Brain Storming nyelvtanulási segédletei

A következő gyakorlat magáért beszél: 12 mondatot fogunk összekapcsolni egy „mega-mondattá”.

I swim.

I like swimming.

I rarely swim.

I usually swim at the open-air bath.

I can't swim butterfly.

I like swimming in sweet water.

I have never swum in the sea.

I swam last long ago.

I haven't swum for a year.

I don't like swimming in cold water.

I don't like swimming at our open-air bath because the water is dirty and there are a lot of people.

I like swimming but I rarely do.

= ALTHOUGH I can't swim butterfly AND I have never swum in the sea, I like swimming in the sweet water of the open-air baths, BUT I rarely do it, BECAUSE I don't like doing it at our open-air bath WHERE the water is cold AND dirty AND there are a lot of people, SO I did it last a year ago.

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FORDÍTÁSSAL:

I swim.

= Úszok. / Szoktam úszni.

I like swimming.

= Szeretek úszni.

I rarely swim.

= Ritkán úszok.

I usually swim at the open-air bath.

= Általában / Rendszerint a (városi) strandon szoktam úszni.

I can't swim butterfly.

= Nem tudok pillangózni.

I like swimming in sweet water.

= Szeretek édesvízben úszni.

I have never swum in the sea.

= Még soha nem úsztam tengerben.

I swam last long ago.

= Régen úsztam utoljára.

I haven't swum for a year.

= Már egy éve nem úsztam.

I don't like swimming in cold water.

= Nem szeretek hideg vízben úszni.

I don't like swimming at our open-air bath because the water is dirty and there are a lot of people.

=Nem szeretek a strandunkon úszni, mert a víz koszos és sokan vannak.

I like swimming but I rarely do.

= Szeretek úszni, de ritkán szoktam.

ALTHOUGH I can't swim butterfly AND I have never swum in the sea, I like swimming in the sweet water of the open-air baths, BUT I rarely do it, BECAUSE I don't like doing it at our open-air bath WHERE the water is cold AND dirty AND there are a lot of people, SO I did it last a year ago.

= Habár nem tudok pillangózni és még sosem úsztam a tengerben, szeretek a strandok édesvízében úszni, de ritkán szoktam, mert nem szeretek a városi strandokon, ahol a víz hideg és koszos és sokan vannak, ezért utoljára egy évvel ezelőtt voltam.

Az általános megoldási menet a kép minden aspektusát figyelembe veszi: a képen látható tárgyakat, személyeket, jelenségeket és történéseket, eseményeket, és a kép vizsgázóra való személyes benyomását is.

A következő 6 lépéses képfeldolgozási módszer mindenféle képpel kapcsolatban segítséget nyújthat. A képfeladatok többsége természetesen nem magáról a képről szól, hanem mindössze társalgási alapot nyújt egy „önálló témakifejtéses” feladathoz – egyfajta vizuális mankó. Megtévesztő módon ebben a feladatban nem a vizsgázó deskriptív képességeit vizsgálják, vagyis hogy mennyire pontosan és érzékletesen tud szavakkal leírni egy vizuális élményt; a feladatban elsősorban azt preferálják, ha a vizsgázónak „eszébe jut valami a képről”, vagy a saját véleményét fejti a kép témájáról.

Sajnálatos módon sokszor előfordult, hogy a vizsgáztatók visszaéltek ezzel a szubjektív szemponttal, és hiába adott valaki a saját értelmezésének és felfogásának megfelelő leírást az általa látott képről, ha nem azt mondta el, amit a vizsgáztató hallani akart, akkor nem fogadták el, bármennyire is helyes nyelvhasználattal fejtette ki a mondandóját.

A következőkben bemutatott „technika” túlnyomórészt a képen megjelenő dolgokra koncentrál, és csak az utolsó helyre tettem a személyes benyomásokra való utalást. Mindezt jó okkal tettem. Bármilyen képre lehet bárkinek valamilyen személyes interpretációja, ám a többségben ez nem azonnal alakul ki, vagy ha igen, azt nem tudja esetleg azonnal szavakba önteni – többségünk nem tud azonnal bármivel kapcsolatban „sztorizgatni”. Amennyiben a vizsgázó megtanulja, hogyan mondjon automatikusan néhány konkrétumot bármely képről, pár tucat feladat megoldása után kialakul benne az a készség, hogy a kép automatikus feldolgozása alatt megfogalmazza a személyre szabott mondandóját is.

A gyakorlás folyamán annak a képességnek kell kialakulnia, hogy a tanuló úgy tudjon beszélni a képről, mintha az adott, irányító kérdéseket feltették volna neki, de persze anélkül, hogy azokat fel is tették neki. Ez önállóan, otthon is gyakorolható, hiszen a képekről nemcsak szóban, hanem írásban is lehet összefoglalást írni az adott lépéseket követve.

A lépéseket bármely nyelvvizsgára készülőnek ajánlom figyelmébe – én angol nyelvvel foglalkozom, ezért vannak itt angolul és magyarul a lépések leírásai és kérdései.

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ALAPKÉRDÉSEK

1. DOLGOK ÉS SZEMÉLYEK A KÉPEN:

What can you see in the picture? = Mit látsz a képen?

What are there in the picture? = Mi van a képen?

What can be seen in the picture? = Mi látható a képen?

What are they like? = Milyenek?

2. HELYSZÍNEK A KÉPEN:

Where are the things in the picture? = Hol vannak a dolgok a képen?

Which part of the picture are they in? = A kép melyik részén vannak?

3. ELHELYEZKEDÉS A KÉPEN:

Where are the things in reationship to each other? = Hol vannak ezek a dolgok egymáshoz képest?

4. A KÉPEN LÁTHATÓ FOLYAMATOK:

What is happening to them? = Mi történik velük?

What are they doing at the moment? = Mit csinálnak ebben a pillanatban?

5. A KÉPEN LÁTHATÓ FOLYAMATOK TÖRTÉNETBE HELYEZÉSE – ELŐZMÉNYEK ÉS KÖVETKEZMÉNYEK:

What have they done? = Mit csináltak ezelőtt? Mi történt velük ezelőtt? (= Minek a következménye, ami a képen látható?)

What are they going to do? = Mit fognak csinálni? Mi fog történni velük? (= Mi következik abból, ami a képen látható?)

6. SZEMÉLYES REFLEXIÓK A KÉPRE:

What do you think of the thing, event, etc. you can see in the picture? = Mit gondolsz arról a dologról, eseményről, stb.-ről, amit a képen látsz?

Do you have any experience that can be connected to the picture? = Van bármilyen tapasztalatod/élményed, ami összekapcsolható a képpel?

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SZERKEZETEK ÉS KIFEJEZÉSEK AZ ALAPKÉRDÉSEK MEGVÁLASZOLÁSÁHOZ

1. In the picture I can see … . = A képen látok …

I can see … in the picture. = … -t látok a képen.

In the picture … can be seen. = A képen… látható.

In the picture there is/are … . = A képen van(nak) … .

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2. The … is … (elöljárós szerkezetek). = A … (vhol) van.

in the middle (of the picture) = középen; a kép közepén

in the centre (of the picture) = középen; a kép közepén

at the top (of the picture) = felül; a kép felső részén

at the bottom (of the picture) = alul; a kép alsó részében, a kép alján

on the left-hand side (of the picture) = a baloldalon; a kép bal oldalán

on the right-hand side (of the picture) = a jobboldalon; a kép jobb oldalán

in the top right-hand corner (of the picture) = a jobb felső sarokban; a kép jobb felső sarkában

in the top left-hand corner (of the picture) = a bal felső sarokban; a kép bal felső sarkában

in the bottom right-hand corner (of the picture) = a jobb alsó sarokban; a kép jobb alsó sarkában

in the bottom left-hand corner (of the picture) = a bal alsó sarokban; a kép bal alsó sarkában

in the foregroung (of the picture) = az előtérben; a kép előterében

in the background (of the picture) = a háttérben; a kép hátterében

on the horizon = a horizonton

in the distance = a távolban

in sight = látható

out of sight = nem látható

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3. A képen látható dolgok, személyek, épületek, stb egymáshoz képesti elhelyezkedéséről csak a helyre vonatkozó elöljárók biztos ismeretében lehet beszélni. Amennyiben a vizsgázó ezek jelentésével tisztában van, még egy egyszerűbb képről is sok mindent el tud mondani. Az elöljárók alapjelentéséről itt olvashatunk egy tömör összefoglalást.

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4. A képen éppen folyamatban lévő cselekvések és események leírására alapvetően a folyamatos jelen használható.

now = most

at the moment = ebben a pillanatban

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5. Az adott képet itt egy film egy képkockájának tekintjük, aminek természetesen van előzménye és van következménye, folyománya. Az előzményeket a befejezett jelennel vagy folyamatosan befejezett jelennel; míg a kép alapján kikövetkeztethető következményeket akár folyamatos jelennel vagy a (be) going to szerkezettel fejezhetjük ki.

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6. I think = Szerintem / Úgy gondolom …, In my opinion …, = Véleményem szerint …, stb. vélemény kifejező szerkezetek; történetek, személyes élmények elmesélése.

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EGYÉB GYAKORLATOK KÉPFELADATOKHOZ

Egyszerre egy szempontot, egymás után több képen

A különböző alapkérdésekből csak egyet-egyet teszünk fel, és egymás után több képpel kapcsolatban is megválaszoljuk. Pl. „Mi van a képen?” – és egy magazin átlapozgatása során látott képekkel kapcsolatban igyekszünk a lehető legtöbb dolgot megnevezni azokon.

Képre anyanyelven megoldást írni, ezt lefordítani

Egy képet anyanyelven jellemzünk az alapkérdések alapján, majd azt lefordítjuk.

Tipikus kifejezések felhasználása kép témája alapján /főleg 5.-6. pont!!/

Csak a tipikus szerkezetekkel alkotunk mondatokat adott képekre. Ez drill-feladatként is alkalmazható, pl. a befejezett jelen have/has+III.a szerkezetét egymás után több képre is alkalmazzuk, elmondva, hogy szerintünk mi volt az előzménye a képen látható eseményeknek.

Képleírások fordítása, tanulmányozása, elemzése

Számos vizsgafelkészítő könyvben vannak mintaképek és azok mintamegoldásai. Azokat lefordíthatjuk, és vizsgálhatjuk az alapján, hogy mennyire jól jellemzi az adott képet.

Képleírások alapján képvázlat készítés

Körülbelül az előbbi feladat fordítottja: egy kép leírása alapján kell felvázolni rajzban a képet.

Képleírás kijavítása kép alapján

Egy meglévő képleírás hibáit kell kijavítani.

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BRAIN STORMING, 2013-05-30

A kérdő mondatokat nem az állító mondatok változataiként, hanem önálló kommunikációs egységekként kell megtanulni. Jelen munkámban 5 kérdésképzési lehetőséget nézünk át, a lehető legtömörebben.

A vizsgált kérdéstípusok:

1. Yes/No = Igen/Nem – Eldöntendő kérdés

1.2. Több alternatívás Y/N kérdés

2. Wh-? – Kérdőszavas kérdések

2.1. Az alanyra való rákérdezés

2.2. A főigére való rákérdezés

2.3. A tárgyra való rákérdezés

2.4. A határozókra való rákérdezés

2.4.1. Időhatározóra való rákérdezés

2.4.2. Helyhatározóra való rákérdezés

2.4.3. Módhatározóra való rákérdezés

2.4.4. Célhatározóra való rákérdezés

3. Utókérdés

4. Hangsúlyos – Állító és tagadó mondatok kérdő hangsúllyal

A kérdésképzés csak a Segédige és az Alany szórendjének, valamint a helyes kérdőszó kiválasztásának a dolga. (Természetesen arra is oda kell figyelni, hogy az elöljárók hová kerüljenek)

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A leírásokban használt rövidítések:

A = alany

Si = segédige

Fi = főige

T = tárgy

H = határozó

Si+n’t = segédige összevonva a ’not’ tagadószó hiányos alakjával, pl. is not = isn’t; are not = aren’t

WH- = kérdőszavak: what, who, which, when, where, whose, why, how

sg = something = valami

sy = somebody = valaki

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1. YES/NO-QUESTIONS?

ELDÖNTENDŐ KÉRDÉSEK

Állító mondat szórendje:

Alany+Segédige+Főige+Tárgy+Határozó

A+Si+Fi+T+H

Eldöntendő kérdés szórendje:

Segédieg+Alany+Főige

Si+A+Fi

Rövid válasz adása:

- Yes, A (névmás formában) + Si(teljes alakjában, mivel itt hangsúlyos).

-  No, A (névmás formában) + Si+n't.

1.2. TÖBB ALTERNATÍVÁS Y/N-KÉRDÉS

Si+A+Fi and / or Si+A+Fi?

Erre a kérdésre nem lehet egyszerű „Yes” vagy „No” választ adni, hanem a megfelelő alternatívát kell válaszként adni, esetleg, ha egyik sem felel meg nekünk, akkor azt mondhatjuk: Neither (of them). Vagy, kettőnél több alternatívánál: None (of them).

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2. WH-QUESTIONS

KÉRDŐSZAVAS KÉRDÉSEK

Állító mondat szórendje:

Alany+Segédige+Főige+Tárgy+Határozó

A+Si+Fi+T+H

A Kérdőszavas kérdésből mindig az a mondatrész hiányzik, amire a Kérdőszó rákérdez. Ezekkel a következőkben részletesen foglalkozunk.

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2.1. Az Alanyra való rákérdezés:

Állító mondat szórendje:

Alany+Segédige+Főige+Tárgy+Határozó

A+Si+Fi+T+H

2.2. A FŐIGÉRE VALÓ RÁKÉRDEZÉS:

Állító mondat szórendje:

Alany+Segédige+Főige+Tárgy+Határozó

A+Si+Fi+T+H

3. UTÓKÉRDÉS – „UGYE (NEM)…?”

Az utókérdés minden tankönyvben szerepel, a magyarban a (tag)mondat elejére vagy végére illesztett „ugye (nem)” szócskával képezzük. Ezzel az egyszerű módszerrel az állító és tagadó mondatokból tudunk kérdő mondatot képezni. Az alapszerkezet sokféle árnyalatának ismertetését mellőzöm, az alapszerkezetet mutatom be, és egy egyszerű, általánosan használható változatát.

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3.1. UTÓKÉRDÉS ÁLLÍTÓ MONDATOK UTÁN.

Állító mondat szórendje:

Alany+Segédige+Főige+Tárgy+Határozó

A+Si+Fi+T+H

Az utókérdésben az alapmondatunk segédigéjét tagadó formában, és alanyának névmással helyettesített formáját ismételjük meg, fordított szórenddel.

Alany+Segédige+Főige+Tárgy+Határozó, segédige+NOT + Alany (névmási megfelelőjével)

A+Si+Fi+T+H, Si+n’t+A?

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3.2. UTÓKÉRDÉS TAGADÓ MONDATOK UTÁN.

Tagadó mondat szórendje:

Alany+Segédige+NOT+Főige+Tárgy+Határozó

A+Si+NOT+Fi+T+H

Az utókérdésben az alapmondatunk segédigéjét NOT nélkül, és alanyának névmással helyettesített formáját ismételjük meg, fordított szórenddel.

Alany+Segédige+NOT+Főige+Tárgy+Határozó, segédige + Alany (névmási megfelelőjével)

A+Si+NOT+Fi+T+H, Si+A?

A szabályos utókérdés gyakorlására egyszerű állító és tagadó mondatokból álló példamondat sorok remekül alkalmasak – egyszerűen csak mindegyikhez megfelelő utókérdést kell szerkeszteni.

