Word Meanings of Class 12 English Core chapter “The Last Lesson” by Alphonse Daudet: It is piblished in the textbook ‘Flamingo’. The word meanings have been given here by dividing the whole lesson into a few sections and each section is given at the beginning f each table of meanings.
I started for …………………………………………..……….out of breath.
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| dread | a feeling of great fear or anxiety about something that may happen |
| scolding | a harsh or angry reprimand or rebuke |
| participles | a word that is formed from a verb and used as an adjective or a noun. For example, in the sentence “the swimming pool,” “swimming” is a participle. |
| tempting | having an appeal or attraction that is difficult to resist |
| draft | a system for selecting individuals, usually for military service |
| commanding officer | a person in authority who has control over others |
| bulletin board | a board on which announcements, notices, or bulletins are displayed |
| blacksmith | a person who makes and repairs things made of iron or steel, especially horseshoes and other items for horses |
| apprentice | a person who is learning a trade or skill from a skilled employer, often having signed a contract to work for a fixed period |
| reprimand | a rebuke, especially an official one given by someone in authority |
| rebuke | an expression of sharp disapproval or criticism. |
Usually, when… ………………………………..…………no more.
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| Bustle | energetic and noisy activity. |
| Unison | simultaneous performance or utterance of sound or action. |
| Rapping | to strike a hard surface with a series of rapid blows. |
| Commotion | a state of confused and noisy disturbance. |
| Iron ruler | a straight strip or cylinder of a hard, rigid material used for measuring or drawing straight lines. |
| Frilled | having a decorative edge or border with gathering or pleats. |
| Embroidered | decorative stitching on fabric with coloured thread. |
| Inspection | the act of examining or reviewing something. |
| Primer | a book providing basic instruction in a subject. |
| Thumbed | to turn the pages of a book, magazine, etc., quickly with one’s thumb. |
| Spectacles | eyeglasses. |
While I was wondering……………………………………..…….no more
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| Mounted | climbed and got seated |
| Grave | serious and solemn |
| Attentive | paying close attention |
| Thunderclap | a sudden and shocking event |
| Wretches | contemptible or despicable people |
| Nuisance | something that is inconvenient or annoying |
| Grammar | the rules of a language |
| Saints | holy people in Christianity |
| Cranky | irritable or easily annoyed |
| Honour | respect and admiration |
| Faithful | loyal and committed. |
While I was thinking of …………………………………….in front of him
| Word | Meanings |
|---|---|
| participle | a word that is formed from a verb and used as an adjective or noun. |
| reproach | to express disapproval or disappointment in someone’s actions or behaviour. |
| enslaved | to be forced to work for someone else without pay and without the freedom to leave. |
| grammar | the rules and system of a language that govern the way words are used to form sentences. |
| patience | the ability to remain calm and wait without becoming frustrated or upset. |
| round hand | a style of handwriting characterized by rounded, flowing letters. |
| flags | a piece of cloth with a distinctive design that is used as a symbol of a nation or group. |
| beetles | a type of insect with a hard outer shell that typically has two pairs of wings. |
| cooed | the sound that a dove or pigeon makes. |
| motionless | not moving or still. |
Just like that……………………………..………………………..may go.”
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| Worn smooth | Made smooth by use or rubbing. |
| Walnut trees | A deciduous tree that produces walnuts. |
| Hopvine | A climbing plant with fragrant flowers that is cultivated for its bitter tasting aromatic cones (hops) used in brewing. |
| Trunks | A large suitcase or chest used for storing clothes and other belongings during travel |
| Courage | The ability to do something difficult or dangerous despite fear or risk |
| Lesson | A period of learning or teaching, typically in a school or classroom. |
| Chanted | Say or sing repeatedly in a melodious way |
| Ba, be, bi, bo, bu | A sequence of vowel sounds often used for teaching young children to read. |
| Primer | A book containing the basics of a subject, typically for children |
| Spelled | Say or write the letters that form a word |
| Emotional | Relating to feelings |
| Angelus | A prayer said at morning, noon, and evening in some Christian traditions |
| Prussians | A person from Prussia, a former kingdom and state in north central Europe |
| Pale | Having a reduced colour, especially because of illness, shock, or fear |
| Vive La France: | A French phrase meaning “long live France,” often used as an expression of patriotism or support for the country |
| Dismissed | Sent away or allowed to leave |