6 Flashcards

(20 cards)

1
Q

the feeling that good things are going to happen in the future

noun

A

expectation

What did you just say?
At the feast on the 9th day of the 9th lunar month
I will request permission from the king to marry Hae Soo.
If Soo is allowed to leave the palace, I will live with her in Hwangju.
I know the family has high expectations, but I do not want the throne.

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2
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to become impossible to see

verb

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disappear

I will get the king’s permission to marry you.
Marriage?
When I heard that you had disappeared
I was reminded of when you entered the palace to marry the king.
You don’t know how much I worried thinking that I might lose you once more.
I do not want to make that mistake again.

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3
Q

to try to make a decision about something

verb

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debate

I didn’t want you to get into trouble, so I returned with the 4th Prince.
I am not angry.
I am just disappointed.
I was always worrying and debating, so I left you here in the Damiwon.
So got you out all in one go.

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4
Q

a very short period of time

noun

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moment

Are you angry?
I only went to see the sunrise for a brief moment with the 4th Prince.
I didn’t want you to get into trouble, so I returned with the 4th Prince.
I am not angry.
I am just disappointed.

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5
Q

lasting only for a short time

adjective

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brief

Are you angry?
I only went to see the sunrise for a brief moment with the 4th Prince.
I didn’t want you to get into trouble, so I returned with the 4th Prince.
I am not angry.
I am just disappointed.

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6
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the time when the sun appears in the morning and the sky becomes light

noun

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sunrise

Are you angry?
I only went to see the sunrise for a brief moment with the 4th Prince.
I didn’t want you to get into trouble, so I returned with the 4th Prince.
I am not angry.
I am just disappointed.

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7
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to wait for something

verb

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await

You and I…
don’t we have some things we agree on?
I will return soon.
Until then, you should calculate carefully.
I will await your safe return.
Let’s go.

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8
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to or in a different place or situation

adverb

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away

The king is sending me away to die, so I’ll have to come back alive.
You will be safe and secure.
Of course. I will return just fine.
So, think carefully while I am away.
Who will it be fun to target?

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9
Q

safe from danger

adjective

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secure

The king is sending me away to die, so I’ll have to come back alive.
You will be safe and secure.
Of course. I will return just fine.
So, think carefully while I am away.
Who will it be fun to target?

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10
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to persuade someone to change their opinion or decision

verb

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sway

The king is sending me away to die, so I’ll have to come back alive.
You will be safe and secure.
Of course. I will return just fine.
So, think carefully while I am away.
Who will it be fun to target?

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11
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the action of firing a bullet from a gun

noun

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shot

How about you?
Who is your target?
I have never…
shot this arrow with anyone in mind.
People who have no clear target like you are easier to sway.
I will be leaving Songak now.

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12
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to develop or progress, or to make something develop or progress

verb

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advance

You missed the target. Now I’ve seen everything.
I need days like this in order for my archery skills to advance.
I always picture someone before I aim for the target.
The one who became a hero instead of me.
If I imagine this arrow piercing the heart
of the one who dragged me from that seat…

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13
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a sport in which you shoot arrows

noun

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archery

You missed the target. Now I’ve seen everything.
I need days like this in order for my archery skills to advance.
I always picture someone before I aim for the target.
The one who became a hero instead of me.
If I imagine this arrow piercing the heart
of the one who dragged me from that seat…

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14
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something or someone that you attack, shoot at, try to hit, etc

noun

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target

You missed the target. Now I’ve seen everything.
I need days like this in order for my archery skills to advance.
I always picture someone before I aim for the target.
The one who became a hero instead of me.
If I imagine this arrow piercing the heart
of the one who dragged me from that seat…

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15
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to reach a place, position, or state

verb

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hit

I always picture someone before I aim for the target.
The one who became a hero instead of me.
If I imagine this arrow piercing the heart
of the one who dragged me from that seat…
I will not miss.
It’s a hit!

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16
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to become calmer, or to make someone become calmer

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cool (sb/sth) down/off

That is the only way
you can protect yourself.
What…
should I do now?
You will have to wait for the 4th Prince’s feelings to cool off.
It’s a hit!

17
Q

water that has frozen and become solid

noun

A

ice

I will trust in you, Court Lady Oh.
Your small act of kindness has moved the 4th Prince’s heart in a big way.
That is why I told you that you do not suit this place.
You must not show kindness too easily to anyone in the palace.
You must take every step as if you are walking on very thin ice.
That is the only way
you can protect yourself.

18
Q

Something that is thin is smaller than usual between its opposite sides.

adjective

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thin

I will trust in you, Court Lady Oh.
Your small act of kindness has moved the 4th Prince’s heart in a big way.
That is why I told you that you do not suit this place.
You must not show kindness too easily to anyone in the palace.
You must take every step as if you are walking on very thin ice.
That is the only way
you can protect yourself.

19
Q

refusing to obey someone or something

noun

A

defiance

Are you saying you left the palace?
The king had put me in charge and asked for my help.
I had to go out.
Nevertheless, taking out one of the king’s court ladies
could be seen as defiance.

20
Q

despite that

adverb

A

nevertheless

Are you saying you left the palace?
The king had put me in charge and asked for my help.
I had to go out.
Nevertheless, taking out one of the king’s court ladies
could be seen as defiance.