He has acquired an extraordinary command of the English language. Paul Getty acquired a fortune in the oil business 5. pay off: be successful Example His hard work paid off when he got the promotion. John studied hard before the examination, and it paid off. He received n a 6. dignity: true worth and nobleness of character Example The real dignity of a man lies in what he is: not in what he has A mans dignity depends on his character, not his wealth 7. incredible: unbelievable The plot of the book is incredible. The hero fought with incredible bravery. 8. thanks to: owing to, on account of, because Example Thanks to Johns kind help, we finished early. Thanks to her efforts, the project proved to be a success. 9. dream of: have a dream (about something) Example When I was young I dreamed of becoming a surgeon He dreams of going to Europe. 10. come true: happen just as was wished, expected, dreamed, etc E xample One's dreams do not always come true. It took years of planning and saving, but their seagoing vacation came true at last ll. pay back: return what is owing It is high time he paid me back the $100 he owes me. The sum was paid back to the bank with interest 12. mature: become mature ramp le The trees are maturing into their full green color. His character matured during these years. Notes to the text• He has acquired an extraordinary command of the English language. • Paul Getty acquired a fortune in the oil business. 5. pay off: be successful Example: • His hard work paid off when he got the promotion. • John studied hard before the examination, and it paid off. He received an A. 6. dignity: true worth and nobleness of character Example: • The real dignity of a man lies in what he is; not in what he has. • A man's dignity depends on his character, not his wealth. 7. incredible: unbelievable Example: • The plot of the book is incredible. • The hero fought with incredible bravery. 8. thanks to: owing to, on account of , because Example: • Thanks to John's kind help, we finished early. • Thanks to her efforts, the project proved to be a success. 9. dream of: have a dream (about something) Example: • When I was young I dreamed of becoming a surgeon. • He dreams of going to Europe. 10. come true: happen just as was wished, expected, dreamed, etc. Example: • One's dreams do not always come true. • It took years of planning and saving, but their seagoing vacation came true at last. 11. pay back: return what is owing Example: • It is high time he paid me back the $100 he owes me. • The sum was paid back to the bank with interest 12. mature: become mature Example: • The trees are maturing into their full green color. • His character matured during these years. Notes to the Text