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Anne of the Island

島のアン

by Lucy Maud Montgomery

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Contents

1. Chapter I: The Shadow of Change

2. Chapter II: Garlands of Autumn

3. Chapter III: Greeting and Farewell

4. Chapter IV: April’s Lady

5. Chapter V: Letters from Home

6. Chapter VI: In the Park

7. Chapter VII: Home Again

8. Chapter VIII: Anne’s First Proposal

9. Chapter IX: An Unwelcome Lover and a Welcome Friend

10. Chapter X: Patty’s Place

11. Chapter XI: The Round of Life

12. Chapter XII: “Averil’s Atonement”

13. Chapter XIII: The Way of Transgressors

14. Chapter: XIV The Summons

15. Chapter XV: A Dream Turned Upside Down

16. Chapter XVI: Adjusted Relationships

17. Chapter XVII: A Letter from Davy

18. Chapter XVIII: Miss Josephine Remembers the Anne-girl

19. Chapter XIX: An Interlude

20. Chapter XX: Gilbert Speaks

21. Chapter XXI: Roses of Yesterday

22. Chapter XXII: Spring and Anne Return to Green Gables

23. Chapter XXIII: Paul Cannot Find the Rock People

24. Chapter XXIV: Enter Jonas

25. Chapter XXV: Enter Prince Charming

26. Chapter XXVI: Enter Christine

27. Chapter XXVII: Mutual Confidences

28. Chapter XXVIII: A June Evening

29. Chapter XXIX: Diana’s Wedding

30. Chapter XXX: Mrs. Skinner’s Romance

31. Chapter XXXI: Anne to Philippa

32. Chapter XXXII: Tea with Mrs. Douglas

33. Chapter XXXIII: “He Just Kept Coming and Coming”

34. Chapter XXXIV: John Douglas Speaks at Last

35. Chapter XXXV: The Last Redmond Year Opens

36. Chapter XXXVI: The Gardners’Call

37. Chapter XXXVII: Full-fledged B.A.’s

38. Chapter XXXVIII: False Dawn

39. Chapter XXXIX: Deals with Weddings

40. Chapter XL: A Book of Revelation

41. Chapter XLI: Love Takes Up the Glass of Time

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Chapter I: The Shadow of Change

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

shadow (影) [名] a dark figure or image cast on a surface by a body intercepting the light

第1章: 変化の影

“Harvest is ended and summer is gone,” quoted Anne Shirley, gazing across the shorn fields dreamily.

harvest (収穫) [名] the gathering of ripe crops

end (終わり) [名] the final part of something

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

quote (言う) [動] repeat a passage from a book, speech, or conversation

Anne Shirley (アン・シャーリー) [名] the protagonist of the story

gaze (眺める) [動] look intently or steadily

shorn field (刈り取られた畑) [名] a field that has been harvested

dreamily (夢見るように) [副] in a dreamy manner

「収穫は終わり、夏は去った」とアン・シャーリーは刈り取られた畑を夢見るように眺めながら言った。

She and Diana Barry had been picking apples in the Green Gables orchard, but were now resting from their labors in a sunny corner, where airy fleets of thistledown drifted by on the wings of a wind that was still summer-sweet with the incense of ferns in the Haunted Wood.

Green Gables (グリーン・ゲイブルズ) [名] the name of a farm

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

pick (摘む) [動] take hold of and remove with the fingers

apple (リンゴ) [名] a round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin and sweet white flesh

sunny (日当たりの良い) [形] exposed to the sun

corner (場所) [名] a place where two or more things meet

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

labor (労働) [名] work, especially hard physical work

airy (風通しの良い) [形] full of or allowing in fresh air

fleet (群れ) [名] a large group of ships or vehicles

thistledown (アザミの綿毛) [名] the fluffy seed head of a thistle

drift (舞い降りる) [動] be carried along by a current of air or water

wing (翼) [名] an organ of flight

wind (風) [名] a natural movement of air

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

incense (香り) [名] a substance that is burned for the sweet smell it produces

fern (シダ) [名] a flowerless green plant with feathery or leafy fronds

Haunted Wood (お化けの森) [名] a wood that is said to be haunted

アンとダイアナ・バリーはグリーン・ゲイブルズの果樹園でリンゴを摘んでいたが、今は日当たりの良い場所で休憩していた。そこは、まだ夏の甘い香りがする風に乗って、アザミの綿毛がふわふわと舞い降りてくる場所だった。

But everything in the landscape around them spoke of autumn.

everything (すべて) [名] all the things

landscape (景色) [名] all the visible features of an area of land

speak of (告げる) [動] be a sign of; indicate

しかし、周りの景色はすべて秋を告げていた。

The sea was roaring hollowly in the distance, the fields were bare and sere, scarfed with golden rod, the brook valley below Green Gables overflowed with asters of ethereal purple, and the Lake of Shining Waters was blue—blue—blue;

sea (海) [名] a large expanse of salt water covering most of the earth's surface and surrounding its land masses

roar (うなる) [動] to make a loud, deep sound

hollowly (くぐもって) [副] in a hollow manner

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

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

bare (むき出しの) [形] not covered or protected

sere (枯れた) [形] dry and withered

golden rod (黄金色の棒) [名] a plant with yellow flowers

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

valley (谷) [名] an area of low land between hills

overflow (溢れる) [動] to flow or fill over the brim

ethereal (天上の) [形] extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world

purple (紫色) [名] a color intermediate between red and blue

Lake of Shining Waters (輝く水の湖) [名] a fictional lake in the Anne of Green Gables series

blue (青い) [形] of the color intermediate between green and violet, as of the sky or sea on a sunny day

遠くで海がうなり、野原はむき出しで枯れ、黄金色の棒で覆われ、グリーン・ゲイブルズの下の小川の谷は天上の紫色のアスターに溢れ、輝く水の湖は青く、青く、青かった。

not the changeful blue of spring, nor the pale azure of summer, but a clear, steadfast, serene blue, as if the water were past all moods and tenses of emotion

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

clear (澄んだ) [形] free from clouds, mist, or haze

steadfast (不動の) [形] firm and unwavering

serene (穏やかな) [形] calm, peaceful, and untroubled

mood (気分) [名] a temporary state of mind or feeling

tense (時制) [名] a set of forms of a verb that are used to show the time of an action or event

emotion (感情) [名] a strong feeling, such as love, hate, anger, or fear

春の変わりやすい青でも、夏の淡い青でもなく、水があらゆる気分や感情の時制を過ぎ去ったかのような、澄んだ、不動の、穏やかな青だった。

and had settled down to a tranquility unbroken by fickle dreams.

settle down (落ち着く) [動] become calm or quiet

tranquility (静けさ) [名] the quality or state of being tranquil

unbroken (邪魔されない) [形] not interrupted or disturbed

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

そして、気まぐれな夢に邪魔されることのない静けさに落ち着いていた。

“It has been a nice summer,” said Diana, twisting the new ring on her left hand with a smile.

nice (いい) [形] pleasant; agreeable; satisfactory

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

Diana (ダイアナ) [名] the Roman goddess of hunting, childbirth, and the moon

twist (ひねる) [動] turn or cause to turn around and around

new (新しい) [形] recently made, produced, or created

ring (指輪) [名] a circular band of metal or other hard material worn as jewelry

smile (笑顔) [名] a pleased, kind, or amused expression, typically with the corners of the mouth turned up and the front teeth exposed

「いい夏だったよ」とダイアナは笑顔で左手の新しい指輪をひねりながら言った。

“And Miss Lavendar’s wedding seemed to come as a sort of crown to it.

wedding (結婚式) [名] a ceremony where two people get married

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

sort (ようなもの) [名] a kind, class, or group with similar characteristics

crown (冠) [名] a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority

「そして、ラヴェンダーさんの結婚式は、その冠のようなものだよ。

I suppose Mr. and Mrs. Irving are on the Pacific coast now.”

Mr. and Mrs. (夫妻) [名] a married couple

Irving (アーヴィング) [名] a surname

be on (にいる) [動] be located on

the Pacific coast (太平洋岸) [名] the coast of the Pacific Ocean

アーヴィング夫妻は今頃太平洋岸にいるでしょうね」

“It seems to me they have been gone long enough to go around the world,” sighed Anne.

seem (思える) [動] appear to be

long enough (十分に長い) [形] long enough

go around the world (世界一周する) [動] travel all the way around the world

sigh (ため息をつく) [動] let out a long, deep breath

「世界一周するくらい長い間いなくなったように思えるよ」とアンはため息をついた。

“I can’t believe it is only a week since they were married.

can't believe (信じられない) [動] be unable to believe

only a week (たった一週間) [名] a period of seven days

since (~から) [前] in the intervening period after (the time mentioned)

be married (結婚する) [動] be in a state of marriage

「結婚してからたった一週間しか経っていないなんて信じられないよ。

Everything has changed.

everything (何もかも) [名] all that exists; all that is

change (変わる) [動] become different

何もかも変わってしまったよ。

Miss Lavendar and Mr. and Mrs. Allan gone—how lonely the manse looks with the shutters all closed!

Miss Lavendar (ラヴェンダーさん) [名] a woman

Mr. and Mrs. Allan (アラン夫妻) [名] a married couple

gone (いなくなって) [動] no longer present

how lonely (なんて寂しげに) [副] in a lonely manner

look (見える) [動] seem

the manse (牧師館) [名] a house provided for a minister of religion

ラヴェンダーさんとアラン夫妻がいなくなって、雨戸が全部閉まった牧師館はなんて寂しげに見えるのでしょう!

I went past it last night, and it made me feel as if everybody in it had died.”

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

go past (通り過ぎる) [動] go by

everybody (みんな) [名] every person

die (死ぬ) [動] stop living

昨夜そこを通り過ぎたんだけど、まるで中の人みんなが死んでしまったかのような気持ちになったよ。」

“We’ll never get another minister as nice as Mr. Allan,” said Diana, with gloomy conviction.

never (決して) [副] not ever; at no time in the past or future; on no occasion; not at all

get (得る) [動] receive

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

minister (牧師) [名] a person authorized to perform the functions of a priest

nice (素敵な) [形] pleasant; agreeable; delightful

Mr. Allan (アランさん) [名] a man named Allan

said (言った) [動] utter words so as to convey information, an opinion, a feeling, etc., to someone else

gloomy (暗い) [形] dark or poorly lit

conviction (確信) [名] a firmly held belief or opinion

「アランさんのような素敵な牧師さんはもう来ないよ」とダイアナは暗い確信をもって言った。

“I suppose we’ll have all kinds of supplies this winter, and half the Sundays no preaching at all.

all kinds of (いろんな) [名] a variety of

this winter (この冬) [名] the winter of this year

half (半分) [名] one of two equal parts

Sunday (日曜日) [名] the first day of the week

no preaching (説教がない) [名] a sermon or public religious discourse

「この冬はいろんな代理の牧師さんが来るだろうし、日曜日の半分は説教がないよ。

And you and Gilbert gone—it will be awfully dull.”

and (それに) [接] in addition to; also; too

you (あなた) [代] the person or people that are being spoken to

Gilbert (ギルバート) [名] a male given name

awfully (ひどく) [副] very; extremely

dull (退屈) [形] lacking interest or excitement

それにあなたとギルバートがいなくなって、ひどく退屈になるよ。」

“Fred will be here,” insinuated Anne slyly.

be here (いる) [動] be present

insinuate (ほのめかす) [動] suggest or hint indirectly

slyly (悪戯っぽく) [副] in a mischievous manner

「フレッドがいるよ」とアンは悪戯っぽくほのめかした。

“When is Mrs. Lynde going to move up?” asked Diana, as if she had not heard Anne’s remark.

Mrs. Lynde (リンド夫人) [名] the wife of Mr. Lynde

move up (引っ越す) [動] change one's residence to a new place

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

as if (まるで) [接] in the way that would be expected if

not hear (聞かない) [動] fail to catch or understand the words that someone is saying

「リンド夫人はいつ引っ越すの?」とダイアナはアンの言葉を聞かなかったかのように尋ねた。

“Tomorrow. I’m glad she’s coming—but it will be another change.

tomorrow (明日) [名] the day after today

glad (嬉しい) [形] feeling or showing pleasure or contentment

change (変化) [名] the act or instance of making or becoming different

「明日よ。来てくれるのは嬉しいけど、また変化ね。

Marilla and I cleared everything out of the spare room yesterday.

Marilla (マリラ) [名] a female given name

clear (片付ける) [動] remove all items from

spare room (空き部屋) [名] a room that is not currently being used

マリラと私は昨日、空き部屋から全部片付けたよ。

Do you know, I hated to do it?

hate (嫌がる) [動] dislike intensely

嫌だったよ。

Of course, it was silly—but it did seem as if we were committing sacrilege.

of course (もちろん) [副] certainly; without doubt

silly (ばかげた) [形] foolish or stupid

commit (犯す) [動] do or perform

sacrilege (冒涜) [名] the act of treating something sacred with disrespect

ばかげたことだとはわかっているけど、まるで神聖を冒涜するような気分だったよ。

That old spare room has always seemed like a shrine to me.

old (古い) [形] having lived or existed for a long time

spare (空き) [形] not in regular use

room (部屋) [名] a part of a building enclosed by walls, floor, and ceiling

shrine (神殿) [名] a place of worship

あの空き部屋は私にとって神殿のような場所だったから。

When I was a child I thought it the most wonderful apartment in the world.

when I was a child (子供の頃) [名] the time when I was a child

the most wonderful (一番素敵な) [形] the best

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

子供の頃は世界で一番素敵な部屋だと思っていたよ。

You remember what a consuming desire I had to sleep in a spare room bed—but not the Green Gables spare room.

bed (ベッド) [名] a place to sleep

私が空き部屋のベッドで寝たいとどれほど強く願っていたか覚えているでしょう? でもグリーン・ゲイブルズの空き部屋ではなかったよ。

Oh, no, never there!

Oh (ああ) [間] an expression of surprise, disappointment, or disgust

no (いいえ) [間] a negative response

there (あそこ) [副] in or at that place

ああ、いいえ、あそこは絶対に嫌だったよ!

It would have been too terrible—I couldn’t have slept a wink from awe.

too terrible (あまりにも恐ろしい) [形] very bad or serious

couldn't have slept a wink (一睡もできなかったでしょう) [動] not be able to sleep at all

awe (畏敬の念) [名] a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder

あまりにも恐ろしくて、畏敬の念から一睡もできなかったでしょう。

I never walked through that room when Marilla sent me in on an errand—no, indeed, I tiptoed through it and held my breath, as if I were in church, and felt relieved when I got out of it.

walk through (歩いて通る) [動] go through on foot

send in (送り込む) [動] cause to go into

errand (用事) [名] a short trip to do something

tiptoe (つま先で歩く) [動] walk on one's toes

hold one's breath (息を止める) [動] stop breathing

church (教会) [名] a building used for public Christian worship

feel relieved (ホッとする) [動] feel less worried, stressed, or anxious

マリラが用事を言いつけて私をその部屋に送り込むと、私は決して歩いて通らなかったよ。いいえ、本当に、私は教会にいるかのように、つま先で歩いて息を止め、部屋から出るとホッとしたよ。

The pictures of George Whitefield and the Duke of Wellington hung there, one on each side of the mirror, and frowned so sternly at me all the time I was in, especially if I dared peep in the mirror, which was the only one in the house that didn’t twist my face a little.

George Whitefield (ジョージ・ホワイトフィールド) [名] an English Anglican cleric and evangelist

Duke of Wellington (ウェリントン公爵) [名] an Anglo-Irish soldier and statesman

hang (掛けてある) [動] be suspended or fastened to something above

mirror (鏡) [名] a surface that reflects light

frown (睨みつける) [動] to wrinkle one's brow in displeasure or concentration

sternly (厳しい顔で) [副] in a severe or strict manner

peep (覗き込む) [動] look quickly or furtively

twist (歪める) [動] to change the shape of something by turning or bending it

ジョージ・ホワイトフィールドとウェリントン公爵の肖像画が鏡の両側に掛けてあって、私が部屋にいる間はずっと厳しい顔で私を睨みつけていたよ。特に私が鏡を覗き込むとそうだったよ。その鏡は家の中で唯一私の顔を少しも歪めない鏡だったんだけど。

I always wondered how Marilla dared houseclean that room.

wonder (不思議に思う) [動] be curious or in doubt about

dare (よくも) [動] have the courage to do something new, dangerous, or exciting

houseclean (掃除する) [動] clean the rooms of a house

マリラがよくもあの部屋を掃除できるものだといつも不思議に思っていたよ。

And now it’s not only cleaned but stripped bare.

clean (掃除する) [動] make free of dirt, marks, or mess, especially by washing, wiping, or brushing

strip (空にする) [動] remove all covering from

bare (すっかり) [形] without covering or clothing

そして今では掃除されただけでなく、すっかり空っぽになってしまったよ。

George Whitefield and the Duke have been relegated to the upstairs hall.

Duke (公爵) [名] a member of the highest rank of the British peerage

be relegated to (追いやられる) [動] be assigned to a lower position or rank

ジョージ・ホワイトフィールドと公爵は二階のホールに追いやられたよ。

‘So passes the glory of this world,’” concluded Anne, with a laugh in which there was a little note of regret.

pass (過ぎ去る) [動] move or cause to move in a specified direction

glory (栄華) [名] high renown or honor won by notable achievements

this world (この世) [名] the earth and all its inhabitants

conclude (言う) [動] bring to an end

regret (後悔) [名] a feeling of disappointment or dissatisfaction with oneself or one's actions

「この世の栄華はこうして過ぎ去っていく」とアンは少し後悔の念を込めて笑いながら言った。

It is never pleasant to have our old shrines desecrated, even when we have outgrown them.

desecrate (冒涜する) [動] treat with violent disrespect

even (たとえ) [接] in spite of the fact that

outgrow (卒業する) [動] become too big for

pleasant (気持ちの良い) [形] giving a feeling of happy satisfaction

古い神殿が冒涜されるのは、たとえ私たちが成長して神殿を卒業したとしても、決して気持ちの良いことではない。

“I’ll be so lonesome when you go,” moaned Diana for the hundredth time.

be so lonesome (とても寂しくなる) [動] feel sad because one has no friends or company

hundredth (百回目) [形] coming after ninety-nine others in a series

time (回) [名] an instance or single occasion of something

「あなたが行ってしまうと、私はとても寂しくなるよ」とダイアナは百回目も嘆いた。

“And to think you go next week!”

next week (来週) [名] the week after this week

「そして来週行ってしまうなんて!」

“But we’re together still,” said Anne cheerily.

together (一緒に) [副] with or near each other

still (まだ) [副] up to and including the present time

cheerily (元気よく) [副] in a cheerful manner

「でもまだ一緒にいるよ」とアンは元気よく言った。

“We mustn’t let next week rob us of this week’s joy.

rob (奪う) [動] take something away from someone by force

this week (今週) [名] the week that is currently happening

「来週のことが今週の喜びを奪うなんてことはさせちゃいけないよ。

I hate the thought of going myself—home and I are such good friends.

thought (考え) [名] an idea or opinion produced by thinking or occurring suddenly in the mind

myself (私自身) [代] I or me

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

friend (友達) [名] a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection

私自身も行くのは嫌だよ。家と私はとても仲良しだから。

Talk of being lonesome!

talk of (なんて) [名] a discussion of

being (だ) [動] exist or live

lonesome (孤独) [形] without companions; solitary

孤独だなんて!

It’s I who should groan.

groan (うめき声を上げる) [動] make a deep inarticulate sound in response to pain or despair

うめき声を上げるべきなのは私よ。

You’ll be here with any number of your old friends—and Fred!

any number of (たくさんの) [名] a large number of

old friend (昔の友達) [名] a person whom one has known for a long time

Fred (フレッド) [名] a male given name

あなたはたくさんの昔の友達とここにいるでしょう。それにフレッドも!

While I shall be alone among strangers, not knowing a soul!”

be alone (一人ぼっちになる) [動] be without company

among (の中で) [前] in the middle of

stranger (知らない人) [名] a person whom one does not know

not knowing a soul (誰も知らない) [動] not know anyone

私は知らない人ばかりの中で一人ぼっちになるんだもの!」

“Except Gilbert—and Charlie Sloane,” said Diana, imitating Anne’s italics and slyness.

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

imitate (真似る) [動] follow as a model or example

emphasis (強調) [名] special importance or prominence given to something

slyness (ずる賢さ) [名] the quality of being cunning or crafty

「ギルバートとチャーリー・スローン以外はね」とダイアナはアンの強調とずる賢さを真似て言った。

“Charlie Sloane will be a great comfort, of course,” agreed Anne sarcastically;

Charlie Sloane (チャーリー・スローン) [名] a character in the story

great comfort (大いに慰めになる) [名] a source of great relief or consolation

agree (同意する) [動] have the same opinion about something

sarcastically (皮肉を込めて) [副] in a manner that is intended to convey contempt or ridicule

「もちろんチャーリー・スローンは大いに慰めになるよね」とアンは皮肉を込めて同意した。

whereupon both those irresponsible damsels laughed.

whereupon (すると) [接] after which; and then

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

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

damsel (乙女) [名] a young unmarried woman

すると、この無責任な乙女たちは二人とも笑った。

Diana knew exactly what Anne thought of Charlie Sloane; but, despite sundry confidential talks, she did not know just what Anne thought of Gilbert Blythe.

know exactly (よく知っている) [動] have a good understanding of

think of (~のことを思っている) [動] have an opinion of

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

sundry (いろいろな) [形] various

confidential (内緒の) [形] intended to be kept secret

talk (話) [名] an informal discussion

just (~までは) [副] to the degree or extent of

ダイアナはアンがチャーリー・スローンのことをどう思っているかよく知っていたが、いろいろと内緒話をしたにもかかわらず、アンがギルバート・ブライスのことをどう思っているかまでは知らなかった。

To be sure, Anne herself did not know that.

to be sure (確かに) [副] without doubt; certainly

herself (自身) [代] used to emphasize that a woman or girl does something

know (知る) [動] be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information

確かにアン自身もそれを知らなかった。

“The boys may be boarding at the other end of Kingsport, for all I know,” Anne went on.

boy (男の子) [名] a male child

board (下宿する) [動] live in a place where you pay for food and a room

other end (反対側) [名] the opposite end

go on (続ける) [動] continue

「男の子たちはキングスポートの反対側に下宿しているかもしれないよ」とアンは続けた。

“I am glad I’m going to Redmond, and I am sure I shall like it after a while.

be glad (嬉しい) [動] feeling or showing pleasure or contentment

be going to (行く予定である) [助] have something already planned or arranged; have something that is bound to happen; will

Redmond (レドモンド) [名] a city in Washington

like (好きになる) [動] find agreeable, enjoyable, or satisfactory

「レドモンドに行くのは嬉しいし、しばらくしたらきっと好きになると思うよ。

But for the first few weeks I know I won’t.

first few weeks (最初の数週間) [名] the first few weeks

know (思う) [動] be aware of

won't (そうはいかないだろう) [助] will not

でも最初の数週間はそうはいかないだろうと思う。

I shan’t even have the comfort of looking forward to the weekend visit home, as I had when I went to Queen’s.

look forward to (楽しみにする) [動] anticipate with pleasure

weekend (週末) [名] the end of the week

visit (訪れる) [動] go to see someone or something

クイーンに行った時のように、週末に家を訪れることを楽しみにする慰めさえもないよ。

Christmas will seem like a thousand years away.”

Christmas (クリスマス) [名] an annual festival

thousand (千) [名] the number 1000

year (年) [名] the time it takes the earth to make one revolution around the sun

クリスマスは千年先のように思えるよ。」

“Everything is changing—or going to change,” said Diana sadly.

everything (全て) [名] all that exists

going to (しようとしている) [助] have something already planned or arranged; have something that is bound to happen; will

「全てが変わっていく、あるいは変わろうとしているよ」とダイアナは悲しそうに言った。

“I have a feeling that things will never be the same again, Anne.”

have a feeling (気がする) [動] to have a belief or opinion about something

the same (元通り) [形] being the same one or ones; identical

「物事は二度と元通りにはならないような気がするよ、アン。」

“We have come to a parting of the ways, I suppose,” said Anne thoughtfully.

come to (至る) [動] reach a certain point

parting (別れ) [名] the separation of two or more people

way (道) [名] a method, style, or manner of doing something

suppose (思う) [動] think or assume that something is true or probable

thoughtfully (考え深く) [副] in a thoughtful manner

「私たちは岐路に立ったんだと思うよ」とアンは考え深く言った。

“We had to come to it.

come to (来る) [動] arrive at

it (それ) [代] the thing or matter just mentioned

「私たちは岐路に立たなければならなかった。

Do you think, Diana, that being grown-up is really as nice as we used to imagine it would be when we were children?”

grown-up (大人) [名] a fully developed person

used to (かつて) [助] did or experienced something regularly in the past

imagine (想像する) [動] form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

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

ダイアナ、大人になることは、私たちが子供の頃に想像していたほど素敵なことだと思う?」

“I don’t know—there are some nice things about it,” answered Diana, again caressing her ring with that little smile which always had the effect of making Anne feel suddenly left out and inexperienced.

don't know (わからない) [動] be not sure or certain about something

answer (答える) [動] say or write something in reply

caress (撫でる) [動] touch or stroke gently or lovingly

make (させる) [動] cause to be or become

feel (感じる) [動] be aware of (something) through touch or sensation

suddenly (突然) [副] quickly and without warning

left out (取り残された) [動] not included

inexperienced (未熟な) [形] lacking knowledge or skill in a particular area

「わからないよ、いいこともあるよ」とダイアナは答え、いつもアンが突然取り残されたような、未熟な気持ちにさせるあの小さな笑みを浮かべて、再び指輪を撫でた。

“But there are so many puzzling things, too.

so many (とてもたくさん) [副] a lot of

puzzling (困惑する) [形] causing confusion or perplexity

「でも、困惑することもたくさんあるよ。

Sometimes I feel as if being grown-up just frightened me—and then I would give anything to be a little girl again.”

sometimes (時々) [副] occasionally; at times

frighten (怖がる) [動] make someone afraid

anything (何でも) [代] something, no matter what

little (小さな) [形] small in size

girl (女の子) [名] a female child

時々、大人になることが怖いように感じるの、そして、また小さな女の子に戻るためには何でも差し出すよ」

“I suppose we’ll get used to being grownup in time,” said Anne cheerfully.

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

being grownup (大人になること) [名] the state of being an adult

cheerfully (元気よく) [副] in a cheerful manner

「そのうち大人になることに慣れると思うよ」とアンは元気よく言った。

“There won’t be so many unexpected things about it by and by—though, after all, I fancy it’s the unexpected things that give spice to life.

so many (そんなにたくさんの) [限] a large number of

unexpected (予期せぬ) [形] not expected or anticipated

by and by (そのうち) [副] before long; soon

after all (結局のところ) [副] in spite of everything; nevertheless

give spice to (スパイスを与える) [動] make more interesting or exciting

「そのうち、そんなにたくさんの予期せぬことが起こらなくなるよ、でも、結局のところ、人生にスパイスを与えるのは予期せぬことだと思うの。

We’re eighteen, Diana.

eighteen (18歳) [名] the number 18

私たちは18歳よ、ダイアナ。

In two more years we’ll be twenty.

two more years (あと2年) [名] two years from now

twenty (20歳) [名] the number 20

あと2年で20歳になるよ。

When I was ten I thought twenty was a green old age.

when I was ten (私が10歳の頃) [名] when I was ten years old

green old age (老年) [名] an advanced age

私が10歳の頃は20歳は老年だと思っていたよ。

In no time you’ll be a staid, middle-aged matron, and I shall be nice, old maid Aunt Anne, coming to visit you on vacations.

no time (すぐに) [名] a very short period of time

staid (落ち着いた) [形] respectable and unadventurous

middle-aged (中年の) [形] being between young and old

matron (婦人) [名] a married woman, especially one who is mature and dignified

old maid (独身) [名] a woman who is not married, especially an older woman who is not likely to marry

Aunt Anne (アンおばさん) [名] the sister of one's mother or father

vacation (休暇) [名] a holiday during which people relax and enjoy away from home

すぐにあなたは落ち着いた中年の婦人になって、私は休暇にあなたを訪ねる優しい独身のアンおばさんになるよ。

You’ll always keep a corner for me, won’t you, Di darling?

keep a corner (場所を空ける) [動] reserve a place

won't you (だよね) [助] used in questions to express a request or to invite agreement

Di (ダイアナ) [名] a female given name

いつも私のために場所を空けてくれるよね、ダイアナ?

Not the spare room, of course—old maids can’t aspire to spare rooms, and I shall be as ’umble as Uriah Heep, and quite content with a little over-the-porch or off-the-parlor cubby hole.”

aspire (望む) [動] direct one's hopes or ambitions toward achieving something

Uriah Heep (ユライア・ヒープ) [名] a character in the novel David Copperfield by Charles Dickens

over-the-porch (玄関の上) [形] located above a porch

off-the-parlor (居間の隣) [形] located next to a parlor

cubby hole (小さな部屋) [名] a small room or cupboard

もちろん、空き部屋じゃなくてね。独身女性は空き部屋を望むわけにはいかないし、私はユライア・ヒープのように謙虚で、玄関の上の小さな部屋や居間の隣の小さな部屋で十分満足するよ。」

“What nonsense you do talk, Anne,” laughed Diana.

nonsense (ばかげたこと) [名] something that is foolish or unreasonable

talk (言う) [動] speak or converse

laugh (笑う) [動] make the sounds and movements of laughter

「アン、なんてばかげたことを言うの」とダイアナは笑った。

“You’ll marry somebody splendid and handsome and rich—and no spare room in Avonlea will be half gorgeous enough for you—and you’ll turn up your nose at all the friends of your youth.”

marry (結婚する) [動] take as one's wife or husband

splendid (立派な) [形] magnificent; very impressive

handsome (ハンサムな) [形] good-looking

rich (お金持ち) [形] having a great deal of money or assets

gorgeous (豪華な) [形] very beautiful or impressive

turn up one's nose (鼻であしらう) [動] to show that you do not like or approve of something

「あなたは立派でハンサムでお金持ちな人と結婚するのよ。そして、アヴォンリーの空き部屋はどれもあなたには十分に豪華ではなくて、あなたは若い頃の友達をみんな鼻であしらうのよ。」

“That would be a pity; my nose is quite nice, but I fear turning it up would spoil it,” said Anne, patting that shapely organ.

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

nose (鼻) [名] the part of the face that projects above the mouth and contains the nostrils

turn up (鼻であしらう) [動] to arrive or appear

spoil (台無しにする) [動] to ruin or damage something

organ (鼻) [名] a part of an organism that is typically self-contained and has a specific vital function

「それは残念ね。私の鼻は結構きれいだけど、鼻であしらったら台無しになっちゃうよ」とアンは形の良い鼻を撫でながら言った。

“I haven’t so many good features that I could afford to spoil those I have;

have (持っている) [動] possess, own, or hold

afford (わけにはいかない) [動] have enough money to pay for

「そんなに良い顔立ちをしているわけじゃないから、今あるものを台無しにするわけにはいかないもの。

so, even if I should marry the King of the Cannibal Islands, I promise you I won’t turn up my nose at you, Diana.”

even if (たとえ) [接] although; even though

King (王様) [名] the male ruler of a country

Cannibal Islands (人食い島) [名] a fictional island inhabited by cannibals

だから、たとえ私が人食い島の王様と結婚したとしても、あなたを鼻であしらったりしないよ、ダイアナ。」

With another gay laugh the girls separated, Diana to return to Orchard Slope, Anne to walk to the Post Office.

with another (再び) [副] once more; again

gay (陽気な) [形] cheerful and lighthearted

laugh (笑い) [名] the action of laughing

separate (別れる) [動] move or cause to move apart

return (戻る) [動] go or come back to a place or person

Orchard Slope (果樹園の坂道) [名] a fictional place in the story

walk (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

Post Office (郵便局) [名] a public department or corporation responsible for postal services and in some countries telecommunications

再び陽気に笑い合って、ダイアナは果樹園の坂道へ、アンは郵便局へと別れた。

She found a letter awaiting her there, and when Gilbert Blythe overtook her on the bridge over the Lake of Shining Waters she was sparkling with the excitement of it.

find (見つける) [動] discover or notice

letter (手紙) [名] a written message

await (届いている) [動] wait for

overtake (追いつく) [動] catch up with and pass

excitement (興奮) [名] a feeling of great happiness or pleasure

アンはそこで手紙が届いているのを見つけ、輝く水の湖にかかる橋の上でギルバート・ブライスに追いつかれた時には、手紙の興奮でキラキラと輝いていた。

“Priscilla Grant is going to Redmond, too,” she exclaimed.

Priscilla Grant (プリシラ・グラント) [名] a character in the story

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

exclaim (叫ぶ) [動] cry out or say something loudly, as in surprise, anger, or pain

「プリシラ・グラントもレドモンドに行くのよ」と彼女は叫んだ。

“Isn’t that splendid?

splendid (すばらしい) [形] impressive in quality or appearance

「すばらしいことじゃない?

I hoped she would, but she didn’t think her father would consent.

hope (望む) [動] want something to happen or be the case

father (父親) [名] a man who has a child

consent (許す) [動] give permission for something to happen

私もそうしてほしかったんだけど、彼女は父親が許さないと思ったの。

He has, however, and we’re to board together.

however (でも) [副] nevertheless; yet; still; though

でも、許してくれたので、一緒に下宿することになったよ。

I feel that I can face an army with banners—or all the professors of Redmond in one fell phalanx—with a chum like Priscilla by my side.”

banner (旗) [名] a strip of cloth with a design or slogan

army (軍隊) [名] an organized military force equipped for fighting on land

face (立ち向かう) [動] be opposite to

professor (教授) [名] a teacher of the highest rank at a college or university

chum (友達) [名] a close friend

side (そば) [名] a position to the left or right of an object, place, or central point

プリシラのような友達がそばにいれば、旗を掲げた軍隊にも、レドモンドの教授全員が集まっても立ち向かえる気がするよ」

“I think we’ll like Kingsport,” said Gilbert.

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

like (気に入る) [動] find agreeable or attractive

Kingsport (キングスポート) [名] a city in Tennessee

「キングスポートは気に入ると思うよ」とギルバートは言った。

“It’s a nice old burg, they tell me, and has the finest natural park in the world.

burg (町) [名] a town or city

tell (聞いている) [動] communicate information, news, or a story to

world (世界) [名] the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

「いい古い町だと聞いているし、世界で一番素晴らしい自然公園があるんだ。

I’ve heard that the scenery in it is magnificent.”

scenery (景色) [名] the natural features of a landscape considered in terms of their appearance, especially when picturesque

magnificent (素晴らしい) [形] extremely good or impressive

景色が素晴らしいらしい」

“I wonder if it will be—can be—any more beautiful than this,” murmured Anne, looking around her with the loving, enraptured eyes of those to whom “home” must always be the loveliest spot in the world, no matter what fairer lands may lie under alien stars.

wonder (思う) [動] to think or ponder about

be (ある) [動] to exist or live

can be (ありうる) [動] to be possible

beautiful (美しい) [形] pleasing to the senses or the mind

murmur (つぶやく) [動] to say something in a low voice

look around (見回す) [動] to turn one's head or body in order to see in all directions

loving (愛情に満ちた) [形] feeling or showing love

enraptured (うっとりした) [形] filled with great happiness or delight

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

loveliest (一番美しい) [形] most beautiful

spot (場所) [名] a particular place or location

no matter what (どんなに~でも) [接] regardless of what

fairer (美しい) [形] more beautiful

land (土地) [名] the solid surface of the earth

lie (横たわる) [動] to be in or assume a horizontal position

under (下に) [前] below or beneath

alien (異国の) [形] belonging to a foreign country or language

「これ以上美しい場所があるかしら」とアンはつぶやき、どんなに美しい土地が異国の星の下に横たわっていようとも、「家」が常に世界で一番美しい場所であるべきだと考える人の愛情に満ちた、うっとりした目で周囲を見回した。

They were leaning on the bridge of the old pond, drinking deep of the enchantment of the dusk, just at the spot where Anne had climbed from her sinking Dory on the day Elaine floated down to Camelot.

lean on (寄りかかる) [動] be supported by

bridge (橋) [名] a structure making it possible to cross a river, road, or railway

pond (池) [名] a body of water smaller than a lake

drink (味わう) [動] take into the mouth and swallow

deep (深く) [副] to a great depth

enchantment (魅力) [名] the state of being enchanted

dusk (夕暮れ) [名] the time of day when it is becoming dark

climb (登る) [動] go up or down with effort

sink (沈む) [動] go down below the surface of water

day (日) [名] a period of time

Elaine (エレイン) [名] a character in Arthurian legend

float (流される) [動] move slowly and smoothly through the air or on water

Camelot (キャメロット) [名] the legendary castle of King Arthur

二人は古い池の橋に寄りかかり、夕暮れの魅力を深く味わっていた。ちょうどエレインがキャメロットに流された日にアンが沈むドーリーから登った場所だった。

The fine, empurpling dye of sunset still stained the western skies, but the moon was rising and the water lay like a great, silver dream in her light.

fine (美しい) [形] of high quality

empurpling (紫色の) [形] of a color intermediate between red and blue

dye (染料) [名] a substance used to color something

sunset (夕焼け) [名] the time in the evening when the sun sets

stain (染める) [動] color or discolor with a dye or other substance

western (西の) [形] of or relating to the west

sky (空) [名] the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth

moon (月) [名] the natural satellite of the earth

rise (昇る) [動] move from a lower to a higher position

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...

lay (横たわる) [動] be in or assume a horizontal position

light (光) [名] the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible

夕焼けの美しい紫色の染料がまだ西の空を染めていたが、月が昇り、水は月明かりの下で大きな銀色の夢のように横たわっていた。

Remembrance wove a sweet and subtle spell over the two young creatures.

remembrance (思い出) [名] the ability to recall past events

weave (かける) [動] make by interlacing strands of material

subtle (微妙な) [形] so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe

spell (魔法) [名] a word or formula believed to have magic power

思い出が二人の若者に甘く微妙な魔法をかけた。

“You are very quiet, Anne,” said Gilbert at last.

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

at last (ついに) [副] after a long time; finally

「アン、とても静かだね」とギルバートはついに言った。

“I’m afraid to speak or move for fear all this wonderful beauty will vanish just like a broken silence,” breathed Anne.

for fear (恐れて) [接] because of fear

vanish (消える) [動] disappear suddenly and completely

just like (ちょうど~のように) [副] in the same way as

broken (破られた) [形] damaged or no longer working

silence (沈黙) [名] the absence of sound or noise

breathe (息を吐く) [動] take air into and expel it from the lungs

「この素晴らしい美しさが、破られた沈黙のように消えてしまうのではないかと、話したり動いたりするのが怖いのです」とアンは息を吐いた。

Gilbert suddenly laid his hand over the slender white one lying on the rail of the bridge.

lay (置く) [動] put or set down

hand (手) [名] the end of the arm beyond the wrist

over (上に) [前] above or higher than

slender (細い) [形] gracefully thin

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

one (1つ) [名] the lowest cardinal number; half of two

rail (手すり) [名] a bar of wood or metal fixed to posts or a wall for people to hold on to

ギルバートは突然、橋の手すりの上に横たわっている細い白い手の上に手を置いた。

His hazel eyes deepened into darkness, his still boyish lips opened to say something of the dream and hope that thrilled his soul.

hazel eye (ヘーゼル色の目) [名] a light brown eye

deepen (深まる) [動] become more intense

darkness (暗闇) [名] the absence of light

boyish (少年のような) [形] of or like a boy

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

open (開く) [動] move a door or window so as to leave a space allowing access and vision

something (何か) [代] an unspecified or unknown thing

hope (希望) [名] a feeling of expectation and desire for something to happen

thrill (震わせる) [動] feel or cause to feel a sudden intense feeling of excitement or pleasure

彼のヘーゼル色の目は暗闇に深まり、彼のまだ少年のような唇は彼の魂を震わせる夢と希望について何かを言うために開いた。

But Anne snatched her hand away and turned quickly.

snatch (振り払う) [動] to grab or seize suddenly or forcibly

turn (振り返る) [動] to change direction, position, or course

しかし、アンは手を振り払い、素早く振り返った。

The spell of the dusk was broken for her.

break (解ける) [動] cause to come apart by force

彼女にとって夕暮れの呪文は解けた。

“I must go home,” she exclaimed, with a rather overdone carelessness.

must (~しなければならない) [助] be obliged to; be compelled to

go home (家に帰る) [動] return to one's place of residence

overdone (大げさな) [形] done to excess; exaggerated

carelessness (無関心) [名] the trait of not being careful or concerned

「家に帰らなくちゃ」と彼女は、やや大げさな無関心さで叫んだ。

“Marilla had a headache this afternoon, and I’m sure the twins will be in some dreadful mischief by this time.

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

headache (頭痛) [名] a severe pain in the head

this time (今頃) [名] the present time

twin (双子) [名] one of two children or animals born at the same time from the same mother

dreadful (ひどい) [形] extremely bad or serious

mischief (いたずら) [名] playful misbehavior or troublemaking

「マリラは午後から頭痛がしていたし、双子はきっと今頃何かひどいいたずらをしているに違いない。

I really shouldn’t have stayed away so long.”

stay away (留守にする) [動] not go to or near a place

so long (こんなに長く) [副] for a long time

本当にこんなに長く留守にするべきじゃなかったよ」

She chattered ceaselessly and inconsequently until they reached the Green Gables lane.

chatter (しゃべる) [動] talk rapidly or incessantly

ceaselessly (絶え間なく) [副] without stopping

inconsequently (無意味に) [副] without logic or reason

reach (着く) [動] arrive at a destination

lane (小道) [名] a narrow road, especially in a rural area

彼女はグリーン・ゲイブルズの小道に着くまで、絶え間なく無意味にしゃべり続けた。

Poor Gilbert hardly had a chance to get a word in edgewise.

poor (かわいそうな) [形] deserving of pity

hardly (ほとんどない) [副] almost not

have a chance (機会がある) [名] an opportunity to do something

get a word in edgewise (口を挟む) [動] to manage to say something in a conversation when other people are talking a lot

かわいそうなギルバートは、口を挟む機会がほとんどなかった。

Anne felt rather relieved when they parted.

feel relieved (ほっとする) [動] feel less worried or anxious

part (別れる) [動] go away from each other

別れた時、アンはむしろほっとした。

There had been a new, secret self-consciousness in her heart with regard to Gilbert, ever since that fleeting moment of revelation in the garden of Echo Lodge.

There had been (あった) [動] to exist or occur

secret (秘密の) [形] not known or seen or meant to be known or seen by others

self-consciousness (自己意識) [名] awareness of oneself as an individual or of one's own being and actions and thoughts

heart (心) [名] the organ that pumps blood through the body

regard (に関して) [名] a feeling of respect and affection

ever since (以来) [副] continuously or repeatedly from a particular past time or event until the present

that (あの) [形] the person or thing mentioned or understood

fleeting (一瞬の) [形] passing quickly

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

revelation (啓示) [名] a surprising and previously

エコー・ロッジの庭で、あの一瞬の啓示があって以来、ギルバートに関して、彼女の心の中には、新しい、秘密の自己意識があった。

Something alien had intruded into the old, perfect, school-day comradeship—something that threatened to mar it.

intrude (侵入する) [動] come or go into a place or situation without being invited or welcomed

perfect (完璧な) [形] having all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics; as good as it is possible to be

school-day (学生時代の) [名] a day on which school is in session

comradeship (友情) [名] a feeling of friendship and trust among people who spend a lot of time together

mar (損なう) [動] impair the quality or appearance of

何か異質なものが、昔の完璧な学生時代の友情に侵入してきたのだ。それを損なう恐れのある何かが。

“I never felt glad to see Gilbert go before,” she thought, half-resentfully, half-sorrowfully, as she walked alone up the lane.

feel glad (喜ぶ) [動] experience pleasure or satisfaction

see (見る) [動] perceive with the eyes

go (帰る) [動] move or travel

half-resentfully (半分恨めしく) [副] with a feeling of resentment

half-sorrowfully (半分悲しげに) [副] with a feeling of sorrow

「ギルバートが帰るのを喜んだことは今までなかった」と、彼女は半分恨めしく、半分悲しげに考えながら、一人で小道を歩いていった。

“Our friendship will be spoiled if he goes on with this nonsense.

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

be spoiled (台無しになる) [動] be ruined or spoilt

「彼がこんなばかげたことを続けるなら、私たちの友情は台無しになってしまう。

It mustn’t be spoiled—I won’t let it.

mustn't (いけない) [助] must not

let (許す) [動] allow to happen

台無しになってはいけない。私はそれを許さない。

Oh, why can’t boys be just sensible!”

sensible (分別がある) [形] based on or acting on good judgment or reason

ああ、どうして男の子って分別がないのかしら!」

Anne had an uneasy doubt that it was not strictly “sensible” that she should still feel on her hand the warm pressure of Gilbert’s, as distinctly as she had felt it for the swift second his had rested there;

have an uneasy doubt (不安に駆られる) [動] to feel anxious or worried about something

strictly (厳密に) [副] in a strict manner

warm (温かい) [形] having or giving out heat

pressure (感触) [名] the application of force or influence

distinctly (はっきりと) [副] in a clear and definite way

swift (一瞬の) [形] moving or capable of moving with great speed

second (秒) [名] a unit of time equal to 1/60 of a minute

rest (置かれる) [動] to be in a state of relaxation

アンは、ギルバートの手が自分の手に置かれていた一瞬に感じたのと同じくらいはっきりと、今もまだその温かい感触が残っていることは、厳密に言えば「分別がある」とは言えないのではないかと、不安に駆られた。

and still less sensible that the sensation was far from being an unpleasant one—very different from that which had attended a similar demonstration on Charlie Sloane’s part, when she had been sitting out a dance with him at a White Sands party three nights before.

sensation (感覚) [名] a feeling or an awareness of something

far from (程遠い) [副] not at all

unpleasant (不快な) [形] not pleasant

very different from (全く違う) [形] not the same or similar at all

attend (出席する) [動] be present at

demonstration (実演) [名] a public display of something

part (部分) [名] a piece of something

three nights before (三日前) [名] three days ago

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

party (パーティー) [名] a social gathering of people

そして、その感覚が不快なものとは程遠く、三日前のホワイトサンズのパーティーでチャーリー・スローンと一緒にダンスを休んでいる時に彼が同じように手を握った時とは全く違う、むしろ心地よい感覚であることは、さらに分別がないことだった。

Anne shivered over the disagreeable recollection.

shiver (身震いする) [動] tremble or shake slightly

recollection (記憶) [名] the ability to recall past events

アンは不愉快な記憶に身震いした。

But all problems connected with infatuated swains vanished from her mind when she entered the homely, unsentimental atmosphere of the Green Gables kitchen where an eight-year-old boy was crying grievously on the sofa.

infatuated (夢中になった) [形] having an intense but short-lived passion or admiration for someone or something

swain (若者) [名] a young man, especially a rustic lover

homely (家庭的な) [形] simple and unpretentious

unsentimental (感傷的でない) [形] not influenced by sentiment or emotion

atmosphere (雰囲気) [名] the mood or tone of a place or situation

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

eight-year-old (八歳の) [形] being eight years old

sofa (ソファ) [名] a long upholstered piece of furniture for several people to sit on

しかし、恋に狂った若者たちに関する問題はすべて、グリーン・ゲイブルズの家庭的で感傷的でない雰囲気の台所に入ると、頭から消えてしまった。そこには八歳の男の子がソファで悲しそうに泣いていた。

“What is the matter, Davy?” asked Anne, taking him up in her arms.

matter (どうした) [名] the subject or substance of a discussion, dispute, or work

take up (抱き上げる) [動] lift or raise something

「どうしたの、デイビー?」とアンは彼を抱き上げながら尋ねた。

“Where are Marilla and Dora?”

Dora (ドラ) [名] a female given name

「マリラとドラはどこ?」

“Marilla’s putting Dora to bed,” sobbed Davy, “and I’m crying ’cause Dora fell down the outside cellar steps, heels over head, and scraped all the skin off her nose, and—”

put to bed (寝かしつける) [動] put someone to bed

cry (泣く) [動] to shed tears

fall down (落ちる) [動] move from a higher to a lower position

outside (外側) [名] the external part of something

cellar (地下室) [名] a room below ground level

step (階段) [名] a raised surface that you put your foot on when you are going up or down

heel (頭) [名] the end of a foot

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

scrape (擦りむく) [動] to damage the surface of something by rubbing it against something rough

skin (皮膚) [名] the tissue forming the outer layer of the body of a person or animal

and (そして) [接] used to connect words, phrases, clauses, or sentences, and to show that two things are happening at the same time

「マリラはドラを寝かしつけているんだ」とデイビーはすすり泣いた。「ドラが外側の地下室の階段から落ちて、頭から落ちて、鼻の皮膚を全部擦りむいちゃったから、私は泣いているんだ」

“Oh, well, don’t cry about it, dear.

「ああ、まあ、泣かないで、ねえ。

Of course, you are sorry for her, but crying won’t help her any.

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

help (助ける) [動] make it easier for someone to do something

もちろん、彼女を気の毒に思うけど、泣いても彼女の助けにはならないよ。

She’ll be all right tomorrow.

be all right (元気になる) [動] be in a satisfactory state

明日には元気になるよ。

Crying never helps any one, Davy-boy, and—”

one (誰か) [名] an unspecified person

Davy-boy (デイビー坊や) [名] a boy named Davy

泣いても誰の助けにもならないのよ、デイビー坊や、そして」

“I ain’t crying ’cause Dora fell down cellar,” said Davy, cutting short Anne’s wellmeant preachment with increasing bitterness.

ain't (~じゃない) [他] am not, is not, are not, has not, or have not

cause (理由) [名] the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists

cut short (遮る) [動] to interrupt or stop something before it is finished

wellmeant (善意の) [形] having or showing good intentions

preachment (説教) [名] a sermon or moralistic lecture

bitterness (苦々しさ) [名] the quality of being bitter

「ドラが地下室に落ちたから泣いてるんじゃない」とデイビーは言い、ますます苦々しくなって、善意の説教を遮った。

“I’m crying, cause I wasn’t there to see her fall.

cause (ので) [接] for the reason that; since

fall (落ちる) [動] move from a higher to a lower position

「泣いているのは、彼女が落ちるところを見ていなかったからだ。

I’m always missing some fun or other, seems to me.”

miss (見逃す) [動] fail to see, hear, or notice

fun (面白いこと) [名] light-hearted pleasure, enjoyment, or amusement

私はいつも何か面白いことを見逃している気がするんだ」

“Oh, Davy!” Anne choked back an unholy shriek of laughter.

Davy (デイビー) [名] a male given name

choke back (押し殺す) [動] to suppress or hold back

unholy (不敬虔な) [形] wicked or impious

shriek (金切り声) [名] a high-pitched piercing cry or sound

laughter (笑い) [名] the action or sound of laughing

「ああ、デイビー!」アンは不敬虔な笑い声を押し殺した。

“Would you call it fun to see poor little Dora fall down the steps and get hurt?”

call (言う) [動] to give a name to

get hurt (怪我をする) [動] to be injured

「かわいそうなドラが階段から落ちて怪我をするのを見るのが楽しいって言うのか?」

“She wasn’t much hurt,” said Davy, defiantly.

much (大して) [副] to a great extent; a lot

hurt (怪我) [名] physical injury or emotional pain

defiantly (反抗的に) [副] in a manner that shows open resistance or bold disobedience

「彼女は大して怪我しなかったよ」デイビーは反抗的に言った。

“’Course, if she’d been killed I’d have been real sorry, Anne.

'Course (もちろん) [副] certainly; definitely

be killed (死んでしまう) [動] to die

be real sorry (本当に悲しい) [動] to feel very sad or unhappy about something

「もちろん、彼女が死んでしまったら本当に悲しかっただろうけど、アン。

But the Keiths ain’t so easy killed.

so easy (そう簡単に) [副] without difficulty or effort

kill (死なない) [動] cause to die; put to death

でもキース家はそう簡単には死なない。

They’re like the Blewetts, I guess.

like (みたいな) [前] similar to

Blewetts (ブレウェット家) [名] a family name

ブレウェット家みたいなもんだ。

Herb Blewett fell off the hayloft last Wednesday, and rolled right down through the turnip chute into the box stall, where they had a fearful wild, cross horse, and rolled right under his heels.

Herb Blewett (ハーブ・ブレウェット) [名] a person's name

fall off (落ちる) [動] move or come down freely and rapidly

hayloft (干し草置き場) [名] a loft for storing hay

last Wednesday (先週の水曜日) [名] the Wednesday of the week before the current week

roll down (転がり落ちる) [動] move or come down freely and rapidly by turning over and over

turnip chute (カブのシュート) [名] a slide for moving turnips

box stall (馬房) [名] a stall for a horse

fearful (恐ろしい) [形] causing or likely to cause fear

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

cross (気難しい) [形] bad-tempered and irritable

ハーブ・ブレウェットは先週の水曜日に干し草置き場から落ちて、カブのシュートから馬房に転がり落ちたんだ。そこには恐ろしく野生の、気難しい馬がいて、彼の踵の下に転がったんだ。

And still he got out alive, with only three bones broke.

get out (出る) [動] leave a place

alive (生きて) [形] living; not dead

bone (骨) [名] one of the hard parts inside the body of a person or animal that are covered with muscle, skin etc

break (折る) [動] separate into two or more pieces as a result of impact or stress

それでも彼は骨を三本折っただけで生きて出てきたんだ。

Mrs. Lynde says there are some folks you can’t kill with a meat-axe.

meat-axe (肉切り包丁) [名] a large axe used for chopping meat

リンド夫人は肉切り包丁でも殺せない人がいるって言うんだ。

Is Mrs. Lynde coming here tomorrow, Anne?”

リンド夫人は明日ここに来るの、アン?」

“Yes, Davy, and I hope you’ll be always very nice and good to her.”

good (優しい) [形] to be desired or approved of

「そうよ、デイビー、そして私はあなたがいつも彼女にとても親切で優しくしてくれることを望んでいるよ」

“I’ll be nice and good.

「私は親切で優しくするよ。

But will she ever put me to bed at nights, Anne?”

at night (夜に) [副] during the night

でも、彼女は夜に私を寝かしつけてくれるの、アン?」

“Perhaps. Why?”

perhaps (たぶん) [副] possibly; maybe

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

「たぶんね。なぜ?」

“’Cause,” said Davy very decidedly, “if she does I won’t say my prayers before her like I do before you, Anne.”

'cause (だって) [接] because

decidedly (きっぱりと) [副] in a determined manner

prayer (祈り) [名] a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or an object of worship

「だって」デイビーはきっぱりと言った。「もし彼女がそうしたら、私は君の前でするように彼女の前で祈りはしないよ、アン」

“Why not?”

why not (どうして) [副] for what reason not

「どうして?」

“’Cause I don’t think it would be nice to talk to God before strangers, Anne.

talk to (話しかける) [動] speak to

God (神様) [名] the creator and ruler of the universe and source of all moral authority; the supreme being

「だって、見知らぬ人の前で神様に話しかけるのはよくないと思うんだ、アン。

Dora can say hers to Mrs. Lynde if she likes, but I won’t.

Mrs. Lynde (リンデ夫人) [名] a female character in the story

like (したい) [動] want to do something

ドラはリンデ夫人の前で祈りたいならそうすればいいけど、私はしない。

I’ll wait till she’s gone and then say ’em.

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

till (まで) [接] up to the point in time or space when

私は彼女が帰るまで待って、それから祈るよ。

Won’t that be all right, Anne?”

be all right (いいだろう) [動] be acceptable or satisfactory

それでいいだろう、アン?」

“Yes, if you are sure you won’t forget to say them, Davy-boy.”

forget (忘れる) [動] not be able to remember

「そうね、祈るのを忘れない自信があるならね、デイビー坊や」

“Oh, I won’t forget, you bet.

bet (絶対に) [名] a sum of money or other valuables risked on the outcome of a game, race, or other unpredictable event

「ああ、忘れないよ、絶対に。

I think saying my prayers is great fun.

great (とても) [形] of major significance or importance

私は祈るのはとても楽しいと思うよ。

But it won’t be as good fun saying them alone as saying them to you.

alone (一人で) [副] without other people

でも、一人で祈るのは、君に祈るのと同じくらい楽しくはないと思う。

I wish you’d stay home, Anne.

stay home (家にいる) [動] remain in one's house

家にいてくれたらいいのに、アン。

I don’t see what you want to go away and leave us for.”

go away (行ってしまう) [動] leave a place

leave (置いて行く) [動] go away from a place

for (~のために) [前] for the purpose of

どうして私たちを置いて行ってしまうのかわからないよ」

“I don’t exactly want to, Davy, but I feel I ought to go.”

want to (したい) [動] wish or desire to do something

ought to (すべきである) [助] should; have a moral obligation to do something

「行きたくないわけじゃないんだけど、デイビー、でも行かなきゃいけない気がするの」

“If you don’t want to go you needn’t. You’re grown up.

needn't (行かなくていい) [助] not be required to

grow up (大人になる) [動] become an adult

「行きたくないなら行かなくていいよ。君はもう大人だ。

When I’m grown up I’m not going to do one single thing I don’t want to do, Anne.”

not going to (絶対に~しない) [助] have something already planned or arranged; have something that is bound to happen; will

single (一つの) [形] only one

thing (こと) [名] an object that one need not, cannot, or does not wish to give a specific name to

want to do (やりたい) [動] wish to do

私が大きくなったら、やりたくないことは絶対にやらないよ、アン」

“All your life, Davy, you’ll find yourself doing things you don’t want to do.”

all your life (人生では) [名] the period of time during which a person is alive

find oneself (やらなきゃいけないことがたくさんある) [動] to discover or realize something about oneself

do (やる) [動] perform or execute

want (したい) [動] wish or desire

「デイビー、人生ではやりたくないことをやらなきゃいけないことがたくさんあるのよ」

“I won’t,” said Davy flatly.

flatly (きっぱり) [副] in a direct and decisive manner

「私は絶対にやらないよ」とデイビーはきっぱり言った。

“Catch me! I have to do things I don’t want to now ’cause you and Marilla’ll send me to bed if I don’t.

catch (捕まえる) [動] to take or keep in one's hands or arms

have to (~しなければならない) [助] be obliged to; must

now (今) [副] at the present time

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

「捕まえて! 私は今やりたくないことをやらなきゃいけないんだ。だって、そうしないとアンとマリラが私を寝かしつけちゃうから。

But when I grow up you can’t do that, and there’ll be nobody to tell me not to do things.

can't (できない) [助] be unable to

tell (言う) [動] communicate with words

nobody (誰も) [代] no person; not a single person

でも私が大人になったら、そんなことはできなくなるし、私に何かするなと言う人もいなくなる。

Won’t I have the time!

have the time (時間がある) [動] be free to do something

私は時間がない!

Say, Anne, Milty Boulter says his mother says you’re going to college to see if you can catch a man.

Milty Boulter (ミルティ・ボルター) [名] a boy in the story

mother (母) [名] a woman in relation to a child or children she has given birth to

go to college (大学に行く) [動] attend a college or university

catch a man (男を捕まえる) [動] find a man to marry

ねえ、アン、ミルティ・ボルターがお母さんがアンは男を捕まえるために大学に行くんだって言ってたよ。

Are you, Anne? I want to know.”

want to know (知りたい) [動] wish to know

アン、そう? 知りたいよ。」

For a second Anne burned with resentment.

for a second (一瞬) [副] for a very short time

burn (憤慨する) [動] to feel or show great anger

resentment (憤慨) [名] a feeling of anger or displeasure about something

一瞬アンは憤慨した。

Then she laughed, reminding herself that Mrs. Boulter’s crude vulgarity of thought and speech could not harm her.

remind (言い聞かせる) [動] cause (someone) to remember something

crude (粗野な) [形] lacking in refinement or good taste

vulgarity (下品さ) [名] the state or quality of being vulgar

harm (害を与える) [動] cause damage to

それからアンは笑い、ボルター夫人の考えや言葉の粗野な下品さは自分に害を与えることはできないと自分に言い聞かせた。

“No, Davy, I’m not.

I'm not (そうじゃないよ) [動] I am not

「いいえ、デイビー、そうじゃないよ。

I’m going to study and grow and learn about many things.”

study (勉強する) [動] read and understand something

grow (成長する) [動] become larger or greater over a period of time

learn (学ぶ) [動] gain knowledge or skills

私は勉強して成長して、たくさんのことを学ぶつもりよ。」

“What things?”

what (どんな) [形] of what type or quality

「どんなこと?」

“‘Shoes and ships and sealing wax And cabbages and kings,’”

shoe (靴) [名] a covering for the foot

ship (船) [名] a large vessel for traveling on water

sealing wax (封蝋) [名] a wax used to seal letters or documents

cabbage (キャベツ) [名] a round vegetable with green or purple leaves

「『靴と船と封蝋とキャベツと王様』」

quoted Anne.

とアンは引用した。

“But if you did want to catch a man how would you go about it?

go about (取りかかる) [動] to begin to do something

「でも、もし男を捕まえたいと思ったらどうする?

I want to know,” persisted Davy, for whom the subject evidently possessed a certain fascination.

persist (食い下がる) [動] continue firmly or obstinately in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition

subject (話題) [名] the topic of a conversation or discussion

evidently (明らかに) [副] in a way that is obvious or easily seen or understood

possess (惹きつけられる) [動] have as belonging to one; own

fascination (魅力) [名] the power to attract and hold interest

知りたいな」とデイビーは食い下がった。この話題に彼は明らかに惹きつけられているようだった。

“You’d better ask Mrs. Boulter,” said Anne thoughtlessly.

thoughtlessly (軽く) [副] without thinking or showing care or consideration

「ボルターさんに聞いたら?」とアンは軽く言った。

“I think it’s likely she knows more about the process than I do.”

likely (おそらく) [副] probably

process (手順) [名] a series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end

「私より彼女の方がその手順についてよく知っていると思うよ」

“I will, the next time I see her,” said Davy gravely.

next time (今度) [名] the next occasion

gravely (真面目な顔で) [副] in a serious manner

「今度会ったらそうするよ」とデイビーは真面目な顔で言った。

“Davy! If you do!” cried Anne, realizing her mistake.

realize (気づく) [動] become fully aware of

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

「デイビー! そんなことしたら!」とアンは叫んだ。自分の間違いに気づいたのだ。

“But you just told me to,” protested Davy aggrieved.

just (たった今) [副] very recently

protest (抗議する) [動] express an objection to

aggrieved (不満そうな) [形] feeling resentment at having been treated unfairly

「でも、そうしろって言ったじゃないか」とデイビーは不満そうに抗議した。

“It’s time you went to bed,” decreed Anne, by way of getting out of the scrape.

time (時間) [名] the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole

go to bed (寝る) [動] go to sleep

get out of (抜け出す) [動] leave or escape from

scrape (困った状況) [名] a difficult or embarrassing situation

「もう寝る時間よ」とアンは困った状況から抜け出すために命令した。

After Davy had gone to bed Anne wandered down to Victoria Island and sat there alone, curtained with fine-spun, moonlit gloom, while the water laughed around her in a duet of brook and wind.

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

wander (歩いて行く) [動] walk or move in a leisurely, casual, or aimless way

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

curtain (薄暗い場所) [名] a piece of material suspended at the top of a window or other opening and able to be drawn across it

moonlit (月明かりに照らされた) [形] lighted by the moon

gloom (薄暗い場所) [名] partial or total darkness

around (周り) [前] on every side of

duet (二重奏) [名] a performance by two people

デイビーが寝た後、アンはビクトリア島まで歩いて行き、月明かりに照らされた薄暗い場所に一人座り、小川と風が奏でる二重奏の中、水が彼女の周りで笑った。

Anne had always loved that brook.

love (好き) [動] have a strong feeling of affection for

アンはいつもその小川が好きだった。

Many a dream had she spun over its sparkling water in days gone by.

many a dream (多くの夢) [名] a lot of dreams

spin (紡ぐ) [動] make by drawing out and twisting fibers

sparkling water (きらめく水) [名] water that sparkles

days gone by (過ぎ去った日々) [名] days that have passed

過ぎ去った日々、彼女はそのきらめく水の上で多くの夢を紡いだ。

She forgot lovelorn youths, and the cayenne speeches of malicious neighbors, and all the problems of her girlish existence.

lovelorn (恋に悩む) [形] pining with love

youth (若者) [名] a young person

cayenne (辛口な) [形] hot and spicy

malicious (悪意のある) [形] intending to do harm

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

girlish (少女時代の) [形] of or like a girl

existence (あらゆる問題) [名] the fact or state of existing

彼女は恋に悩む若者たちや、悪意のある隣人の辛口な言葉、そして少女時代のあらゆる問題を忘れてしまった。

In imagination she sailed over storied seas that wash the distant shining shores of “faery lands forlorn,” where lost Atlantis and Elysium lie, with the evening star for pilot, to the land of Heart’s Desire.

imagination (想像) [名] the ability to form new images and ideas in the mind

sail (航海する) [動] travel by water

storied (伝説の) [形] having a history or a story

wash (洗う) [動] clean with water

distant (遠く) [形] far away

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

shore (岸辺) [名] the land along the edge of a large area of water

faery (妖精) [名] a small imaginary being of human form that has magical powers

land (国) [名] the part of the earth's surface that is not covered by water

forlorn (失われた) [形] pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely

Atlantis (アトランティス) [名] a legendary island in the Atlantic Ocean that was said to have sunk beneath the sea

Elysium (エリュシオン) [名] the abode of the blessed after death in Greek mythology

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

star (星) [名] a large ball of gas that produces light and heat

pilot (水先案内人) [名] a person who operates the flying controls of an aircraft

desire (望む) [動] want or wish for

想像の中で彼女は、失われたアトランティスとエリュシオンが横たわる「妖精の国」の遠く輝く岸辺を洗う伝説の海を、夕方の星を水先案内人として、心の望む国へと航海した。

And she was richer in those dreams than in realities;

be rich (豊かである) [動] have a great deal of money or valuable possessions

そして彼女は現実よりも夢の中で豊かだった。

for things seen pass away, but the things that are unseen are eternal.

for (なぜなら) [接] because

seen (見える) [動] perceive with the eyes

pass away (過ぎ去る) [動] die

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

eternal (永遠の) [形] lasting or existing forever; without end or beginning

見えるものは過ぎ去るが、見えないものは永遠である。

Chapter II: Garlands of Autumn

garland (花輪) [名] a wreath of flowers or leaves

第2章: 秋の花輪

The following week sped swiftly, crowded with innumerable “last things,” as Anne called them.

the following week (次の週) [名] the week after the current week

speed swiftly (あっという間に過ぎ去る) [動] move or happen very quickly

crowd (埋め尽くされる) [動] fill or occupy to excess

innumerable (無数の) [形] too many to be counted

last thing (最後の事) [名] the last in a series of things

次の週は、アンが言うところの無数の「最後の事」で埋め尽くされ、あっという間に過ぎ去った。

Good-bye calls had to be made and received, being pleasant or otherwise, according to whether callers and called-upon were heartily in sympathy with Anne’s hopes, or thought she was too much puffed-up over going to college and that it was their duty to “take her down a peg or two.”

Good-bye call (別れの挨拶の訪問) [名] a visit to say goodbye

make (する) [動] create, produce, or construct

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

pleasant (楽しい) [形] giving or capable of giving joy or pleasure; delightful

otherwise (そうでなければ) [副] in a different way

caller (訪問する側) [名] a person who makes a telephone call

called-upon (訪問される側) [名] a person who is visited

heartily (心から) [副] in a hearty manner

sympathy (同情) [名] a feeling of pity or sorrow for the sufferings or misfortunes of others

puffed-up (傲慢) [形] arrogant or conceited

take down a peg or two (へこませてやる) [動] to make someone less proud or confident

別れの挨拶の訪問をしたり受けたりしなければならなかったが、訪問する側とされる側がアンの希望に心から同情しているか、あるいは彼女が大学に行くことであまりにも傲慢になっていて「彼女を少しへこませてやる」のが自分たちの義務だと思っているかによって、楽しいものになったりそうでなかったりした。

The A.V.I.S. gave a farewell party in honor of Anne and Gilbert one evening at the home of Josie Pye, choosing that place, partly because Mr. Pye’s house was large and convenient, partly because it was strongly suspected that the Pye girls would have nothing to do with the affair if their offer of the house for the party was not accepted.

A.V.I.S. (A.V.I.S.) [名] the name of an organization

give (開く) [動] cause to be given

farewell party (送別会) [名] a party held to say goodbye to someone

in honor of (のために) [前] in order to show respect for

one evening (ある晩) [名] the evening of a particular day

at the home of (の家で) [前] in the house of

Josie Pye (ジョージー・パイ) [名] the name of a person

choosing (選んだ) [動] pick out or select from a number of alternatives

that place (その場所) [名] the place that is being talked about

partly because (その理由は) [接] for the reason that

Mr. Pye (パイ氏) [名] the name of a person

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

large (大きかった) [形] of great size or extent

convenient (便利だった) [形] involving little trouble or effort

it was strongly suspected (強く疑われた) [動] believe something to be true or probable

the Pye girls (パイ家の娘たち) [名] the daughters of the Pye family

would have nothing to do with (一切関わらない) [動] not be involved in

the affair (この件) [名] the matter that is being talked about

if (もし) [接] on the condition that

their offer (申し出) [名] a proposal or suggestion

for the party (パーティーのために) [前] for the purpose of the party

was not accepted (受け入れなければ) [動] not be received or taken

ある晩、A.V.I.S.はアンとギルバートのためにジョージー・パイの家で送別会を開いたが、パイ氏の家が大きく便利だったことと、パイ家の娘たちがパーティーのために家を貸す申し出を受け入れなければ、この件には一切関わらないのではないかと強く疑われたことが、その場所を選んだ理由だった。

It was a very pleasant little time, for the Pye girls were gracious, and said and did nothing to mar the harmony of the occasion—which was not according to their wont.

very (とても) [副] to a high degree; extremely

Pye (パイ) [名] a surname

girl (娘) [名] a young female human being

gracious (優雅な) [形] marked by kindness and courtesy

nothing (何も) [代] not anything; no single thing

harmony (調和) [名] the state of being in agreement or concord

occasion (場) [名] a particular time, especially as regards its circumstances or significance

which (それは) [代] that which; the thing that

not (ない) [副] a word that expresses negation, denial, refusal, or prohibition

according to (によると) [前] in a manner consistent with

wont (常) [名] a usual or habitual practice

パイ家の娘たちは優雅で、その場の調和を乱すようなことは何も言わず、何もしなかったので、とても楽しいひと時だったが、それは彼女たちの常とは違っていた。

Josie was unusually amiable—so much so that she even remarked condescendingly to Anne,

Josie (ジョージー) [名] a girl's name

unusually (いつになく) [副] to an unusual degree

amiable (愛想がよい) [形] having or showing a friendly and pleasant manner

so much so that (~まで) [接] to such an extent that

even (~まで) [副] to the extent or degree of

remark (言う) [動] say something as a comment or observation

condescendingly (恩着せがましく) [副] in a way that shows that you think you are better than someone else

ジョージーはいつになく愛想がよく、アンにこうまで言った。

“Your new dress is rather becoming to you, Anne.

dress (ドレス) [名] a one-piece garment for a woman or girl that covers the body and extends down over the legs

rather (むしろ) [副] to some extent; slightly; fairly

become (似合う) [動] be appropriate or suitable for

「アン、新しいドレス、似合ってるよね。

Really, you look almost pretty in it.”

really (本当に) [副] in fact; actually

pretty (きれいに) [副] in a pleasing manner

本当に、ほとんどきれいに見えるよ」

“How kind of you to say so,” responded Anne, with dancing eyes.

respond (答える) [動] say something in reply

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

「そう言ってくれてありがとう」とアンは目を輝かせて答えた。

Her sense of humor was developing, and the speeches that would have hurt her at fourteen were becoming merely food for amusement now.

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

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

fourteen (14歳) [名] the number 14

hurt (傷つく) [動] feel pain in a part of your body

speech (言葉) [名] the ability to speak or talk

amusement (笑いの種) [名] something that causes laughter or provides entertainment

アンのユーモアのセンスは発達し、14歳の時には傷ついたであろう言葉も、今ではただの笑いの種となっていた。

Josie suspected that Anne was laughing at her behind those wicked eyes;

suspect (疑う) [動] have an idea or impression of the probable existence or truth of something without certain proof

eye (目) [名] the organ of vision

ジョシーは、アンがあのいたずらっぽい目の奥で自分を笑っているのではないかと疑った。

but she contented herself with whispering to Gertie, as they went downstairs, that Anne Shirley would put on more airs than ever now that she was going to college—you’d see!

content (満足する) [動] be happy with

whisper (ささやく) [動] speak softly

go downstairs (階下へ降りる) [動] move from a higher to a lower floor

put on airs (気取った態度を取る) [動] behave in a way that is intended to impress others

でも、階下へ降りる時に、アン・シャーリーは大学に行くから今まで以上に気取った態度を取るだろう、きっとそうなるよ、とガーティにささやいて満足した。

All the “old crowd” was there, full of mirth and zest and youthful lightheartedness.

old crowd (昔の仲間) [名] a group of people who have known each other for a long time

mirth (陽気) [名] amusement or laughter

zest (熱気) [名] great enthusiasm and energy

youthful (若々しい) [形] having the qualities or appearance of a young person

lightheartedness (軽快さ) [名] the quality of being cheerful and carefree

昔の仲間がみんな集まり、陽気で熱気と若々しい軽快さに満ちていた。

Diana Barry, rosy and dimpled, shadowed by the faithful Fred;

Diana Barry (ダイアナ・バリー) [名] a character in the story

rosy (バラ色の) [形] of a color like that of a rose

dimpled (えくぼの) [形] having dimples

faithful (忠実な) [形] loyal, constant, and steadfast

バラ色の頬にえくぼのダイアナ・バリーは、忠実なフレッドに付き添われ、

Jane Andrews, neat and sensible and plain;

Jane Andrews (ジェーン・アンドリュース) [名] a character in the story

neat (きちんとした) [形] tidy, organized, and clean

plain (地味な) [形] lacking in decoration or adornment

ジェーン・アンドリュースは、きちんとしていて、賢く、地味で、

Ruby Gillis, looking her handsomest and brightest in a cream silk blouse, with red geraniums in her golden hair;

Ruby Gillis (ルビー・ギリス) [名] a character in the story

handsome (美しい) [形] having a pleasing appearance

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

cream (クリーム色) [名] a pale yellow color

silk (シルク) [名] a fine, strong, soft, lustrous fiber produced by silkworms

blouse (ブラウス) [名] a woman's shirt

golden (金色) [形] of the color gold

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

red (赤い) [形] of the color red

geranium (ゼラニウム) [名] a plant with fragrant leaves and pink, red, or white flowers

ルビー・ギリスは、クリーム色のシルクのブラウスを着て、金色の髪に赤いゼラニウムを飾り、一番美しく輝いて見え、

Gilbert Blythe and Charlie Sloane, both trying to keep as near the elusive Anne as possible;

Gilbert Blythe (ギルバート・ブライス) [名] a character in the story

try (しようとする) [動] make an effort to do something

keep (近づこうとする) [動] remain in a specified state

near (近く) [副] not far away

elusive (捕まえにくい) [形] difficult to find, catch, or achieve

as possible (できるだけ) [副] to the greatest extent or degree possible

ギルバート・ブライスとチャーリー・スローンは、どちらも捕まえにくいアンのそばにできるだけ近づこうとしていた。

Carrie Sloane, looking pale and melancholy because, so it was reported, her father would not allow Oliver Kimball to come near the place;

Carrie Sloane (キャリー・スローン) [名] a character in the story

pale (青白い) [形] light in color

melancholy (憂鬱そう) [形] sad or depressed

because (ため) [接] for the reason that

so it was reported (伝えられるところでは) [句] according to what people say

would not allow (近寄らせない) [動] refuse to allow

Oliver Kimball (オリバー・キンボール) [名] a character in the story

come near (近寄る) [動] move or travel toward

キャリー・スローンは、父親がオリバー・キンボールをこの場所に近寄らせないため、青白く憂鬱そうに見えた。

Moody Spurgeon MacPherson, whose round face and objectionable ears were as round and objectionable as ever;

Moody Spurgeon MacPherson (ムーディー・スパージョン・マクファーソン) [名] a character in the story

round (丸い) [形] having a circular shape

face (顔) [名] the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

objectionable (目障りな) [形] causing disapproval or protest

ear (耳) [名] the organ of hearing and balance in humans and other vertebrates

ムーディー・スパージョン・マクファーソンは、丸い顔と目障りな耳が相変わらず丸くて目障りだった。

and Billy Andrews, who sat in a corner all the evening, chuckled when any one spoke to him, and watched Anne Shirley with a grin of pleasure on his broad, freckled countenance.

Billy Andrews (ビリー・アンドリュース) [名] a character in the story

sit in a corner (隅に座る) [動] sit in a corner

all the evening (夜の間ずっと) [副] for the entire evening

chuckle (くすくす笑う) [動] laugh quietly

anyone (誰か) [名] any person

speak to (話しかける) [動] talk to

watch (眺める) [動] look at or observe attentively

broad (広い) [形] having a large distance from one side to the other

freckled (そばかすだらけの) [形] having many freckles

countenance (顔) [名] the face

ビリー・アンドリュースは、夜の間ずっと隅に座り、誰かが話しかけるとくすくす笑い、広いそばかすだらけの顔に喜びの笑みを浮かべてアン・シャーリーを眺めていた。

Anne had known beforehand of the party, but she had not known that she and Gilbert were, as the founders of the Society, to be presented with a very complimentary “address” and “tokens of respect”—in her case a volume of Shakespeare’s plays, in Gilbert’s a fountain pen.

know beforehand (事前に知る) [動] have knowledge of something before it happens

founder (創設者) [名] a person who establishes an institution or organization

Society (協会) [名] a group of people who share a common interest or purpose

present (贈る) [動] give something to someone as a gift

complimentary (お世辞の) [形] expressing a compliment; praising or approving

address (住所) [名] the details of the place where someone lives or an organization is located

token (印) [名] a thing that represents or symbolizes something else

respect (敬意) [名] a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements

volume (巻) [名] a book forming part of a work or series

fountain pen (万年筆) [名] a pen with a reservoir or cartridge from which ink flows continuously to the nib

アンは事前にパーティーのことを知っていたが、彼女とギルバートが協会の創設者として、非常にお世辞の「住所」と「敬意の印」を贈られることを知らなかった。彼女の場合はシェイクスピアの戯曲の巻、ギルバートの場合は万年筆だった。

She was so taken by surprise and pleased by the nice things said in the address, read in Moody Spurgeon’s most solemn and ministerial tones, that the tears quite drowned the sparkle of her big gray eyes.

take by surprise (驚かせる) [動] to surprise someone

be pleased (喜ぶ) [動] to be happy about something

nice thing (素敵なこと) [名] something that is pleasant or enjoyable

address (挨拶文) [名] a formal speech delivered to an audience

read (読む) [動] to look at and understand the meaning of written or printed words

solemn (厳粛な) [形] formal and dignified

ministerial (大臣らしい) [形] of or relating to a minister of religion

tone (口調) [名] the quality of a sound

tear (涙) [名] a drop of the salty liquid that comes from your eye when you cry

sparkle (輝き) [名] a small bright light

彼女はムーディー・スパージョンの最も厳粛で大臣らしい口調で読まれた挨拶文に書かれた素敵なことに驚き、喜び、涙が彼女の大きな灰色の目の輝きを完全にかき消した。

She had worked hard and faithfully for the A.V.I.S., and it warmed the cockles of her heart that the members appreciated her efforts so sincerely.

work hard (一生懸命に働く) [動] to work with a lot of effort

faithfully (忠実に) [副] loyally; in a loyal manner

warm (温める) [動] to make or become warm

cockle (心の奥底) [名] the deepest recesses of the heart

appreciate (評価する) [動] to be grateful for

effort (努力) [名] a vigorous or determined attempt

彼女はA.V.I.S.のために一生懸命に忠実に働いてきたので、会員たちが彼女の努力を心から評価してくれたことが彼女の心の奥底を温めた。

And they were all so nice and friendly and jolly—even the Pye girls had their merits;

friendly (友好的) [形] kind and pleasant

jolly (陽気) [形] happy and cheerful

even (でさえ) [副] to an extreme or excessive degree

merit (長所) [名] the quality of being good and deserving praise

そして、彼らは皆とても親切で友好的で陽気だった。パイの娘たちでさえ長所があった。

at that moment Anne loved all the world.

at that moment (その瞬間) [名] at that time

love (愛する) [動] feel deep affection for

all the world (世界中の全て) [名] everything in the world

その瞬間、アンは世界中の全てを愛した。

She enjoyed the evening tremendously, but the end of it rather spoiled all.

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

tremendously (とても) [副] to a very great degree

彼女はその夜をとても楽しんだが、終わりには全てが台無しになってしまった。

Gilbert again made the mistake of saying something sentimental to her as they ate their supper on the moonlit verandah;

make a mistake (失敗を犯す) [動] do something wrong

say something (何かを言う) [動] express (something) in words

sentimental (センチメンタルな) [形] expressing or appealing to the emotions rather than to reason or intellect

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

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

verandah (ベランダ) [名] a roofed platform along the outside of a house

月明かりのベランダで夕食を食べている時、ギルバートはまたもや彼女にセンチメンタルなことを言うという失敗を犯した。

and Anne, to punish him, was gracious to Charlie Sloane and allowed the latter to walk home with her.

punish (罰する) [動] inflict a penalty or sanction on

gracious (親切な) [形] kind and pleasant

allow (許す) [動] permit to do something

そしてアンは彼を罰するために、チャーリー・スローンに親切にして、彼が彼女と一緒に家まで歩いてくるのを許した。

She found, however, that revenge hurts nobody quite so much as the one who tries to inflict it.

find (知る) [動] get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally

revenge (復讐) [名] the action of hurting someone for a wrong suffered at their hands

quite (むしろ) [副] to some extent; rather; somewhat

so much as (というよりは) [接] to the extent or degree that

inflict (与える) [動] cause (something unpleasant or painful) to be suffered by someone or something

しかし彼女は、復讐は誰かを傷つけるというよりは、復讐しようとする者を傷つけるものだということを知った。

Gilbert walked airily off with Ruby Gillis, and Anne could hear them laughing and talking gaily as they loitered along in the still, crisp autumn air.

walk off (歩き去る) [動] leave on foot

airily (軽やかに) [副] in a light, carefree manner

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

gaily (陽気に) [副] in a cheerful manner

loiter (ゆっくり歩く) [動] stand or wait around idly or without purpose

still (静かな) [形] making no sound; silent

crisp (さわやかな) [形] pleasantly sharp and invigorating

air (空気) [名] the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth and forms its atmosphere

ギルバートはルビー・ギリスと軽やかに歩き去り、アンは彼らが静かでさわやかな秋の空気の中をゆっくりと歩きながら、陽気に笑ったり話したりしているのを聞くことができた。

They were evidently having the best of good times, while she was horribly bored by Charlie Sloane, who talked unbrokenly on, and never, even by accident, said one thing that was worth listening to.

have the best of good times (最高に楽しい時間を過ごす) [動] enjoy oneself greatly

be horribly bored (ひどく退屈する) [動] be very bored

talk unbrokenly on (途切れることなく話す) [動] talk continuously

even by accident (偶然でさえも) [副] by chance

say one thing (一つのことを言う) [動] say something

worth listening to (聞く価値のある) [形] worth paying attention to

彼らは明らかに最高に楽しい時間を過ごしていたが、彼女はチャーリー・スローンにひどく退屈していた。彼は途切れることなく話し、偶然でさえも聞く価値のあることを一つも言わなかった。

Anne gave an occasional absent “yes” or “no,” and thought how beautiful Ruby had looked that night, how very goggly Charlie’s eyes were in the moonlight—worse even than by daylight—

give (答える) [動] say or write something in reply

occasional (時折) [形] happening or done infrequently and irregularly

absent (ぼんやり) [形] not present or not existing

night (夜) [名] the period from sunset to sunrise in each twenty-four hours

goggly (ぎょろぎょろ) [形] having bulging or rolling eyes

moonlight (月明かり) [名] the light of the moon

worse (もっとひどい) [形] of poorer quality or a lower standard

daylight (昼間) [名] the light of day

アンは時折ぼんやりと「はい」とか「いいえ」と答えながら、ルビーが今夜どんなに美しく見えたか、チャーリーの目が月明かりの下でどんなにぎょろぎょろしていたか、昼間よりももっとひどかったか、などと考えていた。

and that the world, somehow, wasn’t quite such a nice place as she had believed it to be earlier in the evening.

somehow (どういうわけか) [副] in some way; by some means

earlier (早く) [副] before the usual or expected time

そして、この世界は、どういうわけか、彼女が夕方早くに信じていたほど素敵な場所ではないということだった。

“I’m just tired out—that is what is the matter with me,” she said, when she thankfully found herself alone in her own room.

just (ただ) [副] only; simply

tired (疲れている) [形] in need of rest or sleep

out (すっかり) [副] completely

matter (問題) [名] a subject of concern

thankfully (ありがたいことに) [副] in a grateful manner

「私はただ疲れているだけだ、それが私の問題だ」と彼女は自分の部屋で一人きりになったことに感謝しながら言った。

And she honestly believed it was.

honestly (本当に) [副] in a truthful manner

believe (信じる) [動] accept that (something) is true, especially without proof

そして彼女はそれが本当だと信じていた。

But a certain little gush of joy, as from some secret, unknown spring, bubbled up in her heart the next evening, when she saw Gilbert striding down through the Haunted Wood and crossing the old log bridge with that firm, quick step of his.

a certain little gush of joy (ある小さな喜び) [名] a small amount of happiness

as from some secret, unknown spring (まるで秘密の、未知の泉からのように) [副] as if from a secret, unknown spring

bubble up (湧き上がる) [動] to rise to the surface in bubbles

the next evening (翌日の夕方) [名] the evening of the next day

when she saw Gilbert striding down through the Haunted Wood and crossing the old log bridge with that firm, quick step of his (ギルバートが幽霊の森を大股で歩き、古い丸太橋を彼のあのしっかりした、素早い足取りで渡っているのを見たとき) [副] when she saw Gilbert walking through the Haunted Wood and crossing the old log bridge

Haunted Wood (幽霊の森) [名] a forest that is said to be haunted by ghosts

old log bridge (古い丸太橋) [名] a bridge made of old logs

firm, quick step (しっかりした、素早い足取り) [名] a firm and quick way of walking

しかし、翌日の夕方、ギルバートが幽霊の森を大股で歩き、古い丸太橋を彼のあのしっかりした、素早い足取りで渡っているのを見たとき、ある小さな喜びが、まるで秘密の、未知の泉からのように、彼女の心の中に湧き上がってきた。

So Gilbert was not going to spend this last evening with Ruby Gillis after all!

spend (過ごす) [動] pass or occupy (time) in a specified way

last (最後の) [形] coming after all others in time or order

結局ギルバートは最後の夜をルビー・ギリスと過ごすつもりはないのだ!

“You look tired, Anne,” he said.

look tired (疲れたようだ) [動] appear to be tired

「疲れたようだね、アン」と彼は言った。

“I am tired, and, worse than that, I’m disgruntled.

disgruntled (不満) [形] unhappy or dissatisfied

「疲れたよ、それよりもっと悪いのは、不満なの。

I’m tired because I’ve been packing my trunk and sewing all day.

be tired (疲れた) [動] lacking energy or strength

pack (詰める) [動] put things into a container

trunk (トランク) [名] a large box with a hinged lid for storing or transporting clothes and other articles

sew (縫う) [動] make or repair (something) by joining pieces of fabric with stitches made with a needle and thread

疲れたのは、一日中トランクに荷物を詰めたり、裁縫をしていたから。

But I’m disgruntled because six women have been here to say good-bye to me, and every one of the six managed to say something that seemed to take the color right out of life

six (六人) [名] the number 6

woman (女性) [名] an adult human female

say good-bye (別れを告げる) [動] express a farewell

take the color right out of (色を奪い取る) [動] make something less interesting or exciting

でも不満なのは、六人の女性が私に別れを告げにここに来たこと、そしてその六人全員が、人生から色を奪い取るようなことを言ったから。

and leave it as gray and dismal and cheerless as a November morning.”

gray (灰色の) [形] of a color intermediate between black and white

dismal (陰気な) [形] causing dejection

cheerless (わびしい) [形] lacking in cheer; dreary

そして、十一月の朝のように灰色で陰気でわびしいものにしてしまったから。」

“Spiteful old cats!” was Gilbert’s elegant comment.

spiteful (意地悪な) [形] deliberately intending to hurt or upset

old (老いた) [形] having lived for a long time

cat (猫) [名] a small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a short snout, and retractile claws

elegant (上品な) [形] graceful and stylish in appearance or manner

comment (コメント) [名] a remark expressing an opinion or reaction

「意地悪な老猫たち!」というのがギルバートの上品なコメントだった。

“Oh, no, they weren’t,” said Anne seriously.

seriously (真面目に) [副] in a serious manner

「ああ、違うよ、そうじゃなかったよ」とアンは真面目に言った。

“That is just the trouble.

just (まさに) [副] exactly

trouble (問題) [名] difficulty or problems

「それが問題なのよ。

If they had been spiteful cats I wouldn’t have minded them.

mind (気にする) [動] be worried or annoyed by

もし意地悪な猫だったら気にしなかったよ。

But they are all nice, kind, motherly souls, who like me and whom I like, and that is why what they said, or hinted, had such undue weight with me.

kind (親切な) [形] of a good or benevolent nature or disposition

motherly (母性的な) [形] of or like a mother

soul (人) [名] a human being

that is why (だから) [接] for that reason; therefore

hint (ほのめかす) [動] suggest or call attention to indirectly

undue (過度な) [形] excessive; too much

weight (重み) [名] the quality or state of being heavy

でも、みんな私を好きで、私も好きな、優しくて親切な母性的な人たちだから、彼女たちが言ったりほのめかしたりしたことは、私にとって過度に重く感じられたのよ。

They let me see they thought I was crazy going to Redmond and trying to take a B.A., and ever since I’ve been wondering if I am.

let me see (私に示した) [動] to show or demonstrate something to someone

think (思っている) [動] to have an opinion about something

crazy (狂っている) [形] foolish or insane

take (取る) [動] to get into one's possession, power, or control

ever since (それ以来) [副] from the time that

彼女たちは私がレドモンドに行って学士号を取ろうとするなんて狂っていると思っていることを私に示したのよ。それ以来、私は自分が狂っているのではないかと考えるようになったよ。

Mrs. Peter Sloane sighed and said she hoped my strength would hold out till I got through;

Mrs. Peter Sloane (ピーター・スローン夫人) [名] the wife of Peter Sloane

strength (力) [名] the quality or state of being physically strong

hold out (続く) [動] continue to exist or be available

get through (卒業する) [動] complete a course of study

ピーター・スローン夫人はため息をつき、私が卒業するまで私の力が続くといいよね、と言った。

and at once I saw myself a hopeless victim of nervous prostration at the end of my third year;

at once (すぐに) [副] immediately

hopeless (絶望的な) [形] having no hope

victim (犠牲者) [名] a person who suffers from a destructive or injurious action or agency

nervous prostration (神経衰弱) [名] a former diagnosis for a range of mental and physical symptoms

するとすぐに、私は3年生の終わりに神経衰弱の絶望的な犠牲者になっている自分の姿を見た。

Mrs. Eben Wright said it must cost an awful lot to put in four years at Redmond; and I felt all over me that it was unpardonable of me to squander Marilla’s money and my own on such a folly.

Mrs. Eben Wright (エベン・ライト夫人) [名] a woman

put in (通う) [動] spend time in a place

four years (4年間) [名] a period of time

cost (かかる) [動] require the payment of

awful lot (ものすごいお金) [名] a large amount

squander (浪費する) [動] spend a lot of money in a careless or wasteful way

folly (愚かなこと) [名] a foolish act or idea

エベン・ライト夫人はレドモンドに4年間通うにはものすごいお金がかかるだろうと言い、私はマリラと自分のお金をそんな愚かなことに浪費するなんて許しがたいことだと全身で感じた。

Mrs. Jasper Bell said she hoped I wouldn’t let college spoil me, as it did some people;

Mrs. Jasper Bell (ジャスパー・ベル夫人) [名] a woman who is married to Mr. Jasper Bell

college (大学) [名] an institution of higher education

spoil (駄目にする) [動] diminish the value or quality of

ジャスパー・ベル夫人は大学が私を駄目にしないようにと言った。

and I felt in my bones that the end of my four Redmond years would see me a most insufferable creature, thinking I knew it all, and looking down on everything and everybody in Avonlea; Mrs. Elisha Wright said she understood that Redmond girls, especially those who belonged to Kingsport, were ‘dreadful dressy and stuck-up,’ and she guessed I wouldn’t feel much at home among them;

four (4) [数] the number 4

most (最も) [形] the majority of

insufferable (耐え難い) [形] too extreme to be endured

creature (人間) [名] a living being

look down on (見下す) [動] regard with contempt

everybody (すべての人) [名] all the people

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

Elisha Wright (エリシャ・ライト) [名] a character in the story

understand (聞いている) [動] perceive the intended meaning of (words, a language, or a speaker)

especially (特に) [副] used to single out one person, thing, or situation over all others

belong to (所属している) [動] be a member of

be (である) [動] exist or occur

dressy (着飾っている) [形] smart or elaborate in style or manner

stuck-up (気取っている) [形] arrogant and snobbish

guess (思う) [動] think or suppose

much (あまり) [副] to a great extent

at home (くつろげる) [形] in one's own house or country

レドモンドの4年間の終わりには、私は自分がすべてを知っていると思い込み、アヴォンリーのすべての人や物を軽蔑する、最も耐え難い人間になっているだろうと骨身に沁みて感じた。エリシャ・ライト夫人は、レドモンドの女子学生、特にキングスポートの女子学生は「ひどく着飾って気取っている」と聞いているので、私は彼女たちの中であまりくつろげないだろうと思う、と言った。

and I saw myself, a snubbed, dowdy, humiliated country girl, shuffling through Redmond’s classic halls in coppertoned boots.”

snub (冷たくあしらう) [動] treat with disdain or contempt

dowdy (みすぼらしい) [形] lacking in smartness or good taste

humiliate (屈辱をうける) [動] make (someone) feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and self-respect

country (田舎) [名] the land of a person's birth

shuffle (歩く) [動] walk or move with a slow, dragging gait

classic (古典的な) [形] judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind

hall (ホール) [名] a large room in a public building

すると私は、冷たくあしらわれ、みすぼらしく、屈辱をうけた田舎娘が、銅色のブーツを履いてレドモンドの古典的なホールを歩いている自分の姿を見た。」

Anne ended with a laugh and a sigh commingled.

end (終える) [動] come or bring to a final point; finish

sigh (ため息) [名] a long, deep, audible exhalation expressing sadness, tiredness, relief, or a similar feeling

アンは笑いとため息を混ぜて話し終えた。

With her sensitive nature all disapproval had weight, even the disapproval of those for whose opinions she had scant respect.

sensitive (敏感な) [形] quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences

nature (性質) [名] the basic or inherent features, character, or qualities of something

disapproval (反対) [名] an expression or statement of disapproval

weight (重く) [名] the amount of heaviness of a person or thing

opinion (意見) [名] a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge

scant (あまりない) [形] barely sufficient or adequate

彼女の敏感な性質から、どんな反対も重く受け止め、その意見をあまり尊敬していない人の反対でさえもそうだった。

For the time being life was savorless, and ambition had gone out like a snuffed candle.

for the time being (当分の間) [副] for now; for the present

life (人生) [名] the period of time during which a person is alive

savorless (味気ない) [形] lacking in flavor or interest

ambition (野心) [名] a strong desire to achieve something

go out (消える) [動] stop burning or shining

candle (ろうそく) [名] a stick of wax with a wick that is lit to produce light

当分の間、人生は味気なく、野心は吹き消されたろうそくのように消えてしまった。

“You surely don’t care for what they said,” protested Gilbert.

care for (気にする) [動] be concerned about

「君は彼らが言ったことを気にしていないだろう」とギルバートは抗議した。

“You know exactly how narrow their outlook on life is, excellent creatures though they are.

outlook (人生観) [名] a person's point of view or general attitude to life

narrow (狭い) [形] of small width

exactly (よく) [副] in a precise manner

though (ではあるが) [接] despite the fact that

excellent (優れた) [形] very good

「君は彼らの人生観がどれほど狭いかをよく知っているだろう、彼らは優れた人々ではあるが。

To do anything they have never done is anathema maranatha.

anathema (呪い) [名] a formal curse by a pope or a council of the church

maranatha (呪い) [名] an Aramaic phrase meaning "Our Lord has come" or "Our Lord will come"

彼らがしたことのないことは何でもすることは、呪いである。

You are the first Avonlea girl who has ever gone to college;

first (最初の) [形] coming before all others in time or order

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

go to (行く) [動] move or travel toward or into a place thought of as near or familiar to the speaker

あなたは大学に行った最初のアヴォンリー出身の女の子だ。

and you know that all pioneers are considered to be afflicted with moonstruck madness.”

pioneer (開拓者) [名] a person who is among the first to explore or settle a new country or area

be considered to be (と考えられている) [動] to be regarded as

moonstruck (月狂いの) [形] affected by the moon

madness (狂気) [名] the state of being mad; insanity

そして、君はすべての開拓者が月狂いの狂気に苦しんでいると考えられていることを知っている。」

“Oh, I know. But feeling is so different from knowing.

different (違う) [形] not the same as each other

「ああ、わかってる。でも、感じることは知ることとは全く違う。

My common sense tells me all you can say, but there are times when common sense has no power over me.

common sense (常識) [名] sound and prudent judgment based on a simple perception of the situation or facts

power (支配) [名] the ability to control or influence people or things

私の常識はあなたが言うことができるすべてを私に告げるが、常識が私を支配できない時がある。

Common nonsense takes possession of my soul.

common (常識はずれの) [形] happening often or regularly

nonsense (こと) [名] something that does not make sense

take possession of (支配する) [動] to take control of something

常識はずれのことが私の魂を支配する。

Really, after Mrs. Elisha went away I hardly had the heart to finish packing.”

Mrs. Elisha (エリシャ夫人) [名] the wife of Elisha

heart (気力) [名] the seat of one's inmost thoughts and feelings

finish (終える) [動] bring to an end; come to the end of

本当に、エリシャ夫人が去った後、私は荷造りを終える気力がほとんどなかった。」

“You’re just tired, Anne.

「あなたはただ疲れているだけよ、アン。

Come, forget it all and take a walk with me—a ramble back through the woods beyond the marsh.

take a walk (散歩する) [動] go for a walk

marsh (沼地) [名] an area of low-lying land that is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide

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

さあ、全部忘れて私と散歩しましょう。沼地の向こうの森を散策しましょう。

There should be something there I want to show you.”

そこにはあなたに見せたい何かがあるはずです。」

“Should be! Don’t you know if it is there?”

should be (あるはず) [助] be expected or likely to be

if (かどうか) [接] on the condition or possibility that

「あるはず! そこにあるかどうかわからないの?」

“No. I only know it should be, from something I saw there in spring.

「いいえ。春にそこで見たものから、あるはずだとしか知らないのです。

Come on. We’ll pretend we are two children again and we’ll go the way of the wind.”

come on (さあ) [間] an expression used to encourage or urge someone

pretend (ふりをする) [動] to act as if something is true when in fact it is not

two (二人) [名] the number 2

さあ。私たちはまた二人の子供のふりをして、風の道を行くのよ。」

They started gaily off.

start off (出発する) [動] begin a journey

二人は陽気に出発した。

Anne, remembering the unpleasantness of the preceding evening, was very nice to Gilbert;

remember (思い出す) [動] have in or be able to bring to mind an awareness of

unpleasantness (不愉快さ) [名] the quality or state of being unpleasant

preceding (前の) [形] coming before in time

アンは前夜の不愉快さを思い出して、ギルバートには非常に親切だった。

and Gilbert, who was learning wisdom, took care to be nothing save the schoolboy comrade again.

wisdom (賢明さ) [名] the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment

take care (気を付ける) [動] be careful or cautious

save (以外) [前] except

schoolboy (学友) [名] a boy attending school

comrade (仲間) [名] a friend or companion

そして、ギルバートは賢明さを学び、再び学友の仲間以外には何もないように気を付けた。

Mrs. Lynde and Marilla watched them from the kitchen window.

リンド夫人とマリラは台所の窓から二人を見守った。

“That’ll be a match some day,” Mrs. Lynde said approvingly.

match (結婚) [名] a marriage or love affair

some day (いつか) [副] at some unspecified time in the future

approvingly (賛成した) [副] in a way that shows approval

「いつかあの二人は結婚するよ」とリンド夫人は賛成した。

Marilla winced slightly.

wince (顔をしかめる) [動] to make a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body, as from pain or embarrassment

マリラは少し顔をしかめた。

In her heart she hoped it would, but it went against her grain to hear the matter spoken of in Mrs. Lynde’s gossipy matter-of-fact way.

go against (反する) [動] be in opposition to

grain (考え) [名] a small, hard, dry seed, with or without an attached husk, of a cereal plant

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

speak of (話す) [動] talk about

gossipy (噂話のような) [形] fond of talking about other people's private lives

matter-of-fact (事実に基づいた) [形] concerned with facts or actual occurrences

彼女は心の中でそうあってほしいと願っていたが、リンド夫人の噂話のような事実に基づいた話し方を聞いて、彼女の考えに反した。

“They’re only children yet,” she said shortly.

only (まだ) [副] merely; just

shortly (短く) [副] in a brief manner

「彼らはまだ子供だ」と彼女は短く言った。

Mrs. Lynde laughed good-naturedly.

good-naturedly (気さくに) [副] in a friendly and cheerful way

リンド夫人は気さくに笑った。

“Anne is eighteen; I was married when I was that age.

「アンは18歳だ。私はその年齢の時に結婚した。

We old folks, Marilla, are too much given to thinking children never grow up, that’s what.

old folks (年寄り) [名] old people

too much (あまりに) [副] to a greater extent than is usual or desirable

given to (考えすぎる) [動] be inclined or disposed to

私たち年寄りは、マリラ、子供は決して成長しないと考えすぎるのさ、そういうことさ。

Anne is a young woman and Gilbert’s a man, and he worships the ground she walks on, as any one can see.

young woman (若い女性) [名] a woman who is relatively young

man (男性) [名] an adult male human being

worship (崇拝する) [動] regard with great or extravagant respect, honor, or devotion

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

アンは若い女性で、ギルバートは男性で、誰が見てもわかるように、彼は彼女が歩く地面を崇拝している。

He’s a fine fellow, and Anne can’t do better.

fellow (男) [名] a man or boy

can't do better (もっといい相手は見つけられない) [動] be unable to find a better partner

彼は立派な男だ、アンはもっといい相手は見つけられない。

I hope she won’t get any romantic nonsense into her head at Redmond.

get into one's head (頭に浮かべる) [動] to become obsessed with something

彼女がレドモンドでロマンチックなナンセンスを頭に浮かべないことを願っている。

I don’t approve of them coeducational places and never did, that’s what.

approve of (認める) [動] have a favorable opinion of

coeducational (共学) [形] of or relating to coeducation

never (一度も~ない) [副] not ever; on no occasion; at no time in the past or future

私は共学を認めないし、認めたこともない、そういうことだ。

I don’t believe,” concluded Mrs. Lynde solemnly, “that the students at such colleges ever do much else than flirt.”

conclude (結論を下す) [動] reach a decision or form an opinion about something

solemnly (厳粛に) [副] in a serious and dignified manner

student (学生) [名] a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

flirt (浮気) [名] a person who behaves as though sexually attracted to someone without serious intentions

私は信じない」とリンド夫人は厳粛に結論を下した、「そのような大学の学生が浮気以外に何かをすることはありえない。」

“They must study a little,” said Marilla, with a smile.

a little (少し) [副] to a small extent

with a smile (笑顔で) [副] smiling

「彼らは少しは勉強するでしょう」とマリラは笑顔で言った。

“Precious little,” sniffed Mrs. Rachel.

precious (ほんの少し) [形] of great value or worth

sniff (鼻を鳴らす) [動] to inhale through the nose with a snorting sound

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

「ほんの少しね」とレイチェル夫人は鼻を鳴らした。

“However, I think Anne will.

「でも、アンは勉強すると思うよ。

She never was flirtatious.

flirtatious (浮気性) [形] behaving as if sexually attracted to someone

彼女は決して浮気性ではなかった。

But she doesn’t appreciate Gilbert at his full value, that’s what.

appreciate (認める) [動] be grateful for

full value (真価) [名] the true worth of something

that's what (それが問題なのよ) [句] that is the problem

でも、彼女はギルバートの真価を認めていない、それが問題なのよ。

Oh, I know girls!

ああ、私は女の子を知っているよ!

Charlie Sloane is wild about her, too, but I’d never advise her to marry a Sloane.

wild (夢中) [形] very enthusiastic or excited

チャーリー・スローンも彼女に夢中だけど、私は彼女にスローンと結婚するよう勧めることは絶対にないよ。

The Sloanes are good, honest, respectable people, of course.

Sloane (スローン) [名] a family name

honest (正直な) [形] truthful and sincere

respectable (立派な) [形] worthy of respect

スローン家は善良で、正直で、立派な人々よ、もちろん。

But when all’s said and done, they’re Sloanes.”

when all's said and done (結局のところ) [副] when everything is considered

でも、結局のところ、彼らはスローン家なのよ。」

Marilla nodded.

nod (うなずく) [動] move your head to show that you agree or understand

マリラはうなずいた。

To an outsider, the statement that Sloanes were Sloanes might not be very illuminating, but she understood.

outsider (部外者) [名] a person who is not a member of a particular group

statement (発言) [名] something that is stated or declared

illuminating (明快) [形] making something clear or easy to understand

部外者には、スローン家はスローン家であるという発言は、あまり明快ではないかもしれないが、彼女には理解できた。

Every village has such a family;

every (どの) [形] each and all of a group

village (村) [名] a small human settlement in a rural area

どの村にもそういう家族がいる。

good, honest, respectable people they may be, but Sloanes they are and must ever remain, though they speak with the tongues of men and angels.

they may be (かもしれない) [助] it is possible that

Sloanes (スローン家) [名] a family name

they are (である) [助] to be

ever (永遠に) [副] at all times; always

remain (ままである) [動] to stay in the same place or condition

speak (話す) [動] to say words out loud

tongues (言葉) [名] the fleshy muscular organ in the mouth that is used for tasting, licking, swallowing, and for speech

men (人間) [名] an adult male human being

angels (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

善良で、正直で、立派な人々かもしれないが、彼らはスローン家であり、人間や天使の言葉を話すとしても、永遠にスローン家のままでなければならない。

Gilbert and Anne, happily unconscious that their future was thus being settled by Mrs. Rachel, were sauntering through the shadows of the Haunted Wood.

happily (幸いにも) [副] in a happy way

unconscious (気づかず) [形] not conscious; not aware of and responding to one's surroundings

future (未来) [名] the time that is to come

be settled (決められようとしている) [動] be decided or resolved

saunter (散歩する) [動] walk in a slow and relaxed manner

ギルバートとアンは、自分たちの未来がレイチェル夫人によって決められようとしていることに幸いにも気づかず、幽霊の森の影の中を散歩していた。

Beyond, the harvest hills were basking in an amber sunset radiance, under a pale, aerial sky of rose and blue.

beyond (向こう) [副] on or to the further side of

hill (丘) [名] a small elevation of the earth's surface

bask (浴びる) [動] to be exposed to a pleasant warmth

amber (琥珀色) [名] a hard translucent fossilized resin

radiance (輝き) [名] the quality or state of being radiant

pale (淡い) [形] light in color or shade

aerial (空) [形] of or relating to the air

rose (バラ色) [名] a shade of pink

blue (青) [名] a color intermediate between green and violet, as of the sky or sea on a sunny day

その向こうでは、収穫の丘が、バラ色と青の淡い空の下で、琥珀色の夕日の輝きを浴びていた。

The distant spruce groves were burnished bronze, and their long shadows barred the upland meadows.

spruce (トウヒ) [名] a coniferous tree

grove (木立) [名] a small group of trees

burnished (磨かれた) [形] polished

bronze (青銅色) [名] a metal alloy made of copper and tin

bar (横切る) [動] to block or obstruct

upland (高原) [名] an area of land that is higher than the surrounding land

meadow (牧草地) [名] a field of grass

遠くのトウヒの木立は磨かれた青銅色で、その長い影が高原の牧草地を横切っていた。

But around them a little wind sang among the fir tassels, and in it there was the note of autumn.

sing (歌う) [動] make musical sounds with the voice

fir (モミ) [名] an evergreen coniferous tree

tassel (房) [名] a tuft of loose threads or cords bound together at one end and used as an ornament or trimming

in (中に) [前] inside

autumn (秋) [名] the season between summer and winter

しかし、彼らの周りでは、モミの房の間を小さな風が歌い、その中に秋の音色があった。

“This wood really is haunted now—by old memories,” said Anne, stooping to gather a spray of ferns, bleached to waxen whiteness by frost.

haunted (幽霊が出る) [形] inhabited or frequented by ghosts

memory (思い出) [名] the retention of information over time

stoop (かがむ) [動] bend one's head and shoulders forward and down

gather (集める) [動] come together as a group

spray (枝) [名] a small branch with leaves, flowers, or fruit

bleach (漂白する) [動] whiten by exposure to sunlight or by a chemical process

waxen (蝋のような) [形] made of wax

whiteness (白さ) [名] the quality or state of being white

frost (霜) [名] a white powdery deposit of ice that forms on the ground or objects near the ground when the temperature is below freezing

「この森は本当に幽霊が出るわー古い思い出の幽霊が」とアンは言い、霜で蝋のような白さに漂白されたシダの枝を集めるために身をかがめた。

“It seems to me that the little girls Diana and I used to be play here still, and sit by the Dryad’s Bubble in the twilights, trysting with the ghosts.

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

play (遊ぶ) [動] engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose

twilight (夕暮れ) [名] the soft glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon

tryst (逢瀬) [名] a private romantic rendezvous

「私には、ダイアナと私が昔遊んでいた小さな女の子たちが、まだここで遊んでいて、夕暮れ時にドライアドの泡のそばに座って、幽霊と逢瀬を重ねているように思えるよ。

Do you know, I can never go up this path in the dusk without feeling a bit of the old fright and shiver?

do you know (知ってる) [慣] used to introduce a statement or question

go up (歩く) [動] move at a regular and fairly rapid pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, never having both feet off the ground at once

path (道) [名] a way on land between two places that has been paved to make travel easier

fright (恐怖) [名] a sudden intense feeling of fear

shiver (震え) [名] an act of shivering

知ってる? 私は夕暮れ時にこの道を歩くと、いつも昔の恐怖と震えを感じずにはいられないの。

There was one especially horrifying phantom which we created—the ghost of the murdered child that crept up behind you and laid cold fingers on yours.

horrifying (恐ろしい) [形] causing or likely to cause horror; shocking

phantom (幻影) [名] something apparently seen, heard, or sensed, but having no physical reality

create (作る) [動] cause to come into being, as something unique that would not naturally evolve or that is not made by ordinary processes

murder (殺す) [動] kill (someone) unlawfully and with premeditation

ghost (幽霊) [名] the soul of a dead person or animal that is believed to appear or to haunt the living

creep up (忍び寄る) [動] move slowly and stealthily

behind (後ろ) [前] at or to the rear of

cold (冷たい) [形] of or at a low or relatively low temperature

finger (指) [名] any of the four slender jointed parts attached to either hand (or five, if the thumb is included)

私たちが作った特に恐ろしい幻影が一つあったーあなたの後ろに忍び寄り、あなたの指に冷たい指を置く殺された子供の幽霊だ。

I confess that, to this day, I cannot help fancying its little, furtive footsteps behind me when I come here after nightfall.

confess (白状する) [動] admit or state that one has committed a crime or done something wrong

to this day (今日に至るまで) [副] up to the present time

cannot help (~せずにはいられない) [動] be unable to refrain from doing something

fancy (~のような気がする) [動] imagine or suppose

furtive (忍び寄る) [形] done quickly and secretly, as if to avoid being noticed

footstep (足音) [名] the sound of a footstep

nightfall (日没後) [名] the time in the evening when it becomes dark

白状すると、今日に至るまで、日没後にここに来ると、後ろで小さな足音が忍び寄ってくるような気がしてならない。

I’m not afraid of the White Lady or the headless man or the skeletons, but I wish I had never imagined that baby’s ghost into existence.

White Lady (白い貴婦人) [名] a ghost that is said to haunt a castle in Scotland

headless man (首なし男) [名] a ghost that is said to haunt a castle in Scotland

skeleton (骸骨) [名] the bony framework of a human or other vertebrate

baby (赤ん坊) [名] a very young child

existence (存在) [名] the state or fact of existing

私は白い貴婦人や首なし男や骸骨は怖くないけれど、あの赤ん坊の幽霊を想像したことは後悔しているよ。

How angry Marilla and Mrs. Barry were over that affair,” concluded Anne, with reminiscent laughter.

Mrs. Barry (バリー夫人) [名] a female given name

be angry (怒る) [動] feel or show anger

affair (事件) [名] a social event or gathering

reminiscent (思い出し) [形] tending to remind one of something

マリラとバリー夫人があの事件でどれほど怒ったか」とアンは思い出し笑いをしながら締めくくった。

The woods around the head of the marsh were full of purple vistas, threaded with gossamers.

head (端) [名] the upper or higher end of something

full (いっぱい) [形] containing or holding as much or as many as possible

vista (景色) [名] a view of a wide area of land or sea

thread (張り巡らされる) [動] pass through or over

gossamer (クモの糸) [名] a very thin, light material

沼地の端の森は、クモの糸が張り巡らされた紫の景色でいっぱいだった。

Past a dour plantation of gnarled spruces and a maple-fringed, sun-warm valley they found the “something” Gilbert was looking for.

past (過ぎると) [前] after

dour (陰気な) [形] stern or severe in manner or appearance

plantation (植林地) [名] a large farm or estate on which crops are grown for sale

gnarled (節くれだった) [形] having a rough, knobby surface

maple (カエデ) [名] a deciduous tree

fringed (縁取られた) [形] having a border or edge

sun-warm (日当たりの良い) [形] warm from the sun

look for (探す) [動] try to find

節くれだったトウヒの陰気な植林地とカエデに縁取られた日当たりの良い谷を過ぎると、ギルバートが探していた「何か」を見つけた。

“Ah, here it is,” he said with satisfaction.

here it is (ここだ) [間] used to express that something has been found

satisfaction (満足) [名] the feeling of fulfillment or happiness that comes from achieving something

「ああ、ここだ」と彼は満足そうに言った。

“An apple tree—and away back here!” exclaimed Anne delightedly.

apple tree (リンゴの木) [名] a tree that bears apples

away back (こんな奥に) [副] far back

delightedly (嬉しそうに) [副] in a delighted manner

「リンゴの木だよ、こんな奥に!」アンは嬉しそうに叫んだ。

“Yes, a veritable apple-bearing apple tree, too, here in the very midst of pines and beeches, a mile away from any orchard.

pine (松) [名] an evergreen coniferous tree

beech (ブナ) [名] a deciduous tree

「そう、本物のリンゴの木だ、松やブナの真ん中にあって、果樹園から1マイルも離れている。

I was here one day last spring and found it, all white with blossom.

one day (ある日) [名] at some unspecified time in the past or future

last spring (去年の春) [名] the spring of the year before the present one

all white (真っ白) [形] completely white

blossom (花) [名] a flower or a mass of flowers on a tree or bush

去年の春にここに来たら、花が咲いて真っ白だった。

So I resolved I’d come again in the fall and see if it had been apples.

resolve (決める) [動] decide firmly on a course of action

fall (秋) [名] the season after summer and before winter

だから秋にまた来て、リンゴになっているか見ようと決めたんだ。

See, it’s loaded.

load (実っている) [動] be full of

ほら、いっぱい実っている。

They look good, too—tawny as russets but with a dusky red cheek.

look good (見た目も良い) [動] be attractive

tawny (黄褐色) [形] of a light brown or yellowish-brown color

russet (ラセット) [名] a reddish-brown color

dusky (薄暗い) [形] dark or gloomy

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

見た目も良い、ラセットのように黄褐色だが、ほっぺが薄暗い赤色だ。

Most wild seedlings are green and uninviting.”

seedling (苗木) [名] a young plant grown from a seed

green (緑色) [形] of the color intermediate between blue and yellow in the visible spectrum

uninviting (魅力がない) [形] not attractive or interesting

野生の苗木はたいてい緑色で魅力がない。」

“I suppose it sprang years ago from some chance-sown seed,” said Anne dreamily.

spring (生える) [動] grow or come up quickly

years ago (何年も前) [名] a long time ago

chance-sown (偶然に落ちた) [形] planted by chance

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

dreamily (夢見心地に) [副] in a dreamy way

「何年も前に偶然に落ちた種から生えたのでしょうね」とアンは夢見心地に言った。

“And how it has grown and flourished and held its own here all alone among aliens, the brave determined thing!”

flourish (花を咲かせる) [動] to grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way

hold one's own (自分の居場所を守る) [動] to maintain one's position or situation

alien (異国の地) [名] a foreigner

brave (勇敢な) [形] ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage

determined (決意の固い) [形] having made a firm decision about something

「そして、この勇敢で決意の固い木は、異国の地でたった一本で、よくもここまで成長し、花を咲かせ、自分の居場所を守ってきたことか!」

“Here’s a fallen tree with a cushion of moss.

fallen tree (倒木) [名] a tree that has fallen to the ground

cushion (座布団) [名] a soft pillow or pad used as a seat or for decoration

moss (苔) [名] a small flowerless green plant that grows in damp places

「ここに苔の座布団のついた倒木があるよ。

Sit down, Anne—it will serve for a woodland throne.

sit down (座る) [動] be in or assume a sitting position

serve (ちょうどいい) [動] be of use to

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

座って、アン。森の王座にちょうどいいよ。

I’ll climb for some apples.

りんごをとってくるよ。

They all grow high—the tree had to reach up to the sunlight.”

high (高いところ) [形] of great vertical extent

reach (届く) [動] stretch out so as to touch or grasp something

sunlight (日光) [名] the direct light of the sun

どれも高いところにあるのよ。木は日光に届くように伸びなければならなかったんだよ。」

The apples proved to be delicious.

prove (おいしかった) [動] be found to be; turn out to be

りんごはおいしかった。

Under the tawny skin was a white, white flesh, faintly veined with red;

skin (皮) [名] the outer layer of the body of a person or animal

flesh (果肉) [名] the soft part of a fruit or vegetable that can be eaten

faintly (かすかに) [副] slightly; in a small degree

vein (筋) [名] a blood vessel that carries blood from the body back to the heart

黄褐色の皮の下には、かすかに赤い筋の入った真っ白な果肉があった。

and, besides their own proper apple taste, they had a certain wild, delightful tang no orchard-grown apple ever possessed.

besides (ほかに) [前] in addition to; as well as

proper (本来の) [形] belonging to oneself or itself

taste (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

certain (ある) [形] some but not much

delightful (心地よい) [形] giving great pleasure

tang (酸味) [名] a strong, sharp, or pungent taste or flavor

そして、りんご本来の味のほかに、果樹園で育ったりんごには決してない、野生の、心地よい酸味があった。

“The fatal apple of Eden couldn’t have had a rarer flavor,” commented Anne.

fatal (禁断の) [形] causing death

Eden (エデンの園) [名] the garden of Eden

flavor (味) [名] the distinctive quality of a food or drink as perceived by the taste buds and the olfactory system

comment (言う) [動] make a remark about

「エデンの園の禁断のりんごも、これほど珍しい味ではなかったでしょう」とアンは言った。

“But it’s time we were going home.

it's time (そろそろ) [名] the point in time at which something should happen or end

go home (帰る) [動] return to one's home

「でも、そろそろ帰りましょう。

See, it was twilight three minutes ago and now it’s moonlight.

three minutes ago (三分前) [名] three minutes before the present time

ほら、三分前は夕暮れだったのに、もう月明かりよ。

What a pity we couldn’t have caught the moment of transformation.

catch (捉える) [動] to grasp or seize

transformation (変化) [名] a marked change in form, nature, or appearance

変化の瞬間を捉えられなかったのは残念ね。

But such moments never are caught, I suppose.”

でも、そんな瞬間は捉えられないよね」

“Let’s go back around the marsh and home by way of Lover’s Lane.

go back (帰る) [動] return to a previous place

marsh (沼) [名] a wetland that is dominated by herbaceous rather than woody plants

Lover's Lane (恋人の小道) [名] a road or path that is a popular place for lovers to meet

「沼の周りを回って、恋人の小道を通って帰りましょう。

Do you feel as disgruntled now as when you started out, Anne?”

start out (出発する) [動] begin a journey

アン、出発した時と同じくらい不満を感じているの?」

“Not I. Those apples have been as manna to a hungry soul.

I (私) [代] the speaker or writer

soul (魂) [名] the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being or animal

「私はそうじゃないよ。あのリンゴは空腹の魂にとってのマナのようなものだった。

I feel that I shall love Redmond and have a splendid four years there.”

feel (思う) [動] have a feeling or opinion

love (好きになる) [動] be fond of

have (過ごす) [動] experience

レドモンドが好きになって、そこで素晴らしい4年間を過ごすことになると思うよ。」

“And after those four years—what?”

what (何) [代] used to ask for information specifying something

「そしてその4年間の後に何をするの?」

“Oh, there’s another bend in the road at their end,” answered Anne lightly.

bend (曲がり角) [名] a curve in a road

lightly (軽く) [副] gently or softly

「ああ、その終わりには道に別の曲がり角があるよ」とアンは軽く答えた。

“I’ve no idea what may be around it—I don’t want to have.

have no idea (わからない) [動] not know

around (向こう) [前] on every side of; about

「その曲がり角の向こうに何があるかわからないし、知りたくないよ。

It’s nicer not to know.”

知らない方が素敵だよ。」

Lover’s Lane was a dear place that night, still and mysteriously dim in the pale radiance of the moonlight.

that night (その夜) [名] the night of the day being discussed

mysteriously (神秘的に) [副] in a way that is mysterious

dim (薄暗い) [形] not bright or well lit

その夜の恋人の小道は、月明かりの淡い輝きの中で静かで神秘的に薄暗く、とても素敵な場所だった。

They loitered through it in a pleasant chummy silence, neither caring to talk.

chummy (親しみのある) [形] very friendly

二人は、どちらも話す気になれず、心地よい親しみのある沈黙の中で、その道をゆっくりと歩いた。

“If Gilbert were always as he has been this evening how nice and simple everything would be,” reflected Anne.

this evening (今夜) [名] the evening of the present day

simple (単純な) [形] easy to understand or do

reflect (思う) [動] to think carefully about something

「ギルバートがいつも今夜のようなら、どんなに素敵で単純なことだろう」とアンは思った。

Gilbert was looking at Anne, as she walked along.

look at (見つめる) [動] direct one's gaze at

walk along (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

ギルバートは歩いているアンを見つめていた。

In her light dress, with her slender delicacy, she made him think of a white iris.

light (軽やかな) [形] of little weight

delicacy (繊細さ) [名] the quality of being delicate

iris (アイリス) [名] a plant with sword-shaped leaves and showy flowers of various colors

軽やかなドレスを着た彼女のほっそりとした繊細さは、彼に白いアイリスを連想させた。

“I wonder if I can ever make her care for me,” he thought, with a pang of self-distrust.

ever (いったい) [副] at any time in the past or future; on any occasion; at all

care (好きになる) [動] feel love or affection for

pang (痛み) [名] a sudden sharp pain or painful emotion

self-distrust (自信喪失) [名] a lack of confidence in oneself

「彼女に自分を好きになってもらえるだろうか」と彼は自信喪失の痛みとともに思った。

Chapter III: Greeting and Farewell

greeting (挨拶) [名] a polite expression of goodwill

farewell (別れ) [名] a parting or goodbye

第3章: 挨拶と別れ

Charlie Sloane, Gilbert Blythe and Anne Shirley left Avonlea the following Monday morning.

leave (後にする) [動] go away from

the following Monday morning (次の月曜日の朝) [名] the morning of the Monday after the current day

チャーリー・スローン、ギルバート・ブライス、アン・シャーリーは、次の月曜日の朝に、アヴォンリーを後にした。

Anne had hoped for a fine day.

fine day (天気の良い日) [名] a day with good weather

アンは天気の良い日を望んでいた。

Diana was to drive her to the station and they wanted this, their last drive together for some time, to be a pleasant one.

drive (送る) [動] take or carry someone or something in a vehicle

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

drive (ドライブ) [名] a trip in a vehicle

ダイアナが駅まで馬車で送ってくれることになっていたし、二人はしばらくの間、これが最後のドライブになるだろうから、楽しいものにしたいと思っていた。

But when Anne went to bed Sunday night the east wind was moaning around Green Gables with an ominous prophecy which was fulfilled in the morning.

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

moan (うめき声を上げる) [動] make a low, continuous sound of pain or suffering

prophecy (予言) [名] a prediction of what will happen in the future

ominous (不吉な) [形] giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen

morning (朝) [名] the period of a day from sunrise to noon

しかし、日曜日の夜、アンが寝床についたとき、東風がグリーン・ゲイブルズの周りで不吉な予言をしながらうめき声を上げていたが、それは朝になって的中した。

Anne awoke to find raindrops pattering against her window and shadowing the pond’s gray surface with widening rings;

awake (目を覚ます) [動] stop sleeping

raindrop (雨粒) [名] a drop of rain

patter (打つ) [動] make a light, quick tapping sound

window (窓) [名] an opening in a wall or roof that lets in light and can be opened to let in air

shadow (描く) [動] cast a shadow over

surface (表面) [名] the top or outside layer of something

widen (広がる) [動] become or make wider

ring (輪) [名] a circular object

アンが目を覚ますと、雨粒が窓を打って、池の灰色の表面に広がる輪を描いていた。

hills and sea were hidden in mist, and the whole world seemed dim and dreary.

hide (隠れる) [動] be or go out of sight

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

whole (全体) [形] all of; the entire

seem (見える) [動] appear to be; give the impression of being

丘や海は霧に隠れ、世界全体が薄暗く陰気に見えた。

Anne dressed in the cheerless gray dawn, for an early start was necessary to catch the boat train;

dress (身支度をする) [動] put on clothes

dawn (夜明け) [名] the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise

early (早朝) [形] happening or done before the usual or expected time

start (出発) [名] the beginning of a journey

necessary (必要である) [形] being essential, indispensable, or requisite

catch (乗る) [動] travel by means of

boat (船) [名] a vessel for transport by water

train (列車) [名] a vehicle consisting of a series of connected cars that is pulled by a locomotive and runs on a track

アンは、船に乗り継ぐ列車に乗るためには早朝に出発する必要があったので、わびしい灰色の夜明けの中で身支度をした。

she struggled against the tears that would well up in her eyes in spite of herself.

struggle (闘う) [動] make forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction

well up (浮かぶ) [動] to rise to the surface

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

herself (自分) [代] the female person or animal who is being discussed

彼女は、自分の意志に反して目に浮かぶ涙と闘った。

She was leaving the home that was so dear to her, and something told her that she was leaving it forever, save as a holiday refuge.

dear (大切な) [形] regarded with deep affection

forever (永遠に) [副] for all time; eternally

holiday (休日) [名] a day on which work is suspended by law or custom

refuge (避難所) [名] a place that provides shelter or protection

彼女は、自分にとってとても大切な家を去ろうとしていた。そして、何かが彼女に、休日の避難所として以外は、永遠にそこを去るのだと告げていた。

Things would never be the same again;

same (元通り) [形] identical; not different

物事は二度と元通りにはならないだろう。

coming back for vacations would not be living there.

come back (帰ってくる) [動] return to a place

live (住む) [動] have as one's permanent home

休暇で帰ってくることは、そこに住むことではない。

And oh, how dear and beloved everything was—that little white porch room, sacred to the dreams of girlhood, the old Snow Queen at the window, the brook in the hollow, the Dryad’s Bubble, the Haunted Woods, and Lover’s Lane—all the thousand and one dear spots where memories of the old years bided.

beloved (愛おしい) [形] dearly loved

porch (ポーチ) [名] a covered platform projecting from the entrance of a building

sacred (神聖な) [形] consecrated to some deity, to some religious purpose, or to some special use

girlhood (少女時代) [名] the time or state of being a girl

Snow Queen (雪の女王) [名] a character in a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen

hollow (くぼみ) [名] a hole or depression

Dryad's Bubble (ドライアドの泡) [名] a spring in the Haunted Woods

Haunted Woods (幽霊の森) [名] a forest near Avonlea

bide (宿る) [動] to wait or remain

そして、ああ、すべてがどれほど愛しく、愛おしいことか、少女時代の夢に神聖なあの小さな白いポーチの部屋、窓辺の古い雪の女王、くぼみの中の小川、ドライアドの泡、幽霊の森、恋人の小道、昔の思い出が宿る千と一つの愛すべき場所。

Could she ever be really happy anywhere else?

could (だろうか) [助] used to express possibility

anywhere (他の場所) [副] in or to any place

else (他の) [形] other than the one mentioned

彼女は他の場所で本当に幸せになれるだろうか?

Breakfast at Green Gables that morning was a rather doleful meal.

breakfast (朝食) [名] the first meal of the day

that morning (その朝) [名] the morning of the day being discussed

rather (かなり) [副] to some extent; somewhat

doleful (悲惨な) [形] causing grief or pain

その朝のグリーン・ゲイブルズの朝食は、かなり悲惨な食事だった。

Davy, for the first time in his life probably, could not eat, but blubbered shamelessly over his porridge.

for the first time (初めて) [副] never before

in one's life (生まれて) [名] the period of time during which one is alive

probably (おそらく) [副] almost certainly; as far as one knows or can tell

could not (できなかった) [助] be unable to

but (しかし) [接] on the contrary; rather

blubber (ぐちゃぐちゃにする) [動] weep or sob noisily

shamelessly (恥ずかしげもなく) [副] without shame

over (おかゆに) [前] above and across

porridge (おかゆ) [名] a food made from oatmeal or another meal or cereal boiled in water or milk

デイビーは、おそらく生まれて初めて、食べることができず、恥ずかしげもなくおかゆをぐちゃぐちゃにした。

Nobody else seemed to have much appetite, save Dora, who tucked away her rations comfortably.

else (以外) [副] other than the one or ones mentioned

appetite (食欲) [名] a natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food

tuck away (平らげる) [動] eat heartily

ration (配給品) [名] a fixed amount of food, gasoline, etc., that is given to each person during a time of shortage

ドラ以外は誰もあまり食欲がないようで、ドラは配給品を気持ちよく平らげた。

Dora, like the immortal and most prudent Charlotte, who “went on cutting bread and butter” when her frenzied lover’s body had been carried past on a shutter, was one of those fortunate creatures who are seldom disturbed by anything.

immortal (不滅の) [形] living forever; never dying or decaying

prudent (賢明な) [形] acting with or showing care for the consequences of an action; careful

Charlotte (シャーロット) [名] a female given name

cut (切る) [動] divide or separate with a sharp-edged tool

bread (パン) [名] a food made of flour or meal that has been mixed with a liquid, usually water, and kneaded, shaped, and baked

butter (バター) [名] a pale yellow edible fatty substance made by churning the cream of milk

lover (恋人) [名] a person having a sexual or romantic relationship with another person

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

carry (運ぶ) [動] take or bring from one place to another

shutter (シャッター) [名] a movable cover or screen for a window or door

seldom (めったに~ない) [副] not often; rarely

disturb (動揺させる) [動] interfere with the normal arrangement or functioning of

creature (生き物) [名] a living being, especially an animal

ドラは、狂った恋人の遺体がシャッターで運ばれても「パンとバターを切り続けた」不滅で最も賢明なシャーロットと同様に、めったに何事にも動じない幸運な生き物の一人だった。

Even at eight it took a great deal to ruffle Dora’s placidity.

even at (でさえ) [副] in spite of; although

eight (8歳) [名] the number 8

take a great deal (大変なことだった) [動] require a lot of effort or energy

ruffle (乱す) [動] disturb the smoothness or flatness of

placidity (穏やかさ) [名] the quality of being calm and peaceful

8歳になっても、ドラの穏やかさを乱すには大変なことだった。

She was sorry Anne was going away, of course, but was that any reason why she should fail to appreciate a poached egg on toast?

be sorry (残念だ) [動] feel regret or guilt

fail to appreciate (食べられないわけではない) [動] not be able to enjoy or understand the full worth of something

poached egg (ポーチドエッグ) [名] an egg that has been cooked by poaching

toast (トースト) [名] a slice of bread that has been browned by toasting

アンが去ってしまうのは残念だが、だからといってトーストの上にのったポーチドエッグが食べられないわけではない。

Not at all.

not at all (全然) [副] to no extent or degree; not in the least

全然。

And, seeing that Davy could not eat his, Dora ate it for him.

そして、デイビーが食べられないのを見て、ドラは彼の分を食べた。

Promptly on time Diana appeared with horse and buggy, her rosy face glowing above her raincoat.

promptly (時間通りに) [副] without delay

on time (時間通りに) [副] punctually

appear (現れる) [動] come into sight

horse (馬) [名] a large four-legged mammal that has been domesticated by humans since prehistoric times

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

glow (輝く) [動] emit light as a result of being heated

時間通りにダイアナが馬車で現れ、レインコートの上にバラ色の顔が輝いていた。

The good-byes had to be said then somehow.

good-bye (別れの言葉) [名] a phrase used to express a farewell

別れの言葉を言わなければならなかった。

Mrs. Lynde came in from her quarters to give Anne a hearty embrace and warn her to be careful of her health, whatever she did.

come in (出てきて) [動] enter

quarter (部屋) [名] a room or set of rooms

give (抱きしめる) [動] transfer the possession of

hearty (心から) [形] very warm and friendly

embrace (抱擁) [名] an act of holding someone closely in one's arms

warn (注意する) [動] inform someone in advance of something

careful (気をつける) [形] taking care to avoid harm or damage

health (健康) [名] the condition of being sound in body and mind

リンド夫人は自分の部屋から出てきて、アンを心から抱きしめ、何をするにしても健康に気をつけるのよと注意した。

Marilla, brusque and tearless, pecked Anne’s cheek and said she supposed they’d hear from her when she got settled.

brusque (ぶっきらぼうな) [形] abrupt or offhand in manner

tearless (涙も見せず) [形] without tears

peck (軽くキスをする) [動] kiss quickly and lightly

cheek (頬) [名] the side of the face below the eye and between the ear and the mouth

settle (落ち着く) [動] become calm or quiet

マリラはぶっきらぼうで涙も見せず、アンの頬に軽くキスをして、落ち着いたら連絡をくれるだろうと言った。

A casual observer might have concluded that Anne’s going mattered very little to her—unless said observer had happened to get a good look in her eyes.

casual (何気ない) [形] without definite or serious intention

observer (観察者) [名] a person who observes something

matter (重要である) [動] be of importance or significance

very little (あまり~ない) [副] not very much

unless (~でない限り) [接] except if; if not

said (~と述べた) [動] express (something) in words

happen (たまたま~する) [動] take place by chance

get a good look (よく見る) [動] look at something carefully

何気なく見ている人は、アンが行ってしまうことは彼女にとってあまり重要ではないと結論づけたかもしれないが、その観察者がたまたま彼女の目をよく見ていたならば、そうは思わなかっただろう。

Dora kissed Anne primly and squeezed out two decorous little tears;

kiss (キスする) [動] touch with the lips as a sign of love, affection, greeting, or reverence

squeeze out (絞り出す) [動] extract by squeezing

ドラはアンに上品にキスをして、2つの上品な小さな涙を絞り出した。

but Davy, who had been crying on the back porch step ever since they rose from the table, refused to say good-bye at all.

rise (立ち上がる) [動] get up from a sitting or lying position

refuse (拒む) [動] be unwilling to do something

しかし、食卓から立ち上がって以来、ずっと裏ポーチの階段で泣いていたデイビーは、さよならを言うのを拒んだ。

When he saw Anne coming towards him he sprang to his feet, bolted up the back stairs, and hid in a clothes closet, out of which he would not come.

come towards (来る) [動] move or travel toward

spring to one's feet (飛び起きる) [動] stand up quickly

bolt up (駆け上がる) [動] run up quickly

come out (出て来る) [動] move or travel from inside to outside

アンが自分の方へ来るのを見ると、彼は飛び起きて、裏階段を駆け上がり、衣装戸棚に隠れ、そこから出て来ようとしなかった。

His muffled howls were the last sounds Anne heard as she left Green Gables.

muffled (くぐもった) [形] (of a sound) not clear or loud

howl (遠吠え) [名] a long, loud cry

sound (音) [名] a mechanical wave of compression and rarefaction, by which sound is transmitted in an elastic medium such as air

彼のくぐもった遠吠えは、アンがグリーン・ゲイブルズを去るときに聞いた最後の音だった。

It rained heavily all the way to Bright River, to which station they had to go, since the branch line train from Carmody did not connect with the boat train.

all the way (ずっと) [副] to the full extent or degree

Bright River (ブライト・リバー) [名] a river in Canada

Carmody (カーモディ) [名] a town in Canada

branch line (支線) [名] a secondary railway line

connect (接続する) [動] join or link together

boat train (連絡船の列車) [名] a train that connects with a boat

カーモディからの支線の列車が連絡船の列車に接続しないので、彼らが行かなければならない駅であるブライト・リバーまでずっと大雨が降った。

Charlie and Gilbert were on the station platform when they reached it, and the train was whistling.

Charlie (チャーリー) [名] a male given name

platform (ホーム) [名] a raised area of a railway station

whistle (汽笛を鳴らす) [動] make a whistling sound

彼らが駅に着くと、チャーリーとギルバートがホームにいて、列車が汽笛を鳴らしていた。

Anne had just time to get her ticket and trunk check, say a hurried farewell to Diana, and hasten on board.

have just time (ちょうど時間がある) [動] have only a short time

ticket (切符) [名] a piece of paper or card that gives you the right to enter a place, travel on a vehicle, etc.

check (預かり証) [名] a written order to pay a stated sum from a particular account, whereas a cheque is a written order to pay a stated sum from a particular account

hurried (急いで) [形] done quickly

hasten (急ぐ) [動] be quick or hurry

on board (乗り込む) [副] on or in a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle

アンは切符とトランク預かり証を受け取り、急いでダイアナに別れを告げて、急いで乗り込んだ。

She wished she were going back with Diana to Avonlea; she knew she was going to die of homesickness.

wish (願う) [動] feel or express a strong desire or hope for something that is not easily attainable

homesickness (ホームシック) [名] a feeling of longing for one's home

彼女はダイアナと一緒にアヴォンリーに帰りたいと思った。彼女はホームシックで死んでしまうだろうと思った。

And oh, if only that dismal rain would stop pouring down as if the whole world were weeping over summer vanished and joys departed!

rain (雨) [名] water falling in drops from the sky

stop (やめる) [動] cease an action

pour down (降り注ぐ) [動] rain heavily

whole world (全世界) [名] the entire world

weep (嘆く) [動] cry

vanish (消失) [動] disappear

joy (喜び) [名] a feeling of great pleasure or happiness

そしてああ、もしあの陰気な雨が、まるで全世界が夏の消失と喜びの消失を嘆いているかのように降り注ぐのをやめてくれたら!

Even Gilbert’s presence brought her no comfort, for Charlie Sloane was there, too, and Sloanishness could be tolerated only in fine weather.

presence (存在) [名] the state or fact of existing, occurring, or being present in a place or thing

bring (もたらす) [動] cause to come to a place

comfort (慰め) [名] a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint

Sloanishness (スローンらしさ) [名] the quality of being like Charlie Sloane

fine weather (天気の良い日) [名] a day with good weather

ギルバートがいても彼女は慰められなかった。チャーリー・スローンがそこにいたからだ。スローンらしさは天気の良い日でなければ耐えられない。

It was absolutely insufferable in rain.

absolutely (絶対に) [副] without any doubt

雨の日は絶対に耐えられない。

But when the boat steamed out of Charlottetown harbor things took a turn for the better.

steam (出港する) [動] move or travel by means of steam

Charlottetown (シャーロッタウン) [名] the capital of Prince Edward Island

harbor (港) [名] a sheltered place on the coast where ships can dock

take a turn (好転する) [動] change for the better

しかし、船がシャーロッタウン港から出港すると、事態は好転した。

The rain ceased and the sun began to burst out goldenly now and again between the rents in the clouds, burnishing the gray seas with copper-hued radiance, and lighting up the mists that curtained the Island’s red shores with gleams of gold foretokening a fine day after all.

cease (やむ) [動] come or bring to an end

burst out (輝きだす) [動] suddenly and forcefully emerge

goldenly (金色に) [副] in a golden manner

now and again (時折) [副] occasionally

rent (切れ間) [名] a gap or break

cloud (雲) [名] a visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere typically high above the general level of the ground

burnish (磨き上げる) [動] polish by rubbing

copper-hued (銅色の) [形] having a color like that of copper

light up (照らす) [動] make or become bright

curtain (覆う) [動] cover with or as if with a curtain

shore (海岸) [名] the land bordering the sea or a lake

gleam (輝き) [名] a small bright light

gold (金色) [名] a yellow precious metal of great value

foretoken (予感させる) [動] be a sign or warning that something, especially something bad, is going to happen

雨がやみ、雲の切れ間から時折太陽が金色に輝き、灰色の海を銅色の輝きで磨き上げ、島の赤い海岸を覆う霧を金色の輝きで照らし、結局は天気の良い日を予感させた。

Besides, Charlie Sloane promptly became so seasick that he had to go below, and Anne and Gilbert were left alone on deck.

promptly (すぐに) [副] without delay; immediately

become (なる) [動] come to be

seasick (船酔い) [形] feeling sick as a result of the motion of a ship

go below (船室に行く) [動] go to a lower deck

be left alone (二人きりになる) [動] be left without any company

deck (甲板) [名] the floor of a ship

その上、チャーリー・スローンはすぐに船酔いして船室に行かなければならなくなり、アンとギルバートは甲板に二人きりになった。

“I am very glad that all the Sloanes get seasick as soon as they go on water,” thought Anne mercilessly.

as soon as (すぐに) [副] at the very moment that

get seasick (船酔いする) [動] become sick from the motion of a ship

mercilessly (情け容赦なく) [副] without mercy

「スローン家はみんな船に乗るとすぐに船酔いするなんて、とても嬉しいよ」とアンは情け容赦なく思った。

“I am sure I couldn’t take my farewell look at the ‘ould sod’ with Charlie standing there pretending to look sentimentally at it, too.”

take a look (見る) [動] to direct one's gaze at something

sentimentally (感傷的に) [副] in a way that shows a lot of emotion, especially sadness, about the past

「チャーリーがそこに立って感傷的に見ているふりをしているところを見ると、私も「古い芝生」に別れを告げることはできないよ」

“Well, we’re off,” remarked Gilbert unsentimentally.

unsentimentally (感傷を交えずに) [副] without sentiment or emotion

「さて、出発だ」とギルバートは感傷を交えずに言った。

“Yes, I feel like Byron’s ‘Childe Harold’—only it isn’t really my ‘native shore’ that I’m watching,” said Anne, winking her gray eyes vigorously.

Byron (バイロン) [名] George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron, FRS (22 January 1788 – 19 April 1824), commonly known simply as Lord Byron, was an English poet, peer, and politician who became a revolutionary in the Greek War ...

Childe Harold (チャイルド・ハロルド) [名] Childe Harold's Pilgrimage is a long narrative poem in four cantos by Lord Byron, written between 1812 and 1818

native shore (故郷の岸辺) [名] the shore of one's homeland

wink (瞬く) [動] shut one eye briefly, typically to indicate that something is a joke or secret or as a signal of affection or greeting

「そうね、バイロンの『チャイルド・ハロルド』の気分だよ。ただ、私が見ているのは本当の『故郷の岸辺』ではないのだけど」とアンは灰色の目を勢いよく瞬かせながら言った。

“Nova Scotia is that, I suppose.

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

「ノバスコシアはそうでしょうね。

But one’s native shore is the land one loves the best, and that’s good old P.E.I. for me.

good old (古き良き) [形] something that is familiar and well-liked

P.E.I. (プリンスエドワード島) [名] Prince Edward Island

でも、故郷の岸辺というのは一番愛している土地のことだから、私にとっては古き良きプリンスエドワード島なの。

I can’t believe I didn’t always live here.

ずっとここに住んでいたわけではないなんて信じられないよ。

Those eleven years before I came seem like a bad dream.

those (その) [限] the

eleven years (十一年間) [名] a period of eleven years

before (前) [前] earlier than

ここに来る前の十一年間は悪い夢のようね。

It’s seven years since I crossed on this boat—the evening Mrs. Spencer brought me over from Hopetown.

seven years (七年前) [名] a period of seven years

cross (渡る) [動] go or move across or to the other side of

Hopetown (ホープタウン) [名] a town in the Canadian province of New Brunswick

私がこの船で渡ったのは七年前、スペンサーさんがホープタウンから連れてきてくれた夜のことだった。

I can see myself, in that dreadful old wincey dress and faded sailor hat, exploring decks and cabins with enraptured curiosity.

wincey (ウィンシー) [名] a lightweight cotton fabric

faded (色あせた) [形] having lost freshness or brilliance

sailor (セーラー) [名] a person who works on a ship

hat (帽子) [名] a covering for the head

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

cabin (船室) [名] a private room on a ship

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

あのひどい古いウィンシーのドレスと色あせたセーラー帽を着て、うっとりした好奇心で甲板や船室を探検している自分の姿が目に浮かぶよ。

It was a fine evening; and how those red Island shores did gleam in the sunshine.

gleam (輝く) [動] to shine brightly, especially with reflected light

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

いい夕方だったよ。あの赤い島の岸辺が日差しの中でどんなに輝いていたことか。

Now I’m crossing the strait again.

strait (海峡) [名] a narrow channel of water connecting two larger bodies of water

今、私は再び海峡を渡っている。

Oh, Gilbert, I do hope I’ll like Redmond and Kingsport, but I’m sure I won’t!”

ああ、ギルバート、レドモンドとキングスポートが好きになれるといいんだけど、きっとそうはならないよ!」

“Where’s all your philosophy gone, Anne?”

philosophy (哲学) [名] the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline

「アン、君の哲学はどこへ行ってしまったんだい?」

“It’s all submerged under a great, swamping wave of loneliness and homesickness.

loneliness (孤独) [名] the state of being alone

「孤独とホームシックの大きな波に飲み込まれてしまったの。

I’ve longed for three years to go to Redmond—and now I’m going—and I wish I weren’t!

long for (待ち望む) [動] to have a strong wish for something

three years (3年間) [名] a period of three years

wish (望む) [動] to want something to happen or be true

レドモンドに行くのを3年間待ち望んでいたのに、いざ行くとなると、行きたくないよ!

Never mind!

never mind (気にしないで) [動] don't worry about it

気にしないで!

I shall be cheerful and philosophical again after I have just one good cry.

cheerful (元気) [形] having or showing a happy mood

philosophical (哲学的) [形] of or relating to philosophy

一度思いっきり泣いたら、また元気になって哲学的になるよ。

I must have that, ‘as a went’—and I’ll have to wait until I get into my boardinghouse bed tonight, wherever it may be, before I can have it.

have (買う) [動] buy

as a went (お土産に) [名] a souvenir

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

boardinghouse (下宿) [名] a house where people pay to live and eat

それを「お土産に」買わなくちゃいけないよ。でも、今夜下宿のベッドに入るまで待たなくちゃいけないよね。

Then Anne will be herself again.

be oneself (元気になる) [動] be in one's normal or natural state

そうすれば、アンはまた元気になるよ。

I wonder if Davy has come out of the closet yet.”

come out of the closet (カミングアウトする) [動] to reveal one's homosexuality

デイビーはもうクローゼットから出てきたかしら。」

It was nine that night when their train reached Kingsport, and they found themselves in the blue-white glare of the crowded station.

nine (九時) [名] the number 9

find oneself (いる) [動] be in a particular place or situation

blue-white (青白い) [形] of a color intermediate between blue and white

glare (光) [名] a bright light, especially one that shines directly into your eyes

crowded (混雑した) [形] full of people or things

列車がキングスポートについた時刻は夜の九時で、二人は混雑した駅の青白い光の中にいた。

Anne felt horribly bewildered, but a moment later she was seized by Priscilla Grant, who had come to Kingsport on Saturday.

horribly (ひどく) [副] in a very bad or unpleasant way

bewildered (当惑する) [形] confused and uncertain about what to do

seize (取り押さえる) [動] take hold of suddenly and forcibly

Saturday (土曜日) [名] the day of the week before Sunday and following Friday

アンはひどく当惑したが、次の瞬間、土曜日にキングスポートに来ていたプリシラ・グラントに取り押さえられた。

“Here you are, beloved!

here you are (やあ) [間] used to greet someone

beloved (愛しい人) [名] a person who is loved

「やあ、愛しい人!

And I suppose you’re as tired as I was when I got here Saturday night.”

as tired as (同じくらい疲れている) [形] to the same degree or extent

Saturday night (土曜日の夜) [名] the night of Saturday

土曜日の夜にここに着いた時と同じくらい疲れていると思うよ。」

“Tired! Priscilla, don’t talk of it.

Priscilla (プリシラ) [名] a female given name

talk of (話す) [動] speak about

「疲れた! プリシラ、そんな話はやめて。

I’m tired, and green, and provincial, and only about ten years old.

green (未熟な) [形] lacking experience

provincial (田舎者の) [形] lacking sophistication

about (くらい) [副] approximately

ten years old (10歳) [名] a person who is ten years old

私は疲れていて、未熟で、田舎者で、たった10歳くらいにしか感じられないよ。

For pity’s sake take your poor, broken-down chum to some place where she can hear herself think.”

for pity's sake (お願いだから) [間] used to express a strong request

take (連れて行く) [動] carry or bring with oneself

broken-down (疲れ果てた) [形] in a state of collapse or decay

think (考える) [動] have a particular opinion, belief, or idea

お願いだから、この哀れな、疲れ果てた友人を、自分の考えが聞こえる場所に連れて行って。」

“I’ll take you right up to our boardinghouse.

right up to (まで) [副] all the way to

「下宿まで連れて行ってあげるよ。

I’ve a cab ready outside.”

have a cab ready (タクシーを待たせてある) [動] have a taxi waiting

outside (外) [名] the space that is not inside

外でタクシーを待たせてあるのよ。」

“It’s such a blessing you’re here, Prissy.

blessing (幸い) [名] something that brings happiness or good fortune

here (ここ) [副] in this place

「あなたがここにいてくれて本当によかったよ、プリッシー。

If you weren’t I think I should just sit down on my suitcase, here and now, and weep bitter tears.

if you weren't (あなたがいなかったら) [接] on the condition or supposition that; in the event that

suitcase (スーツケース) [名] a case with a handle and a hinged lid, used for carrying clothes and personal possessions

here and now (今ここで) [副] at this time and in this place

weep (流す) [動] shed tears

bitter (苦い) [形] having a sharp, pungent taste or smell

あなたがいなかったら、私はスーツケースの上に座って、今ここで、苦い涙を流していたと思うよ。

What a comfort one familiar face is in a howling wilderness of strangers!”

familiar (見知った) [形] well known from long or close association

howling (荒れ狂う) [形] very great or intense

wilderness (荒野) [名] an uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region

見知らぬ人ばかりの荒野で、見知った顔に会えるなんて、どんなに心強いことか!」

“Is that Gilbert Blythe over there, Anne?

over there (あそこ) [副] in or to that place

「あそこにいるのはギルバート・ブライスかしら、アン?

How he has grown up this past year!

this past year (この一年) [名] the year that has just ended

この一年でずいぶん成長したよね!

He was only a schoolboy when I taught in Carmody.

schoolboy (小学生) [名] a boy who attends school

teach (教える) [動] impart knowledge to or instruct (someone) as to how to do something

私がカーモディで教えていた頃は、彼はただの小学生だったよ。

And of course that’s Charlie Sloane.

そしてもちろん、あれはチャーリー・スローンね。

He hasn’t changed—couldn’t!

couldn't (変われない) [助] be unable to

彼は変わっていないよね、変われないよ!

He looked just like that when he was born, and he’ll look like that when he’s eighty.

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

when he was born (生まれた時) [名] the time when someone is born

when he's eighty (80歳) [名] the age of eighty

彼は生まれた時からあんな感じで、80歳になってもあんな感じだろうよ。

This way, dear.

this way (こっち) [副] in this direction

dear (お嬢さん) [名] a term of endearment

こっちよ、お嬢さん。

We’ll be home in twenty minutes.”

be home (家に着く) [動] arrive at one's house

twenty minutes (20分) [名] a period of time equal to 20 minutes

20分で家に着くよ」

“Home!” groaned Anne.

