The Old Man and the Sea Flashcards
a tall pole used to support a ship’s sails
mast /mæst/ (мачта)
a length of rope, hair, or wire, arranged into a series of circles, one above or outside the other:
coil (моток)
A coil of rope lay on the beach.
to plan, prepare for, or organize something
to arrange
I’m trying to arrange my work so that I can have a couple of days off next week.
a place to live
a roof over your head (idiom)
She gave him enough money to get a roof over his head.
a small amount of food on a hook (= curved piece of wire) or in a special device used to attract and catch a fish or animal
bait
They were digging up worms to use for bait.
We put down some poisoned bait to kill the rats.
Встреча назначена на среду.
The meeting has been arranged for Wednesday.
arrange something for something
severe, or showing disapproval
stern (adjective) /stɜːn
She is her own sternest critic.
a small, light boat for rowing or sailing, usually used by only one person
skiff (noun)
to reduce the force of something, or to prevent something from existing or developing
to subdue
The fire burned for eight hours before the fire crews could subdue it.
He criticized the school for trying to subdue individual expression.
Она организовала для своего сына уроки плавания.
She’s arranged for her son to have swimming lessons.
arrange for
to bring a person or group under control by using force
to subdue
As one rebellion is subdued, the conditions for another are forming elsewhere.
drops of water that form on the ground and other surfaces outside during the night
dew
Оставить в лодке ненужное искушение
Needless temptation to leave in a boat
Я уже договорился с ним о встрече в кино.
I’ve already arranged with him to meet at the cinema.
arrange with
to sit or stand with part of your body touching something as a support
lean (something) against/on something
He leaned against the wall.
She leaned her head on his shoulder.
as you would expect; added to, or used to introduce, a remark giving information that is expected and not surprising
needless to say (idiom)
Needless to say, he’ll be off work for a while.
to put something against a wall or other surface so that it is supported
lean something against/on something
She leaned the brush against the wall.
a hard, black substance similar to coal that can be used as fuel or, in the form of sticks, as something to draw with
charcoal / /ˈtʃɑː.kəʊl/
charcoal for the barbecue
I prefer sketching in charcoal to pencil.
to put a group of objects in a particular order
to arrange
Who arranged these flowers so beautifully?
physically strong and solid or thick, and therefore unlikely to break or be hurt
sturdy (adj) /ˈstɜː.di/
sturdy walking boots
a sturdy table
Они договорились встретиться поужинать в следующем месяце.
They arranged to have dinner the following month.
[ + to infinitive ]
(of glass) with colour added
Tinted (adj)
Tinted glasses (= glasses with slightly darkened lenses) are good for driving in bright sunlight.
at a time in the future, or after the time you have mentioned
later on (phrase)
I will make it later on
What are you doing later on this evening?
Shall I go and fetch her later on?
Я намеренно организовал их прибытие в одно и то же время.
I’d deliberately arranged that they should arrive at the same time.
[ + that ]
Мы каждый день проходим через эту выдумку
We go through this fiction every day
У кого мы можем это позаимствовать?
Who can we borrow that from?
Сначала берешь в долг, потом просишь
First you borrow, then you beg
a line on cloth or paper where it has been folded or crushed
crease /kriːs/ (noun)
He ironed a crease down the front of each trouser leg.
Мы еще не договорились о времени встречи.
We haven’t yet arranged when to meet.
[ + question word ]
You can use this phrase whenever you are asking someone what they have or what they possess
What have you got?
used to say that you cannot make things worse, or cause any disadvantages for yourself by doing a particular thing
you’ve got nothing to lose (idiom)
Why don’t you take the job? You’ve got nothing to lose.
(in cooking) to mix a substance into another substance by turning it gently with a spoon:
fold something in/fold something into something
Fold the egg whites into the cake mixture.
Пока я жив, ты не будешь ловить рыбу без еды
You’ll not fish without eating while I’m alive
a type of food consisting usually of meat or fish and vegetables cooked slowly in a small amount of liquid
stew /stjuː рагу
lamb/bean/fish stew
двухпалубное судно
double-decker
a small square piece of cloth or paper, used while you are eating to protect your clothes or to clean your mouth or fingers
napkin /ˈnæp.kɪn/
Он очень заботится о нас.
He is very thoughtful for us
Очень мило с Вашей стороны
That’s very kind of you
Через две улицы
Two streets down the road
an action or event that helps someone or something to progress towards a particular aim
a step on the road (idiom)
Getting a job was my first step on the road to freedom.
After 15 minutes they scored again, taking a giant step down the road to victory.
Великий Ди Маджио снова стал самим собой
The great DiMaggio is himself again
Я не хотел открывать контейнер, пока вы не будете готовы.
I have not wished to open the container until you were ready
