The Money’s Paw The Money’s Paw by W. W. Jacobs Available in the public domain at: https://www.gutenberg.org/ Part I. Without, the night was cold and wet, but in the small parlour of Laburnam Villa the blinds were drawn and the fire burned brightly. Father and son were at chess, the former, who possessed ideas about…
Cinderella – English Fairy Tale Cinderella – English Fairy Tale Available in the public domain at: https://www.gutenberg.org/ Once there was a gentleman who married for his second wife the proudest and most haughty woman that was ever seen. She had by a former husband two daughters of her own humor, who were, indeed, exactly like…
Definition of Amulet as a GRE Vocabulary Flashcard also found in 601 Words You Need to Know to Pass Your Exam with illustration and synonyms and in real context and authentic examples for advanced learners of English /ˈæm.jʊ.lət/ (noun) Definition lucky jewelry, ornament or object that is worn to protect you against disease, evil, danger…
Idol 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 31 /ˈaɪ.dəl/ (noun) a statue or object that is worshipped so much as part of their religion, effigy, icon, fetish, figure, figurine, graven image, carving, sculpture – someone who is revered and admired greatly, hero, heroine, icon, superstar, obsession, favorite, ideal In Hinduism, an icon, image, statue or idol…
Fetish 1100 Words You Need Fetish 1100 Words You Need /ˈfet.ɪʃ/ (noun) an object that is supposed to have magical powers, magical object, object of obsession, an object that can arouse sexual desire, talisman, charm, idol, mania, craze, fixation A fetish is an object believed to have supernatural powers, or in particular, a human-made object…