something or to think that something is not probable |
recover | ![]() to get back something lost, especially health, ability, possessions, etc |
insist | ![]() to state or demand forcefully, especially despite opposition |
suspended animation | ![]() a state in which life in a body is temporarily slowed down or stopped |
abandon | ![]() to leave a place, thing or person forever |
storage | ![]() the putting and keeping of things in a special place for use in the future |
warehouse | a large building for storing things before they are sold, used or sent out to shops, or a large shop selling a large number of a particular product at a cheap rate |
stumble on | to discover something by chance, or to meet someone by chance |
submarine | a ship which can travel under water |
twist | to turn something, especially repeatedly, or to turn or wrap one thing around another |
dial | a device on an instrument which you move in order to control it or make changes to it |
activate | to cause something to start |
accidentally | by chance or by mistake |
reversal | when something changes to its opposite |
process | a series of actions that you take in order to achieve a result |
confusion | a situation, often with a lot of activity and noise, in which people do not know what to do |
reflexively | in a way that is caused by an uncontrolled physical reaction |
grab | to take hold of something or someone suddenly and roughly |
coat | an outer piece of clothing with sleeves which is worn over other clothes, usually for warmth |
flee | to escape by running away, especially because of danger or fear |
terror | (violent action which causes) extreme fear |
shortly | soon |
awaken | to stop sleeping or to make someone stop sleeping |
appropriate | to take something for your own use, usually without permission |
shorts | trousers that end above the knee or reach the knee, which are often worn in hot weather or when playing a sport |
clothesline | a length of rope from which wet clothes are hung, usually outside, to dry |
approach | to speak to, write to, or visit someone in order to do something such as make a request or business agreement |
dismiss | to decide that something or someone is not important and not worth considering |
crazed | behaving in a wild or strange way, especially because of strong emotions or extreme pain |
determined | wanting to do something very much and not allowing anyone or any difficulties to stop you |
seemingly | according to the facts that you know |
evolve | to develop gradually, or to cause something or someone to develop gradually |
overnight | suddenly and unexpectedly |
overnight | for or during the night |
aforementioned | mentioned earlier |
jacket | a short coat |
though | despite the fact that = bien que |
initially | at the beginning |
terrified | very frightened |
tree house | a small building, platform, or shelter built among the branches of a tree |
stash | something that is stored or hidden, especially a large amount |
junk food | food that is unhealthy but is quick and easy to eat |
notice | to see or become conscious of something or someone |
beat | to hit repeatedly |
abusive | using rude and offensive words |
gash | a long deep cut, especially in the skin |
nurse | (the title given to) a person whose job is to care for people who are ill or injured, especially in a hospital |
fix sth up | to repair or change something in order to improve it |
bond | a close connection joining two or more people |
strengthen | to make something stronger or more effective, or to become stronger or more effective |
nonetheless | despite what has just been said or done = néanmoins |
time is running out | used to say that there is not much time left in which to achieve something |
age | to look older |
due to | because of |
practically | almost or very nearly |
cripple | to injure someone so that they are unable to walk or move in a normal way |
fire | (material that is in) the state of burning that produces flames which send out heat and light, and might produce smoke |
chaos | a state of total confusion with no order |
journal | a written record of what you have done each day; a diary |
thus | in this way |
further | more or extra |
alive | living; having life; not dead |
hand sth over | to give something to someone else |
crucial | extremely important or necessary |
investigate | to examine a crime, problem, statement, etc. carefully, especially to discover the truth |
task | a piece of work to be done, especially one done regularly, unwillingly or with difficulty |
stow away | to hide on a ship, aircraft or other vehicle in order to escape from a place or to travel without paying |
airshow | a public show of flying skills and special aircraft, often performed at an airbase (= military airport) specially opened to visitors |
catch up | to reach the same quality or standard as someone or something else |
elderly | old |
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