Task 1. Point out the Absolute Participial Constructions and
translate the sentences into Russian.
1. He reached out across the table, his hand covering Marsha’s.
2. Iris stared out over the landscape, her chin cupped in her hand.
3. She stopped, a red spot on each cheekbone.
4. Old Jolyon stood at the bottom of the bed, his hands folded in
front of him.
5. And, cigar in mouth, old Jolyon said: “Play me some Chopin.”
6. Chance was silent, his eyes intent on Silvertip.
7. They set out with a lantern, Burdick telling his tale.
8. Treleaven stood by the radio panel, his fingers fixed on the clock.
9. He stood, his hands behind him.
10. One night, Winifred having gone to the theatre, he sat down
with a cigar, to think.
11. He looked at her intently, his curiosity reviving.
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