Lesson 14-Mercy at Appomattox I. Wordstudy Synonyms 3. beckon gesture V, to call, order, or signal with a movement invite of the head, hand etc. motion sIgnal Examples: I could see her beckoning (to) me from the other side of the room a Id like to stay-but work beckons, you know WBTLE BAC
W B T L E I. Word Study 3. beckon Lesson 14 – Mercy at Appomattox v. to call, order, or signal with a movement of the head, hand, etc. gesture invite motion signal Synonyms Examples: I could see her beckoning (to) me from the other side of the room. I’d like to stay—but work beckons, you know
4-Mercy at Appomat . Word Study 4. bind V to form a strong emotional or economic connection between two people, two countries, et Examples: a Commerce binds the two countries together. a The welfare of the individual is bound up with the welfare of the community. binding a.有约束力的 a The statement is unofficial and not binding on either country. WBTLE BAC
W B T L E I. Word Study 4. bind v. to form a strong emotional or economic connection between two people, two countries, etc. Examples: Commerce binds the two countries together. The welfare of the individual is bound up with the welfare of the community. binding a. 有约束力的 The statement is unofficial and not binding on either country. Lesson 14 – Mercy at Appomattox
4-Mercy at Appomat . Word Study Synonyms 5. conciliate alleviate V, to win the support or friendly feelings of moderate (someone), removing the anger or soothe distrust they felt before Antonyms Examples: alienate The explorers tried to conciliate the natives estrange with presents. a The government ignored the unions attempts at conciliation(n.安抚;调和)。 conciliatory a.安抚的,和好的 aa conciliatory gesture/attitude WBTLE BAC
W B T L E I. Word Study v. to win the support or friendly feelings of (someone), removing the anger or distrust they felt before 5. conciliate Lesson 14 – Mercy at Appomattox alleviate moderate soothe Synonyms alienate estrange Antonyms Examples: The explorers tried to conciliate the natives with presents. The government ignored the union’s attempts at conciliation (n. 安抚；调和). conciliatory a. 安抚的，和好的 a conciliatory gesture/ attitude
4-Mercy at Appomat I. Wordstudy 6. doubt ge v, a. to be uncertain about: not trust or have confidence in b. to consider unlikely Examples: a I doubt his honesty. a I doubt that she will get the job. a I doubt if/whether we will make a profit out of it WBTLE To be continued on the next pag BAC
W B T L E I. Word Study 6. doubt v. a. to be uncertain about; not trust or have confidence in b. to consider unlikely Examples: I doubt his honesty. I doubt that she will get the job. I doubt if/whether we will make a profit out of it. Lesson 14 – Mercy at Appomattox Usage To be continued on the next page
4-Mercy at Appomat I. Wordstudy In negative statements doubt is followed by that. I dont doubt that he's telling the truth. In other statements doubt is often followed by if or that, though some people feel whether is the only correct form here: I doubt whether he's telling the truth. WBTLE BAC
W B T L E I. Word Study In negative statements doubt is followed by that: • I don’t doubt that he’s telling the truth. In other statements doubt is often followed by if or that, though some people feel whether is the only correct form here: • I doubt whether he’s telling the truth. Lesson 14 – Mercy at Appomattox