「家!」アンはうめいた。

“You mean we’ll be in some horrible boardinghouse, in a still more horrible hall bedroom, looking out on a dingy back yard.”

horrible (ひどい) [形] causing or likely to cause horror; shocking

hall (廊下) [名] a corridor or wide space in a building

bedroom (寝室) [名] a room for sleeping

dingy (薄汚い) [形] dark and dirty

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

「ひどい下宿屋の、もっとひどい廊下にある寝室で、薄汚い裏庭を眺めるってことでしょう」

“It isn’t a horrible boardinghouse, Anne-girl. Here’s our cab.

cab (タクシー) [名] a taxi

「ひどい下宿屋じゃないよ、アン。タクシーが来たよ。

Hop in—the driver will get your trunk.

hop in (乗って) [動] get into a vehicle

driver (運転手) [名] a person who drives a vehicle

get (運んでくれる) [動] go and fetch

乗ってちょうだい。運転手がトランクを運んでくれるよ。

Oh, yes, the boardinghouse—it’s really a very nice place of its kind, as you’ll admit tomorrow morning when a good night’s sleep has turned your blues rosy pink.

admit (認める) [動] to recognize the existence or truth of

tomorrow morning (明日の朝) [名] the morning of the day after today

good night's sleep (ぐっすり眠る) [名] a night of restful sleep

turn (変わる) [動] to change in nature, condition, form, or appearance

rosy pink (バラ色) [名] a color intermediate between red and white, as of a rose

ああ、そう、下宿屋のことね。本当にとても素敵な場所なのよ。明日の朝、ぐっすり眠って憂鬱な気分がバラ色に変わったら、認めてくれると思うよ。

It’s a big, old-fashioned, gray stone house on St. John Street, just a nice little constitutional from Redmond.

big (大きい) [形] of great size or extent

old-fashioned (古風な) [形] of a style or design that is no longer current

stone (石造りの) [形] made of stone

St. John Street (セント・ジョン通り) [名] a street in the city of Redmond

little (ちょっと) [形] small in size, amount, or degree

constitutional (散歩) [名] a walk taken for exercise and to maintain or improve one's health

セント・ジョン通りにある大きくて古風な灰色の石造りの家で、レドモンドからちょっと散歩するのにちょうどいい距離よ。

It used to be the ‘residence’ of great folk, but fashion has deserted St. John Street and its houses only dream now of better days.

used to (昔は) [助] did or was in the past

residence (住居) [名] the place where one lives

fashion (流行) [名] a popular trend

desert (捨てる) [動] leave someone or something

dream (夢見る) [動] have a dream

better days (昔) [名] a time in the past when things were better

昔は偉い人の「住居」だったんだけど、流行がセント・ジョン通りを捨てちゃって、今では家々は昔を夢見ているだけなの。

They’re so big that people living in them have to take boarders just to fill up.

so big (とても大きい) [形] very large

take (受け入れる) [動] receive or accept

boarder (下宿人) [名] a person who pays for regular meals and a place to sleep in someone's home

家が大きすぎて、住んでいる人は下宿人を受け入れないと埋まらないのよ。

At least, that is the reason our landladies are very anxious to impress on us.

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

landlady (大家さん) [名] a woman who owns and rents out land, a building, or an apartment

anxious (躍起になっている) [形] very eager or worried about something

impress (印象付ける) [動] to affect someone or something strongly

少なくとも、それが私たちの大家さんが私たちに印象付けようと躍起になっている理由よ。

They’re delicious, Anne—our landladies, I mean.”

delicious (面白い) [形] very pleasant or attractive

アン、うちの大家さんたち、とても面白いのよ」

“How many are there?”

how many (何人) [名] the number of people

be there (いる) [動] be present

「何人いるの?」

“Two. Miss Hannah Harvey and Miss Ada Harvey.

Miss Hannah Harvey (ハンナ・ハーヴェイさん) [名] a woman who is not married

Miss Ada Harvey (エイダ・ハーヴェイさん) [名] a woman who is not married

「二人。ハンナ・ハーヴェイさんとエイダ・ハーヴェイさん。

They were born twins about fifty years ago.”

be born (生まれる) [動] come into existence

fifty (50) [名] the cardinal number that is equal to five times ten

二人は双子で、50年くらい前に生まれたのよ」

“I can’t get away from twins, it seems,” smiled Anne.

get away (逃れる) [動] escape from a situation

smile (笑う) [動] form one's features into a pleased, kind, or amused expression, typically with the corners of the mouth turned up and the front teeth exposed

「どうも双子から逃れられないみたいね」とアンは笑った。

“Wherever I go they confront me.”

wherever (どこへ) [副] in or to whatever place

confront (出会う) [動] meet or come into the presence of

「どこへ行っても双子に出会うよ」

“Oh, they’re not twins now, dear.

「ああ、今は双子じゃないよ。

After they reached the age of thirty they never were twins again.

reach the age of (歳になる) [動] to become a certain age

thirty (30) [名] the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

again (再び) [副] once more; another time; anew

30歳を過ぎてからは双子ではなくなったのよ。

Miss Hannah has grown old, not too gracefully, and Miss Ada has stayed thirty, less gracefully still.

Miss Hannah (ハンナさん) [名] a woman

grow old (年をとる) [動] become old

gracefully (優雅に) [副] in a graceful manner

Miss Ada (エイダさん) [名] a woman

stay (のままである) [動] remain in the same place or condition

less (さらに欠ける) [副] to a smaller extent

ハンナさんはあまり優雅に年をとらず、エイダさんは30歳のままで、さらに優雅さに欠けるよ。

I don’t know whether Miss Hannah can smile or not;

whether (かどうか) [接] if

ハンナさんが笑えるかどうかは知らないけど、

I’ve never caught her at it so far, but Miss Ada smiles all the time and that’s worse.

catch (見かける) [動] to see or notice

so far (今まで) [副] up to this point

all the time (いつも) [副] on every occasion; at all times

今まで彼女が笑っているのを見たことがないけど、エイダさんはいつも笑っているし、それはもっとひどいよ。

However, they’re nice, kind souls, and they take two boarders every year because Miss Hannah’s economical soul cannot bear to ‘waste room space’—not because they need to or have to, as Miss Ada has told me seven times since Saturday night.

every year (毎年) [副] annually

bear (耐える) [動] to tolerate or endure

need (必要) [名] a requirement for something

でも、二人とも優しくて親切で、毎年二人の下宿人を受け入れているの。ハンナさんは経済的で「部屋のスペースを無駄にする」ことに耐えられないからで、エイダさんが土曜日の夜から7回も言っているように、必要だからとか、そうしなければならないからではないのよ。

As for our rooms, I admit they are hall bedrooms, and mine does look out on the back yard.

as for (~については) [前] with regard to; concerning

look out (面している) [動] to face in a specified direction

私たちの部屋は、確かに廊下にある寝室で、私の部屋は裏庭に面している。

Your room is a front one and looks out on Old St. John’s graveyard, which is just across the street.”

front (正面) [名] the side or part of something that faces forward or toward the viewer

Old St. John's graveyard (旧聖ヨハネ教会の墓地) [名] a cemetery

あなたの部屋は正面で、通りの真向かいにある旧聖ヨハネ教会の墓地に面しているよ」

“That sounds gruesome,” shivered Anne.

sound (聞こえる) [動] be perceived or understood

gruesome (恐ろしい) [形] causing disgust or horror

「恐ろしい話ね」とアンは身震いした。

“I think I’d rather have the back yard view.”

view (景色) [名] what can be seen in a particular direction

「裏庭の景色の方がましね」

“Oh, no, you wouldn’t. Wait and see. Old St. John’s is a darling place.

wait and see (待っててごらんなさい) [動] wait for something to happen before taking action

Old St. John's (旧聖ヨハネ教会) [名] a church in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada

darling (素敵な) [形] very attractive or charming

「そうは思わないよ。待っててごらんなさい。旧聖ヨハネ教会は素敵な場所よ。

It’s been a graveyard so long that it’s ceased to be one and has become one of the sights of Kingsport. I was all through it yesterday for a pleasure exertion.

graveyard (墓地) [名] a place where dead people are buried

cease (なくなる) [動] come to an end

yesterday (昨日) [名] the day before today

pleasure (散歩) [名] an activity that you enjoy doing

exertion (運動) [名] a vigorous or violent effort

長い間墓地だったから、墓地ではなくなってキングスポートの名所の一つになったのよ。昨日は散歩がてらそこを歩いてきたよ。

There’s a big stone wall and a row of enormous trees all around it, and rows of trees all through it, and the queerest old tombstones, with the queerest and quaintest inscriptions.

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

wall (塀) [名] a continuous vertical brick or stone structure that encloses or divides an area of land

row (列) [名] a series of people or things arranged in a straight line

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

all around (周りに) [副] in every direction

all through (中にも) [副] in or through every part of

queer (奇妙な) [形] strange; odd

tombstone (墓石) [名] a stone that is placed over or on a grave

inscription (碑文) [名] words that are written or carved on a surface

大きな石の塀と、その周りに大きな木が一列に並んでいて、墓地の中も木が並んでいて、奇妙な古い墓石には奇妙で趣のある碑文が刻まれているのよ。

You’ll go there to study, Anne, see if you don’t. Of course, nobody is ever buried there now.

bury (埋葬する) [動] put a dead body into the ground

アン、勉強しに行くのよ、行かないとね。もちろん、今は誰も埋葬されていないよ。

But a few years ago they put up a beautiful monument to the memory of Nova Scotian soldiers who fell in the Crimean War. It is just opposite the entrance gates and there’s ‘scope for imagination’ in it, as you used to say.

a few years ago (数年前) [名] a small number of years in the past

put up (建てる) [動] build or construct

monument (記念碑) [名] a statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a famous or notable person or event

memory (記念) [名] something that is remembered

Nova Scotian (ノバスコシアの) [形] of or relating to Nova Scotia

soldier (兵士) [名] a person who serves in an army

fall (亡くなる) [動] die in battle

Crimean War (クリミア戦争) [名] a war fought between Russia and an alliance of France, Britain, Turkey, and Sardinia from 1853 to 1856

just opposite (真向かいに) [副] directly across from

entrance gate (入り口の門) [名] a gate that allows people to enter a place

scope (余地) [名] the extent of the area or subject matter that something deals with or to which it is relevant

でも数年前にクリミア戦争で亡くなったノバスコシアの兵士を記念して美しい記念碑を建てたのよ。入り口の門の真向かいにあって、あなたがよく言っていたように「想像力の余地」があるよ。

Here’s your trunk at last—and the boys coming to say good night.

at last (やっと) [副] finally

やっとトランクが来たよね、そして男の子たちがおやすみなさいを言いに来たよ。

Must I really shake hands with Charlie Sloane, Anne? His hands are always so cold and fishy-feeling. We must ask them to call occasionally.

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

fishy (魚みたいにヌルヌルしてる) [形] having the qualities of a fish

call (電話をかける) [動] communicate with someone by telephone

アン、本当にチャーリー・スローンと握手しなくちゃいけないの? 彼の手はいつも冷たくて魚みたいにヌルヌルしてるのよ。時々電話をかけるように言わなくちゃね。

Miss Hannah gravely told me we could have ‘young gentlemen callers’ two evenings in the week, if they went away at a reasonable hour;

have (迎える) [動] receive as a guest

young (若い) [形] having lived or existed for only a short time

gentleman (紳士) [名] a man who is well mannered, courteous, or honorable

caller (訪問者) [名] a person who visits

week (週) [名] a period of seven days

reasonable (適当な) [形] not extreme or excessive

ハンナさんは、週に2回、夜に「若い紳士の訪問者」を迎えてもよいが、適当な時間に帰ってもらうこと、

and Miss Ada asked me, smiling, please to be sure they didn’t sit on her beautiful cushions.

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

be sure (気を付ける) [動] be certain or confident about something

エイダさんは、笑顔で、彼らが彼女の美しいクッションに座らないように気をつけてほしいと頼んだ。

I promised to see to it;

see to (そうする) [動] make sure that something is done

promise (約束する) [動] assure someone that one will or will not do something

私はそうすると約束した。

but goodness knows where else they can sit, unless they sit on the floor, for there are cushions on everything.

goodness knows (わからない) [慣] I don't know

floor (床) [名] the lower surface of a room, on which people walk

でも、床に座らない限り、どこに座ればいいのかわからない。どこにでもクッションがあるんだもの。

Miss Ada even has an elaborate Battenburg one on top of the piano.”

elaborate (手の込んだ) [形] very complicated or detailed

Battenburg (バテンバーグ) [名] a type of cake or bread made with a light sponge cake and marzipan

one (クッション) [名] a thing that is the same as another thing already mentioned

top (上) [名] the highest or uppermost point, part, or surface of something

エイダさんはピアノの上にまで手の込んだバテンバーグレースのクッションを置いているのよ。」

Anne was laughing by this time.

by this time (この時) [副] at this time; now

アンはこの時笑っていた。

Priscilla’s gay chatter had the intended effect of cheering her up;

chatter (おしゃべり) [名] talk rapidly and incessantly

intended (意図した) [形] planned or meant

effect (効果) [名] a change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause

cheer up (元気づける) [動] make (someone) feel less sad or worried

プリシラの陽気なおしゃべりは、彼女を元気づけるという意図した効果があった。

homesickness vanished for the time being, and did not even return in full force when she finally found herself alone in her little bedroom.

for the time being (しばらくの間) [副] for the present; temporarily

full force (完全に) [名] the whole strength or power of something

ホームシックはしばらくの間消え、彼女がやっと自分の小さな寝室で一人になった時でさえ、完全には戻らなかった。

She went to her window and looked out.

look out (外を見る) [動] direct one's gaze outward

彼女は窓のところへ行き、外を見た。

The street below was dim and quiet.

street (道) [名] a road in a city, town, or village, typically with houses and buildings on one or both sides

below (下) [副] at a lower level or position

下の道は薄暗く静かだった。

Across it the moon was shining above the trees in Old St. John’s, just behind the great dark head of the lion on the monument.

across (向こう) [前] from one side to the other of

shine (輝く) [動] emit or reflect light

just (すぐ) [副] very recently; in the very recent past

dark (黒い) [形] with little or no light

lion (ライオン) [名] a large wild cat that lives in Africa and Asia

その向こうには、記念碑のライオンの大きな黒い頭のすぐ後ろにある、オールド・セント・ジョンズの木々の上に月が輝いていた。

Anne wondered if it could have been only that morning that she had left Green Gables.

アンは、グリーン・ゲイブルズを出発したのは今朝だったのだろうかと思った。

She had the sense of a long passage of time which one day of change and travel gives.

long (長い) [形] having a great distance or duration

passage (経過) [名] the process of moving through space or time

travel (旅) [名] the action of going from one place to another

彼女は、変化と旅のある日が与える長い時間の経過を感じていた。

“I suppose that very moon is looking down on Green Gables now,” she mused.

very (あの) [形] the same

look down on (見下ろす) [動] look at someone or something from a higher position

muse (考え込む) [動] contemplate or think carefully about something

「あの月が今グリーン・ゲイブルズを見下ろしていると思う」と彼女は考え込んだ。

“But I won’t think about it—that way homesickness lies.

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

「でも、それについては考えないよ。そうするとホームシックになるもの。

I’m not even going to have my good cry.

not even (さえしない) [副] not at all; not a bit

泣くことさえしないよ。

I’ll put that off to a more convenient season, and just now I’ll go calmly and sensibly to bed and to sleep.”

put off (延期する) [動] postpone to a later time

convenient (都合のいい) [形] suitable for one's needs or purposes

season (季節) [名] one of the four divisions of the year

calmly (落ち着いて) [副] in a calm manner

sensibly (賢く) [副] in a sensible manner

sleep (寝る) [動] rest with the eyes closed

もっと都合のいい季節までそれを延期して、今は落ち着いて賢くベッドに入って寝るよ」

Chapter IV: April’s Lady

Chapter IV (第4章) [名] the fourth chapter

April (4月) [名] the fourth month of the year

Lady (淑女) [名] a woman of good breeding, refinement, and gentle manners

第4章: 4月の淑女

Kingsport is a quaint old town, hearking back to early Colonial days, and wrapped in its ancient atmosphere, as some fine old dame in garments fashioned like those of her youth.

quaint (趣のある) [形] attractive in an old-fashioned or unusual way

town (町) [名] an urban area that has a name, defined boundaries, and local government, and that is generally larger than a village and smaller than a city

hearken back (思わせる) [動] go back in thought or time

Colonial (植民地) [形] of or relating to a colony or colonialism

wrap (包まれる) [動] cover or enclose with paper or other material

ancient (古代) [形] belonging to the very distant past

youth (若い頃) [名] the period of life when one is young

キングスポートは、植民地時代初期を思わせる趣のある古い町で、若い頃の服を着た上品な老婦人のように、古代のような雰囲気に包まれている。

Here and there it sprouts out into modernity, but at heart it is still unspoiled;

here and there (そこここに) [副] in various places

sprout (芽生える) [動] begin to grow

modernity (近代的なもの) [名] the quality or state of being modern

at heart (心は) [副] in reality; actually

unspoiled (汚されていない) [形] not damaged or spoiled

そこここに近代的なものが芽生えているが、心は未だに汚されていない。

it is full of curious relics, and haloed by the romance of many legends of the past.

be full of (いっぱいである) [動] be filled with

curious (興味深い) [形] eager to know or learn something

relic (遺物) [名] something that has survived from an earlier time

halo (包む) [動] surround with a halo

romance (ロマンス) [名] a feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love

legend (伝説) [名] a story from the past that is not true

興味深い遺物がいっぱいで、過去の多くの伝説のロマンスに包まれている。

Once it was a mere frontier station on the fringe of the wilderness, and those were the days when Indians kept life from being monotonous to the settlers.

once (かつて) [副] at some earlier time

fringe (端) [名] the outer edge of something

frontier (辺境) [名] the extreme limit of settled land

Indian (インディアン) [名] a member of any of the indigenous peoples of the Americas

keep (しないようにしていた) [動] cause to remain in a specified state

life (生活) [名] the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter, including the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death

monotonous (単調) [形] lacking in variety and interest

settler (入植者) [名] a person who moves to a new area to establish a permanent residence

かつては荒野の端にある単なる辺境の駅で、インディアンが入植者たちの生活を単調なものにしないようにしていた時代だった。

Then it grew to be a bone of contention between the British and the French, being occupied now by the one and now by the other, emerging from each occupation with some fresh scar of battling nations branded on it.

grow (なる) [動] become

bone of contention (争いの種) [名] a subject or issue over which there is continuing disagreement

British (イギリス) [名] a citizen of the United Kingdom

French (フランス) [名] a citizen of France

be occupied (占領される) [動] be taken over by military force

emerge (刻み込まれる) [動] come out from hiding or from a place of confinement

occupation (占領) [名] the action, state, or period of occupying or being occupied by military force

nation (国) [名] a large group of people who share a language, culture, history, and usually a territory

その後、イギリスとフランスの間で争いの種となり、イギリスとフランスが交互に占領し、占領のたびに戦った国々の新たな傷跡が刻み込まれた。

It has in its park a martello tower, autographed all over by tourists, a dismantled old French fort on the hills beyond the town, and several antiquated cannon in its public squares.

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

martello tower (マルテロ塔) [名] a small circular fort

tourist (観光客) [名] a person who is traveling or visiting a place for pleasure

fort (要塞) [名] a military building designed to be defended

public square (広場) [名] an open area in a town or city where people can go

cannon (大砲) [名] a large gun that is usually mounted on wheels

公園には、観光客がサインを書き込んだマルテロ塔、町の向こうの丘には解体された古いフランスの要塞、広場にはいくつかの時代遅れの大砲がある。

It has other historic spots also, which may be hunted out by the curious, and none is more quaint and delightful than Old St. John’s Cemetery at the very core of the town, with streets of quiet, old-time houses on two sides, and busy, bustling, modern thoroughfares on the others.

historic (歴史的な) [形] of or concerning history or past events

spot (スポット) [名] a particular place, area, or location

hunt out (探し出す) [動] to search for and find

Old St. John's Cemetery (旧聖ヨハネ墓地) [名] a cemetery in the town of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

very core (中心部) [名] the most important or central part of something

old-time (昔ながらの) [形] of or relating to a time in the past

busy (賑やかな) [形] having a great deal to do

bustling (賑やかな) [形] full of movement and activity

modern (現代的な) [形] of or relating to the present time, or to the period from the end of the Middle Ages to the present time

thoroughfare (大通り) [名] a road or street with heavy traffic

他にも歴史的なスポットがあり、好奇心旺盛な人が探し出すかもしれないが、町の中心部にある旧聖ヨハネ墓地ほど趣があって楽しい場所はない。両側には静かな昔ながらの家並みが続き、反対側には賑やかな現代的な大通りが続いている。

Every citizen of Kingsport feels a thrill of possessive pride in Old St. John’s, for, if he be of any pretensions at all, he has an ancestor buried there, with a queer, crooked slab at his head, or else sprawling protectively over the grave, on which all the main facts of his history are recorded.

citizen (市民) [名] an inhabitant of a city or town; especially : one entitled to the rights and privileges of a freeman

Old St. John's (旧聖ヨハネ墓地) [名] a cemetery in Kingsport

thrill (感動) [名] a feeling of excitement

possessive (所有欲) [形] of or relating to a grammatical case that indicates possession

pride (誇り) [名] a feeling or deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements

at all (何か) [副] to any extent or degree

pretension (主張) [名] a claim to something

ancestor (祖先) [名] a person from whom one is descended

crooked (曲がった) [形] not straight

slab (石板) [名] a thick, flat piece of stone

else (そうでなければ) [副] otherwise

sprawl (広がる) [動] to spread out in a careless or untidy way

protectively (保護するように) [副] in a way that protects

grave (墓) [名] a location where a dead body (typically that of a human, although sometimes that of an animal) is buried

on which (そこに) [関] on the thing that

all (すべての) [限] the whole amount of

main (主要な) [形] most important

fact (事実) [名] a thing that is known or proved to be true

record (記録する) [動] to set down in writing

キングスポートの市民は誰もが旧聖ヨハネ墓地に所有欲と誇りを感じている。なぜなら、もし彼が何かを主張するならば、彼の祖先がそこに埋葬されているからだ。彼の頭には奇妙な曲がった石板が置かれているか、墓の上に保護するように広がっていて、そこに彼の歴史のすべての主要な事実が記録されている。

For the most part no great art or skill was lavished on those old tombstones.

for the most part (ほとんどの場合) [副] usually; in most cases

no great art (素晴らしい芸術はない) [名] something that is created with imagination and skill and that is beautiful or that expresses important ideas or feelings

skill (技能) [名] the ability to do something well

lavish (惜しみなく注ぐ) [動] to spend or give in a generous and unrestrained way

ほとんどの場合、それらの古い墓石に素晴らしい芸術や技能が惜しみなく注がれたわけではない。

The larger number are of roughly chiselled brown or gray native stone, and only in a few cases is there any attempt at ornamentation.

larger number (多く) [名] a majority

roughly (粗く) [副] in a rough manner

chisel (彫る) [動] cut or shape with a chisel

brown (茶色) [形] of the color intermediate between red and yellow in the visible spectrum

native stone (天然石) [名] a stone that is found in nature

only in a few cases (ごくわずか) [副] only in a small number of instances

ornamentation (装飾) [名] decoration

多くは粗く彫られた茶色や灰色の天然石で、装飾が施されているものはごくわずかである。

Some are adorned with skull and cross-bones, and this grizzly decoration is frequently coupled with a cherub’s head.

skull (どくろ) [名] the bony part of the head that encloses the brain

cross-bones (交差した骨) [名] two bones placed across each other

adorn (飾る) [動] to be an attractive addition to

grizzly (恐ろしい) [形] causing horror or disgust

decoration (装飾) [名] something that is added to something else in order to make it more attractive

cherub (天使) [名] an angel, especially a child with wings

どくろと交差した骨で飾られたものもあり、この恐ろしい装飾はしばしば天使の頭と組み合わされている。

Many are prostrate and in ruins.

many (多く) [形] a large number of

prostrate (倒れる) [動] lying face down on the ground

ruin (廃墟) [名] the state of decay, collapse, or destruction

多くは倒れ、廃墟となっている。

Into almost all Time’s tooth has been gnawing, until some inscriptions have been completely effaced, and others can only be deciphered with difficulty.

almost all (ほとんどすべて) [名] the majority of

tooth (歯) [名] a hard, bony structure in the mouth used for biting and chewing

gnaw (かみつく) [動] bite or chew on something persistently

completely (完全に) [副] totally; utterly

efface (消す) [動] wipe or rub out

decipher (解読する) [動] convert from a code or cipher into ordinary language

ほとんどすべての墓石に時の歯がかみつき、碑文が完全に消えてしまったものもあれば、解読が困難なものもある。

The graveyard is very full and very bowery, for it is surrounded and intersected by rows of elms and willows, beneath whose shade the sleepers must lie very dreamlessly, forever crooned to by the winds and leaves over them, and quite undisturbed by the clamor of traffic just beyond.

full (混み合っている) [形] having a great deal or many

bowery (木陰がある) [形] having a shady place

surround (囲まれている) [動] be around something on all sides

intersect (交差している) [動] cross or cut across each other

elm (ニレ) [名] a type of tree

willow (柳) [名] a type of tree

shade (木陰) [名] comparative darkness and coolness caused by shelter from direct sunlight

sleeper (眠る人) [名] a person who is sleeping

dreamlessly (夢も見ずに) [副] without dreaming

croon (歌いかける) [動] sing or hum softly

traffic (交通) [名] the movement of people or vehicles

clamor (喧騒) [名] a loud and confused noise

undisturbed (邪魔されていない) [形] not bothered or interrupted

墓地は非常に混み合っていて、ニレや柳の列に囲まれ、交差しているので、その木陰の下で眠る人たちは、夢も見ずに横たわり、頭上の風や葉っぱに永遠に歌いかけられているに違いない。すぐ向こうの交通の喧騒にも全く邪魔されていない。

Anne took the first of many rambles in Old St. John’s the next afternoon.

take (出かける) [動] go on or to

ramble (散策) [名] a walk for pleasure, typically in the countryside

Old St. John's (オールド・セント・ジョンズ) [名] a city in Canada

next afternoon (翌日の午後) [名] the afternoon of the day after the present day

アンは翌日の午後、オールド・セント・ジョンズで初めての散策に出かけた。

She and Priscilla had gone to Redmond in the forenoon and registered as students, after which there was nothing more to do that day.

forenoon (午前中) [名] the time of day from sunrise to noon

register (登録する) [動] enter or record on an official list or directory

彼女とプリシラは午前中にレドモンドに行って学生登録を済ませ、その日はそれ以外に何もすることがなかった。

The girls gladly made their escape, for it was not exhilarating to be surrounded by crowds of strangers, most of whom had a rather alien appearance, as if not quite sure where they belonged.

make one's escape (逃げ出す) [動] get away from a place or situation

gladly (喜んで) [副] with pleasure

crowd (群衆) [名] a large number of people gathered together

exhilarating (爽快な) [形] causing great happiness or exhilaration

appearance (外見) [名] the way that someone or something looks

belong (属する) [動] be a member of a group or organization

少女たちは喜んで逃げ出した。見知らぬ人々に囲まれているのは、あまり気分のいいものではなかった。そのほとんどが、どこに属しているのかよくわからないような、異質な外見をしていた。

The “freshettes” stood about in detached groups of two or three, looking askance at each other;

freshette (新入生) [名] a first-year female student

stand about (立っている) [動] be in a standing position

detached (離れた) [形] separate or disconnected

group (集団) [名] a collection of people or things

two or three (二、三人) [名] a small number of people

look askance (横目でちらちら見る) [動] look at someone or something with disapproval or suspicion

新入生」は二、三人ずつ離れたところに立って、お互いに横目でちらちら見ていた。

the “freshies,” wiser in their day and generation, had banded themselves together on the big staircase of the entrance hall, where they were shouting out glees with all the vigor of youthful lungs, as a species of defiance to their traditional enemies, the Sophomores, a few of whom were prowling loftily about, looking properly disdainful of the “unlicked cubs” on the stairs.

freshie (新入生) [名] a first-year student

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

generation (世代) [名] all of the people born and living at about the same time

band together (集まる) [動] to come together as a group

entrance hall (玄関ホール) [名] a large room just inside the main entrance of a building

big staircase (大きな階段) [名] a large set of steps

lung (肺) [名] either of the two organs that fill most of the chest cavity and supply the body with oxygen

vigor (力) [名] physical or mental strength or energy

glee (歓声) [名] great happiness or joy

shout out (叫ぶ) [動] to say something very loudly

defiance (挑戦) [名] open resistance to someone or something

species (一種) [名] a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding

traditional (伝統的) [形] existing in or as part of a tradition; handed down from the past

enemy (敵) [名] a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something

sophomore (二年生) [名] a student in the second year of a four-year college or high school

a few of whom (数人) [名] a small number of people

prowl (歩き回る) [動] to move about restlessly and stealthily

loftily (堂々と) [副] in a proud and haughty manner

disdainful (軽蔑した) [形] showing a lack of respect for someone or something

unlicked cub (未熟な子熊) [名] a young bear that has not yet been licked into shape by its mother

properly (見下しながら) [副] in a correct or appropriate manner

新入生」は、その世代の知恵者らしく、玄関ホールの大きな階段に集まって、若い肺の力を振り絞って歓声を上げていた。伝統的な敵である二年生に対する一種の挑戦である。二年生は数人、階段にいる「未熟な子熊」を軽蔑したように見下しながら、堂々と歩き回っていた。

Gilbert and Charlie were nowhere to be seen.

nowhere (どこにも) [副] not anywhere

be seen (見える) [動] be visible

ギルバートとチャーリーの姿はどこにも見えなかった。

“Little did I think the day would ever come when I’d be glad of the sight of a Sloane,” said Priscilla, as they crossed the campus, “but I’d welcome Charlie’s goggle eyes almost ecstatically.

little (少しも) [副] not at all

sight (光景) [名] something that is seen

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

campus (キャンパス) [名] the grounds and buildings of a college or university

welcome (歓迎する) [動] greet or receive someone cordially and hospitably

goggle (ぎょろりとした) [形] having bulging or rolling eyes

ecstatically (狂喜乱舞して) [副] in an ecstatic manner

「スローンを見かけて嬉しいと思う日が来るなんて、思ってもみなかったよ」とプリシラはキャンパスを横切りながら言った。「でも、チャーリーのぎょろりとした目を見たら、狂喜乱舞するよ。

At least, they’d be familiar eyes.”

be familiar (見慣れた) [動] well known from long or close association

少なくとも、見慣れた目だもの。」

“Oh,” sighed Anne.

「ああ」とアンはため息をついた。

“I can’t describe how I felt when I was standing there, waiting my turn to be registered—as insignificant as the teeniest drop in a most enormous bucket.

stand (立つ) [動] be in or assume a position in which you put your weight chiefly on your feet and not on your knees or other body parts

turn (順番) [名] an opportunity or chance to do something

insignificant (取るに足りない) [形] unimportant or of minor importance

drop (一滴) [名] a small round mass of liquid

bucket (バケツ) [名] a cylindrical container with a handle, used to hold and carry liquids

「登録の順番を待って立っていたときの気持ちは言葉では言い表せないよ。巨大なバケツの中のごく小さな一滴のように取るに足りない存在だと感じたの。

It’s bad enough to feel insignificant, but it’s unbearable to have it grained into your soul that you will never, can never, be anything but insignificant, and that is how I did feel—as if I were invisible to the naked eye and some of those Sophs might step on me.

feel insignificant (取るに足りない存在だと感じる) [動] feel like one is not important or worthy

bad enough (十分に辛い) [形] unpleasant to a sufficient degree

naked eye (肉眼) [名] the eye unaided by an optical instrument

step on (踏みつける) [動] set one's foot on something

取るに足りない存在だと感じるのは十分に辛いことだけど、取るに足りない存在でしかないということを魂に刻み込まれるのは耐えられないよ。私はそう感じたの。まるで肉眼では見えなくて、二年生に踏みつけられるかもしれないような気がしたよ。

I knew I would go down to my grave unwept, unhonored and unsung.”

go down (入る) [動] move or travel from a higher to a lower place

unwept (泣かれない) [形] not mourned or lamented

unhonored (敬われない) [形] not respected or revered

unsung (歌われない) [形] not celebrated or praised

誰にも泣かれず、敬われず、歌われずに墓に入ることになるのだとわかったよ。」

“Wait till next year,” comforted Priscilla.

next year (来年) [名] the year after this one

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

「来年まで待って」とプリシラは慰めた。

“Then we’ll be able to look as bored and sophisticated as any Sophomore of them all.

be able to (できる) [助] have the ability to do something

bored (退屈な) [形] feeling uninterested and impatient

sophisticated (洗練された) [形] having, showing, or involving a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture

「そうすれば、私たちも二年生と同じように退屈で洗練された顔をしていられるよ。

No doubt it is rather dreadful to feel insignificant;

no doubt (確かに) [副] certainly; without doubt

rather (恐ろしい) [副] to some extent; quite; fairly

dreadful (恐ろしい) [形] causing or likely to cause great fear or suffering

取るに足りない存在だと感じるのは確かに恐ろしいことだけど、

but I think it’s better than to feel as big and awkward as I did—as if I were sprawled all over Redmond.

awkward (ぎこちない) [形] lacking skill or grace in movement or action

all over (中に) [副] throughout

でも、私が感じたように自分が大きくてぎこちないと感じるよりはましだと思うよ。まるで私がレドモンド中に広がっているみたいだったもの。

That’s how I felt—I suppose because I was a good two inches taller than any one else in the crowd.

that's how I felt (そう感じた) [句] that is how I felt

good two inches (2インチも) [句] two inches

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

anyone else (誰よりも) [句] anyone other than the person mentioned

私がそう感じたのは、私が群衆の中の誰よりも2インチも背が高かったからだと思う。

I wasn’t afraid a Soph might walk over me;

be afraid (恐れる) [動] be scared or frightened

walk over (無視する) [動] ignore or disregard

二年生が私を無視するかもしれないなんて恐れてはいなかった。

I was afraid they’d take me for an elephant, or an overgrown sample of a potato-fed Islander.”

take for (思う) [動] consider or regard as being

elephant (象) [名] the largest land mammal

overgrown (育ちすぎた) [形] having grown too large

sample (見本) [名] a small part or quantity intended to show what the whole is like

Islander (島民) [名] a person who lives on an island

私が恐れていたのは、彼らが私を象か、ジャガイモを食べて育った島民の見本だと思い込むことだった。」

“I suppose the trouble is we can’t forgive big Redmond for not being little Queen’s,” said Anne, gathering about her the shreds of her old cheerful philosophy to cover her nakedness of spirit.

forgive (許す) [動] stop feeling angry or resentful toward (someone) for an offense, flaw, or mistake

about (について) [前] on the subject of

shred (断片) [名] a small piece torn or cut from something

cover (覆う) [動] be or provide a covering for

nakedness (裸) [名] the state of being without clothes

spirit (心) [名] the nonphysical part of a person that is the seat of emotions and character; the soul

「問題は、私たちが大きなレドモンドが小さなクイーンズではないことを許せないということだと思うよ」とアンは言い、心の裸を覆うために、昔の陽気な哲学の断片を集めた。

“When we left Queen’s we knew everybody and had a place of our own.

「私たちがクイーンズを去ったとき、私たちはみんなを知っていて、自分たちの居場所があった。

I suppose we have been unconsciously expecting to take life up at Redmond just where we left off at Queen’s, and now we feel as if the ground had slipped from under our feet.

take up (始める) [動] start doing something

leave off (中断する) [動] stop doing something

slip (滑り落ちる) [動] move or cause to move smoothly and quickly

私たちは無意識のうちに、クイーンズで中断したところからレドモンドで生活を始めることを期待していたと思うの。そして今、私たちは足元から地面が滑り落ちたような気がするよ。

I’m thankful that neither Mrs. Lynde nor Mrs. Elisha Wright know, or ever will know, my state of mind at present.

Mrs. Elisha Wright (エリシャ・ライト夫人) [名] a woman who is married to Mr. Elisha Wright

state of mind (心の状態) [名] a person's mood or mental state

at present (今の) [形] at the present time; now

リンデ夫人もエリシャ・ライト夫人も私の今の心の状態を知らないし、知ることもないだろうと思うとありがたいよ。

They would exult in saying ‘I told you so,’ and be convinced it was the beginning of the end.

exult (喜ぶ) [動] be extremely happy

beginning (始まり) [名] the point in time or space at which something starts

彼女たちは「だから言ったでしょう」と言って喜び、これが終わりの始まりだと確信するでしょう。

Whereas it is just the end of the beginning.”

whereas (でも) [接] on the other hand; in contrast

でも、これは始まりの終わりにすぎないのに。」

“Exactly. That sounds more Anneish.

exactly (その通り) [副] in exact terms; precisely

sound (らしい) [動] seem or appear to be

Anneish (アンらしい) [形] like Anne

「その通り。それならアンらしいよ。

In a little while we’ll be acclimated and acquainted, and all will be well.

in a little while (しばらくすれば) [副] soon

be acclimated (慣れる) [動] become accustomed to a new climate or environment

be acquainted (知り合いになる) [動] come to know someone or something

all will be well (万事うまくいく) [句] everything will be fine

しばらくすれば慣れて、知り合いもできて、万事うまくいくよ。

Anne, did you notice the girl who stood alone just outside the door of the coeds’ dressing room all the morning—the pretty one with the brown eyes and crooked mouth?”

notice (気づく) [動] become aware of

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

dressing room (更衣室) [名] a room where people change their clothes

all the morning (今朝ずっと) [名] the period of time from sunrise to noon

mouth (口) [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

アン、今朝ずっと女子更衣室のすぐ外で一人ぼっちで立っていた女の子に気づいた? 茶色い目で口が曲がった可愛い子よ。」

“Yes, I did. I noticed her particularly because she seemed the only creature there who looked as lonely and friendless as I felt.

particularly (特に) [副] to a higher degree than is usual or average

lonely (孤独な) [形] without company

friendless (友達がいない) [形] without friends

「ええ、気づいたよ。特に彼女に気づいたのは、彼女だけが私と同じように孤独で友達がいないように見えたからよ。

I had you, but she had no one.”

no one (誰もいない) [代] not a single person

私にはあなたがいたけど、彼女には誰もいなかったよ。」

“I think she felt pretty all-by-herselfish, too.

pretty (かなり) [副] to a moderately high degree

all-by-herselfish (孤独) [形] being or done without the company of others

「彼女もかなり孤独を感じていたと思うよ。

Several times I saw her make a motion as if to cross over to us, but she never did it—too shy, I suppose.

several times (何度か) [副] more than once

cross over (渡って来る) [動] go from one side to the other

too (あまりに) [副] to a higher degree than is desirable, permissible, or possible

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

何度か彼女が私たちのところに渡って来ようと身を乗り出すのを見たけど、結局来なかったよ。恥ずかしがり屋すぎるんだと思う。

I wished she would come.

would (来てくれたら) [助] used to express a wish or hope

彼女が来てくれたらよかったのに。

If I hadn’t felt so much like the aforesaid elephant I’d have gone to her.

aforesaid (前述の) [形] mentioned previously

私が前述の象のような気分じゃなかったら、彼女のところに行ったのに。

But I couldn’t lumber across that big hall with all those boys howling on the stairs.

lumber (横切る) [動] move or walk in a slow, heavy, awkward way

howl (叫ぶ) [動] make a long, loud, mournful cry

でも、階段で大声で叫んでいる男の子たちがいるあの大きなホールを横切ることはできなかったよ。

She was the prettiest freshette I saw today, but probably favor is deceitful and even beauty is vain on your first day at Redmond,” concluded Priscilla with a laugh.

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

today (今日) [名] the present day

favor (好意) [名] a kind or helpful act

deceitful (欺瞞的な) [形] intended to deceive

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

vain (無駄な) [形] having no real value or importance

first day (初日) [名] the first day of a period of time

彼女は今日見た中で一番きれいな新入生だったけど、おそらく好意は欺瞞的で、レドモンドの初日には美しささえも無駄なのよ」とプリシラは笑いながら締めくくった。

“I’m going across to Old St. John’s after lunch,” said Anne.

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

after lunch (昼食後) [名] the time after lunch

「私は昼食後、オールド・セント・ジョンズに行くよ」とアンは言った。

“I don’t know that a graveyard is a very good place to go to get cheered up, but it seems the only get-at-able place where there are trees, and trees I must have.

get cheered up (元気を取り戻す) [動] become more cheerful

only (唯一の) [形] being the only one

「墓場が元気を取り戻すのに良い場所かどうかはわからないけど、木がある唯一の場所だし、木は絶対に必要だよ。

I’ll sit on one of those old slabs and shut my eyes and imagine I’m in the Avonlea woods.”

slab (墓石) [名] a large, thick, flat piece of stone

shut (閉じる) [動] move or cause to move into a position that covers an opening

古い墓石に腰を下ろして目を閉じて、アヴォンリーの森にいるつもりになるよ」

Anne did not do that, however, for she found enough of interest in Old St. John’s to keep her eyes wide open.

enough (十分) [形] as much or as many as required

interest (興味) [名] a feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone

keep (保つ) [動] continue to have, do, or be

しかし、アンはそうしなかった。オールド・セント・ジョンズには目を大きく見開くほど興味深いものがあったからだ。

They went in by the entrance gates, past the simple, massive, stone arch surmounted by the great lion of England.

go in (入る) [動] move or travel into

entrance gate (入口の門) [名] a gate that allows access to a place

past (通り過ぎる) [前] beyond in time; later than

simple (シンプルな) [形] not complicated or elaborate

massive (巨大な) [形] of great mass or weight

stone arch (石のアーチ) [名] an arch made of stone

surmount (乗る) [動] be or go over the top of

great lion (大きなライオン) [名] a large lion

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

二人は入口の門から入り、イギリスの大きなライオンが乗ったシンプルで巨大な石のアーチを通り過ぎた。

“‘And on Inkerman yet the wild bramble is gory, And those bleak heights henceforth shall be famous in story,’”

Inkerman (インカーマン) [名] a village in the Crimea

bramble (イバラ) [名] a prickly shrub

gory (血まみれ) [形] covered in blood

bleak (荒涼とした) [形] lacking in warmth or brightness

height (高台) [名] the distance from the top to the bottom of something

henceforth (これから) [副] from this time on

famous (有名) [形] known about by many people

「『インカーマンの野生のイバラは血まみれ、あの荒涼とした高台はこれから物語の中で有名になるだろう』」

quoted Anne, looking at it with a thrill.

アンは感動しながらそれを眺めながら、引用した。

They found themselves in a dim, cool, green place where winds were fond of purring.

cool (涼しい) [形] moderately cold

be fond of (好きである) [動] like very much

二人は薄暗く、涼しく、緑の多い場所にいることに気づいた。風がゴロゴロと鳴るのが好きだった。

Up and down the long grassy aisles they wandered, reading the quaint, voluminous epitaphs, carved in an age that had more leisure than our own.

up and down (行ったり来たり) [副] to and fro

grassy (芝生の) [形] covered with grass

aisle (通路) [名] a passage between rows of seats

wander (さまよう) [動] move about aimlessly

voluminous (膨大な) [形] large in size or amount

epitaph (碑文) [名] a phrase or statement written in memory of a person who has died, especially on a gravestone

carve (刻む) [動] cut (something) out of a hard material

age (時代) [名] a period of time in which events occur and things change

leisure (余裕) [名] time available for relaxation or enjoyment

二人は長い芝生の通路を行ったり来たりして、私たちの時代よりも余裕のある時代に刻まれた、趣のある膨大な碑文を読んだ。

“‘Here lieth the body of Albert Crawford, Esq.,’” read Anne from a worn, gray slab, “‘for many years Keeper of His Majesty’s Ordnance at Kingsport.

Albert Crawford (アルバート・クロフォード) [名] a male given name

Esq. (氏) [名] a title of courtesy for a man

read (読み上げる) [動] look at and understand the meaning of written or printed words by interpreting the characters that form them

worn (すり減った) [形] damaged or impaired by wear or use

many years (長年) [名] a long period of time

Keeper (管理人) [名] a person who has the care, custody, or management of something

Majesty (陛下) [名] a title used to address or refer to a sovereign

Ordnance (兵器) [名] military weapons and ammunition

「『ここにアルバート・クロフォード氏の遺体が横たわる』」とアンはすり減った灰色の石板から読み上げた。「『長年キングスポートにある陛下の兵器の管理人だった。

He served in the army till the peace of 1763, when he retired from bad health.

serve (勤務する) [動] work as a servant

army (軍) [名] the military forces of a country

peace (和平) [名] a state of tranquility or quiet

retire (退役する) [動] withdraw from one's position or occupation

彼は1763年の和平まで軍に勤務し、健康障害で退役した。

He was a brave officer, the best of husbands, the best of fathers, the best of friends.

officer (将校) [名] a person holding a position of authority or command in the armed forces

husband (夫) [名] a married man

彼は勇敢な将校であり、最高の夫であり、最高の父であり、最高の友人だった。

He died October 29th, 1792, aged 84 years.’

October 29th, 1792 (1792年10月29日) [名] a date

aged 84 years (84歳) [名] an age

彼は1792年10月29日に84歳で亡くなった。』

There’s an epitaph for you, Prissy.

epitaph (墓碑銘) [名] a brief inscription on a tombstone or monument in memory of the person buried there

Prissy (プリッシー) [名] a character in the story

これが墓碑銘よ、プリッシー。

There is certainly some ‘scope for imagination’ in it.

確かにそこには「想像の余地」がある。

How full such a life must have been of adventure!

adventure (冒険) [名] an unusual and exciting experience or activity

そのような人生はどんなに冒険に満ちていたことだろう!

And as for his personal qualities, I’m sure human eulogy couldn’t go further.

personal (個人的な) [形] of or concerning a particular person

quality (資質) [名] a feature or characteristic belonging typically to a person, place, or thing and serving to identify it

human (人間の) [形] of or characteristic of humankind or human beings

eulogy (賛辞) [名] a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly, typically someone who has recently died

そして彼の個人的な資質については、人間の賛辞はそこまで及ばないと確信している。

I wonder if they told him he was all those best things while he was alive.”

while (間に) [接] during the time that

alive (生きている) [形] having life; living

彼が生きていた間に、彼がそれらすべての最高のものだと彼に言ったのだろうか。」

“Here’s another,” said Priscilla.

another (もう1つ) [代] an additional one

「もう1つあるよ」とプリシラは言った。

“Listen—

listen (聞いて) [動] give one's attention to a sound or action

「聞いて。

‘To the memory of Alexander Ross, who died on the 22nd of September, 1840, aged 43 years.

Alexander Ross (アレキサンダー・ロス) [名] a person's name

22nd (22日) [名] the ordinal number of twenty-two

September (9月) [名] the ninth month of the year

1840 (1840年) [名] the year one thousand eight hundred forty

aged (歳) [形] having lived for a specified length of time

43 years (43歳) [名] the age of forty-three

「1840年9月22日に43歳で亡くなったアレキサンダー・ロスを偲んで。

This is raised as a tribute of affection by one whom he served so faithfully for 27 years that he was regarded as a friend, deserving the fullest confidence and attachment.’”

raise (掲げる) [動] lift or move to a higher position

tribute (賛辞) [名] an act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration

affection (愛情) [名] a feeling of liking and caring for someone or something

serve (仕える) [動] work for as a servant

27 years (27年間) [名] a period of 27 years

regard (見なす) [動] think of or consider in a specified way

deserve (値する) [動] be worthy of or entitled to

confidence (信頼) [名] the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust

attachment (愛着) [名] a feeling of affection or loyalty

これは、彼が27年間忠実に仕え、友人と見なされ、最大限の信頼と愛着に値する人物による愛情の賛辞として掲げられた。」

“A very good epitaph,” commented Anne thoughtfully.

「とても良い碑文ね」とアンは思慮深く言った。

“I wouldn’t wish a better.

「これ以上良いものは望めない。

We are all servants of some sort, and if the fact that we are faithful can be truthfully inscribed on our tombstones nothing more need be added.

servant (召使) [名] a person who performs duties for others, especially a person employed in a house on domestic duties or as a personal attendant

add (付け加える) [動] say or write something further

私たちは皆、ある種の召使であり、私たちが忠実であるという事実が墓石に正直に刻まれているなら、それ以上付け加える必要はない。

Here’s a sorrowful little gray stone, Prissy—‘to the memory of a favorite child.’

sorrowful (悲しげな) [形] feeling or showing sorrow

ここに悲しげな小さな灰色の石があるよ、プリシー、「最愛の子供の思い出に」

And here is another ‘erected to the memory of one who is buried elsewhere.’ I wonder where that unknown grave is.

erect (建てる) [動] construct or build

one (人) [名] a person

elsewhere (他の場所) [副] in or to some other place

そして、ここにもう一つ、「他の場所に埋葬された人の記憶に建てられた」とあるよ。その知られざる墓はどこにあるのかしら。

Really, Pris, the graveyards of today will never be as interesting as this.

interesting (興味深い) [形] holding or catching the attention

本当に、プリス、今日の墓地は決してこれほど興味深いものではないだろう。

You were right—I shall come here often.

be right (言う通りである) [動] be correct or true

あなたの言う通りだったよ、私はここによく来ることになるよ。

I love it already.

already (もう) [副] before or by now or the time in question

私はもうここが好きだよ。

I see we’re not alone here—there’s a girl down at the end of this avenue.”

alone (だけ) [形] without any other people

avenue (道) [名] a broad road, often with trees on each side

私たちだけではないみたいね、この道の端に女の子がいるよ。」

“Yes, and I believe it’s the very girl we saw at Redmond this morning.

this morning (今朝) [名] the morning of the current day

「そうね、今朝レドモンドで見たあの女の子だと思うよ。

I’ve been watching her for five minutes.

five minutes (5分間) [名] a period of time equal to 300 seconds

5分間彼女を見ていたよ。

She has started to come up the avenue exactly half a dozen times, and half a dozen times has she turned and gone back.

start to (始める) [動] begin to do something

come up (登る) [動] move from a lower to a higher position

exactly (ちょうど) [副] precisely; accurately

half a dozen (半ダース) [名] six

turn (引き返す) [動] change direction, position, or course

彼女は道を登り始めては引き返すことをちょうど半ダース繰り返しているよ。

Either she’s dreadfully shy or she has got something on her conscience.

either (どちらか) [接] used to introduce two alternatives

dreadfully (ひどく) [副] extremely

conscience (良心) [名] a person's moral sense of right and wrong

ひどく恥ずかしがり屋か、何か後ろめたいことがあるのよ。

Let’s go and meet her.

meet (会う) [動] come into the presence of

彼女に会いに行きましょう。

It’s easier to get acquainted in a graveyard than at Redmond, I believe.”

get acquainted (知り合いになる) [動] come to know someone

墓場ではレドモンドよりも知り合いになりやすいと思うよ。」

They walked down the long grassy arcade towards the stranger, who was sitting on a gray slab under an enormous willow.

walk down (歩いて行く) [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

arcade (アーケード) [名] a covered passageway with shops along one or both sides

enormous (巨大な) [形] extremely large or great

二人は長い芝生のアーケードを歩いて、巨大な柳の下の灰色の石板に座っている見知らぬ人に向かって歩いて行った。

She was certainly very pretty, with a vivid, irregular, bewitching type of prettiness.

certainly (確かに) [副] without doubt

pretty (かわいらしい) [形] attractive in a delicate way

vivid (鮮やかな) [形] producing a strong impression

irregular (不規則な) [形] not regular

bewitching (魅惑的な) [形] very attractive or charming

彼女は確かにとてもかわいらしく、鮮やかで、不規則で、魅惑的なかわいらしさだった。

There was a gloss as of brown nuts on her satin-smooth hair and a soft, ripe glow on her round cheeks.

gloss (光沢) [名] a shiny and smooth surface

nut (ナッツ) [名] a dry fruit consisting of a hard or tough shell around an edible kernel

satin-smooth (サテンのように滑らかな) [形] having a smooth, shiny surface

soft (柔らかい) [形] not hard or firm to the touch

ripe (熟した) [形] (of fruit or grain) ready to be eaten

glow (輝き) [名] a light that is not very bright

彼女のサテンのように滑らかな髪には茶色いナッツのような光沢があり、丸い頬には柔らかく熟した輝きがあった。

Her eyes were big and brown and velvety, under oddly-pointed black brows, and her crooked mouth was rose-red.

velvety (ビロードのような) [形] smooth and soft like velvet

oddly (奇妙に) [副] in a strange or unusual way

pointed (尖った) [形] having a sharp or tapered end

black (黒い) [形] of the color darkest in the spectrum

brow (眉) [名] the part of the face above the eyes

rose-red (バラ色) [形] of a deep pink color

彼女の目は大きくて茶色でビロードのようで、奇妙に尖った黒い眉の下にあり、曲がった口はバラ色だった。

She wore a smart brown suit, with two very modish little shoes peeping from beneath it;

wear (着る) [動] have on one's person

smart (粋な) [形] neat, tidy, and stylish

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

peep (のぞく) [動] look quickly and furtively

彼女は粋な茶色のスーツを着ていて、その下からとてもおしゃれな小さな靴がのぞいていた。

and her hat of dull pink straw, wreathed with golden-brown poppies, had the indefinable, unmistakable air which pertains to the “creation” of an artist in millinery.

pink (ピンク) [名] a color intermediate between red and white

straw (麦わら) [名] dried stalks of grain

wreathe (巻きつける) [動] to form into a wreath

golden-brown (金茶色) [形] of a color intermediate between gold and brown

poppy (ケシ) [名] a plant with showy flowers

indefinable (言葉では言い表せない) [形] too indefinite to be defined

unmistakable (紛れもない) [形] that cannot be mistaken or misunderstood

air (雰囲気) [名] the general mood or tone of a place or situation

pertain (特有の) [動] to be appropriate or suitable

creation (作品) [名] something that is created

artist (帽子職人) [名] a person who creates art

そして、金茶色のケシの花を巻きつけたくすんだピンクの麦わら帽子は、帽子職人の「作品」に特有の、言葉では言い表せない、紛れもない雰囲気を漂わせていた。

Priscilla had a sudden stinging consciousness that her own hat had been trimmed by her village store milliner, and Anne wondered uncomfortably if the blouse she had made herself, and which Mrs. Lynde had fitted, looked very countrified and home-made besides the stranger’s smart attire.

sudden (急に) [形] happening or done quickly and without warning or preparation

stinging (痛烈な) [形] causing a sharp pain or stinging sensation

consciousness (意識) [名] the state of being aware of and responsive to one's surroundings

store (店) [名] a place where goods or services are sold

milliner (帽子屋) [名] a person who makes or sells hats

uncomfortably (不安に) [副] in a way that makes one feel awkward or uneasy

make (作る) [動] create or produce something

Lynde (リンド) [名] a surname

fit (合わせる) [動] be of the right shape and size

attire (装い) [名] clothes or style of dress

プリシラは、自分の帽子が村の帽子屋で飾り付けられたものだと急に痛烈に意識し、アンは自分で作ったブラウスが、リンド夫人が合わせてくれたブラウスが、この見知らぬ人の粋な装いの横で、とても田舎くさく、手作りに見えないかと不安に思った。

For a moment both girls felt like turning back.

for a moment (一瞬) [名] a very short period of time

feel like (~したい気持ちになる) [動] to be inclined to do something

turn back (引き返す) [動] to go back in the direction from which you came

一瞬、二人とも引き返したい気持ちになった。

But they had already stopped and turned towards the gray slab.

stop (立ち止まる) [動] cease moving

turn (向く) [動] change direction

しかし、彼らはすでに立ち止まり、灰色の石板の方を向いていた。

It was too late to retreat, for the brown-eyed girl had evidently concluded that they were coming to speak to her.

too late (遅すぎる) [副] after the time when something should have been done

retreat (退却する) [動] move back or withdraw

brown-eyed (茶色い目の) [形] having brown eyes

退却するには遅すぎた、というのも、茶色い目の少女は、二人が自分と話そうと近づいてきたと明らかに判断したからだ。

Instantly she sprang up and came forward with outstretched hand and a gay, friendly smile in which there seemed not a shadow of either shyness or burdened conscience.

instantly (すぐに) [副] without delay or hesitation; immediately

spring up (立ち上がる) [動] rise quickly or suddenly

come forward (前に出る) [動] move or be placed in front of something

outstretched (差し伸べた) [形] extended to the full

shyness (恥ずかしさ) [名] the quality or state of being shy

彼女はすぐに立ち上がり、手を差し伸べて、恥ずかしさや良心の呵責の影も見えない、陽気で友好的な笑顔で前に出てきた。

“Oh, I want to know who you two girls are,” she exclaimed eagerly.

eagerly (熱心に) [副] in an eager manner

「ああ、あなたたち二人が誰なのか知りたいよ」と彼女は熱心に叫んだ。

“I’ve been dying to know.

be dying to (知りたくてたまらない) [動] be very eager to do something

「知りたくてたまらなかったの。

I saw you at Redmond this morning.

今朝、レドモンドであなたを見かけました。

Say, wasn’t it awful there?

say (ねえ) [間] used to attract someone's attention

awful (ひどい) [形] very bad or unpleasant

ねえ、あそこはひどくなかった?

For the time I wished I had stayed home and got married.”

for the time (しばらく) [副] for a short period of time

stay home (家にいた) [動] remain in one's home

get married (結婚する) [動] enter into a marriage

しばらくは家にいて結婚すればよかったと思ったよ」

Anne and Priscilla both broke into unconstrained laughter at this unexpected conclusion.

break into (大笑いする) [動] start doing something suddenly

unconstrained (意外な) [形] not limited or restricted

unexpected (意外な) [形] not expected or regarded as likely to happen

conclusion (結論) [名] the end or finish of something

アンとプリシラは二人ともこの意外な結論に大笑いした。

The brown-eyed girl laughed, too.

茶色い目の少女も笑った。

“I really did. I could have, you know.

could (できた) [助] be able to; have the ability to

you know (そうすることもできたのよ) [句] you know; you see; you understand

「本当にそう思ったの。そうすることもできたのよ。

Come, let’s all sit down on this gravestone and get acquainted.

さあ、みんなでこの墓石に座って知り合いになろう。

It won’t be hard.

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

難しくはないよ。

I know we’re going to adore each other—I knew it as soon as I saw you at Redmond this morning.

adore (仲良くなる) [動] love and respect someone deeply

each other (お互い) [代] used to indicate that each of two or more people does the same thing to or for the other or others

as soon as (〜するとすぐに) [接] immediately after

私たちはきっと仲良くなるよ。今朝レドモンドでお会いした瞬間にそう思ったの。

I wanted so much to go right over and hug you both.”

go right over (駆け寄る) [動] go to a place quickly

hug (抱きしめる) [動] put one's arms around someone and hold them tightly

すぐに駆け寄って二人を抱きしめたかったよ」

“Why didn’t you?” asked Priscilla.

「どうしてそうしなかったの?」とプリシラが尋ねた。

“Because I simply couldn’t make up my mind to do it.

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

simply (ただ) [副] in a simple manner

couldn't (できなかった) [助] can not; unable to

「だって、そうする決心がつかなかったんだもの。

I never can make up my mind about anything myself—I’m always afflicted with indecision.

afflicted (困る) [動] cause pain or suffering to

indecision (優柔不断) [名] the inability to make a decision

私、自分では決心がつかないのよ。いつも優柔不断で困っちゃうよ。

Just as soon as I decide to do something I feel in my bones that another course would be the correct one.

just as soon as (するとすぐに) [接] immediately after

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

feel in one's bones (直感で感じる) [動] have a strong feeling or belief about something

course (道) [名] a way of doing something

correct (正しい) [形] free from error; in accordance with fact or truth

何かしようと決めるとすぐに、別の道が正しい道だと直感で感じるの。

It’s a dreadful misfortune, but I was born that way, and there is no use in blaming me for it, as some people do.

misfortune (不幸) [名] bad luck

blame (せいにする) [動] hold (someone or something) responsible for a fault or wrong

some people (一部の人) [名] a small number of people

ひどい不幸だけど、私はそういう風に生まれたのよ。だから、それを私のせいにしても無駄なのよ。

So I couldn’t make up my mind to go and speak to you, much as I wanted to.”

much as (どんなに) [副] to the extent or degree that

だから、どんなにそうしたいと思っても、あなたに話しかけに行く決心がつかなかったんだよ」

“We thought you were too shy,” said Anne.

「私たちはあなたがとても恥ずかしがり屋さんだと思っていました」とアンは言った。

“No, no, dear. Shyness isn’t among the many failings—or virtues—of Philippa Gordon—Phil for short.

no, no (いいえ、いいえ) [間] used to express negation, denial, or refusal

dear (いいえ) [名] a beloved person

among (の中に) [前] in the middle of; surrounded by

failing (欠点) [名] a weakness or defect in someone or something

virtue (美徳) [名] a quality considered morally good or desirable

Philippa Gordon (フィリッパ・ゴードン) [名] a character in the story

Phil (フィル) [名] a nickname for Philippa

「いいえ、いいえ、恥ずかしがり屋はフィリッパ・ゴードン、略してフィルの多くの欠点や美徳の中には入っていないよ。

Do call me Phil right off.

right off (すぐに) [副] immediately

すぐにフィルと呼んでね。

Now, what are your handles?”

handle (あだ名) [名] a name that is given to a person, often as a joke or in a friendly way

ところで、あなたのあだ名は何?」

“She’s Priscilla Grant,” said Anne, pointing.

point (指さす) [動] direct someone's attention to something by extending one's finger

「彼女はプリシラ・グラントです」とアンは指さしながら言った。

“And she’s Anne Shirley,” said Priscilla, pointing in turn.

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

pointing (指さしながら) [動] direct one's finger at

「そして彼女はアンシャーリーです」とプリシラも指さしながら言った。

“And we’re from the Island,” said both together.

be from (出身である) [動] come from; be a native of

「そして私たちは島から来ました」と二人は同時に言った。

“I hail from Bolingbroke, Nova Scotia,” said Philippa.

hail from (出身である) [動] come from

Bolingbroke (ボーリングブローク) [名] a town in Nova Scotia

Philippa (フィリッパ) [名] a female given name

「私はノバスコシアのボーリングブローク出身です」とフィリッパは言った。

“Bolingbroke!” exclaimed Anne.

「ボーリングブローク!」とアンは叫んだ。

“Why, that is where I was born.”

「あら、そこは私の生まれた場所です」

“Do you really mean it?

mean (そう) [動] intend to convey, indicate, or refer to

「本当にそう?

Why, that makes you a Bluenose after all.”

make (なる) [動] become

Bluenose (ブルーノーズ) [名] a person from Nova Scotia

あら、それならあなたもブルーノーズね」

“No, it doesn’t,” retorted Anne.

retort (言い返す) [動] say something in reply, usually something quick and angry

「いいえ、そうではありません」とアンは言い返した。

“Wasn’t it Dan O’Connell who said that if a man was born in a stable it didn’t make him a horse?

Dan O'Connell (ダン・オコンネル) [名] an Irish political leader

stable (馬小屋) [名] a building for housing horses

「馬小屋で生まれたからといって馬にはならない、と言った人はダン・オコンネルではなかったかしら?

I’m Island to the core.”

私は芯まで島の人間です」

“Well, I’m glad you were born in Bolingbroke anyway.

be glad (よかった) [動] feel pleased about something

「まあ、とにかくあなたがボーリングブロークで生まれてよかったよ。

It makes us kind of neighbors, doesn’t it?

kind of (みたいなもの) [副] to some extent or in some way

私たちは近所同士みたいなものね。

And I like that, because when I tell you secrets it won’t be as if I were telling them to a stranger.

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

それが嬉しいよ、だってあなたに秘密を打ち明ける時、見知らぬ人に話すみたいにはならないから。

I have to tell them.

彼らに言わなきゃ。

I can’t keep secrets—it’s no use to try.

keep a secret (秘密を守る) [動] not tell anyone about something

it's no use (無駄だ) [熟] it is pointless or futile

私、秘密を守れないの、努力しても無駄なの。

That’s my worst failing—that, and indecision, as aforesaid.

worst (最大の) [形] of the poorest quality or the lowest standard; least good or desirable

aforesaid (前述の通り) [形] mentioned or referred to earlier

それが私の最大の欠点なの、それ、それに優柔不断、前述の通り。

Would you believe it?—it took me half an hour to decide which hat to wear when I was coming here—here, to a graveyard!

take (かかる) [動] require (a period of time)

half an hour (30分) [名] a period of time equal to thirty minutes

信じられる? ここに来るのにどの帽子をかぶるか決めるのに30分もかかったのよ、ここ、墓場なのに!

At first I inclined to my brown one with the feather;

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

incline (しようと思った) [動] be disposed or willing

feather (羽根) [名] one of the light appendages growing from a bird's skin

最初は羽根のついた茶色の帽子にしようと思ったの。

but as soon as I put it on I thought this pink one with the floppy brim would be more becoming.

put on (かぶる) [動] put clothes on one's body

floppy (広い) [形] soft and flexible

brim (つば) [名] the projecting edge of a hat

でもかぶってみると、このつばの広いピンクの帽子の方が似合うと思ったの。

When I got it pinned in place I liked the brown one better.

pin (留める) [動] fasten or attach with a pin

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

ピンで留めてみると、茶色の方がよかったよ。

At last I put them close together on the bed, shut my eyes, and jabbed with a hat pin.

put (置く) [動] move something to a specified place

close together (並べて) [副] near each other

jab (突き刺す) [動] poke or stab quickly and sharply

とうとうベッドの上に二つを並べて置いて、目を閉じて、帽子ピンを突き刺したの。

The pin speared the pink one, so I put it on.

pin (ピン) [名] a short, thin, sharp piece of metal with a point at one end and a head at the other

spear (刺さる) [動] pierce with a spear or other sharp object

ピンがピンクの帽子に刺さったので、それをかぶったよ。

It is becoming, isn’t it?

isn't it (でしょ) [他] used in speech as a tag question to turn a statement into a yes-no question

似合ってるでしょ?

Tell me, what do you think of my looks?”

look (容姿) [名] the way that someone or something appears

ねえ、私の容姿についてどう思う?」

At this naive demand, made in a perfectly serious tone, Priscilla laughed again.

naive (無邪気な) [形] lacking in experience or understanding

demand (質問) [名] a request for something

perfectly (真面目な) [副] in a perfect manner

serious (真面目な) [形] requiring much thought or work

真面目な口調で尋ねられたこの無邪気な質問に、プリシラはまた笑った。

But Anne said, impulsively squeezing Philippa’s hand,

impulsively (衝動的に) [副] without forethought or planning

squeeze (握りしめる) [動] apply pressure to from both sides

しかしアンは、衝動的にフィリッパの手を握りしめて言った。

“We thought this morning that you were the prettiest girl we saw at Redmond.”

「今朝、私たちはあなたがレドモンドで見た中で一番きれいな女の子だと思ったのよ」

Philippa’s crooked mouth flashed into a bewitching, crooked smile over very white little teeth.

flash (浮かべる) [動] to come or go quickly

bewitching (うっとりするような) [形] extremely attractive or charming

フィリッパのゆがんだ口は、とても白い小さな歯を見せて、うっとりするようなゆがんだ笑顔になった。

“I thought that myself,” was her next astounding statement, “but I wanted some one else’s opinion to bolster mine up.

I thought that myself (私もそう思ってたのよ) [代] the speaker or writer

bolster up (補強する) [動] to support or strengthen

「私もそう思ってたのよ」と彼女は驚くべき発言をした。「でも、自分の意見を補強するために誰か他の人の意見が欲しかったんだ。

I can’t decide even on my own appearance.

自分の容姿すら決められないの。

Just as soon as I’ve decided that I’m pretty I begin to feel miserably that I’m not.

begin (始める) [動] start to do something

miserably (惨めに) [副] in a very unhappy way

自分がきれいだと思った途端、そうではないと惨めに感じ始めるの。

Besides, have a horrible old great-aunt who is always saying to me, with a mournful sigh, ‘You were such a pretty baby.

great-aunt (大叔母) [名] the sister of one's grandparent

mournful (悲しげな) [形] feeling or showing great sadness

その上、恐ろしい年寄りの大叔母がいて、いつも悲しげなため息をつきながら「あなたは本当にかわいい赤ちゃんだったのに。

It’s strange how children change when they grow up.’

子供が成長すると変わるのは不思議ね」と言うの。

I adore aunts, but I detest great-aunts.

detest (大嫌い) [動] dislike intensely

私は叔母が大好きだけど、大叔母は大嫌い。

Please tell me quite often that I am pretty, if you don’t mind.

mind (嫌でなければ) [動] be bothered or annoyed by

よかったら、私がきれいだと言ってちょうだい。

I feel so much more comfortable when I can believe I’m pretty.

comfortable (楽になる) [形] free from stress or anxiety

自分がきれいだと思い込めると、ずっと気持ちが楽になる。

And I’ll be just as obliging to you if you want me to—I can be, with a clear conscience.”

just as (同じように) [副] to the same degree or extent

obliging (親切にする) [形] willing to do things for others

if you want me to (もしあなたが望むなら) [条] if you want me to do something

I can be (そうできるよ) [動] I can do something

with a clear conscience (良心の呵責なく) [副] without feeling guilty

それに、もしあなたが望むなら、私もあなたに同じように親切にするよ。良心の呵責なくそうできるよ」

“Thanks,” laughed Anne, “but Priscilla and I are so firmly convinced of our own good looks that we don’t need any assurance about them, so you needn’t trouble.”

thanks (ありがとう) [間] an expression of gratitude

firmly (固く) [副] in a firm manner

convince (確信する) [動] cause (someone) to believe firmly in the truth of something

good look (容姿) [名] the way that someone or something looks

assurance (保証) [名] a promise or statement that gives someone confidence

「ありがとう」とアンは笑った。「でも、プリシラと私は自分の容姿に自信があるから、そのことについて保証は必要ないよ。だから、心配しなくていいよ」

“Oh, you’re laughing at me.

laugh at (笑う) [動] to make fun of

「ああ、私を笑っているのね。

I know you think I’m abominably vain, but I’m not.

abominably (ひどく) [副] in a very bad or unpleasant way

vain (うぬぼれている) [形] having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth

私がひどくうぬぼれていると思っているのは知っているよ。でも、そうじゃないの。

There really isn’t one spark of vanity in me.

spark (かけら) [名] a small piece of something

vanity (うぬぼれ) [名] excessive pride in oneself or one's appearance

私には本当にうぬぼれなんてかけらもないのよ。

And I’m never a bit grudging about paying compliments to other girls when they deserve them.

pay (払う) [動] give money that is owed

compliment (褒める) [名] a polite expression of praise or admiration

grudge (惜しむ) [動] be unwilling to give or allow

それに、他の女の子が褒められるに値する時には、私は決して褒めることを惜しまないよ。

I’m so glad I know you folks.

know (知り合う) [動] be familiar with; have knowledge of

あなたたちと知り合えて本当によかったよ。

I came up on Saturday and I’ve nearly died of homesickness ever since.

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

土曜日に来たんだけど、それ以来ホームシックで死にそうよ。

It’s a horrible feeling, isn’t it?

feeling (気持ち) [名] an emotional state or reaction

ひどい気持ちよね?

In Bolingbroke I’m an important personage, and in Kingsport I’m just nobody!

important (重要な) [形] of great significance or value

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

nobody (無名の人間) [名] a person of no importance or influence

ボーリングブロークでは私は重要な人物なのに、キングスポートではただの無名の人間なのよ!

There were times when I could feel my soul turning a delicate blue.

私の魂が繊細な青色に変わっていくのを感じることもあった。

Where do you hang out?”

hang out (たむろする) [動] spend a lot of time in a place

どこでたむろしているの?」

“Thirty-eight St. John’s Street.”

Thirty-eight (38) [名] a number

St. John's Street (セント・ジョンズ通り) [名] a street

「セント・ジョンズ通り38番地」

“Better and better.

better (ますますいい) [形] of a more excellent or effective type or quality

「ますますいいよ。

Why, I’m just around the corner on Wallace Street.

just around the corner (すぐそこ) [副] very close; nearby

Wallace Street (ウォレス通り) [名] a street in the town of Avonlea

あら、私はすぐそこのウォレス通りに住んでいるのよ。

I don’t like my boardinghouse, though.

でも下宿先は好きじゃないよ。

It’s bleak and lonesome, and my room looks out on such an unholy back yard.

bleak (殺風景な) [形] lacking in features or vegetation

lonesome (寂しい) [形] sad because one has no friends or company

look out on (面している) [動] have a view of

unholy (不浄な) [形] wicked or profane

殺風景で寂しいし、私の部屋はひどく不浄な裏庭に面しているの。

It’s the ugliest place in the world.

ugly (醜い) [形] unpleasant to look at

世界で一番醜い場所よ。

As for cats—well, surely all the Kingsport cats can’t congregate there at night, but half of them must.

surely (きっと) [副] certainly; definitely

congregate (集まる) [動] come together as a group

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

猫については、キングスポートの猫が全部夜に集まるわけじゃないけど、半分は集まってるに違いないよ。

I adore cats on hearth rugs, snoozing before nice, friendly fires, but cats in back yards at midnight are totally different animals.

hearth rug (暖炉の前の敷物) [名] a small rug placed in front of a fireplace

snooze (うたた寝) [動] have a short, light sleep

midnight (真夜中) [名] the middle of the night; 12 o'clock at night

totally (全く) [副] completely; absolutely

私は暖炉の前の敷物で、暖かい火の前でうたた寝している猫が大好きだけど、真夜中の裏庭にいる猫は全く違う動物よ。

The first night I was here I cried all night, and so did the cats.

first night (最初の夜) [名] the night of the first day

all night (一晩中) [副] throughout the night

so (そう) [副] in the same way

ここに来た最初の夜、私は一晩中泣いていたし、猫も泣いていたよ。

You should have seen my nose in the morning.

朝の私の鼻を見たらよかったのに。

How I wished I had never left home!”

leave home (家を出る) [動] go away from home

家を出なければよかったのに!」

“I don’t know how you managed to make up your mind to come to Redmond at all, if you are really such an undecided person,” said amused Priscilla.

at all (全く) [副] to the slightest extent or degree; in the least

undecided (優柔不断な) [形] not having made a decision

amused (面白がって) [形] finding something funny or entertaining

「もしあなたが本当にそんなに優柔不断な人なら、どうやってレドモンドに来ようと決心したのかわからないよ」とプリシラは面白がって言った。

“Bless your heart, honey, I didn’t.

bless (心配しないで) [動] to make the sign of the cross over

honey (ハニー) [名] a sweet sticky yellowish fluid made by bees

didn't (しなかった) [動] did not

「心配しないで、ハニー、私はそうしなかったよ。

It was father who wanted me to come here.

want (望む) [動] to feel a need or a wish for

私がここに来ることを望んだのは父だった。

His heart was set on it—why, I don’t know.

set on (決意する) [動] be determined to do something

彼はそれを決意していた。なぜかはわからない。

It seems perfectly ridiculous to think of me studying for a B.A. degree, doesn’t it?

B.A. degree (学士号) [名] a bachelor's degree

perfectly (まったく) [副] completely

ridiculous (ばかげた) [形] causing laughter because of being foolish or absurd

私が学士号を取るために勉強するなんて、まったくばかげたことのように思えるでしょう?

Not but what I can do it, all right.

not but what (かどうかは別として) [接] although

do (できる) [動] perform or carry out

all right (大丈夫) [副] satisfactory or acceptable

私がそれをできるかどうかは別として。

I have heaps of brains.”

heap (山) [名] a large number or amount of something

私には頭脳が山ほどある。」

“Oh!” said Priscilla vaguely.

vaguely (漠然と) [副] in a way that is not clear or definite

「ああ!」とプリシラは漠然と言った。

“Yes. But it’s such hard work to use them.

yes (そう) [副] a word used to give a positive response

hard work (大変な仕事) [名] a task or activity that is difficult or requires a lot of effort

「そう。でも、それを使うのは大変な仕事よ。

And B.A.’s are such learned, dignified, wise, solemn creatures—they must be.

B.A. (学士号) [名] a bachelor's degree

learned (博識な) [形] having or showing great knowledge or learning

dignified (威厳のある) [形] having or showing dignity

wise (賢い) [形] having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment

solemn (真面目な) [形] serious and dignified

それに学士号取得者は、とても博識で、威厳があって、賢くて、真面目な人々だよ。そうに違いないよ。

No, I didn’t want to come to Redmond.

いいえ、私はレドモンドに来たくなかったんです。

I did it just to oblige father.

oblige (従う) [動] do as someone asks or requests

父に従うためにそうしただけです。

He is such a duck.

such (本当に) [副] to a very great degree or extent

duck (お人好し) [名] a person who is easily deceived or imposed on

彼は本当にお人好しだよ。

Besides, I knew if I stayed home I’d have to get married.

それに、家にいたら結婚しなくちゃいけないってわかってたの。

Mother wanted that—wanted it decidedly.

母はそれを望んでいた、断固として望んでいた。

Mother has plenty of decision.

plenty of (富んでいる) [形] having a lot of something

decision (決断力) [名] the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively

母は決断力に富んでいる。

But I really hated the thought of being married for a few years yet.

でも、あと数年結婚するなんて考えは本当に嫌だった。

I want to have heaps of fun before I settle down.

have heaps of (山ほど持つ) [動] have a lot of

before (前に) [接] earlier than; prior to

落ち着く前に、山ほど楽しみたい。

And, ridiculous as the idea of my being a B.A. is, the idea of my being an old married woman is still more absurd, isn’t it?

married (既婚) [形] being in a state of marriage

absurd (ばかげている) [形] ridiculously incongruous or inappropriate

そして、私が学士になるという考えはばかげているけど、私が年老いた既婚女性になるという考えはもっとばかげているでしょう?

I’m only eighteen.

私はまだ18歳だ。

No, I concluded I would rather come to Redmond than be married.

いいえ、私は結婚するよりもレドモンドに来たいと結論を下した。

Besides, how could I ever have made up my mind which man to marry?”

それに、どの男性と結婚するかなんて、どうやって決められるでしょう?」

“Were there so many?” laughed Anne.

「そんなにたくさんいたの?」とアンは笑った。

“Heaps. The boys like me awfully—they really do.

awfully (とても) [副] very much

「山ほど。男の子たちは私をとても気に入ってくれているの。本当に。

But there were only two that mattered.

でも、大事なのは二人だけだった。

The rest were all too young and too poor.

rest (残り) [名] the remaining part

poor (貧しい) [形] having little money or few possessions

残りはみんな若すぎるか貧乏すぎるかだった。

I must marry a rich man, you know.”

私、お金持ちと結婚しなきゃいけないのよ」

“Why must you?”

「どうして?」

“Honey, you couldn’t imagine me being a poor man’s wife, could you?

poor (貧乏な) [形] having little or no money or wealth

wife (妻) [名] a married woman

「ねえ、私が貧乏人の妻になるなんて想像できないでしょう?

I can’t do a single useful thing, and I am very extravagant.

useful (役に立つ) [形] able to be used for a particular purpose

extravagant (贅沢な) [形] spending a lot of money in a careless or wasteful way

私、役に立つことなんて一つもできないし、とても贅沢なのよ。

Oh, no, my husband must have heaps of money.

no (いや) [間] an expression of denial or refusal

heap (お金持ち) [名] a large amount of something

ああ、いや、私の夫はお金持ちでなきゃいけないよ。

So that narrowed them down to two.

narrow down (絞る) [動] reduce the number of options

これで二人に絞られた。

But I couldn’t decide between two any easier than between two hundred.

two hundred (二百人) [名] the number 200

でも、二人の間で決めるのは二百人の間で決めるのと同じくらい難しかった。

I knew perfectly well that whichever one I chose I’d regret all my life that I hadn’t married the other.”

whichever (どちらでも) [代] no matter which

choose (選ぶ) [動] pick out or select from a number of alternatives

regret (後悔する) [動] feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over (something that has happened or been done)

all my life (一生) [名] the entire period of a person's life

どちらを選んでも、もう一人と結婚しなかったことを一生後悔するだろうとよく分かっていた。」

“Didn’t you—love—either of them?” asked Anne, a little hesitatingly.

either (どちらも) [限] one or the other of two people or things

「どちらも愛していなかったんですか?」アンは少しためらいながら尋ねた。

It was not easy for her to speak to a stranger of the great mystery and transformation of life.

easy (簡単な) [形] able to be achieved without great effort

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

彼女にとって、人生の偉大な神秘と変容について見知らぬ人に話すのは簡単なことではなかった。

“Goodness, no. I couldn’t love anybody. It isn’t in me.

goodness (いいえ) [名] the quality of being good

anybody (誰も) [代] any person

isn't (ない) [助] is not

in (に) [前] within the limits or bounds of

「いいえ、そんなことはありません。私は誰も愛せなかった。私にはそんな資質がないの。

Besides I wouldn’t want to.

それに、私はそうしたいとは思わない。

Being in love makes you a perfect slave, I think.

be in love (恋をする) [動] feel a deep romantic or sexual attachment to someone

perfect (完全な) [形] complete and correct in every way

slave (奴隷) [名] a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to obey them

恋をすると、完全な奴隷になると思うよ。

And it would give a man such power to hurt you.

give (与える) [動] cause someone to have or receive something

power (力) [名] the ability to do something or act in a particular way

そして、それは男性にあなたを傷つけるような力を与えるよ。

I’d be afraid.

be afraid (怖い) [動] feel fear or worry

私は怖いよ。

No, no, Alec and Alonzo are two dear boys, and I like them both so much that I really don’t know which I like the better.

Alec (アレック) [名] a male given name

Alonzo (アロンゾ) [名] a male given name

dear (素敵な) [形] very good or pleasing

so much (とても) [副] to a very great extent

which (どちら) [限] the one or ones out of a set from which to choose

いいえ、いいえ、アレックとアロンゾは二人とも素敵な男の子で、私は二人ともとても好きだから、どちらがより好きか本当にわからないよ。

That is the trouble.

that (それが) [代] the thing or things mentioned before

それが問題なの。

Alec is the best looking, of course, and I simply couldn’t marry a man who wasn’t handsome.

best looking (一番かっこいい) [形] most attractive

couldn't (できない) [助] can not

もちろん、アレックが一番かっこいいし、私はハンサムじゃない男性とは結婚できないよ。

He is good-tempered too, and has lovely, curly, black hair.

good-tempered (気立てがよい) [形] having a pleasant and friendly personality

lovely (素敵な) [形] very beautiful or attractive

curly (巻き毛の) [形] having or forming curls

彼はまた気立てがよく、素敵な巻き毛の黒髪をしている。

He’s rather too perfect—I don’t believe I’d like a perfect husband—somebody I could never find fault with.”

fault (欠点) [名] a defect or weakness in a person or thing

彼はどちらかというと完璧すぎるの。完璧な夫なんて欲しくないよ。欠点を見つけられないような人なんて。」

“Then why not marry Alonzo?”

「それなら、アロンゾと結婚したら?」

asked Priscilla gravely.

プリシラが真面目な顔で尋ねた。

“Think of marrying a name like Alonzo!” said Phil dolefully.

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

name (名前) [名] a word or set of words using which a person is referred to

dolefully (悲しそうに) [副] in a sad manner

「アロンゾなんて名前の人と結婚するなんて考えてみてよ!」とフィルは悲しそうに言った。

“I don’t believe I could endure it.

endure (耐える) [動] tolerate something unpleasant

「耐えられるとは思えないよ。

But he has a classic nose, and it would be a comfort to have a nose in the family that could be depended on.

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

depend on (頼る) [動] rely on; trust in

でも、彼は古典的な鼻をしていて、家族の中に頼れる鼻があるのは心強いよ。

I can’t depend on mine.

depend on (頼りにする) [動] rely on

mine (自分の) [代] belonging to or connected with the speaker

私は自分の鼻を頼りにできないよ。

So far, it takes after the Gordon pattern, but I’m so afraid it will develop Byrne tendencies as I grow older.

take after (似ている) [動] resemble in appearance or character

Gordon (ゴードン) [名] a family name

pattern (型) [名] a model or design

afraid (心配だ) [形] feeling fear or worry

develop (出てくる) [動] come into existence or prominence

Byrne (バーン) [名] a family name

tendency (傾向) [名] a general direction in which something is developing or changing

今のところはゴードン家の型に似ているけど、年をとるにつれてバーン家の傾向が出てくるのではないかと心配だよ。

I examine it every day anxiously to make sure it’s still Gordon.

examine (調べる) [動] inspect closely and thoroughly

every day (毎日) [副] on each day

anxiously (心配そうに) [副] in a worried or nervous way

make sure (確認する) [動] find out or check that something is true or correct

毎日心配そうに調べて、まだゴードン家のものであることを確認しているよ。

Mother was a Byrne and has the Byrne nose in the Byrnest degree.

degree (度合い) [名] the extent to which something happens or is present

母はバーン家で、バーン家の鼻をバーン家らしく持っているの。

Wait till you see it.

見るまで待って。

I adore nice noses.

私は素敵な鼻が大好き。

Your nose is awfully nice, Anne Shirley.

awfully (すごく) [副] very

nice (素敵) [形] pleasant; attractive; good

あなたの鼻はすごく素敵よ、アン・シャーリー。

Alonzo’s nose nearly turned the balance in his favor.

turn the balance (傾きそうだった) [動] to change the situation so that one side has an advantage

favor (有利) [名] an act of kindness beyond what is due or usual

アロンゾの鼻は彼に有利に傾きそうだった。

But Alonzo! No, I couldn’t decide.

でもアロンゾ! いや、決められない。

If I could have done as I did with the hats—stood them both up together, shut my eyes, and jabbed with a hatpin—it would have been quite easy.”

stand up (立たせる) [動] to be in or assume an upright position

帽子にしたように、二人を並べて立たせて、目を閉じて、帽子ピンで突き刺せたら、とても簡単だったでしょうに。」

“What did Alec and Alonzo feel like when you came away?”

come away (帰って来る) [動] leave a place

feel like (どんな気持ちだった) [動] be in the mood for

「あなたが帰って来たとき、アレックとアロンゾはどんな気持ちだった?」

queried Priscilla.

query (尋ねる) [動] ask a question about

プリシラが尋ねた。

“Oh, they still have hope.

「ああ、彼らはまだ希望を持っているよ。

I told them they’d have to wait till I could make up my mind.

私が決心するまで待たなければならないと言ったよ。

They’re quite willing to wait.

quite (喜んで) [副] to a certain extent; fairly

willing (つもり) [形] ready, eager, or prepared to do something

彼らは喜んで待つつもりよ。

They both worship me, you know.

彼らは二人とも私を崇拝しているのよ。

Meanwhile, I intend to have a good time.

meanwhile (その間に) [副] in the intervening period of time

intend (つもり) [動] have as one's purpose or intention

have a good time (楽しい時間を過ごす) [動] enjoy oneself

その間に私は楽しい時間を過ごすつもりよ。

I expect I shall have heaps of beaux at Redmond.

expect (思う) [動] to think or believe that something is likely to happen

have (できる) [動] to possess, own, or hold

beau (ボーイフレンド) [名] a boyfriend or lover

レドモンドではたくさんのボーイフレンドができると思うよ。

I can’t be happy unless I have, you know.

be happy (幸せになる) [動] feel or show pleasure or contentment

そうでなければ私は幸せになれないのよ。

But don’t you think the freshmen are fearfully homely?

freshman (新入生) [名] a student in the first year of college or high school

fearfully (恐ろしく) [副] in a fearful manner

homely (垢抜けない) [形] not good-looking

でも、新入生は恐ろしく垢抜けないと思わない?

I saw only one really handsome fellow among them.

only (一人しか) [副] and no one or nothing more or else

彼らの中に本当にハンサムな人は一人しかいなかったよ。

He went away before you came.

彼はあなたが来る前に行ってしまったよ。

I heard his chum call him Gilbert.

彼の友達が彼をギルバートと呼んでいるのを聞いたよ。

His chum had eyes that stuck out that far.

stick out (出ている) [動] project beyond the surrounding area

彼の友達は目がそんなに出ていたよ。

But you’re not going yet, girls?

yet (まだ) [副] up until the present time; so far

でも、まだ行かないよね、お嬢さんたち?

Don’t go yet.”

まだ行かないで。」

“I think we must,” said Anne, rather coldly.

rather (冷たく) [副] to some extent; to a certain degree

「行かなくてはいけないと思うよ」とアンは冷たく言った。

“It’s getting late, and I’ve some work to do.”

get late (遅くなる) [動] become late

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

「遅くなってきたし、私にはやるべきことがあるの。」

“But you’ll both come to see me, won’t you?” asked Philippa, getting up and putting an arm around each.

come to see (会いに来る) [動] visit

get up (立ち上がる) [動] rise to a standing position

put an arm around (腕を回す) [動] put one's arm around someone

「でも、二人とも私に会いに来てくれるよね?」とフィリッパは立ち上がって、二人に腕を回して尋ねた。

“And let me come to see you.

let (させて) [動] allow to

「そして、私に会いに来させて。

I want to be chummy with you.

be chummy with (仲良くする) [動] be friendly with

私はあなたと仲良くしたいの。

I’ve taken such a fancy to you both.

take a fancy to (気に入る) [動] to develop a liking for

私は二人ともとても気に入ったよ。

And I haven’t quite disgusted you with my frivolity, have I?”

disgust (うんざりさせる) [動] cause to feel disgust

frivolity (軽薄さ) [名] lack of seriousness or importance

そして、私の軽薄さであなたをうんざりさせたわけではないよね?」

“Not quite,” laughed Anne, responding to Phil’s squeeze, with a return of cordiality.

not quite (そうでもない) [副] not completely or entirely

respond (返礼する) [動] say or do something as a reaction to something that has been said or done

squeeze (握り返し) [名] an act of squeezing

cordiality (心からの) [名] warmth and friendliness

「そうでもないよ」とアンは笑い、フィルの握り返しに、心からの返礼をした。

“Because I’m not half so silly as I seem on the surface, you know.

「だって、私は見かけほど馬鹿じゃないよ。

You just accept Philippa Gordon, as the Lord made her, with all her faults, and I believe you’ll come to like her.

accept (受け入れる) [動] to take or receive something offered

Lord (神) [名] the creator and ruler of the universe

come to (~になる) [動] to reach a certain state or condition

あなたはただ、フィリッパ・ゴードンを、神が彼女を創造したように、彼女の欠点も含めて受け入れてください。そうすれば、あなたは彼女を好きになるでしょう。

Isn’t this graveyard a sweet place?

sweet (素敵な) [形] very good or pleasant

この墓地は素敵な場所でしょう?

I’d love to be buried here.

love (大好き) [動] be extremely fond of

be buried (埋葬される) [動] be interred in a grave or tomb

ここに埋葬されたいよ。

Here’s a grave I didn’t see before—this one in the iron railing—oh, girls, look, see—the stone says it’s the grave of a middy who was killed in the fight between the Shannon and the Chesapeake.

iron (鉄) [名] a hard, strong, magnetic, malleable metal

railing (柵) [名] a fence or barrier made of rails

fight (戦い) [名] a violent confrontation of opposing military forces in a war

kill (殺す) [動] cause the death of

middy (士官候補生) [名] a naval cadet

ここに今まで見なかったお墓があるよ。鉄の柵で囲まれているこのお墓よ。ああ、みんな、見て、見て。石にはシャノンとチェサピークの戦いで殺された士官候補生のお墓だと書いてあるよ。

Just fancy!”

fancy (想像する) [動] to imagine or suppose

想像してみて!」

Anne paused by the railing and looked at the worn stone, her pulses thrilling with sudden excitement.

pause (立ち止まる) [動] stop temporarily

look at (見る) [動] direct one's gaze toward

pulse (脈) [名] the regular throbbing of the arteries as blood is propelled through them

アンは柵のそばで立ち止まり、すり減った石を見た。彼女の脈は突然の興奮で震えた。

The old graveyard, with its over-arching trees and long aisles of shadows, faded from her sight.

over-arching (覆いかぶさる) [形] forming an arch over something

fade (消える) [動] gradually grow faint or dim

sight (視界) [名] the ability to see; vision

木々が覆いかぶさり、長い影の道がある古い墓地は彼女の視界から消えた。

Instead, she saw the Kingsport Harbor of nearly a century agone.

instead (代わりに) [副] as an alternative or substitute for

nearly (近く) [副] almost

century (世紀) [名] a period of 100 years

agone (前) [副] ago

その代わりに、彼女は1世紀近く前のキングスポート港を見た。

Out of the mist came slowly a great frigate, brilliant with “the meteor flag of England.”

out of (中から) [前] from inside

slowly (ゆっくりと) [副] in a slow manner

frigate (フリゲート艦) [名] a relatively small warship

brilliant (掲げた) [形] very bright or vivid

霧の中から「イギリスの流星旗」を掲げた大きなフリゲート艦がゆっくりと現れた。

Behind her was another, with a still, heroic form, wrapped in his own starry flag, lying on the quarter deck—the gallant Lawrence.

another (もう一人) [代] an additional person or thing

heroic (英雄的な) [形] having the characteristics of a hero

form (姿) [名] the visible shape or configuration of something

starry (星条旗) [形] full of stars

flag (旗) [名] a piece of fabric with a distinctive design that is used as a symbol or as a signaling device

quarter deck (クォーターデッキ) [名] the part of the upper deck of a ship abaft the mainmast, traditionally reserved for officers

gallant (勇敢な) [形] courageous; brave

Lawrence (ローレンス) [名] a city in northeastern Kansas

彼女の後ろには、静かで英雄的な姿で、星条旗に包まれて、クォーターデッキに横たわっているもう一人の勇敢なローレンスがいた。

Time’s finger had turned back his pages, and that was the Shannon sailing triumphant up the bay with the Chesapeake as her prize.

page (ページ) [名] one side of a sheet of paper in a book, magazine, or newspaper

triumphant (勝ち誇った) [形] having won a battle or contest

bay (湾) [名] a body of water that is connected to a larger body of water and almost surrounded by land

prize (戦利品) [名] something that is won as a reward for victory or success

時の指がページをめくり、シャノンはチェサピークを戦利品として湾を勝ち誇って航海していた。

“Come back, Anne Shirley—come back,” laughed Philippa, pulling her arm.

pull (引っ張った) [動] exert force on something so as to move it toward oneself or the origin of the force

「戻って来なさい、アン・シャーリー、戻って来なさい」とフィリッパは笑いながら彼女の腕を引っ張った。

“You’re a hundred years away from us. Come back.”

a hundred years (百年) [名] a period of 100 years

away from (離れている) [副] not near or close to

「あなたは私たちから百年も離れている。戻って来なさい。」

Anne came back with a sigh;

アンはため息をつきながら戻って来た。

her eyes were shining softly.

彼女の目は優しく輝いていた。

“I’ve always loved that old story,” she said, “and although the English won that victory, I think it was because of the brave, defeated commander I love it.

old story (古い話) [名] a story that has been told for a long time

English (イギリス) [名] the language of England

victory (勝利) [名] an act of defeating an enemy or opponent in a battle, game, or other competition

defeated (敗北した) [形] having been beaten in a battle or other contest

commander (指揮官) [名] a person in charge of a military operation

「私はいつもあの古い話が好きだったよ」と彼女は言った。「イギリスが勝利を収めたけれど、私が好きなのは勇敢で敗北した指揮官のおかげだと思う。

This grave seems to bring it so near and make it so real.

bring (持ってくる) [動] cause to come or go to a place

real (現実的) [形] existing or happening in fact or actuality

この墓はそれをとても近くに持ってきて、とても現実的にしているように見える。

This poor little middy was only eighteen.

このかわいそうな小さな士官候補生はたった18歳だった。

He ‘died of desperate wounds received in gallant action’—so reads his epitaph.

wound (傷) [名] physical injury or wound

action (行動) [名] something done or performed

彼は「勇敢な行動で受けた絶望的な傷で死んだ」と彼の墓碑銘に書かれている。

It is such as a soldier might wish for.”

それは兵士が望むようなものだ。」

Before she turned away, Anne unpinned the little cluster of purple pansies she wore and dropped it softly on the grave of the boy who had perished in the great sea-duel.

turn away (背を向ける) [動] change direction so as to face in a different direction

unpin (外す) [動] unfasten or detach by removing a pin

cluster (房) [名] a collection of things

purple (紫色の) [形] of a color intermediate between red and blue

pansy (パンジー) [名] a plant with large, velvety petals

drop (落とす) [動] let or cause to fall

softly (そっと) [副] gently; quietly

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

perish (死ぬ) [動] die

duel (戦い) [名] a contest with deadly weapons arranged between two people in order to settle a point of honor

彼女が背を向ける前に、アンは身に着けていた小さな紫色のパンジーの房を外し、大海戦で死んだ少年の墓にそっと落とした。

“Well, what do you think of our new friend?” asked Priscilla, when Phil had left them.

「さて、私たちの新しい友達をどう思う?」とフィリップが去った後、プリシラは尋ねた。

“I like her. There is something very lovable about her, in spite of all her nonsense.

nonsense (ナンセンス) [名] words or language having no meaning or conveying no intelligible ideas

「彼女は好きだよ。彼女のナンセンスにもかかわらず、彼女には何かとても愛すべきところがある。

I believe, as she says herself, that she isn’t half as silly as she sounds.

silly (愚かな) [形] lacking in common sense or judgment

彼女が言うように、彼女は見た目ほど愚かではないと思う。

She’s a dear, kissable baby—and I don’t know that she’ll ever really grow up.”

kissable (キスしたくなるような) [形] attractive or charming

彼女は愛すべき、キスしたくなるような赤ちゃんで、本当に大人になるかどうかはわからないよ」

“I like her, too,” said Priscilla, decidedly.

decidedly (断言した) [副] in a manner that is decided or definite

「私も彼女が好きだよ」とプリシラは断言した。

“She talks as much about boys as Ruby Gillis does.

as much as (同じくらい) [副] to the same extent or degree

「彼女はルビー・ギリスと同じくらい男の子の話をするよ。

But it always enrages or sickens me to hear Ruby, whereas I just wanted to laugh good-naturedly at Phil.

enrage (激怒させる) [動] make very angry

sicken (気分を悪くさせる) [動] make sick

でも、ルビーの話を聞くといつも腹が立ったり、気分が悪くなったりするのに対し、フィルの話を聞くと、ただただ気さくに笑いたくなるの。

Now, what is the why of that?”

いったいどうしてかしら?」

“There is a difference,” said Anne meditatively.

difference (違い) [名] the state or relation of being different

meditatively (考え込んだ) [副] in a thoughtful manner

「違いはあるよ」とアンは考え込んだ。

“I think it’s because Ruby is really so conscious of boys.

Ruby (ルビー) [名] a red gemstone

conscious (意識している) [形] aware of and responding to one's surroundings

「それはルビーが本当に男の子のことを意識しているからだと思うよ。

She plays at love and love-making. Besides, you feel, when she is boasting of her beaux that she is doing it to rub it well into you that you haven’t half so many.

play at (ごっこをする) [動] pretend to do something

boast (自慢する) [動] speak too proudly about oneself or one's achievements

rub (擦り込む) [動] move something against something else with pressure

彼女は恋愛ごっこをしているのよ。それに、彼女がボーイフレンドのことを自慢する時、あなたには彼女があなたにそれをよく擦り込むためにそうしているように感じるでしょう。あなたにはそんなに多くのボーイフレンドはいないのよ。

Now, when Phil talks of her beaux it sounds as if she was just speaking of chums.

sound as if (聞こえる) [動] seem to be

でも、フィルがボーイフレンドのことを話す時は、ただ友達のことを話しているように聞こえるよ。

She really looks upon boys as good comrades, and she is pleased when she has dozens of them tagging round, simply because she likes to be popular and to be thought popular.

look upon (思う) [動] consider or regard in a specified way

pleased (喜ぶ) [形] feeling or showing pleasure or satisfaction

dozen (何十) [名] a group of twelve

tag (群がる) [動] follow closely

popular (人気者) [形] liked or admired by many people

彼女は本当に男の子を良い仲間だと思っていて、何十人もの男の子が周りに群がってくると喜ぶの。ただ人気者になりたいし、人気者だと思われたいだけなのよ。

Even Alex and Alonzo—I’ll never be able to think of those two names separately after this—are to her just two playfellows who want her to play with them all their lives.

Alex (アレックス) [名] a male given name

separately (別々に) [副] not together; apart

playfellow (遊び仲間) [名] a companion in play

play with (一緒に遊ぶ) [動] to engage in an activity for enjoyment and recreation

all their lives (一生) [名] the entire period of someone's existence

アレックスとアロンゾでさえ、この後この二つの名前を別々に考えることはできないだろうけど、彼女にとってはただの遊び仲間で、一生一緒に遊びたいと思っているだけなのよ。

I’m glad we met her, and I’m glad we went to Old St. John’s. I believe I’ve put forth a tiny soul-root into Kingsport soil this afternoon.

put forth (張る) [動] to make an effort

tiny (小さな) [形] very small

root (根) [名] the part of a plant that grows down into the soil

this afternoon (今日の午後) [名] the period of time from noon to evening on the current day

彼女に会えてよかったし、オールド・セント・ジョンズに行ってよかったよ。今日の午後、キングスポートの土壌に小さな魂の根を張ったと思うよ。

I hope so. I hate to feel transplanted.”

そう願ってるよ。移植された気分になるのは嫌だよ。」

Chapter V: Letters from Home

第五章: 故郷からの手紙

For the next three weeks Anne and Priscilla continued to feel as strangers in a strange land.

for the next three weeks (その後三週間) [名] the period of time that begins now and continues for three weeks

continue (続く) [動] keep doing something

strange land (見知らぬ土地) [名] a place that one has never been to before

その後三週間、アンとプリシラは見知らぬ土地の見知らぬ人のような気分だった。

Then, suddenly, everything seemed to fall into focus—Redmond, professors, classes, students, studies, social doings.

fall into focus (焦点が合う) [動] become clear or understandable

class (授業) [名] a group of students who are studying the same subject

study (勉強) [名] the devotion of time and attention to gaining knowledge especially by means of books

social doings (社交行事) [名] an event or occasion when people meet socially

すると、突然、すべてが焦点が合ったように思えた。レドモンド、教授、授業、学生、勉強、社交行事。

Life became homogeneous again, instead of being made up of detached fragments.

homogeneous (均質な) [形] of the same kind or nature

instead of (~の代わりに) [前] as an alternative to

be made up of (~から成り立つ) [動] be composed of

fragment (断片) [名] a small part broken or separated off from something

人生は、ばらばらの断片から成り立っているのではなく、再び均質になった。

The Freshmen, instead of being a collection of unrelated individuals, found themselves a class, with a class spirit, a class yell, class interests, class antipathies and class ambitions.

collection (集まり) [名] a gathering of people or things

unrelated (無関係な) [形] not connected or related

individual (個人) [名] a single human being as distinguished from a group

yell (叫び) [名] a loud, sharp cry

antipathy (反感) [名] a strong feeling of dislike

一年生は、無関係な個人の集まりではなく、クラスの精神、クラスの叫び、クラスの関心、クラスの反感、クラスの野心を持ったクラスであることに気づいた。

They won the day in the annual “Arts Rush” against the Sophomores, and thereby gained the respect of all the classes, and an enormous, confidence-giving opinion of themselves.

win (勝つ) [動] be victorious or successful

day (その日) [名] the time of light between one night and the next

annual (毎年恒例の) [形] happening or done once a year

Arts Rush (芸術の突進) [名] a competition in which students from different classes compete in various artistic activities

Sophomores (二年生) [名] a student in the second year of a four-year college or high school

thereby (それによって) [副] as a result of that; consequently

gain (得る) [動] obtain or win

confidence (自信) [名] a feeling or belief that you can do something well or succeed at something

彼らは二年生を相手に毎年恒例の「芸術の突進」で勝利を収め、それによってすべてのクラスの尊敬を集め、自分たちに対する大きな自信を与える意見を得た。

For three years the Sophomores had won in the “rush”; that the victory of this year perched upon the Freshmen’s banner was attributed to the strategic generalship of Gilbert Blythe, who marshalled the campaign and originated certain new tactics, which demoralized the Sophs and swept the Freshmen to triumph.

win (勝利を収める) [動] be successful or victorious in

this year (今年) [名] the year that is happening now

perch (掲げられる) [動] be in a high or prominent position

attribute to (によるものだった) [動] regard something as being caused by

strategic (戦略的な) [形] relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them

generalship (将軍としての手腕) [名] the art or practice of exercising military command

marshal (指揮する) [動] organize or arrange in an orderly or effective way

campaign (選挙戦) [名] a series of military operations intended to achieve a particular objective

originate (生み出す) [動] bring into existence

certain (新しい) [形] particular but not specified

tactic (戦術) [名] an action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end

demoralize (混乱させる) [動] cause a severe loss in morale

sweep (導く) [動] move or cause to move quickly and smoothly

triumph (勝利) [名] a great victory or achievement

3年間、二年生は「突進」で勝利を収めてきたが、今年の勝利は一年生の旗印に掲げられ、ギルバート・ブライスの戦略的な将軍としての手腕によるものだった。ギルバート・ブライスは選挙戦を指揮し、二年生を混乱させ、一年生を勝利に導いた新しい戦術を生み出した。

As a reward of merit he was elected president of the Freshman Class, a position of honor and responsibility—from a Fresh point of view, at least—coveted by many.

reward (報酬) [名] a thing given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement

elect (選出される) [動] choose or select

president (学級委員長) [名] the head of a republican state

Freshman Class (一年生) [名] a student in the first year of college or high school

honor (名誉) [名] high respect; great esteem

responsibility (責任) [名] the state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone

point of view (見方) [名] a particular attitude or way of considering a matter

covet (欲しがる) [動] yearn to possess or have

その功績が認められて、彼は一年生の学級委員長に選出された。これは、少なくとも一年生から見れば、名誉と責任のある地位であり、多くの人が欲しがる地位だった。

He was also invited to join the “Lambs”—Redmondese for Lamba Theta—a compliment rarely paid to a Freshman.

be invited to (招待される) [動] be asked to come to an event

Lambs (ラムズ) [名] a group of people who are members of the Lamba Theta fraternity

Redmondese (略称) [名] a term used to describe the language spoken by people in Redmond, Washington

彼はまた、一年生にはめったに与えられないような賛辞である「ラムズ」--ラムダ・シータの略称--に招待された。

As a preparatory initiation ordeal he had to parade the principal business streets of Kingsport for a whole day wearing a sunbonnet and a voluminous kitchen apron of gaudily flowered calico.

preparatory (準備の) [形] serving to prepare

initiation (入会) [名] the act of admitting someone into a group or organization

ordeal (試練) [名] a difficult or painful experience

principal (主要な) [形] most important

business (商店街) [名] a place where people buy and sell goods and services

whole day (一日中) [名] the entire day

sunbonnet (サンボンネット) [名] a large bonnet with a wide brim to protect the face and neck from the sun

kitchen apron (キッチンエプロン) [名] a garment worn over other clothes to protect them from getting dirty

gaudily (派手な) [副] in a way that is too bright, showy, or decorated

flowered (花柄の) [形] having a pattern of flowers

calico (カリコ) [名] a plain white cotton fabric

入会の準備として、彼はキングスポートの主要な商店街を、サンボンネットと派手な花柄のカリコの大きなキッチンエプロンを着て一日中パレードしなければならなかった。

This he did cheerfully, doffing his sunbonnet with courtly grace when he met ladies of his acquaintance.

do cheerfully (快く引き受ける) [動] do something in a happy or willing way

doff (脱ぐ) [動] take off

courtly grace (優雅に) [名] the quality of being polite and graceful in a way that is typical of people who live in a royal court

acquaintance (知り合い) [名] a person one knows slightly

彼はこれを快く引き受け、知り合いの女性に会うと、優雅にサンボンネットを脱いだ。

Charlie Sloane, who had not been asked to join the Lambs, told Anne he did not see how Blythe could do it, and he, for his part, could never humiliate himself so.

ask (誘う) [動] say or write something to someone in order to request something

Blythe (ギルバート) [名] Gilbert Blythe, a boy in Anne's class

humiliate (恥をかく) [動] cause a severe loss in the dignity of

ラムズに誘われなかったチャーリー・スローンは、ギルバートがどうしてあんなことができるのかわからない、自分ならあんな恥ずかしいことは絶対にできないとアンに言った。

“Fancy Charlie Sloane in a ‘caliker’ apron and a ‘sunbunnit,’” giggled Priscilla.

fancy (着ているなんて) [動] imagine

caliker (カリコ) [名] a type of cotton fabric

apron (エプロン) [名] a garment worn over the front of one's clothes to protect them

sunbunnit (サンボンネット) [名] a type of hat

giggle (くすくす笑う) [動] laugh in a silly or nervous way

「チャーリー・スローンが『カリコ』のエプロンと『サンボンネット』を着ているなんて」とプリシラはくすくす笑った。

“He’d look exactly like his old Grandmother Sloane.

Grandmother Sloane (スローンおばあちゃん) [名] the grandmother of the person being discussed

「彼はまるでスローンおばあちゃんみたいね。

Gilbert, now, looked as much like a man in them as in his own proper habiliments.”

look like (見える) [動] have the appearance of

habiliment (服) [名] clothing

ギルバートは、自分の服を着ている時と同じくらい男らしく見えるよ。」

Anne and Priscilla found themselves in the thick of the social life of Redmond.

find oneself (気づく) [動] become aware of

thick (真っ只中) [名] the most active or intense part

social life (社交生活) [名] activities that involve spending time with other people

アンとプリシラは、レドモンドの社交生活の真っ只中にいることに気づいた。

That this came about so speedily was due in great measure to Philippa Gordon.

come about (起こる) [動] happen; take place

speedily (すぐに) [副] quickly; rapidly

due (おかげ) [形] caused by; resulting from

great measure (主に) [名] a large amount or extent

それがこんなにも早く起こったのは、主にフィリッパ・ゴードンのおかげだった。

Philippa was the daughter of a rich and well-known man, and belonged to an old and exclusive “Bluenose” family.

daughter (娘) [名] a female offspring

well-known (有名な) [形] known by many people

exclusive (排他的な) [形] not admitting of something else

フィリッパは裕福で有名な男性の娘で、古くからの排他的な「ブルーノーズ」一家に属していた。

This, combined with her beauty and charm—a charm acknowledged by all who met her—promptly opened the gates of all cliques, clubs and classes in Redmond to her;

combine (相まって) [動] join or merge

charm (魅力) [名] the power or quality of giving delight or arousing admiration

acknowledge (認める) [動] recognize the existence or truth of

gate (門) [名] a hinged barrier used to close an opening in a wall, fence, or hedge

clique (派閥) [名] an exclusive group of people

club (クラブ) [名] an association dedicated to a particular interest or activity

class (階級) [名] a division of society based on social and economic status

これが彼女の美貌と魅力と相まって、彼女に会った人なら誰もが認める魅力で、レドモンドのあらゆる派閥、クラブ、階級の門をすぐに開いてくれた。

and where she went Anne and Priscilla went, too.

where (どこへ) [副] to what place

too (も) [副] also; in addition

そして彼女が行くところへは、アンとプリシラも行った。

Phil “adored” Anne and Priscilla, especially Anne.

フィルはアンとプリシラを「崇拝」していたが、特にアンを崇拝していた。

She was a loyal little soul, crystal-free from any form of snobbishness.

loyal (忠実な) [形] faithful to a person, cause, or belief

crystal-free (解放された) [形] free from any form of snobbishness

snobbishness (俗物根性) [名] the quality of being snobbish

彼女は忠実な小さな魂で、どんな形の俗物根性からも解放されていた。

“Love me, love my friends” seemed to be her unconscious motto.

「私を愛しなさい、私の友人を愛しなさい」というのが彼女の無意識のモットーであるようだった。

Without effort, she took them with her into her ever widening circle of acquaintanceship, and the two Avonlea girls found their social pathway at Redmond made very easy and pleasant for them, to the envy and wonderment of the other freshettes, who, lacking Philippa’s sponsorship, were doomed to remain rather on the fringe of things during their first college year.

without effort (努力もせずに) [副] without any effort

ever widening (広がり続ける) [形] becoming larger or greater

circle (交友関係) [名] a group of people who have the same interests or who know each other

social pathway (社交界) [名] the social world

very easy (とても簡単) [形] not difficult

envy (羨望) [名] a feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck

wonderment (驚き) [名] a feeling of surprise and admiration

other (他の) [形] not the same

lacking (受けられない) [動] be without or deficient in

sponsorship (後援) [名] the act of sponsoring

doomed (運命にある) [形] fated to suffer a particular bad fate

remain (留まる) [動] stay in the same place or condition

during (の間) [前] throughout the course or duration of

彼女は努力もせずに、彼女たちを彼女の広がり続ける交友関係に連れて行き、二人のアヴォンリー出身の少女は、レドモンドの社交界が自分たちにとってとても簡単で楽しいものになっていることに気づき、フィリッパの後援を受けられず、大学一年生の間、どちらかというと周辺に留まる運命にある他の新入生たちの羨望と驚きを買った。

To Anne and Priscilla, with their more serious views of life, Phil remained the amusing, lovable baby she had seemed on their first meeting.

view (見方) [名] a way of thinking about something

meeting (会ったとき) [名] an assembly of people for formal discussions

人生をより真面目に考えるアンとプリシラにとって、フィルは初めて会ったときのような面白くて愛らしい赤ん坊のままだった。

Yet, as she said herself, she had “heaps” of brains.

as (ように) [接] in the way that

それでも、彼女が自分で言うように、彼女は「山のような」頭脳を持っていた。

When or where she found time to study was a mystery, for she seemed always in demand for some kind of “fun,” and her home evenings were crowded with callers.

find time (時間を見つける) [動] manage to do something

demand (求められる) [名] an insistent and peremptory request, made as if by right

彼女がいつどこで勉強する時間を見つけるのかは謎だった。彼女はいつも何か「楽しいこと」を求められているようで、彼女の家の夜は訪問客で混雑していた。

She had all the “beaux” that heart could desire, for nine-tenths of the Freshmen and a big fraction of all the other classes were rivals for her smiles.

nine-tenths (10人中9人) [名] nine out of every ten

Freshmen (新入生) [名] a student in the first year of college or high school

big fraction (大部分) [名] a large part of something

all the other (他の全ての) [限] the remaining ones of a group

rival (競い合う) [動] be or seem to be equal or comparable to

彼女は心が望む限りの「ボーイフレンド」を持ち、新入生の10人中9人と他の学年の大部分が彼女の笑顔を競い合った。

She was naively delighted over this, and gleefully recounted each new conquest to Anne and Priscilla, with comments that might have made the unlucky lover’s ears burn fiercely.

naively (素直に) [副] in a naive manner

delighted (喜ぶ) [動] be very pleased

over (について) [前] on the subject of

gleefully (喜んで) [副] in a gleeful manner

recount (語る) [動] tell someone about something

conquest (征服) [名] the subjugation and assumption of control of a place or people by military force

unlucky (不運な) [形] having or marked by bad luck

burn (焼く) [動] be on fire

彼女はこれを素直に喜び、アンとプリシラに新しい征服を喜んで語り、不運な恋人の耳を激しく焼くようなコメントをした。

“Alec and Alonzo don’t seem to have any serious rival yet,” remarked Anne, teasingly.

rival (ライバル) [名] a person or thing competing with another for the same goal

teasingly (からかうように) [副] in a playful or humorous way

「アレックとアロンゾにはまだ真面目なライバルはいないみたいね」とアンはからかうように言った。

“Not one,” agreed Philippa.

not one (一人もいない) [名] no one

「一人もいないよ」とフィリッパは同意した。

“I write them both every week and tell them all about my young men here.

write (書く) [動] mark (letters, words, or other symbols) on a surface, typically paper, with a pen, pencil, or similar implement

every week (毎週) [副] once a week

「私は毎週二人に手紙を書いて、ここにいる私の若い男性のことをすべて話しているよ。

I’m sure it must amuse them.

amuse (喜ばせる) [動] cause to laugh or smile

きっと二人とも喜んでいると思うよ。

But, of course, the one I like best I can’t get.

best (一番) [形] of the highest quality

でも、もちろん、一番好きな人は手に入らないよ。

Gilbert Blythe won’t take any notice of me, except to look at me as if I were a nice little kitten he’d like to pat.

take notice of (注意を払う) [動] to become aware of or pay attention to

as if (であるかのように) [接] as though

kitten (子猫) [名] a young cat

pat (撫でる) [動] to stroke or tap gently with the hand

ギルバート・ブライスは、私が撫でたいかわいい子猫であるかのように私を見る以外は、私に注意を払わない。

Too well I know the reason.

too well (よく) [副] to a high degree; very much

know (わかる) [動] be aware of; have information about

その理由はよくわかっている。

I owe you a grudge, Queen Anne. I really ought to hate you and instead I love you madly, and I’m miserable if I don’t see you every day.

owe (ある) [動] have or feel a duty or obligation to

grudge (恨み) [名] a feeling of resentment or ill will

Queen Anne (アン女王) [名] the last of the Stuart monarchs

ought to (べき) [助] should

madly (狂おしく) [副] in a wild or uncontrolled manner

miserable (惨め) [形] wretchedly unhappy or uncomfortable

アン女王、私はあなたに恨みがある。私は本当にあなたを憎むべきなのに、その代わりに私はあなたを狂おしく愛しているし、毎日あなたに会わないと私は惨めになる。

You’re different from any girl I ever knew before.

know (会う) [動] be acquainted with

君は今まで会ったどの女の子とも違う。

When you look at me in a certain way I feel what an insignificant, frivolous little beast I am, and I long to be better and wiser and stronger.

insignificant (取るに足らない) [形] unimportant

frivolous (軽薄な) [形] lacking in seriousness or importance

beast (獣) [名] an animal

long (思う) [動] feel a strong desire or need for

あなたが私をある種の見方で見ると、私は自分がいかに取るに足らない、軽薄な小さな獣であるかを感じ、もっと善良で賢く強くなりたいと思う。

And then I make good resolutions;

resolution (決意) [名] a firm decision to do or not to do something

そして、私は良い決意をする。

but the first nice-looking mannie who comes my way knocks them all out of my head.

nice-looking (素敵な) [形] pleasant to look at

mannie (男) [名] an adult male human being

knock (打ちのめす) [動] hit or strike with a sharp blow

しかし、私の道に最初に現れる素敵な男は、私の頭からそれらをすべて打ちのめす。

Isn’t college life magnificent?

college life (大学生活) [名] the life of a college student

大学生活は素晴らしいでしょう?

It’s so funny to think I hated it that first day.

first day (最初の日) [名] the first day of something

あの最初の日に嫌いだったなんて考えるととてもおかしくなる。

But if I hadn’t I might never got really acquainted with you.

if I hadn't (そうしていなかったら) [条] if I had not done something

might never (決して〜ないかもしれない) [助] may not ever

get acquainted with (知り合う) [動] come to know someone or something

でも、そうしていなかったら、あなたと本当に知り合うことはなかったかもしれない。

Anne, please tell me over again that you like me a little bit.

over again (もう一度) [副] once more; again

アン、もう一度私を少し好きだと言って。

I yearn to hear it.”

yearn (聞きたい) [動] long for something

それを聞きたい。」

“I like you a big bit—and I think you’re a dear, sweet, adorable, velvety, clawless, little—kitten,” laughed Anne, “but I don’t see when you ever get time to learn your lessons.”

a big bit (とても) [副] very much

adorable (可愛い) [形] extremely attractive or charming

clawless (爪のない) [形] lacking claws

lesson (勉強) [名] a period of time during which a student is taught a particular subject

「私はあなたをとても好きよ、そしてあなたは愛らしくて、優しくて、可愛くて、ビロードのような、爪のない、小さな子猫だと思うよ」とアンは笑った、「でも、いつ勉強する時間があるのかわからないよ。」

Phil must have found time for she held her own in every class of her year.

hold one's own (自分の意見を述べる) [動] to be able to compete with others on equal terms

every class (どのクラスでも) [名] all the classes

year (同学年) [名] a period of time

フィルは時間を見つけたに違いない、彼女は同学年のどのクラスでも自分の意見を述べた。

Even the grumpy old professor of Mathematics, who detested coeds, and had bitterly opposed their admission to Redmond, couldn’t floor her.

grumpy (気難しい) [形] bad-tempered and complaining

Mathematics (数学) [名] the study of the measurement, properties, and relationships of quantities and sets, using numbers and symbols

coed (女子学生) [名] a female student

bitterly (激しく) [副] in a manner expressing great anger or bitterness

oppose (反対する) [動] be against

admission (入学) [名] the action or process of admitting someone or something

floor (論破する) [動] defeat utterly

女子学生を嫌い、レドモンドへの入学に激しく反対していた、気難しい老数学教授でさえ、彼女を論破することはできなかった。

She led the freshettes everywhere, except in English, where Anne Shirley left her far behind.

lead (リードする) [動] be in charge or command of

everywhere (どこでも) [副] in all places

far (はるかに) [副] to a great extent; by a great distance

彼女は英語以外では新入生をリードしていたが、英語ではアン・シャーリーが彼女をはるかに引き離していた。

Anne herself found the studies of her Freshman year very easy, thanks in great part to the steady work she and Gilbert had put in during those two past years in Avonlea.

thanks (おかげ) [名] gratitude

steady (地道な) [形] regular, even, and continuous in development, progress, or rate

work (努力) [名] effort directed to produce or accomplish something

put in (積み重ねる) [動] to spend time or effort doing something

past (過去) [形] gone by in time and no longer existing

two (2) [数] one more than one

アン自身は、彼女とギルバートが過去2年間にエイボンリーで積み重ねた地道な努力のおかげで、1年生の勉強はとても簡単だと感じていた。

This left her more time for a social life which she thoroughly enjoyed.

thoroughly (心から) [副] completely; fully

そのため、彼女は社交生活に多くの時間を割くことができ、それを心から楽しんでいた。

But never for a moment did she forget Avonlea and the friends there.

never for a moment (一瞬たりとも) [副] not even for a short time

しかし、彼女は一瞬たりともアヴォンリーとそこにいる友人を忘れることはなかった。

To her, the happiest moments in each week were those in which letters came from home.

happiest (一番幸せな) [形] most happy

彼女にとって、毎週一番幸せな瞬間は、家から手紙が届く時だった。

It was not until she had got her first letters that she began to think she could ever like Kingsport or feel at home there.

not until (~するまで) [接] only when

feel at home (くつろぐ) [動] feel comfortable and relaxed

彼女がキングスポートが好きになったり、そこでくつろげるようになるかもしれないと考え始めたのは、最初の手紙を受け取ってからだった。

Before they came, Avonlea had seemed thousands of miles away;

手紙が届く前は、アヴォンリーは何千マイルも離れているように思えた。

those letters brought it near and linked the old life to the new so closely that they began to seem one and the same, instead of two hopelessly segregated existences.

link (結びつける) [動] connect or join

closely (密接に) [副] in a way that is very near or connected

one and the same (一つの同じもの) [名] the same thing

hopelessly (絶望的に) [副] in a way that is without hope

segregated (分断された) [形] separated or divided

手紙が届くと、アヴォンリーが近くに感じられ、古い生活と新しい生活が密接に結びつき、絶望的に分断された二つの存在ではなく、一つの同じもののように思えるようになった。

The first batch contained six letters, from Jane Andrews, Ruby Gillis, Diana Barry, Marilla, Mrs. Lynde and Davy.

batch (束) [名] a group of things or people

contain (入っている) [動] have or hold within

最初の束には、ジェーン・アンドリュース、ルビー・ギリス、ダイアナ・バリー、マリラ、リンド夫人、デイビーからの六通の手紙が入っていた。

Jane’s was a copperplate production, with every “t” nicely crossed and every “i” precisely dotted, and not an interesting sentence in it.

copperplate (銅版印刷) [名] a printing plate of polished copper on which a design or writing has been engraved

production (作品) [名] something that is produced

nicely (きれいに) [副] in a pleasant manner

cross (交差する) [動] intersect

precisely (正確に) [副] in an exact manner

dot (点在する) [動] mark with a small spot

ジェーンの手紙は銅版印刷のようなもので、すべての「t」がきれいに交差し、すべての「i」が正確に点在し、興味深い文は一つもなかった。

She never mentioned the school, concerning which Anne was avid to hear;

mention (触れる) [動] refer to briefly

school (学校) [名] an institution for educating children

concerning (~に関して) [前] about

avid (熱心な) [形] having or showing a strong feeling or interest

彼女は学校については一言も触れず、アンはそれをとても聞きたがっていた。

she never answered one of the questions Anne had asked in her letter.

question (質問) [名] a statement asking for something and expecting an answer

彼女はアンが手紙で尋ねた質問には一つも答えなかった。

But she told Anne how many yards of lace she had recently crocheted, and the kind of weather they were having in Avonlea, and how she intended to have her new dress made, and the way she felt when her head ached.

yard (ヤード) [名] a unit of length equal to 3 feet or 36 inches

lace (レース) [名] a delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern

crochet (編む) [動] make (something) by crocheting

ache (痛む) [動] suffer a dull, persistent pain

しかし、彼女は最近何ヤードのレースを編んだか、アヴォンリーではどんな天気だったか、新しいドレスをどう作ろうと思っているか、頭が痛い時の気分などをアンに話した。

Ruby Gillis wrote a gushing epistle deploring Anne’s absence, assuring her she was horribly missed in everything, asking what the Redmond “fellows” were like, and filling the rest with accounts of her own harrowing experiences with her numerous admirers.

gushing (熱烈な) [形] expressing great or excessive enthusiasm

epistle (手紙) [名] a letter, especially a formal or literary one

deplore (嘆く) [動] feel or express strong disapproval of

absence (不在) [名] the non-occurrence or non-existence of something

assure (断言する) [動] tell someone something positively or confidently to dispel any doubts

miss (恋しい) [動] fail to hit, reach, or come into contact with

fill (埋め尽くす) [動] make or become full

harrowing (悲惨な) [形] extremely distressing or painful

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

admirer (崇拝者) [名] a person who admires someone or something

ルビー・ギリスはアンの不在を嘆き、彼女があらゆる面でひどく恋しいと断言し、レドモンドの「仲間」がどんな様子か尋ね、残りの部分を彼女自身の多くの崇拝者との悲惨な経験の記述で埋め尽くした。

It was a silly, harmless letter, and Anne would have laughed over it had it not been for the postscript.

harmless (無害な) [形] not causing or likely to cause harm

laugh over (笑い飛ばす) [動] to laugh at something that is not really funny

postscript (追伸) [名] an additional message added to a letter after it has been signed

それは愚かで無害な手紙で、追伸がなければアンは笑い飛ばしていただろう。

“Gilbert seems to be enjoying Redmond, judging from his letters,” wrote Ruby.

「ギルバートは手紙から判断するとレドモンドを楽しんでるみたい」とルビーは書いていた。

“I don’t think Charlie is so stuck on it.”

be stuck on (はまっている) [動] be unable to progress beyond a certain point

「チャーリーはそんなにはまってるとは思わないよ」

So Gilbert was writing to Ruby! Very well. He had a perfect right to, of course.

write to (手紙を書く) [動] write a letter to

have a right to (権利がある) [動] be entitled to

ギルバートはルビーに手紙を書いているのか! いいだろう。もちろん、彼にはそうする権利がある。

Only—!!

ただー!

Anne did not know that Ruby had written the first letter and that Gilbert had answered it from mere courtesy.

mere (ただの) [形] being only what is specified

courtesy (礼儀) [名] the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others

アンはルビーが最初に手紙を書き、ギルバートがただの礼儀から返事を書いたことを知らなかった。

She tossed Ruby’s letter aside contemptuously.

toss (放り投げる) [動] throw or roll with a quick, light movement

aside (わきに) [副] to or on one side

contemptuously (軽蔑して) [副] in a manner indicating contempt

彼女はルビーの手紙を軽蔑して放り投げた。

But it took all Diana’s breezy, newsy, delightful epistle to banish the sting of Ruby’s postscript.

take (必要である) [動] require

breezy (さわやかな) [形] light and refreshing

newsy (ニュースに富んだ) [形] full of news

banish (忘れる) [動] send away from a country or place

sting (痛み) [名] a sharp pain

しかし、ルビーの追伸の痛みを忘れるには、ダイアナのさわやかで、ニュースに富んだ、楽しい手紙をすべて読む必要があった。

Diana’s letter contained a little too much Fred, but was otherwise crowded and crossed with items of interest, and Anne almost felt herself back in Avonlea while reading it.

a little too much (少し多すぎる) [形] more than is usual or desirable

cross (詰まっている) [動] go or extend across

item (話題) [名] a piece of news

back (戻る) [副] to or toward the place or time that is earlier or the beginning

ダイアナの手紙にはフレッドのことが少し多すぎたが、それ以外は興味深い話題がぎっしり詰まっていて、アンはそれを読みながら、まるでアヴォンリーに戻ったかのような気分になった。

Marilla’s was a rather prim and colorless epistle, severely innocent of gossip or emotion.

prim (堅苦しい) [形] formally precise or proper

colorless (無味乾燥な) [形] lacking in color

severely (無縁な) [副] to a high degree; extremely

innocent (無縁な) [形] free from moral wrong; not guilty of a crime or other wrong

gossip (ゴシップ) [名] casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people, typically involving details that are not confirmed as being true

マリラの手紙は、どちらかというと堅苦しくて無味乾燥なもので、ゴシップや感情とは無縁だった。

Yet somehow it conveyed to Anne a whiff of the wholesome, simple life at Green Gables, with its savor of ancient peace, and the steadfast abiding love that was there for her.

convey (伝える) [動] communicate or express

whiff (香り) [名] a brief smell of something

wholesome (健全な) [形] promoting health or well-being of mind or spirit

abiding (永続する) [形] enduring or continuing

love (愛) [名] a strong feeling of affection

それでも、アンにはグリーン・ゲイブルズの健全でシンプルな生活の香りが伝わってきて、古代からの平和の香りと、彼女のためにそこにあった揺るぎない愛を感じることができた。

Mrs. Lynde’s letter was full of church news.

full of (いっぱい) [形] having a great deal or many of something

news (ニュース) [名] newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent or important events

リンド夫人の手紙は教会のニュースでいっぱいだった。

Having broken up housekeeping, Mrs. Lynde had more time than ever to devote to church affairs and had flung herself into them heart and soul.

break up (やめる) [動] to end a relationship

housekeeping (家事) [名] the work of keeping a house clean and organized

have more time than ever (これまで以上に時間がある) [動] to have more time than one has ever had before

devote (専念する) [動] to give all of one's time or effort to something

affair (仕事) [名] a matter or event

fling oneself into (打ち込む) [動] to become very involved in something

heart and soul (心身ともに) [名] with all of one's being

家事をやめたリンド夫人は、これまで以上に教会の仕事に専念する時間ができ、心身ともにその仕事に打ち込んでいた。

She was at present much worked up over the poor “supplies” they were having in the vacant Avonlea pulpit.

at present (現在) [副] now; at this time

work up (取り組む) [動] to develop or improve

poor (貧弱な) [形] lacking in quality or value

supply (供給) [名] the amount of something that is available

vacant (空いている) [形] not occupied or filled

pulpit (説教壇) [名] a raised platform in a church or chapel from which the preacher delivers a sermon

彼女は現在、空いているアヴォンリー教会の説教壇で行っている貧弱な「供給」に大いに取り組んでいた。

“I don’t believe any but fools enter the ministry nowadays,” she wrote bitterly.

fool (愚か者) [名] a person who lacks judgment or sense

enter (なる) [動] come or go into

ministry (聖職者) [名] the office of a minister of religion

「最近は愚か者しか聖職者にならないと思う」と彼女は辛辣に書いていた。

“Such candidates as they have sent us, and such stuff as they preach!

candidate (候補者) [名] a person who is running for office

preach (説教する) [動] deliver a sermon or religious address

「こんな候補者を送りつけてきて、こんな説教をするなんて!

Half of it ain’t true, and, what’s worse, it ain’t sound doctrine.

true (真実) [形] being in accordance with fact or reality

sound (健全な) [形] free from injury, damage, or defect

doctrine (教義) [名] a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a church, political party, or other group

半分は真実ではないし、もっと悪いことに、健全な教義ではない。

The one we have now is the worst of the lot.

the one (今いる人) [名] the person who is currently present

the worst (一番ひどい) [形] of the poorest quality or the lowest standard; least good or desirable

今いる人は一番ひどい。

He mostly takes a text and preaches about something else.

take (引用する) [動] use or adopt as one's own

text (聖書の文句) [名] the main body of a book or other written material

彼はたいてい聖書の文句を引用して、それ以外のことを説教する。

And he says he doesn’t believe all the heathen will be eternally lost.

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)

eternally (永遠に) [副] forever; for all time

lose (失われる) [動] be deprived of or cease to have or retain

それに、異教徒がみんな永遠に失われるなんて信じていないと言う。

The idea!

idea (考え) [名] a thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action

なんてことだ!

If they won’t all the money we’ve been giving to Foreign Missions will be clean wasted, that’s what!

money (お金) [名] a current medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes

give (寄付する) [動] freely transfer the possession of

foreign (外国) [形] of or relating to a country or language other than one's own

mission (伝道) [名] an important assignment that is given to a person or group

clean (無駄になる) [形] free from dirt, marks, or stains

waste (無駄になる) [動] use or expend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose

that's what (よ) [間] used to express a strong feeling or opinion

もしそうなら、私たちが外国伝道に寄付してきたお金は全部無駄になるよ!

Last Sunday night he announced that next Sunday he’d preach on the axe-head that swam.

last Sunday night (先週の日曜日の夜) [名] the night of the Sunday before the current one

next Sunday (来週の日曜日) [名] the Sunday after the current one

axe-head (斧の頭) [名] the cutting part of an axe

先週の日曜日の夜、彼は来週の日曜日に泳ぐ斧の頭について説教すると発表した。

I think he’d better confine himself to the Bible and leave sensational subjects alone.

confine (専念する) [動] keep or restrict someone or something within certain limits

Bible (聖書) [名] the sacred text of the Christian religion

sensational (センセーショナルな) [形] causing great public interest and excitement

彼は聖書だけに専念して、センセーショナルな話題は避けた方がいいと思うよ。

Things have come to a pretty pass if a minister can’t find enough in Holy Writ to preach about, that’s what.

come to a pretty pass (ひどいことになる) [動] reach a bad state

Holy Writ (聖書) [名] the sacred book of Christianity

that's what (そういうことだ) [名] that is the situation

牧師が聖書に説教する内容を十分に見つけられないなんて、随分とひどいことになったよ。

What church do you attend, Anne?

what (どこの) [形] which

attend (通う) [動] go regularly to

アン、どこの教会に通っているの?

I hope you go regularly.

定期的に通っているといいよね。

People are apt to get so careless about church-going away from home, and I understand college students are great sinners in this respect.

apt (なりがち) [形] likely to do something

careless (無頓着) [形] not giving sufficient attention or care to avoiding harm or errors

go away (離れる) [動] move or travel away from a place

college student (大学生) [名] a student who is enrolled in a college or university

great sinner (大罪人) [名] a person who has committed a serious crime or done something very wrong

人は家から離れると教会に行くことについて無頓着になりがちで、大学生はこの点で大罪人だと理解しているよ。

I’m told many of them actually study their lessons on Sunday.

many of (多く) [名] a large number of

actually (実際に) [副] in fact; really

on Sunday (日曜日に) [名] the first day of the week

彼らの多くは日曜日に実際に勉強しているって聞いたよ。

I hope you’ll never sink that low, Anne.

low (低い) [形] having a small distance from top to bottom or from head to foot

アン、あなたは決してそこまで落ちぶれないことを願っているよ。

Remember how you were brought up.

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

あなたがどのように育てられたかを思い出しなさい。

And be very careful what friends you make.

be careful (注意しなさい) [動] take care to avoid danger or mistakes

そして、どんな友達を作るかについてはとても注意しなさい。

You never know what sort of creatures are in them colleges.

never know (わからない) [動] be uncertain about

sort (種類) [名] a category of things or people having similar characteristics

大学にどんな生き物がいるかなんてわからないよ。

Outwardly they may be as whited sepulchers and inwardly as ravening wolves, that’s what.

outwardly (外見は) [副] on the outside

whited sepulcher (白く塗った墓) [名] a person who is evil or corrupt on the inside but appears to be good or moral on the outside

inwardly (内面は) [副] on the inside

ravening wolf (貪欲な狼) [名] a person who is very greedy or eager for something

外見は白く塗った墓のようで、内面は貪欲な狼のようかもしれないよ。

You’d better not have anything to say to any young man who isn’t from the Island.

have anything to say (話す) [動] to speak or converse

young man (若い男性) [名] a male human being who is young

島の出身ではない若い男性とは何も話さない方がいいよ。

“I forgot to tell you what happened the day the minister called here.

call (来る) [動] come to visit

「牧師さんがここに来た日に何があったか話すのを忘れていたよ。

It was the funniest thing I ever saw.

funny (おかしな) [形] causing laughter or amusement

今まで見た中で一番おかしなことだったよ。

I said to Marilla, ‘If Anne had been here wouldn’t she have had a laugh?’

be here (ここにいたら) [動] be present in this place

have a laugh (笑ったでしょうね) [動] laugh

マリラに言ったのよ、「アンがここにいたら笑ったでしょうね」って。

Even Marilla laughed.

マリラでさえ笑ったよ。

You know he’s a very short, fat little man with bow legs.

short (背が低い) [形] having a small height

fat (太った) [形] having too much flesh

bow legs (O脚) [名] legs that curve outward at the knees

彼は背が低くて太った、O脚の小さな男だということは知っているよね。

Well, that old pig of Mr. Harrison’s—the big, tall one—had wandered over here that day again and broke into the yard, and it got into the back porch, unbeknowns to us, and it was there when the minister appeared in the doorway.

that day (あの日) [名] the day being referred to

break into (侵入する) [動] enter forcibly

yard (庭) [名] a small area of land, often near a house, where grass, flowers, and other plants grow

get into (入り込む) [動] go into or enter

unbeknowns (知らないうちに) [副] without the knowledge of

doorway (戸口) [名] an entrance to a room through a door

あの日、ハリソンさんのあの年寄り豚が、あの大きくて背の高いやつが、またこっちに迷い込んで庭に侵入して、私たちの知らないうちに裏ポーチに入り込んで、牧師が戸口に現れたときにそこにいたんです。

It made one wild bolt to get out, but there was nowhere to bolt to except between them bow legs.

make (突進する) [動] move or cause to move quickly and suddenly

wild (狂ったように) [形] not controlled or disciplined

bolt (突進する) [動] move or cause to move quickly and suddenly

bow (O脚) [形] having legs that curve outward at the knees

豚は逃げようと狂ったように突進したんだけど、O脚の間以外に突進する場所がなかったの。

So there it went, and, being as it was so big and the minister so little, it took him clean off his feet and carried him away.

take off (浮かす) [動] remove or take away

carry away (連れ去る) [動] take away by force

だから豚は突進して、豚がとても大きくて牧師がとても小さかったから、牧師は足をすっかり浮かされて連れ去られちゃった。

His hat went one way and his cane another, just as Marilla and I got to the door.

cane (杖) [名] a stick used to assist in walking

another (もう一方) [形] used to refer to an additional person or thing of the same type as one already mentioned

just as (ちょうどその時) [接] at the exact moment that

get to (着いた) [動] arrive at

マリラと私がドアに着いたちょうどその時、彼の帽子は一方に、杖はもう一方に飛んでいった。

I’ll never forget the look of him.

彼の表情は絶対に忘れられないよ。

And that poor pig was near scared to death.

pig (豚) [名] a large, fat, domesticated mammal with a long snout and a curly tail, kept for its meat

near (死ぬほど) [副] almost

scared to death (怖がる) [動] be very frightened

そしてあのかわいそうな豚は死ぬほど怖がっていた。

I’ll never be able to read that account in the Bible of the swine that rushed madly down the steep place into the sea without seeing Mr. Harrison’s pig careering down the hill with that minister.

swine (豚) [名] a pig

rush (駆け下りる) [動] move with urgent haste

steep (急な) [形] having a sharp or nearly vertical slope

career (駆け下りる) [動] move swiftly

ハリソンさんの豚があの牧師と一緒に丘を駆け下りる姿を見ずに、聖書の中の、豚が狂ったように急な場所を海に駆け下りたという記述を読むことは絶対にできないよ。

I guess the pig thought he had the Old Boy on his back instead of inside of him.

Old Boy (悪魔) [名] the Devil

back (背中) [名] the part of the human body between the neck and the bottom of the spine

inside (中) [名] the inner part of something

豚は、自分の中にではなく、背中に悪魔がいると思ったんだと思う。

I was thankful the twins weren’t about.

be thankful (感謝する) [動] feel or show gratitude

be about (いる) [動] be present or available

双子がいなかったことに感謝した。

It wouldn’t have been the right thing for them to have seen a minister in such an undignified predicament.

undignified (威厳のない) [形] lacking dignity

predicament (苦境) [名] a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation

牧師があんなに威厳のない苦境に立たされているのを見るのは、彼らにとって好ましいことではなかっただろう。

Just before they got to the brook the minister jumped off or fell off.

just before (直前に) [副] immediately preceding

get to (着く) [動] reach a destination

jump off (飛び降りる) [動] leap from a surface

小川に着く直前に、牧師は飛び降りたか、落ちた。

The pig rushed through the brook like mad and up through the woods.

mad (狂ったように) [形] insane; crazy

up (上へ) [副] to a higher place

豚は狂ったように小川を突っ切って森の中を駆け上がった。

Marilla and I run down and helped the minister get up and brush his coat.

run down (駆け下りる) [動] go down quickly

get up (起き上がる) [動] rise from a lying, sitting, or kneeling position

brush (はたく) [動] clean by sweeping or wiping

マリラと私は駆け下りて、牧師が起き上がってコートをはたくのを手伝った。

He wasn’t hurt, but he was mad.

be hurt (怪我をする) [動] suffer physical pain or injury

be mad (怒っている) [動] angry

彼は怪我をしていなかったが、怒っていた。

He seemed to hold Marilla and me responsible for it all, though we told him the pig didn’t belong to us, and had been pestering us all summer.

hold responsible (責任があると思う) [動] to think that someone is responsible for something

belong to (のものである) [動] to be owned by

all summer (夏の間ずっと) [名] the entire summer

彼はマリラと私にすべての責任があると思っているようだった。私たちは豚は私たちのものではなく、夏の間ずっと私たちを悩ませていたと彼に言ったのだが。

Besides, what did he come to the back door for?

back door (裏口) [名] a door at the back of a building

それに、彼はなぜ裏口に来たのだろう?

You’d never have caught Mr. Allan doing that.

catch (見つける) [動] discover or notice

that (そんなこと) [代] the thing that has just been mentioned

アラン先生がそんなことをするなんてありえない。

It’ll be a long time before we get a man like Mr. Allan.

a long time (長い時間) [名] a long period of time

get (来る) [動] arrive or reach a place

アラン先生のような人が来るまでには長い時間がかかるだろう。

But it’s an ill wind that blows no good.

blow (吹き飛ばす) [動] move or be moved by the wind

good (良いこと) [名] something that is beneficial or advantageous

でも、悪い風は良いことを吹き飛ばす。

We’ve never seen hoof or hair of that pig since, and it’s my belief we never will.

hoof (ひづめ) [名] the horny covering on the end of the foot of an animal

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

will (だろう) [助] expressing the future tense

それ以来、あの豚のひづめも毛も見ていないし、これからも見ることはないだろうと思う。

“Things is pretty quiet in Avonlea.

「アヴォンリーは随分静かだ。

I don’t find Green Gables as lonesome as I expected.

グリーン・ゲイブルズは思ったほど寂しくはない。

I think I’ll start another cotton warp quilt this winter.

this winter (今年の冬) [名] the season of winter in the current year

start (始める) [動] begin doing something

cotton (綿) [名] a soft, white fibrous substance that surrounds the seeds of a tropical and subtropical plant and is used as textile fiber and thread for sewing

warp (布団) [名] a lengthwise yarn in a woven fabric

quilt (キルト) [名] a padded bed covering made of two layers of fabric with a layer of cotton, wool, or down between them

今年の冬はまた綿の布団を作り始めようと思う。

Mrs. Silas Sloane has a handsome new apple-leaf pattern.

Silas Sloane (サイラス・スローン) [名] a character in the story

handsome (りっぱな) [形] very good-looking

apple-leaf (リンゴの葉) [名] the leaf of an apple tree

pattern (模様) [名] a repeated decorative design

サイラス・スローン夫人はりっぱな新しいリンゴの葉の模様を持っている。

“When I feel that I must have some excitement I read the murder trials in that Boston paper my niece sends me.

excitement (刺激) [名] the state of being excited

murder (殺人) [名] the unlawful killing of another human being with malice aforethought

trial (裁判) [名] a formal examination of evidence before a judge, and typically before a jury, in order to decide guilt in a case of criminal or civil proceedings

「何か刺激が欲しいと思うと、姪が送ってくれるボストンの新聞の殺人事件の裁判の記事を読むの。

I never used to do it, but they’re real interesting.

never used to (以前は~しなかった) [助] not do something in the past

real (とても) [副] very

以前はそんなことしなかったけど、とても面白いのよ。

The States must be an awful place.

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

アメリカはひどい場所に違いない。

I hope you’ll never go there, Anne.

アン、あなたは絶対にあそこに行かないでね。

But the way girls roam over the earth now is something terrible.

roam (放浪する) [動] travel aimlessly or unsystematically

earth (世界) [名] the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

something (ひどいもの) [名] a thing that is not specified or identified

でも、最近の娘たちの世界を放浪する様子はひどいものよ。

It always makes me think of Satan in the Book of Job, going to and fro and walking up and down.

make one think of (思い出させる) [動] cause one to remember

Book of Job (ヨブ記) [名] the 18th book of the Old Testament

Satan (サタン) [名] the supreme spirit of evil

go to and fro (行ったり来たりする) [動] move back and forth

walk up and down (上ったり下りたりする) [動] move up and down

いつもヨブ記のサタンを思い出させるよ、あちこち行ったり来たり、上ったり下りたり。

I don’t believe the Lord ever intended it, that’s what.

Lord (主) [名] God

主がそれを意図したなんて信じられないよ。

“Davy has been pretty good since you went away.

pretty good (とても良い) [形] very good

「デイビーはあなたがいなくなってから、とても良い子にしているよ。

One day he was bad and Marilla punished him by making him wear Dora’s apron all day, and then he went and cut all Dora’s aprons up.

be bad (悪いことをする) [動] behave in a way that is not good

all day (一日中) [副] for the entire day

cut up (切り刻む) [動] cut into small pieces

ある日、彼が悪いことをしたので、マリラは彼にドラのエプロンを一日中着せるという罰を与えたら、彼はドラのエプロンを全部切り刻んでしまったのよ。

I spanked him for that and then he went and chased my rooster to death.

spank (叩く) [動] slap with the open hand

chase (追いかける) [動] go after someone or something in order to catch or attack them

death (死) [名] the end of all life in an organism

私が彼を叩いたら、彼は私の雄鶏を追いかけて死なせてしまったのよ。

“The MacPhersons have moved down to my place.

move down (引っ越す) [動] change one's place of residence

「マクファーソン一家が私のところへ引っ越してきたのよ。

She’s a great housekeeper and very particular.

housekeeper (家事) [名] a person who manages a household

particular (几帳面な) [形] having or showing a great deal of care about details

彼女は家事も上手で、とても几帳面なのよ。

She’s rooted all my June lilies up because she says they make a garden look so untidy.

root up (抜く) [動] pull out by the roots

June lily (六月のユリ) [名] a type of lily that blooms in June

garden (庭) [名] a piece of land where plants (such as flowers or vegetables) are grown

untidy (だらしなく見える) [形] not neat or tidy

彼女は私の六月のユリを全部抜いてしまったのよ。庭がだらしなく見えるからだって。

Thomas set them lilies out when we were married.

set out (植える) [動] to plant

lily (ユリ) [名] a plant with large, showy flowers

トーマスが結婚した時に植えたユリなのよ。

Her husband seems a nice sort of a man, but she can’t get over being an old maid, that’s what.

can't get over (抜けない) [動] be unable to recover from

old maid (独身時代) [名] a woman who has never married, especially an elderly one

彼女の夫はいい人のようだが、彼女は独身時代の癖が抜けない、そういうことよ。

“Don’t study too hard, and be sure and put your winter underclothes on as soon as the weather gets cool.

hard (一生懸命) [副] with a great deal of effort

weather (天気) [名] the state of the atmosphere at a particular time and place

get cool (寒くなる) [動] become cold

「勉強のしすぎはよくないよ。寒くなったらすぐに冬物の下着を着るようにしなさい。

Marilla worries a lot about you, but I tell her you’ve got a lot more sense than I ever thought you would have at one time, and that you’ll be all right.”

worry (心配する) [動] feel or show concern or anxiety

a lot (とても) [副] very much

a lot more (ずっと) [副] much more

sense (分別) [名] a sane and realistic attitude to situations and problems

マリラはあなたのことをとても心配しているけど、私はあなたは私が思っていたよりもずっと分別があるし、大丈夫だと彼女に言っているよ。」

Davy’s letter plunged into a grievance at the start.

plunge into (不満ばかりだった) [動] to become suddenly and deeply involved in something

grievance (不満) [名] a feeling of resentment or injustice

デイビーの手紙は最初から不満ばかりだった。

“Dear anne, please write and tell marilla not to tie me to the rale of the bridge when I go fishing the boys make fun of me when she does.

go fishing (釣りに行く) [動] go to a place to catch fish

make fun of (からかう) [動] ridicule or make jokes about

「親愛なるアン、私が釣りに行く時、橋の欄干に私を縛り付けないようにマリラに手紙を書いて伝えてください。

Its awful lonesome here without you but grate fun in school.

but (けど) [接] used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously

grate (すごく) [形] very good or pleasing

あなたがいなくてとても寂しいけど、学校はすごく楽しい。

Jane andrews is crosser than you.

cross (怒りっぽい) [形] angry or annoyed

ジェーン・アンドリュースはあなたより怒りっぽい。

I scared mrs. lynde with a jacky lantern last nite.

scare (怖がらせる) [動] cause to be frightened

jack-o'-lantern (ジャック・オー・ランタン) [名] a pumpkin with a face carved out of it

昨日の夜、ジャック・オー・ランタンでリンド夫人を怖がらせた。

She was offel mad and she was mad cause I chased her old rooster round the yard till he fell down ded.

offel (ひどく) [形] very bad or serious

mad (怒っている) [形] angry

rooster (雄鶏) [名] an adult male chicken

fall down (倒れる) [動] move quickly from a higher to a lower position, e.g. by losing one's balance

ded (死んだ) [形] no longer alive

彼女はひどく怒っていたし、彼女が怒っていたのは、私が彼女の年老いた雄鶏を庭で追いかけ回して、彼が死んで倒れるまで追いかけ回したからだ。

I didn’t mean to make him fall down ded.

mean to (つもりである) [動] have as one's intention or objective

彼を死んで倒れさせるつもりはなかった。

What made him die, anne, I want to know.

make (死なせる) [動] cause to happen

want (知りたい) [動] feel a need or a wish for

何が彼を死なせたのか、アン、知りたい。

mrs. lynde threw him into the pig pen she mite of sold him to mr.

throw (放り込む) [動] propel through the air with a rapid movement of the arm and hand

pig pen (豚小屋) [名] a pen for pigs

sell (売る) [動] give or hand over in exchange for money

リンド夫人は彼を豚小屋に放り込んで、彼をベリーさんに売ったかもしれない。

blair.

blair (ブレア) [名] a surname

ブレア。

mr. blair is giving 50 sense apeace for good ded roosters now.

give (払う) [動] transfer something to someone

sense (セント) [名] a unit of money equal to 1/100 of a dollar

ブレアさんは今、良い死んだ雄鶏に50セント払っている。

I herd mrs. lynde asking the minister to pray for her.

herd (聞いた) [動] perceive with the ear

pray (祈る) [動] address a prayer to God or another deity

リンド夫人が牧師に彼女のために祈るように頼んでいるのを聞いた。

What did she do that was so bad, anne, I want to know.

bad (悪い) [形] of poor quality or a low standard

彼女がそんなに悪いことをしたって、アン、知りたいよ。

I’ve got a kite with a magnificent tail, anne.

kite (凧) [名] a light construction of wood or cloth with a frame and string that is flown in the air

tail (尾) [名] the posterior prolongation of the body of an animal

magnificent (立派な) [形] very impressive or very good

アン、私は立派な尾のついた凧を持っているんだ。

Milty bolter told me a grate story in school yesterday.

story (話) [名] a tale or account of a series of events, true or fictional

昨日学校でミルティ・ボルターは私に素晴らしい話をしてくれた。

it is troo.

it (本当だ) [代] the thing or animal that is near you or that you are talking about

troo (本当) [形] being in accordance with fact or reality

本当だ。

old Joe Mosey and Leon were playing cards one nite last week in the woods.

