Correspond with

I've been corresponding with them for quite a long time.

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correspondence n

1. We fulfil all our obligations in full correspondence with the terms and
conditions of the contract.

2. I wish our correspondence hadn't stopped.

correspondence course (заочное обучение)

I have been taking a correspondence course in business English for a year.

corresponding adj, correspondingly adv

1. The war and the corresponding loss of life and fall in trade had a
dramatic effect on the country.

2. He works longer hours, so his pay is correspondingly higher.

belong v

1. These books don't belong to me. I've borrowed them from the library.
(= These books aren't mine!)

2. The guide explained to the listeners that the picture belonged to a
private collector.

3. He doesn't belong here. (He is an alien here; he comes from another
place.)

4. Who does this file belong to?

5. The file doesn't belong here (it isn't in its place). Let me put it where it
belongs.

6. He belongs to one of the best tennis clubs.

bachelor л

1. He behaves as if he were still a young bachelor.

2. Martin is a Bachelor of Arts (бакалавр искусств), and his younger
brother is a Bachelor of Sciences (бакалавр естественных наук).

party л

1. The bus was rented by a party of tourists.

2. All the interested parties to the matter are invited to take part in a
corresponding exchange of opinions.

3. A rescue party is being formed to look for people who were lost during
the storm.

4. In politics 'a party' is an organization of people with the same political
beliefs and aims.

emphasize v, emphatic adj, emphatically adv

1. The speaker emphasized the importance of a pay rise for teachers and doctors. (He stressed that it was important.)

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2. Another speaker expressed his emphatic opinion (strong belief) that
other people's interests couldn't be ignored.

3. She answered with an emphatic 'No'.

reluctant adj, reluctantly adv, reluctance n

1. He seemed to be reluctant to go on with the talk, and I acted
correspondingly.

2. His stiff manner showed that he was reluctant to express his opinion
out loud.

3. Reluctantly, he agreed to join our small party at the table.

4. His reluctance to join the party of rescuers surprised everybody.

sheep n

1. The word 'sheep' has no plural form, but can be followed by either a
singular or a plural verb.

e.g. This sheep belongs to me. Those sheep belong to somebody else.

2. That man is a wolf in sheep's clothing. Beware of him!

But

syn. except, except for

1. The last but one.

2. No one but an expert could have seen the difference.

3. Any day but Thursday suits me.

4. She buys nothing but the best.

inevitable adj, inevitably adv, the inevitable n

1. " His failure in the presidential campaign wasn't inevitable, was it? " " Yes,
it was. It was absolutely inevitable because of several unpopular steps
he had made."

2. Her reluctance to join us was inevitable. She had never liked big
companies.

3. Oh, that Sherlock Holmes with his inevitable Dr. Watson!

4. Given the current financial situation, it was inevitable that the pound
may be devalued.

5. This policy inevitably leads to a crisis.

6. You can't change the inevitable.

calf n (calves pi)

1. There are a few words that form their plural by changing the final letter '-f'
into '-ves': calf - calves, half - halves, knife - knives, wife - wives.

2. The Russian for 'calf is «теленок», the English for «телятина» is
'veal'.

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persist v (in sth, in doing sth), persistence n, persistent adj

Don't mix up!

to persist (in) - упорно продолжать делать что-либо,

to insist (on) - настаивать на чем-либо

1. They persisted in their efforts to convince everybody that they were
right.

2. " And what, " he persisted, " makes you so reluctant to take part in the
project? "

3. If you persist in smoking, you'll never feel better.

4. She shows great persistence in her work.

5. He became so successful through persistence and ambition.

6. He is very persistent by nature.

7. It was a time of high and persistent unemployment. The unemployment
rate rose persistently.

utter v, utter adj, utterly adv

1. As a verb the word 'utter' has an utterly different meaning. It means 'to
say sth out loud'.

e.g. She never uttered a rude word to anyone.