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3.3. AZ UTÓKÉRDÉSEK PRAKTIKUS EGYSZERŰSÍTÉSE

„…, RIGHT?” SZERKEZETTEL.

Az angol utókérdés szerkesztése a magyarok számára bonyolult műveletnek tűnhet, mivel a magyarban egy puszta szó mondatba illesztésével, és nem pedig nyelvtani transzformációkkal oldjuk meg. Valójában az angol megoldás is egyszerű, mivel az alapmondat saját elemeit használja fel, plusz szó bevonása nélkül.

Az eredeti angol írású tankönyvek általában nem hívják fel a figyelmet egy egyszerű megoldásra, bár jómagam az eddigi 20 éves, több tucatnyi tankönyvsorozattal való munkám során egyszer(!) már láttam ezt leírva egy tankönyvi dialógusban.

A megoldás a magyar (vagy német) mintát követi – egy egyszerű visszaigazolást váró szavacskát (… RIGHT? – …, IGAZ? / …, ÍGY VAN?) illeszt a mondat végére.

Ezzel a módszerrel „megspórolhatjuk” a bonyolultnak látszó nyelvtani szerkesztgetési manővert mind az állító, mint a tagadó mondatok után.

A mondatok szerkezet tehát:

Alany+Segédige+(NOT)+Főige+Tárgy+Határozó, RIGHT?

A+Si+(NOT)+Fi+T+H, RIGHT?

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4. HANGSÚLYOS KÉRDÉSEK –

ÁLLÍTÓ ÉS TAGADÓ MONDATOK KÉRDŐ HANGSÚLLYAL

Nyelvtanári tapasztalataim alapján állítottam össze ezt a listát. A kezdőkkel ezt szoktam gyakoroltatni, és megkapják a listát is – továbbá a haladókkal is ezt szoktam annak vizsgálatára használni, hogy megállapítsam, hogy mennyire jó és pontos a kiejtésük.

Ha ezeket jól ejtik ki, és odafigyelnek ezek kiejtésére, akkor a kiejtésükkel nem lehet gond!

A kiejtést az egyszerűség kedvéért magyaros átírással írtam le – ha a kiejtés az adott leírásnak megfelel, akkor már az érthetőségi kritériumoknak is megfelel!

Némi pontosítás:

(D) – zöngés –th- kiejtése, kb. a d, hehezettel ejtve

(SZ) – zöngétlen –th- kiejtése – pösze sz

(W) – u-ból induló hang, ami átmegy a következő hangba

(å) – olyan, mint a magyar á, csak éppen röviden ejtve, ezért van pont, és nem ékezet az a-n

A szavak:

1. they (Déj)
2. they’re (Déjő)
3. there (Deő)
4. three (SZrí)    
5. he’s (híz)        
6. his (hiz)
7. how (hau)      
8. who (hu)        
9. I've (ájv)
10. was (Woz)     
11. were (Wő)     
12. where (Weer, Weő)
13. you're (jó)      
14. here (hiő)       
15. hair (heő)
16. eyes (ájz)       
17. wait (Wéjt)    
18. with (WiD)
19. white (Wájt)  
20. enough (inåf) 
21. laugh (låf)
22. doesn't (dáznt)
23. does (dáz)      
24. have (hev)
25. whose (húz) (who’s = húz)
26. those (Douz)  
27. live (lájv) /élő (adás)/
28. leave (lív)       
29. live (liv) /él, lakik/     
30. of (^ov, ^av, ^öv)
31. are (áá^r)          
32. aren't (ánt, ånt)          
33. haven't (hevnt)
34. has (hez)        
35. hasn’t (heznt)
36. this (Disz)
37. these (Díz)     
38. hungry (hángri)         
39. Hungary (hángeri)
40. Hungarian (hángeerien)
41. write (rájt) /itt nem ejtik a W-t!/
42. you’ve (júv)   
43. I’ll (ájl)          
44. now (nau)
45. know (nou)
46. you’ll (júl)      
47. he’ll (híl)        
48. she’ll (síl)
49. they’ll (Déjl)     
50. we’ve (Wív)  
51. we’ll (Wíl)
52. can’t (kánt)    
53. says (szez)
54. said (szed)     
55. all (ól)
56. as (ez)
57. quite (kWájt) 
58. quiet (kWájöt)           
59. also (ólszó)
60. call (kól)
61. could (kud)    
62. many (meni)
63. talk (tók)        
64. us (åsz)          
65. child (csåjld)
66. her (hő/r)        
67. hear (híő)       
68. heard (hőd)
69. may (méj)      
70. through (SZrú)          
71. whether=weather (WeDő)

It is a room.

It is a small room.

It is a very small room.

It is a very small workroom.

It is a very small workroom with white doors

It is a very small workroom with two white doors.

It is a very small workroom with two modern white doors.

It is a very small workroom with two modern white doors and large windows.

It is a very small workroom with two modern white doors and a pair of large windows.

It is a very small workroom with two modern white doors and a pair of large, square windows.

It is a very small workroom with two modern white doors and a pair of large, square windows on the tenth floor.

It is a very small workroom with two modern white doors and a pair of large, square windows on the tenth floor of a block.

It is a very small workroom with two modern white doors and a pair of large, square windows on the tenth floor of an office block.

It is a very small workroom with two modern white doors and a pair of large, square windows on the tenth floor of an office block in the centre.

It is a very small workroom with two modern white doors and a pair of large, square windows on the tenth floor of an office block in the city centre.

FORDÍTÁSSAL:

It is a room.

= Ez egy szoba.

It is a small room.

= Ez egy kis szoba.

It is a very small room.

= Ez egy nagyon kis szoba.

It is a very small workroom.

= Ez egy nagyon kis dolgozószoba.

It is a very small workroom with white doors

= Ez egy nagyon kis dolgozószoba, fehér ajtókkal.

It is a very small workroom with two white doors.

= Ez egy nagyon kis dolgozószoba, két fehér ajtóval.

It is a very small workroom with two modern white doors.

= Ez egy nagyon kis dolgozószoba, két modern, fehér ajtóval.

It is a very small workroom with two modern white doors and large windows.

= Ez egy nagyon kis dolgozószoba, két modern, fehér ajtóval, és nagy ablakokkal.

It is a very small workroom with two modern white doors and a pair of large windows.

= Ez egy nagyon kis dolgozószoba, két modern, fehér ajtóval, és egy pár nagy ablakkal.

It is a very small workroom with two modern white doors and a pair of large, square

windows.

= Ez egy nagyon kis dolgozószoba, két modern, fehér ajtóval, és egy pár nagy, négyszögletes ablakkal.

It is a very small workroom with two modern white doors and a pair of large, square windows on the tenth floor.

= Ez egy nagyon kis dolgozószoba, két modern, fehér ajtóval, és egy pár nagy, négyszögletes ablakkal, a tízedik emeleten.

It is a very small workroom with two modern white doors and a pair of large, square windows on the tenth floor of a block.

= Ez egy nagyon kis dolgozószoba, két modern, fehér ajtóval, és egy pár nagy, négyszögletes ablakkal, egy tömbház tízedik emeletén.

It is a very small workroom with two modern white doors and a pair of large, square windows on the tenth floor of an office block.

= Ez egy nagyon kis dolgozószoba, két modern, fehér ajtóval, és egy pár nagy, négyszögletes ablakkal, egy irodatömb tízedik emeletén.

It is a very small workroom with two modern white doors and a pair of large, square windows on the tenth floor of an office block in the centre.

= Ez egy nagyon kis dolgozószoba, két modern, fehér ajtóval, és egy pár nagy, négyszögletes ablakkal, a központban, egy irodatömb tízedik emeletén.

It is a very small workroom with two modern white doors and a pair of large, square windows on the tenth floor of an office block in the city centre.

= Ez egy nagyon kis dolgozószoba, két modern, fehér ajtóval, és egy pár nagy, négyszögletes ablakkal, a városközpontban, egy irodatömb tízedik emeletén.

(1) Ice breakers

1. What's your name?
2. What are you here for?
3. What do you think of my artificial voice?
4. I can understand you. It just takes me longer to answer.
5. Don't be afraid to ask me questions.
6. Can you understand me OK?
7. Tell me about yourself.
8. Where do you work?
9. Where do you live?
10. Where are you going?
11. What have you been up to?
12. Did you have a good weekend?

(2) Idiomatic formula comments

1. Good morning.
2. Have a nice day.
3. Hello.
4. Goodbye.
5. Thank you.
6. Excuse me.
7. Please.
8. You look great (sad, tired).
9. Ouch!
10. Watch out.
11. Ooops!
12. I'm sorry.
13. See you later.
14. Hi.
15. Just a minute.
16. Pardon me.
17. Fine, how are you.
18. Goodnight.
19. What's up/what's new?
20. How are you doing?
21. How's it going?
22. No, thanks.
23. You're welcome.

(3) Humorous comments

1. Is that your real voice?
2. That's easy for you to say.
3. Who programmed this voice machine?
4. That was the voice machine talking, not me.
5. Sssss, I was trying to whistle.

(4) Slang expressions

1. You wanna bet.
2. That's crazy.
3. Bummer.
4. It's the pits.
5. Bug off.
6. Bummed out.
7. Get off my case.
8. Quit your bitchin'.
9. Tough toenails.
10. Go jump in the lake.
11. You're pulling my leg.
12. You're kidding.
13. You better believe it.
14. Sit on it.
15. What a joke.

(5) Summoners (Requests for Information)

1. Am I right or wrong?
2. Any particular reason?
3. Are we still going?
4. Are you glad?
5. Could I take these with me?
6. Did it hurt?
7. Did you get my message?
8. Didn't it come?
9. Do you agree?
10. Do you want me to?
11. How can I get ahold of you?
12. How did I do?
13. How did it turn out?
14. How do you know?
15. How long?
16. How much more is there?
17. How much will it cost?
18. How much?
19. How will you know?
20. How's that?
21. I want to know what it is.
22. Is it okay?
23. Is she coming?
24. Is there anything I can do?
25. Isn't that the right thing to do?
26. Isn't there any way?
27. Just answer my question.
28. Should I take it?
29. Tell me how much.
30. Tell me what you are doing.
31. That doesn't answer my question.
32. Was there something else?
33. Were are you going?
34. What am I doing?
35. What are you doing?
36. What are you going to do next?
37. What are you going to do tonight?
38. What are you looking for?
39. What are you talking about?
40. What are you trying to do?
41. What caused it?
42. What could possibly happen?
43. What did it say?
44. What did she say?
45. What did you come up with?
46. What do I do now?
47. What do you have to do?
48. What do you think of it?
49. What do you want?
50. What does that mean?
51. What else is on?
52. What happened this time?
53. What happened to you?
54. What happens afterwards?
55. What is it?
56. What is the next plan?
57. What is wrong?
58. What kind is it?
59. What kind of shows are on?
60. What then?
61. What was the last time that happened?
62. What were they?
63. What's going on?
64. What's that?
65. What's that doing in here?
66. What's that?
67. What's the score?
68. What's this one for?
69. When will I see you next?
70. Where are they?
71. Where can I get it?
72. Where do I go?
73. Where is everyone?
74. Where is it?
75. Where were you?
76. Which one is it?
77. Who called?
78. Why are you concerned?
79. Why did they go to all that trouble?
80. Why did you get so many?
81. Why don't you go?
82. Why won't you be there?
83. Will I be able to get another one?
84. Will it hurt?
85. Will you be here?
86. Would you?
87. You don't mind?
88. You really believe that?

(6) Temporal Markers

1. A little more often.
2. A long time ago.
3. About a week.
4. All the time.
5. Any minute now.
6. Are we finished yet?
7. As fast as I can.
8. As soon as possible.
9. At lunch.
10. Before dinner.
11. Before I go.
12. Before I go on.
13. Before you go.
14. Can I give you my final decision later?
15. Can you do it real quick?
16. Come back later.
17. Didn't you do it yesterday?
18. Don't bother about that right now.
19. Either today or tomorrow.
20. For a while.
21. For good.
22. Get me up earlier.
23. Give me a few minutes.
24. How fast can you do it?
25. How fast?
26. How long ago?
27. How long did it take?
28. How long do you think it will be?
29. How long does it take?
30. How long will it take.
31. How often can I get it?
32. How often do you do this?
33. I already did.
34. I am ready.
35. I came early.
36. I can't wait that long.
37. I didn't get it done.
38. I haven't yet.
39. I might check that out tomorrow.
40. I remember the last time I did that.
41. I still have time.
42. I still haven't eaten yet.
43. I used to.
44. I want it to be over.
45. I want to hurry up.
46. I was on time.
47. I'll be right back.
48. I'll be waiting.
49. I'll do that now.
50. I'll wait.
51. I'm all done.
52. I'm almost finished.
53. I'm finished.
54. I'm finished for tonight.
55. I'm waiting for it.
56. If there is time.
57. If time allows.
58. It doesn't seem fast enough.
59. It happened again.
60. It happens every so often.
61. It is time to leave.
62. It isn't the first time.
63. It takes time.
64. It will be a while.
65. It won't be forever.
66. It would take forever.
67. It's about time.
68. It's time for the show.
69. Just for a short while.
70. Late at night.
71. Maybe later.
72. Maybe tomorrow.
73. Most of the time.
74. No longer.
75. Not anymore.
76. Not now.
77. Not quite yet.
78. Now it is.
79. Once again.
80. Once in a blue moon.
81. Once in a while.
82. Once or twice.
83. Over and over again.
84. Please hurry up.
85. Sooner or later.
86. The last time.
87. Then what after this?
88. There's not enough time.
89. Tomorrow morning.
90. Too early for me.
91. Wait a minute.
92. Wait for the rest of them.
93. Wait until tomorrow.
94. We have to wait.
95. We will do it tomorrow.
96. We will get to that later.
97. What time am I going?
98. What time do you think.
99. What time is it?
100. What time is it?
101. What time is it?
102. What time tomorrow?
103. What time will you be home?
104. What time would I be done?
105. What time?
106. What time?
107. What took you so long?
108. When I feel like it.
109. When I get done.
110. When I want to.
111. When I'm ready.
112. When is it scheduled?
113. When it all took place.
114. When we get back.
115. When you are here.
116. When you come back.
117. Why not do it right away?
118. You better hurry.