Joe Mosey (ジョー・モージー) [名] a person's name

Leon (レオン) [名] a person's name

play cards (トランプをする) [動] play a game with playing cards

one nite (ある夜) [名] one night

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

in the woods (森の中で) [前] in a wooded area

先週ある夜、年寄りのジョー・モージーとレオンが森の中でトランプをやっていたんだって。

The cards were on a stump and a big black man bigger than the trees come along and grabbed the cards and the stump and disapered with a noys like thunder.

card (カード) [名] a piece of thick, stiff paper or thin pasteboard, especially one used for writing or printing on

stump (切り株) [名] the part of a tree that remains standing after the main part has been cut down

come along (やってくる) [動] to accompany someone

grab (つかむ) [動] to grip suddenly and forcibly

thunder (雷) [名] the loud noise caused by lightning

カードは切り株の上に置いてあったんだけど、木よりも大きな黒い男がやってきて、カードと切り株をつかんで、雷のような音を立てて消えちゃったんだ。

Ill bet they were skared.

bet (きっと) [動] be certain or sure about something

be scared (怖がる) [動] be afraid or frightened

きっと怖かっただろうね。

Milty says the black man was the old harry.

Milty (ミルティ) [名] a male given name

harry (悪魔) [名] the Devil

ミルティは、黒い男は悪魔だったんだって。

was he, anne, I want to know.

アン、そうだったのかな、知りたいな。

Mr. kimball over at spenservale is very sick and will have to go to the hospitable.

Mr. (さん) [名] a title used before a man's surname

kimball (キムボール) [名] a surname

over (向こう) [副] to or on the other side of something

spenservale (スペンサーヴェイル) [名] a place name

sick (具合が悪い) [形] affected by illness

スペンサーヴェイルのキムボールさんがとても具合が悪くて、病院に行かなければならないんだ。

please excuse me while I ask marilla if thats spelled rite.

excuse (許す) [動] to forgive someone for something

spell (つづる) [動] to write or say the letters that form a word in the correct order

rite (正しい) [形] correct or proper

スペルが正しいかマリラに聞くので、ちょっと待ってくださいね。

Marilla says its the silem he has to go to not the other place.

マリラは、彼は病院に行かなければならないと言っています。

He thinks he has a snake inside of him.

彼は自分の体の中に蛇がいると思っている。

whats it like to have a snake inside of you, anne.

what's it like (どんな感じ) [名] what is the nature or quality of something

have a snake (蛇がいる) [動] have a snake

体の中に蛇がいるってどんな感じ?

I want to know.

知りたいな。

mrs. lawrence bell is sick to.

lawrence bell (ローレンス・ベル) [名] a person's name

be sick (病気である) [動] be ill

ローレンス・ベル夫人も病気です。

mrs. lynde says that all that is the matter with her is that she thinks too much about her insides.”

リンデ夫人は彼女の病気は自分の体の中のことを考えすぎることだけだと言っていますよ。」

“I wonder,” said Anne, as she folded up her letters, “what Mrs. Lynde would think of Philippa.”

wonder (知りたい) [動] feel curious about

fold up (折りたたむ) [動] bend (something) over on itself so that one part lies on top of another

「リンデ夫人がフィリッパのことをどう思うか知りたいよ」とアンは手紙を折りたたみながら言った。

Chapter VI: In the Park

第六章: 公園で

“What are you going to do with yourselves today, girls?” asked Philippa, popping into Anne’s room one Saturday afternoon.

what are you going to do (何をするの) [他] what do you plan to do

pop into (飛び込む) [動] come or go into or out of a place quickly or briefly

Anne's room (アンの部屋) [名] the room that belongs to Anne

one Saturday afternoon (ある土曜日の午後) [名] the afternoon of a particular Saturday

「今日、何をするの?」とフィリッパはある土曜日の午後、アンの部屋に飛び込んできた。

“We are going for a walk in the park,” answered Anne.

go for a walk (散歩する) [動] walk for exercise or pleasure

「公園を散歩するつもりよ」とアンは答えた。

“I ought to stay in and finish my blouse.

stay in (家にいる) [動] remain indoors

finish (仕上げる) [動] bring to an end; complete

「家にいてブラウスを仕上げるべきなんだけど。

But I couldn’t sew on a day like this.

でも、こんな日に縫い物なんてできないよ。

There’s something in the air that gets into my blood and makes a sort of glory in my soul.

blood (血) [名] the red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of people and vertebrate animals

空気の中に何かがあって、それが私の血に入り込んで、私の魂に栄光のようなものを作り出すの。

My fingers would twitch and I’d sew a crooked seam.

twitch (ピクピクする) [動] make a short, sudden, jerking movement

指がピクピクして、曲がった縫い目になってしまうよ。

So it’s ho for the park and the pines.”

だから、公園と松の木に向かって出発よ」

“Does ‘we’ include any one but yourself and Priscilla?”

include (含まれる) [動] comprise or contain as a part

but (以外に) [前] other than

yourself (あなた) [代] the person being addressed

「私たち」にはあなたとプリシラ以外に誰か含まれてる?

“Yes, it includes Gilbert and Charlie, and we’ll be very glad if it will include you, also.”

「ええ、ギルバートとチャーリーも含まれてるよ、あなたも含まれたらとても嬉しいよ」

“But,” said Philippa dolefully, “if I go I’ll have to be gooseberry, and that will be a new experience for Philippa Gordon.”

gooseberry (お邪魔虫) [名] a person who is unwanted in a social situation

「でも」とフィリッパは悲しそうに言った、「もし私が行ったら、私はお邪魔虫になるよ、それはフィリッパ・ゴードンにとって新しい経験になるよ」

“Well, new experiences are broadening.

broaden (広げる) [動] make or become wider

「まあ、新しい経験は視野を広げるよ。

Come along, and you’ll be able to sympathize with all poor souls who have to play gooseberry often.

come along (一緒に行く) [動] accompany someone

sympathize (同情する) [動] feel or express sympathy

poor soul (哀れな魂) [名] a person who is in a difficult or unfortunate situation

play gooseberry (お邪魔虫を演じる) [動] be a third person in a group of two people, especially two lovers, who would prefer to be alone

一緒に行きましょう、そうすればあなたはよくお邪魔虫を演じなければならないすべての哀れな魂に同情することができるでしょう。

But where are all the victims?”

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

でも、犠牲者はみんなどこにいるの?」

“Oh, I was tired of them all and simply couldn’t be bothered with any of them today.

be tired of (飽き飽きする) [動] be bored with

couldn't be bothered with (構ってられない) [動] not be interested in

「ああ、私は彼らみんなに飽き飽きして、今日は誰にも構ってられなかったよ。

Besides, I’ve been feeling a little blue—just a pale, elusive azure.

feel blue (憂鬱な気分) [動] be sad or unhappy

azure (青い) [形] of a sky-blue color

その上、私は少し憂鬱な気分だったのよ、ただ青白い、とらえどころのない青い気分。

It isn’t serious enough for anything darker.

それより暗い色になるほど深刻ではないよ。

I wrote Alec and Alonzo last week.

私は先週アレックとアロンゾに手紙を書いた。

I put the letters into envelopes and addressed them, but I didn’t seal them up.

envelope (封筒) [名] a flat paper container with a sealable flap used to enclose a letter or document

address (宛名) [名] the location of a person's home or business

seal (封をする) [動] close or fasten securely

私は手紙を封筒に入れて宛名を書いたが、封はしていない。

That evening something funny happened.

that evening (その夜) [名] the evening of the day being discussed

something funny (おかしなことが) [名] something that is amusing or comical

その夜、おかしなことが起こった。

That is, Alec would think it funny, but Alonzo wouldn’t be likely to.

that is (つまり) [副] in other words; to put it differently

be likely to (そうは思わないかもしれない) [動] be probable or expected

つまり、アレックはそれを面白いと思うだろうけど、アロンゾはそうは思わないかもしれない。

I was in a hurry, so I snatched Alec’s letter—as I thought—out of the envelope and scribbled down a postscript.

be in a hurry (急ぐ) [動] be in a rush

snatch (取り出す) [動] grab something suddenly or quickly

scribble (走り書きする) [動] write or draw carelessly or hurriedly

私は急いでいたので、アレックの手紙を封筒から取り出し、追伸を走り書きした。

Then I mailed both letters.

then (それから) [副] after that; afterwards

mail (投函する) [動] send a letter or parcel by post

それから私は両方の手紙を投函した。

I got Alonzo’s reply this morning.

reply (返事) [名] an answer or response

今朝、アロンゾからの返事が来た。

Girls, I had put that postscript to his letter and he was furious.

put (書いてしまう) [動] to write or express something in a particular way

furious (激怒している) [形] extremely angry

皆さん、私は彼の手紙に追伸を書いてしまったので、彼は激怒していた。

Of course he’ll get over it—and I don’t care if he doesn’t—but it spoiled my day.

get over (乗り越える) [動] recover from

don't care (構わない) [動] be indifferent to

もちろん彼はそれを乗り越えるだろうし、乗り越えなくても構わないのだが、私の一日は台無しになった。

So I thought I’d come to you darlings to get cheered up.

cheer up (元気を出す) [動] become more cheerful or optimistic

だから、元気を出そうと思って、皆さんのところに来たの。

After the football season opens I won’t have any spare Saturday afternoons.

football season (フットボールのシーズン) [名] the time of year when football games are played

open (始まる) [動] start or begin

Saturday afternoon (土曜日の午後) [名] the time from noon to evening on the day of the week before Sunday and following Friday

フットボールのシーズンが始まったら、土曜日の午後は空きがなくなる。

I adore football.

私はフットボールが大好きだ。

I’ve got the most gorgeous cap and sweater striped in Redmond colors to wear to the games.

get (買う) [動] obtain by purchase

gorgeous (素敵な) [形] very beautiful or attractive

cap (帽子) [名] a head covering with a brim and no earflaps

sweater (セーター) [名] a pullover garment made of wool or other warm fabric

stripe (ストライプ) [名] a long, narrow band of a different color or texture from the rest of the surface

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

game (試合) [名] a contest with rules to determine a winner

試合に着ていくために、レドモンドの色のストライプが入ったとても素敵な帽子とセーターを買った。

To be sure, a little way off I’ll look like a walking barber’s pole.

a little way off (少し離れたところ) [名] a short distance away

barber (理髪師) [名] a person who cuts men's hair and shaves or trims beards

pole (看板) [名] a long thin piece of wood or metal

確かに、少し離れたところから見ると、歩く理髪店の看板のように見えるだろう。

Do you know that that Gilbert of yours has been elected Captain of the Freshman football team?”

do you know (知っている) [動] be aware of

that that (あの) [限] the one mentioned before

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

has been elected (選ばれた) [動] have been chosen

Captain (キャプテン) [名] the leader of a team

football team (フットボールチーム) [名] a group of players forming one side in a football game

あなたのギルバートが新入生フットボールチームのキャプテンに選ばれたのを知っている?」

“Yes, he told us so last evening,” said Priscilla, seeing that outraged Anne would not answer.

last evening (昨日の夕方) [名] the evening of the previous day

outraged (怒った) [形] very angry

「ええ、昨日の夕方彼がそう言っていました」とプリシラは答えた。怒ったアンが答えようとしないのを見て。

“He and Charlie were down.

be down (来ていた) [動] to be in a lower place

「彼とチャーリーが来ていたよ。

We knew they were coming, so we painstakingly put out of sight or out of reach all Miss Ada’s cushions.

put out of sight (見えないようにする) [動] hide

put out of reach (手の届かないようにする) [動] make inaccessible

彼らが来ることは分かっていたので、私たちは苦労してエイダさんのクッションをすべて見えないように、あるいは手の届かないようにした。

That very elaborate one with the raised embroidery I dropped on the floor in the corner behind the chair it was on.

raise (浮き彫りの) [動] cause to rise

embroidery (刺繍) [名] the art or process of forming decorative patterns by sewing on fabric

corner (隅) [名] the area or space where two or more sides or edges meet

chair (椅子) [名] a seat with a back, usually for one person

あのとても手の込んだ、浮き彫りの刺繍の入ったクッションは、置いてあった椅子の後ろの隅の床に落とした。

I thought it would be safe there.

safe (安全) [形] free from danger or risk; not likely to cause or lead to harm, injury, or loss

そこなら安全だろうと思った。

But would you believe it?

would (だろうか) [助] used to express a polite request

でも信じられる?

Charlie Sloane made for that chair, noticed the cushion behind it, solemnly fished it up, and sat on it the whole evening.

make for (座る) [動] go towards

fish up (拾い上げる) [動] pick up

sit on (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

whole (ずっと) [形] all of; the entire amount of

チャーリー・スローンはあの椅子に座り、後ろのクッションに気づいて、厳粛にそれを拾い上げ、その夜ずっとその上に座っていた。

Such a wreck of a cushion as it was!

such a wreck (あんなにボロボロ) [名] a very bad condition

あんなにボロボロのクッションだったのに!

Poor Miss Ada asked me today, still smiling, but oh, so reproachfully, why I had allowed it to be sat upon.

reproachfully (非難がましく) [副] in a way that expresses disapproval

かわいそうなエイダさんは今日、まだ笑顔で、でも、とても非難がましく、なぜ座らせたのかと私に尋ねた。

I told her I hadn’t—that it was a matter of predestination coupled with inveterate Sloanishness and I wasn’t a match for both combined.”

hadn't (しなかった) [助] had not

predestination (運命) [名] the doctrine that God has foreordained all things

couple (相まって) [動] join or connect

inveterate (根っからの) [形] having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change

match (相手) [名] a person or thing equal or similar to another in some respect

私はそうしなかったと彼女に言った。それは運命と根っからのスローンらしさが相まって起こったことで、私はその両方を合わせた相手ではなかった。」

“Miss Ada’s cushions are really getting on my nerves,” said Anne.

get on one's nerves (参る) [動] to annoy or irritate someone

「エイダさんのクッションには本当に参っちゃうよ」とアンは言った。

“She finished two new ones last week, stuffed and embroidered within an inch of their lives.

stuff (詰め物をする) [動] fill tightly with something

embroider (刺繍する) [動] decorate with needlework

「彼女は先週、新しいのを二つ仕上げたの。ぎゅうぎゅうに詰め物をして、刺繍を施して。

There being absolutely no other cushionless place to put them she stood them up against the wall on the stair landing.

absolutely (全く) [副] completely; totally

no other (他にない) [限] not any other

stand up (立てかける) [動] be in or assume a standing position

stair landing (階段の踊り場) [名] a platform between two flights of stairs

置く場所が他に全くなかったので、彼女は階段の踊り場の壁に立てかけたのよ。

They topple over half the time and if we come up or down the stairs in the dark we fall over them.

topple over (倒れる) [動] fall over

half the time (半分) [名] half of the time

go down (下りる) [動] move from a higher to a lower position

fall over (つまずく) [動] trip and fall

半分は倒れちゃって、暗闇で階段を上り下りすると、その上につまずいちゃうの。

Last Sunday, when Dr. Davis prayed for all those exposed to the perils of the sea, I added in thought ‘and for all those who live in houses where cushions are loved not wisely but too well!’

last Sunday (先週の日曜日) [名] the Sunday before the present one

Dr. Davis (デイビス先生) [名] a doctor named Davis

peril (危険) [名] a situation that is very dangerous

thought (心) [名] the mind or the intellect

先週の日曜日、デイビス先生が海の危険にさらされている人々のために祈ったとき、私は心の中で「そしてクッションが賢く愛されているのではなく、あまりにも愛されている家に住んでいるすべての人のために」と付け加えました。

There! we’re ready, and I see the boys coming through Old St. John’s.

there (さあ) [副] used to express satisfaction or relief

be ready (準備ができる) [動] be prepared or available for use

さあ、準備ができたよ。男の子たちがオールド・セント・ジョンズからやってくるよ。

Do you cast in your lot with us, Phil?”

cast in one's lot with (運命を共にする) [動] to join with others in a particular situation or enterprise

あなたも私たちと運命を共にするの、フィル?」

“I’ll go, if I can walk with Priscilla and Charlie.

「プリシラとチャーリーと歩けるなら行くよ。

That will be a bearable degree of gooseberry.

bearable (我慢できる) [形] able to be endured

我慢できる程度の邪魔者になるでしょう。

That Gilbert of yours is a darling, Anne, but why does he go around so much with Goggle-eyes?”

darling (素敵な人) [名] a person who is very much loved

go around (一緒にいる) [動] be in the company of

Goggle-eyes (目が飛び出た子) [名] a person with bulging eyes

あなたのギルバートは素敵な人ね、アン、でもどうして彼はあんなに目が飛び出た子といつも一緒にいるの?」

Anne stiffened.

stiffen (身を固くする) [動] become rigid or stiff

アンは身を固くした。

She had no great liking for Charlie Sloane;

have no great liking for (あまり好きではなかった) [動] not like very much

彼女はチャーリー・スローンはあまり好きではなかった。

but he was of Avonlea, so no outsider had any business to laugh at him.

be of (出身である) [動] be a member of

でも彼はアヴォンリー出身なので、よそ者が彼を笑う権利はない。

“Charlie and Gilbert have always been friends,” she said coldly.

have always been (ずっと~だ) [動] have been for a long time

coldly (冷たく) [副] in a cold manner

「チャーリーとギルバートはずっと友達なのよ」と彼女は冷たく言った。

“Charlie is a nice boy.

「チャーリーはいい子よ。

He’s not to blame for his eyes.”

blame (せい) [名] responsibility for a fault or wrong

彼の目は彼のせいではないよ」

“Don’t tell me that! He is!

don't (いけない) [助] do not

he (彼) [代] the man being discussed

「そんなこと言わないで! 彼は!

He must have done something dreadful in a previous existence to be punished with such eyes.

must have done (したに違いない) [助] be very likely to have done

previous (前世) [形] existing or happening before in time or order

be punished (罰せられる) [動] inflict a penalty or sanction on (someone) as retribution for an offense

彼は前世で何か恐ろしいことをして、こんな目で罰せられてるに違いないよ。

Pris and I are going to have such sport with him this afternoon.

Pris (プリス) [名] a female given name

have such sport (とても楽しい時間を過ごす) [動] have a lot of fun

プリスと私は今日の午後彼ととても楽しい時間を過ごすつもりよ。

We’ll make fun of him to his face and he’ll never know it.”

to one's face (面前で) [副] in front of someone

私たちは彼の面前で彼をからかうつもりだけど、彼は絶対に気づかないよ。」

Doubtless, “the abandoned P’s,” as Anne called them, did carry out their amiable intentions.

Doubtless (間違いなく) [副] without doubt; certainly

abandoned (見捨てられた) [形] having been deserted or left

P (P) [名] the 16th letter of the English alphabet

carry out (実行する) [動] to perform or complete

intention (意図) [名] an aim or plan

アンが呼ぶところの「見捨てられたPたち」は、間違いなくその愛すべき意図を実行した。

But Sloane was blissfully ignorant;

blissfully (至福の) [副] in a very happy way

ignorant (無知) [形] lacking knowledge or awareness in general

しかし、スローンには至福の無知があった。

he thought he was quite a fine fellow to be walking with two such coeds, especially Philippa Gordon, the class beauty and belle.

beauty (美人) [名] a person who is very attractive

belle (人気者) [名] a woman who is very attractive and popular

彼は、自分がこんな二人の女子学生、特にクラスの美人で人気者のフィリッパ・ゴードンと歩いているなんて、自分はなんてすばらしい男なんだと思った。

It must surely impress Anne.

impress (感動する) [動] affect someone deeply

アンはきっと感動するに違いない。

She would see that some people appreciated him at his real value.

see (知る) [動] get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally

real value (正当な価値) [名] the true worth of something

彼女は、彼を正当に評価する人がいることを知るだろう。

Gilbert and Anne loitered a little behind the others, enjoying the calm, still beauty of the autumn afternoon under the pines of the park, on the road that climbed and twisted round the harbor shore.

loiter (歩く) [動] walk slowly and aimlessly

the others (他の人) [名] the remaining people

calm (穏やか) [形] not stormy or turbulent

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

round (周り) [前] on every side of

ギルバートとアンは、港の岸辺を登り、曲がりくねった道の公園の松の木の下で、秋の午後の穏やかで静かな美しさを楽しみながら、他の人より少し遅れて歩いた。

“The silence here is like a prayer, isn’t it?” said Anne, her face upturned to the shining sky.

upturn (見上げる) [動] turn upwards

「ここの静けさは祈りみたいね」とアンは輝く空を見上げながら言った。

“How I love the pines!

「松の木が大好き!

They seem to strike their roots deep into the romance of all the ages.

strike (根を下ろす) [動] to take root

彼らはあらゆる時代のロマンスに深く根を下ろしているようだ。

It is so comforting to creep away now and then for a good talk with them.

creep away (忍び寄る) [動] move slowly and carefully, especially in order to avoid being seen or heard

now and then (時々) [副] occasionally; from time to time

good talk (ゆっくり話す) [名] a conversation that is enjoyable or interesting

時々、彼らとゆっくり話すために忍び寄るのはとても心地よい。

I always feel so happy out here.”

happy (幸せ) [形] feeling or showing pleasure or contentment

私はいつもここでとても幸せを感じる。」

“‘And so in mountain solitudes o’ertaken As by some spell divine, Their cares drop from them like the needles shaken From out the gusty pine,’”

mountain (山) [名] a large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level or a large steep hill

solitude (孤独) [名] the state of being alone

divine (神) [形] of or relating to a god

care (心配) [名] worry, anxiety, or concern

drop (落ちる) [動] fall or cause to fall

needle (針) [名] a small, thin, sharp-pointed piece of metal with a hole at one end for thread

「『そして、山の孤独の中で、神の呪文のように、彼らの心配は、松の木から吹き飛ばされた針のように落ちていく』」

quoted Gilbert.

とギルバートは引用した。

“They make our little ambitions seem rather petty, don’t they, Anne?”

make (見せる) [動] cause to appear

petty (小さい) [形] of little importance; trivial

don't (ね) [助] used in questions and negative statements

「彼らは私たちの小さな野心をかなり小さく見せているね、アン?」

“I think, if ever any great sorrow came to me, I would come to the pines for comfort,” said Anne dreamily.

sorrow (悲しみ) [名] a feeling of deep distress caused by loss, disappointment, or other misfortune suffered by oneself or others

「もし私に大きな悲しみが訪れたとしても、私は慰めを求めて松の木のところに来るだろうと思う」とアンは夢見心地に言った。

“I hope no great sorrow ever will come to you, Anne,” said Gilbert, who could not connect the idea of sorrow with the vivid, joyous creature beside him, unwitting that those who can soar to the highest heights can also plunge to the deepest depths, and that the natures which enjoy most keenly are those which also suffer most sharply.

connect (結びつける) [動] join or fasten together

vivid (生き生きとした) [形] producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind

joyous (陽気な) [形] feeling or showing great happiness

unwitting (知らない) [形] not knowing or realizing something

soar (舞い上がる) [動] fly or rise high in the air

plunge (落ち込む) [動] fall or move suddenly and rapidly

depth (深いところ) [名] the distance from the top to the bottom of something

keenly (鋭く) [副] in an enthusiastic or eager way

suffer (苦しむ) [動] experience or be subjected to something bad or unpleasant

「アン、君に大きな悲しみが訪れることがないように願っているよ」とギルバートは言った。彼は悲しみという考えを、自分のそばにいる生き生きとした陽気な生き物と結びつけることができず、最も高いところまで舞い上がることができる人は最も深いところまで落ち込むことができること、そして最も鋭く楽しむことができる性質は最も鋭く苦しむことができる性質であることを知らなかった。

“But there must—sometime,” mused Anne.

sometime (いつか) [副] at some unspecified or unknown time in the future

「でも、いつかは来るかもしれない」とアンは考え込んだ。

“Life seems like a cup of glory held to my lips just now.

cup (杯) [名] a small container with a handle, used for drinking from

hold (当てる) [動] keep or maintain in a specified state, position, or course

「人生は今、私の唇に当てられた栄光の杯のようだ。

But there must be some bitterness in it—there is in every cup.

しかし、そこには苦味があるに違いない。どの杯にも苦味はある。

I shall taste mine some day.

taste (味わう) [動] to experience the flavor of

いつか私は自分の苦味を味わうだろう。

Well, I hope I shall be strong and brave to meet it.

strong (強い) [形] having the power to perform well or to withstand

その時は、強く勇敢に立ち向かいたいと思う。

And I hope it won’t be through my own fault that it will come.

through (によって) [前] by means of

fault (過ち) [名] a mistake or error

そして、それが自分の過ちによって起こらないことを願っている。

Do you remember what Dr. Davis said last Sunday evening—that the sorrows God sent us brought comfort and strength with them, while the sorrows we brought on ourselves, through folly or wickedness, were by far the hardest to bear?

last Sunday evening (先週の日曜日の夕方) [名] the evening of the Sunday before the current one

folly (愚かさ) [名] foolishness; lack of good sense or judgment

wickedness (邪悪さ) [名] the quality of being evil or morally wrong

デイビス先生が先週の日曜日の夕方におっしゃったことを覚えている? 神が私たちに送った悲しみは慰めと強さをもたらす一方で、愚かさや邪悪さによって私たち自身が招いた悲しみは、耐え難いものであるということ。

But we mustn’t talk of sorrow on an afternoon like this.

でも、こんな午後には悲しみの話はしてはいけないよ。

It’s meant for the sheer joy of living, isn’t it?”

sheer (純粋な) [形] nothing other than; unmixed with anything else

生きる喜びを味わうためにあるのよ」

“If I had my way I’d shut everything out of your life but happiness and pleasure, Anne,” said Gilbert in the tone that meant “danger ahead.”

have one's way (思い通りになる) [動] get what one wants

shut out (締め出す) [動] exclude or reject

happiness (幸福) [名] the state of being happy

pleasure (喜び) [名] a feeling of satisfaction or enjoyment

danger (危険) [名] the possibility of suffering harm or injury

「もし私の思い通りになるなら、アン、私は君の人生から幸福と喜び以外のすべてを締め出したい」とギルバートは「危険が迫っている」ことを意味する口調で言った。

“Then you would be very unwise,” rejoined Anne hastily.

unwise (賢くない) [形] foolish or ill-advised

rejoin (答える) [動] say something in reply

hastily (急いで) [副] quickly and carelessly

「それはとても賢くないよ」とアンは急いで答えた。

“I’m sure no life can be properly developed and rounded out without some trial and sorrow—though I suppose it is only when we are pretty comfortable that we admit it.

properly (正しく) [副] in a correct manner

round out (完成する) [動] to make or become complete or perfect

trial (試練) [名] a test of the quality of something

comfortable (快適な) [形] providing physical ease and relaxation

「どんな人生も、試練や悲しみなしに正しく成長し、完成することはできないと思うよ。でも、それを認めるのは、私たちがかなり快適な時だけだと思う。

Come—the others have got to the pavilion and are beckoning to us.”

others (みんな) [名] the remaining people or things

pavilion (パビリオン) [名] a large tent

beckon (手招きする) [動] signal with a gesture

さあ、みんなパビリオンに着いて、手招きしているよ」

They all sat down in the little pavilion to watch an autumn sunset of deep red fire and pallid gold.

deep (真っ赤な) [形] having a specified quality to a great or intense degree

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

fire (火) [名] the state or fact of burning

pallid (淡い) [形] lacking in color

彼らは皆、小さなパビリオンに座って、真っ赤な火と淡い金色の秋の夕日を眺めた。

To their left lay Kingsport, its roofs and spires dim in their shroud of violet smoke.

to the left (左手) [名] the direction that is on the same side of your body as your left hand

lie (ある) [動] be in or assume a horizontal or resting position

roof (屋根) [名] the structure forming the upper covering of a building or vehicle

spire (尖塔) [名] a tall, narrow tower on a building, typically a church or cathedral, typically forming a tapering point at the top of a structure

dim (ぼんやり) [形] not bright or distinct

shroud (覆う) [名] a length of cloth or an enveloping garment in which a dead person is wrapped for burial

smoke (煙) [名] a visible suspension of carbon or other particles in the air, typically one emitted from a burning substance

彼らの左手にはキングスポートがあり、その屋根と尖塔は紫色の煙に覆われてぼんやりとしていた。

To their right lay the harbor, taking on tints of rose and copper as it stretched out into the sunset.

to the right (右手) [名] the right-hand side

lay (ある) [動] be in a specified state or condition

take on (帯びる) [動] assume or acquire

tint (色合い) [名] a shade or variety of a color

copper (銅色) [名] a shade of orange

stretch out (伸びる) [動] extend one's body or a part of it

彼らの右手には港があり、夕日に向かって伸びるにつれてバラ色と銅色に染まっていった。

Before them the water shimmered, satin smooth and silver gray, and beyond, clean shaven William’s Island loomed out of the mist, guarding the town like a sturdy bulldog.

shimmer (きらめく) [動] shine with a soft light

smooth (滑らか) [形] having a surface without roughness or projections

silver (シルバー) [名] a white precious metal

gray (グレー) [名] a color intermediate between black and white

shaven (剃られた) [形] having had the hair removed from the face or head

loom (現れる) [動] appear in an impressive or awesome manner

guard (守る) [動] watch over in order to protect or control

sturdy (頑丈な) [形] strong and solid

bulldog (ブルドッグ) [名] a sturdy, heavily built dog with a short neck and powerful jaws

彼らの前では水がきらめき、サテンのように滑らかでシルバーグレーで、その向こうにはきれいに剃られたウィリアム島が霧の中から現れ、頑丈なブルドッグのように町を守っていた。

Its lighthouse beacon flared through the mist like a baleful star, and was answered by another in the far horizon.

lighthouse (灯台) [名] a tower or other structure that emits a light or radio beacon to warn ships at sea

beacon (光) [名] a light or other signal that warns or guides

flare (輝く) [動] to burn with a sudden intensity

baleful (不吉な) [形] harmful or malignant in intent or effect

answer (応える) [動] to reply to

horizon (地平線) [名] the line at which the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet

その灯台の光は、霧の中を不吉な星のように輝き、遠くの地平線にある別の灯台の光に応えた。

“Did you ever see such a strong-looking place?” asked Philippa.

strong-looking (頑丈そうな) [形] appearing to be strong

「こんな頑丈そうな場所を見たことある?」とフィリッパは尋ねた。

“I don’t want William’s Island especially, but I’m sure I couldn’t get it if I did.

William's Island (ウィリアム島) [名] an island in the North Atlantic Ocean

get (手に入れられない) [動] receive or be given

「私は特にウィリアム島が欲しいわけではないけど、もし欲しくても手に入れられないのは確かだよ。

Look at that sentry on the summit of the fort, right beside the flag.

sentry (歩哨) [名] a soldier stationed to keep guard

summit (頂上) [名] the highest point of a hill or mountain

right (すぐ) [副] immediately; without delay

beside (横) [前] at the side of

砦の頂上、旗のすぐ横にいるあの歩哨を見て。

Doesn’t he look as if he had stepped out of a romance?”

look as if (まるで〜みたいだ) [動] appear to be

step out of (抜け出す) [動] leave a place or situation

まるで恋愛小説から抜け出してきたみたいじゃない?」

“Speaking of romance,” said Priscilla, “we’ve been looking for heather—but, of course, we couldn’t find any.

speaking of (といえば) [動] talking about

heather (ヘザー) [名] a low-growing shrub with small pink or white flowers

「恋愛といえば」とプリシラは言った。「私たちはヘザーを探していたんだけど、もちろん見つからなかったよ。

It’s too late in the season, I suppose.”

季節的に遅すぎるんだと思う。」

“Heather!” exclaimed Anne.

「ヘザー!」とアンは叫んだ。

“Heather doesn’t grow in America, does it?”

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

「ヘザーはアメリカでは育たないよね?」

“There are just two patches of it in the whole continent,” said Phil, “one right here in the park, and one somewhere else in Nova Scotia, I forget where.

continent (大陸) [名] one of the main continuous bodies of land on the earth's surface

patch (群生地) [名] a small area of land

「大陸全体でたった二か所だけあるんだ」とフィルは言った。「一つはここ公園で、もう一つはノバスコシアのどこかにあるんだけど、どこだったか忘れちゃった。

The famous Highland Regiment, the Black Watch, camped here one year, and, when the men shook out the straw of their beds in the spring, some seeds of heather took root.”

Highland Regiment (ハイランド連隊) [名] a regiment of the British Army

Black Watch (ブラックウォッチ) [名] a regiment of the British Army

camp (キャンプする) [動] live temporarily in a camp

year (一年) [名] the period of time that the earth takes to make one complete orbit of the sun

take root (根付く) [動] become established or settled

有名なハイランド連隊、ブラックウォッチが一年ここにキャンプして、春に兵士たちがベッドのわらを払い落とした時に、ヘザーの種が根付いたんだ。」

“Oh, how delightful!” said enchanted Anne.

delightful (素敵) [形] very pleasing

enchanted (うっとりした) [形] filled with delight

「ああ、なんて素敵!」とアンはうっとりして言った。

“Let’s go home around by Spofford Avenue,” suggested Gilbert.

Spofford Avenue (スポフォード通り) [名] a street in the town of Avonlea

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

「スポフォード通りを通って帰ろう」とギルバートが提案した。

“We can see all ‘the handsome houses where the wealthy nobles dwell.’

wealthy (裕福な) [形] having a great deal of money, resources, or assets

noble (貴族) [名] a person of noble rank or birth

dwell (住む) [動] live in or at a particular place

「裕福な貴族が住む立派な家」が全部見えるよ。

Spofford Avenue is the finest residential street in Kingsport.

finest (一番立派な) [形] of the highest quality

residential (住宅街) [形] used as a residence

スポフォード通りはキングスポートで一番立派な住宅街だ。

Nobody can build on it unless he’s a millionaire.”

build (建てる) [動] construct (something) by putting parts or material together over a period of time

millionaire (億万長者) [名] a person whose wealth is greater than one million dollars or pounds

億万長者でなければそこに家を建てることはできない。」

“Oh, do,” said Phil.

「ああ、そうして」とフィルが言った。

“There’s a perfectly killing little place I want to show you, Anne.

killing (素敵な) [形] very impressive or attractive

「アン、君に見せたい、とても素敵な場所があるんだ。

it wasn’t built by a millionaire.

億万長者が建てたわけではない。

It’s the first place after you leave the park, and must have grown while Spofford Avenue was still a country road.

first place (最初の場所) [名] the first position in a race or competition

公園を出てすぐの場所にあるし、スポフォード通りがまだ田舎道だった頃に建てられたに違いない。

It did grow—it wasn’t built!

建てられたのではなく、成長したんだ!

I don’t care for the houses on the Avenue.

care for (好きである) [動] like or be fond of

on (沿い) [前] at or near the edge of

通り沿いの家は好きじゃない。

They’re too brand new and plateglassy.

brand new (新品) [形] completely new

plateglassy (ガラス張り) [形] having large sheets of glass

新しすぎて、ガラス張りすぎる。

But this little spot is a dream—and its name—but wait till you see it.”

でも、この小さな場所は夢のようだ。名前もね。でも、実際に見るまで待って。」

They saw it as they walked up the pine-fringed hill from the park.

walk up (登る) [動] go up

公園から松の木に囲まれた丘を登っていくと、それが見えた。

Just on the crest, where Spofford Avenue petered out into a plain road, was a little white frame house with groups of pines on either side of it, stretching their arms protectingly over its low roof.

crest (頂上) [名] the top of a hill or mountain

peter out (消えていく) [動] gradually diminish or stop

plain road (平坦な道) [名] a road that is flat and has no hills

little white frame house (小さな白い木造の家) [名] a small house made of wood

either side (両側) [名] one or the other of two sides

group (群生) [名] a collection of things or people

stretch (伸ばす) [動] extend one's body or a part of it

arm (腕) [名] an upper limb of the human body

スポフォード通りが平坦な道に消えていく坂の頂上に、小さな白い木造の家があり、その両側には松の木が群生し、低い屋根の上に腕を伸ばして守っているように見えた。

It was covered with red and gold vines, through which its green-shuttered windows peeped.

vine (つる) [名] a climbing or trailing woody plant

赤と金のつるに覆われ、緑の鎧戸の窓がのぞいていた。

Before it was a tiny garden, surrounded by a low stone wall.

家の前には低い石垣に囲まれた小さな庭があった。

October though it was, the garden was still very sweet with dear, old-fashioned, unworldly flowers and shrubs—sweet may, southern-wood, lemon verbena, alyssum, petunias, marigolds and chrysanthemums.

October (10月) [名] the tenth month of the year

unworldly (世俗離れした) [形] not of this world; spiritual

flower (花) [名] the seed-bearing part of a plant

shrub (低木) [名] a woody plant that is smaller than a tree

sweet may (スイートメイ) [名] a species of hawthorn

southern-wood (サザンウッド) [名] a species of artemisia

lemon verbena (レモンバーベナ) [名] a species of verbena

alyssum (アリッサム) [名] a genus of plants in the mustard family

petunia (ペチュニア) [名] a genus of plants in the nightshade family

marigold (マリーゴールド) [名] a genus of plants in the daisy family

chrysanthemum (菊) [名] a genus of plants in the daisy family

10月だというのに、庭は愛すべき古風で世俗離れした花や低木、スイートメイ、サザンウッド、レモンバーベナ、アリッサム、ペチュニア、マリーゴールド、菊などでとても甘い香りがしていた。

A tiny brick wall, in herring-bone pattern, led from the gate to the front porch.

brick (レンガ) [名] a block of clay hardened by drying in the sun or burning in a kiln

herring-bone pattern (ヘリンボーン模様) [名] a pattern consisting of rows of short parallel lines, with each row slanting in the opposite direction from the one above and below it

lead (続く) [動] go or travel in a specified direction

front porch (玄関ポーチ) [名] a porch at the front of a house

ヘリンボーン模様の小さなレンガの壁が門から玄関ポーチまで続いていた。

The whole place might have been transplanted from some remote country village;

whole (まるで) [形] complete; entire

might have been (だったかもしれない) [助] a possibility in the past

transplanted (移植された) [動] move something from one place to another

まるでどこかの遠い田舎の村から移植されたかのようだった。

yet there was something about it that made its nearest neighbor, the big lawn-encircled palace of a tobacco king, look exceedingly crude and showy and ill-bred by contrast.

yet (それでも) [副] nevertheless; in spite of that

there was something about it (この家には何かがあった) [名] something about the house

nearest (すぐ隣の) [形] closest

lawn (芝生) [名] an area of short, regularly mown grass in the garden of a house or park

encircled (囲まれた) [動] form a circle around

palace (宮殿) [名] a large, impressive building, usually made of stone, which was historically built for a king or queen

exceedingly (とても) [副] to a very great degree

showy (派手な) [形] very bright or noticeable in appearance

ill-bred (育ちが悪い) [形] badly brought up; lacking good manners

それでも、この家には何かがあって、すぐ隣にあるタバコ王の芝生に囲まれた大きな宮殿が、対照的にとても粗野で派手で育ちが悪く見えるのだった。

As Phil said, it was the difference between being born and being made.

be made (作られる) [動] be created or produced

フィルが言うように、それは生まれつきと作られたものの違いだった。

“It’s the dearest place I ever saw,” said Anne delightedly.

dearest (一番素敵な) [形] most beloved or cherished

「今まで見た中で一番素敵な場所だよ」とアンは嬉しそうに言った。

“It gives me one of my old, delightful funny aches.

give (する) [動] cause to have or receive

ache (痛み) [名] a continuous dull pain

「昔の、あの楽しくておかしな痛みがするよ。

It’s dearer and quainter than even Miss Lavendar’s stone house.”

ラヴェンダーさんの石造りの家よりも素敵で趣があるよ」

“It’s the name I want you to notice especially,” said Phil.

notice (注目) [動] perceive or become aware of

「特に注目して欲しいのは名前なの」とフィルは言った。

“Look—in white letters, around the archway over the gate. ‘Patty’s Place.’ Isn’t that killing?

look (見て) [動] direct one's gaze

letter (文字) [名] a symbol representing one or more of the sounds used in speech

archway (アーチ) [名] a curved structure with a flat upper surface and two sides that support it

Patty's Place (パティの家) [名] the name of a house

killing (素敵) [形] very good or impressive

「見て、門のアーチの周りに白い文字で『パティの家』って書いてある。素敵でしょう?

Especially on this Avenue of Pinehursts and Elmwolds and Cedarcrofts?

Pinehursts (パインハースト) [名] a town in North Carolina

Elmwolds (エルムウォルド) [名] a town in North Carolina

Cedarcrofts (シーダークロフト) [名] a town in North Carolina

Avenue (通り) [名] a wide street, typically having trees at regular intervals along its sides

特にこのパインハーストやエルムウォルドやシーダークロフト通りでは?

‘Patty’s Place,’ if you please!

if you please (なんて素敵でしょう) [間] used to express a polite request

「パティの家、なんて素敵でしょう!

I adore it.”

大好きだよ」

“Have you any idea who Patty is?”

have any idea (知っている) [動] know something

who (誰) [代] what or which person or people

Patty (パティ) [名] a female given name

「パティが誰か知ってる?」

asked Priscilla.

プリシラが尋ねた。

“Patty Spofford is the name of the old lady who owns it, I’ve discovered.

Patty Spofford (パティ・スポフォード) [名] the name of the old lady who owns it

old lady (老婦人) [名] an elderly woman

own (所有する) [動] have as property; have belonging to (oneself)

「パティ・スポフォードというのがここの持ち主の老婦人の名前だとわかったよ。

She lives there with her niece, and they’ve lived there for hundreds of years, more or less—maybe a little less, Anne.

niece (姪) [名] the daughter of one's brother or sister

hundreds of years (何百年も) [名] a very long time

more or less (多かれ少なかれ) [副] approximately

a little less (少し少ない) [形] not as much as expected or required

彼女は姪と住んでいて、何百年もそこに住んでいるのよ、多かれ少なかれ、多分少し少ないよね、アン。

Exaggeration is merely a flight of poetic fancy.

exaggeration (誇張) [名] a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is

merely (すぎない) [副] no more than; only

flight (飛翔) [名] the action or manner of flying or moving through the air

fancy (空想) [名] the power or ability to imagine things that are not real

誇張は詩的空想の飛翔にすぎない。

I understand that wealthy folk have tried to buy the lot time and again—it’s really worth a small fortune now, you know—but ‘Patty’ won’t sell upon any consideration.

folk (人々) [名] people in general

try (試みる) [動] make an attempt

time and again (何度も何度も) [副] repeatedly

lot (土地) [名] a piece of land

worth (価値がある) [形] having a specified value

small fortune (大金) [名] a large amount of money

consideration (頼み) [名] a fact or circumstance to be taken into account when making a decision

お金持ちが何度も何度もこの土地を買おうとしているらしいよ、今では本当に大金の価値があるんだって、でも「パティ」はどんなに頼まれても売らないんだって。

And there’s an apple orchard behind the house in place of a back yard—you’ll see it when we get a little past—a real apple orchard on Spofford Avenue!”

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

get a little past (もう少し先に行く) [動] go a little further

それに裏庭の代わりに家の後ろにリンゴ園があるよ、もう少し先に行くと見えるよ、スポフォード通りに本物のリンゴ園があるなんて!」

“I’m going to dream about ‘Patty’s Place’ tonight,” said Anne.

「今夜は『パティの家』の夢を見るよ」とアンは言った。

“Why, I feel as if I belonged to it.

feel as if (まるで...のように感じる) [動] have a feeling or impression of

「だって、まるで自分の家みたいに感じるの。

I wonder if, by any chance, we’ll ever see the inside of it.”

by any chance (ひょっとしたら) [副] possibly; perhaps

ひょっとしたら、中を見られる機会があるかしら。」

“It isn’t likely,” said Priscilla.

be likely (ありそう) [動] probable; having a high probability of occurring or being true

「それはなさそうね」とプリシラは言った。

Anne smiled mysteriously.

smile (微笑む) [動] to form a smile

アンは神秘的な微笑みを浮かべた。

“No, it isn’t likely.

「そうね、なさそうね。

But I believe it will happen.

happen (起こる) [動] take place; occur

でも、そうなると信じているよ。

I have a queer, creepy, crawly feeling—you can call it a presentiment, if you like—that ‘Patty’s Place’ and I are going to be better acquainted yet.”

creepy (ぞくぞくするような) [形] causing a feeling of fear or unease

crawly (虫が這うような) [形] having or seeming to have crawling things on it

presentiment (予感) [名] a feeling that something is going to happen

acquainted (親しくなる) [動] have knowledge of

私には奇妙で、ぞくぞくするような、虫が這うような感じがするよ。予感と呼んでもいいけど、「パティの家」と私はもっと親しくなると思うの。」

Chapter VII: Home Again

第七章: 再び故郷へ

Those first three weeks at Redmond had seemed long;

three (三) [形] the number 3

レドモンドの最初の三週間は長く感じられた。

but the rest of the term flew by on wings of wind.

term (学期) [名] a period of time during which a school holds classes

fly by (飛び去る) [動] pass quickly

しかし、残りの学期は風の翼に乗って飛び去った。

Before they realized it the Redmond students found themselves in the grind of Christmas examinations, emerging therefrom more or less triumphantly.

grind (真っ只中) [名] a difficult and boring task

examination (試験) [名] a formal test of knowledge or skill

emerge (抜け出す) [動] move out of or away from something

triumphantly (勝ち誇ったように) [副] in a triumphant manner

レドモンドの学生たちは、気がつくとクリスマス試験の真っ只中にあり、多かれ少なかれ勝ち誇ったようにそこから抜け出してきた。

The honor of leading in the Freshman classes fluctuated between Anne, Gilbert and Philippa; Priscilla did very well;

fluctuate (争う) [動] vary or change, especially in an irregular manner

do well (優秀だ) [動] perform well

一年生のクラスでトップを争うのはアン、ギルバート、フィリッパの三人だった。プリシラもかなり優秀だった。

Charlie Sloane scraped through respectably, and comported himself as complacently as if he had led in everything.

scrape through (合格する) [動] pass an exam with difficulty

respectably (立派に) [副] in a respectable manner

comport oneself (振る舞う) [動] behave in a specified manner

complacently (悠然と) [副] in a self-satisfied manner

チャーリー・スローンは、立派に合格し、まるですべてにおいてトップだったかのように、悠然と振る舞っていた。

“I can’t really believe that this time tomorrow I’ll be in Green Gables,” said Anne on the night before departure.

this time tomorrow (明日の今頃) [名] the same time tomorrow

the night before (前夜) [名] the night preceding a particular day

departure (出発) [名] the act of leaving a place

「明日の今頃はグリーン・ゲイブルズにいるなんて、本当に信じられないよ」と、出発前夜にアンは言った。

“But I shall be. And you, Phil, will be in Bolingbroke with Alec and Alonzo.”

Phil (フィリッパ) [名] a short form of the name Philippa

「でも、そうなるのよ。フィリッパは、アレックとアロンゾと一緒にボリングブロークにいるのよ」

“I’m longing to see them,” admitted Phil, between the chocolate she was nibbling.

between (かじりながら) [前] in the time or space separating two things

chocolate (チョコレート) [名] a food made from roasted and ground cacao seeds

「会いたくてたまらないよ」と、フィリッパはチョコレートをかじりながら認めた。

“They really are such dear boys, you know.

such (こんな) [形] of the type or kind described

「本当に素敵な男の子たちなのよ。

There’s to be no end of dances and drives and general jamborees.

no end of (続く) [名] a lot of

dance (ダンス) [名] a social gathering for dancing

general (大騒ぎ) [形] involving or affecting the whole

ダンスやドライブや、大騒ぎが続くのよ。

I shall never forgive you, Queen Anne, for not coming home with me for the holidays.”

holiday (休暇) [名] a day on which one is exempt from work

アン女王、休暇に一緒に帰らないなんて、絶対に許さない」

“‘Never’ means three days with you, Phil.

three days (三日間) [名] a period of three days

「あなたにとっての『絶対に』は三日間のことよ、フィリッパ。

It was dear of you to ask me—and I’d love to go to Bolingbroke some day.

dear (ありがとう) [形] used as a term of endearment

誘ってくれてありがとう。いつかボリングブロークに行きたいよ。

But I can’t go this year—I must go home.

でも今年は行けないよ。家に帰らなくちゃ。

You don’t know how my heart longs for it.”

long for (帰りたい) [動] to feel a strong desire or wish for

どれだけ心から帰りたいか、あなたにはわからないよ」

“You won’t have much of a time,” said Phil scornfully.

have much of a time (楽しい時間を過ごす) [動] have a lot of fun

scornfully (軽蔑したように) [副] in a scornful manner

「あまり楽しい時間は過ごせないよ」とフィリッパは軽蔑したように言った。

“There’ll be one or two quilting parties, I suppose;

one or two (1回か2回) [名] a small number

quilting party (キルトを縫う会) [名] a social gathering at which people work together to make a quilt

「キルトを縫う会が1回か2回あるだろうけど、

and all the old gossips will talk you over to your face and behind your back.

talk over (噂する) [動] discuss or examine in detail

face (面と向かって) [名] the front of a person's head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

年寄りたちがみんなあなたのことを面と向かって、そして陰で噂するよ。

You’ll die of lonesomeness, child.”

lonesomeness (孤独) [名] the state of being alone or lonely

孤独で死んでしまうよ」

“In Avonlea?” said Anne, highly amused.

highly (非常に) [副] to a great degree or extent

amused (面白がる) [形] find something funny or entertaining

「アヴォンリーで?」とアンは非常に面白がって言った。

“Now, if you’d come with me you’d have a perfectly gorgeous time.

come with (一緒に来る) [動] accompany

have a time (時を過ごす) [動] experience something

「もし私と来たら、とても素晴らしい時を過ごせるよ。

Bolingbroke would go wild over you, Queen Anne—your hair and your style and, oh, everything!

go wild (夢中になる) [動] become very enthusiastic or excited

style (スタイル) [名] a distinctive manner of doing something

ボリングブロークはあなたに夢中になるよ、アン女王様、あなたの髪とスタイル、そして、ああ、すべてに!

You’re so different.

あなたはとても違う。

You’d be such a success—and I would bask in reflected glory—‘not the rose but near the rose.’

such a success (大成功) [名] a great success

bask in (浴する) [動] enjoy or take delight in

reflected glory (栄光) [名] the glory that comes from being associated with someone or something that is successful or famous

not the rose but near the rose (バラではないがバラの近くに) [名] a quotation from a poem by Emily Dickinson

あなたは大成功するよ、そして私はその栄光に浴するのよ、「バラではないがバラの近くに」

Do come, after all, Anne.”

やっぱり来なさいよ、アン」

“Your picture of social triumphs is quite fascinating, Phil, but I’ll paint one to offset it.

picture (絵) [名] a representation of a person, animal, or thing in a painting, drawing, photograph, etc.

social (社交界) [形] of or relating to society or its organization

fascinating (魅力的) [形] extremely interesting or appealing

paint (描く) [動] represent in a picture

offset (相殺する) [動] compensate for or counterbalance

「あなたの社交界での成功の絵は、とても魅力的だよ、フィル、でも私はそれを相殺する絵を描くよ。

I’m going home to an old country farmhouse, once green, rather faded now, set among leafless apple orchards.

farmhouse (農家) [名] a house on a farm

fade (色あせる) [動] lose brightness or vividness

set (囲まれる) [動] be situated in a specified place

leafless (葉のない) [形] having no leaves

私は、かつては緑色だったが、今は色あせて、葉のないリンゴ園に囲まれた古い田舎の農家へ帰る。

There is a brook below and a December fir wood beyond, where I’ve heard harps swept by the fingers of rain and wind.

December (12月) [名] the twelfth month of the year

harp (ハープ) [名] a musical instrument with strings that are plucked with the fingers

下には小川があり、その向こうには12月のモミの森があり、そこでは雨と風の指で奏でられるハープの音を聞いたことがある。

There is a pond nearby that will be gray and brooding now.

nearby (近くに) [副] close; not far

brood (陰気になっている) [動] to think or worry about something in a sad or angry way

近くには池があり、今は灰色で陰気になっているだろう。

There will be two oldish ladies in the house, one tall and thin, one short and fat;

oldish (年配の) [形] somewhat old

lady (女性) [名] a woman of refinement

one (一人) [名] the number 1

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

thin (痩せている) [形] having little flesh or fat on the body

fat (太っている) [形] having a lot of flesh or fat on the body

家には年配の女性二人がいるだろう、一人は背が高くて痩せていて、もう一人は背が低くて太っている。

and there will be two twins, one a perfect model, the other what Mrs. Lynde calls a ‘holy terror.’

model (模範生) [名] a person who is admired and emulated

other (もう一人) [形] used to refer to a person or thing that is different or distinct from one already mentioned or known about

holy terror (恐ろしい子) [名] a person who is mischievous or troublesome

そして双子が二人いて、一人は完璧な模範生で、もう一人はリンド夫人が「恐ろしい子」と呼ぶような子だ。

There will be a little room upstairs over the porch, where old dreams hang thick, and a big, fat, glorious feather bed which will almost seem the height of luxury after a boardinghouse mattress.

upstairs (上の階) [名] the floor or floors of a building above the ground floor

hang (詰まっている) [動] be suspended or held up

thick (ぎっしり) [形] having a large distance between opposite sides

fat (ふかふかの) [形] having a large amount of excess flesh

glorious (とても贅沢に見える) [形] having or worthy of glory

feather bed (羽毛のベッド) [名] a bed with a mattress filled with feathers

mattress (マットレス) [名] a large, flat pad for supporting a person's body while sleeping

ポーチの上の階には小さな部屋があり、そこには古い夢がぎっしり詰まっていて、下宿のマットレスの後にはとても贅沢に見える大きくてふかふかの羽毛のベッドがある。

How do you like my picture, Phil?”

how do you like (どうですか) [動] what is your opinion of

私の絵はどうですか、フィル?」

“It seems a very dull one,” said Phil, with a grimace.

grimace (しかめる) [動] make a distorted expression of the face

「とても退屈な絵ですね」とフィルは顔をしかめて言った。

“Oh, but I’ve left out the transforming thing,” said Anne softly.

leave out (忘れる) [動] fail to include

transform (変身させる) [動] change in form, appearance, or structure

「ああ、でも私は変身させるものを忘れていたよ」とアンはそっと言った。

“There’ll be love there, Phil—faithful, tender love, such as I’ll never find anywhere else in the world—love that’s waiting for me.

tender (優しい) [形] expressing gentleness or warmth

such as (のような) [接] for example

waiting (待っている) [動] stay where one is or delay action until a particular time or until something else happens

「そこには愛があるよ、フィル、この世のどこにもないような誠実で優しい愛、私を待っている愛。

That makes my picture a masterpiece, doesn’t it, even if the colors are not very brilliant?”

masterpiece (傑作) [名] a work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship

色彩があまり鮮やかでなくても、それで私の絵は傑作になるでしょう?」

Phil silently got up, tossed her box of chocolates away, went up to Anne, and put her arms about her.

toss (投げ捨てる) [動] throw or fling something somewhere with a quick, light movement

go up (行く) [動] move or travel toward a higher place or position

put one's arms about (抱きしめる) [動] put one's arms around someone

フィルは黙って立ち上がり、チョコレートの箱を投げ捨てて、アンのところへ行き、アンを抱きしめた。

“Anne, I wish I was like you,” she said soberly.

soberly (真面目な顔で) [副] in a serious manner

「アン、私もあなたみたいだったらよかったのに」と彼女は真面目な顔で言った。

Diana met Anne at the Carmody station the next night, and they drove home together under silent, star-sown depths of sky.

next night (翌夜) [名] the night after the present one

drive (帰る) [動] go or travel by car

silent (静かな) [形] making no sound

ダイアナは翌夜カーモディ駅でアンと会い、二人は静かな星空の下で一緒に家まで馬車で帰った。

Green Gables had a very festal appearance as they drove up the lane.

have a very festal appearance (とてもお祭り気分だった) [動] seem to be very festive

drive up (登っていく) [動] go up

二人が小道を馬車で登っていくと、グリーン・ゲイブルズはとてもお祭り気分だった。

There was a light in every window, the glow breaking out through the darkness like flame-red blossoms swung against the dark background of the Haunted Wood.

There was (あった) [動] to exist

break out (突き破る) [動] to escape from a place

flame (炎) [名] a hot glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by a chemical reaction

swing (揺れる) [動] to move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side

background (背景) [名] the part of a scene that is farthest from the viewer

どの窓にも明かりが灯り、その輝きは暗闇を突き破って、まるで幽霊の森の暗い背景に揺れる炎のような赤い花のようだった。

And in the yard was a brave bonfire with two gay little figures dancing around it, one of which gave an unearthly yell as the buggy turned in under the poplars.

brave (勇壮な) [形] courageous

bonfire (焚き火) [名] a large outdoor fire

figure (人影) [名] a person

poplar (ポプラ) [名] a type of tree

そして庭には勇壮な焚き火があり、その周りで二人の陽気な小さな人影が踊っていたが、馬車がポプラの下を曲がると、そのうちの一人がこの世のものとは思えないような叫び声を上げた。

“Davy means that for an Indian war-whoop,” said Diana.

mean (つもり) [動] intend to convey

war-whoop (雄叫び) [名] a loud cry or yell

「デイビーはインディアンの雄叫びのつもりなのよ」とダイアナは言った。

“Mr. Harrison’s hired boy taught it to him, and he’s been practicing it up to welcome you with.

Mr. Harrison (ハリソンさん) [名] a man with the last name Harrison

hired boy (雇い手) [名] a boy who is hired to do work

practice (練習する) [動] perform (an activity) or exercise (a skill) repeatedly in order to improve or maintain one's proficiency

「ハリソンさんの雇い人が教えてくれたの。あなたを歓迎するために練習していたのよ。

Mrs. Lynde says it has worn her nerves to a frazzle.

wear (擦り切れる) [動] to cause to deteriorate or become damaged through use

nerve (神経) [名] a bundle of fibers that transmits impulses between the brain or spinal cord and other parts of the body

リンド夫人は、神経が擦り切れてしまったと言っています。

He creeps up behind her, you know, and then lets go.

let go (放す) [動] release one's hold on something

彼は彼女の後ろに忍び寄って、そして、放すのです。

He was determined to have a bonfire for you, too.

be determined to (決める) [動] be very determined to do something

have (焚く) [動] make or build a fire

bonfire (かがり火) [名] a large open-air fire

彼はあなたのためにもかがり火を焚こうと決めていたのよ。

He’s been piling up branches for a fortnight and pestering Marilla to be let pour some kerosene oil over it before setting it on fire.

pile up (積み上げる) [動] to accumulate or be accumulated in a pile

branch (枝) [名] a woody stem growing from the trunk or main stem of a tree or shrub

fortnight (二週間) [名] a period of two weeks

pester (困らせる) [動] to trouble or annoy with frequent or persistent requests, questions, or interruptions

pour (かける) [動] to cause to flow in a stream

kerosene oil (灯油) [名] a light fuel oil obtained by distilling petroleum

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

彼は二週間も枝を積み上げてきて、火をつける前に灯油をかけていいかどうかマリラを困らせていたのよ。

I guess she did, by the smell, though Mrs. Lynde said up to the last that Davy would blow himself and everybody else up if he was let.”

smell (匂い) [名] the property of a substance that is perceived by the olfactory system

up to the last (最後まで) [副] until the very end

blow up (吹き飛ばす) [動] explode

himself (自分) [代] the male person being discussed

everybody else (みんな) [代] all the other people

let (渡す) [動] allow to do something

リンド夫人は最後まで、デイビーは火薬を渡したら自分もみんなも吹き飛ばすと言っていたけれど、匂いからすると、マリラは許したんだと思うよ。」

Anne was out of the buggy by this time, and Davy was rapturously hugging her knees, while even Dora was clinging to her hand.

be out of (降りる) [動] leave or depart from

rapturously (喜び) [副] in a state of great happiness or joy

knee (膝) [名] the joint between the thigh and the lower leg

cling (しがみつく) [動] hold on tightly to something

アンはこの時馬車から降りていて、デイビーは彼女の膝を抱きしめて喜び、ドラでさえ彼女の手にすがりついていた。

“Isn’t that a bully bonfire, Anne?

bully (すごい) [形] very good

「すごいかがり火だろう、アン?

Just let me show you how to poke it—see the sparks?

poke (突っつく) [動] push or jab with a finger or pointed object

spark (火花) [名] a small fiery particle thrown off from a burning substance

突っつく方法を見せてあげよう。火花が見える?

I did it for you, Anne, ’cause I was so glad you were coming home.”

アン、君のためにやったんだ。君が帰ってくるのがとても嬉しかったから。」

The kitchen door opened and Marilla’s spare form darkened against the inner light.

spare (痩せた) [形] thin

darken (暗く見える) [動] make or become dark or darker

inner (中の) [形] inside; interior

台所のドアが開き、マリラの痩せた姿が中の明かりに照らされて暗く見えた。

She preferred to meet Anne in the shadows, for she was horribly afraid that she was going to cry with joy—she, stern, repressed Marilla, who thought all display of deep emotion unseemly.

prefer (好む) [動] like (something) better than another

stern (厳しい) [形] strict or severe

repress (抑圧する) [動] keep under control by force

unseemly (見苦しい) [形] not decent or proper

彼女は影の中でアンに会うことを好んだ。なぜなら、彼女は喜びで泣いてしまうのではないかとひどく恐れていたからだ。彼女は、厳しく、抑圧されたマリラであり、深い感情を示すことはすべて見苦しいと思っていた。

Mrs. Lynde was behind her, sonsy, kindly, matronly, as of yore.

sonsy (愛想がよい) [形] cheerful and good-natured

kindly (親切) [形] having or showing a friendly, generous, and considerate nature

matronly (母性的) [形] having the characteristics of a mother

yore (昔) [名] time long past

リンデ夫人は彼女の後ろにいて、昔のように、愛想がよく、親切で、母性的だった。

The love that Anne had told Phil was waiting for her surrounded her and enfolded her with its blessing and its sweetness.

enfold (包み込む) [動] wrap up or cover

blessing (祝福) [名] a prayer asking for divine favor and protection

sweetness (甘美さ) [名] the quality of being sweet

アンがフィルに語った愛は、彼女を取り囲み、その祝福と甘美さで彼女を包み込んでいた。

Nothing, after all, could compare with old ties, old friends, and old Green Gables!

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

compare (匹敵する) [動] be similar or have a likeness to

tie (絆) [名] a bond or connection between people

結局のところ、古い絆、古い友人、そして古いグリーン・ゲイブルズに匹敵するものは何もないのだ!

How starry Anne’s eyes were as they sat down to the loaded supper table, how pink her cheeks, how silver-clear her laughter!

sit down (着く) [動] take a seat

loaded (いっぱいの) [形] filled to capacity

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

pink (ピンク色) [形] of a color intermediate between red and white

silver (銀色) [形] of a color intermediate between white and gray

食卓に着いたアンの目はどんなに星のように輝き、頬はどんなにピンク色で、笑い声はどんなに銀色に澄んでいたことか!

And Diana was going to stay all night, too.

stay (泊まる) [動] remain in a place

そしてダイアナもまた泊まることになっていた。

How like the dear old times it was!

how (なんて) [副] to what extent or degree

like (ようだ) [動] be similar to

dear (懐かしい) [形] beloved or cherished

なんて懐かしい昔のようだ!

And the rose-bud tea-set graced the table!

rose-bud (バラのつぼみ) [名] the flower bud of a rose

tea-set (ティーセット) [名] a set of dishes for serving tea

grace (飾る) [動] make more attractive or elegant

そしてバラのつぼみのティーセットがテーブルを飾っていた!

With Marilla the force of nature could no further go.

with (にとって) [前] in the case of

force (力) [名] strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement

nature (自然) [名] the physical world and everything in it

マリラにとって自然の力はそこまでだった。

“I suppose you and Diana will now proceed to talk all night,” said Marilla sarcastically, as the girls went upstairs.

proceed (進む) [動] follow a certain course

upstairs (二階) [副] to or on an upper floor

「あなたとダイアナはこれから一晩中おしゃべりをするつもりでしょうね」とマリラは皮肉を込めて言い、少女たちは二階に上がった。

Marilla was always sarcastic after any self-betrayal.

sarcastic (皮肉な) [形] marked by or given to using irony in order to mock or convey contempt

マリラは自分の感情をさらけ出した後にはいつも皮肉を言った。

“Yes,” agreed Anne gaily, “but I’m going to put Davy to bed first.

agree (答える) [動] say yes to

first (まず) [副] before anything else; initially

「そうね」とアンは陽気に答えた。「でも、まずデイビーを寝かしつけなくちゃ。

He insists on that.”

insist (言う) [動] demand something forcefully, urgently, or emphatically

彼がそう言うのよ。」

“You bet,” said Davy, as they went along the hall.

bet (もちろん) [動] risk something, usually a sum of money, against someone else's on the basis of the outcome of a future event

go along (歩いて行く) [動] move or travel in a specified direction

「もちろん」とデイビーは答え、二人は廊下を歩いて行った。

“I want somebody to say my prayers to again.

「また誰かに祈りを捧げたいんだ。

It’s no fun saying them alone.”

no fun (つまらない) [形] not enjoyable

一人で祈るのはつまらないんだ。」

“You don’t say them alone, Davy.

「一人で祈っているんじゃないよ、デイビー。

God is always with you to hear you.”

with (共に) [前] in the company of

神様はいつもあなたの祈りを聞いているよ。」

“Well, I can’t see Him,” objected Davy.

object (反論する) [動] express an objection

「でも、神様は見えないよ」とデイビーは反論した。

“I want to pray to somebody I can see, but I won’t say them to Mrs. Lynde or Marilla, there now!”

「見える人に祈りたいんだ。でも、リンド夫人やマリラには祈りたくないな。」

Nevertheless, when Davy was garbed in his gray flannel nighty, he did not seem in a hurry to begin.

nevertheless (それでも) [副] in spite of that; notwithstanding; all the same

when (すると) [接] at or during the time that

garb (着る) [動] to clothe

flannel (フランネル) [名] a soft woven fabric, usually of wool or a wool blend

nighty (寝間着) [名] a nightgown

seem (よう) [動] to appear to be

hurry (急ぐ) [動] to move or act with haste

それでも、デイビーは灰色のフランネルの寝間着を着ると、急いで始めようとはしない様子だった。

He stood before Anne, shuffling one bare foot over the other, and looked undecided.

shuffle (重ねる) [動] move or walk by dragging one's feet

bare foot (素足) [名] a foot that is not wearing a shoe or sock

彼はアンの前に立って、片方の素足をもう片方の足に重ねて、迷っているように見えた。

“Come, dear, kneel down,” said Anne.

kneel (跪く) [動] be in or assume a position in which the body is supported by the knees

down (下ろす) [副] to or in a lower place or position

「さあ、跪いて」とアンは言った。

Davy came and buried his head in Anne’s lap, but he did not kneel down.

bury (埋める) [動] put or hide under the ground

lap (膝) [名] the flat area between the waist and the knees of a seated person

デイビーはアンの膝に頭を埋めたが、跪かなかった。

“Anne,” he said in a muffled voice.

「アン」と彼はくぐもった声で言った。

“I don’t feel like praying after all.

「やっぱり祈りたくない。

I haven’t felt like it for a week now.

一週間も祈りたい気分じゃない。

I—I didnt’t pray last night nor the night before.”

the night before (一昨夜) [名] the night before the night before the present day

私は、私は昨夜も一昨夜も祈らなかった」

“Why not, Davy?” asked Anne gently.

gently (優しく) [副] in a gentle manner

「どうして、デイビー?」とアンは優しく尋ねた。

“You—you won’t be mad if I tell you?” implored Davy.

be mad (怒る) [動] be angry

implore (懇願する) [動] beg someone earnestly to do something

「君は、君は私が言っても怒らない?」デイビーは懇願した。

Anne lifted the little gray-flannelled body on her knee and cuddled his head on her arm.

lift (抱き上げる) [動] raise to a higher position

cuddle (抱きかかえる) [動] hold close in one's arms

アンは灰色のフランネルを着た小さな体を膝に抱き上げ、頭を腕に抱きかかえた。

“Do I ever get ‘mad’ when you tell me things, Davy?”

get mad (怒る) [動] become angry

「デイビー、私が君に何かを言われて怒ったことがあった?」

“No-o-o, you never do.

「いいえ、一度もない。

But you get sorry, and that’s worse.

get sorry (悲しむ) [動] feel regret or guilt

でも、悲しむんだ、そっちの方がもっとひどい。

You’ll be awful sorry when I tell you this, Anne—and you’ll be ’shamed of me, I s’pose.”

sorry (悲しむ) [形] feeling sadness, sympathy, or regret

be ashamed of (恥ずかしく思う) [動] feel shame or guilt about

アン、これを言ったら、すごく悲しむだろうし、私を恥ずかしく思うだろう」

“Have you done something naughty, Davy, and is that why you can’t say your prayers?”

do something naughty (何か悪いことをする) [動] do something that is not good or proper

say one's prayers (お祈りをする) [動] pray

「デイビー、何か悪いことをして、お祈りができないの?」

“No, I haven’t done anything naughty—yet.

naughty (悪い) [形] disobedient; badly behaved

「いいえ、悪いことは何もしていません、まだ。

But I want to do it.”

でも、したいんです」

“What is it, Davy?”

「何なの、デイビー?」

“I—I want to say a bad word, Anne,” blurted out Davy, with a desperate effort.

bad word (悪い言葉) [名] a word that is considered vulgar or obscene

blurt out (口走る) [動] say something without thinking

desperate (必死の) [形] having lost all hope

「私、私は悪い言葉を言いたいんだ、アン」デイビーは必死の努力で口走った。

“I heard Mr. Harrison’s hired boy say it one day last week, and ever since I’ve been wanting to say it all the time—even when I’m saying my prayers.”

hired boy (雇い人) [名] a boy who is employed by someone

all the time (ずっと) [副] continuously

even when (でさえ) [副] in spite of the fact that

「先週のある日、ハリソンさんの雇い人が言っているのを聞いたんだ、それ以来ずっと言いたいと思っているんだ、祈りを捧げている時でさえ」

“Say it then, Davy.”

then (じゃあ) [副] at that time; at the time in question

「じゃあ、言ってごらん、デイビー」

Davy lifted his flushed face in amazement.

lift (上げる) [動] move something to a higher position

flush (赤くなる) [動] become red

amazement (驚き) [名] a feeling of great surprise or wonder

デイビーは驚いて赤くなった顔を上げた。

“But, Anne, it’s an awful bad word.”

「でも、アン、それはひどく悪い言葉だよ」

“Say it!”

「言ってごらん!」

Davy gave her another incredulous look, then in a low voice he said the dreadful word.

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

デイビーはまた信じられないといった顔で彼女を見た後、低い声でその恐ろしい言葉を言った。

The next minute his face was burrowing against her.

the next minute (次の瞬間) [名] a very short time later

burrow (押し付ける) [動] dig a hole in the ground

against (-に) [前] in opposition to

次の瞬間、彼は顔を彼女に押し付けていた。

“Oh, Anne, I’ll never say it again—never.

「ああ、アン、もう二度と言わない、絶対に。

I’ll never want to say it again.

二度と言いたくない。

I knew it was bad, but I didn’t s’pose it was so—so—I didn’t s’pose it was like that.”

didn't s'pose (思わなかった) [動] did not suppose

so (そんなに) [副] to such a great extent

like that (そんな風に) [副] in that manner

悪い言葉だとは知っていたけど、そんなに、そんなに、そんな風に悪い言葉だとは思わなかった」

“No, I don’t think you’ll ever want to say it again, Davy—or think it, either.

「そうね、デイビー、もう二度とそんな言葉を口にしたり、考えたりしたくないと思うよ。

And I wouldn’t go about much with Mr. Harrison’s hired boy if I were you.”

go about (付き合う) [動] associate with

それに、私だったらハリソンさんの雇い人とはあまり付き合わないよ」

“He can make bully war-whoops,” said Davy a little regretfully.

make (上げる) [動] produce or create

regretfully (残念そうに) [副] in a way that shows you are sorry about something

「あいつはすごい雄叫びを上げられるんだ」とデイビーは少し残念そうに言った。

“But you don’t want your mind filled with bad words, do you, Davy—words that will poison it and drive out all that is good and manly?”

mind (心) [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

word (言葉) [名] a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others (or sometimes alone) to form a sentence and typically shown with a space on either side when written or printed

poison (毒する) [動] kill or injure by administering poison

drive out (追い出す) [動] force to leave a place

manly (男らしい) [形] having or showing qualities or attributes regarded as characteristic of men

「でも、デイビー、心を悪い言葉でいっぱいにしたくないよね、心を毒して、善良で男らしいものをすべて追い出してしまうような言葉で」

“No,” said Davy, owl-eyed with introspection.

owl-eyed (内省的な目) [形] having large, round eyes

introspection (内省) [名] the examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional state

「嫌だ」とデイビーは内省的な目で言った。

“Then don’t go with those people who use them.

go with (付き合う) [動] associate with

those (そういう) [形] the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified

「じゃあ、そういう言葉を使う人とは付き合わないで。

And now do you feel as if you could say your prayers, Davy?”

デイビー、今ならお祈りできる気分になった?」

“Oh, yes,” said Davy, eagerly wriggling down on his knees, “I can say them now all right.

Oh, yes (ああ、そう) [間] an expression of surprise or disappointment

wriggle (身をよじる) [動] move or cause to move up and down or from side to side with small rapid movements

all right (ちゃんと) [副] satisfactorily; well

「ああ、そう」とデイビーは熱心に膝をついて、「今ならちゃんと言えるよ。

I ain’t scared now to say ‘if I should die before I wake,’ like I was when I was wanting to say that word.”

ain't (怖くない) [動] am not; are not; is not

wake (目覚める) [動] stop sleeping

あの言葉を言いたいと思った時みたいに「もし私が目覚める前に死んだら」と言うのが怖くなくなったよ」

Probably Anne and Diana did empty out their souls to each other that night, but no record of their confidences has been preserved.

empty out (打ち明ける) [動] to tell someone everything you know about something

each other (互いに) [代] used to refer to two or more people or things that are involved in the same action

confidence (秘密) [名] a secret that is not to be told to others

record (記録) [名] a permanent account of something

preserve (残す) [動] to keep something in its original state

おそらくアンとダイアナはその夜、互いに心を打ち明け合ったのだろうが、その秘密の記録は残っていない。

They both looked as fresh and bright-eyed at breakfast as only youth can look after unlawful hours of revelry and confession.

fresh (清々しい) [形] recently produced or harvested

bright-eyed (目の輝いた) [形] having bright eyes

look after (持つ) [動] to take care of

unlawful (夜更かし) [形] not conforming to or permitted by law

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

revelry (告白) [名] boisterous partying

confession (告白) [名] a statement admitting that you have done something wrong

二人とも朝食の時には、若者だけが持つ、夜更かしや告白の後の清々しい顔をしていた。

There had been no snow up to this time, but as Diana crossed the old log bridge on her homeward way the white flakes were beginning to flutter down over the fields and woods, russet and gray in their dreamless sleep.

up to this time (これまで) [副] until now

snow (雪) [名] frozen water that falls from the sky

log bridge (丸太橋) [名] a bridge made of logs

homeward (帰り道) [形] going or leading toward home

flake (雪片) [名] a small, thin piece of something

flutter (舞い降りる) [動] move or fly with a light, rapid, irregular motion

russet (赤褐色) [名] a strong brown color

dreamless (夢も見ずに) [形] without dreams

これまで雪は降らなかったが、ダイアナが帰り道に古い丸太橋を渡ると、白い雪片が夢も見ずに眠る赤褐色と灰色の野原や森の上に舞い降り始めていた。

Soon the far-away slopes and hills were dim and wraith-like through their gauzy scarfing, as if pale autumn had flung a misty bridal veil over her hair and was waiting for her wintry bridegroom.

soon (やがて) [副] in a short time

far-away (遠くの) [形] distant

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

wraith (幽霊) [名] a ghost or apparition

gauzy (薄い) [形] made of or resembling gauze

scarfing (スカーフ) [名] a piece of fabric worn around the neck or head

fling (かぶる) [動] throw or move with force or violence

misty (霧のような) [形] filled or abounding with mist

bridal (花嫁の) [形] of or relating to a bride or a wedding

veil (ベール) [名] a piece of fine material worn by a woman over her head and face

wintry (冬の) [形] characteristic of or occurring in winter

bridegroom (花婿) [名] a man who is about to be married or has just been married

やがて遠くの斜面や丘は、まるで青白い秋が髪に霧のような花嫁のベールをかぶって冬の花婿を待っているかのように、薄いスカーフを通してぼんやりと幽霊のように見えた。

So they had a white Christmas after all, and a very pleasant day it was.

white Christmas (ホワイトクリスマス) [名] a Christmas with snow

結局、ホワイトクリスマスになり、とても楽しい一日となった。

In the forenoon letters and gifts came from Miss Lavendar and Paul; Anne opened them in the cheerful Green Gables kitchen, which was filled with what Davy, sniffing in ecstasy, called “pretty smells.”

gift (贈り物) [名] something that is given

Paul (ポール) [名] a character in the story

open (開封する) [動] make or become open

cheerful (陽気な) [形] happy and positive

sniff (嗅ぐ) [動] draw air into the nose with a sniff

ecstasy (恍惚) [名] an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement

午前中にはラヴェンダーさんとポールから手紙と贈り物が届き、アンはそれを陽気なグリーン・ゲイブルズの台所で開封した。台所はデイビーが恍惚として嗅ぎながら「いい匂い」と呼ぶもので満たされていた。

“Miss Lavendar and Mr. Irving are settled in their new home now,” reported Anne.

Mr. Irving (アーヴィングさん) [名] a character in the story

「ラヴェンダーさんとアーヴィングさんは新しい家で落ち着いています」とアンは報告した。

“I am sure Miss Lavendar is perfectly happy—I know it by the general tone of her letter—but there’s a note from Charlotta the Fourth.

general tone (全体的な調子) [名] the overall mood or atmosphere of something

Charlotta the Fourth (四代目シャーロッタ) [名] a character in the story

「ラヴェンダーさんはとても幸せそうです。手紙の全体的な調子でわかります。でも、四代目シャーロッタからの手紙もあります。

She doesn’t like Boston at all, and she is fearfully homesick.

at all (全然) [副] in any way; to any extent

fearfully (ひどく) [副] to a great extent; very much

homesick (ホームシック) [形] longing for home

彼女はボストンが全然好きではないし、ひどくホームシックになっています。

Miss Lavendar wants me to go through to Echo Lodge some day while I’m home and light a fire to air it, and see that the cushions aren’t getting moldy.

want (言ってます) [動] wish or hope for

go through (行って) [動] move through or across

Echo Lodge (エコー・ロッジ) [名] a place in the story

light a fire (火をつけて) [動] cause a fire to start burning

air (換気し) [動] cause fresh air to circulate freely

get moldy (カビが生えていないか) [動] become covered with mold

ラヴェンダーさんは、私が家にいる間にエコー・ロッジに行って、火をつけて換気し、クッションにカビが生えていないか確認してほしいと言っています。

I think I’ll get Diana to go over with me next week, and we can spend the evening with Theodora Dix.

get (誘う) [動] cause to come or go

go over (行く) [動] visit

来週はダイアナと一緒に行って、セオドラ・ディックスと夜を過ごそうと思っています。

I want to see Theodora.

セオドラに会いたいよ。

By the way, is Ludovic Speed still going to see her?”

by the way (ところで) [副] incidentally

Ludovic Speed (ルドヴィック・スピード) [名] a character in the story

go to see (会いに行く) [動] visit

ところで、ルドヴィック・スピードはまだ彼女に会いに行っているのかしら?」

“They say so,” said Marilla, “and he’s likely to continue it.

say so (そう言う) [動] say that something is the case

「そう言われているよ」とマリラは言った。「そして、彼はそれを続けるつもりらしい。

Folks have given up expecting that that courtship will ever arrive anywhere.”

give up (捨てる) [動] stop doing something

expect (期待する) [動] regard something as likely to happen

人々は、あの求愛がどこかにたどり着くだろうという期待を捨ててしまったよ。」

“I’d hurry him up a bit, if I was Theodora, that’s what,” said Mrs. Lynde.

hurry up (急かす) [動] cause to move or act more quickly

a bit (少し) [副] to a small extent

if I was (もし私が~なら) [接] on the condition or supposition that; in the event that

Theodora (セオドラ) [名] a female given name

that's what (そうするよ) [間] that is the thing that I would do

「私がセオドラなら、彼を少し急かすよ」とリンド夫人は言った。

And there is not the slightest doubt but that she would.

there is not (ない) [動] not exist

slightest (少しの) [形] very small in degree; inconsiderable

doubt (疑い) [名] a feeling of uncertainty about the truth or existence of something

そして、彼女がそうするだろうということに少しの疑いもない。

There was also a characteristic scrawl from Philippa, full of Alec and Alonzo, what they said and what they did, and how they looked when they saw her.

characteristic (特徴的な) [形] serving to identify or distinguish

scrawl (走り書き) [名] a piece of writing that is done quickly and carelessly

how (どのように) [副] in what way or manner

when (とき) [接] at the time that

フィリッパからの特徴的な走り書きの手紙もあった。アレックとアロンゾのこと、彼らが何を言い、何をしたか、そして彼女を見たときの彼らの様子でいっぱいだった。

“But I can’t make up my mind yet which to marry,” wrote Phil.

「でも、どちらと結婚するかまだ決められないの」とフィリッパは書いていた。

“I do wish you had come with me to decide for me.

「あなたが一緒に来てくれて、決めてくれたらよかったのに。

Some one will have to.

some one (誰か) [名] an unspecified person

誰かがそうしなければならない。

When I saw Alec my heart gave a great thump and I thought, ‘He might be the right one.’

give a great thump (ドキドキする) [動] beat or throb strongly or heavily

right (運命の) [形] correct or true

アレックを見たとき、私の心臓はドキドキして、「彼が運命の人かもしれない」と思ったの。

And then, when Alonzo came, thump went my heart again.

heart (心臓) [名] the hollow muscular organ that pumps blood through the blood vessels by rhythmic contraction and dilation

thump (ドキドキ) [名] a heavy dull sound

そして、アロンゾが来たとき、私の心臓はまたドキドキした。

So that’s no guide, though it should be, according to all the novels I’ve ever read.

that (それ) [代] the thing or person that is mentioned

no (ない) [形] not any

guide (指針) [名] a person who shows the way

should (べき) [助] used to express obligation, duty, or correctness

novel (小説) [名] a fictitious prose narrative of book length, typically representing character and action with some degree of realism

だから、それは指針にはならないの、私が今まで読んだすべての小説によると、そうあるべきなんだけど。

Now, Anne, your heart wouldn’t thump for anybody but the genuine Prince Charming, would it?

thump (ドキドキする) [動] beat or strike heavily or loudly

genuine (本物の) [形] real; true

Prince Charming (白馬の王子様) [名] a handsome and idealized romantic hero

ねえ、アン、あなたの心臓は本物の白馬の王子様以外にはドキドキしないよね?

There must be something radically wrong with mine.

radically (根本的に) [副] in a radical manner

wrong (間違っている) [形] not correct or true

私の心臓には何か根本的に間違っていることがあるに違いない。

But I’m having a perfectly gorgeous time.

でも、私はとても素晴らしい時間を過ごしている。

How I wish you were here!

あなたがここにいたらどんなにいいだろう!

It’s snowing today, and I’m rapturous.

rapturous (うっとりした) [形] feeling or expressing great happiness or pleasure

今日は雪が降っていて、私はうっとりしている。

I was so afraid we’d have a green Christmas and I loathe them.

be afraid (心配する) [動] be worried or anxious

green Christmas (緑のクリスマス) [名] a Christmas without snow

loathe (嫌う) [動] dislike greatly

緑のクリスマスになるのではないかととても心配していたが、私は緑のクリスマスが嫌いだ。

You know, when Christmas is a dirty grayey-browney affair, looking as if it had been left over a hundred years ago and had been in soak ever since, it is called a green Christmas!

dirty (汚れた) [形] not clean

grayey-browney (灰色がかった茶色の) [形] of a color intermediate between gray and brown

affair (出来事) [名] something that happens or takes place

hundred (百) [名] the number 100

ago (前に) [副] earlier

soak (浸かる) [動] be immersed in liquid

ever since (それ以来ずっと) [副] continuously from a particular time in the past

クリスマスが汚れた灰色がかった茶色の出来事であるとき、それが百年前に残されて以来ずっと浸かっているように見えるとき、それは緑のクリスマスと呼ばれることを知っている!

Don’t ask me why.

why (理由) [名] the reason or cause for which something is done or for which something happens

理由は聞かないで。

As Lord Dundreary says, ‘there are thome thingth no fellow can underthtand.’

Lord Dundreary (ダンドリ卿) [名] a character in the play "Our American Cousin"

there be (ある) [動] exist

ダンドリ卿が言うように、「誰も理解できないことがある」

“Anne, did you ever get on a street car and then discover that you hadn’t any money with you to pay your fare?

get on (乗る) [動] go onto or into

street car (路面電車) [名] a passenger vehicle that runs on rails in the street

discover (気づく) [動] become aware of

「アン、路面電車に乗ってから、運賃を払うお金がないことに気づいたことがある?

I did, the other day.

the other day (先日) [名] a few days ago

私は先日そうだった。

It’s quite awful.

とてもひどい。

I had a nickel with me when I got on the car.

nickel (5セント玉) [名] a United States coin worth five cents

車に乗ったときは5セント玉を持っていた。

I thought it was in the left pocket of my coat.

left (左) [形] on or to the side of the body that is to the north when the person is facing east

pocket (ポケット) [名] a small bag sewn into or on clothing so as to form part of it, used for carrying small articles

コートの左ポケットにあると思った。

When I got settled down comfortably I felt for it.

comfortably (楽に) [副] in a way that is comfortable

feel for (探す) [動] try to find by touching

楽に座ったときにそれを探した。

It wasn’t there.

be not there (そこにない) [動] not be present

そこにはなかった。

I had a cold chill.

have a cold chill (寒気がする) [動] feel cold

寒気がした。

I felt in the other pocket.

feel (探す) [動] to search for something by touching

other (もう一つの) [形] the remaining one of two or more people or things

もう一つのポケットを探した。

Not there.

そこにもなかった。

I had another chill.

chill (寒気) [名] a feeling of coldness

また寒気がした。

Then I felt in a little inside pocket.

それから小さな内ポケットを探した。

All in vain.

in vain (無駄に) [副] to no purpose; without success

すべて無駄だった。

I had two chills at once.

一度に二度寒気がした。

“I took off my gloves, laid them on the seat, and went over all my pockets again.

take off (脱ぐ) [動] remove an item of clothing

glove (手袋) [名] a covering for the hand

seat (座席) [名] a place where someone may sit

go over (探す) [動] examine or inspect

「私は手袋を脱いで、座席に置き、もう一度すべてのポケットを探した。

It was not there.

そこにはなかった。

I stood up and shook myself, and then looked on the floor.

stand up (立ち上がる) [動] rise to a standing position

shake (震わせる) [動] move or cause to move up and down or from side to side with small rapid movements

look (見る) [動] direct one's gaze at

私は立ち上がって身を震わせ、それから床を見た。

The car was full of people, who were going home from the opera, and they all stared at me, but I was past caring for a little thing like that.

car (車) [名] a wheeled, self-propelled vehicle used for transportation

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

stare (じろじろ見る) [動] to look fixedly or intently

車内はオペラから帰宅する人たちでいっぱいで、みんな私をじろじろ見ていたが、私はそんな些細なことは気にしていなかった。

“But I could not find my fare.

fare (運賃) [名] the money a passenger pays to travel on a vehicle

「でも、運賃が見つからなかった。

I concluded I must have put it in my mouth and swallowed it inadvertently.

swallow (飲み込む) [動] cause to pass from the mouth into the stomach

inadvertently (うっかり) [副] without intention or by accident

私はそれを口に入れて、うっかり飲み込んでしまったに違いないと結論を下した。

“I didn’t know what to do.

「どうしたらいいかわからなかった。

Would the conductor, I wondered, stop the car and put me off in ignominy and shame?

conductor (車掌) [名] a person who collects fares on a public transport vehicle

stop (止める) [動] cause to cease moving or operating

put off (降ろす) [動] cause to be delayed or postponed

ignominy (恥) [名] public disgrace or dishonor

shame (恥) [名] a painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior

車掌は車を止めて、私を恥ずかしく恥ずかしく降ろすのだろうか?

Was it possible that I could convince him that I was merely the victim of my own absentmindedness, and not an unprincipled creature trying to obtain a ride upon false pretenses?

merely (ただ) [副] only; simply

absentmindedness (ぼんやり) [名] the state of being forgetful or inattentive

unprincipled (無節操な) [形] lacking moral principles; unscrupulous

false pretenses (偽りのふり) [名] a representation of a fact that is not true

私は自分がただ自分のぼんやりした犠牲者であり、偽りのふりをして乗車しようとする無節操な生き物ではないことを彼に納得させることは可能だろうか?

How I wished that Alec or Alonzo were there.

アレックやアロンゾがそこにいたらどんなによかっただろう。

But they weren’t because I wanted them.

しかし、私が彼らを望んだからといって、彼らはそこにいなかった。

If I hadn’t wanted them they would have been there by the dozen.

dozen (たくさん) [名] a group of twelve things

もし私が彼らを望まなかったら、彼らはそこにたくさんいただろう。

And I couldn’t decide what to say to the conductor when he came around.

come around (来る) [動] to arrive or appear

そして、車掌が来たら何を言うべきか決めることができなかった。

As soon as I got one sentence of explanation mapped out in my mind I felt nobody could believe it and I must compose another.

get (考える) [動] receive, obtain, or have something

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 ...

explanation (説明) [名] a statement or account that makes something clear

map out (考える) [動] plan in detail

must (しなければならなかった) [助] be obliged to; should

compose (考える) [動] make up; constitute

頭の中で説明の文を一つ考え出すとすぐに、誰もそれを信じないだろうと感じ、別の文を考え出さなければならなかった。

It seemed there was nothing to do but trust in Providence, and for all the comfort that gave me I might as well have been the old lady who, when told by the captain during a storm that she must put her trust in the Almighty exclaimed, ‘Oh, Captain, is it as bad as that?’

Providence (神の摂理) [名] God or the power of God

trust (信じる) [動] have confidence in the reliability, truth, or ability of

storm (嵐) [名] a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, snow, or hail

captain (船長) [名] the person in charge of a ship

Almighty (全能の神) [名] God

神の摂理を信じる以外に何もすることがないように思えたし、私を慰めてくれたのは、嵐の時に船長から全能の神を信じなければならないと言われた時、「ああ、船長、そんなにひどいのですか?」と叫んだ老婦人だったかもしれない。

“Just at the conventional moment, when all hope had fled, and the conductor was holding out his box to the passenger next to me, I suddenly remembered where I had put that wretched coin of the realm.

conventional (決まりきった) [形] based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed

flee (消え去る) [動] run away from a place or situation of danger

hold out (差し出す) [動] stretch out so as to offer something to someone

passenger (乗客) [名] a person who is traveling in a vehicle, such as a bus, train, or airplane

wretched (惨めな) [形] extremely unhappy or unfortunate

coin (硬貨) [名] a piece of metal with an official stamp, used as money

realm (王国) [名] a kingdom

「ちょうど決まりきった瞬間に、すべての希望が消え去り、車掌が私の隣の乗客に箱を差し出していた時、私は突然、あの惨めな硬貨をどこに置いたかを思い出した。

I hadn’t swallowed it after all.

結局飲み込んでいなかったのだ。

I meekly fished it out of the index finger of my glove and poked it in the box.

meekly (おとなしく) [副] in a submissive manner

fish out (引っ張り出す) [動] to pull or take out

index finger (人差し指) [名] the finger next to the thumb

poke (突っ込む) [動] to push or jab with a finger or pointed object

私はおとなしく手袋の人差し指からそれを引っ張り出し、箱に突っ込んだ。

I smiled at everybody and felt that it was a beautiful world.”

私はみんなに微笑みかけ、美しい世界だと感じた。」

The visit to Echo Lodge was not the least pleasant of many pleasant holiday outings.

visit (訪問) [名] the act of going to a place

least (最も) [形] smallest in amount or degree

outing (外出) [名] a short trip away from home

エコー・ロッジへの訪問は、多くの楽しい休日の外出の中で最も楽しいものではなかった。

Anne and Diana went back to it by the old way of the beech woods, carrying a lunch basket with them.

beech wood (ブナの森) [名] a forest of beech trees

carry (持つ) [動] hold or support while moving

アンとダイアナは、ブナの森の古い道を通り、ランチバスケットを持ってそこに戻った。

Echo Lodge, which had been closed ever since Miss Lavendar’s wedding, was briefly thrown open to wind and sunshine once more, and firelight glimmered again in the little rooms.

briefly (短時間) [副] for a short time

firelight (火の光) [名] the light produced by a fire

glimmer (ちらちらと輝く) [動] shine or glow with a faint or unsteady light

ラヴェンダーさんの結婚式以来閉鎖されていたエコー・ロッジは、再び風と日差しのために短時間開かれ、小さな部屋に再び火の光がちらちらと輝いた。

The perfume of Miss Lavendar’s rose bowl still filled the air.

perfume (香り) [名] a pleasant smell

ラヴェンダーさんのバラの香りがまだ空気を満たしていた。

It was hardly possible to believe that Miss Lavendar would not come tripping in presently, with her brown eyes a-star with welcome, and that Charlotta the Fourth, blue of bow and wide of smile, would not pop through the door.

brown eyes (茶色の瞳) [名] eyes that are brown in color

welcome (歓迎) [名] a kind or glad reception

bow (リボン) [名] a knot tied with two loops and two loose ends, used especially for tying shoelaces and decorative ribbons

wide (満面の) [形] having a specified distance from side to side

ラヴェンダーさんが、歓迎のまなざしを向けた茶色の瞳で、今にも足早にやって来そうにないことや、青いリボンをつけた四代目シャーロッタが、満面の笑みを浮かべてドアから飛び出して来そうにないことは、ほとんど信じられないほどだった。

Paul, too, seemed hovering around, with his fairy fancies.

too (また) [副] in addition; also; as well

hover (うろつく) [動] remain in one place in the air

around (辺り) [副] in all directions; on all sides

fairy (妖精) [名] a small imaginary being of human form that has magical powers and lives in the woods

ポールもまた、妖精のような空想を抱いて、辺りをうろついているようだった。

“It really makes me feel a little bit like a ghost revisiting the old time glimpses of the moon,” laughed Anne.

a little bit (少し) [副] to a small extent

revisit (再訪する) [動] visit again

old time (昔) [名] a time in the past

glimpse (光景) [名] a brief, incomplete view or look

「本当に、昔の月の光景を再訪する幽霊のような気分になるよ」とアンは笑った。

“Let’s go out and see if the echoes are at home.

go out (外に出る) [動] leave a place

「外に出て、こだまが家にいるか見てみましょう。

Bring the old horn.

horn (角笛) [名] a musical instrument made of a horn

古い角笛を持ってきてください。

It is still behind the kitchen door.”

まだ台所のドアの後ろにあるよ。」

The echoes were at home, over the white river, as silver-clear and multitudinous as ever;

at home (家にいるよう) [副] in one's own home

river (川) [名] a large natural stream of water

silver-clear (銀色に澄んで) [形] having the color or luster of silver

multitudinous (数多く) [形] very numerous

こだまは白い川の向こうに家にいるようで、相変わらず銀色に澄んでいて、数多くあった。

and when they had ceased to answer the girls locked up Echo Lodge again

lock up (閉め切る) [動] fasten or secure (something) with a lock

こだまが答えなくなると、少女たちはエコー・ロッジを再び閉め切った。

and went away in the perfect half hour that follows the rose and saffron of a winter sunset.

half hour (半時間) [名] a period of 30 minutes

winter (冬) [名] the season of the year that is coldest

そして、冬の夕焼けのバラ色とサフラン色の後に続く完璧な半時間に去っていった。

Chapter VIII: Anne’s First Proposal

proposal (プロポーズ) [名] a plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward for consideration or discussion

第8章: アンの最初のプロポーズ

The old year did not slip away in a green twilight, with a pinky-yellow sunset.

old year (年末) [名] the last days of a year

slip away (静かに過ぎ去る) [動] pass or go away quietly or secretly

green twilight (緑の夕暮れ) [名] the time of day when the sun is just below the horizon

pinky-yellow sunset (ピンクと黄色の夕焼け) [名] the time of day when the sun is just below the horizon

年末は緑の夕暮れとピンクと黄色の夕焼けの中で静かに過ぎ去ることはなかった。

Instead, it went out with a wild, white bluster and blow.

wild (荒々しく) [形] not tame or domesticated

bluster (吹雪) [名] a strong wind

その代わりに、荒々しく白い吹雪と共に去っていった。

It was one of the nights when the storm-wind hurtles over the frozen meadows and black hollows, and moans around the eaves like a lost creature, and drives the snow sharply against the shaking panes.

one of the nights (夜の1つ) [名] a night

storm-wind (嵐の風) [名] a strong wind

hurtle (吹き荒れる) [動] move or cause to move at great speed

frozen (凍った) [形] turned into ice

hollow (窪み) [名] a hole

drive (吹き付ける) [動] cause to move or be moved by force

sharply (激しく) [副] in a sharp manner

shaking (揺れる) [形] moving or causing to move up and down or from side to side

嵐の風が凍った牧草地や黒い窪みを吹き荒れ、迷子になった生き物のように軒先でうなり、揺れる窓ガラスに雪を激しく吹き付ける夜だった。

“Just the sort of night people like to cuddle down between their blankets and count their mercies,” said Anne to Jane Andrews, who had come up to spend the afternoon and stay all night.

sort of (のような) [副] to some extent; rather

like (思う) [動] be fond of; have a liking for

cuddle (くるまる) [動] lie or sit close together in a loving or affectionate way

blanket (毛布) [名] a large piece of woollen or similar material used as a bed covering

count (数える) [動] determine the total number of

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

「まさに人々が毛布にくるまって、神の恵みを数えたいと思うような夜ね」とアンは午後を過ごして、一晩泊まるためにやってきたジェーン・アンドリュースに言った。

But when they were cuddled between their blankets, in Anne’s little porch room, it was not her mercies of which Jane was thinking.

porch (玄関) [名] a covered area at the entrance to a building

しかし、アンの小さな玄関の部屋で毛布にくるまった時、ジェーンが考えていた事は神の恵みではなかった。

“Anne,” she said very solemnly, “I want to tell you something. May I”

may (いいかな) [助] expressing permission

「アン」彼女はとても真面目な顔で言った。「あなたに何か言いたいことがあるの。いいかな」

Anne was feeling rather sleepy after the party Ruby Gillis had given the night before.

sleepy (眠い) [形] ready or inclined to sleep

アンは前夜のルビー・ギリスのパーティーの後で、かなり眠たかった。

She would much rather have gone to sleep than listen to Jane’s confidences, which she was sure would bore her.

would rather (むしろ) [助] prefer to

go to sleep (眠りにつきたい) [動] go to bed

listen to (聞く) [動] give one's attention to a sound

confidence (打ち明け話) [名] a secret that is shared with someone

bore (退屈させる) [動] make someone feel bored

彼女はジェーンの打ち明け話を聞くよりも、眠りにつきたいと思っていた。

She had no prophetic inkling of what was coming.

have no inkling (予感がない) [動] have no idea or knowledge of something

what is coming (これから起こること) [名] what is going to happen

彼女にはこれから起こることの予感は全くなかった。

Probably Jane was engaged, too;

Jane (ジェーン) [名] a female given name

be engaged (婚約している) [動] be formally pledged to marry

おそらくジェーンも婚約しているのだろう。

rumor averred that Ruby Gillis was engaged to the Spencervale schoolteacher, about whom all the girls were said to be quite wild.

rumor (噂) [名] a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth

aver (断言する) [動] state or assert positively

engage (婚約する) [動] make a formal agreement to get married

Spencervale (スペンサーヴェイル) [名] a fictional town in the story

schoolteacher (学校の先生) [名] a person who teaches in a school

噂ではルビー・ギリスはスペンサーヴェイルの学校の先生と婚約しているとのことだった。

“I’ll soon be the only fancy-free maiden of our old quartet,” thought Anne, drowsily.

fancy-free (恋愛に興味のない) [形] not in love

maiden (乙女) [名] a young unmarried woman

drowsily (眠たげに) [副] in a sleepy way

「もうすぐ私は昔の四人組の中で唯一の恋愛に興味のない乙女になるよ」とアンは眠たげに考えた。

Aloud she said, “Of course.”

aloud (声に出して) [副] audibly; not silently

声に出して彼女は「もちろん」と言った。

“Anne,” said Jane, still more solemnly, “what do you think of my brother Billy?”

brother (兄) [名] a male sibling

Billy (ビリー) [名] Jane's brother

「アン」とジェーンはさらに真面目な顔で言った。「私の兄のビリーをどう思う?」

Anne gasped over this unexpected question, and floundered helplessly in her thoughts.

gasp (息を呑む) [動] catch one's breath with an open mouth

flounder (混乱する) [動] struggle or thrash about

helplessly (どうしようもなく) [副] without help or the ability to help oneself

アンはこの予期せぬ質問に息を呑み、どうしようもなく考えが混乱した。

Goodness, what did she think of Billy Andrews?

think of (どう思っているのか) [動] have an opinion about

なんてことだ、彼女はビリー・アンドリュースをどう思っているのか?

She had never thought anything about him—round-faced, stupid, perpetually smiling, good-natured Billy Andrews.

round-faced (丸顔の) [形] having a round face

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

perpetually (いつも) [副] continuously; constantly

smiling (笑顔の) [形] having a smile on one's face

good-natured (気立ての良い) [形] having a pleasant or kindly disposition

彼女は彼について何も考えたことがなかった。丸顔で、愚かで、いつも笑顔で、気立ての良いビリー・アンドリュース。

Did anybody ever think about Billy Andrews?

誰かビリー・アンドリュースについて考えたことがあっただろうか?

“I—I don’t understand, Jane,” she stammered.

stammer (どもる) [動] speak or say something with difficulty, especially because of nervousness

「私、私にはわからないよ、ジェーン」彼女はどもった。

“What do you mean—exactly?”

「どういう意味なの? 正確に」

“Do you like Billy?” asked Jane bluntly.

bluntly (率直に) [副] in a direct and outspoken manner

「ビリーが好き?」ジェーンは率直に尋ねた。

“Why—why—yes, I like him, of course,” gasped Anne, wondering if she were telling the literal truth.

wonder (疑問に思う) [動] be curious or uncertain about something

literal (文字通りの) [形] following the exact words of the original

truth (真実) [名] the true or actual state of a matter

「ええ、ええ、そうよ、もちろん彼が好きよ」アンは息を切らして、自分が文字通りの真実を語っているのか疑問に思った。

Certainly she did not dislike Billy.

dislike (嫌いではない) [動] have a feeling of aversion or disapproval of

確かに彼女はビリーを嫌いではない。

But could the indifferent tolerance with which she regarded him, when he happened to be in her range of vision, be considered positive enough for liking?

indifferent (無関心な) [形] having no particular interest or concern

tolerance (寛容さ) [名] the ability or willingness to tolerate something, in particular the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with

positive (肯定的) [形] expressing or implying affirmation, agreement, or permission

liking (好意) [名] a feeling of regard or fondness

しかし、彼がたまたま彼女の視界に入ったときに、彼女が彼を眺める無関心な寛容さは、好意を持つのに十分に肯定的だと考えられるのか?

What was Jane trying to elucidate?

elucidate (解明する) [動] make clear and understandable

ジェーンは何を解明しようとしているのか?

“Would you like him for a husband?”

「彼を夫にしたい?」

asked Jane calmly.

ジェーンは落ち着いて尋ねた。

“A husband!”

「夫!」

Anne had been sitting up in bed, the better to wrestle with the problem of her exact opinion of Billy Andrews.

sit up (起き上がる) [動] rise from a lying position to a sitting position

wrestle (格闘する) [動] engage in a violent or intense struggle

アンはベッドに起き上がって、ビリー・アンドリュースに対する自分の正確な意見の問題と格闘していた。

Now she fell flatly back on her pillows, the very breath gone out of her.

fall flatly (ぐったりと倒れる) [動] fall in a flat manner

pillow (枕) [名] a cushion for the head

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

アンは枕にぐったりと倒れ、息もつかせないほどだった。

“Whose husband?”

whose (誰の) [代] belonging to or connected with which person

「誰の夫?」

“Yours, of course,” answered Jane.

「もちろん、あなたのよ」とジェーンは答えた。

“Billy wants to marry you.

「ビリーはあなたと結婚したいんだって。

He’s always been crazy about you—and now father has given him the upper farm in his own name and there’s nothing to prevent him from getting married.

be crazy about (夢中である) [動] be very enthusiastic about

upper (上流の) [形] higher in position or status

farm (農場) [名] an area of land and its buildings used for growing crops and rearing animals

own (自身の) [形] belonging to (the person or thing mentioned)

prevent (妨げる) [動] keep from happening or arising

彼はいつもあなたに夢中だったし、今では父が彼に上流の農場を彼自身の名義で与えたので、彼が結婚するのを妨げるものは何もない。

But he’s so shy he couldn’t ask you himself if you’d have him, so he got me to do it.

himself (自分で) [代] that male person or animal

have (受け入れる) [動] accept or take

so (なので) [接] for that reason; therefore

got (頼んだ) [動] cause (someone) to do something, especially by using force or persuasion

でも、彼はとても恥ずかしがり屋なので、あなたに彼を受け入れてくれるかどうか自分で聞くことができなかったので、私に頼んだの。

I’d rather not have, but he gave me no peace till I said I would, if I got a good chance.

rather not (できればやりたくない) [副] would prefer not to

give no peace (安心させてくれなかった) [動] not allow to be calm or at ease

get a good chance (いい機会があれば) [動] have a good opportunity

できればやりたくないんだけど、いい機会があればそうすると言わない限り、彼は私を安心させてくれなかった。

What do you think about it, Anne?”

what (どう) [代] the thing that

アン、どう思う?」

Was it a dream?

夢だったのか?

Was it one of those nightmare things in which you find yourself engaged or married to some one you hate or don’t know, without the slightest idea how it ever came about?

one of those (そのうちの一つ) [名] a member of a group of things

nightmare (悪夢) [名] a frightening or unpleasant dream

engaged (婚約している) [形] having formally agreed to marry

married (結婚している) [形] in a state of marriage

don't know (知らない) [動] be unacquainted with

夢の中で、自分が嫌いな人や知らない人と婚約したり結婚したりしているのに、どうしてそうなったのか全くわからないという悪夢のような出来事の一つだったのか?

No, she, Anne Shirley, was lying there, wide awake, in her own bed, and Jane Andrews was beside her, calmly proposing for her brother Billy.

wide awake (目を覚まして) [形] fully awake

beside (そばに) [前] at the side of; next to

propose (プロポーズする) [動] suggest or present for consideration or discussion

いいえ、彼女、アン・シャーリーは、自分のベッドで目を覚まして横になっていて、ジェーン・アンドリュースは彼女のそばにいて、落ち着いて兄のビリーにプロポーズしていた。

Anne did not know whether she wanted to writhe or laugh;

writhe (身もだえする) [動] twist or turn the body about, as in pain

アンは身もだえしたいのか笑いたいのかわからなかった。

but she could do neither, for Jane’s feelings must not be hurt.

do neither (どちらもできない) [動] not do either of two things

must not (いけない) [助] be not allowed to; be forbidden to

しかし、彼女はどちらもできなかった。ジェーンの気持ちを傷つけてはいけないからだ。

“I—I couldn’t marry Bill, you know, Jane,” she managed to gasp.

Bill (ビル) [名] a man's name

manage (なんとかする) [動] succeed in doing something

「私、ビルと結婚できないよ、ジェーン」彼女はなんとか息を切らして言った。

“Why, such an idea never occurred to me—never!”

occur to (浮かぶ) [動] come into the mind of

「なぜ、そんな考えが私には浮かばなかったのか、絶対に!」

“I don’t suppose it did,” agreed Jane.

「そうは思わないよ」とジェーンは同意した。

“Billy has always been far too shy to think of courting.

far (あまりに) [副] to a great extent; much

「ビリーはいつも求愛を考えるには恥ずかしがり屋すぎるの。

But you might think it over, Anne.

think over (考える) [動] to consider carefully

でも、考えてみてもいいよ、アン。

Billy is a good fellow.

ビリーはいいやつよ。

I must say that, if he is my brother.

彼が私の兄弟なら、そう言わなければならないよ。

He has no bad habits and he’s a great worker, and you can depend on him.

have no (ない) [動] not have

bad habit (悪い習慣) [名] a habit that is harmful to one's health or that is socially unacceptable

great worker (働き者) [名] a person who works hard

depend on (頼りになる) [動] be influenced or determined by

彼には悪い習慣がないし、働き者で、頼りになるよ。

‘A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.’

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

bush (藪) [名] a woody plant with many stems

worth (値する) [動] merit or deserve

「手中の一羽は藪の中の二羽に値する」

He told me to tell you he’d be quite willing to wait till you got through college, if you insisted, though he’d rather get married this spring before the planting begins.

be willing to (喜んで〜する) [動] be ready, eager, or prepared to do something

this spring (この春) [名] the season of the year between winter and summer

planting (植え付け) [名] the action of putting a plant or seed in the ground

彼は、もしあなたが主張するなら、あなたが大学を卒業するまで喜んで待つつもりだということを伝えるように私に言ったよ。でも、彼は植え付けが始まる前のこの春に結婚したいと思っているよ。

He’d always be very good to you, I’m sure, and you know, Anne, I’d love to have you for a sister.”

be good to (優しくする) [動] treat someone well

I'm sure (と思う) [句] I am certain

you know (あのね) [句] used to introduce a new topic or to get someone's attention

I'd love to (したいと思っている) [句] I would like to

have someone for a sister (妹にする) [句] have someone as a sister

彼はいつもあなたにとても優しくしてくれると思うし、アン、私はあなたを妹にしたいと思っているのよ」

“I can’t marry Billy,” said Anne decidedly.

「ビリーとは結婚できないよ」とアンは断言した。

She had recovered her wits, and was even feeling a little angry.

recover (取り戻す) [動] return to a normal state

wit (落ち着き) [名] mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence

even (さえ) [副] to a greater extent than was expected or usual

angry (怒り) [名] a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility

彼女は落ち着きを取り戻し、少し怒りさえ感じていた。

It was all so ridiculous.

すべてがとてもばかげていた。

“There is no use thinking of it, Jane.

no use (無駄) [名] a lack of advantage or value

「そんなこと考えても無駄よ、ジェーン。

I don’t care anything for him in that way, and you must tell him so.”

care (考える) [動] feel concern or interest

that way (そんな風に) [副] in that manner

私は彼のことをそんな風に考えたことは一度もないよ、そう伝えてちょうだい」

“Well, I didn’t suppose you would,” said Jane with a resigned sigh, feeling that she had done her best.

resigned (あきらめた) [形] having accepted something unpleasant that one cannot change

do one's best (最善を尽くす) [動] make the greatest effort one can

「そうね、そうは思わないよ」ジェーンは、自分の最善を尽くしたと感じて、あきらめたようにため息をついた。

“I told Billy I didn’t believe it was a bit of use to ask you, but he insisted.

「ビリーに、あなたに頼んでも無駄だと言ったんだけど、彼は聞かなくて。

Well, you’ve made your decision, Anne, and I hope you won’t regret it.”

make a decision (決心する) [動] reach, make, or come to a decision about something

まあ、アン、あなたは決心したんだし、後悔しないことを祈ってるよ」

Jane spoke rather coldly.

speak (言う) [動] say something

ジェーンは冷たく言った。

She had been perfectly sure that the enamored Billy had no chance at all of inducing Anne to marry him.

be perfectly sure (確信している) [動] be absolutely certain

enamored (恋に落ちた) [形] filled with love and admiration

have no chance (チャンスがない) [動] be unlikely to do or achieve something

induce (説得する) [動] persuade or influence someone to do something

彼女は、恋に落ちたビリーがアンに結婚を説得するチャンスは全くないと確信していた。

Nevertheless, she felt a little resentment that Anne Shirley, who was, after all, merely an adopted orphan, without kith or kin, should refuse her brother—one of the Avonlea Andrews.

resentment (憤り) [名] bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly

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

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

kith (友人) [名] friends and acquaintances

kin (身内) [名] one's family and relations

refuse (拒絶する) [動] indicate or show that one is unwilling to do something

Avonlea Andrews (アヴォンリー・アンドリュース) [名] a family in the story

それでも、彼女は、結局のところ、ただの養子で、身寄りのない孤児であるアン・シャーリーが、彼女の兄、つまりアヴォンリー・アンドリュースの一人を拒絶したことに、少し憤りを感じていた。

Well, pride sometimes goes before a fall, Jane reflected ominously.

well (まあ) [副] to a great extent or degree

go before (前兆になる) [動] come or happen before

fall (転落) [名] a sudden loss of power, prosperity, or status

ominously (不吉に) [副] in a way that suggests that something bad is going to happen

まあ、プライドは時々転落の前兆になる、とジェーンは不吉に考えた。

Anne permitted herself to smile in the darkness over the idea that she might ever regret not marrying Billy Andrews.

permit (許す) [動] allow to do something

アンは、ビリー・アンドリュースと結婚しなかったことを後悔するかもしれないという考えに、暗闇の中で微笑んだ。

“I hope Billy won’t feel very badly over it,” she said nicely.

feel badly (気に病む) [動] feel sorry or guilty

nicely (優しく) [副] in a pleasant way

「ビリーがあまり気に病まなければいいけど」と彼女は優しく言った。

Jane made a movement as if she were tossing her head on her pillow.

make a movement (動きをする) [動] move

toss (投げつける) [動] throw or roll around

ジェーンは枕の上で頭を投げつけるような動きをした。

“Oh, he won’t break his heart.

break one's heart (失恋する) [動] to cause someone to feel very sad or disappointed

「ああ、彼は失恋しないよ。

Billy has too much good sense for that.

have too much good sense (そんなには傷つかない) [動] be too sensible to do something

ビリーはそんなには傷つかないよ。

He likes Nettie Blewett pretty well, too, and mother would rather he married her than any one.

pretty well (かなり) [副] to a moderately high degree

彼はネティ・ブルーエットもかなり好きで、母は誰よりも彼女と結婚してほしいと思っている。

She’s such a good manager and saver.

manager (管理者) [名] a person responsible for controlling or administering all or part of a company or similar organization

saver (貯金家) [名] a person who saves money

彼女はとても良い管理者で貯金家だ。

I think, when Billy is once sure you won’t have him, he’ll take Nettie.

once (一度) [副] on one occasion or for one time only

sure (確信する) [形] having or showing confidence and certainty

ビリーはあなたが彼を受け入れないと確信したら、ネティを受け入れると思う。

Please don’t mention this to any one, will you, Anne?”

mention (言う) [動] to speak about something briefly

any one (誰にも) [名] any person

will (ね) [助] used to express a request

お願いだから誰にも言わないでね、アン」

“Certainly not,” said Anne, who had no desire whatever to publish abroad the fact that Billy Andrews wanted to marry her, preferring her, when all was said and done, to Nettie Blewett.

certainly not (もちろん言わないよ) [副] definitely not

desire (気) [名] a strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen

whatever (全く) [副] at all; in any way

publish (公表する) [動] make public

abroad (広く) [副] in or to a foreign country

do (行う) [動] perform (an action)

Nettie Blewett (ネッティー・ブルーエット) [名] a character in the story

「もちろん言わないよ」とアンは言った。ビリー・アンドリュースが彼女と結婚したがっているという事実を公表する気は全くなかった。

Nettie Blewett!

ネティ・ブルーエット!

“And now I suppose we’d better go to sleep,” suggested Jane.

「そして、今は寝た方がいいと思うよ」とジェーンが提案した。

To sleep went Jane easily and speedily;

go to sleep (眠りつく) [動] fall asleep

easily (すぐに) [副] without difficulty or effort

ジェーンはすぐに眠りについた。

but, though very unlike MacBeth in most respects, she had certainly contrived to murder sleep for Anne.

MacBeth (マクベス) [名] a tragedy by William Shakespeare

sleep (睡眠) [名] the natural state of rest in which consciousness practically disappears

ジェーンはほとんどの点でマクベスと似ていないが、アンの睡眠を殺す工夫を確かにしていた。

That proposed-to damsel lay on a wakeful pillow until the wee sma’s, but her meditations were far from being romantic.

lay (横になる) [動] be in or move into a horizontal position

wakeful (眠れない) [形] not able to sleep

wee sma's (夜明け) [名] the early hours of the morning

meditation (瞑想) [名] the act of meditating

romantic (ロマンチック) [形] of, characterized by, or suggestive of an idealized view of reality

プロポーズされた乙女は夜明けまで眠れずに横になっていたが、彼女の瞑想はロマンチックとは程遠かった。

It was not, however, until the next morning that she had an opportunity to indulge in a good laugh over the whole affair.

not until (までなかった) [接] only at a later time

next morning (翌朝) [名] the morning of the day after the present day

opportunity (機会) [名] a chance to do something

indulge in (大笑いする) [動] allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of

しかし、彼女がこの出来事全体を大笑いする機会を得たのは翌朝までなかった。

When Jane had gone home—still with a hint of frost in voice and manner because Anne had declined so ungratefully and decidedly the honor of an alliance with the House of Andrews—Anne retreated to the porch room, shut the door, and had her laugh out at last.

hint (気配) [名] a small amount of something

frost (冷たさ) [名] a covering of ice crystals formed on the ground or objects near the ground

manner (態度) [名] a way of behaving or doing something

decline (断る) [動] refuse to accept

ungratefully (恩知らずにも) [副] in an ungrateful manner

alliance (縁組) [名] a union or association formed for mutual benefit

House of Andrews (アンドリュース家) [名] the family of Andrews

ジェーンが帰宅した時、アンがアンドリュース家との縁組という名誉を恩知らずにも断固として断ったため、声と態度にまだ冷たさが残っていたが、アンは玄関の部屋に退いてドアを閉め、ついに大笑いした。

“If I could only share the joke with some one!” she thought.

share (共有する) [動] have or use something in common with others

joke (ジョーク) [名] something said or done to cause laughter

「誰かとこのジョークを共有できたら!」彼女は思った。

“But I can’t. Diana is the only one I’d want to tell, and, even if I hadn’t sworn secrecy to Jane, I can’t tell Diana things now.

swear (誓う) [動] make a solemn promise

secrecy (秘密) [名] the condition of being kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others

「でもできない。ダイアナだけが話したい相手だけれど、ジェーンに秘密を守ると誓っていなかったとしても、今はダイアナに話せない。

She tells everything to Fred—I know she does.

彼女はフレッドに何でも話す、そうに違いない。

Well, I’ve had my first proposal.

とにかく、初めてプロポーズされたよ。

I supposed it would come some day—but I certainly never thought it would be by proxy.

proxy (代理人) [名] the authority or power to act for another person

いつかプロポーズされるだろうとは思っていたけど、代理人からとは考えもしなかったよ。

It’s awfully funny—and yet there’s a sting in it, too, somehow.”

sting (痛いところ) [名] a sharp pain caused by a sting

とてもおかしな話だけれど、でも、どこか痛いところもあるよ。」

Anne knew quite well wherein the sting consisted, though she did not put it into words.

well (よく) [副] to a high standard; very well

put into words (言葉にする) [動] express something in words

アンは、言葉には出さなかったが、その痛みの原因がどこにあるかよくわかっていた。

She had had her secret dreams of the first time some one should ask her the great question.

first time (初めて) [名] the first occasion on which something happens or is done

great question (プロポーズ) [名] a proposal of marriage

secret dream (密かに夢見る) [名] a dream that is not told to anyone

アンは、誰かが初めて自分にプロポーズする時のことを密かに夢見ていた。

And it had, in those dreams, always been very romantic and beautiful: and the “some one” was to be very handsome and dark-eyed and distinguished-looking and eloquent, whether he were Prince Charming to be enraptured with “yes,” or one to whom a regretful, beautifully worded, but hopeless refusal must be given.

dark-eyed (黒い瞳の) [形] having dark eyes

distinguished-looking (立派な見かけの) [形] having an impressive or distinguished appearance

eloquent (雄弁な) [形] fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing

regretful (残念な) [形] feeling or showing regret

refusal (拒絶) [名] an act of refusing or being refused

そして、その夢の中では、いつもとてもロマンチックで美しく、「誰か」はとてもハンサムで、黒い瞳で、見かけが立派で、雄弁で、喜んで「はい」と答える白馬の王子様か、残念ながら美しい言葉で絶望的な拒絶をしなければならない人だった。

If the latter, the refusal was to be expressed so delicately that it would be next best thing to acceptance, and he would go away, after kissing her hand, assuring her of his unalterable, life-long devotion.

latter (後者) [名] the second of two things mentioned

express (表現する) [動] to show or represent in words

delicately (繊細に) [副] in a delicate manner

next best thing (次善の策) [名] the next best alternative

acceptance (受け入れ) [名] the action of accepting something

kiss (キスをする) [動] to touch or caress with the lips

assure (保証する) [動] to make sure or certain

unalterable (不変の) [形] not able to be changed

life-long (生涯にわたる) [形] lasting for a lifetime

devotion (献身) [名] love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause

後者の場合、拒絶は受け入れに次ぐ最善のものとなるように繊細に表現され、彼は彼女の手にキスをした後、彼の不変の、生涯にわたる献身を彼女に保証して去っていくのだった。

And it would always be a beautiful memory, to be proud of and a little sad about, also.

proud (誇らしい) [形] feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements or qualities or those of someone with whom one is closely associated

sad (悲しい) [形] unhappy or mournful

そして、それはいつまでも美しい思い出であり、誇らしくもあり、少し悲しくもある。

And now, this thrilling experience had turned out to be merely grotesque.

and now (そして今) [副] at the present time

thrilling (スリリングな) [形] causing a strong feeling of excitement

turn out (なってしまう) [動] to have a particular result

merely (単に) [副] only; no more than

grotesque (グロテスクな) [形] repulsively ugly or distorted

そして今、このスリリングな経験は単にグロテスクなものになってしまった。

Billy Andrews had got his sister to propose for him because his father had given him the upper farm;

sister (妹) [名] a girl or woman who has the same parents as another person

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

ビリー・アンドリュースは、父親が上部の農場を彼に譲ったため、妹にプロポーズを頼んだ。

and if Anne wouldn’t “have him” Nettie Blewett would.

wouldn't (しなければ) [助] would not

would (だろう) [助] will

そして、もしアンが「彼を受け入れ」なければ、ネッティ・ブレウェットがそうするだろう。

There was romance for you, with a vengeance!

vengeance (復讐) [名] punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong

復讐を伴うロマンスがあった!

Anne laughed—and then sighed.

アンは笑い、そしてため息をついた。

The bloom had been brushed from one little maiden dream.

bloom (花) [名] a flower or mass of flowers

brush (払い落とす) [動] remove by brushing

花は、1つの小さな乙女の夢から払い落とされていた。

Would the painful process go on until everything became prosaic and hum-drum?

painful (苦しい) [形] causing pain

prosaic (平凡な) [形] lacking in imagination or excitement

hum-drum (退屈な) [形] lacking in variety or excitement

すべてが平凡で退屈になるまで、この苦しい過程は続くのだろうか?

Chapter IX: An Unwelcome Lover and a Welcome Friend

unwelcome (歓迎されない) [形] not wanted or not welcome

welcome (歓迎される) [形] gladly received

第9章: 歓迎されない恋人と歓迎される友人

The second term at Redmond sped as quickly as had the first—“actually whizzed away,” Philippa said.

second (2番目の) [形] coming after the first in position

quickly (速く) [副] at a fast speed

whiz (飛び去る) [動] move or cause to move very quickly

away (去る) [副] from a place

レドモンドの2学期は1学期と同じように速く過ぎ去った。「本当に飛び去ったよ」とフィリッパは言った。

Anne enjoyed it thoroughly in all its phases—the stimulating class rivalry, the making and deepening of new and helpful friendships, the gay little social stunts, the doings of the various societies of which she was a member, the widening of horizons and interests.

phase (局面) [名] a distinct period or stage in a series of events or a process of change or development

stimulate (刺激する) [動] make more active or lively

rivalry (競争) [名] competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field

make (形成) [動] form or produce

deepen (深化) [動] make or become deep or deeper

helpful (有益な) [形] providing help or assistance

social (社交的な) [形] relating to activities in which people meet each other for pleasure

stunt (スタント) [名] an unusual or difficult feat requiring great skill or daring

doing (活動) [名] something that is done

various (様々な) [形] different from one another

member (所属) [名] a person who belongs to a group or an organization

horizon (視野) [名] the limit of a person's knowledge, experience, or interest

アンは、そのすべての局面を心から楽しんだ。刺激的なクラスの競争、新しく有益な友情の形成と深化、陽気な小さな社交的なスタント、彼女が所属する様々な協会の活動、視野と関心の拡大。

She studied hard, for she had made up her mind to win the Thorburn Scholarship in English.

Thorburn Scholarship (ソーバーン奨学金) [名] a scholarship awarded to students who excel in English

彼女は一生懸命勉強した。英語でソーバーン奨学金を獲得しようと決心していたからだ。

This being won, meant that she could come back to Redmond the next year without trenching on Marilla’s small savings—something Anne was determined she would not do.

trench on (切り崩す) [動] encroach on or invade

saving (貯金) [名] money that is saved

determine (決める) [動] cause (something) to occur in a particular way; be the decisive factor in

これを獲得すれば、マリラのわずかな貯金を切り崩すことなく、来年もレドモンドに戻って来られるということだった。アンは絶対にそうはしないと決めていた。

Gilbert, too, was in full chase after a scholarship, but found plenty of time for frequent calls at Thirty-eight, St. John’s.

in full chase (全力で取り組む) [動] to pursue something with all one's effort

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

frequent (頻繁な) [形] happening or done often

call (電話) [名] a connection over a telephone line

Thirty-eight (38番地) [名] the number 38

St. John's (セント・ジョンズ) [名] the capital of Antigua and Barbuda

ギルバートもまた、奨学金獲得に向けて全力で取り組んでいたが、セント・ジョンズの38番地に頻繁に電話をかけるための時間は十分にあった。

He was Anne’s escort at nearly all the college affairs, and she knew that their names were coupled in Redmond gossip.

escort (エスコート) [名] a person who accompanies another for protection, guidance, or as a courtesy

affair (行事) [名] an event or series of events

couple (結びつける) [動] to join or connect two or more things together

彼はほとんどすべての大学の行事でアンのエスコートを務め、彼女は二人の名前がレドモンドのゴシップで結びつけられていることを知っていた。

Anne raged over this but was helpless;

rage (激怒する) [動] to be furious or angry

helpless (どうしようもない) [形] unable to help oneself

アンはこれに激怒したが、どうしようもなかった。

she could not cast an old friend like Gilbert aside, especially when he had grown suddenly wise and wary, as behooved him in the dangerous proximity of more than one Redmond youth who would gladly have taken his place by the side of the slender, red-haired coed, whose gray eyes were as alluring as stars of evening.

cast aside (捨て去る) [動] to throw away or reject

old friend (古くからの友人) [名] a friend that one has known for a long time

wary (用心深い) [形] feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems

behoove (相応しい) [動] to be right or proper for

dangerous (危険な) [形] able or likely to cause harm

proximity (近さ) [名] the state of being near or close

take one's place (代わりに座る) [動] to sit in someone's seat

slender (ほっそりした) [形] thin and graceful

red-haired (赤毛の) [形] having red hair

coed (女子大生) [名] a female student at a coeducational college or university

alluring (魅惑的な) [形] very attractive or tempting

彼女はギルバートのような古くからの友人を捨て去ることはできなかった。特に彼が突然賢く用心深くなったとき、彼は喜んで彼の代わりに夕方の星のように魅惑的な灰色の目をしたほっそりした赤毛の女子大生の横に座りたいと思っているレドモンドの若者の危険な近さに相応しかった。

Anne was never attended by the crowd of willing victims who hovered around Philippa’s conquering march through her Freshman year;

march (行進) [名] a long and tiring walk

freshman year (1年生) [名] the first year of college or high school

アンは、フィリッパの1年生を征服する行進の周りに群がる自発的な犠牲者の群衆に付き添われることはなかった。

but there was a lanky, brainy Freshie, a jolly, little, round Sophomore, and a tall, learned Junior who all liked to call at Thirty-eight, St. John’s, and talk over ’ologies and ’isms, as well as lighter subjects, with Anne, in the becushioned parlor of that domicile.

lanky (ひょろっとした) [形] ungainly tall and thin

brainy (頭のいい) [形] intelligent

Sophomore (2年生) [名] a second-year student

learned (博学な) [形] having a lot of knowledge

Junior (3年生) [名] a third-year student

ology (学問) [名] a science or branch of knowledge

ism (主義) [名] a distinctive practice, system, or philosophy

as well as (だけでなく) [接] in addition to

lighter (もっと軽い) [形] of less weight

domicile (住居) [名] a place where someone lives

しかし、ひょろっとした頭のいい新入生、陽気で小さくて丸い2年生、背が高く博学な3年生がいて、みんなセント・ジョンの38番地に電話をかけ、その住居のクッションのきいた応接室でアンと「学問」や「主義」だけでなく、もっと軽い話題について話すのが好きだった。

Gilbert did not love any of them, and he was exceedingly careful to give none of them the advantage over him by any untimely display of his real feelings Anne-ward.

any (誰も) [限] one, some, or all indiscriminately of whatever quantity

be exceedingly careful (非常に注意する) [動] be very careful

none (誰にも) [限] not one; not any

advantage (優位性) [名] a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position

untimely (時機を逸した) [形] happening or done at an inappropriate or unfortunate time

display (表す) [動] show or make visible

real (本当の) [形] not counterfeit or artificial; genuine

Anne-ward (アンに対する) [形] in the direction of Anne

ギルバートは彼らの誰も愛していなかったし、アンに対する彼の本当の気持ちを時機を逸して表すことで、彼らの誰にも彼に対する優位性を与えないように非常に注意していた。

To her he had become again the boy-comrade of Avonlea days, and as such could hold his own against any smitten swain who had so far entered the lists against him.

to her (彼女にとって) [前] in her opinion

boy-comrade (少年の仲間) [名] a boy who is a friend

as such (そのように) [副] in that capacity

list (リスト) [名] a series of names or other items written or printed together in a meaningful grouping

彼女にとって、彼は再びアヴォンリー時代の少年の仲間となり、これまで彼に対抗してリストに名を連ねたどんな恋敵にも負けない存在となった。

As a companion, Anne honestly acknowledged nobody could be so satisfactory as Gilbert; she was very glad, so she told herself, that he had evidently dropped all nonsensical ideas—though she spent considerable time secretly wondering why.

companion (仲間) [名] a person who accompanies another

honestly (正直に) [副] in an honest manner

satisfactory (満足できる) [形] good enough to fulfill a need or requirement

drop (捨てる) [動] let or make fall

nonsensical (無意味な) [形] having no meaning or making no sense

spend (費やす) [動] pass or use (time) in a specified way

wonder (考える) [動] desire or be curious to know something

アンは、仲間としてギルバートほど満足できる人はいないと正直に認めていた。彼女は、彼が明らかにすべての無意味な考えを捨ててしまったことをとても喜んでいると自分に言い聞かせたが、その理由を密かに考えるのにかなりの時間を費やした。

Only one disagreeable incident marred that winter.

only one (たった一つの) [形] the only one

disagreeable (不愉快な) [形] unpleasant

incident (出来事) [名] an event or occurrence

mar (台無しにする) [動] spoil or impair the quality of

その冬を台無しにしたのは、たった一つの不愉快な出来事だった。

Charlie Sloane, sitting bolt upright on Miss Ada’s most dearly beloved cushion, asked Anne one night if she would promise “to become Mrs. Charlie Sloane some day.”

sit bolt upright (ピンと背筋を伸ばして座る) [動] sit up very straight

Miss Ada (エイダ先生) [名] a character in the story

most dearly beloved (最も愛する) [形] most loved

one night (ある夜) [名] one evening

Mrs. Charlie Sloane (チャーリー・スローン夫人) [名] the wife of Charlie Sloane

チャーリー・スローンは、エイダ先生の最も愛するクッションの上にピンと背筋を伸ばして座り、ある夜アンに「いつかチャーリー・スローン夫人になること」を約束してくれるかと尋ねた。

Coming after Billy Andrews’ proxy effort, this was not quite the shock to Anne’s romantic sensibilities that it would otherwise have been;

come after (後に来る) [動] follow in time

proxy (代理) [名] the authority to represent someone else

sensibility (感性) [名] the ability to appreciate and respond to complex emotional or aesthetic influences; sensitivity

shock (ショック) [名] a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience

ビリー・アンドリュースの代理求婚の後だったので、アンのロマンチックな感性にはそれほどショックではなかった。

but it was certainly another heart-rending disillusion.

heart-rending (悲痛な) [形] causing intense emotional pain

disillusion (幻滅) [名] a feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be

しかし、それは確かにもう一つの悲痛な幻滅だった。

She was angry, too, for she felt that she had never given Charlie the slightest encouragement to suppose such a thing possible.

angry (怒っている) [形] feeling or showing anger

encouragement (励まし) [名] the action of encouraging someone or something

such (そのような) [形] of the type previously mentioned

possible (可能だ) [形] able to be done; within the power or capacity of someone or something

彼女はまた怒っていた。なぜなら、彼女はチャーリーにそのようなことが可能だと考えさせるようなわずかな励ましも与えたことは一度もないと感じていたからだ。

But what could you expect of a Sloane, as Mrs. Rachel Lynde would ask scornfully?

scornfully (軽蔑して) [副] in a contemptuous manner

しかし、レイチェル・リンド夫人が軽蔑して尋ねるように、スローン家から何を期待できるだろうか?

Charlie’s whole attitude, tone, air, words, fairly reeked with Sloanishness.

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

air (態度) [名] the general character of a place, society, or period of time as expressed in its attitudes and lifestyle

fairly (かなり) [副] to a moderately high degree; moderately

reek (満ちる) [動] be pervaded with a strong or unpleasant smell

チャーリーの態度、口調、態度、言葉、すべてがスローン家らしさに満ちていた。

“He was conferring a great honor—no doubt whatever about that.

confer (与える) [動] give or grant

「彼は大きな名誉を与えてくれた。それについては疑いの余地はない。

And when Anne, utterly insensible to the honor, refused him, as delicately and considerately as she could—for even a Sloane had feelings which ought not to be unduly lacerated—Sloanishness still further betrayed itself.

utterly (全く) [副] completely; absolutely

insensible (無感覚な) [形] unable to feel or perceive

considerately (思いやりを持って) [副] in a way that is thoughtful of the feelings of others

even (でさえも) [副] used to emphasize the inclusion of someone or something in a statement

ought (べきである) [助] used to express duty or moral obligation

unduly (過度に) [副] to an excessive degree

lacerated (傷つけられる) [動] tear or make a ragged cut in

betray (裏切る) [動] be disloyal to

そして、アンがその名誉に全く無感覚で、できるだけ繊細に、思いやりを持って彼を拒んだ時、スローン家でさえも過度に傷つけられるべきではない感情を持っていたので、スローン家らしさはさらに裏切られた。

Charlie certainly did not take his dismissal as Anne’s imaginary rejected suitors did.

not take (受け入れない) [動] refuse to accept

dismissal (解雇) [名] the termination of a person's employment

imaginary (想像上の) [形] existing only in the imagination

rejected (拒絶された) [形] refused to be accepted, considered, or approved

suitor (求婚者) [名] a man who is courting a woman

チャーリーは確かにアンの想像上の拒絶された求婚者のように彼の解雇を受け入れなかった。

Instead, he became angry, and showed it;

show (示す) [動] demonstrate or exhibit

その代わりに、彼は怒り、それを示した。

he said two or three quite nasty things;

two or three (二、三) [名] a small number

nasty (嫌な) [形] highly unpleasant or disagreeable

彼は二、三のかなり嫌なことを言った。

Anne’s temper flashed up mutinously and she retorted with a cutting little speech whose keenness pierced even Charlie’s protective Sloanishness and reached the quick;

temper (癇癪) [名] a state of mind or a mood

flash up (燃え上がる) [動] to burn brightly and suddenly

mutinously (反抗的に) [副] in a rebellious manner

cutting (鋭い) [形] capable of or designed for cutting

keenness (鋭さ) [名] the quality of being sharp or intense

pierce (突き刺す) [動] to make a hole in something with a sharp or pointed object

protective (保護的な) [形] serving to protect

reach (突く) [動] to stretch out so as to touch or grasp something

quick (急所) [名] the most sensitive part

アンの癇癪が反抗的に燃え上がり、彼女はチャーリーの保護的なスローン家らしささえも突き刺し、急所を突くような鋭い言葉で言い返した。

he caught up his hat and flung himself out of the house with a very red face;

catch up (つかむ) [動] to grab or seize

fling (飛び出す) [動] to move or cause to move suddenly and with force

彼は帽子をつかみ、真っ赤な顔で家から飛び出した。

Anne rushed upstairs, falling twice over Miss Ada’s cushions on the way, and threw herself on her bed, in tears of humiliation and rage.

fall (つまづく) [動] move quickly and suddenly from a higher to a lower level

humiliation (屈辱) [名] a feeling of deep distress caused by a loss of pride or self-respect

rage (怒り) [名] violent and uncontrolled anger

アンは二度もエイダさんのクッションにつまづきながら二階に駆け上がり、屈辱と怒りの涙を流しながらベッドに身を投げた。

Had she actually stooped to quarrel with a Sloane?

stoop (落ちぶれる) [動] lower oneself in dignity or position

quarrel (喧嘩) [名] an angry argument or disagreement

彼女は本当にスローン家と喧嘩するほど落ちぶれたのか?

Was it possible anything Charlie Sloane could say had power to make her angry?

チャーリー・スローンが言うことで彼女を怒らせることなどあり得るだろうか?

Oh, this was degradation, indeed—worse even than being the rival of Nettie Blewett!

degradation (堕落) [名] the state of being degraded

indeed (本当に) [副] in fact; really

ああ、これは本当に堕落だよ、ネッティ・ブルーエットのライバルになるよりももっとひどい!

“I wish I need never see the horrible creature again,” she sobbed vindictively into her pillows.

need (必要である) [動] require (something) because it is essential or very important rather than just desirable

sob (泣く) [動] cry noisily, making a series of short, convulsive gasps

vindictively (恨めしそうに) [副] having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge

「あの恐ろしい生き物に二度と会わないで済むといいのに」彼女は枕に顔を埋めて恨めしそうに泣いた。

She could not avoid seeing him again, but the outraged Charlie took care that it should not be at very close quarters.

avoid (避ける) [動] prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

close (近い) [形] near in space or time

quarter (場所) [名] a place where people live or work

彼女は彼に再び会うことを避けることはできなかったが、激怒したチャーリーはそれがあまり近い場所でないように気を付けた。

Miss Ada’s cushions were henceforth safe from his depredations, and when he met Anne on the street, or in Redmond’s halls, his bow was icy in the extreme.

Miss Ada (エイダ嬢) [名] a young woman

depredation (略奪) [名] the act of robbing or plundering

bow (お辞儀) [名] a gesture of respect or greeting made by inclining the head or body

icy (冷たい) [形] very cold

extreme (極めて) [形] very great or intense

エイダ嬢のクッションは今後彼の略奪から安全であり、彼が通りやレドモンドのホールでアンに会ったとき、彼のお辞儀は極めて冷たかった。

Relations between these two old schoolmates continued to be thus strained for nearly a year!

relation (関係) [名] the state of being connected or related

schoolmate (学友) [名] a fellow student

thus (このように) [副] in this way

これら二人の古い学友の関係は、このようにほぼ一年の間緊張し続けた!

Then Charlie transferred his blighted affections to a round, rosy, snub-nosed, blue-eyed, little Sophomore who appreciated them as they deserved, whereupon he forgave Anne and condescended to be civil to her again;

transfer (移す) [動] move from one place to another

blighted (傷ついた) [形] damaged or destroyed

snub-nosed (鼻が低い) [形] having a short, turned-up nose

blue-eyed (青い目をした) [形] having blue eyes

condescend (許す) [動] do something that you think is below your dignity

civil (礼儀正しい) [形] polite and considerate in behavior

それからチャーリーは、彼の傷ついた愛情を、丸く、バラ色で、鼻が低く、青い目をした、小さな二年生に移し、その二年生は、その愛情を正当に評価し、そこで彼はアンを許し、再び彼女に礼儀正しくすることを許した。

in a patronizing manner intended to show her just what she had lost.

in a patronizing manner (恩着せがましい態度で) [副] in a way that treats someone as though they are stupid

just what (まさに) [副] exactly; precisely

彼女が失ったものを彼女に示すことを意図した、恩着せがましい態度で。

One day Anne scurried excitedly into Priscilla’s room.

scurry (駆け込む) [動] run quickly with short steps

excitedly (興奮して) [副] in a state of great excitement

ある日、アンは興奮してプリシラの部屋に駆け込んだ。

“Read that,” she cried, tossing Priscilla a letter.

read (読んで) [動] to be able to understand the written word

cry (叫び) [動] to say something loudly

toss (投げた) [動] to throw something lightly or carelessly

「読んで」と彼女は叫び、プリシラに手紙を投げた。

“It’s from Stella—and she’s coming to Redmond next year—and what do you think of her idea?

Stella (ステラ) [名] a female given name

「ステラからよ。来年レドモンドに来るんだって。彼女の考えをどう思う?

I think it’s a perfectly splendid one, if we can only carry it out.

私にはそれがとても素晴らしい考えに思えるんだけど、もし私たちがそれを実行できるならね。

Do you suppose we can, Pris?”

can (できる) [助] be able to

できると思う、プリス?」

“I’ll be better able to tell you when I find out what it is,” said Priscilla, casting aside a Greek lexicon and taking up Stella’s letter.

find out (わかる) [動] discover or notice something

cast aside (脇に置く) [動] throw or toss to one side

take up (取り上げる) [動] pick up or lift up

「それが何かわかったら、もっとよく答えられるよ」とプリシラはギリシャ語辞典を脇に置いて、ステラの手紙を取り上げた。

Stella Maynard had been one of their chums at Queen’s Academy and had been teaching school ever since.

Stella Maynard (ステラ・メイナード) [名] a person's name

Queen's Academy (クイーン学院) [名] a school

ステラ・メイナードはクイーン学院時代の友人の一人であり、それ以来ずっと学校で教えていた。

“But I’m going to give it up, Anne dear,” she wrote, “and go to college next year.

「でも、アン、私はそれを辞めて、来年大学に行くことにしたの。

As I took the third year at Queen’s I can enter the Sophomore year.

third year (三年生) [名] a student in the third year of a course of study

enter (入学する) [動] to go or come in

sophomore year (二年生) [名] a student in the second year of a course of study

クイーン学院で三年生まで取ったから、二年生として入学できるよ。

I’m tired of teaching in a back country school.

back country (田舎) [名] a remote rural area

田舎の学校で教えるのに飽きちゃった。

Some day I’m going to write a treatise on ‘The Trials of a Country Schoolmarm.’

treatise (論文) [名] a written work dealing formally and systematically with a subject

いつか「田舎の学校教師の試練」という論文を書くつもりよ。

It will be a harrowing bit of realism.

bit (少し) [名] a small piece or amount

realism (現実主義) [名] the attitude or practice of accepting a situation as it is and being prepared to deal with it accordingly

悲惨な現実主義になるよ。

It seems to be the prevailing impression that we live in clover, and have nothing to do but draw our quarter’s salary.

live in clover (裕福に暮らす) [動] live in luxury

have nothing to do (何もすることがない) [動] be idle

draw (受け取る) [動] receive

quarter (四半期) [名] a period of three months

salary (給料) [名] a fixed regular payment made by an employer to an employee

私たちは裕福に暮らしていて、四半期の給料を受け取ること以外何もすることがないという印象が広がっているようです。

My treatise shall tell the truth about us.

私の論文は私たちの真実を語るでしょう。

Why, if a week should pass without some one telling me that I am doing easy work for big pay I would conclude that I might as well order my ascension robe ‘immediately and to onct.’

pass (過ぎる) [動] go by

without (なしに) [前] not having or not doing something

might as well (した方がいい) [動] would be equally well advised to

order (注文する) [動] give an instruction to do something

ascension (昇天) [名] the action of going up

robe (ローブ) [名] a loose outer garment

なぜなら、もし誰かが私に高給で楽な仕事をしていると言ってくれずに一週間が過ぎたら、私は昇天のローブを「すぐに、そしてすぐに」注文した方がいいと思うからです。

‘Well, you get your money easy,’ some rate-payer will tell me, condescendingly.

get (稼ぐ) [動] receive as a return for effort or work

easy (簡単に) [副] without difficulty or effort

rate-payer (納税者) [名] a person who pays rates

「まあ、あなたは簡単にお金を稼いでいますね」と、ある納税者は私に上から目線で言うでしょう。

‘All you have to do is to sit there and hear lessons.’

all you have to do (ただ~するだけでいい) [名] the only thing you need to do

「ただそこに座って授業を聞くだけでいいんですからね」

I used to argue the matter at first, but I’m wiser now.

argue (議論する) [動] exchange diverging or opposite views, typically in a heated or angry way

最初は議論していたのですが、今は賢くなりました。

Facts are stubborn things, but as some one has wisely said, not half so stubborn as fallacies.

stubborn (頑固な) [形] unwilling to change your opinion or to do what someone else wants you to do

fallacy (誤謬) [名] a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument

事実は頑固なものだが、誰かが賢く言ったように、誤謬ほど頑固なものはない。

So I only smile loftily now in eloquent silence.

loftily (高慢に) [副] in a haughty manner

だから私は雄弁な沈黙の中で高慢に微笑むだけだ。

Why, I have nine grades in my school and I have to teach a little of everything, from investigating the interiors of earthworms to the study of the solar system.

grade (学年) [名] a stage of primary or secondary education

earthworm (ミミズ) [名] any of various terrestrial worms of the class Oligochaeta

interior (内部) [名] the inner part of something

solar system (太陽系) [名] the sun and the planets that go around it

私の学校には9つの学年があって、ミミズの内部の調査から太陽系の研究まで、あらゆることを少しずつ教えなければならないの。

My youngest pupil is four—his mother sends him to school to ‘get him out of the way’—and my oldest twenty—it ‘suddenly struck him’ that it would be easier to go to school and get an education than follow the plough any longer.

youngest (一番小さい) [形] of the least age

pupil (生徒) [名] a person who is studying at a school

get out of the way (邪魔にならないように) [動] move so as to not be in someone's way

oldest (一番大きい) [形] of the greatest age

strike (思いつく) [動] come to one's mind

easier (楽) [形] less difficult

go to school (学校に行く) [動] attend a school

get an education (教育を受ける) [動] receive an education

follow the plough (鋤を持ち続ける) [動] continue to work as a farmer

一番小さい生徒は4歳で、母親が「邪魔にならないように」学校に送り込んでいて、一番大きい生徒は20歳で、これ以上鋤を持ち続けるよりも学校に行って教育を受ける方が楽だと「突然思いついた」のです。

In the wild effort to cram all sorts of research into six hours a day I don’t wonder if the children feel like the little boy who was taken to see the biograph.

wild (無茶な) [形] not subject to control or discipline

cram (詰め込む) [動] pack something or someone tightly into a small space

all sorts of (あらゆる種類の) [限] of many different types

research (研究) [名] the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions

six hours (6時間) [名] a period of time equal to 360 minutes

a day (1日) [名] a period of time equal to 24 hours

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

little boy (少年) [名] a young male human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority

taken to see (連れて行かれる) [動] be taken to a place

biograph (映画) [名] a cinematograph

あらゆる種類の研究を1日6時間に詰め込むという無茶な努力の中で、子供たちが映画を見に連れて行かれた少年のような気持ちになっても不思議ではない。

‘I have to look for what’s coming next before I know what went last,’ he complained.

complain (不満を漏らす) [動] express dissatisfaction or annoyance

「前がどうなったかわからないうちに次が来てしまう」と彼は不満を漏らした。

I feel like that myself.

feel like (思う) [動] to be inclined or willing

私もそう思う。

“And the letters I get, Anne!

「それに、アン、私に届く手紙ったら!

Tommy’s mother writes me that Tommy is not coming on in arithmetic as fast as she would like.

Tommy's mother (トミーのお母さん) [名] the mother of Tommy

Tommy (トミー) [名] a male given name

come on (上達する) [動] make progress or improve

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

fast (思うように) [副] at high speed; quickly

トミーのお母さんは、トミーが算数が思うように上達しないと書いてきた。

He is only in simple reduction yet, and Johnny Johnson is in fractions, and Johnny isn’t half as smart as her Tommy, and she can’t understand it.

simple reduction (簡単な引き算) [名] a mathematical operation in which a number is decreased

Johnny Johnson (ジョニー・ジョンソン) [名] a person's name

fraction (分数) [名] a number that is not a whole number

Johnny (ジョニー) [名] a person's name

まだ簡単な引き算しかできないのに、ジョニー・ジョンソンは分数まで進んでいて、ジョニーはトミーの半分も頭がよくないのに、どうしてなのかわからないんだって。

And Susy’s father wants to know why Susy can’t write a letter without misspelling half the words, and Dick’s aunt wants me to change his seat, because that bad Brown boy he is sitting with is teaching him to say naughty words.

Susy (スージー) [名] a female given name

father (お父さん) [名] a male parent

misspelling (つづりを間違える) [動] spell incorrectly

Dick (ディック) [名] a male given name

aunt (叔母さん) [名] the sister of one's father or mother or the wife of one's uncle

change (変えてほしい) [動] make or become different

seat (席) [名] a place or thing that one sits on

Brown (ブラウン) [名] a male given name

naughty (いけない) [形] (of a child) disobedient; badly behaved

スージーのお父さんは、スージーがなぜ半分もつづりを間違えずに手紙を書けないのか知りたがってるし、ディックの叔母さんは、ディックの席を変えてほしいって言うのよ。隣の席のブラウンという悪い子が、ディックにいけない言葉を教えるんだって。

“As to the financial part—but I’ll not begin on that.

financial (経済的な) [形] of or relating to finance or money

「経済的な面では・・・でも、その話はしないよ。

Those whom the gods wish to destroy they first make country schoolmarms!

destroy (滅ぼす) [動] cause (something) to cease to exist or be in a usable condition

schoolmarm (学校の先生) [名] a strict, old-fashioned, or prim teacher, especially a woman

神々が滅ぼそうとする者は、まず田舎の学校の先生にするんだよ!

“There, I feel better, after that growl.

feel better (気分がよくなる) [動] to feel more comfortable or happy

growl (愚痴をこぼす) [動] to complain or grumble

「さあ、愚痴をこぼしたら気分がよくなったよ。

After all, I’ve enjoyed these past two years.

these past two years (この二年間) [名] the period of time from two years ago until now

結局、この二年間は楽しかったよ。

But I’m coming to Redmond.

でも、私はレドモンドに行くよ。

“And now, Anne, I’ve a little plan.

plan (計画) [名] a detailed proposal for doing or achieving something

「それで、アン、私にはちょっとした計画があるの。

You know how I loathe boarding.

私が下宿をどれほど嫌っているか知っているよね。

I’ve boarded for four years and I’m so tired of it.

four years (四年間) [名] a period of time equal to 4 years

be tired of (うんざりする) [動] be bored with or annoyed by

四年間下宿生活をしてきたけど、もううんざり。

I don’t feel like enduring three years more of it.

それをあと三年も我慢する気にはなれないよ。

“Now, why can’t you and Priscilla and I club together, rent a little house somewhere in Kingsport, and board ourselves?

club together (お金を出し合う) [動] combine resources for a common purpose

rent (借りる) [動] pay someone for the use of something

「それで、あなたとプリシラと私が一緒にお金を出し合って、キングスポートのどこかに小さな家を借りて、自分たちで下宿生活をしたらどうでしょう?

It would be cheaper than any other way.

be cheaper (安上がりになる) [動] cost less

way (方法) [名] how something is done or how it happens

他のどんな方法よりも安上がりになるよ。

Of course, we would have to have a housekeeper and I have one ready on the spot.

housekeeper (家政婦) [名] a person employed in a house on domestic duties

have one ready (用意できる) [動] have something prepared or available

on the spot (すぐに) [副] immediately; at once

もちろん、家政婦を雇わなければならないけど、私はすぐに用意できるよ。

You’ve heard me speak of Aunt Jamesina?

Aunt Jamesina (ジェームズィナおばさん) [名] a character in the story

私がジェームズィナおばさんのことを話しているのを聞いたでしょう?

