P13
1. the problem of construction: the problem of structuring
a piece of writing
2. truthfulness: reality, trueness, reliability, authenticity,
actuality, fidelity, faithfulness, exactness, genuineness
3. cruder kind: simpler kind
4. in the main: mainly
5. detachment: (of a person or an opinion)being objective,
not influenced by other people’s opinion; not showing
much personal feeling
6. regard for form: attention, consideration for aesthetic
principles
7. instinct(s): nature; natural tendency, native aptitude,
inborn drive, natural sense, intuition, natural inclination,
tendency
8.
Trotskyists: Trotsky/Leon Davidovitch, assumed name
of Lev D. Bronsein (1879-1940) Russian revolutionary,
twice exiled to Siberia for Marxist activities, and
with Lenin organized the revolution of Nov. 1917,
and conducted the peace negotiations with Germany.
As Commissar of War he was responsible for the raising
of the Red Army. In 1925, he was expelled from the
Council of People’s Commissars, and from the party
in 1927. Exiled in 1929, he settled in Mexico, where
he was assassinated possible at Stalin’s instigation.
His work: History of the Russian Revolution.
9. Franco: Banamonde Francisco, (1892-70) Spanish
dictator, was appointed chief of staff in 1935; Governor
of the Canary Islands in 1936; dismissed from this
post by the Popular Front government, he plotted an
uprising with German and Italian assistance, and on
the outbreak of civil war, organized the invasion
of Spain by Moorish troops and legionaries.
P14
1. subtle: understated, indirect, delicate, light,
refined
2. picturesquely: colorful, striking, distinctive,
attractive, charming, imaginative
3. perfect: bring to perfection, develop, complete,
accomplish, achieve, fulfill
4. outgrow: to grow, develop larger, bigger, out of
something
5. fuse: merge, blend, mingle, join, link, combine,
associate
6. be bound to: be destined to; be certain to
7.
with some clarity: to certain degree I am sure that…
P15
1.
public-spirited: willingness and the desire to serve
people and do what is necessary or helpful for all
without regard for self-advantage
2. bout: an attack of illness
3. demon: devil, evil spirit;
4. for all (that one knows): in spite of; considering
how little …
5. squall: cry out loudly or violently; scream
6. efface: reduce, make less
