Word/ overgrown
Context/ Are you a great overgrown dwarf that has cut off its beard?
Definition/covered with plants that have been allowed to grow wild and have not been controlled
Example/ an overgrown path, The garden's completely overgrown with weeds.
Word/ Dwarf
Context/ same as above
Definition/(in stories) a creature like a small man,who has magic powers and who is usually described as living and working under the ground, especially working with metal
Word/idiot
Context/I see you are an idiot
Definition/a person with very low intelligence who cannot think or behave normally
Example/ When I lost my passport, I felt such an idiot.
Word/Dominion
Context/ Did you come to enter my dominions?
Definition/(formal)an area controlled by one ruler
Example/ the vast dominions of the Chinese Empire
Word/wreck
Context/This may wreck all.
Definition/to damage or destroy something
Example/ The weather wrecked all our plans.
Word/flaming
Context/ Edmund full in the face, her eyes flaming
Definition/ full of anger
Example/ a flaming argument / temper
Word/ dreadful
Context/ Edmund felt sure that she was going to do something dreadful but he seemed unable to move.
Definition/ used to emphasize how bad something is
Example/ She's making a dreadful mess of things.
Word/ sledge
Context/ Come and sit with me here on the sledge and I will put my mantle round you and we will talk.
Definition/A vehicle for travelling over snow and ice,with long narrow strips of wood or metal instead of wheels. Larger sledges are pulled by horses or dogs and smaller ones are used for going down hills as a sport or for pleasure.
2008年7月15日火曜日
NARNIA
Word/ parcel
Context/ Faun was so busy picking up its parcels that at first it did not reply.
Definition / something that is wrapped in paper or put into a thick envelope so that it can be sent
by mail,carried easily ,or given as a present
Example/ There's a parcel and some letters for you.
Word/ Bow
Context/ It made her a little bow.
Definition/to move your head forwards and downwards
Example/ He bowed low to the assembled crowd.
Word/inquisitive
Context/ I don't want to be inquisitive.
Definition/ asking too many questions and trying to find out about what other peole are doing
Example/ Dont't be so inquisitive . It's none of your business.
Word/ puzzled
Context/ Lusy still a little puzzled.
Definition/ unable to understand sth or the reason for sth
Example/ He looked puzzled so I repeated the question.
Word/ delighted
Context/ I am delighted.
Definition/ very pleased
Example/ A delighted smile
Word/ melancholy
Context/Mr Tumnus in rather melancholy voice.
Definition/very sad or making you feel sadness
Example/ The melancholy song died away.
Word/ reign
Context/ Daughter of Eve from the far land of Spare Oom where eternal summer reigns around
the bright city of War Drobr.
Definition/ to be the best or most important in a particular situation or area of skill
Example/ In the field of classical music, he still reigns supreme.
Word/ roaring
Context/ there'll be a roaring fire
Definition/ (of a fire) burning with a lot of flames and heat
Word/aside
Context/ Mr Tumnus turned suddenly aside as if he were going to walk straight into an
usually large rock
Definition/ to be used later
Example/We set aside some money for repairs.
Context/ Faun was so busy picking up its parcels that at first it did not reply.
Definition / something that is wrapped in paper or put into a thick envelope so that it can be sent
by mail,carried easily ,or given as a present
Example/ There's a parcel and some letters for you.
Word/ Bow
Context/ It made her a little bow.
Definition/to move your head forwards and downwards
Example/ He bowed low to the assembled crowd.
Word/inquisitive
Context/ I don't want to be inquisitive.
Definition/ asking too many questions and trying to find out about what other peole are doing
Example/ Dont't be so inquisitive . It's none of your business.
Word/ puzzled
Context/ Lusy still a little puzzled.
Definition/ unable to understand sth or the reason for sth
Example/ He looked puzzled so I repeated the question.
Word/ delighted
Context/ I am delighted.
Definition/ very pleased
Example/ A delighted smile
Word/ melancholy
Context/Mr Tumnus in rather melancholy voice.
Definition/very sad or making you feel sadness
Example/ The melancholy song died away.
Word/ reign
Context/ Daughter of Eve from the far land of Spare Oom where eternal summer reigns around
the bright city of War Drobr.
Definition/ to be the best or most important in a particular situation or area of skill
Example/ In the field of classical music, he still reigns supreme.
Word/ roaring
Context/ there'll be a roaring fire
Definition/ (of a fire) burning with a lot of flames and heat
Word/aside
Context/ Mr Tumnus turned suddenly aside as if he were going to walk straight into an
usually large rock
Definition/ to be used later
Example/We set aside some money for repairs.
