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amid: among, used normally only in poetry.
He was shouted at: he was shouted at by the crew of the ship, to
warn him that he must go on board.
set: turned, but in a fixed, motionless position, because she was
seized by powerful emotions which made her unable to take any
decision.
A. Answer these questions:
1. What were the circumstances of Eveline’s life that had changed?
2. “Her father was not so bad then.” “He was usually bad on
Saturday nights.” What do these remarks suggest to you?
3. “It was hard work.” Describe Eveline’s work at home and at
the Stores.
4. What facts about Frank have you learnt from the story?
5. “He would save her.” “He would drown her.” Explain this
change in Eveline’s thoughts about Frank.
B. Use each of these words in a sentence, to show that you understand
its meaning:
anguish fervent invariable melancholy provisions
cripple (n) inhale lodge (v) odour review (v)
Ñ. Find expressions in the story with the same meaning as those below:
1) she could smell dusty cotton cloth;
2) hurry up;
3) to spend foolishly;
4) left in her care;
5) he used to walk home with her;
6) the avenue grew dark;
7) she had not much time left;
8) To prevent the family from breaking up;
9) (The memory of her mother) held her as if by the power
of magic;
10) She had a quick sight of the boat.
D. Put in the missing prepositions or adverbs:
1. She had consented to go ¾
2. She had to work hard both ¾ the house and ¾ business.
3. What would they say ... her ¾ the Stores when they found
¾ that she had run ¾ ¾ a fellow?
4. Her place would be filled ... advertisement.
      amid: among, used normally only in poetry.
      He was shouted at: he was shouted at by the crew of the shi p, to
warn him that he must go on board.
      set: turned, but in a fixed, motionless position, because she was
seized by powerful emotions which made her unable to take any
decision.

A. Answer these questions:
     1. What were the circumstances of Eveline’s life that had changed?
     2. “Her father was not so bad then.” “He was usually bad on
Saturday nights.” What do these remarks suggest to you?
     3. “It was hard work.” Describe Eveline’s work at home and at
the Stores.
     4. What facts about Frank have you learnt from the story?
     5. “He would save her.” “He would drown her.” Explain this
change in Eveline’s thoughts about Frank.
B. Use each of these words in a sentence, to show that you understand
its meaning:
   anguish      fervent    invariable   melancholy provisions
 cri pple (n)   inhale      lodge (v)       odour       review (v)
Ñ. Find expressions in the story with the same meaning as those below:
      1) she could smell dusty cotton cloth;
      2) hurry up;
      3) to spend foolishly;
      4) left in her care;
      5) he used to walk home with her;
      6) the avenue grew dark;
      7) she had not much time left;
      8) To prevent the family from breaking up;
      9) (The memory of her mother) held her as if by the power
of magic;
     10) She had a quick sight of the boat.
D. Put in the missing prepositions or adverbs:
      1. She had consented to go ¾
      2. She had to work hard both ¾ the house and ¾ business.
      3. What would they say ... her ¾ the Stores when they found
¾ that she had run ¾ ¾ a fellow?
      4. Her place would be filled ... advertisement.

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