Under the Moon(For 25/05/10)

Today's introducing sentences

1. Commander
   meaning
   　cases:指揮官・司令官　
   　
   context: 'Three hunderd years ago , Earth nearly died,' Rilla said. 'Earth stopped dying because of the AOL. But now, over Europe, the AOL is braking up. We would like you to talk to Earth Commander.
   
   Definition;an officer of any rank who is in charge of a group of soldiers or a particular military activity:
   ex1.)the American Commander, General Otis
   ex2.)our platoon commander



2. march(ed)
   meaning; 〔軍隊式｛ぐんたい しき｝の〕行進｛こうしん｝、行軍｛こうぐん｝
   ◆隊列を組み、一定のリズムに合わせて手足を規則的に動かしながら歩くこと。
   
   context; Just then, Commander Zadak came out of the gate. He was a very tall, big man with blue eyes and a lot of white hair. Two guards marched in front of him, and two guards marched behind him. They all carried guns.
   
   Definition : [intransitive] if soldiers or other people march somewhere, they walk there quickly with firm regular steps
   ex1.)On 29 August the royal army marched into Inverness.
   ex2.)He gathered his troops and prepared to march on the capital (=march to the capital in order to attack it).
   ex3.)We marched 50 km across the foothills.
   




3. destroy
   meaning; ①〔形あるものを〕損なう、駄目にする、完全に使えなくする
   　　　　　②〔建物や都市などを〕破壊する、粉砕する、荒廃させる
   
   
   context;He's always talking about Mars. In the end, he's going to destroy Earth.'
   
   Definition :to damage something so badly that it no longer exists or cannot be used or repaired:
   ex1.)The school was completely destroyed by fire.
   ex2.)companies that are polluting and destroying the environment.
   



4. satellite
   meaning; （人口）衛星・通信衛星[noun]
   
   context;'We want to talk to Earth Commander about the AOL. We have new numbers from the satellite.
   
   Definition :a machine that has been sent into space and goes around the Earth, moon etc, used for radio, television, and other electronic communication:
   ex1.)the launch of a communications and weather satellite.
   ex2.)This broadcast comes live via satellite from New York.
   

(Comment)
These words and phrases including "Under the Moon" . It is in the library.(English Garden)
When I was looking up "Under the Monn" on Longman English Dictionary Online and "英辞郎",It was difficult to choose meaning and just fit choose meaning (case by case)
※In this case of difficult a little.

Tittle: Under the Moon　(ROWENA AKINYEMI)
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White Death For 11/05/10

Today's introducing sentences

1. Inspector
   meaning
   　cases:検察官・調査官など　
   　
   context: They're young, and they want to see new countries and new towns and new people. That's all. I see,' the inspector said.~
   
   Definition;1BO an official whose job is to check that something is satisfactory and that rules are being obeyed:
   ex1.)ticket inspectors
   ex2.)a Health and Safety inspector
   ex3.)Standards of discipline at the school were strongly criticized in the inspector's report.



2. courtroom
   meaning; 法廷[noun]
   
   context; 'All stand, please.' Everybody stood up ,and the judge came into the courtroom. He went to his chair and sat down
   
   
   Definition : [countable]a room in a law court where cases are judged




3. Jury
   meaning; 陪審員、陪審員団[noun]
   
   context; 'But are they tubes of toothpaste?' he asked. No, men and women of the jury, they are not. Oh no. There is no toothpaste in these tubes.~
   
   
   Definition :SCL a group of 12 ordinary people who listen to the details of a case in court and decide whether someone is guilty or not:
   ex1.)the members of the jury
   ex2.)The jury found him not guilty.
   ex3.)the right to trial by jury

(Comment)
These words and phrases including "White Death" . It is in the library.
When I was looking up "White Death" on Longman English Dictionary Online and "英辞郎",It was difficult to choose meaning and just fit choose meaning (case by case)
※法律ものが舞台となっている小説などは、わかりにくい名詞がたくさんあると思います・・・

Tittle: White Death　(TIM VICARY)
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Robinson Crusoe for Children(４)for 20/07/10

Today's introducing sentences

1. path
   meaning
   　cases)〔踏み固められてできた〕小道、細道
   　　
   context: It was no easy thing to carry all my goods up the steep path to this level plain. I worked hard for many days; but, then, there was nothing else to do, and I must needs keep busy.
   
