The Hidden Staircase[8] 🌬

Front 1

to move or make somebody/something move suddenly forwards and/or downwards.

Back 1

The train left the track and plunged down the embankment..

Hint 1

The earthquake plunged entire towns over the edge of the cliffs.

Front 2

to give an official order[ order ]

Back 2

The police officers had been directed to search the building.

Hint 2

The judge directed that the mother should be given custody of the children.

Front 3

official papers or a document that can prove who you are

Back 3

Can I see some identification, please?

Hint 3

To vote, Florida law requires a photo identification with a signature.

Front 4

a large piece of metal or leather carried by soldiers in the past to protect the body when fighting

Back 4

She did not recognize the coat of arms on his Shield🛡

Front 5

ordinary clothes, not uniform, when worn by police officers on duty

Back 5

officers in plain clothes

Front 6

to move quietly and carefully around an area, especially with the intention of committing a crime

Back 6

A man was seen prowling around outside the factory just before the fire started.

Hint 6

He prowled the streets, looking for likely victims.

Front 7

an area of land used for burying dead people, especially one that is not next to a church

Back 7

He was buried in a private cemetery.

Front 8

to catch or arrest somebody who is doing something wrong

Or....

take something

Back 8

He was nabbed by the police for speeding.

Hint 8

Who's nabbed my drink?

Front 9

similar to something or so that one thing is closely connected with another

Back 9

We're seeking a pay rise that's in line with inflation.

Hint 9

The company's results are in line with stock market expectations.

Front 10

a piece of information, or a story, that people talk about, but that may not be true

Back 10

to start/spread a rumour

Hint 10

There are widespread rumours of job losses.

Front 11

occasionally

Back 11

Everybody makes a mistake once in a while

Front 12

not mixed with anything else; with nothing added ...or...complete or only

Back 12

pure gold

Hint 12

Getting the job was pure luck.

Front 13

to ask a question; to put a question to somebody

Back 13

Who will be leading the team?’ queried Simon.

Hint 13

‘Why ever not?’ she queried

Front 14

if your eyes twinkle, you have a bright expression because you are happy or excited

Back 14

Her eyes twinkled with merriment.

Hint 14

His mother twinkled at him over her teacup.

Front 15

dressed in a particular way

Back 15

She was fashionably attired in a black evening gown

Front 16

​enlarge imagea vehicle for travelling over snow and ice, with long narrow pieces of wood or metal instead of wheels. Larger sledges are pulled by horses or dogs and smaller ones are used for going down hills as a sport or for pleasure.

Back 16

a dog sledge

Front 17

to decide or say officially that something is impossible or will not happen, or that something or someone is not suitable:

Back 17

This recent wave of terrorism has ruled out any chance of peace talks.

Hint 17

The warehouse fire has ruled out any chance that we will make a profit this year.

Front 18

to think that something is probably true, although you are not certain

Back 18

I presume youve done your homework.

Front 19

(especially of buildings and air) wet, cold, and unpleasant:

Back 19

a dank, dark cellar

Hint 19

For years they lived in a dank, dark basement apartment.

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a red-brown substance that is formed on some metals by the action of water and air

Back 20

The lock was covered with rust

Hint 20

A rusted screw

Front 21

gradually become less successful and end in a disappointing way

Back 21

Her parents are hoping that the relationship will fizzle out.

Hint 21

The threatened revolt just fizzled out

Front 22

​(of floors or walls) made of earth

Back 22

a primitive hut with an earthen floor

Front 23

a thick, solid piece that has been cut or broken off something

Back 23

a chunk of cheese/masonry

Front 24

a curved piece of metal, plastic or wire for hanging things on, catching fish with, etc.

Back 24

The key was hanging from a hook 🪝

Hint 24

Hang your towel on the hook.

Front 25

​having a strong, pleasant taste

[Delicious]

Back 25

luscious fruit

Front 26

meat from the top part of a pig’s leg that has been cured (= preserved using salt or smoke)

Back 26

"a slice of ham

Hint 26

a breakfast of ham and eggs

Front 27

meat from the back or sides of a pig that has been cured (= preserved using salt or smoke), usually served in thin slices

Back 27

bacon and eggs

Front 28

remark or sign that shows that something is happening or what somebody is thinking or feeling

Back 28

He shows every indication (= clear signs) of wanting to accept the post.