2008年6月24日火曜日
NARNIA2
word/dodge
context/ it's dodging us.It's something that doesn't want to be seen.
definition/ to move quickly and suddenly to one side in order to avoid sb/sth
example/ He ran across the road,dodgind the traffic.
word/whisker
context/They all saw it this time, a whiskered furry face which had looked out at them from
behind a tree.
definition/ any of the long stiff hairs that grow near the mouth of a cat, mouse, etc.
word/furry
context/They all saw it this time, a whiskered furry face which had looked out at them from
behind a tree.
difinition/ covered with fur
example/ small furrry animals
word/beckon
context/ At this moment the Beaver again popped its head out from behind the tree and beckoned earnestly to them.
definition/ to sb to give sb a signal using your finger or hand, especially to tell them to move
nearer or to follow you
example/ He beckoned to the waiter to bring the bill.
word/ earnestly
context/ At this moment the Beaver again popped its head out from behind the tree and
beckoned earnestly to them.
definition/ very serious and sincere
word/ hoarse
context/ saying to them in a hoarse throaty whisper
definition/ sounding rough, and unpleasant, especially because of a sore throat
context/ it's dodging us.It's something that doesn't want to be seen.
definition/ to move quickly and suddenly to one side in order to avoid sb/sth
example/ He ran across the road,dodgind the traffic.
word/whisker
context/They all saw it this time, a whiskered furry face which had looked out at them from
behind a tree.
definition/ any of the long stiff hairs that grow near the mouth of a cat, mouse, etc.
word/furry
context/They all saw it this time, a whiskered furry face which had looked out at them from
behind a tree.
difinition/ covered with fur
example/ small furrry animals
word/beckon
context/ At this moment the Beaver again popped its head out from behind the tree and beckoned earnestly to them.
definition/ to sb to give sb a signal using your finger or hand, especially to tell them to move
nearer or to follow you
example/ He beckoned to the waiter to bring the bill.
word/ earnestly
context/ At this moment the Beaver again popped its head out from behind the tree and
beckoned earnestly to them.
definition/ very serious and sincere
word/ hoarse
context/ saying to them in a hoarse throaty whisper
definition/ sounding rough, and unpleasant, especially because of a sore throat
2008年6月17日火曜日
NARNIA
I have been reading " NARNIA" which my American friend gave me recently.
They have 17 chapters in this story,and i had already read by chapter 6 now.
My friend had told me last summer that C.S Lewis is very famous and has writing good story though, i did'nt read this book.
But now i have been crazy about his or her book !
Author / C.S.Lewis
Theme of book / NARNIA~The lion, The witch, and The wardrobe~
Published by HarperCollins Children's Books in 2005.
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word/ presently
context/ Im getting horribly cramped,said Susan presently.
Definition/ at the time you are speaking or writing
Example/ These are the courses presently available.
Word/ sticking
Context/ There's something sticking into my back .
Dedinition / (informal)To accept a difficult or unpleasant situation or person
Example/ The problem is , my mother can't stick my boyfriend.
Word/ By jove
Context/ By jove, you' re right, said Peter.
Definition/ used to express surprise or to emphasize a statement(Old -fashioned informal)
Word/ peg
Context/ Behind them were coats hanging on pegs , in front of them were snow -covered trees.
Definition/ a short piece of wood, metal or plastic used for holding things together , hanging
things on, marking a position, etc.
Example/ There's a peg near the door to hang your coat on.
Word/ doubtfully
Definition/not sure; uncertain and feeling doubt
Word/ shan't ( Its first for me to see this expression)
Context/ We shan't take them even out of the wardrobe.
Definition/ short form of SHALL NOT
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I have a question about above expression " shan't".
What is difference between shan' t and shall not?
When should i use "shan't or shall not" ?
They have 17 chapters in this story,and i had already read by chapter 6 now.
My friend had told me last summer that C.S Lewis is very famous and has writing good story though, i did'nt read this book.
But now i have been crazy about his or her book !
Author / C.S.Lewis
Theme of book / NARNIA~The lion, The witch, and The wardrobe~
Published by HarperCollins Children's Books in 2005.
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word/ presently
context/ Im getting horribly cramped,said Susan presently.
Definition/ at the time you are speaking or writing
Example/ These are the courses presently available.
Word/ sticking
Context/ There's something sticking into my back .
Dedinition / (informal)To accept a difficult or unpleasant situation or person
Example/ The problem is , my mother can't stick my boyfriend.
Word/ By jove
Context/ By jove, you' re right, said Peter.
Definition/ used to express surprise or to emphasize a statement(Old -fashioned informal)
Word/ peg
Context/ Behind them were coats hanging on pegs , in front of them were snow -covered trees.
Definition/ a short piece of wood, metal or plastic used for holding things together , hanging
things on, marking a position, etc.
Example/ There's a peg near the door to hang your coat on.
Word/ doubtfully
Definition/not sure; uncertain and feeling doubt
Word/ shan't ( Its first for me to see this expression)
Context/ We shan't take them even out of the wardrobe.
Definition/ short form of SHALL NOT
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I have a question about above expression " shan't".
What is difference between shan' t and shall not?
When should i use "shan't or shall not" ?
2008年6月3日火曜日
Today im gonna expain a series of "Women in Business".
Last time i had read "Madonna".
This time I had read about succeeded story of "Hanae Mori".
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Admire
Context: She had always admired the pictures of Chanel's clothes that she had seen in fashion
magazine at home in Japan.
