Rainy Day Delight
雨の日の楽しみ
英語ストーリー
The rain poured down, a steady rhythm against the windowpane. Instead of feeling gloomy, I felt a surge of excitement. A rainy day meant one thing: a cozy afternoon spent curled up with a good book and a steaming mug of hot chocolate.
I chose a worn copy of 'Anne of Green Gables,' its pages filled with the familiar scent of old paper. The rhythmic patter of rain provided a soothing soundtrack to Anne's adventures, enhancing the feeling of escape. The warm chocolate melted away the chill, and the world outside faded into a blurry landscape of grey and green.
Hours flew by in a delightful blur of words and warm comfort. When the rain finally subsided, the world seemed brighter, refreshed, and somehow more beautiful. It was a perfect rainy day, a testament to the simple joys found in quiet moments of self-indulgence.
日本語訳▼
重要単語・熟語
testament
証、証拠
"Her success is a testament to her hard work."
subsided
おさまる、静まる
"The storm finally subsided after hours of heavy rain."
cozy
居心地の良い
"The cozy cafe was filled with the aroma of coffee."
文法・構文解説
Instead of ...
〜する代わりに。前置詞句を用いた表現で、対比を示す。
"Instead of going to the movies, we stayed home and watched a film."
Present Participle (ing) as Adjective
現在分詞を形容詞として使う。
"The pouring rain was making the streets slippery."