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Anne of Green Gables

赤毛のアン

by Lucy Maud Montgomery

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Contents

1. Chapter I: Mrs. Rachel Lynde is Surprised

2. Chapter II: Matthew Cuthbert is surprised

3. Chapter III: Marilla Cuthbert is Surprised

4. Chapter IV: Morning at Green Gables

5. Chapter V: Anne’s History

6. Chapter VI: Marilla Makes Up Her Mind

7. Chapter VII: Anne Says Her Prayers

8. Chapter VIII: Anne’s Bringing-up Is Begun

9. Chapter IX: Mrs. Rachel Lynde Is Properly Horrified

10. Chapter X: Anne’s Apology

11. Chapter XI: Anne’s Impressions of Sunday-School

12. Chapter XII: A Solemn Vow and Promise

13. Chapter XIII: The Delights of Anticipation

14. Chapter XIV: Anne’s Confession

15. Chapter XV: A Tempest in the School Teapot

16. Chapter XVI: Diana Is Invited to Tea with Tragic Results

17. Chapter XVII: A New Interest in Life

18. Chapter XVIII: Anne to the Rescue

19. Chapter XIX: A Concert a Catastrophe and a Confession

20. Chapter XX: A Good Imagination Gone Wrong

21. Chapter XXI: A New Departure in Flavorings

22. Chapter XXII: Anne is Invited Out to Tea

23. Chapter XXIII: Anne Comes to Grief in an Affair of Honor

24. Chapter XXIV: Miss Stacy and Her Pupils Get Up a Concert

25. Chapter XXV: Matthew Insists on Puffed Sleeves

26. Chapter XXVI: The Story Club Is Formed

27. Chapter XXVII: Vanity and Vexation of Spirit

28. Chapter XXVIII: An Unfortunate Lily Maid

29. Chapter XXIX: An Epoch in Anne’s Life

30. Chapter XXX: The Queens Class Is Organized

31. Chapter XXXI: Where the Brook and River Meet

32. Chapter XXXII: The Pass List Is Out

33. Chapter XXXIII: The Hotel Concert

34. Chapter XXXIV: A Queen’s Girl

35. Chapter XXXV: The Winter at Queen’s

36. Chapter XXXVI: The Glory and the Dream

37. Chapter XXXVII: The Reaper Whose Name Is Death

38. Chapter XXXVIII: The Bend in the road

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Chapter I: Mrs. Rachel Lynde is Surprised

chapter (章) [名] a main division of a book

Mrs. (夫人) [名] a title used before the surname of a married woman

Rachel Lynde (レイチェル・リンド) [名] a character in the story

be surprised (驚く) [動] feel or show surprise

第1章: レイチェル・リンド夫人は驚く

Mrs. Rachel Lynde lived just where the Avonlea main road dipped down into a little hollow, fringed with alders and ladies’ eardrops and traversed by a brook that had its source away back in the woods of the old Cuthbert place;

Mrs. Rachel Lynde (レイチェル・リンド夫人) [名] a woman who lives in Avonlea

live (住む) [動] have your home in a particular place

Avonlea (アヴォンリー) [名] a fictional town in Prince Edward Island, Canada

main road (街道) [名] a major road

dip down (下る) [動] go down

little hollow (小さな窪地) [名] a small depression in the ground

fringe (縁取る) [動] be on the edge of something

alder (ハンノキ) [名] a tree or shrub of the genus Alnus

lady's eardrop (オダマキ) [名] a plant of the genus Dicentra

traverse (流れる) [動] go across or through something

brook (小川) [名] a small stream of water

source (源) [名] the place where something comes from

back (奥) [名] the furthest part of something

wood (森) [名] a large area of land covered with trees

old Cuthbert place (古いカスバート家の森) [名] the forest owned by the Cuthbert family

レイチェル・リンド夫人は、アヴォンリーの街道がハンノキやオダマキに縁取られ、古いカスバート家の森の奥に源を発する小川が流れる小さな窪地に下るちょうどその場所に住んでいた。

it was reputed to be an intricate, headlong brook in its earlier course through those woods, with dark secrets of pool and cascade;

intricate (複雑な) [形] very complicated or detailed

headlong (急流) [形] with great speed or force

earlier (上流) [形] happening or done before the usual or expected time

woods (森) [名] a large area of land covered with trees

pool (淵) [名] a small area of still water

cascade (滝) [名] a small waterfall

dark (深い) [形] with little or no light

secret (秘密) [名] something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others

その小川は、森の中を流れる上流では、深い淵や滝を秘めた複雑で急流だと評判だった。

but by the time it reached Lynde’s Hollow it was a quiet, well-conducted little stream, for not even a brook could run past Mrs. Rachel Lynde’s door without due regard for decency and decorum;

by the time (頃には) [接] at or before a particular time

reach (たどり着く) [動] to arrive at a destination

Lynde's Hollow (リンドの窪地) [名] a place name

quiet (静かな) [形] making little or no noise

well-conducted (行儀の良い) [形] behaving in a polite or proper way

little (小さな) [形] small in size

stream (流れ) [名] a flow of water in a channel

for (なぜなら) [接] because

not even (さえも) [副] used to emphasize that something is not the case

run past (通り過ぎる) [動] to go past something quickly

Mrs. Rachel Lynde's door (レイチェル・リンド夫人の家の前) [名] the door of the house of Mrs. Rachel Lynde

without (せずに) [前] not having or not doing something

due regard (十分な配慮) [名] proper or sufficient care or attention

decency (礼儀) [名] behavior that is considered morally good and proper

decorum (作法) [名] behavior that is considered polite and appropriate

しかし、リンドの窪地にたどり着く頃には、静かで行儀の良い小さな流れになっていた。なぜなら、小川でさえも、礼儀作法に十分な配慮をせずにレイチェル・リンド夫人の家の前を通り過ぎることはできなかったからだ。

it probably was conscious that Mrs. Rachel was sitting at her window, keeping a sharp eye on everything that passed, from brooks and children up, and that if she noticed anything odd or out of place she would never rest until she had ferreted out the whys and wherefores thereof.

Mrs. Rachel (レイチェル夫人) [名] a woman who is married to Mr. Rachel

sit (座る) [動] be in a position in which your weight is supported by your buttocks rather than your feet and your upper body is more or less upright

window (窓) [名] an opening in a wall or roof of a building or vehicle that allows light and air to come in

keep (光らせる) [動] continue to have, do, or be

sharp (鋭い) [形] having a very thin edge or point

eye (目) [名] the organ of vision

everything (すべてのもの) [名] all the things

pass (通る) [動] move or cause to move in a specified direction

child (子供) [名] a young human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority

notice (気づく) [動] become aware of

odd (奇妙な) [形] different from what is usual or expected

out of place (場違いな) [形] not in the right place

rest (休む) [動] cease work or movement in order to relax, refresh oneself, or recover strength

ferret out (突き止める) [動] discover or find out by investigation

おそらく、レイチェル夫人が窓辺に座って、小川や子供たちから上を通るすべてのものに鋭い目を光らせていること、そして何か奇妙なことや場違いなことに気づいたら、その理由や理由を突き止めるまで休まないことを意識していたのだろう。

There are plenty of people in Avonlea and out of it, who can attend closely to their neighbor’s business by dint of neglecting their own;

attend (関わる) [動] be present at an event or place

neighbor (隣人) [名] a person who lives next door or near you

business (こと) [名] a task or an action that you need to do

アヴォンリーにも、その外にも、自分のことを怠ってまで隣人のことに熱心に関わることができる人はたくさんいる。

but Mrs. Rachel Lynde was one of those capable creatures who can manage their own concerns and those of other folks into the bargain.

one (一人) [名] the lowest cardinal number

those (その) [限] used to refer to a specific person or thing that has already been mentioned or is already known about

capable (有能な) [形] having the ability to do something well

creature (人) [名] a living being

manage (やりくりする) [動] be in charge of or responsible for

concern (関心事) [名] a matter of interest or importance to someone

bargain (うまく) [名] an agreement between two or more people or groups

しかし、レイチェル・リンド夫人は、自分の関心事と他人の関心事をうまくやりくりできる有能な人の一人だった。

She was a notable housewife; her work was always done and well done;

notable (立派な) [形] worthy of attention or notice

housewife (主婦) [名] a married woman who does not have a job outside the home

work (仕事) [名] an activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose of result

always (いつも) [副] on all occasions; at all times; invariably

well (きちんと) [副] in a good or proper or satisfactory manner

彼女は立派な主婦で、仕事はいつもきちんとこなしていた。

she “ran” the Sewing Circle, helped run the Sunday-school, and was the strongest prop of the Church Aid Society and Foreign Missions Auxiliary.

run (運営する) [動] be in charge of or manage

Sewing Circle (裁縫サークル) [名] a group of people who meet regularly to sew and socialize

Sunday-school (日曜学校) [名] a school that provides religious education on Sundays

Church Aid Society (教会援助協会) [名] an organization that provides financial or other assistance to churches

Foreign Missions Auxiliary (外国宣教師補助団体) [名] an organization that provides financial or other assistance to foreign missionaries

彼女は裁縫サークルを「運営」し、日曜学校の運営を手伝い、教会援助協会と外国宣教師補助団体の最も強力な支えだった。

Yet with all this Mrs. Rachel found abundant time to sit for hours at her kitchen window, knitting “cotton warp” quilts—she had knitted sixteen of them, as Avonlea housekeepers were wont to tell in awed voices—and keeping a sharp eye on the main road that crossed the hollow and wound up the steep red hill beyond.

find time (時間を見つける) [動] to make time for something

hour (時間) [名] a period of time equal to 60 minutes

kitchen (台所) [名] a room or area where food is prepared and cooked

knit (編む) [動] to make something by joining pieces of wool, cotton, etc. together with knitting needles

cotton (綿) [名] a soft white substance that grows in a boll around the seeds of the cotton plant and is used to make cloth

warp (縦糸) [名] the threads that are stretched lengthwise in a loom to be crossed with the weft

quilt (キルト) [名] a warm bed covering made of two layers of cloth with a layer of padding (such as cotton) between them that is held together by lines of stitches

keep an eye on (目を光らせる) [動] to watch someone or something carefully

main road (幹線道路) [名] a road that is important and connects major places

cross (横切る) [動] to go from one side of something to the other

hollow (くぼみ) [名] a space or hole inside something

wind up (登る) [動] to go up something

steep (急な) [形] having a slope that is almost vertical

hill (丘) [名] a raised area of land that is smaller than a mountain

それでも、レイチェル夫人は、台所の窓辺に何時間も座って「綿の縦糸」のキルトを編む時間を見つけていた。アヴォンリーの主婦たちが畏敬の念を込めて語るように、彼女は16枚も編んでいた。そして、くぼみを横切って向こうの急な赤い丘を登っていく幹線道路を鋭い目で監視していた。

Since Avonlea occupied a little triangular peninsula jutting out into the Gulf of St. Lawrence with water on two sides of it, anybody who went out of it or into it had to pass over that hill road and so run the unseen gauntlet of Mrs. Rachel’s all-seeing eye.

occupy (占める) [動] take up all or a lot of a place, time, or someone's attention

triangular (三角形の) [形] having three sides and three angles

peninsula (半島) [名] a piece of land that is almost surrounded by water but is connected to a larger piece of land

jut (突き出る) [動] stick out beyond the main part of something

Gulf of St. Lawrence (セントローレンス湾) [名] a gulf in eastern Canada

water (水) [名] the liquid that descends from the clouds as rain, forms streams, lakes, and seas, and is the major constituent of all living matter and that when pure is an odorless, tasteless, very slightly compress...

anybody (誰でも) [代] any person

go out of (出かける) [動] leave a place

go into (入る) [動] come or go into a place

pass over (通り過ぎる) [動] go past or across something

road (道) [名] a way on land between two places that has been paved to allow travel by transport

run (走る) [動] move at a speed faster than a walk

unseen (見えない) [形] not seen or not able to be seen

gauntlet (試練) [名] a difficult or dangerous situation that you have to deal with

all-seeing (すべてを見通す) [形] able to see everything

アヴォンリーは、セントローレンス湾に突き出た三角形の小さな半島を占めており、両側を水に囲まれているため、そこを出入りする人は誰でもその丘の道を通り抜けなければならず、レイチェル夫人のすべてを見通す目という見えない試練をくぐり抜けなければならなかった。

She was sitting there one afternoon in early June.

one afternoon (ある午後) [名] a specific afternoon

early June (6月上旬) [名] the first part of June

6月上旬のある午後、彼女はそこに座っていた。

The sun was coming in at the window warm and bright;

sun (太陽) [名] the star that is the sole source of light and heat for the Earth's solar system

come in (差し込む) [動] enter

warm (暖かい) [形] having or giving out heat to a moderate or slight degree

bright (明るい) [形] giving out or reflecting much light; shining

窓から暖かく明るい日差しが差し込んでいた。

the orchard on the slope below the house was in a bridal flush of pinky-white bloom, hummed over by a myriad of bees.

orchard (果樹園) [名] a place where fruit trees are grown

slope (斜面) [名] a surface of which one end or side is at a higher level than the other

bloom (花) [名] a flower

bee (蜂) [名] a flying insect that makes honey

家の下の斜面にある果樹園は、ピンクと白の花が咲き乱れ、無数の蜂が羽音を立てていた。

Thomas Lynde—a meek little man whom Avonlea people called “Rachel Lynde’s husband”—was sowing his late turnip seed on the hill field beyond the barn;

Thomas Lynde (トーマス・リンド) [名] a man's name

meek (おとなしい) [形] quiet and gentle

husband (夫) [名] a married man

sow (蒔く) [動] plant seeds

turnip (カブ) [名] a round root vegetable

barn (納屋) [名] a building for storing grain or hay

トーマス・リンドは、アヴォンリーの人々が「レイチェル・リンドの夫」と呼ぶ、おとなしい小柄な男で、納屋の向こうの丘の畑にカブの種を蒔いていた。

and Matthew Cuthbert ought to have been sowing his on the big red brook field away over by Green Gables.

Matthew Cuthbert (マシュー・カスバート) [名] a farmer who lives at Green Gables

ought to have been (~しているはずだった) [助] should have

big (大きな) [形] of great size or extent

red (赤い) [形] of the color intermediate between orange and violet, as of blood, fire, or rubies

field (畑) [名] an area of open land, especially one planted with crops or pasture

マシュー・カスバートも、グリーン・ゲイブルズの向こうにある大きな赤い小川の畑に種を蒔いているはずだった。

Mrs. Rachel knew that he ought because she had heard him tell Peter Morrison the evening before in William J. Blair’s store over at Carmody that he meant to sow his turnip seed the next afternoon.

know (知る) [動] be aware of

ought (すべきだ) [助] should

evening (夕方) [名] the period of a day from the end of the afternoon to the beginning of night

before (前) [前] earlier than

William J. Blair (ウィリアム・J・ブレア) [名] a person's name

store (店) [名] a place where you can buy things

over (向こう) [前] above or across

Carmody (カーモディ) [名] a place name

mean (つもりだ) [動] intend

seed (種) [名] a small object produced by a plant that can grow into a new plant

next (翌日) [形] coming immediately after the time of writing or speaking

afternoon (午後) [名] the time from noon to evening

レイチェル夫人は、前日の夕方、カーモディのウィリアム・J・ブレアの店で、マシューがピーター・モリソンに、翌日の午後にはカブの種を蒔くつもりだと話しているのを聞いていたので、そうすべきだと思っていた。

Peter had asked him, of course, for Matthew Cuthbert had never been known to volunteer information about anything in his whole life.

Peter (ピーター) [名] a man's name

ask (尋ねる) [動] say something in order to obtain an answer or some information

volunteer (提供する) [動] freely offer to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task

information (情報) [名] facts or knowledge provided or learned about something or someone

whole life (これまで一度も) [名] the entire period of a person's life

もちろん、ピーターが尋ねたのだろう。マシュー・カスバートが自ら何かについて情報を提供したことは、これまで一度もなかった。

And yet here was Matthew Cuthbert, at half-past three on the afternoon of a busy day, placidly driving over the hollow and up the hill;

half-past three (三時半) [名] a time

busy day (忙しい日) [名] a day with a lot of work

placidly (穏やかに) [副] in a calm and peaceful manner

drive (運転する) [動] to operate and control the course of a vehicle

hollow (谷) [名] a place lower than the surrounding land

それなのに、マシュー・カスバートは、忙しい日の午後三時半に、穏やかに谷を越えて丘を登って来ていた。

moreover, he wore a white collar and his best suit of clothes, which was plain proof that he was going out of Avonlea;

moreover (その上) [副] in addition to what has been said or referred to

wear (着る) [動] have on one's person as clothing

white (白い) [形] of the color intermediate between black and gray

collar (襟) [名] a band of material around the neck of a garment

best (一番いい) [形] of the highest quality

suit (スーツ) [名] a set of clothes consisting of a jacket and trousers or skirt

plain (明らかに) [形] clear or obvious

proof (証拠) [名] evidence or argument establishing or helping to establish a fact or the truth of a statement

go out (出かける) [動] leave a place

その上、白い襟を立て、一番いいスーツを着ている。これは、明らかに、彼がアヴォンリーから出かけようとしていることを意味していた。

and he had the buggy and the sorrel mare, which betokened that he was going a considerable distance.

buggy (馬車) [名] a light, horse-drawn carriage

sorrel (栗毛) [名] a light reddish-brown color

mare (雌馬) [名] an adult female horse

betoken (意味する) [動] to be a sign of; to indicate

considerable (かなりの) [形] large in amount or extent

しかも、馬車に栗毛の雌馬を連れている。これは、かなり遠くへ行くことを意味していた。

Now, where was Matthew Cuthbert going and why was he going there?

go (行く) [動] move or travel from one place to another

いったい、マシュー・カスバートはどこへ行くつもりなのだろう?

Had it been any other man in Avonlea, Mrs. Rachel, deftly putting this and that together, might have given a pretty good guess as to both questions.

deftly (巧みに) [副] in a skillful manner

put together (つなぎ合わせる) [動] to assemble or construct something

question (疑問) [名] a statement asking for information

アヴォンリーの他の男なら、レイチェル夫人は、あれこれと巧みにつなぎ合わせて、この二つの疑問にかなりいい推測をすることができただろう。

But Matthew so rarely went from home that it must be something pressing and unusual which was taking him;

Matthew (マシュー) [名] a man's name

rarely (めったに) [副] not often; seldom

go from (出かける) [動] leave a place

home (家) [名] the place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household

must (違いない) [助] be obliged to; be compelled to

something (何か) [名] an unspecified thing

pressing (差し迫った) [形] urgent; requiring immediate action or attention

unusual (異常な) [形] not usual or normal; uncommon

しかし、マシューはめったに家から出かけないので、何か差し迫った異常な事情があるに違いない。

he was the shyest man alive and hated to have to go among strangers or to any place where he might have to talk.

shy (恥ずかしがり屋) [形] being reserved or having or showing nervousness or timidity in the company of other people

hate (嫌う) [動] dislike intensely or passionately; feel extreme aversion for or extreme hostility toward

stranger (見知らぬ人) [名] a person whom one does not know or with whom one is not familiar

talk (話す) [動] speak or converse

彼は生きている人間の中で一番恥ずかしがり屋で、見知らぬ人の中に出かけたり、話さなければならない場所に行くことを嫌っていた。

Matthew, dressed up with a white collar and driving in a buggy, was something that didn’t happen often.

dress up (めかし込む) [動] put on special clothes for a special occasion

white collar (白い襟) [名] a person who performs professional, managerial, or administrative work

happen (起こる) [動] have or experience an event or occurrence

マシューが白い襟をつけて馬車を運転するなんて、めったにないことだった。

Mrs. Rachel, ponder as she might, could make nothing of it and her afternoon’s enjoyment was spoiled.

ponder (考える) [動] think about something carefully

make nothing of (何も思いつかず) [動] fail to understand or appreciate

enjoyment (楽しみ) [名] the state or process of taking delight or pleasure in something

spoil (台無しにする) [動] diminish or destroy the value or quality of

レイチェル夫人は、いくら考えても、何も思いつかず、午後の楽しみは台無しになってしまった。

“I’ll just step over to Green Gables after tea and find out from Marilla where he’s gone and why,” the worthy woman finally concluded.

step over (行く) [動] walk a short distance

Green Gables (グリーン・ゲイブルズ) [名] the house where Anne lives

find out (聞き出す) [動] discover or notice something

Marilla (マリラ) [名] the woman who adopted Anne

where (どこ) [副] in or to what place or position

why (なぜ) [副] for what reason or purpose

「お茶の後にグリーン・ゲイブルズに行って、マリラからどこへ行ったのか、なぜ行ったのかを聞き出そう」と、この立派な女性はついに決心した。

“He doesn’t generally go to town this time of year and he never visits;

generally (普段) [副] in most cases; usually

this time of year (この時期) [名] the current season

visit (訪問する) [動] go to see someone or something

「彼は普段、この時期に町に行ったり、訪問したりすることはない。

if he’d run out of turnip seed he wouldn’t dress up and take the buggy to go for more;

run out of (なくなる) [動] to use up all of something

dress up (着飾る) [動] to put on special clothes for a special occasion

go for (買いに行く) [動] to try to get or achieve something

カブの種がなくなったとしても、着飾って馬車に乗って買いに行くことはない。

he wasn’t driving fast enough to be going for a doctor.

fast (速い) [形] moving or capable of moving at high speed

doctor (医者) [名] a person qualified to practice medicine

医者に行くにしては、馬車の速度が遅かった。

Yet something must have happened since last night to start him off.

last night (昨夜) [名] the night before the present day

start off (出かける) [動] begin a journey

でも、昨夜から何かが起こって、彼は出かけたんだと思う。

I’m clean puzzled, that’s what, and I won’t know a minute’s peace of mind or conscience until I know what has taken Matthew Cuthbert out of Avonlea today.”

clean puzzled (全く困惑した) [形] very confused

全く困惑しちゃったよ。今日、マシュー・カスバートが何のためにアヴォンリーを出て行ったのかわかるまでは、心の安らぎも良心の安らぎも得られないよ。」

Accordingly after tea Mrs. Rachel set out; she had not far to go; the big, rambling, orchard-embowered house where the Cuthberts lived was a scant quarter of a mile up the road from Lynde’s Hollow.

accordingly (そのため) [副] as a result or consequence

tea (お茶) [名] a hot drink made by infusing the dried, cured leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant

set out (出かける) [動] start a journey

far (遠く) [副] a long way

rambling (とりとめのない) [形] lacking a clear purpose or direction

scant (わずかな) [形] barely sufficient or adequate

mile (マイル) [名] a unit of length equal to 1.609344 kilometers

そのため、お茶の後、レイチェル夫人は出かけた。彼女は遠くに行く必要はなかった。カスバート家が住んでいる大きくて、とりとめのない、果樹園に囲まれた家は、リンデのくぼみから道をわずか4分の1マイル上ったところにあった。

To be sure, the long lane made it a good deal further.

to be sure (確かに) [副] without doubt

long (長い) [形] having a great distance from one end to the other

lane (小道) [名] a narrow road, especially in the country

make (感じる) [動] cause to be or become

good deal (かなり) [名] a large amount or extent

further (遠く) [形] more distant in space

確かに、長い小道のせいでかなり遠く感じられた。

Matthew Cuthbert’s father, as shy and silent as his son after him, had got as far away as he possibly could from his fellow men without actually retreating into the woods when he founded his homestead.

father (父親) [名] a male parent

silent (無口な) [形] making no sound

son (息子) [名] a male offspring

as far away as (できるだけ遠ざかる) [副] to the greatest extent or degree possible

fellow (仲間の) [名] a man or boy

homestead (農場) [名] a farm with its buildings

マシュー・カスバートの父親は、息子と同じように内気で無口で、農場を建てたときには、実際に森に引っ込むことなく、仲間の人間からできるだけ遠ざかっていた。

Green Gables was built at the furthest edge of his cleared land and there it was to this day, barely visible from the main road along which all the other Avonlea houses were so sociably situated.

be built (建てられる) [動] to be constructed

furthest (一番端) [形] the most distant

edge (端) [名] the outside limit of an object

cleared land (開拓した土地) [名] land that has been cleared of trees and other vegetation

this day (今日) [名] the present day

barely (ほとんど~ない) [副] only just; almost not

visible (見える) [形] able to be seen

other (他の) [形] different from the one or ones already mentioned or implied

house (家) [名] a place where people live

グリーン・ゲイブルズは、彼が開拓した土地の一番端に建てられ、今日に至るまで、他のすべてのアヴォンリーの家々が社交的に建ち並ぶ幹線道路からはほとんど見えなかった。

Mrs. Rachel Lynde did not call living in such a place living at all.

call (呼ぶ) [動] give a name to

living (生きること) [名] the condition of being alive

place (場所) [名] a particular position or point in space

レイチェル・リンド夫人は、そのような場所に住むことを生きることとは呼ばなかった。

“It’s just staying, that’s what,” she said as she stepped along the deep-rutted, grassy lane bordered with wild rose bushes.

just (ただ) [副] only; simply

stay (住む) [動] live in a place for a period of time

that's what (それだけのこと) [句] that is the only thing

deep-rutted (深い轍の) [形] having deep ruts

grassy (草の) [形] covered with grass

wild (野生の) [形] living or growing in the natural environment; not domesticated or cultivated

rose (バラ) [名] a woody perennial flowering plant

bush (茂み) [名] a woody plant with many stems arising from or near the ground

「ただ住んでいるだけ、それだけのこと」と彼女は野生のバラの茂みに囲まれた深い轍の草道を歩きながら言った。

“It’s no wonder Matthew and Marilla are both a little odd, living away back here by themselves.

wonder (不思議) [名] a feeling of surprise mingled with admiration, caused by something beautiful, unexpected, unfamiliar, or inexplicable

both (二人とも) [限] the two people or things mentioned

little (少し) [形] small in size, amount, or degree

live (暮らす) [動] be alive

away (こんなところで) [副] to or at a distance

back (二人きりで) [副] to or toward the rear

by oneself (二人きりで) [副] without help or company

「マシューとマリラが二人とも少し変わっているのも、こんなところで二人きりで暮らしているんだから不思議はないよ。

Trees aren’t much company, though dear knows if they were there’d be enough of them.

tree (木) [名] a woody perennial plant typically having a main stem or trunk and generally a distinct elevated crown

company (仲間) [名] a person or group of people with whom one spends time or associates

dear (神) [名] a being regarded as holy, divine, or sacred

there (そこに) [副] in or at that place

be enough (十分な数になる) [動] be sufficient for the purpose

木はそんなに仲間ではないけれど、もし彼らがそこにいたら十分な数になるだろうことは神のみぞ知る。

I’d ruther look at people.

look at (見る) [動] direct one's gaze at

people (人) [名] human beings in general or considered collectively

私はむしろ人を見たい。

To be sure, they seem contented enough;

seem (見える) [動] give the impression or sensation of being something or having a particular quality

contented (満足した) [形] in a state of peaceful happiness

確かに、彼らは十分満足そうに見える。

but then, I suppose, they’re used to it.

be used to (慣れている) [動] be familiar with something through experience

でも、慣れているんだと思うよ。

A body can get used to anything, even to being hanged, as the Irishman said.”

get used to (慣れる) [動] become familiar with something through repeated exposure

Irishman (アイルランド人) [名] a native or inhabitant of Ireland

人はどんなことにも慣れるものよ、絞首刑にさえね、アイルランド人が言ったように。」

With this Mrs. Rachel stepped out of the lane into the backyard of Green Gables.

step out (出る) [動] leave a place

backyard (裏庭) [名] a yard behind a house

こう言って、レイチェル夫人は小道を出てグリーン・ゲイブルズの裏庭に入った。

Very green and neat and precise was that yard, set about on one side with great patriarchal willows and the other with prim Lombardies.

green (緑) [形] of the color between blue and yellow in the spectrum

neat (きちんとした) [形] tidy, organized, or smart

precise (整えられた) [形] exact or accurate

yard (庭) [名] a unit of length equal to 3 feet

set about (植えられた) [動] to start doing something

one side (一方) [名] the left or right half of something

great (大きな) [形] of major significance or importance

patriarchal (家長のような) [形] relating to or characteristic of a system of society or government controlled by men

willow (柳) [名] a tree or shrub of the genus Salix

other (もう一方) [形] used to refer to a different person or thing from the one already mentioned

prim (清楚な) [形] (of a person) very proper and correct in behavior

Lombardy (ポプラ) [名] a region of northern Italy

その庭はとても緑で、きちんと整えられていて、一方には大きな家長のような柳が、もう一方には清楚なポプラが植えられていた。

Not a stray stick nor stone was to be seen, for Mrs. Rachel would have seen it if there had been.

stray (落ちた) [形] not in the right place

stick (枝) [名] a thin piece of wood that has fallen off a tree

stone (石) [名] a hard solid nonmetallic mineral matter of which rock is made, especially as a building material

be to be seen (見当たらなかった) [動] be able to be seen

would have seen (見逃せなかっただろう) [動] be able to see

落ちた枝や石は一つも見当たらなかった。もしあったらレイチェル夫人には見逃せなかっただろう。

Privately she was of the opinion that Marilla Cuthbert swept that yard over as often as she swept her house.

privately (内心) [副] in a private manner

be of the opinion (思っている) [動] to have a particular opinion

Marilla Cuthbert (マリラ・カスバート) [名] a character in the story

sweep (掃除する) [動] to clean with a broom

彼女は内心、マリラ・カスバートが家を掃除するのと同じくらい頻繁に庭を掃除していると思っている。

One could have eaten a meal off the ground without over-brimming the proverbial peck of dirt.

eat (食べる) [動] take into the body by the mouth

ground (地面) [名] the solid surface of the earth

over-brimming (あふれる) [動] be full to overflowing

proverbial (諺にある) [形] well known and often used

peck (一口) [名] a unit of volume equal to 2 gallons

dirt (土) [名] soil, especially when loose

地面から食事をしても、諺にあるような一口の土も口に入らないほどだった。

Mrs. Rachel rapped smartly at the kitchen door and stepped in when bidden to do so.

rap (ノックする) [動] to knock or strike sharply

smartly (勢いよく) [副] in a smart manner

door (ドア) [名] a hinged barrier used to close an entrance

step in (中に入る) [動] to enter a place

bid (招き入れる) [動] to ask someone to come in

レイチェル夫人は台所のドアを勢いよくノックし、招き入れられると中に入った。

The kitchen at Green Gables was a cheerful apartment—or would have been cheerful if it had not been so painfully clean as to give it something of the appearance of an unused parlor.

cheerful (明るい) [形] happy and positive

apartment (部屋) [名] a place where someone lives

painfully (痛々しいほど) [副] in a way that causes a lot of pain or difficulty

clean (清潔) [形] free from dirt, marks, or stains

unused (使われていない) [形] not used

parlor (応接間) [名] a room in a house for receiving visitors

グリーン・ゲイブルズの台所は明るい部屋だった。あるいは、あまりにも痛々しいほど清潔で、使われていない応接間のような外観をしていなければ、明るい部屋だっただろう。

Its windows looked east and west;

look (向く) [動] to be oriented or directed toward

east (東) [名] the direction toward the rising sun

west (西) [名] the direction toward the setting sun

その窓は東と西を向いていた。

through the west one, looking out on the back yard, came a flood of mellow June sunlight;

through (通って) [前] from one side or end to the other of

look out (見える) [動] be visible

back yard (裏庭) [名] a yard behind a house

come (降り注ぐ) [動] move or travel toward or into a place thought of as near or familiar to the speaker

flood (洪水) [名] an overflowing of a large amount of water beyond its normal confines

mellow (まろやかな) [形] (of sound) soft and rich

June (6月) [名] the sixth month of the year

sunlight (日差し) [名] the direct light of the sun

西側の窓からは裏庭が見え、6月のまろやかな日差しが降り注いでいた。

but the east one, whence you got a glimpse of the bloom white cherry-trees in the left orchard and nodding, slender birches down in the hollow by the brook, was greened over by a tangle of vines.

whence (どこから) [副] from what place or source

glimpse (垣間見る) [名] a brief, incomplete view or look

cherry-tree (桜の木) [名] a tree that produces cherries

nodding (うなずく) [動] move one's head to show understanding, approval, or to indicate that one is listening

slender (細い) [形] gracefully thin

birch (白樺) [名] a deciduous tree with a smooth, silvery bark

tangle (もつれ) [名] a confused mass of things

vine (つる草) [名] a plant with a stem that climbs or trails

しかし、東側の窓からは、左側の果樹園にある白い桜の花や、小川のほとりにあるくぼみにある細い白樺の木々を垣間見ることができ、つる草が絡み合って緑に覆われていた。

Here sat Marilla Cuthbert, when she sat at all, always slightly distrustful of sunshine, which seemed to her too dancing and irresponsible a thing for a world which was meant to be taken seriously;

sunshine (日差し) [名] direct sunlight unbroken by cloud, especially over a comparatively large area

distrustful (疑ってかかる) [形] not trusting someone or something

dance (踊る) [動] move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps

irresponsible (無責任な) [形] not showing a proper sense of responsibility

world (世界) [名] the earth and all the people living on it

マリラ・カスバートは、ここに座るときはいつも、真面目に受け止められるべき世界には、あまりにも踊りすぎて無責任なものに思える日差しを、いつも少しばかり疑ってかかった。

and here she sat now, knitting, and the table behind her was laid for supper.

table (テーブル) [名] a piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs, providing a level surface for eating, writing, or working at

supper (夕食) [名] the last meal of the day, taken in the evening

そして、彼女は今ここに座って編み物をしており、後ろのテーブルには夕食が用意されていた。

Mrs. Rachel, before she had fairly closed the door, had taken a mental note of everything that was on that table.

fairly (きちんと) [副] in a fair manner

close (閉める) [動] move a door or window so as to leave no space

take a mental note (頭の中でメモする) [動] remember something for future reference

レイチェル夫人は、ドアを閉める前に、テーブルの上にあるものすべてを頭の中でメモしていた。

There were three plates laid, so that Marilla must be expecting some one home with Matthew to tea;

three (3) [数] the number 3

plate (皿) [名] a flat dish with raised edges that you eat or serve food from

lay (置く) [動] put something somewhere

expect (待っている) [動] regard something as likely to happen

3枚の皿が置かれていたので、マリラはマシューと一緒に誰かが家でお茶を飲むのを待っているに違いない。

but the dishes were everyday dishes and there was only crab-apple preserves and one kind of cake, so that the expected company could not be any particular company.

dish (料理) [名] a type of food

everyday (日常) [形] happening or used every day

crab-apple (カニリンゴ) [名] a small, sour apple

preserve (ジャム) [名] a food made by cooking fruit and sugar together

cake (ケーキ) [名] a sweet dessert made from ingredients such as flour, sugar, eggs, and butter

company (客) [名] a guest

しかし、料理は日常の料理で、カニリンゴのジャムとケーキが一種類しかなかったので、期待される客は特別な客ではあり得なかった。

Yet what of Matthew’s white collar and the sorrel mare?

sorrel mare (栗毛の雌馬) [名] a female horse with a reddish-brown coat

しかし、マシューの白い襟と栗毛の雌馬はどうだろうか?

Mrs. Rachel was getting fairly dizzy with this unusual mystery about quiet, unmysterious Green Gables.

get dizzy (めまいがする) [動] to feel as if you are spinning around and are about to fall

mystery (謎) [名] something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain

unmysterious (謎のない) [形] not mysterious

レイチェル夫人は、静かで謎のないグリーン・ゲイブルズに関するこの異常な謎にかなりめまいがしていた。

“Good evening, Rachel,” Marilla said briskly.

Good evening (こんばんは) [名] a greeting used in the evening

Rachel (レイチェル) [名] a female given name

say (言う) [動] to express (something) in words

「こんばんは、レイチェル」マリラは元気よく言った。

“This is a real fine evening, isn’t it?

isn't it (ですね) [他] used in speech as a way of inviting agreement

「今夜は本当にいい夜ですね。

Won’t you sit down?

sit down (座る) [動] be in a position in which your weight is supported by your buttocks rather than your feet and your upper body is more or less upright

座りませんか?

How are all your folks?”

how (どう) [副] in what way or manner

be (いる) [動] exist or live

all (全て) [限] the whole quantity or extent of

your (あなたの) [限] belonging to or connected with the person or thing mentioned

folks (皆さん) [名] people in general

ご家族の皆さんはお元気ですか?」

Something that for lack of any other name might be called friendship existed and always had existed between Marilla Cuthbert and Mrs. Rachel, in spite of—or perhaps because of—their dissimilarity.

for lack of (他に呼びようがないので) [前] because of the absence of

friendship (友情) [名] the emotions or conduct of friends

exist (存在する) [動] have objective reality or being

always (ずっと) [副] at all times; on all occasions

between (間に) [前] in the space separating two places, people, or objects

in spite of (にもかかわらず) [前] without being influenced by; notwithstanding

perhaps (あるいは) [副] possibly; maybe

because of (からこそ) [前] for the reason that; owing to

dissimilarity (似ていない) [名] the state of being dissimilar

マリラ・カスバートとレイチェル夫人の間には、他に呼びようがないので友情と呼ぶしかない何かが存在し、またずっと存在していた。それは、二人が似ていないにもかかわらず、あるいは似ていないからこそだった。

Marilla was a tall, thin woman, with angles and without curves;

tall (背が高い) [形] of more than average height

thin (やせ細った) [形] having little flesh or fat on the body

woman (女性) [名] an adult human female

angle (角ばっている) [名] the space between two lines or planes that intersect

curve (曲線) [名] a line or outline that gradually deviates from being straight without sharp breaks

マリラは背が高く、やせ細った女性で、角ばっていて曲線がなかった。

her dark hair showed some gray streaks and was always twisted up in a hard little knot behind with two wire hairpins stuck aggressively through it.

dark hair (黒い髪) [名] hair that is black in color

show (混じる) [動] be visible or noticeable

gray streak (白いものが混じる) [名] a line or band of gray in something

twist up (結ぶ) [動] to fasten or join together by winding

hard little knot (小さく固く結び) [名] a small, tight knot

behind (後ろで) [前] at or to the rear of

two (二本) [数] one more than one

wire hairpin (針金のヘアピン) [名] a hairpin made of wire

stick (突き刺す) [動] to push or thrust something into or through something else

彼女の黒い髪には白いものが混じり、いつも後ろで小さく固く結び、そこに二本の針金のヘアピンを乱暴に突き刺していた。

She looked like a woman of narrow experience and rigid conscience, which she was;

look like (~のように見える) [動] to have the appearance of

narrow (狭い) [形] of small width

experience (経験) [名] practical contact with and observation of facts or events

rigid (厳格な) [形] not flexible or pliant

conscience (良心) [名] the inner sense of what is right or wrong in one's conduct or motives, impelling one toward right action

彼女は経験が狭く、良心が厳格な女性のように見えたが、実際そうだった。

but there was a saving something about her mouth which, if it had been ever so slightly developed, might have been considered indicative of a sense of humor.

save (救う) [動] prevent from being lost, wasted, or destroyed

mouth (口元) [名] the opening and cavity in the lower part of the human face, surrounded by the lips, through which food is taken in and vocal sounds are emitted

develop (発達する) [動] become more mature, advanced, or elaborate

sense of humor (ユーモアのセンス) [名] the ability to be amused by things that are funny

しかし、彼女の口元には、もしそれが少しでも発達していたら、ユーモアのセンスがあると思われるかもしれない、何か救いとなるものがあった。

“We’re all pretty well,” said Mrs. Rachel.

pretty well (元気) [副] in a good or satisfactory way

said (言った) [動] to express (something) in words

「みんな元気よ」とレイチェル夫人は言った。

“I was kind of afraid you weren’t, though, when I saw Matthew starting off today.

kind of (ちょっと) [副] to some extent or in some way

afraid (心配する) [形] feeling fear or worry

see (見る) [動] perceive with the eyes

「でも、今日マシューが出かけるのを見た時、あなたは元気じゃないんじゃないかと心配したのよ。

I thought maybe he was going to the doctor’s.”

thought (思った) [動] have a particular opinion about something

maybe (多分) [副] perhaps; possibly

彼は医者に行くんじゃないかと思ったよ」

Marilla’s lips twitched understandingly.

lip (唇) [名] either of the two fleshy parts which form the upper and lower edges of the opening of the mouth

twitch (ひきつる) [動] to move or cause to move with a short, sudden, jerking movement

マリラの唇は理解してひきつった。

She had expected Mrs. Rachel up;

up (来る) [副] to or at a higher place or position

彼女はレイチェル夫人が来るのを期待していた。

she had known that the sight of Matthew jaunting off so unaccountably would be too much for her neighbor’s curiosity.

sight (光景) [名] something that you see

jaunting (外出) [動] go on a short journey for pleasure

unaccountably (不可解に) [副] in a way that cannot be explained

curiosity (好奇心) [名] a strong desire to know or learn something

彼女はマシューがそんなに不可解に外出する光景は彼女の隣人の好奇心には耐えられないであろうことを知っていた。

“Oh, no, I’m quite well although I had a bad headache yesterday,” she said.

Oh, no (ああ、いいえ) [間] an expression of surprise or disappointment

quite well (元気です) [副] in a good or satisfactory way

yesterday (昨日) [名] the day before today

she (彼女) [代] a female person or animal that is being talked about

「ああ、いいえ、昨日はひどい頭痛がしましたが、私は元気です」と彼女は言った。

“Matthew went to Bright River.

「マシューはブライトリバーに行きました。

We’re getting a little boy from an orphan asylum in Nova Scotia and he’s coming on the train tonight.”

get (預かる) [動] receive

little boy (小さな男の子) [名] a young male child

orphan asylum (孤児院) [名] an institution for the care of orphans

Nova Scotia (ノバスコシア) [名] a province in eastern Canada

tonight (今夜) [名] the night of the present day

私たちはノバスコシアの孤児院から小さな男の子を預かることになっていて、彼は今夜の電車で来ます。」

If Marilla had said that Matthew had gone to Bright River to meet a kangaroo from Australia Mrs. Rachel could not have been more astonished.

Bright River (ブライトリバー) [名] a fictional town in the story

Australia (オーストラリア) [名] a country

be astonished (驚く) [動] to be very surprised

もしマリラがマシューがオーストラリアからカンガルーを迎えにブライトリバーに行ったと言っても、レイチェル夫人はもっと驚くことはなかっただろう。

She was actually stricken dumb for five seconds.

be stricken dumb (唖然とする) [動] be so shocked or surprised that you cannot speak

five seconds (5秒間) [名] a period of time equal to five seconds

彼女は実際に5秒間唖然とした。

It was unsupposable that Marilla was making fun of her, but Mrs. Rachel was almost forced to suppose it.

make fun of (からかう) [動] to laugh at or make jokes about someone or something

マリラが彼女をからかっているとは思えなかったが、レイチェル夫人はそう考えるしかなかった。

“Are you in earnest, Marilla?” she demanded when voice returned to her.

be in earnest (本気である) [動] to be serious about something

demand (尋ねる) [動] to ask for something in a forceful way

voice (声) [名] the sound produced in a person's larynx and uttered through the mouth, as speech or song

「本気なの、マリラ?」声が戻ると彼女は尋ねた。

“Yes, of course,” said Marilla, as if getting boys from orphan asylums in Nova Scotia were part of the usual spring work on any well-regulated Avonlea farm instead of being an unheard of innovation.

spring (春) [名] the season of the year between winter and summer

innovation (革新) [名] the introduction of something new

「ええ、もちろん」マリラは、ノバスコシアの孤児院から男の子を連れてくることが、聞いたこともないような革新ではなく、よく管理されたアヴォンリー農場の通常の春の仕事の一部であるかのように言った。

Mrs. Rachel felt that she had received a severe mental jolt.

feel (感じる) [動] to be aware of (something) through touch, taste, or smell

receive (受ける) [動] to be given, presented with, or paid something

severe (ひどい) [形] very great in degree or intensity

mental (精神的) [形] of or relating to the mind

jolt (ショック) [名] a sudden, sharp, or violent movement

レイチェル夫人は、ひどい精神的ショックを受けたように感じた。

She thought in exclamation points.

exclamation point (感嘆符) [名] a punctuation mark used to show strong feelings or to emphasize something

彼女は感嘆符で考えた。

A boy!

boy (男の子) [名] a male child or young man

男の子!

Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert of all people adopting a boy!

Cuthbert (カスバート) [名] a surname

adopt (養子にする) [動] legally take another's child and bring it up as one's own

マリラとマシュー・カスバートが男の子を養子にするなんて!

From an orphan asylum!

orphan (孤児) [名] a child whose parents are dead

asylum (孤児院) [名] an institution that provides shelter and support to people who are mentally ill

孤児院から!

Well, the world was certainly turning upside down!

turn upside down (ひっくり返る) [動] to be in a state of confusion or disorder

まあ、世界は確かにひっくり返っていた!

She would be surprised at nothing after this!

be surprised at (驚く) [動] to feel or show surprise

nothing (何もない) [名] not anything; no single thing

after this (これから先) [副] from now on

彼女はこれから先、何があっても驚かないだろう!

Nothing!

何もない!

“What on earth put such a notion into your head?” she demanded disapprovingly.

on earth (いったい) [副] used to emphasize a question

put (入れる) [動] move something to a place

notion (考え) [名] a general understanding of something

head (頭) [名] the upper part of the human body

disapprovingly (不承認に) [副] in a way that shows you do not approve of something

「いったい何がそんな考えをあなたの頭に入れたの?」と彼女は不承認に尋ねた。

This had been done without her advice being asked, and must perforce be disapproved.

advice (アドバイス) [名] guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action

ask (求める) [動] to make a request for something

be done (行われる) [動] to be finished or completed

disapprove (不承認) [動] to have or express an unfavorable opinion of

これは彼女のアドバイスを求めずに行われたので、必然的に不承認に違いなかった。

“Well, we’ve been thinking about it for some time—all winter in fact,” returned Marilla.

for some time (しばらくの間) [名] a period of time

all winter (冬の間ずっと) [名] the entire winter season

return (答える) [動] say or write something as an answer

「ええ、私たちはしばらくの間、それについて考えていたんです、実際、冬の間ずっと」とマリラは答えた。

“Mrs. Alexander Spencer was up here one day before Christmas and she said she was going to get a little girl from the asylum over in Hopeton in the spring.

Mrs. Alexander Spencer (アレクサンダー・スペンサー夫人) [名] the wife of Alexander Spencer

one day before Christmas (クリスマスの前日) [名] the day before Christmas

Hopeton (ホープトン) [名] a town in the U.S. state of North Carolina

「アレクサンダー・スペンサー夫人がクリスマスの前日にここに来ていて、彼女は春にホープトンの孤児院から小さな女の子を連れて行くつもりだと言っていました。

Her cousin lives there and Mrs. Spencer has visited here and knows all about it.

cousin (いとこ) [名] the child of one's uncle or aunt

visit (訪れる) [動] go to see a person or place socially or as a tourist

know (知っている) [動] be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information

彼女のいとこがそこに住んでいて、スペンサー夫人はそこを訪れたことがあって、そこのことをよく知っています。

So Matthew and I have talked it over off and on ever since.

talk over (話し合う) [動] discuss something thoroughly

ever since (それ以来) [副] from a particular time in the past until now

それでマシューと私はそれ以来、そのことについて何度も話し合ってきました。

We thought we’d get a boy.

think (思う) [動] have an opinion about something

get (もらう) [動] receive something

私たちは男の子をもらうつもりでした。

Matthew is getting up in years, you know—he’s sixty—and he isn’t so spry as he once was.

get up in years (年をとる) [動] to become old

sixty (60歳) [名] the number 60

spry (元気) [形] active and energetic

マシューは年をとってきています、もう60歳で、昔ほど元気ではありません。

His heart troubles him a good deal.

heart (心臓) [名] the organ that pumps blood around the body

trouble (患う) [動] cause difficulty or problems for

彼は心臓を患っています。

And you know how desperate hard it’s got to be to get hired help.

desperate (大変な) [形] very bad or serious

hard (難しい) [形] not easy; requiring much effort

get (得る) [動] receive, obtain, or acquire

hired (雇われた) [形] employed for wages

help (助け) [名] the action of helping someone by sharing work, providing money, or doing a task

それに、雇い手を探すのがどれほど大変か、あなたもご存じでしょう。

There’s never anybody to be had but those stupid, half-grown little French boys;

have (雇える) [動] to possess, own, or hold

stupid (愚かな) [形] lacking intelligence or common sense

half-grown (半分しか成長していない) [形] not fully grown

French (フランス人の) [形] of or relating to France or its people or language

あの愚かで、半分しか成長していないフランス人の少年たち以外に雇える人なんていません。

and as soon as you do get one broke into your ways and taught something he’s up and off to the lobster canneries or the States.

as soon as (とたんに) [接] immediately after

break into (慣れさせる) [動] to enter a place by force

teach (教える) [動] to impart knowledge or skill to

lobster (ロブスター) [名] a large edible marine crustacean

cannery (缶詰工場) [名] a factory for canning food

the States (アメリカ) [名] the United States of America

やっと一人雇って、仕事に慣れさせ、何かを教えたとたん、ロブスターの缶詰工場やアメリカに行ってしまうのです。

At first Matthew suggested getting a Home boy.

at first (最初) [副] in the beginning; initially

suggest (提案する) [動] put forward for consideration

get (雇う) [動] obtain by care, effort, or the use of special means

最初、マシューは孤児院の少年を雇うことを提案した。

But I said ‘no’ flat to that.

flat (きっぱりと) [副] in a definite and firm manner

でも、私はきっぱりと「ノー」と言いました。

‘They may be all right—I’m not saying they’re not—but no London street Arabs for me,’ I said.

all right (いい) [形] satisfactory or acceptable

London (ロンドン) [名] the capital city of England

street Arab (浮浪児) [名] a homeless child

「彼らはいい子かもしれないよ。そうじゃないとは言わないよ。でも、私はロンドンの浮浪児は嫌だよ」と私は言いました。

‘Give me a native born at least.

give (くれ) [動] transfer the possession of something to someone

native (この国で生まれた) [形] born in a particular place

born (生まれた) [動] come into existence as a result of birth

「少なくともこの国で生まれた子がいいよ。

There’ll be a risk, no matter who we get.

There'll be (あるだろう) [動] will exist

risk (リスク) [名] a situation involving exposure to danger

no matter who (誰でも) [代] any person

誰を雇ってもリスクはあるよ。

But I’ll feel easier in my mind and sleep sounder at nights if we get a born Canadian.’

feel easier (安心する) [動] feel less worried or anxious

sleep sounder (ぐっすり眠れる) [動] sleep deeply and well

night (夜) [名] the period of darkness in each twenty-four hours

でも、カナダ生まれの子を雇えば、安心して夜もぐっすり眠れるよ」

So in the end we decided to ask Mrs. Spencer to pick us out one when she went over to get her little girl.

in the end (結局) [副] after a long time or after many things have happened

ask (頼む) [動] make a request for something

pick out (選ぶ) [動] choose or select

go over (迎えに行く) [動] go to a place

little girl (小さな女の子) [名] a young female child

だから、結局、スペンサーさんに、彼女が小さな女の子を迎えに行くときに、一人選んでもらうことに決めました。

We heard last week she was going, so we sent her word by Richard Spencer’s folks at Carmody to bring us a smart, likely boy of about ten or eleven.

last week (先週) [名] the week before the present one

hear (聞く) [動] perceive with the ear the sound made by (someone or something)

send (頼む) [動] cause to go or be taken to a destination; arrange for the delivery of

word (言葉) [名] a unit of language, consisting of one or more spoken sounds or their written representation, that functions as a principal carrier of meaning

bring (連れてくる) [動] take or carry (someone or something) with oneself to a place

smart (賢い) [形] having or showing a quick-witted intelligence

likely (そうな) [形] such as well might happen or be true; probable

ten (10) [名] the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one

eleven (11) [名] the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one

先週、彼女が行くと聞いたので、カーモディのリチャード・スペンサーの親戚に頼んで、10歳か11歳くらいの賢そうな男の子を連れてきてくれるように頼みました。

We decided that would be the best age—old enough to be of some use in doing chores right off and young enough to be trained up proper.

decide (決める) [動] reach, make, or come to a decision about something

age (年齢) [名] the number of years that a person has lived or a thing has existed

old (十分な年齢) [形] having lived for a long time

young (十分な若さ) [形] having lived or existed for only a short time

proper (適切な) [形] truly what something is said or regarded to be; genuine

それが最適な年齢だと決めました。すぐに雑用をこなすのに十分な年齢であり、適切な訓練を受けるのに十分な若さです。

We mean to give him a good home and schooling.

mean (つもりである) [動] intend to convey or express

schooling (教育) [名] the process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university

私たちは彼に良い家庭と教育を与えるつもりです。

We had a telegram from Mrs. Alexander Spencer today—the mail-man brought it from the station—saying they were coming on the five-thirty train tonight.

have a telegram (電報が届く) [動] receive a telegram

Mrs. Alexander Spencer (アレクサンダー・スペンサーさん) [名] a woman whose husband's surname is Spencer

today (今日) [名] the present day

mail-man (郵便配達員) [名] a person who delivers mail

station (駅) [名] a terminal for trains or buses

say (書いてある) [動] communicate or express by writing

今日、アレクサンダー・スペンサーさんから電報が届きました。郵便配達員が駅から持ってきたのですが、今夜5時半の電車で来ると書いてありました。

So Matthew went to Bright River to meet him.

meet (会う) [動] come together with someone by chance or arrangement

それでマシューは彼に会いにブライトリバーに行きました。

Mrs. Spencer will drop him off there.

Mrs. Spencer (スペンサーさん) [名] a woman who is married

drop off (降ろす) [動] to leave someone or something at a place

スペンサーさんが彼をそこに降ろすのです。

Of course she goes on to White Sands station herself.”

of course (もちろん) [副] as expected

go on (行く) [動] continue

White Sands (ホワイトサンズ) [名] a town in New Mexico

もちろん、彼女はホワイトサンズ駅まで行くのです。」

Mrs. Rachel prided herself on always speaking her mind;

pride oneself on (誇りを持つ) [動] be proud of oneself for something

speak one's mind (自分の考えを話す) [動] say what one thinks or feels

レイチェルさんはいつも自分の考えを話すことに誇りを持っていた。

she proceeded to speak it now, having adjusted her mental attitude to this amazing piece of news.

proceed (話し始める) [動] go on to do something

adjust (整える) [動] make minor changes in order to achieve accuracy or improve performance

mental attitude (心構え) [名] a person's general attitude or way of thinking

amazing (驚くべき) [形] causing great surprise or wonder

piece of news (ニュース) [名] a report of a recent event

彼女は、この驚くべきニュースに対する心構えを整えて、今それを話し始めた。

“Well, Marilla, I’ll just tell you plain that I think you’re doing a mighty foolish thing—a risky thing, that’s what.

Well (まあ) [間] used to express surprise, hesitation, or to introduce a remark

tell (言う) [動] communicate with words

plain (はっきり) [形] clear and easy to understand

mighty (ものすごく) [形] very great in power, strength, or size

foolish (愚かな) [形] lacking good sense or judgment

risky (危険な) [形] involving the possibility of danger, harm, or loss

「まあ、マリラ、はっきり言うけど、あなたはものすごく愚かなことをしていると思うよ。危険なことよ。

You don’t know what you’re getting.

get (招き入れる) [動] receive as a punishment

何を招き入れているのかわからないのよ。

You’re bringing a strange child into your house and home and you don’t know a single thing about him nor what his disposition is like nor what sort of parents he had nor how he’s likely to turn out.

bring (連れ込む) [動] cause to come to a place

strange (見知らぬ) [形] not known or familiar

single (一つ) [形] not one of two or more

disposition (性格) [名] a person's inherent qualities of mind and character

parent (親) [名] a father or mother

turn out (育つ) [動] become or develop into

見知らぬ子供を家に入れようとしているけど、その子のことは何一つ知らないし、どんな性格か、どんな親か、どんな子に育つかもわからないのよ。

Why, it was only last week I read in the paper how a man and his wife up west of the Island took a boy out of an orphan asylum and he set fire to the house at night—set it on purpose, Marilla—and nearly burnt them to a crisp in their beds.

paper (新聞) [名] a printed publication consisting of folded unstapled sheets and containing news, articles, advertisements and correspondence

man (男) [名] an adult male human being

wife (妻) [名] a married woman

island (島) [名] a piece of land surrounded by water

take (連れてくる) [動] to go with someone or something to a place

set fire to (火をつける) [動] to cause something to burn

on purpose (わざと) [副] intentionally

burn (焼ける) [動] to be on fire

bed (ベッド) [名] a place for sleeping

だって、つい先週、島の西側に住む夫婦が孤児院から男の子を連れてきて、夜に家に火をつけたんだもの。わざと火をつけたのよ、マリラ。ベッドの中で焼け死にそうになったんだもの。

And I know another case where an adopted boy used to suck the eggs—they couldn’t break him of it.

another (別の) [形] different from the one or ones already mentioned or considered

case (場合) [名] an instance of something occurring

adopted (養子の) [形] taken up and used by another

suck (吸う) [動] draw into the mouth by creating a vacuum

egg (卵) [名] a round or oval object laid by a female bird, reptile, fish, or invertebrate, especially one containing a developing embryo

break (直す) [動] cause to cease to exist or be in force

それに、養子にした男の子が卵を吸う癖があって、その癖を直せなかったという話も聞いたよ。

If you had asked my advice in the matter—which you didn’t do, Marilla—I’d have said for mercy’s sake not to think of such a thing, that’s what.”

matter (件) [名] a subject or situation that is being dealt with or considered

mercy (慈悲) [名] compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm

sake (ため) [名] the purpose or benefit of doing something

think (考える) [動] direct one's mind toward someone or something; use one's mind actively to form connected ideas or to solve a problem

もしこの件で私の意見を聞いていたら、そうしなかったけど、マリラ、私は慈悲のためにそんなことは考えないようにと言いたかったよ、そうよ。」

This Job’s comforting seemed neither to offend nor to alarm Marilla.

Job (ヨブ) [名] the central figure of the Book of Job in the Bible

comfort (慰める) [動] to make someone feel less worried, upset, or unhappy

offend (怒らせる) [動] to cause someone to feel upset, angry, or annoyed

alarm (驚かせる) [動] to make someone feel afraid or worried

このヨブの慰めはマリラを怒らせも驚かせもしなかったようだった。

She knitted steadily on.

steadily (着々と) [副] in a steady manner

彼女は着々と編み物を続けた。

“I don’t deny there’s something in what you say, Rachel. I’ve had some qualms myself.

deny (否定する) [動] refuse to admit the truth or existence of

something (一理) [名] a thing that is not named or stated

qualm (不安) [名] a feeling of doubt or worry about whether something is right or wrong

「あなたの言うことに一理あることは否定しないよ、レイチェル。私も不安に感じていたのよ。

But Matthew was terrible set on it.

set on (乗り気である) [動] determined to do something

terrible (ひどい) [形] very bad or serious

でもマシューはひどく乗り気だったのよ。

I could see that, so I gave in.

give in (折れる) [動] stop resisting or opposing something

それが分かったから、私は折れたのよ。

It’s so seldom Matthew sets his mind on anything that when he does I always feel it’s my duty to give in.

set one's mind on (決心する) [動] reach, make, or come to a decision about something

seldom (滅多にない) [副] not often; rarely

duty (義務) [名] a moral or legal obligation

マシューが何かを決心するなんて滅多にないことだから、彼がそうした時には私はいつも折れるのが私の義務だと感じるのよ。

And as for the risk, there’s risks in pretty near everything a body does in this world.

as for (について言えば) [前] with regard to; concerning

pretty near (ほとんど) [副] very close to; almost

everything (全て) [名] all that exists; the whole world

body (人) [名] the physical structure, including the bones, flesh and organs, of a person or an animal

それに危険について言えば、この世で人がすることのほとんど全てに危険はあるよ。

There’s risks in people’s having children of their own if it comes to that—they don’t always turn out well.

There's (ある) [動] there is

come to that (そこまで言うなら) [動] to reach a certain point or situation

そこまで言うなら、人が自分の子供を持つことにも危険はあるよ。子供はいつもうまく育つとは限らないもの。

And then Nova Scotia is right close to the Island. It isn’t as if we were getting him from England or the States. He can’t be much different from ourselves.”

right close to (すぐ近く) [形] very near

England (イギリス) [名] a country in Europe

different (違う) [形] not the same

それにノバスコシアは島のすぐ近くよ。イギリスやアメリカから連れてくるわけではないんだし。私たちとそんなに違ってはいられないよ。」

“Well, I hope it will turn out all right,” said Mrs. Rachel in a tone that plainly indicated her painful doubts.

turn out (うまくいく) [動] to happen or develop in a particular way

all right (大丈夫) [形] satisfactory, but not very good

tone (口調) [名] the quality of a sound

plainly (はっきりと) [副] in a clear and simple manner

indicate (表れる) [動] to show or make clear

painful (苦しい) [形] causing a lot of pain

doubt (疑念) [名] a feeling of uncertainty about something

「まあ、うまくいくといいよね」とレイチェル夫人は言ったが、その口調には彼女の苦しい疑念がはっきりと表れていた。

“Only don’t say I didn’t warn you if he burns Green Gables down or puts strychnine in the well—I heard of a case over in New Brunswick where an orphan asylum child did that and the whole family died in fearful agonies.

burn down (焼き払う) [動] to be destroyed or badly damaged by fire

well (井戸) [名] a deep hole dug in the ground to obtain water

case (事件) [名] an occurrence of something

do (する) [動] to perform an action

family (家族) [名] a group of people who are related to each other

die (死ぬ) [動] to stop living

agony (苦しみ) [名] extreme physical or mental suffering

「ただ、もし彼がグリーン・ゲイブルズを焼き払ったり、井戸にストリキニーネを入れたりしたら、私が警告しなかったなんて言わないでね。ニューブランズウィックで孤児院の子供がそんなことをして、家族全員が恐ろしい苦しみの中で死んだという事件を聞いたことがあるよ。

Only, it was a girl in that instance.”

only (ただ) [副] and no one or nothing more or else

instance (場合) [名] an example or single occurrence of something

ただ、その場合は女の子だったけど。」

“Well, we’re not getting a girl,” said Marilla, as if poisoning wells were a purely feminine accomplishment and not to be dreaded in the case of a boy.

girl (女の子) [名] a female child

poison (毒) [名] a substance that is harmful or fatal if introduced into or absorbed by a living organism

accomplishment (所業) [名] something that has been achieved successfully

dread (恐れる) [動] anticipate with great apprehension or fear

「まあ、うちは女の子をもらうわけじゃないし」とマリラは言ったが、まるで井戸に毒を入れるのは純粋に女性の所業で、男の子の場合は恐れる必要がないかのようだった。

“I’d never dream of taking a girl to bring up.

dream (夢にも思わない) [動] have a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep

bring up (育てる) [動] care for and educate a child

「女の子を育てるなんて夢にも思わないよ。

I wonder at Mrs. Alexander Spencer for doing it.

wonder (不思議に思う) [動] be curious or uncertain about something

アレクサンダー・スペンサー夫人がそんなことをするなんて不思議だよ。

But there, she wouldn’t shrink from adopting a whole orphan asylum if she took it into her head.”

shrink from (ためらう) [動] to be unwilling to do something because you are afraid or worried about it

でも、彼女は一度思い込んだら孤児院の子供を全部引き取ることだってためらわない人だもの。」

Mrs. Rachel would have liked to stay until Matthew came home with his imported orphan.

would have liked to (~したかったのだが) [助] want to do something in the past

stay (居る) [動] remain in a place

come home (帰ってくる) [動] return to one's house

import (輸入する) [動] bring in from a foreign country

レイチェル夫人はマシューが輸入した孤児を連れて帰ってくるまで居たかったのだが、

But reflecting that it would be a good two hours at least before his arrival she concluded to go up the road to Robert Bell’s and tell the news.

reflect (考える) [動] to think carefully about something

at least (少なくとも) [副] not less than; as much as

arrival (到着) [名] the act of arriving

conclude (決める) [動] to decide or reach a decision

go up (登る) [動] to move to a higher position

tell (伝える) [動] to communicate information to

マシューが帰ってくるまで少なくとも二時間はかかるだろうと考え、道を登ってロバート・ベルの家まで行き、このニュースを伝えることにした。

It would certainly make a sensation second to none, and Mrs. Rachel dearly loved to make a sensation.

make a sensation (驚かせる) [動] to cause a strong feeling or reaction

second to none (誰もが驚く) [形] better than all others

dearly (とても) [副] very much

love (大好き) [動] to be extremely fond of

間違いなく、このニュースは誰もが驚くだろうし、レイチェル夫人は人々を驚かせるのが大好きだった。

So she took herself away, somewhat to Marilla’s relief, for the latter felt her doubts and fears reviving under the influence of Mrs. Rachel’s pessimism.

take oneself away (帰って行く) [動] leave

relief (ほっとする) [名] a feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress

fear (恐怖) [名] an unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain, or harm

revive (再燃する) [動] return to life, consciousness, or strength

レイチェル夫人が帰って行くと、マリラは少しほっとした。レイチェル夫人の悲観的な態度に影響されて、マリラは自分の不安や恐怖が再燃するのを感じていたからだ。

“Well, of all things that ever were or will be!” ejaculated Mrs. Rachel when she was safely out in the lane.

ejaculate (叫ぶ) [動] to say something suddenly and loudly

「まあ、今までに起こったことも、これから起こることも、こんなことはありえないよ!」レイチェル夫人は、無事に小道に出ると、思わず叫んだ。

“It does really seem as if I must be dreaming.

seem (思われる) [動] appear to be; give the impression of being

dream (夢) [名] a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep

「本当に夢を見ているみたいだよ。

Well, I’m sorry for that poor young one and no mistake.

be sorry for (気の毒に思う) [動] feel regret or guilt for something

poor (かわいそうな) [形] lacking sufficient money to live at a standard considered comfortable or normal in a society

mistake (間違い) [名] an action or judgment that is misguided or wrong

まあ、あのかわいそうな子には気の毒に思うよ。

Matthew and Marilla don’t know anything about children and they’ll expect him to be wiser and steadier that his own grandfather, if so be’s he ever had a grandfather, which is doubtful.

anything (何も) [名] something, no matter what

wiser (賢く) [形] having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment

steadier (落ち着いて) [形] not shaking or moving

grandfather (祖父) [名] the father of one's father or mother

doubtful (疑わしい) [形] questionable

マシューとマリラは子供のことなんて何も知らないし、あの子に自分の祖父よりも賢く、落ち着いていてほしいと思っているだろうけど、あの子に祖父がいたかどうかは疑わしいよ。

It seems uncanny to think of a child at Green Gables somehow;

uncanny (不思議な) [形] strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way

グリーン・ゲイブルズに子供がいるなんて、どうも不思議な感じがするよ。

there’s never been one there, for Matthew and Marilla were grown up when the new house was built—if they ever were children, which is hard to believe when one looks at them.

there's never been one there (今まで子供なんていなかった) [句] there has never been a child there

grown up (大人だった) [形] mature; fully developed

new house (新しい家) [名] a house that has been recently built

built (建った) [動] construct or erect

今まで子供なんていなかったし、マシューとマリラは新しい家が建ったときには大人だったし、二人が子供だったなんて、二人を見ていると信じられないよ。

I wouldn’t be in that orphan’s shoes for anything.

be in someone's shoes (立場になる) [動] to be in the same situation as someone else

あの孤児の立場にはなりたくないよ。

My, but I pity him, that’s what.”

pity (気の毒) [名] a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for someone else's misfortune

でも、あの子は気の毒だよ。」

So said Mrs. Rachel to the wild rose bushes out of the fulness of her heart;

wild rose (野生のバラ) [名] a rose that grows in the wild

レイチェル夫人は、心の底からそう野生のバラの茂みに語った。

but if she could have seen the child who was waiting patiently at the Bright River station at that very moment her pity would have been still deeper and more profound.

wait (待つ) [動] stay where one is or delay action until a particular time or until something else happens

patiently (辛抱強く) [副] in a patient manner

deep (深い) [形] having a specified distance from the top or surface to the bottom or ground

profound (深刻) [形] very great or intense

しかし、もし彼女がその瞬間にブライト・リバー駅で辛抱強く待っている子供を見ることができたなら、彼女の哀れみはもっと深く、もっと深刻だっただろう。

Chapter II: Matthew Cuthbert is surprised

Chapter II (第2章) [名] the second chapter

be surprised (びっくりする) [動] to feel or show surprise

第2章: マシュー・カスバートびっくり

Matthew Cuthbert and the sorrel mare jogged comfortably over the eight miles to Bright River.

jog (走る) [動] run slowly and steadily as part of exercise

comfortably (快適に) [副] in a way that is physically or mentally comfortable

eight miles (8マイル) [名] a unit of length equal to 1.609344 kilometers

マシュー・カスバートと栗毛の雌馬は、ブライト・リバーまでの8マイルを快適に走った。

It was a pretty road, running along between snug farmsteads, with now and again a bit of balsamy fir wood to drive through or a hollow where wild plums hung out their filmy bloom.

pretty (きれいな) [形] pleasing to the eye or the ear

snug (居心地の良い) [形] warm and comfortable

farmstead (農場) [名] a farm with its buildings

now and again (時折) [副] occasionally

balsamy (バルサムのような) [形] having the qualities of balsam

fir (モミ) [名] an evergreen coniferous tree

drive through (通り抜ける) [動] go through by driving

plum (プラム) [名] a small round fruit with a smooth red or purple skin and a sweet juicy flesh

hang out (咲かせる) [動] be present or available

居心地の良い農場の間に沿って走るきれいな道で、時折、バルサムモミの木立を通り抜けたり、野生のプラムが薄い花を咲かせているくぼみを通ったりした。

The air was sweet with the breath of many apple orchards and the meadows sloped away in the distance to horizon mists of pearl and purple;

air (空気) [名] the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth

sweet (甘い) [形] having a pleasant taste like that of sugar or honey

breath (息吹) [名] the air taken into or expelled from the lungs

apple orchard (リンゴ園) [名] a place where apple trees are grown

meadow (牧草地) [名] a field of grass

slope (傾斜する) [動] to be at an angle

distance (遠く) [名] the space between two points

horizon (地平線) [名] the line at which the sky and the earth or sea seem to meet

mist (霧) [名] a cloud of very small water droplets suspended in the atmosphere near the ground

空気はたくさんのリンゴ園の息吹で甘く、牧草地は遠くで真珠と紫の地平線の霧に向かって傾斜していた。

while

while (一方) [接] during the time that; at the same time that

一方

“The little birds sang as if it were

bird (鳥) [名] a warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrate distinguished by having feathers and wings

sing (歌う) [動] make musical sounds with the voice, usually producing a melody

「小鳥たちはまるで

The one day of summer in all the year.”

one day (一日) [名] a period of 24 hours

summer (夏) [名] the season of the year between spring and autumn

一年でたった一日の夏であるかのように歌った」

Matthew enjoyed the drive after his own fashion, except during the moments when he met women and had to nod to them—for in Prince Edward island you are supposed to nod to all and sundry you meet on the road whether you know them or not.

enjoy (楽しむ) [動] take delight or pleasure in

drive (ドライブ) [名] a trip in a vehicle

after (後に) [前] later or following (the event mentioned)

his own (自分) [代] belonging to or connected with the person or thing mentioned

fashion (流) [名] a manner of doing something

except (以外) [前] not including; other than

during (時) [前] all through (the period mentioned)

moment (瞬間) [名] a very brief period of time

nod (会釈) [動] move your head to show that you agree, understand, or are saying hello or goodbye

for (で) [前] used to introduce a reason or cause

Prince Edward Island (プリンスエドワード島) [名] a Canadian province consisting of an island in the Gulf of St. Lawrence

supposed to (ことになっている) [動] generally or widely believed to be

all and sundry (誰にでも) [名] every single person

マシューは、女性に会って会釈しなければならない時以外は、自分流にドライブを楽しんだ。プリンスエドワード島では、道で会った人には、知っているかどうかにかかわらず、誰にでも会釈することになっている。

Matthew dreaded all women except Marilla and Mrs. Rachel; he had an uncomfortable feeling that the mysterious creatures were secretly laughing at him.

mysterious (神秘的な) [形] difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify

secretly (密かに) [副] in a way that is not known or seen by others

laugh (笑う) [動] make the sounds and movements of the face that are the natural expression of amusement

マシューはマリラとレイチェル夫人以外の女性を恐れていた。彼は、その神秘的な生き物たちが密かに自分を笑っているのではないかと、居心地の悪い気持ちになった。

He may have been quite right in thinking so, for he was an odd-looking personage, with an ungainly figure and long iron-gray hair that touched his stooping shoulders, and a full, soft brown beard which he had worn ever since he was twenty.

be quite right (全く正しい) [動] be correct or true

odd-looking (奇妙な風貌の) [形] strange or unusual in appearance

personage (人物) [名] a person of importance or distinction

ungainly (不格好な) [形] lacking grace or elegance

figure (体型) [名] the shape of a person's body

iron-gray (鉄灰色の) [形] of a color intermediate between gray and black

hair (髪) [名] a threadlike structure on the head of a person

touch (触れる) [動] come into or be in contact with

stooping (猫背の) [形] bending or leaning forward and downward

shoulder (肩) [名] the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

full (ふさふさした) [形] having a lot of something

soft (柔らかい) [形] not hard or firm to the touch

brown (茶色の) [形] of a color intermediate between red and yellow or between yellow and black

beard (髭) [名] the hair that grows on a man's face

ever since (ずっと) [副] continuously or repeatedly from a particular time in the past until the present

twenty (20歳) [名] the number 20

そう思うのも無理はないかもしれない。彼は、不格好な体型で、長い鉄灰色の髪が猫背の肩に触れ、20歳の頃からずっと生やしているふさふさした柔らかい茶色の髭を生やした、奇妙な風貌の人物だった。

In fact, he had looked at twenty very much as he looked at sixty, lacking a little of the grayness.

twenty (20) [名] the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

sixty (60) [名] the cardinal number that is the product of six and ten

lack (欠く) [動] be without or deficient in

grayness (白髪) [名] the state of being gray

実際、彼は20歳の頃も60歳の頃とほとんど同じで、白髪が少し少ないだけだった。

When he reached Bright River there was no sign of any train;

reach (着く) [動] arrive at a destination

sign (姿) [名] an object, quality, or event whose presence or occurrence indicates the probable presence or occurrence of something else

train (電車) [名] a vehicle consisting of a series of connected cars that is pulled by a locomotive and runs on a track

ブライト・リバーに着いた時、電車の姿は見えなかった。

he thought he was too early, so he tied his horse in the yard of the small Bright River hotel and went over to the station house.

early (早い) [形] happening or done before the usual or expected time

tie (繋ぐ) [動] fasten or secure with a cord, rope, or strap

horse (馬) [名] a large, four-legged mammal that has been domesticated by humans since prehistoric times

hotel (ホテル) [名] a place where people stay temporarily

go over (向かう) [動] move or travel toward or into a place

彼は早すぎると思い、馬をブライト・リバーの小さなホテルの庭に繋いで駅舎に向かった。

The long platform was almost deserted;

platform (プラットフォーム) [名] a raised level surface on which people or things can stand

almost (ほとんど) [副] very nearly; all but

deserted (無人) [形] having no people; abandoned

長いプラットフォームはほとんど無人だった。

the only living creature in sight being a girl who was sitting on a pile of shingles at the extreme end.

only (唯一の) [形] being the only one

living (生きた) [形] having life

sight (見える範囲) [名] the ability to see

being (である) [動] exist or occur

girl (少女) [名] a young female human being

pile (山) [名] a heap of things laid or lying one on top of another

shingle (屋根板) [名] a thin piece of wood, asbestos, or other material, laid in overlapping rows to cover the roof or walls of a building

extreme (端っこ) [形] very great in degree

見える範囲で唯一の生きた生き物は、端っこの屋根板の山に座っている少女だった。

Matthew, barely noting that it was a girl, sidled past her as quickly as possible without looking at her.

note (気づく) [動] become aware of

sidle (横を通り過ぎる) [動] move or walk in a furtive or stealthy manner

quickly (早く) [副] at a fast speed

possible (できるだけ) [形] that may be done or achieved

look (見る) [動] direct one's gaze at

マシューは、それが少女であることにほとんど気づかず、彼女を見ずにできるだけ早く彼女の横を通り過ぎた。

Had he looked he could hardly have failed to notice the tense rigidity and expectation of her attitude and expression.

fail (失敗する) [動] be unsuccessful in achieving one's goal

tense (緊張した) [形] feeling or showing nervousness or anxiety

rigidity (硬直) [名] the quality or state of being stiff or inflexible

expectation (期待) [名] a strong belief that something will happen or be the case

attitude (態度) [名] a settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person's behavior

expression (表情) [名] the way in which one expresses oneself or one's feelings

もし彼が見ていたら、彼女の態度と表情の緊張した硬直と期待に気づかずにはいられなかっただろう。

She was sitting there waiting for something or somebody and, since sitting and waiting was the only thing to do just then, she sat and waited with all her might and main.

sit and wait (座って待つ) [動] be in a position in which your weight is supported by your buttocks rather than your feet and your upper body is more or less upright and delay doing something until a particular time or until somethi...

might and main (全力) [名] all of one's strength or resources

彼女はそこに座って何かや誰かを待っていたが、座って待つことだけがその時にできることだったので、彼女は座って全力で待った。

Matthew encountered the stationmaster locking up the ticket office preparatory to going home for supper, and asked him if the five-thirty train would soon be along.

encounter (出会う) [動] meet unexpectedly

stationmaster (駅長) [名] the person in charge of a railway station

lock up (閉める) [動] fasten or secure (something) with a lock

ticket office (切符売り場) [名] a place where tickets are sold

preparatory (準備として) [形] serving to prepare

go home (家に帰る) [動] return to one's home

five-thirty (5時半) [名] half past five

soon (もうすぐ) [副] in or after a short time

マシューは、夕食のために家に帰る準備として切符売り場を閉めている駅長に会い、5時半の電車がもうすぐ来るか尋ねた。

“The five-thirty train has been in and gone half an hour ago,” answered that brisk official.

five-thirty train (5時半の電車) [名] a train that leaves at 5:30

half an hour ago (30分前) [名] 30 minutes before the present time

answer (答える) [動] to say or write something in reply to a question or statement

brisk (活発な) [形] quick and energetic in movement or manner

official (駅員) [名] a person who has authority

「5時半の電車は30分前に到着して出発しました」と、その活発な駅員は答えた。

“But there was a passenger dropped off for you—a little girl.

passenger (乗客) [名] a person who is traveling in a vehicle, such as a bus, train, or plane

「でも、あなた宛ての乗客が降りてきましたよ。小さな女の子です。

She’s sitting out there on the shingles.

out there (あそこに) [副] in or to that place

彼女は屋根板の上に座っています。

I asked her to go into the ladies’ waiting room, but she informed me gravely that she preferred to stay outside.

ladies' waiting room (女性用待合室) [名] a room for women to wait in

inform (言う) [動] give (someone) facts or information

gravely (真面目な顔で) [副] in a serious manner

prefer (好む) [動] like (one thing or person) better than another

私は彼女に女性用待合室に入るように頼んだが、彼女は外にいる方が好きだと真面目な顔で言った。

‘There was more scope for imagination,’ she said.

scope (余地) [名] the extent of the area or subject matter that something deals with or to which it is relevant

imagination (想像力) [名] the ability to form new images and ideas in the mind

「想像力の余地があったの」と彼女は言った。

She’s a case, I should say.”

case (問題児) [名] a person who is a problem

should (言うべきだ) [助] used to express obligation, duty, or correctness

彼女は問題児だ、と私は言うべきだ。」

“I’m not expecting a girl,” said Matthew blankly.

blankly (ぼんやりと) [副] without expression

「私は女の子を期待していない」とマシューはぼんやりと言った。

“It’s a boy I’ve come for.

come for (迎えに来る) [動] to come to get someone or something

「私が迎えに来たのは男の子だ。

He should be here.

should (いるはずだ) [助] used to express what is probable or expected

彼はここにいるはずだ。

Mrs. Alexander Spencer was to bring him over from Nova Scotia for me.”

アレクサンダー・スペンサー夫人が私のためにノバスコシアから連れて来てくれるはずだった。」

The stationmaster whistled.

whistle (口笛を吹く) [動] to make a clear, high-pitched sound by forcing air through a small opening between your lips

駅長は口笛を吹いた。

“Guess there’s some mistake,” he said.

guess (思う) [動] to think or suppose

「何か間違いがあったようだ」と彼は言った。

“Mrs. Spencer came off the train with that girl and gave her into my charge.

come off (降りる) [動] to leave a train, bus, etc.

give (預ける) [動] to transfer the possession of something to someone else

charge (預かり) [名] the state of being responsible for someone or something

「スペンサー夫人があの少女と一緒に列車から降りてきて、彼女を私の預かりにした。

Said you and your sister were adopting her from an orphan asylum and that you would be along for her presently.

sister (妹) [名] a girl or woman who has the same parents as another person

presently (すぐに) [副] in a short time; soon

あなたとあなたの妹が孤児院から彼女を養子に迎え、すぐに迎えに来ると言った。

That’s all I know about it—and I haven’t got any more orphans concealed hereabouts.”

That's all (以上だ) [名] the only thing

I know (知っている) [動] be aware of

about it (それについて) [前] on the subject of

I haven't got (持っていない) [動] not have

any more (これ以上) [限] no more

orphans (孤児) [名] a child whose parents are dead

concealed (隠している) [動] not seen or easily seen; hidden

hereabouts (この辺り) [副] in this area

私が知っていることは以上だ。そして、この辺りに隠している孤児はもういない。」

“I don’t understand,” said Matthew helplessly, wishing that Marilla was at hand to cope with the situation.

understand (わかる) [動] be able to know or comprehend something

helplessly (困惑して) [副] without help or support

wish (思う) [動] want something to happen or be true

cope with (対処する) [動] deal with and attempt to overcome problems and difficulties

「わからない」とマシューは困惑して言い、マリラがこの状況に対処してくれればと思った。

“Well, you’d better question the girl,” said the station-master carelessly.

question (尋ねる) [動] ask a question

station-master (駅長) [名] the person in charge of a railway station

carelessly (気楽に) [副] without care or concern

「それなら、少女に尋ねた方がいい」と駅長は気楽に言った。

“I dare say she’ll be able to explain—she’s got a tongue of her own, that’s certain.

be able to (できる) [助] have the ability to do something

explain (説明する) [動] make something clear or easy to understand

tongue (舌) [名] the fleshy muscular organ in the mouth that is used for tasting, licking, swallowing, and speaking

「彼女なら説明できるだろう。彼女は確かに自分の舌を持っている。

Maybe they were out of boys of the brand you wanted.”

be out of (~がない) [動] to have no more of something

brand (ブランド) [名] a type of product manufactured by a particular company under a particular name

たぶん、あなたが望むブランドの男の子がいなかったのかもしれない。」

He walked jauntily away, being hungry, and the unfortunate Matthew was left to do that which was harder for him than bearding a lion in its den—walk up to a girl—a strange girl—an orphan girl—and demand of her why she wasn’t a boy.

walk away (歩き去る) [動] leave a place by walking

hungry (空腹) [形] having a need or desire to eat food

unfortunate (不幸な) [形] having or marked by bad luck

harder (難しい) [形] comparative form of hard

lion (ライオン) [名] a large carnivorous mammal of the cat family

den (巣穴) [名] a small cave or hollow used as a shelter by a wild animal

walk up to (近づく) [動] approach someone or something

彼は空腹だったので、陽気に歩き去り、不幸なマシューは、彼にとって、ライオンの巣穴に髭を生やすよりも難しいことをすることになった。少女に近づき、見知らぬ少女、孤児の少女に、なぜ男の子ではないのかと尋ねることになった。

Matthew groaned in spirit as he turned about and shuffled gently down the platform towards her.

groan (うめく) [動] to make a deep sound in your throat because you are in pain or unhappy

turn about (振り返る) [動] to change direction

shuffle (歩く) [動] to walk slowly and without lifting your feet completely off the ground

マシューは振り返り、プラットフォームを彼女に向かってゆっくりと歩きながら、心の中でうめいた。

She had been watching him ever since he had passed her and she had her eyes on him now.

watch (見る) [動] look at or observe attentively or carefully

have one's eyes on (見つめる) [動] look at or observe attentively or carefully

彼女は彼が通り過ぎてからずっと彼を見ていて、今も彼を見つめていた。

Matthew was not looking at her and would not have seen what she was really like if he had been, but an ordinary observer would have seen this:

would not have seen (見ていなかっただろう) [助] a past action that did not happen

ordinary (普通の) [形] of the usual or common type

observer (観察者) [名] a person who observes something

would have seen (見ただろう) [助] a past action that did not happen

マシューは彼女を見ていなかったので、彼女がどんな人か見ていなかっただろうが、普通の観察者ならこう見ただろう。

A child of about eleven, garbed in a very short, very tight, very ugly dress of yellowish-gray wincey.

about eleven (11歳くらい) [名] the age of a person

very short (とても短い) [形] having very little length

very tight (とてもきつい) [形] having very little space

very ugly (とても醜い) [形] very unpleasant to look at

dress (ドレス) [名] a one-piece garment for a woman or girl that covers the body and extends down over the legs

yellowish-gray (黄色がかった灰色) [形] having a color intermediate between yellow and gray

wincey (ウィンシー) [名] a lightweight cotton fabric with a smooth surface

11歳くらいの子供で、黄色がかった灰色のウィンシーのとても短くて、とてもきつくて、とても醜いドレスを着ている。

She wore a faded brown sailor hat and beneath the hat, extending down her back, were two braids of very thick, decidedly red hair.

faded (色あせた) [形] having lost freshness or brilliance

brown (茶色) [名] a color between red and yellow in the spectrum

sailor hat (セーラー帽子) [名] a hat with a flat top and a brim that is turned up all the way around

beneath (下) [前] in a lower position than

extend (伸びる) [動] stretch out so as to reach farther

back (背中) [名] the part of the human body between the neck and the bottom of the spine

thick (太い) [形] having a large distance between opposite sides

decidedly (明らかに) [副] in a definite manner

彼女は色あせた茶色のセーラー帽子をかぶっていて、帽子の下には背中に伸びるとても太い、明らかに赤い髪の三つ編みが2本あった。

Her face was small, white and thin, also much freckled;

face (顔) [名] the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

small (小さい) [形] of a size that is less than normal or usual

freckled (そばかすだらけ) [形] having freckles

彼女の顔は小さく、白く、薄く、またそばかすだらけだった。

her mouth was large and so were her eyes, which looked green in some lights and moods and gray in others.

look (見える) [動] to seem or appear

light (光) [名] the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible

mood (気分) [名] a state of mind or feeling

gray (灰色) [名] a color intermediate between black and white, as of ashes or an overcast sky

彼女の口は大きく、目も大きく、ある光や気分では緑色に見え、別の光や気分では灰色に見えた。

So far, the ordinary observer;

so far (ここまで) [副] to the extent or degree attained or described

ここまでは普通の観察者だ。

an extraordinary observer might have seen that the chin was very pointed and pronounced;

extraordinary (並外れた) [形] very unusual or remarkable

chin (あご) [名] the lower part of a person's face below the mouth

pointed (尖った) [形] having a sharp or tapered end

pronounced (目立つ) [形] very noticeable or marked

並外れた観察者は、あごがとても尖っていて目立つことに気づいたかもしれない。

that the big eyes were full of spirit and vivacity;

be full of (満ちている) [動] to be filled with something

spirit (元気) [名] the nonphysical part of a person that is the seat of emotions and character

vivacity (活気) [名] the quality or state of being lively or full of life

大きな目は元気と活気に満ちていた。

that the mouth was sweet-lipped and expressive;

sweet-lipped (甘い唇の) [形] having a sweet mouth

expressive (表情豊かな) [形] effectively conveying thought or feeling

口は甘い唇で表情豊かだった。

that the forehead was broad and full;

forehead (額) [名] the part of the face above the eyes

broad (広い) [形] having a large distance from one side to the other

額は広く、ふっくらしていた。

in short, our discerning extraordinary observer might have concluded that no commonplace soul inhabited the body of this stray woman-child of whom shy Matthew Cuthbert was so ludicrously afraid.

in short (要するに) [副] to summarize

discerning (洞察力のある) [形] having or showing good judgment or insight

commonplace (ありきたりの) [形] lacking in originality or individuality

soul (魂) [名] the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being or animal

inhabit (住む) [動] live in or occupy

stray (迷子の) [形] having wandered from a proper or usual place

woman-child (女性の子供) [名] a girl who is approaching womanhood

ludicrously (滑稽に) [副] in a way that is ridiculous or absurd

要するに、私たちの洞察力のある並外れた観察者は、内気なマシュー・カスバートがとても滑稽に恐れていたこの迷子の女性の子供の体には、ありきたりの魂は住んでいないと結論付けたかもしれない。

Matthew, however, was spared the ordeal of speaking first, for as soon as she concluded that he was coming to her she stood up, grasping with one thin brown hand the handle of a shabby, old-fashioned carpet-bag;

be spared (免れる) [動] be saved from or not affected by

ordeal (試練) [名] a difficult or painful experience

first (最初) [形] coming before all others in time or order

speak (話す) [動] say words out loud

as soon as (するとすぐに) [接] at the moment that

conclude (結論を下す) [動] reach a decision or form an opinion about something

stand up (立ち上がる) [動] rise to a standing position

grasp (握る) [動] grip firmly

one (片方) [限] the number 1

brown (褐色) [形] of the color intermediate between red and yellow in the spectrum

hand (手) [名] the end of the arm beyond the wrist

shabby (みすぼらしい) [形] in poor condition through neglect or long or hard use

old-fashioned (昔ながらの) [形] of a style or type formerly in vogue

carpet-bag (旅行かばん) [名] a traveling bag made of carpeting

しかし、マシューは最初に話すという試練を免れた。なぜなら、彼女は彼が自分のところに来ると結論を下すとすぐに立ち上がり、片方の細い褐色の手でみすぼらしい昔ながらの旅行かばんの取っ手を握ったからだ。

the other she held out to him.

hold out (差し出す) [動] to offer or give something to someone

other (もう一方の) [形] the remaining one of two or more people or things

もう一方の手は彼に差し出した。

“I suppose you are Mr. Matthew Cuthbert of Green Gables?” she said in a peculiarly clear, sweet voice.

suppose (思う) [動] think or believe that something is true or probable

peculiarly (独特の) [副] in a strange or unusual way

clear (澄んだ) [形] free from doubt or confusion

「あなたはグリーン・ゲイブルズのマシュー・カスバートさんですね?」と彼女は独特の澄んだ甘い声で言った。

“I’m very glad to see you.

glad (嬉しい) [形] feeling or showing pleasure or contentment

「お会いできてとても嬉しいです。

I was beginning to be afraid you weren’t coming for me and I was imagining all the things that might have happened to prevent you.

be afraid (心配になる) [動] to be worried or frightened

imagine (想像する) [動] to form a mental image or concept of something not actually present to the senses

迎えに来てくれないのではないかと心配になって、来られないようなことが起こったのではないかといろいろ想像していました。

I had made up my mind that if you didn’t come for me to-night I’d go down the track to that big wild cherry-tree at the bend, and climb up into it to stay all night.

make up one's mind (決める) [動] reach, make, or come to a decision about something

go down (下る) [動] move or travel from a higher to a lower place

track (道) [名] a pair of rails on which trains run

bend (曲がり角) [名] a curve in a road, river, etc.

climb up (登る) [動] move or go upward with effort

もし今夜迎えに来てくれなかったら、道を下って曲がり角にある大きな山桜の木に登って、そこで一晩過ごそうと決めていたんです。

I wouldn’t be a bit afraid, and it would be lovely to sleep in a wild cherry-tree all white with bloom in the moonshine, don’t you think?

be afraid (怖がる) [動] be scared or frightened

lovely (素敵な) [形] very beautiful or attractive

sleep (眠る) [動] rest with the eyes closed

wild cherry-tree (山桜の木) [名] a tree that produces cherries

moonshine (月明かり) [名] the light of the moon

don't you think (そう思わない?) [句] used to ask for someone's opinion

少しも怖くなかったし、月明かりの下で白い花を咲かせた山桜の木で眠るのは素敵なことだと思うでしょう?

You could imagine you were dwelling in marble halls, couldn’t you?

dwell (住む) [動] live in or at a particular place

marble (大理石) [名] a hard metamorphic rock that can be polished and is used in sculpture and architecture

hall (ホール) [名] a large room in a public building

大理石のホールに住んでいると想像できるでしょう?

And I was quite sure you would come for me in the morning, if you didn’t to-night.”

morning (朝) [名] the period of a day from sunrise to noon

今夜来なかったら、明日の朝には迎えに来てくれると確信していました。」

Matthew had taken the scrawny little hand awkwardly in his;

take (握る) [動] to get into one's possession, power, or control

scrawny (小さな) [形] very thin and bony

awkwardly (ぎこちなく) [副] in an awkward manner

マシューはぎこちなく小さな手を握り、

then and there he decided what to do.

then and there (その場で) [副] at that time and in that place

マシューはその場で何をすべきかを決めた。

He could not tell this child with the glowing eyes that there had been a mistake;

glowing (輝く) [形] giving out or reflecting much light; bright

マシューは、この輝く目をした子供に間違いがあったとは言えなかった。

he would take her home and let Marilla do that.

take (連れて帰る) [動] carry or bring with oneself

let (言わせることにした) [動] not prevent or forbid

マシューは彼女を家に連れて帰り、マリラにそれを言わせることにした。

She couldn’t be left at Bright River anyhow, no matter what mistake had been made, so all questions and explanations might as well be deferred until he was safely back at Green Gables.

leave (残す) [動] go away from a place

anyhow (とにかく) [副] in any case; at any rate

explanation (説明) [名] a statement that makes something clear

defer (延期する) [動] postpone to a later time

safely (安全に) [副] without risk of danger, injury, or loss

どんな間違いがあったとしても、彼女をブライト・リバーに残しておくわけにはいかないので、すべての質問や説明は、マシューが安全にグリーン・ゲイブルズに戻るまで延期した方がいいだろう。

“I’m sorry I was late,” he said shyly.

be sorry (すまない) [動] feel regret or guilt

be late (遅れる) [動] arrive or happen after the usual or expected time

「遅れてすみません」と彼は恥ずかしそうに言った。

“Come along. The horse is over in the yard.

come along (さあ、来なさい) [動] to accompany someone

「さあ、来なさい。馬は庭にいる。

Give me your bag.”

bag (荷物) [名] a container made of flexible material with an opening at the top

荷物を貸しなさい」

“Oh, I can carry it,” the child responded cheerfully.

carry (持つ) [動] to hold or support and move

cheerfully (元気よく) [副] in a cheerful manner

「ああ、自分で持てます」と子供は元気よく答えた。

“It isn’t heavy. I’ve got all my worldly goods in it, but it isn’t heavy.

heavy (重い) [形] having great weight

worldly goods (持ち物) [名] all the things that a person owns

in (中に) [前] inside something

「重くないです。私の持ち物は全部入っていますが、重くないです。

And if it isn’t carried in just a certain way the handle pulls out—so I’d better keep it because I know the exact knack of it.

pull out (抜ける) [動] to withdraw or remove

keep (持つ) [動] to hold or support and move

knack (コツ) [名] a special skill or ability

それに、ある特定の方法で持たないと取っ手が抜けてしまうので、私はそのコツを知っていますので、私が持った方がいいんです。

It’s an extremely old carpet-bag.

old (古い) [形] having lived or existed for a long time

とても古い旅行かばんです。

Oh, I’m very glad you’ve come, even if it would have been nice to sleep in a wild cherry-tree.

ああ、野生の桜の木で寝るのも素敵だったでしょうけど、あなたが来てくれてとても嬉しいです。

We’ve got to drive a long piece, haven’t we?

piece (道のり) [名] a part of something

haven't (ですね) [助] have not

長い道のりですね。

Mrs. Spencer said it was eight miles.

スペンサーさんは8マイルだと言っていました。

I’m glad because I love driving.

driving (運転) [名] the control and operation of a motor vehicle

運転は大好きだから嬉しいよ。

Oh, it seems so wonderful that I’m going to live with you and belong to you.

belong (属する) [動] be a member of a group or organization

ああ、あなたと一緒に住んで、あなたのものになるなんて、とても素晴らしいことね。

I’ve never belonged to anybody—not really.

really (本当に) [副] in fact; actually

私は誰のものにもなったことがないのよ。

But the asylum was the worst.

でも、孤児院が一番ひどかったよ。

I’ve only been in it four months, but that was enough.

four months (4ヶ月) [名] a period of time

be in it (いた) [動] to be involved in something

enough (十分) [形] as much or as many as required

たった4ヶ月しかいなかったけど、もう十分だったよ。

I don’t suppose you ever were an orphan in an asylum, so you can’t possibly understand what it is like.

ever (かつて) [副] at any time in the past or future; on any occasion; at all

possibly (おそらく) [副] perhaps; maybe

understand (理解する) [動] perceive the intended meaning of words, language, or a speaker

あなたは孤児院の孤児になったことがないと思うから、どんなものか理解できないでしょう。

It’s worse than anything you could imagine.

worse (ひどい) [形] of a lower standard or quality

想像できるどんなものよりもひどいのよ。

Mrs. Spencer said it was wicked of me to talk like that, but I didn’t mean to be wicked.

wicked (いけない) [形] morally bad

be wicked (いけないことをする) [動] do something morally bad

スペンサーさんはそんな風に話すのはいけないことだと言ったけど、私はいけないことをするつもりはなかったの。

It’s so easy to be wicked without knowing it, isn’t it?

without knowing it (知らないうちに) [副] without being aware of it

知らないうちにいけないことをするのはとても簡単なことよね?

They were good, you know—the asylum people.

good (善良) [形] to be desired or approved of

彼らは善良だったよ、孤児院の人たちは。

But there is so little scope for the imagination in an asylum—only just in the other orphans.

でも孤児院では想像力の範囲がとても狭いのよ、他の孤児たちだけしかいないし。

It was pretty interesting to imagine things about them—to imagine that perhaps the girl who sat next to you was really the daughter of a belted earl, who had been stolen away from her parents in her infancy by a cruel nurse who died before she could confess.

pretty (とても) [副] to a moderately high degree

interesting (面白い) [形] holding or catching the attention

thing (こと) [名] an object that one need not, cannot, or does not wish to give a specific name to

next to (隣に) [前] immediately following

really (実は) [副] in fact

daughter (娘) [名] a female offspring

belt (ベルト) [名] a strip of leather or cloth worn around the waist

earl (伯爵) [名] a member of the British peerage ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

steal (盗む) [動] take (something) without permission or legal right and without intending to return it

infancy (幼少期) [名] the early stage of development

cruel (残酷な) [形] willfully causing pain or suffering to others

nurse (乳母) [名] a person who cares for the sick or infirm

confess (告白する) [動] admit or state that one has committed a crime

彼らについて想像するのはとても面白かったよ、もしかしたらあなたの隣に座っている女の子は、実は幼い頃に残酷な乳母に両親から盗み出され、乳母が告白する前に死んでしまった、ベルトをつけた伯爵の娘かもしれないと想像するの。

I used to lie awake at nights and imagine things like that, because I didn’t have time in the day.

lie awake (起きて横になる) [動] be in bed with your eyes open

at night (夜に) [副] during the night

like that (そんなこと) [副] in that manner

because (なぜなら) [接] for the reason that

have time (時間がある) [動] have available time

私は夜に起きて横になって、そんなことを想像していたよ、日中は時間が無かったから。

I guess that’s why I’m so thin—I am dreadful thin, ain’t I?

that's why (だから) [接] for that reason

so (こんなに) [副] to such a great extent

dreadful (ひどく) [形] extremely bad or serious

ain't (でしょう) [他] am not

だから私はこんなに痩せているんだと思う、私はひどく痩せているでしょう?

There isn’t a pick on my bones.

pick (肉) [名] a small piece of something

bone (骨) [名] one of the hard parts inside the body of a person or animal that are covered with muscle, skin etc

私の骨には肉がついていないよ。

I do love to imagine I’m nice and plump, with dimples in my elbows.”

nice (素敵) [形] very good; excellent

plump (ふっくら) [形] having a full rounded shape

dimple (えくぼ) [名] a small depression in the flesh, either naturally occurring or as a result of injury

私が素敵でふっくらしていて、肘にえくぼがあるところを想像するのは大好きだよ。」

With this Matthew’s companion stopped talking, partly because she was out of breath and partly because they had reached the buggy.

with this (これで) [副] as a result of this

stop (やめる) [動] cease an action

partly (一部) [副] to some extent

out of breath (息が切れる) [形] panting or gasping for breath

これでマシューの連れは話すのをやめた、息が切れたのと、馬車に着いたからだ。

Not another word did she say until they had left the village and were driving down a steep little hill, the road part of which had been cut so deeply into the soft soil, that the banks, fringed with blooming wild cherry-trees and slim white birches, were several feet above their heads.

village (村) [名] a small human settlement in a rural area

drive (下りる) [動] go or travel by car

part (一部) [名] a piece of something

cut (切る) [動] make an opening, incision, or wound in

deeply (深く) [副] to a great extent

soil (土) [名] the upper layer of earth in which plants grow

bank (土手) [名] the land alongside or sloping down to a river or lake

bloom (咲き誇る) [動] produce flowers

cherry (桜) [名] a small deciduous tree

slim (細い) [形] having a small width

several (数) [形] more than two but not many

foot (フィート) [名] a unit of length equal to 12 inches

above (上) [前] at a higher level than

彼女は村を出て、急な小さな丘を下りるまで一言も言わなかった、道の一部は柔らかい土に深く切り込まれていて、咲き誇る野生の桜の木々と細い白い白樺に縁取られた土手は、彼らの頭上数フィートにあった。

The child put out her hand and broke off a branch of wild plum that brushed against the side of the buggy.

put out (伸ばす) [動] stretch out

break off (折る) [動] separate or cause to separate

brush against (擦れる) [動] touch or move against lightly in passing

side (側面) [名] a position to the left or right of an object, place, or central point

子供は手を伸ばして、馬車の側面に擦れた野生の梅の枝を折った。

“Isn’t that beautiful?

beautiful (きれい) [形] pleasing to the eye or the ear

「きれいでしょう?

What did that tree, leaning out from the bank, all white and lacy, make you think of?” she asked.

lean (身を乗り出す) [動] be in or move into a sloping position

lacy (レースのような) [形] made of lace

make (思う) [動] cause (someone) to have a particular feeling or opinion

土手から身を乗り出しているあの木、真っ白でレースのような木を見て何を思いましたか?」と彼女は尋ねた。

“Well now, I dunno,” said Matthew.

Well now (さあ) [間] used to express surprise, hesitation, or to introduce a new topic

dunno (知らない) [動] do not know

「さあ、どうかな」とマシューは言った。

“Why, a bride, of course—a bride all in white with a lovely misty veil.

bride (花嫁) [名] a woman who is getting married

veil (ベール) [名] a piece of fine material worn by a woman over her head and face

「ええ、もちろん花嫁です。真っ白な花嫁で、素敵なベールをかぶっています。

I’ve never seen one, but I can imagine what she would look like.

花嫁を見たことありませんが、どんな姿か想像できます。

I don’t ever expect to be a bride myself.

私自身は花嫁になるとは思いません。

I’m so homely nobody will ever want to marry me—unless it might be a foreign missionary.

homely (不器量な) [形] not good-looking

marry (結婚する) [動] get in a relationship with someone in a ceremony

foreign (外国の) [形] of or from a country other than your own

missionary (宣教師) [名] a person who is sent on a religious mission

私はとても不器量なので、誰も私と結婚したいとは思わないでしょう。外国の宣教師なら別ですが。

I suppose a foreign missionary mightn’t be very particular.

mightn't (~ないかもしれない) [助] may not

be particular (こだわる) [動] be very careful or concerned about something

外国の宣教師ならあまりこだわらないかもしれませんね。

But I do hope that some day I shall have a white dress.

hope (望む) [動] want something to happen or be the case

some day (いつか) [名] at some unspecified time in the future

have (着る) [動] be dressed in

でも、いつか白いドレスを着たいと思っています。

That is my highest ideal of earthly bliss.

earthly (この世の) [形] of or relating to the earth or human life on earth

bliss (至福) [名] perfect happiness; great joy

それが私のこの世の至福の最高の理想です。

I just love pretty clothes.

私はきれいな服が大好きなんです。

And I’ve never had a pretty dress in my life that I can remember—but of course it’s all the more to look forward to, isn’t it?

never (一度もない) [副] not ever; on no occasion; at no time in the past or future; not at all

life (人生) [名] the period of time during which a person is alive

remember (覚えている) [動] have in or be able to bring to one's mind an awareness of something that has been forgotten

look forward to (楽しみにする) [動] to feel pleased and excited about something that is going to happen

私の人生で覚えている限り、きれいなドレスを着たことがないんです。でも、それだけに楽しみですよね。

And then I can imagine that I’m dressed gorgeously.

dress (着飾る) [動] put clothes on oneself

そうすれば、自分が華やかに着飾っているところを想像できるんです。

This morning when I left the asylum I felt so ashamed because I had to wear this horrid old wincey dress.

this morning (今朝) [名] the morning of today

feel ashamed (恥ずかしい) [動] feel embarrassed or guilty

horrid (ひどい) [形] causing or likely to cause horror; shocking

今朝、孤児院を出る時に、このひどい古いウィンシーのドレスを着なければならなかったので、とても恥ずかしかったです。

All the orphans had to wear them, you know.

have to (~しなければならない) [助] be obliged to; must

孤児はみんな着なきゃいけないんです。

A merchant in Hopeton last winter donated three hundred yards of wincey to the asylum.

last winter (去年の冬) [名] the winter of the year before the present one

merchant (商人) [名] a person who buys and sells goods

donate (寄付する) [動] give something to a charity or good cause

three hundred yards (300ヤード) [名] a unit of length equal to 3 feet or 36 inches

去年の冬、ホープトンの商人が孤児院に300ヤードのウィンシーを寄付したんです。

Some people said it was because he couldn’t sell it, but I’d rather believe that it was out of the kindness of his heart, wouldn’t you?

some people (一部の人) [名] a group of people

sell (売る) [動] give or hand over (something) in exchange for money

wouldn't you (そう思いませんか) [句] used to ask for someone's agreement

売れなかったからだと言う人もいましたが、私は彼の心の優しさからだと思いたいです。

When we got on the train I felt as if everybody must be looking at me and pitying me.

get on (乗る) [動] to board a vehicle

everybody (みんな) [名] every person

pity (哀れむ) [動] to feel sorry for

電車に乗ったときは、みんなが私を見て哀れんでいるように感じました。

But I just went to work and imagined that I had on the most beautiful pale blue silk dress—because when you are imagining you might as well imagine something worth while—and a big hat all flowers and nodding plumes, and a gold watch, and kid gloves and boots.

go to work (仕事に取り掛かる) [動] start working

beautiful (美しい) [形] pleasing to the senses or the mind

pale blue (淡いブルー) [形] a light shade of blue

silk (シルク) [名] a fine, strong, soft, lustrous fiber produced by silkworms and used to make textiles and clothing

worth while (価値がある) [形] worth the time or effort spent

hat (帽子) [名] a covering for the head typically with a shaped crown and brim

flower (花) [名] the seed-bearing part of a plant, consisting of reproductive organs (stamens and carpels) typically surrounded by a brightly colored corolla (petals) and a green calyx (sepals)

plume (羽根飾り) [名] a large feather or a bunch of feathers used as an ornament

gold (金) [名] a yellow precious metal, the chemical element of atomic number 79, used especially in jewelry, coinage, and electronics

watch (時計) [名] a small timepiece worn typically on a strap on one's wrist

kid (子ヤギ) [名] a young goat

glove (手袋) [名] a covering for the hand worn for warmth or protection

boot (ブーツ) [名] a sturdy item of footwear covering the foot and ankle and sometimes also the lower leg

でも、私はただ仕事に取り掛かって、自分がとても美しい淡いブルーのシルクのドレスを着ているところを想像しました。想像するなら、価値のあるものを想像した方がいいでしょう。そして、花と揺れる羽根飾りのついた大きな帽子、金の時計、子ヤギの革の手袋とブーツを想像しました。

I felt cheered up right away and I enjoyed my trip to the Island with all my might.

feel cheered up (元気を取り戻す) [動] feel more cheerful or optimistic

right away (すぐに) [副] without delay or hesitation

trip (旅) [名] a journey, especially a short one

すぐに元気を取り戻して、島への旅を心から楽しむことができました。

I wasn’t a bit sick coming over in the boat.

be sick (酔う) [動] feel nausea

boat (船) [名] a small vessel for transport by water

船の中では少しも酔いませんでした。

Neither was Mrs. Spencer although she generally is.

neither (どちらも~ない) [接] not either

be (~である) [動] to exist or live

スペンサーさんも普段は酔うのですが、今回は酔いませんでした。

She said she hadn’t time to get sick, watching to see that I didn’t fall overboard.

get sick (酔う) [動] to feel nausea

watch (見張る) [動] to look at or observe attentively or carefully

fall overboard (船から落ちる) [動] to fall from a ship into the water

彼女は私が船から落ちないように見張っていたので、酔う暇がなかったと言っていました。

She said she never saw the beat of me for prowling about.

beat (拍子) [名] a regular rhythmical unit of time in music

prowl (うろつく) [動] move about stealthily, as in search of prey or something to steal

彼女は、私ほどうろうろする子を見たことがないと言っていました。

But if it kept her from being seasick it’s a mercy I did prowl, isn’t it?

keep (防ぐ) [動] to cause to continue; to maintain

seasick (船酔い) [形] feeling sick as a result of being on a boat

prowl (うろうろする) [動] to move about restlessly and stealthily

でも、それで彼女が船酔いしなくて済んだのなら、私がうろうろしたのはよかったことですよね?

And I wanted to see everything that was to be seen on that boat, because I didn’t know whether I’d ever have another opportunity.

opportunity (機会) [名] a time or set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something

それに、船にあるもの全部を見たかったんです。またこんな機会があるかどうかわからないから。

Oh, there are a lot more cherry-trees all in bloom!

in bloom (満開) [形] having flowers open

ああ、もっとたくさんの桜の木が満開だよ!

This Island is the bloomiest place.

bloomy (咲き乱れている) [形] full of flowers

この島は花が咲き乱れているよ。

I just love it already, and I’m so glad I’m going to live here.

already (もう) [副] before or by now or the time in question

もう大好きになっちゃった。ここに住むなんて、本当に嬉しいよ。

I’ve always heard that Prince Edward Island was the prettiest place in the world, and I used to imagine I was living here, but I never really expected I would.

prettiest (一番きれいな) [形] very attractive or pleasing to the eye

プリンスエドワード島は世界で一番きれいな場所だといつも聞いていて、ここに住んでいることを想像していたんだけど、本当に住むとは思っていなかったよ。

It’s delightful when your imaginations come true, isn’t it?

come true (現実になる) [動] to happen or become real

delightful (嬉しい) [形] very pleasing

想像が現実になると嬉しいよね?

But those red roads are so funny.

でも、あの赤い道は変ね。

When we got into the train at Charlottetown and the red roads began to flash past I asked Mrs. Spencer what made them red and she said she didn’t know and for pity’s sake not to ask her any more questions.

get into (乗る) [動] enter or board a vehicle

Charlottetown (シャーロッタウン) [名] the capital of Prince Edward Island

flash (ちらちらと見える) [動] shine or cause to shine in a bright but brief, sudden, or intermittent way

pity (お願い) [名] a feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering and misfortunes of others

シャーロッタウンで電車に乗って、赤い道がちらちらと見え始めたとき、私はスペンサーさんにどうして赤いのかと尋ねたら、知らないから、もう質問しないでくれって言われたよ。

She said I must have asked her a thousand already.

thousand (千) [名] the number 1000

彼女は、私がすでに千の質問をしたに違いないって言ったよ。

I suppose I had, too, but how you going to find out about things if you don’t ask questions?

私もそう思うけど、質問しなければ物事を知ることはできないよね?

And what does make the roads red?”

それに、どうして道が赤いのかしら?」

“Well now, I dunno,” said Matthew.

「さあ、それはわからないな」とマシューは言った。

“Well, that is one of the things to find out sometime.

「まあ、それはいつか見つけ出すべきことの一つね。

Isn’t it splendid to think of all the things there are to find out about?

splendid (素晴らしい) [形] extremely good or impressive

見つけ出すべきことがたくさんあると考えるのは素晴らしいことじゃない?

It just makes me feel glad to be alive—it’s such an interesting world.

make (させる) [動] cause (someone) to do something

glad (うれしい) [形] pleased; happy

alive (生きている) [形] living; not dead

生きているのがうれしくなっちゃうよ。世界って本当に面白いよ。

It wouldn’t be half so interesting if we know all about everything, would it?

know all about (全てを知っている) [動] to be very familiar with something

half (半分) [名] one of two equal parts that together form a whole

would (だろう) [助] used to express a polite request

全てのことを知っていたら、半分も面白くないよね?

There’d be no scope for imagination then, would there?

想像力の余地がなくなるよね?

But am I talking too much?

too much (すぎ) [副] to a greater extent than is usual or desirable

でも、私、しゃべりすぎかしら?

People are always telling me I do.

me (私) [代] the speaker or writer of the sentence

いつもそう言われるの。

Would you rather I didn’t talk?

would rather (むしろ) [助] prefer

私がしゃべらない方がいい?

If you say so I’ll stop.

そう言うならやめるよ。

I can stop when I make up my mind to it, although it’s difficult.”

difficult (難しい) [形] hard to do or understand

難しいけど、決心すればやめられるよ。」

Matthew, much to his own surprise, was enjoying himself.

much to one's surprise (自分でも驚くほど) [副] to a great extent; very much

マシューは、自分でも驚くほど楽しんでいた。

Like most quiet folks he liked talkative people when they were willing to do the talking themselves and did not expect him to keep up his end of it.

like (~のような) [前] having the same characteristics or qualities as

talkative (おしゃべりな) [形] fond of talking

willing (進んで~する) [形] ready, eager, or prepared to do something

ほとんどの寡黙な人々と同じように、彼は、自分から進んでしゃべり、彼がそれに応じることを期待しないおしゃべりな人々が好きだった。

But he had never expected to enjoy the society of a little girl.

society (交際) [名] the aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community

しかし、彼は小さな女の子との交際を楽しむとは思ってもみなかった。

Women were bad enough in all conscience, but little girls were worse.

bad (悪い) [形] of poor quality or a low standard

女性は良心の面で十分に悪いが、小さな女の子はもっと悪い。

He detested the way they had of sidling past him timidly, with sidewise glances, as if they expected him to gobble them up at a mouthful if they ventured to say a word.

detest (嫌う) [動] dislike intensely

way (方法) [名] how something is done or how it happens

sidle (すり抜ける) [動] move furtively or cautiously

timidly (臆病に) [副] in a shy or fearful way

glance (ちらちらと見る) [動] take a brief or hurried look

gobble up (飲み込む) [動] eat greedily

mouthful (一口) [名] the amount of food or drink that a person can comfortably take into the mouth at one time

venture (口にする) [動] dare to do something new, dangerous, or uncertain

彼は、彼女たちが、もし一言でも口にしたら彼が彼女たちを一口で飲み込んでしまうとでも思っているかのように、横目でちらちらと見ながら、臆病に彼のそばをすり抜けていくのを嫌っていた。

That was the Avonlea type of well-bred little girl.

type (流) [名] a category of people or things having similar characteristics

well-bred (育ちの良い) [形] having or showing good manners

little girl (少女) [名] a young female human being

それが、アヴォンリー流の育ちの良い少女だった。

But this freckled witch was very different, and although he found it rather difficult for his slower intelligence to keep up with her brisk mental processes he thought that he “kind of liked her chatter.”

witch (魔女) [名] a woman who has magical powers

find (見つける) [動] discover or notice

slow (遅い) [形] moving or operating or done at a low speed

intelligence (知性) [名] the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills

keep up with (追いつく) [動] maintain the same speed as

process (活動) [名] a series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end

like (好き) [動] find agreeable or attractive

しかし、このそばかすだらけの魔女は全く違っていて、彼の遅い知性が彼女の活発な精神活動に追いつくのはむしろ難しいと感じたが、彼は「彼女のおしゃべりが好きだ」と思った。

So he said as shyly as usual:

shyly (恥ずかしそうに) [副] in a shy manner

usual (いつも) [形] happening or done often or regularly

だから彼はいつものように恥ずかしそうに言った。

“Oh, you can talk as much as you like. I don’t mind.”

as much as (好きなだけ) [副] to the extent or degree that

mind (かまう) [動] be worried or annoyed by

「ああ、好きなだけしゃべっていいんだ。かまわないよ」

“Oh, I’m so glad.

Oh (ああ) [間] an expression of surprise, disappointment, or disgust

be glad (よかった) [動] feel pleased about something

「ああ、よかった。

I know you and I are going to get along together fine.

get along (うまくやる) [動] to be or remain on friendly terms

together (一緒に) [副] with or near each other in time, space, or position

fine (うまく) [副] in a satisfactory manner

あなたと私はうまくやっていけると思うよ。

It’s such a relief to talk when one wants to and not be told that children should be seen and not heard.

want to (したい) [動] wish or desire

be told (言われる) [動] be informed of or about

children (子供) [名] a young human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority

be seen (見かけだけ) [動] be perceived or noticed

not be told (言われない) [動] not be informed of or about

not be heard (声を出すな) [動] not be perceived or noticed

話したいときに話せて、子供は見かけだけで声を出すなと言われないのは、とても安心できるよ。

I’ve had that said to me a million times if I have once.

have (言われる) [動] cause to be, do, or occur

million (百万) [名] a thousand thousand

time (回) [名] a point of time as measured in hours and minutes

私には何百万回もそう言われたよ。

And people laugh at me because I use big words.

laugh at (笑う) [動] to make fun of

big word (難しい言葉) [名] a word that is difficult to understand or pronounce

それに、私は難しい言葉を使うからみんな笑うのよ。

But if you have big ideas you have to use big words to express them, haven’t you?”

big idea (大きな考え) [名] a very important or clever idea

express (表現する) [動] show or make known (a thought or feeling)

haven't you (だよね) [助] used in speech to turn a statement into a question, especially when asking for confirmation

でも、大きな考えがあるなら、それを表現するためには難しい言葉を使わなければならないよね?」

“Well now, that seems reasonable,” said Matthew.

reasonable (理にかなっている) [形] having sound judgment; fair and just

「なるほど、それは理にかなっているな」とマシューは言った。

“Mrs. Spencer said that my tongue must be hung in the middle.

hang (吊るす) [動] be suspended or held up

middle (真ん中) [名] the point or part that is equally distant from all sides, ends, or surfaces of something

「スペンサーさんは私の舌は真ん中に吊るされているに違いないって言ったよ。

But it isn’t—it’s firmly fastened at one end.

fasten (固定する) [動] to attach or join securely

one end (片方の端) [名] the part of something that is farthest from the beginning or the middle

でもそうじゃないよ、片方の端にしっかり固定されているよ。

Mrs. Spencer said your place was named Green Gables. I asked her all about it.

place (家) [名] a building where someone lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household

name (名前) [名] a word or set of words using which a person is referred to

about (について) [前] on the subject of; concerning

スペンサーさんはあなたの家はグリーン・ゲイブルズという名前だって言ったよ。私は彼女にそれについて全部聞いたの。

And she said there were trees all around it.

そして彼女は家の周りには木々があるって言ったよ。

I was gladder than ever.

私はこれまで以上に嬉しかった。

I just love trees.

私は木が大好き。

And there weren’t any at all about the asylum, only a few poor weeny-teeny things out in front with little whitewashed cagey things about them.

at all (全く) [副] in any way; to any extent

poor (貧弱な) [形] lacking in quality or value

weeny-teeny (ちっぽけな) [形] very small

front (正面) [名] the side or part of something that faces forward or toward the viewer

whitewashed (白塗りの) [形] covered with a white liquid

cagey (ケージのような) [形] unwilling to give information about oneself or one's plans

そして孤児院の周りには全く花がなくて、正面に小さな白塗りのケージのようなものが置かれた、貧弱でちっぽけなものが少しあるだけだった。

They just looked like orphans themselves, those trees did.

木々はまるで孤児のようだった。

It used to make me want to cry to look at them.

used to (以前は) [助] did or was something in the past

want to (したいと思う) [助] have a desire to

cry (泣く) [動] shed tears

それを見ると泣きたくなった。

I used to say to them, ‘Oh, you poor little things!

used to (よく~した) [助] did or experienced something often in the past

poor (かわいそう) [形] deserving of pity or sympathy

私はよく木々に「ああ、かわいそうに!

If you were out in a great big woods with other trees all around you and little mosses and June bells growing over your roots and a brook not far away and birds singing in you branches, you could grow, couldn’t you?

be out (いる) [動] be outside

great big woods (大きな森) [名] a large area of land covered with trees

other trees (他の木々) [名] trees other than the one being talked about

little mosses (小さな苔) [名] small plants that grow in damp places

June bells (六月の鐘) [名] a type of flower

grow over (生える) [動] grow on top of something

root (根元) [名] the part of a plant that grows underground

not far away (近くに) [副] a short distance away

branch (枝) [名] a part of a tree that grows out from the trunk

grow (成長できる) [動] become bigger or greater over a period of time

couldn't you (でしょう) [助] used in questions to express a request for confirmation or agreement

もしあなたが大きな森にいて、周りに他の木々があって、小さな苔や六月の鐘が根元に生えていて、小川が近くにあって、鳥が枝で歌っていたら、あなたは成長できるでしょう?

But you can’t where you are.

can't (できない) [助] be unable to

where (場所) [名] the place that someone or something is in or occupies

でも、今いる場所ではできない。

I know just exactly how you feel, little trees.’

just exactly (よく) [副] precisely

小さな木々よ、あなたの気持ちがよくわかるよ」と言った。

I felt sorry to leave them behind this morning.

leave behind (置いていく) [動] to not take something with you when you go somewhere

今朝は木々を置いていくのが悲しかった。

You do get so attached to things like that, don’t you?

get attached to (愛着が湧く) [動] to become fond of

don't you (~よね) [助] used in speech as a tag question, especially when the speaker expects the listener to agree

そういうものに愛着が湧くものよね?

Is there a brook anywhere near Green Gables? I forgot to ask Mrs. Spencer that.”

forget (忘れる) [動] not be able to remember something

グリーン・ゲイブルズの近くに小川はあるかしら? スペンサーさんに聞くのを忘れちゃったよ」

“Well now, yes, there’s one right below the house.”

right below (すぐ下) [副] directly under something

「ああ、そう、家のすぐ下に一つあるよ」

“Fancy. It’s always been one of my dreams to live near a brook.

fancy (素敵) [形] very good or attractive

「素敵。小川の近くに住むのがずっと夢だったの。

I never expected I would, though.

でも、叶うとは思っていなかったよ。

Dreams don’t often come true, do they?

come true (叶う) [動] happen or become the case

do (だよね) [助] used in questions to ask for confirmation

夢ってあまり叶わないよね?

Wouldn’t it be nice if they did?

be nice (素敵) [動] very good or pleasing

叶ったら素敵なのにね?

But just now I feel pretty nearly perfectly happy.

just now (ちょうど今) [副] at this very moment

pretty nearly (ほとんど) [副] very close to; almost

perfectly (完璧に) [副] in a perfect manner

happy (幸せ) [形] feeling or showing pleasure or contentment

でも、今はほとんど完璧に幸せだと感じているよ。

I can’t feel exactly perfectly happy because—well, what color would you call this?”

exactly (まさに) [副] in a precise manner

color (色) [名] the property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light

完璧に幸せだと感じることができないのは、ええと、この色を何色と呼ぶのかしら?」

She twitched one of her long glossy braids over her thin shoulder and held it up before Matthew’s eyes.

glossy (つややかな) [形] having a shiny surface

braid (三つ編み) [名] a length of hair that is made up of three or more interlaced strands

hold up (差し出す) [動] to raise something to a higher position

彼女は長くつややかな三つ編みの1本を細い肩越しに引っ張り、マシューの目の前に差し出した。

Matthew was not used to deciding on the tints of ladies’ tresses, but in this case there couldn’t be much doubt.

tint (色合い) [名] a shade or variety of a particular color

lady (女性) [名] a woman who is well-mannered, courteous, or genteel

tress (髪) [名] a long lock of a woman's hair

マシューは女性の髪の色合いを決めることに慣れていなかったが、この場合はあまり疑う余地はなかった。

“It’s red, ain’t it?” he said.

ain't (だろう) [助] am not; are not; is not; have not; has not

「赤いだろう?」と彼は言った。

The girl let the braid drop back with a sigh that seemed to come from her very toes and to exhale forth all the sorrows of the ages.

let (落とす) [動] allow or enable to

drop (落とす) [動] fall or cause to fall

back (後ろ) [名] the rear part of the human body

sigh (ため息) [名] a long, deep, audible breath that expresses sadness, tiredness, relief, etc.

toe (つま先) [名] any of the five digits at the end of the foot

exhale (吐き出す) [動] breathe out

forth (すべて) [副] onward in time; forward

sorrow (悲しみ) [名] a feeling of deep distress caused by loss, disappointment, or other misfortune suffered by oneself or others

少女は三つ編みを後ろに落とし、つま先から出てきて、長年の悲しみをすべて吐き出すようなため息をついた。

“Yes, it’s red,” she said resignedly.

yes (そう) [副] used to give a positive answer

resignedly (諦めたように) [副] in a resigned manner

「そう、赤いんです」と彼女は諦めたように言った。

“Now you see why I can’t be perfectly happy.

see (わかる) [動] to understand or realize something

「これで私が完全に幸せになれない理由がわかったでしょう。

Nobody could who has red hair.

nobody (誰も) [代] no person

could (できる) [助] be able to

red hair (赤毛) [名] hair that is red in color

赤毛の人は誰も幸せになれないんです。

I don’t mind the other things so much—the freckles and the green eyes and my skinniness.

freckle (そばかす) [名] a small light brown spot on the skin

skinniness (痩せていること) [名] the condition of being very thin

そばかすや緑色の目や痩せていることはそんなに気にしていないんです。

I can imagine them away.

away (消す) [副] from a place

そういうのは想像で消せるんです。

I can imagine that I have a beautiful rose-leaf complexion and lovely starry violet eyes.

rose-leaf (バラの花びら) [名] a leaf of a rose

complexion (肌) [名] the natural color, texture, and appearance of the skin, especially of the face

starry (星のような) [形] full of stars

violet (すみれ色) [名] a bluish-purple color

美しいバラの花びらのような肌と星のように美しいすみれ色の目を想像できるんです。

But I cannot imagine that red hair away.

でも赤毛は想像で消せないんです。

I do my best. I think to myself, ‘Now my hair is a glorious black, black as the raven’s wing.’

do one's best (一生懸命にする) [動] to try as hard as one can

think to oneself (自分に言い聞かせる) [動] to say something to oneself in one's mind

glorious (美しい) [形] having or worthy of glory

raven (カラス) [名] a large black bird of the crow family

wing (羽) [名] one of the two modified forelimbs bearing feathers that enable a bird to fly

一生懸命に「私の髪は美しい黒、カラスの羽のように黒い」と自分に言い聞かせるんです。

But all the time I know it is just plain red and it breaks my heart.

all the time (いつも) [副] on every occasion; at all times

plain (ただの) [形] simple; ordinary

red (赤毛) [名] a color intermediate between orange and violet, as of blood, fire, or rubies

break one's heart (悲しくなる) [動] cause to feel very sad

でも、いつもそれがただの赤毛だと分かっていて、悲しくなります。

It will be my lifelong sorrow.

lifelong (生涯の) [形] continuing for a person's whole life

それが私の生涯の悲しみになるでしょう。

I read of a girl once in a novel who had a lifelong sorrow but it wasn’t red hair.

read (読む) [動] to look at and understand the meaning of letters, words, symbols, etc.

novel (小説) [名] a fictitious prose narrative of book length, typically representing character and action with some degree of realism

once (かつて) [副] at some time in the past

小説で生涯の悲しみを抱えた少女のことを読んだことがありますが、それは赤毛ではありませんでした。

Her hair was pure gold rippling back from her alabaster brow.

pure (純粋な) [形] not mixed or adulterated with any other substance or material

ripple (波打つ) [動] to form or cause to form small waves

brow (額) [名] the forehead

彼女の髪は純金で、雪花石膏の額から波打つように後ろに流れていた。

What is an alabaster brow?

alabaster (雪花石膏) [名] a fine-grained, translucent form of gypsum

雪花石膏の額とは?

I never could find out.

私には分かりませんでした。

Can you tell me?”

can (できる) [助] be able to

tell (教える) [動] communicate information, facts, or news to someone in spoken or written words

教えてもらえますか?」

“Well now, I’m afraid I can’t,” said Matthew, who was getting a little dizzy.

get (なる) [動] to become or to cause to become

dizzy (めまいがする) [形] having or causing a feeling of spinning around and losing your balance

「うーん、残念ながらできないな」と、少しめまいがしてきたマシューは言った。

He felt as he had once felt in his rash youth when another boy had enticed him on the merry-go-round at a picnic.

rash (無鉄砲な) [形] acting or done without careful thought or planning

youth (若い頃) [名] the period of life when one is young

entice (誘う) [動] to attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage

merry-go-round (メリーゴーランド) [名] a fairground ride with wooden horses or other animals that move up and down on poles as the ride turns around

picnic (ピクニック) [名] an outing or excursion including a meal eaten outdoors

彼は、かつて無鉄砲な若い頃に、ピクニックで別の少年に誘われてメリーゴーランドに乗ったときのような気分になった。

“Well, whatever it was it must have been something nice because she was divinely beautiful.

whatever (何であれ) [代] no matter what

nice (素敵な) [形] pleasant; agreeable; satisfactory

divinely (神々しいほど) [副] in a divine manner

「まあ、それが何であれ、彼女は神々しいほど美しかったから、何か素敵なものだったに違いない。

Have you ever imagined what it must feel like to be divinely beautiful?”

divinely (神々しい) [形] of or relating to a god

神々しいほど美しいとはどんな感じか想像したことがある?」

“Well now, no, I haven’t,” confessed Matthew ingenuously.

ingenuously (素直に) [副] in a frank or open manner

「うーん、いや、想像したことがない」とマシューは素直に告白した。

“I have, often. Which would you rather be if you had the choice—divinely beautiful or dazzlingly clever or angelically good?”

have (想像する) [動] to form a mental image of something

often (よく) [副] many times; frequently

rather (どちらかというと) [副] more willingly; more readily

choice (選択) [名] the act of choosing or selecting

dazzlingly (まばゆいほど) [副] in a dazzling manner

clever (賢い) [形] having or showing an ability to learn and understand things quickly and easily

angelically (天使のように) [副] in an angelic manner

「私はよく想像するよ。選べるとしたら、神々しいほど美しい、まばゆいほど賢い、天使のように善良な、どれがいい?」

“Well now, I—I don’t know exactly.”

exactly (よく) [副] in a precise and accurate manner

「うーん、私は、私はよくわからないな」

“Neither do I. I can never decide.

「私もわからないよ。決められないの。

But it doesn’t make much real difference for it isn’t likely I’ll ever be either.

make a difference (違いを生む) [動] to have an effect on something

it doesn't make much difference (大した違いはない) [句] it doesn't matter

it isn't likely (あり得そうにない) [句] it is not probable

でも、どっちにしても大した違いはないよ。だって、どれも私にはあり得そうにないもの。

It’s certain I’ll never be angelically good.

be certain (絶対にある) [動] to be sure or confident about something

never (絶対にない) [副] not ever; at no time in the past or future; on no occasion; not at all

天使のように善良になることは絶対にない。

Mrs. Spencer says—oh, Mr. Cuthbert!

says (言う) [動] express (something) in words

Mr. Cuthbert (カスバートさん) [名] a man who is married

スペンサーさんが言うには、ああ、カスバートさん!

Oh, Mr. Cuthbert!!

ああ、カスバートさん!

Oh, Mr. Cuthbert!!!”

Mr. (さん) [名] a title used before a man's surname or full name

ああ、カスバートさん!」

That was not what Mrs. Spencer had said;

スペンサーさんが言ったのはそういうことではなかった。

neither had the child tumbled out of the buggy

neither (どちらも) [接] not either; not the one and not the other

tumble (落ちる) [動] fall suddenly, clumsily, or headlong

子供が馬車から落ちたわけでもない。

nor had Matthew done anything astonishing.

nor (わけでもない) [接] and not; also not

astonishing (驚くべき) [形] causing a feeling of great surprise or wonder

マシューが驚くべきことをしたわけでもない。

They had simply rounded a curve in the road

round (曲がる) [動] to turn or cause to turn around something

curve (カーブ) [名] a smooth, continuous bend without angles

彼らはただ道のカーブを曲がっただけだった。

and found themselves in the “Avenue.”

find oneself (気づく) [動] to become aware of one's own situation or condition

Avenue (大通り) [名] a broad road, often with trees on each side

そして「大通り」にいることに気づいた。

The “Avenue,” so called by the Newbridge people, was a stretch of road four or five hundred yards long, completely arched over with huge, wide-spreading apple-trees, planted years ago by an eccentric old farmer.

Newbridge (ニューブリッジ) [名] a town in Wales

stretch (続く) [動] extend or be extended

four or five hundred yards (4、5百ヤード) [名] a unit of length equal to 3 feet or 36 inches

completely (完全に) [副] to the fullest extent or degree

arch (アーチ状) [名] a curved structure with a flat upper surface

cover (覆う) [動] be or provide a covering for

huge (大きい) [形] very large in size or amount

wide-spreading (広がる) [形] extending over a large area

apple-tree (リンゴの木) [名] a tree that produces apples

years ago (何年も前) [名] a period of time in the past

eccentric (風変わりな) [形] deviating from an established or usual pattern or style

farmer (農夫) [名] a person who grows crops or raises animals for a living

ニューブリッジの人々がそう呼ぶ「大通り」は、4、5百ヤード続く道で、何年も前に風変わりな老農夫が植えた大きく広がるリンゴの木がアーチ状に覆っていた。

Overhead was one long canopy of snowy fragrant bloom.

overhead (頭上) [名] the general expenses of a business

canopy (天蓋) [名] a covering over a bed, throne, etc.

頭上には雪のように白い香り高い花が天蓋をなしていた。

Below the boughs the air was full of a purple twilight and far ahead a glimpse of painted sunset sky shone like a great rose window at the end of a cathedral aisle.

below (下) [前] in a lower position than

bough (枝) [名] a large branch of a tree

full (満ちる) [形] having a great deal or many

purple (紫) [形] of a color intermediate between red and blue

twilight (夕暮れ) [名] the soft glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon

far (はるか) [副] a great distance in space or time

ahead (前方) [副] in a forward direction

paint (描く) [動] to represent or create a picture or other artistic work using paints

sunset (夕焼け) [名] the time in the evening when the sun sets

sky (空) [名] the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth

shine (輝く) [動] to emit or reflect light

cathedral (大聖堂) [名] the principal church of a diocese

aisle (通路) [名] a passage between rows of seats in a church, theater, or other public building

枝の下では空気は紫の夕暮れに満ち、はるか前方には、大聖堂の通路の端にある大きなバラ窓のように、夕焼け空が輝いていた。

Its beauty seemed to strike the child dumb.

beauty (美しさ) [名] the quality or aggregate of qualities in a person or thing that gives pleasure to the senses or pleasurably exalts the mind or spirit

strike (失う) [動] to cause to be or become dumb

dumb (言葉を失った) [形] unable to speak

その美しさに子供は言葉を失ったようだった。

She leaned back in the buggy, her thin hands clasped before her, her face lifted rapturously to the white splendor above.

lean back (寄りかかる) [動] to be in or move into a position in which the upper body is at an angle to the lower body

clasp (組む) [動] to hold something tightly in the hands or arms

lift (向ける) [動] to move something to a higher position

rapturously (恍惚と) [副] in a state of great happiness or delight

splendor (輝き) [名] a state or quality of being splendid; magnificence

彼女は馬車に寄りかかり、細い手を前に組んで、顔を恍惚と上にある白い輝きに向けた。

Even when they had passed out and were driving down the long slope to Newbridge she never moved or spoke.

pass out (通り抜ける) [動] go through or past something

drive down (下り始める) [動] go down something

long slope (長い坂) [名] a long, inclined surface

move (動く) [動] change position

speak (口をきく) [動] say something

そこを通り抜けてニューブリッジへの長い坂を下り始めても、彼女は動かず、口もきかなかった。

Still with rapt face she gazed afar into the sunset west, with eyes that saw visions trooping splendidly across that glowing background.

rapt (恍惚とした) [形] deeply engrossed or absorbed

gaze (見据える) [動] look intently or steadily

afar (遠く) [副] at or to a great distance

vision (幻) [名] an experience of seeing something that does not exist or is not present

troop (群がる) [動] move or go in a group

splendidly (壮大に) [副] in a magnificent or impressive way

background (背景) [名] the part of a scene that is furthest from the viewer

彼女は恍惚とした顔で、西の夕焼けを遠くに見据え、その輝く背景を横切って壮大に群がる幻を見た。

Through Newbridge, a bustling little village where dogs barked at them and small boys hooted and curious faces peered from the windows, they drove, still in silence.

through (通り抜ける) [前] from one end or side to the other of

bustling (賑やかな) [形] full of movement and activity

dog (犬) [名] a domesticated carnivorous mammal that typically has a long snout, an acute sense of smell, and a barking, howling, or whining voice

bark (吠える) [動] make the characteristic sharp explosive cry of a dog

small (小さな) [形] little in size

hoot (叫ぶ) [動] make a loud, derisive shout

curious (好奇心旺盛な) [形] eager to know or learn something

peer (覗く) [動] look or gaze intently or curiously

drive (通り抜ける) [動] operate and control the course of a vehicle

silence (沈黙) [名] the complete absence of sound

犬が吠え、小さな男の子が叫び、好奇心旺盛な顔が窓から覗く、賑やかな小さな村ニューブリッジを、彼らは黙って通り抜けた。

When three more miles had dropped away behind them the child had not spoken.

drop away (走り去る) [動] to move or travel quickly

更に三マイルも走り去った後も、子供は口をきかなかった。

She could keep silence, it was evident, as energetically as she could talk.

keep silence (沈黙を守る) [動] to not say anything

energetically (元気に) [副] with a lot of energy

彼女は話すのと同じくらい元気に沈黙を守ることができるのは明らかだった。

“I guess you’re feeling pretty tired and hungry,” Matthew ventured to say at last, accounting for her long visitation of dumbness with the only reason he could think of.

tired (疲れた) [形] in need of rest or sleep

hungry (お腹が空いた) [形] feeling a need or wish to eat

venture (思い切って言う) [動] to say something that may be considered rude or risky

at last (ついに) [副] finally

account for (説明する) [動] to give a reason for or cause of

visitation (訪問) [名] an official or formal visit

dumbness (無言) [名] the state of being unable to speak

reason (理由) [名] a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event

「かなり疲れてお腹も空いただろう」とマシューはついに思い切って口を開き、彼女が長い間黙りこくっていた理由を、彼が考えつく唯一の理由で説明した。

“But we haven’t very far to go now—only another mile.”

far (遠い) [形] a long way away

「でも、もうそんなに遠くないよ、あと一マイルだ」

She came out of her reverie with a deep sigh and looked at him with the dreamy gaze of a soul that had been wondering afar, star-led.

come out of (抜け出す) [動] to leave or emerge from

reverie (空想) [名] a state of being pleasantly lost in thought

deep sigh (深いため息) [名] a long, deep breath that is let out slowly

dreamy gaze (夢のようなまなざし) [名] a look that is full of dreams or hope

star-led (星に導かれて) [形] guided by the stars

彼女は深いため息をついて空想から抜け出し、星に導かれて遠くをさまよっていた魂の夢のようなまなざしで彼を見た。

“Oh, Mr. Cuthbert,” she whispered, “that place we came through—that white place—what was it?”

whisper (ささやく) [動] speak softly

come through (通ってくる) [動] pass through

what (何) [代] used to ask for information

「ああ、カスバートさん」と彼女はささやいた、「私たちが通ってきたあの場所、あの白い場所、あれは何だったんですか?」

“Well now, you must mean the Avenue,” said Matthew after a few moments’ profound reflection.

mean (~のことだろう) [動] intend to convey, indicate, or refer to (something)

「ああ、それは並木道のことだろう」とマシューはしばらく深く考えた後で言った。

“It is a kind of pretty place.”

「あそこはきれいなところだ」

“Pretty? Oh, pretty doesn’t seem the right word to use.

pretty (きれい) [形] attractive in a delicate way without being truly beautiful

「きれい? ああ、きれいという言葉は適切ではないようです。

Nor beautiful, either.

either (どちらも) [接] used to indicate that two or more alternatives are equally possible or acceptable

美しいという言葉も適切ではありません。

They don’t go far enough.

go far (十分である) [動] be enough

どちらも十分ではありません。

Oh, it was wonderful—wonderful.

wonderful (素晴らしい) [形] extremely good; marvelous

ああ、それは素晴らしかった、素晴らしかった。

It’s the first thing I ever saw that couldn’t be improved upon by imagination.

couldn't (できない) [助] can not

improve (改善する) [動] make or become better

想像力で改善できないものを初めて見ました。

It just satisfies me here”—she put one hand on her breast—“it made a queer funny ache and yet it was a pleasant ache.

satisfy (満足させる) [動] meet the expectations, needs, or desires of

here (ここ) [副] in this place

put (当てる) [動] move something into a specified place

breast (胸) [名] the front of the human body between the neck and the stomach

queer (奇妙な) [形] strange or odd

funny (おかしな) [形] causing laughter or amusement

ache (痛み) [名] a continuous dull pain in a part of your body

pleasant (心地よい) [形] giving a feeling of enjoyment or pleasure

それがここを満足させてくれるの」と彼女は片手を胸に当てて言った。「奇妙な痛みを感じたけれど、それは心地よい痛みだった。

Did you ever have an ache like that, Mr. Cuthbert?”

あなたはそんな痛みを経験したことがありますか、カスバートさん?」

“Well now, I just can’t recollect that I ever had.”

recollect (思い出す) [動] recall to the mind; remember

「いや、そんな痛みがあったかどうか思い出せないな」

“I have it lots of time—whenever I see anything royally beautiful.

have it (ある) [動] to experience or feel something

time (時間) [名] the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole

royally (王侯貴族のような) [形] in a way that is suitable for a king or queen

「私はよくあるよ、王侯貴族のような美しいものを見るといつも。

But they shouldn’t call that lovely place the Avenue.

でも、あの素敵な場所をアベニューなんて呼ぶべきじゃないよ。

There is no meaning in a name like that.

There is no meaning (意味がない) [名] the thing one is trying to convey especially by language

あんな名前には意味がないよ。

They should call it—let me see—the White Way of Delight.

let me see (なんて呼ぶべきかしら) [慣] used to express that you are thinking about something

White Way of Delight (喜びの白い道) [名] a name for a road

なんて呼ぶべきかしら、喜びの白い道、とか。

Isn’t that a nice imaginative name?

imaginative (想像力のある) [形] having or showing creativity or inventiveness

素敵な想像力のある名前でしょう?

When I don’t like the name of a place or a person I always imagine a new one and always think of them so.

like (気に入る) [動] find agreeable, enjoyable, or satisfactory

person (人) [名] a human being regarded as an individual

new (新しい) [形] recently made, produced, or created

場所や人の名前が気に入らない時は、いつも新しい名前を想像して、いつもそう考えるの。

There was a girl at the asylum whose name was Hepzibah Jenkins, but I always imagined her as Rosalia DeVere.

孤児院にヘプジバ・ジェンキンスという名前の女の子がいたんだけど、私はいつも彼女をロザリア・デ・ヴェレと想像していたの。

Other people may call that place the Avenue, but I shall always call it the White Way of Delight.

他の人はそこを並木道と呼ぶかもしれないけど、私はいつも喜びの白い道と呼ぶよ。

Have we really only another mile to go before we get home?

another (もう1つの) [形] an additional

before (前に) [前] earlier than; prior to

本当にあと1マイルしか家まで残っていないの?

I’m glad and I’m sorry.

be glad (嬉しい) [動] feeling or showing pleasure or contentment

be sorry (申し訳ない) [動] feeling regret or guilt

嬉しいし、申し訳ないよ。

I’m sorry because this drive has been so pleasant and I’m always sorry when pleasant things end.

end (終わる) [動] come or bring to a final point; finish

申し訳ないと思うのは、このドライブがとても楽しかったからで、楽しいことが終わるといつも申し訳なく思うの。

Something still pleasanter may come after, but you can never be sure.

sure (絶対) [形] having or showing no doubt or uncertainty; confident

もっと楽しいことが後に来るかもしれないけど、絶対とは言えないよ。

And it’s so often the case that it isn’t pleasanter.

be the case (起こる) [動] be the situation

もっと楽しくないことが起こることも多いのよ。

That has been my experience anyhow.

とにかく、それが私の経験なの。

But I’m glad to think of getting home.

get home (家に帰る) [動] arrive at one's own house

think of (考える) [動] direct one's mind toward someone or something; use one's mind actively to form connected ideas

でも、家に帰れると思うと嬉しいよ。

You see, I’ve never had a real home since I can remember.

see (ほら) [間] used to attract attention to something

real (本当の) [形] not imaginary; having objective existence

ほら、私が覚えている限り、本当の家なんて持ったことがなかったのよ。

It gives me that pleasant ache again just to think of coming to a really truly home.

本当に本当の家に帰れると思うだけで、またあの心地よい痛みがするよ。

Oh, isn’t that pretty!”

ああ、きれいじゃない!」

They had driven over the crest of a hill.

drive (走る) [動] to move or cause to move in a specified way

crest (頂上) [名] the top of a hill or mountain

彼らは丘の頂上を越えて走っていた。

Below them was a pond, looking almost like a river so long and winding was it.

below (下に) [前] in a lower place than

pond (池) [名] a body of water smaller than a lake

river (川) [名] a large natural stream of water

winding (曲がりくねった) [形] having many curves or turns

彼らの下には池があり、長く曲がりくねった川のように見えた。

A bridge spanned it midway and from there to its lower end, where an amber-hued belt of sand-hills shut it in from the dark blue gulf beyond, the water was a glory of many shifting hues—the most spiritual shadings of crocus and rose and ethereal green, with other elusive tintings for which no name has ever been found.

bridge (橋) [名] a structure making it possible to cross a river, road, or railway

span (かかる) [動] to stretch or extend from one side to the other

midway (中ほど) [名] the middle point of a journey or of a period of time

lower end (下流の端) [名] the point at which something ends

amber-hued (琥珀色の) [形] having the color of amber

sand-hill (砂丘) [名] a hill or mound of sand

shut in (閉ざす) [動] to prevent from leaving

dark blue (濃い青) [形] of a color intermediate between blue and black

gulf (湾) [名] a large area of sea that is almost surrounded by land

glory (栄光) [名] high renown or honor won by notable achievements

shifting (移り変わる) [形] changing from one thing to another

hue (色合い) [名] a particular shade of a color

crocus (クロッカス) [名] a small plant with bright purple, yellow, or white flowers that appears in spring

ethereal (天上の) [形] extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world

elusive (とらえどころのない) [形] difficult to find, catch, or achieve

tinting (色合い) [名] a slight coloration

橋がその中ほどにかかっており、そこから下流の端まで、琥珀色の砂丘の帯がその先の濃い青の湾からそれを閉ざしているところでは、水は多くの移り変わる色合いの栄光だった。クロッカス、バラ、そして天上の緑の最も神秘的な陰影と、名前が付けられたことのない他のとらえどころのない色合いである。

Above the bridge the pond ran up into fringing groves of fir and maple and lay all darkly translucent in their wavering shadows.

above (上に) [前] in a higher position than

run up (流れ込む) [動] to increase in amount or value

fringe (縁取り) [名] a border of small decorative pieces

grove (木立) [名] a small group of trees

maple (カエデ) [名] a deciduous tree

lay (横たわる) [動] to be in or move into a horizontal position

darkly (暗く) [副] in a dark manner

translucent (透き通る) [形] allowing light, but not detailed shapes, to pass through

shadow (影) [名] a dark area or shape produced by an object coming between the light and a surface

橋の上では、池はモミとカエデの縁取りされた木立に流れ込み、揺れる影の中に暗く透き通って横たわっていた。

Here and there a wild plum leaned out from the bank like a white-clad girl tip-toeing to her own reflection.

here and there (そこここに) [副] in various places

wild plum (野生の梅) [名] a plum tree that grows in the wild

lean out (身を乗り出す) [動] to extend or stretch out

white-clad (白い服を着た) [形] wearing white clothes

tip-toe (つま先立ちする) [動] to walk on one's toes

reflection (姿) [名] an image of something in a mirror or other reflective surface

そこここに野生の梅が、白い服を着た少女が自分の姿につま先立ちしているように、土手から身を乗り出していた。

From the marsh at the head of the pond came the clear, mournfully-sweet chorus of the frogs.

marsh (沼地) [名] a wetland that is dominated by herbaceous rather than woody plants

frog (カエル) [名] a small amphibian with smooth and slimy skin, a short squat body, and long strong legs with webbed feet

chorus (合唱) [名] a group of people who sing together

池の水源の沼地からは、カエルの澄んだ、悲しげに甘い合唱が聞こえてきた。

There was a little gray house peering around a white apple orchard on a slope beyond and, although it was not yet quite dark, a light was shining from one of its windows.

peer (のぞく) [動] look intently or with difficulty

向こうの斜面には白いリンゴ園の周囲をのぞくように小さな灰色の家があり、まだ暗くはないのに、その窓の一つから明かりが輝いていた。

“That’s Barry’s pond,” said Matthew.

That's (あれは) [代] that is

Barry's (バリーの) [名] a male given name

「あれはバリーの池だ」とマシューが言った。

“Oh, I don’t like that name, either.

「ああ、その名前も好きじゃないよ。

I shall call it—let me see—the Lake of Shining Waters.

Lake of Shining Waters (輝く水の湖) [名] a lake that shines

私はそれを、そうね、輝く水の湖と呼ぶことにするよ。

Yes, that is the right name for it.

right (ふさわしい) [形] correct or true

ええ、それがその湖にふさわしい名前だよ。

I know because of the thrill.

thrill (わくわく) [名] a feeling of excitement

わくわくするからわかるの。

When I hit on a name that suits exactly it gives me a thrill.

hit on (思いつく) [動] to find or produce by chance or with little effort

suit (合う) [動] be right or appropriate for

exactly (ぴったり) [副] in a way that is accurate or correct

ぴったりの名前を思いついた時、私はわくわくするの。

Do things ever give you a thrill?”

何かにわくわくすることがある?」

Matthew ruminated.

ruminate (考え込む) [動] to think carefully about something

マシューは考え込んだ。

“Well now, yes. It always kind of gives me a thrill to see them ugly white grubs that spade up in the cucumber beds.

ugly (醜い) [形] unpleasant to look at

grub (幼虫) [名] the larva of an insect

cucumber (きゅうり) [名] a long green vegetable with a hard skin

「そうね、あるよ。きゅうりの畝を掘り返すと出てくる醜い白い幼虫を見ると、いつもちょっとわくわくするんだ。

I hate the look of them.”

hate (嫌い) [動] dislike intensely

look (見た目) [名] the way that someone or something appears

見た目が嫌いなんだ」

“Oh, I don’t think that can be exactly the same kind of a thrill.

same (同じ) [形] being the same as something or someone else

kind (種類) [名] a group of people or things that are similar in some way

「ああ、それは全く同じ種類のスリルではないと思うよ。

Do you think it can?

あなたはそう思う?

There doesn’t seem to be much connection between grubs and lakes of shining waters, does there?

lake (湖) [名] a large body of water surrounded by land

幼虫と輝く水の湖の間にはあまり関係がないように思えるよ、そう思わない?

But why do other people call it Barry’s pond?”

Barry (バリー) [名] a male given name

でも、どうして他の人はそれをバリーの池と呼ぶの?」

“I reckon because Mr. Barry lives up there in that house.

reckon (思う) [動] to think or suppose

Mr. Barry (バリーさん) [名] a man named Barry

「バリーさんがあの家に住んでいるからだと思うよ。

Orchard Slope’s the name of his place.

Orchard Slope (オーチャード・スロープ) [名] a place name

オーチャード・スロープが彼の住んでいる場所の名前だ。

If it wasn’t for that big bush behind it you could see Green Gables from here.

if it wasn't for (なければ) [条] if it were not for

behind (後ろ) [前] at the back of

あの後ろにある大きな茂みがなければ、ここからグリーン・ゲイブルズが見えるんだ。

But we have to go over the bridge and round by the road, so it’s near half a mile further.”

go over (渡る) [動] move or travel across (something)

near (近く) [形] not far away in space or time

half a mile (半マイル) [名] a unit of length equal to 0.5 miles

further (さらに) [副] to a greater extent or degree

でも、橋を渡って道を回らなければならないから、あと半マイル近くあるよ。」

“Has Mr. Barry any little girls?

「バリーさんには小さな女の子はいる?

Well, not so very little either—about my size.”

about (くらい) [前] approximately

まあ、そんなに小さくもないわねー私と同じくらいの大きさよ。」

“He’s got one about eleven.

「11歳くらいの娘が一人いるよ。

Her name is Diana.”

Diana (ダイアナ) [名] a female given name

名前はダイアナ。」

“Oh!” with a long indrawing of breath.

indrawing (吸い込む) [動] to draw in

「ああ!」と長い息を吸い込んだ。

“What a perfectly lovely name!”

「なんて素敵な名前!」

“Well now, I dunno.

「さあ、どうかな。

There’s something dreadful heathenish about it, seems to me.

dreadful (恐ろしい) [形] causing or likely to cause great fear or suffering

heathenish (異教的) [形] of or relating to heathens or their beliefs and practices

何か恐ろしく異教的な感じがするね。

I’d ruther Jane or Mary or some sensible name like that.

Jane (ジェーン) [名] a female given name

Mary (メアリー) [名] a female given name

sensible (まともな) [形] based on or acting on good judgment or reason

ジェーンとかメアリーとか、もっとまともな名前がいいな。

But when Diana was born there was a schoolmaster boarding there and they gave him the naming of her and he called her Diana.”

be born (生まれる) [動] come into existence

schoolmaster (学校の先生) [名] a man who is the head of a school

board (下宿する) [動] live in a place temporarily

naming (名付け) [名] the act of giving a name to someone or something

call (名付ける) [動] give a name to someone or something

でもダイアナが生まれた時、下宿していた学校の先生が名付け親になって、ダイアナって名付けたの」

“I wish there had been a schoolmaster like that around when I was born, then.

wish (願う) [動] feel or express a strong desire or hope for something that is not easily attainable

there had been (いたらよかったのに) [動] to have existed or happened in the past

「私が生まれた時も、そんな学校の先生がいたらよかったのに。

Oh, here we are at the bridge.

ああ、橋に着いたよ。

I’m going to shut my eyes tight.

shut (閉じる) [動] move a door or window so as to leave no space

tight (ぎゅっと) [副] firmly or closely

目をぎゅっとつぶるよ。

I’m always afraid going over bridges.

be afraid (怖い) [動] feeling fear or worry

橋を渡るのがいつも怖いの。

I can’t help imagining that perhaps just as we get to the middle, they’ll crumple up like a jack-knife and nip us.

can't help (~せずにはいられない) [動] be unable to refrain from doing something

just as (ちょうど~する時に) [接] at the very moment that

get to (~に着く) [動] reach a destination

crumple up (折れ曲がる) [動] become crushed or wrinkled

jack-knife (折り畳みナイフ) [名] a large pocketknife with a blade that folds into the handle

nip (挟み込む) [動] catch or squeeze between two surfaces or points

橋の真ん中まで来ると、橋が折り畳みナイフみたいに折れ曲がって、私たちを挟み込んじゃうんじゃないかって想像しちゃうの。

So I shut my eyes.

だから目をつぶるの。

But I always have to open them for all when I think we’re getting near the middle.

get near (近づく) [動] approach or come close to

でも、真ん中まで来たと思うと、いつも目を開けなくちゃいけないの。

Because, you see, if the bridge did crumple up I’d want to see it crumple.

crumple (折れ曲がる) [動] to become crushed or wrinkled

だって、もし橋が折れ曲がったら、折れ曲がるのを見たいでしょう。

What a jolly rumble it makes!

jolly (陽気な) [形] full of fun and happiness

rumble (音) [名] a continuous deep sound like that of thunder

なんて陽気な音でしょう!

I always like the rumble part of it.

私はいつもその音が好きなの。

Isn’t it splendid there are so many things to like in this world?

so many (たくさん) [限] a large number of

この世には好きなことがたくさんあるなんて、素晴らしいことじゃない?

There we’re over.

be over (渡り切る) [動] to have finished or ended

これで渡り切ったよ。

Now I’ll look back.

look back (振り返る) [動] turn one's head and body to look in the direction from which one has come

さあ、振り返ってみよう。

Good night, dear Lake of Shining Waters.

good night (おやすみ) [間] a farewell said at night

dear (愛しの) [形] regarded with deep affection

おやすみ、愛しの輝く水の湖。

I always say good night to the things I love, just as I would to people.

say good night (おやすみを言う) [動] say good night

love (好き) [動] have a strong feeling of affection

私はいつも、人にするみたいに、好きなものにおやすみを言うの。

I think they like it.

彼らはそれを好んでいると思う。

That water looks as if it was smiling at me.”

as if (まるで) [接] as though

smile (微笑む) [動] to form a smile

あの水はまるで私に微笑んでいるみたい。」

When they had driven up the further hill and around a corner Matthew said:

corner (角) [名] the point or area where two or more things intersect, especially a point where two lines or roads meet

彼らがさらに丘を登り、角を曲がったとき、マシューは言った。

“We’re pretty near home now.

near (近い) [形] not far away

「もうすぐ家だ。

That’s Green Gables over—”

あれがグリーン・ゲイブルズだ」

“Oh, don’t tell me,” she interrupted breathlessly, catching at his partially raised arm and shutting her eyes that she might not see his gesture.

catch (つかむ) [動] to take hold of something

gesture (身振り) [名] a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning

「ああ、言わないで」と彼女は息もつかせずにさえぎり、彼の半分上げた腕をつかみ、彼の身振りを見ないように目を閉じた。

“Let me guess. I’m sure I’ll guess right.”

let me (~させて) [動] to allow or permit

guess (当てる) [動] to estimate or suppose

I'm sure (きっと) [副] without doubt; certainly

「当ててみよう。きっと当てられるよ」

She opened her eyes and looked about her.

open (開ける) [動] move a door or window so as to leave a space allowing access and vision

look (見回す) [動] direct one's gaze in a specified direction

彼女は目を開けて周りを見回した。

They were on the crest of a hill.

be on (いる) [動] be on top of

彼らは丘の頂上にいた。

The sun had set some time since, but the landscape was still clear in the mellow afterlight.

set (沈む) [動] go below the horizon

some time (しばらく) [名] a period of time

landscape (景色) [名] all the visible features of an area of land

clear (はっきり) [形] easy to understand

mellow (夕焼け) [形] soft and rich

afterlight (残照) [名] a light remaining after a light source has been turned off

日が沈んでからしばらく経っていたが、夕焼けの残照で景色ははっきりと見えた。

To the west a dark church spire rose up against a marigold sky.

church (教会) [名] a building used for public Christian worship

spire (尖塔) [名] a tall, narrow tower on a building, typically a church or cathedral, forming a tapering point at the top of a structure

rise (そびえ立つ) [動] go up or increase

marigold (マリーゴールド) [名] a plant with yellow or orange flowers

西には暗い教会の尖塔がマリーゴールド色の空に向かってそびえ立っていた。

Below was a little valley and beyond a long, gently-rising slope with snug farmsteads scattered along it.

below (眼下) [副] in a lower place

valley (谷) [名] an area of low land between hills

beyond (向こう) [前] on or to the further side of

gently (緩やかに) [副] in a gentle manner

rise (上り坂) [名] an upward slope

scatter (点在する) [動] throw around in an untidy way

眼下には小さな谷があり、その向こうには長く緩やかに上り坂が続き、そこには居心地の良い農場が点在していた。

From one to another the child’s eyes darted, eager and wistful.

from one to another (次から次へと) [副] in succession

dart (飛び回る) [動] move suddenly and quickly

eager (熱心な) [形] strongly wanting to do or have something

wistful (物欲しそうな) [形] having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing

子供の目は、熱心で物欲しそうに、次から次へと飛び回った。

At last they lingered on one away to the left, far back from the road, dimly white with blossoming trees in the twilight of the surrounding woods.

linger (目を留める) [動] to remain in a place longer than usual

left (左側) [名] the direction that is on the same side of your body as your left hand

dimly (ぼんやりと) [副] not brightly

blossom (花を咲かせる) [動] to produce flowers

surrounding (周囲の) [形] all around

ついに、道から遠く離れた左側にある、周囲の森の夕暮れの中で花を咲かせた木々がぼんやりと白く見える一軒に目を留めた。

Over it, in the stainless southwest sky, a great crystal-white star was shining like a lamp of guidance and promise.

over (上に) [前] above or higher than

stainless (澄み切った) [形] free from stain or blemish

southwest (南西) [名] the direction midway between south and west

crystal-white (水晶のような白い) [形] having the color of crystal

star (星) [名] a large ball of gas that produces light and heat

guidance (導き) [名] the action of guiding

promise (約束) [名] a declaration or assurance that one will do a particular thing or that a particular thing will happen

その上には、南西の澄み切った空に、水晶のような白い大きな星が、導きと約束のランプのように輝いていた。

“That’s it, isn’t it?” she said, pointing.

that (あれ) [代] the thing mentioned before

it (それ) [代] the thing mentioned before

pointing (指さした) [動] indicate the direction of something by extending one's finger

「あれでしょう?」と彼女は指さした。

Matthew slapped the reins on the sorrel’s back delightedly.

slap (叩きつける) [動] hit with the palm of the hand

rein (手綱) [名] a long, narrow strap of leather or other material used to control a horse

sorrel (栗毛馬) [名] a horse with a reddish-brown coat

back (背) [名] the part of the body of a person or animal that is opposite the front and usually nearest the spine

delightedly (喜んで) [副] in a very happy way

マシューは栗毛馬の背に手綱を喜んで叩きつけた。

“Well now, you’ve guessed it!

「そう、当たったね!

But I reckon Mrs. Spencer described it so’s you could tell.”

describe (説明する) [動] to give an account of something

tell (わかる) [動] to be able to distinguish or recognize

でも、スペンサーさんが説明してくれたから、わかったんだね。」

“No, she didn’t—really she didn’t.

No (いいえ) [間] a negative response

「いいえ、説明してくれませんでした。本当に。

All she said might just as well have been about most of those other places.

all (すべて) [名] the whole amount of

just as well (同様に) [副] in a similar way

most (ほとんど) [名] the majority of

彼女が言ったことは、他の場所のほとんどにも当てはまることばかりでした。

I hadn’t any real idea what it looked like.

have any real idea (よくわかる) [動] to know or understand something well

どんなところか、よくわかっていませんでした。

But just as soon as I saw it I felt it was home.

just as soon as (見た瞬間に) [副] immediately after

でも、見た瞬間に、ここが私の家だと感じました。

Oh, it seems as if I must be in a dream.

ああ、夢を見ているみたい。

Do you know, my arm must be black and blue from the elbow up, for I’ve pinched myself so many times today.

arm (腕) [名] an upper limb

elbow (肘) [名] the joint between the upper and lower arm

pinch (つねる) [動] to squeeze or compress sharply

ねえ、私の腕は肘から上は青黒くなっているはずよ。だって、今日何度もつねったんだもの。

Every little while a horrible sickening feeling would come over me and I’d be so afraid it was all a dream.

every little while (時々) [副] occasionally

horrible (恐ろしい) [形] causing or likely to cause horror; shocking

sickening (吐き気がする) [形] causing a feeling of nausea

come over (襲ってくる) [動] to affect or seize suddenly

be afraid (怖くなる) [動] to be frightened or scared

時々、恐ろしい吐き気が襲ってきて、これが全部夢なんじゃないかと怖くなるの。

Then I’d pinch myself to see if it was real—until suddenly I remembered that even supposing it was only a dream I’d better go on dreaming as long as I could;

see (確かめる) [動] find out or check

suddenly (ふと) [副] quickly and without warning

long (長く) [形] having or being of great or more than average length

だから、現実かどうか確かめるために自分をつねったよ。でも、夢だとしても、できるだけ長く夢を見続けた方がいいと思い出したの。

so I stopped pinching.

だから、つねるのはやめたよ。

But it is real and we’re nearly home.”

nearly (もうすぐ) [副] almost but not quite; very close to

でも、これは現実で、もうすぐ家に着くよ。」

With a sigh of rapture she relapsed into silence.

rapture (うっとり) [名] a feeling of intense pleasure or joy

relapse (黙る) [動] fall or slip back into a former state or condition

アンはうっとりとため息をつき、また黙ってしまった。

Matthew stirred uneasily.

stir (身じろぎする) [動] move slightly

uneasily (落ち着かない様子で) [副] in a nervous or anxious way

マシューは落ち着かない様子で身じろぎした。

He felt glad that it would be Marilla and not he who would have to tell this waif of the world that the home she longed for was not to be hers after all.

waif (孤児) [名] a homeless and helpless person, especially a child

long for (待ち望む) [動] want something very much

after all (結局) [副] in spite of everything; nevertheless

マシューは、この世の孤児に、彼女が待ち望んでいた家は結局彼女のものではないと告げなければならないのは、自分ではなくマリラであることに安堵した。

They drove over Lynde’s Hollow, where it was already quite dark, but not so dark that Mrs. Rachel could not see them from her window vantage, and up the hill and into the long lane of Green Gables.

Lynde's Hollow (リンデの谷) [名] a valley owned by the Lynde family

quite (かなり) [副] to a certain extent; moderately

not so (それほど~ない) [副] to a lesser extent than mentioned

vantage (見晴らしの良い場所) [名] a position or condition that gives a good view

馬車は、すでにかなり暗くなっていたリンデの谷を通り過ぎたが、レイチェル夫人が窓から彼らを見ることができないほど暗くはなかった。そして、丘を登り、グリーン・ゲイブルズの長い小道に入った。

By the time they arrived at the house Matthew was shrinking from the approaching revelation with an energy he did not understand.

arrive (着く) [動] reach a destination

shrink (逃げようとする) [動] become or make smaller

revelation (事実を告げる) [名] a surprising and previously

家に着く頃には、マシューは自分でさえ理解できないほどのエネルギーで、迫り来る事実を告げることから逃げようとしていた。

It was not of Marilla or himself he was thinking or of the trouble this mistake was probably going to make for them, but of the child’s disappointment.

himself (彼自身) [代] the male person being talked about

trouble (トラブル) [名] difficulty or problems

probably (おそらく) [副] almost certainly; as far as one knows or can tell

disappointment (失望) [名] the feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the nonfulfillment of one's hopes or expectations

マシューが考えていたのは、マリラのことでも自分自身のことでもなく、この間違いが彼らにもたらすであろうトラブルのことでもなかった。彼が考えていたのは、子供の失望のことだった。

When he thought of that rapt light being quenched in her eyes he had an uncomfortable feeling that he was going to assist at murdering something—much the same feeling that came over him when he had to kill a lamb or calf or any other innocent little creature.

be quenched (消える) [動] be put out

uncomfortable (居心地の悪い) [形] causing discomfort

murder (殺人) [名] the unlawful killing of another human being with malice aforethought

assist (手伝う) [動] give support or aid to

lamb (子羊) [名] a young sheep

calf (子牛) [名] a young cow or bull

innocent (無垢な) [形] free from moral wrong; not corrupted

彼女の目の中のあの恍惚とした光が消えてしまうことを考えると、マシューは何か殺人を手伝おうとしているような居心地の悪い気持ちになった。子羊や子牛、あるいは他の無垢な小さな生き物を殺さなければならない時と同じような気持ちだった。

The yard was quite dark as they turned into it

turn into (入る) [動] to change into something else

馬車が庭に入ると、そこはかなり暗かった。

and the poplar leaves were rustling silkily all round it.

poplar (ポプラ) [名] a fast-growing deciduous tree

leaf (葉) [名] the usually green, flat, thin organ borne by the stem of a plant

rustle (さらさらと音を立てる) [動] make a light, soft sound like that of dry leaves being moved by a gentle breeze

silkily (絹のように) [副] in a smooth, soft, or delicate manner

ポプラの葉が周囲で絹のようにさらさらと音を立てていた。

“Listen to the trees talking in their sleep,” she whispered, as he lifted her to the ground.

listen (聞く) [動] to give one's attention to a sound or action

「木々が眠りながら話しているのが聞こえるよ」と、マシューが彼女を地面に降ろす時にアンはささやいた。

“What nice dreams they must have!”

「どんなに素敵な夢を見ているのでしょうね!」

Then, holding tightly to the carpet-bag which contained “all her worldly goods,” she followed him into the house.

hold tightly to (ぎゅっと握りしめる) [動] to hold something firmly

contain (入る) [動] to have or hold within

follow (ついて行く) [動] to go after someone or something

それから、「この世の持ち物全部」が入った旅行かばんをぎゅっと握りしめて、アンはマシューについて家に入った。

Chapter III: Marilla Cuthbert is Surprised

Chapter III (第3章) [名] the third chapter

第3章: マリラ・カスバートは驚く

Marilla came briskly forward as Matthew opened the door.

come forward (前に出てくる) [動] move or travel toward the front

briskly (きびきびと) [副] quickly and energetically

マシューがドアを開けると、マリラがきびきびと前に出てきた。

But when her eyes fell on the odd little figure in the stiff, ugly dress, with the long braids of red hair and the eager, luminous eyes, she stopped short in amazement.

fall on (目をとめる) [動] to look at something

stiff (ぎこちない) [形] not moving or bending easily

dress (服) [名] a piece of clothing

luminous (輝く) [形] giving out or reflecting much light

stop short (立ち止まる) [動] to stop suddenly

amazement (驚き) [名] a feeling of great surprise or wonder

しかし、マリラは、長い赤毛を三つ編みにした、ぎこちない醜い服を着た、熱心で輝く目をした奇妙な小さな姿に目をとめると、驚いて立ち止まった。

“Matthew Cuthbert, who’s that?” she ejaculated.

「マシュー・カスバート、あれは誰?」とマリラは叫んだ。

“Where is the boy?”

「男の子はどこ?」

“There wasn’t any boy,” said Matthew wretchedly.

wretchedly (惨めに) [副] in a very unhappy or unlucky way

「男の子はいなかった」とマシューは惨めに言った。

“There was only her.”

there be (いる) [動] to exist or be present

「彼女しかいなかった」

He nodded at the child, remembering that he had never even asked her name.

マシューは子供にうなずき、彼女の名前を聞いたことさえなかったことを思い出した。

“No boy! But there must have been a boy,” insisted Marilla.

insist (主張する) [動] to demand something forcefully

「男の子がいないと! でも男の子がいたはずよ」とマリラは主張した。

“We sent word to Mrs. Spencer to bring a boy.”

send word (伝える) [動] to send a message

「私たちはスペンサーさんに男の子を連れてくるように伝えたのよ」

“Well, she didn’t. She brought her.

her (彼女) [代] the woman or girl who is being discussed or who is already known about

「でも、連れてこなかったよ。彼女を連れてきたのよ」

I asked the station-master.

駅長に尋ねたのよ」

And I had to bring her home.

だから、彼女を連れて帰らなければならなかったよ」

She couldn’t be left there, no matter where the mistake had come in.”

matter (問題) [名] a subject of concern

come in (起こる) [動] happen or occur

どこで間違いが起こったにせよ、彼女をそこに残しておくわけにはいかなかったよ」

“Well, this is a pretty piece of business!” ejaculated Marilla.

piece of business (大変なこと) [名] a matter or affair that is complicated or difficult

「まあ、これは大変なことになったよね!」とマリラは叫んだ。

During this dialogue the child had remained silent, her eyes roving from one to the other, all the animation fading out of her face.

during (の間) [前] all through the time of

dialogue (会話) [名] a conversation between two or more people

remain (残る) [動] be left after others have gone

animation (生気) [名] the state of being full of life or vigor

fade (失せる) [動] gradually grow faint or dim

この会話の間、子供は黙ったままで、目を二人の間を行ったり来たりさせ、顔から生気が失せていった。

Suddenly she seemed to grasp the full meaning of what had been said.

seem (ようだった) [動] appear to be true, probable, or have a specified quality

grasp (理解する) [動] to understand something fully

full (すべて) [形] having or containing as much or as many as possible

meaning (意味) [名] what is meant by a word, text, concept, or action

突然、彼女は話されたことの意味をすべて理解したようだった。

Dropping her precious carpet-bag she sprang forward a step and clasped her hands.

precious (大切な) [形] of great value or worth

spring (飛び出す) [動] move or jump suddenly and quickly

forward (前に) [副] toward the front or the future

step (一歩) [名] the action of moving the foot forward

clasp (握りしめる) [動] hold something tightly in one's hand

大切な旅行かばんを落として、彼女は一歩前に飛び出し、両手を握りしめた。

“You don’t want me!” she cried.

want (欲しくない) [動] feel a need or a wish for

「私を欲しくないのね!」と彼女は叫んだ。

“You don’t want me because I’m not a boy!

「私が男の子じゃないから欲しくないのね!

I might have expected it.

might (かもしれない) [助] expressing possibility or probability

expect (予想する) [動] regard as likely to happen

予想はしていた。

Nobody ever did want me.

誰も私を欲しがらなかった。

I might have known it was all too beautiful to last.

last (続く) [動] continue or be able to continue for a specified period of time

あまりに美しすぎて長続きしないことはわかっていたはずだ。

I might have known nobody really did want me.

誰も私を欲しがっていないことはわかっていたはずだ。

Oh, what shall I do?

shall (する) [助] used to express a strong intention or determination

ああ、どうしよう。

I’m going to burst into tears!”

burst into tears (泣き出す) [動] start crying suddenly and uncontrollably

泣き出しそう!」

Burst into tears she did.

彼女は泣き出した。

Sitting down on a chair by the table, flinging her arms out upon it, and burying her face in them, she proceeded to cry stormily.

sit down (腰を下ろす) [動] to move from a standing position to a sitting position

chair (椅子) [名] a seat with a back, usually for one person

fling (投げ出す) [動] to throw or move with force or violence

bury (埋める) [動] to put or hide under the ground

proceed (続ける) [動] to go on to do something

stormily (嵐のように) [副] in a stormy manner

テーブルのそばの椅子に腰を下ろし、その上に腕を投げ出し、顔を埋めて、彼女は嵐のように泣き続けた。

Marilla and Matthew looked at each other deprecatingly across the stove.

look at (顔を見合わせる) [動] to direct one's gaze toward

each other (互いに) [代] one another

deprecatingly (困惑したように) [副] in a way that expresses disapproval or criticism

マリラとマシューはストーブを挟んで困惑したように顔を見合わせた。

Neither of them knew what to say or do.

どちらも何を言うべきか、何をすべきか分からなかった。

Finally Marilla stepped lamely into the breach.

finally (ついに) [副] after a long time, or after a lot of problems

step (割って入る) [動] move or walk with a regular and fairly quick rhythm by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, never having both feet off the ground at once

lamely (ぎこちなく) [副] in a way that is not smooth or graceful

breach (割って入る) [名] an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct

ついにマリラがぎこちなく割って入った。

“Well, well, there’s no need to cry so about it.”

need (必要) [名] a thing that is wanted or required

「まあまあ、そんなに泣く必要はないよ」

“Yes, there is need!”

there is (ある) [動] to be present or available

「いいえ、泣く必要があるんです!」

The child raised her head quickly, revealing a tear-stained face and trembling lips.

raise (上げる) [動] move something to a higher position

reveal (見せる) [動] make known to others

tear (涙) [名] a drop of the salty liquid that comes from your eye when you cry

stain (汚す) [動] cause a mark or discoloration on

tremble (震える) [動] shake or shiver slightly

子供は素早く頭を上げ、涙で汚れた顔と震える唇を見せた。

“You would cry, too, if you were an orphan and had come to a place you thought was going to be home and found that they didn’t want you because you weren’t a boy.

「もしあなたが孤児で、家になると思っていた場所に来て、男の子ではないという理由であなたを欲しがっていないとわかったら、あなたも泣くでしょう。

Oh, this is the most tragical thing that ever happened to me!”

tragical (悲劇的な) [形] causing great suffering, pain, or unhappiness

ああ、これは今まで私に起こった中で最も悲劇的なことです!」

Something like a reluctant smile, rather rusty from long disuse, mellowed Marilla’s grim expression.

reluctant (しぶしぶの) [形] unwilling and hesitant; disinclined

smile (笑顔) [名] a pleased, kind, or amused expression, typically with the corners of the mouth turned up and the front teeth exposed

rusty (ぎこちない) [形] lacking recent practice or experience

long disuse (長い間使われていなかった) [名] the state of not being used for a long time

mellow (和らげる) [動] make or become more gentle, mild, or moderate

grim (厳しい) [形] stern or forbidding in appearance

長い間使われていなかったため、かなりぎこちない、しぶしぶの笑顔のようなものが、マリラの厳しい表情を和らげた。

“Well, don’t cry any more.

「もう泣かないで。

We’re not going to turn you out-of-doors to-night.

turn (追い出す) [動] cause to move around an axis or a center

out-of-doors (戸外) [名] the space outside a building

to-night (今夜) [名] the night of the present day

今夜はあなたを戸外に追い出すつもりはない。

You’ll have to stay here until we investigate this affair.

investigate (調査する) [動] examine or study closely and thoroughly

この件を調査するまではここにいてもらうことになる。

What’s your name?”

名前は?」

The child hesitated for a moment.

hesitate (ためらう) [動] be undecided about something

子供は一瞬ためらった。

“Will you please call me Cordelia?” she said eagerly.

Cordelia (コーデリア) [名] a name

eagerly (熱心に) [副] in a very enthusiastic manner

「私をコーデリアと呼んでくれませんか?」と彼女は熱心に言った。

“Call you Cordelia?

「コーデリアと呼ぶ?

Is that your name?”

それが君の名前か?」

“No-o-o, it’s not exactly my name, but I would love to be called Cordelia.

exactly (本当の) [副] in exact terms; precisely

「いいえ、それは私の本当の名前ではありませんが、コーデリアと呼ばれたいです。

It’s such a perfectly elegant name.”

such (とても) [形] to a very great extent

elegant (優雅な) [形] graceful and stylish in appearance or manner

それはとても優雅な名前です。」

“I don’t know what on earth you mean.

mean (言う) [動] to express (something) in words

「君が一体何を言っているのかわからない。

If Cordelia isn’t your name, what is?”

isn't (~でない) [動] is not

コーデリアが君の名前でないなら、何だ?」

“Anne Shirley,” reluctantly faltered forth the owner of that name, “but, oh, please do call me Cordelia.

Anne Shirley (アン・シャーリー) [名] the protagonist of the story

reluctantly (渋々) [副] unwillingly; hesitantly

falter (口ごもる) [動] to speak hesitantly or uncertainly

forth (前へ) [副] forward; onward

「アン・シャーリー」その名の持ち主は渋々口ごもった。「でも、ああ、どうか私をコーデリアと呼んでください。

It can’t matter much to you what you call me if I’m only going to be here a little while, can it?

a little while (短い間) [名] a short period of time

can (ですよね) [助] be able to; have the ability to

私がここにいるのはほんの短い間だけなので、私を何と呼ぶかなんてあなたにとって大した問題ではないですよね?

And Anne is such an unromantic name.”

Anne (アン) [名] a female given name

unromantic (ロマンチックじゃない) [形] not romantic

それにアンなんてロマンチックじゃない名前ですもの。」

“Unromantic fiddlesticks!” said the unsympathetic Marilla.

fiddlesticks (ナンセンス) [名] nonsense

unsympathetic (同情心のない) [形] not sympathetic

「ロマンチックじゃないなんてナンセンス!」同情心のないマリラは言った。

“Anne is a real good plain sensible name.

plain (ありきたりの) [形] lacking in distinctive features or decoration

「アンは本当に良い、ありきたりの、分別のある名前だ。

You’ve no need to be ashamed of it.”

be ashamed of (恥じる) [動] to feel shame or guilt about something

それを恥じる必要はない。」

“Oh, I’m not ashamed of it,” explained Anne, “only I like Cordelia better.

ashamed (恥ずかしい) [形] feeling shame or guilt

「ああ、恥ずかしくなんかありません」アンは説明した。「ただコーデリアの方が好きなだけです。

I’ve always imagined that my name was Cordelia—at least, I always have of late years.

late years (ここ数年) [名] the years that have passed recently

私はいつも自分の名前がコーデリアだと想像していました。少なくとも、ここ数年はずっとそうでした。

When I was young I used to imagine it was Geraldine, but I like Cordelia better now.

when I was young (幼い頃) [名] the time when I was a child

used to (よく〜したものだ) [助] did something regularly in the past

Geraldine (ジェラルディン) [名] a female given name

幼い頃はジェラルディンだと想像していたのですが、今はコーデリアの方が好きです。

But if you call me Anne please call me Anne spelled with an E.”

spell (つづる) [動] to write or say the letters that form a word in the correct order

E (E) [名] the 5th letter of the English alphabet

でも、もし私をアンと呼ぶなら、Eのついたアンと呼んでください。」

“What difference does it make how it’s spelled?” asked Marilla with another rusty smile as she picked up the teapot.

pick up (手に取る) [動] to take something in your hands

「どう綴ろうが何が違うの?」マリラはまたぎこちない笑みを浮かべてティーポットを手に取りながら尋ねた。

“Oh, it makes such a difference.

make a difference (違いが出る) [動] to have an effect or impact

「ああ、とても違います。

It looks so much nicer.

ずっと素敵に見えます。

When you hear a name pronounced can’t you always see it in your mind, just as if it was printed out?

pronounce (発音する) [動] make the sound of (a word or part of a word)

mind (頭) [名] the element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world and their experiences, to think, and to feel; the faculty of consciousness and thought

名前の発音を聞くと、いつも頭の中で印刷されたように見えるでしょう?

I can; and A-n-n looks dreadful, but A-n-n-e looks so much more distinguished.

distinguished (見栄えがいい) [形] having an air of distinction

私はできるよ。A-n-nはひどく見えるけど、A-n-n-eはずっと見栄えがいいよ。

If you’ll only call me Anne spelled with an E I shall try to reconcile myself to not being called Cordelia.”

try (努力する) [動] to make an effort to do something

reconcile (なじませる) [動] to make or become friendly again after an argument or disagreement

私をEのついたアンと呼んでくれるなら、コーデリアと呼ばれないことに自分をなじませようと思います」

“Very well, then, Anne spelled with an E, can you tell us how this mistake came to be made?

very well (では) [副] in a good or satisfactory way

come to be made (起こった経緯) [動] happen or occur

「では、Eのついたアン、この間違いが起こった経緯を教えてもらえますか?

We sent word to Mrs. Spencer to bring us a boy.

私たちはスペンサーさんに男の子を連れてきてくれるように頼んだのです。

Were there no boys at the asylum?”

孤児院に男の子はいなかったのですか?」

“Oh, yes, there was an abundance of them.

abundance (たくさん) [名] a very large quantity of something

「ああ、いましたよ、たくさんいました。

But Mrs. Spencer said distinctly that you wanted a girl about eleven years old.

distinctly (はっきり) [副] in a clear and definite way

eleven years old (11歳) [名] the age of a person who has lived for eleven years

でもスペンサーさんは、あなたたちが11歳くらいの女の子を欲しがっているとはっきり言っていました。

And the matron said she thought I would do.

matron (院長) [名] a woman who is in charge of a hospital, a school, or a prison

do (ちょうどいい) [動] be suitable or acceptable

それに、孤児院の院長は私がちょうどいいだろうと思ったのです。

You don’t know how delighted I was.

delight (喜ぶ) [動] be extremely pleased

私がどれほど喜んだか、あなたにはわからないでしょう。

I couldn’t sleep all last night for joy.

couldn't sleep (眠れませんでした) [動] be unable to sleep

all last night (昨夜) [名] the night before the present day

for joy (嬉しくて) [名] a feeling of great pleasure or happiness

嬉しくて昨夜は眠れませんでした。

Oh,” she added reproachfully, turning to Matthew, “why didn’t you tell me at the station that you didn’t want me and leave me there?

reproachfully (非難がましく) [副] in a way that expresses disapproval

turn to (の方を向く) [動] change direction so as to face

ああ」と彼女はマシューの方を向いて非難がましく付け加えた。「駅で私を欲しくないと言って、そこに置いてきてくれればよかったのに。

If I hadn’t seen the White Way of Delight and the Lake of Shining Waters it wouldn’t be so hard.”

wouldn't be so hard (そんなにつらくなかったでしょうに) [動] would not be so difficult

喜びの白い道と輝く水の湖を見なかったら、そんなにつらくなかったでしょうに」

“What on earth does she mean?” demanded Marilla, staring at Matthew.

stare (じっと見つめる) [動] look fixedly or intently at someone or something

「いったいどういう意味かしら?」マリラはマシューをじっと見つめて尋ねた。

“She—she’s just referring to some conversation we had on the road,” said Matthew hastily.

refer to (言っている) [動] mention or allude to

conversation (会話) [名] informal talk between two or more people

hastily (急いで) [副] very quickly, often carelessly

「彼女はただ、道で話したことを言っているだけだ」とマシューは急いで言った。

“I’m going out to put the mare in, Marilla.

「雌馬を連れて来るよ、マリラ。

Have tea ready when I come back.”

have (用意する) [動] possess, own, or hold

ready (用意する) [形] in a state of readiness

come back (戻る) [動] return to a place

戻ったらお茶を用意しておいてくれ」

“Did Mrs. Spencer bring anybody over besides you?” continued Marilla when Matthew had gone out.

besides (以外に) [前] in addition to; other than

「スペンサーさんはあなた以外に誰かを連れてきたの?」マシューが出て行った後、マリラは続けた。

“She brought Lily Jones for herself.

Lily Jones (リリー・ジョーンズ) [名] a person's name

herself (彼女自身) [代] the female person being discussed

「彼女はリリー・ジョーンズを連れてきました。

Lily is only five years old and she is very beautiful and had nut-brown hair.

Lily (リリー) [名] a girl's name

five years old (5歳) [名] a person who is five years old

very (とても) [副] to a high degree; extremely

nut-brown (栗色) [形] of a light brown color

リリーはたった5歳で、とても美しくて、栗色の髪をしています。

If I was very beautiful and had nut-brown hair would you keep me?”

keep (置く) [動] to continue to have or do something

もし私がとても美しくて、栗色の髪だったら、私を置いてくれますか?」

“No. We want a boy to help Matthew on the farm.

help (手伝う) [動] make it easier for someone to do something by sharing work or providing assistance

「いいえ。私たちは農場でマシューを手伝ってくれる男の子が欲しいの。

A girl would be of no use to us.

be of no use (役に立たない) [動] to be useless

女の子は役に立たない。

Take off your hat.

take off (脱ぐ) [動] remove an item of clothing

帽子を脱ぎなさい。

I’ll lay it and your bag on the hall table.”

hall (玄関) [名] an area just inside the front door of a house

帽子とカバンは玄関のテーブルに置いておくよ」

Anne took off her hat meekly.

meekly (おとなしく) [副] in a quiet and gentle way

アンはおとなしく帽子を脱いだ。

Matthew came back presently and they sat down to supper.

sit down (席に着く) [動] take a seat

マシューがすぐに戻ってきて、二人は夕食の席に着いた。

But Anne could not eat.

しかしアンは食べることができなかった。

In vain she nibbled at the bread and butter and pecked at the crab-apple preserve out of the little scalloped glass dish by her plate.

in vain (無駄に) [副] to no purpose or avail

nibble (かじる) [動] eat in small bites

bread (パン) [名] a food made from flour and water

butter (バター) [名] a dairy product made from the fat and protein components of milk or cream

peck (つつく) [動] strike or bite with the beak

彼女はパンとバターをかじり、皿の横にある小さなホタテ貝のガラス皿からカニリンゴのジャムをつついたが無駄だった。

She did not really make any headway at all.

make headway (進歩する) [動] make progress

彼女は実際には全く進歩しなかった。

“You’re not eating anything,” said Marilla sharply, eying her as if it were a serious shortcoming.

sharply (鋭く) [副] in a sharp manner

eye (じろじろと見る) [動] look at or observe with great care

as if (かのように) [接] as it would be if

serious (重大な) [形] requiring much thought or work

shortcoming (欠点) [名] a fault or failure to meet a certain standard

「何も食べていないのね」とマリラはそれが重大な欠点であるかのように彼女をじろじろと見ながら鋭く言った。

Anne sighed.

sigh (ため息をつく) [動] to let out a long, deep breath, usually because you are sad, tired, or disappointed

アンはため息をついた。

“I can’t. I’m in the depths of despair.

depth (淵) [名] the distance from the top to the bottom of something

despair (絶望) [名] the complete loss or absence of hope

「できないよ。私は絶望の淵にいる。

Can you eat when you are in the depths of despair?”

絶望の淵にいる時に食べられる?」

“I’ve never been in the depths of despair, so I can’t say,” responded Marilla.

respond (答える) [動] say something in reply

「絶望の淵にいたことは一度もないので、わからない」とマリラは答えた。

“Weren’t you? Well, did you ever try to imagine you were in the depths of despair?”

be in the depths of (の淵にいる) [動] to be in a very bad state

「そうじゃなかった? じゃあ、絶望の淵にいることを想像してみたことはある?」

“No, I didn’t.”

didn't (ないよ) [助] did not

「いいえ、ないよ」

“Then I don’t think you can understand what it’s like.

what it's like (どんなものか) [名] the nature or quality of something

「それなら、どんなものか理解できないと思う。

It’s a very uncomfortable feeling indeed.

feeling (気持ち) [名] an emotional state or reaction

本当にとても不快な気持ちよ。

When you try to eat a lump comes right up in your throat and you can’t swallow anything, not even if it was a chocolate caramel.

lump (塊) [名] a compact mass of a substance

come up (できる) [動] to be mentioned or discussed

throat (喉) [名] the front of the neck

swallow (飲み込む) [動] cause to pass from the mouth into the stomach

chocolate (チョコレート) [名] a food made from roasted and ground cacao seeds

caramel (キャラメル) [名] a type of candy made from sugar, butter, and milk

食べようとすると喉に塊ができて、チョコレートキャラメルでも何も飲み込めなくなるの。

I had one chocolate caramel once two years ago and it was simply delicious.

have (食べる) [動] eat

once (1度) [副] one time

two years ago (2年前) [名] two years before the present time

simply (とても) [副] in a simple manner

delicious (おいしい) [形] very pleasant to taste

2年前にチョコレートキャラメルを1つ食べたことがあるけど、とてもおいしかったよ。

I’ve often dreamed since then that I had a lot of chocolate caramels, but I always wake up just when I’m going to eat them.

since then (それ以来) [副] from that time until now

chocolate caramel (チョコレートキャラメル) [名] a type of candy

wake up (目が覚める) [動] stop sleeping

それ以来、チョコレートキャラメルをたくさん食べる夢をよく見るけど、いつも食べようとしたときに目が覚めてしまう。

I do hope you won’t be offended because I can’t eat.

be offended (気分を害する) [動] feel resentful or annoyed, typically as a result of a perceived insult

私が食べられないことで気分を害さないでほしいよ。

Everything is extremely nice, but still I cannot eat.”

extremely (とても) [副] to a very great degree

still (でも) [副] even so; nevertheless; yet

cannot (できない) [助] be unable to

どれもとてもおいしそうだけど、食べられないの。」

“I guess she’s tired,” said Matthew, who hadn’t spoken since his return from the barn.

return (戻る) [動] go or come back to a place or person that you have already been to or known before

「疲れたんだろう」と、納屋から戻って以来ずっと黙っていたマシューが言った。

“Best put her to bed, Marilla.”

put (寝かせる) [動] move something or someone into a specified place or position

「寝かせた方がいいよ、マリラ。」

Marilla had been wondering where Anne should be put to bed.

put to bed (寝かせる) [動] put someone to sleep in a bed

マリラはアンをどこに寝かせたらいいのか迷っていた。

She had prepared a couch in the kitchen chamber for the desired and expected boy.

prepare (用意する) [動] make ready for use or consideration

couch (ソファ) [名] a long upholstered piece of furniture for several people to sit on

chamber (部屋) [名] a room in a house or other building

desire (望む) [動] strongly wish for or want

彼女は望み、期待していた男の子のために台所の部屋にソファを用意していた。

But, although it was neat and clean, it did not seem quite the thing to put a girl there somehow.

neat (きちんとしている) [形] tidy, organized, and clean

しかし、そこはきちんとしていて清潔ではあったが、どうも女の子を寝かせるにはふさわしくないように思えた。

But the spare room was out of the question for such a stray waif, so there remained only the east gable room.

spare room (予備の部屋) [名] a room that is not used very often

out of the question (論外) [形] not possible or worth considering

east gable room (東の切妻部屋) [名] a room in the east part of the house with a gable roof

しかし、予備の部屋はそんな迷子の孤児には論外だったので、残るは東の切妻部屋だけだった。

Marilla lighted a candle and told Anne to follow her, which Anne spiritlessly did, taking her hat and carpet-bag from the hall table as she passed.

light a candle (ろうそくに火をともす) [動] to cause a candle to start burning

spiritlessly (元気なく) [副] without energy or enthusiasm

pass (通りすがる) [動] to go by or move past

マリラはろうそくに火をともし、アンに後をついてくるように言った。アンは元気なく従い、通りすがりに玄関のテーブルから帽子と旅行かばんをとった。

The hall was fearsomely clean;

fearsomely (恐ろしいほど) [副] in a frightening way

玄関は恐ろしいほどきれいだった。

the little gable chamber in which she presently found herself seemed still cleaner.

gable (切妻) [名] the triangular upper part of a wall at the end of a ridged roof

find oneself (案内される) [動] to be in a particular place or situation

アンが案内された小さな切妻部屋はさらにきれいだった。

Marilla set the candle on a three-legged, three-cornered table

set (置く) [動] put something in a certain place

candle (ろうそく) [名] a stick of wax with a wick that is lit to produce light

three-legged (三本足の) [形] having three legs

three-cornered (三角の) [形] having three corners

マリラはろうそくを三本足の三角テーブルに置き、

and turned down the bedclothes.

turn down (めくる) [動] to fold or bend something so that it covers a smaller area

bedclothes (寝具) [名] sheets, blankets, etc., used on a bed

寝具をめくった。

“I suppose you have a nightgown?” she questioned.

nightgown (寝巻き) [名] a loose garment worn in bed

「寝巻きはあるんだろうね?」とマリラは尋ねた。

Anne nodded.

アンはうなずいた。

“Yes, I have two.

yes (はい) [間] used to express agreement, acceptance, or to indicate that one is following or paying attention

two (二枚) [名] the number 2

「はい、二枚あります。

The matron of the asylum made them for me.

make (作る) [動] cause to exist or happen; bring about

for (ために) [前] with the object or purpose of

孤児院の寮母さんが作ってくれました。

They’re fearfully skimpy.

fearfully (恐ろしく) [副] in a fearful manner

skimpy (貧弱な) [形] lacking in quality or amount

恐ろしく貧弱なものです。

There is never enough to go around in an asylum, so things are always skimpy—at least in a poor asylum like ours.

go around (行き渡る) [動] be enough for everyone

poor (貧しい) [形] having little money or few possessions

孤児院では、みんなに行き渡るだけの物が絶対にないので、いつも貧弱なのです。少なくとも私たちのいた貧しい孤児院ではそうでした。

I hate skimpy night-dresses.

night-dress (寝巻き) [名] a garment worn in bed

貧弱な寝巻きは嫌いです。

But one can dream just as well in them as in lovely trailing ones, with frills around the neck, that’s one consolation.”

trailing (長い) [形] following behind

neck (首) [名] the part of a person's or animal's body that connects the head to the rest of the body

consolation (慰め) [名] comfort received by a person after a loss or disappointment

でも、首の周りにフリルがついた、すてきな長い寝巻きを着ている時と同じように夢を見ることができるのは、一つの慰めです。」

“Well, undress as quick as you can and go to bed.

undress (服を脱ぐ) [動] take off your clothes

quick (早く) [形] done or happening in a short time

go to bed (ベッドに入る) [動] go to sleep

「さあ、できるだけ早く服を脱いでベッドに入りなさい。

I’ll come back in a few minutes for the candle.

ろうそくを消しに数分後に戻ってくるよ。

I daren’t trust you to put it out yourself.

put out (消す) [動] extinguish

trust (信用する) [動] have confidence in the reliability, truth, or ability of

自分で消すなんて信用できないよ。

You’d likely set the place on fire.”

set (起こす) [動] cause to start

fire (火事) [名] a large, uncontrolled fire that destroys a building or area

火事を起こすかもしれないもの。」

When Marilla had gone Anne looked around her wistfully.

go (去る) [動] move away from a place

look around (見回す) [動] turn your head or body to look in different directions

wistfully (物欲しそうに) [副] in a way that shows that you want something that you cannot have

マリラが去ると、アンは物欲しそうに周りを見回した。

The whitewashed walls were so painfully bare and staring that she thought they must ache over their own bareness.

whitewash (白塗り) [名] a white liquid used for painting walls

wall (壁) [名] a continuous vertical brick or stone structure that encloses or divides an area of land

bare (むき出し) [形] not covered or protected

ache (痛む) [動] suffer a dull, persistent pain

白塗りの壁は痛々しいほどむき出しで、自分たちのむき出しの姿に痛みを感じているに違いないと思った。

The floor was bare, too, except for a round braided mat in the middle such as Anne had never seen before.

floor (床) [名] the lower surface of a room, on which people walk

round (丸い) [形] shaped like a circle or ball

braided (編み込み) [形] made by interlacing three or more strands

mat (マット) [名] a small piece of carpet, often used to protect a floor

such as (のような) [接] for example

床もむき出しで、真ん中にアンが今まで見たこともないような丸い編み込みマットが敷いてあるだけだった。

In one corner was the bed, a high, old-fashioned one, with four dark, low-turned posts.

corner (隅) [名] the place where two walls, lines, streets, etc. meet

high (高い) [形] of great vertical extent

old-fashioned (古風な) [形] no longer in use or no longer fashionable

four (四) [数] the number 4

low (低い) [形] not high

turn (回す) [動] move or cause to move in a circular motion

片隅には、暗い色の低い四本柱のついた、高くて古風なベッドがあった。

In the other corner was the aforesaid three-corner table adorned with a fat, red velvet pin-cushion hard enough to turn the point of the most adventurous pin.

aforesaid (前述の) [形] mentioned earlier

three-corner (三角) [形] having three corners

adorn (飾る) [動] to be an attractive addition to

fat (太った) [形] having a lot of flesh

velvet (ビロード) [名] a fabric with a thick, soft, smooth surface

pin-cushion (針刺し) [名] a small cushion into which pins are stuck for ready use

hard (硬い) [形] not easily broken, bent, or pierced

enough (ほど) [副] to the required degree or extent

turn (曲げる) [動] to move or cause to move around an axis or center

point (先端) [名] the sharp or tapered end of something

adventurous (冒険好きな) [形] willing to take risks or to try out new things

pin (針) [名] a thin, sharp piece of metal with a point at one end and a head at the other, used for fastening things together or for making holes

もう一方の隅には、どんなに冒険好きな針でも先端を曲げてしまうほど硬い、赤いビロードの太った針刺しが飾られた、前述の三角テーブルがあった。

Above it hung a little six-by-eight mirror.

hang (掛ける) [動] be suspended or supported from above

six-by-eight (六×八) [形] six inches by eight inches

mirror (鏡) [名] a piece of glass with a shiny metal behind it that reflects light

その上には六×八の小さな鏡が掛けられていた。

Midway between table and bed was the window, with an icy white muslin frill over it, and opposite it was the wash-stand.

icy (氷のような) [形] very cold

muslin (モスリン) [名] a cotton fabric of plain weave

frill (フリル) [名] a strip of gathered or pleated material used as a decorative edging

opposite (向かいに) [前] facing or on the other side of

wash-stand (洗面台) [名] a piece of furniture with a flat top and a basin, used for washing oneself

テーブルとベッドの中間には、氷のような白いモスリンのフリルがかかった窓があり、その向かいに洗面台があった。

The whole apartment was of a rigidity not to be described in words, but which sent a shiver to the very marrow of Anne’s bones.

send (走らせる) [動] to cause to go or be taken to a destination; to dispatch

shiver (震え) [名] a brief shaking of the body caused by cold, fear, or excitement

部屋全体が言葉では言い表せないほど堅苦しく、アンの骨の髄まで震えが走った。

With a sob she hastily discarded her garments, put on the skimpy nightgown and sprang into bed where she burrowed face downward into the pillow and pulled the clothes over her head.

sob (すすり泣き) [名] a convulsive catching of the breath when weeping

discard (脱ぎ捨てる) [動] get rid of something

garment (服) [名] an item of clothing

put on (着る) [動] to dress oneself with

burrow (うずめる) [動] dig a hole

downward (下) [副] toward a lower place or position

pillow (枕) [名] a cushion for the head

pull (かぶる) [動] move something toward oneself or the origin of the action

clothes (布団) [名] items worn on the body

彼女はすすり泣きながら急いで服を脱ぎ捨て、薄い寝巻きを着てベッドに飛び込み、顔を枕にうずめて布団を頭からかぶった。

When Marilla came up for the light various skimpy articles of raiment scattered most untidily over the floor and a certain tempestuous appearance of the bed were the only indications of any presence save her own.

come up (消しに行く) [動] to move or travel toward the speaker or the place that is being talked about

various (様々な) [形] more than one; of different kinds

article (衣類) [名] a particular item or object

raiment (衣類) [名] clothing

scattered (散らばった) [動] throw around or distribute here and there

untidily (散らばった) [副] in a messy or untidy way

tempestuous (嵐にでも遭ったかのような) [形] stormy

appearance (様子) [名] the way that someone or something looks

indication (痕跡) [名] a sign or piece of information that indicates something

save (以外) [前] except

own (自分) [形] belonging to (the person or thing mentioned)

マリラが明かりを消しに行った時、床に散らばった薄い衣類や、嵐にでも遭ったかのようなベッドの様子だけが、自分以外の誰かがそこにいた痕跡だった。

She deliberately picked up Anne’s clothes, placed them neatly on a prim yellow chair, and then, taking up the candle, went over to the bed.

deliberately (ゆっくりと) [副] done consciously and intentionally

pick up (拾い上げる) [動] lift or take up something

place (置く) [動] put something in a particular position

neatly (きちんと) [副] in a tidy and organized way

prim (上品な) [形] very formal and correct in behavior, appearance, or attitude

yellow (黄色い) [形] of the color intermediate between green and orange in the spectrum

take up (手に取る) [動] lift or take up something

彼女はゆっくりとアンの服を拾い上げ、黄色い椅子の上にきちんと置き、ろうそくを手に取ってベッドに近づいた。

“Good night,” she said, a little awkwardly, but not unkindly.

unkindly (不親切に) [副] in an unkind manner

「おやすみ」と彼女は少しぎこちなく、しかし優しく言った。

Anne’s white face and big eyes appeared over the bedclothes with a startling suddenness.

appear (現れる) [動] come into sight; become visible

startling (驚くほど) [形] causing surprise or alarm

suddenness (突然) [名] the quality of being sudden

アンの白い顔と大きな目が、驚くほど突然に布団の上に現れた。

“How can you call it a good night when you know it must be the very worst night I’ve ever had?” she said reproachfully.

very worst (最悪の) [形] of the poorest quality or the most unpleasant

「これが私の人生で最悪の夜だって分かっているのに、どうしておやすみなんて言えるの?」と彼女は非難するように言った。

Then she dived down into invisibility again.

dive (潜る) [動] go under the surface of water

invisibility (見えなくなる) [名] the state of being invisible

それから彼女はまた見えなくなるまで潜った。

Marilla went slowly down to the kitchen and proceeded to wash the supper dishes.

proceed (始める) [動] start doing something

wash (洗う) [動] clean with water and usually soap

dish (皿) [名] a flat, round container with raised edges that is used to hold or serve food

マリラはゆっくりと台所に降りて行き、夕食の皿を洗い始めた。

Matthew was smoking—a sure sign of perturbation of mind.

smoke (煙草を吸う) [動] to inhale and exhale the smoke of a burning or smoldering substance, especially tobacco

perturbation (乱れ) [名] a small change in the value of a parameter, e.g. of an orbit

マシューは煙草を吸っていた。心が乱れていることを示す確かな印だ。

He seldom smoked, for Marilla set her face against it as a filthy habit;

set one's face against (~に反対する) [動] to be determined not to allow or accept something

filthy (不潔な) [形] very dirty

habit (習慣) [名] a settled or regular tendency or practice

彼はめったに煙草を吸わなかった。マリラがそれを不潔な習慣として嫌っていたからだ。

but at certain times and seasons he felt driven to it and them Marilla winked at the practice, realizing that a mere man must have some vent for his emotions.

at certain times and seasons (ある時や季節になると) [名] at some times and seasons

feel driven to (駆り立てられるように感じる) [動] feel like one is being forced to do something

wink at (目をつぶる) [動] pretend not to see something

practice (習慣) [名] something that is done regularly

realize (理解する) [動] become fully aware of something as a fact

mere (単なる) [形] that is the only thing mentioned

vent (出口) [名] an opening that allows air, gas, or liquid to pass out of or into a confined space

emotion (感情) [名] a strong feeling

しかし、ある時や季節になると、彼はそれに駆り立てられるように感じ、マリラは、単なる男が自分の感情を吐き出すための何かの出口が必要だということを理解して、その習慣に目をつぶった。

“Well, this is a pretty kettle of fish,” she said wrathfully.

kettle of fish (困ったことになった) [名] a difficult situation

wrathfully (怒って) [副] in a very angry way

「これは困ったことになったよ」と彼女は怒って言った。

“This is what comes of sending word instead of going ourselves.

come of (結果である) [動] to be the result of

instead of (代わりに) [前] as an alternative to; rather than

「これが自分たちで行かずに伝言を送った結果だよ。

Richard Spencer’s folks have twisted that message somehow.

Richard Spencer (リチャード・スペンサー) [名] an American white supremacist

twist (ねじ曲げる) [動] to change the meaning of something

リチャード・スペンサーの仲間は、そのメッセージをどうにかしてねじ曲げてしまった。

One of us will have to drive over and see Mrs. Spencer tomorrow, that’s certain.

One of us (どちらかが) [名] one person from a group of two or more people

drive over (馬車で行く) [動] go somewhere by car

see (会いに行く) [動] visit someone

tomorrow (明日) [名] the day after today

that's certain (それは確かだ) [句] that is true or correct

明日はどちらかが馬車でスペンサー夫人に会いに行かなければならないよ、それは確かだ。

This girl will have to be sent back to the asylum.”

be sent back (送り返される) [動] be returned to the sender

この子は孤児院に送り返さなければならないよ。」

“Yes, I suppose so,” said Matthew reluctantly.

「ああ、そうだろうね」とマシューは渋々言った。

“You suppose so! Don’t you know it?”

「そうだろうね! 知らないの?」

“Well now, she’s a real nice little thing, Marilla.

Well now (でも) [間] used to introduce a new topic or to express surprise or disappointment

real (本当に) [形] true; genuine

「でも、マリラ、彼女は本当にいい子だ。

It’s kind of a pity to send her back when she’s so set on staying here.”

back (返す) [副] to or toward the place or time that is earlier or that is regarded as the starting point

ここに残りたいと思っているのに、返すのはちょっとかわいそうだ」

“Matthew Cuthbert, you don’t mean to say you think we ought to keep her!”

mean to say (言うつもりである) [動] intend to say

ought to (べきである) [助] should

keep (預かる) [動] have or retain possession of

「マシュー・カスバート、彼女を預かるべきだなんて言うつもりじゃないでしょうね!」

Marilla’s astonishment could not have been greater if Matthew had expressed a predilection for standing on his head.

astonishment (驚き) [名] a feeling of great surprise or wonder

express (言い出す) [動] to show or make known (a thought or feeling)

predilection (したい) [名] a strong liking or preference for something

stand on one's head (逆立ち) [名] a position in which a person balances on their head with their feet in the air

マシューが逆立ちをしたいと言い出したとしても、マリラはこれ以上驚かなかっただろう。

“Well, now, no, I suppose not—not exactly,” stammered Matthew, uncomfortably driven into a corner for his precise meaning.

well (いや) [間] used to express hesitation or uncertainty

now (そうじゃない) [間] used to introduce a statement or command

no (そうじゃないんだ) [間] used to express negation, denial, refusal, or prohibition

not exactly (正確な意味) [副] not completely or entirely

stammer (口ごもる) [動] speak or say something hesitantly or with difficulty

uncomfortably (困惑して) [副] in a way that makes you feel awkward or embarrassed

drive into a corner (問われる) [動] force someone into a difficult or inescapable position

precise (正確な) [形] exact or accurate in every detail

「いや、そうじゃない、そうじゃないんだ」マシューは正確な意味を問われて、困惑して口ごもった。

“I suppose—we could hardly be expected to keep her.”

hardly (ほとんどない) [副] almost not; barely

「彼女を預かるのは、ちょっと無理だろう」

“I should say not.

not (ない) [副] a word that is used to say no or to express a negative

「そうね。

What good would she be to us?”

彼女がいたら何の役に立つというんだい?」

“We might be some good to her,” said Matthew suddenly and unexpectedly.

be good to (役に立つ) [動] be beneficial to

unexpectedly (思いがけなく) [副] not expected or anticipated

「彼女にとって、私たちは役に立つかもしれない」マシューは突然、思いがけないことを言った。

“Matthew Cuthbert, I believe that child has bewitched you!

believe (思う) [動] to think that something is true or that something exists

bewitch (魔法にかける) [動] to cast a spell on someone or something

「マシュー・カスバート、あの子に魔法をかけられたのね!

I can see as plain as plain that you want to keep her.”

plain (はっきりと) [形] easily seen or understood

あなたがあの子を置いておきたいのは、はっきりとわかるよ」

“Well now, she’s a real interesting little thing,” persisted Matthew.

thing (子) [名] a person or animal

persist (言い張る) [動] continue firmly or obstinately in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition

「いや、あの子は本当に面白い子だ」マシューは言い張った。

“You should have heard her talk coming from the station.”

should have (~すべきだった) [助] used to express a past obligation or advice

talk (話) [名] an informal speech or lecture

「駅から来る途中の彼女の話を聞くべきだったよ」

“Oh, she can talk fast enough.

「ああ、あの子はよくしゃべるよね。

I saw that at once.

at once (すぐに) [副] immediately; without delay

すぐにわかったよ。

It’s nothing in her favour, either.

favour (好意) [名] an act of kindness beyond what is due or usual

彼女にとっても好ましいことではないよ。

I don’t like children who have so much to say.

have so much to say (そんなにしゃべる) [動] talk a lot

そんなにしゃべる子供は好きではないよ。

I don’t want an orphan girl and if I did she isn’t the style I’d pick out.

孤児の女の子は欲しくないし、欲しくてもあんな子は選ばないよ。

There’s something I don’t understand about her.

彼女には何かわからないところがあるよ。

No, she’s got to be despatched straight-way back to where she came from.”

got to (しなければならない) [助] be obliged to; must

be despatched (送り返される) [動] be sent to a destination

straight-way (すぐに) [副] without delay or hesitation

いや、彼女はすぐに来た場所に送り返さなければならない。」

“I could hire a French boy to help me,” said Matthew, “and she’d be company for you.”

hire (雇う) [動] employ for wages

「手伝いにフランス人の男の子を雇えばいい」とマシューは言った。「そうすれば、彼女は君の話し相手になるだろう。」

“I’m not suffering for company,” said Marilla shortly.

suffer (困る) [動] experience something bad or unpleasant

shortly (短く) [副] in a short time; soon

「私は話し相手に困っていないよ」とマリラは短く言った。

“And I’m not going to keep her.”

keep (置いておく) [動] continue to have or do something

「それに、彼女を置いておくつもりはないよ。」

“Well now, it’s just as you say, of course, Marilla,” said Matthew rising and putting his pipe away.

just as (ちょうど) [副] exactly

rise (立ち上がる) [動] get up from a lying, sitting, or kneeling position

put away (片付ける) [動] to store something in its proper place

「まあ、もちろん、マリラ、君の言う通りだ」とマシューは立ち上がってパイプを片付けながら言った。

“I’m going to bed.”

「私は寝るよ。」

To bed went Matthew.

マシューは寝床についた。

And to bed, when she had put her dishes away, went Marilla, frowning most resolutely.

frown (顔をしかめる) [動] to wrinkle the brow in displeasure or concentration

resolutely (決然と) [副] in a determined manner

そして、食器を片付けると、マリラは非常に決然とした顔で寝床についた。

And up-stairs, in the east gable, a lonely, heart-hungry, friendless child cried herself to sleep.

up-stairs (二階) [名] the floor above the ground floor

lonely (孤独な) [形] without company or friends

heart-hungry (心が飢えた) [形] having a strong desire for love or affection

friendless (友達のいない) [形] without friends

cry oneself to sleep (泣き疲れて眠りつく) [動] to cry until one falls asleep

そして、二階の東の切妻部屋では、孤独で、心が飢え、友達のいない子供が泣き疲れて眠りについた。

Chapter IV: Morning at Green Gables

第4章: グリーン・ゲイブルズの朝

It was broad daylight when Anne awoke and sat up in bed, staring confusedly at the window through which a flood of cheery sunshine was pouring and outside of which something white and feathery waved across glimpses of blue sky.

broad daylight (真昼) [名] the time of day when the sun is fully shining

awake (目を覚ます) [動] stop sleeping

sit up (起き上がる) [動] move from a lying to a sitting position

confusedly (混乱したように) [副] in a confused manner

pour (降り注ぐ) [動] flow or cause to flow in a steady stream

outside (外) [名] all the area that is not inside

feathery (羽のような) [形] resembling a feather or feathers

wave (揺れる) [動] move to and fro or up and down

glimpse (背景) [名] a brief or partial view

blue sky (青い空) [名] the sky as seen during the day when the sun is shining

アンが目を覚ましてベッドに起き上がったときには、もう真昼で、明るい日差しが洪水のように降り注ぎ、窓の外では青い空を背景に白い羽のようなものが揺れている窓を、アンは混乱したように見つめていた。

For a moment she could not remember where she was.

for a moment (一瞬) [名] a very short period of time

could not remember (思い出せなかった) [動] be unable to recall

一瞬、アンは自分がどこにいるのか思い出せなかった。

First came a delightful thrill, as something very pleasant;

first (最初に) [副] before all others in time or order

delightful (うれしい) [形] giving great pleasure

thrill (震え) [名] a sudden feeling of excitement or fear

最初に、とても楽しい何かのような、うれしい震えが来た。

then a horrible remembrance.

then (それから) [副] after that; afterwards

remembrance (記憶) [名] the ability to recall past events

それから恐ろしい記憶が来た。

This was Green Gables and they didn’t want her because she wasn’t a boy!

ここはグリーン・ゲイブルズで、アンは男の子ではないから、アンは必要とされていなかったのだ!

But it was morning and, yes, it was a cherry-tree in full bloom outside of her window.

full bloom (満開) [名] the state of a flower when it is fully open

しかし、朝だったし、そう、窓の外には満開の桜の木があった。

With a bound she was out of bed and across the floor.

with a bound (跳び起きて) [副] with a leap or jump

out of bed (ベッドから) [名] a place where you sleep

across the floor (床を横切って) [副] from one side of a room to the other

アンは跳び起きて、床を横切った。

She pushed up the sash—it went up stiffly and creakily, as if it hadn’t been opened for a long time, which was the case;

push up (押し上げる) [動] move something upwards

sash (サッシ) [名] a window that slides up and down

stiffly (固く) [副] in a stiff manner

creakily (ぎこちなく) [副] in a creaky manner

long time (長い間) [名] a long period of time

case (事実) [名] the actual situation

アンはサッシを押し上げた。長い間開けられていなかったかのように、固くぎこちなく上がった。

and it stuck so tight that nothing was needed to hold it up.

stick (張り付く) [動] be or become attached or fastened

tight (固く) [形] held or tied together or fastened or closed firmly

hold up (支えておく) [動] support or give assistance to

サッシは固く張り付いていたので、支えておく必要はなかった。

Anne dropped on her knees and gazed out into the June morning, her eyes glistening with delight.

drop on one's knees (ひざまずく) [動] to go down on one's knees

gaze (眺める) [動] to look intently or steadily

glisten (輝く) [動] to shine or sparkle

delight (喜び) [名] a feeling of great pleasure

アンはひざまずいて、喜びに目を輝かせながら、六月の朝を眺めた。

Oh, wasn’t it beautiful?

ああ、なんて美しいのでしょう。

Wasn’t it a lovely place?

なんて素敵な場所なのでしょう。

Suppose she wasn’t really going to stay here!

suppose (としたら) [動] assume that something is the case on the basis of evidence or probability but without proof or certain knowledge

本当にここにいられないとしたら!

She would imagine she was.

彼女はそう想像するだろう。

There was scope for imagination here.

