Английский язык. Практикум по домашнему чтению (к рассказам Дж. Арчера и Р. Даля)

tip smb a shilling

to be well out of earshort what’s rightfully mine to hear the first time

a clip across the ear

set off smartly in the direction of left no choice but to sack you

to disclose the agreement he has entered with smb

regular patrons to flock to

to relish the cooking

to appoint the successor to be bound to fall

to make smb yearn for his homeland

to sample his culinary efforts hope to temp them

to install smb in a suite at the Savoy can’t resist reminding smb that

to be accustomed to to stir restlessly

to ponder

to be fearful of relinquishing his vantage point

to make an attempt to pursue smb

one’s cue to enter

to be an unacceptable replacement

to look well set for some days

to elicit a gentle smile

to be constantly preoccupied to envy smb

to drift

to stay one step ahead of the law to inherit smb’s irresistible look to latch onto smb

androgynous look to scold smb unfairly the infernal ringing

a manmade contraption

to fit no description of her to nod in agreement

a man of dominating height

to set out the case for the prosecution

occasionally peer down at the notes the opening address lasted

to present the evidence

to rise to cross-examination to back over one’s evidence painstakingly

to make smb retract anything substantial

lacerations at the base of the scalp to be delivered by a blunt instrument

to change tack without the conviction

to declare one’s earlier replies to show not a flicker of recognition

to show signs of distress

do not volunteer any information

to adjust the wig

open the case for the defense an unblemished record

to smile sympathetically could hardly be described a candidate for murder

in a strictly professional capacity with a sole purpose of

to establish the truth of the statement

based on the circumstantial evidence

to release smb into the bosom of the family

to be gone on far to long for an innocent man

to read the words of oath

to guide smb through the mine-

smb’s cheeks drained of their color a ghastly mistake

end in divorce that grounds for cruelty to harass the witness

the press scribbled furiously stare in disbelieve

to rule the process

an unexpected bonus for smb

to begin to acknowledge the regulars

to fall into the pattern

to go over smb’s misdemeanors to claim in expenses for smth

an altruistic desire to serve public the trump card was still to come the response is not forthcoming blood samples can be matched to try manfully to resurrect one’s credibility

to appear doubtful

is based on occasional attendance at matins

to herald the signal for smth

to be masterful

every tiny untruth was logged to be relived on one’s testimony a fit of temper that ended with a blow

to rest eyes on smb

to find smb guilty of murder to offer an opinion

the two learned gentlemen summarized different cases

to face the jury for his summation to hold the fate of smb in their hands

to commit an evil crime to release from the torment to be put through the

to give a glimmer of hope

a man deserving of smb’s compassion

field of evidence to get off

by a majority verdict

a proof of smb’s innocence to put appointment in the desk diary

to be restricted to one’s pocket diary

to trust one’s memory

to put smth down on a slip of paper to one’s relief

to be interminable to smb to make an ultimate decision

not to give a hint of his own opinion to hand up the paper dutifully to smb

to frown to continue their deliberations

to give opinion in noisy whispers to call for silence

to reach a verdict on

to hold the office

to end graft and corruption to lead a blameless life

fail to get a mention in the press to be disheartened by the lack of to set a task with vigor

to be jailed for falsehood to dub smb “Clean Sweep”

to be meticulously scrutinized by to be associated with smb’s name to acknowledge one’s achievements

to call smb in for an unscheduled consultations

to usher to a chair

to give smb whatever added authority to do smth

to ferret out the villains to show no fear or favor in smb’s endeavors

on the assumption that smth is over unhindered by no one

to be ready to pounce

to be worthy of comments

to check into/booked into a hotel to take a flight to

to board a plane unobserved to make a small talk on the views not a flicker of surprise

to honored someone with the task

to be not at liberty to disclose information

to extract smth from the pocket with a flourish

to carry no validity in the country to have a full backing of the Head of State

to change the rules of confidentiality in the matters

to release the names of the holders without their authority

to approach the bank as the intermediary for the transactions

to be flattered by the confidence with smb

to avoid such embarrassment

to reveal the source of information to explain in the most courteous of diplomatic language

to reconsider every contract

to consider such actions precipitate

to alter the policy

to leave the world in no doubt of smb’s displeasure

to press the muzzle against smb’s temple

a few paces away

to pull back the hammer to press back the clasps

to retain to mock

to turn on sb

to blow out (a match) to keep out of

to slip off to hesitate

sumptuous droll prudent

good-humoured benevolent obscene delicate amiable engrossed

even (temperature) faint (sense) ridiculous

deckchair lighter

pupils (of eyes) annexe

wallet thumb outline menace

to be on fire

to get on with to tip

to tarnish to snip off

to exaggerate

to relish (a secret) to have fun

confident reckless sensitive solemn wistful demure bashful

deliberate repulsive puffy nasty faithful

desperately

(to say) sharply (to stare) hard (to push) hard (to watch) closely (to wait) tensely

Man from the South

to make a bet to put sth up to chop off to build up to stroke

to check up on to forfeit

to tempt to referee

to wind (wound) to frown

to blow out to slow down to haul

to blink to threaten to mumble

immaculate bouncing tarnished freckled reddish obvious

(with) the air (of) apprehension relish

rail honey range

account (at the bank) advance

charities gale porthole installment (in) sight buttocks

self-preservation cinch

lounge lifeboat

(by) accident lifebelt ankle

to emerge

to glance up from to brace oneself to reach for

to subside

to thread one’s way to take pride in

to make an estimate to overhear

animated pointed (nose) concerned

vigorously fiercely

Dip in the Pool

to catch/grab hold of to creak

to split to figure to prickle

to put in reverse to go astern

p. 94 to make certain to take one’s time

p. 95 to give an alarm to fail sb

p. 96 to edge away to haul up

to assail

p. 97 to flop to start up p. 98 to yell

to keep in sight to spot

Adjectives/Participles p. 85 confident assured

complacent

subtle smug

violent (movement) intent (look) straining (look) brand-new

routine canary schedule

hand (of a watch) accountant an executive

solicitor rank

(at) an angle excess (of) seniority countenance editorial page violence digestion bounder

(to sb’s) relief cane

features pile culprit glare valet errand-boy shrimp bulb

floor-planks wash-basin tile

thud bullet wound

poker time lag dormitory handiwork bunch irises brolly forefinger doom smudge ass

sole

to preserve (peace of mind) to give a sense of assurance to stick to

to gad about

to tip (sth upside down) to fold (one’s arms)

to convey (an impression) to straddle sth

to steal a glance to mistrust

to get hold of oneself to act up

to roll up (an umbrella) to get a better look

to be about to do

to impinge on to toss

to knock sb off one’s feet