4A Reading Lesson. Speech Verbs Flashcards
v
to stick something to sth with glue or paste
to paste /peɪst/
- Bernard hadn’t seen his cat in nearly two days when he finally decided to make flyers to paste around town.
- My kids pasted their artwork on the walls of their room.
- He pasted the pictures into his scrapbook.
- There were posters pasted on the walls.
n
a small piece of paper with information on it about a product or event, posted or shared in public places.
a flyer /ˈflaɪə(r)/
- Bernard hadn’t seen his cat in nearly two days when he finally decided to make flyers to paste around town.
- You could post flyers in places where you know people go, such as the gym.
phr v (t)
to fix something in a place for people to see;
to raise something, or to fix something in a raised position:
to put up
- He printed out 100 flyers with a picture of the cat and his phone number, which he began to put up around his block of flats.
- Employers will be required to put up workplace posters detailing new wage information and employment rights.
- We will put up the new sign for our coffee shop next week.
idiom
very quietly, almost inaudibly
under one’s breath
- Ms Katherine whispered angrily under her breath as Bernard begged her to help him find his precious cat.
- She came out of the freezing water and muttering swear words under her breath.
v
to lose control of one’s feelings or emotions typically as a result of a difficult situation
выходить из себя, сорваться (also: to freak out, to fly off the handle, to lose one’s temper)
to snap
- Ms Katherine, a usually kind-hearted and sweet older woman, seemed to have suddenly snapped.
- I think Jerry has finally snapped. He’s been under a lot of stress recently, but I’ve never seen him like this.
adv
in a way that is not immediate or quick because you are nervous or not certain, or unwilling or embarrassed
hesitantly /ˈhezɪtəntli/
- Ms Katherine hesitantly accepted his offer.
- He smiled hesitantly.
v
to complain about someone or something in an annoyed way
бурчать
ворчать
брюзжать
to grumble (about) /ˈɡrʌmbl/
- “What are you doing?” grumbled Mrs Katherine, his downstairs neighbour.
- I shouldn’t grumble about her work —it’s generally quite good.
v
to make a forceful request
to demand /dɪˈmɑːnd/-
- Mum demanded that we show up for dinner on time.
v
to say firmly or demand forcefully, especially when others disagree with or oppose what you say
to insist /ɪnˈsɪst/
- “I need to display these flyers, Miss!” Bernard insisted.
- She insisted that I stay and talk about what was bothering me.
v
to say something loudly, typically out of emotion
to exclaim /ɪkˈskleɪm/
- She exclaimed with joy when her brother walked in the door.
v
to suggest an idea or plan for others to consider
to propose /prəˈpəʊz/
- Bernard, unsure of what to say, proposed making her some tea.
*They proposed /prəˈpəʊzd/ that we start painting the walls early in the morning.
Войдя в маленькую, но уютную кухню Бернарда, Кэтрин внезапно расплакалась.
Upon entering Bernard’s small yet cosy kitchen, Ms Katherine suddenly burst into tears.
cosy UK
cozy US
v
to ask questions in order to gain information or understanding
to inquire /ɪnˈkwaɪə(r)/
- “What’s happened, Ms Katherine? Are you alright?” inquired Bernard.
- Arthur inquired further about the delays in production.
phr v
to explain something in a very clear way with details:
to spell out
spelt-spelt UK
spelled-spelled US
- Ms Katherine proceeded to spell out that her own cat had recently passed away
- She spelt out her expectations and would not settle for less.
v
to admit that you have done something wrong or something that you feel guilty or bad about
to confess /kənˈfes/
- She confessed that she had not been herself recently and conceded that she had acted poorly.
v
to admit, often unwillingly, that something is true often after first denying it
признать
to concede /kənˈsiːd/
- She confessed that she had not been herself recently and conceded that she had acted poorly.
- The government has conceded (that) the new tax policy has been a disaster.
- “Well okay, perhaps I was a little hard on her,” he conceded.
- Tabitha finally conceded that she had made the story up.
phr v
to shout or make a loud noise because you are frightened, hurt, etc.
кричать
закричать
вскрикнуть
(за)вопить
плакать от
to cry out
- Bernard stood up, walked over to look through the small hole, and cried out, “Sparkles, you’re a mother!”
- She cried out in pain.
Different speech verbs:
to accept
to proceed
to grumble
to demand
to insist
to whisper
to beg
to exclaim
to propose
to inquire
to spell out
to confess
to concede
to cry out
Они (в англ: двое) молча (в тишине) поднялись на лифте до квартиры Бернарда.
The two rode the lift up to Bernard’s flat in silence.
