Дипломная работа: Structural and semantic Characteristics of Nouns

2. tohaveamindtodosomething (agreatmind, agoodmind) — иметь желание что-либо сделать, быть склонным что-либо сделать

I have a great mind to have a serious talk with her.

3. to fly into a passion — прийти в бешенство

If you contradict him, he will fly into a passion.

4. to get in a fury (in a rage) — прийти и ярость

If you contradict him, he will get in a fury (in a rage).

5. to take a fancy to (chiefly with names of living beings) — проникнуться симпатией, по чувствоватьрасположение

I wonder why she took a fancy to the little girl.

6. in a low (loud) voice — тихо (громко)

Don't speak in a low voice.

7. a great many (with countables) — много

I have spoken to him a great many times.

8. a great deal (with uncountables) — много

We can't skate to-day, there is a great deal of snow on the ice.

9. it is a pity —жаль

It is a pity you did not go to the concert last night

10. it is a shame — стыдно

It is a shame not to know these elementary things.

11. it is a pleasure — приятно

It is a pleasure to read beautiful poetry.

12. as a result —в результате

As a result of the inhabitants' strenuous efforts the damaged city

13. to have a good time — хорошо провести время

Last night we went to an evening party and had a very good time.

14. to be at a loss —быть в недоумении

She was at a loss what to say.

15. at a glance — сразу, с первого взгляда

She saw at a glance that something had happened.

b) The use of definite article with nouns in some set expressions.