ここに想像の余地があった。

A huge cherry-tree grew outside, so close that its boughs tapped against the house, and it was so thick-set with blossoms that hardly a leaf was to be seen.

grow (生える) [動] become larger or greater over a period of time

outside (外に) [副] on or to the outer side of

close (近く) [形] near in space or time

tap (当たる) [動] strike lightly

thick-set (びっしり) [形] having a stocky, sturdy build

blossom (花) [名] a flower or a mass of flowers on a tree or bush

hardly (ほとんど) [副] almost not at all; barely

leaf (葉っぱ) [名] a flattened structure of a plant that is typically green and is the major site of photosynthesis

大きな桜の木が外に生えていて、枝が家にあたるくらい近く、花がびっしり咲いていて葉っぱはほとんど見えなかった。

On both sides of the house was a big orchard, one of apple-trees and one of cherry-trees, also showered over with blossoms;

on both sides (両側に) [前] on the left and right

also (また) [副] in addition; too; as well

shower (咲き乱れる) [動] to fall in large quantities

家の両側には大きな果樹園があり、一方はリンゴの木、もう一方は桜の木で、どちらも花が咲き乱れていた。

and their grass was all sprinkled with dandelions.

grass (草) [名] a plant with narrow leaves growing from the base

dandelion (タンポポ) [名] a yellow-flowered plant of the daisy family

そして、その草にはタンポポが散りばめられていた。

In the garden below were lilac-trees purple with flowers, and their dizzily sweet fragrance drifted up to the window on the morning wind.

garden (庭) [名] a piece of land where plants (such as flowers or vegetables) are grown

lilac (ライラック) [名] a shrub or small tree of the olive family that has large clusters of fragrant pink or white flowers

fragrance (香り) [名] a sweet or pleasant odor

drift (漂う) [動] be carried along by a current of air or water

下の庭には花をつけた紫色のライラックの木があり、そのめまいを起こすほど甘い香りが朝の風に乗って窓まで漂ってきた。

Below the garden a green field lush with clover sloped down to the hollow where the brook ran and where scores of white birches grew, upspringing airily out of an undergrowth suggestive of delightful possibilities in ferns and mosses and woodsy things generally.

lush (茂る) [形] having a lot of healthy plants

clover (クローバー) [名] a small plant with three leaves

hollow (くぼ地) [名] a place that is lower than the land around it

run (流れる) [動] to move or cause to move quickly

score (何十本もの) [名] a group of twenty

upspring (生い茂る) [動] to grow or develop quickly and strongly

airily (軽やかに) [副] in a light, carefree, or casual way

undergrowth (下草) [名] small plants growing under trees in a wood

suggestive (連想させる) [形] making you think of something

delightful (楽しい) [形] very pleasing or enjoyable

possibility (可能性) [名] a chance that something might happen or be true

fern (シダ) [名] a plant with feathery or leafy fronds

moss (苔) [名] a very small green plant that grows in damp places

woodsy (森の中の) [形] relating to or characteristic of woods

庭の下には、クローバーが茂る緑の野原が、小川が流れるくぼ地に向かって傾斜しており、そこには何十本もの白い白樺が生え、シダや苔、森の中のあらゆるものの楽しい可能性を連想させる下草から軽やかに生い茂っていた。

Beyond it was a hill, green and feathery with spruce and fir;

feathery (茂る) [形] covered with feathers

spruce (トウヒ) [名] an evergreen coniferous tree

その向こうには、トウヒやモミの木が茂る緑の丘があった。

there was a gap in it where the gray gable end of the little house she had seen from the other side of the Lake of Shining Waters was visible.

gap (隙間) [名] an opening or break

そこには、輝く水の湖の向こう側から見た小さな家の灰色の切妻端が見える隙間があった。

Off to the left were the big barns and beyond them, away down over green, low-sloping fields, was a sparkling blue glimpse of sea.

off to the left (左手) [名] the direction that is on the same side of your body as your left hand

big barn (大きな納屋) [名] a large farm building used for storing grain or hay

low-sloping field (低い傾斜した畑) [名] a field that is not level

sparkling blue (きらめく青) [名] a bright shade of blue

左手には大きな納屋があり、その向こうには緑の低い傾斜した畑の向こうに、きらめく青い海がちらりと見えた。

Anne’s beauty-loving eyes lingered on it all, taking everything greedily in.

beauty-loving (美を愛する) [形] having a great appreciation of beauty

linger (眺める) [動] to remain present for an extended period of time

greedily (貪欲に) [副] in a way that shows a very strong desire for something

美を愛するアンの目は、そのすべてを貪欲に眺めていた。

She had looked on so many unlovely places in her life, poor child;

look on (見てきた) [動] to watch something happen without taking part in it

unlovely (醜い) [形] not attractive or pleasant to look at

かわいそうに、彼女はこれまであまりにも多くの醜い場所を見てきた。

but this was as lovely as anything she had ever dreamed.

しかし、ここは彼女が夢見てきたどんな場所よりも美しかった。

She knelt there, lost to everything but the loveliness around her, until she was startled by a hand on her shoulder.

kneel (ひざまずく) [動] go down on your knees

lose (見えなくなる) [動] fail to see or notice

loveliness (美しさ) [名] the quality of being beautiful

startle (驚く) [動] cause to feel sudden shock or alarm

彼女はそこにひざまずき、周りの美しさ以外は何も見えなくなっていたが、肩に置かれた手に驚いた。

Marilla had come in unheard by the small dreamer.

come in (来る) [動] enter a place

unheard (気づかない) [形] not heard

dreamer (夢見がちな少女) [名] a person who has a lot of dreams or who likes to think about things that are not real

マリラが来ていたのだが、夢見がちな少女は気づかなかった。

“It’s time you were dressed,” she said curtly.

dress (着替える) [動] put on clothes

curtly (そっけなく) [副] in a brief and abrupt manner

「着替える時間よ」と彼女はそっけなく言った。

Marilla really did not know how to talk to the child, and her uncomfortable ignorance made her crisp and curt when she did not mean to be.

ignorance (無知) [名] lack of knowledge or information

crisp (きつい) [形] firm and crunchy

curt (そっけない) [形] rudely brief

マリラは本当に子供とどう話せばいいのか分からず、その気はないのに、その不快な無知が彼女をきついそっけない態度にさせた。

Anne stood up and drew a long breath.

draw (吸う) [動] take in by breathing

アンは立ち上がり、長い息を吸った。

“Oh, isn’t it wonderful?” she said, waving her hand comprehensively at the good world outside.

wonderful (すばらしい) [形] extremely good or impressive

wave (振る) [動] move one's hand to and fro in greeting or as a signal

comprehensively (大きく) [副] in a way that includes or deals with all or many aspects of something

「ああ、すばらしいでしょう?」と彼女は言い、外の世界に向かって手を大きく振った。

“It’s a big tree,” said Marilla, “and it blooms great, but the fruit don’t amount to much never—small and wormy.”

fruit (実) [名] the sweet and fleshy product of a tree or other plant that contains seed and can be eaten

amount to (~になる) [動] to be equal to or the same as

wormy (虫食いが多い) [形] full of worms

「大きな木よ」とマリラは言った。「花はきれいに咲くけど、実はあまりならないの。小さくて虫食いが多いのよ。」

“Oh, I don’t mean just the tree;

「ああ、木だけじゃないんです。

of course it’s lovely—yes, it’s radiantly lovely—it blooms as if it meant it—but I meant everything, the garden and the orchard and the brook and the woods, the whole big dear world.

radiantly (とても) [副] in a way that is very bright or attractive

mean (素晴らしい) [動] to intend to convey, indicate, or refer to (something)

whole (すべて) [形] complete in every part; entire

もちろん木もきれいですよ。ええ、とてもきれいです。花が咲き誇っています。でも、庭や果樹園、小川や森、この大きくて愛しい世界すべてが素晴らしいんです。

Don’t you feel as if you just loved the world on a morning like this?

love (愛する) [動] to be deeply fond of (someone)

こんな朝には世界を愛しているように感じませんか?

And I can hear the brook laughing all the way up here.

all the way (ずっと) [副] to the full extent or degree possible

up (上流) [副] in a direction away from the center of the earth

小川がずっと上流まで笑っているのが聞こえるよ。

Have you ever noticed what cheerful things brooks are?

小川がどんなに陽気なものか気づいたことある?

They’re always laughing.

いつも笑っているよ。

Even in winter-time I’ve heard them under the ice.

winter-time (冬) [名] the season of the year that is coldest

ice (氷) [名] water in its solid form

冬でも氷の下で笑っているのを聞いたことがあるよ。

I’m so glad there’s a brook near Green Gables.

グリーン・ゲイブルズの近くに小川があって本当に嬉しいよ。

Perhaps you think it doesn’t make any difference to me when you’re not going to keep me, but it does.

私を置いておくつもりがないなら、私にとって何の違いもないと思うかもしれないけど、違うよ。

I shall always like to remember that there is a brook at Green Gables even if I never see it again.

二度と見ることがなくても、グリーン・ゲイブルズに小川があることをいつも思い出したいよ。

If there wasn’t a brook I’d be haunted by the uncomfortable feeling that there ought to be one.

be haunted by (悩まされる) [動] to be troubled or disturbed by something

もし小川がなかったら、小川があるべきだという不快な気持ちに悩まされるだろう。

I’m not in the depths of despair this morning.

今朝は絶望の底にいるわけではない。

I never can be in the morning.

朝は絶対にそうならない。

Isn’t it a splendid thing that there are mornings?

朝があるなんて素晴らしいことではない?

But I feel very sad.

sad (悲しい) [形] unhappy or mournful

でもとても悲しい気分だ。

I’ve just been imagining that it was really me you wanted after all and that I was to stay here for ever and ever.

forever (永遠に) [副] for all time; eternally

結局のところあなたが本当に欲しかったのは私で、私は永遠にここにいるんだと想像していたところだった。

It was a great comfort while it lasted.

comfort (慰め) [名] a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint

それが続いている間はとても慰めになった。

But the worst of imagining things is that the time comes when you have to stop and that hurts.”

worst (最悪) [形] of the poorest quality or the most unpleasant

hurt (辛い) [動] feel pain in a part of your body

でも想像することの最悪な点は、やめなくてはならない時が来ること、そしてそれが辛いことだ。」

“You’d better get dressed and come down-stairs and never mind your imaginings,” said Marilla as soon as she could get a word in edgewise.

get dressed (着替える) [動] put on clothes

come down (降りる) [動] move from a higher to a lower position

never mind (気にしない) [動] do not worry about

imagining (想像) [名] the ability to form new images and ideas in the mind

as soon as (すぐに) [接] at the moment that; immediately after

get a word in edgewise (口を挟む) [動] manage to say something in a conversation when someone else is talking a lot

「着替えて階下に来なさい、想像なんて気にしないで」とマリラは口を挟む機会をつかむとすぐに言った。

“Breakfast is waiting.

breakfast (朝食) [名] the first meal of the day

「朝食が待っている。

Wash your face and comb your hair.

comb (とかす) [動] untangle or arrange with a comb

顔を洗って髪をとかしなさい。

Leave the window up and turn your bedclothes back over the foot of the bed.

turn (折り返す) [動] change direction, position, or course

foot (足元) [名] the end of the leg on which a person or animal stands or walks

窓は開けたままにして、寝具はベッドの足元に折り返しておきなさい。

Be as smart as you can.”

be as smart as you can (できるだけきちんとしなさい) [動] be as neat and tidy as you can

できるだけきちんとしなさい。」

Anne could evidently be smart to some purpose for she was down-stairs in ten minutes’ time, with her clothes neatly on, her hair brushed and braided, her face washed, and a comfortable consciousness pervading her soul that she had fulfilled all Marilla’s requirements.

be smart to (きちんとする) [動] be neat and tidy

ten minutes (10分) [名] a period of time equal to 600 seconds

down-stairs (階下) [名] the floor or floors of a building below the ground floor

brush (とかす) [動] clean, smooth, or polish with a brush

comfortable (心地よい) [形] providing comfort

consciousness (意識) [名] the state of being aware of and responsive to one's surroundings

pervade (満ちる) [動] spread or be present throughout

fulfill (満たす) [動] bring to completion or reality

requirement (要求) [名] a thing that is needed or wanted

アンは明らかにきちんとする目的があったらしく、10分後には服をきちんと着て、髪をとかして三つ編みにして、顔を洗って、マリラの要求をすべて満たした心地よい意識が魂に満ちて、階下に降りてきた。

As a matter of fact, however, she had forgotten to turn back the bedclothes.

as a matter of fact (実際のところ) [副] in reality; in fact

turn back (折り返す) [動] to change direction and go back the way you came

しかし、実際のところ、彼女は寝具を折り返すのを忘れていた。

“I’m pretty hungry this morning,” she announced as she slipped into the chair Marilla placed for her.

slip into (滑り込む) [動] put on or take off easily or quickly

「今朝はかなりお腹が空いています」と彼女はマリラが用意した椅子に滑り込みながら言った。

“The world doesn’t seem such a howling wilderness as it did last night.

「世界は昨夜のような荒野ではなさそうです。

I’m so glad it’s a sunshiny morning.

sunshiny (晴れた) [形] bright with sunshine

今日は晴れた朝でとても嬉しいです。

But I like rainy mornings real well, too.

rainy (雨の) [形] characterized by rain

でも、雨の朝も大好きです。

All sorts of mornings are interesting, don’t you think?

all sorts of (どんな) [限] of many different types

どんな朝も面白いと思いませんか?

You don’t know what’s going to happen through the day, and there’s so much scope for imagination.

don't know (わからない) [動] be not aware of

what's going to happen (何が起こるか) [名] the event or events that will occur

through the day (その日) [名] the period of time from sunrise to sunset

there's so much scope (とても大きいのです) [名] the extent of the area or subject matter that something deals with or to which it is relevant

その日何が起こるかわからないし、想像の余地がとても大きいのです。

But I’m glad it’s not rainy today because it’s easier to be cheerful and bear up under affliction on a sunshiny day.

rainy (雨が降っている) [形] having a lot of rain

bear up (耐える) [動] to continue to do something even though it is difficult

affliction (苦しみ) [名] a cause of great suffering

でも、今日は雨が降っていないので嬉しいです。晴れた日には元気で、苦しみに耐えやすいからです。

I feel that I have a good deal to bear up under.

under (下で) [前] below or beneath something

私は耐えなければならないことがたくさんあると感じています。

It’s all very well to read about sorrows and imagine yourself living through them heroically, but it’s not so nice when you really come to have them, is it?”

live through (生き抜く) [動] to continue to live after experiencing something difficult or dangerous

heroically (英雄的に) [副] in a very brave or noble way

come to have (抱えるようになる) [動] to experience or feel something

悲しみについて読んだり、英雄的に生き抜く自分を想像したりするのはいいことですが、実際に悲しみを抱えるようになると、そうはいきませんね」

“For pity’s sake hold your tongue,” said Marilla.

for pity's sake (お願いだから) [間] used to express impatience or annoyance

hold one's tongue (黙る) [動] to remain silent

「お願いだから黙って」とマリラは言った。

“You talk entirely too much for a little girl.”

entirely (あまりにも) [副] completely; totally

「あなたは小さな女の子にしては、あまりにもおしゃべりすぎる」

Thereupon Anne held her tongue so obediently and thoroughly that her continued silence made Marilla rather nervous, as if in the presence of something not exactly natural.

hold one's tongue (黙り込む) [動] to refrain from speaking

obediently (素直に) [副] in a manner that obeys

thoroughly (すっかり) [副] completely

nervous (神経質な) [形] easily agitated or anxious

unnatural (不自然な) [形] not natural; artificial

するとアンは素直に黙り込んでしまい、その沈黙が続くので、マリラは何か不自然なものを前にしてでもいるかのように、かなり神経質になった。

Matthew also held his tongue,—but this was natural,—so that the meal was a very silent one.

natural (いつものこと) [形] existing in or caused by nature; not made or caused by humankind

meal (食事) [名] an occasion when food is eaten

silent (静か) [形] making little or no noise

マシューも黙っていたが、これはいつものことなので、食事は非常に静かなものだった。

As it progressed Anne became more and more abstracted, eating mechanically, with her big eyes fixed unswervingly and unseeingly on the sky outside the window.

progress (進む) [動] move forward or onward in space or time

become (なる) [動] come to be

abstracted (ぼんやりする) [形] not paying attention to what is happening around you

mechanically (機械的に) [副] in a mechanical manner

fix (向ける) [動] direct steadily or intently

unswervingly (じっと) [副] without turning aside

unseeingly (向けていた) [副] without seeing

食事が進むにつれてアンはますますぼんやりしてきて、機械的に食べながら、大きな目を窓の外の空にじっと向けていた。

This made Marilla more nervous than ever;

nervous (神経質) [形] easily worried, upset, or frightened

マリラはますます神経質になった。

she had an uncomfortable feeling that while this odd child’s body might be there at the table her spirit was far away in some remote airy cloudland, borne aloft on the wings of imagination.

remote (遠隔の) [形] far away in space or time

airy (風通しの良い) [形] full of fresh air

cloudland (雲の国) [名] a place of unreal happiness or beauty

borne (運ばれる) [動] to be carried or transported

aloft (上方へ) [副] up in the air

wing (翼) [名] one of a pair of modified forelimbs bearing feathers, that enable a bird to fly

この奇妙な子供の体はテーブルのそばにあるかもしれないが、彼女の精神は想像力の翼に乗って、はるか遠くの空気の雲の国にあるという不快な気持ちがあった。

Who would want such a child about the place?

誰がこんな子供を欲しがるだろう?

Yet Matthew wished to keep her, of all unaccountable things!

unaccountable (理解できない) [形] not able to be explained or accounted for

それでもマシューは彼女を預かりたいと思っている。まったく理解できない!

Marilla felt that he wanted it just as much this morning as he had the night before, and that he would go on wanting it.

the night before (昨夜) [名] the night of the day before the current day

マリラは、彼が昨夜と同じように今朝もそれを望んでいると感じ、彼はそれを望み続けるだろうと思った。

That was Matthew’s way—take a whim into his head and cling to it with the most amazing silent persistency—a persistency ten times more potent and effectual in its very silence than if he had talked it out.

That (それが) [代] the thing or things mentioned before

way (やり方) [名] a method, style, or manner of doing something

take a whim into one's head (頭に浮かぶ) [動] to have a sudden desire or idea

cling to (しがみつく) [動] to hold on to something tightly

persistency (粘り強さ) [名] the quality of continuing to do something or trying to do something even when it is difficult or other people are against it

ten times (10倍) [名] ten multiplied by a number

potent (強力な) [形] having a strong effect or influence

effectual (効果的な) [形] producing or capable of producing the intended or desired effect

それがマシューのやり方だった。頭に浮かんだことを、驚くほど静かな粘り強さでしがみつく。その粘り強さは、口に出して言うよりも、沈黙の中で10倍も強力で効果的だった。

When the meal was ended Anne came out of her reverie and offered to wash the dishes.

offer (申し出る) [動] present or suggest something for consideration or discussion

食事が終わると、アンは空想から抜け出し、皿洗いを申し出た。

“Can you wash dishes right?” asked Marilla distrustfully.

right (ちゃんと) [副] correctly or properly

distrustfully (疑わしそうに) [副] in a way that shows you do not trust someone or something

「ちゃんと皿洗いができるのか?」とマリラは疑わしそうに尋ねた。

“Pretty well. I’m better at looking after children, though.

pretty well (かなり上手) [副] to a fairly good extent

look after (世話をする) [動] to take care of someone or something

「かなり上手です。でも、子供の世話の方が得意です。

I’ve had so much experience at that.

have experience (経験がある) [動] have knowledge or skill in a particular field

そういう経験がとても豊富なんです。

It’s such a pity you haven’t any here for me to look after.”

pity (残念) [名] a feeling of sadness or sympathy for someone or something

ここに私が世話をする子供がいないなんて、とても残念です」

“I don’t feel as if I wanted any more children to look after than I’ve got at present.

feel (思う) [動] to be of the opinion that

「今いる子供たち以外に世話をする子供が欲しいとは思わないよ。

You’re problem enough in all conscience.

problem (問題) [名] a question raised for inquiry, consideration, or solution

あなただけでも十分問題児よ。

What’s to be done with you I don’t know.

be done with (どうしたらいいのか) [動] to have finished doing something

あなたをどうしたらいいのかわからないよ。

Matthew is a most ridiculous man.”

ridiculous (ばかげた) [形] causing laughter because of being foolish or absurd

マシューは本当にばかげた人だよ」

“I think he’s lovely,” said Anne reproachfully.

「私はマシューが大好きよ」とアンは非難するように言った。

“He is so very sympathetic.

sympathetic (優しい) [形] feeling or showing sympathy

「マシューはとても優しいの。

He didn’t mind how much I talked—he seemed to like it.

私がどんなにしゃべっても気にしなかったし、むしろ喜んでいるようだったよ。

I felt that he was a kindred spirit as soon as ever I saw him.”

kindred spirit (似た人) [名] a person who is similar to oneself in attitudes or interests

as soon as ever (会った瞬間に) [副] at the earliest possible moment

会った瞬間に、マシューは私と似た人だと感じたの」

“You’re both queer enough, if that’s what you mean by kindred spirits,” said Marilla with a sniff.

sniff (鼻を鳴らす) [動] to breathe in through the nose with a sound

「二人とも十分に変わった人だから、そういう意味では似た者同士ね」とマリラは鼻を鳴らした。

“Yes, you may wash the dishes.

「そう、お皿を洗ってもいいよ。

Take plenty of hot water, and be sure you dry them well.

take (使う) [動] use or employ

plenty (たっぷり) [名] a lot

hot water (お湯) [名] water that has been heated

dry (乾かす) [動] make or become dry

お湯をたっぷり使って、よく乾かすのよ。

I’ve got enough to attend to this morning for I’ll have to drive over to White Sands in the afternoon and see Mrs. Spencer.

attend to (出席する) [動] to be present at

drive over to (~まで車で行く) [動] to drive to a place

see (会う) [動] to meet or visit

午後にはホワイトサンズまで馬車で行って、スペンサーさんに会わなきゃいけないから、今朝は忙しいのよ。

You’ll come with me and we’ll settle what’s to be done with you.

come with (一緒に来る) [動] accompany

settle (決める) [動] decide

what's to be done (どうするか) [名] what should be done

私と一緒に来なさい。どうするか決めましょう。

After you’ve finished the dishes go up-stairs and make your bed.”

finish (終える) [動] bring to an end; come to an end

go up-stairs (二階に行く) [動] move to a higher floor

make one's bed (ベッドを整える) [動] put the sheets and blankets on a bed

お皿を洗い終わったら、二階に行ってベッドを整えなさい」

Anne washed the dishes deftly enough, as Marilla who kept a sharp eye on the process, discerned.

keep an eye on (観察する) [動] watch someone or something carefully

discern (認める) [動] perceive or recognize something

アンは、その様子を鋭い目で観察していたマリラが認めるほど、器用に皿を洗った。

Later on she made her bed less successfully, for she had never learned the art of wrestling with a feather tick.

less successfully (あまりうまく) [副] not as well as desired

feather tick (羽毛布団) [名] a mattress filled with feathers

wrestling (格闘) [名] the sport or activity of wrestling

art (術) [名] a skill at doing a specified thing, typically one acquired through practice

その後、ベッドを整えたが、羽毛布団と格闘する術を学んだことがなかったので、あまりうまくできなかった。

But is was done somehow and smoothed down;

do (整える) [動] perform, execute, or accomplish

smooth down (なめらかにする) [動] make smooth or smoother

でも、なんとか整えて、なめらかにした。

and then Marilla, to get rid of her, told her she might go out-of-doors and amuse herself until dinner time.

get rid of (追い払う) [動] to free oneself of something or someone that is unwanted or unpleasant

dinner time (夕食の時間) [名] the time of day when dinner is usually eaten

そして、マリラは彼女を追い払うために、夕食の時間まで外に出て遊んでもいいと言った。

Anne flew to the door, face alight, eyes glowing.

fly (飛ぶ) [動] move through the air with wings

alight (輝く) [動] be on fire

glow (輝く) [動] emit light as a result of being heated

アンは顔を輝かせ、目を輝かせながらドアまで飛んで行った。

On the very threshold she stopped short, wheeled about, came back and sat down by the table, light and glow as effectually blotted out as if some one had clapped an extinguisher on her.

on the very threshold (敷居のところで) [名] at the very beginning

stop short (急に立ち止まる) [動] stop suddenly

wheel about (くるりと回る) [動] turn around quickly

glow (輝き) [名] a light that is not very bright

effectually (効果的に) [副] in such a manner as to produce a desired effect

blot out (消す) [動] erase or eliminate completely

extinguisher (消火器) [名] a device used to put out a fire

clap (押し当てる) [動] strike (one's hands) together with a loud sound, especially in order to applaud

彼女は敷居のところで急に立ち止まり、くるりと回って戻ってきて、テーブルのそばに座った。まるで誰かが消火器を彼女に押し当てたかのように、光と輝きが効果的に消された。

“What’s the matter now?” demanded Marilla.

matter (どうしたんだい) [名] the substance or subject of a conversation or discussion

demand (尋ねた) [動] ask for something forcefully

「今度はいったいどうしたんだい?」とマリラは尋ねた。

“I don’t dare go out,” said Anne, in the tone of a martyr relinquishing all earthly joys.

dare (あえてする) [動] have the courage to do something new or dangerous

go out (外出する) [動] leave your house to go somewhere

martyr (殉教者) [名] someone who is killed because of their religious or political beliefs

relinquish (放棄する) [動] give up something you own or have

joy (喜び) [名] a feeling of great happiness

「外に出られないよ」とアンは、この世の喜びをすべて放棄した殉教者の口調で言った。

“If I can’t stay here there is no use in my loving Green Gables.

「ここにいられないなら、グリーン・ゲイブルズを愛しても無駄だよ。

And if I go out there and get acquainted with all those trees and flowers and the orchard and the brook I’ll not be able to help loving it.

get acquainted with (知り合う) [動] come to know someone or something

それに、もしあそこに出かけて、木や花や果樹園や小川と知り合ったら、愛さずにはいられないよ。

It’s hard enough now, so I won’t make it any harder.

hard (つらい) [形] requiring a great deal of effort

any (これ以上) [限] one, some, or all indiscriminately of whatever quantity

harder (つらく) [副] with more effort

今でも十分つらいのだから、これ以上つらくしたくないよ。

I want to go out so much—everything seems to be calling to me, ‘Anne, Anne, come out to us.

seem to be (みたいだ) [動] appear to be

come out (出てくる) [動] move or travel from inside to outside

とても外に出たいよ。何もかもが私を呼んでいるみたい。「アン、アン、こっちに来て。

Anne, Anne, we want a playmate’—but it’s better not.

playmate (遊び相手) [名] a friend to play with

アン、アン、遊び相手が欲しいの」って。でも、やめておくよ。

There is no use in loving things if you have to be torn from them, is there?

There is no use in (無駄だ) [句] it is pointless to

loving (愛する) [動] feel a deep or constant affection for

things (物) [名] an object that one can touch or see

if (もし) [接] on the condition or supposition that; in the event that

be torn from (引き離される) [動] be separated from

is there (でしょう) [句] used in speech as a tag question, to turn a statement into a yes-no question

愛した物から引き離されるなら、愛しても無駄でしょう?

And it’s so hard to keep from loving things, isn’t it?

keep from (しないようにする) [動] to prevent or avoid doing something

それに、愛さないようにするのはとても難しいよ、そうでしょう?

That was why I was so glad when I thought I was going to live here.

be going to (する予定である) [助] have something already planned or arranged; have something that is bound to happen; will

だから、ここに住むことになった時はとても嬉しかったの。

I thought I’d have so many things to love and nothing to hinder me.

hinder (邪魔する) [動] make it difficult for someone to do something

愛すべき物がたくさんあって、邪魔するものは何もないと思ったの。

But that brief dream is over.

brief (短い) [形] short in duration

でも、そんな短い夢は終わったよ。

I am resigned to my fate now, so I don’t think I’ll go out for fear I’ll get unresigned again.

resign (従う) [動] accept that something unpleasant is going to happen and do nothing to try to prevent it

fate (運命) [名] the development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power

今は運命に従うつもりだから、また従えなくなるのが怖くて外出はしないと思う。

What is the name of that geranium on the window-sill, please?”

geranium (ゼラニウム) [名] a plant with pink, red, or white flowers

window-sill (窓辺) [名] the flat piece at the bottom of a window

窓辺のゼラニウムの名前は何ですか?」

“That’s the apple-scented geranium.”

apple (リンゴ) [名] a round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin and sweet white flesh

scented (香りの) [形] having a pleasant smell

「それはリンゴの香りのゼラニウムよ」

“Oh, I don’t mean that sort of a name.

sort (種類) [名] a category of things or people having similar characteristics

「ああ、そういう名前ではなくて、

I mean just a name you gave it yourself.

give (つける) [動] freely transfer the possession of (something) to (someone)

あなたが自分でつけた名前です」

Didn’t you give it a name?

名前をつけなかったんですか?」

May I give it one then?

then (その時) [副] at that time; at the time in question

私がつけてもいいですか?

May I call it—let me see—Bonny would do—may I call it Bonny while I’m here?

let me see (ええと) [間] used to express hesitation or to gain time

Bonny (ボニー) [名] a name

do (いい) [動] to be sufficient or adequate

while (間) [名] a period of time

私がここにいる間、ボニーと呼んでもいいですか?

Oh, do let me!”

let (させる) [動] allow to do something

ああ、そうさせてください!」

“Goodness, I don’t care.

goodness (まあ) [名] the quality of being good

care (かまう) [動] feel concern or interest

「まあ、かまわないよ。

But where on earth is the sense of naming a geranium?”

name (名前をつける) [動] give a name to

でも、ゼラニウムに名前をつけるなんて、いったいどこに意味があるの?」

“Oh, I like things to have handles even if they are only geraniums.

「ああ、私はゼラニウムだけでも、ハンドルがあるものが好きです。

It makes them seem more like people.

それが彼らをより人らしく見せてくれるのです。

How do you know but that it hurts a geranium’s feelings just to be called a geranium and nothing else?

ゼラニウムと呼ばれるだけで、ゼラニウムの気持ちが傷つくことを、どうして知っているのですか?

You wouldn’t like to be called nothing but a woman all the time.

be called (呼ばれる) [動] to be given a name or title

nothing but (~だけ) [副] only; exclusively

あなたはいつも女性と呼ばれるのは嫌でしょう。

Yes, I shall call it Bonny.

はい、私はそれをボニーと呼びます。

I named that cherry-tree outside my bedroom window this morning.

bedroom (寝室) [名] a room for sleeping

今朝、寝室の窓の外にある桜の木に名前を付けました。

I called it Snow Queen because it was so white.

Snow Queen (雪の女王) [名] a character in a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen

とても白いので、私はそれを雪の女王と呼びました。

Of course, it won’t always be in blossom, but one can imagine that it is, can’t one?”

one (人) [名] a person

もちろん、いつも花が咲いているわけではないけど、咲いていると想像することはできるでしょう?」

“I never in all my life saw or heard anything to equal her,” muttered Marilla, beating a retreat down to the cellar after potatoes.

all my life (これまでの人生) [名] the period of time during which a person is alive

anything (ようなもの) [名] a thing of any kind

equal (匹敵する) [動] be the same as or equivalent to

mutter (つぶやく) [動] say something in a low voice

beat a retreat (退却する) [動] withdraw from a difficult or dangerous situation

cellar (地下室) [名] a room below ground level in a house

potato (ジャガイモ) [名] a starchy, tuberous crop from the perennial nightshade Solanum tuberosum

「私はこれまでの人生で、彼女に匹敵するようなものを見たり聞いたりしたことはありません」とマリラはつぶやき、ジャガイモを取りに地下室へと退却した。

“She is kind of interesting as Matthew says.

「マシューが言うように、彼女はちょっと面白いよね。

I can feel already that I’m wondering what on earth she’ll say next.

wonder (気になって仕方がないよ) [動] feel curious or doubtful about something

next (次に) [副] immediately after the time of speaking or writing

彼女が次にいったい何を言うのか、もう気になって仕方がないよ。

She’ll be casting a spell over me, too.

cast a spell (魔法をかけている) [動] to use magic to make something happen

彼女は私にも魔法をかけているよ。

She’s cast it over Matthew.

cast (かける) [動] throw or fling something with force

マシューにもかけたのよ。

That look he gave me when he went out said everything he said or hinted last night over again.

look (目) [名] the direction in which someone or something is facing

give (見た) [動] cause someone or something to receive

say (語っていた) [動] express (something) in words

over again (再び) [副] once more; another time

彼が外に出るとき私を見たあの目は、昨夜彼が言ったりほのめかしたりしたことをすべて語っていた。

I wish he was like other men and would talk things out.

talk (話し合う) [動] speak or converse with another person or group of people

彼が他の男性みたいに、物事を話し合ってくれたらいいのに。

A body could answer back then and argue him into reason.

answer back (言い返す) [動] to reply in a rude or angry way

argue (説得する) [動] to give reasons or cite evidence in support of an idea, action, or theory, typically with the aim of persuading others to share one's view

そうすれば、言い返して、彼を説得することもできるでしょうに。

But what’s to be done with a man who just looks?”

でも、ただ見ているだけの男にはどうしたらいいのかしら?」

Anne had relapsed into reverie, with her chin in her hands and her eyes on the sky, when Marilla returned from her cellar pilgrimage.

pilgrimage (巡礼) [名] a long journey to a special place that people make for religious reasons

マリラが地下室巡礼から戻ってきたとき、アンは再び空想にふけり、両手で顎を支え、空を眺めていた。

There Marilla left her until the early dinner was on the table.

マリラは早めの夕食がテーブルに並ぶまで、アンをそこに残した。

“I suppose I can have the mare and buggy this afternoon, Matthew?” said Marilla.

this afternoon (今日の午後) [名] the time from noon to evening on the current day

「今日の午後、雌馬と馬車を借りてもいいよね、マシュー?」とマリラは言った。

Matthew nodded and looked wistfully at Anne.

マシューはうなずき、アンを物欲しそうに見た。

Marilla intercepted the look and said grimly:

intercept (遮る) [動] prevent from reaching its destination

look (視線) [名] the action of directing one's gaze in a specified direction

grimly (厳しく) [副] in a very serious or angry way

マリラはその視線を遮り、厳しく言った。

“I’m going to drive over to White Sands and settle this thing.

drive (行く) [動] to go or travel by car

settle (解決する) [動] to resolve or find a solution to a problem or question

「ホワイト・サンズまで馬車で行って、この件を解決するよ。

I’ll take Anne with me and Mrs. Spencer will probably make arrangements to send her back to Nova Scotia at once.

make arrangements (手配をする) [動] to plan and organize something

send back (送り返す) [動] to return something to the place where it came from

アンを連れて行くよ。スペンサーさんはすぐにノバスコシアに送り返す手配をしてくれるでしょう。

I’ll set your tea out for you and I’ll be home in time to milk the cows.”

set out (用意する) [動] to prepare or make ready

in time (間に合う) [副] early enough

milk (乳搾り) [名] a white liquid produced by the mammary glands of female mammals

お茶の用意をしておくよ。牛の乳搾りには間に合うように帰ってくるよ。」

Still Matthew said nothing and Marilla had a sense of having wasted words and breath.

still (それでも) [副] even now or even then

say nothing (何も言わない) [動] not say anything

have a sense of (気がする) [動] be aware of something

waste (無駄にする) [動] use or expend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose

それでもマシューは何も言わず、マリラは言葉と息を無駄にしたような気がした。

There is nothing more aggravating than a man who won’t talk back—unless it is a woman who won’t.

talk back (口答えする) [動] to answer rudely

aggravating (腹立たしい) [形] making worse or more serious

口答えしない男ほど腹立たしいものはない。口答えしない女も同じだが。

Matthew hitched the sorrel into the buggy in due time and Marilla and Anne set off.

hitch (つなぐ) [動] fasten or tie with a loop, hook, or knot

due time (時間通り) [名] the time at which something is expected to happen

set off (出発する) [動] start a journey

マシューは時間通りに栗毛馬を馬車につなぎ、マリラとアンは出発した。

Matthew opened the yard gate for them and as they drove slowly through, he said, to nobody in particular as it seemed:

gate (門) [名] a hinged barrier used to close an opening in a wall, fence, or hedge

drive (走らせる) [動] cause to move or be moved by using a vehicle

slowly (ゆっくり) [副] taking a long time

particular (特に) [形] relating to a single, specific thing or person rather than to several or all

マシューは二人のために庭の門を開け、二人がゆっくりと馬車を走らせると、誰に言うでもなくこう言った。

“Little Jerry Buote from the Creek was here this morning, and I told him I guessed I’d hire him for the summer.”

Little Jerry Buote (小さなジェリー・ブオテ) [名] a person's name

Creek (クリーク) [名] a small stream of water

「クリークの小さなジェリー・ブオテが今朝ここに来ていたんだが、夏の間雇ってもいいと彼に言ったんだ」

Marilla made no reply, but she hit the unlucky sorrel such a vicious clip with the whip that the fat mare, unused to such treatment, whizzed indignantly down the lane at an alarming pace.

make no reply (返事をしない) [動] not say anything in response

hit (打つ) [動] come into contact with something with great force

unlucky (不運な) [形] having or marked by bad luck

vicious (激しい) [形] deliberately cruel or violent

clip (打つ) [動] to hit or strike with a quick, sharp blow

whip (鞭) [名] a strip of leather or other flexible material used as a weapon or to urge on an animal

unused (慣れていない) [形] not used or experienced before

treatment (扱い) [名] the way that someone or something is dealt with or handled

whiz (駆け下りる) [動] to move or go very quickly

indignantly (憤慨して) [副] feeling or showing anger or annoyance at something unfair or unreasonable

alarming (驚くべき) [形] causing or likely to cause alarm

pace (速さ) [名] the rate at which someone or something moves or operates

マリラは返事をしなかったが、不運な栗毛馬を鞭で激しく打ったので、そのような扱いに慣れていない太った雌馬は、憤慨して驚くべき速さで小道を駆け下りた。

Marilla looked back once as the buggy bounced along and saw that aggravating Matthew leaning over the gate, looking wistfully after them.

bounce along (揺れながら進む) [動] move up and down or from side to side in a series of small movements

aggravate (寄りかかる) [動] make worse

lean over (寄りかかる) [動] be in or move into a sloping position

look wistfully (物欲しそうに見る) [動] have a sad, disappointed, or thoughtful expression

馬車が揺れながら進む中、マリラは一度振り返り、門に寄りかかって二人を物欲しそうに見ているマシューを見た。

Chapter V: Anne’s History

history (過去) [名] the study of past events

第五章: アンの過去

Do you know,” said Anne confidentially, “I’ve made up my mind to enjoy this drive.

confidentially (内緒話のように) [副] in a confidential manner

ねえ、知ってますか」アンは内緒話のように言った。「私はこのドライブを楽しもうと決めたんですよ。

It’s been my experience that you can nearly always enjoy things if you make up your mind firmly that you will.

firmly (固く) [副] in a way that is strong, steady, or not easily moved

私の経験では、楽しもうと固く決意すれば、たいていのことは楽しめるんです。

Of course, you must make it up firmly.

make up (決意する) [動] reach, make, or come to a decision about something

もちろん、固く決意しなくちゃいけないんです。

I am not going to think about going back to the asylum while we’re having our drive.

go back (帰る) [動] return to a place

ドライブしている間は、孤児院に帰ることなんて考えません。

I’m just going to think about the drive.

think about (考える) [動] direct one's mind toward someone or something; use one's mind actively to form connected ideas or to solve a problem

ドライブのことだけを考えるんです。

Oh, look, there’s one little early wild rose out!

あら、見て、早咲きの野生のバラが咲いてる!

Isn’t it lovely?

きれいでしょう?

Don’t you think it must be glad to be a rose?

バラであることが嬉しいに違いないと思いませんか?

Wouldn’t it be nice if roses could talk?

バラが話せたら素敵でしょうね?

I’m sure they could tell us such lovely things.

きっと素敵なことを話してくれるでしょうね。

And isn’t pink the most bewitching color in the world?

pink (ピンク) [名] a color intermediate between red and white

bewitching (魅惑的な) [形] extremely attractive or charming

ピンクって世界で一番魅惑的な色だと思いませんか?

I love it, but I can’t wear it.

大好きだけど、着られないの。

Redheaded people can’t wear pink, not even in imagination.

redheaded (赤毛の) [形] having red hair

赤毛の人はピンクを着られないのよ、想像の中でさえも。

Did you ever know of anybody whose hair was red when she was young, but got to be another color when she grew up?”

grow up (大人になる) [動] become an adult

若い頃は赤毛だったのに、大人になったら別の色になった人を知っていますか?」

“No, I don’t know as I ever did,” said Marilla mercilessly, “and I shouldn’t think it likely to happen in your case either.”

I don't know (知らない) [動] be not aware of

as I ever did (今までに) [副] at any time in the past

mercilessly (容赦なく) [副] without mercy

I shouldn't think (そうはならないと思う) [動] be of the opinion that something is unlikely

in your case (あなたの場合) [名] the situation that affects you

「いいえ、知らないよ」とマリラは容赦なく言った。「あなたの場合もそうはならないと思うよ」

Anne sighed.

アンはため息をついた。

“Well, that is another hope gone.

hope (希望) [名] a feeling of expectation and desire for something to happen

「まあ、また一つ希望が消えたよ。

‘My life is a perfect graveyard of buried hopes.’

graveyard (墓場) [名] a place where dead people are buried

「私の人生は埋もれた希望の墓場だよ」

That’s a sentence I read in a book once, and I say it over to comfort myself whenever I’m disappointed in anything.”

sentence (文) [名] a set of words that is complete in itself, typically containing a subject and predicate, conveying a statement, question, exclamation, or command, and consisting of a main clause and sometimes one or ...

book (本) [名] a written or printed work consisting of pages bound together between two covers

これは私がかつて本で読んだ文で、何かに失望したときにはいつも自分を慰めるためにこの文を言うの」

“I don’t see where the comforting comes in myself,” said Marilla.

come in (入る) [動] to enter

myself (私) [代] I or me

「私にはどこが慰めになるのかわからないよ」とマリラは言った。

“Why, because it sounds so nice and romantic, just as if I were a heroine in a book, you know.

sound (聞こえる) [動] to seem or appear

romantic (ロマンチックな) [形] of, characterized by, or suggestive of an idealized view of reality

heroine (ヒロイン) [名] the principal female character in a book, play, or movie

「だって、まるで私が本の中のヒロインみたいに素敵でロマンチックに聞こえるからよ。

I am so fond of romantic things, and a graveyard full of buried hopes is about as romantic a thing as one can imagine isn’t it?

be fond of (大好きである) [動] like something or someone a lot

full of (いっぱいの) [形] having a lot of something

私はロマンチックなものが大好きだし、埋もれた希望でいっぱいの墓場なんて想像できる限りロマンチックなものじゃない?

I’m rather glad I have one.

むしろ、想像力があってよかったと思うよ。

Are we going across the Lake of Shining Waters today?”

go across (渡る) [動] move or travel from one side to the other

今日は輝く水の湖を渡るの?」

“We’re not going over Barry’s pond, if that’s what you mean by your Lake of Shining Waters.

Barry's pond (バリーの池) [名] a pond that belongs to Barry

「輝く水の湖ってのがバリーの池のことなら、そこは通らないよ。

We’re going by the shore road.”

go by (通る) [動] pass by

shore (海岸) [名] the land along the edge of a large body of water

海岸沿いの道を通る」

“Shore road sounds nice,” said Anne dreamily.

shore road (海岸沿いの道) [名] a road that runs along the shore

「海岸沿いの道って素敵ね」とアンは夢見心地で言った。

“Is it as nice as it sounds?

sound (名前) [名] a word or set of words that is used to refer to a person, place, thing, quality, or action

「名前の通り素敵なの?

Just when you said ‘shore road’ I saw it in a picture in my mind, as quick as that!

picture (絵) [名] a representation of a person, animal, or thing in a painting, drawing, photograph, etc.

あなたが「海岸沿いの道」って言った瞬間に、頭の中に絵が浮かんだの。

And White Sands is a pretty name, too;

ホワイトサンズも素敵な名前ね。

but I don’t like it as well as Avonlea.

でも、アヴォンリーほど好きじゃないよ。

Avonlea is a lovely name.

アヴォンリーって素敵な名前ね。

It just sounds like music.

music (音楽) [名] the art or science of combining vocal or instrumental sounds (or both) to produce beauty of form, harmony, and expression of emotion

まるで音楽みたいに聞こえるよ。

How far is it to White Sands?”

how far (どれくらいかかる) [他] the distance from one place to another

ホワイトサンズまでどれくらいかかるの?」

“It’s five miles;

five miles (5マイル) [名] a distance of 5 miles

「5マイルよ。

and as you’re evidently bent on talking you might as well talk to some purpose by telling me what you know about yourself.”

bent on (熱中している) [形] determined to do something

might as well (したほうがいい) [動] should do something because it is a good or sensible thing to do

purpose (目的) [名] the intention to do something

yourself (自分) [名] the person that you are

あなたは明らかにおしゃべり好きなようだから、自分のことを何か話してくれたら、少しは意味のあるおしゃべりになるでしょう」

“Oh, what I know about myself isn’t really worth telling,” said Anne eagerly.

「ああ、私のことは話す価値もないよ」とアンは熱心に言った。

“If you’ll only let me tell you what I imagine about myself you’ll think it ever so much more interesting.”

let (話させる) [動] allow or permit

「もし私が自分について想像していることを話させてくれたら、もっと面白いと思うよ」

“No, I don’t want any of your imaginings.

「いいえ、あなたの想像は聞きたくないよ。

Just you stick to bald facts.

stick to (話す) [動] to continue doing or using something

bald (事実) [形] lacking a natural or usual covering

fact (事実) [名] a thing that is known or proved to be true

事実だけを話してください。

Begin at the beginning.

begin (始める) [動] start to do something

beginning (最初) [名] the first part of something

最初から始めなさい。

Where were you born and how old are you?”

how old (何歳) [形] having lived or existed for a specified period of time

どこで生まれて、何歳ですか?」

“I was eleven last March,” said Anne, resigning herself to bald facts with a little sigh.

last March (去年の3月) [名] the month of March in the year before the current one

resign oneself to (従う) [動] to accept something that is unpleasant or difficult

bald fact (事実だけ) [名] a fact that is presented without any extra details or explanation

little sigh (小さくため息) [名] a short, soft sound that you make when you are sad, tired, or disappointed

「去年の3月に11歳になりました」とアンは事実だけを話すことに従い、小さくため息をついた。

“And I was born in Bolingbroke, Nova Scotia.

Bolingbroke (ボーリングブローク) [名] a town in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia (ノバスコシア州) [名] a province in Canada

「そして、私はノバスコシア州のボーリングブロークで生まれました。

My father’s name was Walter Shirley, and he was a teacher in the Bolingbroke High School.

Walter Shirley (ウォルター・シャーリー) [名] a male person

teacher (教師) [名] a person who teaches, especially in a school

Bolingbroke High School (ボーリングブローク高校) [名] a high school in Bolingbroke

父の名前はウォルター・シャーリーで、ボーリングブローク高校の教師でした。

My mother’s name was Bertha Shirley.

Bertha Shirley (バーサ・シャーリー) [名] the name of Anne's mother

母の名前はバーサ・シャーリーでした。

Aren’t Walter and Bertha lovely names?

Walter (ウォルター) [名] a male given name

Bertha (バーサ) [名] a female given name

ウォルターとバーサって素敵な名前でしょう?

I’m so glad my parents had nice names.

両親が素敵な名前でよかったよ。

It would be a real disgrace to have a father named—well, say Jedediah, wouldn’t it?”

disgrace (恥) [名] a loss of reputation caused by a dishonorable action

Jedediah (ジェデディア) [名] a male given name

父親の名前が、例えばジェデディアなんていうのだったら、本当に恥ずかしいよね」

“I guess it doesn’t matter what a person’s name is as long as he behaves himself,” said Marilla, feeling herself called upon to inculcate a good and useful moral.

matter (関係する) [動] to be of importance or significance

long as (限り) [接] on the condition that; provided that

behave (行儀よくする) [動] to act in a particular manner

call upon (しなければならない) [動] to make a request or demand of (someone)

inculcate (教え込む) [動] to impress (something) upon the mind of (someone) by frequent instruction or repetition

useful (有益な) [形] capable of being used to good effect

moral (道徳) [名] a lesson in right conduct

「行儀よくしている限り、名前なんて関係ないと思うけど」とマリラは、善良で有益な道徳を教え込まなければならないと感じて言った。

“Well, I don’t know.” Anne looked thoughtful.

thoughtful (考え込んだ) [形] thinking or showing consideration for others

「そうね、わからないよ」アンは考え込んだ。

“I read in a book once that a rose by any other name would smell as sweet, but I’ve never been able to believe it.

smell (香り) [名] the quality or character of something that is smelled

believe (信じる) [動] to accept that something is true, especially without proof

「以前、本でバラはどんな名前で呼ばれても甘い香りがするって読んだことがあるけど、信じることができなかったよ。

I don’t believe a rose would be as nice if it was called a thistle or a skunk cabbage.

thistle (アザミ) [名] a prickly plant

skunk cabbage (スカンクキャベツ) [名] a plant with large leaves and a purple spathe that smells like a skunk

バラがアザミやスカンクキャベツと呼ばれていたら、それほど素敵だとは思えないよ。

I suppose my father could have been a good man even if he had been called Jedediah; but I’m sure it would have been a cross.

father (父) [名] a man who has a child

could have been (だったかもしれない) [助] a possibility that did not happen in the past

even if (たとえ~でも) [接] despite the fact that

I'm sure (きっと~だろう) [句] I am certain

have been (だっただろう) [助] a possibility that did not happen in the past

cross (十字架) [名] a wooden structure consisting of an upright and a transverse piece intersecting each other at right angles, on which Jesus Christ was crucified

私の父はジェデディアと呼ばれていたとしても善人だったと思うけど、それは十字架だったに違いないよ。

Well, my mother was a teacher in the High school, too, but when she married father she gave up teaching, of course.

mother (母) [名] a woman who has given birth to a child

high school (高校) [名] a secondary school

give up (辞める) [動] stop doing something

私の母も高校の教師だったけど、父と結婚したときにもちろん教師を辞めたよ。

A husband was enough responsibility.

responsibility (責任) [名] the state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone

夫だけでも十分な責任だったよ。

Mrs. Thomas said that they were a pair of babies and as poor as church mice.

Mrs. Thomas (トーマス夫人) [名] the wife of Mr. Thomas

pair (ペア) [名] two things of the same type that are used together or are both needed in order to work

baby (赤ん坊) [名] a very young child

mouse (ネズミ) [名] a small rodent which typically has a pointed snout, large ears, and a long tail

トーマス夫人は、彼らは赤ん坊のペアで、教会のネズミのように貧しいと言っていた。

They went to live in a weeny-teeny little yellow house in Bolingbroke. I’ve never seen that house, but I’ve imagined it thousands of times.

go to live (住むようになる) [動] start living in a new place

彼らはボーリングブロークにあるとても小さな黄色い家に住むようになった。私はその家を見たことがないけど、何千回も想像したよ。

I think it must have had honeysuckle over the parlor window and lilacs in the front yard and lilies of the valley just inside the gate.

honeysuckle (スイカズラ) [名] a climbing shrub with fragrant yellow or pink flowers

front yard (前庭) [名] the area of land in front of a house

lily of the valley (スズラン) [名] a plant with small white bell-shaped flowers

客間の窓にはスイカズラ、前庭にはライラック、門のすぐ内側にはスズランがあったに違いないと思う。

Yes, and muslin curtains in all the windows.

そう、そしてすべての窓にモスリンのカーテン。

Muslin curtains give a house such an air.

curtain (カーテン) [名] a piece of material that hangs from the top of a window

モスリンのカーテンは家をとても風通しの良いものにしてくれる。

I was born in that house.

私はその家で生まれた。

Mrs. Thomas said I was the homeliest baby she ever saw, I was so scrawny and tiny and nothing but eyes, but that mother thought I was perfectly beautiful.

scrawny (やせっぽち) [形] very thin

tiny (小さい) [形] very small

nothing but (~しかない) [句] only

トーマス夫人は私が今まで見た中で一番醜い赤ちゃんだったと言っていた、私はとてもやせっぽちで小さくて目しかなかったけど、母は私がとても美しいと思っていた。

I should think a mother would be a better judge than a poor woman who came in to scrub, wouldn’t you?

judge (判断) [名] a person who decides who wins a competition

scrub (掃除) [動] clean by rubbing hard

wouldn't (そう思わない) [助] would not

母親は掃除に来た貧しい女性よりも良い判断ができると思うけど、そう思わない?

I’m glad she was satisfied with me anyhow, I would feel so sad if I thought I was a disappointment to her—because she didn’t live very long after that, you see.

be satisfied with (満足する) [動] to be happy with something

be disappointed (失望する) [動] to be unhappy about something

live long (長生きする) [動] to live for a long time

とにかく彼女が私に満足してくれてよかった、私が彼女を失望させたと思ったらとても悲しい気持ちになるだろう、なぜなら彼女はその後あまり長生きしなかったからだ。

She died of fever when I was just three months old.

die (亡くなる) [動] stop living

fever (熱) [名] a body temperature above the normal range of 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit

just (ちょうど) [副] exactly

three months old (生後3ヶ月) [名] an infant that is three months old

私が生後3ヶ月の時に彼女は熱で亡くなった。

I do wish she’d lived long enough for me to remember calling her mother.

long enough (十分に長い) [形] of sufficient length

彼女が私が母と呼んだことを覚えているくらい長生きしていたらよかったのにと思う。

I think it would be so sweet to say ‘mother,’ don’t you?

sweet (素敵な) [形] very good, pleasing, or kind

don't you (そう思わない) [句] used to ask for confirmation of a statement

お母さん」と言うのは素敵なことだと思うけど、そう思わない?

And father died four days afterwards from fever too.

four days (4日) [名] a period of time

afterwards (後に) [副] later; after the event mentioned

そして父も4日後に熱で亡くなった。

That left me an orphan and folks were at their wits’ end, so Mrs. Thomas said, what to do with me.

wit's end (途方に暮れる) [名] a state of being completely at a loss as to what to do

それで私は孤児になり、人々は途方に暮れたので、トーマス夫人は私をどうしたらいいかと言った。

You see, nobody wanted me even then.

ほら、その時でさえ誰も私を欲しがらなかった。

It seems to be my fate.

それが私の運命のようだ。

Father and mother had both come from places far away and it was well known they hadn’t any relatives living.

come from (来る) [動] move or travel from one place to another

far away (遠く) [副] at a great distance

well known (よく知られている) [形] famous

relative (親戚) [名] a person who is connected with another by blood or marriage

living (生きている) [形] not dead

父と母はどちらも遠くから来ていて、生きている親戚がいないことはよく知られていた。

Finally Mrs. Thomas said she’d take me, though she was poor and had a drunken husband.

take (引き取る) [動] bring or carry someone or something with oneself

poor (貧乏) [形] having little or no money

drunken (酔っ払い) [形] drunk

ついにトーマス夫人は、貧乏で夫が酔っ払いだったにもかかわらず、私を引き取ると言った。

She brought me up by hand.

by hand (手で) [副] using your hands rather than a machine

彼女は私を育ててくれた。

Do you know if there is anything in being brought up by hand that ought to make people who are brought up that way better than other people?

手で育てられることで、そのように育てられた人が他の人よりも優れているべき何かがあるかどうか知っていますか?

Because whenever I was naughty Mrs. Thomas would ask me how I could be such a bad girl when she had brought me up by hand—reproachful-like.

whenever (いつも) [副] at any or every time that

naughty (いたずら) [形] (of a child) badly behaved

reproachful (非難する) [形] expressing disapproval or criticism

私がいたずらをすると、トーマス夫人はいつも、私が手で育てられたのに、どうしてそんなに悪い子になれるのかと、非難するように尋ねてきたからだ。

“Mr. and Mrs. Thomas moved away from Bolingbroke to Marysville, and I lived with them until I was eight years old.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas (トーマス夫妻) [名] the couple of Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Thomas

move away (引っ越す) [動] change one's residence

Marysville (メアリーズビル) [名] a town in Canada

live with (一緒に住む) [動] share a residence with

eight years old (8歳) [名] the age of eight

「トーマス夫妻はボリングブロークからメアリーズビルに引っ越し、私は8歳まで彼らと一緒に住んでいました。

I helped look after the Thomas children—there were four of them younger than me—and I can tell you they took a lot of looking after.

Thomas (トーマス) [名] a male given name

four (4人) [名] the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

take (かかる) [動] require or consume

私はトーマス家の子供たちの世話を手伝っていましたが、私より年下の子供が4人いて、とても手がかかりました。

Then Mr. Thomas was killed falling under a train and his mother offered to take Mrs. Thomas and the children, but she didn’t want me.

Mr. Thomas (トーマスさん) [名] a man

be killed (亡くなる) [動] die

fall under (轢かれる) [動] be hit by

その後、トーマスさんが電車に轢かれて亡くなり、彼の母親がトーマス夫人と子供たちを引き取ると申し出てくれたのですが、私を引き取ることは望みませんでした。

Mrs. Thomas was at her wits’ end, so she said, what to do with me.

be at one's wit's end (途方に暮れる) [動] to be unable to think of what to do

do with (どうしたらいいか) [動] to be connected with or related to

トーマス夫人は、私をどうしたらいいか途方に暮れていました。

Then Mrs. Hammond from up the river came down and said she’d take me, seeing I was handy with children, and I went up the river to live with her in a little clearing among the stumps.

Mrs. Hammond (ハモンドさん) [名] a woman

handy (慣れている) [形] good at doing something

go up (行く) [動] move from a lower to a higher place

clearing (空き地) [名] an open space in a forest

stump (切り株) [名] the bottom part of a tree that is left after the tree has been cut down

すると、川上からハモンドさんがやってきて、私が子供の世話に慣れているのを見て、私を引き取ってくれると言ってくれたので、私は川上に行って、切り株の間の小さな空き地で彼女と一緒に暮らすようになりました。

It was a very lonesome place.

lonesome (寂しい) [形] sad from being without friends or company

とても寂しい場所でした。

I’m sure I could never have lived there if I hadn’t had an imagination.

想像力がなければ、絶対に住めなかったと思います。

Mr. Hammond worked a little sawmill up there, and Mrs. Hammond had eight children.

Mr. Hammond (ハモンドさん) [名] a man

work (営む) [動] be engaged in a specified activity as one's main paid occupation

sawmill (製材所) [名] a factory for cutting timber into planks

ハモンドさんはそこで小さな製材所を営んでいて、ハモンドさんには8人の子供がいました。

She had twins three times.

have (産む) [動] give birth to

twin (双子) [名] one of two children or animals born at the same time from the same mother

彼女は3回も双子を産んだのです。

I like babies in moderation, but twins three times in succession is too much.

moderation (ほどほど) [名] the quality of being moderate; restraint

succession (連続) [名] the action of following in order

too much (やりすぎ) [形] more than is usual or desirable

私はほどほどに赤ちゃんが好きですが、双子が3回続くのはやりすぎです。

I told Mrs. Hammond so firmly, when the last pair came.

firmly (はっきりと) [副] in a firm manner

last (最後) [形] coming after all others in time or order

pair (双子) [名] two people or things of the same sort considered together

最後の双子が生まれた時、私はハモンドさんにそうはっきりと言いました。

I used to get so dreadfully tired carrying them about.

get tired (疲れる) [動] become exhausted

carry (連れ回す) [動] take or bring from one place to another

私はいつも彼らを連れ回すのにひどく疲れていました。

“I lived up river with Mrs. Hammond over two years, and then Mr. Hammond died and Mrs. Hammond broke up housekeeping.

live up (住む) [動] to live in a place that is higher than the place where you are now

two years (2年) [名] a period of time equal to 24 months

break up (やめる) [動] to end a relationship or to stop doing something

「私は2年以上ハモンドさんと川の上に住んでいましたが、ハモンドさんが亡くなり、ハモンドさんは家事をやめました。

She divided her children among her relatives and went to the States.

divide (分ける) [動] separate into two or more parts

彼女は子供たちを親戚に預けてアメリカに行きました。

I had to go to the asylum at Hopeton, because nobody would take me.

誰も私を引き取ってくれなかったので、私はホープトンの孤児院に行かなければなりませんでした。

They didn’t want me at the asylum, either;

孤児院でも私は必要とされませんでした。

they said they were over-crowded as it was.

over-crowded (過密状態) [形] having too many people in a small space

as it was (すでに) [副] in the state that existed previously

彼らは、すでに過密状態だと言っていました。

But they had to take me and I was there four months until Mrs. Spencer came.”

しかし、彼らは私を引き取らざるを得ず、私はスペンサーさんが来るまで4ヶ月そこにいました。」

Anne finished up with another sigh, of relief this time.

finish up (終える) [動] to complete or conclude something

アンは、今度は安堵のため息をついて話を終えた。

Evidently she did not like talking about her experiences in a world that had not wanted her.

Evidently (明らかに) [副] in a way that is obvious or easily seen or understood

明らかに、彼女は彼女を必要としない世界での経験について話すのが好きではなかった。

“Did you ever go to school?” demanded Marilla, turning the sorrel mare down the shore road.

go to school (学校に行く) [動] attend an institution for educating children

「学校に行ったことはあるの?」とマリラは栗毛の雌馬を海岸沿いの道に曲げながら尋ねた。

“Not a great deal.

a great deal (あまり) [名] a large amount or extent

「あまりありません。

I went a little the last year I stayed with Mrs. Thomas.

last year (去年) [名] the year before the present year

トーマス夫人のところにいた最後の年に少し行きました。

When I went up river we were so far from a school that I couldn’t walk it in winter and there was a vacation in summer, so I could only go in the spring and fall.

school (学校) [名] an institution for educating children

winter (冬) [名] the season of the year that is coldest

fall (秋) [名] the season of the year that comes after summer and before winter

川の上流にいた時は学校から遠すぎて冬は歩いて行けませんでしたし、夏は休みだったので、春と秋しか行けませんでした。

But of course I went while I was at the asylum.

でも、孤児院にいる間はもちろん行きました。

I can read pretty well and I know ever so many pieces of poetry off by heart—‘The Battle of Hohenlinden’ and ‘Edinburgh after Flodden,’ and ‘Bingen of the Rhine,’ and most of the ‘Lady of the Lake’ and most of ‘The Seasons’ by James Thompson.

well (よく) [副] in a good or satisfactory manner

poetry (詩) [名] a piece of writing that partakes of the nature of both speech and song that is nearly always rhythmical, usually metaphorical, and often exhibits such formal elements as meter, rhyme, and stanzaic str...

The Battle of Hohenlinden (ホーエンリンデンの戦い) [名] a battle that took place on 3 December 1800 during the French Revolutionary Wars

Edinburgh (エジンバラ) [名] the capital of Scotland

Flodden (フロッデン) [名] a village in Northumberland, England

Bingen (ビンゲン) [名] a town in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Rhine (ライン) [名] a river in Germany

Lady of the Lake (湖の乙女) [名] a poem by Sir Walter Scott

James Thompson (ジェームズ・トンプソン) [名] a Scottish poet

本はよく読むし、詩もたくさん暗記しています。「ホーエンリンデンの戦い」や「フロッデン後のエジンバラ」、「ラインのビンゲン」、そして「湖の乙女」のほとんどと、ジェームズ・トンプソンの「四季」のほとんどを暗記しています。

Don’t you just love poetry that gives you a crinkly feeling up and down your back?

crinkly (ゾクゾクする) [形] having a crinkly surface

feeling (感じ) [名] the experiencing of an emotion or sensation

背筋がゾクゾクするような詩って好きですか?

There is a piece in the Fifth Reader—‘The Downfall of Poland’—that is just full of thrills.

Fifth Reader (五年生の教科書) [名] a book for fifth-grade students

Downfall of Poland (ポーランドの没落) [名] the loss of independence of Poland

五年生の教科書に「ポーランドの没落」という作品がありますが、それはスリル満点です。

Of course, I wasn’t in the Fifth Reader—I was only in the Fourth—but the big girls used to lend me theirs to read.”

Fifth Reader (五年生) [名] a student in the fifth grade

Fourth (四年生) [名] a student in the fourth grade

big girls (上級生) [名] students in a higher grade

もちろん、私は五年生ではありませんでした。四年生だったのですが、上級生がよく貸してくれたのです」

“Were those women—Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Hammond—good to you?” asked Marilla, looking at Anne out of the corner of her eye.

those women (あの人たち) [名] the women that are being talked about

Mrs. Hammond (ハモンド夫人) [名] the wife of Mr. Hammond

good to (優しい) [形] kind or nice to

out of the corner of one's eye (目の端で) [名] the edge of one's field of vision

「あの人たち、トーマス夫人とハモンド夫人は、あなたに優しかったの?」とマリラは尋ね、目の端でアンを見た。

“O-o-o-h,” faltered Anne.

「あ、あ、あ」とアンは口ごもった。

Her sensitive little face suddenly flushed scarlet and embarrassment sat on her brow.

sensitive (敏感な) [形] quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences

flush (染まる) [動] to become red in the face

scarlet (真っ赤) [形] of a bright red color

embarrassment (困惑) [名] a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness

sit (浮かぶ) [動] to be in a position in which your weight is supported by your buttocks rather than your feet and your upper body is more or less upright

彼女の敏感な小さな顔は突然真っ赤に染まり、困惑が額に浮かんだ。

“Oh, they meant to be—I know they meant to be just as good and kind as possible.

mean to be (そうしようとする) [動] to intend to be

kind (親切) [形] showing a friendly, generous, and considerate nature

「ああ、そうしようとはしてくれていたんです。できるだけ優しく親切にしようとしてくれていたのは知っています。

And when people mean to be good to you, you don’t mind very much when they’re not quite—always.

mean to (しようとする) [動] have as one's intention or objective

be good to (優しくする) [動] be kind to

それに、人が自分に優しくしようとしてくれている時は、そうしてくれなくてもあまり気にしないものです。いつもは。

They had a good deal to worry them, you know.

have a good deal to (たくさんある) [動] have a lot of something

worry (心配する) [動] feel or show concern or anxiety

彼らには心配事がたくさんあったんです。

It’s a very trying to have a drunken husband, you see;

酔っ払いの夫を持つのは大変なことなのよ。

and it must be very trying to have twins three times in succession, don’t you think?

それに、三回も続けて双子を産むのは大変なことだと思うでしょう?

But I feel sure they meant to be good to me.”

でも、彼らは私に優しくしようとしてくれていたのは確かです。」

Marilla asked no more questions.

マリラはそれ以上質問しなかった。

Anne gave herself up to a silent rapture over the shore road and Marilla guided the sorrel abstractedly while she pondered deeply.

give oneself up to (身を任せる) [動] to surrender oneself to something

guide (操る) [動] to show the way to someone or something

abstractedly (ぼんやりと) [副] in a way that is not paying attention to what is happening around you

アンは海岸沿いの道を行く間、無言の歓喜に身を任せ、マリラは深く考えながらぼんやりと栗毛馬を操った。

Pity was suddenly stirring in her heart for the child.

stir (湧き起こる) [動] move or cause to move slightly

突然、この子に対する哀れみが心の中に湧き起こった。

What a starved, unloved life she had had—a life of drudgery and poverty and neglect;

starve (飢える) [動] suffer or die from lack of food

unloved (愛されない) [形] not loved

drudgery (退屈) [名] hard, boring, or unpleasant work

poverty (貧困) [名] the state of being extremely poor

neglect (無視) [動] fail to care for properly

なんて飢えた、愛のない人生を送ってきたのだろう。退屈で貧しく、無視された人生。

for Marilla was shrewd enough to read between the lines of Anne’s history and divine the truth.

read between the lines (行間を読む) [動] to understand something that is not said or written directly

divine (読み取る) [動] to discover or understand something by guessing or intuition

truth (真実) [名] the true or actual state of a matter

マリラはアンの話の行間から真実を読み取るくらいには賢かった。

No wonder she had been so delighted at the prospect of a real home.

no wonder (不思議ではない) [句] it is not surprising

be delighted (喜ぶ) [動] be very pleased

prospect (見込み) [名] the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring

彼女が本当の家庭を持つことにあんなに喜んだのも不思議ではない。

It was a pity she had to be sent back.

be a pity (残念だ) [動] to be a cause of regret or disappointment

be sent back (返される) [動] to be returned to the place where it came from

彼女を返さなければならないのは残念だった。

What if she, Marilla, should indulge Matthew’s unaccountable whim and let her stay?

indulge (従う) [動] allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of

unaccountable (不可解な) [形] unable to be explained

whim (思いつき) [名] a sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unaccountable or unreasonable

マリラがマシューの不可解な思いつきに従って彼女を残したらどうなるだろうか?

He was set on it;

set on (決める) [動] to decide on something

彼はそう決めている。

and the child seemed a nice, teachable little thing.

teachable (教えやすい) [形] capable of being taught

それに子供は素直で教えやすそうだった。

“She’s got too much to say,” thought Marilla, “but she might be trained out of that.

train (しつける) [動] teach a particular skill or type of behavior to (someone or something)

out of (直せる) [前] from inside to outside of

「彼女はしゃべりすぎる」とマリラは思った。「でも、それはしつけで直せるかもしれない。

And there’s nothing rude or slangy in what she does say.

rude (失礼な) [形] not having or showing good manners

slangy (俗語の) [形] using slang

それに彼女の言うことに失礼なことや俗語はない。

She’s ladylike.

ladylike (上品な) [形] like a lady; well-mannered

彼女は上品だ。

It’s likely her people were nice folks.”

likely (きっと) [形] probable

people (両親) [名] parents

彼女の両親はきっと良い人だったのだろう。」

The shore road was “woodsy and wild and lonesome.”

woodsy (森に囲まれた) [形] having woods

wild (荒涼とした) [形] living in a state of nature and not ordinarily tame or domesticated

海岸沿いの道は「森に囲まれ、荒涼としていて、寂しい」道だった。

On the right hand, scrub firs, their spirits quite unbroken by long years of tussle with the gulf winds, grew thickly.

on the right hand (右手には) [名] on the right side

scrub (低木) [名] a small tree or bush

unbroken (折れることなく) [形] not broken

tussle (格闘) [名] a vigorous struggle or scuffle

wind (風) [名] a natural movement of air

右手には、長年湾からの風と格闘していながらも、その精神は全く折れることなく、低木のモミが密集して生えていた。

On the left were the steep red sandstone cliffs, so near the track in places that a mare of less steadiness than the sorrel might have tried the nerves of the people behind her.

on the left (左手) [名] the direction or position on the left side of someone or something

steep (急峻な) [形] having a sharp or almost vertical slope

sandstone (砂岩) [名] a sedimentary rock composed mainly of sand

cliff (崖) [名] a steep rock face

so near (すぐそば) [副] very close

less (あまりない) [形] not as much or as many as

steadiness (落ち着き) [名] the quality or state of being steady

might have tried (試すような) [動] to make an effort to do something

nerve (神経) [名] a fiber or bundle of fibers that transmits impulses of sensation to the brain or spinal cord, and impulses from these to the muscles and organs

左手には急峻な赤い砂岩の崖が道のすぐそばに迫り、栗毛馬ほど落ち着きのない雌馬なら、後ろに乗っている人の神経を試すような場所もあった。

Down at the base of the cliffs were heaps of surf-worn rocks or little sandy coves inlaid with pebbles as with ocean jewels;

base (ふもと) [名] the lowest part or edge of something

heap (山) [名] a large amount of something piled or lying together

rock (岩) [名] the hard solid substance that forms the surface of the earth and other similar planets, moons, or asteroids

cove (入り江) [名] a small bay or inlet

sand (砂) [名] a loose granular material blanketing the beaches, riverbeds and deserts of the world, consisting of finely divided rock and mineral particles

jewel (宝石) [名] a precious stone used as an ornament

崖のふもとには、波に洗われた岩の山や、海の宝石のような小石がちりばめられた小さな砂浜の入り江があった。

beyond lay the sea, shimmering and blue, and over it soared the gulls, their pinions flashing silvery in the sunlight.

lay (広がる) [動] be spread out over an area

sea (海) [名] a large expanse of salt water covering most of the earth's surface and surrounding its land masses

shimmer (きらめく) [動] shine with a soft light that changes slightly as you move

blue (青い) [形] of the color intermediate between green and violet, as of the sky or sea on a sunny day

soar (舞う) [動] fly or rise high in the air

gull (カモメ) [名] a bird that has long wings and webbed feet and that lives near the sea

pinion (翼) [名] the outer part of a bird's wing including the flight feathers

flash (輝く) [動] shine brightly and suddenly

silvery (銀色) [形] of the color or appearance of silver

その向こうには、きらめく青い海が広がり、その上をカモメが舞い、翼を銀色に輝かせていた。

“Isn’t the sea wonderful?” said Anne, rousing from a long, wide-eyed silence.

wonderful (素敵) [形] extremely good or attractive

wide-eyed (目を大きく見開いて) [形] having the eyes wide open

「海って素敵でしょう?」と、目を大きく見開いて長い沈黙から覚めたアンが言った。

“Once, when I lived in Marysville, Mr. Thomas hired an express wagon and took us all to spend the day at the shore ten miles away.

hire (借りる) [動] pay money for the temporary use of something

wagon (荷馬車) [名] a vehicle with four wheels that is pulled by a horse

ten miles (10マイル) [名] a unit of length equal to 1.609 kilometers

「私がメアリーズビルに住んでいた時、一度だけトーマスさんが荷馬車を借りて、みんなを10マイル離れた海岸に連れて行ってくれたことがあるの。

I enjoyed every moment of that day, even if I had to look after the children all the time.

ずっと子供たちの面倒を見なければならなかったけど、あの日の一瞬一瞬を楽しんだよ。

I lived it over in happy dreams for years.

live over (生き返らせる) [動] to experience again

何年もの間、幸せな夢の中であの日を生き返らせていたよ。

But this shore is nicer than the Marysville shore.

でも、ここの海岸はメアリーズビルの海岸よりも素敵ね。

Aren’t those gulls splendid?

splendid (素敵な) [形] impressive in appearance, quality, or size

あのカモメ、素敵じゃない?

Would you like to be a gull?

like (~したい) [動] feel a wish or need for

カモメになりたい?

I think I would—that is, if I couldn’t be a human girl.

I think (思う) [動] have an opinion about something

I would (なりたい) [動] want to be

that is (つまり) [接] in other words

I couldn't (なれない) [動] be unable to do something

human (人間) [名] a member of the species Homo sapiens

私ならなりたいよ。人間の女の子になれないならね。

Don’t you think it would be nice to wake up at sunrise and swoop down over the water and away out over that lovely blue all day;

sunrise (日の出) [名] the time when the sun rises

swoop down (舞い降りる) [動] move quickly and suddenly through the air

日の出とともに目を覚まし、水面を舞い、一日中あの美しい青い海の上を飛び回るのは素敵だと思わない?

and then at night to fly back to one’s nest?

nest (巣) [名] a structure or place made or chosen by a bird for laying eggs and sheltering its young

そして夜には巣に戻ってくるの。

Oh, I can just imagine myself doing it.

ああ、自分がそうしているところを想像できるよ。

What big house is that just ahead, please?”

あの前方にある大きな家は何ですか?」

“That’s the White Sands Hotel.

White Sands Hotel (ホワイト・サンズ・ホテル) [名] a hotel in White Sands, New Mexico

「あれはホワイト・サンズ・ホテルです。

Mr. Kirke runs it, but the season hasn’t begun yet.

Mr. Kirke (カークさん) [名] a man

season (シーズン) [名] a period of the year

カークさんが経営していますが、まだシーズンが始まっていません。

There are heaps of Americans come there for the summer.

heap (たくさん) [名] a large number or amount

American (アメリカ人) [名] a citizen of the United States

夏にはたくさんのアメリカ人がやってきます。

They think this shore is just about right.”

just about (ちょうど) [副] very nearly; almost

彼らはこの海岸がちょうどいいと思っています。」

“I was afraid it might be Mrs. Spencer’s place,” said Anne mournfully.

be afraid (心配する) [動] be worried or frightened

mournfully (悲しそうに) [副] in a sad way

「スペンサーさんの家かもしれないと心配していました」とアンは悲しそうに言った。

“I don’t want to get there.

「そこには行きたくない。

Somehow, it will seem like the end of everything.”

somehow (なんとなく) [副] in some way or manner

end (終わり) [名] the final part of something

なんとなく、全ての終わりのように思えるのです。」

Chapter VI: Marilla Makes Up Her Mind

第六章: マリラは決心する

Get there they did, however, in due season.

get there (着く) [動] arrive at a place

due season (予定通り) [名] the proper or appropriate time

しかし、彼らは予定通りにそこに着いた。

Mrs. Spencer lived in a big yellow house at White Sands Cove, and she came to the door with surprise and welcome mingled on her benevolent face.

White Sands Cove (ホワイトサンズ・コーブ) [名] a cove with white sand

surprise (驚き) [名] a feeling of mild astonishment or shock

welcome (歓迎) [名] a kind or glad reception

mingle (混じる) [動] mix or cause to mix together

benevolent (慈悲深い) [形] well meaning and kindly

スペンサー夫人はホワイトサンズ・コーブの大きな黄色い家に住んでいて、慈悲深い顔に驚きと歓迎が混じった表情でドアまで出てきた。

“Dear, dear,” she exclaimed, “you’re the last folks I was looking for today, but I’m real glad to see you.

exclaim (叫ぶ) [動] cry out or say something loudly, as in surprise, anger, or pain

look for (探す) [動] try to find

「まあ、まあ」と彼女は叫んだ。「あなた達は今日私が探していた最後の人達ですが、お会いできて本当に嬉しいです。

You’ll put your horse in?

馬をしまうの?

And how are you, Anne?”

how are you (元気だった) [句] a greeting

アン、元気だった?」

“I’m as well as can be expected, thank you,” said Anne smilelessly.

as well as (できる限り) [接] in addition to; also

be expected (期待できる) [動] to think that something will probably happen

thank you (ありがとうございます) [間] an expression of gratitude

smilelessly (笑顔もなく) [副] without a smile

「期待できる限り元気です、ありがとうございます」とアンは笑顔もなく言った。

A blight seemed to have descended on her.

blight (災難) [名] a plant disease, especially one caused by a fungus

descend (降りかかる) [動] move or fall downward

彼女に災難が降りかかったようだった。

“I suppose we’ll stay a little while to rest the mare,” said Marilla, “but I promised Matthew I’d be home early.

rest (休ませる) [動] relax and do nothing

promise (約束する) [動] assure someone that one will or will not do something

early (早く) [副] before the usual or expected time

「雌馬を休ませるために少しの間ここにいようと思う」とマリラは言った、「でもマシューに早く帰ると約束したんだ。

The fact is, Mrs. Spencer, there’s been a queer mistake somewhere, and I’ve come over to see where it is.

come over (見に来た) [動] to visit someone or something

事実、スペンサーさん、どこかで奇妙な間違いがあったんです、それでどこで間違えたのか見に来たんですよ。

We send word, Matthew and I, for you to bring us a boy from the asylum.

マシューと私は、孤児院から男の子を連れてきてくれるようにあなたに頼んだんです。

We told your brother Robert to tell you we wanted a boy ten or eleven years old.”

brother (弟) [名] a male sibling

Robert (ロバート) [名] a male given name

私たちはあなたの弟のロバートに、10歳か11歳の男の子が欲しいと伝えるように言ったのです。」

“Marilla Cuthbert, you don’t say so!” said Mrs. Spencer in distress.

say so (そう言う) [動] say that

distress (困惑) [名] a state of extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

「マリラ・カスバート、そんな言い方しないで!」とスペンサーさんは困惑した。

“Why, Robert sent word down by his daughter Nancy and she said you wanted a girl—didn’t she Flora Jane?” appealing to her daughter who had come out to the steps.

「ええ、ロバートは娘のナンシーに伝えさせたんです、そして彼女はあなたが女の子を欲しがっていると言ったんですよ、そうでしょう、フローラ・ジェーン?」と階段に出てきた娘に訴えた。

“She certainly did, Miss Cuthbert,” corroborated Flora Jane earnestly.

Miss Cuthbert (カスバートさん) [名] a woman who is not married

Flora Jane (フローラ・ジェーン) [名] a woman's name

corroborate (裏書きする) [動] confirm or give support to (a statement or theory)

earnestly (真剣に) [副] in a serious manner

「確かにそう言いました、カスバートさん」とフローラ・ジェーンは真剣に裏書きした。

“I’m dreadful sorry,” said Mrs. Spencer.

sorry (申し訳ありません) [形] feeling regret or guilt

「本当に申し訳ありません」とスペンサーさんは言った。

“It’s too bad; but it certainly wasn’t my fault, you see, Miss Cuthbert.

too bad (ひどい間違い) [形] unfortunate

fault (せい) [名] responsibility for a bad situation or event

「ひどい間違いです、でも、カスバートさん、これは私のせいではありません。

I did the best I could and I thought I was following your instructions.

do the best (できる限りのことをする) [動] to do the best that one can

instruction (指示) [名] a direction or order

できる限りのことをしましたし、あなたの指示に従っていると思っていました。

Nancy is a terrible flighty thing.

Nancy (ナンシー) [名] a female given name

flighty (軽薄な) [形] not serious or reliable; frivolous

ナンシーはひどく軽薄な子です。

I’ve often had to scold her well for her heedlessness.”

scold (叱る) [動] speak angrily to someone because they have done something wrong

heedlessness (軽率さ) [名] the trait of lacking care or attention

彼女の軽率さについてはよく叱らなければならなかったんです。」

“It was our own fault,” said Marilla resignedly.

「私たちの責任です」とマリラは諦めたように言った。

“We should have come to you ourselves and not left an important message to be passed along by word of mouth in that fashion.

come to (来る) [動] move or travel toward or into a place thought of as near or familiar to the speaker

pass along (伝える) [動] give to someone else

word of mouth (口頭) [名] communication by spoken words

「私たちが直接来るべきでした。重要な伝言を口頭で伝えてもらうべきではありませんでした。

Anyhow, the mistake has been made and the only thing to do is to set it right.

make (犯す) [動] perform or carry out

set (正す) [動] put or keep in a specified state, condition, or position

いずれにせよ、間違いは犯されてしまったのだから、できることはそれを正すことだけです。

Can we send the child back to the asylum?

あの子を孤児院に送り返すことはできないでしょうか?

I suppose they’ll take her back, won’t they?”

take back (引き取る) [動] to accept something or someone back

won't (でしょう) [助] will not

孤児院は彼女を引き取ってくれるでしょう?」

“I suppose so,” said Mrs. Spencer thoughtfully, “but I don’t think it will be necessary to send her back.

thoughtfully (考え深げに) [副] in a thoughtful manner

「そうでしょうね」とスペンサー夫人は考え深げに言った。「でも、彼女を送り返す必要はないと思います。

Mrs. Peter Blewett was up here yesterday, and she was saying to me how much she wished she’d sent by me for a little girl to help her.

Mrs. Peter Blewett (ピーター・ブルーエット夫人) [名] the wife of Peter Blewett

up here (ここに) [副] in this place

昨日、ピーター・ブルーエット夫人がここに来ていて、彼女は私に、手伝ってくれる小さな女の子を私に頼んでおけばよかったのに、と言っていました。

Mrs. Peter has a large family, you know, and she finds it hard to get help.

Mrs. Peter (ピーター夫人) [名] the wife of Mr. Peter

large family (大家族) [名] a family with many members

find it hard (難しいと感じる) [動] to have difficulty doing something

get help (手伝ってもらう) [動] to receive assistance from someone

ピーター夫人は大家族で、手伝ってくれる人を見つけるのが難しいのです。

Anne will be the very girl for you.

be the very girl (ぴったりの女の子) [名] the most suitable girl

for you (あなたに) [前] for your benefit

アンはあなたにぴったりの女の子でしょう。

I call it positively providential.”

positively (まさに) [副] in a positive manner

providential (天の配剤) [形] of or relating to divine providence

まさに天の配剤と呼ぶべきでしょう。」

Marilla did not look as if she thought Providence had much to do with the matter.

Providence (神の摂理) [名] God or nature as providing protection and guidance

have much to do with (大きく関わっている) [動] be closely connected or associated with

マリラは、この件に神の摂理が大きく関わっているとは思っていないようだった。

Here was an unexpectedly good chance to get this unwelcome orphan off her hands, and she did not even feel grateful for it.

get (放す) [動] receive, obtain, or have

feel (抱く) [動] experience or be affected by an emotion

grateful (感謝) [形] thankful

歓迎されない孤児を自分の手から放す思いがけない好機が訪れたのに、彼女は感謝の気持ちすら抱かなかった。

She knew Mrs. Peter Blewett only by sight as a small, shrewish-faced woman without an ounce of superfluous flesh on her bones.

only by sight (見かけだけで) [副] only by seeing someone or something

shrewish-faced (口やかましい顔の) [形] having a face that looks like it belongs to a shrew

without (一切ついていない) [前] not having or including something

ounce (オンス) [名] a unit of weight equal to one sixteenth of a pound

superfluous (余分な) [形] more than is needed or wanted

flesh (肉) [名] the soft substance of the body of a person or an animal that covers the bones and is covered by the skin

彼女はピーター・ブルーエット夫人を知っていたが、それはただ見かけだけで、骨に余分な肉が一切ついていない、小柄で口やかましい顔の女性だった。

But she had heard of her.

hear of (聞く) [動] to be told or informed about

しかし、彼女のことは聞いていた。

“A terrible worker and driver,” Mrs. Peter was said to be;

worker (働き者) [名] a person who works

driver (人をこき使う) [名] a person who drives a vehicle

be said to be (言われている) [動] to be reported to be

「恐ろしい働き者で、人をこき使う」とピーター夫人は言われていた。

and discharged servant girls told fearsome tales of her temper and stinginess, and her family of pert, quarrelsome children.

discharge (解雇する) [動] to dismiss from employment

servant (女中) [名] a person who performs duties for others, especially a person employed in a house on domestic duties or as a personal attendant

temper (気分屋) [名] a state of mind or a mood

stinginess (けち) [名] the quality of being unwilling to spend money

pert (生意気) [形] bold and confident in a way that is not polite or respectful

quarrelsome (喧嘩っ早い) [形] often arguing or fighting with other people

解雇された女中たちは、彼女の気分屋でけちな性格や、生意気で喧嘩っ早い子供たちの恐ろしい話をしていた。

Marilla felt a qualm of conscience at the thought of handing Anne over to her tender mercies.

thought (考え) [名] an idea or opinion produced by thinking or occurring suddenly in the mind

hand (委ねる) [動] to give or pass something to someone

tender (優しい) [形] expressing gentleness or warmth

マリラは、アンを彼女の優しい慈悲に委ねることを考えると、良心の呵責を感じた。

“Well, I’ll go in

go in (中に入る) [動] enter a place

「じゃあ、中に入るよ

and we’ll talk the matter over,” she said.

そして、この件について話し合うよ」と彼女は言った。

“And if there isn’t Mrs. Peter coming up the lane this blessed minute!” exclaimed Mrs. Spencer, bustling her guests through the hall into the parlor, where a deadly chill struck on them as if the air had been strained so long through dark green, closely drawn blinds that it had lost every particle of warmth it had ever possessed.

blessed (幸運な) [形] having a special favor or protection of God

bustle (せわしなく案内する) [動] move or cause to move in a busy, energetic, or hurried way

deadly (恐ろしい) [形] causing or able to cause death

chill (寒さ) [名] an unpleasant feeling of coldness

strike (襲う) [動] come upon or affect suddenly and forcefully

strain (濾過する) [動] pass through a filter

dark green (濃い緑色) [形] of a color intermediate between green and black

closely (密閉された) [副] in a way that is very near or very similar

blind (ブラインド) [名] a device for shutting out light or the view

warmth (温かさ) [名] the quality or state of being warm

particle (粒子) [名] a very small piece of something

possess (持つ) [動] have as belonging to one; own

「そして、この幸運な瞬間に、ピーター夫人が小道を登って来ているではないですか!」とスペンサー夫人は叫び、客を玄関から応接室へとせわしなく案内したが、そこでは、まるで空気が長い間、濃い緑色の密閉されたブラインドを通して濾過され、持っていた温かさの粒子をすべて失ってしまったかのように、恐ろしい寒さが二人を襲った。

“That is real lucky, for we can settle the matter right away.

lucky (幸運な) [形] having good luck

「それは本当に幸運なことね、すぐにこの件を解決できるよ。

Take the armchair, Miss Cuthbert.

take (座る) [動] sit down on a chair

armchair (肘掛け椅子) [名] a chair with arms

カズバートさん、肘掛け椅子に座って。

Anne, you sit here on the ottoman and don’t wiggle.

ottoman (オットマン) [名] a footstool with a padded top

wiggle (もぞもぞする) [動] move or cause to move up and down or from side to side with small rapid movements

アン、あなたはここのオットマンに座って、もぞもぞしないで。

Let me take your hats.

take (取る) [動] get into one's possession, power, or control

帽子をお預かりします。

Flora Jane, go out and put the kettle on.

kettle (やかん) [名] a container with a spout and handle, used for boiling water

フローラ・ジェーン、行ってやかんに火をかけて。

Good afternoon, Mrs. Blewett.

Good afternoon (こんにちは) [名] a greeting used in the afternoon

Blewett (ブルーエット) [名] a surname

こんにちは、ブルーエットさん。

We were just saying how fortunate it was you happened along.

fortunate (幸運な) [形] having or bringing good luck

happen along (来てくれる) [動] come by chance

ちょうどあなたが来てくれてよかったと言っていたところです。

Let me introduce you two ladies.

introduce (ご紹介する) [動] make someone known to someone else by giving their name

お二人にご紹介しましょう。

Mrs. Blewett, Miss Cuthbert.

Mrs. Blewett (ブルーエットさん) [名] a woman

ブルーエットさん、カスバートさん。

Please excuse me for just a moment.

excuse (失礼する) [動] to forgive someone for something

moment (ちょっと) [名] a very short period of time

ちょっと失礼します。

I forgot to tell Flora Jane to take the buns out of the oven.”

take (出す) [動] move something from one place to another

oven (オーブン) [名] a device for cooking food by heating it in a closed compartment

フローラ・ジェーンにパンをオーブンから出すように言うのを忘れたよ。」

Mrs. Spencer whisked away, after pulling up the blinds.

whisk (さっさと行く) [動] move or cause to move quickly and lightly with a brushing or sweeping motion

pull up (上げる) [動] move something to a higher position

スペンサーさんはブラインドを上げ、さっさと出て行った。

Anne sitting mutely on the ottoman, with her hands clasped tightly in her lap, stared at Mrs Blewett as one fascinated.

mutely (黙って) [副] in a silent manner

lap (膝) [名] the flat area on the front of the body between the waist and the knees when a person is sitting

Mrs Blewett (ブルーエットさん) [名] a woman who is married to Mr Blewett

fascinate (魅了する) [動] attract and hold the interest and attention of someone

アンはオットマンに黙って座り、両手を膝の上でぎゅっと握り締め、ブルーエットさんをじっと見つめていた。

Was she to be given into the keeping of this sharp-faced, sharp-eyed woman?

be given into (預けられる) [動] be handed over to

keeping (保護) [名] the action of caring for and protecting someone or something

sharp-faced (鋭い顔つきの) [形] having a thin face with prominent features

sharp-eyed (鋭い目の) [形] having keen eyesight

彼女はこの鋭い顔つきで鋭い目の女性に預けられるのか?

She felt a lump coming up in her throat and her eyes smarted painfully.

come up (上がってくる) [動] to move or travel upward

smart (痛む) [動] to cause a sharp, stinging pain

彼女は喉に塊が上がってくるのを感じ、目が痛いほど痛んだ。

She was beginning to be afraid she couldn’t keep the tears back when Mrs. Spencer returned, flushed and beaming, quite capable of taking any and every difficulty, physical, mental or spiritual, into consideration and settling it out of hand.

keep back (こらえる) [動] to hold back or restrain

beam (にこにこする) [動] to smile very happily

take into consideration (考慮に入れる) [動] to think about something when making a decision

out of hand (すぐに) [副] immediately

彼女は涙をこらえきれなくなるのではないかと心配し始めていたが、スペンサーさんが戻ってきた。顔を赤らめ、にこにこして、肉体的、精神的、霊的、あらゆる困難を考慮に入れ、それを解決する能力があるようだった。

“It seems there’s been a mistake about this little girl, Mrs. Blewett,” she said.

「この子については間違いがあったようです、ブルーエットさん」と彼女は言った。

“I was under the impression that Mr. and Miss Cuthbert wanted a little girl to adopt.

be under the impression (印象を受ける) [動] to have the idea or feeling that something is true

Miss (さん) [名] a title used before a woman's surname

「私はカスバートさんとカスバートさんが養子にしたい女の子を欲しがっているという印象を受けました。

I was certainly told so.

be told (聞かされる) [動] to be informed of something

certainly (確かに) [副] without doubt; definitely

確かにそう聞かされました。

But it seems it was a boy they wanted.

でも、彼らが欲しかったのは男の子だったようです。

So if you’re still of the same mind you were yesterday, I think she’ll be just the thing for you.”

だから、もしあなたが昨日と同じ気持ちなら、彼女はあなたにぴったりだと思います。」

Mrs. Blewett darted her eyes over Anne from head to foot.

Mrs. Blewett (ブルーエット夫人) [名] a woman who is married

dart (じろじろと眺める) [動] to move quickly and suddenly

foot (足先) [名] the end of the leg

ブルーエット夫人はアンを頭から足先までじろじろと眺めた。

“How old are you and what’s your name?” she demanded.

what's your name (名前は) [名] the word or set of words using which a person is referred to

「何歳で、名前は?」と彼女は尋ねた。

“Anne Shirley,” faltered the shrinking child, not daring to make any stipulations regarding the spelling thereof, “and I’m eleven years old.”

falter (どもる) [動] speak hesitantly or with difficulty

shrink (たじろぐ) [動] become or seem smaller

make any stipulations (何も言おうとせず) [動] say nothing

spelling (綴り) [名] the way a word is spelled

「アン・シャーリー」と、その綴りについて何も言おうとせず、たじろぐ子供はどもった。「11歳です。」

“Humph! You don’t look as if there was much to you. But you’re wiry.

look as if (~みたいだ) [動] to seem to be

much (大した) [形] a great deal

wiry (元気そう) [形] thin but strong

「ふん! 大したことはないみたいね。でも、元気そうね。

I don’t know but the wiry ones are the best after all.

wiry (元気な) [形] lean and muscular

よくわからないけど、元気な子が一番いいよ。

Well, if I take you you’ll have to be a good girl, you know—good and smart and respectful.

respectful (礼儀正しい) [形] showing politeness and respect

私があなたを引き取るなら、いい子にならなくちゃいけないよ、いい子で、賢くて、礼儀正しい子にね。

I’ll expect you to earn your keep, and no mistake about that.

earn (稼ぐ) [動] to gain or make money

keep (扶持) [名] the means of maintaining oneself

no mistake (間違いなく) [名] without error

自分の食い扶持は自分で稼ぐのよ、間違いなくね。

Yes, I suppose I might as well take her off your hands, Miss Cuthbert.

take off (引き取る) [動] to remove something from something else

ええ、私が引き取った方がいいでしょうね、カスバートさん。

The baby’s awful fractious, and I’m clean worn out attending to him.

awful (ひどい) [形] very bad or unpleasant

fractious (ぐずぐずした) [形] easily annoyed or upset

clean (すっかり) [副] completely

worn out (疲れ果てた) [形] very tired

attend to (世話をする) [動] to take care of someone or something

赤ちゃんはひどくぐずぐずして、私は彼の世話で疲れ果てている。

If you like I can take her right home now.”

よろしければ、今すぐ家に連れて帰ります。」

Marilla looked at Anne and softened at sight of the child’s pale face with its look of mute misery—the misery of a helpless little creature who finds itself once more caught in the trap from which it had escaped.

soften (和らぐ) [動] become less hard, harsh, or severe

pale (青白い) [形] light in color or having little color

mute (無言の) [形] refraining from speech or utterance

misery (悲しみ) [名] a state of great unhappiness and emotional or physical pain

helpless (無力な) [形] lacking the power to help oneself

trap (罠) [名] a device or enclosure designed to catch and retain animals, typically by allowing entry but not exit

escape (逃げ出す) [動] get free from confinement or control

マリラはアンを見ると、子供の青白い顔に無言の悲しみの表情を見て、心が和らいだ。逃げ出した罠に再び捕まった無力な小さな生き物の悲しみだった。

Marilla felt an uncomfortable conviction that, if she denied the appeal of that look, it would haunt her to her dying day.

conviction (確信) [名] a firmly held belief or opinion

deny (拒否する) [動] to refuse to accept that (something) is true or real

appeal (訴え) [名] a request to a higher court to review a decision of a lower court

haunt (頭から離れない) [動] to visit or appear to (someone) often or regularly

dying day (死ぬ日) [名] the day on which someone dies

マリラは、もしその視線の訴えを拒否したら、死ぬまでそのことが頭から離れないだろうという不快な確信を感じた。

More-over, she did not fancy Mrs. Blewett.

More-over (その上) [副] in addition to what has been said

fancy (好きになる) [動] like or be fond of

その上、彼女はブルーエット夫人が好きになれなかった。

To hand a sensitive, “highstrung” child over to such a woman!

hand (渡す) [動] give or pass something to someone

highstrung (神経質) [形] very anxious or nervous

感受性が強く、「神経質」な子供をそんな女性に渡すなんて!

No, she could not take the responsibility of doing that!

take the responsibility (責任を取る) [動] to be responsible for something

that (そんなこと) [代] the thing that has just been mentioned

いいえ、彼女はそんなことをする責任は取れない!

“Well, I don’t know,” she said slowly.

「うーん、わからないよ」と彼女はゆっくり言った。

“I didn’t say that Matthew and I had absolutely decided that we wouldn’t keep her.

absolutely (絶対に) [副] without any doubt

「マシューと私が彼女を預からないと絶対に決めたとは言っていないよ。

In fact I may say that Matthew is disposed to keep her.

in fact (実際) [副] used to introduce a further fact or piece of information

dispose (預かる) [動] place, arrange, or distribute in a particular way

実際、マシューは彼女を預かりたいと思っていると言ってもいいよ。

I just came over to find out how the mistake had occurred.

come over (来る) [動] move or travel toward or into a place thought of as near or familiar to the speaker

occur (起こる) [動] come about; happen

間違いがどうして起こったのかを調べに来ただけだ。

I think I’d better take her home again and talk it over with Matthew.

over (~について) [前] more than; above; exceeding

彼女を家に連れて帰ってマシューと話し合った方がいいと思うよ。

I feel that I oughtn’t to decide on anything without consulting him.

consult (相談する) [動] seek information or advice from

彼と相談せずに決めるべきではないと思うの。

If we make up our mind not to keep her we’ll bring or send her over to you tomorrow night.

彼女を預からないと決めたら、明日の夜に彼女を連れて行くか送るかするよ。

If we don’t you may know that she is going to stay with us.

stay (暮らす) [動] continue to be in the same place

もしそうしなければ、彼女は私たちと暮らすことになるよ。

Will that suit you, Mrs. Blewett?”

ブレウェットさん、それでいいですか?」

“I suppose it’ll have to,” said Mrs. Blewett ungraciously.

Mrs. Blewett (ブレウェットさん) [名] a woman whose name is Blewett

ungraciously (不機嫌そうに) [副] in an ungracious manner

「そうするしかないよね」とブレウェットさんは不機嫌そうに言った。

During Marilla’s speech a sunrise had been dawning on Anne’s face.

during (間に) [前] throughout the course or duration of

speech (話) [名] the ability to speak or talk

dawn (昇る) [動] begin to be understood or realized

マリラが話している間に、アンの顔に日の出が昇っていた。

First the look of despair faded out;

first (まず) [副] before anything else; initially

fade out (消える) [動] gradually disappear

まず絶望の表情が消え、

then came a faint flush of hope;

faint (かすかな) [形] lacking brightness or vividness

flush (色) [名] a redness of the face

かすかな希望の色がさし、

her eyes grew deep and bright as morning stars.

grow (なる) [動] become

目は朝の星のように深く輝いた。

The child was quite transfigured;

transfigure (変容する) [動] change or alter in form or appearance

子供はすっかり変容し、

and, a moment later, when Mrs. Spencer and Mrs. Blewett went out in quest of a recipe the latter had come to borrow she sprang up and flew across the room to Marilla.

a moment later (しばらくして) [名] a short time after

Mrs. Blewett (ブレウェット夫人) [名] the wife of Mr. Blewett

in quest of (探しに) [前] in search of

recipe (レシピ) [名] a set of instructions for preparing or making something, especially a dish of prepared food

the latter (後者) [名] the second of two people or things mentioned

spring up (飛び上がる) [動] jump up

fly across (飛んで行く) [動] move quickly through the air

room (部屋) [名] a part of a building enclosed by walls, floor, and ceiling

しばらくして、スペンサー夫人とブレウェット夫人が、後者が借りに来たレシピを探しに出かけたとき、彼女は飛び上がって部屋を横切ってマリラのところへ飛んで行った。

“Oh, Miss Cuthbert, did you really say that perhaps you would let me stay at Green Gables?” she said, in a breathless whisper, as if speaking aloud might shatter the glorious possibility.

let (置いてくれる) [動] allow to

stay (置いてくれる) [動] remain in the same place

breathless (息もつかせず) [形] out of breath

aloud (声を出して) [副] audibly

shatter (打ち砕かれてしまう) [動] break or cause to break into fragments

glorious (素晴らしい) [形] having a striking beauty or splendour

「ああ、カスバートさん、本当に私をグリーン・ゲイブルズに置いてくれるかもしれないって言ったんですか?」と、彼女は息もつかせずささやいた。まるで声を出して話すと、その素晴らしい可能性が打ち砕かれてしまうかのようだった。

“Did you really say it?

「本当に言ったんですか?

Or did I only imagine that you did?”

それとも、私がそう想像しただけですか?」

“I think you’d better learn to control that imagination of yours, Anne, if you can’t distinguish between what is real and what isn’t,” said Marilla crossly.

control (コントロールする) [動] to exercise restraint or direction over; dominate

distinguish (区別する) [動] to recognize as being different or distinct

crossly (不機嫌そうに) [副] in a bad-tempered or angry way

「アン、現実とそうでないものを区別できないのなら、その想像力をコントロールする方法を学んだ方がいいと思うよ」とマリラは不機嫌そうに言った。

“Yes, you did hear me say just that and no more.

no more (それ以上ない) [形] not any more; no longer

「そう、私がそう言うのを聞いたのは確かだ。

It isn’t decided yet and perhaps we will conclude to let Mrs. Blewett take you after all.

conclude (結論を出す) [動] reach, make, or come to a decision about something

まだ決まってはいないし、結局はブレウェットさんに引き取ってもらうことになるかもしれない。

She certainly needs you much more than I do.”

need (必要とする) [動] require (something) because it is essential or very important

彼女は私よりもずっと君を必要としているのは確かだ。」

“I’d rather go back to the asylum than go to live with her,” said Anne passionately.

live with (暮らす) [動] share a home with

passionately (激しく) [副] with strong feelings of love, hate, anger, etc.

「彼女と暮らすくらいなら孤児院に戻った方がましです」とアンは激しく言った。

“She looks exactly like a—like a gimlet.”

look like (~みたいだ) [動] to have the same appearance as someone or something

gimlet (錐) [名] a small hand tool with a pointed tip and a handle, used for making holes in wood or other materials

「彼女はまるで、まるで錐みたいだよ。」

Marilla smothered a smile under the conviction that Anne must be reproved for such a speech.

smother (こらえる) [動] to suppress or extinguish

smile (笑い) [名] a facial expression with the corners of the mouth turned up and the front teeth exposed

must (しなければならない) [助] to be obliged to; to be compelled to

be reproved (叱られる) [動] to be rebuked or scolded

such (そのような) [形] of that kind or degree

speech (言葉) [名] the expression of or the ability to express thoughts and feelings by articulate sounds

マリラは、アンがそのような言葉を吐いたことを叱らなければならないという確信のもと、笑いをこらえた。

“A little girl like you should be ashamed of talking so about a lady and a stranger,” she said severely.

severely (厳しく) [副] in a severe manner

「あなたのような小さな女の子が、女性や見知らぬ人についてそんな風に話すのは恥ずかしいことよ」と彼女は厳しく言った。

“Go back and sit down quietly and hold your tongue and behave as a good girl should.”

quietly (静かに) [副] in a quiet manner

hold your tongue (口を閉じる) [動] remain silent

behave (振る舞う) [動] act or conduct oneself in a specified way

「戻って静かに座って、口を閉じて、良い子らしく振る舞いなさい。」

“I’ll try to do and be anything you want me, if you’ll only keep me,” said Anne, returning meekly to her ottoman.

be (なる) [動] exist or occur in a specified state or condition

keep (置いてくれる) [動] continue to have, use, or maintain

「私を置いてくれるなら、あなたが望むように何でもして、何にでもなるように努力するよ」とアンは言い、おとなしくオットマンに戻った。

When they arrived back at Green Gables that evening Matthew met them in the lane.

that evening (その夜) [名] the evening of the day being discussed

その夜、グリーン・ゲイブルズに戻ると、マシューが小道で二人を出迎えた。

Marilla from afar had noted him prowling along it and guessed his motive.

guess (察する) [動] estimate or suppose (something) without having all the facts; conjecture

motive (動機) [名] a reason for doing something

マリラは遠くから彼がうろついているのに気づき、その動機を察した。

She was prepared for the relief she read in his face when he saw that she had at least brought back Anne back with her.

be prepared for (予期する) [動] to be ready for something

read (浮かぶ) [動] to be able to understand the meaning of written words

see (知る) [動] to notice or become aware of

bring back (連れ帰る) [動] to return with something

with (と) [前] accompanied by

マリラは、少なくともアンを連れ帰ったことをマシューが知ったとき、彼の顔に浮かぶ安堵の表情を予期していた。

But she said nothing, to him, relative to the affair, until they were both out in the yard behind the barn milking the cows.

affair (件) [名] a matter or event

milk (乳搾りをする) [動] to extract milk from a cow or other animal

しかし、二人とも納屋の裏庭で牛の乳搾りをするまでは、マリラはその件に関して何も言わなかった。

Then she briefly told him Anne’s history and the result of the interview with Mrs. Spencer.

briefly (簡単に) [副] in a few words; in a short time

result (結果) [名] something that happens or comes about as a consequence of an action or other cause

interview (面談) [名] a conversation between a journalist and a person of public interest

それから、マリラはアンの来歴とスペンサー夫人との面談結果を簡単に話した。

“I wouldn’t give a dog I liked to that Blewett woman,” said Matthew with unusual vim.

unusual (珍しい) [形] not habitually or commonly occurring or done

vim (元気) [名] energy and enthusiasm

「私はあのブルーエット女に犬を渡すなんて真似はしない」とマシューは珍しく元気よく言った。

“I don’t fancy her style myself,” admitted Marilla, “but it’s that or keeping her ourselves, Matthew.

admit (認める) [動] to recognize the existence or truth of

ourselves (自分たち) [代] we or us

「私も彼女のやり方は好きではないよ」とマリラは認めた。「でも、そうするか、自分たちで彼女を預かるかしかないのよ、マシュー。

And since you seem to want her, I suppose I’m willing—or have to be.

seem (ようね) [動] appear to be

suppose (そうしたいと思っているの) [動] think or assume that something is true or probable

それに、あなたが彼女を欲しがっているようね、私はそうしたいと思っているの、そうするしかないよ。

I’ve been thinking over the idea until I’ve got kind of used to it.

think over (考える) [動] to consider carefully

私はその考えに慣れるまでずっと考えていたよ。

It seems a sort of duty.

義務のようなものね。

I’ve never brought up a child, especially a girl, and I dare say I’ll make a terrible mess of it.

make a mess of (失敗する) [動] to do something very badly

私は子供を育てたことはないし、特に女の子はね、ひどい失敗をするだろうと思うよ。

But I’ll do my best.

do one's best (最善を尽くす) [動] to do the best that one can

でも、最善を尽くすよ。

So far as I’m concerned, Matthew, she may stay.”

so far as (に関する限り) [接] to the extent or degree that

私に関する限り、マシュー、彼女はここにいてもいいよ。」

Matthew’s shy face was a glow of delight.

マシューの内気な顔は喜びに輝いた。

“Well now, I reckoned you’d come to see it in that light, Marilla,” he said.

come to see (考えるようになる) [動] to come to a realization or understanding

「そうか、君がそういう風に考えてくれるだろうと思ったんだ、マリラ」と彼は言った。

“She’s such an interesting little thing.”

「彼女は本当に面白い小さな子だ。」

“It’d be more to the point if you could say she was a useful little thing,” retorted Marilla, “but I’ll make it my business to see she’s trained to be that.

to the point (要領を得ている) [形] relevant to what is being discussed

retort (言い返す) [動] say something in answer, especially angrily

make it one's business (見届ける) [動] to make something one's concern or responsibility

「彼女が役に立つ小さな子だと言えるならもっと要領を得ているんだけど」とマリラは言い返した。「でも、彼女がそうであるように訓練されるのを見届けるのは私の仕事よ。

And mind, Matthew, you’re not to go interfering with my methods.

mind (気を付ける) [動] be careful or cautious about

go interfering (口を出す) [動] to get involved in something that is not your concern

method (やり方) [名] a particular procedure for accomplishing or approaching something, especially a systematic or established one

それにマシュー、私のやり方に口を出さないようにね。

Perhaps an old maid doesn’t know much about bringing up a child, but I guess she knows more than an old bachelor.

old maid (老いた独身女性) [名] a woman who has never married

old bachelor (老いた独身男性) [名] a man who has never married

おそらく老いた独身女性は子供を育てることについてあまり知らないだろうけど、老いた独身男性よりは知っていると思うよ。

So you just leave me to manage her.

manage (管理する) [動] be in charge of; run

だから彼女のことは私に任せてちょうだい。

When I fail it’ll be time enough to put your oar in.”

put one's oar in (口を出す) [動] to interfere in a situation that does not concern you

私が失敗したら、あなたが口を出す時が来るよ。」

“There, there, Marilla, you can have your own way,” said Matthew reassuringly.

have one's own way (好きなようにする) [動] do what one wants to do

reassuringly (安心させるように) [副] in a way that makes someone feel less worried or afraid

「いいよ、いいよ、マリラ、君の好きなようにすればいいよ」とマシューは安心させるように言った。

“Only be as good and kind to her as you can without spoiling her.

be kind to (優しくする) [動] treat someone well

spoil (甘やかす) [動] treat someone too leniently

「ただ、彼女を甘やかさずにできるだけ優しくしてやってくれ。

I kind of think she’s one of the sort you can do anything with if you only get her to love you.”

one of the sort (そういう子) [名] a person of a particular type

do anything with (何でもできる) [動] be able to do anything

get (注ぐ) [動] cause to be in a specified state

love (愛情) [名] a strong feeling of affection

彼女は、愛情を注いでやれば、何でもできる子のような気がするんだ。」

Marilla sniffed, to express her contempt for Matthew’s opinions concerning anything feminine, and walked off to the dairy with the pails.

contempt (軽蔑) [名] the act of despising

opinion (意見) [名] a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge

feminine (女性) [形] of or relating to women or girls

walk off (歩いて行く) [動] to leave a place by walking

dairy (牛乳小屋) [名] a room or building for the storage, processing, and distribution of milk and milk products

マリラは、女性に関するマシューの意見に対する軽蔑を表すために鼻を鳴らし、桶を持って牛乳小屋へ歩いて行った。

“I won’t tell her tonight that she can stay,” she reflected, as she strained the milk into the creamers.

creamer (クリーム分離器) [名] a small jug for cream

「今夜はここにいてもいいとは言わないでおこう」と、牛乳をクリーム分離器に濾しながら考えた。

“She’d be so excited that she wouldn’t sleep a wink.

be so excited that (興奮して) [動] be very happy or enthusiastic about something

wouldn't sleep a wink (一睡もできない) [動] not sleep at all

「興奮して一睡もできないだろう。

Marilla Cuthbert, you’re fairly in for it.

be in for (困ったことになる) [動] to be likely to experience something unpleasant

マリラ・カスバート、あなたは本当に困ったことになったよ。

Did you ever suppose you’d see the day when you’d be adopting an orphan girl?

day (日) [名] a period of time from sunrise to sunset

孤児の女の子を引き取る日が来るなんて考えたことがあった?

It’s surprising enough;

surprising (驚き) [形] causing surprise

驚きだよ。

but not so surprising as that Matthew should be at the bottom of it, him that always seemed to have such a mortal dread of little girls.

be at the bottom of (原因である) [動] be the cause of

でも、いつも小さな女の子を死ぬほど恐れているように見えるマシューがその原因だなんて、それほど驚きではないよ。

Anyhow, we’ve decided on the experiment

decide on (決める) [動] reach, make, or come to a decision about something

experiment (試す) [動] conduct a scientific test to determine the validity of a hypothesis

とにかく、私たちは試してみることに決めたのよ。

and goodness only knows what will come of it.”

come of (なる) [動] be the result of

どうなるかは神のみぞ知るよ。」

Chapter VII: Anne Says Her Prayers

prayer (祈り) [名] a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or an object of worship

第七章: アンの祈り

When Marilla took Anne up to bed that night she said stiffly:

その夜、マリラがアンを寝かしつけようとしたとき、彼女は厳しい口調で言った。

“Now, Anne, I noticed last night that you threw your clothes all about the floor when you took them off.

throw (放り投げる) [動] to move something with force through the air

「ねえ、アン、昨夜気づいたんだけど、あなたは服を脱いだら床に放り投げていたよね。

That is a very untidy habit, and I can’t allow it at all.

untidy (だらしない) [形] not neat or tidy

allow (許す) [動] to give permission to do something

それはとてもだらしない習慣で、私は絶対に許せないよ。

As soon as you take off any article of clothing fold it neatly and place it on the chair.

article of clothing (服) [名] an item of clothing

fold (畳む) [動] bend (something flexible and relatively flat) over on itself so that one part lies on top of another

服を脱いだらすぐにきちんと畳んで椅子の上に置きなさい。

I haven’t any use at all for little girls who aren’t neat.”

haven't any use (用がない) [動] have no use

aren't neat (きちんとしていない) [動] are not neat

きちんとしていない女の子なんて、私には全く用がないよ。」

“I was so harrowed up in my mind last night that I didn’t think about my clothes at all,” said Anne.

harrow up (乱れる) [動] to disturb or distress greatly

clothes (服) [名] things that people wear to cover their bodies

「昨夜は心がとても乱れていたので、服のことなんて全く考えていませんでした」とアンは言った。

“I’ll fold them nicely tonight.

「今夜はきちんと畳みます。

They always made us do that at the asylum.

孤児院ではいつもそうさせられました。

Half the time, though, I’d forget, I’d be in such a hurry to get into bed nice and quiet and imagine things.”

half the time (半分) [名] one of two equal parts

hurry (急ぐ) [動] move or act quickly

でも、半分は忘れちゃったよ。早く静かにベッドに入って、いろいろ想像したくて急いでいたから。」

“You’ll have to remember a little better if you stay here,” admonished Marilla.

admonish (注意する) [動] to express warning or disapproval to especially in a gentle, earnest, or solicitous manner

「ここに居るなら、もう少しちゃんと覚えないとね」とマリラは注意した。

“There, that looks something like.

like (っぽい) [前] similar to

「ほら、それっぽくなったよ。

Say your prayers now and get into bed.”

get into (入る) [動] go into or onto

さあ、お祈りをしてベッドに入りなさい。」

“I never say any prayers,” announced Anne.

announce (宣言する) [動] make a public and typically formal declaration about a fact, occurrence, or intention

「私はお祈りなんてしないよ」とアンは宣言した。

Marilla looked horrified astonishment.

horrified (恐ろしい) [形] causing or likely to cause horror; shocking

マリラは恐ろしいほど驚いた。

“Why, Anne, what do you mean?

「アン、どういうこと?

Were you never taught to say your prayers?

be taught (教わる) [動] to be instructed in something

お祈りの仕方を教わらなかったのか?

God always wants little girls to say their prayers.

God (神様) [名] the creator and ruler of the universe and source of all moral authority; the supreme being

神様はいつも小さな女の子にお祈りしてほしいと思っているのよ。

Don’t you know who God is, Anne?”

アン、神様が誰か知らないの?」

“‘God is a spirit, infinite, eternal and unchangeable, in His being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, and truth,’”

infinite (無限) [形] immeasurably great

eternal (永遠) [形] lasting forever

unchangeable (不変) [形] not able to be changed

wisdom (知恵) [名] the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the quality of being wise

power (力) [名] the ability or capacity to perform or act effectively

holiness (神聖) [名] the state of being holy

justice (正義) [名] the quality of being just; righteousness

truth (真理) [名] the quality or state of being true

「神は、その存在、知恵、力、神聖さ、正義、善良さ、真理において、無限で永遠で不変の霊である」

responded Anne promptly and glibly.

promptly (即座に) [副] without delay

glibly (流暢に) [副] in a fluent and confident manner

とアンは即座に流暢に答えた。

Marilla looked rather relieved.

look (ようだった) [動] seem to be

relieved (安心した) [形] free from anxiety or distress

マリラは少し安心したようだった。

“So you do know something then, thank goodness!

do know (知っている) [動] be aware of

thank goodness (よかった) [間] an expression of relief

「それなら、何かは知っているのね、よかった!

You’re not quite a heathen.

heathen (異教徒) [名] a person who does not belong to a widely held religion (especially one who is not a Christian, Jew, or Muslim)

全くの異教徒ではないのね。

Where did you learn that?”

learn (習う) [動] gain knowledge or skills

どこでそれを習ったの?」

“Oh, at the asylum Sunday-school.

「ああ、孤児院の日曜学校で。

They made us learn the whole catechism.

whole (全部) [形] all of; the entire amount of

catechism (教理問答) [名] a summary of the principles of Christian religion in the form of questions and answers

教理問答を全部覚えさせられたの。

I liked it pretty well.

けっこう好きだったよ。

There’s something splendid about some of the words.

言葉のいくつかは素晴らしいものがあるよ。

‘Infinite, eternal and unchangeable.’

「無限、永遠、不変」

Isn’t that grand?

grand (壮大) [形] impressive or very imposing in size, extent, or conception

壮大じゃない?

It has such a roll to it—just like a big organ playing.

roll (響き) [名] a deep, continuous sound

organ (オルガン) [名] a keyboard instrument of one or more pipe divisions or other means for producing tones, each played with its own keyboard, played with the hands and feet

まるで大きなオルガンを弾いているみたいに、とても響きがいいよ。

You couldn’t quite call it poetry, I suppose, but it sounds a lot like it, doesn’t it?”

詩とは呼べないかもしれないけど、とても詩的でしょう?」

“We’re not talking about poetry, Anne—we are talking about saying your prayers.

talk about (話す) [動] discuss or speak about

「詩の話をしているんじゃないのよ、アン。お祈りの話をしているのよ。

Don’t you know it’s a terrible wicked thing not to say your prayers every night?

every night (毎晩) [名] the time from sunset to sunrise

毎晩お祈りをしないのは、とても悪いことなのよ。

I’m afraid you are a very bad little girl.”

be afraid (思う) [動] to think or believe

あなたはとても悪い子ね」

“You’d find it easier to be bad than good if you had red hair,” said Anne reproachfully.

easier (楽) [形] more easy

「もし赤毛だったら、良い子でいるより悪い子でいる方が楽だってわかるよ」とアンは非難するように言った。

“People who haven’t red hair don’t know what trouble is.

「赤毛じゃない人は、どんなに大変かわからないよ。

Mrs. Thomas told me that God made my hair red on purpose, and I’ve never cared about Him since.

Mrs. Thomas (トーマスさん) [名] a woman

Him (神様) [名] the creator and ruler of the universe and source of all moral authority; the supreme being

トーマスさんは、神様がわざと私の髪を赤くしたのだと言ったので、それ以来神様のことなんて気にしたことがありません。

And anyhow I’d always be too tired at night to bother saying prayers.

be too tired (疲れすぎる) [動] be exhausted

bother (面倒くさい) [動] be annoying or tiresome

それに、とにかく夜はいつも疲れすぎていて、お祈りなんて面倒くさくてできません。

People who have to look after twins can’t be expected to say their prayers.

say one's prayers (お祈りをする) [動] pray

双子の世話をしなければならない人に、お祈りなんて期待できないよ。

Now, do you honestly think they can?”

honestly (正直に) [副] in a truthful manner

ねえ、正直に言って、できると思う?」

Marilla decided that Anne’s religious training must be begun at once.

religious training (宗教教育) [名] the process of teaching someone about a particular religion

マリラは、アンの宗教教育をすぐに始めなければならないと決心した。

Plainly there was no time to be lost.

there be no time (時間がない) [動] to have no time

be lost (ぐずぐずしている) [動] to be unable to find one's way

明らかに、ぐずぐずしている時間はなかった。

“You must say your prayers while you are under my roof, Anne.”

roof (屋根) [名] the structure forming the upper covering of a building or vehicle

「アン、私の屋根の下にいる間は、お祈りをしなくてはいけないよ。」

“Why, of course, if you want me to,” assented Anne cheerfully.

assent (同意する) [動] express approval or agreement

「ええ、もちろん、そうして欲しいなら」とアンは快く同意した。

“I’d do anything to oblige you.

do anything (何でもする) [動] do anything

oblige (喜んでもらう) [動] do a favor for

「あなたに喜んでもらえるなら何でもするよ。

But you’ll have to tell me what to say for this once.

でも、今回は何を言えばいいか教えてもらわなくちゃ。

After I get into bed I’ll imagine out a real nice prayer to say always.

get into bed (ベッドに入る) [動] go to bed

ベッドに入ったら、いつも言うための本当に素敵な祈りを想像するよ。

I believe that it will be quite interesting, now that I come to think of it.”

come to think of it (考えてみると) [動] to remember or realize something

考えてみると、とても面白いと思うよ。」

“You must kneel down,” said Marilla in embarrassment.

kneel down (跪く) [動] go down on your knees

「跪かなくてはいけないよ」とマリラは困惑して言った。

Anne knelt at Marilla’s knee and looked up gravely.

kneel (跪く) [動] be in or assume a position in which you bend your legs and place your weight on your knees

look up (見上げる) [動] direct one's gaze upward

アンはマリラの膝の前に跪き、真面目な顔で上を見上げた。

“Why must people kneel down to pray?

pray (祈る) [動] address a prayer to God or another deity

「どうして人は祈るために跪かなくてはいけないの?

If I really wanted to pray I’ll tell you what I’d do.

もし私が本当に祈りたいと思ったら、どうするか教えてあげる。

I’d go out into a great big field all alone or into the deep, deep, woods, and I’d look up into the sky—up—up—up—into that lovely blue sky that looks as if there was no end to its blueness.

great big field (広い野原) [名] a large area of open land

all alone (一人で) [副] without any other people

deep, deep, woods (深い深い森) [名] a large area of land covered with trees

私は一人で広い野原に出かけたり、深い深い森の中に入って、空を見上げるの。上へ上へ上へ、青さに終わりがないような美しい青い空を見上げるの。

And then I’d just feel a prayer.

そうしたら、祈りを感じるの。

Well, I’m ready.

be ready (準備ができている) [動] be prepared or available for use or action

さあ、準備はできたよ。

What am I to say?”

何て言えばいいの?」

Marilla felt more embarrassed than ever.

embarrassed (当惑した) [形] feeling or showing embarrassment

マリラはこれまで以上に当惑した。

She had intended to teach Anne the childish classic, “Now I lay me down to sleep.”

intend (思う) [動] have as one's purpose or intention

childish (子供の) [形] of or characteristic of a child or childhood

classic (定番) [名] a work of literature of acknowledged excellence that has stood the test of time

sleep (眠り) [名] the natural state of rest in which consciousness practically disappears

マリラは子供の定番の「今、私は眠りにつく」をアンに教えようと思っていた。

But she had, as I have told you, the glimmerings of a sense of humor—which is simply another name for a sense of fitness of things;

as I have told you (すでに述べたように) [句] as I have already said

sense of fitness (適合性に対する感覚) [名] the ability to be fit or to be amused by things that are fit

しかし、マリラには、すでに述べたように、ユーモアのセンスがあった。それは、物事の適合性に対する感覚の別名にすぎない。

and it suddenly occurred to her that that simple little prayer, sacred to white-robed childhood lisping at motherly knees, was entirely unsuited to this freckled witch of a girl who knew and cared nothing about God’s love, since she had never had it translated to her through the medium of human love.

occur to (気がつく) [動] come into the mind of

simple (単純な) [形] easy to understand or do

sacred (神聖な) [形] dedicated to a deity or to some religious purpose; consecrated

white-robed (白い服を着た) [形] wearing a white robe

childhood (子供時代) [名] the time of a person's life when they are a child

lisp (舌足らずに話す) [動] to speak with a lisp

motherly (母の) [形] of or like a mother

knee (膝) [名] the joint between the thigh and the lower leg

unsuited (似つかわしくない) [形] not appropriate or suitable

nothing (全く) [名] not a single thing

medium (媒体) [名] a means of doing something

human (人間の) [形] of or relating to humankind

そして、母の膝の上で舌足らずに話す白い服を着た子供時代にとって神聖な、あの単純な小さな祈りは、神の愛を全く知らず、気にもかけないこのそばかすだらけの魔女のような少女には全く似つかわしくないことに、マリラは突然気がついた。

“You’re old enough to pray for yourself, Anne,” she said finally.

old enough (十分に年をとっている) [形] having reached an age that allows one to do something

「アン、あなたはもう自分で祈れる年齢よ」とマリラはついに言った。

“Just thank God for your blessings and ask Him humbly for the things you want.”

thank (感謝する) [動] express gratitude to

blessing (祝福) [名] a special favor or gift from God

humbly (謙虚に) [副] having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance

「神様に祝福を感謝して、欲しいものを謙虚にお願いしなさい」

“Well, I’ll do my best,” promised Anne, burying her face in Marilla’s lap.

「ええ、ベストを尽くすよ」とアンはマリラの膝に顔を埋めて約束した。

“Gracious heavenly Father—that’s the way the ministers say it in church, so I suppose it’s all right in private prayer, isn’t it?” she interjected, lifting her head for a moment.

Gracious (慈悲深い) [形] kind and pleasant

heavenly (天の) [形] of or relating to heaven

minister (牧師) [名] a person authorized to perform the rites of a religion

private (個人的な) [形] belonging to or for the use of one particular person or group of people only

interject (言う) [動] say something quickly and suddenly

lift (上げる) [動] move something to a higher position

「慈悲深い天の父よ、牧師さんが教会でそう言うから、個人的な祈りでもそう言ってもいいと思うよ、ね?」とアンは頭を少し上げて言った。

“Gracious heavenly Father, I thank Thee for the White Way of Delight and the Lake of Shining Waters and Bonny and the Snow Queen.

「慈悲深い天の父よ、喜びの白い道と輝く水の湖とボニーと雪の女王をありがとうございます。

I’m really extremely grateful for them.

grateful (感謝している) [形] feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness

本当にとても感謝しています。

And that’s all the blessings I can think of just now to thank Thee for.

blessing (恵み) [名] something that brings happiness or good fortune

そして、今私が感謝できる恵みは、それだけです。

As for the things I want, they’re so numerous that it would take a great deal of time to name them all so I will only mention the two most important.

numerous (たくさん) [形] consisting of a great number

mention (言う) [動] refer to briefly

important (大事) [形] of great significance or value

欲しいものについては、とてもたくさんあるので、全部言うととても時間がかかるので、一番大事な二つだけ言うよ。

Please let me stay at Green Gables;

どうか私をグリーン・ゲイブルズに住まわせてください。

and please let me be good-looking when I grow up.

good-looking (美人) [形] attractive in appearance

そして、どうか私が大人になったら美人にして下さい。

I remain,

remain (敬具) [動] to stay in the same place or condition

敬具

“Yours respectfully, Anne Shirley.

respectfully (敬具) [副] in a way that shows respect

「敬具。アン・シャーリー

“There, did I do all right?” she asked eagerly, getting up.

do all right (ちゃんとできる) [動] to be satisfactory or adequate

get up (立ち上がる) [動] to rise from a sitting or lying position

「どう、ちゃんとできた?」と彼女は立ち上がりながら熱心に尋ねた。

“I could have made it much more flowery if I’d had a little more time to think it over.”

flowery (華やか) [形] having many flowers

「もう少し考える時間があれば、もっと華やかにできたのに」

Poor Marilla was only preserved from complete collapse by remembering that it was not irreverence, but simply spiritual ignorance on the part of Anne that was responsible for this extraordinary petition.

Poor Marilla (哀れなマリラ) [名] Marilla

preserved (免れた) [動] keep in its original state

complete collapse (完全な崩壊) [名] a situation in which something is completely destroyed or ruined

remembering (思い出した) [動] recall to the mind

irreverence (不敬) [名] lack of respect for someone or something

spiritual ignorance (宗教的な無知) [名] lack of knowledge about religion

responsible (原因) [形] having a duty to deal with or take care of something or someone

extraordinary petition (異常な祈願) [名] a request for something that is unusual or not normally allowed

哀れなマリラは、この異常な祈願の原因がアンの不敬ではなく、単に宗教的な無知であることを思い出したおかげで、完全な崩壊から免れた。

She tucked the child up in bed, mentally vowing that she should be taught a prayer the very next day, and was leaving the room with the light when Anne called her back.

tuck (寝かせる) [動] put someone to bed

mentally (心に) [副] in the mind

vow (誓う) [動] make a solemn promise

call (呼び止める) [動] cry out to (someone) in order to attract their attention

彼女は子供をベッドに寝かせ、明日にでも祈りを教えようと心に誓い、明かりを持って部屋を出ようとした時、アンに呼び止められた。

“I’ve just thought of it now.

think of (思いつく) [動] to form an idea or opinion of

now (今) [副] at the present time

「今思いついたの。

I should have said, ‘Amen’ in place of ‘yours respectfully,’ shouldn’t I?—the way the ministers do.

Amen (アーメン) [名] a word used at the end of a prayer or hymn

敬具」の代わりに「アーメン」と言うべきだったよね? 牧師さんみたいに。

I’d forgotten it, but I felt a prayer should be finished off in some way, so I put in the other.

finish off (終わらせる) [動] bring to an end

put in (入れる) [動] place (something) inside something else

それを忘れちゃったんだけど、祈りは何らかの形で終わらせるべきだと感じたから、他のを入れたの。

Do you suppose it will make any difference?”

make (ある) [動] cause to happen or exist

difference (違い) [名] the state or fact of being unlike or dissimilar

何か違いがあると思う?」

“I—I don’t suppose it will,” said Marilla.

「私はそうは思わない」とマリラは言った。

“Go to sleep now like a good child. Good night.”

go to sleep (寝る) [動] rest with eyes closed

good child (いい子) [名] a child who behaves well

「いい子だから、もう寝なさい。おやすみなさい。」

“I can only say good night tonight with a clear conscience,” said Anne, cuddling luxuriously down among her pillows.

clear conscience (良心の呵責なく) [名] a feeling of guilt or remorse for having done something wrong

say good night (おやすみなさいと言う) [動] say goodbye to someone at night

cuddle (丸まる) [動] lie or sit close together in a loving or affectionate way

luxuriously (贅沢に) [副] in a way that is very expensive or comfortable

「今夜は良心の呵責なくおやすみなさいと言えます」とアンは枕に囲まれて贅沢に丸まりながら言った。

Marilla retreated to the kitchen, set the candle firmly on the table, and glared at Matthew.

retreat (戻る) [動] move back or withdraw

firmly (しっかりと) [副] in a way that is not easily moved or changed

glare (睨みつける) [動] stare angrily or fiercely

マリラは台所に戻り、ろうそくをテーブルにしっかりと置き、マシューを睨みつけた。

“Matthew Cuthbert, it’s about time somebody adopted that child and taught her something.

it's about time (時が来た) [句] it is the right time for something to happen

somebody (誰か) [代] some person

「マシュー・カスバート、誰かがあの子を養子にして、何かを教えるべき時が来たよ。

She’s next door to a perfect heathen.

next door to (ほとんど) [副] very close to

perfect (完全な) [形] complete and correct in every way

あの子はほとんど異教徒よ。

Will you believe that she never said a prayer in her life till tonight?

say a prayer (祈る) [動] to address a prayer to God or another deity

あの子が今夜まで一度も祈ったことがないなんて信じられる?

I’ll send her to the manse tomorrow and borrow the Peep of the Day series, that’s what I’ll do.

manse (牧師館) [名] the residence of a minister of religion

borrow (借りる) [動] take and use something temporarily that belongs to someone else

Peep of the Day (一日のぞき見) [名] a series of books

series (シリーズ) [名] a number of things that are similar or related and come one after another

明日、あの子を牧師館に行かせて、一日のぞき見シリーズを借りさせるよ。そうするよ。

And she shall go to Sunday-school just as soon as I can get some suitable clothes made for her.

suitable (ふさわしい) [形] right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation

それに、あの子にふさわしい服を用意したら、すぐに日曜学校に行かせなくちゃ。

I foresee that I shall have my hands full.

foresee (予測する) [動] be aware of beforehand

have one's hands full (手一杯になる) [動] be very busy

私には手一杯になるだろうと予測している。

Well, well, we can’t get through this world without our share of trouble.

get through (生きていく) [動] to manage to live or exist

まあ、まあ、この世の中、苦労をせずに生きていけるわけじゃないよ。

I’ve had a pretty easy life of it so far, but my time has come at last and I suppose I’ll just have to make the best of it.”

have a pretty easy life of it (かなり楽な人生を送る) [動] live a life that is not difficult

so far (これまで) [副] up to this point

my time has come (私の番が来た) [名] the time for me to do something

I suppose (~と思う) [動] think or believe something

make the best of it (この状況を最大限に生かす) [動] make the most of a bad situation

これまでは、かなり楽な人生を送ってきたけど、ついに私の番が来たんだ。この状況を最大限に生かすしかないよね」

Chapter VIII: Anne’s Bringing-up Is Begun

begin (始まる) [動] start to happen or exist

第8章: アンのしつけが始まる

For reasons best known to herself, Marilla did not tell Anne that she was to stay at Green Gables until the next afternoon.

for reasons best known to oneself (自分だけが知っている理由で) [句] for reasons that one does not want to explain to others

next afternoon (翌日の午後) [名] the afternoon of the day after the current day

マリラは、自分だけが知っている理由で、アンに翌日の午後までグリーン・ゲイブルズに滞在することを伝えなかった。

During the forenoon she kept the child busy with various tasks and watched over her with a keen eye while she did them.

forenoon (午前中) [名] the period of time between sunrise and noon

keep (忙しくさせる) [動] cause to remain in a specified state

busy (忙しい) [形] having a great deal to do

various (いろいろな) [形] more than one; several

task (用事) [名] a piece of work to be done

watch over (見守る) [動] to look after and protect someone or something

keen (鋭い) [形] (of a person) having or showing a strong interest in something

午前中、マリラはアンをいろいろな用事で忙しくさせ、その間、鋭い目で彼女を見守っていた。

By noon she had concluded that Anne was smart and obedient, willing to work and quick to learn;

by noon (正午までには) [名] the middle of the day

smart (頭がよい) [形] having or showing intelligence, especially of a high level

obedient (従順な) [形] willing to obey rules or someone in authority

quick (物覚えが早い) [形] moving or capable of moving with great speed

正午までには、アンは頭がよく、従順で、働き者で、物覚えが早いと結論を下していた。

her most serious shortcoming seemed to be a tendency to fall into daydreams in the middle of a task and forget all about it until such time as she was sharply recalled to earth by a reprimand or a catastrophe.

fall into (ふける) [動] become involved in

daydream (空想) [名] a series of pleasant thoughts that distract someone from the present

until (まで) [前] up to (the point in time or the event mentioned)

sharply (引き戻される) [副] in a sudden and forceful way

reprimand (叱責) [名] a severe reproof or rebuke

catastrophe (大失敗) [名] an event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering

彼女の最も深刻な欠点は、仕事の途中で空想にふけり、叱責や大失敗によって現実に引き戻されるまで、そのことをすっかり忘れてしまう傾向にあるようだった。

When Anne had finished washing the dinner dishes she suddenly confronted Marilla with the air and expression of one desperately determined to learn the worst.

confront (向き合う) [動] face up to and deal with a problem or difficulty

desperately (必死に) [副] in a way that shows extreme need or anxiety

determine (決める) [動] cause to occur in a particular way; be the decisive factor in

learn (知る) [動] get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally

アンは夕食の皿洗いを終えると、突然マリラと向き合い、最悪の事態を知ろうと必死になっているような態度と表情を見せた。

Her thin little body trembled from head to foot;

彼女の細い小さな体は頭から足まで震えていた。

her face flushed and her eyes dilated until they were almost black;

dilate (見開く) [動] to make or become wider or larger

black (黒い) [形] of the darkest color

顔は紅潮し、目はほとんど黒くなるまで見開かれていた。

she clasped her hands tightly and said in an imploring voice:

tightly (ぎゅっと) [副] in a firm or secure manner

imploring (懇願する) [形] expressing an urgent request

彼女は両手をぎゅっと握り締め、懇願するような声で言った。

“Oh, please, Miss Cuthbert, won’t you tell me if you are going to send me away or not?

please (お願い) [動] make someone happy or satisfied

「ああ、お願い、カスバートさん、私を送り返すかどうか教えてくれませんか?

I’ve tried to be patient all the morning, but I really feel that I cannot bear not knowing any longer.

be patient (我慢する) [動] be able to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious

all the morning (午前中ずっと) [名] the period of time from sunrise to noon

cannot bear (耐えられない) [動] be unable to tolerate or endure (something)

any longer (これ以上) [副] for any more time

私は午前中ずっと我慢しようと努力したのですが、もうこれ以上知らないでいるのは耐えられないと感じています。

It’s a dreadful feeling.

恐ろしい気持ちです。

Please tell me.”

please (どうか) [副] used in polite requests

どうか教えてください。」

“You haven’t scalded the dishcloth in clean hot water as I told you to do,” said Marilla immovably.

scald (ゆすぐ) [動] wash with very hot water

dishcloth (ふきん) [名] a cloth for washing dishes

immovably (動じずに) [副] in a way that is not able to be moved

「私が言ったように、きれいなお湯でふきんをゆすいでいないよね」とマリラは動じずに言った。

“Just go and do it before you ask any more questions, Anne.”

「これ以上質問する前に、行ってそれをしなさい、アン。」

Anne went and attended to the dishcloth.

attend to (洗う) [動] to take care of or deal with something

アンは行って、ふきんを洗った。

Then she returned to Marilla and fastened imploring eyes of the latter’s face.

fasten (見つめる) [動] direct one's gaze steadily and intently

implore (懇願する) [動] beg someone earnestly to do something

それから、マリラのところに帰ってきて、マリラの顔を懇願するような目で見つめた。

“Well,” said Marilla, unable to find any excuse for deferring her explanation longer, “I suppose I might as well tell you.

be unable to (できない) [動] not have the skill, knowledge, or opportunity to do something

excuse (言い訳) [名] a reason or explanation given to justify a fault or offense

defer (先延ばしにする) [動] postpone or delay

longer (長く) [形] having a great or more than average length

might as well (してもかまわない) [動] used to say that it would be better to do something than not to do it

「そうね」とマリラは、説明を先延ばしにする言い訳が見つからずに言った。「あなたに話してもかまわないと思うよ。

Matthew and I have decided to keep you—that is, if you will try to be a good little girl and show yourself grateful.

マシューと私はあなたを預かることに決めたのよ。つまり、あなたが良い子になって、感謝の気持ちを示そうとするならね。

Why, child, whatever is the matter?”

あら、どうしたの?」

“I’m crying,” said Anne in a tone of bewilderment.

bewilderment (当惑) [名] the state of being confused or puzzled

「泣いているの」とアンは当惑した口調で言った。

“I can’t think why.

can't think (わからない) [動] be unable to understand something

「なぜだかわからない。

I’m glad as glad can be.

とても嬉しいよ。

Oh, glad doesn’t seem the right word at all.

嬉しいなんて言葉では言い表せないよ。

I was glad about the White Way and the cherry blossoms—but this!

White Way (ホワイトウェイ) [名] a street with bright lights

cherry blossom (桜) [名] the flower of the cherry tree

this (これ) [代] the thing that is being discussed or referred to

ホワイトウェイや桜は嬉しかったけど、これは!

Oh, it’s something more than glad.

嬉しいなんてもんじゃないよ。

I’m so happy.

とても幸せだよ。

I’ll try to be so good.

be good (いい子になる) [動] to behave well

いい子になるように努力するよ。

It will be uphill work, I expect, for Mrs. Thomas often told me I was desperately wicked.

uphill work (大変な努力) [名] a task that is very difficult to do

desperately (とても) [副] to a great extent or degree

wicked (悪い) [形] morally bad or wrong

大変な努力が必要になると思うよ。だって、トーマスさんはよく私に、私はとても悪い子だって言ってたんだもの。

However, I’ll do my very best.

however (でも) [接] nevertheless; on the other hand; yet

でも、できる限り頑張るよ。

But can you tell me why I’m crying?”

でも、私が泣いている理由を教えて?」

“I suppose it’s because you’re all excited and worked up,” said Marilla disapprovingly.

excited (興奮している) [形] feeling or showing great happiness or pleasure

worked up (神経が高ぶっている) [形] in a state of nervous excitement or anxiety

「興奮して、神経が高ぶっているからだろう」とマリラは不満そうに言った。

“Sit down on that chair and try to calm yourself.

calm (落ち着く) [動] make or become less agitated or excited

「あの椅子に座って、落ち着きなさい。

I’m afraid you both cry and laugh far too easily.

far too (あまりに) [副] to a very great degree

easily (簡単に) [副] without difficulty

あなたは泣くのも笑うのもあまりに簡単すぎるようね。

Yes, you can stay here and we will try to do right by you.

ええ、ここにいてもいいし、私たちはあなたに正しいことをしようと努力するよ。

You must go to school; but it’s only a fortnight till vacation so it isn’t worth while for you to start before it opens again in September.”

fortnight (二週間) [名] a period of two weeks

vacation (休み) [名] a holiday during which people relax and enjoy away from home

September (九月) [名] the ninth month of the year

学校には行かなくてはならないが、休みまでたった二週間しかないから、九月に再開するまで始める価値はない。」

“What am I to call you?” asked Anne.

「あなたを何と呼べばいいの?」とアンが尋ねた。

“Shall I always say Miss Cuthbert?

「いつもカスバートさんと呼ぶべきかしら?

Can I call you Aunt Marilla?”

Aunt Marilla (マリラおばさん) [名] the name of a person

マリラおばさんと呼んでもいい?」

“No; you’ll call me just plain Marilla.

plain (ただ) [形] simple, ordinary, or without much decoration

「いいえ、ただマリラと呼びなさい。

I’m not used to being called Miss Cuthbert and it would make me nervous.”

nervous (緊張する) [形] feeling or showing nervousness

カスバートさんと呼ばれるのは慣れていないし、そう呼ばれると緊張するよ。」

“It sounds awfully disrespectful to just say Marilla,” protested Anne.

awfully (ひどく) [副] very

disrespectful (失礼な) [形] showing a lack of respect

protest (抗議する) [動] express an objection to something

「ただマリラと呼ぶのはひどく失礼に聞こえるよ」とアンは抗議した。

“I guess there’ll be nothing disrespectful in it if you’re careful to speak respectfully.

be careful (気を付ける) [動] take care to avoid damage, risk, or error

「丁寧に話すように気をつければ、失礼なことは何もないと思いますよ。

Everybody, young and old, in Avonlea calls me Marilla except the minister.

牧師以外は、アヴォンリーの老若男女みんなが私をマリラと呼ぶのよ。

He says Miss Cuthbert—when he thinks of it.”

think of (思い出す) [動] recall to the mind

牧師はカスバートさんと呼ぶわー思い出したときにね。」

“I’d love to call you Aunt Marilla,” said Anne wistfully.

love (呼びたい) [動] be extremely fond of

「マリラおばさんと呼びたいよ」とアンは物欲しそうに言った。

“I’ve never had an aunt or any relation at all—not even a grandmother.

aunt (おばさん) [名] the sister of your mother or father

relation (親戚) [名] a person who is connected with another by blood or marriage

grandmother (おばあちゃん) [名] the mother of your father or mother

「私にはおばさんや親戚がいなかったのよーおばあちゃんさえも。

It would make me feel as if I really belonged to you.

そうすれば、本当にあなたの家族の一員になったような気がするよ。

Can’t I call you Aunt Marilla?”

マリラおばさんと呼んでもいい?」

“No. I’m not your aunt

「だめよ。私はあなたのおばさんではないし、

and I don’t believe in calling people names that don’t belong to them.”

それに、私は人のことをその人のものではない名前で呼ぶのは好きではないの。」

“But we could imagine you were my aunt.”

「でも、私のおばさんだと想像してもいいでしょう?」

“I couldn’t,” said Marilla grimly.

「私はできないよ」とマリラは厳しく言った。

“Do you never imagine things different from what they really are?”

reality (現実) [名] the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea of them

「現実とは違うことを想像することはないんですか?」

asked Anne wide-eyed.

アンは目を大きく見開いて尋ねた。

“No.”

「ないよ」

“Oh!” Anne drew a long breath.

「ああ!」アンは長い息を吸った。

“Oh, Miss—Marilla, how much you miss!”

miss (損をする) [動] fail to hit, reach, or come into contact with (something aimed at)

「ああ、マリラさん、あなたはどれだけ損をしているのか!」

“I don’t believe in imagining things different from what they really are,” retorted Marilla.

believe in (信じる) [動] have faith in the truth or existence of

「私は物事を実際とは違うように想像するのは信じない」とマリラは言い返した。

“When the Lord puts us in certain circumstances He doesn’t mean for us to imagine them away.

Lord (神様) [名] the creator and ruler of the universe and source of all moral authority; the supreme being

circumstance (状況) [名] a fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action

「神様が私たちをある状況に置く時、私たちがそれを想像で取り除くことを意図しているわけではない。

And that reminds me.

remind (思い出させる) [動] cause someone to remember something

ところで思い出した。

Go into the sitting room, Anne—be sure your feet are clean and don’t let any flies in—and bring me out the illustrated card that’s on the mantelpiece.

go into (行く) [動] move or travel toward or into

sitting room (居間) [名] a room in a house for general everyday use

clean (きれいにする) [動] make free of dirt, marks, or mess, especially by washing, wiping, or brushing

fly (ハエ) [名] a small winged insect

let in (入れる) [動] allow to enter

bring (持ってくる) [動] take or carry with oneself to a place

illustrated card (絵葉書) [名] a card with a picture on it

mantelpiece (マントルピース) [名] a shelf above a fireplace

居間に行きなさい、アン、足をきれいに洗って、ハエを中に入れないようにして、マントルピースの上にある絵葉書を持ってきなさい。

The Lord’s Prayer is on it and you’ll devote your spare time this afternoon to learning it off by heart.

The Lord's Prayer (主の祈り) [名] a prayer that Jesus taught his disciples

devote (捧げる) [動] give all of one's time or energy to a particular person, activity, or cause

spare time (空き時間) [名] time when you are not working or doing anything in particular

off by heart (暗記する) [動] to know something so well that you can remember it exactly

主の祈りが書いてある、午後の空き時間にそれを暗記しなさい。

There’s to be no more of such praying as I heard last night.”

no more (二度と) [副] not anymore; not any longer

praying (祈り) [名] the act of praying

昨夜聞いたような祈りは二度と聞きたくない。」

“I suppose I was very awkward,” said Anne apologetically, “but then, you see, I’d never had any practice.

awkward (ぎこちない) [形] clumsy or lacking in skill

apologetically (申し訳なさそうに) [副] in a way that shows you are sorry for something

practice (練習) [名] the action of regularly playing a sport or doing an activity in order to improve your skill at it

「とてもぎこちなかったと思うよ」とアンは申し訳なさそうに言った。「でも、練習したことがなかったのよ。

You couldn’t really expect a person to pray very well the first time she tried, could you?

first time (初めて) [名] the first occasion on which something happens or is done

try (試す) [動] make an attempt or effort to do something

初めて祈る人に上手に祈れなんて期待できないでしょう?

I thought out a splendid prayer after I went to bed, just as I promised you I would.

think out (考え出す) [動] to manage to produce, deliver, or present something by inventing, creating, thinking of, or obtaining it

約束した通り、ベッドに入ってから素晴らしい祈りを考え出したのよ。

It was nearly as long as a minister’s and so poetical.

poetical (詩的) [形] having the characteristics or qualities of poetry

牧師さんの祈りと同じくらい長くて、とても詩的だったよ。

But would you believe it?

でも、信じられる?

I couldn’t remember one word when I woke up this morning.

今朝起きたら一言も思い出せなかった。

And I’m afraid I’ll never be able to think out another one as good.

be afraid (心配だ) [動] be worried or anxious

think out (考える) [動] to think about something carefully and thoroughly

another one (別の祈り) [名] an additional one

as good (良い) [形] of a high standard or quality

あんなに良い祈りはもう二度と考えられそうにない。

Somehow, things never are so good when they’re thought out a second time.

second (二度目) [形] coming after the first in time or order; 2nd

どういうわけか、二度目に考えた祈りはあんなに良くない。

Have you ever noticed that?”

気づいたことある?」

“Here is something for you to notice, Anne.

「アン、気をつけなきゃいけないことがあるよ。

When I tell you to do a thing I want you to obey me at once and not stand stock-still and discourse about it.

obey (従う) [動] follow the commands, instructions, or guidance of

stand (立つ) [動] be in or assume a position in which you put your weight on your feet but not on your knees

discourse (議論する) [動] talk or write about a subject at length and in detail

何かするように言ったら、すぐに従ってほしいの。棒立ちになって議論しないで。

Just you go and do as I bid you.”

bid (言う) [動] express a wish or command

行って、言われた通りにしなさい」

Anne promptly departed for the sitting-room across the hall;

promptly (すぐに) [副] without delay or hesitation

depart (向かう) [動] leave a place

sitting-room (居間) [名] a room in a house for general everyday use

アンはすぐに玄関を渡って居間に向かった。

she failed to return; after waiting ten minutes Marilla laid down her knitting and marched after her with a grim expression.

fail to (し損なう) [動] not succeed in doing or achieving something

lay down (置く) [動] put something down in a flat position

march (行進する) [動] walk in a military manner with regular and measured tread

彼女は戻って来なかった。10分待った後、マリラは編み物を置いて、険しい表情で彼女の後を追った。

She found Anne standing motionless before a picture hanging on the wall between the two windows, with her eyes a-star with dreams.

motionless (動かずに) [形] not moving

彼女はアンが2つの窓の間の壁に掛けられた絵の前で動かずに立っているのを見つけた。彼女の目は夢で輝いていた。

The white and green light strained through apple trees and clustering vines outside fell over the rapt little figure with a half-unearthly radiance.

white (白) [名] the color of milk or fresh snow

apple tree (リンゴの木) [名] a tree that produces apples

cluster (つる植物) [名] a collection of things

fall over (照らす) [動] move or cause to move from a standing or upright position to a lying or prostrate position

rapt (うっとりした) [形] carried away with emotion

figure (姿) [名] a number representing a particular quantity

unearthly (この世のものとは思えない) [形] not of this world; supernatural

radiance (輝き) [名] the quality or state of being radiant

外のリンゴの木とつる植物を通して差し込む白と緑の光が、半分この世のものとは思えない輝きを放ちながら、うっとりとした小さな姿を照らしていた。

“Anne, whatever are you thinking of?” demanded Marilla sharply.

be thinking of (考えている) [動] be considering or planning something

sharply (きっぱりと) [副] in a quick and direct way

「アン、いったい何を考えているの?」とマリラはきっぱりと尋ねた。

Anne came back to earth with a start.

earth (現実) [名] the planet on which we live

start (びっくり) [名] a sudden involuntary movement

アンはびっくりして現実に戻った。

“That,” she said, pointing to the picture—a rather vivid chromo entitled, “Christ Blessing Little Children”—“and I was just imagining I was one of them—that I was the little girl in the blue dress, standing off by herself in the corner as if she didn’t belong to anybody, like me.

point to (指さす) [動] to direct someone's attention to something

Christ (キリスト) [名] the central figure of Christianity

bless (祝福する) [動] to ask God to look after someone or something

stand off (一人ぼっちで立つ) [動] to keep or stay at a distance

corner (隅っこ) [名] the area or space where two or more sides or edges meet

belong to (属する) [動] to be a member of or connected with a group or organization

「あれです」と彼女は絵を指さした。それは「キリストが子供たちを祝福する」と題された、かなり鮮やかなクロモリトグラフだった。「そして、私は自分がその中の一人だと想像していたのです。私は青いドレスを着た小さな女の子で、私のように誰にも属していないかのように、隅っこで一人ぼっちで立っていました。

She looks lonely and sad, don’t you think?

彼女は孤独で悲しそうに見えますね?

I guess she hadn’t any father or mother of her own.

彼女には父親も母親もいなかったのでしょう。

But she wanted to be blessed, too, so she just crept shyly up on the outside of the crowd, hoping nobody would notice her—except Him.

be blessed (祝福される) [動] be made holy

too (また) [副] in addition; also; as well

creep (忍び寄る) [動] move slowly and carefully, especially in order to avoid being seen or heard

crowd (群衆) [名] a large group of people gathered together

でも彼女も祝福されたかったので、誰にも気づかれないように、群衆の外側に恥ずかしそうに忍び寄ったのです。

I’m sure I know just how she felt.

how (気持ち) [名] the way that something is done or happens

彼女の気持ちはよくわかるよ。

Her heart must have beat and her hands must have got cold, like mine did when I asked you if I could stay.

beat (ドキドキする) [動] to make a regular sound

cold (冷たい) [形] having a low temperature

彼女の心臓はドキドキして、手は冷たくなっていたに違いないよ。私がここにいてもいいかどうか尋ねた時の私みたいに。

She was afraid He mightn’t notice her.

彼女は彼が自分を気づかないのではないかと心配だったのです。

But it’s likely He did, don’t you think?

likely (ありそうな) [形] having a high probability of occurring or being true

でも、気づいたと思うよ。

I’ve been trying to imagine it all out—her edging a little nearer all the time until she was quite close to Him;

all out (ずっと) [副] with all one's strength or effort

edge (近づく) [動] move slowly and carefully

a little nearer (少しずつ) [副] to a small extent or degree

all the time (ずっと) [副] continuously

quite close (すぐ近く) [形] very near

ずっと想像しようとしていたのよ。彼女が少しずつ近づいていって、ついに彼のすぐ近くまで行くところを。

and then He would look at her and put His hand on her hair and oh, such a thrill of joy as would run over her!

run over (駆け巡る) [動] move quickly over or across

そして彼が彼女を見て、彼女の髪に手を置く。そして、ああ、彼女を駆け巡る喜びの震え!

But I wish the artist hadn’t painted Him so sorrowful looking.

artist (画家) [名] a person who produces paintings or drawings as a profession or hobby

sorrowful (悲しそう) [形] feeling or showing sorrow

でも、画家が彼をそんなに悲しそうに描かなければよかったのに。

All His pictures are like that, if you’ve noticed.

彼の絵は全部そんな感じよ。気づいてた?

But I don’t believe He could really have looked so sad or the children would have been afraid of Him.”

afraid (怖がる) [形] filled with fear or apprehension

でも、彼が本当にそんなに悲しそうだったとは思えないよ。でなければ子供たちが彼を怖がったでしょう。」

“Anne,” said Marilla, wondering why she had not broken into this speech long before, “you shouldn’t talk that way.

break into (割って入る) [動] to enter something by force

「アン」とマリラは言った。なぜもっと早くこの話に割って入らなかったのか不思議に思いつつ、「そんな風に話すべきではないよ。

It’s irreverent—positively irreverent.”

irreverent (不敬な) [形] showing a lack of respect for someone or something

不敬なのよ、まったく不敬なのよ。」

Anne’s eyes marveled.

marvel (驚嘆する) [動] be filled with wonder or astonishment

アンの目は驚嘆した。

“Why, I felt just as reverent as could be.

reverent (敬虔な) [形] showing deep respect for God or for something else that is holy

「ええ、私はできる限り敬虔な気持ちでした。

I’m sure I didn’t mean to be irreverent.”

be irreverent (不敬な) [動] showing a lack of respect for someone or something

不敬なつもりはなかったんです。」

“Well I don’t suppose you did—but it doesn’t sound right to talk so familiarly about such things.

familiarly (馴れ馴れしく) [副] in a way that is too friendly or informal

「そうね、そうとは思わないけど、でもそんな事についてそんなに馴れ馴れしく話すのは正しく聞こえないよ。

And another thing, Anne, when I send you after something you’re to bring it at once and not fall into mooning and imagining before pictures.

another (もう一つ) [形] one more; an additional

fall into (陥る) [動] become involved in or affected by

moon (ぼんやりする) [動] spend time doing nothing in particular

そしてもう一つ、アン、私が何かを取りに行かせたら、すぐに持ってきて、絵の前でぼんやりしたり想像したりしないように。

Remember that.

覚えておきなさい。

Take that card and come right to the kitchen.

card (カード) [名] a piece of thick, stiff paper or thin pasteboard, in particular one used for writing or printing on

right (すぐに) [副] immediately; without delay

そのカードを持ってすぐに台所に来なさい。

Now, sit down in the corner and learn that prayer off by heart.”

さあ、隅に座って、その祈りを暗記しなさい。」

Anne set the card up against the jugful of apple blossoms she had brought in to decorate the dinner-table—Marilla had eyed that decoration askance, but had said nothing—propped her chin on her hands, and fell to studying it intently for several silent minutes.

set up (立てる) [動] to put something in a position

against (横に) [前] in opposition to

jugful (つぼみ) [名] the amount that a jug can hold

apple blossom (リンゴの花) [名] the flower of an apple tree

bring in (持ってくる) [動] to cause to come in

decorate (飾る) [動] to make something more attractive by adding things to it

dinner table (夕食のテーブル) [名] a table where dinner is eaten

eye (見る) [動] to look at

askance (横目で) [副] with a sideways or oblique glance

prop (支える) [動] to support or hold up

fall to (眺める) [動] to start doing something

study (熱心に眺める) [動] to read and learn about a subject

intently (熱心に) [副] with a lot of attention or effort

minute (分) [名] a unit of time equal to 60 seconds

アンは、夕食のテーブルを飾るために持ってきたリンゴの花のつぼみの横にカードを立て、マリラはその飾り付けを横目で見ていたが何も言わなかったが、両手で顎を支え、黙って数分間熱心にそれを眺めた。

“I like this,” she announced at length.

「これが好き」と彼女は長々と宣言した。

“It’s beautiful. I’ve heard it before—I heard the superintendent of the asylum Sunday school say it over once.

superintendent (校長先生) [名] a person who manages or supervises an organization or activity

Sunday school (日曜学校) [名] a school that provides religious education on Sundays

「美しい。前に聞いたことがあるよ。孤児院の日曜学校の校長先生が一度言っているのを聞いたことがある。

But I didn’t like it then.

でも、その時は好きじゃなかった。

He had such a cracked voice and he prayed it so mournfully.

cracked (かすれた) [形] having a break or crack

mournfully (悲しげに) [副] in a mournful manner

彼はひどくかすれた声で、とても悲しげに祈った。

I really felt sure he thought praying was a disagreeable duty.

彼は祈りは不愉快な義務だと思っているに違いないと思った。

This isn’t poetry, but it makes me feel just the same way poetry does.

これは詩ではないけれど、詩と同じように感じさせてくれるよ。

‘Our Father who art in heaven hallowed be Thy name.’ That is just like a line of music.

Our Father (われらの父) [名] the first two words of the Lord's Prayer

heaven (天) [名] the sky

hallowed (崇められる) [動] honor as holy

「天にましますわれらの父よ、御名が崇められますように」まるで音楽の1節みたい。

Oh, I’m so glad you thought of making me learn this, Miss—Marilla.”

ああ、これを覚えさせようと思ってくださって、本当に嬉しいよ、マリラさん」

“Well, learn it and hold your tongue,” said Marilla shortly.

「じゃあ、覚えて、口を閉じて」とマリラは短く言った。

Anne tipped the vase of apple blossoms near enough to bestow a soft kiss on a pink-cupped bud, and then studied diligently for some moments longer.

tip (傾ける) [動] cause to lean or slant

vase (花瓶) [名] a container used to hold flowers or other plants

bestow (与える) [動] confer or present as a gift, honor, or award

kiss (キス) [名] a touch with the lips in affection, greeting, or as a sign of sexual desire

bud (つぼみ) [名] a small swelling on a plant that will develop into a flower, leaf, or shoot

study (勉強する) [動] read and understand something

diligently (熱心に) [副] in a way that shows care and effort in your work or duties

アンはリンゴの花の花瓶を傾けて、ピンクのつぼみにそっとキスをしてから、しばらく熱心に勉強した。

“Marilla,” she demanded presently, “do you think that I shall ever have a bosom friend in Avonlea?”

bosom friend (親友) [名] a very close friend

「マリラ」と彼女はすぐに尋ねた。「私にエボンリーで親友ができると思う?」

“A—a what kind of friend?”

friend (友達) [名] a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection

「どんな友達?」

“A bosom friend—an intimate friend, you know—a really kindred spirit to whom I can confide my inmost soul.

intimate friend (心を許せる友達) [名] a very close friend

inmost soul (心の奥底) [名] the deepest part of one's being

「親友よ、心を許せる友達、私の心の奥底を打ち明けられる本当に気の合う人。

I’ve dreamed of meeting her all my life.

ずっとそんな人に会うのを夢見てきたの。

I never really supposed I would, but so many of my loveliest dreams have come true all at once that perhaps this one will, too.

本当に会えるとは思っていなかったけど、私の素敵な夢の多くが一度に叶ったから、これも叶うかもしれないよ。

Do you think it’s possible?”

possible (可能) [形] able to be done or achieved

可能だと思う?」

“Diana Barry lives over at Orchard Slope and she’s about your age.

Diana Barry (ダイアナ・バリー) [名] a character in the story

「ダイアナ・バリーはオーチャード・スロープに住んでいて、あなたと同じくらいの年齢よ。

She’s a very nice little girl, and perhaps she will be a playmate for you when she comes home.

come home (帰って来る) [動] return to one's home

とても良い子で、帰って来たら遊び相手になってくれるかもしれないよ。

She’s visiting her aunt over at Carmody just now.

今はカーモディのおばさんのところへ遊びに行ってるのよ。

You’ll have to be careful how you behave yourself, though.

careful (気を付ける) [形] taking care to avoid harm or damage

でも、自分の振る舞いには気を付けないとね。

Mrs. Barry is a very particular woman.

Mrs. Barry (バリーさん) [名] a woman

particular (気難しい) [形] having a strong liking for or dislike of something

バリーさんはとても気難しい人だから。

She won’t let Diana play with any little girl who isn’t nice and good.”

play (遊ぶ) [動] engage in an activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose

ダイアナに、行儀の悪い子とは遊ばせたくないのよ。」

Anne looked at Marilla through the apple blossoms, her eyes aglow with interest.

interest (興味) [名] a feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone

アンはリンゴの花越しにマリラを見つめ、興味津々といった様子だった。

“What is Diana like?

「ダイアナってどんな子?

Her hair isn’t red, is it?

isn't (〜ではない) [助] am not, is not, are not

髪の毛は赤くないよね?

Oh, I hope not.

ああ、そうならないように願うよ。

It’s bad enough to have red hair myself, but I positively couldn’t endure it in a bosom friend.”

endure (耐える) [動] tolerate something difficult or unpleasant

私自身が赤毛なのは十分にひどいことだけど、親友が赤毛なんて絶対に耐えられないよ」

“Diana is a very pretty little girl.

「ダイアナはとてもかわいい女の子よ。

She has black eyes and hair and rosy cheeks.

rosy (バラ色の) [形] of a color like that of a rose

cheek (ほっぺた) [名] either side of the face below the eye and between the ear and the nose

黒い目と髪の毛で、バラ色のほっぺたをしているよ。

And she is good and smart, which is better than being pretty.”

それに、優しくて頭がいいの、それはかわいいよりもいいことよ」

Marilla was as fond of morals as the Duchess in Wonderland, and was firmly convinced that one should be tacked on to every remark made to a child who was being brought up.

morals (道徳) [名] a set of principles or rules that are accepted by a particular group of people

Duchess (公爵夫人) [名] the wife of a duke

Wonderland (不思議の国) [名] a fictional country created by Lewis Carroll

be convinced (確信している) [動] be certain about something

be tacked on (付け加える) [動] be added to something

remark (言葉) [名] something that you say

be brought up (育てられる) [動] be raised by someone

マリラは不思議の国の公爵夫人と同じくらい道徳が好きで、育てている子供に言う言葉には必ず道徳を加えるべきだと固く信じていた。

But Anne waved the moral inconsequently aside

aside (わきへ) [副] to or on one side

しかしアンは道徳を無視して、

and seized only on the delightful possibilities before it.

seize (つかみ取る) [動] take hold of suddenly and forcibly

目の前の楽しい可能性だけをつかみ取った。

“Oh, I’m so glad she’s pretty.

「ああ、彼女がきれいでよかったよ。

Next to being beautiful oneself—and that’s impossible in my case—it would be best to have a beautiful bosom friend.

oneself (自分) [名] a person's own self

impossible (不可能) [形] not possible

自分が美しいことの次に、私の場合はそれは不可能だけど、美しい親友がいることが一番いいよ。

When I lived with Mrs. Thomas she had a bookcase in her sitting room with glass doors.

bookcase (本棚) [名] a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books

glass door (ガラス戸) [名] a door made of glass

私がトーマス夫人と住んでいた時、彼女は居間にガラス戸の本棚を持っていた。

There weren’t any books in it;

be in (入っている) [動] be contained or enclosed in

そこには本は入っていなかった。

Mrs. Thomas kept her best china and her preserves there—when she had any preserves to keep.

china (陶磁器) [名] a hard, fine-grained, usually white, translucent or semitranslucent ceramic ware

when (時) [接] at or during the time that

トーマス夫人はそこに一番いい陶磁器とジャムを保管していた。ジャムを保管する時だけだけど。

One of the doors was broken.

break (壊れる) [動] separate into pieces as a result of impact or stress

戸の1つが壊れていた。

Mr. Thomas smashed it one night when he was slightly intoxicated.

smash (壊す) [動] break or destroy violently

one night (ある夜) [名] a night

slightly (少し) [副] to a small degree

intoxicated (酔っ払って) [形] affected by alcohol

トーマスさんが酔っ払ってある夜に壊したんだ。

But the other was whole and I used to pretend that my reflection in it was another little girl who lived in it.

whole (壊れていない) [形] not broken or damaged

reflection (映る姿) [名] the throwing back by a surface of light, heat, or sound without absorbing it

live (住んでいる) [動] have as one's permanent home

でももう1つは壊れていなくて、私はそこに映る自分の姿がそこに住んでいる別の少女のふりをしていた。

I called her Katie Maurice, and we were very intimate.

Katie Maurice (ケイティ・モーリス) [名] a name

intimate (仲がいい) [形] having a very close relationship

私は彼女をケイティ・モーリスと呼んでいて、私たちはとても仲が良かった。

I used to talk to her by the hour, especially on Sunday, and tell her everything.

Sunday (日曜日) [名] the first day of the week

私は彼女と何時間も話していた、特に日曜日には、そして彼女に全てを話していた。

Katie was the comfort and consolation of my life.

Katie (ケイティ) [名] a female given name

ケイティは私の人生の慰めと慰めだった。

We used to pretend that the bookcase was enchanted and that if I only knew the spell I could open the door and step right into the room where Katie Maurice lived, instead of into Mrs. Thomas’ shelves of preserves and china.

be enchanted (魔法がかかる) [動] be under a spell

spell (呪文) [名] a word or formula believed to have magical power

step (入る) [動] move or travel by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, never having both feet off the ground at once

shelf (棚) [名] a long, flat piece of wood or rigid material, attached to a wall or forming part of a bookcase or other furniture, that provides a surface for the storage or display of objects

私たちは本棚に魔法がかかっていて、呪文さえ知っていればドアを開けて、トーマス夫人のジャムや陶器の棚ではなく、ケイティ・モーリスが住んでいる部屋に直接入ることができるというふりをしていた。

And then Katie Maurice would have taken me by the hand and led me out into a wonderful place, all flowers and sunshine and fairies, and we would have lived there happy for ever after.

lead (導く) [動] cause to go with oneself by holding and guiding

fairy (妖精) [名] a small imaginary being of human form that has magical powers

そしてケイティ・モーリスは私の手を取り、花と太陽と妖精のいる素晴らしい場所に連れて行ってくれ、私たちはそこで幸せに暮らしたでしょう。

When I went to live with Mrs. Hammond it just broke my heart to leave Katie Maurice.

go to live with (一緒に住むようになる) [動] start living with someone

break one's heart (つらい) [動] cause someone to feel very sad

私がハモンド夫人と一緒に住むようになったとき、ケイティ・モーリスと別れるのは本当につらかった。

She felt it dreadfully, too, I know she did, for she was crying when she kissed me good-bye through the bookcase door.

dreadfully (ひどく) [副] in a very bad or serious way

when (とき) [接] at the time that

kiss (キスをする) [動] to touch or press with the lips as a sign of love, sexual desire, or greeting

good-bye (さようなら) [間] a phrase used to express a farewell

彼女もひどく悲しんだ、本棚のドア越しに別れのキスをしたとき、彼女は泣いていたから。

There was no bookcase at Mrs. Hammond’s.

There was (~がなかった) [動] to exist or be present

ハモンド夫人の家には本棚がなかった。

But just up the river a little way from the house there was a long green little valley, and the loveliest echo lived there.

just up (少し上) [副] a little higher

echo (こだま) [名] a sound or series of sounds caused by the reflection of sound waves from a surface back to the listener

でも、家から少し川を上ったところに、緑の長い小さな谷があり、そこには素敵なこだまがあった。

It echoed back every word you said, even if you didn’t talk a bit loud.

echo (反響させる) [動] to repeat or imitate

あまり大きな声で話さなくても、言った言葉をすべて反響させた。

So I imagined that it was a little girl called Violetta and we were great friends and I loved her almost as well as I loved Katie Maurice—not quite, but almost, you know.

Violetta (ヴィオレッタ) [名] a female given name

well (同じくらい) [副] to a high standard

だから、私はそれをヴィオレッタという小さな女の子だと想像して、私たちは大の仲良しで、私は彼女をケイティ・モーリスを愛したのと同じくらい愛していた。

The night before I went to the asylum I said good-bye to Violetta, and oh, her good-bye came back to me in such sad, sad tones.

say good-bye (別れを告げる) [動] express a farewell

孤児院に行く前の晩、私はヴィオレッタに別れを告げた。ああ、彼女の別れの言葉はとても悲しい、悲しい音色で私に戻ってきた。

I had become so attached to her that I hadn’t the heart to imagine a bosom friend at the asylum, even if there had been any scope for imagination there.”

become attached to (愛着がわく) [動] to start to like someone or something a lot

私は彼女にとても愛着がわいていたから、孤児院で想像の余地があったとしても、孤児院で親友を想像する気にはなれなかった。」

“I think it’s just as well there wasn’t,” said Marilla drily.

just as well (よかった) [副] fortunately

「いなかったのはよかったと思う」とマリラは辛口に言った。

“I don’t approve of such goings-on. You seem to half believe your own imaginations.

approve (認める) [動] have or express a favorable opinion of

goings-on (行い) [名] events or behavior

「私はそんな行いを認めない。あなたは自分の想像を半分信じているようだ。

It will be well for you to have a real live friend to put such nonsense out of your head.

nonsense (ナンセンス) [名] something that is foolish or unreasonable

あなたの頭からそんなナンセンスを出すために、本物の生きた友人を持つことはあなたにとって良いことだろう。

But don’t let Mrs. Barry hear you talking about your Katie Maurices and your Violettas or she’ll think you tell stories.”

Katie Maurices (ケイティ・モーリス) [名] a character in Anne of Green Gables

Violettas (ヴィオレッタ) [名] a character in Anne of Green Gables

talking (話す) [動] speak or converse

でも、ケイティ・モーリスやヴィオレッタの話をしているのをバリーさんに聞かれないように。でないと、作り話をしていると思われてしまう。」

“Oh, I won’t. I couldn’t talk of them to everybody—their memories are too sacred for that.

couldn't (できないよ) [助] could not

memory (思い出) [名] the retention of information over time

sacred (神聖すぎる) [形] consecrated to some deity, to some religious purpose, or to some special use

「ああ、言わないよ。みんなに話すことなんてできないよ。彼女たちの思い出はそんなには神聖すぎるもの。

But I thought I’d like to have you know about them.

like (思う) [動] to be fond of or to be pleased with

でも、あなたに知ってほしいと思ったの。

Oh, look, here’s a big bee just tumbled out of an apple blossom.

ああ、見て、大きな蜂がリンゴの花から落ちてきたよ。

Just think what a lovely place to live—in an apple blossom!

リンゴの花の中なんて、なんて素敵な住処なんだろう!

Fancy going to sleep in it when the wind was rocking it.

go to sleep (眠る) [動] fall asleep

風に揺られながら眠るなんて素敵ね。

If I wasn’t a human girl I think I’d like to be a bee and live among the flowers.”

私が人間の女の子じゃなかったら、蜂になって花の中で暮らしたいな。」

“Yesterday you wanted to be a sea gull,” sniffed Marilla.

want (なる) [動] wish or hope for

sea gull (カモメ) [名] a bird that lives near the sea

「昨日はカモメになりたかったのに」とマリラは鼻を鳴らした。

“I think you are very fickle minded.

fickle (気まぐれ) [形] often changing your mind about what you like or want

「あなたは本当に気まぐれね。

I told you to learn that prayer and not talk.

祈りを覚えなさいと言ったでしょう。おしゃべりしないで。

But it seems impossible for you to stop talking if you’ve got anybody that will listen to you.

でも、誰かが聞いてくれると、あなたは話すのを止められないようね。

So go up to your room and learn it.”

だから、部屋に行って覚えなさい。」

“Oh, I know it pretty nearly all now—all but just the last line.”

just (だけ) [副] only

「ああ、もうほとんど覚えました。最後の一行だけです。」

“Well, never mind, do as I tell you.

never mind (気にするな) [動] don't worry about it

do as I tell you (私の言う通りにしなさい) [動] follow my instructions

「まあ、いいよ、私の言う通りにしなさい。

Go to your room and finish learning it well, and stay there until I call you down to help me get tea.”

go to (行く) [動] move or travel toward or into

部屋に行って、ちゃんと覚えるまで勉強しなさい。お茶の準備を手伝ってもらうために呼ぶまでそこにいなさい。」

“Can I take the apple blossoms with me for company?” pleaded Anne.

company (連れ) [名] a guest or guests

plead (懇願する) [動] make an emotional appeal

「リンゴの花を連れて行ってもいいですか?」とアンは懇願した。

“No; you don’t want your room cluttered up with flowers.

clutter up (散らかす) [動] to fill or cover with things in a disorderly way

「だめよ。部屋を花で散らかしたくないでしょ。

You should have left them on the tree in the first place.”

そもそも木につけたままにしておけばよかったのよ。」

“I did feel a little that way, too,” said Anne.

「私も少しそう感じました」とアンは言った。

“I kind of felt I shouldn’t shorten their lovely lives by picking them—I wouldn’t want to be picked if I were an apple blossom.

shorten (短くする) [動] to make or become shorter

lovely (愛らしい) [形] very attractive or pleasing

life (命) [名] the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter, including the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death or a state of appa...

pick (摘む) [動] to remove (something) from a plant

「摘んで彼らの愛らしい命を短くするべきではないような気がしました。私がリンゴの花だったら摘まれたくないです。

But the temptation was irresistible.

temptation (誘惑) [名] a strong desire to have or do something that you know you should not

irresistible (勝てない) [形] too strong or attractive to be resisted

でも誘惑に勝てませんでした。

What do you do when you meet with an irresistible temptation?”

meet with (出会う) [動] come across or encounter

irresistible (抵抗できない) [形] too strong or pleasing to be resisted

あなたは抵抗できない誘惑に出会ったらどうしますか?」

“Anne, did you hear me tell you to go to your room?”

「アン、自分の部屋に行くように言ったのが聞こえなかったのか?」

Anne sighed, retreated to the east gable, and sat down in a chair by the window.

アンはため息をつき、東の切妻に戻り、窓際の椅子に腰を下ろした。

“There—I know this prayer.

「ほら、この祈りは知ってる。

I learned that last sentence coming upstairs.

最後の文は階段を上りながら覚えたの。

Now I’m going to imagine things into this room so that they’ll always stay imagined.

これからこの部屋にいろいろなものを想像して、いつまでも想像したままにしておこう。

The floor is covered with a white velvet carpet with pink roses all over it and there are pink silk curtains at the windows.

carpet (カーペット) [名] a floor covering made of thick woven fabric

pink (ピンクの) [形] of a color intermediate between red and white

床にはピンクのバラがいっぱい描かれた白いビロードのカーペットが敷かれ、窓にはピンクの絹のカーテンがかかっている。

The walls are hung with gold and silver brocade tapestry.

silver (銀) [名] a white precious metal

brocade (錦織) [名] a rich fabric woven with a raised design

tapestry (タペストリー) [名] a piece of thick textile fabric with a design woven into it, used as a wall hanging or furniture covering

壁には金と銀の錦織のタペストリーが掛けられている。

The furniture is mahogany.

furniture (家具) [名] the movable, generally functional, articles that equip a room, house etc

mahogany (マホガニー) [名] a reddish-brown timber from a tropical tree

家具はマホガニー製。

I never saw any mahogany, but it does sound so luxurious.

luxurious (豪華な) [形] extremely comfortable or elegant

マホガニーなんて見たことがないけど、とても豪華そうに聞こえる。

This is a couch all heaped with gorgeous silken cushions, pink and blue and crimson and gold, and I am reclining gracefully on it.

heap (山と積む) [動] put in or on something in a large amount

gorgeous (豪華な) [形] very beautiful or attractive

silken (絹の) [形] made of silk

cushion (クッション) [名] a soft object that is used to make sitting or lying on something more comfortable

blue (ブルー) [名] a color intermediate between green and violet

crimson (深紅) [名] a deep red color

gold (金色) [名] a yellow color like that of gold

gracefully (優雅に) [副] in a way that is smooth and attractive

recline (横たわる) [動] lie or lean back in a relaxed position

ピンク、ブルー、深紅、金色の豪華な絹のクッションが山と積まれたソファに、私は優雅に横たわっている。

I can see my reflection in that splendid big mirror hanging on the wall.

splendid (立派な) [形] impressive in quality

壁に掛けられた立派な大きな鏡に私の姿が映っている。

I am tall and regal, clad in a gown of trailing white lace, with a pearl cross on my breast and pearls in my hair.

regal (堂々とした) [形] of, relating to, or befitting a monarch

clad (着ている) [動] to cover with or as if with a garment

trailing (引きずる) [動] to drag or be dragged behind

lace (レース) [名] a delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern

pearl (真珠) [名] a hard, lustrous, roundish body formed within the shell of some mollusks

私は背が高く、堂々としていて、胸に真珠の十字架を、髪に真珠を飾り、白いレースのドレスを着ている。

My hair is of midnight darkness and my skin is a clear ivory pallor.

midnight (真夜中) [名] the middle of the night

darkness (暗さ) [名] the absence of light

skin (肌) [名] the outer layer of the body of a person or animal

clear (透き通った) [形] free from clouds, mist, or rain

ivory (象牙色) [名] the hard, white substance of which the tusks of elephants and other animals are made

pallor (白さ) [名] an unhealthy paleness

私の髪は真夜中のような黒さで、肌は透き通った象牙色の白さだ。

My name is the Lady Cordelia Fitzgerald.

Lady Cordelia Fitzgerald (コーデリア・フィッツジェラルド令嬢) [名] a character in the story

私の名前はコーデリア・フィッツジェラルド令嬢。

No, it isn’t—I can’t make that seem real.”

いいえ、そうではありません。それを現実のものにすることはできません。」

She danced up to the little looking-glass and peered into it.

glass (鏡) [名] a hard and brittle substance, typically transparent or translucent, made by fusing sand with soda and lime and cooling rapidly

彼女は小さな鏡の所まで踊り寄り、覗き込んだ。

Her pointed freckled face and solemn gray eyes peered back at her.

solemn (真面目そうな) [形] serious and dignified

そばかすのある尖った顔と真面目そうな灰色の目が彼女を見つめ返した。

“You’re only Anne of Green Gables,” she said earnestly, “and I see you, just as you are looking now, whenever I try to imagine I’m the Lady Cordelia.

Lady Cordelia (コーデリア令嬢) [名] a character in the story

「あなたはただの赤毛のアンだ」と彼女は真剣に言った。「そして、私がコーデリア令嬢だと想像しようとするたびに、今見ているようにあなたを見てしまう。

But it’s a million times nicer to be Anne of Green Gables than Anne of nowhere in particular, isn’t it?”

Anne of nowhere in particular (どこの誰でもないアン) [名] an orphan girl

nicer (素敵) [形] more pleasant or attractive

でも、どこの誰でもないアンであるより、赤毛のアンである方が百万倍素敵でしょう?」

She bent forward, kissed her reflection affectionately, and betook herself to the open window.

bend forward (前かがみになる) [動] to move the top half of your body forward and down

affectionately (愛情を込めて) [副] in a loving or caring manner

betake oneself (向かう) [動] to go to a place

open window (開いた窓) [名] a window that is not closed

彼女は前かがみになって、鏡に映った自分に愛情を込めてキスをし、開いた窓に向かった。

“Dear Snow Queen, good afternoon.

「親愛なる雪の女王、こんにちは。

And good afternoon dear birches down in the hollow.

そして、くぼみの中の親愛なる白樺の木々、こんにちは。

And good afternoon, dear gray house up on the hill.

そして、丘の上の親愛なる灰色の家、こんにちは。

I wonder if Diana is to be my bosom friend.

wonder (思う) [動] to be curious or in doubt about something

ダイアナが私の親友になるのだろうか。

I hope she will, and I shall love her very much.

shall (だろう) [助] expressing a strong intention or determination

そうなればいいと思うし、私は彼女をとても愛するだろう。

But I must never quite forget Katie Maurice and Violetta.

でも、ケイティ・モーリスとヴィオレッタのことは決して忘れてはいけない。

They would feel so hurt if I did and I’d hate to hurt anybody’s feelings, even a little bookcase girl’s or a little echo girl’s.

feel hurt (傷つく) [動] to feel pain or sadness

hate to (嫌だ) [動] to dislike something or someone very much

hurt someone's feelings (誰かの気持ちを傷つける) [動] to make someone feel sad or upset

even (たとえ) [接] used to introduce a more extreme condition or situation

私がそうしたら、彼女たちはとても傷つくだろうし、私は誰かの気持ちを傷つけるのは嫌だ、たとえ本棚の少女やエコーの少女であっても。

I must be careful to remember them and send them a kiss every day.”

彼女たちのことを忘れないように気をつけ、毎日キスを送らなくちゃ」

Anne blew a couple of airy kisses from her fingertips past the cherry blossoms and then, with her chin in her hands, drifted luxuriously out on a sea of daydreams.

blow (吹きかける) [動] move or be moved by the wind

fingertip (指先) [名] the end of a finger

アンは指先から桜の花を越えて軽いキスを二つ吹きかけ、それから、あごを両手で支え、贅沢に空想の海に漂った。

Chapter IX: Mrs. Rachel Lynde Is Properly Horrified

be properly horrified (正当に恐怖を感じる) [動] to feel fear or shock in a way that is appropriate or expected

第九章: レイチェル・リンド夫人は正当に恐怖を感じる

Anne had been a fortnight at Green Gables before Mrs. Lynde arrived to inspect her.

be a fortnight (二週間になる) [動] be a period of two weeks

Mrs. Lynde (リンド夫人) [名] a neighbor of Green Gables

inspect (検査する) [動] examine officially

アンがグリーン・ゲイブルズに来て二週間後に、リンド夫人が彼女を検査するためにやってきた。

Mrs. Rachel, to do her justice, was not to blame for this.

do justice (公平に言う) [動] to be fair to someone or something

blame (非難する) [動] to say or think that someone or something is responsible for something bad

レイチェル夫人は、公平に言えば、このことについて非難されるべきではなかった。

A severe and unseasonable attack of grippe had confined that good lady to her house ever since the occasion of her last visit to Green Gables.

unseasonable (季節外れの) [形] not typical of the season

attack (発作) [名] a sudden violent onset of a disease

grippe (インフルエンザ) [名] influenza

confine (閉じ込める) [動] keep or restrict someone or something within certain limits

季節外れのひどいインフルエンザにかかってしまい、この善良な婦人は前回グリーン・ゲイブルズを訪れた時以来、ずっと家から出られずにいたのだ。

Mrs. Rachel was not often sick and had a well-defined contempt for people who were;

not often (めったに~ない) [副] not frequently

sick (病気) [形] affected by a disease or illness

well-defined (はっきりとした) [形] clearly stated or described

レイチェル夫人はめったに病気をせず、病気する人間にははっきりとした軽蔑の念を抱いていた。

but grippe, she asserted, was like no other illness on earth and could only be interpreted as one of the special visitations of Providence.

assert (断言する) [動] state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully

interpret (解釈する) [動] explain the meaning of

Providence (神) [名] God or the power of God

しかし、インフルエンザは、彼女が断言するには、この世の他の病気とは似ても似つかず、神の特別な天罰の一つとしか解釈できないものだった。

As soon as her doctor allowed her to put her foot out-of-doors she hurried up to Green Gables, bursting with curiosity to see Matthew and Marilla’s orphan, concerning whom all sorts of stories and suppositions had gone abroad in Avonlea.

put one's foot out-of-doors (外出する) [動] to go outside

burst (爆発する) [動] to break or cause to break suddenly and violently

concerning (〜に関して) [前] about

all sorts of (あらゆる種類の) [限] many different kinds of

story (噂) [名] an account of imaginary or real people and events told for entertainment

supposition (憶測) [名] a belief or opinion that is not based on solid evidence

go abroad (広まる) [動] to travel to a foreign country

医者が外出を許可するやいなや、彼女はグリーン・ゲイブルズへと急いだ。マシューとマリラの孤児に会いたい好奇心が爆発しそうだった。この孤児については、あらゆる種類の噂や憶測がアヴォンリーに広まっていた。

Anne had made good use of every waking moment of that fortnight.

make good use of (有効に活用する) [動] to use something in a way that is effective or productive

every waking moment (起きている時間) [名] all the time that you are not asleep

アンはその二週間、起きている時間はすべて有効に活用していた。

Already she was acquainted with every tree and shrub about the place.

be acquainted with (知り合いになる) [動] to know someone or something

shrub (低木) [名] a woody plant that is smaller than a tree

すでに彼女は、この場所の木や低木のすべてと知り合いになっていた。

She had discovered that a lane opened out below the apple orchard and ran up through a belt of woodland;

discover (発見する) [動] find out or notice something for the first time

open out (開ける) [動] become more spacious or open

run up (走る) [動] move at a speed faster than a walk

woodland (林) [名] an area of land covered with trees

彼女は、リンゴ園の下に小道が開けていて、林の中を走っていることを発見していた。

and she had explored it to its furthest end in all its delicious vagaries of brook and bridge, fir coppice and wild cherry arch, corners thick with fern, and branching byways of maple and mountain ash.

explore (探検する) [動] travel in or through (an unfamiliar country or area) in order to learn about or familiarize oneself with it

coppice (雑木林) [名] a small wood, especially one in which young trees are grown for periodic cutting

wild cherry (野生の桜) [名] a cherry tree that grows in the wild

mountain ash (山の灰) [名] a small tree with white flowers and red berries

そして、小川や橋、モミの木の雑木林や野生の桜のアーチ、シダが茂る角、カエデや山の灰の枝分かれした道など、その小道のあらゆる魅力を探検し尽くしていた。

She had made friends with the spring down in the hollow—that wonderful deep, clear icy-cold spring;

make friends with (友達になる) [動] become friends with

spring (泉) [名] a place where water comes up from the ground

icy-cold (氷のように冷たい) [形] very cold

彼女はくぼみの中の泉と友達になった。それは素晴らしく深く、澄んだ氷のように冷たい泉だった。

it was set about with smooth red sandstones and rimmed in by great palm-like clumps of water fern;

smooth (滑らかな) [形] having a surface or texture that is not rough or bumpy

rim (縁取る) [動] to form a border around something

palm (ヤシ) [名] any of numerous tropical trees and shrubs having a crown of large, feathery or fan-shaped leaves

clump (群生) [名] a group of things growing or held together

water fern (水シダ) [名] any of various ferns that grow in water

滑らかな赤い砂岩が敷き詰められ、ヤシのような大きな水シダの群生に縁取られていた。

and beyond it was a log bridge over the brook.

log bridge (丸太橋) [名] a bridge made of logs

そしてその向こうには小川に架かる丸太橋があった。

That bridge led Anne’s dancing feet up over a wooded hill beyond, where perpetual twilight reigned under the straight, thick-growing firs and spruces;

wooded (森の) [形] covered with trees

reign (支配する) [動] to be in power

twilight (黄昏) [名] the soft light from the sky when the sun is just below the horizon

その橋は、アンの踊る足を向こうの森の丘へと導き、そこではまっすぐで密に生えたモミやトウヒの下で永遠の黄昏が支配していた。

the only flowers there were myriads of delicate “June bells,” those shyest and sweetest of woodland blooms, and a few pale, aerial starflowers, like the spirits of last year’s blossoms.

myriad (無数の) [名] a very large number

delicate (繊細な) [形] very fine in texture or structure; fragile

bell (鐘) [名] a hollow metal object, typically in the shape of a cup with a flared opening, that sounds a clear ringing tone when struck

aerial (星の) [形] existing or happening in the air

starflower (星の花) [名] a plant with star-shaped flowers

そこにある花は、無数の繊細な「六月の鐘」だけで、それは森の花の中で最も恥ずかしがり屋で甘い花であり、去年の花の精霊のような、淡い色の星の花が少しだけあった。

Gossamers glimmered like threads of silver among the trees and the fir boughs and tassels seemed to utter friendly speech.

gossamer (クモの巣) [名] a very thin, light material

glimmer (きらめく) [動] shine or glow with a faint or unsteady light

thread (糸) [名] a long, thin piece of cotton, nylon, or other material used in sewing or weaving

tassel (房) [名] a tuft of loosely hanging threads, cords, or other material tied together at one end

utter (発する) [動] make or give out (a sound)

friendly (友好的な) [形] kind and pleasant

クモの巣が木々の間で銀の糸のようにきらめき、モミの枝や房が友好的な言葉を発しているようだった。

All these raptured voyages of exploration were made in the odd half hours which she was allowed for play, and Anne talked Matthew and Marilla half-deaf over her discoveries.

voyage (航海) [名] a journey by sea

exploration (探検) [名] the action of traveling in or through an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it

odd (半) [形] not even

play (遊び) [名] an activity that is done for enjoyment and not for a serious or practical purpose

discovery (発見) [名] the action or process of discovering or being discovered

これらの熱狂的な探検旅行は、彼女が遊びを許された半時間の間に行われ、アンはマシューとマリラに自分の発見について話した。

Not that Matthew complained, to be sure;

complain (不平を言う) [動] express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something

マシューが不平を言ったわけではない。

he listened to it all with a wordless smile of enjoyment on his face;

wordless (言葉にならない) [形] without words

彼はそれをすべて、顔に言葉にならない楽しみの笑みを浮かべて聞いていた。

Marilla permitted the “chatter” until she found herself becoming too interested in it, whereupon she always promptly quenched Anne by a curt command to hold her tongue.

permit (許す) [動] allow to do something

chatter (おしゃべり) [名] talk rapidly and incessantly about trivial matters

find (気づく) [動] become aware of

whereupon (そのことに気づくと) [接] after which; and then

quench (黙らせる) [動] put an end to

マリラは、自分がそれに興味を持ちすぎていることに気づくまでは「おしゃべり」を許していたが、そのことに気づくと、いつもすぐにアンに口を閉ざすようにと短い命令を下して、アンを黙らせた。

Anne was out in the orchard when Mrs. Rachel came, wandering at her own sweet will through the lush, tremulous grasses splashed with ruddy evening sunshine;

be out (外出する) [動] be away from home

wander (さまよう) [動] move about or go to different places aimlessly or unsystematically

tremulous (震える) [形] shaking or quivering

splash (降り注ぐ) [動] cause (liquid) to strike or fall on something in scattered drops

ruddy (赤い) [形] having a healthy red color

レイチェル夫人が来たとき、アンは果樹園にいて、夕方の赤い日差しが降り注ぐ、青々とした震える草の中を自分の甘い意志でさまよっていた。

so that good lady had an excellent chance to talk her illness fully over, describing every ache and pulse beat with such evident enjoyment that Marilla thought even grippe must bring its compensations.

so that (そのため) [接] with the result or consequence that

have an excellent chance (絶好の機会を得る) [動] to have a very good opportunity

fully (十分に) [副] to the greatest extent or degree

describing (説明する) [動] to give an account of something

every (あらゆる) [限] each and all of a group

pulse (脈拍) [名] the regular beating of the heart

beat (打つ) [動] to strike or hit repeatedly

with such evident enjoyment (とても楽しそうに) [副] in a way that is obvious or clear

that (その) [限] the person or thing mentioned

thought (思う) [動] to have a particular opinion or belief

even (でさえも) [副] to the extent of

bring (もたらす) [動] to cause to come or happen

its (その) [限] belonging to or connected with a thing previously mentioned

compensations (代償) [名] something that is given or received as a payment or reward

そのため、その善良な女性は、自分の病気について十分に話し合う絶好の機会を得て、あらゆる痛みや脈拍をとても楽しそうに説明していたので、マリラはインフルエンザでさえもその代償をもたらすに違いないと思った。

When details were exhausted Mrs. Rachel introduced the real reason of her call.

detail (詳細) [名] an individual fact or item

be exhausted (尽きる) [動] to use up completely

introduce (話す) [動] to cause to be acquainted

real reason (本当の理由) [名] the actual or true explanation for something

call (訪問) [名] a brief visit

詳細が尽きると、レイチェル夫人は彼女の訪問の本当の理由を話した。

“I’ve been hearing some surprising things about you and Matthew.”

「あなたとマシューについて驚くべきことを聞きました」

“I don’t suppose you are any more surprised than I am myself,” said Marilla.

surprised (驚いている) [形] feeling or showing surprise

「あなたは私自身よりも驚いているとは思わない」とマリラは言った。

“I’m getting over my surprise now.”

get over (乗り越える) [動] to recover from something

「私は今、驚きを乗り越えようとしている」

“It was too bad there was such a mistake,” said Mrs. Rachel sympathetically.

sympathetically (同情して) [副] in a sympathetic manner

「そのような間違いがあったのは残念だった」とレイチェル夫人は同情して言った。

“Couldn’t you have sent her back?”

「彼女を送り返すことはできなかったのか?」

“I suppose we could, but we decided not to.

「そうすることもできたと思うが、そうしないことに決めた。

Matthew took a fancy to her.

take a fancy to (気に入る) [動] to develop a liking for someone or something

マシューは彼女を気に入った。

And I must say I like her myself—although I admit she has her faults.

fault (欠点) [名] a defect or weakness in a person or thing

そして、私も彼女が好きだと言わなければならない。彼女には欠点があることは認めるが。

The house seems a different place already.

家はすでに違う場所のようだ。

She’s a real bright little thing.”

彼女は本当に明るい小さなものだ。」

Marilla said more than she had intended to say when she began, for she read disapproval in Mrs. Rachel’s expression.

more than (よりも多く) [限] to a greater extent than

read (読み取る) [動] understand the meaning of (something written or printed) by interpreting the characters or symbols of which it is composed

disapproval (不満) [名] the feeling of not approving of something

マリラは、レイチェル夫人の表情に不満を読み取ったので、話し始めたときに言おうと思っていたよりも多くを語った。

“It’s a great responsibility you’ve taken on yourself,” said that lady gloomily, “especially when you’ve never had any experience with children.

take on (引き受ける) [動] to agree to be responsible for something

gloomily (陰気に) [副] in a sad or depressed way

「それはあなたが自分で引き受けた大きな責任だ」とその女性は陰気に言った。「特に子供との経験が全くないとき。

You don’t know much about her or her real disposition, I suppose, and there’s no guessing how a child like that will turn out.

あなたは彼女や彼女の本当の気質についてあまり知らないと思うし、そのような子供がどうなるかは推測できない。

But I don’t want to discourage you I’m sure, Marilla.”

discourage (落胆させる) [動] cause someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm

でも、マリラ、あなたを落胆させたくはないよ。」

“I’m not feeling discouraged,” was Marilla’s dry response, “when I make up my mind to do a thing it stays made up.

feel discouraged (落胆する) [動] to lose confidence or hope

stay made up (決心したままになる) [動] to remain in a certain state or condition

「私は落胆していない」とマリラは素っ気なく答えた。「私が何かをしようと決心したら、それは決心したままになる。

I suppose you’d like to see Anne.

アンに会いたいと思うでしょう。

I’ll call her in.”

in (中) [前] to or toward the inside of

呼んできましょう。」

Anne came running in presently, her face sparkling with the delight of her orchard rovings;

come running (走って来る) [動] move at a fast pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, never having both feet off the ground at once

sparkle (輝く) [動] shine brightly

roving (歩き回る) [動] move about aimlessly or unsystematically

アンはすぐに走って入ってきた。顔は果樹園を歩き回った喜びで輝いていた。

but, abashed at finding the delight herself in the unexpected presence of a stranger, she halted confusedly inside the door.

halt (立ち止まる) [動] stop or cause to stop

confuse (混乱させる) [動] make unclear or uncertain

しかし、予期せぬ見知らぬ人の前で喜びを表現してしまったことに当惑し、戸口で混乱して立ち止まった。

She certainly was an odd-looking little creature in the short tight wincey dress she had worn from the asylum, below which her thin legs seemed ungracefully long.

short (短い) [形] having little length

leg (脚) [名] each of the two lower limbs of a person or animal that are used for standing or walking

孤児院から着てきた短くてきついウィンシーのドレスを着た彼女は、確かに奇妙な外見の小さな生き物で、その下にある細い脚は優雅に長く見えた。

Her freckles were more numerous and obtrusive than ever;

obtrusive (目立つ) [形] attracting too much attention

そばかすはこれまで以上に多く目立っていた。

the wind had ruffled her hatless hair into over-brilliant disorder;

ruffle (乱す) [動] make or become untidy

hatless (帽子をかぶっていない) [形] not wearing a hat

over-brilliant (あまりにも鮮やかな) [形] too bright

disorder (乱れ) [名] a lack of order or regular arrangement

風が帽子をかぶっていない髪を乱して、あまりにも鮮やかな乱れとなっていた。

it had never looked redder than at that moment.

その瞬間ほど赤く見えたことはない。

“Well, they didn’t pick you for your looks, that’s sure and certain,” was Mrs. Rachel Lynde’s emphatic comment.

pick (選ぶ) [動] choose or select from a number of alternatives

sure (確か) [形] having or showing confidence and certainty

certain (確か) [形] having or showing confidence and certainty

emphatic (強調した) [形] showing or giving emphasis; expressing something forcibly and clearly

comment (コメント) [名] a remark expressing an opinion or reaction

「まあ、彼らはあなたの外見であなたを選んだわけではない、それは確かだ」とレイチェル・リンド夫人は強調した。

Mrs. Rachel was one of those delightful and popular people who pride themselves on speaking their mind without fear or favor.

one of those (その一人) [名] a member of a group

delightful (愉快な) [形] very pleasant or attractive

popular (人気のある) [形] liked or admired by many people

pride oneself on (誇りを持っている) [動] be proud of

favor (好意) [名] an act of kindness beyond what is usual or expected

レイチェル夫人は、恐れや好意を抱くことなく自分の考えを話すことに誇りを持っている、愉快で人気のある人々の一人だった。

“She’s terrible skinny and homely, Marilla.

skinny (痩せている) [形] very thin

「彼女はひどく痩せていて、容姿が悪いよ、マリラ。

Come here, child, and let me have a look at you.

come here (こっちへおいで) [動] move or travel toward or into a place thought of as near or familiar to the speaker

have a look (見させて) [動] inspect or examine

こっちへおいで、子供よ、そしてあなたを見させて。

Lawful heart, did any one ever see such freckles?

Lawful heart (正直なところ) [名] an exclamation of surprise or disgust

正直なところ、こんなそばかすを見たことある?

And hair as red as carrots!

carrot (ニンジン) [名] a biennial plant, Daucus carota, in the parsley family, native to the Old World, having a long, tapering, orange-red edible root

そして髪はニンジンのように赤い!

Come here, child, I say.”

こっちへおいで、子供よ、私は言う。」

Anne “came there,” but not exactly as Mrs. Rachel expected.

アンは「そこへ来た」が、レイチェル夫人が期待した通りではなかった。

With one bound she crossed the kitchen floor and stood before Mrs. Rachel, her face scarlet with anger, her lips quivering, and her whole slender form trembling from head to foot.

with one bound (一足飛びに) [副] with a single leap

anger (怒り) [名] a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility

quiver (震える) [動] tremble or shake slightly

彼女は一足飛びに台所の床を横切り、レイチェル夫人の前に立った。顔は怒りで真っ赤になり、唇は震え、ほっそりした体全体が頭から足まで震えていた。

“I hate you,” she cried in a choked voice, stamping her foot on the floor.

cry (叫ぶ) [動] to make a loud noise

choke (詰まる) [動] to have difficulty breathing

stamp (踏み鳴らす) [動] to bring down (one's foot) heavily and noisily

「あなたなんて大嫌い」彼女は床に足を踏み鳴らし、詰まった声で叫んだ。

“I hate you—I hate you—I hate you—” a louder stamp with each assertion of hatred.

assertion (主張) [名] a declaration or statement of something as a fact

hatred (憎しみ) [名] intense dislike

「あなたなんて大嫌い、大嫌い、大嫌い」憎しみを主張するたびに足を踏み鳴らす音が大きくなった。

“How dare you call me skinny and ugly?

「よくも私を痩せっぽちで醜いなんて言うよね?

How dare you say I’m freckled and redheaded?

redhead (赤毛) [名] a person with red hair

よくも私をそばかすだらけで赤毛だなんて言うよね?

You are a rude, impolite, unfeeling woman!”

impolite (無礼な) [形] not having or showing good manners

unfeeling (無情な) [形] lacking in compassion or feeling

あなたは失礼で無礼で無情な女だよ!」

“Anne!” exclaimed Marilla in consternation.

consternation (驚き) [名] a feeling of fear or shock, especially at something unexpected

「アン!」とマリラは驚いて叫んだ。

But Anne continued to face Mrs. Rachel undauntedly, head up, eyes blazing, hands clenched, passionate indignation exhaling from her like an atmosphere.

continue (続ける) [動] keep doing something

face (向き合う) [動] be opposite to

undauntedly (臆することなく) [副] without fear

blaze (輝く) [動] burn brightly

clench (握りしめる) [動] close tightly

passionate (激しい) [形] showing strong feelings

indignation (憤り) [名] anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment

atmosphere (大気) [名] the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth and forms its air

しかしアンは頭を上げ、目を輝かせ、手を握りしめ、激しい憤りを大気のように吐き出しながら、臆することなくレイチェル夫人と向き合い続けた。

“How dare you say such things about me?” she repeated vehemently.

How dare you (よくも) [慣] used to express anger or shock at something that someone has said or done

such (そんな) [形] of the type previously mentioned

repeat (繰り返す) [動] say or do something again

vehemently (激しく) [副] in a forceful, passionate, or intense manner

「よくも私のことをそんな風に言うよね?」と彼女は激しく繰り返した。

“How would you like to have such things said about you?

「あなたは自分の事をそんな風に言われたらどう思う?

How would you like to be told that you are fat and clumsy and probably hadn’t a spark of imagination in you?

clumsy (不器用な) [形] lacking in skill or coordination

spark (かけら) [名] a small piece of something

太っていて不器用で、おそらく想像力のかけらもないと言われたらどう思う?

I don’t care if I do hurt your feelings by saying so!

私がそう言うことであなたの気分を害してもかまわないよ!

I hope I hurt them.

彼らを傷つけたらいいな。

You have hurt mine worse than they were ever hurt before even by Mrs. Thomas’ intoxicated husband.

worse (もっとひどく) [形] of poorer quality or a lower standard

before (以前) [副] at a time in the past

even (さえ) [副] to a greater extent than was expected or usual

あなたは私の気持ちを、トーマス夫人の酔っ払った夫にさえも傷つけられたことのないほど傷つけたのよ。

And I’ll never forgive you for it, never, never!”

forgive (許す) [動] stop feeling angry or resentful toward (someone) for an offense, flaw, or mistake

そして、私はそれを決して許さない、決して、決して!」

Stamp!

stamp (踏みつけろ) [動] bring down (one's foot) heavily on the ground

踏みつけろ!

Stamp!

踏みつけろ!

“Did anybody ever see such a temper!” exclaimed the horrified Mrs. Rachel.

horrified (恐怖に襲われた) [形] filled with horror

「誰かこんな気性を見たことある?」と恐怖に襲われたレイチェル夫人は叫んだ。

“Anne go to your room and stay there until I come up,” said Marilla, recovering her powers of speech with difficulty.

come up (来る) [動] move or travel toward

recover (取り戻す) [動] return to a normal state

difficulty (困難) [名] a problem; a situation that is hard to deal with

「アン、自分の部屋に行って、私が来るまでそこにいなさい」とマリラは困難に言葉を取り戻して言った。

Anne, bursting into tears, rushed to the hall door, slammed it until the tins on the porch wall outside rattled in sympathy, and fled through the hall and up the stairs like a whirlwind.

rush (駆け寄る) [動] move with urgent haste

hall door (玄関) [名] the main door to a house

slam (閉める) [動] shut or close with force and noise

porch (ポーチ) [名] a covered platform at the entrance to a house

sympathy (共鳴) [名] the feeling that you care about and are sorry for someone

flee (駆け上がる) [動] run away from a place or situation of danger

whirlwind (旋風) [名] a small rotating windstorm

アンは涙を流しながら玄関に駆け寄り、外のポーチの壁にあるブリキが共鳴してガタガタ鳴るまでドアを閉め、玄関を抜けて階段を駆け上がった。

A subdued slam above told that the door of the east gable had been shut with equal vehemence.

subdued (控えめな) [形] quiet and rather shy

slam (バタンと閉める) [動] shut or be shut with a loud noise

tell (分かる) [動] be aware of; be conscious of

vehemence (激しさ) [名] the quality of being forceful, passionate, or intense

上の階でドアが閉まる音が聞こえ、東の切妻の部屋のドアも同じように激しく閉められたことが分かる。

“Well, I don’t envy you your job bringing that up, Marilla,” said Mrs. Rachel with unspeakable solemnity.

envy (羨ましい) [動] feel resentful or jealous of

unspeakable (言葉にできない) [形] too bad or shocking to be expressed in words

solemnity (厳粛) [名] the state or quality of being serious and dignified

「まあ、マリラ、あんたに育てる仕事が回ってきても羨ましくはないよ」とレイチェル夫人は言葉にできないほど厳粛に言った。

Marilla opened her lips to say she knew not what of apology or deprecation.

apology (謝罪) [名] a regretful acknowledgment of an offense or failure

deprecation (非難) [名] the expression of disapproval

マリラは口を開き、謝罪の言葉か非難の言葉かわからないことを言った。

What she did say was a surprise to herself then and ever afterwards.

ever afterwards (その後もずっと) [副] at all times after a particular event

彼女が言ったことは、その時もその後も自分自身にとって驚きだった。

“You shouldn’t have twitted her about her looks, Rachel.”

twit (からかう) [動] to tease or taunt

「レイチェル、彼女の容姿についてからかうべきではなかったよ」

“Marilla Cuthbert, you don’t mean to say that you are upholding her in such a terrible display of temper as we’ve just seen?”

uphold (擁護する) [動] support or defend

temper (癇癪) [名] a tendency to be easily annoyed or angered

display (起こす) [動] show or make visible

「マリラ・カスバート、あんたは今見たようなひどい癇癪を起こした彼女を擁護するつもりじゃないでしょうね?」

demanded Mrs. Rachel indignantly.

demand (言う) [動] ask authoritatively or urgently

レイチェル夫人は憤慨して言った。

“No,” said Marilla slowly, “I’m not trying to excuse her.

slowly (ゆっくりと) [副] not fast

「いいえ」マリラはゆっくりと言った。「彼女を許そうとしているわけではないよ。

She’s been very naughty and I’ll have to give her a talking to about it.

naughty (行儀が悪い) [形] (of a child) disobedient; badly behaved

give (話す) [動] communicate or express (something) to (someone) in spoken words

彼女はとても行儀が悪かったし、そのことについて彼女に話さなければならないよ。

But we must make allowances for her.

make allowances (許す) [動] to be more lenient or tolerant with someone or something

for (のために) [前] in order to get or reach

でも、彼女のことは許してあげなくちゃいけないよ。

She’s never been taught what is right.

彼女は正しいことを教わったことがないのよ。

And you were too hard on her, Rachel.”

それに、あなたは彼女に厳しすぎたよ、レイチェル」

Marilla could not help tacking on that last sentence, although she was again surprised at herself for doing it.

tack (付け加える) [動] add something to something else

although (~にもかかわらず) [接] in spite of the fact that

again (またもや) [副] once more; another time

surprise (驚く) [動] cause to feel or show surprise

マリラは、その最後の文を付け加えずにはいられなかったが、そうしたことにまたもや自分自身で驚いた。

Mrs. Rachel got up with an air of offended dignity.

air (態度) [名] the general impression that someone or something gives

offended (気分を害した) [形] resentful or annoyed, typically as a result of a perceived insult

レイチェル夫人は、気分を害したような態度で立ち上がった。

“Well, I see that I’ll have to be very careful what I say after this, Marilla, since the fine feelings of orphans, brought from goodness knows where, have to be considered before anything else.

fine feeling (繊細な気持ち) [名] a feeling that is delicate or sensitive

goodness knows (わからない) [名] an expression of surprise or disgust

consider (考える) [動] think carefully about something

「そうね、これからは言葉に気をつけなくちゃいけないよね、マリラ、どこから連れてこられたかわからない孤児の繊細な気持ちは、何よりも優先して考えなくちゃいけないんだもの。

Oh, no, I’m not vexed—don’t worry yourself.

vexed (困っている) [形] annoyed or worried

ああ、いいえ、私は困っていません、心配しないでください。

I’m too sorry for you to leave any room for anger in my mind.

leave room for (余裕がある) [動] have space or time for something

あなたを気の毒に思う気持ちでいっぱいで、怒る余裕なんてありません。

You’ll have your own troubles with that child.

あなたもあの子のことで苦労するでしょう。

But if you’ll take my advice—which I suppose you won’t do, although I’ve brought up ten children and buried two—you’ll do that ‘talking to’ you mention with a fair-sized birch switch.

take my advice (私の忠告を聞く) [動] to accept and follow the advice of someone

bury (埋葬する) [動] to put a dead body into the ground

do that 'talking to' (話し合いをする) [動] to have a conversation with someone

fair-sized (かなりの大きさの) [形] quite large

switch (枝) [名] a thin, flexible stick

でも、もし私の忠告を聞くなら、私は10人の子供を育てて2人を埋葬したけど、あなたはそうしないと思うけど、あなたはあなたが言う「話し合い」を、かなりの大きさの白樺の枝でするのよ。

I should think that would be the most effective language for that kind of a child.

effective (効果的な) [形] producing a desired or intended result

language (言葉) [名] the system of communication used by a particular community or country

そういう子供にはそれが一番効果的な言葉だと思うよ。

Her temper matches her hair I guess.

match (似ている) [動] be equal or equivalent to

彼女の気性は髪の毛に似ていると思う。

Well, good evening, Marilla.

じゃあ、おやすみ、マリラ。

I hope you’ll come down to see me often as usual.

come down (来る) [動] move or travel toward or into a place that is lower

いつものようによく会いに来てくれるといいよね。

But you can’t expect me to visit here again in a hurry, if I’m liable to be flown at and insulted in such a fashion.

hurry (すぐに) [名] a state of urgency or eagerness

liable (されうる) [形] likely or probable

fly at (飛びかかる) [動] attack or criticize someone or something

insult (侮辱する) [動] speak to or treat with disrespect or scornfully

でも、こんな風に飛びかかられて侮辱されるようなら、私がまたすぐにここを訪ねるとは思わないで。

It’s something new in my experience.”

something new (初めてのこと) [名] something that has not been experienced before

私の経験では初めてのことだ。」

Whereat Mrs. Rachel swept out and away—if a fat woman who always waddled could be said to sweep away—

sweep out (さっそうと歩き去る) [動] to leave a place quickly and angrily

waddle (よたよた歩く) [動] to walk with short steps and a swaying motion, like a duck

するとレイチェル夫人は、いつもよたよた歩く太った女性がさっそうと歩くと言えるなら、さっそうと歩き去った。

and Marilla with a very solemn face betook herself to the east gable.

with (で) [前] used to describe the instrument or tool with which an action is performed

solemn (厳しい) [形] formal and dignified

そしてマリラは非常に厳しい顔で東の切妻屋根の部屋に向かった。

On the way upstairs she pondered uneasily as to what she ought to do.

on the way (途中) [名] the route or course that someone or something takes

upstairs (二階) [名] a floor or level above the ground floor

uneasily (不安に) [副] in a worried or nervous way

二階に上がる途中、マリラはどうしたらいいのか不安に思案した。

She felt no little dismay over the scene that had just been enacted.

dismay (狼狽) [名] a feeling of fear or shock, especially at something unexpected

scene (場面) [名] a place where an event or action happens

enact (演じる) [動] to make (something) into law

マリラはたった今演じられた場面に少なからず狼狽を感じていた。

How unfortunate that Anne should have displayed such temper before Mrs. Rachel Lynde, of all people!

display (見せる) [動] to show or make visible

よりによってレイチェル・リンド夫人の前であんなに癇癪を起こすなんて、なんて不幸なことだろう!

Then Marilla suddenly became aware of an uncomfortable and rebuking consciousness that she felt more humiliation over this than sorrow over the discovery of such a serious defect in Anne’s disposition.

become aware of (~に気づく) [動] to start to understand or notice something

rebuking (自責の) [形] expressing criticism or disapproval

humiliation (屈辱) [名] a feeling of shame or embarrassment

defect (欠陥) [名] a fault or imperfection

するとマリラは突然、アンの性格にこんな重大な欠陥があることを発見したことに対する悲しみよりも、このことに対する屈辱を感じているという不快で自責の念に駆られた。

And how was she to punish her?

punish (罰する) [動] inflict a penalty or sanction on (someone) as retribution for an offense, especially a transgression of a legal or moral code

そして、どうやってアンを罰したらいいのか?

The amiable suggestion of the birch switch—to the efficiency of which all of Mrs. Rachel’s own children could have borne smarting testimony—did not appeal to Marilla.

birch switch (白樺の枝) [名] a thin branch from a birch tree

efficiency (効果) [名] the ratio of the useful work performed by a machine or in a process to the total energy expended or heat taken in

bear (身をもって証明する) [動] to carry or support

testimony (証明) [名] a statement or declaration of fact or truth

appeal (魅力的) [動] to be attractive or interesting to someone

レイチェル夫人の子供たち全員がその効果を身をもって証明できる、白樺の枝で打つという愛すべき提案は、マリラには魅力的ではなかった。

She did not believe she could whip a child.

whip (鞭打つ) [動] to hit someone or something with a whip

マリラは子供を鞭打つことができるとは思えなかった。

No, some other method of punishment must be found to bring Anne to a proper realization of the enormity of her offense.

punishment (罰) [名] the infliction or imposition of a penalty as retribution for an offense

realization (理解) [名] an act of becoming fully aware of something as a fact

enormity (重大さ) [名] the great or extreme seriousness of something

offense (罪) [名] a breach of a law or rule

いや、アンが自分の犯した罪の重大さを正しく理解できるように、何か他の罰の方法を見つけなければならない。

Marilla found Anne face downward on her bed, crying bitterly, quite oblivious of muddy boots on a clean counterpane.

face downward (うつ伏せ) [形] with the face turned toward the ground

bitterly (激しく) [副] in a way that is full of or causing pain or suffering

oblivious (気づいていない) [形] not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one

muddy (泥だらけ) [形] covered in mud

counterpane (ベッドカバー) [名] a bedspread

マリラは、アンがベッドにうつ伏せになって、きれいなベッドカバーの上に泥だらけのブーツを履いたまま、激しく泣いているのを見つけた。

“Anne,” she said not ungently.

not ungently (優しく) [副] in a gentle manner

「アン」とマリラは優しく声をかけた。

No answer.

no (ない) [形] not any

answer (返事) [名] a spoken or written reply or response to a question, statement, or request

返事はない。

“Anne,” with greater severity, “get off that bed this minute

get off (降りる) [動] leave a vehicle

「アン」と、今度はもっと厳しい声で、「今すぐベッドから降りなさい

and listen to what I have to say to you.”

listen to (聞く) [動] give one's attention to a sound or action

そして、私の言うことを聞きなさい」

Anne squirmed off the bed and sat rigidly on a chair beside it, her face swollen and tear-stained

squirm (もぞもぞする) [動] to move or cause to move in a twisting or wriggling motion

rigidly (固く) [副] in a stiff or inflexible manner

swollen (腫れた) [形] abnormally distended or puffed up

tear-stained (涙で汚れた) [形] marked with tears

アンはベッドから降りて、ベッドの横の椅子に固く座った。顔は腫れ、涙で汚れていた。

and her eyes fixed stubbornly on the floor.

fix (固定する) [動] to make something firm, stable, or stationary

stubbornly (頑固に) [副] in a determined and unyielding manner

目は頑固に床に固定されていた。

“This is a nice way for you to behave.

