reading

Question 1

lean across the table

Answer 1

To stretch oneself across (someone or something), often while leaning on one’s hand, elbow, etc. The
- student had to lean across several classmates to hand his assignment to the teacher.
i guess i know what it means

Question 2

are you going out anyplace?

Question 3

it was almost dusk

Answer 3

/dʌsk/
the time before night when it is not yet dark
(crepúsculo,twilight, evening)
- As dusk fell, bats began to fly between the trees.
- lights coming on at dusk
- Responses to the presence and absence of wind alone were tested for males and females at midday and at dusk in all species.

Question 4

holding her showy job-well

Answer 4

/ˈʃoʊ.i/
attracting a lot of attention by being very colourful or bright, but without any real beauty
(espalhafatoso, extravagante)
- a showy production of a play
- Her dress was too showy for such a formal occasion.
- His clothes are too showy for my liking.
- Back then there were showy declarations and strong pledges of good will, and hope was in the air.

Question 5

pausing to glance back to girl behind him

Question 6

seldom

Answer 6

/ˈsel.dəm/
almost never
(rarely)
- Now that we have a baby, we seldom get the chance to go to the cinema.
formal - Seldom do we receive any apology when mistakes are made.