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Vocabulary

A

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

1. The text, by the poet Da Ponte, began to take shape.

to take shape - become definite in form or outline The new building is beginning to take shape. Suspicion began to take shape in my mind.

2. He was determined to write a comedy of intrigue.

to be determined to do smth, on (upon) smth - be resolved, be firm in one's intention

He was determined to prove his friend's innocence.

3. ... the more it fired his imagination.

to fire vt - excite or stimulate

The more he read the book the more it fired the boy's imagination.

4. He was unconcerned about what kind of an opera ...

to be unconcerned about - not care about, be free from anxiety

They were still young and quite unconcerned about the future.

To be concerned about (for) smb, smth - be unhappy or troubled or anxious

Please don't be concerned about me. We are all concerned fcr (about) her safety. We were very concerned to hear that our beloved Professor had fallen ill. Is he much concerned about what happened?

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5. … and he concentrated on breathing musical life into ...

to concentrate vt & vi (on, upon) - focus one's attention on You should concentrate (your attention) (up) on your work. You'll solve the problem if you concentrate upon it (give all your attention to it). It's hard for me to concentrate today.

6. ... and adjust the text to the singers ...

to adjust vt - make slight changes in order to set right; regulate; make suitable or convenient for use

She will have to adjust herself to the new conditions if she accepts the job (change her way of living, thinking, etc). The machine needs adjusting. I can't adjust myself to the climate here. Adjust your tie.

7. ... so that they could consult with each other from window to window.

to consult with smb - take counsel, seek information or advice I must consult with my fellow workers before I start doing the job.

8. ... to prepare some punch to keep him awake.

awake pred adj - no longer asleep; not yet asleep

to be (keep, stay) awake; to keep smb awake

Is he awake yet? I'm not wide awake yet. The noise in the street kept me awake most of last night.

9. She said, "Take a nap on the sofa, I will arouse you in an hour."

nap n - short sleep esp during the day, not necessarily in bed The old man always had a nap after lunch. It I don't take a nap, I won't be able to work tonight.

10. ... she didn't have the heart to disturb him.

to have the heart to do (usu neg)- be hard-hearted or unsympathetic enough to do or say something (also used interrogatively with can, could)

How can you have the heart to say such things to your sister? I haven't the heart to do it.

11. ... he was not that positive.

that adv (colloq) - to such a degree; so

I can't walk that far (as far as that). I've done only that much (as much as it is shown, indicated, etc). It's about that high (as high as that).

12. The overture went off very well.

to go off (of events) - proceed well, etc

The performance (concert) went off well. How did the sports meeting go off? Our meetings generally go off very smoothly.

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B

Translate the following sentences paying careful attention to the words and word combinations in bold type. Give possible variants:

1. Fired with the desire to buy a motorbike, Brian made his own decision about getting a job. I'm ready to answer questions, fire away. 2. Can we put it down to his ignorance? He's putting on weight. The least thing puts him out. She was very much put out by your rudeness. I feel quite put out about it. Please put me (this call) through to the director. There are many inconveniences that have to be put up with when you are camping. 3. James went to the office to consult his lawyer. You should have consulted us before making final plans. From time to time she consulted the catalogue. 4. He's a hearty eater, but still he's very thin. He seemed to lose heart in the business after that. You could hardly pass an evening with her and not lose your heart. "You're wonderful, Jane," he said. She took heart: "I wish your friends would think so." 5. Let's go through the arguments again. Don't let go of the rope till I tell you. I'm going out to dinner tonight.

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