「これはいい振る舞いではありませんね。

Anne! Aren’t you ashamed of yourself?”

Aren't you ashamed of yourself (恥ずかしくはないのですか) [句] a question asking if someone feels bad about something they have done

アン! 恥ずかしくはないのですか?」

“She hadn’t any right to call me ugly and redheaded,” retorted Anne, evasive and defiant.

right (権利) [名] a moral or legal entitlement to have or do something

evasive (逃げ腰の) [形] tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation

defiant (反抗的な) [形] showing a lack of respect for authority; disobedient

「彼女には私を醜い赤毛と呼ぶ権利はない」とアンは言い返した。

“You hadn’t any right to fly into such a fury and talk the way you did to her, Anne.

fly into a fury (怒り狂う) [動] become very angry

「アン、あなたにはあんなに怒り狂って、彼女にあんなことを言う権利はないよ。

I was ashamed of you—thoroughly ashamed of you.

thoroughly (本当に) [副] completely or entirely

恥ずかしかったよ、本当に恥ずかしかった。

I wanted you to behave nicely to Mrs. Lynde, and instead of that you have disgraced me.

nicely (礼儀正しく) [副] in a pleasant and kind way

disgrace (名誉を傷つける) [動] bring shame or discredit upon

あなたにはリンド夫人に礼儀正しく振る舞ってほしかったのに、その代わりに私の名誉を傷つけた。

I’m sure I don’t know why you should lose your temper like that just because Mrs. Lynde said you were red-haired and homely.

lose one's temper (怒り狂う) [動] become very angry

red-haired (赤毛) [形] having red hair

リンド夫人があなたを赤毛で不細工だと言ったからといって、なぜあんなに怒り狂うのか私にはわからないよ。

You say it yourself often enough.”

yourself (あなた) [代] the person being addressed

あなただってよくそう言っているじゃない。」

“Oh, but there’s such a difference between saying a thing yourself and hearing other people say it,” wailed Anne.

wail (泣き叫ぶ) [動] cry or lament loudly

「ああ、でも自分で言うのと他人に言われるのとでは大違いだよ」とアンは泣き叫んだ。

“You may know a thing is so, but you can’t help hoping other people don’t quite think it is.

other (他人) [名] a person other than oneself

think (思っていない) [動] have a particular opinion about something

「自分ではそう思っていることであっても、他人がそうは思っていないことを願わずにはいられないよ。

I suppose you think I have an awful temper, but I couldn’t help it.

have an awful temper (ひどい気分屋である) [動] to be easily angered or upset

couldn't help it (どうしようもなかった) [動] to be unable to avoid or prevent something

私ってひどい気分屋だと思うでしょうけど、どうしようもなかったんです。

When she said those things something just rose right up in me and choked me.

rise (よみがえる) [動] go up

choke (息が詰まる) [動] have difficulty breathing

彼女があんなことを言うと、何かが私の中によみがえってきて、息が詰まりました。

I had to fly out at her.”

fly out (飛びかかる) [動] to move or travel very quickly

at (に) [前] the direction of a movement or action

彼女に飛びかかりそうになったよ」

“Well, you made a fine exhibition of yourself I must say.

make a fine exhibition of oneself (見事な自己顕示をする) [動] to make a spectacle of oneself

must say (言わなければならない) [動] to be obliged to say something

「まあ、あなたは見事な自己顕示をしたよね。

Mrs. Lynde will have a nice story to tell about you everywhere—and she’ll tell it, too.

have a nice story (いいネタができた) [動] have something interesting to talk about

リンド夫人はあなたについてあちこちで話すいいネタができたよね。そして彼女はそれを話すでしょう。

It was a dreadful thing for you to lose your temper like that, Anne.”

lose one's temper (かんしゃくを起こす) [動] become angry

あんなにかんしゃくを起こすなんて、ひどいことだよ、アン」

“Just imagine how you would feel if somebody told you to your face that you were skinny and ugly,” pleaded Anne tearfully.

tearfully (涙ながらに) [副] in a tearful manner

「誰かがあなたの顔を見て、やせっぽちで醜いと言ったらどんな気持ちになるか想像してみて」とアンは涙ながらに訴えた。

An old remembrance suddenly rose up before Marilla.

rise up (浮かぶ) [動] to move upwards

昔の記憶が突然マリラの前に浮かんだ。

She had been a very small child when she had heard one aunt say of her to another, “What a pity she is such a dark, homely little thing.”

very small child (とても小さい子供) [名] a child who is very young

aunt (叔母) [名] the sister of one's father or mother

dark (色黒) [形] having little or no light

彼女がとても小さい子供だった頃、ある叔母が別の叔母に「彼女がこんなに色黒で不細工な小さな子だなんて、なんて残念なことでしょう」と言うのを聞いた。

Marilla was every day of fifty before the sting had gone out of that memory.

every day of fifty (五十歳になるまで) [名] the age of fifty

sting (痛み) [名] a sharp pain

go out (消える) [動] stop burning or shining

マリラは五十歳になるまで、その記憶の痛みが消えることはなかった。

“I don’t say that I think Mrs. Lynde was exactly right in saying what she did to you, Anne,” she admitted in a softer tone.

「私は、リンド夫人があなたに言ったことが正しいとは思わないよ、アン」と彼女は柔らかい口調で認めた。

“Rachel is too outspoken.

outspoken (口が過ぎる) [形] expressing opinions or criticisms in a direct and forceful way

「レイチェルは口が過ぎるのよ。

But that is no excuse for such behavior on your part.

behavior (態度) [名] the way that someone behaves

でも、だからといって、あなたがあんな態度をとる理由にはならないよ。

She was a stranger and an elderly person and my visitor—all three very good reasons why you should have been respectful to her.

elderly (年配) [形] rather old

visitor (客) [名] a person who visits a place

respectful (敬意を払う) [形] showing or expressing respect

彼女は見知らぬ人で、年配で、私の客だった。この三つだけでも、彼女に敬意を払うべき十分な理由になる。

You were rude and saucy and”—Marilla had a saving inspiration of punishment—“you must go to her and tell her you are very sorry for your bad temper and ask her to forgive you.”

saucy (生意気な) [形] bold and confident in a way that is rude or disrespectful

inspiration (良い考え) [名] a sudden good idea

temper (態度) [名] a person's state of mind as shown by their behavior

あなたは失礼で生意気だったし」マリラは罰を与える良い考えを思いついた。「彼女のところに行って、自分の態度が悪かったことを謝って、許しを請いなさい。」

“I can never do that,” said Anne determinedly and darkly.

determinedly (決然と) [副] in a determined manner

「そんなこと絶対にできない」アンは決然と暗い顔で言った。

“You can punish me in any way you like, Marilla.

「マリラ、どんな罰でも受けます。

You can shut me up in a dark, damp dungeon inhabited by snakes and toads and feed me only on bread and water and I shall not complain.

shut up (閉じ込める) [動] confine or imprison

damp (湿った) [形] slightly wet

dungeon (地下牢) [名] a dark cell (usually underground) where prisoners are kept

snake (ヘビ) [名] a long, thin, legless reptile

toad (ヒキガエル) [名] a frog that lives on land

feed (与える) [動] give food to

ヘビやヒキガエルの住む暗くて湿った地下牢に閉じ込めて、パンと水だけでも文句は言いません。

But I cannot ask Mrs. Lynde to forgive me.”

ask (請う) [動] say or write something to someone in order to obtain an answer or some information

でも、リンド夫人に許しを請うことはできません。」

“We’re not in the habit of shutting people up in dark damp dungeons,” said Marilla drily, “especially as they’re rather scarce in Avonlea.

especially (特に) [副] to a great extent; very much

scarce (ほとんどない) [形] insufficient for the demand

「私たちは人を暗くて湿った地下牢に閉じ込める習慣はない」マリラは冷たく言った。「特にアヴォンリーにはそんな場所はほとんどない。

But apologize to Mrs. Lynde you must and shall and you’ll stay here in your room until you can tell me you’re willing to do it.”

apologize (謝る) [動] express regret for a mistake

shall (しなければならない) [助] be obliged to; be compelled to

でも、リンド夫人に謝らなければいけないし、そうするまでこの部屋にいるのよ。」

“I shall have to stay here forever then,” said Anne mournfully, “because I can’t tell Mrs. Lynde I’m sorry I said those things to her. How can I? I’m not sorry.

regret (後悔) [名] a feeling of sadness and being sorry for something you have done

「それなら、私は永遠にここにいなければいけないよ」アンは悲しげに言った。「だって、リンド夫人にあんなことを言ってごめんなさいなんて言えないよ。どうして言えるの? 後悔していないもの。

I’m sorry I’ve vexed you;

vex (困らせる) [動] annoy or worry

あなたを困らせてごめんなさい。

but I’m glad I told her just what I did.

でも、彼女に言ったことはよかったと思っているよ。

It was a great satisfaction.

satisfaction (満足) [名] the feeling of fulfillment or happiness that comes from achieving something

とても満足だったよ。

I can’t say I’m sorry when I’m not, can I?

後悔していないのに、後悔しているなんて言えないよ。

I can’t even imagine I’m sorry.”

後悔しているなんて想像もできないよ。」

“Perhaps your imagination will be in better working order by the morning,” said Marilla, rising to depart.

depart (出かける) [動] to leave a place

「朝までには想像力がもっと働くようになるかもしれないよ」とマリラは立ち上がって言った。

“You’ll have the night to think over your conduct in and come to a better frame of mind.

have the night (夜になる) [動] to have the time to do something

conduct (行い) [名] the way that someone behaves

come to (なる) [動] to reach or arrive at a place

frame of mind (心構え) [名] a person's mood or state of mind

「自分の行いを振り返って、もっと良い心構えになるように考える夜になるでしょう。

You said you would try to be a very good girl if we kept you at Green Gables, but I must say it hasn’t seemed very much like it this evening.”

this evening (今夜) [名] the evening of the current day

グリーン・ゲイブルズに置いてくれるなら、とても良い子になるように努力するって言ったのに、今夜はそうは見えなかったよ。」

Leaving this Parthian shaft to rankle in Anne’s stormy bosom, Marilla descended to the kitchen, grievously troubled in mind and vexed in soul.

Parthian shaft (パルティア人の矢) [名] a parting shot

rankle (突き刺す) [動] cause a feeling of bitterness or resentment

stormy (嵐のような) [形] characterized by strong winds and usually rain, snow, or hail

bosom (胸) [名] the chest of a human being

grievously (ひどく) [副] to a severe or serious degree

trouble (悩ます) [動] cause distress to

マリラは、このパルティア人の矢をアンの嵐のような胸に突き刺したまま、心を悩ませ、魂を悩ませながら台所へと降りていった。

She was as angry with herself as with Anne, because, whenever she recalled Mrs. Rachel’s dumbfounded countenance her lips twitched with amusement and she felt a most reprehensible desire to laugh.

be angry with (怒っている) [動] to be annoyed or upset with someone or something

recall (思い出す) [動] to remember something

countenance (顔) [名] the expression on a person's face

amusement (面白そう) [名] the state of being amused

desire (欲求) [名] a strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen

彼女はアンに対して怒っているのと同じくらい自分にも怒っていた。なぜなら、レイチェル夫人の唖然とした顔を思い出すたびに、唇が面白そうにひきつり、笑いたいという最も非難されるべき欲求を感じたからだ。

Chapter X: Anne’s Apology

第10章: アンの謝罪

Marilla said nothing to Matthew about the affair that evening;

マリラはその夜、マシューにその件については何も言わなかった。

but when Anne proved still refractory the next morning an explanation had to be made to account for her absence from the breakfast table.

prove (わかる) [動] to be found to be; to turn out to be

refractory (反抗的) [形] unmanageable or rebellious

next morning (翌朝) [名] the morning of the day after today

absence (いない) [名] the state of not being present

breakfast table (朝食の席) [名] a table where breakfast is eaten

しかし、翌朝もアンがまだ反抗的であることがわかったとき、朝食の席にいないことを説明しなければならなかった。

Marilla told Matthew the whole story, taking pains to impress him with a due sense of the enormity of Anne’s behavior.

take pains (苦心する) [動] make a great effort to do something

impress (理解させる) [動] make a strong impression on someone

behavior (振る舞い) [名] the way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially towards others

マリラはマシューに事の一部始終を話し、アンの振る舞いの非道さを十分に理解させるように苦心した。

“It’s a good thing Rachel Lynde got a calling down;

calling down (叱責) [名] a severe reprimand

「レイチェル・リンドが叱責されたのはいいことだ。

she’s a meddlesome old gossip,” was Matthew’s consolatory rejoinder.

meddlesome (口うるさい) [形] tending to interfere in other people's business

gossip (おしゃべり) [名] a person who likes talking about other people's private lives

consolatory (慰め) [形] intended to comfort someone

rejoinder (言葉) [名] a quick reply to a question or remark

彼女は口うるさいおしゃべり婆さんだ」というのがマシューの慰めの言葉だった。

“Matthew Cuthbert, I’m astonished at you.

「マシュー・カスバート、あなたには驚かされるよ。

You know that Anne’s behavior was dreadful, and yet you take her part!

take one's part (味方をする) [動] support or defend someone

アンの振る舞いがひどかったことはわかっているのに、それでも彼女の味方をするなんて!

I suppose you’ll be saying next thing that she oughtn’t to be punished at all!”

ought (べき) [助] used to express duty or moral obligation

次は彼女は罰せられるべきではないなんて言うつもりでしょう!」

“Well now—no—not exactly,” said Matthew uneasily.

uneasily (困惑した) [副] in a way that is not relaxed or confident

「いや、そうは言わない」とマシューは困惑した。

“I reckon she ought to be punished a little.

「少しは罰せられるべきだと思う。

But don’t be too hard on her, Marilla.

でも、あまり厳しくしないでくれ、マリラ。

Recollect she hasn’t ever had anyone to teach her right.

彼女には正しいことを教えてくれる人がいなかったことを思い出してくれ。

You’re—you’re going to give her something to eat, aren’t you?”

give (あげる) [動] transfer something to someone else

aren't you (だろう) [助] used in questions to express the speaker's belief that something is true

何か食べるものをあげるつもりだろう?」

“When did you ever hear of me starving people into good behavior?” demanded Marilla indignantly.

behavior (行儀) [名] the way a person behaves

「私が人を飢えさせて行儀よくさせたなんて聞いたことがあるか?」とマリラは憤慨して言った。

“She’ll have her meals regular, and I’ll carry them up to her myself.

have (とる) [動] eat, drink, or ingest

regular (きちんと) [形] done or happening frequently or at evenly spaced intervals

carry (運ぶ) [動] move or transport something from one place to another

up (上) [前] to a higher place or position

「彼女はきちんと食事をとるよ。私が自分で運んであげる。

But she’ll stay up there until she’s willing to apologize to Mrs. Lynde, and that’s final, Matthew.”

stay up (起きる) [動] not go to bed

final (最終) [形] last in a series

でも、彼女はリンデ夫人に謝るまでそこにいてもらうよ。それが最終決定よ、マシュー。」

Breakfast, dinner, and supper were very silent meals—for Anne still remained obdurate.

dinner (昼食) [名] the main meal of the day

remain (ままだった) [動] stay in the same place or condition

obdurate (頑固な) [形] stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or to do what someone else wants

朝食、昼食、夕食は非常に静かな食事だった。アンは頑固なままだったからだ。

After each meal Marilla carried a well-filled tray to the east gable and brought it down later on not noticeably depleted.

well-filled (いっぱいに載せた) [形] having a lot of something

tray (盆) [名] a flat piece of wood or metal with raised edges that is used for carrying things

bring (下ろす) [動] take or carry to a destination

later (後で) [副] at a time in the future; afterwards

noticeably (あまり) [副] to a noticeable degree

deplete (減っていない) [動] reduce in number or quantity

食事ごとにマリラは、東の切妻に食べ物をいっぱいに載せた盆を運び、後であまり減っていない状態で下ろした。

Matthew eyed its last descent with a troubled eye.

descent (降下) [名] the action of moving downward

マシューは困った目でその最後の降下を見た。

Had Anne eaten anything at all?

at all (まったく) [副] to the slightest extent or degree

アンは何か食べたのだろうか?

When Marilla went out that evening to bring the cows from the back pasture, Matthew, who had been hanging about the barns and watching, slipped into the house with the air of a burglar and crept upstairs.

back pasture (後ろの牧草地) [名] a pasture behind a house

hang about (うろつく) [動] loiter or linger

slip into (忍び込む) [動] enter quietly or stealthily

burglar (泥棒) [名] a person who breaks into a building and steals things

creep upstairs (二階に忍び込む) [動] move slowly and stealthily up the stairs

その夜、マリラが後ろの牧草地から牛を連れて来るために外出した時、納屋の周りをうろついて見張っていたマシューは、泥棒のような態度で家の中に忍び込み、二階に忍び込んだ。

As a general thing Matthew gravitated between the kitchen and the little bedroom off the hall where he slept;

As a general thing (普段は) [副] usually; normally

gravitate (行き来する) [動] move or be drawn toward a place or person

off (脇) [前] away from; at a distance from

マシューは、普段は台所と、彼が寝ている玄関脇の小さな寝室の間を行き来していた。

once in a while he ventured uncomfortably into the parlor or sitting room when the minister came to tea.

once in a while (時々) [副] occasionally

venture (足を踏み入れる) [動] go somewhere or do something that may be dangerous or unpleasant

uncomfortably (居心地悪そうに) [副] in a way that is not comfortable

時々、牧師がお茶を飲みに来ると、彼は居心地悪そうに応接間や居間に足を踏み入れた。

But he had never been upstairs in his own house since the spring he helped Marilla paper the spare bedroom, and that was four years ago.

spare bedroom (予備の寝室) [名] a bedroom that is not usually used

four years ago (4年前) [名] four years before the present time

しかし、彼はマリラが予備の寝室の壁紙を貼るのを手伝った春以来、自分の家の二階に行ったことがなかった。それは4年前のことだった。

He tiptoed along the hall and stood for several minutes outside the door of the east gable before he summoned courage to tap on it with his fingers and then open the door to peep in.

tiptoe (つま先立ちで歩く) [動] walk on one's toes

several minutes (数分間) [名] a period of time

summon (出す) [動] call up for active service

courage (勇気) [名] the ability to do something that frightens one

tap (軽く叩く) [動] hit gently

peep (覗き込む) [動] look quickly and furtively

彼は玄関に沿ってつま先立ちで歩き、東の切妻の扉の外に数分間立ってから、勇気を出して指で軽く叩き、扉を開けて中を覗き込んだ。

Anne was sitting on the yellow chair by the window gazing mournfully out into the garden.

アンは窓際の黄色い椅子に座って、悲しげに庭を眺めていた。

Very small and unhappy she looked, and Matthew’s heart smote him.

unhappy (不幸な) [形] not happy

smite (責める) [動] to hit or strike someone or something

彼女はとても小さく、不幸そうに見え、マシューの心は彼を責めた。

He softly closed the door and tiptoed over to her.

softly (そっと) [副] in a quiet and gentle way

tiptoe (つま先立ち) [動] walk on the tips of your toes

over (~へ) [前] to a place on the other side of something

彼はそっとドアを閉め、つま先立ちで彼女のところへ行った。

“Anne,” he whispered, as if afraid of being overheard, “how are you making it, Anne?”

overhear (聞かれる) [動] hear something by chance

「アン」彼は誰かに聞かれるのを恐れるようにささやいた。「どうしてる、アン?」

Anne smiled wanly.

wanly (弱々しく) [副] in a weak or sickly manner

アンは弱々しく微笑んだ。

“Pretty well. I imagine a good deal, and that helps to pass the time.

pretty well (かなりいい) [副] to a moderately good extent

pass the time (時間をつぶす) [動] occupy oneself with something to make time seem to pass more quickly

「かなりいいよ。いろいろ想像して、それで時間をつぶしてるの。

Of course, it’s rather lonesome.

rather (かなり) [副] to some extent

もちろん、かなり寂しいよ。

But then, I may as well get used to that.”

でも、それに慣れちゃったよ」

Anne smiled again, bravely facing the long years of solitary imprisonment before her.

bravely (勇敢に) [副] in a brave manner

face (立ち向かう) [動] to be opposite to or facing

year (年) [名] the period of time that the earth takes to make one complete orbit of the sun

solitary (独房) [形] done or existing alone

imprisonment (生活) [名] the state of being imprisoned

アンは再び微笑み、長い年月続く独房生活に勇敢に立ち向かった。

Matthew recollected that he must say what he had come to say without loss of time, lest Marilla return prematurely.

without loss of time (時間を無駄にせずに) [副] without delay

lest (ないように) [接] for fear that; in order that not

prematurely (予定より早く) [副] before the usual or proper time

マシューは、マリラが予定より早く帰って来ないように、時間を無駄にせずに、言いたいことを言わなければならないことを思い出した。

“Well now, Anne, don’t you think you’d better do it and have it over with?” he whispered.

don't you think (~と思わないか) [句] used to introduce a question

you'd better do it (謝った方がいい) [句] it would be better for you to do it

have it over with (済ませる) [句] to finish something that is unpleasant or difficult

whispered (ささやいた) [動] speak softly

「さて、アン、謝って済ませた方がいいと思わないか?」と彼はささやいた。

“It’ll have to be done sooner or later, you know, for Marilla’s a dreadful deter-mined woman—dreadful determined, Anne.

sooner or later (遅かれ早かれ) [副] eventually

determined (頑固な) [形] having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it

「遅かれ早かれ謝らなければならないんだ、マリラは恐ろしく頑固な女だからね、恐ろしく頑固なんだよ、アン。

Do it right off, I say, and have it over.”

right off (すぐに) [副] immediately

have (済ませる) [動] experience, undergo, or be affected by something

すぐに謝って済ませろ、そうしたら終わりだ」

“Do you mean apologize to Mrs. Lynde?”

Mrs. Lynde (リンデ夫人) [名] a woman who is married to Mr. Lynde

「リンデ夫人に謝罪するということですか?」

“Yes—apologize—that’s the very word,” said Matthew eagerly.

「そう、謝罪する、それが正しい言葉だ」とマシューは熱心に言った。

“Just smooth it over so to speak.

smooth over (丸く収める) [動] to make something less difficult or unpleasant

so to speak (いわば) [副] used to indicate that a word or phrase is not used in its literal sense

「いわば、事を丸く収めるんだ。

That’s what I was trying to get at.”

get at (言おうとしている) [動] to try to say or express something

what (もの) [代] the thing that is referred to

それが私が言おうとしていたことだ」

“I suppose I could do it to oblige you,” said Anne thoughtfully.

oblige (恩返しする) [動] make someone feel grateful or obligated

「あなたに恩返しするためにそうするべきでしょうね」とアンは考え深く言った。

“It would be true enough to say I am sorry, because I am sorry now.

「ごめんなさいと言うのは本当のことよ、だって今はごめんなさいと思っているもの。

I wasn’t a bit sorry last night.

a bit (少し) [名] a small amount or part

昨夜は少しもごめんなさいとは思っていなかったよ。

I was mad clear through, and I stayed mad all night.

be mad (頭にきている) [動] be angry

all night (一晩中) [名] the entire night

頭にきていたの、そして一晩中頭にきていたよ。

I know I did because I woke up three times and I was just furious every time.

だって三回も目が覚めたし、その度に怒っていたもの。

But this morning it was over.

be over (消える) [動] to be finished or completed

でも今朝は怒りは消えていたよ。

I wasn’t in a temper anymore—and it left a dreadful sort of goneness, too.

goneness (虚無感) [名] a feeling of emptiness or loss

もう怒っていなかったよ、そしてひどい虚無感も残っていたよ。

I felt so ashamed of myself.

とても恥ずかしかったよ。

But I just couldn’t think of going and telling Mrs. Lynde so.

Mrs. Lynde (リンデさん) [名] a woman who lives in Avonlea

でも、リンデさんにそう言いに行くなんて考えられなかったよ。

It would be so humiliating.

be so humiliating (とても屈辱的だ) [動] cause a severe loss in the dignity of and respect for someone or something

とても屈辱的だよ。

I made up my mind I’d stay shut up here forever rather than do that.

shut up (閉じこもる) [動] be or remain in a place without leaving it

そうするくらいなら、ここに永遠に閉じこもる決心をしたよ。

But still—I’d do anything for you—if you really want me to—”

でも、それでも、私はあなたのために何でもするよ。もしあなたが本当に私にそうして欲しいなら。」

“Well now, of course I do.

do (そうよ) [動] perform or execute

「もちろん、そうよ。

It’s terrible lonesome downstairs without you.

downstairs (階下) [名] a floor or set of rooms on a lower level of a building

あなたがいないと、階下はひどく寂しいよ。

Just go and smooth things over—that’s a good girl.”

smooth (丸く収める) [動] make something flat or even

行って、事を丸く収めなさい。いい子ね。」

“Very well,” said Anne resignedly.

「分かりました」とアンは諦めて言った。

“I’ll tell Marilla as soon as she comes in I’ve repented.”

repent (反省する) [動] feel or express sincere regret or guilt for a past action, wrongdoing, or sin

「マリラが帰ってきたらすぐに、反省したって言うよ。」

“That’s right—that’s right, Anne.

that's right (そうよ) [句] an expression of agreement

「そうよ、そうよ、アン。

But don’t tell Marilla I said anything about it.

でも、私が何か言ったなんてマリラには言わないでね。

She might think I was putting my oar in and I promised not to do that.”

put one's oar in (口を挟む) [動] to interfere in a conversation or discussion

私が口を挟んだと思うかもしれないし、私はそうしないと約束したのよ。」

“Wild horses won’t drag the secret from me,” promised Anne solemnly.

drag (聞き出す) [動] to pull or move something with difficulty

solemnly (厳かに) [副] in a serious and dignified manner

「野生の馬が来たって、私から秘密を聞き出すことなんてできないよ」とアンは厳かに約束した。

“How would wild horses drag a secret from a person anyhow?”

wild horse (野生の馬) [名] a horse that lives in the wild

「ところで、野生の馬がどうやって人から秘密を聞き出すの?」

But Matthew was gone, scared at his own success.

be gone (逃げ出す) [動] leave a place

scared (驚く) [形] frightened or anxious

しかし、マシューは自分の成功に驚いて、逃げ出していた。

He fled hastily to the remotest corner of the horse pasture lest Marilla should suspect what he had been up to.

remotest (一番遠い) [形] most distant in space or time

lest (しないように) [接] for fear that

suspect (疑う) [動] have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of (something) without certain proof

マリラに自分のしたことを疑われないように、彼は急いで馬の放牧場の一番遠い隅に逃げ込んだ。

Marilla herself, upon her return to the house, was agreeably surprised to hear a plaintive voice calling, “Marilla” over the banisters.

agreeably (うれしい) [副] in a pleasant or pleasing way

plaintive (悲しげな) [形] expressing sadness or sorrow

banister (手すり) [名] a rail on a staircase

マリラ自身も、家に戻ると、手すりの向こうから「マリラ」と呼ぶ悲しげな声を聞いて、うれしい驚きを感じた。

“Well?” she said, going into the hall.

「どうしたの?」と彼女は玄関に向かいながら言った。

“I’m sorry I lost my temper and said rude things, and I’m willing to go and tell Mrs. Lynde so.”

「私は腹を立てて失礼なことを言って申し訳なく思っています。リンデさんにそう言いに行きます。」

“Very well.” Marilla’s crispness gave no sign of her relief.

crispness (きっぱりとした態度) [名] the quality of being firm and decisive

give (見られる) [動] cause to have or receive

no sign (全く) [名] not any

「そうか」マリラのきっぱりとした態度には、安心した様子は全く見られなかった。

She had been wondering what under the canopy she should do if Anne did not give in.

wonder (考える) [動] be curious or doubtful about something

彼女は、もしアンが折れなかったら、いったいどうしたらいいのかと考えていたのだ。

“I’ll take you down after milking.”

milking (搾乳) [名] the act of milking a cow or other animal

「搾乳が終わったら連れて行ってあげる」

Accordingly, after milking, behold Marilla and Anne walking down the lane, the former erect and triumphant, the latter drooping and dejected.

accordingly (それに応じて) [副] in a way that is appropriate or suitable

behold (見る) [動] to see or observe

walk (歩く) [動] to move at a regular and fairly slow pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, never having both feet off the ground at once

former (前者) [形] having previously filled a particular role or been a particular thing

erect (直立した) [形] upright in position or posture

triumphant (勝ち誇った) [形] having won a battle or contest; victorious

latter (後者) [形] denoting the second or less important of two people or things

droop (うなだれる) [動] to hang or bend downward

dejected (意気消沈した) [形] sad and depressed

搾乳が終わると、マリラとアンが小道を歩いて行くのが見えた。マリラは背筋を伸ばして勝ち誇った様子で、アンはうなだれて意気消沈していた。

But halfway down Anne’s dejection vanished as if by enchantment.

halfway (道の半ば) [名] the point at which half of a journey or task has been completed

vanish (消える) [動] disappear suddenly and completely

enchantment (魔法) [名] the state of being enchanted; the state of being under a spell

しかし、道の半ばまで来ると、アンの落ち込みは魔法のように消えてしまった。

She lifted her head and stepped lightly along, her eyes fixed on the sunset sky and an air of subdued exhilaration about her.

step (歩く) [動] move at a regular and fairly slow pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, never having both feet off the ground at once

lightly (軽く) [副] gently or softly

subdue (抑える) [動] bring under control or overcome

exhilaration (高揚感) [名] a feeling of great happiness or excitement

彼女は頭を上げ、軽い足取りで歩き、夕焼けの空を見つめ、落ち着いた高揚感を漂わせていた。

Marilla beheld the change disapprovingly.

change (変化) [名] the act or instance of making or becoming different

マリラはその変化を不満そうに見ていた。

This was no meek penitent such as it behooved her to take into the presence of the offended Mrs. Lynde.

penitent (後悔している) [形] feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done something wrong

behoove (ふさわしい) [動] to be necessary, proper, or advantageous

これは、気分を害したリンド夫人の前に連れて行くのにふさわしい、おとなしく後悔している様子ではなかった。

“What are you thinking of, Anne?” she asked sharply.

「アン、何を考えているの?」と彼女はきっぱりと尋ねた。

“I’m imagining out what I must say to Mrs. Lynde,” answered Anne dreamily.

dreamily (夢見心地で) [副] in a dreamy way

「リンド夫人に何を言えばいいか想像しているの」とアンは夢見心地で答えた。

This was satisfactory—or should have been so.

satisfactory (満足な) [形] good enough to meet a need or standard

これで満足だった、あるいはそうあるべきだった。

But Marilla could not rid herself of the notion that something in her scheme of punishment was going askew.

rid oneself of (捨てる) [動] to free oneself from something

scheme (計画) [名] a systematic plan of future action

go askew (うまくいかない) [動] to be or become crooked or distorted

しかしマリラは、自分の罰の計画の何かがうまくいっていないという考えを捨てることができなかった。

Anne had no business to look so rapt and radiant.

have no business to (はずがない) [動] have no right or reason to

radiant (輝く) [形] shining or bright

アンがそんなにうっとりと輝いて見えるはずがなかった。

Rapt and radiant Anne continued until they were in the very presence of Mrs. Lynde, who was sitting knitting by her kitchen window.

presence (目の前) [名] the state or fact of existing, occurring, or being present in a place or thing

kitchen window (台所の窓) [名] a window in a kitchen

うっとりと輝くアンは、台所の窓のそばに座って編み物をしているリンド夫人の目の前に来るまで続いた。

Then the radiance vanished.

すると輝きは消えた。

Mournful penitence appeared on every feature.

mournful (悲しげな) [形] feeling or showing sadness

penitence (後悔) [名] a feeling of sadness and being sorry for something you have done

悲しげな後悔があらゆる表情に現れた。

Before a word was spoken Anne suddenly went down on her knees before the astonished Mrs. Rachel and held out her hands beseechingly.

go down (ひざまずく) [動] move to a lower position

astonished (驚いた) [形] feeling or showing great surprise or wonder

beseechingly (懇願するように) [副] in a way that shows you are asking for something very seriously

一言も発する前に、アンは驚いたレイチェル夫人の前に突然ひざまずき、懇願するように両手を差し出した。

“Oh, Mrs. Lynde, I am so extremely sorry,” she said with a quiver in her voice.

「ああ、リンド夫人、本当に申し訳ありません」と彼女は声を震わせながら言った。

“I could never express all my sorrow, no, not if I used up a whole dictionary.

dictionary (辞書) [名] a book or electronic resource that lists the words of a language typically in alphabetical order and gives their meaning, or gives the equivalent words in a different language, often also providing in...

「私の悲しみをすべて表現することはできません、いいえ、辞書を全部使ってもできません。

You must just imagine it.

想像するしかないよ。

I behaved terribly to you—and I’ve disgraced the dear friends, Matthew and Marilla, who have let me stay at Green Gables although I’m not a boy.

terribly (ひどく) [副] to a very great degree

私はあなたにひどい態度をとりました。そして、私が男の子ではないのにグリーン・ゲイブルズに滞在させてくれた親愛なる友人、マシューとマリラを辱めました。

I’m a dreadfully wicked and ungrateful girl, and I deserve to be punished and cast out by respectable people forever.

wicked (邪悪な) [形] evil or morally wrong

ungrateful (恩知らずな) [形] not feeling or showing gratitude

deserve (値する) [動] be worthy of

be punished (罰せられる) [動] to be subjected to a penalty

be cast out (追い出される) [動] to be forced to leave

respectable (立派な) [形] worthy of respect

私はひどく邪悪で恩知らずな女の子で、立派な人々に永遠に罰せられ、追い出されるに値します。

It was very wicked of me to fly into a temper because you told me the truth.

fly into a temper (腹を立てる) [動] become very angry

あなたが真実を言ったからといって、私が腹を立てるのはとても邪悪なことでした。

It was the truth; every word you said was true.

true (真実) [形] being in accordance with fact or reality

それは真実でした。あなたが言った言葉はすべて真実でした。

My hair is red and I’m freckled and skinny and ugly.

私の髪は赤く、そばかすがあって、痩せていて、醜い。

What I said to you was true, too, but I shouldn’t have said it.

shouldn't (言うべきではない) [助] should not

私があなたに言ったこともたしかに真実だったけど、言うべきではなかったよ。

Oh, Mrs. Lynde, please, please, forgive me.

ああ、リンド夫人、どうか、どうか、私を許してください。

If you refuse it will be a lifelong sorrow on a poor little orphan girl, would you, even if she had a dreadful temper?

refuse (断る) [動] express unwillingness to accept or consider something

もしあなたが断れば、それはかわいそうな孤児の少女にとって生涯の悲しみになるでしょう、たとえ彼女がひどい気性を持っていたとしても、あなたはそうしますか?

Oh, I am sure you wouldn’t.

be sure (確信している) [動] to be certain about something

ああ、あなたはそうしないでしょうね。

Please say you forgive me, Mrs. Lynde.”

どうか私を許したと言ってください、リンド夫人」

Anne clasped her hands together, bowed her head, and waited for the word of judgment.

clasp (握り合わせる) [動] hold tightly in one's hand

bow (頭を垂れる) [動] bend the head or body as a sign of respect

アンは両手を握り合わせ、頭を垂れて、裁きの宣告を待った。

There was no mistaking her sincerity—it breathed in every tone of her voice.

mistake (疑う) [動] to be wrong about the identity of someone or something

sincerity (誠実さ) [名] the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles

breathe (息づく) [動] to be alive or to seem to be alive

tone (音色) [名] a sound with a particular pitch, quality, and strength

彼女の誠実さは疑いようがなく、それは彼女の声のあらゆる音色に息づいていた。

Both Marilla and Mrs. Lynde recognized its unmistakable ring.

recognize (認める) [動] know or identify by sight, hearing, or other sense

マリラもリンド夫人もその紛れもない音色を認めた。

But the former under-stood in dismay that Anne was actually enjoying her valley of humiliation—was reveling in the thoroughness of her abasement.

former (マリラ) [名] the first of two things mentioned

under-stood (理解した) [動] perceive the intended meaning of words, language, or a speaker

actually (実際に) [副] really; in fact

revel (大いに楽しむ) [動] take great pleasure in

thoroughness (徹底ぶり) [名] the quality or state of being complete and accurate in all details

abasement (卑屈さ) [名] a feeling of inferiority

しかし、マリラはアンが実際に屈辱の谷を楽しんでいることを狼狽して理解した。彼女の卑屈さの徹底ぶりを大いに楽しんでいた。

Where was the wholesome punishment upon which she, Marilla, had plumed herself?

wholesome (健全な) [形] promoting health or well-being of mind or spirit

plume (自慢する) [動] to feel or show great pride in oneself or one's achievements

マリラが自慢していた健全な罰はどこへ行ってしまったのか?

Anne had turned it into a species of positive pleasure.

pleasure (喜び) [名] a feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment

アンはそれを一種の喜びに変えてしまった。

Good Mrs. Lynde, not being overburdened with perception, did not see this.

Good Mrs. Lynde (善良なリンド夫人) [名] a woman who is kind and helpful

not being overburdened with (あまりにも優れすぎていたため) [動] to be too much of something

perception (知覚) [名] the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses

善良なリンド夫人は、あまりにも知覚に優れすぎていたため、これには気づかなかった。

She only perceived that Anne had made a very thorough apology and all resentment vanished from her kindly, if somewhat officious, heart.

perceive (理解する) [動] become aware or conscious of

resentment (恨み) [名] bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly

kindly (親切に) [副] in a kind or friendly way

officious (おせっかいな) [形] offering unwanted or unnecessary help or advice

彼女はただアンが非常に徹底的に謝罪したことを理解し、彼女の親切で、多少おせっかいな心からすべての恨みが消えた。

“There, there, get up, child,” she said heartily.

get up (起きる) [動] rise from a lying, sitting, or kneeling position

heartily (心から) [副] in a sincere or hearty manner

「さあ、さあ、起きなさい、子供」と彼女は心から言った。

“Of course I forgive you.

「もちろん許すよ。

I guess I was a little too hard on you, anyway.

a little too hard (少し厳しすぎた) [形] more than is usual or expected

on you (あなたに) [前] affecting or directed toward you

とにかく、私はあなたに少し厳しすぎたと思う。

But I’m such an outspoken person.

outspoken (率直な) [形] frank in stating one's opinions

person (人間) [名] a human being

でも私はとても率直な人間なの。

You just mustn’t mind me, that’s what.

that's what (そういうことよ) [慣] that is the thing that I am talking about

あなたは私を気にしてはいけない、そういうことよ。

It can’t be denied your hair is terrible red;

あなたの髪がひどく赤いということは否定できない。

but I knew a girl once—went to school with her, in fact—whose hair was every mite as red as yours when she was young, but when she grew up it darkened to a real handsome auburn.

darken (濃くなる) [動] become dark or darker

handsome (きれいな) [形] pleasing to the eye or the ear

auburn (赤褐色) [名] a reddish-brown color

でも、私はかつてある少女を知っていたの、実際彼女とは学校も一緒だったんだけど、彼女の髪は若い頃はあなたのと同じくらい赤かったんだけど、大人になったら本当にきれいな赤褐色に濃くなったのよ。

I wouldn’t be a mite surprised if yours did, too—not a mite.”

a mite (ちっとも) [名] a very small amount

あなたの髪もそうなら、私はちっとも驚かないよ、ちっともね」

“Oh, Mrs. Lynde!” Anne drew a long breath as she rose to her feet.

draw a long breath (長い息を吸う) [動] to breathe in deeply

rise to one's feet (立ち上がる) [動] to stand up

「ああ、リンド夫人!」アンは立ち上がりながら長い息を吸った。

“You have given me a hope.

「あなたは私に希望を与えてくれました。

I shall always feel that you are a benefactor.

benefactor (恩人) [名] a person who gives money or other help to a person or organization

私はいつもあなたが恩人だと感じるでしょう。

Oh, I could endure anything if I only thought my hair would be a handsome auburn when I grew up.

ああ、大人になったら髪がきれいな赤褐色になると思うだけで、私は何でも耐えられるよ。

It would be so much easier to be good if one’s hair was a handsome auburn, don’t you think?

be so much easier (ずっと簡単だと思う) [動] be much easier

髪がきれいな赤褐色だったら、善い子でいるのはずっと簡単だと思うよ、そう思わない?

And now may I go out into your garden and sit on that bench under the apple-trees while you and Marilla are talking?

bench (ベンチ) [名] a long seat for several people, typically made of wood and with a back

あなたとマリラが話している間、私は庭に出て、りんごの木の下のベンチに座ってもいいかしら?

There is so much more scope for imagination out there.”

外には想像力の余地がもっとたくさんあるよ。」

“Laws, yes, run along, child.

run along (行きなさい) [動] go away

「ああ、そうね、行きなさい、子供。

And you can pick a bouquet of them white June lilies over in the corner if you like.”

bouquet (花束) [名] a bunch of flowers arranged together

lily (ユリ) [名] a plant with large, showy flowers

好きなら、隅にある白いユリの花束を摘んでもいいよ。」

As the door closed behind Anne Mrs. Lynde got briskly up to light a lamp.

close (閉まる) [動] move so as to cover an opening

light (つける) [動] cause to burn or shine

アンの後ろでドアが閉まると、リンド夫人はランプをつけるために素早く立ち上がった。

“She’s a real odd little thing.

「本当に変わった子だよ。

Take this chair, Marilla; it’s easier than the one you’ve got;

easy (楽) [形] not difficult or demanding

マリラ、この椅子に座って。今座っているものより楽よ。

I just keep that for the hired boy to sit on.

hired boy (雇い人の男の子) [名] a boy who is hired to do work

sit on (座る) [動] to be in or move into a position in which your weight is supported by your buttocks rather than your feet and your upper body is more or less upright

あれは雇い人の男の子が座るために置いてあるだけだから。

Yes, she certainly is an odd child, but there is something kind of taking about her after all.

take (惹きつける) [動] to attract or be attracted to

ええ、確かに変わった子だよ、でも結局のところ、彼女には何か惹きつけるものがあるよ。

I don’t feel so surprised at you and Matthew keeping her as I did—nor so sorry for you, either.

sorry (気の毒に思う) [形] feeling sadness, sympathy, or disappointment

あなたとマシューが彼女を預かることにしたときほど驚きも感じないし、あなたたちを気の毒にも思わないよ。

She may turn out all right.

彼女はきっと大丈夫になるよ。

Of course, she has a queer way of expressing herself—a little too—well, too kind of forcible, you know;

herself (自分) [代] the female person or animal that is being discussed

a little (ちょっと) [副] to a small extent

too (あまりにも) [副] to a higher degree than is desirable, permissible, or possible

forcible (強引な) [形] done by force or violence

もちろん、彼女は自分の考えを表現する方法が奇妙で、ちょっと、ええと、ちょっと強引すぎるのよね。

but she’ll likely get over that now that she’s come to live among civilized folks.

civilized (文明的な) [形] having a high level of culture and development

でも、文明的な人々の中で暮らすようになった今、彼女はそれを乗り越えるでしょう。

And then, her temper’s pretty quick, I guess;

それに、彼女は気性が激しいと思うよ。

but there’s one comfort, a child that has a quick temper, just blaze up and cool down, ain’t never likely to be sly or deceitful.

quick temper (気性が激しい) [名] a tendency to get angry easily

blaze up (燃え上がる) [動] to burn or shine brightly

cool down (冷める) [動] to become less angry or excited

sly (ずる賢い) [形] having or showing a cunning and deceitful nature

deceitful (嘘をつく) [形] guilty of or involving deception

でも、一つ安心なのは、気性が激しい子供は、すぐに燃え上がって冷めてしまうから、ずる賢かったり、嘘をついたりすることはまずないよ。

Preserve me from a sly child, that’s what.

preserve (守る) [動] keep safe from harm or injury

ずる賢い子供から私を守ってね、そうよ。

On the whole, Marilla, I kind of like her.”

on the whole (全体的に見て) [副] taking everything into consideration

全体的に見て、マリラ、私は彼女を好きだよ」

When Marilla went home Anne came out of the fragrant twilight of the orchard with a sheaf of white narcissi in her hands.

fragrant (香り漂う) [形] having a pleasant smell

sheaf (束) [名] a bundle of things tied together

narcissus (水仙) [名] a plant with a bulb and long flat leaves and a flower with a cup-shaped central part and six petals

マリラが家に戻ると、アンは白い水仙の束を手に、夕暮れの香り漂う果樹園から出てきた。

“I apologized pretty well, didn’t I?” she said proudly as they went down the lane.

pretty well (かなり上手に) [副] to a moderately high degree

「私はかなり上手に謝ったでしょう?」と、道を下りながら彼女は誇らしげに言った。

“I thought since I had to do it I might as well do it thoroughly.”

thoroughly (徹底的に) [副] in a complete manner

「やらなきゃいけないんだったら、徹底的にやろうと思ったの」

“You did it thoroughly, all right enough,” was Marilla’s comment.

「確かに徹底的にやったよね」というのがマリラのコメントだった。

Marilla was dismayed at finding herself inclined to laugh over the recollection.

be dismayed (狼狽する) [動] to be filled with fear or shock, especially at something unexpected

inclined (そうになっている) [形] likely to do something

recollection (思い出) [名] the ability to remember something

マリラは、そのことを思い出して笑いそうになっている自分に気づいて、狼狽した。

She had also an uneasy feeling that she ought to scold Anne for apologizing so well;

uneasy (不安な) [形] worried or nervous

彼女はまた、あんなに上手に謝ったアンを叱らなければいけないという不安な気持ちも抱いていた。

but then, that was ridiculous!

but then (でも) [接] on the other hand

でも、それはばかげている!

She compromised with her conscience by saying severely:

compromise (折り合いをつける) [動] reach an agreement or settlement by making concessions on both sides

彼女は厳しく言うことで自分の良心と折り合いをつけた。

“I hope you won’t have occasion to make many more such apologies.

have occasion to (する必要がないように) [動] have the opportunity to

「もうこんな謝罪をする必要がないように願っているよ。

I hope you’ll try to control your temper now, Anne.”

アン、これからは自分の感情をコントロールするようにしなさい。」

“That wouldn’t be so hard if people wouldn’t twit me about my looks,” said Anne with a sigh.

「みんなが私の外見についてからかうのをやめてくれたら、そんなに難しくはないんだけど」とアンはため息をつきながら言った。

“I don’t get cross about other things;

get cross (怒る) [動] become angry

「他の事では怒らないのに。

but I’m so tired of being twitted about my hair and it just makes me boil right over.

be tired of (うんざりする) [動] to be bored with something

boil over (頭に血が上る) [動] to become very angry

でも髪の毛のことでからかわれるのは本当にうんざりだし、すぐに頭に血が上ってしまうの。

Do you suppose my hair will really be a handsome auburn when I grow up?”

大きくなったら私の髪は本当にきれいな赤褐色になると思う?」

“You shouldn’t think so much about your looks, Anne.

「そんなに自分の外見を気にするべきじゃないよ、アン。

I’m afraid you are a very vain little girl.”

vain (うぬぼれた) [形] having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth

君は本当にうぬぼれた小さな女の子だね」

“How can I be vain when I know I’m homely?” protested Anne.

「自分が不細工だって分かっているのに、どうしてうぬぼれられるでしょう?」とアンは抗議した。

“I love pretty things; and I hate to look in the glass and see something that isn’t pretty.

「私はきれいなものが大好きなの。鏡を見てきれいじゃないものを見るのが嫌いなの。

It makes me feel so sorrowful—just as I feel when I look at any ugly thing.

とても悲しい気持ちになるよ。醜いものを見た時と同じ気持ちになる。

I pity it because it isn’t beautiful.”

美しくないから哀れに思ってしまうの」

“Handsome is as handsome does,” quoted Marilla.

handsome (美しさ) [形] having a pleasing appearance

「美しさは行いにある」とマリラは言った。

“I’ve had that said to me before, but I have my doubts about it,” remarked skeptical Anne, sniffing at her narcissi.

have that said to me (そう言われたことがある) [動] have something said to me

remark (言う) [動] say something as a comment

skeptical (懐疑的な) [形] not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations

sniff (嗅ぐ) [動] draw air through the nose with short, audible inhalations

「そう言われたことはあるけど、私は疑問に思っているよ」と、水仙の香りを嗅ぎながらアンは懐疑的に言った。

“Oh, aren’t these flowers sweet!

「ああ、この花、いい香り!

It was lovely of Mrs. Lynde to give them to me.

リンド夫人が私にくれたなんて素敵だよ。

I have no hard feelings against Mrs. Lynde now.

have no hard feelings (嫌な気持ちは全く持っていない) [動] not be angry or upset

今はリンド夫人に対して嫌な気持ちは全く持っていない。

It gives you a lovely, comfortable feeling to apologize and be forgiven, doesn’t it?

be forgiven (許される) [動] stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone for an offense, flaw, or mistake

謝って許してもらえると、素敵で心地よい気持ちになるよね?

Aren’t the stars bright tonight?

今夜は星が明るいよね?

If you could live in a star, which one would you pick?

もし星に住めるとしたら、どれを選ぶ?

I’d like that lovely clear big one away over there above that dark hill.”

私はあの暗い丘の上の、あそこにある素敵で澄んだ大きな星がいいよ。」

“Anne, do hold your tongue,” said Marilla, thoroughly worn out trying to follow the gyrations of Anne’s thoughts.

worn out (疲れ果てる) [形] extremely tired

gyration (回転) [名] a circular or spiral motion

「アン、黙ってなさい」とマリラは言った。アンの考えの回転についていくのに疲れ果てていた。

Anne said no more until they turned into their own lane.

アンは家への道に入るまで何も言わなかった。

A little gypsy wind came down it to meet them, laden with the spicy perfume of young dew-wet ferns.

gypsy (ジプシー) [名] a member of a nomadic people

meet (迎える) [動] come into the presence of

laden (運ぶ) [動] be loaded with

spicy (香辛料の) [形] having a strong and slightly hot flavor

perfume (香り) [名] a pleasant smell

dew (露) [名] moisture condensed from the atmosphere

wet (濡れた) [形] covered or saturated with water or another liquid

小さなジプシーの風が、露に濡れた若いシダの香辛料の香りを運んで、彼らを迎えに来た。

Far up in the shadows a cheerful light gleamed out through the trees from the kitchen at Green Gables.

far up (遠く) [副] a great distance

gleam (輝く) [動] shine brightly

遠く影の中に、グリーン・ゲイブルズの台所から木々の間から明るい光が輝いていた。

Anne suddenly came close to Marilla and slipped her hand into the older woman’s hard palm.

come close to (そばに来る) [動] approach

slip (滑り込ませる) [動] move or cause to move smoothly and quickly

palm (手のひら) [名] the inner surface of the hand

アンは突然マリラのそばに来て、年配の女性の硬い手のひらに手を滑り込ませた。

“It’s lovely to be going home and know it’s home,” she said.

「家へ帰る途中で、そこが家だと分かっているのは素敵なことね」と彼女は言った。

“I love Green Gables already, and I never loved any place before.

「私はもうグリーン・ゲイブルズが大好きよ、今までどこも好きになったことはなかったよ。

No place ever seemed like home.

No place (どこも) [名] no place

どこも家のように思えなかった。

Oh, Marilla, I’m so happy.

ああ、マリラ、私はとても幸せ。

I could pray right now and not find it a bit hard.”

right now (今すぐ) [副] at this very moment

find (思う) [動] discover or notice something

今すぐ祈れるよ、少しも難しくはないよ」

Something warm and pleasant welled up in Marilla’s heart at touch of that thin little hand in her own—a throb of the maternity she had missed, perhaps.

well up (湧き上がる) [動] to flow or surge upward

touch (握る) [動] to come into or be in contact with

maternity (母性) [名] the state of being a mother

miss (失う) [動] to fail to hit, reach, or come into contact with

マリラは、その細い小さな手を自分の手で握ると、心の中に何か温かく心地よいものが湧き上がってきた。それは、おそらく彼女が失った母性への憧れだった。

Its very unaccustomedness and sweetness disturbed her.

unaccustomedness (慣れなさ) [名] the state of not being used to something

sweetness (甘さ) [名] the quality of being sweet

disturb (不安にさせる) [動] to interfere with the peace or quiet of

その慣れなさや甘さが彼女を不安にさせた。

She hastened to restore her sensations to their normal calm by inculcating a moral.

restore (戻す) [動] bring back to a former condition, place, or position

sensation (感覚) [名] a feeling or an awareness of something

normal (通常の) [形] conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected

calm (落ち着いた) [形] in a state of tranquility

彼女は道徳を教え込むことで、自分の感覚を通常の落ち着いた状態に戻そうと急いだ。

“If you’ll be a good girl you’ll always be happy, Anne.

be a good girl (いい子でいる) [動] behave well

be happy (幸せである) [動] feel or show pleasure or contentment

「いい子でいれば、いつも幸せでいられるよ、アン。

And you should never find it hard to say your prayers.”

そして、お祈りをするのが難しいと思うことは決してないはずだ。」

“Saying one’s prayers isn’t exactly the same thing as praying,” said Anne meditatively.

meditatively (瞑想的に) [副] in a thoughtful manner

「お祈りをすることは、祈ることとは全く同じことではない」とアンは瞑想的に言った。

“But I’m going to imagine that I’m the wind that is blowing up there in those tree tops.

「でも、私はあの木のてっぺんで吹いている風だと想像するつもりよ。

When I get tired of the trees I’ll imagine I’m gently waving down here in the ferns—and then I’ll fly over to Mrs. Lynde’s garden and set the flowers dancing—and then I’ll go with one great swoop over the clover field—and then I’ll blow over the Lake of Shining Waters and ripple it all up into little sparkling waves.

get tired of (飽きる) [動] become bored with

down here (ここ) [副] in this place

fly over (飛んで行く) [動] travel through the air

Mrs. Lynde's garden (リンド夫人の庭) [名] the garden of Mrs. Lynde

set the flowers dancing (花を踊らせる) [動] cause the flowers to dance

go with one great swoop (一気に舞い上がる) [動] move quickly and suddenly

over the clover field (クローバー畑の上) [名] a field of clover

blow over (吹き抜ける) [動] move quickly and suddenly

the Lake of Shining Waters (輝く水の湖) [名] a lake that shines

ripple (波打たせる) [動] form or cause to form small waves

into (に) [前] expressing movement or action with the result that someone or something ends up in a place or state

sparkling (きらめく) [形] shining brightly

wave (波) [名] a wall of water that moves towards the shore

木に飽きたら、ここのシダの中でそよそよと揺れているところを想像して、それからリンド夫人の庭に飛んで行って、花を踊らせて、それからクローバー畑の上を一気に舞い上がって、それから輝く水の湖の上を吹き抜けて、小さなきらめく波に波打たせるつもりよ。

Oh, there’s so much scope for imagination in a wind!

ああ、風には想像力の余地がとてもたくさんあるよ!

So I’ll not talk any more just now, Marilla.”

not talk any more (もう話さない) [動] to not speak any more

だから、もう今は話さないつもりよ、マリラ」

“Thanks be to goodness for that,” breathed Marilla in devout relief.

thanks be to (ありがたい) [句] I am grateful for

breathe (つぶやく) [動] to say something very quietly

devout (心からの) [形] having or showing deep religious feeling

「それはありがたい」とマリラは心から安堵してつぶやいた。

Chapter XI: Anne’s Impressions of Sunday-School

Chapter XI (第十一章) [名] the eleventh chapter

Anne's Impressions of Sunday-School (日曜学校に対するアンの印象) [名] Anne's impressions of Sunday-School

第十一章: 日曜学校に対するアンの印象

“Well, how do you like them?” said Marilla.

them (それら) [代] the people or things previously mentioned

「さあ、どう思う?」とマリラが言った。

Anne was standing in the gable room, looking solemnly at three new dresses spread out on the bed.

gable room (切妻部屋) [名] a room with a gable

アンは切妻部屋に立って、ベッドの上に広げられた三着の新しいドレスを厳粛な面持ちで眺めていた。

One was of snuffy colored gingham which Marilla had been tempted to buy from a peddler the preceding summer because it looked so serviceable;

snuffy (くすんだ) [形] of a dull or dirty color

colored (色の) [形] having a color

gingham (ギンガム) [名] a cotton fabric with a checked or striped pattern

tempted (買おうかと思った) [動] to be attracted to something

buy (買う) [動] to get something by paying money for it

peddler (行商人) [名] a person who travels from place to place selling small goods

preceding (去年の) [形] coming before something in time

serviceable (実用的そうだった) [形] able to be used for a particular purpose

一着は、マリラが去年の夏、とても実用的そうだったので行商人から買おうかと思った、くすんだ色のギンガムだった。

one was of black-and-white checkered sateen which she had picked up at a bargain counter in the winter;

black-and-white (黒と白) [形] of or relating to a drawing or other depiction done in black and white

checkered (チェック) [形] having a pattern of squares

sateen (サテン) [名] a cotton fabric with a glossy surface

pick up (買う) [動] to buy something

bargain counter (バーゲンカウンター) [名] a counter where goods are sold at reduced prices

一着は、マリラが冬にバーゲンカウンターで買った、黒と白のチェックのサテンだった。

and one was a stiff print of an ugly blue shade which she had purchased that week at a Carmody store.

stiff (硬い) [形] not easily bent or changed in shape

print (プリント) [名] a copy of a document

shade (色) [名] the degree of darkness of a color

that week (その週) [名] the week that is being talked about

そして一着は、マリラがその週にカーモディの店で買った、醜い青い色の硬いプリントだった。

She had made them up herself, and they were all made alike—plain skirts fulled tightly to plain waists, with sleeves as plain as waist and skirt and tight as sleeves could be.

make up (仕立てる) [動] to construct or create something

alike (同じように) [副] in a similar way

plain (無地の) [形] not decorated or marked

skirt (スカート) [名] a piece of clothing that is worn by women and girls and that covers the lower part of the body

waist (ウェスト) [名] the part of the body between the ribs and the hips

sleeve (袖) [名] the part of a garment that covers the arm

tightly (きっちりと) [副] in a way that is held or tied together firmly

full (合わせる) [動] to make or become complete or perfect

マリラは自分でそれらを仕立てたが、どれも同じように作られていた。無地のスカートが、無地のウェストにきっちりと合わせられ、袖はウェストとスカートと同じように無地で、袖がなりうる限りきっちりとしていた。

“I’ll imagine that I like them,” said Anne soberly.

soberly (真面目に) [副] in a serious, sensible, and solemn manner

「気に入ったと想像するよ」とアンは真面目に言った。

“I don’t want you to imagine it,” said Marilla, offended.

「想像してほしくはない」とマリラは気分を害して言った。

“Oh, I can see you don’t like the dresses!

「ああ、あなたはドレスが気に入らないのね!

What is the matter with them?

with (について) [前] used to indicate the object of a verb or preposition

何がいけないの?

Aren’t they neat and clean and new?”

new (新品) [形] recently produced or created

きちんとしていて清潔で新品でしょう?」

“Yes.”

「はい」

“Then why don’t you like them?”

「では、なぜ気に入らないの?」

“They’re—they’re not—pretty,” said Anne reluctantly.

「それらは、きれいではありません」とアンはしぶしぶ言った。

“Pretty!” Marilla sniffed.

「きれい!」マリラは鼻を鳴らした。

“I didn’t trouble my head about getting pretty dresses for you.

trouble one's head (考える) [動] to think about something

「私はあなたにきれいな服を着せることなんて考えもしなかった。

I don’t believe in pampering vanity, Anne, I’ll tell you that right off.

pampering (甘やかす) [動] treat with excessive indulgence

vanity (虚栄心) [名] excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements

私は虚栄心を甘やかすことは信じていない、アン、私はすぐにそれをあなたに言う。

Those dresses are good, sensible, serviceable dresses, without any frills or furbelows about them, and they’re all you’ll get this summer.

serviceable (実用的な) [形] able to be used

furbelow (飾り) [名] a showy ornament or trimming

それらの服は、フリルや飾りのない、良い、賢明で、実用的な服で、この夏に手に入るのはそれだけだ。

The brown gingham and the blue print will do you for school when you begin to go.

茶色のギンガムと青いプリントは、あなたが通い始めるときに学校に着ていくのにちょうどいい。

The sateen is for church and Sunday school.

サテンは教会と日曜学校用だ。

I’ll expect you to keep them neat and clean and not to tear them.

tear (破く) [動] to pull or rip something apart or to pieces

きちんと清潔に保って、破かないように期待している。

I should think you’d be grateful to get most anything after those skimpy wincey things you’ve been wearing.”

most anything (ほとんど何でも) [名] anything at all

get (手に入れられる) [動] receive or obtain

あなたが着ていたあの薄っぺらなウィンシーの服の後に、ほとんど何でも手に入れられることに感謝するべきだと思う。」

“Oh, I am grateful,” protested Anne.

「ああ、感謝しているよ」とアンは抗議した。

“But I’d be ever so much gratefuller if—if you’d made just one of them with puffed sleeves.

puffed sleeve (パフスリーブ) [名] a sleeve that is gathered and puffed out at the shoulder

「でも、もし、もし、パフスリーブのものを1枚だけ作ってくださったら、もっと感謝するよ。

Puffed sleeves are so fashionable now.

fashionable (流行っている) [形] in accordance with the current fashion

パフスリーブは今とても流行っているのよ。

It would give me such a thrill, Marilla, just to wear a dress with puffed sleeves.”

パフスリーブのドレスを着るだけで、とてもワクワクするよ、マリラ。」

“Well, you’ll have to do without your thrill.

do without (済ませる) [動] manage without something

「まあ、ワクワクせずに済ませなくてはならないよね。

I hadn’t any material to waste on puffed sleeves.

material (布地) [名] the substance or matter from which something is made

パフスリーブに無駄にする布地なんてなかったよ。

I think they are ridiculous-looking things anyhow.

とにかく、私はパフスリーブはばかげた見た目のものだと思うよ。

I prefer the plain, sensible ones.”

plain (地味) [形] not decorated or elaborate

私は地味で実用的な方が好きだよ。」

“But I’d rather look ridiculous when everybody else does than plain and sensible all by myself,” persisted Anne mournfully.

plain (地味な) [形] lacking in decoration or adornment

「でも、私だけ地味で実用的であるよりは、みんながばかげた格好をしている時に私もばかげた格好をしていたいんです」とアンは悲しげに言い張った。

“Trust you for that!

「その点はあなたを信頼するよ!

Well, hang those dresses carefully up in your closet, and then sit down and learn the Sunday school lesson.

carefully (丁寧に) [副] in a careful manner

closet (クローゼット) [名] a tall cupboard with a door and shelves, used for storing clothes

learn (勉強する) [動] to gain knowledge or skills

さあ、そのドレスをクローゼットに丁寧に吊るして、それから座って日曜学校の勉強をしなさい。

I got a quarterly from Mr. Bell for you

quarterly (季刊誌) [名] a magazine that is published four times a year

Mr. Bell (ベルさん) [名] a man named Bell

ベルさんからあなたへの季刊誌を受け取ったよ

and you’ll go to Sunday school tomorrow,” said Marilla, disappearing downstairs in high dudgeon.

disappear (姿を消す) [動] cease to be visible

high dudgeon (激怒) [名] a state of great anger

そして明日は日曜学校に行くのよ」と言って、マリラは激怒して階下に姿を消した。

Anne clasped her hands and looked at the dresses.

アンは手を握り締めてドレスを見た。

“I did hope there would be a white one with puffed sleeves,” she whispered disconsolately.

disconsolately (悲しそうに) [副] in a very unhappy way

「パフスリーブの白いドレスがあるといいなあ」と彼女は悲しそうにささやいた。

“I prayed for one, but I didn’t much expect it on that account.

「祈ったんだけど、あまり期待していなかったよ。

I didn’t suppose God would have time to bother about a little orphan girl’s dress.

bother (気にかける) [動] take the trouble to do something

神様が孤児の少女のドレスを気にかける時間があるとは思えなかった。

I knew I’d just have to depend on Marilla for it.

depend on (頼る) [動] rely on

マリラに頼るしかないことはわかっていた。

Well, fortunately I can imagine that one of them is of snow-white muslin with lovely lace frills and three-puffed sleeves.”

fortunately (幸い) [副] happening by good luck; luckily

snow-white (真っ白な) [形] of the color of snow

puffed (パフ) [形] having a rounded, protruding shape

幸い、そのうちの1つが素敵なレースのフリルと3つのパフスリーブが付いた真っ白なモスリンだと想像できるよ」

The next morning warnings of a sick headache prevented Marilla from going to Sunday-school with Anne.

the next morning (翌朝) [名] the morning of the day after the present day

warning (兆候) [名] a statement or event that indicates a possible danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation

sick headache (頭痛) [名] a severe headache, usually accompanied by nausea

prevent (断念する) [動] keep from happening or arising

翌朝、頭痛の兆候があったので、マリラはアンと一緒に日曜学校に行くのを断念した。

“You’ll have to go down and call for Mrs. Lynde, Anne,” she said.

go down (行く) [動] move from a higher to a lower place

call for (頼む) [動] ask for or request

「アン、リンデさんに来てもらうよう頼んできてくれないか」とマリラは言った。

“She’ll see that you get into the right class.

class (クラス) [名] a group of students who are studying the same subject

「リンデさんが正しいクラスに入れてくれるだろう。

Now, mind you behave yourself properly.

properly (ちゃんと) [副] correctly or in a satisfactory manner

ちゃんと行儀よくするのよ。

Stay to preaching afterwards and ask Mrs. Lynde to show you our pew.

preaching (説教) [名] a sermon

afterwards (その後) [副] at a later time

show (教える) [動] cause or allow to be seen

pew (席) [名] a long bench with a back, used in a church

その後の説教も聞いて、リンデさんに私たちの席を教えてもらってね。

Here’s a cent for collection.

cent (1セント) [名] a unit of money equal to one hundredth of a dollar

collection (献金) [名] the gathering of money for a particular purpose

献金用の1セントよ。

Don’t stare at people and don’t fidget.

fidget (そわそわする) [動] move or cause to move restlessly or nervously

人をじろじろ見ないで、そわそわしちゃだめよ。

I shall expect you to tell me the text when you come home.”

text (内容) [名] the main body of a book or other written material, as distinct from illustrations, footnotes, or appendices

帰ってきたら、説教の内容を教えてくれるように」

Anne started off irreproachable, arrayed in the stiff black-and-white sateen, which, while decent as regards length and certainly not open to the charge of skimpiness, contrived to emphasize every corner and angle of her thin figure.

irreproachable (非の打ちどころのない) [形] so good that you cannot criticize it

array (服) [名] an impressive collection of things

decent (十分な) [形] good enough

skimpiness (貧弱) [名] the quality of being too small or not enough

emphasize (強調する) [動] give special importance to something

アンは、長さは十分で、けっして貧弱とは言えないものの、彼女のやせた体の隅から隅まで強調するような、硬い黒と白のサテンの服を着て、非の打ちどころのない出発をした。

Her hat was a little, flat, glossy, new sailor, the extreme plainness of which had likewise much disappointed Anne, who had permitted herself secret visions of ribbon and flowers.

flat (平ら) [形] having a level surface

sailor (セーラー帽) [名] a hat with a flat top and a brim that is turned up at the back and down at the front

plainness (質素さ) [名] the quality of being simple or ordinary

disappointed (がっかりした) [形] unhappy because something has not happened or is not as good as you hoped or expected

ribbon (リボン) [名] a long, narrow piece of fabric that is used for decoration

帽子は小さくて平らでつやのある、新しいセーラー帽で、そのあまりの質素さに、リボンや花のついた帽子を密かに夢見ていたアンは、またもやがっかりした。

The latter, however, were supplied before Anne reached the main road, for being confronted halfway down the lane with a golden frenzy of wind-stirred buttercups and a glory of wild roses, Anne promptly and liberally garlanded her hat with a heavy wreath of them.

halfway (途中) [副] at or to the middle point of something

golden (黄金の) [形] made of or colored like gold

frenzy (狂乱) [名] a state or period of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior

buttercup (キンポウゲ) [名] a plant with bright yellow flowers

liberally (惜しみなく) [副] in a generous manner

garland (花輪) [名] a ring of flowers or leaves

wreath (花輪) [名] a ring of flowers or leaves

しかし、花は、アンが本道にたどり着く前に手に入った。小道の途中で、風に揺れるキンポウゲの黄金の狂乱と野生のバラの栄光に直面したアンは、即座に、惜しみなく、帽子にそれらの花で重い花輪を飾った。

Whatever other people might have thought of the result it satisfied Anne, and she tripped gaily down the road, holding her ruddy head with its decoration of pink and yellow very proudly.

other people (他の人々) [名] people other than oneself

think of (思う) [動] to have an opinion about something

satisfy (満足する) [動] to be content with something

hold (抱える) [動] to have or keep something in one's hand or arms

proudly (誇らしげに) [副] in a way that shows that you are proud of something

他の人々がその結果をどう思おうと、アンは満足し、ピンクと黄色の飾りをつけた赤い頭をとても誇らしげに抱えて、道を陽気に歩いていった。

When she had reached Mrs. Lynde’s house she found that lady gone.

gone (出かける) [動] leave a place

リンド夫人の家に着くと、夫人は出かけていた。

Nothing daunted, Anne proceeded onward to the church alone.

daunted (ひるむ) [動] be intimidated or discouraged

proceed (歩き続ける) [動] follow a certain course

onward (向かって) [副] in a forward direction

アンはひるむことなく、一人で教会に向かって歩き続けた。

In the porch she found a crowd of little girls, all more or less gaily attired in whites and blues and pinks, and all staring with curious eyes at this stranger in their midst, with her extraordinary head adornment.

more or less (多かれ少なかれ) [副] to some extent

gaily (陽気に) [副] in a cheerful manner

attire (服装) [名] clothes or style of dress

blue (青) [名] the color of the sky on a sunny day

midst (真ん中) [名] the middle part or point

adornment (飾り) [名] a decoration or an ornament

ポーチには、白や青やピンクの服を着た小さな女の子たちが群がっていて、みんな好奇心の目で、頭に奇妙な飾りを付けたこの見知らぬ子を見つめていた。

Avonlea little girls had already heard queer stories about Anne.

アヴォンリーの少女たちは、すでにアンに関する奇妙な話を聞いていた。

Mrs. Lynde said she had an awful temper;

リンド夫人は、アンはひどい気性だと言っていた。

Jerry Buote, the hired boy at Green Gables, said she talked all the time to herself or to the trees and flowers like a crazy girl.

Jerry Buote (ジェリー・ブオテ) [名] a boy hired by Green Gables

crazy (狂った) [形] foolish; insane

グリーン・ゲイブルズの雇われ少年、ジェリー・ブオテは、アンはいつも独り言を言ったり、狂ったように木や花に話しかけたりしていると言っていた。

They looked at her and whispered to each other behind their quarterlies.

彼女たちはアンをじろじろと眺め、季刊誌の陰でひそひそと話し合った。

Nobody made any friendly advances, then or later on when the opening exercises were over and Anne found herself in Miss Rogerson’s class.

make any friendly advances (友好的に近づく) [動] to approach someone in a friendly way

later on (後で) [副] at a later time

opening exercises (開校式) [名] a ceremony to mark the beginning of the school year

find oneself in (配属される) [動] to be in a particular situation or place

Miss Rogerson's class (ロジャーソン先生のクラス) [名] the class taught by Miss Rogerson

誰も友好的に近づいては来なかった。開校式が終わり、アンがロジャーソン先生のクラスに配属されてからもそうだった。

Miss Rogerson was a middle-aged lady who had taught a Sunday-school class for twenty years.

Miss Rogerson (ロジャーソン先生) [名] a middle-aged lady who had taught a Sunday-school class for twenty years

middle-aged (中年の) [形] being between the ages of about 45 and 65

twenty years (20年間) [名] a period of time lasting for twenty years

ロジャーソン先生は、日曜学校のクラスを20年間教えていた中年の女性だった。

Her method of teaching was to ask the printed questions from the quarterly and look sternly over its edge at the particular little girl she thought ought to answer the question.

teaching (教え方) [名] the profession of a teacher

particular (特定の) [形] of or relating to a single person, thing, or group

彼女の教え方は、季刊誌に印刷された質問を読み上げ、その質問に答えるべきだと考える特定の少女を、雑誌の端から厳しい目で見つめることだった。

She looked very often at Anne, and Anne, thanks to Marilla’s drilling, answered promptly;

thanks to (おかげで) [前] as a result of

drilling (訓練) [名] the action of drilling

彼女はよくアンを見た。そしてアンは、マリラの訓練のおかげで、即座に答えた。

but it may be questioned if she understood very much about either question or answer.

answer (答え) [名] something spoken or written as a reply to a question

very much (とても) [副] to a great extent or degree

しかし、彼女が質問や答えについてよく理解していたかどうかは疑わしい。

She did not think she liked Miss Rogerson, and she felt very miserable;

miserable (惨め) [形] wretchedly unhappy or uncomfortable

彼女はロジャーソン先生が好きだとは思えなかったし、とても惨めな気分だった。

every other little girl in the class had puffed sleeves.

every other (他の) [限] alternate

puff (膨らむ) [動] to become or cause to become swollen or distended

クラスの他の女の子はみんなパフスリーブを着ていた。

Anne felt that life was really not worth living without puffed sleeves.

worth (価値) [名] the quality that makes something desirable or valuable

live (生きる) [動] to be alive; to have life

アンはパフスリーブなしでは人生は生きる価値がないと感じた。

“Well, how did you like Sunday school?” Marilla wanted to know when Anne came home.

come home (帰宅する) [動] return home

「日曜学校はどうだった?」アンが帰宅するとマリラは知りたがった。

Her wreath having faded, Anne had discarded it in the lane, so Marilla was spared the knowledge of that for a time.

wreath (花冠) [名] a circular arrangement of flowers or leaves

fade (色あせる) [動] lose brightness or vividness

spare (知らない) [動] not have to experience or endure something

knowledge (知識) [名] information, understanding, and skills that you gain through education or experience

花冠が色あせてしまったので、アンは小道に捨ててしまったので、マリラはしばらくそのことを知らなかった。

“I didn’t like it a bit. It was horrid.”

「全然好きじゃなかった。ひどかったよ。」

“Anne Shirley!” said Marilla rebukingly.

「アン・シャーリー!」とマリラは叱った。

Anne sat down on the rocker with a long sigh, kissed one of Bonny’s leaves, and waved her hand to a blossoming fuchsia.

rocker (ロッキングチェア) [名] a chair that rocks

wave (手を振る) [動] to move one's hand to and fro in greeting or as a signal

fuchsia (フクシア) [名] a vivid reddish purple color

アンは長いため息をつきながらロッキングチェアに腰を下ろし、ボニーの葉っぱにキスをし、花を咲かせたフクシアに手を振った。

“They might have been lonesome while I was away,” she explained.

be away (いない) [動] be absent

「私がいない間に寂しかったかもしれないよ」と彼女は説明した。

“And now about the Sunday school.

「そして日曜学校について。

I behaved well, just as you told me.

just as (言う通り) [接] in the way that

あなたの言う通り、私は行儀よくしていたよ。

Mrs. Lynde was gone, but I went right on myself.

be gone (いない) [動] to have left a place

go right on (進む) [動] to continue doing something

リンド夫人はいなかったけど、私はそのまま進んだの。

I went into the church, with a lot of other little girls, and I sat in the corner of a pew by the window while the opening exercises went on.

a lot of (たくさんの) [限] a large number or amount of

opening (開会) [名] the beginning of something

exercise (儀式) [名] a ceremony or ritual

私は他のたくさんの少女たちと一緒に教会に入り、開会の儀式が続く間、窓際の席の隅に座った。

Mr. Bell made an awfully long prayer.

ベルさんはひどく長い祈りをした。

I would have been dreadfully tired before he got through if I hadn’t been sitting by that window.

be dreadfully tired (ひどく疲れる) [動] be very tired

get through (終わる) [動] finish

sit by (座る) [動] be in or assume a position in which one's weight is supported by one's buttocks rather than one's feet and one's upper body is more or less upright

もし私があの窓のそばに座っていなかったら、彼が終わるまでにひどく疲れていただろう。

But it looked right out on the Lake of Shining Waters, so I just gazed at that and imagined all sorts of splendid things.”

でも、輝く水の湖がよく見えたから、それを眺めて、いろんな素晴らしいことを想像したの。」

“You shouldn’t have done anything of the sort.

「そんな事をするべきではなかった。

You should have listened to Mr. Bell.”

ベルさんの話を聞くべきだった。」

“But he wasn’t talking to me,” protested Anne.

「でも、彼は私に話しかけたわけじゃないよ」とアンは抗議した。

“He was talking to God and he didn’t seem to be very much inter-ested in it, either.

「彼は神様に話しかけていたのよ。それに、彼もあまり興味がなさそうだったよ。

I think he thought God was too far off though.

彼は神様があまりに遠いと思ってたみたい。

There was a long row of white birches hanging over the lake and the sunshine fell down through them, ‘way, ‘way down, deep into the water.

hang over (張り出す) [動] project over or above something

fall down (落ちる) [動] move from a higher to a lower position

湖に張り出した白い白樺の長い列があり、日差しがそれらを通して落ち、水の奥深くへと降り注いでいた。

Oh, Marilla, it was like a beautiful dream!

be like (~のようである) [動] to be similar to

ああ、マリラ、それは美しい夢のようだったよ!

It gave me a thrill and I just said, ‘Thank you for it, God,’ two or three times.”

ぞくぞくして、ただ「神様、ありがとう」と二、三回言ったよ。」

“Not out loud, I hope,” said Marilla anxiously.

out loud (声に出して) [副] audibly

anxiously (心配そうに) [副] in a worried or nervous way

「声に出して言ったんじゃないでしょうね」とマリラは心配そうに言った。

“Oh, no, just under my breath.

under one's breath (息の下で) [副] in a whisper

「ああ、いいえ、ただ息の下で。

Well, Mr. Bell did get through at last and they told me to go into the classroom with Miss Rogerson’s class.

get through (終える) [動] finish or complete something

classroom (教室) [名] a room in a school where lessons are taught

とにかく、ベル先生はついに試験を終えて、私はロジャーソン先生のクラスと一緒に教室に入るように言われたの。

There were nine other girls in it.

nine (九人) [名] the number 9

そこには他の九人の女の子がいたよ。

They all had puffed sleeves.

puff (パフ) [名] a light pastry made of puff pastry

みんなパフスリーブを着ていたよ。

I tried to imagine mine were puffed, too, but I couldn’t.

try (試みる) [動] to make an attempt or effort to do something

私もパフスリーブを着ているつもりでいたんだけど、できなかったよ。

Why couldn’t I?

I (私) [代] the speaker or writer of the sentence

どうしてできなかったのかしら?

It was as easy as could be to imagine they were puffed when I was alone in the east gable, but it was awfully hard there among the others who had really truly puffs.”

easy (簡単) [形] able to be achieved without great effort

imagine (つもりになる) [動] form a mental image or concept of

alone (一人) [形] having no one else present

awfully (とても) [副] very; extremely

東の切妻部屋で一人でいる時は、パフスリーブを着ているつもりになるのは簡単だったんだけど、本当にパフスリーブを着ている他の子達の中にいると、とても難しかったよ。」

“You shouldn’t have been thinking about your sleeves in Sunday school.

「日曜学校で袖のことなんて考えてはいけないよ。

You should have been attending to the lesson.

attend to (集中する) [動] to give one's attention to

lesson (授業) [名] a period of time during which a subject is taught

授業に集中しなさい。

I hope you knew it.”

わかっているといいけど。」

“Oh, yes; and I answered a lot of questions.

「ええ、そうよ。それにたくさんの質問に答えたよ。

Miss Rogerson asked ever so many.

ロジャーソン先生は本当にたくさん質問したのよ。

I don’t think it was fair for her to do all the asking.

fair (公平) [形] just or appropriate in the circumstances

彼女が全部質問するなんて公平じゃないと思うよ。

There were lots I wanted to ask her, but I didn’t like to because I didn’t think she was a kindred spirit.

lot (たくさん) [名] a large number or amount

私も彼女に聞きたいことがたくさんあったけど、彼女は同好の士とは思えなかったから聞きたくなかったよ。

Then all the other little girls recited a paraphrase.

recite (暗唱する) [動] repeat aloud from memory

paraphrase (言い換え) [名] a restatement of other's words

それから他の小さな女の子たちはみんな言い換えを暗唱した。

She asked me if I knew any.

彼女は私に何か知っているかどうか尋ねた。

I told her I didn’t, but I could recite, ‘The Dog at His Master’s Grave’ if she liked.

like (望む) [動] want or wish for

私は知らないと答えたが、もし彼女が望むなら「主人の墓の犬」を暗唱できると言った。

That’s in the Third Royal Reader.

Third Royal Reader (第三王立読本) [名] a book

それは第三王立読本にある。

It isn’t a really truly religious piece of poetry, but it’s so sad and melancholy that it might as well be.

truly (本当に) [副] in actual fact

religious (宗教的な) [形] relating to or believing in a religion

piece (詩) [名] a work of art

melancholy (憂鬱な) [形] a feeling of sadness, usually with no obvious cause

それは本当に宗教的な詩ではないが、とても悲しくて憂鬱なので、そうかもしれない。

She said it wouldn’t do and she told me to learn the nineteenth paraphrase for next Sunday.

nineteenth (第19) [形] the number 19 in a series

next Sunday (来週の日曜日) [名] the Sunday after the one coming up

彼女はそれはだめだと言って、来週の日曜日までに第19節を暗記するように言った。

I read it over in church afterwards and it’s splendid.

read over (読み返す) [動] read again

その後、教会でそれを読み返したが、素晴らしい。

There are two lines in particular that just thrill me.

line (行) [名] a row of words or other characters arranged in a straight line

thrill (ぞくぞくさせる) [動] to feel or cause to feel a sudden intense feeling of excitement or pleasure

特に私をぞくぞくさせる2行がある。

“‘Quick as the slaughtered squadrons fell In Midian’s evil day.’

slaughter (虐殺) [動] kill a large number of people or animals in a cruel or violent way

squadron (戦隊) [名] a unit of an air force

fall (倒れる) [動] move from a higher to a lower position

Midian (ミディアン) [名] a son of Abraham and Keturah

evil (悪しき) [形] profoundly immoral and wicked

「ミディアンの悪しき日に虐殺された戦隊が倒れたように素早く」

“I don’t know what ‘squadrons’ means nor ‘Midian,’ either, but it sounds so tragical.

tragical (悲劇的) [形] causing great sadness or suffering

「戦隊」も「ミディアン」もどういう意味かわからないけど、とても悲劇的に聞こえる。

I can hardly wait until next Sunday to recite it.

next (次の) [形] the one that comes after the present one

来週の日曜日にそれを暗唱するのが待ちきれない。

I’ll practice it all the week.

all the week (今週ずっと) [名] the entire week

practice (練習する) [動] perform (an activity) or exercise (a skill) repeatedly in order to improve or maintain one's proficiency

今週はずっと練習するよ。

After Sunday school I asked Miss Rogerson—because Mrs. Lynde was too far away—to show me your pew.

日曜学校の後、私はロジャーソンさんにあなたの席を教えてくれるように頼んだの。

I sat just as still as I could and the text was Revelations, third chapter, second and third verses.

still (じっと) [副] without moving

Revelations (黙示録) [名] the last book of the New Testament

third (第三) [形] coming after two others in a series; 3rd

third (三) [形] coming after the second in a series; 3rd

私はできるだけじっと座っていた。聖書の箇所は黙示録の第三章の二節と三節だった。

It was a very long text.

とても長い聖書の箇所だった。

If I was a minister I’d pick the short, snappy ones.

もし私が牧師だったら、短くて元気のいい聖書の箇所を選ぶよ。

The sermon was awfully long, too.

sermon (説教) [名] a speech given by a preacher or minister

説教もひどく長かった。

I suppose the minister had to match it to the text.

牧師は聖書の箇所に合わせて説教をしなければならなかったんだと思う。

I didn’t think he was a bit interesting.

彼は少しも面白くないと思った。

The trouble with him seems to be that he hasn’t enough imagination.

彼の問題は想像力が足りないことにあるようね。

I didn’t listen to him very much.

私は彼の話をあまり聞かなかった。

I just let my thoughts run and I thought of the most surprising things.”

let (巡らせる) [動] allow to happen

私はただ考えを巡らせて、最も驚くべきことを考えたのよ。」

Marilla felt helplessly that all this should be sternly reproved, but she was hampered by the undeniable fact that some of the things Anne had said, especially about the minister’s sermons and Mr. Bell’s prayers, were what she herself had really thought deep down in her heart for years, but had never given expression to.

helplessly (どうしようもなく) [副] in a way that is unable to be helped

be reproved (叱責される) [動] to be criticized or scolded

sternly (厳しく) [副] in a severe or strict manner

but (しかし) [接] on the contrary; rather

was hampered (妨げられた) [動] to be prevented from doing something

by (によって) [前] near or next to

the (その) [限] the person or thing that is being talked about

undeniable (否定できない) [形] unable to be denied or disputed

that (ということ) [接] used to introduce a statement or question

some (いくつか) [限] an amount or number of something that is not large

of (の) [前] belonging to or connected with

had said (言った) [動] to express (something) in words

minister’s (牧師の) [名] a person who is in charge of a Christian church

sermons (説教) [名] a speech given by a preacher or minister

and (と) [接] used to connect two words, phrases, or clauses

Bell’s (ベルの) [名] a surname

prayers (祈り) [名] a request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or an object of worship

were (だった) [動] to be

had (した) [動] to be

deep (深く) [副] to a great depth

down (奥底で) [副] to or at a lower place or level

in (で) [前] within

her (彼女の) [代] a female person or animal that is being talked about

for (何年も) [前] during

マリラは、このすべてを厳しく叱責するべきだとどうしようもなく感じたが、アンが言ったことのいくつか、特に牧師の説教やベル氏の祈りについて、彼女自身が何年も心の奥底で本当に考えていたことではあるが、決して表現したことのなかった否定できない事実によって妨げられた。

It almost seemed to her that those secret, unuttered, critical thoughts had suddenly taken visible and accusing shape and form in the person of this outspoken morsel of neglected humanity.

unuttered (口に出さない) [形] not expressed in words

critical (批判的な) [形] expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgments

accusing (非難する) [形] making or containing an accusation

shape (形) [名] the external form, contours, or outline of someone or something

form (形) [名] the visible shape or configuration of something

morsel (一口) [名] a small piece of food

humanity (人間性) [名] the human race

彼女には、それらの秘密の、口に出さない、批判的な考えが、突然、この無視された人間性の率直な一口の人の中で、目に見える非難の形をとったように思えた。

Chapter XII: A Solemn Vow and Promise

vow (誓い) [名] a solemn promise

第12章: 厳粛な誓いと約束

It was not until the next Friday that Marilla heard the story of the flower-wreathed hat.

not until (〜まで〜ない) [接] not before

Friday (金曜日) [名] the sixth day of the week

wreath (冠) [名] a circular band of flowers, leaves, or other material, typically used as a decoration or for laying on a grave

マリラが花の冠のついた帽子の話を聞いたのは、次の金曜日になってからだった。

She came home from Mrs. Lynde’s and called Anne to account.

call (呼び出す) [動] to communicate with (someone) by telephone

account (説明) [名] a statement of the facts or events of a situation or transaction

彼女はリンド夫人のところから帰宅し、アンを呼び出した。

“Anne, Mrs. Rachel says you went to church last Sunday with your hat rigged out ridiculous with roses and buttercups.

last Sunday (先週の日曜日) [名] the Sunday before the current one

「アン、レイチェルさんが言うには、先週の日曜日、バラやキンポウゲでばかげた飾り付けをした帽子をかぶって教会に行ったそうね。

What on earth put you up to such a caper?

put someone up to (そそのかす) [動] encourage or persuade someone to do something, especially something wrong or unwise

caper (いたずら) [名] a playful trick or prank

いったい何を思ってそんないたずらをしたの?

A pretty-looking object you must have been!”

pretty-looking (見苦しい) [形] not pleasant to look at

must have been (だったに違いない) [助] used to express a strong belief that something is or was the case

さぞかし見苦しかったでしょうね!」

“Oh. I know pink and yellow aren’t becoming to me,” began Anne.

yellow (黄色) [名] a color intermediate between green and orange

become (似合う) [動] be appropriate or suitable for

「ああ、ピンクと黄色が私に似合わないのは知っています」とアンは始めた。

“Becoming fiddlesticks! It was putting flowers on your hat at all, no matter what color they were, that was ridiculous.

put (つける) [動] place something in a specified place or position

「似合うも似合わないもない! 帽子に花をつけるなんて、どんな色であれ、ばかげたことだ。

You are the most aggravating child!”

あなたは本当に腹立たしい子だ!」

“I don’t see why it’s any more ridiculous to wear flowers on your hat than on your dress,” protested Anne.

wear (つける) [動] have on your person

「帽子に花をつける方がドレスに花をつけるよりばかげている理由がわかりません」とアンは抗議した。

“Lots of little girls there had bouquets pinned on their dresses.

pin (ピンで留める) [動] fasten or attach with a pin

「あそこにいた小さな女の子の多くはドレスに花束をピンで留めていました。

What’s the difference?”

何が違うんですか?」

Marilla was not to be drawn from the safe concrete into dubious paths of the abstract.

be not to be (~されることはない) [助] not to be

draw (引きずり込む) [動] pull or move something in a specified way

safe (安全な) [形] not likely to cause or lead to harm, injury, or loss

concrete (具体) [名] a hard, strong building material made by mixing cement, sand, gravel, and water

dubious (怪しげな) [形] doubtful, questionable, or suspicious

path (道) [名] a way on or across land between two places that has been paved to make travel easier

マリラは安全な具体から抽象の怪しげな道に引きずり込まれることはなかった。

“Don’t answer me back like that, Anne.

answer back (口答えする) [動] to reply rudely to someone who has told you to do something

「そんな口答えをするんじゃない、アン。

It was very silly of you to do such a thing.

silly (愚かな) [形] lacking in common sense or judgment

そんなことをするなんて、とても愚かだったよ。

Never let me catch you at such a trick again.

catch (捕まえる) [動] to take or keep in possession, especially after pursuit

trick (いたずら) [名] a mischievous act or prank

二度とそんないたずらをしたら承知しないよ。

Mrs. Rachel says she thought she would sink through the floor when she saw you come in all rigged out like that.

sink (めり込む) [動] go down below the surface of something

like that (あんな) [形] of that kind; of the type just mentioned

レイチェルさんは、あんな格好で入ってくるのを見たら、床にめり込んでしまうかと思ったそうよ。

She couldn’t get near enough to tell you to take them off till it was too late.

too late (手遅れ) [形] after the time when something could have been done or changed

手遅れになるまで、あなたに脱ぐように言うことができなかったそうよ。

She says people talked about it something dreadful.

みんながひどいことを言っていたそうよ。

Of course they would think I had no better sense than to let you go decked out like that.”

have no better sense (どうかしてる) [動] be foolish

あんな格好で出かけさせるなんて、私もどうかしてると思われたでしょうね。」

“Oh, I’m so sorry,” said Anne, tears welling into her eyes.

well (浮かべる) [動] come to the surface of a liquid

「ああ、ごめんなさい」とアンは目に涙を浮かべて言った。

“I never thought you’d mind.

「あなたが気にするなんて思いもしませんでした。

The roses and buttercups were so sweet and pretty I thought they’d look lovely on my hat.

バラやキンポウゲがとてもきれいで、帽子に飾ったら素敵だと思ったのです。

Lots of the little girls had artificial flowers on their hats.

artificial (造花) [形] made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally

小さな女の子の多くは帽子に造花をつけていました。

I’m afraid I’m going to be a dreadful trial to you.

trial (試練) [名] a test of the quality of something or someone

あなたにとって恐ろしい試練になるのではないかと心配です。

Maybe you’d better send me back to the asylum.

私を孤児院に送り返した方がいいかもしれません。

That would be terrible;

be terrible (ひどい) [動] very bad or serious

それはひどいことだ。

I don’t think I could endure it;

私はそれに耐えられるとは思わない。

most likely I would go into consumption;

most likely (おそらく) [副] very probably

go into (なる) [動] become

consumption (結核) [名] a wasting disease of the lungs

おそらく私は結核になるだろう。

I’m so thin as it is, you see.

you see (ご存じの通り) [句] used to introduce a statement that explains something that has just been said

ご存じの通り、私はとても痩せている。

But that would be better than being a trial to you.”

でも、それはあなたにとっての試練であるよりはましでしょう。」

“Nonsense,” said Marilla, vexed at herself for having made the child cry.

「ばかげたことを」とマリラは言い、子供を泣かせてしまった自分を悔やんだ。

“I don’t want to send you back to the asylum, I’m sure.

「私はあなたを孤児院に送り返したいとは思っていないよ。

All I want is that you should behave like other little girls and not make yourself ridiculous.

私が望むのは、あなたが他の小さな女の子たちのように振る舞い、自分をばかげたものにしないことだけよ。

Don’t cry any more.

any more (もう) [副] to any further extent or degree

もう泣かないで。

I’ve got some news for you.

news (知らせ) [名] a report of recent events

あなたに知らせがあるよ。

Diana Barry came home this afternoon.

ダイアナ・バリーは今日の午後帰宅した。

I’m going up to see if I can borrow a skirt pattern from Mrs. Barry, and if you like you can come with me and get acquainted with Diana.”

see if (できるか見に行く) [動] try to find out if something is possible

pattern (型紙) [名] a repeated decorative design

バリーにスカートの型紙を借りられないか見に行こうと思うんだけど、もしよかったら一緒に来てダイアナと知り合いになってもいいよ。」

Anne rose to her feet, with clasped hands, the tears still glistening on her cheeks;

cheek (頬) [名] the side of the face below the eye and between the nose and ear

アンは手を握り締めて立ち上がった。涙がまだ頬に光っていた。

the dish towel she had been hemming slipped unheeded to the floor.

dish towel (布巾) [名] a cloth for drying dishes

unheeded (気づかれない) [形] not noticed or observed

彼女が縁取りをしていた布巾は床に落ちた。

“Oh, Marilla, I’m frightened—now that it has come I’m actually frightened.

frightened (怖い) [形] afraid or anxious

actually (本当に) [副] as the truth or facts of a situation; really

「ああ、マリラ、怖いんです。今やそれがやってきて、本当に怖いんです。

What if she shouldn’t like me!

like (好きになる) [動] to be fond of; to be pleased with

もし彼女が私を好きになってくれなかったらどうしよう!

It would be the most tragical disappointment of my life.”

私の人生で最も悲劇的な失望になるでしょう。」

“Now, don’t get into a fluster.

get into (慌てる) [動] become involved in or affected by

fluster (慌てる) [動] make or become nervous, confused, or agitated

「さあ、慌てないで。

And I do wish you wouldn’t use such long words.

use (使う) [動] convert to one's own purposes or for one's own ends

そして、そんなに長い言葉を使わなければいいのにと思うよ。

It sounds so funny in a little girl.

小さな女の子が言うととてもおかしく聞こえるよ。

I guess Diana ‘ll like you well enough.

ダイアナはあなたを十分に好きになると思うよ。

It’s her mother you’ve got to reckon with.

reckon with (考慮する) [動] to take into account or consider

あなたが考慮しなければならないのは彼女の母親よ。

If she doesn’t like you it won’t matter how much Diana does.

もし彼女があなたを好きにならなければ、ダイアナがどれだけ好きでも関係ないよ。

If she has heard about your outburst to Mrs. Lynde and going to church with buttercups round your hat I don’t know what she’ll think of you.

outburst (暴言) [名] a sudden release of strong emotion

もし彼女があなたがリンド夫人に暴言を吐いたことや、帽子にキンポウゲを巻いて教会に行ったことを聞いたら、彼女があなたをどう思うかわからないよ。

You must be polite and well behaved, and don’t make any of your startling speeches.

polite (礼儀正しい) [形] showing good manners toward others

well behaved (行儀がよい) [形] behaving in a proper or correct way

あなたは礼儀正しく、行儀よくしなくてはいけないよ。そして、びっくりするような発言は一切しないように。

For pity’s sake, if the child isn’t actually trembling!”

for pity's sake (本当に) [間] used to express annoyance or impatience

本当に、この子は震えているよ!」

Anne was trembling.

アンは震えていた。

Her face was pale and tense.

彼女の顔は青白く、緊張していた。

“Oh, Marilla, you’d be excited, too, if you were going to meet a little girl you hoped to be your bosom friend and whose mother mightn’t like you,” she said as she hastened to get her hat.

be excited (興奮する) [動] to be in a state of great mental or emotional activity

whose (その) [関] of whom or which

as (として) [接] used to indicate that one thing happens at the same time as or in the same way as another

hasten (急ぐ) [動] be quick or hurry

to (に) [前] used to indicate motion or direction toward a place, person, object, or state

「ああ、マリラ、もしあなたが親友になりたいと思っている小さな女の子に会いに行くとしたら、あなたも興奮するでしょう。その子の母親はあなたを好きではないかもしれないのに」と彼女は帽子を取りに急ぎながら言った。

They went over to Orchard Slope by the short cut across the brook and up the firry hill grove.

short cut (近道) [名] a route more direct than the usual one

firry (モミの木の) [形] made of or covered with firs

grove (森) [名] a small wood, orchard, or group of trees

二人は小川を渡り、モミの木の丘の森を登る近道を通ってオーチャード・スロープに向かった。

Mrs. Barry came to the kitchen door in answer to Marilla’s knock.

Mrs. Barry (バリー夫人) [名] the wife of Mr. Barry

kitchen door (台所のドア) [名] a door that leads to the kitchen

Marilla's knock (マリラのノック) [名] the knock that Marilla made

マリラのノックに答えて、バリー夫人が台所のドアのところへ来た。

She was a tall black-eyed, black-haired woman, with a very resolute mouth.

black-eyed (黒い目) [形] having black eyes

black-haired (黒い髪) [形] having black hair

resolute (決断力のある) [形] admirably purposeful, determined, or unwavering

彼女は背が高く、黒い目と黒い髪の女性で、とても決断力のある口元をしていた。

She had the reputation of being very strict with her children.

have the reputation of (評判である) [動] be known or talked about as having a particular quality or characteristic

strict (厳しい) [形] demanding that rules or standards be obeyed or followed

彼女は子供たちにとても厳しいという評判だった。

“How do you do, Marilla?” she said cordially.

How do you do (こんにちは) [句] a greeting

cordially (心から) [副] in a warm and friendly way

「こんにちは、マリラ」と彼女は心から言った。

“Come in. And this is the little girl you have adopted, I suppose?”

this (これが) [代] the person or thing that is close to you or that you are talking about

「どうぞ。そして、これがあなたが養子にした少女ですね?」

“Yes, this is Anne Shirley,” said Marilla.

「そうです、これがアン・シャーリーです」とマリラは言った。

“Spelled with an E,” gasped Anne, who, tremulous and excited as she was, was determined there should be no misunderstanding on that important point.

gasp (息を切らす) [動] catch one's breath with an open mouth

excited (興奮する) [形] very enthusiastic and eager

「Eのついたアンです」とアンは息を切らして言った。震え、興奮していたが、その重要な点について誤解があってはならないという決意があった。

Mrs. Barry, not hearing or not comprehending, merely shook hands and said kindly:

not hearing (聞こえなかった) [動] not be able to hear

not comprehending (理解できなかった) [動] not be able to understand

merely (ただ) [副] only; no more than

shook hands (握手した) [動] shake the hand of someone

バリー夫人は、聞こえなかったのか、理解できなかったのか、ただ握手して、優しく言った。

“How are you?”

you (あなた) [代] the person or people that you are talking to

「元気ですか?」

“I am well in body although considerable rumpled up in spirit, thank you ma’am,” said Anne gravely.

well (元気) [形] in good health

rumpled (しわくちゃ) [形] having creases or folds

ma'am (奥様) [名] a term of respect for a woman

「体は元気ですが、精神的にはかなりしわくちゃになっています、ありがとうございます」とアンは真面目に言った。

Then aside to Marilla in an audible whisper, “There wasn’t anything startling in that, was there, Marilla?”

aside (わき) [名] a remark that is made in a low voice to someone who is near you, so that other people cannot hear it

audible (聞こえる) [形] loud enough to be heard

whisper (ささやき) [名] a soft or confidential tone of voice

startle (びっくりさせる) [動] to cause to feel sudden shock or alarm

それから、聞こえるようにささやきながらマリラに、「びっくりするようなことは何もなかったよね、マリラ?」

Diana was sitting on the sofa, reading a book which she dropped when the callers entered.

sofa (ソファ) [名] a long upholstered piece of furniture for several people to sit on

caller (客) [名] a person who makes a telephone call

enter (入る) [動] come or go into a place

ダイアナはソファに座って本を読んでいて、客が入ってくると本を落とした。

She was a very pretty little girl, with her mother’s black eyes and hair, and rosy cheeks, and the merry expression which was her inheritance from her father.

merry (陽気な) [形] cheerful and lively

彼女はとてもかわいらしい少女で、母親譲りの黒い目と髪、バラ色の頬、そして父親譲りの陽気な表情をしていた。

“This is my little girl Diana,” said Mrs. Barry.

「これが私の娘のダイアナです」とバリー夫人は言った。

“Diana, you might take Anne out into the garden and show her your flowers.

「ダイアナ、アンを庭に連れて行って、お花を見せてあげたら?

It will be better for you than straining your eyes over that book.

strain (酷使する) [動] to use or exert to the utmost

その本で目を酷使するよりはいいでしょう。

She reads entirely too much—” this to Marilla as the little girls went out—“and I can’t prevent her, for her father aids and abets her.

prevent (止める) [動] to stop something from happening

aid (助長する) [動] to help someone or something

abet (助長する) [動] to help or encourage someone to do something wrong

彼女は本当に本を読みすぎるんです」と、少女たちが外に出るとマリラに言った。「でも、彼女の父親が彼女を助長しているので、私は彼女を止めることができません。

She’s always poring over a book.

pore over (熟読する) [動] to read or study something very carefully

彼女はいつも本を熟読しています。

I’m glad she has the prospect of a playmate—perhaps it will take her more out-of-doors.”

take (連れ出す) [動] cause to go with oneself

彼女に遊び相手ができるのは嬉しいことです。そうすれば、もっと外で遊ぶようになるでしょう。」

Outside in the garden, which was full of mellow sunset light streaming through the dark old firs to the west of it, stood Anne and Diana, gazing bashfully at each other over a clump of gorgeous tiger lilies.

sunset (夕日) [名] the time when the sun goes below the horizon

stream (流れ込む) [動] to move or flow in a continuous and usually fast way

fir (モミの木) [名] an evergreen tree with needle-shaped leaves and cones

gaze (見つめる) [動] to look at something intently or steadily

bashfully (恥ずかしそうに) [副] in a shy or timid way

each other (お互い) [代] used to refer to two or more people or things that have the same relationship to each other

clump (群れ) [名] a small group of trees or plants growing closely together

tiger lily (虎ユリ) [名] a plant with large orange or yellow flowers with dark spots

西の暗い古いモミの木を通して流れ込むまろやかな夕日の光に満ちた庭の外で、アンとダイアナは立派な虎ユリの群れの上でお互いを恥ずかしそうに見つめて立っていた。

The Barry garden was a bowery wilderness of flowers which would have delighted Anne’s heart at any time less fraught with destiny.

Barry garden (バリー家の庭) [名] the garden of the Barry family

bowery wilderness (花の咲き乱れる荒野) [名] a wild place with many flowers

delight (喜ばせる) [動] to give great pleasure to

at any time (いつでも) [副] on any occasion or at any point

less fraught with (翻弄されていなければ) [動] to be full of or beset with something, especially something unpleasant

destiny (運命) [名] the events that will happen to a particular person or thing in the future

バリー家の庭は、運命に翻弄されていなければ、いつでもアンの心を喜ばせてくれるような、花の咲き乱れる荒野だった。

It was encircled by huge old willows and tall firs, beneath which flourished flowers that loved the shade.

encircle (囲む) [動] form a circle around

huge (巨大な) [形] extremely large

beneath (下に) [前] lower than (something else)

flourish (咲き乱れる) [動] grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way

shade (日陰) [名] comparative darkness and coolness caused by shelter from direct sunlight

庭は巨大な古い柳と背の高いモミの木に囲まれ、その下には日陰を好む花々が咲き乱れていた。

Prim, right-angled paths neatly bordered with clamshells, intersected it like moist red ribbons and in the beds between old-fashioned flowers ran riot.

prim (きちんとした) [形] excessively formal or proper

right-angled (直角の) [形] having an angle of 90 degrees

path (小道) [名] a way or track made by people walking

neatly (きれいに) [副] in a neat manner

border (縁取る) [動] to form a border around something

clamshell (ホタテ貝の殻) [名] the shell of a clam

intersect (交差する) [動] to divide or cut across each other

moist (湿った) [形] slightly wet

run riot (咲き乱れる) [動] to grow or spread in an uncontrolled way

ホタテ貝の殻できれいに縁取られた、直角に曲がる小道が、湿った赤いリボンのように交差し、花壇には昔ながらの花々が咲き乱れていた。

There were rosy bleeding-hearts and great splendid crimson peonies;

bleeding-hearts (ハート型の花) [名] a plant with pink or white heart-shaped flowers

crimson (深紅の) [形] of a deep red color

peonies (牡丹) [名] a plant with large round red, pink, or white flowers

バラ色のハート型の花や、大きくて立派な深紅の牡丹があった。

white, fragrant narcissi and thorny, sweet Scotch roses;

fragrant (香り高い) [形] having a pleasant or sweet smell

narcissi (水仙) [名] a plant with a bulb and long, flat leaves and a single flower with a trumpet-shaped central part and six outer parts

thorny (とげのある) [形] having thorns

Scotch (スコットランド) [名] a native or inhabitant of Scotland

白い香り高い水仙や、とげのある甘いスコットランドのバラ。

pink and blue and white columbines and lilac-tinted Bouncing Bets; clumps of southernwood and ribbon grass and mint;

columbine (オダマキ) [名] a plant with showy spurred flowers

southernwood (サザンウッド) [名] a shrub with aromatic leaves

ribbon grass (リボングラス) [名] a grass with flat leaves

mint (ミント) [名] an aromatic plant used as a flavoring

ピンク、ブルー、ホワイトのオダマキやライラック色の跳ねるベット、サザンウッド、リボングラス、ミントの塊。

purple Adam-and-Eve, daffodils, and masses of sweet clover white with its delicate, fragrant, feathery sprays;

Adam-and-Eve (アダムとイブ) [名] the first man and woman in the Bible

daffodil (水仙) [名] a plant with yellow flowers

sweet clover (スイートクローバー) [名] a plant with white flowers

feathery (羽毛のような) [形] light and delicate like a feather

spray (スプレー) [名] a liquid product that is forced out of a container in a fine mist

紫のアダムとイブ、水仙、そして繊細で香り高い羽毛のようなスプレーを持つ白いスイートクローバーの塊。

scarlet lightning that shot its fiery lances over prim white musk-flowers; a garden it was where sunshine lingered and bees hummed, and winds, beguiled into loitering, purred and rustled.

lightning (稲妻) [名] a flash of light produced by an electrical discharge in the atmosphere

shoot (放つ) [動] to cause to move or be propelled rapidly and forcefully

fiery (燃えるような) [形] consisting of or characterized by fire

lance (槍) [名] a long weapon with a pointed metal head and a long shaft

prim (真っ白な) [形] formally precise or proper

musk-flower (ムスクの花) [名] a flower with a musky odor

linger (残る) [動] to be slow or reluctant to leave

hum (羽音を立てる) [動] to make a low, continuous, droning sound

beguile (そぞろ歩く) [動] to charm or enchant

purr (ゴロゴロと音を立てる) [動] to make a low, continuous, vibratory sound

rustle (ざわめく) [動] to make a light, fluttering sound

真っ白なムスクの花の上に燃えるような槍を放つ緋色の稲妻、日差しが残り、蜂が羽音を立て、風がそぞろ歩き、ゴロゴロと音を立ててざわめく庭だった。

“Oh, Diana,” said Anne at last, clasping her hands and speaking almost in a whisper, “oh, do you think you can like me a little—enough to be my bosom friend?”

clasping (握り締める) [動] hold tightly in one's hand

her hands (両手) [名] the two hands of a person

in a whisper (ささやくように) [副] in a low voice

do you think (思う) [動] have an opinion about something

you can like me (私を好きになる) [動] feel attraction towards someone

to be my bosom friend (私の親友になる) [名] a very close friend

「ああ、ダイアナ」とアンはついに両手を握り締め、ほとんどささやくように言った。「ああ、あなたは私を少し好きになれると思う? 私の親友になるくらいに?」

Diana laughed.

ダイアナは笑った。

Diana always laughed before she spoke.

ダイアナはいつも話す前に笑った。

“Why, I guess so,” she said frankly.

frankly (率直に) [副] in a direct and honest way

「そうね、そう思うよ」と彼女は率直に言った。

“I’m awfully glad you’ve come to live at Green Gables.

be awfully glad (とても嬉しい) [動] be very happy

come to live (住むようになる) [動] start living in a place

「あなたがグリーン・ゲイブルズに住むようになってとても嬉しいよ。

It will be jolly to have somebody to play with.

have somebody to play with (遊び相手ができる) [動] have someone to play with

jolly (嬉しい) [形] happy and cheerful

遊び相手ができて嬉しいよ。

There isn’t any other girl who lives near enough to play with, and I’ve no sisters big enough.”

近くに住んでいて遊べる女の子はいないのよ。それに私には十分に大きい姉妹もいないし。」

“Will you swear to be my friend forever and ever?” demanded Anne eagerly.

swear (誓う) [動] make a solemn promise

「永遠に私の友達でいてくれるって誓ってくれる?」とアンは熱心に尋ねた。

Diana looked shocked.

shocked (ショックを受けた) [形] surprised and upset

ダイアナはショックを受けたようだった。

“Why it’s dreadfully wicked to swear,” she said rebukingly.

swear (罵る) [動] use offensive language

dreadfully (とても) [副] to a very great degree

rebukingly (非難するように) [副] in a way that expresses criticism or disapproval

「罵るのはとても悪いことよ」と彼女は非難するように言った。

“Oh no, not my kind of swearing.

swearing (誓い) [名] the act of making a solemn promise or statement of fact

「ああ、違うよ、私の誓い方は違うの。

There are two kinds, you know.”

There are (ある) [動] exist

you know (知ってるでしょ) [句] used to express that the speaker assumes that the listener knows something

誓いには二種類あるのよ」

“I never heard of but one kind,” said Diana doubtfully.

doubtfully (疑わしそうに) [副] in a doubtful manner

「私は誓いには一つしか種類がないって聞いたよ」とダイアナは疑わしそうに言った。

“There really is another.

「本当にもう一つあるの。

Oh, it isn’t wicked at all.

ああ、それは全然悪いことじゃないよ。

It just means vowing and promising solemnly.”

誓いとはただ厳かに誓うことを意味するのよ」

“Well, I don’t mind doing that,” agreed Diana, relieved.

mind (構う) [動] object to or dislike

agree (同意する) [動] have the same opinion about something

「それなら、私はそうするのに構わないよ」とダイアナは安心して同意した。

“How do you do it?”

「どうやってやるの?」

“We must join hands—so,” said Anne gravely.

join hands (手をつなぐ) [動] to hold hands

「手をつなぐのよ、こうやって」とアンは真面目な顔で言った。

“It ought to be over running water.

be over (終わる) [動] have finished or ended

「流れる水の上でするのよ。

We’ll just imagine this path is running water.

この小道が流れる水だと想像しましょう。

I’ll repeat the oath first.

repeat (言う) [動] say something again

oath (誓い) [名] a formal promise or statement of fact

私がまず誓いを言うよ。

I solemnly swear to be faithful to my bosom friend, Diana Barry, as long as the sun and moon shall endure.

faithful (忠実な) [形] loyal, constant, and steadfast

moon (月) [名] the natural satellite of the Earth, visible by reflected light from the sun

endure (続く) [動] to continue in existence; last

私は、私の親友ダイアナ・バリーに、太陽と月が続く限り忠実であることを厳粛に誓います。

Now you say it and put my name in.”

さあ、今度はあなたが言って、私の名前を入れてね」

Diana repeated the “oath” with a laugh fore and aft.

ダイアナは笑いながら「誓い」を繰り返した。

Then she said:

それから彼女は言った。

“You’re a queer girl, Anne.

「あなたって変な子ね、アン。

I heard before that you were queer.

before (前から) [副] earlier; previously

queer (変) [形] strange; odd

あなたが変だってことは前から聞いていたよ。

But I believe I’m going to like you real well.”

でも、私はあなたを本当に好きになると思うよ。」

When Marilla and Anne went home Diana went with them as far as the log bridge.

as far as (まで) [前] to the extent or degree that

マリラとアンが帰宅する時、ダイアナは丸太橋まで一緒に行った。

The two little girls walked with their arms about each other.

二人の少女は腕を組んで歩いた。

At the brook they parted with many promises to spend the next afternoon together.

part (別れる) [動] move or cause to move away from each other

小川で二人は別れ、次の午後も一緒に過ごす約束を何度もした。

“Well, did you find Diana a kindred spirit?” asked Marilla as they went up through the garden of Green Gables.

「ダイアナは同好の士だったかい?」とマリラはグリーン・ゲイブルズの庭を通り抜けながら尋ねた。

“Oh yes,” sighed Anne, blissfully unconscious of any sarcasm on Marilla’s part.

blissfully (至福に) [副] in a very happy or enjoyable way

unconscious (無意識の) [形] not conscious or aware of something

sarcasm (皮肉) [名] the use of words that mean the opposite of what you really want to say especially in order to insult someone, to show irritation, or to be funny

「ええ、そうよ」とアンはため息をつき、マリラの皮肉には全く気づいていなかった。

“Oh Marilla, I’m the happiest girl on Prince Edward Island this very moment.

happiest (一番幸せ) [形] in a state of great happiness

this very moment (今この瞬間) [名] the present time

「ああ、マリラ、私は今この瞬間、プリンス・エドワード島で一番幸せな女の子よ。

I assure you I’ll say my prayers with a right good-will tonight.

assure (請け合う) [動] to make someone feel certain about something

今夜は心から喜んでお祈りをするよ。

Diana and I are going to build a playhouse in Mr. William Bell’s birch grove tomorrow.

build (建てる) [動] construct

playhouse (劇場) [名] a theater

William Bell (ウィリアム・ベル) [名] a person's name

ダイアナと私は明日、ウィリアム・ベルさんの白樺の森に劇場を建てるつもりなの。

Can I have those broken pieces of china that are out in the woodshed?

have (もらう) [動] receive

broken (割れた) [形] damaged or altered by breaking

piece (陶器) [名] a portion of something

woodshed (薪小屋) [名] a small building where wood is stored

薪小屋にある割れた陶器をもらってもいい?

Diana’s birthday is in February and mine is in March.

birthday (誕生日) [名] the day on which a person was born

February (2月) [名] the second month of the year

mine (私の) [代] belonging to or connected with the speaker

March (3月) [名] the third month of the year

ダイアナの誕生日は2月で、私のは3月。

Don’t you think that is a very strange coincidence?

strange (奇妙な) [形] unusual or surprising in a way that is unsettling or hard to understand

coincidence (偶然) [名] a remarkable concurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection

とても奇妙な偶然だと思いませんか?

Diana is going to lend me a book to read.

lend (貸す) [動] give someone something temporarily on the condition that it or its equivalent will be returned

ダイアナが本を貸してくれるの。

She says it’s perfectly splendid and tremendously exciting.

tremendously (とても) [副] to a very great degree

exciting (面白い) [形] causing great interest or excitement

とても素晴らしくて、とても面白いんだって。

She’s going to show me a place back in the woods where rice lilies grow.

森の奥にある、水芭蕉が咲く場所を教えてくれるんだって。

Don’t you think Diana has got very soulful eyes?

soulful (情感豊かな) [形] having or expressing deep feeling

ダイアナって、とても情感豊かな目をしていると思いませんか?

I wish I had soulful eyes.

私も情感豊かな目が欲しいよ。

Diana is going to teach me to sing a song called ‘Nelly in the Hazel Dell.’

song (歌) [名] a short poem with a regular rhythm and often a rhyme

Hazel Dell (ヘーゼル谷) [名] a valley with hazel trees

ダイアナが「ヘーゼル谷のネリー」という歌を教えてくれるんだ。

She’s going to give me a picture to put up in my room;

put up (飾る) [動] to attach something to a wall or other surface

ダイアナが私の部屋に飾る絵をくれるんだ。

it’s a perfectly beautiful picture, she says—a lovely lady in a pale blue silk dress.

pale (水色の) [形] light in color

とてもきれいな絵で、水色のシルクのドレスを着た素敵な女性が描かれているんだって。

A sewing-machine agent gave it to her.

sewing-machine (ミシン) [名] a machine that sews

agent (セールスマン) [名] a person who acts on behalf of another person or group

ミシンのセールスマンからもらったんだって。

I wish I had something to give Diana.

ダイアナに何かあげられるものがあったらいいのに。

I’m an inch taller than Diana, but she is ever so much fatter;

inch (インチ) [名] a unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters

taller (背が高い) [形] of more than average height

ever so much (ずっと) [副] to a very great extent

fatter (太っている) [形] having a lot of fat

私はダイアナより1インチ背が高いけど、ダイアナはずっと太っている。

she says she’d like to be thin because it’s so much more graceful, but I’m afraid she only said it to soothe my feelings.

graceful (優雅な) [形] having or showing grace or elegance

soothe (なだめる) [動] make calmer or less anxious

ダイアナは、細い方がずっと優雅だから痩せたいと言っているけど、私の気持ちをなだめるためにそう言っているだけなんじゃないかと思う。

We’re going to the shore some day to gather shells.

gather (集める) [動] come together or cause to come together

shell (貝殻) [名] the hard outer covering of a mollusk

いつか貝殻を集めに海岸に行くつもり。

We have agreed to call the spring down by the log bridge the Dryad’s Bubble.

down (下) [前] to or in a lower place or position

Dryad's Bubble (ドライアドの泡) [名] a name for a spring

私たちは丸太橋の下の泉をドライアドの泡と呼ぶことに決めた。

Isn’t that a perfectly elegant name?

とても優雅な名前でしょう?

I read a story once about a spring called that.

story (お話) [名] a tale or account of a series of events, true or fictional

以前、そんな名前の泉が出てくるお話を読んだことがあるの。

A dryad is sort of a grown-up fairy, I think.”

dryad (ドライアド) [名] a tree nymph

sort of (みたいなもの) [名] a kind of

grown-up (大人) [名] a person who is fully developed or mature

ドライアドは大人になった妖精みたいなものだと思う。」

“Well, all I hope is you won’t talk Diana to death,” said Marilla.

death (死) [名] the end of all biological functions that sustain a living organism

「まあ、ダイアナをしゃべり倒して殺さないでくれればいいけど」とマリラは言った。

“But remember this in all your planning, Anne.

plan (計画) [名] a detailed proposal for doing or achieving something

「でも、どんな計画でもこれを忘れないで、アン。

You’re not going to play all the time nor most of it.

most of (ほとんど) [限] the majority of

いつも遊んでばかりいるわけにも、ほとんど遊んでばかりいるわけにもいかない。

You’ll have your work to do and it’ll have to be done first.”

やるべき仕事があるし、それはまずやらなきゃいけない。」

Anne’s cup of happiness was full, and Matthew caused it to overflow.

cup (杯) [名] a small container with a handle, used for drinking from

happiness (幸せ) [名] the state of being happy

overflow (あふれる) [動] flow over the brim of a container

アンの幸せの杯は満ちていたが、マシューがそれをあふれさせた。

He had just got home from a trip to the store at Carmody, and he sheepishly produced a small parcel from his pocket and handed it to Anne, with a deprecatory look at Marilla.

sheepishly (恥ずかしそうに) [副] in a shy or embarrassed way

produce (取り出す) [動] to bring out into view

parcel (小包) [名] a package

hand (手渡す) [動] to give or pass with the hand

deprecatory (非難するような) [形] expressing disapproval

彼はカーモディの店への旅行から帰ったばかりで、ポケットから小さな小包を取り出し、マリラを非難するような目でアンに手渡した。

“I heard you say you liked chocolate sweeties, so I got you some,” he said.

sweetie (菓子) [名] a small sweet food

get (買う) [動] come into possession of; receive

「チョコレート菓子が好きだと言っていたので、買ってきたよ」と彼は言った。

“Humph,” sniffed Marilla.

「ふん」とマリラは鼻を鳴らした。

“It’ll ruin her teeth and stomach.

ruin (壊す) [動] damage something beyond repair

tooth (歯) [名] one of the hard, white objects in the mouth that are used for biting and chewing

stomach (胃) [名] the organ in the body that receives food from the esophagus and breaks it down into a form that can be used by the body

「歯と胃を壊すよ。

There, there, child, don’t look so dismal.

there (ほら) [間] used to express consolation or sympathy

dismal (悲しそう) [形] causing dejection or gloom

ほら、ほら、子供、そんなに悲しそうにしないで。

You can eat those, since Matthew has gone and got them.

マシューがわざわざ買ってきたのだから、食べても良いよ。

He’d better have brought you peppermints.

peppermint (ペパーミント) [名] a mint plant with a strong, sharp flavor

bring (買ってくる) [動] take or carry something to a place

ペパーミントを買ってきてくれたらよかったのに。

They’re wholesomer.

そっちの方が体に良いのに。

Don’t sicken yourself eating all them at once now.”

sicken (気分が悪くなる) [動] feel sick

一度に全部食べて気分が悪くならないようにね。」

“Oh, no, indeed, I won’t,” said Anne eagerly.

indeed (本当に) [副] in fact; really

「ああ、いいえ、本当に、食べません」とアンは熱心に言った。

“I’ll just eat one tonight, Marilla.

「今夜は一つだけ食べます、マリラ。

And I can give Diana half of them, can’t I?

can't (いけない) [助] be unable to do something

半分はダイアナにあげていいでしょう?

The other half will taste twice as sweet to me if I give some to her.

other half (残りの半分) [名] the remaining part of something

taste (感じる) [動] to experience the flavor of something

twice (二倍) [副] two times

彼女にあげたら、残りの半分は二倍甘く感じるでしょう。

It’s delightful to think I have something to give her.”

have something to give (あげるものがある) [動] have something to give

彼女にあげるものがあると思うと嬉しいよ」

“I will say it for the child,” said Marilla when Anne had gone to her gable, “she isn’t stingy.

stingy (けちな) [形] unwilling to give or spend money or time

アンが屋根裏部屋に行った後、「あの子のために言っておくけど」とマリラは言った。「あの子はけちではない。

I’m glad, for of all faults I detest stinginess in a child.

よかったよ、子供の欠点の中で一番嫌いなのはけちだから。

Dear me, it’s only three weeks since she came, and it seems as if she’d been here always.

Dear me (あらまあ) [間] an expression of surprise or disappointment

only three weeks (たった三週間) [名] a period of three weeks

since (から) [前] in the intervening period after (the time mentioned)

あらまあ、彼女が来てからたった三週間しか経っていないのに、ずっとここにいたみたいだよ。

I can’t imagine the place without her.

彼女のいないこの家なんて想像できないよ。

Now, don’t be looking I told-you-so, Matthew.

look (顔をする) [動] have a certain expression

ほら、マシュー、だから言ったでしょう、なんて顔をしないで。

That’s bad enough in a woman, but it isn’t to be endured in a man.

man (男性) [名] an adult human male

女性でも十分に悪いことだが、男性では耐えられない。

I’m perfectly willing to own up that I’m glad I consented to keep the child and that I’m getting fond of her, but don’t you rub it in, Matthew Cuthbert.”

be willing to (喜んで〜する) [動] be happy to do something

own up (認める) [動] admit or confess to something

consent to (同意する) [動] give permission for something to happen

be fond of (好きになる) [動] like someone or something a lot

rub it in (強調する) [動] keep talking about something that someone else does not want to talk about

あの子を預かることに同意してよかったと思っているし、あの子のことが好きになってきていることは認めるけど、マシュー・カスバート、それを強調しないでちょうだい。」

Chapter XIII: The Delights of Anticipation

anticipation (期待) [名] the expectation of something; the act of looking forward to something

第十三章: 期待の喜び

It’s time Anne was in to do her sewing,” said Marilla, glancing at the clock and then out into the yellow August afternoon where everything drowsed in the heat.

sewing (裁縫) [名] the art of stiching

clock (時計) [名] a mechanical or electrical device for measuring and indicating time

August (八月) [名] the eighth month of the year

heat (暑さ) [名] the quality or state of being hot

アンが裁縫をする時間だよ」とマリラは時計をちらっと見て、それから、すべてが暑さでまどろんでいる黄色い八月の午後を眺めた。

“She stayed playing with Diana more than half an hour more ‘n I gave her leave to;

half an hour (三十分) [名] a period of time equal to thirty minutes

leave (許す) [動] allow or cause to remain

「許した時間より三十分も長くダイアナと遊んでいて、

and now she’s perched out there on the woodpile talking to Matthew, nineteen to the dozen, when she knows perfectly well she ought to be at her work.

perch (腰掛ける) [動] sit or rest on something

woodpile (薪の山) [名] a pile of wood

nineteen to the dozen (べらべら) [副] very fast and without stopping

今は、仕事に取り掛かるべきだとよくわかっているのに、薪の山に腰掛けてマシューとべらべらしゃべっている。

And of course he’s listening to her like a perfect ninny.

perfect (完璧な) [形] having all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics; as good as it is possible to be

ninny (まぬけた) [名] a foolish or stupid person

そして、もちろん、彼は完璧なまぬけたように彼女の話を聞いている。

I never saw such an infatuated man.

infatuated (夢中になっている) [形] affected with intense but short-lived passion or admiration

あんなに夢中になっている男は見たことがない。

The more she talks and the odder the things she says, the more he’s delighted evidently.

the more (より) [限] used before a noun to indicate that the amount is greater

彼女が話せば話すほど、彼女が言うことが奇妙であればあるほど、彼は明らかに喜んでいる。

Anne Shirley, you come right in here this minute, do you hear me!”

come right in (来なさい) [動] enter a place

this minute (今すぐ) [名] the present time

アン・シャーリー、今すぐここへ来なさい、聞こえたか!」

A series of staccato taps on the west window brought Anne flying in from the yard, eyes shining, cheeks faintly flushed with pink, unbraided hair streaming behind her in a torrent of brightness.

staccato (スタッカート) [形] played with each note sharply detached from the others

tap (叩く) [動] hit or strike lightly

unbraid (ほどく) [動] undo a braid

stream (なびく) [動] flow continuously

brightness (明るさ) [名] the state of being bright

西の窓を何度も叩く音がして、アンが庭から飛び込んできた。目は輝き、頬はかすかにピンクに染まり、三つ編みをほどいた髪は後ろで明るい流れとなってなびいていた。

“Oh, Marilla,” she exclaimed breathlessly, “there’s going to be a Sunday-school picnic next week—in Mr. Harmon Andrews’s field, right near the lake of Shining Waters.

breathlessly (息もつかずに) [副] in a breathless manner

next week (来週) [名] the week after this week

Harmon Andrews (ハーモン・アンドリュース) [名] a male given name

Shining Waters (シャイニング・ウォーターズ) [名] a lake

「ああ、マリラ」彼女は息もつかずに叫んだ。「来週、日曜学校のピクニックがあるのよ。ハーモン・アンドリュースさんの畑で、シャイニング・ウォーターズ湖のすぐ近く。

And Mrs. Superintendent Bell and Mrs. Rachel Lynde are going to make ice cream—think of it, Marilla—ice cream!

Mrs. Superintendent Bell (監督のベル夫人) [名] the wife of the superintendent, Mr. Bell

going to (する予定である) [助] have something already planned or arranged; have something that is bound to happen; will

ice cream (アイスクリーム) [名] a frozen dessert made from milk, cream, and other ingredients

監督のベル夫人とレイチェル・リンド夫人がアイスクリームを作るのよ。考えてもみて、マリラ、アイスクリームよ!

And, oh, Marilla, can I go to it?”

ああ、マリラ、私も行ってもいい?」

“Just look at the clock, if you please, Anne.

「時計を見てごらん、アン。

What time did I tell you to come in?”

what time (何時) [名] the time of day

何時に帰って来るように言ったかしら?」

“Two o’clock—but isn’t it splendid about the picnic, Marilla? Please can I go?

two o'clock (二時) [名] the time of day that is two hours after noon

splendid (素敵) [形] very impressive or very good

「二時よ。でもピクニックって素敵じゃない、マリラ? お願い、私も行ってもいい?

Oh, I’ve never been to a picnic—I’ve dreamed of picnics, but I’ve never—”

be to (行ったことがない) [助] have something already planned or arranged; have something that is bound to happen; will

dream of (夢を見る) [動] have a dream about something

ピクニックなんて行ったことないよ。ピクニックの夢は見たことがあるけど、一度も行ったことなくて」

“Yes, I told you to come at two o’clock.

「そう、二時に帰って来るように言ったよ。

And it’s a quarter to three.

quarter (15分) [名] one of four equal parts

今は三時十五分前。

I’d like to know why you didn’t obey me, Anne.”

like to know (知りたい) [動] want to know

どうして私の言うことを聞かなかったのか、アン」

“Why, I meant to, Marilla, as much as could be.

mean to (するつもりである) [動] to intend to do something

as much as (できるだけ) [副] to the greatest extent or degree possible

「ええ、できるだけそうするつもりだったんです、マリラ。

But you have no idea how fascinating Idlewild is.

have no idea (知らない) [動] not know or have any idea about something

fascinating (魅力的) [形] extremely interesting or appealing

でも、あなたはアイドルワイルドがどれほど魅力的か知らないでしょう。

And then, of course, I had to tell Matthew about the picnic.

そして、もちろん、ピクニックのことをマシューに話さなければならなかった。

Matthew is such a sympathetic listener.

listener (聞き手) [名] a person who listens

マシューは本当に共感して聞いてくれるの。

Please can I go?”

please (お願いします) [動] to ask for something in a polite way

行かせてください」

“You’ll have to learn to resist the fascination of Idle-whatever-you-call-it.

resist (抵抗する) [動] oppose or fight against

fascination (魅力) [名] the power to attract and hold the attention or interest of someone

「あなたはアイドルなんとかいう場所の魅力に抵抗することを学ばなければならない。

When I tell you to come in at a certain time I mean that time and not half an hour later.

certain (ある) [形] particular

half an hour (30分) [名] 30 minutes

私が何時に来なさいと言っても、それはその時間であって、30分後ではない。

And you needn’t stop to discourse with sympathetic listeners on your way, either.

stop (立ち止まる) [動] cease moving

道で共感して聞いてくれる人と立ち止まって話す必要もない。

As for the picnic, of course you can go.

ピクニックについては、もちろん行ってもいい。

You’re a Sunday-school scholar, and it’s not likely I’d refuse to let you go when all the other little girls are going.”

scholar (生徒) [名] a person who studies at a university or other place of higher education

refuse (行かせない) [動] indicate or show that one is not willing to do something

let (行かせる) [動] allow to happen or not prevent or forbid

あなたは日曜学校の生徒だし、他の女の子たちがみんな行くのにあなただけ行かせないとは考えにくいよ。」

“But—but,” faltered Anne, “Diana says that everybody must take a basket of things to eat.

basket (バスケット) [名] a container made from wood or straw with an open top, used to carry things

「でも、でも」とアンは口ごもった。「ダイアナはみんな食べ物をバスケットに入れて持っていかなければならないと言っています。

I can’t cook, as you know, Marilla, and—and—I don’t mind going to a picnic without puffed sleeves so much, but I’d feel terribly humiliated if I had to go without a basket.

cook (料理する) [動] prepare food by heating it

humiliated (恥ずかしい) [形] feeling or showing embarrassment or shame

ご存じのとおり、私は料理ができないし、パフスリーブなしでピクニックに行くのはかまわないけど、バスケットなしで行くのはひどく恥ずかしいよ。

It’s been preying on my mind ever since Diana told me.”

prey on (気になって仕方がない) [動] have a harmful or destructive effect on

ダイアナに言われてからずっと気になって仕方がないのよ。」

“Well, it needn’t prey any longer.

needn't (する必要はない) [助] not need to

prey (心配する) [動] have a harmful or destructive effect on

「そう、もう心配する必要はないよ。

I’ll bake you a basket.”

bake (焼く) [動] cook by dry heat without direct exposure to a flame

バスケットを焼いてあげるよ。」

“Oh, you dear good Marilla.

「ああ、マリラ、あなたって本当に優しいのね。

Oh, you are so kind to me.

kind (優しい) [形] having or showing a friendly, generous, and considerate nature

ああ、あなたは私にとても優しいのね。

Oh, I’m so much obliged to you.”

be obliged to (感謝する) [動] to be grateful or thankful for something

ああ、本当に感謝してるよ。」

Getting through with her “ohs” Anne cast herself into Marilla’s arms and rapturously kissed her sallow cheek.

get through with (言い終える) [動] finish doing or dealing with something

rapturously (熱烈に) [副] in a way that is extremely happy or enthusiastic

ああ」と言い終えると、アンはマリラの腕の中に飛び込み、彼女の黄色い頬に熱烈にキスをした。

It was the first time in her whole life that childish lips had voluntarily touched Marilla’s face.

whole life (人生) [名] the period of time during which a person is alive

voluntarily (自発的に) [副] out of your own free will

子供の唇が自発的にマリラの顔に触れたのは、彼女の人生で初めてのことだった。

Again that sudden sensation of startling sweetness thrilled her.

sudden (突然の) [形] happening or done quickly and without warning or preparation

再び、驚くほど甘い感覚が彼女を震わせた。

She was secretly vastly pleased at Anne’s impulsive caress, which was probably the reason why she said brusquely:

be secretly vastly pleased (密かにとても喜んでいる) [動] be very happy about something but not show it

impulsive (衝動的な) [形] acting or done without forethought or planning

caress (愛撫) [名] a gentle or loving touch

say brusquely (ぶっきらぼうに言う) [動] speak in a direct and abrupt way

彼女は密かにアンの衝動的な愛撫をとても喜んでおり、それがおそらく彼女がぶっきらぼうに言った理由だった。

“There, there, never mind your kissing nonsense.

「いいから、いいから、そんなキスなんてどうでもいいよ。

I’d sooner see you doing strictly as you’re told.

sooner (すぐに) [副] in or for a short time

strictly (きちんと) [副] in a severe or rigorous manner

言われたことをきちんとやるのを見たいんだ。

As for cooking, I mean to begin giving you lessons in that some of these days.

cooking (料理) [名] the practice or skill of preparing food

料理については、そのうちに教え始めるつもりだ。

But you’re so featherbrained, Anne, I’ve been waiting to see if you’d sober down a little and learn to be steady before I begin.

featherbrained (軽薄) [形] lacking intelligence or good sense

sober down (落ち着く) [動] become more serious or sensible

steady (落ち着きを取り戻す) [形] not shaking or moving

でも、アン、あなたは本当に軽薄だから、始める前に少し落ち着いて、落ち着きを取り戻せるかどうか見守っていたんだ。

You’ve got to keep your wits about you in cooking and not stop in the middle of things to let your thoughts rove all over creation.

keep one's wits about one (気を抜かずに) [動] to remain calm and in control of oneself in a difficult situation

stop (止まる) [動] to cease moving

middle (途中) [名] the part of something that is equally distant from all its sides, ends, or surfaces

creation (創造) [名] the act of genuinely creating something

料理をするときは、気を抜かずに、途中で止まって考えを巡らせたりしないようにしなくちゃいけない。

Now, get out your patchwork and have your square done before teatime.”

get out (取り出す) [動] to take or bring something out of a place

patchwork (パッチワーク) [名] a piece of needlework made by sewing together small pieces of fabric

have (完成させる) [動] to cause or allow something to happen

square (四角) [名] a plane figure with four equal straight sides and four right angles

teatime (お茶の時間) [名] the time of day when people usually have tea

さあ、パッチワークを取り出して、お茶の時間までに四角を完成させなさい。」

“I do not like patchwork,” said Anne dolefully, hunting out her workbasket and sitting down before a little heap of red and white diamonds with a sigh.

dolefully (悲しそうに) [副] in a sad or mournful manner

hunt out (探し出す) [動] to search for and find

workbasket (道具箱) [名] a basket for holding sewing materials and implements

「パッチワークは好きじゃない」とアンは悲しそうに言い、道具箱を探し出し、ため息をつきながら赤と白のダイヤモンドの小さな山の前に座った。

“I think some kinds of sewing would be nice;

kind (種) [名] a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic

「ある種の裁縫は素敵だと思う。

but there’s no scope for imagination in patchwork.

でもパッチワークには想像力の余地がない。

It’s just one little seam after another and you never seem to be getting anywhere.

seam (縫い目) [名] a line of stitches joining two pieces of fabric together

get (たどり着く) [動] reach a destination

小さな縫い目を次から次へと縫うだけで、どこにもたどり着かないような気がする。

But of course I’d rather be Anne of Green Gables sewing patchwork than Anne of any other place with nothing to do but play.

sew (縫う) [動] make or repair (something) by joining pieces of fabric with stitches

でももちろん、遊ぶことしかできない他の場所にいるアンよりも、パッチワークを縫っているグリーン・ゲイブルズのアンでありたいよ。

I wish time went as quick sewing patches as it does when I’m playing with Diana, though.

go (過ぎる) [動] move at a steady and usually rapid pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, never having both feet off the ground at once

patch (パッチ) [名] a piece of material used to mend or strengthen a torn or weak point

でも、パッチを縫っている時もダイアナと遊んでいる時と同じくらい時間が早く過ぎればいいのに。

Oh, we do have such elegant times, Marilla.

ああ、私たちは本当に優雅な時間を過ごしているよ、マリラ。

I have to furnish most of the imagination, but I’m well able to do that.

furnish (補う) [動] supply or provide

well able (得意) [形] having the skill and knowledge to do something well

ほとんど想像力で補わなければならないけど、それは得意よ。

Diana is simply perfect in every other way.

ダイアナは他の点では完璧なのよ。

You know that little piece of land across the brook that runs up between our farm and Mr. Barry’s.

piece of land (土地) [名] a portion of the surface of the earth

across (向こう側) [前] from one side to the other of

run up (流れる) [動] move quickly

farm (農場) [名] an area of land and its buildings used for growing crops and rearing animals

私たちの農場とバリーさんの農場の間に流れる小川の向こう側にある小さな土地を知っているよね。

It belongs to Mr. William Bell, and right in the corner there is a little ring of white birch trees—the most romantic spot, Marilla.

belong to (所有する) [動] be owned by

right in the corner (角に) [名] in the corner

white birch (白樺) [名] a species of tree

そこはウィリアム・ベルさんの土地で、角には白樺の木が輪になって生えているの。とてもロマンチックな場所なのよ、マリラ。

Diana and I have our playhouse there.

ダイアナと私はそこに小さな家を作ったの。

We call it Idlewild.

Idlewild (アイドルワイルド) [名] a place

私たちはそこをアイドルワイルドと呼んでいるの。

Isn’t that a poetical name?

poetical (詩的な) [形] of or relating to poetry

詩的な名前でしょう?

I assure you it took me some time to think it out.

考え出すのに時間がかかったのよ。

I stayed awake nearly a whole night before I invented it.

stay awake (起きていた) [動] not go to sleep

whole night (一晩中) [名] the entire night

invent (考え出す) [動] create or design something that has not existed before

考え出すまで一晩中起きていたよ。

Then, just as I was dropping off to sleep, it came like an inspiration.

drop off (落ちる) [動] fall asleep

inspiration (ひらめき) [名] a sudden brilliant, creative, or timely idea

そして、眠りに落ちようとした時に、ひらめいたように思いついたのです。

Diana was enraptured when she heard it.

be enraptured (うっとりする) [動] to be filled with great happiness or delight

ダイアナはそれを聞いてうっとりしていた。

We have got our house fixed up elegantly.

fix up (整える) [動] to repair, improve, or decorate

elegantly (優雅に) [副] in an elegant manner

私たちは家を優雅に整えました。

You must come and see it, Marilla—won’t you?

見に来てください、マリラ、来てくれるでしょう?

We have great big stones, all covered with moss, for seats, and boards from tree to tree for shelves.

seat (座席) [名] a place where someone may sit

board (板) [名] a thin, flat, rectangular piece of wood or other hard material used for a particular purpose

私たちは、座席には苔で覆われた大きな石を、棚には木から木に渡した板を置いています。

And we have all our dishes on them.

dish (食器) [名] a flat or shallow container with raised edges that is used to hold or serve food

そして、その上にすべての食器を置いています。

Of course, they’re all broken but it’s the easiest thing in the world to imagine that they are whole.

whole (完全な) [形] having all its parts; complete

もちろん、それらはすべて壊れていますが、それらが完全であると想像するのは世界で最も簡単なことです。

There’s a piece of a plate with a spray of red and yellow ivy on it that is especially beautiful.

spray (描かれた) [名] a small branch with leaves and flowers

red (赤) [形] of a color intermediate between orange and violet, as of blood, fire, or rubies

ivy (ツタ) [名] a woody climbing plant with evergreen leaves

特に美しいのは、赤と黄色のツタが描かれたお皿のかけらです。

We keep it in the parlor and we have the fairy glass there, too.

glass (グラス) [名] a container made of glass

私たちはそれを客間に置いていて、そこには妖精のグラスもあります。

The fairy glass is as lovely as a dream.

妖精のグラスは夢のように美しいです。

Diana found it out in the woods behind their chicken house.

chicken house (鶏小屋) [名] a building where chickens are kept

ダイアナはそれを彼らの鶏小屋の裏の森で見つけました。

It’s all full of rainbows—just little young rainbows that haven’t grown big yet—and Diana’s mother told her it was broken off a hanging lamp they once had.

rainbow (虹) [名] an arch of colors in the sky caused by the refraction and dispersion of the sun's light by rain or other water droplets in the atmosphere

hanging lamp (吊り下げランプ) [名] a lamp that is suspended from the ceiling

once (昔) [副] at some earlier time

虹がいっぱいで、まだ大きくなっていない小さな虹ばかりで、ダイアナの母親は、昔持っていた吊り下げランプが壊れたものだと言っていました。

But it’s nice to imagine the fairies lost it one night when they had a ball, so we call it the fairy glass.

でも、妖精たちが舞踏会を開いたときに落としたと想像するのは素敵なことなので、私たちはそれを妖精のグラスと呼んでいます。

Matthew is going to make us a table.

マシューがテーブルを作ってくれることになっています。

Oh, we have named that little round pool over in Mr. Barry’s field Willowmere.

Willowmere (ウィローミア) [名] a name

ああ、私たちはバリーさんの畑にあるあの小さな丸い池にウィローミアと名付けました。

I got that name out of the book Diana lent me.

その名前はダイアナが貸してくれた本から取りました。

That was a thrilling book, Marilla.

thrilling (スリリングな) [形] causing a strong feeling of excitement or pleasure

あれはスリリングな本でした、マリラ。

The heroine had five lovers.

five (5) [名] the number 5

lover (恋人) [名] a person who is in love with another person

ヒロインには5人の恋人がいました。

I’d be satisfied with one, wouldn’t you?

wouldn't you (あなたは?) [助] used in questions to express a negative statement and invite agreement

私は1人で満足するでしょう、あなたは?

She was very handsome and she went through great tribulations.

go through (経験する) [動] to experience or endure something

tribulation (苦難) [名] a state of great trouble or suffering

彼女はとても美しく、大きな苦難を経験しました。

She could faint as easy as anything.

faint (気絶する) [動] lose consciousness temporarily

彼女は簡単に気絶することができた。

I’d love to be able to faint, wouldn’t you, Marilla?

私も気絶できたらいいんだけど、あなたは?

It’s so romantic.

それはとてもロマンチックです。

But I’m really very healthy for all I’m so thin.

for all (にもかかわらず) [接] despite the fact that

でも、私はとても痩せているのにとても健康です。

I believe I’m getting fatter, though.

get fat (太る) [動] become fat

でも、私は太りつつあると思う。

Don’t you think I am?

I am (そう) [代] the speaker or writer

そう思わない?

I look at my elbows every morning when I get up to see if any dimples are coming.

every morning (毎朝) [名] the time of day from sunrise to noon

私は毎朝起きると、えくぼができていないか肘を見ます。

Diana is having a new dress made with elbow sleeves.

ダイアナは肘丈の袖の新しいドレスを作っている。

She is going to wear it to the picnic.

彼女はそれをピクニックに着ていくつもりだ。

Oh, I do hope it will be fine next Wednesday.

next Wednesday (来週の水曜日) [名] the Wednesday after the one that is coming up

ああ、来週の水曜日は晴れてほしいな。

I don’t feel that I could endure the disappointment if anything happened to prevent me from getting to the picnic.

何かが起こってピクニックに行けなくなったら、その失望に耐えられるとは思えない。

I suppose I’d live through it, but I’m certain it would be a lifelong sorrow.

live through (耐え抜く) [動] to experience something difficult or unpleasant and not be harmed by it

たぶん耐え抜くだろうけど、きっと生涯の悲しみになるだろう。

It wouldn

wouldn (ないだろう) [助] would not

そんなことは

“Anne, you have talked even on for ten minutes by the clock,” said Marilla.

even on (も) [副] also; as well

by the clock (時計で測ったら) [副] according to the clock

「アン、時計で測ったら10分もしゃべりっぱなしだ」とマリラは言った。

“Now, just for curiosity’s sake, see if you can hold your tongue for the same length of time.”

length of time (時間) [名] a period of time

「さて、好奇心から、同じ時間だけ黙っていられるか試してみよう」

Anne held her tongue as desired.

as desired (言われた通りに) [副] in the manner or to the extent desired

アンは言われた通りに黙っていた。

But for the rest of the week she talked picnic and thought picnic and dreamed picnic.

rest (残り) [名] the remaining part of something

week (週) [名] a period of seven days

しかし、その週の残りの日々は、ピクニックの話をし、ピクニックのことを考え、ピクニックの夢を見た。

On Saturday it rained and she worked herself up into such a frantic state lest it should keep on raining until and over Wednesday that Marilla made her sew an extra patchwork square by way of steadying her nerves.

on Saturday (土曜日に) [名] the day of the week before Sunday and following Friday

rain (雨が降る) [動] fall from the sky in drops of water

work oneself up (取り乱す) [動] become agitated or excited

frantic (狂った) [形] wildly excited or agitated

keep on (降り続く) [動] continue doing something

Wednesday (水曜日) [名] the day of the week before Thursday and following Tuesday

extra (余分な) [形] more than is usual or expected

by way of (~によって) [前] as a means of

steady (落ち着かせる) [動] make or become firm or stable

土曜日は雨が降り、水曜日まで雨が降り続くのではないかと、アンは狂ったように取り乱したので、マリラは彼女の神経を落ち着かせるために、余分のパッチワークを縫わせた。

On Sunday Anne confided to Marilla on the way home from church that she grew actually cold all over with excitement when the minister announced the picnic from the pulpit.

on Sunday (日曜日に) [名] the first day of the week

on the way home (帰り道に) [名] the route that someone takes to go home

grow cold (冷たくなる) [動] become cold

excitement (興奮) [名] a feeling of great happiness or pleasure

pulpit (説教壇) [名] a raised platform in a church or chapel from which the preacher delivers a sermon

日曜日、教会からの帰り道、アンはマリラに、牧師が説教壇からピクニックを発表した時、興奮のあまり全身が冷たくなってしまったと打ち明けた。

“Such a thrill as went up and down my back, Marilla!

go up and down (ゾクゾクする) [動] to move up and down

「背筋がゾクゾクしたよ、マリラ!

I don’t think I’d ever really believed until then that there was honestly going to be a picnic.

until then (その時まで) [副] up to that time

その時まで、本当にピクニックがあるなんて信じていなかったんだと思う。

I couldn’t help fearing I’d only imagined it.

couldn't help (仕方なかった) [動] be unable to refrain from doing something

想像しただけなんじゃないかって心配で仕方なかった。

But when a minister says a thing in the pulpit you just have to believe it.”

でも、牧師さんが説教壇で言うことは信じざるを得ないよ」

“You set your heart too much on things, Anne,” said Marilla, with a sigh.

set one's heart on (熱中する) [動] to be determined to have or do something

with a sigh (ため息をつく) [副] to let out a long, deep breath, usually because you are sad, tired, or disappointed

「アン、あなたは物事に熱中しすぎるのよ」とマリラはため息をついた。

“I’m afraid there’ll be a great many disappointments in store for you through life.”

a great many (たくさん) [名] a large number

in store (待ち受ける) [動] to be waiting for someone or something in the future

「人生には失望することがたくさんあると思うよ」

“Oh, Marilla, looking forward to things is half the pleasure of them,” exclaimed Anne.

「ああ、マリラ、物事を楽しみにすることは、その楽しみの半分なのよ」とアンは叫んだ。

“You mayn’t get the things themselves;

「物そのものは手に入らないかもしれない。

but nothing can prevent you from having the fun of looking forward to them.

でも、楽しみにすることを楽しむのを妨げるものは何もないよ。

Mrs. Lynde says, ‘Blessed are they who expect nothing for they shall not be disappointed.’

リンデ夫人は「何も期待しない人は失望することがないので幸せだ」と言うよ。

But I think it would be worse to expect nothing than to be disappointed.”

でも、私は失望するよりも何も期待しない方がもっと悪いと思うよ」

Marilla wore her amethyst brooch to church that day as usual.

amethyst (アメジスト) [名] a purple or violet variety of quartz

brooch (ブローチ) [名] an ornament fastened to clothing with a hinged pin and catch

that day (その日) [名] the day in question

as usual (いつものように) [副] in the usual way

その日、マリラはいつものように教会にアメジストのブローチを着けて行った。

Marilla always wore her amethyst brooch to church.

マリラはいつも教会にはアメジストのブローチを着けて行った。

She would have thought it rather sacrilegious to leave it off—as bad as forgetting her Bible or her collection dime.

leave it off (着けない) [動] not put on or wear

Bible (聖書) [名] the Christian scriptures, consisting of the Old and New Testaments

collection dime (献金の10セント玉) [名] a ten-cent coin

彼女はそれを着けずに教会に行くのは、聖書や献金の10セント玉を忘れるのと同じくらい冒涜的だと考えていた。

That amethyst brooch was Marilla’s most treasured possession.

treasured (大切な) [形] of great value or worth

possession (宝物) [名] something that you own

そのアメジストのブローチはマリラにとって一番大切な宝物だった。

A seafaring uncle had given it to her mother who in turn had bequeathed it to Marilla.

seafaring (船乗りの) [形] traveling by sea

uncle (叔父) [名] the brother of one's father or mother

bequeath (遺す) [動] leave something to someone in a will

船乗りの叔父がマリラの母にそれを贈り、母はそれをマリラに遺した。

It was an old-fashioned oval, containing a braid of her mother’s hair, surrounded by a border of very fine amethysts.

oval (楕円形) [名] a rounded and slightly elongated figure

contain (含む) [動] have or hold within

braid (編む) [動] interweave three or more strands of hair

surround (囲む) [動] be around something on all sides

border (縁) [名] a line that marks the edge of something

それは古風な楕円形で、母の髪の毛を編んだものが入っており、周りは上質なアメジストで縁取られていた。

Marilla knew too little about precious stones to realize how fine the amethysts actually were;

precious stone (宝石) [名] a piece of mineral, especially a rare one, that is cut and polished for use as an ornament

fine (上質) [形] of high quality

マリラは宝石についてあまり知らなかったため、アメジストがどれほど上質か気づいていなかった。

but she thought them very beautiful and was always pleasantly conscious of their violet shimmer at her throat, above her good brown satin dress, even although she could not see it.

pleasantly (心地よく) [副] in a pleasant manner

conscious (意識する) [形] aware of and responding to one's surroundings

しかし、マリラはアメジストがとても美しいと思っており、自分の上等な茶色のサテンのドレスの上の喉元で紫に輝いているのを、見ることはできないがいつも心地よく意識していた。

Anne had been smitten with delighted admiration when she first saw that brooch.

be smitten with (打たれる) [動] to be strongly attracted to someone or something

delighted (喜び) [形] very pleased

admiration (感嘆) [名] a feeling of respect and approval

アンは初めてそのブローチを見た時、喜びと感嘆の念に打たれた。

“Oh, Marilla, it’s a perfectly elegant brooch.

「ああ、マリラ、とても優雅なブローチね。

I don’t know how you can pay attention to the sermon or the prayers when you have it on.

pay attention (集中する) [動] direct one's mind or thoughts to something

これを着けていたら、説教や祈りに集中できないよ。

I couldn’t, I know.

私にはできないよ。

I think amethysts are just sweet.

アメジストは素敵だと思うよ。

They are what I used to think diamonds were like.

diamond (ダイヤモンド) [名] a hard, transparent, precious stone, typically colorless or pale blue, that is a pure form of carbon and is used as a gem

昔はダイヤモンドってこんな風に思っていたの。

Long ago, before I had ever seen a diamond, I read about them and I tried to imagine what they would be like.

long ago (ずっと前に) [副] a long time in the past

ずっと前に、ダイヤモンドを見たことがなかった頃、ダイヤモンドについて読んだことがあって、どんなものか想像しようとしたのよ。

I thought they would be lovely glimmering purple stones.

きらきら光る紫の石だと思ってた。

When I saw a real diamond in a lady’s ring one day I was so disappointed I cried.

one day (ある日) [名] at some unspecified time in the future

real (本物) [形] not imitation or artificial; genuine

ある日、女性の指輪に本物のダイヤモンドを見たとき、あまりにがっかりして泣いてしまったよ。

Of course, it was very lovely but it wasn’t my idea of a diamond.

idea (考え) [名] a thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action

もちろん、とてもきれいだったんだけど、私の考えていたダイヤモンドとは違っていたの。

Will you let me hold the brooch for one minute, Marilla?

hold (持つ) [動] have or keep in one's hand

one minute (ちょっと) [名] a short period of time

マリラ、そのブローチをちょっと持たせてくれる?

Do you think amethysts can be the souls of good violets?”

violet (すみれ) [名] a small plant with purple, blue, or white flowers

アメジストはすみれの魂なのかもしれないよね」

Chapter XIV: Anne’s Confession

confession (告白) [名] a statement admitting that you have done something wrong

第14章: アンの告白

On the Monday evening before the picnic Marilla came down from her room with a troubled face.

on the Monday evening (月曜日の夕方) [名] the evening of Monday

troubled (困った) [形] worried or anxious

ピクニックの前日の月曜日の夕方、マリラは困った顔をして部屋から降りてきた。

“Anne,” she said to that small personage, who was shelling peas by the spotless table and singing, “Nelly of the Hazel Dell” with a vigor and expression that did credit to Diana’s teaching, “did you see anything of my amethyst brooch?

shell (むく) [動] remove the shell or husk of

pea (エンドウ豆) [名] a round green seed that is eaten as a vegetable

spotless (きれいに磨かれた) [形] free from spots or stains

Nelly of the Hazel Dell (ヘーゼル・デルのネリー) [名] a popular song

vigor (元気) [名] physical or mental strength or energy

reflect (反映する) [動] throw back light, heat, or sound without absorbing it

teaching (教え) [名] the action of teaching; instruction

「アン」とマリラは、きれいに磨かれたテーブルのそばでエンドウ豆のさやをむきながら、ダイアナの教えを反映した元気で表情豊かな歌声で「ヘーゼル・デルのネリー」を歌っている小さな人物に声をかけた。「私のアメジストのブローチを見なかったかい?

I thought I stuck it in my pincushion when I came home from church yesterday evening, but I can’t find it anywhere.”

stick (刺す) [動] push a sharp or pointed part into or through something

pincushion (針山) [名] a small cushion into which pins are stuck for ready use

anywhere (どこにも) [副] in or to any place

昨日の夕方教会から帰ってきた時に針山に刺したと思ったんだけど、どこにも見つからないんだ」

“I—I saw it this afternoon when you were away at the Aid Society,” said Anne, a little slowly.

Aid Society (救済協会) [名] an organization that provides help to people in need

a little slowly (少しゆっくりと) [副] at a low speed or rate

「私、今日の午後、あなたが救済協会に出かけている時に見ました」とアンは少しゆっくりと言った。

“I was passing your door when I saw it on the cushion, so I went in to look at it.”

「あなたのドアの前を通った時にクッションの上にそれを見つけたので、中に入って見ました」

“Did you touch it?” said Marilla sternly.

「触ったかい?」とマリラは厳しく言った。

“Y-e-e-s,” admitted Anne, “I took it up and I pinned it on my breast just to see how it would look.”

pin (付ける) [動] to fasten or attach with a pin

「はい」とアンは認めた。「どんな風に見えるか見たくて、それを手に取って胸に付けました」

“You had no business to do anything of the sort.

have no business to (権利がない) [動] have no right to

「そんなことをする権利はない。

It’s very wrong in a little girl to meddle.

meddle (干渉する) [動] interfere in something that is not your concern

小さな女の子が干渉するのはとても悪いことだ。

You shouldn’t have gone into my room in the first place

shouldn't have (べきではなかった) [助] should not have

my room (私の部屋) [名] the room that I own or occupy

in the first place (そもそも) [副] before anything else; first of all

そもそも私の部屋に入るべきではなかった。

and you shouldn’t have touched a brooch that didn’t belong to you in the second.

second (次) [名] the unit of time equal to 1/60 of a minute

そして、次に自分のものではないブローチに触れるべきではなかった。

Where did you put it?”

どこに置いたの?」

“Oh, I put it back on the bureau.

back (再び) [副] once more; again

bureau (机) [名] a chest of drawers, typically with a mirror

「ああ、私はそれを机の上に置き直した。

I hadn’t it on a minute.

hadn't (つけていなかった) [助] had not

一分もつけていなかった。

Truly, I didn’t mean to meddle, Marilla.

本当に、私は干渉するつもりはなかったのよ、マリラ。

I didn’t think about its being wrong to go in and try on the brooch;

try on (試着する) [動] put on an item of clothing to see if it fits or looks good

中に入ってブローチを試着することが悪いことだとは思わなかった。

but I see now that it was and I’ll never do it again.

でも今はそれが悪いことだとわかったよ、二度とそんなことはしないよ。

That’s one good thing about me.

それが私の良いところの一つよ。

I never do the same naughty thing twice.”

私は同じいたずらを二度としないのよ。」

“You didn’t put it back,” said Marilla.

put back (元に戻す) [動] return something to its original place

「あなたはそれを元に戻さなかった」とマリラは言った。

“That brooch isn’t anywhere on the bureau.

「あのブローチはどこにも見当たらない。

You’ve taken it out or something, Anne.”

take out (取り出す) [動] remove something from a place

あなたはそれをどこかに持っていったのよ、アン。」

“I did put it back,” said Anne quickly—pertly, Marilla thought.

pertly (生意気に) [副] in a bold and confident way

「私は元に戻したよ」とアンは素早く言った。マリラには生意気に聞こえた。

“I don’t just remember whether I stuck it on the pincushion or laid it in the china tray.

「針山に刺したのか、陶器のトレーに置いたのか、ただ思い出せないだけよ。

But I’m perfectly certain I put it back.”

でも、元に戻したことは間違いないよ。」

“I’ll go and have another look,” said Marilla, determining to be just.

have another look (もう一度探す) [動] to look at something again

determine (決意する) [動] to decide firmly

be just (公平にする) [動] to be fair

「もう一度探しに行ってみよう」とマリラは公平にしようと決意して言った。

“If you put that brooch back it’s there still.

「もし、あのブローチを元に戻したのなら、まだそこにあるはずだ。

If it isn’t I’ll know you didn’t, that’s all!”

if it isn't (そこになければ) [条] if the thing is not there

I'll know (わかる) [動] to be aware of

that's all (それだけのことよ) [句] that is the only thing

そこになければ、元に戻さなかったことがわかるだけのことよ!」

Marilla went to her room and made a thorough search, not only over the bureau but in every other place she thought the brooch might possibly be.

make a thorough search (徹底的に探す) [動] to look for something very carefully

every other place (他のすべての場所) [名] all the remaining places

マリラは自分の部屋に行き、たんすだけでなく、ブローチがあるかもしれないと思うところをすべて徹底的に探した。

It was not to be found and she returned to the kitchen.

be not to be found (見つからない) [動] not to be able to be found

ブローチは見つからず、マリラは台所に戻った。

“Anne, the brooch is gone.

「アン、ブローチがないよ。

By your own admission you were the last person to handle it.

by one's own admission (自分でも認めているように) [句] as one has said oneself

handle (手に取る) [動] to touch, hold, or move with the hands

自分でも認めているように、最後にブローチを手にしたのはあなたなのよ。

Now, what have you done with it?

do with (どうする) [動] to be concerned with or involved in

一体どうしたの?

Tell me the truth at once.

truth (本当のこと) [名] the body of real things, events, and facts

すぐに本当のことを言いなさい。

Did you take it out and lose it?”

take out (持ち出す) [動] to remove something from a place

lose (なくす) [動] to fail to keep or to have something

外に持ち出してなくしたの?」

“No, I didn’t,” said Anne solemnly, meeting Marilla’s angry gaze squarely.

solemnly (真面目な顔で) [副] in a serious manner

gaze (視線) [名] a steady intent look

squarely (真っ直ぐに) [副] in a direct manner

「いいえ、違います」とアンは真面目な顔で言い、マリラの怒った視線に真っ直ぐに向き合った。

“I never took the brooch out of your room and that is the truth, if I was to be led to the block for it—although I’m not very certain what a block is.

block (処刑台) [名] a platform on which a person is beheaded

「私はあなたの部屋からブローチを持ち出したことはありません。それが真実です。たとえ私がそのために処刑台に連れて行かれたとしてもです。処刑台が何なのかよく分かりませんが。

So there, Marilla.”

So there (だから) [間] used to express a feeling of satisfaction or triumph

だから、マリラ。」

Anne’s “so there” was only intended to emphasize her assertion, but Marilla took it as a display of defiance.

take (受け取る) [動] receive or accept something offered

display (表れ) [名] a public exhibition or show

defiance (反抗) [名] open resistance to an authority or established convention

アンの「だから」は彼女の主張を強調するつもりだっただけだが、マリラはそれを反抗の表れだと受け取った。

“I believe you are telling me a falsehood, Anne,” she said sharply.

falsehood (嘘) [名] an untrue statement made with deliberate intent to deceive; an intentional untruth; a lie

「あなたは嘘をついていると私は思うよ、アン」と彼女はきっぱりと言った。

“I know you are. There now, don’t say anything more unless you are prepared to tell the whole truth.

lie (嘘をつく) [動] make an untrue statement with deliberate intent to deceive; utter an untruth

「あなたは嘘をついていると私は知っているよ。さあ、本当のことを全部話す覚悟がなければ、もう何も言わないで。

Go to your room and stay there until you are ready to confess.”

confess (白状する) [動] admit or acknowledge something

自分の部屋に行って、白状する覚悟ができるまでそこにいなさい。」

“Will I take the peas with me?” said Anne meekly.

「豆は持っていきますか?」とアンは素直に言った。

“No, I’ll finish shelling them myself.

「いいえ、私がむき終わらせるよ。

Do as I bid you.”

私が言った通りにしなさい。」

When Anne had gone Marilla went about her evening tasks in a very disturbed state of mind.

go about (始める) [動] to start doing something

disturbed (混乱した) [形] having had its normal pattern or function disrupted

state of mind (心境) [名] a person's emotional state or mood

アンが行ってしまうと、マリラは非常に混乱した心境で夕方の仕事を始めた。

She was worried about her valuable brooch.

彼女は大事なブローチを心配していた。

What if Anne had lost it?

アンがそれをなくしてしまったらどうしよう?

And how wicked of the child to deny having taken it, when anybody could see she must have!

誰が見ても彼女が取ったに違いないのに、それを否定するなんて、なんて悪い子なんだろう!

With such an innocent face, too!

しかもあんなに無垢な顔で!

“I don’t know what I wouldn’t sooner have had happen,” thought Marilla, as she nervously shelled the peas.

I don't know (わからない) [句] I am not sure

nervously (神経質に) [副] in a way that shows that you are anxious or worried

「こんなことが起こるなんて」とマリラは神経質に豆のさやをむきながら考えた。

“Of course, I don’t suppose she meant to steal it or anything like that.

anything like that (そういうこと) [名] something similar to that

「もちろん、彼女が盗もうとしたとは思わない。

She’s just taken it to play with or help along that imagination of hers.

ただ遊びたかったか、想像力をかきたてたかっただけなんだろう。

She must have taken it, that’s clear, for there hasn’t been a soul in that room since she was in it, by her own story, until I went up tonight.

soul (誰も) [名] a human being

彼女が取ったに違いない、それは明らかだ、彼女がそこにいた時から、彼女自身の話によると、私が今夜上るまで、その部屋には誰もいなかった。

And the brooch is gone, there’s nothing surer.

be gone (なくなる) [動] to be no longer present or in existence

there's nothing surer (それだけは確かだ) [句] there is no doubt about it

そしてブローチはなくなった、それだけは確かだ。

I suppose she has lost it and is afraid to own up for fear she’ll be punished.

lose (失くす) [動] be deprived of or cease to have or retain

彼女はそれを失くして、罰せられるのが怖くて白状できないんだと思う。

It’s a dreadful thing to think she tells falsehoods.

彼女が嘘をついていると思うのは恐ろしいことよ。

It’s a far worse thing than her fit of temper.

fit of temper (癇癪) [名] a sudden outburst of anger

far worse (ずっと悪い) [形] much worse

それは彼女の癇癪よりもずっと悪いことよ。

It’s a fearful responsibility to have a child in your house you can’t trust.

trust (信頼) [名] a firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something

信頼できない子供を家に置いておくのは恐ろしい責任よ。

Slyness and untruthfulness—that’s what she has displayed.

slyness (ずる賢さ) [名] the quality of being cunning or crafty

untruthfulness (不誠実さ) [名] the quality of being dishonest or untruthful

ずる賢さと不誠実さ、それが彼女が示したことよ。

I declare I feel worse about that than about the brooch.

feel worse (嫌な気分) [動] to feel more unhappy or unwell

ブローチよりもそのことの方が嫌な気分だよ。

If she’d only have told the truth about it I wouldn’t mind so much.”

tell the truth (真実を語る) [動] to be honest

彼女がそれについて真実を語ってくれさえすれば、私はそんなに気にしないのに。」

Marilla went to her room at intervals all through the evening and searched for the brooch, without finding it.

at intervals (時々) [副] with a space or period of time between

search for (探す) [動] try to find something by looking or otherwise seeking carefully and thoroughly

without (〜なしに) [前] not having or not accompanied by

マリラは夕方の間中、時々自分の部屋に行ってブローチを探したが、見つからなかった。

A bedtime visit to the east gable produced no result.

bedtime (就寝時間) [名] the time when you go to bed

produce (生み出す) [動] make or create something

寝る前に東の切妻部屋を訪れたが、結果は出なかった。

Anne persisted in denying that she knew anything about the brooch but Marilla was only the more firmly convinced that she did.

persist in (否定する) [動] continue to do something despite difficulty or opposition

only the more (ますます) [副] to a greater degree or extent

convince (確信する) [動] cause (someone) to believe firmly in the truth of something

アンはブローチについて何も知らないと否定し続けたが、マリラは彼女が知っているとますます確信した。

She told Matthew the story the next morning.

彼女は翌朝マシューにその話を話した。

Matthew was confounded and puzzled;

be confounded (困惑する) [動] to be confused or puzzled

be puzzled (当惑する) [動] to be confused or uncertain about something

マシューは困惑し、当惑した。

he could not so quickly lose faith in Anne

lose faith (信頼を失う) [動] to stop believing in someone or something

quickly (すぐに) [副] in a short time; soon

彼はそんなにすぐにアンへの信頼を失うことはできなかった。

but he had to admit that circumstances were against her.

しかし、彼は状況が彼女に不利であることを認めざるを得なかった。

“You’re sure it hasn’t fell down behind the bureau?” was the only suggestion he could offer.

be sure (確かに) [動] to be certain or confident about something

the only (唯一) [形] being the only one

suggestion (提案) [名] an idea or plan put forward for consideration or discussion

「確かに机の裏に落ちていないのか?」というのが彼が提案できる唯一のことだった。

“I’ve moved the bureau and I’ve taken out the drawers and I’ve looked in every crack and cranny” was Marilla’s positive answer.

move (動かす) [動] change the position of

drawer (引き出し) [名] a sliding container under a table or in a cupboard

look (探す) [動] try to find something

crack (隙間) [名] a break or opening

cranny (割れ目) [名] a small opening

positive (確信に満ちた) [形] confident

「机を動かして引き出しを全部出して、あらゆる隙間や割れ目を探したのよ」というのがマリラの確信に満ちた答えだった。

“The brooch is gone and that child has taken it and lied about it.

「ブローチはなくなったし、あの子がそれを取って嘘をついたんだ。

That’s the plain, ugly truth, Matthew Cuthbert, and we might as well look it in the face.”

look in the face (直視する) [動] to look directly at someone or something

それがありのままの醜い真実よ、マシュー・カスバート、私たちはそれを直視した方がいいよ。」

“Well now, what are you going to do about it?” Matthew asked forlornly, feeling secretly thankful that Marilla and not he had to deal with the situation.

what are you going to do about it (どうするつもりだ) [他] what are you going to do about the situation

forlornly (悲しげに) [副] in a sad or lonely way

thankful (感謝する) [形] feeling or showing gratitude

deal with (対処する) [動] to take action in order to deal with or solve a problem

situation (状況) [名] the combination of circumstances at a particular time and place

「さて、どうするつもりだ?」マシューは、自分がではなくマリラがこの状況に対処しなければならないことに密かに感謝しながら、悲しげに尋ねた。

He felt no desire to put his oar in this time.

this time (今回は) [名] the present occasion

彼は今回は口を挟む気はなかった。

“She’ll stay in her room until she confesses,” said Marilla grimly, remembering the success of this method in the former case.

success (成功) [名] the accomplishment of an aim or purpose

「白状するまで部屋に閉じ込めておくよ」マリラは、前回この方法が成功したことを思い出して、厳しく言った。

“Then we’ll see. Perhaps we’ll be able to find the brooch if she’ll only tell where she took it;

see (考える) [動] to perceive with the eyes

「それから考えましょう。どこに持っていったかさえ言ってくれれば、ブローチを見つけられるかもしれない。

but in any case she’ll have to be severely punished, Matthew.”

in any case (いずれにせよ) [副] whatever happens

でも、いずれにせよ、厳しく罰せられなくてはならないよ、マシュー」

“Well now, you’ll have to punish her,” said Matthew, reaching for his hat.

reach for (手を伸ばす) [動] stretch out an arm in a specified direction in order to touch or grasp something

「さて、あなたが罰を与えなくてはならないな」マシューは帽子に手を伸ばしながら言った。

“I’ve nothing to do with it, remember.

have nothing to do with (関係ない) [動] be not connected with or related to

「私は関係ない、覚えておけ。

You warned me off yourself.”

warn (警告する) [動] inform someone in advance of something that is dangerous, unpleasant, or harmful

あなたが私に警告したんだ」

Marilla felt deserted by everyone.

desert (見捨てる) [動] to leave someone or something that you are supposed to stay with or support

マリラは誰からも見捨てられたように感じた。

She could not even go to Mrs. Lynde for advice.

advice (助言) [名] an opinion or recommendation offered as a guide to action, conduct, or procedure

彼女はリンデ夫人に助言を求めに行くことさえできなかった。

She went up to the east gable with a very serious face and left it with a face more serious still.

彼女は非常に深刻な顔で東の切妻屋根の部屋に行き、さらに深刻な顔でそこを去った。

Anne steadfastly refused to confess.

steadfastly (断固として) [副] in a firm and determined manner

アンは断固として告白を拒んだ。

She persisted in asserting that she had not taken the brooch.

彼女はブローチを盗んでいないと主張し続けた。

The child had evidently been crying and Marilla felt a pang of pity which she sternly repressed.

pang (痛み) [名] a sudden sharp pain

repress (抑えつける) [動] to hold back or keep down by force

子供は明らかに泣いていたし、マリラは厳しく抑えつけた哀れみの痛みを感じた。

By night she was, as she expressed it, “beat out.”

by night (夜になると) [副] during the night

beat out (疲れ果てる) [動] to be very tired

夜になると、彼女は、彼女が表現したように、「疲れ果てた」。

“You’ll stay in this room until you confess, Anne.

「アン、白状するまでこの部屋にいるのよ。

You can make up your mind to that,” she said firmly.

覚悟しなさい」と彼女はきっぱりと言った。

“But the picnic is tomorrow, Marilla,” cried Anne.

「でも、ピクニックは明日なのよ、マリラ」とアンは叫んだ。

“You won’t keep me from going to that, will you?

keep (行かせてくれない) [動] to not allow to leave

from (から) [前] used to indicate a starting point

「行かせてくれないなんてことないよね?

You’ll just let me out for the afternoon, won’t you?

午後だけは出してくれるよね?

Then I’ll stay here as long as you like afterwards cheerfully.

as long as (望むだけ) [接] on condition that; provided that

その後は、あなたが望むだけここにいてあげるよ。

But I must go to the picnic.”

でも、ピクニックには行かなくちゃ」

“You’ll not go to picnics nor anywhere else until you’ve confessed, Anne.”

「アン、白状するまではピクニックにもどこにも行かせないよ」

“Oh, Marilla,” gasped Anne.

「ああ、マリラ」アンは息を呑んだ。

But Marilla had gone out and shut the door.

しかし、マリラは出て行ってドアを閉めた。

Wednesday morning dawned as bright and fair as if expressly made to order for the picnic.

dawn (夜が明ける) [動] begin

fair (晴れた) [形] (of weather) fine; sunny

expressly (特別に) [副] explicitly; definitely

make to order (注文する) [動] to produce or supply according to individual requirements

水曜日の朝は、ピクニックのために特別に注文されたかのように明るく晴れた。

Birds sang around Green Gables;

グリーン・ゲイブルズの周りでは鳥が歌い、

the Madonna lilies in the garden sent out whiffs of perfume that entered in on viewless winds at every door and window, and wandered through halls and rooms like spirits of benediction.

Madonna lily (マドンナリリー) [名] a plant with large, white, trumpet-shaped flowers

send out (放つ) [動] to cause to go or be taken to a destination

enter in (入る) [動] to come or go in

庭のマドンナリリーは、目に見えない風に乗ってあらゆるドアや窓から入り、祝福の精霊のようにホールや部屋をさまよう香りを放った。

The birches in the hollow waved joyful hands as if watching for Anne’s usual morning greeting from the east gable.

joyful (喜び) [形] feeling, showing, or causing great happiness

usual (いつもの) [形] happening or done frequently or habitually

greeting (挨拶) [名] a polite expression of goodwill, especially on meeting or parting

くぼみの中の白樺は、東の切妻からアンのいつもの朝の挨拶を待っているかのように、喜びの手を振った。

But Anne was not at her window.

しかし、アンは窓際にいなかった。

When Marilla took her breakfast up to her she found the child sitting primly on her bed, pale and resolute, with tight-shut lips and gleaming eyes.

マリラが朝食を持って行くと、アンはベッドにきちんと座り、青ざめて決意を固めたように唇をぎゅっと閉じて、目を輝かせていた。

“Marilla, I’m ready to confess.”

be ready to (する準備ができている) [動] be prepared to do something

「マリラ、告白するよ」

“Ah!” Marilla laid down her tray.

「ああ!」マリラはトレイを置いた。

Once again her method had succeeded;

once again (またもや) [副] another time; once more

succeed (成功する) [動] to achieve a desired outcome

彼女の方法はまたもや成功した。

but her success was very bitter to her.

bitter (苦い) [形] having a sharp, pungent taste or smell

しかし、その成功は彼女にとってとても苦いものだった。

“Let me hear what you have to say then, Anne.”

let (聞かせる) [動] allow or enable someone to do something

「じゃあ、言いたいことを聞かせておくれ、アン」

“I took the amethyst brooch,” said Anne, as if repeating a lesson she had learned.

lesson (教訓) [名] a thing learned by a person through being taught or through experience

「私はアメジストのブローチをとりました」とアンは習った教訓を繰り返すように言った。

“I took it just as you said.

「あなたが言った通りにそれをとりました。

I didn’t mean to take it when I went in.

中に入った時はそれを取るつもりはありませんでした。

But it did look so beautiful, Marilla, when I pinned it on my breast that I was overcome by an irresistible temptation.

overcome (負ける) [動] to defeat or conquer

でも、マリラ、胸につけたらとてもきれいに見えて、抗いがたい誘惑に負けてしまいました。

I imagined how perfectly thrilling it would be to take it to Idlewild and play I was the Lady Cordelia Fitzgerald.

Lady Cordelia Fitzgerald (コーデリア・フィッツジェラルド夫人) [名] a fictional character

それをアイドルワイルドに持っていって、私がコーデリア・フィッツジェラルド夫人であるかのように演じたらどんなにスリリングだろうと想像しました。

It would be so much easier to imagine I was the Lady Cordelia if I had a real amethyst brooch on.

本物のアメジストのブローチを身につけていたら、自分がコーデリア夫人だと想像しやすくなるでしょう。

Diana and I make necklaces of roseberries but what are roseberries compared to amethysts?

necklace (ネックレス) [名] an ornament worn around the neck

roseberry (ローズベリー) [名] a type of plant

ダイアナと私はローズベリーのネックレスを作りますが、ローズベリーはアメジストと比べて何でしょう?

So I took the brooch.

だからブローチをとったのです。

I thought I could put it back before you came home.

あなたが帰宅する前に元に戻せると思っていました。

I went all the way around by the road to lengthen out the time.

go all the way around (ぐるっと回る) [動] to go around something completely

lengthen out (長引かせる) [動] to make something longer

時間を長引かせるために、私は道をぐるっと回って行きました。

When I was going over the bridge across the Lake of Shining Waters I took the brooch off to have another look at it.

take off (外す) [動] remove (something) from the body

輝く水の湖にかかる橋を渡っている時、もう一度見ようとブローチを外しました。

Oh, how it did shine in the sunlight!

ああ、それは日光の中でどんなに輝いていたことでしょう!

And then, when I was leaning over the bridge, it just slipped through my fingers—so—and went down—down—down, all purply-sparkling, and sank forevermore beneath the Lake of Shining Waters.

lean over (身を乗り出す) [動] to be in or move into a position in which the upper part of your body is bent forward

slip through (滑り落ちる) [動] to move or pass quickly and smoothly

finger (指) [名] any of the four long thin parts at the end of the hand

go down (落ちる) [動] to move from a higher to a lower position

そして、私が橋から身を乗り出した時、それは私の指の間から滑り落ちて、落ちて、落ちて、紫に輝きながら、輝く水の湖の底に永遠に沈んでしまいました。

And that’s the best I can do at confessing, Marilla.”

これが私のできる精一杯の告白です、マリラ。」

Marilla felt hot anger surge up into her heart again.

hot (熱い) [形] having a high temperature

surge (湧き上がる) [動] to increase suddenly and greatly

マリラは再び熱い怒りが心の中に湧き上がるのを感じた。

This child had taken and lost her treasured amethyst brooch and now sat there calmly reciting the details thereof without the least apparent compunction or repentance.

treasure (大切にする) [動] hold something in high regard

calmly (落ち着いて) [副] in a calm manner

least (少しも) [限] smallest in amount or extent

apparent (見せる) [形] clearly seen or understood

compunction (後悔) [名] a feeling of guilt or remorse

repentance (反省) [名] the action of repenting; sincere regret or guilt for a wrong committed

この子は彼女の大切なアメジストのブローチを持ち出してなくしてしまったのに、今はそこに座って、少しも後悔や反省の色を見せずに、その詳細を落ち着いて語っている。

“Anne, this is terrible,” she said, trying to speak calmly.

「アン、これはひどい」と彼女は落ち着いて話そうとしながら言った。

“You are the very wickedest girl I ever heard of.”

「あなたは私が聞いた中で一番悪い子だ。」

“Yes, I suppose I am,” agreed Anne tranquilly.

tranquilly (穏やかに) [副] in a calm and peaceful manner

「そうね、そうかもしれないよ」とアンは穏やかに同意した。

“And I know I’ll have to be punished.

「そして、私は罰せられなければならないことを知っている。

It’ll be your duty to punish me, Marilla.

私を罰するのはあなたの義務よ、マリラ。

Won’t you please get it over right off because I’d like to go to the picnic with nothing on my mind.”

get it over (済ませる) [動] finish something

nothing on my mind (何も考えない) [名] not thinking about anything

すぐに済ませてくれない? 何も考えずにピクニックに行きたいから。」

“Picnic, indeed! You’ll go to no picnic today, Anne Shirley.

「ピクニックだと! 今日はピクニックには行かないよ、アン・シャーリー。

That shall be your punishment.

それがあなたの罰だ。

And it isn’t half severe enough either for what you’ve done!”

severe (厳しい) [形] very great or intense

それでもあなたのしたことの半分にも及ばない罰だ!」

“Not go to the picnic!” Anne sprang to her feet and clutched Marilla’s hand.

spring to one's feet (飛び起きる) [動] to stand up quickly

clutch (握る) [動] to hold something tightly in one's hand

「ピクニックに行けない!」アンは飛び起きてマリラの手を握った。

“But you promised me I might!

「でも行かせてくれるって約束したじゃない!

Oh, Marilla, I must go to the picnic.

ああ、マリラ、ピクニックに行かなくちゃ。

That was why I confessed.

was (だった) [動] be

confessed (白状した) [動] admit or state that one has committed a crime or is at fault in some way

だから白状したのよ。

Punish me any way you like but that.

any way (どんな方法でも) [名] any method or manner

それ以外ならどんな罰でも受けます。

Oh, Marilla, please, please, let me go to the picnic.

ああ、マリラ、お願い、お願い、ピクニックに行かせて。

Think of the ice cream!

think of (想像する) [動] to form a mental image of something

アイスクリームを想像して!

For anything you know I may never have a chance to taste ice cream again.”

for anything you know (だって) [接] used to introduce a statement that provides a reason or explanation for something

never (二度と) [副] at no time in the past or future; on no occasion; not ever

have a chance (機会がある) [名] a possibility of doing or experiencing something

taste (食べる) [動] to perceive or recognize the flavor of

だって、もう二度とアイスクリームを食べる機会がないかもしれないのよ。」

Marilla disengaged Anne’s clinging hands stonily.

disengage (振りほどく) [動] release from an engagement or entanglement

cling (しがみつく) [動] hold on tightly

stonily (冷たく) [副] in a cold or unfeeling manner

マリラは冷たくアンのしがみつく手を振りほどいた。

“You needn’t plead, Anne.

「アン、懇願する必要はない。

You are not going to the picnic and that’s final.

ピクニックには行かない、これで終わりだ。

No, not a word.”

not a word (一言も) [名] not even a single word

いいえ、一言も。」

Anne realized that Marilla was not to be moved.

be not to be moved (動かされない) [動] be not to be changed

アンはマリラが動かされないと悟った。

She clasped her hands together, gave a piercing shriek, and then flung herself face downward on the bed, crying and writhing in an utter abandonment of disappointment and despair.

give (上げる) [動] produce or emit

piercing (鋭い) [形] very high and sharp

shriek (悲鳴) [名] a loud, high-pitched scream

fling (倒れる) [動] throw or move with force or violence

downward (うつ伏せ) [形] moving or directed toward a lower place

writhe (身もだえする) [動] twist or squirm as in pain

彼女は両手を握り締め、鋭い悲鳴を上げ、それからベッドにうつ伏せに倒れ、失望と絶望のあまり泣き叫び、身もだえした。

“For the land’s sake!” gasped Marilla, hastening from the room.

For the land's sake (なんてことだ) [間] an expression of surprise or disgust

「なんてことだ!」マリラは息を切らして部屋から急いで出て行った。

“I believe the child is crazy.

be crazy (狂っている) [動] having a severe mental disorder

「あの子は狂っていると思う。

No child in her senses would behave as she does.

sense (正気) [名] a sane and realistic attitude to situations and problems

正気な子供ならあんなふうに振る舞わない。

If she isn’t she’s utterly bad.

be not (~でない) [動] to not be

utterly (本当に) [副] completely; absolutely; totally

狂っていないなら、本当に悪い子だ。

Oh dear, I’m afraid Rachel was right from the first.

Oh dear (ああ) [間] an expression of surprise, disappointment, or disgust

ああ、レイチェルが最初から正しかったのではないかと心配だ。

But I’ve put my hand to the plow and I won’t look back.”

put one's hand to the plow (鋤に手をかける) [動] to start doing something that you have decided to do

でも、私は鋤に手をかけて、後ろを振り返らないよ。」

That was a dismal morning.

dismal (憂鬱な) [形] causing gloom or dejection

憂鬱な朝だった。

Marilla worked fiercely and scrubbed the porch floor and the dairy shelves when she could find nothing else to do.

work (働く) [動] be engaged in physical or mental activity in order to achieve a purpose of result

fiercely (激しく) [副] in a violent or intense way

scrub (磨く) [動] clean or wash something by rubbing it hard

dairy (酪農場) [名] a building or room for the storage, processing, and distribution of milk and milk products

マリラは激しく働き、他に何もすることが見つからなくなると、ポーチの床や酪農場の棚を磨いた。

Neither the shelves nor the porch needed it—but Marilla did.

棚もポーチもそれを必要としていなかったが、マリラは必要としていた。

Then she went out and raked the yard.

rake (掃除する) [動] move with a rake

それから彼女は外に出て庭を掃除した。

When dinner was ready she went to the stairs and called Anne.

dinner (夕食) [名] the last meal of the day

be ready (準備ができる) [動] be prepared or made ready for use or consideration

夕食の準備ができると、彼女は階段のところに行ってアンを呼んだ。

A tear-stained face appeared, looking tragically over the banisters.

tragically (悲劇的に) [副] in a tragic manner

涙で汚れた顔が現れ、悲劇的な表情で手すりの上から覗いた。

“Come down to your dinner, Anne.”

「アン、夕食に降りておいで」

“I don’t want any dinner, Marilla,” said Anne, sobbingly.

sobbingly (すすり泣きながら) [副] in a way that is characterized by sobbing

「夕食はいらないよ、マリラ」アンはすすり泣きながら言った。

“I couldn’t eat anything.

「何も食べられないよ。

My heart is broken.

be broken (張り裂けそう) [動] be in pieces

私の心は張り裂けそう。

You’ll feel remorse of conscience someday, I expect, for breaking it, Marilla, but I forgive you.

feel remorse (後悔する) [動] feel deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed

someday (いつか) [副] at some future time

break (壊す) [動] cause to separate into pieces as a result of impact or stress

マリラ、いつかあなたはそれを壊したことを後悔すると思うけど、私はあなたを許すよ。

Remember when the time comes that I forgive you.

その時が来たら私があなたを許したことを思い出して。

But please don’t ask me to eat anything, especially boiled pork and greens.

ask (言う) [動] say something to someone

pork (豚肉) [名] the meat of a pig

greens (野菜) [名] a plant with green leaves or stems that is eaten as a vegetable

でも、お願いだから何も食べるように言わないで、特に豚肉と野菜の煮物は。

Boiled pork and greens are so unromantic when one is in affliction.”

boiled pork (豚肉の煮物) [名] a dish made by boiling pork

豚肉と野菜の煮物は、人が苦しんでいる時にはとてもロマンチックではないよ。」

Exasperated, Marilla returned to the kitchen and poured out her tale of woe to Matthew, who, between his sense of justice and his unlawful sympathy with Anne, was a miserable man.

exasperated (腹を立てる) [形] very annoyed

pour out (打ち明ける) [動] express freely

tale (物語) [名] a story about imaginary or real people and events

woe (悲しみ) [名] great sorrow or distress

sense (感覚) [名] a faculty by which the body perceives an external stimulus; one of the five senses

unlawful (不法な) [形] not conforming to, permitted by, or recognized by law or rules

腹を立てたマリラは台所に戻り、マシューに悲しみの物語を打ち明けたが、マシューは正義感とアンへの不法な同情の間で惨めな男だった。

“Well now, she shouldn’t have taken the brooch, Marilla, or told stories about it,” he admitted, mournfully surveying his plateful of unromantic pork and greens as if he, like Anne, thought it a food unsuited to crises of feeling, “but she’s such a little thing—such an interesting little thing.

survey (調査する) [動] to examine or inspect

unromantic (ロマンチックでない) [形] lacking in romance

food (食べ物) [名] any substance that can be eaten

crisis (危機) [名] a time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger

「まあ、彼女はブローチを取って、マリラ、またはそれについて話をするべきではなかった」と彼は認め、彼は、アンのように、それが感情の危機に適さない食べ物だと思ったかのように、彼の皿一杯のロマンチックでない豚肉と野菜を悲しげに調査した、「しかし、彼女はそのような小さなものである-そのような興味深い小さなものである。

Don’t you think it’s pretty rough not to let her go to the picnic when she’s so set on it?”

pretty rough (ちょっとひどい) [形] very bad or unpleasant

彼女がそんなにピクニックに行きたいと思っているのに、行かせないのはちょっとひどいとは思わないか?」

“Matthew Cuthbert, I’m amazed at you.

be amazed at (驚かされる) [動] to be very surprised or impressed by something

「マシュー・カスバート、あなたには驚かされるよ。

I think I’ve let her off entirely too easy.

let off (許す) [動] to not punish someone

easy (簡単に) [副] without difficulty or effort

私は彼女をあまりにも簡単に許してしまったと思う。

And she doesn’t appear to realize how wicked she’s been at all—that’s what worries me most.

appear (見える) [動] to be or seem to be

realize (分かる) [動] to be fully aware of something as a fact

それに、彼女は自分がどれほど悪いことをしたのか全く分かっていないようね-それが一番心配だよ。

If she’d really felt sorry it wouldn’t be so bad.

feel sorry (申し訳なく思う) [動] to feel regret or guilt

be bad (悪くない) [動] to be unpleasant or negative

彼女が本当に申し訳なく思っているのなら、それほど悪くはないんだけど。

And you don’t seem to realize it, neither;

それに、あなたもそれを分かっていないようね。

you’re making excuses for her all the time to yourself—I can see that.”

make excuse (言い訳をする) [動] to try to lessen the blame attaching to (a fault or offense); try to justify

to oneself (自分の中で) [副] in one's own mind

あなたはいつも彼女の言い訳を自分の中でしているのよ-それは分かるよ。」

“Well now, she’s such a little thing,” feebly reiterated Matthew.

reiterate (繰り返す) [動] say something again or more than once

feebly (弱々しく) [副] in a weak or feeble manner

「まあ、彼女は小さい子だから」とマシューは弱々しく繰り返した。

“And there should be allowances made, Marilla.

allowance (大目) [名] a sum of money given to a child or young person on a regular basis

「それに、大目に見るべきだよ、マリラ。

You know she’s never had any bringing up.”

彼女は育てられたことがないんだ。」

“Well, she’s having it now” retorted Marilla.

「まあ、今は育てられているよ」とマリラは言い返した。

The retort silenced Matthew if it did not convince him.

retort (言い返し) [名] a quick, clever reply to an insult or criticism

silence (黙らせる) [動] make someone stop talking

その言い返しにマシューは納得はいかなかったが黙った。

That dinner was a very dismal meal.

dismal (陰気な) [形] causing dejection

その夕食はとても陰気な食事だった。

The only cheerful thing about it was Jerry Buote, the hired boy, and Marilla resented his cheerfulness as a personal insult.

resent (憤慨する) [動] feel bitter or angry about something

cheerfulness (陽気さ) [名] the quality of being cheerful

personal (個人的な) [形] of or concerning a particular person

insult (侮辱) [名] a disrespectful or scornfully abusive remark or action

その中で唯一陽気だったのは雇いの少年ジェリー・ブオテで、マリラは彼の陽気さを個人的な侮辱と受け取って憤慨した。

When her dishes were washed and her bread sponge set and her hens fed Marilla remembered that she had noticed a small rent in her best black lace shawl when she had taken it off on Monday afternoon on returning from the Ladies’ Aid.

sponge (スポンジ) [名] a porous material used for absorbing liquids

rent (裂け目) [名] a tear or gap

shawl (ショール) [名] a piece of fabric worn over the shoulders

Ladies' Aid (婦人会) [名] a group of women who provide help to others

食器を洗い、パン種を仕込み、鶏に餌をやると、マリラは月曜日の午後、婦人会から帰って上等の黒いレースのショールを脱いだ時に小さな裂け目を見つけたのを思い出した。

She would go and mend it.

mend (繕う) [動] repair or improve something

それを繕おうと思った。

The shawl was in a box in her trunk.

trunk (トランク) [名] a large box with a hinged lid for storing or transporting clothes and other articles

ショールはトランクの中の箱に入っていた。

As Marilla lifted it out, the sunlight, falling through the vines that clustered thickly about the window, struck upon something caught in the shawl—something that glittered and sparkled in facets of violet light.

cluster (密集する) [動] form a cluster or group

catch (引っかかる) [動] get stuck or trapped

glitter (きらきら輝く) [動] shine brightly

facet (面) [名] one of the flat surfaces on a cut gem

マリラがショールを持ち上げると、窓の周りに密集したつる草を透かして差し込む日差しが、ショールに引っかかっていた何かに当たった。それは紫色の光を放ってきらきらと輝いていた。

Marilla snatched at it with a gasp.

snatch (つかみ取る) [動] to grab or seize suddenly or forcibly

マリラは息を呑んでそれをつかみ取った。

It was the amethyst brooch, hanging to a thread of the lace by its catch!

catch (留め金) [名] a device for fastening something

それはアメジストのブローチで、留め金の部分がレースの糸に引っかかっていた。

“Dear life and heart,” said Marilla blankly, “what does this mean?

Dear life and heart (なんてことだ) [間] an expression of surprise or disgust

「なんてことだ」マリラはぼう然として言った。「これはどういうこと?

Here’s my brooch safe and sound that I thought was at the bottom of Barry’s pond.

safe (無事) [形] free from harm or risk

sound (無事) [形] free from defect or damage

バリーの池の底にあると思っていた私のブローチが、無事にここにある。

Whatever did that girl mean by saying she took it and lost it?

Whatever (いったい) [副] used to express surprise, anger, or confusion

あの子は、それを取って無くしたなんて言って、いったいどういうつもりだったんだ?

I declare I believe Green Gables is bewitched.

declare (思う) [動] to state something openly and officially

グリーン・ゲイブルズは呪われているとしか思えない。

I remember now that when I took off my shawl Monday afternoon I laid it on the bureau for a minute.

Monday (月曜日) [名] the second day of the week

bureau (箪笥) [名] a chest of drawers

月曜日の午後、ショールを脱いだ時に、ちょっとの間、箪笥の上に置いたのを思い出した。

I suppose the brooch got caught in it somehow.

ブローチが何かの拍子に引っかかったんだと思う。

Well!”

まあ!」

Marilla betook herself to the east gable, brooch in hand.

マリラはブローチを手に東の切妻屋根の部屋に向かった。

Anne had cried herself out and was sitting dejectedly by the window.

cry oneself out (泣き疲れる) [動] cry until one can cry no more

アンは泣き疲れて、窓のそばにしょんぼりと座っていた。

“Anne Shirley,” said Marilla solemnly, “I’ve just found my brooch hanging to my black lace shawl.

「アン・シャーリー」マリラは厳かに言った。「私のブローチが黒いレースのショールに引っかかっているのを見つけたよ。

Now I want to know what that rigmarole you told me this morning meant.”

今朝のあの長たらしい話は一体何だったのか知りたいよ。」

“Why, you said you’d keep me here until I confessed,” returned Anne wearily, “and so I decided to confess because I was bound to get to the picnic.

wearily (疲れたように) [副] in a way that shows that you are very tired

「だって、白状するまでここに閉じ込めるって言ったじゃない」アンは疲れたように答えた。「だから、ピクニックに行きたくて白状することにしたの。

I thought out a confession last night after I went to bed and made it as interesting as I could.

昨夜寝てから白状することを考えて、できるだけ面白くしたの。

And I said it over and over so that I wouldn’t forget it.

over and over (何度も何度も) [副] repeatedly

忘れないように何度も何度も言ったの。

But you wouldn’t let me go to the picnic after all, so all my trouble was wasted.”

でも、結局ピクニックに行かせてくれなかったから、私の苦労は全部無駄になっちゃった。」

Marilla had to laugh in spite of herself.

マリラは思わず笑ってしまった。

But her conscience pricked her.

prick (刺す) [動] cause a slight pain to

しかし、彼女の良心が彼女を刺した。

“Anne, you do beat all!

beat (すごい) [動] to be superior to

「アン、あなたは本当にすごいよ!

But I was wrong—I see that now.

wrong (間違っている) [形] not correct or true

see (思う) [動] to be of the opinion that

でも、私は間違っていたよ。今はそう思うよ。

I shouldn’t have doubted your word when I’d never known you to tell a story.

doubt (疑う) [動] to be uncertain about something

tell a story (嘘をつく) [動] to make up a story

あなたが嘘をつくなんて知らなかったから、あなたの言葉を疑うべきではなかったよ。

Of course, it wasn’t right for you to confess to a thing you hadn’t done—it was very wrong to do so.

もちろん、あなたがしていないことを告白するのは正しくなかったよ。そうするのはとても間違っていたよ。

But I drove you to it.

drive (そうさせる) [動] cause someone to do something

でも、私があなたをそうさせたのよ。

So if you’ll forgive me, Anne, I’ll forgive you and we’ll start square again.

start (始める) [動] begin doing something

だから、もしあなたが私を許してくれるなら、アン、私もあなたを許すよ。そして、私たちはまた一から始めましょう。

And now get yourself ready for the picnic.”

get ready (準備する) [動] prepare oneself for something

さあ、ピクニックの準備をしておいで。」

Anne flew up like a rocket.

fly up (飛び上がる) [動] move quickly upwards

rocket (ロケット) [名] a vehicle, missile, or aircraft which obtains thrust from a rocket engine

アンはロケットのように飛び上がった。

“Oh, Marilla, isn’t it too late?”

late (遅い) [形] not on time; delayed

「ああ、マリラ、もう遅すぎない?」

“No, it’s only two o’clock.

only (まだ) [副] no more than; solely

two o'clock (2時) [名] two hours after noon

「いいえ、まだ2時よ。

They won’t be more than well gathered yet and it’ll be an hour before they have tea.

gather (集まる) [動] come together

まだ集まり始めたばかりだろうし、お茶を飲むまでには1時間かかるよ。

Wash your face and comb your hair and put on your gingham.

顔を洗って髪をとかしてギンガムチェックの服を着なさい。

I’ll fill a basket for you.

fill (詰める) [動] to put as much as possible into a container

バスケットに詰めてあげるよ。

There’s plenty of stuff baked in the house.

plenty (たくさん) [名] a large or sufficient amount or supply

stuff (焼き菓子) [名] a material, substance, or mixture of substances that has a particular quality or use

家には焼き菓子がたくさんあるよ。

And I’ll get Jerry to hitch up the sorrel and drive you down to the picnic ground.”

hitch up (つなげる) [動] to fasten or harness

drive (送る) [動] to cause to move or be moved in a specified way, especially by using a vehicle

ジェリーに栗毛馬をつなげさせて、ピクニック場まで送らせるよ。」

“Oh, Marilla,” exclaimed Anne, flying to the washstand.

washstand (洗面台) [名] a piece of furniture with a basin and a jug of water for washing oneself

「ああ、マリラ」と叫んで、アンは洗面台に飛びついた。

“Five minutes ago I was so miserable I was wishing I’d never been born

five minutes ago (5分前) [名] a time five minutes before the present

「5分前は、生まれてこなければよかったと思うほど惨めだったのに

and now I wouldn’t change places with an angel!”

change places (代わる) [動] take the place of someone or something else

angel (天使) [名] a spiritual being believed to act as an attendant, agent, or messenger of God, conventionally represented in human form with wings and a long robe

今は天使とだって代わらないよ!」

That night a thoroughly happy, completely tired-out Anne returned to Green Gables in a state of beatification impossible to describe.

that night (その夜) [名] the night of the day being discussed

completely (すっかり) [副] totally or utterly

tired-out (疲れ果てた) [形] very tired

beatification (至福) [名] the state of being extremely happy

その夜、心底幸せで、すっかり疲れ果てたアンは、言葉では言い表せないほどの至福の状態でグリーン・ゲイブルズに戻った。

“Oh, Marilla, I’ve had a perfectly scrumptious time.

have a time (時間を過ごす) [動] experience something

「ああ、マリラ、本当に素晴らしい時間を過ごしたよ。

Scrumptious is a new word I learned today.

scrumptious (素晴らしい) [形] extremely good

素晴らしいって、今日覚えた新しい言葉よ。

I heard Mary Alice Bell use it.

Mary Alice Bell (メアリー・アリス・ベル) [名] a character in the story

メアリー・アリス・ベルが使っているのを聞いたの。

Isn’t it very expressive?

とても表現力豊かでしょう?

Everything was lovely.

全てが素敵だったよ。

We had a splendid tea and then Mr. Harmon Andrews took us all for a row on the Lake of Shining Waters—six of us at a time.

have a splendid tea (素晴らしいお茶会) [名] a tea party that is very enjoyable

six (6人) [名] the number 6

at a time (一度に) [副] all at once; simultaneously

素晴らしいお茶会の後、ハーモン・アンドリュースさんが私たちをみんな輝く水の湖に連れて行ってくれたの。一度に6人ずつ。

And Jane Andrews nearly fell overboard.

Jane Andrews (ジェーン・アンドリュース) [名] a girl's name

nearly (危うく) [副] almost

ジェーン・アンドリュースは危うく船から落ちそうになったよ。

She was leaning out to pick water lilies and if Mr. Andrews hadn’t caught her by her sash just in the nick of time she’d fallen in and prob’ly been drowned.

water lily (睡蓮) [名] an aquatic plant with large, round, floating leaves and showy, variously colored flowers

catch (掴む) [動] to grip or hold suddenly or forcibly

sash (帯) [名] a long piece of cloth worn around the waist or over the shoulder

fall in (落ちる) [動] to drop or be lowered

drown (溺れる) [動] to die through submersion in and inhalation of water

彼女は睡蓮を摘もうと身を乗り出したんだけど、アンドリュースさんがギリギリのところで彼女の帯を掴まなかったら、彼女は落ちて溺れていたかもしれないよ。

I wish it had been me.

had been (だったらよかったのに) [助] used to express a wish or regret

私がそうだったらよかったのに。

It would have been such a romantic experience to have been nearly drowned.

would have been (だったでしょうに) [助] used to express a possibility or wish in the past

溺れそうになるなんて、とてもロマンチックな経験だったでしょうに。

It would be such a thrilling tale to tell.

be such a (とても) [動] be very

話したらとてもスリリングな話になるよ。

And we had the ice cream.

そして、私たちはアイスクリームを食べた。

Words fail me to describe that ice cream.

fail (できない) [動] be unsuccessful in doing or achieving something

describe (表現する) [動] give an account of something

言葉ではあのアイスクリームを表現できない。

Marilla, I assure you it was sublime.”

sublime (最高の) [形] of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe

マリラ、本当に最高だったよ。」

That evening Marilla told the whole story to Matthew over her stocking basket.

whole story (一部始終) [名] all the facts about an event or situation

over (前に) [前] above and across the top of

stocking basket (編み物かご) [名] a basket used to store knitting materials and projects

その夜、マリラは編み物かごを前にマシューに一部始終を話した。

“I’m willing to own up that I made a mistake,” she concluded candidly, “but I’ve learned a lesson.

conclude (結論を述べる) [動] to bring to an end

candidly (率直に) [副] in a frank and honest way

「私は間違いを犯したことを認めるよ」と彼女は率直に結論を述べた。「でも、私は教訓を得たよ。

I have to laugh when I think of Anne’s ‘confession,’ although I suppose I shouldn’t for it really was a falsehood.

アンの「告白」を思い出すと笑ってしまうよ、でも、あれは本当に嘘だったから笑っちゃいけないんだけどね。

But it doesn’t seem as bad as the other would have been, somehow, and anyhow I’m responsible for it.

でも、どうも、他の子だったらもっとひどかっただろうし、それに、とにかく私が責任を負わなきゃいけないんだ。

That child is hard to understand in some respects.

some respects (ある意味) [名] a particular way in which something is considered

あの子は、ある意味理解しにくい子だ。

But I believe she’ll turn out all right yet.

でも、彼女はきっと大丈夫になると思う。

And there’s one thing certain, no house will ever be dull that she’s in.”

one thing (一つ) [名] a single item

dull (退屈) [形] lacking interest or excitement

それに、一つ確かなのは、彼女がいる家は決して退屈にはならないよ。」

Chapter XV: A Tempest in the School Teapot

tempest (嵐) [名] a violent windy storm with rain, snow, or hail

teapot (ティーポット) [名] a pot with a handle and a spout for making and serving tea

第15章: 学校のティーポットの中の嵐

What a splendid day!” said Anne, drawing a long breath.

なんて素晴らしい日なんでしょう!」とアンは長い息を吸いながら言った。

“Isn’t it good just to be alive on a day like this?

be alive (生きている) [動] to be living

「こんな日に生きているだけでも素晴らしいことじゃない?

I pity the people who aren’t born yet for missing it.

pity (気の毒に思う) [動] feel sorry for someone or something

まだ生まれていない人には、こんな日を逃して気の毒だと思うよ。

They may have good days, of course, but they can never have this one.

have (経験する) [動] to experience or undergo something

this one (この日) [名] the day that is being talked about

もちろん、彼らにも良い日があるかもしれないけど、この日を経験することはできないよ。

And it’s splendider still to have such a lovely way to go to school by, isn’t it?”

それに、こんな素敵な道を通って学校に行けるなんて、もっと素晴らしいことじゃない?」

“It’s a lot nicer than going round by the road;

go round (回っていく) [動] move in a circular motion

「道を回っていくよりずっといいよ。

that is so dusty and hot,” said Diana practically, peeping into her dinner basket and mentally calculating if the three juicy, toothsome, raspberry tarts reposing there were divided among ten girls how many bites each girl would have.

dusty (埃っぽい) [形] covered with dust

practically (実用的に) [副] in a practical manner

dinner basket (お弁当かご) [名] a basket used to carry food

calculate (計算する) [動] determine the amount or number of something by using mathematical operations

juicy (ジューシー) [形] full of juice

toothsome (おいしそうに見える) [形] pleasant to eat

raspberry (ラズベリー) [名] a small round red or black berry

tart (タルト) [名] an open pastry case with a filling of fruit, custard, etc.

bite (一口) [名] the action of biting

道は埃っぽくて暑いんだもの」とダイアナは実用的に答え、お弁当かごを覗き込み、そこに入っている3つのジューシーでおいしそうに見えるラズベリータルトを10人の女の子で分けたら、一人当たり何口食べられるか頭の中で計算した。

The little girls of Avonlea school always pooled their lunches, and to eat three raspberry tarts all alone or even to share them only with one’s best chum would have forever and ever branded as “awful mean” the girl who did it.

Avonlea school (アヴォンリー学校) [名] a school in Avonlea

pool (持ち寄る) [動] combine or contribute

lunch (お弁当) [名] a meal eaten in the middle of the day

raspberry tart (ラズベリータルト) [名] a tart made with raspberries

share (分け合う) [動] have or use something at the same time as someone else

best chum (親友) [名] a very close friend

brand (烙印を押される) [動] mark with a hot iron

mean (意地悪) [形] unkind or spiteful

アヴォンリー学校の少女たちはいつもお弁当を持ち寄り、ラズベリータルトを3つも一人で食べたり、親友とだけ分け合ったりしたら、その子は永遠に「ひどい意地悪」の烙印を押されることになる。

And yet, when the tarts were divided among ten girls you just got enough to tantalize you.

tantalize (食べたくてたまらなくなる) [動] to tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but keeping it out of reach

それでも、タルトを10人で分けたら、食べたくてたまらなくなる程度の量しか食べられない。

The way Anne and Diana went to school was a pretty one.

アンとダイアナが通った道は美しかった。

Anne thought those walks to and from school with Diana couldn’t be improved upon even by imagination.

アンは、ダイアナと学校まで歩いたり、学校から歩いたりする道は、想像力でもこれ以上良くはならないと思った。

Going around by the main road would have been so unromantic;

go around (回って行く) [動] to move in a circular motion

main road (大通り) [名] a road that is the most important road in an area

大通りを回って行くのは、とてもロマンチックではない。

but to go by Lover’s Lane and Willowmere and Violet Vale and the Birch Path was romantic, if ever anything was.

Lover's Lane (恋人の小道) [名] a path in the woods

Willowmere (柳の池) [名] a pond with willows

Violet Vale (スミレの谷) [名] a valley with violets

Birch Path (白樺の小道) [名] a path with birches

しかし、恋人の小道や柳の池やスミレの谷や白樺の小道を通って行くのは、とてもロマンチックだった。

Lover’s Lane opened out below the orchard at Green Gables and stretched far up into the woods to the end of the Cuthbert farm.

stretch (伸びる) [動] to extend or reach

恋人の小道は、グリーン・ゲイブルズの果樹園の下に開け、カズバート農場の端まで森の中までずっと伸びていた。

It was the way by which the cows were taken to the back pasture and the wood hauled home in winter.

cow (牛) [名] a large domesticated ungulate

pasture (牧草地) [名] a field of grass and other plants grown for feeding grazing livestock

wood (薪) [名] the hard fibrous substance that forms the main part of the trunk or branches of a tree or shrub

haul (運ぶ) [動] pull or drag with effort

そこは、牛を後ろの牧草地に連れて行ったり、冬に薪を家に運んだりする道だった。

Anne had named it Lover’s Lane before she had been a month at Green Gables.

アンはグリーン・ゲイブルズに来て一ヶ月も経たないうちに、そこを恋人の小道と名付けた。

“Not that lovers ever really walk there,” she explained to Marilla, “but Diana and I are reading a perfectly magnificent book and there’s a Lover’s Lane in it.

「恋人たちが実際にそこを歩くわけではないの」と彼女はマリラに説明した。「でも、ダイアナと私はとても素晴らしい本を読んでいるの。そこに恋人の小道が出てくるのよ。

So we want to have one, too.

だから私たちも恋人の小道が欲しいの。

And it’s a very pretty name, don’t you think?

それに、とても素敵な名前だと思うよ。

So romantic!

とてもロマンチック!

We can’t imagine the lovers into it, you know.

恋人たちがそこにいるなんて想像できないよ。

I like that lane because you can think out loud there without people calling you crazy.”

think out loud (声に出して考える) [動] to say one's thoughts out loud as they come to mind

あの小道は好きよ。そこでは誰もあなたを狂人呼ばわりしないで、声に出して考えることができるから。」

Anne, starting out alone in the morning, went down Lover’s Lane as far as the brook.

start out (出かける) [動] begin a journey

アンは朝一人で出かけ、恋人の小道を小川まで下っていった。

Here Diana met her, and the two little girls went on up the lane under the leafy arch of maples—“maples are such sociable trees,” said Anne;

sociable (社交的な) [形] fond of company and conversation

ここでダイアナが彼女と会い、二人の少女はカエデの葉のアーチの下の小道を登っていった。「カエデはとても社交的な木ね」とアンは言った。

“they’re always rustling and whispering to you”—until they came to a rustic bridge.

「いつもあなたにざわざわとささやいているよ」そして、素朴な橋にたどり着いた。

Then they left the lane and walked through Mr. Barry’s back field and past Willowmere.

past (通り過ぎる) [前] having gone by in time; no longer existing or happening

それから二人は小道を離れ、バリーさんの裏の畑を通り抜け、ウィローミアを通り過ぎた。

Beyond Willowmere came Violet Vale—a little green dimple in the shadow of Mr. Andrew Bell’s big woods.

Andrew Bell (アンドリュー・ベル) [名] a fictional character

big woods (大きな森) [名] a fictional place

ウィローミアの向こうにはスミレの谷があった。アンドリュー・ベルさんの大きな森の影にある小さな緑のくぼみだ。

“Of course there are no violets there now,” Anne told Marilla, “but Diana says there are millions of them in spring.

「もちろん今はスミレは咲いていないけど」とアンはマリラに言った。「でもダイアナが言うには春には何百万本も咲くんだそうよ。

Oh, Marilla, can’t you just imagine you see them?

ああ、マリラ、想像できない?

It actually takes away my breath.

take away (奪う) [動] to remove something from someone or something

本当に息もつかせないよ。

I named it Violet Vale.

私がスミレの谷って名付けたの。

Diana says she never saw the beat of me for hitting on fancy names for places.

fancy (素敵な) [形] very elaborate or highly decorated

ダイアナは私ほど場所に素敵な名前を付けられる人を見たことがないって言うのよ。

It’s nice to be clever at something, isn’t it?

be clever at (長けている) [動] be good at; be skilled at

何かに長けているって素敵なことよね?

But Diana named the Birch Path.

でも、白樺の小道はダイアナが名付けたの。

She wanted to, so I let her;

彼女がそうしたいって言うから、そうさせたの。

but I’m sure I could have found something more poetical than plain Birch Path.

plain (ありきたり) [形] simple and ordinary

でも、私なら白樺の小道なんてありきたりの名前よりもっと詩的な名前を思いついたと思うよ。

Anybody can think of a name like that.

あんな名前は誰でも思いつくよ。

But the Birch Path is one of the prettiest places in the world, Marilla.”

でも、白樺の小道は世界で一番きれいな場所の一つよ、マリラ。」

It was.

確かにそうだった。

Other people besides Anne thought so when they stumbled on it.

besides (以外) [前] in addition to; apart from

stumble on (偶然見つける) [動] find or encounter by chance

アン以外の人でも、そこを偶然見つけるとそう思った。

It was a little narrow, twisting path, winding down over a long hill straight through Mr. Bell’s woods, where the light came down sifted through so many emerald screens that it was as flawless as the heart of a diamond.

wind (曲がりくねる) [動] to follow a winding course

come down (降り注ぐ) [動] to move from a higher to a lower position

screen (スクリーン) [名] a surface on which a picture or film is projected

flawless (完璧な) [形] without any flaws or defects

heart (中心部) [名] the central or innermost part of something

そこは、狭く曲がりくねった小道で、長い丘を下ってベルさんの森を突き抜けていた。森では、光がエメラルドのスクリーンを通って降り注ぎ、ダイヤモンドの中心部のように完璧だった。

It was fringed in all its length with slim young birches, white stemmed and lissom boughed;

fringe (並ぶ) [動] to be arranged in a line along the edge of something

length (長さ) [名] the measurement of something from end to end

stem (幹) [名] the main trunk of a tree

lissom (しなやかな) [形] moving easily and gracefully

小道の両側には、白い幹としなやかな枝の細い若い白樺がずっと並んでいた。

ferns and starflowers and wild lilies-of-the-valley and scarlet tufts of pigeonberries grew thickly along it;

lily-of-the-valley (すずらん) [名] a plant with small white bell-shaped flowers

pigeonberry (ハトベリー) [名] a plant with red berries

thickly (密生する) [副] in a dense way

シダ、星の花、野生のすずらん、真っ赤なハトベリーが道沿いに密生していた。

and always there was a delightful spiciness in the air and music of bird calls and the murmur and laugh of wood winds in the trees overhead.

call (さえずり) [名] the characteristic cry of a bird or other animal

murmur (つぶやき) [名] a low continuous indistinct sound, as of a stream flowing over pebbles, of the wind in the trees, or of people talking in an undertone

laugh (笑い) [名] the action or sound of laughing

空気はいつも心地よい香りが漂い、鳥のさえずりと、頭上の木々を吹き抜ける風の音が聞こえた。

Now and then you might see a rabbit skipping across the road if you were quiet—which, with Anne and Diana, happened about once in a blue moon.

now and then (時々) [副] occasionally

rabbit (ウサギ) [名] a small mammal with long ears and a short tail

skip (跳びはねる) [動] move or jump lightly and quickly

blue moon (滅多に) [名] a very rare event

静かにしていれば、時々ウサギが道を横切って跳びはねているのを見かけるかもしれないが、アンとダイアナには滅多に起こらなかった。

Down in the valley the path came out to the main road and then it was just up the spruce hill to the school.

