THE CHILDREN OF THE NEW FOREST

Title: THE CHILDREN OF THE NEW FOREST

Author: Captain Marryat
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date of publication: 2000/8/17

Wards

1. flame
Page 4
Context: He looked back and saw the flames of Arnwood shooting higher and higher above the trees.
Definition: Hot bright burning gas that you see when something is on fire
Example: The boy dashed through flames to pull his brother to safety.

2. pretend
Page 7
Context: You must go to bed and pretend to be ill.
Definition: To behave as if something is true when in fact you know it is not, in order to deceive people or for fun
Example: She often pretended to be a student.

3. mend
Page 12
Context:Alice learned hot to cook and mend clothes.
Definition: To repair a tear or hole in a piece of clothing
Example: Mend holes and tears in clothes before you wash them.

4. calf

Page 15
Context: She's left the other cows because of her new-born calf.
Definition: The baby of a cow, or of some other large animals
Example: The calf was born last week.

5. fortnight

Page 17

Context: Every day for a fortnight Humphrey brought grass to the cow.

Definition: Two weeks
Example: I have a fortnight's holiday.

6. ladder
Page 24
Context: He ran back to the stables and found a ladder.
Definition: A piece of equipment used for climbing up to or down from high places
Example: I leaned a ladder on the wall.

7. lovingly
Page 27
Context: In the evening Jacob spoke to them all very lovingly, one by one.
Definition: With love
Example: He gazed lovingly at his children.



This is a story about four Beverley children. They have no parents, their mother is dead and their father died while fighting for the King Charles. King Charles is in prison, and there is fighting everywhere in the England. Cromwell's men against the King's men. Cromwell's soldiers have burnt their home, and they have nothing. But, they have one true friend. His name is Jacob Armitage. He is old and living in the forest. Jacob help them to live in the forest. He taught how to hunt for meat, plant vegetables, and look after the farm animals to them.
One day, time has come. The King 's son has arrived in Scotland and is now King Charles II. To help the king, eldest child Edward headed for the battlefield, and won by help of France and other countries. After the battle, four Beverley children built new house on the same place as the house before it had been burnt.


I was very impressed by four children's strong will of living through the life. They got over unhappy situation while helping each other. Finally, they avenged their father's death.

The Japanese Economy

Where: Chap4, Economic History, Part 3 Postwar Recovery (1945-1964), The Japanese Economy, by David Flath

Words

1. aggregate
Page 71, line 1
Context: The time chart of aggregate output in Japan from 1885 to the present is marked by a deep valley.
Definition: The total after a lot of different figures or points have been added together
Example: The three smaller parties gained an aggregate of 25 per cent of the vote.

2. hail
Page 71, line 6
Context: The ensuing steep ascent out of that trough has been widely hailed as the "Japanese miracle".
Definition: To describe someone or something as being very good
Example: It was hailed as a great work of art.

3. occupation
Page 71, line 11
Context: The occupation government promulgated a number of economic reforms.
Definition: When a large group of people enter a place and take control of it, especially by military force
Example: The occupation Army came to Japan in 1945.

4. accumulate
Page 71, line 26
Context: the pace of technological advance, and nation's desire to accumulate wealth
Definition: To gradually get more and more money, possessions, knowledge etc over a period of time
Example: He began to accumulate a great fortune.

5. devastate
Page 72, line 1
Context: Some of the nations devastated by World War 2.
Definition: Damage something very badly or completely
Example: The city centre was devastated by the bomb.

6. organ
Page 72, line 35
Context: at an early point, the American government opted not to abolish the exiting organs of government in Japan.
Definition: Formal an organization that is part of, or works for, a larger organization or group
Example: The courts are organs of government.

7. majority
Page 73, line 26
Context: The prime minister and majority of Cabinet must be Diet members.
Definition: Most of the people or things in a group
Example: The majority of women like being given flowers.


I am taking Japanese Economy and Business. This document was distributed by that class. It has written about the economy of Japan in postwar and the occupations by the United States.
There were many words which I did not know. I used dictionary to read it. I could understand what it is saying.
Anyway, I went to the library and found "Screenplay" book. So, I will try it.