(7) Opinion /Perspective Phrases

1. A little better.
2. A rather refreshing outlook.
3. Absolutely ridiculous.
4. "Boy, I'm glad"
5. "Boy, that feels good"
6. Exceedingly good.
7. He can do it.
8. I am getting it.
9. I blew it.
10. I can't figure it out.
11. I can't stand it.
12. I did okay.
13. I didn't mind.
14. I didn't really want one.
15. I disagree.
16. I don't believe it.
17. I don't care.
18. I don't feel good.
19. I don't feel like seeing anybody.
20. I don't like it.
21. I don't like it anymore.
22. I don't like to.
23. I don't really care.
24. I don't really like it very well.
25. I don't remember it being all that hard.
26. I don't understand what's going on.
27. I enjoyed myself.
28. I feel sorry about that.
29. I feel the same way about it.
30. I felt like a lot.
31. I get cranky.
32. I get scared to death.
33. I had a great day.
34. I had a great time.
35. I hate it.
36. I honestly don't want to do it.
37. I hope you're not disappointed.
38. I like it better.
39. I love it.
40. I need it.
41. I noticed it.
42. I really feel bad.
43. I really get off on it.
44. I really like it.
45. I think he's kind of cute.
46. I think that I've had enough.
47. I think this is pretty good.
48. I was doing excellent.
49. I was so glad.
50. I'd like to do it.
51. I'll get used to it.
52. I'm concerned about it.
53. I'm doing well.
54. I'm embarrassed.
55. I'm feeling a little better.
56. I'm getting sick of it.
57. I'm glad.
58. I'm glad that is done.
59. I'm going to do the impossible.
60. I'm just getting it from all sides.
61. I'm nervous.
62. I'm not anxious to take any.
63. I'm not going to take it.
64. I'm not mad at you.
65. I'm really disappointed.
66. It doesn't make any difference.
67. It feels good.
68. It feels great.
69. It frustrates me.
70. It happens to be my favorite.
71. It is absolutely ridiculous.
72. It is different alright.
73. It is just your imagination.
74. It is very important.
75. It shook me up no end.
76. It sounds confusing.
77. It sounds good.
78. It sounds good to me.
79. It still hurts.
80. It suddenly becomes important.
81. It was no good.
82. It was wrong.
83. It would be much easier.
84. It's amazing.
85. It's slightly obvious.
86. It's so bad.
87. It's such a hassle.
88. It's too bad.
89. It's weird.
90. It's wonderful.
91. Its got me bothered now.
92. Its not important.
93. Just great.
94. Just plain good.
95. Look out world here I come.
96. Makes me mad.
97. Nobody seems to understand.
98. Pretty ugly huh?
99. That hurts.
100. That is amazing.
101. That isn't fair.
102. That makes me laugh.
103. That should be hard to do.
104. That will be fun.
105. That would be great.
106. That's all right.
107. That's easy.
108. That's logical.
109. That's my problem.
110. That's pretty good.
111. That's what I like.
112. That's why I feel the way I do.
113. That's wonderful.
114. Too much for me.
115. What a jerk.
116. What a turkey.
117. When I am tired.
118. You will love it.
119. I don't honestly even know what's wrong.
120. I was so disappointed.
121. Kind of tired.
122. It's not my cup of tea.
123. I'm really having a hard time.
124. I'm really worried about it.
125. I'm so excited.
126. I'm still not hungry.
127. I'm too rushed.
128. I'm very hot.
129. I'm very sleepy.
130. I've had it.

(8) Generic Requests Phrases

1. Accept my decision.
2. Are you coming?
3. Are you excited?
4. As careful as you can.
5. Be very very careful.
6. Can I do this?
7. Can I get a new one?
8. Can I try one?
9. Can I use it?
10. Check if its right.
11. Could I have some?
12. Do it.
13. Do you have time to play?
14. Do you mind?
15. Don't complain.
16. Don't do that again.
17. Don't mess with it.
18. Guess what I want?
19. Help me out.
20. How about it?
21. How many more?
22. How would you feel?
23. I need help now.
24. I need it I wonder if I could get a new one.
25. I would like you to see.
26. I'd like to see it.
27. I'll show you what I want.
28. Let me.
29. Let me go.
30. Let me see it.
31. Let's do it.
32. Let's go.
33. Let's play.
34. Listen to that.
35. Please find out.
36. Please get me some.
37. Please get out of here.
38. So why don't we do that?
39. Someone help me.
40. This is a request.
41. Turn it over.
42. Watch out.
43. We have to stop.
44. We ought to try that.
45. When you find out let me know.
46. Why don't we do that?
47. Why don't you give it to me?
48. Why don't you put that away?
49. Will you do me a favor?
50. Would you come?
51. Would you do it?
52. You could help a little.
53. You'd better come.

(9) Generic Responses Phrases

1. Anything's possible.
2. Are you crazy?
3. Are you serious?
4. As far as I'm concerned.
5. As much as I can.
6. As usual.
7. Beats me.
8. Believe me it is.
9. Blows that theory all to hell.
10. Boy do I ever know?
11. Can you beat that?
12. Come to think about it.
13. Don't encourage him.
14. Don't make me laugh.
15. Don't mess me up.
16. Don't worry about it.
17. Easy for you to say.
18. For all I know .
19. Forget about it.
20. Give me a break.
21. Good idea.
22. Have a heart.
23. Hey man, you've got a lot of gusts.
24. Honest to goodness.
25. How about that?
26. How could I be mad at you?
27. How did you know?
28. How do they know?
29. I always do.
30. I believe it.
31. I can handle it.
32. I can't.
33. I can't answer.
34. I can't believe it.
35. I can't figure that out.
36. I can't help it.
37. I can't remember.
38. I can't remember anything else.
39. I can't tell.
40. I can't think of anything.
41. I can't understand.
42. I certainly did.
43. I certainly don't mind.
44. I could probably do better.
45. I didn't know.
46. I didn't realize that.
47. I didn't say anything.
48. I didn't say it was true.
49. I do not have any idea.
50. I don't either.
51. I don't have any.
52. I don't have any idea.
53. I don't have much choice.
54. I don't have to.
55. I don't know.
56. I don't know about you.
57. I don't know how.
58. I don't know which one.
59. I don't need it.
60. I don't need it anymore.
61. I don't really know how.
62. I don't really need it.
63. I don't really remember.
64. I don't think so.
65. I don't understand it either.
66. I don't want anything.
67. I don't want that.
68. I don't want to.
69. I don't' mean like that.
70. I don't' want it.
71. I doubt it.
72. I forgot.
73. I found it.
74. I gave my final word.
75. I guarantee it.
76. I guess.
77. I guess not.
78. I guess so.
79. I hadn't even thought about it.
80. I have no idea.
81. I haven't noticed any difference.
82. I haven't yet.
83. I hear you.
84. I hope it is.
85. I just don't feel like it.
86. I just don't think that's true .
87. I know.
88. I know it.
89. I know it's important.
90. I know that.
91. I know what you mean.
92. I know, I don't need to be reminded.
93. I promise.
94. I really do.
95. I really feel I can't do it.
96. I really think its long enough.
97. I really try.
98. I said I was.
99. I still have to.
100. I suppose so.
101. I sure hope so.
102. I think it's only fair.
103. I think not.
104. I think that is unnecessary.
105. I think we ought to do that.
106. I though it would be good for me.
107. I thought I was through.
108. I thought so.
109. I thought you were going to.
110. I told you.
111. I told you I don't know.
112. I trust you.
113. I understand.
114. I understand that.
115. I was going to.
116. I was suppose to.
117. I was supposed to.
118. I was trying to tell you.
119. I will.
120. I will still need it.
121. I will try harder.
122. I wish I knew what happened.
123. I wish them luck.
124. I won.
125. I won't do that.
126. I won't guarantee anything.
127. I won't let him.
128. I wonder.
129. I'll ask him.
130. I'll check.
131. I'll come back.
132. I'll deal with it.
133. I'll decide later.
134. I'll keep an eye on that for you.
135. I'll plan on it.
136. I'll try.
137. I'm afraid I can't change that.
138. I'm afraid so.
139. I'm doing it anyway.
140. I'm game for trying that.
141. I'm just making a comment.
142. I'm not a child.
143. I'm not even sure I want the answers.
144. I'm not going anywhere.
145. I'm not talking about that.
146. I'm not trying to put it off.
147. I'm probably going to be sorry.
148. I'm still thinking about it.
149. I'm suppose to.
150. I'm suppose to have.
151. I'm sure.
152. I've been told.
153. I've got no idea.
154. I've heard of that.
155. If I could I would.
156. If you want to.
157. Is there any doubt?
158. Is there something wrong with that?
159. It certainly did.
160. It could have been.
161. It depends.
162. It didn't turn out that way.
163. It doesn't matter.
164. It has to be.
165. It just seems to always happen like that.
166. It might work.
167. It might work out.
168. It really helps.
169. It's completely different.
170. It's the truth.
171. It's up to you.
172. Just fine.
173. Just looking.
174. Kiss my grits.
175. Let's not go into that again.
176. Let's not take it to extreme limits.
177. Let's try again.
178. Let's try it.
179. Looks like it.
180. Makes you wonder.
181. Maybe they do.
182. Maybe, maybe not.
183. Never mind.
184. Never you mind.
185. No joke.
186. No way.
187. No, I'm not.
188. Nobody told me that.
189. Not much at all.
190. Not usually but in this case.
191. Of course.
192. Of course I do.
193. Oh darn.
194. Oh my God.
195. Okay gorgeous.
196. One never knows.
197. Please stop nagging.
198. Poor thing.
199. She didn't give me that impression.
200. So is mine.
201. So that's the way it is.
202. So what?
203. Something like that.
204. Sure I am.
205. Thank God.
206. Thank the Lord for small favors.
207. That depends.
208. That didn't work.
209. That does the trick.
210. That is interesting.
211. That won't make a difference.
212. That's a deal.
213. That's all.
214. That's an idea.
215. That's enough.
216. That's got nothing to do with it.
217. That's it.
218. That's my choice.
219. That's my problem.
220. That's not right
221. That's not the way it works.
222. That's okay.
223. That's right That's the last resort.
224. That's the truth.
225. That's the way its always been.
226. That's why.
227. There is nothing I can do about it.
228. There used to be.
229. There was something else.
230. There's got to be a better way.
231. There's got to be another.
232. There's no way in the world.
233. There's nothing more.
234. They do the strangest things.
235. They told me that.
236. They usually do.
237. This is anticipated.
238. This is different.
239. Unfortunately, yes.
240. Want to bet?
241. Well it sure feels like it.
242. Well it sure looks like it
243. Well, I wouldn't know about that.
244. What an idea.
245. What else am I going to do?
246. What luck.
247. What other choice do I have?
248. Why not?
249. Yes, I was.
250. Yes, I can.
251. Yes, I can do that.
252. Yes, you can.
253. You are kidding.
254. You bet your britches.
255. You better not.
256. You can come up with something better.
257. You can give it to me.
258. You can say that again.
259. You can try but I doubt it.
260. You could not possibly understand.
261. You know how it goes.
262. You know they do.
263. You never know.
264. You said you'd try.
265. You should have told me.
266. You shouldn't have.
267. You're not supposed to.
268. You've go to be nuts.
269. You've got to be kidding.
270. What can I do?

(10) Equipment-Related Phrases

1. I doesn't work properly.
2. I don't know what happened to it.
3. I got the same kind of trouble.
4. It doesn't work.
5. It just doesn't work.
6. It works once in a while.
7. Rewind the tape please.
8. Turn it down a little bit please.
9. Turn it off.

(11) Idioms

1. Just like a dream.
2. Off the deep end.
3. Out of the clear blue.
4. Practice makes perfect.
5. It's not my cup of tea.
6. Once in a blue moon.

(12)Location Markers

1. Do you know where.
2. I am going home.
3. I don't have to go.
4. I don't know where it is.
5. I go the opposite way.
6. I had to go back.
7. I may not even go back.
8. I think I'm ready to go back to bed.
9. I want to go.
10. I want to stay.
11. I'll meet you there.
12. I'm going back.
13. In my room
14. Is he gone?
15. Put that here.
16. Side by side.
17. There's more over there.
18. We are going.
19. Where is it?
20. Where should it be?

(13) Conversation Control Phrases

1. All I'm trying to say is…
2. As I was saying.
3. Boy, I'm glad you called.
4. But guess what!
5. Can I talk to you?
6. Change the subject.
7. Could you repeat what you said?
8. Did you understand?
9. Didn't you know that?
10. Do you know what he did?
11. Do you understand what I mean?
12. Explain that to me.
13. Guess what I've got.
14. Haven't I met you before?
15. How about you?
16. How about you?
17. How are things going for you?
18. How come?
19. I don't understand your question.
20. I don't want to interrupt.
21. I forgot to mention.
22. I have a great idea.
23. I have news.
24. I have to go.
25. I just remembered.
26. I know why.
27. I need to explain.
28. I really like to talk about it.
29. I should explain.
30. I want to know.
31. I want to show you something.
32. I want to talk to you about.
33. I was just curious.
34. I was just wondering.
35. I was saying.
36. I will see you.
37. I'd better get going.
38. I'd better go.
39. I'll have to think of a few more questions.
40. I'll let you know.
41. I'll see you around.
42. I'm curious about.
43. I'm really glad you dropped by.
44. I've got an idea.
45. Is it a deal?
46. Is that okay?
47. Just one comment.
48. Just one more thing.
49. Let me answer.
50. Let me tell you.
51. Let me tell you about it.
52. Let me tell you what I did.
53. Let me tell you why.
54. Let's see now.
55. Listen to me.
56. Over and out.
57. Please don't interrupt.
58. See you later.
59. Tell me about it.
60. Thanks for telling me.
61. That's all I have to say.
62. That's all that's happening.
63. There was something else I was going to ask you.
64. What are you going to do today?
65. What are you talking about?
66. What are you trying to tell me?
67. What did she say?
68. What do you think?
69. What do you think about that?
70. What happened?
71. What is it now?
72. What were you about to tell me?
73. What's up?
74. What's wrong?
75. Will I see you later?
76. You are not going to believe this.
77. You don't have to go.
78. You know something?
79. You know what I don't understand.
80. You know what I think.
81. Come right back please.
82. Let me tell you why I was upset.

(14) Communication in the hospital

(15) Initiations of subject/topic

1. What do you think about?
2. Tell me about?
3. I've been think about?
4. Did you know that?
5. Did you see?
6. I would like to?
7. I think that?
8. I've been meaning to tell you.
9. By the way.
10. I'd rather…
11. Someday I want to.

(16) Topic continuations

1. And then...
2. Keep going.
3. Right.
4. Oh yeah.

(17) Feedback to encourage and discourage comments

1. I agree.
2. That's right.
3. I don't doubt that.
4. I'm sure that's right.
5. You're right about that.
6. You're kidding.
7. I don't agree.
8. Do you really think so?
9. I don't think so.
10. I doubt that.
11. I'm not so sure.
12. Who said so?
13. You're wrong about that.
14. How do ya' know?
15. You missed the boat.

(18) Communication repairs/corrections

1. What do you mean?
2. You misunderstood.
3. Wait, let me rephrase that.
4. No, I meant something else.
5. I don't understand.
6. Excuse me for interrupting.
7. Just a minute, let me think about that.
8. That's not what I meant.
9. No, no, no.
10. What did you say?
11. Say that again, I missed it.
12. I get it.
13. I don't get it.
14. Who are you talking about?
15. Huh?
16. Ah, now I see.
17. I'm going to start over.

(19) Agreements /Disagreements

1. I agree.
2. That's right.
3. I don't doubt that.
4. I'm sure that's right.
5. You're right about that.
6. You're kidding.
7. I don't agree.
8. Do you really think so?
9. I doubt that.
10. I'm not so sure.
11. Who said so?
12. You're wrong about that.
13. How do you know?
14. I don't think so.
15. That's true.
16. That's a possibility.

NOUNS - FŐNEVEK

1. The fact that he smiled at me gives me hope.
2. But my efforts to win his heart have failed.
3. Failure to comply may result in dismissal.
4. The question is who we should invite.
5. The big question on everybody's mind is who killed OJ.
6. Do it the way you've always done it.
7. I really like the way you do your hair.
8. He made a request that there be an investigation.
9. He is the kind of person who would do that.
10. An income tax increase may be necessary.
11. Last week I saw a great movie.
12. The party that night was a big success.
13. John Stuart Mill is an important author.
14. The Richard Milhous Nixon Library has been a big success.
15. The mystery of the Nixon tapes was never solved.
16. High income taxes are important.
17. Oil company stock prices rose in heavy trading today.
18. Metals futures prices rose in heavy trading today.
19. U.S. economic indicators fell sharply last month.
20. Columbia medical and administrative workers continued their strike today.
21. Janet, who is an expert on dogs, helped me choose one.
22. The dog that we eventually bought was very expensive.
23. Have you ever seen the Pacific.
24. The new David Letterman is a happy, relaxed David Letterman.
25. Actress Whoopi Goldberg and singer Michael Jackson attended the ceremony.
26. We are from the planet Gorpon.
27. This is my friend Bob.
28. John's family is renovating their kitchen.
29. The boys' bedrooms will be enlarged.
30. My uncle's mother's cousin is visiting us.
31. We ate at Joe's Diner last week.
32. The buy-out caused a free-for-all in the mid-afternoon.
33. Joan Smith is president of the company.
34. Alfred Baird, formerly vice president of Beevil Corp., has been appointed as president.
35. A bunch of dogs are in the yard.