Down in the valley (谷を下ると) [副] in the valley

come out (出る) [動] to move or travel from inside to outside

up the hill (丘を登る) [副] to the top of the hill

谷を下ると小道は幹線道路に出て、そこからはトウヒの丘を登れば学校だった。

The Avonlea school was a whitewashed building, low in the eaves and wide in the windows, furnished inside with comfortable substantial old-fashioned desks that opened and shut, and were carved all over their lids with the initials and hieroglyphics of three generations of school children.

building (建物) [名] a structure with a roof and walls, such as a house or factory

eaves (軒) [名] the edge of a roof that projects beyond the side of a building

wide (広い) [形] having a large distance from one side to the other

furnish (置く) [動] provide or fill with furniture

comfortable (頑丈な) [形] providing physical ease and relaxation

substantial (昔ながらの) [形] of considerable importance, size, or worth

desk (机) [名] a piece of furniture with a flat or sloped surface and typically with drawers, at which one can read, write, or do other work

carve (彫る) [動] cut (something) out of a hard material

lid (蓋) [名] a removable or hinged cover for closing the opening of a container

initial (イニシャル) [名] the first letter of a person's name

hieroglyphics (象形文字) [名] a writing system using pictures or symbols to represent words or sounds

school child (学童) [名] a child who goes to school

generation (世代) [名] all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively

アヴォンリー学校は白塗りの建物で、軒が低く、窓が広く、開閉式の頑丈な昔ながらの机が置かれ、蓋には三世代にわたる学童のイニシャルや象形文字が彫られていた。

The schoolhouse was set back from the road and behind it was a dusky fir wood and a brook where all the children put their bottles of milk in the morning to keep cool and sweet until dinner hour.

schoolhouse (校舎) [名] a building used as a school

set back (奥まった) [動] to be at a distance from the front of something

behind (背後) [前] at or to the back of

dusky (薄暗い) [形] dark or shadowy

bottle (瓶) [名] a container made of glass or plastic with a narrow neck

cool (冷たい) [形] of or at a fairly low temperature

校舎は道路から奥まったところにあり、その背後には薄暗いモミの森と小川があり、子供たちはみんな朝、牛乳瓶をそこに入れて、昼食の時間まで冷たく甘く保っていた。

Marilla had seen Anne start off to school on the first day of September with many secret misgivings.

first day (一日) [名] the initial day

secret (内心) [形] not known or seen or meant to be known or seen by others

misgiving (不安) [名] a feeling of doubt or worry about something

マリラは九月一日、アンが学校に出かけるのを見送りながら、内心不安でいっぱいだった。

Anne was such an odd girl.

アンは本当に変わった子だった。

How would she get on with the other children?

get on (うまくやる) [動] to be friendly with someone

他の子供たちとうまくやっていけるだろうか?

And how on earth would she ever manage to hold her tongue during school hours?

それに、学校にいる間、いったいどうやって口を閉じていられるだろうか?

Things went better than Marilla feared, however.

go (運ぶ) [動] move or travel

fear (心配する) [動] be afraid of

しかし、事態はマリラが心配していたよりもうまく運んだ。

Anne came home that evening in high spirits.

high spirits (上機嫌) [名] a cheerful or buoyant mood

その夜、アンは上機嫌で帰宅した。

“I think I’m going to like school here,” she announced.

「ここの学校は好きになれそう」と彼女は宣言した。

“I don’t think much of the master, though.

think much of (大したことない) [動] to have a high opinion of someone or something

master (先生) [名] a male teacher

「でも、先生は大したことないよ。

He’s all the time curling his mustache and making eyes at Prissy Andrews.

curl (ひねる) [動] form or cause to form into a curved or spiral shape

mustache (口ひげ) [名] the hair growing on a man's upper lip

make eyes (目配せする) [動] look at someone in a way that shows that you are sexually attracted to them

いつも口ひげをひねって、プリシー・アンドリュースに目配せしているのよ。

Prissy is grown up, you know.

Prissy (プリシー) [名] a character in the story

プリシーは大人なのよ。

She’s sixteen and she’s studying for the entrance examination into Queen’s Academy at Charlottetown next year.

sixteen (16歳) [名] the number 16

entrance examination (入学試験) [名] a test that you have to take in order to be allowed to enter a school, college, etc.

next year (来年) [名] the year after this one

16歳で、来年シャーロッタウンのクイーンズ・アカデミーの入学試験に向けて勉強しているの。

Tillie Boulter says the master is dead gone on her.

Tillie Boulter (ティリー・ボルター) [名] a character in the story

dead gone (夢中) [形] extremely fond of or enthusiastic about someone or something

ティリー・ボルターは、先生は彼女に夢中だって言っているよ。

She’s got a beautiful complexion and curly brown hair and she does it up so elegantly.

curly (巻き毛の) [形] having or forming curls

彼女は美しい肌と巻き毛の茶色の髪をしていて、とても上品に髪を結い上げているの。

She sits in the long seat at the back and he sits there, too, most of the time—to explain her lessons, he says.

彼女は後ろの長い席に座り、彼もほとんどの時間そこに座っている。彼は彼女に授業を説明するためだと言う。

But Ruby Gillis says she saw him writing something on her slate and when Prissy read it she blushed as red as a beet and giggled;

Ruby Gillis (ルビー・ギリス) [名] a girl in Anne's class

slate (石板) [名] a piece of smooth, flat, hard rock that can be written on with chalk

Prissy (プリッシー) [名] a girl in Anne's class

beet (ビーツ) [名] a plant with a round, red root that is eaten as a vegetable

giggle (くすくす笑う) [動] to laugh in a silly or nervous way

でもルビー・ギリスは、彼が彼女の石板に何かを書いていて、それをプリッシーが読んだ時、彼女はビーツのように真っ赤になってくすくす笑ったと言っている。

and Ruby Gillis says she doesn’t believe it had anything to do with the lesson.”

have anything to do with (関係がある) [動] to be connected with or related to something

ルビー・ギリスは、それが授業とは関係ないと思っているよ。」

“Anne Shirley, don’t let me hear you talking about your teacher in that way again,” said Marilla sharply.

「アン・シャーリー、二度と先生のことをそんな風に言うのを耳にしたら承知しないよ」とマリラはきっぱり言った。

“You don’t go to school to criticize the master.

criticize (批判する) [動] find fault with; express disapproval of

「学校は先生を批判するために行くんじゃない。

I guess he can teach you something, and it’s your business to learn.

彼はあなたに何かを教えることができると思うし、それを学ぶのはあなたの仕事よ。

And I want you to understand right off that you are not to come home telling tales about him.

tell tales (話す) [動] give an account of something

それに、彼のことを家で話さないように、今すぐ理解してほしいよ。

That is something I won’t encourage.

encourage (許す) [動] give support, courage, or hope to (someone)

そういうことは許さない。

I hope you were a good girl.”

いい子だったでしょうね」

“Indeed I was,” said Anne comfortably.

indeed (もちろん) [副] used to emphasize a statement or answer

comfortably (気持ちよさそうに) [副] in a way that is comfortable

「もちろんそうでした」とアンは気持ちよさそうに言った。

“It wasn’t so hard as you might imagine, either.

「想像するほど難しくありませんでした。

I sit with Diana.

私はダイアナと座る。

Our seat is right by the window and we can look down to the Lake of Shining Waters.

right (すぐそば) [副] immediately; directly

look down (見下ろす) [動] to look at something from a higher position

私たちの席は窓のすぐそばで、輝く水の湖を見下ろすことができる。

There are a lot of nice girls in school and we had scrumptious fun playing at dinnertime.

have fun (楽しく遊ぶ) [動] to enjoy oneself

dinnertime (夕食時) [名] the time of the evening meal

学校には素敵な女の子がたくさんいて、夕食時にはとても楽しく遊んだ。

It’s so nice to have a lot of little girls to play with.

たくさんの小さな女の子と遊べるのは本当に素敵なこと。

But of course I like Diana best and always will.

でももちろん、私はダイアナが一番好きで、これからもずっとそうだろう。

I adore Diana.

adore (大好き) [動] love and respect someone deeply

私はダイアナが大好き。

I’m dreadfully far behind the others.

dreadfully (恐ろしく) [副] in a dreadful manner

far (ずっと) [副] to a great extent

私は他の子たちより恐ろしく遅れている。

They’re all in the fifth book and I’m only in the fourth.

fifth (5冊目) [名] the number 5 in a series

fourth (4冊目) [名] the number 4 in a series

みんな5冊目なのに、私はまだ4冊目。

I feel that it’s kind of a disgrace.

恥ずかしいよ。

But there’s not one of them has such an imagination as I have and I soon found that out.

でも、私のような想像力のある子は誰もいなくて、すぐにそれがわかった。

We had reading and geography and Canadian history and dictation today.

reading (読書) [名] the action or skill of reading written or printed matter silently or aloud

geography (地理) [名] the study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these, including the distribution of populations and resources, land use, and...

Canadian history (カナダ史) [名] the study of the past in Canada

dictation (書き取り) [名] the action of saying words aloud to be typed, written down, or recorded by another person

今日は読書、地理、カナダ史、書き取りがあった。

Mr. Phillips said my spelling was disgraceful and he held up my slate so that everybody could see it, all marked over.

Mr. Phillips (フィリップス先生) [名] a male teacher

disgraceful (ひどい) [形] causing a loss of respect

hold up (持ち上げる) [動] raise to a higher position

mark (印) [名] a sign or symbol

フィリップス先生は私の綴りがひどいと言って、みんなに見えるようにして私の石板を持ち上げ、全部に印をつけた。

I felt so mortified, Marilla; he might have been politer to a stranger, I think.

mortified (悔しい) [形] feeling very embarrassed, ashamed, or humiliated

とても悔しかったよ、マリラ。見知らぬ人にはもっと礼儀正しくするべきだと思うよ。

Ruby Gillis gave me an apple and Sophia Sloane lent me a lovely pink card with ‘May I see you home?’ on it.

Sophia Sloane (ソフィア・スローン) [名] a girl in Anne's class

May I see you home? (家まで送ってもいい?) [句] a question asking if the speaker can accompany the listener to their home

ルビー・ギリスがリンゴをくれて、ソフィア・スローンは「家まで送ってもいい?」と書いてある素敵なピンクのカードを貸してくれた。

I’m to give it back to her tomorrow.

give back (返す) [動] return something to someone

明日返すんだ。

And Tillie Boulter let me wear her bead ring all the afternoon.

let (貸す) [動] allow to have or use

bead ring (ビーズリング) [名] a ring made of beads

all the afternoon (午後中ずっと) [名] the entire afternoon

ティリー・ボルターは午後中ずっとビーズリングを貸してくれた。

Can I have some of those pearl beads off the old pincushion in the garret to make myself a ring?

bead (ビーズ) [名] a small, usually round object with a hole through it, used as an ornament or for making jewelry

ring (指輪) [名] a circular band, usually of precious metal and often set with gems, worn on the finger as an ornament or a token

屋根裏の古い針刺しにある真珠のビーズをもらって指輪を作ってもいい?

And oh, Marilla, Jane Andrews told me that Minnie MacPherson told her that she heard Prissy Andrews tell Sara Gillis that I had a very pretty nose.

Minnie MacPherson (ミニー・マクファーソン) [名] a female given name

Prissy Andrews (プリシー・アンドリュース) [名] a female given name

Sara Gillis (サラ・ギリス) [名] a female given name

nose (鼻) [名] the part of the face that projects above the mouth and contains the nostrils and olfactory organs

それに、マリラ、ジェーン・アンドリュースが言うには、ミニー・マクファーソンが、プリシー・アンドリュースがサラ・ギリスに私の鼻がとてもきれいだと言っていたのを聞いたんだって。

Marilla, that is the first compliment I have ever had in my life and you can’t imagine what a strange feeling it gave me.

compliment (褒め言葉) [名] a polite expression of praise or admiration

マリラ、生まれて初めて褒められたのよ、どんなに不思議な気分だったか想像もつかないでしょう。

Marilla, have I really a pretty nose?

マリラ、私の鼻は本当にきれい?

I know you’ll tell me the truth.”

あなたは本当のことを言ってくれるでしょう。」

“Your nose is well enough,” said Marilla shortly.

well enough (別に悪くない) [副] to a satisfactory degree

said (答えた) [動] express (something) in words

「鼻は別に悪くない」とマリラは短く答えた。

Secretly she thought Anne’s nose was a remarkable pretty one;

secretly (内心では) [副] in a secret manner

内心では、マリラはアンの鼻がとてもきれいだと思っていた。

but she had no intention of telling her so.

have no intention of (つもりはない) [動] not plan or intend to do something

telling (言う) [動] communicate with words

しかし、そう言うつもりはなかった。

That was three weeks ago and all had gone smoothly so far.

three weeks ago (3週間前) [名] three weeks before the present time

go smoothly (順調に進む) [動] proceed without problems or difficulties

それが3週間前のことで、これまでのところすべてが順調に進んでいた。

And now, this crisp September morning, Anne and Diana were tripping blithely down the Birch Path, two of the happiest little girls in Avonlea.

And now (そして今) [接] at the present time

this crisp September morning (このさわやかな9月の朝) [名] the morning of this day in September

were tripping blithely (軽やかに歩いていた) [動] were walking in a cheerful manner

down the Birch Path (白樺の小道を) [名] a path in the woods near Anne's house

two of the happiest little girls in Avonlea (アヴォンリーで一番幸せな2人の少女) [名] two girls who are the happiest in Avonlea

そして今、このさわやかな9月の朝、アンとダイアナは、アヴォンリーで一番幸せな2人の少女として、白樺の小道を軽やかに歩いていた。

“I guess Gilbert Blythe will be in school today,” said Diana.

Gilbert Blythe (ギルバート・ブライス) [名] a character in the story

be in school (学校に来ている) [動] to be attending school

「ギルバート・ブライスは今日学校に来ると思うよ」とダイアナは言った。

“He’s been visiting his cousins over in New Brunswick all summer and he only came home Saturday night.

all summer (夏の間ずっと) [名] the season of the year between spring and autumn

New Brunswick (ニューブランズウィック) [名] a province in eastern Canada

Saturday night (土曜日の夜) [名] the night of the day before Sunday

「彼は夏の間ずっとニューブランズウィックにいるいとこを訪ねていて、土曜日の夜に帰ってきたばかりなの。

He’s aw’fly handsome, Anne.

handsome (ハンサムな) [形] good-looking

彼はすごくハンサムなのよ、アン。

And he teases the girls something terrible.

tease (からかう) [動] to make fun of or playfully annoy someone

それに、女の子をひどくからかうのよ。

He just torments our lives out.”

torment (苦しめる) [動] cause to suffer greatly

彼は私たちの人生を苦しめるのよ。」

Diana’s voice indicated that she rather liked having her life tormented out than not.

indicate (示す) [動] be a sign of; be an indication of

ダイアナの声は、彼女が人生を苦しめられることをむしろ好んでいることを示していた。

“Gilbert Blythe?” said Anne.

「ギルバート・ブライス?」とアンは言った。

“Isn’t his name that’s written up on the porch wall with Julia Bell’s and a big ‘Take Notice’ over them?”

write up (書かれている) [動] to write something in a formal or complete way

Julia Bell (ジュリア・ベル) [名] a character in the story

Take Notice (注目) [名] a phrase used to attract attention to something

「彼の名前は、ジュリア・ベルの名前と一緒にポーチの壁に書かれていて、その上に大きく「注目」と書かれていない?」

“Yes,” said Diana, tossing her head, “but I’m sure he doesn’t like Julia Bell so very much.

tossing (振りながら) [動] throw or roll (something) around or over and over

sure (と思うよ) [形] confident in what you think or know

「そうよ」とダイアナは頭を振りながら言った。「でも、彼はジュリア・ベルをそんなに好きではないと思うよ。

I’ve heard him say he studied the multiplication table by her freckles.”

multiplication table (九九) [名] a table giving the products of two numbers

彼が彼女のそばかすで九九を勉強したと言っているのを聞いたことがあるよ。」

“Oh, don’t speak about freckles to me,” implored Anne.

speak (言う) [動] to say something

「ああ、そばかすのことは言わないで」とアンは懇願した。

“It isn’t delicate when I’ve got so many.

delicate (デリケート) [形] easily broken or damaged

「こんなにたくさんあるのに、デリケートじゃないよ。

But I do think that writing take-notices up on the wall about the boys and girls is the silliest ever.

write (書く) [動] mark (letters, words, or other symbols) on a surface, typically paper, with a pen, pencil, or similar implement

take-notice (注目書き) [名] a notice that is intended to attract attention

silliest (一番ばかげた) [形] lacking in common sense or judgment

でも、男の子や女の子について壁に注目書きをするのは、今までで一番ばかげたことだと思うよ。

I should just like to see anybody dare to write my name up with a boy’s.

like to see (見たい) [動] want to see

up (一緒に) [前] in or into a higher position

誰かが私の名を男の子の名前と一緒に書くなんて、見たいものだよ。

Not, of course,” she hastened to add, “that anybody would.”

add (付け加える) [動] say something further

でも、もちろん、誰もそんなことしないよ」と彼女は急いで付け加えた。

Anne sighed.

アンはため息をついた。

She didn’t want her name written up.

write up (書かれる) [動] to write a report or article about something

彼女は自分のなまえが書かれるのは嫌だった。

But it was a little humiliating to know that there was no danger of it.

danger (危険) [名] the possibility of suffering harm or injury

know (思う) [動] to be aware of

humiliating (屈辱的) [形] causing a severe loss in the dignity of and respect for someone or something

でも、そんな危険はないと思うと、少し屈辱的だった。

“Nonsense,” said Diana, whose black eyes and glossy tresses had played such havoc with the hearts of Avonlea schoolboys that her name figured on the porch walls in half a dozen take-notices.

havoc (大いにかき乱す) [名] great damage or disorder

schoolboy (男子生徒) [名] a boy who attends school

figure (書かれていた) [動] appear or be mentioned

porch (玄関) [名] a covered area at the entrance to a building

「ばかばかしい」ダイアナは言った。彼女の黒い瞳とつややかな髪は、アヴォンリーの男子生徒の心を大いにかき乱し、彼女の名前は玄関の壁に半ダースも書かれていた。

“It’s only meant as a joke.

joke (ジョーク) [名] something said or done to cause laughter

「ただのジョークよ。

And don’t you be too sure your name won’t ever be written up.

be too sure (確信しすぎる) [動] be very certain about something

be written up (書かれる) [動] be recorded in writing

それに、自分の名前が書かれないと確信しすぎないで。

Charlie Sloane is dead gone on you.

Charlie Sloane (チャーリー・スローン) [名] a boy in Anne's class

be dead gone on (夢中である) [動] to be infatuated with

チャーリー・スローンはあなたに夢中よ。

He told his mother—his mother, mind you—that you were the smartest girl in school.

彼は母親に、そう、母親に、あなたが学校で一番頭のいい女の子だって言ったのよ。

That’s better than being good looking.”

good looking (見た目がいい) [形] attractive in appearance

見た目がいいよりもずっといいよ」

“No, it isn’t,” said Anne, feminine to the core.

feminine (女性らしい) [形] having qualities or an appearance traditionally associated with women, especially delicacy and prettiness

core (心底) [名] the most important part of something

「いいえ、そうではありません」と、心底女性らしいアンは言った。

“I’d rather be pretty than clever.

「私は頭がいいよりもきれいな方がいいよ。

And I hate Charlie Sloane, I can’t bear a boy with goggle eyes.

bear (耐える) [動] to tolerate or endure

goggle eyes (目が飛び出た) [名] eyes that are bulging or protruding

それにチャーリー・スローンは嫌い。目が飛び出た男の子なんて耐えられないよ。

If anyone wrote my name up with his I’d never get over it, Diana Barry.

もし誰かが私の名前を彼の名前と並べて書いたら、私はそれを乗り越えることはできないよ、ダイアナ・バリー。

But it is nice to keep head of your class.”

head (一番) [名] the top or highest part of something

でも、クラスで一番をキープするのはいいことよ。」

“You’ll have Gilbert in your class after this,” said Diana, “and he’s used to being head of his class, I can tell you.

have (なる) [動] be in a particular state or condition

used to (常連) [動] be familiar with something through repeated exposure

「この次はギルバートが同じクラスになるよ」とダイアナは言った。「彼はクラスで一番の常連よ。

He’s only in the fourth book although he’s nearly fourteen.

be in (いる) [動] be present in

fourth (4年生) [形] coming after three others in a series

彼は14歳近くなのに、まだ4年生よ。

Four years ago his father was sick and had to go out to Alberta for his health and Gilbert went with him.

Alberta (アルバータ) [名] a province in Canada

health (健康) [名] the condition of being sound in body and mind

Gilbert (ギルバート) [名] a male given name

go with (一緒に行く) [動] accompany

4年前、彼のお父さんが病気になって、健康のためにアルバータに行かなければならなくて、ギルバートも一緒に行ったの。

They were there three years and Gil didn’t go to school hardly any until they came back.

be there (そこにいる) [動] be present in a place

three years (3年間) [名] a period of three years

hardly any (ほとんどない) [限] very little or almost none

彼らは3年間そこにいて、ギルは帰ってくるまでほとんど学校に行かなかった。

You won’t find it so easy to keep head after this, Anne.”

keep head (首位をキープする) [動] maintain a position of leadership or superiority

これからは首位をキープするのはそう簡単ではなくなるよ、アン。」

“I’m glad,” said Anne quickly.

「よかった」とアンはすかさず言った。

“I couldn’t really feel proud of keeping head of little boys and girls of just nine or ten.

keep head of (上にいる) [動] be in charge of

ten (10歳) [名] the number 10

「たった9歳か10歳の男の子や女の子より上にいることを誇りに思うなんてできなかったよ。

I got up yesterday spelling ‘ebullition.’

spell (つづりを言う) [動] write or say the letters that form a word in the correct order

昨日は「沸騰」のつづりを言って起きたよ。

Josie Pye was head and, mind you, she peeped in her book.

Josie Pye (ジョージー・パイ) [名] a character in the story

head (トップ) [名] the person in charge of an organization

mind (知っている) [動] be aware of

peep (のぞき見する) [動] look quickly or furtively

book (教科書) [名] a printed work consisting of pages bound together between two covers

ジョージー・パイがトップだったけど、彼女は教科書をのぞき見したのよ。

Mr. Phillips didn’t see her—he was looking at Prissy Andrews—but I did.

フィリップス先生は彼女を見ていなかったよ。プリシー・アンドリュースを見ていたの。でも私は見たのよ。

I just swept her a look of freezing scorn and she got as red as a beet and spelled it wrong after all.”

freezing scorn (冷たい軽蔑) [名] a feeling of intense dislike

red as a beet (ビーツのように真っ赤) [形] very red

私は彼女を冷たい軽蔑のまなざしで一瞥しただけで、彼女はビーツのように真っ赤になって、結局つづりを間違えたのよ。」

“Those Pye girls are cheats all round,” said Diana indignantly, as they climbed the fence of the main road.

cheat (ずるい) [名] a person who deceives and misleads others

climb (よじ登る) [動] go up or down with effort, especially using the hands and feet

「パイ家の娘たちはみんなずるいのよ」とダイアナは憤慨して言った。二人は幹線道路の柵をよじ登った。

“Gertie Pye actually went and put her milk bottle in my place in the brook yesterday. Did you ever?

Gertie Pye (ガーティ・パイ) [名] a character in the story

milk bottle (牛乳瓶) [名] a bottle for holding milk

「昨日、ガーティ・パイは私の場所に牛乳瓶を置いていったのよ。聞いたことある?

I don’t speak to her now.”

speak to (口をきく) [動] talk to

今は彼女とは口をきかないよ。」

When Mr. Phillips was in the back of the room hearing Prissy Andrews’s Latin, Diana whispered to Anne, “That’s Gilbert Blythe sitting right across the aisle from you, Anne.

be in the back of (後ろにいる) [動] be at the back of

Latin (ラテン語) [名] a language

right across (真向かいに) [副] on the other side of something

フィリップス先生が教室の後ろでプリシー・アンドリュースのラテン語を聞いている時、ダイアナがアンにささやいた。「アン、通路を挟んで向かいに座っているのがギルバート・ブライスよ。

Just look at him and see if you don’t think he’s handsome.”

彼を見て、ハンサムだと思わないか確かめて。」

Anne looked accordingly.

アンは言われた通りに見た。

She had a good chance to do so, for the said Gilbert Blythe was absorbed in stealthily pinning the long yellow braid of Ruby Gillis, who sat in front of him, to the back of her seat.

have a good chance (良い機会がある) [動] be likely to do something

do so (そうする) [動] do the same thing

be absorbed in (夢中になる) [動] be deeply interested in something

stealthily (密かに) [副] in a secretive or sneaky way

彼女にはそうする良い機会があった。というのも、ギルバート・ブライスは、彼の前に座っているルビー・ギリスの長い黄色い三つ編みを、彼女の席の背もたれに密かにピンで留めることに夢中になっていたからだ。

He was a tall boy, with curly brown hair, roguish hazel eyes, and a mouth twisted into a teasing smile.

roguish (いたずらっぽい) [形] playfully mischievous

hazel (ヘーゼル色の) [形] of a light brown or greenish-brown color

twist (曲げる) [動] to change the shape of something by bending or folding it

彼は背の高い少年で、巻き毛の茶色の髪、いたずらっぽいヘーゼル色の目、そして口を曲げてからかうような笑みを浮かべていた。

Presently Ruby Gillis started up to take a sum to the master;

start up (立ち上がる) [動] to rise to a standing position

sum (答え) [名] the total amount resulting from the addition of two or more numbers, amounts, or items

やがてルビー・ギリスが答えを先生に持っていくために立ち上がった。

she fell back into her seat with a little shriek, believing that her hair was pulled out by the roots.

fall back (座り直す) [動] to move back to a previous position

彼女は髪の毛が根元から抜けたと思って、小さな悲鳴を上げて席に座り直した。

Everybody looked at her and Mr. Phillips glared so sternly that Ruby began to cry.

glare (睨む) [動] stare angrily

begin to (~し始める) [助] start to do something

みんなが彼女を見た。そしてフィリップス先生がとても厳しく睨んだので、ルビーは泣き出した。

Gilbert had whisked the pin out of sight and was studying his history with the soberest face in the world;

sober (真面目な) [形] not drunk

ギルバートはピンを隠し、世界一真面目な顔で歴史の勉強をしていた。

but when the commotion subsided he looked at Anne and winked with inexpressible drollery.

commotion (騒ぎ) [名] a state of confused and noisy disturbance

subside (収まる) [動] become less intense or violent

inexpressible (言葉では言い表せない) [形] too extreme or intense to be expressed or described in words

drollery (おかしな顔) [名] humor that is playfully quaint or fanciful

しかし騒ぎが収まると、彼はアンを見つめ、言葉では言い表せないほどおかしな顔でウィンクした。

“I think your Gilbert Blythe is handsome,” confided Anne to Diana, “but I think he’s very bold.

confide (打ち明ける) [動] tell someone about a secret or private matter

bold (大胆) [形] not afraid to do or say things that other people might not approve of

「あなたのギルバート・ブライスはハンサムだと思うよ」とアンはダイアナに打ち明けた。「でも、とても大胆だと思うよ。

It isn’t good manners to wink at a strange girl.”

good manners (行儀) [名] polite or well-behaved conduct

wink (ウィンク) [動] shut one eye briefly, typically to indicate that something is a joke or a secret or as a signal of affection or greeting

知らない女の子にウィンクするなんて行儀が悪いよ。」

But it was not until the afternoon that things really began to happen.

しかし、午後になってようやく何かが起こり始めた。

Mr. Phillips was back in the corner explaining a problem in algebra to Prissy Andrews and the rest of the scholars were doing pretty much as they pleased eating green apples, whispering, drawing pictures on their slates, and driving crickets harnessed to strings, up and down aisle.

algebra (代数) [名] a branch of mathematics that deals with the study of the manipulation of symbols

pretty much (ほとんど) [副] to a large extent; very much

please (好きなようにする) [動] cause to feel happy, satisfied, or grateful

green apple (青いリンゴ) [名] an unripe apple

draw (描く) [動] produce a picture or diagram

cricket (コオロギ) [名] an insect related to the grasshoppers that makes a chirping sound

string (紐) [名] a thin length of twisted fiber used for tying, pulling, or supporting something

フィリップス先生は後ろの隅で、代数の問題をプリシー・アンドリュースに説明していたが、他の生徒たちは、青いリンゴを食べたり、ささやきあったり、石板に絵を描いたり、紐につけたコオロギを通路を行ったり来たりさせたりと、ほとんど好きなようにしていた。

Gilbert Blythe was trying to make Anne Shirley look at him and failing utterly, because Anne was at that moment totally oblivious not only to the very existence of Gilbert Blythe, but of every other scholar in Avonlea school itself.

utterly (全く) [副] completely or absolutely

at that moment (その瞬間) [名] at that particular time

totally (全く) [副] completely or absolutely

not only (だけでなく) [接] and also

very existence (存在) [名] the fact or state of existing

every other (他の全ての) [限] each of the remaining members of a group

in itself (それ自体) [副] without taking into account anything else

ギルバート・ブライスはアンに自分を見させようとしていたが、アンはその瞬間、ギルバート・ブライスの存在だけでなく、アヴォンリー学校の他の生徒の存在にも全く気づいていなかったので、全く失敗していた。

With her chin propped on her hands and her eyes fixed on the blue glimpse of the Lake of Shining Waters that the west window afforded, she was far away in a gorgeous dreamland hearing and seeing nothing save her own wonderful visions.

fix (凝らす) [動] direct steadily

afford (見える) [動] to be able to do or have something

dreamland (夢の国) [名] an imaginary place

hearing (見聞きする) [名] the ability to hear

vision (幻想) [名] the ability to see

彼女は両手で顎を支え、西の窓から見える輝く水の湖の青い一面に目を凝らし、自分の素晴らしい幻想以外は何も見聞きすることのない、はるか遠くの豪華な夢の国にいた。

Gilbert Blythe wasn’t used to putting himself out to make a girl look at him and meeting with failure.

put oneself out (自分をさらけ出す) [動] make an effort

make a girl look at him (女の子に自分を見てもらう) [動] attract a girl's attention

meet with failure (失敗に終わる) [動] fail

ギルバート・ブライスは、女の子に自分を見てもらうために自分をさらけ出すことに慣れておらず、失敗に終わっていた。

She should look at him, that red-haired Shirley girl with the little pointed chin and the big eyes that weren’t like the eyes of any other girl in Avonlea school.

Shirley (シャーリー) [名] a surname

彼女は彼を見るべきだ、あの小さな尖った顎とアヴォンリー学校の他の女の子の目とは似ていない大きな目を持つ赤毛のシャーリー少女は。

Gilbert reached across the aisle, picked up the end of Anne’s long red braid, held it out at arm’s length and said in a piercing whisper:

reach (手を伸ばす) [動] stretch out so as to touch or grasp something

pick up (つかむ) [動] grasp and lift

end (端) [名] the last part of something

arm's length (腕の長さ) [名] the distance from the shoulder to the end of the hand

piercing (突き刺すような) [形] very loud and high-pitched

ギルバートは通路を挟んで手を伸ばし、アンの長い赤い三つ編みの端をつかみ、腕を伸ばして突き刺すようなささやき声で言った。

“Carrots! Carrots!”

carrot (にんじん) [名] a long orange-colored root vegetable

「にんじん! にんじん!」

Then Anne looked at him with a vengeance!

vengeance (復讐) [名] punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong

するとアンは復讐の念を込めて彼を見た!

She did more than look.

more (以上) [形] a greater or additional amount or degree

彼女は見る以上のことをした。

She sprang to her feet, her bright fancies fallen into cureless ruin.

fancy (空想) [名] a mental image or representation of something that is not real or has not yet happened

cureless (取り返しのつかない) [形] not able to be cured

ruin (打ち砕く) [動] to destroy or spoil something

彼女は飛び起き、明るい空想は取り返しのつかないほどに打ち砕かれた。

She flashed one indignant glance at Gilbert from eyes whose angry sparkle was swiftly quenched in equally angry tears.

flash (放つ) [動] to send out a bright light for a short period of time

glance (一瞥) [名] a quick or hurried look

indignant (憤慨した) [形] feeling or showing anger or annoyance at something considered unfair, unworthy, or wrong

angry (怒りの) [形] feeling or showing anger

sparkle (きらめき) [名] a small bright light or a light that shines brightly for a short period of time

swiftly (素早く) [副] very fast or quickly

quench (消す) [動] to put out a fire or light

彼女は怒りのきらめきが同じく怒りの涙で素早く消された目でギルバートに向かって憤慨した一瞥を放った。

“You mean, hateful boy!” she exclaimed passionately.

hateful (憎らしい) [形] deserving of or causing hatred

「意地悪で憎らしい男の子!」彼女は激しく叫んだ。

“How dare you!”

「よくもそんなことができますね!」

And then—thwack!

thwack (バシッ) [名] the sound of a sharp blow

そして、バシッ!

Anne had brought her slate down on Gilbert’s head and cracked it—slate not head—clear across.

bring down (振り下ろす) [動] cause to fall

crack (割る) [動] break or cause to break without a complete separation of the parts

clear across (真っ二つ) [副] from one side to the other

アンはギルバートの頭に石板を振り下ろし、それを割った。頭ではなく石板を。

Avonlea school always enjoyed a scene.

アヴォンリー学校はいつも見物を楽しんだ。

This was an especially enjoyable one.

enjoyable (楽しい) [形] giving or capable of giving joy or pleasure

これは特に楽しいものだった。

Everybody said “Oh” in horrified delight.

みんなは恐ろしい喜びで「ああ」と言った。

Diana gasped.

ダイアナは息を呑んだ。

Ruby Gillis, who was inclined to be hysterical, began to cry.

be inclined to (しがちである) [動] be likely to do something

be hysterical (ヒステリックである) [動] being or showing uncontrolled excitement or emotion

ヒステリックになりがちなルビー・ギリスは泣き始めた。

Tommy Sloane let his team of crickets escape him altogether while he stared open-mouthed at the tableau.

Tommy Sloane (トミー・スローン) [名] a boy

let (逃がす) [動] allow to escape

team (群れ) [名] a group of people or animals

escape (逃げる) [動] get free from a place

altogether (すっかり) [副] completely

open-mouthed (口をあんぐり開けて) [形] with the mouth open

tableau (光景) [名] a dramatic scene

トミー・スローンは口をあんぐり開けてその光景を見つめながら、コオロギの群れを逃がしてしまった。

Mr. Phillips stalked down the aisle and laid his hand heavily on Anne’s shoulder.

stalk (歩く) [動] walk in a stiff, proud, or angry manner

フィリップス先生は通路を歩き、アンの肩に手を置いた。

“Anne Shirley, what does this mean?” he said angrily.

angrily (怒って) [副] in an angry manner

「アン・シャーリー、これはどういうことだ?」と彼は怒って言った。

Anne returned no answer.

アンは答えなかった。

It was asking too much of flesh and blood to expect her to tell before the whole school that she had been called “carrots.”

ask too much of (酷な要求) [動] to expect too much of someone or something

flesh and blood (生身の人間) [名] a human being

whole school (全校生徒) [名] all the students in a school

彼女が「にんじん」と呼ばれていたことを全校生徒の前で話すように期待するのは、あまりにも酷な要求だった。

Gilbert it was who spoke up stoutly.

speak up (言う) [動] to say something loudly and clearly

stoutly (勇敢に) [副] in a brave or courageous manner

ギルバートは勇敢に言った。

“It was my fault Mr. Phillips. I teased her.”

「私のせいです、フィリップス先生。私が彼女をからかったんです。」

Mr. Phillips paid no heed to Gilbert.

pay heed (注意を払う) [動] take notice of; give attention to

フィリップス先生はギルバートには注意を払わなかった。

“I am sorry to see a pupil of mine displaying such a temper and such a vindictive spirit,” he said in a solemn tone, as if the mere fact of being a pupil of his ought to root out all evil passions from the hearts of small imperfect mortals.

pupil (生徒) [名] a person who is studying at a school

vindictive (復讐心の強い) [形] having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire to punish another person

root out (根絶やしにする) [動] to find and get rid of something completely

passion (情熱) [名] a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement

「私の生徒がこんな気分屋で復讐心の強い子だとは残念だ」と彼は厳しい口調で言った。まるで彼の生徒であるというだけで、小さな不完全な人間たちの心からすべての邪悪な情熱を根絶やしにできるかのようだった。

“Anne, go and stand on the platform in front of the blackboard for the rest of the afternoon.”

go and stand (立ってなさい) [動] move to a place and stand there

blackboard (黒板) [名] a dark surface on which you can write with chalk

「アン、黒板の前の台に午後中立ってなさい。」

Anne would have infinitely preferred a whipping to this punishment under which her sensitive spirit quivered as from a whiplash.

would have preferred (好んだだろう) [助] to like (something or someone) better or more than another or others

whipping (むち打ち) [名] the act of striking with a whip

under which (その下で) [前] below or beneath which

アンはむち打ちをこの罰よりはるかに好んだだろう。この罰の下で彼女の敏感な精神は鞭打ちのように震えた。

With a white, set face she obeyed.

set (こわばった) [形] fixed or rigid

彼女は青ざめた顔で従った。

Mr. Phillips took a chalk crayon and wrote on the blackboard above her head.

chalk (チョーク) [名] a soft white or colored substance consisting of fine particles of limestone or gypsum

crayon (クレヨン) [名] a stick of colored wax, chalk, or charcoal used for drawing

フィリップス先生はチョークを取り、彼女の頭上の黒板に書いた。

“Ann Shirley has a very bad temper.

Ann Shirley (アン・シャーリー) [名] the protagonist of the story

bad temper (気性が荒い) [名] a tendency to get angry easily

「アン・シャーリーは非常に気性が荒い。

Ann Shirley must learn to control her temper,” and then read it out loud so that even the primer class, who couldn’t read writing, should understand it.

read out (声に出して読む) [動] to read aloud

primer class (初等科) [名] the first year of elementary school

アン・シャーリーは自分の感情をコントロールすることを学ばなければならない」と書き、それからそれを声に出して読んだので、文字の読めない初等科の子供たちでさえ理解できた。

Anne stood there the rest of the afternoon with that legend above her.

legend (伝説) [名] a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but not authenticated

アンは午後の残りの時間、頭上にその伝説を掲げてそこに立っていた。

She did not cry or hang her head.

hang (垂れる) [動] to be suspended or supported from above

彼女は泣いたり、頭を垂れたりしなかった。

Anger was still too hot in her heart for that and it sustained her amid all her agony of humiliation.

sustain (支える) [動] strengthen or support physically or mentally

怒りがまだ彼女の心の中で熱く燃えていたので、屈辱の苦しみの中で彼女を支えていた。

With resentful eyes and passion-red cheeks she confronted alike Diana’s sympathetic gaze and Charlie Sloane’s indignant nods and Josie Pye’s malicious smiles.

resentful (憤慨した) [形] feeling or showing anger or annoyance at having been treated unfairly

passion-red (情熱に赤く染まった) [形] very red

confront (直面する) [動] come face to face with

sympathetic (同情的な) [形] feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy

nod (うなずき) [名] a gesture in which the head is tilted downward

malicious (悪意のある) [形] deliberately intending to cause harm

彼女は憤慨した目と情熱に赤く染まった頬で、ダイアナの同情的な視線とチャーリー・スローンの憤慨したうなずきとジョシー・パイの悪意のある笑顔に直面した。

As for Gilbert Blythe, she would not even look at him.

ギルバート・ブライスについては、彼女は彼を見ようともしなかった。

She would never look at him again!

彼女は二度と彼を見ることはないだろう!

She would never speak to him!!

would never (絶対にない) [助] not ever; at no time in the past or future; on no occasion; never

speak to (話しかける) [動] talk to; address

彼女は彼に話しかけることなど絶対にない!

When school was dismissed Anne marched out with her red head held high.

dismiss (終わる) [動] to end a meeting or class

学校が終わると、アンは赤毛の頭を高く掲げて行進していった。

Gilbert Blythe tried to intercept her at the porch door.

try (しようとする) [動] make an effort to do something

intercept (さえぎる) [動] prevent from accomplishing a goal

porch door (玄関口) [名] the door to a porch

ギルバート・ブライスは玄関口で彼女をさえぎろうとした。

“I’m awfully sorry I made fun of your hair, Anne,” he whispered contritely.

contritely (悔しそうに) [副] feeling or showing guilt or remorse

「君の髪をからかったこと、本当にすまない」と彼は悔しそうにささやいた。

“Honest I am. Don’t be mad for keeps, now.”

honest (本当に) [形] free of deceit; truthful and sincere

for keeps (ずっと) [副] permanently

「本当に。ずっと怒らないでくれよ」

Anne swept by disdainfully, without look or sign of hearing.

sweep by (通り過ぎる) [動] move past quickly

disdainfully (横柄に) [副] in a manner indicating contempt or scorn

hearing (聞こえた) [名] the ability to sense sounds

アンは見向きもせず、聞こえた様子もなく、横柄に通り過ぎた。

“Oh how could you, Anne?” breathed Diana as they went down the road half reproachfully, half admiringly.

how could you (よくそんなことができるよね) [句] used to express surprise or anger at something that someone has done

admiringly (感心したように) [副] in a way that shows that you like and respect someone or something

「アン、よくそんなことができるよね」とダイアナは道を下りながら、半ば非難し、半ば感心したように言った。

Diana felt that she could never have resisted Gilbert’s plea.

plea (懇願) [名] a request for help or mercy

ダイアナは、ギルバートの懇願に自分は絶対に抵抗できなかっただろうと思った。

“I shall never forgive Gilbert Blythe,” said Anne firmly.

firmly (きっぱり) [副] in a determined and resolute manner

「ギルバート・ブライスを絶対に許さない」とアンはきっぱり言った。

“And Mr. Phillips spelled my name without an e, too.

「それにフィリップス先生も私の名前をeなしで綴ったのよ。

The iron has entered into my soul, Diana.”

iron (鉄) [名] a hard, strong, magnetic, malleable, ductile, silver-gray metal

enter (食い込む) [動] go or come in

鉄が私の魂に食い込んだのよ、ダイアナ」

Diana hadn’t the least idea what Anne meant but she understood it was something terrible.

haven't the least idea (さっぱり分からない) [動] to not know something at all

understand (分かる) [動] to perceive the intended meaning of (words, a language, or a speaker)

ダイアナにはアンが何を言っているのかさっぱり分からなかったが、何かひどいことだということは分かった。

“You mustn’t mind Gilbert making fun of your hair,” she said soothingly.

soothingly (なだめるように) [副] in a way that makes someone feel calmer or less worried

「ギルバートがあなたの髪をからかうのは気にしちゃいけないよ」と彼女はなだめるように言った。

“Why, he makes fun of all the girls.

「だって、彼は女の子みんなをからかうのよ。

He laughs at mine because it’s so black.

私の髪もとても黒いから笑うのよ。

He’s called me a crow a dozen times;

call (言う) [動] to give a name to

crow (カラス) [名] a large black bird

dozen (何度も) [名] a group of twelve things

私のことをカラスだって何度も言うのよ。

and I never heard him apologize for anything before, either.”

それに、彼が何かのことで謝るのを聞いたこともないよ」

“There’s a great deal of difference between being called a crow and being called carrots,” said Anne with dignity.

dignity (威厳) [名] the state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect

「カラスと呼ばれるのとニンジンと呼ばれるのとでは大違いよ」とアンは威厳をもって言った。

“Gilbert Blythe has hurt my feelings excruciatingly, Diana.”

excruciatingly (ひどく) [副] extremely painful

「ギルバート・ブライスは私の気持ちをひどく傷つけたのよ、ダイアナ」

It is possible the matter might have blown over without more excruciation if nothing else had happened.

blow over (過ぎ去る) [動] to pass away or be forgotten

excruciation (ひどい苦しみ) [名] extreme physical or mental pain

もし何も起こらなかったら、この問題はもっとひどい苦しみを伴うことなく過ぎ去ったかもしれない。

But when things begin to happen they are apt to keep on.

keep on (続く) [動] continue to do something

しかし、物事が起こり始めると、それは続く傾向がある。

Avonlea scholars often spent noon hour picking gum in Mr. Bell’s spruce grove over the hill and across his big pasture field.

spend (過ごす) [動] pass or occupy (time) in a specified way

noon hour (昼休み) [名] the time of day when people stop working to eat lunch

pick (取る) [動] take hold of and remove (something) with the fingers

gum (ガム) [名] a sticky substance that is chewed for pleasure

spruce grove (トウヒの森) [名] a group of spruce trees

over the hill (丘を越え) [前] on the other side of a hill

big pasture field (大きな牧草地) [名] a large area of land covered with grass and other plants that is used for grazing animals

アヴォンリーの生徒たちはよく昼休みに丘を越え、大きな牧草地を横切ってベルさんのトウヒの森に行き、ガムを取っていた。

From there they could keep an eye on Eben Wright’s house, where the master boarded.

keep an eye on (見張る) [動] watch or observe someone or something closely

master (校長) [名] the head of a school

そこからは、校長が下宿しているエベン・ライトの家を見張ることができた。

When they saw Mr. Phillips emerging therefrom they ran for the schoolhouse;

emerge (出てくる) [動] move out of or away from something and become visible

フィリップス先生がそこから出てくるのを見たら、学校に向かって走り、

but the distance being about three times longer than Mr. Wright’s lane they were very apt to arrive there, breathless and gasping, some three minutes too late.

about three times (3倍ほど) [名] three times as much or as many

gasping (息も絶え絶え) [形] out of breath

three minutes (3分) [名] a unit of time equal to 60 seconds

late (遅れて) [形] after the usual or expected time

しかし、距離はライトさんの小道の3倍ほどあるので、息も絶え絶えに3分ほど遅れて到着することが多かった。

On the following day Mr. Phillips was seized with one of his spasmodic fits of reform and announced before going home to dinner, that he should expect to find all the scholars in their seats when he returned.

on the following day (翌日) [名] the day after today

be seized with (とりつかれる) [動] to be affected by a strong feeling or emotion

one of (1つ) [名] a single person or thing

his spasmodic fits of reform (突然改革熱) [名] a sudden and uncoordinated movement of a muscle or group of muscles

announce (告げる) [動] to make a public and formal statement about something

before going home (帰る前に) [名] the place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household

翌日、フィリップス先生は突然改革熱にとりつかれ、昼食に帰る前に、戻ってきたら生徒全員が席に着いているようにと告げた。

Anyone who came in late would be punished.

late (遅刻) [名] the time after the usual or expected time

遅刻した者は罰せられるという。

All the boys and some of the girls went to Mr. Bell’s spruce grove as usual, fully intending to stay only long enough to “pick a chew.”

fully intend (つもりである) [動] have as one's purpose or intention

chew (噛む) [動] crush or grind with the teeth

男の子は全員、女の子の何人かはいつものようにベルさんのトウヒの森に行き、「噛むものを摘む」のに十分な時間だけ滞在するつもりだった。

But spruce groves are seductive and yellow nuts of gum beguiling;

seductive (誘惑的な) [形] tending to seduce

nut (木の実) [名] a hard-shelled dry fruit or seed with a separable rind or shell and interior kernel

beguiling (魅力的な) [形] charming or attractive

しかし、トウヒの森は誘惑的で、黄色いガムの実は魅力的だ。

they picked and loitered and strayed;

loiter (ぶらぶらす) [動] stand or wait around idly or without purpose

stray (迷う) [動] move away aimlessly from a group or from the right path

彼らは摘み、ぶらぶらし、迷った。

and as usual the first thing that recalled them to a sense of the flight of time was Jimmy Glover shouting from the top of a patriarchal old spruce “Master’s coming.”

recall (思い出させる) [動] bring back to the mind

flight (経過) [名] the action or process of moving through the air by using wings

first thing (最初の事) [名] the most important thing

Jimmy Glover (ジミー・グラバー) [名] a character in the story

shout (叫ぶ) [動] utter a loud cry

top (てっぺん) [名] the highest or uppermost point, part, or level of something

そしていつものように、彼らに時間の経過を思い出させた最初のことは、ジミー・グラバーが家長のような古いトウヒのてっぺんから「先生が来る」と叫んだことだった。

The girls who were on the ground, started first and managed to reach the schoolhouse in time but without a second to spare.

manage (なんとかする) [動] succeed in doing something

second (一刻) [名] a unit of time equal to 1/60 of a minute

spare (猶予) [動] refrain from harming or destroying

地面にいた女の子たちは先に走り出し、なんとか時間内に校舎にたどり着いたが、一刻の猶予もなかった。

The boys, who had to wriggle hastily down from the trees, were later;

wriggle (身をよじる) [動] twist and turn the body with small rapid movements

later (遅れた) [形] happening or done after the usual or expected time

木から急いで降りなければならなかった男の子たちは遅れた。

and Anne, who had not been picking gum at all but was wandering happily in the far end of the grove, waist deep among the bracken, singing softly to herself, with a wreath of rice lilies on her hair as if she were some wild divinity of the shadowy places, was latest of all.

happily (幸せに) [副] in a happy way

far end (遠く) [名] the most distant part of something

waist (腰) [名] the part of the human body between the lowest ribs and the hip bones

bracken (ワラビ) [名] a large fern with a thick underground stem

divinity (神) [名] a god or goddess

latest (一番遅い) [形] most recent

そして、ガムを摘むどころか、木立の遠くで腰までワラビに埋もれ、まるで影の場所の野生の神であるかのように、髪にユリの花輪を乗せて、一人でそっと歌いながら、幸せにさまよっていたアンは、一番遅かった。

Anne could run like a deer, however;

deer (鹿) [名] a ruminant mammal of the family Cervidae

however (しかし) [接] on the other hand; in contrast

しかし、アンは鹿のように走ることができた。

run she did with the impish result that she overtook the boys at the door and was swept into the schoolhouse among them just as Mr. Phillips was in the act of hanging up his hat.

impish (いたずらっ子のような) [形] mischievous

overtake (追い越す) [動] catch up with and pass while traveling in the same direction

act (行為) [名] something that is done

hang up (掛ける) [動] put up on a hook or hanger

彼女は走り、いたずらっ子のような結果になってしまったが、ドアのところで男の子たちを追い越し、フィリップス先生が帽子を掛けようとしているときに、男の子たちと一緒に校舎に押し込まれた。

Mr. Phillips’s brief reforming energy was over;

reforming (改革) [名] the act of changing something to improve it

energy (エネルギー) [名] the ability to be active or to work

フィリップス先生の短い改革のエネルギーは終わりを告げた。

he didn’t want the bother of punishing a dozen pupils;

bother (煩わしさ) [名] something that is annoying or worrying

彼は12人の生徒を罰する煩わしさを望んでいなかった。

but it was necessary to do something to save his word, so he looked about for a scapegoat

save (守る) [動] keep from harm, injury, or loss

look about (探す) [動] search for something

scapegoat (身代わり) [名] a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, especially for reasons of expediency

しかし、彼の言葉を守るために何かする必要があったので、彼は身代わりを探した。

and found it in Anne, who had dropped into her seat, gasping for breath, with a forgotten lily wreath hanging askew over one ear and giving her a particularly rakish and disheveled appearance.

drop into (座り込む) [動] sit down

hang (かかる) [動] be suspended from above

askew (斜めに) [副] to one side; awry

particularly (特に) [副] to a higher degree than is usual or average

rakish (だらしなく) [形] having a careless or casual appearance

disheveled (乱れた) [形] untidy; disordered

そして、席に座り込み、息を切らして、忘れられたユリの花輪が片方の耳に斜めにかかり、特にだらしなく乱れた様子のアンにそれを見つけた。

“Anne Shirley, since you seem to be so fond of the boys’ company we shall indulge your taste for it this afternoon,” he said sarcastically.

fond of (~が好き) [形] having a liking for

boys (男の子たち) [名] male children

taste (好み) [名] a person's liking for something

sarcastically (皮肉を込めて) [副] in a sarcastic manner

「アン・シャーリー、君は男の子たちと仲良くするのが好きなようだから、午後はその好みを満足させてやろう」と彼は皮肉を言った。

“Take those flowers out of your hair and sit with Gilbert Blythe.”

「髪から花を取って、ギルバート・ブライスの隣に座りなさい」

The other boys snickered.

snicker (くすくす笑う) [動] to laugh in a half-suppressed, often scornful way

他の男の子たちはくすくす笑った。

Diana, turning pale with pity, plucked the wreath from Anne’s hair and squeezed her hand.

turn pale (青ざめる) [動] become pale

pluck (取る) [動] to remove something from a place or position

squeeze (握る) [動] to press firmly and usually with both hands

ダイアナは同情で青ざめ、アンの髪から花輪を取って、彼女の手を握った。

Anne stared at the master as if turned to stone.

turn to stone (石になる) [動] become petrified

アンは石になったように先生を見つめた。

“Did you hear what I said, Anne?”

「私の言ったことが聞こえたか、アン?」

queried Mr. Phillips sternly.

query (尋ねる) [動] ask a question about

フィリップス先生は厳しく尋ねた。

“Yes, sir,” said Anne slowly “but I didn’t suppose you really meant it.”

sir (先生) [名] a respectful form of address for a man

「はい、先生」アンはゆっくりと言った。「でも、本当にそう思われているとは思いませんでした」

“I assure you I did”—still with the sarcastic inflection which all the children, and Anne especially, hated.

inflection (抑揚) [名] a change in the pitch or tone of the voice

sarcastic (皮肉な) [形] using words that mean the opposite of what you really think especially in order to be funny

「本当にそう思っている」子供たちみんな、特にアンが嫌いな皮肉な口調で言った。

It flicked on the raw.

flick (えぐる) [動] to move or hit something with a quick, light blow

raw (生傷) [名] a wound that is not yet healed

生傷をえぐった。

“Obey me at once.”

「すぐに従いなさい」

For a moment Anne looked as if she meant to disobey.

look as if (~のように見える) [動] to appear to be in a particular state or condition

disobey (従わない) [動] fail to obey

一瞬、アンは従わないつもりのように見えた。

Then, realizing that there was no help for it, she rose haughtily, stepped across the aisle, sat down beside Gilbert Blythe, and buried her face in her arms on the desk.

haughtily (傲慢に) [副] arrogantly

beside (隣) [前] at the side of; next to

それから、どうしようもないと悟り、傲慢に立ち上がり、通路を横切り、ギルバート・ブライスの隣に座り、机の上で腕に顔を埋めた。

Ruby Gillis, who got a glimpse of it as it went down, told the others going home from school that she’d “acksually never seen anything like it—it was so white, with awful little red spots in it.”

get a glimpse of (ちらっと見る) [動] to see something briefly or partially

spot (斑点) [名] a small area of a different color from the area around it

ルビー・ギリスは、それが落ちていくのをちらっと見たが、学校から帰る他の子たちに「あんなものは見たことがないよ、真っ白で、ひどい小さな赤い斑点があったのよ」と言った。

To Anne, this was as the end of all things.

to (にとって) [前] for

アンにとって、これはすべての終わりのようだった。

It was bad enough to be singled out for punishment from among a dozen equally guilty ones;

be singled out (選ばれる) [動] be chosen or selected

dozen (十数) [名] a group of twelve

equally (同じように) [副] in the same way or to the same degree

guilty (有罪) [形] having committed a crime or done something wrong

同じように有罪の十数人の中から罰せられるのは十分にひどいことだった。

it was worse still to be sent to sit with a boy, but that that boy should be Gilbert Blythe was heaping insult on injury to a degree utterly unbearable.

be sent to (行かされる) [動] be made or caused to go somewhere

sit with (座らされる) [動] be made or caused to sit with someone

heap (塗りこむ) [動] put a lot of things together in a pile

injury (傷口) [名] physical or mental harm or damage

degree (ほど) [名] the amount, level, or extent to which something happens or is present

utterly (まったく) [副] completely and absolutely

unbearable (耐えられない) [形] not able to be endured or tolerated

男の子と座らされるのはもっとひどかったが、その男の子がギルバート・ブライスであるということは、まったく耐えられないほどに傷口に塩を塗りこむものだった。

Anne felt that she could not bear it and it would be of no use to try.

be of no use (無駄である) [動] to be useless or pointless

アンは耐えられないと感じ、試しても無駄だと思った。

Her whole being seethed with shame and anger and humiliation.

whole (全身) [形] complete; entire

being (存在) [名] the quality or state of existing

seethe (煮えたぎる) [動] to be in a state of great agitation or excitement

shame (恥) [名] a painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior

彼女の全身は恥と怒りと屈辱で煮えたぎっていた。

At first the other scholars looked and whispered and giggled and nudged.

nudge (肘でつつく) [動] push or touch someone or something gently with your elbow

最初、他の生徒たちは見たり、ささやいたり、くすくす笑ったり、肘でつついたりした。

But as Anne never lifted her head and as Gilbert worked fractions as if his whole soul was absorbed in them and them only, they soon returned to their own tasks and Anne was forgotten.

work (解く) [動] find the answer to a mathematical problem

fraction (分数) [名] a number that is not a whole number

しかし、アンは頭を上げようとせず、ギルバートはまるで全身全霊を分数にのみ集中させているかのように分数を解いていたので、彼らはすぐに自分の課題に戻り、アンのことは忘れ去られた。

When Mr. Phillips called the history class out Anne should have gone, but Anne did not move, and Mr. Phillips, who had been writing some verses “To Priscilla” before he called the class, was thinking about an obstinate rhyme still and never missed her.

history class (歴史のクラス) [名] a class where history is taught

should have gone (行くべきだった) [助] to be expected or required to do something

verse (詩) [名] a poem or a part of a poem

Priscilla (プリシラ) [名] a female name

obstinate (頑固な) [形] unwilling to change your opinion or to do what someone else wants

rhyme (韻) [名] the repetition of similar sounds in words that are close together in a poem or song

miss (気づかない) [動] to fail to notice or find something

フィリップス先生が歴史のクラスを呼び出した時、アンは行くべきだったが、アンは動かず、クラスを呼び出す前に「プリシラへ」という詩を書いていたフィリップス先生は、頑固な韻について考えていたので、彼女の不在に気づかなかった。

Once, when nobody was looking, Gilbert took from his desk a little pink candy heart with a gold motto on it, “You are sweet,” and slipped it under the curve of Anne’s arm.

once (一度) [副] on one occasion or in one case only

candy (キャンディ) [名] a sweet food made from sugar or chocolate

heart (ハート) [名] a hollow muscular organ that pumps blood through the blood vessels by rhythmic contraction and dilation

gold (金色の) [形] of the color or appearance of gold

motto (モットー) [名] a short sentence or phrase chosen as encapsulating the beliefs or ideals guiding an individual, family, or institution

一度、誰も見ていない時に、ギルバートは机から「あなたは優しい」と金色のモットーが書かれた小さなピンクのハート型のキャンディを取り出し、アンの腕の下に滑り込ませた。

Whereupon Anne arose, took the pink heart gingerly between the tips of her fingers, dropped it on the floor, ground it to powder beneath her heel, and resumed her position without deigning to bestow a glance on Gilbert.

arise (立ち上がる) [動] get up from a lying, sitting, or kneeling position

gingerly (そっと) [副] in a careful or cautious manner

ground (砕く) [動] reduce to small particles or powder by crushing, beating, or rubbing

resume (戻る) [動] return to a previous position or condition

glance (目もくれない) [名] a brief or hurried look

するとアンは立ち上がり、ピンクのハートを指先でそっとつまみ、床に落とし、かかとで粉々に砕いて、ギルバートには目もくれずに元の位置に戻った。

When school went out Anne marched to her desk, ostentatiously took out everything therein, books and writing tablet, pen and ink, testament and arithmetic, and piled them neatly on her cracked slate.

go out (終わる) [動] come to an end

writing tablet (筆記用具) [名] a small portable writing surface

pen (ペン) [名] a writing instrument with a reservoir or cartridge from which ink flows continuously to the nib

ink (インク) [名] a colored fluid used for writing or printing

testament (聖書) [名] the Christian Bible

arithmetic (算数) [名] the branch of mathematics that deals with the study of numbers, especially the traditional operations on them — addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

pile (積み上げる) [動] make a pile of something

放課後、アンは自分の机まで歩いていき、本や筆記用具、ペンやインク、聖書や算数など、机の中のものをすべて取り出し、ひび割れた石板の上にきれいに積み上げた。

“What are you taking all those things home for, Anne?” Diana wanted to know, as soon as they were out on the road.

want to know (知りたがる) [動] wish to know or learn something

「アン、どうしてそんなものを全部家に持ち帰るの?」道に出るとすぐにダイアナは知りたがった。

She had not dared to ask the question before.

彼女はこれまでその質問をする勇気がなかった。

“I am not coming back to school any more,” said Anne.

「もう学校には戻らないよ」とアンは言った。

Diana gasped and stared at Anne to see if she meant it.

ダイアナは息を呑み、アンが本気かどうか確かめようとじっと見つめた。

“Will Marilla let you stay home?” she asked.

「マリラは家にいさせてくれるの?」と彼女は尋ねた。

“She’ll have to,” said Anne.

「そうするしかないよ」とアンは言った。

“I’ll never go to school to that man again.”

that man (あの人) [名] the person mentioned before

「もう二度とあの人の学校には行かないよ」

“Oh, Anne!” Diana looked as if she were ready to cry.

「ああ、アン!」ダイアナは今にも泣き出しそうな顔をした。

“I do think you’re mean. What shall I do?

「あなたは意地悪だと思うよ。どうしたらいいの?

Mr. Phillips will make me sit with that horrid Gertie Pye—I know he will because she is sitting alone.

フィリップス先生は私をあの恐ろしいガーティ・パイと隣同士に座らせるよ。彼女は一人ぼっちだからそうするはずよ。

Do come back, Anne.”

戻ってきて、アン」

“I’d do almost anything in the world for you, Diana,” said Anne sadly.

sadly (悲しそうに) [副] in a sad manner

「ダイアナ、私はあなたのためにこの世のほとんど何でもするよ」とアンは悲しそうに言った。

“I’d let myself be torn limb from limb if it would do you any good.

tear (引き裂く) [動] pull or rip apart

limb (手足) [名] an arm or leg

「あなたに何かいいことがあれば、私は手足を引き裂かれてもいいよ。

But I can’t do this, so please don’t ask it.

でも、これはできないの、だからお願いだから頼まないで。

You harrow up my very soul.”

harrow (苦しめる) [動] cause great distress or suffering to

あなたは私の魂を苦しめるのよ」

“Just think of all the fun you will miss,” mourned Diana.

mourn (嘆く) [動] feel or show great sadness because someone has died

「あなたが逃す楽しみを全部考えてみなさいよ」とダイアナは嘆いた。

“We are going to build the loveliest new house down by the brook;

「私たちは小川のほとりにとても素敵な新しい家を建てるつもりなの。

and we’ll be playing ball next week and you’ve never played ball, Anne.

play ball (ボール遊びをする) [動] to play a game with a ball

それに来週はボール遊びをするのよ、アン、あなたはボール遊びしたことないよね。

It’s tremendously exciting.

とてもわくわくするよ。

And we’re going to learn a new song—Jane Andrews is practicing it up now;

それに新しい歌を習うのよ、ジェーン・アンドリュースが今練習しているよ。

and Alice Andrews is going to bring a new Pansy book next week

Alice Andrews (アリス・アンドリュース) [名] a girl's name

Pansy book (パンジーの本) [名] a book about a girl named Pansy

それにアリス・アンドリュースが来週新しいパンジーの本を持ってくるのよ。

and we’re all going to read it out loud, chapter about, down by the brook.

out loud (声を出して) [副] in a voice that can be heard by others

みんなで小川のほとりで声を出して読むのよ。

And you know you are so fond of reading out loud, Anne.”

be fond of (好きである) [動] to like something or someone a lot

read out loud (声を出して読む) [動] to read something aloud

それにアンは声を出して読むのが好きでしょう。」

Nothing moved Anne in the least.

move (心を動かす) [動] to cause to change position, place, or state

アンは少しも心を動かされませんでした。

Her mind was made up.

彼女は決心していました。

She would not go to school to Mr. Phillips again;

would not (行かない) [助] be unwilling to do something

彼女は二度とフィリップス先生の学校には行かない。

she told Marilla so when she got home.

彼女は家に帰るとマリラにそう言いました。

“Nonsense,” said Marilla.

「ばかげたことを言うな」とマリラは言いました。

“It isn’t nonsense at all,” said Anne, gazing at Marilla with solemn, reproachful eyes.

「全然ばかげたことではありません」とアンはマリラを真面目で非難がましい目で見つめながら言いました。

“Don’t you understand, Marilla?

「マリラ、わからないの?

I’ve been insulted.”

私は侮辱されたのよ。」

“Insulted fiddlesticks! You’ll go to school tomorrow as usual.”

fiddlestick (ばかげたこと) [名] nonsense

「侮辱されたなんて、ばかげたことを言うな! 明日はいつも通り学校に行くんだ。」

“Oh, no.” Anne shook her head gently.

shake (振る) [動] move or cause to move up and down or from side to side with small rapid movements

gently (優しく) [副] in a gentle way

「いいえ」アンは優しく首を横に振った。

“I’m not going back, Marilla.

「私は戻らないよ、マリラ。

I’ll learn my lessons at home and I’ll be as good as I can be and hold my tongue all the time if it’s possible at all.

家で勉強するし、できるだけいい子にするし、できる限り口を閉ざすよ。

But I will not go back to school, I assure you.”

でも学校には戻らないよ、絶対に。」

Marilla saw something remarkably like unyielding stubbornness looking out of Anne’s small face.

remarkably (驚くほど) [副] in a way that is surprising or unusual

unyielding (頑固な) [形] not willing to change or be changed

stubbornness (頑固さ) [名] the quality of being unwilling to change your ideas or to agree with other people

look out of (から見る) [動] look through a window or other opening

マリラはアンの小さな顔から、驚くほど頑固なものを見た。

She understood that she would have trouble in overcoming it;

have trouble (苦労する) [動] experience difficulty or problems

overcome (乗り越える) [動] successfully deal with or gain control over (a problem or difficulty)

彼女はそれを乗り越えるのに苦労するだろうと理解した。

but she re-solved wisely to say nothing more just then.

wisely (賢明に) [副] in a wise manner

just then (ちょうどその時) [副] at that exact moment

しかし、彼女は賢明にも、今はそれ以上何も言わないと決めた。

“I’ll run down and see Rachel about it this evening,” she thought.

run down (会いに行く) [動] go to see someone

「今夜、レイチェルに会いに行ってみよう」と彼女は思った。

“There’s no use reasoning with Anne now.

no use (無駄) [名] a situation or action that is not helpful or effective

reasoning (議論) [名] the process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to understand or explain it

「今、アンと議論しても無駄だ。

She’s too worked up and I’ve an idea she can be awful stubborn if she takes the notion.

work up (興奮する) [動] to become or cause to become agitated, excited, or anxious

take the notion (受け入れる) [動] to accept or adopt an idea or plan

stubborn (頑固な) [形] unwilling to change your opinion or to do what someone else wants you to do

彼女は興奮しすぎているし、彼女がその考えを受け入れたら、ひどく頑固になるかもしれないという考えがある。

Far as I can make out from her story, Mr. Phillips has been carrying matters with a rather high hand.

make out (わかる) [動] to understand or perceive

carry (進める) [動] to take or convey from one place to another

high hand (高圧的) [名] a domineering or arrogant manner

彼女の話からわかる限り、フィリップス氏はかなり高圧的に物事を進めているようだ。

But it would never do to say so to her.

しかし、彼女にそう言うことは決してできない。

I’ll just talk it over with Rachel.

talk something over (話し合う) [動] discuss something thoroughly

レイチェルと話し合ってみよう。

She’s sent ten children to school and she ought to know something about it.

ten (10人の) [数] one more than nine

ought to (~はずだ) [助] expressing a moral obligation or a strong recommendation

彼女は10人の子供を学校に通わせたことがあるし、それについて何か知っているはずだ。

She’ll have heard the whole story, too, by this time.”

彼女も今頃は全部の話を聞いているだろう。」

Marilla found Mrs. Lynde knitting quilts as industriously and cheerfully as usual.

industriously (勤勉に) [副] in a hard-working manner

マリラは、いつものように勤勉に、そして元気にキルトを編んでいるリンド夫人を見つけた。

“I suppose you know what I’ve come about,” she said, a little shamefacedly.

come about (起こる) [動] happen or occur

shamefacedly (恥ずかしそうに) [副] in a way that shows you are ashamed

「私が何のために来たのか、お分かりでしょう」と彼女は少し恥ずかしそうに言った。

Mrs. Rachel nodded.

レイチェル夫人はうなずいた。

“About Anne’s fuss in school, I reckon,” she said.

fuss (騒ぎ) [名] a state of confusion or excitement

「アンが学校で騒ぎを起こした件でしょう」と彼女は言った。

“Tillie Boulter was in on her way home from school and told me about it.”

on one's way (途中) [名] the route that someone takes to get from one place to another

「ティリー・ボルターは学校から帰る途中に寄って、そのことを話してくれたよ」

“I don’t know what to do with her,” said Marilla.

「あの子にどうしたらいいのかわからない」とマリラは言った。

“She declares she won’t go back to school.

declare (言い張る) [動] to state or announce something in a formal or public way

「あの子は学校に戻らないと言い張っている。

I never saw a child so worked up.

あんなに興奮した子供は見たことがない。

I’ve been expecting trouble ever since she started to school.

あの子が学校に行き始めてからずっとトラブルを予期していた。

I knew things were going too smooth to last.

物事があまりに順調に進みすぎて長続きしないことはわかっていた。

She’s so high strung.

high strung (神経質) [形] very anxious or nervous

あの子は神経質すぎる。

What would you advise, Rachel?”

advise (助言する) [動] give advice to

あなたならどうする? レイチェル」

“Well, since you’ve asked my advice, Marilla,” said Mrs. Lynde amiably—Mrs. Lynde dearly loved to be asked for advice—“I’d just humor her a little at first, that’s what I’d do.

humor (なだめる) [動] to soothe or conciliate, as by indulgence

「そうね、私の助言を求めたなら、マリラ」とリンド夫人は愛想よく言った。リンド夫人は助言を求められるのが大好きだった。「私はまず彼女を少しなだめるよ、そうするよ。

It’s my belief that Mr. Phillips was in the wrong.

belief (考え) [名] an opinion or conviction

be in the wrong (間違っている) [動] to be mistaken or incorrect

私の考えではフィリップス先生が間違っていた。

Of course, it doesn’t do to say so to the children, you know.

do (言う) [動] say

もちろん、子供たちにそう言うのはよくないよ。

And of course he did right to punish her yesterday for giving way to temper.

give way to (道を譲る) [動] to allow someone or something to go first

そしてもちろん、昨日は彼女が癇癪を起こしたから罰を与えたのは正しかった。

But today it was different.

しかし今日は違った。

The others who were late should have been punished as well as Anne, that’s what.

late (遅刻した) [形] not on time

others (他の子) [名] the remaining people or things

as well as (と同じように) [接] in addition to

遅刻した他の子もアンと同じように罰せられるべきだった。

And I don’t believe in making the girls sit with the boys for punishment.

believe in (賛成する) [動] to have faith in the truth or existence of

それに、罰として女の子を男の子と並んで座らせるのは賛成できないよ。

It isn’t modest.

be modest (慎みがある) [動] not to be too proud or confident about yourself or your abilities

慎みがないよ。

Tillie Boulter was real indignant.

real (とても) [形] very

ティリー・ボルターはとても憤慨していた。

She took Anne’s part right through and said all the scholars did too.

take one's part (味方する) [動] to support or defend someone or something

right through (終始) [副] from beginning to end

彼女は終始アンの味方だったし、生徒たちもみんなそうだったと言っていた。

Anne seems real popular among them, somehow.

among (間で) [前] in the middle of; surrounded by

アンは生徒たちの間でとても人気があるらしい。

I never thought she’d take with them so well.”

take with (うまくやる) [動] to be liked or accepted by someone

彼女がそんなにうまくやれるなんて思ってもみなかったよ」

“Then you really think I’d better let her stay home,” said Marilla in amazement.

stay home (家にいる) [動] not go out

「じゃあ、本当に家にいる方がいいと思うのね」とマリラは驚いて言った。

“Yes. That is I wouldn’t say school to her again until she said it herself.

「そうよ。つまり、彼女が自分で言い出すまでは、学校のことは言わないでおくよ。

Depend upon it, Marilla, she’ll cool off in a week or so and be ready enough to go back of her own accord, that’s what, while, if you were to make her go back right off, dear knows what freak or tantrum she’d take next and make more trouble than ever.

depend upon (頼る) [動] rely on

cool off (落ち着く) [動] become calm or less angry

a week or so (一週間かそこら) [名] a period of seven days

be ready (準備が整う) [動] be prepared

of one's own accord (自分の意志で) [副] without being forced or asked

make someone do something (誰かに何かをさせる) [動] force or cause someone to do something

freak (奇行) [名] a very unusual and unexpected event or action

tantrum (かんしゃく) [名] an uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child

more than ever (今まで以上に) [副] to a greater extent than ever before

マリラ、間違いなく、彼女は一週間かそこらで落ち着いて、自分の意志で戻る準備が整うよ、そうよ、もしあなたが彼女をすぐに戻らせたら、彼女が次にどんな奇行やかんしゃくを起こして、今まで以上に面倒なことになるかわからないよ。

The less fuss made the better, in my opinion.

less (少ない) [形] not as much

better (良い) [形] of a more excellent or effective type or quality

私の考えでは、騒ぎは少ない方が良いよ。

She won’t miss much by not going to school, as far as that goes.

much (それほど) [副] to a great extent or degree

彼女は学校に行かなくても、それほど損はしないよ。

Mr. Phillips isn’t any good at all as a teacher.

isn't any good at all (全く優秀ではない) [動] not be good at all

フィリップス先生は教師としては全く優秀ではないよ。

The order he keeps is scandalous, that’s what, and he neglects the young fry and puts all his time on those big scholars he’s getting ready for Queen’s.

keep (維持する) [動] continue to have, hold, or maintain

order (秩序) [名] the arrangement or disposition of people or things in relation to each other according to a particular sequence, pattern, or method

scandalous (ひどい) [形] causing general public outrage by a perceived offense against morality or law

young fry (若い子供達) [名] young people

put (費やす) [動] use or devote (time, effort, etc.) for a particular purpose

big (優秀な) [形] of considerable importance or significance

彼の維持する秩序はひどいものよ、そうよ、彼は若い子供達を無視して、クイーンズ大学の準備をしている優秀な生徒達にすべての時間を費やしているよ。

He’d never have got the school for another year if his uncle hadn’t been a trustee—the trustee, for he just leads the other two around by the nose, that’s what.

another year (もう一年) [名] an additional year

trustee (理事) [名] a person who is given legal responsibility for managing the property or money of another person

lead (引っ張り回す) [動] to cause (a person or animal) to go with one by holding them by the hand, a halter, a leash, or other means

もし彼のおじが理事でなかったら、彼はもう一年間学校を任されることはなかったでしょう、理事よ、彼は他の二人を鼻で引っ張り回しているだけなのよ、そうよ。

I declare, I don’t know what education in this Island is coming to.”

declare (はっきり言う) [動] to make a formal statement about something

education (教育) [名] the process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university

come to (どうなっている) [動] to reach a certain state or condition

はっきり言うけど、この島の教育がどうなっているのかわからないよ。」

Mrs. Rachel shook her head, as much as to say if she were only at the head of the educational system of the Province things would be much better managed.

educational system (教育制度) [名] a system of schools, colleges, and universities

Province (州) [名] a principal administrative division of a country or empire

レイチェル夫人は、もし自分がこの州の教育制度のトップにいたら、もっとうまく管理できるのに、とでも言うように首を横に振った。

Marilla took Mrs. Rachel’s advice and not another word was said to Anne about going back to school.

take (受け入れる) [動] to accept or receive something

マリラはレイチェル夫人の忠告を受け入れて、学校に戻ることについてアンに何も言わなかった。

She learned her lessons at home, did her chores, and played with Diana in the chilly purple autumn twilights;

chore (家事) [名] a routine task, especially a household one

chilly (肌寒い) [形] rather cold

autumn (秋) [名] the third season of the year, when crops and fruits are gathered and leaves fall from the trees

彼女は家で勉強し、家事をし、肌寒い紫色の秋の夕暮れ時にダイアナと遊んだ。

but when she met Gilbert Blythe on the road or encountered him in Sunday school she passed him by with an icy contempt that was no whit thawed by his evident desire to appease her.

thaw (和らぐ) [動] (of ice or snow) melt

appease (なだめる) [動] make peace with

しかし、道でギルバート・ブライスに会ったり、日曜学校で彼に出会ったりすると、彼女は彼を冷たく軽蔑して通り過ぎ、彼が彼女をなだめようとしているのが明らかでも、その態度は少しも和らぐことはなかった。

Even Diana’s efforts as a peacemaker were of no avail.

effort (努力) [名] a vigorous or determined attempt

of no avail (無駄) [形] not successful or not having the desired effect

ダイアナの仲裁の努力も無駄だった。

Anne had evidently made up her mind to hate Gilbert Blythe to the end of life.

アンは明らかにギルバート・ブライスを一生憎む決心をしていた。

As much as she hated Gilbert, however, did she love Diana, with all the love of her passionate little heart, equally intense in its likes and dislikes.

as much as (同じくらい) [接] to the same extent or degree

passionate (情熱的な) [形] showing or caused by strong feelings or emotions

equally (同じくらい) [副] in the same manner or to the same extent

intense (激しい) [形] very great or extreme

dislike (嫌い) [名] a feeling of disapproval or aversion

しかし、ギルバートを憎むのと同じくらい、彼女はダイアナを愛し、好き嫌いが同じくらい激しい情熱的な小さな心のすべての愛を注いだ。

One evening Marilla, coming in from the orchard with a basket of apples, found Anne sitting along by the east window in the twilight, crying bitterly.

one evening (ある夕方) [名] the evening of a particular day

along (ひとりぼっちで) [副] in or into company with someone

ある夕方、マリラがリンゴの入ったかごをもって果樹園から帰ってくると、アンが夕暮れの東の窓のそばにひとりぼっちで座って、激しく泣いているのを見つけた。

“Whatever’s the matter now, Anne?” she asked.

「今度は何があったんだい、アン?」と彼女は尋ねた。

“It’s about Diana,” sobbed Anne luxuriously.

sob (わめきながら泣く) [動] cry noisily, making a series of short, sharp gasps

「ダイアナのことなの」とアンはわめきながら泣いた。

“I love Diana so, Marilla. I cannot ever live without her.

live (生きていけない) [動] be alive; have life

「ダイアナが大好きなんです、マリラ。彼女なしでは生きていけないよ。

But I know very well when we grow up that Diana will get married and go away and leave me.

get married (結婚する) [動] enter into a marriage

go away (行ってしまう) [動] leave a place

でも、私たちが大人になったら、ダイアナは結婚して、私を置いて行ってしまうことをよく知っています。

And oh, what shall I do?

ああ、私はどうしたらいいの?

I hate her husband—I just hate him furiously.

furiously (激しく) [副] in a way that shows very strong feelings of anger

彼女の夫が嫌いなんです。激しく嫌いなんです。

I’ve been imagining it all out—the wedding and everything—Diana dressed in snowy garments, with a veil, and looking as beautiful and regal as a queen;

wedding (結婚式) [名] a ceremony where two people get married

dress (着る) [動] put clothes on

snowy (雪のような) [形] white like snow

queen (女王) [名] the female ruler of an independent state

結婚式やその他もろもろ、すべてを想像していたのです。ダイアナは雪のような衣装を着て、ベールをかぶり、女王のように美しく、威厳に満ちた姿をしていました。

and me the bridesmaid, with a lovely dress too, and puffed sleeves, but with a breaking heart hid beneath my smiling face.

bridesmaid (花嫁介添人) [名] a woman who attends the bride on her wedding day

smiling face (笑顔) [名] a face with a smile

そして、私も素敵なドレスを着て、パフスリーブの花嫁介添人ですが、笑顔の下に隠された悲しみの心を抱えています。

And then bidding Diana goodbye-e-e—” Here Anne broke down entirely and wept with increasing bitterness.

bid (告げる) [動] to say something to someone

goodbye (別れ) [名] a phrase used to express a farewell

break down (泣き崩れる) [動] to lose one's composure and start crying

bitterness (悲しみ) [名] a feeling of intense dislike or hatred

そして、ダイアナに別れを告げるのです」ここでアンは完全に泣き崩れ、ますます悲しみを募らせていった。

Marilla turned quickly away to hide her twitching face;

turn away (顔を背ける) [動] turn one's head or body away from someone or something

hide (見せない) [動] put or keep out of sight; conceal

マリラは顔のひきつりを見せまいと、急いで顔を背けた。

but it was no use; she collapsed on the nearest chair and burst into such a hearty and unusual peal of laughter that Matthew, crossing the yard outside, halted in amazement.

be no use (無駄である) [動] to be of no use or value

collapse (倒れ込む) [動] to fall down or give way

nearest (一番近くの) [形] closest in space or time

burst into (大笑いする) [動] to suddenly start doing something

hearty (心の底からの) [形] warm and friendly

peal (大笑い) [名] a loud ringing of bells

しかし、無駄だった。彼女は一番近くの椅子に倒れ込み、心の底から珍しく大笑いしたので、外で庭を横切っていたマシューは驚いて立ち止まった。

When had he heard Marilla laugh like that before?

マリラがこんな風に笑うのを聞いたのはいつだったろうか?

“Well, Anne Shirley,” said Marilla as soon as she could speak, “if you must borrow trouble, for pity’s sake borrow it handier home.

as soon as (できるだけ早く) [接] at the earliest possible time

handier (もっと身近な) [形] more convenient or useful

「まあ、アン・シャーリー」マリラは話せるようになるとすぐに言った。「もし、心配事を借りなければならないのなら、お願いだからもっと身近な心配事を借りなさい。

I should think you had an imagination, sure enough.”

あなたには想像力があると思うよ」

Chapter XVI: Diana Is Invited to Tea with Tragic Results

invite (招待する) [動] ask someone to come to an event or to do something

第16章: ダイアナがお茶に招待されるが悲劇的な結果に

October was a beautiful month at Green Gables, when the birches in the hollow turned as golden as sunshine and the maples behind the orchard were royal crimson and the wild cherry trees along the lane put on the loveliest shades of dark red and bronzy green, while the fields sunned themselves in aftermaths.

October (10月) [名] the tenth month of the year

month (月) [名] one of the twelve divisions of a year

turn (変わる) [動] change in form, direction, or position

golden (黄金色) [形] of the color gold

royal (高貴な) [形] of or relating to a king or queen or a member of their family

put on (帯びる) [動] to assume or adopt

shade (色合い) [名] a color, especially with regard to its light or dark quality

dark red (深紅) [名] a deep red color

bronzy green (ブロンズグリーン) [名] a color that is a mixture of bronze and green

sun oneself (日光浴をする) [動] to expose oneself to the sun's rays

aftermath (残暑) [名] the consequences or aftereffects of a significant unpleasant event

10月はグリーン・ゲイブルズでは美しい月で、くぼみの白樺は日差しのように黄金色に変わり、果樹園の背後のカエデは高貴な深紅色に、小道沿いの野生の桜の木々は深紅とブロンズグリーンの最も美しい色合いを帯び、野原は残暑に日光浴をしていた。

Anne reveled in the world of color about her.

アンは周りの色彩の世界に酔いしれた。

“Oh, Marilla,” she exclaimed one Saturday morning, coming dancing in with her arms full of gorgeous boughs, “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.

one Saturday morning (ある土曜日の朝) [名] the morning of a particular Saturday

come dancing in (踊るように入ってくる) [動] enter a place in a dancing manner

I'm so glad (本当によかった) [句] I am very happy

live in (住んでいる) [動] have as one's home

「ああ、マリラ」と彼女はある土曜日の朝、両腕に美しい枝を抱えて踊るように入ってきて叫んだ。「10月がある世界に住んでいて本当によかったよ。

It would be terrible if we just skipped from September to November, wouldn’t it?

skip (飛ぶ) [動] jump or move lightly

November (11月) [名] the eleventh month of the year

9月から11月に飛んでしまうなんてひどいでしょう?

Look at these maple branches.

これらのカエデの枝を見て。

Don’t they give you a thrill—several thrills?

ワクワクしない? 何度もワクワクするでしょう?

I’m going to decorate my room with them.”

私の部屋をこれで飾るつもりよ。」

“Messy things,” said Marilla, whose aesthetic sense was not noticeably developed.

messy (散らかったもの) [形] untidy or dirty

「散らかったものね」とマリラは言ったが、彼女の美的感覚は特に発達していなかった。

“You clutter up your room entirely too much with out-of-doors stuff, Anne.

out-of-doors (屋外) [形] not inside a building

「アン、あなたは部屋を屋外のものであふれさせすぎているよ。

Bedrooms were made to sleep in.”

be made to (作られている) [動] be created or produced for a particular purpose

寝室は寝るために作られているのよ。」

“Oh, and dream in too, Marilla.

「ああ、そして夢を見るためにもね、マリラ。

And you know one can dream so much better in a room where there are pretty things.

それに、きれいなものが置いてある部屋では、ずっといい夢が見られるよ。

I’m going to put these boughs in the old blue jug and set them on my table.”

jug (水差し) [名] a large container with a handle and a spout, used for holding and pouring liquids

set (飾る) [動] put something in a specified place or position

この枝を古い青い水差しに入れて、テーブルに飾ろうと思うの。」

“Mind you don’t drop leaves all over the stairs then.

leave (葉っぱ) [名] a flattened structure of a plant that is typically green and is the major site of photosynthesis

stair (階段) [名] a set of steps leading up or down from one level to another, typically in a building

「階段に葉っぱを落とさないようにね。

I’m going on a meeting of the Aid Society at Carmody this afternoon, Anne, and I won’t likely be home before dark.

meeting (会合) [名] an assembly of people for formal discussions

dark (暗くなる) [名] the absence of light

アン、私は今日の午後、カーモディの救済協会の会合に行くから、暗くなるまで帰れないと思う。

You’ll have to get Matthew and Jerry their supper, so mind you don’t forget to put the tea to draw until you sit down at the table as you did last time.”

Jerry (ジェリー) [名] a male given name

マシューとジェリーに夕食を出さないといけないから、この前みたいにテーブルに座るまでお茶を淹れるのを忘れないようにね。」

“It was dreadful of me to forget,” said Anne apologetically, “but that was the afternoon I was trying to think of a name for Violet Vale and it crowded other things out.

crowd (忘れる) [動] fill or occupy to excess

「忘れるなんてひどいことをしました」とアンは謝罪した。「でも、あの午後はヴァイオレット・ヴェイルの名前を考えようとしていて、他のことを忘れてしまったんです。

Matthew was so good.

be so good (本当に優しい) [動] be very kind

マシューは本当に優しかった。

He never scolded a bit.

彼は少しも叱らなかった。

He put the tea down himself and said we could wait awhile as well as not.

put down (淹れる) [動] to make tea or coffee

awhile (しばらく) [副] for a short time

彼は自分で紅茶を淹れて、待っても待たなくてもいいよと言ってくれました。

And I told him a lovely fairy story while we were waiting, so he didn’t find the time long at all.

fairy story (おとぎ話) [名] a children's story about magical and imaginary beings and lands

待っている間に素敵なおとぎ話をしてあげたので、彼は時間が長いとは思わなかった。

It was a beautiful fairy story, Marilla.

とても素敵なおとぎ話だったよ、マリラ。

I forgot the end of it, so I made up an end for it myself and Matthew said he couldn’t tell where the join came in.”

make up (でっち上げる) [動] invent or fabricate

join (つなげる) [動] connect or fasten together

終わりを忘れてしまったので、自分で終わりをでっち上げたら、マシューはどこでつなげたのかわからないと言っていました」

“Matthew would think it all right, Anne, if you took a notion to get up and have dinner in the middle of the night.

take a notion (思う) [動] to have an idea or opinion about something

have dinner (夕食を食べる) [動] eat the last meal of the day

middle of the night (真夜中) [名] the middle of the night

「アン、もしあなたが真夜中に起きて夕食を食べようと思ったら、マシューはそれを問題ないと考えるでしょうね。

But you keep your wits about you this time.

でも、今回は気をしっかり持ちなさい。

And—I don’t really know if I’m doing right—it may make you more addlepated than ever—but you can ask Diana to come over and spend the afternoon with you and have tea here.”

And (そして) [接] in addition to; also; too

I don't really know (わからない) [動] be not sure or certain about something

I'm doing right (正しいことなのかどうか) [動] be correct or good

it may make you (あなたを混乱させるかもしれない) [動] cause to be or become

more addlepated (これまで以上に混乱させる) [形] confused or bewildered

than ever (これまで以上に) [副] to a greater extent than ever before

you can ask (頼んでもいいよ) [動] make a request for something

to come over (来てもらって) [動] move or travel toward or into a place thought of as near or familiar to the speaker

and spend (過ごして) [動] pass or occupy (time) in a specified way

the afternoon (午後) [名] the time from noon to evening

with you (一緒に) [前] in or into the company or presence of

and have tea (お茶を飲んで) [動] take (a liquid) into the mouth and swallow it

そして、これが正しいことなのかどうかわからないけど、あなたをこれまで以上に混乱させるかもしれないけど、ダイアナにここに来てもらって、午後を一緒に過ごして、お茶を飲んでもいいよ」

“Oh, Marilla!” Anne clasped her hands.

「ああ、マリラ!」アンは手を握り締めた。

“How perfectly lovely!

「なんて素敵なことでしょう!

You are able to imagine things after all or else you’d never have understood how I’ve longed for that very thing.

やっぱり想像力があるんだよ、でなければ私がどれほどそれを望んでいるか理解できなかったでしょう。

It will seem so nice and grown-uppish.

grown-uppish (大人っぽい) [形] having the characteristics of an adult

とても素敵で大人っぽく見えるよ。

No fear of my forgetting to put the tea to draw when I have company.

draw (入れる) [動] move something to a place

来客時にお茶を入れ忘れる心配もないよ。

Oh, Marilla, can I use the rosebud spray tea set?”

rosebud (バラのつぼみ) [名] the bud of a rose

tea set (ティーセット) [名] a set of cups, saucers, etc. for serving tea

ああ、マリラ、バラのつぼみの模様のティーセットを使ってもいい?」

“No, indeed! The rosebud tea set! Well, what next?

「いいえ、本当に! バラのつぼみのティーセット! さあ、次は何?

You know I never use that except for the minister or the Aids. You’ll put down the old brown tea set.

Aids (エイズ) [名] a disease that damages the body's ability to fight infection

put down (置く) [動] to place something on a surface

牧師やエイズ患者以外には使わないのは知っているでしょ。古い茶色のティーセットを置くのよ。

But you can open the little yellow crock of cherry preserves.

cherry (サクランボ) [名] a small round fruit with a short stem and a stone

でも、黄色い小さなサクランボのジャムのつぼは開けていいよ。

It’s time it was being used anyhow—I believe it’s beginning to work.

work (効く) [動] be effective or successful

とにかく使う時が来たよ。効き始めていると思う。

And you can cut some fruit cake and have some of the cookies and snaps.”

fruit cake (フルーツケーキ) [名] a cake made with dried fruit and nuts

cookie (クッキー) [名] a small, flat, sweet cake

snap (スナップ) [名] a thin, crisp cookie

フルーツケーキを切って、クッキーやスナップも食べていいよ。」

“I can just imagine myself sitting down at the head of the table and pouring out the tea,” said Anne, shutting her eyes ecstatically.

pour (注ぐ) [動] cause to flow in a stream

ecstatically (うっとりと) [副] in a state of intense happiness or joyful excitement

「テーブルの端に座ってお茶を注ぐ自分を想像できるよ」とアンは目を閉じてうっとりと言った。

“And asking Diana if she takes sugar!

sugar (砂糖) [名] a sweet crystalline substance obtained from various plants, especially sugar cane and sugar beet, consisting essentially of sucrose

「そしてダイアナに砂糖を入れるかどうか尋ねるのよ!

I know she doesn’t but of course I’ll ask her just as if I didn’t know.

彼女は入れないことは知っているけど、もちろん知らないふりをして尋ねるよ。

And then pressing her to take another piece of fruit cake and another helping of preserves.

helping (一杯) [名] a portion of food

そしてフルーツケーキをもう一切、ジャムをもう一杯と勧めるのよ。

Oh, Marilla, it’s a wonderful sensation just to think of it.

ああ、マリラ、考えるだけでも素晴らしいよ。

Can I take her into the spare room to lay off her hat when she comes?

spare room (空き部屋) [名] a room that is not currently being used

lay off (脱ぐ) [動] remove an item of clothing

彼女が来たら、帽子を脱ぐために空き部屋に連れて行ってもいい?

And then into the parlor to sit?”

そして居間に座らせてもいい?」

“No. The sitting room will do for you and your company.

do for (十分である) [動] be enough or sufficient for

「いいえ、居間であなたとあなたのお友達は十分でしょう。

But there’s a bottle half full of raspberry cordial that was left over from the church social the other night.

half full (半分いっぱい) [形] having half of the total capacity or volume filled

cordial (コーディアル) [名] a sweet fruit-flavored drink

social (社交会) [名] an informal social gathering, typically one organized by a church or other group

でも、この前の夜の教会の社交会で残ったラズベリーコーディアルがあるよ。

It’s on the second shelf of the sitting-room closet and you and Diana can have it if you like, and a cooky to eat with it along in the afternoon, for I daresay Matthew ‘ll be late coming in to tea since he’s hauling potatoes to the vessel.”

closet (戸棚) [名] a tall cupboard used for storing clothes

have (飲む) [動] eat or drink

cooky (クッキー) [名] a small, flat, sweet cake

vessel (船) [名] a hollow container used to hold liquid

居間の戸棚の二段目にあるよ、あなたとダイアナが欲しければ飲んでもいいし、午後にはクッキーも一緒に食べてもいいよ、だってマシューは船にジャガイモを運んでいるから、お茶の時間に遅れると思うよ」

Anne flew down to the hollow, past the Dryad’s Bubble and up the spruce path to Orchard Slope, to ask Diana to tea.

fly down (駆け下りる) [動] move quickly

up (登る) [前] from a lower to a higher point

アンは谷に駆け下り、ドライアドの泡を通り過ぎ、モミの木の小道を登ってオーチャード・スロープに向かい、ダイアナをお茶に誘った。

As a result just after Marilla had driven off to Carmody, Diana came over, dressed in her second-best dress and looking exactly as it is proper to look when asked out to tea.

as a result (その結果) [句] consequently

just after (直後に) [句] immediately after

drive off (出かける) [動] leave in a vehicle

come over (やって来る) [動] come to visit

dress in (着る) [動] put on clothes

look as (恰好) [句] appear to be

ask out (誘う) [動] invite to go out

その結果、マリラがカーモディに出かけた直後に、ダイアナが二番目に良いドレスを着て、お茶に誘われた時にふさわしい恰好でやって来た。

At other times she was wont to run into the kitchen without knocking;

at other times (普段は) [副] on other occasions

be wont to (するのが常だった) [動] be accustomed to

run into (飛び込む) [動] meet or encounter by chance

普段はノックもせずに台所へ飛び込むのが常だった。

but now she knocked primly at the front door.

knock (ノックする) [動] strike a surface noisily, especially to attract attention

でも今日はきちんと玄関をノックした。

And when Anne, dressed in her second best, as primly opened it, both little girls shook hands as gravely as if they had never met before.

second best (二番目に良い) [形] the second most preferred or desirable

primly (きちんと) [副] in a formal and respectable way

shake hands (握手する) [動] clasp someone's right hand in one's own at meeting or parting, in reconciliation, or as a sign of agreement

そして、二番目に良い服を着たアンがきちんとドアを開けると、二人の少女はまるで会ったことがないかのように真面目な顔で握手をした。

This unnatural solemnity lasted until after Diana had been taken to the east gable to lay off her hat and then had sat for ten minutes in the sitting room, toes in position.

be taken to (案内される) [動] be led or guided to

be sat (座る) [動] be in a position in which your weight is supported by your buttocks rather than your feet and your upper body is more or less upright

in position (揃えて) [形] in the correct or appropriate place

この不自然な厳粛さは、ダイアナが帽子を脱ぐために東の切妻に案内され、それから居間に通されて、つま先を揃えて座るまで続いた。

“How is your mother?” inquired Anne politely, just as if she had not seen Mrs. Barry picking apples that morning in excellent health and spirits.

inquire (尋ねる) [動] ask a question about something

politely (丁寧に) [副] in a way that is socially correct and shows respect for other people

「お母さんは元気?」とアンは、今朝バリイ夫人が元気でりんごを摘んでいるのを見なかったかのように丁寧に尋ねた。

“She is very well, thank you.

「とても元気よ、ありがとう。

I suppose Mr. Cuthbert is hauling potatoes to the lily sands this afternoon, is he?” said Diana, who had ridden down to Mr. Harmon Andrews’s that morning in Matthew’s cart.

this morning (その朝) [名] the period of time from sunrise to noon on the current day

ride (乗る) [動] be carried or supported by something

down (下りる) [副] from a higher to a lower place

cart (荷車) [名] a small vehicle pulled by an animal

カズバートさんは今日の午後、リリー・サンズにジャガイモを運ぶのよね?」と、その朝マシューの荷車でハーモン・アンドリュースさんのところまで乗せてもらったダイアナが言った。

“Yes. Our potato crop is very good this year.

crop (収穫) [名] the agricultural produce of a particular place or season

「そうよ。今年のジャガイモの収穫はとてもいいのよ。

I hope your father’s crop is good too.”

あなたのお父さんの収穫も良いといいよね。」

“It is fairly good, thank you.

fairly (かなり) [副] to a moderate degree

「かなり良いよ、ありがとう。

Have you picked many of your apples yet?”

pick (収穫する) [動] to remove fruit or vegetables from a plant

あなたはもうリンゴをたくさん収穫したの?」

“Oh, ever so many,” said Anne forgetting to be dignified and jumping up quickly.

be dignified (威厳がある) [動] be worthy of respect

jump up (飛び上がる) [動] move quickly upwards

「ああ、とてもたくさん」とアンは威厳を忘れて素早く飛び上がった。

“Let’s go out to the orchard and get some of the Red Sweetings, Diana.

Red Sweetings (レッド・スウィーティング) [名] a variety of apple

「果樹園に行って、レッド・スウィーティングをいくつか取ろうよ、ダイアナ。

Marilla says we can have all that are left on the tree.

マリラは木に残っているものは全部取っていいって言ってるよ。

Marilla is a very generous woman.

generous (寛大な) [形] willing to give money, time, help, etc., especially more than is usual or expected

マリラはとても寛大な女性よ。

She said we could have fruit cake and cherry preserves for tea.

お茶にはフルーツケーキとチェリージャムを食べてもいいって。

But it isn’t good manners to tell your company what you are going to give them to eat, so I won’t tell you what she said we could have to drink.

good manners (マナー違反) [名] polite behavior

drink (飲む) [動] take in liquid

でも、何を食べさせるか客に言うのはマナー違反だから、何を飲んでもいいって言ったかは言わないよ。

Only it begins with an R and a C and it’s bright red color.

R (R) [名] the 18th letter of the English alphabet

C (C) [名] the 3rd letter of the English alphabet

でも、RとCで始まって、明るい赤色なの。

I love bright red drinks, don’t you?

drink (飲み物) [名] a liquid that can be swallowed as refreshment or nourishment

私は明るい赤い飲み物が大好きよ、あなたは?

They taste twice as good as any other color.”

taste (おいしい) [動] have a particular flavor

他の色の飲み物の2倍おいしいよ。」

The orchard, with its great sweeping boughs that bent to the ground with fruit, proved so delightful that the little girls spent most of the afternoon in it, sitting in a grassy corner where the frost had spared the green and the mellow autumn sunshine lingered warmly, eating apples and talking as hard as they could.

grassy corner (草むらの隅) [名] a place where grass grows

frost (霜) [名] a white deposit of ice crystals formed on the ground or objects near the ground when the temperature is below freezing

果樹園は、果実の重みで地面にまでたわんだ大きな枝が広がっていて、とてもすばらしく、少女たちは午後のほとんどをそこで過ごし、霜が緑を残し、秋の柔らかな日差しが暖かく残る草むらの隅に座り、リンゴを食べ、できるだけたくさんおしゃべりをした。

Diana had much to tell Anne of what went on in school.

have much to tell (たくさん話す) [動] have a lot to say

go on (起こる) [動] happen

ダイアナは学校で起こったことをアンにたくさん話した。

She had to sit with Gertie Pye and she hated it;

sit with (~と席を並べる) [動] sit next to

彼女はガーティ・パイと席を並べなければならず、それが嫌だった。

Gertie squeaked her pencil all the time and it just made her—Diana’s—blood run cold;

Gertie (ガーティ) [名] a female given name

squeak (キーキー鳴らす) [動] make a high-pitched sound

pencil (鉛筆) [名] a writing implement with a graphite lead

make one's blood run cold (血が凍りそう) [動] make one feel very frightened or shocked

ガーティはいつも鉛筆をキーキー鳴らして、ダイアナの血が凍りそうだった。

Ruby Gillis had charmed all her warts away, true’s you live, with a magic pebble that old Mary Joe from the Creek gave her.

charm (消す) [動] to attract and hold the interest and attention of

wart (いぼ) [名] a small, hard, raised area of skin with a rough surface caused by a virus

live (生きている) [動] to be alive

magic (魔法の) [形] having or apparently having supernatural powers

pebble (小石) [名] a small stone, especially one worn smooth by erosion

Mary Joe (メアリー・ジョー) [名] a character in the story

ルビー・ギリスは、クリークの老メアリー・ジョーがくれた魔法の小石で、本当に、いぼを全部消してしまった。

You had to rub the warts with the pebble and then throw it away over your left shoulder at the time of the new moon and the warts would all go.

rub (こする) [動] move something against something else with pressure

throw (投げる) [動] propel something through the air with a rapid movement of the arm and hand

いぼを小石でこすり、新月の時に左肩越しに投げ捨てると、いぼが全部消えてしまう。

Charlie Sloane’s name was written up with Em White’s on the porch wall and Em White was awful mad about it;

Em White (エム・ホワイト) [名] a girl in Anne's class

awful (ひどく) [形] very bad or serious

mad (怒る) [形] angry

チャーリー・スローンの名がポーチの壁にエム・ホワイトの名前と一緒に書かれていて、エム・ホワイトはそれにひどく怒っていた。

Sam Boulter had “sassed” Mr. Phillips in class and Mr. Phillips whipped him and Sam’s father came down to the school and dared Mr. Phillips to lay a hand on one of his children again;

Sam Boulter (サム・ボルター) [名] a boy

sass (生意気) [動] to be rude to someone in authority

Sam's father (サムの父親) [名] Sam's dad

come down to (来る) [動] to move from a higher to a lower place

dare (言ってやる) [動] to have the courage to do something

lay a hand on (手を出す) [動] to touch someone or something

one of (1人) [名] a member of a group

サム・ボルターは授業中にフィリップス先生に「生意気」な口をきいて、フィリップス先生に鞭で打たれ、サムの父親が学校に来て、フィリップス先生にもう一度自分の子供に手を出してみろと言った。

and Mattie Andrews had a new red hood and a blue crossover with tassels on it and the airs she put on about it were perfectly sickening;

Mattie Andrews (マティー・アンドリュース) [名] a girl

have (着ている) [動] to be dressed in

hood (頭巾) [名] a covering for the head and neck

crossover (クロスオーバー) [名] a garment that crosses over the body

tassel (房飾り) [名] a tuft of loose threads or cords bound together at one end and used as an ornament

air (気取りよう) [名] a particular attitude or manner

perfectly (実に) [副] in a perfect way

マティー・アンドリュースは新しい赤い頭巾と房飾りのついた青いクロスオーバーを着ていて、その気取りようは実に胸が悪くなるほどだった。

and Lizzie Wright didn’t speak to Mamie Wilson because Mamie Wilson’s grown-up sister had cut out Lizzie Wright’s grown-up sister with her beau;

Lizzie Wright (リジー・ライト) [名] a girl

Mamie Wilson (マミー・ウィルソン) [名] a girl

cut out (横取りする) [動] to take something away from someone

beau (恋人) [名] a boyfriend or girlfriend

マミー・ウィルソンの大人のお姉さんがリジー・ライトの大人のお姉さんの恋人を横取りしたので、リジー・ライトはマミー・ウィルソンと口をきかなかった。

and everybody missed Anne so and wished she’s come to school again;

miss (寂しい) [動] feel sad or lonely because someone or something is not there

みんなアンがいなくて寂しいし、また学校に来てほしいと思っている。

and Gilbert Blythe—

ギルバート・ブライスは—

But Anne didn’t want to hear about Gilbert Blythe.

want to (したくない) [助] wish or desire to do something

hear about (聞く) [動] be told or informed about

しかしアンはギルバート・ブライスの話を聞きたくなかった。

She jumped up hurriedly and said suppose they go in and have some raspberry cordial.

jump up (立ち上がる) [動] rise quickly to one's feet

hurriedly (急いで) [副] in a hurry

raspberry cordial (ラズベリーコーディアル) [名] a sweet fruit-flavored drink

彼女は急いで立ち上がり、中に入ってラズベリーコーディアルでも飲もうと言った。

Anne looked on the second shelf of the room pantry but there was no bottle of raspberry cordial there.

look on (見る) [動] to look at something

pantry (食料貯蔵室) [名] a small room in which food, dishes, and sometimes silverware are stored

アンは食料貯蔵室の二段目の棚を見たが、そこにはラズベリーコーディアルの瓶はなかった。

Search revealed it away back on the top shelf.

search (探す) [動] try to find something by looking or otherwise seeking carefully and thoroughly

reveal (見つける) [動] make (something) known or apparent

away back (奥) [名] the furthest part of a room, area, or container

top shelf (一番上の棚) [名] the highest shelf in a room or cupboard

探してみると、一番上の棚の奥にあった。

Anne put it on a tray and set it on the table with a tumbler.

tumbler (タンブラー) [名] a drinking glass with a flat bottom and straight sides

アンはそれをトレイに載せ、タンブラーと共にテーブルに置いた。

“Now, please help yourself, Diana,” she said politely.

help oneself (どうぞ) [動] take or use something without asking for permission

「さあ、どうぞ、ダイアナ」と彼女は丁寧に言った。

“I don’t believe I’ll have any just now.

「今は飲まないよ。

I don’t feel as if I wanted any after all those apples.”

あんなにリンゴを食べた後では、飲みたいとは思わないよ」

Diana poured herself out a tumblerful, looked at its bright-red hue admiringly, and then sipped it daintily.

brightly (鮮やかに) [副] in a bright manner

sip (飲む) [動] drink in small quantities

daintily (上品に) [副] in a dainty manner

ダイアナはタンブラーに一杯注ぎ、その鮮やかな赤い色をうっとりと眺め、それから上品に飲んだ。

“That’s awfully nice raspberry cordial, Anne,” she said.

nice (おいしい) [形] pleasant to the taste

「とてもおいしいラズベリーコーディアルね、アン」と彼女は言った。

“I didn’t know raspberry cordial was so nice.”

「ラズベリーコーディアルってこんなにおいしいなんて知らなかったよ」

“I’m real glad you like it.

「気に入ってくれて本当にうれしいよ。

Take as much as you want.

take (飲む) [動] to drink

好きなだけ飲んでね。

I’m going to run out and stir the fire up.

run out (走って行く) [動] leave a place quickly

stir up (起こす) [動] cause to be active or excited

ちょっと走って火を起こしてくるよ。

There are so many responsibilities on a person’s mind when they’re keeping house, isn’t there?”

so many (とても多い) [形] a lot of

on one's mind (心にある) [名] something that is being thought about or considered

they're (彼らは) [代] people in general

keeping house (家を守る) [動] to take care of a house and the people who live in it

isn't there (だよね) [他] used in speech as a way of inviting agreement or confirmation

家を守っている人には、たくさんの責任があるよね?」

When Anne came back from the kitchen Diana was drinking her second glassful of cordial;

glassful (グラス1杯) [名] the amount that a glass will hold

アンが台所から戻ってくると、ダイアナは2杯目のコーディアルを楽しんでいた。

and, being entreated thereto by Anne, she offered no particular objection to the drinking of a third.

being entreated (勧められて) [動] ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do something

third (3杯目) [名] the ordinal number of three

アンに勧められて、3杯目を飲むのにも特に反対しなかった。

The tumblerfuls were generous ones and the raspberry cordial was certainly very nice.

tumblerful (グラス一杯) [名] the amount that a tumbler can hold

generous (たっぷり) [形] more than enough

グラスにはたっぷり注がれ、ラズベリーのコーディアルは確かにとてもおいしかった。

“The nicest I ever drank,” said Diana.

「今まで飲んだ中で一番おいしい」とダイアナは言った。

“It’s ever so much nicer than Mrs. Lynde’s, although she brags of hers so much.

Mrs. Lynde's (リンド夫人の) [名] the wife of Mr. Lynde

brag (自慢する) [動] to speak too proudly about oneself or one's achievements

「リンド夫人のよりずっとおいしいよ。

It doesn’t taste a bit like hers.”

taste (味がする) [動] to have a particular flavor

リンド夫人のはあんなに自慢してるけど、全然違うよ」

“I should think Marilla’s raspberry cordial would prob’ly be much nicer than Mrs. Lynde’s,” said Anne loyally.

loyally (忠実に) [副] in a loyal manner

「マリラさんのラズベリーのコーディアルはリンド夫人のよりずっとおいしいと思うよ」とアンは忠実に言った。

“Marilla is a famous cook.

cook (料理) [名] a person who prepares and cooks food

「マリラさんは料理が上手なの。

She is trying to teach me to cook but I assure you, Diana, it is uphill work.

uphill (難しい) [形] requiring great effort

私に料理を教えようとしてくれてるんだけど、ダイアナ、本当に難しいよ。

There’s so little scope for imagination in cookery.

料理には想像力の余地がほとんどないの。

You just have to go by rules.

go by (従う) [動] to be guided by or based on

rule (ルール) [名] a principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, arrangement, etc

ただルールに従わなきゃいけないの。

The last time I made a cake I forgot to put the flour in.

last time (この前) [名] the previous occasion

この前ケーキを作ったときは小麦粉を入れ忘れちゃった。

I was thinking the loveliest story about you and me, Diana.

story (物語) [名] a tale about a series of events, true or fictional

ダイアナ、あなたと私についての素敵な物語を考えていたの。

I thought you were desperately ill with smallpox and everybody deserted you, but I went boldly to your bedside and nursed you back to life;

ill (病気) [形] suffering from a disease or period of sickness affecting the body and mind

smallpox (天然痘) [名] an acute contagious viral disease characterized by high fever and the formation of vesicles and pustules on the skin

boldly (大胆に) [副] in a confident and courageous manner

bedside (枕元) [名] the space beside a bed

nurse (看病する) [動] care for a sick or infirm person

back to life (生き返らせる) [動] return to a normal state of health

あなたが天然痘でひどく病気で誰もがあなたを見捨てたと思ったけど、私は大胆にあなたの枕元に行き、あなたを看病して生き返らせた。

and then I took the smallpox and died and I was buried under those poplar trees in the graveyard and you planted a rosebush by my grave and watered it with your tears;

plant (植える) [動] put (a plant) in the ground and cover with earth for growth

rosebush (バラの木) [名] a shrub that bears roses

water (水をやる) [動] pour water on (a plant)

そして私は天然痘にかかって死んで、墓場のあのポプラの木の下に埋められ、あなたは私の墓のそばにバラの木を植えて、涙で水をやった。

and you never, never forgot the friend of your youth who sacrificed her life for you.

sacrifice (犠牲にする) [動] give up something important for the sake of achieving something else

そしてあなたは、あなたのために命を犠牲にした若い頃の友人を決して忘れなかった。

Oh, it was such a pathetic tale, Diana.

pathetic (悲しい) [形] arousing pity, especially through vulnerability or sadness

ああ、それはとても悲しい物語だったよ、ダイアナ。

The tears just rained down over my cheeks while I mixed the cake.

rain down (降り注ぐ) [動] fall in large quantities

mix (混ぜる) [動] combine or blend together

ケーキを混ぜている間、涙が頬に降り注いだ。

But I forgot the flour and the cake was a dismal failure.

flour (小麦粉) [名] a powder made by grinding grain, especially wheat, and used to make bread, cakes, and pastry

dismal (ひどい) [形] causing a feeling of gloom or depression

failure (失敗作) [名] the lack of success in doing or achieving something

でも小麦粉を入れ忘れて、ケーキはひどい失敗作になってしまった。

Flour is so essential to cakes, you know.

essential (重要) [形] absolutely necessary; extremely important

小麦粉はケーキにとても重要だよ。

Marilla was very cross and I don’t wonder.

cross (怒っている) [形] angry or annoyed

wonder (不思議ではない) [動] be curious or surprised about something

マリラはとても怒っていたけど、不思議ではないよ。

I’m a great trial to her.

私は彼女にとって大きな試練だ。

She was terribly mortified about the pudding sauce last week.

be terribly mortified (ひどく悔しがる) [動] to feel very embarrassed, ashamed, or humiliated

pudding sauce (プディングソース) [名] a sweet sauce served with pudding

彼女は先週のプディングソースのことでひどく悔しがっていた。

We had a plum pudding for dinner on Tuesday and there was half the pudding and a pitcherful of sauce left over.

plum pudding (プラムプディング) [名] a rich boiled or steamed pudding made of flour, suet, raisins, currants, and spices

Tuesday (火曜日) [名] the day of the week before Wednesday and following Monday

pudding (プディング) [名] a dessert made of a soft, creamy substance

pitcherful (ピッチャーいっぱい) [名] the amount that a pitcher can hold

sauce (ソース) [名] a liquid or semi-liquid substance served with food to add moistness and flavor

火曜日の夕食にプラムプディングを食べたんだけど、プディングの半分とソースがピッチャーいっぱい残った。

Marilla said there was enough for another dinner and told me to set it on the pantry shelf and cover it.

pantry (食器棚) [名] a room where food, dishes, and sometimes silverware are stored

cover (蓋をする) [動] to place something over or in front of something else in order to protect or conceal it

マリラは、もう一度夕食に食べられるくらい残っていると言って、食器棚の棚に置いて蓋をするように言った。

I meant to cover it just as much as could be, Diana, but when I carried it in I was imagining I was a nun—of course I’m a Protestant but I imagined I was a Catholic—taking the veil to bury a broken heart in cloistered seclusion;

carry (運び込む) [動] to take or bring something from one place to another

nun (修道女) [名] a member of a religious community of women

Protestant (プロテスタント) [名] a member of one of the Christian churches that separated from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation

Catholic (カトリック) [名] a member of the Roman Catholic Church

take the veil (ベールをかぶる) [動] to become a nun

broken heart (傷ついた心) [名] a feeling of sadness or disappointment

cloistered seclusion (修道院の隔離された場所) [名] a place where nuns live and work

できるだけ蓋をしようと思ったんだけど、ダイアナ、それを運び込んだとき、私は自分が修道女だと想像していたのよ。もちろん私はプロテスタントだけど、カトリックだと想像して、傷ついた心を修道院の隔離された場所に埋めるためにベールをかぶっていたの。

and I forgot all about covering the pudding sauce.

プディングソースに蓋をすることをすっかり忘れてしまった。

I thought of it next morning and ran to the pantry.

翌朝、それを思い出して食器棚に駆け込んだ。

Diana, fancy if you can my extreme horror at finding a mouse drowned in that pudding sauce!

fancy (想像する) [動] to form a mental image of something

horror (恐怖) [名] an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust

ダイアナ、あのプディングソースにネズミが溺れているのを見つけたときの私の恐怖を想像してみて!

I lifted the mouse out with a spoon and threw it out in the yard and then I washed the spoon in three waters.

spoon (スプーン) [名] an implement with a handle and a shallow bowl-shaped container

throw (捨てる) [動] propel an object with force

私はスプーンでネズミをすくい上げて庭に捨て、スプーンを三回洗った。

Marilla was out milking and I fully intended to ask her when she came in if I’d give the sauce to the pigs;

pig (豚) [名] an omnivorous domesticated hoofed mammal that is widely kept for its meat

マリラは牛の乳搾りに出かけていて、私は彼女が戻ってきたら、そのソースを豚にあげてもいいか聞こうと思っていた。

but when she did come in I was imagining that I was a frost fairy going through the woods turning the trees red and yellow, whichever they wanted to be, so I never thought about the pudding sauce again and Marilla sent me out to pick apples.

go through (歩き回る) [動] move through or across

whichever (どちらでも) [代] no matter which

でも彼女が戻ってきたとき、私は自分が森の中を歩き回って木々を赤や黄色に変えていく霜の妖精だと想像していたので、プディングソースのことはすっかり忘れてしまい、マリラは私をリンゴ狩りに行かせた。

Well, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Ross from Spencervale came here that morning.

Chester Ross (チェスター・ロス) [名] a person's name

Spencervale (スペンサーヴェイル) [名] a place name

that morning (あの朝) [名] the morning of the day being discussed

あの朝、スペンサーヴェイルのチェスター・ロス夫妻がここに来たの。

You know they are very stylish people, especially Mrs. Chester Ross.

stylish (おしゃれな) [形] having a good sense of style

彼らはとてもおしゃれな人たちで、特にチェスター・ロス夫人はね。

When Marilla called me in dinner was all ready and everybody was at the table.

マリラが私を呼んだときには、夕食の準備はすべて整い、みんなが食卓についていた。

I tried to be as polite and dignified as I could be, for I wanted Mrs. Chester Ross to think I was a ladylike little girl even if I wasn’t pretty.

dignified (威厳のある) [形] having or showing a serious and impressive manner

Mrs. Chester Ross (チェスター・ロス夫人) [名] the wife of Chester Ross

私はできるだけ礼儀正しく、威厳のある態度をとるように努めた。チェスター・ロス夫人に、私が美人ではないにしても、上品な少女だと思ってもらいたかったからだ。

Everything went right until I saw Marilla coming with the plum pudding in one hand and the pitcher of pudding sauce warmed up, in the other.

go right (順調である) [動] proceed in a satisfactory manner

pitcher (ピッチャー) [名] a container with a handle and a spout for pouring its contents

warm up (温める) [動] make or become warm or warmer

マリラが片手にプラムプディング、もう片方の手に温めたプディングソースのピッチャーを持ってやってくるまでは、すべてが順調だった。

Diana, that was a terrible moment.

ダイアナ、それはひどい瞬間だった。

I remembered everything and I just stood up in my place and shrieked out ‘Marilla, you mustn’t use that pudding sauce.

shriek (金切り声を上げる) [動] utter a high-pitched piercing cry

私はすべてを思い出し、自分の席から立ち上がって「マリラ、そのプディングソースは使ってはいけない。

There was a mouse drowned in it.

ネズミが溺れていたよ」と叫んだ。

I forgot to tell you before.’

前に言うのを忘れていたの」

Oh, Diana, I shall never forget that awful moment if I live to be a hundred.

hundred (百) [名] the number 100

ああ、ダイアナ、私が百歳まで生きてもあの恐ろしい瞬間を忘れることはできないだろう。

Mrs. Chester Ross just looked at me and I thought I would sink through the floor with mortification.

mortification (恥ずかしさ) [名] a feeling of shame or humiliation

チェスター・ロス夫人はただ私を見つめて、私は恥ずかしさで床に沈んでしまうかと思った。

She is such a perfect housekeeper and fancy what she must have thought of us.

housekeeper (主婦) [名] a person who manages a household

彼女は完璧な主婦で、私たちのことをどう思ったか想像してみて。

Marilla turned red as fire but she never said a word—then.

turn red (赤くなる) [動] become red

fire (火) [名] the state of matter in which substances undergo combustion

say a word (一言も言わない) [動] say something

マリラは火のように赤くなったが、一言も言わなかった。

She just carried that sauce and pudding out and brought in some strawberry preserves.

pudding (プリン) [名] a sweet dessert made with milk, sugar, and other ingredients

strawberry (イチゴ) [名] a small red fruit with a green stem

彼女はただそのソースとプリンを運び出し、イチゴのジャムを持って来た。

She even offered me some, but I couldn’t

彼女は私にも勧めてくれたが、私はできなかった。

Diana had stood up very unsteadily;

ダイアナは非常に不安定に立ち上がった。

then she sat down again, putting her hands to her head.

それから彼女は再び座り、両手を頭に当てた。

“I’m—I’m awful sick,” she said, a little thickly.

sick (具合が悪い) [形] affected by illness or nausea

thickly (ぼんやりと) [副] in a dense or heavy manner

「私は、私はひどく具合が悪い」と彼女は少しぼんやりと言った。

“I—I—must go right home.”

「私は、私は、すぐに家に帰らなければならない」

“Oh, you mustn’t dream of going home without your tea,” cried Anne in distress.

dream of (夢にも思う) [動] to think of something as a possibility

「ああ、お茶を飲まずに帰るなんて夢にも思ってはいけない」とアンは困惑して叫んだ。

“I’ll get it right off—I’ll go and put the tea down this very minute.”

put down (入れる) [動] to place something in a lower position

this very minute (今すぐ) [名] the present moment

「すぐに用意するよ、今すぐお茶を入れてくる」

“I must go home,” repeated Diana, stupidly but determinedly.

stupidly (ぼんやりと) [副] in a foolish or unintelligent manner

「家に帰らなければならない」とダイアナはぼんやりとしながらも決然と繰り返した。

“Let me get you a lunch anyhow,” implored Anne.

get (食べる) [動] eat

「とにかくお昼ご飯を食べさせて」とアンは懇願した。

“Let me give you a bit of fruit cake and some of the cherry preserves.

bit (少し) [名] a small piece or amount

some (少し) [限] an unspecified amount or number of

「フルーツケーキとチェリージャムを少しあげるよ。

Lie down on the sofa for a little while and you’ll be better.

lie down (横になる) [動] to be in or move into a resting position in which the body is resting on a surface

be better (良くなる) [動] to become more desirable or satisfactory

ソファに少し横になれば良くなるよ。

Where do you feel bad?”

feel bad (具合が悪い) [動] to be unwell

どこが具合が悪いの?」

“I must go home,” said Diana, and that was all she would say.

「家に帰らなくちゃ」とダイアナは言ったが、それだけだった。

In vain Anne pleaded.

アンが懇願しても無駄だった。

“I never heard of company going home without tea,” she mourned.

hear of (聞いたことがない) [動] be aware of the existence or occurrence of

go home (帰す) [動] return to one's own home

「お茶も出さずに客を帰すなんて聞いたことがない」と彼女は嘆いた。

“Oh, Diana, do you suppose that it’s possible you’re really taking the smallpox?

「ああ、ダイアナ、本当に天然痘にかかっているかもしれないと思う?

If you are I’ll go and nurse you, you can depend on that.

depend (頼る) [動] be controlled or determined by

もしそうなら、私が行って看病するよ、頼ってちょうだい。

I’ll never forsake you.

forsake (見捨てる) [動] to give up or renounce

絶対に見捨てないよ。

But I do wish you’d stay till after tea.

でも、お茶が終わるまでいてほしいよ。

Where do you feel bad?”

どこが具合が悪いの?」

“I’m awful dizzy,” said Diana.

「ひどくめまいがするよ」とダイアナは言った。

And indeed, she walked very dizzily.

indeed (実際) [副] really; truly; in fact

dizzily (めまいがする様子で) [副] in a dizzy manner

実際、彼女はめまいがする様子で歩いていた。

Anne, with tears of disappointment in her eyes, got Diana’s hat and went with her as far as the Barry yard fence.

far (まで) [副] to or at a great distance

fence (塀) [名] a barrier of wood or wire enclosing an area of ground

アンは失望の涙を目に浮かべながら、ダイアナの帽子を取り、バリー家の庭の塀まで一緒に行った。

Then she wept all the way back to Green Gables, where she sorrowfully put the remainder of the raspberry cordial back into the pantry and got tea ready for Matthew and Jerry, with all the zest gone out of the performance.

sorrowfully (悲しそうに) [副] in a sorrowful manner

zest (熱意) [名] great enthusiasm and energy

それから彼女はグリーン・ゲイブルズまでずっと泣きながら帰り、そこで悲しそうに残りのラズベリー酒を食器棚に戻し、マシューとジェリーのためにお茶の準備をしたが、その動作には全く熱意がなかった。

The next day was Sunday and as the rain poured down in torrents from dawn till dusk Anne did not stir abroad from Green Gables.

next day (次の日) [名] the day after today

rain (雨) [名] water falling from the sky

pour down (降り続く) [動] to rain heavily

dawn (夜明け) [名] the time of day when light first appears in the sky

dusk (夕暮れ) [名] the time of day when the sun is setting

stir abroad (外に出ない) [動] to go outside

次の日は日曜日で、夜明けから夕暮れまで雨が激しく降り続いたので、アンはグリーン・ゲイブルズから外に出なかった。

Monday afternoon Marilla sent her down to Mrs. Lynde’s on an errand.

errand (用事) [名] a short trip to do something, especially a task for someone else

月曜日の午後、マリラは用事で彼女をリンド夫人の家に行かせた。

In a very short space of time Anne came flying back up the lane with tears rolling down her cheeks.

in a very short space of time (ほんの短時間のうちに) [副] in a very short time

come flying back (駆け戻ってくる) [動] come back very quickly

roll down (流れる) [動] move or cause to move in a particular direction by turning over and over

ほんの短時間のうちに、アンは涙をほほに流しながら小道を駆け戻ってきた。

Into the kitchen she dashed and flung herself face downward on the sofa in an agony.

dash (駆け込む) [動] move or travel quickly

彼女は台所に駆け込み、苦悶のあまりソファにうつ伏せに倒れ込んだ。

“Whatever has gone wrong now, Anne?” queried Marilla in doubt and dismay.

go wrong (いけなくなる) [動] to not happen in the way that was expected or intended

「今度は何がいけなかったんだい、アン?」マリラは疑問と困惑で尋ねた。

“I do hope you haven’t gone and been saucy to Mrs. Lynde again.”

be saucy to (生意気な口をきく) [動] be rude to

「またリンド夫人に生意気な口をきかなかったでしょうね。」

No answer from Anne save more tears and stormier sobs!

save (だけ) [動] except for

stormier (激しい) [形] very strong or violent

アンからの返事は、涙と激しいすすり泣きだけだった。

“Anne Shirley, when I ask you a question I want to be answered.

「アン・シャーリー、私が質問したら答えてほしい。

Sit right up this very minute and tell me what you are crying about.”

right up (すぐに) [副] immediately

今すぐ起き上がって、何を泣いているのか言いなさい。」

Anne sat up, tragedy personified.

tragedy (悲劇) [名] a drama with an unhappy ending

personify (擬人化する) [動] represent as a person

アンは悲劇の化身のように起き上がった。

“Mrs. Lynde was up to see Mrs. Barry today and Mrs. Barry was in an awful state,” she wailed.

state (状態) [名] the way that something is, especially with regard to its appearance, quality, or condition

「リンド夫人が今日バリー夫人に会いに行ったら、バリー夫人はひどい状態だったんです」とアンは泣き叫んだ。

“She says that I set Diana drunk Saturday and sent her home in a disgraceful condition.

Saturday (土曜日) [名] the day of the week before Sunday and following Friday

set (酔わせる) [動] cause to be drunk

drunk (酔った) [形] affected by alcohol to the extent of losing control of one's faculties or behavior

condition (状態) [名] the state of something, especially with regard to its appearance, quality, or working order

「私が土曜日にダイアナを酔わせて、恥ずべき状態で家に帰したって言うんです。

And she says I must be a thoroughly bad, wicked little girl and she’s never, never going to let Diana play with me again.

wicked (意地悪な) [形] deliberately cruel or harmful

そして、私は本当に悪い、意地悪な女の子に違いない、ダイアナに二度と私と遊ばせることは絶対にない、って言うんです。

Oh, Marilla, I’m just overcome with woe.”

overcome (打ちひしがれる) [動] defeat or overpower

ああ、マリラ、私は悲しみに打ちひしがれてしまいました」

Marilla stared in blank amazement.

blank (ぼんやり) [形] lacking interest or expression

マリラはぼんやりと驚いて見つめた。

“Set Diana drunk!” she said when she found her voice.

find one's voice (声が出る) [動] to be able to speak or express oneself

「ダイアナを酔わせた!」声が出ると彼女は言った。

“Anne are you or Mrs. Barry crazy?

crazy (狂っている) [形] having a mental disorder of a specified type

「アン、あなたか、バリーさんが狂っているの?

What on earth did you give her?”

いったい何を彼女に飲ませたの?」

“Not a thing but raspberry cordial,” sobbed Anne.

sob (すすり泣く) [動] cry with short, convulsive gasps

「ラズベリーコーディアル以外何も」アンはすすり泣いた。

“I never thought raspberry cordial would set people drunk, Marilla—not even if they drank three big tumblerfuls as Diana did.

set people drunk (人を酔わせる) [動] make someone drunk

tumblerfuls (グラス一杯) [名] the amount a tumbler can hold

「ラズベリーコーディアルでは人が酔うなんて考えもしなかったよ、マリラ、ダイアナが飲んだように大きなグラス3杯飲んだとしても。

Oh, it sounds so—so—like Mrs. Thomas’s husband!

ああ、それはとても、とても、トーマスさんの夫みたいに聞こえるよ!

But I didn’t mean to set her drunk.”

でも、彼女を酔わせようとしたわけじゃないよ。」

“Drunk fiddlesticks!” said Marilla, marching to the sitting room pantry.

marching (歩きながら) [動] walk in a military manner with regular and measured tread

「酔ったなんてナンセンス!」マリラは居間の食器棚に向かって歩きながら言った。

There on the shelf was a bottle which she at once recognized as one containing some of her three-year-old homemade currant wine for which she was celebrated in Avonlea, although certain of the stricter sort, Mrs. Barry among them, disapproved strongly of it.

on the shelf (棚の上に) [前] on a shelf

three-year-old (3年前の) [形] three years old

homemade (自家製の) [形] made in the home

currant wine (カシスワイン) [名] a wine made from blackcurrants

celebrate (評判だ) [動] to have a party or special event

certain of (ある種の) [限] some of

stricter (厳格な) [形] very strict

among them (その中の) [前] in a group of people or things

棚の上に、彼女がすぐに見覚えのある瓶があった。それは彼女が3年前に作った自家製のカシスワインで、アヴォンリーでは評判だったが、バリー夫人のような厳格な人は強く反対していた。

And at the same time Marilla recollected that she had put the bottle of raspberry cordial down in the cellar instead of in the pantry as she had told Anne.

at the same time (同時に) [副] at the same moment

そして同時に、マリラはラズベリーコーディアルを入れた瓶を、アンに言ったように食器棚ではなく、地下室に置いたことを思い出した。

She went back to the kitchen with the wine bottle in her hand.

彼女はワインの瓶を手に台所に戻った。

Her face was twitching in spite of herself.

彼女の顔は、彼女の意志に反して引きつっていた。

“Anne, you certainly have a genius for getting into trouble.

get into (巻き込まれる) [動] become involved in something

「アン、あなたは確かにトラブルに巻き込まれることに天才的ね。

You went and gave Diana currant wine instead of raspberry cordial.

currant (カラント) [名] a small black or red berry

wine (ワイン) [名] an alcoholic drink typically made from fermented grape juice

instead (代わりに) [前] as an alternative or substitute for

あなたはダイアナにラズベリーコーディアルではなく、カラントワインを与えてしまった。

Didn’t you know the difference yourself?”

あなたは違いを知らなかったの?」

“I never tasted it,” said Anne.

taste (味見する) [動] to try the flavor of something by taking a small amount into the mouth

「私はそれを味見したことがありませんでした」とアンは言った。

“I thought it was the cordial.

「私はそれがコーディアルだと思っていました。

I meant to be so—so—hospitable. Diana got awfully sick and had to go home.

hospitable (親切な) [形] friendly and welcoming to guests and visitors

sick (気分が悪い) [形] affected by nausea

私はとてもとても親切にしようとしたのです。ダイアナはひどく気分が悪くなって、家に帰らなければなりませんでした。

Mrs. Barry told Mrs. Lynde she was simply dead drunk.

Mrs. Lynde (リンドさん) [名] a woman

dead drunk (酔っ払う) [形] very drunk

バリーさんはリンドさんに彼女はただ酔っ払っていただけだと言いました。

She just laughed silly-like when her mother asked her what was the matter and went to sleep and slept for hours.

彼女は母親がどうしたのかと尋ねると、ただばかげたように笑って、眠りについて何時間も眠った。

Her mother smelled her breath and knew she was drunk.

smell (匂いを嗅ぐ) [動] to sense the odor of something

彼女の母親は彼女の息の匂いを嗅いで、彼女が酔っていることを知った。

She had a fearful headache all day yesterday.

have a headache (頭痛がする) [動] to feel pain in the head

all day (一日中) [名] the entire day

彼女は昨日一日中ひどい頭痛がした。

Mrs. Barry is so indignant.

be indignant (憤慨している) [動] feeling or showing anger or annoyance at something considered unfair and unacceptable

バリーさんはとても憤慨している。

She will never believe but what I did it on purpose.”

彼女は私がわざとやったとしか信じないだろう。」

“I should think she would better punish Diana for being so greedy as to drink three glassfuls of anything,” said Marilla shortly.

greedy (欲張り) [形] having or showing an intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth or power

glassful (一杯) [名] the amount a glass can hold

「私は彼女が何でも三杯も飲むほど欲張りだったダイアナを罰した方がいいと思う」とマリラは短く言った。

“Why, three of those big glasses would have made her sick even if it had only been cordial.

even if (たとえ) [接] although; even though

「なぜって、あの大きなグラスを三杯も飲めば、たとえそれがただの甘い飲み物だったとしても気分が悪くなるでしょう。

Well, this story will be a nice handle for those folks who are so down on me for making currant wine, although I haven’t made any for three years ever since I found out that the minister didn’t approve.

まあ、この話は、私がスグリ酒を作ったことで私を非難する人々にとっていい口実になるだろう、牧師が認めていないことを知って以来、私は3年間作っていないのに。

I just kept that bottle for sickness.

sickness (病気) [名] a disease or period of sickness affecting the body and mind

私はただ病気のためにあの瓶を取っておいたのです。

There, there, child, don’t cry.

there (よしよし) [間] used to comfort a child

よしよし、泣くな。

I can’t see as you were to blame although I’m sorry it happened so.”

blame (責める) [動] hold (someone or something) responsible for a fault or wrong

happen (起きる) [動] take place; occur

あんたが悪いとは思えないけど、こんなことが起きて残念だ」

“I must cry,” said Anne.

「泣かずにはいられないよ」とアンは言った。

“My heart is broken.

「心が張り裂けそう。

The stars in their courses fight against me, Marilla.

fight against (反対する) [動] be against or opposed to

星が私に反対しているのよ、マリラ。

Diana and I are parted forever.

be parted (別れる) [動] be separated

ダイアナと私は永遠に別れてしまった。

Oh, Marilla, I little dreamed of this when first we swore our vows of friendship.”

little (少しも) [副] to a small extent

ああ、マリラ、初めて友情の誓いを立てた時はこんなことになるなんて夢にも思わなかったよ」

“Don’t be foolish, Anne.

be foolish (馬鹿なこと言う) [動] be silly or unwise

「馬鹿なこと言うんじゃない、アン。

Mrs. Barry will think better of it when she finds you’re not to blame.

think better of (考え直す) [動] to change your mind about something you have decided to do

find (分かる) [動] to discover or notice something

blame (悪くない) [名] responsibility for a fault or wrong

バリーさんはあなたが悪くないと分かれば考え直すよ。

I suppose she thinks you’ve done it for a silly joke or something of that sort.

silly (馬鹿げた) [形] foolish or stupid

バリーさんはあなたが馬鹿げた冗談か何かでやったと思っているのよ。

You’d best go up this evening and tell her how it was.”

今晩行って、事情を説明したらいいよ」

“My courage fails me at the thought of facing Diana’s injured mother,” sighed Anne.

face (会う) [動] be opposite or in front of

「ダイアナの傷ついたお母さんに会う勇気がないよ」とアンはため息をついた。

“I wish you’d go, Marilla.

「マリラ、あなたが行ってくれたらいいのに。

You’re so much more dignified than I am.

私よりずっと威厳があるもの。

Likely she’d listen to you quicker than to me.”

listen to (言うことを聞く) [動] to pay attention to someone or something

quicker (より早く) [形] comparative form of quick

than (より) [接] used to introduce the second element in a comparison

私よりあなたの言うことを聞くと思うよ」

“Well, I will,” said Marilla, reflecting that it would probably be the wiser course.

I will (そうするよ) [動] used to express a strong intention or determination

reflecting (考えた) [動] think carefully about something

course (道) [名] a way of doing or proceeding

「そうね、そうするよ」とマリラは答え、それが賢明な道だろうと考えた。

“Don’t cry any more, Anne.

「もう泣かないで、アン。

It will be all right.”

be all right (大丈夫である) [動] be satisfactory or acceptable

大丈夫よ」

Marilla had changed her mind about it being all right by the time she got back from Orchard Slope.

change one's mind (考えを変える) [動] to decide to do or think something different from what you had previously decided or thought

by the time (までに) [接] before a particular time

get back (戻ってくる) [動] to return to a place or situation

マリラはオーチャード・スロープから戻ってくるまでに、大丈夫だという考えを変えていた。

Anne was watching for her coming and flew to the porch door to meet her.

watch for (待つ) [動] be on the lookout for

fly to (飛んで行く) [動] move or travel quickly

アンはマリラが帰ってくるのを待っていて、彼女を迎えに玄関に飛んで行った。

“Oh, Marilla, I know by your face that it’s been no use,” she said sorrowfully.

use (無駄) [名] the action of using something or the state of being used

「ああ、マリラ、あなたの顔を見れば無駄だったってわかるよ」と彼女は悲しそうに言った。

“Mrs. Barry won’t forgive me?”

「バリーさんは私を許してくれないの?」

“Mrs. Barry indeed!” snapped Marilla.

snap (きっぱり言う) [動] say something quickly and in an angry way

「バリーさんだって!」とマリラはきっぱり言った。

“Of all the unreasonable women I ever saw she’s the worst.

unreasonable (理不尽な) [形] not guided by or based on good sense

「私が今まで見た中で一番理不尽な女性だ。

I told her it was all a mistake and you weren’t to blame, but she just simply didn’t believe me.

全部間違いで、あなたを責めるべきではないと彼女に言ったが、彼女は私を信じなかった。

And she rubbed it well in about my currant wine and how I’d always said it couldn’t have the least effect on anybody.

rub in (こすりつける) [動] to emphasize something in a way that is annoying

effect (影響) [名] a change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause

そして彼女は私のカシスワインについて、そして私がいつも誰にも影響を与えることはできないと言っていたことをよくこすりつけた。

I just told her plainly that currant wine wasn’t meant to be drunk three tumblerfuls at a time and that if a child I had to do with was so greedy I’d sober her up with a right good spanking.”

three tumblerfuls (3杯) [名] three glasses full of something

sober (酔い覚まし) [動] make or become sober

right good spanking (正しいお尻叩き) [名] a proper spanking

私はカシスワインは一度に3杯も飲むものではないし、もし私の子供がそんなに欲張りだったら、私は彼女を正しいお尻叩きで酔い覚ましさせるだろうと彼女に言った。」

Marilla whisked into the kitchen, grievously disturbed, leaving a very much distracted little soul in the porch behind her.

マリラはひどく混乱して台所へ急ぎ、彼女の後ろのポーチに非常に混乱した小さな魂を残した。

Presently Anne stepped out bareheaded into the chill autumn dusk;

bareheaded (帽子もかぶらずに) [形] not wearing a hat

chill (肌寒い) [形] cold in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable

やがてアンは帽子もかぶらずに肌寒い秋の夕暮れの中に踏み出した。

very determinedly and steadily she took her way down through the sere clover field over the log bridge and up through the spruce grove, lighted by a pale little moon hanging low over the western woods.

take one's way (行く) [動] to go

sere (枯れた) [形] withered

log (丸太) [名] a part of a tree that has been cut

lighted (照らされた) [動] to be illuminated

hanging (ぶら下がる) [動] to be suspended

western (西の) [形] of or relating to the west

彼女は非常に決然と着実に、枯れたクローバー畑を下り、丸太橋を渡り、西の森の低い所にぶら下がっている青白い小さな月に照らされたトウヒの木立を上って行った。

Mrs. Barry, coming to the door in answer to a timid knock, found a white-lipped eager-eyed suppliant on the doorstep.

come to the door (ドアを開ける) [動] open the door

timid (臆病な) [形] showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened

knock (ノック) [名] a sharp blow or tap

white-lipped (唇を白くして) [形] having pale lips

eager-eyed (熱心な目で) [形] having eyes that show a strong feeling or wish

suppliant (懇願する人) [名] a person who asks for something humbly or earnestly

バリー夫人は、臆病なノックに答えてドアを開けると、玄関先に唇を白くして熱心な目で懇願する人が立っているのを見つけた。

Her face hardened.

harden (固くなる) [動] become hard or harder

彼女の顔は固くなった。

Mrs. Barry was a woman of strong prejudices and dislikes, and her anger was of the cold, sullen sort which is always hardest to overcome.

prejudice (偏見) [名] a preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience

dislike (嫌悪感) [名] a feeling of intense aversion

sullen (不機嫌な) [形] bad-tempered and sulky

バリー夫人は強い偏見と嫌悪感を持つ女性で、彼女の怒りは冷たく不機嫌なもので、いつも乗り越えるのが最も難しいものだった。

To do her justice, she really believed Anne had made Diana drunk out of sheer malice prepense, and she was honestly anxious to preserve her little daughter from the contamination of further intimacy with such a child.

sheer (純粋な) [形] nothing other than; unmixed or undiluted

malice (悪意) [名] the intention or desire to do evil; ill will

prepense (故意の) [形] deliberately intended or planned

contamination (汚染) [名] the action of contaminating; the state of being contaminated

intimacy (親密さ) [名] a close familiarity or friendship

彼女の正義を貫くために、彼女は本当にアンがダイアナを酔わせたのは、純粋な悪意からだと信じていたし、彼女は正直に自分の娘をそのような子供とのさらなる親密さの汚染から守りたいと心配していた。

“What do you want?” she said stiffly.

want (用) [名] a need or a wish

「何の用?」と彼女は堅苦しく言った。

Anne clasped her hands.

アンは手を握りしめた。

“Oh, Mrs. Barry, please forgive me.

「ああ、バリー夫人、どうか許してください。

I did not mean to—to—intoxicate Diana.

intoxicate (酔わせる) [動] make drunk or intoxicated

ダイアナを酔わせようとしたわけではありません。

How could I?

どうしてそんなことを?

Just imagine if you were a poor little orphan girl that kind people had adopted and you had just one bosom friend in all the world.

kind (親切な) [形] of a good or benevolent nature or disposition

想像してみて、もしあなたが親切な人に引き取られた貧しい孤児の少女で、世界中にたった一人の親友しかいなかったら。

Do you think you would intoxicate her on purpose?

わざと彼女を酔わせると思いますか?

I thought it was only raspberry cordial.

ラズベリーのコーディアルだけだと思っていました。

I was firmly convinced it was raspberry cordial.

ラズベリーのコーディアルだと確信していました。

Oh, please don’t say that you won’t let Diana play with me any more.

ああ、ダイアナにもう私と遊ばせないようになんて言わないでください。

If you do you will cover my life with a dark cloud of woe.”

dark cloud (暗雲) [名] a cloud that is dark in color

そうしたら私の人生は悲しみの暗雲に覆われてしまいます。」

This speech which would have softened good Mrs. Lynde’s heart in a twinkling, had no effect on Mrs. Barry except to irritate her still more.

soften (和らげる) [動] make or become less hard, harsh, or severe

twinkling (一瞬) [名] a very short period of time

irritate (苛立たせる) [動] make or become annoyed or slightly angry

この言葉は、善良なリンド夫人の心なら一瞬で和らげただろうが、バリー夫人にはさらに苛立たせる以外には何の効果もなかった。

She was suspicious of Anne’s big words and dramatic gestures and imagined that the child was making fun of her.

be suspicious of (疑う) [動] to have or show a feeling of doubt or distrust

dramatic gesture (劇的な身振り) [名] a movement of the body that expresses an idea or emotion

彼女はアンの仰々しい言葉遣いや劇的な身振りを疑い、この子が自分をからかっているのではないかと想像した。

So she said, coldly and cruelly:

coldly (冷たく) [副] in a cold manner

cruelly (残酷に) [副] in a cruel manner

そこで彼女は冷たく残酷に言った。

“I don’t think you are a fit little girl for Diana to associate with.

fit (ふさわしい) [形] good enough for a particular purpose

associate with (付き合う) [動] to be involved with someone or something

「あなたはダイアナが付き合うのにふさわしい少女ではないと思う。

You’d better go home and behave yourself.”

behave oneself (行儀よくする) [動] act in a proper or correct manner

家に帰って行儀よくしていた方がいい」

Anne’s lips quivered.

アンの唇が震えた。

“Won’t you let me see Diana just once to say farewell?” she implored.

say farewell (お別れの言葉を言う) [動] say goodbye

「お別れの言葉を言うためにダイアナに会わせていただけませんか?」と彼女は懇願した。

“Diana has gone over to Carmody with her father,” said Mrs. Barry, going in and shutting the door.

go over (行く) [動] move or travel from one place to another

go in (入る) [動] move or travel from outside to inside

「ダイアナは父親とカーモディに行ってしまった」とバリー夫人は言い、中に入ってドアを閉めた。

Anne went back to Green Gables calm with despair.

calm (落ち着き) [名] the quality or state of being calm

アンは絶望で落ち着きを取り戻し、グリーン・ゲイブルズに戻った。

“My last hope is gone,” she told Marilla.

「私の最後の望みは消えてしまった」と彼女はマリラに言った。

“I went up and saw Mrs. Barry myself and she treated me very insultingly.

treat (扱う) [動] behave towards or deal with in a certain way

insultingly (侮辱的に) [副] in a way that is rude and offensive

「私はバリー夫人に会いに行ったが、彼女は私をとても侮辱した。

Marilla, I do not think she is a well-bred woman.

マリラ、彼女は育ちの良い女性ではないと思う。

There is nothing more to do except to pray and I haven’t much hope that that’ll do much good because, Marilla, I do not believe that God Himself can do very much with such an obstinate person as Mrs. Barry.”

Himself (自身) [代] used to emphasize that a man did something

much (多く) [形] a great deal of; many

祈る以外に何もすることがないし、それがあまり役に立つとは思えない。マリラ、私は神様自身がバリー夫人のような頑固な人に対してあまり多くのことができるとは思えない。」

“Anne, you shouldn’t say such things” rebuked Marilla, striving to overcome that unholy tendency to laughter which she was dismayed to find growing upon her.

rebuke (叱る) [動] express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone)

strive (努力する) [動] make great efforts to achieve or obtain something

overcome (克服する) [動] succeed in dealing with (a problem or difficulty)

unholy (不浄な) [形] not concerned with religion or religious purposes

tendency (傾向) [名] an inclination or predisposition to do something

laughter (笑い) [名] the action or sound of laughing

「アン、そんなことを言ってはいけない」とマリラは叱り、自分の中に芽生えつつある不浄な笑いの傾向を克服しようと努力した。

And indeed, when she told the whole story to Matthew that night, she did laugh heartily over Anne’s tribulations.

whole (一部始終) [形] all of; the entire

そして実際、その夜マシューに一部始終を話したとき、彼女はアンの苦難を心から笑った。

But when she slipped into the east gable before going to bed and found that Anne had cried herself to sleep an unaccustomed softness crept into her face.

creep into (忍び寄る) [動] to move slowly and quietly, often in a way that is not noticed

しかし、寝る前に東の切妻に忍び込み、アンが泣き疲れて眠っているのを見つけると、彼女の顔には見慣れない優しさが忍び寄った。

“Poor little soul,” she murmured, lifting a loose curl of hair from the child’s tear-stained face.

murmur (つぶやく) [動] say something in a low voice

loose (ゆるい) [形] not held or tied together, or not held or fastened firmly

curl (巻き毛) [名] a piece of hair that has been curled

「かわいそうに」と彼女はつぶやき、子供の涙で汚れた顔から髪の毛のゆるい巻き毛を持ち上げた。

Then she bent down and kissed the flushed cheek on the pillow.

bend down (身をかがめる) [動] move your body so that your head is lower than your waist

flushed (赤くなった) [形] red in the face

それから彼女は身をかがめて、枕の上の赤くなった頬にキスをした。

Chapter XVII: A New Interest in Life

第17章: 人生の新たな関心事

The next afternoon Anne, bending over her patchwork at the kitchen window, happened to glance out and beheld Diana down by the Dryad’s Bubble beckoning mysteriously.

the next afternoon (翌日の午後) [名] the afternoon of the day after the current day

bend over (身をかがめる) [動] to move your body so that your head is lower than your waist

glance out (外を見る) [動] to look at something quickly

behold (見える) [動] to see or notice something

beckon (手招きする) [動] to make a gesture with your hand to show that you want someone to come to you

mysteriously (不思議そうに) [副] in a way that is difficult to understand or explain

翌日の午後、アンは台所の窓でパッチワークに身をかがめ、ふと外を見ると、ドライアドの泡のそばでダイアナが不思議そうに手招きしているのが見えた。

In a trice Anne was out of the house and flying down to the hollow, astonishment and hope struggling in her expressive eyes.

in a trice (すぐに) [副] in an instant

out of (外に) [前] not inside

fly down (飛び降りる) [動] move quickly through the air

struggle (浮かぶ) [動] make forceful or violent efforts to get free of or from

アンはすぐに家を出て、くぼ地に向かって飛び降り、驚きと希望が表情豊かな目に浮かんだ。

But the hope faded when she saw Diana’s dejected countenance.

dejected (落胆した) [形] sad and disappointed

しかし、ダイアナの落胆した顔を見て、希望は薄れた。

“Your mother hasn’t relented?” she gasped.

relent (許す) [動] become less severe or intense

「お母さんは許してくれなかったの?」と彼女は息を呑んだ。

Diana shook her head mournfully.

ダイアナは悲しげに首を横に振った。

“No; and oh, Anne, she says I’m never to play with you again.

「いいえ、アン、もう二度とあなたと遊んではいけないって。

I’ve cried and cried and I told her it wasn’t your fault, but it wasn’t any use.

泣いて泣いて、あなたのせいじゃないって言ったんだけど、無駄だった。

I had ever such a time coaxing her to let me come down and say good-bye to you.

have such a time (とても時間がかかった) [動] to have a lot of fun

coax (説得する) [動] to persuade someone to do something by being gentle or kind

let (許す) [動] to allow or permit

say good-bye (さよならを言う) [動] to express a farewell

ここに降りてきてあなたにさよならを言うのを許してくれるように説得するのに、とても時間がかかったよ。

She said I was only to stay ten minutes and she’s timing me by the clock.”

time (時間を計る) [動] measure the duration of an event or action

10分だけって言われて、時計で時間を計ってるよ」

“Ten minutes isn’t very long to say an eternal farewell in,” said Anne tearfully.

farewell (別れ) [名] a parting or goodbye

「永遠の別れを告げるには10分は短いよ」とアンは涙ながらに言った。

“Oh, Diana, will you promise faithfully never to forget me, the friend of your youth, no matter what dearer friends may caress thee?”

faithfully (忠実に) [副] loyally, devotedly

caress (愛撫する) [動] touch or stroke gently or lovingly

「ああ、ダイアナ、どんなに親しい友達があなたを愛撫しても、私を、あなたの若い頃の友達を決して忘れないと約束してくれる?」

“Indeed I will,” sobbed Diana, “and I’ll never have another bosom friend—I don’t want to have.

「もちろんよ」とダイアナはすすり泣きながら言った。「もう二度と親友なんて作らないよ。作りたくないよ。

I couldn’t love anybody as I love you.”

as (ほど) [接] to the extent or degree that

あなたを愛するほど誰かを愛することはできないよ」

“Oh, Diana,” cried Anne, clasping her hands, “do you love me?”

「ああ、ダイアナ」とアンは手を握り締めながら叫んだ。「私を愛してる?」

“Why, of course I do.

「もちろんよ。

Didn’t you know that?”

知らなかった?」

“No.” Anne drew a long breath.

「いいえ」アンは長い息を吸った。

“I thought you liked me of course but I never hoped you loved me.

「もちろん私のことを好きだと思ってはいたけど、愛してるなんて思ってもみなかった。

Why, Diana, I didn’t think anybody could love me.

だってダイアナ、誰も私を愛せるなんて思ってなかったんだもの。

Nobody ever has loved me since I can remember.

私が覚えている限り、誰も私を愛したことがなかった。

Oh, this is wonderful!

ああ、これは素晴らしい!

It’s a ray of light which will forever shine on the darkness of a path severed from thee, Diana.

ray (光線) [名] a line or narrow beam of light

severed (切り離された) [動] to cut off or separate violently

それは、ダイアナ、あなたから切り離された道の暗闇に永遠に輝く一筋の光だ。

Oh, just say it once again.”

ああ、もう一度言って。」

“I love you devotedly, Anne,” said Diana stanchly, “and I always will, you may be sure of that.”

devotedly (心から) [副] in a loving and loyal way

「私はあなたを心から愛しているよ、アン」とダイアナは断固として言った。「そして、私はいつもそうするよ、あなたはそれを信じていいよ。」

“And I will always love thee, Diana,” said Anne, solemnly extending her hand.

「そして、私もいつもあなたを愛しているよ、ダイアナ」とアンは厳かに手を差し出した。

“In the years to come thy memory will shine like a star over my lonely life, as that last story we read together says.

「これから先の年月、あなたの思い出は、私たちが一緒に読んだあの最後の物語にあるように、私の孤独な人生を照らす星のように輝くでしょう。

Diana, wilt thou give me a lock of thy jet-black tresses in parting to treasure forevermore?”

wilt thou (あなたは) [動] will you

lock (房) [名] a strand of hair

jet-black (漆黒の) [形] very black

tresses (髪) [名] a long lock of hair

parting (分け与える) [動] divide into two or more parts

treasure (宝物) [名] a very valuable object

forevermore (永遠に) [副] for all time

ダイアナ、あなたは私にあなたの漆黒の髪の房を永遠に宝物として分け与えてくれませんか?」

“Have you got anything to cut it with?” queried Diana, wiping away the tears which Anne’s affecting accents had caused to flow afresh, and returning to practicalities.

wipe (拭く) [動] clean or dry by rubbing with a cloth or towel

flow (流れる) [動] move or cause to move easily and quickly

「切るものは何か持っている?」とダイアナは尋ね、アンの悲しげな口調で再び流れ出した涙を拭い、現実に戻った。

“Yes. I’ve got my patchwork scissors in my apron pocket fortunately,” said Anne.

「ええ、幸いにもエプロンのポケットにパッチワーク用のはさみを持っているよ」とアンは言った。

She solemnly clipped one of Diana’s curls.

clip (切る) [動] cut with scissors or shears

彼女は厳かにダイアナの巻き毛を一つ切った。

“Fare thee well, my beloved friend.

fare thee well (さようなら) [動] to be successful or to do well

beloved (愛する) [形] dearly loved

「さようなら、私の愛する友よ。

Henceforth we must be as strangers though living side by side.

henceforth (これから) [副] from this time on

though (でも) [接] despite the fact that

side by side (隣同士) [副] next to each other

これからは、隣同士に住んでいても他人同士にならなければならない。

But my heart will ever be faithful to thee.”

しかし、私の心はいつまでもあなたに忠実であるでしょう」

Anne stood and watched Diana out of sight, mournfully waving her hand to the latter whenever she turned to look back.

out of sight (見えなくなる) [副] not visible

アンは立ってダイアナが見えなくなるまで見送り、ダイアナが振り返るたびに悲しげに手を振った。

Then she returned to the house, not a little consoled for the time being by this romantic parting.

console (慰める) [動] to comfort someone who is very unhappy or disappointed

parting (別れ) [名] the separation of two or more people who have been together

それからアンは家に戻り、このロマンチックな別れにしばらくは慰められた。

“It is all over,” she informed Marilla.

inform (告げる) [動] to tell someone about something

「すべて終わりました」とアンはマリラに告げた。

“I shall never have another friend.

「もう友達はできないよ。

I’m really worse off than ever before, for I haven’t Katie Maurice and Violetta now.

worse off (ひどい状況) [形] in a worse situation

haven't (いない) [助] not have

本当に今まで以上にひどい状況だよ、だって今はケイティ・モーリスとヴィオレッタがいないのよ。

And even if I had it wouldn’t be the same.

be the same (同じである) [動] be identical or alike

それにいたとしても同じではないよ。

Somehow, little dream girls are not satisfying after a real friend.

どういうわけか、小さな夢の少女たちは本当の友達の後に満足できないの。

Diana and I had such an affecting farewell down by the spring.

affecting (感動的な) [形] causing a strong emotional response

ダイアナと私は泉のほとりでとても感動的な別れをしたよ。

It will be sacred in my memory forever.

それは私の記憶の中で永遠に神聖なものになるでしょう。

I used the most pathetic language I could think of and said ‘thou’ and ‘thee.’ ‘Thou’ and ‘thee’ seem so much more romantic than ‘you.’ Diana gave me a lock of her hair and I’m going to sew it up in a little bag and wear it around my neck all my life.

thou (汝) [代] the second person singular pronoun in Old English

thee (汝) [代] the second person singular pronoun in Old English

lock (束) [名] a strand or group of strands of hair

sew (縫い込む) [動] to make, repair, or fasten with stitches

wear (かける) [動] to have on one's person as clothing, decoration, or protection

私は考えられる限り最も哀れな言葉を使い、「汝」や「汝」と言いました。「汝」や「汝」は「汝」よりもずっとロマンチックに思えます。ダイアナは私に髪の毛の束をくれたので、それを小さな袋に縫い込んで一生首にかけようと思っています。

Please see that it is buried with me, for I don’t believe I’ll live very long.

see that (頼む) [動] make sure that something is done

私が死んだら一緒に埋めてくれるように頼んでね。私はあまり長生きしないと思うから。

Perhaps when she sees me lying cold and dead before her Mrs. Barry may feel remorse for what she has done and will let Diana come to my funeral.”

lie (横たわる) [動] be in or assume a horizontal or resting position

dead (死んだ) [形] no longer alive

remorse (後悔) [名] a feeling of sadness and being sorry for something you have done

funeral (葬儀) [名] the ceremonies held for a dead person, typically involving burial or cremation

もしかしたら、私が冷たくなって死んで横たわっているのを見たら、バリーさんは自分のしたことを後悔して、ダイアナを私の葬儀に来させてくれるかもしれないよ。」

“I don’t think there is much fear of your dying of grief as long as you can talk, Anne,” said Marilla unsympathetically.

die of (で死ぬ) [動] to die because of something

grief (悲しみ) [名] a deep feeling of sadness, especially when someone has died

as long as (限り) [接] on the condition that; provided that

unsympathetically (同情せずに) [副] without sympathy

「アン、あなたが話せる限り、悲しみで死ぬ心配はあまりないと思うよ」とマリラは同情せずに言った。

The following Monday Anne surprised Marilla by coming down from her room with her basket of books on her arm and hip and her lips primmed up into a line of determination.

the following Monday (次の月曜日) [名] the Monday after the current one

surprise (驚かせる) [動] cause to feel wonder or astonishment

hip (腰) [名] the part of the body on both sides of the pelvis between the waist and the upper thigh

determination (決意) [名] the quality of being determined; firmness of purpose

次の月曜日、アンは腕と腰に本のかごを抱え、唇を決意の線に引き締めて部屋から降りてきて、マリラを驚かせた。

“I’m going back to school,” she announced.

「学校に戻るよ」と彼女は宣言した。

“That is all there is left in life for me, now that my friend has been ruthlessly torn from me.

be left (残される) [動] remain after others have gone

ruthlessly (情け容赦なく) [副] without mercy or pity

tear (引き離す) [動] pull or rip apart or to pieces with force

「友達が情け容赦なく私から引き離された今、それが私の人生に残されたすべてです。

In school I can look at her and muse over days departed.”

muse (振り返る) [動] contemplate or think carefully about

学校では彼女を見て、過ぎ去った日々を振り返ることができるよ。」

“You’d better muse over your lessons and sums,” said Marilla, concealing her delight at this development of the situation.

conceal (隠す) [動] not allow to be seen; hide

「勉強や計算を振り返った方がいいよ」とマリラは言い、状況が進展したことに対する喜びを隠した。

“If you’re going back to school I hope we’ll hear no more of breaking slates over people’s heads and such carryings on.

go back to (戻る) [動] return to a place

carry on (騒ぎを起こす) [動] continue doing something

「学校に戻るなら、人の頭の上で石板を割ったり、そんな騒ぎを起こしたりすることはもう聞かないように願うよ。

Behave yourself and do just what your teacher tells you.”

行儀よくして、先生の言う通りにしなさい。」

“I’ll try to be a model pupil,” agreed Anne dolefully.

model (模範) [名] a person or thing that is a perfect example of something

dolefully (悲しげに) [副] in a sad way

「模範生になるように努力するよ」とアンは悲しげに同意した。

“There won’t be much fun in it, I expect.

There won't be much fun in it (あまり面白くはないと思うけど) [句] I don't think it will be very fun

「あまり面白くはないと思うけど。

Mr. Phillips said Minnie Andrews was a model pupil and there isn’t a spark of imagination or life in her.

Minnie Andrews (ミニー・アンドリュース) [名] a female student

model pupil (模範生) [名] a student who is considered to be a good example for others

life (活気) [名] the quality that makes a person, animal, or plant different from a dead object

フィリップス先生はミニー・アンドリュースは模範生だと言ってたけど、彼女には想像力や活気なんてかけらもないよ。

She is just dull and poky and never seems to have a good time.

poky (のろまな) [形] moving slowly

have a good time (楽しむ) [動] enjoy oneself

彼女はただ退屈で、のろまなだけで、楽しんでいる様子は全然ないよ。

But I feel so depressed that perhaps it will come easy to me now.

depressed (落ち込んでいる) [形] in a state of general unhappiness or despondency

come easy (簡単にできる) [動] to be easy to do or understand

でも、とても落ち込んでいるから、今なら簡単にできるかもしれないよ。

I’m going round by the road.

go round (回って行く) [動] to move in a circular motion

私は道を回って行くよ。

I couldn’t bear to go by the Birch Path all alone.

一人で白樺の小道を通るなんて耐えられないよ。

I should weep bitter tears if I did.”

weep (流す) [動] shed tears

bitter (悲しみの) [形] causing a sharp, stinging pain or smarting

tears (涙) [名] the liquid that comes out of your eyes when you cry

一人で通ったら、悲しみの涙を流すよ。」

Anne was welcomed back to school with open arms.

welcome (歓迎する) [動] be glad to receive or hear of

アンは学校に両手を広げて迎えられた。

Her imagination had been sorely missed in games, her voice in the singing and her dramatic ability in the perusal aloud of books at dinner hour.

sorely (とても) [副] to a great extent

game (遊び) [名] a form of play or sport, especially a competitive one played according to rules and decided by skill, strength, or luck

singing (歌) [名] the action or art of singing

dramatic (劇的な) [形] sudden and striking

ability (能力) [名] possession of the means or skill to do something

perusal (読む) [名] a careful and thorough reading

彼女の想像力は、遊びの中で、歌の中で、夕食時に本を声を出して読む時の劇的な能力の中で、とても惜しまれていました。

Ruby Gillis smuggled three blue plums over to her during testament reading;

smuggle (密かに渡す) [動] bring or take something secretly or illegally

blue plum (青いプラム) [名] a plum with a blue skin

testament reading (聖書の朗読) [名] the act of reading the Bible

ルビー・ギリスは聖書の朗読中に青いプラムを3つ密かに彼女に渡した。

Ella May MacPherson gave her an enormous yellow pansy cut from the covers of a floral catalogue—a species of desk decoration much prized in Avonlea school.

Ella May MacPherson (エラ・メイ・マクファーソン) [名] a character in the story

enormous (大きな) [形] very large

pansy (パンジー) [名] a plant with large, velvety petals

cut (切り取る) [動] separate or divide with a sharp-edged tool

floral (花の) [形] of or relating to flowers

catalogue (カタログ) [名] a complete list of items

decoration (装飾) [名] an object or design used to make something more attractive

エラ・メイ・マクファーソンは、花のカタログの表紙から切り取った大きな黄色いパンジーを彼女に渡した。これは、アボンリー学校でとても珍重されている机の装飾の一種である。

Sophia Sloane offered to teach her a perfectly elegant new pattern of knit lace, so nice for trimming aprons.

knit (編み) [名] a fabric made by knitting

trimming (縁飾り) [名] a decoration or embellishment

ソフィア・スローンは、エプロンの縁飾りにとても素敵な、とても優雅な新しい編みレースの模様を教えてくれると申し出た。

Katie Boulter gave her a perfume bottle to keep slate water in, and Julia Bell copied carefully on a piece of pale pink paper scalloped on the edges the following effusion:

Katie Boulter (ケイティ・ボルター) [名] a girl's name

perfume bottle (香水瓶) [名] a bottle for perfume

slate water (石板の水) [名] water from a slate

copy (書き写す) [動] make an identical version of

carefully (注意深く) [副] taking care to avoid damage or risk

pale pink (薄いピンク) [形] a light shade of pink

scallop (ホタテ貝の形) [名] a marine bivalve mollusk with a ribbed fan-shaped shell

following (次の) [形] coming after something in time; next

effusion (熱い思い) [名] an unrestrained expression of emotion

ケイティ・ボルターは石板の水を入れておくための香水瓶を彼女に渡し、ジュリア・ベルは端がホタテ貝の形をした薄いピンクの紙に次の熱い思いを注意深く書き写した。

“TO ANNE

to (へ) [前] expressing motion in the direction of (a place, point, or person approached)

「アンへ

“When twilight drops her curtain down And pins it with a star Remember that you have a friend Though she may wander far.”

drop (下ろす) [動] move or cause to move from a higher to a lower level

「夕暮れがカーテンを下ろし星で留める時遠くさまよっているかもしれないけれどもあなたには友達がいることを思い出して」

“It’s so nice to be appreciated,” sighed Anne rapturously to Marilla that night.

be appreciated (認められる) [動] be grateful for

sighed (ため息をついた) [動] let out a long, deep breath, usually when you are sad, tired, or disappointed

rapturously (うっとりと) [副] in a very happy or enthusiastic way

「認められるってとても素敵なことね」とアンはその夜、うっとりとマリラにため息をついた。

The girls were not the only scholars who “appreciated” her.

appreciate (認める) [動] be grateful for

scholar (学者) [名] a specialist in a particular branch of study

彼女を「認めた」のは女子生徒だけではなかった。

When Anne went to her seat after dinner hour—she had been told by Mr. Phillips to sit with the model Minnie Andrews—she found on her desk a big luscious “strawberry apple.”

dinner hour (昼食後) [名] the time of day when dinner is usually eaten

sit with (席を並べる) [動] sit next to someone

model (模範生) [名] a person who is admired and emulated

luscious (みずみずしい) [形] having a strong, rich flavor

strawberry apple (いちごりんご) [名] a type of apple that is red and green in color and has a sweet flavor

アンが昼食後自分の席に行くと、彼女は模範生ミニー・アンドリュースと席を並べるようフィリップス先生に言われていたのだが、机の上に大きくてみずみずしい「いちごりんご」が置いてあった。

Anne caught it up all ready to take a bite when she remembered that the only place in Avonlea where strawberry apples grew was in the old Blythe orchard on the other side of the Lake of Shining Waters.

catch up (手に取る) [動] to reach the same level as someone or something

take a bite (一口かじる) [動] to eat a small amount of food

only place (唯一の場所) [名] the one and only place

grow (実る) [動] to become larger or greater over a period of time

other side (向こう側) [名] the opposite side

Lake of Shining Waters (輝く湖) [名] a lake that is very bright and shiny

アンはそれを手に取って、一口かじろうとした時、アヴォンリーでいちごりんごが実る唯一の場所は、輝く湖の向こう側にある古いブライス家の果樹園だということを思い出した。

Anne dropped the apple as if it were a red-hot coal and ostentatiously wiped her fingers on her handkerchief.

red-hot (真っ赤に焼けた) [形] very hot

coal (石炭) [名] a black or dark brown rock that is a fossil fuel

ostentatiously (わざとらしく) [副] in a way that is intended to attract attention

アンはりんごを真っ赤に焼けた石炭であるかのように落とし、わざとらしくハンカチで指を拭った。

The apple lay untouched on her desk until the next morning, when little Timothy Andrews, who swept the school and kindled the fire, annexed it as one of his perquisites.

lay (置かれる) [動] be in or assume a lying position

untouched (手つかずの) [形] not handled or disturbed

Timothy Andrews (ティモシー・アンドリュース) [名] a boy who sweeps the school and kindles the fire

kindle (火をつける) [動] start a fire

annex (手に入れる) [動] take or keep for oneself

perquisite (特権) [名] a benefit to which one is entitled as an addition to one's salary or wages

りんごは翌朝まで机の上に手つかずのまま置かれていたが、学校の掃除と火起こしをする小さなティモシー・アンドリュースが、自分の特権の一つとしてそれを手に入れた。

Charlie Sloane’s slate pencil, gorgeously bedizened with striped red and yellow paper, costing two cents where ordinary pencils cost only one, which he sent up to her after dinner hour, met with a more favorable reception.

slate pencil (石筆) [名] a pencil made of slate

gorgeously (豪華に) [副] in a very beautiful or impressive way

bedizen (飾る) [動] to dress or decorate in a showy way

striped (縞模様の) [形] having stripes

paper (紙) [名] a material made of pressed fibers

cost (かかる) [動] to require the payment of

two cents (2セント) [名] a unit of money equal to one hundredth of a dollar

one cent (1セント) [名] a unit of money equal to one hundredth of a dollar

meet with (受け取られる) [動] to experience or encounter

favorable (好意的な) [形] expressing approval or support

チャーリー・スローンの石筆は、赤と黄色の縞模様の紙で豪華に飾られ、普通の鉛筆が1セントしかかからないのに2セントかかり、昼食後に彼女に送ったものは、より好意的に受け取られた。

Anne was graciously pleased to accept it and rewarded the donor with a smile which exalted that infatuated youth straightway into the seventh heaven of delight and caused him to make such fearful errors in his dictation that Mr. Phillips kept him in after school to rewrite it.

accept (受け取る) [動] to take or receive something offered

donor (寄贈者) [名] a person who gives something

reward (微笑みかける) [動] to give something to someone as a sign of gratitude

infatuated (夢中になった) [形] having an intense but short-lived passion or admiration for someone or something

youth (若者) [名] the period between childhood and adulthood

straightway (たちまち) [副] immediately

seventh heaven (第七の天国) [名] a state of perfect happiness

cause (高揚させる) [動] to make something happen

fearful (恐ろしい) [形] causing or likely to cause fear

error (間違い) [名] something that is not correct

rewrite (書き直す) [動] to write something again, especially in a different way

アンはそれを受け取ることを快く承諾し、その寄贈者に微笑みかけたが、その微笑みは、その夢中になった若者をたちまち第七の天国へと高揚させ、彼が書き取りで恐ろしい間違いを犯したため、フィリップス先生は彼を放課後残して書き直させた。

But as,

しかし、

The Cæsar’s pageant shorn of Brutus’ bust Did but of Rome’s best son remind her more,

The Cæsar's pageant (シーザーの行列) [名] a public celebration or procession

shorn of (失った) [動] deprived of

Brutus' bust (ブルータスの胸像) [名] a sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest

Did but of (思い出させるだけだった) [動] to cause someone to remember something

Rome's best son (ローマの最高の息子) [名] the most accomplished or most highly regarded person in a family

ブルータスの胸像を失ったシーザーの行列は、ローマの最高の息子を思い出させるだけだった。

so the marked absence of any tribute or recognition from Diana Barry who was sitting with Gertie Pye embittered Anne’s little triumph.

tribute (賛辞) [名] an act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration

recognition (承認) [名] the action of officially accepting something as legal or valid

embitter (苦々しくする) [動] to make someone feel bitter or resentful

triumph (勝利) [名] a great victory or achievement

ガーティ・パイと一緒に座っていたダイアナ・バリーからの賛辞や承認が明らかに欠如していたので、アンの小さな勝利は苦々しいものとなった。

“Diana might just have smiled at me once, I think,” she mourned to Marilla that night.

「ダイアナは一度だけ私に微笑んでくれたかもしれないのに」とその夜、マリラに嘆いた。

But the next morning a note most fearfully and wonderfully twisted and folded, and a small parcel were passed across to Anne.

note (メモ) [名] a short written message

wonderfully (見事に) [副] in a way that causes wonder

twisted (ねじれた) [形] having been bent or turned

folded (折り畳まれた) [形] having been folded

passed (渡された) [動] move or cause to move in a specified direction

しかし、翌朝、恐ろしくも見事にねじれて折り畳まれたメモと小さな小包がアンに渡された。

“Dear Anne, ran the former, “Mother says I’m not to play with you or talk to you even in school.

Dear Anne (親愛なるアン) [名] the name of the addressee

「親愛なるアン」と前者は走り、「母は私があなたと遊んだり、学校でさえあなたと話したりしてはいけないと言っています。

It isn’t my fault and don’t be cross at me, because I love you as much as ever.

be cross at (怒らせる) [動] to be angry with someone

as much as ever (相変わらず) [副] to the same extent as before

それは私のせいではないし、私を怒らせないで、私は相変わらずあなたを愛しているから。

I miss you awfully to tell all my secrets to and I don’t like Gertie Pye one bit.

don't like (好きではない) [動] not be fond of

one bit (少しも) [名] not at all

私の秘密を全部話せるあなたがいなくてとても寂しいし、ガーティ・パイは少しも好きではない。

I made you one of the new bookmarkers out of red tissue paper.

bookmarker (しおり) [名] a strip of leather, cardboard, or other material used to mark a place in a book

out of (で) [前] from or out from

tissue paper (ティッシュペーパー) [名] a thin, soft paper used for wrapping or protecting objects

赤いティッシュペーパーで新しいしおりを作ったよ。

They are awfully fashionable now and only three girls in school know how to make them.

three (3人) [数] one more than two

how to make (作り方) [名] the method of creating something

今とても流行っていて、学校で作り方を知っているのは3人だけ。

When you look at it remember

それを見ると思い出して

Your true friend,

あなたの真の友人

Diana Barry.

ダイアナ・バリー

Anne read the note, kissed the bookmark, and dispatched a prompt reply back to the other side of the school.

bookmark (しおり) [名] a strip of leather, cardboard, or other material used to mark a place in a book

dispatch (送る) [動] to send off or away quickly

prompt (すぐに) [形] done without delay

reply (返事) [名] an answer or response

school (教室) [名] a place where people go to learn

アンは手紙を読み、しおりにキスをし、すぐに返事を書いて教室の反対側に送った。

My own darling Diana:— Of course I am not cross at you because you have to obey your mother.

my own (私の) [形] belonging to or connected with the speaker

darling (愛する) [形] very lovable or charming

cross (腹を立てる) [動] be angry

私の愛するダイアナへもちろん、私はあなたに腹を立てていません。あなたはお母さんに従わなければならないのですから。

Our spirits can commune.

commune (通じ合う) [動] talk together intimately and confidentially

私たちの魂は通じ合うことができる。

I shall keep your lovely present forever.

present (プレゼント) [名] a gift

あなたの素敵なプレゼントは永遠に大切にします。

Minnie Andrews is a very nice little girl—although she has no imagination—but after having been Diana’s busum friend I cannot be Minnie’s.

very nice (とても良い) [形] very good

have no imagination (想像力に欠ける) [動] lack the ability to form new images and ideas in the mind

having been (~だった) [動] having existed or happened in the past

busum friend (親友) [名] a very close friend

cannot be (~になることはできない) [動] be not able to be

ミニー・アンドリュースは、とても良い子だけれども、想像力に欠けるし、ダイアナと親友だった私には、ミニーと親友になることはできない。

Please excuse mistakes because my spelling isn’t very good yet, although much improoved.

improve (上達する) [動] to become better

私のつづりはまだあまり上手ではありませんが、かなり上達しましたので、間違いはご容赦ください。

Yours until death us do part Anne or Cordelia Shirley.

part (分かつ) [動] divide or separate into two or more parts

死が二人を分かつまであなたのものアンまたはコーデリア・シャーリー

P.S. I shall sleep with your letter under my pillow tonight.

P.S. (追伸) [名] a postscript

letter (手紙) [名] a written message

追伸今夜はあなたの手紙を枕の下に入れて寝ます。

A. or C.S.

A. (A.) [名] the first letter of the English alphabet

C.S. (C.S.) [名] the first two letters of the English alphabet

A.またはC.S.

Marilla pessimistically expected more trouble since Anne had again begun to go to school.

マリラは、アンが再び学校に通い始めたので、悲観的にもっと面倒なことが起こるのではないかと予想していた。

But none developed.

none (何も) [代] not one; not any

develop (起こる) [動] come into existence or begin to happen

しかし、何も起こらなかった。

Perhaps Anne caught something of the “model” spirit from Minnie Andrews; at least she got on very well with Mr. Phillips thenceforth.

catch (受け継ぐ) [動] to get or take hold of, as with the hands

thenceforth (それ以来) [副] from that time onward

おそらくアンはミニー・アンドリュースから「模範」の精神を何か受け継いだのだろう。少なくとも、それ以来、彼女はフィリップス先生ととてもうまくやっていた。

She flung herself into her studies heart and soul, determined not to be outdone in any class by Gilbert Blythe.

fling oneself into (打ち込む) [動] to become involved in something with great energy

heart and soul (心身ともに) [名] with all your effort and energy

彼女は、どんな教科でもギルバート・ブライスに負けまいと決意して、心身ともに勉強に打ち込んだ。

The rivalry between them was soon apparent;

rivalry (ライバル関係) [名] competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field

apparent (明らか) [形] able to be seen or understood

二人のライバル関係はすぐに明らかになった。

it was entirely good natured on Gilbert’s side;

good natured (善意の) [形] having a pleasant and friendly personality

on Gilbert's side (ギルバート側) [名] the side that Gilbert is on

ギルバート側は全く善意だった。

but it is much to be feared that the same thing cannot be said of Anne, who had certainly an unpraiseworthy tenacity for holding grudges.

be feared (心配される) [動] be worried or anxious about something

cannot be said (言えない) [動] be unable to be said

unpraiseworthy (褒められたもんじゃない) [形] not worthy of praise

tenacity (執念深さ) [名] the quality or state of being able to hold on to something

grudge (恨み) [名] a feeling of anger or resentment toward someone for something that has happened in the past

しかし、アンについては同じことが言えないのではないかと心配される。彼女は確かに恨みを抱くという褒められたもんじゃない執念深さがあった。

She was as intense in her hatreds as in her loves.

彼女は愛情と同じくらい憎しみも激しかった。

She would not stoop to admit that she meant to rival Gilbert in schoolwork, because that would have been to acknowledge his existence which Anne persistently ignored;

stoop (認める) [動] to lower oneself morally

rival (張り合う) [動] to be or seem to be equal or comparable to

schoolwork (学業) [名] work done in school

acknowledge (認める) [動] to recognize the existence or truth of

existence (存在) [名] the fact or state of living or having objective reality

ignore (無視する) [動] to refuse to take notice of or acknowledge; disregard intentionally

彼女は学業でギルバートと張り合うつもりだなんて認めようとはしなかった。なぜなら、それはアンが頑固に無視している彼の存在を認めることになってしまうからだ。

but the rivalry was there and honors fluctuated between them.

honor (名誉) [名] high respect; great esteem

しかし、ライバル関係はそこにあり、名誉は彼らの間で揺れ動いた。

Now Gilbert was head of the spelling class;

今やギルバートは綴りのクラスのトップだった。

now Anne, with a toss of her long red braids, spelled him down.

with a toss of (揺らしながら) [動] to move or cause to move up and down or from side to side

him (彼を) [代] the male person being discussed

今やアンは長い赤い三つ編みを揺らしながら、彼を負かした。

One morning Gilbert had all his sums done correctly and had his name written on the blackboard on the roll of honor;

one morning (ある朝) [名] a morning

have something done (何かを終える) [動] to cause or arrange for something to be done

correctly (正しく) [副] in a way that is true or accurate

have one's name written (名前を書かれていた) [動] to have one's name written

roll of honor (名誉の記録) [名] a list of people who have done something special or important

ある朝、ギルバートはすべての計算を正しく終え、名誉の記録として黒板に名前を書かれていた。

the next morning Anne, having wrestled wildly with decimals the entire evening before, would be first.

the entire evening (前夜) [名] the evening of the day before the present day

翌朝、アンは前夜ずっと小数点と格闘し、一番になった。

One awful day they were ties and their names were written up together.

tie (同点) [名] a situation in which two or more people or teams have the same score

あるひどい日、彼らは同点になり、名前が一緒に書かれてしまった。

It was almost as bad as a take-notice and Anne’s mortification was as evident as Gilbert’s satisfaction.

take-notice (注意書き) [名] a written notice

satisfaction (満足感) [名] a feeling of fulfillment or happiness

それはほとんど注意書きと同じくらいひどく、アンの悔しさはギルバートの満足感と同じくらい明らかだった。

When the written examinations at the end of each month were held the suspense was terrible.

written examination (筆記試験) [名] a test that is taken by writing

at the end of (の終わりに) [前] at the final point of

be held (行われる) [動] take place

suspense (不安) [名] a state or feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what may happen

毎月末の筆記試験の時は、不安でたまらなかった。

The first month Gilbert came out three marks ahead.

first month (最初の月) [名] the first month of the year

come out (勝つ) [動] to be the winner in a contest or competition

three marks (3点差) [名] a difference of three points

ahead (先に) [副] in front of or further forward than someone or something

最初の月はギルバートが3点差で勝った。

The second Anne beat him by five.

beat (勝つ) [動] to be victorious or successful

2回目はアンが5点差で勝った。

But her triumph was marred by the fact that Gilbert congratulated her heartily before the whole school.

mar (損なう) [動] spoil the appearance of

congratulate (祝福する) [動] express praise or good wishes to (someone) on the occasion of a happy event

しかし、彼女の勝利は、ギルバートが学校全体の前で心から祝福したという事実によって損なわれた。

It would have been ever so much sweeter to her if he had felt the sting of his defeat.

defeat (敗北) [名] the fact of being defeated

もし彼が敗北の痛みを感じていたら、彼女にとってもっとずっと甘美だっただろう。

Mr. Phillips might not be a very good teacher;

フィリップス先生はあまり良い教師ではないかもしれない。

but a pupil so inflexibly determined on learning as Anne was could hardly escape making progress under any kind of teacher.

inflexibly (固く) [副] in a way that is not flexible

learning (学習) [名] the acquisition of knowledge or skills through study, experience, or being taught

escape (逃れる) [動] to get away from a place or situation

progress (進歩) [名] forward or onward movement toward a destination

しかし、アンのように学習に固く決意した生徒は、どんな教師の下でも進歩を遂げずにはいられない。

By the end of the term Anne and Gilbert were both promoted into the fifth class and allowed to begin studying the elements of “the branches”—by which Latin, geometry, French, and algebra were meant.

By the end of (終わりまでに) [前] not later than

promoted (進級する) [動] move into a higher position or rank

fifth (五年生) [形] the number 5

allowed (許される) [動] give permission to

studying (勉強する) [動] read and understand something so that you can remember it and use the information

elements (基礎) [名] the basic or essential part of something

branches (分野) [名] a part of a subject of study

geometry (幾何学) [名] the branch of mathematics that deals with the properties and relations of points, lines, surfaces, solids, and higher dimensional analogues

French (フランス語) [名] the language of France

学期の終わりまでに、アンとギルバートは共に五年生に進級し、「分野」の基礎を学び始めることを許された。それはラテン語、幾何学、フランス語、代数を意味していた。

In geometry Anne met her Waterloo.

Waterloo (ワーテルロー) [名] a decisive or crushing defeat

幾何学でアンは自分のワーテルローに出会った。

“It’s perfectly awful stuff, Marilla,” she groaned.

「これは本当にひどい科目よ、マリラ」彼女はうめいた。

“I’m sure I’ll never be able to make head or tail of it.

make head or tail of (理解する) [動] to understand something

「絶対に理解できないよ。

There is no scope for imagination in it at all.

想像力の余地が全然ないよ。

Mr. Phillips says I’m the worst dunce he ever saw at it.

dunce (劣等生) [名] a person who is slow at learning

フィリップス先生は私が今まで見た中で一番の劣等生だって言うの。

And Gil—I mean some of the others are so smart at it.

Gil (ギル) [名] a male given name

mean (つまり) [動] have as a purpose or intention

some (みんな) [限] an unspecified number or amount of people or things

ギル・・・つまり他の子はみんなとても頭がいいの。

It is extremely mortifying, Marilla.

mortifying (悔しい) [形] causing a feeling of shame or humiliation

とても悔しいよ、マリラ。

“Even Diana gets along better than I do.

「ダイアナでさえ私よりうまくやってるよ。

But I don’t mind being beaten by Diana.

beat (負ける) [動] defeat in a game or other competition

でもダイアナに負けるのは気にしないよ。

Even although we meet as strangers now I still love her with an inextinguishable love.

inextinguishable (消えることのない) [形] unable to be put out or stopped

私たちは今では他人同士のように会うけれど、私は今でも彼女を消えることのない愛で愛している。

It makes me very sad at times to think about her.

at times (時々) [副] occasionally; now and then

彼女のことを考えると時々とても悲しくなる。

But really, Marilla, one can’t stay sad very long in such an interesting world, can one?”

でも本当にマリラ、こんな面白い世界にいたら、あまり長く悲しんではいられないよね?」

Chapter XVIII: Anne to the Rescue

rescue (救出) [名] the action of saving someone or something from danger, harm, or capture

第18章: アンの救出

All things great are wound up with all things little.

all things (すべてのこと) [名] everything

wind up (結びつく) [動] to end up in a particular state or situation

すべての偉大なことはすべての小さなことと結びついている。

At first glance it might not seem that the decision of a certain Canadian Premier to include Prince Edward Island in a political tour could have much or anything to do with the fortunes of little Anne Shirley at Green Gables.

at first glance (一見したところ) [副] when you first see or consider something

decision (決定) [名] a choice that you make about something after thinking about several possibilities

Canadian Premier (カナダの首相) [名] the head of government of Canada

include (含める) [動] comprise or contain as a part

political tour (政治旅行) [名] a trip that a politician takes to visit different places and meet people

have much or anything to do with (あまり関係がない) [動] be connected with or involved in

fortune (運命) [名] the good or bad luck that someone or something experiences

一見したところ、カナダの首相が政治旅行にプリンスエドワード島を含めるという決定が、グリーンゲイブルズの小さなアン・シャーリーの運命とあまり関係がないように思われるかもしれない。

But it had.

have (関係がある) [動] be related to

しかし、関係があった。

It was a January the Premier came, to address his loyal supporters and such of his nonsupporters as chose to be present at the monster mass meeting held in Charlottetown.

January (1月) [名] the first month of the year

Premier (首相) [名] the head of a government

address (演説する) [動] to speak to

loyal (忠実な) [形] faithful to a person, cause, or belief

supporter (支持者) [名] a person who approves of and encourages someone or something

nonsupporter (支持者以外の人) [名] a person who does not support someone or something

choose (選ぶ) [動] to decide on one thing or person from a number of possibilities

be present (出席する) [動] to be at a place or event

monster (大規模な) [形] very large or great

mass meeting (集会) [名] a large gathering of people

首相が来たのは1月で、シャーロッタウンで開かれた大集会に出席することを選んだ忠実な支持者や支持者以外の人々に演説するためだった。

Most of the Avonlea people were on Premier’s side of politics;

on Premier's side (首相の側) [名] the side of the Premier

politics (政治) [名] the activities associated with the governance of a country or other area, especially the debate or conflict among individuals or parties having or hoping to achieve power

アヴォンリーの人々のほとんどは首相の政治的立場に賛成だった。

hence on the night of the meeting nearly all the men and a goodly proportion of the women had gone to town thirty miles away.

hence (そのため) [副] for this reason; therefore

nearly (ほとんど) [副] very close to; almost

men (男性) [名] an adult male human being

women (女性) [名] an adult female human being

town (町) [名] a human settlement larger than a village but smaller than a city

thirty miles (30マイル) [名] a unit of length equal to 5280 feet

そのため、集会の夜にはほとんどすべての男性とかなりの割合の女性が30マイル離れた町に出かけていた。

Mrs. Rachel Lynde had gone too.

レイチェル・リンド夫人も出かけていた。

Mrs. Rachel Lynde was a red-hot politician and couldn’t have believed that the political rally could be carried through without her, although she was on the opposite side of politics.

red-hot (熱烈な) [形] very enthusiastic or excited

politician (政治家) [名] a person who is involved in politics

couldn't have believed (信じられなかった) [動] to be unable to believe something

political rally (政治集会) [名] a large gathering of people in support of a political cause or candidate

be carried through (成功する) [動] to be completed or finished

opposite side (反対側) [名] the other side of something

レイチェル・リンド夫人は熱烈な政治家で、政治的には反対側の立場だったが、彼女なしで政治集会が成功するなんて信じられなかった。

So she went to town and took her husband—Thomas would be useful in looking after the horse—and Marilla Cuthbert with her.

go to town (町に行く) [動] go to a city

だから彼女は町に行き、夫を連れて行った。トーマスは馬の世話をするのに役立つだろう。そしてマリラ・カスバートも連れて行った。

Marilla had a sneaking interest in politics herself, and as she thought it might be her only chance to see a real live Premier, she promptly took it, leaving Anne and Matthew to keep house until her return the following day.

have a sneaking interest in (密かに興味を持つ) [動] to be interested in something but not want other people to know

as (なので) [接] for the reason that; because

might be (かもしれない) [助] expressing possibility

chance (機会) [名] a possibility of something happening

to see (会う) [動] to perceive with the eyes

a real live (本物の) [形] not imaginary or fictional

took it (その機会に飛びつく) [動] to accept an opportunity

leaving (頼む) [動] to go away from a place

to keep house (留守番をする) [動] to take care of a house while the usual occupants are away

the following day (翌日) [名] the day after today

マリラ自身も密かに政治に興味を持っていて、本物の首相に会える唯一の機会かもしれないと思ったので、すぐにその機会に飛びつき、翌日帰るまでアンとマシューに留守番を頼んだ。

Hence, while Marilla and Mrs. Rachel were enjoying themselves hugely at the mass meeting, Anne and Matthew had the cheerful kitchen at Green Gables all to themselves.

themselves (自分たち) [代] the reflexive form of the third-person plural pronoun

hugely (大いに) [副] to a great extent; very much

all to themselves (独り占めする) [動] have something all to oneself

そのため、マリラとレイチェル夫人が大集会で大いに楽しんでいた間、アンとマシューはグリーン・ゲイブルズの陽気な台所を独り占めしていた。

A bright fire was glowing in the old-fashioned Waterloo stove and blue-white frost crystals were shining on the windowpanes.

glow (燃える) [動] to give out a steady light without a flame

Waterloo (ウォータールー) [名] a city in Belgium

stove (ストーブ) [名] a device that produces heat for cooking or heating

blue-white (青白い) [形] of a very pale blue color

crystal (結晶) [名] a solid substance in which the atoms, molecules, or ions are arranged in an orderly repeating pattern extending in all three spatial dimensions

昔ながらのウォータールーストーブで明るい火が燃え、窓ガラスには青白く霜の結晶が輝いていた。

Matthew nodded over a Farmers’ Advocate on the sofa and Anne at the table studied her lessons with grim determination, despite sundry wistful glances at the clock shelf, where lay a new book that Jane Andrews had lent her that day.

nod (居眠りする) [動] to move your head up and down

grim (断固とした) [形] very serious or unpleasant

glance (眺める) [動] to look at someone or something quickly

マシューはソファで農民の擁護者を読みながら居眠りし、アンはテーブルで、その日ジェーン・アンドリュースが貸してくれた新しい本が置いてある時計棚を何度も物欲しそうに眺めながらも、断固とした決意で勉強していた。

Jane had assured her that it was warranted to produce any number of thrills, or words to that effect, and Anne’s fingers tingled to reach out for it.

reach out (手を伸ばす) [動] to stretch out your hand

tingle (うずうずする) [動] to have a slight prickling or stinging sensation

ジェーンは、その本はどんなにスリリングな言葉でも表現できると保証してくれていたので、アンの指はそれを手に取ろうとうずうずしていた。

But that would mean Gilbert Blythe’s triumph on the morrow.

morrow (明日) [名] the next day

しかし、それは明日のギルバート・ブライスの勝利を意味する。

Anne turned her back on the clock shelf and tried to imagine it wasn’t there.

turn one's back on (背を向ける) [動] to turn away from someone or something

clock shelf (時計棚) [名] a shelf on which a clock is placed

アンは時計棚に背を向け、そこには何もないと想像しようとした。

“Matthew, did you ever study geometry when you went to school?”

「マシュー、学校に行っていた時、幾何学を勉強したことはある?」

“Well now, no, I didn’t,” said Matthew, coming out of his doze with a start.

come out of (飛び起きる) [動] to emerge from a state of sleep or unconsciousness

doze (居眠り) [名] a light sleep

「いや、勉強しなかったな」とマシューは居眠りから飛び起きて言った。

“I wish you had,” sighed Anne, “because then you’d be able to sympathize with me.

sympathize (同情する) [動] feel or express sympathy for someone or something

「勉強してたらよかったのに」とアンはため息をついた。「そうしたら私に同情してくれるのに。

You can’t sympathize properly if you’ve never studied it.

勉強したことがなければ、ちゃんと同情できないよ。

It is casting a cloud over my whole life.

cast a cloud (暗雲が立ち込める) [動] to cause a shadow or gloom to appear over something

私の人生全体に暗雲が立ち込めているよ。

I’m such a dunce at it, Matthew.”

be such a dunce at (本当に苦手である) [動] be very bad at something

私、本当に算数が苦手なの、マシュー。」

“Well now, I dunno,” said Matthew soothingly.

「さあ、どうかな」とマシューはなだめるように言った。

“I guess you’re all right at anything.

「あなたは何でもできると思うよ。

Mr. Phillips told me last week in Blair’s store at Carmody that you was the smartest scholar in school and was making rapid progress.

Blair's store (ブレアさんの店) [名] a store owned by Blair

smartest (一番頭のいい) [形] having or showing a high level of intelligence

rapid (急速な) [形] happening or done in a short time

フィリップス先生が先週カーモディのブレアさんの店で、あなたが学校で一番頭のいい生徒で、急速に進歩していると私に言ったよ。

‘Rapid progress’ was his very words.

「急速な進歩」というのが彼の言葉だった。

There’s them as runs down Teddy Phillips and says he ain’t much of a teacher, but I guess he’s all right.”

run down (けなす) [動] criticize or disparage

Teddy Phillips (テディ・フィリップス) [名] a person's name

ain't (~じゃない) [助] am not, is not, are not, has not, or have not

テディ・フィリップスをけなして、彼は大した教師じゃないと言う人もいるけど、私は彼は大丈夫だと思うよ。」

Matthew would have thought anyone who praised Anne was “all right.”

praise (ほめる) [動] express warm approval or admiration of

マシューはアンをほめる人は誰でも「大丈夫」だと思っただろう。

“I’m sure I’d get on better with geometry if only he wouldn’t change the letters,” complained Anne.

get on (得意になる) [動] make progress

change (変える) [動] make or become different

「彼が文字を変えさえしなければ、私はもっと幾何学が得意になると思うよ」とアンは不満を言った。

“I learn the proposition off by heart and then he draws it on the blackboard and puts different letters from what are in the book and I get all mixed up.

proposition (定理) [名] a statement or assertion that is either true or false

draw (書く) [動] make a picture or diagram of

put (書く) [動] place something somewhere

letter (文字) [名] a symbol representing one or more of the sounds used in speech

mixed up (混乱する) [形] confused

「私は定理を暗記するんだけど、彼がそれを黒板に書いて、本にあるものと違う文字を書いてしまうから、私は混乱してしまうの。

I don’t think a teacher should take such a mean advantage, do you?

take advantage (手を使う) [動] to use something to your own benefit

mean (卑劣な) [形] unkind or unfair

先生がそんな卑劣な手を使うべきではないと思うよ、あなたはどう思う?

We’re studying agriculture now and I’ve found out at last what makes the roads red.

agriculture (農業) [名] the science or practice of farming

私たちは今農業を勉強していて、私はついに道が赤くなる原因を見つけたよ。

It’s a great comfort.

とても慰めになるよ。

I wonder how Marilla and Mrs. Lynde are enjoying themselves.

マリラとリンド夫人はどんなに楽しんでいるのかしら。

Mrs. Lynde says Canada is going to the dogs the way things are being run at Ottawa and that it’s an awful warning to the electors.

Canada (カナダ) [名] a country in the northern part of North America

Ottawa (オタワ) [名] the capital of Canada

elector (選挙民) [名] a person who has the right to vote in an election

リンド夫人は、オタワで物事が運営されているやり方ではカナダは犬に食われるだろうし、それは選挙民へのひどい警告だと言うよ。

She says if women were allowed to vote we would soon see a blessed change.

vote (投票) [名] a formal expression of opinion or choice, either positive or negative

彼女は、もし女性が投票を許されたら、すぐに素晴らしい変化が見られるだろうと言うよ。

What way do you vote, Matthew?”

vote (投票する) [動] express a choice in an election

マシュー、あなたはどちらに投票するの?」

“Conservative,” said Matthew promptly.

Conservative (保守党) [名] a political party that believes that government should be small and that people should be responsible for their own lives

「保守党だ」とマシューは即答した。

To vote Conservative was part of Matthew’s religion.

religion (宗教) [名] a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe

保守党に投票することはマシューの宗教の一部だった。

“Then I’m Conservative too,” said Anne decidedly.

decidedly (決然と) [副] in a determined manner

「それなら私も保守党だよ」とアンは決然と言った。

“I’m glad because Gil—because some of the boys in school are Grits. I guess Mr. Phillips is a Grit too because Prissy Andrews’s father is one, and Ruby Gillis says that when a man is courting he always has to agree with the girl’s mother in religion and her father in politics.

Grits (自由党) [名] a member of the Liberal Party of Canada

court (求婚する) [動] try to win the love of

「よかったよ、だってギル・・・だって学校の男の子の何人かは自由党なの。フィリップス先生も自由党だと思うよ、だってプリシー・アンドリュースの父親がそうなんですもの、それにルビー・ギリスが言うには、男性が求婚する時は、宗教についてはいつもその娘の母親に、政治については父親に同意しなくちゃいけないんだって。

Is that true, Matthew?”

本当なの、マシュー?」

“Well now, I dunno,” said Matthew.

「さあ、どうかな」とマシューは言った。

“Did you ever go courting, Matthew?”

go courting (求婚する) [動] try to win the love of someone

「マシュー、求婚したことある?」

“Well now, no, I dunno’s I ever did,” said Matthew, who had certainly never thought of such a thing in his whole existence.

such a thing (そんな事) [名] something of the type mentioned

existence (生涯) [名] the state or fact of existing

「さあ、いや、したことないと思う」とマシューは言ったが、彼は確かに生涯そんな事を考えたことはなかった。

Anne reflected with her chin in her hands.

アンは手を顎に当てて考えた。

“It must be rather interesting, don’t you think, Matthew?

「それはかなり面白いに違いないよ、そう思わない、マシュー?

Ruby Gillis says when she grows up she’s going to have ever so many beaus on the string and have them all crazy about her;

have (連れて歩く) [動] to be in possession of

beau (ボーイフレンド) [名] a boyfriend

string (ひも) [名] a piece of thin rope

crazy (夢中) [形] insane or mad

ルビー・ギリスは大人になったらたくさんのボーイフレンドを連れて歩いて、みんなを夢中にさせるんだって。

but I think that would be too exciting.

would be (だろう) [助] used to express a possibility or wish

でも、それはあまりに刺激的すぎると思うよ。

I’d rather have just one in his right mind.

right mind (正気) [名] a state of mind in which one's thoughts and actions are normal and rational

私なら正気な人が一人いればいいよ。

But Ruby Gillis knows a great deal about such matters because she has so many big sisters, and Mrs. Lynde says the Gillis girls have gone off like hot cakes.

know a great deal about (よく知っている) [動] have a lot of knowledge about

such matters (そういうこと) [名] things of that kind

big sisters (お姉さん) [名] a female sibling who is older than oneself

Gillis girls (ギリスの娘たち) [名] the daughters of the Gillis family

have gone off (売れた) [動] be sold

でもルビー・ギリスはそういうことについてよく知っているよ、だってお姉さんがいっぱいいるし、リンド夫人はギリスの娘たちはホットケーキみたいに売れたって言ってるよ。

Mr. Phillips goes up to see Prissy Andrews nearly every evening.

Prissy Andrews (プリッシー・アンドリュース) [名] a female person

every evening (毎晩) [名] the time of day from the end of the afternoon to the time you go to bed

フィリップス先生はほとんど毎晩プリッシー・アンドリュースに会いに行くよ。

He says it is to help her with her lessons but Miranda Sloane is studying for Queen’s too, and I should think she needed help a lot more than Prissy because she’s ever so much stupider, but he never goes to help her in the evenings at all.

Miranda Sloane (ミランダ・スローン) [名] a character in the story

Queen's (クイーン学院) [名] a school in the story

at all (全然) [副] to any extent or degree; in any way

勉強を教えてあげるためだって言うけど、ミランダ・スローンもクイーン学院の受験勉強をしているし、彼女はプリッシーよりずっと頭が悪いから、プリッシーよりずっと助けが必要だと思うけど、夜に彼女の勉強を手伝いに行くことは全然ないよ。

There are a great many things in this world that I can’t understand very well, Matthew.”

in this world (この世に) [名] the earth and all the people living on it

that (こと) [名] the thing that

very well (とてもよく) [副] to a high degree

この世には私がよく理解できないことがたくさんあるよ、マシュー。」

“Well now, I dunno as I comprehend them all myself,” acknowledged Matthew.

comprehend (理解する) [動] understand something

「そうね、私も全部理解しているかどうかはわからないよ」とマシューは認めた。

“Well, I suppose I must finish up my lessons.

finish up (終わらせる) [動] to complete or bring to an end

「さて、勉強を終わらせなくちゃいけないよね。

I won’t allow myself to open that new book Jane lent me until I’m through.

through (終わる) [形] finished

終わるまで、ジェーンが貸してくれた新しい本を開かないようにするよ。

But it’s a terrible temptation, Matthew.

でも、それはひどい誘惑だよ、マシュー。

Even when I turn my back on it I can see it there just as plain.

背を向けても、はっきりと見えるよ。

Jane said she cried herself sick over it.

ジェーンは泣きすぎて病気になったと言っていたよ。

I love a book that makes me cry.

私は泣ける本が大好き。

But I think I’ll carry that book into the sitting room and lock it in the jam closet and give you the key.

carry (持っていく) [動] take or bring something from one place to another

lock (鍵をかける) [動] fasten or secure (something) with a lock

key (鍵) [名] a small piece of shaped metal with incisions cut to fit the wards of a particular lock, and that is inserted into a lock and turned to open or close it

でも、その本を居間に持っていって、ジャムの戸棚に入れて鍵をかけ、鍵をあなたに渡そうと思う。

And you must not give it to me, Matthew, until my lessons are done, not even if I implore you on my bended knees.

マシュー、私が勉強を終えるまでは、私がひざまずいて懇願しても、絶対に渡さないでね。

It’s all very well to say resist temptation, but it’s ever so much easier to resist it if you can’t get the key.

resist (負けるな) [動] to stop oneself from doing something

誘惑に負けるなと言うのは簡単だけど、鍵がなければ誘惑に負けずにいられるよ。

And then shall I run down the cellar and get some russets, Matthew?

run down (走って行く) [動] move quickly

get (取ってくる) [動] go and fetch

russet (ラセット) [名] a type of apple

マシュー、それから地下室に走って行って、ラセットをいくつか取ってきてもいい?

Wouldn’t you like some russets?”

ラセットは欲しくない?」

“Well now, I dunno but what I would,” said Matthew, who never ate russets but knew Anne’s weakness for them.

weakness (目がない) [名] a strong liking for something

「そうね、どうかな」とマシューは言った。彼はラセットを食べたことはないが、アンがラセットに目がないことは知っていた。

Just as Anne emerged triumphantly from the cellar with her plateful of russets came the sound of flying footsteps on the icy board walk outside and the next moment the kitchen door was flung open and in rushed Diana Barry, white faced and breathless, with a shawl wrapped hastily around her head.

triumphantly (意気揚々と) [副] in a triumphant manner

plateful (山盛り) [名] a plate filled with food

icy (凍った) [形] covered with or consisting of ice

board walk (板張りの歩道) [名] a raised wooden walkway

next moment (次の瞬間) [名] the moment immediately following the present

fling open (開け放つ) [動] to open something suddenly and with force

rush in (飛び込んでくる) [動] to enter a place quickly and in a way that is not controlled

white faced (顔を真っ白にする) [形] having a pale face

breathless (息を切らす) [形] having difficulty breathing

wrap (巻きつける) [動] to fold or wind something around something else

アンがラセットを山盛りにした皿を持って意気揚々と地下室から出てきたとき、外側の凍った板張りの歩道を走る足音が聞こえ、次の瞬間、台所のドアが開け放たれ、ダイアナ・バリーが顔を真っ白にして息を切らし、頭にショールを急いで巻きつけて飛び込んできた。

Anne promptly let go of her candle and plate in her surprise, and plate, candle, and apples crashed together down the cellar ladder and were found at the bottom embedded in melted grease, the next day, by Marilla, who gathered them up and thanked mercy the house hadn’t been set on fire.

let go of (放す) [動] to release one's hold on something

crash (転げ落ちる) [動] to fall or cause to fall with a loud noise

ladder (はしご) [名] a device with a series of bars or steps between two upright lengths of wood, metal, or rope, used for climbing up or down

bottom (底) [名] the lowest part of something

melt (溶ける) [動] to change from a solid to a liquid state

grease (油) [名] a thick oily substance

gather (拾い集める) [動] to come together in one place

アンは驚いてすぐにろうそくと皿を放し、皿、ろうそく、りんごが一緒に地下室のはしごを転げ落ち、翌日、マリラがそれらを拾い集め、家が火事にならなかったことに感謝した。

“Whatever is the matter, Diana?” cried Anne.

cry (叫んだ) [動] to shed tears

「ダイアナ、どうしたの?」とアンは叫んだ。

“Has your mother relented at last?”

「お母さんがついに許してくれたの?」

“Oh, Anne, do come quick,” implored Diana nervously.

「ああ、アン、早く来て」とダイアナは神経質に懇願した。

“Minnie May is awful sick—she’s got croup.

Minnie May (ミニー・メイ) [名] a character in the story

croup (クループ) [名] a childhood disease characterized by a barking cough

「ミニー・メイがひどく具合が悪いの、クループなの。

Young Mary Joe says—and Father and Mother are away to town and there’s nobody to go for the doctor.

Mother (お母さん) [名] a female parent

メアリー・ジョーが言うには、お父さんとお母さんは町に行っていて、医者を呼びに行く人がいないの。

Minnie May is awful bad and Young Mary Joe doesn’t know what to do—and oh, Anne, I’m so scared!”

bad (具合が悪い) [形] not good or healthy

Young Mary Joe (メアリー・ジョー) [名] a character in the story

scared (怖い) [形] frightened or afraid

ミニー・メイはひどく具合が悪くて、メアリー・ジョーはどうしたらいいかわからないの、ああ、アン、怖い!」

Matthew, without a word, reached out for cap and coat, slipped past Diana and away into the darkness of the yard.

without a word (何も言わずに) [副] in silence

reach out for (手を伸ばす) [動] stretch out one's hand in a specified direction

cap (帽子) [名] a head covering with a brim and no earflaps

coat (コート) [名] an outer garment worn on top of other clothes

slip past (すり抜ける) [動] move past or through something quickly and quietly

マシューは何も言わずに帽子とコートに手を伸ばし、ダイアナの横をすり抜けて庭の暗闇の中へ出て行った。

“He’s gone to harness the sorrel mare to go to Carmody for the doctor,” said Anne, who was hurrying on hood and jacket.

harness (馬具をつける) [動] put a harness on

「おじさんは医者を呼びにカーモディまで行くために栗毛の雌馬に馬具をつけに行ったのよ」と、急いでフードと上着を着るアンが言った。

“I know it as well as if he’d said so.

「おじさんがそう言ったのと同じくらいよく分かってるよ。

Matthew and I are such kindred spirits I can read his thoughts without words at all.”

マシューと私はとても気が合うから、言葉がなくても彼の考えが読めるのよ。」

“I don’t believe he’ll find the doctor at Carmody,” sobbed Diana.

「カーモディで医者を見つけられるとは思えないよ」とダイアナはすすり泣いた。

“I know that Dr. Blair went to town and I guess Dr. Spencer would go too.

Dr. Blair (ブレア先生) [名] a doctor named Blair

Dr. Spencer (スペンサー先生) [名] a doctor named Spencer

「ブレア先生は町に行ったし、スペンサー先生も行ったと思うよ。

Young Mary Joe never saw anybody with croup and Mrs. Lynde is away.

see (診る) [動] examine or treat a patient

be away (留守である) [動] be not present

メアリー・ジョーはクループの患者を診たことがないし、リンド夫人は留守だし。

Oh, Anne!”

ああ、アン!」

“Don’t cry, Di,” said Anne cheerily.

cheerily (元気よく) [副] in a cheerful manner

「泣かないで、ダイアナ」とアンは元気よく言った。

“I know exactly what to do for croup.

exactly (ちゃんと) [副] in a precise way

「クループの治療法はちゃんと知ってるよ。

You forget that Mrs. Hammond had twins three times.

twins (双子) [名] two children born at the same time to the same mother

three times (三回) [名] three occurrences of an event

ハモンド夫人が三回も双子を産んだことを忘れているのね。

When you look after three pairs of twins you naturally get a lot of experience.

naturally (当然) [副] in a way that is normal or expected

三組の双子の世話をすれば、当然、たくさんの経験を積むことになるよ。

They all had croup regularly.

have (かかる) [動] to be affected by a disease or illness

みんな定期的にクループにかかったのよ。

Just wait till I get the ipecac bottle—you mayn’t have any at your house.

ipecac (吐根) [名] a plant from Brazil and the West Indies

私が吐根の瓶を取ってくるまで待ってちょうだい。あなたの家には吐根はないかもしれないよ。

Come on now.”

come on (おいで) [動] move or travel toward or into a place thought of as near or familiar to the speaker

さあ、おいで」

The two little girls hastened out hand in hand and hurried through Lover’s Lane and across the crusted field beyond, for the snow was too deep to go by the shorter wood way.

hand in hand (手をつないで) [副] holding hands

out (外へ) [副] not in a place

short (近道) [形] having a small distance from one end to the other

二人の少女は手をつないで急いで外へ出て、恋人の小道を通り抜け、その先の凍った畑を横切った。森の道は近道だが、雪が深すぎて通れなかったのだ。

Anne, although sincerely sorry for Minnie May, was far from being insensible to the romance of the situation and to the sweetness of once more sharing that romance with a kindred spirit.

sincerely (心から) [副] in a genuine and honest way

far from (決して~ない) [副] not at all

insensible (無関心) [形] not aware of or not affected by something

romance (ロマンチックさ) [名] a feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love

once more (もう一度) [副] one more time

アンはミニー・メイを心から気の毒に思いながらも、この状況のロマンチックさと、そのロマンチックさをもう一度心の友と分かち合う喜びに、決して無関心ではいられなかった。

The night was clear and frosty, all ebony of shadow and silver of snowy slope;

frosty (霜が降りる) [形] cold enough to cause frost to form

snowy (雪の) [形] covered with snow

夜は澄み渡り、霜が降り、影はすべて黒檀色で、雪の斜面は銀色に輝いていた。

big stars were shining over the silent fields;

大きな星が静かな野原の上に輝いていた。

here and there the dark pointed firs stood up with snow powdering their branches and the wind whistling through them.

stand up (立っている) [動] be in or assume a position in which you put your weight on your feet but not on your knees

snow (雪) [名] atmospheric water vapor frozen into ice crystals and falling in light white flakes

powder (降り積もる) [動] cover with a fine powder

whistle (吹き抜ける) [動] make a clear, high-pitched sound by forcing breath out through a small opening between one's lips

そこここに暗い尖ったモミの木が立っていて、枝には雪が降り積もり、風が吹き抜けていた。

Anne thought it was truly delightful to go skimming through all this mystery and loveliness with your bosom friend who had been so long estranged.

skim (滑走する) [動] move or cause to move quickly and lightly over a surface

estranged (疎遠になる) [動] no longer friendly or affectionate

アンは、長い間疎遠になっていた親友と、この神秘的で美しい景色の中を滑走していくのは本当に楽しいことだと思った。

Minnie May, aged three, was really very sick.

aged (歳) [形] having a specified age

三歳のミニー・メイは本当にとても具合が悪かった。

She lay on the kitchen sofa feverish and restless, while her hoarse breathing could be heard all over the house.

feverish (熱に浮かされた) [形] having or showing the symptoms of a fever

restless (落ち着きなく) [形] unable to rest or relax

breathing (呼吸) [名] the process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs

hoarse (しわがれた) [形] (of a voice) rough and harsh, typically as a result of a sore throat or other illness

彼女は熱に浮かされ、落ち着きなく台所のソファに横たわり、そのしわがれた呼吸は家中に響き渡っていた。

Young Mary Joe, a buxom, broad-faced French girl from the creek, whom Mrs. Barry had engaged to stay with the children during her absence, was helpless and bewildered, quite incapable of thinking what to do, or doing it if she thought of it.

Young Mary Joe (若いメアリー・ジョー) [名] a young girl

buxom (豊満な) [形] (of a woman) plump, especially with large breasts

broad-faced (顔の広い) [形] having a wide face

engage (頼む) [動] occupy or attract

absence (留守) [名] the state of being away from a place or person

helpless (どうすることもできない) [形] unable to help oneself

bewildered (困惑した) [形] confused or puzzled

若いメアリー・ジョーは、小川のほとりに住む豊満で顔の広いフランス人の少女で、バリー夫人が留守中に子供たちと一緒にいてくれるように頼んでいたが、どうしたらいいか考えることもできず、困惑していた。

Anne went to work with skill and promptness.

skill (手際) [名] the ability to do something well

promptness (てきぱき) [名] the quality of being quick and efficient

アンは手際よく、てきぱきと仕事に取りかかった。

“Minnie May has croup all right;

「ミニー・メイは確かにクループだ。

she’s pretty bad, but I’ve seen them worse.

pretty bad (かなりひどい) [形] very bad

かなりひどいが、もっとひどいのを見てきた。

First we must have lots of hot water.

lots of (たくさん) [名] a large number or amount

まず、お湯をたくさん用意しなくちゃ。

I declare, Diana, there isn’t more than a cupful in the kettle!

declare (言う) [動] to make a statement about something

ダイアナ、やだ、やかんに一杯分しかお湯がないよ!

There, I’ve filled it up, and, Mary Joe, you may put some wood in the stove.

fill up (いっぱいにする) [動] to make or become full

ほら、いっぱいにしたよ。メアリー・ジョー、ストーブに薪を入れてちょうだい。

I don’t want to hurt your feelings but it seems to me you might have thought of this before if you’d any imagination.

君の気持ちを傷つけたくはないんだけど、君に想像力があれば、もっと早くこのことを考えていたかもしれないと思うんだ。

Now, I’ll undress Minnie May and put her to bed and you try to find some soft flannel cloths, Diana.

undress (服を脱がせる) [動] take off the clothes of

flannel (フランネル) [名] a soft woven fabric, typically made of wool or a wool blend

cloth (布) [名] a piece of fabric

さあ、私はミニー・メイの服を脱がせてベッドに寝かせるから、ダイアナ、柔らかいフランネルの布を探してちょうだい。

I’m going to give her a dose of ipecac first of all.”

dose (飲ませる) [名] the amount of a medicine or drug that is taken at one time

まず、吐根を飲ませるよ。」

Minnie May did not take kindly to the ipecac but Anne had not brought up three pairs of twins for nothing.

take kindly to (好む) [動] to like or approve of something or someone

three pairs of twins (三組の双子) [名] three sets of two children born at the same time to the same mother

ミニー・メイは吐根を飲むのを嫌がったが、アンは三組の双子を育てた経験を無駄にはしなかった。

Down that ipecac went, not only once, but many times during the long, anxious night when the two little girls worked patiently over the suffering Minnie May, and Young Mary Joe, honestly anxious to do all she could, kept up a roaring fire and heated more water than would have been needed for a hospital of croupy babies.

go down (飲み込まれる) [動] to be swallowed

anxious (不安な) [形] feeling or showing worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome

work (看病する) [動] to be engaged in physical or mental activity in order to achieve a purpose of result

suffering (苦しむ) [動] to feel pain in one's body or mind

keep up (絶やさず) [動] to maintain at a certain level

heat (沸かす) [動] to make or become warm or hot

hospital (病院) [名] an institution providing medical and surgical treatment

croupy (クループの) [形] having or relating to croup

二人の少女が苦しむミニー・メイを根気よく看病し、メアリー・ジョーは、自分にできることを何でもしようと、火を絶やさず、クループの赤ちゃんがいっぱいの病院に必要な量よりも多くのお湯を沸かし続けた、長く不安な夜の間に、吐根は一度ならず何度も飲み込まれた。

It was three o’clock when Matthew came with a doctor, for he had been obliged to go all the way to Spencervale for one.

three o'clock (三時) [名] the time three hours after noon

be obliged to (~しなければならなかった) [動] be required to do something

all the way (わざわざ) [副] to the full extent

マシューが医者を連れて帰ってきたのは三時だった。医者を呼ぶために、わざわざスペンサーヴェイルまで行かなければならなかったのだ。

But the pressing need for assistance was past.

pressing (緊急の) [形] urgent

assistance (援助) [名] the action of helping someone by sharing work, providing money, or giving advice

しかし、緊急の援助の必要は過ぎ去っていた。

Minnie May was much better and was sleeping soundly.

be much better (ずっと良くなる) [動] to be in a much better state

be sleeping soundly (ぐっすり眠る) [動] to be in a deep sleep

ミニー・メイはずっと良くなり、ぐっすり眠っていた。

“I was awfully near giving up in despair,” explained Anne.

give up (諦める) [動] stop trying to do something

「もう少しで絶望して諦めるところでした」とアンは説明した。

“She got worse and worse until she was sicker than ever the Hammond twins were, even the last pair.

Hammond (ハモンド) [名] a surname

「ミニー・メイはどんどん悪くなって、ハモンド家の双子よりも、最後の双子よりも、ずっと具合が悪くなりました。

I actually thought she was going to choke to death.