   Definition;a track that has been made deliberately or made by many people walking over the same ground:
   ex1.)I walked nervously up the garden path towards the front door.
   ex2.)a well-worn path across the grass
   ex3.)Follow the path along the river to the bridge.
   ex4.)a path leading to the summer house



2. hatchet
   meaning; 手おの[noun]
   
   context; So I set to work. I had never handled a tool in my life. But I had a saw, an ax, and several, hatchets; and I soon learned to use them all.
   
   
   Definition : [countable]a small axe with a short handle




3. fearful
   meaning;〔嵐などが〕恐ろしい、ものすごい
   
   context;I was busy behind my tent when I heard a fearful noise above my head. Before I could look up, a great load of earth and stones came tumbling down.


Definition;[ frightened that something might happen]:a shy and fearful child



4. cluster(s)
   meaning; 〔果実・花などの〕房、塊[noun]
   
   context; Here I found several different kinds of fruits. There were grapevines covering the trees, and huge clusters of ripe grapes were hanging from them.
   
   
   Definition :a group of things of the same kind that are very close together:
   ex.1)a cluster of low farm buildings
   ex.2) a cluster of red berries
   ex.3) a diamond cluster ring
   

(Comment)
These words and phrases including "Robinson Crusoe for Children" . It is in Web site.
When I was looking up "Robinson Crusoe for Children" on Longman English Dictionary Online and "英辞郎",It was difficult to choose meaning and just fit choose meaning (case by case)

｛ここからは日本語で：予習などについて｝
　授業中に、ブログの更新をすることはもちろん、空いている時間（特に授業終了後）などを使って、図書館にあるEnglish Garden の本を読んでみることを中心にしています。（時々、英字新聞に目を通してみることや、ニュースのスクリプトなどにも目を通しています。）

Robinson Crusoe for Children(3)for 13/07/10

Today's introducing sentences

1. raft
   meaning
   　cases)いかだ、（漂流物）
   　　
   context: I had no oars nor any sail for my raft. But the water was smooth, the tide was flowing in, and a gentle wind was blowing toward the land.
   
   Definition;
   ex1.) a flat floating structure, usually made of pieces of wood tied together, used as a boat
   ex2.) a raft of something a large number of things:The company has launched a whole raft of new software products.
   ex3.)a flat floating structure that you can sit on, jump from etc when you are swimming



2. savage
   meaning; 粗野な人、（野）蛮人
   
   context; The thought of being alone on a desert island made me feel very sad.I should have been glad at that moment to see even the face of a savage.
   
   Definition : [old-fashioned not polite]a very offensive word for someone who has a simple, traditional way of life




3. load(ed)
   meaning;荷物を積んだ(副)
   
   context; All these things I loaded with much care upon my raft.Then I gathered up as many clothes as I could find; also a spare sail, a hammock, and some bedding.


Definition; a loaded vehicle or container is full of things:
ex1.)a loaded trailer
ex2.)She came back carrying a loaded tray.



4. rough
   meaning; でこぼこの土地、乱暴者（British English）[noun] 天候が荒れた[adj.]
   
   context; I let myself down into the water and began to swim. The sea was rough. The money was heavy. It was all I could do to reach the land.
   
   Definition : [weather/sea with strong wind or storms]:The ship went down in rough seas.
   

(Comment)
These words and phrases including "Robinson Crusoe for Children" . It is in Web site.
When I was looking up "Robinson Crusoe for Children" on Longman English Dictionary Online and "英辞郎",It was difficult to choose meaning and just fit choose meaning (case by case)

Robinson Crusoe for Children(2)

Today's introducing sentences

1. tide(s)
   meaning
   　cases) 潮、潮の流れ
   　　
   context: He showed me how to steer and manage the vessel. He told me about the tides and the compass and how to reckon the ship's course.
   
   Definition; he regular rising and falling of the level of the sea



2. reckon(ed)
   meaning; 数える、計算する
   
   context; There were also knives and hatchets and little looking-glasses. We reckoned that each one of these would buy a slave.
   