Hint 28

There are clear indications that the economy is improving

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a part of something that is left after the other parts have been used, removed, destroyed, etc.

Back 29

The woods are remnants of a huge forest which once covered the whole area.

Hint 29

Many of the traditions are remnants of a time when most people worked on the land

Front 30

one of the bars that forms a step in a ladder

Back 30

He put his foot on the bottom rung to keep the ladder steady.

Hint 30

She climbed the last few rungs of the ladder 🪜

Front 31

To lift someone up so that they can reach something that is high up

Back 31

Give me a boost, Mike!!!

Front 32

to press your body or part of your body strongly against something in order to stop yourself from falling

Back 32

They braced themselves against the wind

Hint 32

You will need to brace the walls.

Front 33

to become bad and soft because of being dead or old

Back 33

The fruit had been left to rot on the trees.

Hint 33

Half-rotted door 🚪

Front 34

rooms that are provided for soldiers, servants, etc. to live in

Back 34

We were moved to more comfortable living quarters.

Hint 34

the servants'/officers' quarters

Front 35

a separate section of a train for carrying passengers

Back 35

a railway carriage

Front 36

more than average, but less than very

Back 36

a fairly large family 👪

Hint 36

This is a fairly common problem

Front 37

a set of narrow pieces of leather and metal pieces that is put around the head and body of an animal, especially a horse, so that the animal can be controlled and fastened to a carriage, etc.

Back 37

The sight of horses in harness hauling timber was common a hundred years ago.

Front 38

] a long narrow leather band that is attached to a metal bar in a horse’s mouth (= a bit) and is held by the rider in order to control the horse

Back 38

She pulled gently on the reins.

Front 39

a painting, drawing or photograph of a person, especially of the head and shoulders

Back 39

a portrait of his wife

Hint 39

He had his portrait painted in uniform

Front 40

careful thought about something, sometimes over a long period of time

Back 40

A week off would give him time for reflection

Hint 40

His poor performance is a reflection of his lack of training.

Front 41

a long piece of wood, metal, etc. used to support weight, especially as part of the roof in a building

Back 41

The cottage had exposed oak beams.

Hint 41

The gymnast performed a somersault on the beam.

Front 42

under the ground

Back 42

a subterranean cave

Front 43

a person who is dirty or whose clothes and hair are not tidy

Back 43

You're a mess!

Front 44

willing to do things that are new, difficult, or that involve risks:

Back 44

It was a difficult challenge, but Roberta was game.

Hint 44

She's game for anything.

Front 45

a large round container, usually made of wood or metal, with flat ends and, usually, curved sides

Back 45

They filled the barrels with cider.

Front 46

​in the past

Back 46

Namibia, formerly known as South West Africa

Hint 46

I learnt that the house had formerly been an inn.

Front 47

of flour or food made from flour) containing all the natural features of the grain, with nothing taken away.

Back 47

wholewheat bread or flour contains the whole grains of wheat, etc. including the husk

Front 48

a type of grain used for making food and alcoholic drinks

Back 48

شعير

barley gives us a lot

Front 49

a type of flour made from oats:

Back 49

oatmeal bread

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Oat

Back 50

شوفان

Front 51

] the regular beat of the heart as it sends blood around the body, that can be felt in different places, especially on the inside part of the wrist; the number of times the heart beats in a minute

Back 51

an abnormally high pulse rate

Hint 51

The doctor took/felt my pulse.

Front 52

in a way that is impossible to avoid or prevent

Back 52

I was unavoidably delayed.

Front 53

to keep somebody in an official place, such as a police station, a prison or a hospital, and prevent them from leaving

Back 53

One man has been detained for questioning

Hint 53

The minister was unavoidably detained in Lisbon on affairs of state

Front 54

a track, sign or smell that is left behind and that can be followed, especially in hunting

Back 54

The police are still on the trail of the escaped prisoner.

Hint 54

Fortunately the trail was still warm (= clear and easy to follow).

Front 55

​that makes you worry

Back 55

The possibility of fire is especially worrisome for people who live on the edge of the forest.

Hint 55

Alcohol and tobacco consumption by young people is especially worrisome because habits formed early are likely to persist.