Chapter7 Ⅲ~Chapter8 Ⅳ

Words & Expressions

1. to the fore

Mr. Owen's little arrangements again to the fore.

explanation: to or in a position of importance or influence

e.g Environmental issues came to the fore in the 1980s.

2.in a pinch

He'll be a good man in a pinch.

explanation: used to say that you could do something if necessary in a difficult or urgent situation

e.g. If you're in a pinch, I'm sure they'd look after Jenny for a while.

3.robe in

Blore was easily roped in.

explanation: to persuade someone to help you in a job or join in an activity, especially when they do not want to

e.g. Denise roped me into selling tickets.

4.get the wind up

After the racket last night this young Mr. Marston gets the wind up and poisons himself.

explanation: informal if you get the wind up, you became anxious or frightened

Good sentences

On the main terrace, Mr. Justice Wargrave sat huddled in a porter's chair. His head was poked down well into his neck.