THE JUNGLE BOOK

Title: THE JUNGLE BOOK
Author: Rudyard Kipling
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date of publication: 2000/8/17

Words

1. roar
Page 4
Context: And Shere Khan's roar filled the cave with noise.
Definition: A deep, loud noise made by an animal such as a lion, or by someone's voice
Example: I could barely hear above the roar of traffic.

2. hiss
Page 22
Context: 'Nearer' hissed Kaa, and they all moved forward again.
Definition: To say something in a loud whisper
Example: The snake lifted its head and hissed.

3. deer
Page 26
Context: Akela cannot kill his deer in the hunt.
Definition: A large wild animal that can run very fast, eats grass, and has horns
Example: I found deers in the zoo.

4. frightened
Page 29
Context: He looked at the frightened wolves.
Definition: Feeling afraid
Example: I am frightened of walking home alone in the dark.

5. ravine
Page 35
Context: But now he is hiding in the big dry ravine of the Waingunga.
Definition: A deep narrow valley with steep sides
Example: I found beautiful ravine in the mountain.

The main character of this story is Mowgli. He is a human child, but he knows nothing of the world of men. He is brought up by the wolf in the jungle. He lives and hunts with his brothers the wolves. Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther are his friends and teachers. Mowgli learns the Law of the Jungle from them. One day, Mowgli was kidnapped by monkeys. Baloo and Bagheera saved Mowgli from monkeys by python's help.

Shere Khan, the man-eating tiger was Mowgli's enemy. They fought at the ravine. Mowgli won by his friend's help. Mowgli tried to return to man's life, but he was not able to be accepted by man. He backed to jungle and lived with animals happily.

I could read this book pleasantly. I love this story. I learnt that this story was a movie. I really want to watch that movie.

ANNE of GREEN GABLES

Tittle: ANNE of GREEN GABLES

Author: L.M.Montgomery

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Date of publication:2004/11/4

Words

1. beard

Page 1

Context: Matthew was nearly sixty and had a long brown beard.

Definition: Hair that grows around a man's chin and cheeks

Example: My father shaved his long beard.

2. orphan

Page 2

Context: The children's home is sending us one of their orphan boy.

Definition: A child whose parents are both dead

Example: My friend is orphan, he is living alone.

3. plait

Page 2

Context: She was about eleven, with long red hair in two plaits.

Definition: Long piece of something, especially hair, that is divided into three parts and woven together

Example: My sister has beautiful plaits.

4. sob

Page 5

Context: She sobbed.

Definition: To cry noisily while breathing in short sudden bursts

Example: I sobbed with grief when my grandmother dead.

5. crossly

Page 7

Context: Matthew Cuthbert, are you telling me that you want to keep her?'asked Marilla crossly.

Definition: In a bad temper

Example: My mother answered very crossly.

6. supper

Page 22

Context: She found the kitchen empty, and no supper on the table.
Definition: The meal that you have in the early evening

Example: I invited him to supper.

The brother and sister of an aged farmer wanted to adopt an orphan, to help on the farm at Green Gables. They asked for a boy, but they got Anne, who has red hair and freckles. They were going to send her back to the Children's home first. But, they decided to take care of her while knowing Ann's beautiful mind and an unhappy background. Anne loved to talk and fantasy. She made trouble occasionally.

She studied very hard and became a teacher at the school. However, the foster parent became sick, and it was not possible to go to a distant school. At that time, friend's Gilbert went to a distant school instead of Ann. She was able to be by the foster parent.

It was the first time to actually read though I had heard the name of this story. Anne was very kind person and worked very hard. I want to be like her.

MATTY DOOLIN

Tittle: MATTY DOOLIN
Author: Catherine Cookson
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date of publication:2000/3/23

Words

1. stream

Page 13

Context: He took the bucket and began to walk across the field to find the stream.

Definition: A natural flow of water that moves across the land and is narrower than a river

Example: A small stream ran down among the rocks.

2. stroke

Page 17

Context: Matty slowly and lovingly stroked its ears.

Definition: To move your hand gently over something

Example: The cat loves being stroked.

3. blister

Page 18

Context: Willie had a big blister on his foot.

Definition: A swelling on your skin containing clear liquid

Example: I broke a blister caused by a burn.

4. heap

Page 20

Context: You can work on the heap.