She’s the sweetest aunt that ever lived, in spite of her name.

彼女は名前に似合わず、今までに生きた中で一番優しいおばさんなのよ。

She can’t help that!

can't help (仕方がない) [動] be unable to prevent or avoid

彼女は仕方がないのよ!

She was called Jamesina because her father, whose name was James, was drowned at sea a month before she was born.

be called (呼ばれる) [動] to be given a name

Jamesina (ジェームズィナ) [名] a female given name

James (ジェームズ) [名] a male given name

be drowned (溺れる) [動] to die by suffocation in water

month (月) [名] one of the twelve divisions of the year

彼女はジェームズィナと呼ばれていたのは、彼女の父親の名前がジェームズで、彼女が生まれる1ヶ月前に海で溺れたからだ。

I always call her Aunt Jimsie.

私はいつも彼女をジムシーおばさんと呼んでいる。

Well, her only daughter has recently married and gone to the foreign mission field.

only daughter (一人娘) [名] a person's only female child

recently (最近) [副] not long ago; lately

彼女の一人娘は最近結婚して、海外の宣教地に行ってしまった。

Aunt Jamesina is left alone in a great big house, and she is horribly lonesome.

great big house (大きな家) [名] a house that is large in size

ジェームズィナおばさんは大きな家に一人残され、ひどく寂しい思いをしている。

She will come to Kingsport and keep house for us if we want her, and I know you’ll both love her.

keep house (家事をする) [動] do housework

彼女はキングスポートに来てくれて、私たちが望めば家事をしてくれるし、二人とも彼女を好きになると思う。

The more I think of the plan the more I like it.

the more (より) [副] to a greater extent

その計画を考えれば考えるほど、私はそれが気に入ってくる。

We could have such good, independent times.

independent (自由な) [形] not dependent on or controlled by another

私たちは自由で楽しい時間を過ごせるよ。

“Now, if you and Priscilla agree to it, wouldn’t it be a good idea for you, who are on the spot, to look around and see if you can find a suitable house this spring?

agree to (同意する) [動] have the same opinion about something

wouldn't it be (~ではないだろうか) [助] used in questions to make suggestions

be on the spot (その場にいる) [動] be present at a particular place

「さて、もしあなたとプリシラがそれに同意するなら、現地にいるあなたが、この春に適当な家を見つけられるかどうか見回ってみるのは良い考えではないだろうか?

That would be better than leaving it till the fall.

秋まで放っておくよりはましだろう。

If you could get a furnished one so much the better, but if not, we can scare up a few sticks of finiture between us and old family friends with attics.

furnished (家具付きの) [形] equipped with furniture

so much the better (それだけいいのだが) [副] to a greater extent

attic (屋根裏部屋) [名] a room or space directly below the pitched roof of a house or other building

家具付きの家が手に入れば、それだけいいのだが、そうでなければ、私たちと屋根裏部屋のある古い家族ぐるみの友人の間で、家具を何本か調達することができる。

Anyhow, decide as soon as you can and write me, so that Aunt Jamesina will know what plans to make for next year.”

anyhow (いずれにせよ) [副] in any case; at any rate

as soon as (できるだけ早く) [副] at the earliest possible time

いずれにせよ、できるだけ早く決めて手紙を書いてくれれば、ジェームズィナおばさんが来年の計画を立てられるだろう」

“I think it’s a good idea,” said Priscilla.

「それはいい考えだと思うよ」とプリシラは言った。

“So do I,” agreed Anne delightedly.

so do I (私もそう思う) [句] I agree with you

delightedly (喜んで) [副] in a very happy way

「私もそう思うよ」とアンは喜んで同意した。

“Of course, we have a nice boardinghouse here, but, when all’s said and done, a boardinghouse isn’t home.

「もちろん、ここには素敵な下宿があるけど、結局のところ、下宿は家ではないよ。

So let’s go house-hunting at once, before exams come on.”

come on (始まる) [動] start or begin

だから、試験が始まる前に、すぐに家探しに行きましょう」

“I’m afraid it will be hard enough to get a really suitable house,” warned Priscilla.

be afraid (思う) [動] to think or believe

get (見つける) [動] to obtain or receive

warn (警告する) [動] to give notice of danger or evil

「本当に適当な家を見つけるのはかなり難しいと思うよ」とプリシラは警告した。

“Don’t expect too much, Anne.

「あまり期待しないでね、アン。

Nice houses in nice localities will probably be away beyond our means.

locality (場所) [名] a place or area

beyond (超えて) [前] on or to the farther side of

means (予算) [名] an amount of money that is available for a particular purpose

いい場所にあるいい家は、おそらく私たちの予算をはるかに超えているでしょう。

We’ll likely have to content ourselves with a shabby little place on some street whereon live people whom to know is to be unknown, and make life inside compensate for the outside.”

content oneself with (満足する) [動] be happy with

shabby (みすぼらしい) [形] in bad condition through neglect or long use

unknown (知らない) [形] not known or familiar

inside (内側) [名] the inner side or surface of a thing

compensate (補う) [動] make up for

私たちは、知り合いがいない通りにあるみすぼらしい小さな場所で満足し、外側を補うために内側の生活を充実させなければならないでしょう」

Accordingly they went house-hunting, but to find just what they wanted proved even harder than Priscilla had feared.

accordingly (それに従って) [副] in a way that is appropriate or suitable

go house-hunting (家探しに出かける) [動] look for a house to buy or rent

prove (わかる) [動] be found or shown to be

fear (恐れる) [動] be afraid of

それに従って、彼女たちは家探しに出かけたが、彼女たちが望む家を見つけるのは、プリシラが恐れていたよりもさらに難しいことがわかった。

Houses there were galore, furnished and unfurnished;

galore (たくさん) [名] in abundance; in great quantities

furnished (家具付き) [形] having furniture

unfurnished (家具なし) [形] not having furniture

家は家具付き、家具なしを問わず、たくさんあった。

but one was too big, another too small;

too big (大きすぎ) [形] larger than necessary or desirable

too small (小さすぎ) [形] smaller than necessary or desirable

しかし、ある家は大きすぎ、別の家は小さすぎた。

this one too expensive, that one too far from Redmond.

this one (この家) [名] the house that is being talked about

too expensive (高すぎる) [形] costing more than is usual or expected

that one (あの家) [名] the house that is being talked about

too far (遠すぎる) [形] at a great distance

この家は高すぎ、あの家はレドモンドから遠すぎた。

Exams were on and over; the last week of the term came and still their “house o’dreams,” as Anne called it, remained a castle in the air.

exam (試験) [名] a formal test of a person's knowledge or skill

be on (始まる) [動] start

be over (終わる) [動] finish

remain (残る) [動] be left after others have gone

castle (楼閣) [名] a large building, typically made of stone, with towers and other structures built for defense

試験が始まり、終わり、学期の最後の週が来たが、アンが呼ぶところの「夢の家」は、まだ空中の楼閣のままだった。

“We shall have to give up and wait till the fall, I suppose,” said Priscilla wearily, as they rambled through the park on one of April’s darling days of breeze and blue, when the harbor was creaming and shimmering beneath the pearl-hued mists floating over it.

give up (諦める) [動] stop trying to do something

wearily (疲れたように) [副] in a tired way

breeze (そよ風) [名] a gentle wind

pearl (真珠) [名] a hard, roundish object produced within the soft tissue of a mollusk

「諦めて秋まで待たなければならないよね」とプリシラは疲れたように言った。4月のそよ風が吹く青い空の下、港は真珠色の霧の下でクリーム色に輝き、その上を浮かんでいた。

“We may find some shack to shelter us then;

shelter (守る) [動] provide protection for

shack (掘っ立て小屋) [名] a small, crudely built cabin

「その時は私たちを守ってくれる掘っ立て小屋が見つかるかもしれないよ。

and if not, boardinghouses we shall have always with us.”

if not (見つからなければ) [接] if the opposite of the stated condition is true

見つからなければ、下宿はいつでもあるよ。」

“I’m not going to worry about it just now, anyway, and spoil this lovely afternoon,” said Anne, gazing around her with delight.

delight (喜び) [名] great pleasure

「とにかく、今は心配してこの素敵な午後を台無しにするつもりはないよ」とアンは喜んで周りを見回しながら言った。

The fresh chill air was faintly charged with the aroma of pine balsam, and the sky above was crystal clear and blue—a great inverted cup of blessing.

chill (冷たい) [形] having a low temperature

charge (漂う) [動] to fill or pervade

aroma (香り) [名] a distinctive, typically pleasant smell

balsam (バルサム) [名] a type of tree

above (上) [副] in or to a higher place or position

crystal clear (透き通った) [形] very clear

inverted (逆さまの) [形] turned upside down

新鮮で冷たい空気は松の香りがかすかに漂い、空は透き通った青色で、大きな祝福の杯を逆さまにしたようだった。

“Spring is singing in my blood today, and the lure of April is abroad on the air.

lure (誘惑) [名] something that attracts or tempts

「今日は私の血の中で春が歌っているし、四月の誘惑が空中に漂っている。

I’m seeing visions and dreaming dreams, Pris.

vision (幻) [名] something seen in a dream or trance

幻を見たり夢を見たりしているよ、プリス。

That’s because the wind is from the west.

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

それは風が西から吹いているからだ。

I do love the west wind.

love (大好きだ) [動] feel a strong or constant affection for

私は西風が大好きだ。

It sings of hope and gladness, doesn’t it?

gladness (喜び) [名] a feeling of great happiness

希望と喜びを歌っているでしょう?

When the east wind blows I always think of sorrowful rain on the eaves and sad waves on a gray shore.

east wind (東風) [名] a wind that blows from the east

eave (軒先) [名] the edge of a roof that projects beyond the side of a building

wave (波) [名] a wall of water that moves towards the shore

東風が吹くと、いつも軒先の悲しい雨や灰色の海岸の悲しい波を思い出す。

When I get old I shall have rheumatism when the wind is east.”

get old (年をとる) [動] become old

have rheumatism (リウマチになる) [動] suffer from rheumatism

年をとったら、東風が吹くとリウマチになるだろう。」

“And isn’t it jolly when you discard furs and winter garments for the first time and sally forth, like this, in spring attire?” laughed Priscilla.

discard (脱ぎ捨てる) [動] get rid of

fur (毛皮) [名] the hairy coat of a mammal

garment (衣服) [名] an article of clothing

sally forth (出かける) [動] set out on a journey

「そして、初めて毛皮や冬服を脱ぎ捨てて、こんな風に春の装いで出かけるのは楽しいことではないでしょうか?」とプリシラは笑った。

“Don’t you feel as if you had been made over new?”

be made over (生まれ変わる) [動] be completely changed or renovated

「まるで新しく生まれ変わったような気分になりませんか?」

“Everything is new in the spring,” said Anne.

「春にはすべてが新しいのです」とアンは言った。

“Springs themselves are always so new, too.

themselves (それ自体) [代] used to emphasize the identity of the subject

「春そのものもいつもとても新しいのです。

No spring is ever just like any other spring.

just like (全く同じ) [副] in exactly the same way

どの春も他の春とは全く同じではありません。

It always has something of its own to be its own peculiar sweetness.

have something of its own (独特の何かがある) [動] have a distinctive characteristic

be its own peculiar sweetness (独特の甘さがある) [動] have a distinctive characteristic

春にはいつも独特の甘さがあるんです。

See how green the grass is around that little pond, and how the willow buds are bursting.”

grass (草) [名] a plant with narrow leaves growing from the base

bud (芽) [名] an undeveloped or embryonic shoot

burst (膨らむ) [動] break or cause to break suddenly and violently

あの小さな池の周りの草がどれほど緑か、柳の芽がどれほど膨らんでいるかを見てください。」

“And exams are over and gone—the time of Convocation will come soon—next Wednesday.

convocation (卒業式) [名] a ceremony at which degrees or diplomas are conferred

next Wednesday (来週の水曜日) [名] the Wednesday of the week after this week

「そして試験は終わり、卒業式の時期がもうすぐやってきます。来週の水曜日です。

This day next week we’ll be home.”

this day (今頃) [名] the present day

be home (家に帰っている) [動] be in one's own home

来週の今頃には家に帰っているでしょう。」

“I’m glad,” said Anne dreamily.

「よかった」とアンは夢見心地で言った。

“There are so many things I want to do.

「やりたいことがたくさんあるよ。

I want to sit on the back porch steps and feel the breeze blowing down over Mr. Harrison’s fields.

back (裏) [名] the side or part of something that is opposite or farthest from the front

porch (ベランダ) [名] a platform with a roof that is attached to the outside of a house

裏のベランダの階段に座って、ハリソンさんの畑から吹き下ろすそよ風を感じたいよ。

I want to hunt ferns in the Haunted Wood and gather violets in Violet Vale.

hunt (探す) [動] search for

gather (摘む) [動] pick

violet (スミレ) [名] a small plant with purple, blue, or white flowers

幽霊の森でシダを探したり、スミレの谷でスミレを摘んだりしたいよ。

Do you remember the day of our golden picnic, Priscilla?

picnic (ピクニック) [名] a meal eaten outdoors

あの黄金のピクニックの日を覚えてる? プリシラ。

I want to hear the frogs singing and the poplars whispering.

frog (カエル) [名] a small amphibian with smooth and slimy skin, a short squat body, and long strong legs with webbed feet

singing (歌声) [名] the action or art of singing

whispering (ささやき) [名] a soft or confidential tone of voice

カエルの歌声やポプラのささやきを聞きたいよ。

But I’ve learned to love Kingsport, too, and I’m glad I’m coming back next fall.

learn to love (好きになる) [動] develop a strong feeling of attachment to

でも、キングスポートも好きになったし、来年の秋に戻って来れるのが嬉しいよ。

If I hadn’t won the Thorburn I don’t believe I could have.

Thorburn (ソーバーン賞) [名] a prize for academic excellence

ソーバーン賞をとらなかったら、できなかったと思うよ。

I couldn’t take any of Marilla’s little hoard.”

take (使う) [動] use or accept

hoard (貯金) [名] a large amount of money or valuables that is kept hidden

マリラの貯金は使えないし。」

“If we could only find a house!” sighed Priscilla.

「家さえ見つかれば!」とプリシラはため息をついた。

“Look over there at Kingsport, Anne—houses, houses everywhere, and not one for us.”

look over (見る) [動] examine or inspect

everywhere (どこにでも) [副] in all places or in all parts

「あそこのキングスポートを見て、アン、家、家、どこにでもあるのに、私たちには一つもない。」

“Stop it, Pris. ‘The best is yet to be.’

yet (これから) [副] up to the present time; as yet

「やめて、プリス。『最高のものはまだこれからだ』

Like the old Roman, we’ll find a house or build one.

Roman (ローマ人) [名] a citizen of ancient Rome

古代ローマ人のように、家を見つけるか建てるかするよ。

On a day like this there’s no such word as fail in my bright lexicon.”

on a day like this (こんな日には) [名] on a day like this

there be no such word as (なんて言葉はないよ) [名] there is no such word as

fail (失敗) [名] lack of success

こんな日には私の明るい辞書に失敗なんて言葉はないよ。」

They lingered in the park until sunset, living in the amazing miracle and glory and wonder of the springtide;

linger (残る) [動] to be slow in leaving

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

miracle (奇跡) [名] an extraordinary event manifesting divine intervention in human affairs

wonder (不思議) [名] something that causes feelings of surprise and admiration

彼女たちは日没まで公園に残り、春の驚くべき奇跡と栄光と不思議に浸っていた。

and they went home as usual, by way of Spofford Avenue, that they might have the delight of looking at Patty’s Place.

as usual (いつものように) [副] in the usual way

have the delight of (楽しみを味わう) [動] experience pleasure or satisfaction

そして、いつものようにスポフォード通りを通って帰宅し、パティの家を眺める楽しみを味わった。

“I feel as if something mysterious were going to happen right away—‘by the pricking of my thumbs,’” said Anne, as they went up the slope.

mysterious (不思議な) [形] difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify

right away (今にも) [副] immediately; without delay

prick (チクチクする) [動] cause a slight pain to

thumb (親指) [名] the short thick first digit of the human hand

「何か不思議なことが今にも起こりそうな気がするよ。『親指がチクチクする』」坂を上りながらアンは言った。

“It’s a nice story-bookish feeling.

story-bookish (物語のような) [形] like a story in a book

「素敵な物語のような感じね。

Why—why—why! Priscilla Grant, look over there and tell me if it’s true, or am I seein’ things?”

どうして、どうして、どうして! プリシラ・グラント、あそこを見て、本当かどうか教えて。それとも私が見間違えたの?」

Priscilla looked.

プリシラは見た。

Anne’s thumbs and eyes had not deceived her.

deceive (欺く) [動] cause to believe something that is not true

アンの親指と目は彼女を欺いていなかった。

Over the arched gateway of Patty’s Place dangled a little, modest sign.

arched (アーチ型の) [形] having the form of an arch

gateway (門) [名] a point of access to a place

dangle (ぶら下がる) [動] hang or swing loosely

modest (控えめな) [形] unassuming in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements

sign (看板) [名] a board with words on it giving information or instructions

パティの家のアーチ型の門の上に、小さな控えめな看板がぶら下がっていた。

It said “To Let, Furnished. Inquire Within.”

let (貸す) [動] allow to have or use for a time

furnish (備え付ける) [動] provide with furniture

inquire (問い合わせる) [動] ask about something

貸家、家具付き。問い合わせは中へ」と書いてあった。

“Priscilla,” said Anne, in a whisper, “do you suppose it’s possible that we could rent Patty’s Place?”

Place (家) [名] a building that people live in

「プリシラ」アンはささやいた。「パティの家を借りられると思う?」

“No, I don’t,” averred Priscilla.

「いいえ、思わないよ」プリシラは断言した。

“It would be too good to be true.

too good to be true (ありえない) [形] so good that it is difficult to believe

「それはありえないよ。

Fairy tales don’t happen nowadays.

fairy tale (おとぎ話) [名] a children's story about magical and imaginary beings and lands

nowadays (今どき) [副] at the present time; in these days

おとぎ話なんて今どき起こらないよ。

I won’t hope, Anne.

期待しないよ、アン。

The disappointment would be too awful to bear.

disappointment (失望) [名] the feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the nonfulfillment of one's hopes or expectations

失望に耐えられないよ。

They’re sure to want more for it than we can afford.

more (もっと) [副] to a greater extent or degree

きっと私たちが払える額より高く要求するよ。

Remember, it’s on Spofford Avenue.”

覚えておいて、スポフォード通りよ」

“We must find out anyhow,” said Anne resolutely.

find out (見つける) [動] discover or notice

resolutely (決意を込めて) [副] in a determined manner

「とにかく見つけなくちゃ」アンは決意を込めて言った。

“It’s too late to call this evening, but we’ll come tomorrow.

call (訪ねる) [動] go to see someone

「今夜は訪ねるには遅すぎるけど、明日来ます。

Oh, Pris, if we can get this darling spot!

get (借りる) [動] obtain by care, effort, or the like

ああ、プリス、もしこの素敵な場所が借りられたら!

I’ve always felt that my fortunes were linked with Patty’s Place, ever since I saw it first.”

fortune (運命) [名] the good or bad luck that someone or something experiences

link (結びつく) [動] connect or be connected

初めて見た時から、私の運命はパティの家と結びついているといつも感じていたの」

Chapter X: Patty’s Place

Chapter X (第十章) [名] the tenth chapter

第十章: パティの家

The next evening found them treading resolutely the herring-bone walk through the tiny garden.

tread (歩く) [動] walk or step on

herring-bone (ヘリンボーン模様) [名] a pattern consisting of rows of short parallel lines, with each row slanting in the opposite direction from the previous one

walk (小道) [名] a path for walking

翌日の夕方、二人は小さな庭のヘリンボーン模様の小道を決然と歩いていた。

The April wind was filling the pine trees with its roundelay, and the grove was alive with robins—great, plump, saucy fellows, strutting along the paths.

pine tree (松の木) [名] an evergreen coniferous tree

roundelay (歌) [名] a simple song with a refrain

robin (ロビン) [名] a small North American thrush with a reddish breast

great (大きい) [形] of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average

plump (ふっくらした) [形] having a full rounded shape

saucy (生意気な) [形] bold and confident in a way that is rude or disrespectful

strut (気取って歩く) [動] walk in a proud and confident way

四月の風が松の木々を歌で満たし、木立は道を気取って歩く大きくてふっくらした生意気な仲間のロビンで活気づいていた。

The girls rang rather timidly, and were admitted by a grim and ancient handmaiden.

ring (鳴らす) [動] cause to make a sound

timidly (臆病に) [副] in a shy or fearful way

admit (通す) [動] allow to enter

grim (厳めしい) [形] stern or forbidding in appearance

handmaiden (女中) [名] a female servant

二人はどちらかというと臆病に呼び出しベルを鳴らし、厳めしい老女中に通された。

The door opened directly into a large living-room, where by a cheery little fire sat two other ladies, both of whom were also grim and ancient.

open directly into (直接通じる) [動] lead directly into

living-room (居間) [名] a room in a house for general everyday use

cheery (陽気な) [形] happy and cheerful

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

ドアは大きな居間に直接通じており、そこには陽気な小さな火のそばに、どちらも厳めしく老いた二人の女性がすわっていた。

Except that one looked to be about seventy and the other fifty, there seemed little difference between them.

seventy (七十) [名] the cardinal number that is the product of seven and ten

little (ほとんどない) [形] small in size or amount

一人は七十歳くらい、もう一人は五十歳くらいに見えたことを除いて、二人の間にはほとんど違いがないように思われた。

Each had amazingly big, light-blue eyes behind steel-rimmed spectacles;

amazingly (驚くほど) [副] in a way that causes surprise or wonder

light-blue (水色) [形] of a light shade of blue

steel-rimmed (鉄の縁の) [形] having a frame or border made of steel

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 vision or protect the eyes

二人とも驚くほど大きくて水色の目をしており、鉄の縁の眼鏡をかけていた。

each wore a cap and a gray shawl;

each (二人とも) [形] every one of two or more people or things

shawl (ショール) [名] a large piece of fabric worn over the shoulders or head

二人とも帽子をかぶり、灰色のショールを羽織っていた。

each was knitting without haste and without rest;

without haste (急ぐこともなく) [副] not in a hurry

without rest (休むこともなく) [副] without stopping

二人とも急ぐことも休むこともなく編み物をしていた。

each rocked placidly and looked at the girls without speaking;

rock (揺れる) [動] move or cause to move slowly and gently from side to side or back and forth

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

二人とも穏やかに揺れながら、何も言わずに少女たちを見つめていた。

and just behind each sat a large white china dog, with round green spots all over it, a green nose and green ears.

just behind (すぐ後ろ) [副] immediately to the rear of

china (陶器) [名] a hard, fine-grained, usually white, translucent or semitranslucent ceramic ware

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

そして二人のすぐ後ろには、緑の鼻と緑の耳を持ち、全身に丸い緑の斑点のある大きな白い陶器の犬が座っていた。

Those dogs captured Anne’s fancy on the spot;

capture (夢中にする) [動] attract and hold the attention of

アンはたちまちその犬に夢中になった。

they seemed like the twin guardian deities of Patty’s Place.

guardian (守る) [名] a person who has legal authority and responsibility for the care of another person

deity (神様) [名] a being with supernatural powers or attributes, believed in and worshipped by a people, especially in a polytheistic religion

まるでパティの家を守る双子の神様みたいだった。

For a few minutes nobody spoke.

for a few minutes (数分間) [名] a period of time lasting for a few minutes

speak (口をきく) [動] say something; talk

数分間誰も口をきかなかった。

The girls were too nervous to find words, and neither the ancient ladies nor the china dogs seemed conversationally inclined.

nervous (緊張した) [形] feeling or showing nervousness

conversationally (会話に) [副] in a conversational manner

inclined (乗り気) [形] having a tendency or preference

娘たちは緊張しすぎて言葉も出ず、老婦人も陶器の犬も会話に乗り気ではなさそうだった。

Anne glanced about the room.

glance (見回す) [動] take a quick look at

アンは部屋を見回した。

What a dear place it was!

what (なんて) [間] how

なんて素敵な場所なんだろう!

Another door opened out of it directly into the pine grove and the robins came boldly up on the very step.

another (もう一つの) [形] one more; an additional

open (通じる) [動] to give access to

directly (直接) [副] without changing direction or stopping

grove (林) [名] a small wood or group of trees

boldly (堂々と) [副] in a confident and courageous way

もう一つのドアは松林に直接通じており、コマドリが堂々と階段までやってきた。

The floor was spotted with round, braided mats, such as Marilla made at Green Gables, but which were considered out of date everywhere else, even in Avonlea.

spot (敷く) [動] place or position in a particular place

mat (マット) [名] a small piece of carpet

date (時代) [名] a particular period of time in history

consider (考える) [動] think carefully about

床には、グリーン・ゲイブルズでマリラが作ったような、丸い編み込みのマットが敷かれていたが、アヴォンリーでさえ、他のどこでも時代遅れと考えられていた。

And yet here they were on Spofford Avenue!

それなのに、ここはスポフォード通りだった!

A big, polished grandfather’s clock ticked loudly and solemnly in a corner.

polished (磨き上げられた) [形] having a smooth and shiny surface

grandfather's clock (祖父の時計) [名] a tall, freestanding, weight-driven pendulum clock with a case

tick (時を刻む) [動] make a sound like that of a clock or watch

loudly (大音響で) [副] at a high volume

磨き上げられた大きな祖父の時計が、隅で大音響で厳かに時を刻んでいた。

There were delightful little cupboards over the mantelpiece, behind whose glass doors gleamed quaint bits of china.

mantelpiece (マントルピース) [名] a shelf above a fireplace

cupboard (食器棚) [名] a place, usually with a door and shelves, where things can be stored

glass door (ガラスの扉) [名] a door made of glass

gleam (きらめく) [動] shine brightly

bit (かけら) [名] a small piece of something

china (陶磁器) [名] a type of porcelain that is made in China

マントルピースの上には素敵な小さな食器棚があり、ガラスの扉の向こうには趣のある陶磁器がきらめいていた。

The walls were hung with old prints and silhouettes.

hang (掛ける) [動] be suspended or be suspended from

print (版画) [名] a copy of a document

silhouette (シルエット) [名] the dark shape and outline of someone or something viewed against a lighter background, especially in dim light

壁には古い版画やシルエットが掛けられていた。

In one corner the stairs went up, and at the first low turn was a long window with an inviting seat.

corner (片隅) [名] the area or region farthest from the center

go up (上がる) [動] move from a lower to a higher position

turn (踊り場) [名] a change of direction, position, or course

片隅に階段があり、最初の低い踊り場には長い窓と居心地の良さそうな腰掛けがあった。

It was all just as Anne had known it must be.

すべてがアンが想像していた通りだった。

By this time the silence had grown too dreadful, and Priscilla nudged Anne to intimate that she must speak.

by this time (この時までには) [副] at this point in time

nudge (つつく) [動] push or touch someone or something gently

intimate (合図する) [動] to make known indirectly

この時までには沈黙があまりにも恐ろしくなっており、プリシラはアンを肘でつついて、何か話さなくてはいけないと合図した。

“We—we—saw by your sign that this house is to let,” said Anne faintly, addressing the older lady, who was evidently Miss Patty Spofford.

address (言う) [動] speak to

older (年配の) [形] having lived for a long time

Miss Patty Spofford (パティ・スポフォード嬢) [名] a woman

「私達は、私達は、この家が貸しに出されているという看板を見ました」とアンはかすかに声を震わせながら、明らかにパティ・スポフォード嬢である年配の女性に言った。

“Oh, yes,” said Miss Patty.

Miss Patty (パティ嬢) [名] a character in the story

「ああ、そう」パティ嬢は言った。

“I intended to take that sign down today.”

take down (下ろす) [動] remove from a higher position

「今日その看板を下ろそうと思っていたの。」

“Then—then we are too late,” said Anne sorrowfully.

sorrowfully (悲しそうに) [副] in a sorrowful manner

「それなら、それなら私達は遅すぎたんですね」アンは悲しそうに言った。

“You’ve let it to some one else?”

some one else (他の人) [名] a person other than the one already mentioned

「もう他の人に貸してしまったんですか?」

“No, but we have decided not to let it at all.”

「いいえ、でも貸さないことに決めたの。」

“Oh, I’m so sorry,” exclaimed Anne impulsively.

impulsively (思わず) [副] without thinking or planning

「ああ、残念です」アンは思わず叫んだ。

“I love this place so.

love (気に入る) [動] be fond of; like very much

「ここがとても気に入ったのに。

I did hope we could have got it.”

借りられるといいなと思っていたんです。」

Then did Miss Patty lay down her knitting, take off her specs, rub them, put them on again, and for the first time look at Anne as at a human being.

lay down (置く) [動] put something down

take off (はずす) [動] remove something

rub (拭く) [動] clean or polish by rubbing

put on (かける) [動] put something on

するとパティさんは編み物を置き、眼鏡をはずして拭き、またかけ、初めてアンを人間として見た。

The other lady followed her example so perfectly that she might as well have been a reflection in a mirror.

follow (従う) [動] go after someone or something

example (手本) [名] a person or thing regarded as a perfect specimen of something

reflection (映った姿) [名] the throwing back by a surface of light, heat, or sound without absorbing it

もう一人の婦人もその手本に完璧に従ったので、鏡に映った姿のようだった。

“You love it,” said Miss Patty with emphasis.

「あなたは気に入ったのよ」とパティさんは強調して言った。

“Does that mean that you really love it?

「それは本当に気に入ったということ?

Or that you merely like the looks of it?

それともただ見た目が好きなだけ?

The girls nowadays indulge in such exaggerated statements that one never can tell what they do mean.

nowadays (最近) [副] in these times; at present

exaggerated (大げさな) [形] too much or too great

statement (言い方) [名] something that is said or written

tell (わかる) [動] communicate or express by speech or other methods

mean (意味) [名] what is meant or intended

最近の娘たちは大げさな言い方をするので、本当の意味はわからない。

It wasn’t so in my young days.

young day (若い頃) [名] the time when one is young

私の若い頃はそうじゃなかった。

Then a girl did not say she loved turnips, in just the same tone as she might have said she loved her mother or her Savior.”

Savior (救い主) [名] a person who saves someone or something from danger or difficulty

あの頃は娘たちはカブが好きだなんて言わなかった、母親や救い主を愛していると言うのと同じ口調でね」

Anne’s conscience bore her up.

bear up (支える) [動] to support or sustain

アンの良心が彼女を支えた。

“I really do love it,” she said gently.

「本当に好きなんです」と彼女は優しく言った。

“I’ve loved it ever since I saw it last fall.

last fall (去年の秋) [名] the autumn of the previous year

「去年の秋に初めて見た時からずっと好きでした。

My two college chums and I want to keep house next year instead of boarding, so we are looking for a little place to rent;

keep house (家を持ちたい) [動] to manage a household

boarding (下宿) [名] the provision of regular meals when one is not living at home

大学の友人二人と私は来年、下宿ではなく家を持ちたいと思っているので、小さな貸家を探しています。

and when I saw that this house was to let I was so happy.”

この家が貸しに出ているのを見た時はとても嬉しかったです」

“If you love it, you can have it,” said Miss Patty.

have (借りる) [動] take or hold in one's possession

「気に入ったなら、借りてもいいよ」パティさんが言った。

“Maria and I decided today that we would not let it after all, because we did not like any of the people who have wanted it.

Maria (マリア) [名] a female given name

「マリアと私は今日、結局貸さないことに決めたの。借りたいという人が誰も気に入らなかったから。

We don’t have to let it.

貸さなくてもいいし。

We can afford to go to Europe even if we don’t let it.

Europe (ヨーロッパ) [名] a continent located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere and mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere

貸さなくてもヨーロッパに行く余裕はあるし。

It would help us out, but not for gold will I let my home pass into the possession of such people as have come here and looked at it.

help out (助かる) [動] to be of use or assistance

gold (お金) [名] a precious metal of high economic value

pass into (貸す) [動] be given to

possession (所有) [名] the state of having, owning, or controlling something

貸せば助かるんだけど、お金のために、うちをここに見に来た人たちに貸すなんてことはできないよ。

You are different.

be different (違う) [動] be unlike or dissimilar

あなたは違うよ。

I believe you do love it and will be good to it.

be good to (大切にする) [動] treat well

あなたは本当にこの家を愛していて、大切にしてくれると信じているよ。

You can have it.”

貸してあげるよ。」

“If—if we can afford to pay what you ask for it,” hesitated Anne.

ask for (提示する) [動] request to be given or allowed to have

「もし、もし私たちがあなたの提示する家賃を払えるなら」とアンはためらった。

Miss Patty named the amount required.

name (言う) [動] give a name to

amount (金額) [名] a quantity of something

パティさんは必要な金額を言った。

Anne and Priscilla looked at each other.

look at (顔を見合わせる) [動] to direct one's gaze toward

アンとプリシラは顔を見合わせた。

Priscilla shook her head.

プリシラは首を横に振った。

“I’m afraid we can’t afford quite so much,” said Anne, choking back her disappointment.

choke back (こらえる) [動] to hold back or restrain

「残念ながら、私たちにはそんなに払えません」とアンは失望をこらえて言った。

“You see, we are only college girls and we are poor.”

college girl (女子大生) [名] a girl who is enrolled in a college

「私たちはただの女子大生で貧乏なんです」

“What were you thinking you could afford?” demanded Miss Patty, ceasing not to knit.

cease (止める) [動] stop doing something

knit (編み物) [名] the activity or hobby of making clothes or other articles by knitting

「いくらなら払えると思ってたの?」とパティさんは編み物を止めずに尋ねた。

Anne named her amount.

アンは金額を言った。

Miss Patty nodded gravely.

パティさんは真面目な顔でうなずいた。

“That will do. As I told you, it is not strictly necessary that we should let it at all.

do (いい) [動] be sufficient or adequate

「それでいいよ。言ったように、貸す必要は全くないんだ。

We are not rich, but we have enough to go to Europe on.

私たちは裕福ではないが、ヨーロッパに行くには十分なお金がある。

I have never been in Europe in my life, and never expected or wanted to go.

have never been (行ったことがない) [動] have not experienced something

in my life (今まで) [副] ever; at any time

never expected (行くつもりもなかった) [動] did not think or believe something would happen

never wanted (行きたくもなかった) [動] did not wish or desire something

私は今までヨーロッパに行ったことがないし、行くつもりもなかったし、行きたくもなかった。

But my niece there, Maria Spofford, has taken a fancy to go.

でも、あそこにいる私の姪のマリア・スポフォードが行きたがっているんだ。

Now, you know a young person like Maria can’t go globetrotting alone.”

person (人) [名] a human being regarded as an individual

globetrotting (世界旅行) [名] traveling all over the world

マリアのような若い人が一人で世界旅行に行くわけにはいかないだろう。」

“No—I—I suppose not,” murmured Anne, seeing that Miss Patty was quite solemnly in earnest.

that (~ということ) [接] used to introduce a clause that expresses a fact, reason, or result

in earnest (真剣に) [副] with a serious intention

「いいえ、そうは思わないよ」とアンはつぶやいた。パティさんが真剣に話しているのを見て。

“Of course not. So I have to go along to look after her.

not (違う) [副] a word used to express negation

go along (一緒に行く) [動] accompany someone

look after (面倒を見る) [動] take care of

「もちろん違うよ。だから、私が一緒に行って面倒を見なくてはならない。

I expect to enjoy it, too;

私も楽しむつもりよ。

I’m seventy years old, but I’m not tired of living yet.

seventy years old (七十歳) [名] an age

tired of (飽きる) [形] bored with

living (生きる) [動] be alive

私は七十歳だが、まだ生きるのに飽きていない。

I daresay I’d have gone to Europe before if the idea had occurred to me.

daresay (思う) [動] to be fairly sure or certain

have gone (行っていた) [動] to have traveled to a place

思いついたらもっと前にヨーロッパに行っていたかもしれない。

We shall be away for two years, perhaps three.

be away (留守にする) [動] be absent from a place

two years (二年) [名] a period of time equal to 24 months

three (三年) [名] a period of time equal to 36 months

二年、もしかしたら三年は留守にすることになる。

We sail in June and we shall send you the key, and leave all in order for you to take possession when you choose.

June (六月) [名] the sixth month of the year

key (鍵) [名] a small piece of shaped metal with incisions cut to fit the wards of a particular lock

take possession (住む) [動] have as one's own; own

六月に出航するが、鍵を送るから、いつでも好きな時に住めるようにしておこう。

We shall pack away a few things we prize especially, but all the rest will be left.”

pack away (荷造りする) [動] put things into a container for storage or transport

prize (大事なもの) [名] something of great value or worth

特に大事なものだけは荷造りするが、あとは全部残しておく。」

“Will you leave the china dogs?” asked Anne timidly.

leave (残す) [動] not take with one when one goes away

「陶器の犬も残しておきますか?」アンは恐る恐る尋ねた。

“Would you like me to?”

would you like me to (残しておいてほしいの) [動] would you like me to do something

「残しておいてほしいの?」

“Oh, indeed, yes.

indeed (もちろん) [副] really; truly; certainly

「ええ、もちろんです。

They are delightful.”

delightful (素敵な) [形] very pleasant or attractive

とても素敵ですもの。」

A pleased expression came into Miss Patty’s face.

come into (浮かぶ) [動] to come to be in a certain state or condition

パティさんの顔に喜びの表情が浮かんだ。

“I think a great deal of those dogs,” she said proudly.

a great deal of (とても大事にする) [名] a lot of

proudly (誇らしげに) [副] in a proud manner

「私はあの犬たちをとても大事にしているのよ」と彼女は誇らしげに言った。

“They are over a hundred years old, and they have sat on either side of this fireplace ever since my brother Aaron brought them from London fifty years ago.

over a hundred years old (百年以上も前の) [形] more than a hundred years old

fifty years ago (五十年前) [名] fifty years before the present time

「あれは百年以上も前のもので、五十年前に兄のアーロンがロンドンから持ってきて以来、ずっとこの暖炉の両側に置いてあるの。

Spofford Avenue was called after my brother Aaron.”

be called after (ちなんで名付けられる) [動] be named after

Aaron (アーロン) [名] a male given name

スポフォード通りは兄のアーロンにちなんで名付けられたのよ。」

“A fine man he was,” said Miss Maria, speaking for the first time.

「彼は立派な人だったよ」とマリアさんが初めて口を開いた。

“Ah, you don’t see the like of him nowadays.”

「ああ、今どきあんな人はいないよ。」

“He was a good uncle to you, Maria,” said Miss Patty, with evident emotion.

uncle (おじさん) [名] the brother of one's mother or father

evident (明らかな) [形] obvious to the eye or mind

emotion (感動) [名] a strong feeling

「彼はあなたにとって良いおじさんだったよね、マリア」とパティさんは明らかに感動した様子で言った。

“You do well to remember him.”

「彼を覚えていてよかったよね。」

“I shall always remember him,” said Miss Maria solemnly.

「私はいつも彼を覚えているよ」とマリアさんは厳かに言った。

“I can see him, this minute, standing there before that fire, with his hands under his coat-tails, beaming on us.”

this minute (今でも) [副] at this very moment

fire (暖炉) [名] a place in a room where a fire is made

coat-tail (コートの裾) [名] the lower or trailing part of a coat

beam (微笑みかける) [動] smile radiantly

「今でも彼が見えるよ、あの暖炉の前に立って、手をコートの裾の下に入れて、私たちに微笑みかけている。」

Miss Maria took out her handkerchief and wiped her eyes;

take out (取り出す) [動] remove something from a place

handkerchief (ハンカチ) [名] a small square of cloth used for wiping the nose or mouth

wipe (拭く) [動] clean or dry by rubbing with a cloth or towel

マリアさんはハンカチを取り出して目を拭いた。

but Miss Patty came resolutely back from the regions of sentiment to those of business.

region (領域) [名] an area of land

sentiment (感傷) [名] a thought, view, or attitude prompted by feeling

business (現実) [名] a person's regular occupation, profession, or trade

しかし、パティさんは決然と感傷の領域から現実の領域に戻ってきた。

“I shall leave the dogs where they are, if you will promise to be very careful of them,” she said.

take care of (世話をする) [動] be responsible for

「犬の世話をよくしてくれると約束してくれるなら、犬はそのままにしておくよ」と彼女は言った。

“Their names are Gog and Magog.

Gog (ゴグ) [名] a biblical figure

Magog (マゴグ) [名] a biblical figure

「犬の名前はゴグとマゴグよ。

Gog looks to the right and Magog to the left.

right (右) [名] the side of the body that is to the east when the person is facing north

ゴグは右を向いていて、マゴグは左を向いているよ。

And there’s just one thing more.

just one thing (もう一つだけ) [名] a single item

そして、もう一つだけ。

You don’t object, I hope, to this house being called Patty’s Place?”

object (反対する) [動] express opposition to or disapproval of

この家をパティの家と呼ぶことに反対しないよね?」

“No, indeed. We think that is one of the nicest things about it.”

one of the (一つの) [名] a single thing or person

nicest (素敵な) [形] very pleasant or attractive

「いいえ、もちろん。それがこの家で一番素敵なことの一つだと思うよ」

“You have sense, I see,” said Miss Patty in a tone of great satisfaction.

have sense (分別がある) [動] be wise or sensible

see (わかる) [動] perceive or notice

great satisfaction (とても満足) [名] a feeling of fulfillment or happiness

「あなたは分別があるよね」とパティさんはとても満足した口調で言った。

“Would you believe it?

「信じられる?

All the people who came here to rent the house wanted to know if they couldn’t take the name off the gate during their occupation of it.

take (外す) [動] remove something from a place

occupation (住んでいる間) [名] the action or fact of living in or occupying a place

家を借りに来た人はみんな、住んでいる間は門から名前を外せないか知りたがっていたよ。

I told them roundly that the name went with the house.

roundly (はっきり) [副] in a direct and forceful way

go with (セットだ) [動] be included with or added to something else

私はその名前は家とセットだとはっきり言ったよ。

This has been Patty’s Place ever since my brother Aaron left it to me in his will, and Patty’s Place it shall remain until I die and Maria dies.

will (遺言) [名] a legal document that sets out a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property after their death

兄アーロンが遺言で私に残してからずっとここはパティの家で、私が死んでマリアが死ぬまでパティの家のままよ。

After that happens the next possessor can call it any fool name he likes,” concluded Miss Patty, much as she might have said, “After that—the deluge.”

after that (その後) [副] after that time

next (次の) [形] immediately following the time of writing or speaking

possessor (所有者) [名] a person who owns something

fool (馬鹿げた) [形] foolish; stupid

much (とても) [副] to a great extent or degree

might (かもしれない) [助] expressing possibility

deluge (洪水) [名] a heavy downpour of rain

その後は次の所有者が好きなように馬鹿げた名前を付ければいいよ」とパティさんは締めくくった。「その後は洪水」とでも言いたげに。

“And now, wouldn’t you like to go over the house and see it all before we consider the bargain made?”

go over (見て回る) [動] to examine or inspect

bargain (契約) [名] an agreement between two or more parties

「さて、契約が成立したと考える前に、家を見て回りたくないかしら?」

Further exploration still further delighted the girls.

further (更に) [副] to a greater extent or degree

exploration (探検) [名] the action of traveling in or through an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it

still further (更に) [副] to a greater extent or degree

delight (喜ぶ) [動] to give great pleasure or satisfaction to

更に探検して、少女たちは更に喜んだ。

Besides the big living-room, there was a kitchen and a small bedroom downstairs.

small (小さな) [形] of a size that is less than normal or usual

downstairs (階下) [副] on or to a lower floor

大きな居間のほかに、階下には台所と小さな寝室があった。

Upstairs were three rooms, one large and two small.

large (大きい) [形] of considerable or relatively great size, extent, or capacity

二階には三つの部屋があり、一つは大きく、二つは小さかった。

Anne took an especial fancy to one of the small ones, looking out into the big pines, and hoped it would be hers.

look out (見渡す) [動] to look at something from a high place

アンは大きな松の木を見渡せる小さな部屋の一つを特に気に入り、それが自分の部屋になることを望んだ。

It was papered in pale blue and had a little, old-timey toilet table with sconces for candles.

paper (貼る) [動] cover with wallpaper

pale blue (淡い青) [名] a light shade of blue

old-timey (古風な) [形] of or in a style that is no longer current

toilet table (化粧台) [名] a dressing table

sconce (ろうそく立て) [名] a wall bracket for holding a candle or light

そこは淡い青の壁紙が貼られ、ろうそく立てのついた小さな古風な化粧台があった。

There was a diamond-paned window with a seat under the blue muslin frills that would be a satisfying spot for studying or dreaming.

diamond-paned window (菱形の窓) [名] a window with diamond-shaped panes

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

satisfying (満足のいく) [形] giving fulfillment or the pleasure of having done or achieved something

青いモスリンのフリルの下に座席のある菱形の窓があり、勉強や空想に満足のいく場所になるだろう。

“It’s all so delicious that I know we are going to wake up and find it a fleeting vision of the night,” said Priscilla as they went away.

delicious (おいしい) [形] having a pleasant taste

wake up (目が覚める) [動] stop sleeping

go away (帰り際に) [動] leave

「すべてがとてもおいしいので、目が覚めたら夜のつかの間の幻だとわかるでしょう」とプリシラは帰り際に言った。

“Miss Patty and Miss Maria are hardly such stuff as dreams are made of,” laughed Anne.

such stuff as dreams are made of (夢のような人) [名] a person who is very attractive or desirable

「パティさんとマリアさんは夢のような人ではありませんね」とアンは笑った。

“Can you fancy them ‘globe-trotting’—especially in those shawls and caps?”

globe-trotting (世界旅行) [名] traveling around the world

「特にあのショールと帽子をかぶって『世界旅行』するなんて想像できる?」

“I suppose they’ll take them off when they really begin to trot,” said Priscilla, “but I know they’ll take their knitting with them everywhere.

trot (走り回る) [動] run at a speed between a walk and a run

knitting (編み物) [名] the activity or hobby of making clothes or other articles by knitting

「本当に走り回り始めたら脱ぐと思うよ」とプリシラは言った。「でも、どこへ行くにも編み物を持って行くのは知ってるよ。

They simply couldn’t be parted from it.

be parted from (離れられない) [動] be separated from

あれとは絶対に離れられないのよ。

They will walk about Westminster Abbey and knit, I feel sure.

walk about (歩き回る) [動] walk around

Westminster Abbey (ウェストミンスター寺院) [名] a large church in London

knit (編み物をする) [動] make something by knitting

feel sure (確信する) [動] be certain about something

ウェストミンスター寺院を歩き回って編み物をするよ、きっと。

Meanwhile, Anne, we shall be living in Patty’s Place—and on Spofford Avenue.

live (暮らす) [動] be alive

その間、アン、私たちはパティの家で暮らすことになるよ、スポフォード通りでね。

I feel like a millionairess even now.”

even now (今でも) [副] at this time; now

millionairess (億万長者) [名] a woman who has a lot of money

今でも億万長者になった気分だよ。」

“I feel like one of the morning stars that sang for joy,” said Anne.

feel like (気分になる) [動] to be in the mood for

「喜びに歌う明けの明星になった気分だよ」とアンは言った。

Phil Gordon crept into Thirty-eight, St. John’s, that night and flung herself on Anne’s bed.

Phil Gordon (フィル・ゴードン) [名] a character in the story

creep into (忍び込む) [動] move slowly and carefully, especially in order to avoid being seen or heard

Thirty-eight (三十八番地) [名] a street address

fling oneself on (身を投げ出す) [動] throw oneself on

Anne's bed (アンのベッド) [名] the bed belonging to Anne

その夜、フィル・ゴードンはセント・ジョンズ三十八番地に忍び込み、アンのベッドに身を投げ出した。

“Girls, dear, I’m tired to death.

「お嬢さんたち、死ぬほど疲れたよ。

I feel like the man without a country—or was it without a shadow?

country (国) [名] a nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory

国のない男になった気分だよ。影のない男だったかしら?

I forget which.

どっちだったか忘れちゃった。

Anyway, I’ve been packing up.”

anyway (とにかく) [副] in any case; at any rate

pack up (荷造りする) [動] put things into a suitcase or other container in preparation for a journey

とにかく、荷造りをしていたのよ」

“And I suppose you are worn out because you couldn’t decide which things to pack first, or where to put them,” laughed Priscilla.

worn out (疲れ果てた) [形] exhausted

first (最初に) [副] before any other person or thing

「そして、何を最初に詰めたらいいか、どこに置いたらいいか決められないから疲れちゃったんでしょうね」とプリシラは笑った。

“E-zackly. And when I had got everything jammed in somehow, and my landlady and her maid had both sat on it while I locked it, I discovered I had packed a whole lot of things I wanted for Convocation at the very bottom.

jam (詰め込む) [動] to pack tightly

landlady (下宿のおかみさん) [名] a woman who owns a house or apartment building and rents rooms or apartments to people

maid (メイド) [名] a female domestic servant

lock (鍵をかける) [動] fasten or secure (something) with a lock

discover (気がつく) [動] to notice or realize something

pack (詰め込む) [動] to put things into a container

bottom (一番下) [名] the lowest part of something

「その通り。そして、なんとか全部詰め込んで、私が鍵をかけている間に下宿のおかみさんとメイドが二人でその上に座ったんだけど、入学式に必要なものを全部一番下に詰め込んでしまったことに気がついたの。

I had to unlock the old thing and poke and dive into it for an hour before I fished out what I wanted.

unlock (鍵を開ける) [動] release the lock of

poke (探り回る) [動] push or thrust with a finger or pointed object

dive (探り回る) [動] plunge into water head first

fish out (取り出す) [動] take out of a liquid

鍵を開けて、一時間も中を探り回って、やっと必要なものを取り出したのよ。

I would get hold of something that felt like what I was looking for, and I’d yank it up, and it would be something else.

get hold of (つかむ) [動] to take and hold something firmly

feel like (~のような感触がする) [動] to have a particular feeling or quality

yank (引っ張り出す) [動] to pull something with a quick, strong movement

something else (別のもの) [名] an alternative thing

探しているもののような感触のものをつかんで引っ張り出すんだけど、それは別のものだったりして。

No, Anne, I did not swear.”

いいえ、アン、私は誓いませんでした」

“I didn’t say you did.”

「誓ったなんて言ってません」

“Well, you looked it.

「そう見えました。

But I admit my thoughts verged on the profane.

verge on (~になりかけた) [動] be very close to a particular state or condition

profane (冒涜的) [形] not concerned with religion or religious purposes

でも、私の考えが冒涜的なものになったことは認めるよ。

And I have such a cold in the head—I can do nothing but sniffle, sigh and sneeze.

have a cold (風邪をひく) [動] be sick with a cold

sniffle (鼻をすする) [動] to breathe audibly through a congested nose

sneeze (くしゃみをする) [動] to make an involuntary, explosive sound through the nose and mouth, usually caused by irritation of the nasal passages

それにひどい風邪をひいちゃって、鼻をすすり、ため息をつき、くしゃみをする以外何もできないの。

Isn’t that alliterative agony for you?

alliterative (頭韻を踏んだ) [形] having the same initial consonant sound

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

頭韻を踏んだ苦しみって感じじゃない?

Queen Anne, do say something to cheer me up.”

アン女王、私を元気づける何かを言ってちょうだい」

“Remember that next Thursday night, you’ll be back in the land of Alec and Alonzo,” suggested Anne.

next Thursday night (来週の木曜日の夜) [名] the night of the day after tomorrow

「来週の木曜日の夜には、アレックとアロンゾの国に戻っているよ」とアンは言った。

Phil shook her head dolefully.

フィリッパは悲しそうに首を横に振った。

“More alliteration. No, I don’t want Alec and Alonzo when I have a cold in the head.

alliteration (頭韻) [名] the repetition of the same sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words

have a cold in the head (頭が冷えている) [動] have a cold

「また頭韻ね。ううん、頭が冷えているときにはアレックやアロンゾは欲しくないよ。

But what has happened you two?

でも、二人に何があったの?

Now that I look at you closely you seem all lighted up with an internal iridescence.

light up (輝く) [動] become bright or brighter

internal (内側) [形] inside; inner

iridescence (虹色) [名] a lustrous rainbow-like play of color caused by differential refraction of light that produces different colors

よく見ると、内側から虹色に輝いているように見えるよ。

Why, you’re actually shining!

あら、本当に輝いているよ!

What’s up?”

what's up (何があったの) [句] what is the matter?

何があったの?」

“We are going to live in Patty’s Place next winter,” said Anne triumphantly.

next winter (来年の冬) [名] the winter of the year after this one

「私たち、来年の冬はパティの家で暮らすのよ」とアンは得意げに言った。

“Live, mark you, not board!

「住むのよ、下宿するんじゃないよ!

We’ve rented it, and Stella Maynard is coming, and her aunt is going to keep house for us.”

借りるのよ、ステラ・メイナードも来るし、彼女のおばさんが家事をしてくれるの」

Phil bounced up, wiped her nose, and fell on her knees before Anne.

bounce up (跳ね起きる) [動] jump up

fall on one's knees (ひざまずく) [動] go down on one's knees

フィルは跳ね起きて、鼻を拭き、アンの前にひざまずいた。

“Girls—girls—let me come, too.

「ねえ、ねえ、私も行かせて。

Oh, I’ll be so good.

be good (いい子にする) [動] behave well

いい子にするから。

If there’s no room for me I’ll sleep in the little doghouse in the orchard—I’ve seen it.

doghouse (犬小屋) [名] a small shelter for a dog

私の部屋がなければ、果樹園にある犬小屋で寝るよ、見たことあるもの。

Only let me come.”

行かせてよ」

“Get up, you goose.”

goose (まぬけた人) [名] a silly or foolish person

「起きなさい、このまぬけた人」

“I won’t stir off my marrow bones till you tell me I can live with you next winter.”

stir off (動かない) [動] not move

marrow bone (骨髄) [名] the soft tissue inside the bones

「来年の冬に一緒に住んでもいいと言ってくれるまで、ここから動かないよ」

Anne and Priscilla looked at each other.

アンとプリシラは顔を見合わせた。

Then Anne said slowly, “Phil dear, we’d love to have you.

それからアンはゆっくりと言った。「フィリッパ、あなたに来ていただけたらとても嬉しいよ。

But we may as well speak plainly.

may as well (~した方がいい) [動] should do something because there is no reason not to

speak plainly (はっきりと話す) [動] speak in a way that is easy to understand

でも、はっきりと話しましょう。

I’m poor—Pris is poor—Stella Maynard is poor—our housekeeping will have to be very simple and our table plain.

simple (質素) [形] plain, basic, or uncomplicated in form, nature, or design

私は貧乏だし、プリスも貧乏だし、ステラ・メイナードも貧乏だから、家事はとても質素で、食事も質素なものになるよ。

You’d have to live as we would.

live (生活する) [動] be alive; have life

あなたは私たちと同じように生活しなければならないよ。

Now, you are rich and your boardinghouse fare attests the fact.”

fare (食事) [名] the food served in a restaurant or hotel

attest (証明する) [動] to provide evidence for the truth or existence of

あなたはお金持ちで、下宿の食事はその事実を証明しているよ。」

“Oh, what do I care for that?” demanded Phil tragically.

demand (言う) [動] say something in a forceful way

tragically (悲劇的に) [副] in a tragic way

「ああ、そんなことどうでもいいよ」とフィルは悲劇的に言った。

“Better a dinner of herbs where your chums are than a stalled ox in a lonely boardinghouse.

better (より良い) [形] more desirable, satisfactory, or effective

dinner (夕食) [名] the main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening

herb (野菜) [名] a plant with savory or aromatic properties that is used for flavoring and garnishing food, medicinal purposes, or for fragrances; an herb

「孤独な下宿で食べる牛肉よりも、仲間と食べる野菜の夕食の方がいいよ。

Don’t think I’m all stomach, girls.

all stomach (食いしん坊) [名] a person who eats a lot

私が食いしん坊だとは思わないでね。

I’ll be willing to live on bread and water—with just a leetle jam—if you’ll let me come.”

live on (生きていく) [動] to continue to live

jam (ジャム) [名] a sweet food made from fruit and sugar

パンと水だけでも生きていけるわージャムも少しあればねーもし来させてくれるなら。」

“And then,” continued Anne, “there will be a good deal of work to be done.

「それに」とアンは続けた。「やるべきことがたくさんあるよ。

Stella’s aunt can’t do it all.

Stella's aunt (ステラの叔母さん) [名] Stella's aunt

ステラの叔母さんには全部できないよ。

We all expect to have our chores to do.

chore (雑用) [名] a routine task, especially a household one

私たちみんな、雑用をやるつもりよ。

Now, you—”

あなたはー」

“Toil not, neither do I spin,” finished Philippa.

toil (働く) [動] work extremely hard

neither (~もせず) [接] not either

「働きもせず、糸も紡がない」とフィリッパが言い終えた。

“But I’ll learn to do things.

「でも、いろいろなことを習うよ。

You’ll only have to show me once.

only (一度) [副] not more than; solely

show (見せる) [動] cause or allow to be seen; display

me (私に) [代] the speaker or writer

一度見せてくれるだけでいいよ。

I can make my own bed to begin with.

to begin with (まず) [副] first of all; initially

make one's own bed (自分のベッドは自分でできる) [動] make one's own bed

まず、自分のベッドは自分でできるよ。

And remember that, though I can’t cook, I can keep my temper.

cook (料理する) [動] prepare food by heating it

それに、私は料理はできないけれど、気分は保てるよ。

That’s something.

それが何か。

And I never growl about the weather.

growl (不平を言う) [動] utter a deep guttural sound of anger

それに、私は天気について不平を言うことは決してないよ。

That’s more.

それがもっと。

Oh, please, please!

please (お願い) [動] make or try to make someone happy or satisfied

ああ、お願い、お願い!

I never wanted anything so much in my life—and this floor is awfully hard.”

私の人生でこれほど何かを欲しがったことはないわーそれにこの床はひどく硬い。」

“There’s just one more thing,” said Priscilla resolutely.

just one more thing (あともう一つだけ) [名] one more thing

「あともう一つだけ」プリシラは決然と言った。

“You, Phil, as all Redmond knows, entertain callers almost every evening.

entertain (もてなす) [動] provide entertainment for

「あなた、フィル、レドモンドの誰もが知っているように、ほとんど毎晩訪問客をもてなしている。

Now, at Patty’s Place we can’t do that.

パティの家ではそれはできない。

We have decided that we shall be at home to our friends on Friday evenings only.

Friday (金曜日) [名] the sixth day of the week

私たちは金曜日の夜だけ友人を家に招くことに決めた。

If you come with us you’ll have to abide by that rule.”

abide by (従う) [動] accept or act in accordance with

rule (ルール) [名] a principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, arrangement, etc

私たちと一緒に住むなら、そのルールに従わなければならない。」

“Well, you don’t think I’ll mind that, do you?

「ええ、私がそれを気にするとは思わないでしょう?

Why, I’m glad of it.

なぜなら、私はそれを喜んでいるからだ。

I knew I should have had some such rule myself, but I hadn’t enough decision to make it or stick to it.

have some such rule (そのようなルールを持つ) [動] have a rule like that

stick to (従う) [動] continue doing something; persist in

私もそのようなルールを自分で作るべきだと分かっていたが、それを作ったり、それに従う決断力が足りなかった。

When I can shuffle off the responsibility on you it will be a real relief.

shuffle off (転嫁する) [動] to get rid of or pass on to someone else

relief (安心) [名] a feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress

私があなたに責任を転嫁できる時が来たら、本当に安心するだろう。

If you won’t let me cast in my lot with you I’ll die of the disappointment and then I’ll come back and haunt you.

cast in one's lot with (加わる) [動] to join or associate oneself with

die of (死んでしまう) [動] to stop living

haunt (悩ませる) [動] to visit or inhabit frequently

もしあなたが私をあなたの運命に加わらせてくれないなら、私は失望のあまり死んでしまうだろうし、そうしたら私は戻ってきてあなたを悩ませるだろう。

I’ll camp on the very doorstep of Patty’s Place and you won’t be able to go out or come in without falling over my spook.”

doorstep (玄関先) [名] the step leading up to the door of a house

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

fall over (ぶつかる) [動] hit or strike against something

私はパティの家の玄関先に陣取るから、私の幽霊にぶつからずに出入りすることはできないだろう。」

Again Anne and Priscilla exchanged eloquent looks.

exchange (交わす) [動] give and receive something in return

look (視線) [名] the action of directing one's gaze in a specified direction

再びアンとプリシラは雄弁な視線を交わした。

“Well,” said Anne, “of course we can’t promise to take you until we’ve consulted with Stella;

consulted (相談する) [動] seek information or advice from

「ええと」とアンは言った、「もちろんステラと相談するまではあなたを連れて行くことは約束できないよ。

but I don’t think she’ll object, and, as far as we are concerned, you may come and glad welcome.”

as far as (に関する限り) [接] to the extent or degree that

concerned (関する) [形] interested in or worried about something

でも彼女が反対するとは思わないし、私たちに関する限り、あなたは来てもいいし、歓迎するよ。」

“If you get tired of our simple life you can leave us, and no questions asked,” added Priscilla.

get tired of (飽きる) [動] become bored with

「もし私たちの質素な生活に飽きたら、何も聞かずに去ってもいいよ」とプリシラは付け加えた。

Phil sprang up, hugged them both jubilantly, and went on her way rejoicing.

spring up (飛び上がる) [動] jump up

jubilantly (喜び) [副] in a joyful manner

フィルは飛び上がって、二人を抱きしめて喜び、喜びながら帰って行った。

“I hope things will go right,” said Priscilla soberly.

go right (うまくいく) [動] happen in a way that is desired or expected

「うまくいくといいんだけど」とプリシラは真面目な顔で言った。

“We must make them go right,” avowed Anne.

right (うまく) [副] in a good or proper way

avowed (誓った) [動] declare or assert openly, boldly, or strongly

「うまくいかせるのよ」とアンは誓った。

“I think Phil will fit into our ’appy little ’ome very well.”

fit into (合う) [動] be of the right shape or size to go into or onto something

very well (とてもよく) [副] to a high degree or level

「フィルは私たちの幸せな小さな家庭にとてもよく合うと思うよ」

“Oh, Phil’s a dear to rattle round with and be chums.

rattle round (遊ぶ) [動] to move around quickly and carelessly

be chums (仲良くする) [動] to be friends with someone

「ああ、フィルは一緒に遊んだり、仲良くするのにいい子よ。

And, of course, the more there are of us the easier it will be on our slim purses.

the more (人数が増えれば増えるほど) [限] a larger amount or number of

the easier (楽になる) [形] less difficult or demanding

slim (薄い) [形] of small width or thickness

purse (財布) [名] a small pouch of leather or plastic used for carrying money, typically by a woman

そしてもちろん、人数が増えれば増えるほど、私たちの薄い財布には楽になるよ。

But how will she be to live with?

live with (一緒に住む) [動] share a home with

でも、一緒に住むのはどんな感じかしら?

You have to summer and winter with any one before you know if she’s livable or not.”

livable (住める) [形] able to be lived in

誰かと一緒に住めるかどうかを知るには、夏と冬を一緒に過ごさなければならないよ」

“Oh, well, we’ll all be put to the test, as far as that goes.

put to the test (試される) [動] be put to the test

as far as that goes (それなら) [副] to the extent that; to the degree that

「ああ、それなら、私たちみんなが試されるよね。

And we must quit us like sensible folk, living and let live.

quit (振る舞う) [動] behave in a particular manner

let live (生かす) [動] allow to live

そして、私たちは分別のある人々のように、生き、生かすように振る舞わなければならない。

Phil isn’t selfish, though she’s a little thoughtless, and I believe we will all get on beautifully in Patty’s Place.”

selfish (利己的) [形] concerned chiefly with one's own interests, benefits, welfare, etc., regardless of others

thoughtless (軽率) [形] lacking care for others

get on (やっていく) [動] to manage or fare in a specified way

beautifully (うまく) [副] in a beautiful manner

フィリッパは少し軽率だけど利己的ではないし、私たちみんなパティの家でうまくやっていくと思うよ」

Chapter XI: The Round of Life

Chapter XI (第11章) [名] the 11th chapter

Round of Life (人生の巡り合わせ) [名] the cycle of life

第11章: 人生の巡り合わせ

Anne was back in Avonlea with the luster of the Thorburn Scholarship on her brow.

be back (戻ってくる) [動] return to a place

brow (額) [名] the forehead

アンはソーバーン奨学金の栄誉を携えてアヴォンリーに戻ってきた。

People told her she hadn’t changed much, in a tone which hinted they were surprised and a little disappointed she hadn’t.

surprised (驚く) [形] feeling or showing surprise

disappointed (がっかりする) [形] unhappy because something has not happened or is not as good as you hoped

人々は彼女にあまり変わっていないねと言った。その口調には、彼女があまり変わっていないことに驚き、少しがっかりしている様子がうかがえた。

Avonlea had not changed, either.

アヴォンリーもまた変わっていなかった。

At least, so it seemed at first.

少なくとも、最初はそう思えた。

But as Anne sat in the Green Gables pew, on the first Sunday after her return, and looked over the congregation, she saw several little changes which, all coming home to her at once, made her realize that time did not quite stand still, even in Avonlea.

first Sunday (最初の日曜日) [名] the first day of the week

pew (会衆席) [名] a long bench with a back, used in a church

congregation (会衆) [名] a group of people who regularly attend a particular church

several (いくつかの) [形] more than two but not many

at once (一斉に) [副] all together; simultaneously

come home to (迫ってくる) [動] to be fully realized or appreciated

しかし、アンが帰郷後最初の日曜日にグリーン・ゲイブルズの会衆席に座って会衆を見渡した時、彼女はいくつかの小さな変化に気づき、それらが一斉に彼女の胸に迫ってきて、アヴォンリーでさえ時が止まっていないことを実感させた。

A new minister was in the pulpit.

新しい牧師が説教壇に立っていた。

In the pews more than one familiar face was missing forever.

more than one (何人か) [名] several

be missing (欠けている) [動] be absent or lacking

会衆席には、見慣れた顔が何人か永遠に欠けていた。

Old “Uncle Abe,” his prophesying over and done with, Mrs. Peter Sloane, who had sighed, it was to be hoped, for the last time, Timothy Cotton, who, as Mrs. Rachel Lynde said “had actually managed to die at last after practicing at it for twenty years,” and old Josiah Sloane, whom nobody knew in his coffin because he had his whiskers neatly trimmed, were all sleeping in the little graveyard behind the church.

Old "Uncle Abe" (老「エイブおじさん」) [名] a character in the story

prophesying (予言) [名] a prediction of what will happen in the future

over and done with (終えた) [動] finished; completed

sighed (ため息をついた) [動] let out a long, deep breath, usually as an expression of sadness, tiredness, or relief

last time (最後に) [名] the final occasion

Timothy Cotton (ティモシー・コットン) [名] a character in the story

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

managed to (することができた) [動] succeed in doing something

last (ついに) [副] finally

practicing (練習した) [動] regularly or frequently do something as an exercise or in order to improve a skill

twenty years (二十年間) [名] a period of twenty years

old Josiah Sloane (老ジョサイア・スローン) [名] a character in the story

knew (わからなかった) [動] be aware of

coffin (棺桶) [名] a box in which a dead person is buried

neatly (きれいに) [副] in a tidy, organized, or efficient way

trimmed (整えていたので) [動] cut or reduce in size or amount

sleeping (眠っていた) [動] be in a state of sleep

予言を終えた老「エイブおじさん」、願わくば最後にため息をついたピーター・スローン夫人、レイチェル・リンド夫人が言うには「二十年間練習した後、ついに実際に死ぬことができた」ティモシー・コットン、そしてひげをきれいに整えていたので誰も棺桶の中では誰だかわからなかった老ジョサイア・スローン、皆教会の裏の小さな墓場で眠っていた。

And Billy Andrews was married to Nettie Blewett!

be married to (と結婚している) [動] be in a state of marriage with

そしてビリー・アンドリュースはネティ・ブルーエットと結婚していた!

They “appeared out” that Sunday.

out (外へ) [副] away from home

二人はその日曜日に「姿を現した」。

When Billy, beaming with pride and happiness, showed his be-plumed and be-silked bride into the Harmon Andrews’ pew, Anne dropped her lids to hide her dancing eyes.

beam (輝く) [動] shine brightly

show (案内する) [動] guide or direct

bride (花嫁) [名] a woman who is getting married

drop (下ろす) [動] move or cause to move to a lower position

lid (まぶた) [名] a cover for a container

hide (隠す) [動] put or keep out of sight; conceal

ビリーが誇りと幸福に輝きながら、羽飾りと絹の花嫁をハーモン・アンドリュースの会衆席に案内した時、アンは踊るような目を隠すためにまぶたを下ろした。

She recalled the stormy winter night of the Christmas holidays when Jane had proposed for Billy.

recall (思い出す) [動] bring back to the mind

stormy (嵐の) [形] characterized by strong winds and usually rain, snow, or hail

アンはジェーンがビリーにプロポーズしたクリスマス休暇の嵐の冬の夜を思い出した。

He certainly had not broken his heart over his rejection.

rejection (断り) [名] an act of refusing to accept, consider, or receive something

彼は確かに断られたことで心を痛めてはいなかった。

Anne wondered if Jane had also proposed to Nettie for him, or if he had mustered enough spunk to ask the fateful question himself.

also (また) [副] in addition; too; as well

enough (十分に) [副] to the required degree or extent

muster (奮い立たせる) [動] gather or summon up

spunk (気合い) [名] courage and determination

fateful (運命の) [形] having a strong or important influence on someone or something

アンはジェーンが彼のためにネティにもプロポーズしたのか、それとも彼が運命の質問を自らするのに気合いを十分に奮い立たせたのかと思った。

All the Andrews family seemed to share in his pride and pleasure, from Mrs. Harmon in the pew to Jane in the choir.

Andrews (アンドリュース) [名] a family name

会衆席のハーモン夫人から聖歌隊のジェーンまで、アンドリュース一家全員が彼の誇りと喜びを分かち合っているようだった。

Jane had resigned from the Avonlea school and intended to go West in the fall.

resign (辞める) [動] leave a job, post, or position voluntarily

ジェーンはアヴォンリー学校を辞めて、秋に西部に行くつもりだった。

“Can’t get a beau in Avonlea, that’s what,” said Mrs. Rachel Lynde scornfully.

beau (恋人) [名] a boyfriend or girlfriend

「アヴォンリーでは恋人ができないのよ、それが理由よ」とレイチェル・リンド夫人は軽蔑して言った。

“Says she thinks she’ll have better health out West.

West (西部) [名] the region of the United States lying west of the Mississippi River

「西部に行ったら健康になると思うんだって。

I never heard her health was poor before.”

poor (悪い) [形] of low quality or worth

彼女の健康が悪いなんて聞いたことがなかったよ」

“Jane is a nice girl,” Anne had said loyally.

loyally (忠実に) [副] in a loyal manner

「ジェーンはいい子よ」とアンは忠実に言った。

“She never tried to attract attention, as some did.”

attract attention (注目を集める) [動] to draw notice or attention to oneself

some (他の人) [代] an unspecified number or amount of people or things

「彼女は他の人みたいに注目を集めようとしたことは一度もないよ」

“Oh, she never chased the boys, if that’s what you mean,” said Mrs. Rachel.

mean (言いたいこと) [動] to intend to express or convey

「ああ、彼女は男の子を追いかけたことはなかったよ、もしそれがあなたの言いたいことなら」とレイチェル夫人は言った。

“But she’d like to be married, just as much as anybody, that’s what.

just as much as (よりも) [副] to the same extent or degree as

that's what (それが事実よ) [名] that is the truth

「でも彼女は誰よりも結婚したいのよ、それが事実よ。

What else would take her out West to some forsaken place whose only recommendation is that men are plenty and women scarce?

out West (西部) [名] the western part of the U.S.

some forsaken place (見捨てられた場所) [名] a place that has been abandoned

only recommendation (唯一の推薦) [名] the only thing that can be said in favor of something

plenty (たくさん) [名] a lot; more than enough

women (女性) [名] an adult female human being

scarce (少ない) [形] not enough; insufficient

他に何が彼女を西部の、男性はたくさんいて女性は少ないという唯一の推薦がある見捨てられた場所に連れて行くだろうか?

Don’t you tell me!”

私に言わないで!」

But it was not at Jane, Anne gazed that day in dismay and surprise.

dismay (狼狽) [名] a feeling of fear or shock, especially at something unexpected

surprise (驚き) [名] a feeling of mild astonishment or shock

しかし、その日アンが驚きと狼狽で見つめていたのはジェーンではなかった。

It was at Ruby Gillis, who sat beside her in the choir.

sit beside (隣に座る) [動] sit next to

choir (聖歌隊) [名] an organized group of singers, typically affiliated with a church and singing in services

それは聖歌隊で彼女の隣に座っていたルビー・ギリスだった。

What had happened to Ruby?

ルビーに何が起こったのだろう?

She was even handsomer than ever;

彼女はこれまで以上に美しかった。

but her blue eyes were too bright and lustrous, and the color of her cheeks was hectically brilliant;

lustrous (輝く) [形] having a bright shine

hectically (熱っぽく) [副] in a hectic manner

brilliant (輝く) [形] very bright and shining

しかし、彼女の青い目は明るく輝きすぎていて、頬の色は熱っぽく輝いていた。

besides, she was very thin;

その上、彼女はとても痩せていた。

the hands that held her hymn-book were almost transparent in their delicacy.

hymn-book (賛美歌の本) [名] a book containing hymns

almost (ほとんど) [副] very nearly

transparent (透き通った) [形] see-through

賛美歌の本を持っている手は、その繊細さでほとんど透き通っていた。

“Is Ruby Gillis ill?” Anne asked of Mrs. Lynde, as they went home from church.

ill (病気) [形] suffering from a disease or period of sickness affecting the body and mind

「ルビー・ギリスは病気なの?」教会から帰る途中、アンはリンド夫人に尋ねた。

“Ruby Gillis is dying of galloping consumption,” said Mrs. Lynde bluntly.

galloping consumption (galoping consumption) [名] a term used to describe a rapidly progressive form of tuberculosis

「ルビー・ギリスはgaloping consumptionで死にかけています」とリンド夫人は率直に言った。

“Everybody knows it except herself and her family.

「彼女と彼女の家族以外は誰でも知っています。

They won’t give in.

give in (認める) [動] to stop resisting or opposing something

彼らは認めようとしない。

If you ask them, she’s perfectly well.

perfectly (全く) [副] in a manner or to a degree that is entirely or completely

well (元気) [形] in good health

彼らに尋ねれば、彼女は全く元気です。

She hasn’t been able to teach since she had that attack of congestion in the winter, but she says she’s going to teach again in the fall, and she’s after the White Sands school.

attack (発作) [名] an aggressive and violent act against a person or place

congestion (充血) [名] the state of being congested

彼女は冬にあの充血の発作を起こしてから教えることができなかったが、秋にまた教えに行くと言っていて、ホワイトサンズの学校を狙っている。

She’ll be in her grave, poor girl, when White Sands school opens, that’s what.”

be in one's grave (墓の中にいる) [動] be dead

open (開校する) [動] start operating

ホワイトサンズの学校が開校する頃には、彼女は墓の中にいるよ、かわいそうに。」

Anne listened in shocked silence.

listen (聞く) [動] to give one's attention to a sound or action

アンはショックで黙って聞いていた。

Ruby Gillis, her old school-chum, dying?

school-chum (学友) [名] a friend from school

ルビー・ギリス、彼女の古い学友が死ぬ?

Could it be possible?

be possible (あり得る) [動] be able to happen or exist

そんなことがあり得るだろうか?

Of late years they had grown apart;

of late years (近年) [副] in recent years

grow apart (疎遠になる) [動] become less friendly or close

近年、彼らは疎遠になっていた。

but the old tie of school-girl intimacy was there, and made itself felt sharply in the tug the news gave at Anne’s heartstrings.

school-girl (女学生) [名] a girl who attends school

intimacy (親密さ) [名] a close personal relationship

make itself felt (はっきりと感じられる) [動] to be perceived or noticed

tug (引っ張る) [動] to pull or draw with a sudden movement

news (知らせ) [名] a report of recent events

heartstring (心の琴線) [名] a feeling of deep emotion

しかし、女学生時代の親密な関係はそこにあり、その知らせがアンの心の琴線に触れたことで、その関係がはっきりと感じられた。

Ruby, the brilliant, the merry, the coquettish!

brilliant (才気煥発な) [形] very bright or intelligent

merry (陽気な) [形] cheerful and lively

coquettish (コケティッシュな) [形] behaving as if sexually attracted to someone, but not seriously

ルビー、才気煥発で、陽気で、コケティッシュな!

It was impossible to associate the thought of her with anything like death.

associate (結びつける) [動] connect or relate

彼女の考えを死のようなものと結びつけることは不可能だった。

She had greeted Anne with gay cordiality after church, and urged her to come up the next evening.

greet (挨拶する) [動] to address someone with friendly or polite words

urge (促す) [動] to try to persuade someone to do something

彼女は教会の後に陽気な愛想でアンに挨拶し、次の夜に来るように彼女に促した。

“I’ll be away Tuesday and Wednesday evenings,” she had whispered triumphantly.

Tuesday (火曜日) [名] the third day of the week

Wednesday (水曜日) [名] the fourth day of the week

「火曜日と水曜日の夜は留守にするよ」と彼女は得意げにささやいた。

“There’s a concert at Carmody and a party at White Sands.

White Sands (ホワイトサンド) [名] a fictional town in the story

「カーモディでコンサートがあって、ホワイトサンドでパーティーがあるの。

Herb Spencer’s going to take me.

Herb Spencer (ハーブ・スペンサー) [名] a person's name

ハーブ・スペンサーが連れて行ってくれるの。

He’s my latest.

latest (最新の) [形] most recent

彼は私の最新の彼氏よ。

Be sure to come up tomorrow.

be sure to (必ず) [副] without fail; certainly

明日は必ず来てください。

I’m dying for a good talk with you.

die for (たまらない) [動] want something very much

あなたとゆっくりおしゃべりしたくてたまらないの。

I want to hear all about your doings at Redmond.”

all about (全部) [副] everything about

doings (様子) [名] events or activities

レドモンドの様子を全部聞きたいよ。」

Anne knew that Ruby meant that she wanted to tell Anne all about her own recent flirtations, but she promised to go, and Diana offered to go with her.

offer (申し出る) [動] present or suggest something for consideration or discussion

アンは、ルビーが自分の最近の恋愛について全部話したいと思っていることを知っていたが、行くことを約束し、ダイアナも一緒に行くと申し出た。

“I’ve been wanting to go to see Ruby for a long while,” she told Anne, when they left Green Gables the next evening, “but I really couldn’t go alone.

for a long while (ずっと) [副] for a long time

「ずっとルビーに会いに行きたいと思っていたの」と、翌日の夕方グリーン・ゲイブルズを出発する時、ダイアナはアンに言った。「でも、一人では行けなかったよ。

It’s so awful to hear Ruby rattling on as she does, and pretending there is nothing the matter with her, even when she can hardly speak for coughing.

rattle on (しゃべりまくる) [動] talk incessantly

cough (咳) [名] a sudden, involuntary expulsion of air from the lungs, typically caused by irritation of the throat or respiratory tract

ルビーがいつものようにしゃべりまくって、咳でほとんど話せない時でさえ、何の問題もないふりをしているなんて、とても恐ろしいことよ。

She’s fighting so hard for her life, and yet she hasn’t any chance at all, they say.”

fight (しがみつく) [動] to take part in a violent confrontation

chance (望み) [名] a possibility of something happening

彼女は必死に生にしがみついているけれど、全く望みはないって言うのよ。」

The girls walked silently down the red, twilit road.

silently (黙って) [副] in a silent manner

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

少女たちは夕暮れの赤い道を黙って歩いた。

The robins were singing vespers in the high treetops, filling the golden air with their jubilant voices.

vespers (夕べの祈り) [名] an evening prayer service

treetop (木のてっぺん) [名] the uppermost part of a tree

golden (黄金の) [形] made of or shining like gold

jubilant (歓喜の) [形] extremely happy

ロビンは高い木のてっぺんで夕べの祈りを歌い、黄金の空を歓喜の声で満たしていた。

The silver fluting of the frogs came from marshes and ponds, over fields where seeds were beginning to stir with life and thrill to the sunshine and rain that had drifted over them.

silver (銀色の) [形] of the color silver

fluting (笛の音) [名] the sound of a flute

thrill (震え) [名] a feeling of intense excitement or pleasure

カエルの銀色の笛の音が沼や池から聞こえ、種が命を吹き込み、その上を漂う日差しや雨に震え始めている畑の向こうから聞こえてきた。

The air was fragrant with the wild, sweet, wholesome smell of young raspberry copses.

fragrant (芳香がする) [形] having a pleasant or sweet smell

smell (香り) [名] the property of a thing that is perceived by the olfactory organs

空気は若いラズベリーの木立の野生の、甘い、健全な香りで芳香がした。

White mists were hovering in the silent hollows and violet stars were shining bluely on the brooklands.

white mist (白い霧) [名] a cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere near the ground

silent hollow (静かなくぼみ) [名] a depression in the ground

violet star (すみれ色の星) [名] a star that is violet in color

shine bluely (青く輝く) [動] emit or reflect light, especially brightly

白い霧が静かなくぼみに浮かび、すみれ色の星が小川の岸辺に青く輝いていた。

“What a beautiful sunset,” said Diana.

「なんて美しい夕焼けでしょう」とダイアナは言った。

“Look, Anne, it’s just like a land in itself, isn’t it?

just like (まるで) [副] very similar to

itself (それ自体) [代] used to emphasize the identity of the subject

isn't it (でしょう) [他] used to turn a statement into a yes-no question

「見て、アン、まるでそれ自体が陸地みたいでしょう?

That long, low back of purple cloud is the shore, and the clear sky further on is like a golden sea.”

back (背) [名] the part of a person's body between the neck and the bottom of the spine

あの長く低い紫の雲の背は海岸で、その先の澄んだ空は黄金の海みたい。」

“If we could sail to it in the moonshine boat Paul wrote of in his old composition—you remember?—how nice it would be,” said Anne, rousing from her reverie.

moonshine (月光) [名] the light of the moon

composition (作文) [名] a piece of writing, especially one that is short and has a literary theme

reverie (空想) [名] a state of being pleasantly lost in thought

「ポールが昔の作文に書いた月光の船でそこまで行けたらいいのにね、覚えてる? どんなに素敵だろう」とアンは空想から覚めて言った。

“Do you think we could find all our yesterdays there, Diana—all our old springs and blossoms?

「ダイアナ、私たちの昨日のすべてがそこで見つかるかしら、私たちの昔の春や花々は?

The beds of flowers that Paul saw there are the roses that have bloomed for us in the past?”

bed (花壇) [名] a piece of ground in which plants are grown

ポールが見た花壇は、過去に私たちのために咲いたバラかしら?」

“Don’t!” said Diana.

「やめて!」とダイアナは言った。

“You make me feel as if we were old women with everything in life behind us.”

behind (終えた) [前] in the past

「まるで私たちが人生のすべてを終えた老婆になったみたいに感じるよ」

“I think I’ve almost felt as if we were since I heard about poor Ruby,” said Anne.

「かわいそうなルビーのことを聞いてから、私もそう感じているよ」とアンは言った。

“If it is true that she is dying any other sad thing might be true, too.”

be dying (死にかけている) [動] be in the process of dying

「彼女が死にかけているという事が本当なら、他の悲しいことも本当かもしれないよ」

“You don’t mind calling in at Elisha Wright’s for a moment, do you?” asked Diana.

call in (立ち寄る) [動] visit someone or something for a short time

for a moment (ちょっとだけ) [副] for a short period of time

「ちょっとだけエライシャ・ライトの家に寄ってもいい?」とダイアナは尋ねた。

“Mother asked me to leave this little dish of jelly for Aunt Atossa.”

dish (ゼリー) [名] a type of food

jelly (ゼリー) [名] a fruit-flavored dessert made with gelatin

「母がアトッサおばさんにこのゼリーを届けるように頼んだの」

“Who is Aunt Atossa?”

Atossa (アトッサ) [名] a female name

「アトッサおばさんって誰?」

“Oh, haven’t you heard?

haven't (聞いたことない) [助] have not

heard (聞いた) [動] perceive with the ear

「ああ、聞いたことないの?

She’s Mrs. Samson Coates of Spencervale—Mrs. Elisha Wright’s aunt.

Mrs. Samson Coates (サムソン・コーツ夫人) [名] a woman who is married to Mr. Samson Coates

スペンサーヴェイルのサムソン・コーツ夫人よ。エライシャ・ライト夫人の叔母さん。

She’s father’s aunt, too.

父の叔母でもあるの。

Her husband died last winter and she was left very poor and lonely, so the Wrights took her to live with them.

last winter (去年の冬) [名] the winter of the year before the present one

take (引き取る) [動] bring or carry someone or something with oneself

去年の冬に夫が亡くなって、とても貧乏で孤独になってしまったので、ライト家が引き取って一緒に住んでいるの。

Mother thought we ought to take her, but father put his foot down.

put one's foot down (断固反対する) [動] refuse to change one's mind about something

母は引き取るべきだと思ったんだけど、父が断固反対したのよ。

Live with Aunt Atossa he would not.”

Aunt Atossa (アトッサ叔母さん) [名] the sister of Marilla Cuthbert

アトッサ叔母さんとは一緒に住みたくないんだって。」

“Is she so terrible?” asked Anne absently.

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

「そんなにひどい人なの?」とアンはぼんやりと尋ねた。

“You’ll probably see what she’s like before we can get away,” said Diana significantly.

see what someone is like (どんな人かわかる) [動] to understand what someone is like

get away (離れる) [動] to leave a place

significantly (意味ありげに) [副] in a way that is important or meaningful

「ここを離れる前にどんな人かわかると思うよ」とダイアナは意味ありげに言った。

“Father says she has a face like a hatchet—it cuts the air.

hatchet (手斧) [名] a small axe with a short handle

「父は彼女の顔は手斧みたいだって言うの。空気を切るくらいにね。

But her tongue is sharper still.”

tongue (舌) [名] the fleshy muscular organ in the mouth that is used for tasting, licking, and swallowing and that helps in speech

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

でも舌はもっと鋭いんだ。」

Late as it was Aunt Atossa was cutting potato sets in the Wright kitchen.

late (遅い) [形] coming or happening after the usual or expected time

potato (じゃが芋) [名] a starchy, tuberous crop from the perennial nightshade Solanum tuberosum

set (種芋) [名] a small potato used for planting

Wright (ライト) [名] the family that lives at Green Gables

遅い時間だったが、アトッサおばさんはライト家の台所でじゃが芋の種芋を切っていた。

She wore a faded old wrapper, and her gray hair was decidedly untidy.

wrapper (上着) [名] a loose outer garment

色あせた古い上着を着て、白髪は明らかに乱れていた。

Aunt Atossa did not like being “caught in a kilter,” so she went out of her way to be disagreeable.

be caught in a kilter (不意を突かれる) [動] be caught off guard

go out of one's way (わざわざ~する) [動] make a special effort to do something

be disagreeable (不機嫌そうにする) [動] be unpleasant to be with

アトッサおばさんは「不意を突かれる」のが好きではなかったので、わざわざ不機嫌そうにした。

“Oh, so you’re Anne Shirley?” she said, when Diana introduced Anne.

introduce (紹介する) [動] make someone known to someone else by giving their name, or make something known to someone by giving information about it

「ああ、アン・シャーリーね?」ダイアナがアンを紹介すると、彼女は言った。

“I’ve heard of you.”

hear of (聞いたことがある) [動] be aware of the existence of

「あなたのことは聞いたことがあるよ。」

Her tone implied that she had heard nothing good.

imply (暗示する) [動] indicate or suggest without being explicitly stated

その口調は、いいことは何も聞いていないことを暗示していた。

“Mrs. Andrews was telling me you were home.

Mrs. Andrews (アンドリュースさん) [名] the wife of Mr. Andrews

「アンドリュースさんが、あなたが帰省していると教えてくれたの。

She said you had improved a good deal.”

improve (成長する) [動] become better

a good deal (ずいぶん) [副] a lot; a great deal

ずいぶん成長したって。」

There was no doubt Aunt Atossa thought there was plenty of room for further improvement.

no doubt (疑いなく) [副] certainly; surely

room (余地) [名] space that can be occupied

improvement (成長) [名] an increase in the quality or value of something

アトッサおばさんが、まだまだ成長の余地があると思っているのは明らかだった。

She ceased not from cutting sets with much energy.

energy (勢い) [名] the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity

彼女は勢いよく苗を切り続けた。

“Is it any use to ask you to sit down?” she inquired sarcastically.

「座ってと頼んでも無駄かしら?」と彼女は皮肉っぽく尋ねた。

“Of course, there’s nothing very entertaining here for you.

entertaining (退屈) [形] providing amusement or enjoyment

「もちろん、あなたにとってここは退屈でしょう。

The rest are all away.”

away (出かけて) [副] not present; not at home

残りはみんな出かけています」

“Mother sent you this little pot of rhubarb jelly,” said Diana pleasantly.

pot (つぼ) [名] a small container for cooking or serving food

pleasantly (愛想よく) [副] in a pleasant manner

「母がルバーブのゼリーを送ってくれたの」とダイアナは愛想よく言った。

“She made it today and thought you might like some.”

「今日作ったんだけど、あなたも好きかなと思って」

“Oh, thanks,” said Aunt Atossa sourly.

sourly (不機嫌そうに) [副] in a sour manner

「ああ、ありがとう」とアトッサおばさんは不機嫌そうに言った。

“I never fancy your mother’s jelly—she always makes it too sweet.

fancy (好き) [動] like or be fond of

「お母さんのゼリーは好きじゃないよ。いつも甘すぎるの。

However, I’ll try to worry some down.

worry down (食べる) [動] eat

some (少し) [限] a small amount of something

でも、少しは食べられるように努力するよ。

My appetite’s been dreadful poor this spring.

この春は食欲がひどく落ちているの。

I’m far from well,” continued Aunt Atossa solemnly, “but still I keep a-doing. People who can’t work aren’t wanted here.

keep a-doing (働き続ける) [動] continue to do something

元気とは程遠い」とアトッサおばさんは厳かに続けた。「でも、私は働き続けるよ。働けない人はここでは必要とされていないの。

If it isn’t too much trouble will you be condescending enough to set the jelly in the pantry?

too much trouble (あまり面倒) [名] a lot of difficulty or work

condescending (置いてくれる) [形] showing that you believe you are better than other people

pantry (食器棚) [名] a small room where food, dishes, and sometimes silverware are stored

あまり面倒でなければ、ゼリーを食器棚に置いてくれる?

I’m in a hurry to get these spuds done tonight.

in a hurry (急いで) [副] very quickly

get done (終わらせる) [動] finish doing something

今夜は急いでこのジャガイモを終わらせたいの。

I suppose you two ladies never do anything like this.

anything (何か) [名] something; anything at all

お二人はこんなことはなさらないでしょうね。

You’d be afraid of spoiling your hands.”

be afraid of (恐れる) [動] be scared of

spoil (荒らす) [動] damage or harm

手を荒らすのを恐れるでしょう。」

“I used to cut potato sets before we rented the farm,” smiled Anne.

「農場を借りる前はよくジャガイモの種芋を切っていました」とアンは微笑んだ。

“I do it yet,” laughed Diana.

「私は今でもやります」とダイアナは笑った。

“I cut sets three days last week.

「先週は三日間種芋を切りました。

Of course,” she added teasingly, “I did my hands up in lemon juice and kid gloves every night after it.”

lemon juice (レモン汁) [名] the juice of a lemon

kid glove (子ヤギの革手袋) [名] a glove made from the skin of a young goat

every night (毎晩) [副] on every night

もちろん」と彼女はからかうように付け加えた。「その後は毎晩レモン汁と子ヤギの革手袋で手を手入れしました。」

Aunt Atossa sniffed.

アトッサおばさんは鼻を鳴らした。

“I suppose you got that notion out of some of those silly magazines you read so many of.

notion (考え) [名] a general understanding

out of (から) [前] from

magazine (雑誌) [名] a periodical publication containing articles and illustrations

「そんな考えは、いつも読んでいるくだらない雑誌から得たのでしょう。

I wonder your mother allows you.

あなたのお母さんが許すなんて不思議だよ。

But she always spoiled you.

spoil (甘やかす) [動] treat with excessive indulgence

でも、彼女はいつもあなたを甘やかしていたよ。

We all thought when George married her she wouldn’t be a suitable wife for him.”

George (ジョージ) [名] a male given name

suitable (ふさわしい) [形] right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation

ジョージが彼女と結婚した時、私たちはみんな彼女は彼にふさわしい妻ではないと思ったの。」

Aunt Atossa sighed heavily, as if all forebodings upon the occasion of George Barry’s marriage had been amply and darkly fulfilled.

heavily (深く) [副] to a great extent

foreboding (予感) [名] a feeling that something bad will happen

upon (の時に) [前] on

occasion (時) [名] a particular time

George Barry (ジョージ・バリー) [名] the name of a person

marriage (結婚) [名] the legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship (historically and in some jurisdictions specifically a union between a man and a woman)

amply (十分に) [副] more than enough

darkly (暗く) [副] in a dark manner

fulfill (成就する) [動] bring to completion or reality

アトッサおばさんは、ジョージ・バリーと結婚した時の予感がすべて十分に暗く成就したかのように、深くため息をついた。

“Going, are you?” she inquired, as the girls rose.

「もう行くの?」と彼女は尋ねた。

“Well, I suppose you can’t find much amusement talking to an old woman like me.

amusement (楽しみ) [名] something that is entertaining or amusing

old woman (老婆) [名] an elderly woman

「まあ、私のような老婆と話してもあまり面白くないよね。

It’s such a pity the boys ain’t home.”

男の子たちが家にいないのは残念ね。」

“We want to run in and see Ruby Gillis a little while,” explained Diana.

run in (立ち寄る) [動] visit briefly

a little while (ちょっと) [名] a short period of time

explain (説明する) [動] make clear or intelligible

「ルビー・ギリスにちょっと会いたいの」とダイアナが説明した。

“Oh, anything does for an excuse, of course,” said Aunt Atossa, amiably.

excuse (言い訳) [名] a reason or explanation given to justify a fault or offense

amiably (愛想よく) [副] in a friendly way

「ああ、もちろん、何でも言い訳になるよね」とアトッサおばさんは愛想よく言った。

“Just whip in and whip out before you have time to say how-do decently.

whip in (飛び込む) [動] move or go quickly

whip out (飛び出す) [動] move or go quickly

how-do (挨拶) [名] a greeting

decently (きちんと) [副] in a proper and socially acceptable manner

「きちんと挨拶する時間もないうちに、ただ飛び込んで飛び出していくだけ。

It’s college airs, I s’pose.

大学の空気ってやつね、きっと。」

You’d be wiser to keep away from Ruby Gillis.

keep away from (近づかない) [動] not go near or approach

ルビー・ギリスには近づかない方が賢明だよ。

The doctors say consumption’s catching.

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

consumption (結核) [名] a wasting disease of the lungs that was formerly widespread and often fatal

catch (伝染する) [動] become infected with a disease

医者は結核は伝染するって言うのよ。」

I always knew Ruby’d get something, gadding off to Boston last fall for a visit.

get (かかる) [動] become affected with

ルビーが何か病気になることくらい、ずっと前から分かってたよ。去年の秋にボストンへ遊びに行ったんだもの。

People who ain’t content to stay home always catch something.”

家にいることに満足できない人は、いつも何かに感染するのよ。」

“People who don’t go visiting catch things, too.

go visiting (遊びに行く) [動] go to a place for pleasure

catch (かかる) [動] become affected with

「遊びに行かない人だって病気になるよ。

Sometimes they even die,” said Diana solemnly.

時には死ぬことだってあるよ」とダイアナは真面目な顔で言った。

“Then they don’t have themselves to blame for it,” retorted Aunt Atossa triumphantly.

blame (責める) [動] assign responsibility for a fault or wrong

「それなら、自分を責めることもないよね」とアトッサおばさんは勝ち誇ったように言い返した。

“I hear you are to be married in June, Diana.”

be to (する予定である) [助] have something already planned or arranged; have something that is bound to happen; will

「ダイアナ、あなたは六月に結婚するそうね。」

“There is no truth in that report,” said Diana, blushing.

report (話) [名] an account given of a particular matter, especially in the form of an official document, after thorough investigation or consideration by an appointed person or body

blush (顔を赤らめる) [動] become red in the face

「そんな話は本当ではありません」とダイアナは顔を赤らめて言った。

“Well, don’t put it off too long,” said Aunt Atossa significantly.

put off (先延ばしにする) [動] postpone or delay

too long (あまり) [副] to a great extent or degree

「そう、あまり先延ばしにしないようにね」とアトッサおばさんは意味ありげに言った。

“You’ll fade soon—you’re all complexion and hair.

complexion (肌) [名] the natural color, texture, and appearance of the skin, especially of the face

「あなたはすぐに色あせるよ。あなたは肌と髪だけだもの。

And the Wrights are terrible fickle.

Wright (ライト家) [名] a family name

fickle (気まぐれ) [形] frequently changing one's mind

それにライト家はひどく気まぐれだもの。

You ought to wear a hat, Miss Shirley. Your nose is freckling scandalous.

freckle (そばかす) [名] a small light brown spot on the skin

scandalous (ひどい) [形] causing general public outrage by a perceived offense against morality or law

帽子をかぶった方がいいですよ、シャーリーさん。鼻にひどいそばかすができていますよ。

My, but you are redheaded!

redheaded (赤毛) [形] having red hair

まあ、でもあなたは赤毛ね!

Well, I s’pose we’re all as the Lord made us!

まあ、私たちはみんな神様が作った通りの姿なのでしょう!

Give Marilla Cuthbert my respects.

give (言う) [動] express (a message)

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

マリラ・カスバートさんによろしく。

She’s never been to see me since I come to Avonlea, but I s’pose I oughtn’t to complain.

oughtn't (べきではない) [動] should not

私がアヴォンリーに来てから一度も会いに来てくれたことはないけど、文句を言うべきではないよね。

The Cuthberts always did think themselves a cut higher than any one else round here.”

Cuthberts (カスバート家) [名] the family that adopted Anne

think oneself (自分だと思う) [動] consider oneself to be

cut (上) [名] a notch or slit

higher (上) [形] of greater vertical extent

anyone else (誰か他の人) [名] some other person

round here (この辺り) [副] in this area

カスバート家はいつも自分たちがこの辺りの誰よりも上だと思っているよ。」

“Oh, isn’t she dreadful?” gasped Diana, as they escaped down the lane.

escape (逃げる) [動] get free from a situation

「ああ、ひどいでしょう?」小道を逃げるように歩きながらダイアナは息を切らして言った。

“She’s worse than Miss Eliza Andrews,” said Anne.

worse (ひどい) [形] of a lower standard or quality

Eliza Andrews (エリザ・アンドリュース) [名] a person's name

「エリザ・アンドリュースさんよりひどいよ」とアンは言った。

“But then think of living all your life with a name like Atossa!

all your life (一生) [名] the whole of your life

「でも、アトッサなんて名前で一生を過ごすことを考えてみたら?

Wouldn’t it sour almost any one?

sour (気難しい) [形] having a sharp, pungent, or bitter taste

ほとんど誰でも気難しい性格になるんじゃない?

She should have tried to imagine her name was Cordelia.

should have (すべきだった) [助] expressing a past obligation or duty

Cordelia (コーデリア) [名] a character in Shakespeare's King Lear

彼女は自分の本当の名前がコーデリアだと想像してみるべきだったよ。

It might have helped her a great deal.

a great deal (大いに) [名] a lot; a large amount

きっと大いに助けになったでしょうに。

It certainly helped me in the days when I didn’t like Anne.”

私がアンを好きでなかった頃は、確かに助けになったよ」

“Josie Pye will be just like her when she grows up,” said Diana.

「ジョージー・パイも大きくなったら、彼女みたいになるよ」とダイアナは言った。

“Josie’s mother and Aunt Atossa are cousins, you know.

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

「ジョージーの母親とアトッサおばさんはいとこ同士なのよ。

Oh, dear, I’m glad that’s over.

dear (よかった) [間] an expression of affection or disappointment

be over (終わり) [動] have finished or ended

ああ、よかった、これで終わりだよ。

She’s so malicious—she seems to put a bad flavor in everything.

malicious (意地悪な) [形] deliberately intending to do harm

put (する) [動] place, set, or arrange in a specified position

彼女は意地悪で、何にでも悪い味付けをするみたい。

Father tells such a funny story about her.

父は彼女についてとても面白い話をするよ。

One time they had a minister in Spencervale who was a very good, spiritual man but very deaf.

one time (昔) [名] a particular occasion in the past

spiritual (信心深い) [形] concerned with religion or religious purposes

deaf (耳が遠い) [形] unable to hear or hear well

昔、スペンサーヴェイルにとても善良で信心深い牧師さんがいたんだけど、とても耳が遠かったんだ。

He couldn’t hear any ordinary conversation at all.

ordinary (普通の) [形] normal or usual

conversation (会話) [名] informal talk between two or more people

普通の会話は全く聞こえなかった。

Well, they used to have a prayer meeting on Sunday evenings, and all the church members present would get up and pray in turn, or say a few words on some Bible verse.

prayer meeting (祈祷会) [名] a meeting for worship and prayer

church member (教会員) [名] a person who belongs to a church

present (出席した) [形] being or existing in a place or thing

verse (一節) [名] a group of words forming a metrical line of poetry

日曜日の夕方には祈祷会があって、出席した教会員全員が順番に立ち上がって祈ったり、聖書の一節について少し話したりしていた。

But one evening Aunt Atossa bounced up.

でもある晩、アトッサおばさんが飛び上がった。

She didn’t either pray or preach.

彼女は祈りも説教もしなかった。

Instead, she lit into everybody else in the church and gave them a fearful raking down, calling them right out by name and telling them how they all had behaved, and casting up all the quarrels and scandals of the past ten years.

light into (照らす) [動] to attack or criticize someone or something strongly

raking down (非難) [名] a strong criticism

right out (名指しで) [副] without hesitation or reservation

behave (振る舞う) [動] act or conduct oneself in a specified way

cast up (投げかける) [動] to throw or direct upwards

scandal (スキャンダル) [名] an action or event regarded as morally or legally wrong and causing general public outrage

その代わりに、彼女は教会の他のみんなを照らし、彼らに恐ろしいほどの非難を浴びせ、彼らを名指しで呼び、彼らがどのように振る舞ってきたかを話し、過去10年間のすべての喧嘩やスキャンダルを投げかけた。

Finally she wound up by saying that she was disgusted with Spencervale church and she never meant to darken its door again, and she hoped a fearful judgment would come upon it.

finally (最後に) [副] after a long time, at last

wind up (締めくくる) [動] bring or come to an end

be disgusted with (うんざりする) [動] be sick of

Spencervale church (スペンサーヴェイル教会) [名] a church in Spencervale

darken (暗くする) [動] make dark or darker

judgment (裁き) [名] the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions

最後に彼女は、スペンサーヴェイル教会にうんざりしていて、二度とそのドアを暗くするつもりはない、恐ろしい裁きが下ることを望んでいると言って締めくくった。

Then she sat down out of breath, and the minister, who hadn’t heard a word she said, immediately remarked, in a very devout voice, ‘amen! The Lord grant our dear sister’s prayer!’

immediately (すぐに) [副] at once; instantly

devout (敬虔な) [形] having or showing deep religious feeling

grant (聞き届ける) [動] consent to carry out (a request, wish, or prayer)

それから彼女は息を切らして座り、彼女の言葉を一言も聞いていなかった牧師はすぐに非常に敬虔な声で「アーメン! 主は私たちの愛する姉妹の祈りを聞き届けてくださいました!」と言った。

You ought to hear father tell the story.”

父がその話をするのを聞くべきだ。」

“Speaking of stories, Diana,” remarked Anne, in a significant, confidential tone, “do you know that lately I have been wondering if I could write a short story—a story that would be good enough to be published?”

significant (意味ありげな) [形] having or likely to have influence or effect

lately (最近) [副] recently; not long ago

short story (短編小説) [名] a work of fiction that is shorter than 20,000 words and can be read in one sitting

publish (出版する) [動] prepare and issue for public distribution, especially for sale

「物語といえば、ダイアナ」とアンは意味ありげに内緒話の口調で言った、「最近、私が短編小説を書けるかどうか、出版できるほど良い物語を書けるかどうか、考えていることを知っている?」

“Why, of course you could,” said Diana, after she had grasped the amazing suggestion.

grasp (理解する) [動] understand something

suggestion (提案) [名] a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection

「ええ、もちろんできるよ」とダイアナはその驚くべき提案を理解した後で言った。

“You used to write perfectly thrilling stories years ago in our old Story Club.”

used to (~したものだ) [助] did or was something in the past

「何年も前に私たちの昔の物語クラブで、あなたは完璧にスリリングな物語を書いてたよ。」

“Well, I hardly meant one of that kind of stories,” smiled Anne.

「ええ、そういう類の物語のことではないよ」とアンは微笑んだ。

“I’ve been thinking about it a little of late, but I’m almost afraid to try, for, if I should fail, it would be too humiliating.”

late (最近) [副] after the usual or expected time

be afraid to (怖がる) [動] be unwilling to do something because of fear

try (試す) [動] make an attempt or effort to do something

fail (失敗する) [動] be unsuccessful in achieving one's goal

humiliating (屈辱的な) [形] causing a severe loss in the dignity of and respect for oneself

「最近、少しそのことを考えているんだけど、試すのが怖いのよ、だって、もし失敗したら、あまりにも屈辱的だよ。」

“I heard Priscilla say once that all Mrs. Morgan’s first stories were rejected.

reject (拒否する) [動] refuse to consider or agree to

「プリシラが一度、モーガン夫人の最初の物語は全部拒否されたと言っていたのを聞いたよ。

But I’m sure yours wouldn’t be, Anne, for it’s likely editors have more sense nowadays.”

でも、あなたのはそうならないよ、アン、だって、最近の編集者はもっと分別があるみたいだから。」

“Margaret Burton, one of the Junior girls at Redmond, wrote a story last winter and it was published in the Canadian Woman.

Margaret Burton (マーガレット・バートン) [名] a female name

one of (一人) [名] a member of a group

publish (掲載される) [動] prepare and issue (a book, journal, piece of music, or other work) for public sale or distribution

「レドモンドの2年生の女の子の一人、マーガレット・バートンは、去年の冬に物語を書いて、それがカナダの女性に掲載されたのよ。

I really do think I could write one at least as good.”

as good (同じくらい良い) [形] of the same quality

私も少なくとも同じくらい良いものが書けると思うよ。」

“And will you have it published in the Canadian Woman?”

Canadian Woman (カナダの女性) [名] a woman from Canada

「そして、それをカナダの女性に掲載するの?」

“I might try one of the bigger magazines first.

「まずはもっと大きな雑誌に投稿してみるかもしれないよ。

It all depends on what kind of a story I write.”

depend on (による) [動] be controlled or determined by

kind (種類) [名] a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic

どんな物語を書くかによるよ。」

“What is it to be about?”

be about (~にする) [動] have as a subject or concern

「どんな内容にするの?」

“I don’t know yet.

「まだわからないよ。

I want to get hold of a good plot.

get hold of (手に入れたい) [動] obtain or acquire

plot (プロット) [名] the main events of a play, novel, film, or similar work, devised and presented by the writer as an interrelated sequence

いいプロットを手に入れたいの。

I believe this is very necessary from an editor’s point of view.

編集者の観点からこれはとても必要だと信じている。

The only thing I’ve settled on is the heroine’s name.

settle on (決める) [動] decide on

heroine (ヒロイン) [名] the main female character in a story

決めたのはヒロインの名前だけよ。

It is to be Averil Lester.

be to (するつもりだ) [助] be going to; be about to; be on the point of

Averil Lester (アヴェリル・レスター) [名] a character in the story

アヴェリル・レスターにするつもりよ。

Rather pretty, don’t you think?

don't you think (~だと思う) [句] used to ask for someone's opinion

かなり素敵だと思う?

Don’t mention this to any one, Diana.

誰にも言わないでね、ダイアナ。

I haven’t told anybody but you and Mr. Harrison.

あなたとハリソンさん以外には誰にも言ってないの。

He wasn’t very encouraging—he said there was far too much trash written nowadays as it was, and he’d expected something better of me, after a year at college.”

encourage (励ます) [動] give support, courage, or hope to

trash (くだらないもの) [名] something that is of poor quality or worthless

something better (もっとましなもの) [名] something of higher quality or value

あまり励ましてくれなかったよ。最近はくだらないものが多すぎるし、大学で1年過ごした私にはもっとましなものを期待していたって。」

“What does Mr. Harrison know about it?” demanded Diana scornfully.

know about (知っている) [動] be aware of the existence or truth of

「ハリソンさんが何を知ってるというのよ?」とダイアナは軽蔑したように言った。

They found the Gillis home gay with lights and callers.

gay (賑わう) [形] brightly colored and cheerful

ギリス家は明かりがともり、来客で賑わっていた。

Leonard Kimball, of Spencervale, and Morgan Bell, of Carmody, were glaring at each other across the parlor.

Leonard Kimball (レオナルド・キンボール) [名] a man's name

Morgan Bell (モーガン・ベル) [名] a man's name

glare (睨む) [動] to stare angrily or fiercely

parlor (居間) [名] a room in a house for entertaining guests

スペンサーヴェイルのレオナルド・キンボールとカーモディのモーガン・ベルが居間の真ん中で睨み合っていた。

Several merry girls had dropped in.

drop in (立ち寄る) [動] visit someone or somewhere without an appointment

何人かの陽気な娘たちが立ち寄っていた。

Ruby was dressed in white and her eyes and cheeks were very brilliant.

be dressed in (を着ている) [動] be wearing

ルビーは白いドレスを着て、目と頬がとても輝いていた。

She laughed and chattered incessantly, and after the other girls had gone she took Anne upstairs to display her new summer dresses.

incessantly (絶えず) [副] without interruption

彼女は笑い、絶えずおしゃべりし、他の娘たちが帰った後、彼女はアンを二階に連れて行き、新しい夏のドレスを見せた。

“I’ve a blue silk to make up yet, but it’s a little heavy for summer wear.

make up (仕立てる) [動] to form or constitute

「まだ仕立ててない青い絹のドレスがあるんだけど、夏にはちょっと重いの。

I think I’ll leave it until the fall.

秋まで置いておこうかな。

I’m going to teach in White Sands, you know.

ホワイトサンズで教えることになったのよ。

How do you like my hat?

私の帽子どう?

That one you had on in church yesterday was real dinky.

real (本当に) [形] true; genuine

dinky (ちっちゃい) [形] very small

昨日教会でかぶってたやつは本当にちっちゃかったよ。

But I like something brighter for myself.

でも私はもっと明るいのが好き。

Did you notice those two ridiculous boys downstairs?

下の階のあのばかげた男の子二人に気づいた?

They’ve both come determined to sit each other out.

determine (決意する) [動] cause to decide

二人ともお互いに座り続けることを決意して来たの。

I don’t care a single bit about either of them, you know.

single (少しも) [形] not accompanied by another; solitary

どちらも少しも気にしていないのよ。

Herb Spencer is the one I like.

the one (人) [名] a person

私が好きなのはハーブ・スペンサーよ。

Sometimes I really do think he’s Mr. Right.

Mr. Right (運命の人) [名] the ideal man for a particular woman

時々彼が運命の人だと思うの。

At Christmas I thought the Spencervale schoolmaster was that.

schoolmaster (校長先生) [名] the head teacher of a school

クリスマスにはスペンサーヴェイルの校長先生がそうだったよ。

But I found out something about him that turned me against him.

find out (知る) [動] get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally

turn against (反対する) [動] become hostile to

でも彼について何かを知って、彼に反対するようになったの。

He nearly went insane when I turned him down.

turn down (断る) [動] refuse to accept

go insane (狂う) [動] become mentally ill

私が彼を断ったとき、彼はほとんど狂ったよ。

I wish those two boys hadn’t come tonight.

those two boys (あの二人の男の子) [名] two boys that are being referred to

hadn't come (来なければよかったのに) [動] had not come

今夜あの二人の男の子が来なければよかったのに。

I wanted to have a nice good talk with you, Anne, and tell you such heaps of things.

have a nice good talk (ゆっくりおしゃべりする) [動] have a pleasant conversation

アン、あなたとゆっくりおしゃべりして、いろいろなことを話したいと思っていたのよ。

You and I were always good chums, weren’t we?”

あなたと私はいつも仲良しだったよね?」

Ruby slipped her arm about Anne’s waist with a shallow little laugh.

waist (腰) [名] the part of the human body below the ribs and above the hips

shallow (軽い) [形] of little substance or significance

ルビーは軽く笑いながらアンの腰に腕を回した。

But just for a moment their eyes met, and, behind all the luster of Ruby’s, Anne saw something that made her heart ache.

just for a moment (一瞬) [副] for a very short time

meet (合う) [動] come together

behind (奥に) [前] at the back of

luster (輝き) [名] the quality or state of shining or reflecting light

しかし、一瞬二人の目が合い、ルビーの目の輝きの奥に、アンは心が痛む何かを見た。

“Come up often, won’t you, Anne?” whispered Ruby.

often (よく) [副] many times; frequently

「よく来てね、アン」とルビーはささやいた。

“Come alone—I want you.”

「一人で来てね。あなたに会いたいの」

“Are you feeling quite well, Ruby?”

well (いい) [形] in a good or satisfactory manner

「ルビー、気分はいいの?」

“Me! Why, I’m perfectly well.

be well (元気である) [動] be in good health

「私? 元気よ。

I never felt better in my life.

人生でこれほど気分がいいことはないよ。

Of course, that congestion last winter pulled me down a little.

of course (確かに) [副] certainly; definitely

pull down (体調を崩す) [動] make or become sick or ill

確かに、去年の冬の風邪で少し体調を崩したけど。

But just see my color.

でも、私の顔色を見て。

I don’t look much like an invalid, I’m sure.”

invalid (病人) [名] a person who is too sick or weak to care for themselves

病人には見えないよ」

Ruby’s voice was almost sharp.

ルビーの声はほとんど鋭かった。

She pulled her arm away from Anne, as if in resentment, and ran downstairs, where she was gayer than ever, apparently so much absorbed in bantering her two swains that Diana and Anne felt rather out of it and soon went away.

pull away (引き離す) [動] move or cause to move away from something

resentment (恨み) [名] a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

run downstairs (階下に走る) [動] move at a fast pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, never having both feet off the ground at once

gayer (陽気) [形] lighthearted and carefree

banter (冗談) [名] the playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks

swain (恋人) [名] a young man in love with a young woman

feel out of it (離れたように感じる) [動] feel excluded or like an outsider

彼女は恨みを持つかのようにアンから腕を引き離し、階下に走って行き、そこではこれまで以上に陽気で、明らかに2人の恋人との冗談に夢中になっていたので、ダイアナとアンはむしろそこから離れたように感じ、すぐに立ち去った。

Chapter XII: “Averil’s Atonement”

Chapter XII (第12章) [名] the 12th chapter

Averil's Atonement (アヴェリルの償い) [名] the name of the chapter

第12章: 「アヴェリルの償い」

“What are you dreaming of, Anne?”

dream of (夢見る) [動] have a dream about

「何を夢見ているの、アン?」

The two girls were loitering one evening in a fairy hollow of the brook.

ある夕方、2人の少女は小川の妖精のくぼみでぶらぶらしていた。

Ferns nodded in it, and little grasses were green, and wild pears hung finely-scented, white curtains around it.

pear (梨) [名] a yellowish or greenish-yellow fruit that is typically rounded and has sweet, slightly gritty flesh

finely (細かく) [副] in a fine way

scented (香りのする) [形] having a pleasant smell

シダがそこでうなずき、小さな草は緑で、野生の梨がその周りに細かく香りのする白いカーテンを掛けていた。

Anne roused herself from her reverie with a happy sigh.

rouse (覚める) [動] wake up or wake someone up

アンは幸せなため息をつきながら、空想から覚めた。

“I was thinking out my story, Diana.”

think out (考える) [動] to think about something carefully and thoroughly

「私は物語を考えていたのよ、ダイアナ」

“Oh, have you really begun it?” cried Diana, all alight with eager interest in a moment.

begin (書き始める) [動] start to do or start to be

cry (叫ぶ) [動] say something loudly

alight (輝く) [動] be bright or shining

eager (熱心な) [形] wanting to do or have something very much

「ああ、本当に書き始めたの?」ダイアナは叫び、一瞬で熱心な関心で輝いた。

“Yes, I have only a few pages written, but I have it all pretty well thought out.

a few (数) [形] a small number of

written (書いてある) [動] express (something) in written form

thought out (考えた) [動] plan or design carefully

「そう、まだ数ページしか書いてないけど、全部かなりよく考えたのよ。

I’ve had such a time to get a suitable plot.

have such a time (とても時間がかかった) [動] have a lot of difficulty or trouble

適当な筋書きを考えるのに、とても時間がかかったよ。

None of the plots that suggested themselves suited a girl named Averil.”

None of (どれも~ない) [限] not one of

suggest (思い浮かぶ) [動] cause to be thought of

suit (合う) [動] be appropriate or acceptable to

Averil (アヴェリル) [名] a female given name

思い浮かんだ筋書きはどれも、アヴェリルという名の少女には合わなかったのよ」

“Couldn’t you have changed her name?”

「彼女の名前を変えることはできなかったの?」

“No, the thing was impossible.

impossible (不可能) [形] not possible; unable to be done or achieved

「いいえ、それは不可能だったよ。

I tried to, but I couldn’t do it, any more than I could change yours.

any more than (できないのと同じように) [副] to the same extent that

変えようとしたけど、できなかったの。あなたの名前を変えられないのと同じようにね。

Averil was so real to me that no matter what other name I tried to give her I just thought of her as Averil behind it all.

real (リアル) [形] true; not imaginary

アヴェリルは私にとってとてもリアルだったから、どんな名前をつけようとしても、彼女のことをアヴェリルとしてしか考えられなかったのよ。

But finally I got a plot that matched her.

get (思いつく) [動] to receive, obtain, or acquire

でも、ついに彼女に合ったプロットを思いついたのよ。

Then came the excitement of choosing names for all my characters.

character (登場人物) [名] a person in a novel, play, or movie

それから、登場人物全員の名前を選ぶという興奮がやってきた。

You have no idea how fascinating that is.

how fascinating (どれほど魅力的か) [形] extremely interesting or appealing

それがどれほど魅力的か、あなたにはわからないでしょう。

I’ve lain awake for hours thinking over those names.

lie awake (寝ずに考える) [動] be awake in bed

何時間も寝ずに名前を考えたよ。

The hero’s name is Perceval Dalrymple.”

Perceval Dalrymple (パーシバル・ダルリンプル) [名] the protagonist of the story

主人公の名前はパーシバル・ダルリンプルよ。」

“Have you named all the characters?” asked Diana wistfully.

wistfully (物欲しそうに) [副] in a way that shows that you want something that you cannot have

「登場人物全員に名前を付けたの?」とダイアナは物欲しそうに尋ねた。

“If you hadn’t I was going to ask you to let me name one—just some unimportant person.

if you hadn't (もしまだなら) [接] if you had not

unimportant (重要でない) [形] not important

「もしまだなら、誰か一人、あまり重要でない人物に名前を付けさせてほしいと思ったの。

I’d feel as if I had a share in the story then.”

share (参加) [名] a part or portion of a whole

そうしたら、私も物語に参加した気分になれるよ。」

“You may name the little hired boy who lived with the Lesters,” conceded Anne.

concede (譲歩する) [動] admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it

「レスター家の下働きの少年に名前を付けてもいいよ」とアンは譲歩した。

“He is not very important, but he is the only one left unnamed.”

left (残っている) [動] remain after the departure, removal, or disappearance of others

「彼はあまり重要ではないけれど、名前が付いていないのは彼だけよ。」

“Call him Raymond Fitzosborne,” suggested Diana, who had a store of such names laid away in her memory, relics of the old “Story Club,” which she and Anne and Jane Andrews and Ruby Gillis had had in their schooldays.

Raymond Fitzosborne (レイモンド・フィッツオズボーン) [名] a name

have a store of (蓄えがある) [動] have a supply of

laid away (残してある) [動] put aside for future use

Story Club (物語クラブ) [名] a club for telling stories

had had (持っていた) [動] have in the past

schooldays (学生時代) [名] the time when one is a student

「彼をレイモンド・フィッツオズボーンと呼びましょう」とダイアナは提案した。彼女は、彼女とアンとジェーン・アンドリュースとルビー・ギリスが学生時代に持っていた古い「物語クラブ」の遺物である、そのような名前の店を彼女の記憶に残していた。

Anne shook her head doubtfully.

doubtfully (疑わしそうに) [副] in a doubtful manner

アンは疑わしそうに首を横に振った。

“I’m afraid that is too aristocratic a name for a chore boy, Diana.

aristocratic (貴族的) [形] of or relating to the aristocracy

chore boy (下働きの少年) [名] a boy who does chores

「それは下働きの少年には貴族的すぎる名前だと思うよ、ダイアナ。

I couldn’t imagine a Fitzosborne feeding pigs and picking up chips, could you?”

feed (餌をやる) [動] give food to

pick up (拾う) [動] take hold of and lift up

chip (木片) [名] a small piece of wood

フィッツオズボーンが豚に餌をやったり、木片を拾ったりしているなんて想像できないよ、あなたは?」

Diana didn’t see why, if you had an imagination at all, you couldn’t stretch it to that extent;

stretch (広げる) [動] extend or reach out

extent (そこまで) [名] the area covered by something

ダイアナには、もし想像力があるなら、そこまで広げられない理由がわからなかった。

but probably Anne knew best, and the chore boy was finally christened Robert Ray, to be called Bobby should occasion require.

know best (一番よく知っている) [動] have the most knowledge about something

christen (名付ける) [動] give a name to

occasion (必要に応じて) [名] a particular time or event

でも、おそらくアンが一番よく知っているだろうし、下働きの少年はついにロバート・レイと名付けられ、必要に応じてボビーと呼ばれることになった。

“How much do you suppose you’ll get for it?” asked Diana.

how much (いくら) [名] the amount of money or value of something

get (なる) [動] become or turn into

「いくらくらいになると思う?」とダイアナが尋ねた。

But Anne had not thought about this at all.

しかし、アンはそんなことは全く考えていなかった。

She was in pursuit of fame, not filthy lucre, and her literary dreams were as yet untainted by mercenary considerations.

in pursuit of (求める) [動] try to obtain or achieve

fame (名声) [名] the state of being known or talked about by many people

filthy lucre (不浄な金銭) [名] money, especially when regarded as sordid or distasteful

literary (文学的な) [形] of or relating to literature

mercenary (金銭的な) [形] primarily concerned with making money

consideration (考慮) [名] thinking about the possible effects of an action

彼女は名声を求めていたのであって、不浄な金銭を求めていたわけではないし、彼女の文学的な夢は、まだ金銭的な考慮によって汚されていなかった。

“You’ll let me read it, won’t you?” pleaded Diana.

plead (懇願する) [動] beg or entreat earnestly

「私にも読ませてくれるよね?」とダイアナが懇願した。

“When it is finished I’ll read it to you and Mr. Harrison, and I shall want you to criticize it severely.

criticize (批評する) [動] find fault with; express disapproval of

「書き終わったら、あなたとハリソンさんに読んであげるよ。厳しく批評して欲しいよ。

No one else shall see it until it is published.”

else (他) [副] in addition; besides

shall (~するつもりだ) [助] will

until (~まで) [接] up to the point in time or space when

be published (出版される) [動] be issued for sale to the public

出版されるまでは誰にも見せたりしないよ。」

“How are you going to end it—happily or unhappily?”

unhappily (バッドエンド) [副] in an unhappy way

「どんな終わりにするつもり? ハッピーエンド? それともバッドエンド?」

“I’m not sure. I’d like it to end unhappily, because that would be so much more romantic.

not sure (わからない) [形] uncertain

end (終わる) [動] come to a finish

「まだわからないよ。バッドエンドにしたいの。その方がずっとロマンチックだから。

But I understand editors have a prejudice against sad endings.

editor (編集者) [名] a person who is in charge of and responsible for the preparation and publication of a text, especially for a newspaper, magazine, or book

have a prejudice (嫌う) [動] have a bias against

sad ending (悲しい結末) [名] an ending that is not happy

でも編集者は悲しい結末を嫌うらしいよ。

I heard Professor Hamilton say once that nobody but a genius should try to write an unhappy ending.

Professor Hamilton (ハミルトン教授) [名] a professor at Redmond College

genius (天才) [名] a person who is exceptionally intelligent or creative, either generally or in some particular respect

unhappy (悲しい) [形] sad or disappointed

ending (結末) [名] the final part of something

ハミルトン教授が、悲しい結末を書こうとするのは天才以外は誰もやるべきではないと言ったのを聞いたことがあるよ。

And,” concluded Anne modestly, “I’m anything but a genius.”

modestly (控えめに) [副] in a way that is not too proud or confident

そして」とアンは控えめに結論を述べた。「私は天才とは程遠い。」

“Oh I like happy endings best.

「ああ、私はハッピーエンドが一番好きだよ。

You’d better let him marry her,” said Diana, who, especially since her engagement to Fred, thought this was how every story should end.

engagement (婚約) [名] a formal agreement to get married

彼に彼女と結婚させた方がいいよ」とダイアナは言った。特にフレッドと婚約してからは、これがすべての物語の終わり方だと思っていた。

“But you like to cry over stories?”

「でも、あなたは物語を読んで泣くのが好きでしょう?」

“Oh, yes, in the middle of them.

middle (途中) [名] the part of something that is equally distant from the ends, sides, or top and bottom

「ああ、そうね、物語の途中では。

But I like everything to come right at last.”

come right (うまくいく) [動] to be successful or satisfactory

at last (最後に) [副] finally; after a long time

でも、最後にはすべてがうまくいくのが好きだよ」

“I must have one pathetic scene in it,” said Anne thoughtfully.

pathetic (悲しい) [形] arousing pity, especially through vulnerability or sadness

scene (場面) [名] a place where an incident in a story or play occurs

「その中に悲しい場面を一つ入れなくちゃ」とアンは考え込んだ。

“I might let Robert Ray be injured in an accident and have a death scene.”

Robert Ray (ロバート・レイ) [名] a character in the story

be injured (怪我をする) [動] be physically harmed

accident (事故) [名] an unfortunate event that happens unexpectedly and usually results in harm or damage

death scene (死のシーン) [名] a scene in a movie or play in which a character dies

「ロバート・レイを事故で怪我させて、死のシーンを入れるかもしれないよ」

“No, you mustn’t kill Bobby off,” declared Diana, laughing.

kill off (殺す) [動] cause to die

declare (言う) [動] say something firmly and confidently

「だめよ、ボビーを殺しちゃいけないよ」とダイアナは笑いながら言った。

“He belongs to me and I want him to live and flourish.

「彼は私のものだし、彼には生きて栄えてほしいよ。

Kill somebody else if you have to.”

somebody (誰か) [名] some person

誰か他の人を殺しなさい」

For the next fortnight Anne writhed or reveled, according to mood, in her literary pursuits.

next fortnight (次の二週間) [名] the two weeks after the present week

writhe (悶々とする) [動] twist or squirm as in pain

revel (大いに楽しむ) [動] take great pleasure in

次の二週間、アンは気分によって、文学の追求に悶々としたり、大いに楽しんだりした。

Now she would be jubilant over a brilliant idea, now despairing because some contrary character would not behave properly.

contrary (反対の) [形] opposite in nature or direction

properly (適切に) [副] in a proper manner

素晴らしいアイデアが浮かんで歓喜したり、反対の性格の人物が適切に振る舞わないために絶望したりした。

Diana could not understand this.

could not understand (理解できなかった) [動] fail to understand

ダイアナにはこれが理解できなかった。

“Make them do as you want them to,” she said.

「彼らにあなたの望むようにさせなさい」と彼女は言った。

“I can’t,” mourned Anne.

mourn (嘆く) [動] feel or show great sadness or grief

「できないよ」とアンは嘆いた。

“Averil is such an unmanageable heroine.

unmanageable (手に負えない) [形] difficult or impossible to control or deal with

「アヴェリルは手に負えないヒロインなの。

She will do and say things I never meant her to.

mean (意図する) [動] intend to convey or indicate

彼女は私が意図したことのないことばかり言ったりしたりするの。

Then that spoils everything that went before and I have to write it all over again.”

go before (これまで) [動] precede in time

それがこれまでのすべてを台無しにしてしまって、また書き直さなくちゃいけないのよ。」

Finally, however, the story was finished, and Anne read it to Diana in the seclusion of the porch gable.

gable (切妻) [名] the triangular upper part of a wall at the end of a ridged roof

しかし、ついに物語は完成し、アンはポーチの切妻の隠れ家でダイアナにそれを読んで聞かせた。

She had achieved her “pathetic scene” without sacrificing Robert Ray, and she kept a watchful eye on Diana as she read it.

achieve (書き上げる) [動] reach or attain a goal or objective

sacrifice (犠牲にする) [動] give up something important for the sake of achieving something else

keep a watchful eye on (注意深く見守る) [動] watch carefully

アンはロバート・レイを犠牲にすることなく「哀れな場面」を書き上げ、それを読みながらダイアナを注意深く見守った。

Diana rose to the occasion and cried properly;

rise to the occasion (期待に応える) [動] do what is required in a particular situation

properly (ちゃんと) [副] correctly or in a satisfactory manner

ダイアナは期待に応えて、ちゃんと泣いた。

but, when the end came, she looked a little disappointed.

しかし、終わりになると、彼女は少しがっかりしたように見えた。

“Why did you kill Maurice Lennox?” she asked reproachfully.

Maurice Lennox (モーリス・レノックス) [名] a character in the story

「どうしてモーリス・レノックスを殺したの?」と彼女は非難するように尋ねた。

“He was the villain,” protested Anne.

villain (悪役) [名] a character in a play, film, or novel who opposes the hero

「彼は悪役だったんだもの」とアンは抗議した。

“He had to be punished.”

「彼は罰せられなければならなかったんだよ。」

“I like him best of them all,” said unreasonable Diana.

unreasonable (理屈に合わない) [形] not guided by or based on good sense

「私は彼が一番好きだよ」と理屈に合わないダイアナは言った。

“Well, he’s dead, and he’ll have to stay dead,” said Anne, rather resentfully.

dead (死んだ) [形] no longer alive

resentfully (憤慨して) [副] feeling or showing anger or annoyance at having been treated unfairly

「まあ、彼は死んだし、死んだままでいなくちゃいけないよ」とアンはむしろ憤慨して言った。

“If I had let him live he’d have gone on persecuting Averil and Perceval.”

persecute (迫害する) [動] treat someone unjustly or cruelly

「もし彼を生かしていたら、彼はアヴェリルとパーシヴァルを迫害し続けたでしょう。」

“Yes—unless you had reformed him.”

yes (そうね) [副] used to express agreement or acceptance

reform (改心させる) [動] make changes in (something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it

「そうね、あなたが彼を改心させない限りね。」

“That wouldn’t have been romantic, and, besides, it would have made the story too long.”

「それはロマンチックではなかったでしょうし、その上、物語が長くなりすぎたでしょう。」

“Well, anyway, it’s a perfectly elegant story, Anne, and will make you famous, of that I’m sure.

「まあ、とにかく、それは完璧に優雅な物語よ、アン、そしてあなたを有名にするでしょう、それは確かよ。

Have you got a title for it?”

title (タイトル) [名] the name of a book, poem, or other work

タイトルは決まったの?」

“Oh, I decided on the title long ago.

「ああ、タイトルはずっと前に決めたの。

I call it Averil’s atonement.

atonement (償い) [名] the act of making amends for a wrong or injury

アヴェリルの償いと呼ぶの。

Doesn’t that sound nice and alliterative?

sound (思わない) [動] seem or appear

素敵で頭韻を踏んでると思わない?

Now, Diana, tell me candidly, do you see any faults in my story?”

candidly (率直に) [副] in a frank and honest way

ダイアナ、正直に言って、私の話に何か欠点があると思う?」

“Well,” hesitated Diana, “that part where Averil makes the cake doesn’t seem to me quite romantic enough to match the rest.

hesitate (ためらう) [動] be reluctant to do something

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

match (比べる) [動] be equal or equivalent to

「うーん」ダイアナはためらった。「アヴェリルがケーキを作るところは、他と比べてあまりロマンチックじゃないように思えるよ。

It’s just what anybody might do.

誰でもやることよね。

Heroines shouldn’t do cooking, I think.”

shouldn't (すべきではない) [助] should not

cooking (料理) [名] the practice or skill of preparing food

ヒロインは料理をすべきではないと思うよ。」

“Why, that is where the humor comes in, and it’s one of the best parts of the whole story,” said Anne.

「ええ、そこがユーモアが出てくるところだし、物語全体で一番いいところの一つよ」とアンは言った。

And it may be stated that in this she was quite right.

state (言える) [動] express clearly in words

そして、この点で彼女は全く正しかったと言える。

Diana prudently refrained from any further criticism, but Mr. Harrison was much harder to please.

prudently (賢明に) [副] acting with or showing care for the consequences of an action; careful

refrain (控える) [動] hold oneself back from doing something

criticism (批判) [名] the expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes

harder (もっと機嫌を損ねていた) [形] more difficult

ダイアナは賢明にもそれ以上の批判を控えたが、ハリソン氏はもっと機嫌を損ねていた。

First he told her there was entirely too much description in the story.

まず彼は、物語に描写が多すぎると言った。

“Cut out all those flowery passages,” he said unfeelingly.

cut out (削除する) [動] remove or omit

flowery (花のような) [形] full of elaborate or pretentious expressions

passage (文章) [名] a section of a written work

unfeelingly (冷たく) [副] without feeling or emotion

「あの花のような文章を全部削除しなさい」と彼は冷たく言った。

Anne had an uncomfortable conviction that Mr. Harrison was right, and she forced herself to expunge most of her beloved descriptions, though it took three re-writings before the story could be pruned down to please the fastidious Mr. Harrison.

have a conviction (確信を持つ) [動] be convinced of something

uncomfortable (不快な) [形] causing discomfort

be right (正しい) [動] correct

force oneself to (~することを余儀なくされる) [動] be forced to do something

expunge (削除する) [動] erase or eliminate completely

description (描写) [名] a statement or account giving the characteristics of someone or something

re-writing (書き直し) [名] the action of writing something again

prune (削除する) [動] cut off or cut back

down (~まで) [副] to a lower level or position

please (喜ばせる) [動] cause to feel happy or satisfied

fastidious (気難しい) [形] very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail

アンはハリソン氏が正しいという不快な確信を抱き、彼女は愛する描写のほとんどを削除することを余儀なくされたが、気難しいハリソン氏を喜ばせるために物語を削除するまでに3回書き直しが必要だった。

“I’ve left out all the descriptions but the sunset,” she said at last.

leave out (省く) [動] not include

「夕日以外の描写はすべて省きました」と彼女はついに言った。

“I simply couldn’t let it go.

「私はそれを手放すことができませんでした。

It was the best of them all.”

the best (最高) [名] the most excellent or desirable

それはすべての中で最高でした。」

“It hasn’t anything to do with the story,” said Mr. Harrison, “and you shouldn’t have laid the scene among rich city people.

have anything to do with (関係がある) [動] be connected with or related to

shouldn't have (すべきではなかった) [助] should not have

lay the scene (場面を設定する) [動] set the scene

city (都会の) [名] a large human settlement

「それは物語とは関係がない」とハリソン氏は言った、「そしてあなたは金持ちの都会の人々の間で場面を設定すべきではなかった。

What do you know of them?

they (彼ら) [代] the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified

あなたは彼らについて何を知っている?

Why didn’t you lay it right here in Avonlea—changing the name, of course, or else Mrs. Rachel Lynde would probably think she was the heroine.”

lay (舞台にする) [動] set in a particular place or time

right here (ここ) [副] in this place

なぜここアヴォンリーを舞台にしなかったんだ? もちろん名前は変えないと、レイチェル・リンド夫人は自分がヒロインだと思い込むだろう。」

“Oh, that would never have done,” protested Anne.

「ああ、それは絶対にできなかったよ」とアンは抗議した。

“Avonlea is the dearest place in the world, but it isn’t quite romantic enough for the scene of a story.”

dearest (一番愛すべき) [形] most beloved

scene (舞台) [名] the place where an event occurs

「アヴォンリーは世界で一番愛すべき場所だけど、物語の舞台にするほどロマンチックではないよ。」

“I daresay there’s been many a romance in Avonlea—and many a tragedy, too,” said Mr. Harrison drily.

tragedy (悲劇) [名] a drama or literary work in which the main character is brought to ruin or suffers extreme sorrow, especially as a consequence of a character flaw or conflict with some overpowering force

Harrison (ハリソン) [名] a surname of English origin

drily (辛口に) [副] in a dry manner

「アヴォンリーにはたくさんのロマンスがあったと思うよ、そして悲劇もね」とハリソン氏は辛口に言った。

“But your folks ain’t like real folks anywhere.

folks (登場人物) [名] people in general

real (現実離れした) [形] not imaginary; having objective existence

「でも、君の登場人物はどこにもいないような現実離れした人間ばかりだ。

They talk too much and use too high-flown language.

too much (しゃべりすぎ) [副] more than is needed or wanted

use (使う) [動] convert to one's own purposes

high-flown (大げさな) [形] pretentious or bombastic

彼らはしゃべりすぎだし、言葉遣いが大げさすぎる。

There’s one place where that Dalrymple chap talks even on for two pages, and never lets the girl get a word in edgewise.

one place (一か所) [名] a particular location

Dalrymple (ダルリンプル) [名] a surname

chap (男) [名] a man

two pages (二ページ) [名] two sheets of paper with a front and a back

ダルリンプルという男が二ページもしゃべり続け、女の子に口を挟ませるところがある。

If he’d done that in real life she’d have pitched him.”

real life (現実) [名] the state of things as they actually exist

pitch (投げ飛ばす) [動] throw or fling with force

現実にそんなことをしたら、女の子は彼を投げ飛ばすだろう」

“I don’t believe it,” said Anne flatly.

「信じられないよ」とアンはきっぱり言った。

In her secret soul she thought that the beautiful, poetical things said to Averil would win any girl’s heart completely.

poetical (詩的な) [形] of or relating to poetry

thing (言葉) [名] a statement or remark

心の奥底では、アヴェリルに語った美しく詩的な言葉はどんな少女の心も完全に射止めるだろうと思っていた。

Besides, it was gruesome to hear of Averil, the stately, queen-like Averil, “pitching” any one.

stately (威厳のある) [形] dignified and impressive in appearance or manner

queen (女王) [名] the female ruler of an independent state

pitching (投げ飛ばす) [動] throw or hurl forcefully

それに、威厳のある女王のようなアヴェリルが誰かを「投げ飛ばす」なんて聞くのは恐ろしいことだった。

Averil “declined her suitors.”

アヴェリルは「求婚者を断った」

“Anyhow,” resumed the merciless Mr. Harrison, “I don’t see why Maurice Lennox didn’t get her.

resume (続ける) [動] begin again or continue after a pause or interruption

merciless (無情な) [形] showing no mercy

get (射止める) [動] obtain by effort

「とにかく」と無情なハリソン氏は続けた。「モーリス・レノックスが彼女を射止めなかった理由がわからない。

He was twice the man the other is.

twice (二倍) [副] two times

彼は他の男の二倍の男だった。

He did bad things, but he did them.

彼は悪いことをしたが、彼はそれをやった。

Perceval hadn’t time for anything but mooning.”

have time for (時間がある) [動] have enough time to do something

moon (ぼんやりする) [動] spend time doing nothing in particular

パーシバルはぼんやりする以外に時間がなかった。」

“Mooning.”

「ぼんやりする」

That was even worse than “pitching!”

それは「投げる」よりもさらにひどかった。

“Maurice Lennox was the villain,” said Anne indignantly.

indignantly (憤慨して) [副] in an angry and upset way

「モーリス・レノックスが悪役だった」とアンは憤慨して言った。

“I don’t see why every one likes him better than Perceval.”

everyone (みんな) [名] every person

better (もっと) [副] to a higher degree or standard

Perceval (パーシバル) [名] a knight of the Round Table in Arthurian legend

「みんながパーシバルよりも彼を好きな理由がわからないよ。」

“Perceval is too good. He’s aggravating.

aggravating (腹立たしい) [形] making worse or more serious

「パーシバルは善人すぎるのよ。彼は腹立たしい。

Next time you write about a hero put a little spice of human nature in him.”

hero (英雄) [名] a person who is admired for their courage or noble qualities

spice (スパイス) [名] a substance that is added to food to give it a particular flavor

今度英雄について書く時は、彼に人間性のスパイスを少し加えなさい。」

“Averil couldn’t have married Maurice. He was bad.”

「アヴェリルはモーリスと結婚できなかったよ。彼は悪かった。」

“She’d have reformed him.

「彼女は彼を改心させたでしょう。

You can reform a man;

男性は改心させられるものよ。

you can’t reform a jelly-fish, of course.

jelly-fish (クラゲ) [名] a free-swimming marine coelenterate with a gelatinous bell or saucer shaped body that is typically transparent and has stinging tentacles around the edge

クラゲは改心させられないけど。

Your story isn’t bad—it’s kind of interesting, I’ll admit.

あなたの話は悪くないよ。認めるけど、ちょっと面白いよ。

But you’re too young to write a story that would be worth while.

too young (若すぎる) [形] not old enough

worth while (価値がある) [形] worth the time or effort spent

でも、あなたは価値のある物語を書くには若すぎるよ。

Wait ten years.”

10年待って。」

Anne made up her mind that the next time she wrote a story she wouldn’t ask anybody to criticize it.

アンは次に物語を書く時は誰にも批評を頼まないと決心した。

It was too discouraging.

discouraging (落胆させる) [形] causing someone to lose confidence or hope

あまりにも落胆させられる。

She would not read the story to Gilbert, although she told him about it.

彼女はギルバートにはその話を話したが、読んで聞かせようとはしなかった。

“If it is a success you’ll see it when it is published, Gilbert, but if it is a failure nobody shall ever see it.”

success (成功) [名] the accomplishment of an aim or purpose

failure (失敗) [名] lack of success

「もし成功したら出版された時に見ることになるよ、ギルバート、でも失敗したら誰も見ることはできないよ。」

Marilla knew nothing about the venture.

know nothing about (何も知らない) [動] have no knowledge of

venture (冒険) [名] a risky or daring journey or undertaking

マリラはこの冒険については何も知らなかった。

In imagination Anne saw herself reading a story out of a magazine to Marilla, entrapping her into praise of it—for in imagination all things are possible—and then triumphantly announcing herself the author.

praise (褒め言葉) [名] an expression of approval or admiration

author (作者) [名] a writer of a book, article, or report

announce (告げる) [動] make a public and typically formal declaration about a fact, occurrence, or intention

想像の中でアンは、マリラに雑誌から物語を読んで聞かせ、彼女を褒め言葉に誘い込み、そして勝ち誇ったように自分が作者だと告げる自分を見た。想像の中では全てが可能なのだ。

One day Anne took to the Post Office a long, bulky envelope, addressed, with the delightful confidence of youth and inexperience, to the very biggest of the “big” magazines.

bulky (かさばる) [形] large and heavy or awkward to carry or use

address (宛てる) [動] write the destination on

youth (若さ) [名] the period between childhood and adulthood

inexperience (未経験) [名] lack of experience

ある日アンは、若さと未経験の楽しい自信をもって、長くてかさばる封筒を郵便局に持っていき、その封筒は「大きな」雑誌の中でも一番大きな雑誌に宛てられていた。

Diana was as excited over it as Anne herself.

be excited over (興奮する) [動] be very enthusiastic about something

ダイアナもアンと同じくらい興奮していた。

“How long do you suppose it will be before you hear from it?” she asked.

how long (どれくらい) [副] for what period of time

do you suppose (思う) [動] think or believe

it will be (かかる) [動] take a certain amount of time

you hear from (返事が来る) [動] receive a reply from

「返事が来るまでどれくらいかかると思う?」と彼女は尋ねた。

“It shouldn’t be longer than a fortnight.

be longer than (以上かかる) [動] take more time than

「二週間以上はかからないはずよ。

Oh, how happy and proud I shall be if it is accepted!”

be accepted (採用される) [動] be received as adequate, valid, or suitable

ああ、もし採用されたらどんなに嬉しくて誇らしいだろう!」

“Of course it will be accepted, and they will likely ask you to send them more.

「もちろん採用されるよ、そしてもっと送ってほしいと頼まれるかもしれないよ。

You may be as famous as Mrs. Morgan some day, Anne, and then how proud I’ll be of knowing you,” said Diana, who possessed, at least, the striking merit of an unselfish admiration of the gifts and graces of her friends.

Mrs. Morgan (モーガン夫人) [名] a woman who is married to Mr. Morgan

some day (いつの日か) [名] at some future time

as famous as (同じくらい有名になる) [形] having the same degree of fame

how proud I’ll be (どんなに誇りに思うだろう) [名] the feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements

the striking merit (際立った長所) [名] a quality or feature regarded as a particularly good or useful

unselfish admiration (私心なく賞賛する) [名] the feeling of approval or respect

gifts (才能) [名] a natural ability or talent

graces (美点) [名] a charming, attractive, or elegant quality or feature

あなたはいつの日かモーガン夫人と同じくらい有名になるかもしれないよ、アン、そうしたら私はあなたを知っていることをどんなに誇りに思うだろう」とダイアナは言った。彼女は少なくとも、友人の才能や美点を私心なく賞賛するという際立った長所を持っていた。

A week of delightful dreaming followed, and then came a bitter awakening.

dreaming (夢を見る) [動] have a dream

bitter (つらい) [形] causing a sharp, stinging pain

awakening (目覚め) [名] the action of waking from sleep

一週間、楽しい夢を見続けた後、つらい目覚めがやってきた。

One evening Diana found Anne in the porch gable, with suspicious-looking eyes.

suspicious (疑わしい) [形] doubtful as to the truth of something

ある夕方、ダイアナはポーチの切妻にいるアンを見つけ、疑わしげな目で見た。

On the table lay a long envelope and a crumpled manuscript.

on the table (テーブルの上) [名] on the table

crumpled (くしゃくしゃになった) [形] having a rough, creased, or crushed surface

manuscript (原稿) [名] a book or other text written by hand rather than typed or printed

テーブルの上には長い封筒とくしゃくしゃになった原稿が置いてあった。

“Anne, your story hasn’t come back?” cried Diana incredulously.

incredulously (信じられないといった様子で) [副] in a manner indicating disbelief

「アン、あなたの話は戻って来なかった?」とダイアナは信じられないといった様子で叫んだ。

“Yes, it has,” said Anne shortly.

「ええ、戻って来たよ」とアンは短く言った。

“Well, that editor must be crazy.

「まあ、あの編集者は頭がおかしいに違いないよ。

What reason did he give?”

reason (理由) [名] a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event

どんな理由を言ったの?」

“No reason at all.

no reason (理由なんて) [名] no explanation for something

「理由なんて全然。

There is just a printed slip saying that it wasn’t found acceptable.”

printed slip (印刷された紙切れ) [名] a small piece of paper with something printed on it

acceptable (受け入れられる) [形] able to be accepted; satisfactory

受け入れられないという印刷された紙切れがあるだけよ。」

“I never thought much of that magazine, anyway,” said Diana hotly.

think much of (高く評価する) [動] have a high opinion of

hotly (熱く) [副] in a hot manner

「とにかく、あの雑誌をあまり高く評価したことはなかったよ」とダイアナは熱く言った。

“The stories in it are not half as interesting as those in the Canadian Woman, although it costs so much more.

「その雑誌の物語は、カナダの女性の物語の半分ほども面白くないよ、もっと高いのに。

I suppose the editor is prejudiced against any one who isn’t a Yankee.

be prejudiced against (偏見がある) [動] have a bias against

Yankee (ヤンキー) [名] a native or inhabitant of the United States

編集者はヤンキー以外の人には偏見があるんだと思うよ。

Don’t be discouraged, Anne.

be discouraged (落胆する) [動] lose confidence or hope

落胆しないで、アン。

Remember how Mrs. Morgan’s stories came back.

come back (返ってくる) [動] return to a place or person

モーガン夫人の物語が返ってきた時のことを思い出して。

Send yours to the Canadian Woman.”

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

Canadian (カナダの) [形] of or relating to Canada or its people

あなたの物語をカナダの女性に送りなさい。」

“I believe I will,” said Anne, plucking up heart.

pluck up (勇気を出す) [動] to summon up one's courage

heart (勇気) [名] the courage to do something new or dangerous

「そうするよ」とアンは勇気を出して言った。

“And if it is published I’ll send that American editor a marked copy.

「そしてもしそれが出版されたら、あのアメリカの編集者に印をつけたコピーを送ってあげるよ。

But I’ll cut the sunset out.

cut out (切り取る) [動] remove by cutting

でも夕焼けの部分は切り取るよ。

I believe Mr. Harrison was right.”

ハリソンさんが正しかったんだよ。」

Out came the sunset; but in spite of this heroic mutilation the editor of the Canadian Woman sent Averil’s Atonement back so promptly that the indignant Diana declared that it couldn’t have been read at all, and vowed she was going to stop her subscription immediately.

out came (切り取られた) [動] be removed or cut out

this (この) [限] the person or thing that is close to you or that you are thinking about

mutilation (切除) [名] the infliction of serious damage on something

the Canadian Woman (カナダの女性) [名] a woman from Canada

send back (送り返す) [動] return something to the place it came from

so promptly (あまりにもすぐに) [副] very quickly

indignant (憤慨した) [形] feeling or showing anger or annoyance at something unfair or unreasonable

declare (宣言する) [動] make a formal or public statement about something

vow (誓う) [動] make a solemn promise

夕焼けは切り取られたが、この英雄的な切除にもかかわらず、カナダの女性の編集者はエイヴリルの償いをあまりにもすぐに送り返したので、憤慨したダイアナは、それは全く読まれていないに違いないと宣言し、すぐに購読を停止すると誓った。

Anne took this second rejection with the calmness of despair.

rejection (拒絶) [名] the action of refusing to accept, consider, or receive something

calmness (冷静さ) [名] the quality of being calm and not easily excited or upset

despair (絶望) [名] the complete loss or absence of hope

アンはこの二度目の拒絶を絶望の冷静さで受け止めた。

She locked the story away in the garret trunk where the old Story Club tales reposed;

lock away (閉じ込める) [動] put or keep in a place that is locked

garret (屋根裏部屋) [名] a room or space directly below the roof of a house or other building

repose (眠っている) [動] lie or be laid to rest in a grave

彼女はその物語を、昔の物語クラブの物語が眠っている屋根裏部屋のトランクに閉じ込めた。

but first she yielded to Diana’s entreaties and gave her a copy.

yield (屈する) [動] give way to pressure, force, or persuasion

entreaty (懇願) [名] an earnest request or plea

しかし、まずダイアナの懇願に屈して、彼女にコピーを渡した。

“This is the end of my literary ambitions,” she said bitterly.

「これで私の文学的野望は終わりだ」と彼女は苦々しく言った。

She never mentioned the matter to Mr. Harrison, but one evening he asked her bluntly if her story had been accepted.

彼女はハリソン氏にその件を話したことはなかったが、ある晩、彼は彼女にその物語が受け入れられたかどうかを率直に尋ねた。

“No, the editor wouldn’t take it,” she answered briefly.

take (受け取る) [動] get into one's possession, power, or control

briefly (短く) [副] in a few words; in a short time

「いいえ、編集者は受け取ってくれませんでした」と彼女は短く答えた。

Mr. Harrison looked sidewise at the flushed, delicate profile.

look sidewise (横から見る) [動] look at something from the side

flushed (上気した) [形] red in the face

delicate (繊細な) [形] very fine in texture or structure; fragile

ハリソン氏は横から赤く上気した繊細な横顔を見た。

“Well, I suppose you’ll keep on writing them,” he said encouragingly.

keep on (続ける) [動] continue doing something

encouragingly (励ますように) [副] in a way that gives someone hope or confidence

「まあ、君は書き続けるだろうと思うよ」と彼は励ますように言った。

“No, I shall never try to write a story again,” declared Anne, with the hopeless finality of nineteen when a door is shut in its face.

nineteen (19歳) [名] the number 19

finality (決意) [名] the quality of being final or settled

「いいえ、もう二度と物語を書こうとは思いません」と、目の前でドアが閉じられた時のような、絶望的な決意をもってアンは宣言した。

“I wouldn’t give up altogether,” said Mr. Harrison reflectively.

altogether (全く) [副] completely; totally

reflectively (考え深く) [副] in a thoughtful manner

「私は全く諦めないだろうね」とハリソン氏は考え深く言った。

“I’d write a story once in a while, but I wouldn’t pester editors with it.

once in a while (時々) [副] occasionally; infrequently

pester (押し付ける) [動] trouble or annoy (someone) with frequent or persistent requests or interruptions

「私は時々物語を書くだろうけど、編集者にそれを押し付けたりはしない。

I’d write of people and places like I knew, and I’d make my characters talk everyday English;

write of (書く) [動] write about

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

私は知っているような人々や場所について書き、登場人物には日常的な英語を話させるだろう。

and I’d let the sun rise and set in the usual quiet way without much fuss over the fact.

