Ways Of (language I)-1

Ways of Walking

Alumnas: Borau, Natalia Calderón, Consuelo Forastéfano, Carla García Aranda, Marianela Sack, Vanesa Pamela

Profesor: Salceek, Eric

Fecha de Entrega: Martes, 18 de noviembre de 2008

1ºA – Profesorado de Inglés

CICLO LECTIVO 2008 VERBS Caper

with adverb or preposition 2

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always intransitive +adverb/preposi tion 3

The dogs were capering about the 5 To jump around and play in a clown’s feet happy excited way 2 3 Hike transitive/intran 1 sitive 4 5 His dream is to hike the To take a long walk in the Appalachian Trail mountains or countryside 2 3 Prance with adverb or always 1 preposition intransitive +adverb/preposi tion 4 5 We used to prance around our To walk or dance with high steps bedroom pretending to be pop or large movements, especially in a stars confident way 2 3 Roam with adverb or transitive/intran 1 preposition sitive 4

The dogs are allowed to roam around 4

Rove 1

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A salesman roving the country

Shuffle 1

The official signalled to one of the waiters, who shuffled forward 4

Stagger 1

The old man staggered drunkenly to his feet Stalk 4

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Yvonne turned and stalked out of the room in disgust 4 A.

She was stalked by an obsessed fan B.

To walk or travel, usually for a long time, with no clear purpose or direction 2 3 with adverb or transitive/intran preposition sitive 5

To travel from one place to another 2 3 shuffle one’s always feet intransitive +adverb/preposi tion 5 To walk very slowly and noisily without lifting your feet off the ground 2 3 with adverb or always preposition intransitive +adverb/preposi tion 5 To walk or move unsteadily, almost falling over 2 A. 3 A. with adverb always or preposition intransitive +adverb/preposi B. with adverb or tion preposition B. transitive +adverb/preposi tion 5 A. To walk in a proud or angry way with long steps 5

To follow and watch someone over a long period of time in a way that is very annoying or threatening, and that is considered a crime in some places B.

Stride

with adverb or preposition

always intransitive +adverb/preposi tion 5 To walk quickly with long steps 2 3 with adverb or always preposition intransitive 2

1

He strode toward her Stroll 4

1

We were strolling along, laughing and joking Strut 4

1

The boys strutted around trying to get the attention of a group of girls who were nearby Stumble 4

1

To walk somewhere in a slow relaxed way 2 3 adverb or usually preposition intransitive +adverb/preposi tion -tt5 To walk in a proud way tying to look important 5

with adverb or preposition 2 A.

usually followed by an adverb or preposition B.

We could hear her stumbling about/around the bedroom in the dark 4 A.

Running along the beach, she stumbled on a log and fell on the sand Tiptoe B.

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He waited until his daughter was asleep, then tiptoed quietly out of the room Toddle 4

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I watched my 2 year-old nephew toddling around after his puppy 4 A.

I’m just toddling off/round to the shops B.

Totter 1

3

usually intransitive + adverb/prepositi on 3 A.

usually intransitive +adverb/preposi tion 5 A. (not controlled) To walk in a way which does not seem controlled B.

(fall) To step awkwardly while walking or running and fall or begin to fall B.

2

with adverb or preposition

3

usually intransitive +adverb/preposi tion 5 To walk or move quietly on one’s toes, as with caution or stealth with adverb or preposition

3

usually intransitive +adverb/preposi tion 5 A. (especially on a young child) To walk with short steps, trying to keep the body balanced 2

(informal) To walk, especially in sentences which state the place that you are going to 2 3 with adverb or usually preposition intransitive +adverb/preposi tion B.

She tottered unsteadily down the stairs in her high-heeled shoes Trample 4

1

The soldiers trampled across the fields 4

Tread 1

They treaded grapes to make wine 4

Trip 1

To walk in a shaky way that looks as if you are about to fall 2 3 with adverb or always preposition intransitive+ adverb or preposition 5 To step heavily and noisily on something so that you crush it with your feet. Stamp 2 3 with adverb or usually preposition intransitive +adverb/preposi tion 5 To set down the foot or feet in walking, so as to press, crush or injure something 2 3 A. with adverb or intransitive B. preposition Always intransitive + adverb/prepositi on 5

transitive To hit something with your foot by accident so that you fall or almost fall (to stumble) C.

4 A. B.

He tripped and fell

A little girl tripping down the lane

Gerard was tripped inside the penalty area

5 A.

C.

Literally to walk, run or dance with quick, with light steps B.

To make someone fall by putting your foot in front of them when they are moving 2 3 with adverb or intransitive + preposition adverb/prepositi on 5 To walk slow with slow heavy steps, especially because you are tired or it is difficult to walk 2 3 with adverb or always preposition intransitive + adverb or preposition – Phrasal Verb 5 To walk through water, snow, sand or any other substance that impedes free motion or offer resistance to movement C.

Trudge 1

We trudged home through the snow 4

Wade 1

4

To wade through the mud

RELATED EXPRESSIONS Elbow one’s way

she pushed through the crowd elbowing people out of 2

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transitive + through/past/in to ... “something” 3

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He elbowed his way to the bar

Pace up and down

1

I found Mark at the hospital pacing restlessly up and down 4

Piss off! 1 4

Now piss off and leave me alone!

Sleepwalk

the way 5 To push someone with your elbows in order to move through a group of people 2 3 intransitive always + -----------------adverb/preposi tion 5 To walk first in one direction and then in other, many times, specially because you’re nervous 2 3 intransitive – Phrasal Verb -----------------5 Something you say to tell someone that you are annoyed with them or that you want them to go away 2 3 intransitive

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To walk around and, sometimes, perform other actions while asleep 2 3 intransitive always + -----------------adverb/preposi tion – Phrasal Verb 5 To enjoy yourself and behaved in a relaxed way that is annoying to other people 5

Swan around 1

She swans around the office as if she owned the place 4

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Meaning focus on the verb