Exercise 8, p. 190

womanly - feminine;

to make an earnest request to smb. - to appeal to smb., to

implore smb., to beg smb.;

to hold tightly - to clasp;

not to let go near - to keep smb. away from;

to face smb. in a hostile way - to confront smb., to turn on

smb.;

to stretch out one’s hand - to put out/hold out/extend one’s

hand;

to take away - to remove;

to seize - to snatch;

to be exactly alike - to match one another;

in an impolite manner - rudely;

a strong desire for fame - ambition;

to feel respect and admiration for smb. - to worship smb.;

in a difficult position - at bay;

to face smb. boldly - to confront smb.;

to stand in an erect position - to stand upright;

to give smb. away to the enemy - to betray smb.;

loss of good name - disgrace, dishonour;

 

not showing respect - with coarse familiarity; impertinent;

obviously frightened - evidently startled.