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

set (沈む) [動] go down

usual (いつもの) [形] happening or done often or regularly

そして、私は太陽がいつものように静かに昇り沈むようにし、その事実をあまり騒ぎ立てないようにするだろう。

If I had to have villains at all, I’d give them a chance, Anne—I’d give them a chance.

chance (チャンス) [名] a possibility or opportunity

もし悪役を出さなければならないのなら、私は彼らにチャンスを与えるだろう、アン、私は彼らにチャンスを与えるだろう。

There are some terrible bad men in the world, I suppose, but you’d have to go a long piece to find them—though Mrs. Lynde believes we’re all bad.

There are (いる) [動] exist

in the world (世の中に) [名] the earth and all the people living on it

I suppose (と思う) [動] think or believe

you'd have to (しなければならないだろう) [動] be obliged to

go (歩く) [動] move at a regular and fairly rapid pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, never having both feet off the ground at once

a long piece (長い道のり) [名] a long distance

to find (見つけるために) [動] discover or notice

them (そういう人間) [代] the people or things previously mentioned

believes (信じている) [動] accept that (something) is true, especially without proof

we're all (私たちみんなが) [代] all of us

世の中にはひどく悪い人間もいると思うけど、そういう人間を見つけるには長い道のりを歩かなければならないだろう、リンデ夫人は私たちみんなが悪いと信じているけど。

But most of us have got a little decency somewhere in us.

get (持っている) [動] have or possess

decency (良識) [名] behavior that is moral and proper

somewhere (どこか) [副] in or to some place

でも、私たちのほとんどは、どこかに少しは良識がある。

Keep on writing, Anne.”

writing (書く) [名] the activity or occupation of a writer

書き続けなさい、アン。」

“No. It was very foolish of me to attempt it.

attempt (試みる) [動] make an effort to achieve something

「いいえ、それを試みたのはとても愚かでした。

When I’m through Redmond I’ll stick to teaching.

be through (卒業する) [動] finish or complete

teaching (教師) [名] the profession of a teacher

レドモンド大学を卒業したら、教師を続けるつもりよ。

I can teach.

私には教師ができる。

I can’t write stories.”

私には物語は書けないよ。」

“It’ll be time for you to be getting a husband when you’re through Redmond,” said Mr. Harrison.

be time for (頃だ) [動] be the right time for

through (卒業したら) [前] from one end or side to the other of

Redmond (レドモンド大学) [名] a university in Redmond, Washington

「レドモンド大学を卒業したら、そろそろ夫をもらう頃だ」とハリソンさんは言った。

“I don’t believe in putting marrying off too long—like I did.”

too long (あまり長く) [副] for an excessive amount of time

like I did (私のように) [副] in the way that I did

「私は結婚をあまり長く先延ばしにするべきではないと思う。私のようにね。」

Anne got up and marched home.

march (歩き出す) [動] walk with a regular and measured tread

アンは立ち上がって、家に向かって歩き出した。

There were times when Mr. Harrison was really intolerable.

There be time (時がある) [動] to be an occasion or a period of time

intolerable (耐えられない) [形] too bad or severe to be endured

ハリソンさんが本当に耐えられない時があった。

“Pitching,” “mooning,” and “getting a husband.”

pitch (投げる) [動] throw or hurl

「投げる」「ぼんやりする」「夫をもらう」

Ow!!

ow (痛い) [間] an expression of pain

痛い!

Chapter XIII: The Way of Transgressors

第13章: 罪人の道

Davy and Dora were ready for Sunday School.

Sunday School (日曜学校) [名] a school for religious instruction that is held on Sundays

デイビーとドラは日曜学校の準備ができていた。

They were going alone, which did not often happen, for Mrs. Lynde always attended Sunday School.

go alone (一人で行く) [動] go without the company of others

not often happen (あまりない) [動] not happen frequently

彼らは一人で行くことになっていたが、それはあまりないことだった。なぜなら、リンド夫人はいつも日曜学校に出席していたからだ。

But Mrs. Lynde had twisted her ankle and was lame, so she was staying home this morning.

twist (捻挫する) [動] to turn or bend something out of its normal shape

ankle (足首) [名] the joint connecting the foot with the leg

lame (足が不自由な) [形] unable to walk normally because of an injury or illness affecting the leg or foot

しかし、リンド夫人は足首を捻挫して足が不自由だったので、今朝は家にいた。

The twins were also to represent the family at church, for Anne had gone away the evening before to spend Sunday with friends in Carmody, and Marilla had one of her headaches.

represent (代表する) [動] act on behalf of

双子は教会で家族を代表する役目も担っていた。アンは前日の夕方、日曜日をカーモディの友人と過ごすために出かけており、マリラは頭痛持ちだった。

Davy came downstairs slowly.

come downstairs (階下へ降りてくる) [動] move from a higher to a lower floor

デイビーはゆっくりと階下へ降りてきた。

Dora was waiting in the hall for him, having been made ready by Mrs. Lynde.

be made ready (支度してもらう) [動] be prepared or made ready

ドラはリンド夫人に支度してもらい、玄関で彼を待っていた。

Davy had attended to his own preparations.

attend to (整える) [動] to take care of or deal with

preparation (準備) [名] the action or process of making ready or being made ready for use or consideration

デイビーは自分で準備を整えていた。

He had a cent in his pocket for the Sunday School collection, and a five-cent piece for the church collection;

collection (献金) [名] the money collected in a church service

彼は日曜学校の献金のために一セント、教会の献金のために五セントをポケットに入れていた。

he carried his Bible in one hand and his Sunday School quarterly in the other;

one hand (片手) [名] one of the two hands of a person

quarterly (季刊誌) [名] a publication issued four times a year

片手には聖書を、もう片方には日曜学校の季刊誌を持っていた。

he knew his lesson and his Golden Text and his catechism question perfectly.

lesson (教訓) [名] a thing learned by a person through being taught

Golden Text (黄金聖句) [名] a verse of the Bible that is chosen for special emphasis

catechism (教理問答) [名] a summary of the principles of Christian religion in the form of questions and answers

彼は教訓と黄金聖句と教理問答を完璧に覚えていた。

Had he not studied them—perforce—in Mrs. Lynde’s kitchen, all last Sunday afternoon?

last Sunday afternoon (先週の日曜日の午後) [名] the afternoon of the Sunday before the current one

彼は先週の日曜日の午後ずっと、リンデ夫人の台所でそれらを勉強していなかっただろうか?

Davy, therefore, should have been in a placid frame of mind.

should have been (であるべきだった) [助] ought to have been

placid (穏やかな) [形] free from disturbance or excitement

frame of mind (心境) [名] a particular mood or state of mind

だから、デイビーは穏やかな心境にあるべきだった。

As a matter of fact, despite text and catechism, he was inwardly as a ravening wolf.

as a matter of fact (実際のところ) [副] in reality; in fact

inwardly (内心) [副] on the inside; in the mind

ravening (貪欲な) [形] extremely hungry

wolf (狼) [名] a wild carnivorous mammal that resembles a large dog

実際のところ、聖句や教理問答にもかかわらず、彼は内心貪欲な狼のようだった。

Mrs. Lynde limped out of her kitchen as he joined Dora.

limp (足を引きずる) [動] walk with difficulty

join (合流する) [動] come together or be united

彼がドラと合流すると、リンデ夫人が台所から足を引きずって出てきた。

“Are you clean?” she demanded severely.

clean (きれいにする) [動] make clean

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

severely (厳しく) [副] in a severe manner

「きれいにした?」と彼女は厳しく尋ねた。

“Yes—all of me that shows,” Davy answered with a defiant scowl.

all of (全部) [名] the whole of

show (見える) [動] be visible

defiant (反抗的な) [形] showing defiance

scowl (しかめ面) [名] a facial expression of disapproval or displeasure

「はい、見えるところは全部」デイビーは反抗的なしかめ面で答えた。

Mrs. Rachel sighed.

レイチェル夫人はため息をついた。

She had her suspicions about Davy’s neck and ears.

have one's suspicion (疑う) [動] to have a feeling that something is not right

neck (首) [名] the part of a person's or animal's body that connects the head to the rest of the body

彼女はデイビーの首と耳を疑っていた。

But she knew that if she attempted to make a personal examination Davy would likely take to his heels and she could not pursue him today.

personal (身体) [形] of or relating to a particular person

examination (検査) [名] a detailed inspection or investigation

take to one's heels (逃げ出す) [動] run away

pursue (追いかける) [動] follow in order to catch or overtake

しかし、もし彼女が身体検査をしようとしたら、デイビーは逃げ出すだろうし、今日彼を追いかけることができないことを知っていた。

“Well, be sure you behave yourselves,” she warned them.

behave (行儀よくする) [動] act in a certain manner

「いいよ、行儀よくしなさいよ」と彼女は警告した。

“Don’t walk in the dust.

dust (ほこり) [名] fine, dry powder consisting of tiny particles of earth or waste matter lying on the ground or on surfaces in a house

「ほこりの中を歩かないように。

Don’t stop in the porch to talk to the other children.

玄関で他の子供たちと話さないように。

Don’t squirm or wriggle in your places.

squirm (身をよじる) [動] to twist and turn the body, as in discomfort or embarrassment

wriggle (もぞもぞする) [動] to move or cause to move with small, quick, twisting movements

席で身をよじったり、もぞもぞしたりしないように。

Don’t forget the Golden Text.

Golden Text (黄金律) [名] a rule of conduct

黄金律を忘れないように。

Don’t lose your collection or forget to put it in.

put in (入れる) [動] place something inside something else

集めたお金をなくしたり、入れ忘れたりしないように。

Don’t whisper at prayer time, and don’t forget to pay attention to the sermon.”

pay attention (注意を払う) [動] direct one's mind to something

sermon (説教) [名] a speech given by a preacher or minister as part of a church service

祈りの時間にささやいたり、説教に注意を払うのを忘れないように。」

Davy deigned no response.

deign (答えようともしない) [動] do something that you think is below your dignity

response (返事) [名] an answer or reply

デイビーは答えようともしなかった。

He marched away down the lane, followed by the meek Dora.

march (行進する) [動] walk in a military manner with regular and measured tread

down (下って) [前] from a higher to a lower place

meek (従順な) [形] submissive

彼は道を下って行進し、従順なドラが後に続いた。

But his soul seethed within.

seethe (沸騰する) [動] be in or be filled with a state of agitation or turbulent activity

しかし、彼の魂は内側で沸騰していた。

Davy had suffered, or thought he had suffered, many things at the hands and tongue of Mrs. Rachel Lynde since she had come to Green Gables, for Mrs. Lynde could not live with anybody, whether they were nine or ninety, without trying to bring them up properly.

whether (であろうと) [接] used to introduce an alternative or hypothetical situation

nine (9歳) [名] a number

ninety (90歳) [名] a number

デイビーは、グリーン・ゲイブルズに来て以来、レイチェル・リンド夫人の手と舌で多くのことを苦しんだ、あるいは苦しんだと思っていた。なぜなら、リンド夫人は、9歳であろうと90歳であろうと、誰とでも一緒に暮らすことはできなかったからだ。

And it was only the preceding afternoon that she had interfered to influence Marilla against allowing Davy to go fishing with the Timothy Cottons.

interfere (干渉する) [動] to get involved in something that is not your concern

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

Timothy Cottons (ティモシー・コットンズ) [名] a person's name

そして、彼女がデイビーがティモシー・コットンズと釣りに行くのを許さないようにマリラに影響を与えるために干渉したのは、前の午後のことだった。

Davy was still boiling over this.

boil over (頭に血が上る) [動] to become very angry

デイビーはまだこのことで頭に血が上っていた。

As soon as he was out of the lane Davy stopped and twisted his countenance into such an unearthly and terrific contortion that Dora, although she knew his gifts in that respect, was honestly alarmed lest he should never in the world be able to get it straightened out again.

unearthly (この世のものとは思えない) [形] not of this world; supernatural

terrific (恐ろしい) [形] causing terror; terrifying

contortion (歪み) [名] a twisting or distortion

although (~にもかかわらず) [接] in spite of the fact that

gift (才能) [名] a natural ability or talent

respect (点) [名] a particular aspect or detail

alarmed (心配する) [動] make or become anxious or frightened

lest (~しないように) [接] for fear that

straighten out (元に戻す) [動] make or become straight

彼が小道から出るとすぐに、デイビーは立ち止まり、顔をこの世のものとは思えないほど恐ろしく歪めたので、ドラはその点で彼の才能を知っていたにもかかわらず、彼が二度と元に戻せなくなるのではないかと心から心配した。

“Darn her,” exploded Davy.

darn (くそったれ) [動] to sew with rows of stitches

explode (爆発する) [動] to burst or cause to burst with a loud noise

「くそったれ」デイビーは爆発した。

“Oh, Davy, don’t swear,” gasped Dora in dismay.

swear (悪態をつく) [動] use profanity

「ああ、デイビー、悪態をつかないで」ドラは狼狽して息を呑んだ。

“‘Darn’ isn’t swearing—not real swearing.

swearing (悪態) [名] the use of offensive language

「『くそったれ』は悪態じゃないよ、本当の悪態じゃない。

And I don’t care if it is,” retorted Davy recklessly.

recklessly (向こう見ずに) [副] without thinking or caring about the consequences of an action

それに、そうだったとしても気にしない」デイビーは向こう見ずに言い返した。

“Well, if you must say dreadful words don’t say them on Sunday,” pleaded Dora.

「まあ、もしひどい言葉を言わなければならないのなら、日曜日には言わないで」ドラは懇願した。

Davy was as yet far from repentance, but in his secret soul he felt that, perhaps, he had gone a little too far.

repentance (後悔) [名] a feeling of sadness and being sorry for something you have done

too far (行き過ぎる) [副] beyond what is usual or proper

デイビーは、まだ後悔には程遠かったが、心の奥底では、もしかしたら、少し行き過ぎたかもしれないと感じていた。

“I’m going to invent a swear word of my own,” he declared.

invent (発明する) [動] create or design something that has not existed before

swear word (悪態) [名] a word or phrase used to express anger, annoyance, or surprise

「私は自分で悪態をつく言葉を発明するつもりだ」と彼は宣言した。

“God will punish you if you do,” said Dora solemnly.

「そんなことをしたら神様が罰するよ」ドラは厳かに言った。

“Then I think God is a mean old scamp,” retorted Davy.

mean (卑劣な) [形] unkind or unfair

「それなら神様は卑劣な老いぼれだと思う」デイビーは言い返した。

“Doesn’t He know a fellow must have some way of ’spressing his feelings?”

「神様は、人間には自分の気持ちを表現する方法が必要だってことを知らないの?」

“Davy!!!” said Dora.

「デイビー!」ドラは言った。

She expected that Davy would be struck down dead on the spot.

strike down (打たれる) [動] knock down or cause to fall

彼女はデイビーがその場で雷に打たれて死んでしまうだろうと思った。

But nothing happened.

しかし何も起こらなかった。

“Anyway, I ain’t going to stand any more of Mrs. Lynde’s bossing,” spluttered Davy.

stand (耐える) [動] tolerate or endure

bossing (いじめ) [名] the act of bullying or bossing someone around

splutter (まくしたてる) [動] speak or say something in a hurried and excited way

「とにかく、私はもうリンド夫人のいじめに耐えられない」デイビーはまくしたてた。

“Anne and Marilla may have the right to boss me, but she hasn’t.

have the right to (権利がある) [動] be entitled to

boss (支配する) [動] give orders to

「アンとマリラは私を支配する権利があるかもしれないけど、彼女にはそんな権利はない。

I’m going to do every single thing she told me not to do.

every single (全部) [形] each and every

私は彼女が私にやるなと言ったことを全部やるつもりだ。

You watch me.”

見てろよ」

In grim, deliberate silence, while Dora watched him with the fascination of horror, Davy stepped off the green grass of the roadside, ankle deep into the fine dust which four weeks of rainless weather had made on the road, and marched along in it, shuffling his feet viciously until he was enveloped in a hazy cloud.

deliberate (わざとらしい) [形] done consciously and intentionally

step off (踏み出す) [動] get off or out of a vehicle

green grass (緑の草) [名] grass that is green in color

roadside (道端) [名] the side of a road

fine dust (細かいほこり) [名] very small particles of solid matter

four weeks (4週間) [名] a period of four weeks

rainless (雨の降らない) [形] without rain

shuffle (シャッフルする) [動] walk by dragging one's feet

foot (足) [名] the end of the leg on which a person or animal stands or walks

viciously (激しく) [副] in a deliberately cruel or violent way

envelop (包まれる) [動] wrap up, cover, or surround completely

ドラが恐怖に魅入られたように彼を見守る中、デイビーは厳しい、わざとらしい沈黙の中で、道端の緑の草を踏み出し、4週間の雨の降らない天候が道に作った細かいほこりの中に足首まで深く入り、その中を行進し、かすんだ雲に包まれるまで激しく足をシャッフルした。

“That’s the beginning,” he announced triumphantly.

「これが始まりだ」と彼は勝ち誇ったように宣言した。

“And I’m going to stop in the porch and talk as long as there’s anybody there to talk to.

stop (立ち寄る) [動] come to a halt

「そして、私は玄関に立ち寄って、話す相手がいる限り話すつもりだ。

I’m going to squirm and wriggle and whisper, and I’m going to say I don’t know the Golden Text.

wriggle (くねくねする) [動] to twist and turn the body

Golden Text (黄金のテキスト) [名] a verse of scripture selected for special study and memorization

私は身をよじり、くねくねして、ささやき、黄金のテキストを知らないと言うつもりだ。

And I’m going to throw away both of my collections right now.”

throw away (捨てる) [動] get rid of something by putting it in a trash can

collection (コレクション) [名] a group of things that have been collected

そして、私は今すぐ両方のコレクションを捨てるつもりだ。」

And Davy hurled cent and nickel over Mr. Barry’s fence with fierce delight.

hurl (投げつける) [動] throw or fling forcefully

cent (セント) [名] a unit of money equal to one hundredth of a dollar

nickel (ニッケル) [名] a unit of money equal to five cents

fierce (激しい) [形] violent or intense in strength or degree

そして、デイビーは激しい喜びでセントとニッケルをバリーさんの塀の向こうに投げつけた。

“Satan made you do that,” said Dora reproachfully.

reproachfully (非難するように) [副] in a reproachful manner

「サタンがあなたにそうさせたのよ」とドラは非難するように言った。

“He didn’t,” cried Davy indignantly.

「違うよ」とデイビーは憤慨して叫んだ。

“I just thought it out for myself.

for oneself (自分で) [副] without help from others

「私は自分で考えただけだよ。

And I’ve thought of something else.

something else (他のこと) [名] an unspecified or unknown thing

それに、他にも考えたことがあるんだ。

I’m not going to Sunday School or church at all.

私は日曜学校にも教会にも行かない。

I’m going up to play with the Cottons.

コットン家と遊びに行くんだ。

They told me yesterday they weren’t going to Sunday School today, ’cause their mother was away and there was nobody to make them.

away (留守) [副] not present; not here

昨日、コットン家は母親が留守で、誰も行かせる人がいないから、今日は日曜学校に行かないって言ってたよ。

Come along, Dora, we’ll have a great time.”

come along (おいで) [動] come with someone

have a great time (楽しい時間を過ごす) [動] enjoy oneself

おいで、ドラ、楽しい時間を過ごそう。」

“I don’t want to go,” protested Dora.

「行きたくない」ドラは抵抗した。

“You’ve got to,” said Davy.

got to (行かなきゃだめだ) [動] have to; must

「行かなきゃだめだ」デイビーは言った。

“If you don’t come I’ll tell Marilla that Frank Bell kissed you in school last Monday.”

Frank Bell (フランク・ベル) [名] a male given name

last Monday (先週の月曜日) [名] the Monday of the week before the present week

「来なかったら、先週の月曜日に学校でフランク・ベルが君にキスしたことをマリラに言うよ。」

“I couldn’t help it.

「仕方なかったんだ。

I didn’t know he was going to,” cried Dora, blushing scarlet.

blush (赤面する) [動] to become red in the face

scarlet (真っ赤) [形] of a bright red color

彼がそうするなんて知らなかった」ドラは真っ赤になって叫んだ。

“Well, you didn’t slap him or seem a bit cross,” retorted Davy.

slap (平手打ちする) [動] hit with an open hand

cross (怒った) [形] angry

「でも、彼を平手打ちしたり、怒ったようには見えなかったよ」デイビーは言い返した。

“I’ll tell her that, too, if you don’t come.

「来なかったら、それも言うよ。

We’ll take the short cut up this field.”

take (行く) [動] go along, follow, or use

short cut (近道) [名] a route more direct than the usual one

この畑を横切って近道をしよう」

“I’m afraid of those cows,” protested poor Dora, seeing a prospect of escape.

be afraid of (怖がる) [動] be frightened of

cow (牛) [名] a large domesticated ungulate

prospect (見込み) [名] the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring

escape (逃げ道) [名] the act of breaking free from confinement or control

「牛が怖い」逃げ道を見つけたドラは抗議した。

“The very idea of your being scared of those cows,” scoffed Davy.

very idea (考え) [名] a thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action

be scared of (怖がる) [動] be afraid of

scoff (嘲笑する) [動] express scornful derision

「牛が怖いなんて」デイビーは嘲笑した。

“Why, they’re both younger than you.”

younger (年下) [形] having lived or existed for a shorter period of time

「だって、どっちも君より年下だよ」

“They’re bigger,” said Dora.

「でも大きい」ドラは言った。

“They won’t hurt you. Come along, now. This is great.

「牛は君を傷つけないよ。さあ、おいで。素晴らしい。

When I grow up I ain’t going to bother going to church at all.

bother (面倒) [動] take the trouble to do something

大きくなったら、教会に行くなんて面倒なことはしない。

I believe I can get to heaven by myself.”

heaven (天国) [名] the place where God lives and where good people go after they die

by oneself (自分だけで) [副] without help from others

自分だけで天国に行けると思う。」

“You’ll go to the other place if you break the Sabbath day,” said unhappy Dora, following him sorely against her will.

Sabbath (安息日) [名] a day of rest and worship

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

unhappy (不幸な) [形] not happy

sorely (ひどく) [副] to a great extent

will (意志) [名] the faculty of conscious and especially of deliberate action

「安息日を破ったら、地獄に行くよ」と不幸なドラは言い、自分の意志に反して彼について行った。

But Davy was not scared—yet. Hell was very far off, and the delights of a fishing expedition with the Cottons were very near.

hell (地獄) [名] a place of great suffering

far (遠い) [形] a long way off

fishing expedition (釣り旅行) [名] a journey to go fishing

Cottons (コットン家) [名] the Cotton family

しかし、デイビーは怖くなかった。地獄は遠く、コットン家と行く釣りの楽しみはすぐそこだった。

He wished Dora had more spunk.

彼はドラにもっと気概があればいいのにと思った。

She kept looking back as if she were going to cry every minute, and that spoiled a fellow’s fun.

keep (続ける) [動] continue doing something

look back (振り返る) [動] turn one's head and look behind oneself

every minute (いつ) [名] at any moment

彼女はいつ泣き出すかわからないような顔で振り返り続け、それが彼の楽しみを台無しにした。

Hang girls, anyway.

とにかく、女の子なんてくたばっちまえ。

Davy did not say “darn” this time, even in thought.

this time (今回は) [名] on this occasion

in thought (心の中で) [名] in one's mind

デイビーは今回は「くそっ」とは言わなかった。心の中でさえも。

He was not sorry—yet—that he had said it once, but it might be as well not to tempt the Unknown Powers too far on one day.

tempt (誘惑する) [動] entice or allure

Unknown Powers (未知の力) [名] a force that is not understood or known

one day (一日) [名] a period of 24 hours

彼は一度それを言ったことを後悔していなかったが、未知の力を一日であまりにも遠くまで誘惑しない方が良いかもしれない。

The small Cottons were playing in their back yard, and hailed Davy’s appearance with whoops of delight.

Cottons (コットン家の子供達) [名] the children of the Cotton family

hail (あげる) [動] greet or attract the attention of

小さなコットン家の子供達は裏庭で遊んでいて、デイビーの姿を見ると喜びの雄叫びをあげた。

Pete, Tommy, Adolphus, and Mirabel Cotton were all alone.

Pete (ピート) [名] a male given name

Adolphus (アドルフス) [名] a male given name

Mirabel Cotton (ミラベル・コットン) [名] a female given name

all alone (一人ぼっち) [形] without any company

ピート、トミー、アドルフス、ミラベル・コットンはみんな一人ぼっちだった。

Their mother and older sisters were away.

be away (留守である) [動] be not present; be absent

母親と姉たちは留守だった。

Dora was thankful Mirabel was there, at least.

thankful (感謝した) [形] feeling or showing gratitude

Mirabel (ミラベル) [名] a female given name

ドラは少なくともミラベルがそこにいてくれたことに感謝した。

She had been afraid she would be alone in a crowd of boys.

ドラは男の子ばかりの中で一人ぼっちになるのではないかと心配していた。

Mirabel was almost as bad as a boy—she was so noisy and sunburned and reckless.

as bad as (同じくらいひどい) [副] to the same extent or degree

noisy (うるさい) [形] making or causing a lot of noise

sunburned (日焼けしている) [形] having skin that has been reddened or browned by exposure to the sun

reckless (無鉄砲な) [形] without thinking or caring about the consequences of an action; careless

ミラベルは男の子とほとんど変わらないくらいひどかった。とてもうるさくて、日焼けしていて、無鉄砲だった。

But at least she wore dresses.

しかし、少なくとも彼女はドレスを着ていた。

“We’ve come to go fishing,” announced Davy.

「私たちは釣りに来たんだ」とデイビーが言った。

“Whoop,” yelled the Cottons.

yell (叫ぶ) [動] cry out or speak loudly, as in pain, surprise, or anger

「わーい」とコットン家の子供たちが叫んだ。

They rushed away to dig worms at once, Mirabel leading the van with a tin can.

rush away (走り去る) [動] leave in a hurry

dig (掘る) [動] break up and move earth

worm (ミミズ) [名] a type of invertebrate animal

van (先頭) [名] the front part of a procession or advancing group

tin can (ブリキ缶) [名] a can made of tin

彼らはすぐにミミズを掘りに走り去り、ミラベルがブリキ缶を持って先頭に立った。

Dora could have sat down and cried.

could have (〜しそうだった) [助] used to say that something was possible in the past

ドラは座り込んで泣きそうだった。

Oh, if only that hateful Frank Bell had never kissed her!

if only (さえしなければ) [接] used to express a wish that something had or had not happened

hateful (憎らしい) [形] deserving of or causing hatred

ああ、あの憎らしいフランク・ベルが彼女にキスさえしなければよかったのに!

Then she could have defied Davy, and gone to her beloved Sunday School.

defy (逆らう) [動] openly resist or refuse to obey

そうすればデイビーに逆らって、大好きな日曜学校に行けたのに。

They dared not, of course, go fishing on the pond, where they would be seen by people going to church.

もちろん、彼らは教会に行く人々に見られてしまう池で釣りをする勇気はなかった。

They had to resort to the brook in the woods behind the Cotton house.

resort to (頼る) [動] turn to for aid or relief

彼らはコットン家の裏の森の小川に頼らざるを得なかった。

But it was full of trout, and they had a glorious time that morning—at least the Cottons certainly had, and Davy seemed to have it.

trout (マス) [名] a freshwater fish

have a glorious time (素晴らしい時間を過ごす) [動] have a very enjoyable time

しかし、そこにはマスがたくさんいて、彼らはその朝素晴らしい時間を過ごした。少なくともコットン家は確かにそうだったし、デイビーもそうだったようだ。

Not being entirely bereft of prudence, he had discarded boots and stockings and borrowed Tommy Cotton’s overalls.

be bereft of (奪われる) [動] to be deprived of something

prudence (分別) [名] the quality of being careful and sensible

borrow (借りる) [動] to take and use something temporarily with the intention of returning it

overall (オーバーオール) [名] a garment that covers the upper and lower parts of the body and has two straps that go over the shoulders

彼は全く無分別ではなかったので、ブーツと靴下を脱ぎ捨てて、トミー・コットンのオーバーオールを借りていた。

Thus accoutered, bog and marsh and undergrowth had no terrors for him.

bog (沼) [名] a wet spongy area of land that is usually covered with decayed plant matter

marsh (湿地) [名] a low-lying wet area of land

undergrowth (下草) [名] small plants growing under trees in a wood

terror (恐怖) [名] a state of intense fear

こうして装備を整えた彼にとって、沼や湿地や下草は恐れるに足らなかった。

Dora was frankly and manifestly miserable.

frankly (率直に) [副] in a direct and honest way

manifestly (明らかに) [副] in a way that is easily seen or understood

ドラは率直に、そして明らかに惨めだった。

She followed the others in their peregrinations from pool to pool, clasping her Bible and quarterly tightly and thinking with bitterness of soul of her beloved class where she should be sitting that very moment, before a teacher she adored.

pool (池) [名] a small body of water

peregrination (歩き回る) [名] the action of traveling from place to place

tightly (ぎゅっと) [副] in a firm or secure manner

teacher (先生) [名] a person who teaches, especially in a school

彼女は聖書と季刊誌をぎゅっと握りしめ、今頃は愛するクラスで、敬愛する先生の前にいるはずなのにと、心の中で苦々しく思いながら、他の人たちについて池から池へと歩き回った。

Instead, here she was roaming the woods with those half-wild Cottons, trying to keep her boots clean and her pretty white dress free from rents and stains.

roam (歩き回る) [動] move about or travel aimlessly or unsystematically

half-wild (半分野生の) [形] not completely wild

free (ないように) [形] not costing or charging anything

rent (破れ) [名] a torn place in a garment or piece of fabric

stain (汚れ) [名] a mark left on something by a dirty substance

その代わりに、彼女はここで半分野生のコットン一家と森を歩き回り、ブーツをきれいに保ち、きれいな白いドレスが破れたり汚れたりしないように気を遣っている。

Mirabel had offered the loan of an apron but Dora had scornfully refused.

loan (貸す) [名] a thing that is borrowed, especially a sum of money that is expected to be paid back with interest

ミラベルはエプロンを貸そうと申し出たが、ドラは軽蔑して断った。

The trout bit as they always do on Sundays.

bit (釣れた) [動] catch or get caught

マスは日曜日にはいつもそうであるように、よく釣れた。

In an hour the transgressors had all the fish they wanted, so they returned to the house, much to Dora’s relief.

in an hour (一時間ほどで) [副] in sixty minutes

transgressor (罪人) [名] a person who has broken a law or rule

fish (魚) [名] a cold-blooded vertebrate animal that lives in water

一時間ほどで、罪人たちは欲しいだけの魚を釣り上げたので、ドラの安堵のため、家に戻った。

She sat primly on a hencoop in the yard while the others played an uproarious game of tag;

primly (きちんと) [副] in a formal and respectable way

hencoop (鶏小屋) [名] a cage or enclosure for poultry

play (する) [動] engage in an activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose

uproarious (騒がしい) [形] very noisy and cheerful

game (鬼ごっこ) [名] a form of play or sport, especially a competitive one played according to rules and decided by skill, strength, or luck

他の子供たちが騒がしく鬼ごっこをしている間、彼女は庭の鶏小屋にきちんと座っていた。

and then they all climbed to the top of the pig-house roof and cut their initials on the saddleboard.

top (頂上) [名] the highest point of something

cut (刻む) [動] make an incision or opening in

initial (イニシャル) [名] the first letter of a person's name

そして、みんなで豚小屋の屋根に登り、棟木にイニシャルを刻んだ。

The flat-roofed henhouse and a pile of straw beneath gave Davy another inspiration.

flat-roofed (平らな屋根の) [形] having a flat roof

henhouse (鶏小屋) [名] a small building where chickens are kept

pile (山) [名] a heap of things laid or lying one on top of another

inspiration (ひらめき) [名] the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative

平らな屋根の鶏小屋とその下のわらの山が、デイビーに別のひらめきを与えた。

They spent a splendid half hour climbing on the roof and diving off into the straw with whoops and yells.

dive (飛び込む) [動] jump or fall into water head first

whoop (わーっと叫ぶ) [動] utter a loud cry, as of excitement, joy, or surprise

彼らは屋根に登り、わーっと叫びながらわらの中に飛び込むという素晴らしい半時間を過ごした。

But even unlawful pleasures must come to an end.

come to an end (終わりが来る) [動] reach a final point; stop

しかし、違法な楽しみにも終わりが来なければならない。

When the rumble of wheels over the pond bridge told that people were going home from church Davy knew they must go.

rumble (音) [名] a low, heavy, continuous sound like that of thunder

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

池の橋を渡る車輪の音が、人々が教会から帰宅していることを告げると、デイビーは帰らなければならないことを知った。

He discarded Tommy’s overalls, resumed his own rightful attire, and turned away from his string of trout with a sigh.

resume (戻る) [動] return to a previous activity

rightful (正装) [形] belonging to a person by right

turn away (顔を背ける) [動] move or cause to move in a different direction

彼はトミーのオーバーオールを脱ぎ捨て、自分の正装に戻り、ため息をつきながらマスの束から顔を背けた。

No use to think of taking them home.

no use (無駄だ) [名] no good; not worth doing

家に持ち帰ろうなんて考えるのは無駄だ。

“Well, hadn’t we a splendid time?” he demanded defiantly, as they went down the hill field.

「ねえ、素晴らしい時間を過ごしたじゃないか?」丘の畑を下りるとき、彼は反抗的に尋ねた。

“I hadn’t,” said Dora flatly.

「私はそうは思わない」とドラはきっぱりと言った。

“And I don’t believe you had—really—either,” she added, with a flash of insight that was not to be expected of her.

flash (発揮) [名] a sudden and brief burst of light or other radiation

insight (洞察力) [名] the ability to understand something instinctively

「それに、あなたもそうは思ってないと思うよ、本当に」彼女は、彼女には期待できない洞察力を発揮して付け加えた。

“I had so,” cried Davy, but in the voice of one who doth protest too much.

「そう思ってるよ」デイビーは叫んだが、それはあまりにも強く抗議する人の声だった。

“No wonder you hadn’t—just sitting there like a—like a mule.”

no wonder (当然だ) [間] it is not surprising

like (みたいに) [前] similar to; having the same characteristics or qualities as

「そう思わないのも当然よ、ただそこに座って、まるでラバみたいに」

“I ain’t going to, ’sociate with the Cottons,” said Dora loftily.

'sociate with (付き合う) [動] be friends with

「私はコットン家と付き合うつもりはないよ」ドラは高慢に言った。

“The Cottons are all right,” retorted Davy.

all right (いい人たち) [形] satisfactory; acceptable

「コットン家はいい人たちだよ」デイビーは言い返した。

“And they have far better times than we have.

「それに、彼らは私たちよりずっと楽しい時間を過ごしてるよ。

They do just as they please and say just what they like before everybody.

do just as one pleases (好きなように振る舞う) [動] do whatever one wants

say just what one likes (好きなことを言う) [動] say whatever one wants

彼らは好きなように振る舞い、みんなの前で好きなことを言う。

I’m going to do that, too, after this.”

after this (これから) [副] from now on

私もこれからはそうするつもりだ」

“There are lots of things you wouldn’t dare say before everybody,” averred Dora.

lot (たくさん) [名] a large number or amount

wouldn't dare (言おうなんて思わない) [動] would not have the courage to do something

before (前で) [前] in front of

「みんなの前で言おうなんて思わないことがいっぱいあるよ」ドーラは断言した。

“No, there isn’t.”

「いいや、そんなことはない」

“There is, too. Would you,” demanded Dora gravely, “would you say ‘tomcat’ before the minister?”

「あるよ。あなたは」ドーラは真面目な顔で尋ねた。「牧師の前で『雄猫』なんて言う?」

This was a staggerer.

staggerer (驚き) [名] something that is shocking or surprising

これは驚きだった。

Davy was not prepared for such a concrete example of the freedom of speech.

be prepared for (備える) [動] be ready for

freedom of speech (言論の自由) [名] the right to express any opinions without censorship or restraint

デイビーは言論の自由のこんな具体的な例に備えていなかった。

But one did not have to be consistent with Dora.

be consistent with (~と一貫している) [動] be in agreement or harmony with

しかし、ドーラと一貫している必要はなかった。

“Of course not,” he admitted sulkily.

sulkily (不機嫌そうに) [副] in a bad-tempered and uncooperative way

「もちろん違う」彼は不機嫌そうに認めた。

“‘Tomcat’ isn’t a holy word.

holy (神聖な) [形] dedicated to a deity or to some religious purpose; consecrated

「『オス猫』は神聖な言葉ではない。

I wouldn’t mention such an animal before a minister at all.”

animal (動物) [名] a living organism of the kingdom Animalia

私は牧師の前でそんな動物のことは絶対に言わない。」

“But if you had to?” persisted Dora.

「でも、もし言わなきゃいけないとしたら?」ドーラは食い下がった。

“I’d call it a Thomas pussy,” said Davy.

Thomas (トーマス) [名] a male given name

pussy (プッシー) [名] a cat

「トーマス・プッシーと呼ぶよ」デイビーは言った。

“I think ‘gentleman cat’ would be more polite,” reflected Dora.

polite (礼儀正しい) [形] showing good manners or respect for other people

「『紳士猫』の方がもっと礼儀正しいと思う」ドーラは考えた。

“You thinking!” retorted Davy with withering scorn.

withering scorn (枯れ果てた軽蔑) [名] a feeling of disapproval of someone or something that you think is bad, worthless, or not good enough

「あなたが考えるなんて!」デイビーは枯れ果てた軽蔑で言い返した。

Davy was not feeling comfortable, though he would have died before he admitted it to Dora.

feel comfortable (気分がいい) [動] be at ease

デイビーは気分がよくなかったが、ドーラにそれを認めるくらいなら死んだ方がましだった。

Now that the exhilaration of truant delights had died away, his conscience was beginning to give him salutary twinges.

exhilaration (高揚) [名] a feeling or state of great happiness or excitement

truant (ズル休み) [名] a student who stays away from school without permission

die away (消え去る) [動] become fainter or weaker

salutary (有益な) [形] producing good effects

twinge (痛み) [名] a sudden, sharp pain

ズル休みの喜びの高揚が消え去った今、彼の良心は彼に有益な痛みを与え始めていた。

After all, perhaps it would have been better to have gone to Sunday School and church.

結局のところ、日曜学校と教会に行った方がよかったかもしれない。

Mrs. Lynde might be bossy; but there was always a box of cookies in her kitchen cupboard and she was not stingy.

be bossy (威張り屋である) [動] fond of giving people orders

kitchen cupboard (台所の食器棚) [名] a cupboard in a kitchen

stingy (けちな) [形] not generous; unwilling to give or spend money

リンド夫人は威張り屋かもしれないが、彼女の台所の食器棚にはいつもクッキーの箱があって、彼女はけちではなかった。

At this inconvenient moment Davy remembered that when he had torn his new school pants the week before, Mrs. Lynde had mended them beautifully and never said a word to Marilla about them.

inconvenient (都合の悪い) [形] causing trouble, difficulty, or discomfort

tear (破る) [動] pull or rip apart or to pieces

pant (ズボン) [名] a garment covering the lower part of the body and having two holes for the legs

mend (繕う) [動] repair

beautifully (きれいに) [副] in a pleasing manner

この都合の悪い瞬間に、デイビーは前の週に新しい学校用のズボンを破ったとき、リンド夫人がそれをきれいに繕ってくれて、マリラには何も言わなかったことを思い出した。

But Davy’s cup of iniquity was not yet full.

iniquity (悪事) [名] a grossly immoral act

しかし、デイビーの悪事の杯はまだ満たされていなかった。

He was to discover that one sin demands another to cover it.

discover (発見する) [動] find out or notice something for the first time

sin (罪) [名] an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law

demand (要求する) [動] ask authoritatively or urgently for something

彼は、一つの罪がそれを隠すために別の罪を要求することを発見することになっていた。

They had dinner with Mrs. Lynde that day, and the first thing she asked Davy was,

have dinner (夕食を共にする) [動] eat dinner

その日、彼らはリンド夫人と夕食を共にしたが、彼女がデイビーに最初に尋ねたのは、

“Were all your class in Sunday School today?”

「今日、日曜学校にはクラスのみんなが来ていたかい?」

“Yes’m,” said Davy with a gulp.

gulp (息を飲む) [動] swallow greedily or in large amounts

「はい」とデイビーは息を飲んで言った。

“All were there—’cept one.”

「みんな来ていました。一人を除いて。」

“Did you say your Golden Text and catechism?”

「黄金聖句と教理問答は言ったのかい?」

“Yes’m.”

yes (はい) [間] a word used to express agreement or acceptance

「はい」

“Did you put your collection in?”

「献金はしたのかい?」

“Yes’m.”

「はい」

“Was Mrs. Malcolm MacPherson in church?”

Mrs. Malcolm MacPherson (マルコム・マクファーソン夫人) [名] the wife of Malcolm MacPherson

「マルコム・マクファーソン夫人は教会にいたかい?」

“I don’t know.”

don't know (知りません) [動] be not aware of

「知りません」

This, at least, was the truth, thought wretched Davy.

少なくともこれは真実だ、と惨めなデイビーは思った。

“Was the Ladies’ Aid announced for next week?”

Ladies' Aid (婦人会) [名] a group of women who provide help to those in need

「来週の婦人会は告知されたかい?」

“Yes’m”—quakingly.

quakingly (震えながら) [副] in a trembling manner

「はい」震えながら。

“Was prayer-meeting?”

prayer-meeting (祈祷会) [名] a meeting for worship and prayer

「祈祷会は?」

“I—I don’t know.”

「よ、わかりません」

“You should know.

「知っておくべきだ。

You should listen more attentively to the announcements.

attentively (注意深く) [副] taking care to notice or attend to details

announcement (お知らせ) [名] a public and formal statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention

もっと注意深くお知らせを聞くべきだ。

What was Mr. Harvey’s text?”

Mr. Harvey (ハーヴェイ氏) [名] a man

ハーヴェイ氏のテキストは何だった?」

Davy took a frantic gulp of water and swallowed it and the last protest of conscience together.

take a gulp (飲み込む) [動] swallow a large mouthful of liquid

frantic (必死の) [形] wildly excited or agitated

protest (抵抗) [名] an expression or declaration of objection, by words or by actions, to particular events, policies or situations

デイビーは必死に水を飲み込み、良心の最後の抵抗も一緒に飲み込んだ。

He glibly recited an old Golden Text learned several weeks ago.

recite (暗唱する) [動] repeat aloud from memory

several weeks ago (数週間前) [名] a period of time in the past

彼は数週間前に覚えた古い黄金律をすらすらと暗唱した。

Fortunately Mrs. Lynde now stopped questioning him;

fortunately (幸いにも) [副] luckily

question (質問する) [動] ask a question

幸いにも、リンデ夫人は彼に質問するのをやめた。

but Davy did not enjoy his dinner.

しかし、デイビーは夕食を楽しむことができなかった。

He could only eat one helping of pudding.

helping (1人前) [名] a portion of food served to one person

pudding (プリン) [名] a dessert made of milk, sugar, and other ingredients

彼はプリンを1つしか食べることができなかった。

“What’s the matter with you?” demanded justly astonished Mrs. Lynde.

justly (驚いて) [副] in a fair and just way

astonish (驚く) [動] surprise greatly

「どうしたの?」とリンデ夫人は驚いて尋ねた。

“Are you sick?”

be sick (具合が悪い) [動] to be ill or unwell

「具合が悪いの?」

“No,” muttered Davy.

mutter (つぶやく) [動] say something in a low voice

「いいえ」とデイビーはつぶやいた。

“You look pale. You’d better keep out of the sun this afternoon,” admonished Mrs. Lynde.

look pale (顔色が悪い) [動] to have a pale complexion

keep out of (避ける) [動] to avoid or stay away from

admonish (忠告する) [動] to warn or reprimand someone firmly

「顔色が悪いよ。今日の午後は日差しを避けた方がいいよ」とリンデ夫人は忠告した。

“Do you know how many lies you told Mrs. Lynde?” asked Dora reproachfully, as soon as they were alone after dinner.

lie (嘘) [名] a false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive; an intentional untruth; a falsehood

「リンデ夫人にどれだけ嘘をついたか分かってる?」夕食後二人きりになるとすぐに、ドラは非難するように尋ねた。

Davy, goaded to desperation, turned fiercely.

goad (駆り立てる) [動] to urge or stimulate into action

desperation (絶望) [名] the complete loss or absence of hope

デイビーは、絶望に駆り立てられて、激しく振り返った。

“I don’t know and I don’t care,” he said.

don't care (気にしない) [動] be not concerned about

「知らないし、気にしない」と彼は言った。

“You just shut up, Dora Keith.”

shut up (黙れ) [動] be quiet; stop talking

Dora Keith (ドラ・キース) [名] a character in the story

「黙れ、ドラ・キース」

Then poor Davy betook himself to a secluded retreat behind the woodpile to think over the way of transgressors.

betake oneself (行く) [動] go

secluded (隠れた) [形] shut off or hidden from view

retreat (隠れ家) [名] a place of refuge or privacy

それから、かわいそうなデイビーは、罪人の道について考えるために、薪の山の後ろの隠れ家に行った。

Green Gables was wrapped in darkness and silence when Anne reached home.

アンが家に着いた時、グリーン・ゲイブルズは暗闇と静寂に包まれていた。

She lost no time going to bed, for she was very tired and sleepy.

lose no time (すぐに) [動] do something immediately

be tired (疲れている) [動] feel a need to rest or sleep

be sleepy (眠い) [動] ready or inclined to sleep

彼女はすぐにベッドに行った。とても疲れていて眠かったからだ。

There had been several Avonlea jollifications the preceding week, involving rather late hours.

jollification (楽しい催し) [名] a merry celebration

前の週には、かなり遅い時間まで続く、いくつかの楽しい催しがアヴォンリーで行われていた。

Anne’s head was hardly on her pillow before she was half asleep;

hardly (かろうじて) [副] barely; scarcely

asleep (眠っている) [形] in or into a state of sleep

アンは枕に頭を置くか置かないうちに、もう半分眠っていた。

but just then her door was softly opened and a pleading voice said, “Anne.”

just then (ちょうどその時) [副] at that very moment

pleading (懇願するような) [形] expressing an earnest request

ちょうどその時、彼女の部屋のドアがそっと開き、懇願するような声が「アン」と呼んだ。

Anne sat up drowsily.

アンは眠そうに起き上がった。

“Davy, is that you?

「デイビー、あなたなの?

What is the matter?”

どうしたの?」

A white-clad figure flung itself across the floor and on to the bed.

white-clad (白い服を着た) [形] wearing white clothes

fling (飛び乗る) [動] move or cause to move with a sudden and violent movement

白い服を着た人影が床を横切ってベッドに飛び乗った。

“Anne,” sobbed Davy, getting his arms about her neck.

sob (すすり泣く) [動] cry with short convulsive gasps

get (回す) [動] move into a specified position

「アン」デイビーは彼女の首に腕を回してすすり泣いた。

“I’m awful glad you’re home.

「あなたが帰って来てくれてとても嬉しい。

I couldn’t go to sleep till I’d told somebody.”

誰かに話すまで眠れなかったんだ。」

“Told somebody what?”

「誰かに何を話す?」

“How mis’rubul I am.”

mis'rubul (不幸な) [形] unfortunate; unlucky

「なんて私は不幸なんだろう。」

“Why are you miserable, dear?”

「どうして不幸なの、あなた?」

“’Cause I was so bad today, Anne.

「だって、今日私はとても悪かったんだ、アン。

Oh, I was awful bad—badder’n I’ve ever been yet.”

ああ、私はひどく悪かったんだ、今までで一番悪かったんだ。」

“What did you do?”

「何をしたの?」

“Oh, I’m afraid to tell you.

be afraid to (怖い) [動] be scared to

「ああ、言うのが怖い。

You’ll never like me again, Anne.

never (もう) [副] at no time in the past or future; on no occasion; not ever

アン、もう私を好きになってくれないだろう。

I couldn’t say my prayers tonight.

今夜は祈りの言葉を唱えることができなかった。

I couldn’t tell God what I’d done.

神様に自分のしたことを告げることができなかった。

I was ’shamed to have Him know.”

be ashamed (恥ずかしい) [動] feel ashamed

have (知られるのが) [動] experience or undergo

神様に知られるのが恥ずかしかった。」

“But He knew anyway, Davy.”

「でも、神様はとにかく知っていたよ、デイビー。」

“That’s what Dora said.

「ドラもそう言った。

But I thought p’raps He mightn’t have noticed just at the time.

at the time (その時) [名] the time when something happens or happened

でも、神様はちょうどその時は気づかなかったかもしれないと思ったんだ。

Anyway, I’d rather tell you first.”

とにかく、まず君に話したいんだ。」

“What is it you did?”

「何をしたの?」

Out it all came in a rush.

out (どっと) [副] in a rush

すべてがどっとあふれ出た。

“I run away from Sunday School—and went fishing with the Cottons—and I told ever so many whoppers to Mrs. Lynde—oh! ’most half a dozen—and—and—I—I said a swear word, Anne—a pretty near swear word, anyhow—and I called God names.”

run away (逃げ出す) [動] leave a place or situation in a hurry

whopper (嘘) [名] a very big lie

Lynde (リンド夫人) [名] a woman

「日曜学校から逃げ出して、コットン家と釣りに行ったんだ。それから、リンド夫人に嘘をたくさんついちゃった。ああ! 半ダースくらい。それから、それから、私、私、私は、誓いの言葉を言っちゃったんだ、アン。とにかく、誓いの言葉に近い言葉を。それから、神様を悪く言っちゃったんだ。」

There was silence.

沈黙が続いた。

Davy didn’t know what to make of it.

make of (理解する) [動] to form an opinion or judgment about

デイビーはそれをどう理解していいかわからなかった。

Was Anne so shocked that she never would speak to him again?

be shocked (ショックを受ける) [動] be surprised and upset

アンはショックでもう二度と彼と口をきかないだろう。

“Anne, what are you going to do to me?” he whispered.

「アン、私に何をするつもり?」彼はささやいた。

“Nothing, dear. You’ve been punished already, I think.”

「何もしないよ、ダーリン。あなたはもう罰せられてると思うよ」

“No, I haven’t. Nothing’s been done to me.”

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

「いいえ、まだ。何もされてないよ」

“You’ve been very unhappy ever since you did wrong, haven’t you?”

do wrong (悪いことをする) [動] commit a crime or other offense

haven't you (でしょう) [助] used in speech as a tag question, especially when the speaker expects the listener to agree

「あなたは悪いことをしてからずっと不幸だったでしょう?」

“You bet!” said Davy emphatically.

you bet (もちろん) [間] you can be sure of it

emphatically (強調して) [副] in a forceful and definite manner

「もちろん!」デイビーは強調して言った。

“That was your conscience punishing you, Davy.”

「それはあなたの良心があなたを罰していたんですよ、デイビー」

“What’s my conscience? I want to know.”

「良心って何? 知りたいな」

“It’s something in you, Davy, that always tells you when you are doing wrong and makes you unhappy if you persist in doing it.

wrong (間違った) [形] not correct or right

persist (続ける) [動] continue to exist or occur

「それはあなたの中にあるもので、デイビー、あなたが間違ったことをしている時にいつもあなたに教えてくれるもので、あなたがそれをし続けるとあなたを不幸にするものです。

Haven’t you noticed that?”

あなたはそれに気が付かなかった?」

“Yes, but I didn’t know what it was.

know (分かる) [動] be aware of; be informed about

「はい、でもそれが何だか分かりませんでした。

I wish I didn’t have it.

それがなければいいのに。

I’d have lots more fun.

have lots more fun (もっと楽しい) [動] have a lot of fun

もっと楽しいのに。

Where is my conscience, Anne?

私の良心はどこにあるの、アン?

I want to know.

知りたいよ。

Is it in my stomach?”

stomach (胃) [名] the organ in the body that breaks down food

私の胃の中にあるの?」

“No, it’s in your soul,” answered Anne, thankful for the darkness, since gravity must be preserved in serious matters.

gravity (真面目さ) [名] the quality of being serious or solemn

「いいえ、それはあなたの魂の中にあります」とアンは答えた。真面目な問題では真面目さを保たなければならないので、暗闇に感謝した。

“I s’pose I can’t get clear of it then,” said Davy with a sigh.

get clear of (逃れる) [動] to get away from or avoid something

「それなら、私はそれから逃れられないと思う」とデイビーはため息をつきながら言った。

“Are you going to tell Marilla and Mrs. Lynde on me, Anne?”

「マリラとリンド夫人に私のことを言うつもりなの、アン?」

“No, dear, I’m not going to tell any one.

「いいえ、誰にも言いません。

You are sorry you were naughty, aren’t you?”

naughty (いたずら) [形] (of a child) badly behaved

あなたはいたずらしたことを後悔しているでしょう?」

“You bet!”

「もちろん!」

“And you’ll never be bad like that again.”

「そして、二度とこんな悪いことはしないよね。」

“No, but—” added Davy cautiously, “I might be bad some other way.”

cautiously (慎重に) [副] in a careful manner

「いいえ、でも」デイビーは慎重に付け加えた。「他の方法で悪いことをするかもしれない。」

“You won’t say naughty words, or run away on Sundays, or tell falsehoods to cover up your sins?”

cover up (隠す) [動] hide or conceal

「いたずらをしたり、日曜日に逃げ出したり、自分の罪を隠すために嘘をついたりすることはないよね?」

“No. It doesn’t pay,” said Davy.

「いいえ。そんなことはしない」とデイビーは言った。

“Well, Davy, just tell God you are sorry and ask Him to forgive you.”

sorry (ごめんなさい) [形] feeling regret or guilt

「そうね、デイビー、神様にごめんなさいと言って、許しを請いなさい。」

“Have you forgiven me, Anne?”

「私を許してくれたの、アン?」

“Yes, dear.”

yes (ええ) [副] used to give a positive response

「ええ、そうよ。」

“Then,” said Davy joyously, “I don’t care much whether God does or not.”

joyously (嬉しそうに) [副] in a joyous manner

「それなら」とデイビーは嬉しそうに言った、「神様が許そうと許すまいと、あまり気にしないよ。」

“Davy!”

「デイビー!」

“Oh—I’ll ask Him—I’ll ask Him,” said Davy quickly, scrambling off the bed, convinced by Anne’s tone that he must have said something dreadful.

quickly (素早く) [副] at a fast pace

scramble (降りる) [動] move or climb quickly and awkwardly

「ああ、神様にお願いするよ、神様にお願いするよ」とデイビーは素早くベッドから降りて言った。アンの口調から、何か恐ろしいことを言ったに違いないと確信したのだ。

“I don’t mind asking Him, Anne.—Please, God, I’m awful sorry I behaved bad today and I’ll try to be good on Sundays always and please forgive me.—There now, Anne.”

mind (かまう) [動] object to or dislike

「神様にお願いするのはかまわないよ、アン。神様、今日悪いことをして本当にごめんなさい。日曜日はいつもいい子にするから、どうか許してください。ほら、アン。」

“Well, now, run off to bed like a good boy.”

run off (行く) [動] leave quickly

「さあ、いい子だからベッドに行きなさい。」

“All right. Say, I don’t feel mis’rubul any more. I feel fine.

all right (わかった) [副] yes; okay

「わかった。ねえ、もう不幸な気分じゃないよ。気分がいいよ。

Good night.”

good night (おやすみ) [名] a farewell said at night

おやすみ。」

“Good night.”

「おやすみ。」

Anne slipped down on her pillows with a sigh of relief.

slip down (横たわる) [動] move or cause to move smoothly and quickly

アンは安堵のため息をつきながら枕に横たわった。

Oh—how sleepy—she was!

ああ、なんて眠いんだろう!

In another second—

another (次の) [形] an additional; one more

次の瞬間にはー

“Anne!” Davy was back again by her bed.

「アン!」デイビーがまたベッドに戻ってきた。

Anne dragged her eyes open.

drag (無理やり開ける) [動] pull or move with difficulty or effort

アンは無理やり目を開けた。

“What is it now, dear?” she asked, trying to keep a note of impatience out of her voice.

what is it (なによ) [名] what is the matter

keep (表れないように) [動] continue to have, hold, or maintain

impatience (苛立ち) [名] the quality of being impatient

「今度はなによ、デイビー?」彼女は声に苛立ちが表れないように努めながら尋ねた。

“Anne, have you ever noticed how Mr. Harrison spits?

spit (つばを吐く) [動] eject saliva from the mouth

「アン、ハリソンさんがどんなにつばを吐くか気づいたことある?

Do you s’pose, if I practice hard, I can learn to spit just like him?”

私が一生懸命練習したら、彼みたいにつばを吐けるようになると思う?」

Anne sat up.

アンは起き上がった。

“Davy Keith,” she said, “go straight to your bed and don’t let me catch you out of it again tonight! Go, now!”

Davy Keith (デイビー・キース) [名] a character in the story

go straight to (すぐに行く) [動] go directly to

out of (出ている) [前] not in

「デイビー・キース」彼女は言った。「すぐにベッドに入りなさい。今夜はもうベッドから出ているところを見たら承知しないよ! 行きなさい、今すぐ!」

Davy went, and stood not upon the order of his going.

stand (守る) [動] be in a position or attitude of readiness

order (順番) [名] a state of peace, lawfulness, and obedience to authority

デイビーは行き、行く順番を守らなかった。

Chapter: XIV The Summons

summon (召喚) [動] authoritatively or urgently call on (someone) to be present

第14章召喚

Anne was sitting with Ruby Gillis in the Gillis’ garden after the day had crept lingeringly through it and was gone.

Gillis (ギリス) [名] a family name

creep (這う) [動] move slowly and carefully, especially in order to avoid being seen or heard

linger (ぐずぐずする) [動] be slow or reluctant to leave

be gone (去る) [動] leave a place

アンは、日がゆっくりと庭を這い回り、去った後、ギリス家の庭でルビー・ギリスと一緒に座っていた。

It had been a warm, smoky summer afternoon.

smoky (煙った) [形] filled with smoke

暖かく、煙った夏の午後だった。

The world was in a splendor of out-flowering.

splendor (壮麗さ) [名] the state or quality of being splendid; magnificence

out-flowering (花盛り) [名] the state of being in bloom

世界は花盛りの壮麗さの中にあった。

The idle valleys were full of hazes.

idle (のどかな) [形] not working or active

haze (霞) [名] a small particle of dust, smoke, or mist in the air that makes it difficult to see clearly

のどかな谷は霞でいっぱいだった。

The woodways were pranked with shadows and the fields with the purple of the asters.

woodway (森の小道) [名] a path through a wood

prank (彩る) [動] decorate or embellish

aster (アスター) [名] a plant of the daisy family, typically with purple or pink flowers

森の小道は影で、野原は紫色のアスターの花で彩られていた。

Anne had given up a moonlight drive to the White Sands beach that she might spend the evening with Ruby.

beach (海岸) [名] an area of land beside the sea or a lake that is covered with sand or pebbles

アンはルビーと夜を過ごすためにホワイトサンズの海岸への月明かりのドライブを諦めた。

She had so spent many evenings that summer, although she often wondered what good it did any one, and sometimes went home deciding that she could not go again.

decide (決めて) [動] reach or come to a decision about something

彼女はその夏、何度もそんな夜を過ごしたが、それが誰にとってどんな利益があるのか疑問に思うこともしばしばで、もう二度と行かないと決めて帰宅することもあった。

Ruby grew paler as the summer waned;

grow paler (青白くなっていく) [動] become paler

wane (終わりに近づく) [動] decrease in size, amount, or intensity

夏が終わりに近づくにつれてルビーは青白くなっていった。

the White Sands school was given up—“her father thought it better that she shouldn’t teach till New Year’s”—and the fancy work she loved oftener and oftener fell from hands grown too weary for it.

New Year's (新年) [名] the first day of the year

oftener (何度も) [副] more often

weary (疲れ果てた) [形] very tired

ホワイトサンズの学校は諦められたー「彼女の父親は新年まで教えるべきではないと思った」ーそして彼女が愛した手芸は、あまりにも疲れ果てた手から何度も何度も落ちた。

But she was always gay, always hopeful, always chattering and whispering of her beaux, and their rivalries and despairs.

hopeful (希望に満ちた) [形] feeling or showing hope

しかし、彼女はいつも陽気で、いつも希望に満ち、いつも自分の恋人やその恋敵や絶望についておしゃべりしたり、ささやいたりしていた。

It was this that made Anne’s visits hard for her.

hard (つらい) [形] not easy; difficult

それがアンの訪問を彼女にとってつらくさせた。

What had once been silly or amusing was gruesome, now;

amusing (面白い) [形] causing laughter or providing entertainment

かつて愚かで面白かったことが今では恐ろしい。

it was death peering through a wilful mask of life.

peer (覗く) [動] look intently or with difficulty

mask (仮面) [名] a covering for all or part of the face

それは人生の強固な仮面を通して覗く死だった。

Yet Ruby seemed to cling to her, and never let her go until she had promised to come again soon.

let go (行かせる) [動] allow to leave

それでもルビーは彼女にしがみつくようで、すぐにまた来ると約束するまで彼女を行かせなかった。

Mrs. Lynde grumbled about Anne’s frequent visits, and declared she would catch consumption;

grumble (不平を言う) [動] complain or protest about something in a bad-tempered but subdued way

リンド夫人はアンの頻繁な訪問について不平を言い、結核にかかるだろうと断言した。

even Marilla was dubious.

dubious (疑わしい) [形] doubtful; questionable

マリラでさえ疑わしかった。

“Every time you go to see Ruby you come home looking tired out,” she said.

every time (毎回) [副] on each occasion

come home (帰ってくる) [動] return home

look tired out (疲れ果てて見える) [動] appear exhausted

「ルビーに会いに行くたびに疲れ果てて帰ってくる」と彼女は言った。

“It’s so very sad and dreadful,” said Anne in a low tone.

「とても悲しくて恐ろしい」とアンは低い声で言った。

“Ruby doesn’t seem to realize her condition in the least.

realize (理解する) [動] be fully aware of

condition (状態) [名] the state of something

least (少しも) [副] to the smallest extent or degree

「ルビーは自分の状態を少しも理解していないようね。

And yet I somehow feel she needs help—craves it—and I want to give it to her and can’t.

and yet (それでも) [接] nevertheless; even so

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

crave (切望する) [動] feel a powerful desire for

それでも彼女には助けが必要だと感じているの。彼女は助けを切望している。私は彼女に助けを与えたいのにできない。

All the time I’m with her I feel as if I were watching her struggle with an invisible foe—trying to push it back with such feeble resistance as she has.

invisible (目に見えない) [形] unable to be seen

foe (敵) [名] a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something

feeble (弱々しい) [形] lacking in strength or power

resistance (抵抗) [名] the refusal to accept or comply with something

彼女と一緒にいる間はずっと、彼女が目に見えない敵と戦っているように感じるの。彼女の弱々しい抵抗で敵を押し返そうとしているように。

That is why I come home tired.”

だから私は疲れて帰ってくるのよ。」

But tonight Anne did not feel this so keenly.

keenly (強く) [副] in a way that is intense or sharp

しかし今夜はアンはそれをそれほど強く感じなかった。

Ruby was strangely quiet.

strangely (妙に) [副] in a way that is unusual or unexpected

ルビーは妙に静かだった。

She said not a word about parties and drives and dresses and “fellows.”

彼女はパーティーやドライブやドレスや「男」については一言も言わなかった。

She lay in the hammock, with her untouched work beside her, and a white shawl wrapped about her thin shoulders.

hammock (ハンモック) [名] a swinging couch or bed of canvas or of netting suspended between two points

untouched (手つかず) [形] not handled or disturbed

wrap (巻き付ける) [動] wind or fold around something

彼女は手つかずの仕事の横でハンモックに横たわり、白いショールを細い肩に巻き付けていた。

Her long yellow braids of hair—how Anne had envied those beautiful braids in old schooldays!—lay on either side of her.

yellow (黄色い) [形] of the color intermediate between green and orange in the spectrum

braid (三つ編み) [名] a length of hair made up of three or more interlaced strands

envy (羨ましく思う) [動] feel resentful or jealous of

彼女の長い黄色い三つ編みは、アンが昔の学生時代にどれほどその美しい三つ編みを羨ましく思っていたことか! 彼女の両側に横たわっていた。

She had taken the pins out—they made her head ache, she said.

彼女はピンを抜いていた、頭が痛くなるからだと彼女は言った。

The hectic flush was gone for the time, leaving her pale and childlike.

hectic (高熱の) [形] having or showing signs of hectic fever

flush (紅潮) [名] a redness of the face

be gone (消える) [動] disappear

leave (なる) [動] cause to be in a specified state

childlike (子供のような) [形] having the characteristics of a child

高熱の紅潮はしばらく消え、彼女は青白く子供のようになっていた。

The moon rose in the silvery sky, empearling the clouds around her.

silvery (銀色の) [形] having a color or luster like that of silver

empearl (真珠色に染める) [動] make pearly

月が銀色の空に昇り、周りの雲を真珠色に染めた。

Below, the pond shimmered in its hazy radiance.

below (下では) [副] in or to a lower place

hazy (かすんだ) [形] unclear or confused

下では、池がかすんだ輝きの中できらめいていた。

Just beyond the Gillis homestead was the church, with the old graveyard beside it.

just beyond (すぐ向こう) [副] a short distance away

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

ギリスの農場のすぐ向こうには教会があり、その横には古い墓地があった。

The moonlight shone on the white stones, bringing them out in clear-cut relief against the dark trees behind.

bring out (浮かび上がらせる) [動] cause to become apparent or prominent

clear-cut (くっきりとした) [形] sharply defined

relief (浮き彫り) [名] a projection from a flat surface

月明かりが白い石を照らし、後ろの暗い木々を背景にそれらをくっきりと浮かび上がらせていた。

“How strange the graveyard looks by moonlight!” said Ruby suddenly.

strange (不思議な) [形] unusual or surprising in a way that is unsettling or hard to understand

「月明かりの墓地って、なんて不思議なんだろう!」とルビーが突然言った。

“How ghostly!” she shuddered.

ghostly (幽霊みたい) [形] resembling or characteristic of a ghost

shudder (身震いする) [動] tremble or shiver

「なんて幽霊みたい!」彼女は身震いした。

“Anne, it won’t be long now before I’ll be lying over there.

「アン、私があそこに横たわるのも、もうすぐだ。

You and Diana and all the rest will be going about, full of life—and I’ll be there—in the old graveyard—dead!”

go about (動き回る) [動] move from place to place

あなたやダイアナや他のみんなは、元気に動き回っているだろうけど、私はあそこにいるのよ、古い墓場に、死んで!」

The surprise of it bewildered Anne.

bewilder (当惑させる) [動] confuse or puzzle utterly

その驚きにアンは当惑した。

For a few moments she could not speak.

for a few moments (しばらくの間) [名] a short period of time

しばらくの間、彼女は話すことができなかった。

“You know it’s so, don’t you?” said Ruby insistently.

don't you (そうでしょう) [他] used in speech as a way of inviting agreement

insistently (しつこく) [副] in a persistent and urgent way

「そうでしょう?」とルビーはしつこく言った。

“Yes, I know,” answered Anne in a low tone.

「ええ、そうね」とアンは低い声で答えた。

“Dear Ruby, I know.”

dear (ルビー) [名] a person who is loved or liked very much

「ルビー、そうね」

“Everybody knows it,” said Ruby bitterly.

bitterly (苦々しく) [副] in a bitter manner

「誰もが知っているよ」とルビーは苦々しく言った。

“I know it—I’ve known it all summer, though I wouldn’t give in.

「わかってるよ、夏の間ずっとわかっていたの、でも認めたくなかった。

And, oh, Anne”—she reached out and caught Anne’s hand pleadingly, impulsively—“I don’t want to die.

reach out (手を伸ばす) [動] stretch out one's hand

catch (つかむ) [動] to grab or seize

ああ、アン」彼女は手を伸ばしてアンの手をつかみ、懇願するように、衝動的に言った。「死にたくないよ。

I’m afraid to die.”

死ぬのが怖い」

“Why should you be afraid, Ruby?”

「どうして怖いの、ルビー?」

asked Anne quietly.

アンは静かに尋ねた。

“Because—because—oh, I’m not afraid but that I’ll go to heaven, Anne. I’m a church member.

「だって、だって、ああ、天国に行けないのが怖いわけじゃないよ、アン。私は教会員よ。

But—it’ll be all so different.

でも、すべてがとても違うでしょう。

I think—and think—and I get so frightened—and—and—homesick.

frightened (怖くなる) [形] afraid or anxious

homesick (ホームシックになる) [形] unhappy and missing your home and family

考えて、考えて、とても怖くなって、そして、そして、ホームシックになるの。

Heaven must be very beautiful, of course, the Bible says so—but, Anne, it won’t be what ’ve been used to.”

be used to (慣れ親しむ) [動] be familiar with

天国はとても美しいはずよ、もちろん、聖書にはそう書いてあるけど、でも、アン、私が慣れ親しんだ場所とは違うのよ。」

Through Anne’s mind drifted an intrusive recollection of a funny story she had heard Philippa Gordon tell—the story of some old man who had said very much the same thing about the world to come.

intrusive (おかしな) [形] causing disruption or annoyance

world (来世) [名] the earth and all its countries and peoples

アンの頭の中を、フィリッパ・ゴードンから聞いたおかしな話が浮かんだ。来世について、これとほとんど同じことを言った老人の話だった。

It had sounded funny then—she remembered how she and Priscilla had laughed over it.

then (その時) [副] at that time

その時はおかしく聞こえたのだった。彼女とプリシラがその話を聞いてどんなに笑ったか覚えている。

But it did not seem in the least humorous now, coming from Ruby’s pale, trembling lips.

not seem in the least (少しも~ない) [動] not appear to be at all

humorous (おかしく) [形] causing laughter or amusement

pale (青ざめた) [形] light in color or having little color

trembling (震える) [形] shaking or quivering

しかし、今は、ルビーの青ざめた震える唇から出た言葉は、少しもおかしく聞こえなかった。

It was sad, tragic—and true!

tragic (悲劇的な) [形] causing great suffering, destruction, and distress

それは悲しく、悲劇的で、そして真実だった!

Heaven could not be what Ruby had been used to.

could not (ありえない) [助] be not possible or not able

天国はルビーが慣れ親しんだ場所ではありえない。

There had been nothing in her gay, frivolous life, her shallow ideals and aspirations, to fit her for that great change, or make the life to come seem to her anything but alien and unreal and undesirable.

ideal (理想) [名] a person or thing regarded as perfect

aspiration (願望) [名] a strong desire to achieve something high or great

seem (思えないようにさせる) [動] give the impression or sensation of being

unreal (非現実的な) [形] not real or actual

undesirable (望ましくない) [形] not wanted or desired

彼女の陽気で軽薄な人生、浅はかな理想や願望の中には、彼女をその大きな変化に適応させたり、来るべき人生を彼女にとって異質で非現実的で望ましくないものにしか思えないようにさせるものは何もなかった。

Anne wondered helplessly what she could say that would help her.

アンは、彼女を助けるために何を言えばいいのか、どうしようもなく考えた。

Could she say anything?

彼女は何か言うことができるだろうか?

“I think, Ruby,” she began hesitatingly—for it was difficult for Anne to speak to any one of the deepest thoughts of her heart, or the new ideas that had vaguely begun to shape themselves in her mind, concerning the great mysteries of life here and hereafter, superseding her old childish conceptions, and it was hardest of all to speak of them to such as Ruby Gillis—“I think, perhaps, we have very mistaken ideas about heaven—what it is and what it holds for us.

deep (深い) [形] having a large distance from the top to the bottom

shape (形) [名] the form of something

concern (関する) [動] be about

hereafter (あの世) [副] in the future

supersede (取って代わる) [動] take the place of

conception (考え) [名] the beginning of something

perhaps (おそらく) [副] possibly

mistaken (間違った) [形] wrong

hold (意味) [動] have or contain

「ルビー、私は思うの」彼女はためらいがちに話し始めた。アンにとって、心の奥底にある考えや、この世とあの世の偉大な神秘に関する、漠然と頭の中で形を成し始めた新しい考えを誰かに話すのは難しく、子供じみた古い考えに取って代わるものだったし、ルビー・ギリスのような人に話すのは一番難しかった。「私たちは天国について、それが何で、私たちにとってどんな意味があるのか、とても間違った考えを持っていると思うの。

I don’t think it can be so very different from life here as most people seem to think.

ほとんどの人が思っているように、ここの生活とそれほど違うとは思えないよ。

I believe we’ll just go on living, a good deal as we live here—and be ourselves just the same—only it will be easier to be good and to—follow the highest.

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

be oneself (自分自身である) [動] be one's usual self

just the same (同じように) [副] in the same way

be good (善良である) [動] be kind and generous

the highest (最高のもの) [名] the most important or powerful person or thing

私たちはここで生きているように、ただ生き続けるだろうし、自分自身も同じように、ただ善良であること、そして最高のものに従うことがより簡単になるだけだと信じているよ。

All the hindrances and perplexities will be taken away, and we shall see clearly.

hindrance (障害) [名] something that makes it difficult to do something

perplexity (困惑) [名] a state of confusion or uncertainty

take away (取り除く) [動] remove or take away

すべての障害や困惑が取り除かれ、私たちははっきりと見ることになるでしょう。

Don’t be afraid, Ruby.”

恐れなくていいのよ、ルビー」

“I can’t help it,” said Ruby pitifully.

pitifully (哀れっぽく) [副] in a manner deserving or arousing pity

「仕方がないのよ」とルビーは哀れっぽく言った。

“Even if what you say about heaven is true—and you can’t be sure—it may be only that imagination of yours—it won’t be just the same.

sure (確信) [名] a feeling of confidence and certainty

just (まったく) [副] completely or entirely

same (同じ) [形] being the same as something or someone

「天国についてあなたが言うことが本当だとしても、あなたは確信が持てないし、それはあなたの想像にすぎないかもしれないし、まったく同じではないでしょう。

It can’t be. I want to go on living here.

can't be (ありえない) [動] be impossible

living (住む) [動] have as one's home

ありえないよ。私はここに住み続けたいの。

I’m so young, Anne. I haven’t had my life.

私はとても若いのよ、アン。私は自分の人生を生きていないよ。

I’ve fought so hard to live—and it isn’t any use—I have to die—and leave everything I care for.”

fight (戦う) [動] take part in a violent confrontation

use (役に立つ) [名] the purpose for which something is designed or intended

care for (大切にする) [動] look after and provide for the needs of

私は生きるためにとても一生懸命戦ってきたのに、何の役にも立たない、私は死ななければならない、そして私が大切にしているものすべてを残していかなければならない。」

Anne sat in a pain that was almost intolerable.

pain (苦痛) [名] a highly unpleasant physical sensation caused by illness or injury

アンはほとんど耐えられないほどの苦痛の中に座っていた。

She could not tell comforting falsehoods;

comforting (慰めになる) [形] providing comfort or consolation

falsehood (嘘) [名] an untrue statement

彼女は慰めになるような嘘をつくことはできなかった。

and all that Ruby said was so horribly true.

horribly (恐ろしく) [副] in a shocking or horrifying way

そしてルビーが言ったことはすべて恐ろしいほど真実だった。

She was leaving everything she cared for.

彼女は大切にしているものすべてを残していかなければならない。

She had laid up her treasures on earth only;

lay up (蓄える) [動] to store or save something for future use

treasure (宝物) [名] a quantity of precious metals, gems, or other valuable objects

earth (この世) [名] the planet on which we live

彼女は宝物をこの世にだけ蓄えてきた。

she had lived solely for the little things of life—the things that pass—forgetting the great things that go onward into eternity, bridging the gulf between the two lives and making of death a mere passing from one dwelling to the other—from twilight to unclouded day.

solely (ただ) [副] only

go onward (続く) [動] continue

eternity (永遠) [名] infinite or unending time

bridge (埋める) [動] make a bridge over

gulf (溝) [名] a deep ravine with steep sides

dwelling (住居) [名] a place where someone lives permanently, especially a house

unclouded (雲一つない) [形] free of clouds

彼女は人生の些細なことだけのために生きてきた。永遠に続く偉大なことを忘れ、二つの人生の間の溝を埋め、死をただ一つの住居から別の住居への移行、つまり黄昏から雲一つない日への移行にすぎないものにしてしまう、過ぎ去っていくもののために。

God would take care of her there—Anne believed—she would learn—but now it was no wonder her soul clung, in blind helplessness, to the only things she knew and loved.

blind (盲目的) [形] unable to see

helplessness (無力) [名] the inability to help oneself

神様がそこで彼女の面倒を見てくれるだろう、アンは信じていた、彼女は学ぶだろう、しかし今、彼女の魂が盲目的に無力に、彼女が知っていて愛している唯一のものにしがみついていたのは不思議ではなかった。

Ruby raised herself on her arm and lifted up her bright, beautiful blue eyes to the moonlit skies.

lift up (向ける) [動] direct toward

ルビーは腕で体を起こし、明るく美しい青い目を月明かりの空に向けた。

“I want to live,” she said, in a trembling voice.

「生きたい」と彼女は震える声で言った。

“I want to live like other girls.

「他の女の子みたいに生きたい。

I—I want to be married, Anne—and—and—have little children.

私は、結婚したい、アン、そして、そして、子供が欲しい。

You know I always loved babies, Anne. I couldn’t say this to any one but you.

but (以外) [前] except; other than

アン、私はいつも赤ちゃんが大好きだった。あなた以外には誰にも言えなかった。

I know you understand.

あなたなら分かってくれると思う。

And then poor Herb—he—he loves me and I love him, Anne. The others meant nothing to me, but he does—and if I could live I would be his wife and be so happy.

Herb (ハーブ) [名] a plant used as a flavoring or medicine

そして、かわいそうなハーブ、彼は、彼は私を愛しているし、私も彼を愛している、アン。他の人は私にとって何の意味もなかったけど、彼はそう、もし私が生きることができたら、私は彼の妻になってとても幸せになるだろう。

Oh, Anne, it’s hard.”

ああ、アン、つらい。」

Ruby sank back on her pillows and sobbed convulsively.

sink back (沈み込む) [動] to move or fall back or down

convulsively (激しく) [副] in a violent or uncontrolled manner

ルビーは枕に沈み込み、激しくすすり泣いた。

Anne pressed her hand in an agony of sympathy—silent sympathy, which perhaps helped Ruby more than broken, imperfect words could have done;

press (握りしめる) [動] to hold something firmly

sympathy (共感) [名] the feeling that you care about and are sorry for someone

broken (途切れ途切れの) [形] not working properly

imperfect (不完全な) [形] not perfect

アンは共感の苦しみの中で彼女の手を握りしめた、言葉にならない共感は、おそらく、途切れ途切れの不完全な言葉よりもルビーを助けた。

for presently she grew calmer and her sobs ceased.

presently (やがて) [副] soon; shortly

grow calmer (落ち着きを取り戻す) [動] become calmer

sob (すすり泣き) [名] a convulsive catching of the breath with spasmodic contraction of the throat

やがて彼女は落ち着きを取り戻し、すすり泣きが止まった。

“I’m glad I’ve told you this, Anne,” she whispered.

「アン、あなたに話せてよかった」と彼女はささやいた。

“It has helped me just to say it all out.

「全部話せてよかった。

I’ve wanted to all summer—every time you came.

夏の間ずっと、あなたが来るたびに話したいと思っていたの。

I wanted to talk it over with you—but I couldn’t.

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

あなたと話し合いたいと思っていたの、でもできなかった。

It seemed as if it would make death so sure if I said I was going to die, or if any one else said it or hinted it.

make sure (確実にする) [動] to make certain of something

私が死ぬと言うか、誰かがそう言ったりほのめかしたりしたら、死が確実になるように思えた。

I wouldn’t say it, or even think it.

私はそれを口にすることも、考えることさえもしなかった。

In the daytime, when people were around me and everything was cheerful, it wasn’t so hard to keep from thinking of it.

daytime (昼間) [名] the time of day when it is light

keep from (しないようにする) [動] refrain from doing something

昼間は、周りに人がいて、すべてが明るいので、考えないようにするのはそれほど難しくなかった。

But in the night, when I couldn’t sleep—it was so dreadful, Anne.

でも夜、眠れない時はとても恐ろしかったよ、アン。

I couldn’t get away from it then.

その時は逃れることができなかった。

Death just came and stared me in the face, until I got so frightened I could have screamed.

stare (じっと見つめる) [動] look fixedly or intently

scream (叫ぶ) [動] cry out or say something loudly, as in pain, surprise, or anger

死がやってきて、私の顔をじっと見つめ、私は恐ろしくて叫びそうになった。

“But you won’t be frightened any more, Ruby, will you?

be frightened (怖がる) [動] be afraid of something

any more (もう) [副] no longer; not any longer

will (だよね) [助] used to express a strong request, order, or intention

「でも、もう怖くないよね、ルビー?

You’ll be brave, and believe that all is going to be well with you.”

be brave (勇気を出す) [動] have or show courage

go well (うまくいく) [動] proceed or happen in a satisfactory manner

勇気を出して、すべてうまくいくと信じましょう」

“I’ll try. I’ll think over what you have said, and try to believe it.

think over (よく考える) [動] consider carefully

「やってみます。あなたの言ったことをよく考えて、信じるようにします。

And you’ll come up as often as you can, won’t you, Anne?”

as often as you can (できるだけ) [副] as much as possible

できるだけ来てくれるよね、アン?」

“Yes, dear.”

「ええ、もちろん」

“It—it won’t be very long now, Anne. I feel sure of that.

won't be long (そう長くはない) [動] will not be long

feel sure (確信している) [動] be certain or confident about something

「もう、そう長くはないよ、アン。そう確信しているの。

And I’d rather have you than any one else.

誰よりもあなたにいてほしかったの。

I always liked you best of all the girls I went to school with.

学校の女の子の中では、いつもあなたが一番好きだったよ。

You were never jealous, or mean, like some of them were.

jealous (嫉妬する) [形] feeling or showing an envious resentment of someone or their achievements and advantages

mean (意地悪) [形] unkind or spiteful

あなたは他の子たちみたいに嫉妬したり意地悪したりしなかったよ。

Poor Em White was up to see me yesterday.

Em White (エム・ホワイト) [名] a person's name

up (上) [副] in or to a higher place or position

昨日はかわいそうなエム・ホワイトが私に会いに来てくれたよ。

You remember Em and I were such chums for three years when we went to school?

Em (エム) [名] a person's name

エムと私が学校に通っていた3年間、とても仲が良かったことを覚えている?

And then we quarrelled the time of the school concert.

quarrel (喧嘩する) [動] have an angry argument

そして、学校のコンサートの時に喧嘩したのよ。

We’ve never spoken to each other since.

それ以来、私たちは一度も口をきいていないよ。

Wasn’t it silly?

ばかげたことだったでしょう?

Anything like that seems silly now.

like that (そんな) [形] of that kind

そんなことは今ではばかげたことのように思える。

But Em and I made up the old quarrel yesterday.

make up (仲直りする) [動] become friendly again after a quarrel

でも、エムと私は昨日、昔の喧嘩を仲直りしたの。

She said she’d have spoken years ago, only she thought I wouldn’t. And I never spoke to her because I was sure she wouldn’t speak to me.

year ago (何年も前) [名] the year before the present year

彼女は、何年も前に話しかけたんだけど、私が話しかけないと思ったんだって。私は彼女が私に話しかけないだろうと確信していたので、彼女に話しかけたことは一度もなかった。

Isn’t it strange how people misunderstand each other, Anne?”

misunderstand (誤解する) [動] fail to understand correctly

人々が互いに誤解し合うのは不思議なことではないでしょうか、アン?」

“Most of the trouble in life comes from misunderstanding, I think,” said Anne.

come from (生じる) [動] have as a cause or source

misunderstanding (誤解) [名] a failure to understand something correctly

「人生のトラブルのほとんどは誤解から生じると思う」とアンは言った。

“I must go now, Ruby.

「もう行かなくちゃ、ルビー。

It’s getting late—and you shouldn’t be out in the damp.”

be out (外にいる) [動] be outside

damp (湿気) [名] moisture or slight wetness

遅くなってきたし、湿気のあるところにいちゃいけないよ」

“You’ll come up soon again.”

soon (すぐに) [副] in a short time; quickly

「またすぐに来てくれるよね」

“Yes, very soon. And if there’s anything I can do to help you I’ll be so glad.”

「そう、すぐにね。何か手伝えることがあったら、喜んでするよ」

“I know. You have helped me already.

「わかってる。あなたはすでに私を助けてくれたよ。

Nothing seems quite so dreadful now.

今は何もそれほど恐ろしく思えない。

Good night, Anne.”

おやすみ、アン」

“Good night, dear.”

「おやすみ、あなた」

Anne walked home very slowly in the moonlight.

アンは月明かりの中をゆっくりと家に向かって歩いた。

The evening had changed something for her.

その夜は彼女にとって何かが変わった。

Life held a different meaning, a deeper purpose.

hold (持つ) [動] have or possess

different (違った) [形] not the same

meaning (意味) [名] what is meant by a word, text, concept, or action

deeper (より深い) [形] extending far down from the top or surface

purpose (目的) [名] the intention to do something

人生は違った意味、より深い目的を持つようになった。

On the surface it would go on just the same;

on the surface (表面的には) [副] in appearance only

just the same (全く同じように) [副] in the same way as before

表面的には全く同じように続くだろう。

but the deeps had been stirred.

deep (深いところ) [名] the deepest part of something

stir (かき混ぜる) [動] move or cause to move slightly

しかし、深いところでは何かがかき混ぜられた。

It must not be with her as with poor butterfly Ruby.

butterfly (蝶々) [名] an insect with two pairs of large wings that are covered with tiny scales

哀れな蝶々のようなルビーと同じになってはいけない。

When she came to the end of one life it must not be to face the next with the shrinking terror of something wholly different—something for which accustomed thought and ideal and aspiration had unfitted her.

come to the end of (終わりを迎える) [動] reach the end of

face (直面する) [動] be confronted with

shrink (縮み上がる) [動] become or make smaller

wholly (全く) [副] completely

accustomed (慣れ親しんだ) [形] familiar through use or experience

人生の終わりを迎えた時、全く違う何か、慣れ親しんだ考えや理想や熱望が彼女を不適合にしてしまった何かに対する恐怖に縮み上がって次の人生に直面するなんてことがあってはならない。

The little things of life, sweet and excellent in their place, must not be the things lived for;

little thing (些細なこと) [名] something that is not important

excellent (素晴らしい) [形] extremely good

must not (すべきではない) [助] be not allowed to

人生の些細なこと、それ自体は甘美で素晴らしいことだが、それだけのために生きるべきではない。

the highest must be sought and followed;

highest (最高) [形] of the greatest vertical extent

seek (探し求める) [動] try to obtain or achieve

最高のものを探し求め、従わなければならない。

the life of heaven must be begun here on earth.

天国の生活はここ地上で始めなければならない。

That good night in the garden was for all time.

for all time (永遠に) [副] forever; for all eternity

庭でのあのおやすみは永遠のものだった。

Anne never saw Ruby in life again.

アンは二度とルビーに会うことはなかった。

The next night the A.V.I.S. gave a farewell party to Jane Andrews before her departure for the West.

the next night (次の夜) [名] the night after the present one

the West (西部) [名] the western part of a country or region

次の夜、A.V.I.S.は西部へ出発するジェーン・アンドリュースのために送別会を開いた。

And, while light feet danced and bright eyes laughed and merry tongues chattered, there came a summons to a soul in Avonlea that might not be disregarded or evaded.

summons (召喚状) [名] an order to appear in a court of law

disregard (無視する) [動] ignore intentionally

evade (回避する) [動] escape or avoid, especially by guile or trickery

そして、軽やかな足が踊り、輝く目が笑い、陽気な舌がしゃべっている間に、無視することも回避することもできない召喚状がアヴォンリーにある魂に届いた。

The next morning the word went from house to house that Ruby Gillis was dead.

the next morning (翌朝) [名] the morning of the day after the present day

go from house to house (家から家へと伝わる) [動] spread from one house to another

be dead (死んだ) [動] no longer alive

翌朝、ルビー・ギリスが死んだという知らせが家から家へと伝わった。

She had died in her sleep, painlessly and calmly, and on her face was a smile—as if, after all, death had come as a kindly friend to lead her over the threshold, instead of the grisly phantom she had dreaded.

painlessly (痛みもなく) [副] without pain

kindly (親切な) [形] showing a friendly, generous, or warmhearted nature

lead (導く) [動] show the way to someone or something

threshold (敷居) [名] the strip of wood or stone forming the bottom of a doorway

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

彼女は眠っている間に痛みもなく穏やかに死んでいて、顔には微笑みを浮かべていた。まるで、死は彼女が恐れていた恐ろしい幻影ではなく、彼女を敷居を越えて導く親切な友人としてやってきたかのようだった。

Mrs. Rachel Lynde said emphatically after the funeral that Ruby Gillis was the handsomest corpse she ever laid eyes on.

funeral (葬儀) [名] the ceremony of burying or cremating a dead person

handsomest (一番美しい) [形] very good-looking

corpse (死体) [名] a dead body, especially of a human being

レイチェル・リンド夫人は葬儀の後、ルビー・ギリスは今まで見た中で一番美しい死体だったと強調して言った。

Her loveliness, as she lay, white-clad, among the delicate flowers that Anne had placed about her, was remembered and talked of for years in Avonlea.

loveliness (愛らしさ) [名] the quality of being beautiful or attractive

白い服を着て、アンが周りに置いた繊細な花々の中に横たわる彼女の愛らしさは、アヴォンリーで何年も語り継がれた。

Ruby had always been beautiful;

be beautiful (美しい) [動] having beauty; possessing qualities that give great pleasure or satisfaction to see, hear, think about, etc.

ルビーはいつも美しかった。

but her beauty had been of the earth, earthy;

earthy (土臭い) [形] of or relating to the earth or to earthly life

しかし、彼女の美しさは地上のもの、土臭いものだった。

it had had a certain insolent quality in it, as if it flaunted itself in the beholder’s eye;

flaunt (誇示する) [動] display ostentatiously

beholder (見る人) [名] a person who looks at something

まるで見る人の目に自分を誇示するかのような、ある種の傲慢な性質があった。

spirit had never shone through it, intellect had never refined it.

intellect (知性) [名] the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills

refine (洗練する) [動] make more elegant, cultured, or polished

精神が輝いたことも、知性が洗練されたこともなかった。

But death had touched it and consecrated it, bringing out delicate modelings and purity of outline never seen before—doing what life and love and great sorrow and deep womanhood joys might have done for Ruby.

touch (触れる) [動] come into or be in contact with

consecrate (神聖にする) [動] make or declare sacred

bring out (もたらす) [動] cause to be made available

modeling (造形) [名] the creation of a representation of something

purity (純粋さ) [名] the quality or condition of being pure

outline (輪郭) [名] a line that marks the outer limits of an object

しかし、死がそれに触れ、それを神聖なものとし、これまで見られなかった繊細な造形と輪郭の純粋さをもたらした。人生と愛と大きな悲しみと深い女性の喜びがルビーに与えたかもしれないことをしたのだ。

Anne, looking down through a mist of tears, at her old playfellow, thought she saw the face God had meant Ruby to have, and remembered it so always.

look down (見下ろす) [動] direct one's gaze downward

アンは涙の霧を通して、昔の遊び仲間を見つめ、神がルビーに持たせようとした顔を見ていると思い、いつもそう思い出していた。

Mrs. Gillis called Anne aside into a vacant room before the funeral procession left the house, and gave her a small packet.

Mrs. Gillis (ギリス夫人) [名] the wife of Mr. Gillis

call aside (呼び出す) [動] to call someone to one side

vacant room (空き部屋) [名] a room that is not occupied

funeral procession (葬列) [名] a group of people who walk or ride in a formal way behind a dead person's body as it is taken to be buried

leave the house (家を出る) [動] to go out of the house

small packet (小さな包み) [名] a small package

葬列が家を出る前に、ギリス夫人はアンを空き部屋に呼び、小さな包みを渡した。

“I want you to have this,” she sobbed.

「これをあなたに持っていてほしいの」と彼女はすすり泣いた。

“Ruby would have liked you to have it.

「ルビーはあなたが持っていたら喜んだでしょう。

It’s the embroidered centerpiece she was working at.

centerpiece (センターピース) [名] an object that is placed in the middle of a table

work at (作っていた) [動] be engaged in a job or occupation

彼女が作っていた刺繍のセンターピースよ。

It isn’t quite finished—the needle is sticking in it just where her poor little fingers put it the last time she laid it down, the afternoon before she died.”

stick (刺さる) [動] be or become fixed or embedded in something

put (刺す) [動] move or cause to move into a specified place or position

まだ完成していないの。針は彼女が死ぬ前の午後、最後に置いた時に彼女のかわいそうな小さな指が刺したところに刺さったままなのよ。」

“There’s always a piece of unfinished work left,” said Mrs. Lynde, with tears in her eyes.

piece (作品) [名] a work of art

unfinished (未完成の) [形] not finished or completed

work (作品) [名] a work of art

「いつも未完成の作品が残されるものね」とリンド夫人は目に涙を浮かべて言った。

“But I suppose there’s always some one to finish it.”

finish (完成させる) [動] bring (something) to an end; complete

「でも、いつも誰かがそれを完成させるのでしょうね。」

“How difficult it is to realize that one we have always known can really be dead,” said Anne, as she and Diana walked home.

「いつも知っていた人が本当に死んでしまうなんて、理解するのはとても難しいよ」とアンはダイアナと家路を歩きながら言った。

“Ruby is the first of our schoolmates to go.

schoolmate (同級生) [名] a person who attends the same school as another

go (亡くなる) [動] die

「ルビーは私たちの同級生の中で最初に亡くなったよ。

One by one, sooner or later, all the rest of us must follow.”

one by one (一人ずつ) [副] individually

sooner or later (遅かれ早かれ) [副] eventually

all the rest of us (私たちも) [名] the remaining ones of us

遅かれ早かれ、私たちも一人ずつ後を追うことになるよ。」

“Yes, I suppose so,” said Diana uncomfortably.

uncomfortably (気まずそうに) [副] in a way that is not comfortable or relaxed

「そうね、そうね」とダイアナは気まずそうに言った。

She did not want to talk of that.

彼女はそのことについて話したくなかった。

She would have preferred to have discussed the details of the funeral—the splendid white velvet casket Mr. Gillis had insisted on having for Ruby—“the Gillises must always make a splurge, even at funerals,” quoth Mrs. Rachel Lynde—Herb Spencer’s sad face, the uncontrolled, hysteric grief of one of Ruby’s sisters—but Anne would not talk of these things.

detail (詳細) [名] an individual fact or item

discuss (話し合う) [動] talk about (something) with another person or group

velvet (ビロード) [名] a fabric with a thick, soft, smooth surface

casket (棺桶) [名] a coffin

even (でも) [副] used to emphasize something surprising or extreme

splurge (派手なことをする) [動] spend money freely or extravagantly

uncontrolled (抑えきれない) [形] not controlled or restrained

hysteric (ヒステリックな) [形] affected by or characteristic of hysteria

grief (悲しみ) [名] deep sorrow caused by loss, disappointment, or other misfortune suffered by oneself or others

彼女は葬儀の詳細について話したかったのだ。ギリス氏がルビーのために用意した豪華な白いビロードの棺桶、「ギリス家は葬儀でも派手なことをする」とレイチェル・リンド夫人が言ったハーブ・スペンサーの悲しげな顔、ルビーの姉妹の一人が見せた抑えきれないヒステリックな悲しみ、しかしアンはこれらのことについては話そうとしなかった。

She seemed wrapped in a reverie in which Diana felt lonesomely that she had neither lot nor part.

lonesomely (寂しく) [副] in a lonely manner

have neither lot nor part (加わることができない) [動] be unable to join in

彼女は空想にふけっているようで、ダイアナは自分がその空想に加わることができないことを寂しく感じた。

“Ruby Gillis was a great girl to laugh,” said Davy suddenly.

「ルビー・ギリスは笑うのが上手だった」とデイビーが突然言った。

“Will she laugh as much in heaven as she did in Avonlea, Anne? I want to know.”

「彼女は天国でもアヴォンリーと同じくらい笑うかな、アン? 知りたいな。」

“Yes, I think she will,” said Anne.

「そうね、そう思うよ」とアンは言った。

“Oh, Anne,” protested Diana, with a rather shocked smile.

shocked (ショックを受けた) [形] affected by a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience

「ああ、アン」ダイアナはショックを受けたような笑顔で抗議した。

“Well, why not, Diana?” asked Anne seriously.

「え、どうしていけないの、ダイアナ?」アンは真面目に尋ねた。

“Do you think we’ll never laugh in heaven?”

「天国では笑わないと思う?」

“Oh—I—I don’t know” floundered Diana.

flounder (困惑する) [動] struggle or be in difficulties

「ああ、私、わからないよ」ダイアナは困惑した。

“It doesn’t seem just right, somehow.

「どうも、正しく思えないよ。

You know it’s rather dreadful to laugh in church.”

教会で笑うのはかなり恐ろしいことよ」

“But heaven won’t be like church—all the time,” said Anne.

「でも天国は教会みたいにはならないよ、いつも」アンは言った。

“I hope it ain’t,” said Davy emphatically.

「そうならないといいな」デイビーは強調して言った。

“If it is I don’t want to go.

「もしそうなら行きたくないな。

Church is awful dull.

教会はひどく退屈だ。

Anyway, I don’t mean to go for ever so long.

go for (行く) [動] move toward or reach for

ever so long (永遠に) [副] for a very long time

とにかく、私は永遠に行くつもりはない。

I mean to live to be a hundred years old, like Mr. Thomas Blewett of White Sands.

live to be (まで生きる) [動] live until a certain age

old (歳) [名] a period of time equal to 365 days

Thomas Blewett (トーマス・ブルーエット) [名] a man's name

私はホワイトサンズのトーマス・ブルーエットさんのように百歳まで生きるつもりだ。

He says he’s lived so long ’cause he always smoked tobacco and it killed all the germs.

smoke (吸う) [動] inhale and exhale the smoke of a burning or smoldering substance, especially tobacco

tobacco (タバコ) [名] a plant widely cultivated for its leaves, which are dried and processed chiefly for smoking in cigarettes, cigars, and pipes, and to a lesser extent for use as snuff or chewing tobacco

germ (細菌) [名] a microorganism, especially one that causes disease

彼はいつもタバコを吸って、それがすべての細菌を殺したから、そんなに長生きしたと言っている。

Can I smoke tobacco pretty soon, Anne?”

smoke tobacco (タバコを吸う) [動] to inhale and exhale the smoke of a burning or smoldering plant

pretty soon (もうすぐ) [副] in a short time; before long

アン、もうすぐタバコを吸ってもいいかな?」

“No, Davy, I hope you’ll never use tobacco,” said Anne absently.

absently (ぼんやりと) [副] in a state of mental abstraction

「いいえ、デイビー、タバコは絶対に吸わないでね」とアンはぼんやりと言った。

“What’ll you feel like if the germs kill me then?” demanded Davy.

「細菌が私を殺したらどんな気持ちになる?」とデイビーは尋ねた。

Chapter XV: A Dream Turned Upside Down

turn upside down (ひっくり返る) [動] to be turned over so that the top is now the bottom

第15章: ひっくり返った夢

“Just one more week and we go back to Redmond,” said Anne.

just (あと) [副] only; no more than

「あと一週間でレドモンドに戻るよ」とアンは言った。

She was happy at the thought of returning to work, classes and Redmond friends.

be happy (嬉しい) [動] feeling or showing pleasure or contentment

彼女は仕事や授業、レドモンドの友人たちのもとに戻れると思うと嬉しかった。

Pleasing visions were also being woven around Patty’s Place.

vision (空想) [名] the ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom

パティの家でも楽しい空想が繰り広げられていた。

There was a warm pleasant sense of home in the thought of it, even though she had never lived there.

そこに住んだことはなかったが、そのことを考えると暖かく心地よい家庭的な感覚があった。

But the summer had been a very happy one, too—a time of glad living with summer suns and skies, a time of keen delight in wholesome things;

time (時期) [名] a period of time

しかし、夏もまたとても幸せだった。夏の太陽と空と共に喜びに満ちた生活を送り、健全なものに強い喜びを感じる時期だった。

a time of renewing and deepening of old friendships;

renew (新たにする) [動] make new, fresh, or strong again

古い友情を新たにし、深める時期だった。

a time in which she had learned to live more nobly, to work more patiently, to play more heartily.

nobly (気高く) [副] in a noble manner

work (働く) [動] do work

patiently (忍耐強く) [副] in a patient manner

より気高く生き、より忍耐強く働き、より心から遊ぶことを学んだ時期だった。

“All life lessons are not learned at college,” she thought.

「人生の教訓はすべて大学で学ぶわけではない」と彼女は思った。

“Life teaches them everywhere.”

「人生はどこでも教訓を教えてくれる」

But alas, the final week of that pleasant vacation was spoiled for Anne, by one of those impish happenings which are like a dream turned upside down.

final week (最後の週) [名] the last week

pleasant vacation (楽しい休暇) [名] a vacation that is enjoyable

spoiled (台無しになる) [動] to be ruined or spoiled

one of those (1つ) [名] one of a group of things

impish happenings (いたずらのような出来事) [名] an event that is like a prank

upside down (ひっくり返る) [副] in an inverted position

しかし、悲しいかな、その楽しい休暇の最後の週は、夢がひっくり返ったようないたずらのような出来事の1つによって、アンにとって台無しになってしまった。

“Been writing any more stories lately?” inquired Mr. Harrison genially one evening when Anne was taking tea with him and Mrs. Harrison.

genially (気さくに) [副] in a friendly and cheerful way

take tea (お茶を飲む) [動] drink tea

Mrs. Harrison (ハリソン夫人) [名] a woman

「最近何か物語を書いているのかい?」ある晩、アンがハリソン氏とハリソン夫人とお茶を飲んでいるときに、ハリソン氏が気さくに尋ねた。

“No,” answered Anne, rather crisply.

rather (きっぱりと) [副] in a way that is quite or very

crisply (きっぱりと) [副] in a firm and decisive manner

「いいえ」とアンはきっぱりと答えた。

“Well, no offense meant.

no offense (悪気はない) [名] no intention to offend

「いや、悪気はなかったんだ。

Mrs. Hiram Sloane told me the other day that a big envelope addressed to the Rollings Reliable Baking Powder Company of Montreal had been dropped into the post office box a month ago, and she suspicioned that somebody was trying for the prize they’d offered for the best story that introduced the name of their baking powder.

Mrs. Hiram Sloane (ハイラム・スローン夫人) [名] the wife of Hiram Sloane

Rollings Reliable Baking Powder Company (ローリングス・リライアブル・ベーキングパウダー社) [名] a company that makes baking powder

Montreal (モントリオール) [名] a city in Canada

a month ago (1ヶ月前) [名] thirty days ago

post office box (郵便局の箱) [名] a box into which mail is delivered at a post office

suspicion (疑い) [名] a feeling or thought that something is possible, likely, or true

prize (賞金) [名] a reward for winning a contest or competition

the best story (最高の物語) [名] the story that is the best

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

ハイラム・スローン夫人が先日、モントリオールのローリングス・リライアブル・ベーキングパウダー社宛ての大きな封筒が1ヶ月前に郵便局の箱に入れられていて、誰かが彼らのベーキングパウダーの名前を紹介した最高の物語に提供した賞金を狙っているのではないかと疑っていたと教えてくれたんだ。

She said it wasn’t addressed in your writing, but I thought maybe it was you.”

writing (筆跡) [名] the activity or skill of writing

彼女はあなたの筆跡ではなかったと言っていたんだけど、私は君じゃないかと思ったんだ」

“Indeed, no! I saw the prize offer, but I’d never dream of competing for it.

indeed (いいえ) [副] really; truly; in fact

offer (募集) [名] a proposal or bid

compete (応募する) [動] take part in a contest

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

「いいえ、違います! 賞金の募集は見ましたが、応募するなんて夢にも思いませんでした。

I think it would be perfectly disgraceful to write a story to advertise a baking powder.

disgraceful (恥ずかしい) [形] causing a loss of respect

advertise (宣伝する) [動] describe or draw attention to (a product, service, or event) in a public medium in order to promote sales or attendance

ベーキングパウダーの宣伝のために物語を書くなんて、とても恥ずかしいことだと思います。

It would be almost as bad as Judson Parker’s patent medicine fence.”

Judson Parker (ジャドソン・パーカー) [名] a character in the story

patent medicine (特許薬) [名] a medicine that is protected by a patent

fence (塀) [名] a barrier of wood or wire enclosing an area of ground

ジャドソン・パーカーの特許薬の塀と同じくらいひどいことでしょう」

So spake Anne loftily, little dreaming of the valley of humiliation awaiting her.

spake (語った) [動] past tense of speak

loftily (高らかに) [副] in a lofty manner

アンはそう高らかに語ったが、自分を待ち受ける屈辱の谷のことは少しも夢にも思っていなかった。

That very evening Diana popped into the porch gable, bright-eyed and rosy cheeked, carrying a letter.

that very evening (その夜) [名] the evening of the same day

pop into (ひょっこり現れる) [動] appear or come unexpectedly

porch gable (玄関の切妻屋根) [名] the triangular upper part of a wall at the end of a pitched roof

rosy cheeked (頬を赤らめる) [形] having rosy cheeks

carry (手に持つ) [動] take or support from one place to another

その夜、ダイアナが手紙を手に、目を輝かせ、頬を赤らめて、玄関の切妻屋根の下にひょっこり現れた。

“Oh, Anne, here’s a letter for you.

「ああ、アン、あなたに手紙よ。

I was at the office, so I thought I’d bring it along.

be at (寄る) [動] visit

office (郵便局) [名] a building where people work, usually sitting at desks

郵便局に寄ったから、ついでに持ってきたの。

Do open it quick.

quick (早く) [副] at a fast pace; rapidly

早く開けて。

If it is what I believe it is I shall just be wild with delight.”

私の思っている通りなら、嬉しくて狂いそうよ」

Anne, puzzled, opened the letter and glanced over the typewritten contents.

puzzled (困惑した) [形] confused or perplexed

glance (目を通す) [動] take a brief or hurried look at

typewritten (タイプされた) [形] produced with a typewriter

アンは困惑しながら手紙を開き、タイプされた内容に目を通した。

Miss Anne Shirley,

Miss (様) [名] a title of respect for a young or unmarried woman

アン・シャーリー様

Green Gables,

グリーン・ゲイブルズ

Avonlea, P.E. Island.

P.E. Island (プリンスエドワード島) [名] a province of Canada

プリンスエドワード島アヴォンリー

“DEAR MADAM: We have much pleasure in informing you that your charming story ‘Averil’s Atonement’ has won the prize of twenty-five dollars offered in our recent competition.

DEAR MADAM (拝啓) [名] a polite way to start a letter to a woman

inform (お知らせする) [動] give (someone) information; tell

charming (魅力的な) [形] very pleasant or attractive

twenty-five dollars (25ドル) [名] an amount of money

「拝啓、あなたの魅力的な物語『エイヴリルの償い』が、最近のコンテストで賞金25ドルを獲得したことをお知らせします。

We enclose the check herewith.

enclose (同封する) [動] put something in an envelope with something else

小切手を同封します。

We are arranging for the publication of the story in several prominent Canadian newspapers, and we also intend to have it printed in pamphlet form for distribution among our patrons.

arrange (手配する) [動] make preparations for something

publication (掲載) [名] the action of publishing something

prominent (著名な) [形] important; well-known

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

print (印刷する) [動] produce a book, newspaper, or other document by a mechanical process involving the transfer of ink to paper

pamphlet (パンフレット) [名] a small booklet or leaflet containing information or advertising

distribution (配布) [名] the action of sharing something out among a number of recipients

私たちは、カナダのいくつかの著名な新聞にその物語を掲載するよう手配しており、また、それをパンフレット形式で印刷して、後援者の間で配布する予定です。

Thanking you for the interest you have shown in our enterprise,

thank (感謝する) [動] express gratitude to

私たちの事業に関心をお寄せいただきありがとうございます。

“We remain, “Yours very truly, “THE ROLLINGS RELIABLE BAKING POWDER CO.”

remain (敬具) [動] continue to be

yours very truly (敬具) [名] a polite way to end a letter

THE ROLLINGS RELIABLE BAKING POWDER CO. (ローリングス・リライアブル・ベーキングパウダー社) [名] a company that makes baking powder

「敬具、ローリングス・リライアブル・ベーキングパウダー社」

“I don’t understand,” said Anne, blankly.

blankly (ぼんやりと) [副] in a dazed or confused manner

「わからないよ」とアンはぼんやりと言った。

Diana clapped her hands.

clap (叩く) [動] strike together with a sharp sound

ダイアナは手を叩いた。

“Oh, I knew it would win the prize—I was sure of it.

prize (賞) [名] a reward for victory or superiority in a contest or competition

be sure of (確信する) [動] be certain of

「ああ、賞をとると思ってたよ。確信してたの。

I sent your story into the competition, Anne.”

competition (コンテスト) [名] a contest between rivals

アン、あなたの話をコンテストに送ったの」

“Diana— Barry!”

Barry (バリー) [名] a male given name

「ダイアナ、バリー!」

“Yes, I did,” said Diana gleefully, perching herself on the bed.

yes (そうよ) [副] an affirmative answer

perch (腰を下ろす) [動] sit or rest on the edge of something

「そうよ」とダイアナはベッドに腰を下ろしながら、嬉しそうに言った。

“When I saw the offer I thought of your story in a minute, and at first I thought I’d ask you to send it in.

think of (浮かぶ) [動] come to mind

minute (瞬間) [名] a unit of time equal to 60 seconds

「募集を見た瞬間にあなたの話が浮かんだの。最初はあなたに送ってもらうつもりだったんだけど、

But then I was afraid you wouldn’t—you had so little faith left in it.

faith (自信) [名] complete trust or confidence in someone or something

でも、あなたはそうしないんじゃないかって心配になったの。あなたは自分の小説にあまり自信がないみたいだったから。

So I just decided I’d send the copy you gave me, and say nothing about it.

copy (コピー) [名] a duplicate of an original

だから、あなたがくれたコピーを送って、何も言わないことにしたの。

Then, if it didn’t win the prize, you’d never know and you wouldn’t feel badly over it, because the stories that failed were not to be returned, and if it did you’d have such a delightful surprise.”

feel badly (嫌な思いをする) [動] feel sad or unhappy

そうすれば、もし賞をとれなくても、あなたは知らないままで、嫌な思いをすることもないよ。落選した作品は返却されないから。もし賞をとったら、あなたは嬉しい驚きを得ることになるよ。」

Diana was not the most discerning of mortals, but just at this moment it struck her that Anne was not looking exactly overjoyed.

mortal (人並み) [形] subject to death

discerning (洞察力がある) [形] having or showing good powers of judgment

exactly (あまり) [副] precisely

overjoyed (喜んでいない) [形] extremely happy

ダイアナは人並み以上に洞察力があるわけではないが、この瞬間、アンがあまり喜んでいない様子であることに気づいた。

The surprise was there, beyond doubt—but where was the delight?

beyond doubt (間違いなく) [副] without any doubt

驚きは間違いなくあったが、喜びはどこにあっただろうか?

“Why, Anne, you don’t seem a bit pleased!” she exclaimed.

「あら、アン、あまり嬉しそうじゃないよね!」と彼女は叫んだ。

Anne instantly manufactured a smile and put it on.

manufacture (作る) [動] make or produce by hand or machinery

put on (浮かべる) [動] cause to be in a specified state

アンはすぐに笑顔を作り、それを浮かべた。

“Of course I couldn’t be anything but pleased over your unselfish wish to give me pleasure,” she said slowly.

couldn't be anything but (喜ばないわけにはいかないよ) [動] can't be anything other than

pleased (喜ばせる) [動] make someone feel happy or satisfied

unselfish (無私の) [形] not selfish; generous

wish (願い) [名] a desire or hope for something

「もちろん、私を喜ばせたいというあなたの無私の願いに喜ばないわけにはいかないよ」と彼女はゆっくりと言った。

“But you know—I’m so amazed—I can’t realize it—and I don’t understand.

be amazed (驚く) [動] feel or show great surprise or wonder

「でも、ほら、私はとても驚いていて、実感できないし、理解できないの。

There wasn’t a word in my story about—about—” Anne choked a little over the word—“baking powder.”

choke (詰まる) [動] have difficulty breathing

私の話には、その、その、」アンは言葉に詰まった。「ベーキングパウダーについては一言もなかったよ。」

“Oh, I put that in,” said Diana, reassured.

put in (付け加える) [動] add something to something else

reassure (安心させる) [動] restore confidence to

「ああ、それは私が付け加えたのよ」とダイアナは安心して言った。

“It was as easy as wink—and of course my experience in our old Story Club helped me.

wink (瞬き) [名] a brief closing of one eye

help (役に立つ) [動] be of use to

「それは簡単なことだったよ、もちろん昔の物語クラブでの経験が役に立ったのよ。

You know the scene where Averil makes the cake?

アヴェリルがケーキを作る場面を覚えてる?

Well, I just stated that she used the Rollings Reliable in it, and that was why it turned out so well;

turn out (判明する) [動] become known or apparent

well (うまく) [副] in a good manner

ええ、私は彼女がその中にローリングス・リライアブルを使ったと述べただけで、それがとてもうまくいった理由なのよ。

and then, in the last paragraph, where Perceval clasps Averil in his arms and says, ‘Sweetheart, the beautiful coming years will bring us the fulfilment of our home of dreams,’

and then (そして) [接] after that; next; afterwards

paragraph (段落) [名] a distinct section of a piece of writing, usually dealing with a single theme and indicated by a new line, indentation, or numbering

clasp (抱きしめる) [動] hold or fasten together with or as if with a clasp

sweetheart (愛しい人) [名] a person who is loved by someone

fulfilment (実現) [名] the achievement of something desired or promised

そして、最後の段落で、パーシバルがアヴェリルを抱きしめて「愛しい人、これからの美しい年月は私たちに夢の家の実現をもたらすでしょう」と言うところ。

I added, ‘in which we will never use any baking powder except Rollings Reliable.’”

Rollings Reliable (ローリングス・リライアブル) [名] a brand of baking powder

私は「そこではローリングス・リライアブル以外のベーキングパウダーは絶対に使わない」と付け加えたのよ。」

“Oh,” gasped poor Anne, as if some one had dashed cold water on her.

cold water (冷たい水) [名] water that is not warm

dash (かける) [動] move or travel with great speed

「ああ」と、誰かが冷たい水をかけたかのように、かわいそうなアンは息を呑んだ。

“And you’ve won the twenty-five dollars,” continued Diana jubilantly.

jubilantly (喜びにあふれて) [副] in a very happy way

「そして、あなたは25ドルを勝ち取ったのよ」とダイアナは喜びにあふれて続けた。

“Why, I heard Priscilla say once that the Canadian Woman only pays five dollars for a story!”

Canadian Woman (カナディアン・ウーマン) [名] a magazine

five dollars (5ドル) [名] a sum of money

「だって、プリシラがカナディアン・ウーマンは1編につき5ドルしか払わないって言ってたよ」

Anne held out the hateful pink slip in shaking fingers.

slip (紙) [名] a small piece of paper

アンは震える指で憎らしいピンクの紙を差し出した。

“I can’t take it—it’s yours by right, Diana.

right (もの) [名] something that one is entitled to

「受け取れないよ、これはあなたのものよ、ダイアナ。

You sent the story in and made the alterations.

send in (投稿する) [動] send something to a place

alteration (書き直し) [名] a change or modification

あなたが投稿して、書き直したのよ。

I—I would certainly never have sent it.

I (私は) [代] the speaker

certainly (絶対に) [副] without doubt; definitely

have sent (投稿した) [動] to send something to someone or something

私は、私は絶対に投稿しなかったよ。

So you must take the check.”

だから小切手はあなたが受け取らなくちゃ」

“I’d like to see myself,” said Diana scornfully.

see (確かめる) [動] find out or check by making sure

「自分の目で確かめてみたいよ」とダイアナは軽蔑したように言った。

“Why, what I did wasn’t any trouble.

why (なんで) [間] used to express surprise or indignation

「私がしたことなんて、たいしたことじゃなかったよ。

The honor of being a friend of the prizewinner is enough for me.

be enough (十分である) [動] be sufficient or adequate

prizewinner (受賞者) [名] a person who has won a prize

受賞者の友人であるという名誉だけで十分だ。

Well, I must go.

さあ、行かなくちゃ。

I should have gone straight home from the post office for we have company.

should have (べきだった) [助] used to express a past obligation or duty

go straight (まっすぐ帰る) [動] go directly

郵便局からまっすぐ家に帰るべきだったよ。

But I simply had to come and hear the news.

had to (~しなければならなかった) [助] be obliged to; must

でも、どうしてもここに来て、知らせを聞きたかったの。

I’m so glad for your sake, Anne.”

for one's sake (~のために) [前] for the benefit of; for the sake of

アン、本当によかったよね」

Anne suddenly bent forward, put her arms about Diana, and kissed her cheek.

bend forward (前かがみになる) [動] lean forward

アンは突然前かがみになって、ダイアナに腕を回し、頬にキスをした。

“I think you are the sweetest and truest friend in the world, Diana,” she said, with a little tremble in her voice, “and I assure you I appreciate the motive of what you’ve done.”

sweetest (一番優しい) [形] very kind or pleasant

truest (一番誠実な) [形] most faithful or loyal

「ダイアナ、あなたは世界で一番優しくて誠実な友達だと思うよ」と、少し震えた声で言った。「そして、あなたがしてくれたことの動機に感謝するよ」

Diana, pleased and embarrassed, got herself away, and poor Anne, after flinging the innocent check into her bureau drawer as if it were blood-money, cast herself on her bed and wept tears of shame and outraged sensibility.

embarrassed (恥ずかしさ) [形] feeling or showing embarrassment

get away (逃げ出す) [動] leave a place or situation

innocent (罪のない) [形] not guilty of a crime or offense

bureau (机) [名] a chest of drawers, typically with a flat top that can be used as a desk

drawer (引き出し) [名] a sliding container under a table or in a cupboard

blood-money (血の代金) [名] money paid to the next of kin of a person who has been killed

cast (身を投げ出す) [動] throw or fling something forcefully

outraged (傷つけられた) [形] extremely angry or shocked

sensibility (感受性) [名] the quality of being able to appreciate and respond to complex emotional or aesthetic influences

ダイアナは嬉しさと恥ずかしさで逃げ出し、かわいそうなアンは、罪のない小切手をまるで血の代金であるかのように机の引き出しに放り込んでから、ベッドに身を投げ出し、恥ずかしさと傷つけられた感受性の涙を流した。

Oh, she could never live this down—never!

live down (忘れる) [動] to live in such a way as to cause (something) to be forgotten or overlooked

ああ、彼女はこれを決して忘れることはできないだろう。決して!

Gilbert arrived at dusk, brimming over with congratulations, for he had called at Orchard Slope and heard the news.

arrive (到着する) [動] reach a destination

brim over (あふれる) [動] be full to the point of overflowing

congratulation (祝福) [名] an expression of praise or admiration

call (電話する) [動] make a telephone call

ギルバートは夕暮れ時に到着し、祝福の言葉であふれていた。彼はオーチャード・スロープに電話してその知らせを聞いたのだ。

But his congratulations died on his lips at sight of Anne’s face.

die on one's lips (消えてしまう) [動] to be left unsaid

sight (見ると) [名] the ability or an act of seeing

しかし、アンの顔を見ると、彼の祝福の言葉は唇の上で消えてしまった。

“Why, Anne, what is the matter?

matter (んだ) [名] the substance of a text or speech

「どうしたんだ、アン?

I expected to find you radiant over winning Rollings Reliable prize.

radiant (輝いている) [形] shining or bright

Rollings Reliable prize (ローリングス・リライアブル賞) [名] a prize awarded to the student with the highest marks in English literature at Redmond College

ローリングス・リライアブル賞を受賞して、輝いていると思っていたのに。

Good for you!”

good for you (よかったね) [間] used to express approval or admiration

よかったね!」

“Oh, Gilbert, not you,” implored Anne, in an et-tu Brute tone.

et-tu Brute (ブルータス、お前もか) [名] a Latin phrase meaning "and you, Brutus?"

「ああ、ギルバート、あなただけは」とアンは、ブルータス、あなたもか、という口調で懇願した。

“I thought you would understand.

「あなたならわかってくれると思ったのに。

Can’t you see how awful it is?”

どれほどひどいことかわからないの?」

“I must confess I can’t. What is wrong?”

「わからないと白状せざるを得ない。何がいけないんだ?」

“Everything,” moaned Anne.

「何もかも」とアンはうめいた。

“I feel as if I were disgraced forever.

disgrace (恥をさらした) [名] loss of reputation or respect

「永遠に恥をさらした気分だよ。

What do you think a mother would feel like if she found her child tattooed over with a baking powder advertisement?

tattoo (彫り込む) [動] mark (someone's skin) with an indelible design

advertisement (広告) [名] a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event or publicizing a job vacancy

自分の子供がベーキングパウダーの広告を体に彫り込んでいたら母親はどう思うと思う?

I feel just the same.

the same (同じ) [形] not different or other; identical

私も同じ気持ちよ。

I loved my poor little story, and I wrote it out of the best that was in me.

私は自分の貧弱な小さな物語を愛していたし、自分の中にある最高のものからそれを書き出した。

And it is sacrilege to have it degraded to the level of a baking powder advertisement.

degrade (落とす) [動] reduce to a lower rank, status, or quality

level (レベル) [名] a position on a scale of amount, quantity, extent, or quality

それをベーキングパウダーの広告のレベルにまで落とすなんて冒涜よ。

Don’t you remember what Professor Hamilton used to tell us in the literature class at Queen’s? He said we were never to write a word for a low or unworthy motive, but always to cling to the very highest ideals.

literature class (文学の授業) [名] a class where literature is taught

Queen's (クイーンズ) [名] a university in Canada

low (低俗な) [形] of little importance or value

unworthy (価値のない) [形] not good enough

motive (動機) [名] a reason for doing something

cling to (固執する) [動] hold on to something tightly

クイーンズの文学の授業でハミルトン教授が言っていたことを覚えていないの? 彼は、私たちは決して低俗な動機や価値のない動機のために言葉を書くのではなく、常に最高の理想に固執するべきだと言っていたよ。

What will he think when he hears I’ve written a story to advertise Rollings Reliable? And, oh, when it gets out at Redmond! Think how I’ll be teased and laughed at!”

get out (広まる) [動] become known

tease (からかう) [動] make fun of or attempt to provoke (a person or animal) in a playful way

私がローリングス・リライアブルの宣伝のために物語を書いたと聞いたら、彼はどう思うだろう? そして、ああ、それがレドモンドに広まったら! 私がどれだけからかわれ、笑われるか考えてみろ!」

“That you won’t,” said Gilbert, wondering uneasily if it were that confounded Junior’s opinion in particular over which Anne was worried.

uneasily (不安に) [副] in an anxious or nervous way

confound (混乱させる) [動] to cause to become confused or perplexed

「そうはならないだろう」とギルバートは言い、アンが心配しているのは特にあの混乱したジュニアの意見なのではないかと不安に思った。

“The Reds will think just as I thought—that you, being like nine out of ten of us, not overburdened with worldly wealth, had taken this way of earning an honest penny to help yourself through the year.

Red (レッド) [名] a member of the Communist Party

just as (ちょうど) [副] exactly or precisely

ten (10) [名] the number 10

overburden (過度に悩ます) [動] load with too great a burden

worldly (世俗的な) [形] secular rather than religious

wealth (富) [名] a great quantity of money or valuable possessions

penny (小銭) [名] a small amount of money

earn (稼ぐ) [動] obtain (money) in return for labor or services

「レッドたちは私と同じように考えるだろう。あなたは私たちの10人中9人と同じように、世俗的な富に過度に悩まされることなく、年間を通して自分を助けるために正直な小銭を稼ぐこの方法をとったのだ。

I don’t see that there’s anything low or unworthy about that, or anything ridiculous either.

そこに卑劣なことや価値のないこと、あるいはばかげたことがあるとは思えない。

One would rather write masterpieces of literature no doubt—but meanwhile board and tuition fees have to be paid.”

literature (文学) [名] written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit

board (食費) [名] a regular supply of meals when one is staying somewhere, in return for payment

tuition fee (授業料) [名] a fee charged for tuition

間違いなく文学の傑作を書きたいと思うだろうが、その一方で、食費や授業料を払わなければならない。」

This commonsense, matter-of-fact view of the case cheered Anne a little.

commonsense (常識) [名] sound and prudent judgment based on a simple perception of the situation or facts

view (見解) [名] a particular way of considering or regarding something; an attitude or opinion

cheer (元気づける) [動] make (someone) feel happier or more cheerful

この常識的で事実に基づいた見解は、アンを少し元気づけた。

At least it removed her dread of being laughed at, though the deeper hurt of an outraged ideal remained.

remove (取り除く) [動] take away or off

dread (恐怖) [名] great fear or apprehension

hurt (傷) [名] physical or mental pain or suffering

少なくとも、笑われる恐怖は取り除かれたが、理想を踏みにじられた深い傷は残った。

Chapter XVI: Adjusted Relationships

adjust (調整する) [動] make minor changes in order to achieve accuracy or improve performance

第16章: 関係の調整

“It’s the homiest spot I ever saw—it’s homier than home,” avowed Philippa Gordon, looking about her with delighted eyes.

look about (見回す) [動] look around

「今まで見た中で一番家庭的な場所だよ、家よりも家庭的だよ」とフィリッパ・ゴードンは喜びの目を輝かせながら周りを見回して言った。

They were all assembled at twilight in the big living-room at Patty’s Place—Anne and Priscilla, Phil and Stella, Aunt Jamesina, Rusty, Joseph, the Sarah-Cat, and Gog and Magog.

assemble (集まる) [動] come together as a group

Rusty (ラスティ) [名] the name of a person

Joseph (ジョセフ) [名] the name of a person

Sarah-Cat (サラ猫) [名] the name of a person

夕暮れ時、パティの家の大居間にみんなが集まっていた。アンとプリシラ、フィルとステラ、ジェームズィナおばさん、ラスティ、ジョセフ、サラ猫、ゴグとマゴグ。

The firelight shadows were dancing over the walls;

firelight (暖炉の火) [名] the light from a fire

暖炉の火の影が壁に踊り、

the cats were purring; and a huge bowl of hothouse chrysanthemums, sent to Phil by one of the victims, shone through the golden gloom like creamy moons.

purr (喉を鳴らす) [動] make a low continuous vibratory sound

huge (大きな) [形] very large

bowl (鉢) [名] a round, deep dish with sloping sides

hothouse (温室) [名] a heated building for growing plants

golden (黄金色の) [形] made of or colored like gold

creamy (クリーム色の) [形] having the color or consistency of cream

猫たちは喉を鳴らし、犠牲者の一人がフィルに贈った温室栽培の菊の大きな鉢が、黄金色の薄暗がりの中でクリーム色の月のように輝いていた。

It was three weeks since they had considered themselves settled, and already all believed the experiment would be a success.

three weeks (三週間) [名] a period of 21 days

experiment (試み) [名] a scientific test to determine the validity of a hypothesis

落ち着いたと自覚してから三週間が経ち、すでに全員がこの試みは成功するだろうと信じていた。

The first fortnight after their return had been a pleasantly exciting one;

exciting (興奮に包まれる) [形] causing great interest or excitement

帰宅してから最初の二週間は、心地よい興奮に包まれていた。

they had been busy setting up their household goods, organizing their little establishment, and adjusting different opinions.

be busy (忙しい) [動] having a great deal to do

set up (整える) [動] arrange or position

household goods (家財道具) [名] the movable personal property belonging to a person or family

organize (整頓する) [動] arrange systematically; put into a coherent form

establishment (家) [名] a place of business

different (相違) [形] not the same as another or each other

家財道具を整え、小さな家を整頓し、意見の相違を調整するのに忙しかった。

Anne was not over-sorry to leave Avonlea when the time came to return to college.

be over-sorry (あまり残念には思わない) [動] be very sorry

大学に戻る時期が来たとき、アンはエヴォンリーを離れることをあまり残念には思わなかった。

The last few days of her vacation had not been pleasant.

few (数) [形] a small number of

休暇の最後の数日間は、あまり楽しくなかった。

Her prize story had been published in the Island papers;

story (作品) [名] a tale or narrative

paper (新聞) [名] a daily or weekly publication on folded unstapled sheets and containing news, articles, advertisements and correspondence

彼女の受賞作は島の新聞に掲載された。

and Mr. William Blair had, upon the counter of his store, a huge pile of pink, green and yellow pamphlets, containing it, one of which he gave to every customer.

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

counter (カウンター) [名] a long flat surface over which goods are sold or served

yellow (黄色) [名] the color intermediate between green and orange in the visible spectrum

customer (客) [名] a person who buys goods or services from a shop or business

ウィリアム・ブレア氏は、店のカウンターの上に、ピンク、緑、黄色のパンフレットを山積みにして置き、それをすべての客に配っていた。

He sent a complimentary bundle to Anne, who promptly dropped them all in the kitchen stove.

complimentary (無料の) [形] given or supplied free of charge

bundle (束) [名] a collection of things tied or wrapped together

drop (放り込む) [動] let or make fall freely

stove (ストーブ) [名] a device that produces heat for cooking or heating

彼はアンに無料の束を送ったが、アンはすぐにそれらをすべて台所のストーブに放り込んだ。

Her humiliation was the consequence of her own ideals only, for Avonlea folks thought it quite splendid that she should have won the prize.

consequence (結果) [名] the effect, result, or outcome of something occurring earlier

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

彼女の屈辱は、彼女自身の理想の結果にすぎなかった。というのも、アヴォンリー村の人々は、彼女が賞をとったことをとても素晴らしいことだと思っていたからだ。

Her many friends regarded her with honest admiration;

regard (賞賛する) [動] consider or think of in a specified way

admiration (賞賛) [名] a feeling of respect and approval

彼女の多くの友人は彼女を心から賞賛していた。

her few foes with scornful envy.

scornful (軽蔑の) [形] showing contempt

彼女の少数の敵は彼女を軽蔑と羨望の眼差しで見ていた。

Josie Pye said she believed Anne Shirley had just copied the story;

copy (書き写す) [動] make an identical version of

ジョージー・パイは、アン・シャーリーがただ物語を書き写しただけだと思っていると言い、

she was sure she remembered reading it in a paper years before.

何年も前に新聞で読んだのを覚えていると断言した。

The Sloanes, who had found out or guessed that Charlie had been “turned down,” said they didn’t think it was much to be proud of;

guess (推測する) [動] estimate or suppose

スローン家は、チャーリーが「断られた」ことを知ったか推測したのか、あまり誇れることではないと思ったと言い、

almost any one could have done it, if she tried.

could have done (できただろう) [助] have the ability or opportunity to do something

ほとんど誰でも、努力すればできただろうと言った。

Aunt Atossa told Anne she was very sorry to hear she had taken to writing novels;

アトッサおばさんはアンに、小説を書き始めたと聞いてとても残念だと言った。

nobody born and bred in Avonlea would do it;

born (生まれる) [動] come into existence

bred (育つ) [動] be brought up

アヴォンリーで生まれ育った人は誰もそんなことはしない。

that was what came of adopting orphans from goodness knew where, with goodness knew what kind of parents.

come of (なる) [動] result from

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

parent (親) [名] a father or mother

どこの誰かもわからない親の孤児を養子にするとこうなる。

Even Mrs. Rachel Lynde was darkly dubious about the propriety of writing fiction, though she was almost reconciled to it by that twenty-five dollar check.

propriety (妥当性) [名] the state or quality of being proper or suitable

fiction (小説) [名] literature in the form of prose that describes imaginary events and people

twenty-five dollar (25ドル) [名] an amount of money

レイチェル・リンド夫人でさえ、小説を書くことの妥当性について暗く疑念を抱いていたが、25ドルの小切手でほとんど折り合いがついていた。

“It is perfectly amazing, the price they pay for such lies, that’s what,” she said, half-proudly, half-severely.

price (代金) [名] the amount of money expected, required, or given in payment for something

half-proudly (半分誇らしげに) [副] in a manner that is half proud

half-severely (半分厳しく) [副] in a manner that is half severe

「本当に驚くべきことだよ、こんな嘘に払う代金なんて」と彼女は半分誇らしげに、半分厳しく言った。

All things considered, it was a relief when going-away time came.

all things considered (いろいろ考え合わせると) [副] taking everything into account

いろいろ考え合わせると、出発の時が来たのはほっとした。

And it was very jolly to be back at Redmond, a wise, experienced Soph with hosts of friends to greet on the merry opening day.

experienced (経験を積んだ) [形] having knowledge or skill in a particular field or activity

Soph (2年生) [名] a second-year student

host (たくさんの) [名] a large number of people or things

greet (迎える) [動] meet and welcome someone

opening day (新学期) [名] the first day of a new school year

そして、賢く経験を積んだ2年生として、たくさんの友人に迎えられ、楽しい新学期を迎えるレドモンドに戻るのはとても楽しかった。

Pris and Stella and Gilbert were there, Charlie Sloane, looking more important than ever a Sophomore looked before, Phil, with the Alec-and-Alonzo question still unsettled, and Moody Spurgeon MacPherson.

Moody Spurgeon MacPherson (ムーディー・スポルジョン・マクファーソン) [名] a boy's name

プリスとステラとギルバートがそこにいたし、チャーリー・スローンはこれまでの2年生よりもずっと偉そうに見えたし、アレックとアロンゾの問題がまだ解決していないフィルや、ムーディー・スポルジョン・マクファーソンもいた。

Moody Spurgeon had been teaching school ever since leaving Queen’s, but his mother had concluded it was high time he gave it up and turned his attention to learning how to be a minister.

Moody Spurgeon (ムーディー・スポルジョン) [名] a character in the story

high time (そろそろ) [名] the right or proper time

turn one's attention to (専念する) [動] focus on something

ムーディー・スポルジョンはクイーンズを卒業してからずっと学校で教えていたが、彼の母親はそろそろそれを辞めて牧師になるための勉強に専念するべきだと結論を下していた。

Poor Moody Spurgeon fell on hard luck at the very beginning of his college career.

fall on (見舞われる) [動] be subjected to

hard luck (不運) [名] bad luck

very beginning (スタート早々) [名] the earliest part of something

college career (大学生活) [名] the time spent studying at a college

かわいそうなムーディー・スポルジョンは大学生活のスタート早々不運に見舞われた。

Half a dozen ruthless Sophs, who were among his fellow-boarders, swooped down upon him one night and shaved half of his head.

ruthless (無慈悲な) [形] having or showing no mercy or pity

Sophs (2年生) [名] a second-year student at a college or university

fellow-boarders (同居人) [名] a person who lives in the same place as another

swoop down (襲う) [動] move suddenly and rapidly downward

shave (剃る) [動] cut the hair off one's face or body with a razor or shaver

彼の同居人の中の半ダースの無慈悲な2年生が、ある夜彼を襲い、頭の半分を剃ってしまった。

In this guise the luckless Moody Spurgeon had to go about until his hair grew again.

guise (姿) [名] an external appearance or form

luckless (運の悪い) [形] having bad luck

運の悪いムーディー・スポルジョンは髪が伸びるまでこの姿で歩き回らなければならなかった。

He told Anne bitterly that there were times when he had his doubts as to whether he was really called to be a minister.

have one's doubt (疑問に思う) [動] be uncertain about something

call (召す) [動] summon or request the presence of

彼はアンに、自分は本当に牧師に召されているのか疑問に思うことがあると苦々しく語った。

Aunt Jamesina did not come until the girls had Patty’s Place ready for her.

ready (準備する) [形] in a state of readiness

ジェームズィナおばさんは、娘たちがパティの家を彼女のために準備するまで来なかった。

Miss Patty had sent the key to Anne, with a letter in which she said Gog and Magog were packed in a box under the spare-room bed, but might be taken out when wanted;

Gog and Magog (ゴグとマゴグ) [名] two biblical figures

box (箱) [名] a container with a flat base and sides, typically with a lid

spare (予備の) [形] additional to what is usual or required

be taken out (取り出せる) [動] remove from a place or container

パティさんは鍵をアンに送り、手紙の中でゴグとマゴグは予備の部屋のベッドの下の箱に詰めてあるが、必要に応じて取り出せると書いていた。

in a postscript she added that she hoped the girls would be careful about putting up pictures.

put up (飾る) [動] attach to a wall or other vertical surface

追伸に、娘たちが絵を飾るときは気をつけてほしいと付け加えていた。

The living room had been newly papered five years before and she and Miss Maria did not want any more holes made in that new paper than was absolutely necessary.

living room (居間) [名] a room in a house for general everyday use

newly (新しく) [副] recently; lately

paper (壁紙を貼る) [動] to cover with wallpaper

five years before (5年前) [名] five years ago

居間は5年前に新しく壁紙を貼り替えたばかりで、彼女とマリアさんはその新しい壁紙に必要以上に穴を開けてほしくなかった。

For the rest she trusted everything to Anne.

for the rest (それ以外は) [副] as for the rest; otherwise

それ以外はすべてアンに任せていた。

How those girls enjoyed putting their nest in order!

put in order (整える) [動] to arrange or organize something

nest (巣) [名] a structure or place made or chosen by a bird for laying eggs and sheltering its young

娘たちは巣を整えるのをどんなに楽しんだことだろう。

As Phil said, it was almost as good as getting married.

as good as (同じくらい素晴らしい) [副] to the same degree or extent

フィルが言うように、それは結婚するのと同じくらい素晴らしいことだった。

You had the fun of homemaking without the bother of a husband.

have the fun of (楽しむ) [動] experience something as enjoyable

homemaking (家事) [名] the work of managing a home

bother (わずらわしさ) [名] something that causes difficulty or annoyance

夫のわずらわしさなしに家事を楽しむことができる。

All brought something with them to adorn or make comfortable the little house.

みんな小さな家を飾ったり、快適にするために何かを持って来た。

Pris and Phil and Stella had knick-knacks and pictures galore, which latter they proceeded to hang according to taste, in reckless disregard of Miss Patty’s new paper.

knick-knack (小物) [名] a small, usually worthless object

hang (飾る) [動] to fasten or be fastened to something above with no support from below

taste (好み) [名] a person's liking for particular flavors, styles, etc.

paper (壁紙) [名] a material consisting of sheets of pressed fibers, used for writing, drawing, or printing on, or as wrapping material

プリスとフィルとステラは小物や絵をたくさん持っていて、パティさんの新しい壁紙を無視して、好みに合わせて飾り始めた。

“We’ll putty the holes up when we leave, dear—she’ll never know,” they said to protesting Anne.

putty (パテ) [名] a soft, pliable paste used to fill holes, seal joints, or cover surfaces

「ここを出る時に穴をパテで埋めるから、彼女は絶対にわからないよ」と、抗議するアンに言った。

Diana had given Anne a pine needle cushion and Miss Ada had given both her and Priscilla a fearfully and wonderfully embroidered one.

pine needle (松葉) [名] the needle-shaped leaf of a pine tree

wonderfully (見事な) [副] in a way that is very good or impressive

ダイアナはアンに松葉のクッションをくれ、エイダさんはアンとプリシラに恐ろしく見事な刺繍のクッションをくれた。

Marilla had sent a big box of preserves, and darkly hinted at a hamper for Thanksgiving, and Mrs. Lynde gave Anne a patchwork quilt and loaned her five more.

preserve (保存食) [名] food that has been preserved by canning, bottling, freezing, drying, or other methods

Thanksgiving (感謝祭) [名] an annual national holiday in the United States and Canada

patchwork (パッチワーク) [名] needlework in which pieces of fabric of different colors and shapes are sewn together

マリラは大きな箱に詰めた保存食を送り、感謝祭には大きな箱を送るとほのめかし、リンド夫人はアンにパッチワークのキルトを1枚くれて、さらに5枚貸してくれた。

“You take them,” she said authoritatively.

authoritatively (権威的に) [副] in a way that shows power or authority

「あなたが持っていって」と彼女は権威的に言った。

“They might as well be in use as packed away in that trunk in the garret for moths to gnaw.”

might as well (した方がましだ) [動] would be better to

pack away (しまう) [動] put away in a container

moth (虫) [名] a small, usually nocturnal insect that has two pairs of wings and is attracted to light

「屋根裏部屋のトランクにしまわれて虫に食われるよりは、使われた方がましだよ」

No moths would ever have ventured near those quilts, for they reeked of mothballs to such an extent that they had to be hung in the orchard of Patty’s Place a full fortnight before they could be endured indoors.

venture (近寄る) [動] go somewhere or do something that may be dangerous or unpleasant

reek (においがする) [動] have a strong or unpleasant smell

mothball (防虫剤) [名] a small ball of naphthalene or camphor used to keep moths away from clothes

hang (吊るす) [動] be suspended or suspended from something

indoors (屋内) [副] inside a building

虫は決してキルトに近寄らなかっただろう。なぜなら、キルトは防虫剤のにおいがひどく、屋内で耐えられるまでパティの家の果樹園に2週間吊るさなければならなかったからだ。

Verily, aristocratic Spofford Avenue had rarely beheld such a display.

rarely (めったに) [副] not often; seldom

behold (見る) [動] to perceive through sight or apprehension

本当に、貴族的なスポフォード通りはめったにそのような展示を見たことがなかった。

The gruff old millionaire who lived “next door” came over and wanted to buy the gorgeous red and yellow “tulip-pattern” one which Mrs. Rachel had given Anne.

live (住んでいる) [動] have as one's home

next door (隣) [名] the house or building next to one's own

come over (やってくる) [動] come to visit

buy (買う) [動] obtain in exchange for money

tulip (チューリップ) [名] a plant with a large bulb and showy, typically cup-shaped, flowers

隣」に住んでいる無愛想な老大富豪がやってきて、レイチェルさんがアンにくれた豪華な赤と黄色の「チューリップ模様」のキルトを買いたいと言った。

He said his mother used to make quilts like that, and by Jove, he wanted one to remind him of her.

used to (~していた) [助] did or had or was in the past

by Jove (本当に) [間] an expression of surprise or wonder

remind (思い出させる) [動] cause to remember

彼は母がそのようなキルトを作っていたと言い、母を思い出させるためにキルトが欲しいと言った。

Anne would not sell it, much to his disappointment, but she wrote all about it to Mrs. Lynde.

disappointment (がっかり) [名] the feeling of being disappointed

アンはそれを売らなかったが、彼はがっかりしたが、彼女はそのことをすべてリンド夫人に書いた。

That highly-gratified lady sent word back that she had one just like it to spare, so the tobacco king got his quilt after all, and insisted on having it spread on his bed, to the disgust of his fashionable wife.

highly-gratified (とても喜んだ) [形] very pleased

send word (返事をする) [動] send a message

just like it (ちょうどそれと同じ) [形] very similar

spare (余分な) [形] extra

tobacco king (タバコ王) [名] a very rich person who made his money in the tobacco industry

get (手に入れる) [動] come to have possession of

spread (広げる) [動] stretch out over a wide area

そのとても喜んだ女性は、ちょうどそれと同じものが余分にあると返事をしたので、タバコ王は結局キルトを手に入れ、それをベッドに広げることを主張し、おしゃれな妻をうんざりさせた。

Mrs. Lynde’s quilts served a very useful purpose that winter.

リンド夫人のキルトはその冬とても役に立った。

Patty’s Place for all its many virtues, had its faults also.

for all (にもかかわらず) [前] despite

virtue (美点) [名] a good or moral quality

パティの家には多くの美点があったが、欠点もあった。

It was really a rather cold house;

cold (寒い) [形] having a low temperature

実際、かなり寒い家だった。

and when the frosty nights came the girls were very glad to snuggle down under Mrs. Lynde’s quilts, and hoped that the loan of them might be accounted unto her for righteousness.

frosty (霜の降りる) [形] very cold

be glad to (喜ぶ) [動] be happy to

snuggle down (潜り込む) [動] settle into a comfortable position

righteousness (善行) [名] the quality of being morally right or justifiable

霜の降りる夜になると、娘たちはリンド夫人のキルトの下に潜り込んでとても喜び、キルトを貸してくれたことが彼女の善行として数えられることを願った。

Anne had the blue room she had coveted at sight.

アンはひと目で気に入った青い部屋にした。

Priscilla and Stella had the large one.

プリシラとステラは大きな部屋にした。

Phil was blissfully content with the little one over the kitchen;

content (満足感) [名] a state of satisfaction

one (部屋) [名] a single person or thing

フィルは台所の上の小さめの部屋に至福の満足感を抱いていた。

and Aunt Jamesina was to have the downstairs one off the living-room.

off (隣) [前] next to

そしてジェームズィナおばさんは居間の隣の階下の部屋にすることになった。

Rusty at first slept on the doorstep.

ラスティは最初は玄関で寝ていた。

Anne, walking home from Redmond a few days after her return, became aware that the people that she met surveyed her with a covert, indulgent smile.

a few days (数日) [名] a small number of days

become aware (気がつく) [動] realize or become conscious of

covert (隠しきれない) [形] not openly acknowledged or displayed

indulgent (甘い) [形] lenient or tolerant

帰って数日後、アンはレドモンドから家まで歩いていると、すれ違う人が隠しきれない、甘い笑みを浮かべて自分を眺めていることに気がついた。

Anne wondered uneasily what was the matter with her.

with (彼女の) [前] used to indicate the object of a verb or preposition

アンは彼女のどこが悪いのかと不安に思った。

Was her hat crooked?

帽子が曲がっているのだろうか?

Was her belt loose?

belt (ベルト) [名] a strip of leather or other material worn around the waist

loose (緩んでいる) [形] not held or tied together, or not held or fastened firmly

ベルトが緩んでいるのだろうか?

Craning her head to investigate, Anne, for the first time, saw Rusty.

crane (伸ばす) [動] stretch out one's neck

investigate (調べる) [動] examine or inspect closely and thoroughly

アンは首を伸ばして調べ、初めてラスティを見た。

Trotting along behind her, close to her heels, was quite the most forlorn specimen of the cat tribe she had ever beheld.

trot along (小走りについて来る) [動] move at a speed between walking and running

specimen (一種) [名] an individual animal, plant, or other organism used as an example of its species or type for scientific study or display

彼女の後ろを、かかと近くを小走りについて来ているのは、彼女が今まで見た中で最もみすぼらしい猫の一種だった。

The animal was well past kitten-hood, lank, thin, disreputable looking.

well past (過ぎた) [形] having gone by

lank (やせ細った) [形] lacking in flesh or substance

thin (やせ細った) [形] lacking in flesh or substance

disreputable (みすぼらしい) [形] not respectable in appearance or character

その動物は子猫の時期を過ぎ、やせ細り、みすぼらしい外見だった。

Pieces of both ears were lacking, one eye was temporarily out of repair, and one jowl ludicrously swollen.

piece (一部) [名] a portion of something

lack (欠ける) [動] be without or deficient in

temporarily (一時的に) [副] for a limited period of time

out of repair (修理不能) [形] in need of repair

jowl (顎) [名] the lower part of a person's or animal's face, especially when it is fleshy

ludicrously (滑稽に) [副] in a ridiculous manner

swollen (腫れる) [形] become larger or rounder than normal

両耳の一部が欠け、片目は修理不能で、片方の顎は滑稽に腫れていた。

As for color, if a once black cat had been well and thoroughly singed the result would have resembled the hue of this waif’s thin, draggled, unsightly fur.

well (すっかり) [副] completely; thoroughly

thoroughly (すっかり) [副] completely; thoroughly

singe (焦げる) [動] burn or be burned slightly or superficially

result (結果) [名] something that happens or comes about as a consequence of an action or other cause

resemble (似ている) [動] be like or similar to

hue (色合い) [名] a particular shade or tint of a color

thin (薄い) [形] having little substance or quality

draggle (ぼろぼろになる) [動] make or become wet and dirty by trailing on the ground

unsightly (見苦しい) [形] unpleasant to look at

色は、かつて黒猫だったものがすっかり焦げてしまったら、この迷子の薄く、ぼろぼろで、見苦しい毛皮の色合いに似ているだろう。

Anne “shooed,” but the cat would not “shoo.”

shoo (しっしっ) [動] to drive away by shouting or waving the arms

would not (行かなかった) [助] be unwilling to do something

アンは「しっしっ」と追い払ったが、猫は「しっしっ」と行かなかった。

As long as she stood he sat back on his haunches and gazed at her reproachfully out of his one good eye;

as long as (限り) [接] on condition that; provided that

sit back (座る) [動] sit in a relaxed position

haunch (後ろ足) [名] the hip and upper thigh of a person or animal

彼女が立っている限り、猫は後ろ足で座り、片方の良い目で彼女を非難するように見つめていた。

when she resumed her walk he followed.

resume (歩き始める) [動] begin again

彼女が歩き始めると、猫はついてきた。

Anne resigned herself to his company until she reached the gate of Patty’s Place, which she coldly shut in his face, fondly supposing she had seen the last of him.

resign oneself to (諦める) [動] accept that something unpleasant is going to happen and that you cannot change it

fondly (思った) [副] in a loving or affectionate way

アンはパティの家門に着くまで猫と連れ添うことを諦め、猫の顔の前で冷たく門を閉め、これでお別れだと思った。

But when, fifteen minutes later, Phil opened the door, there sat the rusty-brown cat on the step.

fifteen minutes later (15分後) [名] a quarter of an hour later

open the door (ドアを開ける) [動] move a door so as to leave a space allowing access and vision

しかし、15分後、フィルがドアを開けると、さびた茶色の猫が階段に座っていた。

More, he promptly darted in and sprang upon Anne’s lap with a half-pleading, half-triumphant “miaow.”

more (さらに) [副] in addition; to a greater extent

dart (飛び込む) [動] move suddenly and quickly

spring (飛び乗る) [動] jump or leap

pleading (懇願する) [動] make an emotional appeal

miaow (ニャー) [名] the sound a cat makes

さらに、猫はすぐに飛び込んで、半分懇願し、半分勝ち誇った「ニャー」と鳴きながらアンの膝に飛び乗った。

“Anne,” said Stella severely, “do you own that animal?”

「アン」ステラは厳しく言った、「あの動物はあなたのものなの?」

“No, I do not,” protested disgusted Anne.

disgust (嫌そう) [形] a feeling of strong dislike or hatred

「いいえ、違います」アンは嫌そうに抗議した。

“The creature followed me home from somewhere.

「どこかからついてきたんです。

I couldn’t get rid of him.

get rid of (追い払う) [動] to free oneself of something or someone

追い払えなかったんです。

Ugh, get down.

get down (降りろ) [動] move from a higher to a lower position

うよ、降りろ。

I like decent cats reasonably well;

decent (まともな) [形] conforming to generally or traditionally accepted standards of behavior or morals

reasonably (そこそこ) [副] to a fair extent; moderately

まともな猫はそこそこ好きだ。

but I don’t like beasties of your complexion.”

complexion (毛色) [名] the color or tone of the skin, especially of the face

でもあなたの毛色の動物は好きじゃない」

Pussy, however, refused to get down.

refuse (降りようとしない) [動] indicate unwillingness to do something

しかし、猫は降りようとしなかった。

He coolly curled up in Anne’s lap and began to purr.

curl up (丸くなる) [動] to lie with the knees bent and the arms around the knees

猫は冷静にアンの膝の上で丸くなり、喉を鳴らし始めた。

“He has evidently adopted you,” laughed Priscilla.