本当に窒息死すると思いました。

I gave her every drop of ipecac in that bottle and when the last dose went down I said to myself—not to Diana or Young Mary Joe, because I didn’t want to worry them any more than they were worried, but I had to say it to myself just to relieve my feelings—‘This is the last lingering hope and I fear, tis a vain one.’

drop (一滴) [名] a small amount of liquid

go down (なくなる) [動] to be used up or finished

say to oneself (自分に言い聞かせる) [動] to think something without saying it out loud

relieve (楽にする) [動] to make or become less severe, serious, or painful

lingering (残っている) [形] continuing to exist or last

fear (恐れる) [動] to be afraid of something or someone

vain (無駄な) [形] having no real value or importance

あの瓶の吐根を全部飲ませて、最後の一滴がなくなった時、私は自分に言い聞かせました。ダイアナやメアリー・ジョーには言いませんでした。二人をこれ以上心配させたくなかったからです。でも、自分の気持ちを楽にするために、自分に言い聞かせる必要があったのです。「これが最後の望みだ。でも、無駄な望みかもしれない」

But in about three minutes she coughed up the phlegm and began to get better right away.

about three minutes (三分ほど) [名] a period of time

cough up (吐き出す) [動] to expel something from the throat or lungs by coughing

phlegm (痰) [名] a thick, sticky substance that is produced in the throat or lungs when you have a cold or other illness

get better (良くなる) [動] to become healthier or more well

でも、三分ほどすると、ミニー・メイは痰を吐き出して、すぐに良くなり始めました。

You must just imagine my relief, doctor, because I can’t express it in words.

express (言い表す) [動] to show (a thought or feeling) by words, actions, or appearance

私の安堵感は言葉では言い表せません。想像してみてください。

You know there are some things that cannot be expressed in words.”

there be (ある) [動] exist

言葉では言い表せないことがあるのを知っているよ」

“Yes, I know,” nodded the doctor.

「ああ、知っている」医者はうなずいた。

He looked at Anne as if he were thinking some things about her that couldn’t be expressed in words.

彼は言葉では言い表せないことを考えているかのようにアンを見た。

Later on, however, he expressed them to Mr. and Mrs. Barry.

express (話す) [動] to put into words

Mr. and Mrs. Barry (バリー夫妻) [名] the Barrys

しかし、後で彼はそれをバリー夫妻に話した。

“That little redheaded girl they have over at Cuthbert’s is as smart as they make ‘em.

at (で) [前] a function word to indicate a place, time, or manner

be as smart as they make 'em (とても賢い) [熟] to be very intelligent

「カスバート家にいるあの赤毛の少女は、とても賢い。

I tell you she saved that baby’s life, for it would have been too late by the time I got there.

彼女があの赤ん坊の命を救ったんだ、私が着く頃には手遅れだっただろう。

She seems to have a skill and presence of mind perfectly wonderful in a child of her age.

presence of mind (落ち着き) [名] the ability to think and act calmly and quickly in a difficult situation

perfectly (驚くほど) [副] in a way that is complete or correct in every way

彼女はあの年齢の子供にしては驚くほど手際がよく、落ち着いている。

I never saw anything like the eyes of her when she was explaining the case to me.”

case (状況) [名] a particular situation or event

彼女が私に状況を説明している時のあの目は、今まで見たことがない。」

Anne had gone home in the wonderful, white-frosted winter morning, heavy eyed from loss of sleep, but still talking unweariedly to Matthew as they crossed the long white field and walked under the glittering fairy arch of the Lover’s Lane maples.

white-frosted (霜の降りた) [形] covered with frost

heavy eyed (目が重い) [形] having difficulty keeping one's eyes open

loss of sleep (睡眠不足) [名] the condition of not getting enough sleep

talk unweariedly (飽きることなく話す) [動] talk without getting tired

under (下) [前] below or beneath

glittering (きらめく) [形] shining or sparkling brightly

アンは、素晴らしい霜の降りた冬の朝、眠気で目が重かったが、長い白い野原を横切り、恋人の小道のカエデの木のきらめく妖精のアーチの下を歩きながら、マシューと飽きることなく話しながら帰宅した。

“Oh, Matthew, isn’t it a wonderful morning?

「ああ、マシュー、素晴らしい朝でしょう?

The world looks like something God had just imagined for His own pleasure, doesn’t it?

世界は神様が自分の楽しみのために想像したもののように見えますね。

Those trees look as if I could blow them away with a breath—pouf!

look as if (~そうに見える) [動] to appear to be or do something

blow (吹き飛ばす) [動] to move or be moved by the wind or a current of air

あの木々は、私が一息で吹き飛ばせそうに見えます。

I’m so glad I live in a world where there are white frosts, aren’t you?

霜が降りる世界に住んでいて本当に嬉しいよ、あなたは?

And I’m so glad Mrs. Hammond had three pairs of twins after all.

それに、ハモンドさんが結局三組の双子を産んでくれて本当に嬉しいよ。

If she hadn’t I mightn’t have known what to do for Minnie May.

mightn't (わからないかもしれない) [助] might not

もしそうじゃなかったら、ミニー・メイのために何をしたらいいかわからなかったかもしれないよ。

I’m real sorry I was ever cross with Mrs. Hammond for having twins.

be cross with (怒る) [動] be angry with

ハモンドさんが双子を産んだことで怒ったことを本当に後悔しているよ。

But, oh, Matthew, I’m so sleepy.

sleepy (眠い) [形] feeling a need or a desire to sleep

でも、ああ、マシュー、とても眠い。

I can’t go to school.

学校に行けないよ。

I just know I couldn’t keep my eyes open and I’d be so stupid.

keep one's eyes open (目を開ける) [動] to be alert and aware of what is happening around you

目を開けていられないし、とても愚かになるよ。

But I hate to stay home, for Gil—some of the others will get head of the class, and it’s so hard to get up again—although of course the harder it is the more satisfaction you have when you do get up, haven’t you?”

some of the others (他の誰か) [名] some people in a group

get head of the class (クラスのトップになる) [動] become the best student in a class

so hard (難しい) [形] not easy

get up (トップになる) [動] become the best student in a class

the harder (難しいほど) [形] more difficult

haven't you (そう思わない) [動] don't you think so

でも、ギルのために家に居るのは嫌だよ。他の誰かがクラスのトップになっちゃうし、またトップになるのは難しいよ。もちろん、難しいほどトップになった時の満足感は大きいんだけど、そう思わない?」

“Well now, I guess you’ll manage all right,” said Matthew, looking at Anne’s white little face and the dark shadows under her eyes.

manage (大丈夫だろう) [動] be able to do something

「さて、君は大丈夫だろうと思うよ」とマシューはアンの白い小さな顔と目の下の暗い影を見ながら言った。

“You just go right to bed and have a good sleep.

go right to bed (すぐにベッドに行く) [動] go to bed immediately

have a good sleep (ぐっすり眠る) [動] sleep well

「すぐにベッドに行ってぐっすり眠りなさい。

I’ll do all the chores.”

家事は全部私がやるから」

Anne accordingly went to bed and slept so long and soundly that it was well on in the white and rosy winter afternoon when she awoke and descended to the kitchen where Marilla, who had arrived home in the meantime, was sitting knitting.

soundly (ぐっすり) [副] in a deep or heavy sleep

descend (行く) [動] move or travel downward

knitting (編み物) [名] the activity or hobby of making clothes or other articles by knitting

アンはそれに従ってベッドに行き、長くぐっすりと眠ったので、彼女が目を覚まして台所に行った時には、白くバラ色の冬の午後もかなり進んでおり、その間に帰宅したマリラが編み物をして座っていた。

“Oh, did you see the Premier?” exclaimed Anne at once.

「ああ、首相に会えたの?」とアンはすぐに叫んだ。

“What did he look like Marilla?”

「どんな感じの人だった、マリラ?」

“Well, he never got to be Premier on account of his looks,” said Marilla.

get to be (なる) [動] become

「まあ、彼は見た目で首相になったわけではないよ」とマリラは言った。

“Such a nose as that man had!

such (こんな) [形] of the type or quality mentioned

as (のような) [接] used to introduce a clause that describes a person or thing

「あの人の鼻ったら!

But he can speak.

でも彼は話せるよ。

I was proud of being a Conservative. Rachel Lynde, of course, being a Liberal, had no use for him.

be proud of (誇りである) [動] be proud of something

Liberal (リベラル派) [名] a person who believes that government should be active in supporting social and political change

have no use for (役立たずである) [動] have no use for something

私は保守党であることが誇りだった。もちろん、リベラル派であるレイチェル・リンドは彼を役立たずだと思っていた。

Your dinner is in the oven, Anne, and you can get yourself some blue plum preserve out of the pantry.

アン、夕食はオーブンの中に入れてあるよ。ブループラムのジャムは食器棚から自分で取ってね。

I guess you’re hungry.

お腹が空いたでしょう。

Matthew has been telling me about last night.

マシューが昨夜のことを話してくれたよ。

I must say it was fortunate you knew what to do.

what to do (何をすべきか) [名] the right thing to do

何をすべきか分かっていたのは幸運だったよ。

I wouldn’t have had any idea myself, for I never saw a case of croup.

have no idea (考えも浮かばない) [動] to not know something

私には何の考えも浮かばなかったでしょう。だって、私はクループの症例を見たことがないんですもの。

There now, never mind talking till you’ve had your dinner.

never mind (気にしないで) [動] do not worry about or be concerned with

さあ、夕食を食べるまでは話さないで。

I can tell by the look of you that you’re just full up with speeches, but they’ll keep.”

full up (いっぱい) [形] completely full

あなたの顔を見れば、言いたいことがいっぱいあることは分かるけど、それは後でいいでしょう。」

Marilla had something to tell Anne, but she did not tell it just then for she knew if she did Anne’s consequent excitement would lift her clear out of the region of such material matters as appetite or dinner.

just then (その時) [副] at that time

appetite (食欲) [名] a natural desire to eat food

マリラはアンに何か言いたいことがあったが、それを言うとアンが興奮して食欲や夕食といった物質的な事柄の領域から抜け出してしまうことを知っていたので、その時には言わなかった。

Not until Anne had finished her saucer of blue plums did Marilla say:

saucer (受け皿) [名] a small dish on which a cup is placed

アンが青いプラムを平らげるまで、マリラは何も言わなかった。

“Mrs. Barry was here this afternoon, Anne.

「アン、今日の午後、バリーさんがここに来たのよ。

She wanted to see you, but I wouldn’t wake you up.

wake (起こす) [動] cause to stop sleeping

あなたに会いたがっていたけど、起こさなかったよ。

She says you saved Minnie May’s life, and she is very sorry she acted as she did in that affair of the currant wine.

あなたがミニー・メイの命を救ったと言って、カシス酒の件であんなことをしたことをとても後悔しているよ。

She says she knows now you didn’t mean to set Diana drunk, and she hopes you’ll forgive her and be good friends with Diana again.

set (酔わせようとした) [動] cause to be in a specified state

ダイアナを酔わせようとしたわけではないとわかったと言って、許してまたダイアナと仲良くしてほしいと願っているよ。

You’re to go over this evening if you like for Diana can’t stir outside the door on account of a bad cold she caught last night.

on account of (のために) [前] because of

bad cold (ひどい風邪) [名] a common viral infection of the nose and throat

catch (ひく) [動] become infected with

ダイアナは昨夜ひどい風邪をひいて外に出られないので、今晩行きたいなら行ってもいいよ。

Now, Anne Shirley, for pity’s sake don’t fly up into the air.”

お願いだから、アン・シャーリー、空に舞い上がったりしないでね」

The warning seemed not unnecessary, so uplifted and aerial was Anne’s expression and attitude as she sprang to her feet, her face irradiated with the flame of her spirit.

unnecessary (不要) [形] not needed or wanted

uplifted (高揚) [形] raised to a higher position or level

irradiate (輝く) [動] shine or cause to shine brightly

flame (喜び) [名] a feeling of great happiness or pleasure

アンは飛び起きて、顔は喜びに輝き、その表情と態度があまりにも高揚して浮き浮きとしていたため、この警告は不要ではなかったようだった。

“Oh, Marilla, can I go right now—without washing my dishes?

「ああ、マリラ、今すぐ行ってもいい? お皿を洗わないで?

I’ll wash them when I come back, but I cannot tie myself down to anything so unromantic as dishwashing at this thrilling moment.”

tie oneself down (縛り付ける) [動] commit oneself to a particular course of action

dishwashing (お皿洗い) [名] the act of washing dishes

thrilling (わくわくする) [形] causing a feeling of excitement

帰ってきたら洗うけど、こんなわくわくする時に、お皿洗いなんてロマンチックじゃないことに縛り付けられないよ」

“Yes, yes, run along,” said Marilla indulgently.

indulgently (甘やかした) [副] leniently

「いいよ、いいよ、行きなさい」とマリラは甘やかした。

“Anne Shirley—are you crazy?

be crazy (頭がおかしくなる) [動] to be insane or mad

「アン・シャーリー、頭がおかしくなったの?

Come back this instant and put something on you.

this instant (今すぐ) [名] the present moment

put something on (何か着る) [動] put clothes on

今すぐ戻って何か着なさい。

I might as well call to the wind.

might as well (~したほうがましだ) [動] it would be better to

風に呼びかけるようなものだ。

She’s gone without a cap or wrap.

wrap (マフラー) [名] a piece of clothing that is worn around the neck

帽子もマフラーもせずに出かけてしまった。

Look at her tearing through the orchard with her hair streaming.

tear (駆け抜ける) [動] move or travel very quickly

髪をなびかせながら果樹園を駆け抜けているのを見てごらんなさい。

It’ll be a mercy if she doesn’t catch her death of cold.”

cold (風邪) [名] a common viral infection of the nose and throat

風邪をひいて死ななければ幸いだよ。」

Anne came dancing home in the purple winter twilight across the snowy places.

アンは冬の紫色の夕暮れ、雪の積もった道を踊るように帰ってきた。

Afar in the southwest was the great shimmering, pearl-like sparkle of an evening star in a sky that was pale golden and ethereal rose over gleaming white spaces and dark glens of spruce.

shimmering (きらめく) [形] shining or glowing with a soft tremulous light

evening star (宵の明星) [名] the planet Venus when it is visible in the western sky after sunset

rose (バラ色) [名] a shade of pink

gleaming (きらめく) [形] shining or glowing with a soft tremulous light

space (空間) [名] the unlimited expanse in which the solar system, stars, and galaxies exist

glen (谷間) [名] a narrow valley

南西の彼方には、真珠のような輝きを放つ大きな宵の明星が、きらめく白い空間とトウヒの暗い谷間の上に広がる淡い金色と空気のようなバラ色の空に輝いていた。

The tinkles of sleigh bells among the snowy hills came like elfin chimes through the frosty air, but their music was not sweeter than the song in Anne’s heart and on her lips.

tinkle (音) [名] a light, clear ringing sound

sleigh bell (そりの鈴) [名] a bell attached to a sleigh

snowy hill (雪の丘) [名] a hill covered with snow

frosty air (霜の降りた空気) [名] air that is cold enough to cause frost to form

elfin chime (妖精のチャイム) [名] a chime that is made by or for elves

雪の丘の間のそりの鈴の音が、霜の降りた空気の中を妖精のチャイムのように聞こえてきたが、その音楽はアンの心と唇の歌よりも甘くはなかった。

“You see before you a perfectly happy person, Marilla,” she announced.

「目の前にいるのは、完璧に幸せな人間よ、マリラ」と彼女は宣言した。

“I’m perfectly happy—yes, in spite of my red hair.

「私は完璧に幸せよ。そう、赤毛にもかかわらずね。

Just at present I have a soul above red hair.

Just at present (今は) [副] at the present time; now

have a soul (魂が大事) [動] be a person with a deep and sensitive nature

above (よりも) [前] at a higher level or position than

今は赤毛よりも魂が大事なの。

Mrs. Barry kissed me and cried and said she was so sorry and she could never repay me.

kiss (キスする) [動] touch with the lips as a sign of love, affection, greeting, or reverence

repay (返済する) [動] pay back (money) that has been borrowed or lent

バリーさんは私にキスして泣き、とても申し訳なくて、私に返済することはできないと言いました。

I felt fearfully embarrassed, Marilla, but I just said as politely as I could, ‘I have no hard feelings for you, Mrs. Barry.

feel fearfully embarrassed (恐ろしく当惑した) [動] feel very awkward or ashamed

as politely as I could (できるだけ丁寧に) [副] in a very polite way

恐ろしく当惑したよ、マリラ、でも私はできるだけ丁寧に言ったのよ、「私はあなたに恨みはありません、バリーさん。

I assure you once for all that I did not mean to intoxicate Diana and henceforth I shall cover the past with the mantle of oblivion.’

once for all (はっきりと) [副] in a final, decisive way

cover (覆い隠す) [動] to be over or on the surface of something

past (過去) [名] the time before the present

mantle (マント) [名] a loose sleeveless cloak or coat

ダイアナを酔わせようとしたわけではないことをはっきりと申し上げます。今後は過去を忘却のマントで覆い隠します」

That was a pretty dignified way of speaking wasn’t it, Marilla?”

speaking (話し方) [名] the action of conveying information or expressing ideas by talking

かなり威厳のある話し方だったでしょう、マリラ?」

“I felt that I was heaping coals of fire on Mrs. Barry’s head.

heap (積み上げる) [動] to make a pile of

「私はバリーさんの頭に火のついた石炭を積み上げているように感じました。

And Diana and I had a lovely afternoon.

そしてダイアナと私は素敵な午後を過ごしました。

Diana showed me a new fancy crochet stitch her aunt over at Carmody taught her.

crochet (かぎ針編み) [名] a type of needlework in which yarn is made into loops with a hooked needle

stitch (ステッチ) [名] a single pass of a needle in sewing, knitting, or crocheting

ダイアナはカーモディにいるおばさんが教えてくれた新しい素敵なかぎ針編みのステッチを見せてくれました。

Not a soul in Avonlea knows it but us, and we pledged a solemn vow never to reveal it to anyone else.

pledge (誓う) [動] make a solemn promise or undertaking

reveal (明かす) [動] make known or public

アヴォンリーでは私たち以外誰も知らないし、私たちは誰にも明かさないと厳かに誓ったのです。

Diana gave me a beautiful card with a wreath of roses on it and a verse of poetry:”

ダイアナはバラの花輪と詩の一節が描かれた美しいカードをくれました。」

“If you love me as I love you

「もしあなたが私を愛しているように私を愛しているなら

Nothing but death can part us two.”

part (引き離す) [動] divide into two or more pieces

死だけが私たち二人を引き離すことができる。」

“And that is true, Marilla.

「そしてそれは本当です、マリラ。

We’re going to ask Mr. Phillips to let us sit together in school again, and Gertie Pye can go with Minnie Andrews.

私たちはフィリップス先生に学校でまた一緒に座らせてくれるように頼むつもりで、ガーティ・パイはミニー・アンドリュースと座ればいいよ。

We had an elegant tea.

私たちは優雅なお茶会をした。

Mrs. Barry had the very best china set out, Marilla, just as if I was real company.

have the very best china set out (最高の陶磁器を並べる) [動] to put the best china on the table

real company (本当の客) [名] a guest who is not a family member

マリラ、バリーさんは私が本当の客であるかのように、最高の陶磁器を並べていたよ。

I can’t tell you what a thrill it gave me.

どんなにわくわくしたか、言葉では言い表せないよ。

Nobody ever used their very best china on my account before.

今まで誰も私のために最高の陶磁器を使ったことはなかったよ。

And we had fruit cake and pound cake and doughnuts and two kinds of preserves, Marilla.

pound cake (パウンドケーキ) [名] a rich cake made with a pound each of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour

doughnut (ドーナツ) [名] a small cake of sweetened dough fried in fat

マリラ、フルーツケーキ、パウンドケーキ、ドーナツ、2種類のジャムを食べたのよ。

And Mrs. Barry asked me if I took tea and said ‘Pa, why don’t you pass the biscuits to Anne?’

take tea (お茶を飲む) [動] drink tea

biscuit (ビスケット) [名] a small, flat, usually sweet cake

バリーさんは私にお茶を飲むか尋ねて、「パパ、ビスケットをアンさんに渡してあげて」と言ったのよ。

It must be lovely to be grown up, Marilla, when just being treated as if you were is so nice.”

be lovely (素敵だ) [動] very attractive or pleasing

be grown up (大人になる) [動] reach maturity

be treated (扱われる) [動] behave towards or deal with in a certain way

マリラ、大人になったら素敵でしょうね。大人のように扱われるだけでもとても素敵ですもの。」

“I don’t know about that,” said Marilla, with a brief sigh.

with a brief sigh (短くため息をついた) [動] let out a long, deep breath, usually when you are sad, tired, or disappointed

「それはわからないよ」とマリラは短くため息をついた。

“Well, anyway, when I am grown up,” said Anne decidedly, “I’m always going to talk to little girls as if they were too, and I’ll never laugh when they use big words.

「とにかく、私が大人になったら」とアンは決然と言った。「私はいつも小さな女の子にも大人のように話しかけ、難しい言葉を使っても絶対に笑わないよ。

I know from sorrowful experience how that hurts one’s feelings.

悲しい経験から、それがどれだけ人の気持ちを傷つけるか知っているよ。

After tea Diana and I made taffy.

taffy (タフィー) [名] a type of candy made from sugar or corn syrup, butter, and flavorings, and often pulled until porous

お茶の後、ダイアナと私はタフィーを作った。

The taffy wasn’t very good, I suppose because neither Diana nor I had ever made any before.

タフィーはあまりおいしくなかった。ダイアナも私も作ったことがなかったからだと思う。

Diana left me to stir it while she buttered the plates and I forgot and let it burn;

stir (混ぜる) [動] move a spoon or other implement round and round in a liquid or soft mixture

burn (焦がす) [動] be on fire

ダイアナは皿にバターを塗っている間に私に混ぜるように頼んだが、私は忘れて焦がしてしまった。

and then when we set it out on the platform to cool the cat walked over one plate and that had to be thrown away.

set out (置く) [動] to put something in a place

cool (冷やす) [動] to make or become less hot

cat (猫) [名] a small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a short snout, and retractile claws

walk over (歩く) [動] to move at a regular and fairly slow pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, never having both feet off the ground at once

throw away (捨てる) [動] to get rid of something by putting it in a place where it will not be used again

そして、冷やすために台の上に置いたら、猫が一枚の皿の上を歩いてしまったので、捨てなければならなかった。

But the making of it was splendid fun.

making (作ること) [名] the process of creating something

fun (楽しい) [名] enjoyment, amusement, or lighthearted pleasure

でも、作るのはとても楽しかった。

Then when I came home Mrs. Barry asked me to come over as often as I could and Diana stood at the window and threw kisses to me all the way down to Lover’s Lane.

come over (遊びに来る) [動] visit someone

as often as I could (できるだけ頻繁に) [副] as frequently as possible

kiss (投げキッス) [名] a touch or caress with the lips

all the way down (ずっと) [副] to the full extent

私が帰宅すると、バリーさんはできるだけ頻繁に遊びに来るように言ってくれたし、ダイアナは窓に立って、恋人の小道を下りるまでずっと私に投げキッスをしてくれた。

I assure you, Marilla, that I feel like praying tonight and I’m going to think out a special brand-new prayer in honor of the occasion.”

occasion (機会) [名] a particular time or event

マリラ、今夜は祈りたい気分なの。この機会に特別な新しい祈りを考えようと思うの。」

Chapter XIX: A Concert a Catastrophe and a Confession

concert (コンサート) [名] a musical performance given in public, typically by several performers or of several compositions

第19章: コンサート、大失敗、そして告白

Marilla, can I go over to see Diana just for a minute?” asked Anne, running breathlessly down from the east gable one February evening.

just for a minute (ちょっと) [名] a short period of time

breathlessly (息を切らして) [副] in a way that is out of breath

one February evening (2月のある夕方) [名] the evening of a day in February

マリラ、ちょっとダイアナに会いに行ってもいい?」2月のある夕方、アンは息を切らして東の切妻から降りてきて尋ねた。

“I don’t see what you want to be traipsing about after dark for,” said Marilla shortly.

traipsing (出歩く) [動] walk or move wearily or reluctantly

shortly (つっけんどんに) [副] in a brief manner

「暗くなってから出歩くなんて、何がしたいのやら」とマリラはつっけんどんに言った。

“You and Diana walked home from school together and then stood down there in the snow for half an hour more, your tongues going the whole blessed time, clickety-clack.

walk home (歩いて帰る) [動] go home on foot

clickety-clack (カチカチ) [名] a sound like that of a typewriter or a train

「ダイアナと学校から一緒に歩いて帰ってきて、それから雪の中で30分以上も立って、その間ずっとおしゃべりしていたでしょう。

So I don’t think you’re very badly off to see her again.”

badly off (困った) [形] in a bad situation

だから、また会いたいなんてそんなに困ったこととは思えないよ」

“But she wants to see me,” pleaded Anne.

「でも、ダイアナが私に会いたいの」とアンは懇願した。

“She has something very important to tell me.”

have something to tell (話がある) [動] have something to say

「私に何かとても大事な話があるんだって」

“How do you know she has?”

has (そう思う) [動] possess, own, or hold

「どうしてそう思うの?」

“Because she just signaled to me from her window.

signal (合図) [名] a gesture, action, or sound that is used to give information, a command, or a warning

「だって、ダイアナが窓から合図を送ってきたの。

We have arranged a way to signal with our candles and cardboard.

arrange (考える) [動] to put things in a neat, attractive, or required order

cardboard (厚紙) [名] a thick, stiff paper that is used to make boxes, etc.

ろうそくと厚紙で合図する方法を考えたの。

We set the candle on the window sill and make flashes by passing the cardboard back and forth.

window sill (窓枠) [名] a piece of wood or stone forming the bottom part of a window

flash (光) [名] a sudden brief burst of bright light

窓枠にろうそくを置いて、厚紙を前後に動かして光を点滅させるの。

So many flashes mean a certain thing.

何回か点滅させると、何かを意味するのよ。

It was my idea, Marilla.”

私の考えなの、マリラ」

“I’ll warrant you it was,” said Marilla emphatically.

warrant (保証する) [動] guarantee

emphatically (強調して) [副] in a forceful and definite manner

「そうだろうと思った」とマリラは強調した。

“And the next thing you’ll be setting fire to the curtains with your signaling nonsense.”

nonsense (たわ言) [名] words or language having no meaning or conveying no intelligible ideas

「そして次は、その信号のたわ言でカーテンに火をつけるつもりだろう」

“Oh, we’re very careful, Marilla.

「ああ、私たちはとても注意深いのよ、マリラ。

And it’s so interesting.

それにとても面白いのよ。

Two flashes mean, ‘Are you there?’

flash (光らせる) [動] to shine brightly and suddenly

二回光らせるのは「そこにいる?」という意味で、

Three mean ‘yes’ and four ‘no.’

三回が「はい」で四回が「いいえ」なのよ。

Five mean, ‘Come over as soon as possible, because I have something important to reveal.’

as soon as possible (できるだけ早く) [副] without delay or hesitation

come over (来てください) [動] to visit someone

reveal (お知らせします) [動] to make known or public

五回が「できるだけ早く来てください、重要なことをお知らせします」という意味なのよ。

Diana has just signaled five flashes, and I’m really suffering to know what it is.”

signal (合図する) [動] make a gesture or sound to convey a message

suffer (たまらない) [動] feel pain in a part of your body

ダイアナがたった今五回光らせたのよ、それが何か知りたくてたまらないよ」

“Well, you needn’t suffer any longer,” said Marilla sarcastically.

suffer (苦しむ) [動] experience or be subjected to something bad or unpleasant

「そう、もう苦しむ必要はないよ」とマリラは皮肉を言った。

“You can go, but you’re to be back here in just ten minutes, remember that.”

be back (戻ってくる) [動] return to a place

「行ってもいいけど、10分以内に戻ってきなさい、忘れないでね」

Anne did remember it and was back in the stipulated time, although probably no mortal will ever know just what it cost her to confine the discussion of Diana’s important communication within the limits of ten minutes.

stipulated time (決められた時間) [名] a time that has been agreed upon

mortal (誰も) [名] a human being

cost (犠牲を払う) [動] require the payment of

discussion (議論) [名] the action or process of talking about something

communication (伝達) [名] the imparting or exchanging of information or news

アンはそれを覚えていて、決められた時間に戻ってきたが、ダイアナの重要な伝達の議論を10分以内に終わらせるのにどれだけの犠牲を払ったのかは、おそらく誰も知らないだろう。

But at least she had made good use of them.

しかし、少なくとも彼女はそれらを有効に活用していた。

“Oh, Marilla, what do you think?

「ああ、マリラ、どう思う?

You know tomorrow is Diana’s birthday.

明日はダイアナの誕生日なのよ。

Well, her mother told her she could ask me to go home with her from school and stay all night with her.

彼女のお母さんが、学校から一緒に帰って、一晩泊まってもいいって言ったんだ。

And her cousins are coming over from Newbridge in a big pung sleigh to go to the Debating Club concert at the hall tomorrow night.

pung sleigh (そり) [名] a type of sleigh

Debating Club (ディベートクラブ) [名] a club where people debate

tomorrow night (明日の夜) [名] the night of the day after today

それに、彼女のいとこたちが、明日の夜、ホールで開かれるディベートクラブのコンサートに行くために、大きなそりに乗ってニューブリッジからやってくるの。

And they are going to take Diana and me to the concert—if you’ll let me go, that is.

それに、彼らはダイアナと私をコンサートに連れて行ってくれるの。もし、行かせてくれるならね。

You will, won’t you, Marilla?

will (行かせてくれる) [助] expressing a strong intention or determination

行かせてくれるよね、マリラ?

Oh, I feel so excited.”

ああ、とても興奮しているよ」

“You can calm down then, because you’re not going.

calm down (落ち着く) [動] become less agitated or excited

「じゃあ、落ち着きなさい。あなたは行かないから。

You’re better at home in your own bed, and as for that club concert, it’s all nonsense, and little girls should not be allowed to go out to such places at all.”

be better (ましだ) [動] be more desirable or preferable

at home (家で) [副] in one's own home

in one's own bed (自分のベッドで) [名] in the bed that one usually sleeps in

club concert (クラブのコンサート) [名] a concert that takes place in a club

be allowed to (~することを許される) [動] be permitted to; be allowed to

家で自分のベッドで寝ている方がいいし、そのクラブのコンサートなんてナンセンスだ。小さな女の子がそんな場所に出かけるのは許されない」

“I’m sure the Debating Club is a most respectable affair,” pleaded Anne.

affair (催し) [名] an event or series of events

「討論クラブは間違いなく最も立派な催しよ」とアンは懇願した。

“I’m not saying it isn’t.

「そうではないとは言っていない。

But you’re not going to begin gadding about to concerts and staying out all hours of the night.

gadding about (遊び回る) [動] go about aimlessly or frivolously

stay out (外出する) [動] not go home

でも、コンサートに行ったり、夜遅くまで外出したりするのは許さない。

Pretty doings for children.

Pretty (ひどい) [形] very bad or serious

doings (すること) [名] actions or activities

子供がすることではない。

I’m surprised at Mrs. Barry’s letting Diana go.”

ダイアナを行かせたバリー夫人には驚いたよ」

“But it’s such a very special occasion,” mourned Anne, on the verge of tears.

special (特別な) [形] better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual or common

verge (瀬戸際) [名] the point at which something is likely to happen

「でも、これは特別な機会なのよ」とアンは泣きそうになって訴えた。

“Diana has only one birthday in a year.

one (1) [数] the smallest positive integer

「ダイアナの誕生日は年に一度しかないのよ。

It isn’t as if birthdays were common things, Marilla.

common (ありふれた) [形] occurring, found, or done often; prevalent

誕生日なんてありふれたことじゃないよ、マリラ。

Prissy Andrews is going to recite ‘Curfew Must Not Ring Tonight.’ That is such a good moral piece, Marilla, I’m sure it would do me lots of good to hear it.

Curfew Must Not Ring Tonight (今夜は門限を鳴らすな) [名] a poem by Rose Hartwick Thorpe

do a lot of good (とてもためになる) [動] be very beneficial

プリシー・アンドリュースが「今夜は門限を鳴らすな」を暗唱するのよ。あれはとても道徳的な作品だから、マリラ、それを聞けば私にはとてもためになると思うよ。

And the choir are going to sing four lovely pathetic songs that are pretty near as good as hymns.

choir (聖歌隊) [名] an organized group of singers, typically affiliated with a church and singing in services

hymn (賛美歌) [名] a religious song of praise

それに聖歌隊が賛美歌に負けないくらい美しい哀愁を帯びた歌を四曲歌うのよ。

And oh, Marilla, the minister is going to take part;

それに、マリラ、牧師先生も参加するのよ。

yes, indeed, he is; he’s going to give an address.

address (演説) [名] a formal speech delivered to an audience

本当に参加するのよ。演説をするんだって。

That will be just about the same thing as a sermon.

説教とほとんど同じことよね。

Please, mayn’t I go, Marilla?”

please (ねえ) [間] used to express a polite request

mayn't (行かせてくれない) [助] may not

ねえ、マリラ、行かせてくれない?」

“You heard what I said, Anne, didn’t you?

「私の言ったことは聞いたでしょう、アン?

Take off your boots now and go to bed.

さあ、ブーツを脱いで寝なさい。

It’s past eight.”

eight (8時) [名] the number 8

past (過ぎた) [前] after the time that is mentioned

8時を過ぎたのよ。」

“There’s just one more thing, Marilla,” said Anne, with the air of producing the last shot in her locker.

just one more thing (もう1つだけ) [名] one more thing

with the air of (のような態度で) [名] with the appearance of

producing (放つ) [動] to make or create something

the last shot (最後の一撃) [名] the last attempt

「マリラ、もう1つだけ」とアンは、最後の一撃を放つような態度で言った。

“Mrs. Barry told Diana that we might sleep in the spare-room bed.

spare-room (客間) [名] a room for guests

「バリーさんはダイアナに、私たちは客間のベッドで寝てもいいと言ってくれたの。

Think of the honor of your little Anne being put in the spare-room bed.”

be put in (寝かされる) [動] be placed in a specified place or position

あなたの小さなアンが客間のベッドに寝かされるなんて、どんなに名誉なことか考えてみなさい。」

“It’s an honor you’ll have to get along without.

get along (やっていく) [動] to manage to live or work together

「それはあなたがなしでやっていかなければならない名誉だ。

Go to bed, Anne, and don’t let me hear another word out of you.”

アン、寝なさい、そしてもう1つも言葉を聞かせないで。」

When Anne, with tears rolling over her cheeks, had gone sorrowfully upstairs, Matthew, who had been apparently sound asleep on the lounge during the whole dialogue, opened his eyes and said decidedly:

roll over (流れる) [動] move or cause to move from one side to the other

go sorrowfully (悲しそうに上がる) [動] move in a sad manner

upstairs (2階) [名] a floor or set of rooms above the ground floor

lounge (長椅子) [名] a room in a house or hotel for relaxing

open one's eyes (目を開ける) [動] become or cause to become aware of

say decidedly (きっぱりと言う) [動] speak in a firm and determined manner

アンが涙を頬に流しながら悲しそうに2階に上がると、会話の間ずっと長椅子でぐっすり眠っていたように見えたマシューが目を開けて、きっぱりと言った。

“Well now, Marilla, I think you ought to let Anne go.”

「さて、マリラ、アンを行かせるべきだと思うよ。」

“I don’t then,” retorted Marilla.

「私はそうは思わないよ」とマリラは言い返した。

“Who’s bringing this child up, Matthew, you or me?”

「この子を育てるのは誰なの、マシュー、あなたそれとも私?」

“Well now, you,” admitted Matthew.

「さて、君だ」とマシューは認めた。

“Don’t interfere then.”

interfere (口を出す) [動] to get involved in something that is not your concern

「じゃあ、口を出さないで。」

“Well now, I ain’t interfering.

「さて、口は出さないよ。

It ain’t interfering to have your own opinion.

自分の意見を持つのは口を出す事ではない。

And my opinion is that you ought to let Anne go.”

そして私の意見では、アンを行かせるべきだ。」

“You’d think I ought to let Anne go to the moon if she took the notion, I’ve no doubt,” was Marilla’s amiable rejoinder.

take the notion (言い出す) [動] have the idea

no doubt (間違いなく) [副] certainly

rejoinder (答え) [名] a reply, especially a quick, witty, or critical one

amiable (愛想のいい) [形] friendly and pleasant

「アンが月に行きたいと言い出したら、行かせるべきだと考えるだろうね、間違いなく」とマリラは愛想よく答えた。

“I might have let her spend the night with Diana, if that was all.

「それだけなら、ダイアナと夜を過ごすのを許したかもしれない。

But I don’t approve of this concert plan.

でも、このコンサート計画は認められない。

She’d go there and catch cold like as not, and have her head filled up with nonsense and excitement.

go there (そこに行く) [動] go to a place

catch cold (風邪をひく) [動] become sick with a cold

like as not (おそらく) [副] very likely

have one's head filled up with (頭の中がいっぱいになる) [動] have a lot of thoughts or ideas in one's mind

彼女はそこに行って、風邪をひくだろうし、頭の中はナンセンスと興奮でいっぱいになるだろう。

It would unsettle her for a week.

unsettle (落ち着かなくなる) [動] make anxious or unsettled

一週間は落ち着かないだろう。

I understand that child’s disposition and what’s good for it better than you, Matthew.”

私はあの子の性質や何があの子にとって良いかをあなたよりもよく分かっているよ、マシュー」

“I think you ought to let Anne go,” repeated Matthew firmly.

「アンに行かせるべきだと思う」とマシューは固く繰り返した。

Argument was not his strong point, but holding fast to his opinion certainly was.

argument (議論) [名] a statement or series of statements for or against something

strong point (得意分野) [名] something that someone is good at

hold fast (固く守る) [動] to keep or maintain something firmly

議論は彼の得意分野ではなかったが、自分の意見を固く守ることは確かに得意だった。

Marilla gave a gasp of helplessness and took refuge in silence.

give a gasp (息を呑む) [動] to catch one's breath with an open mouth

helplessness (途方に暮れる) [名] the quality or state of lacking the power to help oneself

take refuge (逃げ込む) [動] to go to a place for protection or safety

マリラは途方に暮れて息を呑み、沈黙に逃げ込んだ。

The next morning, when Anne was washing the breakfast dishes in the pantry, Matthew paused on his way out to the barn to say to Marilla again:

pantry (食器室) [名] a small room where food, dishes, and sometimes silverware are stored

pause (立ち止まる) [動] stop doing something for a short period of time

翌朝、アンが食器室で朝食の食器を洗っている時、マシューは納屋に行く途中で立ち止まり、マリラに再び言った。

“I think you ought to let Anne go, Marilla.”

「アンに行かせるべきだと思うよ、マリラ」

For a moment Marilla looked things not lawful to be uttered.

lawful (はばかられる) [形] being in accordance with the law

utter (口に出す) [動] make (a sound) with the mouth

一瞬、マリラは口に出すにははばかられるようなことを考えた。

Then she yielded to the inevitable and said tartly:

yield (屈する) [動] give way to pressure, force, or persuasion

inevitable (避けられないこと) [形] certain to happen; unavoidable

それから、彼女は避けられないことに屈して、辛辣に言った。

“Very well, she can go, since nothing else ‘ll please you.”

nothing else (それ以外では) [名] no other thing

「分かったよ、行かせてあげるよ、それ以外ではあなたは満足しないのでしょう」

Anne flew out of the pantry, dripping dishcloth in hand.

drip (滴り落ちる) [動] fall or let fall in drops

アンは食器棚から飛び出し、手に持ったふきんから水が滴り落ちていた。

“Oh, Marilla, Marilla, say those blessed words again.”

blessed (祝福された) [形] consecrated by a religious rite

「ああ、マリラ、マリラ、もう一度その祝福の言葉を言って」

“I guess once is enough to say them.

「一度言えば十分でしょう。

This is Matthew’s doings and I wash my hands of it.

wash one's hands of (関知しない) [動] refuse to take responsibility for something

これはマシューのしたことで、私は関知しないよ。

If you catch pneumonia sleeping in a strange bed or coming out of that hot hall in the middle of the night, don’t blame me, blame Matthew.

catch pneumonia (肺炎になる) [動] become ill with pneumonia

come out of (出てくる) [動] move or travel from the inside of something to the outside

見知らぬベッドで寝て肺炎になったり、真夜中にあの暑いホールから出てきて肺炎になったりしても、私を責めないで、マシューを責めなさい。

Anne Shirley, you’re dripping greasy water all over the floor.

drip (たらす) [動] to let fall in drops

greasy (油まみれの) [形] covered with oil or grease

アン・シャーリー、床に油まみれの水をたらしているよ。

I never saw such a careless child.”

careless (不注意な) [形] not giving sufficient attention or care to avoiding harm or errors

こんなに不注意な子供は見たことがない」

“Oh, I know I’m a great trial to you, Marilla,” said Anne repentantly.

repentantly (後悔して) [副] feeling or showing that you are sorry for something you have done

「ああ、私はあなたにとって大きな試練だということを知っています、マリラ」とアンは後悔して言った。

“I make so many mistakes.

「私はとても多くの間違いを犯す。

But then just think of all the mistakes I don’t make, although I might.

でも、私が犯さない間違いを全部考えてみてほしい。犯すかもしれないのに。

I’ll get some sand and scrub up the spots before I go to school.

scrub (こすり落とす) [動] clean by rubbing with a hard brush

spot (場所) [名] a particular place, point, or area

学校に行く前に砂を取って、その場所をこすり落とそう。

Oh, Marilla, my heart was just set on going to that concert.

set on (決まっている) [動] to be determined to do something

ああ、マリラ、私の心はあのコンサートに行くことに決まっていた。

I never was to a concert in my life, and when the other girls talk about them in school I feel so out of it.

out of (疎外感) [名] a feeling of being excluded or isolated

私は人生で一度もコンサートに行ったことがなくて、学校で他の女の子たちがコンサートについて話しているのを聞くと、とても疎外感を感じる。

You didn’t know just how I felt about it, but you see Matthew did.

あなたは私がそれについてどう感じているか知らなかったけど、マシューは知っていた。

Matthew understands me, and it’s so nice to be understood, Marilla.”

nice (嬉しい) [形] giving or capable of giving joy or pleasure; delightful; charming; pleasing

マシューは私を理解してくれているし、理解してもらえるととても嬉しいよ、マリラ」

Anne was too excited to do herself justice as to lessons that morning in school.

be too excited to (興奮しすぎて~できない) [動] be so excited that one cannot do something

do oneself justice (自分の実力を発揮する) [動] to show one's abilities or qualities to the best advantage

アンは興奮しすぎて、その朝の学校の授業では自分の実力を発揮できなかった。

Gilbert Blythe spelled her down in class and left her clear out of sight in mental arithmetic.

clear (はるかに) [副] completely

mental arithmetic (暗算) [名] the ability to do mathematics in one's head

ギルバート・ブライスはクラスで彼女にスペルを間違えさせ、暗算では彼女をはるかに引き離した。

Anne’s consequent humiliation was less than it might have been, however, in view of the concert and the spare-room bed.

consequent (結果として生じる) [形] following as a result or effect

view (考える) [動] to think of or regard in a particular way

しかし、コンサートや客間のベッドのことを考えると、アンの屈辱感は思ったほどではなかった。

She and Diana talked so constantly about it all day that with a stricter teacher than Mr. Phillips dire disgrace must inevitably have been their portion.

stricter (より厳しい) [形] more strict

dire (ひどい) [形] extremely serious or urgent

disgrace (目に遭う) [名] loss of reputation or respect

inevitably (間違いなく) [副] in a way that cannot be avoided or prevented

portion (遭う) [名] a part of a whole

彼女とダイアナは一日中そのことばかり話していたから、フィリップス先生より厳しい先生だったら、間違いなくひどい目に遭っていただろう。

Anne felt that she could not have borne it if she had not been going to the concert, for nothing else was discussed that day in school.

discuss (話題にする) [動] to talk about something with another person or group of people

アンは、もしコンサートに行かなければ、耐えられなかっただろうと思った。なぜなら、その日学校ではコンサートのこと以外何も話題に上らなかったからだ。

The Avonlea Debating Club, which met fortnightly all winter, had had several smaller free entertainments;

The Avonlea Debating Club (アヴォンリー討論クラブ) [名] a club in Avonlea where people debate

meet (開かれる) [動] come together with another or others for a purpose

fortnightly (隔週) [形] happening every two weeks

smaller (小規模な) [形] of less than average size

free (無料の) [形] costing nothing

entertainment (催し) [名] an event, performance, or activity that is intended to entertain people

冬の間隔週で開かれていたアヴォンリー討論クラブは、何度か小規模な無料の催しを開いていた。

but this was to be a big affair, admission ten cents, in aid of the library.

big (大規模な) [形] of major significance or importance

admission (入場料) [名] the price of admission

ten cents (10セント) [名] a unit of money equal to ten hundredths of a dollar

aid (援助) [名] help, typically of a practical nature

library (図書館) [名] a building or room containing collections of books, periodicals and sometimes films and recorded music for use or borrowing by the public or the members of an institution

しかし、これは図書館の援助を目的とした大規模な催しで、入場料は10セントだった。

The Avonlea young people had been practicing for weeks, and all the scholars were especially interested in it by reason of older brothers and sisters who were going to take part.

young people (若者たち) [名] people who are young

weeks (数週間) [名] a period of seven days

scholars (生徒たち) [名] a person who studies at a university or other place of higher education

interested (興味を持つ) [形] having a feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone

older brothers and sisters (兄や姉) [名] a male sibling who is older than oneself

take part (参加する) [動] be involved in an activity or event

アヴォンリーの若者たちは何週間も練習を重ねており、生徒たちは皆、兄や姉が参加するということで、特に興味を持っていた。

Everybody in school over nine years of age expected to go, except Carrie Sloane, whose father shared Marilla’s opinions about small girls going out to night concerts.

over nine years of age (九歳以上) [名] more than nine years old

expected to go (行く予定だった) [動] planned to go

Carrie Sloane (キャリー・スローン) [名] a character in the story

whose father (その父親) [名] the father of the person mentioned

shared (同じだった) [動] have in common

Marilla's opinions (マリラの意見) [名] the opinions of Marilla

small girls (小さな女の子) [名] girls who are young

going out to (行くのはよくない) [動] going to

night concerts (夜のコンサート) [名] concerts that take place at night

学校の九歳以上の生徒は皆行く予定だったが、キャリー・スローンだけは父親がマリラと同じ意見で、小さな女の子が夜のコンサートに行くのはよくないと考えていた。

Carrie Sloane cried into her grammar all the afternoon and felt that life was not worth living.

grammar (文法書) [名] a book about grammar

be worth (値する) [動] to be good enough for something

キャリー・スローンは午後中ずっと文法書にむかって泣き、人生は生きるに値しないと感じていた。

For Anne the real excitement began with the dismissal of school and increased therefrom in crescendo until it reached to a crash of positive ecstasy in the concert itself.

dismissal (終わり) [名] the end of something

increase (高まる) [動] become or make greater or bigger

crescendo (だんだんと) [名] a gradual increase in loudness or force

crash (最高潮) [名] a sudden loud noise

positive (最高の) [形] good or desirable

ecstasy (興奮) [名] an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement

アンにとって、本当の興奮は学校が終わってから始まり、コンサート本番で最高潮に達するまで、だんだんと高まっていった。

They had a “perfectly elegant tea;” and then came the delicious occupation of dressing in Diana’s little room upstairs.

come (取りかかる) [動] to move or travel toward or into a place thought of as near or familiar to the speaker

delicious (楽しい) [形] highly pleasing to the senses or the mind

occupation (仕事) [名] an activity that a person engages in regularly to earn a living

dressing (着替え) [名] the action of putting on clothes

二人は「とても優雅なお茶」を飲み、それから二階のダイアナの小さな部屋で着替えるという楽しい仕事に取りかかった。

Diana did Anne’s front hair in the new pompadour style and Anne tied Diana’s bows with the especial knack she possessed;

do (結う) [動] arrange or fix in a certain style

front hair (前髪) [名] the hair growing from the front of the head

pompadour style (ポンパドールスタイル) [名] a hairstyle in which the hair is swept upwards from the face

bow (リボン) [名] a knot with two or more loops and two loose ends

especial knack (特別なコツ) [名] a special skill or talent

ダイアナはアンの髪の前髪を新しいポンパドールスタイルに結い、アンはダイアナのリボンを彼女が持っている特別なコツで結んだ。

and they experimented with at least half a dozen different ways of arranging their back hair.

half a dozen (半ダース) [名] six

different (異なる) [形] not the same as each other

arrange (結う) [動] put things in a neat, attractive, or required order

back hair (後ろ髪) [名] the hair on the back of the head

そして、二人は後ろ髪の結い方を少なくとも半ダースも試した。

At last they were ready, cheeks scarlet and eyes glowing with excitement.

ついに二人は準備が整い、頬を真っ赤に染め、興奮で目を輝かせていた。

True, Anne could not help a little pang when she contrasted her plain black tam and shapeless, tight-sleeved, homemade gray-cloth coat with Diana’s jaunty fur cap and smart little jacket.

tam (ベレー帽) [名] a round, flat, woolen hat

shapeless (形の悪い) [形] having no definite or regular shape

gray (灰色の) [形] of the color gray

jaunty (粋な) [形] having a cheerful, confident, and stylish manner

fur (毛皮) [名] the hairy coat of a mammal

smart (素敵な) [形] neat, tidy, and fashionable

jacket (ジャケット) [名] a short coat

確かに、アンは自分の無地の黒いベレー帽と形の悪い、袖のきつい、手作りの灰色の布のコート、ダイアナの粋な毛皮の帽子と素敵な小さなジャケットを比べると、少し心が痛むのを抑えることができなかった。

But she remembered in time that she had an imagination and could use it.

しかし、彼女は自分に想像力があって、それを使えることを思い出した。

Then Diana’s cousins, the Murrays from Newbridge, came;

Murray (マレー) [名] a Scottish surname

それからダイアナのいとこ、ニューブリッジのマレー家が来た。

they all crowded into the big pung sleigh, among straw and furry robes.

crowd (乗り込む) [動] move into a place in large numbers

straw (わら) [名] dried stalks of grain

furry (毛皮の) [形] covered with fur

robe (衣服) [名] a loose outer garment

みんな大きなそりにわらや毛皮の衣服に囲まれて乗り込んだ。

Anne reveled in the drive to the hall, slipping along over the satin-smooth roads with the snow crisping under the runners.

drive (道のり) [名] a journey by car

satin-smooth (サテンのように滑らかな) [形] very smooth

crisp (砕ける) [動] break or cause to break into small pieces

アンはホールまでの道のりを楽しみ、サテンのように滑らかな道を滑り、雪がそりの下で砕けた。

There was a magnificent sunset, and the snowy hills and deep-blue water of the St. Lawrence Gulf seemed to rim in the splendor like a huge bowl of pearl and sapphire brimmed with wine and fire.

There was (~があった) [動] to exist or occur

magnificent (壮大な) [形] very impressive or very good

deep-blue (深い青い) [形] of a very dark blue color

St. Lawrence Gulf (セントローレンス湾) [名] a gulf off the east coast of Canada

splendor (壮麗さ) [名] the state or quality of being splendid; magnificence

bowl (ボウル) [名] a round, deep dish with a flat bottom used for holding or serving food

sapphire (サファイア) [名] a precious stone of a clear, deep blue color

brim (満たす) [動] to be or become full to the point of overflowing

壮大な夕焼けで、雪の丘とセントローレンス湾の深い青い水は、ワインと火で満たされた真珠とサファイアの巨大なボウルのような壮麗さで縁取られているようだった。

Tinkles of sleigh bells and distant laughter, that seemed like the mirth of wood elves, came from every quarter.

distant (遠くの) [形] far away in space or time

wood elf (森のエルフ) [名] a supernatural being in Germanic mythology and folklore

mirth (歓喜) [名] amusement, especially as expressed in laughter

quarter (四方八方) [名] any of four equal parts into which something is or can be divided

そりの鈴の音と、森のエルフの歓喜のように聞こえる遠くの笑い声が、四方八方から聞こえてきた。

“Oh, Diana,” breathed Anne, squeezing Diana’s mittened hand under the fur robe, “isn’t it all like a beautiful dream?

breathe (息をつく) [動] take air into and expel it from the lungs

squeeze (握りしめる) [動] apply pressure to something from both sides

fur robe (毛皮のローブ) [名] a garment made of fur

「ああ、ダイアナ」とアンは息をつき、毛皮のローブの下でダイアナのミトンをはめた手を握りしめた。「まるで美しい夢のようではありませんか?

Do I really look the same as usual?

本当にいつもと同じように見える?

I feel so different that it seems to me it must show in my looks.”

とても違う感じがするので、見た目にも表れているように思えるのです」

“You look awfully nice,” said Diana, who having just received a compliment from one of her cousins, felt that she ought to pass it on.

look awfully nice (とても素敵ね) [動] to appear to be very good or attractive

pass it on (伝えたい) [動] to give something to someone else

「とても素敵ね」とダイアナは言った。彼女は従兄弟の一人から褒め言葉をもらったばかりで、それを誰かに伝えたいと思っていた。

“You’ve got the loveliest color.”

「とても素敵な色合いね」

The program that night was a series of “thrills” for at least one listener in the audience, and, as Anne assured Diana, every succeeding thrill was thrillier than the last.

program (プログラム) [名] a series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end

audience (聴衆) [名] the group of people who are watching or listening to a play, film, concert, etc.

succeed (続く) [動] to come after something in time

その夜のプログラムは、少なくとも一人の聴衆にとって「スリル」の連続であり、アンがダイアナに保証したように、続くスリルはどれも前のものよりスリリングだった。

When Prissy Andrews, attired in a new pink-silk waist with a string of pearls about her smooth white throat and real carnations in her hair—rumor whispered that the master had sent all the way to town for them for her—“climbed the slimy ladder, dark without one ray of light,” Anne shivered in luxurious sympathy;

rumor (噂) [名] a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth

master (主人) [名] a man who has people working for him, especially servants or slaves

slimy (ぬるぬるした) [形] wet and slippery

shiver (震える) [動] tremble or shake slightly

プリシー・アンドリュースが、新しいピンクのシルクのブラウスを着て、なめらかな白い首に真珠のネックレスを巻き、髪に本物のカーネーションをつけ、「一筋の光もない暗闇の中、ぬるぬるした梯子を登った」とき、アンは贅沢な共感に震えた。

when the choir sang “Far Above the Gentle Daisies” Anne gazed at the ceiling as if it were frescoed with angels;

ceiling (天井) [名] the upper interior surface of a room or other similar compartment

聖歌隊が「優しいヒナギクのはるか上」を歌ったとき、アンは天井に天使のフレスコ画があるかのように天井を見つめた。

when Sam Sloane proceeded to explain and illustrate “How Sockery Set a Hen” Anne laughed until people sitting near her laughed too, more out of sympathy with her than with amusement at a selection that was rather threadbare even in Avonlea;

Sam Sloane (サム・スローン) [名] a person's name

illustrate (例証する) [動] make clear by using examples

amusement (面白さ) [名] the state or quality of being amused

selection (選曲) [名] the action or fact of carefully choosing someone or something as being the best or most suitable

threadbare (使い古された) [形] (of a garment or fabric) having become thin and worn through much use

サム・スローンが「ソッカリーが雌鶏をどうやって抱かせたか」を説明して例証したとき、アンは近くに座っている人たちも笑うまで笑い、その人たちもアンに同情して笑ったのだが、それはアヴォンリーでさえもかなり使い古された選曲に対する面白さからではなかった。

and when Mr. Phillips gave Mark Antony’s oration over the dead body of Cæsar in the most heart-stirring tones—looking at Prissy Andrews at the end of every sentence—Anne felt that she could rise and mutiny on the spot if but one Roman citizen led the way.

give (行う) [動] to present something to someone

Mark Antony (マーク・アントニー) [名] a Roman Politician and General

oration (演説) [名] a formal speech

dead body (遺体) [名] a corpse

Cæsar (シーザー) [名] a Roman Dictator

heart-stirring (心を揺さぶる) [形] causing strong emotions

mutiny (反乱) [名] an open rebellion against the proper authorities, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers

spot (その場) [名] a particular place

Roman citizen (ローマ市民) [名] a person who lives in Rome

lead the way (先導する) [動] to go in front of and show the way to others

そしてフィリップス先生が、シーザーの遺体を前にしたマーク・アントニーの演説を、最も心を揺さぶる口調で、文の終わりごとにプリシー・アンドリュースを見ながら行った時、アンは、もし一人でもローマ市民が先導してくれれば、その場で立ち上がって反乱を起こせると感じた。

Only one number on the program failed to interest her.

プログラムの中でただ一つ、彼女の興味を引かなかったものがあった。

When Gilbert Blythe recited “Bingen on the Rhine” Anne picked up Rhoda Murray’s library book and read it until he had finished, when she sat rigidly stiff and motionless while Diana clapped her hands until they tingled.

Bingen on the Rhine (ラインのビンゲン) [名] a poem by Caroline Norton

Rhoda Murray (ローダ・マレー) [名] a character in the story

library book (図書館の本) [名] a book that is borrowed from a library

finish (終わる) [動] come to an end

clap (拍手する) [動] strike the palms of your hands together repeatedly, typically to applaud

tingle (しびれる) [動] have a slight prickling or stinging sensation

ギルバート・ブライスが「ラインのビンゲン」を暗唱したとき、アンはローダ・マレーの図書館の本を手に取って、彼が終わるまでそれを読んでいたが、ダイアナが手がしびれるまで拍手する間、彼女は固くこわばって動かずに座っていた。

It was eleven when they got home, sated with dissipation, but with the exceeding sweet pleasure of talking it all over still to come.

get home (家に着く) [動] arrive at one's house

eleven (十一時) [名] the number 11

dissipation (散々遊び疲れた) [名] the act of dissipating or the state of being dissipated

家に着いたのは十一時で、散々遊び疲れたが、これからこのことを語り合うというこの上なく甘い楽しみが残っていた。

Everybody seemed asleep and the house was dark and silent.

asleep (寝ている) [形] in or into a state of sleep

みんな寝ているようで、家は暗く静かだった。

Anne and Diana tiptoed into the parlor, a long narrow room out of which the spare room opened.

tiptoe (忍び足で入る) [動] walk very quietly and carefully, as on the tips of one's toes

spare (予備の) [形] extra; additional

アンとダイアナは、予備の部屋に続く長く狭い客間に忍び足で入った。

It was pleasantly warm and dimly lighted by the embers of a fire in the grate.

dimly (薄暗く) [副] in a dim manner

light (照らす) [動] provide with light

暖炉の火の残り火で心地よく暖かく、薄暗く照らされていた。

“Let’s undress here,” said Diana.

undress (着替える) [動] take off one's clothes

「ここで着替えましょう」とダイアナが言った。

“It’s so nice and warm.”

「とても暖かくて気持ちがいいよ」

“Hasn’t it been a delightful time?” sighed Anne rapturously.

「とても楽しい時間だったでしょう?」アンはうっとりとため息をついた。

“It must be splendid to get up and recite there.

get up (立つ) [動] rise to a standing position

「あそこで立って暗唱するなんて素晴らしいよ。

Do you suppose we will ever be asked to do it, Diana?”

be asked to (頼まれる) [動] be requested to do something

私たちにもいつか頼まれると思う? ダイアナ」

“Yes, of course, someday.

「ええ、もちろん、いつか。

They’re always wanting the big scholars to recite.

彼らはいつも優秀な生徒に暗唱して欲しいと思っているよ。

Gilbert Blythe does often and he’s only two years older than us.

two years (2歳) [名] the age of a person who is two years old

older (年上) [形] of greater age

ギルバート・ブライスはよくやるよ。彼は私たちよりたった2歳年上なのよ。

Oh, Anne, how could you pretend not to listen to him?

pretend (ふりをする) [動] to act as if something is true when in fact it is not

ああ、アン、どうして彼の言うことを聞いていないふりができたの?

When he came to the line,

彼がその行に来た時には、

‘There’s Another, not a sister,’

another (もう一人) [名] an additional person or thing of the same type as one already mentioned or known about

「姉妹ではない、もう一人がいる」

he looked right down at you.”

look right down at (じっと見る) [動] to look at someone or something directly and intently

彼はあなたをじっと見ていたよ。」

“Diana,” said Anne with dignity, “you are my bosom friend, but I cannot allow even you to speak to me of that person.

「ダイアナ」アンは威厳をもって言った。「あなたは私の親友だけれど、あなたでさえあの人のことを私に話すことは許せないよ。

Are you ready for bed?

be ready for (準備ができて) [動] be prepared for

寝る準備はできた?

Let’s run a race and see who’ll get to the bed first.”

run a race (競争する) [動] compete in a race

first (先に) [副] before anyone or anything else

競争してどっちが先にベッドに着くか見よう。」

The suggestion appealed to Diana.

appeal (気に入る) [動] be attractive or interesting to

その提案はダイアナの気に入った。

The two little white-clad figures flew down the long room, through the spare-room door, and bounded on the bed at the same moment.

bound (飛び乗る) [動] to move or cause to move with a series of leaps

白い服を着た二人の小さな姿が長い部屋を飛び、客間のドアを通り抜け、同時にベッドに飛び乗った。

And then—something—moved beneath them, there was a gasp and a cry—and somebody said in muffled accents:

beneath (下で) [前] below

cry (叫び声) [名] a loud, sharp call or scream

そして、何かが彼女たちの下で動き、息を呑む音と叫び声が聞こえ、誰かがくぐもった声で言った。

“Merciful goodness!”

merciful (慈悲深い) [形] showing mercy

「おやおや!」

Anne and Diana were never able to tell just how they got off that bed and out of the room.

just how (どうやって) [副] in what manner or way

out of (から) [前] from the inside to the outside of

アンとダイアナは、どうやってベッドから降りて部屋から出たのか、後になっても思い出せなかった。

They only knew that after one frantic rush they found themselves tiptoeing shiveringly upstairs.

find oneself (気がつく) [動] become aware of one's own situation

二人が覚えているのは、狂ったように走り出した後、震えながら二階に忍び足で上っていたことだけだった。

“Oh, who was it—what was it?” whispered Anne, her teeth chattering with cold and fright.

who (誰) [代] what or which person or people

chatter (ガタガタさせる) [動] talk rapidly and continuously

cold (寒さ) [名] the state of having a low temperature

fright (恐怖) [名] a sudden intense feeling of fear

「ああ、あれは誰だったの、何だったの?」アンは寒さと恐怖で歯をガタガタさせながらささやいた。

“It was Aunt Josephine,” said Diana, gasping with laughter.

Aunt Josephine (ジョセフィンおばさん) [名] the name of a person

「ジョセフィンおばさんだったよ」ダイアナは笑いすぎて息も絶え絶えに言った。

“Oh, Anne, it was Aunt Josephine, however she came to be there.

however (どうして) [副] in whatever way or manner

come to be (いた) [動] to happen or occur

「ああ、アン、あれはジョセフィンおばさんだったよ、どうしてあそこにいたのかわからないけど。

Oh, and I know she will be furious.

furious (激怒する) [形] extremely angry

ああ、おばさんは激怒するよ。

It’s dreadful—it’s really dreadful—but did you ever know anything so funny, Anne?”

ひどい、本当にひどい、でもアン、こんなおかしなことってある?」

“Who is your Aunt Josephine?”

Josephine (ジョセフィン) [名] a female given name

「ジョセフィンおばさんって誰?」

“She’s father’s aunt and she lives in Charlottetown.

「お父さんのおばさんで、シャーロッタウンに住んでいるの。

She’s awfully old—seventy anyhow—and I don’t believe she was ever a little girl.

seventy (70歳) [名] the number 70

とても年寄りで、とにかく70歳で、小さな女の子だったなんて信じられないよ。

We were expecting her out for a visit, but not so soon.

いつか訪ねてくるとは思っていたけど、こんなに早くはないよ。

She’s awfully prim and proper and she’ll scold dreadfully about this, I know.

proper (きちんとした) [形] socially or conventionally correct

とても几帳面で、このことについてひどく叱られるよ、きっと。

Well, we’ll have to sleep with Minnie May—and you can’t think how she kicks.”

sleep with (一緒に寝る) [動] to sleep together with

kick (蹴る) [動] to hit or propel something with the foot

ミニー・メイと寝なきゃいけないよ、あの子、どれだけ蹴るか想像もつかないでしょう」

Miss Josephine Barry did not appear at the early breakfast the next morning.

Miss Josephine Barry (ジョセフィン・バリーさん) [名] a character in the story

early breakfast (早い朝食) [名] a breakfast that is eaten early in the morning

ジョセフィン・バリーさんは翌朝の早い朝食には現れなかった。

Mrs. Barry smiled kindly at the two little girls.

kindly (優しく) [副] in a kind manner

バリー夫人は二人の小さな女の子に優しく微笑んだ。

“Did you have a good time last night?

「昨夜は楽しかった?

I tried to stay awake until you came home, for I wanted to tell you Aunt Josephine had come

ジョセフィンおばさんが来たことを伝えたくて、あなたが帰ってくるまで起きて待とうとしたの

and that you would have to go upstairs after all, but I was so tired I fell asleep.

go upstairs (二階に上がる) [動] move from a lower to a higher floor

fall asleep (眠る) [動] go to sleep

でも、結局は二階に上がらなくちゃいけないって伝えたかったんだけど、疲れすぎて眠っちゃった。

I hope you didn’t disturb your aunt, Diana.”

disturb (迷惑をかける) [動] interfere with the peace or quiet of

ダイアナ、おばさんに迷惑をかけなかったといいけど」

Diana preserved a discreet silence, but she and Anne exchanged furtive smiles of guilty amusement across the table.

discreet (慎重な) [形] careful about what you say or do

exchange (交わす) [動] give and receive something in return

furtive (こっそりとした) [形] done quickly and secretly, often in a way that is not honest

guilty (罪悪感を抱いた) [形] having done something wrong

amusement (笑み) [名] something that causes laughter or entertainment

ダイアナは慎重に沈黙を守ったが、彼女とアンはテーブル越しに罪悪感を抱きながらも、こっそりと笑みを交わした。

Anne hurried home after breakfast and so remained in blissful ignorance of the disturbance which presently resulted in the Barry household until the late afternoon, when she went down to Mrs. Lynde’s on an errand for Marilla.

hurry home (急いで帰る) [動] go home quickly

remain in blissful ignorance (何も知らない) [動] be unaware of something

disturbance (騒動) [名] an interruption of a settled and peaceful condition

result in (起こる) [動] have a particular outcome

late afternoon (午後遅く) [名] the time of day from about 3 p.m. to about 6 p.m.

go down to (行く) [動] move from a higher to a lower place

on an errand (頼まれて) [名] a short journey to deliver or collect something

for Marilla (マリラに) [名] a woman who takes Anne in

アンは朝食後急いで家に帰り、午後遅くにマリラに頼まれてリンデ夫人の家に行くまで、バリ家で起こった騒動について何も知らなかった。

“So you and Diana nearly frightened poor old Miss Barry to death last night?” said Mrs. Lynde severely, but with a twinkle in her eye.

frighten (恐怖を与える) [動] make someone afraid

twinkle (きらきら) [名] a sparkle or gleam

「それで、あなたとダイアナは昨夜、かわいそうな老バリさんに死ぬほどの恐怖を与えたわけね?」とリンデ夫人は厳しく言ったが、目はきらきらしていた。

“Mrs. Barry was here a few minutes ago on her way to Carmody.

a few minutes ago (数分前) [名] a short time in the past

Carmody (カルモディ) [名] a fictional town in the story

「バリ夫人が数分前にカルモディに行く途中でここに寄ったよ。

She’s feeling real worried over it.

worried (心配している) [形] feeling or showing worry or anxiety

彼女は本当に心配しているよ。

Old Miss Barry was in a terrible temper when she got up this morning—and Josephine Barry’s temper is no joke, I can tell you that.

Old Miss Barry (老バリさん) [名] a person's name

be in a terrible temper (ひどく機嫌が悪い) [動] to be in a bad mood

Josephine Barry (ジョセフィン・バリ) [名] a person's name

no joke (冗談ではない) [名] something that is not funny or amusing

老バリさんは今朝起きた時、ひどく機嫌が悪かったそうよ。そして、ジョセフィン・バリさんの機嫌の悪さは冗談ではないよ。

She wouldn’t speak to Diana at all.”

彼女はダイアナとは全く口をきかなかったそうよ。」

“It wasn’t Diana’s fault,” said Anne contritely.

contritely (後悔して) [副] feeling or showing that you are sorry for something you have done

「ダイアナのせいではないよ」とアンは後悔して言った。

“It was mine. I suggested racing to see who would get into bed first.”

race (競争する) [動] compete with another or others to see who is fastest at covering a set course or achieving an objective

「私のせいよ。どっちが先にベッドに入るか競争しようと言ったの。」

“I knew it!” said Mrs. Lynde, with the exultation of a correct guesser.

exultation (喜び) [名] great happiness or triumph

guesser (推測する人) [名] a person who guesses

「そうだろうと思ったよ!」と正解した喜びでリンデ夫人は言った。

“I knew that idea came out of your head.

come out of (出る) [動] move or travel outward from a place

「そんな考えはあなたの頭から出たに違いないと思ったよ。

Well, it’s made a nice lot of trouble, that’s what.

まあ、それはかなりのトラブルを起こしたよ、それが何よ。

Old Miss Barry came out to stay for a month, but she declares she won’t stay another day and is going right back to town tomorrow, Sunday and all as it is.

month (一ヶ月) [名] a period of time

another day (もう一日) [名] an additional day

as it is (だけど) [接] despite the fact that; although

老バリーさんは一ヶ月滞在するつもりで来ていたけど、もう一日も滞在しないと言い張って、明日は日曜日だけど町に帰るつもりよ。

She’d have gone today if they could have taken her.

go (帰る) [動] move or travel toward a place

誰かが連れて行ってくれるなら今日にでも帰りたいよ。

She had promised to pay for a quarter’s music lessons for Diana, but now she is determined to do nothing at all for such a tomboy.

pay (払う) [動] give money that you owe in exchange for a service or goods

quarter (三ヶ月) [名] a period of three months

music lesson (音楽のレッスン) [名] a period of time during which a student is taught music

tomboy (おてんば娘) [名] a girl who behaves in a manner usually considered boyish

彼女はダイアナの三ヶ月分の音楽のレッスン料を払うと約束していたけど、今ではそんなおてんば娘のために何もしないことを決めたのよ。

Oh, I guess they had a lively time of it there this morning.

lively (賑やかな) [形] full of life or excitement

ああ、今朝はそこで賑やかな時間を過ごしたと思うよ。

The Barrys must feel cut up.

cut up (傷つく) [動] to be very upset or unhappy

バリーは傷ついた気持ちだろうね。

Old Miss Barry is rich and they’d like to keep on the good side of her.

Old Miss Barry (老ミス・バリー) [名] a woman who is not married

rich (金持ち) [形] having a great deal of money or assets

good side (良い面) [名] the positive aspect of something

老ミス・バリーは金持ちで、彼らは彼女の良い面を保ちたいと思っている。

Of course, Mrs. Barry didn’t say just that to me, but I’m a pretty good judge of human nature, that’s what.”

just that (そう) [代] the exact thing mentioned

to me (私に) [代] the person who is speaking or writing

pretty good (かなり良い) [形] very good

judge (判断する) [動] form an opinion or conclusion about

human nature (人間の本質) [名] the general psychological characteristics, feelings, and behavioral traits of humankind, regarded as shared by all humans

もちろん、バリー夫人は私にそうは言わなかったけど、私は人間の本質をかなりよく判断できるんだ。」

“I’m such an unlucky girl,” mourned Anne.

「私はなんて不運な女の子なんだろう」とアンは嘆いた。

“I’m always getting into scrapes myself and getting my best friends—people I’d shed my heart’s blood for—into them too.

scrape (傷) [名] a slight injury caused by scraping

myself (自分) [代] the person that is speaking

best friend (親友) [名] a person who is your best friend

shed (流す) [動] cause to flow

heart's blood (心の血) [名] the blood that flows through the heart

「私はいつも自分自身を傷つけ、私の親友、つまり私の心の血を流す人々も傷つけてしまう。

Can you tell me why it is so, Mrs. Lynde?”

なぜそうなのか教えてもらえますか、リンド夫人?」

“It’s because you’re too heedless and impulsive, child, that’s what.

heedless (無頓着な) [形] not taking care or notice

「それはあなたがあまりにも無頓着で衝動的だからよ、子供。

You never stop to think—whatever comes into your head to say or do you say or do it without a moment’s reflection.”

stop to think (考えるのをやめる) [動] to pause in order to think

come into one's head (頭に浮かぶ) [動] to suddenly think of something

without a moment's reflection (一瞬の反省もなく) [名] without thinking about something for even a short time

あなたは考えるのを止めない、頭に浮かんだことは何でも、一瞬の反省もなく言ったり、やったりする。」

“Oh, but that’s the best of it,” protested Anne.

「ああ、でもそれが一番いいところよ」とアンは抗議した。

“Something just flashes into your mind, so exciting, and you must out with it.

flash (浮かぶ) [動] come suddenly into one's mind

out with (出す) [動] say or express something

「何かが頭に浮かんで、とても興奮して、それを出さなければならない。

If you stop to think it over you spoil it all.

立ち止まって考えたら、台無しになってしまう。

Haven’t you never felt that yourself, Mrs. Lynde?”

あなたはそう感じたことはないの、リンド夫人?」

No, Mrs. Lynde had not.

had not (そう感じたことがなかった) [助] did not have or experience something

いいえ、リンド夫人はそう感じたことがなかった。

She shook her head sagely.

sagely (賢そうに) [副] in a wise manner

彼女は賢そうに頭を振った。

“You must learn to think a little, Anne, that’s what.

「アン、あなたは少し考えることを学ばなければならないよ。

The proverb you need to go by is ‘Look before you leap’—especially into spare-room beds.”

proverb (諺) [名] a short, well-known pithy saying, stating a general truth or piece of advice

leap (跳ぶ) [動] to jump or spring a long way, to a great height, or with great force

spare-room (客用) [形] used for guests

あなたが従うべき諺は「跳ぶ前に見よ」よ。特に客用のベッドに跳び込む前にね。」

Mrs. Lynde laughed comfortably over her mild joke, but Anne remained pensive.

mild (軽い) [形] not very strong or severe

pensive (物思いにふける) [形] thinking deeply about something

リンド夫人は自分の軽いジョークに気持ちよく笑ったが、アンは物思いにふけったままだった。

She saw nothing to laugh at in the situation, which to her eyes appeared very serious.

彼女にはこの状況で笑うべきことは何もないように思えた。彼女の目には非常に深刻な状況に映ったのだ。

When she left Mrs. Lynde’s she took her way across the crusted fields to Orchard Slope.

take one's way (向かう) [動] go in a specified direction

リンド夫人の家を出ると、アンは凍った畑を横切ってオーチャード・スロープに向かった。

Diana met her at the kitchen door.

ダイアナが台所のドアでアンを迎えた。

“Your Aunt Josephine was very cross about it, wasn’t she?” whispered Anne.

「ジョセフィンおばさんはとても怒っていたの?」とアンはささやいた。

“Yes,” answered Diana, stifling a giggle with an apprehensive glance over her shoulder at the closed sitting-room door.

stifle (こらえる) [動] suppress or restrain

giggle (くすくす笑い) [名] a light, silly laugh

apprehensive (心配そう) [形] anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen

glance (見る) [動] look at briefly

closed (閉じた) [形] not open

「そうよ」とダイアナは答え、くすくす笑いをこらえながら、心配そうに肩越しに閉じた居間のドアを見た。

“She was fairly dancing with rage, Anne. Oh, how she scolded.

rage (怒り) [名] violent, uncontrollable anger

「おばさんは怒りで踊り狂っていたよ、アン。ああ、なんてお説教されたことか。

She said I was the worst-behaved girl she ever saw and that my parents ought to be ashamed of the way they had brought me up.

worst-behaved (一番行儀の悪い) [形] behaving in the worst way

ought to (べきだ) [助] expressing duty or moral obligation

私が今まで見た中で一番行儀の悪い子だと言って、両親は私を育てたことを恥じるべきだって。

She says she won’t stay and I’m sure I don’t care.

彼女はここには居たくないって言うし、私も別に構わないよ。

But Father and Mother do.”

でも、お父さんとお母さんは困っているよ」

“Why didn’t you tell them it was my fault?” demanded Anne.

「どうして私のせいだって言わなかったの?」とアンは尋ねた。

“It’s likely I’d do such a thing, isn’t it?” said Diana with just scorn.

do such a thing (そんなことをする) [動] do something like that

scorn (軽蔑) [名] a feeling of contempt

「私がそんなことすると思う?」とダイアナは軽蔑したように言った。

“I’m no telltale, Anne Shirley, and anyhow I was just as much to blame as you.”

telltale (告げ口) [名] a person who gives information about another person's wrongdoing

「私は告げ口なんてしないよ、アン・シャーリー、それに、私だってあなたと同じくらい悪いのよ」

“Well, I’m going in to tell her myself,” said Anne resolutely.

resolutely (決意を込めて) [副] with a firm determination

「じゃあ、自分で言いに行くよ」とアンは決意を込めて言った。

Diana stared.

ダイアナは見つめた。

“Anne Shirley, you’d never!

「アン・シャーリー、そんなことできないよ!

why—she’ll eat you alive!”

alive (生きたまま) [形] having life; living

だって、生きたまま食べられちゃうよ!」

“Don’t frighten me any more than I am frightened,” implored Anne.

「これ以上怖がらせないで」とアンは懇願した。

“I’d rather walk up to a cannon’s mouth.

cannon (大砲) [名] a large, heavy gun that is usually mounted on wheels

「大砲の口に歩いて行く方がましだよ。

But I’ve got to do it, Diana.

got to (やらなきゃいけない) [助] have to; must

でも、やらなきゃいけないの、ダイアナ。

It was my fault and I’ve got to confess.

私のせいだから、告白しなきゃいけないの。

I’ve had practice in confessing, fortunately.”

have practice (練習する) [動] do something repeatedly in order to improve one's skill

幸い、告白の練習はしてきたよ。」

“Well, she’s in the room,” said Diana.

「ええ、部屋にいるよ」とダイアナは言った。

“You can go in if you want to. I wouldn’t dare.

「もし行きたいなら、入ってもいいよ。私はあえて入らないよ。

And I don’t believe you’ll do a bit of good.”

do a bit of good (少しでも役に立つ) [動] be of some use

それに、あなたが少しでも役に立つとは思えないよ。」

With this encouragement Anne bearded the lion in its den—that is to say, walked resolutely up to the sitting-room door and knocked faintly.

encouragement (励まし) [名] the action of encouraging someone or something

この励ましで、アンはライオンの巣穴に飛び込んだ、つまり、居間のドアまで決然と歩いて行き、かすかにノックした。

A sharp “Come in” followed.

follow (続く) [動] come after something in time

鋭い「お入り」が続いた。

Miss Josephine Barry, thin, prim, and rigid, was knitting fiercely by the fire, her wrath quite unappeased and her eyes snapping through her gold-rimmed glasses.

knit (編み物をする) [動] make something by joining wool or other material together with knitting needles

fire (暖炉) [名] a place in a room where a fire is burned for heating or cooking

wrath (怒り) [名] extreme anger

unappeased (収まらず) [形] not satisfied or calmed

snap (ぎょろぎょろする) [動] break or cause to break with a sharp cracking sound

gold-rimmed glasses (金縁の眼鏡) [名] glasses with a frame made of gold

ジョセフィン・バリーさんは、やせ細り、きちんとした、厳格な女性で、暖炉のそばで激しく編み物をしており、怒りは全く収まらず、金縁の眼鏡を通して目がぎょろぎょろしていた。

She wheeled around in her chair, expecting to see Diana, and beheld a white-faced girl whose great eyes were brimmed up with a mixture of desperate courage and shrinking terror.

wheel around (回転させる) [動] turn around quickly

white-faced (青白い) [形] having a pale face

brim up (入り混じる) [動] be full to the brim

desperate (必死の) [形] having lost all hope

彼女はダイアナが来たのかと思って椅子を回転させると、必死の勇気と恐怖が入り混じった大きな目をした青白い顔の少女を見た。

“Who are you?” demanded Miss Josephine Barry, without ceremony.

without ceremony (無礼に) [副] without politeness

「あなたは誰?」ジョセフィン・バリーさんは、無礼に尋ねた。

“I’m Anne of Green Gables,” said the small visitor tremulously, clasping her hands with her characteristic gesture, “and I’ve come to confess, if you please.”

Anne of Green Gables (グリーン・ゲイブルズのアン) [名] the protagonist of the story

tremulously (震えながら) [副] in a trembling manner

characteristic (特徴的な) [形] serving to identify or distinguish

「私はグリーン・ゲイブルズのアンです」と小さな訪問者は震えながら言い、特徴的な仕草で手を握り締めた。「そして、告白に来ました」

“Confess what?”

「何を告白するの?」

“That it was all my fault about jumping into bed on you last night. I suggested it.

jump into (飛び込む) [動] to get into something quickly and suddenly

「昨夜、あなたのベッドに飛び込んだのは私のせいでした。私が提案した。

Diana would never have thought of such a thing, I am sure.

have thought of (考えた) [動] to have an idea or opinion about something

I am sure (私は確信している) [句] I am certain; I have no doubt

ダイアナは絶対にそんなことは考えなかったでしょう。

Diana is a very ladylike girl, Miss Barry.

Miss Barry (バリーさん) [名] a woman's name

ダイアナはとても上品な女の子です、バリーさん。

So you must see how unjust it is to blame her.”

unjust (不公平な) [形] not just; unfair

だから、彼女を責めるのはどれほど不公平かわかるでしょう。」

“Oh, I must, hey?

「ああ、そうしなければならないのか?

I rather think Diana did her share of the jumping at least.

do one's share (自分の分をする) [動] do one's part

jumping (飛び跳ねる) [名] the action of jumping

ダイアナは少なくとも彼女の分は飛び跳ねたと思う。

Such carryings on in a respectable house!”

carryings on (行い) [名] behavior

立派な家でこんなことをするなんて!」

“But we were only in fun,” persisted Anne.

fun (ふざける) [名] light-hearted pleasure, enjoyment, or amusement

「でも、私たちはただふざけていただけなんです」とアンは言い張った。

“I think you ought to forgive us, Miss Barry, now that we’ve apologized.

「謝罪したんですから、許してもいいと思いますよ、バリーさん。

And anyhow, please forgive Diana and let her have her music lessons.

have (受ける) [動] experience; undergo

とにかく、ダイアナを許して音楽のレッスンを受けさせてあげてください。

Diana’s heart is set on her music lessons, Miss Barry, and I know too well what it is to set your heart on a thing and not get it.

know too well (よく知っている) [動] to be very familiar with something

not get (得られない) [動] to fail to receive or achieve something

ダイアナは音楽のレッスンに心を決めているんです、バリーさん、私は何かに心を決めてもそれを得られないことがどんなことかよく知っています。

If you must be cross with anyone, be cross with me.

anyone (誰か) [代] some person

誰かに腹を立てなければならないのなら、私に腹を立ててください。

I’ve been so used in my early days to having people cross at me that I can endure it much better than Diana can.”

early days (幼い頃) [名] the beginning of a period of time

have people cross at me (人から怒られる) [動] have people get angry at me

私は幼い頃から人から怒られることに慣れていたので、ダイアナよりもずっと我慢できます」

Much of the snap had gone out of the old lady’s eyes by this time and was replaced by a twinkle of amused interest.

much of (ほとんど) [名] a large part of

snap (厳しさ) [名] a sudden, sharp sound or movement

go out of (消える) [動] disappear

old lady (老婦人) [名] an elderly woman

by this time (この頃には) [副] at this point in time

be replaced by (浮かぶ) [動] be substituted by

amused interest (興味をそそられた) [名] a feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone

この頃には老婦人の目から厳しさはほとんど消え、代わりに興味をそそられたような輝きが浮かんでいた。

But she still said severely:

しかし、彼女はそれでも厳しく言った。

“I don’t think it is any excuse for you that you were only in fun.

「ただの遊びだったというのは言い訳にはならないと思う。

Little girls never indulged in that kind of fun when I was young.

私が若い頃は、小さな女の子がそんな遊びに耽ることはなかった。

You don’t know what it is to be awakened out of a sound sleep, after a long and arduous journey, by two great girls coming bounce down on you.”

be awakened (起こされる) [動] be woken up

sound sleep (ぐっすり眠っているところ) [名] a deep and undisturbed sleep

arduous (骨の折れる) [形] involving a lot of effort

journey (旅) [名] a long and difficult process of personal change and development

bounce down (起こされる) [動] move or cause to move up and down or from side to side with small rapid movements

長くて骨の折れる旅の後に、ぐっすり眠っているところを、二人の大きな女の子が飛び込んできて起こされるというのがどんなことか、あなたにはわからないでしょう。」

“I don’t know, but I can imagine,” said Anne eagerly.

can imagine (想像できる) [動] be able to form a mental image of something

「わからないけど、想像はできるよ」とアンは熱心に言った。

“I’m sure it must have been very disturbing.

disturbing (迷惑な) [形] causing worry, difficulty, or annoyance

「きっととても迷惑だったでしょうね。

But then, there is our side of it too.

side (言い分) [名] a position or opinion that is opposed to another

でも、私たちにも言い分があるのよ。

Have you any imagination, Miss Barry?

想像力はおありですか、バリーさん?

If you have, just put yourself in our place.

put oneself in one's place (立場になって考えてみる) [動] imagine oneself in the situation of another person

もしおありなら、私たちの立場になって考えてみてください。

We didn’t know there was anybody in that bed and you nearly scared us to death.

scare (怖がらせる) [動] cause to be afraid or anxious

私たちはあのベッドに誰かがいるなんて知らなかったし、あなたは私たちを死ぬほど怖がらせたのよ。

It was simply awful the way we felt.

私たちの気持ちは本当にひどいものだったよ。

And then we couldn’t sleep in the spare room after being promised.

そして、約束されていたのに空き部屋で寝ることができなかった。

I suppose you are used to sleeping in spare rooms.

あなたは空き部屋で寝ることに慣れているのでしょうね。

But just imagine what you would feel like if you were a little orphan girl who had never had such an honor.”

でも、もしあなたがそんな名誉に浴したことのない小さな孤児の女の子だったら、どんな気持ちになるか想像してみて。」

All the snap had gone by this time.

this time (この時) [名] the present time

この時までに、すべてのスナップは消えていた。

Miss Barry actually laughed—a sound which caused Diana, waiting in speechless anxiety in the kitchen outside, to give a great gasp of relief.

cause (引き起こす) [動] make something happen

speechless (言葉もない) [形] unable to speak

anxiety (心配) [名] a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome

give (つく) [動] cause to be received

gasp (ため息) [名] a convulsive catching of the breath with the mouth open

バリーさんは実際に笑った。その音を聞いて、外のキッチンで言葉もなく心配そうに待っていたダイアナは、ほっとため息をついた。

“I’m afraid my imagination is a little rusty—it’s so long since I used it,” she said.

rusty (錆び付いている) [形] affected by rust

「私の想像力は少し錆び付いているのではないかと心配しています。もう長い間使っていませんから」と彼女は言った。

“I dare say your claim to sympathy is just as strong as mine.

claim (要求) [名] a statement that something is true

strong (強い) [形] having the power to perform well or to a high degree

「あなたの同情を求める気持ちは、私のものと同じくらい強いと思います。

It all depends on the way we look at it.

それはすべて、私たちがそれをどう見るかによる。

Sit down here and tell me about yourself.”

ここに座って、自分のことを話してください」

“I am very sorry I can’t,” said Anne firmly.

be very sorry (とても残念だ) [動] feel regret or guilt

「とても残念ですが、できません」とアンはきっぱりと言った。

“I would like to, because you seem like an interesting lady, and you might even be a kindred spirit although you don’t look very much like it.

like to (したい) [動] want to

「そうしたいのはやまやまです。あなたは興味深い女性のようだし、あまりそうは見えませんが、もしかしたら同好の士かもしれません。

But it is my duty to go home to Miss Marilla Cuthbert.

でも、マリラ・カスバートさんのところへ帰るのが私の義務です。

Miss Marilla Cuthbert is a very kind lady who has taken me to bring up properly.

Miss Marilla Cuthbert (マリラ・カスバートさん) [名] a woman who is not married

マリラ・カスバートさんはとても親切な女性で、私をきちんと育てるために引き取ってくださいました。

She is doing her best, but it is very discouraging work.

discouraging (気の滅入る) [形] causing someone to lose confidence or hope

彼女は最善を尽くしてくれていますが、とても気の滅入る仕事です。

You must not blame her because I jumped on the bed.

jump (飛び乗る) [動] move or cause to move up or down or from one place to another with a sudden, quick movement

私がベッドに飛び乗ったからといって、彼女を責めてはいけません。

But before I go I do wish you would tell me if you will forgive Diana and stay just as long as you meant to in Avonlea.”

でも、私が行く前に、ダイアナを許して、アヴォンリーに滞在するつもりかどうか教えてほしいの。」

“I think perhaps I will if you will come over and talk to me occasionally,” said Miss Barry.

talk to (話す) [動] speak or converse with

occasionally (時々) [副] now and then; at times; on occasion

「あなたが時々ここに来て私と話してくれるなら、そうするかもしれないよ」とバリーさんは言った。

That evening Miss Barry gave Diana a silver bangle bracelet

bangle (腕輪) [名] a rigid bracelet or band, typically made of metal or plastic

その夜、バリーさんはダイアナに銀の腕輪をプレゼントした。

and told the senior members of the household that she had unpacked her valise.

senior (年長者) [形] of or for older people

member (家族) [名] a person who belongs to a group or an organization

household (家族) [名] a group of people living together in one house

unpack (解く) [動] remove the contents of a suitcase, bag, or other container

そして、家族の年長者に、荷物を解いたと告げた。

“I’ve made up my mind to stay simply for the sake of getting better acquainted with that Anne-girl,” she said frankly.

get acquainted with (仲良くなる) [動] become familiar with

「あのアンという子ともっと仲良くなりたいだけのために、ここに残ることに決めたの」と率直に言った。

“She amuses me, and at my time of life an amusing person is a rarity.”

amuse (楽しませる) [動] cause to laugh or smile

time of life (年) [名] a period of time during which a person is alive

amusing (面白い) [形] causing laughter or providing entertainment

rarity (珍しい) [名] something that is uncommon or unusual

「彼女は私を楽しませてくれるし、私の年になると、面白い人というのは珍しいのよ」

Marilla’s only comment when she heard the story was, “I told you so.”

マリラはその話を聞いたとき、「だから言ったでしょう」とだけ言った。

This was for Matthew’s benefit.

for Matthew's benefit (マシューのために) [名] for the good of Matthew

これはマシューのために言ったのだった。

Miss Barry stayed her month out and over.

バリーさんは一ヶ月以上滞在した。

She was a more agreeable guest than usual, for Anne kept her in good humor.

agreeable (感じのいい) [形] pleasant; pleasing

guest (客) [名] a person who is staying temporarily in someone's home

good humor (機嫌よく) [名] a cheerful or playful mood

彼女はいつもより感じのいい客だった。アンが彼女を機嫌よくさせていたからだ。

They became firm friends.

firm (固い) [形] not soft or yielding to pressure; hard

二人は固い友情で結ばれた。

When Miss Barry went away she said:

バリーさんが帰るときに言った。

“Remember, you Anne-girl, when you come to town you’re to visit me

「覚えておくのよ、アン、町に来たら私を訪ねること。

and I’ll put you in my very sparest spare-room bed to sleep.”

spare (客室) [形] additional to what is usual or required

私の一番の客室のベッドに寝かせてあげるよ」

“Miss Barry was a kindred spirit, after all,” Anne confided to Marilla.

「バリーさんはやっぱり同好の士だったよ」とアンはマリラに打ち明けた。

“You wouldn’t think so to look at her, but she is.

「見た目ではそうは思えないけど、そうよ。

You don’t find it right out at first, as in Matthew’s case, but after a while you come to see it.

right out (すぐに) [副] immediately

at first (最初は) [副] in the beginning

after a while (しばらくすると) [副] after some time

come to see (わかるようになる) [動] gradually understand

マシューの場合みたいに、最初はすぐにはわからないけど、しばらくするとわかるようになる。

Kindred spirits are not so scarce as I used to think.

scarce (珍しい) [形] not enough of something

同好の士は私が思っていたほど珍しくはないよ。

It’s splendid to find out there are so many of them in the world.”

world (世の中) [名] the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

世の中にこんなにたくさんいることが分かって嬉しいよ」

Chapter XX: A Good Imagination Gone Wrong

Chapter XX (第20章) [名] the 20th chapter

go wrong (暴走) [動] to not happen as planned or expected

第20章: 想像力が暴走

Spring had come once more to Green Gables—the beautiful capricious, reluctant Canadian spring, lingering along through April and May in a succession of sweet, fresh, chilly days, with pink sunsets and miracles of resurrection and growth.

capricious (気まぐれ) [形] showing sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior

Canadian (カナダの) [形] relating to Canada or its people

linger (続く) [動] be slow or reluctant to leave

April (4月) [名] the fourth month of the year

May (5月) [名] the fifth month of the year

fresh (新鮮な) [形] recently produced or harvested

miracle (奇跡) [名] an extraordinary event manifesting divine intervention in human affairs

resurrection (復活) [名] the action or fact of returning to life

growth (成長) [名] the process of increasing in size

グリーン・ゲイブルズに再び春がやってきた。美しく気まぐれで、気乗りのしないカナダの春は、4月から5月にかけて、甘く、新鮮で、肌寒い日が続き、ピンク色の夕焼けと復活と成長の奇跡が続く。

The maples in Lover’s Lane were red budded and little curly ferns pushed up around the Dryad’s Bubble.

push up (生えてくる) [動] to grow or cause to grow

恋人の小道のカエデは赤い芽をつけ、小さな巻き毛のシダがドライアドの泡の周りに生えてきた。

Away up in the barrens, behind Mr. Silas Sloane’s place, the Mayflowers blossomed out, pink and white stars of sweetness under their brown leaves.

away up (遠く) [副] at a distance

barrens (荒れ地) [名] a large area of land that is not fertile

Silas Sloane (サイラス・スローン) [名] a character in the story

Mayflower (メイフラワー) [名] a type of flower

遠く荒れ地のサイラス・スローン氏の家の裏では、メイフラワーが咲き、茶色の葉の下に甘いピンクと白の星が咲き誇っていた。

All the school girls and boys had one golden afternoon gathering them, coming home in the clear, echoing twilight with arms and baskets full of flowery spoil.

full (いっぱい) [形] holding as much or as many as possible

spoil (戦利品) [名] goods or property seized by force

学校の女の子と男の子たちは皆、ある黄金の午後、それらを集め、花の戦利品でいっぱいの腕とバスケットを持って、澄んだ、響き渡る夕暮れ時に帰宅した。

“I’m so sorry for people who live in lands where there are no Mayflowers,” said Anne.

land (土地) [名] the part of the earth's surface that is not covered by water

「メイフラワーのない土地に住んでいる人々をとても気の毒に思うよ」とアンは言った。

“Diana says perhaps they have something better, but there couldn’t be anything better than Mayflowers, could there, Marilla?

perhaps (もしかしたら) [副] it is possible that

「ダイアナは、もしかしたらもっといいものがあるかもしれないと言うけど、メイフラワーよりいいものなんてないよね、マリラ?

And Diana says if they don’t know what they are like they don’t miss them.

ダイアナは、メイフラワーがどんなものか知らなければ、恋しく思うこともないよ、と言うの。

But I think that is the saddest thing of all.

でも、それが一番悲しいことだと思うよ。

I think it would be tragic, Marilla, not to know what Mayflowers are like and not to miss them.

メイフラワーがどんなものか知らなくて、恋しく思わないなんて悲劇だと思うよ、マリラ。

Do you know what I think Mayflowers are, Marilla?

マリラ、メイフラワーってどんなものだと思う?

I think they must be the souls of the flowers that died last summer and this is their heaven.

last summer (去年の夏) [名] the summer of the previous year

heaven (天国) [名] the place where God lives and where good people go after they die

去年の夏に死んだ花の魂で、ここが天国なんだと思う。

But we had a splendid time today, Marilla.

have a splendid time (とても楽しい) [動] have a very enjoyable time

でも、今日はとても楽しかったよ、マリラ。

We had our lunch down in a big mossy hollow by an old well—such a romantic spot.

have lunch (昼食をとる) [動] eat lunch

mossy (苔むした) [形] covered with moss

古い井戸のそばの大きな苔むしたくぼみで昼食をとったよ。とてもロマンチックな場所だった。

Charlie Sloane dared Arty Gillis to jump over it, and Arty did because he wouldn’t take a dare.

Arty Gillis (アーティ・ギリス) [名] a boy in Anne's class

jump over (飛び越える) [動] leap or spring over

take a dare (挑戦を断れない) [動] accept a challenge

チャーリー・スローンがアーティ・ギリスに飛び越えろとけしかけ、アーティは挑戦を断れないから飛び越えた。

Nobody would in school.

would (そうしなかった) [助] used to express a desire, request, or willingness

学校では誰もそうしなかった。

It is very fashionable to dare.

挑戦するのはとても流行っている。

Mr. Phillips gave all the Mayflowers he found to Prissy Andrews and I heard him to say ‘sweets to the sweet.’

フィリップス先生は見つけたメイフラワーを全部プリシー・アンドリュースにあげちゃって、「甘いものは甘い人に」って言うのを聞いたよ。

He got that out of a book, I know;

彼が本からそれを引っ張り出してきたのは知ってる。

but it shows he has some imagination.

show (示す) [動] to make something known or clear

でも、彼が想像力を持っていることを示している。

I was offered some Mayflowers too, but I rejected them with scorn.

offer (もらう) [動] present or proffer

reject (断る) [動] refuse to consider or agree to

私もメイフラワーをいくつかもらったけど、軽蔑して断ったよ。

I can’t tell you the person’s name because I have vowed never to let it cross my lips.

cross one's lips (口にする) [動] say something

その人の名前は言えないよ。だって、絶対に口にしないと誓ったから。

We made wreaths of the Mayflowers and put them on our hats;

私たちはメイフラワーの花輪を作り、帽子につけた。

and when the time came to go home we marched in procession down the road, two by two, with our bouquets and wreaths, singing ‘My Home on the Hill.’

procession (行列) [名] a number of people or vehicles moving forward in an orderly fashion

two by two (2列になって) [副] in a group of two people

そして、帰る時間になると、私たちは花束と花輪を持ち、「丘の上の我が家」を歌いながら、道を2列になって行進した。

Oh, it was so thrilling, Marilla.

ああ、とてもスリリングだったよ、マリラ。

All Mr. Silas Sloane’s folks rushed out to see us and everybody we met on the road stopped and stared after us.

rush out (飛び出す) [動] to go out quickly

サイラス・スローンさんの家族はみんな私たちを見に飛び出してきたし、道で会った人はみんな立ち止まって私たちをじろじろ見たよ。

We made a real sensation.”

sensation (センセーション) [名] a widespread reaction of interest or excitement

私たちは本当にセンセーションを巻き起こしたのよ。」

“Not much wonder!

「それも不思議ではないよ!

Such silly doings!” was Marilla’s response.

doings (こと) [名] an event or action

response (返事) [名] an answer or reply

なんて馬鹿げたことを!」というのがマリラの返事だった。

After the Mayflowers came the violets, and Violet Vale was empurpled with them.

empurple (染める) [動] color or tinge with purple

メイフラワーの後にスミレが咲き、スミレの谷はスミレ色に染まった。

Anne walked through it on her way to school with reverent steps and worshiping eyes, as if she trod on holy ground.

walk through (歩く) [動] move at regular paces by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, never having both feet off the ground at once

worship (崇拝) [動] show reverence and adoration for (a deity); honor with religious rites

holy ground (聖地) [名] a place that is considered sacred

アンは学校に行く途中、まるで聖地を歩くかのように敬虔な足取りと崇拝のまなざしでそこを歩いた。

“Somehow,” she told Diana, “when I’m going through here I don’t really care whether Gil—whether anybody gets ahead of me in class or not.

go through (歩く) [動] to move through or across

get ahead of (先を行く) [動] to make more progress than

「どういうわけか、ここを歩いていると、ギル・・・誰かがクラスで私より先を行くかどうかなんて、あまり気にならなくなるの」とダイアナに言った。

But when I’m up in school it’s all different and I care as much as ever.

be up in (いる) [動] be in a place

be different (違う) [動] be not the same

でも学校にいると、全然違って、いつも通り気にしちゃうの。

There’s such a lot of different Annes in me.

私の中には本当にたくさんのアンがいるの。

I sometimes think that is why I’m such a troublesome person.

that is why (だから) [接] for that reason

troublesome (面倒な) [形] causing difficulty or problems

だから私はこんなに面倒な人間なのかなと思うことがあるよ。

If I was just the one Anne it would be ever so much more comfortable, but then it wouldn’t be half so interesting.”

just the one (ただ一人の) [名] only one

comfortable (楽) [形] providing ease and relaxation

私がただ一人のアンでいたら、もっとずっと楽だろうけど、そうしたら半分も面白くないよ」

One June evening, when the orchards were pink blossomed again, when the frogs were singing silverly sweet in the marshes about the head of the Lake of Shining Waters, and the air was full of the savor of clover fields and balsamic fir woods, Anne was sitting by her gable window.

One June evening (6月のある夕方) [名] the evening of a day in June

silverly (銀色に) [形] having the color or luster of silver

head (水源) [名] the upper or higher part of something

savor (香り) [名] a distinctive, typically pleasant smell

balsamic (バルサミック) [形] having a pleasant, usually sweet smell

6月のある夕方、果樹園が再びピンクの花を咲かせ、輝く水の湖の水源の沼地でカエルが銀色の甘い歌を歌い、空気はクローバー畑とバルサミックモミの森の香りでいっぱいだったとき、アンは切妻窓のそばに座っていた。

She had been studying her lessons, but it had grown too dark to see the book, so she had fallen into wide-eyed reverie, looking out past the boughs of the Snow Queen, once more bestarred with its tufts of blossom.

look out (眺める) [動] be careful or vigilant

bestar (飾る) [動] decorate with stars

彼女は勉強していたが、本が読めないほど暗くなってきたので、目を大きく見開いて、再び花の房で飾られた雪の女王の枝を眺めながら、空想にふけっていた。

In all essential respects the little gable chamber was unchanged.

essential (本質的な) [形] of the utmost importance

respect (点) [名] a particular aspect or feature of something

unchanged (変わっていなかった) [形] not changed

本質的な点では、小さな切妻部屋は何も変わっていなかった。

The walls were as white, the pincushion as hard, the chairs as stiffly and yellowly upright as ever.

yellowly (黄色く) [副] in a yellow manner

upright (直立した) [形] erect or vertical

壁は相変わらず白く、針刺しは硬く、椅子は相変わらず黄色く直立していた。

Yet the whole character of the room was altered.

character (性格) [名] the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual

それでも部屋の全体的な性格は変わっていた。

It was full of a new vital, pulsing personality that seemed to pervade it and to be quite independent of schoolgirl books and dresses and ribbons, and even of the cracked blue jug full of apple blossoms on the table.

vital (活力に満ちた) [形] absolutely necessary or important

personality (個性) [名] the combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character

pervade (充満する) [動] to spread or be present throughout

schoolgirl (女子学生) [名] a girl who attends school

部屋は、新しい活力に満ち、脈打つ個性に満ちていて、それが部屋に充満し、女子学生の本やドレスやリボン、さらにはテーブルの上のリンゴの花でいっぱいのひび割れた青い水差しとは全く無関係であるように見えた。

It was as if all the dreams, sleeping and waking, of its vivid occupant had taken a visible although unmaterial form and had tapestried the bare room with splendid filmy tissues of rainbow and moonshine.

wake (起きる) [動] stop sleeping

vivid (鮮やかな) [形] producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind

occupant (住人) [名] a person who lives in a particular place

unmaterial (目に見えない) [形] not consisting of matter

tapestry (覆う) [動] cover or decorate with a tapestry

まるで、その部屋の鮮やかな住人の眠っている時も起きている時もすべての夢が、目に見えない形ではあるが目に見える形をとり、むき出しの部屋を虹と月光の壮麗な薄い組織で覆っているかのようだった。

Presently Marilla came briskly in with some of Anne’s freshly ironed school aprons.

freshly (たて) [副] recently; newly

iron (アイロン) [名] a device with a flat, heated surface that is used to smooth clothes

apron (エプロン) [名] a piece of clothing that is worn over the front of your clothes to protect them

やがてマリラがアンのアイロンをかけたばかりの学校用のエプロンを持って元気よく入ってきた。

She hung them over a chair and sat down with a short sigh.

彼女はそれを椅子に掛け、短いため息をついて腰を下ろした。

She had had one of her headaches that afternoon, and although the pain had gone she felt weak and “tuckered out,” as she expressed it.

have had (した) [動] to have experienced or done something

headache (頭痛) [名] a pain in the head

that afternoon (その日の午後) [名] the afternoon of the day being discussed

pain (痛み) [名] a highly unpleasant physical sensation caused by illness or injury

go (治まる) [動] to move or travel

weak (弱い) [形] lacking the power to perform

tucker out (ぐったり) [動] to make or become exhausted

彼女はその日の午後、頭痛がして、痛みは治まったものの、彼女が言うには、弱って「ぐったり」した気分だった。

Anne looked at her with eyes limpid with sympathy.

アンは同情の涙で澄んだ目で彼女を見た。

“I do truly wish I could have had the headache in your place, Marilla.

「マリラ、私があなたの代わりに頭痛になれたらよかったのに。

I would have endured it joyfully for your sake.”

joyfully (喜んで) [副] in a happy way

for your sake (あなたのため) [名] for the benefit of you

あなたのためなら喜んで耐えたのに。」

“I guess you did your part in attending to the work and letting me rest,” said Marilla.

「あなたは仕事をして私を休ませてくれたのだから、あなたの役目は果たしたと思うよ」とマリラは言った。

“You seem to have got on fairly well and made fewer mistakes than usual.

「あなたはうまくやったみたいだし、いつもより間違いも少なかったよ。

Of course it wasn’t exactly necessary to starch Matthew’s handkerchiefs!

necessary (必要) [形] being essential, indispensable, or requisite

starch (糊) [名] a complex carbohydrate that is the chief storage form of carbohydrates in plants

handkerchief (ハンカチ) [名] a small square of cloth used for wiping the nose or mouth

もちろん、マシューのハンカチに糊をつけるなんて必要なかったよ!

And most people when they put a pie in the oven to warm up for dinner take it out and eat it when it gets hot instead of leaving it to be burned to a crisp.

most people (ほとんどの人) [名] the majority of people

put a pie in the oven (パイをオーブンに入れる) [動] place a pie in an oven

take it out (取り出す) [動] remove something from a place

eat it (食べる) [動] consume food

leaving it to be burned to a crisp (焦げてしまうまで放っておく) [動] allow something to burn until it is black and hard

それに、ほとんどの人は夕食にパイを温めるためにオーブンに入れたら、熱くなったら取り出して食べるのであって、焦げてしまうまで放っておくなんてことはしないよ。

But that doesn’t seem to be your way evidently.”

でも、どうやらあなたはそうではないみたいね。」

Headaches always left Marilla somewhat sarcastic.

leave (~にする) [動] cause to be in a specified state

sarcastic (皮肉屋) [形] marked by or given to using irony in order to mock or convey contempt

頭痛はいつもマリラを皮肉屋にした。

“Oh, I’m so sorry,” said Anne penitently.

「ああ、ごめんなさい」とアンは後悔して言った。

“I never thought about that pie from the moment I put it in the oven till now, although I felt instinctively that there was something missing on the dinner table.

「オーブンに入れた瞬間から今までパイのことなんて考えてもみなかったよ、でも夕食のテーブルに何かが足りないということは本能的に感じていたの。

I was firmly resolved, when you left me in charge this morning, not to imagine anything, but keep my thoughts on facts.

resolve (決意する) [動] make a firm decision about

今朝、あなたが私に任せてくれた時、私は何も想像せず、事実だけを考えると固く決意していたの。

I did pretty well until I put the pie in, and then an irresistible temptation came to me to imagine I was an enchanted princess shut up in a lonely tower with a handsome knight riding to my rescue on a coal-black steed.

do well (うまくやる) [動] perform well

come to (~になる) [動] reach a certain state

enchanted (魔法をかけられた) [形] under the spell of a magical enchantment

princess (お姫様) [名] the daughter of a king or queen

tower (塔) [名] a tall narrow building, either freestanding or forming part of a building such as a church or castle

knight (騎士) [名] a man who served his sovereign or lord as a mounted soldier in feudal times

rescue (助ける) [動] save from danger or harm

coal-black (真っ黒な) [形] very dark in color

steed (馬) [名] a horse, especially a spirited one

パイを入れるまではうまくやっていたんだけど、それから、私が孤独な塔に閉じ込められた魔法をかけられたお姫様で、真っ黒な馬に乗ったハンサムな騎士が私を助けに来てくれるという想像をせずにはいられなかったの。

So that is how I came to forget the pie.

だからパイのことを忘れてしまったの。

I didn’t know I starched the handkerchiefs.

starch (糊をつける) [動] stiffen with starch

ハンカチに糊をつけたなんて知らなかったよ。

All the time I was ironing I was trying to think of a name for a new island Diana and I have discovered up the brook.

iron (アイロンをかける) [動] to press clothes with a heated appliance

アイロンをかけている間ずっと、ダイアナと私が小川の上で発見した新しい島の名前を考えようとしていたの。

It’s the most ravishing spot, Marilla.

ravishing (うっとりする) [形] extremely beautiful or attractive

そこは最高にうっとりする場所なのよ、マリラ。

There are two maple trees on it and the brook flows right around it.

maple tree (カエデの木) [名] a tree of the genus Acer

そこにはカエデの木が2本あって、小川がその周りを流れているの。

At last it struck me that it would be splendid to call it Victoria Island because we found it on the Queen’s birthday.

strike (思いつく) [動] come to mind

Victoria Island (ビクトリア島) [名] an island in the Arctic Ocean

ついに、女王の誕生日に発見したので、ビクトリア島と呼ぶのが素晴らしいと思いついたの。

Both Diana and I are very loyal.

Both Diana and I (ダイアナも私も) [名] Diana and I

ダイアナも私もとても忠実なのよ。

But I’m sorry about that pie and the handkerchiefs.

be sorry about (ごめんなさい) [動] feel regret or guilt for something

でも、パイとハンカチのことはごめんなさい。

I wanted to be extra good today because it’s an anniversary.

anniversary (記念日) [名] the date on which an event took place in a previous year

be extra good (いい子にする) [動] behave well

今日は記念日だから、特にいい子にしようと思ったの。

Do you remember what happened this day last year, Marilla?”

去年の今日の出来事を覚えてる、マリラ?」

“No, I can’t think of anything special.”

「いいえ、特別なことは何も思い出せないよ」

“Oh, Marilla, it was the day I came to Green Gables.

「ああ、マリラ、私がグリーン・ゲイブルズに来た日よ。

I shall never forget it.

絶対に忘れないよ。

It was the turning point in my life.

turning point (転機) [名] a time when a decisive change occurs

私の人生の転機だったよ。

Of course it wouldn’t seem so important to you.

もちろん、あなたにはそんなに重要には思えないでしょうけど。

I’ve been here for a year and I’ve been so happy.

be here (ここに来る) [動] arrive at a place

for a year (一年) [名] a period of 365 days

ここに来て一年、とても幸せだったよ。

Of course, I’ve had my troubles, but one can live down troubles.

live down (乗り越える) [動] to live in a way that makes people forget about a mistake or something bad that you did in the past

もちろん、悩みもあったけど、悩みは乗り越えられるものよ。

Are you sorry you kept me, Marilla?”

私を引き取ったことを後悔してる? マリラ」

“No, I can’t say I’m sorry,” said Marilla, who sometimes wondered how she could have lived before Anne came to Green Gables, “no, not exactly sorry.

sorry (後悔) [形] feeling sad or disappointed about something you have done

「いいえ、後悔はしていないよ」とマリラは言った。マリラは時々、アンがグリーン・ゲイブルズに来る前はどんな風に暮らしていたのか不思議に思うことがある。「いいえ、後悔はしていないよ。

If you’ve finished your lessons, Anne, I want you to run over and ask Mrs. Barry if she’ll lend me Diana’s apron pattern.”

run over (走って行く) [動] go somewhere quickly

アン、勉強が終わったら、走って行って、バリーさんにダイアナのエプロンの型紙を貸してくれないか聞いてきてほしいの」

“Oh—it’s—it’s too dark,” cried Anne.

「ああ、暗すぎる」とアンは叫んだ。

“Too dark? Why, it’s only twilight.

「暗すぎる? まだ夕暮れ時だ。

And goodness knows you’ve gone over often enough after dark.”

goodness knows (神のみぞ知る) [慣] only God knows

after dark (暗くなってから) [副] after sunset

それに、暗くなってから何度も行ったことはあるだろう」

“I’ll go over early in the morning,” said Anne eagerly.

early in the morning (朝早く) [名] the early part of the morning

「朝早く行きます」とアンは熱心に言った。

“I’ll get up at sunrise and go over, Marilla.”

「日の出と同時に起きて行きます、マリラ」

“What has got into your head now, Anne Shirley?

get into one's head (考えている) [動] to become stuck in one's mind

「アン・シャーリー、今度はいったい何を考えているんだ?

I want that pattern to cut out your new apron this evening.

cut out (裁断する) [動] make by cutting from a larger piece of material

今夜、新しいエプロンを裁断するのに型紙が必要だ。

Go at once and be smart too.”

be smart (きちんとする) [動] be neat and tidy

すぐに行きなさい、そしてきちんとしなさい」

“I’ll have to go around by the road, then,” said Anne, taking up her hat reluctantly.

「それなら道を回って行かなければならないよ」とアンは渋々帽子を手に取った。

“Go by the road and waste half an hour!

「道を回って30分も無駄にするなんて!

I’d like to catch you!”

捕まえたいものだ!」

“I can’t go through the Haunted Wood, Marilla,” cried Anne desperately.

Haunted Wood (お化けの森) [名] a forest that is said to be haunted by ghosts

「お化けの森を通れないよ、マリラ」アンは必死に叫んだ。

Marilla stared.

マリラは見つめた。

“The Haunted Wood! Are you crazy?

「お化けの森! 頭がおかしいの?

What under the canopy is the Haunted Wood?”

under the canopy (いったい) [名] a covering of fabric, usually over a bed

いったいお化けの森って何?」

“The spruce wood over the brook,” said Anne in a whisper.

spruce wood (トウヒの森) [名] a forest of spruce trees

「小川の向こうのトウヒの森よ」アンはささやいた。

“Fiddlesticks! There is no such thing as a haunted wood anywhere.

haunted (お化けの) [形] inhabited or frequented by ghosts

「ばかげたことを! お化けの森なんてどこにも存在しないよ。

Who has been telling you such stuff?”

stuff (ばかげたこと) [名] material, matter, substance

誰がそんなばかげたことを言っているの?」

“Nobody,” confessed Anne.

「誰も」アンは白状した。

“Diana and I just imagined the wood was haunted.

「ダイアナと私はただ森にお化けがいると想像しただけよ。

All the places around here are so—so—commonplace.

around (辺り) [前] in or near the area surrounding

so (とても) [副] to a great extent

この辺りの場所はみんなとてもありきたりだから。

We just got this up for our own amusement.

get up (作る) [動] to make or produce

amusement (楽しみ) [名] something that is funny or entertaining

私たちはただ自分たちの楽しみのためにこれを作っただけよ。

We began it in April.

4月に始めたの。

A haunted wood is so very romantic, Marilla.

お化けが出る森ってとてもロマンチックよ、マリラ。

We chose the spruce grove because it’s so gloomy.

私たちはトウヒの森を選んだの。とても陰気だから。

Oh, we have imagined the most harrowing things.

harrowing (悲惨な) [形] extremely distressing or painful

ああ、私たちは最も悲惨なことを想像したよ。

There’s a white lady walks along the brook just about this time of the night and wrings her hands and utters wailing cries.

along (沿って) [前] in a line parallel to the length or direction of

wring (絞る) [動] squeeze and twist

utter (上げる) [動] express (a thought or feeling) in words

夜のちょうど今頃、小川沿いに白い女性が歩いていて、手を絞り、泣き叫ぶ声を上げるの。

She appears when there is to be a death in the family.

彼女は家族に死者が出るとき現れるの。

And the ghost of a little murdered child haunts the corner up by Idlewild; it creeps up behind you and lays its cold fingers on your hand—so.

ghost (幽霊) [名] the soul of a dead person or animal that appears to people who are still alive

haunt (現れる) [動] visit frequently

creep up (忍び寄る) [動] move slowly and carefully, especially in order to avoid being seen or heard

そして、殺された小さな子供の幽霊がアイドルワイルドの角に現れるの。あなたの後ろに忍び寄って、冷たい指をあなたの手に置くのよ。

Oh, Marilla, it gives me a shudder to think of it.

shudder (身震い) [名] a sudden trembling movement of the body

ああ、マリラ、それを思うと身震いするよ。

And there’s a headless man stalks up and down the path and skeletons glower at you between the boughs.

headless (首のない) [形] lacking a head

stalk (忍び寄る) [動] to walk or move in a slow, careful, and quiet way

skeleton (骸骨) [名] the hard structure of bones that supports a person's or animal's body

glower (睨みつける) [動] to look at someone in an angry or threatening way

そして、首のない男が道を行ったり来たりしていて、骸骨が枝の間からあなたを睨みつけているの。

Oh, Marilla, I wouldn’t go through the Haunted Wood after dark now for anything.

go through (通り抜ける) [動] pass through or across

Haunted Wood (幽霊の森) [名] a forest where ghosts are said to appear

ああ、マリラ、私は今では暗くなってから幽霊の森を通り抜けるなんて絶対に嫌だよ。

I’d be sure that white things would reach out from behind the trees and grab me.”

grab (掴む) [動] grip suddenly and forcibly

白いものが木の後ろから手を伸ばして私を掴むに違いないよ。」

“Did ever anyone hear the like!” ejaculated Marilla, who had listened in dumb amazement.

「こんな話聞いたことある?」と、呆気にとられて聞いていたマリラは叫んだ。

“Anne Shirley, do you mean to tell me you believe all that wicked nonsense of your own imagination?”

mean to tell (言うつもりである) [動] intend to say

wicked (恐ろしい) [形] causing or likely to cause harm

「アン・シャーリー、自分の想像したそんな恐ろしいナンセンスを全部信じていると言うの?」

“Not believe exactly,” faltered Anne.

「信じているわけではないの」とアンは口ごもった。

“At least, I don’t believe it in daylight.

daylight (昼間) [名] the light of day

「少なくとも、昼間は信じていないよ。

But after dark, Marilla, it’s different.

でも、暗くなってからは違うの。

That is when ghosts walk.”

walk (歩き回る) [動] move at a regular and fairly slow pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, never having both feet off the ground at once

幽霊が歩き回るのはその時なのよ。」

“There are no such things as ghosts, Anne.”

「幽霊なんているわけないよ、アン。」

“Oh, but there are, Marilla,” cried Anne eagerly.

「ああ、でもいるのよ、マリラ」とアンは熱心に叫んだ。

“I know people who have seen them.

「幽霊を見た人を知ってるよ。

And they are respectable people.

しかも立派な人なのよ。

Charlie Sloane says that his grandmother saw his grandfather driving home the cows one night after he’d been buried for a year.

チャーリー・スローンは、彼のおばあちゃんが、おじいちゃんが亡くなって一年後に、ある夜、牛を連れて帰ってくるのを見たって言ってたよ。

You know Charlie Sloane’s grandmother wouldn’t tell a story for anything.

チャーリー・スローンのおばあちゃんは、嘘をつく人じゃないよ。

She’s a very religious woman.

とても信心深い人なのよ。

And Mrs. Thomas’s father was pursued home one night by a lamb of fire with its head cut off hanging by a strip of skin.

cut off (切られる) [動] to separate something from something else with a sharp instrument

skin (皮) [名] the natural outer covering of the body of a person or an animal

pursue (追いかける) [動] to follow someone or something in order to catch or attack them

それに、トーマスさんのお父さんは、ある夜、首を切られて皮一枚でぶら下がっている火の羊に追いかけられたんだって。

He said he knew it was the spirit of his brother and that it was a warning he would die within nine days.

nine days (九日) [名] a period of nine days

それが自分の兄弟の霊だと分かって、九日以内に死ぬという警告だったんだって。

He didn’t, but he died two years after, so you see it was really true.

九日以内には死ななかったけど、二年後に死んだんだって。だから、本当に本当だったんだね。

And Ruby Gillis says—”

それにルビー・ギリスも言うのよ」

“Anne Shirley,” interrupted Marilla firmly, “I never want to hear you talking in this fashion again.

interrupt (口を挟む) [動] to break the continuity of

「アン・シャーリー」とマリラがきっぱりと口を挟んだ。「二度とこんな話し方は聞きたくない。

I’ve had my doubts about that imagination of yours right along, and if this is going to be the outcome of it, I won’t countenance any such doings.

have one's doubts (疑問を抱く) [動] to be uncertain about something

outcome (結果) [名] the final consequence of a situation or action

countenance (許す) [動] to allow or tolerate something

ずっと前からあなたの想像力には疑問を抱いていたけど、こんな結果になるなら、そんな行いは許さない。

You’ll go right over to Barry’s, and you’ll go through that spruce grove, just for a lesson and a warning to you.

go right over (すぐに行く) [動] go to a place that is close by

すぐにバリー家に行って、そのトウヒの森を通ってきなさい。あなたへの教訓と警告のためよ。

And never let me hear a word out of your head about haunted woods again.”

そして、二度と幽霊の出る森なんて言葉を聞かせないでちょうだい」

Anne might plead and cry as she liked—and did, for her terror was very real.

terror (恐怖) [名] a state of intense fear

アンは好きなだけ懇願したり泣いたりしてもいいし、実際そうした。恐怖は本物だったからだ。

Her imagination had run away with her and she held the spruce grove in mortal dread after nightfall.

run away with (暴走する) [動] to go out of control

mortal dread (死ぬほどの恐怖) [名] a very great fear

nightfall (日没) [名] the time in the evening when it becomes dark

彼女の想像力は暴走し、日没後のトウヒの森を死ぬほど恐れていた。

But Marilla was inexorable.

inexorable (容赦しない) [形] impossible to stop or prevent

しかし、マリラは容赦しなかった。

She marched the shrinking ghost-seer down to the spring and ordered her to proceed straightaway over the bridge and into the dusky retreats of wailing ladies and headless specters beyond.

march (連れて行く) [動] walk with a regular and measured tread

ghost-seer (幽霊) [名] a person who sees ghosts

straightaway (まっすぐ) [副] immediately

retreat (隠れ家) [名] a place of privacy and relaxation

wailing (泣き叫ぶ) [動] cry or lament loudly

specter (幽霊) [名] a ghost

彼女は幽霊を見たがるアンを泉まで連れて行き、橋を渡って、泣き叫ぶ女性や首のない幽霊のいる薄暗い隠れ家までまっすぐ進むように命じた。

“Oh, Marilla, how can you be so cruel?” sobbed Anne.

「ああ、マリラ、どうしてそんなに残酷なの?」アンはすすり泣いた。

“What would you feel like if a white thing did snatch me up and carry me off?”

snatch (さらう) [動] to take or grab something suddenly and quickly

「もし白いものが私をさらって連れ去ったら、どんな気持ちになる?」

“I’ll risk it,” said Marilla unfeelingly.

risk (危険を冒す) [動] expose (someone or something valued) to danger, harm, or loss

unfeelingly (冷たく) [副] without feeling or emotion

「その危険は冒すよ」マリラは冷たく言った。

“You know I always mean what I say.

「私がいつも本気で言っていることは知っているよ。

I’ll cure you of imagining ghosts into places.

cure (治す) [動] relieve of the symptoms of a disease or condition

幽霊を想像する癖を治してあげるよ。

March, now.”

march (歩く) [動] walk with regular and measured tread

さあ、歩きなさい」

Anne marched.

アンは歩いた。

That is, she stumbled over the bridge and went shuddering up the horrible dim path beyond.

stumble (よろよろと渡る) [動] walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall

dim (薄暗い) [形] not bright or well lit

つまり、彼女は橋をよろよろと渡り、その先の恐ろしく薄暗い小道を震えながら上っていった。

Anne never forgot that walk.

アンはその道のりを決して忘れなかった。

Bitterly did she repent the license she had given to her imagination.

bitterly (ひどく) [副] in a bitter manner

license (自由) [名] a legal document giving official permission to do something

彼女は自分の想像力に与えた自由をひどく後悔した。

The goblins of her fancy lurked in every shadow about her, reaching out their cold, fleshless hands to grasp the terrified small girl who had called them into being.

goblin (ゴブリン) [名] a small, ugly, mischievous creature that appears in folklore

lurk (潜む) [動] be or remain hidden or concealed

fleshless (肉のない) [形] without flesh

terrified (恐怖の) [形] extremely frightened

into being (存在する) [動] come into existence

彼女の空想の中のゴブリンは、彼女の周りのあらゆる影に潜んでいて、彼らを呼び出した恐怖の小さな少女をつかむために、冷たく、肉のない手を伸ばしていた。

A white strip of birch bark blowing up from the hollow over the brown floor of the grove made her heart stand still.

strip (帯状) [名] a long, narrow piece of something

bark (樹皮) [名] the tough outer layer of a tree

blow up (吹き上がる) [動] to explode or cause to explode

stand still (止まる) [動] to stop moving

木立の茶色い床の上のくぼみから吹き上がる白樺の白い帯状の樹皮に、彼女の心臓は止まった。

The long-drawn wail of two old boughs rubbing against each other brought out the perspiration in beads on her forehead.

long-drawn (長く引き延ばされた) [形] lasting for a long time

wail (悲鳴) [名] a long, loud, high-pitched cry of pain, sorrow, or anger

rub (擦れ合う) [動] move against something with pressure

bring out (浮かび上がらせる) [動] cause to be made available

bead (玉) [名] a small, round object with a hole through it, used as an ornament or for making necklaces

2本の古い枝が互いに擦れ合う長く引き延ばされた悲鳴は、彼女の額に玉のような汗を浮かび上がらせた。

The swoop of bats in the darkness over her was as the wings of unearthly creatures.

swoop (舞う) [動] move or fly down suddenly and quickly

bat (コウモリ) [名] a flying mammal

彼女の上の暗闇の中を舞うコウモリは、この世のものとは思えない生き物の翼のようだった。

When she reached Mr. William Bell’s field she fled across it as if pursued by an army of white things, and arrived at the Barry kitchen door so out of breath that she could hardly gasp out her request for the apron pattern.

army (軍隊) [名] an organized military force equipped for fighting on land

hardly (ほとんど~できない) [副] only with difficulty or effort

request (頼む) [動] ask for something politely or formally

ウィリアム・ベルさんの畑に着くと、彼女は白いものの軍隊に追われているかのように畑を横切って逃げ、バリーズの台所のドアに着いた時には息が切れ切れになっていて、エプロンの型紙を頼む言葉をほとんど口にすることができなかった。

Diana was away so that she had no excuse to linger.

have no excuse (言い訳がない) [動] have no reason or explanation

linger (ぐずぐずする) [動] be slow to leave

ダイアナは留守だったので、ぐずぐずする言い訳はなかった。

The dreadful return journey had to be faced.

return (帰り) [名] the action of going back to a place

journey (道) [名] an act of traveling from one place to another

face (直面する) [動] to be confronted with or have to deal with

恐ろしい帰り道に直面しなければならなかった。

Anne went back over it with shut eyes, preferring to take the risk of dashing her brains out among the boughs to that of seeing a white thing.

take the risk (危険を冒す) [動] expose oneself to danger

dash (ぶつける) [動] hit or strike with great force

brain (頭) [名] the organ of thought and neural coordination

アンは目を閉じてそこを通り抜け、白いものを目にするよりも、枝に頭をぶつける危険を冒すことを選んだ。

When she finally stumbled over the log bridge she drew one long shivering breath of relief.

draw (つく) [動] to take in

relief (ホッと) [名] alleviation of or deliverance from pain, anxiety, or distress

やっと丸太橋を渡り終えると、彼女は震えながらホッとしたため息をついた。

“Well, so nothing caught you?” said Marilla unsympathetically.

「そう、何もつかまらなかったの?」とマリラは冷たく言った。

“Oh, Mar—Marilla,” chattered Anne, “I’ll b-b-be contt-tented with c-c-commonplace places after this.”

chatter (震える) [動] to talk quickly and nervously

be contented with (満足する) [動] to be happy with something

commonplace (ふつうの) [形] ordinary or usual

「ああ、マリラ、マリラ」アンは震えながら言った。「これからは、ふつうの場所で満足するよ」

Chapter XXI: A New Departure in Flavorings

departure (出発) [名] the act of leaving a place

第21章: 香料の新しい出発

Dear me, there is nothing but meetings and partings in this world, as Mrs. Lynde says,” remarked Anne plaintively, putting her slate and books down on the kitchen table on the last day of June and wiping her red eyes with a very damp handkerchief.

there is nothing but (しかない) [句] there is no other thing except

remarked (言った) [動] say something as a comment

plaintively (悲しげに) [副] in a sad and mournful way

kitchen table (台所のテーブル) [名] a table in a kitchen

ああ、この世には出会いと別れしかないのね、リンド夫人が言うように」アンは悲しげに言い、六月の最後の日に石板と本を台所のテーブルに置き、赤くなった目を湿ったハンカチで拭いた。

“Wasn’t it fortunate, Marilla, that I took an extra handkerchief to school today?

「マリラ、今日学校にハンカチを余分に持っていってよかったよね?

I had a presentiment that it would be needed.”

have a presentiment (予感する) [動] to have a feeling that something is going to happen

be needed (必要になる) [動] to be required or wanted

必要になる予感がしたの」

“I never thought you were so fond of Mr. Phillips that you’d require two handkerchiefs to dry your tears just because he was going away,” said Marilla.

fond of (好きである) [形] having a strong liking for

require (必要とする) [動] need for a particular purpose

dry (拭く) [動] remove moisture from

「フィリップス先生が去るというだけで、涙を拭うのにハンカチを二枚も必要とするほど、あなたがフィリップス先生を好きだなんて思ってもみなかったよ」とマリラは言った。

“I don’t think I was crying because I was really so very fond of him,” reflected Anne.

fond (好き) [形] having a strong liking for

「彼が本当に好きだから泣いていたわけではないと思うよ」アンは振り返った。

“I just cried because all the others did.

other (ほかの) [形] the remaining one or ones of two or more people or things

「みんなが泣いていたから泣いただけよ。

It was Ruby Gillis started it.

start (泣き始める) [動] begin to do something

ルビー・ギリスが泣き始めたの。

Ruby Gillis has always declared she hated Mr. Phillips, but just as soon as he got up to make his farewell speech she burst into tears.

farewell speech (別れのスピーチ) [名] a speech given by someone who is leaving a position or organization

ルビー・ギリスはいつもフィリップス先生が嫌いだと言っていたんだけど、彼が別れのスピーチをするために立ち上がるとすぐに泣き出したの。

Then all the girls began to cry, one after the other.

すると、女の子たちが次から次へと泣き始めたの。

I tried to hold out, Marilla.

hold out (我慢する) [動] to continue to do something or to continue to exist in a difficult situation

我慢しようとしたのよ、マリラ。

I tried to remember the time Mr. Phillips made me sit with Gil—with a boy;

フィリップス先生が私をギル・・・男の子と隣同士に座らせた時のことを思い出そうとしたの。

and the time he spelled my name without an ‘e’ on the blackboard;

spell (書く) [動] write or name the letters of a word in correct sequence

黒板に私の名前を「e」なしで書いた時のことや

and how he said I was the worst dunce he ever saw at geometry and laughed at my spelling;

私が今まで見た中で一番の幾何学の劣等生だと言って、私の綴りを笑ったことを思い出そうとしたの。

and all the times he had been so horrid and sarcastic;

いつもひどく皮肉っぽい態度をとったことを思い出そうとしたの。

but somehow I couldn’t, Marilla, and I just had to cry too.

couldn't (思い出せなくて) [動] be unable to do something

had to (泣いちゃったのよ) [助] be obliged to do something

でも、どうにも思い出せなくて、マリラ、私も泣いちゃったのよ。

Jane Andrews has been talking for a month about how glad she’d be when Mr. Phillips went away and she declared she’d never shed a tear.

declare (宣言する) [動] make a formal statement about a fact or intention

shed a tear (涙を流す) [動] cry

ジェーン・アンドリュースは、フィリップス先生が去ったらどんなに嬉しいか、一ヶ月も前から話していて、涙を流すことは絶対にないと宣言していたよ。

Well, she was worse than any of us and had to borrow a handkerchief from her brother—of course the boys didn’t cry—because she hadn’t brought one of her own, not expecting to need it.

でも、彼女は私たちの誰よりもひどくて、ハンカチが必要になるとは思っていなかったので、自分のハンカチを持ってきていなかったので、兄からハンカチを借りなければならなかったよ。もちろん、男の子たちは泣かなかったよ。

Oh, Marilla, it was heartrending.

heartrending (悲痛な) [形] causing intense emotional pain or sorrow

ああ、マリラ、それは悲痛だったよ。

Mr. Phillips made such a beautiful farewell speech beginning, ‘The time has come for us to part.’

make (述べる) [動] to say or express something

farewell (お別れ) [名] a goodbye

beginning (始まる) [名] the start of something

フィリップス先生は「別れの時が来た」と始まるとても美しいお別れの言葉を述べられたよ。

It was very affecting.

affect (感動的) [形] to move emotionally

とても感動的だったよ。

And he had tears in his eyes too, Marilla.

それに、彼も目に涙を浮かべていたのよ、マリラ。

Oh, I felt dreadfully sorry and remorseful for all the times I’d talked in school and drawn pictures of him on my slate and made fun of him and Prissy.

remorseful (後悔する) [形] feeling or showing great sadness and being sorry for something you have done

ああ、私は学校で彼のことを話したり、石板に彼の絵を描いたり、彼とプリッシーをからかったりしたことをとても後悔して、申し訳なく思ったよ。

I can tell you I wished I’d been a model pupil like Minnie Andrews.

ミニー・アンドリュースのような模範生だったらよかったのにと思ったよ。

She hadn’t anything on her conscience.

have (感じる) [動] experience; feel

彼女は良心の呵責を感じることはなかった。

The girls cried all the way home from school.

少女たちは学校から家までずっと泣いていた。

Carrie Sloane kept saying every few minutes, ‘The time has come for us to part,’ and that would start us off again whenever we were in any danger of cheering up.

keep saying (言い続ける) [動] say something repeatedly

every few minutes (数分ごとに) [名] at short intervals

part (別れ) [名] the action of separating or dividing something into two or more parts

cheer up (元気になる) [動] become more cheerful or optimistic

キャリー・スローンは数分ごとに「別れの時が来た」と言い続け、私たちが元気になりそうになると、その言葉でまた泣き始めるのだった。

I do feel dreadfully sad, Marilla.

本当に悲しいの、マリラ。

But one can’t feel quite in the depths of despair with two months’ vacation before them, can they, Marilla?

depths (底) [名] the deepest part of something

two months (二ヶ月) [名] a period of time

they (彼ら) [代] people

でも、二ヶ月の休みを前にしたら、絶望の底にいるなんて感じられないよね、マリラ?

And besides, we met the new minister and his wife coming from the station.

besides (それに) [副] in addition to; as well as

それに、駅から来る新しい牧師と奥さんに会ったのよ。

For all I was feeling so bad about Mr. Phillips going away I couldn’t help taking a little interest in a new minister, could I?

feel bad (悲しい) [動] to feel sad or unhappy

take interest (興味を持つ) [動] to be interested in something

help (仕方ない) [動] to make it possible or easier for someone to do something

フィリップス先生が行ってしまうのは本当に悲しいけど、新しい牧師にちょっと興味を持っちゃうのは仕方ないよね?

His wife is very pretty.

奥さんはとてもきれいだったよ。

Not exactly regally lovely, of course—it wouldn’t do, I suppose, for a minister to have a regally lovely wife, because it might set a bad example.

regally (王妃のように) [副] in a regal manner

set a bad example (悪い手本になる) [動] to do something that is not good and that other people might copy

もちろん、王妃のように美しいわけではないよ。牧師が王妃のように美しい奥さんを持つのはよくないと思うの。悪い手本になるかもしれないから。

Mrs. Lynde says the minister’s wife over at Newbridge sets a very bad example because she dresses so fashionably.

fashionably (おしゃれ) [副] in a way that is fashionable

リンド夫人は、ニューブリッジの牧師の奥さんはとてもおしゃれだから、とても悪い手本になっているって言ってたよ。

Our new minister’s wife was dressed in blue muslin with lovely puffed sleeves and a hat trimmed with roses.

新しい牧師の奥さんは、素敵なパフスリーブの青いモスリンのドレスを着て、バラのついた帽子をかぶっていたよ。

Jane Andrews said she thought puffed sleeves were too worldly for a minister’s wife, but I didn’t make any such uncharitable remark, Marilla, because I know what it is to long for puffed sleeves.

worldly (派手) [形] concerned with this life and its enjoyments, which are often sinful and wicked

uncharitable (意地悪) [形] lacking in charity or generosity

long for (欲しがる) [動] to wish for something very much

ジェーン・アンドリュースは、パフスリーブは牧師の奥さんには派手すぎるって言ってたけど、私はそんな意地悪なことは言わなかったよ、マリラ。パフスリーブを欲しがる気持ちがどんなものか、私にはわかるから。

Besides, she’s only been a minister’s wife for a little while, so one should make allowances, shouldn’t they?

make allowances (大目に見る) [動] to be more tolerant of someone or something

それに、彼女は牧師の奥さんになってまだ少ししか経っていないんだし、大目に見てあげるべきよね?

They are going to board with Mrs. Lynde until the manse is ready.”

牧師館の準備ができるまで、リンド夫人のところに下宿するんだって。」

If Marilla, in going down to Mrs. Lynde’s that evening, was actuated by any motive save her avowed one of returning the quilting frames she had borrowed the preceding winter, it was an amiable weakness shared by most of the Avonlea people.

the preceding winter (前の冬) [名] the winter before the current one

もしマリラが、その夜リンド夫人の家に行くのに、前の冬に借りたキルトの枠を返すという公然の目的以外に何か動機があったとしたら、それはアヴォンリーの人々のほとんどが共有する愛すべき弱点だった。

Many a thing Mrs. Lynde had lent, sometimes never expecting to see it again, came home that night in charge of the borrowers thereof.

charge (抱える) [動] be in control or command of

borrower (借り主) [名] a person who borrows something

リンド夫人が貸した多くの品物は、時には二度と目にすることはないと思っていたものも、その夜、借り主の手に抱えられて帰ってきた。

A new minister, and moreover a minister with a wife, was a lawful object of curiosity in a quiet little country settlement where sensations were few and far between.

object (対象) [名] a person or thing to which a specified action or feeling is directed

country (田舎) [名] a nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory

settlement (集落) [名] a small village or group of houses

sensation (刺激) [名] a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body

新しい牧師、しかも奥さん付きの牧師は、めったに刺激のない静かな田舎の集落では、当然好奇心の対象だった。

Old Mr. Bentley, the minister whom Anne had found lacking in imagination, had been pastor of Avonlea for eighteen years.

Old Mr. Bentley (ベントリー老師) [名] the minister whom Anne had found lacking in imagination

lack (欠ける) [動] to be without or not have enough of something

eighteen years (十八年間) [名] a period of time

アンが想像力に欠けると思った牧師のベントリー老師は、アヴォンリーの牧師を十八年間務めていた。

He was a widower when he came, and a widower he remained, despite the fact that gossip regularly married him to this, that, or the other one, every year of his sojourn.

widower (やもめ) [名] a man whose wife has died

come (赴任する) [動] move toward or reach a place

gossip (噂) [名] casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people, typically involving details that are not confirmed as being true

regularly (毎年) [副] with a constant or definite pattern, especially with regard to time

sojourn (滞在) [名] a temporary stay

彼は赴任した時にはやもめだったが、滞在中の毎年、噂では彼があれやこれやの女性と結婚したということになっていたにもかかわらず、やもめのままだった。

In the preceding February he had resigned his charge and departed amid the regrets of his people, most of whom had the affection born of long intercourse for their good old minister in spite of his shortcomings as an orator.

In the preceding February (前の二月に) [名] the month before the current month

resign (辞める) [動] leave a job, post, or position voluntarily

charge (職) [名] a position of responsibility

people (教区民) [名] the inhabitants of a particular town, area, or country

affection (愛情) [名] a feeling of love or strong or constant liking for a person or thing

intercourse (交際) [名] communication or dealings between people or groups

orator (雄弁家) [名] a person who makes speeches, especially public ones

前の二月に彼は職を辞し、教区民の惜しむ声の中を去っていった。教区民のほとんどは、雄弁家としては欠点があったにもかかわらず、長い交際から生まれた愛情をこの善良な老牧師に抱いていた。

Since then the Avonlea church had enjoyed a variety of religious dissipation in listening to the many and various candidates and “supplies” who came Sunday after Sunday to preach on trial.

Avonlea church (アヴォンリー教会) [名] a church in Avonlea

variety (様々な) [名] the quality or state of being different or diverse

dissipation (放蕩) [名] unrestrained indulgence in sensual pleasures

many (多くの) [形] a large number of

candidate (候補者) [名] a person who applies for a job or is nominated for election

trial (試し) [名] a test of the performance, qualities, or truth of something

それ以来、アヴォンリー教会は、日曜日ごとに試しの説教に来る多くの様々な候補者や「代役」の説教を聞くという、宗教的な放蕩を楽しんできた。

These stood or fell by the judgment of the fathers and mothers in Israel; but a certain small, red-haired girl who sat meekly in the corner of the old Cuthbert pew also had her opinions about them and discussed the same in full with Matthew, Marilla always declining from principle to criticize ministers in any shape or form.

stand or fall (立ったり落ちたり) [動] to succeed or fail

judgment (判断) [名] the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions

Israel (イスラエル) [名] a country in the Middle East

decline (拒否する) [動] to say or show that you will not do or accept something

principle (原則) [名] a general truth or rule that explains or controls how something happens or works

彼らはイスラエルの父親や母親の判断によって立ったり落ちたりしたが、古いカスバート家の席の隅に大人しく座っている小さな赤毛の少女も彼らについて意見を持っていて、マシューと十分に議論したが、マリラはいつもどんな形であれ牧師を批判することを原則的に拒否していた。

“I don’t think Mr. Smith would have done, Matthew” was Anne’s final summing up.

Mr. Smith (スミスさん) [名] a man with the surname Smith

have done (駄目だった) [動] to have finished or completed something

final (最終的な) [形] coming at the end of a series

summing up (結論) [名] a brief statement of the main points of something

「スミスさんは駄目だったと思うよ、マシュー」というのがアンの最終的な結論だった。

“Mrs. Lynde says his delivery was so poor, but I think his worst fault was just like Mr. Bentley’s—he had no imagination.

delivery (話し方) [名] the way in which something is said

poor (下手) [形] of a low standard or quality

just like (同じ) [形] very similar to

Mr. Bentley (ベントリーさん) [名] a man who is married to Mrs. Bentley

「リンド夫人は彼の話し方がとても下手だと言うけど、私は彼の最大の欠点はベントリーさんと同じで、想像力がないことだと思うよ。

And Mr. Terry had too much; he let it run away with him just as I did mine in the matter of the Haunted Wood.

Mr. Terry (テリーさん) [名] a man

too much (豊か過ぎる) [形] more than enough

run away (走り過ぎる) [動] leave a place or situation quickly

テリーさんは想像力が豊か過ぎて、お化けの森の件で私がそうしたように、想像力に走り過ぎてしまったの。

Besides, Mrs. Lynde says his theology wasn’t sound.

theology (神学) [名] the study of the nature of God and religious belief

sound (健全な) [形] free from injury, damage, or defect

それに、リンド夫人は彼の神学が健全でなかったと言うよ。

Mr. Gresham was a very good man and a very religious man, but he told too many funny stories and made the people laugh in church;

Mr. Gresham (グレスハムさん) [名] a man

very good (とても善良な) [形] of a high standard

very religious (とても信心深い) [形] having or showing a strong belief in a god or gods

too many (あまりにも) [形] more than is wanted or needed

グレスハムさんはとても善良で信心深い人だったけど、あまりにも面白い話をし過ぎて、教会で人々を笑わせたよ。

he was undignified, and you must have some dignity about a minister, mustn’t you, Matthew?

undignified (威厳がない) [形] lacking dignity

彼は威厳がなかったよ。牧師には威厳がなければいけないよね、マシュー?

I thought Mr. Marshall was decidedly attractive;

Mr. Marshall (マーシャルさん) [名] a man

attractive (魅力的) [形] pleasing to the eye or the ear

マーシャルさんは明らかに魅力的だと思ったよ。

but Mrs. Lynde says he isn’t married, or even engaged, because she made special inquiries about him, and she says it would never do to have a young unmarried minister in Avonlea, because he might marry in the congregation and that would make trouble.

married (結婚している) [形] in a state of marriage

engaged (婚約している) [形] having formally agreed to get married

inquiries (問い合わせ) [名] an act of asking for information

congregation (会衆) [名] a group of people who regularly attend a particular church

でもリンド夫人は彼は結婚していないし、婚約もしていないと言うの。彼女は彼について特別に調べたのよ。そして彼女は、若い未婚の牧師をアヴォンリーに置くなんて絶対にいけないと言うの。彼が会衆の中で結婚するかもしれないし、それは面倒なことになるからだって。

Mrs. Lynde is a very farseeing woman, isn’t she, Matthew?

farseeing (先見の明のある) [形] having or showing an ability to think about or plan for the future

リンド夫人はとても先見の明のある女性よね、マシュー?

I’m very glad they’ve called Mr. Allan.

Mr. Allan (アランさん) [名] a man's name

アランさんが呼ばれてとても嬉しいよ。

I liked him because his sermon was interesting and he prayed as if he meant it and not just as if he did it because he was in the habit of it.

彼の説教は面白かったし、彼はただ習慣で祈っているのではなく、心から祈っているように見えたので、私は彼が好きだった。

Mrs. Lynde says he isn’t perfect, but she says she supposes we couldn’t expect a perfect minister for seven hundred and fifty dollars a year, and anyhow his theology is sound because she questioned him thoroughly on all the points of doctrine.

seven hundred and fifty dollars (750ドル) [名] an amount of money

doctrine (教義) [名] a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a church, political party, or other group

リンド夫人は彼は完璧ではないと言うけど、彼女は私たちは年間750ドルで完璧な牧師を期待することはできないと思うし、とにかく彼の神学は健全だと言うの。彼女は教義のすべての点について彼に徹底的に質問したから。

And she knows his wife’s people and they are most respectable and the women are all good housekeepers.

people (家族) [名] a group of persons related by blood or marriage

それに彼女は彼の奥さんの家族を知っていて、彼らはとても立派で、女性はみんな家事が上手なんだって。

Mrs. Lynde says that sound doctrine in the man and good housekeeping in the woman make an ideal combination for a minister’s family.”

sound doctrine (健全な教義) [名] a set of beliefs or principles held and taught by a church, political party, or other group

good housekeeping (良い家事) [名] the management of a home

ideal combination (理想的な組み合わせ) [名] a combination of things that is perfect or very good

リンド夫人は、男性の健全な教義と女性の良い家事が牧師の家族にとって理想的な組み合わせだと言うの。」

The new minister and his wife were a young, pleasant-faced couple, still on their honeymoon, and full of all good and beautiful enthusiasms for their chosen lifework.

pleasant (愛想の良い) [形] giving or capable of giving joy or pleasure

couple (夫婦) [名] two people who are married, engaged, or otherwise closely associated romantically or sexually

honeymoon (新婚旅行) [名] a holiday taken by a newly married couple

enthusiasm (熱意) [名] strong feeling for a person or thing

新しい牧師とその妻は、まだ新婚旅行中の若くて愛想の良い夫婦で、自分たちの選んだ人生の仕事に対する善良で美しい熱意に満ちていた。

Avonlea opened its heart to them from the start.

start (始め) [名] the beginning of something

アヴォンリーは最初から彼らに心を開いていた。

Old and young liked the frank, cheerful young man with his high ideals, and the bright, gentle little lady who assumed the mistress-ship of the manse.

old and young (老いも若きも) [名] people of all ages

frank (率直な) [形] direct and honest in speech or writing

young man (青年) [名] a man who is no longer a child but not yet fully mature

high ideal (高潔な理想) [名] a principle or standard of perfection or excellence

gentle (優しい) [形] not rough or violent; mild, moderate, or slight

little lady (小柄な女性) [名] a woman who is small in stature

assume (務める) [動] take on or undertake

mistress-ship (奥様役) [名] the position or authority of a mistress

老いも若きも、高潔な理想を持ち、率直で陽気な青年と、牧師館の奥様役を務める明るく優しい小柄な女性を好ましく思っていた。

With Mrs. Allan Anne fell promptly and wholeheartedly in love.

Mrs. Allan (アラン夫人) [名] the wife of Mr. Allan

fall in love (恋をする) [動] to begin to feel a strong romantic attraction to someone

アラン夫人にアンはすぐに心から恋をした。

She had discovered another kindred spirit.

彼女はもう一人の同好の士を発見したのだ。

“Mrs. Allan is perfectly lovely,” she announced one Sunday afternoon.

「アラン夫人は本当に素敵」と彼女はある日曜日の午後に宣言した。

“She’s taken our class and she’s a splendid teacher.

take (受け持つ) [動] to be responsible for

「彼女は私たちのクラスを受け持ったんだけど、素晴らしい先生よ。

She said right away she didn’t think it was fair for the teacher to ask all the questions, and you know, Marilla, that is exactly what I’ve always thought.

彼女はすぐに、先生が全部質問するのは公平じゃないと思うって言ったのよ、マリラ、それって私がいつも思ってたことなのよ。

She said we could ask her any question we liked and I asked ever so many.

ever so many (とてもたくさん) [限] a lot of; a great number of

彼女は私たちが好きな質問を何でもしていいと言ってくれたので、私はたくさん質問したよ。

I’m good at asking questions, Marilla.”

be good at (得意である) [動] to be skilled or proficient at something

私、質問するの得意なのよ、マリラ」

“I believe you,” was Marilla’s emphatic comment.

「それは信じるよ」とマリラは強調した。

“Nobody else asked any except Ruby Gillis, and she asked if there was to be a Sunday-school picnic this summer.

this summer (今年の夏) [名] the summer of the current year

Sunday-school picnic (日曜学校のピクニック) [名] a picnic organized by a Sunday school

「ルビー・ギリス以外は誰も質問しなかったよ、彼女は今年の夏に日曜学校のピクニックがあるかどうかを尋ねたのよ。

I didn’t think that was a very proper question to ask because it hadn’t any connection with the lesson—the lesson was about Daniel in the lions’ den—but Mrs. Allan just smiled and said she thought there would be.

connection (関係) [名] a relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else

Daniel (ダニエル) [名] a Hebrew prophet

den (穴) [名] a small cave or other place where a wild animal lives

Allan (アラン) [名] a surname

あまり適切な質問だとは思えなかったよ、だって授業とは関係がなかったんだもの、授業はライオンの穴にいたダニエルについてだったのに、でもアラン先生はただ微笑んで、ピクニックはあると思うわと言ったのよ。

Mrs. Allan has a lovely smile; she has such exquisite dimples in her cheeks.

Mrs. Allan (アラン先生) [名] a teacher

exquisite (きれいな) [形] extremely beautiful or delicate

アラン先生は素敵な笑顔で、ほっぺにとてもきれいなえくぼがあるの。

I wish I had dimples in my cheeks, Marilla.

私もほっぺにえくぼがあったらいいのに、マリラ。

I’m not half so skinny as I was when I came here, but I have no dimples yet.

ここに来た時より半分も痩せていないけど、まだえくぼはないよ。

If I had perhaps I could influence people for good.

influence (影響を与える) [動] to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself

もしあったら、人に良い影響を与えられるかもしれないのに。

Mrs. Allan said we ought always to try to influence other people for good.

アラン先生は、私たちはいつも他の人に良い影響を与えるように努力するべきだと言ったよ。

She talked so nice about everything.

彼女はどんなことでもとても素敵に話すよ。

I never knew before that religion was such a cheerful thing.

宗教がこんなに明るいものだなんて知らなかったよ。

I always thought it was kind of melancholy, but Mrs. Allan’s isn’t, and I’d like to be a Christian if I could be one like her.

kind of (一種の) [名] a type or category of something

Christian (クリスチャン) [名] a person who follows the religion of Christianity

like (みたいな) [前] similar to; having the same characteristics as

いつも宗教って憂鬱なものだと思ってたけど、アラン先生のはそうじゃないよ。私も彼女みたいなクリスチャンになれたらいいな。

I wouldn’t want to be one like Mr. Superintendent Bell.”

Superintendent Bell (ベル校長) [名] the head of a school

ベル校長みたいなのは嫌だよ。」

“It’s very naughty of you to speak so about Mr. Bell,” said Marilla severely.

「ベル校長のことをそんな風に言うのはいけないことだ」とマリラは厳しく言った。

“Mr. Bell is a real good man.”

Mr. Bell (ベル校長) [名] the principal of the school

real good (本当に良い) [形] very good

「ベル校長は本当に良い人だ。」

“Oh, of course he’s good,” agreed Anne, “but he doesn’t seem to get any comfort out of it.

「ああ、もちろん彼は良い人よ」とアンは同意した。「でも、彼はそれで慰めを得ているようには見えないよ。

If I could be good I’d dance and sing all day because I was glad of it.

be good (善人になる) [動] to behave in a way that is morally right

be glad of (嬉しい) [動] to be happy about something

もし私が善人になれたら、嬉しくて一日中踊ったり歌ったりしちゃうよ。

I suppose Mrs. Allan is too old to dance and sing and of course it wouldn’t be dignified in a minister’s wife.

too old (年を取りすぎている) [形] having lived for a long time

アラン夫人は踊ったり歌ったりするには年を取りすぎているんだと思うし、もちろん牧師の妻がそんなことをしたら威厳がないよ。

But I can just feel she’s glad she’s a Christian and that she’d be one even if she could get to heaven without it.”

でも、彼女は自分がクリスチャンであることを喜んでいるし、クリスチャンでなくても天国に行けるとしてもクリスチャンであろうとするだろうと感じるよ。」

“I suppose we must have Mr. and Mrs. Allan up to tea someday soon,” said Marilla reflectively.

have (招待する) [動] to cause to be, do, or occur

Mr. and Mrs. Allan (アラン夫妻) [名] a married couple

up to (まで) [前] as far as

someday (近いうち) [名] at some unspecified time in the future

reflectively (考え込んだ) [副] in a thoughtful way

「近いうちにアラン夫妻をお茶に招待しなくちゃいけないよね」とマリラは考え込んだ。

“They’ve been most everywhere but here. Let me see.

be (行く) [動] move from one place to another

everywhere (どこにでも) [副] in all places or in all parts

「ここ以外はほとんどどこにでも行ってるよ。どれどれ。

Next Wednesday would be a good time to have them.

be a good time (いい) [動] be a suitable time

来週の水曜日がいいよね。

But don’t say a word to Matthew about it, for if he knew they were coming he’d find some excuse to be away that day.

say a word (一言も言う) [動] to say something

find an excuse (言い訳を見つける) [動] to find a reason to not do something

be away (留守にする) [動] to not be present

でもマシューには一言も言うんじゃないよ。もし彼らが来ると知ったら、何か言い訳を見つけてその日は留守にするだろうから。

He’d got so used to Mr. Bentley he didn’t mind him, but he’s going to find it hard to get acquainted with a new minister, and a new minister’s wife will frighten him to death.”

find it hard to (難しいと思う) [動] have difficulty doing something

ベントリーさんには慣れっこになって気にしなくなったけど、新しい牧師と知り合うのは難しいだろうし、新しい牧師の奥さんには死ぬほど怖がるだろうね」

“I’ll be as secret as the dead,” assured Anne.

dead (死んだ人) [名] a person who has died

「死んだ人みたいに秘密にするよ」とアンは請け負った。

“But oh, Marilla, will you let me make a cake for the occasion?

「でも、マリラ、この機会にケーキを作らせてくれる?

I’d love to do something for Mrs. Allan, and you know I can make a pretty good cake by this time.”

love to do (したい) [動] like doing something very much

make (作れる) [動] create or produce something

アランさんに何かしたいの。それに、今では私、かなりおいしいケーキが作れるのよ」

“You can make a layer cake,” promised Marilla.

layer cake (ケーキ) [名] a cake made of layers of sponge cake with icing between them

「ケーキを作ってもいいよ」とマリラは約束した。

Monday and Tuesday great preparations went on at Green Gables.

preparation (準備) [名] the action or process of making ready or being made ready for use or consideration

go on (続く) [動] continue without stopping

月曜日と火曜日はグリーン・ゲイブルズで大準備が続いた。

Having the minister and his wife to tea was a serious and important undertaking, and Marilla was determined not to be eclipsed by any of the Avonlea housekeepers.

undertaking (仕事) [名] a task or project that is attempted or carried out

eclipse (負ける) [動] to be greater or better than someone or something

牧師夫妻をお茶に招待するのは、真面目で重要な仕事であり、マリラはアヴォンリーのどの主婦にも負けないと決意していた。

Anne was wild with excitement and delight.

wild (狂喜乱舞した) [形] very enthusiastic or excited

アンは興奮と喜びで狂喜乱舞した。

She talked it all over with Diana Tuesday night in the twilight, as they sat on the big red stones by the Dryad’s Bubble

Dryad’s Bubble (ドライアドの泡) [名] a spring in the woods near Green Gables

火曜日の夕暮れ、アンはダイアナとドライアドの泡のそばの大きな赤い石に座って、このことを全部話した。

and made rainbows in the water with little twigs dipped in fir balsam.

そして、モミの木のバルサムに浸した小枝で水に虹を作った。

“Everything is ready, Diana, except my cake which I’m to make in the morning, and the baking-powder biscuits which Marilla will make just before teatime.

just before (直前) [副] very soon before

「ダイアナ、準備は全部できたよ。あとは明日の朝に私がケーキを焼くだけ。マリラはティータイムの直前にベーキングパウダービスケットを焼くよ。

I assure you, Diana, that Marilla and I have had a busy two days of it.

two days (二日間) [名] a period of time lasting for two days

ダイアナ、マリラと私はこの二日間、本当に忙しかったのよ。

It’s such a responsibility having a minister’s family to tea.

牧師の家族をお茶に招くなんて、とても責任重大なことよ。

I never went through such an experience before.

今までこんな経験をしたことは一度もない。

You should just see our pantry.

うちの食料庫を見たらびっくりするよ。

It’s a sight to behold.

sight (眺め) [名] something that is seen

behold (見事な) [動] to hold the attention of; to fascinate

見事な眺めよ。

We’re going to have jellied chicken and cold tongue.

have (出す) [動] to cause to be or to occur

jellied (ゼリー寄せの) [形] made into jelly

chicken (チキン) [名] a domestic fowl kept for its eggs or meat

cold (冷製の) [形] of or at a low or relatively low temperature

ゼリー寄せのチキンと冷製の牛タンを出すつもりよ。

We’re to have two kinds of jelly, red and yellow, and whipped cream and lemon pie, and cherry pie, and three kinds of cookies, and fruit cake, and Marilla’s famous yellow plum preserves that she keeps especially for ministers, and pound cake and layer cake, and biscuits as aforesaid;

two kinds of (二種類の) [名] two different types of

jelly (ゼリー) [名] a fruit-flavored dessert made with gelatin

whipped cream (ホイップクリーム) [名] cream that has been beaten with a whisk or mixer until it is light and fluffy

lemon pie (レモンパイ) [名] a pie made with lemon filling

cherry pie (チェリーパイ) [名] a pie made with cherries

three kinds of (三種類の) [名] three different types of

cookies (クッキー) [名] a small, flat, sweet cake

famous (有名な) [形] known about by many people

yellow plum (黄色いプラム) [名] a plum that is yellow in color

preserves (ジャム) [名] a food made by cooking fruit and sugar together

layer cake (レイヤーケーキ) [名] a cake made with layers of different flavors or fillings

赤と黄色の二種類のゼリー、ホイップクリームとレモンパイ、チェリーパイ、三種類のクッキー、フルーツケーキ、マリラが牧師のために特別に取っておいた有名な黄色いプラムのジャム、パウンドケーキとレイヤーケーキ、そして前述のビスケットを出すつもりよ。

and new bread and old both, in case the minister is dyspeptic and can’t eat new.

dyspeptic (消化不良) [形] having difficulty digesting food

牧師が消化不良で新しいパンが食べられない場合に備えて、新しいパンと古いパンの両方を出すつもりよ。

Mrs. Lynde says ministers are dyspeptic, but I don’t think Mr. Allan has been a minister long enough for it to have had a bad effect on him.

bad effect (悪い影響) [名] an effect that is not wanted or desired

リンド夫人は牧師は消化不良だと言うけど、アランさんは牧師になってまだそんなに長くないから、悪い影響が出ているとは思えないよ。

I just grow cold when I think of my layer cake.

grow cold (ぞっとする) [動] to become cold

レイヤーケーキのことを考えると、ぞっとするよ。

Oh, Diana, what if it shouldn’t be good!

be good (おいしい) [動] to be pleasant to the taste

ああ、ダイアナ、もしおいしくなかったらどうしよう!

I dreamed last night that I was chased all around by a fearful goblin with a big layer cake for a head.”

chase (追いかける) [動] go after someone or something in order to catch or attack them

昨夜は、頭が大きなレイヤーケーキの恐ろしいゴブリンに追いかけ回される夢を見たの。」

“It’ll be good, all right,” assured Diana, who was a very comfortable sort of friend.

「大丈夫、おいしいよ」と、とても頼りになる友人のダイアナが保証してくれた。

“I’m sure that piece of the one you made that we had for lunch in Idlewild two weeks ago was perfectly elegant.”

two weeks ago (2週間前) [名] a period of seven days

elegant (おいしい) [形] very good or pleasant

「2週間前にアイドルワイルドで昼食に食べた、あなたが作ったケーキは、とてもおいしかったよ。」

“Yes; but cakes have such a terrible habit of turning out bad just when you especially want them to be good,” sighed Anne, setting a particularly well-balsamed twig afloat.

have a habit of (癖がある) [動] do something regularly or frequently

just when (時に限って) [副] at the exact time that

want (思う) [動] to feel a need or a wish for

set (浮かべる) [動] to put something in a particular place or position

twig (小枝) [名] a small thin branch of a tree or bush

afloat (浮かぶ) [動] to stay on the surface of a liquid

「そうね、でもケーキって、特においしくしたいと思う時に限って失敗するひどい癖があるのよ」と、アンはため息をつき、特によく香りのする小枝を浮かべた。

“However, I suppose I shall just have to trust to Providence and be careful to put in the flour.

「でも、神様に頼って、小麦粉を入れるのを忘れないようにするしかないよね。

Oh, look, Diana, what a lovely rainbow!

ああ、ダイアナ、見て、なんてきれいな虹!

Do you suppose the dryad will come out after we go away and take it for a scarf?”

dryad (木の精) [名] a nymph of the woods

come out (現れる) [動] to become known or apparent

scarf (スカーフ) [名] a piece of fabric worn around the neck or head

私たちが帰った後、木の精が現れて、これをスカーフにすると思う?」

“You know there is no such thing as a dryad,” said Diana.

「木の精なんていないよ」とダイアナは言った。

Diana’s mother had found out about the Haunted Wood and had been decidedly angry over it.

be angry (怒る) [動] feel or show anger

ダイアナの母親は幽霊の森のことを知り、とても怒っていた。

As a result Diana had abstained from any further imitative flights of imagination and did not think it prudent to cultivate a spirit of belief even in harmless dryads.

as a result (結果として) [副] because of something

abstain (控える) [動] refrain from doing something

prudent (賢明な) [形] acting with or showing care for the consequences of an action; careful

cultivate (育てる) [動] prepare and use land for growing crops

belief (信念) [名] an acceptance that something exists or is true, especially one without proof

harmless (無害な) [形] not causing or likely to cause harm

その結果、ダイアナは想像力を働かせることを控え、無害な木の精でさえ信じるのは賢明ではないと考えていた。

“But it’s so easy to imagine there is,” said Anne.

「でも、いるって想像するのは簡単よ」とアンは言った。

“Every night before I go to bed, I look out of my window and wonder if the dryad is really sitting here, combing her locks with the spring for a mirror.

lock (髪) [名] a strand or portion of hair

「毎晩寝る前に窓の外を見て、本当に木の精がここに座って、泉を鏡にして髪をとかしているのかと思うのよ。

Sometimes I look for her footprints in the dew in the morning.

footprint (足跡) [名] an impression left by a person walking and standing

朝露の中に彼女の足跡を探すこともあるよ。

Oh, Diana, don’t give up your faith in the dryad!”

faith (信念) [名] a strong belief in the doctrines of a religion, based on spiritual conviction rather than proof

ダイアナ、木の精を信じることを諦めないで!」

Wednesday morning came.

水曜日の朝が来た。

Anne got up at sunrise because she was too excited to sleep.

アンは興奮して眠れなかったので、日の出と同時に起きた。

She had caught a severe cold in the head by reason of her dabbling in the spring on the preceding evening;

catch a cold (風邪をひく) [動] to become sick with a cold

彼女は前日の夕方、泉で水遊びをしたためにひどい風邪をひいていた。

but nothing short of absolute pneumonia could have quenched her interest in culinary matters that morning.

nothing short of (~に限りない) [名] the only thing that is acceptable

absolute (絶対的な) [形] not qualified or diminished in any way; total

pneumonia (肺炎) [名] a disease of the lungs caused by bacteria or a virus

could have (~できた) [助] used to say that something was possible in the past

quenched (抑える) [動] put out (a fire)

culinary (料理の) [形] of or relating to cooking

しかし、その朝は肺炎にでもならない限り、彼女の料理への関心を抑えることはできなかった。

After breakfast she proceeded to make her cake.

after breakfast (朝食後) [名] the time after breakfast

朝食後、彼女はケーキ作りに取りかかった。

When she finally shut the oven door upon it she drew a long breath.

彼女はついにオーブンのドアを閉めると、長い息をついた。

“I’m sure I haven’t forgotten anything this time, Marilla.

「今度は何も忘れていないよ、マリラ。

But do you think it will rise?

rise (膨らむ) [動] to increase in size, amount, or value

でも、膨らむと思う?

Just suppose perhaps the baking powder isn’t good?

baking powder (ベーキングパウダー) [名] a dry chemical leavening agent, a mixture of a carbonate or bicarbonate and a weak acid

ベーキングパウダーが良くなかったとしたら?

I used it out of the new can.

can (缶) [名] a cylindrical container to hold liquid or food

新しい缶から出したのを使ったんだけど。

And Mrs. Lynde says you can never be sure of getting good baking powder nowadays when everything is so adulterated.

nowadays (最近) [副] at the present time; in these days

adulterated (混ぜ物だらけ) [形] made impure by the addition of extraneous or inferior ingredients

それに、リンド夫人は、最近は何もかもが混ぜ物だらけだから、良いベーキングパウダーを買えるかどうかはわからないって言うのよ。

Mrs. Lynde says the Government ought to take the matter up, but she says we’ll never see the day when a Tory Government will do it.

Government (政府) [名] the group of people with authority to govern it

take up (取り上げる) [動] to start to do or deal with something

Tory (保守党) [名] a member of the Conservative Party

リンド夫人は、政府がこの件を取り上げるべきだと言うんだけど、保守党政府がそれをする日なんて来ないよね。

Marilla, what if that cake doesn’t rise?”

マリラ、もしケーキが膨らまなかったらどうしよう?」

“We’ll have plenty without it” was Marilla’s unimpassioned way of looking at the subject.

unimpassioned (冷静な) [形] not having or showing strong feelings

look at (見方) [動] to examine or inspect

「それがなくても十分あるよ」というのが、マリラの冷静な見方だった。

The cake did rise, however, and came out of the oven as light and feathery as golden foam.

light (軽い) [形] having little weight

feathery (ふわふわ) [形] light and soft like a feather

foam (泡) [名] a mass of small bubbles formed on or in a liquid

しかし、ケーキは膨らみ、金色の泡のように軽くふわふわになってオーブンから出てきた。

Anne, flushed with delight, clapped it together with layers of ruby jelly and, in imagination, saw Mrs. Allan eating it and possibly asking for another piece!

clap (挟む) [動] to strike together with a loud sound

layer (層) [名] a sheet or covering of material

ruby (ルビー) [名] a precious stone of a deep red color

アンは喜びに顔を赤らめ、ルビー色のゼリーを重ねて挟み、想像の中でアラン夫人がそれを食べて、もう一つお代わりを頼むところを見た!

“You’ll be using the best tea set, of course, Marilla,” she said.

「もちろん、一番いいティーセットを使うよね、マリラ」と彼女は言った。

“Can I fix the table with ferns and wild roses?”

fix (飾る) [動] to decorate or adorn

「テーブルにシダと野生のバラを飾ってもいい?」

“I think that’s all nonsense,” sniffed Marilla.

「そんなの全部ナンセンスだと思うけど」とマリラは鼻を鳴らした。

“In my opinion it’s the eatables that matter and not flummery decorations.”

matter (大事である) [動] be of importance or significance

decoration (飾り) [名] something that is added to something else in order to make it more attractive

「私の考えでは、大事なのは食べ物であって、くだらない飾りではない」

“Mrs. Barry had her table decorated,” said Anne, who was not entirely guiltless of the wisdom of the serpent, “and the minister paid her an elegant compliment.

serpent (蛇) [名] a limbless reptile with a long, thin body and a forked tongue

pay (送る) [動] give (something) to (someone) in return for work done, goods received, or a debt incurred

elegant (上品な) [形] very attractive and impressive in a simple and understated way

「バリーさんはテーブルを飾っていたよ」と、蛇の知恵を持ち合わせているアンは言った。「そして牧師さんは彼女に上品な賛辞を送っていたよ。

He said it was a feast for the eye as well as the palate.”

feast (ごちそう) [名] a large meal, typically one in celebration of something

palate (舌) [名] the roof of the mouth

彼は、それは目と舌の両方にとってのごちそうだと言ったよ」

“Well, do as you like,” said Marilla, who was quite determined not to be surpassed by Mrs. Barry or anybody else.

do as you like (好きなようにする) [動] do whatever you want

be quite determined (決意する) [動] be very determined

surpass (負けない) [動] be greater or better than

anybody else (他の誰か) [名] any other person

「そう、好きなようにしなさい」とマリラは言ったが、バリーさんや他の誰にも負けないと決意していた。

“Only mind you leave enough room for the dishes and the food.”

「ただ、お皿や食べ物を置く場所を十分に残しておくように」

Anne laid herself out to decorate in a manner and after a fashion that should leave Mrs. Barry’s nowhere.

lay oneself out (全力を尽くす) [動] to make a great effort

manner (方法) [名] a way of doing something

fashion (流行) [名] a popular trend, especially in styles of dress and ornament or manners of behavior

アンは、バリーさんのどこにも負けない方法で、そして流行に従って飾り付けに全力を尽くした。

Having abundance of roses and ferns and a very artistic taste of her own, she made that tea table such a thing of beauty that when the minister and his wife sat down to it they exclaimed in chorus over it loveliness.

artistic (芸術的な) [形] having or showing skill in art

tea table (ティーテーブル) [名] a table used for serving tea

バラやシダが豊富で、彼女自身の芸術的な趣味もあって、彼女はそのティーテーブルをとても美しくしたので、牧師とその妻がそこに座ったとき、彼らはその愛らしさに声を揃えて叫んだ。

“It’s Anne’s doings,” said Marilla, grimly just;

「アンのしわざよ」とマリラは厳しく言った。

and Anne felt that Mrs. Allan’s approving smile was almost too much happiness for this world.

approving (賛同する) [形] giving or indicating approval

too much (もったいない) [形] more than is required or desirable

そしてアンは、アラン夫人の賛同の微笑みがこの世にはもったいないほどの幸せだと感じた。

Matthew was there, having been inveigled into the party only goodness and Anne knew how.

be inveigled into (誘い込まれる) [動] be persuaded to do something by means of deception or flattery

party (パーティー) [名] a social gathering of invited guests, typically involving eating, drinking, and entertainment

マシューはそこにいて、善良なアンだけが知っているやり方でパーティーに誘い込まれていた。

He had been in such a state of shyness and nervousness that Marilla had given him up in despair, but Anne took him in hand so successfully that he now sat at the table in his best clothes and white collar and talked to the minister not uninterestingly.

shyness (恥ずかしさ) [名] the quality or state of being shy

nervousness (緊張) [名] the quality or state of being nervous

take in hand (手なずける) [動] to take control of or responsibility for

successfully (うまく) [副] in a way that achieves a desired result

best clothes (一番いい服) [名] the clothes that someone thinks are the most attractive or fashionable

not uninterestingly (退屈そうに) [副] in a way that is not boring

彼は恥ずかしさと緊張のあまり、マリラは絶望して彼を諦めてしまったが、アンは彼をうまく手なずけたので、彼は今、一番いい服と白い襟を着てテーブルに座り、牧師と退屈そうに話していた。

He never said a word to Mrs. Allan, but that perhaps was not to be expected.

be not to be expected (期待できない) [動] not to be expected

彼はアラン夫人に一言も話しかけなかったが、それはおそらく期待できないことだった。

All went merry as a marriage bell until Anne’s layer cake was passed.

go merry (陽気に進む) [動] to be happy and cheerful

marriage bell (結婚式の鐘) [名] a bell that is rung at a wedding

pass (配られる) [動] to be given out or distributed

アンのケーキが配られるまでは、すべてが結婚式の鐘のように陽気に進んだ。

Mrs. Allan, having already been helped to a bewildering variety, declined it.

be helped to (勧められる) [動] be given or offered something

bewildering (目もくらむほど) [形] confusing or perplexing

decline (断る) [動] refuse to accept or consider something

アラン夫人は、すでに目もくらむほどさまざまなものを勧められていたので、それを断った。

But Marilla, seeing the disappointment on Anne’s face, said smilingly:

smilingly (笑顔で) [副] with a smile

しかし、マリラはアンの顔に失望の色が浮かんでいるのを見て、笑顔で言った。

“Oh, you must take a piece of this, Mrs. Allan.

take (召し上がる) [動] eat or drink

「ああ、アラン夫人、これも召し上がってください。

Anne made it on purpose for you.”

on purpose (わざわざ) [副] deliberately; intentionally

アンがあなたのためにわざわざ作ったんですよ。」

“In that case I must sample it,” laughed Mrs. Allan, helping herself to a plump triangle, as did also the minister and Marilla.

In that case (それなら) [句] if that is the case

sample (試食する) [動] try a small amount of something

help oneself to (取って食べる) [動] take something without asking

triangle (三角形) [名] a polygon with three edges and three vertices

「それなら、試食しなくては」とアラン夫人は笑って、牧師とマリラもそうしたように、ふっくらとした三角形のケーキを取って食べた。

Mrs. Allan took a mouthful of hers and a most peculiar expression crossed her face;

take a mouthful (一口食べる) [動] eat a small amount of food

peculiar (奇妙な) [形] strange or odd

アラン夫人は一口食べると、とても奇妙な表情を浮かべた。

not a word did she say, however, but steadily ate away at it.

steadily (黙々と) [副] in a regular and even manner

eat away at (食べ続ける) [動] to gradually destroy or reduce something

しかし、一言も発せず、黙々と食べ続けた。

Marilla saw the expression and hastened to taste the cake.

マリラはその表情を見て、急いでケーキを味見した。

“Anne Shirley!” she exclaimed, “what on earth did you put into that cake?”

「アン・シャーリー!」と彼女は叫んだ。「いったいこのケーキに何を入れたの?」

“Nothing but what the recipe said, Marilla,” cried Anne with a look of anguish.

「レシピに書いてあるもの以外は何も入れてないよ、マリラ」とアンは苦悶の表情で叫んだ。

“Oh, isn’t it all right?”

「あら、おいしくないの?」

“All right! It’s simply horrible.

horrible (味) [名] the sensation produced when a substance in the mouth reacts chemically with taste receptor cells located on taste buds in the oral cavity

「おいしい? ひどい味よ。

Mr. Allan, don’t try to eat it.

アランさん、食べようとしないで。

Anne, taste it yourself.

yourself (自分で) [代] you, used to emphasize that you are doing something without help from other people

アン、自分で味見してごらん。

What flavoring did you use?”

flavoring (香料) [名] a substance that gives a particular flavor to food or drink

何の香料を入れたの?」

“Vanilla,” said Anne, her face scarlet with mortification after tasting the cake.

vanilla (バニラ) [名] a flavoring obtained from the seed pods of a tropical orchid

「バニラです」とアンは答え、ケーキを味見した後、悔しさで顔を真っ赤にした。

“Only vanilla. Oh, Marilla, it must have been the baking powder.

「バニラだけです。ああ、マリラ、ベーキングパウダーのせいに違いありません。

I had my suspicions of that bak—”

have one's suspicion (怪しいと思う) [動] to think that something is wrong or not right

bak— (ベーキングパウダー) [名] a dry chemical leavening agent, a mixture of a carbonate or bicarbonate and a weak acid

あのベーキングパウダーは怪しいと思ってたのよ」

“Baking powder fiddlesticks!

「ベーキングパウダーなんてナンセンス!

Go and bring me the bottle of vanilla you used.”

行って、使ったバニラの瓶を持ってきなさい」

Anne fled to the pantry and returned with a small bottle partially filled with a brown liquid and labeled yellowly, “Best Vanilla.”

partially (半分ほど) [副] to some extent; not completely

fill (入る) [動] make or become full

liquid (液体) [名] a substance that is not a solid or a gas

yellowly (黄色い) [形] of the color intermediate between green and orange in the spectrum

label (ラベル) [名] a small piece of paper or fabric with a name, address, or other information written on it, that is attached to an object

アンは食器室に走り、茶色の液体が半分ほど入った小さな瓶を持って戻ってきた。黄色いラベルには「最高のバニラ」と書いてあった。

Marilla took it, uncorked it, smelled it.

uncork (栓を抜く) [動] remove the cork from a bottle

マリラはそれを受け取ると、栓を抜いて匂いを嗅いだ。

“Mercy on us, Anne, you’ve flavored that cake with Anodyne Liniment.

flavor (風味を付ける) [動] to add a particular taste to something

anodyne (鎮痛剤) [名] a drug or other substance that relieves pain

liniment (塗り薬) [名] a liquid or semi-liquid preparation that is applied to the skin to relieve pain or stiffness

「なんてことだ、アン、このケーキに鎮痛剤を混ぜたんだね。

I broke the liniment bottle last week and poured what was left into an old empty vanilla bottle.

leave (残る) [動] be left over after others have been removed or used

empty (空の) [形] containing nothing

先週、鎮痛剤の瓶を割ってしまって、残っていたのを空のバニラの瓶に移したんだ。

I suppose it’s partly my fault—I should have warned you—but for pity’s sake why couldn’t you have smelled it?”

私にも責任があるよね、警告しておくべきだったよ。でも、お願いだから、匂いを嗅いでみたらどうなの?」

Anne dissolved into tears under this double disgrace.

dissolve into tears (涙を流す) [動] to start crying

double (二重の) [形] having two parts, elements, or aspects

アンはこの二重の不名誉に涙を流した。

“I couldn’t—I had such a cold!”

「できなかったんです、ひどい風邪をひいていて!」

and with this she fairly fled to the gable chamber, where she cast herself on the bed and wept as one who refuses to be comforted.

こう言うと、アンは屋根裏部屋に逃げ込み、ベッドに身を投げ出して、慰めを拒む人のように泣いた。

Presently a light step sounded on the stairs

やがて階段に軽い足音が聞こえた。

and somebody entered the room.

そして誰かが部屋に入ってきた。

“Oh, Marilla,” sobbed Anne, without looking up, “I’m disgraced forever.

「ああ、マリラ」アンは顔を上げずにすすり泣いた。「私は永遠に恥をさらしました。

I shall never be able to live this down.

私はこのことを乗り越えることはできないよ。

It will get out—things always do get out in Avonlea.

get out (広まる) [動] become known

噂が広まるでしょう。アヴォンリーではいつも噂が広まります。

Diana will ask me how my cake turned out and I shall have to tell her the truth.

turn out (どうなる) [動] to have a particular result

ダイアナは私のケーキがどうなったか尋ねるでしょうし、私は彼女に真実を話さなければならないでしょう。

I shall always be pointed at as the girl who flavored a cake with anodyne liniment.

point at (指さす) [動] to direct someone's attention to something by extending your finger towards it

私はいつも鎮痛剤でケーキに味付けをした女の子として指さされるでしょう。

Gil—the boys in school will never get over laughing at it.

get over (笑い続ける) [動] to recover from or overcome something

ギル、学校の男の子たちはこのことを笑い続けるでしょう。

Oh, Marilla, if you have a spark of Christian pity don’t tell me that I must go down and wash the dishes after this.

spark (火花) [名] a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire, alight in ashes, or produced by friction

Christian (キリスト教徒) [名] a person who adheres to Christianity

ああ、マリラ、もしあなたにキリスト教徒の哀れみの心が少しでもあるなら、この後私が降りて食器を洗わなければならないなんて言わないで。

I’ll wash them when the minister and his wife are gone, but I cannot ever look Mrs. Allan in the face again.

牧師と奥さんが帰ったら洗うけど、もう二度とアラン夫人の顔を見ることはできないよ。

Perhaps she’ll think I tried to poison her.

poison (毒殺) [動] kill someone or something by giving them poison

たぶん彼女は私が毒殺しようとしたと思うでしょう。

Mrs. Lynde says she knows an orphan girl who tried to poison her benefactor.

poison (毒殺する) [動] to kill someone or something with poison

リンド夫人は、恩人を毒殺しようとした孤児の少女を知っていると言っていたよ。

But the liniment isn’t poisonous.

poisonous (毒) [形] causing or capable of causing death or illness if taken into the body

でも、塗り薬は毒ではないよ。

It’s meant to be taken internally—although not in cakes.

be meant to (するつもりである) [動] to be intended to

be taken (取られる) [動] to be taken

internally (内服用) [副] on the inside

内服用なのよ、ケーキに入れて食べるわけではないけど。

Won’t you tell Mrs. Allan so, Marilla?”

マリラ、アランさんにそう伝えてくれない?」

“Suppose you jump up and tell her so yourself,” said a merry voice.

jump up (飛び起きる) [動] get up quickly

「自分で飛び起きて、そう伝えたらどうだ」と陽気な声がした。

Anne flew up, to find Mrs. Allan standing by her bed, surveying her with laughing eyes.

fly up (飛び起きる) [動] to get up quickly

stand (立っている) [動] to be in a position in which you put your weight on your feet but not on your knees

survey (見下ろす) [動] to look at or examine something carefully

laugh (笑い顔) [動] to make the sounds and movements of the face that show you are happy or amused

アンは飛び起きて、ベッドのそばに立って笑い顔で自分を見下ろしているアランさんを見つけた。

“My dear little girl, you mustn’t cry like this,” she said, genuinely disturbed by Anne’s tragic face.

mustn't (いけない) [助] must not

like this (こんな風に) [副] in this way

genuinely (心から) [副] in a real way

disturbed (心配して) [動] to make anxious or upset

tragic (悲しげな) [形] causing great sadness or suffering

「おやおや、こんな風に泣いてはいけないよ」と、アンの悲しげな顔に心から心配して言った。

“Why, it’s all just a funny mistake that anybody might make.”

make (起こりうる) [動] cause to happen

「だって、誰にでも起こりうるおかしな間違いだもの」

“Oh, no, it takes me to make such a mistake,” said Anne forlornly.

forlornly (悲しそうに) [副] in a sad, lonely, or abandoned way

「いいえ、こんな間違いをするのは私だけです」とアンは悲しそうに言った。

“And I wanted to have that cake so nice for you, Mrs. Allan.”

have (作りたかった) [動] to make or produce

nice (おいしく) [形] pleasant; agreeable; delightful

「アランさんのために、ケーキをおいしく作りたかったのに」

“Yes, I know, dear.

dear (よ) [名] a term of endearment

「そうね、分かってるよ。

And I assure you I appreciate your kindness and thoughtfulness just as much as if it had turned out all right.

kindness (親切) [名] the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate

thoughtfulness (心遣い) [名] the quality of being considerate and thoughtful

でも、あなたの親切と心遣いには、ケーキがうまくできていたとしても、それと同じくらい感謝しているよ。

Now, you mustn’t cry any more, but come down with me and show me your flower garden.

さあ、もう泣かなくていいのよ。一緒に降りて、お花畑を見せてちょうだい。

Miss Cuthbert tells me you have a little plot all your own.

plot (花壇) [名] a small piece of land where plants are grown

カスバートさんが、あなただけの小さな花壇があるって教えてくれたのよ。

I want to see it, for I’m very much interested in flowers.”

私、お花が大好きだから、見たいのよ」

Anne permitted herself to be led down and comforted, reflecting that it was really providential that Mrs. Allan was a kindred spirit.

アンは、アラン夫人が同好の士であることは本当に天の配剤だと思いつつ、連れられて降りて行き、慰められた。

Nothing more was said about the liniment cake, and when the guests went away Anne found that she had enjoyed the evening more than could have been expected, considering that terrible incident.

Nothing more (それ以上何も) [名] not anything more

incident (出来事) [名] an event or occurrence

塗り薬ケーキについてはそれ以上何も言われず、客が帰ると、アンはあのひどい出来事を考えれば、予想以上に夕食会を楽しんだことに気づいた。

Nevertheless, she sighed deeply.

nevertheless (それでも) [副] in spite of that; notwithstanding; all the same

それでも、彼女は深くため息をついた。

“Marilla, isn’t it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet?”

「マリラ、明日は新しい日で、まだ間違いが一つもないと思うと素敵じゃない?」

“I’ll warrant you’ll make plenty in it,” said Marilla.

「きっとたくさん間違いを犯すよ」とマリラは言った。

“I never saw your beat for making mistakes, Anne.”

beat (見たことがない) [名] a regular rhythm or a rhythmical unit

make a mistake (間違いを犯す) [動] do something wrong

「アン、あなたほど間違いを犯す子は見たことがないよ」

“Yes, and well I know it,” admitted Anne mournfully.

「そうね、よくわかってるよ」とアンは悲しそうに認めた。

“But have you ever noticed one encouraging thing about me, Marilla?

encouraging (励みになる) [形] giving courage or confidence

「でも、マリラ、私について一つだけ励みになることに気づいたことある?

I never make the same mistake twice.”

私は同じ間違いを二度と犯さないのよ」

“I don’t know as that’s much benefit when you’re always making new ones.”

benefit (有益) [名] an advantage or profit gained from something

「いつも新しい間違いを犯しているなら、それがどれほど有益かわからないよ」

“Oh, don’t you see, Marilla?

「ああ、わからないの、マリラ?

There must be a limit to the mistakes one person can make, and when I get to the end of them, then I’ll be through with them.

There must be (あるはずだ) [動] to be certain or very likely

limit (限界) [名] the greatest amount, number, or extent that is possible

get to (たどり着く) [動] to reach a place

一人の人間が犯す間違いには限界があるはずで、私がその終わりにたどり着いたら、私はそれらを乗り越えるでしょう。

That’s a very comforting thought.”

comforting (慰めになる) [形] providing comfort or consolation

それはとても慰めになる考えよ」

“Well, you’d better go and give that cake to the pigs,” said Marilla.

「まあ、そのケーキは豚にやった方がいいよ」とマリラは言った。

“It isn’t fit for any human to eat, not even Jerry Boute.”

fit (適する) [動] be of the right shape and size

Jerry Boute (ジェリー・ブート) [名] a person

「人間が食べるには適さない、ジェリー・ブートですらね」

Chapter XXII: Anne is Invited Out to Tea

Chapter XXII (第22章) [名] the 22nd chapter

be invited (招待される) [動] to be asked to go somewhere or do something

第22章: アンはお茶に招待される

And what are your eyes popping out of your head about.

pop out (飛び出る) [動] come out or move out suddenly or unexpectedly

それに、そんなに目を丸くしてどうしたの。

Now?” asked Marilla, when Anne had just come in from a run to the post office.

post office (郵便局) [名] the public department or corporation responsible for postal services and in some countries telecommunications

アンが郵便局まで走って帰ってきた時、「今?」とマリラは尋ねた。

“Have you discovered another kindred spirit?”

discover (見つける) [動] find unexpectedly or in the course of a search

「また同好の士を見つけたの?」

Excitement hung around Anne like a garment, shone in her eyes, kindled in every feature.

hang around (包む) [動] to spend time doing nothing in particular

garment (衣服) [名] an article of clothing

feature (表情) [名] a part of the face

興奮が衣服のようにアンを包み、彼女の目に輝き、あらゆる表情に燃え上がった。

She had come dancing up the lane, like a wind-blown sprite, through the mellow sunshine and lazy shadows of the August evening.

sprite (妖精) [名] an elf or fairy

mellow (まろやか) [形] (of sound, color, or light) soft and rich

lazy (怠惰) [形] unwilling to work or use energy

彼女は、風に吹かれた妖精のように、8月の夕方のまろやかな日差しと怠惰な影の中を踊りながら小道を登ってきた。

“No, Marilla, but oh, what do you think?

「いいえ、マリラ、でも、ああ、どう思います?

I am invited to tea at the manse tomorrow afternoon!

明日の午後、牧師館でお茶に招待されたの!

Mrs. Allan left the letter for me at the post office.

アラン夫人が私宛の手紙を郵便局に預けてくれたの。

Just look at it, Marilla. ‘Miss Anne Shirley, Green Gables.’

マリラ、これを見て。『アン・シャーリー様、グリーン・ゲイブルズ』

That is the first time I was ever called ‘Miss.’

miss (様) [名] a title of respect for a young woman

初めて『様』って呼ばれたよ。

Such a thrill as it gave me!

なんてわくわくするのでしょう!

I shall cherish it forever among my choicest treasures.”

cherish (大切にする) [動] to hold or treat as dear or valuable

私の宝物の中で永遠に大切にします。」

“Mrs. Allan told me she meant to have all the members of her Sunday-school class to tea in turn,” said Marilla, regarding the wonderful event very coolly.

in turn (順番に) [副] one after another

event (出来事) [名] something that happens or takes place, especially something of importance

「アラン夫人は日曜学校の生徒を順番にお茶に招待するつもりだと言っていたよ」とマリラは素晴らしい出来事を冷静に受け止めていた。

“You needn’t get in such a fever over it.

get in a fever (熱くなる) [動] become very excited or agitated

over (に関して) [前] on the subject of; concerning

「そんなに熱くなる必要はないよ。

Do learn to take things calmly, child.”

take (受け止めることを) [動] accept or receive something offered

物事を冷静に受け止めることを学びなさい。」

For Anne to take things calmly would have been to change her nature.

take (受け止める) [動] to receive or accept something

アンが物事を冷静に受け止めるには、彼女の性質を変える必要があるだろう。

All “spirit and fire and dew,” as she was, the pleasures and pains of life came to her with trebled intensity.

intensity (強さ) [名] the quality of being intense; great strength or force

彼女は「精神と火と露」そのものであり、人生の喜びと苦しみは彼女に三倍の強さで降りかかった。

Marilla felt this and was vaguely troubled over it, realizing that the ups and downs of existence would probably bear hardly on this impulsive soul and not sufficiently understanding that the equally great capacity for delight might more than compensate.

vaguely (漠然と) [副] in a way that is not clear or exact

trouble (悩む) [動] to cause to be worried or anxious

ups and downs (浮き沈み) [名] the good and bad things that happen in life

sufficiently (十分に) [副] to the required degree or extent

capacity (能力) [名] the ability or power to do something

compensate (補う) [動] to make up for something that is lacking or absent

マリラはこれを悟り、漠然と悩んだ。この衝動的な魂には人生の浮き沈みが耐え難いであろうことを悟り、喜びを感じる能力が同じくらい大きいことがそれを補って余りあることを十分に理解していなかった。

Therefore Marilla conceived it to be her duty to drill Anne into a tranquil uniformity of disposition as impossible and alien to her as to a dancing sunbeam in one of the brook shallows.

conceive (考える) [動] to form an idea or opinion of

drill (訓練する) [動] to train or instruct in a military manner

tranquil (穏やかな) [形] free from disturbance or agitation

uniformity (均一) [名] the quality or state of being uniform

alien (異質な) [形] belonging to a foreign country or language

dancing (踊る) [動] to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps

sunbeam (陽光) [名] a ray of sunlight

そのため、マリラはアンを、小川の浅瀬で踊る陽光のように不可能で異質な、穏やかで均一な気質に訓練することが自分の義務だと考えた。

She did not make much headway, as she sorrowfully admitted to herself.

彼女は悲しげに自分自身に認めたように、あまり進歩しなかった。

The downfall of some dear hope or plan plunged Anne into “deeps of affliction.”

downfall (失敗) [名] a loss of power, prosperity, or status

plunge (陥る) [動] move or cause to move suddenly and uncontrollably

大切な希望や計画が失敗すると、アンは「深い苦悩」に陥った。

The fulfillment thereof exalted her to dizzy realms of delight.

fulfillment (実現) [名] the achievement of something desired, promised, or predicted

thereof (その) [代] of that

exalt (高める) [動] to raise in rank, power, or character

realm (領域) [名] a kingdom or country

それが実現すると、彼女はめまいを起こすほどの喜びの領域に高められた。

Marilla had almost begun to despair of ever fashioning this waif of the world into her model little girl of demure manners and prim deportment.

fashion (育てる) [動] to make or produce

demure (おしとやか) [形] shy and modest

manner (態度) [名] a way of behaving

deportment (立ち居振る舞い) [名] the way a person behaves

マリラは、この世の浮浪児を、おしとやかで上品な立ち居振る舞いの模範的な少女に育て上げることに、ほとんど絶望し始めていた。

Neither would she have believed that she really liked Anne much better as she was.

neither (また) [接] not either; also not

彼女はまた、アンが今のままの方がずっと好きだなんて信じもしなかっただろう。

Anne went to bed that night speechless with misery because Matthew had said the wind was round northeast and he feared it would be a rainy day tomorrow.

round (回る) [動] move in a circular motion

northeast (北東) [名] the direction midway between north and east

その夜、アンは悲しみのあまり言葉も出ずに床についた。マシューが風が北東に回ったと言って、明日は雨になるのではないかと心配していたからだ。

The rustle of the poplar leaves about the house worried her, it sounded so like pattering raindrops, and the full, faraway roar of the gulf, to which she listened delightedly at other times, loving its strange, sonorous, haunting rhythm, now seemed like a prophecy of storm and disaster to a small maiden who particularly wanted a fine day.

rustle (ざわめき) [名] a light, soft sound, as of leaves being stirred by the wind

worry (心配させる) [動] feel or cause to feel anxious or troubled about actual or potential problems

raindrop (雨粒) [名] a single drop of rain

faraway (遠くで) [形] very distant

roar (轟音) [名] a very loud, deep sound

sonorous (響き渡る) [形] having or producing a deep, full, or rich sound

haunting (忘れられない) [形] (of a memory or feeling) persisting in the mind

rhythm (リズム) [名] a regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound

prophecy (予言) [名] a prediction of what will happen in the future

storm (嵐) [名] a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, snow, or hail

disaster (災害) [名] a sudden event, such as an accident or a natural catastrophe, that causes great damage or loss of life

家の周りのポプラの葉のざわめきが彼女を心配させた。それは雨粒がパタパタと音を立てているように聞こえたし、他の時にはその奇妙で響き渡る、忘れられないリズムを愛して喜んで聞いていた遠くで満ちた湾の轟音は、今では特に天気の良い日を望む小さな乙女にとって嵐と災害の予言のように思えた。

Anne thought that the morning would never come.

アンは朝が来ないと思った。

But all things have an end, even nights before the day on which you are invited to take tea at the manse.

しかし、すべての物事には終わりがある。牧師館でお茶に招待される前夜でさえ。

The morning, in spite of Matthew’s predictions, was fine and Anne’s spirits soared to their highest.

prediction (予言) [名] a statement about what will happen in the future

マシューの予言にもかかわらず、朝は晴れ、アンの気分は最高潮に達した。

“Oh, Marilla, there is something in me today that makes me just love everybody I see,” she exclaimed as she washed the breakfast dishes.

「ああ、マリラ、今日は私の中に何かがあって、会う人みんなを愛しく思ってしまうの」と彼女は朝食の皿を洗いながら叫んだ。

“You don’t know how good I feel!

「私の気分がいいことがわからないの!

Wouldn’t it be nice if it could last?

それが続いたら素敵じゃない?

I believe I could be a model child if I were just invited out to tea every day.

model (模範的な) [形] serving as a pattern or example

every day (毎日) [名] each day; daily

毎日お茶に招待されたら、私は模範的な子供になれると思うよ。

But oh, Marilla, it’s a solemn occasion too.

でも、ああ、マリラ、それは厳粛な機会でもあるの。

I feel so anxious.

とても不安だよ。

What if I shouldn’t behave properly?

properly (きちんと) [副] in a correct, appropriate, or suitable manner

私がきちんと振る舞えなかったらどうしよう?

You know I never had tea at a manse before, and I’m not sure that I know all the rules of etiquette, although I’ve been studying the rules given in the Etiquette Department of the Family Herald ever since I came here.

have tea (お茶を飲む) [動] drink tea

etiquette (エチケット) [名] the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group

Family Herald (ファミリー・ヘラルド) [名] a newspaper

私が牧師館でお茶を飲んだことがないことは知っているよね、それに、ここに来てからずっとファミリー・ヘラルドのエチケット欄に載っているルールを勉強しているけど、エチケットのルールを全部知っているか自信がないの。

I’m so afraid I’ll do something silly or forget to do something I should do.

do something (何かをする) [動] perform an action

何かばかげたことをしたり、何かすべきことを忘れたりしないかとても心配だよ。

Would it be good manners to take a second helping of anything if you wanted to very much?”

second helping (おかわり) [名] an additional serving of food

何かをとても欲しかったら、おかわりをするのはマナー違反かしら?」

“The trouble with you, Anne, is that you’re thinking too much about yourself.

「アン、あなたの問題は、自分について考えすぎていることだ。

You should just think of Mrs. Allan and what would be nicest and most agreeable to her,” said Marilla, hitting for once in her life on a very sound and pithy piece of advice.

nicest (一番素敵な) [形] most pleasant or attractive

most agreeable (一番心地よい) [形] most pleasant or attractive

pithy (簡潔な) [形] concise and forcefully expressive

あなたはアラン夫人のことだけを考え、彼女にとって何が一番素敵で一番心地よいかを考えるべきだ」とマリラは言い、人生で一度だけ、非常に健全で簡潔なアドバイスをした。

Anne instantly realized this.

instantly (すぐに) [副] without delay or hesitation; immediately

アンはすぐにこれに気づいた。

“You are right, Marilla.

be right (正しい) [動] be correct or true

「マリラ、あなたは正しいよ。

I’ll try not to think about myself at all.”

自分のことは一切考えないようにするよ」

Anne evidently got through her visit without any serious breach of “etiquette,” for she came home through the twilight, under a great, high-sprung sky gloried over with trails of saffron and rosy cloud, in a beatified state of mind and told Marilla all about it happily, sitting on the big red-sandstone slab at the kitchen door with her tired curly head in Marilla’s gingham lap.

visit (訪問) [名] the act of going to a place or person

breach (破る) [名] an act of breaking something

cloud (雲) [名] a visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere typically high above the general level of the ground

アンは明らかに「エチケット」を大きく破ることなく訪問を終えたようだった。なぜなら、彼女は黄昏の中、サフランとバラ色の雲の帯が輝く大きく高く広がる空の下、至福の心境で帰宅し、台所の扉の大きな赤い砂岩の板に座り、疲れた巻き毛の頭をマリラのギンガムチェックの膝にのせて、マリラにすべてを嬉しそうに話したからだ。

A cool wind was blowing down over the long harvest fields from the rims of firry western hills and whistling through the poplars.

harvest (収穫) [名] the gathering of crops

rim (縁) [名] the edge or border of something

firry (モミの木) [形] of or relating to fir trees

西の丘のモミの木の縁から長い収穫畑に冷たい風が吹き下ろし、ポプラの木々の間を吹き抜けていた。

One clear star hung over the orchard and the fireflies were flitting over in Lover’s Lane, in and out among the ferns and rustling boughs.

firefly (ホタル) [名] a beetle that produces light

flit (飛び交う) [動] move quickly and lightly

果樹園の上には一粒の星が輝き、恋人の小道ではホタルがシダやざわめく枝の間を飛び交っていた。

Anne watched them as she talked and somehow felt that wind and stars and fireflies were all tangled up together into something unutterably sweet and enchanting.

tangle (絡み合う) [動] twist or become twisted together

enchanting (魅惑的な) [形] delightful; charming

アンは話しながらそれらを眺め、風と星とホタルがすべて絡み合って、言葉にできないほど甘く魅惑的なものになっているように感じた。

“Oh, Marilla, I’ve had a most fascinating time.

have (過ごす) [動] experience; spend

「ああ、マリラ、とても素敵な時間を過ごしたよ。

I feel that I have not lived in vain and I shall always feel like that even if I should never be invited to tea at a manse again.

live in vain (無駄に生きる) [動] to live without any purpose or meaning

feel like (~のように感じる) [動] to have a feeling or opinion about something

be invited to (招かれる) [動] to be asked to come to an event or place

無駄に生きてきたわけではないと感じているし、二度と牧師館でお茶に招かれなくても、いつもそう感じているだろう。

When I got there Mrs. Allan met me at the door.

get (着く) [動] arrive at a place

私が着くと、アラン夫人が玄関で迎えてくれた。

She was dressed in the sweetest dress of pale-pink organdy, with dozens of frills and elbow sleeves, and she looked just like a seraph.

pale-pink (淡いピンク) [形] a light shade of pink

organdy (オルガンジー) [名] a very fine, transparent, stiff cotton fabric

dozens (何十) [名] a group of twelve things

seraph (天使) [名] an angelic being, regarded in traditional Christian angelology as belonging to the highest order of the ninefold celestial hierarchy and associated with light, ardor, and purity

彼女は、何十ものフリルと肘丈の袖が付いた、淡いピンク色のオルガンジーのとても素敵なドレスを着ていて、まるで天使のようだった。

I really think I’d like to be a minister’s wife when I grow up, Marilla.

マリラ、私は本当に大人になったら牧師の妻になりたいと思うの。

A minister mightn’t mind my red hair because he wouldn’t be thinking of such worldly things.

worldly (世俗的) [形] of or concerned with this world and its affairs rather than with a spiritual or religious life

牧師なら私の赤毛を気にしないかもしれないよ、だってそんな世俗的なことなんて考えないでしょうから。

But then of course one would have to be naturally good and I’ll never be that, so I suppose there’s no use in thinking about it.

naturally (生まれつき) [副] by nature

でも、もちろん、牧師の妻になるには生まれつき善良でなければいけないし、私は決してそうはなれないから、考えても無駄だと思うよ。

Some people are naturally good, you know, and others are not.

生まれつき善良な人もいれば、そうでない人もいるのよ。

I’m one of the others.

私はそうでない人の一人なの。

Mrs. Lynde says I’m full of original sin.

original sin (原罪) [名] the tendency to do evil that is part of human nature

リンド夫人は私が原罪だらけだって言うの。

No matter how hard I try to be good I can never make such a success of it as those who are naturally good.

no matter how hard (どんなに) [副] to whatever extent or degree

make a success of (成功する) [動] to achieve success in something

どんなに善良になろうとしても、生まれつき善良な人のようには成功できないよ。

It’s a good deal like geometry, I expect.

a good deal (かなり) [名] a large amount or extent

幾何学に似ていると思うよ。

But don’t you think the trying so hard ought to count for something?

hard (一生懸命) [副] with a great deal of effort

count (意味がある) [動] to be of importance or significance

でも、一生懸命努力したことは何か意味があると思う?

Mrs. Allan is one of the naturally good people.

アラン夫人は生まれつき善良な人々の一人だ。

I love her passionately.

私は彼女を熱烈に愛している。

You know there are some people, like Matthew and Mrs. Allan that you can love right off without any trouble.

without any trouble (何の苦労もなく) [副] easily

マシューやアラン夫人のように、何の苦労もなくすぐに愛せる人がいるのを知っている。

And there are others, like Mrs. Lynde, that you have to try very hard to love.

そして、リンデ夫人のように、愛するためにとても努力しなければならない人もいる。

You know you ought to love them because they know so much and are such active workers in the church, but you have to keep reminding yourself of it all the time or else you forget.

active (熱心な) [形] doing or involving a lot of things

彼らはとても博識で、教会でとても熱心な働き手だから、彼らを愛するべきだと分かっているけど、いつもそれを思い出さないと忘れてしまう。

There was another little girl at the manse to tea, from the White Sands Sunday school.

ホワイトサンズの日曜学校から、牧師館でお茶を飲むためにもう一人の少女が来ていた。

Her name was Laurette Bradley, and she was a very nice little girl.

Laurette Bradley (ローレット・ブラッドリー) [名] a girl

彼女の名前はローレット・ブラッドリーで、とても素敵な少女だった。

Not exactly a kindred spirit, you know, but still very nice.

正確には同好の士ではないんだけど、それでもとても素敵。

We had an elegant tea, and I think I kept all the rules of etiquette pretty well.

keep (守る) [動] observe or adhere to

私たちは優雅にお茶を飲み、私はエチケットのルールをすべて守ったと思う。

After tea Mrs. Allan played and sang and she got Lauretta and me to sing too.

play (演奏する) [動] perform music on a musical instrument

Lauretta (ローレッタ) [名] a girl's name

お茶の後、アラン夫人は演奏して歌い、ローレッタと私にも歌わせた。

Mrs. Allan says I have a good voice and she says I must sing in the Sunday-school choir after this.

have a good voice (声がいい) [動] be able to sing well

アラン夫人は私の声がいいと言って、これからは日曜学校の聖歌隊で歌わなければならないと言っていた。

You can’t think how I was thrilled at the mere thought.

can't think (想像できない) [動] be unable to form a mental image of something

thrilled (ワクワクした) [形] very happy or excited

考えただけでどれだけワクワクしたか想像できないでしょう。

I’ve longed so to sing in the Sunday-school choir, as Diana does, but I feared it was an honor I could never aspire to.

long (ずっと思う) [動] to feel a strong desire or wish for

aspire (望む) [動] to direct one's hopes or ambitions toward achieving something

ダイアナのように日曜学校の聖歌隊で歌いたいとずっと思っていたけど、それは私が決して望むことのできない名誉だと恐れていた。

Lauretta had to go home early because there is a big concert in the White Sands Hotel tonight and her sister is to recite at it.

ローレッタは早く帰らなければならなかった。今夜ホワイトサンズホテルで大きなコンサートがあり、彼女の妹がそこで朗読するからだ。

Lauretta says that the Americans at the hotel give a concert every fortnight in aid of the Charlottetown hospital, and they ask lots of the White Sands people to recite.

every fortnight (隔週) [名] once every two weeks

ローレッタによると、ホテルのアメリカ人たちはシャーロッタウン病院を支援するために隔週でコンサートを開き、ホワイトサンズの人々に朗読を依頼しているとのこと。

Lauretta said she expected to be asked herself someday.

ローレッタは、いつか自分にも依頼が来るだろうと思っている。

I just gazed at her in awe.

awe (畏敬の念) [名] a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder

私はただ畏敬の念を抱いて彼女を見つめていた。

After she had gone Mrs. Allan and I had a heart-to-heart talk.

heart-to-heart talk (腹を割って話し合う) [名] a conversation in which people speak honestly and openly about their feelings

彼女が帰った後、アラン夫人と私は腹を割って話し合った。

I told her everything—about Mrs. Thomas and the twins and Katie Maurice and Violetta and coming to Green Gables and my troubles over geometry.

the twins (双子) [名] two children or animals born at the same time from the same mother

私は彼女にすべてを話した。トーマス夫人と双子、ケイティ・モーリスとヴィオレッタ、グリーン・ゲイブルズに来たこと、そして幾何学に関する私の悩みについて。

And would you believe it, Marilla?

信じられるかしら、マリラ?

Mrs. Allan told me she was a dunce at geometry too.

アラン夫人は、自分も幾何学は苦手だったと言っていたよ。

You don’t know how that encouraged me.

それがどれほど私を勇気づけたか、あなたにはわからないでしょう。

Mrs. Lynde came to the manse just before I left, and what do you think, Marilla?

私が帰る直前にリンド夫人が牧師館に来たんだけど、マリラ、どう思う?

The trustees have hired a new teacher and it’s a lady.

trustee (理事会) [名] a person or organization that holds property or assets in trust for another

理事会が新しい先生を雇ったんだって、女性なんだって。

Her name is Miss Muriel Stacy.

Muriel Stacy (ミュリエル・ステイシー) [名] a person's name

名前はミス・ミュリエル・ステイシー。

Isn’t that a romantic name?

ロマンチックな名前でしょう?

Mrs. Lynde says they’ve never had a female teacher in Avonlea before and she thinks it is a dangerous innovation.

female (女性) [形] of or relating to women or girls

リンド夫人は、今までアヴォンリーに女性の先生なんていなかったし、危険な革新だと思っているんだって。

But I think it will be splendid to have a lady teacher, and I really don’t see how I’m going to live through the two weeks before school begins.

don't see (わからない) [動] fail to understand

live through (過ごす) [動] experience something difficult or unpleasant and survive

two weeks (2週間) [名] a period of 14 days

でも、私は女性の先生が来るのは素晴らしいと思うし、学校が始まるまでの2週間をどうやって過ごせばいいのかわからないよ。

Chapter XXIII: Anne Comes to Grief in an Affair of Honor

第23章: アン、名誉をかけて悲しみに直面する

Anne had to live through more than two weeks, as it happened.

as it happened (実際には) [副] in fact; really

アンは、実際には2週間以上も待たなければならなかった。

Almost a month having elapsed since the liniment cake episode, it was high time for her to get into fresh trouble of some sort, little mistakes, such as absentmindedly emptying a pan of skim milk into a basket of yarn balls in the pantry instead of into the pigs’ bucket, and walking clean over the edge of the log bridge into the brook while wrapped in imaginative reverie, not really being worth counting.

Almost a month (一ヶ月近く) [名] a period of time

having elapsed (経った) [動] (of time) pass or go by

liniment cake episode (塗り薬ケーキ事件) [名] an event that happened

high time (そろそろ) [名] the latest possible time

absentmindedly (ぼんやりして) [副] in a careless or forgetful way

emptying (入れてしまう) [動] make or become empty

pan (鍋) [名] a container used for cooking

skim milk (脱脂粉乳) [名] milk from which the cream has been removed

yarn ball (毛糸玉) [名] a ball of yarn

bucket (桶) [名] a round container with a handle, used for carrying liquids

not really (数えるに値しない) [副] not in fact

being worth (数えるに値しない) [動] merit or deserve

塗り薬ケーキ事件から一ヶ月近く経っていたので、そろそろ何か新しいトラブルに巻き込まれてもおかしくなかった。ぼんやりして、脱脂粉乳の鍋を豚の桶ではなく、食料庫の毛糸玉のバスケットに入れてしまったり、空想にふけって丸太橋の端から小川に落ちてしまったりといった小さな失敗は、数えるに値しない。

A week after the tea at the manse Diana Barry gave a party.

a week (一週間) [名] a period of seven days

tea (お茶会) [名] a light afternoon meal consisting of tea and sandwiches and cakes

牧師館でお茶会を開いてから一週間後、ダイアナ・バリーはパーティーを開いた。

“Small and select,” Anne assured Marilla.

select (選ばれた) [形] carefully chosen as being the best or most suitable

「小規模で選ばれた人だけよ」とアンはマリラに請け合った。

“Just the girls in our class.”

「クラスの女の子だけよ」

They had a very good time and nothing untoward happened until after tea, when they found themselves in the Barry garden, a little tired of all their games and ripe for any enticing form of mischief which might present itself.

nothing untoward (何も不都合なこと) [名] nothing unfortunate or inappropriate

a little tired (少し飽きてきた) [形] somewhat bored

ripe (したい気分) [形] ready or suitable for a particular purpose

mischief (いたずら) [名] playful misbehavior or troublemaking

みんなとても楽しい時間を過ごし、お茶が終わるまで何も不都合なことは起こらなかった。お茶が終わると、みんなバリ家の庭に集まり、ゲームに少し飽きてきたので、何か魅力的ないたずらをしたい気分になっていた。

This presently took the form of “daring.”

take the form of (形になる) [動] to have a particular form or appearance

daring (挑戦) [名] the quality of being willing to do something new, dangerous, or exciting

それが「挑戦」という形になった。

Daring was the fashionable amusement among the Avonlea small fry just then.

amusement (遊び) [名] something that provides entertainment or enjoyment

挑戦は当時、アヴォンリーの子供たちの間で流行っていた遊びだった。

It had begun among the boys, but soon spread to the girls, and all the silly things that were done in Avonlea that summer because the doers thereof were “dared” to do them would fill a book by themselves.

spread (広がる) [動] stretch out over a wide area

doer (行為者) [名] a person who does something

最初は男の子たちの間で始まったが、すぐに女の子たちにも広まり、その夏アヴォンリーで行われた、挑戦されたために行われた馬鹿げたことは、それだけで一冊の本になるほどだった。

First of all Carrie Sloane dared Ruby Gillis to climb to a certain point in the huge old willow tree before the front door;

first of all (まず) [副] before anything else

certain (特定の) [形] having a specific but not explicitly stated value

point (場所) [名] a particular place, especially one with an established purpose

まず、キャリー・スローンがルビー・ギリスに玄関前の巨大な古い柳の木の特定の場所まで登るように挑戦した。

which Ruby Gillis, albeit in mortal dread of the fat green caterpillars with which said tree was infested and with the fear of her mother before her eyes if she should tear her new muslin dress, nimbly did, to the discomfiture of the aforesaid Carrie Sloane.

albeit (にもかかわらず) [接] even though; although

fat green caterpillar (太った緑色の毛虫) [名] a larva of a butterfly or moth

be infested with (蔓延っている) [動] be spread or scattered over

new muslin dress (新しいモスリンのドレス) [名] a dress made of a cotton fabric

before one's eyes (目の前で) [副] in front of one

nimbly (素早く) [副] quickly and lightly

discomfiture (困惑) [名] a feeling of embarrassment or confusion

ルビー・ギリスは、その木に蔓延っている太った緑色の毛虫を死ぬほど恐れ、新しいモスリンのドレスを破ったら母親に怒られるという恐怖を抱えながらも、前述のキャリー・スローンの困惑をよそに、素早く登り切った。

Then Josie Pye dared Jane Andrews to hop on her left leg around the garden without stopping once or putting her right foot to the ground;

left leg (左足) [名] the leg on the left side of the body

right foot (右足) [名] the foot on the right side of the body

次に、ジョシー・パイがジェーン・アンドリュースに、一度も止まらずに、また右足を地面に着かずに、左足で庭を回るように挑戦した。

which Jane Andrews gamely tried to do, but gave out at the third corner and had to confess herself defeated.

gamely (勇敢に) [副] in a courageous manner

give out (ギブアップする) [動] to stop doing something because you are too tired or have no more energy

confess (認める) [動] to admit that you have done something wrong, such as committing a crime

ジェーン・アンドリュースは勇敢に挑戦したが、三つ目の角でギブアップし、負けを認めざるを得なかった。

Josie’s triumph being rather more pronounced than good taste permitted, Anne Shirley dared her to walk along the top of the board fence which bounded the garden to the east.

Josie (ジョシー) [名] a girl's name

good taste (良識) [名] the ability to judge what is of good quality

permitted (許す) [動] allow (something) to happen

dared (挑戦した) [動] have the courage to do something new or dangerous

board fence (板塀) [名] a fence made of boards

bounded (境界にある) [動] be the boundary of

ジョシーの勝利は、良識が許す範囲を超えて誇示されたので、アン・シャーリーは彼女に、庭の東側の境界にある板塀の上を歩くように挑戦した。

Now, to “walk” board fences requires more skill and steadiness of head and heel than one might suppose who has never tried it.

heel (踵) [名] the end of a person's foot below the ankle and behind the toes

板塀の上を「歩く」には、試したことのない人が想像するよりも、頭と踵の技術と安定性が必要だ。

But Josie Pye, if deficient in some qualities that make for popularity, had at least a natural and inborn gift, duly cultivated, for walking board fences.

deficient (欠ける) [形] not having enough of something

quality (資質) [名] a feature or characteristic belonging typically to a person, place, or thing and serving to identify it

popularity (人気) [名] the state or condition of being liked, admired, or supported by many people

gift (才能) [名] a natural ability or talent

duly (十分に) [副] in a proper or appropriate manner

cultivate (磨く) [動] improve or develop by education or training

しかし、ジョシー・パイは、人気を得るために必要な資質に欠けるところがあったとしても、少なくとも板塀の上を歩くという、生まれつきの才能を持ち、それを十分に磨いていた。

Josie walked the Barry fence with an airy unconcern which seemed to imply that a little thing like that wasn’t worth a “dare.”

airy (軽い) [形] of or like air

unconcern (無関心) [名] lack of interest or concern

imply (ほのめかす) [動] indicate or suggest without being explicitly stated

worth (値する) [名] the quality that renders something desirable, worthy, or valuable

ジョシーは、バリー家の塀を、こんなことは「挑戦」に値しないというような、軽い無関心さで歩いた。

Reluctant admiration greeted her exploit, for most of the other girls could appreciate it, having suffered many things themselves in their efforts to walk fences.

greet (迎える) [動] to meet or receive someone in a friendly way

exploit (偉業) [名] a bold or daring feat

彼女の偉業は、しぶしぶながらも賞賛された。他の少女たちのほとんどは、塀の上を歩こうとして苦労した経験があるので、その偉業に共感できたのだ。

Josie descended from her perch, flushed with victory, and darted a defiant glance at Anne.

perch (塀) [名] a high seat or resting place

victory (勝利) [名] an act of defeating an enemy or opponent in a battle, game, or other competition

dart (向ける) [動] to move or go quickly and suddenly

ジョシーは勝利に顔を赤らめながら、塀から降りて、アンに挑戦的な視線を向けた。

Anne tossed her red braids.

toss (揺らす) [動] throw or roll around

アンは赤い三つ編みを揺らした。

“I don’t think it’s such a very wonderful thing to walk a little, low, board fence,” she said.

