Bertie and the Ghost

Bertie and the Ghost

【1972 words】

spooky
context:It was Halloween, which as you know, is a spooking time of year when ghosts and goblins come out and play tricks on people.

definition:strange or frightening in a way that makes you think of GHOST

tadpole
context:Tim the tadpole was feeling just a bit frightened about the whole idea of Halloween.

definition:a small creature that has a long tail, lives in water, and grow into a FROG or TOAD.

shriek
context:But Bertie didn’t shriek and shake with fright like like he was supposed to do.

definiton: to make a very high loud sound, especially because you are afraid, angry, excited, or in pain

truly-wooly

context:I wanted to ask you- do ghosts really truly-wooly exist?

begged

context:Tim begged Bertie was still a small prince and lived in the palace.

definition:to ask for something in an anxious or urgent way, because you want it very much

bet

context:"Bertie I bet you are scared of ghosts."

definition:

2
I bet, I'll bet spoken
a) used to say that you are fairly sure that something is true, something is happening etc, although you cannot prove this:

b) used to show that you understand or can imagine the situation that someone has just told you about:

c) used to show that you do not believe what someone has just told you:

“Hey you heard this one? What do you call a witch who lives on the beach? A Sandwich of course. Ha Ha.”

“And how about this?,” went on the King. What do you get when you cross a black cat with a lemon?’
“I don’t know,” admitted Bertie
“A sour-puss ! HA! Oh dear. I can’t tell you how glad I am that you came to sleep hear tonight. I haven’t shared a good joke with anyone in centuries.”

sour:すっぱい、不快な

awfully

context:Betie said that he was awfully sorry.
definition:very

furious

context:Betie was furious.

definition:very angry

★★★

This story contains 1972words.

I enjoyed this story. I liked it.

I have questions.

I can't understand the word "truly- wooly,sour -puss"

And I can't understand american joke. It's a little difficult for me.

Water? No! It's Wine! A Miracle!

Water? No! It's Wine! A Miracle!

345words

disciples
context:They were called the disciples.
definition:
1.someone who believe in the ideas of a great teacher or leader, especially a religious one
2. one of the first 12 men to follow Christ

Cana of Galilee
context:Jesus and the disciples haad been invited to a wedding in Cana of Galilee.

cana
definition:according to the Biblr, an ancient town inGALILEE where Jesus performed his first MIRACLE, in which he changed water into wine

Galilee
definition: an area in northern Israel in which the main city is Nazaretg. It is best known from the New Testament of the Bible as the place where jesus lived and taught.

groan
context:Everyone stopped dancing and groaned.
definition:to make a long deep sound because you are in pain, upset, or disappointed, or because something is very enjoyable

servant
context:The servants did just as he said, they filled up the pots with water, and stood them in front of Jesus.

definition:someone, especially in the past, who was paid to clean someone's house, cook for them, answer the door etc, and who often lived in the house:

sip
context:The man took a sip.
definition:a very small amount of a drink

★★★
It contains 345words.I understand this story.

God helps him. I can't believe it! I don't know Christian a very much. But I understood this story.

The Girl Who Missed Christmas

The Girl Who Missed Christmas

【1538words】
moan
context:"It's so warm in bed,"Natalie would moan.
definition:to complain in an annoying way, especially in an unhappy voice and without good reason.

rehearse
context:she had to rehearse for the school play-expect she nearly missed it because she didn't want to get out of bed.
definition: to practice or make people practise something such as a play or concert in order to prepare for a public performance.

grotto
context:she had to go and see Santa in the grotto
definition:a small attractive CAVE

pulled away
context:She pulled away the pillow and looked towards the window.
definition:to use force to take something from the place where it is fixed or held


granced
context:she granced around the room.
definition:to quickly look at someone or something

leftovers
context:Marmalade the dog was eating something that looked suspiciously like turkey leftovers.
definition:food that has not been eaten at the end of a meal


waile
context:"It's not faaaaair"wailed Natalie.
definition: to say something in a loud, sad, and complaining way

trudging, sleigh
context:And at the moment, Santa was just trudging his way across the sky in his sleigh on his way back to Lapland.

trudging
definition:to walk with slow heavy steps, especially because you are tired or it is difficult to walk

sleigh

definiton: a large open vehicle with no wheels that is used for travelling over snow and is pulled along by animals

rubbed
context:Natalie rubbed her eyes, and then looked up
definition:to move your hand, or something such as a cloth, backwards and forwards over a surface while pressing firmly

gasped
context:And she gasped.
definition:to breath in suddenly in a way that can be heard, especially because you are surprised or in pain

Oh-my-gosh：まぁ大変

sack
context:"We've still got a few things left in the sack," he said.
definition: a large bag made of strong rough cloth or strong paper, used for strong or carryng flour, coal, vegetables etc.

rushed down
context:so he rushed down to kitchen.
definition:to move very quickly, especially because you need to be somewhere very soon

★★★
It contains 1538words.
Alarm　Clock　is important! And Santa is very kind. Her family is nice of her.

