Feeling Lonely

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1. Перевод слова lonelyLonely — одинокий Перевод слова To feel lonely — чувствовать себя одиноким lonely wood — глухой лес a lonely life in the country — деревенское уединение She had a Lonely childhood. У нее было одинокое детство. It was Lonely living out in the country. Жить за городом, было довольно одиноко. She felt Lonely and insecure ... Читать далее...
2. A widow was feeling rather lonelyA widow was feeling rather lonely and decided that the best thing for her would be to have a companion. So, off she went to the pet shop. She wasn’t sure just what kind of pet she’d like, so she figured she’d just walk around until she found just the ‘right one.’ She went past ... Читать далее...
3. Feeling HomesickAnnie: Why the Long face? Luis: I don’t know. I guess I’m feeling a little Homesick. Annie: I thought you got over that. I know the Adjustment was hard when you first got here, but I thought you were Coping pretty well. Luis: I was. It’s just that the holidays are coming up and I ... Читать далее...
4. Telling People Where You’re FromCora: Hi, I’m Cora. Antonio: I’m Antonio. Nice to meet you. Cora: Same here. Are you From around here? Antonio: No, I’m Originally from Arkansas. How about you? Cora: I’m a Native Californian, but I Grew up in the Middle East. My parents were in the military, so we moved Quite a bit, but mainly ... Читать далее...
5. Friends Don’t Let Friends Walk Through Revolving Doors AloneWhat it says about your friendship when you find yourself squished into a revolving-door with a companion. «Great works are often born on the street-corner or in a restaurant’s revolving door,» said Albert Camus, and a recent study shows that he was on to something. The revolving door is not just the accidental setting for ... Читать далее...
6. Avoiding Topics in ConversationLila: Why aren’t you dating? I have so many friends who would love to go out with you. George: Let’s Change the subject. Talking about my Love life isn’t very interesting. Lila: But really, you’re not getting any younger and… George: Moving on! Have you seen any good movies lately? Lila: Listen, all of your ... Читать далее...
7. Impressions of LAI was talking to my new friend Nicole about the differences between New York City and Los Angeles. Nicole just Relocated from New York, where she lived All her life, and I’m a Native of L. A. Dan: So, is L. A. All it’s cracked up to be? Nicole: Well, the Stereotype in the movies ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы wall[wall] See: BACK TO THE WALL, BEAT ONE’S HEAD AGAINST A WALL, CLIMBTHE WALL, FORWARD WALL, HANDWRITING ON THE WALL, HOLE-IN-THE-WALL, STONE WALL or BRICK WALL, TO THE WALL....
9. Значение идиомы wildcat strike[wildcat strike] {n.}, {informal} A strike not ordered by a laborunion; a strike spontaneously arranged by a group of workers. Thegarbage collectors have gone on a wildcat strike, but the union isgoing to stop it....
10. Cities of the USAAmong large and famous American cities there are Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York. Washington is the capital of the USA. It is situated on the Potomac River in the District of Columbia. D. Washington chose the place. The city was founded in 1791 and named after the first president. Now ... Читать далее...
11. Describing People’s MoodsBrett: Do you know what kind of Mood Mom is in? Molly: Not really. Why? Brett: I really need a raise in my Allowance and I’m waiting for the right time to ask. She’ll be more likely to say “yes” if she’s not feeling too Grouchy. Molly: I wouldn’t Count on this being a good ... Читать далее...
12. Seeing Old FriendsThis is Turning out to be a month for seeing Old friends. I got an email a couple of weeks ago from an old friend from Graduate School. She and her family are visiting L. A. for a week. They plan to see family and to visit old friends. Since she moved out of the ... Читать далее...
13. Hiring for a JobLast week, My administrative assistant gave notice that he was quitting in two weeks. It couldn’t have come at a worse time. It was a very busy time of the year, but there was nothing I could do. Right away, we put a Want ad in the Classifieds and received several applications for the job. ... Читать далее...
14. Help the lonely childSandy began a job as an elementary school counselor and she was eager to help. One day during recess she noticed a girl standing by herself on one side of a playing field while the rest of the kids enjoyed a game of soccer at the other. Sandy approached and asked if she was all ... Читать далее...
