Section 3: Words and Expressions from Module 2 Fantasy Literature—Philip Pullman
heroine
noun
1 a girl or woman who is admired by many for doing sth brave or good: the heroines of the revolution 2 the main femalecharacter in a story, novel, film/movie, etc.: The heroine is played by Demi Moore. Shakespeare’s heroines 3 a woman that you admire because of a particular quality or skill that she has: Madonna was her teenage heroine.
hero
noun (pl. -oes)
1 a person, especially a man, who is admired by many people for doing sth brave or good: a war hero (= sb who was very brave during a war) The Olympic team were given a hero’s welcome on their return home. one of the country’s national heroes 2 the main male character in a story, novel, film/movie etc.: The hero of the novel is a ten-year old boy. 3 a person, especially a man, that you admire because of a particular quality or skill that they have: my childhood hero
direction
noun
WHERE TO
1 [C, U] the general position a person or thing moves or points towards: Tom went off in the direction of home. She glanced in his direction. The aircraft was flying in a northerly direction. The road was blocked in both directions. They hit a truck coming in the opposite direction. Has the wind changed direction? When the police arrived, the crowd scattered in all directions. I lost all sense of direction (= I didn’t know which way to go).
DEVELOPMENT
2 [C, U] the general way in which a person or thing develops: The exhibition provides evidence of several new directions in her work. I am very unhappy with the direction the club is taking. It’s only a small improvement, but at least it’s a step in the right direction.
WHERE FROM
3 [C] the general position a person or thing comes or develops from: Support came from an unexpected direction. Let us approach the subject from a different direction.
PURPOSE
4 [U] a purpose; an aim: We are looking for somebody with a clear sense of direction. Once again her life felt lacking in direction.
INSTRUCTIONS
5 [C, usually pl.] instructions about how to do sth, where to go, etc.: Let’s stop and ask for directions. Simple directions for assembling the model are printed on the box.
CONTROL
6 [U] the art of managing or guiding sb/sth: All work was produced by the students under the direction of John Williams. She was entrusted with the direction of the project.
FILM / MOVIE
7 [U] the instructions given by sb directing a film/movie: There is some clever direction and the film is very well shot.
vanish
verb [v]
1 to disappear suddenly and/or in a way that you cannot explain: He turned around and vanished into the house. The magician vanished in a puff of smoke. My glasses seem to have vanished. He vanished without trace. 2 to stop existing: the vanishing woodlands of Europe All hopes of a peaceful settlement had now vanished. All thoughts of leaving vanished from his mind.
comfortable
adj.
CLOTHES / FURNITURE
1 (of clothes, furniture, etc.) making you feel physically relaxed; pleasant to wear, sit on, etc.: It’s such a comfortable bed. These new shoes are not very comfortable. a warm comfortable house Let me slip into something more comfortable (= change into more comfortable clothing).
PHYSICALLY RELAXED
2 feeling pleasantlyphysically relaxed; warm enough, without pain, etc.: Are you comfortable? She shifted into a more comfortable position on the chair. Please make yourself comfortable while I get some coffee. The patient is comfortable (= not in pain) after his operation.
CONFIDENT
3 confident and not worried or afraid: He’s more comfortable with computers than with people. I never feel very comfortable in her presence.
HAVING MONEY
4 having enough money to buy what you want without worrying about the cost: They’re not millionaires, but they’re certainly very comfortable. He makes a comfortable living
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