The Witch Who Was Frightened Of Halloween

The Witch Who Was Frightened Of Halloween

【1116words】

Frightened
context:The Witch Who Was Frightened Of Halloween
Definition:feeling afraid(=scared)

spooky
context:As every kid know, Halloween is both spooky and sweet.
Definition:strange or frightening in a way that makes you think of GHOSTs

fair
context:This story is about a little girl who is a witch, and it's fair to say that it's more sweet than spooky.
definiton: It's fair to say(that)=used when you think what you are saying is correct or reasonable

rather,odd
context:Her name is katie, and her school mates think she is rather odd, and don't really believe that she can do magic.

rather
definiton:fairly or to some degree

odd
definition:strange different from what is normal or expected, especially in a way that you disapprove of or cannot understand

tease, sleeve
context:She's afraid of Halloween, because she thinks they will tease her more than usual, but in fact she has quite a few useful tricks and treats up her sleeve.

tease
definition:laugh(intransitive and transitive) to laugh at someone and make jokes in order to have fun by embarrassing them, either in a friendly way or in an unkind way

sleeve
definiton:
1 the part of a pieace of clothinf that covers all or part of your arm
2 have something up your sleeve to have a secret plan or idea that you are going to use later

witching, mood, archive
context: And while you are in witching mood, you may also enjoy a special Bertie story from our archive called Halloween on the Pond.

witching
definition: a woman who is supposed to have magic powers, especially to do bad things

mood
definition:way you feel (countable) the way you feel at a particular time

archive
definition: a place where a large number of historical records are stored, or the records that are stored

affordable
context: So during this Halloween there is only one place you need to look for the lowest and most afford able prices.
definition:reasonable

Wizard

context: Well , expect for her Dad, who was a Wizard.
definition: a man who is supposed to have magic powers

cast
context: And the dog, Muffin, who was a D-witch, which is a dog who casts spells.
definition:cast a spell on/over somebody
a) to atrract some one very strongly and to keep their attention completely
b) to use magic words or acts to change someone or something

twitch
context:Mum would just twitch her nose and all the cleaning would get done
definition:
1(intransiteve and transiteve)if a part of someone's body twicthes, or if they twitch it, it makes a small sudden movement.
2(transitive) to move something quickly and suddenly.

lawn
context:Dad would wave his stick, and the lawn would cut itself.
definition:(uncountable and countable) an area of ground in a garden or park that is coverd with short grass.

paw,tumble
context:Muffin would click his paws, and a few dog treats would tumble out of the sky.

paw
definition:an animal's foot that has nails or CLAWs(つめ)

tumble
definition:a fall, especially from a high place or level

tidied (TIDY)
context:And her room got tidied just by twitching her ear.
definition:to make a place look tidy

nasty, broomstick
context:With long pointy noses, and spots, and nasty black hats, and broomsticks.

nasty
definition:nasty behavior or remaks are extremely unkind and unpleasant

broomstick
definiton:a broom eith a long handle and thin sticks tied at one end that a WITCH is supposed to fly on in stories

upset
context:And when katie went home that day, she was really upset
definition:MAKE SOMEBODY UNHAPPY to make someone feel unhappy or worried

witch-craft
context:"I don't ever want to have anything to do with witch-craft again", said Katie angrily
definition:the use of magic powers, especially evil ones, to make things happen

Buzz off
context:"Buzz off, you stupid kids,"he said when they knocked on the door.
definition:used to tell someone in a rude way to go away

bunch
context:" Because you're just a bunch of stupid little girls, and you don't scare me."
definiton:
1GROUP OF THINGS(countable)a group of things that are fastened, held, or growing together
2GROUP OF PEOPLE(singular) a group of people

wriggle
context:And she wriggled her ear.
definiton:to twist your body from side to side with small quick movements

gasped
context:And all the girls gasped in amazement.
definition:to breathe in suddenly in a way that can be heard, especially because you are surprised or in pain

squeaked
context:The little creature squeaked and shook its head.
definiton:to make a short high noise or cry that is not loud

☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★
I like this story very much. I use tools, 英辞郎, long man dictionary.
This story contains 1116 words.
First, I listen this story in English at once. And I looked an English word up in a dictionary.
So, I understood the detail.
She is cute girl. She didn't like Halloween.
Because her classmate think that the witch is ugly and scary, so all witch's costume is strange.
And because she is the witch, of course, her family,too! Around her classmate didn't believe that. If I was her classmate, I couldn't believe that,too.
But at the last, she recited the magic words. It's a trick! It's a real magic trick...
Then,around her people gave many many treat. For example,toys, cookies, DVDs, and so on.
And she was the most popular girl in her class.
She said at the last, "You know, maybe it's not so bad being a witch after all. And I think I'm going to enjoy Halloween from now on."
I like her. Because she is honesty. I enjoyed this story very much : )

