The use of the indefinite article with nouns in set expressions.
1. in a hurry — второпях Things done in a hurry are done badly. 2. to have a mind to do something (a great mind, a good mind) — иметь желание что-либо сделать, быть склонным что-либо сделать I have a great mind to have a serious talk with her. 3. to fly into a passion — прийти в бешенство If you contradict him, he will fly into a passion. 4. to get in a fury (in a rage) — прийти в ярость If you contradict him, he will get in a fury (in a rage). 5. to take a fancy to (chiefly with names of living beings) — проникнуться симпатией, почувствовать расположение I wonder why she took a fancy to the little girl. 6. in a low (loud) voice — тихо (громко) Don't speak in a low voice. 7. a great many (with countables) — много I have spoken to him a great many times. 8. a great good deal (with uncountables) — много They spent a great deal of money. 9. it is a pity — жаль It is a pity you did not go to the concert last night. 10. it is a shame — стыдно; жаль It is a shame not to know these elementary things. It's a shame she wasn't here to see it. 11. it is a pleasure — приятно It is a pleasure to read beautiful poetry. 12. as a result — в результате As a result of the inhabitants' strenuous efforts the damaged city was soon rebuilt. 13. to have a good time — хорошо провести время Last night we went to an evening party and had a very good time. 14. to be at a loss — быть в недоумении She was at a loss what to say 15. at a glance — сразу, с первого взгляда She saw at a glance that something had happened.
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