DETERMINERS & PRONOUNS – DETERMINÁNSOK ÉS NÉVMÁSOK

1. Many people were angered by the hearings.
2. Many were angered by the hearings.
3. My many female friends were angered by the hearings.
4. Many who initially supported Thomas later changed their minds.
5. The stupidity of the senators annoyed all my friends.
6. I need to buy a present, but I want something inexpensive.
7. Anyone who thinks this will work is crazy.
8. Their program is better than ours.
9. Those that want to come can come.
10. I read everything I could about the subject.
11. I read whatever I could about the subjetc.
12. The best costumes got prizes.
13. The best five costumes got prizes.
14. The five best costumes got prizes.
15. Five other costumes got prizes.
16. The other five costumes got prizes.
17. The other candy was really disgusting.
18. Other candy is really disgusting.
19. Other costumes were really bad.
20. Some other costumes were really bad.

NUMBERS – SZÁMOK, MENNYISÉGEK

1. 2 million attended.
2. 2863764 attended.
3. 2 million people attended.
4. A million attended.
5. A million people attended.
6. About 2 million people attended.
7. About 2 million attended.
8. A million such people attended.
9. 5 million of the people attended.
10. 5 thousand invited by Bob attended.
11. The 5 thousand invited by Bob attended.
12. The thousands of people who attended enjoyed it.
13. The 5 thousand people invited by Bob attended.
14. The nearly 5 million people who attended enjoyed it.
15. A few attended.
16. A few million people attended.
17. A few people attended.
18. Few attended.
19. Millions attended.
20. Millions of people attended.
21. Hundreds of millions of people attended.
22. 5 million years ago, the earth was covered with ice.
23. Millions of years ago, the earth was covered with ice.
24. The city of New York contains over one hundred million billion brain cells.
25. Almost one third of the people in the country have no health insurance.
26. Of all the people in this country, almost one third have no health insurance.
27. Three quarters of a million people in this city have no health insurance.
28. The price of the stock rose three tenths of one point.
29. The nearest drug store is about three quarters of a mile away.
30. The nearest drug store is about 3/4 of a mile away.
31. Every morning I walk 3 1/2 miles.
32. Nearly 1/2 million people work here every day.
33. Nearly 1 1/4 million people work here every day.
34. Between 500 and 1000 people pass through here every minute.
35. They are the Number 3 auto maker and a Fortune 500 company.
36. I live at 805 West Indiana Street.

TIME EXPRESSIONS – IDŐ-KIFEJEZÉSEK

1. We're thinking about going to a movie this evening.
2. I've been grading these stupid exams all day.
3. We're having a big party Tuesday.
4. There is going to be an important meeting in January.
5. There is going to be an important meeting next January.
6. The party last week was a big success.
7. John last week threw a great party.
8. Until recently, these fossils were believed to belong to different species.
9. Until last week, these fossils were believed to belong to different species.
10. I'm quite excited about next week.
11. Monday sounds good for the meeting.
12. Tomorrow might be a good time for the meeting.
13. Last Tuesday was really fun.
14. Almost three years after our first date, I saw Ruth again.
15. Almost three years after I first met her, I saw Ruth again.
16. Almost three years later, I saw Ruth again.
17. I saw her again a year and a half later.
18. He left here a quarter of an hour ago.
19. I still remember the day I kissed him.
20. I'm going to Europe the day I graduate.
21. Clinton is expected to return to Washington Thursday morning.
22. Clinton is expected to return to Washington on Thursday morning.
23. Clinton is expected to return to Washington late Thursday morning.
24. Clinton is expected to return to Washington next Thursday morning.
25. She walked out of the room the minute I saw her.
26. I was crazy about him the first time I saw him.
27. In January 1990, a historic new law was passed.
28. On January 15, 1990, a historic new law was passed.
29. He was convicted under an obscure 1990 law.
30. I wish I could see him 100 times a day.
31. It's good to eat three big meals a day.
32. Someone is mugged in New York every five minutes.
33. Her career lasted almost thirty years.
34. Every morning at 5 a.m., Ken gets up and runs for five miles.
35. At 4:52 p.m., on Monday, December 26, 1997, nothing happened.

VERBS – IGÉK

1. Abrams does like programming.
2. He is being hired by another company.
3. He is looking for another job.
4. Fred has had five years of experience as a programmer.
5. I gave my mother the present I bought for her.
6. I gave her the present I bought for her.
7. We picked out some beautiful flowers for her.
8. We picked some beautiful flowers out for her.
9. We picked them out for her.
10. Did you put the milk in the refrigerator.
11. Where did you put the milk.
12. I hope he comes to the party tomorrow.
13. I hope that he comes to the party tomorrow.
14. I expect him to come to the party tomorrow.
15. I expect to go to the party tomorrow.
16. I knew who would come to the party.
17. I suggested he go to the party.
18. He asked me how to use the program.
19. He disputed that our program was superior.
20. Anne told me I would almost certainly be hired.
21. We discussed adding new features to the program.
22. I felt terrible after our discussion.
23. I made him make some changes in the program.
24. I helped him make some changes in the program.
25. I helped make some changes in the program.
26. I saw him telling her about the party.
27. Phil gave me a sweater which he bought in Paris.
28. Alan bet me five dollars Clinton would lose the election.
29. She said she didn't approve of my behavior.
30. The results are in, the game is up and the truth is out.
31. He sold for five dollars the ring his mother had given him.
32. Clinton announced on Tuesday a bold new proposal.
33. I gave my brother an expensive present.
34. I gave him an expensive present.
35. I gave an expensive present.
36. I gave it.
37. I gave him for his birthday a very expensive present.
38. I gave for his birthday an expensive present.
39. The President announced on Monday that several more bases would be closed.
40. He had attempted for years to make a career as a concert pianist.
41. I asked him when I saw him at the party yesterday what he was working on.
42. I wondered for a long time why everyone liked her so much.
43. I told Margaret that I thought she would probably be hired.
44. I told Margaret on Tuesday that I thought she would probably be hired.
45. We discussed at the meeting hiring a new secretary.
46. We informed the new employees that no salary increase would be possible.
47. We informed at the meeting the new employees.
48. They were asked that he be allowed to go.
49. If his calculations were correct, Copernicus reasoned, the earth must revolve around the sun.
50. The earth, Copernicus reasoned, must revolve around the sun.
51. The earth must revolve around the sun, Copernicus reasoned.
52. Abortion was legal until the third month, the court ruled.
53. If the pregnancy was within the first three months, the court ruled, abortion was legal.
54. Nobody, it seems, wants to be a liberal.
55. Business is booming, Joe Smith, a car dealer, says.
56. Business is booming, says Joe Smith, a car dealer.
57. You can do anything you want, I told her.
58. In the last few years, it seems, nobody wants to be a liberal.
59. Also invited to the meeting were several prominent scientists.
60. Also awarded the prize was Jean Smith, a prominent computer scientist.
61. Chosen to lead the commission was Fred Schultz, a former Federal judge.
62. Also recommended in the report was a new initiative to combat crime.
63. Included in our paper is a summary of the features of our program.
64. Also performing in the concert were members of the Budapest Quartet.
65. Voting in favor of the bill were 36 Republicans and 4 moderate Democrats.
66. Glaring coldly at Sarah, he walked out of the room.
67. He walked out of the room, glaring coldly at Sarah.
68. Finding that it was impossible to get work as a waiter, he worked as a janitor.
69. He had hoped to get work as a waiter, but, finding this was impossible, he worked as a janitor.
70. Used by some of the finest pianists in the country, Baldwin pianos are technical marvels.
71. Using specially designed parts, Baldwin pianos are technical marvels.
72. Sending a message of discontent to Washington, voters overwhelmingly rejected the Clinton administration.
73. She's a really good player.
74. John's coming to the party tonight.
75. He's usually gone to Boston for Thanksgiving.
76. Who's afraid of the big bad wolf.
77. That's just the kind of person he is.
78. There's no reason to get so upset about it.
79. I didn't think he would do it, but he did.
80. If you don't want to do it, you should find someone who will.
81. If you don't want to do it, you should find someone who does.
82. Find someone who does.
83. I don't like programming, and someone who does may be difficult to find.
84. The price of the stock more than doubled in two days.
85. I finally figured out why this program is so slow.
86. It turns out that Clinton didn't actually kiss Monica.
87. If you go around doing that, you're going to end up making people mad.
88. The lawyer pointed out that Clinton didn't actually kiss Monica.
89. A party is taking place, so if you'd like to show up, you should do so.

PREPOSITIONS – ELÖLJÁRÓK

1. I have doubts about inviting him.
2. I prevented her from doing it by praising her for not doing it.
3. From your description, I don't think I would enjoy it.
4. We had an argument over whether it was a good movie.
5. Because of the rain, we decided to stay home.
6. They're having a party in front of the building.
7. The man with whom I play tennis is here.
8. The man I play tennis with is here.
9. With whom did you play tennis.
10. Who did you play tennis with.
11. The data on file will be used for the project at hand, which is already under way.
12. The project was finished on schedule, as usual.
13. I told him by telephone that I was coming by car.
14. From in back of the shed, I heard a scream that seemed to come from on top of the garage.
15. The university spends $5 per student.
16. They're building a gigantic mall five miles from here.
17. The 7-11 is half a mile up the road, but the supermarket is a long way away.
18. I'm sure things will get done with Janet running the company.
19. With Janet in charge, I'm sure things will get done.

ADJECTIVES – MELLÉKNEVEK

1. You are lucky that there is no exam today.
2. You are lucky I am here.
3. This is something we should be happy about.
4. Is he sure how to find the house.
5. You should be proud of your achievement.
6. He is the smartest man I know.
7. I've seen a lot of programs, but ours is the fastest.
8. Ours is the fastest of the programs we have seen.
9. I've seen a lot of programs, but ours runs the most quickly.
10. Voters angry about the economy will probably vote for Clinton.
11. Many Democrats unhappy about the economy but doubtful that Clinton can be elected probably won't vote at all.
12. Hundreds of young men, furious about the verdict in the Rodney King case, looted stores in Los Angeles today.
13. We need a programmer knowledgeable about Lisp.
14. Any program as good as ours should be useful.
15. Let us know if you have a program capable of parsing this sentence.
16. It is believed that even the troops loyal to Hussein will soon be forced to surrender.
17. Republican policies only benefit the rich and powerful.
18. Republican policies only benefit the rich and the powerful.
19. The meek will inherit the earth, and the best is the enemy of the good.
20. They're building a skyscraper over 1000 feet tall.
21. The river is half a mile wide here and 300 feet deep.
22. Mr. John Smith, 66 years old, will succeed him as president.
23. A big black ugly dog chased me.
24. A big, black, ugly dog chased me.
25. The former astronaut was alone and afraid.

ADVERBS – HATÁROZÓK

1. He is apparently an expert on dogs.
2. Mary quickly walked out of the room.
3. Mary just walked out of the room.
4. Quickly, Mary walked out of the room.
5. Mary walked out of the room quickly.
6. He told them about the accident immediately.
7. He told them about the accident, presumably.
8. She is very careful about her work.
9. She works very carefully.
10. Is the piece easy enough for you.
11. Is the piece too easy for you.
12. She is apparently an excellent pianist.
13. Only after the movie did he realize his mistake.
14. I may have taken cocaine a few times, but at no time did I inhale.
15. Never have I seen such a grotesque display of incompetence.
16. We like to eat at restaurants, particularly on weekends.
17. We like to eat at restaurants, usually on weekends.
18. Such flowers are found mainly in Europe.
19. Many people, particularly doctors, believe there is no health care crisis.
20. I found a house that even John thinks we should buy.
21. He told me that even his mother likes me.
22. We put the pie straight in the oven.
23. We put the pie straight in.
24. He lives high in the mountains.
25. He lives over by the lake.
26. He lives out down by the lake.
27. The apparently angry man walked out of the room.
28. The often underpaid administrators resent the invariably rude students and the understandably impatient professors.
29. The delicately lyrical tone of the cello contrasted with the fiercely percussive piano chords.
30. The always delicately lyrical tone was really beautiful.
31. Biochemically, I think the experiment has a lot of problems.
32. I think the experiment has a lot of problems biochemically.
33. It is biochemically an interesting experiment.
34. I'm not sure the results are biochemically valid.

QUESTIONS AND RELATIVE CLAUSES

KÉRDÉSEK ÉS VONATKOZÓ MELLÉKMONDATOK

1. Which dog did you chase?
2. Which dog did you say you chased?
3. I wonder which dog he said you chased.
4. What did John say he thought you should do?
5. What Alice did really annoyed me?
6. Whoever designed this program didn't know what they were doing?
7. Invite John and whoever else you want to invite.
8. The dog which Chris bought is really ugly.
9. I wonder whether we should go.
10. We can't decide whether to go to the party.
11. I am wondering who to go to the party with.
12. I am wondering who to invite to the party.
13. Do you think we should go to the party?
14. How do you operate this machine?
15. How fast is the program?
16. How certain are you that John is coming?
17. How likely is it that he will come?
18. How certain does he seem to be that John is coming?
19. How efficient a program is it?
20. How fast a program does he think it is?
21. I wonder how fast a program he thinks it is.
22. How much money did you earn?
23. I wonder how much money you earned?
24. How much oil spilled?
25. How much do you swim?
26. I wonder how much you swim.
27. I don't have very much money.
28. I don't have much money.
29. How much did you read?
30. How much of the book did you read?
31. I wonder how much of the book you read.
32. How many people died?
33. How many people did you see?
34. I wonder how many people you saw.
35. I wonder how many of the people you saw were students.
36. How did John do it?
37. I wonder how John did it.
38. How long will it last?
39. How many years did it take to do it?
40. How big is the department?
41. I wonder how big the department is.
42. I wonder how big a department it is.
43. How important is it to turn the computer off?
44. I wonder how important it is to turn off the computer.
45. How quickly did Joe run?
46. I know how quickly you ran.
47. How much more quickly did you run?
48. I wonder how much more quickly he ran.
49. How much more quickly did he run than Joe?
50. How much more should we work on this?
51. How much further do you think we should drive tonight?
52. I don't know how much longer I can tolerate this.
53. How much bigger is the dog?
54. How much further did you run?
55. How much more oil spilled?
56. How much more spilled?
57. How much more oil did they spill?
58. How much more did they spill?
59. I wonder how much oil spilled.
60. I wonder how much oil they spilled.
61. How many dogs ran?
62. How many ran?
63. How many dogs did you see?
64. How many more people did you see?
65. How many more people do you think will come?
66. I wonder how many more people he thinks will come.
67. How many times did you do it?
68. I wonder how many times you did it.
69. How many years ago did you do it?
70. I wonder how many years ago you did it.
71. I'll show you the house where I met your mother.
72. This is the man whose dog I bought.
73. I wonder where John is.
74. The dogs, some of which were very large, ran after the man.
75. The dogs, some of which I had seen before, ran after the man.
76. The box contained many books, some of which were badly damaged.
77. The dogs, some of them very large, ran after the man.
78. The man was chased by dogs, some of them very large.
79. I believe it was John who stole the priceless documents.
80. It seems to have been Einstein who first came up with the idea.
81. It was in Paris that Debussy first heard Balinese music.
82. It must have been there that he realized his destiny.
83. Wasn't it in 1955 that Sally first met Joe.
84. Whatever the outcome, I'm sure he'll still be popular.
85. Whatever the outcome is, I'm sure he'll still be popular.

