Vocabulary. to attend the local grammar school – посещать местную грамматическую школу

to attend the local grammar school – посещать местную грамматическую школу

to play supporting roles – играть второстепенные роли

to become a part owner of – стать совладельцем чего-либо

a comedy with strong elements of farce – комедия с сильными элементами фарса

a masterpiece of the period – шедевр этого периода

to move away from farce towards romance – уйти от фарса в сторону романтики

to deal with – быть связанным

to praise smith – касаться воспевать что-либо

Festivals in Britain

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St. Valentine's Day.

St. Valentine is the patron saint of lovers, and on 14 February young men and women declare their feelings for each other. But the tradition is to do so anonymously. Valentine's Day cards and romantic flowers such as red rose are sent which, although they carry messages of undying love, are always left unsigned. Indeed, some people go to great length to disguise their handwiring, in order to maintain their anonymity. Many people hope for cards on St. Valentine's Day and failure to receive any cause great disappointment.

Patron – покровитель

Anonymously – анонимно

Unsigned – без подписи

to go to great lengths – идти на все

to disguise – скрывать

disappointment – разочарование

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