 50  2. He remained absurd, but the sincerity of his passion excited one's sympathy. I could understand how his wife must feel for him. (W. S. Maugham) 3. Well, he has told me all his story. I feel for him so much. (H. James) (11) to drive at (to get at) — to mean, to intend 1. But look here, you can see what I'm driving at, can't you? It would surely be quite easy for you to get me in on your visits to the docks. (J. Wain) 2. "Just don't make things complicated, Tony," she said gently. "You may think you're having fun, but it's bound to be serious for other people." — "What are you getting at, Prue? If there's some thing on your mind, tell me." — "Very well then. I'll tell you. I mean that you and Lilly are having an affair." (M. Wilson) 3. "I could never bear the thought of any child of mine going to the Coloured Mission School." — "What are you getting at"? Anthony's in a white school, isn't he?" (G. Gordon) Exercises I. Translate into Russian. 1. For all the work they put into the ground, they had little to show for their pains. (K. Prichard) 50 |
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