A Friendly Chat with Mrs. Gable
ゲーブル夫人とのフレンドリーな会話
英語ストーリー
I recently moved into a new neighborhood and was feeling a little lonely. One sunny afternoon, I decided to take a walk to get acquainted with my surroundings. I passed a beautiful garden overflowing with colorful flowers.
An elderly woman, Mrs. Gable, was tending to her roses. She looked up and smiled warmly. I mustered my courage and said hello. We started chatting about the weather, and then about the neighborhood. She told me fascinating stories about the history of the area, and we laughed together.
She mentioned a local bakery that made delicious sourdough bread. I was delighted to hear about it, as I love baking and trying new recipes. She even offered me a freshly baked cookie from a jar on her porch! It was incredibly kind of her.
Our conversation lasted for about half an hour, and it really brightened my day. It was wonderful to connect with someone so friendly and welcoming in my new neighborhood. I feel much more at home now, thanks to our little chat.
日本語訳▼
重要単語・熟語
acquainted
知り合いの、親しい
"I'm not acquainted with that person."
welcoming
歓迎する、温かい
"She gave me a welcoming smile."
mustered
奮い起こす、出し抜く
"I mustered the courage to speak to her."
文法・構文解説
過去分詞を使った受動態
be動詞+過去分詞の形で、主語が動作を受けることを表現します。例:I was delighted to hear about it. (私はそれを聞いて嬉しかった)
"The bread was baked by Mrs. Gable."
現在完了形
have/has + 過去分詞の形で、過去から現在まで継続する状態や経験を表します。例:I have moved into a new neighborhood. (私は新しい近所に引っ越しました)
"I have lived here for a month."