Exercise 4, p. 258

1. After their last year (together) at the university they

made up their minds to go to work in the North. 2. According

to his words he is not to blame. 3. The pebbles on the beach

were smooth and shiny. 4. The smooth sea looked empty and

hostile. 5. We drove down the smooth gravel drive and out o f

the white gates. 6. The woman stood leaning against the wall

with her eyes on him. 7. He stood stock-still (ñîâåðøåííî

íåïîäâèæíî, êàê ñòîëá) with his eyes on the painting.

8. Thank you for showing us the way. 9. I wish you wouldn’t

break into our conversation/break in. 10. Sorry for breaking

into your conversation/for breaking in. 11. The back

hurt/pained me so I couldn’t sleep. 12. She walked on without

complaining though her foot hurt/pained her terribly.

13. She took him in from head to heel. 14. It will take me half

an hour to get everything ready. 15. Have a rest while I get the

spare room ready. 16. The trees will soon be in leaf. 17. What

can be more delightful to the eye than a cherry tree ready to

break into flower? 18. I did not go with them as there was no

room in the car.