Fall Semester

estimate
context: An estimate of the number of words you read
Definition: a calculation of the value, size, amount etc of something

calculation
Definition:(countable usually plural, uncountable) when you use number in order to find out an amount, price, or value

odd
context: Estamating the number of words you have read many seem odd to you.
Definiton:strange different from what is normal or expected, especially in a may that you disapprove of or cannnot understand

indicating, length
context: As I will explain in class, however, this is a very common way indicating the length of somethinf in English.

indicating
Definition:
1(transitive) to show that a particular situation exists, or that something is likely to be true
2(transitive)to say or do something to make your wishes, intention etc clear

length
Definition:
1SIZE(uncountable and countable)the measurement of how long something is from one end to the other

2TIME(uncountable and countable)the amount of time that you spend doing something or that something continues

3BOOKS/FILMS ETC(uncountable and countable)the amount of writing in a book, or the amount of time a film, play etc continue

★★★
I read Fall Semester.
I used tool 英辞郎 and Longman Dictionary. I read 295 words.
I understood how to study in this semester.
I try to read many words as possible. I'll do my best !

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The Billy Goats Gruff

The Billy Goats Gruff

billy goat, grass
context:Three billy goats, each with the same name(Gruff), are on the way up the hillside to eat grass and get fat.

goat
Definition: an animal that has horns on top of its head and long hair under its chin, and can climb steep hills and rocks. Goats live wild in the mountains or are kept as farm animals.(chin:顎,　steep:急勾配の場所)


billy goat
Definition: a male goat - used especialy by or to children (⇔nanny goat)

grass
Definition: a very common plant with thin leaves that covers the ground in fields and gardens and is often eaten by animals

cascading, stream, troll, saucers, poker
context: On the way up was a bridge over a cascading stream they had to cross; and under the bridge lived a great ugly troll, with eyes as big as saucers, and a nose as long as poker.

cascading
Definition: to flow, fall, or hang down in large quantities

stream
Definiton: small river- a natural flow of water that moves across the land and is narrower than a river

troll
Definition: an imaginary creature in stories that looks like an ugly person

saucers
Definition: a small round plate that curves up at the edges that you put a cup on

poker
Definition:
1(uncountable) a card game that people usually play for money
2(countable) a metal stick used to move coal or wood in a fire to make burn better

trip, trap, trotted
context:"Trip, trap! trip, trap!"went the bridge as he trotted across.

trip
Definiton:fall- to hit something with your foot by accident so that you fall or almost fall

trap
Definiton:
2 clever trick- a clever trick that is used to catch someone or to make them do or say samething that did not intend to

3 Bad situation- an unpleasant or difficult situation that is difficult to escape from:

trotted
Definiton:
1 if a horse trots, its moves fairly quickly with each front leg moving at the same time as the opposaite back leg

2 if a person or animal trots, they run fairly slowly, taking short regular stes

roared
context:"Who's thattripping over my bridge?" roared the troll.
Definition:
1 to make a deep, very lud noise

2 to shout something in a deep powerful voice

gobble
context:"Now, I'm coming to gooble you up," said the troll.
Definition: to eat something very quckly, especialy in an impolite or GREEDY way

greedy: always wanting more food, money, power, possessions etc than you need

poke

context: And I'll poke your eyeballs out at your ears

Definition:WITH A FINGER/STICK ETC to quickly push your finger or some other pointed object into something or someone

curling-stones

context:I've got besides two curling-stones

curling: a sport played on ice, in which players slide flat heavy stones towards marked place

ravine

context: And then he flew at the troll, and poked his eyes out with his horns, and crushed him to bits, body and bones, and tossed him out into the ravine and after that he went up to the hillside.
Definition: a deep narrow valley with steep sides

narrow: a narrow area of water between two pieces of land which connects two pieces of land which connects two larger areas of water

valley: an area of lower land between two lines of hills or mountains, usually with a river flowing through it

steep: a road, hill etc that is steep slopes at a high angle

snip, snap snout

context: Snip snap snout

snip

Definition: to cut something by making quick cuts with scissors

snap

Definition: to break with a sudden sharp noise, or to make something breake with a sudden sharp noise

snout

Definition: the long nose of some kinds of animals, such as pigs

★★★
I took about four hours. I used tool 英辞郎and LONGMAN Dictionary .

I cannot understand the meaning of “TRIP, TRAP! TRIP, TRAP! TRIP, TRAP!” .

This storynory is good. I think that this Goats is clever.I like it.