IT-THERE-THIS

EZ/AZ - VAN(NAK) / NINCS(ENEK) - EZ(EK/A(Z) / AZ(OK/A(Z)

1. There is a dog in the park.
2. Does there seem to be a dog in the park?
3. There seems to appear to have been likely to be a problem.
4. There was an attempt to kill Rod.
5. The man there was an attempt to kill died.
6. There was a problem, but we solved it.
7. It is likely that Rod died.
8. It is clear who killed Rod.
9. It may not be possible to fix the problem.
10. Grace may not be possible to fix the problem.
11. It is important that women be ready when they make these choices.
12. Flowers are red to attract bees.
13. I made it clear that I was angry.
14. Dick is easy to hit.
15. It is important to fix the problem.
16. Dick is important to fix the problem.
17. The man it is likely that John hit died.
18. Does it seem likely that Ann will come.
19. Does Ann act glad that Joe came.
20. It doesn't matter what Ted does.
21. I want it to be possible to use the program.
22. I want Joe to be possible to use the program.
23. I want it to be clear that it was my idea.
24. I want it to be obvious how to use the program.
25. I want Joe to be easy to hit.
26. It is likely they will come.
27. This is because he is extremely famous.
28. The trial is because he is extremely famous.
29. The excitement over the trial is because he is extremely famous.
30. This seems to have been because he is extremely famous.

COMPARATIVES – ÖSSZEHASONLÍTÁSOK

1. Our program works more elegantly than yours.
2. Ours works more elegantly than yours does.
3. Ours works more elegantly than yours works.
4. Our program works more elegantly than efficiently.
5. Our program is more elegant than efficient.
6. Our program works better than yours.
7. We do this more for pleasure than for money.
8. He is more likely to go than to stay.
9. He is more likely to go than he is to stay.
10. He is more likely to go than John is.
11. It is more likely that Joe died than that Fred died.
12. It is more likely that Joe died than it is that Fred died.
13. It is easier to ignore the problem than to solve it.
14. It is easier to ignore the problem than it is to solve it.
15. Our program is easier to use than to understand.
16. I am more happy now than I was in college.
17. He is more a teacher than a scholar.
18. I make more money in a month than John makes in a year.
19. I make more money in a month than John dies in a year.
20. I hit more the dog than the cat.
21. I have more money than John has time.
22. I have more dogs than John has five cats.
23. I have more money than John has a dog.
24. She interviewed more programmers than were hired.
25. I am as intelligent as John.
26. I earn as much money as John does.
27. I am as intelligent as John does.
28. I earn as much money in a month as John earns in a year.
29. Our program was better than had been expected.
30. Our program was better than was expected.
31. More people came to the party than were expected.
32. More people came to the party than was expected.
33. Our program did not run as quickly as expected.
34. How much faster is our program than theirs?
35. The more quickly we write the program, the more money we will earn.
36. The better the program is, the more people will like it.
37. The better the program, the more people will like it.
38. The less likely it is that we can parse this, the easier it is to understand.

"SO THAT", "SUCH...THAT"

ÚGY/AZÉRT HOGY; OLYAN… HOGY

1. The shuttle is so big that it has to be carried on the back of a jet.
2. So many people attended that they spilled over into several neighboring fields.
3. The program has so many problems that you should probably just rewrite it.
4. I love her so much that I can't let her go.
5. He ran home so quickly that his mother could hardly believe he had called from school.
6. She presented her case with such eloquence that we could only admire her.

SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS

ALÁRENDELŐ KÖTŐSZAVAK

1. The man we saw when we went to Paris is here.
2. You should see a play while in London.
3. I left the party after seeing Ann there.
4. Because I didn't see Ann, I left.
5. I left, therefore I didn't see Ann.
6. But I really wanted to see her.
7. As I suspected, he had already left.
8. Some grammars are better than others, as we have proved.
9. As had been expected, the party was a big success.
10. In the event that the case goes to trial, I'm sure Clinton will be acquitted.
11. He should be acquitted, on the grounds that there's no evidence.
12. The public seem to love him, no matter what he does.

COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS

MELLÉRENDELŐ KÖTŐSZAVAK

1. I went to the store and got a gallon of milk.
2. I got a gallon of milk and some eggs.
3. I went to the store, got a gallon of milk, and returned the eggs.
4. Mary, Joe and Louise are coming to the party.
5. Neither Mary nor Louise are coming to the party.
6. I am ready and eager to go to the party.
7. She handled it skillfully and with compassion.
8. I told him that I hated him and that I never wanted to see him again.
9. He told me why he was here and what he was doing.
10. Although he likes me and he respects me, he says he needs some privacy.
11. Your house and garden are very attractive.
12. I am in New York and I would like to see you.
13. This is not the man we know and love.
14. The coverage on TV and on the radio has been terrible.
15. The sky is blue, so it is likely that Joe will come.
16. That is the man for whom and with whom Joe works.
17. My dog, cat, and cousin's friend came.
18. My dog, cat, horse, and mouse, and his cow left.
19. You should not only ask for your money back, but demand it.
20. I was both angry and sad at the same time.

PLURALIZATION IN CONJUNCTIONS

TÖBBESSZÁMÚSÁG A KÖTŐSZAVAKNÁL

1. There is neither a dog nor a cat here.
2. There is a dog or a cat here.
3. There is a dog and a cat here.
4. He and I are friends.
5. Neither I nor my friend knows what happened.
6. Neither I nor my friend know what happened.
7. Either I or my friend knows what happened.
8. Either I or my friend know what happened.
9. The dog and cats know what happened.
10. Are a dog and a cat here?
11. Are John and I invited?
12. Is John or I invited?
13. Are John or I invited?
14. Is neither John nor I invited?
15. Are neither John nor I invited?

GERUNDS – -ING VÉGZŐDÉSŰ IGÉK

1. Playing the piano bothers John.
2. Releasing the program at this point would annoy our competitors.
3. The playing of the piano really bothers John.
4. Telling Joe about the party would create a real problem.
5. Your telling Joe about the party could create a real problem.
6. Telling Joe that Sue was coming to the party would create a real problem.
7. Telling would create a real problem.
8. I want her to know about it, but the telling won't be easy.
9. Teasing can be very cruel.
10. Your telling John to leave may have destroyed your relationship.
11. The graduating of Fred changes the situation.
12. The sleeping of students is becoming a big problem.
13. The sleeping of students can ruin a lecture.
14. Buying of shares was brisk on Wall Street today.
15. The sleeping in class is becoming a big problem.
16. The showing of the program seemed to impress people.
17. The sleeping of students described by Fred is a big problem.
18. The sleeping of students I told you about is a big problem.
19. The frequent sleeping of students is a big problem.
20. His hitting of the dog didn't help matters.
21. Some hitting of dogs will solve the problem.
22. The drug running here has become a massive problem.
23. He made a mistake in inviting John.
24. He made a mistake in the inviting of John.
25. I should have talked to you before inviting John.
26. I should have talked to you before the inviting of John.

SPECIAL SUBJECTS: INFINITIVES, CLAUSES, AND INDIRECT QUESTIONS

SPECIÁLIS ALANYOK: FŐNÉVI IGENEVEK, MELLÉKMONDATOK, FÜGGŐ KÉRDÉS

1. To pretend that our program is usable in its current form would be silly.
2. That our program will be immediately accepted is hardly likely.
3. Whether we should go to the party is the important question.

 LONGER CONSTRUCTIONS, PUNCTUATION, AND CAPITALIZATION

HOSSZABB SZERKEZETEK, KÖZPONTOZÁS ÉS NAGYBETŰ HASZNÁLATA

1. Using the conventional Minuet form, Beethoven produced a piece of great originality.
2. Written in 1820, the symphony shows a new level of maturity for the composer.
3. Abandoned by his friends, he left Vienna three years later.
4. In Vienna, Beethoven met someone who would later be greatly influenced by him: Franz Schubert.
5. Today I did something very important: I bought a dog.
6. It has been said that Schubert ran out of the room when he met Beethoven; but we now know this is untrue.
7. An important question remains: did Beethoven know about Schubert's music.
8. She just wanted one thing: to be a professional skater.
9. She knew one thing: that she would be a professional skater.
10. I agree that, in some ways, your program is better.
11. I agree that in some ways, your program is better.
12. That is the man who, in Joe's opinion, we should hire.
13. I know you hate Bill, but why did you send him that nasty note.
14. But why did you send him that nasty note.
15. If John was with Lisa last night, who went to the movie with Diane.
16. We need a President who understands us.
17. We need a president who understands us.
18. The Zongle of Bongle Dongle resigned today.
19. The National Association of Linguists is meeting here.
20. An association that many linguists belong to is meeting here.
21. If you were a middle-class American without a job, who would you vote for.
22. Many Croats who had fled their homes are now returning to them.
23. Chinese is a wonderful language, Chinese food is nice, and the Chinese are nice people.
24. Armenian is a wonderful language, Armenian food is great, and the Armenians are nice people.
25. Danish is a wonderful language, Danish food is great, and the Danish are nice people.
26. The Danes are nice people.
27. Dr Jane Smith lives on Main St.
28. Dr. Jane Smith lives on Main St.
29. Dr. J.G.D. Smith lives on Main St.
30. Mr. Smith (a lawyer for Kodak) refused to comment.
31. Mr. Smith -- a lawyer for Kodak -- refused to comment.
32. We left (carrying the dog) and Fred followed.
33. I have $50, but I want a $50000 car.
34. 10% of the employees here do 90% of the work.
35. Zangbert stock fell 30% to $2.50 yesterday, but jumped 10% today in heavy trading.
36. With a 5% raise, I can get a $50000 car.
37. "What are you doing?" she asked.
38. "This is what I'm going to do," he replied.
39. "This is what I'm going to do!" he replied.
40. "On second thought," he said, "this is what I'm going to do".
41. "Quotation marks" are simply "ignored" by our "program".
42. Sometimes, people do this: They follow the colon with a capital letter.
43. John said: "This is another use of colons one sometimes sees".
44. Formerly, he had worked for Brody, McGill & Demson.
45. The rally, at 6:00 last night, was attended by 1.1 million people.