「こんな低い板塀を歩くなんて、たいしたことないと思うよ」と彼女は言った。

“I knew a girl in Marysville who could walk the ridgepole of a roof.”

「メアリーズビルに屋根の棟を歩ける女の子がいたよ」

“I don’t believe it,” said Josie flatly.

flatly (きっぱり) [副] in a direct and decisive manner

「信じないよ」とジョシーはきっぱり言った。

“I don’t believe anybody could walk a ridgepole.

「誰も棟を歩けるなんて信じないよ。

You couldn’t, anyhow.”

あなたにはできないよ」

“Couldn’t I?” cried Anne rashly.

「できないって?」とアンは思わず叫んだ。

“Then I dare you to do it,” said Josie defiantly.

defiantly (挑戦的に) [副] in a manner that shows open resistance or bold disobedience

「じゃあ、やってみろ」とジョシーは挑戦的に言った。

“I dare you to climb up there and walk the ridgepole of Mr. Barry’s kitchen roof.”

ridgepole (棟) [名] the horizontal beam at the top of a roof

「あそこに登って、バリーさんの台所の屋根の棟を歩いてみろ」

Anne turned pale, but there was clearly only one thing to be done.

clearly (明らかに) [副] in a clear manner

only one (一つしか) [名] a single thing

be done (やるべき) [動] be finished or completed

アンは青ざめたが、明らかにやるべきことは一つしかなかった。

She walked toward the house, where a ladder was leaning against the kitchen roof.

彼女は家に向かって歩き、台所の屋根に立てかけられたはしごに近づいた。

All the fifth-class girls said, “Oh!” partly in excitement, partly in dismay.

fifth-class (五年生) [名] a student in the fifth year of primary school

五年生の女の子たちはみんな「ああ!」と言った。半分は興奮し、半分は狼狽していた。

“Don’t you do it, Anne,” entreated Diana.

entreated (懇願した) [動] ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do something

「やめときなよ、アン」ダイアナは懇願した。

“You’ll fall off and be killed.

fall off (落ちる) [動] move or come quickly from a higher to a lower level

「落ちて死んじゃうよ。

Never mind Josie Pye.

ジョージー・パイなんて気にしないで。

It isn’t fair to dare anybody to do anything so dangerous.”

dangerous (危険な) [形] able or likely to cause harm or injury

誰かにそんな危険なことをさせるなんてフェアじゃないよ」

“I must do it. My honor is at stake,” said Anne solemnly.

must (やらなきゃいけない) [助] be obliged to; have to

at stake (かかっている) [形] in danger of being lost or destroyed

「やらなきゃいけないの。私の名誉がかかっているの」とアンは真面目な顔で言った。

“I shall walk that ridgepole, Diana, or perish in the attempt.

perish (死ぬ) [動] die or be destroyed

「私はあの棟を歩くよ、ダイアナ、でなければ挑戦中に死ぬよ。

If I am killed you are to have my pearl bead ring.”

kill (死ぬ) [動] cause to die

もし私が死んだら、私の真珠の指輪をあげるから」

Anne climbed the ladder amid breathless silence, gained the ridgepole, balanced herself uprightly on that precarious footing, and started to walk along it, dizzily conscious that she was uncomfortably high up in the world and that walking ridgepoles was not a thing in which your imagination helped you out much.

amid (の中) [前] in the middle of; surrounded by

gain (たどり着く) [動] reach or arrive at a destination

balance (バランスを取る) [動] keep or put (something) in a steady position

precarious (不安定な) [形] not securely held or in position; unstable

footing (足場) [名] a secure place for standing or walking

dizzily (めまいを覚えながら) [副] in a way that is unsteady or confused

world (この世) [名] the earth and all its countries and peoples

アンは息もつかせない沈黙の中、はしごを登り、棟にたどり着き、その不安定な足場をまっすぐにバランスを取って歩き始めた。彼女は、自分がこの世で不快なほど高いところにいること、そして棟を歩くことは想像力があまり役に立たないことを、めまいを覚えながら意識していた。

Nevertheless, she managed to take several steps before the catastrophe came.

take (進む) [動] move or travel in a specified direction

step (歩) [名] the distance covered by a step

catastrophe (大惨事) [名] a sudden event, such as an accident or a natural disaster, that causes great damage or loss of life

それでも、彼女はなんとか数歩進んだところで大惨事が起こった。

Then she swayed, lost her balance, stumbled, staggered, and fell, sliding down over the sun-baked roof and crashing off it through the tangle of Virginia creeper beneath—all before the dismayed circle below could give a simultaneous, terrified shriek.

sway (よろめく) [動] move unsteadily from side to side

balance (バランス) [名] an even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady

stumble (つまずく) [動] trip or catch one's foot on something and almost fall

stagger (よろめく) [動] walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall

slide (滑る) [動] move along a smooth surface while maintaining continuous contact with it

sun-baked (日焼けした) [形] dried or hardened by the sun

crash (突き破る) [動] break or cause to break or collapse

tangle (絡み合い) [名] a confused mass of something twisted together

Virginia creeper (バージニアクリーパー) [名] a woody vine native to eastern North America, having palmate leaves and small blue-black berries

dismayed (狼狽した) [形] feeling or showing fear or shock, especially at something unexpected

circle (輪) [名] a round plane figure whose boundary (the circumference) consists of points equidistant from a fixed point (the center)

simultaneous (同時に) [形] existing or happening at the same time

すると彼女はよろめき、バランスを失い、つまずき、よろめき、そして落ち、日焼けした屋根の上を滑り落ち、下にあるバージニアクリーパーの絡み合いの中を突き破って落ちた。その全ては、下の狼狽した輪が同時に恐怖の悲鳴を上げる前に起こった。

If Anne had tumbled off the roof on the side up which she had ascended Diana would probably have fallen heir to the pearl bead ring then and there.

tumble (転落する) [動] fall suddenly and in an uncontrolled way

ascend (登る) [動] go up or climb

fall heir to (相続する) [動] receive as an heir

もしアンが登った側の屋根から転落していたら、ダイアナはおそらくその場で真珠の指輪を相続していただろう。

Fortunately she fell on the other side, where the roof extended down over the porch so nearly to the ground that a fall therefrom was a much less serious thing.

other side (反対側) [名] the side or surface opposite to the one that is being considered

fall (落下) [名] an act of moving downward, typically rapidly and without control, from a higher to a lower level

幸いにも彼女は反対側に落ち、屋根がポーチの上にまで伸びていて地面に近かったため、そこからの落下はそれほど深刻なものではなかった。

Nevertheless, when Diana and the other girls had rushed frantically around the house—except Ruby Gillis, who remained as if rooted to the ground and went into hysterics—they found Anne lying all white and limp among the wreck and ruin of the Virginia creeper.

frantically (狂ったように) [副] in a wild or frenzied manner

go into (起こす) [動] start to be in a particular state or condition

hysterics (ヒステリー) [名] unrestrained and uncontrollable emotion, especially as characterized by fits of laughter or crying

limp (ぐったり) [形] lacking energy or firmness

among (の中で) [前] surrounded by; in the middle of

wreck (残骸) [名] the remains of something that has been destroyed

ruin (廃墟) [名] the state of decay, collapse, or destruction

それでも、ダイアナと他の少女たちが家を狂ったように駆け回ったとき、地面に根を張ったように残ってヒステリーを起こしたルビー・ギリスを除いて、アンがバージニアクリーパーの残骸と廃墟の中で真っ白にぐったりと横たわっているのを発見した。

“Anne, are you killed?” shrieked Diana, throwing herself on her knees beside her friend.

throw oneself on one's knees (ひざまずく) [動] go down on one's knees

「アン、死んだの?」ダイアナは友人の横にひざまずきながら叫んだ。

“Oh, Anne, dear Anne, speak just one word to me and tell me if you’re killed.”

「ああ、アン、アン、一言だけでいいから、死んだかどうか教えて」

To the immense relief of all the girls, and especially of Josie Pye, who, in spite of lack of imagination, had been seized with horrible visions of a future branded as the girl who was the cause of Anne Shirley’s early and tragic death, Anne sat dizzily up and answered uncertainly:

vision (幻覚) [名] the ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom

future (将来) [名] the time that is still to come

cause (原因) [名] a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition

tragic (悲劇的な) [形] causing great suffering, pain, or unhappiness

uncertainly (不確かに) [副] in a way that is not definite or certain

すべての少女たち、特に想像力に欠けるにもかかわらず、アン・シャーリーの早すぎる悲劇的な死の原因となった少女として将来非難される恐ろしい幻覚に襲われていたジョシー・パイにとって、アンがめまいを起こしながら起き上がり、不確かに答えたのは、とても安心できることだった。

“No, Diana, I am not killed, but I think I am rendered unconscious.”

unconscious (意識を失った) [形] not conscious; not aware of and responding to one's surroundings

「いいえ、ダイアナ、死んではいませんが、意識を失ったようです」

“Where?” sobbed Carrie Sloane.

「どこ?」キャリー・スローンはすすり泣いた。

“Oh, where, Anne?”

「ああ、どこ、アン?」

Before Anne could answer Mrs. Barry appeared on the scene.

アンが答える前に、バリー夫人が現場に現れた。

At sight of her Anne tried to scramble to her feet, but sank back again with a sharp little cry of pain.

at sight of (を見ると) [前] when one sees something

try to (しようとする) [動] make an effort to do something

scramble to one's feet (立ち上がる) [動] get up quickly

sink back (倒れ込む) [動] fall back

彼女を見ると、アンは立ち上がろうとしたが、鋭い痛みの叫び声を上げて再び倒れ込んだ。

“What’s the matter?

「どうしたの?

Where have you hurt yourself?” demanded Mrs. Barry.

どこを怪我したの?」とバリー夫人は尋ねた。

“My ankle,” gasped Anne.

ankle (足首) [名] the joint connecting the foot with the leg

「足首」とアンは息もつかせず言った。

“Oh, Diana, please find your father and ask him to take me home.

「ああ、ダイアナ、お父さんを探して、私を家に連れて帰ってもらうよう頼んで。

I know I can never walk there.

歩いて帰れないのはわかってる。

And I’m sure I couldn’t hop so far on one foot when Jane couldn’t even hop around the garden.”

hop (飛び跳ねる) [動] jump on one foot

one foot (片足) [名] one of the two feet of a person or animal

around (~の周り) [前] on every side of

それに、ジェーンが庭を飛び回ることさえできないのに、私が片足でそこまで飛び跳ねることはできないよ」

Marilla was out in the orchard picking a panful of summer apples when she saw Mr. Barry coming over the log bridge and up the slope, with Mrs. Barry beside him and a whole procession of little girls trailing after him.

summer apple (夏りんご) [名] an apple that ripens in summer

panful (鍋いっぱい) [名] the amount that a pan can hold

up the slope (坂を上る) [動] move upward on a slope

trail (続く) [動] follow behind

マリラが果樹園で夏りんごを鍋いっぱいに摘んでいると、バリーさんが丸太橋を渡って坂を上ってくるのが見えた。バリー夫人が横にいて、後ろには小さな女の子たちが列をなして続いている。

In his arms he carried Anne, whose head lay limply against his shoulder.

彼は腕にアンを抱え、アンの頭はぐったりと彼の肩に凭れていた。

At that moment Marilla had a revelation.

have a revelation (悟る) [動] to have a sudden realization or understanding of something

その瞬間、マリラは悟った。

In the sudden stab of fear that pierced her very heart she realized what Anne had come to mean to her.

stab (突き刺す) [動] pierce or wound with a sharp or pointed instrument

come to mean (~にとってどんな存在になったか) [動] to become significant or important to someone

心臓を突き刺すような突然の恐怖に襲われ、マリラはアンが自分にとってどんな存在になったかに気づいた。

She would have admitted that she liked Anne—nay, that she was very fond of Anne.

nay (いや) [副] no; not

マリラはアンが好きだということは認めていただろう。いや、アンがとても好きだということは認めていただろう。

But now she knew as she hurried wildly down the slope that Anne was dearer to her than anything else on earth.

しかし、今、マリラは坂道を狂ったように急いで下りながら、アンが自分にとってこの世の何よりも大切な存在であることを知った。

“Mr. Barry, what has happened to her?” she gasped, more white and shaken than the self-contained, sensible Marilla had been for many years.

self-contained (自制心がある) [形] having everything needed within itself

many years (長年) [名] a period of time lasting for a great number of years

「バリーさん、彼女に何があったの?」とマリラは息を切らして言った。自制心があり、分別のあるマリラが長年そうであったよりも、顔色が悪く、震えていた。

Anne herself answered, lifting her head.

アンは頭を上げて自分で答えた。

“Don’t be very frightened, Marilla.

be frightened (怖がる) [動] be afraid or scared

「マリラ、そんなに怖がらないで。

I was walking the ridgepole and I fell off.

棟木の上を歩いていて落ちたの。

I expect I have sprained my ankle.

sprain (捻挫する) [動] to injure a joint by twisting it suddenly

足首を捻挫したと思う。

But, Marilla, I might have broken my neck.

break (折る) [動] separate into two or more pieces as a result of impact or stress

でも、マリラ、首の骨を折っていたかもしれないのよ。

Let us look on the bright side of things.”

look on the bright side (明るい面を見る) [動] to be optimistic

物事の明るい面を見ましょうよ。」

“I might have known you’d go and do something of the sort when I let you go to that party,” said Marilla, sharp and shrewish in her very relief.

sharp (きつい) [形] having a fine edge or point

shrewish (口やかましい) [形] bad-tempered and nagging

「あのパーティーに行かせた時、あなたが何かそういうことをしでかすだろうと分かっていたんだ」とマリラは言った。安心した気持ちが、きつい口調と口やかましさに表れていた。

“Bring her in here, Mr. Barry, and lay her on the sofa.

lay (寝かせる) [動] cause to lie down

「彼女をここへ連れてきてください、バリーさん、そしてソファに寝かせてください。

Mercy me, the child has gone and fainted!”

mercy (ああ) [間] an expression of surprise or disgust

ああ、この子は気を失ってしまったよ!」

It was quite true.

quite (全く) [副] to the fullest extent

それは全く本当だった。

Overcome by the pain of her injury, Anne had one more of her wishes granted to her.

overcome (耐える) [動] to successfully deal with or gain control over (a problem or difficulty)

injury (怪我) [名] physical damage or harm that is done or sustained

one more (もう一つ) [名] an additional one

wish (願い) [名] a desire or hope for something

grant (叶う) [動] to give or allow something to someone, especially in a formal or official way

怪我の痛みに耐えながら、アンはもう一つの願いが叶った。

She had fainted dead away.

彼女は気を失って倒れていた。

Matthew, hastily summoned from the harvest field, was straightway dispatched for the doctor, who in due time came, to discover that the injury was more serious than they had supposed.

summon (呼び出す) [動] to order someone to come to a place

harvest field (収穫畑) [名] a field where crops are grown

dispatch (走り) [動] to send someone or something quickly to a place

due time (すぐに) [名] the right or proper time

serious (深刻) [形] very bad or dangerous

急いで収穫畑から呼び出されたマシューは、すぐに医者を呼びに走り、医者はすぐにやってきて、怪我が思っていたよりも深刻であることを発見した。

Anne’s ankle was broken.

アンの足首は折れていた。

That night, when Marilla went up to the east gable, where a white-faced girl was lying, a plaintive voice greeted her from the bed.

east gable (東の切妻屋根の部屋) [名] the room with a gable facing east

white-faced (顔面蒼白の) [形] having a very pale face

その夜、マリラが東の切妻屋根の部屋に上がると、顔面蒼白の少女が横たわっており、ベッドから悲しげな声が彼女を迎えた。

“Aren’t you very sorry for me, Marilla?”

「マリラ、私をとても気の毒に思わない?」

“It was your own fault,” said Marilla, twitching down the blind and lighting a lamp.

fault (自業自得) [名] a mistake or weakness in someone or something

lamp (ランプ) [名] a device for producing light

「それはあなたの自業自得だ」とマリラはブラインドを下ろし、ランプを点けながら言った。

“And that is just why you should be sorry for me,” said Anne, “because the thought that it is all my own fault is what makes it so hard.

「だから私を気の毒に思うべきなのよ」とアンは言った。「全部自分のせいだと思うから、とてもつらいのよ。

If I could blame it on anybody I would feel so much better.

blame (せいにする) [動] assign responsibility for a fault or wrong

誰かのせいにできたら、もっと楽になるんだけど。

But what would you have done, Marilla, if you had been dared to walk a ridgepole?”

でもマリラ、もし屋根の棟を歩くように言われたら、どうする?」

“I’d have stayed on good firm ground and let them dare away.

「私は地面にしっかり足をつけて、あいつらにやらせておくよ。

Such absurdity!” said Marilla.

absurdity (馬鹿げたこと) [名] the quality or state of being ridiculous or wildly unreasonable

なんて馬鹿げたこと!」とマリラは言った。

Anne sighed.

アンはため息をついた。

“But you have such strength of mind, Marilla. I haven’t.

strength (強さ) [名] the quality or state of being physically strong

「でもマリラは強い心の持ち主だもの。私はそうじゃない。

I just felt that I couldn’t bear Josie Pye’s scorn.

ジョージー・パイの軽蔑に耐えられそうになかっただけよ。

She would have crowed over me all my life.

crow (見下す) [動] to feel very proud of yourself, especially in a way that annoys other people

over (ずっと) [前] for the whole length of

彼女は私の人生をずっと見下していたでしょう。

And I think I have been punished so much that you needn’t be very cross with me, Marilla.

be punished (罰を受ける) [動] to be given a penalty for a crime or wrongdoing

be cross with (~に腹を立てる) [動] to be angry with someone

それに、もう十分に罰を受けたと思うから、マリラはそんなに怒らなくてもいいと思うよ。

It’s not a bit nice to faint, after all.

not a bit (少しも~ない) [副] not at all

結局のところ、気絶するのは少しも素敵なことではないよ。

And the doctor hurt me dreadfully when he was setting my ankle.

それに、医者が足首を固定する時にとても痛かったよ。

I won’t be able to go around for six or seven weeks and I’ll miss the new lady teacher.

go around (歩き回る) [動] move from place to place

six or seven weeks (6週間か7週間) [名] a period of time

miss (会えなくなる) [動] fail to be present at or for

6週間か7週間は歩き回れないし、新しい女性の先生に会えなくなるよ。

She won’t be new any more by the time I’m able to go to school.

私が学校に行ける頃には、彼女はもう新しくはないよ。

And Gil—everybody will get ahead of me in class.

それにギル、みんながクラスで私を追い越してしまうよ。

Oh, I am an afflicted mortal.

afflicted (苦しんでいる) [形] affected by a disease or other problem

ああ、私は苦しんでいる人間だよ。

But I’ll try to bear it all bravely if only you won’t be cross with me, Marilla.”

でも、マリラが私を怒らなければ、私はすべてに勇敢に耐えようと努力するよ。」

“There, there, I’m not cross,” said Marilla.

There, there (いい子だ、いい子だ) [間] used to comfort a child

「いい子だ、いい子だ、怒ってなんかいないよ」とマリラは言った。

“You’re an unlucky child, there’s no doubt about that;

there is no doubt about that (それは間違いない) [句] it is certain that

「あなたは不運な子だ、それは間違いない。

but as you say, you’ll have the suffering of it.

as you say (あなたが言うように) [句] in the way that you have just said

have the suffering of (それに苦しむ) [句] experience pain or hardship

でも、あなたが言うように、あなたはそれに苦しむだろう。

Here now, try and eat some supper.”

here now (さあ) [間] used to attract someone's attention

さあ、夕食を少し食べなさい。」

“Isn’t it fortunate I’ve got such an imagination?” said Anne.

「私がこんな想像力を持っていて幸運だと思いませんか?」とアンは言った。

“It will help me through splendidly, I expect.

splendidly (立派に) [副] in a way that is very impressive or very good

「それは私を立派に助けてくれるでしょう、きっと。

What do people who haven’t any imagination do when they break their bones, do you suppose, Marilla?”

想像力のない人は骨を折ったときにどうすると思いますか、マリラ?」

Anne had good reason to bless her imagination many a time and oft during the tedious seven weeks that followed.

have good reason to (正当な理由がある) [動] have a valid reason to

many a time and oft (何度も何度も) [副] on many occasions

tedious (退屈な) [形] too long, slow, or dull

seven weeks (七週間) [名] a period of seven weeks

アンはその後退屈な七週間の間に何度も何度も自分の想像力を祝福する正当な理由があった。

But she was not solely dependent on it.

solely (だけ) [副] only; exclusively

dependent (頼る) [形] relying on someone or something for aid, support, or the like

on (頼る) [前] in a position or state of resting upon

しかし、彼女はそれにだけ頼っていたわけではない。

She had many visitors and not a day passed without one or more of the schoolgirls dropping in to bring her flowers and books and tell her all the happenings in the juvenile world of Avonlea.

happening (出来事) [名] an event or occurrence

juvenile (子供) [形] relating to young people or young animals

彼女にはたくさんの訪問客があり、一人またはそれ以上の女学生が花や本を持って立ち寄り、アヴォンリーの子供の世界で起こっていることをすべて彼女に話さない日はなかった。

“Everybody has been so good and kind, Marilla,” sighed Anne happily, on the day when she could first limp across the floor.

be so good and kind (とても親切で優しい) [動] helpful and caring

on the day (日に) [名] a period of time

limp (足を引きずる) [動] to walk or move unevenly, because one leg or foot is injured

「みんなとても親切で優しいの、マリラ」とアンは初めて床を横切って足を引きずることができた日に幸せそうにため息をついた。

“It isn’t very pleasant to be laid up;

be laid up (寝たきりである) [動] be confined to bed or indoors because of illness or injury

「寝たきりはそんなに楽しいことではないよ。

but there is a bright side to it, Marilla.

bright side (明るい面) [名] the positive or optimistic aspect of a situation

でも、それには明るい面もあるのよ、マリラ。

You find out how many friends you have.

how many (どれだけ) [限] the number of

どれだけたくさんの友達がいるか分かるの。

Why, even Superintendent Bell came to see me, and he’s really a very fine man.

come to see (会いに来る) [動] visit

だって、ベル校長まで私に会いに来てくれたのよ、彼は本当にとても立派な人だよ。

Not a kindred spirit, of course;

同好の士ではないよ、もちろん。

but still I like him and I’m awfully sorry I ever criticized his prayers.

でも、それでも彼が好きだし、彼の祈りを批判したことをとても後悔しているよ。

I believe now he really does mean them, only he has got into the habit of saying them as if he didn’t.

get into the habit of (~する習慣がつく) [動] become used to doing something

今は彼が本当に祈りの言葉を意味しているんだと信じているよ、ただ彼はそうではないみたいに言う習慣がついちゃっただけなの。

He could get over that if he’d take a little trouble.

take a little trouble (少し努力する) [動] to make an effort to do something

彼は少し努力すればそれを克服できるよ。

I gave him a good broad hint.

hint (ほのめかす) [動] suggest or call attention to indirectly

私は彼にかなりはっきりとほのめかしたよ。

I told him how hard I tried to make my own little private prayers interesting.

私は自分の小さな個人的な祈りを面白くするためにどれだけ努力したかを彼に話したよ。

He told me all about the time he broke his ankle when he was a boy.

彼は少年の頃に足首を骨折した時のことを全部話してくれたよ。

It does seem so strange to think of Superintendent Bell ever being a boy.

ベル校長が少年だったなんて考えるのはとても奇妙に思えるよ。

Even my imagination has its limits, for I can’t imagine that.

私の想像力にも限界があるよ、だってそれは想像できないもの。

When I try to imagine him as a boy I see him with gray whiskers and spectacles, just as he looks in Sunday school, only small.

whisker (髭) [名] a long projecting hair or bristle growing from the face or snout of an animal

spectacle (眼鏡) [名] a device consisting of two lenses and a frame held by a bridge over the nose and temples that is used to correct or assist vision

彼が少年だった頃を想像しようとすると、日曜学校で見る彼の姿そのままに、ただ小さいだけで、灰色の髭と眼鏡をかけた彼が目に浮かぶの。

Now, it’s so easy to imagine Mrs. Allan as a little girl.

アラン夫人が小さな女の子だった頃を想像するのはとても簡単だよ。

Mrs. Allan has been to see me fourteen times.

fourteen (14) [数] the number 14

アラン夫人は私に会いに14回も来てくれたよ。

Isn’t that something to be proud of, Marilla?

be proud of (誇らしい) [動] feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions or those of someone with whom one is closely associated

誇らしいことじゃない、マリラ?

When a minister’s wife has so many claims on her time!

have so many claims on (忙しい) [動] be very busy

牧師の奥さんは忙しいのに!

She is such a cheerful person to have visit you, too.

彼女はあなたを訪ねるのにもとても陽気な人だ。

She never tells you it’s your own fault and she hopes you’ll be a better girl on account of it.

彼女はあなたにそれがあなた自身のせいだとは決して言わない、そして彼女はあなたがそれによってより良い女の子になることを望んでいる。

Mrs. Lynde always told me that when she came to see me;

リンド夫人はいつも私に会いに来るとそう言っていた。

and she said it in a kind of way that made me feel she might hope I’d be a better girl but didn’t really believe I would.

そして彼女は私がもっと良い女の子になることを望んでいるかもしれないが、私がそうするだろうとは本当に信じていないと感じさせるような言い方をした。

Even Josie Pye came to see me.

ジョシー・パイでさえ私に会いに来た。

I received her as politely as I could, because I think she was sorry she dared me to walk a ridgepole.

receive (迎える) [動] be given, presented with, or paid

私はできるだけ丁寧に彼女を迎えた。なぜなら彼女は私に棟木の上を歩くように言ったことを後悔していると思うからだ。

If I had been killed she would had to carry a dark burden of remorse all her life.

carry (背負う) [動] take or support from one place to another

burden (重荷) [名] a heavy load

もし私が死んでいたら、彼女は一生後悔の暗い重荷を背負わなければならなかっただろう。

Diana has been a faithful friend.

be (だった) [助] to be

ダイアナは忠実な友人だった。

She’s been over every day to cheer my lonely pillow.

be over (来る) [動] come to a place

cheer (励ます) [動] make someone feel happier

彼女は毎日私の孤独な枕元を励ましに来てくれた。

But oh, I shall be so glad when I can go to school for I’ve heard such exciting things about the new teacher.

new teacher (新しい先生) [名] a person who has recently started teaching

でも、ああ、学校に行けるようになったらとても嬉しいよ。新しい先生についてとてもわくわくするような話を聞いたの。

The girls all think she is perfectly sweet.

女の子たちはみんな彼女がとても優しいと思っている。

Diana says she has the loveliest fair curly hair and such fascinating eyes.

fair (金髪) [形] (of hair) light in color

curly (巻き毛) [形] (of hair) having curls

ダイアナは彼女がとても美しい金髪の巻き毛ととても魅力的な目をしていると言っている。

She dresses beautifully, and her sleeve puffs are bigger than anybody else’s in Avonlea.

beautifully (美しく) [副] in a way that is pleasing to the eye or the ear

彼女は美しい服を着ていて、袖のパフはエボンリーで誰よりも大きい。

Every other Friday afternoon she has recitations and everybody has to say a piece or take part in a dialogue.

every other (隔週の) [形] happening or done every second time

recitation (暗唱会) [名] the action of reciting something

take part in (参加する) [動] be involved in

隔週の金曜日の午後には暗唱会があり、誰もが一節を言ったり、対話に参加したりしなければならない。

Oh, it’s just glorious to think of it.

ああ、考えるだけでも素晴らしい。

Josie Pye says she hates it but that is just because Josie has so little imagination.

Josie (ジョージー) [名] a character in the story

ジョージー・パイは嫌いだと言っているが、それはジョージーの想像力があまりないからだ。

Diana and Ruby Gillis and Jane Andrews are preparing a dialogue, called ‘A Morning Visit,’ for next Friday.

next Friday (来週の金曜日) [名] the Friday of the week after this week

Morning Visit (朝の訪問) [名] a visit in the morning

ダイアナとルビー・ギリスとジェーン・アンドリュースは来週の金曜日に「朝の訪問」という対話を準備している。

And the Friday afternoons they don’t have recitations Miss Stacy takes them all to the woods for a ‘field’ day and they study ferns and flowers and birds.

recitation (暗唱) [名] the action of repeating something aloud from memory

Miss Stacy (ステイシー先生) [名] a female teacher

そして、金曜日の午後には暗唱会がないので、ステイシー先生はみんなを森に連れて行き、シダや花や鳥を勉強する。

And they have physical culture exercises every morning and evening.

physical culture (体育) [名] the development and care of the body

exercise (練習) [名] the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

そして、毎朝と夕方には体育の練習がある。

Mrs. Lynde says she never heard of such goings on and it all comes of having a lady teacher.

heard (聞いた) [動] perceive with the ear the sound made by (someone or something)

goings on (出来事) [名] events or happenings

comes of (せいだ) [動] be the result of

having (雇った) [動] possess, own, or hold

リンド夫人は、こんなことは聞いたことがない、すべては女性教師を雇ったせいだと言う。

But I think it must be splendid and I believe I shall find that Miss Stacy is a kindred spirit.”

でも、それは素晴らしいことだと思うし、ステイシー先生は同好の士だとわかると思うよ」

“There’s one thing plain to be seen, Anne,” said Marilla, “and that is that your fall off the Barry roof hasn’t injured your tongue at all.”

plain to be seen (はっきりしている) [形] easy to see or understand

injure (傷つける) [動] cause physical harm or damage to

「はっきりしていることが一つあるよ、アン」とマリラは言った、「それは、あなたがバリー家の屋根から落ちても、舌は全く傷つかなかったということよ」

Chapter XXIV: Miss Stacy and Her Pupils Get Up a Concert

Chapter XXIV (第24章) [名] the 24th chapter

get up (開く) [動] to organize and present a show or other public event

第24章: ステイシー先生と生徒たちがコンサートを開く

It was October again when Anne was ready to go back to school—a glorious October, all red and gold, with mellow mornings when the valleys were filled with delicate mists as if the spirit of autumn had poured them in for the sun to drain—amethyst, pearl, silver, rose, and smoke-blue.

spirit (精霊) [名] a supernatural being

drain (吸い取る) [動] to draw off or cause to flow away gradually

smoke-blue (煙のような青) [名] a shade of blue that resembles the color of smoke

アンが学校に戻る準備が整ったのは、再び10月だった。輝かしい10月、すべてが赤と金色で、朝は秋の精霊が太陽に吸い取らせるために注ぎ込んだかのように、谷間が繊細な霧で満たされていた。アメジスト、真珠、銀、バラ、そして煙のような青。

The dews were so heavy that the fields glistened like cloth of silver and there were such heaps of rustling leaves in the hollows of many-stemmed woods to run crisply through.

rustling (さらさら) [形] making a light, dry, and usually repeated sound

crisply (さらさら) [副] in a crisp manner

露がとても重く、野原は銀の布のようにきらめき、たくさんの幹の木のくぼみには、さらさらと走り抜けられるような、さらさらと音を立てる葉の山があった。

The Birch Path was a canopy of yellow and the ferns were sear and brown all along it.

sear (枯れる) [動] to burn or scorch with a sudden intense heat

白樺の小道は黄色の天蓋で、シダは道沿いに枯れて茶色になっていた。

There was a tang in the very air that inspired the hearts of small maidens tripping, unlike snails, swiftly and willingly to school;

inspire (鼓舞する) [動] fill with the urge or ability to do or feel something

maiden (乙女) [名] a young unmarried woman

trip (向かう) [動] walk, run, or dance with light, quick steps

snail (カタツムリ) [名] a small, slow-moving animal with a spiral shell

swiftly (すばやく) [副] very fast

willingly (喜んで) [副] with pleasure or without reluctance

空気そのものに、カタツムリとは違って、すばやく喜んで学校へ向かう小さな乙女たちの心を鼓舞するような刺激があった。

and it was jolly to be back again at the little brown desk beside Diana, with Ruby Gillis nodding across the aisle and Carrie Sloane sending up notes and Julia Bell passing a “chew” of gum down from the back seat.

back seat (後ろの席) [名] a seat at the back of a vehicle

ダイアナの横の茶色い小さな机に戻り、通路の向こう側でルビー・ギリスがうなずき、キャリー・スローンがメモを送り、ジュリア・ベルが後ろの席からガムを「噛んで」渡すのは、とても楽しかった。

Anne drew a long breath of happiness as she sharpened her pencil and arranged her picture cards in her desk.

draw a long breath (長い息をつく) [動] to breathe deeply

sharpen (削る) [動] to make or become sharp

picture card (絵葉書) [名] a card with a picture on it

アンは鉛筆を削り、机の中の絵葉書を整理しながら、幸せそうに長い息をついた。

Life was certainly very interesting.

人生は確かにとても興味深い。

In the new teacher she found another true and helpful friend.

helpful (親切な) [形] giving or ready to give help

アンは新しい先生の中に、もう一人の真の親切な友人を見出した。

Miss Stacy was a bright, sympathetic young woman with the happy gift of winning and holding the affections of her pupils and bringing out the best that was in them mentally and morally.

win (勝ち得る) [動] be victorious or successful in a contest or game

hold (保つ) [動] keep or retain in a specified state, position, or course

bring out (引き出す) [動] cause to appear or be revealed

mentally (精神的に) [副] in a way that relates to the mind

morally (道徳的に) [副] in a way that relates to right and wrong behavior

ステイシー先生は明るく、思いやりのある若い女性で、生徒の愛情を勝ち得て、それを保ち、生徒の精神的、道徳的に最高のものを引き出すという幸せな才能を持っていた。

Anne expanded like a flower under this wholesome influence and carried home to the admiring Matthew and the critical Marilla glowing accounts of schoolwork and aims.

expand (開く) [動] become or make larger or more extensive

influence (影響) [名] the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself

admire (感心する) [動] regard with respect or warm approval

schoolwork (学校の勉強) [名] work that a student must do for school

aim (目標) [名] a purpose or intention

アンはこの健全な影響のもとで花のように開き、感心するマシューと批判的なマリラに学校の勉強や目標について熱く語った。

“I love Miss Stacy with my whole heart, Marilla.

whole heart (心から) [名] with all your heart; with all your effort

「マリラ、私はステイシー先生が心から大好き。

She is so ladylike and she has such a sweet voice.

とても上品で、声もとても優しいの。

When she pronounces my name I feel instinctively that she’s spelling it with an E.

instinctively (本能的に) [副] by natural instinct

先生が私の名前を発音する時、本能的にEのスペルで発音しているように感じるの。

We had recitations this afternoon.

今日の午後は暗唱があったの。

I just wish you could have been there to hear me recite ‘Mary, Queen of Scots.’

Mary, Queen of Scots (スコットランド女王メアリー) [名] Mary Stewart, Queen of Scotland

私が「スコットランド女王メアリー」を暗唱するのを聞くためにそこにいてくれたらよかったのに。

I just put my whole soul into it.

put (込める) [動] to move or place something in a specified position

私はただ全身全霊を込めただけ。

Ruby Gillis told me coming home that the way I said the line, ‘Now for my father’s arm,’ she said, ‘my woman’s heart farewell,’ just made her blood run cold.”

line (台詞) [名] a sequence of words forming a distinct unit

farewell (さようなら) [名] a phrase used to express a goodbye

blood (血) [名] the red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and other vertebrates

run cold (凍る) [動] become very cold

ルビー・ギリスが帰り道に私に言ったよ、「私の父の腕のために」という台詞の言い方が「私の女性の心よ、さようなら」と言ったように聞こえて、血が凍ったよ」

“Well now, you might recite it for me some of these days, out in the barn,” suggested Matthew.

「そうか、今度納屋で暗唱してくれないか」とマシューが提案した。

“Of course I will,” said Anne meditatively, “but I won’t be able to do it so well, I know.

so well (そんなにうまく) [副] to a very high standard or degree

I know (と思う) [動] be aware of; be informed about

「もちろん」とアンは考え込んだように言った。「でも、そんなにうまくできないと思う。

It won’t be so exciting as it is when you have a whole schoolful before you hanging breathlessly on your words.

schoolful (学校のみんな) [名] all the people in a school

hang (聞き入る) [動] to be attentive to

学校のみんなが息を呑んで私の言葉に聞き入っている時ほど興奮しないと思う。

I know I won’t be able to make your blood run cold.”

make one's blood run cold (血が凍る) [動] to make someone feel very frightened

あなたの血が凍るようなことはできないと思うよ」

“Mrs. Lynde says it made her blood run cold to see the boys climbing to the very tops of those big trees on Bell’s hill after crows’ nests last Friday,” said Marilla.

very top (てっぺん) [名] the highest point

big tree (大きな木) [名] a tree that is large

Bell's hill (ベルの丘) [名] a hill in Avonlea

crow's nest (カラスの巣) [名] a nest built by a crow

last Friday (先週の金曜日) [名] the Friday of the previous week

「リンデ夫人は、先週の金曜日に少年たちがカラスの巣を探してベルの丘の大きな木のてっぺんまで登っているのを見て血が凍ったと言っていたよ」とマリラは言った。

“I wonder at Miss Stacy for encouraging it.”

wonder (驚き) [動] feel curious or surprised

「ステイシー先生がそれを奨励するなんて驚きだよ」

“But we wanted a crow’s nest for nature study,” explained Anne.

nature study (自然観察) [名] the study of natural history

「でも、私たちは自然観察のためにカラスの巣が欲しかったんです」とアンは説明した。

“That was on our field afternoon.

「それは野外学習の日だったんです。

Field afternoons are splendid, Marilla.

野外学習は素晴らしいんですよ、マリラ。

And Miss Stacy explains everything so beautifully.

ステイシー先生は何もかもとても上手に説明してくれるんです。

We have to write compositions on our field afternoons and I write the best ones.”

composition (作文) [名] a piece of writing, especially one that is short and has a particular structure

best (一番上手な) [形] of the most excellent, effective, or desirable type or quality

野外学習の日は作文を書かなければならないんですが、私は一番上手なんですよ」

“It’s very vain of you to say so then.

「そう言うなんて、とてもうぬぼれているよね。

You’d better let your teacher say it.”

先生にそう言ってもらったら?」

“But she did say it, Marilla.

「でも、先生はそう言ったんですよ、マリラ。

And indeed I’m not vain about it.

それに、私はうぬぼれてなんかいません。

How can I be, when I’m such a dunce at geometry?

be (うぬぼれる) [動] to have an excessively high opinion of oneself

幾何学があんなに苦手なのに、どうしてうぬぼれられるでしょう?

Although I’m really beginning to see through it a little, too.

see through (分かる) [動] to understand the true nature of someone or something

でも、私も少しずつ分かるようになってきました。

Miss Stacy makes it so clear.

ステイシー先生がとても分かりやすく教えてくれるんです。

Still, I’ll never be good at it and I assure you it is a humbling reflection.

humbling (謙虚な) [形] causing someone to feel less important or proud

reflection (反省) [名] serious thought or consideration about one's own character, actions, or motives

それでも、私は決して得意にはなれないでしょうし、それは謙虚な反省だと断言できます。

But I love writing compositions.

でも、作文を書くのは大好きです。

Mostly Miss Stacy lets us choose our own subjects;

mostly (たいてい) [副] as regards the greater part or number

ステイシー先生はたいてい自分で題材を選ばせてくれるんです。

but next week we are to write a composition on some remarkable person.

remarkable (注目すべき) [形] worthy of attention; striking

でも来週は、何か注目すべき人物について作文を書くことになっています。

It’s hard to choose among so many remarkable people who have lived.

people (人物) [名] a human being regarded as an individual

これまでに生きた多くの注目すべき人物の中から選ぶのは難しいです。

Mustn’t it be splendid to be remarkable and have compositions written about you after you’re dead?

be remarkable (注目に値する) [動] worthy of attention

have compositions written about you (自分のことを作文に書かれる) [動] to have something written about you

after you're dead (死後に) [副] after you have died

注目に値する人物になって、死後に自分のことを作文に書かれるなんて素晴らしいことではないでしょうか?

Oh, I would dearly love to be remarkable.

ああ、私は注目に値する人物になりたいです。

I think when I grow up I’ll be a trained nurse and go with the Red Crosses to the field of battle as a messenger of mercy.

trained nurse (看護師) [名] a person who has completed a course of study in nursing and has been registered and licensed to practice

Red Crosses (赤十字) [名] a humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief and education inside and outside the United States

field of battle (戦場) [名] the place where a battle is fought

messenger (使者) [名] a person who takes a message or does an errand

大人になったら看護師になって、赤十字と一緒に戦場に慈悲の使者として行こうと思っています。

That is, if I don’t go out as a foreign missionary.

foreign (海外の) [形] of or relating to a country other than one's own

海外の宣教師として出かけなければの話ですが。

That would be very romantic, but one would have to be very good to be a missionary, and that would be a stumbling block.

stumbling block (障害) [名] an obstacle or impediment

それはとてもロマンチックなことですが、宣教師になるには非常に善良でなければならないので、それが障害になるでしょう。

We have physical culture exercises every day, too.

毎日体育の練習もあります。

They make you graceful and promote digestion.”

promote (促進する) [動] help or encourage to exist or flourish

優雅になって消化も良くなります」

“Promote fiddlesticks!” said Marilla, who honestly thought it was all nonsense.

promote (言う) [動] to help or encourage to exist or flourish

「馬鹿げたことを言うな」とマリラは言った。彼女は正直に言って、それはすべてナンセンスだと思っていた。

But all the field afternoons and recitation Fridays and physical culture contortions paled before a project which Miss Stacy brought forward in November.

contortion (練習) [名] the action of twisting or distorting something

pale (色あせる) [動] become less intense or bright

bring forward (提案する) [動] to move something to an earlier date or time

しかし、午後の野外活動や金曜日の暗唱、体育の練習は、11月にステイシー先生が提案した計画の前では色あせてしまった。

This was that the scholars of Avonlea school should get up a concert and hold it in the hall on Christmas Night, for the laudable purpose of helping to pay for a schoolhouse flag.

hold (開く) [動] to organize or arrange

Christmas Night (クリスマスの夜) [名] the night of December 24th

laudable (立派な) [形] deserving praise

help (集める) [動] to make it easier for someone to do something

pay (購入資金) [動] to give money that you owe for something

flag (旗) [名] a piece of fabric with a distinctive design that is used as a symbol or as a signaling device

それは、学校の旗の購入資金を集めるという立派な目的のために、アヴォンリー学校の生徒たちがクリスマスの夜にホールでコンサートを開くというものだった。

The pupils one and all taking graciously to this plan, the preparations for a program were begun at once.

one and all (皆) [名] every single person

take graciously to (賛成する) [動] to accept something willingly

生徒たちは皆この計画に賛成し、すぐにプログラムの準備が始まった。

And of all the excited performers-elect none was so excited as Anne Shirley, who threw herself into the undertaking heart and soul, hampered as she was by Marilla’s disapproval.

performer (出演者) [名] a person who performs

throw oneself into (取り組む) [動] to become very involved in something

hampered (妨害された) [動] to make it difficult for someone to do something

disapproval (反対) [名] the feeling that you do not like or agree with something

そして、興奮した出演者の中で、マリラの反対で妨害されながらも、心を込めてこの企画に取り組んだアン・シャーリーほど興奮した者はいなかった。

Marilla thought it all rank foolishness.

foolishness (馬鹿げている) [名] the quality of being foolish or unwise

マリラは、そんなのは全く馬鹿げていると思った。

“It’s just filling your heads up with nonsense and taking time that ought to be put on your lessons,” she grumbled.

nonsense (くだらない) [名] something that is silly or stupid

take time (時間をかける) [動] to use or spend time

put on (充てる) [動] to use or spend time

grumble (不平を言う) [動] to complain in a bad-tempered way

「頭の中をくだらないことでいっぱいにして、勉強に充てるべき時間を無駄にするだけだ」と彼女は不平を言った。

“I don’t approve of children’s getting up concerts and racing about to practices.

「子供たちがコンサートを開いたり、練習に走り回ったりするのは認められない。

It makes them vain and forward and fond of gadding.”

forward (出しゃばり) [形] bold or confident in a way that is rude or annoying

gadding (遊び歩く) [動] go about idly or restlessly

子供たちがうぬぼれて、出しゃばり、遊び歩くようになる。」

“But think of the worthy object,” pleaded Anne.

worthy (価値ある) [形] having qualities or abilities that deserve praise

object (目的) [名] the purpose or aim of an action

「でも、価値ある目的を考えてよ」とアンは懇願した。

“A flag will cultivate a spirit of patriotism, Marilla.”

patriotism (愛国心) [名] devoted love, support, and defense of one's country; nationalism

「旗は愛国心を育てるよ、マリラ。」

“Fudge! There’s precious little patriotism in the thoughts of any of you.

fudge (ばかげたことを言うな) [名] a soft creamy candy made of sugar, butter, and milk

「ばかげたことを言うな! 君たちの考えには愛国心なんてほとんどない。

All you want is a good time.”

good time (楽しい時間) [名] a time of enjoyment or pleasure

君たちが欲しいのはただ楽しい時間だけだ。」

“Well, when you can combine patriotism and fun, isn’t it all right?

combine (組み合わせる) [動] join or merge

「愛国心と楽しみを組み合わせることができたら、いいことじゃない?

Of course it’s real nice to be getting up a concert.

もちろん、コンサートを開くのは本当にいいことよ。

We’re going to have six choruses and Diana is to sing a solo.

chorus (合唱曲) [名] a piece of music to be sung by a large group of people

6曲の合唱曲を歌う予定で、ダイアナがソロを歌うのよ。

I’m in two dialogues—‘The Society for the Suppression of Gossip’ and ‘The Fairy Queen.’

The Society for the Suppression of Gossip (噂を抑圧する会) [名] a group of people who try to stop people from talking about other people

The Fairy Queen (妖精の女王) [名] the queen of the fairies

私は二つの寸劇に出るの。「噂を抑圧する会」と「妖精の女王」よ。

The boys are going to have a dialogue too.

have a dialogue (寸劇をする) [動] have a conversation or discussion

男の子たちも寸劇をするのよ。

And I’m to have two recitations, Marilla.

それに、私は二つの朗読をするのよ、マリラ。

I just tremble when I think of it, but it’s a nice thrilly kind of tremble.

考えるだけで震えがくるけど、でも、それはいい感じのスリルのある震えよ。

And we’re to have a tableau at the last—‘Faith, Hope and Charity.’

have a tableau (活人画をする) [動] to have a scene in which people are dressed in costumes and posed in a silent and motionless group

Faith, Hope and Charity (信仰、希望、慈愛) [名] the three Christian virtues

それに、最後には「信仰、希望、慈愛」の活人画をするのよ。

Diana and Ruby and I are to be in it, all draped in white with flowing hair.

drape (まとって) [動] cover or decorate with a cloth or other material

ダイアナとルビーと私がそれに出るのよ、みんな白い衣をまとって髪をなびかせるの。

I’m to be Hope, with my hands clasped—so—and my eyes uplifted.

uplift (上に向ける) [動] direct or move something upward

私は希望で、手をこう組んで、目を上に向けるの。

I’m going to practice my recitations in the garret.

garret (屋根裏) [名] a space inside a roof

屋根裏で暗唱の練習をしよう。

Don’t be alarmed if you hear me groaning.

be alarmed (驚く) [動] feel or show fear or worry

groan (うめき声) [名] a deep, low sound made in the throat, usually expressing pain, disapproval, or disgust

私がうめき声をあげても驚かないでね。

I have to groan heartrendingly in one of them, and it’s really hard to get up a good artistic groan, Marilla.

heartrendingly (悲痛に) [副] causing great sadness or emotional pain

そのうちの一つで悲痛なうめき声をあげなくちゃいけないの、でも芸術的なうめき声をあげるのは本当に難しいのよ、マリラ。

Josie Pye is sulky because she didn’t get the part she wanted in the dialogue.

sulky (不機嫌な) [形] bad-tempered and unwilling to be friendly

part (役) [名] a role in a play or movie

ジョージー・パイは対話劇で欲しかった役をもらえなくて不機嫌なのよ。

She wanted to be the fairy queen.

彼女は妖精の女王になりたかったの。

That would have been ridiculous, for who ever heard of a fairy queen as fat as Josie?

でもそれはばかげたことよ、だってジョージーみたいに太った妖精の女王なんて聞いたことないでしょ?

Fairy queens must be slender.

妖精の女王はほっそりしてなくちゃいけないよ。

Jane Andrews is to be the queen and I am to be one of her maids of honor.

maid of honor (女王の侍女役) [名] the chief unmarried attendant to the bride at a wedding

ジェーン・アンドリュースが女王で、私は女王の侍女役の一人なの。

Josie says she thinks a red-haired fairy is just as ridiculous as a fat one, but I do not let myself mind what Josie says.

let oneself (気にする) [動] allow oneself to do something

mind (言う) [動] to say something

ジョージーは赤毛の妖精なんて太った妖精と同じくらいばかげているって言うけど、私はジョージーの言うことを気にしないようにしてるよ。

I’m to have a wreath of white roses on my hair and Ruby Gillis is going to lend me her slippers because I haven’t any of my own.

slipper (スリッパ) [名] a light indoor shoe

髪には白いバラの花冠をつけるのよ、それにルビー・ギリスが私にスリッパを貸してくれるの、私、自分のスリッパを持ってないから。

It’s necessary for fairies to have slippers, you know.

妖精にはスリッパが必要なの、知ってる?

You couldn’t imagine a fairy wearing boots, could you?

妖精がブーツを履いてるなんて想像できないでしょう?

Especially with copper toes?

copper (銅) [名] a reddish-brown metal that is an excellent conductor of heat and electricity

特につま先が銅製のブーツなんて?

We are going to decorate the hall with creeping spruce and fir mottoes with pink tissue-paper roses in them.

tissue-paper (ティッシュペーパー) [名] a very thin paper used for wrapping or packing

私たちはホールを、這うように伸びるトウヒとモミのモットーと、ピンクのティッシュペーパーのバラで飾るつもりよ。

And we are all to march in two by two after the audience is seated, while Emma White plays a march on the organ.

audience (観客) [名] the assembled spectators or listeners at a public event

be seated (着席する) [動] sit down

two by two (2人ずつ) [副] in pairs

Emma White (エマ・ホワイト) [名] a person's name

観客が着席したら、エマ・ホワイトがオルガンで行進曲を弾く間に、私たちはみんな2人ずつ行進するのよ。

Oh, Marilla, I know you are not so enthusiastic about it as I am, but don’t you hope your little Anne will distinguish herself?”

enthusiastic (熱心な) [形] having or showing great interest or excitement

distinguish (目立つ) [動] be noticeable or different

ああ、マリラ、あなたは私ほど熱心ではないのは知ってるよ、でもあなたの小さなアンが目立つことを望んでいないわけではないでしょう?」

“All I hope is that you’ll behave yourself.

「私が望むのは、あなたが行儀よくすることだけよ。

I’ll be heartily glad when all this fuss is over and you’ll be able to settle down.

settle down (落ち着く) [動] to become calm or quiet

この騒ぎが全部終わって、あなたが落ち着くことができるようになったら、私は心から嬉しいよ。

You are simply good for nothing just now with your head stuffed full of dialogues and groans and tableaus.

be good for nothing (何もできない) [動] be useless

stuff (いっぱいになる) [動] fill something with something else

tableau (場面) [名] a group of people arranged in a way that looks like a picture

頭の中が台詞やうめき声や場面でいっぱいになって、今は何もできない状態だ。

As for your tongue, it’s a marvel it’s not clean worn out.”

marvel (不思議) [名] something that causes feelings of wonder

worn out (すり減った) [形] damaged or made useless by long or hard use

あなたの舌は、すっかりすり減っていないのが不思議なくらいだよ。」

Anne sighed and betook herself to the back yard, over which a young new moon was shining through the leafless poplar boughs from an apple-green western sky, and where Matthew was splitting wood.

betake oneself (行く) [動] to go

young new moon (若い新月) [名] the moon when it is a thin crescent

leafless (葉のない) [形] without leaves

apple-green (リンゴ色) [形] of a light green color

split (割る) [動] to break or cause to break apart, especially along a straight line

アンはため息をついて、裏庭へ行った。そこでは、若い新月がリンゴ色の西の空から葉のないポプラの枝を通して輝き、マシューが薪を割っていた。

Anne perched herself on a block and talked the concert over with him, sure of an appreciative and sympathetic listener in this instance at least.

appreciative (感謝して) [形] grateful

アンは木の切れ端に腰を下ろして、彼とコンサートについて話し合った。少なくともこの場合は、感謝して共感してくれる聞き手がいることは確かだった。

“Well now, I reckon it’s going to be a pretty good concert.

「さて、かなりいいコンサートになると思うよ。

And I expect you’ll do your part fine,” he said, smiling down into her eager, vivacious little face.

do one's part (自分の役を果たす) [動] to do what is expected of one

fine (立派に) [副] in a good or satisfactory way

君も自分の役を立派に果たすだろうと思うよ」と、彼は彼女の熱心で快活な小さな顔を見下ろして微笑んだ。

Anne smiled back at him.

アンも彼に微笑み返した。

Those two were the best of friends and Matthew thanked his stars many a time and oft that he had nothing to do with bringing her up.

oft (しばしば) [副] frequently; many times

この二人は親友同士で、マシューは彼女の育児に何の関係もないことを何度も何度も感謝していた。

That was Marilla’s exclusive duty;

exclusive (専任の) [形] belonging to a particular person or group and not shared with others

duty (仕事) [名] a task or action that one is required to perform as part of one's job

それはマリラの専任の仕事だった。

if it had been his he would have been worried over frequent conflicts between inclination and said duty.

worry (悩む) [動] to feel or show concern or anxiety

conflict (衝突) [名] a state of opposition or hostility between two or more people or groups

inclination (性向) [名] a tendency or disposition to do something

もしそれが彼の仕事だったら、彼は自分の性向と義務の間の頻繁な衝突に悩まされていただろう。

As it was, he was free to, “spoil Anne”—Marilla’s phrasing—as much as he liked.

as it was (実際のところ) [句] in fact; actually

be free to (自由である) [動] be able to do something without being restricted

実際のところ、彼はマリラの言葉を借りれば、好きなだけ「アンを甘やかす」ことができた。

But it was not such a bad arrangement after all;

not such a bad (それほど悪くない) [形] not very bad

arrangement (取り決め) [名] an agreement about how something will be done

しかし、結局のところ、それはそれほど悪い取り決めではなかった。

a little “appreciation” sometimes does quite as much good as all the conscientious “bringing up” in the world.

appreciation (感謝) [名] recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something

sometimes (時として) [副] on some occasions or in some cases

conscientious (良心的な) [形] wishing to do what is right, especially to do all that one ought to do

bringing up (育児) [名] the care and training of a child

少しの「感謝」は、時として、この世のすべての良心的な「育児」と同じくらい良い結果をもたらすことがある。

Chapter XXV: Matthew Insists on Puffed Sleeves

Chapter XXV (第25章) [名] the 25th chapter

第25章: パフスリーブを主張するマシュー

Matthew was having a bad ten minutes of it.

have a bad time (ひどい目に遭う) [動] to experience something unpleasant or difficult

マシューは10分間、ひどい目に遭っていた。

He had come into the kitchen, in the twilight of a cold, gray December evening, and had sat down in the woodbox corner to take off his heavy boots, unconscious of the fact that Anne and a bevy of her schoolmates were having a practice of “The Fairy Queen” in the sitting room.

come into (入る) [動] move from outside to inside

December (12月) [名] the twelfth month of the year

woodbox (薪箱) [名] a box for holding wood

bevy (群れ) [名] a large group of people or things

schoolmate (学友) [名] a friend from school

寒い灰色の12月の夕暮れ時、彼は台所に入り、アンと彼女の学友たちが居間で「妖精の女王」の練習をしていることに気がつかず、重いブーツを脱ぐために薪箱の隅に腰を下ろした。

Presently they came trooping through the hall and out into the kitchen, laughing and chattering gaily.

troop (大勢) [名] a group of people

hall (廊下) [名] a corridor or wide space in a building

out (入る) [前] away from the inside of a place

chatter (おしゃべりする) [動] talk quickly, incessantly, and trivially

やがて、彼女たちは大勢で廊下を通り抜けて台所に入ってきて、陽気に笑ったりおしゃべりしたりしていた。

They did not see Matthew, who shrank bashfully back into the shadows beyond the woodbox with a boot in one hand and a bootjack in the other, and he watched them shyly for the aforesaid ten minutes as they put on caps and jackets and talked about the dialogue and the concert.

see (気づく) [動] notice or become aware of

bootjack (ブーツジャッキ) [名] a device for removing boots

彼女たちはマシューに気づかなかったが、彼は片手にブーツ、もう片方の手にブーツジャッキを持って、恥ずかしそうに薪箱の向こうの影に身を隠し、彼女たちが帽子や上着を着て、台詞やコンサートについて話しているのを、前述の10分間、恥ずかしそうに眺めていた。

Anne stood among them, bright eyed and animated as they;

animated (生き生きとした) [形] full of life or excitement

アンも彼女たちの中にいて、彼女たちと同じように目を輝かせ、生き生きとしていた。

but Matthew suddenly became conscious that there was something about her different from her mates.

become conscious (気づく) [動] to become aware of something

しかし、マシューは突然、彼女の仲間とは違う何かがあることに気づいた。

And what worried Matthew was that the difference impressed him as being something that should not exist.

impress (印象を与える) [動] affect deeply or strongly

そして、マシューを悩ませたのは、その違いが存在すべきではない何かであるという印象を与えたことだった。

Anne had a brighter face, and bigger, starrier eyes, and more delicate features than the other;

feature (顔立ち) [名] a distinctive attribute or aspect of something

アンは他の子よりも明るい顔をしており、大きくて星のような目をしており、より繊細な顔立ちをしていた。

even shy, unobservant Matthew had learned to take note of these things;

unobservant (観察力の乏しい) [形] not paying attention to what is happening around you

take note of (注目する) [動] notice or observe

内気で観察力の乏しいマシューでさえ、そういったことに注目することを学んでいた。

but the difference that disturbed him did not consist in any of these respects.

consist in (~にある) [動] to be made up of or formed from

しかし、彼を悩ませた違いは、これらの点にはなかった。

Then in what did it consist?

consist (成る) [動] be composed or made up of

では、それは何だったのか?

Matthew was haunted by this question long after the girls had gone, arm in arm, down the long, hard-frozen lane and Anne had betaken herself to her books.

long after (ずっと後) [副] a long time after

arm in arm (腕を組んで) [副] with arms linked

hard-frozen (凍りついた) [形] frozen solid

betake oneself to (読み始める) [動] to go to a place

少女たちが腕を組んで長く凍りついた小道を下り、アンが本を読み始めた後も、マシューはこの疑問に悩まされ続けた。

He could not refer it to Marilla, who, he felt, would be quite sure to sniff scornfully and remark that the only difference she saw between Anne and the other girls was that they sometimes kept their tongues quiet while Anne never did.

refer (聞く) [動] to direct someone or something to a person or place for information or help

scornfully (軽蔑して) [副] in a contemptuous manner

マリラに聞くことはできなかった。マリラは鼻を鳴らして、アンと他の少女たちの唯一の違いは、他の少女たちは時々口を閉ざすことがあるが、アンは決してそうしないことだと言うだろうと思った。

This, Matthew felt, would be no great help.

be no great help (あまり役に立たない) [動] to not be very helpful

マシューは、これはあまり役に立たないと感じていた。

He had recourse to his pipe that evening to help him study it out, much to Marilla’s disgust.

have recourse to (頼る) [動] to turn to for help or protection

study (考える) [動] to read and understand something

much to (にもかかわらず) [副] despite

disgust (嫌がる) [名] a strong feeling of dislike or disapproval

その夜、マシューはマリラが嫌がるにもかかわらず、パイプに頼って考えを巡らせた。

After two hours of smoking and hard reflection Matthew arrived at a solution of his problem.

two hours (2時間) [名] a period of time equal to 120 minutes

smoking (パイプを吸う) [動] inhale and exhale the smoke of a burning or smoldering substance, especially tobacco

hard reflection (考えた末) [名] the result of careful thought

arrive at (たどり着く) [動] reach a destination

solution (解決策) [名] a means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation

2時間パイプを吸って考えた末、マシューは問題の解決策にたどり着いた。

Anne was not dressed like the other girls!

アンは他の少女たちのような服を着ていなかった!

The more Matthew thought about the matter the more he was convinced that Anne never had been dressed like the other girls—never since she had come to Green Gables.

the more (ますます) [副] to a greater degree or extent

be convinced (確信する) [動] cause (someone) to believe firmly in the truth of something

be dressed (服を着る) [動] put on clothes

マシューは考えれば考えるほど、アンは他の少女たちのような服を着たことがない、グリーン・ゲイブルズに来て以来一度もないと確信した。

Marilla kept her clothed in plain, dark dresses, all made after the same unvarying pattern.

keep (着せる) [動] to cause to remain in a specified state

unvarying (同じ) [形] not varying; constant

マリラはアンには、どれも同じ型紙で作った地味で暗い色の服を着せていた。

If Matthew knew there was such a thing as fashion in dress it was as much as he did;

dress (服装) [名] the style in which someone dresses

マシューは服装に流行というものがあることは知っていたが、それだけだった。

but he was quite sure that Anne’s sleeves did not look at all like the sleeves the other girls wore.

be quite sure (はっきりとわかる) [動] to be certain about something

look like (似ている) [動] to be similar to something

だが、アンの袖が他の少女たちの袖とは全く違うことははっきりとわかった。

He recalled the cluster of little girls he had seen around her that evening—all gay in waists of red and blue and pink and white—and he wondered why Marilla always kept her so plainly and soberly gowned.

gay (華やか) [形] brightly colored

plainly (地味に) [副] in a simple manner

soberly (地味に) [副] in a serious manner

マシューは、その夜アンの周りにいた少女たちの群れを思い出した。みんな赤や青やピンクや白のウエストを着て華やかだった。マリラがなぜアンにいつも地味で地味な服を着せているのか不思議に思った。

Of course, it must be all right.

must (はずだ) [助] expressing a strong belief that something is the case

もちろん、大丈夫なはずだ。

Marilla knew best and Marilla was bringing her up.

マリラが一番よく知っているし、マリラが育てているのだから。

Probably some wise, inscrutable motive was to be served thereby.

wise (賢い) [形] having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment

inscrutable (不可解な) [形] hard to understand

おそらく、何か賢く、不可解な動機がそこにあったのだろう。

But surely it would do no harm to let the child have one pretty dress—something like Diana Barry always wore.

do no harm (害はない) [動] not cause any damage or injury

しかし、ダイアナ・バリーがいつも着ているような、きれいなドレスを子供に着せてあげても、害はないはずだ。

Matthew decided that he would give her one;

マシューは、彼女にドレスを買ってあげようと決めた。

that surely could not be objected to as an unwarranted putting in of his oar.

object to (反対する) [動] be against something

unwarranted (無用な) [形] not justified or authorized

put in (口を挟む) [動] to say something

oar (干渉) [名] a long pole with a flat blade at one end, used for rowing or steering a boat

マシューが口を挟むのは、無用な干渉とは言えないだろう。

Christmas was only a fortnight off.

Christmas (クリスマス) [名] an annual festival

only (あと) [副] no more than

クリスマスまであと二週間しかなかった。

A nice new dress would be the very thing for a present.

素敵な新しいドレスは、プレゼントにぴったりだろう。

Matthew, with a sigh of satisfaction, put away his pipe and went to bed, while Marilla opened all the doors and aired the house.

bed (寝床) [名] a place where you sleep

air (換気する) [動] to expose to fresh air

マシューは満足のため息をつき、パイプを片付けて寝床についた。その間にマリラはドアを全部開けて、家の換気をした。

The very next evening Matthew betook himself to Carmody to buy the dress, determined to get the worst over and have done with it.

the very next evening (翌日の夕方) [名] the evening of the day after the current day

betake oneself (出かける) [動] go to a place

have done with (終わらせる) [動] finish

翌日の夕方、マシューはドレスを買いにカーモディに出かけた。最悪の状況を乗り越えて、この件を終わらせる決意だった。

It would be, he felt assured, no trifling ordeal.

feel assured (確信する) [動] to be certain about something

trifling (些細な) [形] of little value or importance

彼は、それが決して些細な試練ではないと確信していた。

There were some things Matthew could buy and prove himself no mean bargainer;

prove (証明する) [動] to show or make clear that something is true or valid

mean (下手な) [形] of poor standard or quality

bargainer (交渉人) [名] a person who negotiates

マシューが買えるものもいくつかあり、彼は自分が決して下手な交渉人ではないことを証明した。

but he knew he would be at the mercy of shopkeepers when it came to buying a girl’s dress.

at the mercy of (言いなりになる) [句] to be completely dependent on someone or something

shopkeeper (店主) [名] a person who owns or manages a shop

しかし、女の子のドレスを買うとなるともはや店主の言いなりになるしかないことはわかっていた。

After much cogitation Matthew resolved to go to Samuel Lawson’s store instead of William Blair’s.

after much cogitation (さんざん考えた末) [句] after thinking a lot

resolve (決める) [動] to make a firm decision about something

さんざん考えた末、マシューはウィリアム・ブレアの店ではなく、サミュエル・ローソンの店に行くことに決めた。

To be sure, the Cuthberts always had gone to William Blair’s; it was almost as much a matter of conscience with them as to attend the Presbyterian church and vote Conservative.

Cuthberts (カスバート家) [名] the family name of the Cuthberts

William Blair's (ウィリアム・ブレアの店) [名] the store owned by William Blair

Presbyterian church (長老派教会) [名] a church that adheres to the Calvinist doctrine of predestination

確かに、カスバート家はいつもウィリアム・ブレアの店に行っていた。それは、長老派教会に通い、保守党に投票するのと同じくらい、彼らにとって良心の問題だった。

But William Blair’s two daughters frequently waited on customers there and Matthew held them in absolute dread.

William Blair (ウィリアム・ブレア) [名] a person's name

frequently (よく) [副] often; many times

wait on (応対する) [動] to serve or attend to

customer (客) [名] a person who buys goods or services from a store or business

hold (恐れる) [動] to have or feel

absolute (とても) [形] complete; perfect

dread (恐怖) [名] a feeling of fear or worry

しかし、ウィリアム・ブレアの二人の娘がよく店で客の応対をしており、マシューは彼女たちをとても恐れていた。

He could contrive to deal with them when he knew exactly what he wanted and could point it out;

contrive (工夫する) [動] plan or invent cleverly

deal with (取引する) [動] be concerned with or relate to

point out (指さす) [動] indicate by extending a finger

彼は、自分が欲しいものをはっきりとわかっていて、それを指さすことができれば、彼女たちと取引することができた。

but in such a matter as this, requiring explanation and consultation, Matthew felt that he must be sure of a man behind the counter.

consultation (相談) [名] the action of consulting or discussing

be sure of (確認する) [動] be certain about something

しかし、説明や相談が必要なこのような事柄では、マシューはカウンターの後ろに男性がいることを確認しなければならないと感じていた。

So he would go to Lawson’s, where Samuel or his son would wait on him.

Lawson (ローソン) [名] a Canadian convenience store chain

Samuel (サミュエル) [名] a male given name

だから彼はローソンに行くことにした。そこではサミュエルか彼の息子が彼の応対をしてくれるだろう。

Alas! Matthew did not know that Samuel, in the recent expansion of his business, had set up a lady clerk also;

alas (悲しいかな) [間] an expression of grief, sorrow, or regret

recent (最近) [形] having happened, begun, or been done not long ago or not long before; belonging to a past period of time comparatively close to the present

expansion (拡大) [名] the action of becoming or making something bigger or more extensive

business (事業) [名] a person's regular occupation, profession, or trade

set up (雇う) [動] establish or start

clerk (店員) [名] a person employed in a store or bank to keep records, accounts, or to sell goods

悲しいかな! マシューは、サミュエルが最近事業を拡大して女性店員も雇ったことを知らなかった。

she was a niece of his wife’s and a very dashing young person indeed, with a huge, drooping pompadour, big, rolling brown eyes, and a most extensive and bewildering smile.

niece (姪) [名] the daughter of one's brother or sister

dashing (威勢のいい) [形] bold and confident in style or behavior

drooping (垂れ下がった) [形] hanging or bending downward

pompadour (ポンパドール) [名] a woman's hairstyle in which the hair is swept up from the forehead and temples

rolling (丸い) [形] moving or able to move on wheels

extensive (広い) [形] covering a large area

bewildering (当惑させる) [形] causing confusion or puzzlement

彼女は彼の妻の姪で、巨大な垂れ下がったポンパドール、大きくて丸い茶色の目、そして最も広く当惑させる笑顔を持つ、実に威勢のいい若者だった。

She was dressed with exceeding smartness and wore several bangle bracelets that glittered and rattled and tinkled with every movement of her hands.

exceed (超える) [動] be greater than or go beyond (a limit, expectation, or standard)

smartness (おしゃれ) [名] the quality of being smart

bracelet (ブレスレット) [名] an ornament or band worn around the wrist

rattle (音を立てる) [動] make a rapid succession of short, sharp sounds

tinkle (音を立てる) [動] make or cause to make a light, clear ringing sound

彼女は非常におしゃれな服を着て、手の動きに合わせてキラキラと音を立てるバングルブレスレットを何本も身につけていた。

Matthew was covered with confusion at finding her there at all;

be covered with (覆われる) [動] to be covered with something

confusion (混乱) [名] a state of being uncertain about something

マシューは彼女がそこにいることに気づいて混乱した。

and those bangles completely wrecked his wits at one fell swoop.

wreck (破壊する) [動] cause the destruction of

wit (知恵) [名] the ability to think and reason in a clever and humorous way

そして、それらのバングルは一撃で彼の知恵を完全に破壊した。

“What can I do for you this evening, Mr. Cuthbert?” Miss Lucilla Harris inquired, briskly and ingratiatingly, tapping the counter with both hands.

do for (する) [動] to provide a service for

Miss Lucilla Harris (ルシラ・ハリスさん) [名] a woman named Lucilla Harris

ingratiatingly (愛想よく) [副] in a way that is intended to make someone like you

counter (カウンター) [名] a long flat surface in a shop or bar on which goods or food are served or sold

「今夜は何かご用でしょうか、カスバートさん?」と、ルシラ・ハリスさんは両手でカウンターを軽く叩きながら、元気よく愛想よく尋ねた。

“Have you any—any—any—well now, say any garden rakes?” stammered Matthew.

garden rake (庭の熊手) [名] a rake used for gardening

「何か、何か、何か、ええと、庭の熊手はありますか?」とマシューはどもった。

Miss Harris looked somewhat surprised, as well she might, to hear a man inquiring for garden rakes in the middle of December.

Miss Harris (ハリスさん) [名] a woman

somewhat (少し) [副] to a small extent

as well (同様に) [副] in addition

ハリスさんは、12月中旬に庭の熊手を求める男性の声を聞いて、少し驚いたようだった。

“I believe we have one or two left over,” she said, “but they’re upstairs in the lumber room.

one or two (1つか2つ) [名] a small number

left over (残っている) [形] remaining after the main part has been used

lumber room (物置) [名] a room where disused or bulky articles are stored

「1つか2つ残っていると思うけど、2階の物置にあるよ。

I’ll go and see.”

見てきます」

During her absence Matthew collected his scattered senses for another effort.

collect (奮い立たせる) [動] bring or gather together

彼女がいない間に、マシューは散らばった感覚をもう一度奮い立たせた。

When Miss Harris returned with the rake and cheerfully inquired: “Anything else tonight, Mr. Cuthbert?”

rake (熊手) [名] a tool with a long handle and a row of metal teeth, used for gathering leaves, grass, etc.

ハリスさんが熊手を持って戻ってきて、「今夜は他に何かありますか、カスバートさん?」と陽気に尋ねた。

Matthew took his courage in both hands and replied: “Well now, since you suggest it, I might as well—take—that is—look at—buy some—some hayseed.”

take one's courage in both hands (勇気をつかむ) [動] to do something that you are afraid of doing

reply (答える) [動] say something in response

as well (も) [副] in addition; also

take (買う) [動] buy

hayseed (干し草の種) [名] a seed of any of various grasses grown for hay

マシューは両手で勇気をつかんで答えた。「そうか、そう言われると、私も、そう、つまり、見てみて、いくつか、いくつかの干し草の種を買おうかな」

Miss Harris had heard Matthew Cuthbert called odd.

ハリスさんはマシュー・カスバートが変わり者と呼ばれているのを聞いたことがある。

She now concluded that he was entirely crazy.

彼女は今、彼が完全に狂っていると結論を下した。

“We only keep hayseed in the spring,” she explained loftily.

「干し草の種は春にしか置いてないんです」と彼女は高慢に説明した。

“We’ve none on hand just now.”

have none on hand (手元にない) [動] not have any of something available

「今は手元にありません」

“Oh, certainly—certainly—just as you say,” stammered unhappy Matthew, seizing the rake and making for the door.

certainly (もちろん) [副] without doubt

make for (向かう) [動] go in the direction of

「ああ、もちろん、もちろん、おっしゃる通りです」と不幸なマシューはどもり、熊手を取り、ドアに向かった。

At the threshold he recollected that he had not paid for it and he turned miserably back.

turn back (引き返す) [動] go back in the direction from which you came

敷居のところで、彼は熊手の代金を払っていないことを思い出し、惨めにも引き返した。

While Miss Harris was counting out his change he rallied his powers for a final desperate attempt.

count out (数える) [動] count one by one

change (おつり) [名] money returned to a customer when the amount paid is more than the amount due

rally (振り絞る) [動] gather or bring together for a common purpose

attempt (試み) [名] an act of trying to do something

ハリスさんがおつりを数えている間に、彼は最後の必死の試みのために力を振り絞った。

“Well now—if it isn’t too much trouble—I might as well—that is—I’d like to look at—at—some sugar.”

too much trouble (あまり面倒) [名] a lot of difficulty or work

some sugar (砂糖を少し) [名] a type of carbohydrate that is a common ingredient in food

「ええと、もしあまり面倒でなければ、私も、つまり、砂糖を少し見たいのですが」

“White or brown?” queried Miss Harris patiently.

「白か茶色か?」とハリスさんは辛抱強く尋ねた。

“Oh—well now—brown,” said Matthew feebly.

「ああ、ええと、茶色」とマシューは弱々しく言った。

“There’s a barrel of it over there,” said Miss Harris, shaking her bangles at it.

barrel (樽) [名] a round container with flat ends made of wood or metal

over there (あそこ) [副] in that place

shaking (鳴らしながら) [動] move or cause to move up and down or from side to side with small rapid movements

「あそこに樽があるよ」とハリスさんは腕輪を鳴らしながら言った。

“It’s the only kind we have.”

「うちにあるのはそれだけよ」

“I’ll—I’ll take twenty pounds of it,” said Matthew, with beads of perspiration standing on his forehead.

twenty pounds (20ポンド) [名] a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces

with (浮かべながら) [前] having or possessing

beads of perspiration (汗) [名] a small drop of sweat

standing (浮かべながら) [動] be in or assume a position in which you put your weight on your feet but not on your knees

「それ、20ポンドください」とマシューは額に汗を浮かべながら言った。

Matthew had driven halfway home before he was his own man again.

halfway (半分ほど) [副] to the extent of half

before (~する前に) [接] during the period of time prior to

be one's own man (落ち着きを取り戻す) [熟] to be independent and self-reliant

マシューは家まで半分ほど帰って来たところで、ようやく落ち着きを取り戻した。

It had been a gruesome experience, but it served him right, he thought, for committing the heresy of going to a strange store.

gruesome (恐ろしい) [形] causing disgust or horror

serve (当たる) [動] be deserved by

恐ろしい経験だったが、見知らぬ店に行くという異端を犯した罰が当たったのだと思った。

When he reached home he hid the rake in the tool house, but the sugar he carried in to Marilla.

tool house (道具小屋) [名] a small building for storing tools

家に着くと、熊手は道具小屋に隠したが、砂糖はマリラに渡した。

“Brown sugar!” exclaimed Marilla.

brown sugar (黒砂糖) [名] a type of sugar that is brown in color

「黒砂糖!」マリラは叫んだ。

“Whatever possessed you to get so much?

so much (こんなにたくさん) [代] a lot; a great deal

「いったい何を思ってこんなにたくさん買ってきたの?

You know I never use it except for the hired man’s porridge or black fruit cake.

hired man (雇い人) [名] a person who is hired to work for another

porridge (おかゆ) [名] a dish made from oatmeal or another meal or cereal boiled in water or milk

black fruit cake (黒いフルーツケーキ) [名] a cake made with dried fruits and nuts

雇い人のおかゆか黒いフルーツケーキ以外には使わないって知ってるでしょ。

Jerry’s gone and I’ve made my cake long ago.

be gone (行ってしまう) [動] to leave a place

ジェリーは行ってしまったし、ケーキはずっと前に作ったよ。

It’s not good sugar, either—it’s coarse and dark—William Blair doesn’t usually keep sugar like that.”

coarse (粗い) [形] rough or harsh in texture

usually (普通) [副] under normal conditions

いい砂糖でもないよね、粗くて黒い、ウィリアム・ブレアは普通こんな砂糖は置いてないよ。」

“I—I thought it might come in handy sometime,” said Matthew, making good his escape.

come in handy (役に立つ) [動] be useful or convenient

sometime (いつか) [副] at some time in the future

make good one's escape (逃げ出す) [動] to get away from a place or situation

「私は、私は、いつか役に立つかもしれないと思ったんだ」マシューは逃げ出した。

When Matthew came to think the matter over he decided that a woman was required to cope with the situation.

come to think (考え直す) [動] to change one's mind

decide (判断する) [動] to make a decision about something

マシューは考え直して、この状況に対処するには女性が必要だと判断した。

Marilla was out of the question.

be out of the question (論外である) [動] not worth considering; not possible

マリラは論外だった。

Matthew felt sure she would throw cold water on his project at once.

feel sure (確信する) [動] to be certain about something

throw cold water (冷水を浴びせる) [動] to be discouraging or negative about something

マシューは彼女がすぐに彼の計画に冷水を浴びせるだろうと確信していた。

Remained only Mrs. Lynde;

残るはリンド夫人だけだった。

for of no other woman in Avonlea would Matthew have dared to ask advice.

マシューがアドバイスを求める勇気のある女性はアヴォンリーには他にいなかった。

To Mrs. Lynde he went accordingly, and that good lady promptly took the matter out of the harassed man’s hands.

harassed (悩める) [形] subject to aggressive pressure or intimidation

彼はリンド夫人の所へ行き、その善良な女性はすぐにその問題を悩める男性の手から取り上げた。

“Pick out a dress for you to give Anne?

「あなたがアンにあげるためのドレスを選ぶの?

To be sure I will.

will (する) [助] expressing intention, determination, or willingness

確かにそうするよ。

I’m going to Carmody tomorrow and I’ll attend to it.

attend to (頼む) [動] deal with or take care of

明日カーモディに行くから、そのついでに頼んでおくよ。

Have you something particular in mind?

have something in mind (考えていることがある) [動] to be thinking of something

何か特別に考えていることがあるの?

No?

違うの?

Well, I’ll just go by my own judgment then.

じゃあ、私の判断で決めるよ。

I believe a nice rich brown would just suit Anne, and William Blair has some new gloria in that’s real pretty.

rich (濃い) [形] having a high value or quality

gloria (グロリア) [名] a person's name

素敵な濃い茶色がアンにはちょうど合うと思うし、ウィリアム・ブレアには本当にきれいな新しいグロリアがあるよ。

Perhaps you’d like me to make it up for her, too, seeing that if Marilla was to make it Anne would probably get wind of it before the time and spoil the surprise?

make it up (作る) [動] to create or invent something

マリラが作ったらアンが事前に察知してサプライズが台無しになるかもしれないから、私に作らせたいのかしら?

Well, I’ll do it.

じゃあ、私がやるよ。

No, it isn’t a mite of trouble.

いいえ、少しも面倒ではありません。

I like sewing.

私は裁縫が好きです。

I’ll make it to fit my niece, Jenny Gillis, for she and Anne are as like as two peas as far as figure goes.”

Jenny Gillis (ジェニー・ギリス) [名] a character in the story

as like as two peas (そっくり) [熟] very similar

私の姪のジェニー・ギリスに合わせて作ります。彼女とアンは体型がそっくりですから。」

“Well now, I’m much obliged,” said Matthew, “and—and—I dunno—but I’d like—I think they make the sleeves different nowadays to what they used to be.

I’m much obliged (どうもありがとう) [句] I am very grateful

and—and—I dunno—but I’d like— (そして、そして、わからないけど、でも、私は) [句] and, and, I don't know, but I'd like

they make (作り方が) [句] the way they make

the sleeves (袖) [名] the part of a garment that covers the arm

to what they used to be (昔と) [句] to what they were in the past

「ああ、どうもありがとう」とマシューは言った。「そして、そして、わからないけど、でも、私は、最近は袖の作り方が昔と違うと思うんだ。

If it wouldn’t be asking too much I—I’d like them made in the new way.”

ask (注文する) [動] say that you want something

あまり注文しすぎでなければ、新しい方法で作ってほしいんだ。」

“Puffs? Of course. You needn’t worry a speck more about it, Matthew. I’ll make it up in the very latest fashion,” said Mrs. Lynde.

speck (少し) [名] a tiny spot or particle

「パフ? もちろん。それについてはもう心配しなくていいよ、マシュー。最新の流行で仕立ててあげるよ」とリンド夫人は言った。

To herself she added when Matthew had gone:

マシューが帰った後、彼女は独り言を言った。

“It’ll be a real satisfaction to see that poor child wearing something decent for once.

decent (いい) [形] of an acceptable standard; satisfactory

for once (一度) [副] on this occasion only; exceptionally

「あのかわいそうな子が、一度でもいい服を着ているのを見るのは本当に満足感があるよ。

The way Marilla dresses her is positively ridiculous, that’s what, and I’ve ached to tell her so plainly a dozen times.

dress (着せる) [動] put clothes on someone

マリラが彼女に着せる服は本当にばかげているよ、そうよ、そして私は何度も彼女にそうはっきり言いたくてたまらなかったの。

I’ve held my tongue though, for I can see Marilla doesn’t want advice and she thinks she knows more about bringing children up than I do for all she’s an old maid.

でも私は口を閉ざしていたよ、だってマリラはアドバイスを欲しがっていないし、彼女は私よりも子育てについてよく知っていると思っているの、彼女は独身なのに。

But that’s always the way.

でもいつもそうよね。

Folks that has brought up children know that there’s no hard and fast method in the world that’ll suit every child.

hard and fast (厳格な) [形] strict and inflexible

子供を育てたことがある人なら、この世にすべての子供に合うような厳格な方法なんてないことを知っているよ。

But them as never have think it’s all as plain and easy as Rule of Three—just set your three terms down so fashion, and the sum ‘ll work out correct.

Rule of Three (三の法則) [名] a method of finding the fourth proportional to three numbers

set down (並べる) [動] to put something in a particular place

でも、子供を育てた経験のない人は、三の法則のように単純で簡単だと思っているのよ、三つの項を適当に並べれば、答えは正しく出てくるってね。

But flesh and blood don’t come under the head of arithmetic and that’s where Marilla Cuthbert makes her mistake.

come under (当てはまる) [動] be included in a particular category

make a mistake (間違える) [動] to do something that is not correct or right

でも、生身の人間は算数には当てはまらないのよ、そこがマリラ・カスバートが間違っているところなの。

I suppose she’s trying to cultivate a spirit of humility in Anne by dressing her as she does;

humility (謙虚) [名] the quality or state of being humble

彼女はあんなに地味な服を着せることで、アンに謙虚な精神を育てようとしているんだと思うよ。

but it’s more likely to cultivate envy and discontent.

envy (嫉妬) [名] a feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck

discontent (不満) [名] a feeling of dissatisfaction

でも、それよりも嫉妬や不満を育ててしまう可能性の方が高いよ。

I’m sure the child must feel the difference between her clothes and the other girls’.

あの子は自分の服と他の女の子たちの服の違いを感じているに違いないよ。

But to think of Matthew taking notice of it!

take notice of (気づく) [動] become aware of; observe

でも、マシューがそれに気づいたなんて!

That man is waking up after being asleep for over sixty years.”

sixty years (60年) [名] the period of time equal to 60 years

あの人は60年以上も眠り続けた後で目覚めているんだ。」

Marilla knew all the following fortnight that Matthew had something on his mind, but what it was she could not guess, until Christmas Eve, when Mrs. Lynde brought up the new dress.

have something on one's mind (心配事がある) [動] to be thinking about something that is worrying you

Christmas Eve (クリスマスイブ) [名] the day before Christmas Day

bring up (話題を持ち出す) [動] to mention or talk about something

マリラはその後2週間、マシューが何か心配事があることに気づいていたが、それが何なのかは、クリスマスイブにリンド夫人が新しいドレスの話題を持ち出すまで、見当もつかなかった。

Marilla behaved pretty well on the whole, although it is very likely she distrusted Mrs. Lynde’s diplomatic explanation that she had made the dress because Matthew was afraid Anne would find out about it too soon if Marilla made it.

on the whole (全体的に) [副] considering everything

distrust (信じない) [動] have no trust in

diplomatic (外交的な) [形] of or concerning the relations between different countries or states

マリラは、マシューがマリラが作ったらアンがすぐに気づいてしまうのではないかと心配したため、自分がドレスを作ったというリンド夫人の外交的な説明を信じていなかった可能性が高いが、全体的にはかなりうまく振る舞った。

“So this is what Matthew has been looking so mysterious over and grinning about to himself for two weeks, is it?” she said a little stiffly but tolerantly.

grin (ニヤニヤする) [動] smile broadly

tolerantly (寛容に) [副] in a way that shows willingness to accept behavior and beliefs that are different from one's own

「これがマシューが2週間もの間、とても神秘的に見ていたものであり、自分自身にニヤニヤしていたものなのね?」と彼女は少し堅苦しく、しかし寛容に言った。

“I knew he was up to some foolishness.

be up to (企む) [動] be doing something that is not good

foolishness (馬鹿げたこと) [名] the quality or state of being foolish

「彼が何か馬鹿げたことを企んでいるのは分かっていたよ。

Well, I must say I don’t think Anne needed any more dresses.

まあ、私はアンにこれ以上ドレスは必要なかったと思うよ。

I made her three good, warm, serviceable ones this fall, and anything more is sheer extravagance.

this fall (この秋) [名] the season of the year between summer and winter

sheer (全く) [形] nothing more or less than

extravagance (贅沢) [名] the spending of money in a careless or wasteful way

私はこの秋、彼女に3着の良い、暖かく、実用的なドレスを作ってあげたし、それ以上は全く贅沢よ。

There’s enough material in those sleeves alone to make a waist, I declare there is.

material (生地) [名] a substance from which something is or can be made

あの袖だけでもウエストを作るのに十分な生地があるよ、確かにそうよ。

You’ll just pamper Anne’s vanity, Matthew, and she’s as vain as a peacock now.

pamper (甘やかす) [動] treat with excessive indulgence

peacock (孔雀) [名] a large ground-dwelling bird of the pheasant family, native to southern Asia and having a fanlike crest of feathers and a long tail marked with iridescent eyelike spots

あなたはただアンの虚栄心を甘やかすだけよ、マシュー、彼女は今や孔雀のように虚栄心が強いのよ。

Well, I hope she’ll be satisfied at last, for I know she’s been hankering after those silly sleeves ever since they came in, although she never said a word after the first.

be satisfied (満足する) [動] be happy with something

come in (流行する) [動] become fashionable

although (けど) [接] but

never (一言も) [副] not at all

まあ、彼女がやっと満足してくれるといいよ、だって彼女は流行してからずっとあのばかげた袖を欲しがっていたのは知っているよ、最初に言った後は一言も言わなかったけど。

The puffs have been getting bigger and more ridiculous right along;

パフはずっと大きくなり、もっとばかげたものになってきている。

they’re as big as balloons now.

as big as (~と同じくらい大きい) [形] of the same size as

balloon (風船) [名] a small rubber bag that can be blown up with air or gas

今や風船のように大きい。

Next year anybody who wears them will have to go through a door sideways.”

来年はそれを着る人は誰でもドアを横向きに通らなければならないよ。」

Christmas morning broke on a beautiful white world.

Christmas morning (クリスマスの朝) [名] the morning of December 25th

break (明ける) [動] (of a day) begin

クリスマスの朝は美しい白い世界に明けた。

It had been a very mild December and people had looked forward to a green Christmas; but just enough snow fell softly in the night to transfigure Avonlea.

green Christmas (緑のクリスマス) [名] a Christmas without snow

just enough (ちょうど十分な) [形] the right amount of something

transfigure (変貌させる) [動] to change the appearance or form of something completely

とても穏やかな12月で、人々は緑のクリスマスを楽しみにしてたが、夜にちょうど十分な雪が降り、アヴォンリーを変貌させた。

Anne peeped out from her frosted gable window with delighted eyes.

アンは霜のついた切妻窓から喜びの目を覗かせた。

The firs in the Haunted Wood were all feathery and wonderful;

幽霊の森のモミの木はすべて羽毛のようで素晴らしかった。

the birches and wild cherry trees were outlined in pearl;

白樺と野生の桜の木は真珠で縁取られていた。

the plowed fields were stretches of snowy dimples;

plowed field (耕された畑) [名] a field that has been plowed

stretch (広がる) [動] extend in a specified direction

snowy dimple (雪のくぼみ) [名] a small depression in the snow

耕された畑は雪のくぼみが広がっていた。

and there was a crisp tang in the air that was glorious.

tang (刺激) [名] a strong, sharp, or distinctive flavor or odor

そして空気中には素晴らしいパリッとした刺激があった。

Anne ran downstairs singing until her voice reechoed through Green Gables.

run downstairs (階下に駆け下りる) [動] move quickly by foot

reecho (響き渡る) [動] echo repeatedly

アンは歌いながら階下に駆け下り、その声はグリーン・ゲイブルズ中に響き渡った。

“Merry Christmas, Marilla! Merry Christmas, Matthew! Isn’t it a lovely Christmas? I’m so glad it’s white.

Merry Christmas (メリークリスマス) [名] a greeting used on Christmas

「メリークリスマス、マリラ! メリークリスマス、マシュー! 素敵なクリスマスでしょう? 雪が降って嬉しいよ。

Any other kind of Christmas doesn’t seem real, does it?

do (そう思わない) [動] perform or carry out

他のクリスマスなんて本物とは思えないよ、そう思わない?

I don’t like green Christmases. They’re not green—they’re just nasty faded browns and grays.

nasty (汚い) [形] highly unpleasant, especially to the senses

緑のクリスマスは好きじゃないよ。緑じゃないもの、ただの汚い色あせた茶色と灰色だもの。

What makes people call them green?

どうして緑なんて呼ぶのかしら?

Why—why—Matthew, is that for me?

for (に) [前] used to indicate the person or thing that benefits from an action

どうして、どうして、マシュー、これ私に?

Oh, Matthew!”

ああ、マシュー!」

Matthew had sheepishly unfolded the dress from its paper swathings and held it out with a deprecatory glance at Marilla, who feigned to be contemptuously filling the teapot, but nevertheless watched the scene out of the corner of her eye with a rather interested air.

unfold (取り出す) [動] open or spread out from a folded state

swathing (包装) [名] a wrapping or binding

feign (ふりをする) [動] pretend to be or do something

contemptuously (軽蔑したように) [副] in a scornful or disrespectful way

scene (様子) [名] the place where an event occurs

interested (興味津々) [形] having or showing curiosity or concern about something

マシューは恥ずかしそうに包装紙からドレスを取り出し、マリラに申し訳なさそうな視線を送りながら差し出した。マリラは軽蔑したようにティーポットに湯を注ぐふりをしていたが、それでも興味津々といった様子でその様子を横目で眺めていた。

Anne took the dress and looked at it in reverent silence.

アンはドレスを受け取り、敬虔な沈黙の中でそれを見つめた。

Oh, how pretty it was—a lovely soft brown gloria with all the gloss of silk;

ああ、なんてきれいなんだろう、絹の光沢のある、美しい柔らかい茶色のグロリア。

a skirt with dainty frills and shirrings;

dainty (上品な) [形] of delicate beauty

shirring (シャーリング) [名] a gathering of fabric by means of several rows of stitching

スカートには上品なフリルとシャーリングが施されている。

a waist elaborately pintucked in the most fashionable way, with a little ruffle of filmy lace at the neck.

elaborately (精巧に) [副] in a complex and detailed way

pintucked (ピンタック) [動] to make a series of small tucks in a garment

ウエストは最もファッショナブルな方法で精巧にピンタックされ、首元には薄いレースのフリルが施されている。

But the sleeves—they were the crowning glory!

crowning glory (最高の栄誉) [名] the most successful achievement or event in a series

しかし、袖は、それが最高の栄誉だった!

Long elbow cuffs, and above them two beautiful puffs divided by rows of shirring and bows of brown-silk ribbon.

cuff (カフス) [名] a band of material around the wrist on a shirt or coat

row (列) [名] a series of people or things arranged in a straight line

bow (弓) [名] a curved piece of wood or plastic with a string stretched between its ends, used for shooting arrows

長い肘のカフスと、その上にはシャーリングの列と茶色のシルクのリボンの弓で分割された2つの美しいパフ。

“That’s a Christmas present for you, Anne,” said Matthew shyly.

Christmas present (クリスマスプレゼント) [名] a gift given on Christmas

「それは君へのクリスマスプレゼントだよ、アン」とマシューは恥ずかしそうに言った。

“Why—why—Anne, don’t you like it?

「どうして、どうして、アン、気に入らないのか?

Well now—well now.”

well now (えっと) [間] used to express hesitation or surprise

えっと、えっと」

For Anne’s eyes had suddenly filled with tears.

アンの目が突然涙でいっぱいになったからだ。

“Like it! Oh, Matthew!” Anne laid the dress over a chair and clasped her hands.

「気に入る! ああ、マシュー!」アンはドレスを椅子の上に置き、手を握りしめた。

“Matthew, it’s perfectly exquisite.

「マシュー、とても素敵。

Oh, I can never thank you enough.

can never (どんなに〜してもしきれない) [助] not ever be able to

ああ、どんなに感謝してもしきれないよ。

Look at those sleeves!

those (あの) [形] used to refer to a person or thing that is near the speaker or that has already been mentioned

あの袖を見て!

Oh, it seems to me this must be a happy dream.”

ああ、これは幸せな夢に違いないよ」

“Well, well, let us have breakfast,” interrupted Marilla.

have breakfast (朝食にする) [動] eat breakfast

interrupt (割って入る) [動] to stop someone from doing or saying something by saying or doing something yourself

「さあ、さあ、朝食にしましょう」とマリラが割って入った。

“I must say, Anne, I don’t think you needed the dress;

must say (正直に言う) [動] to be honest

「正直に言うけど、アン、あなたにドレスは必要なかったと思うよ。

but since Matthew has got it for you, see that you take good care of it.

get (買ってくれた) [動] obtain by purchase

take care of (大事にする) [動] be responsible for the care of

でもマシューが買ってくれたんだから、大事にしなさい。

There’s a hair ribbon Mrs. Lynde left for you.

hair ribbon (髪飾り) [名] a ribbon used to tie or decorate the hair

リンド夫人があなたに残していった髪飾りがあるよ。

It’s brown, to match the dress.

match (合う) [動] be equal to or correspond to in quality, value, or size

ドレスに合うように茶色よ。

Come now, sit in.”

さあ、座りなさい」

“I don’t see how I’m going to eat breakfast,” said Anne rapturously.

eat breakfast (朝食を食べる) [動] eat the first meal of the day

「朝食なんて食べられないよ」とアンはうっとりと言った。

“Breakfast seems so commonplace at such an exciting moment.

「こんなわくわくする時に朝食なんてありきたりすぎるよ。

I’d rather feast my eyes on that dress.

feast one's eyes on (眺める) [動] to look at something with great pleasure

あのドレスを眺めていたいよ。

I’m so glad that puffed sleeves are still fashionable.

be still fashionable (まだ流行っている) [動] be still in fashion

パフスリーブがまだ流行っていてよかったよ。

It did seem to me that I’d never get over it if they went out before I had a dress with them.

私がドレスを着る前に花が散ってしまったら、私は立ち直れない気がした。

I’d never have felt quite satisfied, you see.

feel satisfied (満足感を得る) [動] to be happy with something

you see (だって) [間] used to introduce or emphasize a statement

だって、私は満足感を得られなかったでしょう。

It was lovely of Mrs. Lynde to give me the ribbon too.

リンド夫人がリボンもくれたのは素敵だったよ。

I feel that I ought to be a very good girl indeed.

私は本当に良い子にならなければいけないと思う。

It’s at times like this I’m sorry I’m not a model little girl;

like this (こういう) [形] of this or that kind

I'm sorry (後悔する) [動] feel bad about something

こういう時、私は模範的な少女ではないことを後悔する。

and I always resolve that I will be in future.

resolve (決心する) [動] reach, make, or come to a decision about something

そして、私はいつも将来はそうしようと決心する。

But somehow it’s hard to carry out your resolutions when irresistible temptations come.

carry out (実行する) [動] to do or complete something

resolution (決意) [名] a firm decision to do or not to do something

しかし、どうしようもない誘惑が来ると、決意を実行するのは難しい。

Still, I really will make an extra effort after this.”

make an effort (努力する) [動] try hard to do or achieve something

after this (この後) [名] the time that comes after the present

それでも、私はこの後本当に努力するつもりだ。」

When the commonplace breakfast was over Diana appeared, crossing the white log bridge in the hollow, a gay little figure in her crimson ulster.

gay (陽気な) [形] cheerful and lighthearted

ulster (アルスター) [名] a long, loose overcoat made of heavy cloth

ありきたりの朝食が終わると、ダイアナがくぼ地の白い丸太橋を渡って現れた。深紅のアルスターを着た陽気な小さな姿だった。

Anne flew down the slope to meet her.

fly (駆け下りる) [動] move or travel very fast

アンは彼女に会うために坂を駆け下りた。

“Merry Christmas, Diana!

「メリークリスマス、ダイアナ!

And oh, it’s a wonderful Christmas.

ああ、なんて素晴らしいクリスマスなんだろう。

I’ve something splendid to show you.

have something (何かがある) [動] to possess, own, or hold

あなたに見せたいものがあるの。

Matthew has given me the loveliest dress, with such sleeves.

マシューがこんな袖のついた素敵なドレスをくれたの。

I couldn’t even imagine any nicer.”

any nicer (これ以上素敵なもの) [名] something that is more pleasant or attractive

これ以上素敵なものなんて想像できないよ」

“I’ve got something more for you,” said Diana breathlessly.

「あなたにもう一つ何かがあるの」とダイアナは息を切らして言った。

“Here—this box. Aunt Josephine sent us out a big box with ever so many things in it—and this is for you.

here (これ) [間] used to call attention to something

box (箱) [名] a container with a flat base and sides, typically with a lid

for (への) [前] in the direction of; toward

「これ、この箱。ジョセフィンおばさんがたくさんのものが入った大きな箱を送ってくれたの。これはあなたへのものよ。

I’d have brought it over last night, but it didn’t come until after dark, and I never feel very comfortable coming through the Haunted Wood in the dark now.”

昨夜持ってきたかったんだけど、暗くなるまで届かなくて、今は暗闇の中お化けの森を通ってくるのは気味が悪いの」

Anne opened the box and peeped in.

アンは箱を開けて中を覗き込んだ。

First a card with “For the Anne-girl and Merry Christmas,” written on it;

for (へ) [前] intended to belong to or be used by

最初に「アンちゃんへ、メリークリスマス」と書かれたカード。

and then, a pair of the daintiest little kid slippers, with beaded toes and satin bows and glistening buckles.

kid (子供用) [名] a young person

satin (サテン) [名] a smooth, shiny fabric

buckle (バックル) [名] a device with a clasp that fastens two parts of a belt, strap, or garment together

そして、ビーズが付いたつま先とサテンのリボンと輝くバックルがついた、とても上品な小さな子供用スリッパ。

“Oh,” said Anne, “Diana, this is too much.

「ああ」とアンは言った。「ダイアナ、これはとても素敵。

I must be dreaming.”

be dreaming (夢を見ている) [動] be in a state of sleep in which you have dreams

夢を見ているに違いないよ。」

“I call it providential,” said Diana.

「私はこれを天の配剤と呼ぶよ」とダイアナは言った。

“You won’t have to borrow Ruby’s slippers now, and that’s a blessing, for they’re two sizes too big for you, and it would be awful to hear a fairy shuffling.

shuffle (引きずる) [動] walk or move by dragging one's feet

「もうルビーのスリッパを借りなくて済むよ、それは幸いなことよ、だって、あなたには二サイズも大きすぎるし、妖精がスリッパを引きずる音を聞くのはひどいでしょう。

Josie Pye would be delighted.

ジョージー・パイは喜ぶでしょうね。

Mind you, Rob Wright went home with Gertie Pye from the practice night before last.

mind (でもね) [間] used to introduce a new topic or to express a reservation

Rob Wright (ロブ・ライト) [名] a person's name

before last (おととい) [名] the day before yesterday

でもね、ロブ・ライトは、おとといの夜の練習からガーティ・パイと一緒に帰ったのよ。

Did you ever hear anything equal to that?”

equal (聞いたことある) [形] the same in quantity, size, value, or status

そんなこと聞いたことある?」

All the Avonlea scholars were in a fever of excitement that day, for the hall had to be decorated

その日、アヴォンリーの生徒たちはみんな興奮の熱に浮かれていた。

and a last grand rehearsal held.

hold (行う) [動] to have or keep in one's hand or hands

rehearsal (リハーサル) [名] a practice session in preparation for a public performance

ホールの飾りつけや最後の大リハーサルがあったからだ。

The concert came off in the evening and was a pronounced success.

come off (開かれる) [動] take place

pronounced (大) [形] very great or intense

コンサートは夕方開かれ、大成功だった。

The little hall was crowded;

crowded (満員) [形] full of people

小さなホールは満員だった。

all the performers did excellently well, but Anne was the bright particular star of the occasion, as even envy, in the shape of Josie Pye, dared not deny.

do excellently well (とてもよくやる) [動] perform very well

star (花形) [名] a famous person

occasion (その中でも) [名] a particular time

出演者はみんなとてもよくやったが、アンはその中でもひときわ輝く花形だった。ジョージー・パイのような嫉妬深い子でさえ、それを否定することはできなかった。

“Oh, hasn’t it been a brilliant evening?” sighed Anne, when it was all over and she and Diana were walking home together under a dark, starry sky.

brilliant (すばらしい) [形] very bright or vivid

all over (すべてが終わり) [名] finished; ended

「ああ、すばらしい夜だったよね?」とアンはため息をついた。すべてが終わり、アンとダイアナは暗い星空の下を一緒に歩いて帰っていた。

“Everything went off very well,” said Diana practically.

go off (うまくいく) [動] happen or take place

「すべてがうまくいったよね」とダイアナは実際的に言った。

“I guess we must have made as much as ten dollars.

make (稼ぐ) [動] earn or cause to earn

ten dollars (10ドル) [名] a unit of money equal to ten times one dollar

「10ドルくらいは稼げたと思うよ。

Mind you, Mr. Allan is going to send an account of it to the Charlottetown papers.”

Mr. Allan (アラン先生) [名] a teacher

アラン先生がシャーロッタウンの新聞に報告を送ってくれるんだって。」

“Oh, Diana, will we really see our names in print?

print (印刷) [名] the production of books, magazines, and other material by a machine that puts words or pictures onto paper

「ああ、ダイアナ、本当に私たちの名前が印刷されるのかしら?

It makes me thrill to think of it.

thrill (ワクワクする) [動] feel a sudden intense feeling of excitement or pleasure

考えるとワクワクするよ。

Your solo was perfectly elegant, Diana.

solo (ソロ) [名] a piece of music for one performer

ダイアナ、あなたのソロは完璧に優雅だったよ。

I felt prouder than you did when it was encored.

proud (誇らしい) [形] feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions or those of someone with whom one is closely associated

encore (アンコール) [名] a repeated or additional performance of an item at the end of a concert, as called for by an audience

アンコールされた時、あなた以上に誇らしく感じたよ。

I just said to myself, ‘It is my dear bosom friend who is so honored.’”

be honored (名誉なことになっている) [動] to be given a special privilege or distinction

心の中で「私の親友がこんなにも名誉なことになっている」って言ったのよ」

“Well, your recitations just brought down the house, Anne.

bring down the house (会場を沸かせる) [動] to get a lot of applause from the audience

「あなたの朗読は会場を沸かせたよ、アン。

That sad one was simply splendid.”

あの悲しい詩は素晴らしかったよ」

“Oh, I was so nervous, Diana.

「ああ、緊張したよ、ダイアナ。

When Mr. Allan called out my name I really cannot tell how I ever got up on that platform.

call out (呼ぶ) [動] to say something loudly

get up (上がる) [動] to move to a higher position

platform (演壇) [名] a raised area of floor in a room or building

アラン先生が私の名前を呼んだ時、どうやってあの演壇に上がったのか本当にわからないよ。

I felt as if a million eyes were looking at me and through me, and for one dreadful moment I was sure I couldn’t begin at all.

何百万もの目が私を、そして私の中を見ているように感じて、一瞬、恐ろしくて、絶対に始められないと思ったよ。

Then I thought of my lovely puffed sleeves and took courage.

take courage (勇気を出す) [動] to become brave

でも、私の素敵なパフスリーブを思い出して勇気を出したの。

I knew that I must live up to those sleeves, Diana.

live up to (恥じない生き方をする) [動] to be as good as or better than expected

あのパフスリーブに恥じない生き方をしなければいけないと思ったのよ、ダイアナ。

So I started in, and my voice seemed to be coming from ever so far away.

start in (話し始める) [動] begin to speak

それで、話し始めたんだけど、自分の声がとても遠くから聞こえてくるようだったよ。

I just felt like a parrot.

feel like (気分になる) [動] to be in the mood for

parrot (オウム) [名] a kind of bird

まるでオウムになった気分だったよ。

It’s providential that I practiced those recitations so often up in the garret, or I’d never have been able to get through.

garret (屋根裏部屋) [名] a room or space inside a roof

get through (乗り切る) [動] to manage to do or complete something difficult

屋根裏部屋で暗唱の練習をよくしておいてよかったよ。でなければ、絶対に乗り切れなかったよ。

Did I groan all right?”

うめき声はよかったかな?」

“Yes, indeed, you groaned lovely,” assured Diana.

「ええ、本当に、うめき声は素敵だったよ」とダイアナは請け合った。

“I saw old Mrs. Sloane wiping away tears when I sat down.

wipe away (ぬぐう) [動] remove by wiping

「私が席に着いた時、スローン老夫人が涙をぬぐっているのを見たの。

It was splendid to think I had touched somebody’s heart.

touch (動かす) [動] to move or cause to move

誰かの心を動かしたと思うと、とても嬉しかったよ。

It’s so romantic to take part in a concert, isn’t it?

コンサートに参加するなんて、とてもロマンチックでしょう?

Oh, it’s been a very memorable occasion indeed.”

memorable (思い出深い) [形] worth remembering or easily remembered

occasion (出来事) [名] an event or happening

ああ、本当にとても思い出深い出来事だったよ」

“Wasn’t the boys’ dialogue fine?” said Diana.

fine (素敵な) [形] very good or pleasant

「男の子たちの会話は素敵じゃなかった?」とダイアナは言った。

“Gilbert Blythe was just splendid.

「ギルバート・ブライスは本当に素晴らしかったよ。

Anne, I do think it’s awful mean the way you treat Gil.

アン、私はあなたがギルを扱う方法はひどく意地悪だと思うよ。

Wait till I tell you.

私が話すまで待って。

When you ran off the platform after the fairy dialogue one of your roses fell out of your hair.

run off (走り去る) [動] leave quickly

platform (ステージ) [名] a raised floor or stage

あなたが妖精の会話の後にステージから走り去ったとき、あなたの髪からバラが1本落ちたの。

I saw Gil pick it up and put it in his breast pocket.

pick up (拾う) [動] to take something up with the hands

breast pocket (胸ポケット) [名] a pocket on the front of a shirt

ギルがそれを拾って胸ポケットに入れたのを見たよ。

There now.

ほら。

You’re so romantic that I’m sure you ought to be pleased at that.”

be pleased (喜ぶ) [動] be happy or satisfied

あなたはとてもロマンチックだから、きっと喜ぶべきよ。」

“It’s nothing to me what that person does,” said Anne loftily.

nothing (関係ない) [名] not at all

loftily (高慢に) [副] in a proud and arrogant manner

「あの人が何をしようと私には関係ありません」とアンは高慢に言った。

“I simply never waste a thought on him, Diana.”

「私は彼のことなんて考えたこともないよ、ダイアナ」

That night Marilla and Matthew, who had been out to a concert for the first time in twenty years, sat for a while by the kitchen fire after Anne had gone to bed.

for the first time in twenty years (20年ぶりに) [名] the first occurrence of something in twenty years

その夜、20年ぶりにコンサートに出かけたマリラとマシューは、アンが寝た後、しばらく台所の火のそばに座っていた。

“Well now, I guess our Anne did as well as any of them,” said Matthew proudly.

do as well as (同じくらいよくやる) [動] perform as well as

「さて、うちのアンは他の子と同じくらいよくやったと思うよ」とマシューは誇らしげに言った。

“Yes, she did,” admitted Marilla.

「そうね、そうだったよ」とマリラは認めた。

“She’s a bright child, Matthew. And she looked real nice too.

bright (頭のいい) [形] having or showing intelligence, esp. of a high level

「彼女は頭のいい子よ、マシュー。それにとても素敵に見えたよ。

I’ve been kind of opposed to this concert scheme, but I suppose there’s no real harm in it after all.

be opposed to (反対する) [動] be against something

harm (害) [名] physical or mental damage or injury

私はこのコンサート計画に反対していたんだけど、結局のところ、本当に害はないと思うよ。

Anyhow, I was proud of Anne tonight, although I’m not going to tell her so.”

be proud of (誇りに思う) [動] be pleased about something you have done, or something that someone you know has done

not going to (つもりはない) [助] have no intention of doing something

とにかく、今夜はアンを誇りに思ったよ、でも彼女にはそう言わないつもりよ。」

“Well now, I was proud of her and I did tell her so ‘fore she went upstairs,” said Matthew.

「さて、私は彼女を誇りに思ったし、彼女が二階に行く前にそう言ったよ」とマシューは言った。

“We must see what we can do for her some of these days, Marilla.

these days (近いうちに) [名] the present time

「近いうちに彼女のために何ができるか考えないとな、マリラ。

I guess she’ll need something more than Avonlea school by and by.”

by and by (そのうち) [副] before long; soon

彼女にはそのうち、アヴォンリー学校以上の何かが必要になると思うよ。」

“There’s time enough to think of that,” said Marilla.

「それを考える時間は十分にあるよ」とマリラは言った。

“She’s only thirteen in March.

thirteen (13歳) [名] the number 13

「彼女は3月でまだ13歳よ。

Though tonight it struck me she was growing quite a big girl.

strike (気づく) [動] to come to one's mind

でも今夜、彼女がかなり大きくなっていることに気づいたよ。

Mrs. Lynde made that dress a mite too long, and it makes Anne look so tall.

a mite too long (少し長め) [名] a little bit too long

make (見える) [動] cause to appear or seem

リンド夫人があのドレスを少し長めに作ったから、アンがとても背が高く見えるのよ。

She’s quick to learn and I guess the best thing we can do for her will be to send her to Queen’s after a spell.

do (してあげる) [動] perform an action

彼女は覚えが早いから、私たちが彼女にしてあげられる一番いいことは、しばらくしたらクイーンズに送ってあげることだと思うよ。

But nothing need be said about that for a year or two yet.”

でも、そのことについてはまだ1、2年は何も言う必要はないよ」

“Well now, it’ll do no harm to be thinking it over off and on,” said Matthew.

off and on (時々) [副] not regularly or continuously; occasionally

「まあ、時々考えてみるのは悪くないことだ」とマシューは言った。

“Things like that are all the better for lots of thinking over.”

like that (そういう) [形] of that kind

all the better (よりよい) [形] more desirable or satisfactory

thinking over (よく考える) [動] consider carefully

「そういうことは、よく考えれば考えるほどいいものだ」

Chapter XXVI: The Story Club Is Formed

club (クラブ) [名] an association of people with a shared interest

form (結成) [動] to bring into existence

第26章: 物語クラブの結成

Junior Avonlea found it hard to settle down to humdrum existence again.

Junior Avonlea (若いアヴォンリー村の人々) [名] the young people of Avonlea

settle down (戻る) [動] to return to a normal or calm state

humdrum existence (単調な生活) [名] a life that is boring and has little variety

若いアヴォンリー村の人々は、再び単調な生活に戻るのに苦労した。

To Anne in particular things seemed fearfully flat, stale, and unprofitable after the goblet of excitement she had been sipping for weeks.

in particular (特に) [副] to a higher degree than is usual or average

stale (退屈な) [形] no longer fresh or interesting

unprofitable (無益な) [形] not yielding a profit

特にアンには、何週間も興奮の杯をすすり続けた後では、物事が恐ろしく平坦で、退屈で、無益に思えた。

Could she go back to the former quiet pleasures of those faraway days before the concert?

faraway (遠い) [形] distant in space or time

コンサート前の遠い昔の静かな楽しみに戻れるだろうか?

At first, as she told Diana, she did not really think she could.

最初は、ダイアナに言ったように、本当にできるとは思えなかった。

“I’m positively certain, Diana, that life can never be quite the same again as it was in those olden days,” she said mournfully, as if referring to a period of at least fifty years back.

be positively certain (確信している) [動] be absolutely sure

be quite the same (同じように戻れない) [動] be identical or very similar

olden days (昔) [名] a time in the past

fifty years (50年前) [名] a period of time equal to 50 years

back (前) [副] in or to a past time or condition

「ダイアナ、人生は昔のようには絶対に戻れないと確信しているよ」と、少なくとも50年前のことを言っているかのように悲しげに言った。

“Perhaps after a while I’ll get used to it, but I’m afraid concerts spoil people for everyday life.

everyday life (日常生活) [名] the daily routine of a person

「たぶんしばらくしたら慣れるだろうけど、コンサートは日常生活を台無しにしてしまうのではないかと心配だよ。

I suppose that is why Marilla disapproves of them.

disapprove (認めない) [動] have or express an unfavorable opinion of

them (コンサート) [代] the concerts

だからマリラはコンサートを認めないのでしょう。

Marilla is such a sensible woman.

マリラは本当に賢い女性だよ。

It must be a great deal better to be sensible;

be sensible (賢い) [動] having or showing good judgment or reason

賢い方がずっといいに違いない。

but still, I don’t believe I’d really want to be a sensible person, because they are so unromantic.

でも、それでも、私は本当に賢い人になりたいとは思わないよ。だって、賢い人ってロマンチックじゃないもの。

Mrs. Lynde says there is no danger of my ever being one, but you can never tell.

リンド夫人は私が賢くなる危険は絶対にないと言うけど、絶対なんてありえないよ。

I feel just now that I may grow up to be sensible yet.

私は今、自分が賢く成長するかもしれないと感じている。

But perhaps that is only because I’m tired.

でも、それはただ疲れているだけかもしれない。

I simply couldn’t sleep last night for ever so long.

for ever so long (長い間) [副] for a very long time

昨夜は長い間眠れなかった。

I just lay awake and imagined the concert over and over again.

lie awake (横になる) [動] be in a position in which your body is resting on a surface with your eyes closed

横になってコンサートを何度も何度も想像していた。

That’s one splendid thing about such affairs—it’s so lovely to look back to them.”

affair (出来事) [名] an event or sequence of events of a specified kind or that has previously been referred to

そういう出来事の素晴らしいところは、振り返ってみるととても素敵だということよ。」

Eventually, however, Avonlea school slipped back into its old groove and took up its old interests.

eventually (やがて) [副] in the end; ultimately

slip back (戻る) [動] return to a previous state or condition

groove (溝) [名] a long, narrow channel or depression

take up (取り戻す) [動] to start doing or having something again

しかし、やがてアヴォンリー学校は元の溝に戻り、以前の興味を取り戻した。

To be sure, the concert left traces.

trace (痕跡) [名] a mark, sign, or evidence of the existence or passing of something

確かに、コンサートは痕跡を残した。

Ruby Gillis and Emma White, who had quarreled over a point of precedence in their platform seats, no longer sat at the same desk, and a promising friendship of three years was broken up.

quarrel (喧嘩する) [動] have an angry argument or disagreement

platform seat (演壇席) [名] a seat on a platform

precedence (優先順位) [名] the right to be first

no longer (もう~ない) [副] not anymore

sit at the same desk (同じ机に座る) [動] sit at the same desk as someone else

promising (有望な) [形] likely to be successful

break up (壊れる) [動] end a relationship

演壇席の優先順位を巡って喧嘩したルビー・ギリスとエマ・ホワイトは、もう同じ机に座らなくなり、3年間の有望な友情は壊れてしまった。

Josie Pye and Julia Bell did not “speak” for three months, because Josie Pye had told Bessie Wright that Julia Bell’s bow when she got up to recite made her think of a chicken jerking its head, and Bessie told Julia.

three months (3ヶ月) [名] a period of time

Bessie Wright (ベッシー・ライト) [名] a girl's name

bow (お辞儀) [名] a gesture of respect

Bessie (ベッシー) [名] a girl's name

Julia (ジュリア) [名] a girl's name

ジョージー・パイとジュリア・ベルは3ヶ月間「口をきかなかった」が、それはジョージー・パイがベッシー・ライトに、ジュリア・ベルが暗唱するために立ち上がったときのお辞儀が、首をぐいと動かすニワトリを連想させると言ったのを、ベッシーがジュリアに伝えたからだった。

None of the Sloanes would have any dealings with the Bells, because the Bells had declared that the Sloanes had too much to do in the program, and the Sloanes had retorted that the Bells were not capable of doing the little they had to do properly.

None of the Sloanes (スローン家の誰も) [名] no Sloane

have any dealings with (付き合おうとしなかった) [動] have a relationship with

the Bells (ベル家) [名] the Bell family

had declared (宣言し) [動] say something officially or publicly

the Sloanes (スローン家) [名] the Sloane family

had too much to do (あまりにも多くのことをしている) [動] have a lot of work to do

in the program (プログラムで) [名] in the show

had retorted (反論した) [動] say something in answer to a remark, especially in a quick and angry way

were not capable of doing (行う能力がないと) [動] not be able to do

the little (わずかな) [名] a small amount

they had to do (しなければならない) [動] must do

スローン家の誰もベル家とは付き合おうとしなかったが、それはベル家がスローン家はプログラムであまりにも多くのことをしていると宣言し、スローン家はベル家は彼らがしなければならないわずかなことをきちんと行う能力がないと反論したからだった。

Finally, Charlie Sloane fought Moody Spurgeon MacPherson, because Moody Spurgeon had said that Anne Shirley put on airs about her recitations, and Moody Spurgeon was “licked”; consequently Moody Spurgeon’s sister, Ella May, would not “speak” to Anne Shirley all the rest of the winter.

Finally (最後に) [副] after a long time

Moody Spurgeon MacPherson (ムーディー・スパージョン・マクファーソン) [名] a boy in Anne's class

Moody Spurgeon (ムーディー・スパージョン) [名] a boy in Anne's class

put on airs (気取った態度を取る) [動] to behave as if you are more important or more intelligent than you really are

lick (負かす) [動] to defeat someone in a fight

Ella May (エラ・メイ) [名] Moody Spurgeon's sister

最後に、チャーリー・スローンはムーディー・スパージョン・マクファーソンと喧嘩したが、それはムーディー・スパージョンがアン・シャーリーが自分の暗唱について気取った態度を取ったと言い、ムーディー・スパージョンが「負かされた」からだった。その結果、ムーディー・スパージョンの妹エラ・メイは、その冬の間ずっとアン・シャーリーと「口をきかなかった」。

With the exception of these trifling frictions, work in Miss Stacy’s little kingdom went on with regularity and smoothness.

with the exception of (を除いて) [前] not including; other than

friction (摩擦) [名] the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another

regularity (規則正しく) [名] the quality of being regular

smoothness (順調に) [名] the quality of being smooth

こうした些細な摩擦を除いて、ステイシー先生の小さな王国での作業は規則正しく順調に進んだ。

The winter weeks slipped by.

slip by (過ぎ去る) [動] pass quickly and easily

冬の週は過ぎ去った。

It was an unusually mild winter, with so little snow that Anne and Diana could go to school nearly every day by way of the Birch Path.

unusually (異常に) [副] in a way that is not usual or common

mild (暖かい) [形] not very cold or hot

by way of (を通って) [前] via

その冬は異常に暖かく、雪がほとんど降らなかったので、アンとダイアナはほとんど毎日、白樺の小道を通って学校に行くことができた。

On Anne’s birthday they were tripping lightly down it, keeping eyes and ears alert amid all their chatter, for Miss Stacy had told them that they must soon write a composition on “A Winter’s Walk in the Woods,” and it behooved them to be observant.

on Anne's birthday (アンの誕生日に) [名] the day on which Anne was born

trip lightly (軽快に歩く) [動] walk in a light and quick way

keep eyes and ears alert (目と耳を研ぎ澄ます) [動] pay close attention to what is happening around you

amid all their chatter (おしゃべりしながらも) [名] while they were talking

for Miss Stacy had told them (ステイシー先生が言っていたので) [名] because Miss Stacy had told them

must soon write a composition (すぐに作文を書かなければならない) [動] have to write an essay soon

on "A Winter's Walk in the Woods" (「森の中の冬の散歩」という作文) [名] an essay about a walk in the woods in winter

it behooved them to be observant (観察力が求められていた) [動] it was important for them to be observant

アンの誕生日に、二人は軽快に歩きながら、おしゃべりしながらも目と耳を研ぎ澄ませていた。ステイシー先生が「森の中の冬の散歩」という作文をすぐに書かなければならないと言っていたので、観察力が求められていた。

“Just think, Diana, I’m thirteen years old today,” remarked Anne in an awed voice.

「ねえ、ダイアナ、考えてみたら、今日で私は十三歳なのよ」とアンは畏敬の念を込めて言った。

“I can scarcely realize that I’m in my teens.

scarcely (ほとんどない) [副] only just; almost not

teen (十代) [名] a person who is between 13 and 19 years old

「自分が十代だなんて、信じられないよ。

When I woke this morning it seemed to me that everything must be different.

今朝目が覚めた時、全てが違っているように思えたよ。

You’ve been thirteen for a month, so I suppose it doesn’t seem such a novelty to you as it does to me.

be thirteen (十三歳になる) [動] be thirteen years old

for a month (一ヶ月になる) [前] for a period of one month

novelty (新鮮) [名] the quality of being new or original

to me (私にとって) [前] in my opinion

あなたはもう十三歳になって一ヶ月になるから、私ほど新鮮に感じないかもしれないけど。

It makes life seem so much more interesting.

make (思える) [動] cause to be or seem

人生がずっと面白く思えるよ。

In two more years I’ll be really grown up.

two more years (あと二年) [名] a period of 24 months

あと二年で私は本当に大人になるよ。

It’s a great comfort to think that I’ll be able to use big words then without being laughed at.”

be laughed at (笑われる) [動] be made fun of

その時は笑われずに難しい言葉を使えると思うと、とても安心するよ。」

“Ruby Gillis says she means to have a beau as soon as she’s fifteen,” said Diana.

fifteen (十五) [名] the number 15

「ルビー・ギリスは十五歳になったらすぐにボーイフレンドを持つつもりだって言ってるよ」とダイアナが言った。

“Ruby Gillis thinks of nothing but beaus,” said Anne disdainfully.

disdainfully (軽蔑して) [副] showing a lack of respect for someone or something

「ルビー・ギリスはボーイフレンドのことしか考えていないのよ」とアンは軽蔑して言った。

“She’s actually delighted when anyone writes her name up in a take-notice for all she pretends to be so mad.

take-notice (注目欄) [名] a section of a newspaper or magazine that features short, often humorous or satirical, articles

mad (怒った) [形] angry; annoyed

「彼女は誰かが彼女の名前を注目欄に書くと、とても怒ったふりをするけど、本当は喜んでいるのよ。

But I’m afraid that is an uncharitable speech.

uncharitable (親切ではない) [形] not generous or kind

でも、それはあまり親切ではない言い方ね。

Mrs. Allan says we should never make uncharitable speeches;

make (口にする) [動] say or express

アランさんは、私たちは決して不親切な言葉を口にしてはいけないと言っていたよ。

but they do slip out so often before you think, don’t they?

slip out (口から出てしまう) [動] to say something that you did not intend to say

don't they (だよね) [助] used in speech as a tag question, especially when the speaker expects the listener to agree with them

でも、考えもしないうちに口から出てしまうことが多いよね。

I simply can’t talk about Josie Pye without making an uncharitable speech, so I never mention her at all.

ジョージー・パイについては、不親切な言葉を口にせずに話すことはできないよ。だから、彼女については一切触れないようにしているの。

You may have noticed that.

may (かもしれない) [助] expressing possibility

気づいていたかもしれないよね。

I’m trying to be as much like Mrs. Allan as I possibly can, for I think she’s perfect.

私はできるだけアランさんのようになりたいと思っているの。彼女は完璧だと思うよ。

Mr. Allan thinks so too.

think so (そう思う) [動] to have the opinion that something is true or probable

アランさんもそう思っているよ。

Mrs. Lynde says he just worships the ground she treads on and she doesn’t really think it right for a minister to set his affections so much on a mortal being.

worship (崇拝する) [動] to honor or respect someone or something as a god

tread (歩く) [動] to walk on or over something

リンド夫人は、アランさんは奥さんの歩く地面を崇拝しているだけだと言っていて、牧師が人間にそれほど愛情を注ぐのは正しいことではないと思っているの。

But then, Diana, even ministers are human and have their besetting sins just like everybody else.

sin (罪) [名] an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law

でも、ダイアナ、牧師だって人間で、他の人と同じように罪を犯すものなのよ。

I had such an interesting talk with Mrs. Allan about besetting sins last Sunday afternoon.

have a talk (話をする) [動] to speak with someone

last Sunday afternoon (先週の日曜日の午後) [名] the afternoon of the Sunday before the current one

besetting sin (罪) [名] a sin that is particularly tempting to a person

先週の日曜日の午後、アランさんと罪についてとても興味深い話をしたの。

There are just a few things it’s proper to talk about on Sundays and that is one of them.

proper (ふさわしい) [形] suitable or appropriate in the circumstances

日曜日に話すのにふさわしい話題はほんの少ししかないけど、罪はそのうちの一つなのよ。

My besetting sin is imagining too much and forgetting my duties.

私の罪は、想像力が豊かすぎて自分の義務を忘れてしまうこと。

I’m striving very hard to overcome it and now that I’m really thirteen perhaps I’ll get on better.”

それを克服しようと一生懸命努力しているし、もう本当に十三歳になったから、もっとうまくやれるようになるかもしれないよ。」

“In four more years we’ll be able to put our hair up,” said Diana.

four more years (あと四年) [名] a period of four years

put one's hair up (髪を結い上げる) [動] to arrange one's hair in a way that it is off the neck and shoulders

「あと四年で髪を結い上げられるようになるよ」とダイアナは言った。

“Alice Bell is only sixteen and she is wearing hers up, but I think that’s ridiculous.

Alice Bell (アリス・ベル) [名] a character in the story

wear (結い上げる) [動] to have on your body

「アリス・ベルはたった十六歳なのに髪を結い上げているけど、私はばかげていると思うよ。

I shall wait until I’m seventeen.”

seventeen (十七) [名] the cardinal number that is the sum of sixteen and one

私は十七歳になるまで待つつもりよ。」

“If I had Alice Bell’s crooked nose,” said Anne decidedly, “I wouldn’t—but there!

crooked nose (曲がった鼻) [名] a nose that is not straight

「もし私がアリス・ベルの曲がった鼻だったら」とアンは断言した。「私はそうしないわーでも、ほら!

I won’t say what I was going to because it was extremely uncharitable.

go to (言うつもりである) [助] have something already planned or arranged; have something that is bound to happen; will

言おうと思ったことは言わないでおくよ、だってとても無慈悲なことだから。

Besides, I was comparing it with my own nose and that’s vanity.

compare (比べる) [動] estimate, measure, or note the similarity or dissimilarity between

それに、私は自分の鼻と比べていたの、それは虚栄心よ。

I’m afraid I think too much about my nose ever since I heard that compliment about it long ago.

think too much (考えすぎる) [動] think about something too much

compliment (褒める) [動] express praise or admiration for

ずっと前に鼻を褒められて以来、私は自分の鼻のことを考えすぎているのではないかと心配だよ。

It really is a great comfort to me.

本当に私にとって大きな慰めです。

Oh, Diana, look, there’s a rabbit.

ああ、ダイアナ、見て、ウサギがいるよ。

That’s something to remember for our woods composition.

森の作文に使えるよね。

I really think the woods are just as lovely in winter as in summer.

森は夏と同じくらい冬も素敵だと思うよ。

They’re so white and still, as if they were asleep and dreaming pretty dreams.”

still (静かな) [形] making little or no noise

とても白くて静かで、まるで眠って素敵な夢を見ているみたい。」

“I won’t mind writing that composition when its time comes,” sighed Diana.

writing (書く) [動] form letters, words, or symbols on a surface

「その作文を書く時が来たら、書くのも悪くないよ」とダイアナはため息をついた。

“I can manage to write about the woods, but the one we’re to hand in Monday is terrible.

manage to (なんとか~する) [動] succeed in doing something

write about (~について書く) [動] write on the subject of

hand in (提出する) [動] give to someone in authority

「森については書けるけど、月曜日に提出する作文はひどいよ。

The idea of Miss Stacy telling us to write a story out of our own heads!”

ステイシー先生が自分の頭で考えた物語を書けなんて言うなんて!」

“Why, it’s as easy as wink,” said Anne.

「え、簡単よ」とアンは言った。

“It’s easy for you because you have an imagination,” retorted Diana, “but what would you do if you had been born without one?

「あなたは想像力があるからね」とダイアナは言い返した。「でも、もし想像力なしに生まれていたらどうする?

I suppose you have your composition all done?”

all done (書き終えた) [動] finished

あなたはもう作文を書き終えたの?」

Anne nodded, trying hard not to look virtuously complacent and failing miserably.

try hard (必死に努力する) [動] make a great effort

virtuously (善良に) [副] in a way that is morally good

complacent (自己満足そう) [形] showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements

miserably (惨めに) [副] in a very unhappy or unsuccessful way

アンは、善良で自己満足そうに見えないように必死に努力したが、惨めに失敗し、うなずいた。

“I wrote it last Monday evening.

last Monday (先週の月曜日) [名] the Monday of the week before the current week

「先週の月曜日の夜に書いたの。

It’s called ‘The Jealous Rival; or In Death Not Divided.’

The Jealous Rival (嫉妬深いライバル) [名] a person who is competing for the same thing as another person

In Death Not Divided (死によっても分かたれず) [名] a phrase meaning that two people will be together even after death

嫉妬深いライバル、または死によっても分かたれず」という題名よ。

I read it to Marilla and she said it was stuff and nonsense.

stuff (くだらない) [名] something that is not important or interesting

マリラに読んであげたら、くだらないって言われたよ。

Then I read it to Matthew and he said it was fine.

マシューに読んであげたら、いいって言ってくれたよ。

That is the kind of critic I like.

critic (批評家) [名] a person who gives an opinion about something

そういう批評家が好きだよ。

It’s a sad, sweet story.

悲しくて、甘い物語よ。

I just cried like a child while I was writing it.

書いてる間、子供みたいに泣いちゃったよ。

It’s about two beautiful maidens called Cordelia Montmorency and Geraldine Seymour who lived in the same village and were devotedly attached to each other.

Cordelia Montmorency (コーデリア・モンモランシー) [名] a character in the story

Geraldine Seymour (ジェラルディン・シーモア) [名] a character in the story

devotedly (熱烈に) [副] in a loving or loyal manner

attach (愛し合う) [動] to join or connect

同じ村に住んでいて、お互いに熱烈に愛し合っていたコーデリア・モンモランシーとジェラルディン・シーモアという二人の美しい乙女の話よ。

Cordelia was a regal brunette with a coronet of midnight hair and duskly flashing eyes.

brunette (ブルネット) [名] a person with dark brown hair

coronet (冠) [名] a small crown

duskly (夕暮れのように) [副] in a way that is like dusk

flash (きらめく) [動] to shine brightly or suddenly

コーデリアは真夜中の髪の冠と夕暮れのようにきらめく目をした堂々としたブルネットだった。

Geraldine was a queenly blonde with hair like spun gold and velvety purple eyes.”

queenly (女王のような) [形] befitting or characteristic of a queen

blonde (ブロンド) [名] a person with fair hair and skin

ジェラルディンは金糸のような髪とビロードのような紫の目を持ち、女王のようなブロンドだった。」

“I never saw anybody with purple eyes,” said Diana dubiously.

dubiously (疑わしそうに) [副] doubtfully

「紫の目をした人なんて見たことないよ」とダイアナは疑わしそうに言った。

“Neither did I. I just imagined them.

「私も見たことないよ。ただ想像しただけよ。

I wanted something out of the common.

out of the common (普通ではない) [形] not usual or common

何か普通ではないものが欲しかったんだ。

Geraldine had an alabaster brow too.

ジェラルディンはまた、雪花石膏のような額をしていた。

I’ve found out what an alabaster brow is.

雪花石膏のような額がどんなものか分かったよ。

That is one of the advantages of being thirteen.

advantage (利点) [名] a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position

それが13歳であることの利点の1つだ。

You know so much more than you did when you were only twelve.”

so much (ずっと) [副] to a great extent or degree

twelve (12歳) [名] the number 12

12歳だった時よりもずっと多くのことを知っている。」

“Well, what became of Cordelia and Geraldine?” asked Diana, who was beginning to feel rather interested in their fate.

become of (どうなる) [動] happen to

「それで、コーデリアとジェラルディンはどうなったの?」と、2人の運命にかなり興味を持ち始めたダイアナが尋ねた。

“They grew in beauty side by side until they were sixteen.

「2人は16歳になるまで並んで美しく成長した。

Then Bertram DeVere came to their native village and fell in love with the fair Geraldine.

Bertram DeVere (バートラム・デ・ヴェア) [名] a character in the story

native village (故郷の村) [名] the village where one was born

fall in love (恋に落ちる) [動] begin to feel a strong romantic attachment to someone

その時、バートラム・デ・ヴェアが2人の故郷の村にやって来て、美しいジェラルディンと恋に落ちた。

He saved her life when her horse ran away with her in a carriage, and she fainted in his arms and he carried her home three miles;

carriage (馬車) [名] a vehicle with wheels that is pulled by a horse

three miles (3マイル) [名] a unit of length equal to 5,280 feet

彼は、馬が馬車に乗った彼女を連れて逃げた時に彼女の命を救い、彼女は彼の腕の中で気を失い、彼は彼女を3マイル家まで運んだ。

because, you understand, the carriage was all smashed up.

smash up (粉々になる) [動] to break into pieces

なぜなら、馬車は粉々だったからだ。

I found it rather hard to imagine the proposal because I had no experience to go by.

proposal (プロポーズ) [名] a plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward for consideration or discussion

私には経験がなかったので、プロポーズを想像するのはかなり難しかった。

I asked Ruby Gillis if she knew anything about how men proposed because I thought she’d likely be an authority on the subject, having so many sisters married.

propose (プロポーズする) [動] suggest or present for consideration

subject (問題) [名] the topic of a conversation or discussion

authority (権威) [名] the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience

ルビー・ギリスに、男性がどのようにプロポーズするのか知っているか尋ねてみた。彼女は姉妹が何人も結婚しているので、この問題については権威があると思ったからだ。

Ruby told me she was hid in the hall pantry when Malcolm Andres proposed to her sister Susan.

hide (隠れる) [動] be or go out of sight; be concealed

Malcolm Andres (マルコム・アンドレス) [名] a male name

ルビーは、マルコム・アンドレスが姉のスーザンにプロポーズした時、ホールの食器棚に隠れていたと教えてくれた。

She said Malcolm told Susan that his dad had given him the farm in his own name and then said, ‘What do you say, darling pet, if we get hitched this fall?’

Malcolm (マルコム) [名] a male given name

Susan (スーザン) [名] a female given name

dad (父親) [名] a male parent

彼女は、マルコムがスーザンに、父親が自分の名義で農場をくれたと言って、「この秋に結婚したらどうかな?」と言ったと言っていた。

And Susan said, ‘Yes—no—I don’t know—let me see’—and there they were, engaged as quick as that.

quick (すぐに) [形] done or occurring with great speed or rapidity

スーザンは「はい、いいえ、わからない、考えさせて」と言って、すぐに婚約した。

But I didn’t think that sort of a proposal was a very romantic one, so in the end I had to imagine it out as well as I could.

でも、そういうプロポーズはあまりロマンチックではないと思ったので、結局は自分で想像するしかなかった。

I made it very flowery and poetical and Bertram went on his knees, although Ruby Gillis says it isn’t done nowadays.

go on one's knees (ひざまずく) [動] to kneel

私はそれをとても華やかで詩的なものにしたので、バートラムはひざまずいたが、ルビー・ギリスは最近はそうしないと言っている。

Geraldine accepted him in a speech a page long.

speech (スピーチ) [名] a public address or talk given by a speaker

page (ページ) [名] one side of a sheet of paper in a book, magazine, or newspaper

ジェラルディンは1ページにも及ぶスピーチで彼を受け入れた。

I can tell you I took a lot of trouble with that speech.

take a lot of trouble (随分苦労する) [動] to have a lot of difficulty or problems

あのスピーチには随分苦労したんだ。

I rewrote it five times and I look upon it as my masterpiece.

look upon (思う) [動] consider or regard in a specified way

masterpiece (最高傑作) [名] a work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship

5回も書き直して、自分の最高傑作だと思っている。

Bertram gave her a diamond ring and a ruby necklace and told her they would go to Europe for a wedding tour, for he was immensely wealthy.

diamond ring (ダイヤモンドの指輪) [名] a ring with a diamond set into it

ruby necklace (ルビーのネックレス) [名] a necklace with a ruby set into it

Europe (ヨーロッパ) [名] a continent located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere and mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere

wedding tour (結婚旅行) [名] a trip taken by a newly married couple

immensely (非常に) [副] to a great degree or extent

wealthy (裕福な) [形] having a great deal of money, resources, or assets

バートラムは彼女にダイヤモンドの指輪とルビーのネックレスを贈り、結婚旅行にヨーロッパに行くと告げた。彼は非常に裕福だったからだ。

But then, alas, shadows began to darken over their path.

しかし、悲しいかな、影が彼らの道を暗くし始めた。

Cordelia was secretly in love with Bertram herself and when Geraldine told her about the engagement she was simply furious, especially when she saw the necklace and the diamond ring.

in love (恋をする) [動] to be deeply fond of someone

Bertram (バートラム) [名] a character in the story

engagement (婚約) [名] a formal agreement to get married

コーデリアは密かにバートラムに恋をしており、ジェラルディンが婚約のことを告げた時、特にネックレスとダイヤモンドの指輪を見た時、彼女は激怒した。

All her affection for Geraldine turned to bitter hate and she vowed that she should never marry Bertram.

turn to (変わる) [動] change from one thing to another

bitter (激しい) [形] causing a strong and unpleasant feeling

hate (憎しみ) [名] a very strong feeling of dislike

ジェラルディンに対する彼女の愛情はすべて激しい憎しみに変わり、彼女はバートラムと結婚することは絶対にないと誓った。

But she pretended to be Geraldine’s friend the same as ever.

しかし、彼女は相変わらずジェラルディンの友人のふりをした。

One evening they were standing on the bridge over a rushing turbulent stream and Cordelia, thinking they were alone, pushed Geraldine over the brink with a wild, mocking, ‘Ha, ha, ha.’

turbulent (激しい) [形] having or showing a violent or unruly character or nature

push (突き落とす) [動] exert force on (someone or something) in order to move them away from oneself

brink (端) [名] the extreme edge of land before a steep slope or a body of water

wild (狂った) [形] not subject to control or discipline

mock (嘲笑う) [動] tease or laugh at in a scornfully derisive or contemptuous manner

ある夕方、二人は激しく流れる川にかかる橋の上に立っていたが、コーデリアは二人きりだと思って、ジェラルディンを橋の端から突き落とし、狂ったように「ハハハ」と嘲笑った。

But Bertram saw it all and he at once plunged into the current, exclaiming, ‘I will save thee, my peerless Geraldine.’

plunge (飛び込む) [動] jump or dive into water

peerless (比類なき) [形] having no equal; unmatched

しかし、バートラムはすべてを見ていて、すぐに流れに飛び込み、「比類なきジェラルディンよ、君を救うぞ」と叫んだ。

But alas, he had forgotten he couldn’t swim, and they were both drowned, clasped in each other’s arms.

swim (泳ぐ) [動] propel oneself through water by using one's limbs

しかし、悲しいかな、彼は泳げないことを忘れていたため、二人は抱き合ったまま溺れてしまった。

Their bodies were washed ashore soon afterwards.

wash ashore (岸に打ち上げられる) [動] be carried onto the shore by the waves

soon afterwards (その後すぐに) [副] after a short time

二人の遺体はその後すぐに岸に打ち上げられた。

They were buried in the one grave and their funeral was most imposing, Diana.

grave (墓) [名] a location where a dead body (typically that of a human, although sometimes that of an animal) is buried

imposing (壮大な) [形] impressive or stately in appearance or style

二人は同じ墓に埋められ、葬儀は実に壮大だったよ、ダイアナ。

It’s so much more romantic to end a story up with a funeral than a wedding.

end up (終わらせる) [動] to finish or conclude

funeral (葬式) [名] a ceremony for a dead person

物語を結婚式で終わらせるよりも葬式で終わらせるほうがずっとロマンチックだよ。

As for Cordelia, she went insane with remorse and was shut up in a lunatic asylum.

go insane (狂ってしまう) [動] become mentally ill

lunatic asylum (精神病院) [名] an institution for the care of mentally ill people

コーデリアは後悔の念で狂ってしまい、精神病院に閉じ込められた。

I thought that was a poetical retribution for her crime.”

retribution (報い) [名] punishment for a crime or wrongdoing

それが彼女の罪に対する詩的な報いだと私は思ったの。」

“How perfectly lovely!” sighed Diana, who belonged to Matthew’s school of critics.

「なんて素敵なの!」とマシューと同じく批評家肌のダイアナはため息をついた。

“I don’t see how you can make up such thrilling things out of your own head, Anne.

make up (作る) [動] to invent or create something

「どうしてあんなにスリリングな話を自分の頭で作れるのかわからないよ、アン。

I wish my imagination was as good as yours.”

as good as (~みたいに) [副] to the same degree or extent as

私もアンみたいに想像力が豊かだったらいいのに。」

“It would be if you’d only cultivate it,” said Anne cheeringly.

cultivate (養う) [動] to grow or tend

cheeringly (励ます) [副] in a way that makes someone feel more cheerful or optimistic

「想像力を養えばいいだけよ」とアンは励ました。

“I’ve just thought of a plan, Diana.

「ダイアナ、いい考えを思いついたよ。

Let you and me have a story club all our own and write stories for practice.

have (作る) [動] to create, form, or make

あなたと私で物語クラブを作って、練習のために物語を書きましょう。

I’ll help you along until you can do them by yourself.

along (ずっと) [副] all the time; continuously

by yourself (一人で) [副] without help from other people

一人でできるようになるまで手伝ってあげるよ。

You ought to cultivate your imagination, you know.

想像力を養うべきよ。

Miss Stacy says so.

ステイシー先生がそうおっしゃったよ。

Only we must take the right way.

正しい道を進むべきだ。

I told her about the Haunted Wood, but she said we went the wrong way about it in that.”

go the wrong way (間違った方法で行く) [動] to take the wrong route or direction

幽霊の森のことも話したんだけど、私たちは間違った方法で幽霊の森に行ったんだって。」

This was how the story club came into existence.

come into existence (誕生する) [動] start to exist

こうして物語クラブが誕生した。

It was limited to Diana and Anne at first, but soon it was extended to include Jane Andrews and Ruby Gillis and one or two others who felt that their imaginations needed cultivating.

be limited to (~に限られる) [動] be restricted to

be extended to (~に拡大される) [動] be expanded to

最初はダイアナとアンだけだったが、すぐにジェーン・アンドリュースとルビー・ギリス、そして想像力を養う必要があると感じた他の一、二人が加わった。

No boys were allowed in it—although Ruby Gillis opined that their admission would make it more exciting—and each member had to produce one story a week.

admission (入会) [名] the action or process of being admitted

produce (制作する) [動] to make or create something

男の子は入会を許されなかったが、ルビー・ギリスは男の子がいたらもっと面白いだろうと意見を述べた。そして、各会員は週に1つの物語を制作しなければならなかった。

“It’s extremely interesting,” Anne told Marilla.

「とても面白いの」とアンはマリラに言った。

“Each girl has to read her story out loud and then we talk it over.

loud (声に出して) [形] producing or capable of producing much noise

「みんな自分の物語を声に出して読んで、それからみんなで話し合うの。

We are going to keep them all sacredly and have them to read to our descendants.

sacredly (大切に) [副] in a way that is holy or religious

私たちはそれをすべて大切に保管して、子孫に読んでもらうつもりよ。

We each write under a nom-de-plume.

nom-de-plume (ペンネーム) [名] a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name

私たちはみんなペンネームで書いているよ。

Mine is Rosamond Montmorency.

Rosamond Montmorency (ロザモンド・モンモランシー) [名] a name

私のはロザモンド・モンモランシーよ。

All the girls do pretty well.

みんなかなり上手なのよ。

Ruby Gillis is rather sentimental.

sentimental (感傷的) [形] having or showing a tendency to be influenced by emotions rather than reason

ルビー・ギリスはどちらかというと感傷的ね。

She puts too much lovemaking into her stories and you know too much is worse than too little.

put (盛り込む) [動] place, set, or arrange

too much (多すぎる) [形] more than is wanted or needed

lovemaking (恋愛) [名] the act of making love

too little (少なすぎる) [形] not enough

彼女は物語に恋愛を盛り込みすぎるの。多すぎるのは少なすぎるより悪いよ。

Jane never puts any because she says it makes her feel so silly when she had to read it out loud.

any (恋愛) [名] a strong feeling of attachment

ジェーンは絶対に恋愛は入れないの。声に出して読むときにばかみたいに感じるからだって。

Jane’s stories are extremely sensible.

ジェーンの物語はとても理性的よ。

Then Diana puts too many murders into hers.

ダイアナは物語に殺人を入れすぎるの。

She says most of the time she doesn’t know what to do with the people so she kills them off to get rid of them.

most of the time (ほとんどの場合) [名] usually

彼女はほとんどの場合、登場人物をどうしたらいいかわからないから、始末するために殺してしまうんだって。

I mostly always have to tell them what to write about, but that isn’t hard for I’ve millions of ideas.”

mostly (ほとんど) [副] for the most part; usually

ほとんどいつも、何を書けばいいか教えてあげなきゃいけないんだけど、私には何百万ものアイデアがあるから、それは難しくはないよ」

“I think this story-writing business is the foolishest yet,” scoffed Marilla.

story-writing (物語書き) [名] the activity or occupation of writing stories

business (商売) [名] a person's regular work, profession, or trade

foolishest (一番愚か) [形] lacking good sense or judgment

scoff (嘲笑する) [動] to speak about something in a way that shows that you do not respect it

「この物語書きの商売は今までで一番愚かだと思うよ」とマリラは嘲笑した。

“You’ll get a pack of nonsense into your heads and waste time that should be put on your lessons.

pack (束) [名] a collection of things wrapped or tied together

「頭の中をナンセンスでいっぱいにして、勉強に費やすべき時間を無駄にするのよ。

Reading stories is bad enough but writing them is worse.”

物語を読むだけでも十分悪いけど、書くなんてもっと悪いよ」

“But we’re so careful to put a moral into them all, Marilla,” explained Anne.

moral (教訓) [名] a lesson that can be learned from a story or event

「でも、私たちは全部に教訓を入れるようにとても気をつけているのよ、マリラ」とアンは説明した。

“I insist upon that.

「私はそれを主張しているの。

All the good people are rewarded and all the bad ones are suitably punished.

bad (悪人) [形] not good in any manner or degree

善人はみんな報われ、悪人はみんな相応の罰を受けるのよ。

I’m sure that must have a wholesome effect.

have a wholesome effect (健全な効果がある) [動] have a good effect

きっと健全な効果があるはずよ。

The moral is the great thing.

教訓は素晴らしいものよ。

Mr. Allan says so.

アラン先生がそうおっしゃるのよ。

I read one of my stories to him and Mrs. Allan and they both agreed that the moral was excellent.

agree (賛成する) [動] to have the same opinion about something

私の書いた物語をアラン先生と奥様に読んであげたら、二人とも教訓が素晴らしいと賛成してくださったよ。

Only they laughed in the wrong places.

wrong (変な) [形] not correct or right; mistaken

ただ、二人とも変なところで笑うのよ。

I like it better when people cry.

泣いてくれた方が嬉しいよ。

Jane and Ruby almost always cry when I come to the pathetic parts.

come to (読む) [動] reach a certain point in a book

ジェーンとルビーは、私が悲しい部分を読むと、ほとんどいつも泣くのよ。

Diana wrote her Aunt Josephine about our club and her Aunt Josephine wrote back that we were to send her some of our stories.

write back (返事を書く) [動] reply to a letter

ダイアナがジョセフィンおばさんに私たちのクラブのことを書いたら、おばさんは、私たちの書いた物語を送ってほしいと返事を書いてきたの。

So we copied out four of our very best and sent them.

だから、私たちは一番出来のいいものを四つ書き写して送ったよ。

Miss Josephine Barry wrote back that she had never read anything so amusing in her life.

write back (返事を書いてきた) [動] to write a letter in reply to a letter that you have received

ジョセフィン・バリーさんは、今までにこんなに面白いものを読んだことがないと返事を書いてきたよ。

That kind of puzzled us because the stories were all very pathetic and almost everybody died.

puzzle (困惑させる) [動] to confuse or perplex

私たちはちょっと困惑したよ。だって、物語はどれもとても悲惨で、ほとんどみんな死んでしまうのだから。

But I’m glad Miss Barry liked them.

でも、バリーさんが気に入ってくれてよかったよ。

It shows our club is doing some good in the world.

私たちのクラブが世の中で何かいいことをしている証拠だよ。

Mrs. Allan says that ought to be our object in everything.

our (私たちの) [代] belonging to or connected with the speaker and one or more other people previously mentioned or easily identified

everything (あらゆる活動) [名] all that exists; all that is included in a group or category

アラン夫人は、それが私たちのあらゆる活動の目的であるべきだと言うよ。

I do really try to make it my object but I forget so often when I’m having fun.

make it one's object (そうしようと努力する) [動] to make something one's aim or goal

私も本当にそうしようと努力しているんだけど、楽しんでいるとつい忘れてしまうの。

I hope I shall be a little like Mrs. Allan when I grow up.

大人になったら、アラン夫人みたいになりたいよ。

Do you think there is any prospect of it, Marilla?”

マリラ、その見込みはあると思う?」

“I shouldn’t say there was a great deal” was Marilla’s encouraging answer.

great deal (あまり期待できない) [名] a large amount or extent

「あまり期待できないね」というのがマリラの励ましの答えだった。

“I’m sure Mrs. Allan was never such a silly, forgetful little girl as you are.”

forgetful (忘れっぽい) [形] tending to forget things

「アラン夫人は、あなたのような馬鹿で忘れっぽい少女ではなかったと思うよ」

“No; but she wasn’t always so good as she is now either,” said Anne seriously.

seriously (真面目に) [副] in a serious manner

「そうね、でも、アラン夫人もいつも今みたいに良い人だったわけじゃないよ」とアンは真面目に言った。

“She told me so herself—that is, she said she was a dreadful mischief when she was a girl and was always getting into scrapes.

「アラン夫人がそう言ったのよ。つまり、少女の頃はひどいいたずらっ子で、いつもトラブルに巻き込まれていたんだって。

I felt so encouraged when I heard that.

それを聞いて、とても勇気づけられたよ。

Is it very wicked of me, Marilla, to feel encouraged when I hear that other people have been bad and mischievous?

mischievous (いたずら) [形] causing trouble in a playful way

マリラ、他の人も悪いことをしたり、いたずらをしたりしたと聞いて、勇気づけられるなんて、私はとても悪い子でしょうか?

Mrs. Lynde says it is.

リンド夫人はそう言うよ。

Mrs. Lynde says she always feels shocked when she hears of anyone ever having been naughty, no matter how small they were.

feels (感じる) [動] be aware of (something) through touch or sensation

shocked (ショックを受ける) [形] affected by a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience

hears (聞く) [動] perceive with the ear the sound made by (someone or something)

having been (したことがある) [動] have done or experienced something

no matter how (どんなに~でも) [接] regardless of the extent or degree of

リンド夫人は、どんなに小さなことでも、誰かがいたずらをしたと聞くと、いつもショックを受けると言っています。

Mrs. Lynde says she once heard a minister confess that when he was a boy he stole a strawberry tart out of his aunt’s pantry and she never had any respect for that minister again.

respect (尊敬) [名] a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities or achievements

リンド夫人は、ある牧師が少年時代に叔母の食器棚からイチゴのタルト盗んだと告白するのを聞いたことがあると言っていて、それ以来、その牧師を尊敬することはなくなったそうです。

Now, I wouldn’t have felt that way.

私ならそんな風には感じなかったでしょう。

I’d have thought that it was real noble of him to confess it, and I’d have thought what an encouraging thing it would be for small boys nowadays who do naughty things and are sorry for them to know that perhaps they may grow up to be ministers in spite of it.

noble (立派な) [形] belonging to a hereditary class with high social or political status; aristocratic

regret (後悔する) [動] feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over (something that has happened or been done)

私は、それを告白するのは本当に立派なことだと思うし、いたずらをして後悔している今の小さな男の子たちが、それにもかかわらず牧師になれるかもしれないと知ることは、どんなに励みになることだろうと思うのです。

That’s how I’d feel, Marilla.”

それが私の感じ方です、マリラ。」

“The way I feel at present, Anne,” said Marilla, “is that it’s high time you had those dishes washed.

present (現在) [名] the time that is happening now

high time (潮時) [名] the right or proper time

「私が今感じていることは、アン」とマリラは言った、「あなたがあの皿を洗うべき時が来たということだ。

You’ve taken half an hour longer than you should with all your chattering.

longer (余計に) [形] more than usual

chattering (おしゃべり) [名] talking quickly and continuously

おしゃべりばかりして、30分も余計にかかっている。

Learn to work first and talk afterwards.”

afterwards (後で) [副] later; subsequently

先に仕事をして、後で話すということを覚えなさい。」

Chapter XXVII: Vanity and Vexation of Spirit

Chapter XXVII (第27章) [名] a division of a book

Vexation (苦悩) [名] a state of great annoyance, distress, or anxiety

第27章: 虚栄心と精神の苦悩

Marilla, walking home one late April evening from an Aid meeting, realized that the winter was over and gone with the thrill of delight that spring never fails to bring to the oldest and saddest as well as to the youngest and merriest.

one late April evening (4月のある夕方) [名] a specific evening in April

Aid meeting (救済会) [名] a meeting to provide aid

gone (去った) [動] moved or traveled away from a place

oldest (最も年老いた) [形] having lived for a long time

saddest (最も悲しみに沈んだ) [形] feeling or showing great unhappiness

youngest (最も若い) [形] having lived or existed for only a short time

merriest (最も陽気な) [形] cheerful and lively

4月のある夕方、マリラは救済会から歩いて帰宅する途中、冬が終わり、春が最も年老いて悲しみに沈んだ人にも、最も若く陽気な人にも必ずもたらす喜びの戦慄とともに去ったことに気づいた。

Marilla was not given to subjective analysis of her thoughts and feelings.

be given to (する習慣がなかった) [動] to be likely to do something

subjective (主観的な) [形] based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions

analysis (分析) [名] a detailed examination of the elements or structure of something

マリラは自分の考えや感情を主観的に分析する習慣がなかった。

She probably imagined that she was thinking about the Aids and their missionary box and the new carpet for the vestry room, but under these reflections was a harmonious consciousness of red fields smoking into pale-purply mists in the declining sun, of long, sharp-pointed fir shadows falling over the meadow beyond the brook, of still, crimson-budded maples around a mirrorlike wood pool, of a wakening in the world and a stir of hidden pulses under the gray sod.

Aids (救済会) [名] a society or organization that provides help and support to people in need

vestry (教会の控え室) [名] a room in a church where the vestments and other articles used in the services are kept

harmonious (調和のとれた) [形] having parts that work well together

smoke (煙る) [動] emit smoke or a similar vapor

pale-purply (薄紫色の) [形] of a pale purple color

decline (沈む) [動] go down or decrease in value, amount, or quality

sharp (尖った) [形] having a thin edge or point

waken (目覚める) [動] stop sleeping

pulse (脈) [名] the regular throbbing of the arteries as blood is pumped through them by the heart

sod (芝) [名] a piece of grass and the soil in which it is growing

マリラはおそらく、救済会やその募金箱、教会の控え室の新しいカーペットのことを考えているつもりだったのだろうが、そうした考えの下には、夕日の中で赤い畑が薄紫色の靄に煙り、小川の向こうの牧草地に長く尖ったモミの木の影が落ち、鏡のような森の池の周りに静かに深紅の芽をつけたカエデが立っているという調和のとれた意識があった。

The spring was abroad in the land and Marilla’s sober, middle-aged step was lighter and swifter because of its deep, primal gladness.

abroad (国中に) [副] in or to a foreign country

sober (地味な) [形] not affected by alcohol

lighter (より軽く) [形] of less weight

swifter (より速く) [形] moving or capable of moving at high speed

primal (根源的な) [形] of first importance; fundamental

gladness (喜び) [名] a feeling of great happiness

春は国中に広がっており、マリラの地味な中年の足取りは、その深く根源的な喜びのために、より軽く、より速くなっていた。

Her eyes dwelt affectionately on Green Gables, peering through its network of trees and reflecting the sunlight back from its windows in several little coruscations of glory.

network (網目) [名] a system of interconnected things

sunlight (太陽の光) [名] the light that comes from the sun

coruscations (きらめき) [名] a flash of light

マリラは愛情を込めてグリーン・ゲイブルズを見つめ、木々の網目から覗き込み、窓から反射する太陽の光をいくつかの小さな栄光のきらめきの中で眺めていた。

Marilla, as she picked her steps along the damp lane, thought that it was really a satisfaction to know that she was going home to a briskly snapping wood fire and a table nicely spread for tea, instead of to the cold comfort of old Aid meeting evenings before Anne had come to Green Gables.

pick one's steps (歩く) [動] walk carefully

wood fire (薪の火) [名] a fire that burns wood

マリラは湿った小道を歩きながら、アンがグリーン・ゲイブルズに来る前の夕方の古い救済会の冷たい慰めではなく、パチパチと音を立てる薪の火と、お茶のためにきれいに広げられたテーブルのある家に帰れることを本当に満足に思っていると、考えていた。

Consequently, when Marilla entered her kitchen and found the fire black out, with no sign of Anne anywhere, she felt justly disappointed and irritated.

consequently (その結果) [副] as a result; therefore

black out (消える) [動] lose consciousness

justly (当然のことながら) [副] in a just manner

irritated (イライラした) [形] annoyed or slightly angry

その結果、マリラが台所に入って火が消え、アンの姿がどこにも見当たらないのを見つけたとき、彼女は当然のことながら失望し、イライラした。

She had told Anne to be sure and have tea ready at five o’clock, but now she must hurry to take off her second-best dress and prepare the meal herself against Matthew’s return from plowing.

be sure (必ず) [動] be certain or confident about something

five o'clock (5時) [名] the time of day that is five hours after noon

second-best (二番目に良い) [形] the second most preferred or desirable

against (までに) [前] in preparation for

マリラはアンには必ず5時にお茶の用意をしておけと言っていたが、今は急いで二番目に良い服を脱ぎ、マシューが耕作から帰ってくるまでに自分で食事の準備をしなければならない。

“I’ll settle Miss Anne when she comes home,” said Marilla grimly, as she shaved up kindlings with a carving knife and with more vim than was strictly necessary.

carving knife (カービングナイフ) [名] a knife with a sharp blade used for carving meat

kindling (薪) [名] small pieces of wood that are used to start a fire

「アンが帰ってきたら、きっちりお灸を据えてやる」とマリラは厳しい口調で言い、必要以上に勢いよくカービングナイフで薪を削った。

Matthew had come in and was waiting patiently for his tea in his corner.

マシューは家に入り、自分の隅でお茶を辛抱強く待っていた。

“She’s gadding off somewhere with Diana, writing stories or practicing dialogues or some such tomfoolery, and never thinking once about the time or her duties.

gadding off (遊び回る) [動] go about aimlessly or idly

practicing (練習する) [動] regularly or frequently do something in order to improve one's skill

tomfoolery (馬鹿げたこと) [名] foolish or silly behavior

「ダイアナとどこかで遊び回って、物語を書いたり、会話の練習をしたり、そんな馬鹿げたことをして、時間や自分の義務について一度も考えていない。

She’s just got to be pulled up short and sudden on this sort of thing.

pull up (止める) [動] to stop or cause to stop

こういうことは、急にピシャリと止めさせなければならない。

I don’t care if Mrs. Allan does say she’s the brightest and sweetest child she ever knew.

brightest (賢い) [形] having or showing intelligence, especially of a high level

sweetest (優しい) [形] having a pleasant taste

アラン夫人が、アンは今まで見た中で一番賢くて優しい子だと言うのは構わない。

She may be bright and sweet enough, but her head is full of nonsense and there’s never any knowing what shape it’ll break out in next.

break out (飛び出す) [動] escape from a place

賢くて優しいのは確かかもしれないが、頭の中はナンセンスなことばかりで、次にどんな形でそれが飛び出すかわからない。

Just as soon as she grows out of one freak she takes up with another.

grow out of (終わる) [動] become too big for

take up with (始める) [動] start doing something

一つの奇行が終わるとすぐに別の奇行を始める。

But there!

there (まあ) [間] used to express surprise, disappointment, or disgust

でも、まあ!

Here I am saying the very thing I was so riled with Rachel Lynde for saying at the Aid today.

rile (腹を立てる) [動] make someone angry

Aid (援助会) [名] a meeting of people who are trying to help other people

私が今日、援助会でレイチェル・リンドに言われて腹を立てた言葉を、今、私が言っている。

I was real glad when Mrs. Allan spoke up for Anne, for if she hadn’t I know I’d have said something too sharp to Rachel before everybody.

speak up (口をきく) [動] to say something in a confident and forceful way

if she hadn't (もし彼女がそうしてくれなかったら) [条] if she had not done that

I'd have said (私は言っていたと思う) [動] I would have said

too sharp (きつい) [形] too intense or extreme

before everybody (みんなの前で) [前] in front of everyone

アラン夫人がアンのために口をきいてくれた時はとても嬉しかったよ、もし彼女がそうしてくれなかったら、私はみんなの前でレイチェルに何かきついことを言っていたと思う。

Anne’s got plenty of faults, goodness knows, and far be it from me to deny it.

plenty of (いっぱいの) [名] a lot of

far be it from me (つもりはない) [句] I would never do that

アンには欠点がいっぱいある、それは神様もご存じの通り、それを否定するつもりはない。

But I’m bringing her up and not Rachel Lynde, who’d pick faults in the Angel Gabriel himself if he lived in Avonlea.

pick faults (欠点を見つけ出す) [動] to find something wrong with someone or something

Angel Gabriel (天使ガブリエル) [名] an angel mentioned in the Bible

でも、彼女を育てるのは私であって、レイチェル・リンドではない、あの人は天使ガブリエルがアヴォンリーに住んでいたら、彼の欠点を見つけ出すだろう。

Just the same, Anne has no business to leave the house like this when I told her she was to stay home this afternoon and look after things.

just the same (それでも) [副] in spite of that; nevertheless

leave the house (家を出る) [動] go out of the house

when I told her (私が言ったのに) [接] at or during the time that

she was to stay home (家にいて) [動] be in one's house

それでも、アンは私が今日の午後は家にいて、家事をするように言ったのに、こんな風に家を出て行くべきではない。

I must say, with all her faults, I never found her disobedient or untrustworthy before and I’m real sorry to find her so now.”

disobedient (言うことを聞かない) [形] not willing to obey rules or someone in authority

untrustworthy (信頼できない) [形] not able to be trusted

彼女の欠点はたくさんあるけど、今まで彼女が言うことを聞かなかったり、信頼できないと思ったことはなかったし、今そう思うのは本当に残念だよ。」

“Well now, I dunno,” said Matthew, who, being patient and wise and, above all, hungry, had deemed it best to let Marilla talk her wrath out unhindered, having learned by experience that she got through with whatever work was on hand much quicker if not delayed by untimely argument.

patient (忍耐強い) [形] able to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious

above all (何よりも) [副] more than anything else

deem (考える) [動] regard or consider in a specified way

unhindered (妨げられない) [形] not slowed or prevented by obstacles

quicker (より速く) [形] moving or capable of moving at high speed

if not (もしそうでなければ) [接] on the condition or supposition that; in the event that

delayed (遅れる) [動] make or be late or slow

untimely (時宜を得ない) [形] happening or done at an unsuitable time

「さあ、どうかな」とマシューは言った。彼は忍耐強く、賢く、そして何よりも空腹だったので、マリラが怒りを妨げられることなく話すのが最善だと考えていた。経験から、彼女は時宜を得ない議論によって遅れなければ、手元にあるどんな仕事もずっと早く終わらせることを学んでいた。

“Perhaps you’re judging her too hasty, Marilla.

hasty (性急な) [形] done or made too quickly and without enough thought or care

「たぶん、マリラ、君は彼女をあまりに性急に判断しすぎているんだ。

Don’t call her untrustworthy until you’re sure she has disobeyed you.

彼女が君に従わないと確信するまでは、彼女を信頼できないなんて呼ばないでくれ。

Mebbe it can all be explained—Anne’s a great hand at explaining.”

Mebbe (たぶん) [副] perhaps

be explained (説明できる) [動] to make (something) clear or easy to understand

hand (上手い) [名] a person who does something well

たぶん、全部説明できるよ。アンは説明がとても上手いんだ。」

“She’s not here when I told her to stay,” retorted Marilla.

「ここにいろと言ったのに、ここにいない」とマリラは言い返した。

“I reckon she’ll find it hard to explain that to my satisfaction.

「彼女がそれを私を満足させるように説明するのは難しいと思う。

Of course I knew you’d take her part, Matthew.

マシュー、もちろんあなたが彼女の味方をするだろうことは分かっていたよ。

But I’m bringing her up, not you.”

でも、彼女を育てるのはあなたじゃなくて私よ。」

It was dark when supper was ready, and still no sign of Anne, coming hurriedly over the log bridge or up Lover’s Lane, breathless and repentant with a sense of neglected duties.

neglected (怠った) [形] not receiving enough care or attention

夕食の準備が整ったときには暗くなっていたが、まだアンの姿は見えず、丸太橋を急いで渡ったり、恋人の小道を登ったりして、息もつかせず、怠った義務を後悔している様子もなかった。

Marilla washed and put away the dishes grimly.

grimly (不機嫌そうに) [副] in a grim manner

マリラは不機嫌そうに食器を洗って片付けた。

Then, wanting a candle to light her way down the cellar, she went up to the east gable for the one that generally stood on Anne’s table.

それから、地下室へ降りる道を照らすろうそくが欲しくなって、彼女は東の切妻屋根の下へ行き、いつもアンのテーブルの上にあるろうそくを取りに行った。

Lighting it, she turned around to see Anne herself lying on the bed, face downward among the pillows.

light (火を灯す) [動] cause to start burning

turn around (振り返る) [動] change direction so as to face the opposite way

ろうそくに火を灯して振り返ると、アンがベッドに横たわり、枕に顔を埋めていた。

“Mercy on us,” said astonished Marilla, “have you been asleep, Anne?”

「なんてことだ」と驚いたマリラは言った、「アン、寝ていたのかい?」

“No,” was the muffled reply.

muffled (くぐもった) [形] made quiet or indistinct

「いいえ」とくぐもった返事が返ってきた。

“Are you sick then?” demanded Marilla anxiously, going over to the bed.

be sick (具合が悪い) [動] to feel unwell

「じゃあ、具合が悪いのか?」とマリラは心配そうに尋ね、ベッドに近づいた。

Anne cowered deeper into her pillows as if desirous of hiding herself forever from mortal eyes.

cower (うずくまる) [動] crouch down in fear

desirous (願う) [形] having or showing a wish or need for something

アンは、まるで永遠に人目につかないようにと願うかのように、枕に顔を埋めた。

“No. But please, Marilla, go away and don’t look at me.

go away (どっかに行く) [動] leave

look at (~を見る) [動] direct one's gaze toward

「いいえ。でも、マリラ、お願いだから、どっかに行って、私を見ないで。

I’m in the depths of despair and I don’t care who gets head in class or writes the best composition or sings in the Sunday-school choir any more.

私は絶望のどん底にいるの。もう誰がクラスで一番になったり、一番いい作文を書いたり、日曜学校の聖歌隊で歌ったりなんてどうでもいいよ。

Little things like that are of no importance now because I don’t suppose I’ll ever be able to go anywhere again.

little thing (小さなこと) [名] something that is not important

no importance (重要ではない) [名] not important

そんなことはもうどうでもいいよ。だって、もうどこにも行けないんだもの。

My career is closed.

career (人生) [名] an occupation or profession, especially one requiring special training, followed as one's lifework

close (終わる) [動] to come to an end

私の人生は終わったのよ。

Please, Marilla, go away and don’t look at me.”

お願いだから、マリラ、どっかに行って、私を見ないで。」

“Did anyone ever hear the like?” the mystified Marilla wanted to know.

like (こと) [名] something similar or having a likeness to something else

mystified (困惑した) [形] confused or puzzled

「こんなこと聞いたことある?」と困惑したマリラは知りたがった。

“Anne Shirley, whatever is the matter with you?

「アン・シャーリー、いったいどうしたんだ?

What have you done?

何をしたんだ?

Get right up this minute and tell me.

今すぐ起きて、教えなさい。

This minute, I say.

今すぐ、と言いました。

There now, what is it?”

there now (さあ) [間] used to express encouragement, sympathy, or affection

さあ、何があったんだ?」

Anne had slid to the floor in despairing obedience.

slide (滑り落ちる) [動] move or cause to move smoothly and quickly

despairing (絶望的な) [形] feeling or showing despair

obedience (従順さ) [名] the quality or state of being obedient

アンは絶望的な従順さで床に滑り落ちた。

“Look at my hair, Marilla,” she whispered.

「私の髪を見て、マリラ」と彼女はささやいた。

Accordingly, Marilla lifted her candle and looked scrutinizingly at Anne’s hair, flowing in heavy masses down her back.

scrutinizingly (じっくりと) [副] in a way that is very careful and thorough

mass (塊) [名] a large amount of something

それに従って、マリラはろうそくを持ち上げ、アンの髪をじっくりと見た。それは重い塊となって背中に流れていた。

It certainly had a very strange appearance.

それは確かにとても奇妙な外見をしていた。

“Anne Shirley, what have you done to your hair?

「アン・シャーリー、髪の毛に何をしたの?

Why, it’s green!”

あら、緑色だよ!」

Green it might be called, if it were any earthly color—a queer, dull, bronzy green, with streaks here and there of the original red to heighten the ghastly effect.

bronzy (ブロンズ色の) [形] made of or resembling bronze

streak (筋) [名] a long, thin mark or band of a different color or substance

original (元の) [形] existing from the beginning

heighten (高める) [動] make higher

ghastly (恐ろしい) [形] causing great horror or fear

緑色と呼べるかもしれないが、もしそれがこの世の色ならば、奇妙で、くすんだ、ブロンズ色の緑色で、あちこちに元の赤の筋が残っていて、恐ろしい効果を高めている。

Never in all her life had Marilla seen anything so grotesque as Anne’s hair at that moment.

all one's life (これまでの人生) [名] the period of time during which one has lived

grotesque (奇怪な) [形] repulsively ugly or distorted

マリラは、これまでの人生で、あの時のアンの髪の毛ほど奇怪なものを見たことがなかった。

“Yes, it’s green,” moaned Anne.

moan (うめく) [動] make a low, continuous sound of pain or suffering

「そう、緑色なの」アンはうめいた。

“I thought nothing could be as bad as red hair.

be as bad as (同じくらいひどい) [動] be equally bad as

「赤毛よりひどいものはないと思っていたのに。

But now I know it’s ten times worse to have green hair.

でも、緑の髪の毛は10倍もひどいことが今わかったよ。

Oh, Marilla, you little know how utterly wretched I am.”

wretched (惨め) [形] extremely unhappy or unfortunate

ああ、マリラ、私がどれほど惨めか、あなたにはわからないよ」

“I little know how you got into this fix, but I mean to find out,” said Marilla.

get into (なる) [動] become involved in

fix (事態) [名] a difficult or unpleasant situation

「どうしてこんなことになったのかわからないけど、調べるつもりよ」マリラは言った。

“Come right down to the kitchen—it’s too cold up here—and tell me just what you’ve done.

「すぐに台所へ降りてきなさい。ここは寒すぎるよ。そして、何をしたのか話しなさい。

I’ve been expecting something queer for some time.

何か変なことが起こるんじゃないかと、しばらく前から思っていたのよ。

You haven’t got into any scrape for over two months, and I was sure another one was due.

get into (起こす) [動] to become involved in

scrape (トラブル) [名] a situation that is difficult or unpleasant

due (そろそろ) [形] expected to happen or arrive

二ヶ月以上もトラブルを起こさなかったから、そろそろ何かあるだろうと思っていたのよ。

Now, then, what did you do to your hair?”

さあ、髪の毛に何をしたの?」

“I dyed it.”

dye (染める) [動] change the color of something by soaking it in a liquid that contains a pigment

「染めたの」

“Dyed it! Dyed your hair!

「染めたって! 髪の毛を染めたって!

Anne Shirley, didn’t you know it was a wicked thing to do?”

アン・シャーリー、それがいけないことだって知らなかったのか?」

“Yes, I knew it was a little wicked,” admitted Anne.

「ええ、少しいけないことだとは知っていました」とアンは認めた。

“But I thought it was worth while to be a little wicked to get rid of red hair.

「でも、赤毛をなくすために少しくらいいけないことをしてもかまわないと思いました。

I counted the cost, Marilla.

count (払う) [動] determine the total number of

cost (代償) [名] the price paid to acquire, produce, accomplish, or maintain something

マリラ、私は代償を払ったのです。

Besides, I meant to be extra good in other ways to make up for it.”

make up for (埋め合わせる) [動] compensate for; make amends for

それに、それを埋め合わせるために他の方法でとても良いことをしようと思っていました。」

“Well,” said Marilla sarcastically, “if I’d decided it was worth while to dye my hair I’d have dyed it a decent color at least.

「そうね」とマリラは皮肉を込めて言った。「もし私が髪を染める価値があると決めたら、少なくともまともな色に染めるよ。

I wouldn’t have dyed it green.”

緑には染めない。」

“But I didn’t mean to dye it green, Marilla,” protested Anne dejectedly.

dejectedly (しょんぼり) [副] in a sad or depressed way

「でも、緑に染めるつもりはなかったんです、マリラ」とアンはしょんぼり抗議した。

“If I was wicked I meant to be wicked to some purpose.

「もし私が悪い子なら、何か目的があって悪い子になるつもりでした。

He said it would turn my hair a beautiful raven black—he positively assured me that it would.

turn (する) [動] change in a particular way

positively (断言する) [副] in a positive way

彼は私の髪を美しいカラスのような黒にしてくれると言っていました。彼はそうしてくれると私に断言しました。

How could I doubt his word, Marilla?

どうして彼の言葉を疑うことができましょう、マリラ?

I know what it feels like to have your word doubted.

自分の言葉を疑われるのがどんな気持ちか知っているよ。

And Mrs. Allan says we should never suspect anyone of not telling us the truth unless we have proof that they’re not.

unless (~でない限り) [接] except if (the case); if not

それにアラン夫人は、誰かが真実を語っていないという証拠がない限り、誰かが真実を語っていないと疑うべきではないと言っています。

I have proof now—green hair is proof enough for anybody.

have proof (証拠がある) [動] have evidence or a reason to believe something

今は証拠があるよ。緑の髪は誰にとっても十分な証拠よ。

But I hadn’t then and I believed every word he said implicitly.”

implicitly (暗黙のうちに) [副] in a way that is not directly expressed; tacitly

でも、その時は証拠がなかったし、彼の言葉をすべて信じていたよ。」

“Who said? Who are you talking about?”

「誰が言ったの? 誰の話をしているの?」

“The peddler that was here this afternoon.

「今日の午後ここにいた行商人よ。

I bought the dye from him.”

dye (染料) [名] a substance used to color something

彼から染料を買ったのよ。」

“Anne Shirley, how often have I told you never to let one of those Italians in the house!

how often (何度も) [副] on how many occasions

let (入れる) [動] allow to enter

Italian (イタリア人) [名] a native or inhabitant of Italy

「アン・シャーリー、何度も言っているでしょう、あのイタリア人を入れちゃいけないって!

I don’t believe in encouraging them to come around at all.”

come around (来る) [動] visit

彼らが来るのを許すなんて、絶対にいけないよ。」

“Oh, I didn’t let him in the house.

「ああ、家には入れませんでした。

I remembered what you told me, and I went out, carefully shut the door, and looked at his things on the step.

あなたの言ったことを思い出して、私は外に出て、注意深くドアを閉め、階段の上の彼の品物を見ました。

Besides, he wasn’t an Italian—he was a German Jew.

German (ドイツ人) [名] a person from Germany

Jew (ユダヤ人) [名] a person from the Jewish faith

それに、彼はイタリア人ではありませんでした、ドイツ系ユダヤ人でした。

He had a big box full of very interesting things and he told me he was working hard to make enough money to bring his wife and children out from Germany.

work hard (一生懸命働く) [動] to work with a lot of effort

make money (お金を稼ぐ) [動] to earn money

bring (連れ出す) [動] to cause to come to a place

Germany (ドイツ) [名] a country in Europe

彼は非常に興味深いものでいっぱいの大きな箱を持っていて、妻と子供たちをドイツから連れ出すのに十分なお金を稼ぐために一生懸命働いていると私に言いました。

He spoke so feelingly about them that it touched my heart.

feelingly (感じよく) [副] in a way that shows emotion

彼は彼らについてとても感じよく話し、私の心を動かしました。

I wanted to buy something from him to help him in such a worthy object.

worthy (立派な) [形] deserving effort, attention, or respect

私は彼から何かを買って、彼の立派な目的を助けたいと思いました。

Then all at once I saw the bottle of hair dye.

all at once (突然) [副] suddenly

hair dye (髪染め) [名] a substance used to color hair

すると、突然、髪染めの瓶が目に入りました。

The peddler said it was warranted to dye any hair a beautiful raven black and wouldn’t wash off.

wash off (洗い流す) [動] remove something by washing

行商人は、どんな髪でも美しいカラスのような黒に染めることができ、洗い流すことはできないと言っていました。

In a trice I saw myself with beautiful raven-black hair and the temptation was irresistible.

in a trice (一瞬のうちに) [副] very quickly

raven-black (カラスのような黒髪) [形] very dark

一瞬のうちに、私は美しいカラスのような黒髪の自分を目に浮かべ、その誘惑に抗うことはできませんでした。

But the price of the bottle was seventy-five cents and I had only fifty cents left out of my chicken money.

price (値段) [名] the amount of money expected, required, or given in payment for something

seventy-five cents (75セント) [名] an amount of money

fifty cents (50セント) [名] an amount of money

しかし、その瓶の値段は75セントで、私の鶏のお金は50セントしか残っていませんでした。

I think the peddler had a very kind heart, for he said that, seeing it was me, he’d sell it for fifty cents and that was just giving it away.

give away (あげる) [動] give something as a gift

行商人は、私を見て、50セントで売ってあげると言ってくれたので、とても親切な人だったと思います。

So I bought it, and as soon as he had gone I came up here and applied it with an old hairbrush as the directions said.

apply (塗る) [動] put into operation or use

direction (説明書) [名] the course or line along which something moves, faces, or is aimed

それで私はそれを買い、彼が行ってしまうとすぐにここに来て、説明書に書いてある通りに古いヘアブラシで塗りました。

I used up the whole bottle, and oh, Marilla, when I saw the dreadful color it turned my hair I repented of being wicked, I can tell you.

use up (使い切る) [動] consume or expend completely

一瓶全部使っちゃったんだけど、ああ、マリラ、髪の毛が恐ろしい色に変わっちゃったのを見たら、悪いことをしたと後悔したよ。

And I’ve been repenting ever since.”

それ以来ずっと後悔しているの。」

“Well, I hope you’ll repent to good purpose,” said Marilla severely, “and that you’ve got your eyes opened to where your vanity has led you, Anne.

「まあ、あなたが良い目的のために悔い改めることを望むよ」とマリラは厳しく言った。「そして、あなたの虚栄心があなたをどこに導いたかについて、あなたの目が開かれたことを望むよ、アン。

Goodness knows what’s to be done.

what's to be done (何をしたらいいか) [名] the thing that should be done

何をしたらいいか神のみぞ知る。

I suppose the first thing is to give your hair a good washing and see if that will do any good.”

good washing (よく洗う) [名] a thorough cleaning

最初にすることは、髪をよく洗って、それで何か効果があるか見ることだと思うよ。」

Accordingly, Anne washed her hair, scrubbing it vigorously with soap and water, but for all the difference it made she might as well have been scouring its original red.

scrub (こする) [動] rub hard

soap (石鹸) [名] a substance used for washing and cleaning

vigorously (激しく) [副] with great force or energy

scour (洗う) [動] clean or polish by rubbing hard

それに従って、アンは髪を洗い、石鹸と水で激しくこすり洗いしたが、その違いは、元の赤い髪を洗っていたのと同じだった。

The peddler had certainly spoken the truth when he declared that the dye wouldn’t wash off, however his veracity might be impeached in other respects.

speak the truth (真実を語る) [動] to tell the truth

however (しかしながら) [接] nevertheless

veracity (真実性) [名] the quality of being true

impeach (弾劾する) [動] to charge (someone) with a crime or other serious offense

行商人は、染料が洗い流されないと断言した時、確かに真実を語っていたが、他の点では彼の真実性は弾劾されるかもしれない。

“Oh, Marilla, what shall I do?” questioned Anne in tears.

「ああ、マリラ、どうしたらいいの?」アンは涙ながらに尋ねた。

“I can never live this down.

live down (忘れ去られる) [動] to live in such a way that people forget about a mistake or something bad that you did in the past

「こんなことでは生きていけないよ。

People have pretty well forgotten my other mistakes—the liniment cake and setting Diana drunk and flying into a temper with Mrs. Lynde. But they’ll never forget this.

人々は私の他の失敗をかなり忘れているよ。塗り薬のケーキやダイアナを酔わせたり、リンド夫人に怒り狂ったりしたこと。でも、これは絶対に忘れないよ。

They will think I am not respectable.

私が立派な人間ではないと思うでしょう。

Oh, Marilla, ‘what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive.’ That is poetry, but it is true.

deceive (欺く) [動] cause someone to believe something that is not true

ああ、マリラ、「初めて人を欺く時、私たちはどんなに複雑な網を張るのかしら」これは詩だけど、本当のことよ。

And oh, how Josie Pye will laugh!

ああ、ジョージー・パイはどんなに笑うだろう!

Marilla, I cannot face Josie Pye. I am the unhappiest girl in Prince Edward Island.”

マリラ、ジョージー・パイに会えないよ。私はプリンス・エドワード島で一番不幸な女の子だよ。」

Anne’s unhappiness continued for a week.

unhappiness (不幸) [名] the state of being unhappy

アンの不幸は一週間続いた。

During that time she went nowhere and shampooed her hair every day.

during that time (その間) [名] in or throughout the period of time

go nowhere (どこにも行かない) [動] not go anywhere

shampoo (洗う) [動] wash or clean with shampoo

その間、彼女はどこにも行かず、毎日髪を洗った。

Diana alone of outsiders knew the fatal secret, but she promised solemnly never to tell, and it may be stated here and now that she kept her word.

alone (だけ) [形] without any other people

outsider (外部の人間) [名] a person who is not a member of a particular group

fatal (致命的な) [形] causing death

state (述べる) [動] express or declare something definitely or clearly

here and now (ここで) [副] at this time and in this place

ダイアナだけが外部の人間でこの致命的な秘密を知っていたが、彼女は決して口外しないと厳かに約束し、彼女が約束を守ったことはここで述べてもよいだろう。

At the end of the week Marilla said decidedly:

週の終わりにマリラは決然と言った。

“It’s no use, Anne.

「無駄だ、アン。

That is fast dye if ever there was any.

fast (落ちない) [形] not easily or readily affected

あれは染料が落ちないやつだ。

Your hair must be cut off;

cut off (切る) [動] separate or divide with a sharp-edged tool

髪を切らなくちゃいけないよ。

there is no other way.

no other (他にない) [形] not any other

他に方法はないよ。

You can’t go out with it looking like that.”

あんな髪で外に出られないよ」

Anne’s lips quivered, but she realized the bitter truth of Marilla’s remarks.

アンの唇は震えたが、マリラの言葉の苦い真実を悟った。

With a dismal sigh she went for the scissors.

with a dismal sigh (悲しげなため息をつきながら) [副] in a sad way

go for (取りに行く) [動] try to get or obtain something

悲しげなため息をつきながら、マリラははさみを取りに行った。

“Please cut it off at once, Marilla, and have it over.

have it over (終わらせる) [動] finish something

「マリラ、すぐに切って終わらせてください。

Oh, I feel that my heart is broken.

ああ、心が張り裂けそう。

This is such an unromantic affliction.

なんてロマンチックじゃない苦しみなんだろう。

The girls in books lose their hair in fevers or sell it to get money for some good deed, and I’m sure I wouldn’t mind losing my hair in some such fashion half so much.

lose (抜ける) [動] to no longer have something

money (お金) [名] a current medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes

good deed (良いこと) [名] a kind or generous act

fashion (風) [名] a manner or style of doing something

本に出てくる女の子は熱で髪の毛が抜けたり、何か良いことをするためにお金を稼ぐために髪の毛を売ったりしているけど、私もそんな風に髪の毛が抜けたら、半分くらいは気にしないと思う。

But there is nothing comforting in having your hair cut off because you’ve dyed it a dreadful color, is there?

have one's hair cut off (髪の毛を切る) [動] to have one's hair cut

でも、髪の毛をひどい色に染めてしまったから切らなければならないなんて、慰めようがないよね?

I’m going to weep all the time you’re cutting it off, if it won’t interfere.

interfere (邪魔をする) [動] get in the way of; hinder

邪魔にならないなら、切っている間ずっと泣くつもりよ。

It seems such a tragic thing.”

とても悲劇的なことに思えるよ」

Anne wept then, but later on, when she went upstairs and looked in the glass, she was calm with despair.

look in the glass (鏡を見る) [動] to look at oneself in a mirror

be calm with (落ち着いている) [動] to be in a state of calmness

アンは泣いたが、その後、二階に上がって鏡を見ると、絶望して落ち着いていた。

Marilla had done her work thoroughly and it had been necessary to shingle the hair as closely as possible.

shingle (刈る) [動] cut (hair) very short

マリラは仕事を徹底的にやっていたので、髪の毛をできるだけ短く刈る必要があった。

The result was not becoming, to state the case as mildly as may be.

mildly (控え目に) [副] in a moderate or slight degree

may be (かもしれない) [助] expressing possibility

結果は、控え目に言っても似合うものではなかった。

Anne promptly turned her glass to the wall.

アンはすぐに鏡を壁に向けた。

“I’ll never, never look at myself again until my hair grows,” she exclaimed passionately.

「髪が伸びるまで、二度と自分を見ない」と彼女は熱烈に叫んだ。

Then she suddenly righted the glass.

right (元に戻す) [動] put or set upright

それから彼女は突然鏡を元に戻した。

“Yes, I will, too.

will (そうする) [助] have something already planned or arranged; have something that is bound to happen; will

「そうね、私もそうするよ。

I’d do penance for being wicked that way.

do penance (悔い改める) [動] to show that you are sorry for something you have done

そういう風に意地悪をしたことを悔い改めるよ。

I’ll look at myself every time I come to my room and see how ugly I am.

every time (毎回) [副] on each occasion

how (どれだけ) [副] to what extent or degree

部屋に来るたびに自分を見て、どれだけ醜いかを見るよ。

And I won’t try to imagine it away, either.

それに、それを想像で消そうともしないよ。

I never thought I was vain about my hair, of all things, but now I know I was, in spite of its being red, because it was so long and thick and curly.

curly (カールしている) [形] having or arranged in curls

髪の毛を自慢に思っていたなんて考えもしなかったけど、赤毛にもかかわらず、長くて太くてカールしていたから、自慢に思っていたんだとわかったよ。

I expect something will happen to my nose next.”

次は鼻に何か起こるよ。」

Anne’s clipped head made a sensation in school on the following Monday, but to her relief nobody guessed the real reason for it, not even Josie Pye, who, however, did not fail to inform Anne that she looked like a perfect scarecrow.

make a sensation (評判になる) [動] cause a lot of excitement or interest

not even (~でさえも~ない) [副] not including the person or thing mentioned

fail to (~するのを忘れる) [動] not do something that you should do

scarecrow (かかし) [名] an object made of sticks and old clothes that is put in a field to scare birds away from crops

次の月曜日、アンの刈り上げた頭は学校で評判になったが、誰もその本当の理由を推測しなかったので、アンはほっとした。ジョージー・パイでさえも推測しなかったが、彼女はアンに完璧なかかしかかしみたいだと告げるのを忘れなかった。

“I didn’t say anything when Josie said that to me,” Anne confided that evening to Marilla, who was lying on the sofa after one of her headaches, “because I thought it was part of my punishment and I ought to bear it patiently.

「ジョージーがそう言ったとき、私は何も言いませんでした」と、アンはその夜、頭痛の後にソファに横たわっていたマリラに打ち明けた。「それは私の罰の一部で、辛抱強く耐えるべきだと思ったからです。

It’s hard to be told you look like a scarecrow and I wanted to say something back.

say something back (言い返す) [動] to reply in an angry or aggressive way

かかしみたいだと言われるのはつらいし、言い返したいと思ったよ。

But I didn’t.

でも、言い返さなかった。

I just swept her one scornful look and then I forgave her.

sweep (ちらっと見る) [動] move or cause to move quickly and smoothly

scornful (軽蔑した) [形] showing contempt

私は彼女を軽蔑した目でちらっと見ただけで、許してあげたよ。

It makes you feel very virtuous when you forgive people, doesn’t it?

virtuous (高潔な) [形] having or showing high moral standards

人を許すと、とても高潔な気分になるよね?

I mean to devote all my energies to being good after this and I shall never try to be beautiful again.

これからは善良になることに全力を注ぐつもりで、二度と美しくなろうとはしないよ。

Of course it’s better to be good.

もちろん、善良な方が良いよ。

I know it is, but it’s sometimes so hard to believe a thing even when you know it.

分かっているけど、分かっていても信じられないことがあるのよ。

I do really want to be good, Marilla, like you and Mrs. Allan and Miss Stacy, and grow up to be a credit to you.

be good (善良になる) [動] be well-behaved

be a credit to (恥ずかしくないような) [動] be a source of pride or honor to

マリラ、私は本当にあなたやアラン夫人やステイシー先生のように善良になりたいし、あなたに恥ずかしくないような大人になりたいの。

Diana says when my hair begins to grow to tie a black velvet ribbon around my head with a bow at one side.

ダイアナは、私の髪が伸びてきたら、頭に黒いベルベットのリボンを巻いて、片側にリボン結びをしたらいいと言ってるよ。

She says she thinks it will be very becoming.

彼女は、それがとても似合うと思うと言ってるよ。

I will call it a snood—that sounds so romantic.

snood (スヌード) [名] a type of head covering

私はそれをスヌードと呼ぶよ。とてもロマンチックに聞こえるでしょう。

But am I talking too much, Marilla?

でも、マリラ、私、しゃべりすぎかしら?

Does it hurt your head?”

頭が痛くなる?」

“My head is better now.

「頭は良くなったよ。

It was terrible bad this afternoon, though.

でも、午後はとてもひどかったよ。

These headaches of mine are getting worse and worse.

get worse (ひどくなる) [動] become more severe or serious

私の頭痛はますますひどくなっている。

I’ll have to see a doctor about them.

see a doctor (医者に診てもらう) [動] go to a doctor for medical examination or treatment

医者に診てもらう必要があるよ。

As for your chatter, I don’t know that I mind it—I’ve got so used to it.”

あなたのおしゃべりについては、私は気にしていないと思うよ。私はそれにとても慣れたよ。」

Which was Marilla’s way of saying that she liked to hear it.

それはマリラがそれを聞くのが好きだと言う言い方だった。

Chapter XXVIII: An Unfortunate Lily Maid

maid (乙女) [名] a young unmarried woman

第28章: 不幸な百合の乙女

Of course you must be Elaine, Anne,” said Diana.

Elaine (エレイン) [名] a character in the story

もちろん、あなたはエレイン役ね、アン」とダイアナは言った。

“I could never have the courage to float down there.”

have the courage (勇気がある) [動] to be brave enough to do something

float (流れる) [動] move slowly and smoothly through the air or on the surface of a liquid

down there (あそこ) [副] in or to a lower place

「私にはあそこを流れる勇気は絶対にないよ。」

“Nor I,” said Ruby Gillis, with a shiver.

Nor I (私もないよ) [代] I also do not

with a shiver (震えながら) [副] with a trembling movement

「私もないよ」とルビー・ギリスが震えながら言った。

“I don’t mind floating down when there’s two or three of us in the flat and we can sit up. It’s fun then.

two or three (二人か三人) [名] a small number of people

「二人か三人で乗って座れるなら、流れていってもかまわないよ。その時は楽しいよ。

But to lie down and pretend I was dead—I just couldn’t.

でも横になって死んだふりをするなんて、私にはできないよ。」

I’d die really of fright.”

本当に恐怖で死んでしまうよ。」

“Of course it would be romantic,” conceded Jane Andrews, “but I know I couldn’t keep still.

be romantic (ロマンチックである) [動] be characterized by a tendency to think of love in an idealized way

concede (認める) [動] admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it

keep still (じっとしている) [動] not move or make a sound

「もちろんロマンチックでしょう」とジェーン・アンドリュースは認めた。「でも私はじっとしていられないよ。

I’d be popping up every minute or so to see where I was and if I wasn’t drifting too far out.

pop up (顔を出す) [動] appear or come up suddenly or unexpectedly

every minute (毎分) [名] a unit of time equal to 60 seconds

too far (あまり遠く) [副] to a great extent or degree

どこにいるのか、あまり遠くに流されていないか、毎分くらい顔を出すよ。

And you know, Anne, that would spoil the effect.”

アン、そうしたら効果が台無しになるよ。」

“But it’s so ridiculous to have a redheaded Elaine,” mourned Anne.

「でも赤毛のエレインはばかげているよ」とアンは嘆いた。

“I’m not afraid to float down and I’d love to be Elaine.

be afraid to (怖がる) [動] be scared to

float down (流される) [動] be carried along by a current

love to (なりたい) [動] like very much

「私は流されるのは怖くないし、エレインになりたいよ。

But it’s ridiculous just the same.

でもやっぱりばかげているよ。

Ruby ought to be Elaine because she is so fair and has such lovely long golden hair—Elaine had ‘all her bright hair streaming down,’ you know.

ought to be (であるべきだ) [助] should be

fair (色白) [形] light in color

stream down (なびかせる) [動] to move or flow freely and easily

ルビーは色白で、長い金髪がとてもきれいだから、エレインになるべきよ。エレインは「輝く髪をなびかせていた」のよ。

And Elaine was the lily maid.

それにエレインは百合の乙女だったよ。

Now, a red-haired person cannot be a lily maid.”

赤毛の人は百合の乙女にはなれないよ。」

“Your complexion is just as fair as Ruby’s,” said Diana earnestly, “and your hair is ever so much darker than it used to be before you cut it.”

「あなたの肌の色はルビーと同じくらい白いし、髪の毛も切る前よりずっと黒くなったよ」とダイアナは真剣に言った。

“Oh, do you really think so?” exclaimed Anne, flushing sensitively with delight.

「ああ、本当にそう思う?」とアンは叫び、喜びで顔を赤らめた。

“I’ve sometimes thought it was myself—but I never dared to ask anyone for fear she would tell me it wasn’t.

「私もそうかなと思ったことがあったけど、誰かに聞こうとは思わなかったよ。違うと言われるのが怖かったから。

Do you think it could be called auburn now, Diana?”

ダイアナ、今は赤褐色と言えると思う?」

“Yes, and I think it is real pretty,” said Diana, looking admiringly at the short, silky curls that clustered over Anne’s head and were held in place by a very jaunty black velvet ribbon and bow.

look admiringly (感心して眺める) [動] to look at something with admiration

silky (絹のような) [形] made of silk

cluster (群がる) [動] to form a cluster

hold in place (留める) [動] to keep something in a particular position

bow (蝶結び) [名] a knot with two loops and two loose ends, used especially for tying shoelaces

「そうね、とてもきれいだと思うよ」とダイアナは言い、アンの頭に群がり、とても粋な黒いベルベットのリボンと蝶結びで留められた短い絹のような巻き毛を感心して眺めた。

They were standing on the bank of the pond, below Orchard Slope, where a little headland fringed with birches ran out from the bank;

where (そこ) [副] in or to the place that

headland (岬) [名] a narrow piece of land that sticks out into the sea

二人はオーチャード・スロープの下の池の岸に立っていた。そこには白樺に縁取られた小さな岬が岸から突き出ていた。

at its tip was a small wooden platform built out into the water for the convenience of fishermen and duck hunters.

tip (先端) [名] the end of something pointed or tapering

wooden (木製の) [形] made of wood

build (作られる) [動] construct or erect

convenience (便宜) [名] the quality of being easy to use or to reach

fisherman (漁師) [名] a person engaged in fishing

duck (カモ) [名] a bird that has a long neck and webbed feet and that can swim

hunter (猟師) [名] a person who hunts animals

その先端には、漁師やカモ猟師の便宜のために水中に作られた小さな木製のプラットフォームがあった。

Ruby and Jane were spending the midsummer afternoon with Diana, and Anne had come over to play with them.

midsummer (真夏) [名] the middle of summer

ルビーとジェーンは真夏の午後をダイアナと過ごしていた。そしてアンは彼女たちと遊びに来た。

Anne and Diana had spent most of their playtime that summer on and about the pond.

playtime (遊び時間) [名] time for play or recreation

アンとダイアナはその夏、遊び時間のほとんどを池やその周辺で過ごした。

Idlewild was a thing of the past, Mr. Bell having ruthlessly cut down the little circle of trees in his back pasture in the spring.

thing of the past (過去のもの) [名] something that is no longer relevant or important

Mr. Bell (ベル氏) [名] a person

ruthlessly (無情に) [副] without pity or compassion

cut down (切り倒す) [動] to fell or cause to fall by cutting

アイドルワイルドは過去のものとなり、ベル氏は春に裏の牧草地にある小さな木の輪を無情にも切り倒してしまった。

Anne had sat among the stumps and wept, not without an eye to the romance of it;

アンは切り株の間に座って泣いたが、そのロマンチックな光景を意識しないでもなかった。

but she was speedily consoled, for, after all, as she and Diana said, big girls of thirteen, going on fourteen, were too old for such childish amusements as playhouses, and there were more fascinating sports to be found about the pond.

speedily (すぐに) [副] very quickly

too old (年を取りすぎて) [形] too old for something

childish (子供じみた) [形] typical of a child

amusement (娯楽) [名] something that is done for enjoyment

しかし、彼女はすぐに慰められた。結局のところ、彼女とダイアナが言うように、13歳の大きな女の子は14歳になり、プレイハウスのような子供じみた娯楽には年を取りすぎていて、池の周りにはもっと魅力的なスポーツがあった。

It was splendid to fish for trout over the bridge and the two girls learned to row themselves about in the little flat-bottomed dory Mr. Barry kept for duck shooting.

fish (釣る) [動] try to catch fish

trout (マス) [名] a freshwater fish

row (漕ぐ) [動] propel a boat with oars

Mr. Barry (バリー氏) [名] a man

shooting (撃ち) [名] the sport or activity of using guns

橋の上でマスを釣るのは素晴らしく、二人の少女はバリー氏がカモ撃ちのために飼っていた小さな平底のドーリーで自分たちで漕ぐことを覚えた。

It was Anne’s idea that they dramatize Elaine.

dramatize (劇にする) [動] present in a dramatic form

エレインを劇にするのはアンのアイデアだった。

They had studied Tennyson’s poem in school the preceding winter, the Superintendent of Education having prescribed it in the English course for the Prince Edward Island schools.

Tennyson (テニソン) [名] Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson, FRS (6 August 1809 – 6 October 1892) was an English poet

poem (詩) [名] a piece of writing that partakes of the nature of both speech and song that is nearly always rhythmical, usually metaphorical, and often exhibits such formal elements as meter, rhyme, and stanzaic str...

preceding (前の) [形] coming immediately before something in time

Superintendent of Education (教育長) [名] the head of a state's department of education

prescribe (指定する) [動] officially or authoritatively order, decree, or command

English (英語) [名] the official language of England, the United States, and most of the Commonwealth

course (コース) [名] a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject

彼女たちは前の冬に学校でテニソンの詩を勉強していた。教育長がプリンスエドワード島の学校の英語コースでそれを指定していたのだ。

They had analyzed and parsed it and torn it to pieces in general until it was a wonder there was any meaning at all left in it for them, but at least the fair lily maid and Lancelot and Guinevere and King Arthur had become very real people to them, and Anne was devoured by secret regret that she had not been born in Camelot.

analyze (分析する) [動] examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of

parse (解析する) [動] resolve (a sentence) into its component parts and describe their syntactic roles

fair (美しい) [形] pleasing to the eye or the ear

Lancelot (ランスロット) [名] one of the Knights of the Round Table and the lover of Queen Guinevere

Guinevere (グィネヴィア) [名] the wife of King Arthur and the lover of Lancelot

Arthur (アーサー) [名] a legendary British leader who, according to medieval histories and romances, led the defence of Britain against the Saxon invaders in the late 5th and early 6th centuries

real (現実的な) [形] actually existing or occurring

devour (後悔する) [動] eat up greedily or voraciously

Camelot (キャメロット) [名] the legendary capital of King Arthur's Britain

彼女たちはそれを分析し、解析し、細かく分解して、自分たちにとって意味が残っているのか不思議に思うほどだったが、少なくとも美しい百合の乙女とランスロットとグィネヴィアとアーサー王は彼女たちにとってとても現実的な人物となり、アンはキャメロットで生まれなかったことを密かに後悔していた。

Those days, she said, were so much more romantic than the present.

those days (あの頃) [名] a time in the past

あの頃は今よりもずっとロマンチックだった、と彼女は言った。

Anne’s plan was hailed with enthusiasm.

enthusiasm (熱狂) [名] intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval

アンの計画は熱狂的に歓迎された。

The girls had discovered that if the flat were pushed off from the landing place it would drift down with the current under the bridge and finally strand itself on another headland lower down which ran out at a curve in the pond.

flat (平底船) [名] a boat with a flat bottom

push off (押し出す) [動] move away from a place by pushing against something

landing place (着岸場所) [名] a place where a boat can land

current (流れ) [名] a continuous movement of water in a particular direction

strand (乗り上げる) [動] leave or be left in a difficult situation

少女たちは、もし平底船を着岸場所から押し出せば、橋の下を流れる流れに乗って下流に漂い、最終的には池の曲がり角にある下流の別の岬に乗り上げるということを発見していた。

They had often gone down like this and nothing could be more convenient for playing Elaine.

be more convenient (より便利である) [動] involving little trouble or effort

play (演じる) [動] act out the part of a character in a play, movie, or television production

彼女たちはよくこんな風に下りていったし、エレインを演じるにはこれ以上便利なものはなかった。

“Well, I’ll be Elaine,” said Anne, yielding reluctantly, for, although she would have been delighted to play the principal character, yet her artistic sense demanded fitness for it and this, she felt, her limitations made impossible.

reluctantly (渋々ながら) [副] in a reluctant manner

yielding (折れる) [動] to give way to pressure, force, or persuasion

principal character (主役) [名] the main character in a story

yet (しかし) [接] nevertheless; however

artistic sense (芸術的感覚) [名] the ability to appreciate and understand art

demanded (要求する) [動] to ask for something forcefully

fitness (適合) [名] the condition of being fit

felt (感じる) [動] to experience a particular emotion

「じゃあ、私がエレインになるよ」とアンは渋々ながらも折れた。主役を演じるのは喜ばしいことだったが、彼女の芸術的感覚はそれに適合することを要求し、彼女の限界では不可能だと感じていた。

“Ruby, you must be King Arthur and Jane will be Guinevere and Diana must be Lancelot.

King Arthur (アーサー王) [名] a legendary British leader who, according to medieval histories and romances, led the defence of Britain against the Saxon invaders in the late 5th and early 6th centuries

「ルビー、あなたはアーサー王で、ジェーンはグィネヴィア、ダイアナはランスロットよ。

But first you must be the brothers and the father.

でも、最初は兄弟と父親をやらなくちゃいけないよ。

We can’t have the old dumb servitor because there isn’t room for two in the flat when one is lying down.

have (雇う) [動] employ

servitor (召使) [名] a person who performs duties for others, especially a person employed in a house on domestic duties

flat (アパート) [名] a set of rooms for living in, usually on one floor of a large building

私たちは古い無言の召使を雇うことができない。なぜなら、一人が横になっているときに二人分の部屋がアパートにないからだ。

We must pall the barge all its length in blackest samite.

pall (覆う) [動] to cover with a cloth

barge (船) [名] a flat-bottomed boat used for carrying goods

samite (サミット) [名] a heavy silk fabric

私たちは船を一番黒いサミットで覆わなければならない。

That old black shawl of your mother’s will be just the thing, Diana.”

ダイアナ、お母さんの古い黒いショールがちょうどいいよ」

The black shawl having been procured, Anne spread it over the flat and then lay down on the bottom, with closed eyes and hands folded over her breast.

black shawl (黒いショール) [名] a piece of fabric worn over the shoulders or head

procure (手に入れる) [動] obtain by care, effort, or the use of special means

spread (広げる) [動] stretch out so as to cover a wider area

lay down (横たわる) [動] be in or move into a resting position

黒いショールを手に入れたアンは、それを平底船の上に広げて、目を閉じ、胸の上で手を組んで、底に横たわった。

“Oh, she does look really dead,” whispered Ruby Gillis nervously, watching the still, white little face under the flickering shadows of the birches.

「ああ、本当に死んでいるみたい」とルビー・ギリスが、白樺のちらちらする影の下で静かで白い小さな顔を見ながら、神経質にささやいた。

“It makes me feel frightened, girls.

「怖くなってきたよ、みんな。

Do you suppose it’s really right to act like this?

act (する) [動] do something

like this (こんなこと) [名] this kind of thing

本当にこんなことをしていいのかしら?

Mrs. Lynde says that all play-acting is abominably wicked.”

play-acting (芝居) [名] the activity of acting in a play

abominably (ひどく) [副] in a way that is extremely bad or unpleasant

リンド夫人は、芝居なんてどれもひどく邪悪だって言うのよ。」

“Ruby, you shouldn’t talk about Mrs. Lynde,” said Anne severely.

talk about (言う) [動] speak or converse about

「ルビー、リンド夫人のことを言うべきじゃないよ」とアンは厳しく言った。

“It spoils the effect because this is hundreds of years before Mrs. Lynde was born.

「リンド夫人が生まれる何百年も前の話だから、台無しになっちゃうよ。

Jane, you arrange this.

ジェーン、これを整えて。

It’s silly for Elaine to be talking when she’s dead.”

be talking (話す) [動] speak or converse

エレインが死んでいるのに話すなんてばかげているよ。」

Jane rose to the occasion.

rise to the occasion (それに応える) [動] to do what is required in a difficult situation

ジェーンはそれに応えた。

Cloth of gold for coverlet there was none, but an old piano scarf of yellow Japanese crepe was an excellent substitute.

coverlet (布団カバー) [名] a bed covering

none (ない) [代] not any

piano (ピアノ) [名] a musical instrument

Japanese (日本の) [形] of or relating to Japan or its people or language

crepe (ちりめん) [名] a light fabric with a crinkled surface

excellent (素晴らしい) [形] extremely good

substitute (代用品) [名] a person or thing acting or serving in place of another

金の布団カバーなんてなかったが、黄色い日本のちりめんの古いピアノカバーが素晴らしい代用品になった。

A white lily was not obtainable just then, but the effect of a tall blue iris placed in one of Anne’s folded hands was all that could be desired.

white lily (白いユリ) [名] a plant with large, white, trumpet-shaped flowers

obtainable (手に入れる) [動] able to be obtained or achieved

tall blue iris (背の高い青いアイリス) [名] a plant with large, showy flowers

folded hands (折りたたんだ手) [名] hands that are clasped together

all that could be desired (望みうるすべて) [名] everything that one could want or hope for

白いユリはちょうどその時は手に入らなかったが、アンの折りたたんだ手の1つに置かれた背の高い青いアイリスの効果は望みうるすべてだった。

“Now, she’s all ready,” said Jane.

「さあ、これで準備万端よ」とジェーンは言った。

“We must kiss her quiet brows and, Diana, you say, ‘Sister, farewell forever,’ and Ruby, you say, ‘Farewell, sweet sister,’ both of you as sorrowfully as you possibly can.

「私たちは彼女の静かな額にキスをしなければならないよ、ダイアナ、あなたは「お姉ちゃん、永遠にさようなら」と言い、ルビー、あなたは「さようなら、優しいお姉ちゃん」と言いなさい、二人ともできるだけ悲しげにね。

Anne, for goodness sake smile a little.

for goodness sake (お願いだから) [間] used to express mild annoyance or impatience

smile (笑う) [動] to have a pleased, kind, or amused expression on your face, usually with the corners of the mouth turned up and the front teeth exposed

アン、お願いだから少し笑って。

You know Elaine ‘lay as though she smiled.’

エレインは「微笑んでいるように横たわっていた」でしょう。

That’s better.

これでいいよ。

Now push the flat off.”

さあ、平底船を押し出しましょう」

The flat was accordingly pushed off, scraping roughly over an old embedded stake in the process.

scrape (擦る) [動] move or cause to move along a rough or hard surface, causing damage or injury

平底船はそれに従って押し出され、その過程で古い埋め込まれた杭をざらざらと擦った。

Diana and Jane and Ruby only waited long enough to see it caught in the current and headed for the bridge before scampering up through the woods, across the road, and down to the lower headland where, as Lancelot and Guinevere and the King, they were to be in readiness to receive the lily maid.

catch (乗る) [動] to get on or into

head (向かう) [動] move in a specified direction

scamper (駆け抜ける) [動] run quickly and lightly

King (王) [名] the male ruler of an independent state

readiness (準備) [名] the state of being ready

ダイアナとジェーンとルビーは、それが流れに乗って橋に向かうのを見届けると、森を駆け抜け、道を横切り、ランスロット、グィネヴィア、王として、ユリ乙女を迎える準備を整えて待つ下の岬へと急いだ。

For a few minutes Anne, drifting slowly down, enjoyed the romance of her situation to the full.

for a few minutes (数分間) [名] a short period of time

to the full (心ゆくまで) [副] to the greatest possible extent

数分間、ゆっくりと下流に流されながら、アンは自分の置かれた状況のロマンを心ゆくまで楽しんだ。

Then something happened not at all romantic.

すると、全くロマンチックではないことが起こった。

The flat began to leak.

平底船が水漏れし始めたのだ。

In a very few moments it was necessary for Elaine to scramble to her feet, pick up her cloth of gold coverlet and pall of blackest samite and gaze blankly at a big crack in the bottom of her barge through which the water was literally pouring.

scramble (慌てて立ち上がる) [動] move or climb quickly and awkwardly, using one's hands as well as one's feet

pall (布) [名] a piece of cloth that is spread over a coffin

blackest (真っ黒な) [形] of the darkest possible color

crack (割れ目) [名] a break or fissure in something

literally (文字通り) [副] in a literal manner or sense; exactly

ほんのわずかな時間で、エレインは慌てて立ち上がり、金の布団と真っ黒なサミットの布を拾い上げ、船底の大きな割れ目から文字通り水が流れ込んでいるのをぼんやりと眺めなければならなかった。

That sharp stake at the landing had torn off the strip of batting nailed on the flat.

landing (着岸場所) [名] a place where people or goods are landed from a ship

stake (杭) [名] a piece of wood or metal with a pointed end that is driven into the ground

tear off (引き裂く) [動] to remove something by pulling it violently

batting (綿) [名] a piece of cotton wadding used for stuffing or padding

nail (打ち付ける) [動] to fasten with a nail

着岸場所にあったあの鋭い杭が、平底船に打ち付けられていた綿の帯を引き裂いてしまったのだ。

Anne did not know this, but it did not take her long to realize that she was in a dangerous plight.

not know (分からない) [動] be unacquainted with

not take long (時間がかからない) [動] happen quickly

plight (状況) [名] a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation

アンにはそれが分からなかったが、自分が危険な状況にあると悟るまでに時間はかからなかった。

At this rate the flat would fill and sink long before it could drift to the lower headland.

at this rate (このままでは) [副] if things continue in this way

long before (前に) [副] a long time before

lower (下流の) [形] below average in height

このままでは、平底船は下流の岬まで流される前に水がいっぱいになって沈んでしまうだろう。

Where were the oars?

オールは何処にある?

Left behind at the landing!

leave behind (置き忘れる) [動] fail to bring something with you when you leave a place

着岸場所に置き忘れてきた!

Anne gave one gasping little scream which nobody ever heard;

scream (悲鳴) [名] a loud, high-pitched cry

アンは誰にも聞こえないような小さな悲鳴をあげ、

she was white to the lips, but she did not lose her self-possession.

self-possession (冷静さ) [名] the quality of being calm and in control of oneself

唇まで真っ白になったが、冷静さを失わなかった。

There was one chance—just one.

チャンスは一つだけ、たった一つだけあった。

“I was horribly frightened,” she told Mrs. Allan the next day, “and it seemed like years while the flat was drifting down to the bridge and the water rising in it every moment.

horribly (恐ろしく) [副] in a way that causes or is likely to cause horror; shockingly

frightened (おびえる) [動] make or become afraid or anxious

「私は恐ろしくてたまりませんでした」と、彼女は翌日アラン夫人に話した。「平底船が橋まで流され、水が刻々と船に流れ込んでくるまでの時間が何年にも思えました。

I prayed, Mrs. Allan, most earnestly, but I didn’t shut my eyes to pray, for I knew the only way God could save me was to let the flat float close enough to one of the bridge piles for me to climb up on it.

close (近づける) [動] move or bring near or nearer

アラン夫人、私は心から祈りました。でも、祈るために目を閉じることはしませんでした。神様が私を救う唯一の方法は、平底船を橋脚の1つに十分近づけて、私が登れるようにすることだとわかっていたからです。

You know the piles are just old tree trunks and there are lots of knots and old branch stubs on them.

tree trunk (木の幹) [名] the main stem of a tree

knot (節) [名] a part of a tree where a branch joins the trunk

stub (切り株) [名] the remaining part of a tree trunk after the tree has been cut down

橋脚はただの古い木の幹で、たくさんの節や古い枝の切り株があることはご存じでしょう。

It was proper to pray, but I had to do my part by watching out and right well I knew it.

proper (正しい) [形] in accordance with established rules or standards

watch out (気をつける) [動] be careful or vigilant

right well (よく) [副] to a high degree or level

祈るのは正しいことでしたが、私は自分の役割を果たさなければならなかったし、それをよくわかっていました。

I just said, ‘Dear God, please take the flat close to a pile and I’ll do the rest,’ over and over again.

