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.