1. Confused, she tried to sort out her feelings.
2. But somehow, the emotional tug was no longer there.
3. Sally : But you two fight like cats and dogs.
4. Marty : Yeah, well, It's all a front, for ( to be used for hiding a secret or illegal activity ) me at least.
5. ...... saying whatever popped into her head.
6. Marty was the one left out in the cold.
7. She is going to be shorthanded if you don't go.
8. Nothing, exactly. Except Orin started acting possessive, and I'm just not into that.
9. .... he heartbeat quickened and her palms grew damp.
10. I am not sure I know enough to be much help.
11. You look like a desperado.
12. It was raining in sheets. ( a sheet of rain or fire is a very large moving mass of it )
13. The night smelled fresh and clean.
14. There's absolutely no future in it.
15. We can compromise, can't we. If you insist on finishing up here, I'll go home.
16. Tell her to give my check to Brenda, she'll get it to me.
17. Life could sure be a bummer sometimes.
18. Maybe I should run an ad in the paper.
19. I wouldn't want him to do me any favors, ........
20. He'd only used her to make Lila jealous and now he was using DC to get back into the good graces ( to be liked and approved by someone at a particular time ) of that stuck-up blond !
21. But I thought you and Hank were pals.
22. Well, I've told you now. Not that it makes any difference.
23. I've got him, Marty. Quick, let's beat it.
24. Marty rubbed the sleep from her eyes ........
25. .... but she'd never had to worry whether anyone would ask her to dance or who she'd talk to when everyone paired off. ( to come together or bring two people together to have a romantic relationship )
26. Alone with her jitters, Marty paced back and forth ...
27. Each second seemed like an eternity.
28. ..... when he smiled and took Marty in his arms, it almost seemed like old times.
29. The traffic's bound to be awful, especially when the concert lets out.
30. What did I do to rate such a terrific best friend ?
31. It was so soft from many washings and so faded ........
32. Lila was the biggest question of all.
33. Brenda's eyes twinkled as he started away.
34. So he's under the impression I asked him out ......
35. He must think I have tons of nerve.
36. Let's find out seats before they dim the lights.
37. This was all Brenda's doing, wasn't it ?
38. I'll pay you for it.
39. .... when it came right down to it, we weren't right for each other.
40. I was just trying to help you out.
41. Lila can't compete with you.
42. You made me feel good about myself.
43. I knew a lot of boys who were good-looking ..... but Brad put them in the shade.
44. So you are nuts about Brad Lewis, huh ?
45. I heard his question but it didn't really register.
46. ... so I'd have to ask Mom to come by for me.
47. But I didn't want him to know I'd been angling for a ride.
48. .... let me give you a hand with these.
49. I thought you disapproved of beauty contest on general principle, ....
50. .... he always said hi and gave me a special smile that turned my knees to jelly.
51. .... a girl could be friends with a guy without any romantic stuff messing things up.
52. .... one of Lauren's shoes slipped off my foot, and I walked right out of it.
53. .... I had blown whatever chance I might have had to make the final cut.
54. Was Brad Lewis really asking me for a date ?
55. I gave him a dirty look.
56. We're giving this place a touch of class.
57. I stubbed my toe. ( to hurt your toe by hitting it against something )
58. You'll never make any money that way.
59. ..... to steer the conversation away from myself.
60. I'll call you over the weekend.
61. The door opened a crack, and my mother stuck her head in.
62. Do you think you will be seeing more of him.
63. He was dripping wet and looked so pathetic ..........
64. Will you two please pipe down ?
65. I put in a couple of applications just in case I get turned down.
66. I'll split the money with you fifty-fifty.
67. Caitlin : Want me to fix you up ?
68. Kyle : No way. Bubblebrains don't turn me on.
69. Mom and Dad won't let me be out late on a school night.
70. .... it was wrong of Mom and Dad to be so unreasonable.
71. I stewed over the problem all afternoon, .......
72. .... if I tell you something really important, will you promise to keep it a secret ?
73. Have I ever broken a promise to you ?
74. I could tell that in spite of himself ( if you do something in spite of yourself, you do it although you did not expect or intend to do it ), Kyle was dying of curiosity.
75. Kyle slowed the car to a crawl.
76. .... the game might be rained out  ( be rained off British English be rained out American English if an event or activity is rained off or rained out, it has to stop because there is too much rain. ) anyway .......
77. ... this game's a really big deal to me.
78. When I got home, I realized that I had a lot of time on my hands and nothing interesting to do with it.
79. I'm sworn to secrecy, so I can't reveal the caller's identity.
80. Then I composed myself and walked slowly to the door.
81. When I stood up, it gave out on me.
82. I'm not going to tell you her name, if that's what you're leading up to.
83. Caitlin : ... no matter what happens, let's not lose each other.
84. Kyle : We won't, not if I can help it
85. Does that give you some claim on her ?
86. Kyle felt sorry for me because I was so bummed about not being able to go to the game with you, ...
87. But keeping the peace was a real strain, ..........
88. Kyle didn't seem in any hurry to depart.
89. If you need any help unscrambling ( to change a television signal or a message that has been sent in code (=a deliberately confusing way) so that it can be seen or read ) those notes, just let me know.
90. Kyle and Brad were each trying to force the other to leave first, and neither would give an inch.
91. .... he was wearing cutoffs.
92. It wasn't enough for you to come budging in on my date with Brad and refuse to leave.
93. How do you think you'd feel if he did start dating someone.
94. I bought a new outfit to wear to school on Monday.
95. .... but considering how he'd probably react, I took the coward's way out.
96. The Grandville Giants had made the play-offs for the first time in history ...
97. ..... but after two weeks of baseball morning, noon and night. Deciding that turnabout was fair play when Brad asked what I'd like to do Friday evening.
98. I walked slowly back to my room with a feeling of resignation.
99. Any hopes I had that the game would be called off were dashed .......
100. I am about ready to leave. Want to hitch a ride with me ?
101. Don't you ever get tired of all the giving while does all the taking.
102. .... he was in the sunniest of moods.
103. ... there were dark circles under my eyes.
104. The big ape treats you like dirt ..... I thought you had more self-respect than that.
105. It's just going to take a little time to work out the kinks in our relationship.
106. I guess old habits die hard. ( used to say that it takes a long time to change to a new way of doing something )
107. The warm sunshine felt wonderful to me after three days of being housebound.
108. It'll be an away game (an away game or match is played at your opponent's field or sports hall ) , against the Standard High Bears.
109. Don't let Lewis hear you say that, or he'll blow a fuse.
110. Sorry about that, Caitlin, you were a good sport to stick it out.
111. It's probably just heartburn.
112. ......... in all the years we'd known each other, I had never seen Kyle in formal attire.
113. I never guess that they were an item ( if two people are an item, they have a sexual relationship ), did you ?
114. As luck would have it, the next dance was a slow one.
115. Hey, desperate situations call for desperate measures.
116. Why are you offering this anyway, We haven't been on the best of terms ( be on good/bad terms to have a friendly relationship or bad relationship with someone ), y'know.
117. Furious at being tricked, Brad let loose a stream of abuse at Kyle and me ......
118. Kyle and Brad were both too winded to speak, ......
119. I am afraid he's been drinking --- he's in no condition to drive.
120. I cried myself to sleep that night.
121. From now on I'd try to steer clear of him, .......
122. Maybe some exercise will clear the cobwebs out of my head.                            (  blow/brush/clear the cobwebs away to do something, especially go outside, in order to help yourself to think more clearly and have more energy )
123. Can't we forget about it and pick up where we left off ?
124. Kyle : You're telling me we are through ?
125. Caitlin : That's about the size of it.
126. Throwing caution to the winds ( throw/fling/cast caution to the winds to start to take more risks in what you do or say ) , I ran down the porch steps and raced across the street.
127. ...... he was a far cry from a hero of last night's adventure.
128. I had never seen Kyle so flustered.
129. Kyle, will you let me get a word in edgewise (  get a word in edgeways also edgewise to get a chance to speak ). Please don't move away and forget me
130. ...... twinning my arms around his neck.
131. .... she wasn't too thrilled about signing up for any of the competitive after-school activities.
132. Trisha wasn't the vain snob ( someone who is vain is very proud of their good looks, abilities, or position ) she'd expected.
133. Still, she couldn't resist studying him out of the corner of her eye.
134. .... his radiant smile would immediately turn any girl's brain to jelly.
135. Brian has a nice voice, deep and resonant.
136. There was nothing pressing she had to do at home, ..........
137. Brian's unexpected friendliness had really thrown her, .....
138. Every muscle in my body aches, .....
139. Trisha's reasoning was beginning to sound interesting ........
140. Julie was beginning to see the endless possibilities. ..... kind of like investigative reporting ?
141. Suddenly, she was brimming with idea for her column.
142. I remember writing a scathing editorial about cheating on exams that shook up the whole school.
143. She hurried out the door.
144. As soon as she got outside she dismissed her mother's concern.
145. .... she'd signed up for it, she certainly was no quitter.
146. Please plan to meet with one of us as soon as possible, so you can make the deadline.
147. What kind of piece were you thinking of doing on the school library.
148. You have to have some kind of focus, Julie.
149. .... opening her notebook and uncapping her pen.
150. Surely the students have some input into the selection process.
151. She quickly walked out of the library feeling excited that she'd hit upon something.
152. ..... in her haste she had forgotten to run the spell check, ........
153. True or not, this column is too strongly worded. You'll have to revise it.
154. I just don't have the hang of these new routines yet.
155. Her column would never see the light of day .......
156. He is just plain mean !
157. She struggled to hold back the tears welling up in her eyes.
158. One thing was sure. Brian Fredrickson wasn't worth crying over, neither ....
159. It was hard to imagine her quiet friend getting up on a stage.
160. ... it seemed that she and Trisha were beginning to form a special bond.
161. You really are just like your father --- he never lets anything get him down.
162. You'd better keep the dessert in the front seat, Harvey can't resist sweets.
163. I am sorry I blew up at you the other day.
164. .... the thought of trigonometry makes my head ache.
165. The more she saw of Brian, the more she liked him.
166. He didn't ask you out to a movie or anything ?
167. His face lit up in a smile.
168. I didn't know you two were seeing each other.
169. I was interested in him for a while, but that's all in the past.
170. Don't get so defensive.
171. They're a lot of fun
172. It's just that you seem more thoughtful than the rest of them.
173. I don't think anyone has ever done a piece on that subject ........
174. The boys are a lot rougher on their stuff than we are.
175. Every other time they bused us back the same night.
176. Do you think the girls' athletic programs get a fair shake ( fair treatment )?
177. .... a good reporter should put her subject at ease.
178. Librarian : Are you going to quote me ?
179. Trisha : I write an opinion column, so there's really no need to use names, .....
180. I got my information from an ' informed source '.
181. I get enough flak ( strong criticism ) as it is.
182. I was hoping you could fill in a few blanks for me.
183. What I really want is a breakdown (  [countable] a written statement explaining the details of something such as a bill or the cost of a plan ) by sport.
184. Julie didn't buy that, but she let it pass.
185. Just what are you getting at ?
186. Instead of toning down the strong language, he'd simply chopped it out.
187. Julie set her glass down very carefully and helped herself to some chips.
188. It's beautiful Trisha, but it looks so sophisticated.
189. You look like you could use some cheering up.
190. I know you will give it some thought before you do.
191. I'm better off going, even if I have a miserable time.
192. I have been pretty busy. I have any English paper due next week.
193. I edited some piece that were really in bad shape.
194. Julie : Are you still mad at him about what he did to your column.
195. Trisha : Oh, I am over that.
196. Brian drove to the twenty-four-hour diner on the edge of town.
197. ..... he doens't want it to look like he's playing favourites.
198. Julie : You haven't eaten much of your dinner.
199. Trisha : I had a big lunch today.
200. All I know about cars is where to put the gas.
201. Spending time with you isn't exactly a chore.
202. This should hold us over for a while.
203. Kevin's at swim practice, and Tom has a piano lesson.
204. Once they come home, it'll be a mad house.
205. Brian : I don't remember it.
206. Trisha : That's because you didn't read the opinion column.
207. Brian : I could read it now, then take another angle.
208. She picked up a handful of chips and munched on them, stalling for time.
209. By the time Julie got home, she was soaked to the skin.
210. You always tell me to stand up for myself, and now you want me to let some stupid boy walk all over me ? Well, I won't stand for it.
211. What about that game of checkers, now. It might take your mind off the troubles.
212. If I turn it in like this, I just know Brian will tear it apart.
213. Trust me, you can't make it any worse.
214. Well, it's kind of flat. There's no color to it.
215. Maybe you could reword it a little.
216. But reporters are supposed to be concise.
217. How could she have been so thoughtless.
218. I'm going to take your advice and see if I can liven it up a little.
219. Sorry, I wasn't more tactful about it.
220. If Brian doesn't like the changes you make in your article, you can blame it on me.
221. .... they might have worked out some kind of compromise.
222. I gave the whole thing a lot of thought today.
223. It's a definite possibility.
224. All this indecision was making her heart pound.
225. I tried to talk to you, but you didn't take my calls.
226. The tight knot in Julie's stomach began to unwind.
227. Now a new fear gripped me.
228. I was just about to give up in despair, .......
229. As she hurried off to do so, .........
230. I pasted on a smile and tried to exude a confidence I didn't really feel.
231. I felt myself blushing.
232. I was scared half to death.
233. I bet you wear contacts.