Dear God (神様) [名] the creator and ruler of the universe and source of all moral authority; the supreme being

take (寄せる) [動] move or cause to move in a specified direction

over and over again (何度も何度も) [副] repeatedly; many times

私はただ「神様、どうか平底船を橋脚の近くに寄せてください。あとは私がやります」と何度も何度も言いました。

Under such circumstances you don’t think much about making a flowery prayer.

under such circumstances (そのような状況では) [句] in a situation like that

make (考える) [動] to produce or create something

flowery (美辞麗句を並べた) [形] full of elaborate and often pretentious words or phrases

そのような状況では、美辞麗句を並べた祈りなど考えもしません。

But mine was answered, for the flat bumped right into a pile for a minute and I flung the scarf and the shawl over my shoulder and scrambled up on a big providential stub.

be answered (通じる) [動] be replied to

bump into (ぶつかる) [動] collide with

scramble up (よじ登る) [動] climb quickly and with difficulty

providential (神の思し召し) [形] happening by the intervention of God

しかし、私の祈りは通じました。平底船が橋脚にぶつかり、私はスカーフとショールを肩にかけ、神の思し召しとばかりに大きな切り株によじ登りました。

And there I was, Mrs. Allan, clinging to that slippery old pile with no way of getting up or down.

slippery (滑りやすい) [形] having a smooth or wet surface that is difficult to walk, climb, or hold on to without slipping

アランさん、私はあの滑りやすい古い橋脚にしがみついて、上にも下にも行けずにいました。

It was a very unromantic position, but I didn’t think about that at the time.

position (状況) [名] a place where someone or something is located

とてもロマンチックとは言えない状況でしたが、その時はそんなことは考えていませんでした。

You don’t think much about romance when you have just escaped from a watery grave.

watery grave (水の墓場) [名] a place where someone has died by drowning

水の墓場から逃れたばかりの時には、ロマンスのことなどあまり考えないものです。

I said a grateful prayer at once and then I gave all my attention to holding on tight, for I knew I should probably have to depend on human aid to get back to dry land.”

say a prayer (祈りを捧げる) [動] to pray

give one's attention to (注意を向ける) [動] to focus on something

hold on (しがみつく) [動] to grip something tightly

dry land (陸) [名] land that is not covered by water

私はすぐに感謝の祈りを捧げ、それからしっかりとしがみつくことに全力を注ぎました。陸に戻るには、おそらく人の助けを借りなければならないだろうとわかっていましたから。」

The flat drifted under the bridge and then promptly sank in midstream.

midstream (川の真ん中) [名] the middle of a stream

平底船は橋の下を漂い、すぐに川の真ん中に沈んでしまいました。

Ruby, Jane, and Diana, already awaiting it on the lower headland, saw it disappear before their very eyes and had not a doubt but that Anne had gone down with it.

await (待つ) [動] to wait for

disappear (消える) [動] to cease to be visible

very (目の前で) [副] in actual fact

go down (沈む) [動] to sink below the surface of the water

ルビー、ジェーン、ダイアナは、すでに下流の岬で待っていましたが、目の前で船が消えていくのを見て、アンが船と一緒に沈んでしまったことを疑いませんでした。

For a moment they stood still, white as sheets, frozen with horror at the tragedy;

sheet (シーツ) [名] a large piece of cloth used as a covering for a bed

frozen (凍りついた) [形] turned into ice

一瞬、彼女たちはシーツのように真っ白になって、悲劇の恐怖で凍りついたように立ち尽くしました。

then, shrieking at the tops of their voices, they started on a frantic run up through the woods, never pausing as they crossed the main road to glance the way of the bridge.

それから、彼女たちは声を限りに叫びながら、森の中を狂ったように駆け上がり、橋の道をちらっと見るために幹線道路を渡るときも立ち止まりませんでした。

Anne, clinging desperately to her precarious foothold, saw their flying forms and heard their shrieks.

foothold (足場) [名] a place where you can put your foot when climbing

アンは、不安定な足場に必死にしがみつきながら、彼女たちの飛び回る姿を見て、悲鳴を聞きました。

Help would soon come, but meanwhile her position was a very uncomfortable one.

meanwhile (それまでは) [副] in the intervening period of time

すぐに助けが来るだろうが、それまでは彼女の立場は非常に不快なものだった。

The minutes passed by, each seeming an hour to the unfortunate lily maid.

pass by (過ぎる) [動] go past

不幸な百合の乙女には、一分一分がまるで一時間にも思えた。

Why didn’t somebody come?

なぜ誰も来ないのだろう?

Where had the girls gone?

少女たちはどこへ行ってしまったのか?

Suppose they had fainted, one and all!

one and all (みんな) [名] everyone

みんなが気絶してしまったらどうしよう!

Suppose nobody ever came!

誰も来なかったらどうしよう!

Suppose she grew so tired and cramped that she could hold on no longer!

cramped (窮屈な) [形] lacking space

疲れ果てて、もうしがみついていられなくなったらどうしよう!

Anne looked at the wicked green depths below her, wavering with long, oily shadows, and shivered.

green (緑の) [形] of the color intermediate between blue and yellow in the visible spectrum

oily (油のような) [形] containing or covered with oil

アンは、長い油のような影が揺らめく、下の邪悪な緑の深みを見つめ、身震いした。

Her imagination began to suggest all manner of gruesome possibilities to her.

suggest (示唆する) [動] mention or introduce as a possibility

彼女の想像力は、あらゆる恐ろしい可能性を彼女に示唆し始めた。

Then, just as she thought she really could not endure the ache in her arms and wrists another moment,

そして、腕と手首の痛みにもう一瞬も耐えられないと思ったちょうどその時、

Gilbert Blythe came rowing under the bridge in Harmon Andrews’s dory!

dory (小型ボート) [名] a small, flat-bottomed boat

ギルバート・ブライスがハーモン・アンドリュースの小型ボートで橋の下を漕いでやってきた!

Gilbert glanced up and, much to his amazement, beheld a little white scornful face looking down upon him with big, frightened but also scornful gray eyes.

glance up (見上げる) [動] look up quickly

look down upon (見下ろす) [動] to regard someone or something as inferior

ギルバートは見上げ、驚いたことに、大きくて怯えた、しかしまた軽蔑的な灰色の目で彼を見下ろす、小さな白い軽蔑的な顔を見た。

“Anne Shirley! How on earth did you get there?” he exclaimed.

「アン・シャーリー! いったいどうやってそこに?」と彼は叫んだ。

Without waiting for an answer he pulled close to the pile and extended his hand.

pull (近づく) [動] move or cause to move toward oneself or toward the place that is regarded as near oneself

答えを待たずに彼は山に近づき、手を差し出した。

There was no help for it;

no help for it (仕方がない) [名] no other option; no alternative

仕方がない。

Anne, clinging to Gilbert Blythe’s hand, scrambled down into the dory, where she sat, drabbled and furious, in the stern with her arms full of dripping shawl and wet crepe.

scramble (降りる) [動] climb or move quickly and awkwardly

drabbled (びしょ濡れになる) [動] make wet and dirty

stern (船尾) [名] the rear part of a ship or boat

crepe (クレープ) [名] a light thin fabric with a crinkled surface

アンはギルバート・ブライスの手をつかんで、小舟に降り、びしょ濡れになって怒り、船尾に座り、腕には水滴のしたたるショールと濡れたクレープを抱えた。

It was certainly extremely difficult to be dignified under the circumstances!

be dignified (威厳を保つ) [動] to be worthy of respect

このような状況で威厳を保つのは確かにとても難しい!

“What has happened, Anne?” asked Gilbert, taking up his oars.

What has happened (どうしたんだ) [句] what is the matter

take up (手に取りながら) [動] to start doing an activity or to start to be interested in something

「どうしたんだ、アン?」とギルバートはオールを手に取りながら尋ねた。

“We were playing Elaine,” explained Anne frigidly, without even looking at her rescuer, “and I had to drift down to Camelot in the barge—I mean the flat.

frigidly (冷たく) [副] in a cold or unfriendly way

rescuer (救助者) [名] a person who rescues someone or something

「私たちはエレインを演じていたんです」とアンは冷たく説明した。救助者を見ようともせずに、「私はバージに乗ってキャメロットまで流されなければならなかったんです。つまり、平底船です。

The flat began to leak and I climbed out on the pile.

leak (水漏れ) [名] a hole or crack that allows something (such as water) to pass through

pile (杭) [名] a long piece of wood or metal that is driven into the ground to support something

平底船が水漏れし始めたので、私は杭に登りました。

The girls went for help.

go for (呼びに行く) [動] try to obtain or achieve

女の子たちは助けを呼びに行きました。

Will you be kind enough to row me to the landing?”

be kind enough to (~してくれるほど親切である) [動] be willing to do something

landing (着岸) [名] the action of coming to land

私を着岸まで漕いで行ってくれませんか?」

Gilbert obligingly rowed to the landing

obligingly (快く) [副] in a willing and helpful manner

ギルバートは着岸まで漕いで行った。

and Anne, disdaining assistance, sprang nimbly on shore.

disdain (拒む) [動] to look down on with intense aversion

spring (飛び降りる) [動] to move or jump suddenly and quickly

アンは助けを拒み、岸に飛び降りた。

“I’m very much obliged to you,” she said haughtily as she turned away.

haughtily (横柄に) [副] in a proud and arrogant manner

turn away (背を向ける) [動] to change direction, position, or course

「とても感謝しています」と彼女は横柄に言い、背を向けた。

But Gilbert had also sprung from the boat and now laid a detaining hand on her arm.

lay (つかむ) [動] to put or set down

しかし、ギルバートもボートから飛び降り、彼女の腕をつかんだ。

“Anne,” he said hurriedly, “look here. Can’t we be good friends?

「アン」彼は急いで言った。「こっちを見て。私たちは仲良くなれないかな?

I’m awfully sorry I made fun of your hair that time.

あの時君の髪の毛をからかったこと、本当にごめんなさい。

I didn’t mean to vex you and I only meant it for a joke.

君を困らせるつもりはなかったんだ。ただの冗談のつもりだったんだ。

Besides, it’s so long ago.

それに、もうずいぶん前のことだよ。

I think your hair is awfully pretty now—honest I do.

君の髪の毛は今とてもきれいだと思うよ。正直にそう思うんだ。

Let’s be friends.”

let's (~しよう) [助] used to make a suggestion

be (~になる) [助] used to connect the subject and the predicate

友達になろうよ。」

For a moment Anne hesitated.

アンはしばらくためらった。

She had an odd, newly awakened consciousness under all her outraged dignity that the half-shy, half-eager expression in Gilbert’s hazel eyes was something that was very good to see.

half-shy (半分恥ずかしげな) [形] somewhat shy

half-eager (半分熱心な) [形] somewhat eager

彼女は、ギルバートのヘーゼル色の瞳の半分恥ずかしげで半分熱心な表情がとても見栄えのするものであるという、彼女のすべての怒った尊厳の下で奇妙な、新しく目覚めた意識を持っていた。

Her heart gave a quick, queer little beat.

beat (鼓動) [名] a regular pulsing of the heart

彼女の心臓は素早く奇妙な小さな鼓動をした。

But the bitterness of her old grievance promptly stiffened up her wavering determination.

bitterness (苦々しさ) [名] the quality of being bitter

grievance (不満) [名] a feeling of resentment or injustice

stiffen (固める) [動] make or become stiff or stiffer

waver (揺らぐ) [動] move or cause to move unsteadily

しかし、彼女の古い不満の苦々しさは、すぐに彼女の揺らぐ決意を固めた。

That scene of two years before flashed back into her recollection as vividly as if it had taken place yesterday.

two years before (二年前) [名] the time two years ago

flash back (よみがえる) [動] to suddenly remember something from the past

vividly (鮮明に) [副] in a way that is clear and easy to remember

二年前のあの光景が、まるで昨日のことのように鮮明に彼女の記憶によみがえった。

Gilbert had called her “carrots” and had brought about her disgrace before the whole school.

bring about (引き起こす) [動] to cause to happen

ギルバートは彼女を「にんじん」と呼び、学校全体の前で彼女の恥をさらした。

Her resentment, which to other and older people might be as laughable as its cause, was in no whit allayed and softened by time seemingly.

older (年長者) [形] having lived for a long time

laughable (笑える) [形] causing laughter

no whit (少しも~ない) [名] not at all

allayed (和らぐ) [動] make or become less intense or severe

softened (和らぐ) [動] make or become less intense or severe

彼女の恨みは、他の年長者には原因と同じくらい笑えるかもしれないが、時間によって和らぐことも和らぐこともなかった。

She hated Gilbert Blythe!

彼女はギルバート・ブライスが嫌いだった!

She would never forgive him!

彼女は彼を決して許さないだろう!

“No,” she said coldly, “I shall never be friends with you, Gilbert Blythe;

「いいえ」と彼女は冷たく言った。「私はあなたと友達になることは決してありません、ギルバート・ブライス。

and I don’t want to be!”

友達になりたくない!」

“All right!” Gilbert sprang into his skiff with an angry color in his cheeks.

all right (わかった) [間] an expression of agreement

skiff (小舟) [名] a small boat

「わかった!」ギルバートは頬を怒りで赤らめながら小舟に飛び乗った。

“I’ll never ask you to be friends again, Anne Shirley.

「二度と友達になってくれとは頼まない、アン・シャーリー。

And I don’t care either!”

気にしない!」

He pulled away with swift defiant strokes, and Anne went up the steep, ferny little path under the maples.

pull away (漕ぎ去る) [動] move away from something

swift (素早い) [形] moving or capable of moving with great speed

stroke (手つき) [名] the action of moving one's hand or an object across a surface

ferny (シダの) [形] covered with ferns

彼は素早く反抗的な手つきで漕ぎ去り、アンはカエデの木の下にある急なシダの小道を上っていった。

She held her head very high, but she was conscious of an odd feeling of regret.

hold one's head high (頭を高く掲げる) [動] to be proud and not ashamed of what you have done

彼女は頭を高く掲げていたが、奇妙な後悔の念を抱いていた。

She almost wished she had answered Gilbert differently.

differently (別のものに) [副] in a different way

彼女はギルバートへの返事を別のものにしたいと思った。

Of course, he had insulted her terribly, but still—!

もちろん、彼は彼女をひどく侮辱したが、それでも!

Altogether, Anne rather thought it would be a relief to sit down and have a good cry.

altogether (全体的に) [副] in total

have a good cry (思いっきり泣く) [動] cry a lot

アンは、座って思いっきり泣いたら楽になるだろうと思った。

She was really quite unstrung, for the reaction from her fright and cramped clinging was making itself felt.

unstrung (緊張した) [形] lacking in emotional control

clinging (抱きつき) [名] the action of holding on tightly to something

reaction (反動) [名] a response to something

make itself felt (感じられる) [動] to be noticed or experienced

彼女は本当にかなり緊張していた。恐怖と窮屈な抱きつきからの反動が感じられた。

Halfway up the path she met Jane and Diana rushing back to the pond in a state narrowly removed from positive frenzy.

道の途中で、彼女はジェーンとダイアナに会った。二人は狂乱状態に近い状態で池に急いで戻っていた。

They had found nobody at Orchard Slope, both Mr. and Mrs. Barry being away.

彼らはオーチャード・スロープに誰もいなかった。バリー夫妻はどちらも留守だった。

Here Ruby Gillis had succumbed to hysterics, and was left to recover from them as best she might, while Jane and Diana flew through the Haunted Wood and across the brook to Green Gables.

succumb (起こす) [動] to give in to

recover (回復する) [動] to return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength

ここでルビー・ギリスはヒステリーを起こし、ジェーンとダイアナが幽霊の森を抜けて小川を渡ってグリーン・ゲイブルズに向かう間、彼女はできる限り回復するために残された。

There they had found nobody either, for Marilla had gone to Carmody and Matthew was making hay in the back field.

back field (裏の畑) [名] a field behind a house

そこにも誰もいなかった。マリラはカーモディに行き、マシューは裏の畑で干し草を作っていた。

“Oh, Anne,” gasped Diana, fairly falling on the former’s neck and weeping with relief and delight, “oh, Anne—we thought—you were—drowned—and we felt like murderers—because we had made—you be—Elaine.

fall on (抱きつく) [動] to embrace or hug someone

we (私たち) [代] used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself and one or more other people considered together

drowned (溺れた) [動] to die through submersion in and inhalation of water

murderers (殺人者) [名] a person who kills another person unlawfully and with premeditation

had made (させた) [動] to cause (something) to happen

「ああ、アン」ダイアナは息を切らして、アンの首に抱きつき、安堵と喜びで泣きながら言った。「ああ、アン、私たちは、あなたが、溺れたと思って、私たちは、あなたをエレインにさせたので、殺人者のような気分でした。

And Ruby is in hysterics—oh, Anne, how did you escape?”

ルビーはヒステリーを起こして、ああ、アン、どうやって逃げたの?」

“I climbed up on one of the piles,” explained Anne wearily, “and Gilbert Blythe came along in Mr. Andrews’s dory and brought me to land.”

come along (やって来る) [動] arrive

「私は杭の一つに登りました」とアンは疲れたように説明した。「そしてギルバート・ブライスがアンドリュースさんの小舟でやって来て、私を陸に連れて来てくれました。」

“Oh, Anne, how splendid of him!

「ああ、アン、彼はなんて素晴らしいの!

Why, it’s so romantic!” said Jane, finding breath enough for utterance at last.

utterance (言葉) [名] something that is said or expressed

at last (ようやく) [副] after a long time, or after a lot of effort

なんてロマンチックなんでしょう!」とジェーンはようやく息を吹き返して言った。

“Of course you’ll speak to him after this.”

「もちろん、この後彼と話すよね。」

“Of course I won’t,” flashed Anne, with a momentary return of her old spirit.

flash (言い返す) [動] to say something quickly and angrily

momentary (瞬間的な) [形] lasting for a very short time

return (取り戻す) [動] to go or come back to a place or condition

「もちろん話さないよ」とアンは瞬間的に昔の精神を取り戻して言い返した。

“And I don’t want ever to hear the word ‘romantic’ again, Jane Andrews.

「それに、ジェーン・アンドリュース、もう二度と『ロマンチック』なんて言葉を聞きたくないよ。

I’m awfully sorry you were so frightened, girls.

be awfully sorry (本当にごめんなさい) [動] to feel very sorry

be frightened (怖がらせる) [動] to make someone afraid

みんなを怖がらせてしまって、本当にごめんなさい。

It is all my fault.

全部私のせいです。

I feel sure I was born under an unlucky star.

私はきっと不運な星の下に生まれたんだよ。

Everything I do gets me or my dearest friends into a scrape.

get (巻き込まれる) [動] become involved in something

私が何かすると、いつも私や私の親友がトラブルに巻き込まれるのよ。

We’ve gone and lost your father’s flat, Diana, and I have a presentiment that we’ll not be allowed to row on the pond any more.”

go and (しちゃった) [動] do something foolish or careless

have a presentiment (予感がする) [動] have a feeling that something is going to happen

be allowed to (させてもらう) [動] be given permission to do something

ダイアナ、お父さんのボートをなくしちゃったよ。もう池でボートに乗せてもらえない予感がするよ。」

Anne’s presentiment proved more trustworthy than presentiments are apt to do.

presentiment (予感) [名] a feeling that something is going to happen, especially something unpleasant

trustworthy (信頼できる) [形] able to be trusted; reliable

apt (そうである) [形] likely or liable to do something

アンの予感は、予感というものがそうであるよりも、もっと信頼できるものであることが証明された。

Great was the consternation in the Barry and Cuthbert households when the events of the afternoon became known.

become known (知られるようになる) [動] to become famous or well-known

その午後の出来事が知られると、バリー家とカスバート家は大いに狼狽した。

“Will you ever have any sense, Anne?” groaned Marilla.

have any sense (分別がつく) [動] to be able to think and behave in a reasonable way

「アン、いつになったら分別がつくんだ?」とマリラはうめいた。

“Oh, yes, I think I will, Marilla,” returned Anne optimistically.

Oh, yes (ええ、そうね) [間] used to express surprise, disappointment, or disgust

I will (分別がつく) [動] be going to

returned (答えた) [動] say or write something as an answer

optimistically (楽観的に) [副] in a positive or hopeful way

「ええ、そうね、分別がつくと思うよ、マリラ」とアンは楽観的に答えた。

A good cry, indulged in the grateful solitude of the east gable, had soothed her nerves and restored her to her wonted cheerfulness.

east gable (東の切妻) [名] the gable on the east side of a building

solitude (孤独) [名] the state of being alone

東の切妻のありがたい孤独の中で、思いっきり泣いて、神経が落ち着き、いつもの元気を取り戻した。

“I think my prospects of becoming sensible are brighter now than ever.”

「分別がつく見込みは、今までになく明るいように思うよ」

“I don’t see how,” said Marilla.

「そうは思えないが」とマリラは言った。

“Well,” explained Anne, “I’ve learned a new and valuable lesson today.

「ええと」とアンは説明した。「今日は新しく貴重な教訓を学んだの。

Ever since I came to Green Gables I’ve been making mistakes, and each mistake has helped to cure me of some great shortcoming.

グリーン・ゲイブルズに来て以来、私はずっと間違いを犯してきたけど、その間違い一つ一つが、私の大きな欠点を治すのに役立ってきたの。

The affair of the amethyst brooch cured me of meddling with things that didn’t belong to me.

アメジストのブローチの事件は、自分のものではないものに手を出す癖を治してくれたよ。

The Haunted Wood mistake cured me of letting my imagination run away with me.

幽霊の森の間違いは、想像力が暴走するのを治してくれたよ。

The liniment cake mistake cured me of carelessness in cooking.

carelessness (不注意) [名] the trait of lacking care or attention

塗り薬ケーキの間違いは、料理の不注意を治してくれたよ。

Dyeing my hair cured me of vanity.

髪を染めたことは、私の虚栄心を治してくれたよ。

I never think about my hair and nose now—at least, very seldom.

今では髪の毛や鼻のことは考えもしないし、少なくともほとんど考えないよ。

And today’s mistake is going to cure me of being too romantic.

そして今日の間違いは、私がロマンチックすぎるのを治してくれるよ。

I have come to the conclusion that it is no use trying to be romantic in Avonlea.

come to the conclusion (結論に達する) [動] to decide that something is true after thinking about it

アヴォンリーではロマンチックになろうとしても無駄だという結論に達したよ。

It was probably easy enough in towered Camelot hundreds of years ago, but romance is not appreciated now.

hundreds of years ago (何百年も前) [名] a long time ago

何百年も前の塔のあるキャメロットでは、おそらく簡単だったのでしょうが、今ではロマンスは評価されていません。

I feel quite sure that you will soon see a great improvement in me in this respect, Marilla.”

feel quite sure (確信している) [動] be certain or confident about something

see a great improvement (大きく改善するのを目にすること) [動] notice a significant change for the better

in this respect (この点で) [名] in this particular matter

マリラ、この点で私がすぐに大きく改善するのを目にすることになると確信しています。」

“I’m sure I hope so,” said Marilla skeptically.

skeptically (懐疑的に) [副] doubtful or not having all the facts

「そう願っているよ」とマリラは懐疑的に言いました。

But Matthew, who had been sitting mutely in his corner, laid a hand on Anne’s shoulder when Marilla had gone out.

しかし、マシューは、マリラが外出したとき、黙って自分の隅に座っていたが、アンの肩に手を置いた。

“Don’t give up all your romance, Anne,” he whispered shyly, “a little of it is a good thing—not too much, of course—but keep a little of it, Anne, keep a little of it.”

「アン、ロマンスを全部あきらめないで」と彼は恥ずかしそうにささやいた。「少しはいいことだ、もちろん、あまり多くはいけないが、少しは残しておけ、アン、少しは残しておけ。」

Chapter XXIX: An Epoch in Anne’s Life

epoch (新時代) [名] the beginning of a distinctive period in the history of someone or something

第29章: アンの人生における新時代

Anne was bringing the cows home from the back pasture by way of Lover’s Lane.

アンは恋人の小道を通って、後ろの牧草地から牛を連れて帰っていた。

It was a September evening and all the gaps and clearings in the woods were brimmed up with ruby sunset light.

9月の夕暮れで、森の中のすべての隙間や空き地はルビー色の夕焼けの光で満ちていた。

Here and there the lane was splashed with it, but for the most part it was already quite shadowy beneath the maples, and the spaces under the firs were filled with a clear violet dusk like airy wine.

for the most part (ほとんどの部分) [名] the majority of something

shadowy (暗い) [形] full of shadows

小道にもあちこちに光が飛び散っていたが、ほとんどの部分はすでにカエデの下はかなり暗く、モミの木の下の空間は風通しの良いワインのような澄んだすみれ色の夕暮れで満たされていた。

The winds were out in their tops, and there is no sweeter music on earth than that which the wind makes in the fir trees at evening.

be out (吹き荒れる) [動] to be in the open air

there is no (ない) [動] not exist

sweeter (甘美な) [形] having a pleasant taste

風が木々のてっぺんで吹き荒れていたが、夕暮れ時にモミの木に吹く風の音ほど甘美な音楽は地上にはない。

The cows swung placidly down the lane, and Anne followed them dreamily, repeating aloud the battle canto from Marmion—which had also been part of their English course the preceding winter and which Miss Stacy had made them learn off by heart—and exulting in its rushing lines and the clash of spears in its imagery.

swing (揺れる) [動] move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side

battle (戦い) [名] a fight between two or more armed forces

canto (歌) [名] one of the divisions of a long poem

rushing (疾走する) [形] moving or acting with urgent haste

clash (衝突) [名] a violent confrontation

imagery (比喩表現) [名] the use of vivid or figurative language to represent objects, actions, or ideas

牛たちは穏やかに小道を下り、アンは夢見心地でその後をついていき、マーミオンの戦いの歌を声に出して繰り返していた。これもまた、前の冬の英語の授業の一部で、ステイシー先生が暗記させたものだった。アンはその疾走する行と、その比喩表現にある槍の衝突に歓喜していた。

When she came to the lines

次の行に差し掛かると

The stubborn spearsmen still made good Their dark impenetrable wood,

spearsman (槍兵) [名] a soldier armed with a spear

make good (守り続ける) [動] to do what you have promised to do

impenetrable (突き通せない) [形] impossible to pass through or enter

頑固な槍兵たちは、暗く突き通せない森を守り続けた。

she stopped in ecstasy to shut her eyes that she might the better fancy herself one of that heroic ring.

fancy (空想する) [動] imagine

heroic (英雄的な) [形] having the characteristics of a hero

ring (輪) [名] a circular object

アンは恍惚として立ち止まり、目を閉じて、自分もその英雄的な輪の一人であるかのように空想した。

When she opened them again it was to behold Diana coming through the gate that led into the Barry field and looking so important that Anne instantly divined there was news to be told.

lead (続く) [動] be the route or means of access to a place

divine (察する) [動] perceive by intuition or insight

news (ニュース) [名] newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent or important events

再び目を開けると、ダイアナがバリー家の牧草地に続く門から入ってくるのが見えた。とても大事そうにしているので、アンはすぐに何かニュースがあるに違いないと察した。

But betray too eager curiosity she would not.

betray (示す) [動] to reveal or make known

しかし、あまりに熱心な好奇心を示すのはよくない。

“Isn’t this evening just like a purple dream, Diana?

just like (まるで) [副] in the same way as

「今夜はまるで紫の夢みたいじゃない、ダイアナ?

It makes me so glad to be alive.

生きているのがとても嬉しいよ。

In the mornings I always think the mornings are best;

朝はいつも朝が一番いいと思う。

but when evening comes I think it’s lovelier still.”

でも夕方になると、夕方の方がもっと素敵だと思うの。」

“It’s a very fine evening,” said Diana, “but oh, I have such news, Anne. Guess.

「とても素敵な夜ね」とダイアナは言った。「でも、ああ、私、すごいニュースがあるのよ、アン。当てて。

You can have three guesses.”

三回まで当てていいよ。」

“Charlotte Gillis is going to be married in the church after all

Charlotte Gillis (シャーロッテ・ギリス) [名] a person's name

be married (結婚する) [動] get married

「シャーロッテ・ギリスが結局教会で結婚することになったんだって。

and Mrs. Allan wants us to decorate it,” cried Anne.

decorate (飾りつけをする) [動] make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

アラン夫人が私たちに飾りつけをしてほしいって」とアンは叫んだ。

“No. Charlotte’s beau won’t agree to that, because nobody ever has been married in the church yet, and he thinks it would seem too much like a funeral.

Charlotte (シャーロッテ) [名] a female given name

「違うよ。シャーロッテの恋人はそれには賛成しないのよ。だって、今まで誰も教会で結婚したことがないし、葬式みたいになりすぎると思うんだって。

It’s too mean, because it would be such fun.

ひどいよね、だってすごく楽しいのに。

Guess again.”

もう一度当ててごらん」

“Jane’s mother is going to let her have a birthday party?”

「ジェーンのお母さんが誕生日会を開かせてくれるの?」

Diana shook her head, her black eyes dancing with merriment.

ダイアナは頭を振り、黒い瞳は陽気に踊った。

“I can’t think what it can be,” said Anne in despair, “unless it’s that Moody Spurgeon MacPherson saw you home from prayer meeting last night. Did he?”

prayer meeting (祈祷会) [名] a meeting for the purpose of praying

「何が起こったのか考えられないよ」とアンは絶望して言った。「ムーディ・スパージョン・マクファーソンが昨夜の祈祷会から帰宅するあなたを見かけたとかでなければ。彼が見た?」

“I should think not,” exclaimed Diana indignantly.

think not (そうは思わない) [動] to not have the opinion that something is true or likely

「そうは思わないよ」とダイアナは憤慨して叫んだ。

“I wouldn’t be likely to boast of it if he did, the horrid creature!

boast (自慢する) [動] speak too proudly about oneself or one's achievements

「もし彼が見たとしても、そんな恐ろしい生き物のことを自慢するなんてありえないよ!

I knew you couldn’t guess it.

あなたには推測できないだろうと思ったよ。

Mother had a letter from Aunt Josephine today, and Aunt Josephine wants you and me to go to town next Tuesday and stop with her for the Exhibition.

Mother (ママ) [名] a woman in relation to her child or children

have a letter (手紙を受け取る) [動] receive a letter

you and me (あなたと私) [代] the speaker and the person or people being spoken to

next Tuesday (来週の火曜日) [名] the Tuesday after the coming Tuesday

stop with (泊まる) [動] stay with

Exhibition (展示会) [名] a public showing of works of art or other items of interest

ママが今日ジョセフィンおばさんから手紙を受け取ったんだけど、ジョセフィンおばさんがあなたと私に来週の火曜日に町に行って、展示会のために彼女のところに泊まってほしいって。

There!”

ほら!」

“Oh, Diana,” whispered Anne, finding it necessary to lean up against a maple tree for support, “do you really mean it?

support (支え) [名] a thing that bears the weight of something or keeps it upright

「ああ、ダイアナ」とアンはささやき、支えにカエデの木に寄りかかる必要を感じた。「本当にそう思ってるの?

But I’m afraid Marilla won’t let me go.

でもマリラが行かせてくれないと思うよ。

She will say that she can’t encourage gadding about.

彼女は、うろつき回ることを奨励することはできないと言うでしょう。

That was what she said last week when Jane invited me to go with them in their double-seated buggy to the American concert at the White Sands Hotel.

invite (誘う) [動] ask someone to go somewhere or do something with you

double-seated buggy (二人乗りの馬車) [名] a small horse-drawn carriage with two seats

American concert (アメリカのコンサート) [名] a concert of American music

先週、ジェーンがホワイトサンズホテルのアメリカのコンサートに二人乗りの馬車で一緒に行こうと誘ってくれた時もそう言っていたよ。

I wanted to go, but Marilla said I’d be better at home learning my lessons and so would Jane.

行きたかったんだけど、マリラは私もジェーンも家で勉強した方がいいって言ったのよ。

I was bitterly disappointed, Diana.

be bitterly disappointed (とてもがっかりする) [動] be very unhappy about something

とてもがっかりしたよ、ダイアナ。

I felt so heartbroken that I wouldn’t say my prayers when I went to bed.

heartbroken (悲しい) [形] feeling very sad

とても悲しかったので、寝るときに祈りを唱えなかったよ。

But I repented of that and got up in the middle of the night and said them.”

でも、後悔して夜中に起きて祈ったよ」

“I’ll tell you,” said Diana, “we’ll get Mother to ask Marilla.

「いいこと考えた」とダイアナは言った。「ママにマリラに頼んでもらうの。

She’ll be more likely to let you go then;

be likely to (~するかもしれない) [助] have a good chance of doing something

let go (許す) [動] allow to leave

そうすれば、マリラも許してくれるかもしれないよ。

and if she does we’ll have the time of our lives, Anne.

have the time of one's life (最高の時間を過ごす) [動] enjoy oneself very much

もし許してくれたら、私たちは最高の時間を過ごせるよ、アン。

I’ve never been to an Exhibition, and it’s so aggravating to hear the other girls talking about their trips.

Exhibition (博覧会) [名] a large public display of works of art or items of interest

私、博覧会に行ったことなくて、他の子たちが旅行の話をするのを聞いてると、すごく悔しいの。

Jane and Ruby have been twice, and they’re going this year again.”

have been (行ったことがあって) [動] to have gone to a place

this year (今年) [名] the year that is happening now

ジェーンとルビーは二回も行ったことがあって、今年もまた行くんだって。」

“I’m not going to think about it at all until I know whether I can go or not,” said Anne resolutely.

「行けるかどうかわかるまでは、それについては考えないよ」とアンは断固として言った。

“If I did and then was disappointed, it would be more than I could bear.

「もし考えて、がっかりしたら、耐えられないよ。

But in case I do go I’m very glad my new coat will be ready by that time.

in case (もし) [接] if

by that time (その時までに) [副] before or at a particular time

でも、もし行けることになったら、新しいコートがその時までにできるから、とても嬉しいよ。

Marilla didn’t think I needed a new coat.

マリラは私に新しいコートは必要ないと思ったの。

She said my old one would do very well for another winter and that I ought to be satisfied with having a new dress.

古いコートでももう一冬は十分に着られるし、新しいドレスを買ってもらっただけでも満足すべきだと言ってたよ。

The dress is very pretty, Diana—navy blue and made so fashionably.

navy blue (紺色) [名] a very dark blue color

ドレスはとてもきれいなのよ、ダイアナ。紺色で、とてもおしゃれ。

Marilla always makes my dresses fashionably now, because she says she doesn’t intend to have Matthew going to Mrs. Lynde to make them.

マリラは最近、私のドレスをいつもおしゃれに作ってくれるの。マシューにリンデ夫人のところにドレスを作りに行かせたくないからだって。

I’m so glad.

とても嬉しいよ。

It is ever so much easier to be good if your clothes are fashionable.

be ever so much (ずっと) [動] be a lot

be good (いい子でいる) [動] behave well

be fashionable (おしゃれ) [動] in accordance with the current fashion

服がおしゃれだと、いい子でいるのがずっと楽になるよ。

At least, it is easier for me.

for me (私には) [前] on my behalf

少なくとも、私には楽になるよ。

I suppose it doesn’t make such a difference to naturally good people.

生まれつきいい子には、そんなに違いはないと思うけど。

But Matthew said I must have a new coat, so Marilla bought a lovely piece of blue broadcloth, and it’s being made by a real dressmaker over at Carmody.

so (それで) [接] therefore

broadcloth (服地) [名] a fine, smooth, closely woven woolen cloth

be made (作られる) [動] be manufactured or created

dressmaker (仕立屋) [名] a person who makes clothes

でもマシューが新しいコートが必要だと言うので、マリラが素敵な青い服地を買ってくれて、カーモディのちゃんとした仕立屋さんに作ってもらっているよ。

It’s to be done Saturday night, and I’m trying not to imagine myself walking up the church aisle on Sunday in my new suit and cap, because I’m afraid it isn’t right to imagine such things.

土曜日の夜に仕上がることになっているの。日曜日に新しいスーツと帽子を着て教会の通路を歩く自分を想像しないようにしているよ。だって、そんなことを想像するのは正しくないような気がするから。

But it just slips into my mind in spite of me.

slip into (浮かぶ) [動] enter or be placed in something easily, smoothly, or gradually

でも、ついつい頭に浮かんでしまうの。

My cap is so pretty.

帽子もとてもきれい。

Matthew bought it for me the day we were over at Carmody.

be over (行く) [動] go to a place

カーモディに行った日にマシューが買ってくれたの。

It is one of those little blue velvet ones that are all the rage, with gold cord and tassels.

cord (紐) [名] a long thin piece of string or rope

金の紐と房のついた、今流行りの青いビロードの帽子よ。

Your new hat is elegant, Diana, and so becoming.

elegant (素敵な) [形] pleasingly graceful and stylish in appearance or manner

becoming (似合う) [形] appropriate and attractive

ダイアナ、新しい帽子素敵ね、とても似合ってるよ。

When I saw you come into church last Sunday my heart swelled with pride to think you were my dearest friend.

come into (入ってくる) [動] enter

swell (膨らむ) [動] grow or cause to grow bigger or greater

pride (誇り) [名] a feeling or deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements

dearest (最愛の) [形] most loved or cherished

先週の日曜日にあなたが教会に入ってくるのを見た時、あなたが私の親友だということを誇りに思いました。

Do you suppose it’s wrong for us to think so much about our clothes?

私たちが服のことをそんなに考えるのは間違っていると思う?

Marilla says it is very sinful.

sinful (罪深い) [形] wicked or immoral

マリラはそれは罪深いことだと言うの。

But it is such an interesting subject, isn’t it?”

でも、とても面白いテーマよね?」

Marilla agreed to let Anne go to town, and it was arranged that Mr. Barry should take the girls in on the following Tuesday.

arrange (ことになった) [動] make plans or preparations for something

マリラはアンを町に行かせることに同意し、バリーは次の火曜日に少女たちを連れて行くことになった。

As Charlottetown was thirty miles away and Mr. Barry wished to go and return the same day, it was necessary to make a very early start.

same day (同じ日) [名] the day that is currently happening

early start (早い出発) [名] the beginning of a journey or other activity

シャーロッタウンは30マイルも離れており、バリーは同じ日に行って帰りたいと思っていたので、とても早い出発が必要だった。

But Anne counted it all joy, and was up before sunrise on Tuesday morning.

しかし、アンはそれをすべて喜びと考え、火曜日の朝は日の出前に起きていた。

A glance from her window assured her that the day would be fine, for the eastern sky behind the firs of the Haunted Wood was all silvery and cloudless.

assure (明らかだった) [動] to make (something) certain or definite

eastern (東の) [形] of, relating to, or characteristic of the east

cloudless (雲一つなかった) [形] free of clouds

窓から一目見れば、その日が晴れになることは明らかだった。なぜなら、幽霊の森のモミの木の向こうの東の空はすべて銀色で雲一つなかったからだ。

Through the gap in the trees a light was shining in the western gable of Orchard Slope, a token that Diana was also up.

token (しるし) [名] a sign or indication

up (起きている) [形] awake; not in bed

木々の隙間から、果樹園の西側の切妻に明かりが輝いており、ダイアナも起きていることを示していた。

Anne was dressed by the time Matthew had the fire on and had the breakfast ready when Marilla came down, but for her own part was much too excited to eat.

マシューが火を起こす頃にはアンは服を着ており、マリラが降りてきた時には朝食の準備ができていたが、彼女自身は興奮しすぎて食べることができなかった。

After breakfast the jaunty new cap and jacket were donned, and Anne hastened over the brook and up through the firs to Orchard Slope.

don (着る) [動] put on

朝食後、おしゃれな新しい帽子とジャケットを着て、アンは小川を渡り、モミの木の中を急いで果樹園の坂道を上った。

Mr. Barry and Diana were waiting for her, and they were soon on the road.

wait for (待つ) [動] stay where one is or delay action until a particular time or until something else happens

on the road (出発する) [動] traveling

バリーさんとダイアナが彼女を待っており、すぐに出発した。

It was a long drive, but Anne and Diana enjoyed every minute of it.

長いドライブだったが、アンとダイアナは毎分を楽しんだ。

It was delightful to rattle along over the moist roads in the early red sunlight that was creeping across the shorn harvest fields.

along (走る) [前] in a line with the length of

刈り取られた収穫畑を横切る早朝の赤い日差しの中、湿った道をガタガタと走るのはとても楽しかった。

The air was fresh and crisp, and little smoke-blue mists curled through the valleys and floated off from the hills.

crisp (さわやかな) [形] pleasantly and invigoratingly cool and dry

smoke-blue (煙のような青い) [形] having a color like that of smoke

curl (渦巻く) [動] move in a spiral or curved path

空気は新鮮でさわやかで、煙のような青い霧が谷間に渦巻き、丘から浮かび上がっていた。

Sometimes the road went through woods where maples were beginning to hang out scarlet banners;

hang out (掲げる) [動] to be in a place or with a person

banner (旗) [名] a strip of cloth with a design or slogan

道は時折、カエデが真っ赤な旗を掲げ始めている森の中を通った。

sometimes it crossed rivers on bridges that made Anne’s flesh cringe with the old, half-delightful fear;

sometimes (時折) [副] occasionally, at times

cringe (震え上がる) [動] bend one's head and body in fear or in a servile manner

half-delightful (半分楽しい) [形] causing a feeling of great pleasure or satisfaction

時折、アンの肌を昔の半分楽しい恐怖で震え上がらせる橋で川を渡った。

sometimes it wound along a harbor shore and passed by a little cluster of weather-gray fishing huts;

wind (曲がる) [動] to change direction

harbor (港) [名] a sheltered place on the coast where ships can dock

weather-gray (風雨にさらされた灰色の) [形] gray from being exposed to the weather

fishing hut (漁師小屋) [名] a small building used by fishermen

時折、港の岸に沿って曲がり、風雨にさらされた灰色の漁師小屋の集落を通り過ぎた。

again it mounted to hills whence a far sweep of curving upland or misty-blue sky could be seen;

mount (登る) [動] go up

whence (そこから) [副] from where

curve (曲がる) [動] move or cause to move in a smooth, rounded course

upland (高台) [名] an area of land that is higher than the surrounding land

misty (霧のかかった) [形] full of mist

再び丘に登り、そこからは曲がりくねった高台や霧のかかった青い空が遠くまで見渡せた。

but wherever it went there was much of interest to discuss.

wherever (どこへ) [副] in or to whatever place

be (ある) [動] exist

しかし、どこへ行っても話題に事欠かなかった。

It was almost noon when they reached town and found their way to “Beechwood.”

Beechwood (ブナの森) [名] a fictional place in the story

町に着いて「ブナの森」にたどり着いたのは、もうすぐ正午だった。

It was quite a fine old mansion, set back from the street in a seclusion of green elms and branching beeches.

mansion (邸宅) [名] a large, impressive house

street (通り) [名] a road in a city, town, or village, typically with houses and other buildings on one or both sides

seclusion (囲まれた) [名] the state of being secluded; isolation

elm (ニレ) [名] a deciduous tree with rough serrated leaves and winged fruits

beech (ブナ) [名] a large deciduous tree with smooth grey bark and small, edible triangular nuts

緑のニレや枝分かれしたブナに囲まれた、通りから奥まったところに建つ、かなり立派な古い邸宅だった。

Miss Barry met them at the door with a twinkle in her sharp black eyes.

twinkle (きらきらと輝く) [動] shine or sparkle intermittently

バリーさんは、鋭い黒い目をきらきらと輝かせながら、玄関で二人を迎えた。

“So you’ve come to see me at last, you Anne-girl,” she said.

Anne-girl (アン) [名] a girl named Anne

「やっと会いに来てくれたのね、アン」と彼女は言った。

“Mercy, child, how you have grown!

「まあ、大きくなったのね!

You’re taller than I am, I declare.

am (です) [動] be

私より背が高いよね。

And you’re ever so much better looking than you used to be, too.

be better looking (きれいになる) [動] to be more attractive

それに、前よりずっときれいになったよね。

But I dare say you know that without being told.”

being told (言われる) [動] be informed of or about

でも、言われなくても分かってるよね」

“Indeed I didn’t,” said Anne radiantly.

radiantly (嬉しそうに) [副] in a way that is full of happiness or joy

「いいえ、知らなかったよ」とアンは嬉しそうに言った。

“I know I’m not so freckled as I used to be, so I’ve much to be thankful for, but I really hadn’t dared to hope there was any other improvement.

improvement (改善) [名] an increase in the quality or value of something

「前ほどそばかすがないのは分かってるし、それだけでも感謝すべきことだけど、それ以外に何か良くなったなんて期待もしていなかったよ。

I’m so glad you think there is, Miss Barry.”

バリーさん、そう思ってくれて嬉しいよ」

Miss Barry’s house was furnished with “great magnificence,” as Anne told Marilla afterward.

great magnificence (とても豪華) [名] a state of being very impressive or very good

バリーさんの家は、アンが後でマリラに言ったように「とても豪華」な家具が置かれていた。

The two little country girls were rather abashed by the splendor of the parlor where Miss Barry left them when she went to see about dinner.

abashed (当惑する) [形] feeling or showing embarrassment or shame

go to see (見に行く) [動] go to a place to see something

バリーさんが夕食の準備を見に行っている間、二人の田舎娘は、バリーさんが二人を残していった応接間の豪華さに、かなり当惑していた。

“Isn’t it just like a palace?” whispered Diana.

palace (宮殿) [名] the official residence of a sovereign, president, archbishop, bishop, or other exalted person

「まるで宮殿みたいじゃない?」とダイアナはささやいた。

“I never was in Aunt Josephine’s house before, and I’d no idea it was so grand.

grand (立派) [形] impressive or imposing in size, appearance, or general effect

「ジョセフィンおばさんの家には今まで来たことがなかったから、こんなに立派だとは知らなかったよ。

I just wish Julia Bell could see this—she puts on such airs about her mother’s parlor.”

put on (自慢する) [動] to assume or affect

airs (気取った態度) [名] an artificial and affected manner of speaking or behaving

ジュリア・ベルに見せてあげたいよ。彼女、お母さんの応接間を自慢してるんだもの。」

“Velvet carpet,” sighed Anne luxuriously, “and silk curtains!

「ビロードのカーペット」アンは贅沢にため息をついた。「それに絹のカーテン!

I’ve dreamed of such things, Diana.

ダイアナ、こんなものを夢見ていたのよ。

But do you know I don’t believe I feel very comfortable with them after all.

feel comfortable (気楽に過ごす) [動] to feel at ease

でも、結局のところ、あまり気楽に過ごせないのよね。

There are so many things in this room and all so splendid that there is no scope for imagination.

so splendid (とても立派) [形] very impressive or very good

no scope (余地がない) [名] no room for change or improvement

この部屋にはたくさんのものがあって、どれもとても立派なので、想像の余地がありません。

That is one consolation when you are poor—there are so many more things you can imagine about.”

貧乏だと、想像できることがもっとたくさんあるという慰めがあるよ」

Their sojourn in town was something that Anne and Diana dated from for years.

date from (思い出となった) [動] have existed since

町での滞在は、アンとダイアナにとって何年も前からの思い出となった。

From first to last it was crowded with delights.

from first to last (最初から最後まで) [副] from the beginning to the end

be crowded with (いっぱいである) [動] to be full of people or things

最初から最後まで、それは喜びでいっぱいだった。

On Wednesday Miss Barry took them to the Exhibition grounds

on Wednesday (水曜日に) [名] the day of the week before Thursday and following Tuesday

ground (会場) [名] a large area of open land

水曜日に、バリーさんは二人を博覧会場に連れて行った。

and kept them there all day.

そして、一日中そこにいた。

“It was splendid,” Anne related to Marilla later on.

relate (話す) [動] give an account of

「素晴らしかったよ」とアンは後でマリラに話した。

“I never imagined anything so interesting.

「あんなに面白いなんて想像もしなかったよ。

I don’t really know which department was the most interesting.

department (部門) [名] a division of a large organization

どの部門が一番面白かったかよくわからないよ。

I think I liked the horses and the flowers and the fancywork best.

fancywork (手芸) [名] ornamental needlework

馬と花と手芸が一番好きだったと思うよ。

Josie Pye took first prize for knitted lace.

first prize (一等賞) [名] the top award in a contest

knitted lace (編みレース) [名] a type of lace made by knitting

ジョージー・パイは編みレースで一等賞をとった。

I was real glad she did.

彼女がそうして本当によかったよ。

And I was glad that I felt glad, for it shows I’m improving, don’t you think, Marilla, when I can rejoice in Josie’s success?

rejoice (喜ぶ) [動] to feel or show great joy or delight

それに、私が喜びを感じたことを嬉しく思ったよ、だって、それは私が成長していることを示しているんだもの、そう思わない、マリラ、私がジョージーの成功を喜ぶことができるなんて?

Mr. Harmon Andrews took second prize for Gravenstein apples and Mr. Bell took first prize for a pig.

Mr. Harmon Andrews (ハーモン・アンドリュースさん) [名] a man

take second prize (二等賞をとる) [動] be awarded second place in a contest

Gravenstein apples (グラベンシュタインりんご) [名] a type of apple

take first prize (一等賞をとる) [動] be awarded first place in a contest

ハーモン・アンドリュースさんはグラベンシュタインりんごで二等賞をとり、ベルさんは豚で一等賞をとった。

Diana said she thought it was ridiculous for a Sunday-school superintendent to take a prize in pigs, but I don’t see why.

take a prize (賞をとる) [動] to win a prize

I don't see why (そうは思わない) [句] I don't understand why

ダイアナは日曜学校の校長が豚で賞をとるなんてばかげていると思ったけど、私はそうは思わない。

Do you? She said she would always think of it after this when he was praying so solemnly.

あなたは? 彼女は、彼がとても厳粛に祈っているとき、この後いつもそれを思い出すだろうと言った。

Clara Louise MacPherson took a prize for painting, and Mrs. Lynde got first prize for homemade butter and cheese.

Clara Louise MacPherson (クララ・ルイーズ・マクファーソン) [名] a person's name

painting (絵画) [名] the activity of creating pictures with paint

get first prize (一等賞をとる) [動] be awarded the first prize

cheese (チーズ) [名] a food made from the pressed curds of milk

クララ・ルイーズ・マクファーソンは絵画で賞をとり、リンド夫人は手作りのバターとチーズで一等賞をとった。

So Avonlea was pretty well represented, wasn’t it?

represent (表彰される) [動] to be a symbol or example of something

だから、アヴォンリーはよく表彰されたよね?

Mrs. Lynde was there that day, and I never knew how much I really liked her until I saw her familiar face among all those strangers.

familiar (見慣れた) [形] well known from long or close association

その日リンド夫人がそこにいて、見知らぬ人々の中で彼女の見慣れた顔を見るまで、私は彼女がどれほど好きか知らなかった。

There were thousands of people there, Marilla. It made me feel dreadfully insignificant.

insignificant (取るに足らない) [形] unimportant or of minor importance

そこには何千人もの人がいたよ、マリラ。私は恐ろしく取るに足らない存在だと感じたよ。

And Miss Barry took us up to the grandstand to see the horse races.

grandstand (特別観覧席) [名] a main seating area for spectators at a sports ground

horse race (競馬) [名] a race between horses

そして、バリーさんは私たちを競馬を見るために特別観覧席に連れて行ってくれた。

Mrs. Lynde wouldn’t go; she said horse racing was an abomination and, she being a church member, thought it her bounden duty to set a good example by staying away.

wouldn't go (行かなかった) [動] did not go

horse racing (競馬) [名] the sport or activity of racing horses

abomination (忌まわしいもの) [名] something that causes disgust or hatred

church member (教会員) [名] a person who belongs to a church

bounden duty (本分) [名] a duty or responsibility that you have to do

set a good example (良い手本を示す) [動] to be or do something that other people should try to copy

stay away (近寄らない) [動] to not go near or to a place

リンド夫人は行かなかった。彼女は競馬は忌まわしいもので、教会員である彼女は、近寄らないことで良い手本を示すことは自分の本分だと考えていた。

But there were so many there I don’t believe Mrs. Lynde’s absence would ever be noticed.

be noticed (気づく) [動] to become aware of something

しかし、そこにはたくさんの人がいたので、リンド夫人がいないことに気づく人はいないだろうと思う。

I don’t think, though, that I ought to go very often to horse races, because they are awfully fascinating.

でも、競馬は恐ろしく魅力的だから、あまり頻繁に行くべきではないと思う。

Diana got so excited that she offered to bet me ten cents that the red horse would win.

get excited (興奮する) [動] to become very interested in something

offer (言う) [動] to say that you are willing to do something

bet (賭ける) [動] to risk money on the result of something

win (勝つ) [動] to be successful or victorious in a contest or game

ダイアナは興奮しすぎて、赤い馬が勝つ方に10セント賭けようと言った。

I didn’t believe he would, but I refused to bet, because I wanted to tell Mrs. Allan all about everything, and I felt sure it wouldn’t do to tell her that.

私はそうは思えなかったが、賭けるのは断った。なぜなら、私はアラン夫人にすべてを話したいと思っていたし、賭けのことを話すのはよくないと思ったからだ。

It’s always wrong to do anything you can’t tell the minister’s wife.

牧師の奥さんに話せないことをするのは、いつだって間違っている。

It’s as good as an extra conscience to have a minister’s wife for your friend.

牧師の奥さんを友達に持つのは、もう一つ良心を持つようなものだ。

And I was very glad I didn’t bet, because the red horse did win, and I would have lost ten cents.

そして、私は賭けなかったことをとても喜んだ。なぜなら、赤い馬が勝ったからで、私は10セントを失っていただろう。

So you see that virtue was its own reward.

virtue (美徳) [名] a quality considered morally good or desirable in a person

reward (報酬) [名] a thing given in recognition of one's service, effort, or achievement

だから、美徳はそれ自体が報酬だということが分かる。

We saw a man go up in a balloon.

go up (上がっていく) [動] move upwards

私たちは男性が気球に乗って上がっていくのを見た。

I’d love to go up in a balloon, Marilla; it would be simply thrilling; and we saw a man selling fortunes.

love to (したい) [動] like to do something

go up (乗る) [動] move to a higher position

balloon (気球) [名] a large bag filled with hot air or gas that rises and floats in the air

fortune (運) [名] chance or luck as an external, arbitrary force affecting human affairs

私も気球に乗ってみたい、マリラ。それはただただスリリングだろう。そして、私たちは運を売っている男性を見た。

You paid him ten cents and a little bird picked out your fortune for you.

little bird (小鳥) [名] a small bird

彼に10セントを払うと、小鳥があなたのために運を選んでくれる。

Miss Barry gave Diana and me ten cents each to have our fortunes told.

each (それぞれ) [形] every one of two or more people or things

have our fortunes told (運勢を占ってもらう) [動] have someone tell you your fortune

バリーさんはダイアナと私にそれぞれ10セントずつくれて、運勢を占ってもらった。

Mine was that I would marry a dark-complected man who was very wealthy, and I would go across water to live.

dark-complected (浅黒い肌の) [形] having a dark complexion

私の運勢は、とても裕福な浅黒い肌の男性と結婚して、海を渡って住むというものだった。

I looked carefully at all the dark men I saw after that, but I didn’t care much for any of them, and anyhow I suppose it’s too early to be looking out for him yet.

look carefully (注意深く見る) [動] to look at something with a lot of attention

dark (浅黒い) [形] having a dark color

その後、私は見たすべての浅黒い肌の男性を注意深く見ていたが、誰もあまり気にしなかったし、とにかくまだ彼を探すには早すぎると思う。

Oh, it was a never-to-be-forgotten day, Marilla. I was so tired I couldn’t sleep at night.

never-to-be-forgotten (忘れられない) [形] something that will always be remembered

ああ、それは忘れられない日だったよ、マリラ。私はとても疲れていたので、夜は眠れなかった。

Miss Barry put us in the spare room, according to promise.

put (泊める) [動] cause to be in a specified place

バリーさんは約束通り、私たちを空き部屋に泊めてくれた。

It was an elegant room, Marilla, but somehow sleeping in a spare room isn’t what I used to think it was.

優雅な部屋だったよ、マリラ、でもどういうわけか、空き部屋で寝るのは私が思っていたものとは違うの。

That’s the worst of growing up, and I’m beginning to realize it.

それが成長することの一番嫌なところね、そして私はそれを理解し始めているよ。

The things you wanted so much when you were a child don’t seem half so wonderful to you when you get them.”

子供の頃にとても欲しかったものは、手に入れると半分も素敵に見えないよ。」

Thursday the girls had a drive in the park, and in the evening Miss Barry took them to a concert in the Academy of Music, where a noted prima donna was to sing.

Thursday (木曜日) [名] the day of the week before Friday and following Wednesday

park (公園) [名] a large area of land with grass and trees, in a town, where people go in order to relax and enjoy themselves

Academy of Music (音楽アカデミー) [名] a school or college for the study of music

noted (有名な) [形] well known

prima donna (プリマドンナ) [名] the chief female singer in an opera

木曜日、少女たちは公園をドライブし、夕方にはバリーさんが音楽アカデミーのコンサートに連れて行ってくれた。そこでは有名なプリマドンナが歌う予定だった。

To Anne the evening was a glittering vision of delight.

アンにとって、その夜は喜びのきらめく幻だった。

“Oh, Marilla, it was beyond description.

beyond description (言葉では言い表せない) [形] too extreme or intense to be described

「ああ、マリラ、それは言葉では言い表せないよ。

I was so excited I couldn’t even talk, so you may know what it was like.

couldn't even (~さえできなかった) [助] not even able to

興奮しすぎて話すことさえできなかったのだから、どんな感じだったかわかるでしょう。

I just sat in enraptured silence.

enraptured (うっとりした) [形] feeling or showing great pleasure or happiness

私はただうっとりと沈黙の中で座っていた。

Madame Selitsky was perfectly beautiful, and wore white satin and diamonds.

Madame Selitsky (セリツキー夫人) [名] a character in the story

セリツキー夫人は完璧に美しく、白いサテンとダイヤモンドを身に着けていた。

But when she began to sing I never thought about anything else.

しかし、彼女が歌い始めると、私は他のことは何も考えなかった。

Oh, I can’t tell you how I felt.

can't tell (言葉では言い表せない) [動] be unable to say or describe

how I felt (どんな気持ちだったか) [名] the way that I felt

ああ、どんな気持ちだったか言葉では言い表せない。

But it seemed to me that it could never be hard to be good any more.

be hard to (難しい) [動] be difficult to

be good (善良である) [動] be kind, nice, or pleasant

しかし、もう善良であることは決して難しいことではないと思われた。

I felt like I do when I look up to the stars.

星を見上げた時のような気持ちだった。

Tears came into my eyes, but, oh, they were such happy tears.

come into (こぼれる) [動] to move or travel toward the inside of something

涙がこぼれたが、ああ、それはとても幸せな涙だった。

I was so sorry when it was all over, and I told Miss Barry I didn’t see how I was ever to return to common life again.

すべてが終わってしまった時はとても残念で、私はミス・バリーに、どうしたらまた普通の生活に戻れるのかわからないと言った。

She said she thought if we went over to the restaurant across the street and had an ice cream it might help me.

restaurant (レストラン) [名] a place where people pay to sit and eat meals that are cooked and served on the premises

彼女は、道の向こうのレストランに行ってアイスクリームを食べたら気分転換になるかもしれないと思ったと言った。

That sounded so prosaic; but to my surprise I found it true.

prosaic (平凡な) [形] lacking in imagination or excitement

それはとても平凡に聞こえたが、驚いたことにそれが真実だとわかった。

The ice cream was delicious, Marilla, and it was so lovely and dissipated to be sitting there eating it at eleven o’clock at night.

dissipate (贅沢な) [動] disappear or cause to disappear

アイスクリームはおいしかったよ、マリラ、夜の11時にそこに座って食べるのは、とても素敵で贅沢だったよ。

Diana said she believed she was born for city life.

city (都会) [名] a large human settlement

ダイアナは、自分は都会生活のために生まれてきたのだと信じていると言っていた。

Miss Barry asked me what my opinion was, but I said I would have to think it over very seriously before I could tell her what I really thought.

think over (考え直す) [動] to consider something carefully or thoroughly

バリーさんは私の意見を尋ねたが、私は自分の本当の考えを言う前に、真剣に考え直さなければならないと言った。

So I thought it over after I went to bed.

だから、私は寝た後で考え直した。

That is the best time to think things out.

物事を考えるには一番いい時間だ。

And I came to the conclusion, Marilla, that I wasn’t born for city life and that I was glad of it.

city life (都会生活) [名] the way of life in a city

そして、マリラ、私は都会生活のために生まれてきたわけではないし、それを嬉しく思っているという結論に達した。

It’s nice to be eating ice cream at brilliant restaurants at eleven o’clock at night once in a while;

eleven o'clock (11時) [名] the time that is eleven hours after noon or after midnight

once in a while (たまに) [副] occasionally; infrequently

たまには夜の11時に素敵なレストランでアイスクリームを食べるのもいい。

but as a regular thing I’d rather be in the east gable at eleven, sound asleep, but kind of knowing even in my sleep that the stars were shining outside and that the wind was blowing in the firs across the brook.

regular (普段) [形] happening or done frequently

sound asleep (ぐっすり眠っている) [形] in a deep sleep

even (でも) [副] used to emphasize something unexpected or surprising

shine (輝いている) [動] to give out or reflect light

でも、普段は11時には東の切妻でぐっすり眠っていたいんだけど、眠っている間に外で星が輝いていて、小川の向こうのモミの木に風が吹いていることを知っている。

I told Miss Barry so at breakfast the next morning and she laughed.

翌朝の朝食でバリーさんにそう言ったら、彼女は笑った。

Miss Barry generally laughed at anything I said, even when I said the most solemn things.

バリーさんは私がどんなことを言っても、たいてい笑った。

I don’t think I liked it, Marilla, because I wasn’t trying to be funny.

マリラ、私はそれが好きではなかったと思う。なぜなら、私は面白くしようとしていなかったからだ。

But she is a most hospitable lady and treated us royally.”

royally (王侯貴族のように) [副] in a way that is appropriate for a king or queen

でも、彼女はとても親切な女性で、私たちを王侯貴族のように扱ってくれたよ」

Friday brought going-home time, and Mr. Barry drove in for the girls.

bring (迎える) [動] cause to come or arrive

go-home (帰宅) [名] the act of going home

drive in (迎えに来る) [動] to drive into a place

金曜日は帰宅の日で、バリーさんが娘たちを迎えに来た。

“Well, I hope you’ve enjoyed yourselves,” said Miss Barry, as she bade them good-bye.

「楽しんでくれたかな」とバリーさんは別れ際に言った。

“Indeed we have,” said Diana.

indeed (とても) [副] really; truly; certainly

have (楽しむ) [動] experience; feel; undergo

「とても楽しかったです」とダイアナは言った。

“And you, Anne-girl?”

「アンは?」

“I’ve enjoyed every minute of the time,” said Anne, throwing her arms impulsively about the old woman’s neck and kissing her wrinkled cheek.

throw (回す) [動] propel through the air with a rapid movement of the arm and hand

impulsively (思わず) [副] without forethought or planning

「一瞬一瞬が楽しかったです」とアンは言い、思わず老婦人の首に腕を回して、しわくちゃの頬にキスをした。

Diana would never have dared to do such a thing and felt rather aghast at Anne’s freedom.

aghast (びっくりした) [形] filled with shock, horror, or amazement

ダイアナはそんな大胆なことは絶対にできないので、アンの自由奔放さにびっくりした。

But Miss Barry was pleased, and she stood on her veranda and watched the buggy out of sight.

veranda (ベランダ) [名] a platform along the outside of a house

でも、バリーさんは喜んで、ベランダに立って馬車が見えなくなるまで見送った。

Then she went back into her big house with a sigh.

それから、ため息をつきながら大きな家に戻っていった。

It seemed very lonely, lacking those fresh young lives.

lonely (寂しい) [形] sad because one has no friends or company

若い命がなくなった家はとても寂しく感じられた。

Miss Barry was a rather selfish old lady, if the truth must be told, and had never cared much for anybody but herself.

selfish (自分勝手な) [形] concerned chiefly with one's own interests, benefits, welfare, etc., regardless of others

must be told (言わなければならない) [動] to be required to say something

バリーさんは、正直に言えば、かなり自分勝手な老婦人で、自分以外の誰かを気にかけたことは一度もなかった。

She valued people only as they were of service to her or amused her.

value (評価する) [動] regard highly; think much of

service (役立つ) [名] the action of helping or doing work for someone

彼女は、自分に役立つ人や自分を楽しませてくれる人だけを評価していた。

Anne had amused her, and consequently stood high in the old lady’s good graces.

stand high (大いに受ける) [動] be in a high position

good graces (好意) [名] a state of being liked or approved of

アンは彼女を楽しませていたので、その結果、老婦人の好意を大いに受けていた。

But Miss Barry found herself thinking less about Anne’s quaint speeches than of her fresh enthusiasms, her transparent emotions, her little winning ways, and the sweetness of her eyes and lips.

quaint (奇妙な) [形] attractive in an old-fashioned or unusual way

transparent (透き通った) [形] see-through

sweetness (優しさ) [名] the quality or state of being sweet

しかし、バリーさんは、アンの奇妙な話し方よりも、彼女の生き生きとした熱意、透き通った感情、愛嬌のある態度、そして目と唇の優しさについて考えている自分に気づいた。

“I thought Marilla Cuthbert was an old fool when I heard she’d adopted a girl out of an orphan asylum,” she said to herself, “but I guess she didn’t make much of a mistake after all.

old fool (年寄りの馬鹿) [名] a foolish old person

「マリラ・カスバートが孤児院から女の子を養子にしたと聞いた時、私は彼女を年寄りの馬鹿だと思った」と彼女は独り言を言った。「でも、結局のところ、彼女は大きな間違いを犯さなかったと思う。

If I’d a child like Anne in the house all the time I’d be a better and happier woman.”

happier (もっと幸せな) [形] feeling or showing pleasure or contentment

もしアンのような子供がいつも家にいたら、私はもっと善良で幸せな女性になれるだろう。」

Anne and Diana found the drive home as pleasant as the drive in—pleasanter, indeed, since there was the delightful consciousness of home waiting at the end of it.

アンとダイアナは、帰りのドライブも行きと同じくらい楽しいものだと思った。いや、むしろ、ドライブの終わりに家が待っているという嬉しい意識があるので、もっと楽しいものだった。

It was sunset when they passed through White Sands and turned into the shore road.

pass through (通り抜ける) [動] go through or across

turn into (曲がる) [動] change direction

ホワイトサンズを通り抜けて海岸道に曲がったときには日が沈んでいた。

Beyond, the Avonlea hills came out darkly against the saffron sky.

come out (浮かび上がる) [動] to become visible or known

saffron (サフラン色) [名] a golden-yellow color

その向こうには、サフラン色の空を背景に、アヴォンリーの丘が暗く浮かび上がっていた。

Behind them the moon was rising out of the sea that grew all radiant and transfigured in her light.

rise (昇る) [動] move from a lower position to a higher position

transfigure (姿を変える) [動] change the outward form or appearance of

二人の背後では、月が海から昇り、その光で海は輝き、姿を変えた。

Every little cove along the curving road was a marvel of dancing ripples.

every little (どれも) [限] each and all of a group

curving (曲がりくねった) [形] having or marked by a curve or curves

ripple (さざ波) [名] a small wave on the surface of a liquid

曲がりくねった道沿いの小さな入り江はどれも、踊るさざ波の驚異だった。

The waves broke with a soft swish on the rocks below them, and the tang of the sea was in the strong, fresh air.

tang (香り) [名] a strong taste or smell

波は二人の下の岩に柔らかく打ち寄せ、強く新鮮な空気の中に海の香りが漂っていた。

“Oh, but it’s good to be alive and to be going home,” breathed Anne.

「ああ、でも生きていて、家に帰れるのはいいことだよ」とアンは息をついた。

When she crossed the log bridge over the brook the kitchen light of Green Gables winked her a friendly welcome back, and through the open door shone the hearth fire, sending out its warm red glow athwart the chilly autumn night.

kitchen light (台所の明かり) [名] the light in the kitchen

open door (開いたドア) [名] a door that is not closed

hearth fire (暖炉の火) [名] the fire in the hearth

red glow (赤い光) [名] a red light

autumn night (秋の夜) [名] a night in autumn

小川にかかる丸太橋を渡ると、グリーン・ゲイブルズの台所の明かりが、帰りを歓迎するように優しく瞬き、開いたドアからは暖炉の火が輝き、肌寒い秋の夜に暖かい赤い光を放っていた。

Anne ran blithely up the hill and into the kitchen, where a hot supper was waiting on the table.

blithely (陽気に) [副] in a cheerful manner

アンは丘を駆け上がり、台所に入ると、テーブルの上には温かい夕食が用意されていた。

“So you’ve got back?” said Marilla, folding up her knitting.

get back (帰ってくる) [動] return to a place

fold up (たたむ) [動] bend (something) over on itself so that one part lies on top of another

「帰ってきたのね?」とマリラは編み物をたたみながら言った。

“Yes, and oh, it’s so good to be back,” said Anne joyously.

joyously (嬉しそうに) [副] in a happy way

「ええ、ああ、帰ってきてよかったよ」とアンは嬉しそうに言った。

“I could kiss everything, even to the clock.

「時計にまで、何もかもにキスしたいくらいだよ。

Marilla, a broiled chicken!

broiled (焼いた) [形] cooked by direct exposure to heat

マリラ、焼き鳥!

You don’t mean to say you cooked that for me!”

私のために焼いてくれたなんて!」

“Yes, I did,” said Marilla.

「そうよ」とマリラは言った。

“I thought you’d be hungry after such a drive and need something real appetizing.

appetizing (食欲をそそる) [形] stimulating the appetite

「あんなに長いドライブの後はお腹が空いてるだろうし、何か食欲をそそるものが必要だろうと思ってね。

Hurry and take off your things, and we’ll have supper as soon as Matthew comes in.

急いで着替えなさい、マシューが帰ってきたらすぐに夕食にするよ。

I’m glad you’ve got back, I must say.

帰ってきてくれて嬉しいよ、本当に。

It’s been fearful lonesome here without you, and I never put in four longer days.”

be lonesome (寂しい) [動] sad from being without friends or company

put in (過ごす) [動] to spend a period of time in a particular way

four days (四日間) [名] a period of four days

あなたがいない間は恐ろしく寂しかったよ、こんなに長い四日間は過ごしたことがない。」

After supper Anne sat before the fire between Matthew and Marilla, and gave them a full account of her visit.

after supper (夕食後) [名] the time after the evening meal

full account (一部始終) [名] a complete and detailed report of an event or situation

夕食後、アンはマシューとマリラの間に座って、訪問の一部始終を話した。

“I’ve had a splendid time,” she concluded happily, “and I feel that it marks an epoch in my life.

have a splendid time (素晴らしい時間を過ごす) [動] enjoy oneself

conclude (締めくくる) [動] bring to an end

mark an epoch (転機になる) [動] be a significant event

「とても素晴らしい時間を過ごしました」と彼女は幸せそうに締めくくった。「私の人生の転機になった気がします。

But the best of it all was the coming home.”

come home (家に帰ってくる) [動] return to one's own home

でも、一番良かったのは家に帰ってきたことです。」

Chapter XXX: The Queens Class Is Organized

organize (結成する) [動] arrange into a structured whole

第30章: クイーン組の結成

Marilla laid her knitting on her lap and leaned back in her chair.

マリラは編み物を膝に置き、椅子に寄りかかった。

Her eyes were tired, and she thought vaguely that she must see about having her glasses changed the next time she went to town, for her eyes had grown tired very often of late.

be tired (疲れている) [動] be in a state of mental or physical exhaustion

see about (~について調べる) [動] to find out about something

glass (眼鏡) [名] a device consisting of two or more lenses in a frame that holds them in front of a person's eyes, typically used to correct vision

grow tired (疲れてくる) [動] become tired

late (最近) [形] happening or done after the usual or expected time

目が疲れていたので、次に町に行ったときには眼鏡を変えてもらわなければ、とぼんやり考えた。最近は目が疲れることが多かった。

It was nearly dark, for the full November twilight had fallen around Green Gables, and the only light in the kitchen came from the dancing red flames in the stove.

すっかり暗くなっていた。11月の夕暮れがグリーン・ゲイブルズを包み、台所の明かりはストーブの赤い炎だけだった。

Anne was curled up Turk-fashion on the hearthrug, gazing into that joyous glow where the sunshine of a hundred summers was being distilled from the maple cordwood.

curl up (丸くなる) [動] to lie or sit with the knees bent and the arms close to the body

Turk-fashion (トルコ人のように) [名] in the manner of a Turk

hearthrug (暖炉の敷物) [名] a rug placed in front of a fireplace

joyous (喜びに満ちた) [形] full of joy

cordwood (薪) [名] wood cut for fuel

アンはトルコ人のように暖炉の敷物の上に丸くなって、百年分の夏の日差しがカエデの薪から蒸留されているような、あの喜びに満ちた輝きを見つめていた。

She had been reading, but her book had slipped to the floor, and now she was dreaming, with a smile on her parted lips.

part (半開きにする) [動] to move or cause to move away from each other

本を読んでいたら床に落ちてしまい、今は唇を半開きにして微笑みながら夢を見ていた。

Glittering castles in Spain were shaping themselves out of the mists and rainbows of her lively fancy;

glitter (きらびやか) [形] shining or sparkling brightly

castle (城) [名] a large building, usually made of stone, with towers and high walls, built in the past as a place for a king or queen to live

Spain (スペイン) [名] a country on the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe

shape (形作る) [動] to give a particular form or shape to something

lively (生き生きとした) [形] full of life or energy

彼女の生き生きとした空想の霧と虹から、スペインのきらびやかな城が形作られていた。

adventures wonderful and enthralling were happening to her in cloudland—adventures that always turned out triumphantly and never involved her in scrapes like those of actual life.

adventure (冒険) [名] an unusual and exciting experience

enthralling (夢中にさせる) [形] extremely interesting or exciting

turn out (判明する) [動] to be discovered or revealed

triumphantly (勝利に) [副] in a way that shows that you have won or achieved something

involve (巻き込む) [動] to cause someone or something to be included in something

actual (現実の) [形] existing in fact; real

雲の国で素晴らしい冒険が彼女に起こっていた。いつも勝利に終わり、現実の生活のようなトラブルに巻き込まれることのない冒険だった。

Marilla looked at her with a tenderness that would never have been suffered to reveal itself in any clearer light than that soft mingling of fireshine and shadow.

tenderness (優しさ) [名] the quality of being gentle and kind

fireshine (火の光) [名] the light of a fire

マリラは、火の光と影が柔らかく混ざり合った光の中でしか表せないような優しさで彼女を見つめていた。

The lesson of a love that should display itself easily in spoken word and open look was one Marilla could never learn.

言葉や表情で簡単に表せる愛の教訓は、マリラには決して学べないものだった。

But she had learned to love this slim, gray-eyed girl with an affection all the deeper and stronger from its very undemonstrativeness.

slim (ほっそりした) [形] of small width or thickness

gray-eyed (灰色の目の) [形] having gray eyes

undemonstrativeness (愛情表現の乏しさ) [名] the quality of not showing your feelings or emotions

しかし、彼女はこのほっそりした灰色の目の少女を、その愛情表現の乏しさから、より深く、より強く愛することを学んだ。

Her love made her afraid of being unduly indulgent, indeed.

unduly (過度に) [副] to an excessive degree

indulgent (甘やかす) [形] lenient, tolerant, or permissive

彼女の愛は、実際、過度に甘やかすことを恐れさせた。

She had an uneasy feeling that it was rather sinful to set one’s heart so intensely on any human creature as she had set hers on Anne, and perhaps she performed a sort of unconscious penance for this by being stricter and more critical than if the girl had been less dear to her.

set one's heart (心を奪われる) [動] to be very interested in something

intensely (強く) [副] to a great degree or extent

human creature (人間) [名] a human being

perform (行う) [動] to carry out or execute

penance (償い) [名] a punishment that you give yourself because you feel guilty about something

彼女は、自分がアンにそうしたように、人間に心を奪われるのは罪深いことだという不安感を抱いており、おそらく、彼女がそれほど愛しくなかった場合よりも厳しく批判的になることで、無意識のうちに償いをしていたのであろう。

Certainly Anne herself had no idea how Marilla loved her.

確かにアン自身は、マリラがどれほど自分を愛しているか知らなかった。

She sometimes thought wistfully that Marilla was very hard to please and distinctly lacking in sympathy and understanding.

wistfully (物思いにふける) [副] in a sad and thoughtful way

distinctly (明らかに) [副] in a clear and obvious way

彼女は時々、マリラは機嫌をとるのがとても難しく、明らかに同情と理解に欠けていると物思いにふけっていた。

But she always checked the thought reproachfully, remembering what she owed to Marilla.

check (抑えつける) [動] to stop or hold back

owe (負っている) [動] have an obligation to pay or repay in return for something received

しかし、彼女はいつもマリラに負っているものを思い出して、その考えを自責の念を込めて抑えつけた。

“Anne,” said Marilla abruptly, “Miss Stacy was here this afternoon when you were out with Diana.”

「アン」とマリラは唐突に言った、「今日の午後、あなたがダイアナと出かけている間にステイシー先生がここに来ていたよ」

Anne came back from her other world with a start and a sigh.

other world (空想の世界) [名] a world that is not the real world

アンはびっくりしてため息をつきながら、自分の空想の世界から戻ってきた。

“Was she? Oh, I’m so sorry I wasn’t in.

be sorry (残念だ) [動] to feel regret or guilt

「そうだったんですか? ああ、いなかったなんてとても残念です。

Why didn’t you call me, Marilla?

どうして呼んでくれなかったんですか、マリラ?

Diana and I were only over in the Haunted Wood.

ダイアナと私はお化けの森にいただけなのに。

It’s lovely in the woods now.

今は森がとてもきれいなんです。

All the little wood things—the ferns and the satin leaves and the crackerberries—have gone to sleep, just as if somebody had tucked them away until spring under a blanket of leaves.

crackerberry (クラッカーベリー) [名] a small red berry that is edible but not very tasty

tuck (隠す) [動] to put or hide something in a small space

blanket (毛布) [名] a large piece of cloth that is used as a covering, especially on a bed

森の中の小さなものたち、シダやサテンの葉やクラッカーベリーはみんな眠りについていて、まるで誰かが春まで葉っぱの毛布の下に隠してしまったみたい。

I think it was a little gray fairy with a rainbow scarf that came tiptoeing along the last moonlight night and did it.

rainbow (虹色の) [形] having the colors of the rainbow

きっと虹色のスカーフを巻いた小さな灰色の妖精が、この前の月夜に忍び足でやって来てそうしたんだと思う。

Diana wouldn’t say much about that, though.

でもダイアナはそういうことについてはあまり話したがらないの。

Diana has never forgotten the scolding her mother gave her about imagining ghosts into the Haunted Wood.

scolding (叱り) [名] an angry expression of disapproval

ダイアナは、お化け森にお化けがいると想像したことでお母さんに叱られたことを忘れられないの。

It had a very bad effect on Diana’s imagination.

have a bad effect (悪い影響を与える) [動] to cause something to be worse

ダイアナの想像力にとても悪い影響を与えたの。

It blighted it.

blight (衰える) [動] to spoil or ruin something

想像力が衰えてしまったの。

Mrs. Lynde says Myrtle Bell is a blighted being.

Myrtle Bell (マートル・ベル) [名] a person's name

blighted (衰えた) [形] affected by blight

リンド夫人はマートル・ベルは衰えた存在だと言うよ。

I asked Ruby Gillis why Myrtle was blighted, and Ruby said she guessed it was because her young man had gone back on her.

Myrtle (マートル) [名] a character in the story

young man (恋人) [名] a boyfriend

go back on (去る) [動] leave or abandon

ルビー・ギリスにマートルが衰えた理由を尋ねたら、ルビーは彼女の恋人が彼女の元を去ったからだと思うと言ったよ。

Ruby Gillis thinks of nothing but young men, and the older she gets the worse she is.

young men (若い男性) [名] a male person who is relatively young

the older (年をとればとるほど) [限] used to introduce the first of two alternatives or possibilities

the worse (ひどくなる) [形] of a lower standard or quality

ルビー・ギリスは若い男性のことしか考えていないし、年をとればとるほどひどくなるよ。

Young men are all very well in their place, but it doesn’t do to drag them into everything, does it?

young man (若い男性) [名] a man who is young

drag (引きずり込む) [動] pull or move with difficulty or effort

若い男性はみんな自分の場所でとても元気だけど、彼らをあらゆることに引きずり込むのはよくないよね?

Diana and I are thinking seriously of promising each other that we will never marry but be nice old maids and live together forever.

ダイアナと私は、結婚せずに素敵な老婆になって永遠に一緒に暮らすことを約束し合おうかと真剣に考えているの。

Diana hasn’t quite made up her mind though, because she thinks perhaps it would be nobler to marry some wild, dashing, wicked young man and reform him.

reform (更生させる) [動] make changes in (something, especially an institution or practice) in order to improve it

ダイアナはまだ決心がついていないんだけど、彼女はもしかしたらワイルドで威勢のいい、邪悪な若い男性と結婚して彼を更生させる方が高貴かもしれないと思っているから。

Diana and I talk a great deal about serious subjects now, you know.

ダイアナと私は今、真面目な話題についてよく話すのよ。

We feel that we are so much older than we used to be that it isn’t becoming to talk of childish matters.

used to (以前) [助] did or was in the past

become (似つかわしくない) [動] to start to be

私たちは以前よりもずっと大人になったと感じていて、子供じみたことを話すのは似つかわしくないと感じるの。

It’s such a solemn thing to be almost fourteen, Marilla.

almost fourteen (14歳) [名] the age of a person who is fourteen years old

14歳になるなんて、とても厳粛なことなのよ、マリラ。

Miss Stacy took all us girls who are in our teens down to the brook last Wednesday, and talked to us about it.

last Wednesday (先週の水曜日) [名] the Wednesday of the week before the current week

ステイシー先生は先週の水曜日に、10代の私たち女の子をみんな小川に連れて行って、そのことについて話してくれたの。

She said we couldn’t be too careful what habits we formed and what ideals we acquired in our teens, because by the time we were twenty our characters would be developed and the foundation laid for our whole future life.

form (身につける) [動] to take on or develop a particular shape, appearance, or character

ideal (理想) [名] a person or thing regarded as perfect

acquire (身につける) [動] to gain or come to have

develop (形成される) [動] to grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate

foundation (基礎) [名] the basis on which something is built or founded

lay (築かれる) [動] to put or set down in a specified place or position

10代の頃にどんな習慣を身につけ、どんな理想を身につけるかについては、細心の注意を払ってもしすぎることはない、20歳になるまでに人格が形成され、将来の人生全体の基礎が築かれるからだと言っていたよ。

And she said if the foundation was shaky we could never build anything really worth while on it.

shaky (不安定な) [形] not firm or stable

build (築く) [動] construct (something) by putting parts or material together over a period of time

そして、基礎が不安定だと、その上に本当に価値のあるものを築くことはできないと言っていたよ。

Diana and I talked the matter over coming home from school.

ダイアナと私は学校から帰る途中でそのことについて話し合った。

We felt extremely solemn, Marilla.

私たちはとても厳粛な気分になったよ、マリラ。

And we decided that we would try to be very careful indeed and form respectable habits and learn all we could and be as sensible as possible, so that by the time we were twenty our characters would be properly developed.

そして、私たちは本当に注意深く、立派な習慣を身につけ、できる限りのことを学び、できる限り賢明になるように努力して、20歳になるまでに人格がきちんと形成されるようにしようと決めたの。

It’s perfectly appalling to think of being twenty, Marilla.

20歳になるなんて、本当に恐ろしいことね、マリラ。

It sounds so fearfully old and grown up.

grown up (大人になった) [形] having reached maturity

とても恐ろしく年老いて大人になったように聞こえるよ。

But why was Miss Stacy here this afternoon?”

be here (ここにいる) [動] be present in a place

でも、どうしてステイシー先生が今日の午後ここにいらしたの?」

“That is what I want to tell you, Anne, if you’ll ever give me a chance to get a word in edgewise.

edgewise (口を挟む) [副] with the edge foremost

「それがあなたに伝えたいことなのよ、アン、もしあなたが私に口を挟む機会を与えてくれるならね。

She was talking about you.”

彼女はあなたについて話していたのよ。」

“About me?” Anne looked rather scared.

「私のこと?」アンは少し怖そうに見えた。

Then she flushed and exclaimed:

それから彼女は顔を赤らめ、叫んだ。

“Oh, I know what she was saying.

「ああ、彼女が何を言っていたか分かるよ。

I meant to tell you, Marilla, honestly I did, but I forgot.

マリラ、あなたに話そうと思っていたのよ、正直に、でも忘れちゃった。

Miss Stacy caught me reading Ben Hur in school yesterday afternoon when I should have been studying my Canadian history.

catch (見つける) [動] to discover or notice

yesterday afternoon (昨日の午後) [名] the afternoon of the day before today

昨日の午後、学校でカナダ史を勉強しているべき時に、ステイシー先生が私がベン・ハーを読んでいるのを見つけたの。

Jane Andrews lent it to me.

ジェーン・アンドリュースが貸してくれたの。

I was reading it at dinner hour, and I had just got to the chariot race when school went in.

go in (始まる) [動] to start or begin

昼休みに読んでいて、学校が始まったときにちょうど戦車競走のところに差し掛かっていたのよ。

I was simply wild to know how it turned out—although I felt sure Ben Hur must win, because it wouldn’t be poetical justice if he didn’t—so I spread the history open on my desk lid and then tucked Ben Hur between the desk and my knee.

Ben Hur (ベン・ハー) [名] a historical novel by Lew Wallace

poetical justice (詩的正義) [名] an outcome in which virtue is rewarded and vice punished, often in a manner peculiarly or ironically appropriate

tuck (挟む) [動] to put or place in a specified position or place

どうなるか知りたくてたまらなかったの。ベン・ハーが勝つに違いないとは思ったけど、そうじゃなければ詩的正義に反するから。だから、歴史の教科書を机の蓋に広げて、ベン・ハーを机と膝の間に挟んだの。

I just looked as if I were studying Canadian history, you know, while all the while I was reveling in Ben Hur.

all the while (ずっと) [副] during the whole time that something is happening

カナダ史を勉強しているように見せかけて、ずっとベン・ハーを楽しんでいたの。

I was so interested in it that I never noticed Miss Stacy coming down the aisle until all at once I just looked up and there she was looking down at me, so reproachful-like.

be interested in (夢中になる) [動] to be curious about or want to know about something

notice (気がつく) [動] to become aware of something

あまりに夢中になっていて、ステイシー先生が通路を歩いてくるのに気がつかなかった。ふと見上げると、先生が私を見下ろしていて、とても非難がましい顔をしていた。

I can’t tell you how ashamed I felt, Marilla, especially when I heard Josie Pye giggling.

どれほど恥ずかしかったか、言葉では言い表せないよ、マリラ。特にジョージー・パイがくすくす笑っているのを聞いたときは。

Miss Stacy took Ben Hur away, but she never said a word then.

say a word (言う) [動] to express (something) in words

ステイシー先生はベン・ハーを取り上げたけど、何も言わなかった。

She kept me in at recess and talked to me.

recess (休み時間) [名] a short period of rest or relaxation

休み時間に私を残して、話をした。

She said I had done very wrong in two respects.

先生は私が二つの点でとても悪いことをしたと言うの。

First, I was wasting the time I ought to have put on my studies;

study (勉強) [名] the devotion of time and attention to gaining knowledge especially by means of books

一つは、勉強に費やすべき時間を無駄にしたこと。

and secondly, I was deceiving my teacher in trying to make it appear I was reading a history when it was a storybook instead.

secondly (二つ目) [副] in the second place

make it appear (見せかける) [動] cause to seem or appear

storybook (物語の本) [名] a book containing a story or collection of stories intended for children

二つ目は、歴史の本を読んでいるように見せかけて、先生を欺いたこと。

I had never realized until that moment, Marilla, that what I was doing was deceitful.

deceitful (欺瞞) [形] intended to deceive

マリラ、あの時まで、自分のしていることが欺瞞だとは気づかなかった。

I was shocked.

be shocked (ショックを受ける) [動] to be very surprised or upset by something

ショックだったよ。

I cried bitterly, and asked Miss Stacy to forgive me and I’d never do such a thing again;

私は激しく泣いて、ステイシー先生に許しを請い、二度とこんなことはしないと誓った。

and I offered to do penance by never so much as looking at Ben Hur for a whole week, not even to see how the chariot race turned out.

whole week (一週間) [名] a period of seven days

chariot race (戦車レース) [名] a race between chariots

そして、一週間ベン・ハーを見ないことで償いをすると申し出た。戦車レースがどうなったかを見ることさえもしない。

But Miss Stacy said she wouldn’t require that, and she forgave me freely.

freely (快く) [副] without restriction or limitation

しかし、ステイシー先生はそこまでする必要はないと言って、快く許してくれた。

So I think it wasn’t very kind of her to come up here to you about it after all.”

だから、結局のところ、彼女がここに来てあなたに話したのはあまり親切ではなかったと思うよ。」

“Miss Stacy never mentioned such a thing to me, Anne, and its only your guilty conscience that’s the matter with you.

mention (話す) [動] to speak about something briefly

such a thing (そんな話) [名] something like that

guilty conscience (良心が咎める) [名] a feeling of guilt or remorse for having done something wrong

「ステイシー先生は私にそんな話はしたことがないよ、アン。あなたはただ良心が咎めているだけよ。

You have no business to be taking storybooks to school.

have no business (もってのほか) [動] be not supposed to do something

take (持って行く) [動] carry or move something from one place to another

学校に物語の本を持って行くなんて、もってのほかよ。

You read too many novels anyhow.

とにかく、あなたは小説を読みすぎているよ。

When I was a girl I wasn’t so much as allowed to look at a novel.”

girl (子供) [名] a young human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority

私が子供の頃は、小説なんて見ることさえ許されなかったよ。」

“Oh, how can you call Ben Hur a novel when it’s really such a religious book?” protested Anne.

「ああ、ベン・ハーは本当に宗教的な本なのに、どうして小説なんて呼べるの?」とアンは抗議した。

“Of course it’s a little too exciting to be proper reading for Sunday, and I only read it on weekdays.

weekday (平日) [名] any day of the week except Sunday or Saturday

「もちろん、日曜日に読むにはちょっと刺激が強すぎるから、平日だけ読むのよ。

And I never read any book now unless either Miss Stacy or Mrs. Allan thinks it is a proper book for a girl thirteen and three-quarters to read.

thirteen and three-quarters (13歳と4分の3) [名] an age

それに、今はステイシー先生かアラン夫人が13歳と4分の3の女の子にふさわしい本だと考える本しか読まないの。

Miss Stacy made me promise that.

ステイシー先生にそう約束させられたのよ。

She found me reading a book one day called, The Lurid Mystery of the Haunted Hall.

The Lurid Mystery of the Haunted Hall (幽霊屋敷の恐ろしい謎) [名] a book

ある日、私が「幽霊屋敷の恐ろしい謎」という本を読んでいるのを見つけたの。

It was one Ruby Gillis had lent me, and, oh, Marilla, it was so fascinating and creepy.

creepy (ぞくぞくするような) [形] causing a feeling of fear or unease

ルビー・ギリスが貸してくれた本なんだけど、ああ、マリラ、とても面白くてぞくぞくするような本だったのよ。

It just curdled the blood in my veins.

curdle (凍りつく) [動] to cause to become solid, as by adding rennet to milk

vein (静脈) [名] any of the tubes that carry blood from all parts of the body back to the heart

血が凍りつくようだったよ。

But Miss Stacy said it was a very silly, unwholesome book, and she asked me not to read any more of it or any like it.

unwholesome (不健全な) [形] not conducive to health or moral well-being

any more (二度と) [副] no more; not any longer

でもステイシー先生は、とてもくだらない不健全な本だと言って、もう二度とそんな本は読まないようにと言ったのよ。

I didn’t mind promising not to read any more like it, but it was agonizing to give back that book without knowing how it turned out.

turn out (わかる) [動] become known or apparent

そういう本は二度と読まないと約束するのはかまわないんだけど、結末がわからないまま本を返すのはつらかったよ。

But my love for Miss Stacy stood the test and I did.

stand the test (試練に耐える) [動] to be able to withstand a difficult situation or challenge

でもステイシー先生への愛が試練に耐えたので、そうしたのよ。

It’s really wonderful, Marilla, what you can do when you’re truly anxious to please a certain person.”

please (喜ばせる) [動] make someone feel happy or satisfied

マリラ、本当にある人を喜ばせたいと思ったら、何でもできるものね。」

“Well, I guess I’ll light the lamp and get to work,” said Marilla.

get to (取り掛かる) [動] start doing something

「さて、ランプをつけて仕事に取り掛かろうかな」とマリラは言った。

“I see plainly that you don’t want to hear what Miss Stacy had to say.

see plainly (はっきりと分かる) [動] to be able to see something clearly

want to hear (聞きたい) [動] to want to know about something

have to say (言いたいことがある) [動] to have something to say

「ステイシー先生が何を言ったのか聞きたくないのは明らかだよ。

You’re more interested in the sound of your own tongue than in anything else.”

be interested in (興味がある) [動] want to know or learn about something or someone

sound (音) [名] vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear

あなたは自分の舌の音に何よりも興味があるんだよ。」

“Oh, indeed, Marilla, I do want to hear it,” cried Anne contritely.

「ああ、本当にマリラ、聞きたいよ」とアンは後悔して叫んだ。

“I won’t say another word—not one.

one (一言) [名] the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

「もう何も言わないよ、一言も。

I know I talk too much, but I am really trying to overcome it, and although I say far too much, yet if you only knew how many things I want to say and don’t, you’d give me some credit for it.

talk too much (おしゃべりすぎる) [動] speak excessively

say too much (言いすぎる) [動] speak excessively

want to say (言いたい) [動] wish to say

give credit (評価する) [動] give someone the praise or acknowledgment they deserve

私、おしゃべりすぎるのはわかってるんだけど、本当にそれを克服しようとしてるの、そして、私があまりにも多くを語りすぎたとしても、私が言いたいことをどれだけ言わずにいるのかを知っていただければ、私を少しは評価してもらえると思うの。

Please tell me, Marilla.”

お願い、教えてマリラ。」

“Well, Miss Stacy wants to organize a class among her advanced students who mean to study for the entrance examination into Queen’s.

advanced (上級の) [形] having a high level of knowledge or skill

「そうね、ステイシー先生はクイーンズの入学試験のために勉強する上級生たちのクラスを編成したいんだって。

She intends to give them extra lessons for an hour after school.

after school (放課後) [名] the time after school

放課後一時間、特別授業をするつもりらしいよ。

And she came to ask Matthew and me if we would like to have you join it.

join (参加する) [動] become a member of a group or organization

マシューと私に、あなたを参加させたいか聞きに来たのよ。

What do you think about it yourself, Anne?

あなたはどう思う、アン?

Would you like to go to Queen’s and pass for a teacher?”

pass for (なる) [動] be accepted as being something that one is not

クイーンズに行って、教師になりたい?」

“Oh, Marilla!” Anne straightened to her knees and clasped her hands.

straighten (伸ばす) [動] make or become straight

「ああ、マリラ!」アンは膝を伸ばして手を握り締めた。

“It’s been the dream of my life—that is, for the last six months, ever since Ruby and Jane began to talk of studying for the Entrance.

six months (半年) [名] a period of time equal to half a year

「それは私の人生の夢でした。つまり、ルビーとジェーンが入学試験の勉強の話をし始めてからのこの半年の夢です。

But I didn’t say anything about it, because I supposed it would be perfectly useless.

perfectly (全く) [副] in a manner or to a degree that is entirely or completely

useless (無駄) [形] not fulfilling or not expected to achieve the intended purpose or desired outcome

でも、そのことについては何も言いませんでした。全く無駄だと思ったからです。

I’d love to be a teacher.

教師になりたいです。

But won’t it be dreadfully expensive?

expensive (お金がかかる) [形] costing a lot of money

でも、とてもお金がかかりませんか?

Mr. Andrews says it cost him one hundred and fifty dollars to put Prissy through, and Prissy wasn’t a dunce in geometry.”

Mr. Andrews (アンドリュースさん) [名] a man

one hundred and fifty dollars (百五十ドル) [名] an amount of money

put Prissy through (プリッシーを入学させる) [動] to help someone complete a course of study

wasn't a dunce (得意だった) [動] to be good at something

アンドリュースさんは、プリッシーを入学させるのに百五十ドルかかったと言っています。プリッシーは幾何学が得意だったのに。」

“I guess you needn’t worry about that part of it.

needn't (しなくていい) [助] not have to

「その点については心配しなくていいと思うよ。

When Matthew and I took you to bring up we resolved we would do the best we could for you and give you a good education.

take (育てる) [動] to bring up a child

give (受けさせる) [動] to cause someone to have or receive something

マシューと私があなたを育てることにした時、私たちはあなたのために最善を尽くし、良い教育を受けさせようと決心したのです。

I believe in a girl being fitted to earn her own living whether she ever has to or not.

living (生計) [名] the means of maintaining life

私は、女の子は、そうする必要があってもなくても、自分の生計を立てられるようにするべきだと信じています。

You’ll always have a home at Green Gables as long as Matthew and I are here, but nobody knows what is going to happen in this uncertain world, and it’s just as well to be prepared.

uncertain (不確かな) [形] not able to be relied on; not known or definite

マシューと私がここにいる限り、あなたはいつでもグリーン・ゲイブルズに住むことができますが、この不確かな世界で何が起こるかは誰にも分かりませんし、準備しておくにこしたことはありません。

So you can join the Queen’s class if you like, Anne.”

だから、アン、もしよかったらクイーン組に入ってもいいのよ」

“Oh, Marilla, thank you.” Anne flung her arms about Marilla’s waist and looked up earnestly into her face.

「ああ、マリラ、ありがとう」アンはマリラの腰に腕を回し、真剣な顔でマリラを見上げた。

“I’m extremely grateful to you and Matthew.

「マリラ、あなたとマシューには本当に感謝しています。

And I’ll study as hard as I can and do my very best to be a credit to you.

do one's best (頑張る) [動] make the greatest effort possible

credit (名誉) [名] a source of honor or distinction

できるだけ一生懸命勉強して、あなたたちの名誉になるように頑張ります。

I warn you not to expect much in geometry, but I think I can hold my own in anything else if I work hard.”

hold one's own (大丈夫) [動] to be able to compete with others

work hard (一生懸命やる) [動] to put a lot of effort into something

幾何学には期待しないでくださいね。でも、それ以外は一生懸命やれば大丈夫だと思います」

“I dare say you’ll get along well enough.

get along (うまくやれる) [動] to be friendly with someone

「きっとうまくやれるでしょう。

Miss Stacy says you are bright and diligent.”

diligent (勤勉な) [形] showing care and effort in your work or duties

ステイシー先生はあなたが頭が良くて勤勉だと言っています」

Not for worlds would Marilla have told Anne just what Miss Stacy had said about her;

マリラはステイシー先生がアンについて言ったことをアンに伝えることは絶対になかった。

that would have been to pamper vanity.

それは虚栄心を甘やかすことだった。

“You needn’t rush to any extreme of killing yourself over your books.

kill (殺す) [動] cause the death of

「本で自分を殺すほど急ぐ必要はない。

There is no hurry.

急ぐ必要はない。

You won’t be ready to try the Entrance for a year and a half yet.

try (受ける) [動] make an attempt at doing something

Entrance (入学試験) [名] an examination that you must pass in order to enter a university or college

まだ一年半は入学試験を受ける準備が整わない。

But it’s well to begin in time and be thoroughly grounded, Miss Stacy says.”

thoroughly (完全に) [副] completely or fully

でも、早めに始めて基礎を固めておくのは良いことだとステイシー先生は言っている。」

“I shall take more interest than ever in my studies now,” said Anne blissfully, “because I have a purpose in life.

blissfully (至福の表情で) [副] in a very happy way

「これからは勉強に今まで以上に興味を持つよ」とアンは至福の表情で言った。「だって、人生の目標ができたんだもの。

Mr. Allan says everybody should have a purpose in life and pursue it faithfully.

pursue (追求する) [動] to follow or chase after someone or something

アラン先生は、誰でも人生の目標を持って、それを忠実に追求するべきだと言うの。

Only he says we must first make sure that it is a worthy purpose.

make sure (確認する) [動] to find out or make certain about something

ただ、それが価値ある目標であることをまず確認しなければならないとも言っているよ。

I would call it a worthy purpose to want to be a teacher like Miss Stacy, wouldn’t you, Marilla?

ステイシー先生のような教師になりたいと思うのは価値ある目標だと思うよ、マリラもそう思わない?

I think it’s a very noble profession.”

noble (高貴な) [形] belonging to a high social class

profession (職業) [名] a paid occupation, especially one that involves prolonged training and a formal qualification

とても高貴な職業だと思うよ。」

The Queen’s class was organized in due time.

女王のクラスは予定通りに組織された。

Gilbert Blythe, Anne Shirley, Ruby Gillis, Jane Andrews, Josie Pye, Charlie Sloane, and Moody Spurgeon MacPherson joined it.

ギルバート・ブライス、アン・シャーリー、ルビー・ギリス、ジェーン・アンドリュース、ジョージー・パイ、チャーリー・スローン、ムーディー・スパージョン・マクファーソンが参加した。

Diana Barry did not, as her parents did not intend to send her to Queen’s.

Queen's (クイーンズ) [名] a university in Kingston, Ontario, Canada

ダイアナ・バリーは両親が彼女をクイーンズに送るつもりがなかったので参加しなかった。

This seemed nothing short of a calamity to Anne.

nothing short of (以外の何物でもない) [句] used to emphasize that something is very good, bad, big, etc.

calamity (災難) [名] an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster

これはアンにとって災難以外の何物でもなかった。

Never, since the night on which Minnie May had had the croup, had she and Diana been separated in anything.

be separated (離れ離れになる) [動] to be divided or cut off from each other

ミニー・メイがクループにかかった夜以来、彼女とダイアナはどんなことでも離れ離れになったことはなかった。

On the evening when the Queen’s class first remained in school for the extra lessons and Anne saw Diana go slowly out with the others, to walk home alone through the Birch Path and Violet Vale, it was all the former could do to keep her seat and refrain from rushing impulsively after her chum.

extra (補習) [形] added to an existing or usual amount or number

others (他の子たち) [名] people or things that are different or distinct from the one or ones already mentioned or implied

refrain (我慢する) [動] stop oneself from doing something

chum (親友) [名] a close friend

クイーンズのクラスが初めて補習のために学校に残った夕方、アンはダイアナが他の子たちとゆっくりと出て行くのを見送り、一人で白樺の小道とスミレの谷を通って家まで歩いて帰ったが、アンは席に座ったままで、衝動的に親友の後を追いかけるのを我慢するのが精一杯だった。

A lump came into her throat, and she hastily retired behind the pages of her uplifted Latin grammar to hide the tears in her eyes.

come into (詰まる) [動] to enter or go into

retire (隠す) [動] to withdraw or go away

uplift (持ち上げる) [動] to lift up

grammar (文法) [名] the system and structure of a language or of languages in general

喉が詰まり、彼女は急いでラテン語の文法書を持ち上げて、目に浮かんだ涙を隠した。

Not for worlds would Anne have had Gilbert Blythe or Josie Pye see those tears.

for worlds (絶対に) [副] for anything in the world

have (見せる) [動] cause or allow someone or something to be in a specified state or condition

アンはギルバート・ブライスやジョージー・パイに涙を見せたくなかった。

“But, oh, Marilla, I really felt that I had tasted the bitterness of death, as Mr. Allan said in his sermon last Sunday, when I saw Diana go out alone,” she said mournfully that night.

taste (味わう) [動] to experience something

「でも、マリラ、ダイアナが一人で出て行くのを見たとき、先週の日曜日のアラン先生の説教にあったように、本当に死の苦しみを味わったような気がしたよ」と、その夜、彼女は悲しげに言った。

“I thought how splendid it would have been if Diana had only been going to study for the Entrance, too.

「ダイアナも入学試験の勉強をしてくれればどんなに素晴らしいだろうと思ったよ。

But we can’t have things perfect in this imperfect world, as Mrs. Lynde says.

でも、リンド夫人が言うように、この不完全な世界では完璧なものは手に入らないよ。

Mrs. Lynde isn’t exactly a comforting person sometimes, but there’s no doubt she says a great many very true things.

there is no doubt (間違いない) [句] it is certain

great many (たくさん) [句] a large number

very true (とても真実だ) [句] accurate or correct

リンド夫人は時々、慰めてくれる人ではないけれど、彼女がとても真実のことをたくさん言うのは間違いないよ。

And I think the Queen’s class is going to be extremely interesting.

Queen's class (クイーン学院の授業) [名] the class at Queen's Academy

それに、クイーン学院の授業はとてもおもしろいと思うよ。

Jane and Ruby are just going to study to be teachers.

ジェーンとルビーはただ教師になるために勉強するつもりだよ。

That is the height of their ambition.

height (限界) [名] the highest point of something

ambition (野望) [名] a strong desire to achieve something

それが彼女たちの野望の限界よ。

Ruby says she will only teach for two years after she gets through, and then she intends to be married.

get through (卒業する) [動] complete or finish something

ルビーは卒業後、2年間だけ教師をして、それから結婚するつもりだと言っていよ。

Jane says she will devote her whole life to teaching, and never, never marry, because you are paid a salary for teaching, but a husband won’t pay you anything, and growls if you ask for a share in the egg and butter money.

salary (給料) [名] a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly or biweekly basis but often expressed as an annual sum, made by an employer to an employee, especially a professional or white-collar worker

share (分け前) [名] a part or portion of a larger amount that is divided among a number of people, or to which a number of people contribute

ジェーンは、一生を教師に捧げるつもりで、絶対に結婚はしないと言っていよ。教師をすれば給料がもらえるけど、夫は何も払ってくれないし、卵やバターのお金を分けてくれと頼むと怒鳴りつけるからだって。

I expect Jane speaks from mournful experience, for Mrs. Lynde says that her father is a perfect old crank, and meaner than second skimmings.

mournful (悲しい) [形] feeling or showing great sadness

crank (偏屈) [名] a person who is eccentric or has a strange or unusual habit

skimming (煎じ) [名] the action of removing a layer of fat or cream from the surface of a liquid

ジェーンは悲しい経験からそう言っているんだと思うよ。だって、リンド夫人はジェーンのお父さんが完全な偏屈で、二番煎じよりも卑劣だって言っているもの。

Josie Pye says she is just going to college for education’s sake, because she won’t have to earn her own living;

college (大学) [名] an institution of higher education

ジョージー・パイは、自分は生計を立てる必要がないから、ただ教育のために大学に行くんだと言っているよ。

she says of course it is different with orphans who are living on charity—they have to hustle.

charity (慈善) [名] the voluntary giving of help, typically in the form of money, to those in need

hustle (働く) [動] work hurriedly or with great effort

彼女は、もちろん慈善で生きている孤児とは違う、彼らは働かなければならないと言っているよ。

Moody Spurgeon is going to be a minister.

ムーディー・スパージョンは牧師になるつもりだ。

Mrs. Lynde says he couldn’t be anything else with a name like that to live up to.

couldn't be anything else (牧師以外にはなれない) [動] be unable to be anything other than

リンド夫人は、彼はそんな名前を背負って生きていく以上、牧師以外にはなれないわねと言っている。

I hope it isn’t wicked of me, Marilla, but really the thought of Moody Spurgeon being a minister makes me laugh.

マリラ、私が悪いことを言っているわけではないと思うけど、ムーディー・スパージョンが牧師になるなんて考えると、本当に笑っちゃうよ。

He’s such a funny-looking boy with that big fat face, and his little blue eyes, and his ears sticking out like flaps.

funny-looking (おかしな顔をした) [形] having a strange or unusual appearance

stick out (突き出る) [動] project beyond the main surface or line

flap (羽根) [名] a piece of something thin and flat that is attached to something else by one edge and that covers or hangs over something

彼は、あの大きくて太った顔と小さな青い目、そして羽根のように突き出た耳で、とてもおかしな顔をした男の子だ。

But perhaps he will be more intellectual looking when he grows up.

でも、大人になったらもっと知的に見えるようになるかもしれないよね。

Charlie Sloane says he’s going to go into politics and be a member of Parliament, but Mrs. Lynde says he’ll never succeed at that, because the Sloanes are all honest people, and it’s only rascals that get on in politics nowadays.”

member of Parliament (国会議員) [名] a person who has been elected to a parliament

rascal (悪党) [名] a mischievous person

チャーリー・スローンは政治家になって国会議員になるつもりだと言っているけど、リンド夫人は、スローン家はみんな正直者だから、彼は絶対に成功しないよ、最近は悪党しか政治で成功しないのよと言っているよ。」

“What is Gilbert Blythe going to be?” queried Marilla, seeing that Anne was opening her Cæsar.

queried (尋ねた) [動] ask a question about

Cæsar (カエサル) [名] a book by the Roman statesman and general Julius Caesar

「ギルバート・ブライスは何になるつもりなの?」とマリラは尋ねた。アンがカエサルを開いているのを見て。

“I don’t happen to know what Gilbert Blythe’s ambition in life is—if he has any,” said Anne scornfully.

happen to (たまたま) [動] occur by chance

「ギルバート・ブライスの人生における野望が何なのか、たまたま知らないの、もし彼に野望があるならね」とアンは軽蔑して言った。

There was open rivalry between Gilbert and Anne now.

open (公然とした) [形] not secret or hidden

今やギルバートとアンの間には公然としたライバル関係があった。

Previously the rivalry had been rather one-sided, but there was no longer any doubt that Gilbert was as determined to be first in class as Anne was.

previously (以前は) [副] at a previous time; earlier

one-sided (一方的) [形] involving only one side

there was no longer any doubt (疑いの余地はなかった) [句] there was no doubt

以前はライバル関係はどちらかというと一方的だったが、ギルバートがアンと同じようにクラスで一番になろうと決意していることに疑いの余地はなかった。

He was a foeman worthy of her steel.

foeman (敵) [名] an enemy in battle

steel (剣) [名] a hard, strong metal used in construction and manufacturing

彼は彼女の剣に値する敵だった。

The other members of the class tacitly acknowledged their superiority, and never dreamed of trying to compete with them.

tacitly (暗黙のうちに) [副] in a way that is understood or implied without being directly expressed

superiority (優秀さ) [名] the state of being better than average

compete (競争する) [動] take part in a contest

クラスの他の生徒たちは暗黙のうちに彼らの優秀さを認め、彼らと競争しようとは夢にも思わなかった。

Since the day by the pond when she had refused to listen to his plea for forgiveness, Gilbert, save for the aforesaid determined rivalry, had evinced no recognition whatever of the existence of Anne Shirley.

forgiveness (許し) [名] the action or process of forgiving

evince (認める) [動] give expression to; make evident

池のほとりで彼女が彼の許しを請う言葉を聞こうとしなかった日以来、ギルバートは前述の決意のライバル関係を除いて、アン・シャーリーの存在を全く認めていなかった。

He talked and jested with the other girls, exchanged books and puzzles with them, discussed lessons and plans, sometimes walked home with one or the other of them from prayer meeting or Debating Club.

jest (冗談を言う) [動] speak or act in a joking manner

puzzle (パズル) [名] a game, toy, or problem designed to test ingenuity or knowledge

discuss (話し合う) [動] talk about (something) with another person or group of people

彼は他の女の子たちと話したり、冗談を言ったり、本やパズルを交換したり、授業や計画について話し合ったり、時には祈祷会やディベートクラブから誰かと一緒に歩いて帰ったりした。

But Anne Shirley he simply ignored, and Anne found out that it is not pleasant to be ignored.

しかし、アン・シャーリーはただ無視され、アンは無視されるのは気持ちの良いことではないと知った。

It was in vain that she told herself with a toss of her head that she did not care.

toss (振る) [動] to throw or roll something around

彼女は頭を振りながら、気にしていないと言い聞かせたが、無駄だった。

Deep down in her wayward, feminine little heart she knew that she did care, and that if she had that chance of the Lake of Shining Waters again she would answer very differently.

deep down (心の奥底で) [副] in one's innermost feelings

wayward (わがままな) [形] difficult to control or predict

彼女のわがままで女性らしい小さな心の奥底では、彼女は気にしていることを知っていたし、もし輝く水の湖でもう一度チャンスがあれば、彼女は全く違う答えをするだろう。

All at once, as it seemed, and to her secret dismay, she found that the old resentment she had cherished against him was gone—gone just when she most needed its sustaining power.

cherish (抱く) [動] to hold something dear

gone (消えてしまった) [動] no longer present

most (最も) [形] to the greatest extent

sustaining (支え) [形] providing support or nourishment

突然、彼女は彼に対して抱いていた古い恨みが消えてしまったことに気づき、密かに狼狽した。その恨みの支えが最も必要な時に消えてしまったのだ。

It was in vain that she recalled every incident and emotion of that memorable occasion and tried to feel the old satisfying anger.

彼女がその記憶に残る出来事のすべての出来事と感情を思い出し、古い満足感のある怒りを感じようとしたが、無駄だった。

That day by the pond had witnessed its last spasmodic flicker.

witness (目撃する) [動] see or notice something

spasmodic (痙攣的な) [形] of or relating to a spasm

flicker (ちらつき) [名] a brief, unsteady movement of light or a flame

その日、池のほとりでその最後の痙攣的なちらつきを目撃した。

Anne realized that she had forgiven and forgotten without knowing it.

アンは、知らないうちに許し、忘れていたことに気づいた。

But it was too late.

しかし、遅すぎた。

And at least neither Gilbert nor anybody else, not even Diana, should ever suspect how sorry she was and how much she wished she hadn’t been so proud and horrid!

そして、少なくともギルバートも他の誰も、ダイアナでさえ、彼女がどれほど後悔しているか、そして彼女がそれほど誇り高く恐ろしくなかったことをどれほど望んでいるかを疑うべきではない!

She determined to “shroud her feelings in deepest oblivion,” and it may be stated here and now that she did it, so successfully that Gilbert, who possibly was not quite so indifferent as he seemed, could not console himself with any belief that Anne felt his retaliatory scorn.

shroud (覆い隠す) [動] to cover or conceal

deepest (最も深い) [形] of great depth

oblivion (忘却) [名] the state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening

successfully (成功させる) [副] with success

indifferent (無関心) [形] having no particular interest or concern

retaliatory (報復的な) [形] of, relating to, or marked by retaliation

彼女は「自分の感情を最も深い忘却の中に覆い隠す」ことを決意し、彼女がそれを成功させたと今ここで述べることができる。ギルバートは、おそらく見た目ほど無関心ではなかったが、アンが彼の報復的な軽蔑を感じたという信念で自分を慰めることはできなかった。

The only poor comfort he had was that she snubbed Charlie Sloane, unmercifully, continually, and undeservedly.

snub (冷遇する) [動] treat with disdain or contempt

unmercifully (容赦なく) [副] without mercy

continually (絶えず) [副] without interruption

undeservedly (不当に) [副] in an unfair or unjust way

彼が得た唯一の貧弱な慰めは、彼女がチャーリー・スローンを容赦なく、絶えず、そして不当に冷遇したことだった。

Otherwise the winter passed away in a round of pleasant duties and studies.

pass away (過ぎ去る) [動] die

そうでなければ、冬は楽しい義務と勉強の繰り返しで過ぎ去った。

For Anne the days slipped by like golden beads on the necklace of the year.

アンにとって、日々は年のネックレスの金色のビーズのように過ぎ去っていった。

She was happy, eager, interested;

彼女は幸せで、熱心で、興味津々だった。

there were lessons to be learned and honor to be won;

学ぶべき教訓があり、勝ち取るべき名誉があった。

delightful books to read;

楽しい本を読む。

new pieces to be practiced for the Sunday-school choir;

日曜学校の聖歌隊のために練習する新しい曲。

pleasant Saturday afternoons at the manse with Mrs. Allan;

アラン夫人と一緒に牧師館で過ごす楽しい土曜日の午後。

and then, almost before Anne realized it, spring had come again to Green Gables and all the world was abloom once more.

そして、アンが気付く前に、グリーン・ゲイブルズに再び春が訪れ、世界は再び花開いた。

Studies palled just a wee bit then;

pall (退屈になる) [動] to become boring or uninteresting

勉強は少し退屈になった。

the Queen’s class, left behind in school while the others scattered to green lanes and leafy wood cuts and meadow byways, looked wistfully out of the windows and discovered that Latin verbs and French exercises had somehow lost the tang and zest they had possessed in the crisp winter months.

Queen's class (女王のクラス) [名] the class of the Queen

green lane (緑の小道) [名] a path or small road with grass and plants growing on it

leafy wood (木の葉の茂った森) [名] a forest with many leaves

meadow byway (牧草地の脇道) [名] a small road or path through a meadow

look wistfully (物欲しそうに眺める) [動] to look at something with a feeling of sadness or longing

Latin verb (ラテン語の動詞) [名] a verb in the Latin language

French exercise (フランス語の練習問題) [名] an exercise in the French language

tang (ピリッとした刺激) [名] a strong or sharp taste or flavor

zest (刺激) [名] a strong or sharp taste or flavor

他の生徒が緑の小道や木の葉の茂った森や牧草地の脇道に散らばる中、女王のクラスは学校に残され、窓の外を物欲しそうに眺め、ラテン語の動詞やフランス語の練習問題が、冬の寒い時期に持っていたピリッとした刺激を失っていることに気づいた。

Even Anne and Gilbert lagged and grew indifferent.

lag (遅れをとる) [動] move or develop more slowly than others

アンとギルバートですら、遅れをとり、無関心になっていった。

Teacher and taught were alike glad when the term was ended and the glad vacation days stretched rosily before them.

taught (生徒) [名] a person who is taught

term (学期) [名] a period of time during which a school holds classes

before (目の前) [前] earlier than; in front of

学期が終わり、楽しい休日が目の前に広がったとき、教師も生徒も同じように喜んだ。

“But you’ve done good work this past year,” Miss Stacy told them on the last evening, “and you deserve a good, jolly vacation.

this past year (この一年) [名] the year that has just ended

last evening (最終日の夕方) [名] the evening of the last day

「でも、この一年よく頑張ったよね」と、最終日の夕方、ステイシー先生は生徒たちに言った。「楽しい休日を過ごす資格があるよ。

Have the best time you can in the out-of-door world and lay in a good stock of health and vitality and ambition to carry you through next year.

have the best time (楽しい時間を過ごす) [動] enjoy oneself

out-of-door (屋外) [形] outside a building

lay in (蓄える) [動] to store or put away for future use

vitality (活力) [名] the state of being strong and active

屋外でできるだけ楽しい時間を過ごして、来年に向けて健康と活力と意欲を蓄えてくださいね。

It will be the tug of war, you know—the last year before the Entrance.”

tug of war (綱引き) [名] a contest in which two teams pull on opposite ends of a rope

入学試験前の最後の年だから、綱引きになるよ」

“Are you going to be back next year, Miss Stacy?”

「来年も戻って来ますか、ステイシー先生?」

asked Josie Pye.

ジョージー・パイが尋ねた。

Josie Pye never scrupled to ask questions;

scruple (ためらい) [名] a feeling of doubt or hesitation about whether you should do something

ジョージー・パイは質問するのにためらいを覚えることはなかった。

in this instance the rest of the class felt grateful to her;

in this instance (この場合) [名] in this case

feel grateful (感謝する) [動] to be thankful for something

この場合、クラスの残りの生徒は彼女に感謝した。

none of them would have dared to ask it of Miss Stacy, but all wanted to, for there had been alarming rumors running at large through the school for some time that Miss Stacy was not coming back the next year—that she had been offered a position in the grade school of her own home district and meant to accept.

none of them (誰も) [代] not one of the people or things mentioned

have dared (勇気があった) [動] have the courage to do something

wanted (欲しかった) [動] feel a need or a wish for

there had been (あった) [動] exist

alarming (不安な) [形] causing worry or fear

rumors (噂) [名] a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth

running (流布している) [動] spread or circulate quickly

at large (広く) [副] in general

the school (学校) [名] an institution for educating children

was not coming back (戻って来ない) [動] not return

the next year (来年) [名] the year after this one

had been offered (与えられた) [動] give

a position (ポスト) [名] a place where someone or something is located

the grade school (小学校) [名] a school for children from about six to twelve years old

her own (自分の) [代] belonging to or connected with the person or thing mentioned

home district (故郷) [名] the place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a community

meant (つもりだった) [動] intend

誰もステイシー先生にそれを尋ねる勇気はなかったが、皆が尋ねたかった。なぜなら、ステイシー先生が来年戻って来ないという、学校中に広く流布している不安な噂があったからだ。彼女は自分の故郷の小学校でのポストを与えられており、それを受け入れるつもりだという噂だった。

The Queen’s class listened in breathless suspense for her answer.

breathless (息を詰める) [形] not breathing

女王組の生徒は息を詰めて彼女の答えを待った。

“Yes, I think I will,” said Miss Stacy.

「ええ、そうするつもりです」とステイシー先生は言った。

“I thought of taking another school, but I have decided to come back to Avonlea.

take (移る) [動] to move or cause to move from one place to another

「別の学校に移ろうかとも考えましたが、アヴォンリーに戻ることに決めました。

To tell the truth, I’ve grown so interested in my pupils here that I found I couldn’t leave them.

grow interested in (興味を持つようになる) [動] to start to like something or someone

正直に言って、私はここの生徒たちにとても興味を持つようになり、彼らを離れることができないのです。

So I’ll stay and see you through.”

see through (見守る) [動] to continue to support or be involved with someone or something until the end of a difficult or unpleasant situation

だから、私は残って、あなたたちを見守ることにします」

“Hurrah!” said Moody Spurgeon.

Hurrah (万歳) [間] an expression of joy or approval

「万歳!」とムーディー・スパージョンが言った。

Moody Spurgeon had never been so carried away by his feelings before, and he blushed uncomfortably every time he thought about it for a week.

be carried away (流される) [動] to be so affected by emotion that you lose control of your behavior

blush (顔を赤らめる) [動] to become red in the face

think about (思い出す) [動] to remember or recall something

ムーディー・スパージョンはこれまで自分の感情に流されたことはなく、一週間、そのことを思い出すたびに、気まずそうに顔を赤らめた。

“Oh, I’m so glad,” said Anne, with shining eyes.

with shining eyes (目を輝かせて) [副] with a bright expression in one's eyes

「ああ、よかった」とアンは目を輝かせて言った。

“Dear Stacy, it would be perfectly dreadful if you didn’t come back.

Stacy (ステイシー) [名] a person's name

「ステイシー先生、もしあなたが戻って来なかったら、本当にひどいことになります。

I don’t believe I could have the heart to go on with my studies at all if another teacher came here.”

have the heart (気力が湧く) [動] to be brave enough to do something

別の先生が来たら、勉強を続ける気力が湧かないと思います。」

When Anne got home that night she stacked all her textbooks away in an old trunk in the attic, locked it, and threw the key into the blanket box.

stack (積み重ねる) [動] put things on top of each other

attic (屋根裏部屋) [名] a space inside and below the roof of a house

throw (投げ込む) [動] propel or cast in a specified way with a rapid movement of the arm

その夜、アンは家に帰ると、教科書をすべて屋根裏部屋の古いトランクに積み重ねて鍵をかけ、鍵を毛布箱に投げ込んだ。

“I’m not even going to look at a schoolbook in vacation,” she told Marilla.

schoolbook (教科書) [名] a book used for learning

「休み中は教科書を見ることさえしないよ」とマリラに言った。

“I’ve studied as hard all the term as I possibly could and I’ve pored over that geometry until I know every proposition in the first book off by heart, even when the letters are changed.

proposition (命題) [名] a statement that is either true or false

change (変わる) [動] become different

「私は学期中、できる限り一生懸命勉強したし、最初の本のすべての命題を、文字が変わっても暗記するまで、幾何学を熟読したよ。

I just feel tired of everything sensible and I’m going to let my imagination run riot for the summer.

feel tired of (うんざりする) [動] to be bored with something

run riot (暴走する) [動] to behave in an uncontrolled or unrestrained way

理屈っぽいことにはうんざりだから、この夏は想像力を暴走させるつもりよ。

Oh, you needn’t be alarmed, Marilla.

be alarmed (心配する) [動] be frightened or worried

ああ、心配しなくていいよ、マリラ。

I’ll only let it run riot within reasonable limits.

reasonable (常識的な) [形] fair and sensible

常識の範囲内で暴走させるだけよ。

But I want to have a real good jolly time this summer, for maybe it’s the last summer I’ll be a little girl.

this summer (この夏) [名] the summer of this year

have a real good jolly time (本当に楽しい時間を過ごす) [動] have a lot of fun

でも、この夏は本当に楽しい時間を過ごしたいの、だって、これが私が小さな女の子でいられる最後の夏かもしれないから。

Mrs. Lynde says that if I keep stretching out next year as I’ve done this I’ll have to put on longer skirts.

keep (続ける) [動] continue doing something

stretch out (背が伸びる) [動] become longer or wider

put on (履く) [動] dress oneself in

longer (もっと長い) [形] having a great or greater length

リンド夫人は、私が今年のように来年も背が伸び続けたら、もっと長いスカートを履かなければならないだろうって言うのよ。

She says I’m all running to legs and eyes.

leg (足) [名] one of the two lower limbs of a person or animal that are used for standing or walking

彼女は私が足と目ばかり大きくなっているって言うのよ。

And when I put on longer skirts I shall feel that I have to live up to them and be very dignified.

live up to (見合うように振る舞う) [動] to behave in a way that is as good as or better than expected

それに、長いスカートを履くようになったら、それに見合うように振る舞って、とても威厳のある態度をとらなければならないと思うようになるでしょう。

It won’t even do to believe in fairies then, I’m afraid;

そうなったら、妖精を信じることさえできなくなると思うの。

so I’m going to believe in them with all my whole heart this summer.

だから、この夏は心から妖精を信じようと思うの。

I think we’re going to have a very gay vacation.

gay (楽しい) [形] light-hearted and carefree

とても楽しい休暇になると思うよ。

Ruby Gillis is going to have a birthday party soon and there’s the Sunday school picnic and the missionary concert next month.

birthday party (誕生日会) [名] a party held to celebrate someone's birthday

ルビー・ギリスがもうすぐ誕生日会を開くし、来月は日曜学校のピクニックや宣教師のコンサートもあるよ。

And Mr. Barry says that some evening he’ll take Diana and me over to the White Sands Hotel and have dinner there.

some evening (いつか夕方) [名] an evening in the future

have dinner (夕食をとる) [動] to eat dinner

それに、バリーさんはダイアナと私をホワイトサンズホテルに連れて行って夕食をとらせてくれるって。

They have dinner there in the evening, you know.

in the evening (夕方) [名] the period of a day from the end of the afternoon to the beginning of night

you know (あのね) [間] used to introduce a statement that the speaker assumes is already known by the listener

夕食はそこで食べるのよ。

Jane Andrews was over once last summer and she says it was a dazzling sight to see the electric lights and the flowers and all the lady guests in such beautiful dresses.

electric light (電灯) [名] a device for producing light by electricity

ジェーン・アンドリュースは去年の夏に一度行ったことがあるんだけど、電灯や花や美しいドレスを着た女性客がとてもまばゆかったと言っていたよ。

Jane says it was her first glimpse into high life and she’ll never forget it to her dying day.”

high life (上流社会) [名] the lifestyle of the rich and famous

ジェーンは、初めて上流社会を垣間見た気がしたし、死ぬまで忘れられないだろうと言っていたよ」

Mrs. Lynde came up the next afternoon to find out why Marilla had not been at the Aid meeting on Thursday.

come up (やってくる) [動] move from a lower to a higher position

not be at (来ない) [動] be absent from

翌日の午後、マリラが木曜日の救済会に来なかった理由を探りにリンド夫人がやってきた。

When Marilla was not at Aid meeting people knew there was something wrong at Green Gables.

マリラが救済会に出席しないということは、グリーン・ゲイブルズで何かあったに違いない。

“Matthew had a bad spell with his heart Thursday,” Marilla explained, “and I didn’t feel like leaving him.

have a bad spell (具合が悪い) [動] to be in a bad state of health

leave (出かける) [動] to go away from a place

feel like (気がする) [動] to have a desire or inclination to do something

「木曜日にマシューの心臓の具合が悪くてね」とマリラは説明した。「彼を置いて出かける気にはならなかったのよ。

Oh, yes, he’s all right again now, but he takes them spells oftener than he used to and I’m anxious about him.

take (起こる) [動] to happen or occur

spell (発作) [名] a period of time

oftener (頻繁に) [副] more often

ええ、今は大丈夫なんだけど、以前より発作が頻繁に起こるようになって、心配なのよ。

The doctor says he must be careful to avoid excitement.

avoid (避ける) [動] prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

医者は興奮を避けるように気をつけなければいけないって言ってるよ。

That’s easy enough, for Matthew doesn’t go about looking for excitement by any means and never did, but he’s not to do any very heavy work either and you might as well tell Matthew not to breathe as not to work.

look for (求める) [動] try to find or obtain

by any means (決して) [副] in any way possible

それは簡単なことよ、マシューは決して興奮を求めて出歩くような人ではないし、今までもそうだったから、でも、あまり重労働もしてはいけないのよ、マシューに働くなと言うのは、息をするなと言うのと同じことよ。

Come and lay off your things, Rachel.

lay off (置く) [動] to put something down

thing (荷物) [名] an object that one can touch or hold

さあ、レイチェル、荷物を置いて。

You’ll stay to tea?”

お茶を飲んで行かれるでしょう?」

“Well, seeing you’re so pressing, perhaps I might as well, stay” said Mrs. Rachel, who had not the slightest intention of doing anything else.

press (せがむ) [動] urge or entreat earnestly

might as well (そうさせてもらう) [動] it would be equally good or advantageous to

else (他) [形] other than the one or ones already mentioned or implied

「そうね、そんなにせがむなら、そうさせてもらうよ」とレイチェル夫人は言ったが、他のことをするつもりは全くなかった。

Mrs. Rachel and Marilla sat comfortably in the parlor while Anne got the tea and made hot biscuits that were light and white enough to defy even Mrs. Rachel’s criticism.

defy (耐えうる) [動] openly resist or refuse to obey

criticism (批判) [名] the expression of disapproval of someone or something on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes

レイチェル夫人とマリラが居間でくつろいでいる間に、アンはお茶を用意し、レイチェル夫人の批判にも耐えうる軽くて白いホットビスケットを作った。

“I must say Anne has turned out a real smart girl,” admitted Mrs. Rachel, as Marilla accompanied her to the end of the lane at sunset.

accompany (見送る) [動] to go with someone as a companion or escort

「アンは本当に賢い女の子になったと言わざるを得ないよ」とレイチェル夫人は認め、マリラは日没時に彼女を車道の端まで見送った。

“She must be a great help to you.”

「彼女はあなたにとって大きな助けになるに違いないよ。」

“She is,” said Marilla, “and she’s real steady and reliable now.

reliable (頼りになる) [形] able to be trusted or depended on

「そうよ」とマリラは言った、「そして彼女は今本当に落ち着いていて頼りになるよ。

I used to be afraid she’d never get over her featherbrained ways, but she has and I wouldn’t be afraid to trust her in anything now.”

featherbrained (軽薄な) [形] foolish or stupid

wouldn't be afraid to (任せられる) [動] be willing to do something

以前は彼女が軽薄な態度を克服できないのではないかと心配していたけど、今では何でも彼女を信頼して任せられるよ。」

“I never would have thought she’d have turned out so well that first day I was here three years ago,” said Mrs. Rachel.

first day (最初の日) [名] the first day of a period of time

three years ago (3年前) [名] three years before the present time

「3年前に初めてここに来た日には、彼女がこんなに立派になるなんて思ってもみなかったよ」とレイチェル夫人は言った。

“Lawful heart, shall I ever forget that tantrum of hers!

「本当に、あの子のかんしゃくを忘れることなんてできるかしら!

When I went home that night I says to Thomas, says I, ‘Mark my words, Thomas, Marilla Cuthbert ‘ll live to rue the step she’s took.’

say to (言う) [動] communicate or express (something) to (someone)

mark my words (覚えておいて) [動] pay attention to what I am saying

live to rue (後悔することになる) [動] feel very sorry for something you have done

その夜家に帰ったとき、私はトーマスに言ったよ、「私の言うことを覚えておいて、トーマス、マリラ・カスバートは自分のしたことを後悔することになるよ」って。

But I was mistaken and I’m real glad of it.

be mistaken (間違っている) [動] have a wrong opinion or idea about something

be glad of (嬉しく思う) [動] be happy about something

でも私は間違っていたし、そのことを本当に嬉しく思っているよ。

I ain’t one of those kind of people, Marilla, as can never be brought to own up that they’ve made a mistake.

one of those kind of people (そういう人間) [名] a person who does not admit their mistakes

be brought to (認める) [動] be made to do something

私は自分の間違いを認められない人間ではないのよ、マリラ。

No, that never was my way, thank goodness.

いいえ、そんな風に生きてきたことはないよ、ありがたいことに。

I did make a mistake in judging Anne, but it weren’t no wonder, for an odder, unexpecteder witch of a child there never was in this world, that’s what.

unexpected (予測のつかない) [形] not expected or regarded as likely to happen

私はアンを判断するにあたって間違いを犯したけど、それは不思議なことではないよ、だってこんな奇妙で予測のつかない魔女のような子供はこの世にいなかったんだもの、そうよ。

There was no ciphering her out by the rules that worked with other children.

cipher (理解する) [動] to work out the meaning of something

work (通用する) [動] to have the desired effect

他の子供に通用するルールで彼女を理解することはできなかったよ。

It’s nothing short of wonderful how she’s improved these three years, but especially in looks.

nothing short of (驚くほど) [副] to a very great degree

looks (見た目) [名] the way that someone or something appears

この3年間で彼女がどれだけ成長したか、特に見た目は驚くほどよ。

She’s a real pretty girl got to be, though I can’t say I’m overly partial to that pale, big-eyed style myself.

big-eyed (大きな目の) [形] having large eyes

style (スタイル) [名] a particular procedure by which something is done; a manner or way

彼女は本当にきれいな女の子になったよ、私はあの青白い、大きな目のスタイルがあまり好きではないんだけど。

I like more snap and color, like Diana Barry has or Ruby Gillis.

snap (元気) [名] a sudden, sharp cracking sound or movement

私はダイアナ・バリーやルビー・ギリスのような、もっと元気で色気のある子が好きだよ。

Ruby Gillis’s looks are real showy.

showy (派手な) [形] very bright or noticeable

ルビー・ギリスは本当に派手な見た目ね。

But somehow—I don’t know how it is but when Anne and them are together, though she ain’t half as handsome, she makes them look kind of common and overdone—something like them white June lilies she calls narcissus alongside of the big, red peonies, that’s what.”

common (普通) [形] of or relating to the great majority of people

overdone (やりすぎ) [形] done to excess

something (ようなもの) [名] an unspecified or unknown thing

alongside (横) [副] at the side of

peony (牡丹) [名] a shrub with large, showy flowers

でもどういうわけか、アンと彼女たちが一緒にいると、アンは半分も美人ではないのに、彼女たちが普通でやりすぎに見えてしまうのよ、彼女が水仙と呼ぶ白い六月のユリが大きな赤い牡丹の横にあるようなものね。」

Chapter XXXI: Where the Brook and River Meet

Chapter XXXI (第31章) [名] the 31st chapter

第31章: 小川と川が出会うところ

Anne had her “good” summer and enjoyed it wholeheartedly.

wholeheartedly (心から) [副] with or displaying all one's heart or mind; sincerely

アンは「良い」夏を過ごし、心から楽しんだ。

She and Diana fairly lived outdoors, reveling in all the delights that Lover’s Lane and the Dryad’s Bubble and Willowmere and Victoria Island afforded.

outdoors (屋外) [名] all of the area that is not inside a building

delight (楽しみ) [名] a feeling of very great happiness

彼女とダイアナは恋人の小道やドライアドの泡、ウィローミア、ビクトリア島がもたらすあらゆる楽しみを満喫しながら、屋外で生活していた。

Marilla offered no objections to Anne’s gypsyings.

offer (唱える) [動] to present or suggest for consideration, discussion, or action

no objections (異議を唱えない) [名] a statement that you do not agree with or approve of something

gypsyings (ジプシー生活) [名] the lifestyle of a gypsy

マリラはアンのジプシー生活に異議を唱えなかった。

The Spencervale doctor who had come the night Minnie May had the croup met Anne at the house of a patient one afternoon early in vacation, looked her over sharply, screwed up his mouth, shook his head, and sent a message to Marilla Cuthbert by another person.

look over (見渡す) [動] examine or inspect

screw up (ゆがめる) [動] twist or distort

message (メッセージ) [名] a communication that is sent or received

ミニー・メイがクループになった夜に来たスペンサーヴェイルの医者は、休暇の初めのある午後、患者の家でアンに会い、彼女を鋭く見渡し、口をゆがめ、首を振り、別の人を通してマリラ・カスバートにメッセージを送った。

It was:

それはこうだった。

“Keep that redheaded girl of yours in the open air all summer and don’t let her read books until she gets more spring into her step.”

open air (戸外) [名] the space outside a building

「あの赤毛の娘を夏の間ずっと戸外に出しておき、もっと元気を取り戻すまで本を読ませないように」

This message frightened Marilla wholesomely.

wholesomely (心底) [副] in a way that is good for your health or your mind

このメッセージはマリラを心底怖がらせた。

She read Anne’s death warrant by consumption in it unless it was scrupulously obeyed.

read (解釈する) [動] to understand the meaning of something

death warrant (死刑執行令状) [名] a legal document that orders the death of a person

unless (しなければ) [接] except if

scrupulously (忠実に) [副] with great care and attention to detail

obey (守る) [動] to do what someone tells you to do

彼女は、この指示を忠実に守らなければ、アンが結核で死んでしまうだろうと解釈した。

As a result, Anne had the golden summer of her life as far as freedom and frolic went.

golden (輝かしい) [形] very good or successful

その結果、アンは自由と遊びの限りを尽くした、人生で最も輝かしい夏を過ごした。

She walked, rowed, berried, and dreamed to her heart’s content;

berry (ベリー) [名] any small round fruit

heart's content (心ゆくまで) [名] to the full extent of one's desires

彼女は歩き、ボートを漕ぎ、ベリーを摘み、心ゆくまで夢を見た。

and when September came she was bright-eyed and alert, with a step that would have satisfied the Spencervale doctor

bright-eyed (目が輝く) [形] having bright eyes

alert (機敏な) [形] quick to notice any unusual and potentially dangerous or difficult circumstances

そして9月が来ると、彼女は目が輝き、機敏で、スペンサーヴェイルの医者も満足するような足取りだった。

and a heart full of ambition and zest once more.

そして、再び心は野心と熱意に満ちていた。

“I feel just like studying with might and main,” she declared as she brought her books down from the attic.

feel like (~したい気分である) [動] to be inclined to do something

bring (運ぶ) [動] to take or carry something from one place to another

「全力で勉強したい気分だよ」と彼女は屋根裏部屋から本を運びながら宣言した。

“Oh, you good old friends, I’m glad to see your honest faces once more—yes, even you, geometry.

old friend (古き良き友) [名] a person whom one has known for a long time

「ああ、古き良き友よ、もう一度君たちの正直な顔を見ることができて嬉しいよ。そう、君もだ、幾何学。

I’ve had a perfectly beautiful summer, Marilla, and now I’m rejoicing as a strong man to run a race, as Mr. Allan said last Sunday.

have a perfectly beautiful summer (とても素敵な夏を過ごす) [動] experience a very nice summer

strong man (強い男) [名] a man who is physically strong

とても素敵な夏を過ごしたよ、マリラ、そして今、私は先週の日曜日にアランさんが言ったように、レースを走る強い男のように喜んでいるよ。

Doesn’t Mr. Allan preach magnificent sermons?

preach (説教する) [動] deliver a sermon

magnificent (素晴らしい) [形] extremely good or impressive

アランさんは素晴らしい説教をなさるでしょう?

Mrs. Lynde says he is improving every day and the first thing we know some city church will gobble him up and then we’ll be left and have to turn to and break in another green preacher.

every day (日々) [名] each day

first thing (すぐに) [名] the first thing that happens

city church (都会の教会) [名] a church in a city

gobble up (迎え入れる) [動] eat quickly and greedily

be left (見捨てられる) [動] be abandoned

turn to (頼る) [動] rely on

break in (頼らざるを得なくなる) [動] force entry into a building

リンド夫人は彼は日々上達していて、私たちが知る限り、都会の教会が彼をすぐにでも迎え入れ、私たちは見捨てられ、別の未熟な説教師に頼らざるを得なくなるだろうと言っている。

But I don’t see the use of meeting trouble halfway, do you, Marilla?

see the use of (仕方がないと思う) [動] to understand the reason for or the benefit of something

でも、途中で問題に直面しても仕方がないと思うよ、マリラ、あなたはどう思う?

I think it would be better just to enjoy Mr. Allan while we have him.

アランさんがいてくれるうちに、彼の説教を楽しむのがいいと思うよ。

If I were a man I think I’d be a minister.

もし私が男だったら、牧師になっていたと思うよ。

They can have such an influence for good, if their theology is sound;

have an influence (影響力を持つ) [動] to have an effect on someone or something

彼らの神学が健全であれば、彼らは善のために大きな影響力を持つことができる。

and it must be thrilling to preach splendid sermons and stir your hearers’ hearts.

hearer (聴衆) [名] a person who hears something

素晴らしい説教をして、聴衆の心を動かすのは、きっとスリリングなことだろう。

Why can’t women be ministers, Marilla?

どうして女性は牧師になれないの、マリラ?

I asked Mrs. Lynde that and she was shocked and said it would be a scandalous thing.

それをリンド夫人に尋ねたら、彼女はショックを受けて、それは不名誉なことだと言ったよ。

She said there might be female ministers in the States and she believed there was, but thank goodness we hadn’t got to that stage in Canada yet and she hoped we never would.

States (アメリカ) [名] the United States of America

彼女は、アメリカには女性の牧師がいるかもしれないし、いると思っているけど、カナダでは幸いまだそこまで至っていないし、そうなってほしくないと言ったよ。

But I don’t see why.

でも、どうしてかわからないよ。

I think women would make splendid ministers.

女性は立派な牧師になれると思うよ。

When there is a social to be got up or a church tea or anything else to raise money the women have to turn to and do the work.

raise money (お金を集める) [動] collect money for a particular purpose

turn to (頼りになる) [動] rely on someone or something for help or support

do the work (仕事をこなす) [動] perform the tasks that are required to complete a job

社交会や教会のお茶会など、お金を集める催しがあるときは、女性が頼りになって仕事をこなさなければならない。

I’m sure Mrs. Lynde can pray every bit as well as Superintendent Bell and I’ve no doubt she could preach too with a little practice.”

Superintendent Bell (ベル監督) [名] the person who supervises Bell

リンデ夫人はベル監督と同じくらい祈れるし、少し練習すれば説教もできるに違いないよ。」

“Yes, I believe she could,” said Marilla dryly.

dryly (そっけなく) [副] in a way that is not interesting or exciting

「そうね、彼女ならできると思うよ」とマリラはそっけなく言った。

“She does plenty of unofficial preaching as it is.

unofficial (非公式) [形] not officially authorized or confirmed

「彼女は非公式の説教ならたくさんしているよ。

Nobody has much of a chance to go wrong in Avonlea with Rachel to oversee them.”

go wrong (間違ったことをする) [動] make a mistake

oversee (見張る) [動] supervise

レイチェルに見張られているアヴォンリーでは、誰も間違ったことをする機会はほとんどないよ。」

“Marilla,” said Anne in a burst of confidence, “I want to tell you something and ask you what you think about it.

burst (爆発) [名] a sudden and violent release of energy or force

confidence (信頼) [名] the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust

「マリラ」とアンは突然打ち明け話を始めた。「あなたに何かを話したいの。

It has worried me terribly—on Sunday afternoons, that is, when I think specially about such matters.

それがとても心配だったのよ。日曜日の午後、つまりそういうことを特に考える時ね。

I do really want to be good;

本当にいい子になりたいの。

and when I’m with you or Mrs. Allan or Miss Stacy I want it more than ever

be with (いる) [動] to be in the company of

あなたやアラン夫人やステイシー先生といる時は、特にそう思うの。

and I want to do just what would please you and what you would approve of.

please (喜んでもらう) [動] make someone happy

あなたやアラン夫人やステイシー先生に喜んでもらえるようなことをしたいの。

But mostly when I’m with Mrs. Lynde I feel desperately wicked

でも、リンド夫人といる時は、自分がとても悪い子に思えるの。

and as if I wanted to go and do the very thing she tells me I oughtn’t to do.

go and do (やりたくなっちゃう) [動] do something

oughtn't (いけない) [動] should not

リンド夫人がいけないと言うことを、わざとやりたくなっちゃうの。

I feel irresistibly tempted to do it.

irresistibly (たまらなく) [副] in a way that is too strong or attractive to be resisted

どうしてもそうしたくなるの。

Now, what do you think is the reason I feel like that?

どうしてそう思うのか、わかる?

Do you think it’s because I’m really bad and unregenerate?”

unregenerate (救いようがない) [形] not having been regenerated

私が本当に悪い子で、救いようがないからだと思う?」

Marilla looked dubious for a moment.

look (そうする) [動] to have a certain appearance

マリラはしばらく疑わしそうにしていた。

Then she laughed.

それから笑った。

“If you are I guess I am too, Anne, for Rachel often has that very effect on me.

「もしあなたがそうなら、私もそうだと思うよ、アン。レイチェルはよく私にそういう影響を与えるのよ。

I sometimes think she’d have more of an influence for good, as you say yourself, if she didn’t keep nagging people to do right.

keep nagging (しつこく言う) [動] to keep complaining or criticizing someone in an annoying way

彼女が人々に正しいことをするようにしつこく言わなければ、彼女はもっと良い影響を与えるだろうと思うことがあるよ。

There should have been a special commandment against nagging.

commandment (戒律) [名] a command or order

nag (しつこく言う) [動] to annoy or irritate someone by constantly criticizing or complaining

しつこく言うことを禁じる特別な戒律があるべきだよ。

But there, I shouldn’t talk so.

でも、こんなこと言うべきじゃないよね。

Rachel is a good Christian woman and she means well.

mean well (善いことをしようとしている) [動] to have good intentions

レイチェルは善良なクリスチャンの女性で、善いことをしようとしているんだもの。

There isn’t a kinder soul in Avonlea and she never shirks her share of work.”

kinder (親切な) [形] of a good or benevolent nature or disposition

shirk (怠る) [動] avoid or neglect (a duty or responsibility)

アヴォンリーには彼女より親切な人はいないよ。それに彼女は自分の仕事を怠ったことがないのよ。」

“I’m very glad you feel the same,” said Anne decidedly.

decidedly (断言する) [副] in a manner that is decided or definite

「あなたもそう思ってくれてとても嬉しいよ」とアンは断言した。

“It’s so encouraging. I shan’t worry so much over that after this.

「とても励みになるよ。これからはそんなに心配しなくて済むよ。

But I dare say there’ll be other things to worry me.

dare say (あえて言う) [動] to be fairly sure that something is true

でも、心配することは他にもあるでしょうね。

They keep coming up new all the time—things to perplex you, you know.

keep coming up (出てくる) [動] to appear or happen repeatedly

perplex (困惑させる) [動] to cause to be puzzled or confused

いつも新しいことが出てくるのよ。困惑させられることがね。

You settle one question and there’s another right after.

right after (すぐにまた) [副] immediately after

一つの疑問を解決すると、すぐにまた別の疑問が出てくるのよ。

There are so many things to be thought over and decided when you’re beginning to grow up.

大人になり始めると、考えたり決めたりすることがたくさんあるのよ。

It keeps me busy all the time thinking them over and deciding what is right.

いつもそれらのことを考えたり、何が正しいのかを決めたりすることで忙しいのよ。

It’s a serious thing to grow up, isn’t it, Marilla?

大人になるって大変なことよね、マリラ?

But when I have such good friends as you and Matthew and Mrs. Allan and Miss Stacy I ought to grow up successfully, and I’m sure it will be my own fault if I don’t.

でも、あなたやマシュー、アラン夫人、ステイシー先生のような良い友達がいるのだから、私は立派に成長するべきだし、そうならないのは自分のせいだと確信しているよ。

I feel it’s a great responsibility because I have only the one chance.

チャンスは一度しかないから、とても責任重大だと感じているの。

If I don’t grow up right I can’t go back and begin over again.

ちゃんと成長できなかったら、戻ってやり直すことはできないのよ。

I’ve grown two inches this summer, Marilla. Mr. Gillis measured me at Ruby’s party.

two inches (2インチ) [名] a unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters

Mr. Gillis (ギリスさん) [名] a male person with the last name Gillis

Ruby's party (ルビーのパーティー) [名] a party hosted by Ruby

マリラ、この夏私は2インチも背が伸びたの。ギリスさんがルビーのパーティーで測ってくれたのよ。

I’m so glad you made my new dresses longer.

新しいドレスを長めに作ってくれて本当によかったよ。

That dark-green one is so pretty and it was sweet of you to put on the flounce.

dark-green (濃い緑) [形] of a color intermediate between green and black

put on (つける) [動] to place (something) on top of or in contact with something else

flounce (フリル) [名] a wide ornamental strip of fabric gathered or pleated on one edge and left hanging free or attached to a garment or curtain

あの濃い緑のドレスはとてもきれいだし、フリルをつけてくれたのは優しかったよ。

Of course I know it wasn’t really necessary, but flounces are so stylish this fall and Josie Pye has flounces on all her dresses.

stylish (流行っている) [形] fashionable; in style

もちろん、フリルは本当に必要ではなかったことはわかっているけど、フリルはこの秋とても流行っているし、ジョージー・パイはドレス全部にフリルをつけているのよ。

I know I’ll be able to study better because of mine.

better (もっと) [副] to a greater degree or extent

私も自分の机のおかげでもっと勉強ができるようになるよ。

I shall have such a comfortable feeling deep down in my mind about that flounce.”

have (覚える) [動] experience

deep down (心の底から) [副] in one's innermost being

フリルについては心の底から満足感を覚えるよ。」

“It’s worth something to have that,” admitted Marilla.

be worth (価値がある) [動] to be equal to in value

「それなら価値があるよね」とマリラは認めた。

Miss Stacy came back to Avonlea school and found all her pupils eager for work once more.

ステイシー先生がアヴォンリー学校に戻ってみると、生徒たちは皆、再び勉強に熱心になっていた。

Especially did the Queen’s class gird up their loins for the fray, for at the end of the coming year, dimly shadowing their pathway already, loomed up that fateful thing known as “the Entrance,” at the thought of which one and all felt their hearts sink into their very shoes.

gird up one's loins (腰を据える) [動] prepare for action

fray (戦い) [名] a fight or conflict

shadow (覆い隠す) [動] cover or hide

pathway (道) [名] a way or track that people can walk along

loom up (迫る) [動] appear or seem to appear as a large or vague shape

fateful (運命の) [形] having a great and usually bad effect on someone or something

特にクイーン学院のクラスは、戦いに備えて腰を据えた。来年の終わりには、すでに彼らの道をぼんやりと覆い隠し、「入学試験」として知られる運命のものが迫り、そのことを考えると、誰もが心が沈むのを感じていた。

Suppose they did not pass!

pass (合格する) [動] be successful in an examination

合格しなかったらどうしよう!

That thought was doomed to haunt Anne through the waking hours of that winter, Sunday afternoons inclusive, to the almost entire exclusion of moral and theological problems.

haunt (悩ませる) [動] to visit frequently

inclusive (含めて) [形] including everything

moral (道徳的) [形] concerned with the principles of right and wrong behavior

theological (神学的) [形] of or relating to theology

その考えは、その冬の起きている時間、日曜日の午後も含めて、道徳的、神学的問題をほとんど完全に排除して、アンを悩ませる運命にあった。

When Anne had bad dreams she found herself staring miserably at pass lists of the Entrance exams, where Gilbert Blythe’s name was blazoned at the top and in which hers did not appear at all.

have a bad dream (悪い夢を見る) [動] have a nightmare

miserably (悲しそうに) [副] in a very unhappy way

pass list (合格者リスト) [名] a list of people who have passed an exam

entrance exam (入学試験) [名] an exam that you have to take in order to be admitted to a school

blazon (輝く) [動] proclaim or announce something publicly

appear (載る) [動] be presented or be seen

アンが悪い夢を見ると、ギルバート・ブライスの名前が一番上に輝き、自分の名前が全く載っていない入学試験の合格者リストを悲しそうに見つめている自分に気づいた。

But it was a jolly, busy, happy swift-flying winter.

swift-flying (飛ぶように過ぎる) [形] moving or able to move very fast

しかし、それは陽気で、忙しく、幸せで、飛ぶように過ぎる冬だった。

Schoolwork was as interesting, class rivalry as absorbing, as of yore.

rivalry (競争) [名] the state of being rivals or competitors

absorbing (熱中させる) [形] very interesting or exciting

yore (昔) [名] time long past

学校の勉強は昔と同じように面白く、クラスの競争は熱中させるものだった。

New worlds of thought, feeling, and ambition, fresh, fascinating fields of unexplored knowledge seemed to be opening out before Anne’s eager eyes.

thought (思考) [名] the process of thinking

unexplored (未踏の) [形] not explored

思考、感情、野心の新しい世界、新鮮で魅力的な未踏の知識の分野が、アンの熱心な目の前に開けているように思われた。

“Hills peeped o’er hill and Alps on Alps arose.”

Alps (アルプス) [名] a mountain range in Europe

arise (そびえる) [動] come into being or existence

「丘が丘をのぞき、アルプスの上にアルプスがそびえた。」

Much of all this was due to Miss Stacy’s tactful, careful, broadminded guidance.

due to (による) [前] caused by

tactful (機転の利いた) [形] having or showing tact

broadminded (広い心を持った) [形] willing to consider new ideas; unprejudiced

これらはすべて、ステイシー先生の機転の利いた、注意深く、広い心を持った指導によるところが大きい。

She led her class to think and explore and discover for themselves and encouraged straying from the old beaten paths to a degree that quite shocked Mrs. Lynde and the school trustees, who viewed all innovations on established methods rather dubiously.

explore (探求する) [動] travel through an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it

stray (外れる) [動] move away from a path or from the right course

shock (驚かせる) [動] surprise or upset someone greatly

school trustee (学校理事) [名] a person who is responsible for the management of a school

view (見る) [動] consider or regard in a particular way

established method (確立された方法) [名] a method that has been used for a long time and is considered to be effective

dubiously (疑わしく) [副] in a way that is doubtful or questionable

彼女は生徒たちに自分で考え、探求し、発見するように導き、古い道から外れることを奨励したが、それは確立された方法に対するあらゆる革新を疑わしく見ていたリンド夫人や学校理事たちをかなり驚かせた。

Apart from her studies Anne expanded socially, for Marilla, mindful of the Spencervale doctor’s dictum, no longer vetoed occasional outings.

apart from (以外にも) [前] not including; other than

expand (成長する) [動] become or make greater or more extensive

socially (社交的に) [副] in a social manner

mindful (思い出した) [形] aware of and attentive to

dictum (指示) [名] a formal pronouncement of a principle or opinion

veto (拒否する) [動] refuse to accept

outing (外出) [名] a short trip away from home

勉強以外にも、アンは社交的に成長した。スペンサーヴェイルの医者の指示を思い出したマリラは、もはや時折の外出を拒否しなくなったからだ。

The Debating Club flourished and gave several concerts;

flourish (盛況である) [動] to be in a state of prosperity or success

討論クラブは盛況で、何度かコンサートを開いた。

there were one or two parties almost verging on grown-up affairs;

大人同士の集まりに近いパーティーも一、二回あった。

there were sleigh drives and skating frolics galore.

sleigh drive (そり遊び) [名] a ride in a sleigh

skating frolic (スケート遊び) [名] a playful activity involving skating

galore (たくさん) [形] in abundance

そり遊びやスケート遊びもたくさんあった。

Between times Anne grew, shooting up so rapidly that Marilla was astonished one day, when they were standing side by side, to find the girl was taller than herself.

between times (その間に) [名] the time between two events

shoot up (ぐんぐん背が伸びる) [動] grow or increase very quickly

rapidly (急速に) [副] very quickly

その間にアンは成長し、ぐんぐん背が伸びたので、ある日、マリラは二人が並んで立ったとき、アンが自分より背が高いのを見て驚いた。

“Why, Anne, how you’ve grown!” she said, almost unbelievingly.

unbelievingly (信じられないといった様子で) [副] in a way that shows you do not believe something

「まあ、アン、ずいぶん背が伸びたね!」とマリラはほとんど信じられないといった様子で言った。

A sigh followed on the words.

言葉に続いてため息が漏れた。

Marilla felt a queer regret over Anne’s inches.

regret (残念に思う) [動] to feel sad, repentant, or disappointed about something that has happened or been done

マリラはアンの背丈を妙に残念に思った。

The child she had learned to love had vanished somehow and here was this tall, serious-eyed girl of fifteen, with the thoughtful brows and the proudly poised little head, in her place.

learn to love (愛するようになる) [動] to become fond of someone or something

serious-eyed (真面目な目をした) [形] having a serious expression in the eyes

fifteen (15歳) [名] the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

thoughtful (思慮深い) [形] showing careful consideration for others

brow (眉) [名] the part of the face above the eyes

poise (構える) [動] to be balanced or suspended

マリラが愛するようになった子供はどこかへ消えてしまい、その代わりに、思慮深い眉と誇らしげに構えた小さな頭を持つ、背の高い、真面目な目をした15歳の少女がいた。

Marilla loved the girl as much as she had loved the child, but she was conscious of a queer sorrowful sense of loss.

loss (喪失) [名] the fact or process of losing something or someone

マリラは子供を愛したのと同じくらい少女を愛していたが、妙に悲しい喪失感を覚えた。

And that night, when Anne had gone to prayer meeting with Diana, Marilla sat alone in the wintry twilight and indulged in the weakness of a cry.

sit alone (一人で座る) [動] be in or assume a position in which one's weight is supported by one's buttocks rather than one's feet and one's upper body is more or less upright

winter twilight (冬の夕暮れ) [名] the time of day from the end of afternoon to the beginning of night

indulge in (ふける) [動] allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of

weakness (弱さ) [名] the quality or state of lacking the power to perform

そしてその夜、アンがダイアナと祈祷会に出かけた後、マリラは冬の夕暮れに一人で座り、弱々しく泣いた。

Matthew, coming in with a lantern, caught her at it and gazed at her in such consternation that Marilla had to laugh through her tears.

ランタンを持って入ってきたマシューは、マリラが泣いているのを見つけて、とても驚いて見つめたので、マリラは涙を流しながら笑わざるを得なかった。

“I was thinking about Anne,” she explained.

「アンのことを考えていたのよ」とマリラは説明した。

“She’s got to be such a big girl—and she’ll probably be away from us next winter.

be away from (~から離れる) [動] be at a distance from

「アンは随分大きくなったよね。来年の冬にはうちからいなくなるかもしれないよ。

I’ll miss her terrible.”

アンがいなくなったらとても寂しくなるよ。」

“She’ll be able to come home often,” comforted Matthew, to whom Anne was as yet and always would be the little, eager girl he had brought home from Bright River on that June evening four years before.

as yet (今のところ) [副] up to this time; until now

bring home (連れ帰る) [動] to take or carry someone or something to one's home

four years before (4年前) [名] a period of four years in the past

「アンはよく帰って来られるだろう」とマシューは慰めた。マシューにとってアンは、4年前の6月の夕方、ブライト・リバーから連れ帰った小さな熱心な少女のままだったし、これからもそうだった。

“The branch railroad will be built to Carmody by that time.”

branch railroad (支線鉄道) [名] a railroad that is not the main line

be built (開通する) [動] be constructed

「その頃にはカーモディまで支線鉄道が開通しているだろう。」

“It won’t be the same thing as having her here all the time,” sighed Marilla gloomily, determined to enjoy her luxury of grief uncomforted.

luxury (贅沢) [名] something that is expensive or hard to get

uncomforted (慰めを受けずに) [形] not having received comfort or consolation

「アンがいつもここにいてくれるのとは違うよ」とマリラは憂鬱そうにため息をついた。慰めを受けずに悲しみに浸る贅沢を味わおうと決めていた。

“But there—men can’t understand these things!”

「でも、男性にはこういうことは理解できないのね!」

There were other changes in Anne no less real than the physical change.

physical (身体的) [形] of or relating to the body

real (現実的) [形] existing or occurring as fact; actual

アンには身体的な変化と同じくらい現実的な他の変化もあった。

For one thing, she became much quieter.

for one thing (一つには) [副] as one example

一つには、彼女はずっと静かになった。

Perhaps she thought all the more and dreamed as much as ever, but she certainly talked less.

all the more (これまで以上に) [副] to a greater degree

talk less (口数が減る) [動] speak less

おそらく彼女はこれまで以上に考え、夢を見るようになったが、確かに口数は減った。

Marilla noticed and commented on this also.

comment (コメントする) [動] make a remark about

マリラもこれに気づき、コメントした。

“You don’t chatter half as much as you used to, Anne, nor use half as many big words.

「アン、前みたいにべらべらしゃべらないし、難しい言葉も使わなくなったよね。

What has come over you?”

come over (どうした) [動] to change from one state or condition to another

いったいどうしたの?」

Anne colored and laughed a little, as she dropped her book and looked dreamily out of the window, where big fat red buds were bursting out on the creeper in response to the lure of the spring sunshine.

color (赤らめる) [動] to become red

dreamily (夢見心地に) [副] in a dreamy manner

アンは顔を赤らめ、少し笑って、本を落とし、夢見心地に窓の外を眺めた。窓の外では、春の日差しに誘われて、つる草に大きな赤い蕾が次々と開いていた。

“I don’t know—I don’t want to talk as much,” she said, denting her chin thoughtfully with her forefinger.

I don't want to (したくない) [慣] I would rather not

as much (あまり) [副] to the same extent

she said (彼女は言った) [慣] she said

dent (くぼませる) [動] to make a small hollow in the surface of something

forefinger (人差し指) [名] the finger next to the thumb

「わからないよ、あまりしゃべりたくないの」と彼女は言い、人差し指で思慮深く顎をくぼませた。

“It’s nicer to think dear, pretty thoughts and keep them in one’s heart, like treasures.

keep (しまう) [動] store or put away in a particular place

「素敵できれいなことを考えて、それを宝物のように心の中にしまっておくほうがいいよ。

I don’t like to have them laughed at or wondered over.

wonder over (不思議がられる) [動] to be curious about

それを笑われたり、不思議がられたりするのは嫌だよ。

And somehow I don’t want to use big words any more.

それに、どういうわけか、もう難しい言葉は使いたくないの。

It’s almost a pity, isn’t it, now that I’m really growing big enough to say them if I did want to.

big (十分な) [形] of considerable size, extent, or importance

残念なことよね、だって、もし私がそうしたいと思ったら、そう言うのに十分な年齢に成長しているのに。

It’s fun to be almost grown up in some ways, but it’s not the kind of fun I expected, Marilla.

ある意味、大人になるのは楽しいことだけど、私が期待していたような楽しみではないよ、マリラ。

There’s so much to learn and do and think that there isn’t time for big words.

学ぶべきこと、やるべきこと、考えるべきことがたくさんあって、難しい言葉を使う時間なんてないよ。

Besides, Miss Stacy says the short ones are much stronger and better.

それに、ステイシー先生は短い言葉の方がずっと強くて良いって言うのよ。

She makes us write all our essays as simply as possible.

essay (作文) [名] a piece of writing, usually from an author's personal point of view

先生は私たちにできるだけ簡単に作文を書かせるの。

It was hard at first.

最初は難しかったよ。

I was so used to crowding in all the fine big words I could think of—and I thought of any number of them.

crowd in (詰め込む) [動] to fill something with a large number of people or things

思いつく限りの難しい言葉を詰め込むことに慣れていたし、そういう言葉をたくさん知っていたのよ。

But I’ve got used to it now and I see it’s so much better.”

でも、今は慣れたし、その方がずっと良いって分かったよ。」

“What has become of your story club?

story club (お話クラブ) [名] a club where people tell stories

「お話クラブはどうなったの?

I haven’t heard you speak of it for a long time.”

haven't heard (聞いていない) [動] have not heard

speak of (話す) [動] talk about

for a long time (長い間) [名] a long period of time

長い間、その話を聞かなかったよ。」

“The story club isn’t in existence any longer.

be in existence (存在する) [動] be real or present

「お話クラブはもう存在しないよ。

We hadn’t time for it—and anyhow I think we had got tired of it.

have time for (時間がある) [動] have enough time to do something

時間がなくて、それに、とにかく飽きちゃったんだと思う。

It was silly to be writing about love and murder and elopements and mysteries.

elopement (駆け落ち) [名] running away secretly with one's beloved with the intention of getting married

恋愛や殺人や駆け落ちやミステリーについて書くのは馬鹿げていたよ。

Miss Stacy sometimes has us write a story for training in composition, but she won’t let us write anything but what might happen in Avonlea in our own lives, and she criticizes it very sharply and makes us criticize our own too.

training (練習) [名] the action of teaching a person or animal a particular skill or type of behavior

criticize (批評する) [動] indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way

sharply (厳しく) [副] in a manner that is abrupt or direct

ステイシー先生は時々、作文の練習に物語を書かせるけど、私たちの生活の中でアヴォンリーで起こりうること以外は書かせてくれないし、とても厳しく批評して、私たちにも自分たちの作品を批評させるの。

I never thought my compositions had so many faults until I began to look for them myself.

自分で探し始めるまで、自分の作文にそんなに欠点があるとは思わなかったよ。

I felt so ashamed I wanted to give up altogether, but Miss Stacy said I could learn to write well if I only trained myself to be my own severest critic.

well (上手に) [副] in a good manner

恥ずかしくて、もうすっかりやめてしまいたいと思ったけど、ステイシー先生は、自分を一番厳しい批評家になるように訓練すれば、上手に書けるようになるって言ってくれたよ。

And so I am trying to.”

だから、そうしようと努力しているの。」

“You’ve only two more months before the Entrance,” said Marilla.

month (ヶ月) [名] a period of time of about 30 days

Entrance (入学) [名] the action of going into a place

「入学まであと二ヶ月しかないのよ」とマリラは言った。

“Do you think you’ll be able to get through?”

get through (合格する) [動] pass an exam

「合格できると思う?」

Anne shivered.

アンは身震いした。

“I don’t know. Sometimes I think I’ll be all right—and then I get horribly afraid.

I'll be all right (大丈夫だと思う) [句] I will be fine

I get horribly afraid (恐ろしく怖くなる) [句] I become very scared

「わからないよ。大丈夫だと思う時もあるけど、それから恐ろしく怖くなるの。

We’ve studied hard and Miss Stacy has drilled us thoroughly, but we mayn’t get through for all that.

私たちは一生懸命勉強したし、ステイシー先生は徹底的に訓練してくれたけど、それでも合格できないかもしれない。

We’ve each got a stumbling block.

stumbling block (つまずきやすいところ) [名] an obstacle or difficulty

私たちはそれぞれつまずきやすいところがあるの。

Mine is geometry of course, and Jane’s is Latin, and Ruby and Charlie’s is algebra, and Josie’s is arithmetic.

mine (私) [代] the person who is speaking or writing

Charlie (チャーリー) [名] a male given name

私はもちろん幾何学で、ジェーンはラテン語、ルビーとチャーリーは代数、ジョシーは算数。

Moody Spurgeon says he feels it in his bones that he is going to fail in English history.

feel it in one's bones (予感がする) [動] to have a strong feeling that something is true

English history (イギリス史) [名] the history of England

ムーディー・スパージョンは、イギリス史で落ちる予感がするって。

Miss Stacy is going to give us examinations in June just as hard as we’ll have at the Entrance and mark us just as strictly, so we’ll have some idea.

examination (試験) [名] a formal test of knowledge or skill

just as (同じくらい) [副] to the same extent or degree

Entrance (本番) [名] the main examination

mark (採点) [動] to give a grade to

have some idea (大体わかる) [動] to have a general understanding of something

ステイシー先生は、六月に本番と同じくらい難しい試験をして、採点も厳しくするつもりだから、それで大体わかるよ。

I wish it was all over, Marilla. It haunts me.

早く終わってほしいよ、マリラ。気になって仕方がないのよ。

Sometimes I wake up in the night and wonder what I’ll do if I don’t pass.”

夜中に目が覚めて、もし落ちたらどうしようって考えることもあるのよ。」

“Why, go to school next year and try again,” said Marilla unconcernedly.

「そうしたら、来年も学校に行って、もう一度受験すればいい」とマリラは平然と言った。

“Oh, I don’t believe I’d have the heart for it.

「ああ、そんな気力は残っていないと思うよ。

It would be such a disgrace to fail, especially if Gil—if the others passed.

落ちたら恥ずかしいよ、特にギル・・・他のみんなが受かったら。

And I get so nervous in an examination that I’m likely to make a mess of it.

get nervous (緊張する) [動] to become anxious or afraid

それに、試験になると緊張しちゃって、失敗しちゃうかもしれないよ。

I wish I had nerves like Jane Andrews.

ジェーン・アンドリュースみたいな神経が欲しいよ。

Nothing rattles her.”

rattle (動じる) [動] to make or cause to make a rattling noise

彼女は何も動じないよ。」

Anne sighed and, dragging her eyes from the witcheries of the spring world, the beckoning day of breeze and blue, and the green things upspringing in the garden, buried herself resolutely in her book.

drag (目を離す) [動] move or pull with difficulty or effort

witchery (魔法のような) [名] the art or practice of magic

breeze (そよ風) [名] a gentle wind

bury (没頭する) [動] put or hide under the ground

アンはため息をつき、春の魔法のような世界、そよ風と青空が誘う日、庭に芽吹く緑から目を離し、決然と本に没頭した。

There would be other springs, but if she did not succeed in passing the Entrance, Anne felt convinced that she would never recover sufficiently to enjoy them.

succeed (合格する) [動] achieve the desired aim or result

春はまた来るだろうが、もし入学試験に合格できなかったら、アンはそれを十分に楽しむ気力は戻らないだろうと確信していた。

Chapter XXXII: The Pass List Is Out

list (発表) [名] a series of names, items, or numbers written or printed together in a meaningful grouping

第32章: 合格者発表

With the end of June came the close of the term and the close of Miss Stacy’s rule in Avonlea school.

close (終わり) [名] the final part of something

rule (教師生活) [名] the period of time during which someone is in a position of authority

6月末に学期が終わり、ステイシー先生のエイボンリー学校での教師生活も終わりを告げた。

Anne and Diana walked home that evening feeling very sober indeed.

その夜、アンとダイアナは実に落ち着いた気持ちで家路についた。

Red eyes and damp handkerchiefs bore convincing testimony to the fact that Miss Stacy’s farewell words must have been quite as touching as Mr. Phillips’s had been under similar circumstances three years before.

bear (物語る) [動] to give or supply

convincing (雄弁な) [形] able to persuade people that something is true or correct

have been (だった) [助] to have existed or happened in the past

quite (同じくらい) [副] to the greatest extent or degree

touching (感動的) [形] arousing strong feelings of sympathy, pity, or admiration

had been (だった) [助] to have existed or happened in the past

similar (似た) [形] having a likeness or resemblance

three years before (3年前) [名] a period of three years

赤くなった目と湿ったハンカチは、ステイシー先生の別れの言葉が、3年前のフィリップス先生の別れの言葉と同じくらい感動的だったに違いないという事実を雄弁に物語っていた。

Diana looked back at the schoolhouse from the foot of the spruce hill and sighed deeply.

ダイアナはモミの木の丘のふもとから校舎を振り返り、深くため息をついた。

“It does seem as if it was the end of everything, doesn’t it?” she said dismally.

dismally (悲しそうに) [副] in a sad or depressing way

「まるで全ての終わりみたいね」と彼女は悲しそうに言った。

“You oughtn’t to feel half as badly as I do,” said Anne, hunting vainly for a dry spot on her handkerchief.

badly (ひどく) [副] in a bad manner

hunt (探す) [動] search for something

vainly (無駄に) [副] without success

dry (乾いた) [形] free from moisture or liquid

spot (部分) [名] a particular place or area

「あなたは私ほど悲しく感じてはいけないよ」とアンはハンカチの乾いた部分を探したが見つからなかった。

“You’ll be back again next winter, but I suppose I’ve left the dear old school forever—if I have good luck, that is.”

next winter (来年の冬) [名] the winter of the year after this one

good luck (幸運) [名] success or good fortune

「あなたは来年の冬に戻ってくるけど、私はこの愛すべき古い学校を永遠に去ったんだよ。もし運が良ければね。」

“It won’t be a bit the same.

the same (同じ) [形] not different or changed

「全く同じにはならないよ。

Miss Stacy won’t be there, nor you nor Jane nor Ruby probably.

be there (いる) [動] be present

ステイシー先生もいないし、あなたもジェーンもルビーもおそらくいないよ。

I shall have to sit all alone, for I couldn’t bear to have another deskmate after you.

deskmate (机の相棒) [名] a person who sits at the same desk as you

私は一人ぼっちで座らなければならないよ。だってあなたの後に別の机の相棒を持つなんて耐えられないよ。

Oh, we have had jolly times, haven’t we, Anne?

ああ、私たちは楽しい時を過ごしたよね、アン?

It’s dreadful to think they’re all over.”

それが全部終わっちゃうなんて考えただけでも恐ろしい。」

Two big tears rolled down by Diana’s nose.

二つの大きな涙がダイアナの鼻の横を転がり落ちた。

“If you would stop crying I could,” said Anne imploringly.

stop crying (泣き止む) [動] stop crying

imploringly (懇願するように) [副] in a way that shows you are begging someone to do something

「あなたが泣き止んでくれればできるよ」とアンは懇願するように言った。

“Just as soon as I put away my hanky I see you brimming up and that starts me off again.

start (泣き出す) [動] to begin to do something

「ハンカチをしまうとすぐにあなたが涙ぐんでいるのを見ちゃって、それでまた泣き出しちゃうの。

As Mrs. Lynde says, ‘If you can’t be cheerful, be as cheerful as you can.’

as you can (できるだけ) [副] to the extent or degree that is possible

リンド夫人が言うように、「元気になれなくても、できるだけ元気でいなさい」

After all, I dare say I’ll be back next year.

dare say (思う) [動] to be fairly sure or certain

結局、来年には戻ってくると思うよ。

This is one of the times I know I’m not going to pass.

one of the times (時の1つ) [名] an instance of something

not going to (しない) [助] have something already planned or arranged; have something that is bound to happen; will

これは私が合格しないことを知っている時の1つだ。

They’re getting alarmingly frequent.”

alarmingly (驚くほど) [副] in a way that causes fear or worry

frequent (頻繁) [形] happening or done often or regularly

驚くほど頻繁になってきているよ」

“Why, you came out splendidly in the exams Miss Stacy gave.”

come out (成績を収める) [動] to be published or released

splendidly (素晴らしい) [副] in a way that is impressive or very good

exam (試験) [名] a formal test of a person's knowledge or skill in a particular subject

「どうして、あなたはステイシー先生が出した試験で素晴らしい成績を収めたのに」

“Yes, but those exams didn’t make me nervous.

「そうね、でもあの試験は私を緊張させなかったよ。

When I think of the real thing you can’t imagine what a horrid cold fluttery feeling comes round my heart.

real thing (本番) [名] the actual event or situation

can't imagine (想像できない) [動] be unable to form a mental image of something

fluttery (バクバクする) [形] moving or flapping quickly and lightly

come round (襲ってくる) [動] to change from one opinion, attitude, or course of action to another

本番のことを考えると、どんなに恐ろしく冷たく、心臓がバクバクするのか想像できないよ。

And then my number is thirteen and Josie Pye says it’s so unlucky.

number (番号) [名] a symbol or figure representing a particular quantity and used in counting and making calculations

unlucky (不吉な) [形] having or bringing bad luck

それに私の番号は13番で、ジョージー・パイはそれがとても不吉だと言うの。

I am not superstitious and I know it can make no difference.

be not (~ではない) [動] be not

superstitious (迷信深い) [形] having or showing a belief in superstitions

make no difference (何の違いも生まない) [動] have no effect

私は迷信深くないし、それが何の違いも生まないことは知っている。

But still I wish it wasn’t thirteen.”

でも、それでも13番でなければよかったのに」

“I do wish I was going in with you,” said Diana.

go in (行く) [動] move or travel toward or into a place thought of as near or familiar to the speaker

「私も一緒に行けたらいいのに」とダイアナは言った。

“Wouldn’t we have a perfectly elegant time?

「とても優雅な時間を過ごせるでしょう?

But I suppose you’ll have to cram in the evenings.”

cram (詰め込む) [動] pack something or a lot of things tightly into a small space

でも、夜は詰め込み勉強をしなければならないでしょうね」

“No; Miss Stacy has made us promise not to open a book at all.

「いいえ、ステイシー先生は、本を一切開かないと約束させました。

She says it would only tire and confuse us and we are to go out walking and not think about the exams at all and go to bed early.

tire (疲れる) [動] become weary

先生は、そうすると疲れて混乱するだけだから、散歩に出かけて試験のことは一切考えず、早く寝るようにと言いました。

It’s good advice, but I expect it will be hard to follow;

いいアドバイスですが、従うのは難しいと思います。

good advice is apt to be, I think.

apt (たいてい) [形] likely or inclined

いいアドバイスはたいていそうだと思います。

Prissy Andrews told me that she sat up half the night every night of her Entrance week and crammed for dear life;

sit up (起きる) [動] rise from a lying or sitting position

half the night (夜中) [名] the middle of the night

Entrance week (入学試験の週) [名] the week of the entrance exam

dear life (死に物狂い) [名] a very desperate situation

プリシー・アンドリュースは、入学試験の週は毎晩夜中まで起きて、死に物狂いで詰め込んだと言っていました。

and I had determined to sit up at least as long as she did.

sit up (夜更かしする) [動] to stay up late

私も少なくとも彼女と同じくらい夜更かししようと決めていました。

It was so kind of your Aunt Josephine to ask me to stay at Beechwood while I’m in town.”

Beechwood (ビーチウッド) [名] the name of a place

町にいる間はビーチウッドに泊まるようにと誘ってくださったジョセフィンおばさまは本当に親切ね」

“You’ll write to me while you’re in, won’t you?”

in (いる) [前] expressing the situation of something that is or appears to be enclosed or surrounded by something else

「大学にいる間は手紙をくれるよね?」

“I’ll write Tuesday night and tell you how the first day goes,” promised Anne.

「火曜日の夜に手紙を書いて、初日がどうだったか教えるよ」とアンは約束した。

“I’ll be haunting the post office Wednesday,” vowed Diana.

「水曜日は郵便局に入り浸りになるよ」とダイアナは誓った。

Anne went to town the following Monday and on Wednesday Diana haunted the post office, as agreed, and got her letter.

アンは翌週の月曜日に町へ行き、水曜日にダイアナは約束通り郵便局に入り浸りになって、手紙を受け取った。

“Dearest Diana” [wrote Anne],

「ダイアナ、愛しい人」[アンは書いた]

“Here it is Tuesday night and I’m writing this in the library at Beechwood.

「今は火曜日の夜で、私はビーチウッドの図書室でこれを書いています。

Last night I was horribly lonesome all alone in my room and wished so much you were with me.

horribly (とても) [副] in a very bad or unpleasant way

with me (一緒に) [副] in or into association with oneself

昨夜は部屋で一人ぼっちでとても寂しくて、あなたが一緒にいてくれたらどんなによかったかと思いました。

I couldn’t ‘cram’ because I’d promised Miss Stacy not to, but it was as hard to keep from opening my history as it used to be to keep from reading a story before my lessons were learned.

ステイシー先生に約束したから「詰め込み」はできなかったけど、歴史の教科書を開かないようにするのは、宿題が終わるまで物語を読まないようにするのと同じくらい難しかった。

“This morning Miss Stacy came for me and we went to the Academy, calling for Jane and Ruby and Josie on our way.

call for (呼ぶ) [動] to say or shout someone's name loudly in order to attract their attention

「今朝ステイシー先生が迎えに来てくれて、ジェーンとルビーとジョシーを呼びながらアカデミーに行きました。

Ruby asked me to feel her hands and they were as cold as ice.

feel (触る) [動] experience through touch

ルビーは私に彼女の手を触るように頼んだが、それは氷のように冷たかった。

Josie said I looked as if I hadn’t slept a wink and she didn’t believe I was strong enough to stand the grind of the teacher’s course even if I did get through.

hadn't slept a wink (一睡もしていない) [動] to not have slept at all

didn't believe (~とは思わなかった) [動] to not have faith or confidence in

strong enough (十分に強い) [形] having the power to perform

stand the grind (過酷さに耐える) [動] to endure something difficult or unpleasant

teacher's course (教師コース) [名] a course of study that prepares students to become teachers

ジョシーは私が一睡もしていないように見えると言い、私が合格したとしても教師コースの過酷さに耐えられるほど強くはないと思った。

There are times and seasons even yet when I don’t feel that I’ve made any great headway in learning to like Josie Pye!

season (季節) [名] any of the four divisions of the year (spring, summer, autumn, and winter)

ジョシー・パイを好きになる努力があまり進歩していないと感じる時が今でもあります!

“When we reached the Academy there were scores of students there from all over the Island.

Academy (アカデミー) [名] a place of higher learning

score (大勢) [名] a large number

student (生徒) [名] a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

all over (中から) [前] throughout

「アカデミーに着くと、島中から大勢の生徒が集まっていました。

The first person we saw was Moody Spurgeon sitting on the steps and muttering away to himself.

step (階段) [名] a flat surface one foot wide on which you put your foot when you go up or down stairs

最初に目についたのは、階段に座って独り言を言っているムーディー・スパージョンだった。

Jane asked him what on earth he was doing and he said he was repeating the multiplication table over and over to steady his nerves and for pity’s sake not to interrupt him, because if he stopped for a moment he got frightened and forgot everything he ever knew, but the multiplication table kept all his facts firmly in their proper place!

for pity's sake (邪魔をしないでくれ) [間] used to express a strong request

proper place (適切な場所) [名] the right or appropriate place

ジェーンはいったい何をしているのかと尋ねると、彼は神経を落ち着かせるために九九を何度も繰り返していると言い、一瞬でもやめてしまうと怖くなって今まで知っていることをすべて忘れてしまうから、邪魔をしないでくれと言った。九九は彼のすべての事実を適切な場所にしっかりと保管していたのだ!

“When we were assigned to our rooms Miss Stacy had to leave us.

be assigned to (割り当てられる) [動] be given a task or a responsibility

「部屋が割り当てられると、ステイシー先生は私たちの元を去らなければならなかった。

Jane and I sat together and Jane was so composed that I envied her.

compose (落ち着く) [動] make or create

ジェーンと私は一緒に座ったが、ジェーンはとても落ち着いていたので、私は彼女がうらやましかった。

No need of the multiplication table for good, steady, sensible Jane!

九九は、善良で落ち着きのある、賢いジェーンには必要なかった!

I wondered if I looked as I felt and if they could hear my heart thumping clear across the room.

thump (音を立てる) [動] to make a loud, heavy noise

私は自分の気持ちが顔に出ていないか、部屋の向こうから私の心臓の音が聞こえていないかと思った。

Then a man came in and began distributing the English examination sheets.

distribute (配る) [動] give something to a number of people

それから男性が入ってきて、英語の試験問題を配り始めた。

My hands grew cold then and my head fairly whirled around as I picked it up.

私の手は冷たくなり、それを拾い上げると頭がぐるぐる回った。

Just one awful moment—Diana, I felt exactly as I did four years ago when I asked Marilla if I might stay at Green Gables—and then everything cleared up in my mind and my heart began beating again—I forgot to say that it had stopped altogether!—for I knew I could do something with that paper anyhow.

just one (たった一瞬の) [形] only one

then (そして) [副] after that; next; afterwards

clear up (晴れる) [動] become fine after a period of bad weather

beat (動き始める) [動] make a regular sound

altogether (完全に) [副] completely; totally

たった一瞬の恐ろしい瞬間だったわーダイアナ、私は4年前にグリーン・ゲイブルズに残ってもいいかどうかマリラに尋ねた時と全く同じように感じたのーそして、私の心の中で全てが晴れ、私の心臓は再び動き始めたのー私はそれが完全に止まっていたと言うのを忘れていたよ! ー私はとにかくその紙で何かできると分かっていたから。

“At noon we went home for dinner and then back again for history in the afternoon.

noon (正午) [名] twelve o'clock in the daytime

「正午に私たちは昼食のために家に帰り、午後には歴史の授業のためにまた戻りました。

The history was a pretty hard paper and I got dreadfully mixed up in the dates.

paper (問題) [名] a set of questions or exercises evaluating knowledge

get mixed up (混乱させる) [動] to confuse two or more things

date (日付) [名] a day of the month or year

歴史はかなり難しい問題で、私は日付をひどく混乱させてしまいました。

Still, I think I did fairly well today.

それでも、今日はかなりうまくいったと思う。

But oh, Diana, tomorrow the geometry exam comes off and when I think of it it takes every bit of determination I possess to keep from opening my Euclid.

come off (ある) [動] happen or take place

Euclid (ユークリッド) [名] a Greek mathematician who lived about 300 BC and is regarded as the father of geometry

でも、ダイアナ、明日は幾何学の試験があって、それを思うとユークリッドを開かないようにするのに私の持っている決意の全てが必要なの。

If I thought the multiplication table would help me any I would recite it from now till tomorrow morning.

九九が役に立つと思ったら、今から明日の朝まで暗唱するよ。

“I went down to see the other girls this evening.

「今夜、他の女の子たちに会いに行ったの。

On my way I met Moody Spurgeon wandering distractedly around.

on my way (途中で) [名] while I was going somewhere

wander (歩き回る) [動] walk or move around aimlessly or unhurriedly

distractedly (ぼんやりと) [副] in a state of mental confusion

途中で、ムーディー・スパージョンがぼんやりと歩き回っているのに出会った。

He said he knew he had failed in history and he was born to be a disappointment to his parents and he was going home on the morning train;

disappoint (失望させる) [動] fail to meet the hopes or expectations of

彼は歴史で失敗したことを知っていて、両親を失望させるために生まれてきたので、朝の電車で家に帰るつもりだと言った。

and it would be easier to be a carpenter than a minister, anyhow.

carpenter (大工) [名] a person who makes and repairs wooden structures

easier (簡単) [形] requiring less effort

とにかく、大工になるのは牧師になるより簡単だろう。

I cheered him up and persuaded him to stay to the end because it would be unfair to Miss Stacy if he didn’t.

cheer up (元気づける) [動] make someone feel happier

persuade (説得する) [動] cause someone to do something by reasoning with them or giving them advice

unfair (失礼) [形] not just or fair; unjust

私は彼を元気づけて、最後まで残るように説得した。そうしなければステイシー先生に失礼だからだ。

Sometimes I have wished I was born a boy, but when I see Moody Spurgeon I’m always glad I’m a girl and not his sister.

時々、男の子に生まれたかったと思うことがあるけど、ムーディー・スパージョンを見ると、いつも自分が女の子で、彼の妹ではないことを嬉しく思う。

“Ruby was in hysterics when I reached their boardinghouse;

boardinghouse (下宿) [名] a house where people pay to live and eat

「私が下宿に着いた時、ルビーはヒステリーを起こしていた。

she had just discovered a fearful mistake she had made in her English paper.

彼女は英語の答案用紙に恐ろしい間違いを犯したことに気が付いたばかりだった。

When she recovered we went uptown and had an ice cream.

go uptown (街に出る) [動] go to the city center

彼女が落ち着いた後、私たちは街に出てアイスクリームを食べた。

How we wished you had been with us.

あなたが一緒にいたらどんなによかったか。

“Oh, Diana, if only the geometry examination were over!

geometry (幾何) [名] a branch of mathematics concerned with the properties and relations of points, lines, surfaces, solids, and higher dimensional analogues

「ああ、ダイアナ、幾何の試験さえ終われば!

But there, as Mrs. Lynde would say, the sun will go on rising and setting whether I fail in geometry or not.

でも、リンデさんが言うように、私が幾何で落第しようがしまいが、太陽は昇り沈み続けるのよね。

That is true but not especially comforting.

それは本当だけど、特に慰めにはならないよ。

I think I’d rather it didn’t go on if I failed!

落第したら、太陽が昇り沈み続けない方がいいと思うよ!

“Yours devotedly,

yours devotedly (敬具) [名] a phrase used to end a letter

「敬具

“Anne”

「アン」

The geometry examination and all the others were over in due time and Anne arrived home on Friday evening, rather tired but with an air of chastened triumph about her.

geometry examination (幾何の試験) [名] a test of one's knowledge of geometry

Friday evening (金曜日の夕方) [名] the evening of the day of the week before Saturday and following Thursday

rather tired (かなり疲れた) [形] very tired

air (雰囲気) [名] the general mood or tone of something

chastened triumph (落ち着いた勝利) [名] a victory that is tempered by humility or modesty

幾何の試験も他の試験も予定通りに終わり、アンは金曜日の夕方、かなり疲れた様子ではあったが、落ち着いた勝利の雰囲気を漂わせて帰宅した。

Diana was over at Green Gables when she arrived and they met as if they had been parted for years.

meet (再会する) [動] to come together with someone by chance or arrangement

アンが帰宅した時、ダイアナはグリーン・ゲイブルズに来ていて、二人はまるで何年も離れていたかのように再会を喜んだ。

“You old darling, it’s perfectly splendid to see you back again.

darling (愛しい人) [名] a person who is very dear to you

「アン、また会えて本当に嬉しいよ。

It seems like an age since you went to town and oh, Anne, how did you get along?”

seem like (~みたいだ) [動] appear to be

町に行ってからずいぶん経ったみたい。アン、どうだった?」

“Pretty well, I think, in everything but the geometry.

「幾何以外は、かなりうまくいったと思うよ。

I don’t know whether I passed in it or not

whether (かどうか) [接] used to introduce a clause expressing a doubt, choice, or alternative

幾何は合格したかどうかわからないけど。

and I have a creepy, crawly presentiment that I didn’t.

creepy (気味の悪い) [形] causing an unpleasant feeling of fear or unease

crawly (這うような) [形] moving slowly

合格しなかったという嫌な予感がするよ。

Oh, how good it is to be back!

ああ、帰って来れてよかった!

Green Gables is the dearest, loveliest spot in the world.”

dearest (一番愛すべき) [形] most beloved

loveliest (一番愛すべき) [形] most beautiful

グリーン・ゲイブルズは世界で一番愛すべき場所だよ」

“How did the others do?”

「他の人はどうなったの?」

“The girls say they know they didn’t pass, but I think they did pretty well.

「他の子たちは落ちたと言ってるけど、私はみんなよくやったと思うよ。

Josie says the geometry was so easy a child of ten could do it!

do (解ける) [動] carry out or finish

ジョージーなんて、幾何は簡単すぎて10歳の子供でも解けるって言ってたよ!

Moody Spurgeon still thinks he failed in history and Charlie says he failed in algebra.

ムーディー・スパージョンは歴史で落ちたと思ってるし、チャーリーは代数で落ちたと言ってるよ。

But we don’t really know anything about it and won’t until the pass list is out.

でも、合格者リストが出るまでは何もわからないよ。

That won’t be for a fortnight.

be for (かかる) [動] be intended for

合格者リストが出るまでは2週間かかるよ。

Fancy living a fortnight in such suspense!

living (過ごす) [動] to be alive

2週間もそんな不安な気持ちで過ごすなんて!

I wish I could go to sleep and never wake up until it is over.”

寝て、結果が出るまで起きなければいいのに」

Diana knew it would be useless to ask how Gilbert Blythe had fared, so she merely said:

useless (無駄な) [形] not serving any purpose or not producing any result

fare (どうだったか) [動] get along or manage

ダイアナはギルバート・ブライスがどうだったか尋ねても無駄だとわかっていたので、ただこう言った。

“Oh, you’ll pass all right. Don’t worry.”

「ああ、あなたは大丈夫よ。心配しないで」

“I’d rather not pass at all than not come out pretty well up on the list,” flashed Anne, by which she meant—and Diana knew she meant—that success would be incomplete and bitter if she did not come out ahead of Gilbert Blythe.

not pass (受からない) [動] fail to pass

come out (食い込む) [動] be published or released

up on (上位に) [前] in a higher position

incomplete (不完全な) [形] not complete; unfinished

come out ahead of (上位に食い込む) [動] be in a more advanced position than

「かなり上位に食い込めないくらいなら、受からない方がましだよ」とアンは言い返したが、それはギルバート・ブライスより上位に食い込めなければ、成功は不完全で苦いものになるだろうという意味で、ダイアナもその意味を理解していた。

With this end in view Anne had strained every nerve during the examinations.

with this end in view (これを目標に) [句] with this goal in mind

strain (張り詰める) [動] to stretch or pull something tightly

アンはこれを目標に、試験中は神経を張り詰めていた。

So had Gilbert.

so (そう) [副] to the same extent

had (そうだった) [助] used with a past participle to form the past perfect tense

ギルバートもそうだった。

They had met and passed each other on the street a dozen times without any sign of recognition and every time Anne had held her head a little higher and wished a little more earnestly that she had made friends with Gilbert when he asked her, and vowed a little more determinedly to surpass him in the examination.

pass (すれ違う) [動] go past or across

recognition (気づかない) [名] the action of recognizing someone or something

hold (上げる) [動] keep or maintain in a specified position

二人は道で何度もすれ違ったが、お互いに気づかないふりをしていた。そのたびにアンはもう少し頭を高く上げ、ギルバートが友達になろうと言ったとき、友達になっておけばよかったと少し後悔し、試験では彼に勝つと決意を新たにした。

She knew that all Avonlea junior was wondering which would come out first;

junior (下級生) [名] a person who is younger or has less experience than someone else

come out (なる) [動] to be made known or public

アンは、アヴォンリーの下級生全員がどちらが一位になるか気になっていることを知っていたし、

she even knew that Jimmy Glover and Ned Wright had a bet on the question and that Josie Pye had said there was no doubt in the world that Gilbert would be first;

Ned Wright (ネッド・ライト) [名] a boy in Anne's class

ジミー・グラバーとネッド・ライトがどちらが一位になるか賭けをしていることや、ジョージー・パイがギルバートが一位になることは間違いないと言っていることまで知っていた。

and she felt that her humiliation would be unbearable if she failed.

アンは、もし自分が一位を逃したら、その屈辱に耐えられないと思った。

But she had another and nobler motive for wishing to do well.

しかし、アンにはもう一つ、もっと高尚な動機があった。

She wanted to “pass high” for the sake of Matthew and Marilla—especially Matthew.

for the sake of (のために) [前] with the aim of achieving

マシューとマリラのために、特にマシューのために、アンは「良い成績で合格」したかった。

Matthew had declared to her his conviction that she “would beat the whole Island.”

beat (一番になる) [動] to be better than someone or something

マシューはアンが「島全体で一番になる」と確信していると宣言していた。

That, Anne felt, was something it would be foolish to hope for even in the wildest dreams.

hope (期待する) [動] to want something to happen or be true

アンは、それはどんなに大胆な夢でも期待するのは愚かなことだろうと思った。

But she did hope fervently that she would be among the first ten at least, so that she might see Matthew’s kindly brown eyes gleam with pride in her achievement.

fervently (熱望する) [副] with great warmth or intensity of feeling

kindly (優しい) [形] having or showing a friendly, generous, or considerate nature

eyes (瞳) [名] the organ of vision

しかし、アンは少なくとも上位10位以内に入り、マシューの優しい茶色の瞳が自分の成績を誇りに思って輝くのを見たいと熱望していた。

That, she felt, would be a sweet reward indeed for all her hard work and patient grubbing among unimaginative equations and conjugations.

hard work (努力) [名] a great deal of effort or endurance

grubbing (掘り下げる) [動] to dig up or out

unimaginative (想像力に欠ける) [形] lacking imagination or originality

equation (方程式) [名] a statement that two mathematical expressions are equal

conjugation (活用形) [名] the inflection of a verb according to tense, person, number, and mood

アンは、それが自分の努力と、想像力に欠ける方程式や活用形を辛抱強く掘り下げてきたことに対する、本当に甘い報酬になるだろうと感じていた。

At the end of the fortnight Anne took to “haunting” the post office also, in the distracted company of Jane, Ruby, and Josie, opening the Charlottetown dailies with shaking hands and cold, sinkaway feelings as bad as any experienced during the Entrance week.

take to (するようになる) [動] to begin to do something regularly

in the company of (と一緒に) [前] in the presence of

distracted (取り乱した) [形] unable to concentrate

dailies (日刊紙) [名] a newspaper published every day

shaking (震える) [形] moving or making small rapid movements from side to side

sinkaway (沈む) [形] going down

as bad as (と同じくらいひどい) [前] to the same degree

experienced (経験した) [動] to have undergone or encountered

二週間の終わりに、アンはジェーン、ルビー、ジョシーと一緒に郵便局にも「出没」するようになり、入学試験の週に経験したのと同じくらいひどい、震える手と冷たく沈む気持ちでシャーロッタウンの日刊紙を開いた。

Charlie and Gilbert were not above doing this too, but Moody Spurgeon stayed resolutely away.

チャーリーとギルバートもそうしていたが、ムーディー・スパージョンは断固として近寄らなかった。

“I haven’t got the grit to go there and look at a paper in cold blood,” he told Anne.

grit (勇気) [名] firmness of mind or spirit; unyielding courage in the face of hardship or danger

go there (あそこに行く) [動] go to that place

cold blood (冷静) [名] a state of mind in which one is not affected by emotion or passion

「あそこに行って冷静に新聞を見る勇気がない」と彼はアンに言った。

“I’m just going to wait until somebody comes and tells me suddenly whether I’ve passed or not.”

「誰かが来て、合格したかどうかを突然教えてくれるまで待つつもりだ」

When three weeks had gone by without the pass list appearing Anne began to feel that she really couldn’t stand the strain much longer.

three weeks (三週間) [名] a period of 21 days

go by (過ぎる) [動] pass

appear (発表される) [動] become visible

begin to feel (感じ始める) [動] start to have a feeling

strain (緊張) [名] a state of mental or emotional tension or suspense

stand (耐える) [動] be able to tolerate or endure

合格者リストが発表されないまま三週間が過ぎ、アンは本当にこれ以上緊張に耐えられないと感じ始めた。

Her appetite failed and her interest in Avonlea doings languished.

fail (なくなる) [動] to be unsuccessful in doing or achieving something

doings (出来事) [名] events or activities

languish (薄れる) [動] to lose or lack vitality, force, or effectiveness

食欲がなくなり、アヴォンリーの出来事への関心も薄れた。

Mrs. Lynde wanted to know what else you could expect with a Tory superintendent of education at the head of affairs, and Matthew, noting Anne’s paleness and indifference and the lagging steps that bore her home from the post office every afternoon, began seriously to wonder if he hadn’t better vote Grit at the next election.

else (ほかに) [副] in addition; besides

affair (事柄) [名] a matter or situation

noting (注目する) [動] to notice or observe something

paleness (青白い顔) [名] the condition of being pale

indifference (無関心な態度) [名] a lack of interest or concern

lagging (引きずるように歩く) [動] to move slowly or with difficulty

bore (歩く) [動] to move or travel in a specified way

hadn't better (した方がいい) [動] should

Grit (自由党) [名] a member of the Liberal Party

リンド夫人は、教育長官が保守党の人間ではこんなものかと知りたがり、マシューは、アンの青白い顔と無関心な態度、毎日午後郵便局から家まで引きずるように歩く足取りを見て、次の選挙では自由党に投票した方がいいのではないかと真剣に考え始めた。

But one evening the news came.

しかし、ある夕方、知らせが届いた。

Anne was sitting at her open window, for the time forgetful of the woes of examinations and the cares of the world, as she drank in the beauty of the summer dusk, sweet-scented with flower breaths from the garden below and sibilant and rustling from the stir of poplars.

forgetful (忘れる) [形] not able to remember things

care (心配事) [名] worry, anxiety, or concern

drink (堪能する) [動] take into the mouth and swallow

アンは開け放した窓辺に座り、試験の苦労や世の中の心配事をしばし忘れて、下の庭から漂う花の香りと、ポプラの木のざわめきが聞こえる夏の夕暮れの美しさを堪能していた。

The eastern sky above the firs was flushed faintly pink from the reflection of the west, and Anne was wondering dreamily if the spirit of color looked like that, when she saw Diana come flying down through the firs, over the log bridge, and up the slope, with a fluttering newspaper in her hand.

eastern sky (東の空) [名] the sky in the east

faintly (かすかに) [副] to a small degree

come flying (駆け上がってくる) [動] to move quickly

newspaper (新聞紙) [名] a publication consisting of folded unstapled sheets and containing news, articles, advertisements and correspondence

モミの木の上の東の空は、西の空の反射でかすかにピンク色に染まっており、アンは色の精霊はこんな風に見えるのだろうかと夢見心地に考えていた。その時、ダイアナがモミの木の間を抜け、丸太橋を渡り、坂を駆け上がってくるのが見えた。手には新聞紙がはためいていた。

Anne sprang to her feet, knowing at once what that paper contained.

know at once (すぐに分かる) [動] to understand something immediately

アンは、その新聞に何が書いてあるかすぐに分かり、飛び上がった。

The pass list was out!

be out (出る) [動] to be released or made available

合格者リストが出たんだ!

Her head whirled and her heart beat until it hurt her.

whirl (ぐるぐる回る) [動] move or cause to move rapidly around and around

頭がぐるぐる回り、心臓が痛くなるほどドキドキした。

She could not move a step.

一歩も動けなかった。

It seemed an hour to her before Diana came rushing along the hall and burst into the room without even knocking, so great was her excitement.

burst (飛び込む) [動] move or cause to move suddenly and forcefully

ダイアナが廊下を駆けてきて、興奮のあまりノックもせずに部屋に飛び込んでくるまで、アンには一時間にも思えた。

“Anne, you’ve passed,” she cried, “passed the very first—you and Gilbert both—you’re ties—but your name is first.

「アン、合格したよ」と彼女は叫んだ。「一番で合格したのよ。あなたとギルバートが二人とも。同点だけど、あなたの名前が先よ。

Oh, I’m so proud!”

ああ、とても誇らしいよ!」

Diana flung the paper on the table and herself on Anne’s bed, utterly breathless and incapable of further speech.

fling (放り投げる) [動] throw or move with a violent or sudden movement

incapable (できない) [形] lacking the ability to do something

ダイアナは新聞をテーブルに放り投げ、アンのベッドに身を投げ出した。息も絶え絶えで、それ以上話すことはできなかった。

Anne lighted the lamp, oversetting the match safe and using up half a dozen matches before her shaking hands could accomplish the task.

overset (ひっくりかえす) [動] turn upside down

match (マッチ) [名] a small stick of wood or cardboard with a tip coated with a chemical that produces a flame when rubbed against a rough surface

safe (箱) [名] a box or other container with a lock

use up (無駄にする) [動] consume or spend entirely

accomplish (成し遂げる) [動] successfully complete

アンはランプに火をともしたが、マッチ箱をひっくりかえし、震える手で火をともすまでに半ダースもマッチを無駄にした。

Then she snatched up the paper.

snatch (ひっつかむ) [動] to grab something suddenly and quickly

それから彼女は新聞をひっつかんだ。

Yes, she had passed—there was her name at the very top of a list of two hundred!

two hundred (二百) [名] the number 200

合格していた。二百人の名前が載ったリストの一番上に彼女の名前があったのだ!

That moment was worth living for.

living (生きる) [動] be alive

この瞬間のために生きてきた甲斐があった。

“You did just splendidly, Anne,” puffed Diana, recovering sufficiently to sit up and speak, for Anne, starry eyed and rapt, had not uttered a word.

splendidly (すばらしく) [副] in a very impressive way

puff (息を切らす) [動] breathe with short, quick breaths

starry eyed (目を輝かせる) [形] having or showing a lot of hope and excitement

rapt (夢中になる) [形] so interested in something that you do not notice anything else

「アン、すばらしかったよ」とダイアナは息を切らしながら言った。彼女は十分に回復して起き上がり、話すことができたが、アンは目を輝かせ、夢中になっていて、一言も発していなかった。

“Father brought the paper home from Bright River not ten minutes ago—it came out on the afternoon train, you know, and won’t be here till tomorrow by mail—and when I saw the pass list I just rushed over like a wild thing.

not ten minutes ago (たった10分前) [名] a very short time ago

come out (届く) [動] to be made available to the public

won't be here (届かない) [動] will not arrive

mail (郵便) [名] letters and packages delivered by the post office

rush over (飛び出す) [動] to move or go quickly

wild thing (狂ったように) [名] a person or animal that is not tame or domesticated

「お父さんがブライト・リバーから新聞を持ち帰ったのは、たった10分前のことよ。午後の列車で届いたんだけど、郵便だと明日まで届かないのよ。合格者リストを見たら、狂ったように飛び出してきたの。

You’ve all passed, every one of you, Moody Spurgeon and all, although he’s conditioned in history.

every one (一人残らず) [名] each person in a group

みんな合格したのよ。一人残らず。ムーディー・スパージョンも合格したけど、歴史は条件付きだったよ。

Jane and Ruby did pretty well—they’re halfway up—and so did Charlie.

do pretty well (かなりいい成績だった) [動] perform well

ジェーンとルビーもかなりいい成績だったよ。中位よ。チャーリーもそう。

Josie just scraped through with three marks to spare, but you’ll see she’ll put on as many airs as if she’d led.

scrape through (ぎりぎりで合格する) [動] to succeed in something with difficulty

spare (余裕がある) [形] more than is needed

put on airs (威張りくさる) [動] to behave in a way that shows that you think you are better or more important than other people

ジョージーもぎりぎりで合格したけど、トップになったみたいに威張りくさるよ。

Won’t Miss Stacy be delighted?

ステイシー先生も喜ぶよね。

Oh, Anne, what does it feel like to see your name at the head of a pass list like that?

what (どんな) [限] the thing or things that

feel (気持ち) [名] the general atmosphere of a place or situation

ああ、アン、合格者名簿の一番上に自分の名前があるのを見てどんな気持ち?

If it were me I know I’d go crazy with joy.

if it were me (私だったら) [条] if I were in that situation

go crazy (狂喜乱舞する) [動] to become very excited or enthusiastic

私だったら喜びで狂喜乱舞するよ。

I am pretty near crazy as it is, but you’re as calm and cool as a spring evening.”

pretty near (かなり) [副] to a moderately high degree

calm (穏やかな) [形] not agitated or excited

cool (涼しげな) [形] moderately cold

私だって狂喜乱舞しそうなのに、あなたは春の夕べのように穏やかで涼しげだよ。」

“I’m just dazzled inside,” said Anne.

dazzle (まぶしい) [動] to impress or surprise greatly

inside (心) [名] the inner part of something

「ただただ心がまぶしいの」とアンは言った。

“I want to say a hundred things, and I can’t find words to say them in.

「言いたいことが山ほどあるのに、言葉が見つからないよ。

I never dreamed of this—yes, I did too, just once!

こんなこと夢にも思わなかったわーいや、一度だけ夢見たよ!

I let myself think once, ‘What if I should come out first?’ quakingly, you know, for it seemed so vain and presumptuous to think I could lead the Island.

let oneself think (考える) [動] to allow oneself to think

quakingly (震えながら) [副] in a trembling or shaking manner

lead (一番になる) [動] to be the most important or successful person or thing in a group

一度だけ「もし私が一番になったらどうしよう?」と考えたことがあるよ。震えながらね。だって、私が島で一番になるなんて、とても傲慢で厚かましいことに思えたから。

Excuse me a minute, Diana. I must run right out to the field to tell Matthew.

excuse (失礼) [動] forgive or overlook

ちょっと失礼、ダイアナ。すぐに畑に行ってマシューに伝えなくちゃ。

Then we’ll go up the road and tell the good news to the others.”

それから道を登って、他の人たちに良い知らせを伝えよう。」

They hurried to the hayfield below the barn where Matthew was coiling hay, and, as luck would have it, Mrs. Lynde was talking to Marilla at the lane fence.

coil (巻く) [動] wind or twist into a circular or spiral shape

hay (干し草) [名] grass that has been cut and dried for use as fodder

luck (運) [名] the force that causes good or bad things to happen to you

have it (持つ) [動] be in possession of

fence (柵) [名] a barrier made of wood or wire enclosing an area of ground

二人は急いで納屋の下の干し草畑に行き、そこでマシューが干し草を巻いていたが、運よく、リンデ夫人が小道の柵でマリラと話していた。

“Oh, Matthew,” exclaimed Anne, “I’ve passed and I’m first—or one of the first!

「ああ、マシュー」とアンは叫んだ。「合格したよ、しかも一番よ、一番の一人よ!

I’m not vain, but I’m thankful.”

自惚れではないけれど、感謝しているよ。」

“Well now, I always said it,” said Matthew, gazing at the pass list delightedly.

「ほら、いつも言っていただろう」とマシューは合格者リストを嬉しそうに眺めながら言った。

“I knew you could beat them all easy.”

「あなたなら簡単にみんなに勝てると分かっていたよ。」

“You’ve done pretty well, I must say, Anne,” said Marilla, trying to hide her extreme pride in Anne from Mrs. Rachel’s critical eye.

「アン、よくやったよ」とマリラはアンに対する強い誇りをレイチェル夫人の批判的な目から隠そうとしながら言った。

But that good soul said heartily:

good soul (善良な人) [名] a person who is kind and generous

しかし、その善良な人は心から言った。

“I just guess she has done well, and far be it from me to be backward in saying it.

do well (よくやる) [動] to perform well

backward (ためらう) [形] not willing to do something

「彼女はよくやったと思うよ、それを言うのをためらうなんて私にはできないよ。

You’re a credit to your friends, Anne, that’s what, and we’re all proud of you.”

credit (誇り) [名] a source of pride

アン、あなたは友達の誇りよ、そう、私たちみんなあなたを誇りに思っているよ。」

That night Anne, who had wound up the delightful evening with a serious little talk with Mrs. Allan at the manse, knelt sweetly by her open window in a great sheen of moonshine and murmured a prayer of gratitude and aspiration that came straight from her heart.

wind up (締めくくる) [動] bring or come to an end

sweetly (優しく) [副] in a kind and gentle way

great sheen of moonshine (月明かり) [名] the light of the moon

gratitude (感謝) [名] the quality of being thankful

aspiration (熱望) [名] a strong desire to achieve something high or great

その夜、牧師館でアラン夫人と真面目な話をして楽しい夜を締めくくったアンは、月明かりの下で開いた窓のそばに跪き、心から感謝と熱望の祈りをささげた。

There was in it thankfulness for the past and reverent petition for the future;

thankfulness (感謝) [名] a feeling of gratitude

future (未来) [名] the time that is yet to happen

そこには過去への感謝と未来への敬虔な祈りがあった。

and when she slept on her white pillow her dreams were as fair and bright and beautiful as maidenhood might desire.

maidenhood (乙女) [名] the state or time of being a maiden

そして白い枕に頭を乗せて眠ると、乙女が望む限りの美しい夢を見た。

Chapter XXXIII: The Hotel Concert

第33章: ホテルのコンサート

Put on your white organdy, by all means, Anne,” advised Diana decidedly.

by all means (絶対に) [副] without fail; certainly

advise (忠告する) [動] to give advice to

絶対に白いオーガンジーを着てね、アン」ダイアナは断言した。

They were together in the east gable chamber;

be together (一緒にいる) [動] be in the company of each other

二人は東の切妻部屋にいた。

outside it was only twilight—a lovely yellowish-green twilight with a clear-blue cloudless sky.

yellowish-green (黄緑色) [形] a color that is a mixture of yellow and green

clear-blue (青い) [形] a color that is a mixture of blue and white

cloudless (雲一つない) [形] without clouds

外は夕暮れ時で、雲一つない青い空に黄緑色の夕焼けが美しく映えていた。

A big round moon, slowly deepening from her pallid luster into burnished silver, hung over the Haunted Wood; the air was full of sweet summer sounds—sleepy birds twittering, freakish breezes, faraway voices and laughter.

deepen (深まる) [動] become more intense or serious

pallid (青白い) [形] lacking in color

luster (光) [名] the quality or state of shining or reflecting light

burnished (磨かれた) [形] polished by rubbing

silver (銀色) [名] a precious metal with atomic number 47

sleepy (眠そうな) [形] tending to make one sleepy

twitter (さえずり) [名] a series of short high-pitched sounds

freakish (気まぐれな) [形] very unusual or strange

faraway (遠くの) [形] distant

大きな丸い月が、青白い光から磨かれた銀色へとゆっくりと深まり、幽霊の森にかかっていた。空気は甘い夏の音でいっぱいだった。眠そうな鳥のさえずり、気まぐれなそよ風、遠くの声と笑い声。

But in Anne’s room the blind was drawn and the lamp lighted, for an important toilet was being made.

toilet (身支度) [名] the process of washing and dressing yourself

しかし、アンの部屋ではブラインドが引かれ、ランプが灯されていた。重要な身支度が整えられていたからだ。

The east gable was a very different place from what it had been on that night four years before, when Anne had felt its bareness penetrate to the marrow of her spirit with its inhospitable chill.

very different (全く違う) [形] not the same

bareness (殺風景) [名] the state of being exposed or lacking in the usual covering

penetrate (冷え切る) [動] to pass into or through something

marrow (心の芯) [名] the soft tissue in the center of a bone

inhospitable (冷え切った) [形] not friendly or welcoming

東の切妻部屋は、4年前のあの夜とは全く違う場所になっていた。あの夜、アンはその殺風景さに心の芯まで冷え切ったように感じたものだ。

Changes had crept in, Marilla conniving at them resignedly, until it was as sweet and dainty a nest as a young girl could desire.

creep in (忍び寄る) [動] to move slowly and carefully, so as not to be seen or heard

conniving (黙認する) [動] to allow something to happen, especially something dishonest or illegal, without trying to stop it

resignedly (諦めて) [副] in a way that shows that you have accepted something that you do not like

dainty (優雅な) [形] small and pretty

変化は忍び寄り、マリラはそれを諦めて黙認し、ついには少女が望む限りの甘く優雅な巣になった。

The velvet carpet with the pink roses and the pink silk curtains of Anne’s early visions had certainly never materialized;

velvet carpet (ベルベットのカーペット) [名] a carpet made of velvet

pink rose (ピンクのバラ) [名] a rose with pink petals

pink silk curtain (ピンクのシルクのカーテン) [名] a curtain made of pink silk

early vision (以前に夢見た) [名] a vision that someone had in the past

certainly never materialize (確かに実現しなかった) [動] to become real or actual

アンが以前に夢見たピンクのバラのベルベットのカーペットやピンクのシルクのカーテンは、確かに実現しなかった。

but her dreams had kept pace with her growth, and it is not probable she lamented them.

keep pace with (歩みを共にする) [動] to move or develop at the same speed as someone or something else

lament (嘆く) [動] to express great regret or disappointment about something

しかし、彼女の夢は成長と共に歩み、彼女がそれを嘆くことはありそうになかった。

The floor was covered with a pretty matting, and the curtains that softened the high window and fluttered in the vagrant breezes were of pale-green art muslin.

matting (マット) [名] a piece of rough fabric used as a floor covering

flutter (揺れる) [動] to move or cause to move quickly and unsteadily

pale-green (淡い緑) [形] of a light shade of green

art (芸術的な) [名] the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotion...

床はきれいなマットで覆われ、高い窓を和らげ、そよ風に揺れるカーテンは淡い緑の芸術的なモスリン製だった。

The walls, hung not with gold and silver brocade tapestry, but with a dainty apple-blossom paper, were adorned with a few good pictures given Anne by Mrs. Allan.

壁には金銀の錦織のタペストリーは掛けられていなかったが、優雅なリンゴの花の壁紙が貼られ、アラン夫人がアンにくれた素敵な絵が飾られていた。

Miss Stacy’s photograph occupied the place of honor, and Anne made a sentimental point of keeping fresh flowers on the bracket under it.

occupy (飾られる) [動] to be in a place or position

place of honor (栄誉ある場所) [名] a place of high respect

make a point of (趣向を凝らす) [動] to emphasize something

keep (飾る) [動] to have or maintain something in a certain state or condition

fresh flower (生花) [名] a flower that has not been dried or preserved

bracket (棚) [名] a support that is fixed to a wall and that holds something else

ステイシー先生の写真が栄誉ある場所に飾られ、アンはその下にある棚に生花を飾るという感傷的な趣向を凝らした。

Tonight a spike of white lilies faintly perfumed the room like the dream of a fragrance.

spike (花) [名] a long thin pointed part of a plant

今夜は白いユリの花が夢のような香りを部屋に漂わせていた。

There was no “mahogany furniture,” but there was a white-painted bookcase filled with books, a cushioned wicker rocker, a toilet table befrilled with white muslin, a quaint, gilt-framed mirror with chubby pink Cupids and purple grapes painted over its arched top, that used to hang in the spare room, and a low white bed.

mahogany furniture (マホガニーの家具) [名] furniture made from mahogany

white-painted (白塗りの) [形] painted white

cushioned (クッション付きの) [形] having a cushion

wicker (籐の) [名] a flexible twig or stem of a plant

toilet table (化粧台) [名] a table with a mirror and drawers, used for storing toiletries

befrilled (縁取られた) [動] to decorate with a frill

white muslin (白いモスリン) [名] a thin cotton fabric

gilt-framed (金色の額縁の) [形] having a frame made of gilt

chubby (ふっくらとした) [形] plump

Cupids (キューピッド) [名] the Roman god of love

grapes (ブドウ) [名] a small round fruit with a smooth dark skin and a juicy flesh

マホガニーの家具」はなかったが、本がぎっしり詰まった白塗りの本棚、クッション付きの籐のロッキングチェア、白いモスリンで縁取られた化粧台、アーチ型の天井にふっくらとしたピンクのキューピッドと紫のブドウが描かれた、かつて予備の部屋に掛けられていた趣のある金色の額縁の鏡、そして低い白いベッドがあった。

Anne was dressing for a concert at the White Sands Hotel.

