Express the following using phrases from Exercise 6

1. There was nothing to make him give up his preposter­ous ideas. 2. I was surprised beyond words to see the bitter opponents of half an hour ago chatting mildly over a cup of tea. 3. There are difficulties you must not forget about. 4. There was no price high enough to make him part with his dog. 5. The whole thing seemed so incredible that for a moment •I didn't quite know what to say. 6. It was not before she found herself alone that she broke down giving way to tears. 7. They must meet pretty often, they're next-door neighbours. 8. He never beats about the bush. Whatever he has to say is always strictly on the subject. 9. While doing the housework she kept looking at the clock. 10. The boy couldn't make himself repeat what he had heard. 11. Some day you may understand that it had all been done with the best of intentions. 12. It couldn't be true. She just couldn't make herself believe it. 13. His roses are the best in the neighbourhood. He does give them a lot of his time and attention. 14. He laid emphasis on the difficulties he had encountered in promoting the plan. 15. I was puzzled by his behaviour. I didn't know what to think.

8J Paraphrase the following so as to use the subjunctive mood in object clauses after the verb wish Make other necessary changes.

1. It's a pity that he didn't tell me what he felt about the scheme at once. 2. Too bad, you didn't take his hint. 3. I felt terribly sorry not to have been with them in their hour of need. 4. He regretted not to have given them the nec­essary warning. 5. It's a pity that he doesn't have a sense of humour. 6. Unfortunately I was late and missed all the fun. 7. I'm leaving tonight and I'm very sorry that I shan't be coming to your birthday party. 8. She was sorry to have giv­en way to her temper. 9. We were disappointed not to hear him speak his mind at the meeting. 10. You should have let me know your decision at once.

In the following groups of sentences, compare the meaning of the italicized words. Translate them into Russian.

1. a) As usual she had little to say. b) It won't do either of you any good even if you have it out. 2. a) We all heard him well enough, b) She insisted that I should hear her out.

3. a) They work shorter hours Wednesday sand Saturdays, b) I can't say anything definite yet. I still have to work it out.

4. a) Boys will fight, b) They don't seem to be arguing any more. They must have fought it out between themselves.

5. a) He found the address, b) She found him out.