「明らかにあなたを飼い主に選んだよね」とプリシラは笑った。

“I won’t BE adopted,” said Anne stubbornly.

be adopted (飼い主になる) [動] be taken up and used by someone

stubbornly (頑固に) [副] in a determined manner

「私は飼い主にはならないよ」とアンは頑固に言った。

“The poor creature is starving,” said Phil pityingly.

starve (お腹を空かせている) [動] suffer or die from lack of food

pityingly (哀れみ深く) [副] in a way that shows pity

「かわいそうに、お腹を空かせているよ」とフィルは哀れみ深く言った。

“Why, his bones are almost coming through his skin.”

come through (透けて見える) [動] be visible through something

「あら、骨が皮膚から透けて見えるよ」

“Well, I’ll give him a square meal

square meal (ちゃんとした食事) [名] a substantial and nutritious meal

「じゃあ、ちゃんとした食事を与えてあげるよ

and then he must return to whence he came,” said Anne resolutely.

whence (来た所) [副] from where

それから、来た所へ帰ってもらわなくちゃ」とアンは断固として言った。

The cat was fed and put out.

put out (外に追い出す) [動] expel or eject

猫は食事を与えられ、外に追い出された。

In the morning he was still on the doorstep.

in the morning (朝) [名] the period of time from sunrise to noon

on the doorstep (玄関の敷居に) [名] on the step leading up to the door of a house

朝になっても、猫は玄関の敷居にいた。

On the doorstep he continued to sit, bolting in whenever the door was opened.

bolt (飛び込む) [動] move or act with great speed or haste

whenever (いつでも) [副] at whatever time; on whatever occasion

猫は玄関の敷居に座り続け、ドアが開くといつでも飛び込んできた。

No coolness of welcome had the least effect on him;

no coolness of welcome (どんなに冷たく迎えても) [名] no matter how coldly he was welcomed

have the least effect (全く効果がなかった) [動] have no effect at all

どんなに冷たく迎えても、猫には全く効果がなかった。

of nobody save Anne did he take the least notice.

take notice (注意を払う) [動] become aware of

猫はアン以外には誰にも注意を払わなかった。

Out of compassion the girls fed him;

compassion (同情) [名] a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering

同情から、少女たちは猫に餌を与えた。

but when a week had passed they decided that something must be done.

しかし、一週間が過ぎると、少女たちは何かをしなければならないと決めた。

The cat’s appearance had improved.

猫の外見は良くなった。

His eye and cheek had resumed their normal appearance;

猫の目と頬は普通の外見に戻った。

he was not quite so thin;

not quite so (それほど~ない) [副] to a lesser extent than

猫はそれほど痩せていなかった。

and he had been seen washing his face.

猫は顔を洗っているのを見られた。

“But for all that we can’t keep him,” said Stella.

for all that (それでも) [副] in spite of that; nevertheless

keep (飼う) [動] have as a pet

「でも、私たちは彼を飼うことができない」とステラは言った。

“Aunt Jimsie is coming next week and she will bring the Sarah-cat with her.

Aunt Jimsie (ジムシーおばさん) [名] the name of a person

「ジムシーおばさんが来週来るし、サラ猫を連れてくるよ。

We can’t keep two cats;

私たちは2匹の猫を飼うことができない。

and if we did this Rusty Coat would fight all the time with the Sarah-cat.

もし飼ったとしても、このさび猫はサラ猫といつも喧嘩するだろう。

He’s a fighter by nature.

by nature (生まれつき) [副] naturally; inherently

fighter (喧嘩っ早い) [名] a person who fights

彼は生まれつき喧嘩っ早い。

He had a pitched battle last evening with the tobacco-king’s cat and routed him, horse, foot and artillery.”

pitched battle (激しい戦い) [名] a battle in which both sides are fully engaged

tobacco-king (タバコ王) [名] a person who is very rich from the tobacco industry

rout (敗走させる) [動] defeat and cause to retreat in disorder

foot (歩兵) [名] soldiers who fight on foot

artillery (砲兵) [名] the military branch or units that use guns, rockets, and missiles

昨日の夕方、タバコ王の猫と激しい戦いをし、馬、歩兵、砲兵を総動員して彼を敗走させたよ。」

“We must get rid of him,” agreed Anne, looking darkly at the subject of their discussion, who was purring on the hearth rug with an air of lamb-like meekness.

get rid of (追い出す) [動] to free oneself of

look darkly (じろりと見る) [動] to look angrily or suspiciously

subject (対象) [名] the person or thing that is being discussed, described, or dealt with

discussion (議論) [名] a conversation or debate about a particular topic

lamb (子羊) [名] a young sheep

meekness (従順) [名] the quality of being humble and submissive

hearth rug (暖炉の敷物) [名] a rug placed in front of a fireplace

「彼を追い出さなくちゃ」とアンは同意し、彼らの議論の対象である猫をじろりと見た。猫は子羊のような従順な様子で暖炉の敷物の上で喉を鳴らしていた。

“But the question is—how?

「でも問題はどうやって?

How can four unprotected females get rid of a cat who won’t be got rid of?”

unprotected (無防備な) [形] not protected

female (女性) [名] a person of the sex that is typically capable of bearing young or producing eggs

無防備な四人の女性が、追い出そうとしても追い出せない猫を追い出すにはどうしたらいいの?」

“We must chloroform him,” said Phil briskly.

chloroform (クロロホルム) [名] a colorless volatile liquid used as a solvent and formerly as an anesthetic

briskly (きっぱり) [副] in a quick and energetic way

「クロロホルムを嗅がせなくちゃ」とフィルはきっぱり言った。

“That is the most humane way.”

humane (人道的な) [形] characterized by kindness, mercy, or compassion

「それが一番人道的な方法よ」

“Who of us knows anything about chloroforming a cat?” demanded Anne gloomily.

gloomily (暗い顔で) [副] in a dark or gloomy manner

「私たちの中で猫にクロロホルムを嗅がせる方法を知っている人がいる?」とアンは暗い顔で尋ねた。

“I do, honey. It’s one of my few—sadly few—useful accomplishments.

sadly (悲しいほど) [副] in a sad manner

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

「私が知ってるよ、ハニー。それは私の数少ない、悲しいほど数少ない、役に立つ特技の一つなのよ。

I’ve disposed of several at home.

dispose of (始末する) [動] get rid of

家で何匹か始末したことがあるよ。

You take the cat in the morning and give him a good breakfast.

take (捕まえる) [動] grasp, grip, or seize

朝、猫を捕まえて、おいしい朝食を与えるの。

Then you take an old burlap bag—there’s one in the back porch—put the cat on it and turn over him a wooden box.

burlap bag (麻袋) [名] a bag made of burlap

turn over (被せる) [動] cause to change from one position to another

それから古い麻袋を用意して、裏のベランダにあるよ、その上に猫を乗せて、木箱を被せるの。

Then take a two-ounce bottle of chloroform, uncork it, and slip it under the edge of the box.

two-ounce (二オンスの) [形] having a weight of two ounces

bottle (瓶) [名] a container made of glass or plastic

uncork (栓を抜く) [動] remove the cork from

それから、二オンスのクロロホルムの瓶を用意して、栓を抜いて、箱の端の下に滑り込ませるの。

Put a heavy weight on top of the box and leave it till evening.

heavy (重い) [形] having a large mass or weight

weight (重し) [名] a mass of material that is heavy

箱の上に重しを乗せて、夕方まで放っておくのよ。

The cat will be dead, curled up peacefully as if he were asleep.

peacefully (穏やかに) [副] in a calm and quiet manner

猫は死んで、まるで眠っているかのように穏やかに丸まっているよ。

No pain—no struggle.”

no pain (痛みもない) [名] a highly unpleasant physical sensation caused by illness or injury

no struggle (苦しみもない) [名] a very difficult task or effort

痛みも苦しみもないのよ。」

“It sounds easy,” said Anne dubiously.

dubiously (疑わしそうに) [副] doubtfully; in a doubtful manner

「簡単そうね」とアンは疑わしそうに言った。

“It is easy. Just leave it to me.

me (私) [代] the person who is speaking or writing

「簡単よ。私に任せてちょうだい。

I’ll see to it,” said Phil reassuringly.

see to (任せる) [動] take care of; attend to

reassuringly (安心させるように) [副] in a way that makes someone feel less worried or afraid

任せて」とフィルは安心させるように言った。

Accordingly the chloroform was procured, and the next morning Rusty was lured to his doom.

accordingly (従って) [副] as a result

procure (手配する) [動] obtain by care, effort, or the use of special means

lure (誘い込む) [動] attract or entice

doom (運命の罠) [名] a terrible fate

それに従ってクロロホルムが手配され、翌朝ラスティは運命の罠に誘い込まれた。

He ate his breakfast, licked his chops, and climbed into Anne’s lap.

lick (なめる) [動] pass the tongue over

彼は朝食を食べ、口の周りをなめ、アンの膝に登った。

Anne’s heart misgave her.

misgive (不安になる) [動] to cause to have doubt or fear

アンは不安になった。

This poor creature loved her—trusted her.

この哀れな生き物は彼女を愛し、信頼している。

How could she be a party to this destruction?

be a party to (加担する) [動] be involved in or have a role in

destruction (破壊) [名] the action or process of causing so much damage to something that it no longer exists or cannot be repaired

どうして彼女がこの破壊に加担できるだろうか?

“Here, take him,” she said hastily to Phil.

「ほら、彼を連れて行って」と彼女は急いでフィルに言った。

“I feel like a murderess.”

murderess (殺人者) [名] a woman who has committed murder

「殺人者になった気分だよ」

“He won’t suffer, you know,” comforted Phil, but Anne had fled.

「彼は苦しまないよ」とフィルは慰めたが、アンは逃げ出していた。

The fatal deed was done in the back porch.

deed (行為) [名] something that is done

back porch (裏のベランダ) [名] a porch at the back of a house

致命的な行為は裏のベランダで行われた。

Nobody went near it that day.

go near (近寄る) [動] approach

that day (その日) [名] the day in question

その日、誰もその近くには近寄らなかった。

But at dusk Phil declared that Rusty must be buried.

at dusk (夕暮れ時に) [副] in the evening

しかし、夕暮れ時にフィルはラスティを埋葬しなければならないと宣言した。

“Pris and Stella must dig his grave in the orchard,” declared Phil, “and Anne must come with me to lift the box off.

「プリスとステラは果樹園に墓を掘らなければならない」とフィルは宣言した。「そしてアンは箱を持ち上げるために私と一緒に来なければならない。

That’s the part I always hate.”

それがいつも嫌いな部分だ。」

The two conspirators tip-toed reluctantly to the back porch.

conspirator (共謀者) [名] a person who takes part in a conspiracy

tip-toe (忍び寄る) [動] walk very quietly and carefully

reluctantly (しぶしぶ) [副] unwillingly; hesitantly

二人の共謀者はしぶしぶ後ろのポーチに忍び寄った。

Phil gingerly lifted the stone she had put on the box.

gingerly (慎重に) [副] in a careful or cautious manner

フィルは箱の上に置いた石を慎重に持ち上げた。

Suddenly, faint but distinct, sounded an unmistakable mew under the box.

faint (かすか) [形] lacking brightness or vividness

distinct (はっきり) [形] able to be perceived clearly by the senses

mew (ニャー) [名] the sound a cat makes

突然、かすかだがはっきりと、箱の下から紛れもないニャーという鳴き声が聞こえた。

“He—he isn’t dead,” gasped Anne, sitting blankly down on the kitchen doorstep.

「彼は死んでいない」とアンは息を切らして、ぼんやりと台所の玄関に腰を下ろした。

“He must be,” said Phil incredulously.

「死んでいるに違いない」とフィルは信じられない様子で言った。

Another tiny mew proved that he wasn’t.

prove (分かる) [動] to show or make clear that something is true or valid

再び小さなニャーという鳴き声が聞こえ、死んでいないことが分かった。

The two girls stared at each other.

二人の少女は互いに見つめ合った。

“What will we do?” questioned Anne.

「どうしようか?」とアンは尋ねた。

“Why in the world don’t you come?” demanded Stella, appearing in the doorway.

in the world (いったい) [副] used to express surprise, anger, or emphasis

「いったいどうして来ないの?」とステラが戸口に現れて言った。

“We’ve got the grave ready.

「お墓の準備はできたよ。

‘What silent still and silent all?’” she quoted teasingly.

「何が静かで、静かで、静かなの?」と彼女はからかうように言った。

“‘Oh, no, the voices of the dead Sound like the distant torrent’s fall,’” promptly counter-quoted Anne, pointing solemnly to the box.

dead (死者) [名] a person who has died

distant (遠くの) [形] far away in space or time

torrent (激流) [名] a strong and fast-moving stream of water

fall (音) [名] the sound of something falling

counter-quote (反論する) [動] quote something in order to contradict it

「『ああ、違う、死者の声は遠くの激流の音のように聞こえる』」とアンは即座に反論し、厳粛に箱を指さした。

A burst of laughter broke the tension.

burst (爆笑) [名] a sudden and violent release of energy

tension (緊張) [名] the state of being stretched or strained

爆笑が緊張を解いた。

“We must leave him here till morning,” said Phil, replacing the stone.

replacing (元に戻す) [動] take the place of

「朝までここに置いておかなければならない」とフィルは石を元に戻しながら言った。

“He hasn’t mewed for five minutes.

hasn't (鳴いていない) [助] have not

「彼は5分間鳴いていない。

Perhaps the mews we heard were his dying groan.

mew (鳴き声) [名] the cry of a cat

groan (呻き) [名] a deep, low sound made in the throat, typically expressing pain, discomfort, or displeasure

たぶん私たちが聞いた鳴き声は彼の死の呻きだったのだろう。

Or perhaps we merely imagined them, under the strain of our guilty consciences.”

strain (重圧) [名] a force that tends to distort or change the shape of something

あるいは、私たちの罪悪感の重圧の下で、ただ想像しただけかもしれない。」

But, when the box was lifted in the morning, Rusty bounded at one gay leap to Anne’s shoulder where he began to lick her face affectionately.

bound (跳び上がる) [動] move or cause to move with a series of leaps

gay (元気よく) [形] happy and full of energy

leap (跳躍) [名] a jump or bound

shoulder (肩) [名] the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

affectionately (愛情を込めて) [副] in a loving or caring way

しかし、朝箱を持ち上げると、ラスティは元気よく跳び上がってアンの肩に乗り、愛情を込めて顔をなめ始めた。

Never was there a cat more decidedly alive.

これほど明らかに生きている猫はいなかった。

“Here’s a knot hole in the box,” groaned Phil.

knot hole (節穴) [名] a hole in a piece of wood where a knot has fallen out

「箱に節穴がある」とフィルはうめいた。

“I never saw it. That’s why he didn’t die.

「気づかなかった。だから死ななかったんだ。

Now, we’ve got to do it all over again.”

all over again (もう一度) [副] once more; another time

got to (~しなければならない) [助] be obliged to; have to

さあ、もう一度やり直さなくちゃ」

“No, we haven’t,” declared Anne suddenly.

「いいえ、そうしなくていいの」とアンは突然宣言した。

“Rusty isn’t going to be killed again.

「ラスティは二度と殺されないよ。

He’s my cat—and you’ve just got to make the best of it.”

make the best of (受け入れる) [動] to accept and deal with a bad situation in a positive way

彼は私の猫よ。あなたはただそれを受け入れるしかないよ」

“Oh, well, if you’ll settle with Aunt Jimsie and the Sarah-cat,” said Stella, with the air of one washing her hands of the whole affair.

settle (折り合いをつける) [動] reach an agreement about

wash one's hands of (手を引く) [動] refuse to be involved in something

「ああ、そう、もしあなたがジムシーおばさんとサラ猫と折り合いをつけるなら」とステラは、この件から手を引くような態度で言った。

From that time Rusty was one of the family.

from that time (それ以来) [副] from that time on

それ以来、ラスティは家族の一員となった。

He slept o’nights on the scrubbing cushion in the back porch and lived on the fat of the land.

back porch (裏ポーチ) [名] a porch on the back of a house

彼は夜は裏ポーチの洗濯用クッションで寝て、土地の肥えたところで暮らした。

By the time Aunt Jamesina came he was plump and glossy and tolerably respectable.

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

glossy (つやつや) [形] having a shiny surface

tolerably (かなり) [副] moderately; fairly

ジェームズィナおばさんが来る頃には、彼はふっくらとつやつやとして、かなり立派になっていた。

But, like Kipling’s cat, he “walked by himself.”

Kipling (キプリング) [名] English author and poet

しかし、キプリングの猫のように、彼は「一人で歩いた」。

His paw was against every cat, and every cat’s paw against him.

paw (足) [名] the foot of an animal having claws and pads

彼の足はすべての猫に対してあり、すべての猫の足は彼に対してあった。

One by one he vanquished the aristocratic felines of Spofford Avenue.

one by one (次々と) [副] in succession

vanquish (打ち負かす) [動] defeat thoroughly

aristocratic (貴族の) [形] belonging to the aristocracy

feline (猫) [名] a cat or other animal of the cat family

彼はスポフォード通りの貴族の猫たちを次々と打ち負かしていった。

As for human beings, he loved Anne and Anne alone.

human being (人間) [名] a person

人間については、彼はアンとアンだけを愛していた。

Nobody else even dared stroke him.

stroke (撫でる) [動] move one's hand gently and smoothly over the surface of

誰も彼を撫でようとさえしなかった。

An angry spit and something that sounded much like very improper language greeted any one who did.

improper (不適切な) [形] not suitable or proper

language (言葉) [名] the system of communication used by a particular community or country

撫でようとすると、怒ったように唾を吐き、とても不適切な言葉に聞こえる何かを発した。

“The airs that cat puts on are perfectly intolerable,” declared Stella.

put on (見せる) [動] to assume or affect

declare (断言する) [動] to state or announce clearly and formally

「あの猫の態度は本当に耐えられないよ」とステラは断言した。

“Him was a nice old pussens, him was,” vowed Anne, cuddling her pet defiantly.

pussens (猫) [名] a cat

cuddle (抱きしめる) [動] hold closely in one's arms

「彼はいい年寄り猫なのよ」とアンは誓い、反抗的にペットを抱きしめた。

“Well, I don’t know how he and the Sarah-cat will ever make out to live together,” said Stella pesimistically.

make out (暮らしていく) [動] manage to live

pesimistically (悲観的に) [副] in a pessimistic manner

「まあ、彼とサラ猫がどうやって一緒に暮らしていくのかわからないよ」とステラは悲観的に言った。

“Cat-fights in the orchard o’nights are bad enough.

cat-fight (猫の喧嘩) [名] a fight between two women

o'night (夜) [名] the period of darkness from sunset to sunrise

「夜の果樹園での猫の喧嘩は十分にひどい。

But cat-fights here in the livingroom are unthinkable.”

livingroom (居間) [名] a room in a house for general everyday use

でも、ここ居間での猫の喧嘩は考えられないよ」

In due time Aunt Jamesina arrived.

in due time (やがて) [副] at the proper time; eventually

やがてジェームズィナおばさんが到着した。

Anne and Priscilla and Phil had awaited her advent rather dubiously;

advent (到着) [名] the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event

アンとプリシラとフィルは、彼女の到着をかなり疑わしく待っていた。

but when Aunt Jamesina was enthroned in the rocking chair before the open fire they figuratively bowed down and worshipped her.

enthrone (腰を下ろす) [動] to seat on a throne

open fire (暖炉) [名] a fireplace that is not enclosed by a glass screen

figuratively (比喩的に) [副] metaphorically

bow down (頭を下げる) [動] to bend the head or body in a gesture of respect, submission, or shame

しかし、ジェームズィナおばさんが暖炉の前のロッキングチェアに腰を下ろすと、彼らは比喩的に頭を下げて彼女を崇拝した。

Aunt Jamesina was a tiny old woman with a little, softly-triangular face, and large, soft blue eyes that were alight with unquenchable youth, and as full of hopes as a girl’s.

softly-triangular (柔らかい三角形の) [形] having the shape of a triangle with rounded corners

alight (輝き) [動] be on fire

unquenchable (消すことのできない) [形] too strong or intense to be suppressed

ジェームズィナおばさんは、小さな、柔らかい三角形の顔と、消すことのできない若さで輝き、少女のように希望に満ちた大きくて柔らかい青い目をした、小さな老婦人だった。

She had pink cheeks and snow-white hair which she wore in quaint little puffs over her ears.

snow-white (雪のように白い) [形] of a color intermediate between red and white

puff (ふくらみ) [名] a small amount of smoke, steam, or another substance coming out of something in a short, quick burst

彼女はピンクの頬と雪のように白い髪をしており、耳の上に趣のある小さなふくらみをつけて髪を結っていた。

“It’s a very old-fashioned way,” she said, knitting industriously at something as dainty and pink as a sunset cloud.

「とても古風な方法なのよ」と彼女は言い、夕焼けの雲のように可憐でピンク色の何かをせっせと編んでいた。

“But I am old-fashioned. My clothes are, and it stands to reason my opinions are, too.

stand to reason (道理にかなう) [動] be logical or reasonable

「でも私は古風なのよ。私の服は古風だし、私の意見も古風なのが道理というものよ。

I don’t say they’re any the better of that, mind you.

any the better (優れている) [形] to a higher standard or more advanced level

mind (言う) [動] be careful or cautious about

だからといって、私の意見が優れているとは言わないよ。

In fact, I daresay they’re a good deal the worse.

in fact (実際) [副] in reality; in truth

daresay (断言できる) [動] be so bold as to say

a good deal (ずっと) [名] a large amount or extent

the worse (悪い) [形] of poor quality or a low standard

実際、私の意見はずっと悪いと断言できるよ。

But they’ve worn nice and easy.

wear (着心地) [名] the quality of being comfortable to wear

でも、私の意見は着心地がよく、楽なのよ。

New shoes are smarter than old ones, but the old ones are more comfortable.

smart (おしゃれ) [形] neat, tidy, and fashionable

comfortable (楽) [形] providing ease and relaxation

新しい靴は古い靴よりおしゃれだけど、古い靴の方が楽なのよ。

I’m old enough to indulge myself in the matter of shoes and opinions.

old enough (十分に年をとっている) [形] having reached an age that allows one to do something

indulge (好きなようにする) [動] allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of

私は靴や意見の点で自分の好きなようにできる年齢よ。

I mean to take it real easy here.

mean (つもりだ) [動] intend to do something

take it easy (気楽に過ごす) [動] relax and not worry about anything

私はここで本当に気楽に過ごすつもりよ。

I know you expect me to look after you and keep you proper, but I’m not going to do it.

proper (きちんと) [形] in accordance with established rules or standards

あなたが私にあなたの面倒を見て、あなたをきちんとさせておくことを期待しているのは知っているよ。でも、私はそうするつもりはないの。

You’re old enough to know how to behave if you’re ever going to be.

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

あなたは、もしあなたがそうするつもりなら、どう振る舞うべきかを知るのに十分な年齢よ。

So, as far as I am concerned,” concluded Aunt Jamesina, with a twinkle in her young eyes, “you can all go to destruction in your own way.”

as far as I am concerned (私に関する限り) [副] to the extent of my knowledge or ability

twinkle (輝く) [動] to shine or sparkle

go to (向かって進む) [動] to move or travel toward

だから、私に関する限り」とジェームズイナおばさんは若々しい目を輝かせながら結論を述べた。「あなたたちはみんな自分のやり方で破滅に向かって進むことができるよ。」

“Oh, will somebody separate those cats?” pleaded Stella, shudderingly.

separate (引き離す) [動] move or keep apart

「ああ、誰かあの猫たちを引き離してくれない?」ステラは身震いしながら懇願した。

Aunt Jamesina had brought with her not only the Sarah-cat but Joseph.

Aunt Jamesina (ジェームズイナおばさん) [名] the aunt of Jamesina

not only (だけでなく) [接] and also; as well as

ジェームズイナおばさんはサラ猫だけでなくジョセフも連れてきていた。

Joseph, she explained, had belonged to a dear friend of hers who had gone to live in Vancouver.

belong (飼う) [動] be owned by

dear (親友) [形] loved and cherished

Vancouver (バンクーバー) [名] a city on the Pacific coast of Canada in southwestern British Columbia

ジョセフは、彼女の親友が飼っていたが、その親友がバンクーバーに住むことになったので、彼女が引き取ったのだ。

“She couldn’t take Joseph with her so she begged me to take him.

beg (頼む) [動] ask for something earnestly

「彼女はジョセフを連れて行けなかったので、私に引き取ってくれるように頼んだの。

I really couldn’t refuse.

断ることはできなかったよ。

He’s a beautiful cat—that is, his disposition is beautiful.

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

彼は美しい猫よ。つまり、彼の気質が美しいのよ。

She called him Joseph because his coat is of many colors.”

coat (毛皮) [名] the fur, hair, or wool covering the body of an animal

彼女は彼の毛皮がいろいろな色だからジョセフと呼んだの」

It certainly was.

be (そうだった) [動] exist or live

確かにそうだった。

Joseph, as the disgusted Stella said, looked like a walking rag-bag.

disgusted (嫌悪感を抱いた) [形] feeling disgust

walking (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

rag-bag (ぼろ袋) [名] a bag containing a miscellaneous collection of things

ジョセフは、嫌悪感を抱いたステラが言ったように、歩くぼろ袋のように見えた。

It was impossible to say what his ground color was.

ground color (地色) [名] the color of the background

彼の地色が何色か言うことは不可能だった。

His legs were white with black spots on them.

leg (足) [名] one of the two lower limbs of a human being

spot (斑点) [名] a small area of a different color from the surface around it

彼の足は白く、黒い斑点があった。

His back was gray with a huge patch of yellow on one side and a black patch on the other.

patch (斑点) [名] a small area of a surface that is different from the area around it

one side (片側) [名] one of the two parts into which something is divided

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

彼の背中は灰色で、片側に黄色の大きな斑点があり、もう片側に黒い斑点があった。

His tail was yellow with a gray tip.

彼の尻尾は黄色で先端が灰色だった。

One ear was black and one yellow.

片方の耳は黒く、もう片方は黄色だった。

A black patch over one eye gave him a fearfully rakish look.

give (見せる) [動] cause to have, make a present of

rakish (荒々しい) [形] having a dashing, jaunty, or slightly disreputable quality or appearance

片方の目の上の黒い斑点が彼を恐ろしく荒々しく見せていた。

In reality he was meek and inoffensive, of a sociable disposition.

in reality (実際は) [副] in fact; in truth

meek (柔和な) [形] quiet and gentle

inoffensive (無害な) [形] not causing offense

sociable (社交的な) [形] fond of the company of others

実際は彼は柔和で無害で、社交的な性格だった。

In one respect, if in no other, Joseph was like a lily of the field.

in one respect (ある点で) [副] in a particular way

if in no other (もし他の点ではそうではないとしても) [副] if not in any other way

ある点で、もし他の点ではそうではないとしても、ジョセフは野のユリのようだった。

He toiled not neither did he spin or catch mice.

neither (~も~もしない) [接] not either; not the one nor the other

spin (糸を紡ぐ) [動] make thread from a mass of fiber by drawing out and twisting

彼は働かず、糸を紡ぐことも、ネズミを捕まえることもしなかった。

Yet Solomon in all his glory slept not on softer cushions, or feasted more fully on fat things.

Solomon (ソロモン王) [名] the third king of Israel

feast (たらふく食べる) [動] eat a large meal

fat (脂っこい) [形] having a lot of fat

それでも栄華を極めたソロモン王も、これより柔らかいクッションで眠ったり、これより脂っこいものをたらふく食べたりはしなかった。

Joseph and the Sarah-cat arrived by express in separate boxes.

express (急行) [名] a fast train

ジョセフとサラ猫は別々の箱に入って急行で到着した。

After they had been released and fed, Joseph selected the cushion and corner which appealed to him, and the Sarah-cat gravely sat herself down before the fire and proceeded to wash her face.

release (解放する) [動] set free

select (選ぶ) [動] choose from a number of alternatives

corner (角) [名] the place where two walls, lines, streets, etc. meet

appeal (訴えかける) [動] be attractive or interesting to

proceed (始める) [動] start doing something

彼らが解放されて餌を与えられた後、ジョセフは彼に訴えかけるクッションと角を選び、サラ猫は真面目そうに暖炉の前に座り、顔を洗い始めた。

She was a large, sleek, gray-and-white cat, with an enormous dignity which was not at all impaired by any consciousness of her plebian origin.

sleek (つやつやした) [形] smooth and glossy as if polished

gray-and-white (灰色と白の) [形] having a color that is a mixture of gray and white

dignity (威厳) [名] the state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect

plebian (平民) [名] a member of the common people

origin (出自) [名] the point or place where something begins, arises, or is derived

彼女は大きくて、つやつやした、灰色と白の猫で、彼女の平民の出自を意識することで全く損なわれていない、とても大きな威厳があった。

She had been given to Aunt Jamesina by her washerwoman.

be given to (譲られる) [動] be given as a present

washerwoman (洗濯女) [名] a woman whose occupation is washing clothes

彼女はジェームズィナおばさんに洗濯女から譲られた。

“Her name was Sarah, so my husband always called puss the Sarah-cat,” explained Aunt Jamesina.

Sarah (サラ) [名] a female given name

puss (猫) [名] a cat

「彼女の名前はサラだったので、私の夫はいつも猫をサラ猫と呼んでいました」とジェームズィナおばさんは説明した。

“She is eight years old, and a remarkable mouser.

eight years old (8歳) [名] eight years of age

remarkable (優秀な) [形] worthy of attention or notice

mouser (ネズミ捕り) [名] a cat that is good at catching mice

「彼女は8歳で、とても優秀なネズミ捕りです。

Don’t worry, Stella.

心配しないで、ステラ。

The Sarah-cat never fights and Joseph rarely.”

サラ猫は決して喧嘩をしませんし、ジョセフもめったに喧嘩をしません。」

“They’ll have to fight here in self-defense,” said Stella.

self-defense (自己防衛) [名] the defense of one's person or interests, especially through the use of physical force, which is permitted in certain cases as an answer to a proportionate use of force

「ここでは自己防衛のために戦わなければならないでしょう」とステラは言った。

At this juncture Rusty arrived on the scene.

at this juncture (この時点で) [副] at this critical point in time

この時点でラスティが現場に到着した。

He bounded joyously half way across the room before he saw the intruders.

joyously (喜んで) [副] in a happy or joyful manner

half way (半分) [名] the point that is halfway between two points

intruder (侵入者) [名] a person who enters a place or situation without permission or welcome

彼は侵入者を見る前に部屋の半分を喜んで飛び跳ねた。

Then he stopped short;

stop short (急に立ち止まる) [動] stop suddenly

それから彼は急に立ち止まった。

his tail expanded until it was as big as three tails.

expand (膨らむ) [動] become or make larger or more extensive

as big as (になるまで) [副] to the same size or extent as

彼の尻尾は3本分の尻尾になるまで膨らんだ。

The fur on his back rose up in a defiant arch;

fur (毛) [名] the coat of a mammal

rise up (立ち上がる) [動] get up from a sitting or lying position

arch (アーチ) [名] a curved structure that spans an opening and is supported only at its ends

彼の背中の毛は反抗的なアーチ状に立ち上がった。

Rusty lowered his head, uttered a fearful shriek of hatred and defiance, and launched himself at the Sarah-cat.

lower (下げる) [動] move something to a lower position

utter (発する) [動] make or produce a sound

hatred (憎しみ) [名] intense dislike

defiance (反抗) [名] open resistance to an authority or established convention

launch (襲いかかる) [動] move or cause to move with a sudden forceful movement

ラスティは頭を下げ、憎しみと反抗の恐ろしい叫び声を発し、サラ猫に襲いかかった。

The stately animal had stopped washing her face and was looking at him curiously.

curiously (好奇心を持って) [副] in a curious manner

その堂々とした動物は顔を洗うのを止め、彼を好奇心を持って見ていた。

She met his onslaught with one contemptuous sweep of her capable paw.

onslaught (猛攻) [名] a fierce or destructive attack

contemptuous (軽蔑的な) [形] showing contempt

sweep (一撃) [名] a swinging movement

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

彼女は彼の猛攻を彼女の有能な前足の軽蔑的な一撃で迎えた。

Rusty went rolling helplessly over on the rug;

go rolling (転がる) [動] move by turning over and over

rug (敷物) [名] a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with a nap) that is used as a floor covering

ラスティは何もできずに敷物の上を転がった。

he picked himself up dazedly.

pick oneself up (起き上がる) [動] to get up after falling or being knocked down

dazedly (ぼんやりと) [副] in a dazed manner

彼はぼんやりと起き上がった。

What sort of a cat was this who had boxed his ears?

box (殴る) [動] hit with the hand

彼の耳を殴ったこの猫はいったい何者なのだろう?

He looked dubiously at the Sarah-cat.

彼は疑わしそうにサラ猫を見た。

Would he or would he not?

would not (だろうか) [助] used to express a polite request

彼はそうするだろうか、そうしないだろうか?

The Sarah-cat deliberately turned her back on him and resumed her toilet operations.

deliberately (わざと) [副] done on purpose; intentional

turn one's back on (背を向ける) [動] to ignore or reject someone or something

toilet operation (身繕い) [名] the act of cleaning oneself

サラ猫はわざと彼に背を向け、身繕いを再開した。

Rusty decided that he would not.

ラスティはそうしないことに決めた。

He never did.

彼は決してそうしなかった。

From that time on the Sarah-cat ruled the roost.

from that time on (その時から) [副] from that time forward

rule the roost (支配者となる) [動] be in charge or in control

その時からサラ猫が支配者となった。

Rusty never again interfered with her.

never again (二度と) [副] at no time in the future; on no future occasion

ラスティは二度と彼女に干渉しなかった。

But Joseph rashly sat up and yawned.

rashly (軽率に) [副] without careful thought or planning

yawn (あくびをする) [動] open one's mouth and take a deep breath, usually involuntarily, as a result of tiredness or boredom

しかし、ジョセフは軽率にも起き上がってあくびをした。

Rusty, burning to avenge his disgrace, swooped down upon him.

avenge (晴らす) [動] inflict harm in return for (an injury or wrong)

ラスティは恥辱を晴らすために彼に襲いかかった。

Joseph, pacific by nature, could fight upon occasion and fight well.

pacific (温和な) [形] tending to make or preserve peace; conciliatory

upon occasion (いざという時) [副] when the occasion arises

ジョセフは生まれつき温和だが、いざという時には戦うことができ、しかもよく戦った。

The result was a series of drawn battles.

series (連続) [名] a number of things that are arranged or happen in a certain order

draw (引き分け) [名] a contest in which neither side wins

その結果、引き分けの連続となった。

Every day Rusty and Joseph fought at sight.

at sight (顔を合わせるたびに) [副] as soon as something is seen

ラスティとジョセフは毎日顔を合わせるたびに戦った。

Anne took Rusty’s part and detested Joseph.

take part (味方する) [動] to participate in something

アンはラスティの味方をしてジョセフを嫌った。

Stella was in despair.

be in despair (絶望している) [動] to be in a state of hopelessness

ステラは絶望していた。

But Aunt Jamesina only laughed.

しかし、ジェームズィナおばさんはただ笑っただけだった。

“Let them fight it out,” she said tolerantly.

fight it out (戦い抜く) [動] fight until one side is defeated

tolerantly (寛容に) [副] in a tolerant manner

「彼らに戦わせておけばいい」と彼女は寛容に言った。

“They’ll make friends after a bit.

make friends (仲良くなる) [動] become friends with someone

after a bit (しばらくしたら) [副] after a short time

「彼らはしばらくしたら仲良くなるよ。

Joseph needs some exercise—he was getting too fat.

exercise (運動) [名] physical activity that is done in order to become or remain fit and healthy

ジョセフは運動が必要だ。彼は太りすぎだった。

And Rusty has to learn he isn’t the only cat in the world.”

そして、ラスティは自分が世界で唯一の猫ではないことを学ばなければならない。」

Eventually Joseph and Rusty accepted the situation and from sworn enemies became sworn friends.

eventually (やがて) [副] in the end; ultimately

situation (状況) [名] the combination of circumstances at a particular time and place

sworn (宿敵) [形] bound by or as if by an oath

やがてジョセフとラスティは状況を受け入れ、宿敵から親友になった。

They slept on the same cushion with their paws about each other, and gravely washed each other’s faces.

彼らは同じクッションの上で互いに前足を絡めて眠り、真面目な顔で互いの顔を洗った。

“We’ve all got used to each other,” said Phil.

each other (お互いに) [代] one another

「私たちはみんなお互いに慣れてきた」とフィルは言った。

“And I’ve learned how to wash dishes and sweep a floor.”

dish (皿) [名] a flat or shallow container with raised edges that is used to hold or serve food

sweep (掃除する) [動] clean with a broom

「そして、私はお皿を洗ったり、床を掃除したりすることを学んだ。」

“But you needn’t try to make us believe you can chloroform a cat,” laughed Anne.

make (信じさせる) [動] cause to believe

chloroform (クロロホルムを嗅がせる) [動] to administer chloroform to

「でも、猫にクロロホルムを嗅がせることができるなんて信じさせようとしなくていいよ」とアンは笑った。

“It was all the fault of the knothole,” protested Phil.

fault (せい) [名] responsibility for a bad situation or event

「全部節穴のせいだ」とフィルは抗議した。

“It was a good thing the knothole was there,” said Aunt Jamesina rather severely.

knothole (節穴) [名] a hole in a piece of wood where a knot has fallen out

「節穴があってよかったよ」とジェームズィナおばさんはかなり厳しく言った。

“Kittens have to be drowned, I admit, or the world would be overrun.

be drowned (溺れさせられる) [動] die through submersion in and inhalation of water

be overrun (猫だらけになる) [動] be full of cats

「子猫は溺れさせなければならない、それは認める、さもなければ世界は猫だらけになってしまう。

But no decent, grown-up cat should be done to death—unless he sucks eggs.”

grown-up (大人の) [形] mature; fully developed

be done to death (殺される) [動] be killed

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

でも、まともな大人の猫は殺すべきではないよ、卵を吸う猫は別だけど」

“You wouldn’t have thought Rusty very decent if you’d seen him when he came here,” said Stella.

「ここに来た時のラスティを見たら、まともな猫とは思わなかったでしょう」とステラは言った。

“He positively looked like the Old Nick.”

Old Nick (悪魔) [名] the Devil

「まるで悪魔みたいだったよ」

“I don’t believe Old Nick can be so very, ugly” said Aunt Jamesina reflectively.

「悪魔がそんなに醜いとは思えないよ」とジェームズィナおばさんは考え込んだように言った。

“He wouldn’t do so much harm if he was.

do so much harm (そんなに悪さをする) [動] cause a lot of damage or injury

「もしそうなら、そんなに悪さをしないよ。

I always think of him as a rather handsome gentleman.”

私はいつも悪魔はどちらかというとハンサムな紳士だと思っているのよ」

Chapter XVII: A Letter from Davy

第17章: デイビーからの手紙

“It’s beginning to snow, girls,” said Phil, coming in one November evening, “and there are the loveliest little stars and crosses all over the garden walk.

one (ある) [冠] used to refer to a person or thing previously mentioned or easily identified

November (11月) [名] the eleventh month of the year

cross (十字架) [名] a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse bar, on which Jesus Christ was crucified

all over (いっぱい) [副] everywhere

「雪が降り始めたよ、みんな」と、11月のある夕方、フィルが家に入ってきて言った。「庭の小道にとてもきれいな小さな星や十字架がいっぱいあるよ。

I never noticed before what exquisite things snowflakes really are.

snowflake (雪の結晶) [名] a single crystal of snow

exquisite (精巧な) [形] extremely beautiful or delicate

雪の結晶が本当にこんなに精巧なものだとは今まで気づかなかったよ。

One has time to notice things like that in the simple life.

have time (時間がある) [動] have the time to do something

simple life (シンプルな生活) [名] a life that is not complicated by many possessions or relationships

シンプルな生活をしていると、そういうことに気づく時間があるんだ。

Bless you all for permitting me to live it.

bless (感謝する) [動] express gratitude to

私にそれを許してくれた皆さんに感謝します。

It’s really delightful to feel worried because butter has gone up five cents a pound.”

go up (値上がりする) [動] increase in value

pound (ポンド) [名] a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or 0.45359237 kilograms

バターが1ポンド5セント値上がりしたからって心配するなんて、本当に楽しいことだよ。」

“Has it?” demanded Stella, who kept the household accounts.

keep (つける) [動] maintain or cause to continue in a certain state

household (家計) [名] a group of people living together in one residence

account (簿) [名] a record of financial transactions

「そうなの?」家計簿をつけているステラが尋ねた。

“It has—and here’s your butter.

「そうなんだ。ほら、バターだよ。

I’m getting quite expert at marketing.

expert (上手) [名] a person who has a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of or skill in a particular area

marketing (買い物) [名] the action or business of promoting and selling products or services, including market research and advertising

買い物もかなり上手になってきたよ。

It’s better fun than flirting,” concluded Phil gravely.

flirting (いちゃつく) [動] behave as though sexually attracted to someone, without serious intentions

いちゃつくより楽しいよ」とフィルは真面目な顔で結論を出した。

“Everything is going up scandalously,” sighed Stella.

scandalously (ひどく) [副] in a way that is shocking or immoral

「何もかもがひどく値上がりしているよ」とステラはため息をついた。

“Never mind. Thank goodness air and salvation are still free,” said Aunt Jamesina.

thank goodness (ありがたいことに) [間] an expression of relief

salvation (救済) [名] the act of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil

「気にしないで。ありがたいことに空気と救済はタダだ」とジェームズィナおばさんは言った。

“And so is laughter,” added Anne.

「笑いもね」とアンは付け加えた。

“There’s no tax on it yet and that is well, because you’re all going to laugh presently.

tax (税金) [名] a compulsory contribution to state revenue, levied by the government on workers' income and business profits, or added to the cost of some goods, services, and transactions

well (いいこと) [名] a good thing

presently (今から) [副] in a short time; soon

「それにはまだ税金がかからないし、それはいいことよ、だってみんな今から笑うんだもの。

I’m going to read you Davy’s letter.

デイビーの手紙を読んであげるよ。

His spelling has improved immensely this past year, though he is not strong on apostrophes, and he certainly possesses the gift of writing an interesting letter.

spelling (つづり) [名] the way a word is spelled

strong (得意) [形] having a great deal of force or power

apostrophe (アポストロフィ) [名] a punctuation mark (') used to indicate the omission of a letter or letters

彼のつづりは、この一年でとても上達したけど、アポストロフィは苦手みたい。でも、面白い手紙を書く才能は確かにあるよ。

Listen and laugh, before we settle down to the evening’s study-grind.”

settle down (とりかかる) [動] begin working seriously

聞いて笑って、それから夜の勉強にとりかかりましょう。」

“Dear Anne,” ran Davy’s letter, “I take my pen to tell you that we are all pretty well and hope this will find you the same.

Dear Anne (親愛なるアン) [名] a greeting used at the beginning of a letter

run (始まっていた) [動] to be in operation or effect

pen (ペン) [名] a handheld device used for writing or drawing with ink

pretty (とても) [副] very or extremely

hope (いいなと思って) [動] to want something to happen or be true

「親愛なるアン」とデイビーの手紙は始まっていた。「私たちはみんな元気で、君も元気だといいなと思ってペンをとったよ。

It’s snowing some today and Marilla says the old woman in the sky is shaking her feather beds.

今日は雪が降っていて、マリラは空の老婆が羽毛布団を振っているんだって。

Is the old woman in the sky God’s wife, Anne? I want to know.

空の老婆は神様の奥さんなの、アン? 知りたいな。

“Mrs. Lynde has been real sick but she is better now.

be real sick (本当に具合が悪い) [動] be very ill

be better (良くなる) [動] improve

「リンド夫人は本当に具合が悪かったけど、今は良くなったよ。

She fell down the cellar stairs last week.

stair (階段) [名] a set of steps leading up or down from one level to another

先週、地下室の階段から落ちたの。

When she fell she grabbed hold of the shelf with all the milk pails and stewpans on it, and it gave way and went down with her and made a splendid crash.

grab hold of (つかむ) [動] grip suddenly and forcibly

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

milk pail (牛乳の桶) [名] a bucket for carrying milk

stewpan (シチュー鍋) [名] a saucepan with a handle and a tight-fitting lid

give way (壊れる) [動] break or collapse

make a splendid crash (すごい音がする) [動] produce a loud noise

落ちるときに、牛乳の桶やシチュー鍋が乗っている棚をつかんだんだけど、棚が壊れて彼女と一緒に落ちて、すごい音がしたよ。

Marilla thought it was an earthquake at first.

earthquake (地震) [名] a sudden and violent shaking of the ground, typically caused by movement along a fault line that runs through the Earth's crust

マリラは最初地震だと思ったのよ。

“One of the stewpans was all dinged up and Mrs. Lynde straned her ribs.

ding (へこむ) [動] make a ringing sound

strane (痛める) [動] cause to feel pain

「シチュー鍋の1つがへこんで、リンド夫人は肋骨を痛めたよ。

The doctor came and gave her medicine to rub on her ribs but she didn’t under stand him and took it all inside instead.

medicine (薬) [名] a drug or other preparation used for the treatment or prevention of disease

rub (塗る) [動] move one's hand or an object over (a surface) with a smooth, continuous, circular motion

rib (肋骨) [名] any of the 24 curved bones that are attached to the spine and protect the chest

take (飲み込む) [動] swallow or consume (something)

医者が来て、肋骨に塗る薬をくれたんだけど、彼女は医者の言うことが理解できなくて、全部飲み込んでしまったの。

The doctor said it was a wonder it dident kill her but it dident and it cured her ribs and Mrs. Lynde says doctors dont know much anyhow.

dont know much (大したことない) [動] be not very knowledgeable or experienced

医者はそれで死ななかったのが不思議だと言ってたけど、死ななかったし、肋骨も治ったし、リンド夫人は医者なんて大したことないって言ってるよ。

But we couldent fix up the stewpan.

fix up (直す) [動] repair or improve

でもシチュー鍋は直せなかったよ。

Marilla had to throw it out.

throw out (捨てる) [動] get rid of something by throwing it away

マリラは捨てなくちゃならなかったよ。

Thanksgiving was last week.

感謝祭は先週だった。

There was no school and we had a great dinner.

no school (学校は休み) [名] a place where people go to learn

great dinner (素晴らしい夕食) [名] the last meal of the day

学校は休みだったし、素晴らしい夕食を食べたよ。

I et mince pie and rost turkey and frut cake and donuts and cheese and jam and choklut cake.

mince pie (ミンスパイ) [名] a small pie filled with a mixture of dried fruit, spices, and sugar

rost turkey (七面鳥のロースト) [名] a turkey that has been roasted

frut cake (フルーツケーキ) [名] a cake made with dried fruit

donut (ドーナツ) [名] a small cake of sweetened dough fried in fat

cheese (チーズ) [名] a food made from the pressed curds of milk

choklut cake (チョコレートケーキ) [名] a cake made with chocolate

私はミンスパイと七面鳥のローストとフルーツケーキとドーナツとチーズとジャムとチョコレートケーキを食べた。

Marilla said I’d die but I dident.

dident (死ななかった) [動] did not

マリラは私が死ぬだろうと言ったが、私は死ななかった。

Dora had earake after it, only it wasent in her ears it was in her stummick.

earache (耳の痛み) [名] a pain in the ear

stummick (お腹) [名] the stomach

ドラはその後耳が痛くなったけど、耳じゃなくてお腹だった。

I dident have earake anywhere.

私はどこも耳が痛くなかった。

“Our new teacher is a man.

「新しい先生は男性だ。

He does things for jokes.

彼は冗談のために何かをする。

Last week he made all us third-class boys write a composishun on what kind of a wife we’d like to have and the girls on what kind of a husband.

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

third-class (三年生) [形] of the third rank, grade, or quality

composishun (作文) [名] a piece of writing, especially one that is done as an exercise in a school

先週、彼は私たち三年生の男子全員にどんな妻が欲しいか、女子にはどんな夫が欲しいかについて作文を書かせた。

He laughed fit to kill when he read them.

fit to kill (死ぬほど) [形] very funny

彼はそれらを読んだ時、死ぬほど笑った。

This was mine.

これは私のだった。

I thought youd like to see it.

like to (見たいと思う) [動] want to

あなたはそれを見たいと思うだろうと思った。

“‘The kind of a wife I’d like to Have.

「私が欲しい妻の種類。

“‘She must have good manners and get my meals on time and do what I tell her and always be very polite to me.

have good manners (マナーがよい) [動] behave in a polite and socially acceptable way

get my meals (食事を用意する) [動] prepare food for me

do what I tell her (私が言うことをする) [動] follow my instructions

be polite to (に礼儀正しい) [動] behave in a respectful and considerate way towards

「彼女はマナーがよく、時間通りに食事を用意し、私が言うことをし、いつも私にとても礼儀正しくなければならない。

She must be fifteen yers old.

must (~でなければならない) [助] be obliged to; be required to

fifteen (15) [名] the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

彼女は15歳でなければならない。

She must be good to the poor and keep her house tidy and be good tempered and go to church regularly.

tidy (きちんとした) [形] arranged neatly and in order

be good tempered (気立てがよい) [動] having a pleasant or kindly disposition

go to church (教会に行く) [動] attend a religious service at a church

彼女は貧しい人に優しく、家をきちんと保ち、気立てがよく、定期的に教会に行かなければならない。

She must be very handsome and have curly hair.

curly (巻き毛) [形] having or arranged in curls

彼女はとても美人で、巻き毛でなければならない。

If I get a wife that is just what I like Ill be an awful good husband to her.

私が好きなような妻を得られたら、私は彼女にとってとても良い夫になるだろう。

I think a woman ought to be awful good to her husband.

私は女性は夫にとても良くするべきだと思う。

Some poor women haven’t any husbands.

haven't (いない) [動] not have

夫がいない貧しい女性もいる。

“‘THE END.’”

「『終わり』」

“I was at Mrs. Isaac Wrights funeral at White Sands last week.

「私は先週ホワイトサンズでアイザック・ライト夫人の葬儀に参列した。

The husband of the corpse felt real sorry.

遺体の夫は本当に悲しんでいた。

Mrs. Lynde says Mrs. Wrights grandfather stole a sheep but Marilla says we mustent speak ill of the dead.

Mrs. Wrights (ライト夫人の) [名] a woman who is married to Mr. Wright

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

steal (盗む) [動] take (something) without permission or legal right and without intending to return it

sheep (羊) [名] an animal that is often kept for its wool or its meat

mustent (いけない) [動] be obliged to; be required to

speak ill of (悪口を言う) [動] say something negative about someone or something

リンド夫人はライト夫人の祖父が羊を盗んだと言っているけれど、マリラは死者の悪口を言ってはいけないと言っている。

Why mustent we, Anne?

どうしていけないの、アン?

I want to know.

知りたいな。

It’s pretty safe, ain’t it?

かなり安全だよね?

“Mrs. Lynde was awful mad the other day because I asked her if she was alive in Noah’s time.

Noah (ノア) [名] a man who built an ark to save himself, his family, and the animals from a great flood

「リンド夫人は、この前、ノアの時代に生きていたのかときいたら、ひどく怒ったよ。

I dident mean to hurt her feelings.

彼女の気持ちを傷つけるつもりはなかったの。

I just wanted to know.

ただ知りたかっただけなのに。

Was she, Anne?

彼女はノアの時代に生きていた?

“Mr. Harrison wanted to get rid of his dog.

「ハリソンさんは犬を処分したかったんだ。

So he hunged him once but he come to life and scooted for the barn while Mr. Harrison was digging the grave, so he hunged him again and he stayed dead that time.

come to life (生き返る) [動] become more interesting, exciting, or lively

scoot (逃げ込む) [動] go or move quickly

だから一度吊るしたんだけど、ハリソンさんが墓を掘っている間に生き返って納屋に逃げ込んだので、もう一度吊るしたら今度は死んだままだった。

Mr. Harrison has a new man working for him.

ハリソンさんのところに新しい人が働きに来ている。

He’s awful okward.

彼はひどくぎこちない。

Mr. Harrison says he is left handed in both his feet.

left handed (左利き) [形] using the left hand more naturally than the right

ハリソンさんは彼は両足が左利きだと言う。

Mr. Barry’s hired man is lazy.

Mr. Barry (バリーさん) [名] a man with the surname Barry

hired man (雇い人) [名] a man who is employed by someone

lazy (怠け者) [形] unwilling to work or use energy

バリーさんの雇い人は怠け者だ。

Mrs. Barry says that but Mr. Barry says he aint lazy exactly only he thinks it easier to pray for things than to work for them.

Mrs. Barry (バリーさん) [名] the wife of Mr. Barry

バリーさんはそう言うけど、バリーさんは彼は怠け者というわけではない、ただ彼は物事のために働くよりも祈る方が簡単だと思っているだけだと言う。

“Mrs. Harmon Andrews prize pig that she talked so much of died in a fit.

Mrs. Harmon Andrews (ハーモン・アンドリュース夫人) [名] a woman who is married to Mr. Harmon Andrews

prize pig (賞豚) [名] a pig that has won a prize

talk so much of (あれだけ自慢する) [動] talk about something a lot

fit (発作) [名] a sudden attack of illness

「ハーモン・アンドリュース夫人があれだけ自慢していた賞豚が発作で死んだ。

Mrs. Lynde says it was a judgment on her for pride.

リンド夫人はそれは彼女のプライドに対する裁きだと言う。

But I think it was hard on the pig.

hard (酷い) [形] causing or likely to cause great difficulty or suffering

でも私は豚には酷い事だと思う。

Milty Boulter has been sick.

ミルティ・ボルター病気だった。

The doctor gave him medicine and it tasted horrid.

taste (味がする) [動] have a particular flavor

horrid (ひどい) [形] causing or likely to cause horror; shocking

医者が彼に薬をくれたが、それはひどい味だった。

I offered to take it for him for a quarter but the Boulters are so mean.

quarter (25セント) [名] a coin worth one fourth of a dollar

Boulters (ボルター家) [名] the Boulter family

mean (けちな) [形] unwilling to give or spend money

私は彼の代わりに25セントで飲むと申し出たが、ボルター家はひどくけちだ。

Milty says he’d rather take it himself and save his money.

save (節約する) [動] spend less money

ミルティは自分で飲んでお金を節約する方がいいと言う。

I asked Mrs. Boulter how a person would go about catching a man and she got awful mad and said she dident know, shed never chased men.

Mrs. Boulter (ボルター夫人) [名] a woman

go about (捕まえる) [動] try to achieve something

私はボルター夫人にどうやって男を捕まえるのか尋ねたら、彼女はひどく怒って、知らない、男を追いかけたことなんてない、と言った。

“The A.V.I.S. is going to paint the hall again.

paint (塗り直す) [動] apply paint to

「A.V.I.S.はまたホールを塗り直すんだ。

They’re tired of having it blue.

青色に飽きちゃったんだ。

“The new minister was here to tea last night.

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

「新しい牧師さんが昨夜お茶を飲みに来たよ。

He took three pieces of pie.

take (食べる) [動] eat

彼はパイを3つ食べた。

If I did that Mrs. Lynde would call me piggy.

piggy (豚) [名] a young pig

私がそうしたら、リンド夫人は私を豚と呼ぶでしょう。

And he et fast and took big bites and Marilla is always telling me not to do that.

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

bite (口) [名] the act of biting

それに彼は早食いで、大きな口で食べたよ。マリラはいつも私にそうしないように言っているのに。

Why can ministers do what boys can’t?

どうして牧師さんは男の子ができないことをできるのでしょう?

I want to know.

知りたいよ。

“I haven’t any more news.

any more (これ以上) [副] no more; not any more

「これ以上ニュースはないよ。

Here are six kisses. xxxxxx.

ここに6つのキスを。xxxxxx。

Dora sends one.

ドラも1つ送るよ。

Heres hers. x.

hers (彼女の) [代] belonging to or connected with a female person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified

これが彼女の。x。

“Your loving friend DAVID KEITH”

「愛する友人デイビッド・キース」

“P.S. Anne, who was the devils father? I want to know.”

P.S. (追伸) [名] postscript

devil (悪魔) [名] an evil spirit

「追伸アン、悪魔の父親は誰だった? 知りたいんだ。」

Chapter XVIII: Miss Josephine Remembers the Anne-girl

第18章: ジョセフィンさんがアンのことを思い出す

When Christmas holidays came the girls of Patty’s Place scattered to their respective homes, but Aunt Jamesina elected to stay where she was.

Christmas holidays (クリスマス休暇) [名] the period around Christmas when schools and many businesses are closed

scatter (散らばる) [動] throw around in an untidy way

respective (それぞれの) [形] belonging or relating separately to each of the people or things mentioned

elect (決める) [動] choose or decide by voting

stay (残る) [動] continue to be in the same place

クリスマス休暇が来ると、パティの家にいる少女たちはそれぞれの家へ散らばったが、ジェームズィナおばさんはそのまま残ることにした。

“I couldn’t go to any of the places I’ve been invited and take those three cats,” she said.

「招待された場所に猫を連れて行くわけにはいかないし」と彼女は言った。

“And I’m not going to leave the poor creatures here alone for nearly three weeks.

「それに、このかわいそうな子たちを3週間も一人ぼっちにしておけないよ。

If we had any decent neighbors who would feed them I might, but there’s nothing except millionaires on this street.

餌をくれるような親切な隣人がいたらそうするかもしれないけど、この通りには億万長者しかいないのよ。

So I’ll stay here and keep Patty’s Place warm for you.”

だから、ここに残ってパティの家を暖かくしておくよ」

Anne went home with the usual joyous anticipations—which were not wholly fulfilled.

joyous (楽しい) [形] full of joy or happiness

anticipation (期待) [名] the expectation of something; the act of looking forward to something

wholly (完全に) [副] completely; entirely

アンはいつものように楽しい期待を抱いて帰宅したが、それは完全には満たされなかった。

She found Avonlea in the grip of such an early, cold, and stormy winter as even the “oldest inhabitant” could not recall.

grip (真っ只中) [名] a strong and unpleasant effect

oldest (最年長の) [形] having lived or existed for a long time

inhabitant (住人) [名] a person or animal that lives in or occupies a place

アンは、アヴォンリーが「最年長の住人」でさえ思い出せないほど早くて寒くて荒れた冬の真っ只中にあることを知った。

Green Gables was literally hemmed in by huge drifts.

literally (文字通り) [副] in a literal manner or sense; exactly

drift (吹きだまり) [名] a bank of snow heaped up by the wind

グリーン・ゲイブルズは文字通り巨大な吹きだまりに囲まれていた。

Almost every day of that ill-starred vacation it stormed fiercely;

almost every day (ほとんど毎日) [副] on nearly all days

ill-starred (不運な) [形] unlucky

fiercely (激しく) [副] in a violent or intense manner

その不運な休暇のほとんど毎日、激しい嵐が吹き荒れた。

and even on fine days it drifted unceasingly.

unceasingly (絶え間なく) [副] without stopping

そして天気の良い日でさえ、雪は絶え間なく吹きだまった。

No sooner were the roads broken than they filled in again.

no sooner (すぐに) [副] very soon after

be broken (除雪される) [動] be cleared of snow

fill in (埋まる) [動] become full or blocked up

道は除雪されてもすぐにまた埋まってしまった。

It was almost impossible to stir out.

stir out (外出する) [動] go out; leave one's house

外に出るのはほとんど不可能だった。

The A.V.I.S. tried, on three evenings, to have a party in honor of the college students, and on each evening the storm was so wild that nobody could go, so they gave up the attempt in despair.

have a party (パーティーを開く) [動] have a social gathering of invited guests

in honor of (歓迎する) [前] in recognition of

on each evening (毎晩) [副] every evening

so wild (ひどい) [形] very bad or serious

give up (あきらめる) [動] stop trying to do or achieve something

in despair (絶望して) [副] the complete loss or absence of hope

A・V・I・Sは三日間、大学生を歓迎するパーティーを開こうとしたが、毎晩嵐がひどくて誰も行けず、ついに絶望してあきらめた。

Anne, despite her love of and loyalty to Green Gables, could not help thinking longingly of Patty’s Place, its cosy open fire, Aunt Jamesina’s mirthful eyes, the three cats, the merry chatter of the girls, the pleasantness of Friday evenings when college friends dropped in to talk of grave and gay.

loyalty (忠実) [名] the quality of being loyal

could not help (禁じ得なかった) [動] be unable to refrain from doing something

think longingly (恋しく思う) [動] to think about something with a strong feeling of wanting it

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

mirthful (陽気な) [形] full of mirth; merry

three (三匹) [形] the number after two and before four

pleasantness (楽しさ) [名] the quality of being pleasant

grave (真面目な) [形] requiring much thought or work

gay (楽しい) [形] lighthearted and carefree

アンはグリーン・ゲイブルズを愛し、忠実だったにもかかわらず、パティの家、居心地の良い暖炉、ジェームズィナおばさんの陽気な目、三匹の猫、少女たちの陽気なおしゃべり、大学の友人たちが立ち寄って真面目な話や楽しい話をする金曜日の夜の楽しさを恋しく思うのを禁じ得なかった。

Anne was lonely; Diana, during the whole of the holidays, was imprisoned at home with a bad attack of bronchitis.

during (ずっと) [前] throughout the duration of

the holidays (休暇) [名] a day or period of time on which one does not go to work or school

imprisoned (出られない) [動] put or keep in prison or a similar place of confinement

bronchitis (気管支炎) [名] inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes

アンは孤独だった。ダイアナは休暇中ずっと、ひどい気管支炎で家から出られなかった。

She could not come to Green Gables and it was rarely Anne could get to Orchard Slope, for the old way through the Haunted Wood was impassable with drifts, and the long way over the frozen Lake of Shining Waters was almost as bad.

Orchard Slope (オルチャード・スロープ) [名] the name of a farm

Lake of Shining Waters (輝く湖) [名] the name of a lake

ダイアナはグリーン・ゲイブルズに来ることができず、アンもオルチャード・スロープに行くことはめったにできなかった。お化けの森を通る古い道は吹きだまりで通れず、凍った輝く湖を渡る長い道もほとんど同じくらいひどかった。

Ruby Gillis was sleeping in the white-heaped graveyard;

ルビー・ギリスは雪の積もった墓場で眠り、

Jane Andrews was teaching a school on western prairies.

ジェーン・アンドリュースは西部の大草原で教師をしていた。

Gilbert, to be sure, was still faithful, and waded up to Green Gables every possible evening.

still (相変わらず) [副] even now or at this time; yet

wade (歩く) [動] walk through water

ギルバートは、もちろん、相変わらず忠実で、できる限り毎晩グリーン・ゲイブルズまで歩いて来た。

But Gilbert’s visits were not what they once were.

be not what they once were (以前とは違っていた) [動] be different from what they used to be

しかし、ギルバートの訪問は以前とは違っていた。

Anne almost dreaded them.

アンはほとんどそれを恐れていた。

It was very disconcerting to look up in the midst of a sudden silence and find Gilbert’s hazel eyes fixed upon her with a quite unmistakable expression in their grave depths;

in the midst of (真っ只中に) [前] in the middle of

look up (顔を上げる) [動] direct one's gaze upward

hazel (ヘーゼル色) [形] of a light brown or greenish-brown color

fix (見つめる) [動] direct one's gaze steadily and intently on

grave (深い) [形] of importance or significance

expression (表情) [名] the way in which one expresses oneself

disconcerting (当惑させられる) [形] causing one to feel confused or embarrassed

突然の沈黙の真っ只中に顔を上げて、ギルバートのヘーゼル色の目が、その深い奥底に紛れもない表情を浮かべて自分を見つめているのを見つけるのは、とても当惑させられることだった。

and it was still more disconcerting to find herself blushing hotly and uncomfortably under his gaze, just as if—just as if—well, it was very embarrassing.

uncomfortably (不快に) [副] in an uncomfortable manner

gaze (視線) [名] a steady intent look

just as if (まるで) [副] as if

embarrassing (恥ずかしい) [形] causing one to feel shame or embarrassment

そして、彼の視線の下で自分が熱く不快に顔を赤らめているのに気づくのは、さらに当惑させられることだった。まるで、まるで、とても恥ずかしいことだった。

Anne wished herself back at Patty’s Place, where there was always somebody else about to take the edge off a delicate situation.

somebody else (誰か) [名] some other person

about to (しようとしている) [動] on the point of doing something

take the edge off (緊張をほぐす) [動] to make something less intense or severe

delicate situation (微妙な状況) [名] a situation that is difficult to deal with or handle

アンはパティの家に戻りたいと思った。そこではいつも誰かが微妙な状況の緊張をほぐしてくれていた。

At Green Gables Marilla went promptly to Mrs. Lynde’s domain when Gilbert came and insisted on taking the twins with her.

domain (家) [名] the area over which a person has control

グリーン・ゲイブルズでは、ギルバートが来るとマリラはすぐにリンド夫人の家に行って、双子を連れて行くと言い張った。

The significance of this was unmistakable and Anne was in a helpless fury over it.

significance (意味) [名] the quality of being important

fury (怒り) [名] a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility

この意味は紛れもなく、アンはそれに対してどうしようもない怒りを覚えた。

Davy, however, was perfectly happy.

however (しかし) [副] nevertheless; on the other hand

しかし、デイビーは完全に幸せだった。

He reveled in getting out in the morning and shoveling out the paths to the well and henhouse.

revel in (夢中になる) [動] take great pleasure in

shovel (掘り起こす) [動] dig with a shovel

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

彼は朝起きて、井戸や鶏小屋への道をシャベルで掘り起こすことに夢中だった。

He gloried in the Christmas-tide delicacies which Marilla and Mrs. Lynde vied with each other in preparing for Anne, and he was reading an enthralling tale, in a school library book, of a wonderful hero who seemed blessed with a miraculous faculty for getting into scrapes from which he was usually delivered by an earthquake or a volcanic explosion, which blew him high and dry out of his troubles, landed him in a fortune, and closed the story with proper éclat.

glory in (自慢する) [動] take great pride in

Christmas-tide (クリスマス) [名] the season of Christmas

delicacy (珍味) [名] a choice or expensive food

vie with (競い合う) [動] compete eagerly with

prepare (用意する) [動] make ready for use or consideration

enthralling (魅惑的な) [形] extremely interesting or appealing

tale (物語) [名] a story about legendary or supernatural beings or events

school library (学校の図書館) [名] a library in a school

book (本) [名] a written or printed work consisting of pages bound together between two covers

wonderful (素晴らしい) [形] extremely good or impressive

blessed (恵まれている) [形] having received a special favor or gift

miraculous (奇跡的な) [形] of the nature of a miracle

faculty (能力) [名] an inherent mental or physical power

scrape (トラブル) [名] a difficult or unpleasant situation

usually (通常) [副] in most cases; more often than not

deliver (救う) [動] rescue from danger or harm

volcanic explosion (火山の爆発) [名] a violent eruption of a volcano

high (高く) [副] to or at a great height

dry (抜け出す) [動] make or become free from moisture

land (恵まれる) [動] come or bring to a specified place

fortune (幸運) [名] chance or luck as an external, arbitrary force affecting human affairs

close (終える) [動] bring or come to an end

proper (適切な) [形] truly or strictly so called

éclat (栄光) [名] brilliant or conspicuous success or distinction

彼は、マリラとリンド夫人がアンのために用意しようと競い合ったクリスマスの珍味を自慢し、学校の図書館の本で、奇跡的な能力に恵まれているように見える素晴らしい英雄の魅惑的な物語を読んでいた。彼は通常、地震や火山の爆発によって救われ、彼を高く吹き飛ばし、トラブルから抜け出し、幸運に恵まれ、適切な栄光で物語を終えた。

“I tell you it’s a bully story, Anne,” he said ecstatically.

ecstatically (有頂天になって) [副] in a state of very great happiness

「これはすごい話だ、アン」と彼は有頂天になって言った。

“I’d ever so much rather read it than the Bible.”

「聖書よりもずっと読みたい」

“Would you?” smiled Anne.

「そう?」アンは微笑んだ。

Davy peered curiously at her.

デイビーは好奇心をもって彼女をじっと見た。

“You don’t seem a bit shocked, Anne.

shocked (驚く) [形] surprised and upset

「アン、君は少しも驚いていないようだな。

Mrs. Lynde was awful shocked when I said it to her.”

shocked (驚いた) [形] surprised or astonished

リンド夫人は私が言ったときとても驚いていたよ」

“No, I’m not shocked, Davy.

be not shocked (驚いてはいないよ) [動] not be surprised

「いいえ、驚いてはいないよ、デイビー。

I think it’s quite natural that a nine-year-old boy would sooner read an adventure story than the Bible.

nine-year-old (9歳の) [形] being nine years old

sooner (むしろ) [副] more readily or willingly

9歳の男の子が聖書よりも冒険物語を読むのはごく自然なことだと思うよ。

But when you are older I hope and think that you will realize what a wonderful book the Bible is.”

when you are older (大きくなったら) [副] at a later time

でも、大きくなったら聖書がどんなに素晴らしい本か分かるようになると思うよ」

“Oh, I think some parts of it are fine,” conceded Davy.

some parts of (一部) [名] a portion of something

「ああ、聖書の一部はいいとは思うよ」とデイビーは認めた。

“That story about Joseph now—it’s bully.

Joseph (ヨセフ) [名] a son of Jacob and Rachel and the eleventh of the twelve patriarchs of Israel

bully (素晴らしい) [形] very good; excellent

「ヨセフの話は素晴らしい。

But if I’d been Joseph I wouldn’t have forgive the brothers.

if I'd been (もし私が~だったら) [条] if I had been

でも、もし私がヨセフだったら兄弟を許さなかっただろう。

No, siree, Anne. I’d have cut all their heads off.

no, siree (絶対に許さない) [間] an emphatic expression of denial

cut off (切り落とす) [動] remove by cutting

絶対に許さない。私ならみんなの首を切り落としただろう。

Mrs. Lynde was awful mad when I said that and shut the Bible up and said she’d never read me any more of it if I talked like that.

私がそう言うと、リンド夫人はひどく怒って聖書を閉じ、そんな風に言うならもう聖書を読んであげないって言ったんだ。

So I don’t talk now when she reads it Sunday afternoons;

だから、日曜日の午後に彼女が聖書を読むときは何も言わないようにしている。

I just think things and say them to Milty Boulter next day in school.

next day (翌日) [名] the day after today

心の中で考えて、翌日学校でミルティ・ボルターに話すんだ。

I told Milty the story about Elisha and the bears and it scared him so he’s never made fun of Mr. Harrison’s bald head once.

bear (熊) [名] a large, heavy mammal that lives in the northern hemisphere and has thick fur and sharp claws

scare (怖がる) [動] cause to be afraid or anxious

ミルティにエリシャと熊の話をしてやったら、怖がってハリソンさんのはげ頭をからかわなくなったよ。

Are there any bears on P.E. Island, Anne? I want to know.”

プリンス・エドワード島に熊はいるのかい、アン? 知りたいな。」

“Not nowadays,” said Anne, absently, as the wind blew a scud of snow against the window.

「今はいないよ」とアンはぼんやりと答えた。風が吹いて雪が窓に吹き付けた。

“Oh, dear, will it ever stop storming.”

stop (止む) [動] cease to happen or exist

「ああ、この嵐はいつ止むのかしら。」

“God knows,” said Davy airily, preparing to resume his reading.

airily (気楽に) [副] in a light-hearted manner

「神のみぞ知る」とデイビーは気楽に答え、また読み始めようとした。

Anne was shocked this time.

this time (今度は) [副] on this occasion; now

今度はアンがショックを受けた。

“Davy!” she exclaimed reproachfully.

「デイビー!」と彼女は非難するように叫んだ。

“Mrs. Lynde says that,” protested Davy.

「リンド夫人がそう言うんだ」とデイビーは抗議した。

“One night last week Marilla said ‘Will Ludovic Speed and Theodora Dix ever get married?”

Theodora Dix (セオドラ・ディックス) [名] a female given name

「先週のある夜、マリラが『ルドヴィック・スピードとセオドラ・ディックスは結婚するかしら?』と言ったんだ。

and Mrs. Lynde said, “‘God knows’—just like that.”

するとリンド夫人が『神のみぞ知る』って言ったんだ、こんな風に」

“Well, it wasn’t right for her to say it,” said Anne, promptly deciding upon which horn of this dilemma to empale herself.

dilemma (ジレンマ) [名] a situation in which a difficult or unpleasant choice has to be made between two or more alternatives

empale (突き刺す) [動] pierce with a sharp object

「そうね、彼女がそれを言うのは正しくなかったよ」とアンは即座にこのジレンマのどちらの角に自分を突き刺すかを決めた。

“It isn’t right for anybody to take that name in vain or speak it lightly, Davy.

take in vain (無駄にする) [動] use or treat something carelessly or disrespectfully

speak lightly (軽々しく口にする) [動] say something without giving it enough thought or consideration

「誰もその名を無駄にしたり軽々しく口にするのは正しくないのよ、デイビー。

Don’t ever do it again.”

二度とそんなことをしちゃだめよ」

“Not if I say it slow and solemn, like the minister?” queried Davy gravely.

slowly (ゆっくり) [副] at a low speed

「牧師さんみたいにゆっくりと厳かに言うならいい?」とデイビーは真面目に尋ねた。

“No, not even then.”

「いいえ、それでもだめ」

“Well, I won’t. Ludovic Speed and Theodora Dix live in Middle Grafton and Mrs. Rachel says he has been courting her for a hundred years.

Middle Grafton (ミドル・グラフトン) [名] a place name

Mrs. Rachel (レイチェルさん) [名] a woman's name

「じゃあ、言わない。ルドヴィック・スピードとセオドラ・ディックスはミドル・グラフトンに住んでいて、レイチェルさんは彼が彼女に百年も求婚していると言っている。

Won’t they soon be too old to get married, Anne?

too old (年を取りすぎている) [形] having lived for a long time

彼らは結婚するにはもうすぐ年を取りすぎてしまうんじゃない、アン?

I hope Gilbert won’t court you that long.

court (求婚する) [動] try to win the love of

long (長く) [副] for a long time

ギルバートがそんなに長くあなたに求婚しないといいけど。

When are you going to be married, Anne?

when (いつ) [副] at what time

いつ結婚するの、アン?

Mrs. Lynde says it’s a sure thing.”

Mrs. Lynde (リンドさん) [名] a woman who lives in Avonlea

sure thing (確実なこと) [名] something that is certain to happen or be true

リンドさんは確実なことだって言っているよ。」

“Mrs. Lynde is a—” began Anne hotly;

begin (言い始める) [動] start to say something

「リンドさんは・・・」アンは熱く言い始めた。

then stopped.

そして、やめた。

“Awful old gossip,” completed Davy calmly.

gossip (噂好き) [名] a person who likes talking about other people's private lives

complete (言い終える) [動] finish

「ひどい噂好き」デイビーが落ち着いて言い終えた。

“That’s what every one calls her.

what (もの) [代] the thing or things mentioned before

every one (みんな) [代] each person in a group

「みんなそう呼んでる。

But is it a sure thing, Anne?

sure (確か) [形] certain; confident

でも、それは確かなことなの、アン?

I want to know.”

知りたいよ。」

“You’re a very silly little boy, Davy,” said Anne, stalking haughtily out of the room.

haughtily (傲慢に) [副] in a proud and arrogant manner

stalk (出て行く) [動] walk in a stiff, proud, or angry manner

「あなたはとても愚かな小さな男の子ね、デイビー」アンはそう言って、部屋から傲慢に出て行った。

The kitchen was deserted and she sat down by the window in the fast falling wintry twilight.

desert (空っぽ) [形] empty of people

fast (急速に) [副] at high speed

台所は空っぽで、彼女は急速に落ちていく冬の夕暮れの窓際に腰を下ろした。

The sun had set and the wind had died down.

sun (日) [名] the star that the Earth revolves around

die down (止む) [動] become less strong or intense

日が沈み、風が止んだ。

A pale chilly moon looked out behind a bank of purple clouds in the west.

look out (のぞく) [動] be visible

bank (雲) [名] a mass of cloud or fog

西の紫色の雲の向こうに青白い冷たい月がのぞいていた。

The sky faded out, but the strip of yellow along the western horizon grew brighter and fiercer, as if all the stray gleams of light were concentrating in one spot;

fade out (色あせる) [動] gradually disappear

strip (帯) [名] a long, narrow piece of something

stray (光) [名] a lost or homeless person or animal

concentrate (集中する) [動] focus all of one's attention on something

spot (一点) [名] a particular place, point, or area

空は色あせたが、西の地平線に沿った黄色い帯は、まるですべての光が一点に集中しているかのように、より明るく激しくなった。

the distant hills, rimmed with priest-like firs, stood out in dark distinctness against it.

rim (縁取る) [動] form the edge of

priest (僧侶) [名] a person who performs religious ceremonies

stand out (際立つ) [動] be easily noticeable

遠くの丘は、僧侶のようなモミに縁取られ、それに対して暗く際立っていた。

Anne looked across the still, white fields, cold and lifeless in the harsh light of that grim sunset, and sighed.

look across (見渡す) [動] look over or across

lifeless (生気のない) [形] dead

harsh (厳しい) [形] unpleasantly rough or violent; severe

アンは、その厳しい夕日の厳しい光の中で冷たく生気のない、静かな白い野原を見渡してため息をついた。

She was very lonely; and she was sad at heart; for she was wondering if she would be able to return to Redmond next year.

彼女はとても孤独だった。そして彼女は心の中で悲しかった。来年レドモンドに戻れるかどうか疑問に思っていたからだ。

It did not seem likely.

likely (ありそう) [形] probable; expected

それはありそうになかった。

The only scholarship possible in the Sophomore year was a very small affair.

the only (唯一の) [形] the one and only

possible (可能な) [形] able to be done or achieved

affair (もの) [名] a matter or concern

2年生で可能な唯一の奨学金は非常に小さなものだった。

She would not take Marilla’s money;

would not (受け取らなかった) [助] refused to

彼女はマリラのお金を受け取らなかった。

and there seemed little prospect of being able to earn enough in the summer vacation.

summer vacation (夏休み) [名] a holiday during the summer

そして夏休みに十分稼ぐことができる見込みはほとんどなかった。

“I suppose I’ll just have to drop out next year,” she thought drearily, “and teach a district school again until I earn enough to finish my course.

drop out (退学する) [動] leave school or college before completing a course

dreary (悲しげな) [形] sad or dull

district school (地区の学校) [名] a school in a particular area

「来年は退学するしかないよ」と彼女は悲しげに考えた。「そして、コースを終えるのに十分な収入を得るまで、また地区の学校で教えることになるよ。

And by that time all my old class will have graduated and Patty’s Place will be out of the question.

by that time (その時までには) [副] at or before the time mentioned

will have graduated (卒業しているだろう) [動] complete a course of study or training

out of the question (問題外) [形] not worth considering; not possible

そしてその時までには私の古いクラスはすべて卒業しているだろうし、パティの家は問題外になるだろう。

But there! I’m not going to be a coward.

coward (臆病者) [名] a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things

でも、私は臆病者にはならないよ。

I’m thankful I can earn my way through if necessary.”

earn one's way (自分の道を切り開く) [動] to make enough money to pay for one's own expenses

thankful (感謝している) [形] grateful

必要ならば、自分の道を切り開くことができることに感謝しているよ。」

“Here’s Mr. Harrison wading up the lane,” announced Davy, running out.

run out (走り出る) [動] leave a place quickly

「ハリソンさんが道を歩いて来てる」とデイビーが走り出て告げた。

“I hope he’s brought the mail.

「郵便を持ってきてくれたらいいのに。

It’s three days since we got it.

届いてから三日も経ってるよ。

I want to see what them pesky Grits are doing.

pesky (厄介な) [形] causing trouble or annoyance

Grits (自由党) [名] a member of the Liberal Party of Canada

あの厄介な自由党が何をしているか見たいんだ。

I’m a Conservative, Anne.

Conservative (保守党) [名] a member of the Conservative Party

私は保守党だ、アン。

And I tell you, you have to keep your eye on them Grits.”

keep an eye on (目を光らせる) [動] watch closely

言っておくが、自由党には目を光らせておかないとだめだ」

Mr. Harrison had brought the mail, and merry letters from Stella and Priscilla and Phil soon dissipated Anne’s blues.

bring (届ける) [動] take or carry something to a place

mail (郵便物) [名] letters and packages delivered by the post office

dissipate (吹き飛ばす) [動] (of a feeling or emotion) disappear or cause to disappear

ハリソンさんが郵便物を届けてくれたが、ステラ、プリシラ、フィルからの陽気な手紙でアンの憂鬱はすぐに吹き飛んでしまった。

Aunt Jamesina, too, had written, saying that she was keeping the hearth-fire alight, and that the cats were all well, and the house plants doing fine.

hearth-fire (暖炉の火) [名] a fire in a fireplace

alight (ともす) [動] set on fire

house plant (観葉植物) [名] a plant that is grown indoors

do fine (すくすく育つ) [動] grow well

ジェームズィナおばさんも手紙を書いていて、暖炉の火を絶やさず、猫たちもみんな元気で、観葉植物もすくすく育っていると知らせてくれた。

“The weather has been real cold,” she wrote, “so I let the cats sleep in the house—Rusty and Joseph on the sofa in the living-room, and the Sarah-cat on the foot of my bed.

「とても寒い日が続いているのよ」と書いてあった。「だから猫たちを家の中で寝かせているの。ラスティとジョセフは居間のソファで、サラは私のベッドの足元で。

It’s real company to hear her purring when I wake up in the night and think of my poor daughter in the foreign field.

company (心強い) [名] a person or thing that provides companionship or entertainment

夜中に目が覚めて、遠くにいるかわいそうな娘のことを思うとき、サラのゴロゴロいう声を聞くと本当に心強いのよ。

If it was anywhere but in India I wouldn’t worry, but they say the snakes out there are terrible.

India (インド) [名] a country in South Asia

snake (蛇) [名] a legless reptile

terrible (恐ろしい) [形] causing or likely to cause terror; dreadful; awful

インド以外の場所なら心配しないんだけど、あそこの蛇は恐ろしいらしいよ。

It takes all the Sarah-cats’s purring to drive away the thought of those snakes.

drive away (忘れる) [動] cause to go away

サラのゴロゴロ声を聞いてようやく蛇のことを忘れられるのよ。

I have enough faith for everything but the snakes.

have enough faith (信じられる) [動] believe in something

蛇以外のことなら何でも信じられるんだけど。

I can’t think why Providence ever made them.

Providence (神様) [名] God

神様がどうして蛇なんて作ったのか、私にはわからないよ。

Sometimes I don’t think He did.

do (作る) [動] make, produce, or create

神様が作ったとは思えない時もあるよ。

I’m inclined to believe the Old Harry had a hand in making them.”

Old Harry (悪魔) [名] the devil

have a hand in (関与する) [動] be involved in

悪魔が作ったんだと思う時もあるよ。」

Anne had left a thin, typewritten communication till the last, thinking it unimportant.

communication (手紙) [名] a letter or other written message

アンは、重要でないと判断して、薄いタイプライターで打たれた手紙を最後に残していた。

When she had read it she sat very still, with tears in her eyes.

still (じっと) [副] without moving

それを読み終えると、アンは目に涙を浮かべてじっと座っていた。

“What is the matter, Anne?”

「どうしたの、アン?」

asked Marilla.

とマリラが尋ねた。

“Miss Josephine Barry is dead,” said Anne, in a low tone.

Josephine Barry (ジョセフィン・バリー) [名] a character in the story

be dead (亡くなる) [動] to be no longer alive

in a low tone (低い声で) [副] in a quiet voice

「ジョセフィン・バリーさんが亡くなったの」とアンは低い声で言った。

“So she has gone at last,” said Marilla.

「ついに亡くなったのね」とマリラは言った。

“Well, she has been sick for over a year, and the Barrys have been expecting to hear of her death any time.

over a year (一年以上) [名] a period of time longer than one year

Barrys (バリー) [名] a family name

any time (いつでも) [名] at any time; whenever

「そうね、彼女は一年以上も病気だったし、バリーはいつでも彼女の死の知らせを聞く覚悟はしていたよ。

It is well she is at rest for she has suffered dreadfully, Anne.

be at rest (安らかに眠れる) [動] be in a state of peace or tranquility

彼女はひどく苦しんでいたから、安らかに眠れてよかったよ、アン。

She was always kind to you.”

彼女はいつもあなたに優しかったよね。」

“She has been kind to the last, Marilla.

be kind to (優しくする) [動] treat someone or something well

the last (最後) [名] the end of something

「彼女は最後まで優しかったよ、マリラ。

This letter is from her lawyer.

lawyer (弁護士) [名] a person who is a member of the legal profession

この手紙は彼女の弁護士からよ。

She has left me a thousand dollars in her will.”

dollar (ドル) [名] the basic monetary unit of the United States

彼女は遺言で私に千ドル残してくれたの。」

“Gracious, ain’t that an awful lot of money,” exclaimed Davy.

gracious (わあ) [形] very generous or kind

「わあ、それはすごい大金だね」とデイビーは叫んだ。

“She’s the woman you and Diana lit on when you jumped into the spare room bed, ain’t she?

jump into (飛び込む) [動] to get into something suddenly and with force

「彼女は、君とダイアナが空き部屋のベッドに飛び込んだ時に出会った女性だよね?

Diana told me that story.

ダイアナがその話をしてくれたよ。

Is that why she left you so much?”

so much (そんなにたくさん) [副] a lot; a great deal

だからそんなにたくさん残してくれたの?」

“Hush, Davy,” said Anne gently.

hush (静かに) [動] be quiet

「静かに、デイビー」とアンは優しく言った。

She slipped away to the porch gable with a full heart, leaving Marilla and Mrs. Lynde to talk over the news to their hearts’ content.

slip away (抜け出す) [動] leave quietly or secretly

full heart (満ち足りた気持ち) [名] a feeling of satisfaction

heart's content (心ゆくまで) [名] to the full extent of one's desires

彼女は、マリラとリンド夫人が心ゆくまでそのニュースについて話し合うのを残して、満ち足りた気持ちで玄関の切妻屋根の下へとそっと抜け出した。

“Do you s’pose Anne will ever get married now?” speculated Davy anxiously.

speculate (考える) [動] make a guess or form an opinion about something without having all the facts

「アンは結婚すると思う?」デイビーは心配そうに考えた。

“When Dorcas Sloane got married last summer she said if she’d had enough money to live on she’d never have been bothered with a man, but even a widower with eight children was better’n living with a sister-in-law.”

last summer (去年の夏) [名] the summer of the previous year

live on (生活する) [動] continue to live

bother (面倒くさい) [動] cause annoyance or difficulty for

widower (男やもめ) [名] a man whose wife has died

sister-in-law (義理の妹) [名] the sister of one's spouse or partner

「去年の夏、ドーカス・スローンが結婚した時、彼女は、もし生活するのに十分なお金があったら、男なんて面倒くさいことはしなかっただろうけど、8人の子供がいる男やもめでも、義理の妹と暮らすよりはましだと言ってたよ」

“Davy Keith, do hold your tongue,” said Mrs. Rachel severely.

hold one's tongue (黙る) [動] refrain from speaking

「デイビー・キース、黙りなさい」とレイチェル夫人は厳しく言った。

“The way you talk is scandalous for a small boy, that’s what.”

「あなたの話し方は小さな男の子にはひどいものです」

Chapter XIX: An Interlude

XIX (19) [数] the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one

interlude (幕間劇) [名] a short period of time between two events

第19章: 幕間劇

“To think that this is my twentieth birthday, and that I’ve left my teens behind me forever,” said Anne, who was curled up on the hearth-rug with Rusty in her lap, to Aunt Jamesina who was reading in her pet chair.

twentieth (20歳) [形] the ordinal number of twenty

birthday (誕生日) [名] the anniversary of the day on which a person was born

hearth-rug (暖炉の敷物) [名] a rug placed in front of a fireplace

pet (お気に入り) [形] particularly liked or favored

「これが私の20歳の誕生日で、10代を永遠に後にしたと思うと」と、ラスティを膝に乗せて暖炉の敷物の上に丸まっていたアンは、お気に入りの椅子で本を読んでいるジェームズイナおばさんに言った。

They were alone in the living room.

be alone (二人きりである) [動] be without other people

二人は居間に二人きりだった。

Stella and Priscilla had gone to a committee meeting and Phil was upstairs adorning herself for a party.

committee meeting (委員会の会合) [名] a meeting of a committee

adorn (着飾る) [動] to decorate or embellish

ステラとプリシラは委員会の会合に出かけ、フィルは二階でパーティーのために着飾っていた。

“I suppose you feel kind of, sorry” said Aunt Jamesina.

「あなたはちょっと残念に思っているのでしょうね」とジェームズイナおばさんは言った。

“The teens are such a nice part of life.

teen (10代) [名] a person who is between 13 and 19 years old

「10代は人生のとても素敵な部分です。

I’m glad I’ve never gone out of them myself.”

go out of (抜け出す) [動] leave or depart from

私自身は10代から抜け出したことがないのが嬉しいです。」

Anne laughed.

アンは笑った。

“You never will, Aunty.

will (抜け出しません) [助] expressing intention, determination, or willingness

Aunty (おばさん) [名] the sister of one's mother or father

「おばさん、あなたは絶対に抜け出しませんよ。

You’ll be eighteen when you should be a hundred.

be eighteen (18歳のままでしょう) [動] be 18 years old

be a hundred (100歳になっても) [動] be 100 years old

あなたは100歳になっても18歳のままでしょう。

Yes, I’m sorry, and a little dissatisfied as well.

dissatisfied (不満) [形] not content or satisfied

ええ、残念だし、少し不満でもあります。

Miss Stacy told me long ago that by the time I was twenty my character would be formed, for good or evil.

Miss Stacy (ステイシー先生) [名] a teacher

long ago (ずっと前に) [副] in the distant past

by the time (までに) [接] before or at a specified time

character (性格) [名] the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual

form (形成される) [動] come into existence

good (善) [名] that which is morally right

evil (悪) [名] that which is morally wrong

ステイシー先生はずっと前に、私が20歳になるまでに私の性格は善悪どちらにせよ形成されるだろうと言っていました。

I don’t feel that it’s what it should be.

それがそうあるべきだとは感じません。

It’s full of flaws.”

full of (だらけ) [形] having a lot of something

flaw (欠陥) [名] a defect or weakness in a person or thing

欠陥だらけです。」

“So’s everybody’s,” said Aunt Jamesina cheerfully.

「誰でもそうですよ」とジェームズィナおばさんは陽気に言った。

“Mine’s cracked in a hundred places.

crack (ひびが入る) [動] break or cause to break without a complete separation of the parts

「私のは百か所もひびが入っています。

Your Miss Stacy likely meant that when you are twenty your character would have got its permanent bent in one direction or ’tother, and would go on developing in that line.

get (なってしまう) [動] become

permanent (永続的) [形] lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely

bent (曲がる) [動] be curved or sharply angled

direction (方向) [名] a course along which someone or something moves

developing (発展する) [動] grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate

あなたのステイシー先生は、あなたが20歳になったら、あなたの性格はどちらか一方の方向に永続的に曲がってしまい、その方向に発展し続けるだろうということを意味していたのでしょう。

Don’t worry over it, Anne.

心配することはありません、アン。

Do your duty by God and your neighbor and yourself, and have a good time.

do one's duty (義務を果たす) [動] to do what you are expected to do

yourself (自分) [名] the person that you are

have a good time (楽しい時を過ごす) [動] to enjoy oneself

神と隣人と自分に対して義務を果たして、楽しい時を過ごしなさい。

That’s my philosophy and it’s always worked pretty well.

それが私の哲学で、いつもうまくいっています。

Where’s Phil off to tonight?”

off to (へ行く) [動] go to

フィルは今夜どこへ行くの?」

“She’s going to a dance, and she’s got the sweetest dress for it—creamy yellow silk and cobwebby lace.

cobwebby (クモの巣のような) [形] covered with cobwebs

「彼女はダンスに行くのよ、それにクリーム色の黄色い絹とクモの巣のようなレースのとても素敵なドレスを着ているよ。

It just suits those brown tints of hers.”

suit (似合う) [動] be appropriate or proper for

彼女の茶色の髪にとても似合うのよ」

“There’s magic in the words ‘silk’ and ‘lace,’ isn’t there?” said Aunt Jamesina.

magic (魔法) [名] the power of apparently influencing the course of events by using mysterious or supernatural forces

「絹とレースという言葉には魔法があるよね」とジェームズィナおばさんが言った。

“The very sound of them makes me feel like skipping off to a dance. And yellow silk.

sound (響き) [名] the sensation produced by stimulation of the organs of hearing by vibrations transmitted through the air or other medium

skip (飛び出す) [動] move or jump lightly and quickly

「その言葉の響きだけで、ダンスに飛び出したい気分になるよ。それに黄色い絹。

It makes one think of a dress of sunshine.

make one think of (連想させる) [動] cause one to think of

太陽の光のドレスを連想させるよ。

I always wanted a yellow silk dress, but first my mother and then my husband wouldn’t hear of it.

wouldn't hear of (聞き入れない) [動] refuse to consider or accept

私はいつも黄色い絹のドレスが欲しかったんだけど、最初は母が、それから夫が聞き入れてくれなかったの。

The very first thing I’m going to do when I get to heaven is to get a yellow silk dress.”

very first (一番最初) [形] the first in a series

天国に行ったら、まず黄色い絹のドレスを買うよ。」

Amid Anne’s peal of laughter Phil came downstairs, trailing clouds of glory, and surveyed herself in the long oval mirror on the wall.

amid (の中) [前] in the middle of

peal (笑い声) [名] a loud ringing of a bell

trail (引きずる) [動] drag or be dragged along behind

survey (眺める) [動] look carefully and thoroughly at

アンの笑い声の中、フィルは栄光の雲を引きずりながら階下に降りてきて、壁に掛けられた長い楕円形の鏡に映った自分を眺めた。

“A flattering looking glass is a promoter of amiability,” she said.

flattering (お世辞を言う) [形] excessively complimentary or favorable

looking glass (鏡) [名] a mirror

promoter (促進する) [名] a person who promotes something

amiability (愛想の良さ) [名] the quality of being friendly and pleasant

「お世辞を言う鏡は愛想の良さを促進するよ」と彼女は言った。

“The one in my room does certainly make me green.

one (鏡) [名] a mirror

「私の部屋にある鏡は確かに私を緑色に映すよ。

Do I look pretty nice, Anne?”

私、かなり素敵に見えるかしら、アン?」

“Do you really know how pretty you are, Phil?” asked Anne, in honest admiration.

「フィル、自分がどれだけきれいか本当に知っているの?」とアンは正直に賞賛して尋ねた。

“Of course I do. What are looking glasses and men for?

「もちろん知っているよ。鏡や男性は何のためにあるの?

That wasn’t what I meant.

そういう意味じゃなかったよ。

Are all my ends tucked in?

tuck in (押し込む) [動] push or fold the edges of something into or under something else

私の端は全部押し込まれている?

Is my skirt straight?

skirt (スカート) [名] a woman's garment that hangs from the waist

私のスカートはまっすぐ?

And would this rose look better lower down?

look better (よく見える) [動] be more attractive or pleasing to the eye

lower down (もっと下に) [副] at a lower level

そしてこのバラはもっと下に付けた方がよく見えるかしら?

I’m afraid it’s too high—it will make me look lop-sided.

too high (高すぎる) [形] at a level or position that is too high

lop-sided (不格好な) [形] having one side lower or smaller than the other

高すぎるんじゃないかしら。私を不格好に見せそう。

But I hate things tickling my ears.”

tickle (くすぐる) [動] touch or stroke lightly, causing laughter or pleasure

でも耳をくすぐられるものって嫌い。」

“Everything is just right, and that southwest dimple of yours is lovely.”

just right (ちょうどいい) [形] exactly right

southwest (南西) [名] the direction midway between south and west

dimple (えくぼ) [名] a small depression in the flesh, especially in the cheek or chin

「全てがちょうどいいし、あなたの南西のえくぼは素敵よ。」

“Anne, there’s one thing in particular I like about you—you’re so ungrudging.

particular (特に) [形] relating to a particular person, thing, or situation

ungrudging (惜しみなく) [形] given or done willingly

「アン、あなたの好きなところは特に一つあるよ。あなたは本当に惜しみなく与える。

There isn’t a particle of envy in you.”

particle (かけら) [名] a very small piece of something

あなたには嫉妬のかけらもない。」

“Why should she be envious?” demanded Aunt Jamesina.

be envious (嫉妬する) [動] feel or show envy

「なぜ彼女が嫉妬する必要があるんだい?」とジェームズィナおばさんが尋ねた。

“She’s not quite as goodlooking as you, maybe, but she’s got a far handsomer nose.”

good-looking (美人) [形] attractive in appearance

「彼女はあなたほど美人ではないかもしれないけど、ずっと立派な鼻をしているよ。」

“I know it,” conceded Phil.

「それは知ってる」とフィルは認めた。

“My nose always has been a great comfort to me,” confessed Anne.

「私の鼻はいつも私にとって大きな慰めだったよ」とアンは告白した。

“And I love the way your hair grows on your forehead, Anne.

forehead (額) [名] the part of the face above the eyes

「それにアン、あなたの髪の毛が額に生えている様子も大好きよ。

And that one wee curl, always looking as if it were going to drop, but never dropping, is delicious.

wee (小さな) [形] very small

curl (カール) [名] a lock of hair that is curled

delicious (素敵な) [形] extremely pleasant or attractive

それに、いつも落ちそうに見えるのに決して落ちないあの小さなカールも素敵だよ。

But as for noses, mine is a dreadful worry to me.

worry (心配) [名] a state of anxiety and uncertainty over actual or potential problems

でも鼻については、私のは私にとってひどく心配の種なの。

I know by the time I’m forty it will be Byrney.

forty (40歳) [名] the cardinal number that is the product of four and ten

Byrney (バーニー) [名] a surname

私が40歳になる頃にはバーニーになるだろうってわかってるよ。

What do you think I’ll look like when I’m forty, Anne?”

アン、私が40歳になったらどんな風になると思う?」

“Like an old, matronly, married woman,” teased Anne.

matronly (年配の) [形] having the appearance or manner of a mature woman

「年老いた、年配の、既婚女性みたいに」とアンはからかった。

“I won’t,” said Phil, sitting down comfortably to wait for her escort.

「そうしないよ」とフィルは言い、彼女のエスコートを待つために楽に腰を下ろした。

“Joseph, you calico beastie, don’t you dare jump on my lap.

calico (三毛猫) [名] a domestic cat having a coat of three colors, typically white, orange, and black

beastie (怪物) [名] a small animal

jump (飛び乗る) [動] move or cause to move quickly and suddenly

「ジョセフ、この三毛猫の怪物、私の膝に飛び乗るなんてよくもそんなことができるよね。

I won’t go to a dance all over cat hairs.

猫の毛だらけでダンスには行かないよ。

No, Anne, I won’t look matronly.

いいえ、アン、私は年配には見えないでしょう。

But no doubt I’ll be married.”

でも、間違いなく結婚はするよ」

“To Alec or Alonzo?” asked Anne.

「アレックかアロンゾと?」アンは尋ねた。

“To one of them, I suppose,” sighed Phil, “if I can ever decide which.”

「どちらか一人とね」フィルはため息をついた。「どちらか決めることができたらね」

“It shouldn’t be hard to decide,” scolded Aunt Jamesina.

「決めるのは難しくはないはずよ」ジェームズィナおばさんは叱った。

“I was born a see-saw Aunty, and nothing can ever prevent me from teetering.”

see-saw (シーソー) [名] a long board balanced in the middle so that when one end goes up the other goes down

teeter (揺れる) [動] move or balance unsteadily

「私は生まれつきシーソーなのよ、おばさん、そして何も私の揺れるのを止めることはできないよ」

“You ought to be more levelheaded, Philippa.”

levelheaded (落ち着いた) [形] having or showing good judgment; sensible

「もっと落ち着くべきよ、フィリッパ」

“It’s best to be levelheaded, of course,” agreed Philippa, “but you miss lots of fun.

levelheaded (落ち着いている) [形] having a calm and sensible attitude

「もちろん、落ち着いているのが一番よ」フィリッパは同意した。「でも、たくさんの楽しみを逃すよ。

As for Alec and Alonzo, if you knew them you’d understand why it’s difficult to choose between them.

difficult (難しい) [形] hard to do or accomplish

アレックとアロンゾについては、もし彼らを知ったら、なぜ彼らの間で選ぶのが難しいか理解できるよ。

They’re equally nice.”

equally (同じくらい) [副] to the same extent or degree

彼らは同じくらい素敵なのよ」

“Then take somebody who is nicer” suggested Aunt Jamesina.

take (選ぶ) [動] choose

somebody (人) [名] a person

nicer (素敵な) [形] more pleasant or attractive

「それならもっと素敵な人を選びなさい」ジェームズィナおばさんが提案した。

“There’s that Senior who is so devoted to you—Will Leslie.

devoted (熱心な) [形] very loving or loyal

senior (上級生) [名] a person who is older or of higher rank than another

「あなたにとても熱心な上級生がいるわーウィル・レスリーよ。

He has such nice, large, mild eyes.”

mild (優しい) [形] not severe, serious, or harsh; moderate

彼はとても素敵で、大きくて、優しい目をしてるよ」

“They’re a little bit too large and too mild—like a cow’s,” said Phil cruelly.

too large (大きすぎる) [形] having too great a size

too mild (優しすぎる) [形] having too little flavor

like a cow (牛みたい) [他] similar to a cow

cruelly (残酷に) [副] in a cruel manner

「ちょっと大きすぎて優しすぎるわー牛みたい」フィルは残酷に言った。

“What do you say about George Parker?”

George Parker (ジョージ・パーカー) [名] a male given name

「ジョージ・パーカーはどう?」

“There’s nothing to say about him except that he always looks as if he had just been starched and ironed.”

starch (糊) [名] a white, granular or powdery carbohydrate obtained from the seeds, fruit, or roots of plants and used in food, laundry, and other products

iron (アイロン) [名] a household appliance with a flat, heated surface that is used to smooth clothes by pressing them

「彼については、いつも糊をつけてアイロンをかけたように見える以外は何も言うことはないよ」

“Marr Holworthy then.

Marr Holworthy (マール・ホルワーシー) [名] a character in the story

「じゃあ、マール・ホルワーシーは?

You can’t find a fault with him.”

彼には欠点なんて見つからないよ」

“No, he would do if he wasn’t poor.

「いいえ、彼は貧乏でなければそうするでしょう。

I must marry a rich man, Aunt Jamesina.

私は金持ちと結婚しなければならないの、ジェームズィナおばさん。

That—and good looks—is an indispensable qualification.

good looks (美貌) [名] physical attractiveness

indispensable (欠かせない) [形] absolutely necessary

qualification (資格) [名] a quality or accomplishment that makes someone suitable for a job or position

それが、そして美貌が、欠かせない資格なの。

I’d marry Gilbert Blythe if he were rich.”

ギルバート・ブライスが金持ちなら彼と結婚するよ」

“Oh, would you?” said Anne, rather viciously.

viciously (意地悪く) [副] deliberately cruel or violent

「ああ、そうする?」とアンはどちらかというと意地悪く言った。

“We don’t like that idea a little bit, although we don’t want Gilbert ourselves, oh, no,” mocked Phil.

oh, no (ああ、そうよ) [間] an expression of surprise, disappointment, or disgust

mock (からかう) [動] tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner

「私たちはギルバートが欲しいわけではないけど、その考えは少しも好きじゃないよ、ああ、そうよ」とフィルはからかった。

“But don’t let’s talk of disagreeable subjects.

let's (~しましょう) [動] a suggestion to do something

「でも、不愉快な話題はやめましょう。

I’ll have to marry sometime, I suppose, but I shall put off the evil day as long as I can.”

evil day (不吉な日) [名] a day that is dreaded or feared

いつか結婚しなくちゃいけないと思うけど、できるだけその不吉な日を先延ばしにするよ」

“You mustn’t marry anybody you don’t love, Phil, when all’s said and done,” said Aunt Jamesina.

said and done (結局のところ) [名] the end result of a situation or action

「結局のところ、フィル、愛していない人と結婚してはいけないよ」とジェームズィナおばさんが言った。

“‘Oh, hearts that loved in the good old way

「ああ、古き良き方法で愛した心よ

Have been out o’ the fashion this many a day.’”

be out of (流行遅れである) [動] no longer be in fashion

this many a day (長い間) [名] a long time

長い間流行遅れだった」

trilled Phil mockingly.

trill (歌う) [動] sing or play with a trill

mockingly (嘲るように) [副] in a mocking manner

とフィルが嘲るように歌った。

“There’s the carriage.

carriage (馬車) [名] a wheeled vehicle pulled by a horse or other animal

「馬車が来たよ。

I fly—Bi-bi, you two old-fashioned darlings.”

fly (行く) [動] move through the air with wings

行かなきゃ。バイバイ、二人の古風な愛しい人」

When Phil had gone Aunt Jamesina looked solemnly at Anne.

at (~を) [前] used to indicate a target or goal

フィルが行ってしまうと、ジェームズィナおばさんは厳しい顔でアンを見た。

“That girl is pretty and sweet and goodhearted, but do you think she is quite right in her mind, by spells, Anne?”

goodhearted (心の優しい) [形] kind and generous

spell (時々) [名] a period of time

「あの子はかわいくて、優しくて、心の優しい子だけれど、時々、頭がおかしくなっているとは思わないかい、アン?」

“Oh, I don’t think there’s anything the matter with Phil’s mind,” said Anne, hiding a smile.

「ああ、フィルの頭には何も問題はないと思うよ」とアンは笑顔を隠しながら言った。

“It’s just her way of talking.”

「ただの話し方よ」

Aunt Jamesina shook her head.

ジェームズィナおばさんは首を横に振った。

“Well, I hope so, Anne.

「そう願うよ、アン。

I do hope so, because I love her.

do hope (本当に願う) [動] wish for something to happen

本当にそう願うよ、だって彼女を愛しているもの。

But I can’t understand her—she beats me.

beat (負ける) [動] defeat or overcome in a game or other competition

でも彼女を理解できないの、彼女には負けるよ。

She isn’t like any of the girls I ever knew, or any of the girls I was myself.”

be like (似ている) [動] to be similar to

any of (誰とも) [限] one, some, or all indiscriminately of whatever quantity

彼女は私が今まで知っていた女の子の誰とも似ていないし、私自身がそうだった女の子の誰とも似ていないの。」

“How many girls were you, Aunt Jimsie?”

「ジムシーおばさん、あなたは何人の女の子だったんですか?」

“About half a dozen, my dear.”

「半ダースくらいね、お嬢さん。」

Chapter XX: Gilbert Speaks

Chapter XX (第20章) [名] the 20th chapter

第20章: ギルバート語る

“This has been a dull, prosy day,” yawned Phil, stretching herself idly on the sofa, having previously dispossessed two exceedingly indignant cats.

prosy (退屈な) [形] tediously dull

idly (ぐうたらと) [副] in an idle manner

previously (その前に) [副] earlier; before

dispossess (追い払う) [動] deprive someone of a possession

「今日は退屈で退屈な日だったよ」とフィルはあくびをしながら、ソファの上でぐうたらと体を伸ばし、その前に2匹の非常に憤慨した猫を追い払った。

Anne looked up from Pickwick Papers.

look up (目を上げる) [動] raise one's eyes

Pickwick Papers (ピクウィック・ペーパーズ) [名] a novel by Charles Dickens

アンはピクウィック・ペーパーズから目を上げた。

Now that spring examinations were over she was treating herself to Dickens.

treat (楽しむ) [動] to behave toward or deal with in a certain way

Dickens (ディケンズ) [名] an English writer and social critic

春の試験が終わったので、彼女はディケンズを読んで楽しんでいた。

“It has been a prosy day for us,” she said thoughtfully, “but to some people it has been a wonderful day.

「私たちにとっては退屈な日だったよ」と彼女は考え深く言った。「でも、ある人にとっては素晴らしい日だったよ。

Some one has been rapturously happy in it.

be rapturously happy (とても幸せに過ごす) [動] be extremely happy

誰かがこの日をとても幸せに過ごしたのよ。

Perhaps a great deed has been done somewhere today—or a great poem written—or a great man born.

great deed (偉業) [名] a great or heroic act

great poem (素晴らしい詩) [名] a poem of great merit

great man (偉人) [名] a man of great importance or influence

もしかしたら、今日どこかで偉業が成し遂げられたかもしれないし、素晴らしい詩が書かれたか、偉人が生まれたかもしれないよ。

And some heart has been broken, Phil.”

break (傷つく) [動] to cause a strong emotional reaction in

そして、誰かの心が傷ついたのよ、フィル」

“Why did you spoil your pretty thought by tagging that last sentence on, honey?” grumbled Phil.

tag (くっつける) [動] attach or fasten

「どうして最後の文をくっつけて、素敵な考えを台無しにするんだい、ハニー?」とフィルは不平を言った。

“I don’t like to think of broken hearts—or anything unpleasant.”

broken heart (傷ついた心) [名] a heart that is broken

unpleasant (不愉快な) [形] not pleasant; disagreeable

「傷ついた心のことや、不愉快なことを考えるのは好きじゃないんだ」

“Do you think you’ll be able to shirk unpleasant things all your life, Phil?”

shirk (避ける) [動] avoid or neglect (a duty or responsibility)

「フィル、あなたは一生不愉快なことを避けられると思う?」

“Dear me, no. Am I not up against them now?

dear me (いや) [間] an expression of surprise, disappointment, or disgust

up against (直面している) [動] in a situation of conflict or difficulty with

「いや、そんなことはない。今だって直面しているじゃないか。

You don’t call Alec and Alonzo pleasant things, do you, when they simply plague my life out?”

plague (悩ませる) [動] cause continual trouble or problems for

アレックやアロンゾは私の人生を悩ませているだけなのに、彼らを楽しいものと呼ぶわけにはいかないでしょう?」

“You never take anything seriously, Phil.”

take seriously (真面目に考える) [動] to consider something to be important or worthy of attention

「フィル、あなたは何も真面目に考えないよね」

“Why should I? There are enough folks who do.

why should I (どうしてそうしなきゃいけないんだ) [句] why do I have to

there are enough (たくさんいる) [句] there are many

who do (真面目に考える) [他] who think seriously

「どうしてそうしなきゃいけないんだ? 真面目に考える人なんてたくさんいるじゃないか。

The world needs people like me, Anne, just to amuse it.

世界には私のような人間が必要なんだ、アン、ただ楽しむためにね。

It would be a terrible place if everybody were intellectual and serious and in deep, deadly earnest.

intellectual (知的) [形] of or relating to the intellect or its use

deadly (ひどい) [形] causing or able to cause death

earnest (真剣) [形] characterized by or proceeding from an intense and serious state of mind

みんなが知的で真面目で、深く、真剣に取り組んでいたら、ひどい場所になるだろう。

MY mission is, as Josiah Allen says, ‘to charm and allure.’

mission (使命) [名] a special task or purpose that someone is given

Josiah Allen (ジョサイア・アレン) [名] a fictional character created by Marietta Holley

charm (魅了する) [動] attract and delight

allure (誘惑する) [動] attract or tempt by offering some pleasure or advantage

私の使命は、ジョサイア・アレンが言うように、「魅了し、誘惑すること」だ。

Confess now.

白状しなさい。

Hasn’t life at Patty’s Place been really much brighter and pleasanter this past winter because I’ve been here to leaven you?”

this past winter (この冬) [名] the winter that has just passed

leaven (元気づける) [動] to make lighter or more cheerful

私がここにいてあなたたちを元気づけたから、この冬はパティの家での生活が本当にずっと明るく楽しくなったでしょう?」

“Yes, it has,” owned Anne.

own (認める) [動] to admit to something

「そうね、そうだったよ」とアンは認めた。

“And you all love me—even Aunt Jamesina, who thinks I’m stark mad.

「そして、あなたたちみんな私を愛しているよ。私が狂っていると思っているジェームズィナおばさんでさえ。

So why should I try to be different?

だから、どうして私が違うようになろうとする必要があるのでしょう?

Oh, dear, I’m so sleepy.

dear (困ったよ) [間] an expression of surprise, disappointment, or disgust

ああ、困ったよ、とても眠い。

I was awake until one last night, reading a harrowing ghost story.

awake (起きる) [動] be not asleep

私は昨夜一時まで起きていて、恐ろしい幽霊物語を読んでいました。

I read it in bed, and after I had finished it do you suppose I could get out of bed to put the light out?

get out of (出る) [動] to leave

put out (消す) [動] to extinguish

私はベッドの中でそれを読んで、読み終わった後、電気を消すためにベッドから出ることができたと思いますか?

No!

いいえ!

And if Stella had not fortunately come in late that lamp would have burned good and bright till morning.

come in (帰宅する) [動] arrive home

そして、ステラが幸運にも遅く帰宅しなかったなら、あのランプは朝まで明るく燃え続けていたでしょう。

When I heard Stella I called her in, explained my predicament, and got her to put out the light.

ステラの声が聞こえたので、彼女を呼び、私の苦境を説明して、電気を消してもらいました。

If I had got out myself to do it I knew something would grab me by the feet when I was getting in again.

もし私がそれをするために自分で出たら、私が再び入るとき何かが私の足をつかむだろうとわかっていました。

By the way, Anne, has Aunt Jamesina decided what to do this summer?”

this summer (この夏) [名] the summer of this year

ところで、アン、ジェームズおばさんはこの夏どうするか決めた?」

“Yes, she’s going to stay here.

「はい、彼女はここに滞在するつもりです。

I know she’s doing it for the sake of those blessed cats, although she says it’s too much trouble to open her own house, and she hates visiting.”

for the sake of (のために) [前] with the aim or purpose of

blessed (祝福された) [形] consecrated by a religious rite

too much trouble (面倒) [名] difficulty or problems

彼女は自分の家の戸締まりを解除するのは面倒だし、訪問は嫌いだと言っていますが、彼女があの祝福された猫のためにそうしていることは知っています。」

“What are you reading?”

「何を読んでいるの?」

“Pickwick.”

Pickwick (ピクウィック) [名] the protagonist of Charles Dickens's first novel, The Pickwick Papers

「ピクウィック」

“That’s a book that always makes me hungry,” said Phil.

hungry (空腹) [形] feeling a need or desire to eat food

「それはいつも私を空腹にさせる本だ」とフィルは言った。

“There’s so much good eating in it.

so much (たくさんの) [副] a lot of

eating (食べ物) [名] food that is ready to be eaten

「そこにはたくさんのおいしい食べ物がある。

The characters seem always to be reveling on ham and eggs and milk punch.

ham (ハム) [名] meat from the upper part of a pig's leg that has been salted and dried

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

milk (ミルク) [名] a white liquid produced by the mammary glands of female mammals

punch (パンチ) [名] a drink made of fruit juice, soda water, and sometimes alcoholic liquor

登場人物はいつもハムと卵とミルクパンチを楽しんでいるようだ。

I generally go on a cupboard rummage after reading Pickwick.

generally (たいてい) [副] usually; in most cases

rummage (漁る) [動] search something thoroughly by moving things around

私はピクウィックを読んだ後、たいてい食器棚を漁りに行く。

The mere thought reminds me that I’m starving.

考えただけでもお腹が空いてくる。

Is there any tidbit in the pantry, Queen Anne?”

tidbit (おいしいもの) [名] a small piece of tasty food

食料庫に何かおいしいものはありませんか、アン女王?」

“I made a lemon pie this morning.

lemon pie (レモンパイ) [名] a pie made with lemon

「今朝レモンパイを作ったよ。

You may have a piece of it.”

have (食べていい) [動] eat

一口食べていいよ。」

Phil dashed out to the pantry and Anne betook herself to the orchard in company with Rusty.

dash out (飛び出す) [動] run or move quickly

betake oneself (向かう) [動] go to a place

フィルは食料庫に飛び出し、アンはラスティと一緒に果樹園に向かった。

It was a moist, pleasantly-odorous night in early spring.

moist (湿った) [形] slightly wet

odorous (香りのする) [形] having a strong and usually unpleasant smell

early spring (早春) [名] the first part of spring

湿った、心地よい香りのする早春の夜だった。

The snow was not quite all gone from the park;

公園の雪はまだ完全には消えておらず、

a little dingy bank of it yet lay under the pines of the harbor road, screened from the influence of April suns.

dingy (薄汚れた) [形] dirty or dark

bank (土手) [名] a raised land alongside a river or lake

screen (遮る) [動] to provide shelter or protection for

influence (影響) [名] the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself

港の道の松の木の下には、4月の太陽の影響を遮って、まだ少し薄汚れた雪の土手があった。

It kept the harbor road muddy, and chilled the evening air.

muddy (泥だらけ) [形] covered or full of mud

chill (冷やす) [動] make or become cold

港の道は泥だらけで、夕方の空気は冷たかった。

But grass was growing green in sheltered spots and Gilbert had found some pale, sweet arbutus in a hidden corner.

sheltered (日陰の) [形] protected from the weather

arbutus (イチゴノキ) [名] a genus of flowering plants in the heath family

しかし、草は日陰の場所では緑に生い茂り、ギルバートは隠れた隅に淡い甘いイチゴノキを見つけた。

He came up from the park, his hands full of it.

彼は公園からそれを両手いっぱいに抱えてやってきた。

Anne was sitting on the big gray boulder in the orchard looking at the poem of a bare, birchen bough hanging against the pale red sunset with the very perfection of grace.

bare (裸の) [形] not clothed or covered

birch (白樺) [名] a deciduous tree of the genus Betula

bough (枝) [名] a large branch of a tree

hang (映える) [動] be suspended or supported from above

grace (優雅) [名] a pleasing or attractive quality or manner

アンは果樹園の大きな灰色の岩に座って、淡い赤い夕焼け空に映える、優雅で完璧な姿の裸の白樺の枝の詩を眺めていた。

She was building a castle in air—a wondrous mansion whose sunlit courts and stately halls were steeped in Araby’s perfume, and where she reigned queen and chatelaine.

build a castle in air (空中に城を建てる) [動] make plans that are not based on reality

wondrous (素晴らしい) [形] causing wonder; astonishing

mansion (大邸宅) [名] a large, impressive house

sunlit (日当たりの良い) [形] lighted by the sun

court (中庭) [名] an open area surrounded by walls or buildings

hall (広間) [名] a large room in a house

steep (浸す) [動] soak or saturate

perfume (香水) [名] a liquid with a pleasant smell

reign (君臨する) [動] rule as a monarch

chatelaine (城主夫人) [名] the mistress of a castle

彼女は空中に城を建てていた。日当たりの良い中庭と堂々とした広間がアラビアの香水に浸され、彼女が女王として君臨する素晴らしい大邸宅だ。

She frowned as she saw Gilbert coming through the orchard.

frown (眉をひそめる) [動] wrinkle one's brow in thought or displeasure

彼女はギルバートが果樹園を通り抜けてくるのを見て眉をひそめた。

Of late she had managed not to be left alone with Gilbert.

of late (最近) [副] lately; recently

最近彼女はギルバートと二人きりにならないようにしていた。

But he had caught her fairly now;

fairly (今) [副] at the present time; now

しかし、彼は今彼女を捕まえてしまった。

and even Rusty had deserted her.

ラスティでさえ彼女を捨ててしまった。

Gilbert sat down beside her on the boulder and held out his Mayflowers.

boulder (岩) [名] a large rock

ギルバートは彼女の横の岩に腰を下ろし、メイフラワーを差し出した。

“Don’t these remind you of home and our old schoolday picnics, Anne?”

schoolday (学校の) [名] a day on which school is in session

「これらは故郷や昔の学校のピクニックを思い出させませんか、アン?」

Anne took them and buried her face in them.

アンはそれらを受け取り、顔を埋めた。

“I’m in Mr. Silas Sloane’s barrens this very minute,” she said rapturously.

this very minute (今) [名] the present moment

「私は今、サイラス・スローンさんの荒れ地にいるよ」と彼女はうっとりと言った。

“I suppose you will be there in reality in a few days?”

be there (そこにいる) [動] be present at a place

in reality (実際に) [副] in fact; really

in a few days (数日後) [副] a few days from now

「数日後には実際にそこにいるのでしょう?」

“No, not for a fortnight.

「いいえ、二週間は行きません。

I’m going to visit with Phil in Bolingbroke before I go home.

visit with (訪ねる) [動] go to see someone or something

帰宅する前にボリングブロークのフィルを訪ねるつもりです。

You’ll be in Avonlea before I will.”

before (先に) [副] earlier than; sooner than

私より先にあなたはアヴォンリーに着くでしょう。」

“No, I shall not be in Avonlea at all this summer, Anne.

「いいえ、この夏はアヴォンリーには行きません、アン。

I’ve been offered a job in the Daily News office and I’m going to take it.”

Daily News (デイリー・ニュース) [名] a newspaper

office (社) [名] a room or set of rooms or a building where people work, usually sitting at desks

take (引き受ける) [動] accept or receive something offered

デイリー・ニュース社に就職が決まったので、それを引き受けることにしました。」

“Oh,” said Anne vaguely.

「ああ」とアンはぼんやりと言った。

She wondered what a whole Avonlea summer would be like without Gilbert.

be like (~のようだ) [動] resemble; be similar to

ギルバートがいないアヴォンリーの夏はどんなだろうと思った。

Somehow she did not like the prospect.

not like (気に入らない) [動] to be not fond of

なんとなくその見通しは気に入らなかった。

“Well,” she concluded flatly, “it is a good thing for you, of course.”

「まあ」と彼女はきっぱりと結論を下した。「もちろん、あなたにとってはいいことね。」

“Yes, I’ve been hoping I would get it.

「そう、それを手に入れたいと願っていたの。

It will help me out next year.”

help out (役に立つ) [動] be of use or service to

来年には役に立つよ。」

“You mustn’t work too hard,” said Anne, without any very clear idea of what she was saying.

work too hard (働きすぎる) [動] work more than is usual or expected

without any very clear idea (はっきりとは分かっていない) [副] not knowing something clearly

「あまり働きすぎてはいけませんよ」とアンは言ったが、自分が何を言っているのかはっきりとは分かっていなかった。

She wished desperately that Phil would come out.

desperately (必死に) [副] in a way that shows extreme need or anxiety

彼女はフィルが出てくることを必死に願った。

“You’ve studied very constantly this winter.

「この冬は本当によく勉強したよね。

Isn’t this a delightful evening?

素敵な夜でしょう?

Do you know, I found a cluster of white violets under that old twisted tree over there today?

ねえ、今日あそこの古い曲がった木の下に白いスミレの群生を見つけたのよ。

I felt as if I had discovered a gold mine.”

金鉱を発見したような気分だったよ」

“You are always discovering gold mines,” said Gilbert—also absently.

gold mine (金鉱) [名] a mine where gold is extracted

「君はいつも金鉱を発見しているね」とギルバートもまたぼんやりと言った。

“Let us go and see if we can find some more,” suggested Anne eagerly.

let us (~しましょう) [動] used to make a suggestion

「もっと見つけられるか見に行きましょう」とアンは熱心に提案した。

“I’ll call Phil and—”

「フィルを呼んで・・・」

“Never mind Phil and the violets just now, Anne,” said Gilbert quietly, taking her hand in a clasp from which she could not free it.

never mind (忘れよう) [動] do not worry about

just now (今は) [副] at this moment

clasp (握りしめた) [名] a device with two parts that fit together to fasten something

free (離せなかった) [動] release from captivity or slavery

「今はフィルやスミレのことは忘れよう、アン」とギルバートは静かに言い、彼女の手を握りしめた。

“There is something I want to say to you.”

「君に言いたいことがあるんだ」

“Oh, don’t say it,” cried Anne, pleadingly.

「ああ、言わないで」とアンは懇願するように叫んだ。

“Don’t—please, Gilbert.”

「言わないで、お願い、ギルバート」

“I must. Things can’t go on like this any longer.

like this (こんな風に) [副] in this way; like this

any longer (長く) [副] for any more time

「言わなきゃいけないんだ。物事はこんな風に長く続くわけにはいかない。

Anne, I love you.

アン、愛してる。

You know I do.

do (愛してる) [動] feel a deep or constant affection for

愛してるって知ってるだろ。

I—I can’t tell you how much.

can't tell (言い表せない) [動] be unable to express in words

how much (どれだけ) [副] to what extent or degree

どれだけ愛してるか言葉では言い表せない。

Will you promise me that some day you’ll be my wife?”

いつか私の妻になってくれると約束してくれるかい?」

“I—I can’t,” said Anne miserably.

「私、できないよ」アンは悲しそうに言った。

“Oh, Gilbert—you—you’ve spoiled everything.”

「ああ、ギルバート、あなた、あなたは全てを台無しにしたよ」

“Don’t you care for me at all?” Gilbert asked after a very dreadful pause, during which Anne had not dared to look up.

pause (沈黙) [名] a temporary stop or rest

「私のことなんてどうでもいいのか?」ギルバートは恐ろしい沈黙の後に尋ねた。その間アンは顔を上げることができなかった。

“Not—not in that way.

「そういう風には、そうは思っていないよ。

I do care a great deal for you as a friend.

a great deal (とても) [副] very much

友達としてはとても大切に思ってるよ。

But I don’t love you, Gilbert.”

でも、あなたを愛してはいないよ、ギルバート」

“But can’t you give me some hope that you will—yet?”

will (いつか) [助] expressing a strong intention or determination

「でも、いつか愛してくれるという希望を私に与えてくれないか?」

“No, I can’t,” exclaimed Anne desperately.

「できないよ」アンは必死に叫んだ。

“I never, never can love you—in that way—Gilbert.

「絶対に、絶対にあなたを愛することはできないよ、そんな風に、ギルバート。

You must never speak of this to me again.”

二度とこんなこと言わないで」

There was another pause—so long and so dreadful that Anne was driven at last to look up.

再び沈黙が続いた、あまりにも長く恐ろしい沈黙だったので、アンはついに顔を上げざるを得なかった。

Gilbert’s face was white to the lips.

ギルバートの顔は唇まで真っ白だった。

And his eyes—but Anne shuddered and looked away.

look away (目をそらす) [動] turn one's eyes away from something

そして彼の目は、しかしアンは身震いして目をそらした。

There was nothing romantic about this.

nothing (何一つ) [名] not a single thing

ロマンチックなことは何一つなかった。

Must proposals be either grotesque or—horrible?

プロポーズは奇怪なものか、恐ろしいどちらかであるべきなのだろうか?

Could she ever forget Gilbert’s face?

ギルバートの顔を忘れることなんてできるだろうか?

“Is there anybody else?” he asked at last in a low voice.

「他に誰かいるのか?」と彼はついに低い声で尋ねた。

“No—no,” said Anne eagerly.

「いいえ、いいえ」とアンは熱心に言った。

“I don’t care for any one like that—and I like you better than anybody else in the world, Gilbert.

care for (好きになる) [動] feel love or affection for

better than (よりも) [副] to a greater degree than

anybody else (誰よりも) [名] any other person

in the world (世界中の) [副] in the entire world

「そんな風に誰かを好きになったことはないよ。そして私は世界中の誰よりもあなたが好きよ、ギルバート。

And we must—we must go on being friends, Gilbert.”

そして私たちは、私たちは友達でいつづけなくちゃいけないよ、ギルバート。」

Gilbert gave a bitter little laugh.

bitter (苦々しい) [形] causing a sharp, pungent, or stinging sensation

ギルバートは苦々しく小さく笑った。

“Friends! Your friendship can’t satisfy me, Anne.

satisfy (満足する) [動] meet the requirements of; be enough for

「友達! 君の友情では私は満足できないよ、アン。

I want your love—and you tell me I can never have that.”

私は君の愛が欲しいんだ。そして君は私がそれを得ることはできないと言う。」

“I’m sorry. Forgive me, Gilbert,” was all Anne could say.

「ごめんなさい。許して、ギルバート」というのがアンに言えるすべてだった。

Where, oh, where were all the gracious and graceful speeches wherewith, in imagination, she had been wont to dismiss rejected suitors?

graceful (上品な) [形] having or showing grace or elegance

ああ、どこへ行ってしまったのか、想像の中では、求婚者を拒絶する時にいつも使っていた優雅で上品な言葉は?

Gilbert released her hand gently.

release (放す) [動] let go of

ギルバートはそっと彼女の手を放した。

“There isn’t anything to forgive.

「許すもなにもないよ。

There have been times when I thought you did care.

there have been times (時もあった) [名] a period of time in which events occur and in which things change

I thought (私は思った) [動] have or formulate in the mind

you did care (君は気にかけてくれていた) [動] feel concern or interest; attach importance to something

君が私を気にかけてくれていると思った時もあった。

I’ve deceived myself, that’s all.

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

私は自分で自分を欺いてきたんだ、それだけのことさ。

Goodbye, Anne.”

goodbye (さよなら) [間] a phrase used to express a farewell

さよなら、アン」

Anne got herself to her room, sat down on her window seat behind the pines, and cried bitterly.

get oneself to (たどり着く) [動] reach a place

window seat (窓際の席) [名] a seat built into a window recess

アンは自分の部屋にたどり着き、松の木の向こうの窓際の席に座り、激しく泣いた。

She felt as if something incalculably precious had gone out of her life.

incalculably (計り知れないほど) [副] to a very great degree

go out of (去る) [動] leave

彼女は計り知れないほど貴重なものが自分の人生から去ってしまったように感じた。

It was Gilbert’s friendship, of course.

それはもちろんギルバートの友情だった。

Oh, why must she lose it after this fashion?

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

ああ、なぜ彼女はこんな風にそれを失わなければならないのか?

“What is the matter, honey?” asked Phil, coming in through the moonlit gloom.

「どうしたの、ハニー?」とフィルが月明かりの暗闇の中を入ってきて尋ねた。

Anne did not answer.

アンは答えなかった。

At that moment she wished Phil were a thousand miles away.

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

その瞬間、彼女はフィルが千マイルも離れたところにいればいいと思った。

“I suppose you’ve gone and refused Gilbert Blythe.

「ギルバート・ブライスを断ったんだね。

You are an idiot, Anne Shirley!”

idiot (馬鹿) [名] a stupid person

アン・シャーリー、あなたは馬鹿だ!」

“Do you call it idiotic to refuse to marry a man I don’t love?” said Anne coldly, goaded to reply.

reply (答える) [動] say something in response

「愛していない男性との結婚を断るのが馬鹿げたことなの?」とアンは冷たく答えた。

“You don’t know love when you see it.

「あなたは愛が何か分かっていないのよ。

You’ve tricked something out with your imagination that you think love, and you expect the real thing to look like that.

trick out (作り上げる) [動] to decorate or embellish

あなたは愛だと思っている何かを想像力で作り上げて、本物もそのように見えると期待しているのよ。

There, that’s the first sensible thing I’ve ever said in my life.

ほら、これが私の人生で初めて言った賢い言葉よ。

I wonder how I managed it?”

manage (言う) [動] be able to do something

よくこんなことを言えたよね」

“Phil,” pleaded Anne, “please go away and leave me alone for a little while.

leave alone (一人にする) [動] not disturb or interfere with

「フィル」とアンは懇願した。「お願いだから、少しの間一人にしてちょうだい。

My world has tumbled into pieces.

tumble (砕け散る) [動] fall suddenly and violently

私の世界は粉々に砕け散ったよ。

I want to reconstruct it.”

reconstruct (再構築する) [動] build or form again

それを再構築したいの」

“Without any Gilbert in it?” said Phil, going.

without (抜きで) [前] not having or including

「ギルバート抜きで?」とフィルは言い、立ち去った。

A world without any Gilbert in it!

ギルバートのいない世界!

Anne repeated the words drearily.

repeat (繰り返す) [動] say or do something again

drearily (悲しげに) [副] in a sad or dull way

アンは悲しげに言葉を繰り返した。

Would it not be a very lonely, forlorn place?

とても孤独で、寂しい場所ではないだろうか?

Well, it was all Gilbert’s fault.

まあ、それはすべてギルバートのせいだった。

He had spoiled their beautiful comradeship.

彼は彼らの美しい友情を台無しにした。

She must just learn to live without it.

彼女はただそれなしで生きることを学ばなければならない。

Chapter XXI: Roses of Yesterday

第21章: 昨日のバラ

The fortnight Anne spent in Bolingbroke was a very pleasant one, with a little under current of vague pain and dissatisfaction running through it whenever she thought about Gilbert.

under current (底流) [名] an underlying feeling or influence

vague (漠然とした) [形] of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning

pain (痛み) [名] a state of physical, emotional, or mental lack of well-being or physical, emotional, or mental uneasiness that ranges from mild discomfort or dull distress to acute often unbearable agony

dissatisfaction (不満) [名] a feeling of annoyance or slight anger

run through (流れる) [動] to go or extend through

アンがボーリングブロークで過ごした二週間はとても楽しいものだった。ギルバートのことを思うたびに、漠然とした痛みと不満の底流が流れていた。

There was not, however, much time to think about him.

しかし、彼のことを考える時間はあまりなかった。

“Mount Holly,” the beautiful old Gordon homestead, was a very gay place, overrun by Phil’s friends of both sexes.

Mount Holly (マウント・ホリー) [名] a town in New Jersey

homestead (家) [名] the home and adjoining land owned by a family

overrun (あふれる) [動] spread over or occupy to excess

both sexes (男女) [名] both men and women

美しい古いゴードンの家「マウント・ホリー」はとても陽気な場所で、フィルの男女の友人たちがあふれていた。

There was quite a bewildering succession of drives, dances, picnics and boating parties, all expressively lumped together by Phil under the head of “jamborees”;

boating (ボート遊び) [名] the activity of going on a boat

succession (続き) [名] a number of people or things following one after the other

bewildering (目まぐるしい) [形] confusing or perplexing

expressively (表現する) [副] in a way that expresses something

lump together (ひとまとめにする) [動] to put together in a single group

jamboree (ジャンボリー) [名] a large gathering of people, especially one with a festive atmosphere

ドライブ、ダンス、ピクニック、ボート遊びなどが目まぐるしく続き、フィルはこれらをすべて「ジャンボリー」と表現していた。

Alec and Alonzo were so constantly on hand that Anne wondered if they ever did anything but dance attendance on that will-o’-the-wisp of a Phil.

constantly (いつも) [副] continuously over a period of time; always

on hand (そばに) [副] near or close by

dance attendance on (踊らされる) [動] to be at someone's beck and call

will-o’-the-wisp (幻想) [名] a phosphorescent light seen at night over marshy ground

アレックとアロンゾはいつもそばにいたので、アンは彼らがフィルの幻想に踊らされているだけで、何もしていないのではないかと疑問に思った。

They were both nice, manly fellows, but Anne would not be drawn into any opinion as to which was the nicer.

would not (しなかった) [助] be unwilling to

be drawn into (述べようとしなかった) [動] be involved in something

二人とも素敵で男らしい青年だったが、アンはどちらがより素敵かについては意見を述べようとしなかった。

“And I depended so on you to help me make up my mind which of them I should promise to marry,” mourned Phil.

「どちらと結婚するべきか決めるのに、あなたを頼りにしていたのに」とフィルは嘆いた。

“You must do that for yourself.

do (決める) [動] decide

「それは自分で決めなくてはいけないよ。

You are quite expert at making up your mind as to whom other people should marry,” retorted Anne, rather caustically.

caustically (皮肉を込めて) [副] in a manner that is sarcastic or critical

あなたは他人が誰と結婚すべきか決めるのはとても得意だもの」とアンは皮肉を込めて言い返した。

“Oh, that’s a very different thing,” said Phil, truly.

truly (真面目に) [副] in a sincere or genuine manner

「ああ、それは全く別のことよ」とフィルは真面目に言った。

But the sweetest incident of Anne’s sojourn in Bolingbroke was the visit to her birthplace—the little shabby yellow house in an out-of-the-way street she had so often dreamed about.

sojourn (滞在) [名] a temporary stay

birthplace (生家) [名] the place where someone was born

out-of-the-way (人通りの少ない) [形] remote or secluded

しかし、アンのボリングブローク滞在で一番嬉しかったのは、彼女の生家を訪れたことだった。彼女がよく夢に見た、人通りの少ない通りにある小さなみすぼらしい黄色い家だ。

She looked at it with delighted eyes, as she and Phil turned in at the gate.

delighted (喜びの) [形] very pleased

turn in (くぐる) [動] go to bed

彼女はフィルと一緒に門をくぐり、喜びの眼差しでそれを眺めた。

“It’s almost exactly as I’ve pictured it,” she said.

picture (想像する) [動] form a mental image of

「私が想像していた通りだよ」と彼女は言った。

“There is no honeysuckle over the windows, but there is a lilac tree by the gate, and—yes, there are the muslin curtains in the windows.

honeysuckle (スイカズラ) [名] a climbing plant with fragrant yellow, pink, or white flowers

lilac (ライラック) [名] a shrub or small tree with fragrant pink or white flowers

「窓にスイカズラはないけれど、門のそばにライラックの木があるよ。そう、窓にはモスリンのカーテンがかかっているよ。

How glad I am it is still painted yellow.”

how glad (とても嬉しい) [形] very happy

paint (塗る) [動] cover the surface of (something) with paint or a similar substance

まだ黄色に塗られているなんて、とても嬉しいよ」

A very tall, very thin woman opened the door.

とても背が高く、とても痩せた女性がドアを開けた。

“Yes, the Shirleys lived here twenty years ago,” she said, in answer to Anne’s question.

twenty years ago (20年前) [名] twenty years before the present time

in answer to (に答えて) [前] in response to

「ええ、シャーリー家は20年前にここに住んでいました」と彼女はアンの質問に答えた。

“They had it rented. I remember ’em.

「彼らはここを借りていました。私は彼らを覚えています。

They both died of fever at onct.

fever (熱病) [名] a body temperature above the normal range

二人とも熱病で亡くなりました。

It was turrible sad.

turrible (とても) [形] very

とても悲しいことでした。

They left a baby.

赤ちゃんを残して。

I guess it’s dead long ago.

赤ちゃんはずっと前に死んだと思います。

It was a sickly thing.

sickly (病弱な) [形] often ill or in poor health

病弱な子でした。

Old Thomas and his wife took it—as if they hadn’t enough of their own.”

Old Thomas (老トーマス) [名] a man named Thomas who is old

老トーマスとその妻が引き取りました。まるで自分たちの子供が十分にいないみたいに。」

“It didn’t die,” said Anne, smiling.

「死んでいませんよ」とアンは微笑んだ。

“I was that baby.”

「私がその赤ちゃんです。」

“You don’t say so!

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

「まさか!

Why, you have grown,” exclaimed the woman, as if she were much surprised that Anne was not still a baby.

あら、大きくなったのね」とその女性は叫んだ。まるでアンがまだ赤ちゃんではないことにとても驚いたかのようだった。

“Come to look at you, I see the resemblance.

come to look at (よく見ると) [動] to examine or inspect something closely

resemblance (似ている) [名] the state of being alike or similar

「よく見ると似ているよね。

You’re complected like your pa.

be complected (似ている) [動] to be similar to

pa (パパ) [名] father

あなたはパパに似ているよ。

He had red hair.

彼は赤毛だった。

But you favor your ma in your eyes and mouth.

favor (似ている) [動] be similar to

でも目と口はお母さんに似ているよ。

She was a nice little thing.

thing (子) [名] a living being

彼女は素敵な小さな子だった。

My darter went to school to her and was nigh crazy about her.

darter (娘) [名] a young female person

私の娘は彼女の学校に通っていて、彼女に夢中だった。

They was buried in the one grave and the School Board put up a tombstone to them as a reward for faithful service.

be buried (埋められる) [動] be put under the ground

one (同じ) [形] being the same as another in number or kind

School Board (教育委員会) [名] a public body responsible for the administration of public schools

service (奉仕) [名] the action of helping or doing work for someone

二人は同じ墓に埋められ、教育委員会は忠実な奉仕に対する報酬として墓石を建てた。

Will you come in?”

come in (中へどうぞ) [動] enter a place

中へどうぞ」

“Will you let me go all over the house?” asked Anne eagerly.

go all over (見て回る) [動] look around

「家中を見て回ってもいいですか?」アンは熱心に尋ねた。

“Laws, yes, you can if you like. ’Twon’t take you long—there ain’t much of it.

Laws (もちろん) [間] an expression of surprise or disgust

「もちろん、見たいならどうぞ。そんなに時間はかからないでしょう。そんなに広くないですから。

I keep at my man to build a new kitchen, but he ain’t one of your hustlers.

keep at (言い続ける) [動] to continue doing something

build (造る) [動] to make or form something by putting parts or materials together

hustler (せっかちな人) [名] a person who is always in a hurry

新しい台所を造るように夫に言い続けているんだけど、彼はせっかちな人じゃないから。

The parlor’s in there and there’s two rooms upstairs.

客間はそこにあるし、二階に二部屋あるよ。

Just prowl about yourselves.

prowl (うろつく) [動] roam or move about stealthily

勝手に見て回ってちょうだい。

I’ve got to see to the baby.

see to (世話をする) [動] take care of

赤ちゃんの世話をしなくちゃ。

The east room was the one you were born in.

east room (東の部屋) [名] the room on the east side of the house

be born in (生まれる) [動] come into existence as a living being

東の部屋はあなたが生まれた部屋よ。

I remember your ma saying she loved to see the sunrise;

sunrise (日の出) [名] the time when the sun rises

あなたのお母さんが日の出を見るのが大好きだったと言っていたのを覚えているよ。

and I mind hearing that you was born just as the sun was rising

mind (思い出す) [動] remember

あなたが生まれたのはちょうど日の出の時だったと聞いたよ。

and its light on your face was the first thing your ma saw.”

あなたのお母さんが最初に見たのはあなたの顔に当たる日の光だったそうよ。」

Anne went up the narrow stairs and into that little east room with a full heart.

into (の中へ) [前] to the inside of

アンは狭い階段を上り、胸をいっぱいにして東の部屋に入った。

It was as a shrine to her.

そこは彼女にとって神殿のような場所だった。

Here her mother had dreamed the exquisite, happy dreams of anticipated motherhood;

motherhood (母性) [名] the state of being a mother

anticipate (心待ちにする) [動] regard as probable; expect or predict

ここで彼女の母は母親になることを心待ちにする、優雅で幸せな夢を見た。

here that red sunrise light had fallen over them both in the sacred hour of birth;

fall (照らす) [動] move downward, as through the air

birth (誕生) [名] the beginning of life

ここであの赤い日の出の光が神聖な誕生の時に二人を照らした。

here her mother had died.

ここで彼女の母は亡くなった。

Anne looked about her reverently, her eyes with tears.

reverently (敬虔な気持ちで) [副] with deep respect

アンは敬虔な気持ちで周りを見回し、目に涙を浮かべた。

It was for her one of the jeweled hours of life that gleam out radiantly forever in memory.

jewel (宝石) [名] a precious stone

radiantly (輝かしく) [副] in a way that is full of light or happiness

彼女にとってそれは、人生の宝石のような時間の一つであり、記憶の中で永遠に輝き続けるものだった。

“Just to think of it—mother was younger than I am now when I was born,” she whispered.

「考えてみれば、私が生まれた時、母は今の私より若かったんだよ」と彼女はつぶやいた。

When Anne went downstairs the lady of the house met her in the hall.

go downstairs (階下に行く) [動] go to a lower floor

アンが階下に行くと、家の女主人が玄関で彼女に会った。

She held out a dusty little packet tied with faded blue ribbon.

dusty (埃っぽい) [形] covered with dust

packet (包み) [名] a small package

ribbon (リボン) [名] a narrow strip of fabric, used especially for tying something or for decoration

彼女は色あせた青いリボンで結ばれた埃っぽい小さな包みを差し出した。

“Here’s a bundle of old letters I found in that closet upstairs when I came here,” she said.

closet (クローゼット) [名] a tall cupboard with a door and shelves, used for storing clothes

「ここに私がここに来た時に二階のあのクローゼットで見つけた古い手紙の束があるよ」と彼女は言った。

“I dunno what they are—I never bothered to look in ’em, but the address on the top one is ‘Miss Bertha Willis,’ and that was your ma’s maiden name.

dunno (わからない) [動] do not know

look in (~の中を見る) [動] look inside something

Miss Bertha Willis (バーサ・ウィリスさん) [名] the name of a person

maiden name (旧姓) [名] the surname or family name of a woman before she marries

「私はそれが何なのかわからないよ。私はそれらを見ようとは決してしなかったけど、一番上の住所は「バーサ・ウィリスさん」となっていて、それはあなたのお母さんの旧姓だったよ。

You can take ’em if you’d keer to have ’em.”

have (持ちたい) [動] to be in possession of

’em (それら) [代] them

あなたがそれらを持ちたいなら、あなたはそれらを持って行ってもいいよ。」

“Oh, thank you—thank you,” cried Anne, clasping the packet rapturously.

clasp (握りしめる) [動] hold something tightly

「ああ、ありがとう、ありがとう」とアンは叫び、その包みを狂喜して握りしめた。

“That was all that was in the house,” said her hostess.

be all (全てである) [動] be the only thing or things

hostess (ホステス) [名] a woman who entertains guests in her home

「それがこの家にあった全てよ」と彼女のホステスは言った。

“The furniture was all sold to pay the doctor bills, and Mrs. Thomas got your ma’s clothes and little things.

furniture (家具) [名] the movable, generally functional, articles that equip a room, house etc

bill (請求書) [名] a printed or written statement of the money owed for goods or services supplied

clothes (服) [名] things that people wear

「家具は全て医療費を払うために売られ、トーマス夫人があなたのお母さんの服や小物類を受け取ったよ。

I reckon they didn’t last long among that drove of Thomas youngsters.

reckon (思う) [動] to think or suppose

last (長持ちする) [動] to continue or endure

youngster (子供) [名] a young person

トーマス家の子供たちの群れの中では長持ちしなかったと思うよ。

They was destructive young animals, as I mind ’em.”

destructive (破壊的な) [形] causing great and irreparable damage

私の記憶では、彼らは破壊的な幼い動物だったよ。」

“I haven’t one thing that belonged to my mother,” said Anne, chokily.

choke (言葉を詰まらせる) [動] have difficulty in breathing

「私、母のものは何一つ持っていないんです」とアンは言葉を詰まらせながら言った。

“I—I can never thank you enough for these letters.”

「私、この手紙をいただけたことに感謝しきれません。」

“You’re quite welcome.

welcome (どういたしまして) [形] received with gladness; given a glad reception

「どういたしまして。

Laws, but your eyes is like your ma’s.

でも、あなたの目はお母さんに似てるよね。

She could just about talk with hers.

just about (ほとんど) [副] very nearly; almost

彼女は目で話すことが出来たのよ。

Your father was sorter homely but awful nice.

sorter (ちょっと) [副] a little bit

あなたのお父さんは、ちょっと地味だったけど、とても素敵な人だったよ。

I mind hearing folks say when they was married that there never was two people more in love with each other—Pore creatures, they didn’t live much longer;

彼らが結婚した時、人々が、これほど愛し合っている二人はいないと言うのを聞いたのを覚えているよ。

but they was awful happy while they was alive, and I s’pose that counts for a good deal.”

でも、彼らは生きている間はとても幸せだったし、それはとても大事なことだと思うよ。」

Anne longed to get home to read her precious letters;

long (切望する) [動] have a strong wish or desire for

get home (家に帰る) [動] return to one's home

アンは家に帰って大切な手紙を読みたいと切望していた。

but she made one little pilgrimage first.

make (行う) [動] perform or carry out

pilgrimage (巡礼) [名] a journey to a holy place

しかし、その前にちょっとした巡礼を行った。

She went alone to the green corner of the “old” Bolingbroke cemetery where her father and mother were buried, and left on their grave the white flowers she carried.

cemetery (墓地) [名] a place where dead people are buried

彼女は一人、「古い」ボーリングブローク墓地の緑の角に行き、そこに埋葬されている父と母の墓に白い花を供えた。

Then she hastened back to Mount Holly, shut herself up in her room, and read the letters.

shut oneself up (閉じこもる) [動] to stay in a place and not go out or see anyone

それから急いでマウント・ホリーに戻り、部屋に閉じこもって手紙を読んだ。

Some were written by her father, some by her mother.

be written by (~が書いた) [動] be composed by

父親が書いたものもあれば、母親が書いたものもあった。

There were not many—only a dozen in all—for Walter and Bertha Shirley had not been often separated during their courtship.

not many (あまりない) [形] not a large number

only a dozen (全部で12通) [名] a group of twelve

Walter (ウォルター) [名] a male given name

Bertha (バーサ) [名] a female given name

Shirley (シャーリー) [名] a surname

courtship (恋愛) [名] the period during which two people are developing a romantic relationship

ウォルターとバーサ・シャーリーは恋愛中あまり離れることがなかったので、手紙は全部で12通しかなかった。

The letters were yellow and faded and dim, blurred with the touch of passing years.

yellow (黄ばむ) [動] become yellow

dim (かすむ) [動] make or become less bright

blur (かすれる) [動] make or become unclear or less distinct

手紙は黄ばんで色あせ、年月を経てかすれていた。

No profound words of wisdom were traced on the stained and wrinkled pages, but only lines of love and trust.

profound (深い) [形] having or showing great knowledge or insight

trace (書かれる) [動] to draw or write something

stained (しみだらけ) [形] having a mark or marks left by a liquid

wrinkled (しわくちゃ) [形] having a lot of lines on the surface

trust (信頼) [名] a firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something

しみだらけでしわくちゃの紙には、深い知恵の言葉は書かれておらず、愛と信頼の言葉だけが書かれていた。

The sweetness of forgotten things clung to them—the far-off, fond imaginings of those long-dead lovers.

forgotten (忘れられた) [形] not remembered

cling (まとわりつく) [動] hold on tightly

far-off (遠く離れた) [形] distant

fond (愛情のこもった) [形] having a strong liking for

imaginings (想像力) [名] the ability to form new images and ideas in the mind

忘れられたものの甘さが、遠く離れた、長く死んだ恋人たちの愛情のこもった想像力にまとわりついていた。

Bertha Shirley had possessed the gift of writing letters which embodied the charming personality of the writer in words and thoughts that retained their beauty and fragrance after the lapse of time.

Bertha Shirley (バーサ・シャーリー) [名] a character in the story

embody (具現化する) [動] give a concrete or definite form to

personality (個性) [名] the combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character

writer (書き手) [名] a person who writes

retain (保つ) [動] keep or continue to have

fragrance (香り) [名] a sweet or pleasant smell

バーサ・シャーリーは、時を経てもその美しさと香りを保つ言葉や考えに書き手の魅力的な個性を具現化する手紙を書く才能を持っていた。

The letters were tender, intimate, sacred.

intimate (親密な) [形] having a very close personal relationship

手紙は優しく、親密で、神聖だった。

To Anne, the sweetest of all was the one written after her birth to the father on a brief absence.

to (にとって) [前] for

the sweetest (一番甘い) [形] the most pleasing to the taste

of all (すべての中で) [前] among all

the one (1つ) [名] the number 1

written (書かれた) [動] put down in writing

on (に) [前] at

アンにとって、一番甘かったのは、彼女の誕生後、父親に短い不在で書かれたものだった。

It was full of a proud young mother’s accounts of “baby”—her cleverness, her brightness, her thousand sweetnesses.

account (説明) [名] a statement of the facts or events of a situation or transaction

cleverness (賢さ) [名] the quality of being clever; ingenuity or shrewdness

brightness (明るさ) [名] the state or quality of being bright

そこには、誇り高き若い母親の「赤ちゃん」の説明がいっぱいだった。彼女の賢さ、明るさ、千の甘さ。

“I love her best when she is asleep and better still when she is awake,” Bertha Shirley had written in the postscript.

awake (起きている) [形] not asleep

「私は彼女が眠っている時が一番好きで、起きている時はそれよりももっと好き」とバーサ・シャーリーは追伸に書いていた。

Probably it was the last sentence she had ever penned.

pen (書く) [動] write or compose

おそらくそれは彼女が書いた最後の文だった。

The end was very near for her.

near (すぐそこ) [形] close; not far

彼女にとって終わりはすぐそこだった。

“This has been the most beautiful day of my life,” Anne said to Phil that night.

the most beautiful day (一番美しい日) [名] the day that is the most beautiful

「今日は私の人生で一番美しい日だったよ」とアンはその夜フィルに言った。

“I’ve FOUND my father and mother.

「私は父と母を見つけたのよ。

Those letters have made them REAL to me.

those letters (あの手紙) [名] the letters that I received

あの手紙のおかげで彼らが私にとって現実のものになったの。

I’m not an orphan any longer.

any longer (もう) [副] any more; now; still

私はもう孤児ではないよ。

I feel as if I had opened a book and found roses of yesterday, sweet and beloved, between its leaves.”

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

まるで本を開いて、そのページの間に昨日の愛しいバラを見つけたような気分だよ。」

Chapter XXII: Spring and Anne Return to Green Gables

Chapter XXII (第22章) [名] the 22nd chapter

Return (帰還) [名] the act of going back to a place

第22章: 春とアンのグリーン・ゲイブルズへの帰還

The firelight shadows were dancing over the kitchen walls at Green Gables, for the spring evening was chilly;

chilly (肌寒い) [形] rather cold

グリーン・ゲイブルズの台所の壁に火の光の影が踊っていた。春の夜は肌寒かった。

through the open east window drifted in the subtly sweet voices of the night.

open (開け放たれた) [形] not closed or blocked

subtly (微妙に) [副] in a way that is not obvious or easily noticed

開け放たれた東の窓から夜の微妙に甘い声が流れ込んでいた。

Marilla was sitting by the fire—at least, in body.