   Definition : [spoken especially British English ] to think or suppose something
   ex.1)Do you reckon he'll agree to see us?
   ex.2)The police reckon that whoever killed Dad was with him earlier that day.
   ex.3)'There's nothing we can do about it.' 'You reckon (=used to express doubt or disagreement)?'




3. swiftly
   meaning;速く、迅速に(副)
   
   context; For several days the weather was fine. The ship sped swiftly on her way, and every one was happy and hopeful.
   Definition: one of the light soft things that cover a bird's body


Definition; happening or done quickly and immediately:
ex.1)My letter received a swift reply.
ex.2)She shot a swift glance at Paul.



4. fierce
   meaning; 激しい、すさまじい
   
   context; Then a great storm came up from the southeast. I had seen many a fierce storm, but never one so terrible as this.
   
   
   Definition : done with a lot of energy and strong feelings, and sometimes violent:
   ex.1)fierce fighting in the city
   ex.2)The government's policies came under fierce attack.
   ex.3) a fierce debate
   ex.4)fierce competition between the companies



5. lodging
   meaning; 〔一時的な〕滞在場所、住まい(noun)
   
   context; It did not take me long to come down from my lodging place. I looked out toward the sea.
   
   Definition : a place to stay:
   ex)It's £90 a week for board and lodging (=meals and a room).

(Comment)
These words and phrases including "Robinson Crusoe for Children" . It is in Web site.
When I was looking up "Robinson Crusoe for Children" on Longman English Dictionary Online and "英辞郎",It was difficult to choose meaning and just fit choose meaning (case by case)


Next week will be change book!(...の予定)

Robinson Crusoe for Children

Today's introducing sentences

1. spread
   meaning
   　cases) 広がること、発散
   　　
   context: when something affects or is known about by more people or involves a larger area
   
   Definition; I liked to watch the ships as they came in with their white sails spread to the wind.　I liked to think of the strange lands which they must have visited, and of the many wonderful things they must have passed.



2. toss(ed)
   meaning; 揺れる
   
   context; On the very first night the wind began to blow. The waves rolled high. The ship was tossed this way and that. Never had I seen such a storm.
   
   Definition : to throw something, especially something light, with a quick gentle movement of your hand
   ex.1)She crumpled the letter and tossed it into the fire.
   ex.2)Toss that book over, will you?
   ex.3)'Catch!' said Sandra, tossing her bag to him.
   ex.4)Frank tossed her the newspaper.




3. feather
   meaning;羽、羽毛(noun)
   
   context; "If you want to see the world," he said, "you must sail with me." And then he told me that he was going again to Africa, to trade with the black people there. He would carry out a load of cheap trinkets to exchange for gold dust and feathers and other rare and curious things.
   
   Definition: one of the light soft things that cover a bird's body

(Comment)
These words and phrases including "Robinson Crusoe for Children" . It is in Web site.
When I was looking up "Robinson Crusoe for Children" on Longman English Dictionary Online and "英辞郎",It was difficult to choose meaning and just fit choose meaning (case by case)


Next week will be change book!

The Long White Cloud(2)

Today's introducing sentences

1. comfortable
   meaning
   　cases) 人がくつろいだ、ゆったりした
   　　
   context: Many hands reached out to him. He was carried onto the verandah and made comfortable.
   
   Definition; making you feel physically relaxed, without any pain or without being too hot, cold etc



2. unpleasant
   meaning; 不愉快な
   
   context; Then the car car he had passed came up and stopped beside him. An unpleasant face stared at him from the front passenger seat.
   
   Definition : not pleasant or enjoyable:
   ex.1) an unpleasant experience
   ex.2) an extremely unpleasant smell
   ex.3) an unpleasant surprise
   



3. excitement
   meaning;興奮(noun)
   
   context; She fitted a key into the lock on the box. "It'll be just right .""It'll be a right mistake, I think," he said. But he could not keep the excitement out of his voice.
   
   Definition: the feeling of being excited
   ex1.) The news caused great excitement among scientists.
   ex2.) sexual excitement

(Comment)
These words and phrases including "The Long White Cloud" . It is in the library.
When I was looking up "The Lon White Cloud" on Longman English Dictionary Online and "英辞郎",It was difficult to choose meaning.

Tittle: The LOng White Cloud　(Jennifer Bassett)
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Next week will be change book!