234. B J was the jealous type.
235. Scott : There's my ride. I've got to go. Nice meeting you, Scott.
236. Tralain : Same here. Guess I will be seeing you around.
237. B J's jealousy was also pretty hard to take.
238. I'm just tired. Dad ran me ragged ( make them do a lot of work ) today.
239. Since I had everything worked out in my mind, it didn't take long to make my list.
240. I never laid eyes on Scott until today.
241. If I were you, I'd steer clear of ( to try to avoid someone or something unpleasant or difficult ) Scott Tyson.
242. I'll call B J and he'll be here in a flash.
243. I blew a loud blast on my whistle .........
244. Mind if I volunteer ?
245. I didn't mean to upstage ( to do something that takes people's attention away from someone else who is more important ) you. I just thought you could use a little help.
246. During the rest of that week at Camp Merrywood, I didn't feel nearly as hassled.
247. We never went anywhere fancy, ...........
248. That's an ugly rumor.
249. I am afraid he'll be really crushed, if I don't come to his party.
250. In that case, my first suggestion still stands.
251. .... so I left a message with his mother.
252. You'd better hustle downstairs. Tralain, I will be along in a minute.
253. ....... the former owners were tennis freaks who played day and night, what do you say ?
254. I don't know how much competition I'll be able to give you.
255. I beat you fair and square, Tyson. Admit it !
256. Besides, I couldn't really bring myself to believe it.
257. .... you already have a boyfriend. so I figured either you'd turn me down or he'd beat me up.
258. Can I see you again ? I have some time off on Saturday.
259. I threw on a robe over my shortie pyjamas .........
260. I think it's pretty low-down ( dishonest, unkind ) of you to make up that story
261. ...... you could go out with Scott behind my back.
262. You're as hooked on Tyson as he is on drugs.
263. Where do you get off,( to tell someone that they are asking you for too much or are behaving in a way you will not accept ) bad mouthing Scott when all you have to go on is gossip ? Can't you see how cruel that is ?
264. I'd been bored with B J for a long time, but hadn't had the courage to break up with him until he forced the issue.
265. ...... the thought of spending an entire day with him gave me a lift all through the rest of the week.
266. .... we both sang along with the music for a while.
267. My legs are kind of cramped from sitting in the van for so long.
268. Tralain : After the way you beat me at tennis Monday night, I thought you were in great shape.
269. Scott : I am, but I never said I run marathons !
270. Tralain : I am kind of winded too. ......... although he didn't seem to be breathing hard.
271. I am just going to show Tralain around, and then we're off.
272. The place smelled strongly of fish ..............
273. Are you still hungry, Tralain ? Those sandwiches are pretty skimpy.
274. Get off my case, will you, Dad,  ? I am seventeen years old, not seven.
275. Scott had certainly overreacted to his father's obvious concern, ......
276. Scott stopped the van at the day-use area of the sprawling state park.
277. I took out my camera and focused it for a closeup shot.
278. Scott and his friends caught up on old times.
279. We were all wrecked when he moved away.
280. .... a lot of the kids in our crowd just coun't keep up with him. It's like he's on speed ( on drugs ) or something.
281. After Scott had drunk his fill, he reached for my hand.
282. My mind was reeling as I straightened up.
283. Lunch was a long time ago. and those snacks we ate at the beach don't stick with you
284. Tralain, you look like you could use some cheering up.
285. All things considered, I think he's keeping a pretty low profile.
286. .... a simply phone call might clear up the whole mess .........
287. You have to be more subtle than that and you have to lead up to it gradually in casual conversation.
288. if everyone whispers behind Scott's back, or treats him like an outcast or something ...
289. I could only force down a few mouthfuls.
290. I must have stared at the phone for ten minutes, before I got up the nerve to dial.
291. If looks could kill, the one I gave Trish would have finished her off on the spot.
292. Let's wait until some of the others clear out.
293. ... a wonderful, warm smile that made me go weak in the knees.
294. I made a huge effort not to burst into sobs.
295. You're still dripping wet.
296. .... maybe he has to stop to gas up his car.
297. I went limp with relief.
298. .... since Bren is my best friend, she should be in on it too.
299. ...... he replied all in one breath.
300. I was so emotionally drained that I could hardly summon up the energy to creep out of the car.
301. ...... keeping busy helped to keep me from sinking into total despair.
302. I could see her pacing back and forth, her face white and strained.
303. I felt a surge of apprehension as I followed him outside, and my hands felt suddenly clammy. ( feeling wet, cold, and sticky in a way that is unpleasant )
304. ...... but Dad still fusses over ( to pay a lot of or too much attention to someone, especially to show that you are pleased with them or like them ) me, and it drives me nuts.
305. Mark was definitely up to no good.
306. Spare me the details, please.
307. He may be poetry in motion on the basketball court, ........
308. You actually laid bets on whether or not Collete would go out with Gary ?
309. No, I refuse to have anything to do with this tacky scheme of yours.
310. Beth : If he asked one of you to the prom, would you go ?
311. Audrey : Hmmmm. That's a tough call. ( a difficult decision to make )
312. He had a short attention span, and it didn't take much to distract him.
313. Mark said you could get me in shape for the prom.
314. Gary just needs some pointers on how to get his girl.
315. Unfortunately, my brother was wise to my tactics.
316. I am going to drag you into my family squabbles.
317. I don't know exactly what weakened my resolve.
318. In a world full of guys all trying to act super cool, Gary's total lack of pretension was a refreshing change.
319. Gary had never struck me as any kind of a genius, but since I was barely squeaking by with C's, I couldn't afford to be choosy.
320. ...... I put the car in reverse instead of forward ......
321. The only trouble is, she's so beautiful that I get all choked up and can't think of anything to say.
322. ...... those guys usually had other attributes that made up for their shortcomings, like style or charisma.
323. ..... when she drew up even with me, I nodded for Gary to make his move.
324. Yes, lately it seems as if we've been having weather every day.
325. Mark's bed was unmade, .............
326. I think I am beginning to catch on.
327. .... your room is a health hazard .........
328. ..... they were made for durability, not style.
329. You're in for the surprise of your life.
330. I am terrible at algebra.
331. I'll keep him in mind, if I ever get desperate.
332. It might be best to level with him right away. How do you know you're not setting him up for a bigger disappointment later on.
333. Guys just aren't sensitive about that sort of thing.
334. Until I paid him off, I'd have to continue with Gary's tutoring.
335. I look quickly away, confused by my reaction to his nearness.
336. My nervousness grew with every passing minute.
337. Whenever there is work to be done, my brother has a habit of disappearing.
338. Colette's already gotten her hooks into him.
339. If Gary was willing to shell out that kind of money for a trial run, he must have high hopes for prom night.
340. I can tell you've a lot of experience bossing guys around.
341. The rest of the evening seemed sort of anti-climatic after all we'd been through.
342. I was quiet during the drive home, ..........
343. .... you both handled the situation with a lot of maturity.
344. ..... to tell you the truth, this wasn't my first brush with the law.
345. Gary is prime-time in love with her.
346. I couldn't hold it in any longer.
347. I'll pay off your debt to Mark, and you can make the rest of the payments to me.
348. Beth, do you mind if we have another look at that sale rack. I just had a sudden urge to buy a party dress.
349. She's away for the weekend.
350. Colette is his for the asking.
351. All my fighting spirit faded away at the sight of her.
352. He's probably just bashful. Gary's still not used to being the center of attention.
353. Gary looked just as good up close as he had from a distance.
354. I hate disappoint you, but I am claiming all of Gary's slow dances.
355. Eddie's thinking of asking your friend Jan to the prom, and he wants to know if you'd put in a good word for him.
356. I just have to stop off (  to visit or stay at a place briefly when you are going somewhere else ) in the bathroom.
357. Shona : " Jeannie, may I use your bathroom ? "
358. Jeannie : Go ahead, but make it snappy, okay ? ( to tell someone that you want them to do something immediately and to do it quickly )
359. You should have heard the fuss my mom kicked up !
360. And could I have a long-sleeved jacket this time ? The short-sleeved ones are so babyish.
361. Sorry, I am terrible with names !
362. If it's any consolation, Mom yells the most at the students she thinks are the best.
363. I guess I'm grinning because Jeannie didn't holler very much for a change.
364. Hugh MacKendrick is a real slave driver.
365. He's so cute that it's a shame he's not nicer.
366. ... even though Hugh is obviously out of my league.(  to be too good or too expensive for you ) The championship doesn't have to be ....
367. Oh, Shona. You are such a party pooper. (  someone who spoils other people's enjoyment by disapproving of or not taking part in a particular activity )
368. You could if you put your mind to it.
369. I saw them going into that pizza parlor on Austin Street. Are they dating ?
370. ..... hoping she didn't sound too breathless.
371. I thought it might brighten up my practices.
372. Well, we're just starting out, so we foul up sometimes.
373. Don't you need a jacket or anything ? It's freezing out.
374. Hugh : And here you are spending your coffee break with another Highland dancer.
375. Shona : But that's by choice.
376. If you keep working on it hard, I think you have a real shot at it this year, ...
377. But I haven't been very up front about - somebody else.
378. ..... maybe he just wants more people to fill out the audience, but I am dying to go.
379. I'll call you later about Friday night, OK ?
380. You'd think I was planning to pull an all-nighter or something.
381. ..... she was speechless with delight.
382. I don't want to gush or anything, -- but well, you are great.
383. You should come jam with us sometime.
384. Bye, Mom don't wait up.
385. This girl definitely has taste. It's not fair, MacKendrick. You always hog all quality women.
386. This round's on me. You can get the next one if you want.
387. Myles seemed to be a big hit with all the girls.
388. Last Sunday I wanted to kiss you too, but I was afraid that if I did, you'd think I was being fresh. (  being too confident and showing a lack of respect, or showing by your actions or words that you want to have sex with someone )
389. .... savoring ( to enjoy food or an experience slowly, in order to appreciate it as much as possible ) the memory of Hugh's kisses ......
390. I was a total wreck ( A person who is physically or mentally broken down or worn out ) that day.
391. I thought maybe you had an ulterior motive.
392. So you saw through my diabolical plot, uh ?
393. I understand you have a pretty good shot at that second runner-up again.
394. Shona has an even better shot at winning first place, Aynsley, so you'd better be on your toes.
395. Hugh let out a whoop of laughter.
396. It's a lot of hard work and everything, but I really love it.
397. You can't risk it, not with the championships so close.
398. Finally they nodded their heads in unison.
399. I wish you two wouldn't holler at me like that. It's awfully embarassing when I'm with a guy.
400. You better win that championship just to make up for all this neglect.
401. Have you got your hooks into John Powell yet ?
402. Mom, you weren't supposed to let on, I wanted to surprise her.
403. You're really starting to show a lot of poise, .......
404. Pair that with poise, and in my opinion you've got Aynsley beat.
405. She's still on my case for coming home late the last couple of times we went out.
406. You'll have a whole week to rest up for it.
407. I fell on the way home, I didn't damage anything vital, but I feel kind of achy.
408. Will you please stop channel-hopping .......
409. In answer to her parents' worried questions, she confessed that she and Hugh had broken up.
410. I'm just picking up a pair of panty hose. would you believe every pair I own has a run. ( a long vertical hole in tights and stockings )
411. I bet she's planning on making a big play for him tonight at Cathy Davidson's very exclusively party.
412. Now that Hugh's available, she'll probably be all over him, trying to catch him on the rebound.
413. I don't like any of these dresses, they're really tacky. ( of cheap quality or in bad style )
414. .... you should have seen him tripping all over his feet. He simply couldn't keep time with the music.
415. Afterward she ran some errands for her mother, then spent the rest of the day working on an English paper, doing household chores, and listening for the phone.
416. Vandals is a new teen club that just opened up.
417. You're not much of a talker, are you ?
418. Kim : I thought he'd be a refreshing change from you-know-who.
419. Shona : ' Refreshing ' is hardly the word for it.
420. Can't you put a smile on your face and make the best of it for tonight ?
421. I was feeling kind of lonely and mixed up.
422. You're not still moping about Hugh, are you ?
423. He's bound to be there, whether he wants to come or not. Jeannie and Christina wouldn't let him wimp out. ( to decide not to do something because you are too frightened )
424. Ok that's enough play-by-play ( A detailed commentary of an event as it unfolds ), I don't want to know what happens next !
425. Are you two up to joining me ?
426. Aynsley was talking a blue streak ( to talk quickly and without stopping ) , but Hugh didn't seem to be paying much attention.
427. I can't believe she actually got him up on his feet.
428. I think I just saw him heading for the refreshment stand.
429. Your father just threw his back out ( to injure one's back in some way ) on the dancer floor.
430. I told you I was a rotten dancer.
431. Shona raced to the kitchen on tiptoe .......
432. I know I should have called you, but I guess my pride got in the way.
433. I was so wrapped up in how important the championship is to me that I didn't spare a thought for how important your gig was to you.
434. You'll need to be well rested for the competition tomorrow.
435. I'm just beginning to recuperate from an overdose of it.
436. You absolutely sparkled up there onstage.
437. Oh please, you're going to give me a swelled head.
438. She knew she stood a better chance of winning the championship since her chief competitor wasn't in top form.
439. Today's competition would determine whether she was a champion Highland dncer or just an also-ran. ( someone in a competition who is unlikely to do well or who has failed )
440. If you don't want me to coach you for the nationals, I won't.

