Module 3 LiteratureSection 3 Words and Expressions from Module 3 Literaturescene n. a part of a play or film in which the action stays in one place for a continuous period of time:the funeral/wedding scenenude/sex scenesJuliet dies in Act IV, Scene iii. feed v.1 [T] to give food to a person, group or animal:I usually feed the neighbour’s cat while she’s away.Let’s feed the kids first and have our dinner after.[+ two objects] Do you feed your chickens corn?If you feed your dog on cakes and biscuits, it’s not surprising he’s so fat.The kids love feeding bread to the ducks.2 [I or T] If a baby or animal feeds, it eats or drinks milk:The baby only feeds once a night at the moment, thank goodness.[R] Most babies can feed themselves by the time they’re a year old.3 [T] to be enough food for a group of people or animals:This amount of pasta won’t feed ten people.4 [T] to produce or supply enough food for someone or sth.:[R] If agriculture were given priority, the country would easily be able to feed itself.Feed the world/starving.5 [T] to give a plant substances that will help it grow:Don’t forget to feed the tomatoes.serve v. to provide food or drinks:Do they serve meals in the bar?Breakfast is served in the restaurant between 7 and 9.We arrived at the hotel and were served with champagne and canapés.All recipes in this book, unless otherwise stated, will serve (= be enough for) 4 to 5 people.[+ object + adjective] Serve the tarts hot with custard or whipped cream.eager adj.wanting very much to do or have something, especially something interesting or enjoyable:the children’s eager facesShe sounded very eager to meet you.They crowded round the spokesperson, eager for any news...