マリラは火のそばに座っていた。少なくとも身体は。

In spirit she was roaming olden ways, with feet grown young.

in spirit (心の中で) [副] in one's mind or thoughts

olden (昔の) [形] of or relating to a time long past

grow young (若返る) [動] become young again

心の中では彼女は若返った足で昔の道を歩き回っていた。

Of late Marilla had thus spent many an hour, when she thought she should have been knitting for the twins.

have been knitting (編み物をする) [動] make (something) by knitting

最近マリラは双子のために編み物をするべきだと思っている時に、このように何時間も過ごしていた。

“I suppose I’m growing old,” she said.

「私は年をとったんだと思う」と彼女は言った。

Yet Marilla had changed but little in the past nine years, save to grow something thinner, and even more angular;

little (ほとんど) [副] to a small extent

past nine years (過去9年間) [名] the period of time from nine years ago to the present

thinner (痩せて) [形] having little flesh or fat on the body

angular (角ばった) [形] having sharp corners or edges

それでもマリラは過去9年間で少し痩せて、さらに角ばった以外はほとんど変わっていなかった。

there was a little more gray in the hair that was still twisted up in the same hard knot, with two hairpins—were they the same hairpins?—still stuck through it.

a little more (少し多い) [形] a small amount more

twist up (ねじり上げる) [動] to wind or coil together

hard (固い) [形] not soft or yielding

knot (結び目) [名] an intertwining of the parts of one or more flexible bodies such as strings or threads

hairpin (ヘアピン) [名] a U-shaped piece of wire or plastic used for holding the hair in position

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

髪の毛には少し白髪が増えていたが、相変わらず同じ固い結び目にねじり上げて、2本のヘアピンを刺していた。それは同じヘアピンだろうか?

But her expression was very different;

しかし、彼女の表情は大きく違っていた。

the something about the mouth which had hinted at a sense of humor had developed wonderfully;

ユーモアのセンスを感じさせる口元の何かが素晴らしく発達していた。

her eyes were gentler and milder, her smile more frequent and tender.

gentle (優しい) [形] not rough or violent; mild, moderate

彼女の目はより優しく穏やかで、笑顔はより頻繁で優しかった。

Marilla was thinking of her whole past life, her cramped but not unhappy childhood, the jealously hidden dreams and the blighted hopes of her girlhood, the long, gray, narrow, monotonous years of dull middle life that followed.

cramped (窮屈な) [形] lacking space

childhood (子供時代) [名] the time of a person's life when they are a child

jealously (嫉妬深く) [副] in a jealous manner

hidden (隠された) [形] not seen or easily seen

blighted (挫折した) [形] affected by blight

monotonous (単調な) [形] lacking in variety

middle (中年) [形] being at the center of something

マリラは自分の過去の人生、窮屈ではあるが不幸ではなかった子供時代、嫉妬深く隠された夢と少女時代の挫折した希望、その後の長く、灰色で、狭く、単調な退屈な中年時代のことを考えていた。

And the coming of Anne—the vivid, imaginative, impetuous child with her heart of love, and her world of fancy, bringing with her color and warmth and radiance, until the wilderness of existence had blossomed like the rose.

coming (到来) [名] the approach or arrival of someone or something

imaginative (想像力豊かな) [形] having or showing creativity or inventiveness

impetuous (衝動的な) [形] acting or done quickly and without thought or care

warmth (暖かさ) [名] the quality or state of being warm

blossom (開花) [動] produce flowers

そして、アンの到来、愛の心と空想の世界を持つ生き生きとした、想像力豊かで、衝動的な子供は、色と暖かさと輝きをもたらし、存在の荒野がバラのように開花するまで。

Marilla felt that out of her sixty years she had lived only the nine that had followed the advent of Anne.

sixty years (60年間) [名] a period of time equal to 60 years

nine (9年間) [名] a period of time equal to 9 years

マリラは、自分の60年間のうち、アンの出現後の9年間しか生きていないと感じていた。

And Anne would be home tomorrow night.

be home (帰ってくる) [動] return home

そしてアンは明日の夜には帰ってくる。

The kitchen door opened.

台所のドアが開いた。

Marilla looked up expecting to see Mrs. Lynde.

マリラは、リンド夫人を見上げると期待した。

Anne stood before her, tall and starry-eyed, with her hands full of Mayflowers and violets.

starry-eyed (星のような目をした) [形] naively enthusiastic or idealistic

Mayflower (メイフラワー) [名] a ship that transported 102 English Pilgrims, including a core group of Separatists, to Plymouth in present-day Massachusetts in 1620

アンは、背が高く、星のような目をした彼女の前に立ち、両手にはメイフラワーとスミレをいっぱいに抱えていた。

“Anne Shirley!” exclaimed Marilla.

「アン・シャーリー!」とマリラは叫んだ。

For once in her life she was surprised out of her reserve;

for once (一度だけ) [副] on one occasion only

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

reserve (控えめな態度) [名] a tendency to be reticent or restrained

彼女は人生で一度だけ、自分の控えめな態度に驚いた。

she caught her girl in her arms and crushed her and her flowers against her heart, kissing the bright hair and sweet face warmly.

catch (抱きしめる) [動] to hold or seize something or someone

crush (押し付ける) [動] to press or squeeze something with a lot of force

brightly (明るい) [副] in a way that is full of light

彼女は少女を腕に抱き、彼女と彼女の花を胸に押し付け、明るい髪と愛らしい顔に熱くキスをした。

“I never looked for you till tomorrow night.

「明日の夜まであなたを探すつもりはなかった。

How did you get from Carmody?”

get from (来る) [動] arrive from

カーモディからどうやって来たの?」

“Walked, dearest of Marillas.

dearest (一番愛しい) [形] most loved or cherished

「歩いてきたの、マリラの中で一番愛しい人。

Haven’t I done it a score of times in the Queen’s days?

haven't I (私は) [代] the speaker

done (歩いた) [動] perform or complete

it (それを) [代] the thing that is being discussed

a score of (何度も) [名] twenty

times (回) [名] an instance or single occasion

in the Queen's days (女王の時代に) [名] the period of time during which a queen reigns

女王の時代に何度も歩いたでしょう?

The mailman is to bring my trunk tomorrow;

mailman (郵便配達人) [名] a person who delivers mail

bring (運ぶ) [動] take or carry someone or something from one place to another

郵便配達の人が明日私のトランクを運んでくれる。

I just got homesick all at once, and came a day earlier.

all at once (急に) [副] suddenly

a day earlier (一日早く) [名] one day before the expected time

急にホームシックになって、一日早く来ちゃった。

And oh! I’ve had such a lovely walk in the May twilight;

walk (散歩) [名] the action of going for a walk

ああ! 五月の夕暮れにとても素敵な散歩をしたの。

I stopped by the barrens and picked these Mayflowers;

stop by (立ち寄る) [動] visit a place for a short time

barrens (荒れ地) [名] a large area of land that is not fertile

荒れ地に立ち寄って、このメイフラワーを摘んだの。

I came through Violet-Vale;

come through (通って来る) [動] to travel through a place

Violet-Vale (スミレの谷) [名] a valley where violets grow

スミレの谷を通って来たの。

it’s just a big bowlful of violets now—the dear, sky-tinted things.

bowlful (ボウルいっぱい) [名] the amount that a bowl will hold

sky-tinted (空色の) [形] having the color of the sky

そこは今、スミレの大きなボウルみたいよ。空色の愛らしい花が咲き乱れているの。

Smell them, Marilla—drink them in.”

smell (匂いを嗅ぐ) [動] perceive or detect the odor of

drink in (吸い込む) [動] take in by breathing

匂いを嗅いでみて、マリラ。吸い込んでみて。」

Marilla sniffed obligingly, but she was more interested in Anne than in drinking violets.

obligingly (義理で) [副] in a willing or helpful manner

interested (興味がある) [形] having or showing a feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone

drinking (吸い込む) [動] to take into the body by swallowing

マリラは義理で匂いを嗅いだが、スミレの香りを吸い込むよりもアンに興味があった。

“Sit down, child.

「座りなさい、子供。

You must be real tired.

be tired (疲れる) [動] feel a need for rest or sleep

本当に疲れたでしょう。

I’m going to get you some supper.”

get (用意する) [動] obtain or receive

夕食を用意するよ。」

“There’s a darling moonrise behind the hills tonight, Marilla, and oh, how the frogs sang me home from Carmody!

moonrise (月の出) [名] the time when the moon rises

「今夜は丘の向こうに素敵な月が昇るよ、マリラ、そして、ああ、カモディから帰る道でカエルがどんなに歌っていたか!

I do love the music of the frogs.

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

カエルの音楽が大好き。

It seems bound up with all my happiest recollections of old spring evenings.

bind up (結びつく) [動] be closely connected or associated

昔の春の夕方の私の最も幸せな思い出と結びついているみたい。

And it always reminds me of the night I came here first.

そして、いつも私がここに初めて来た夜を思い出させるの。

Do you remember it, Marilla?”

覚えてる、マリラ?」

“Well, yes,” said Marilla with emphasis.

「ええ、そうね」とマリラは強調して言った。

“I’m not likely to forget it ever.”

not likely (そうもない) [副] probably not

「忘れそうにもないよ」

“They used to sing so madly in the marsh and brook that year.

use to (よく〜したものだ) [助] did or happened regularly or frequently in the past

「あの年、カエルは沼や小川で狂ったように鳴いていたよ。

I would listen to them at my window in the dusk, and wonder how they could seem so glad and so sad at the same time.

夕暮れ時に窓辺でカエルの鳴き声を聞きながら、どうしてあんなに嬉しそうに、そして悲しそうに鳴くのか不思議に思ったよ。

Oh, but it’s good to be home again!

be home (家に帰る) [動] return to one's own house

ああ、でもまた家に帰って来れてよかった!

Redmond was splendid and Bolingbroke delightful—but Green Gables is home.”

レドモンドも素晴らしかったし、ボリングブロークも楽しかったけど、グリーン・ゲイブルズは私の家なの」

“Gilbert isn’t coming home this summer, I hear,” said Marilla.

this summer (今年の夏) [名] the summer of the current year

come home (帰って来る) [動] return to one's home

「ギルバートは今年の夏は帰って来ないらしいよね」とマリラが言った。

“No.” Something in Anne’s tone made Marilla glance at her sharply, but Anne was apparently absorbed in arranging her violets in a bowl.

glance (ちらっと見る) [動] look at briefly

apparently (明らかに) [副] as far as one knows or can see

absorb (夢中になる) [動] take up the whole attention of

arrange (生ける) [動] put in a certain order

bowl (ボウル) [名] a round, deep dish

「いいえ」アンの口調の何かがマリラに彼女を鋭くちらっと見させたが、アンは明らかにスミレをボウルに生けることに夢中だった。

“See, aren’t they sweet?” she went on hurriedly.

aren't they (でしょう) [助] are not they

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

hurriedly (急いで) [副] in a hurried manner

「ほら、きれいでしょう?」彼女は急いで続けた。

“The year is a book, isn’t it, Marilla?

「一年はまるで本みたいね、マリラ。

Spring’s pages are written in Mayflowers and violets, summer’s in roses, autumn’s in red maple leaves, and winter in holly and evergreen.”

red maple (赤いカエデ) [名] a species of maple native to eastern North America

holly (ヒイラギ) [名] an evergreen shrub or small tree

evergreen (常緑樹) [名] a plant that has green leaves throughout the year

春のページはメイフラワーとスミレで書かれ、夏はバラ、秋は赤いカエデの葉、冬はヒイラギと常緑樹で書かれてるよ」

“Did Gilbert do well in his examinations?” persisted Marilla.

「ギルバートは試験でいい成績をとったかい?」マリラは食い下がった。

“Excellently well. He led his class.

excellently (とても) [副] to a very high standard

「とてもよかったよ。彼はクラスでトップだったよ。

But where are the twins and Mrs. Lynde?”

でも双子とリンド夫人はどこ?」

“Rachel and Dora are over at Mr. Harrison’s.

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

over (~にいる) [前] at or to a place across a distance

「レイチェルとドラはハリソンさんのところにいるよ。

Davy is down at Boulters’.

be down at (いる) [動] be at a place

Boulters (ボルター) [名] a family name

デイビーはボルターさんのところにいるよ。

I think I hear him coming now.”

彼が帰ってくる音が聞こえるよ」

Davy burst in, saw Anne, stopped, and then hurled himself upon her with a joyful yell.

burst in (飛び込んでくる) [動] come or go into a place suddenly and with force

hurl (飛びつく) [動] throw or fling with great force

デイビーが飛び込んできて、アンを見て、立ち止まり、それから喜びの叫び声を上げてアンに飛びついた。

“Oh, Anne, ain’t I glad to see you!

「ああ、アン、会えてうれしいよ!

Say, Anne, I’ve grown two inches since last fall.

ねえ、アン、私は去年の秋から2インチも背が伸びたんだ。

Mrs. Lynde measured me with her tape today, and say, Anne, see my front tooth.

measure (測る) [動] ascertain the size, amount, or degree of (something) by using an instrument or device marked in standard units or by comparing it with an object of known size

tape (メジャー) [名] a strip of flexible material with linear-measurement markings

front tooth (前歯) [名] one of the teeth situated at the front of the mouth

リンド夫人が今日メジャーで測ってくれたんだ。ねえ、アン、私の前歯を見て。

It’s gone.

be gone (抜ける) [動] to be no longer present or in existence

抜けちゃったんだ。

Mrs. Lynde tied one end of a string to it and the other end to the door, and then shut the door.

tie (結ぶ) [動] fasten or secure with a cord, string, or lace

one end (片方) [名] one of the two ends of something

the other end (もう片方) [名] the other of the two ends of something

リンド夫人が紐の片方をそれに結び、もう片方をドアに結んで、ドアを閉めたんだ。

I sold it to Milty for two cents.

two cents (2セント) [名] a small amount of money

私はそれをミルティに2セントで売ったんだ。

Milty’s collecting teeth.”

collect (集める) [動] bring or gather together

ミルティは歯を集めているんだ。」

“What in the world does he want teeth for?” asked Marilla.

what in the world (いったい何のために) [名] used to express surprise or anger

「いったい何のために歯が欲しいんだい?」とマリラは尋ねた。

“To make a necklace for playing Indian Chief,” explained Davy, climbing upon Anne’s lap.

Chief (酋長) [名] the leader of a tribe or other group of people

necklace (首飾り) [名] an ornament worn around the neck

climb (よじ登る) [動] go up or down with difficulty

「インディアンの酋長ごっこをする時に首飾りを作るんだ」とデイビーはアンの膝によじ登りながら説明した。

“He’s got fifteen already, and everybody’s else’s promised, so there’s no use in the rest of us starting to collect, too.

fifteen (15本) [名] the number 15

「彼はもう15本も集めたし、みんなも約束しちゃったから、私たちが集め始めても無駄なんだ。

I tell you the Boulters are great business people.”

business people (商売上手) [名] people who are good at business

ボルター家は商売上手なんだ。」

“Were you a good boy at Mrs. Boulter’s?” asked Marilla severely.

「ボルターさんのところではいい子にしていたかい?」とマリラは厳しく尋ねた。

“Yes; but say, Marilla, I’m tired of being good.”

say (ね) [動] used to introduce a remark or to express an opinion

tired (飽きる) [形] having a need for sleep or rest

「はい。でもね、マリラ、いい子にしているのには飽きちゃった。」

“You’d get tired of being bad much sooner, Davy-boy,” said Anne.

sooner (もっと早く) [副] earlier

「悪い子にしている方がもっと早く飽きるよ、デイビー」とアンは言った。

“Well, it’d be fun while it lasted, wouldn’t it?” persisted Davy.

last (続く) [動] continue or be able to continue for a specified period of time

wouldn't it (だろう) [助] used in speech to ask for confirmation of a statement

「でも、続く間は楽しいだろう?」とデイビーは言い張った。

“I could be sorry for it afterwards, couldn’t I?”

afterwards (後で) [副] later; subsequently

「後で後悔すればいいだろう?」

“Being sorry wouldn’t do away with the consequences of being bad, Davy.

do away with (消える) [動] get rid of; abolish

「後悔したって悪いことをした結果は消えないよ、デイビー。

Don’t you remember the Sunday last summer when you ran away from Sunday School?

去年の夏、日曜学校から逃げ出した日曜日のことを覚えていないの?

You told me then that being bad wasn’t worth while.

worth (価値) [名] the quality that makes something desirable or valuable

あの時、悪いことをしても価値がないって言ったじゃない。

What were you and Milty doing today?”

あなたとミルティは今日何をしていたの?」

“Oh, we fished and chased the cat, and hunted for eggs, and yelled at the echo.

fish (魚を釣る) [動] try to catch fish

「ああ、魚を釣ったり、猫を追いかけたり、卵を探したり、こだまに向かって叫んだりしていたんだ。

There’s a great echo in the bush behind the Boulter barn.

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

barn (納屋) [名] a large farm building used for storing grain or housing livestock

ボルターの納屋の裏の茂みには素晴らしいこだまがあるんだ。

Say, what is echo, Anne; I want to know.”

ねえ、こだまって何? 知りたいな。」

“Echo is a beautiful nymph, Davy, living far away in the woods, and laughing at the world from among the hills.”

Echo (エコー) [名] a nymph in Greek mythology

nymph (ニンフ) [名] a minor female nature deity typically associated with a particular location or landform

far away (遠く) [副] at or to a great distance

「エコーは美しいニンフで、デイビー、遠くの森に住んでいて、丘の中から世界を笑っているんだ。」

“What does she look like?”

「どんな姿をしているの?」

“Her hair and eyes are dark, but her neck and arms are white as snow.

「髪と目は黒いけど、首と腕は雪のように白い。

No mortal can ever see how fair she is.

mortal (人間) [名] a human being

fair (美しい) [形] pleasing to the eye or the ear

どんなに美しいかは人間には見えない。

She is fleeter than a deer, and that mocking voice of hers is all we can know of her.

fleet (足が速い) [形] moving or able to move very fast

deer (鹿) [名] a ruminant mammal of the family Cervidae

mocking (真似する) [形] making fun of someone or something in a cruel way

鹿よりも足が速くて、彼女の真似する声だけが彼女について知っていることの全てだ。

You can hear her calling at night;

夜に彼女が呼ぶ声が聞こえる。

you can hear her laughing under the stars.

星空の下で彼女が笑うのが聞こえる。

But you can never see her.

でも彼女を見ることはできない。

She flies afar if you follow her, and laughs at you always just over the next hill.”

afar (遠く) [副] at or to a great distance

彼女を追いかけるなら、彼女は遠くへ飛び去り、いつも次の丘の向こうであなたを笑う。」

“Is that true, Anne?

「それは本当ですか、アン?

Or is it a whopper?” demanded Davy staring.

or (それとも) [接] used to connect alternatives

それとも嘘ですか?」とデイビーは見つめながら尋ねた。

“Davy,” said Anne despairingly, “haven’t you sense enough to distinguish between a fairytale and a falsehood?”

despairingly (絶望的に) [副] in a despairing manner

fairytale (おとぎ話) [名] a children's story about magical and imaginary beings and lands

「デイビー」とアンは絶望的に言った、「おとぎ話と嘘を区別するだけの分別がないの?」

“Then what is it that sasses back from the Boulter bush?

sass (口答えする) [動] talk back to someone in a rude way

back (から) [副] from a place or position that is behind or to the rear of someone or something

「それなら、ボルターの茂みから口答えしているのは誰?

I want to know,” insisted Davy.

知りたい」とデイビーは主張した。

“When you are a little older, Davy, I’ll explain it all to you.”

a little older (もう少し大きくなったら) [形] more advanced in years

「デイビー、もう少し大きくなったら、全部説明するよ」

The mention of age evidently gave a new turn to Davy’s thoughts for after a few moments of reflection, he whispered solemnly:

mention (話題に上る) [名] a reference to something

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

give a new turn to (新しい方向に向く) [動] change the direction of

moment (しばらく) [名] a very short period of time

reflection (考え) [名] serious thought or consideration

年齢のことが話題に上ると、デイビーの考えは明らかに新しい方向に向き、しばらく考えた後、彼は厳かにささやいた。

“Anne, I’m going to be married.”

「アン、私、結婚するんだ」

“When?” asked Anne with equal solemnity.

solemnity (厳か) [名] the state or quality of being serious and dignified

「いつ?」アンも同じく厳かに尋ねた。

“Oh, not until I’m grown-up, of course.”

「ああ、もちろん、大人になるまではね」

“Well, that’s a relief, Davy.

「まあ、それは安心したよ、デイビー。

Who is the lady?”

その女性は誰?」

“Stella Fletcher; she’s in my class at school.

Stella Fletcher (ステラ・フレッチャー) [名] a person's name

「ステラ・フレッチャー。学校のクラスメイトだよ。

And say, Anne, she’s the prettiest girl you ever saw.

ねえ、アン、彼女は今まで見た中で一番きれいな女の子だよ。

If I die before I grow up you’ll keep an eye on her, won’t you?”

keep an eye on (見守る) [動] watch over; take care of

私が大人になる前に死んだら、彼女を見守ってくれるよね?」

“Davy Keith, do stop talking such nonsense,” said Marilla severely.

「デイビー・キース、そんなばかげたことを言うのはやめなさい」とマリラは厳しく言った。

“’Tisn’t nonsense,” protested Davy in an injured tone.

「ばかげたことじゃないよ」とデイビーは傷ついた口調で抗議した。

“She’s my promised wife, and if I was to die she’d be my promised widow, wouldn’t she?

promised wife (婚約者) [名] a woman who is engaged to be married

widow (未亡人) [名] a woman whose husband has died

「彼女は私の婚約者で、私が死んだら彼女は私の婚約者の未亡人になるよね?

And she hasn’t got a soul to look after her except her old grandmother.”

それに彼女には老いた祖母以外に面倒を見てくれる人がいないんだ。」

“Come and have your supper, Anne,” said Marilla,

have (食べる) [動] eat, drink, or ingest

「アン、夕食にいらっしゃい」とマリラが言った。

“and don’t encourage that child in his absurd talk.”

encourage (助長する) [動] give support to

「そして、あの子のばかげた話を助長しないように。」

Chapter XXIII: Paul Cannot Find the Rock People

Chapter XXIII (第23章) [名] the 23rd chapter

Rock People (岩の民) [名] a group of people who live in a rocky area

第23章: 岩の民を見つけられないポール

Life was very pleasant in Avonlea that summer, although Anne, amid all her vacation joys, was haunted by a sense of “something gone which should be there.”

that summer (その夏) [名] the summer of that year

amid (真っ只中) [前] in the middle of; surrounded by

be haunted by (悩まされる) [動] be troubled or disturbed by

sense (感覚) [名] a feeling or an awareness of something

gone (失われた) [動] move or travel away from a place

その夏、アンは休暇の楽しみの真っ只中にも「そこにあるべき何かが失われた」という感覚に悩まされていたが、アヴォンリーでの生活はとても快適だった。

She would not admit, even in her inmost reflections, that this was caused by Gilbert’s absence.

inmost (心の奥底) [形] deepest or most intimate

cause (引き起こす) [動] to make something happen

彼女は、それがギルバートの不在によって引き起こされたことを、心の奥底でさえ認めようとしなかった。

But when she had to walk home alone from prayer meetings and A.V.I.S. pow-wows, while Diana and Fred, and many other gay couples, loitered along the dusky, starlit country roads, there was a queer, lonely ache in her heart which she could not explain away.

pow-wow (集会) [名] a meeting or gathering

couple (カップル) [名] two people who are married, engaged, or otherwise closely associated romantically or sexually

dusky (夕暮れの) [形] darkish

starlit (星明かりに照らされた) [形] lighted by the stars

country road (田舎道) [名] a road in a rural area

explain away (説明する) [動] to make excuses for

しかし、ダイアナとフレッド、そして他の多くの陽気なカップルが、夕暮れの星明かりに照らされた田舎道をぶらぶら歩いている間に、彼女が祈祷会やA.V.I.S.の集会から一人で歩いて帰らなければならない時、彼女の心には奇妙で孤独な痛みがあり、彼女はそれを説明することができなかった。

Gilbert did not even write to her, as she thought he might have done.

ギルバートは彼女が思っていたように手紙を書いてくれることさえなかった。

She knew he wrote to Diana occasionally, but she would not inquire about him;

occasionally (時々) [副] now and then; at times; on occasion

彼が時々ダイアナに手紙を書いていることは知っていたが、彼女は彼のことを尋ねようとはしなかった。

and Diana, supposing that Anne heard from him, volunteered no information.

hear from (連絡を受ける) [動] receive a message from

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

そしてダイアナは、アンが彼から連絡を受けているものと思い、何も情報を提供しなかった。

Gilbert’s mother, who was a gay, frank, light-hearted lady, but not overburdened with tact, had a very embarrassing habit of asking Anne, always in a painfully distinct voice and always in the presence of a crowd, if she had heard from Gilbert lately.

Gilbert's mother (ギルバートの母親) [名] the mother of Gilbert

frank (率直な) [形] direct and open in speech or writing

light-hearted (気さくな) [形] carefree and cheerful

tact (機転) [名] a keen sense of what to say or do to avoid giving offense

habit (癖) [名] a settled or regular tendency or practice

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

distinct (はっきりとした) [形] clearly perceptible by the senses or the mind

ギルバートの母親は、陽気で率直で、気さくな女性だったが、あまり機転が利かず、いつも痛々しいほどはっきりとした声で、いつも人前で、アンに最近ギルバートから連絡があったかどうかを尋ねるという、とても困った癖があった。

Poor Anne could only blush horribly and murmur, “not very lately,” which was taken by all, Mrs. Blythe included, to be merely a maidenly evasion.

all (誰もが) [代] the whole amount or number of

maidenly (乙女らしい) [形] like a young unmarried woman

evasion (言い逃れ) [名] the act of avoiding something

かわいそうなアンは、ひどく顔を赤らめ、「最近は」とつぶやくことしかできなかったが、それはブライス夫人を含め、誰もが乙女らしい言い逃れだと受け取った。

Apart from this, Anne enjoyed her summer.

apart from (除いて) [前] not including; other than

それを除けば、アンは夏を楽しんだ。

Priscilla came for a merry visit in June;

プリシラは六月に楽しい訪問に来た。

and, when she had gone, Mr. and Mrs. Irving, Paul and Charlotta the Fourth came “home” for July and August.

そして、彼女が帰った後、アーヴィング夫妻、ポール、そして四代目シャーロッタが七月と八月の間「帰省」した。

Echo Lodge was the scene of gaieties once more, and the echoes over the river were kept busy mimicking the laughter that rang in the old garden behind the spruces.

scene (場) [名] the place where something happens

gaiety (陽気) [名] cheerfulness or liveliness

once more (再び) [副] one more time; again

mimic (真似る) [動] imitate

laughter (笑い声) [名] the sound of laughing

ring (響き渡る) [動] to make a clear resonant sound

エコー・ロッジは再び陽気な場となり、川の向こうのこだまは、トウヒの木の背後の古い庭に響き渡る笑い声を真似るのに忙しかった。

“Miss Lavendar” had not changed, except to grow even sweeter and prettier.

「ラヴェンダーさん」は、さらに優しく、さらにきれいになった以外は、変わっていなかった。

Paul adored her, and the companionship between them was beautiful to see.

companionship (交友) [名] the fellowship existing among companions

ポールは彼女を敬愛し、二人の交友は見ていて美しかった。

“But I don’t call her ‘mother’ just by itself,” he explained to Anne.

mother (お母さん) [名] a woman who has given birth to a child

「でも、私は彼女をただ『お母さん』とは呼ばないんだ」と彼はアンに説明した。

“You see, that name belongs just to my own little mother, and I can’t give it to any one else.

just (だけ) [副] only

「あのね、その呼び名は私の本当のお母さんだけのものなんだ。だから、他の誰にも呼べないんだ。

You know, teacher.

you know (知ってるでしょ) [動] be aware of the truth of

先生、知ってるでしょ。

But I call her ‘Mother Lavendar’ and I love her next best to father.

next (次に) [副] immediately after the time being considered

でも、私は彼女を『ラヴェンダーお母さん』って呼んで、父さんの次に大好きなんだ。

I—I even love her a little better than you, teacher.”

私は、私は、先生よりも彼女を少しだけ愛してるんだ」

“Which is just as it ought to be,” answered Anne.

ought to be (そうあるべきこと) [動] should be; must be

「それはそうあるべきことね」とアンは答えた。

Paul was thirteen now and very tall for his years.

thirteen (13歳) [名] the number 13

ポールは今や13歳で、年齢の割にとても背が高かった。

His face and eyes were as beautiful as ever, and his fancy was still like a prism, separating everything that fell upon it into rainbows.

ever (相変わらず) [副] always; at all times

prism (プリズム) [名] a transparent solid object with flat, polished surfaces that refracts light

separate (分解する) [動] cause to move or be apart

rainbow (虹) [名] an arch of colors formed in the sky when the sun shines onto droplets of moisture in the atmosphere

彼の顔と目は相変わらず美しく、彼の空想は相変わらずプリズムのようで、そこに降り注ぐあらゆるものを虹に分解していた。

He and Anne had delightful rambles to wood and field and shore.

ramble (散歩) [名] a leisurely excursion on foot

彼とアンは森や野原や海岸へと楽しい散歩に出かけた。

Never were there two more thoroughly “kindred spirits.”

kindred spirit (同好の士) [名] a person who is similar to another in attitudes or interests

これほど徹底的に「同好の士」である二人はいなかった。

Charlotta the Fourth had blossomed out into young ladyhood.

blossom out (開花する) [動] to develop into something

young ladyhood (若い女性) [名] a young woman

四代目シャーロッタは若い女性へと開花していた。

She wore her hair now in an enormous pompador and had discarded the blue ribbon bows of auld lang syne, but her face was as freckled, her nose as snubbed, and her mouth and smiles as wide as ever.

pompador (ポンパドール) [名] a woman's hairstyle in which the hair is swept up from the forehead and temples and arranged high on the head

snub (上を向く) [動] ignore or reject someone or something in a rude or unkind way

wide (大きい) [形] of great extent from side to side; broad

彼女は今や髪を巨大なポンパドールにして、昔の青いリボンの蝶結びは捨てていたが、顔はそばかすだらけで、鼻は上を向き、口と笑顔は相変わらず大きかった。

“You don’t think I talk with a Yankee accent, do you, Miss Shirley, ma’am?” she demanded anxiously.

accent (訛り) [名] a distinctive mode of pronunciation of a language

「私の話し方、ヤンキー訛りじゃないと思う? シャーリー先生」彼女は心配そうに尋ねた。

“I don’t notice it, Charlotta.”

Charlotta (シャーロッタ) [名] a female given name

「気づかなかったよ、シャーロッタ」

“I’m real glad of that.

be glad of (嬉しい) [動] be happy about

「それは本当に嬉しいよ。

They said I did at home, but I thought likely they just wanted to aggravate me.

aggravate (怒らせる) [動] make worse

家ではそうしてるって言われたけど、ただ私を怒らせたいだけだと思ったよ。

I don’t want no Yankee accent.

ヤンキー訛りは嫌なの。

Not that I’ve a word to say against the Yankees, Miss Shirley, ma’am.

say against (悪く言う) [動] speak ill of

Miss Shirley (シャーリーさん) [名] a young woman

ヤンキーを悪く言うつもりはないんだけど、シャーリーさん。

They’re real civilized.

civilized (文明的) [形] having a high level of culture and development

彼らは本当に文明的だ。

But give me old P.E. Island every time.”

old (古き良き) [形] of long duration; having existed for a long time

でも、私にはいつだって古き良きプリンスエドワード島がいいよ。」

Paul spent his first fortnight with his grandmother Irving in Avonlea.

grandmother (祖母) [名] the mother of one's father or mother

ポールは最初の二週間をアヴォンリーで祖母のアーヴィングと過ごした。

Anne was there to meet him when he came, and found him wild with eagerness to get to the shore—Nora and the Golden Lady and the Twin Sailors would be there.

wild (たまらない) [形] very eager or enthusiastic

eagerness (行きたくて) [名] a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something

Nora (ノラ) [名] a female given name

Golden Lady (黄金の女性) [名] a woman who is very beautiful

Twin Sailors (双子の船乗り) [名] two sailors who are twins

アンは彼が来ると迎えに行き、彼が海岸に行きたくてたまらないのを知った。ノラと黄金の女性と双子の船乗りがそこにいるのだ。

He could hardly wait to eat his supper.

could hardly wait (待ちきれなかった) [動] be very impatient

彼は夕食を食べるのが待ちきれなかった。

Could he not see Nora’s elfin face peering around the point, watching for him wistfully?

elfin (小妖精のような) [形] of or relating to elves

point (岬) [名] a piece of land that sticks out into a body of water

ノラの小妖精のような顔が岬のあたりから覗いて、彼を物欲しそうに見つめているのが見えなかっただろうか?

But it was a very sober Paul who came back from the shore in the twilight.

しかし、夕暮れ時に海岸から戻ってきたのは、とても落ち着いたポールだった。

“Didn’t you find your Rock People?” asked Anne.

「岩の人々に会えなかった?」とアンが尋ねた。

Paul shook his chestnut curls sorrowfully.

chestnut (栗色) [名] a reddish-brown color

ポールは栗色の巻き毛を悲しそうに揺らした。

“The Twin Sailors and the Golden Lady never came at all,” he said.

「双子の船乗りと黄金の女性は全く来なかった」と彼は言った。

“Nora was there—but Nora is not the same, teacher. She is changed.”

be not the same (同じではない) [動] be different

be changed (変わってしまった) [動] be different

「ノラはそこにいたけど、ノラは同じじゃないんだ、先生。彼女は変わってしまったんだ」

“Oh, Paul, it is you who are changed,” said Anne.

「ああ、ポール、変わったのはあなたなのよ」とアンは言った。

“You have grown too old for the Rock People.

「あなたは岩の人々にとってあまりに成長しすぎてしまったのよ。

They like only children for playfellows.

彼らは遊び相手には子供しか好きじゃないよ。

I am afraid the Twin Sailors will never again come to you in the pearly, enchanted boat with the sail of moonshine;

pearly (真珠色の) [形] having a color like that of a pearl

enchanted (魔法の) [形] under a spell or magical influence

sail (帆) [名] a piece of fabric that catches the wind and propels a boat

双子の船乗りは、月光の帆を張った真珠色の魔法の船に乗って、もう二度とあなたのところには来ないと思うよ。

and the Golden Lady will play no more for you on her golden harp.

play (弾く) [動] perform music on a musical instrument

golden harp (黄金のハープ) [名] a harp that is golden

黄金の女性も、もう黄金のハープを弾いてくれないでしょう。

Even Nora will not meet you much longer.

much longer (あまり) [副] to a great extent or degree

ノラでさえ、もうあまりあなたに会えなくなるでしょう。

You must pay the penalty of growing-up, Paul.

penalty (代償) [名] a punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract

ポール、あなたは成長の代償を払わなければならないのよ。

You must leave fairyland behind you.”

fairyland (妖精の国) [名] an imaginary place of great happiness

あなたは妖精の国を後にしなければならないのよ。」

“You two talk as much foolishness as ever you did,” said old Mrs. Irving, half-indulgently, half-reprovingly.

as much as (相変わらず) [副] to the same extent as

foolishness (馬鹿げたこと) [名] a foolish act, idea, or practice

half-indulgently (半ば甘やかすように) [副] in a way that is half indulgent

half-reprovingly (半ば非難するように) [副] in a way that is half reproachful

「あなたたち二人は相変わらず馬鹿げたことを言っているよね」と老アーヴィング夫人は半ば甘やかすように、半ば非難するように言った。

“Oh, no, we don’t,” said Anne, shaking her head gravely.

shake one's head (首を横に振る) [動] move one's head from side to side

「いいえ、そんなことはありません」とアンは真面目な顔で首を横に振った。

“We are getting very, very wise, and it is such a pity.

「私たちはとてもとても賢くなってきています。とても残念なことです。

We are never half so interesting when we have learned that language is given us to enable us to conceal our thoughts.”

conceal (隠す) [動] not allow to be seen; hide

言葉は自分の考えを隠すために与えられたものだと知ってしまったら、私たちは半分も面白くなくなってしまうのです。」

“But it isn’t—it is given us to exchange our thoughts,” said Mrs. Irving seriously.

「でもそうではないよ。言葉は考えを交換するために与えられたのよ」とアーヴィング夫人は真面目な顔で言った。

She had never heard of Tallyrand and did not understand epigrams.

Tallyrand (タレーラン) [名] a French diplomat

epigram (警句) [名] a short witty saying

彼女はタレーランのことを聞いたことがなく、警句も理解していなかった。

Anne spent a fortnight of halcyon days at Echo Lodge in the golden prime of August.

halcyon day (穏やかな日々) [名] a period of time in the past that is remembered as idyllically happy and peaceful

golden prime (黄金の季節) [名] the best time of something

アンは八月の黄金の季節にエコー・ロッジの穏やかな日々を二週間過ごした。

While there she incidentally contrived to hurry Ludovic Speed in his leisurely courting of Theodora Dix, as related duly in another chronicle of her history.(1)

incidentally (ついでに) [副] by chance; as a minor consequence

contrive (仕向ける) [動] plan or devise

hurry (急がせる) [動] cause to move or act more quickly

leisurely (のんびりと) [副] without hurry or haste

history (歴史) [名] the study of past events

そこにいる間に、彼女はついでに、ルードヴィック・スピードがのんびりとセオドラ・ディックスに求愛するのを急がせるように仕向けたが、それは彼女の歴史の別の年代記に正しく記されている。

Arnold Sherman, an elderly friend of the Irvings, was there at the same time, and added not a little to the general pleasantness of life.

Arnold Sherman (アーノルド・シャーマン) [名] a friend of the Irvings

elderly (年配の) [形] old or aging

Irvings (アーヴィング家) [名] the family of Irving

at the same time (同時に) [副] at one and the same time; concurrently

add (加える) [動] join or combine two or more things together

not a little (少なからず) [副] to a significant extent

general (全体的な) [形] affecting or concerning all or most people, places, or things; widespread

アーヴィング家の年配の友人であるアーノルド・シャーマンも同時にそこにいて、生活の全体的な快適さに少なからず貢献していた。

(1 Chronicles of Avonlea.)

Chronicles of Avonlea (アヴォンリーの年代記) [名] a book by L. M. Montgomery

(1)アヴォンリーの年代記

“What a nice play-time this has been,” said Anne.

play-time (休日) [名] a day on which one does not work

「なんて素敵な休日だったのでしょう」とアンは言った。

“I feel like a giant refreshed.

giant (巨人) [名] a person of very great stature or size

「元気を取り戻した巨人のような気分です。

And it’s only a fortnight more till I go back to Kingsport, and Redmond and Patty’s Place.

キングスポートやレドモンドやパティの家に戻るまであと二週間しかありません。

Patty’s Place is the dearest spot, Miss Lavendar.

パティの家は最高の場所なんですよ、ラヴェンダーさん。

I feel as if I had two homes—one at Green Gables and one at Patty’s Place.

私には二つの家があるような気がします。一つはグリーン・ゲイブルズで、もう一つはパティの家です。

But where has the summer gone?

でも夏はどこへ行ってしまったのでしょう?

It doesn’t seem a day since I came home that spring evening with the Mayflowers.

あの春の夕方、メイフラワーと一緒に帰宅してから一日も経っていないようです。

When I was little I couldn’t see from one end of the summer to the other.

when I was little (私が小さい頃) [名] when I was a child

one end (終わり) [名] the beginning or the end

the other (終わり) [名] the other one

私が小さい頃は、夏の終わりから終わりまで見ることができませんでした。

It stretched before me like an unending season.

stretch (広がる) [動] extend in a specified direction

unending (終わりのない) [形] having or seeming to have no end

終わりのない季節のように私の前に広がっていました。

Now, ‘’tis a handbreadth, ’tis a tale.’”

handbreadth (手のひらほどの大きさ) [名] the breadth of a hand

今では、それは手のひらほどの大きさで、ただの物語になってしまった。」

“Anne, are you and Gilbert Blythe as good friends as you used to be?”

「アン、あなたとギルバート・ブライスは以前のように仲良しですか?」

asked Miss Lavendar quietly.

quietly (静かに) [副] with little or no noise

ラヴェンダーさんは静かに尋ねた。

“I am just as much Gilbert’s friend as ever I was, Miss Lavendar.”

「私は今まで通りギルバートの友達です、ラヴェンダーさん」

Miss Lavendar shook her head.

ラヴェンダーさんは首を横に振った。

“I see something’s gone wrong, Anne.

go wrong (うまくいかない) [動] fail to work or operate properly

「何かうまくいかないことがあったのね、アン。

I’m going to be impertinent and ask what.

impertinent (失礼な) [形] lacking in respect for others; rude

失礼を承知で尋ねるよ。

Have you quarrelled?”

喧嘩したの?」

“No; it’s only that Gilbert wants more than friendship

more than (以上) [前] to a greater extent than

「いいえ、ただギルバートが友情以上のものを求めているだけです。

and I can’t give him more.”

でも私はそれ以上は与えられないの。」

“Are you sure of that, Anne?”

be sure of (本当に思っている) [動] be certain about

「本当にそう思っているの、アン?」

“Perfectly sure.”

「絶対にそうよ。」

“I’m very, very sorry.”

「とても、とても残念だ。」

“I wonder why everybody seems to think I ought to marry Gilbert Blythe,” said Anne petulantly.

petulantly (不機嫌そうに) [副] in a bad-tempered way

「どうしてみんな私がギルバート・ブライスと結婚するべきだと思っているんだろう」とアンは不機嫌そうに言った。

“Because you were made and meant for each other, Anne—that is why.

be made for (運命の相手である) [動] be destined for

「だって、あなたたちはお互いのために作られた運命の相手だからよ、アン。

You needn’t toss that young head of yours.

toss (投げ出す) [動] throw or roll about

あなたの若い頭を投げ出す必要はない。

It’s a fact.”

それが事実なのよ。」

Chapter XXIV: Enter Jonas

第24章: ジョナス登場

“PROSPECT POINT, “August 20th.

PROSPECT POINT (プロスペクト・ポイント) [名] a place in the story

August 20th (8月20日) [名] a date

「プロスペクト・ポイント、8月20日。

“Dear Anne—spelled—with—an—E,” wrote Phil, “I must prop my eyelids open long enough to write you.

spell (綴る) [動] write or name the letters of a word in correct sequence

with (のつく) [前] having or possessing

「親愛なるEのつくアン」とフィルは書いていた。「あなたに手紙を書くために、私はまぶたを支えなくてはならない。

I’ve neglected you shamefully this summer, honey, but all my other correspondents have been neglected, too.

neglect (無視する) [動] fail to care for properly

shamefully (恥ずかしいほど) [副] in a way that causes one to feel shame

honey (あなた) [名] a person who is loved

correspondent (手紙の相手) [名] a person who writes letters

今年の夏は恥ずかしいほどあなたを無視してきたけど、他の手紙の相手もみんな無視してきたのよ。

I have a huge pile of letters to answer, so I must gird up the loins of my mind and hoe in.

huge (山ほど) [形] very large or great

gird up the loins (気を引き締める) [動] prepare for action

hoe (取り掛かる) [動] dig, cut, or scrape with a hoe

返事を書かなくてはならない手紙が山ほどあるから、気を引き締めて取り掛からなくては。

Excuse my mixed metaphors.

mixed (混ざった) [形] made up of different things

metaphor (比喩) [名] a figure of speech that describes a person or thing in a way that is different from normal and that makes the description more powerful, vivid, or interesting

比喩が混ざっちゃってごめんなさい。

I’m fearfully sleepy.

恐ろしく眠い。

Last night Cousin Emily and I were calling at a neighbor’s.

昨夜、従妹のエミリーと私は近所の人を訪ねていた。

There were several other callers there, and as soon as those unfortunate creatures left, our hostess and her three daughters picked them all to pieces.

unfortunate (不幸な) [形] having or marked by bad luck

pick to pieces (こき下ろす) [動] criticize harshly

そこには他にも何人か訪問客がいて、その不幸な人たちが帰るとすぐに、私たちのホステスとその三人の娘たちは彼らをみんなこき下ろした。

I knew they would begin on Cousin Emily and me as soon as the door shut behind us.

私たちが帰るとすぐに、従妹のエミリーと私のことを言い始めるだろうことはわかっていた。

When we came home Mrs. Lilly informed us that the aforesaid neighbor’s hired boy was supposed to be down with scarlet fever.

Mrs. Lilly (リリー夫人) [名] a woman who is married to Mr. Lilly

inform (知らせる) [動] give (someone) facts or information

be supposed to (らしい) [動] be expected or required to

be down with (倒れる) [動] be sick with

scarlet fever (猩紅熱) [名] an infectious disease caused by a bacterium

私たちが帰宅すると、リリー夫人が、前述の近所の雇われ少年が猩紅熱で倒れたらしいと教えてくれた。

You can always trust Mrs. Lilly to tell you cheerful things like that.

リリー夫人はいつもそんな陽気なことを教えてくれる。

I have a horror of scarlet fever.

have a horror of (怖い) [動] be afraid of

私は猩紅熱が怖い。

I couldn’t sleep when I went to bed for thinking of it.

ベッドに入っても、そのことを考えて眠れなかった。

I tossed and tumbled about, dreaming fearful dreams when I did snooze for a minute;

toss (寝返りを打つ) [動] to move or be moved up and down or from side to side

tumble (寝返りを打つ) [動] to roll or cause to roll over and over

snooze (うたた寝をする) [動] to sleep lightly or fitfully

私は寝返りを打って、一瞬うたた寝をすると恐ろしい夢を見た。

and at three I wakened up with a high fever, a sore throat, and a raging headache.

high fever (高熱) [名] a body temperature that is much higher than normal

sore throat (喉の痛み) [名] a painful or irritated throat

raging headache (激しい頭痛) [名] a very severe headache

3時に高熱と喉の痛みと激しい頭痛で目が覚めた。

I knew I had scarlet fever;

私は猩紅熱だと分かった。

I got up in a panic and hunted up Cousin Emily’s ‘doctor book’ to read up the symptoms.

panic (パニック) [名] sudden uncontrollable anxiety

hunt up (探す) [動] search for and find

symptom (症状) [名] a physical or mental feature which indicates a disease or disorder

私はパニックになって起き上がり、症状を調べるためにエミリーおばさんの「医者本」を探した。

Anne, I had them all.

have (あった) [動] experience or feel

アン、私は全部の症状があった。

So I went back to bed, and knowing the worst, slept like a top the rest of the night.

the worst (最悪の事態) [名] the most serious or unpleasant thing that could happen

the rest of (残りの) [名] the remaining part of

それで私はベッドに戻り、最悪の事態を知って、残りの夜はぐっすり眠った。

Though why a top should sleep sounder than anything else I never could understand.

top (コマ) [名] a child's toy that spins on its pointed end

sound (ぐっすり) [形] deep and undisturbed

でも、なぜコマが他の何よりもぐっすり眠れるのか、私には理解できなかった。

But this morning I was quite well, so it couldn’t have been the fever.

quite well (すっかり元気) [副] completely healthy

でも今朝はすっかり元気だったので、熱ではなかったはずだ。

I suppose if I did catch it last night it couldn’t have developed so soon.

develop (発症する) [動] start to exist or happen

昨夜かかったとしても、そんなに早く発症するはずはないと思う。

I can remember that in daytime, but at three o’clock at night I never can be logical.

three o'clock (3時) [名] three hours after noon or midnight

logical (論理的) [形] of or according to the rules of logic or formal argument

昼間はそれを思い出せるけど、夜の3時には論理的になることはできない。

“I suppose you wonder what I’m doing at Prospect Point.

「私がプロスペクト・ポイントで何をしているのか不思議に思っているでしょう。

Well, I always like to spend a month of summer at the shore, and father insists that I come to his second-cousin Emily’s ‘select boardinghouse’ at Prospect Point.

month (一ヶ月) [名] one of the twelve periods of time into which a year is divided

second-cousin (従妹) [名] the child of a parent's first cousin

Emily (エミリー) [名] a female given name

select (選ばれた) [形] carefully chosen as being the best or most suitable

ええ、私はいつも夏の一ヶ月を海岸で過ごすのが好きで、父は私がプロスペクト・ポイントにある彼の従妹エミリーの「選ばれた下宿」に来るようにと言い張るのです。

So a fortnight ago I came as usual.

a fortnight ago (2週間前) [名] two weeks before the present time

それで2週間前にいつものように来ました。

And as usual old ‘Uncle Mark Miller’ brought me from the station with his ancient buggy and what he calls his ‘generous purpose’ horse.

Uncle Mark Miller (マーク・ミラーおじさん) [名] a man who is the brother of one's mother or father

generous (寛大な) [形] willing to give money, time, help, etc., especially more than is usual or expected

そしていつものように年老いた「マーク・ミラーおじさん」が彼の古い馬車と彼が「寛大な目的」と呼ぶ馬で駅から連れてきてくれました。

He is a nice old man and gave me a handful of pink peppermints.

old man (おじいさん) [名] an elderly man

handful (一握り) [名] a small number

peppermint (ペパーミント) [名] a mint plant with a strong, sharp flavor

彼はいいおじいさんで、ピンクのペパーミントを一握りくれました。

Peppermints always seem to me such a religious sort of candy—I suppose because when I was a little girl Grandmother Gordon always gave them to me in church.

religious (宗教的な) [形] relating to or believing in a religion

candy (キャンディー) [名] a sweet food made from sugar or chocolate

ペパーミントはいつも私には宗教的なキャンディーのように思えます。私が小さい頃、ゴードン祖母がいつも教会で私にくれたからでしょう。

Once I asked, referring to the smell of peppermints, ‘Is that the odor of sanctity?’

odor (匂い) [名] a quality of something that you can smell

sanctity (神聖) [名] the state or quality of being holy

かつて私はペパーミントの匂いについて「それは神聖な匂いですか?」と尋ねました。

I didn’t like to eat Uncle Mark’s peppermints because he just fished them loose out of his pocket, and had to pick some rusty nails and other things from among them before he gave them to me.

Uncle Mark (マークおじさん) [名] the brother of Marilla Cuthbert

rusty (さびた) [形] affected by rust

nail (釘) [名] a small metal object with a pointed end and a flat head, used to join things together by hammering it into a surface

私はマークおじさんのペパーミントを食べるのは好きではありませんでした。彼はポケットからそれらをただ取り出しただけで、私に渡す前にそれらの中からさびた釘や他のものをいくつか選ばなければならなかったからです。

But I wouldn’t hurt his dear old feelings for anything, so I carefully sowed them along the road at intervals.

carefully (注意深く) [副] taking care to avoid damage or risk

sow (蒔く) [動] plant (seed) by scattering it on or in the earth

along (沿って) [前] in a line parallel to the length or direction of

interval (間隔) [名] a space of time between two events or two points in time

しかし、私は彼の愛すべき古い感情を傷つけることはしませんでした。それで、私はそれらを道に沿って注意深く間隔を置いて蒔きました。

When the last one was gone, Uncle Mark said, a little rebukingly, ‘Ye shouldn’t a’et all them candies to onct, Miss Phil.

rebukingly (非難がましく) [副] in a manner that expresses disapproval

Ye (あなた) [代] you

a'et (食べる) [動] take into the body by mouth

candies (キャンディー) [名] a small sweet

to onct (一度に) [副] on one occasion or in one event

Miss Phil (フィリップさん) [名] a title used before the surname of an unmarried woman

最後の1つがなくなったとき、マークおじさんは少し非難がましく言いました。「フィリップさん、キャンディーを全部一度に食べてはいけません。

You’ll likely have the stummick-ache.’

have (なる) [動] experience; feel

stummick-ache (腹痛) [名] pain in the abdomen

あなたはおそらく腹痛になるでしょう。」

“Cousin Emily has only five boarders besides myself—four old ladies and one young man.

five (5人) [名] the number 5

「エミリーいとこは私以外に5人の下宿人しかいません。4人の老婦人と1人の若い男性です。

My right-hand neighbor is Mrs. Lilly.

right-hand (右隣) [形] on or to the right side

Lilly (リリー) [名] a surname

私の右隣はリリー夫人です。

She is one of those people who seem to take a gruesome pleasure in detailing all their many aches and pains and sicknesses.

one of those people (そういう人の一人) [名] a person who is a member of a group of people

take a gruesome pleasure (ぞっとするような喜びを感じる) [動] to feel a very strong feeling of enjoyment

detailing (詳細に語る) [動] to give details about something

sickness (病気) [名] a disease or period of illness

彼女は、自分の多くの痛みや病気を詳細に語ることにぞっとするような喜びを感じているように見える人の一人です。

You cannot mention any ailment but she says, shaking her head, ‘Ah, I know too well what that is’—and then you get all the details.

ailment (病気) [名] a minor illness

どんな病気でも口にすることはできませんが、彼女は首を振りながら「ああ、それが何かはよく知っています」と言い、それからすべての詳細を教えてくれます。

Jonas declares he once spoke of locomotor ataxia in hearing and she said she knew too well what that was.

Jonas (ジョナス) [名] a male given name

locomotor ataxia (運動失調) [名] a condition characterized by a loss of coordination of the muscles of the limbs

hearing (聴覚) [名] the ability to hear

ジョナスは、彼がかつて聴覚の運動失調について話したことがあると宣言し、彼女はそれが何であるかをよく知っていると言った。

She suffered from it for ten years and was finally cured by a traveling doctor.

ten years (10年間) [名] a period of ten years

cure (治す) [動] relieve (a person or animal) of the symptoms of a disease or condition

彼女は10年間苦しみ、ついに巡回医師に治してもらいました。

“Who is Jonas? Just wait, Anne Shirley.

「ジョナスって誰? 待ってろ、アン・シャーリー。

You’ll hear all about Jonas in the proper time and place.

ジョナスについては、適切な時期と場所ですべて聞くことになるでしょう。

He is not to be mixed up with estimable old ladies.

be not to be (べきではない) [助] should not be

mixed up (混同される) [動] confused or mistaken

estimable (尊敬すべき) [形] worthy of esteem or respect

彼は尊敬すべき老婦人と混同されるべきではない。

“My left-hand neighbor at the table is Mrs. Phinney.

left-hand (左隣) [形] on or to the left

Mrs. Phinney (フィニー夫人) [名] a woman who is married

「食卓で私の左隣はフィニー夫人。

She always speaks with a wailing, dolorous voice—you are nervously expecting her to burst into tears every moment.

wailing (泣き叫ぶような) [形] making a sound like a cry of pain or sorrow

dolorous (悲しげな) [形] causing or characterized by pain or sorrow

expect (心配になる) [動] regard as likely to happen

burst into tears (泣き出す) [動] start crying suddenly

彼女はいつも泣き叫ぶような悲しげな声で話すので、いつ泣き出してもおかしくないと心配になる。

She gives you the impression that life to her is indeed a vale of tears, and that a smile, never to speak of a laugh, is a frivolity truly reprehensible.

give the impression (印象を与える) [動] make someone think that something is true

indeed (まさに) [副] really; truly

vale (谷) [名] a valley

never to speak of (言うまでもなく) [副] not to mention

reprehensible (非難されるべき) [形] deserving criticism or censure

彼女は、人生はまさに涙の谷であり、笑顔は、笑い声は言うまでもなく、本当に非難されるべき軽薄さであるという印象を与える。

She has a worse opinion of me than Aunt Jamesina, and she doesn’t love me hard to atone for it, as Aunty J. does, either.

have a worse opinion of (悪く思っている) [動] think badly of

atone for (償う) [動] make amends for

Aunty J. (ジェームズィナおばさん) [名] a character in the story

彼女はジェームズィナおばさんよりも私を悪く思っているし、ジェームズィナおばさんのようにそれを償うために私を愛してくれているわけでもない。

“Miss Maria Grimsby sits cati-corner from me.

Miss Maria Grimsby (マリア・グリムスビーさん) [名] a character in the story

cati-corner (斜め向かいに) [副] diagonally opposite

「マリア・グリムスビーさんは私の斜め向かいに座っている。

The first day I came I remarked to Miss Maria that it looked a little like rain—and Miss Maria laughed.

look like (~のようだ) [動] appear to be

私が来た最初の日、私はマリアさんに少し雨が降りそうだと言った。するとマリアさんは笑った。

I said the road from the station was very pretty—and Miss Maria laughed.

私は駅からの道がとてもきれいだと言いました。するとマリアさんは笑いました。

I said there seemed to be a few mosquitoes left yet—and Miss Maria laughed.

mosquito (蚊) [名] a small flying insect that feeds on blood

leave (残る) [動] be left over; remain

私はまだ蚊が少し残っているようだと言いました。するとマリアさんは笑いました。

I said that Prospect Point was as beautiful as ever—and Miss Maria laughed.

as beautiful as ever (相変わらず美しい) [形] as beautiful as it has always been

Miss Maria (マリアさん) [名] a woman who is not married

私はプロスペクトポイントが相変わらず美しいと言った。するとマリアさんは笑った。

If I were to say to Miss Maria, ‘My father has hanged himself, my mother has taken poison, my brother is in the penitentiary, and I am in the last stages of consumption,’ Miss Maria would laugh.

hang (吊る) [動] suspend or be suspended

be in (入る) [動] be present in

もし私がマリアさんに「父が首を吊り、母が毒を飲み、兄が刑務所に入り、私は結核の末期です」と言っても、マリアさんは笑うでしょう。

She can’t help it—she was born so;

彼女は仕方がない。生まれつきそういう人なのだ。

but is very sad and awful.

でもとても悲しくてひどい。

“The fifth old lady is Mrs. Grant.

fifth (5人目) [形] coming after four others in a series

Mrs. Grant (グラント夫人) [名] the wife of Mr. Grant

「5人目の老婦人はグラント夫人。

She is a sweet old thing;

彼女は優しい老婦人。

but she never says anything but good of anybody

でも彼女は誰かについて良いことしか言わない。

and so she is a very uninteresting conversationalist.

uninteresting (退屈な) [形] not interesting; dull

conversationalist (話し相手) [名] a person who is good at or fond of engaging in conversation

だから彼女はとても退屈な話し相手。

“And now for Jonas, Anne.

「そして今度はジョナスについて、アン。

“That first day I came I saw a young man sitting opposite me at the table, smiling at me as if he had known me from my cradle.

opposite (向かいに) [前] facing or across from

cradle (ゆりかご) [名] a small bed for a baby, typically on rockers

「私が来た最初の日、テーブルの向かいに座っている若い男性が、まるで私をゆりかごから知っているかのように私に微笑んでいるのを見ました。

I knew, for Uncle Mark had told me, that his name was Jonas Blake, that he was a Theological Student from St. Columbia, and that he had taken charge of the Point Prospect Mission Church for the summer.

Mark (マーク) [名] a male given name

Jonas Blake (ジョナス・ブレイク) [名] a male given name

Theological Student (神学生) [名] a student of theology

St. Columbia (聖コロンビア) [名] a male given name

Point Prospect Mission Church (ポイント・プロスペクト伝道教会) [名] a church in the town of Point Prospect

マークおじさんが教えてくれたので、彼の名前はジョナス・ブレイクで、聖コロンビア出身の神学生で、夏の間ポイント・プロスペクト伝道教会を担当していたことを知っていました。

“He is a very ugly young man—really, the ugliest young man I’ve ever seen.

young man (若者) [名] a young male person

ugliest (一番醜い) [形] most unpleasant to look at

「彼はとても醜い若者です。本当に、私が今まで見た中で一番醜い若者です。

He has a big, loose-jointed figure with absurdly long legs.

loose-jointed (関節が緩んでいる) [形] having loose joints

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

absurdly (ばかげたほど) [副] in a way that is ridiculous or unreasonable

彼は大きくて、関節が緩んでいて、ばかげたほど長い脚をしています。

His hair is tow-color and lank, his eyes are green, and his mouth is big, and his ears—but I never think about his ears if I can help it.

tow-color (黄褐色) [名] a light brown color

lank (しなやか) [形] lacking in stiffness or body

彼の髪は黄褐色で、目は緑色で、口は大きく、耳は大きいのですが、私は彼の耳については考えないようにしています。

“He has a lovely voice—if you shut your eyes he is adorable—and he certainly has a beautiful soul and disposition.

adorable (愛らしい) [形] very attractive or charming

「彼は素敵な声をしています。目を閉じれば愛らしい人です。そして、確かに美しい魂と気質を持っています。

“We were good chums right way.

「私たちはすぐに仲良くなりました。

Of course he is a graduate of Redmond, and that is a link between us.

graduate (卒業生) [名] a person who has completed a course of study or training, especially a person who has received a degree from a college or university

link (つながり) [名] a relationship or connection between two or more things

もちろん彼はレドモンドの卒業生で、それが私たちの間のつながりです。

We fished and boated together;

boat (ボートに乗る) [動] travel by boat

私たちは一緒に釣りをしたり、ボートに乗ったりしました。

and we walked on the sands by moonlight.

sand (砂) [名] a loose granular material blanketing the beaches, riverbeds and deserts of the world, consisting of particles of rock and mineral that have been broken down by weathering and erosion

そして、月明かりの下で砂浜を歩きました。

He didn’t look so homely by moonlight

彼は月明かりの下ではそんなに不細工には見えませんでした。

and oh, he was nice.

そして、ああ、彼は素敵でした。

Niceness fairly exhaled from him.

niceness (優しさ) [名] the quality or state of being nice

exhale (漂う) [動] breathe out

彼からは優しさが漂っていました。

The old ladies—except Mrs. Grant—don’t approve of Jonas, because he laughs and jokes—

approve (認める) [動] have or express a favorable opinion of

老婦人たちは、グラント夫人を除いて、ジョナスを認めていません。彼は笑ったり冗談を言ったりするからです。

and because he evidently likes the society of frivolous me better than theirs.

society (社会) [名] the community of people living in a particular country or region and having shared customs, laws, and organizations

そして、彼は明らかに軽薄な私の社会を彼らの社会よりも好んでいるからです。

“Somehow, Anne, I don’t want him to think me frivolous.

「どういうわけか、アン、私は彼に私が軽薄だと思われたくないのです。

This is ridiculous.

ばかげたことです。

Why should I care what a tow-haired person called Jonas, whom I never saw before thinks of me?

tow-haired (金髪の) [形] having very light-colored hair

今まで会ったこともないジョナスという名の金髪の男が私のことをどう思っているかなんて、どうして気にする必要があるのでしょう?

“Last Sunday Jonas preached in the village church.

「先週の日曜日、ジョナスは村の教会で説教をしました。

I went, of course, but I couldn’t realize that Jonas was going to preach.

もちろん私は行きましたが、ジョナスが説教するなんて思いもしませんでした。

The fact that he was a minister—or going to be one—persisted in seeming a huge joke to me.

彼が牧師である、あるいは牧師になるという事実は、私には大きなジョークのように思え続けました。

“Well, Jonas preached.

「さて、ジョナスは説教をしました。

And, by the time he had preached ten minutes, I felt so small and insignificant that I thought I must be invisible to the naked eye.

ten minutes (10分間) [名] a period of time equal to 600 seconds

そして、彼が10分間説教する頃には、私はとても小さくて取るに足らない存在だと感じ、肉眼では見えないだろうと思いました。

Jonas never said a word about women and he never looked at me.

say a word (一言も言わない) [動] say anything

ジョナスは女性については一言も言わず、私を見ることもありませんでした。

But I realized then and there what a pitiful, frivolous, small-souled little butterfly I was, and how horribly different I must be from Jonas’ ideal woman.

pitiful (哀れな) [形] deserving or arousing pity

small-souled (心の狭い) [形] lacking in generosity or magnanimity

butterfly (蝶) [名] a flying insect with two pairs of large wings that are brightly colored

しかし、私はそのとき、自分がどれほど哀れで、軽薄で、心の狭い小さな蝶であるか、そしてジョナスの理想の女性とはどれほど恐ろしく違うかを悟りました。

She would be grand and strong and noble.

grand (壮大な) [形] impressive or imposing in size, extent, or conception

noble (高貴な) [形] belonging to a hereditary class with high social or political status

彼女は壮大で強く、高貴な女性でしょう。

He was so earnest and tender and true.

earnest (真面目な) [形] serious and intense

彼はとても真面目で優しく、誠実でした。

He was everything a minister ought to be.

be everything (すべて備える) [動] be everything that is needed or wanted

彼は牧師がそうあるべき姿をすべて備えていました。

I wondered how I could ever have thought him ugly—but he really is!—with those inspired eyes and that intellectual brow which the roughly-falling hair hid on week days.

inspired (霊感を受けた) [形] having or showing great creativity or imagination

intellectual (知的な) [形] having or showing intelligence, especially of a high level

roughly (乱れた) [副] in a careless or hurried way

どうして彼を醜いと思ったのか不思議に思いました。でも、彼は本当に醜いのです! あの霊感を受けたような目と、平日は乱れた髪に隠れている知的な額をしています。

“It was a splendid sermon and I could have listened to it forever, and it made me feel utterly wretched.

「それは素晴らしい説教で、いつまでも聞いていたいと思いましたが、とても惨めな気持ちになりました。

Oh, I wish I was like you, Anne.

ああ、私もアンみたいだったらいいのに。

“He caught up with me on the road home, and grinned as cheerfully as usual.

catch up with (追いつく) [動] reach the same point as someone or something that was ahead

grin (ニヤリと笑う) [動] smile broadly

「彼は帰り道で私に追いつき、いつものように陽気にニヤリと笑いました。

But his grin could never deceive me again.

grin (ニヤニヤ笑い) [名] a broad smile

しかし、彼のニヤニヤ笑いにはもう騙されません。

I had seen the real Jonas.

私は本当のジョナスを見たのです。

I wondered if he could ever see the real Phil—whom nobody, not even you, Anne, has ever seen yet.

whom (誰も) [関] the person that

彼が本当のフィルを見ることができるかどうか疑問に思いました。誰も、あなたでさえ、アン、まだ見たことがありません。

“‘Jonas,’ I said—I forgot to call him Mr. Blake. Wasn’t it dreadful?

Mr. Blake (ブレイクさん) [名] a male person with the surname Blake

「『ジョナス』と私は言いました。彼をブレイクさんと呼ぶのを忘れてしまいました。ひどいでしょう?

But there are times when things like that don’t matter—‘Jonas, you were born to be a minister.

there are times when (時がある) [名] an occasion or instance

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

しかし、そのようなことが問題にならない時があります。『ジョナス、あなたは牧師になるために生まれたのです。

You couldn’t be anything else.’

couldn't (なり得ません) [助] could not

anything (何者にも) [名] any thing; something

あなたは他の何者にもなり得ません。」

“‘No, I couldn’t,’ he said soberly.

「『いいえ、できません』と彼は真面目に言いました。

‘I tried to be something else for a long time—I didn’t want to be a minister.

long time (長い間) [名] a long period of time

「私は長い間、他の何かになろうとしました。牧師にはなりたくありませんでした。

But I came to see at last that it was the work given me to do—and God helping me, I shall try to do it.’

come to see (気づく) [動] become aware of

given (与えられた) [動] transfer the possession of something to someone

しかし、私はついにそれが私に与えられた仕事であることに気づきました。そして神が私を助けてくださるので、私はそれをしようとします。」

“His voice was low and reverent.

reverent (敬虔な) [形] feeling or showing deep and solemn respect for God or a god

「彼の声は低く、敬虔でした。

I thought that he would do his work and do it well and nobly;

do one's work (自分の仕事をする) [動] perform the work that one is expected to do

do it well (立派にやり遂げる) [動] perform a task successfully

nobly (立派に) [副] in a way that is impressive or worthy of respect

私は彼が自分の仕事を立派にやり遂げるだろうと思いました。

and happy the woman fitted by nature and training to help him do it.

nature (生まれつきの資質) [名] the inherent character or basic constitution of a person or thing

training (訓練) [名] the action of teaching a person or animal a particular skill or type of behavior

そして、彼がそれをするのを助けるために、生まれつきの資質と訓練によって適合した女性は幸せです。

She would be no feather, blown about by every fickle wind of fancy.

be blown about (吹き飛ばされる) [動] be carried away by the wind

fickle (気まぐれな) [形] showing a tendency to change frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affections

彼女は、気まぐれな風に吹き飛ばされる羽根ではないだろう。

She would always know what hat to put on.

彼女はいつもどんな帽子をかぶればいいか知っている。

Probably she would have only one.

おそらく彼女は1つしか持っていないだろう。

Ministers never have much money.

牧師は決して大金持ちにはならない。

But she wouldn’t mind having one hat or none at all, because she would have Jonas.

しかし、彼女は帽子を1つしか持っていなくても、全く持っていなくても気にしないだろう。なぜなら、彼女にはジョナスがいるのだから。

“Anne Shirley, don’t you dare to say or hint or think that I’ve fallen in love with Mr. Blake.

fall in love (恋をする) [動] begin to feel a strong romantic attachment to someone

「アン・シャーリー、私がブレイクさんに恋をしたなんて言ったり、ほのめかしたり、考えたりしちゃだめよ。

Could I care for a lank, poor, ugly theologue—named Jonas?

lank (貧弱な) [形] lacking in substance or quality

theologue (神学者) [名] a theologian

私がジョナスという貧弱で醜い神学者を好きになるなんてあり得る?

As Uncle Mark says, ‘It’s impossible, and what’s more it’s improbable.’

improbable (あり得ない) [形] not likely to happen or be true

マークおじさんが言うように「それは不可能だし、あり得ないことだ」

“Good night, PHIL.”

「おやすみなさい、フィル」

“P.S. It is impossible—but I am horribly afraid it’s true.

「追伸あり得ないことだけど、本当なんじゃないかと恐ろしく怖い。

I’m happy and wretched and scared.

scared (怖い) [形] frightened; afraid

私は幸せで、惨めで、怖い。

He can never care for me, I know.

care for (愛する) [動] feel love for

彼は私を愛することはできない、それはわかっている。

Do you think I could ever develop into a passable minister’s wife, Anne?

develop into (育つ) [動] become

passable (やっていける) [形] good enough to be accepted

私が牧師夫人としてやっていけると思う?

And would they expect me to lead in prayer?

私が祈りの言葉を唱えなきゃいけないのかしら?

P G.”

P・G」

Chapter XXV: Enter Prince Charming

prince (王子様) [名] a male member of a royal family other than the king

第25章: 白馬の王子様登場

“I’m contrasting the claims of indoors and out,” said Anne, looking from the window of Patty’s Place to the distant pines of the park.

contrast (比べる) [動] be strikingly different from one another in juxtaposition or close association

claim (主張) [名] a statement that something is true

indoors (家) [名] the inside of a building

look (眺める) [動] direct one's gaze in a specified direction

「家にいるのと外にいるのとを比べているの」とアンはパティの家から公園の遠くの松の木を眺めながら言った。

“I’ve an afternoon to spend in sweet doing nothing, Aunt Jimsie.

「今日は午後、何もしないで過ごすつもりなの、ジムシーおばさん。

Shall I spend it here where there is a cosy fire, a plateful of delicious russets, three purring and harmonious cats, and two impeccable china dogs with green noses?

plateful (一皿) [名] a plate filled with something

harmonious (仲良く) [形] having parts that work together in a pleasing or effective way

impeccable (非の打ち所のない) [形] in accordance with the highest standards; faultless

暖かい火と、おいしいリンゴが一皿と、仲良くゴロゴロ鳴く三匹の猫と、緑の鼻をした二匹の非の打ち所のない陶器の犬がいるここで過ごそうかしら?

Or shall I go to the park, where there is the lure of gray woods and of gray water lapping on the harbor rocks?”

gray water (灰色の水) [名] domestic wastewater that has not come into contact with toilet waste

lap (打ち寄せる) [動] move or flow with a gentle splashing sound

それとも、灰色の森と港の岩に打ち寄せる灰色の水の誘惑がある公園に行こうかしら?」

“If I was as young as you, I’d decide in favor of the park,” said Aunt Jamesina, tickling Joseph’s yellow ear with a knitting needle.

as young as (同じくらい若い) [形] of the same age or of a similar age

decide in favor of (行く) [動] make a decision in favor of

tickling (くすぐる) [動] touch or stroke lightly in a way that causes itching or tingling

knitting needle (編み針) [名] a rod of metal, wood, or plastic with a point at one or both ends, used in knitting

「私があなたくらい若かったら、公園に行くよ」とジェームズィナおばさんは編み針でジョセフの黄色い耳をくすぐりながら言った。

“I thought that you claimed to be as young as any of us, Aunty,” teased Anne.

claim (言う) [動] state or assert that something is the case

「おばさんは私たちと同じくらい若いと言ってたよね」とアンはからかった。

“Yes, in my soul.

「そう、心はね。

But I’ll admit my legs aren’t as young as yours.

でも、足はあなたたちほど若くないよ。

You go and get some fresh air, Anne.

get (吸う) [動] receive or obtain

fresh air (新鮮な空気) [名] air that is clean and unpolluted

アン、あなたは新鮮な空気を吸いに行ってちょうだい。

You look pale lately.”

最近、顔色が悪いよ」

“I think I’ll go to the park,” said Anne restlessly.

restlessly (落ち着かずに) [副] in a way that is not calm or relaxed

「公園に行こうかな」とアンは落ち着かずに言った。

“I don’t feel like tame domestic joys today.

tame (大人しくする) [形] not wild or violent; domesticated

domestic (家で) [形] of or relating to the running of a home or to family relations

「今日は家で大人しくする気分じゃないよ。

I want to feel alone and free and wild.

free (自由に) [形] not under the control or in the power of another; able to act or be done as one wishes

wild (野生) [形] living in a state of nature; not domesticated

一人で自由に野生を感じたいの。

The park will be empty, for every one will be at the football match.”

be empty (空っぽだ) [動] have nothing inside

be at (~にいる) [動] be present at

football match (フットボールの試合) [名] a game of football

公園は空っぽだろうし、みんなフットボールの試合に行ってるよ」

“Why didn’t you go to it?”

「どうして行かなかったの?」

“‘Nobody axed me, sir, she said’—at least, nobody but that horrid little Dan Ranger.

Dan Ranger (ダン・レンジャー) [名] a character in the story

「誰も誘ってくれなかったんです」少なくとも、あの恐ろしいダン・レンジャー以外は。

I wouldn’t go anywhere with him;

go anywhere (どこにも行かない) [動] go to any place

with him (彼と) [前] in the company of; accompanied by

彼とはどこにも行きたくないよ。

but rather than hurt his poor little tender feelings I said I wasn’t going to the game at all.

rather than (~するよりは) [接] instead of

でも、彼のかわいそうな優しい気持ちを傷つけるよりは、試合には行かないって言ったのよ。

I don’t mind.

かまわないよ。

I’m not in the mood for football today somehow.”

in the mood (気分) [名] a temporary state of mind or feeling

football (フットボール) [名] a game played by two teams of eleven players with a round ball that may be kicked, headed, or handled with the feet or head but not with the hands

今日はどうもフットボールの気分じゃないんだ」

“You go and get some fresh air,” repeated Aunt Jamesina, “but take your umbrella, for I believe it’s going to rain.

take (持つ) [動] hold in one's hand

umbrella (傘) [名] a device used to protect oneself from the rain

go (降りそう) [動] move from one place to another

「行って、新鮮な空気を吸ってきなさい」とジェームズィナおばさんは繰り返した。「でも、傘を持って行きなさい。雨が降りそうだから。

I’ve rheumatism in my leg.”

rheumatism (リューマチ) [名] a disease causing painful inflammation and stiffness in the joints

足がリューマチで痛むの」

“Only old people should have rheumatism, Aunty.”

have (かかる) [動] be affected by a disease or other condition

「おばさん、リューマチは年寄りだけがかかる病気よ」

“Anybody is liable to rheumatism in her legs, Anne.

be liable to (起こる可能性がある) [動] be likely to suffer from

「誰でも足にリューマチが起こる可能性があるのよ、アン。

It’s only old people who should have rheumatism in their souls, though.

でも、魂にリューマチが起こるのは年寄りだけよ。

Thank goodness, I never have.

ありがたいことに、私はそうならなくて済んだよ。

When you get rheumatism in your soul you might as well go and pick out your coffin.”

get rheumatism (リューマチになる) [動] develop rheumatism

pick out (選び出す) [動] choose or select from a number of alternatives

魂にリューマチが起こったら、棺桶を選びに行った方がいいよ」

It was November—the month of crimson sunsets, parting birds, deep, sad hymns of the sea, passionate wind-songs in the pines.

crimson (深紅の) [形] of a deep red color

hymn (賛美歌) [名] a song of praise to God

passionate (情熱的な) [形] showing or caused by strong feelings or emotions

song (歌) [名] a short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung

11月だった。深紅の夕焼け、別れを告げる鳥、深く悲しい海の賛美歌、松の木の情熱的な風の歌の月。

Anne roamed through the pineland alleys in the park and, as she said, let that great sweeping wind blow the fogs out of her soul.

pineland (松林) [名] a forest of pine trees

alley (小道) [名] a narrow street or path

アンは公園の松林の小道を歩き回り、彼女が言うように、その強い風に魂の霧を吹き飛ばさせた。

Anne was not wont to be troubled with soul fog.

be wont to (滅多にない) [動] be in the habit of doing something

be troubled with (悩まされる) [動] be affected by something unpleasant

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

アンは魂の霧に悩まされることは滅多になかった。

But, somehow, since her return to Redmond for this third year, life had not mirrored her spirit back to her with its old, perfect, sparkling clearness.

third year (3年目) [名] the third year of a period

mirror (映し返す) [動] reflect

sparkling (輝く) [形] shining brightly

clearness (明晰さ) [名] the quality of being clear

しかし、どういうわけか、この3年目のレドモンドに戻ってから、人生は彼女の精神を昔のような完璧で輝く明晰さで映し返してくれなかった。

Outwardly, existence at Patty’s Place was the same pleasant round of work and study and recreation that it had always been.

outwardly (外見上) [副] on the outside; externally

round (繰り返し) [名] a series of events or actions that happen again and again

recreation (レクリエーション) [名] an activity that is done for enjoyment when one is not working

外見上は、パティの家での生活は、いつものように仕事と勉強とレクリエーションの楽しい繰り返しだった。

On Friday evenings the big, fire-lighted livingroom was crowded by callers and echoed to endless jest and laughter, while Aunt Jamesina smiled beamingly on them all.

on Friday evenings (金曜日の夜には) [副] on the evening of Friday

fire-lighted (暖炉の火が灯る) [形] lit by a fire

be crowded by (賑わう) [動] be full of people

echo (響き渡る) [動] be repeated

endless (終わりのない) [形] having or seeming to have no end

jest (冗談) [名] a joke

beamingly (にこやかに) [副] in a cheerful way

金曜日の夜には、暖炉の火が灯る大きな居間は来客で賑わい、終わりのない冗談や笑い声が響き渡り、ジェームズイナおばさんは皆ににこやかに微笑みかけた。

The “Jonas” of Phil’s letter came often, running up from St. Columbia on the early train and departing on the late.

run up (駆けつける) [動] go quickly to a place

フィルの手紙の「ジョナス」は、早朝の電車でセント・コロンビアから駆けつけ、遅い時間に出発することが多かった。

He was a general favorite at Patty’s Place, though Aunt Jamesina shook her head and opined that divinity students were not what they used to be.

general favorite (みんなに好かれている) [名] a person who is liked by everyone

divinity student (神学生) [名] a student of theology

used to be (昔とは違う) [動] be different from what it was in the past

彼はパティの家でみんなに好かれていたが、ジェームズイナおばさんは首を横に振り、神学生は昔とは違うという意見だった。

“He’s very nice, my dear,” she told Phil, “but ministers ought to be graver and more dignified.”

very nice (とてもいい) [形] very good or pleasant

graver (もっと真面目) [形] more serious

more dignified (もっと威厳がある) [形] having or showing a serious and impressive manner

「彼はとてもいい人よ、でも牧師はもっと真面目で威厳があるべきだよ」と彼女はフィルに言った。

“Can’t a man laugh and laugh and be a Christian still?” demanded Phil.

Christian (クリスチャン) [名] a person who adheres to Christianity

「人は笑って笑って、それでもクリスチャンではいけないの?」とフィルは尋ねた。

“Oh, men—yes. But I was speaking of ministers, my dear,” said Aunt Jamesina rebukingly.

「ああ、人ならね。でも私は牧師の話をしていたのよ」とジェームズイナおばさんは叱るように言った。

“And you shouldn’t flirt so with Mr. Blake—you really shouldn’t.”

flirt (いちゃいちゃする) [動] behave as though sexually attracted to someone without serious intentions

「それにあなたはブレイクさんとそんなにいちゃいちゃするべきではないよ、本当にそうよ」

“I’m not flirting with him,” protested Phil.

「私は彼と浮気してなんかいないよ」とフィルは抗議した。

Nobody believed her, except Anne.

アン以外は誰も彼女を信じなかった。

The others thought she was amusing herself as usual, and told her roundly that she was behaving very badly.

badly (ひどく) [副] in a bad manner

他の人は彼女がいつものようにふざけているのだと思い、彼女の態度がとても悪いとはっきりと言った。

“Mr. Blake isn’t of the Alec-and-Alonzo type, Phil,” said Stella severely.

Alec-and-Alonzo type (アレックやアロンゾのタイプ) [名] a type of person

「ブレイクさんはアレックやアロンゾのタイプではないよ、フィル」とステラは厳しく言った。

“He takes things seriously.

「彼は物事を真面目に考えるのよ。

You may break his heart.”

break (傷つける) [動] cause a wound or injury to

彼の心を傷つけるかもしれないよ。」

“Do you really think I could?” asked Phil.

「本当にそう思う?」とフィルは尋ねた。

“I’d love to think so.”

「そう思えたらいいな」

“Philippa Gordon! I never thought you were utterly unfeeling.

unfeeling (無神経な) [形] lacking sensitivity or compassion

「フィリッパ・ゴードン! あなたがそんなに無神経だなんて思ってもみなかったよ。

The idea of you saying you’d love to break a man’s heart!”

男性の心を傷つけたいなんて言うなんて!」

“I didn’t say so, honey.

「そんなこと言ってないよ、ハニー。

Quote me correctly.

正しく引用して。

I said I’d like to think I could break it.

傷つけられると思うのは好きだと言ったのよ。

I would like to know I had the power to do it.”

would like to (したい) [動] want to

私にそれをする力があるって知りたいの。」

“I don’t understand you, Phil.

「あなたの言うことがわからないよ、フィル。

You are leading that man on deliberately—and you know you don’t mean anything by it.”

lead on (誘惑する) [動] to cause someone to believe something that is not true

あなたはわざとあの人を誘惑しているし、あなたはそれで何も意味していないことを知っている。」

“I mean to make him ask me to marry him if I can,” said Phil calmly.

「できれば彼に結婚を申し込ませるつもりよ」とフィルは落ち着いて言った。

“I give you up,” said Stella hopelessly.

「もうあきらめたよ」とステラは絶望的に言った。

Gilbert came occasionally on Friday evenings.

ギルバートは金曜日の夜に時々来た。

He seemed always in good spirits, and held his own in the jests and repartee that flew about.

good spirits (上機嫌) [名] a cheerful or optimistic mood

repartee (気の利いた返答) [名] a quick and witty reply

彼はいつも上機嫌で、飛び交う冗談や気の利いた返答に自分の意見を述べていた。

He neither sought nor avoided Anne.

seek (探す) [動] try to find

彼はアンを探すことも避けることもしなかった。

When circumstances brought them in contact he talked to her pleasantly and courteously, as to any newly-made acquaintance.

bring in contact (接触させる) [動] cause to meet or come together

courteously (丁寧に) [副] in a polite manner

状況が彼らを接触させたとき、彼は新しくできた知り合いのように、彼女に愛想よく丁寧に話しかけた。

The old camaraderie was gone entirely.

camaraderie (友情) [名] a spirit of friendly good fellowship

昔の友情は完全に消え去っていた。

Anne felt it keenly; but she told herself she was very glad and thankful that Gilbert had got so completely over his disappointment in regard to her.

keenly (痛切に) [副] in a way that is felt very strongly

tell oneself (自分に言い聞かせる) [動] try to convince oneself of something

アンはそれを痛切に感じたが、ギルバートが彼女に対する失望を完全に乗り越えたことをとても嬉しく、感謝していると自分に言い聞かせた。

She had really been afraid, that April evening in the orchard, that she had hurt him terribly and that the wound would be long in healing.

terribly (ひどく) [副] very much

healing (癒える) [動] become sound or healthy again

彼女は、あの四月の夕方、果樹園で彼をひどく傷つけてしまい、その傷が癒えるまでに長い時間がかかることを本当に恐れていた。

Now she saw that she need not have worried.

see (分かる) [動] understand

need not (する必要はない) [助] not have to

今となっては、心配する必要はなかったことが分かった。

Men have died and the worms have eaten them but not for love.

worm (虫) [名] a small invertebrate animal with a long thin body

人は死に、虫に食われるが、愛のために死ぬわけではない。

Gilbert evidently was in no danger of immediate dissolution.

immediate (すぐに) [形] happening or done without delay

dissolution (死) [名] the end of something

ギルバートは明らかにすぐに死ぬ危険はなかった。

He was enjoying life, and he was full of ambition and zest.

彼は人生を楽しんでいて、野心と熱意に満ちていた。

For him there was to be no wasting in despair because a woman was fair and cold.

for (にとって) [前] in the interest of

wasting (陥る) [動] become very thin or weak

彼にとって、女性が美しく冷たいからといって絶望に陥ることはなかった。

Anne, as she listened to the ceaseless badinage that went on between him and Phil, wondered if she had only imagined that look in his eyes when she had told him she could never care for him.

ceaseless (絶え間ない) [形] continuing without interruption

badinage (悪口) [名] light, playful banter

between (間で) [前] in the space separating two things

アンは、彼とフィルの間で続く絶え間ない悪口を聞きながら、彼を愛することはできないと告げたときの彼の目の表情を想像しただけなのだろうかと思った。

There were not lacking those who would gladly have stepped into Gilbert’s vacant place.

step into (足を踏み入れる) [動] enter or become involved in

ギルバートの空席に喜んで足を踏み入れようとする者は少なくなかった。

But Anne snubbed them without fear and without reproach.

without fear (恐れることなく) [副] without being afraid

without reproach (非難されることもなく) [副] without being blamed

しかし、アンは恐れることなく、また非難されることもなく、彼らを冷たくあしらった。

If the real Prince Charming was never to come she would have none of a substitute.

real (本物の) [形] not fake or false

none of (欲しくない) [限] not any of; no part of

substitute (代わり) [名] a person or thing acting or serving in place of another

もし本物の白馬の王子様が来ないのであれば、彼女は代わりの王子様は欲しくない。

So she sternly told herself that gray day in the windy park.

gray day (灰色の日) [名] a day with cloudy weather

windy park (風の強い公園) [名] a park with a lot of wind

だから彼女は、風の強い公園で、その灰色の日に厳しく自分に言い聞かせた。

Suddenly the rain of Aunt Jamesina’s prophecy came with a swish and rush.

swish (ざあざあ) [名] a light rustling sound

rush (ざあざあ) [名] a sudden quick movement or action

突然、ジェームズィナおばさんの予言の雨が、ざあざあと降ってきた。

Anne put up her umbrella and hurried down the slope.

put up (さす) [動] to raise or lift

アンは傘をさして、坂を急いで下りた。

As she turned out on the harbor road a savage gust of wind tore along it.

turn out (出る) [動] go out of a room or building

harbor road (港の道) [名] a road that leads to a harbor

savage (激しい) [形] violent or ferocious

gust (突風) [名] a strong, sudden rush of wind

彼女が港の道に出ると、激しい突風が吹き荒れた。

Instantly her umbrella turned wrong side out.

instantly (たちまち) [副] immediately; at once

turn wrong side out (裏返る) [動] turn inside out

たちまち彼女の傘は裏返った。

Anne clutched at it in despair.

clutch (つかむ) [動] grasp or hold something tightly

アンは絶望してそれをつかんだ。

And then—there came a voice close to her.

close (すぐ近く) [形] near or nearer in space or time; not far

そしてその時、彼女のすぐ近くで声がした。

“Pardon me—may I offer you the shelter of my umbrella?”

pardon (すみません) [動] forgive

offer (貸す) [動] present for acceptance or rejection

shelter (傘) [名] something that provides protection from the weather

「すみません、私の傘を貸しましょうか?」

Anne looked up.

アンは見上げた。

Tall and handsome and distinguished-looking—dark, melancholy, inscrutable eyes—melting, musical, sympathetic voice—yes, the very hero of her dreams stood before her in the flesh.

distinguished (立派な) [形] having an air of distinction

melancholy (憂鬱な) [形] feeling or showing sadness

inscrutable (不可解な) [形] hard to understand

melting (とろけるような) [形] very soft or tender

musical (音楽的な) [形] of or relating to music

sympathetic (同情的な) [形] feeling or showing sympathy

very (まさに) [副] in actual fact

flesh (生身の姿) [名] the soft substance of the body of a person or an animal

背が高く、ハンサムで、見かけが立派で、暗く、憂鬱で、不可解な目、とろけるような、音楽的で、同情的な声、そう、彼女の夢のヒーローそのものが、生身の姿で彼女の前に立っていた。

He could not have more closely resembled her ideal if he had been made to order.

彼は注文して作ったとしても、これ以上彼女の理想に似ることはできなかっただろう。

“Thank you,” she said confusedly.

confusedly (混乱して) [副] in a confused manner

「ありがとう」と彼女は混乱して言った。

“We’d better hurry over to that little pavillion on the point,” suggested the unknown.

over (あそこの) [副] to a place

point (突端) [名] a sharp or projecting part

「あそこの突端にある小さなパビリオンに急いだ方がいい」と見知らぬ人が提案した。

“We can wait there until this shower is over.

over (終わる) [副] finished; ended

「このにわか雨が終わるまでそこで待つことができる。

It is not likely to rain so heavily very long.”

rain (降る) [動] fall from the sky in drops of water

heavily (激しく) [副] to a great degree or extent

そんなに長く激しく降りそうにはない」

The words were very commonplace, but oh, the tone!

commonplace (ありきたり) [形] lacking in originality or individuality

言葉はごくありきたりだったのだが、ああ、その口調!

And the smile which accompanied them!

accompany (伴う) [動] go with or be with someone or something

そしてそれに伴う微笑み!

Anne felt her heart beating strangely.

beat (高鳴る) [動] make a rhythmical sound

アンは心臓が妙に高鳴るのを感じた。

Together they scurried to the pavilion and sat breathlessly down under its friendly roof.

pavilion (あずまや) [名] a light, open building, usually used for shelter or exhibitions

breathlessly (息を切らして) [副] in a way that is out of breath

二人は一緒にあずまやに駆け込み、その親切な屋根の下に息を切らして座った。

Anne laughingly held up her false umbrella.

hold up (差し出す) [動] to raise something

false (偽物の) [形] not true or real

アンは笑いながら偽物の傘を差し出した。

“It is when my umbrella turns inside out that I am convinced of the total depravity of inanimate things,” she said gaily.

turn inside out (裏返る) [動] turn so that the inside becomes the outside

inanimate (無生物) [形] not animate; not having life

depravity (堕落) [名] the state of being depraved

「私の傘が裏返ったとき、私は無生物の完全な堕落を確信するのです」と彼女は陽気に言った。

The raindrops sparkled on her shining hair;

sparkle (きらめく) [動] shine brightly

雨粒が彼女の輝く髪にきらめいた。

its loosened rings curled around her neck and forehead.

loosen (緩む) [動] make or become loose

ring (髪の毛) [名] a circular band of hair

curl (巻き付く) [動] form or cause to form into a curve

緩んだ髪の毛が彼女の首や額に巻き付いていた。

Her cheeks were flushed, her eyes big and starry.

flush (紅潮する) [動] to become red in the face

彼女の頬は紅潮し、目は大きく輝いていた。

Her companion looked down at her admiringly.

admiringly (感心したように) [副] in an admiring manner

彼女の連れは彼女を感心したように見下ろした。

She felt herself blushing under his gaze.

彼女は彼の視線の下で自分が赤面しているのを感じた。

Who could he be?

彼は誰だろう?

Why, there was a bit of the Redmond white and scarlet pinned to his coat lapel.

a bit of (少しの) [名] a small amount of

white (白) [名] the color of milk or fresh snow

scarlet (緋色) [名] a bright red color

coat (上着) [名] an outer garment worn on the upper body

lapel (襟) [名] the part of a coat or jacket that is folded back on either side of the front opening

なんと、彼の上着の襟にはレドモンドの白と緋色の布がピンで留めてあった。

Yet she had thought she knew, by sight at least, all the Redmond students except the Freshmen.

sight (顔) [名] the ability to see

それでも彼女は、少なくとも顔は、新入生を除くレドモンドの学生全員を知っていると思っていた。

And this courtly youth surely was no Freshman.

courtly (礼儀正しい) [形] polite and respectful

youth (青年) [名] a young man

surely (確かに) [副] without doubt; certainly

そしてこの礼儀正しい青年は確かに新入生ではなかった。

“We are schoolmates, I see,” he said, smiling at Anne’s colors.

「私たちは同級生ですね」と彼はアンの色を見て微笑んだ。

“That ought to be sufficient introduction.

sufficient (十分な) [形] as much or as good as required

introduction (自己紹介) [名] the action of introducing something

「それで十分な自己紹介になるでしょう。

My name is Royal Gardner.

Royal Gardner (ロイヤル・ガードナー) [名] a person's name

私の名前はロイヤル・ガードナーです。

And you are the Miss Shirley who read the Tennyson paper at the Philomathic the other evening, aren’t you?”

the other evening (先日) [名] a few days ago

aren't you (ですね) [助] used to ask a question to which the speaker expects the answer to be yes

そしてあなたは先日フィロマティックでテニソンの論文を読んだシャーリーさんですね?」

“Yes; but I cannot place you at all,” said Anne, frankly.

place (思い出す) [動] remember where you have seen someone or something before

「そうですが、あなたをどこで見かけたか思い出せません」とアンは率直に言った。

“Please, where do you belong?”

「どこに住んでいるんですか?」

“I feel as if I didn’t belong anywhere yet.

「まだどこにも属していないような気がします。

I put in my Freshman and Sophomore years at Redmond two years ago.

put in (経験する) [動] spend a period of time in a particular way

two years ago (2年前) [名] two years before the present time

2年前にレドモンドの1年生と2年生を経験しました。

I’ve been in Europe ever since.

それ以来ずっとヨーロッパにいました。

Now I’ve come back to finish my Arts course.”

芸術コースを終えるために戻ってきました」

“This is my Junior year, too,” said Anne.

junior year (3年生) [名] the third year of a four-year college or high school course

「私も3年生です」とアンは言った。

“So we are classmates as well as collegemates.

classmate (同級生) [名] a member of the same class in a school

collegemate (大学の仲間) [名] a member of the same college

「だから私たちは同級生であり、大学の仲間でもあるのね。

I am reconciled to the loss of the years that the locust has eaten,” said her companion, with a world of meaning in those wonderful eyes of his.

reconcile (折り合いをつける) [動] make or become friendly again after an argument or disagreement

locust (バッタ) [名] a grasshopper that migrates in large swarms and is very destructive to crops

バッタが食べてしまった年月を失ったことに折り合いがつきました」と、彼の素晴らしい目に意味深な世界を浮かべて言った。

The rain came steadily down for the best part of an hour.

come down (降り続く) [動] move from a higher to a lower position

雨は1時間ほど降り続いた。

But the time seemed really very short.

しかし、時間は本当に短く感じられた。

When the clouds parted and a burst of pale November sunshine fell athwart the harbor and the pines Anne and her companion walked home together.

part (切れる) [動] move or cause to move to one side

fall (降り注ぐ) [動] move or cause to move to a lower position

athwart (横切って) [前] from one side to the other of

雲が切れて、11月の淡い日差しが港と松の木に降り注ぐと、アンと連れは一緒に家路についた。

By the time they had reached the gate of Patty’s Place he had asked permission to call, and had received it.

permission (許可) [名] the action of officially allowing someone to do, use, or have something

call (訪問) [動] go to see someone or something

パティの家門に着くまでに、彼は訪問の許可を求め、許可を得ていた。

Anne went in with cheeks of flame and her heart beating to her fingertips.

go in (中に入る) [動] enter

beat (打つ) [動] strike repeatedly

fingertip (指先) [名] the tip of a finger

アンは頬を真っ赤に染め、指先までドキドキしながら中に入った。

Rusty, who climbed into her lap and tried to kiss her, found a very absent welcome.

absent (あまりない) [形] not present or available

ラスティは彼女の膝に登り、彼女にキスしようとしたが、あまり歓迎されていないことに気づいた。

Anne, with her soul full of romantic thrills, had no attention to spare just then for a crop-eared pussy cat.

attention (注意) [名] the regarding of someone or something as interesting or important

spare (向ける) [動] give (something) to someone as a gift

crop-eared (耳の短い) [形] having the ears cut short

pussy cat (猫) [名] a cat

アンは、心がロマンチックなスリルでいっぱいで、ちょうどその時、耳の短い猫に注意を向けることができなかった。

That evening a parcel was left at Patty’s Place for Miss Shirley.

parcel (小包) [名] a package

be left (届く) [動] be delivered

Miss Shirley (シャーリー嬢) [名] an unmarried woman

その夜、パティの家にシャーリー嬢宛の小包が届いた。

It was a box containing a dozen magnificent roses.

それは、12本の立派なバラの入った箱だった。

Phil pounced impertinently on the card that fell from it, read the name and the poetical quotation written on the back.

pounce (飛びつく) [動] jump on or attack suddenly

impertinently (無遠慮に) [副] in a rude or disrespectful way

quotation (引用文) [名] a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker

フィルは、箱から落ちたカードに無遠慮に飛びつき、裏に書かれた名前と詩の引用文を読んだ。

“Royal Gardner!” she exclaimed.

「ロイヤル・ガードナー!」と彼女は叫んだ。

“Why, Anne, I didn’t know you were acquainted with Roy Gardner!”

be acquainted with (知り合いである) [動] know someone personally

Roy Gardner (ロイ・ガードナー) [名] a character in the story

「あら、アン、あなたがロイ・ガードナーと知り合いだったなんて知らなかったよ!」

“I met him in the park this afternoon in the rain,” explained Anne hurriedly.

in the rain (雨の中) [名] in the presence of rain

「今日の午後、雨の中、公園で彼に会ったの」とアンは急いで説明した。

“My umbrella turned inside out and he came to my rescue with his.”

come to one's rescue (助けに来る) [動] come to help someone in a difficult situation

「私の傘が裏返ってしまって、彼が傘を持って助けに来てくれたの。」

“Oh!” Phil peered curiously at Anne.

「ああ!」フィルは興味深そうにアンをじっと見た。

“And is that exceedingly commonplace incident any reason why he should send us longstemmed roses by the dozen, with a very sentimental rhyme?

rhyme (詩) [名] a piece of writing in which the last words of each line sound the same

「そして、そのありふれた出来事が、彼が私たちに長い茎のバラを1ダースも、とても感傷的な詩を添えて送ってくる理由なの?

Or why we should blush divinest rosy-red when we look at his card?

divinest (神々しい) [形] of or like a god

rosy-red (バラ色) [形] of a color like that of a rose

card (名刺) [名] a small piece of stiff paper with a person's name and address printed on it

あるいは、彼の名刺を見たときに、私たちが神々しいバラ色に赤面する理由なの?

Anne, thy face betrayeth thee.”

thee (あなた) [代] you

アン、あなたの顔はあなたを裏切っているよ。」

“Don’t talk nonsense, Phil.

talk nonsense (ナンセンスなこと言う) [動] say something that is silly or illogical

「ナンセンスなこと言わないで、フィル。

Do you know Mr. Gardner?”

Mr. Gardner (ガードナーさん) [名] a man with the last name Gardner

ガードナーさんを知っているの?」

“I’ve met his two sisters, and I know of him.

「彼の二人の姉妹に会ったことがあるし、彼のことは知っているよ。

So does everybody worthwhile in Kingsport.

worthwhile (価値ある) [形] worth the time, effort, or cost

キングスポートの価値ある人なら誰でも知っているよ。

The Gardners are among the richest, bluest, of Bluenoses.

Gardner (ガードナー) [名] a family name

richest (最も裕福な) [形] having a great deal of money or assets

bluest (最もブルーノーズらしい) [形] of the color intermediate between green and violet, as of the sky or sea on a sunny day

Bluenoses (ブルーノーズ) [名] a person from Nova Scotia

ガードナー家はブルーノーズの中でも最も裕福で、最もブルーノーズらしい家柄よ。

Roy is adorably handsome and clever.

Roy (ロイ) [名] a male given name

adorably (愛らしいほど) [副] in an adorable manner

clever (賢い) [形] having or showing an ability to learn and understand things quickly and easily

ロイは愛らしいほどハンサムで賢い。

Two years ago his mother’s health failed and he had to leave college and go abroad with her—his father is dead.

two years ago (二年前) [名] the time two years before the present

fail (悪くなる) [動] to be unsuccessful

go abroad (海外に行く) [動] travel to a foreign country

二年前に彼の母親の健康が悪くなり、彼は大学を辞めて彼女と海外に行かなければならなかった。彼の父親は亡くなっている。

He must have been greatly disappointed to have to give up his class, but they say he was perfectly sweet about it.

彼はクラスを諦めなければならなかったことにとても失望したに違いないが、彼はそれをとても優しく受け入れたと言っている。

Fee—fi—fo—fum, Anne. I smell romance.

Fee—fi—fo—fum (フィー、ファイ、フォー、ファム) [名] a nonsense phrase used in the fairy tale "Jack and the Beanstalk"

smell (匂いがする) [動] to sense the odor of

フィー、ファイ、フォー、ファム、アン。ロマンスの匂いがする。

Almost do I envy you, but not quite.

ほとんど羨ましいけど、そうでもない。

After all, Roy Gardner isn’t Jonas.”

結局のところ、ロイ・ガードナーはジョナスではない。」

“You goose!” said Anne loftily.

「このまぬけた人!」アンは高慢に言った。

But she lay long awake that night, nor did she wish for sleep.

lie awake (眠れない) [動] be unable to sleep

long (長い間) [形] having a great extent or duration

しかし、その夜は長い間眠れず、眠りたいとも思わなかった。

Her waking fancies were more alluring than any vision of dreamland.

waking (覚醒した) [形] not sleeping

彼女の覚醒した空想は、夢の国のどんな幻よりも魅力的だった。

Had the real Prince come at last?

ついに本物の王子様が現れたのだろうか?

Recalling those glorious dark eyes which had gazed so deeply into her own, Anne was very strongly inclined to think he had.

deeply (深く) [副] to a great extent

inclined (思う気持ちが強い) [形] disposed or willing

自分の目を深く見つめていたあの輝く黒い目を思い出して、アンはそう思う気持ちが強かった。

Chapter XXVI: Enter Christine

Chapter XXVI (第26章) [名] the 26th chapter

第26章: クリスティン登場

The girls at Patty’s Place were dressing for the reception which the Juniors were giving for the Seniors in February.

reception (レセプション) [名] a social gathering, as a party, for the purpose of welcoming guests or new members

Junior (後輩) [名] a person who is younger or has less experience than somebody else

February (2月) [名] the second month of the year

パティの家の娘たちは、2月に後輩が先輩のために開くレセプションのために着替えていた。

Anne surveyed herself in the mirror of the blue room with girlish satisfaction.

girlish (少女らしい) [形] like a girl

アンは青い部屋の鏡に映った自分を少女らしい満足感をもって眺めた。

She had a particularly pretty gown on.

have on (着ている) [動] be wearing

gown (ドレス) [名] a long dress, especially a formal one

彼女は特にきれいなドレスを着ていた。

Originally it had been only a simple little slip of cream silk with a chiffon overdress.

originally (元々) [副] at or from the beginning

slip (スリップ) [名] a woman's undergarment

chiffon (シフォン) [名] a light, transparent fabric of silk, nylon, or other synthetic fiber

overdress (オーバードレス) [名] a dress worn over another dress

元々はクリーム色のシルクのシンプルなスリップにシフォンのオーバードレスを合わせただけのものだった。

But Phil had insisted on taking it home with her in the Christmas holidays and embroidering tiny rosebuds all over the chiffon.

take home (持ち帰る) [動] bring something to one's home

rosebud (バラのつぼみ) [名] the bud of a rose

しかし、フィルはクリスマス休暇にそれを家に持ち帰り、シフォン全体に小さなバラのつぼみを刺繍することを主張した。

Phil’s fingers were deft, and the result was a dress which was the envy of every Redmond girl.

deft (器用な) [形] skillful or quick in movement

フィルの指は器用で、その結果、すべてのレドモンドの女の子が羨むドレスとなった。

Even Allie Boone, whose frocks came from Paris, was wont to look with longing eyes on that rosebud concoction as Anne trailed up the main staircase at Redmond in it.

Allie Boone (アリー・ブーン) [名] a character in the story

Paris (パリ) [名] the capital of France

frock (ドレス) [名] a woman's dress

wont (~する習慣がある) [形] accustomed; used

look with longing eyes (羨望の眼差しで見ている) [動] look at something with a strong desire to have it

concoction (ドレス) [名] a mixture of various ingredients or elements

trail up (上っていく) [動] go up slowly or with difficulty

main staircase (大階段) [名] the largest or most important staircase in a building

パリからドレスを取り寄せているアリー・ブーンですら、アンがレドモンドの大階段をそのドレスを着て上っていくと、そのバラのつぼみのドレスを羨望の眼差しで見ていた。

Anne was trying the effect of a white orchid in her hair.

アンは髪に白い蘭を飾ってその効果を試していた。

Roy Gardner had sent her white orchids for the reception, and she knew no other Redmond girl would have them that night—when Phil came in with admiring gaze.

white orchid (白い蘭) [名] a type of flower

admiring gaze (感心したように見つめる) [名] a look of admiration

ロイ・ガードナーがレセプションのために白い蘭を送ってくれて、その夜、レドモンドの他の女の子がそれを持っていることはないと彼女は知っていた。フィルが感心したように見つめながら入ってきた。

“Anne, this is certainly your night for looking handsome.

「アン、今夜は間違いなくあなたが一番素敵よ。

Nine nights out of ten I can easily outshine you.

out of (のうち) [前] from a group of

outshine (目立つ) [動] be more brilliant or successful than

十回のうち九回は私があなたより目立つことができるのに。

The tenth you blossom out suddenly into something that eclipses me altogether.

tenth (十回目) [名] the number 10 in a series

blossom out (花開く) [動] to develop or come into existence

eclipse (かすませる) [動] to make something seem less important or impressive

十回目には突然花開いて、私をすっかりかすませてしまう。

How do you manage it?”

manage (どうやる) [動] be in charge of or responsible for

いったいどうやってるの?」

“It’s the dress, dear. Fine feathers.”

「ドレスのおかげよ、アン。きれいな羽根のおかげよ」

“’Tisn’t. The last evening you flamed out into beauty you wore your old blue flannel shirtwaist that Mrs. Lynde made you.

last evening (昨日の夜) [名] the evening of the day before today

flame out (輝く) [動] to burn brightly and then go out

shirtwaist (シャツウェスト) [名] a woman's tailored shirt with a bodice and a skirt

「違うよ。昨日の夜、あんなに美しく輝いていたのに、着ていたのはリンド夫人が作ってくれた古い青いフランネルのシャツウェストだったよ。

If Roy hadn’t already lost head and heart about you he certainly would tonight.

lose one's head (夢中になる) [動] become very excited or anxious

ロイがまだあなたに夢中になってなかったら、今夜は間違いなく夢中になるよ」

But I don’t like orchids on you, Anne.

orchid (蘭) [名] a plant with colorful and often fragrant flowers

on (似合う) [前] to be suitable for

でも、アンに蘭は似合わないよ。

No; it isn’t jealousy.

jealousy (嫉妬) [名] a feeling of resentment against someone because of that person's rivalry, success, or advantages

いいえ、嫉妬ではありません。

Orchids don’t seem to belong to you.

belong to (似合う) [動] be appropriate for

蘭はあなたに似合わないのよ。

They’re too exotic—too tropical—too insolent.

exotic (エキゾチックな) [形] originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country

tropical (熱帯的な) [形] relating to the tropics

insolent (傲慢な) [形] boldly disrespectful

蘭はあなたには似合わないのよ。蘭はエキゾチックすぎるし、熱帯的すぎるし、傲慢すぎるよ。

Don’t put them in your hair, anyway.”

とにかく、髪に蘭を飾らないでね。」

“Well, I won’t. I admit I’m not fond of orchids myself.

fond of (好き) [形] having a strong liking for

「ええ、飾らないよ。私も蘭は好きじゃないよ。

I don’t think they’re related to me.

be related to (関係がある) [動] be connected with or relevant to

蘭は私とは関係ないと思うよ。

Roy doesn’t often send them—he knows I like flowers I can live with.

ロイは蘭をあまり送らないよ。私が一緒に暮らせる花が好きだって知ってるからね。

Orchids are only things you can visit with.”

蘭は訪問できるだけのものよ。」

“Jonas sent me some dear pink rosebuds for the evening—but—he isn’t coming himself.

「ジョナスが今夜のために素敵なピンクのバラのつぼみを送ってくれたのよ。でも彼は来ないの。

He said he had to lead a prayer-meeting in the slums!

slum (スラム街) [名] a squalid and overcrowded urban area inhabited by very poor people

スラム街で祈祷会をしなければならないんだって!

I don’t believe he wanted to come.

彼は来たくなかったんだと思うよ。

Anne, I’m horribly afraid Jonas doesn’t really care anything about me.

アン、ジョナスが私のことを本当に気にかけていないのではないかと恐ろしく心配なの。

And I’m trying to decide whether I’ll pine away and die, or go on and get my B.A. and be sensible and useful.”

pine away (恋い焦がれる) [動] to suffer from a broken heart

be sensible (賢くなる) [動] to be wise or reasonable

be useful (役に立つ) [動] to be of service or advantage

だから、私はこのまま恋い焦がれて死んでしまうか、それとも大学を卒業して賢く役に立つ人間になるか、決めようとしているの。」

“You couldn’t possibly be sensible and useful, Phil, so you’d better pine away and die,” said Anne cruelly.

「フィリパ、あなたは賢く役に立つ人間にはなれないよ。だから、恋い焦がれて死んだ方がいいよ」とアンは残酷に言った。

“Heartless Anne!”

heartless (心のない) [形] lacking feeling or warmth

「心のないアン!」

“Silly Phil! You know quite well that Jonas loves you.”

quite well (よく) [副] to a great extent or degree

「愚かなフィリパ! ジョナスがあなたを愛していることはよく知っているよ。」

“But—he won’t tell me so.

「でも、彼はそう言ってくれないよ。

And I can’t make him.

それに、私にはどうすることもできないよ。

He looks it, I’ll admit.

彼はそう見えるよ、認めるよ。

But speak-to-me-only-with-thine-eyes isn’t a really reliable reason for embroidering doilies and hemstitching tablecloths.

speak-to-me-only-with-thine-eyes (私に語りかけるのはあなたの目だけ) [名] a phrase used to describe the act of communicating with someone using only one's eyes

doily (ドイリー) [名] a small decorative mat

hemstitch (ヘムステッチ) [動] a decorative stitch used to finish a hem

tablecloth (テーブルクロス) [名] a cloth used to cover a table

でも、私に語りかけるのはあなたの目だけ、というのは、ドイリーを刺繍したり、テーブルクロスをヘムステッチしたりする本当に信頼できる理由ではないよ。

I don’t want to begin such work until I’m really engaged.

本当に婚約するまではそんな仕事を始めたくないよ。

It would be tempting Fate.”

fate (運命) [名] the development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power

運命を試すことになるよ。」

“Mr. Blake is afraid to ask you to marry him, Phil.

marry (結婚) [動] get in a relationship with someone

「ブレイクさんはあなたに結婚を申し込むのを恐れているのよ、フィル。

He is poor and can’t offer you a home such as you’ve always had.

offer (提供する) [動] present for consideration, discussion, or use

彼は貧乏で、あなたが今まで住んでいたような家を提供できないのよ。

You know that is the only reason he hasn’t spoken long ago.”

それが彼がずっと前に話さなかった唯一の理由だということをあなたは知っているよ。」

“I suppose so,” agreed Phil dolefully.

「そうかもしれない」とフィルは悲しそうに同意した。

“Well”—brightening up—“if he won’t ask me to marry him I’ll ask him, that’s all.

brighten up (明るくなる) [動] become more cheerful

that's all (それだけだ) [句] that is all there is to it

「そうね」と明るく言って、「もし彼が私に結婚を申し込まないなら、私が彼に申し込むよ、それだけよ。

So it’s bound to come right.

be bound to (決まっている) [助] be certain to; be sure to

だから、うまくいくに決まっているよ。

I won’t worry.

心配しないよ。

By the way, Gilbert Blythe is going about constantly with Christine Stuart.

Christine Stuart (クリスティン・スチュアート) [名] a character in the story

ところで、ギルバート・ブライスはいつもクリスティン・スチュアートと出かけているよ。

Did you know?”

知っていた?」

Anne was trying to fasten a little gold chain about her throat.

fasten (留める) [動] attach or join securely

gold (金の) [形] made of gold

chain (鎖) [名] a series of connected metal links

throat (首) [名] the front of the neck

アンは首に小さな金の鎖を留めようとしていた。

She suddenly found the clasp difficult to manage.

difficult (扱いにくい) [形] hard to do or deal with

彼女は突然留め金が扱いにくいことに気づいた。

What was the matter with it—or with her fingers?

matter (具合) [名] the situation or state of affairs

留め金の具合が悪いのか、それとも自分の指の具合が悪いのか?

“No,” she said carelessly.

carelessly (さりげなく) [副] without care or concern

「いいえ」と彼女はさりげなく言った。

“Who is Christine Stuart?”

「クリスティン・スチュアートって誰?」

“Ronald Stuart’s sister.

Ronald Stuart's (ロナルド・スチュアートの) [名] Ronald Stuart's

「ロナルド・スチュアートの妹。

She’s in Kingsport this winter studying music.

彼女はこの冬キングスポートに行って音楽を勉強している。

I haven’t seen her, but they say she’s very pretty and that Gilbert is quite crazy over her.

crazy (夢中) [形] mad; insane; foolish

私は彼女に会ったことがないけれど、彼女はとてもきれいで、ギルバートは彼女に夢中だと言う。

How angry I was when you refused Gilbert, Anne.

アン、あなたがギルバートを拒んだ時、私はどんなに怒ったか。

But Roy Gardner was foreordained for you.

foreordain (運命づける) [動] determine or decree in advance

でも、ロイ・ガードナーはあなたのために運命づけられていた。

I can see that now.

can see (わかる) [動] be able to understand or comprehend

今はそれがわかる。

You were right, after all.”

結局、あなたが正しかったよ。」

Anne did not blush, as she usually did when the girls assumed that her eventual marriage to Roy Gardner was a settled thing.

usually (いつものように) [副] normally; generally

assume (言う) [動] suppose to be the case, without proof

eventual (決まった) [形] happening or existing at the end of a process

アンは、いつものように、ロイ・ガードナーとの結婚が決まったものであるかのように女の子たちが言うと赤面した。

All at once she felt rather dull.

突然、彼女は退屈に感じ始めた。

Phil’s chatter seemed trivial and the reception a bore.

trivial (些細な) [形] of little value or importance

bore (退屈) [名] a person or thing that causes boredom

フィルのおしゃべりは些細なことに思え、レセプションは退屈に思えた。

She boxed poor Rusty’s ears.

彼女はかわいそうなラスティの耳を殴った。

“Get off that cushion instantly, you cat, you!

get off (降りる) [動] leave a vehicle

「すぐにそのクッションから降りなさい、この猫!

Why don’t you stay down where you belong?”

stay down (いない) [動] remain in a lower position

belong (いるべき) [動] be a member of or have a rightful place in

自分のいるべき場所にいないのはなぜ?」

Anne picked up her orchids and went downstairs, where Aunt Jamesina was presiding over a row of coats hung before the fire to warm.

pick up (拾い上げる) [動] lift or take up

preside over (監督する) [動] be in charge of

warm (暖める) [動] make or become warm

アンは蘭の花を拾い上げ、階下へ降りていった。そこではジェームズィナおばさんが暖炉の前に掛けられたコートの列を監督していた。

Roy Gardner was waiting for Anne and teasing the Sarah-cat while he waited.

ロイ・ガードナーはアンを待っていて、待っている間にサラ猫をからかった。

The Sarah-cat did not approve of him.

サラ猫は彼を認めなかった。

She always turned her back on him.

彼女はいつも彼に背を向けた。

But everybody else at Patty’s Place liked him very much.

しかし、パティの家の他のみんなは彼をとても気に入っていた。

Aunt Jamesina, carried away by his unfailing and deferential courtesy, and the pleading tones of his delightful voice, declared he was the nicest young man she ever knew, and that Anne was a very fortunate girl.

carry away (夢中になる) [動] to be so affected by an emotion that you cannot think or act sensibly

unfailing (絶え間ない) [形] never failing; always reliable

deferential (敬意ある) [形] showing respect

courtesy (礼儀正しさ) [名] polite behavior that shows respect for other people

nicest (一番素敵な) [形] most pleasant or attractive

fortunate (幸運な) [形] having or bringing good luck

ジェームズィナおばさんは、彼の絶え間ない敬意ある礼儀正しさと、彼の楽しい声の懇願する口調に夢中になって、彼は今まで知った中で一番素敵な若者で、アンはとても幸運な女の子だと宣言した。

Such remarks made Anne restive.

remark (発言) [名] a comment or statement

restive (落ち着かない) [形] restless or impatient

そのような発言はアンを落ち着かなくさせた。

Roy’s wooing had certainly been as romantic as girlish heart could desire, but—she wished Aunt Jamesina and the girls would not take things so for granted.

wooing (求愛) [名] the action of wooing someone

take for granted (当たり前のことと考え) [動] assume that something is true or will happen without questioning it

ロイの求愛は確かに少女の心が望むほどロマンチックだったが、彼女はジェームズィナおばさんと娘たちが物事を当たり前のことと考えないでほしいと思った。

When Roy murmured a poetical compliment as he helped her on with her coat, she did not blush and thrill as usual;

coat (コート) [名] a garment worn on top of other clothes for warmth

thrill (ぞくぞくする) [動] feel a sudden strong feeling of excitement or pleasure

ロイが彼女のコートを着るのを手伝いながら詩的な賛辞をつぶやいたとき、彼女はいつものように赤面したり、ぞくぞくしたりしなかった。

and he found her rather silent in their brief walk to Redmond.

silent (無口) [形] not making or accompanied by any sound

brief (短い) [形] short in duration

そして彼はレドモンドまでの短い散歩の間、彼女がかなり無口であることに気づいた。

He thought she looked a little pale when she came out of the coeds’ dressing room;

彼は彼女が女子更衣室から出てきたとき、彼女が少し青ざめているように見えたと思った。

but as they entered the reception room her color and sparkle suddenly returned to her.

enter (入る) [動] go or come in

reception room (レセプションルーム) [名] a room in a hotel or other public building where guests or visitors are received

しかし、彼らがレセプションルームに入ると、彼女の色と輝きが突然戻ってきた。

She turned to Roy with her gayest expression.

turn to (向き直る) [動] change direction so as to face

彼女はロイに最も陽気な表情で向き直った。

He smiled back at her with what Phil called “his deep, black, velvety smile.”

smile back (微笑み返す) [動] smile in return

彼はフィルが「彼の深く、黒く、ビロードのような笑顔」と呼ぶもので彼女に微笑み返した。

Yet she really did not see Roy at all.

not see (見ていなかった) [動] fail to notice or realize

それでも彼女は本当にロイを全く見ていなかった。

She was acutely conscious that Gilbert was standing under the palms just across the room talking to a girl who must be Christine Stuart.

be conscious (意識する) [動] be aware of and responding to one's surroundings

彼女はギルバートが部屋のすぐ向こう側のヤシの木の下にクリスティン・スチュアートであるに違いない少女と話しているのをはっきりと意識していた。

She was very handsome, in the stately style destined to become rather massive in middle life.

middle life (中年期) [名] the period of life from about 45 to 65

彼女はとても美しく、中年期にはかなり大柄になる運命にある堂々としたスタイルだった。

A tall girl, with large dark-blue eyes, ivory outlines, and a gloss of darkness on her smooth hair.

dark-blue (濃い青い) [形] of a dark shade of blue

ivory (象牙色の) [形] of the color of ivory

大きな濃い青い目、象牙色の輪郭、そして滑らかな髪に暗い光沢のある背の高い少女。

“She looks just as I’ve always wanted to look,” thought Anne miserably.

「彼女は私がいつもなりたかったように見える」とアンは惨めに思った。

“Rose-leaf complexion—starry violet eyes—raven hair—yes, she has them all.

rose-leaf (バラの花びらのような) [形] resembling a rose leaf

violet (すみれ色の) [形] of a color intermediate between blue and red in the visible spectrum

raven (漆黒の) [形] of a glossy black color

「バラの花びらのような肌、星のようなすみれ色の目、漆黒の髪、そう、彼女はすべてを持っている。

It’s a wonder her name isn’t Cordelia Fitzgerald into the bargain!

Cordelia Fitzgerald (コーデリア・フィッツジェラルド) [名] a name

彼女の名前がコーデリア・フィッツジェラルドでないなんて不思議だ!

But I don’t believe her figure is as good as mine, and her nose certainly isn’t.”

でも、彼女のスタイルは私ほど良くないし、鼻は確かにそうではないと思う。」

Anne felt a little comforted by this conclusion.

comforted (慰められる) [動] be consoled or reassured

アンはこの結論に少し慰められた。

Chapter XXVII: Mutual Confidences

mutual (互いの) [形] having the same relationship each to the other

第27章: 互いの信頼

March came in that winter like the meekest and mildest of lambs, bringing days that were crisp and golden and tingling, each followed by a frosty pink twilight which gradually lost itself in an elfland of moonshine.

March (3月) [名] the third month of the year

tingling (うずくような) [形] having or causing a slight prickling or stinging sensation

frosty (霜の降りた) [形] covered with frost

elfland (妖精の国) [名] the land of the elves

その冬の3月は、最も従順で穏やかな子羊のようにやってきて、さわやかで黄金色の、うずくような日々をもたらし、その日々は霜の降りたピンク色の夕暮れへと続き、やがて月明かりの妖精の国へと消えていった。

Over the girls at Patty’s Place was falling the shadow of April examinations.

パティの家の少女たちの上には4月の試験の影が落ちていた。

They were studying hard;

彼女たちは一生懸命勉強していた。

even Phil had settled down to text and notebooks with a doggedness not to be expected of her.

settle down (取り組む) [動] to become calm or quiet

text (教科書) [名] a book used as a standard work for the study of a particular subject

notebook (ノート) [名] a small book with blank or ruled pages for writing notes in

doggedness (粘り強さ) [名] the quality of being determined and unwilling to give up

フィルでさえ、彼女には期待できないほどの粘り強さで、教科書やノートに取り組んでいた。

“I’m going to take the Johnson Scholarship in Mathematics,” she announced calmly.

Johnson Scholarship (ジョンソン奨学金) [名] a scholarship named after Johnson

「私は数学のジョンソン奨学金を受けるつもりだ」と彼女は落ち着いて発表した。

“I could take the one in Greek easily, but I’d rather take the mathematical one because I want to prove to Jonas that I’m really enormously clever.”

Greek (ギリシャ語) [名] the language of Greece

mathematical (数学の) [形] of or relating to mathematics

prove (証明する) [動] demonstrate the truth or existence of by evidence or argument

enormously (とても) [副] to a very great degree or extent

「ギリシャ語の奨学金なら簡単に取れるけど、私は数学の奨学金を取りたいの。私が本当にとても賢いことをジョナスに証明したいから」

“Jonas likes you better for your big brown eyes and your crooked smile than for all the brains you carry under your curls,” said Anne.

carry (ある) [動] have or possess

brain (頭脳) [名] the organ of the body that is the center of the nervous system

「ジョナスは、あなたの大きな茶色の目と曲がった笑顔が、あなたのカールした髪の下にあるすべての頭脳よりも好きなのよ」とアンは言った。

“When I was a girl it wasn’t considered lady-like to know anything about Mathematics,” said Aunt Jamesina.

lady-like (女性らしい) [形] befitting a lady; characteristic of a lady

「私が少女だった頃は、数学について何かを知ることは女性らしくないと考えられていた」とジェームズイナおばさんは言った。

“But times have changed.

「しかし時代は変わった。

I don’t know that it’s all for the better.

all for the better (すべて良いこと) [名] a change that is beneficial

それがすべて良いことなのかどうかはわからない。

Can you cook, Phil?”

料理はできるかい、フィル?」

“No, I never cooked anything in my life except a gingerbread and it was a failure—flat in the middle and hilly round the edges.

cook (作る) [動] prepare (food, a dish, or a meal) by combining and heating the ingredients in various ways

gingerbread (ジンジャーブレッド) [名] a cake or cookie flavored with ginger

failure (失敗作) [名] the nonperformance of something due, required, or expected

flat (平ら) [形] having a level or even surface without raised areas or indentations

hilly (丘のよう) [形] having many hills

「いいえ、ジンジャーブレッド以外に何も作ったことがありません。失敗作でした。真ん中が平らで、端が丘のようでした。

You know the kind.

そういうのってあるでしょう。

But, Aunty, when I begin in good earnest to learn to cook don’t you think the brains that enable me to win a mathematical scholarship will also enable me to learn cooking just as well?”

cook (料理) [名] the practice or skill of preparing food

enable (できる) [動] make possible

just as well (同じように) [副] to the same degree or extent

でも、おばさん、私が本気で料理を習い始めたら、数学の奨学金を獲得できる頭脳があれば、料理も同じように習得できると思いませんか?」

“Maybe,” said Aunt Jamesina cautiously.

「そうかもしれない」とジェームズィナおばさんは慎重に言った。

“I am not decrying the higher education of women.

decry (非難する) [動] publicly denounce

higher education (高等教育) [名] education provided by a college or university

「私は女性の高等教育を非難しているわけではない。

My daughter is an M.A.

M.A. (修士号) [名] a master's degree

私の娘は修士号を持っている。

She can cook, too.

彼女も料理ができる。

But I taught her to cook before I let a college professor teach her Mathematics.”

college professor (大学教授) [名] a teacher in a college or university

でも私は彼女に大学教授に数学を教わる前に料理を教えた。」

In mid-March came a letter from Miss Patty Spofford, saying that she and Miss Maria had decided to remain abroad for another year.

mid-March (3月の中頃) [名] the middle of March

another year (もう1年) [名] an additional year

3月の中頃、パティ・スポフォードさんから手紙が届き、彼女とマリアさんはもう1年海外に滞在することに決めたとのことだった。

“So you may have Patty’s Place next winter, too,” she wrote.

「だから、来年の冬もパティの家を借りてもいいよ」と彼女は書いていた。

“Maria and I are going to run over Egypt.

Egypt (エジプト) [名] a country in northeastern Africa

「マリアと私はエジプトへ行くつもりなの。

I want to see the Sphinx once before I die.”

Sphinx (スフィンクス) [名] a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human

死ぬ前に一度スフィンクスを見たいのよ。」

“Fancy those two dames ‘running over Egypt’!

those (あの) [形] the person or thing mentioned before

dame (老婦人) [名] an elderly woman

run over (行く) [動] to go to a place

「あの二人の老婦人が『エジプトへ行く』なんて!

I wonder if they’ll look up at the Sphinx and knit,” laughed Priscilla.

スフィンクスを眺めながら編み物でもするつもりかしら」とプリシラは笑った。

“I’m so glad we can keep Patty’s Place for another year,” said Stella.

keep (借りられる) [動] continue to have, use, or occupy

「パティの家をもう一年借りられるなんて嬉しいよ」とステラは言った。

“I was afraid they’d come back.

「あの人たちが戻って来たらどうしようって心配だったの。

And then our jolly little nest here would be broken up—and we poor callow nestlings thrown out on the cruel world of boardinghouses again.”

jolly (楽しい) [形] very happy and cheerful

break up (壊される) [動] separate into pieces as a result of impact or force

callow (ひな鳥) [形] young and inexperienced

nestling (ひな鳥) [名] a young bird that is not yet able to fly

cruel (残酷な) [形] willfully causing pain or suffering to others

そうなったら、この楽しい小さな巣は壊されて、私たち哀れなひな鳥はまた下宿屋という残酷な世界に放り出されることになるよ」

“I’m off for a tramp in the park,” announced Phil, tossing her book aside.

be off (出かける) [動] leave

tramp (散歩) [名] a walk, especially a long one

「公園を散歩してくるよ」とフィルは本を放り投げて言った。

“I think when I am eighty I’ll be glad I went for a walk in the park tonight.”

eighty (80歳) [名] the cardinal number that is the product of eight and ten

「80歳になった時、今夜公園を散歩したことを喜ぶと思うよ」

“What do you mean?”

「どういうこと?」

asked Anne.

とアンが尋ねた。

“Come with me and I’ll tell you, honey.”

「一緒に来れば教えてあげるよ」

They captured in their ramble all the mysteries and magics of a March evening.

capture (捕らえる) [動] take or keep in custody by force

彼らは散歩中に3月の夕方の神秘と魔法をすべて捕らえた。

Very still and mild it was, wrapped in a great, white, brooding silence—a silence which was yet threaded through with many little silvery sounds which you could hear if you hearkened as much with your soul as your ears.

brooding (物思いにふける) [形] deeply thoughtful

thread (通る) [動] pass through

hearken (聞く) [動] listen attentively

とても静かで穏やかで、大きくて白い、物思いにふける沈黙に包まれていた。耳と同じくらい魂で聞けば聞こえる、たくさんの小さな銀色の音がまだ通っている沈黙だった。

The girls wandered down a long pineland aisle that seemed to lead right out into the heart of a deep-red, overflowing winter sunset.

right (真ん中) [副] directly; straight

heart (真ん中) [名] the central or innermost part of something

deep-red (真っ赤) [形] of a very intense red color

overflowing (染まった) [動] flow over the brim of

少女たちは、真っ赤に染まった冬の夕焼けの真ん中へと続く松林の長い小道を歩いていった。

“I’d go home and write a poem this blessed minute if I only knew how,” declared Phil, pausing in an open space where a rosy light was staining the green tips of the pines.

write a poem (詩を書く) [動] compose a poem

know how (書き方) [名] the ability to do something

open space (広場) [名] an area of land that is not occupied by buildings

rosy light (バラ色の光) [名] a light that is pink in color

「書き方さえ知っていれば、今すぐ家に帰って詩を書きたいよ」とフィルは松の緑の葉先をバラ色の光が染めている広場に立ち止まって言った。

“It’s all so wonderful here—this great, white stillness, and those dark trees that always seem to be thinking.”

stillness (静けさ) [名] the state of being quiet or silent

「ここはすべてがとても素晴らしいよ。この大きくて白い静けさと、いつも何かを考えているように見えるあの暗い木々。」

“‘The woods were God’s first temples,’” quoted Anne softly.

temple (神殿) [名] a building used for the worship of a god or gods, especially in the Buddhist and Hindu religions

「『森は神の最初の神殿だった』」とアンはそっと引用した。

“One can’t help feeling reverent and adoring in such a place.

can't help (~せずにはいられない) [動] be unable to refrain from doing something

「こんな場所では、畏敬の念を抱かずにはいられないよ。

I always feel so near Him when I walk among the pines.”

松林の中を歩いていると、いつも神様にとても近い気がするよ。」

“Anne, I’m the happiest girl in the world,” confessed Phil suddenly.

happiest (最も幸せな) [形] the most happy

「アン、私は世界一幸せな女の子よ」とフィルは突然告白した。

“So Mr. Blake has asked you to marry him at last?” said Anne calmly.

「それで、ブレイクさんがついに結婚を申し込んだのね?」とアンは落ち着いて言った。

“Yes. And I sneezed three times while he was asking me.

ask (プロポーズする) [動] request something from someone

「そうよ。そして彼がプロポーズしている間に私は三回くしゃみをしたのよ。

Wasn’t that horrid?

ひどいでしょう?

But I said ‘yes’ almost before he finished—I was so afraid he might change his mind and stop.

change one's mind (気を変える) [動] decide to do something different from what you had previously decided to do

でも、彼が言い終わる前に「はい」と答えたよ。彼が気を変えてやめてしまうのではないかととても心配だったから。

I’m besottedly happy.

besottedly (とても) [副] extremely

私はとても幸せだよ。

I couldn’t really believe before that Jonas would ever care for frivolous me.”

ジョナスが軽薄な私を好きになるなんて、以前は本当に信じられなかったよ」

“Phil, you’re not really frivolous,” said Anne gravely.

「フィル、あなたは本当に軽薄ではないよ」とアンは真面目に言った。

“‘Way down underneath that frivolous exterior of yours you’ve got a dear, loyal, womanly little soul.

way down (奥底) [名] the deepest part

underneath (下) [前] below or beneath

exterior (外見) [名] the outside of something

womanly (女性らしい) [形] having qualities or attributes regarded as characteristic of women

「あなたの軽薄な外見の奥底には、愛らしく、誠実で、女性らしい小さな魂がある。

Why do you hide it so?”

なぜそれを隠すの?」

“I can’t help it, Queen Anne.

「仕方がないのよ、アン女王。

You are right—I’m not frivolous at heart.

あなたの言う通り、私は心底軽薄ではないよ。

But there’s a sort of frivolous skin over my soul and I can’t take it off.

でも私の魂には軽薄な皮膚のようなものがあって、それを脱ぐことはできないの。

As Mrs. Poyser says, I’d have to be hatched over again and hatched different before I could change it.

Mrs. Poyser (ポイザー夫人) [名] a character in the story

ポイザー夫人が言うように、私はそれを変えることができる前に、もう一度孵化され、違った孵化をしなければならないでしょう。

But Jonas knows the real me and loves me, frivolity and all.

でもジョナスは本当の私を知っていて、軽薄さも含めて私を愛してくれているの。

And I love him.

そして私は彼を愛している。

I never was so surprised in my life as I was when I found out I loved him.

彼を愛していることに気づいたときほど、人生で驚いたことはなかった。

I’d never thought it possible to fall in love with an ugly man.

醜い男と恋に落ちるなんて考えもしなかった。

Fancy me coming down to one solitary beau.

come down to (落ち着く) [動] to be reduced to

solitary (孤独な) [形] being or living alone

私が一人の恋人に落ち着くなんて想像してみて。

And one named Jonas!

しかもジョナスという名の!

But I mean to call him Jo.

him (彼) [代] the male person or animal previously mentioned

でも彼をジョーと呼ぶつもり。

That’s such a nice, crisp little name.

とても素敵で、さわやかな名前だよ。

I couldn’t nickname Alonzo.”

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

アロンゾにはあだ名がつけられないよ。」

“What about Alec and Alonzo?”

「アレックとアロンゾは?」

“Oh, I told them at Christmas that I never could marry either of them.

「ああ、クリスマスに彼らにはどちらとも結婚できないと伝えたよ。

It seems so funny now to remember that I ever thought it possible that I might.

結婚できるかもしれないと思ったことがあったなんて、今思い出すととてもおかしく思えるよ。

They felt so badly I just cried over both of them—howled.

howl (わめく) [動] utter a loud, prolonged, mournful cry

彼らはとても悲しんで、私は二人のために泣いてしまったよ。

But I knew there was only one man in the world I could ever marry.

only one (一人しかいない) [名] a single person

でも、私が結婚できる男性はこの世に一人しかいないとわかっていたの。

I had made up my own mind for once and it was real easy, too.

for once (一度は) [副] on this occasion only

一度は自分で決心したし、それはとても簡単なことだった。

It’s very delightful to feel so sure, and know it’s your own sureness and not somebody else’s.”

one's own (自分自身の) [形] belonging to or connected with the person or thing mentioned

somebody else (他人) [名] a person other than oneself

とても確信が持てて、それが自分自身の確信であり、他人のものではないと分かるのはとても嬉しいことよ。」

“Do you suppose you’ll be able to keep it up?”

keep up (維持する) [動] maintain at a certain level

「それを維持できると思う?」

“Making up my mind, you mean?

「決心を維持するってこと?

I don’t know, but Jo has given me a splendid rule.

分からないけど、ジョーが素晴らしいルールを教えてくれたの。

He says, when I’m perplexed, just to do what I would wish I had done when I shall be eighty.

when I’m perplexed (私が困惑した時には) [他] when I am confused or puzzled

just to do (すればいい) [動] to perform an action

what I would wish I had done (やっておけばよかったと思うこと) [名] something that I would have liked to have done in the past

when I shall be eighty (80歳になった時に) [他] when I am 80 years old

彼は、私が困惑した時には、80歳になった時にやっておけばよかったと思うことをすればいいと言うの。

Anyhow, Jo can make up his mind quickly enough, and it would be uncomfortable to have too much mind in the same house.”

quickly (すぐに) [副] in a short time

uncomfortable (居心地が悪い) [形] causing discomfort or unease

とにかく、ジョーはすぐに決心できるし、同じ家にあまりにも多くの決心があると居心地が悪いよ。」

“What will your father and mother say?”

「お父さんとお母さんはなんて言うかしら?」

“Father won’t say much.

「お父さんはあまり何も言わないでしょう。

He thinks everything I do right.

彼は私がすることは何でも正しいと思っているの。

But mother will talk.

でもお母さんは話すでしょう。

Oh, her tongue will be as Byrney as her nose.

ああ、彼女の舌は彼女の鼻と同じくらいバーニーになるでしょう。

But in the end it will be all right.”

in the end (結局) [副] finally; ultimately

be all right (大丈夫になる) [動] be satisfactory or acceptable

でも結局は大丈夫になるでしょう。」

“You’ll have to give up a good many things you’ve always had, when you marry Mr. Blake, Phil.”

a good many (多くの) [名] a large number of

Phil (フィリパ) [名] a woman's name

「フィリパ、ブレイクさんと結婚したら、今まで持っていた多くのものを諦めなくてはならないよ。」

“But I’ll have him.

「でも彼が私のものになるよ。

I won’t miss the other things.

miss (惜しくない) [動] feel sad or disappointed about the absence of

他のものは惜しくはないよ。

We’re to be married a year from next June.

来年の6月から1年後に結婚する予定です。

Jo graduates from St. Columbia this spring, you know.

graduate (卒業する) [動] receive a degree or diploma on completion of a course of study

ジョーは今年の春に聖コロンビアを卒業するのよ。

Then he’s going to take a little mission church down on Patterson Street in the slums.

mission church (伝道教会) [名] a church that is established for missionary work

down (にある) [前] at or in a lower place or position

Patterson Street (パターソン通り) [名] a street in the slums

それから彼はスラム街のパターソン通りにある小さな伝道教会に行くつもりです。

Fancy me in the slums!

スラム街にいる私を想像してみて!

But I’d go there or to Greenland’s icy mountains with him.”

Greenland (グリーンランド) [名] an autonomous country within the Kingdom of Denmark, located between the Arctic and Atlantic oceans, east of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago

でも私は彼と一緒にそこやグリーンランドの氷山に行きます。」

“And this is the girl who would never marry a man who wasn’t rich,” commented Anne to a young pine tree.

「そしてこれが金持ちではない男とは絶対に結婚しない女の子です」とアンは若い松の木にコメントした。

“Oh, don’t cast up the follies of my youth to me.

「ああ、私の若い頃の愚行を私に投げかけないで。

I shall be poor as gaily as I’ve been rich.

私は金持ちだった時と同じように陽気に貧乏になるでしょう。

You’ll see.

あなたは見るでしょう。

I’m going to learn how to cook and make over dresses.

make over (作り直す) [動] make anew or in a different form

私は料理の仕方やドレスの作り方を学びます。

I’ve learned how to market since I’ve lived at Patty’s Place;

market (買い物) [名] the action or business of buying and selling goods and services

私はパティの家に住んでから買い物のやり方を学びました。

and once I taught a Sunday School class for a whole summer.

そして、私はかつて夏の間ずっと日曜学校のクラスを教えていました。

Aunt Jamesina says I’ll ruin Jo’s career if I marry him.

ジェームズイナおばさんは、私がジョーと結婚したら彼のキャリアを台無しにするだろうと言っています。

But I won’t.

でも、私はそうはしません。

I know I haven’t much sense or sobriety, but I’ve got what is ever so much better—the knack of making people like me.

sobriety (真面目さ) [名] the quality or state of being sober

knack (コツ) [名] a special skill or talent

私には分別や真面目さがあまりないことはわかっているけど、それよりもずっといいものを手に入れたのよ。人から好かれるコツよ。

There is a man in Bolingbroke who lisps and always testifies in prayer-meeting.

lisp (舌足らず) [動] speak with a lisp

testify (証言する) [動] give evidence as a witness in a court of law

ボリングブロークには、舌足らずでいつも祈祷会で証言する男性がいます。

He says, ‘If you can’t thine like an electric thtar thine like a candlethtick.’

electric (電気の) [形] of or relating to electricity

彼は「もし電気の星のように輝けないなら、ろうそくのように輝きなさい」と言います。

I’ll be Jo’s little candlestick.”

candlestick (ろうそく立て) [名] a holder for a candle

私はジョーの小さなろうそく立てになります。」

“Phil, you’re incorrigible.

incorrigible (救いようがない) [形] not able to be changed or improved

「フィル、あなたは救いようがないよ。

Well, I love you so much that I can’t make nice, light, congratulatory little speeches.

congratulatory (お祝いの) [形] expressing congratulations

speech (スピーチ) [名] a public address or talk given by a particular person

ええと、私はあなたをとても愛しているので、素敵で軽いお祝いのスピーチはできません。

But I’m heart-glad of your happiness.”

heart-glad (心から喜んでいる) [形] very happy

でも、あなたの幸せを心から喜んでいます。」

“I know. Those big gray eyes of yours are brimming over with real friendship, Anne.

「わかってるよ。あなたの大きな灰色の目は、本当の友情にあふれているよ、アン。

Some day I’ll look the same way at you.

the same way (同じように) [副] in the same manner

いつか私もあなたを同じように見るでしょう。

You’re going to marry Roy, aren’t you, Anne?”

アン、あなたはロイと結婚するつもりでしょう?」

“My dear Philippa, did you ever hear of the famous Betty Baxter, who ‘refused a man before he’d axed her’?

Betty Baxter (ベティ・バクスター) [名] a female given name

axe (断る) [動] cut with an axe

「フィリッパ、あなたは有名なベティ・バクスターの話を聞いたことがある?

I am not going to emulate that celebrated lady by either refusing or accepting any one before he ‘axes’ me.”

emulate (倣う) [動] try to be like or to do as well as

celebrate (有名な) [形] widely known and honored

refuse (拒否する) [動] express unwillingness to accept or consider

axe (斧) [名] a tool with a heavy bladed head attached to a handle, used for chopping or splitting wood

私は、誰かが私に「斧を振り下ろす」前に、その人を拒否したり受け入れたりすることで、その有名な女性に倣うつもりはないよ。」

“All Redmond knows that Roy is crazy about you,” said Phil candidly.

All Redmond (レドモンドの誰もが) [名] the name of a city

「レドモンドの誰もがロイがあなたに夢中だって知ってるよ」とフィルは率直に言った。

“And you do love him, don’t you, Anne?”

「そして、あなたも彼を愛してるよね、アン?」

“I—I suppose so,” said Anne reluctantly.

「そうね、そう思うよ」アンはしぶしぶ言った。

She felt that she ought to be blushing while making such a confession;

彼女はそんな告白をしている間は赤面するべきだと感じた。

but she was not; on the other hand, she always blushed hotly when any one said anything about Gilbert Blythe or Christine Stuart in her hearing.

on the other hand (一方で) [副] from another point of view

しかし、そうしなかった。一方で、誰かがギルバート・ブライスやクリスティン・スチュアートについて何か言うと、彼女はいつも熱く赤面した。

Gilbert Blythe and Christine Stuart were nothing to her—absolutely nothing.

ギルバート・ブライスとクリスティン・スチュアートは彼女にとって何でもなかった。全く何でもなかった。

But Anne had given up trying to analyze the reason of her blushes.

analyze (分析する) [動] examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of

しかし、アンは赤面する理由を分析するのを諦めた。

As for Roy, of course she was in love with him—madly so.

in love (恋をしている) [形] feeling a strong romantic or sexual attachment to someone

madly (狂おしいほどに) [副] in a way that is very foolish or unreasonable

ロイについては、もちろん彼女は彼に恋をしていた。狂おしいほどに。

How could she help it?

could (できる) [助] be able to

help (どうしようもない) [動] be of service to

彼女にはどうしようもなかった。

Was he not her ideal?

彼は彼女の理想ではなかったのか?

Who could resist those glorious dark eyes, and that pleading voice?

resist (抵抗する) [動] oppose or fight against

誰があの輝く黒い瞳と懇願する声に抵抗できるだろうか?

Were not half the Redmond girls wildly envious?

wildly (激しく) [副] in a wild manner

envious (嫉妬する) [形] feeling or showing envy

レドモンドの女子の半分は激しく嫉妬していなかったか?

And what a charming sonnet he had sent her, with a box of violets, on her birthday!

そして彼は彼女の誕生日にスミレの箱と一緒になんて素敵なソネットを送ってくれたのだろう!

Anne knew every word of it by heart.

know by heart (暗記する) [動] to know something very well

アンはその一語一語を暗記していた。

It was very good stuff of its kind, too.

stuff (もの) [名] the material or substance of which something is made or composed

それはまた、その種のものとしては非常に良いものだった。

Not exactly up to the level of Keats or Shakespeare—even Anne was not so deeply in love as to think that.

up to (達する) [前] as far as

Keats (キーツ) [名] John Keats, an English Romantic poet

Shakespeare (シェイクスピア) [名] William Shakespeare, an English poet and playwright

in love (恋をする) [動] to be deeply fond of someone

as to (そこまで) [接] to the extent that

キーツやシェイクスピアのレベルには達していないが、アンでさえそこまで深く恋をしていない。

But it was very tolerable magazine verse.

tolerable (許容できる) [形] able to be endured

しかし、それは非常に許容できる雑誌の詩だった。

And it was addressed to her—not to Laura or Beatrice or the Maid of Athens, but to her, Anne Shirley.

Laura (ローラ) [名] a female given name

Beatrice (ベアトリス) [名] a female given name

Maid of Athens (アテネの乙女) [名] a female given name

そしてそれは彼女に宛てられたものだった。ローラやベアトリスやアテネの乙女ではなく、彼女、アン・シャーリーに宛てられたものだった。

To be told in rhythmical cadences that her eyes were stars of the morning—that her cheek had the flush it stole from the sunrise—that her lips were redder than the roses of Paradise, was thrillingly romantic.

be told (言われる) [動] be informed of something

rhythmical cadence (リズミカルな抑揚) [名] a rhythmic flow of words

Paradise (楽園) [名] a place or state of supreme happiness and delight

thrillingly (スリリングに) [副] in a thrilling manner

彼女の目は朝の星であり、彼女の頬は日の出から盗んだ紅潮を帯び、彼女の唇は楽園のバラよりも赤いとリズミカルな抑揚で語られるのは、スリリングなほどロマンチックだった。

Gilbert would never have dreamed of writing a sonnet to her eyebrows.

dream of (夢にも思わない) [動] to consider as a possibility

sonnet (ソネット) [名] a poem of 14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme

eyebrow (眉毛) [名] the strip of short hairs above each eye

ギルバートは彼女の眉毛にソネットを書くことを夢にも思わなかっただろう。

But then, Gilbert could see a joke.

see a joke (ジョークを理解する) [動] understand a joke

しかし、ギルバートはジョークを理解できた。

She had once told Roy a funny story—and he had not seen the point of it.

point (要点) [名] the most important part of something

彼女はかつてロイに面白い話をしたが、彼はその要点がわからなかった。

She recalled the chummy laugh she and Gilbert had had together over it, and wondered uneasily if life with a man who had no sense of humor might not be somewhat uninteresting in the long run.

chummy (仲の良い) [形] friendly and informal

humor (ユーモア) [名] the quality of being amusing or comic

sense (センス) [名] a faculty by which the body perceives an external stimulus; one of the five senses

long run (長い目で見ると) [名] the long term

彼女はギルバートとその話をして一緒に笑ったことを思い出し、ユーモアのセンスのない男性との生活は長い目で見ると退屈なのではないかと不安に思った。

But who could expect a melancholy, inscrutable hero to see the humorous side of things?

しかし、憂鬱で不可解な英雄が物事のユーモラスな側面を見ることができると誰が期待できるだろうか?

It would be flatly unreasonable.

flatly (全く) [副] in a direct and blunt way

それは全く理不尽なことだ。

Chapter XXVIII: A June Evening

第28章: 六月の夕べ

“I wonder what it would be like to live in a world where it was always June,” said Anne, as she came through the spice and bloom of the twilit orchard to the front door steps, where Marilla and Mrs. Rachel were sitting, talking over Mrs. Samson Coates’ funeral, which they had attended that day.

spice (香辛料) [名] a plant or its product that is used to flavor food

twilit (夕暮れの) [形] lighted by or as if by twilight

front door (玄関) [名] the main door to a building

「いつも六月の世界に住むのはどんな感じだろう」とアンは夕暮れの果樹園の香辛料と花を通り抜けて玄関の階段まで来ると言った。そこではマリラとレイチェル夫人が座って、その日出席したサムソン・コーツ夫人の葬儀について話していた。

Dora sat between them, diligently studying her lessons;

between (間に) [前] in the space or interval that separates two things

diligently (熱心に) [副] in a way that shows care and effort in your work or duties

ドラは二人の間に座って、熱心に勉強していた。

but Davy was sitting tailor-fashion on the grass, looking as gloomy and depressed as his single dimple would let him.

depressed (落ち込んだ) [形] in a state of general unhappiness or despondency

デイビーは草の上に胡坐をかいて座り、彼のえくぼが許す限り陰気で落ち込んだ様子だった。

“You’d get tired of it,” said Marilla, with a sigh.

with a sigh (ため息をつく) [副] while sighing

「飽きてしまうよ」とマリラはため息をついた。

“I daresay; but just now I feel that it would take me a long time to get tired of it, if it were all as charming as today.

daresay (そうかもしれません) [動] be fairly sure

「そうかもしれません。でも、今は、もし毎日が今日のように素敵なら、飽きるまでに長い時間がかかるだろうと感じています。

Everything loves June.

全てのものが六月を愛している。

Davy-boy, why this melancholy November face in blossom-time?”

デイビー坊や、花の季節にどうしてそんな憂鬱な十一月の顔をしているの?」

“I’m just sick and tired of living,” said the youthful pessimist.

sick and tired (うんざりしている) [形] fed up; bored

pessimist (悲観主義者) [名] a person who believes that bad things are more likely to happen than good things

「ただ生きるのにうんざりしているんだ」と若い悲観主義者は言った。

“At ten years? Dear me, how sad!”

ten years (十歳) [名] the age of ten

how sad (なんて悲しい) [形] causing sorrow or unhappiness

「十歳で? まあ、なんて悲しいの!」

“I’m not making fun,” said Davy with dignity.

make fun (ふざける) [動] act in a playful way

「ふざけてなんかいない」とデイビーは威厳をもって言った。

“I’m dis—dis—discouraged”—bringing out the big word with a valiant effort.

bring out (口にする) [動] to say something

big word (難しい言葉) [名] a word that is difficult to pronounce or understand

valiant effort (勇敢な努力) [名] a courageous or heroic attempt

「私は、がっかり、がっかり、がっかりしているんだ」と勇敢な努力で難しい言葉を口にした。

“Why and wherefore?” asked Anne, sitting down beside him.

「どうして、何が?」とアンは彼の横に座って尋ねた。

“’Cause the new teacher that come when Mr. Holmes got sick give me ten sums to do for Monday.

get sick (病気になった) [動] become ill

sum (計算問題) [名] the total amount resulting from the addition of two or more numbers, amounts, or items

Monday (月曜日) [名] the second day of the week

「だって、ホームズ先生が病気になった時に来た新しい先生が月曜日までに計算問題を10問やれって言ったんだ。

It’ll take me all day tomorrow to do them.

明日は一日中かかるよ。

It isn’t fair to have to work Saturdays.

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

土曜日に勉強なんて不公平だよ。

Milty Boulter said he wouldn’t do them, but Marilla says I’ve got to.

ミルティ・ボルターはやらないって言ってたけど、マリラはやらなくちゃいけないって言うんだ。

I don’t like Miss Carson a bit.”

Miss Carson (カーソン先生) [名] a teacher

a bit (ちっとも) [副] not at all

カーソン先生はちっとも好きじゃないよ。」

“Don’t talk like that about your teacher, Davy Keith,” said Mrs. Rachel severely.

「先生のことをそんな風に言っちゃいけないよ、デイビー・キース」とレイチェル夫人は厳しく言った。

“Miss Carson is a very fine girl.

「カーソン先生はとても立派な女性よ。

There is no nonsense about her.”

彼女は真面目な人よ。」

“That doesn’t sound very attractive,” laughed Anne.

attractive (魅力的) [形] having a pleasing appearance or manner

「あまり魅力的じゃないよね」とアンは笑った。

“I like people to have a little nonsense about them.

