Vocabulary

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Translate the words and word combinations in bold type and the sentences which illustrate them:

1. ... wanting some groceries on credit again.

to buy (sell) smth on credit - buy (sell) goods, payment being made later

Everything in the house had been bought on credit.

2. If she had her way she would give them what they wanted.

to have one's (own) way - get (do) what one wants; see one's wishes fulfilled, etc

She thought she should not let the child have his own way all the time. After a noisy argument Vi had her way.

Have it your own way (used when one refuses to argue or discuss any further).

3. But the holidays would make things all right again.

to make things all right (worse, better, etc.)

thing (usu pi) -circumstance; condition; event; course of action That'll only make things (= the situation) worse. You take things (= happenings) too seriously. I must think things over (= think about what had happened, what is to be done, etc). Things (= the state of affairs) are getting worse and worse.

4. If only she could persuade Gordon to have a holiday now and then.

now and then - sometimes; occasionally; from time to time We go to the opera now and then.

5. ... and she felt like replying, "You're a good argument for my case."

to feel like doing smth (like smth) - be in the mood for I don't feel like eating a big meal now. We'll go for a walk if you feel like it.

6. ... it was no good worrying herself ... .

to be no good (use) doing smth - be senseless (useless) to do smth

It's no good talking to him now. It's no use pretending that you didn't know the rules.

... she and Gordon would be off for the seaside.

to be off - go or leave or start

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He's off to London. It's time I was off. I must be off (= I must leave now). We're off (- we've started).

8. ... so that she could have it out with him

to have it out with smb - reach an understanding by frank discussion

You'd better have- it out with him.

-9. ... to see that she wasn't neglecting her work

to neglect one's work (duties, studies, health; children) - pay

no attention to; give no or not enough care and thought to . He lost his job because he neglected his duties.

10. Still, it might bring Gordon to his senses

to bring smb to his senses - cause smb to give up (stop) behaving foolishly or wildly

11. No doubt she had done Gordon an injustice.

to do smb an injustice - judge somebody unfairly

injustice n - an unjust act; a wrong or injury

You are doing him an injustice. He's not a bad sort.

12. ... for she was startled by a knocking at the door.

to startle vt - give a shock of surprise to; cause to move or jump

She was startled to see him looking so ill. The scream startled him out of his sleep.

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I. Translate the following sentences into Russian paying careful attention to the word combinations in bold type:

1. We went out of our way to make him feel at home. 2. Who runs the shop in his absence? He ran errands for everybody. A cold shiver ran down his spine. She said, "It runs in the family." She looks terribly run down. She felt that her patience was running out. You're bound to succeed in the long run. 3. This concert is sure to draw a big crowd (crowds of people). I've got to draw the line somewhere. He's becoming unbearable. I drew the line at lending him money. 4. Can you make out what he means? He couldn't make out the word. He's willing to make up for his mistake (for lost time). He made the most of the little he had. It's late, we'd better turn and make for home. He rises, snatches his hat and makes for the door. When the interval came everybody made for the refreshment room. 5. There's no place like home. It was just like him to take the biggest piece of cake. She doesn't hesitate to express her likes and dislikes. 6. That doesn't make sense. Don't interrupt, he's talking sense. 7. I'll always stand by you whatever happens (through thick and thin). She stood by her husband through all his troubles. I wish I knew where I stood. As things stand now I must leave the job. This (that) is how matters stand.

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