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Suggested terms: Victor Hugo, French
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at the height of (one’s career)
Meaning: At the most successful or powerful point in someone’s career.
Example: He was at the height of his career in Paris.
in other words
Meaning: Used to express something in a clearer or simpler way.
Example: In other words, he sent him into exile.
reside in
Meaning: To live in a particular place.
Example: Victor Hugo was forced to reside in other parts of Europe.
true to his values
Meaning: Remaining loyal to one’s beliefs or principles.
Example: Victor Hugo was true to his values throughout his life.
look out over
Meaning: To have a view of something from above.
Example: The lookout room looks out over the harbour.
exile
IPA (UK): /ˈek.saɪl/
IPA (US): /ˈek.saɪl/
Meaning: Forced absence from one’s country, often for political reasons.
Meaning: Forced absence from one’s country, often for political reasons.
Example: Napoleon III sent Victor Hugo into exile.
tapestry
IPA (UK): /ˈtæp.ɪ.stri/
IPA (US): /ˈtæp.ə.stri/
Meaning: A thick, decorative woven fabric often hung on walls.
Meaning: A thick, decorative woven fabric often hung on walls.
Example: The ground floor rooms contain huge tapestries he designed.
panelling
IPA (UK): /ˈpæn.əl.ɪŋ/
IPA (US): /ˈpæn.əl.ɪŋ/
Meaning: Wooden boards used to cover walls.
Meaning: Wooden boards used to cover walls.
Example: The walls were covered in dark wood panelling he created himself.
intricate
IPA (UK): /ˈɪn.trɪ.kət/
IPA (US): /ˈɪn.trə.kət/
Meaning: Very detailed and complicated.
Meaning: Very detailed and complicated.
Example: He used the wood to create intricate carvings.
deprived
IPA (UK): /dɪˈpraɪvd/
IPA (US): /dɪˈpraɪvd/
Meaning: Lacking basic resources or opportunities; poor.
Meaning: Lacking basic resources or opportunities; poor.
Example: He invited children from deprived areas to dinner weekly.
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