2. She sat listening, without uttering a word.

3. They had to walk on in utter darkness.

4. To my utter surprise I was appointed managing director.

5. After the earthquake the village was in utter ruin. (The village was utterly
ruined.)

6. It was utterly impossible to make out anything in that unbearable noise.

recite v, recital n

1. She recited poetry as if she were a professional actress.

2. He will give a recital of his own poems.

dream n, dream (dreamed / dreamt) v, dreamy adj

1. The noun 'dream' has two meanings. In the examples above it means
something you saw while you were asleep. The second meaning is a
'wish', an 'ambition'.

e.g. Her dream was to become a film star.

2. Do you believe in dreams?

3. I had a wonderful dream the other night.

4. His dream of becoming a champion has come true.

5. The verb 'dream' has two past tense and past participle forms -
'dreamed' and 'dreamt'.

6. We would never dream of borrowing so much money!

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resolute adj, resolutely adv

1. His tone was more resolute than usual.

2. We were surprised because he has never been considered a very
resolute person.

3. Their resolute refusal to sign the petition was utterly unexpected.

4. I'm always making resolutions, like giving up smoking.

5. Everybody but the French delegate (= except for the French delegate)
supported the resolution.

bet n, bet (bet, bet) v

1. He was told how much to bet and on which horse.

2. We had a bet whether you'd come.

3. He looked as if he had lost a bet.

4. " If I ever made a bet on anything, I'd never win. That's inevitable! " he
said resolutely.

rescue v, rescue n, rescuer n

1. They waited three days to be rescued.

2. Hundreds are still in the water, waiting to be rescued.

3. A rescue team is trying to save the trapped miners.

4. It was my elder brother who came to my rescue.

admire v, admiration n, admirable [aedmaerabl] adj 1.1 didn't just like the pianist. I admired him!

2. He is admired for always being willing to come to other people's
rescue.

3. We stopped in front of the waterfall, admiring the magnificent view.

4. My admiration for that person grows daily.

5. I am just admiring your painting - it's the best you have ever done!

6.1 think you showed admirable tact and self-control in your answer to the

opponents. 7. " Poirot, " Hastings said, " I have been thinking." " An admirable exercise,

my friend, Continue it." Poirot retorted.

courage n, courageous [кэ reid39s] adj, courageously adv

1. People should have the courage to stand up for their beliefs.

2. She is the most courageous police officer I've ever met.

3. If they hadn't fought so courageously, they wouldn't have won the
victory.

immense adj, immensely adv

1. The square is dominated by an immense statue of the King.

2. It took an immense effort to get things right.

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3. She is a woman of immense courage.

4. He is an immensely resolute man.

5. " Did you enjoy the play? " " Immensely! "

conviction n

1. It is my firm conviction that British English and American English will
become one common language in the 22^rd century.

2. All the actors played with conviction.

3. His political convictions are beyond my understanding.

comment n, v

1. She was asked about her religious convictions but made no comment.

2. Asked about the recent political scandal he replied: " No comment! "

3. The boss refused to comment on the matter.

appreciate v, appreciation n

1. Your advice is always appreciated.

2. We all appreciated a holiday after a year of hard work.

3. You can't appreciate English poetry unless you understand its rhythm.

4. It's my firm conviction that the talent of this actress hasn't been
correspondingly appreciated yet.

5. We would appreciate it if you could inform us of all your requirements
in good time.

6. The audience admired the young violinist's appreciation of classical
music.

demand v, n

Don't mix up!

demand — требовать, предъявлять требования

require — требоваться

The workers demanded a pay rise.

The project requires a lot of money.

1. This kind of work demands (requires) a lot of concentration.

2. The children emphatically demanded that their aunt (should) tell them
a more interesting story.

3. The judge demanded that the witness (should) give more details.

4. I demand to see the manager.

5. Her books are in great demand.

6. The demand for this equipment is rising.

7. The government is most unlikely to agree to those demands.

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challenge n, v, challenging adj

1. A 'challenge' is something that tests strength or ability especially in a
way that is interesting or demanding.

2. He liked the speed and challenge of racing.

3. The White House has to face another foreign policy challenge.

4. Their splendid research is likely to meet the challenge of the 21^st
century.

5. During the last debates in parliament the prime minister's authority was
challenged by the opposition.

6. 'Challenging' means difficult in an interesting and enjoyable way.

7. It must be a challenging problem to solve.