Ex. IV (B), p. 195

Unit Eight Ex. II (B), p. 194

1. Before Erik began working at the University.he had changed many times from one job to another (he had had many different jobs). 2. Mr. Cowlishaw had not lived two days in the town before his first patient came to him. 3. Gordon had had a talk with his father before Enid saw him. 4. He had not talked for five minutes before I understood that he was very familiar with the problem. 5. I think he got our telegram before he and his family started off for the coast. 6. We had not gone two miles before the ruins of a castle appeared on the horizon. 7. Before Mr. Drake went to the Thayers, he left a telegram with Irene, the secretary of his publishers. 8. He rushed to the door (only) to discover that it was closed. 9. The next day the children woke up to see that it was snowing.

I. "You've get to draw the line somewhere. You can't let her always-have her way." 2. Enid hoped that she would get used (accustomed) to the new place in the long run. 3. Enid put up with many things in the family but she felt that her

patience was running out. She was annoyed to see Gordon running his father's errands. Gordon was able to run the business himself, without his father's help. 4. Enid felt that things at home were becoming more and more complicated. She was constantly being accused of neglecting her duties. She could hardly control herself. 5. She realized that as things stood then it would be useless to try to have her own way. 6. That day she did not feel like working. 7. She looked at herself in the mirror. She looked run-down. 8. Enid went to the station alone. She hoped that her decisive step would bring Gordon to his senses. But her action made things worse. 9. Mrs. Packletide went out of her way to gain popularity. 10. It was only Miss Mebbin who knew the secret that lay behind Mrs. Packletide's popularity and she made the most of her advantage. 11. "He seems to be talking sense," thought Professor Cunningham. 12. It was just like Ernest not to hesitate to express his likes and dislikes. 13. Her time was running out, and yet she had not told him the most important thing. 14. The latest exhibition of modern painting drew big crowds (a lot of people). 15. Lionel was so agitated that at first he could not make out what was written in the note. 16. There is nothing like a cup of hot strong tea when one feels tired. 17. "Look here, gentlemen," said Mr. Gregg. "What you suggest doesn't make any sense. Who would want (wish) to see a plain wooden fence in an art gallery?" 18. Мог jumped up from his seat and made for the door. 19. The Kid was in no hurry to keep (carry out) his promise and Thacker decided to have it out with him. "I'd like to know where we stand," said Thacker, looking the Kid up and down. "When are you going to keep your promise? Why are you so slow in doing it?" 20. Now that Martin was quite well again, he worked from morning till night to make up for lost time. 21. Alice stood by Jane in all her troubles. 22. I saw her in the street now and then, but she never greeted me. 23. He was startled at the news.

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