アンはホワイトサンズホテルでのコンサートのために着替えていた。

The guests had got it up in aid of the Charlottetown hospital, and had hunted out all the available amateur talent in the surrounding districts to help it along.

get it up (立ち上げる) [動] to start or organize something

Charlottetown hospital (シャーロッタウン病院) [名] a hospital in Charlottetown

available (利用可能な) [形] able to be used or obtained

amateur (アマチュア) [名] a person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport, on an unpaid basis

talent (才能) [名] natural aptitude or skill

客たちはシャーロッタウン病院の援助のためにそれを立ち上げ、それを手伝うために周辺地区のすべての利用可能なアマチュア才能を探し出した。

Bertha Sampson and Pearl Clay of the White Sands Baptist choir had been asked to sing a duet;

Bertha Sampson (バーサ・サンプソン) [名] a person's name

Pearl Clay (パール・クレイ) [名] a person's name

White Sands Baptist (ホワイトサンズバプテスト) [名] a person's name

ホワイトサンズバプテスト聖歌隊のバーサ・サンプソンとパール・クレイはデュエットを歌うように頼まれていた。

Milton Clark of Newbridge was to give a violin solo;

Milton Clark (ミルトン・クラーク) [名] a person's name

give (弾く) [動] play a musical instrument

violin (バイオリン) [名] a string instrument with a hollow, wooden body and a neck with four strings

ニューブリッジのミルトン・クラークはバイオリンのソロを弾くことになっていた。

Winnie Adella Blair of Carmody was to sing a Scotch ballad;

Winnie Adella Blair (ウィニー・アデラ・ブレア) [名] a person's name

ballad (バラード) [名] a slow, sentimental song about love

カーモディのウィニー・アデラ・ブレアはスコットランドのバラードを歌うことになっていた。

and Laura Spencer of Spencervale and Anne Shirley of Avonlea were to recite.

Laura Spencer (ローラ・スペンサー) [名] a girl's name

Spencervale (スペンサーバレー) [名] a fictional town in the story

そしてスペンサーバレーのローラ・スペンサーとアヴォンリーのアン・シャーリーが朗読することになっていた。

As Anne would have said at one time, it was “an epoch in her life,” and she was deliciously athrill with the excitement of it.

at one time (かつて) [副] in the past

epoch (転機) [名] a period of time in which events occur

アンがかつて言ったように、それは「彼女の人生の転機」であり、彼女はその興奮に心地よく震えていた。

Matthew was in the seventh heaven of gratified pride over the honor conferred on his Anne and Marilla was not far behind, although she would have died rather than admit it, and said she didn’t think it was very proper for a lot of young folks to be gadding over to the hotel without any responsible person with them.

be in the seventh heaven (有頂天になる) [熟] to be extremely happy

gratified pride (誇らしく思う) [名] a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements

confer (与える) [動] to give or grant

not far behind (負けず劣らず) [熟] almost equal

young folks (若者) [名] young people

gadding over (遊びに行く) [動] to go about idly or restlessly

responsible person (責任ある大人) [名] an adult who is in charge of something or someone

マシューはアンに与えられた名誉を誇らしく思い、有頂天になっていたし、マリラもそれを認めるくらいなら死んだ方がましだと言い、責任ある大人もつけずに大勢の若者がホテルに遊びに行くのはいかがなものかと言いながらも、マシューに負けず劣らず誇らしく思っていた。

Anne and Diana were to drive over with Jane Andrews and her brother Billy in their double-seated buggy;

Billy (ビリー) [名] Jane Andrews' brother

double-seated (二人乗り) [形] having two seats

アンとダイアナはジェーン・アンドリュースとその弟ビリーと一緒に二人乗りの馬車で行くことになった。

and several other Avonlea girls and boys were going too.

アヴォンリーの他の少年少女たちも何人か行く予定だった。

There was a party of visitors expected out from town, and after the concert a supper was to be given to the performers.

町から来客が来ることになっていて、演奏会の後には出演者たちのために夕食会が開かれる予定だった。

“Do you really think the organdy will be best?” queried Anne anxiously.

「本当にオーガンジーが一番いいと思う?」アンは心配そうに尋ねた。

“I don’t think it’s as pretty as my blue-flowered muslin—and it certainly isn’t so fashionable.”

「私の青い花柄のモスリンほどきれいじゃないと思うし、確かにそんなにおしゃれじゃないよ」

“But it suits you ever so much better,” said Diana.

suit (似合う) [動] be appropriate or proper for

「でも、そっちの方がずっと似合うよ」ダイアナは言った。

“It’s so soft and frilly and clinging.

frilly (フリルがある) [形] having a decorative edging of ruffles

cling (体にぴったり) [動] stick or hold fast to something

「とても柔らかくて、フリルがあって、体にぴったりよ。

The muslin is stiff, and makes you look too dressed up.

dressed up (着飾る) [動] put on special clothes for a special occasion

モスリンは硬くて、着飾りすぎたように見えるよ。

But the organdy seems as if it grew on you.”

grow on (生える) [動] to become more and more attractive or interesting to someone

でも、オーガンジーはまるであなたの体に生えているみたい」

Anne sighed and yielded.

yield (従う) [動] to give in to someone or something; to agree to do something that someone else wants you to do

アンはため息をついて、従った。

Diana was beginning to have a reputation for notable taste in dressing, and her advice on such subjects was much sought after.

have a reputation (評判がある) [動] be known as having a particular quality or characteristic

dressing (服装) [名] the way that someone dresses

seek (求める) [動] try to obtain or achieve

ダイアナは服装の趣味がよいと評判になり始めていて、そういった話題になると彼女のアドバイスが求められた。

She was looking very pretty herself on this particular night in a dress of the lovely wild-rose pink, from which Anne was forever debarred;

this particular night (この夜) [名] the night in question

wild-rose pink (野生のバラのピンク) [名] a color

debar (許さない) [動] to exclude or shut out

ダイアナは、この夜は、アンが永遠に着ることを許されない、美しい野生のバラのピンクのドレスを着て、とてもきれいだった。

but she was not to take any part in the concert, so her appearance was of minor importance.

minor importance (重要ではない) [名] not very important

でも、彼女はコンサートには参加しない予定だったので、彼女の外見は重要ではなかった。

All her pains were bestowed upon Anne, who, she vowed, must, for the credit of Avonlea, be dressed and combed and adorned to the Queen’s taste.

pain (苦労) [名] a state of great suffering or unhappiness

bestow (向ける) [動] to give or confer

彼女の苦労はすべてアンに向けられ、アンは、アヴォンリーの名誉のために、女王の趣味に合わせて着飾り、髪を梳き、飾らなければならないと誓った。

“Pull out that frill a little more—so; here, let me tie your sash;

pull out (引っ張り出す) [動] to remove something from a place

a little more (もう少し) [名] a small amount or degree

「フリルをもう少し引っ張り出して、そう、帯を結んであげる。

now for your slippers.

さあ、スリッパを履いて。

I’m going to braid your hair in two thick braids, and tie them halfway up with big white bows—no, don’t pull out a single curl over your forehead—just have the soft part.

pull (引っ張る) [動] exert force on (someone or something) so as to move them toward oneself or the origin of the force

髪を二つに分けて太い三つ編みを作り、途中で大きな白いリボンで結ぶよ。額の上の髪は引っ張り出さないで、柔らかい部分だけにしてね。

There is no way you do your hair suits you so well, Anne, and Mrs. Allan says you look like a Madonna when you part it so.

There is no way (どんな髪型にしても) [名] no matter what you do

Madonna (マドンナ) [名] the mother of Jesus Christ

アン、どんな髪型にしても似合うけど、アラン夫人は、髪を分けるとマドンナみたいだって言ってたよ。

I shall fasten this little white house rose just behind your ear.

fasten (留める) [動] attach or join securely

ear (耳) [名] the organ of hearing and balance in humans and other vertebrates

この小さな白いバラを耳のすぐ後ろに留めましょう。

There was just one on my bush, and I saved it for you.”

save (取っておく) [動] keep something for future use

私のバラの木に一つだけ咲いていて、あなたのために取っておいたのよ。」

“Shall I put my pearl beads on?” asked Anne.

「真珠のビーズをつけようかしら?」とアンが尋ねた。

“Matthew brought me a string from town last week, and I know he’d like to see them on me.”

string (一連のビーズ) [名] a piece of thin cord that is used for tying things together or for making a musical instrument

「マシューが先週町から一連のビーズを買ってきてくれたの。私がそれを着けているのを見たいと思っているのよ。」

Diana pursed up her lips, put her black head on one side critically, and finally pronounced in favor of the beads, which were thereupon tied around Anne’s slim milk-white throat.

purse (すぼめる) [動] to contract or draw together

put (傾ける) [動] to move or place in a specified position

critically (批判的に) [副] in a critical manner

pronounce (述べる) [動] to make a statement

tie (巻く) [動] to fasten or secure with a cord, string, or the like, as by knotting or looping

milk-white (乳白色) [形] having the color of milk

ダイアナは唇をすぼめ、黒い頭を批判的に傾け、ついにビーズに賛成の意見を述べたので、アンの細い乳白色の首にビーズが巻かれた。

“There’s something so stylish about you, Anne,” said Diana, with unenvious admiration.

unenvious (羨望の念を抱かずに) [形] not feeling or showing envy

「アン、あなたって何かとてもおしゃれね」とダイアナは羨望の念を抱かずに言った。

“You hold your head with such an air.

「あなたって、とても上品に頭を上げるのね。

I suppose it’s your figure.

体型のせいかしら。

I am just a dumpling.

dumpling (団子) [名] a small ball of dough that is cooked and served with a sauce

私はただの団子よ。

I’ve always been afraid of it, and now I know it is so.

be afraid of (心配する) [動] to be worried or frightened about something

ずっとそうじゃないかと心配していたけど、やっぱりそうだったんだ。

Well, I suppose I shall just have to resign myself to it.”

まあ、あきらめるしかないよね」

“But you have such dimples,” said Anne, smiling affectionately into the pretty, vivacious face so near her own.

vivacious (快活な) [形] lively, full of energy

「でも、あなたにはこんなえくぼがあるよ」とアンは、自分のすぐ近くにあるかわいくて快活な顔に愛情を込めて微笑みかけた。

“Lovely dimples, like little dents in cream.

cream (クリーム) [名] a soft, thick liquid food made from milk

「クリームにできた小さなへこみのような、素敵なえくぼ。

I have given up all hope of dimples.

私はえくぼの希望はすっかりあきらめたよ。

My dimple-dream will never come true;

私のえくぼの夢は決して叶わない。

but so many of my dreams have that I mustn’t complain.

complain (文句を言う) [動] to express dissatisfaction or annoyance

でも、私の夢の多くは叶ったから、文句を言ってはいけないよ。

Am I all ready now?”

be all ready (準備がよい) [動] be prepared for something

これで準備はいい?」

“All ready,” assured Diana, as Marilla appeared in the doorway, a gaunt figure with grayer hair than of yore and no fewer angles, but with a much softer face.

doorway (戸口) [名] an entrance to a room through a door

gaunt (やせこけた) [形] very thin and bony

gray (白髪) [形] of a color intermediate between black and white, as of ashes or an overcast sky

softer (柔和) [形] less hard or firm to the touch

「準備万端よ」とダイアナが答えると、マリラが戸口に現れた。以前より髪が白くなり、相変わらず角ばった体つきだが、顔はずっと柔和になった。

“Come right in and look at our elocutionist, Marilla.

elocutionist (朗読家) [名] a person who is skilled in elocution

「さあ、入って、私たちの朗読家を見てちょうだい、マリラ。

Doesn’t she look lovely?”

素敵でしょう?」

Marilla emitted a sound between a sniff and a grunt.

emit (出す) [動] produce or discharge

grunt (うなり声) [名] a low, guttural sound made in the throat

マリラは鼻を鳴らすような、うなり声のような音を出した。

“She looks neat and proper.

「きちんとした身なりをしてるよね。

I like that way of fixing her hair.

fix (結う) [動] fasten or attach securely

髪の結い方もいいよ。

But I expect she’ll ruin that dress driving over there in the dust and dew with it, and it looks most too thin for these damp nights.

ruin (台無しにする) [動] to damage something so badly that it cannot be repaired or used

dust (埃) [名] fine, dry powder consisting of tiny particles of earth or waste matter

でも、あそこまで馬車で行く間に、埃や露でドレスを台無しにするだろうし、この湿った夜には薄すぎるよね。

Organdy’s the most unserviceable stuff in the world anyhow, and I told Matthew so when he got it.

the most unserviceable (一番役に立たない) [形] not able to be used

stuff (布) [名] a material, especially a textile, that is used to make or cover something

in the world (この世で) [名] the earth and all the people living on it

オーガンジーなんて、この世で一番役に立たない布だよ。マシューが買ってきた時にもそう言ったのよ。

But there is no use in saying anything to Matthew nowadays.

でも、最近のマシューには何を言っても無駄なのよ。

Time was when he would take my advice, but now he just buys things for Anne regardless, and the clerks at Carmody know they can palm anything off on him.

regardless (かまわず) [副] without being influenced by or taking account of something

palm off (売りつける) [動] to sell something of poor quality by deceiving the buyer

昔は私の忠告を聞いていたのに、今ではアンに何でも買い与えるのよ。カーモディの店員は、マシューになら何でも売りつけられると知っているよ。

Just let them tell him a thing is pretty and fashionable, and Matthew plunks his money down for it.

down (払う) [副] to a lower position or level

きれいで流行りものだと言えば、マシューはすぐにお金を払ってしまうのよ。

Mind you keep your skirt clear of the wheel, Anne, and put your warm jacket on.”

clear (巻き込まれないように) [形] free from obstruction or difficulty

wheel (車輪) [名] a circular object that revolves on an axle and is fixed below a vehicle or other object to enable it to move easily over the ground

put (着る) [動] to move something into a place or position

アン、スカートが車輪に巻き込まれないように気をつけて、暖かい上着を着なさい」

Then Marilla stalked downstairs, thinking proudly how sweet Anne looked, with that

with that (それで) [接] in addition to that; also; besides

それからマリラは、アンがどんなにかわいく見えるか誇らしげに考えながら、階下へと足を踏み出した。

“One moonbeam from the forehead to the crown”

crown (頭頂部) [名] the top of the head

moonbeam (月光) [名] a ray of moonlight

「額から頭頂部まで一筋の月光」

and regretting that she could not go to the concert herself to hear her girl recite.

自分もコンサートに行って、アンの朗読を聞けたらよかったのにと残念に思った。

“I wonder if it is too damp for my dress,” said Anne anxiously.

damp (湿気) [名] a small amount of water or other liquid

「私のドレスには湿気がありすぎるかしら」とアンは心配そうに言った。

“Not a bit of it,” said Diana, pulling up the window blind.

not a bit of it (そんなことないよ) [句] not at all

「そんなことないよ」とダイアナは窓のブラインドを上げながら言った。

“It’s a perfect night, and there won’t be any dew.

「完璧な夜で、露も降りないよ。

Look at the moonlight.”

moonlight (月明かり) [名] the light of the moon

月明かりを見て。」

“I’m so glad my window looks east into the sun rising,” said Anne, going over to Diana.

「私の窓が東向きで日の出が見えるのがとても嬉しいよ」とアンはダイアナのところへ行きながら言った。

“It’s so splendid to see the morning coming up over those long hills and glowing through those sharp fir tops.

「朝があの長い丘の向こうからやってきて、あの尖ったモミの木のてっぺんを通して輝くのを見るのは本当に素晴らしいよ。

It’s new every morning, and I feel as if I washed my very soul in that bath of earliest sunshine.

毎朝新鮮で、まるで一番早い日の光のシャワーで魂を洗ったような気分になるよ。

Oh, Diana, I love this little room so dearly.

ああ、ダイアナ、私はこの小さな部屋がとても大好き。

I don’t know how I’ll get along without it when I go to town next month.”

get along (過ごす) [動] to live or exist in a state of harmony

next month (来月) [名] the month after the present month

来月町に行ったら、この部屋なしでどうやって過ごせばいいのかわからないよ」

“Don’t speak of your going away tonight,” begged Diana.

beg (懇願する) [動] ask for something earnestly

「今夜はあなたが去ることについて話さないで」とダイアナは懇願した。

“I don’t want to think of it, it makes me so miserable, and I do want to have a good time this evening.

「そんなこと考えたくないよ、とても悲しくなっちゃう、今夜は楽しい時間を過ごしたいの。

What are you going to recite, Anne?

アン、何を暗唱するの?

And are you nervous?”

緊張してる?」

“Not a bit. I’ve recited so often in public I don’t mind at all now.

in public (人前で) [副] in a place that is open to all people

「全然。人前で暗唱したことが何度もあるから、今では全然平気よ。

I’ve decided to give ‘The Maiden’s Vow.’

The Maiden's Vow (乙女の誓い) [名] a poem by Walter Scott

乙女の誓い」をすることに決めたの。

It’s so pathetic.

とても哀れだよ。

Laura Spencer is going to give a comic recitation, but I’d rather make people cry than laugh.”

comic (喜劇の) [形] causing laughter

ローラ・スペンサーは喜劇の朗読をするつもりだけど、私は笑わせるよりも泣かせたいよ。」

“What will you recite if they encore you?”

「アンコールされたら何を暗唱するの?」

“They won’t dream of encoring me,” scoffed Anne, who was not without her own secret hopes that they would, and already visioned herself telling Matthew all about it at the next morning’s breakfast table.

vision (思い描く) [動] see or imagine something in a dream or trance

「アンコールなんて夢にも思わないよ」とアンは嘲笑したが、内心ではアンコールを密かに期待し、翌朝の朝食の席でマシューにその一部始終を話している自分の姿をすでに思い描いていた。

“There are Billy and Jane now—I hear the wheels. Come on.”

「ビリーとジェーンが来たよ。車輪の音がするよ。行きましょう。」

Billy Andrews insisted that Anne should ride on the front seat with him, so she unwillingly climbed up.

Billy Andrews (ビリー・アンドリュース) [名] a boy in the story

insist (強く勧める) [動] demand something forcefully, urgently, or emphatically

front seat (前の席) [名] the seat in a vehicle that is next to the driver

unwillingly (仕方なく) [副] in a reluctant manner

climb up (乗り込む) [動] go up or into something

ビリー・アンドリュースはアンに自分と前の席に座るように強く勧めたので、アンは仕方なく乗り込んだ。

She would have much preferred to sit back with the girls, where she could have laughed and chattered to her heart’s content.

sit back (後ろに座る) [動] sit in a relaxed position

アンは後ろの席に座って、心ゆくまで笑ったりおしゃべりしたりできる女の子たちと一緒にいたかった。

There was not much of either laughter or chatter in Billy.

ビリーは笑ったりおしゃべりしたりすることがあまりなかった。

He was a big, fat, stolid youth of twenty, with a round, expressionless face, and a painful lack of conversational gifts.

stolid (無口な) [形] showing little or no emotion

youth (青年) [名] the period of life between childhood and adulthood

expressionless (無表情な) [形] lacking expression

彼は大きくて太った、無表情な顔の二十歳の無口な青年で、会話の才能がひどく欠けていた。

But he admired Anne immensely, and was puffed up with pride over the prospect of driving to White Sands with that slim, upright figure beside him.

immensely (とても) [副] to a great degree

しかし、彼はアンをとても尊敬していて、そのほっそりした、直立した姿を横にホワイトサンズまで運転する見通しに誇りを持っていた。

Anne, by dint of talking over her shoulder to the girls and occasionally passing a sop of civility to Billy—who grinned and chuckled and never could think of any reply until it was too late—contrived to enjoy the drive in spite of all.

by dint of (~のおかげで) [前] by means of; by virtue of

talk over one's shoulder (肩越しに話す) [動] talk to someone who is behind you

occasionally (時折) [副] from time to time; now and then

civility (礼儀正しい言葉) [名] politeness and courtesy

chuckle (くすくす笑う) [動] laugh quietly or inwardly

too late (遅すぎる) [形] after the usual, proper, or expected time

contrive (何とか~する) [動] plan or devise in a skillful or clever way

アンは、肩越しに女の子たちと話したり、時折ビリーに礼儀正しい言葉をかけたりすることで、何とかドライブを楽しむことができていた。ビリーはニヤニヤ笑ったり、くすくす笑ったりしていたが、返事を考えるのが遅すぎて、返事を考えることができない。

It was a night for enjoyment.

楽しみのための夜だった。

The road was full of buggies, all bound for the hotel, and laughter, silver clear, echoed and reechoed along it.

echo (響き渡る) [動] to be repeated

道は馬車でいっぱいで、みんなホテルに向かっていた。そして、銀色に澄んだ笑い声が道に沿って響き渡っていた。

When they reached the hotel it was a blaze of light from top to bottom.

ホテルに着くと、上から下まで光が輝いていた。

They were met by the ladies of the concert committee, one of whom took Anne off to the performers’ dressing room which was filled with the members of a Charlottetown Symphony Club, among whom Anne felt suddenly shy and frightened and countrified.

concert committee (コンサート委員会) [名] a group of people who organize a concert

one of whom (そのうちの一人が) [代] a person who is a member of a group that has already been mentioned

take off (連れて行く) [動] go away from a place

dressing room (楽屋) [名] a room in a theater where performers can change their clothes and make-up

suddenly (急に) [副] quickly and unexpectedly

shy (恥ずかしい) [形] nervous and uncomfortable in the company of other people

countrified (田舎者) [形] having the characteristics of the country rather than the town

コンサート委員会の女性たちが出迎え、そのうちの一人がアンを出演者の楽屋に連れて行った。楽屋はシャーロッタウン交響楽団のメンバーでいっぱいで、アンは急に恥ずかしく、怖くなり、田舎者になったように感じた。

Her dress, which, in the east gable, had seemed so dainty and pretty, now seemed simple and plain—too simple and plain, she thought, among all the silks and laces that glistened and rustled around her.

rustle (音を立てる) [動] to make a light, soft sound like that of dry leaves being moved by a gentle wind

東の切妻ではあんなに上品で可愛らしく見えたドレスも、今ではシンプルで地味に見えた。周囲でキラキラと音を立てる絹やレースに囲まれていると、あまりにもシンプルで地味すぎるように思えた。

What were her pearl beads compared to the diamonds of the big, handsome lady near her?

彼女の真珠のビーズは、近くにいる大きくてハンサムな女性のダイヤモンドと比べてどうだっただろうか?

And how poor her one wee white rose must look beside all the hothouse flowers the others wore!

wee (小さな) [形] very small

hothouse (温室) [名] a heated building for growing plants

そして、彼女のたった一輪の小さな白いバラは、他の人たちが身に着けている温室の花々の横でどれほど貧弱に見えることだろう!

Anne laid her hat and jacket away, and shrank miserably into a corner.

lay away (脱ぐ) [動] to put something in a place where it will be safe

shrink (縮こまる) [動] to become or make something smaller

アンは帽子と上着を脱ぎ、みじめに隅っこに縮こまった。

She wished herself back in the white room at Green Gables.

彼女はグリーン・ゲイブルズの白い部屋に戻りたいと思った。

It was still worse on the platform of the big concert hall of the hotel, where she presently found herself.

concert hall (コンサートホール) [名] a hall where concerts are performed

彼女が今いるホテルの大きなコンサートホールのステージでは、さらにひどかった。

The electric lights dazzled her eyes, the perfume and hum bewildered her.

dazzle (眩ませる) [動] to impress deeply or confound with brilliance or beauty

perfume (香水) [名] a liquid preparation that is used to give a pleasant smell to a person's body

hum (ざわめき) [名] a low continuous sound of a kind made by an insect or a machine

bewilder (当惑させる) [動] to confuse or puzzle completely

電灯が彼女の目を眩ませ、香水とざわめきが彼女を当惑させた。

She wished she were sitting down in the audience with Diana and Jane, who seemed to be having a splendid time away at the back.

彼女は、後ろで素晴らしい時間を過ごしているように見えるダイアナとジェーンと一緒に客席に座っていたかった。

She was wedged in between a stout lady in pink silk and a tall, scornful-looking girl in a white-lace dress.

wedge (挟まる) [動] to be stuck or caught between two things

stout (太った) [形] having a large body

彼女はピンクの絹の服を着た太った女性と白いレースのドレスを着た背の高い、軽蔑的な顔つきの少女の間に挟まれていた。

The stout lady occasionally turned her head squarely around and surveyed Anne through her eyeglasses until Anne, acutely sensitive of being so scrutinized, felt that she must scream aloud;

survey (眺める) [動] look at or examine something carefully

eyeglasses (眼鏡) [名] a pair of lenses in a frame that are worn in front of a person's eyes

acutely (敏感に) [副] in an intense or sharp way

scream (叫ぶ) [動] make a loud, high-pitched cry or noise

太った女性は時折、頭を真っ直ぐに回して、眼鏡越しにアンをじろじろと眺めたので、アンは、じろじろと見られることに敏感で、大声で叫ばなければならないと感じた。

and the white-lace girl kept talking audibly to her next neighbor about the “country bumpkins” and “rustic belles” in the audience, languidly anticipating “such fun” from the displays of local talent on the program.

white-lace (白いレースの) [形] made of white lace

audibly (聞こえるように) [副] in a way that can be heard

next (隣の) [形] immediately following in time or order

country bumpkin (田舎者) [名] a person from the country who is not very sophisticated

rustic belle (田舎娘) [名] a young woman from the country who is not very sophisticated

audience (客席) [名] the people who are watching or listening to a play, movie, concert, etc.

languidly (期待していた) [副] in a slow and relaxed way

anticipate (期待する) [動] expect or predict something

such fun (こんな楽しみ) [名] a lot of fun

local talent (地元の才能) [名] the skills and abilities of people from a particular area

白いレースの少女は、隣の人に聞こえるように、客席にいる「田舎者」や「田舎娘」について話し続け、プログラムの地元の才能の展示から「こんな楽しみ」を期待していた。

Anne believed that she would hate that white-lace girl to the end of life.

アンは、あの白いレースの少女を一生憎むだろうと思った。

Unfortunately for Anne, a professional elocutionist was staying at the hotel and had consented to recite.

unfortunately (不幸なことに) [副] it is unlucky that

professional (プロの) [形] engaged in a specified activity as one's main paid occupation rather than as a pastime

consent (同意する) [動] give permission for something to happen

アンにとって不幸なことに、プロの朗読家がホテルに滞在していて、朗読に同意していた。

She was a lithe, dark-eyed woman in a wonderful gown of shimmering gray stuff like woven moonbeams, with gems on her neck and in her dark hair.

lithe (しなやかな) [形] flexible and graceful

dark-eyed (黒い目の) [形] having dark eyes

gown (ドレス) [名] a long dress, especially a formal one

stuff (もの) [名] the material or substance of which something is made or composed

woven (織り込んだ) [形] made by weaving

gem (宝石) [名] a precious or semiprecious stone, especially one cut, polished, and used in a piece of jewelry

彼女はしなやかな黒い目の女性で、月光を織り込んだようなきらめく灰色の素晴らしいドレスを着て、首や黒い髪に宝石を飾っていた。

She had a marvelously flexible voice and wonderful power of expression;

expression (表現) [名] the action of making known one's thoughts or feelings

彼女は驚くほど柔軟な声と素晴らしい表現力を持っていた。

the audience went wild over her selection.

go wild (熱狂する) [動] become very enthusiastic or excited

聴衆は彼女の選曲に熱狂した。

Anne, forgetting all about herself and her troubles for the time, listened with rapt and shining eyes;

listen (耳を傾ける) [動] give one's attention to a sound

shining (輝く) [形] giving out or reflecting much light

アンは、しばらくの間、自分や自分の悩みをすっかり忘れて、うっとりと輝く目で耳を傾けていた。

but when the recitation ended she suddenly put her hands over her face.

しかし、朗読が終わると、彼女は突然両手で顔を覆った。

She could never get up and recite after that—never.

after that (その後) [副] following that; afterwards

彼女はその後、決して立ち上がって朗読することはできなかった。

Had she ever thought she could recite?

彼女は朗読できると思ったことがあるだろうか?

Oh, if she were only back at Green Gables!

ああ、もし彼女がグリーン・ゲイブルズに戻っていたら!

At this unpropitious moment her name was called.

unpropitious (不吉な) [形] unfavorable

この不吉な瞬間に彼女の名前が呼ばれた。

Somehow Anne—who did not notice the rather guilty little start of surprise the white-lace girl gave, and would not have understood the subtle compliment implied therein if she had—got on her feet, and moved dizzily out to the front.

subtle (微妙な) [形] so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe

get on one's feet (立ち上がる) [動] stand up

アンは、白いレースの少女が驚いて少し罪悪感を抱いていることに気づかず、また、そこに込められた微妙な賛辞を理解していなかったが、なんとか立ち上がり、ふらふらと前に出た。

She was so pale that Diana and Jane, down in the audience, clasped each other’s hands in nervous sympathy.

彼女は青ざめていたので、聴衆席のダイアナとジェーンは神経質に同情し合って手を握り合った。

Anne was the victim of an overwhelming attack of stage fright.

victim (犠牲者) [名] a person who is harmed or killed by another person or by an event

overwhelming (圧倒的な) [形] very great in amount or effect

stage fright (舞台恐怖症) [名] fear of performing in front of an audience

アンは圧倒的な舞台恐怖症の犠牲者だった。

Often as she had recited in public, she had never before faced such an audience as this, and the sight of it paralyzed her energies completely.

public (人前) [名] the people as a whole

paralyze (麻痺させる) [動] cause a loss of the ability to move or feel in a part of the body

彼女は人前で朗読することが多かったが、これまでこのような聴衆を前にしたことはなく、その光景に彼女のエネルギーは完全に麻痺してしまった。

Everything was so strange, so brilliant, so bewildering—the rows of ladies in evening dress, the critical faces, the whole atmosphere of wealth and culture about her.

evening dress (イブニングドレス) [名] a formal dress worn in the evening

atmosphere (雰囲気) [名] the mood or tone of a place, situation, or work of art

wealth (富) [名] a great quantity of money or valuable possessions

culture (文化) [名] the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group

すべてがとても奇妙で、とても華やかで、とても当惑させられるものだった。イブニングドレスを着た女性たちの列、批判的な顔、彼女を取り巻く富と文化の全体的な雰囲気。

Very different this from the plain benches at the Debating Club, filled with the homely, sympathetic faces of friends and neighbors.

homely (家庭的な) [形] simple and ordinary

友人や近所の人たちの家庭的で同情的な顔で埋め尽くされたディベートクラブの簡素なベンチとは大違いだった。

These people, she thought, would be merciless critics.

these people (これらの人々) [名] the people who are being talked about

merciless (容赦のない) [形] showing no mercy

これらの人々は容赦のない批評家だろうと思った。

Perhaps, like the white-lace girl, they anticipated amusement from her “rustic” efforts.

rustic (田舎くさい) [形] of or relating to the country or country life

おそらく、白いレースの少女のように、彼らは彼女の「田舎くさい」努力から楽しみを期待していたのだろう。

She felt hopelessly, helplessly ashamed and miserable.

hopelessly (絶望的に) [副] without hope

彼女は絶望的に、どうしようもなく恥ずかしく、惨めな気分になった。

Her knees trembled, her heart fluttered, a horrible faintness came over her;

flutter (バクバクする) [動] move or fly quickly and unsteadily

faintness (めまい) [名] a feeling of dizziness and weakness

彼女の膝は震え、心臓はバクバクし、恐ろしいほどのめまいが襲ってきた。

not a word could she utter, and the next moment she would have fled from the platform despite the humiliation which, she felt, must ever after be her portion if she did so.

flee (逃げ出す) [動] to run away from something

after (その後) [副] later or following

ever (ずっと) [副] always; at all times

彼女は一言も発することができず、次の瞬間には、そうすればその後ずっと自分の分担になるに違いない屈辱にもかかわらず、演壇から逃げ出そうとしていた。

But suddenly, as her dilated, frightened eyes gazed out over the audience, she saw Gilbert Blythe away at the back of the room, bending forward with a smile on his face—a smile which seemed to Anne at once triumphant and taunting.

dilate (大きく見開く) [動] make or become wider, larger, or more open

bend (前かがみになる) [動] move into a curved or sharply angled position

taunting (嘲笑っている) [形] making fun of someone or something in a cruel way

しかし、突然、彼女の大きく見開いた怯えた目が聴衆を見渡したとき、彼女は部屋の奥にいるギルバート・ブライスが顔に笑みを浮かべて前かがみになっているのを見ました。その笑みはアンに勝ち誇ったようにも、嘲笑っているようにも見えました。

In reality it was nothing of the kind.

in reality (実際には) [副] in fact

nothing of the kind (そんなものではない) [名] not at all like that

実際にはそんなものではなかった。

Gilbert was merely smiling with appreciation of the whole affair in general and of the effect produced by Anne’s slender white form and spiritual face against a background of palms in particular.

spiritual (精神的な) [形] of or relating to religion or religious purposes

ギルバートは、全体的な出来事と、特にヤシの木を背景にしたアンのほっそりした白い姿と精神的な顔によって生み出された効果を評価して微笑んでいるだけでした。

Josie Pye, whom he had driven over, sat beside him, and her face certainly was both triumphant and taunting.

drive over (車で連れてくる) [動] to drive to a place

sit beside (そばに座る) [動] to sit next to someone

彼が車で連れてきたジョシー・パイは彼のそばに座っていましたが、彼女の顔は確かに勝ち誇ったようにも、嘲笑っているようにも見えました。

But Anne did not see Josie, and would not have cared if she had.

しかし、アンはジョシーを見ませんでしたし、見たとしても気にしなかったでしょう。

She drew a long breath and flung her head up proudly, courage and determination tingling over her like an electric shock.

彼女は長い息を吸い、誇らしげに頭を上げ、勇気と決意が電気ショックのように彼女を襲った。

She would not fail before Gilbert Blythe—he should never be able to laugh at her, never, never!

before (前で) [前] in front of

彼女はギルバート・ブライスの前で失敗するわけにはいかなかった。彼は決して彼女を笑うことはできない、決して、決して!

Her fright and nervousness vanished;

彼女の恐怖と緊張は消え去った。

and she began her recitation, her clear, sweet voice reaching to the farthest corner of the room without a tremor or a break.

そして彼女は朗読を始め、震えも途切れることもなく、澄んだ甘い声が部屋の隅々まで届いた。

Self-possession was fully restored to her, and in the reaction from that horrible moment of powerlessness she recited as she had never done before.

powerlessness (無力感) [名] the quality or state of lacking power or strength

彼女は完全に落ち着きを取り戻し、あの恐ろしい無力感の瞬間からの反動で、今までにないほど朗読した。

When she finished there were bursts of honest applause.

burst (沸き起こる) [動] break or cause to break suddenly and violently

honest (心からの) [形] free of deceit; sincere and truthful

applause (拍手) [名] the clapping of hands as a sign of approval

彼女が終わると、心からの拍手が沸き起こった。

Anne, stepping back to her seat, blushing with shyness and delight, found her hand vigorously clasped and shaken by the stout lady in pink silk.

step back (戻る) [動] move back

blush (赤らめる) [動] become red in the face

アンは、恥ずかしさと喜びで顔を赤らめながら席に戻ると、ピンクの絹を着た太った女性に手を強く握られ、揺さぶられた。

“My dear, you did splendidly,” she puffed.

splendidly (素晴らしく) [副] in a magnificent manner

「お嬢さん、素晴らしい出来でしたね」と彼女は息を切らした。

“I’ve been crying like a baby, actually I have.

「赤ん坊みたいに泣いてたのよ、本当に。

There, they’re encoring you—they’re bound to have you back!”

bound to (~せざるを得ない) [動] be certain or very likely to do or experience something

ほら、アンコールよ、アンコール。もう一度出なきゃいけないよ」

“Oh, I can’t go,” said Anne confusedly.

「ああ、行けないよ」とアンは混乱して言った。

“But yet—I must, or Matthew will be disappointed.

「でも、行かなきゃいけないよ、でないとマシューががっかりするよ。

He said they would encore me.”

アンコールがあるって言ってたし」

“Then don’t disappoint Matthew,” said the pink lady, laughing.

「それならマシューをがっかりさせちゃだめよ」とピンクの婦人は笑いながら言った。

Smiling, blushing, limpid eyed, Anne tripped back and gave a quaint, funny little selection that captivated her audience still further.

limpid (澄んだ) [形] clear and transparent

trip (軽やかに歩く) [動] to walk or move lightly and quickly

give (披露する) [動] to present as a gift

微笑み、顔を赤らめ、澄んだ目をしたアンは、軽やかに歩いて戻り、古風でおかしな小品を披露して、聴衆をさらに魅了した。

The rest of the evening was quite a little triumph for her.

その夜の残りは、アンにとって小さな勝利だった。

When the concert was over, the stout, pink lady—who was the wife of an American millionaire—took her under her wing, and introduced her to everybody;

American (アメリカの) [形] of or relating to the United States or its inhabitants

millionaire (億万長者) [名] a person whose assets are worth one million dollars or more

take (置く) [動] to move something or someone to a different place

コンサートが終わると、あの太ったピンクの婦人、アメリカの億万長者の妻だったのだが、アンを自分の翼の下に置き、みんなに紹介した。

and everybody was very nice to her.

みんなアンにとても親切だった。

The professional elocutionist, Mrs. Evans, came and chatted with her, telling her that she had a charming voice and “interpreted” her selections beautifully.

Mrs. Evans (エバンス夫人) [名] a woman who is married to Mr. Evans

chat (話す) [動] talk in a friendly and informal way

charming (魅力的な) [形] very pleasant or attractive

プロの朗読家エバンス夫人がやってきて、アンと話し、アンの声は魅力的で、選んだ作品を美しく「解釈」していると言った。

Even the white-lace girl paid her a languid little compliment.

pay (言う) [動] to give or transfer money to someone in exchange for a good or service

languid (気だるい) [形] lacking energy or vitality

白いレースの少女でさえ、アンに少し気だるい褒め言葉を言った。

They had supper in the big, beautifully decorated dining room;

have supper (夕食をとる) [動] eat the last meal of the day

dining room (食堂) [名] a room where people eat meals

美しく飾られた大きな食堂で夕食をとり、

Diana and Jane were invited to partake of this, also, since they had come with Anne, but Billy was nowhere to be found, having decamped in mortal fear of some such invitation.

partake (参加する) [動] to take part in something

nowhere (どこにも) [副] not anywhere

be found (見つける) [動] to discover or notice something

decamp (逃げ出す) [動] to leave a place suddenly and secretly

invitation (招待) [名] a request for someone to go somewhere or do something

ダイアナとジェーンもアンと一緒に来ていたので、このお茶に招待されたが、ビリーはどこにも見当たらず、そのような招待を恐れて逃げ出してしまった。

He was in waiting for them, with the team, however, when it was all over, and the three girls came merrily out into the calm, white moonshine radiance.

be in waiting for (待っている) [動] be waiting for

team (馬車) [名] a group of people who work together

all over (終わった) [形] finished

calm (静かな) [形] not windy

しかし、すべてが終わったとき、彼は馬車と一緒に彼女たちを待っていて、三人の少女は静かで白い月明かりの輝きの中へ陽気に出てきた。

Anne breathed deeply, and looked into the clear sky beyond the dark boughs of the firs.

アンは深く息を吸い、モミの木の暗い枝の向こうの澄んだ空を見た。

Oh, it was good to be out again in the purity and silence of the night!

purity (清らかさ) [名] the quality or state of being pure

silence (静けさ) [名] the absence of sound or noise

ああ、夜の清らかさと静けさの中に再び出かけるのはよかった!

How great and still and wonderful everything was, with the murmur of the sea sounding through it and the darkling cliffs beyond like grim giants guarding enchanted coasts.

murmur (さざ波) [名] a low continuous background noise

sound (響く) [動] be perceived or be capable of being perceived by the ear

giant (巨人) [名] an imaginary being of human form but superhuman size

guard (守る) [動] watch over in order to protect or control

coast (海岸) [名] the land bordering the sea

海のさざ波が響き、その向こうの暗い崖が魔法の海岸を守る恐ろしい巨人のように見え、すべてがどれほど大きく、静かで、素晴らしいことか。

“Hasn’t it been a perfectly splendid time?” sighed Jane, as they drove away.

drive away (走り去る) [動] leave a place in a vehicle

「本当に素晴らしい時間だったよね?」とジェーンは馬車が走り去る時にため息をついた。

“I just wish I was a rich American and could spend my summer at a hotel and wear jewels and low-necked dresses and have ice cream and chicken salad every blessed day.

low-necked (ローネックの) [形] having a low neckline

salad (サラダ) [名] a dish consisting of a mixture of raw or cooked vegetables, usually served with a dressing

「私が金持ちのアメリカ人で、夏をホテルで過ごし、宝石やローネックのドレスを着て、毎日アイスクリームやチキンサラダを食べられたらいいのに。

I’m sure it would be ever so much more fun than teaching school.

学校で教えるよりもずっと楽しいと思うよ。

Anne, your recitation was simply great, although I thought at first you were never going to begin.

アン、あなたの暗唱は素晴らしかったよ、最初は始めるつもりがないと思ったけど。

I think it was better than Mrs. Evans’s.”

be better than (よりもよい) [動] be of a higher standard or quality than

エバンス夫人よりもよかったと思うよ。」

“Oh, no, don’t say things like that, Jane,” said Anne quickly, “because it sounds silly.

「ああ、いや、そんなこと言わないで、ジェーン」とアンは素早く言った、「だってばかげて聞こえるよ。

It couldn’t be better than Mrs. Evans’s, you know, for she is a professional, and I’m only a schoolgirl, with a little knack of reciting.

better (より上手) [形] of a higher standard or quality

professional (プロ) [名] a person who is paid to play a sport or game

knack (得意) [名] a special skill or talent

エバンス夫人より上手なわけないよ、だって彼女はプロで、私は暗唱がちょっと得意なだけの女子学生だもの。

I’m quite satisfied if the people just liked mine pretty well.”

みんなが私のをかなり気に入ってくれたらそれで満足よ。」

“I’ve a compliment for you, Anne,” said Diana.

「アン、あなたにお褒めの言葉があるよ」とダイアナが言った。

“At least I think it must be a compliment because of the tone he said it in.

「少なくとも、彼の口調からするとお褒めの言葉に違いないと思うよ。

Part of it was anyhow.

とにかく、一部はそうだったよ。

There was an American sitting behind Jane and me—such a romantic-looking man, with coal-black hair and eyes.

coal-black (石炭のように黒い) [形] very dark

ジェーンと私の後ろにアメリカ人が座っていたの。石炭のように黒い髪と目をした、とてもロマンチックな顔立ちの男性だったよ。

Josie Pye says he is a distinguished artist, and that her mother’s cousin in Boston is married to a man that used to go to school with him.

distinguished (著名な) [形] having a high reputation; famous

artist (芸術家) [名] a person who creates art

Boston (ボストン) [名] the capital of Massachusetts

ジョージー・パイは彼が著名な芸術家で、ボストンにいる彼女の母親のいとこは彼と一緒に学校に通っていた男性と結婚していると言っているよ。

Well, we heard him say—didn’t we, Jane?—‘Who is that girl on the platform with the splendid Titian hair?

ええ、彼が言うのを聞いたのよ。そうよね、ジェーン?「壇上にいるあの素晴らしいティツィアーノの髪をした少女は誰だ?

She has a face I should like to paint.’

have a face (顔をしている) [動] have a certain kind of face

彼女は私が描きたい顔をしている」

There now, Anne.

さあ、アン。

But what does Titian hair mean?”

Titian (ティツィアーノ) [名] an Italian painter

でもティツィアーノの髪ってどういう意味?」

“Being interpreted it means plain red, I guess,” laughed Anne.

「解釈すると、ただの赤毛って意味だと思うよ」とアンは笑った。

“Titian was a very famous artist who liked to paint red-haired women.”

「ティツィアーノは赤毛の女性を描くのが好きだったとても有名な芸術家よ」

“Did you see all the diamonds those ladies wore?” sighed Jane.

「あの女性たちがつけていたダイヤモンド、全部見た?」とジェーンはため息をついた。

“They were simply dazzling.

dazzle (まばゆい) [動] to shine brightly

「まばゆいばかりだったよ。

Wouldn’t you just love to be rich, girls?”

love (思う) [動] to be fond of; to like

お金持ちになりたいと思わない?」

“We are rich,” said Anne staunchly.

staunchly (断言する) [副] in a very loyal, firm, or determined way

「私たちはお金持ちよ」とアンは断言した。

“Why, we have sixteen years to our credit, and we’re happy as queens, and we’ve all got imaginations, more or less.

sixteen years (16歳) [名] the age of a person who has lived for sixteen years

「だって、私たちは16歳で、女王様のように幸せで、みんな多かれ少なかれ想像力があるもの。

Look at that sea, girls—all silver and shadow and vision of things not seen.

vision (幻影) [名] the ability or an instance of great perception, esp. of future developments

あの海を見てごらんなさい、みんな、銀色と影と見えないものの幻影。

We couldn’t enjoy its loveliness any more if we had millions of dollars and ropes of diamonds.

dollar (ドル) [名] the basic monetary unit of the United States

rope (首飾り) [名] a length of strong thick cord made by twisting together strands of fiber

何百万ドルも持っていて、ダイヤモンドの首飾りがあったとしても、これ以上この美しさを楽しむことはできないよ。

You wouldn’t change into any of those women if you could.

change into (~になる) [動] become something different

if you could (もしできたとしても) [条] if it were possible

あなたは、もしできたとしても、あの女性たちの誰にもなりたくないでしょう。

Would you want to be that white-lace girl and wear a sour look all your life, as if you’d been born turning up your nose at the world?

sour (すっぱい) [形] having an acid taste like that of vinegar or lemon juice

all your life (一生) [名] the period of time during which a person is alive

あなたはあの白いレースの少女になって、まるで生まれつき世界を鼻であしらっているかのような、すっぱい顔を一生していたい?

Or the pink lady, kind and nice as she is, so stout and short that you’d really no figure at all?

stout (太っている) [形] rather fat

short (背が低い) [形] having a small height

それとも、あのピンクの女性、優しくて素敵な人だけど、とても太っていて背が低いから、本当に体型が全然ないよね?

Or even Mrs. Evans, with that sad, sad look in her eyes?

あるいは、エバンス夫人でさえ、あの悲しげな、悲しげな目で?

She must have been dreadfully unhappy sometime to have such a look.

must have (に違いない) [助] used to express a strong belief that something is true or has happened

彼女は、そんな表情をするために、いつかひどく不幸だったに違いない。

You know you wouldn’t, Jane Andrews!”

あなたはそうは思わないよね、ジェーン・アンドリュース!」

“I don’t know—exactly,” said Jane unconvinced.

unconvinced (納得がいかない) [形] not convinced

「よくわからないよ」とジェーンは納得がいかない様子で言った。

“I think diamonds would comfort a person for a good deal.”

「ダイヤモンドは人を大いに慰めてくれると思うよ」

“Well, I don’t want to be anyone but myself, even if I go uncomforted by diamonds all my life,” declared Anne.

「まあ、私は自分以外の誰かになりたいとは思わないよ、たとえダイヤモンドに慰められずに一生を終えたとしても」とアンは宣言した。

“I’m quite content to be Anne of Green Gables, with my string of pearl beads.

be content to (満足している) [動] be happy with

string of pearl beads (真珠のネックレス) [名] a necklace made of pearls

「私は真珠のネックレスをつけた、グリーン・ゲイブルズのアンであることにとても満足しているよ。

I know Matthew gave me as much love with them as ever went with Madame the Pink Lady’s jewels.”

go with (こもる) [動] be included or added to

Madame (貴婦人) [名] a woman of high social position

Pink Lady (ピンクの貴婦人) [名] a woman who wears pink clothes

マシューが私にくれた真珠のネックレスは、ピンクの貴婦人の宝石と同じくらい愛情がこもっているよ」

Chapter XXXIV: A Queen’s Girl

第34章: 女王の娘

The next three weeks were busy ones at Green Gables, for Anne was getting ready to go to Queen’s, and there was much sewing to be done, and many things to be talked over and arranged.

next three weeks (次の三週間) [名] the three weeks after the current week

Queen's (クイーン) [名] a university in Canada

sewing (縫い物) [名] the activity or occupation of sewing

arrange (手配する) [動] make preparations for something

次の三週間はグリーン・ゲイブルズは忙しかった。アンがクイーンに行く準備をしていて、縫い物もたくさんあり、話し合ったり、手配したりすることがたくさんあった。

Anne’s outfit was ample and pretty, for Matthew saw to that, and Marilla for once made no objections whatever to anything he purchased or suggested.

outfit (服装) [名] a set of clothes

ample (十分な) [形] more than enough

see to (面倒をみる) [動] take care of

make no objection (反対しない) [動] not say or do anything against something

purchase (買う) [動] buy

アンの服装は十分できれいだった。マシューがその面倒をみていたし、マリラも一度だけは彼が買ったり提案したりしたことに一切反対しなかった。

More—one evening she went up to the east gable with her arms full of a delicate pale green material.

delicate (淡い) [形] very light, insubstantial, or fragile

pale green (緑色) [形] of a color intermediate between green and yellow

material (布) [名] a textile

それどころか、ある晩、彼女は腕いっぱいに淡い緑色の布を抱えて東の切妻部屋に上がった。

“Anne, here’s something for a nice light dress for you.

light (薄手の) [形] of little weight; not heavy

「アン、これは素敵な薄手のドレスにいい布よ。

I don’t suppose you really need it;

本当に必要とは思わないけど、

you’ve plenty of pretty waists;

あなたはきれいな上着をたくさん持っているし、

but I thought maybe you’d like something real dressy to wear if you were asked out anywhere of an evening in town, to a party or anything like that.

でも、もし町の夜のどこか、パーティーか何かに誘われたら、本当におしゃれなものがいいかなと思って。

I hear that Jane and Ruby and Josie have got ‘evening dresses,’ as they call them, and I don’t mean you shall be behind them.

behind (負ける) [前] in a position inferior to or less advanced than

ジェーンとルビーとジョシーは、いわゆる「イブニングドレス」を持っているらしいけど、あなたも負けてはいけないよ。

I got Mrs. Allan to help me pick it in town last week, and we’ll get Emily Gillis to make it for you.

get (頼む) [動] cause to come or go

Emily Gillis (エミリー・ギリス) [名] a woman

先週、アランさんに町で選んでもらって、エミリー・ギリスさんに作ってもらいます。

Emily has got taste, and her fits aren’t to be equaled.”

Emily (エミリー) [名] a female given name

taste (センス) [名] the ability to understand and enjoy good things

fit (フィット感) [名] the way in which something fits

be equaled (比類のないもの) [動] be the same as or equivalent to

エミリーはセンスがあって、彼女のフィット感は比類のないものよ。」

“Oh, Marilla, it’s just lovely,” said Anne.

「ああ、マリラ、とても素敵だよ」とアンは言った。

“Thank you so much.

「本当にありがとう。

I don’t believe you ought to be so kind to me—it’s making it harder every day for me to go away.”

make it harder (難しくなる) [動] become more difficult

私にそんなに優しくするべきではないと思うよ。毎日、去るのが難しくなってきているよ。」

The green dress was made up with as many tucks and frills and shirrings as Emily’s taste permitted.

tuck (ひだ) [名] a fold sewn into a garment

緑のドレスはエミリーのセンスが許す限りのひだやフリルやシャーリングで作られていた。

Anne put it on one evening for Matthew’s and Marilla’s benefit, and recited “The Maiden’s Vow” for them in the kitchen.

アンはある晩、マシューとマリラのためにそれを着て、台所で「乙女の誓い」を暗唱した。

As Marilla watched the bright, animated face and graceful motions her thoughts went back to the evening Anne had arrived at Green Gables, and memory recalled a vivid picture of the odd, frightened child in her preposterous yellowish-brown wincey dress, the heartbreak looking out of her tearful eyes.

motion (動き) [名] the action or process of moving or being moved

picture (映像) [名] a visual representation of a person, place, or thing in the form of a painting, drawing, photograph, or other work of art

preposterous (ばかげた) [形] contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous

yellowish-brown (黄褐色) [形] of a color intermediate between yellow and brown

heartbreak (悲しみ) [名] overwhelming sorrow or grief

look out (のぞく) [動] be visible or noticeable

tearful (涙ぐんだ) [形] crying or about to cry

マリラは明るく生き生きとした顔と優雅な動きを見ながら、アンがグリーン・ゲイブルズに着いた夕方を思い出し、記憶はばかげた黄褐色のウィンシーのドレスを着た奇妙でおびえた子供の鮮明な映像を呼び起こし、涙ぐんだ目から悲しみがのぞいていた。

Something in the memory brought tears to Marilla’s own eyes.

記憶の中の何かがマリラ自身の目に涙をもたらした。

“I declare, my recitation has made you cry, Marilla,” said Anne gaily stooping over Marilla’s chair to drop a butterfly kiss on that lady’s cheek.

stoop (身をかがめる) [動] to bend your body forwards and downwards

butterfly kiss (蝶々のようなキス) [名] a kiss with the eyelashes

「私の暗唱で泣かせちゃったよね、マリラ」とアンは陽気にマリラの椅子に身をかがめて、その女性の頬に蝶々のようなキスをした。

“Now, I call that a positive triumph.”

「これはまさに勝利と呼べるよ」

“No, I wasn’t crying over your piece,” said Marilla, who would have scorned to be betrayed into such weakness by any poetry stuff.

scorn (恥ずかしい) [動] to treat with contempt or disdain

betray (見せる) [動] to be disloyal to

「いいえ、あなたの詩で泣いていたわけではないのよ」とマリラは言ったが、どんな詩でもそんな弱さを見せるなんて恥ずかしいことだった。

“I just couldn’t help thinking of the little girl you used to be, Anne.

help (思い出さずにはいられない) [動] make it easier or possible for someone to do something

used to (昔) [助] in the past, but not now

「ただ、昔のあなたを思い出さずにはいられなかったのよ、アン。

And I was wishing you could have stayed a little girl, even with all your queer ways.

あなたの奇妙な態度も含めて、小さな女の子のままでいてくれたらよかったのにと思っていたのよ。

You’ve grown up now and you’re going away;

あなたはもう大人になって、家を出て行くのね。

and you look so tall and stylish and so—so—different altogether in that dress—as if you didn’t belong in Avonlea at all—

belong (似つかわしい) [動] be a member of or have a rightful place in

背も高くなって、おしゃれになって、そのドレスを着ると、まるで別人みたいで、まるでアヴォンリーには似つかわしくないような・・・」

and I just got lonesome thinking it all over.”

get lonesome (寂しくなる) [動] to feel sad because you are alone or you miss someone

そんなことを考えているうちに、寂しくなっちゃったのよ」

“Marilla!” Anne sat down on Marilla’s gingham lap, took Marilla’s lined face between her hands, and looked gravely and tenderly into Marilla’s eyes.

take (挟む) [動] grasp, grip, or seize

「マリラ!」アンはマリラのギンガムチェックの膝の上に座り、マリラのしわだらけの顔を両手で挟み、真剣に、そして優しくマリラの目を見つめた。

“I’m not a bit changed—not really.

「私はちっとも変わってないよ、本当よ。

I’m only just pruned down and branched out.

prune (剪定する) [動] cut off dead or overgrown branches or stems

branch out (枝を伸ばす) [動] extend in a particular direction

剪定されて枝を伸ばしただけよ。

The real me—back here—is just the same.

本当の私は、ここにある、全く同じよ。

It won’t make a bit of difference where I go or how much I change outwardly;

outwardly (外見上) [副] on the outside

私がどこへ行こうと、外見がどれだけ変わろうと、ちっとも違いはないよ。

at heart I shall always be your little Anne, who will love you and Matthew and dear Green Gables more and better every day of her life.”

at heart (心の中では) [副] in one's deepest feelings

心の中では私はいつもあなたの小さなアンで、あなたとマシューと愛するグリーン・ゲイブルズを毎日もっともっと愛するのよ。」

Anne laid her fresh young cheek against Marilla’s faded one, and reached out a hand to pat Matthew’s shoulder.

lay (押し当てる) [動] put or set down

faded (しぼんだ) [形] lacking in color

pat (軽く叩く) [動] touch or stroke gently with the hand

アンは若々しい頬をマリラのしぼんだ頬に押し当て、手を伸ばしてマシューの肩を軽く叩いた。

Marilla would have given much just then to have possessed Anne’s power of putting her feelings into words;

much (強く) [形] a large amount or extent

マリラは、アンのように自分の気持ちを言葉にする力が欲しいと、その時強く思った。

but nature and habit had willed it otherwise, and she could only put her arms close about her girl and hold her tenderly to her heart, wishing that she need never let her go.

nature (生まれつきの性格) [名] the basic or inherent features, character, or qualities of something

will (許す) [動] to wish, desire, or intend

put one's arms close about (抱きしめる) [動] to hold someone closely in one's arms

hold (抱き寄せる) [動] to keep or maintain in a specified state, position, or course

tenderly (優しく) [副] in a gentle and loving way

let go (離す) [動] to release one's hold on something

しかし、生まれつきの性格と習慣がそれを許さず、彼女はただアンを抱きしめて、決して離さなくていいようにと願いながら、優しく胸に抱き寄せるしかできなかった。

Matthew, with a suspicious moisture in his eyes, got up and went out-of-doors.

suspicious (怪しげな) [形] doubtful as to the truth of something

moisture (湿り気) [名] a small amount of water or other liquid diffused or condensed in a small quantity

go out-of-doors (戸外に出かける) [動] leave a building

マシューは、目に怪しげな湿り気を浮かべて、立ち上がって戸外に出た。

Under the stars of the blue summer night he walked agitatedly across the yard to the gate under the poplars.

青い夏の夜空の星の下、彼は興奮して庭を横切り、ポプラの下の門まで歩いた。

“Well now, I guess she ain’t been much spoiled,” he muttered, proudly.

spoiled (甘やかされた) [形] having had special privileges or excessive indulgence

「まあ、彼女はそんなに甘やかされてはいないと思う」と彼は誇らしげに呟いた。

“I guess my putting in my oar occasional never did much harm after all.

put in one's oar (口を挟む) [動] to give an opinion or advice when it is not wanted

occasional (時々) [形] happening or done infrequently and irregularly

do much harm (害になる) [動] to cause damage or injury to someone or something

「私が時々口を挟んだことが、結局のところあまり害にはならなかったと思う。

She’s smart and pretty, and loving, too, which is better than all the rest.

loving (愛情深い) [形] feeling or showing love

彼女は賢くてかわいくて、愛情深い、それが他の何よりもいい。

She’s been a blessing to us, and there never was a luckier mistake than what Mrs. Spencer made—if it was luck.

luck (幸運) [名] success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one's own actions

彼女は私たちにとって祝福だったし、スペンサー夫人が犯した間違いほど幸運な間違いはなかった、もしそれが幸運だったなら。

I don’t believe it was any such thing.

私はそんなことはないと思う。

It was Providence, because the Almighty saw we needed her, I reckon.”

Almighty (全能の神) [名] God

それは神の摂理だった、なぜなら全能の神は私たちが彼女を必要としているのを見たからだ、と思う。」

The day finally came when Anne must go to town.

ついにアンが町に行かなければならない日が来た。

She and Matthew drove in one fine September morning, after a tearful parting with Diana and an untearful practical one—on Marilla’s side at least—with Marilla.

one fine September morning (ある晴れた9月の朝) [名] a morning in September with good weather

untearful (涙のない) [形] not crying or about to cry

practical (実用的な) [形] of or concerned with practice or action

drove (出発した) [動] travel or be taken in a vehicle

彼女とマシューは、ダイアナとの涙の別れと、マリラとの涙のない実用的な別れ(少なくともマリラ側では)の後、ある晴れた9月の朝に出発した。

But when Anne had gone Diana dried her tears and went to a beach picnic at White Sands with some of her Carmody cousins, where she contrived to enjoy herself tolerably well;

beach (海岸) [名] an area of sand or stones next to an area of water

contrive (なんとかする) [動] plan or achieve something in a clever and skillful way

tolerably (なんとか) [副] fairly well

しかし、アンが行ってしまうと、ダイアナは涙を拭いて、カーモディのいとこたちとホワイトサンズの海岸ピクニックに行き、そこで彼女はなんとか楽しむことができた。

while Marilla plunged fiercely into unnecessary work and kept at it all day long with the bitterest kind of heartache—the ache that burns and gnaws and cannot wash itself away in ready tears.

plunge (取りかかる) [動] to throw or thrust oneself or something into a specified state or situation

fiercely (猛然と) [副] in a fierce manner

unnecessary (不必要な) [形] not needed

all day long (一日中) [副] for the entire day

bitterest (最も苦い) [形] having a sharp, pungent taste or smell

heartache (心の痛み) [名] emotional pain or distress

gnaw (かじる) [動] to bite or chew on something persistently

wash away (洗い流す) [動] to remove something by the action of water or other liquid

一方、マリラは不必要な仕事に猛然と取りかかり、一日中、最も苦い心の痛み、つまり燃え、かじり、涙で洗い流すことのできない痛みを抱えながら、それを続けた。

But that night, when Marilla went to bed, acutely and miserably conscious that the little gable room at the end of the hall was untenanted by any vivid young life and unstirred by any soft breathing, she buried her face in her pillow, and wept for her girl in a passion of sobs that appalled her when she grew calm enough to reflect how very wicked it must be to take on so about a sinful fellow creature.

acutely (痛感する) [副] in an acute manner

untenanted (住んでいない) [形] not occupied by a tenant

unstirred (聞こえてこない) [形] not stirred

appalled (愕然とする) [形] greatly dismayed or horrified

take on (取り乱す) [動] become agitated or upset

creature (人間) [名] a living being, especially an animal

しかし、その夜、マリラが寝床についたとき、廊下の端にある小さな切妻部屋に若い命が住んでおらず、柔らかい息遣いが聞こえてこないことを痛感し、枕に顔を埋めて、少女のために泣きじゃくった。落ち着きを取り戻した彼女は、罪深い仲間の人間のことでこんなにも取り乱すなんて、なんてひどいことをしてしまったのだろうと愕然とした。

Anne and the rest of the Avonlea scholars reached town just in time to hurry off to the Academy.

just in time (ちょうど間に合う) [副] at the last possible moment

hurry off (急ぐ) [動] leave quickly

アンと他のアヴォンリーの生徒たちは、ちょうどアカデミーに急ぐのに間に合うように町に着いた。

That first day passed pleasantly enough in a whirl of excitement, meeting all the new students, learning to know the professors by sight and being assorted and organized into classes.

professor (教授) [名] a teacher of the highest rank in a college or university

sight (顔) [名] the ability or act of seeing

be assorted (クラス分けされる) [動] be arranged in groups according to type, class, or size

be organized (組織される) [動] be arranged or structured in a systematic way

その最初の日は、興奮の渦の中で、新しい生徒たちと出会い、教授たちを顔で覚え、クラス分けされて、とても楽しく過ぎていった。

Anne intended taking up the Second Year work being advised to do so by Miss Stacy; Gilbert Blythe elected to do the same.

take up (引き受ける) [動] to start doing or studying something

Second Year (2年生) [名] a student in the second year of a course of study

be advised (勧められる) [動] to give someone information or a suggestion about what they should do

elect (選ぶ) [動] choose or decide on

アンは、ステイシー先生に勧められて、2年生の仕事を引き受けようと思っていた。ギルバート・ブライスも同じことを選んだ。

This meant getting a First Class teacher’s license in one year instead of two, if they were successful;

First Class (1級) [名] the highest quality or standard

license (免許) [名] a permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade

one year (1年) [名] a period of 365 or 366 days

つまり、成功すれば2年ではなく1年で1級教員免許を取得できるということだった。

but it also meant much more and harder work.

harder (より困難な) [形] more difficult

しかし、それはまた、より多くの、より困難な仕事を意味した。

Jane, Ruby, Josie, Charlie, and Moody Spurgeon, not being troubled with the stirrings of ambition, were content to take up the Second Class work.

Moody Spurgeon (ムーディー・スポルジョン) [名] a male given name

not being troubled with (悩むことなく) [動] not be affected by

stirrings (芽生え) [名] the beginning of something

ジェーン、ルビー、ジョシー、チャーリー、ムーディー・スポルジョンは、野心の芽生えに悩むことなく、2等の仕事を引き受けることに満足していた。

Anne was conscious of a pang of loneliness when she found herself in a room with fifty other students, not one of whom she knew, except the tall, brown-haired boy across the room;

be conscious of (意識する) [動] be aware of

loneliness (孤独) [名] the state of being alone

fifty (50) [数] the number 50

brown-haired (茶色の髪の) [形] having brown hair

アンは、部屋の向こう側にいる背の高い茶色の髪の少年を除いて、誰も知らない50人の生徒たちと一緒にいる部屋にいることに気づき、孤独の痛みを意識した。

and knowing him in the fashion she did, did not help her much, as she reflected pessimistically.

pessimistically (悲観的に) [副] in a way that expects the worst

そして、彼女が知っている彼を知っていることは、彼女が悲観的に考えたように、彼女をあまり助けなかった。

Yet she was undeniably glad that they were in the same class;

undeniably (否定できないほど) [副] in a way that cannot be denied

それでも、彼女は彼らが同じクラスにいることを否定できないほど嬉しかった。

the old rivalry could still be carried on, and Anne would hardly have known what to do if it had been lacking.

carry on (続く) [動] continue

古いライバル関係は依然として続く可能性があり、アンはそれが欠けていたらどうしたらいいかほとんど分からなかっただろう。

“I wouldn’t feel comfortable without it,” she thought.

「それがなければ落ち着かない」と彼女は思った。

“Gilbert looks awfully determined.

「ギルバートはひどく決意を固めているように見える。

I suppose he’s making up his mind, here and now, to win the medal.

彼は今ここでメダルを勝ち取ろうと決心しているんだと思う。

What a splendid chin he has!

What (なんて) [間] used to express surprise or strong feeling

彼はなんて立派なあごをしているんだろう!

I never noticed it before.

今まで気づかなかった。

I do wish Jane and Ruby had gone in for First Class, too.

go in for (狙う) [動] to be interested in or enthusiastic about something

First Class (一等賞) [名] the highest grade or quality

ジェーンとルビーも一等賞を狙ってほしかったよ。

I suppose I won’t feel so much like a cat in a strange garret when I get acquainted, though.

でも、慣れれば、見知らぬ屋根裏部屋にいる猫のような気分にはならないだろうと思う。

I wonder which of the girls here are going to be my friends.

ここに居る女の子の誰が私の友達になるのか知りたいよ。

It’s really an interesting speculation.

speculation (推測) [名] the forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence

本当に興味深い推測だよ。

Of course I promised Diana that no Queen’s girl, no matter how much I liked her, should ever be as dear to me as she is;

もちろん、私はダイアナに、どんなに好きになっても、クイーンの女の子は彼女ほど大切にはならないと約束した。

but I’ve lots of second-best affections to bestow.

second-best (2番目) [形] next to the best

bestow (注ぐ) [動] to give or present something as a gift or an honor

でも、私は2番目に好きな人にはたくさん愛情を注ぐことができる。

I like the look of that girl with the brown eyes and the crimson waist.

茶色い目と深紅のウエストのあの女の子の見た目が好きだよ。

She looks vivid and red-rosy;

vivid (鮮やか) [形] producing a strong or clear impression on the senses

red-rosy (バラ色) [形] of a color intermediate between red and pink

彼女は鮮やかでバラ色に見える。

there’s that pale, fair one gazing out of the window.

窓の外を見つめている青白い、色白の子が一人いる。

She has lovely hair, and looks as if she knew a thing or two about dreams.

彼女は髪がきれいで、夢について何か知っているように見える。

I’d like to know them both—know them well—well enough to walk with my arm about their waists, and call them nicknames.

nickname (あだ名) [名] a familiar or humorous name given to a person or thing instead of or as well as the real name

私は二人とも知りたいよ、よく知りたいよ、私の腕を彼女たちの腰に回して歩き、あだ名で呼べるくらいに。

But just now I don’t know them and they don’t know me, and probably don’t want to know me particularly.

でも今は私は彼女たちを知らず、彼女たちも私を知らないし、おそらく私のことを特に知りたいとは思っていないでしょう。

Oh, it’s lonesome!”

ああ、寂しいよ!」

It was lonesomer still when Anne found herself alone in her hall bedroom that night at twilight.

hall bedroom (玄関の寝室) [名] a small bedroom off the entrance hall

その夜、夕暮れ時にアンが玄関の寝室で一人ぼっちになった時、それはさらに寂しいものだった。

She was not to board with the other girls, who all had relatives in town to take pity on them.

彼女は他の女の子たちと一緒に下宿するわけにはいかなかった。他の女の子たちはみんな町に親戚がいて、同情してもらえたからだ。

Miss Josephine Barry would have liked to board her, but Beechwood was so far from the Academy that it was out of the question;

would have liked (~したかった) [助] want to do something in the past

board (下宿させる) [動] to live in a house where you pay for your food and a room

so far (遠く離れていた) [副] at a great distance

ジョセフィン・バリーさんは彼女を下宿させたかったのだが、ビーチウッドはアカデミーから遠く離れていたので、それは問題外だった。

so Miss Barry hunted up a boarding-house, assuring Matthew and Marilla that it was the very place for Anne.

hunt up (探し出す) [動] to find something by searching

boarding-house (下宿) [名] a house where people pay to live and eat

そこでバリーさんは下宿を探し出し、マシューとマリラにアンにはもってこいの場所だと請け合った。

“The lady who keeps it is a reduced gentlewoman,” explained Miss Barry.

keep (経営する) [動] have as one's own; hold or retain

「そこを経営している女性は落ちぶれた上流階級の女性なのよ」とバリーさんは説明した。

“Her husband was a British officer, and she is very careful what sort of boarders she takes.

British (イギリスの) [形] of or relating to Great Britain or its people

officer (将校) [名] a person holding a position of authority or command

boarder (下宿人) [名] a person who lives in a boarding house

「彼女の夫はイギリスの将校で、彼女はどんな下宿人を受け入れるかとても慎重なのよ。

Anne will not meet with any objectionable persons under her roof.

meet with (会う) [動] come together with someone by chance or arrangement

objectionable (好ましくない) [形] causing disapproval or protest

アンは彼女の屋根の下で好ましくない人物に会うことはないだろう。

The table is good, and the house is near the Academy, in a quiet neighborhood.”

neighborhood (場所) [名] a community or area in which people live

食事はおいしいし、家はアカデミーの近くの静かな場所にあるのよ。」

All this might be quite true, and indeed, proved to be so, but it did not materially help Anne in the first agony of homesickness that seized upon her.

all this (これらすべて) [名] the whole of this

これらはすべて真実で、実際そうであることが証明されたが、アンを襲った最初のホームシックの苦しみには大して役に立たなかった。

She looked dismally about her narrow little room, with its dull-papered, pictureless walls, its small iron bedstead and empty book-case; and a horrible choke came into her throat as she thought of her own white room at Green Gables, where she would have the pleasant consciousness of a great green still outdoors, of sweet peas growing in the garden, and moonlight falling on the orchard, of the brook below the slope and the spruce boughs tossing in the night wind beyond it, of a vast starry sky, and the light from Diana’s window shining out through the gap in the trees.

look about (見回す) [動] to look around

pictureless (絵のない) [形] without a picture

bedstead (ベッド) [名] the framework of a bed

book-case (本棚) [名] a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books

fall (降り注ぐ) [動] to move from a higher to a lower position

toss (揺れる) [動] to move up and down or from side to side

vast (広大な) [形] of very great extent or quantity

彼女は、くすんだ壁紙の貼られた絵のない壁、小さな鉄のベッド、空の本棚のある狭い小さな部屋を悲しそうに見回した。そして、グリーン・ゲイブルズの自分の白い部屋を思い出すと、喉がひどく詰まってしまった。そこでは、屋外の大きな緑、庭に生えているスイートピー、果樹園に降り注ぐ月明かり、坂の下の小川、その向こうの夜風に揺れるトウヒの枝、広大な星空、木々の隙間から差し込むダイアナの窓の明かりを心地よく感じていた。

Here there was nothing of this;

ここにはそのどれもなかった。

Anne knew that outside of her window was a hard street, with a network of telephone wires shutting out the sky, the tramp of alien feet, and a thousand lights gleaming on stranger faces.

hard (固い) [形] firm or solid to the touch

telephone wire (電話線) [名] a wire that carries telephone signals

shut out (遮る) [動] prevent from entering or participating

tramp (足音) [名] the sound of someone walking heavily

alien (見知らぬ人) [名] a foreigner

thousand (無数の) [形] a very large number

アンは、窓の外には、空を遮る電話線の網、見知らぬ人の足音、見知らぬ人の顔に輝く無数の光がある、固い通りがあることを知っていた。

She knew that she was going to cry, and fought against it.

fight (抵抗する) [動] take part in a violent confrontation

彼女は泣きそうになっているのが分かって、それに抵抗した。

“I won’t cry. It’s silly—and weak—there’s the third tear splashing down by my nose.

splash (落ちる) [動] to cause (liquid) to strike or fall on something in scattered drops

「泣かないよ。ばかげてるよ、弱いよ、三つ目の涙が鼻の横に落ちたよ。

There are more coming!

もっと出てくるよ!

I must think of something funny to stop them.

them (涙) [代] the tears

涙を止めるために何か面白いことを考えなくちゃ。

But there’s nothing funny except what is connected with Avonlea, and that only makes things worse—four—five—I’m going home next Friday, but that seems a hundred years away.

hundred years (百年) [名] a period of 100 years

でも、アヴォンリーに関係したこと以外に面白いことは何もないよ、それだともっと悪くなるだけだよ、四つ、五つ、来週の金曜日に家に帰るんだけど、百年先のことみたい。

Oh, Matthew is nearly home by now—and Marilla is at the gate, looking down the lane for him—six—seven—eight—oh, there’s no use in counting them!

seven (七つ) [数] the number 7

count (数える) [動] to add up the number of

ああ、マシューはもうすぐ家に着く頃ね、マリラは門のところに立って、道を眺めて彼を待っているよ、六つ、七つ、八つ、ああ、数えても無駄だよ!

They’re coming in a flood presently.

涙が洪水のように溢れてくるよ。

I can’t cheer up—I don’t want to cheer up.

元気になれそうにない、元気になりたくない。

It’s nicer to be miserable!”

be miserable (惨めな気分でいる) [動] to be very unhappy

惨めな気分でいる方がましだよ!」

The flood of tears would have come, no doubt, had not Josie Pye appeared at that moment.

間違いなく涙の洪水が押し寄せていただろうが、その瞬間にジョージー・パイが現れた。

In the joy of seeing a familiar face Anne forgot that there had never been much love lost between her and Josie.

familiar face (見慣れた顔) [名] a face that you have seen before

見慣れた顔を見た喜びで、アンはジョージーとは仲が良くなかったことを忘れてしまった。

As a part of Avonlea life even a Pye was welcome.

アヴォンリー生活の一部として、パイでさえ歓迎された。

“I’m so glad you came up,” Anne said sincerely.

「来てくれて本当に嬉しいよ」アンは心から言った。

“You’ve been crying,” remarked Josie, with aggravating pity.

「泣いてたんだね」ジョージーは、イライラするような哀れみを含んだ口調で言った。

“I suppose you’re homesick—some people have so little self-control in that respect.

homesick (ホームシック) [形] unhappy because you are away from home

some people (人々) [名] an unspecified number of people

self-control (自制心) [名] the ability to control oneself, especially one's emotions or desires

「ホームシックなんでしょう。そういう点で自制心のない人もいるよね。

I’ve no intention of being homesick, I can tell you.

being homesick (ホームシックになる) [動] feel sad or unhappy because you are away from home

私にはホームシックになるつもりはないよ。

Town’s too jolly after that poky old Avonlea. I wonder how I ever existed there so long.

poky (古臭い) [形] small and cramped

exist (暮らす) [動] live or be present in a place or situation

あの古臭いエイボンリーと比べたら、町は本当に楽しいよ。よくあんなところで長く暮らしていたよね。

You shouldn’t cry, Anne; it isn’t becoming, for your nose and eyes get red, and then you seem all red.

泣いちゃいけないよ、アン。似合わないのよ。鼻と目が赤くなって、全身が赤く見えるよ。

I’d a perfectly scrumptious time in the Academy today.

scrumptious (楽しい) [形] extremely pleasant or attractive

Academy (学校) [名] an institution of higher learning

今日は学校でとても楽しい時間を過ごしたよ。

Our French professor is simply a duck.

duck (アヒル) [名] a type of bird

フランス語の先生はただのアヒルよ。

His moustache would give you kerwollowps of the heart.

moustache (口ひげ) [名] the hair growing on a man's upper lip

彼の口ひげを見たら、心臓がドキドキするよ。

Have you anything eatable around, Anne? I’m literally starving.

eatable (食べられる) [形] fit to be eaten

starving (飢え死にする) [動] suffer or die from lack of food

何か食べられるものはない? 文字通り飢え死にしそうだ。

Ah, I guessed likely Marilla ‘d load you up with cake.

load (たくさん持たせる) [動] put a lot of things on or in something

ああ、マリラがケーキをたくさん持たせてくれたんだな。

That’s why I called round.

call round (寄る) [動] visit someone's house

だから寄ったんだ。

Otherwise I’d have gone to the park to hear the band play with Frank Stockley. He boards same place as I do, and he’s a sport.

Otherwise (そうでなければ) [副] in a different way

band (バンド) [名] a group of musicians who play popular music together

Frank Stockley (フランク・ストックリー) [名] a character in the story

sport (スポーツマン) [名] a person who takes part in sports or other physical activities

そうでなければ、公園に行ってフランク・ストックリーとバンドの演奏を聴きに行ったんだ。彼は私と同じ場所に下宿していて、スポーツマンだ。

He noticed you in class today, and asked me who the red-headed girl was.

彼は今日クラスで君に気づいて、赤毛の女の子は誰かと私に尋ねた。

I told him you were an orphan that the Cuthberts had adopted, and nobody knew very much about what you’d been before that.”

私は君がカスバート家が養子にした孤児で、それ以前のことは誰もあまり知らないと彼に言ったんだ。」

Anne was wondering if, after all, solitude and tears were not more satisfactory than Josie Pye’s companionship when Jane and Ruby appeared, each with an inch of Queen’s color ribbon—purple and scarlet—pinned proudly to her coat.

companionship (交友) [名] the state of being with someone

アンは、結局のところ、孤独と涙がジョージー・パイの交友よりも満足のいくものではないだろうかと考えていたとき、ジェーンとルビーが現れ、それぞれが女王の色のリボン(紫と緋色)を誇らしげにコートにピンで留めていた。

As Josie was not “speaking” to Jane just then she had to subside into comparative harmlessness.

harmlessness (無害) [名] the quality of being harmless

ジョージーはそのときジェーンと「口をきいていなかった」ので、比較的無害な状態に落ち着かざるを得なかった。

“Well,” said Jane with a sigh, “I feel as if I’d lived many moons since the morning.

Well (ああ) [間] an expression of surprise, hesitation, or disgust

「ああ」とジェーンはため息をつき、「今朝から何ヶ月も生きた気分だよ。

I ought to be home studying my Virgil—that horrid old professor gave us twenty lines to start in on tomorrow.

Virgil (ウェルギリウス) [名] a Roman poet

家でウェルギリウスを勉強するべきなのに、あの恐ろしい老教授は明日から始めるために20行も宿題を出したのよ。

But I simply couldn’t settle down to study tonight.

でも、今夜は勉強に落ち着けなかった。

Anne, methinks I see the traces of tears.

methinks (思える) [動] it seems to me

アン、涙の跡があるように思えるが。

If you’ve been crying do own up.

own up (白状する) [動] to admit or confess something

もし泣いていたのなら、白状しなさい。

It will restore my self-respect, for I was shedding tears freely before Ruby came along.

self-respect (自尊心) [名] a feeling of deep pride and confidence in oneself

ルビーが来るまでは涙を流していたので、自尊心を取り戻すでしょう。

I don’t mind being a goose so much if somebody else is goosey, too.

goose (ガチョウ) [名] a large water bird

goosey (ガチョウのような) [形] like a goose

誰か他の人もガチョウなら、ガチョウであることもあまり気になりません。

Cake?

ケーキ?

You’ll give me a teeny piece, won’t you?

teeny (小さな) [形] very small

私に小さな一切れくれるでしょう?

Thank you.

ありがとう。

It has the real Avonlea flavor.”

flavor (風味) [名] the distinctive quality of a food or drink as perceived by the sense of taste and smell

本物のアヴォンリー風味があるよ。」

Ruby, perceiving the Queen’s calendar lying on the table, wanted to know if Anne meant to try for the gold medal.

perceive (見る) [動] to become aware of something through the senses

calendar (カレンダー) [名] a system for dividing time into days, weeks, and months

lie (置いてある) [動] to be in or move into a horizontal position

gold medal (金メダル) [名] a medal made of gold, typically awarded to the winner of a sporting event

ルビーは、テーブルの上に女王のカレンダーが置いてあるのを見て、アンが金メダルを目指すつもりかどうか知りたがった。

Anne blushed and admitted she was thinking of it.

アンは顔を赤らめ、そのつもりだと認めた。

“Oh, that reminds me,” said Josie, “Queen’s is to get one of the Avery scholarships after all.

Avery (エーブリー) [名] a surname

scholarship (奨学金) [名] a grant or payment made to support a student's education, awarded on the basis of academic or other achievement

「ああ、そういえば」とジョシーは言った、「クイーンズは結局、エーブリー奨学金の1つをもらうことになっているの。

The word came today.

word (知らせ) [名] a statement or remark

今日、その知らせが来たの。

Frank Stockley told me—his uncle is one of the board of governors, you know.

board of governors (理事) [名] a group of people who manage an organization

フランク・ストックリーが教えてくれたの、彼のおじは理事の1人なのよ。

It will be announced in the Academy tomorrow.”

be announced (発表される) [動] to make a public and formal statement about something

明日、アカデミーで発表されるよ。」

An Avery scholarship! Anne felt her heart beat more quickly, and the horizons of her ambition shifted and broadened as if by magic.

Avery scholarship (エーブリー奨学金) [名] a scholarship awarded to students who have demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to community service

shift (移り変わる) [動] to change from one thing to another

broaden (広がる) [動] to become wider or larger

エーブリー奨学金! アンは心臓が速く打つのを感じ、彼女の野心の地平線は魔法のように移り変わり、広がった。

Before Josie had told the news Anne’s highest pinnacle of aspiration had been a teacher’s provincial license, First Class, at the end of the year, and perhaps the medal!

highest (最高の) [形] of the greatest vertical extent

pinnacle (目標) [名] the most successful point, the culmination, or the highest point of development

aspiration (目標) [名] a hope or ambition of achieving something

provincial (州の) [形] of or relating to a province

medal (メダル) [名] a metal disc with an inscription or design, made to commemorate an event or awarded as a distinction

ジョージーからその知らせを聞く前は、アンの最高の目標は、年末に教員の州免許、一等を取得し、できればメダルをもらうことだった。

But now in one moment Anne saw herself winning the Avery scholarship, taking an Arts course at Redmond College, and graduating in a gown and mortar board, before the echo of Josie’s words had died away.

one moment (一瞬) [名] a very short period of time

win (獲得する) [動] be successful or victorious in (a contest or game)

take (受講する) [動] study or be taught a particular subject or course

graduate (卒業する) [動] successfully complete a course of study or training, especially a college or university course, and receive a diploma or other qualification

die away (消え去る) [動] become fainter or weaker until disappearing

しかし、今やアンは、ジョージの言葉の反響が消え去る前に、エーブリー奨学金を獲得し、レドモンド大学で芸術コースを受講し、ガウンとモルタルボードで卒業する自分を見た。

For the Avery scholarship was in English, and Anne felt that here her foot was on native heath.

native heath (故郷のヒース) [名] a place where one was born or grew up

エーブリー奨学金は英語で、アンはここで自分の足が故郷のヒースにあると感じた。

A wealthy manufacturer of New Brunswick had died and left part of his fortune to endow a large number of scholarships to be distributed among the various high schools and academies of the Maritime Provinces, according to their respective standings.

manufacturer (製造業者) [名] a person or company that makes goods for sale

fortune (財産) [名] a large amount of money or assets

endow (寄付する) [動] provide with a permanent fund or source of income

various (さまざまな) [形] different from each other

respective (それぞれの) [形] belonging or relating separately to each of two or more people or things

standing (立場) [名] position or status

ニューブランズウィックの裕福な製造業者が亡くなり、彼の財産の一部を残して、それぞれの立場に応じて、海洋諸州のさまざまな高校やアカデミーに配布される多数の奨学金を寄付した。

There had been much doubt whether one would be allotted to Queen’s, but the matter was settled at last, and at the end of the year the graduate who made the highest mark in English and English Literature would win the scholarship—two hundred and fifty dollars a year for four years at Redmond College.

be allotted to (割り当てられる) [動] be given or assigned to

be settled (決着がつく) [動] be decided or resolved

end of the year (年末) [名] the last day of the year

graduate (卒業生) [名] a person who has completed a course of study or training, especially a person who has completed an undergraduate degree program at a college or university

make the highest mark (最高点を獲得する) [動] get the highest score

English Literature (英文学) [名] the literature of England

two hundred and fifty dollars (250ドル) [名] an amount of money

a year (年間) [名] a period of 365 or 366 days

four years (4年間) [名] a period of time

Redmond College (レドモンド大学) [名] a university in Redmond, Washington, United States

クイーンズに割り当てられるかどうかについては多くの疑問があったが、ようやく決着がつき、年末には英語と英文学で最高点を獲得した卒業生が奨学金を獲得することになった。レドモンド大学で4年間、年間250ドルの奨学金だ。

No wonder that Anne went to bed that night with tingling cheeks!

tingling (ヒリヒリする) [形] having or causing a slight prickling or stinging sensation

アンがその夜、頬をヒリヒリさせながら寝床についたのも不思議ではない。

“I’ll win that scholarship if hard work can do it,” she resolved.

「努力でできるなら、その奨学金を勝ち取るよ」と彼女は決意した。

“Wouldn’t Matthew be proud if I got to be a B.A.?

be proud (誇らしく思う) [動] to be pleased about something you have done, something you own, or someone you know

B.A. (学士) [名] a bachelor's degree

「私が学士になったらマシューは誇らしく思うかしら?

Oh, it’s delightful to have ambitions.

ああ、野心を持つのは楽しいことだ。

I’m so glad I have such a lot.

a lot (たくさん) [名] a large number or amount

私にはたくさんあってとても嬉しい。

And there never seems to be any end to them—that’s the best of it.

そして、それらに終わりはないように思えるーそれが一番いいところだ。

Just as soon as you attain to one ambition you see another one glittering higher up still.

attain (達成する) [動] reach or achieve a goal

一つの野心を達成するとすぐに、さらに高く輝く別の野心が見えてくる。

It does make life so interesting.”

人生がとても面白くなる。」

Chapter XXXV: The Winter at Queen’s

第35章: クイーン学院の冬

Anne’s homesickness wore off, greatly helped in the wearing by her weekend visits home.

wear off (薄れる) [動] to gradually disappear or become less intense

greatly (大きく) [副] to a great extent

weekend (週末) [名] the end of the week

アンのホームシックは薄れていったが、週末に家を訪れることで、その薄れ具合は大きく助けられた。

As long as the open weather lasted the Avonlea students went out to Carmody on the new branch railway every Friday night.

open weather (良い天気) [名] weather that is not cloudy or rainy

every Friday night (毎週金曜日の夜) [名] the night of the day that is the sixth day of the week

branch railway (支線鉄道) [名] a railway line that diverges from a main line

天気が良い限り、アヴォンリー生は毎週金曜日の夜に新しい支線鉄道でカーモディに出かけた。

Diana and several other Avonlea young folks were generally on hand to meet them and they all walked over to Avonlea in a merry party.

ダイアナや他のアヴォンリーの若者たちがたいてい迎えにきていて、みんなで陽気な一団となってアヴォンリーまで歩いて帰った。

Anne thought those Friday evening gypsyings over the autumnal hills in the crisp golden air, with the homelights of Avonlea twinkling beyond, were the best and dearest hours in the whole week.

autumnal (秋の) [形] relating to autumn

twinkle (ちらちらと見える) [動] to shine or sparkle intermittently

アンは、金曜日の夕方、秋の丘を越えて、さわやかな黄金色の空気の中を、アヴォンリーの家の明かりが向こうにちらちらと見える中を歩くジプシーのような散歩が、一週間で一番楽しく、一番愛おしい時間だと思った。

Gilbert Blythe nearly always walked with Ruby Gillis and carried her satchel for her.

nearly always (ほとんどいつも) [副] on most occasions; in most cases

satchel (ランドセル) [名] a small bag with a long strap that you carry over your shoulder, especially one used by a schoolchild

ギルバート・ブライスはほとんどいつもルビー・ギリスと歩き、彼女のランドセルを持ってあげていた。

Ruby was a very handsome young lady, now thinking herself quite as grown up as she really was;

lady (娘) [名] a woman of good breeding, refinement, and gentle manners

grown up (大人) [名] a fully developed person

ルビーはとても美しい娘で、今では自分を実際の年齢と同じくらい大人だと思っている。

she wore her skirts as long as her mother would let her and did her hair up in town, though she had to take it down when she went home.

do up (結い上げる) [動] fasten or close

彼女は母親が許す限り長いスカートをはき、町では髪を結い上げていたが、家に帰るとほどかなければならなかった。

She had large, bright-blue eyes, a brilliant complexion, and a plump showy figure.

large (大きい) [形] of considerable or relatively great size, extent, or capacity

showy (人目を引く) [形] tending to attract attention because of being very bright, colorful, or unusual

彼女は大きくて明るい青い目をしており、肌はつややかで、ふくよかで人目を引く体型をしていた。

She laughed a great deal, was cheerful and good-tempered, and enjoyed the pleasant things of life frankly.

a great deal (よく) [名] a large amount

good-tempered (気立てのいい) [形] having a pleasant and friendly personality

彼女はよく笑い、陽気で気立てがよく、人生の楽しいことを率直に楽しんでいた。

“But I shouldn’t think she was the sort of girl Gilbert would like,” whispered Jane to Anne.

「でも、彼女はギルバートが好きになるような女の子ではないと思うよ」とジェーンはアンにささやいた。

Anne did not think so either, but she would not have said so for the Avery scholarship.

would not have said so (そうは言わなかった) [動] would not have said that

アンもそうは思わなかったが、エーブリー奨学金のためにそうは言わなかった。

She could not help thinking, too, that it would be very pleasant to have such a friend as Gilbert to jest and chatter with and exchange ideas about books and studies and ambitions.

彼女はまた、ギルバートのような友人がいて、冗談を言ったり、おしゃべりしたり、本や勉強や野望について意見を交換したりするのはとても楽しいだろうと考えずにはいられなかった。

Gilbert had ambitions, she knew, and Ruby Gillis did not seem the sort of person with whom such could be profitably discussed.

have ambition (野望がある) [動] have a strong desire to achieve something

sort of person (人物) [名] a human being regarded as an individual

with whom (~と) [前] used to show a relationship between two people or things

could be discussed (議論できる) [動] talk about something in detail, taking into account different ideas or opinions

profitably (有益に) [副] in a way that makes a profit

ギルバートには野望があることを彼女は知っていたが、ルビー・ギリスはそのようなことを有益に議論できるような人物には思えなかった。

There was no silly sentiment in Anne’s ideas concerning Gilbert.

There be no (全くなかった) [動] not exist

sentiment (感情) [名] a thought, view, or attitude

ギルバートに関するアンの考えには、愚かな感情は全くなかった。

Boys were to her, when she thought about them at all, merely possible good comrades.

comrade (仲間) [名] a person who shares in one's activities, occupation, etc.

彼女にとって男の子とは、もし考えるとしても、単に良い仲間になる可能性があるというだけだった。

If she and Gilbert had been friends she would not have cared how many other friends he had nor with whom he walked.

もし彼女とギルバートが友人だったなら、彼が他に何人の友人がいようと、誰と歩いていようと、彼女は気にしなかっただろう。

She had a genius for friendship;

have a genius for (才能がある) [動] be very good at something

彼女には友情の才能があった。

girl friends she had in plenty;

girl friend (女友達) [名] a female friend

彼女にはたくさんの女友達がいた。

but she had a vague consciousness that masculine friendship might also be a good thing to round out one’s conceptions of companionship and furnish broader standpoints of judgment and comparison.

masculine (男性の) [形] having qualities or appearance regarded as characteristic of men

round out (完成させる) [動] to make or become complete or whole

conception (概念) [名] the way in which something is perceived or regarded

furnish (提供する) [動] to provide or supply

standpoint (視点) [名] a position from which something is viewed or considered

しかし、彼女は男性との友情もまた、交友の概念を完成させ、判断と比較のより広い視点を提供する良いことかもしれないという漠然とした意識を持っていた。

Not that Anne could have put her feelings on the matter into just such clear definition.

put (定義する) [動] to express something in words

definition (定義) [名] a statement of the exact meaning of a word, especially in a dictionary

アンがこの件に関して自分の気持ちをそれほど明確に定義できたわけではない。

But she thought that if Gilbert had ever walked home with her from the train, over the crisp fields and along the ferny byways, they might have had many and merry and interesting conversations about the new world that was opening around them and their hopes and ambitions therein.

walk home (家まで歩く) [動] walk to one's home

byway (道) [名] a side road

しかし、もしギルバートが電車から降りて、さわやかな野原を越え、シダの茂る道を歩いて家まで一緒に帰ってくれたら、二人の周りに開けていく新しい世界や、その中での希望や野望について、楽しく興味深い会話ができただろうと思った。

Gilbert was a clever young fellow, with his own thoughts about things and a determination to get the best out of life and put the best into it.

ギルバートは賢い若者で、物事について自分なりの考えを持ち、人生から最高のものを得て、最高のものを人生に注ぎ込む決意を持っていた。

Ruby Gillis told Jane Andrews that she didn’t understand half the things Gilbert Blythe said;

ルビー・ギリスはジェーン・アンドリュースに、ギルバート・ブライスが言っていることの半分も理解できないと言った。

he talked just like Anne Shirley did when she had a thoughtful fit on and for her part she didn’t think it any fun to be bothering about books and that sort of thing when you didn’t have to.

have a thoughtful fit (考え込む) [動] to be in a state of deep thought

for her part (彼女の側では) [副] as far as she is concerned

bother about (気にかける) [動] to be concerned or worried about

sort of (~のような) [副] to some extent; rather

彼はアン・シャーリーが考え込んでいるときのように話し、彼女は、本やそういったことを、必要もないのに気にかけるのは、ちっとも楽しくないと思った。

Frank Stockley had lots more dash and go, but then he wasn’t half as good-looking as Gilbert and she really couldn’t decide which she liked best!

lots more (もっとたくさん) [名] a large amount or number

dash (威勢) [名] a small amount of something added to something else

go (行動力) [名] the ability or willingness to act

フランク・ストックリーはもっと威勢がよく、行動力があったが、ギルバートの半分もハンサムではなかったし、どちらがより好きなのか本当に決めることができなかった。

In the Academy Anne gradually drew a little circle of friends about her, thoughtful, imaginative, ambitious students like herself.

gradually (徐々に) [副] slowly or by degrees

draw (広げる) [動] to make or produce a picture with a pencil, pen, or crayon

ambitious (野心的な) [形] having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed

アカデミーでアンは、自分と同じように思慮深く、想像力に富み、野心的な生徒たちと、少しずつ友達の輪を広げていった。

With the “rose-red” girl, Stella Maynard, and the “dream girl,” Priscilla Grant, she soon became intimate, finding the latter pale spiritual-looking maiden to be full to the brim of mischief and pranks and fun, while the vivid, black-eyed Stella had a heartful of wistful dreams and fancies, as aerial and rainbow-like as Anne’s own.

rose-red (バラ色の) [形] of a color intermediate between red and pink

Stella Maynard (ステラ・メイナード) [名] a girl's name

dream girl (夢見る少女) [名] a girl who is very attractive or charming

Priscilla Grant (プリシラ・グラント) [名] a girl's name

spiritual (霊的な) [形] of, relating to, or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things

full to the brim (いっぱい) [形] as full as possible

prank (悪ふざけ) [名] a practical joke or mischievous act

Stella (ステラ) [名] a girl's name

heartful (満ちた) [形] full of strong feeling

rainbow-like (虹のような) [形] resembling a rainbow

バラ色の」少女ステラ・メイナードと「夢見る少女」プリシラ・グラントと、彼女はすぐに親しくなり、後者の青白い霊的な外見の乙女が、いたずらや悪ふざけや楽しみでいっぱいなのを発見し、一方、生き生きとした黒い目のステラは、アン自身と同じように、空気のように虹のような、切ない夢と空想に満ちていた。

After the Christmas holidays the Avonlea students gave up going home on Fridays and settled down to hard work.

Christmas holidays (クリスマス休暇) [名] the period around Christmas when schools and many businesses are closed

hard work (勉強) [名] a lot of effort or endurance

クリスマス休暇の後、アヴォンリーの生徒たちは金曜日に帰宅するのをあきらめ、勉強に励むようになった。

By this time all the Queen’s scholars had gravitated into their own places in the ranks and the various classes had assumed distinct and settled shadings of individuality.

Queen's scholar (クイーン学院の生徒) [名] a student at Queen's College

own place (自分の居場所) [名] the place where one belongs

rank (階級) [名] a position in a social hierarchy

assume (持つ) [動] take on or adopt

distinct (はっきりとした) [形] clearly different or separate

individuality (個性) [名] the quality or character of a particular person or thing that distinguishes it from others

この頃には、クイーン学院の生徒たちは皆、自分の居場所を見つけ、各学年ははっきりとした個性を持つようになっていた。

Certain facts had become generally accepted.

ある事実が一般的に受け入れられるようになっていた。

It was admitted that the medal contestants had practically narrowed down to three—Gilbert Blythe, Anne Shirley, and Lewis Wilson;

contestant (候補) [名] a person who takes part in a competition

narrow down (絞る) [動] to reduce the number of things that are being considered

Lewis Wilson (ルイス・ウィルソン) [名] a character in the story

メダル候補はギルバート・ブライス、アン・シャーリー、ルイス・ウィルソンの3人に絞られたと認められた。

the Avery scholarship was more doubtful, any one of a certain six being a possible winner.

Avery scholarship (エイヴリー奨学金) [名] a scholarship named after Avery

any one (誰も) [名] any person

possible (可能性のある) [形] that may happen or be true

winner (勝者) [名] a person who wins

エイヴリー奨学金はもっと疑わしく、ある6人の誰もが勝者になる可能性があった。

The bronze medal for mathematics was considered as good as won by a fat, funny little up-country boy with a bumpy forehead and a patched coat.

bronze medal (銅メダル) [名] a medal made of bronze

mathematics (数学) [名] the study of numbers, shapes, and space using reason and logic

up-country (田舎の) [形] in or relating to the country

bumpy (でこぼこの) [形] having an uneven surface

patched (つぎはぎの) [形] having a patch or patches

数学の銅メダルは、でこぼこの額とつぎはぎのコートを着た、太った、おかしな田舎の少年が勝ったも同然だと考えられていた。

Ruby Gillis was the handsomest girl of the year at the Academy;

the handsomest (一番の美人) [形] the most attractive

the year (今年) [名] the period of time from January 1 to December 31

the Academy (アカデミー) [名] a school for special training in a particular field

ルビー・ギリスはアカデミーで今年一番の美人だった。

in the Second Year classes Stella Maynard carried off the palm for beauty, with small but critical minority in favor of Anne Shirley.

carry off (優勝する) [動] to win or gain something

small (少数派) [形] not large or big

minority (少数派) [名] the smaller number or part

2年生ではステラ・メイナードが美しさで優勝したが、少数派ながら批判的な少数派がアン・シャーリーを支持した。

Ethel Marr was admitted by all competent judges to have the most stylish modes of hair-dressing, and Jane Andrews—plain, plodding, conscientious Jane—carried off the honors in the domestic science course.

Ethel Marr (エセル・マー) [名] a person's name

competent (有能な) [形] having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully

mode (モード) [名] a way or manner in which something happens or is done

hair-dressing (髪型) [名] the activity of cutting, styling, and arranging hair

plodding (勤勉な) [形] working slowly and steadily

honor (優等賞) [名] a special award or distinction

エセル・マーは、すべての有能な審査員から最もスタイリッシュな髪型をしていると認められ、ジェーン・アンドリュース--地味で、勤勉で、良心的なジェーン--は家政科で優等賞を獲得した。

Even Josie Pye attained a certain preeminence as the sharpest-tongued young lady in attendance at Queen’s.

preeminence (卓越性) [名] the state of being superior to all others

sharpest-tongued (口が悪い) [形] speaking in a rude or unkind way

young lady (若い女性) [名] a young woman

in attendance (通う) [動] go regularly to a place

Queen's (クイーン校) [名] a school

ジョージー・パイでさえ、クイーン校に通う生徒の中で最も口が悪い若い女性として、ある種の卓越性を獲得した。

So it may be fairly stated that Miss Stacy’s old pupils held their own in the wider arena of the academical course.

fairly (公正に) [副] justly or impartially

hold one's own (自分の地位を保つ) [動] to maintain one's position or situation

wider (より広い) [形] having a greater width

arena (分野) [名] a field of activity

academical course (アカデミックコース) [名] a course of study at a college or university

だから、ステイシー先生の昔の生徒たちは、アカデミックコースのより広い分野で自分たちの地位を保っていたと言っても過言ではないだろう。

Anne worked hard and steadily.

work (勉強する) [動] to study or read

アンは熱心に、着実に勉強した。

Her rivalry with Gilbert was as intense as it had ever been in Avonlea school, although it was not known in the class at large, but somehow the bitterness had gone out of it.

ギルバートとの競争は、クラス全体には知られていなかったが、アヴォンリー校時代と同じくらい激しいものだった。しかし、どういうわけか、その競争から苦々しさは消え去っていた。

Anne no longer wished to win for the sake of defeating Gilbert; rather, for the proud consciousness of a well-won victory over a worthy foeman.

defeat (負かす) [動] win a victory over

アンはもはやギルバートを負かすために勝ちたいとは思っていなかった。むしろ、立派な敵に勝利したという誇りある意識のためだった。

It would be worth while to win, but she no longer thought life would be insupportable if she did not.

be worth while (価値がある) [動] be worth the time or effort spent

be insupportable (耐えられない) [動] too extreme to be endured

勝つことは価値のあることだが、勝たなければ人生が耐えられないとは思わなくなった。

In spite of lessons the students found opportunities for pleasant times.

勉強にもかかわらず、生徒たちは楽しい時間を見つけていた。

Anne spent many of her spare hours at Beechwood and generally ate her Sunday dinners there and went to church with Miss Barry.

spare (暇な) [形] not in regular use

go to church (教会に行く) [動] attend a religious service at a church

アンは暇な時間の多くをビーチウッドで過ごし、日曜日の夕食はたいていそこで食べ、ミス・バリーと教会に行った。

The latter was, as she admitted, growing old, but her black eyes were not dim nor the vigor of her tongue in the least abated.

grow old (年をとる) [動] to become old

dim (かすむ) [動] to make or become less bright

abate (衰える) [動] to become less in amount, degree, or intensity

後者は、彼女が認めているように、年をとっていたが、彼女の黒い目はかすんでおらず、彼女の舌の活力も少しも衰えていなかった。

But she never sharpened the latter on Anne, who continued to be a prime favorite with the critical old lady.

sharpen (鋭くする) [動] make or become sharp

prime (一番) [形] of the highest quality

favorite (お気に入り) [名] a person or thing that you like a lot

しかし、彼女は批判的な老婦人の一番のお気に入りであり続けたアンに対して、後者を鋭くすることはなかった。

“That Anne-girl improves all the time,” she said.

「あのアンの娘はいつも成長している」と彼女は言った。

“I get tired of other girls—there is such a provoking and eternal sameness about them.

provoke (腹立たしく) [動] to cause someone to become angry or annoyed

sameness (変わらないもの) [名] the quality of being the same

「私は他の女の子には飽き飽きしている。彼女たちには、とても腹立たしく、永遠に変わらないものがある。

Anne has as many shades as a rainbow and every shade is the prettiest while it lasts.

アンには虹のようにたくさんの色合いがあって、どの色合いも続く間は一番きれいなんだ。

I don’t know that she is as amusing as she was when she was a child, but she makes me love her and I like people who make me love them.

彼女が子供の頃のように面白いかどうかはわからないが、彼女は私に彼女を愛させてくれるし、私は私に彼らを愛させてくれる人が好きだ。

It saves me so much trouble in making myself love them.”

save (省く) [動] prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

彼らを愛するのにとても手間が省ける。」

Then, almost before anybody realized it, spring had come;

そして、誰もが気付く前に、春が来た。

out in Avonlea the Mayflowers were peeping pinkly out on the sere barrens where snow-wreaths lingered;

pinkly (ピンク色に) [副] in a pink manner

snow-wreath (雪の花輪) [名] a ring or circle of snow

アヴォンリーでは、雪の花輪が残る荒れ地にメイフラワーがピンク色に顔をのぞかせていた。

and the “mist of green” was on the woods and in the valleys.

そして「緑の霧」が森や谷にかかっていた。

But in Charlottetown harassed Queen’s students thought and talked only of examinations.

harass (悩ます) [動] to subject to aggressive pressure or intimidation

しかし、シャーロッタウンでは、クイーン学院の生徒たちは試験のことしか考えず、話さなかった。

“It doesn’t seem possible that the term is nearly over,” said Anne.

「もうすぐ学期が終わるなんて信じられないよ」とアンは言った。

“Why, last fall it seemed so long to look forward to—a whole winter of studies and classes.

last fall (去年の秋) [名] the autumn of the previous year

whole winter (冬の間ずっと) [名] the entire season of winter

「去年の秋は、冬の間ずっと勉強や授業があるなんて、とても長い時間に思えたのに。

And here we are, with the exams looming up next week.

here we are (もう) [間] used to express that something has arrived or happened

それがもう来週には試験が迫っているなんて。

Girls, sometimes I feel as if those exams meant everything, but when I look at the big buds swelling on those chestnut trees and the misty blue air at the end of the streets they don’t seem half so important.”

bud (蕾) [名] an undeveloped or immature flower

chestnut tree (栗の木) [名] a deciduous tree that produces edible nuts

misty (靄) [形] filled or obscured with mist

ねえ、時々試験が全てのように思えるけど、栗の木の大きな蕾や通りの端の青い靄を見ると、試験なんて半分も重要じゃないように思えるよ」

Jane and Ruby and Josie, who had dropped in, did not take this view of it.

drop in (立ち寄る) [動] visit someone or somewhere without an appointment

take this view of it (そう考える) [動] have a particular opinion about something

ジェーンとルビーとジョージーもそこにいたが、彼女たちはそうは考えていなかった。

To them the coming examinations were constantly very important indeed—far more important than chestnut buds or Maytime hazes.

coming (来る) [形] approaching; about to happen

constantly (常に) [副] continuously over a period of time; always

chestnut (栗) [名] a tree that produces edible nuts

Maytime (五月) [名] the month of May

haze (霞) [名] a slight obscuration of the lower atmosphere, typically caused by fine suspended particles

彼女たちにとって、来る試験は常にとても重要で、栗の蕾や五月の霞よりもずっと重要だった。

It was all very well for Anne, who was sure of passing at least, to have her moments of belittling them, but when your whole future depended on them—as the girls truly thought theirs did—you could not regard them philosophically.

be sure of (確実である) [動] to be certain about something

belittle (軽視する) [動] to make something seem less important than it really is

depend on (かかっている) [動] to be controlled or determined by something

regard (考える) [動] to think of or consider something in a particular way

philosophically (哲学的に) [副] in a way that relates to philosophy

少なくとも合格は確実なアンが、試験を軽視するのは勝手だが、自分の将来が全て試験にかかっている時、彼女たちは本当にそう思っていたのだが、そんな時に試験を哲学的に考えることはできない。

“I’ve lost seven pounds in the last two weeks,” sighed Jane.

lose (痩せる) [動] become thinner

seven pounds (七ポンド) [名] a unit of weight

last two weeks (この二週間) [名] the two weeks immediately before the present time

「この二週間で七ポンドも痩せちゃった」とジェーンはため息をついた。

“It’s no use to say don’t worry. I will worry.

「心配するななんて言っても無駄よ。心配するよ。

Worrying helps you some—it seems as if you were doing something when you’re worrying.

心配することは多少は役に立つよ。心配している時は何かしているように見えるのよ。

It would be dreadful if I failed to get my license after going to Queen’s all winter and spending so much money.”

spend (使う) [動] pay out (money) in buying or hiring goods or services

冬の間ずっとクイーンズに通って、あんなにお金を使ったのに、資格が取れなかったらひどいことになるよ。」

“I don’t care,” said Josie Pye.

「私は気にしないよ」とジョージー・パイは言った。

“If I don’t pass this year I’m coming back next.

「今年合格しなくても、来年また来ればいいのよ。

My father can afford to send me.

afford (余裕がある) [動] have enough money to pay for

父は私を送る余裕があるよ。

Anne, Frank Stockley says that Professor Tremaine said Gilbert Blythe was sure to get the medal and that Emily Clay would likely win the Avery scholarship.”

Professor Tremaine (トレメイン教授) [名] a professor in the story

Emily Clay (エミリー・クレイ) [名] a girl in the story

Avery scholarship (エイブリー奨学金) [名] a scholarship in the story

アン、フランク・ストックリーが言うには、トレメイン教授がギルバート・ブライスは確実にメダルをとるだろうし、エミリー・クレイはエイブリー奨学金をとるだろうと言っていたそうよ。」

“That may make me feel badly tomorrow, Josie,” laughed Anne, “but just now I honestly feel that as long as I know the violets are coming out all purple down in the hollow below Green Gables and that little ferns are poking their heads up in Lovers’ Lane, it’s not a great deal of difference whether I win the Avery or not.

feel badly (気分が悪くなる) [動] to feel sick or ill

come out (咲く) [動] to appear or become visible

poke (頭をもたげる) [動] to push or jab with a pointed object

Lovers' Lane (恋人の小道) [名] the name of a path

it's not a great deal of difference (大した違いではない) [句] it doesn't matter very much

Avery (エイブリー) [名] the name of a scholarship

「明日はそう思うかもしれないよ、ジョージー」とアンは笑った。「でも今は正直に、グリーン・ゲイブルズの下のくぼみにスミレが紫色に咲き、恋人の小道に小さなシダが頭をもたげているのを知っている限り、エイブリーを勝ち取るかどうかは大した違いではないと思うの。

I’ve done my best and I begin to understand what is meant by the ‘joy of the strife.’

begin to (分かり始める) [動] to start to do something

私はベストを尽くしたのよ。そして「闘争の喜び」とはどういうことか分かり始めているよ。

Next to trying and winning, the best thing is trying and failing.

next to (よりも) [前] immediately after or beside

努力して勝つことよりも、努力して失敗することの方が良い。

Girls, don’t talk about exams!

娘たち、試験の話はよせ!

Look at that arch of pale green sky over those houses and picture to yourself what it must look like over the purply-dark beech-woods back of Avonlea.”

pale green (淡い緑) [形] a light shade of green

picture (想像する) [動] form a mental image of

purply-dark (紫がかった暗い) [形] a dark shade of purple

beech-woods (ブナの森) [名] a forest of beech trees

back of (後ろ) [名] the part of something that is farthest from the front

あの家々の上の淡い緑の空のアーチを見て、アヴォンリーの後ろの紫がかった暗いブナの森の上にどんな風に見えるか想像してみて。」

“What are you going to wear for commencement, Jane?” asked Ruby practically.

commencement (卒業式) [名] the ceremony of graduating

「卒業式には何を着るの、ジェーン?」とルビーは現実的な質問をした。

Jane and Josie both answered at once and the chatter drifted into a side eddy of fashions.

drift (流れる) [動] to be carried along by a current of air or water

ジェーンとジョシーは同時に答え、おしゃべりはファッションの話題に流れた。

But Anne, with her elbows on the window sill, her soft cheek laid against her clasped hands, and her eyes filled with visions, looked out unheedingly across city roof and spire to that glorious dome of sunset sky and wove her dreams of a possible future from the golden tissue of youth’s own optimism.

unheedingly (ぼんやりと) [副] without paying attention

dome (ドーム) [名] a rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure

weave (織り上げる) [動] make something by interlacing strands of fabric, wool, or other material

optimism (楽観主義) [名] hopefulness and confidence about the future or the success of something

しかしアンは、窓枠に肘をつき、柔らかい頬を握りしめた手に当て、目を輝かせながら、街の屋根や尖塔を越えて、夕焼けの空の壮大なドームをぼんやりと眺め、若者特有の楽観主義の黄金の布から、ありうる未来の夢を織り上げていた。

All the Beyond was hers with its possibilities lurking rosily in the oncoming years—each year a rose of promise to be woven into an immortal chaplet.

All the Beyond (すべての未来) [名] the future

hers (彼女のもの) [代] belonging to or connected with a female person or animal previously mentioned

rosily (バラ色に) [副] in a very positive way

oncoming (来る) [形] approaching or about to arrive

immortal (不滅の) [形] living forever; never dying or decaying

chaplet (花冠) [名] a wreath or garland for the head

すべての未来は彼女のものであり、その可能性は来る年月にバラ色に潜んでいるのだったー毎年、不滅の花冠に編み込まれる約束のバラである。

Chapter XXXVI: The Glory and the Dream

第36章: 栄光と夢

On the morning when the final results of all the examinations were to be posted on the bulletin board at Queen’s, Anne and Jane walked down the street together.

on the morning (朝) [名] the period of a day from sunrise to noon

final result (最終結果) [名] the outcome of a contest or other event

be to be posted (掲示される) [動] to be put up in a public place

bulletin board (掲示板) [名] a board on which notices or advertisements are displayed

walk down (歩く) [動] to move at a regular and fairly slow pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, never having both feet off the ground at once

すべての試験の最終結果がクイーンズの掲示板に掲示される朝、アンとジェーンは一緒に通りを歩いた。

Jane was smiling and happy;

ジェーンは笑顔で幸せそうだった。

examinations were over and she was comfortably sure she had made a pass at least;

be comfortably sure (確信がある) [動] to be certain about something

make a pass (合格する) [動] to be successful in a test or examination

試験は終わり、彼女は少なくとも合格したという確信があった。

further considerations troubled Jane not at all;

consideration (考慮) [名] thinking about the possible effects of an action

ジェーンは、それ以上のことは全く気にしていなかった。

she had no soaring ambitions and consequently was not affected with the unrest attendant thereon.

unrest (不安) [名] a state of anxiety or disturbance

attendant (付随する) [形] accompanying or following as a result

彼女には高く舞い上がる野心などなく、その結果、それに伴う不安に影響されることもなかった。

For we pay a price for everything we get or take in this world;

pay a price (代償を払う) [動] suffer a loss or other unpleasant consequence of an action or decision

私たちはこの世で得たり取ったりするものすべてに代償を払う。

and although ambitions are well worth having, they are not to be cheaply won, but exact their dues of work and self-denial, anxiety and discouragement.

cheaply (安く) [副] at a low price

work (努力) [名] effort exerted to do or accomplish something

self-denial (自己否定) [名] the refusal to satisfy one's own needs

discouragement (落胆) [名] the action of discouraging someone or the state of being discouraged

野心を持つことは価値のあることだが、安く手に入るものではなく、努力や自己否定、不安や落胆を伴う。

Anne was pale and quiet; in ten more minutes she would know who had won the medal and who the Avery.

Avery (エイヴリー) [名] a surname of English origin

アンは青ざめて静かだった。あと10分で誰がメダルを獲得し、誰がエイヴリーを獲得するかわかる。

Beyond those ten minutes there did not seem, just then, to be anything worth being called Time.

beyond (以外) [前] on the farther side of

be called (と呼ばれる) [動] have a certain name

その10分以外には、時間と呼ばれるに値するものは何もないように思えた。

“Of course you’ll win one of them anyhow,” said Jane, who couldn’t understand how the faculty could be so unfair as to order it otherwise.

couldn't understand (理解できなかった) [動] be unable to understand

faculty (教師) [名] the teaching staff of a university or college

unfair (不公平な) [形] not just or impartial; biased

order (命令する) [動] give an authoritative command or instruction to do something

「もちろん、どっちか一つは勝つよ」とジェーンは言った。教師がそれ以外にどうやって不公平にできるのか理解できなかった。

“I have not hope of the Avery,” said Anne.

have not hope (期待していない) [動] to want something to happen or be true and think that it is possible

「エイヴリーは期待していないよ」とアンは言った。

“Everybody says Emily Clay will win it.

「みんなエミリー・クレイが勝つって言ってる。

And I’m not going to march up to that bulletin board and look at it before everybody.

それに、みんなの前で掲示板まで歩いて行って見ようとは思わないよ。

I haven’t the moral courage.

私にはそんな勇気はないよ。

I’m going straight to the girls’ dressing room.

go straight (直行する) [動] go directly

dressing room (更衣室) [名] a room where people change their clothes

私は女子更衣室に直行するよ。

You must read the announcements and then come and tell me, Jane.

announcement (発表) [名] a public and formal statement about something

あなたは発表を読んで、それから私に教えに来なくてはいけないよ、ジェーン。

And I implore you in the name of our old friendship to do it as quickly as possible.

そして、私は私たちの古い友情の名において、できるだけ早くそれをするようにあなたに懇願する。

If I have failed just say so, without trying to break it gently;

もし私が失敗したのなら、遠回しに言うのではなく、そう言ってください。

and whatever you do don’t sympathize with me.

そして、何があっても私に同情しないでください。

Promise me this, Jane.”

約束して、ジェーン」

Jane promised solemnly; but, as it happened, there was no necessity for such a promise.

necessity (必要性) [名] the quality or state of being necessary

ジェーンは厳かに約束したが、たまたま、そのような約束の必要はなかった。

When they went up the entrance steps of Queen’s they found the hall full of boys who were carrying Gilbert Blythe around on their shoulders and yelling at the tops of their voices, “Hurrah for Blythe, Medalist!”

entrance (玄関) [名] an opening allowing access and vision

carry (担ぐ) [動] move or take something from one place to another

yell (叫ぶ) [動] speak or shout loudly

Medalist (メダリスト) [名] a person who has won a medal in a sport or other competition

クイーン学院の玄関の階段を上ると、ホールはギルバート・ブライスを肩に担ぎ、「ブライス、メダリスト、万歳!」と大声で叫んでいる少年たちでいっぱいだった。

For a moment Anne felt one sickening pang of defeat and disappointment.

一瞬、アンは敗北と失望の吐き気を催すような痛みを感じた。

So she had failed and Gilbert had won!

つまり、彼女は失敗し、ギルバートが勝ったのだ!

Well, Matthew would be sorry—he had been so sure she would win.

マシューは残念がるだろう。彼は彼女が勝つと確信していた。

And then!

and then (そして) [接] after that; afterwards

そして!

Somebody called out:

誰かが叫んだ。

“Three cheers for Miss Shirley, winner of the Avery!”

three cheers (万歳三唱) [名] a set of three shouts of "hurrah" or "hip-hip-hooray"

Miss Shirley (シャーリーさん) [名] a young woman

winner (受賞者) [名] a person who has won something

the Avery (エヴェリー賞) [名] a prize

「エヴェリー賞受賞者、シャーリーさんに万歳三唱!」

“Oh, Anne,” gasped Jane, as they fled to the girls’ dressing room amid hearty cheers.

hearty (心からの) [形] showing warmth or affection

cheer (歓声) [名] a shout of encouragement or praise

「ああ、アン」ジェーンは息を切らして言った。彼女たちは心からの歓声の中、女子更衣室に逃げ込んだ。

“Oh, Anne I’m so proud!

「ああ、アン、とても誇らしいよ!

Isn’t it splendid?”

すばらしいことね?」

And then the girls were around them and Anne was the center of a laughing, congratulating group.

center (中心) [名] the middle point of something

そして、少女たちが彼女たちの周りに集まり、アンは笑い、祝福する集団の中心になった。

Her shoulders were thumped and her hands shaken vigorously.

thump (ドンと叩く) [動] to hit or strike with a dull sound

shake (握る) [動] to move or cause to move up and down or from side to side with small rapid movements

彼女の肩はドンと叩かれ、手は激しく握られた。

She was pushed and pulled and hugged and among it all she managed to whisper to Jane:

hug (抱きしめる) [動] put one's arms around (someone) as a sign of affection

彼女は押されたり、引っ張られたり、抱きしめられたりしたが、その中でなんとかジェーンにささやいた。

“Oh, won’t Matthew and Marilla be pleased!

「ああ、マシューとマリラは喜ぶよ!

I must write the news home right away.”

すぐに家に知らせを書かなくては。」

Commencement was the next important happening.

卒業式は次の重要な出来事だった。

The exercises were held in the big assembly hall of the Academy.

exercise (式典) [名] a ceremony

assembly hall (講堂) [名] a large room in a school where pupils gather for assemblies, etc.

式典はアカデミーの大きな講堂で行われた。

Addresses were given, essays read, songs sung, the public award of diplomas, prizes and medals made.

diploma (卒業証書) [名] a document issued by an educational institution certifying that a particular person has earned a degree or completed a course of study

prize (賞) [名] a reward for doing something well

挨拶があり、論文が読まれ、歌が歌われ、卒業証書、賞、メダルの授与が行われた。

Matthew and Marilla were there, with eyes and ears for only one student on the platform—a tall girl in pale green, with faintly flushed cheeks and starry eyes, who read the best essay and was pointed out and whispered about as the Avery winner.

flushed (赤らめた) [形] reddened

マシューとマリラはそこにいて、壇上のただ一人の生徒に目と耳を向けていた。淡い緑色の服を着た背の高い少女で、ほのかに頬を赤らめ、星のような目をしており、最優秀論文を読み上げ、指さされ、エイブリー賞受賞者だとささやかれた。

“Reckon you’re glad we kept her, Marilla?” whispered Matthew, speaking for the first time since he had entered the hall, when Anne had finished her essay.

finish (読み終える) [動] to bring to an end

「彼女を預かってよかったと思うかい、マリラ?」とマシューは、アンが論文を読み終えたとき、講堂に入って以来初めて口を開いた。

“It’s not the first time I’ve been glad,” retorted Marilla.

be not the first time (初めてではない) [動] have happened before

「よかったと思うのはこれが初めてではないよ」とマリラは言い返した。

“You do like to rub things in, Matthew Cuthbert.”

「あなたは物事をこすりつけるのが好きね、マシュー・カスバート」

Miss Barry, who was sitting behind them, leaned forward and poked Marilla in the back with her parasol.

poke (つつく) [動] push or jab with a finger or pointed object

後ろに座っていたバリーさんは身を乗り出し、日傘でマリラの背中をつついた。

“Aren’t you proud of that Anne-girl? I am,” she said.

「あのアンを誇りに思わない? 私は誇りに思うよ」と彼女は言った。

Anne went home to Avonlea with Matthew and Marilla that evening.

その夜、アンはマシューとマリラと一緒にアヴォンリーに帰った。

She had not been home since April and she felt that she could not wait another day.

be home (家に帰る) [動] be in one's own home

彼女は4月以来家に帰っていなかったし、もう一日も待てないと感じていた。

The apple blossoms were out and the world was fresh and young.

be out (咲く) [動] to be in bloom

リンゴの花が咲き、世界は新鮮で若々しかった。

Diana was at Green Gables to meet her.

ダイアナは彼女に会うためにグリーン・ゲイブルズにいた。

In her own white room, where Marilla had set a flowering house rose on the window sill, Anne looked about her and drew a long breath of happiness.

flowering (花を咲かせた) [形] producing flowers

sill (窓辺) [名] the flat piece at the bottom of a window

マリラが窓辺に花を咲かせたバラを置いた自分の白い部屋で、アンは周りを見回し、幸せそうに長い息を吸った。

“Oh, Diana, it’s so good to be back again.

「ああ、ダイアナ、また戻って来れて本当に嬉しいよ。

It’s so good to see those pointed firs coming out against the pink sky—and that white orchard and the old Snow Queen.

come out (映える) [動] become visible

あの尖ったモミの木がピンクの空に映えて見えるのを見るのは本当にいいわーそれにあの白い果樹園と古い雪の女王。

Isn’t the breath of the mint delicious?

ミントの香りはおいしくない?

And that tea rose—why, it’s a song and a hope and a prayer all in one.

tea rose (ティーローズ) [名] a type of rose

そしてあのティーローズーなぜかしら、歌と希望と祈りが一つになったみたい。

And it’s good to see you again, Diana!”

そしてまたあなたに会えて嬉しいよ、ダイアナ!」

“I thought you liked that Stella Maynard better than me,” said Diana reproachfully.

better (より) [形] to a higher standard or more advanced degree

「あなたは私よりステラ・メイナードの方が好きなんだと思ってたよ」とダイアナは非難するように言った。

“Josie Pye told me you did.

「ジョージー・パイがそう言ってたよ。

Josie said you were infatuated with her.”

be infatuated with (夢中である) [動] be extremely fond of

ジョージーによるとあなたは彼女に夢中なんだって。」

Anne laughed and pelted Diana with the faded “June lilies” of her bouquet.

pelt (投げつける) [動] throw something at someone or something with great force

アンは笑って、花束の中のしおれた「六月のユリ」をダイアナに投げつけた。

“Stella Maynard is the dearest girl in the world except one and you are that one, Diana,” she said.

「ステラ・メイナードは世界で一番愛すべき女の子よ、でも一人だけ例外がいて、それがあなたなのよ、ダイアナ」と彼女は言った。

“I love you more than ever—and I’ve so many things to tell you.

「あなたを今まで以上に愛してるよ、そしてあなたに話したいことがたくさんあるのよ。

But just now I feel as if it were joy enough to sit here and look at you.

でも今はここに座ってあなたを見ているだけで十分幸せだよ。

I’m tired, I think—tired of being studious and ambitious.

studious (勉強熱心な) [形] devoted to study or reading

疲れたんだと思う、勉強熱心で野心的であることに疲れたんだ。

I mean to spend at least two hours tomorrow lying out in the orchard grass, thinking of absolutely nothing.”

lie out (寝転ぶ) [動] to lie down in a comfortable position

absolutely nothing (何も) [名] not anything; no single thing

明日は少なくとも二時間は果樹園の草の上に寝転んで、何も考えずに過ごすつもりよ。」

“You’ve done splendidly, Anne.

「よくやったよ、アン。

I suppose you won’t be teaching now that you’ve won the Avery?”

エーブリー賞をとったから、もう教師はしないでしょうね?」

“No. I’m going to Redmond in September. Doesn’t it seem wonderful?

wonderful (素敵な) [形] extremely good; excellent

「いいえ、九月にはレドモンドに行くの。素敵だと思わない?

I’ll have a brand new stock of ambition laid in by that time after three glorious, golden months of vacation.

have a stock of (蓄える) [動] to have a supply of something

三ヶ月の輝かしい黄金の休暇を過ごしたら、その頃には新しい野心が芽生えているでしょう。

Jane and Ruby are going to teach.

ジェーンとルビーは教師になるつもりよ。

Isn’t it splendid to think we all got through even to Moody Spurgeon and Josie Pye?”

ムーディ・スパージョンやジョージー・パイまで全員合格したなんて、素晴らしいことだと思わない?」

“The Newbridge trustees have offered Jane their school already,” said Diana.

「ニューブリッジの理事会はジェーンにもう学校を任せると申し出ているのよ」とダイアナが言った。

“Gilbert Blythe is going to teach, too. He has to.

「ギルバート・ブライスも教師になるんだって。彼はそうしなきゃならないの。

His father can’t afford to send him to college next year, after all, so he means to earn his own way through.

結局、彼のお父さんは来年彼を大学に行かせる余裕がないんだって、だから彼は自分で稼いで通うつもりなの。

I expect he’ll get the school here if Miss Ames decides to leave.”

get (受け持つ) [動] to receive or be given something

エイムズ先生が辞めることに決めたら、彼がここを受け持つことになると思うよ。」

Anne felt a queer little sensation of dismayed surprise.

アンは困惑した驚きの奇妙な感覚を感じた。

She had not known this;

彼女はこれを知らなかったので、

she had expected that Gilbert would be going to Redmond also.

ギルバートもレドモンドに行くものと思っていた。

What would she do without their inspiring rivalry?

inspiring (刺激的な) [形] having the effect of inspiring

彼らの刺激的な競争がなければ、彼女はどうするだろうか?

Would not work, even at a coeducational college with a real degree in prospect, be rather flat without her friend the enemy?

work (勉強) [名] the effort exerted to do or accomplish something

coeducational (共学の) [形] of or relating to coeducation

degree (学位) [名] a title conferred by a college or university upon completion of a course of study

flat (退屈な) [形] lacking interest or excitement

彼女の友人である敵がいなければ、本物の学位を取得できる共学の大学でさえ、勉強はむしろ退屈なものになるのではないだろうか?

The next morning at breakfast it suddenly struck Anne that Matthew was not looking well.

not look well (顔色が悪い) [動] to appear to be sick or unwell

翌朝の朝食の時、アンは突然マシューの顔色が悪いことに気がついた。

Surely he was much grayer than he had been a year before.

surely (確かに) [副] without doubt

確かに彼は一年前に比べてずっと白髪が増えていた。

“Marilla,” she said hesitatingly when he had gone out, “is Matthew quite well?”

hesitatingly (ためらいがちに) [副] in a hesitant manner

「マリラ」彼が出て行った後、彼女はためらいがちに言った、「マシューは元気?」

“No, he isn’t,” said Marilla in a troubled tone.

in a troubled tone (困った口調で) [副] in a way that is worried or anxious

「いいえ、元気じゃないよ」マリラは困った口調で言った。

“He’s had some real bad spells with his heart this spring and he won’t spare himself a mite.

have some real bad spells (具合がとても悪かった) [動] to have a period of time when something is very bad

this spring (この春) [名] the season of the year between winter and summer

spare (いたわる) [動] to refrain from hurting, harming, or destroying

「この春、彼は心臓の具合がとても悪かったのに、ちっとも自分をいたわろうとしないのよ。

I’ve been real worried about him, but he’s some better this while back and we’ve got a good hired man, so I’m hoping he’ll kind of rest and pick up.

be worried about (心配する) [動] to be concerned about something

this while back (このところ) [名] a short time ago

get (見つける) [動] to obtain or receive something

pick up (元気になる) [動] to improve

本当に心配していたんだけど、このところ少し良くなって、いい雇い人が見つかったから、少し休んで元気になってほしいと思っているの。

Maybe he will now you’re home.

あなたが帰ってきたから、そうしてくれるかもしれないよね。

You always cheer him up.”

あなたはいつも彼を元気づけてくれるもの」

Anne leaned across the table and took Marilla’s face in her hands.

take (包む) [動] hold in one's hands or arms

アンはテーブルを乗り越えて、マリラの顔を両手で包んだ。

“You are not looking as well yourself as I’d like to see you, Marilla. You look tired.

「マリラ、あなたもあまり元気そうに見えないよ。疲れているように見えるよ。

I’m afraid you’ve been working too hard.

働きすぎなんじゃないかしら。

You must take a rest, now that I’m home.

take a rest (休む) [動] stop working or doing an activity for a short period of time

now that (〜だから) [接] because of the fact that

私が帰ってきたから、休まなくちゃいけないよ。

I’m just going to take this one day off to visit all the dear old spots and hunt up my old dreams, and then it will be your turn to be lazy while I do the work.”

take a day off (休みを取る) [動] not go to work or school

hunt up (探し回る) [動] search for something

今日は一日休みを取って、懐かしい場所を訪ねて昔の夢を探し回るつもりよ。それから私が働く番だから、あなたは怠けていていいのよ」

Marilla smiled affectionately at her girl.

マリラは愛情を込めて少女に微笑みかけた。

“It’s not the work—it’s my head.

「仕事のせいじゃないよ、頭のせいよ。

I’ve got a pain so often now—behind my eyes.

get a pain (痛む) [動] to feel pain

最近よく痛むの、目の奥が。

Doctor Spencer’s been fussing with glasses, but they don’t do me any good.

Doctor Spencer (スペンサー先生) [名] a doctor

fuss (あれこれ試す) [動] to make a fuss about something

glasses (眼鏡) [名] a pair of lenses in a frame that are worn in front of a person's eyes, typically to correct vision problems

do good (効果がある) [動] to be beneficial or helpful

スペンサー先生は眼鏡をあれこれ試したけど、どれも効果がないの。

There is a distinguished oculist coming to the Island the last of June and the doctor says I must see him.

oculist (眼科医) [名] a doctor who specializes in the treatment of eye diseases

last (終わり) [名] the final part of something

六月の終わりに有名な眼科医が島に来るので、先生は診察を受けなさいって言うのよ。

I guess I’ll have to.

診察を受けなきゃいけないよね。

I can’t read or sew with any comfort now.

read (読書) [動] look at and understand the meaning of written or printed words

sew (裁縫) [動] make or repair clothes by stitching

今は読書も裁縫も楽にできないの。

Well, Anne, you’ve done real well at Queen’s I must say.

アン、クイーンズでは本当によくやったね。

To take First Class License in one year and win the Avery scholarship—well, well, Mrs. Lynde says pride goes before a fall and she doesn’t believe in the higher education of women at all;

First Class License (優等教員免許) [名] a license that allows the holder to teach in a school

fall (転落) [名] a sudden loss of power, status, or reputation

higher education (高等教育) [名] education provided by a college or university

一年で優等教員免許を取得して、エーブリー奨学金まで獲得するなんて、まあ、まあ、リンド夫人は、高慢は転落の前兆だと言って、女性の高等教育なんて全く信じていないのよ。

she says it unfits them for woman’s true sphere.

unfit (不適合) [形] not suitable or appropriate

sphere (領域) [名] a field of activity or interest

女性の真の領域に不適合だと言うのよ。

I don’t believe a word of it.

私はそんな言葉は信じないよ。

Speaking of Rachel reminds me—did you hear anything about the Abbey Bank lately, Anne?”

speaking of (話が出たついでに) [句] used to introduce a new topic that is related to something that has just been mentioned

remind (思い出す) [動] cause someone to think of something again

lately (最近) [副] recently; not long ago

レイチェルの話が出たついでに思い出したけど、最近アビー銀行の噂を聞いた?」

“I heard it was shaky,” answered Anne.

「経営が不安定だと聞いたよ」とアンは答えた。

“Why?”

「どうして?」

“That is what Rachel said.

「レイチェルがそう言ってたよ。

She was up here one day last week and said there was some talk about it.

be up here (ここに来る) [動] come to this place

先週、彼女がここに来た時に、そんな噂があるって言ってたの。

Matthew felt real worried.

worried (心配) [形] feeling or showing anxiety, concern, or uncertainty

マシューは本当に心配になった。

All we have saved is in that bank—every penny.

save (貯金する) [動] keep and store up

bank (銀行) [名] a financial institution that provides a safe place to keep and borrow money

penny (一銭) [名] a small amount of money

私たちの貯金は全部あの銀行にあるのよ。一銭残らず。

I wanted Matthew to put it in the Savings Bank in the first place, but old Mr. Abbey was a great friend of father’s and he’d always banked with him.

put (預ける) [動] to place something somewhere

Savings Bank (貯蓄銀行) [名] a bank that accepts savings deposits and pays interest on them

first place (最初) [名] the first position in a race or other competition

Mr. Abbey (アビーさん) [名] a man's name

great friend (親友) [名] a very close friend

最初からマシューに貯蓄銀行に預けてほしいって頼んだんだけど、アビーさんは父の親友だったから、いつも彼の銀行に預けていたの。

Matthew said any bank with him at the head of it was good enough for anybody.”

マシューは、彼が頭を務める銀行ならどこでも誰にとっても十分だと言ってたよ。」

“I think he has only been its nominal head for many years,” said Anne.

nominal (名目上の) [形] existing in name only

for many years (長年) [名] a long period of time

「彼は長年名目上の頭にすぎなかったと思うよ」とアンは言った。

“He is a very old man;

「彼はとても年寄りだし、

his nephews are really at the head of the institution.”

nephew (甥) [名] the son of your brother or sister

institution (銀行) [名] a large organization such as a bank, university, or hospital

彼の甥たちが実際には銀行の頭なのよ。」

“Well, when Rachel told us that, I wanted Matthew to draw our money right out and he said he’d think of it.

draw (引き出す) [動] to take out money from a bank account

「そう、レイチェルがそう言ったとき、私はマシューにすぐにお金を引き出してもらいたいと思ったんだけど、彼は考えてみるって言ったのよ。

But Mr. Russell told him yesterday that the bank was all right.”

Mr. Russell (ラッセルさん) [名] a man named Russell

でも、昨日ラッセルさんが銀行は大丈夫だって彼に言ったの。」

Anne had her good day in the companionship of the outdoor world.

have a good day (楽しい一日を過ごす) [動] to enjoy oneself

companionship (交わり) [名] the fellowship existing among companions

outdoor (屋外) [形] not inside a building

アンは屋外の世界と交わりながら、楽しい一日を過ごした。

She never forgot that day;

彼女はその日のことを決して忘れなかった。

it was so bright and golden and fair, so free from shadow and so lavish of blossom.

free (ない) [形] not costing or charging anything

それはとても明るく、黄金色で、美しく、影がなく、花が咲き乱れていた。

Anne spent some of its rich hours in the orchard;

アンはその豊かな時間の一部を果樹園で過ごした。

she went to the Dryad’s Bubble and Willowmere and Violet Vale; she called at the manse and had a satisfying talk with Mrs. Allan; and finally in the evening she went with Matthew for the cows, through Lovers’ Lane to the back pasture.

Violet Vale (バイオレットベール) [名] a place

call (電話をかける) [動] make a telephone call

Lovers' Lane (恋人たちの小道) [名] a place

彼女はドライアドの泡とウィローミアとバイオレットベールに行った。彼女は牧師館に電話をかけ、アラン夫人と満足のいく話をした。そしてついに夕方、彼女はマシューと一緒に牛を連れて、恋人たちの小道を通って後ろの牧草地まで行った。

The woods were all gloried through with sunset and the warm splendor of it streamed down through the hill gaps in the west.

stream (流れ落ちる) [動] flow continuously and smoothly

森はすべて夕日で輝き、その暖かい輝きは西の丘の隙間から流れ落ちていた。

Matthew walked slowly with bent head;

bent (垂れて) [形] having an angle

マシューは頭を垂れてゆっくりと歩いた。

Anne, tall and erect, suited her springing step to his.

suit (合わせる) [動] be appropriate or satisfactory for

背が高く、直立したアンは、彼の足取りに合わせて歩いた。

“You’ve been working too hard today, Matthew,” she said reproachfully.

work too hard (働きすぎる) [動] work more than is usual or expected

「今日は働きすぎよ、マシュー」と彼女は非難するように言った。

“Why won’t you take things easier?”

take things easier (楽に考える) [動] to relax and not worry so much

「どうしてもっと楽に考えないの?」

“Well now, I can’t seem to,” said Matthew, as he opened the yard gate to let the cows through.

let (通す) [動] allow to pass

「そうはいかないよ」とマシューは牛を通すために庭の門を開けながら言った。

“It’s only that I’m getting old, Anne, and keep forgetting it.

get old (年をとる) [動] become old

「ただ年をとっただけなんだ、アン、それを忘れてしまうんだ。

Well, well, I’ve always worked pretty hard and I’d rather drop in harness.”

harness (馬具) [名] the equipment that is put on a horse so that it can be ridden or driven

まあ、まあ、私はいつもかなり一生懸命働いてきたし、むしろ馬具を落としたいんだ。」

“If I had been the boy you sent for,” said Anne wistfully, “I’d be able to help you so much now and spare you in a hundred ways.

spare (助ける) [動] not hurt, punish, or kill

「私があなたが送った男の子だったら」とアンは物欲しそうに言った、「今あなたをとても助けることができて、百通りの方法であなたを助けることができるでしょう。

I could find it in my heart to wish I had been, just for that.”

私は心の中で、ただそのためだけに、そうだったらよかったのにと思うことができました。」

“Well now, I’d rather have you than a dozen boys, Anne,” said Matthew patting her hand.

patting (軽く叩く) [動] touch or stroke gently with the hand

「さて、アン、私は十数人の男の子よりも君が欲しいんだ」とマシューは彼女の手を軽く叩きながら言った。

“Just mind you that—rather than a dozen boys.

mind (欲しい) [動] be inclined or willing

「十数人の男の子よりも、君が欲しいんだ。

Well now, I guess it wasn’t a boy that took the Avery scholarship, was it?

ええと、エイブリー奨学金を受け取ったのは男の子ではなかったと思います。

It was a girl—my girl—my girl that I’m proud of.”

それは女の子だった、私の女の子、私の誇りである女の子だった。」

He smiled his shy smile at her as he went into the yard.

彼は庭に入ると、彼女に恥ずかしそうに微笑んだ。

Anne took the memory of it with her when she went to her room that night and sat for a long while at her open window, thinking of the past and dreaming of the future.

take the memory of (記憶を持ち帰る) [動] to remember something

go to one's room (自分の部屋に行く) [動] to go to the room that one usually sleeps in

sit for a long while (長い間座る) [動] to sit for a long time

dream of (夢見る) [動] to have a dream about something

その夜、アンは自分の部屋に行き、開いた窓のところに長い間座って、過去のことを考えたり、未来のことを夢見たりした。

Outside the Snow Queen was mistily white in the moonshine;

mistily (ぼんやりと) [副] in a misty manner

外では雪の女王が月明かりの下でぼんやりと白く輝いていた。

the frogs were singing in the marsh beyond Orchard Slope.

カエルがオーチャード・スロープの向こうの沼で鳴いていた。

Anne always remembered the silvery, peaceful beauty and fragrant calm of that night.

silvery (銀色の) [形] having a color or luster like that of silver

peaceful (平和な) [形] free from disturbance; tranquil

アンはいつもその夜の銀色の、平和な美しさと香り高い静けさを思い出していた。

It was the last night before sorrow touched her life;

それは悲しみが彼女の人生に触れる前の最後の夜だった。

and no life is ever quite the same again when once that cold, sanctifying touch has been laid upon it.

sanctify (神聖にする) [動] make holy; consecrate

touch (タッチ) [名] the act of touching

そして、一度その冷たい、神聖なタッチが置かれたら、人生は二度と全く同じにはならない。

Chapter XXXVII: The Reaper Whose Name Is Death

reaper (死神) [名] the grim reaper; death personified

第37章: 死神

Matthew—Matthew—what is the matter?

マシュー、マシュー、どうしたの?

Matthew, are you sick?”

マシュー、具合が悪いの?」

It was Marilla who spoke, alarm in every jerky word.

alarm (不安) [名] fear or anxiety caused by expectation or realization of danger

jerky (ぎこちない) [形] moving in a quick, irregular, or spasmodic way

マリラが話した言葉は、一言一言がぎこちなく、不安に満ちていた。

Anne came through the hall, her hands full of white narcissus,—it was long before Anne could love the sight or odor of white narcissus again,—in time to hear her and to see Matthew standing in the porch doorway, a folded paper in his hand, and his face strangely drawn and gray.

come through (通り抜ける) [動] to pass through something

odor (香り) [名] a pleasant smell

strangely (奇妙に) [副] in a way that is unusual or unexpected

draw (引きつる) [動] to pull or move something

gray (青ざめる) [形] of the color intermediate between black and white

アンは両手に白い水仙を抱えて玄関を通り抜けてきた。アンが白い水仙の姿や香りを再び愛せるようになるまでには長い時間がかかった。彼女の声を聞き、マシューが玄関の戸口に立っているのを見た。彼は折りたたんだ紙を手に持ち、顔は奇妙に引きつり、青ざめていた。

Anne dropped her flowers and sprang across the kitchen to him at the same moment as Marilla.

at the same moment (同時に) [副] at the same time

アンは花を落とし、マリラと同時に台所を横切って彼のところに飛び込んだ。

They were both too late; before they could reach him Matthew had fallen across the threshold.

threshold (敷居) [名] the strip of wood or stone forming the bottom of a doorway

二人とも遅すぎた。二人が彼にたどり着く前に、マシューは敷居をまたいで倒れてしまった。

“He’s fainted,” gasped Marilla.

「彼は気絶したのよ」とマリラは息を切らした。

“Anne, run for Martin—quick, quick!

「アン、マーティンを呼びに走ってちょうだい。早く、早く!

He’s at the barn.”

彼は納屋にいるよ」

Martin, the hired man, who had just driven home from the post office, started at once for the doctor, calling at Orchard Slope on his way to send Mr. and Mrs. Barry over.

Martin (マーティン) [名] a man's name

start (向かう) [動] go to a place

郵便局から帰宅したばかりの雇い人マーティンは、すぐに医者に向かい、途中でオーチャード・スロープに寄って、バリー夫妻を呼び寄せた。

Mrs. Lynde, who was there on an errand, came too.

用事でそこにいたリンド夫人もやってきた。

They found Anne and Marilla distractedly trying to restore Matthew to consciousness.

彼らは、アンとマリラが気を失ったマシューを正気に戻そうとしているのを見つけた。

Mrs. Lynde pushed them gently aside, tried his pulse, and then laid her ear over his heart.

try (とる) [動] to make an attempt at doing something

リンド夫人は二人をそっと押しのけ、脈をとり、それから彼の心臓に耳を当てた。

She looked at their anxious faces sorrowfully and the tears came into her eyes.

anxious (不安そうな) [形] experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness

come into (浮かべる) [動] move or travel toward the inside of

彼女は悲しそうに二人の不安そうな顔を見つめ、目に涙を浮かべた。

“Oh, Marilla,” she said gravely.

「ああ、マリラ」と彼女は深刻そうに言った。

“I don’t think—we can do anything for him.”

「私たちにできることは何もないように思う」

“Mrs. Lynde, you don’t think—you can’t think Matthew is—is—”

「リンド夫人、あなたはマシューが死んだなんて思っていないでしょう」

Anne could not say the dreadful word;

could not (できなかった) [助] be unable to

アンはその恐ろしい言葉を口にすることができなかった。

she turned sick and pallid.

turn (なる) [動] change from one state to another

彼女は気分が悪くなり、青ざめた。

“Child, yes, I’m afraid of it.

「子供よ、そう、私はそれを恐れている。

Look at his face.

彼の顔を見てみなさい。

When you’ve seen that look as often as I have you’ll know what it means.”

as often as (同じくらい頻繁に) [副] with the same frequency

私と同じくらい頻繁にその表情を見たら、それが何を意味するのかわかるだろう。」

Anne looked at the still face and there beheld the seal of the Great Presence.

seal (印) [名] a mark or design that is used to show that something is genuine or official

Great Presence (偉大な存在) [名] God

アンは静かな顔を見つめ、そこに偉大な存在の印を見た。

When the doctor came he said that death had been instantaneous and probably painless, caused in all likelihood by some sudden shock.

instantaneous (瞬間的) [形] happening or done in an instant or instantly

painless (痛みがない) [形] causing no pain

shock (ショック) [名] a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience

医者が来ると、死は瞬間的でおそらく痛みもなく、おそらく何らかの突然のショックによって引き起こされたと言った。

The secret of the shock was discovered to be in the paper Matthew had held and which Martin had brought from the office that morning.

discover (わかる) [動] find out or notice

hold (握りしめる) [動] keep or grasp something in one's hand

office (郵便局) [名] a room or set of rooms or a building where people work, usually sitting at desks

ショックの原因は、マシューが握りしめて、マーティンがその朝郵便局から持ってきた新聞にあることがわかった。

It contained an account of the failure of the Abbey Bank.

account (記事) [名] a report of an event or action

failure (破綻) [名] the state or fact of not achieving the desired end or ends

そこには、アビー銀行の破綻の記事が載っていた。

The news spread quickly through Avonlea, and all day friends and neighbors thronged Green Gables and came and went on errands of kindness for the dead and living.

spread (広まる) [動] become more widely known

quickly (たちまち) [副] at a fast pace

throng (押し寄せる) [動] move or gather in a large group

come and go (行き来する) [動] move from one place to another and back again

living (生者) [名] a person who is alive

その知らせはアヴォンリーにたちまち広まり、一日中友人や近所の人たちがグリーン・ゲイブルズに押し寄せ、死者と生者のために親切に用事を済ませて行き来した。

For the first time shy, quiet Matthew Cuthbert was a person of central importance;

for the first time (初めて) [副] on the first occasion

central (中心的な) [形] being in the middle of something

importance (重要人物) [名] the state or fact of having great worth or significance

初めて、内気で物静かなマシュー・カスバートが中心的な人物となった。

the white majesty of death had fallen on him and set him apart as one crowned.

majesty (威厳) [名] impressive stateliness, dignity, or beauty

fall on (降りかかる) [動] to happen to

set apart (際立たせる) [動] to make noticeable or different

crown (王冠) [名] a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority

死の白い威厳が彼に降りかかり、彼を王冠を戴いた者として際立たせた。

When the calm night came softly down over Green Gables the old house was hushed and tranquil.

hush (静まり返る) [動] make or become quiet

穏やかな夜がグリーン・ゲイブルズに静かに降りてきたとき、古い家は静まり返っていた。

In the parlor lay Matthew Cuthbert in his coffin, his long gray hair framing his placid face on which there was a little kindly smile as if he but slept, dreaming pleasant dreams.

coffin (棺桶) [名] a box in which a dead person is buried

gray hair (白髪) [名] hair that has turned white or gray

frame (縁取る) [動] be around something as a border

placid (穏やかな) [形] free from disturbance or excitement

居間にはマシュー・カスバートが棺桶に横たわり、長い白髪が穏やかな顔を縁取っていたが、その顔には、まるで眠っているかのように、心地よい夢を見ているかのように、優しい微笑みが浮かんでいた。

There were flowers about him—sweet old-fashioned flowers which his mother had planted in the homestead garden in her bridal days and for which Matthew had always had a secret, wordless love.

about (周り) [前] on all sides of

bridal (花嫁) [形] of or relating to a bride or a wedding

wordless (言葉のない) [形] lacking or not using words

彼の周りには花が咲いていた。彼の母親が花嫁時代に農場の庭に植えた、甘い昔ながらの花で、マシューはいつも秘密の、言葉のない愛を抱いていた。

Anne had gathered them and brought them to him, her anguished, tearless eyes burning in her white face.

anguished (苦悩に満ちた) [形] experiencing or showing extreme mental or physical pain or suffering

tearless (涙のない) [形] without tears

アンはそれらを集めて彼のところに持ってきたが、彼女の苦悩に満ちた涙のない目は白い顔の中で燃えていた。

It was the last thing she could do for him.

それが彼女が彼のためにできる最後の事だった。

The Barrys and Mrs. Lynde stayed with them that night.

Barrys (バリー家) [名] the Barry family

stay with (一緒に泊まる) [動] to be a guest in someone's home

その夜はバリー家とリンド夫人が一緒に泊まった。

Diana, going to the east gable, where Anne was standing at her window, said gently:

ダイアナは、アンが窓辺に立っている東の切妻に行き、優しく言った。

“Anne dear, would you like to have me sleep with you tonight?”

「アン、今夜一緒に寝てもいい?」

“Thank you, Diana.” Anne looked earnestly into her friend’s face.

「ありがとう、ダイアナ」アンは真剣に友達の顔を見た。

“I think you won’t misunderstand me when I say I want to be alone. I’m not afraid.

misunderstand (誤解する) [動] fail to understand correctly

「一人になりたいって言っても誤解しないでね。怖くないの。

I haven’t been alone one minute since it happened—and I want to be.

one minute (一分) [名] a unit of time equal to 60 seconds

それが起こってから一分も一人になったことがない。一人になりたいの。

I want to be quite silent and quiet and try to realize it.

静かに一人になって、それを理解したいの。

I can’t realize it.

理解できないの。

Half the time it seems to me that Matthew can’t be dead;

be dead (死んでいる) [動] no longer alive

半分はマシューが死んだはずがないと思う。

and the other half it seems as if he must have been dead for a long time and I’ve had this horrible dull ache ever since.”

そして残りの半分は、彼が長い間死んでいたに違いないと思う。そしてそれ以来、私はこの恐ろしい鈍い痛みを抱えてきた。」

Diana did not quite understand.

ダイアナはよく理解できなかった。

Marilla’s impassioned grief, breaking all the bounds of natural reserve and lifelong habit in its stormy rush, she could comprehend better than Anne’s tearless agony.

impassioned (激しい) [形] filled with or showing great emotion

break (打ち破る) [動] cause to come apart by force

bound (境界) [名] a limit or boundary

natural reserve (生まれつきの控えめさ) [名] a place where animals and plants are protected

lifelong (長年の) [形] continuing for a long time or for a lifetime

ダイアナは、マリラの激しい悲しみが、生まれつきの控えめさと長年の習慣の境界をすべて打ち破り、嵐のように押し寄せてくるのを見て、アンの涙のない苦しみよりもよく理解できた。

But she went away kindly, leaving Anne alone to keep her first vigil with sorrow.

vigil (夜) [名] a period of keeping awake during the night, especially to pray or watch

しかし、彼女は親切に立ち去り、アンを一人にして、悲しみと共に最初の夜を過ごさせた。

Anne hoped that the tears would come in solitude.

アンは一人になったら涙が出てくるだろうと思った。

It seemed to her a terrible thing that she could not shed a tear for Matthew, whom she had loved so much and who had been so kind to her, Matthew who had walked with her last evening at sunset and was now lying in the dim room below with that awful peace on his brow.

アンには、あんなに愛し、あんなに優しくしてくれたマシューのために涙を流せないことがひどく恐ろしいことに思えた。マシューは昨日の夕方、夕日の中を一緒に歩いてくれたのに、今は下の薄暗い部屋で、額にあの恐ろしい安らぎを浮かべて横たわっている。

But no tears came at first, even when she knelt by her window in the darkness and prayed, looking up to the stars beyond the hills—no tears, only the same horrible dull ache of misery that kept on aching until she fell asleep, worn out with the day’s pain and excitement.

wear out (疲れ果てる) [動] become used up or worn out

しかし、暗闇の中で窓辺にひざまずき、丘の向こうの星を見上げて祈っても、最初は涙が出なかった。涙は出ず、ただひどく鈍い悲しみの痛みが続き、その日の苦しみと興奮で疲れ果てて眠りにつくまで続いた。

In the night she awakened, with the stillness and the darkness about her, and the recollection of the day came over her like a wave of sorrow.

awaken (目を覚ます) [動] to become awake

stillness (静寂) [名] the state of being still

夜中に彼女は目を覚まし、静寂と暗闇に包まれ、その日の記憶が悲しみの波のように押し寄せてきた。

She could see Matthew’s face smiling at her as he had smiled when they parted at the gate that last evening—she could hear his voice saying, “My girl—my girl that I’m proud of.”

last evening (昨日の夕方) [名] the evening of the previous day

マシューの顔が、昨日の夕方、門で別れたときのように微笑んでいるのが見え、「私の娘、私の自慢の娘」と言う声が聞こえた。

Then the tears came and Anne wept her heart out.

すると涙があふれ、アンは心の底から泣いた。

Marilla heard her and crept in to comfort her.

マリラはそれを聞いて、彼女を慰めるために忍び込んだ。

“There—there—don’t cry so, dearie.

「よしよし、そんなに泣くな、あなた。

It can’t bring him back.

bring back (戻す) [動] cause to return to a previous state or condition

泣いても彼は戻ってこない。

It—it—isn’t right to cry so.

right (よくない) [形] morally good, justified, or acceptable

そんなに泣くのはよくない。

I knew that today, but I couldn’t help it then.

couldn't help (仕方がない) [動] be unable to avoid or prevent something

今日はわかっていたけど、その時は仕方なかった。

He’d always been such a good, kind brother to me—but God knows best.”

彼はいつも私にとってとても善良で優しい兄だったけど、神様が一番よく知ってるんだ」

“Oh, just let me cry, Marilla,” sobbed Anne.

「ああ、泣かせてください、マリラ」とアンはすすり泣いた。

“The tears don’t hurt me like that ache did.

「涙はあの痛みほど私を傷つけません。

Stay here for a little while with me and keep your arm round me—so.

for a little while (しばらく) [名] a short period of time

with me (私と) [前] in the company of

keep (回す) [動] continue to have

round (回して) [前] around

so (抱きしめて) [副] in this manner

しばらくここにいて、腕を回して抱きしめて。

I couldn’t have Diana stay, she’s good and kind and sweet—but it’s not her sorrow—she’s outside of it and she couldn’t come close enough to my heart to help me.

have Diana stay (ダイアナにはいてもらう) [動] to allow or cause Diana to remain in a place

outside (外側) [名] the external part of a thing

come close (近くに来る) [動] to move or travel toward someone or something

ダイアナにはいてもらえなかった、彼女は善良で親切で優しいけど、これは彼女の悲しみではないし、彼女は外側にいるし、私を助けるために私の心の近くに来ることができなかった。

It’s our sorrow—yours and mine.

yours (あなたの) [代] belonging to or connected with the person or thing mentioned

これは私たちの悲しみ、あなたと私の悲しみ。

Oh, Marilla, what will we do without him?”

will (だろう) [助] expressing the future tense

ああ、マリラ、彼なしで私たちはどうしたらいいの?」

“We’ve got each other, Anne.

「私たちはお互いがいるよ、アン。

I don’t know what I’d do if you weren’t here—if you’d never come.

weren't (いなかったら) [動] be not

あなたがここにいなかったら、あなたが来なかったら、私はどうしていたかわからない。

Oh, Anne, I know I’ve been kind of strict and harsh with you maybe—but you mustn’t think I didn’t love you as well as Matthew did, for all that.

harsh (厳しい) [形] unpleasantly rough or violent; severe

did (した) [助] used in the past tense to emphasize the action of the main verb

ああ、アン、私はあなたに厳しく接してきたかもしれないけど、だからといってマシューほどあなたを愛していなかったなんて思ってはいけないよ。

I want to tell you now when I can.

できるうちに伝えておきたいの。

It’s never been easy for me to say things out of my heart, but at times like this it’s easier.

like this (こんな) [形] of this kind; like this

心からの言葉を言うのは私には簡単なことではなかったけど、こんな時なら簡単だよ。

I love you as dear as if you were my own flesh and blood and you’ve been my joy and comfort ever since you came to Green Gables.”

flesh and blood (肉親) [名] a person's family or relatives

あなたを自分の肉親のように愛しているし、グリーン・ゲイブルズに来てからずっと私の喜びであり慰めだったよ」

Two days afterwards they carried Matthew Cuthbert over his homestead threshold and away from the fields he had tilled and the orchards he had loved and the trees he had planted;

two days (二日) [名] a period of 48 hours

homestead (自宅) [名] a house, especially a farmhouse, and the land around it

till (耕す) [動] prepare and use land for growing crops

二日後、マシュー・カスバートは、彼が耕した畑や愛した果樹園や植えた木々から離れ、自宅の敷居を越えて運ばれた。

and then Avonlea settled back to its usual placidity and even at Green Gables affairs slipped into their old groove and work was done and duties fulfilled with regularity as before, although always with the aching sense of “loss in all familiar things.”

settle back (落ち着く) [動] to return to a previous state of calm or relaxation

placidity (穏やかさ) [名] the quality of being calm and peaceful

slip into (はまる) [動] to get into or become involved in something easily or without being noticed

fulfill (果たす) [動] to bring to completion or reality

aching (痛みを伴う) [形] causing a dull, persistent pain

そして、アヴォンリーはいつもの穏やかさを取り戻し、グリーン・ゲイブルズでさえも、物事は昔の溝にはまり、仕事は行われ、義務は以前のように規則正しく果たされたが、いつも「身近なものすべてを失った」という痛みを伴う感覚があった。

Anne, new to grief, thought it almost sad that it could be so—that they could go on in the old way without Matthew.

new to (経験したことのない) [形] not familiar with something

could be so (やっていける) [動] be able to do something

悲しみを経験したことのないアンは、マシューなしで昔のようにやっていけるなんて、悲しいことだとさえ思った。

She felt something like shame and remorse when she discovered that the sunrises behind the firs and the pale pink buds opening in the garden gave her the old inrush of gladness when she saw them—that Diana’s visits were pleasant to her and that Diana’s merry words and ways moved her to laughter and smiles—that, in brief, the beautiful world of blossom and love and friendship had lost none of its power to please her fancy and thrill her heart, that life still called to her with many insistent voices.

discover (気づく) [動] to notice or realize something

brief (要するに) [形] short in time or duration

thrill (わくわくさせる) [動] to make someone feel very excited

モミの木の向こうに昇る朝日や庭に咲く淡いピンクのつぼみを見て、昔のような喜びが込み上げてきたり、ダイアナの訪問が嬉しかったり、ダイアナの陽気な言葉や態度に笑ったり微笑んだりしていることに気づいたとき、彼女は恥ずかしさや後悔のような気持ちになった。要するに、花と愛と友情の美しい世界は、彼女の空想を喜ばせ、心を震わせる力を失っていなかったし、人生は依然として多くのしつこい声で彼女に呼びかけていたのだ。

“It seems like disloyalty to Matthew, somehow, to find pleasure in these things now that he has gone,” she said wistfully to Mrs. Allan one evening when they were together in the manse garden.

find pleasure in (喜びを見出す) [動] to enjoy something

these things (こういった事) [名] the things that are being discussed

he has gone (彼が亡くなった) [動] to die

seems like (思える) [動] to appear to be

disloyalty (不誠実) [名] the quality of not being loyal

manse garden (牧師館の庭) [名] the garden of a manse

「マシューが亡くなった今、こういったことに喜びを見出すのは、マシューに不誠実なように思えるのです」と、ある晩、牧師館の庭で一緒にいたとき、彼女は物欲しそうにアラン夫人に言った。

“I miss him so much—all the time—and yet, Mrs. Allan, the world and life seem very beautiful and interesting to me for all.

miss (恋しい) [動] to feel sad or disappointed because someone or something is not with you

yet (それでも) [接] nevertheless; even so; still

「私は彼がとても恋しいのです。いつも恋しいのです。それでも、アラン夫人、世界と人生は私にとってとても美しく、興味深いものに思えるのです。

Today Diana said something funny and I found myself laughing.

laughing (笑う) [動] make the sounds and movements of laughter

今日、ダイアナが何か面白いことを言って、私は思わず笑ってしまいました。

I thought when it happened I could never laugh again.

あの時はもう二度と笑えないと思ったのに。

And it somehow seems as if I oughtn’t to.”

not (いけない) [副] a word that expresses negation

でも、そうしてはいけないような気がするのです」

“When Matthew was here he liked to hear you laugh and he liked to know that you found pleasure in the pleasant things around you,” said Mrs. Allan gently.

「マシューはあなたが笑うのを聞くのが好きだったし、あなたが周りの楽しいことに喜びを見出しているのを知るのが好きだったのよ」とアラン夫人は優しく言った。

“He is just away now; and he likes to know it just the same.

be away (出かけている) [動] be absent from a place

just the same (同じように) [副] in the same way

「今はただ出かけているだけよ。そして、彼はそれを同じように知りたいと思っているの。

I am sure we should not shut our hearts against the healing influences that nature offers us.

healing (癒し) [名] the process of making or becoming sound or healthy again

nature (自然) [名] the physical world and everything in it, especially as experienced by humans

offer (与える) [動] present or proffer (something) for consideration, discussion, or use

自然が与えてくれる癒しの力に心を閉ざすべきではないと思うよ。

But I can understand your feeling.

でも、あなたの気持ちはわかるよ。

I think we all experience the same thing.

experience (経験する) [動] have knowledge or skill in a particular field or activity

私たちはみんな同じことを経験していると思うよ。

We resent the thought that anything can please us when someone we love is no longer here to share the pleasure with us, and we almost feel as if we were unfaithful to our sorrow when we find our interest in life returning to us.”

愛する人がもう喜びを分かち合うためにここにいないのに、何かが私たちを喜ばせることができるという考えに憤慨し、人生への関心が戻ってきたとき、私たちは悲しみに不誠実であるかのように感じます。」

“I was down to the graveyard to plant a rosebush on Matthew’s grave this afternoon,” said Anne dreamily.

be down to (行く) [動] go to a place

「今日の午後、マシューのお墓にバラの木を植えに墓地に行きました」とアンは夢見心地に言った。

“I took a slip of the little white Scotch rosebush his mother brought out from Scotland long ago;

take a slip (切る) [動] cut a piece of a plant

Scotland (スコットランド) [名] a country that is part of the United Kingdom

「彼のお母さんがずっと前にスコットランドから持ってきた小さな白いスコットランドのバラを切って、

Matthew always liked those roses the best—they were so small and sweet on their thorny stems.

stem (茎) [名] the main ascending axis of a plant that usually bears leaves and reproductive organs

マシューはいつもあのバラが一番好きでした。とても小さくて、とげのある茎に咲く可憐な花です。

It made me feel glad that I could plant it by his grave—as if I were doing something that must please him in taking it there to be near him.

near (そば) [前] close; not far

彼のお墓のそばに植えることができて嬉しかったです。まるで彼のそばにバラを植えることで彼を喜ばせるようなことをしているように感じました。

I hope he has roses like them in heaven.

天国でも同じようなバラがあるといいですね。

Perhaps the souls of all those little white roses that he has loved so many summers were all there to meet him.

もしかしたら、彼が長年愛してきた小さな白いバラの魂が彼を迎えに来たのかもしれません。

I must go home now.

もう帰らなくちゃ。

Marilla is all alone and she gets lonely at twilight.”

get lonely (寂しくなる) [動] to feel sad because you are not with other people

マリラは一人ぼっちで、夕暮れになると寂しくなるのよ。」

“She will be lonelier still, I fear, when you go away again to college,” said Mrs. Allan.

「あなたがまた大学に行ってしまうと、彼女はもっと寂しくなるでしょう」とアラン夫人は言った。

Anne did not reply; she said good night and went slowly back to green Gables.

アンは答えず、おやすみなさいと言ってゆっくりとグリーン・ゲイブルズに戻った。

Marilla was sitting on the front door-steps and Anne sat down beside her.

front door (玄関) [名] the main door to a house

マリラは玄関の階段に座っていたので、アンもその横に腰を下ろした。

The door was open behind them, held back by a big pink conch shell with hints of sea sunsets in its smooth inner convolutions.

open (開いている) [形] not closed or blocked

hold back (支える) [動] to prevent from advancing or progressing

conch shell (巻き貝) [名] the shell of a conch

hint (思わせる) [名] a small amount of something

inner (内側) [形] situated inside or further in

convolution (渦巻き) [名] a coil or twist

後ろの扉は開いていて、内側の滑らかな渦巻きに海の夕焼けを思わせる大きなピンクの巻き貝で支えられていた。

Anne gathered some sprays of pale-yellow honeysuckle and put them in her hair.

gather (摘む) [動] collect or bring together

pale-yellow (薄黄色) [形] of a light yellow color

アンは薄黄色のスイカズラを何本か摘んで髪に挿した。

She liked the delicious hint of fragrance, as some aerial benediction, above her every time she moved.

benediction (祝福) [名] the invocation of a blessing

彼女は動くたびに頭上に漂う、空気のような祝福のような、かすかな香りが好きだった。

“Doctor Spencer was here while you were away,” Marilla said.

「あなたがいない間にスペンサー先生が来ていたよ」とマリラは言った。

“He says that the specialist will be in town tomorrow and he insists that I must go in and have my eyes examined.

specialist (専門医) [名] a person who is highly skilled in a particular area

examine (診察を受ける) [動] to inspect or investigate something closely

「明日は専門医が町に来るから、町に行って診察を受けろと強く勧めるんだ。

I suppose I’d better go and have it over.

行ってしまって、済ませてしまった方がいいと思う。

I’ll be more than thankful if the man can give me the right kind of glasses to suit my eyes.

be thankful (ありがたい) [動] grateful

私の目に合った正しい眼鏡をくれるなら、とてもありがたいんだけど。

You won’t mind staying here alone while I’m away, will you?

away (いない) [形] not present

私がいない間、一人でここにいても平気だろう?

Martin will have to drive me in and there’s ironing and baking to do.”

ironing (アイロンがけ) [名] the activity of smoothing clothes with a heated iron

baking (お菓子作り) [名] the activity of cooking food in the oven

マーティンが私を連れて行かなければならないし、アイロンがけやお菓子作りもしなくちゃいけない。」

“I shall be all right.

「大丈夫よ。

Diana will come over for company for me.

come over (来てくれる) [動] visit

company (付き添い) [名] the fact of being with someone

ダイアナが来てくれるよ。

I shall attend to the ironing and baking beautifully—you needn’t fear that I’ll starch the handkerchiefs or flavor the cake with liniment.”

attend to (やっておく) [動] to deal with or take care of

beautifully (完璧に) [副] in a very good or attractive way

starch (糊をきかせたり) [動] to stiffen with starch

アイロンがけやお菓子作りは完璧にやっておくよ。ハンカチに糊をきかせたり、ケーキに塗り薬の味をつけたりなんてしないから心配しないで。」

Marilla laughed.

マリラは笑った。

“What a girl you were for making mistakes in them days, Anne.

make a mistake (失敗する) [動] to do something wrong

「あの頃のあなたは失敗ばかりする子だったよね、アン。

You were always getting into scrapes.

いつもトラブルに巻き込まれていたよ。

I did use to think you were possessed.

use to (~していた) [助] do or have something regularly or frequently in the past

be possessed (取り憑かれている) [動] be controlled by an evil spirit

あなたは何かに取り憑かれているんだと思ってたよ。

Do you mind the time you dyed your hair?”

髪を染めた時のことを覚えてる?」

“Yes, indeed. I shall never forget it,” smiled Anne, touching the heavy braid of hair that was wound about her shapely head.

「ええ、もちろん。決して忘れません」とアンは微笑み、形の良い頭に巻き付けた重い三つ編みに触れた。

“I laugh a little now sometimes when I think what a worry my hair used to be to me—but I don’t laugh much, because it was a very real trouble then.

worry (悩みの種) [名] a source of anxiety; a problem

「今では、髪の毛がどれほど悩みの種だったかを考えると、時々笑ってしまうのだけど、あまり笑わないよ。だって、当時は本当に悩みの種だったんだもの。

I did suffer terribly over my hair and my freckles.

髪の毛とそばかすで本当に苦しんだよ。

My freckles are really gone;

be gone (消える) [動] disappear

そばかすは本当に消えたよ。

and people are nice enough to tell me my hair is auburn now—all but Josie Pye.

それに、みんな私の髪の毛が今は赤褐色だと言ってくれて、とても親切よ。ジョージー・パイ以外はね。

She informed me yesterday that she really thought it was redder than ever, or at least my black dress made it look redder, and she asked me if people who had red hair ever got used to having it.

彼女は昨日、私の髪の毛が今まで以上に赤くなったと思う、少なくとも私の黒いドレスが髪の毛をより赤く見せている、と言って、赤毛の人は赤毛であることに慣れるのかと私に尋ねたのよ。

Marilla, I’ve almost decided to give up trying to like Josie Pye.

マリラ、ジョージー・パイを好きになろうとするのを諦めようと決めたよ。

I’ve made what I would once have called a heroic effort to like her, but Josie Pye won’t be liked.”

彼女を好きになろうと、かつてなら英雄的と呼んだであろう努力をしたけど、ジョージー・パイは好かれることはないよ。」

“Josie is a Pye,” said Marilla sharply, “so she can’t help being disagreeable.

Pye (パイ) [名] a family name

disagreeable (不愉快な) [形] not pleasant or enjoyable

「ジョージーはパイ家の人間だ」とマリラはきっぱりと言った。「だから、不愉快な人間であることは仕方がない。

I suppose people of that kind serve some useful purpose in society, but I must say I don’t know what it is any more than I know the use of thistles.

serve (役立つ) [動] be of use to

useful (役に立つ) [形] able to be used for a particular purpose or in a particular way

society (社会) [名] the community of people living in a particular country or region and having shared customs, laws, and organizations

そういう人々も社会で何か役に立つことがあるのだろうが、アザミの使い道がわからないのと同じように、私にはそれが何なのかわからない。

Is Josie going to teach?”

ジョージーも教師になるのか?」

“No, she is going back to Queen’s next year.

「いいえ、彼女は来年クイーンズに戻るのよ。

So are Moody Spurgeon and Charlie Sloane.

ムーディー・スパージョンとチャーリー・スローンもそうよ。

Jane and Ruby are going to teach and they have both got schools—Jane at Newbridge and Ruby at some place up west.”

go to (つもりである) [動] be going to do something

teach (教師になる) [動] impart knowledge to or instruct (someone) as to how to do something

ジェーンとルビーは教師になるつもりで、二人とも学校が決まったよ。ジェーンはニューブリッジ、ルビーは西のどこかよ。」

“Gilbert Blythe is going to teach too, isn’t he?”

「ギルバート・ブライスも教師になるんだって?」

“Yes”—briefly.

「そうよ」と短く答えた。

“What a nice-looking fellow he is,” said Marilla absently.

nice-looking (いい男) [形] attractive

absently (ぼんやりと) [副] in a way that shows you are not thinking about what you are doing

「なんていい男なんだろう」とマリラはぼんやりと言った。

“I saw him in church last Sunday and he seemed so tall and manly.

manly (男らしい) [形] having or showing qualities or attributes regarded as characteristic of men

「先週の日曜日に教会で彼を見かけたけど、背が高くて男らしかったよ。

He looks a lot like his father did at the same age.

same age (同じ年頃) [名] the same age as someone else

彼は同じ年頃の父親によく似ている。

John Blythe was a nice boy.

John Blythe (ジョン・ブライス) [名] a boy

ジョン・ブライスはいい子だった。

We used to be real good friends, he and I.

彼と私は本当に仲の良い友達だった。

People called him my beau.”

人々は彼を私の恋人と呼んでいたよ」

Anne looked up with swift interest.

アンは急に興味をもって顔を上げた。

“Oh, Marilla—and what happened?—why didn’t you—”

「ああ、マリラ、それでどうなったの? どうしてあなたは・・・」

“We had a quarrel.

have a quarrel (喧嘩をする) [動] to argue with someone in an angry way

「私たちは喧嘩をしたの。

I wouldn’t forgive him when he asked me to.

彼が許しを請うても私は許さなかった。

I meant to, after awhile—but I was sulky and angry and I wanted to punish him first.

しばらくしたら許すつもりだったけど、私は不機嫌で怒っていたし、まず彼を罰したいと思ったの。

He never came back—the Blythes were all mighty independent.

Blythe (ブライス) [名] a family name

independent (独立心が強い) [形] free from outside control; not depending on another's authority

彼は二度と戻って来なかった。ブライス家は皆とても独立心が強かった。

But I always felt—rather sorry.

でも私はいつも、とても後悔していた。

I’ve always kind of wished I’d forgiven him when I had the chance.”

チャンスがあった時に彼を許しておけばよかったといつも思っているの。」

“So you’ve had a bit of romance in your life, too,” said Anne softly.

a bit of (少しの) [名] a small amount of something

「あなたも人生で少しロマンスがあったのね」とアンはそっと言った。

“Yes, I suppose you might call it that.

「そうね、そう呼んでもいいかもしれないよ。

You wouldn’t think so to look at me, would you?

私を見てもそうは思わないでしょうね?

But you never can tell about people from their outsides.

tell (知る) [動] to communicate knowledge of or give information about

でも、人の外見からその人のことを知ることはできないよ。

Everybody has forgot about me and John.

John (ジョン) [名] a male given name

誰も私とジョンのことを忘れてしまった。

I’d forgotten myself.

私も忘れていたよ。

But it all came back to me when I saw Gilbert last Sunday.”

come back to (思い出す) [動] to be recalled to the mind

でも、先週の日曜日にギルバートを見たとき、全部思い出したの。」

Chapter XXXVIII: The Bend in the road

第38章: 道の曲がり角

Marilla went to town the next day and returned in the evening.

the next day (翌日) [名] the day after today

マリラは翌日町へ行き、夕方帰ってきた。

Anne had gone over to Orchard Slope with Diana and came back to find Marilla in the kitchen, sitting by the table with her head leaning on her hand.

アンはダイアナとオーチャード・スロープへ出かけていたが、帰ってみるとマリラが台所でテーブルのそばに座り、頭を手にもたせていた。

Something in her dejected attitude struck a chill to Anne’s heart.

strike a chill (冷たくなる) [動] to make someone feel cold or frightened

彼女の落ち込んだ態度に、アンの心は冷たくなった。

She had never seen Marilla sit limply inert like that.

limply (ぐったりと) [副] lacking energy or force

inert (動かない) [形] lacking the power to move

マリラがあんなにぐったりと座っているのを見たことがなかった。

“Are you very tired, Marilla?”

「マリラ、とても疲れたの?」

“Yes—no—I don’t know,” said Marilla wearily, looking up.

「そうね、いいえ、わからないよ」マリラは疲れたように見上げながら言った。

“I suppose I am tired but I haven’t thought about it. It’s not that.”

haven't thought about (考えてなかった) [動] not think about something

it (疲れ) [名] the state of being tired

not that (疲れではない) [名] not the thing that is being discussed

「疲れていると思うけど、考えてなかったよ。疲れではないのよ。」

“Did you see the oculist?

「眼科医に会ったの?

What did he say?” asked Anne anxiously.

何て言ったの?」アンは心配そうに尋ねた。

“Yes, I saw him. He examined my eyes.

examine (診察する) [動] inspect closely and thoroughly

「会ったよ。私の目を診察してくれたよ。

He says that if I give up all reading and sewing entirely and any kind of work that strains the eyes, and if I’m careful not to cry, and if I wear the glasses he’s given me he thinks my eyes may not get any worse and my headaches will be cured.

strain (負担) [名] a force or pressure that tends to distort or injure

get worse (悪くなる) [動] become worse

読書や裁縫や目に負担のかかるあらゆる仕事を完全にやめて、泣かないように気をつけて、渡された眼鏡をかければ、目が悪くなることはなく、頭痛も治るだろうと言っていたよ。

But if I don’t he says I’ll certainly be stone-blind in six months.

stone-blind (完全に失明する) [形] completely blind

でも、そうしなければ、半年以内に完全に失明するだろうと言っていたよ。

Blind! Anne, just think of it!”

blind (失明する) [形] unable to see

失明するのよ! アン、考えてもごらんなさい!」

For a minute Anne, after her first quick exclamation of dismay, was silent.

for a minute (しばらく) [名] a short period of time

exclamation (叫び) [名] a sudden cry or remark

アンは、最初に驚きの声を上げたが、その後しばらく黙っていた。

It seemed to her that she could not speak.

彼女には話すことができないように思えた。

Then she said bravely, but with a catch in her voice:

catch (詰まる) [動] to become stuck or trapped

それから、彼女は勇敢に言った。しかし、声が詰まっていた。

“Marilla, don’t think of it.

「マリラ、考えないで。

You know he has given you hope.

彼があなたに希望を与えてくれたことを知っている。

If you are careful you won’t lose your sight altogether;

sight (視力) [名] the ability to sense light, and the eye's ability to see

注意すれば、視力を完全に失うことはない。

and if his glasses cure your headaches it will be a great thing.”

そして、彼の眼鏡があなたの頭痛を治すなら、それは素晴らしいことだ。」

“I don’t call it much hope,” said Marilla bitterly.

bitterly (苦々しく) [副] in a way that shows that you are very unhappy or angry

「私はそれをあまり希望とは呼ばない」とマリラは苦々しく言った。

“What am I to live for if I can’t read or sew or do anything like that?

「読書も裁縫も何もできないなら、何のために生きているのかしら?

I might as well be blind—or dead.

might as well (ましだ) [動] would be better or more sensible to

盲目になったり、死んだりした方がましだよ。

And as for crying, I can’t help that when I get lonesome.

can't help (どうしようもない) [動] be unable to prevent or avoid

泣くことについては、寂しくなったらどうしようもないよ。

But there, it’s no good talking about it.

there (それについては) [副] in that matter

be no good (無駄である) [動] not worth doing or having

でも、それについては話しても無駄だよ。

If you’ll get me a cup of tea I’ll be thankful.

お茶を一杯入れてくれたらありがたいよ。

I’m about done out.

be about done out (クタクタである) [動] to be very tired

私はもうクタクタよ。

Don’t say anything about this to any one for a spell yet, anyway.

anyone (誰も) [名] any person

spell (しばらく) [名] a short period of time

とにかく、しばらくは誰にもこのことは言わないで。

I can’t bear that folks should come here to question and sympathize and talk about it.”

人々がここに来て、質問したり、同情したり、話したりするのは耐えられないよ。」

When Marilla had eaten her lunch Anne persuaded her to go to bed.

マリラが昼食を食べ終わると、アンは彼女を説得してベッドに寝かせた。

Then Anne went herself to the east gable and sat down by her window in the darkness alone with her tears and her heaviness of heart.

heaviness (重荷) [名] the state of being physically heavy

それからアンは東の切妻部屋に行き、暗闇の中で窓のそばに座り、涙と心の重荷を抱えて一人ぼっちになった。

How sadly things had changed since she had sat there the night after coming home!

家に帰った夜にそこに座ったときから、どれほど悲しいことに物事が変化してしまったことか!

Then she had been full of hope and joy and the future had looked rosy with promise.

その時は希望と喜びに満ちていて、未来はバラ色に輝いていた。

Anne felt as if she had lived years since then, but before she went to bed there was a smile on her lips and peace in her heart.

アンはそれ以来何年も生きてきたように感じたが、寝る前には唇に笑みを浮かべ、心には安らぎがあった。

She had looked her duty courageously in the face and found it a friend—as duty ever is when we meet it frankly.

courageously (勇敢に) [副] in a courageous manner

彼女は勇敢に自分の義務を直視し、それが友人であることを発見した。義務とは、率直に向き合えばいつでも友人である。

One afternoon a few days later Marilla came slowly in from the front yard where she had been talking to a caller—a man whom Anne knew by sight as Sadler from Carmody.

a few days later (数日後) [名] a small number of days after the present day

caller (訪問者) [名] a person who visits someone or something

know by sight (見知っている) [動] be familiar with someone or something by appearance only

Sadler (サドラー) [名] a surname

数日後の午後、マリラは訪問者と話していた前庭からゆっくりと入ってきた。アンはカーモディのサドラーと知っていた男だった。

Anne wondered what he could have been saying to bring that look to Marilla’s face.

アンは、マリラの顔にそんな表情を浮かべさせるために、彼が何を言っていたのか気になった。

“What did Mr. Sadler want, Marilla?”

Mr. Sadler (サドラーさん) [名] a man

「サドラーさんは何の用だったの、マリラ?」

Marilla sat down by the window and looked at Anne.

マリラは窓際に腰を下ろし、アンを見た。

There were tears in her eyes in defiance of the oculist’s prohibition and her voice broke as she said:

defiance (無視) [名] open resistance; bold disobedience

prohibition (禁止) [名] the action of forbidding something, or the state of being forbidden

break (震える) [動] to cause to come apart by force

眼科医の禁止を無視して彼女の目には涙が浮かび、彼女の声は震えた。

“He heard that I was going to sell Green Gables

「彼は私がグリーン・ゲイブルズを売ろうとしていると聞いたんだ。

and he wants to buy it.”

そして彼はそれを買いたいんだ。」

“Buy it! Buy Green Gables?” Anne wondered if she had heard aright.

「買う! グリーン・ゲイブルズを買う?」アンは自分が正しく聞いたのかと思った。

“Oh, Marilla, you don’t mean to sell Green Gables!”

「ああ、マリラ、グリーン・ゲイブルズを売るつもりはないよね!」

“Anne, I don’t know what else is to be done.

else (他に) [副] in addition to what has been mentioned

be to be done (どうしたらいいか) [動] to be done

「アン、他にどうしたらいいかわからないんだ。

I’ve thought it all over.

よく考えたんだ。

If my eyes were strong I could stay here and make out to look after things and manage, with a good hired man.

be strong (丈夫である) [動] having the power to perform; having great physical power

make out (なんとかする) [動] to understand or interpret something

目が丈夫なら、ここに残って、良い雇い人を雇って、家事や管理をなんとかできるんだけど。

But as it is I can’t.

as it is (現状では) [副] in the current state of affairs

でも、この目ではできない。

I may lose my sight altogether;

完全に失明するかもしれない。

and anyway I’ll not be fit to run things.

and anyway (いずれにせよ) [副] in any case; whatever happens

be fit to (に適している) [動] be suitable for

run (切り盛りする) [動] manage or direct

いずれにせよ、家事を切り盛りするなんて無理だ。

Oh, I never thought I’d live to see the day when I’d have to sell my home.

live to see (迎える) [動] to live long enough to see or experience something

ああ、家を売らなければならない日が来るなんて、思ってもみなかった。

But things would only go behind worse and worse all the time, till nobody would want to buy it.

go behind (荒れ果てる) [動] to become worse or less good

でも、このままでは家はどんどん荒れ果てて、誰も買わなくなるだろう。

Every cent of our money went in that bank;

every cent (すべて) [名] all of the money

go in (預ける) [動] put money in a bank

私たちのお金はすべてあの銀行に預けてあった。

and there’s some notes Matthew gave last fall to pay.

note (手形) [名] a written promise to pay a sum of money

それに、去年の秋にマシューが支払った手形もある。

Mrs. Lynde advises me to sell the farm and board somewhere—with her I suppose.

advise (勧める) [動] recommend a course of action

somewhere (どこか) [副] in or to some place

リンド夫人は農場を売って、どこかに下宿することを勧めている。おそらく彼女のところだろう。

It won’t bring much—it’s small and the buildings are old.

農場は小さくて建物も古いから、あまり高く売れないだろう。

But it’ll be enough for me to live on I reckon.

be enough for (十分である) [動] be sufficient for

live on (生活する) [動] continue to live

でも、私が生活するには十分だろう。

I’m thankful you’re provided for with that scholarship, Anne.

be thankful (よかった) [動] feeling or showing gratitude

アン、あなたが奨学金を受けられることになって本当によかった。

I’m sorry you won’t have a home to come to in your vacations, that’s all, but I suppose you’ll manage somehow.”

休暇に帰ってくる家がないのは残念だけど、でも、なんとかやっていけるだろう。」

Marilla broke down and wept bitterly.

マリラは泣き崩れた。

“You mustn’t sell Green Gables,” said Anne resolutely.

「グリーン・ゲイブルズを売ってはいけません」アンは決然と言った。

“Oh, Anne, I wish I didn’t have to.

「ああ、アン、そうしなくて済むならそうしたい。

But you can see for yourself.

see for oneself (自分でわかる) [動] to see something for oneself

でも、自分でもわかるだろう。

I can’t stay here alone.

一人でここには住めない。

I’d go crazy with trouble and loneliness.

go crazy (気が狂う) [動] become insane

心配と孤独で気が狂ってしまう。

And my sight would go—I know it would.”

それに目も見えなくなるだろう。そうなるのはわかっている。」

“You won’t have to stay here alone, Marilla.

「マリラ、一人でここに住む必要はないよ。

I’ll be with you.

私が一緒にいるよ。

I’m not going to Redmond.”

レドモンドには行かないよ。」

“Not going to Redmond!”

「レドモンドに行かないだって!」

Marilla lifted her worn face from her hands and looked at Anne.

worn (疲れた) [形] showing signs of wear or use

マリラは疲れた顔を両手から離してアンを見た。

“Why, what do you mean?”

「え、どういうこと?」

“Just what I say.

「言った通りよ。

I’m not going to take the scholarship.

奨学金は受けないことにしたの。

I decided so the night after you came home from town.

あなたが町から帰ってきた夜に決めたの。

You surely don’t think I could leave you alone in your trouble, Marilla, after all you’ve done for me.

do (してくれた) [動] perform an action or deed

マリラ、あなたが私にしてくれたことを考えたら、私があなたを困ったまま放っておくなんて思っていないでしょう。

I’ve been thinking and planning.

plan (計画する) [動] decide on and make arrangements for future events

ずっと考えて計画していたの。

Let me tell you my plans.

私の計画をお話ししましょう。

Mr. Barry wants to rent the farm for next year.

rent (借りる) [動] pay money for the temporary use of something

バリーさんは来年農場を借りたいと思っている。

So you won’t have any bother over that.

bother (心配) [名] a cause of worry or difficulty

だからそのことで心配することは何もないの。

And I’m going to teach.

そして私は教師になるつもり。

I’ve applied for the school here—but I don’t expect to get it for I understand the trustees have promised it to Gilbert Blythe.

apply (応募する) [動] make a formal request

私はここの学校に応募したけど、理事がギルバート・ブライスに約束したらしいから、採用されるとは思っていない。

But I can have the Carmody school—Mr. Blair told me so last night at the store.

have (採用される) [動] to be given or allowed to have

Mr. Blair (ブレアさん) [名] a character in the story

でもカーモディの学校なら採用されるよ。ブレアさんが昨夜店でそう言ってくれたの。

Of course that won’t be quite as nice or convenient as if I had the Avonlea school.

as nice as (ほど素敵でも) [形] pleasant; attractive; good

as convenient as (ほど便利でも) [形] suitable; easy to use; easy to reach

もちろん、アヴォンリー学校に採用されるほど素敵でも便利でもないけど。

But I can board home and drive myself over to Carmody and back, in the warm weather at least.

board (通う) [動] to get on or off a ship, train, or plane

warm weather (暖かい季節) [名] a period of the year when the weather is warm

でも、少なくとも暖かい季節には、家から通って、自分でカーモディまで馬車を走らせて帰って来られるよ。

And even in winter I can come home Fridays. We’ll keep a horse for that.

keep (飼う) [動] have as a pet

冬でも金曜日には帰って来られるよ。そのために馬を飼うつもりよ。

Oh, I have it all planned out, Marilla.

plan out (計画する) [動] decide on and make arrangements for future events

ああ、全部計画してあるのよ、マリラ。

And I’ll read to you and keep you cheered up.

それに、本を読んであげたり、元気づけてあげたりするよ。

You sha’n’t be dull or lonesome.

退屈したり、寂しくなったりしないようにするよ。

And we’ll be real cozy and happy here together, you and I.”

cozy (居心地の良い) [形] comfortable and warm

you and I (あなたと私) [名] the speaker and the listener

それに、私たちはここで一緒に本当に居心地よく幸せに暮らすのよ、あなたと私。」

Marilla had listened like a woman in a dream.

マリラは夢を見ている女性のように聞いていた。

“Oh, Anne, I could get on real well if you were here, I know.

「ああ、アン、あなたがここにいれば、私は本当にうまくやっていけると思うよ。

But I can’t let you sacrifice yourself so for me.

sacrifice (犠牲) [名] the act of giving up something important for the sake of achieving something else

でも、私のためにあなたに犠牲を払わせることはできないよ。

It would be terrible.”

それはひどいことだよ。」

“Nonsense!” Anne laughed merrily.

merrily (陽気に) [副] in a cheerful way

「ナンセンス!」アンは陽気に笑った。

“There is no sacrifice.

「犠牲なんてないよ。

Nothing could be worse than giving up Green Gables—nothing could hurt me more.

グリーン・ゲイブルズを諦めることより悪いことは何もないよ。私をこれ以上傷つけることは何もないよ。

We must keep the dear old place.

私たちは愛する古い家を守らなければならないよ。

My mind is quite made up, Marilla.

私の決心は固いのよ、マリラ。

I’m not going to Redmond;

私はレドモンドには行かないよ。

and I am going to stay here and teach.

私はここに残って教師をするよ。

Don’t you worry about me a bit.”

私のことなんて心配しないで。」

“But your ambitions—and—”

「でも、あなたの大志は・・・」

“I’m just as ambitious as ever.

「私は相変わらず大志を抱いているよ。

Only, I’ve changed the object of my ambitions.

ただ、大志の対象が変わっただけよ。

I’m going to be a good teacher—and I’m going to save your eyesight.

私は良い教師になるつもりよ。そして、あなたの視力を守るつもりよ。

Besides, I mean to study at home here and take a little college course all by myself.

mean (思う) [動] intend or plan

それに、家で勉強して、大学の講義も少し受けようと思っているの。

Oh, I’ve dozens of plans, Marilla.

ああ、私にはたくさんの計画があるのよ、マリラ。

I’ve been thinking them out for a week.

一週間も考えていたのよ。

I shall give life here my best, and I believe it will give its best to me in return.

return (見返り) [名] the action of coming or going back to a place or activity

私はここでの生活に最善を尽くすつもりだし、その見返りに生活も私に最善を尽くしてくれると信じているよ。

When I left Queen’s my future seemed to stretch out before me like a straight road.

stretch out (広がる) [動] extend one's body or a part of it

straight (真っ直ぐな) [形] extending or moving uniformly in one direction only

クイーン学院を卒業した時、私の未来は真っ直ぐな道のように目の前に広がっているように思えたよ。

I thought I could see along it for many a milestone.

milestone (道標) [名] a stone set up beside a road to mark the distance in miles to a particular place

道沿いにたくさんの道標が見えると思ったよ。

Now there is a bend in it.

今は曲がり角があるよ。

I don’t know what lies around the bend, but I’m going to believe that the best does.

lie (ある) [動] be in a horizontal position

曲がり角の向こうに何があるのかわからないけど、最善のものがあると信じるつもりよ。

It has a fascination of its own, that bend, Marilla.

have a fascination (魅力がある) [動] to be extremely interesting or appealing

あの曲がり角には独特の魅力があるよ、マリラ。

I wonder how the road beyond it goes—what there is of green glory and soft, checkered light and shadows—what new landscapes—what new beauties—what curves and hills and valleys further on.”

曲がり角の向こうの道がどうなっているのか、緑の栄光と柔らかく、格子状の光と影があるのか、どんな新しい景色があるのか、どんな新しい美しさがあるのか、どんな曲線や丘や谷があるのか、気になります。」

“I don’t feel as if I ought to let you give it up,” said Marilla, referring to the scholarship.

「あなたにそれを諦めさせるべきではないと思う」とマリラは奨学金について言った。

“But you can’t prevent me.

「でも、私を止めることはできないよ。

I’m sixteen and a half, ‘obstinate as a mule,’ as Mrs. Lynde once told me,” laughed Anne.

sixteen and a half (16歳半) [名] an age

mule (ラバ) [名] the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse

私は16歳半で、リンド夫人がかつて私に言ったように「ラバのように頑固」なのよ」とアンは笑った。

“Oh, Marilla, don’t you go pitying me.

「ああ、マリラ、私を哀れに思わないで。

I don’t like to be pitied, and there is no need for it.

be pitied (哀れに思われる) [動] feel sorrow or compassion for

私は哀れに思われるのは好きじゃないし、その必要もないよ。

I’m heart glad over the very thought of staying at dear Green Gables.

愛するグリーン・ゲイブルズに住むという考えだけで心が喜んでいるよ。

Nobody could love it as you and I do—so we must keep it.”

誰もあなたや私のように愛することはできないよ。だから私たちはそれを守らなければならないよ。」

“You blessed girl!” said Marilla, yielding.

yielding (折れた) [動] give way to pressure, force, or persuasion

「あなたはなんていい子なんだ!」とマリラは折れた。

“I feel as if you’d given me new life.

give (もらう) [動] to freely transfer the possession of (something) to (someone)

「まるで新しい命をもらったみたいだ。

I guess I ought to stick out and make you go to college—but I know I can’t, so I ain’t going to try.

stick out (頑張る) [動] to be noticeable or prominent

私が頑張れば、あなたを大学に行かせることができると思うけど、できないことはわかっているから、そうはしないよ。

I’ll make it up to you though, Anne.”

make up (埋め合わせする) [動] compensate for something

でも、アン、その分は埋め合わせするよ。」

When it became noised abroad in Avonlea that Anne Shirley had given up the idea of going to college and intended to stay home and teach there was a good deal of discussion over it.

a good deal of (かなりの) [名] a large amount or extent of

アン・シャーリーが大学に行く考えを捨てて、家に残って教師をするつもりだということがアヴォンリーに広く知れ渡ると、それについてかなりの議論が起こった。

Most of the good folks, not knowing about Marilla’s eyes, thought she was foolish.

not know (知らない) [動] to be unacquainted with

マリラの目のことは知らない善良な人々のほとんどは、彼女が愚かだと思った。

Mrs. Allan did not.

アラン夫人はそうは思わなかった。

She told Anne so in approving words that brought tears of pleasure to the girl’s eyes.

bring (浮かぶ) [動] cause to come or go to a place

彼女はアンにそう言うと、少女の目に喜びの涙が浮かんだ。

Neither did good Mrs. Lynde.

Lynde (リンド) [名] a surname

善良なリンド夫人もそうは思わなかった。

She came up one evening and found Anne and Marilla sitting at the front door in the warm, scented summer dusk.

彼女はある夕方やってきて、アンとマリラが暖かく香り高い夏の夕暮れ時に玄関に座っているのを見つけた。

They liked to sit there when the twilight came down and the white moths flew about in the garden and the odor of mint filled the dewy air.

moth (蛾) [名] a nocturnal insect related to the butterfly

dewy (露の降りた) [形] wet with dew

二人は夕暮れ時にそこに座るのが好きで、白い蛾が庭を飛び回り、ミントの香りが露の降りた空気を満たしていた。

Mrs. Rachel deposited her substantial person upon the stone bench by the door, behind which grew a row of tall pink and yellow hollyhocks, with a long breath of mingled weariness and relief.

deposit (預ける) [動] put or leave something somewhere

hollyhock (タチアオイ) [名] a tall plant with large showy flowers

weariness (疲労) [名] extreme tiredness

レイチェル夫人は、疲労と安堵が入り混じった長い息をつきながら、そのどっしりした体を、背後にピンクと黄色の背の高いタチアオイが一列に生えているドアのそばの石のベンチに預けた。

“I declare I’m getting glad to sit down.

「座れて嬉しいよ。

I’ve been on my feet all day, and two hundred pounds is a good bit for two feet to carry round.

be on one's feet (立っている) [動] to be standing

two hundred pounds (二百ポンド) [名] a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces

two feet (二本の足) [名] the end of the leg on which a person or animal stands or walks

carry round (支える) [動] to support or hold up

一日中立っていたのよ、二百ポンドも体重があると二本の足で支えるのは大変なのよ。

It’s a great blessing not to be fat, Marilla.

blessing (ありがたいこと) [名] something that is a source of great happiness or satisfaction

太っていないのは本当にありがたいことよ、マリラ。

I hope you appreciate it.

感謝してほしいよ。

Well, Anne, I hear you’ve given up your notion of going to college.

go to college (大学に行く) [動] attend a college or university

ところで、アン、大学に行く考えは諦めたんだって?

I was real glad to hear it.

それを聞いて本当に嬉しかったよ。

You’ve got as much education now as a woman can be comfortable with.

be comfortable with (満足できる) [動] to be in a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint

女性が満足できるだけの教育は受けたわけだし。

I don’t believe in girls going to college with the men and cramming their heads full of Latin and Greek and all that nonsense.”

Greek (ギリシャ語) [名] the language of Greece

女の子が男の子と一緒に大学に行って、ラテン語やギリシャ語やそんなナンセンスなものを頭に詰め込むなんて、私は信じないよ。」

“But I’m going to study Latin and Greek just the same, Mrs. Lynde,” said Anne laughing.

laughing (笑いながら) [動] to make the sounds and movements of the face that are the natural expression of amusement

「でも、私はラテン語とギリシャ語を勉強するつもりよ、リンドさん」とアンは笑いながら言った。

“I’m going to take my Arts course right here at Green Gables, and study everything that I would at college.”

Arts (芸術) [名] the various branches of creative activity, such as painting, music, literature, and dance

「私はここグリーン・ゲイブルズで芸術のコースを取り、大学で学ぶことをすべて勉強するつもりよ。」

Mrs. Lynde lifted her hands in holy horror.

holy horror (恐ろしくて) [名] a feeling of great fear or shock

リンドさんは恐ろしくて両手を上げた。

“Anne Shirley, you’ll kill yourself.”

「アン・シャーリー、あなたは死んでしまうよ。」

“Not a bit of it.

「そんなことないよ。

I shall thrive on it.

thrive (成長する) [動] flourish or prosper

私はそれで成長するよ。

Oh, I’m not going to overdo things.

overdo (やりすぎる) [動] do something to excess

ああ、私はやりすぎたりしないよ。

As ‘Josiah Allen’s wife,’ says, I shall be ‘mejum’.

Josiah Allen's wife (ジョサイア・アレンの妻) [名] a fictional character created by Marietta Holley

mejum (中庸) [名] the mean or average

ジョサイア・アレンの妻」が言うように、私は「中庸」になるよ。

But I’ll have lots of spare time in the long winter evenings, and I’ve no vocation for fancy work.

have lots of (たくさんある) [動] to have a large amount of something

spare time (暇な時間) [名] time that is not used for work or other duties

long winter evenings (長い冬の夜) [名] the time of day from the end of the afternoon to the time you go to bed

have no vocation for (向いていない) [動] to not be good at something or not enjoy doing something

でも、長い冬の夜には暇な時間がたくさんあるし、手芸には向いていないの。

I’m going to teach over at Carmody, you know.”

カーモディで教えることになるのよ。」

“I don’t know it.

「知らないよ。

I guess you’re going to teach right here in Avonlea.

right here (ここ) [副] in this place

あなたはここアヴォンリーで教えるつもりでしょう。

The trustees have decided to give you the school.”

理事会はあなたに学校を任せることに決めたのよ。」

“Mrs. Lynde!” cried Anne, springing to her feet in her surprise.

「リンド夫人!」とアンは驚いて飛び上がった。

“Why, I thought they had promised it to Gilbert Blythe!”

「えっ、ギルバート・ブライスに約束したと思ってたよ!」

“So they did. But as soon as Gilbert heard that you had applied for it he went to them—they had a business meeting at the school last night, you know—and told them that he withdrew his application, and suggested that they accept yours.

withdraw (取り下げる) [動] take back or away

「そうだったよ。でもギルバートはあなたが応募したと聞くとすぐに理事会に行ったのよ。昨日の夜、学校で理事会があったの。そして彼は応募を取り下げて、あなたの応募を受け入れるように提案したのよ。

He said he was going to teach at White Sands. Of course he knew how much you wanted to stay with Marilla, and I must say I think it was real kind and thoughtful in him, that’s what.

thoughtful (思いやりがある) [形] showing consideration for others

彼はホワイトサンズで教えに行くと言っていたよ。もちろん彼はあなたがどれだけマリラと一緒にいたいか知っていたのよ。彼は本当に親切で思いやりがあると思うよ。

Real self-sacrificing, too, for he’ll have his board to pay at White Sands, and everybody knows he’s got to earn his own way through college.

self-sacrificing (自己犠牲的) [形] willing to give up one's own interests or needs

board (下宿代) [名] a flat piece of wood or other material used as a surface to write or draw on

本当に自己犠牲的でもあるよ。ホワイトサンズでは下宿代を払わなければならないし、彼が大学まで自分で稼がなければならないことは誰もが知っているよ。

So the trustees decided to take you.

take (採用する) [動] choose or select someone or something

それで理事会はあなたを採用することに決めたのよ。

I was tickled to death when Thomas came home and told me.”

be tickled to death (嬉しくて死にそう) [動] be very pleased or amused

トーマスが帰ってきて教えてくれた時は嬉しくて死にそうだったよ」

“I don’t feel that I ought to take it,” murmured Anne.

「受け取るべきではないと思うよ」とアンはつぶやいた。

“I mean—I don’t think I ought to let Gilbert make such a sacrifice for—for me.”

I mean (つまり) [慣] used to introduce or explain a statement

make (払う) [動] give or pay

「つまり、ギルバートが私のためにそんな犠牲を払うべきではないと思うの」

“I guess you can’t prevent him now.

「今となっては彼を止めることはできないと思うよ。

He’s signed papers with the White Sands trustees.

sign (サインする) [動] write your name on a document to show that you agree with it

paper (書類) [名] a material manufactured in thin sheets from the pulp of wood or other fibrous substances, used for writing, drawing, or printing on

彼はホワイトサンズの理事と書類にサインしたのよ。

So it wouldn’t do him any good now if you were to refuse.

do good (利益になる) [動] be beneficial to

だから、あなたが断っても彼にとって何の利益にもならないよ。

Of course you’ll take the school.

take (引き受ける) [動] to accept or agree to do something

もちろん、あなたは学校を引き受けるでしょう。

You’ll get along all right, now that there are no Pyes going.

there are (いる) [動] to be present

Pyes (パイ家の子供たち) [名] the children of the Pye family

going (行かない) [動] to move or travel from one place to another

パイ家の子供たちが行かないのだから、あなたはうまくやれるでしょう。

Josie was the last of them, and a good thing she was, that’s what.

ジョシーが最後だったし、彼女が最後でよかったよ。

There’s been some Pye or other going to Avonlea school for the last twenty years, and I guess their mission in life was to keep school teachers reminded that earth isn’t their home.

the last twenty years (この20年間) [名] the period of time from 20 years ago until now

mission (使命) [名] an important task or duty that someone has

パイ家の子供たちがこの20年間ずっとアヴォンリー学校に通っていたけど、彼らの人生における使命は、教師たちにこの世は彼らの住む場所ではないことを思い出させることだったんだと思うよ。

Bless my heart!

なんてことだ!

What does all that winking and blinking at the Barry gable mean?”

blink (瞬き) [動] shut and open the eyes quickly

バリー家の切妻に向かってあんなにウィンクしたり瞬きしたりしてどうしたの?」

“Diana is signaling for me to go over,” laughed Anne.

「ダイアナが私に向こうへ来るように合図してるの」とアンは笑った。

“You know we keep up the old custom.

keep up (守る) [動] to continue doing something

custom (習慣) [名] a way of behaving or doing things that is usual or traditional

「うちでは昔からの習慣を守っているでしょう。

Excuse me while I run over and see what she wants.”

run over (行く) [動] to go somewhere quickly

see (聞く) [動] to find out or learn about something

ちょっとあちらに行って、何が欲しいのか聞いてきます」

Anne ran down the clover slope like a deer, and disappeared in the firry shadows of the Haunted Wood.

run down (駆け下りる) [動] run quickly

アンは鹿のようにクローバーの坂を駆け下り、幽霊の森のモミの木の影に消えた。

Mrs. Lynde looked after her indulgently.

look after (見送る) [動] take care of someone or something

indulgently (優しく) [副] in a way that is kind or forgiving

リンド夫人は優しく彼女を見送った。

“There’s a good deal of the child about her yet in some ways.”

yet (まだ) [副] up until the present time; so far

in some ways (ある意味) [副] to some extent; in some manner

「彼女にはまだ子供っぽいところがかなりあるよ」

“There’s a good deal more of the woman about her in others,” retorted Marilla, with a momentary return of her old crispness.

others (他の面) [名] the other people or things

a momentary return (瞬間的に取り戻す) [名] a brief return

「他の面では、彼女には女性らしいところがかなりあるよ」とマリラは、昔のきびきびした態度を瞬間的に取り戻して言い返した。

But crispness was no longer Marilla’s distinguishing characteristic.

distinguishing characteristic (際立った特徴) [名] a feature that makes something or someone different from others

しかし、きびきびした態度はもはやマリラの際立った特徴ではなかった。

As Mrs. Lynde told her Thomas that night.

その夜、リンド夫人が夫のトマスに言ったように。

“Marilla Cuthbert has got mellow. That’s what.”

get mellow (丸くなる) [動] become more relaxed, easy-going, or genial

「マリラ・カスバートは丸くなったよ。そういうことよ。」

Anne went to the little Avonlea graveyard the next evening to put fresh flowers on Matthew’s grave and water the Scotch rosebush.

アンは翌日の夕方、マシューの墓に新しい花を供え、スコットランドのバラに水をやるために小さなアヴォンリーの墓地に行った。

She lingered there until dusk, liking the peace and calm of the little place, with its poplars whose rustle was like low, friendly speech, and its whispering grasses growing at will among the graves.

peace (平和) [名] a state of tranquility or quiet

彼女は夕暮れまでそこにぐずぐずと残り、ポプラの木が低く優しい言葉を話すようにざわめき、墓の間から生える草がささやく、小さな場所の平和と静けさを好んだ。

When she finally left it and walked down the long hill that sloped to the Lake of Shining Waters it was past sunset and all Avonlea lay before her in a dreamlike afterlight—“a haunt of ancient peace.”

walk down (歩いて下りる) [動] go down on foot

long hill (長い丘) [名] a long, raised area of land

slope (続く) [動] go down at an angle

lay before (横たわる) [動] be in front of

dreamlike (夢のような) [形] like a dream

haunt (隠れ家) [名] a place that someone often visits

ancient (古代の) [形] from a long time ago

彼女がようやくそこを去り、輝く水の湖に続く長い丘を歩いて下りると、日没は過ぎ、アヴォンリー全体が夢のような残照の中に彼女の前に横たわっていたー「古代の平和の隠れ家」

There was a freshness in the air as of a wind that had blown over honey-sweet fields of clover.

freshness (新鮮さ) [名] the quality of being fresh

honey-sweet (蜜のように甘い) [形] having the taste of honey

空気は、蜜のように甘いクローバー畑を吹き抜けた風のように新鮮だった。

Home lights twinkled out here and there among the homestead trees.

home light (家の明かり) [名] the light of a house

農家の木々の間から、あちらこちらで家の明かりがきらめいていた。

Beyond lay the sea, misty and purple, with its haunting, unceasing murmur.

misty (霧がかかった) [形] filled or abounding with mist

haunting (絶え間ない) [形] (of a memory, feeling, or image) tending to recur often or be hard to forget

unceasing (絶え間ない) [形] never stopping or ending

その向こうには、霧がかかった紫色の海が、絶え間なくつぶやきながら横たわっていた。

The west was a glory of soft mingled hues, and the pond reflected them all in still softer shadings.

mingle (混ざり合う) [動] mix or be mixed together

still (さらに) [副] even more; to an even greater extent

shading (陰影) [名] the darkening of an area by the addition of black

西の空は柔らかく混ざり合った色彩の栄光で、池はそれらすべてをさらに柔らかい陰影で映し出していた。

The beauty of it all thrilled Anne’s heart, and she gratefully opened the gates of her soul to it.

thrill (震える) [動] feel or cause to feel a sudden intense feeling of excitement or pleasure

gratefully (感謝の気持ちを込めて) [副] in a way that shows that you are grateful

そのすべての美しさにアンの心は震え、彼女は感謝の気持ちを込めて魂の門を開いた。

“Dear old world,” she murmured, “you are very lovely, and I am glad to be alive in you.”

「愛しい古い世界」と彼女はつぶやいた。「あなたはとても美しく、私はあなたの中で生きていて嬉しいよ」

Halfway down the hill a tall lad came whistling out of a gate before the Blythe homestead.

lad (少年) [名] a boy or young man

whistling (口笛を吹きながら) [動] make a whistling sound

homestead (家) [名] the main house on a farm

丘を半分ほど下ったところで、背の高い少年が口笛を吹きながら、ブライス家の門から出てきた。

It was Gilbert, and the whistle died on his lips as he recognized Anne.

recognize (気づく) [動] be aware of the existence or truth of

それはギルバートだった。アンに気づいて口笛が止まった。

He lifted his cap courteously, but he would have passed on in silence, if Anne had not stopped and held out her hand.

courteously (丁寧に) [副] in a polite manner

pass on (通り過ぎる) [動] go past

彼は丁寧に帽子を持ち上げたが、アンが立ち止まって手を差し出さなければ、黙って通り過ぎていただろう。

“Gilbert,” she said, with scarlet cheeks, “I want to thank you for giving up the school for me.

「ギルバート」と彼女は頬を真っ赤にして言った。「私のために学校を辞めてくれたことに感謝したいの。

It was very good of you—and I want you to know that I appreciate it.”

とても親切だったよ。感謝していることを知ってほしいの。」

Gilbert took the offered hand eagerly.

ギルバートは差し出された手を熱心に握った。

“It wasn’t particularly good of me at all, Anne.

「特に親切でもなんでもないさ、アン。

I was pleased to be able to do you some small service.

be pleased (嬉しかった) [動] to be happy or glad about something

君に何か小さな奉仕ができて嬉しかったんだ。

Are we going to be friends after this?

これからは友達になる?

Have you really forgiven me my old fault?”

fault (過ち) [名] an offense, flaw, or mistake

本当に私の昔の過ちを許してくれたの?」

Anne laughed and tried unsuccessfully to withdraw her hand.

withdraw (離す) [動] take away or back

アンは笑って、手を離そうとしたがうまくいかなかった。

“I forgave you that day by the pond landing, although I didn’t know it.

「あの日、池の岸辺で許したのよ、自分では気づかなかったけど。

What a stubborn little goose I was.

なんて頑固なガチョウだったんだろう。

I’ve been—I may as well make a complete confession—I’ve been sorry ever since.”

make a complete confession (白状する) [動] to admit that you have done something wrong

ずっと、白状するよ、ずっと後悔していたのよ」

“We are going to be the best of friends,” said Gilbert, jubilantly.

「私たちは親友になるんだ」ギルバートは喜びにあふれて言った。

“We were born to be good friends, Anne.

good friend (親友) [名] a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection

「私たちは親友になるために生まれてきたんだ、アン。

You’ve thwarted destiny enough.

thwart (妨害する) [動] to oppose successfully

運命を十分に妨害したよね。

I know we can help each other in many ways.

many ways (いろいろな面) [名] a large number of things

私たちはいろいろな面で助け合えると思うよ。

You are going to keep up your studies, aren’t you?

keep up (続ける) [動] continue doing something

aren't you (でしょう) [助] used in speech to turn a statement into a yes-no question

勉強は続けるつもりでしょう?

So am I.

私もそうよ。

Come, I’m going to walk home with you.”

さあ、家まで一緒に歩きましょう」

Marilla looked curiously at Anne when the latter entered the kitchen.

look curiously (不思議そうに見る) [動] to look at something in a way that shows that you are interested in it and want to know more about it

アンが台所に入ると、マリラは不思議そうにアンを見た。

“Who was that came up the lane with you, Anne?”

「アン、あなたと一緒に道を上がってきたのは誰?」

“Gilbert Blythe,” answered Anne, vexed to find herself blushing.

「ギルバート・ブライス」とアンは答え、顔が赤くなるのに気づいて困惑した。

“I met him on Barry’s hill.”

「バリの丘で会ったの」

“I didn’t think you and Gilbert Blythe were such good friends that you’d stand for half an hour at the gate talking to him,” said Marilla with a dry smile.

「あなたとギルバート・ブライスがそんなに仲良しだとは思えなかったよ、門のところで30分も立って話すなんて」とマリラは乾いた笑みを浮かべて言った。

“We haven’t been—we’ve been good enemies.

enemy (敵) [名] a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something

「仲良しじゃなかったよ、いい敵同士だったの。

But we have decided that it will be much more sensible to be good friends in the future.

でも、これからは仲良しになった方がずっと賢明だと決めたの。

Were we really there half an hour?

本当に30分もそこにいたの?

It seemed just a few minutes.

ほんの数分だったように思えたよ。

But, you see, we have five years’ lost conversations to catch up with, Marilla.”

catch up with (取り戻す) [動] to reach the same level or standard as someone or something else

five years (5年間) [名] a period of time equal to 5 years

lost (失われた) [形] no longer possessed or owned

でも、ほら、私たちには5年間の失われた会話を取り戻さなくちゃいけないのよ、マリラ」

Anne sat long at her window that night companioned by a glad content.

companion (仲間) [名] a person who accompanies another

content (満足) [名] a state of happiness and satisfaction

その夜、アンは喜びに満ちた気持ちで長い時間窓辺に座っていた。

The wind purred softly in the cherry boughs, and the mint breaths came up to her.

come up to (漂ってくる) [動] to move or travel toward someone or something

風が桜の枝をそっと撫で、ミントの香りが彼女の元へ漂ってきた。

The stars twinkled over the pointed firs in the hollow and Diana’s light gleamed through the old gap.

くぼ地の尖ったモミの木の上に星が瞬き、古い隙間からダイアナの明かりが輝いていた。

Anne’s horizons had closed in since the night she had sat there after coming home from Queen’s;

close in (閉ざされる) [動] to move or come closer together

アンの視界は、クイーンから帰宅した後そこに座った夜から閉ざされていた。

but if the path set before her feet was to be narrow she knew that flowers of quiet happiness would bloom along it.

set (続く) [動] be in a specified state

しかし、もし彼女の足元に続く道が狭いとしても、静かな幸せの花が道沿いに咲き誇るだろうと彼女は知っていた。

The joy of sincere work and worthy aspiration and congenial friendship were to be hers;

sincere (誠実な) [形] free from pretense or deceit; proceeding from genuine feelings

congenial (気の合う) [形] pleasant because of a personality, qualities, or interests that are similar to one's own

誠実な仕事と価値ある大志と気の合う友人の喜びは彼女のものになるだろう。

nothing could rob her of her birthright of fancy or her ideal world of dreams.

rob (奪う) [動] take something away from someone by force

birthright (生来) [名] a right or privilege that you have because of your birth

彼女の生来の空想や理想の夢の世界を奪えるものは何もなかった。

And there was always the bend in the road!

そして、道にはいつも曲がり角があった!

“‘God’s in his heaven, all’s right with the world,’” whispered Anne softly.

「神は天に在り、世はすべて事もなし」とアンはそっとささやいた。