1. Don't be so hard on yourself.
2. I'm really surprised I even made the team ! ( be chosen for a team )
3. Lani's teammates are all warm  and friendly.
4. Thanks, but my game's pretty tame ( boring or unexciting and disappointing ) compared to yours.
5. I admire the way you charge the net, it sure keeps me on my toes.
6. Try not to be so hypersensitive to criticism.
7. So far, no guy had ever measured up to Lani's high standards, ..
8. I wanted to find out how things were done at Aina Hau before I took the plunge. ( to decide finally to do something, especially after delaying it or worrying about it for a long time )
9. You sound as though you're signing up for a life partnership
10. I hate going into any situation unprepared.
11. ... try to put it in the wash as soon as you get home.
12. I admit I'm curious about the guy, but only because you've given him such a big buildup.
13. ... a little black cloud had suddenly blotted out ( to cover or hide something completely ) the sun.
14. They certainly look pretty chummy. ( friendly )
15. Lani quickly got her thoughts together and gave her opinion.
16. Welcome aboard, Lani !
17. ... he had given them a pep talk, urging the debaters to do their best
18. Around noon, the brilliant blue sky suddenly clouded over, and within moments rain began pouring down.
19. Lani's father wouldn't be able to come by for her until at least five o clock.
20. Could you come pick me up at three ?
21. I live in Manoa, I hope that's not far out of your way.
22. How much farther is your house ?
23. I don't take criticism very well, I'm afraid.
24. ... do you think you could give me a few pointers ?
25. ... the very idea of reciting the pieces from memory gave her the chills.
26. Do I detect a note of skepticism there ?
27. .. are you in the phone book under Marshall or under Gorgeous ?
28. ... he went off on this tangent about turning the homeless into chefs ...
29. Sam's such a flake.
30. ... but sometimes I wish I'd lighten up and have some fun for a change.
31. It's about time you made a move on him, Lani.
32. ... many couples are lounging on ( to stand or sit in a lazy way ) the grass, enjoying the beautiful day and each other's company.
33. Sometimes you have to go out on a limb ( take a risk ) and hammer a point home.
34. .. there's no reason you and Amy can't win at affirmative.
35. I'll be happy to work with you again whenever you like, just say the word.
36. Has he asked you on a date yet ?
37. .... if he doesn't care about me, I'd absolutely die of embarrassment.
38. I'll be hitching a ride with ( to ask for a free ride from the drivers of passing cars by putting your hand out with your thumb raised ) you guys ....
39. Lani was spooning up her French chocolate ice cream with .....
40. Chase never took cheap shots  (=an unnecessarily rude remark) at the opposing team or the judges.
41. I've been bending your ear ( to talk to someone, especially about something that is worrying you ) about the tournament ever since we got here.
42. I do have other interests.
43. Everybody says you are excellent on the soccer field.
44. That's what I had in mind. Think you can stand it.
45. I laughed so hard, I almost fell out of my seat.
46. We're good friends, that's all.
47. .... he seemed unsure of himself, almost at a loss for words ......
48. Mr. crowell told Lani at great length about growing up on his family's sugar plantation.
49. He can be pretty long-winded sometimes.
50. Lighten up, Chase. You may be my debate team captain, but you are not my tennis coach, you know.
51. .... my Dad's birthday is next month ......
52. I have to get some stuff for my sisters, and I could use some feminine input.
53. Then maybe we could grab a bite to eat and take in a movie or something.
54. Listen, Darce. Do you think I'm fickle.
55. .... you are thinking about ditching him for that nutcase ?
56. Sometimes I feel like I'll never be able to measure up to his expectations.
57. .... if you decide to give up on Chase, I'm next in line.
58. It wasn't just her surroundings that were different.
59. Mealani and I need to make some adjustments on our negative case.
60. I understand you and Amy really cut them down to size (  to make someone realize that they are not as important, successful etc as they think they are ) this morning
61. Unless you're otherwise occupied, want to go have a pan pizza with the enemy.
62. All our tables are oceanfront, sir !
63. ... she always likes to go there early and set up.
64. I'm an old hand at this sort of thing. In fact, I kind of like the last-minute approach.
65. .... if this tournament is to proceed on schedule, it is essential that everyone show up on time.
66. We were all totally stressed out --- we thought something awful must have happened to you. Mrs. Nakamoto was worried sick, and Chase is practically a basket case. ( someone who is so nervous or anxious that they cannot deal with simple situations )
67. Lani was on automatic pilot most of the time,
68. Don't you ever pull another stunt like that, you almost gave me heart failure.
69. She never should have let herself caught up in Sam's comedy routine ....
70. Want to play some tennis this evening ? ........ I really could use a workout.
71. I haven't been to one of those in a long time.
72. ... we are about the same size.
73. By the time they returned to Lani's house, the sun had set.
74. ... he's getting all intense and serious again.
75. .... she was seething with irritation inside.
76. I wouldn't have beaten you so badly, though, if you'd been in top form.
77. Then he started picking my game apart shot by shot, and pretty soon I was so rattled that I couldn't do anything right.
78. ..... the following week were agonizing for Lani.
79. ... she and Chase were polite but distant to each other.
80. But even if I made a play for ( to make an attempt to gain something ) him , it probably wouldn't do any good. In my opinion, he is still hung up on you
81. If he thinks she's so perfect and I'm such a mess, then all I can say is, she's welcome to him.
82. Chase was the boy of her dreams, that their relationship would only grow and deepen with time.
83. I'm glad you are not the kind of girl who holds a grudge.
84. I can tell from the look on your face that you don't approve of my philosophy.
85. The first one was dismal, but I'm pretty sure we aced the second one.
86. I struck out ( failed ) twice in a row.
87. .... they all know I have my on days and off days.
88. It was a gutsy move on your part to change your case at the last minute, ...
89. I'm the one who was crazy for acting the way I did, ...
90. These past couple of months have been the worst of my whole life.
91. Kate had been working nonstop on this project for a year and a half.
92. When the music started to play, Kate eased down the volume.
93. .... two's company and three's a crowd.
94. .... I just wanted to find out what I was up against. ( to have to deal with a difficult situation or fight an opponent )
95. .... This is no time for socializing.
96. Sorry Mr. Perry, we're just taking a breather.
97. Everything will be in working order by tomorrow morning.
98. Have you been waiting long ?
99. But next week the station would be up and running. ( if a new system or process is up and running, it is working properly )
100. ... the excitement in the room was at fever pitch.
101. ... we'll rotate in order to give shifts to as many of you as possible.
102. Flushed with embarrassment at her dismal performance, .....
103. You stumbled a little, but I could tell how nervous you were.
104. They had laid a trap, and she had fallen right into it.
105. You two sure look pretty cozy.
106. Eric didn't look as if he was in any hurry to leave.
107. Kate : Is Mr. Perry here, by any chance ?
108. Eric : He's at lunch.
109. Almost before Kate knew it, her hour was up.
110. After school, still tingling from the thrill of her success .....
111. Kate : How soon do you think we could get the phone.
112. Eric : Next week, with any luck. I'll check with the principal first thing tomorrow morning.
113. I thought I was going to have to hitchhike home.
114. No, I probably wouldn't have the nerve.
115. Those are beyond sappy. They'd make me lose my lunch if I'd eaten any.
116. Looks like you've got your work cut out for you.
117. I'm not really into that mushy stuff.
118. I'm sorry, I snapped at you.
119. Between the two of us, we'll have this mess straightened out in no time.
120. Kate : Or are you so cynical because you've been dumped.
121. Eric : Bite your tongue. What girl in her right mind would dump lovable old me.
122. I really want to know where you learned all that stuff.
123. Kate's mind suddenly clicked into high gear.
124. ... she hoped she could talk him into pulling some strings and getting her into KZRP.
125. Where are you off to in such a hurry ?
126. I'm going to catch a ride home with Cheri .....
127. I didn't think football was your thing.
128. I've modeled my deejay style on his.
129. That would be really great, if you can set it up ..........
130. I have an appointment with him for two o'clock.
131. Did Jake sound a little bit patronizing ? ( someone who is patronizing talks to you as if they think you are less intelligent or important than them )
132. I'm gonna grab a cup of coffee, want anything ?
133. Gotta start cranking out the tunes.
134. That's not even close to being Dadlike, ......
135. ... you know as well as I do that nothing will come of it, ....
136. Now I guess you want me to set you up on a date with him.
137. I wonder if I'll ever be able to figure him out.
138. Don't these guys have any pride ?
139. At first, I thought there was something familiar about his voice, but I can't put together with a face .........
140. He's always making goo-goo eyes ( a silly look that shows you love someone ) at you in class.
141. He's just probably holding off because he knows you'll be climbing the walls wondering who he is
142. Then as we eliminate each of them, we'll strike his name off the list.
143. Andy is short for Andrew.
144. Are you still on that kick ?
145. Okay, okay ! Your sad story wrings my heart. Where do you live ?
146. Math and I just don't mix.
147. He must think I am a total nut.
148. Startled, Kate slammed on the brakes. ( to make a car stop very suddenly )
149. If you're so nuts about Jake, chase him yourself, but leave me out of it.
150. Eric : Maybe we ought to call it a day. Want to catch a movie.
151. Kate : That sounds like fun. What's playing ?
152. Starved ! I worked up quite an appetite ( work up an appetite/thirst to make yourself hungry or thirsty, especially by doing physical exercise or waiting a long time before you eat or drink ) chasing you all over the field.
153. My life is a complete and utter disaster.
154. You're the one who got me into this mess with Alan.
155. ..... get on the line and give me a call.
156. Alan found a parking place in the lot.
157. I guess I kind of overdid the cheering bit.
158. To take her mind off her troubles ...........
159. We'll be finished in plenty of time.
160. Boy, that was some speech. When is this assembly ?
161. I'll meet you by the car.
162. That's way out of my price range.
163. I'm no good at saying things like that in person, so I thought I'd disguise my voice and try it out over the phone.
164. Did you really mean what you said when you called the Love Line all those times.
165. ... we became instant best friends.
166. Now we were sixteen, and our friendship never wavered.
167. .... the rest of the year we kept in touch with long letters and even longer phone calls.
168. No sense getting him all upset .......
169. He was well-mannered, and real polite.
170. I sure didn't see that side of him.
171. I'd meet her at the pool over an hour ago! I'd better make tracks.
172. Maybe he didn't mean to be rude. Maybe what he said just came out that way.
173. My wet hair was hanging in my eyes ..........
174. ... we aren't even remotely related.
175. Right then and there I should have set him straight and cleared up the misunderstanding, ........
176. I simply can't understand how my two best friends could have gotten off on the wrong foot like this.
177. He's not stuck-up at all ......... considering who his father is.
178. I thought they only did that back in the olden days.
179. You really ought to dress up more often, Lexie.
180. Samantha : Would you like me to make you up ?
181. Lexie : No, I'll do it myself.
182. Ms. Tucker. Are you holding up the wall, or doesn't anybody here come up to your high standards ?
183. Can't a guy even have a conversation with you without having his head bitten off ? ( to answer someone or speak to them very angrily, when there is no good reason for doing this )
184. Like I said before, this isn't really my scene.
185. I feel it's my duty to enlighten you.
186. This is probably the dumbest thing I've ever done.
187. I was so freaked that I didn't stop to find out.
188. Max isn't sure how to act around you, and he gets flustered and ends up doing something stupid or clumsy.
189. I can't disappoint him by backing out.
190. Did I hear about my name being taken in vain ? ( to talk about someone, while they are not there, especially in a way that shows a lack of respect for them )
191. Max : Thomas wants to talk to you.
192. Samantha : What about ?
193. What mischief are you up to today ?
194. Can you blame him after you've been so nasty ?
195. Deep down inside, I bet you'd like to get along with him.
196. The face is familiar but I can't place the name.
197. I can have one of the boys saddle up a horse for you in a jiffy. ( very soon )
198. I can pay double your usual hourly rate.
199. We have tents and air mattresses, all the comforts of home.
200. The last thing I need is another run-in ( an argument or disagreement, especially with someone in an official position ) with Max.
201. It was too good an offer to pass up.
202. Please don't let on I work here, okay ?
203. Funny, he doesn't strike me as that type.
204. ...... tucked it into my shirt pocket .........
205. Around one o'clock, I found a clearing in the woods that looked perfect for a picnic.
206. Max tied the horses to some trees.
207. Well, you haven't said a civil word to me since we met, and you avoid me like I've got the plague or omething.
208. You've never taken the time to find out.
209. Let's not go any further with this, okay. We'll just get into another argument.
210. By my calculations, we would reach out campsite by five o'clock.
211. This is all your fault. Why didn't you say something.
212. Don't worry about a thing.
213. It's clouding over. Looks like it might rain.
214. I strained my eyes and ears, trying to catch a glimpse of the creek or hear the sound of running water
215. Even though it was still very early, the heavy clouds made it seem like midnight.
216. Hoping to raise their spirits, I said brightly ..........
217. When I awoke the next morning, the boys and girls are still sound asleep.
218. I thought the kids ought to have something hot in their stomachs to start the day.
219. A day ago I would have bristled at his question, thinking he was doubting my competence.
220. Max followed me out of the office.
221. You might just sweep him off his feet.(  sweep sb off their feet to make someone feel suddenly and strongly attracted to you in a romantic way )
222. His business takes him all over, so we're never in any one place for long.
223. My responses sounded awfully lame to me, but Max didn't seem to notice anything amiss.
224. All that moving around must be tough for you.
225. Will you please stop being so negative ? Quit overanalyzing everything.
226. You can sleep over at my cabin afterward, there's plenty of room.
227. Did I really want to chance it and set myself up for heartbreak ?
228. It never could have worked out for Max and me.
229. We made a date to go riding together at one o'clock.
230. Sam got into the other bed, and turned out the light.
231. This whole thing was getting more complicated by the minute.
232. I have to get back by two-thirty.
233. There was no way I'd be able to avoid him, and unless I could brazen it out,    ( to deal with a situation that is difficult or embarrassing for you by appearing to be confident rather than ashamed ) he'd blow my cover for sure.
234. Well, you've been acting kind of weird all of a sudden.
235. I forced another fake laugh.
236. I blinked in disbelief.
237. You've lucked out so far, but Max is bound to learn the truth sooner or later.
238. Well, I must be off now. I expect we'll be seeing quite a bit of each other, Samantha.
239. They're two of a kind, the perfect couple.
240. ... I am not rich and I work with my hands.
241. I've known all along.
242. ... she has a serious boyfriend over in England.
243. Aren't you being a bit melodramatic ( behaving or talking in an excited way with strong emotion ), Tess ?
244. This great deal just fell in our laps.
245. My whole life is just wrecked.
246. I hope they feel guilty as anything !
247. She was in quite a state herself, finishing her current novel, trying .....
248. I liked looking at pretty scenery on vacation, but I had no desire to live out in the sticks. [ (out) in the sticks very far from a town or city ]
249. I loved being so close to Chicago. ... a world of movers and shakers.  I doubted there was any moving and shaking going on in Blossom Creek.
250. But all that evening, I had a sinking feeling.
251. Aren't you going to get over this funk (  in a (blue) funk very unhappy, worried, or afraid about something ) you're in ?
252. I managed a feeble smile.
253. ... it did have a few signs of civilisation .....
254. Mom was holed up in her upstairs study, typing away on her computer at frenzied pace.
255. I'm sorry if I'm trespassing.
256. From the way you talk, I can tell you are not from around here.
257. There's no problem with this stuff --- it's just the usual red tape.
258. These locks are pretty old, and sometimes they get fouled up.
259. Looks like it's stuck.
260. I yanked again, but it still wouldn't budge.
261. Don't mind him, Luke has a grudge against the world.
262. He was tall and very well built, ............
263. ... when she caught my eye, she motioned for me to join them.
264. He's so stuck on himself, it's sickening.
265. " Oh, lay off, Carter, " , there is nothing wrong with Luke.
266. When I turned back to the table, I saw Dawn regarding me with a wistful expression.
267. I'd just love it if Carter showed some interest in me.
268. The Stoddards have always been hard up, and now with Luke's father gone it's even worse.
269. He's got an awful lot on his mind, and he works real hard.
270. I am sorry I tripped you this morning.
271. I'm sorry I was so rude and all.
272. He was giving me such an unmistakably flirtatious look that I felt myself blushing.
273. ... as Mr. Cassin accompanied me on the piano, I sang ......
274. I think she looks a little green, don't you ?
275. Who was that grim-looking character ( a person of a particular kind ), Tess ?
276. ... he's always been serious, like he's got all the worries of the world on his shoulders.
277. I began to read and soon got caught up in the story.
278. On the off chance that somebody might hear, I started yelling ....
279. It tickles Sammy ! Cut it out.
280. He helped me to my feet --- actually my foot.
281. ... he was wearing sweats and running shoes ..........
282. It's a bad sprain, but nothing appears to be broken.
283. Just to be on the safe side, though, I'm going to take an X-ray in case she or I missed something.
284. She took his death pretty hard.
285. It caused quite an uproar.
286. I would have to stay off that foot for a few days.
287. Well then, what did happen ? An old football injury act up ?
288. Folks around here know, she has more than a few screws loose.
289. That was more than twenty five years ago, she ought to be over it by now.
290. Don't get all riled up, Tess. You don't have to fly into a passion about it
291. But if you do get into a passion, why don't you get into one with me, not at me ?
292. Usually when a guy says a girl is nice, he means she's boring, or a goody-goody.
293. Oh, Luke just made this crack and it broke me up.
294. As for Carly, she continued to give me dirty looks in chorus, so I kept out of her way as much as possible.
295. You can't eat it raw because it's sour as anything.
296. You know, that first day I met you, you give me quite a start being up in Billy's old tree house.
297. Carter had made a major effort to get on my good side again ......
298. C'mon, you've never ridden my wheels before.
299. That was really juvenile, Carter ! I said in disgust.
300. Well, it would've been a nice gesture.
301. As I pulled up to the station ........
302. He'd probably appreciate having someone to help him catch up on things.
303. That would be real neighborly of you.
304. I am just irked at my brother for not ..... telling me.
305. It is real nice of you to go to this trouble and all.
306. My little sister got sick and Mom couldn't take off work.
307. Sorry I forgot to give Luke your message.
308. I don't want to pressure you or anything.
309. Luke Stoddard certainly was full of surprises, not to mention talent.
310. Mom and Dad were instantly on the alert and began the usual parental inquisition. ( a series of questions that someone asks you in a threatening or unpleasant way )
311. After a while they let up on me.
312. What if our voices didn't blend well ?
313. Luke's old pickup truck pulled up into the drive. ( the area or road between your house and the street )
314. My throat's starting to get a little scratchy.
315. Luke's lips were just a breath away from mine.
316. I completely lost track of time. I guess we'd better start back.
317. What a rotten end to what had been such a promising afternoon.
318. Tess : The Stoddard boy's quite the musician.
319. Luke : She is right ! The kid is a chip off the old block. ( to be very similar to your mother or father in appearance or character )
320. I regarded him in frustration.
321. Carter, on the other hand, was obviously trying to heat things up.
322. ... her friends would think it was unsophisticated and definitely uncool.
323. I pitied whoever would have to clean up after the party.
324. This is my party and I don't want you fouling it up.
325. Carter : Here, buddy --- you get to drive. Tess and I will take the backseat.
326. Luke : I wasn't too pleased with this setup, either.
327. .... put the truck in reverse and backed out of the parking space ......
328. There was a tense, awkward silence as we rode along.
329. I was having a rotten time, too.
330. Carter : Sorry Tess, I have been talking your ear off.
331. Tess : I don't mind. It is about time you let it all out.
332. I figured they would wise up sooner or later.
333. I've just got a bad case of the jitters.
334. She doesn't look one bit jittery.
335. Luke and I waited while one act after another took the stage.
336. The minute we began to sing, I lost my stage fright.
337. I'd hang on to him if I was you.
338. Then he kissed very sweetly on the lips.
339. Katie shook her head in mock despair. ( despair that you pretend to feel )
340. I've spent most of the day slaving at my computer in the nice, cool den, and I'm beat.
341. My car is parked in the driveway.
342. Katie stalked away, hoping she appeared cool and calm in spite of the fact that she was seething inside.
343. You know that we leave at the crack of dawn tomorrow.
344. I'll call just as soon as we get settled in our new house.
345. ... her parents went through a kind of messy divorce, ......
346. Willie idolized his father and brother, and in his eyes they could do no wrong.
347. ...... so he could become tough in mind and body.
348. Somehow I can't picture you as a lawyer.
349. Won't that get you home rather late.
350. .... she had asked her mother why he was so strict with her.
351. Willie and I can clear the table tonight. Why don't you go get ready for your date.
352. I'll be home around twelve or so.
353. A friend of mine, a very terrific friend, is moving here in a few days.
354. .... maybe we could set her up with your friend Rick ....
355. Occasionally, Katie did a brief spot covering the latest fads and fashions ....
356. We stopped at Joe's for a hamburger after the party and it was mobbed.
357. If you're drifting around somewhere on Cloud Nine, we don't stand a chance of beating those JC girls.
358. This is just like old times.
359. Remember how we used to pig out in Berlin before we went out searching for .....
360. This ugly duckling became a swan because ....... who couldn't stand the sight of her, so she made some changes.
361. .......but I was pretty awful there for a while.
362. Mr. Hadley was a real dreamboat, remember Katie ?
363. Wow, wait til the kids at school take a load of that.
364. Oh, I was going with a French boy in Paris for a while, but I ditched him when I found out he was seeing somebody else on the side.
365. Think you could update me on the garbage I missed while I was away.
366. That Friday evening, Katie and Scott double-dated with Melissa and Rick.
367. I've heard a lot about you, Melissa, but nothing I've heard does you justice.
368. .... he'd be very happy if I took over his practice some day
369. You looked so pretty in that white western outfit.
370. It doesn't mean a thing. Don't be paranoid.
371. Over the next two weeks, Katie saw very little of Melissa ..........
372. Katie decided to find out why Melissa had dropped Rick like a hot potato.
373. ..... his family belongs to a really posh country club.
374. What are you doing home tonight ?
375. Monday's " Teen Scene " taping went off without a hitch.
376. I wonder what poor sap she'll hit on next ?
377. .... Melissa likes to play the field, but that doesn't make her a bad person.
378. Oh, Scott I hope you are not coming down with something. There is a lot of stomach flu going around.
379. ..... you should give me some pointers about what to say so he doesn't take it the wrong way.
380. ..... there must be girls hanging all over him afterward.
381. This is the exact same thing.
382. ..... she felt guilty about keeping the news from him, but she couldn't bring herself to mention it.
383. I guess creative talent must run in O'Connor family.
384. ..... congratulated her on landing the leading role in the musical.
385. Are you free the weekend of November 4 ?
386. I am sort of shy, and I'm not much of a talker, but if you poke me I'll probably rustle up a sentence or two
387. Ben : I guess maybe you're as nervous about talking to me as I am about talking to you.
388. Katie : That's about the size of it ( that's about the size of it spoken used to agree that what someone has said about a situation is a good or correct way of describing it )
389. Ben : I'll be sure to poke you a couple of times to get you going.
390. Katie : Okay. But not in the ribs. I am real ticklish.
391. ..... but if we run into traffic, it could take longer .......
392. ..... every time I come I feel kind of a glow.
393. For a while, I even thought about becoming a cadet, but I decided against it.
394. Do you want to freshen up or anything before we leave.
395. I bet Ben Anderson will flip out ( to feel very excited and like something very much ) when he sees you.
396. Katie gave him a mock scowl. ' Are you telling me I am getting fat ? '
397. Katie : He seems very cute.
398. Melissa : No romantic sparks ?
399. With or without false eyelashes on your nose, I like your looks.
400. Katie's heart went out to him. ' oh, I am not angry, in fact I am flattered ' You just took me by surprise, that's all.
401. Katie did a lot of heavy thinking on the plane ride back home that Sunday afternoon,
402. Katie's feeling of unease grew.
403. .... they saw Scott and Melissa making out in Scott's car.
404. .... she said it was exactly the other way around.
405. You and scott are all wrong for each other .......
406. .... between sobs Katie poured out the whole ugly story.
407. I never trusted that boy. Obviously, I was right about him all along.
408. They treated her with tender concern .......
409. You never can tell where something like this can lead.
410. I wouldn't make any demands on you or anything
411. .... all the problems that had plagued them the night befor emagically disappeared.
412. You and Johnnie were always pretty tight ......
413. I am doing pretty well, all things considered.
414. .... when you do know, let me in on it.
415. It's been snowing like crazy up here.
416. .... the sunlight on all that snow is almost blinding
417. A smile tugged at his mouth.
418. Then, I am off the hook ?
419. Hank walked over to the cashier to make his purchases.
420. My eyes occasionally stray. No harm in looking, you know.
421. Darrin was good-looking, well-mannered, and he treated her as an equal ...
422. I was going to fix the plug on D.C's heat lamp. The wires are starting to fray.
423. Marty finally made good on her threat .........
424. Eight weeks is plenty of time to make some headway .....
425. Hank looks tough, but on the inside, he's a real softie.
426. The drone of an engine drowned out their laughter.
427. They are hard to spot because they blend in with the woods and snow
428. It won't open from the inside.
429. The film was a spy thriller.
430. ..... the car picked up speed again and drove off before they could catch up to it.
431. It's got to be more than the money.
432. Hank : If you're going to keep seeing this guy, well then, maybe I'll start looking around too.
433. Marty : Suit yourself. There's already too much of that going around.
434. .... it was up to her to smooth things over.
435. ..... the flow of customers slowed to a trickle, then stopped altogether.
436. Hank : Are you any good at puzzles.
437. Marty : I am not too bad.
438. Hank stared at her with mock awe.
439. My fingers work faster to music.
440. Lila's the one who gives me grief.

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