15. A salesman in a strange city was feeling hornyA salesman in a strange city was feeling horny and wanted release. He inquired for the address of a good house of ill repute. He was told to go to 225 West 42nd St. By mistake, he went to 255 West 42nd St, the office of a podiatrist. Being met by a beautiful woman in ... Читать далее...
16. Перевод слова strikeStrike — ударять, ударять, бить Перевод слова Strike weapon — наступательное оружие to strike a blow — нанести удар to strike a mine — наскочить на мину He Struck me on the chin. Он ударил меня в подбородок. He Struck me by his knowledge. Он поразил меня своими знаниями. Strike the nail home. Забей гвоздь ... Читать далее...
17. Feeling small: Fingers can detect nano-scale wrinkles even on a seemingly smooth surfaceOur sense of touch is clearly more acute than many realize. A new study by Swedish scientists demystifies the «unknown sense» with first-ever measurements of human tactile perception. In a ground-breaking study, Swedish scientists have shown that people can detect nano-scale wrinkles while running their fingers upon a seemingly smooth surface. The findings could lead ... Читать далее...
18. Retiring AbroadWanda: I just heard the news. You’re moving to McQuillanland? George: I am. I’ve decided To retire abroad. Wanda: Why? George: It makes a lot of sense for people with a Fixed income. Social Security will Only go so far here, but the Cost of living is much lower in other countries, including McQuillanland. I ... Читать далее...
19. Moving Out of a Home[A knock on door.] Andre: Hello. Is anyone here? Ellie: Yes, can I help you? Andre: I saw your door open and I just wanted to make sure everything was okay. Did you just Move in? Ellie: No, I’m Moving out. As you can see, I’m doing Last-minute packing. I think I’ve used up 10 ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы move a muscle[move a muscle] {v. phr.} To move even a very little. — Used innegative sentences and questions and with «if». The deer stoodwithout moving a muscle until the hunter was gone. The girls wereso startled that they did not move a muscle. You’re sitting rightwhere you were when I left! Have you moved a muscle? ... Читать далее...
21. Feeling DisillusionedDaniela: I did it. I finally met Mandy Timpkin. Tony: Mandy Timpkin, your Idol? Daniela: Yeah, I stood in line for two days at her Book signing and finally met her. It was a big Disappointment. Tony: Really? I thought she Could do no wrong, As far as you’re concerned. Daniela: Well, that was before ... Читать далее...
22. Feeling EmbarrassedLois: Please don’t Embarrass me at the party tonight. Roger: Me, embarrass you? I’d never do that. Lois: You have, though, more than once. Roger: Name one. Lois: At the Johnsons’ party, you danced on the table while singing “I Am Woman”! Roger: I was being The life of the party. Everybody thought it was ... Читать далее...
23. Dealing With the HeatJolene: I’m Sweating like a pig. When is this Heat wave going to end? Eric: I’ve no idea, but I’m Not moving a muscle until it does. Hand me that Pitcher of iced tea, would you? Jolene: Get it yourself. I’m not moving until it Drops below 80 Degrees. Eric: It’s not the Temperature. It’s ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы mend one’s fences[mend one’s fences] {v. phr.}, {informal} To do something to makepeople like or follow you again; strengthen your friendships orinfluence. The senator went home from Washington to mend hisfences. John saw that his friends did not like him, so he decidedto mend his fences....
25. Types of ViewsAndrea: Help me decide on which type of hotel room To book. George: I want the one with a bed. Andrea: Very funny. We have a choice of different views, and each one is a different price. For instance, a room with a City view is $175 a night and a Panoramic view is $275 ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы by oneself[by oneself] {adv. phr.} 1. Without any others around; separate from others; alone. The house stood by itself on a hill. Tom liked to go walking by himself. Betty felt very sad and lonely by herself. 2. Without the help of anyone else; by your own work only. John built a flying model airplane by ... Читать далее...
27. Feeling Restless and JumpyAdam: Sit still and stop Bouncing your leg like that! Ellen: Sorry, I didn’t realize I was doing it. I’m just a little jittery. Adam: Well, try to Chill out. We’re supposed to be studying and your Restlessness is Distracting. Ellen: I can’t help it. I’m like this because I had a lot of coffee. ... Читать далее...
