23. I
suspected at once that his unfortunate brother
had been causing trouble again. 24. In that remote village people were suspicious of strangers. 25. Dick in an unconscious gesture,
ran his hand over his hair and ajusted the scarf. 26. Both she and Jane were rather conscious of their ages and conscious of having
put their first youth behind them. 27. For the first time she was conscious of a second self, whose existence she had not
suspected. 28. She was never at a loss for something to say, never conscious of groping around for a topic. 29. There was no noise,
no effort, no consciousness in anything he did; but in everything an indescribable lightness, which was so graceful.
B. 1. You ought to know me well enough by now to know that I would never let sentiment interfere with business. 2. Evidently
his little adventure had not interfered with either his spirits or his appetite. 3. Old Thomas had never interfered to the smallest
degree in the affairs of others. 4. Don't you realize that any interference at this stage can be extremely dangerous? 5. The constant
chatter of the children prevented him from working. 6. His health was seriously affected and he suffered from constant
sleeplessness. 7. The crops are high, they need constant care and the work is hard. 8. For centuries the atom resisted all attempts to
discover the secret of its structure. 9. My heart still resisted what my head was telling me. 10. They caught him by the wrist and led
him; he went without resistance. 11. It was years since any woman had spoken to him in that way; Mr. Honey was irresistibly
reminded of his dead wife. 12. This is only a short story but the author's outlook is reflected in it. 13. Alan's lamplit figure was
reflected clearly in the window beside his desk. 14. Sea voyages promote reflection. 15. At this point in his reflections he arrived
at Riskin Street. 16. He had gone to Switzerland to admire the landscape. 17. As he sat at tea with the family all his admiration for
the charm and prettiness of the girl filled him afresh. 18. "Cecily lives at my place in the coun try under the charge of her admirable
governess," said Jack. 19. I admired tremendously the way he defended us. 20. His self-control aroused my helpless admiration. 21.1
think you've caught the tune admirably.
3. Paraphrase the following sentences using your active vocabulary:
A. 1. I don't quite understand what you mean. 2. I've made it a rule to get up early every day, and I'm none the worse for it. 3.