Definition: to respect sb for what they are or for what they have done
Example : I really admire your enthusiasm. / The school is widely admired for its excellent thing.
Allow
Context : In 1946, Japanese women had been allowed to vote for the first time.
Definition : to let sb/sth ; to let sth happen or be done
Example : He is not allowed to stay out late.
Parliament
Context : ~ a few women had become politicians in Japan's parliament.
Definition : the group of people who are elected to make and change the laws of a country
Example : The German parliament is called the "Bundestag".
Last time i had read "Madonna".
This time I had read about succeeded story of "Hanae Mori".
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Admire
Context: She had always admired the pictures of Chanel's clothes that she had seen in fashion
magazine at home in Japan.
Definition: to respect sb for what they are or for what they have done
Example : I really admire your enthusiasm. / The school is widely admired for its excellent thing.
Allow
Context : In 1946, Japanese women had been allowed to vote for the first time.
Definition : to let sb/sth ; to let sth happen or be done
Example : He is not allowed to stay out late.
Parliament
Context : ~ a few women had become politicians in Japan's parliament.
Definition : the group of people who are elected to make and change the laws of a country
Example : The German parliament is called the "Bundestag".
2008年5月27日火曜日
Title/ Women In Business
Author/ David Evans in 2001 published by Penguin Books Ltd. .
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First of all this book is divided in five chapters. Each chapter has the interesing story of five women from very different backgrounds who have reached the top in very different ways.
They have all succeeded by using their spcial skills to create completely new kinds of companies.
Chapter 1 : Coco Chanel
Chapter 2 : Hanae Mori
Chapter 3 : Anita Roddick
Chapter 4 : Oprah Winfrey
Chapter 5 : Madonna
I had read about Madonna 's story because it was only her I have already know.
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How dare~?
Context: How dare she use our religion like this?
Definition: used to show that you are angry about sth that sb has done
Example: How dare you talk to me like that?
How dare she imply that I was lying?
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Prove
Context: she proved her skill as a businesswoman when she signed a deal with a value of
$60 million with the big entertainment company Time Warner.
Definition:to use facts ,evidence,etc. to show that sth is true
Example :They hope this new evidence will prove her innocence.
Just give me a chance and I'll prove it to you.
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Deal with sth
Context: she signed a deal with a value of $60 million with the big entertainmrnt company
Time Warner.
Definition: to solve a problem , perform a task , etc.
Example : to deal with enquiries/ issues / complaints
Have you dealt with these letters yet?
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Religious
Context: she has also been strongly criticized by politicians and religious leaders.
Definition : connected with religion or with a particular religion
Example : religious beliefs/ faith
religious education (= education about religion)
Author/ David Evans in 2001 published by Penguin Books Ltd. .
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First of all this book is divided in five chapters. Each chapter has the interesing story of five women from very different backgrounds who have reached the top in very different ways.
They have all succeeded by using their spcial skills to create completely new kinds of companies.
Chapter 1 : Coco Chanel
Chapter 2 : Hanae Mori
Chapter 3 : Anita Roddick
Chapter 4 : Oprah Winfrey
Chapter 5 : Madonna
I had read about Madonna 's story because it was only her I have already know.
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How dare~?
Context: How dare she use our religion like this?
Definition: used to show that you are angry about sth that sb has done
Example: How dare you talk to me like that?
How dare she imply that I was lying?
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Prove
Context: she proved her skill as a businesswoman when she signed a deal with a value of
$60 million with the big entertainment company Time Warner.
Definition:to use facts ,evidence,etc. to show that sth is true
Example :They hope this new evidence will prove her innocence.
Just give me a chance and I'll prove it to you.
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Deal with sth
Context: she signed a deal with a value of $60 million with the big entertainmrnt company
Time Warner.
Definition: to solve a problem , perform a task , etc.
Example : to deal with enquiries/ issues / complaints
Have you dealt with these letters yet?
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Religious
Context: she has also been strongly criticized by politicians and religious leaders.
Definition : connected with religion or with a particular religion
Example : religious beliefs/ faith
religious education (= education about religion)
2008年5月13日火曜日
The snow child
The snow child written by Julia Zanes
This story has mainely three character. It is old woman, old man, and snow child.
I could get this story easily but i will try to summarize this story.
Old man and his wife lived together in little house.
They were happy. But they did'nt have their child.
They were eager to have their child.
So one day they had made like their child by making in snow.
She could real human when old woman kissed her.
After that they could live together in little house.
But she could'nt live in warm seasons except for winter...
So she ran away from their house finally.
They thought they would never be happy....
This story has mainely three character. It is old woman, old man, and snow child.
I could get this story easily but i will try to summarize this story.
Old man and his wife lived together in little house.
They were happy. But they did'nt have their child.
They were eager to have their child.
So one day they had made like their child by making in snow.
She could real human when old woman kissed her.
After that they could live together in little house.
But she could'nt live in warm seasons except for winter...
So she ran away from their house finally.
They thought they would never be happy....
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