28. Feeling Ill from Food While TravelingRumi: I’m as Sick as a dog! Hugo: It serves you right. I Warned you not to eat food sold by Food vendors on the street. Cleanliness is not a priority at some of those food Stands. Rumi: I’m not one To turn up my nose up at street food. On the street is where ... Читать далее...
29. Feeling Nervous About Public SpeakingSimone: They’re about to introduce you. You’re on next. Are you ready? Gabriel: No…yes…no! Simone: You don’t look so well. Are you all right? Gabriel: I don’t know. My Palms are Clammy, I’m Breaking out into a cold sweat, and my legs feel like Jelly. Simone: It sounds like A bad case of stage fright, ... Читать далее...
30. A Workers StrikeMasako: I think we should Strike. We need to force Management to listen to our Grievances. Salvador: Hold on. I think you’re being too Hasty. It’s up to our union to call a strike, not the workers. Masako: I’m not suggesting a formal strike, but we could organize a Sickout. That would send a message ... Читать далее...
31. Stranger on an AirplaneFay: Excuse me. I’m in the Window seat. Dustin: Oh, sure. Let me get up and let you in. Fay: Thanks. Dustin: Are you traveling on business? Fay: Yes, I am. I’m Changing planes in Denver On my way to South Carolina, and then I’m Off to Georgia on Wednesday. There’s no rest for the ... Читать далее...
32. Noisy NeighborsI live in a quiet neighborhood. At least that’s what I thought until last week. I live in a Cul de sac In a Residential neighborhood in Los Angeles. There is a nice retired Couple that lives Kitty corner from me. They have always been very friendly and we have Gotten along very well. About ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы back to the wall[back to the wall] or [back against the wall] {adv. phr.} In a trap, with no way to escape; in bad trouble. The soldiers had their backs to the wall. He was in debt and could not get any help; his back was against the wall. The team had their backs to the wall in ... Читать далее...
34. Collection 12What’s the latest dope — besides you? I heard that they tried to take an X-ray picture of your jaw, but all they got was a moving picture. You don’t believe in being artificial. You want people to hate you for yourself. When people cut their fingers you cry over it just so that you ... Читать далее...
35. Picking a FightI was sitting at my local bar waiting for my friends to arrive to watch the game. Two guys sitting a few seats away kept giving me strange looks, and one of them said, “What are you looking at?” I looked around to make sure that he was speaking to me, and before I could ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы walking papers[walking papers] or [walking orders] also [walking ticket] {n.},{informal} A statement that you are fired from your job; dismissal. The boss was not satisfied with Paul’s work and gave him his walkingpapers. George is out of work. He picked up his walking ticketlast Friday....
37. Значение идиомы to the wall[to the wall] {adv. phr.} Into a place from which there is noescape; into a trap or corner. — Usually used after «drive» or asimilar word. John’s failing the last test drove him to the wall. The score was 12-12 in the last minute of play, but a touchdownforced the visitors to the wall. Bill ... Читать далее...
38. MovingEdmundo: What are you doing? Ruth: Oh, I’m Packing. My Lease is up at the end of the month and I’m moving to Vancouver for six months while my boyfriend is finishing his degree at the university. Edmundo: Oh, wow, are you moving yourself or are you using a Moving company? Ruth: I’m renting a ... Читать далее...
39. Перевод слова experienceExperience — жизненный опыт, стаж Перевод слова Childhood experiences — впечатления детства to speak from experience — говорить на основании личного опыта experience in teaching — опыт преподавания Experience is a good teacher. Опыт — хороший учитель. The best way to learn is by Experience. Лучший способом учиться являются практические занятия. She has 10 years ... Читать далее...
40. The SR-71 Blackbird Retired By Flying Coast-To-Coast In One HourThe SR-71 wasn’t like other planes. It didn’t retire like them either. On this day in 1990, SR-71 #972 took its final flight for the U. S. Military and was officially retired. It ran from Los Angeles to Washington, headed to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. In typical Blackbird fashion, it set four ... Читать далее...