Definition: A large untidy pile of things

Example: There is a heap of sand.

5. valley

Page 24

Context: And Betsy shot off down the hill and up the far side of the valley.

Definition: An area of lower land between two lines of hills or mountains

Example: That city lies in a valley surrounded by high mountains.

6. whistle

Page 24

Context: Mr Walsh whistled once.

Definition: To make a high or musical sound by blowing air out through your lips

Example: The umpire whistled for the player to stop.

7. lick

Page 35

Context: She licked Matty's face.

Definition: To move your tongue across the surface of something in order to eat it, wet it, clean it

Example: A boy is licking an ice-cream.

The main character was Matty. He wanted to work with animals and get a job on a farm when he leaves school. But he was living in a town in the north east of England, a long way from farm. He will had to work for ship-building like his father. He was only fifteen and his parents said he can't leave home yet.

He went to two week camp with the friend in father's friend's farm one day. They experienced life with the farm. It was painful and serious, but Matty liked it very much. He worked very hard and enjoyed camping. He was lost in the mountain with his friend and father's friend's dog. They could return safely by Matty's calm behavior. After that happening, Matty's parents understood he was an adult enough. So,his parents permitted him to work at the farm.

I felt admiration for Matty's strong will. I would like to find goal like him.

Robinson Crusoe

Tittle: Robinson Crusoe

Author: Daniel Defoe

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Date of publication:2000/8/17

Words

1.thief

Page 3

Context: They were famous thieves of the sea at that time.

Definition: Someone who steals things from another person or place

Example: My friends were thieves, they were caught by the police.

2.shore

Page 5

Context: Swim to the shore.

Definition: The land along the edge of a large area of water such as an ocean or lake

Example: I walked along the shore of the Pacific Ocean.

3.leopard

Page 8

Context: I think they were leopards.

Definition: A large animal of the cat family, with yellow fur and black spots, which lives in Africa and South Asia

Example: My favorite animal is leopard.

4.wreck

Page 12

Context: It was wrecked and there was nobody near it.

Definition: Destroy a ship

Example: We saved a ship from wreck.

5.cave

Page 14

Context: I found a little cave in the side of a hill.

Definition: A large natural hole in the side of a cliff or hill, or under the ground

Example: The primitive humans were living in the caves.

6.goat

Page 22

Context: There were many goats on the island.

Definition: An animal that has horns on top of its head and long hair under its chin, and can climb steep hills and rocks

Example: My family is drinking goat's milk everyday.

I knew this story, so I could understand easily. It took about one and a half hours to finish reading this book. There were some words which I didn't know, but I understood meanings of these words now.
The main character was Robinson Crusoe. He was born in the city of York in the north of England. He wanted adventure and an exciting life. He decided to be a sailor, and to travel the seas of the world. In 1659, he was sailing from Brazil to Africa with his friends. One day there was a terrible storm. The ship was wrecked. He was the only survivor of the accident. He expressed gratitude for surviving. He reached the uninhabited island. There were no food, no boat, no way of escape. Then, he lived for 27 years at there. After the hard life of 27 years, he was able to return to the England safely.

I was impressed that he bravely faced the danger. He never gave it up.

NEW YORKERS

Tittle: NEW YORKERS

Author: O. Henry

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Date of publication: 2000/10/18

Words

1.trousers

page 10

Context: Nobody could see his trousers. (誰も彼のズボンを見ることができなかった）

Definition: A piece of clothing that covers the body from the waist down and is divided into two parts to cover each leg separately.

Example: I washed my trousers.

2. amnesia

page 19

Context: It is possible that he has amnesia.(彼は記憶喪失になった可能性がある）

Definition: Medical condition in which somebody partly or completely loses their memory

Example: I recovered from amnesia.

3. memento

Page 33

Context: The memento (記念物）

Definition: A thing that you keep or give to somebody to remind you or them of a person or place

Example: I have memento of my father.

There are 5 short stories in this book. All of the main characters of 5 stories are living in New York. I like first story. The tittle is The Christmas Presents. It was very warm story.

The main character is Della. She and her husband was very poor but they lived happily without money. One Christmas day, Della exchaged her beautiful long hair to money to buy present for her husband. Her husband excanged his treasure to money to buy present for Della too. It was very good story.