IN THE MORNING

IN THE MORNING

Written by Michael Cronin

Book Description

A gripping thriller set in the 1940s, in a parallel history, in a Britain occupied by the Nazis

Product Description

In a Britain which has been invaded by the Nazis and living under occupation for several years, Frank is injured in an ambush attack carried out by the group of freedom fighters to which he belongs. Lying wounded on the ground, he is found by a young girl who takes him to her family's sprawling family mansion. Before he knows it he is a prisoner - she keeps him locked in a room, unbeknownst to the rest of her family. Then Frank discovers that the family are Nazi collaborators - and realizes he is in terrible danger...

Vocabulary

1.     haul

to pull something heavy slowly and with difficulty

They hauled the boat out of the water.

She hauled herself up into the tree.

2.    Stumble

•[I] to step awkwardly while walking or running and fall or begin to fall

Running along the beach, she stumbled on a log and fell on the sand.

In the final straight Meyers stumbled, and although he didn't fall it was enough to lose him first place.

•[I usually + adverb or preposition] to walk in a way which does not seem controlled

We could hear her stumbling about/around the bedroom in the dark.

He pulled on his clothes and stumbled into the kitchen.

3.   Ornamental

beautiful rather than useful

a bowl of ornamental china fruit

The handles on each side of the box are purely ornamental (= They are for decoration only).

4.    Decent

•socially acceptable or good

Everyone should be entitled to a decent wage/standard of living.

I thought he was a decent sort of person.

It was very decent (= kind) of you to help.

It made quite a decent-sized (= large) hole.

After the recent scandal, the priest is expected to do the decent thingand resign from his position.

•informal dressed or wearing clothes

Are you decent yet?

You can come in now, I'm decent.

5.    Anguish

extreme unhappiness caused by physical or mental suffering

His anguish at the outcome of the court case was very clear.

In her anguish she forgot to leave a message.

6.    Glance

[I usually + adverb or preposition] to give a quick short look

She glanced around/round the room to see who was there.

He glanced up from his book as I passed.

Could you glance over/through this letter and see if it's alright?

7.   Sprawl

[I] to spread the arms and legs out carelessly and untidily while sitting or lying down

I knocked into her in the corridor and sent her sprawling (= knocked her over).

8.    Shrubbery

•[C] a part of a garden where a lot of shrubs have been planted

•[U] a group of shrubs

9.    Undergrowth

a mass of bushes, small trees and plants growing under the trees of a wood or forest

10. Cemetery

an area of ground in which dead bodies are buried, especially one which is not next to a church

11. Hobnob

to spend time being friendly with someone who is important or famous

She often has her picture in the papers, hobnobbing with the rich and famous.

12. Reflect

[I or T] If a surface reflects light, heat, sound, or an image, it sends the light, etc. back and does not absorb it

13. Occasion

•a particular time, especially when something happens or has happened

We met on several occasions to discuss the issue.

I've heard him be rude to her on a number of occasions.

I seem to remember that on that occasion he was with his wife.

•a special or formal event

Sara's party was quite an occasion - there were over a hundred people there.

At the wedding he sang a song specially written for the occasion.

I have a suit but I only wear it on special occasions.

The coronation of a new king is, of course, a historic occasion.

Congratulations on the occasion of your wedding anniversary.

•formal an opportunity or reason for doing something or for something to happen

The 200th anniversary of Mozart's death was the occasion for hundreds of special films, books and concerts.

An occasion may arise when you can use your knowledge of French.

The bride took/used the occasion to make a short speech.

on occasion

sometimes, but not often

He has, on occasion, made a small mistake.

14. Chap

a man

He's a friendly sort of a chap.

15. Ignoble

morally bad and making you feel ashamed

an ignoble action/idea