「私は少しくらい無意味なことをする人が好きなんだけど。

But I’m inclined to have a better opinion of Miss Carson than you have.

be inclined to (する傾向がある) [動] be likely to do something

have a better opinion of (高く評価する) [動] have a more positive view of

でも、私はあなたよりカーソン先生を高く評価する傾向があるよ。

I saw her in prayer-meeting last night, and she has a pair of eyes that can’t always look sensible.

pair of eyes (目) [名] the organ of vision

昨夜の祈祷会で彼女を見たけど、彼女の目はいつも賢そうには見えないよ。

Now, Davy-boy, take heart of grace.

take heart (元気を出す) [動] to become more cheerful or optimistic

grace (恵み) [名] a virtue coming from God

さあ、デイビー坊や、元気を出して。

‘Tomorrow will bring another day’ and I’ll help you with the sums as far as in me lies.

bring (吹く) [動] cause to come or be present

day (明日) [名] the period of time from sunrise to sunset

sum (算数) [名] the result of adding two or more numbers together

「明日は明日の風が吹く」し、私にできる限り算数を教えてあげるよ。

Don’t waste this lovely hour ’twixt light and dark worrying over arithmetic.”

明るい時間と暗い時間の間のこの素敵な時間を算数を心配して無駄にしないで。」

“Well, I won’t,” said Davy, brightening up.

「じゃあ、そうしないよ」とデイビーは明るく言った。

“If you help me with the sums I’ll have ’em done in time to go fishing with Milty.

have something done (終わらせる) [動] cause something to be done

「算数を教えてくれるなら、ミルティと釣りに行く時間までに終わらせるよ。

I wish old Aunt Atossa’s funeral was tomorrow instead of today.

funeral (葬式) [名] the ceremonies honoring a dead person

アトッサおばあさんの葬式が今日じゃなくて明日だったらよかったのに。

I wanted to go to it ’cause Milty said his mother said Aunt Atossa would be sure to rise up in her coffin and say sarcastic things to the folks that come to see her buried.

be sure to (きっと) [副] certainly; definitely

rise up (起き上がる) [動] get up from a lying, sitting, or kneeling position

ミルティが、アトッサおばあさんはきっと棺桶から起き上がって、埋葬を見に来た人々に皮肉なことを言うだろうって、お母さんが言ってたって言うから、行きたかったんだ。

But Marilla said she didn’t.”

でもマリラは行っちゃいけないって」

“Poor Atossa laid in her coffin peaceful enough,” said Mrs. Lynde solemnly.

peaceful (安らかに) [形] free from disturbance or disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions

enough (とても) [副] to a sufficient degree

「かわいそうなアトッサは棺桶の中でとても安らかに横たわっていたよ」とリンド夫人は厳かに言った。

“I never saw her look so pleasant before, that’s what.

「あんなに穏やかな顔をしているのを見たことがなかったよ。

Well, there weren’t many tears shed over her, poor old soul.

shed (流される) [動] to cause to flow

かわいそうな老婦人、彼女のために流された涙は多くはなかったよ。

The Elisha Wrights are thankful to be rid of her, and I can’t say I blame them a mite.”

Elisha Wrights (エリシャ・ライト夫妻) [名] a married couple

be thankful (ありがたいと思う) [動] feel grateful

be rid of (いなくなって) [動] be free of

エリシャ・ライト夫妻は彼女がいなくなってありがたいと思っているし、彼らを責めることはできないよ」

“It seems to me a most dreadful thing to go out of the world and not leave one person behind you who is sorry you are gone,” said Anne, shuddering.

go out of the world (この世を去る) [動] die

leave behind (残す) [動] not take with one when one goes away

「この世を去って、自分の死を悲しんでくれる人が一人もいないなんて、私には一番恐ろしいことに思えるよ」とアンは身震いしながら言った。

“Nobody except her parents ever loved poor Atossa, that’s certain, not even her husband,” averred Mrs. Lynde.

her parents (両親) [名] the mother and father of a person

loved (愛した) [動] feel a deep or constant affection for

that's certain (それは確かだ) [句] that is a certainty

not even (でさえも) [副] not in addition; not also

her husband (夫) [名] a married man

averred (断言した) [動] state or assert something as a fact

「両親以外に誰もかわいそうなアトッサを愛したことはなかったよ、それは確かよ、夫でさえも」とリンド夫人は断言した。

“She was his fourth wife.

fourth (四番目) [形] coming after three others in a series; 4th

「彼女は彼の四番目の妻だったよ。

He’d sort of got into the habit of marrying.

get into the habit of (習慣がつく) [動] become used to doing something

彼は結婚する習慣がついてしまったのよ。

He only lived a few years after he married her.

a few years (数年) [名] a small number of years

彼は彼女と結婚してから数年しか生きなかったよ。

The doctor said he died of dyspepsia, but I shall always maintain that he died of Atossa’s tongue, that’s what.

dyspepsia (消化不良) [名] indigestion

医者は消化不良で死んだと言ったけど、私は彼はアトッサの舌で死んだといつも言い続けるよ、そうよ。

Poor soul, she always knew everything about her neighbors, but she never was very well acquainted with herself.

be acquainted with (~を知っている) [動] know someone or something

かわいそうに、彼女はいつも近所の人のことはすべて知っているのに、自分のことはよく知らなかった。

Well, she’s gone anyhow;

まあ、とにかく彼女は行ってしまった。

and I suppose the next excitement will be Diana’s wedding.”

次の楽しみはダイアナの結婚式になると思うよ。」

“It seems funny and horrible to think of Diana’s being married,” sighed Anne, hugging her knees and looking through the gap in the Haunted Wood to the light that was shining in Diana’s room.

hug (抱える) [動] hold closely in one's arms

look through (眺める) [動] examine or inspect

gap (隙間) [名] an opening or break

「ダイアナが結婚するなんて、おかしくて恐ろしい気がするよ」とアンはため息をつき、膝を抱えて、お化けの森の隙間からダイアナの部屋に輝く明かりを眺めた。

“I don’t see what’s horrible about it, when she’s doing so well,” said Mrs. Lynde emphatically.

「彼女がうまくやっているのに、何が恐ろしいんだかさっぱりわからないよ」とリンド夫人は強調した。

“Fred Wright has a fine farm and he is a model young man.”

Fred Wright (フレッド・ライト) [名] a character in the story

model (模範的な) [形] serving as a pattern

young man (青年) [名] a young male human being

「フレッド・ライトは立派な農場を持っていて、模範的な青年よ。」

“He certainly isn’t the wild, dashing, wicked, young man Diana once wanted to marry,” smiled Anne.

dashing (威勢のいい) [形] bold and confident

wicked (いたずらっ子) [形] mischievous

「彼は確かにダイアナがかつて結婚したいと思っていた、野性的で、威勢のいい、いたずらっ子ではないよね」とアンは微笑んだ。

“Fred is extremely good.”

「フレッドはとてもいい人よ。」

“That’s just what he ought to be.

ought to be (そうあるべき) [動] should be

「彼はまさにそうあるべき人よ。

Would you want Diana to marry a wicked man?

ダイアナに悪い人と結婚して欲しいの?

Or marry one yourself?”

one (そんな人) [代] a person or thing previously mentioned or easily identified

あるいはあなた自身がそんな人と結婚したいの?」

“Oh, no. I wouldn’t want to marry anybody who was wicked, but I think I’d like it if he could be wicked and wouldn’t.

wicked (悪い) [形] evil or morally wrong

「ああ、いいえ。私は悪い人と結婚したいとは思わないけど、彼が悪くもなれるけどそうしない人ならいいと思うよ。

Now, Fred is hopelessly good.”

フレッドは絶望的に善人だよ。」

“You’ll have more sense some day, I hope,” said Marilla.

have more sense (分別がつく) [動] become more sensible

「いつかもっと分別がつくといいんだけど」とマリラは言った。

Marilla spoke rather bitterly.

マリラはどちらかというと苦々しく言った。

She was grievously disappointed.

be disappointed (がっかりする) [動] feel unhappy because someone or something has not done what you hoped or expected

grievously (ひどく) [副] to a severe or serious degree

彼女はひどくがっかりした。

She knew Anne had refused Gilbert Blythe.

彼女はアンがギルバート・ブライスを断ったことを知っていた。

Avonlea gossip buzzed over the fact, which had leaked out, nobody knew how.

buzz (飛び交う) [動] be filled with a sound like that of a bee

leak (漏れる) [動] (of a liquid) escape or cause to escape from a container or pipe

アヴォンリーでは、誰も知らないうちに漏れ出たこの事実を巡って噂が飛び交った。

Perhaps Charlie Sloane had guessed and told his guesses for truth.

おそらくチャーリー・スローンが推測して、その推測を真実として話したのだろう。

Perhaps Diana had betrayed it to Fred and Fred had been indiscreet.

betray (漏らす) [動] reveal unintentionally

indiscreet (軽率な) [形] lacking prudence or good judgment

おそらくダイアナがフレッドに漏らして、フレッドが軽率に話したのだろう。

At all events it was known;

at all events (いずれにせよ) [副] in any case; whatever happens

be known (知られる) [動] be familiar with; be aware of

いずれにせよ、それは知られていた。

Mrs. Blythe no longer asked Anne, in public or private, if she had heard lately from Gilbert, but passed her by with a frosty bow.

Mrs. Blythe (ブライス夫人) [名] the wife of Mr. Blythe

public (人前) [名] the people as a whole

private (内緒) [形] belonging to or for the use of one particular person or group of people only

hear (便りがある) [動] be told or informed of

pass by (通り過ぎる) [動] go past

bow (会釈) [名] a bending of the head or body as a sign of respect, greeting, or shame

ブライス夫人は、人前でも内緒でも、最近ギルバートから便りがあったかアンに尋ねることはせず、冷ややかな会釈をして通り過ぎるようになった。

Anne, who had always liked Gilbert’s merry, young-hearted mother, was grieved in secret over this.

young-hearted (若々しい) [形] having a youthful spirit

grieve (悲しむ) [動] feel intense sorrow or distress

ギルバートの陽気で若々しい母親がいつも好きだったアンは、このことをひそかに悲しんだ。

Marilla said nothing;

say nothing (何も言わない) [動] remain silent

マリラは何も言わなかった。

but Mrs. Lynde gave Anne many exasperated digs about it, until fresh gossip reached that worthy lady, through the medium of Moody Spurgeon MacPherson’s mother, that Anne had another “beau” at college, who was rich and handsome and good all in one.

exasperated (腹立たしい) [形] very annoyed

dig (皮肉) [名] a remark intended to wound or annoy

worthy (立派な) [形] deserving effort, attention, or respect

through (を通して) [前] moving in one side and out of the other side of (an opening, channel, or location)

medium (母親) [名] a person who claims to be able to communicate with the spirits of the dead

しかし、リンド夫人はアンにそれについて何度も腹立たしい皮肉を言ったが、ムーディー・スパージョン・マクファーソンの母親を通して、アンには大学に金持ちでハンサムで善良な別の「恋人」がいるという新しい噂がその立派な女性に届くまで続いた。

After that Mrs. Rachel held her tongue, though she still wished in her inmost heart that Anne had accepted Gilbert.

その後、レイチェル夫人は口を閉ざしたが、心の底ではアンがギルバートを受け入れてくれることを願っていた。

Riches were all very well;

riches (富) [名] a great quantity of money or valuable possessions

富はすべてとても良いものだった。

but even Mrs. Rachel, practical soul though she was, did not consider them the one essential.

practical (実際的な) [形] of or concerned with practice or action

one (唯一) [形] being or happening only once

essential (本質) [名] the basic, real, and invariable nature of a thing or its significant individual feature

しかし、レイチェル夫人でさえ、彼女は実際的な魂だったが、それらを唯一の本質とは考えていなかった。

If Anne “liked” the Handsome Unknown better than Gilbert there was nothing more to be said;

better (より) [副] to a higher standard or more advanced degree

アンがギルバートよりもハンサムな未知の人を「好き」なら、これ以上言うことはなかった。

but Mrs. Rachel was dreadfully afraid that Anne was going to make the mistake of marrying for money.

dreadfully (恐ろしく) [副] in a dreadful manner

しかし、レイチェル夫人はアンがお金のために結婚するという過ちを犯すのではないかと恐ろしく恐れていた。

Marilla knew Anne too well to fear this;

マリラはアンをよく知っていたので、これを恐れることはなかった。

but she felt that something in the universal scheme of things had gone sadly awry.

universal (普遍的な) [形] of, affecting, or done by all people or things in the world or in a particular group; general

scheme (計画) [名] a systematic plan of future action

go awry (狂う) [動] to go wrong; to fail

しかし、彼女は物事の普遍的な計画の中で何かが悲しげに狂ってしまったと感じていた。

“What is to be, will be,” said Mrs. Rachel gloomily, “and what isn’t to be happens sometimes.

be to be (なるべき) [動] be destined or fated to be

be to be (なる) [動] come to pass; happen

gloomily (陰気に) [副] in a dark or shadowy manner

「なるべきことはなる」とレイチェル夫人は陰気に言った。「そして、なるべきではないことが時々起こる。

I can’t help believing it’s going to happen in Anne’s case, if Providence doesn’t interfere, that’s what.”

interfere (妨害する) [動] prevent or obstruct (an action or process)

アンの場合、神の摂理が妨害しなければ、それが起こると信じざるを得ない。」

Mrs. Rachel sighed.

レイチェル夫人はため息をついた。

She was afraid Providence wouldn’t interfere;

彼女は神の摂理が妨害しないのではないかと恐れていた。

and she didn’t dare to.

そして、彼女はそうする勇気がなかった。

Anne had wandered down to the Dryad’s Bubble and was curled up among the ferns at the root of the big white birch where she and Gilbert had so often sat in summers gone by.

white birch (白樺) [名] a species of tree

アンはドライアドの泡まで歩き回り、彼女とギルバートが過ぎ去った夏によく座っていた大きな白樺の根元のシダの間に丸まっていた。

He had gone into the newspaper office again when college closed, and Avonlea seemed very dull without him.

go into (入る) [動] move or travel into

newspaper office (新聞社) [名] a business that produces and distributes newspapers

close (閉鎖する) [動] shut or be shut

彼は大学が閉鎖した時に再び新聞社に入り、彼のいないアヴォンリーはとても退屈に思えた。

He never wrote to her, and Anne missed the letters that never came.

彼は彼女に手紙を書くことは決してなく、アンは決して来ない手紙を恋しく思った。

To be sure, Roy wrote twice a week;

確かにロイは週に2回手紙を書いた。

his letters were exquisite compositions which would have read beautifully in a memoir or biography.

memoir (回想録) [名] a historical account or biography written from personal knowledge or special sources

biography (伝記) [名] an account of someone's life written by someone else

彼の手紙は回想録や伝記の中で美しく読まれるであろう絶妙な作文だった。

Anne felt herself more deeply in love with him than ever when she read them;

than ever (これまで以上に) [副] more than ever before

アンはそれらを読んだ時、これまで以上に彼を深く愛していると感じた。

but her heart never gave the queer, quick, painful bound at sight of his letters which it had given one day when Mrs. Hiram Sloane had handed her out an envelope addressed in Gilbert’s black, upright handwriting.

give (起こす) [動] cause to happen or exist

quick (素早い) [形] done or occurring with great speed

painful (痛みを伴う) [形] causing or liable to cause pain

bound (高鳴り) [名] a leap or jump

hand out (手渡した) [動] distribute to a number of people

upright (直立した) [形] vertical; erect

handwriting (筆跡) [名] writing with a pen or pencil

しかし、彼女の心は、ある日、ハイラム・スローン夫人がギルバートの黒く直立した筆跡で宛名書きされた封筒を彼女に手渡した時のような、彼の手紙を見た時の奇妙で、素早い、痛みを伴う高鳴りを決して起こさなかった。

Anne had hurried home to the east gable and opened it eagerly—to find a typewritten copy of some college society report—“only that and nothing more.”

hurry home (急いで帰る) [動] go home quickly

east gable (東の切妻屋根の家) [名] a house with a gable facing east

typewritten copy (タイプされたコピー) [名] a copy of a document that has been produced using a typewriter

college society report (大学の学会報告書) [名] a report produced by a college society

only that and nothing more (それだけだった) [名] that was all there was

アンは急いで東の切妻屋根の家に戻り、熱心にそれを開けたが、大学の学会報告書のタイプされたコピーを見つけただけだった。」

Anne flung the harmless screed across her room and sat down to write an especially nice epistle to Roy.

screed (長文) [名] a long, often boring complaint or criticism

アンはその無害な長文を部屋の向こうに投げ捨てて、ロイに特に素敵な手紙を書くために腰を下ろした。

Diana was to be married in five more days.

be to (することになっている) [助] be arranged or planned to happen

ダイアナはあと5日で結婚する。

The gray house at Orchard Slope was in a turmoil of baking and brewing and boiling and stewing, for there was to be a big, old-timey wedding.

Orchard Slope (オーチャード・スロープ) [名] a fictional place

gray house (灰色の家) [名] a house that is gray in color

turmoil (大騒ぎ) [名] a state of great confusion or disorder

baking (焼く) [動] cook by dry heat in an oven

brewing (煮る) [動] make beer or other alcoholic drinks

boiling (煮る) [動] cook or be cooked in boiling water

stewing (煮込む) [動] cook slowly in a closed container with liquid

big (盛大な) [形] of great importance or significance

old-timey (昔ながらの) [形] of or relating to a time in the past

オーチャード・スロープの灰色の家は、昔ながらの盛大な結婚式が執り行われるため、焼いたり、煮たり、煮込んだりと大騒ぎだった。

Anne, of course, was to be bridesmaid, as had been arranged when they were twelve years old, and Gilbert was coming from Kingsport to be best man.

bridesmaid (花嫁介添人) [名] a woman who attends the bride on her wedding day

twelve years old (12歳) [名] the age of a person who has lived for twelve years

come from (やってくる) [動] move or travel from one place to another

best man (花婿介添人) [名] the principal male attendant of the bridegroom at a wedding

アンは、もちろん、12歳の時に決めたように花嫁介添人になる予定で、ギルバートはキングスポートから花婿介添人としてやってくる。

Anne was enjoying the excitement of the various preparations, but under it all she carried a little heartache.

carry (抱える) [動] to hold or support while moving

heartache (心の痛み) [名] a feeling of great sadness or emotional pain

アンは様々な準備の興奮を楽しんでいたが、その下には少し心の痛みを抱えていた。

She was, in a sense, losing her dear old chum;

in a sense (ある意味) [副] to some extent; in some way

彼女はある意味、親愛なる古い友人を失いつつあった。

Diana’s new home would be two miles from Green Gables, and the old constant companionship could never be theirs again.

two miles (2マイル) [名] a unit of length equal to 1.609344 kilometers

constant (仲良し) [形] non-varying

companionship (関係) [名] the state of being with someone

ダイアナの新しい家はグリーン・ゲイブルズから2マイルも離れており、昔のような仲良しの関係は二度と戻らないだろう。

Anne looked up at Diana’s light and thought how it had beaconed to her for many years;

beacon (照らす) [動] shine or glow brightly

アンはダイアナの明かりを見上げ、それが何年もの間彼女を照らしてきたことを思った。

but soon it would shine through the summer twilights no more.

しかし、もうすぐ夏の夕暮れには輝かなくなるだろう。

Two big, painful tears welled up in her gray eyes.

painful (痛々しい) [形] causing or likely to cause pain

2つの大きな、痛々しい涙が彼女の灰色の目に湧き上がった。

“Oh,” she thought, “how horrible it is that people have to grow up—and marry—and change!”

「ああ」と彼女は思った。「人が成長し、結婚し、変わるなんてなんて恐ろしいことなんだろう!」

Chapter XXIX: Diana’s Wedding

Chapter XXIX (第29章) [名] the 29th chapter

Diana's Wedding (ダイアナの結婚式) [名] the wedding of Diana

第29章: ダイアナの結婚式

“After all, the only real roses are the pink ones,” said Anne, as she tied white ribbon around Diana’s bouquet in the westward-looking gable at Orchard Slope.

bouquet (ブーケ) [名] a bunch of flowers

「結局のところ、本物のバラはピンク色のものだけだよ」とアンはオーチャード・スロープの西向きの切妻でダイアナのブーケに白いリボンを結びながら言った。

“They are the flowers of love and faith.”

「それは愛と信仰の花なのよ」

Diana was standing nervously in the middle of the room, arrayed in her bridal white, her black curls frosted over with the film of her wedding veil.

nervously (緊張して) [副] in a nervous manner

array (まとい) [動] dress or decorate in an impressive or splendid way

black (黒) [名] the darkest color

frost (覆う) [動] cover with frost

ダイアナは部屋の真ん中に緊張して立っていた。花嫁衣装の白をまとい、黒い巻き毛はウェディングベールの薄い布で覆われていた。

Anne had draped that veil, in accordance with the sentimental compact of years before.

drape (かぶせる) [動] cover or decorate with a cloth or other material

accordance (従って) [名] the state of being in agreement or harmony

sentimental (感傷的な) [形] having or showing a tendency to be influenced by emotions

compact (約束) [名] an agreement or contract between two or more parties

アンはそのベールを何年も前の感傷的な約束に従ってかぶせていた。

“It’s all pretty much as I used to imagine it long ago, when I wept over your inevitable marriage and our consequent parting,” she laughed.

inevitable (避けられない) [形] certain to happen; unavoidable

consequent (それに伴う) [形] following as a result or effect

「これは全部、ずっと前に私が想像していた通りだよ。あなたの避けられない結婚とそれに伴う別れに泣いていた頃にね」と彼女は笑った。

“You are the bride of my dreams, Diana, with the ‘lovely misty veil’; and I am your bridesmaid.

「あなたは私の夢の花嫁よ、ダイアナ。『美しい霧のベール』をまとって。そして私はあなたの花嫁介添人。

But, alas! I haven’t the puffed sleeves—though these short lace ones are even prettier.

alas (ああ) [間] an expression of grief, regret, or disappointment

puffed sleeve (パフスリーブ) [名] a sleeve gathered into a band at the shoulder and gathered or pleated into a band at the wrist

short (短い) [形] having little length

でも、ああ! 私はパフスリーブを着ていないよ。この短いレースの袖の方がもっときれいだけど。

Neither is my heart wholly breaking nor do I exactly hate Fred.”

break (壊れる) [動] separate into pieces as a result of impact or stress

私の心は完全には壊れていないし、フレッドを憎んでいるわけでもないよ」

“We are not really parting, Anne,” protested Diana.

not really (本当に~わけではない) [副] not in fact; not actually

「私たちは本当に別れるわけではないのよ、アン」とダイアナは抗議した。

“I’m not going far away.

「私は遠くに行くわけではないのよ。

We’ll love each other just as much as ever.

私たちはこれまでと同じように愛し合うよ。

We’ve always kept that ‘oath’ of friendship we swore long ago, haven’t we?”

keep (守る) [動] to continue to have, do, or be

oath (誓い) [名] a solemn promise, often invoking a divine witness, regarding one's future action or behavior

私たちはずっと昔に誓った友情の「誓い」を守ってきたよね?」

“Yes. We’ve kept it faithfully.

「そうね。私たちは忠実に守ってきたよ。

We’ve had a beautiful friendship, Diana.

have (築いてきた) [動] experience; undergo

私たちは美しい友情を築いてきたよ、ダイアナ。

We’ve never marred it by one quarrel or coolness or unkind word;

coolness (冷たさ) [名] the quality of being cold

unkind (不親切な) [形] lacking in kindness or sympathy

私たちは一度も喧嘩や冷たさや不親切な言葉でそれを傷つけたことはないよ。

and I hope it will always be so.

そして、私はそれがいつもそうであることを望むよ。

But things can’t be quite the same after this.

can't (あり得ない) [助] be not able to

quite (全く) [副] to the fullest extent

でも、この後では物事は全く同じではあり得ないよ。

You’ll have other interests.

have (出てくる) [動] come into existence or become available

あなたには他の興味が出てくるよ。

I’ll just be on the outside.

be on the outside (外側にいる) [動] be excluded from a group or activity

私はただ外側にいるだけになるよ。

But ‘such is life’ as Mrs. Rachel says.

such is life (人生とはそういうもの) [名] an expression of resignation or acceptance of the inevitable

でも、レイチェルさんが言うように「人生とはそういうもの」なのよ。

Mrs. Rachel has given you one of her beloved knitted quilts of the ‘tobacco stripe’ pattern, and she says when I am married she’ll give me one, too.”

knitted (編み) [形] made by knitting

married (結婚) [名] the state of being united to a person of the opposite sex as husband or wife in a consensual and contractual relationship recognized by law

レイチェルさんはあなたに彼女の大切な「タバコのストライプ」模様の編みキルトを1枚くれたよ。そして、私が結婚したら私にも1枚くれるって言ってくれたよ。」

“The mean thing about your getting married is that I won’t be able to be your bridesmaid,” lamented Diana.

lament (嘆く) [動] express great regret or guilt

「あなたが結婚することの嫌なことは、私があなたの花嫁介添人になれないことだよ」とダイアナは嘆いた。

“I’m to be Phil’s bridesmaid next June, when she marries Mr. Blake, and then I must stop, for you know the proverb ‘three times a bridesmaid, never a bride,’” said Anne, peeping through the window over the pink and snow of the blossoming orchard beneath.

next June (来年の6月) [名] the month after May

proverb (ことわざ) [名] a short, well-known saying that states a general truth or piece of advice

「私は来年の6月にフィルがブレイクさんと結婚する時に花嫁介添人をするのよ。そして、それっきりにしないとね。だって、ことわざにあるように『3回花嫁介添人をすると花嫁になれない』って言うからね」とアンは窓から下にあるピンクと雪のような花の咲く果樹園をのぞきながら言った。

“Here comes the minister, Diana.”

「牧師さんが来たよ、ダイアナ。」

“Oh, Anne,” gasped Diana, suddenly turning very pale and beginning to tremble.

turn pale (青ざめる) [動] become pale

「ああ、アン」ダイアナは息を呑み、突然真っ青になって震え始めた。

“Oh, Anne—I’m so nervous—I can’t go through with it—Anne, I know I’m going to faint.”

go through with (やり通す) [動] to complete or continue something that is difficult or unpleasant

faint (気絶する) [動] lose consciousness temporarily

「ああ、アン、とても緊張するよ、やり通せないよ、アン、私、気絶しそう。」

“If you do I’ll drag you down to the rainwater hogshed and drop you in,” said Anne unsympathetically.

rainwater (雨水) [名] water that falls from the sky as rain

hogshed (小屋) [名] a small building for housing livestock

unsympathetically (冷たく) [副] without sympathy

「もし気絶したら、雨水小屋まで引きずって行って、中に放り込んでやるよ」とアンは冷たく言った。

“Cheer up, dearest.

dearest (愛しい人) [名] a person who is very dear to one

「元気を出しなさい、愛しい人。

Getting married can’t be so very terrible when so many people survive the ceremony.

survive (乗り越える) [動] continue to live or exist

結婚式を乗り越えた人がこんなにたくさんいるのだから、結婚はそんなに恐ろしいことではないはずよ。

See how cool and composed I am, and take courage.”

cool (冷静な) [形] having or showing little or no emotion or excitement

composed (落ち着いた) [形] having or showing a calm and confident manner

take courage (勇気を出す) [動] to become brave

私がどれだけ冷静で落ち着いているかを見て、勇気を出して。」

“Wait till your turn comes, Miss Anne.

turn (番) [名] an opportunity to do something

「アンさん、あなたの番が来るまで待ってなさい。

Oh, Anne, I hear father coming upstairs.

ああ、アン、お父さんが二階に上がってくる音がするよ。

Give me my bouquet.

bouquet (花束) [名] a bunch of flowers arranged together

私の花束をちょうだい。

Is my veil right?

right (大丈夫) [形] satisfactory; in good condition

私のベールは大丈夫?

Am I very pale?”

be pale (青白い) [動] lack color

私、とても青白い?」

“You look just lovely.

「とても素敵よ。

Di, darling, kiss me good-bye for the last time.

Di (ダイ) [名] a nickname for Diana

darling (ダーリン) [名] a term of endearment

ダイ、ダーリン、最後にお別れのキスをして。

Diana Barry will never kiss me again.”

ダイアナ・バリーは二度と私にキスをしてくれない。」

“Diana Wright will, though.

Diana Wright (ダイアナ・ライト) [名] a character in the story

will (してくれる) [助] be going to; intend to

「ダイアナ・ライトはしてくれるよ。

There, mother’s calling.

there (ほら) [間] used to attract someone's attention

ほら、お母さんが呼んでるよ。

Come.”

おいで。」

Following the simple, old-fashioned way in vogue then, Anne went down to the parlor on Gilbert’s arm.

vogue (流行) [名] the prevailing fashion or style

当時流行していたシンプルで古風な方法に従って、アンはギルバートの腕に抱かれて客間に降りていった。

They met at the top of the stairs for the first time since they had left Kingsport, for Gilbert had arrived only that day.

ギルバートはその日到着したばかりだったので、彼らはキングスポートを発って以来初めて階段の上で会った。

Gilbert shook hands courteously.

ギルバートは丁寧に握手した。

He was looking very well, though, as Anne instantly noted, rather thin.

彼は元気そうに見えたが、アンがすぐに気づいたように、かなり痩せていた。

He was not pale; there was a flush on his cheek that had burned into it as Anne came along the hall towards him, in her soft, white dress with lilies-of-the-valley in the shining masses of her hair.

burn (火照る) [動] to be on fire

come along (歩いてくる) [動] to move or travel in a specified direction

towards (に向かって) [前] in the direction of

lily-of-the-valley (スズラン) [名] a plant with small, white, bell-shaped flowers

彼は青白くはなかった。アンが柔らかい白いドレスを着て、輝く髪にスズランを飾り、ホールを彼に向かって歩いてきたとき、彼の頬には火照ったように赤みがさしていた。

As they entered the crowded parlor together a little murmur of admiration ran around the room.

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

彼らが一緒に混雑した応接室に入ると、部屋の周りに感嘆のささやきが走った。

“What a fine-looking pair they are,” whispered the impressible Mrs. Rachel to Marilla.

fine-looking (素敵な) [形] very attractive

pair (二人) [名] two people

impressible (感動的な) [形] easily impressed

「なんて素敵な二人でしょう」と感動的なレイチェル夫人がマリラにささやいた。

Fred ambled in alone, with a very red face, and then Diana swept in on her father’s arm.

amble (のろのろと歩く) [動] walk slowly and in a relaxed way

フレッドは真っ赤な顔で一人でのろのろと入ってきて、それからダイアナが父親の腕を取って入ってきた。

She did not faint, and nothing untoward occurred to interrupt the ceremony.

untoward (不都合な) [形] inappropriate or undesirable

occur (起こる) [動] come about; happen

interrupt (中断する) [動] cause a break in the continuity of

ceremony (式) [名] a formal religious or public occasion

彼女は気を失うこともなく、式を中断するような不都合なことも何も起こらなかった。

Feasting and merry-making followed;

feasting (宴会) [名] a large meal, typically a formal one, for many people

merry-making (お祝い) [名] the activity of having fun and enjoying oneself

宴会やお祝いが続き、

then, as the evening waned, Fred and Diana drove away through the moonlight to their new home, and Gilbert walked with Anne to Green Gables.

drive away (馬車で向かう) [動] leave a place in a vehicle

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

それから夕暮れになると、フレッドとダイアナは月明かりの中を馬車で新しい家に向かい、ギルバートはアンと共にグリーン・ゲイブルズまで歩いた。

Something of their old comradeship had returned during the informal mirth of the evening.

夕方の気取らない歓談の間に、彼らの昔の友情が戻ってきた。

Oh, it was nice to be walking over that well-known road with Gilbert again!

walk over (歩く) [動] move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, never having both feet off the ground at once

ああ、ギルバートとまたあのなじみの道を歩くなんて素敵!

The night was so very still that one should have been able to hear the whisper of roses in blossom—the laughter of daisies—the piping of grasses—many sweet sounds, all tangled up together.

still (静か) [形] making little or no noise

whisper (ささやき) [名] a soft or confidential tone of voice

blossom (花開く) [動] to produce flowers

daisy (ヒナギク) [名] a common European plant with white petals and a yellow center

piping (笛の音) [名] the sound of a pipe

tangle (混ざり合う) [動] to twist or become twisted together in a confused mass

夜はとても静かで、花開くバラのささやき、ヒナギクの笑い声、草の笛の音、たくさんの甘い音がすべて混ざり合っているのが聞こえそうだった。

The beauty of moonlight on familiar fields irradiated the world.

irradiate (照らす) [動] to treat with radiation

見慣れた野原に降り注ぐ月明かりの美しさは世界を照らしていた。

“Can’t we take a ramble up Lovers’ Lane before you go in?” asked Gilbert as they crossed the bridge over the Lake of Shining Waters, in which the moon lay like a great, drowned blossom of gold.

take a ramble (散歩する) [動] walk in a leisurely way

Lovers' Lane (恋人の小道) [名] a path or road that is a popular place for lovers to walk

lay (浮かぶ) [動] be in a resting position

「君が家に入る前に、恋人の小道を散歩しないか?」とギルバートは、月が水に沈んだ金色の花のように浮かぶ輝く水の湖にかかる橋を渡りながら尋ねた。

Anne assented readily.

assent (同意する) [動] express approval or agreement

readily (すぐに) [副] without difficulty or hesitation

アンはすぐに同意した。

Lovers’ Lane was a veritable path in a fairyland that night—a shimmering, mysterious place, full of wizardry in the white-woven enchantment of moonlight.

veritable (まさに) [形] real; true

path (小道) [名] a track or way made by people walking

shimmering (きらめく) [形] shining or glowing with a soft light

mysterious (神秘的な) [形] having an unknown cause or origin

wizardry (魔法) [名] the art or practice of magic

white-woven (白い) [形] made of white material

その夜、恋人の小道はまさにおとぎの国の小道だった。月明かりの白い魔法に包まれた、きらめく神秘的な場所で、魔法に満ちていた。

There had been a time when such a walk with Gilbert through Lovers’ Lane would have been far too dangerous.

far (あまりにも) [副] to a great extent; very much

恋人の小道をギルバートと歩くなんて、あまりにも危険な時期があった。

But Roy and Christine had made it very safe now.

Christine (クリスティン) [名] a female given name

しかし、ロイとクリスティンのおかげで、今ではとても安全になった。

Anne found herself thinking a good deal about Christine as she chatted lightly to Gilbert.

chat (おしゃべりする) [動] talk in a light and informal way

アンはギルバートと軽くおしゃべりしながら、クリスティンのことをよく考えていることに気づいた。

She had met her several times before leaving Kingsport, and had been charmingly sweet to her.

charmingly (とても) [副] in a charming manner

キングスポートを発つ前に何度か会ったことがあり、とても優しくしてくれた。

Christine had also been charmingly sweet.

be also (も) [副] in addition; too; as well

クリスティンもとても優しかった。

Indeed, they were a most cordial pair.

cordial (仲の良い) [形] warm and friendly

pair (夫婦) [名] two people who are married or otherwise closely associated

実際、彼らはとても仲の良い夫婦だった。

But for all that, their acquaintance had not ripened into friendship.

for all that (それだけのことで) [副] despite that

ripen (熟す) [動] become mature or ripe

しかし、それだけのことで、彼らの知り合いは友情にまで熟していなかった。

Evidently Christine was not a kindred spirit.

明らかにクリスティンは同類の精神ではなかった。

“Are you going to be in Avonlea all summer?”

「夏の間ずっとアヴォンリーにいるの?」

asked Gilbert.

ギルバートが尋ねた。

“No. I’m going down east to Valley Road next week.

Valley Road (ヴァレー・ロード) [名] a road in the valley

「いいえ、来週は東のヴァレー・ロードに行くの。

Esther Haythorne wants me to teach for her through July and August.

Esther Haythorne (エスター・ヘイソーン) [名] a character in the story

through (の間) [前] from beginning to end of (a period of time)

エスター・ヘイソーンが七月と八月の間、彼女の代わりに教えてほしいって。

They have a summer term in that school, and Esther isn’t feeling well.

have a summer term (夏学期がある) [動] have a summer term

Esther (エスター) [名] a female given name

feel well (気分がいい) [動] be in good health

あの学校は夏学期があって、エスターは気分がすぐれないの。

So I’m going to substitute for her.

substitute (代わりに行く) [動] take the place of

だから私が彼女の代わりに行くのよ。

In one way I don’t mind.

in one way (ある意味) [副] in a way; to some extent

ある意味、私は気にしないよ。

Do you know, I’m beginning to feel a little bit like a stranger in Avonlea now?

begin to (~し始める) [動] start to do something

feel like (~のような気がする) [動] have a feeling or impression of

ねえ、私、最近、アヴォンリーでちょっとよそ者のような気がし始めているの。

It makes me sorry—but it’s true.

sorry (悲しい) [形] feeling sorrow or sympathy

悲しいけど、本当よ。

It’s quite appalling to see the number of children who have shot up into big boys and girls—really young men and women—these past two years.

number (数) [名] a quantity of something

shoot up (成長する) [動] grow rapidly

この二年間で、たくさんの子供たちが大きく成長して、少年少女、いや、青年男女になってしまったのを見るのは、とても驚きだよ。

Half of my pupils are grown up.

私の生徒の半分は大人になったよ。

It makes me feel awfully old to see them in the places you and I and our mates used to fill.”

fill (いる) [動] be present in or at

あなたや私や仲間たちがいた場所に彼らがいるのを見ていると、とても年を取った気分になるよ。」

Anne laughed and sighed.

アンは笑って、ため息をついた。

She felt very old and mature and wise—which showed how young she was.

mature (大人) [形] having reached full development

彼女はとても年を取って、大人で、賢いと感じていたが、それは彼女がどれほど若いかを示していた。

She told herself that she longed greatly to go back to those dear merry days when life was seen through a rosy mist of hope and illusion, and possessed an indefinable something that had passed away forever.

be seen through (を通して見られる) [動] be perceived or understood

rosy mist (バラ色の霧) [名] a reddish mist

illusion (幻想) [名] a false or unreal perception of something

彼女は、人生が希望と幻想のバラ色の霧を通して見られ、永遠に過ぎ去った定義できない何かを所有していた、あの愛すべき陽気な日々に戻りたいと強く願っていると自分に言い聞かせた。

Where was it now—the glory and the dream?

今どこにあるのだろう、栄光と夢は?

“‘So wags the world away,’” quoted Gilbert practically, and a trifle absently.

wag (過ぎ去る) [動] move or cause to move up and down or from side to side

practically (現実的に) [副] in a practical manner

trifle (少し) [名] something of little value or importance

「『そうやって世界は過ぎ去っていく』」とギルバートは現実的に、そして少しぼんやりと引用した。

Anne wondered if he were thinking of Christine.

アンは彼がクリスティンのことを考えているのではないかと考えた。

Oh, Avonlea was going to be so lonely now—with Diana gone!

lonely (寂しい) [形] without company; solitary

ああ、ダイアナがいなくなったら、これからアヴォンリーは寂しくなるだろう!

Chapter XXX: Mrs. Skinner’s Romance

Skinner (スキナー) [名] a surname

第30章: スキナー夫人の恋

Anne stepped off the train at Valley Road station and looked about to see if any one had come to meet her.

step off (降りる) [動] get off

come to meet (迎えに来る) [動] come to a place where someone is in order to meet them

アンはヴァレー・ロード駅で電車を降り、迎えに来た人がいないか見回した。

She was to board with a certain Miss Janet Sweet, but she saw no one who answered in the least to her preconception of that lady, as formed from Esther’s letter.

Janet Sweet (ジャネット・スウィート) [名] a woman's name

preconception (先入観) [名] a preconceived idea or opinion

彼女はジャネット・スウィートという女性の下宿に住む予定だったが、エスターからの手紙で想像していたその女性に少しでも当てはまる人は見当たらなかった。

The only person in sight was an elderly woman, sitting in a wagon with mail bags piled around her.

wagon (荷馬車) [名] a vehicle with four wheels that is pulled by a horse

mail bag (郵便袋) [名] a bag used to carry mail

pile (積み上げる) [動] heap up or arrange in a pile

目に映るのは、荷馬車に座って周りに郵便袋を積み上げた老婦人だけだった。

Two hundred would have been a charitable guess at her weight;

have been (だった) [助] be in the past

charitable (控えめな) [形] generous in giving money, time, help, etc., especially to people in need

彼女の体重は200ポンドと見積もっても控えめなくらいだった。

her face was as round and red as a harvest-moon and almost as featureless.

harvest-moon (満月) [名] the full moon that occurs nearest to the autumnal equinox

featureless (特徴がない) [形] lacking interesting or attractive features

顔は満月のように丸くて赤く、ほとんど特徴がなかった。

She wore a tight, black, cashmere dress, made in the fashion of ten years ago, a little dusty black straw hat trimmed with bows of yellow ribbon, and faded black lace mits.

tight (きつい) [形] fitting closely

cashmere (カシミア) [名] a fine soft wool

ten years ago (10年前) [名] a decade ago

straw hat (麦わら帽子) [名] a hat made from straw

mit (手袋) [名] a glove

彼女は10年前の流行の、きつい黒のカシミアのドレスを着て、黄色いリボンの蝶結びで飾られた少し埃っぽい黒い麦わら帽子と、色あせた黒いレースの手袋をはめていた。

“Here, you,” she called, waving her whip at Anne.

here (おい) [間] used to attract attention

call (呼びかける) [動] cry out to attract attention

wave (振る) [動] move one's hand to and fro in greeting or as a signal

whip (鞭) [名] a strip of leather or a similar material used for striking a person or an animal

「おい、そこの」と彼女はアンに向かって鞭を振りながら呼びかけた。

“Are you the new Valley Road schoolma’am?”

schoolma'am (学校の先生) [名] a female teacher

「あなたは新しいヴァレー・ロードの学校の先生?」

“Yes.”

「はい」

“Well, I thought so.

well (そうね) [副] used to express surprise, hesitation, or to introduce a remark

「そうね、そう思ったよ。

Valley Road is noted for its good-looking schoolma’ams, just as Millersville is noted for its humly ones.

be noted for (で有名である) [動] be well known for

good-looking (美人の) [形] attractive

Millersville (ミラーズビル) [名] a fictional town in the story

humly (醜い) [形] unpleasant to look at

ヴァレー・ロードは美人の先生で有名で、ミラーズビルは醜い先生で有名なのよ。

Janet Sweet asked me this morning if I could bring you out.

ジャネット・スウィートが今朝、あなたを連れて来れないか尋ねてきたの。

I said, ‘Sartin I kin, if she don’t mind being scrunched up some.

I said (私は言った) [動] I said

Sartin I kin (もちろんできますよ) [動] I can

if she don't mind (彼女が気にしなければ) [動] if she doesn't mind

being scrunched up (押し込められる) [動] to be squeezed or crushed

私は「彼女が少し押し込められるのを気にしなければ、もちろんできますよ。

This rig of mine’s kinder small for the mail bags and I’m some heftier than Thomas!’

rig (馬車) [名] a vehicle with wheels that is pulled by a horse

私のこの馬車は郵便袋にはちょっと小さくて、私はトーマスよりちょっと重いんだ!』

Just wait, miss, till I shift these bags a bit and I’ll tuck you in somehow.

shift (動かす) [動] move or cause to move from one place to another

tuck (押し込む) [動] push or fold the edges or ends of something firmly or neatly in or under something else

ちょっと待ってね、お嬢さん、この袋を少し動かすから、なんとか押し込んであげるよ。

It’s only two miles to Janet’s.

Janet (ジャネット) [名] a female given name

ジャネットのところまではたった2マイルだ。

Her next-door neighbor’s hired boy is coming for your trunk tonight.

next-door neighbor (隣人) [名] a person who lives next door

come for (運びに来る) [動] come to get or fetch

彼女の隣人の雇い人が今夜あなたのトランクを運びに来る。

My name is Skinner—Amelia Skinner.”

私の名前はスキナー、アメリア・スキナーです。」

Anne was eventually tucked in, exchanging amused smiles with herself during the process.

アンはついに押し込まれ、その間、自分自身と面白がって微笑み合った。

“Jog along, black mare,” commanded Mrs. Skinner, gathering up the reins in her pudgy hands.

jog along (走れ) [動] move at a steady and gentle pace

black mare (黒い雌馬) [名] a female horse that is black in color

command (命令する) [動] give an authoritative order

gather up (握りしめる) [動] collect or bring together

rein (手綱) [名] a long, narrow strap of leather or other material used to control a horse

pudgy (ずんぐりした) [形] short and fat

「走れ、黒い雌馬」とスキナー夫人は命令し、手綱をそのずんぐりした手で握りしめた。

“This is my first trip on the mail rowte.

trip (旅) [名] a journey, especially a short one

rowte (配達) [名] the delivery of letters and packages

「これが私の郵便配達の最初の旅です。

Thomas wanted to hoe his turnips today so he asked me to come.

hoe (鍬で耕す) [動] dig, cultivate, or weed with a hoe

turnip (カブ) [名] a round root vegetable with a white or cream-colored skin and white flesh

トーマスは今日カブを鍬で耕したかったから、私に来るように頼んだのです。

So I jest sot down and took a standing-up snack and started.

jest (ただ) [副] only; simply

sot down (座る) [動] sit down

standing-up snack (立ったままの軽食) [名] a snack that is eaten while standing

start (出発する) [動] set out on a journey

だから私はただ座って、立ったまま軽食を取って、出発した。

I sorter like it.

sorter (選別する) [名] a person who sorts

私はそれを選別する。

O’ course it’s rather tejus.

O' course (むろん) [副] of course

tejus (テジュス) [名] a type of lizard

むろん、それはかなりテジュスだ。

Part of the time I sits and thinks and the rest I jest sits.

part of the time (時間の一部) [名] a portion of the time

時間の一部は座って考え、残りはただ座っている。

Jog along, black mare.

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

along (走れ) [副] in a forward direction

mare (雌馬) [名] an adult female horse

走れ、黒い雌馬。

I want to git home airly.

git (帰る) [動] go back to a place

airly (早く) [副] before the usual or expected time

早く家に帰りたい。

Thomas is terrible lonesome when I’m away.

lonesome (寂しがる) [形] sad from being alone

私がいないとトーマスはひどく寂しがる。

You see, we haven’t been married very long.”

very long (あまり経っていない) [副] for a long time

結婚してまだあまり経っていないの。」

“Oh!” said Anne politely.

politely (丁寧に) [副] in a way that is socially correct and shows respect for other people

「ああ!」とアンは丁寧に言った。

“Just a month. Thomas courted me for quite a spell, though.

just (たった) [副] only; merely

「たった一ヶ月。でもトーマスは私にかなり長い間求婚していた。

It was real romantic.”

本当にロマンチックだったよ。」

Anne tried to picture Mrs. Skinner on speaking terms with romance and failed.

term (言葉) [名] a word or phrase used to describe a thing or to express a concept

アンはロマンスについて話すスキナー夫人を想像しようとしたが失敗した。

“Oh?” she said again.

「ああ?」と彼女は再び言った。

“Yes. Y’see, there was another man after me.

there was (いたのよ) [動] exist or be present

「そうよ。ほら、私にはもう一人男性がいたのよ。

Jog along, black mare.

ゆっくり走れ、黒い雌馬。

I’d been a widder so long folks had given up expecting me to marry again.

a long time (長い間) [名] a lengthy period of time

私は長い間未亡人だったから、人々は私が再婚するのを期待するのを諦めていた。

But when my darter—she’s a schoolma’am like you—went out West to teach I felt real lonesome and wasn’t nowise sot against the idea.

wasn't nowise sot against (反対する気は全くなかった) [動] be against something; be opposed to something

でも私の娘がね、彼女はあなたのような学校の先生なんだけど、西部に教えに行きましてね、私は本当に寂しくなって、その考えに反対する気は全くなかったんです。

Bime-by Thomas began to come up and so did the other feller—William Obadiah Seaman, his name was.

feller (男) [名] a man

William Obadiah Seaman (ウィリアム・オバディア・シーマン) [名] a man's name

やがてトーマスが近づいてきて、もう一人の男も近づいてきた。ウィリアム・オバディア・シーマンという名前だった。

For a long time I couldn’t make up my mind which of them to take, and they kep’ coming and coming, and I kep’ worrying.

for a long time (長い間) [副] for a long period of time

長い間、私はどちらを選ぶか決めかねていたし、彼らは来続けたし、私は悩み続けた。

Y’see, W.O. was rich—he had a fine place and carried considerable style.

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

style (おしゃれ) [名] a manner of doing something

ほら、W.O.は金持ちだったし、立派な家を持っていて、かなりおしゃれだった。

He was by far the best match.

by far (断然) [副] to a great extent; by a great deal

彼は断然一番の相手だった。

Jog along, black mare.”

jog along (ゆっくり行く) [動] move at a slow, steady pace

ゆっくり行こう、黒い雌馬よ。」

“Why didn’t you marry him?” asked Anne.

「どうして彼と結婚しなかったの?」とアンが尋ねた。

“Well, y’see, he didn’t love me,” answered Mrs. Skinner, solemnly.

「そうね、ほら、彼は私を愛していなかったのよ」とスキナー夫人は厳かに答えた。

Anne opened her eyes widely and looked at Mrs. Skinner.

アンは目を大きく見開いてスキナー夫人を見た。

But there was not a glint of humor on that lady’s face.

glint (きらめき) [名] a small flash of light

しかし、その女性の顔にはユーモアのきらめきはなかった。

Evidently Mrs. Skinner saw nothing amusing in her own case.

Mrs. Skinner (スキナー夫人) [名] a woman who is married to Mr. Skinner

明らかにスキナー夫人は自分の場合何も面白いとは思っていなかった。

“He’d been a widder-man for three yers, and his sister kept house for him.

widder-man (やもめ男) [名] a man whose wife has died

three yers (3年間) [名] a period of three years

「彼は3年間やもめ男で、妹が家事をしてくれていた。

Then she got married and he just wanted some one to look after his house.

その後彼女は結婚して、彼はただ誰かに家の世話をして欲しかった。

It was worth looking after, too, mind you that.

be worth (価値がある) [動] be worthy of

mind (覚えておく) [動] be careful not to forget

それに、世話をする価値もあったのよ、覚えておいて。

It’s a handsome house.

立派な家よ。

Jog along, black mare.

ゆっくり行こう、黒い雌馬。

As for Thomas, he was poor, and if his house didn’t leak in dry weather it was about all that could be said for it, though it looks kind of pictureaskew.

leak (雨漏り) [名] a hole or crack that allows water or other liquid to pass through

dry weather (乾燥した天候) [名] weather that is not wet

トーマスは貧乏で、彼の家は乾燥した天候の時に雨漏りしないなら、それについて言えることはそれだけだった、でもそれは絵のように歪んで見える。

But, y’see, I loved Thomas, and I didn’t care one red cent for W.O.

でも、ほら、私はトーマスを愛していたし、W.O.のことなんてどうでもよかった。

So I argued it out with myself.

だから私は自分と議論した。

‘Sarah Crowe,’ say I—my first was a Crowe—‘you can marry your rich man if you like but you won’t be happy.

Sarah Crowe (サラ・クロウ) [名] a person's name

Crowe (クロウ) [名] a person's name

「サラ・クロウ」と私は言った、私の最初の夫はクロウだった、「あなたは好きなら金持ちと結婚できるけど、幸せにはなれないよ。

Folks can’t get along together in this world without a little bit of love.

get along (仲良くする) [動] be on good terms

人々は少しの愛がなければこの世で仲良くできない。

You’d just better tie up to Thomas, for he loves you and you love him and nothing else ain’t going to do you.’

tie up (結ばれる) [動] to be in a relationship with someone

nothing else (他に何も) [名] no other thing

あなたはトーマスと結ばれる方がいいよ、彼はあなたを愛しているし、あなたも彼を愛しているし、それ以外にあなたにできることは何もないよ。」

Jog along, black mare.

ゆっくり走れ、黒い雌馬。

So I told Thomas I’d take him.

だから私はトーマスに彼を連れて行くと言った。

All the time I was getting ready I never dared drive past W.O.’s place for fear the sight of that fine house of his would put me in the swithers again.

get ready (準備をする) [動] prepare oneself for something

drive past (通り過ぎる) [動] go past in a vehicle

put (迷わせる) [動] cause to be in a specified state

swither (迷い) [名] a state of uncertainty about what to do

準備をしている間ずっと、私はW.O.の家のそばを通り過ぎようとはしなかった。彼の立派な家を見たら、また迷ってしまうのではないかと恐れたからだ。

But now I never think of it at all, and I’m just that comfortable and happy with Thomas.

でも今はそんなことは全く考えないし、トーマスといるととても心地よくて幸せだ。

Jog along, black mare.”

ゆっくり走れ、黒い雌馬。」

“How did William Obadiah take it?” queried Anne.

William Obadiah (ウィリアム・オバディア) [名] a person's name

「ウィリアム・オバディアはどう受け止めたの?」とアンが尋ねた。

“Oh, he rumpussed a bit.

rumpus (騒ぎ) [名] a noisy disturbance or commotion

「ああ、彼は少し騒ぎ立てたよ。

But he’s going to see a skinny old maid in Millersville now, and I guess she’ll take him fast enough.

skinny (やせっぽちの) [形] very thin

fast enough (すぐに) [副] quickly enough

でも彼は今ミラーズビルのやせっぽちの老嬢に会いに行くところだし、彼女ならすぐに彼を受け入れるだろうと思うよ。

She’ll make him a better wife than his first did.

彼女は彼の最初の妻よりも良い妻になるだろうよ。

W.O. never wanted to marry her.

W.O. (ウィリアム・オバディア) [名] William Obadiah

ウィリアム・オバディアは彼女と結婚したくなかったんだ。

He just asked her to marry him ’cause his father wanted him to, never dreaming but that she’d say ‘no.’

彼は父親がそうしろと言ったから彼女に結婚を申し込んだだけで、彼女が「いいえ」と言うなんて夢にも思っていなかったんだ。

But mind you, she said ‘yes.’

mind (でもね) [間] used to introduce a statement that is surprising or unexpected

でもね、彼女は「はい」と言ったのよ。

There was a predicament for you.

困ったことになったよ。

Jog along, black mare.

ゆっくり行こう、黒い雌馬。

She was a great housekeeper, but most awful mean.

彼女は家事には優れていたが、とても意地悪だった。

She wore the same bonnet for eighteen years.

bonnet (ボンネット) [名] a woman's or child's hat that is tied under the chin

eighteen years (18年間) [名] a period of time lasting for 18 years

彼女は18年間同じボンネットをかぶっていた。

Then she got a new one and W.O. met her on the road and didn’t know her.

その後、彼女は新しいボンネットを買ったのだが、W.O.が道で彼女に会っても彼女だとは分からなかった。

Jog along, black mare.

ゆっくり行こう、黒い雌馬。

I feel that I’d a narrer escape.

narrer (危機一髪の) [形] very close; very narrow

危機一髪だったと思う。

I might have married him and been most awful miserable, like my poor cousin, Jane Ann.

poor (かわいそう) [形] deserving of pity or sympathy

Jane Ann (ジェーン・アン) [名] a female name

彼と結婚して、私のかわいそうないとこ、ジェーン・アンのように、とても惨めになっていたかもしれない。

Jane Ann married a rich man she didn’t care anything about, and she hasn’t the life of a dog.

ジェーン・アンは、彼女が全く気にも留めない金持ちと結婚して、犬のような生活を送っている。

She come to see me last week and says, says she, ‘Sarah Skinner, I envy you.

Sarah Skinner (サラ・スキナー) [名] a person's name

envy (うらやむ) [動] feel envious of

彼女は先週私に会いに来て、「サラ・スキナー、あなたをうらやましく思うよ。

I’d rather live in a little hut on the side of the road with a man I was fond of than in my big house with the one I’ve got.’

hut (小屋) [名] a small, simple, often crudely built dwelling

side (道端) [名] the part of a surface that is not the top, bottom, front, or back

私は、この大きな家で今の夫と暮らすよりも、道端の小さな小屋で好きな男性と暮らす方がましだよ」と言った。

Jane Ann’s man ain’t such a bad sort, nuther, though he’s so contrary that he wears his fur coat when the thermometer’s at ninety.

such a bad sort (それほど悪い人ではない) [名] a person who is not very bad

nuther (~も) [接] neither

so contrary (とても気まぐれで) [形] very different from what is usual or expected

thermometer (温度計) [名] an instrument for measuring temperature

ninety (90度) [名] the cardinal number that is the product of nine and ten

ジェーン・アンの夫も、それほど悪い人ではないんだけど、とても気まぐれで、温度計が90度でも毛皮のコートを着ているのよ。

The only way to git him to do anything is to coax him to do the opposite.

the only way (唯一の方法) [名] the one and only method

git (させる) [動] cause to be in a specified state

coax (説得する) [動] persuade someone to do something by talking to them in a gentle and friendly way

opposite (反対) [形] being the other of a pair of things of a contrary nature or quality

彼に何かをさせる唯一の方法は、彼に反対のことをするように説得することだ。

But there ain’t any love to smooth things down and it’s a poor way of living.

smooth down (円滑に進める) [動] make something go more easily or smoothly

でも、物事を円滑に進めるための愛情はないし、それは貧しい生き方だ。

Jog along, black mare.

ゆっくり歩け、黒い雌馬。

There’s Janet’s place in the hollow—‘Wayside,’ she calls it.

くぼみにジャネットの家があるよ。彼女は「道端」と呼んでいる。

Quite pictureaskew, ain’t it?

askew (歪む) [形] not in a straight or level position; crooked

かなり絵に描いたように歪んでるよね?

I guess you’ll be glad to git out of this, with all them mail bags jamming round you.”

git out of (出る) [動] leave

jam (ぎゅうぎゅう詰め) [動] pack tightly

郵便袋が周りにぎゅうぎゅう詰めになってるから、ここから出られて嬉しいだろうね」

“Yes, but I have enjoyed my drive with you very much,” said Anne sincerely.

very much (とても) [副] to a great extent or degree

sincerely (心から) [副] in a sincere manner

「そうですね、でもあなたとのドライブはとても楽しかったです」とアンは心から言った。

“Git away now!” said Mrs. Skinner, highly flattered.

git away (やめてよ) [動] go away

flattered (喜んで) [形] pleased or satisfied

「もう、やめてよ」とスキナー夫人は大いに喜んで言った。

“Wait till I tell Thomas that.

「トーマスにそれを言うまで待って。

He always feels dretful tickled when I git a compliment.

tickle (くすぐったい) [形] causing a tingling sensation

私が褒められると、彼はいつもとてもくすぐったい気持ちになる。

Jog along, black mare.

ゆっくり歩け、黒い雌馬。

Well, here we are.

we (私たち) [代] I and another or others

are (いる) [動] be present

さあ、着いたよ。

I hope you’ll git on well in the school, miss.

git on (うまくやる) [動] make progress; get along

miss (お嬢さん) [名] a young, unmarried woman

学校でうまくやれるといいですね、お嬢さん。

There’s a short cut to it through the ma’sh back of Janet’s. If you take that way be awful keerful.

take (通る) [動] follow (a particular route)

keerful (気をつけなさい) [形] taking care to avoid harm or damage

ジャネットの家の裏の沼地を通る近道がある。もしそっちを通るなら、とても気をつけなさい。

If you once got stuck in that black mud you’d be sucked right down and never seen or heard tell of again till the day of judgment, like Adam Palmer’s cow.

get stuck (はまる) [動] be unable to move or progress

black mud (黒い泥) [名] a mixture of water and soil that is dark in color

be sucked (吸い込まれる) [動] be pulled or drawn into something

right down (下に) [副] to a lower place or position

day of judgment (最後の審判の日) [名] the time when God will judge all people

Adam Palmer's cow (アダム・パーマーの牛) [名] a cow that belonged to Adam Palmer

一度あの黒い泥にはまってしまったら、吸い込まれて、アダム・パーマーの牛のように、最後の審判の日まで二度と姿を見ることも、話を聞くこともできない。

Jog along, black mare.”

ゆっくり行こう、黒い雌馬よ。」

Chapter XXXI: Anne to Philippa

Philippa (フィリパ) [名] a friend of Anne

第31章: アンからフィリパへ

“Anne Shirley to Philippa Gordon, greeting.

Philippa Gordon (フィリパ・ゴードン) [名] a friend of Anne's

「アン・シャーリーからフィリパ・ゴードンへ、ご挨拶。

“Well-beloved, it’s high time I was writing you.

well-beloved (愛する) [形] greatly loved

「愛する友よ、あなたに手紙を書くべき時が来た。

Here am I, installed once more as a country ‘schoolma’am’ at Valley Road, boarding at ‘Wayside,’ the home of Miss Janet Sweet.

Wayside (ウェイサイド) [名] the side of a road

私はこちらで、再びヴァレー・ロードの田舎の「女教師」として落ち着き、ジャネット・スウィートさんの家「ウェイサイド」に下宿しています。

Janet is a dear soul and very nicelooking;

nice-looking (美人) [形] having a pleasing appearance

ジャネットさんはとても優しい人で、とても美人です。

tall, but not over-tall; stoutish, yet with a certain restraint of outline suggestive of a thrifty soul who is not going to be overlavish even in the matter of avoirdupois.

over-tall (高すぎる) [形] too tall

stoutish (太め) [形] somewhat stout

restraint (抑制) [名] a measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control or within limits

suggestive (思わせる) [形] tending to suggest

thrifty (倹約家) [形] using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully

overlavish (過度に贅沢) [形] excessively lavish

matter (面) [名] a situation or state of affairs

背は高いが、高すぎず、太めだが、体重の面でも過度に贅沢をしない倹約家を思わせる、ある程度抑制された輪郭をしている。

She has a knot of soft, crimpy, brown hair with a thread of gray in it, a sunny face with rosy cheeks, and big, kind eyes as blue as forget-me-nots.

crimpy (縮れた) [形] having a wavy or curly texture

sunny (明るい) [形] bright with sunlight

forget-me-not (忘れな草) [名] a plant with bright blue flowers

彼女は、柔らかく縮れた茶色の髪に灰色の筋が入り、バラ色の頬をした明るい顔をしており、忘れな草のような青い大きな優しい目をしています。

Moreover, she is one of those delightful, old-fashioned cooks who don’t care a bit if they ruin your digestion as long as they can give you feasts of fat things.

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

old-fashioned (昔ながらの) [形] of a style or type formerly in vogue

cook (料理人) [名] a person who prepares and cooks food

ruin (壊す) [動] damage or destroy something

digestion (消化器官) [名] the process of breaking down food into components that the body can absorb

その上、彼女は、脂っこいものをたらふく食べさせさえすれば、消化器官を壊してもかまわないという、あの愉快な昔ながらの料理人の一人だ。

“I like her; and she likes me—principally, it seems, because she had a sister named Anne who died young.

「彼女は好きだ。彼女も私を好きだ。主な理由は、彼女には若くして亡くなったアンという妹がいたらしい。

“‘I’m real glad to see you,’ she said briskly, when I landed in her yard.

be glad to see (会えて嬉しい) [動] be happy to see

land (着く) [動] arrive at a place

「会えて本当に嬉しいよ」と彼女は私が庭に着くと元気よく言った。

‘My, you don’t look a mite like I expected.

expect (想像する) [動] to think that something will happen or that someone will do something

「あら、想像していたものとはちっとも違うよね。

I was sure you’d be dark—my sister Anne was dark.

dark (色黒) [形] having a dark complexion

きっと色黒だと思っていたのよ。私の妹のアンは色黒だったから。

And here you’re redheaded!’

be redheaded (赤毛だ) [動] have red hair

ところが赤毛だなんて!」

“For a few minutes I thought I wasn’t going to like Janet as much as I had expected at first sight.

at first sight (最初に) [名] the first time someone sees something or someone

「数分間、私はジャネットを最初に期待したほど好きにはなれないだろうと思った。

Then I reminded myself that I really must be more sensible than to be prejudiced against any one simply because she called my hair red.

prejudice (偏見) [名] a preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience

それから、私は、髪の毛を赤毛と呼んだというだけで誰かを偏見の目で見るようなことはせず、もっと分別を持たなければならないと自分に言い聞かせた。

Probably the word ‘auburn’ was not in Janet’s vocabulary at all.

vocabulary (語彙) [名] the body of words used in a language or in a particular book or branch of knowledge

おそらく「赤褐色」という言葉はジャネットの語彙には全くなかったのだろう。

“‘Wayside’ is a dear sort of little spot.

「ウェイサイドは素敵な小さな場所よ。

The house is small and white, set down in a delightful little hollow that drops away from the road.

set down (ある) [動] to put something in a place

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

drop away (離れる) [動] to become less or smaller

家は小さくて白く、道から離れた小さな窪地にある。

Between road and house is an orchard and flower-garden all mixed up together.

flower-garden (花畑) [名] a garden where flowers are grown

mix up (混在する) [動] combine or be combined in a confused or disordered way

道と家の間には果樹園と花畑が混在している。

The front door walk is bordered with quahog clam-shells—‘cow-hawks,’ Janet calls them;

walk (道) [名] a journey on foot

border (縁取る) [動] form a border around

quahog clam-shells (ホッキ貝の殻) [名] the shell of a large edible clam

玄関までの道はホッキ貝の殻で縁取られている。ジャネットはそれを「カウホーク」と呼んでいる。

there is Virginia Creeper over the porch and moss on the roof.

Virginia Creeper (バージニアクリーパー) [名] a woody vine native to eastern North America

ポーチにはバージニアクリーパーが、屋根には苔が生えている。

My room is a neat little spot ‘off the parlor’—just big enough for the bed and me.

my room (私の部屋) [名] the room where I live

off (外) [前] away from

私の部屋は「客間の外」にある小さなきれいな場所で、ベッドと私を入れるのに十分な大きさだ。

Over the head of my bed there is a picture of Robby Burns standing at Highland Mary’s grave, shadowed by an enormous weeping willow tree.

over the head of (頭上に) [前] above the head of

Robby Burns (ロビー・バーンズ) [名] a Scottish poet

Highland Mary (ハイランド・メアリー) [名] a Scottish woman

shadow (木陰) [名] comparative darkness and coolness caused by shelter from direct sunlight

weeping willow (シダレヤナギ) [名] a willow with long, drooping branches

ベッドの頭の上には、巨大なシダレヤナギの木陰でハイランド・メアリーの墓に立つロビー・バーンズの絵がある。

Robby’s face is so lugubrious that it is no wonder I have bad dreams.

lugubrious (悲しげな) [形] mournful, dismal, or gloomy

ロビーの顔はとても悲しげなので、私が悪い夢を見るのも不思議ではない。

Why, the first night I was here I dreamed I couldn’t laugh.

なぜか、ここに来た最初の夜、私は笑えない夢を見た。

“The parlor is tiny and neat.

neat (きれい) [形] clean and tidy

「客間は小さくてきれいだ。

Its one window is so shaded by a huge willow that the room has a grotto-like effect of emerald gloom.

grotto (洞窟) [名] a small cave, especially an artificial one in a garden

emerald (エメラルド) [名] a green precious stone

1つの窓は巨大な柳の木陰になっているので、部屋はエメラルド色の洞窟のような効果がある。

There are wonderful tidies on the chairs, and gay mats on the floor, and books and cards carefully arranged on a round table, and vases of dried grass on the mantel-piece.

mantel-piece (マントルピース) [名] a shelf above a fireplace

椅子には素晴らしいカバーがかかり、床には派手なマットが敷かれ、丸いテーブルには本やカードが丁寧に並べられ、マントルピースにはドライフラワーの花瓶が置かれている。

Between the vases is a cheerful decoration of preserved coffin plates—five in all, pertaining respectively to Janet’s father and mother, a brother, her sister Anne, and a hired man who died here once!

vase (花瓶) [名] a container used to hold flowers or other plants

plate (プレート) [名] a flat dish on which food is served

花瓶の間には、保存された棺桶のプレートの陽気な装飾があり、全部で5つあり、それぞれジャネットの父と母、兄弟、彼女の妹アン、そしてかつてここで亡くなった雇われ人のものである。

If I go suddenly insane some of these days ‘know all men by these presents’ that those coffin-plates have caused it.

go insane (狂ったようになる) [動] become crazy

these days (この頃) [名] the present time

もし私がこの頃突然狂ったようになったら、その棺桶のプレートが原因であることを「このプレゼントですべての人に知らせよ」。

“But it’s all delightful and I said so.

「でも、すべてが楽しいし、そう言ったよ。

Janet loved me for it, just as she detested poor Esther because Esther had said so much shade was unhygienic and had objected to sleeping on a feather bed.

unhygienic (不衛生な) [形] dirty and likely to cause disease

object to (反対する) [動] be opposed to; disapprove of

ジャネットは、エスターがあまり日陰は不衛生だと言って羽毛のベッドで寝ることに反対したためにエスターが嫌いになったのと同じように、私を愛してくれた。

Now, I glory in feather-beds, and the more unhygienic and feathery they are the more I glory.

feather-bed (羽毛のベッド) [名] a bed with a mattress filled with feathers

feathery (羽毛の多い) [形] having or covered with feathers

今、私は羽毛のベッドに栄光を感じ、不衛生で羽毛が多いほど栄光を感じる。

Janet says it is such a comfort to see me eat;

ジャネットは私が食べるのを見るのは本当に慰めになると言う。

she had been so afraid I would be like Miss Haythorne, who wouldn’t eat anything but fruit and hot water for breakfast and tried to make Janet give up frying things.

be like (~のようになる) [動] resemble

Miss Haythorne (ヘイソーンさん) [名] a person's name

wouldn't eat (食べない) [動] refuse to eat

but (以外は) [接] except

fruit (果物) [名] the sweet and fleshy product of a tree or other plant that contains seed and can be eaten as food

hot water (お湯) [名] water that has been heated

frying (揚げ物) [名] the cooking of food in hot fat

彼女は私がヘイソーンさんのようになってしまうのではないかと心配していた。ヘイソーンさんは朝食に果物とお湯以外は何も食べず、ジャネットに揚げ物をやめさせようとした。

Esther is really a dear girl, but she is rather given to fads.

fad (流行) [名] a temporary fashion, notion, manner of conduct, etc., especially one followed enthusiastically by a group

エスターは本当に愛すべき少女だが、どちらかというと流行に流されやすい。

The trouble is that she hasn’t enough imagination and HAS a tendency to indigestion.

問題は彼女が十分な想像力を持たず、消化不良の傾向があることだ。

“Janet told me I could have the use of the parlor when any young men called!

have the use of (使ってもいい) [動] be allowed to use

「ジャネットは若い男性が訪ねてきたら応接室を使ってもいいと言ってくれたの!

I don’t think there are many to call.

訪ねてくる人はあまりいないと思うけど。

I haven’t seen a young man in Valley Road yet, except the next-door hired boy—Sam Toliver, a very tall, lank, tow-haired youth.

next-door (隣の) [形] in or at the next house or building

Sam Toliver (サム・トリバー) [名] a person's name

very tall (とても背が高い) [形] of great height

lank (痩せている) [形] thin and bony

隣の家の雇われ少年、サム・トリバー以外に、バレーロードで若い男性を見たことがないよ。とても背が高くて、痩せていて、髪の毛が黄色い青年よ。

He came over one evening recently and sat for an hour on the garden fence, near the front porch where Janet and I were doing fancy-work.

garden fence (庭の塀) [名] a fence that encloses a garden

fancy-work (手芸) [名] ornamental needlework

彼は最近、ある夕方やってきて、ジャネットと私が手芸をしていた玄関ポーチの近くの庭の塀に1時間ほど座っていたよ。

The only remarks he volunteered in all that time were, ‘Hev a peppermint, miss!

volunteer (自発的に言う) [動] say or do something of one's own free will

remark (言葉) [名] a comment or observation

その間彼が自発的に言った言葉は「ペパーミントどうぞ、お嬢さん!

Dew now-fine thing for cararrh, peppermints,’ and, ‘Powerful lot o’ jump-grasses round here ternight.

dew (露) [名] water droplets that form on cool surfaces at night

cararrh (風邪) [名] a cold

powerful (いっぱい) [形] having great power or strength

jump-grass (バッタ) [名] a grasshopper

round (辺り) [前] near or surrounding

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

風邪にいいんですよ、ペパーミントは」と「今夜はここら辺にバッタがいっぱいいるな」だけだった。

Yep.’

yep (うん) [間] yes

うん」だけだった。

“But there is a love affair going on here.

love affair (恋愛) [名] a romantic relationship between two people

「でも、恋愛は進行中よ。

It seems to be my fortune to be mixed up, more or less actively, with elderly love affairs.

be mixed up (巻き込まれる) [動] be involved in something complicated or confusing

actively (盛んに) [副] in a way that involves a lot of energy or effort

私の運命は、多かれ少なかれ、年配者の恋愛に巻き込まれることらしい。

Mr. and Mrs. Irving always say that I brought about their marriage.

bring about (実現させる) [動] cause to happen

アーヴィング夫妻はいつも、私が二人の結婚を実現させたと言う。

Mrs. Stephen Clark of Carmody persists in being most grateful to me for a suggestion which somebody else would probably have made if I hadn’t.

Mrs. Stephen Clark (スティーブン・クラーク夫人) [名] the wife of Stephen Clark

grateful (感謝している) [形] feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness

カーモディのスティーブン・クラーク夫人は、私がしなかったとしても誰か他の誰かがしたであろう提案に対して、私に最も感謝し続けている。

I do really think, though, that Ludovic Speed would never have got any further along than placid courtship if I had not helped him and Theodora Dix out.

along (進む) [副] forward or onward

courtship (求愛) [名] the act of wooing; the act of seeking the affections of a woman with a view to marriage

でも、私がルドヴィック・スピードとセオドラ・ディックスを助けなかったら、彼は穏やかな求愛以上には進まなかっただろうと本当に思っている。

“In the present affair I am only a passive spectator.

present (今回の) [形] existing or occurring now

affair (件) [名] a matter of business or public concern

passive (受け身の) [形] not active or energetic

spectator (観客) [名] a person who watches an event

「今回の件では、私はただの受け身の観客に過ぎない。

I’ve tried once to help things along and made an awful mess of it.

help along (進展させる) [動] make progress

mess (混乱) [名] a state of confusion or disorder

一度、物事を進展させようとしたことがあるが、ひどい混乱を招いてしまった。

So I shall not meddle again.

meddle (干渉する) [動] interfere in something that is not your concern

だから、もう干渉はしない。

I’ll tell you all about it when we meet.”

会ったら全部話すよ」

Chapter XXXII: Tea with Mrs. Douglas

Douglas (ダグラス) [名] a Scottish clan

第32章: ダグラス夫人とお茶

On the first Thursday night of Anne’s sojourn in Valley Road Janet asked her to go to prayer-meeting.

on the first Thursday night (最初の木曜日の夜) [名] the night of the first Thursday

Anne's sojourn (アンの滞在) [名] Anne's stay

アンがヴァレー・ロードに滞在して最初の木曜日の夜、ジャネットは祈祷会に誘った。

Janet blossomed out like a rose to attend that prayer-meeting.

blossom out (着飾る) [動] to dress up

ジャネットは祈祷会に出席するためにバラのように着飾った。

She wore a pale-blue, pansy-sprinkled muslin dress with more ruffles than one would ever have supposed economical Janet could be guilty of, and a white leghorn hat with pink roses and three ostrich feathers on it.

pale-blue (淡いブルーの) [形] of a light shade of blue

sprinkle (散りばめられた) [動] scatter or throw in small drops or particles

ruffle (フリル) [名] a strip of fabric gathered or pleated on one edge

economical (倹約家の) [形] using money or resources carefully and without waste

guilty (着るとは思えない) [形] having committed a specified or implied offense

ostrich (ダチョウ) [名] a large flightless bird native to Africa

彼女は淡いブルーの、パンジーの散りばめられたモスリンのドレスを着ていたが、それは倹約家のジャネットが着るとは思えないほどフリルが多く、ピンクのバラと三本のダチョウの羽のついた白いレグホーン帽子をかぶっていた。

Anne felt quite amazed.

amazed (驚いた) [形] filled with wonder or astonishment

アンは驚いた。

Later on, she found out Janet’s motive in so arraying herself—a motive as old as Eden.

later on (後になって) [副] at a later time

後になって、アンはジャネットがそんなに着飾った動機を知った。それはエデンの園以来の古い動機だった。

Valley Road prayer-meetings seemed to be essentially feminine.

ヴァレー・ロードの祈祷会は基本的に女性のものらしい。

There were thirty-two women present, two half-grown boys, and one solitary man, beside the minister.

thirty-two (三十二) [数] 32

present (出席者) [名] a person who is present

half-grown (半人前の) [形] not fully grown

solitary (たった一人の) [形] being or done without others

出席者は三十二人の女性と、二人の半人前の少年と、牧師を除いてたった一人の男性だった。

Anne found herself studying this man.

study (じろじろと見る) [動] to read and understand something

アンは思わずこの男性をじろじろと見てしまった。

He was not handsome or young or graceful;

彼はハンサムでも若くも優雅でもなかった。

he had remarkably long legs—so long that he had to keep them coiled up under his chair to dispose of them—and he was stoop-shouldered.

remarkably (驚くほど) [副] to a noticeable degree

dispose (収める) [動] arrange or place in a particular way

stoop-shouldered (猫背) [形] having a forward-curving upper back

彼は驚くほど足が長く、あまりに長いので椅子の下にぐるぐる巻きにして収めなければならなかったし、猫背だった。

His hands were big, his hair wanted barbering, and his moustache was unkempt.

be big (大きい) [動] of great size or extent

barbering (散髪) [名] the business or occupation of a barber

moustache (口ひげ) [名] hair growing on the upper lip

be unkempt (ぼさぼさである) [動] not neat or tidy

彼の手は大きく、髪は散髪が必要で、口ひげはぼさぼさだった。

But Anne thought she liked his face;

しかしアンは彼の顔が好きだと思った。

it was kind and honest and tender;

それは優しく、正直で、優しかった。

there was something else in it, too—just what, Anne found it hard to define.

そこには何か他のものもあったが、アンにはそれが何なのか定義しにくいものだった。

She finally concluded that this man had suffered and been strong, and it had been made manifest in his face.

彼女はついに、この男は苦しみ、強く、それが彼の顔に現れていると結論を下した。

There was a sort of patient, humorous endurance in his expression which indicated that he would go to the stake if need be, but would keep on looking pleasant until he really had to begin squirming.

patient (忍耐強い) [形] able to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious

endurance (忍耐) [名] the ability to sustain an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way

go to the stake (火刑台に上がる) [動] be burned at the stake

look pleasant (愛想よくする) [動] appear friendly and approachable

squirm (身悶えする) [動] wriggle or twist the body about, as in discomfort or embarrassment

彼の表情には、必要ならば火刑台に上がる覚悟はあるが、本当に身悶え始めるまでは愛想よくしていようという、忍耐強くユーモラスな忍耐のようなものがあった。

When prayer-meeting was over this man came up to Janet and said,

come up to (近寄る) [動] to approach someone or something

祈祷会が終わると、この男はジャネットのところに来て言った。

“May I see you home, Janet?”

see (送る) [動] accompany someone to a place

「ジャネット、家まで送ってもいいかな?」

Janet took his arm—“as primly and shyly as if she were no more than sixteen, having her first escort home,”

no more than (ならない) [副] only

sixteen (16歳) [名] the cardinal number that is the sum of fifteen and one

escort (送る) [動] accompany as an escort

ジャネットは彼の腕をとった。「まるで16歳にもならない少女が初めて家まで送ってもらうかのように、上品に、そして恥ずかしそうに」

Anne told the girls at Patty’s Place later on.

later on (後で) [副] at a later time; afterwards

アンは後でパティの家で少女たちに話した。

“Miss Shirley, permit me to introduce Mr. Douglas,” she said stiffly.

Mr. Douglas (ダグラスさん) [名] a title used before the surname of a man

stiffly (堅苦しく) [副] in a formal or awkward manner

「シャーリーさん、ダグラスさんをご紹介しましょう」と彼女は堅苦しく言った。

Mr. Douglas nodded and said, “I was looking at you in prayer-meeting, miss, and thinking what a nice little girl you were.”

ダグラスさんはうなずいて言った。「祈祷会であなたを見ていたんですよ、お嬢さん。なんて素敵な少女だろうと思っていました」

Such a speech from ninety-nine people out of a hundred would have annoyed Anne bitterly;

ninety-nine (99人) [名] the number 99

annoy (腹を立てる) [動] to cause slight anger or irritation in

bitterly (ひどく) [副] in a way that is very severe or intense

100人中99人がこんなことを言ったら、アンはひどく腹を立てただろう。

but the way in which Mr. Douglas said it made her feel that she had received a very real and pleasing compliment.

pleasing (うれしい) [形] giving or capable of giving joy or pleasure

しかし、ダグラスさんの言い方から、アンは心からうれしいお世辞を言われたと感じた。

She smiled appreciatively at him and dropped obligingly behind on the moonlit road.

appreciatively (感謝して) [副] in a grateful way

drop (下がる) [動] to move or cause to move to a lower position

obligingly (素直に) [副] in a willing and helpful manner

アンは感謝の笑みを浮かべて、月明かりの道で素直に後ろに下がった。

So Janet had a beau!

have a beau (恋人がいる) [動] have a boyfriend or girlfriend

ジャネットには恋人がいたのだ!

Anne was delighted.

be delighted (喜ぶ) [動] be very pleased

アンは喜んだ。

Janet would make a paragon of a wife—cheery, economical, tolerant, and a very queen of cooks.

make a paragon of (模範になる) [動] be a perfect example of

economical (経済的な) [形] using or involving little money or resources

tolerant (寛容な) [形] willing to accept behavior and beliefs that are different from your own

ジャネットは妻の模範になるだろう。陽気で、経済的で、寛容で、料理の達人だ。

It would be a flagrant waste on Nature’s part to keep her a permanent old maid.

permanent (永遠に) [形] lasting forever

彼女を永遠に独身のままにしておくことは大自然の側の甚だしい無駄である。

“John Douglas asked me to take you up to see his mother,” said Janet the next day.

John Douglas (ジョン・ダグラス) [名] a character in the story

「ジョン・ダグラスがあなたを連れて母に会いに来てくれって」とジャネットが翌日言った。

“She’s bed-rid a lot of the time and never goes out of the house.

bed-rid (寝たきり) [形] confined to bed by illness

a lot of (多くの) [副] many or much; lots of

the time (時間) [名] the space or span of time

「彼女はほとんど寝たきりで、家から出ることはないんです。

But she’s powerful fond of company and always wants to see my boarders.

company (人) [名] a guest or guests

でも、人が好きだから、いつも下宿人を見たがるんです。

Can you go up this evening?”

今夜行ける?」

Anne assented;

アンは承諾した。

but later in the day Mr. Douglas called on his mother’s behalf to invite them up to tea on Saturday evening.

later in the day (その日の後で) [副] at a later time on the same day

on behalf of (代理で) [前] as the representative of

invite (招待する) [動] ask someone to come to an event or to do something

しかし、その日の後で、ダグラス氏が母親の代理で土曜日の夕方にお茶に招待した。

“Oh, why didn’t you put on your pretty pansy dress?” asked Anne, when they left home.

「あら、どうしてあのきれいなパンジーのドレスを着なかったの?」とアンは家を出たときに尋ねた。

It was a hot day, and poor Janet, between her excitement and her heavy black cashmere dress, looked as if she were being broiled alive.

hot day (暑い日) [名] a day when the temperature is high

broil (焼く) [動] cook by direct exposure to radiant heat

暑い日で、かわいそうなジャネットは、興奮と重い黒のカシミヤのドレスのせいで、まるで生きたまま焼かれているかのようだった。

“Old Mrs. Douglas would think it terrible frivolous and unsuitable, I’m afraid.

unsuitable (不適切) [形] not right or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation

「ダグラス老夫人はひどく軽薄で不適切だと思うでしょう、残念ながら。

John likes that dress, though,” she added wistfully.

ジョンはあのドレスが好きなんですけどね」と彼女は物欲しそうに付け加えた。

The old Douglas homestead was half a mile from “Wayside” cresting a windy hill.

half a mile (半マイル) [名] a unit of length equal to 0.5 miles

windy (風の強い) [形] having a lot of wind

ダグラス家の古い農場は「ウェイサイド」から半マイルほど離れた風の強い丘の頂上にあった。

The house itself was large and comfortable, old enough to be dignified, and girdled with maple groves and orchards.

girdle (囲む) [動] to encircle or surround

家自体は大きくて快適で、威厳を感じるくらい古く、カエデの木立と果樹園に囲まれていた。

There were big, trim barns behind it, and everything bespoke prosperity.

bespoke (物語る) [動] be a sign of; indicate

家の後ろには大きくて整った納屋があり、すべてが繁栄を物語っていた。

Whatever the patient endurance in Mr. Douglas’ face had meant it hadn’t, so Anne reflected, meant debts and duns.

patient endurance (忍耐強い表情) [名] the ability to endure something difficult or unpleasant without complaining

debt (借金) [名] something, typically money, that is owed or due

dun (督促) [名] a demand for payment of a debt

ダグラス氏の顔に浮かぶ忍耐強い表情が何を意味していようとも、借金や督促を意味しているわけではないとアンは思った。

John Douglas met them at the door and took them into the sitting-room, where his mother was enthroned in an armchair.

meet (出迎える) [動] come together with someone by chance or arrangement

take (通す) [動] cause to go with oneself

sitting-room (居間) [名] a room in a house for general everyday use

enthrone (どっしりと座る) [動] seat on a throne

armchair (肘掛け椅子) [名] a chair with arms to support the sitter's forearms

ジョン・ダグラスが玄関で出迎え、居間に通した。そこには彼の母親が肘掛け椅子にどっしりと座っていた。

Anne had expected old Mrs. Douglas to be tall and thin, because Mr. Douglas was.

Mrs. Douglas (ダグラス夫人) [名] the wife of Mr. Douglas

アンはダグラス氏がそうだったので、老ダグラス夫人も背が高くて痩せているだろうと予想していた。

Instead, she was a tiny scrap of a woman, with soft pink cheeks, mild blue eyes, and a mouth like a baby’s.

scrap (ひとかけら) [名] a small piece of something

ところが、彼女は柔らかいピンクの頬、穏やかな青い目、赤ちゃんのような口をした、とても小さな女性だった。

Dressed in a beautiful, fashionably-made black silk dress, with a fluffy white shawl over her shoulders, and her snowy hair surmounted by a dainty lace cap, she might have posed as a grandmother doll.

dress (着る) [動] put clothes on

fashionably (流行の) [副] in a way that is fashionable

fluffy (ふわふわの) [形] having or covered with a lot of soft feathers, hair, or fibers

snowy (雪のような) [形] covered with snow

dainty (上品な) [形] very pretty or delicate

pose (ふりをする) [動] assume a particular position in order to be photographed, painted, or drawn

doll (人形) [名] a small model of a person that is used as a toy

美しい、流行の黒い絹のドレスを着て、肩にふわふわの白いショールを羽織り、雪のような髪に上品なレースの帽子をかぶった彼女は、おばあちゃん人形のふりをしていたかもしれない。

“How do you do, Janet dear?” she said sweetly.

how do you do (元気かい) [句] a greeting

sweetly (優しく) [副] in a kind and gentle way

「元気かい、ジャネット?」と彼女は優しく言った。

“I am so glad to see you again, dear.”

「また会えて嬉しいよ」

She put up her pretty old face to be kissed.

put up (差し出す) [動] to offer or present

彼女はキスをするために、かわいらしい老いた顔を差し出した。

“And this is our new teacher.

「そして、これが私たちの新しい先生です。

I’m delighted to meet you.

be delighted (嬉しい) [動] very pleased

お会いできて嬉しいです。

My son has been singing your praises until I’m half jealous, and I’m sure Janet ought to be wholly so.”

son (息子) [名] a male child

sing one's praises (べた褒めする) [動] to praise someone or something very much

ought to (に違いない) [助] should; must

息子があなたのことをべた褒めするので、私は半分嫉妬しているし、ジャネットは完全に嫉妬しているに違いないよ」

Poor Janet blushed, Anne said something polite and conventional, and then everybody sat down and made talk.

make talk (話をする) [動] engage in conversation

かわいそうなジャネットは顔を赤らめ、アンは礼儀正しくありきたりのことを言い、それからみんなが座って話をした。

It was hard work, even for Anne, for nobody seemed at ease except old Mrs. Douglas, who certainly did not find any difficulty in talking.

even for (にとってさえも) [副] to an extreme or excessive degree

at ease (落ち着いている) [形] relaxed and comfortable

any difficulty (何の困難も) [名] a problem or obstacle

in talking (話すことに) [名] the action of speaking

アンにとってさえもそれは大変な仕事だった。なぜなら、話すことに何の困難も感じていない老婦人ダグラス以外は誰も落ち着いていないように見えたからだ。

She made Janet sit by her and stroked her hand occasionally.

by (そばに) [前] near or next to

彼女はジャネットを自分のそばに座らせ、時々彼女の手を撫でた。

Janet sat and smiled, looking horribly uncomfortable in her hideous dress, and John Douglas sat without smiling.

hideous (ひどい) [形] very ugly or unpleasant to look at

ジャネットは座って微笑み、そのひどいドレスを着てひどく居心地が悪そうに見え、ジョン・ダグラスは微笑むことなく座っていた。

At the tea table Mrs. Douglas gracefully asked Janet to pour the tea.

tea table (お茶の席) [名] a table where tea is served

pour (注ぐ) [動] cause to flow in a stream

お茶の席でダグラス夫人は優雅にジャネットにお茶を注ぐように頼んだ。

Janet turned redder than ever but did it.

turn red (赤くなる) [動] become red

ジャネットはこれまで以上に赤くなったが、そうした。

Anne wrote a description of that meal to Stella.

meal (食事) [名] an occasion when food is eaten, typically one of the regular occasions in a day on which a reasonably large amount of food is consumed

アンはその食事の様子をステラに書いた。

“We had cold tongue and chicken and strawberry preserves, lemon pie and tarts and chocolate cake and raisin cookies and pound cake and fruit cake—and a few other things, including more pie—caramel pie, I think it was.

cold tongue (冷たい牛タン) [名] a cold dish made from the tongue of a cow

chicken (チキン) [名] a domestic fowl kept for its eggs or meat

strawberry (イチゴ) [名] a small red fruit with a green stem

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

tart (タルト) [名] a small pie with a fruit or sweet filling

chocolate cake (チョコレートケーキ) [名] a cake made with chocolate

raisin cookie (レーズンクッキー) [名] a cookie made with raisins

pound cake (パウンドケーキ) [名] a rich cake made with a pound each of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour

fruit cake (フルーツケーキ) [名] a cake made with dried fruit

caramel pie (キャラメルパイ) [名] a pie made with caramel

「冷たい牛タンとチキンとイチゴのジャム、レモンパイとタルトとチョコレートケーキとレーズンクッキーとパウンドケーキとフルーツケーキ、それからパイも含めて他にもいくつか、キャラメルパイだったと思う。

After I had eaten twice as much as was good for me, Mrs. Douglas sighed and said she feared she had nothing to tempt my appetite.

as much as (分量) [副] to the extent or degree that

fear (残念だ) [動] be afraid or worried that something bad or unpleasant is likely to happen or be the case

have nothing (何もなくて) [動] not have anything

tempt (そそる) [動] attract or allure

私が自分の分量の2倍食べた後、ダグラス夫人はため息をつき、私の食欲をそそるものが何もなくて残念だと言った。

“‘I’m afraid dear Janet’s cooking has spoiled you for any other,’ she said sweetly.

「ジャネットの料理があなたを甘やかして他の料理が食べられなくなってしまったのではないかと心配です」と彼女は優しく言った。

‘Of course nobody in Valley Road aspires to rival her.

「もちろん、バレーロードでは誰も彼女に張り合おうとは思いません。

Won’t you have another piece of pie, Miss Shirley?

pie (パイ) [名] a baked dish of fruit, or meat and vegetables, typically with a top and base of pastry

Miss (さん) [名] a title used before the surname or full name of an unmarried woman

シャーリーさん、パイをもう一つ召し上がりませんか?

You haven’t eaten anything.’

ほとんど何も召し上がっていませんよ」

“Stella, I had eaten a helping of tongue and one of chicken, three biscuits, a generous allowance of preserves, a piece of pie, a tart, and a square of chocolate cake!”

biscuit (ビスケット) [名] a small, flat, usually round cake of bread leavened with baking powder or soda and often sweetened

「ステラ、私は牛タンを一切れ、チキンを一切れ、ビスケットを三つ、ジャムをたっぷり、パイを一切れ、タルトを一切れ、チョコレートケーキを四角く切ったものを一切れ食べたのよ!」

After tea Mrs. Douglas smiled benevolently and told John to take “dear Janet” out into the garden and get her some roses.

after tea (お茶の後) [名] after drinking tea

benevolently (慈悲深く) [副] in a kind and generous way

John (ジョン) [名] a male given name

take (連れ出す) [動] to carry or bring with oneself

get (摘む) [動] to receive as a return

お茶の後、ダグラス夫人は慈悲深く微笑んで、ジョンに「愛するジャネット」を庭に連れ出してバラを摘んであげるように言った。

“Miss Shirley will keep me company while you are out—won’t you?” she said plaintively.

keep company (付き合う) [動] spend time with someone

while (間) [名] a period of time

plaintively (悲しげに) [副] in a sad or mournful way

「シャーリーさんがあなたがいない間、私に付き合ってくれるよね?」と彼女は悲しげに言った。

She settled down in her armchair with a sigh.

settle down (腰を下ろす) [動] sit down

彼女はため息をつきながら肘掛け椅子に腰を下ろした。

“I am a very frail old woman, Miss Shirley.

frail (弱い) [形] physically weak

「私はとても弱い老婦人なのよ、シャーリーさん。

For over twenty years I’ve been a great sufferer.

for over (以上) [前] more than

twenty years (20年) [名] a period of 20 years

great sufferer (ひどい苦しみ) [名] a person who suffers greatly

20年以上も私はひどい苦しみを味わってきたの。

For twenty long, weary years I’ve been dying by inches.”

for twenty long, weary years (20年という長く退屈な年月の間) [名] for a period of twenty years

die by inches (少しずつ死にかける) [動] to die slowly and gradually

20年という長く退屈な年月の間、私は少しずつ死にかけていたのよ。」

“How painful!” said Anne, trying to be sympathetic and succeeding only in feeling idiotic.

succeed (感じる) [動] achieve a goal or objective

idiotic (馬鹿げた) [形] extremely stupid or foolish

「なんて辛いことでしょう!」とアンは同情しようとしたが、ただ自分が馬鹿げたことを言っていると感じただけだった。

“There have been scores of nights when they’ve thought I could never live to see the dawn,” went on Mrs. Douglas solemnly.

There have been (何度もあった) [動] have existed or occurred

they've (彼らは) [代] people in general

thought (思う) [動] have as one's opinion

could never (決してできない) [動] be unable to

to see (まで) [動] perceive with the eyes

the dawn (夜明け) [名] the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise

went on (続けた) [動] continue

「私が夜明けまで生きられないと思った夜が何度もあったのよ」とダグラス夫人は厳かに続けた。

“Nobody knows what I’ve gone through—nobody can know but myself.

go through (遭う) [動] experience

「私がどんな目に遭ってきたか誰も知らないよ。私以外に誰も知ることはできないの。

Well, it can’t last very much longer now.

very much (あまり) [副] to a great extent; very

longer (長く) [形] having a great or greater than average length

でも、もうあまり長くは続かないよ。

My weary pilgrimage will soon be over, Miss Shirley.

weary (長い) [形] feeling or showing extreme tiredness

私の長い巡礼の旅ももうすぐ終わります、シャーリーさん。

It is a great comfort to me that John will have such a good wife to look after him when his mother is gone—a great comfort, Miss Shirley.”

ジョンが母親がいなくなった後も彼の面倒を見てくれる良い妻を得ることは、私にとって大きな慰めです。シャーリーさん、本当に大きな慰めです」

“Janet is a lovely woman,” said Anne warmly.

warmly (熱く) [副] in a warm manner

「ジャネットは素敵な女性です」とアンは熱く言った。

“Lovely! A beautiful character,” assented Mrs. Douglas.

beautiful (素晴らしい) [形] very pleasing to the senses or the mind

「素敵です! 素晴らしい人格です」とダグラス夫人は同意した。

“And a perfect housekeeper—something I never was.

「そして完璧な主婦です。私にはできなかったことです。

My health would not permit it, Miss Shirley.

私の健康がそれを許さなかったのです、シャーリーさん。

I am indeed thankful that John has made such a wise choice.

choice (選択) [名] the act of choosing or selecting

ジョンがそのような賢い選択をしたことには本当に感謝しています。

I hope and believe that he will be happy.

彼が幸せになることを望み、信じています。

He is my only son, Miss Shirley, and his happiness lies very near my heart.”

only son (一人息子) [名] a man's only male child

彼は私の一人息子です、シャーリーさん、そして彼の幸せは私の心のすぐそばにあります。」

“Of course,” said Anne stupidly.

stupidly (ぼんやりと) [副] in a foolish manner

「もちろん」とアンはぼんやりと言った。

For the first time in her life she was stupid.

be stupid (ぼんやりしている) [動] lacking intelligence or common sense

彼女は生まれて初めてぼんやりしていた。

Yet she could not imagine why.

それでも彼女はなぜか想像できなかった。

She seemed to have absolutely nothing to say to this sweet, smiling, angelic old lady who was patting her hand so kindly.

angelic (天使のような) [形] of or relating to angels

kindly (優しく) [副] in a kind manner

彼女は、とても優しく彼女の手を撫でているこの優しく微笑む天使のような老婦人に何も言うことがないようだった。

“Come and see me soon again, dear Janet,” said Mrs. Douglas lovingly, when they left.

come and see (会いに来る) [動] visit

lovingly (愛情を込めて) [副] in a loving manner

「またすぐに会いに来てね、親愛なるジャネット」とダグラス夫人は彼らが去るときに愛情を込めて言った。

“You don’t come half often enough.

「あなたは十分な頻度で来ない。

But then I suppose John will be bringing you here to stay all the time one of these days.”

でも、そのうちジョンがあなたをここに連れてきて、ずっとここにいるようになると思うよ」

Anne, happening to glance at John Douglas, as his mother spoke, gave a positive start of dismay.

happen to (たまたま) [動] occur by chance

アンは、ジョン・ダグラスの母親が話しているときに、たまたま彼をちらっと見て、明らかに狼狽し始めた。

He looked as a tortured man might look when his tormentors gave the rack the last turn of possible endurance.

look (顔をする) [動] have a certain expression

tortured (拷問された) [形] subjected to torture

tormentor (拷問者) [名] a person who inflicts severe pain on someone as a punishment or in order to force them to do or say something

rack (拷問台) [名] a device used to torture people

彼は、拷問者が拷問台に耐えうる最後の回転を与えたときの拷問された男のような顔をしていた。

She felt sure he must be ill and hurried poor blushing Janet away.

be ill (病気である) [動] be sick

彼女は彼が病気だと確信し、顔を赤らめた哀れなジャネットを急いで連れ去った。

“Isn’t old Mrs. Douglas a sweet woman?” asked Janet, as they went down the road.

「ダグラス老夫人は素敵な女性でしょう?」とジャネットは道を下りながら尋ねた。

“M—m,” answered Anne absently.

「うーん」とアンはぼんやりと答えた。

She was wondering why John Douglas had looked so.

彼女はジョン・ダグラスがなぜあんな顔をしていたのか不思議に思っていた。

“She’s been a terrible sufferer,” said Janet feelingly.

sufferer (苦しみを味わってきた) [名] a person who suffers from a particular condition or illness

feelingly (感じ入ったように) [副] in a way that shows deep feeling

「彼女はひどい苦しみを味わってきたのよ」とジャネットは感じ入ったように言った。

“She takes terrible spells.

take (起こす) [動] experience or be affected by

「彼女はひどい発作を起こすのよ。

It keeps John all worried up.

worried (心配している) [形] feeling or showing worry

ジョンはいつも心配しているのよ。

He’s scared to leave home for fear his mother will take a spell and nobody there but the hired girl.”

be scared to (怖がる) [動] be afraid to

take a spell (発作を起こす) [動] have a sudden attack of illness

nobody (誰もいない) [代] no person

hired girl (家政婦) [名] a girl or woman employed in a house on domestic duties

彼は母親が発作を起こして、家政婦以外誰もいなくなるのを恐れて、家を離れるのが怖いのよ。」

Chapter XXXIII: “He Just Kept Coming and Coming”

第33章: 「彼はただ来続けた」

Three days later Anne came home from school and found Janet crying.

three days later (3日後) [名] three days after the time of writing

crying (泣いている) [動] shed tears

3日後、アンは学校から帰宅すると、ジャネットが泣いているのを見つけた。

Tears and Janet seemed so incongruous that Anne was honestly alarmed.

incongruous (似つかわしくない) [形] not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something

alarm (驚かせる) [動] cause to feel fear, fright, or anxiety

涙とジャネットは全く似つかわしくなかったので、アンは本当に驚いた。

“Oh, what is the matter?” she cried anxiously.

「ああ、どうしたの?」と彼女は心配そうに叫んだ。

“I’m—I’m forty today,” sobbed Janet.

「私は、私は今日40歳になったの」とジャネットはすすり泣いた。

“Well, you were nearly that yesterday and it didn’t hurt,” comforted Anne, trying not to smile.

「まあ、昨日もほとんど40歳だったけど、痛くなかったでしょう」とアンは笑顔を出さないようにしながら慰めた。

“But—but,” went on Janet with a big gulp, “John Douglas won’t ask me to marry him.”

big gulp (大きな息) [名] a large swallow

「でも、でも」とジャネットは大きな息を飲みながら続けた。「ジョン・ダグラスは私に結婚を申し込んでくれないの。」

“Oh, but he will,” said Anne lamely.

lamely (気の抜けたように) [副] in a weak or ineffective way

「ああ、でも彼はそうするよ」とアンは気の抜けたように言った。

“You must give him time, Janet

「彼に時間を与えなきゃいけないよ、ジャネット

“Time!” said Janet with indescribable scorn.

indescribable (言いようのない) [形] too extreme or intense to be expressed or described in words

scorn (軽蔑) [名] a feeling of contempt for someone or something

「時間だって!」とジャネットは言いようのない軽蔑の念を込めて言った。

“He has had twenty years.

「彼には20年もあったのよ。

How much time does he want?”

どれだけ時間が欲しいの?」

“Do you mean that John Douglas has been coming to see you for twenty years?”

twenty years (20年間) [名] a period of time

「ジョン・ダグラスが20年間あなたに会いに来ていたということ?」

“He has. And he has never so much as mentioned marriage to me.

so much as (一度も) [副] even

「そうよ。そして彼は私に結婚のことは一度も口にしたことがないのよ。

And I don’t believe he ever will now.

will (する) [助] have something already planned or arranged; have something that is bound to happen; be going to

そして今も彼がそうするとは思えないよ。

I’ve never said a word to a mortal about it, but it seems to me I’ve just got to talk it out with some one at last or go crazy.

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

go crazy (気が狂いそうになる) [動] become insane

私はこのことについて誰にも一言も話したことがないのだけど、ついに誰かに話さないと気が狂いそうになってきたの。

John Douglas begun to go with me twenty years ago, before mother died.

ジョン・ダグラスは20年前、母が亡くなる前に私と付き合い始めたの。

Well, he kept coming and coming, and after a spell I begun making quilts and things;

keep coming (通い続ける) [動] continue to come

after a spell (しばらくして) [副] after a short period of time

彼は通い続け、しばらくして私はキルトやいろいろなものを作り始めたの。

but he never said anything about getting married, only just kept coming and coming.

getting married (結婚する) [動] take as one's spouse in a ceremony

coming (通う) [動] move or travel toward or into a place thought of as near or familiar to the speaker

でも彼は結婚については何も言わずに、ただ通い続けただけだった。

There wasn’t anything I could do.

私にできることは何一つなかった。

Mother died when we’d been going together for eight years.

私たちが付き合って8年目に母が亡くなった。

I thought he maybe would speak out then, seeing as I was left alone in the world.

speak out (声を上げる) [動] express one's opinion or feelings in a direct and forceful way

be left alone (一人ぼっちになる) [動] be without company or companionship

私はこの世に一人ぼっちになったので、彼はもしかしたら何か言ってくれるかもしれないと思った。

He was real kind and feeling, and did everything he could for me, but he never said marry.

feeling (思いやり) [名] the ability to share another person's emotions

do everything (何でもする) [動] do all that is possible

彼は本当に優しくて思いやりがあって、私のためにできることは何でもしてくれたけど、結婚については何も言わなかった。

And that’s the way it has been going on ever since.

that's the way (そんな風に) [名] that is the manner in which

それ以来ずっとそんな風に続いている。

People blame me for it.

for (について) [前] with regard to; concerning

人々は私を責める。

They say I won’t marry him because his mother is so sickly and I don’t want the bother of waiting on her.

bother (世話) [名] trouble or difficulty

wait on (世話をする) [動] serve or attend to

彼の母親がとても病弱で、私は彼女の世話をしたくないから彼と結婚しないのだと言う。

Why, I’d love to wait on John’s mother!

ジョンのお母さんの世話をしたいくらいだよ!

But I let them think so.

でもそう思わせておいた。

I’d rather they’d blame me than pity me!

pity (哀れむ) [動] feel sorry for

私を哀れむよりは責めてくれた方がましだよ!

It’s so dreadful humiliating that John won’t ask me.

ジョンが私にプロポーズしてくれないのはひどく屈辱的だよ。

And why won’t he?

それにどうして彼はプロポーズしてくれないの?

Seems to me if I only knew his reason I wouldn’t mind it so much.”

seem to (思われる) [動] appear to be

彼の理由さえわかればそんなに気にしないと思うの。」

“Perhaps his mother doesn’t want him to marry anybody,” suggested Anne.

suggest (示唆する) [動] mention or introduce as a possibility

「もしかしたら彼のお母さんが彼が誰とも結婚するのを望んでいないのかもしれないよ」とアンは示唆した。

“Oh, she does. She’s told me time and again that she’d love to see John settled before her time comes.

「ああ、そうよ。彼女は私に何度も、自分の時が来る前にジョンが落ち着くのを見たいと言っていたよ。

She’s always giving him hints—you heard her yourself the other day.

hint (ヒント) [名] a small piece of information that helps you to find out something

彼女はいつも彼にヒントを与えているのよ。この間あなたも聞いたでしょう。

I thought I’d ha’ gone through the floor.”

go through (穴が開く) [動] to make a hole in something

床に穴が開くかと思ったよ」

“It’s beyond me,” said Anne helplessly.

beyond (わからない) [前] outside the range or scope of

helplessly (困惑して) [副] in a helpless manner

「私にはわからないよ」とアンは困惑して言った。

She thought of Ludovic Speed.

彼女はルドヴィック・スピードのことを考えた。

But the cases were not parallel.

case (二つ) [名] an instance of something occurring

parallel (同じ) [形] having the same direction, course, or tendency

しかし、この二つは同じではなかった。

John Douglas was not a man of Ludovic’s type.

Ludovic (ルドヴィック) [名] a character in the story

type (タイプ) [名] a category of people or things having similar characteristics

ジョン・ダグラスはルドヴィックのようなタイプではなかった。

“You should show more spirit, Janet,” she went on resolutely.

「もっと気合いを入れなきゃだめよ、ジャネット」彼女は断固として続けた。

“Why didn’t you send him about his business long ago?”

「どうしてずっと前に彼を仕事に送り出さなかったの?」

“I couldn’t,” said poor Janet pathetically.

pathetically (哀れっぽく) [副] in a way that makes you feel sorry for someone or something

「できなかったの」哀れなジャネットは哀れっぽく言った。

“You see, Anne, I’ve always been awful fond of John.

you see (ほら) [間] used to introduce a statement or explanation

「ほら、アン、私はいつもジョンがとても好きだったの。

He might just as well keep coming as not, for there was never anybody else I’d want, so it didn’t matter.”

just as well (どちらでも) [副] equally well; with equal reason or appropriateness

彼は来続けるかもしれないし、来ないかもしれない、だって私が欲しいと思う人は他に誰もいなかったのだから、問題ではなかったよ」

“But it might have made him speak out like a man,” urged Anne.

urge (主張する) [動] try to persuade someone to do something

「でも、そうすれば彼は男らしく話したかもしれないよ」とアンは主張した。

Janet shook her head.

ジャネットは首を横に振った。

“No, I guess not.

「いいえ、そうは思わないよ。

I was afraid to try, anyway, for fear he’d think I meant it and just go.

とにかく、試すのが怖かった、だって彼は私が本気だと思って、ただ行ってしまうかもしれないと思ったから」

I suppose I’m a poor-spirited creature, but that is how I feel.

poor-spirited (気の弱い) [形] lacking courage or determination

私は気の弱い人間なんだろうけど、そう感じるの。

And I can’t help it.”

仕方がないよ」

“Oh, you could help it, Janet.

「ああ、ジャネット、あなたならできるよ。

It isn’t too late yet.

be not too late (遅くない) [動] be not past the time when something can be done

まだ遅くはないよ。

Take a firm stand.

take a stand (態度をとる) [動] to express an opinion or position on something

断固とした態度をとりなさい。

Let that man know you are not going to endure his shillyshallying any longer.

let know (知らせる) [動] inform

shillyshallying (ぐずぐずした態度) [名] indecisiveness

彼に、もう彼のぐずぐずした態度に耐えるつもりはないことを知らせてやりなさい。

I’ll back you up.”

back up (後押しする) [動] support or assist

私があなたを後押しするよ。」

“I dunno,” said Janet hopelessly.

「わからないよ」とジャネットは絶望的に言った。

“I dunno if I could ever get up enough spunk.

get up (出す) [動] produce or provide

「私にそんな勇気が出せるかわからないよ。

Things have drifted so long.

物事は長い間漂流してきた。

But I’ll think it over.”

でも考えてみるよ。」

Anne felt that she was disappointed in John Douglas.

アンはジョン・ダグラスに失望したと感じた。

She had liked him so well, and she had not thought him the sort of man who would play fast and loose with a woman’s feelings for twenty years.

play fast and loose (弄ぶ) [動] act in an irresponsible or reckless way

彼女は彼をとても好きだったし、彼が20年間も女性の気持ちを弄ぶような男だとは思っていなかった。

He certainly should be taught a lesson, and Anne felt vindictively that she would enjoy seeing the process.

彼は確かに教訓を学ぶべきであり、アンはその過程を見るのが楽しいだろうと復讐心を抱いた。

Therefore she was delighted when Janet told her, as they were going to prayer-meeting the next night, that she meant to show some “sperrit.”

some (いくらかの) [限] an unspecified amount or number of

sperrit (気概) [名] courage and determination

だから、ジャネットが翌日の夜の祈祷会に行くときに、彼女が「気概」を見せるつもりだと言ったとき、アンは喜んだ。

“I’ll let John Douglas see I’m not going to be trodden on any longer.”

be not going to (~するつもりはない) [助] have something already planned or arranged; have something that is bound to happen; will

be trodden on (踏みつけられる) [動] be stepped on

「ジョン・ダグラスに、私はもう踏みつけにされないことを見せてやるよ。」

“You are perfectly right,” said Anne emphatically.

「あなたは全く正しいよ」とアンは強調して言った。

When prayer-meeting was over John Douglas came up with his usual request.

come up with (頼み事をしに来る) [動] to manage to produce, deliver, or present something by inventing, creating, thinking of, or obtaining it

祈祷会が終わると、ジョン・ダグラスはいつものように頼み事をしに来た。

Janet looked frightened but resolute.

resolute (決意を固めた) [形] determined or firm in purpose

ジャネットは怯えたが、決意を固めたように見えた。

“No, thank you,” she said icily.

icily (冷たく) [副] in a cold manner

「いいえ、ありがとう」と彼女は冷たく言った。

“I know the road home pretty well alone.

「一人で帰る道はよく知っているよ。

I ought to, seeing I’ve been traveling it for forty years.

see (通っている) [動] go to a place regularly

forty years (40年間) [名] a period of 40 years

40年間通っているんだから、当然よ。

So you needn’t trouble yourself, Mr. Douglas.”

needn't (必要はない) [助] not need to

trouble (わざわざ) [動] cause difficulty or problems for

だから、ダグラスさん、わざわざお手数をかける必要はないよ」

Anne was looking at John Douglas;

アンはジョン・ダグラスを見ていた。

and, in that brilliant moonlight, she saw the last twist of the rack again.

twist (ねじれ) [名] a turn or bend

そして、その明るい月明かりの中で、彼女は再び拷問台の最後のねじれを見たのだった。

Without a word he turned and strode down the road.

without a word (何も言わずに) [副] in silence

stride (大股で歩く) [動] walk with long steps

彼は何も言わずに振り返り、道を大股で歩いて行った。

“Stop! Stop!” Anne called wildly after him, not caring in the least for the other dumbfounded onlookers.

stop (待って) [動] cease to move or operate

call (叫ぶ) [動] cry out loudly

not care (気にしない) [動] be indifferent to

dumbfounded (唖然とした) [形] astonished and speechless

onlooker (見物人) [名] a person who watches something

「待って! 待って!」アンは彼の後ろで狂ったように叫び、他の唖然とした見物人のことなど少しも気にしなかった。

“Mr. Douglas, stop! Come back.”

「ダグラスさん、待って! 戻ってきて」

John Douglas stopped but he did not come back.

ジョン・ダグラスは立ち止まったが、戻って来なかった。

Anne flew down the road, caught his arm and fairly dragged him back to Janet.

fly down (飛び降りる) [動] move quickly

アンは道を飛び降り、彼の腕をつかんで、ジャネットの所まで引きずって戻った。

“You must come back,” she said imploringly.

imploringly (懇願して) [副] in a begging manner

「戻って来てください」と彼女は懇願した。

“It’s all a mistake, Mr. Douglas—all my fault.

all (全て) [副] completely; totally

「これは全て間違いです、ダグラスさん、全て私のせいです。

I made Janet do it.

私はジャネットにそうさせたのです。

She didn’t want to—but it’s all right now, isn’t it, Janet?”

彼女はそうしたくなかったのですが、今は大丈夫ですよね、ジャネット?」

Without a word Janet took his arm and walked away.

walk away (歩き去る) [動] leave a place by walking

ジャネットは何も言わずに彼の腕を取り、歩き去った。

Anne followed them meekly home and slipped in by the back door.

slip in (そっと入る) [動] enter quietly or stealthily

アンは素直に彼らについて家まで行き、裏口からそっと入った。

“Well, you are a nice person to back me up,” said Janet sarcastically.

「まあ、あなたは私を後押ししてくれるいい人ね」とジャネットは皮肉を言った。

“I couldn’t help it, Janet,” said Anne repentantly.

repentantly (後悔して) [副] feeling or showing regret or guilt

「仕方なかったんです、ジャネット」とアンは後悔して言った。

“I just felt as if I had stood by and seen murder done.

stand by (傍観する) [動] be present but not take part in

「ただ、殺人が行われるのを傍観しているような気がしたんです。

I had to run after him.”

run after (追いかける) [動] chase after

彼を追いかけなければならなかったんです」

“Oh, I’m just as glad you did.

「ああ、そうしてくれてよかったよ。

When I saw John Douglas making off down that road I just felt as if every little bit of joy and happiness that was left in my life was going with him.

make off (歩いていく) [動] leave quickly

ジョン・ダグラスがあの道を歩いていくのを見た時、私の人生に残された喜びや幸せのすべてが彼と共に去っていくように感じました。

It was an awful feeling.”

ひどい気持ちでした」

“Did he ask you why you did it?”

it (そうした) [代] the thing that has been mentioned or is being discussed

「彼はなぜそうしたのか尋ねた?」

asked Anne.

とアンが尋ねた。

“No, he never said a word about it,” replied Janet dully.

replied (答えた) [動] say something in response

dully (ぼんやりと) [副] in a dull manner

「いいえ、彼はそれについては一言も言いませんでした」とジャネットはぼんやりと答えた。

Chapter XXXIV: John Douglas Speaks at Last

第34章: ジョン・ダグラスついに語る

Anne was not without a feeble hope that something might come of it after all.

not without (抱いていなかったわけではない) [副] having or showing

come of (起こる) [動] be the result of

アンは、結局何かが起こるかもしれないという弱い希望を抱いていなかったわけではない。

But nothing did.

do (起こる) [動] happen; take place

しかし、何も起こらなかった。

John Douglas came and took Janet driving, and walked home from prayer-meeting with her, as he had been doing for twenty years, and as he seemed likely to do for twenty years more.

twenty years more (あと20年間) [名] an additional period of twenty years

ジョン・ダグラスがやってきて、ジャネットをドライブに連れ出し、祈祷会から一緒に歩いて帰宅した。彼は20年間そうしてきたし、あと20年間もそうするつもりらしい。

The summer waned.

夏が過ぎていった。

Anne taught her school and wrote letters and studied a little.

アンは学校で教え、手紙を書き、少し勉強した。

Her walks to and from school were pleasant.

to and from (行き帰り) [副] in both directions

学校への行き帰りの散歩は楽しかった。

She always went by way of the swamp;

go by way of (通る) [動] pass through or along

swamp (沼地) [名] an area of land that is permanently wet and has a lot of trees

彼女はいつも沼地の道を通った。

it was a lovely place—a boggy soil, green with the greenest of mossy hillocks;

lovely (美しい) [形] very beautiful

boggy (沼地の) [形] having the characteristics of a bog

soil (土壌) [名] the upper layer of earth in which plants grow

mossy (苔むした) [形] covered with moss

hillock (丘) [名] a small hill

そこは美しい場所だった。沼地の土壌は、緑の苔むした丘で緑に覆われていた。

a silvery brook meandered through it and spruces stood erectly, their boughs a-trail with gray-green mosses, their roots overgrown with all sorts of woodland lovelinesses.

meander (曲がりくねって流れる) [動] follow a winding course

erectly (直立して) [副] in an upright position

gray-green (灰緑色の) [形] of a color intermediate between gray and green

銀色の小川が曲がりくねって流れ、トウヒが直立し、枝には灰緑色の苔が垂れ下がり、根元にはあらゆる種類の森の愛らしさが生い茂っていた。

Nevertheless, Anne found life in Valley Road a little monotonous.

それにもかかわらず、アンはヴァレー・ロードでの生活が少し単調だと感じた。

To be sure, there was one diverting incident.

diverting (面白い) [形] causing to turn aside

確かに、一つの面白い出来事があった。

She had not seen the lank, tow-headed Samuel of the peppermints since the evening of his call, save for chance meetings on the road.

tow-headed (亜麻色の髪の) [形] having very light-colored hair

Samuel (サミュエル) [名] a male given name

chance meeting (偶然会う) [名] an unplanned meeting

彼女は、道で偶然会った以外は、ペパーミントの痩せた、亜麻色の髪のサミュエルを、彼が訪ねてきた夜以来見ていなかった。

But one warm August night he appeared, and solemnly seated himself on the rustic bench by the porch.

August (8月) [名] the eighth month of the year

seat (腰を下ろす) [動] sit down

しかし、ある暖かい8月の夜、彼が現れ、玄関のそばの素朴なベンチに厳かに腰を下ろした。

He wore his usual working habiliments, consisting of varipatched trousers, a blue jean shirt, out at the elbows, and a ragged straw hat.

working (仕事) [名] the activity a person engages in regularly to earn a living

consist of (~から成る) [動] be composed of

varipatched (つぎはぎだらけの) [形] having many patches

trousers (ズボン) [名] an outer garment covering the lower part of the body and having two holes for the legs

blue jean (ブルージーンズ) [名] a pair of pants made of denim

shirt (シャツ) [名] a garment for the upper body with a collar and sleeves

elbow (肘) [名] the joint between the upper and lower arm

ragged (ぼろぼろの) [形] old and torn

彼はいつもの仕事着を着ていたが、それは、つぎはぎだらけのズボン、肘が破れたブルージーンズのシャツ、ぼろぼろの麦わら帽子だった。

He was chewing a straw and he kept on chewing it while he looked solemnly at Anne.

chew (噛む) [動] bite and work on with the teeth

彼は麦わらを噛んでいて、アンを厳かに見つめながらそれを噛み続けた。

Anne laid her book aside with a sigh and took up her doily.

lay aside (脇に置く) [動] put to one side

アンはため息をつきながら本を脇に置き、ドイリーを取り上げた。

Conversation with Sam was really out of the question.

out of the question (あり得ない) [形] not possible or worth considering

サムと会話するなんて、本当にあり得ないことだった。

After a long silence Sam suddenly spoke.

長い沈黙の後、サムが突然口を開いた。

“I’m leaving over there,” he said abruptly, waving his straw in the direction of the neighboring house.

leave (住む) [動] have as one's permanent home

abruptly (唐突に) [副] suddenly and without warning

direction (方角) [名] the course along which something moves, faces, or is aimed

neighboring (隣の) [形] next to or very near another place

「あそこに住んでるんだ」彼は麦わらを隣の家の方角に振りながら、唐突に言った。

“Oh, are you?” said Anne politely.

「ああ、そうなんですか?」アンは丁寧に言った。

“Yep.”

「ああ」

“And where are you going now?”

「それで、今どこへ行くんですか?」

“Wall, I’ve been thinking some of gitting a place of my own.

Wall (うーん) [間] well

gitting (探す) [動] obtain by searching or seeking

「うーん、自分の場所を探そうかと思ってるんだ。

There’s one that’d suit me over at Millersville.

ミラーズビルに私に合った場所があるんだ。

But ef I rents it I’ll want a woman.”

でも、借りたら女が必要になる」

“I suppose so,” said Anne vaguely.

「そうでしょうね」とアンは漠然と言った。

“Yep.”

「そう」

There was another long silence.

再び長い沈黙があった。

Finally Sam removed his straw again and said,

ついにサムはまた麦わらを取り除いて言った。

“Will yeh hev me?”

yeh (私) [代] you

hev (結婚する) [動] marry

「私と結婚してくれるか?」

“Wh—a—t!” gasped Anne.

「な、な、なんですって!」アンは息を呑んだ。

“Will yeh hev me?”

「私と結婚してくれるか?」

“Do you mean—MARRY you?”

mean (つまり) [動] have as a purpose or intention

「つまり、結婚するということですか?」

queried poor Anne feebly.

feebly (弱々しく) [副] in a weak manner

哀れなアンは弱々しく尋ねた。

“Yep.”

「ああ」

“Why, I’m hardly acquainted with you,” cried Anne indignantly.

acquainted (知り合い) [形] having knowledge of

「だって、あなたとはほとんど知り合いでもないのに」とアンは憤慨して叫んだ。

“But yeh’d git acquainted with me after we was married,” said Sam.

git acquainted with (知り合いになる) [動] get to know someone

「でも結婚したら私と知り合いになるだろう」とサムは言った。

Anne gathered up her poor dignity.

gather up (取り戻す) [動] to collect or bring together

アンは哀れな威厳を取り戻した。

“Certainly I won’t marry you,” she said haughtily.

「絶対にあなたとは結婚しません」と彼女は傲慢に言った。

“Wall, yeh might do worse,” expostulated Sam.

do worse (もっとひどい目に遭う) [動] experience something more unpleasant

expostulate (抗議する) [動] express strong disapproval or disagreement

「おい、もっとひどい目に遭うかもしれないぞ」とサムは抗議した。

“I’m a good worker and I’ve got some money in the bank.”

worker (働き者) [名] a person who works

bank (銀行) [名] a financial institution that provides a safe place to keep and borrow money

「私は働き者だし、銀行にいくらか金があるんだ」

“Don’t speak of this to me again.

「二度とこんな話はしないで。

Whatever put such an idea into your head?” said Anne, her sense of humor getting the better of her wrath.

whatever (いったい) [副] no matter what

put (浮かぶ) [動] come to mind

get the better of (勝つ) [動] defeat or overcome

wrath (怒り) [名] extreme anger

いったいどこからそんな考えが浮かんだの?」とアンは言った。ユーモアのセンスが怒りよりも勝った。

It was such an absurd situation.

とてもばかげた状況だった。

“Yeh’re a likely-looking girl and hev a right-smart way o’ stepping,” said Sam.

likely-looking (見かけがよい) [形] having a pleasing appearance

right-smart (きびきびした) [形] brisk and vigorous

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

「あなたは見かけもよく、歩き方もきびきびしている」とサムは言った。

“I don’t want no lazy woman.

「私は怠け者は嫌いだ。

Think it over. I won’t change my mind yit awhile.

change one's mind (考えを変える) [動] to decide to do something different from what you had planned to do

awhile (しばらく) [副] for a short time

よく考えろ。私はしばらくは考えを変えない。

Wall, I must be gitting.

be gitting (行かなきゃならない) [動] be going to

さあ、私は行かなきゃならない。

Gotter milk the cows.”

milk (乳を搾る) [動] to draw milk from a cow or other animal

牛の乳を搾らなきゃならない。」

Anne’s illusions concerning proposals had suffered so much of late years that there were few of them left.

late years (ここ数年) [名] the years that have passed recently

アンのプロポーズに関する幻想は、ここ数年でかなり傷ついていたので、ほとんど残っていなかった。

So she could laugh wholeheartedly over this one, not feeling any secret sting.

wholeheartedly (心から) [副] with all your heart

だから、彼女は心からこのことを笑い、秘密の痛みを感じることはなかった。

She mimicked poor Sam to Janet that night, and both of them laughed immoderately over his plunge into sentiment.

Sam (サム) [名] a male given name

immoderately (大いに) [副] to an excessive degree

plunge (爆発) [名] a sudden and rapid decrease

その夜、彼女はかわいそうなサムの真似をジャネットにしてみせ、二人とも彼の感情の爆発を大笑いした。

One afternoon, when Anne’s sojourn in Valley Road was drawing to a close, Alec Ward came driving down to “Wayside” in hot haste for Janet.

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

draw to a close (終わりに近づく) [動] come to an end

Alec Ward (アレック・ウォード) [名] a character in the story

come driving down (車でやって来る) [動] arrive by car

hot haste (大急ぎで) [名] a great hurry

ある午後、アンのヴァレー・ロード滞在が終わりに近づいた頃、アレック・ウォードがジャネットを急いで迎えに「ウェイサイド」に車でやって来た。

“They want you at the Douglas place quick,” he said.

want (来てほしい) [動] wish for; desire

quick (すぐに) [副] without delay; immediately

「ダグラス家ですぐに来てほしいんだ」と彼は言った。

“I really believe old Mrs. Douglas is going to die at last, after pretending to do it for twenty years.”

go to (するつもりである) [助] have something already planned or arranged; have something that is bound to happen; will

「ダグラス老夫人は、二十年間死んだふりをした後、ついに死ぬつもりだと本当に信じているんだ。」

Janet ran to get her hat.

get (取る) [動] come into possession of; receive

ジャネットは帽子を取りに走った。

Anne asked if Mrs. Douglas was worse than usual.

アンはダグラス夫人がいつもより悪いのかと尋ねた。

“She’s not half as bad,” said Alec solemnly, “and that’s what makes me think it’s serious.

not half as bad (半分も悪くない) [熟] not nearly as bad

that's what (だから) [接] that is the reason why

「彼女は半分も悪くない」とアレックは真面目な顔で言った。「だから、私は深刻だと思うんだ。

Other times she’d be screaming and throwing herself all over the place.

other time (他の時) [名] a different time

他の時には彼女は叫び、あちこちに身を投げ出していた。

This time she’s lying still and mum.

still (静かに) [副] without moving or making a sound

mum (黙って) [形] not speaking; silent

今度は彼女は静かに横たわっている。

When Mrs. Douglas is mum she is pretty sick, you bet.”

be mum (黙っている) [動] be silent

pretty sick (かなり具合が悪い) [形] very ill

ダグラス夫人が黙っている時はかなり具合が悪いんだ。」

“You don’t like old Mrs. Douglas?”

「ダグラス夫人が好きじゃないの?」

said Anne curiously.

とアンは興味深そうに言った。

“I like cats as is cats.

「私は猫は猫らしくあるべきだと思う。

I don’t like cats as is women,” was Alec’s cryptic reply.

cryptic (謎めいた) [形] having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure

女みたいな猫は嫌いだ」とアレックは謎めいた返事をした。

Janet came home in the twilight.

ジャネットは夕暮れ時に帰宅した。

“Mrs. Douglas is dead,” she said wearily.

「ダグラス夫人が亡くなったの」と彼女は疲れたように言った。

“She died soon after I got there.

「私が着いてすぐに亡くなったよ。

She just spoke to me once—‘I suppose you’ll marry John now?’ she said.

彼女は一度だけ私に話しかけてきたよ。「あなたは今度ジョンと結婚するつもりなの?」と彼女は言った。

It cut me to the heart, Anne.

cut to the heart (胸が張り裂けそう) [動] to cause someone to feel very sad or upset

胸が張り裂けそうだったよ、アン。

To think John’s own mother thought I wouldn’t marry him because of her!

ジョンの母親が私が彼女のせいで彼と結婚しないと思っているなんて!

I couldn’t say a word either—there were other women there.

私も何も言えなかったよ。そこには他の女性たちがいたから。

I was thankful John had gone out.”

be thankful (よかった) [動] grateful

go out (外出する) [動] leave one's house or place of work

ジョンが外出していてよかったよ。」

Janet began to cry drearily.

ジャネットは悲しそうに泣き始めた。

But Anne brewed her a hot drink of ginger tea to her comforting.

brew (淹れる) [動] make a drink by mixing hot water with a substance

hot drink (熱い飲み物) [名] a drink that is served hot

ginger tea (ジンジャーティー) [名] a tea made from the root of the ginger plant

comforting (慰め) [名] the act of comforting someone

しかしアンは彼女を慰めるためにジンジャーティーを淹れた。

To be sure, Anne discovered later on that she had used white pepper instead of ginger;

ginger (ジンジャー) [名] a hot spicy aromatic rhizome used as a flavoring in cooking

確かにアンは後でジンジャーの代わりに白胡椒を使っていたことに気づいた。

but Janet never knew the difference.

しかしジャネットは違いに気づかなかった。

The evening after the funeral Janet and Anne were sitting on the front porch steps at sunset.

葬儀の翌日の夕方、ジャネットとアンは日没時に玄関ポーチの階段に座っていた。

The wind had fallen asleep in the pinelands and lurid sheets of heat-lightning flickered across the northern skies.

fall asleep (眠る) [動] go to sleep

lurid (どぎつい) [形] causing shock or horror

sheet (シート) [名] a large piece of cloth used as a covering

heat-lightning (熱雷) [名] a distant lightning flash without thunder

flicker (ちらつく) [動] shine unsteadily

風は松林の中で眠り、熱雷のどぎついシートが北の空を横切ってちらついた。

Janet wore her ugly black dress and looked her very worst, her eyes and nose red from crying.

ジャネットは醜い黒いドレスを着て、泣いて目と鼻が赤くなっており、最悪の状態だった。

They talked little, for Janet seemed faintly to resent Anne’s efforts to cheer her up.

faintly (少し) [副] to a small extent

resent (腹を立てる) [動] feel bitterness or indignation at

二人はほとんど話さなかった。ジャネットはアンが元気づけようとしていることに少し腹を立てているようだった。

She plainly preferred to be miserable.

plainly (明らかに) [副] in a clear and simple manner

彼女は明らかに惨めな状態を好んでいた。

Suddenly the gate-latch clicked and John Douglas strode into the garden.

latch (掛け金) [名] a fastening for a door or window consisting of a bar that fits into a catch

click (カチッと鳴る) [動] make a short, sharp sound

stride (足を踏み入れる) [動] walk with long, decisive steps

突然、門の掛け金がカチッと鳴り、ジョン・ダグラスが庭に足を踏み入れた。

He walked towards them straight over the geranium bed.

straight (真っ直ぐに) [副] without a bend or curve

彼はゼラニウムの花壇を真っ直ぐに歩いて彼女たちの方へ来た。

Janet stood up.

ジャネットは立ち上がった。

So did Anne.

アンもそうした。

Anne was a tall girl and wore a white dress;

アンは背の高い少女で、白いドレスを着ていた。

but John Douglas did not see her.

しかしジョン・ダグラスは彼女を見なかった。

“Janet,” he said, “will you marry me?”

「ジャネット」と彼は言った。「私と結婚してくれるか?」

The words burst out as if they had been wanting to be said for twenty years and must be uttered now, before anything else.

burst out (飛び出す) [動] to suddenly say or do something

その言葉は、まるで20年間言いたかったことを、今、何よりも先に口にしなければならないかのように、飛び出した。

Janet’s face was so red from crying that it couldn’t turn any redder, so it turned a most unbecoming purple.

turn (なる) [動] to become

ジャネットの顔は泣いて真っ赤だったので、これ以上赤くなることはできず、とても似合わない紫色になった。

“Why didn’t you ask me before?” she said slowly.

「なぜもっと前に私に尋ねてくれなかったの?」と彼女はゆっくりと言った。

“I couldn’t. She made me promise not to—mother made me promise not to.

promise (約束) [名] a declaration that one will do or refrain from doing something specified

「できなかったんだ。彼女は私に約束させたんだ、母は私に約束させたんだ。

Nineteen years ago she took a terrible spell.

nineteen years ago (19年前) [名] 19 years before the present time

take a spell (呪文をかける) [動] cast a spell

19年前、彼女はひどい呪文をかけた。

We thought she couldn’t live through it.

live through (乗り越える) [動] to survive or endure something difficult or unpleasant

私たちは彼女がそれを乗り越えることはできないと思った。

She implored me to promise not to ask you to marry me while she was alive.

彼女は私に、彼女が生きている間はあなたに結婚を申し込まないと約束するように懇願した。

I didn’t want to promise such a thing, even though we all thought she couldn’t live very long—the doctor only gave her six months.

even though (にもかかわらず) [接] despite the fact that

私たちは皆、彼女が長生きできないと思っていたにもかかわらず、私はそのようなことを約束したくなかった。医者は彼女に6ヶ月しか与えられなかった。

But she begged it on her knees, sick and suffering.

しかし、彼女は病気で苦しみながら、ひざまずいて懇願した。

I had to promise.”

私は約束しなければならなかった。」

“What had your mother against me?” cried Janet.

have against (思う) [動] to have a feeling of dislike or opposition to

「あなたのお母さんは私に対して何を思っていたの?」とジャネットは叫んだ。

“Nothing—nothing. She just didn’t want another woman—any woman—there while she was living.

「何もない、何もない。彼女はただ、生きている間に他の女性、どんな女性もそこにいてほしくなかっただけだ。

She said if I didn’t promise she’d die right there and I’d have killed her.

彼女は、もし私が約束しなければ、彼女はそこで死んでしまうだろうし、私が彼女を殺したことになるだろうと言った。

So I promised.

だから私は約束した。

And she’s held me to that promise ever since, though I’ve gone on my knees to her in my turn to beg her to let me off.”

hold to (守らせる) [動] to make someone do something

go on one's knees (ひざまずく) [動] to kneel

beg (請う) [動] to ask for something in a very serious or emotional way

let off (許す) [動] to not punish someone for something they have done

そして、私が彼女に許しを請うためにひざまずいても、彼女はそれ以来ずっと私にその約束を守らせている。」

“Why didn’t you tell me this?” asked Janet chokingly.

「どうしてこれを教えてくれなかったんですか?」とジャネットは息を詰まらせながら尋ねた。

“If I’d only known!

「知っていたら!

Why didn’t you just tell me?”

どうして教えてくれなかったんですか?」

“She made me promise I wouldn’t tell a soul,” said John hoarsely.

hoarsely (かすれた声で) [副] in a hoarse manner

「彼女は私に誰にも言わないことを約束させたんだ」とジョンはかすれた声で言った。

“She swore me to it on the Bible;

「彼女は聖書にかけて誓わせたんだ。

Janet, I’d never have done it if I’d dreamed it was to be for so long.

ジャネット、もしそんなに長い間続くなんて夢にも思っていなかったら、絶対にそんなことはしなかったよ。

Janet, you’ll never know what I’ve suffered these nineteen years.

ジャネット、この19年間私がどんなに苦しんだか、あなたにはわからないだろう。

I know I’ve made you suffer, too, but you’ll marry me for all, won’t you, Janet?

make suffer (苦労をかける) [動] cause to experience pain, distress, or hardship

君にも苦労をかけたことは知っているが、それでも私と結婚してくれるだろう、ジャネット?

Oh, Janet, won’t you?

ああ、ジャネット、そうだろう?

I’ve come as soon as I could to ask you.”

できるだけ早く君に頼みに来たんだ」

At this moment the stupefied Anne came to her senses and realized that she had no business to be there.

at this moment (この瞬間) [名] now; at this time

come to one's senses (我に返る) [動] become rational or sane again

have no business to (いるべきではない) [動] have no reason to

この瞬間、ぼうっとしていたアンは我に返り、自分がそこにいるべきではないと悟った。

She slipped away and did not see Janet until the next morning, when the latter told her the rest of the story.

slip away (そっと立ち去る) [動] leave quietly and unnoticed

not see (会わない) [動] fail to see

彼女はそっと立ち去り、翌朝までジャネットに会わなかったが、その時にジャネットは残りの話を彼女に話した。

“That cruel, relentless, deceitful old woman!” cried Anne.

relentless (情け容赦のない) [形] showing or having no mercy

「あの残酷で、情け容赦のない、欺瞞的な老婆!」とアンは叫んだ。

“Hush—she’s dead,” said Janet solemnly.

「静かに、彼女は死んだのよ」とジャネットは厳かに言った。

“If she wasn’t—but she is.

「もし彼女が死んでいなかったら、でも死んでる。

So we mustn’t speak evil of her.

speak evil of (悪口を言う) [動] say something bad about someone or something

だから彼女の悪口を言ってはいけない。

But I’m happy at last, Anne.

でも、やっと幸せになったよ、アン。

And I wouldn’t have minded waiting so long a bit if I’d only known why.”

そして、もし理由を知っていたら、そんなに長く待つことを気にしなかったでしょう。」

“When are you to be married?”

「いつ結婚するの?」

“Next month. Of course it will be very quiet.

next month (来月) [名] the month after this month

be very quiet (とても静かになる) [動] be very silent

「来月。もちろん、とても静かなものになるでしょう。

I suppose people will talk terrible.

人々はひどいことを言うと思う。

They’ll say I made enough haste to snap John up as soon as his poor mother was out of the way.

make haste (急ぐ) [動] hurry

out of the way (亡くなる) [形] dead

ジョンのかわいそうな母親が亡くなるとすぐに、私がジョンを捕まえようと急いだと言うでしょう。

John wanted to let them know the truth but I said, ‘No, John; after all she was your mother, and we’ll keep the secret between us, and not cast any shadow on her memory.

ジョンは彼らに真実を知らせたかったが、私は「いいえ、ジョン、結局のところ彼女はあなたの母親だったし、私たちは秘密を守り、彼女の記憶に影を落とさないようにしましょう。

I don’t mind what people say, now that I know the truth myself.

真実を知った今となっては、人々が何を言おうと気にしない。

It don’t matter a mite.

don't matter (かまわない) [動] be of no importance or significance

a mite (ちっとも) [名] a very small amount

ちっともかまわない。

Let it all be buried with the dead’ says I to him.

let (しましょう) [動] allow or permit

bury (葬る) [動] place in the ground and cover with earth

すべてを死者と共に葬りましょう」と私は彼に言った。

So I coaxed him round to agree with me.”

だから私は彼を説得して私に同意させたの。」

“You’re much more forgiving than I could ever be,” Anne said, rather crossly.

forgiving (寛大な) [形] willing to forgive

crossly (不機嫌そうに) [副] in a bad-tempered or angry way

「あなたは私よりもずっと寛大ね」とアンはむしろ不機嫌そうに言った。

“You’ll feel differently about a good many things when you get to be my age,” said Janet tolerantly.

feel differently (違った感じ方をする) [動] have a different opinion or reaction

get to be (~になる) [動] reach a certain age, time, or place

「私の年になったら、いろいろなことについて違った感じ方をするようになるよ」とジャネットは寛容に言った。

“That’s one of the things we learn as we grow older—how to forgive.

grow older (年をとる) [動] become older

「それは年をとるにつれて学ぶことの一つよ。許す方法。

It comes easier at forty than it did at twenty.”

40歳になると20歳の時よりも簡単に許せるようになるのよ。」

Chapter XXXV: The Last Redmond Year Opens

Chapter XXXV (第35章) [名] a division of a book

第35章: レドモンドの最後の年が始まる

“Here we are, all back again, nicely sunburned and rejoicing as a strong man to run a race,” said Phil, sitting down on a suitcase with a sigh of pleasure.

here we are (さあ) [間] used to announce one's arrival

sunburn (日焼け) [名] skin damage caused by overexposure to the sun

rejoice (喜ぶ) [動] feel or show great joy or delight

race (競走) [名] a contest of speed

「さあ、みんな戻ってきたよ、きれいに日焼けして、競走する強い男のように喜んで」とフィルは言い、喜びのため息をつきながらスーツケースに腰を下ろした。

“Isn’t it jolly to see this dear old Patty’s Place again—and Aunty—and the cats?

jolly (うれしい) [形] very happy or cheerful

「この懐かしいパティの家をまた見れてうれしいよね、それにおばさんや猫たちも。

Rusty has lost another piece of ear, hasn’t he?”

ラスティはまた耳の一部を失ったよね?」

“Rusty would be the nicest cat in the world if he had no ears at all,” declared Anne loyally from her trunk, while Rusty writhed about her lap in a frenzy of welcome.

be the nicest (一番素敵な) [動] be the most pleasant or attractive

writhe (身をよじる) [動] twist or squirm as a result of pain or embarrassment

frenzy (狂乱) [名] a state or period of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior

「ラスティは耳が全くなくても世界で一番素敵な猫よ」とアンはトランクの中から忠実に宣言し、ラスティは歓迎の狂乱の中で彼女の膝の周りで身をよじった。

“Aren’t you glad to see us back, Aunty?” demanded Phil.

be glad (うれしい) [動] pleased; happy

「私たちが戻って来たこと、うれしくないの、おばさん?」とフィルは尋ねた。

“Yes. But I wish you’d tidy things up,” said Aunt Jamesina plaintively, looking at the wilderness of trunks and suitcases by which the four laughing, chattering girls were surrounded.

wilderness (山) [名] a large area of land with few or no people living in it

「そうよ。でも、片付けてほしいよ」とジェームズィナおばさんは、笑い、おしゃべりしている4人の少女たちが囲まれているトランクの山を見て、悲しげに言った。

“You can talk just as well later on.

「後で話せばいいでしょう。

Work first and then play used to be my motto when I was a girl.”

motto (モットー) [名] a short sentence or phrase that expresses a belief or purpose

私が少女だった頃は、まず仕事をして、それから遊ぶというのが私のモットーだったよ」

“Oh, we’ve just reversed that in this generation, Aunty.

reverse (逆にする) [動] turn the other way around

「ああ、私たちの世代では、それを逆にしたの、おばさん。

Our motto is play your play and then dig in.

dig in (勉強する) [動] work hard

私たちのモットーは、遊んでから勉強するよ」

You can do your work so much better if you’ve had a good bout of play first.”

much better (ずっとうまく) [副] to a much greater extent or degree

最初に十分に遊んでおけば、仕事はずっとうまくできるよ」

“If you are going to marry a minister,” said Aunt Jamesina, picking up Joseph and her knitting and resigning herself to the inevitable with the charming grace that made her the queen of housemothers, “you will have to give up such expressions as ‘dig in.’”

pick up (抱え上げる) [動] lift or raise

resign (身を任せる) [動] give up a position or office

inevitable (避けられないこと) [名] something that is certain to happen

expression (表現) [名] a word or phrase that means something

「もしあなたが牧師と結婚するつもりなら」とジェームズィナおばさんは、ジョセフと編み物を抱え上げ、彼女を寮母の女王にした魅力的な優雅さで避けられないことに身を任せながら、「あなたは「勉強する」なんて表現は諦めなくてはいけないよ」と言った。

“Why?” moaned Phil.

「どうして?」とフィルはうめいた。

“Oh, why must a minister’s wife be supposed to utter only prunes and prisms? I shan’t.

utter (口にする) [動] to say something

prune (上品な言葉) [名] a dried plum

shan't (やらないよ) [動] shall not

「ああ、どうして牧師の妻は、ただ上品な言葉しか口にしてはいけないの? やらないよ。

Everybody on Patterson Street uses slang—that is to say, metaphorical language—and if I didn’t they would think me insufferably proud and stuck up.”

slang (俗語) [名] very informal usage in vocabulary and idiom that is characteristically more metaphorical, playful, elliptical, vivid, and ephemeral than ordinary language

metaphorical (比喩的な) [形] involving a figure of speech

insufferably (耐えられないほど) [副] to an intolerable degree

proud (傲慢な) [形] having or showing a high or excessively high opinion of oneself or one's importance, achievements, or abilities

stuck up (気取った) [形] arrogant and unfriendly

パターソン通りの人はみんな俗語を使うの。つまり比喩的な言葉よ。もし私が使わなかったら、みんな私のことを耐えられないほど傲慢で気取った人だと思うよ」

“Have you broken the news to your family?” asked Priscilla, feeding the Sarah-cat bits from her lunchbasket.

break the news (知らせる) [動] to tell someone about something that has happened, especially something unpleasant

lunchbasket (弁当箱) [名] a basket used to carry a packed lunch

「家族に知らせはしたの?」とプリシラはサラ猫に弁当箱から食べ物を与えながら尋ねた。

Phil nodded.

フィルはうなずいた。

“How did they take it?”

「どう受け止めたの?」

“Oh, mother rampaged.

rampage (大暴れする) [動] to move wildly and violently

「ああ、母は大暴れしたよ。

But I stood rockfirm—even I, Philippa Gordon, who never before could hold fast to anything.

stand rockfirm (岩のように固く立つ) [動] to be very firm or determined

でも私は岩のように固く立ったわー今まで何事にも固く立つことができなかった私、フィリッパ・ゴードンでさえ。

Father was calmer.

calm (落ち着いた) [形] not agitated or excited

父はもっと落ち着いていた。

Father’s own daddy was a minister, so you see he has a soft spot in his heart for the cloth.

daddy (父) [名] a man who has a child

soft spot (弱い) [名] a special fondness or liking for someone or something

cloth (聖職者) [名] a person who has been ordained for religious duties

父の父は牧師だったから、父は聖職者には弱いんだ。

I had Jo up to Mount Holly, after mother grew calm, and they both loved him.

母が落ち着いた後、私はジョーをマウント・ホリーに連れて行ったよ、そして両親とも彼を気に入ったよ。

But mother gave him some frightful hints in every conversation regarding what she had hoped for me.

でも母は私に望んでいることについて、会話のたびに彼に恐ろしいヒントをいくつか与えた。

Oh, my vacation pathway hasn’t been exactly strewn with roses, girls dear.

pathway (道) [名] a way or track laid down for pedestrians

strewn (散りばめられている) [動] spread untidily over a surface

ああ、私の休暇の道はバラが散りばめられているわけではないよ、お嬢さんたち。

But—I’ve won out and I’ve got Jo.

win out (勝ち抜く) [動] to be successful in a competition or difficult situation

でも、私は勝ち抜いて、ジョーを手に入れたよ。

Nothing else matters.”

else (他には) [副] other than what has been mentioned

他には何も問題はない。」

“To you,” said Aunt Jamesina darkly.

「あなたにはね」とジェームズィナおばさんは暗く言った。

“Nor to Jo, either,” retorted Phil.

Jo (ジョー) [名] a character in the story

「ジョーにもね」とフィルは言い返した。

“You keep on pitying him. Why, pray?

「あなたは彼を哀れみ続けるのね。なぜ、祈るの?

I think he’s to be envied.

be to be envied (羨ましいと思う) [動] be worthy of envy

彼は羨ましいと思うよ。

He’s getting brains, beauty, and a heart of gold in me.”

彼は私の中で頭脳、美貌、黄金の心を得ているのよ。」

“It’s well we know how to take your speeches,” said Aunt Jamesina patiently.

「あなたのスピーチの受け取り方を知っていればよかったのに」とジェームズイナおばさんは辛抱強く言った。

“I hope you don’t talk like that before strangers.

「見知らぬ人の前でそんな話し方をしないでほしいよ。

What would they think?”

彼らはどう思うかしら?」

“Oh, I don’t want to know what they think.

「ああ、彼らがどう思うかなんて知りたくないよ。

I don’t want to see myself as others see me.

other (他人) [名] a person other than oneself

他人から見た自分を見たくないの。

I’m sure it would be horribly uncomfortable most of the time.

most of the time (たいてい) [副] usually; generally; on most occasions

たいていはひどく不快な気持ちになるに違いないよ。

I don’t believe Burns was really sincere in that prayer, either.”

Burns (バーンズ) [名] a Scottish poet

sincere (誠実) [形] free from pretense or deceit; proceeding from genuine feelings

バーンズもあの祈りでは本当に誠実だったとは思えないよ。」

“Oh, I daresay we all pray for some things that we really don’t want, if we were only honest enough to look into our hearts,” owned Aunt Jamesina candidly.

「ああ、私たちはみんな、自分の心を正直に見つめれば、本当に欲しくないことを祈っていると思うよ」とジェームズィナおばさんは率直に認めた。

“I’ve a notion that such prayers don’t rise very far.

「そういう祈りは、あまり高く昇らないという考えがあるよ。

I used to pray that I might be enabled to forgive a certain person, but I know now I really didn’t want to forgive her.

私はある人を許せるように祈っていたけど、今は本当に彼女を許したくなかったんだと分かるよ。

When I finally got that I did want to I forgave her without having to pray about it.”

get (思う) [動] come to have or hold

without (なくても) [前] not having or not accompanied by

やっと許したいと思った時、祈らなくても彼女を許せたのよ。」

“I can’t picture you as being unforgiving for long,” said Stella.

「あなたが長い間許さないなんて想像できないよ」とステラは言った。

“Oh, I used to be.

「ああ、昔はそうだったよ。

But holding spite doesn’t seem worth while when you get along in years.”

hold (抱く) [動] to have or keep in the mind

spite (恨み) [名] a feeling of ill will or resentment

get along (年をとる) [動] to become older

でも年をとると恨みを抱き続けるのは価値がないように思えるよ。」

“That reminds me,” said Anne, and told the tale of John and Janet.

「思い出したよ」とアンは言い、ジョンとジャネットの話を語った。

“And now tell us about that romantic scene you hinted so darkly at in one of your letters,” demanded Phil.

「そして今度は手紙の中で暗にほのめかしていたロマンチックな場面について教えて」とフィルが要求した。

Anne acted out Samuel’s proposal with great spirit.

act out (演じる) [動] perform in a play

アンはサミュエルのプロポーズをとても元気よく演じた。

The girls shrieked with laughter and Aunt Jamesina smiled.

shriek (大笑いする) [動] utter a high-pitched scream

少女たちは大笑いし、ジェームズィナおばさんは微笑んだ。

“It isn’t in good taste to make fun of your beaux,” she said severely;

in good taste (趣味がよい) [形] showing good judgment or taste

「ボーイフレンドをからかうのは趣味が悪いよ」と彼女は厳しく言った。

“but,” she added calmly, “I always did it myself.”

「でも」と彼女は落ち着いて付け加えた。「私もいつもそうしていたよ」

“Tell us about your beaux, Aunty,” entreated Phil.

entreated (頼んだ) [動] ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do something

「おばさん、ボーイフレンドのことを教えて」とフィルが頼んだ。

“You must have had any number of them.”

「たくさんいたに違いないよ」

“They’re not in the past tense,” retorted Aunt Jamesina.

「過去形ではないよ」とジェームズィナおばさんは言い返した。

“I’ve got them yet.

「まだいるよ。

There are three old widowers at home who have been casting sheep’s eyes at me for some time.

cast sheep's eyes (色目を使う) [動] look at someone in a way that shows that you are sexually attracted to them

for some time (しばらく前から) [副] for a period of time

家には三人の年老いた男やもめがいて、しばらく前から私に色目を使ってるのよ。

You children needn’t think you own all the romance in the world.”

own (独占する) [動] have or possess

子供たちは、この世の恋愛を全部独占していると思う必要はないよ」

“Widowers and sheep’s eyes don’t sound very romantic, Aunty.”

sheep's eye (色目) [名] a loving or flirtatious glance

「男やもめと色目って、あまりロマンチックに聞こえないよ、おばさん」

“Well, no; but young folks aren’t always romantic either.

「そうね、そうね、でも若い人たちもいつもロマンチックなわけじゃないよ。

Some of my beaux certainly weren’t.

私のボーイフレンドの何人かは確かにそうじゃなかったよ。

I used to laugh at them scandalous, poor boys.

私は彼らをひどく笑ったものよ、かわいそうな子たち。

There was Jim Elwood—he was always in a sort of day-dream—never seemed to sense what was going on.

Jim Elwood (ジム・エルウッド) [名] a character in the story

day-dream (白昼夢) [名] a series of pleasant thoughts that distract one's attention from the present

sense (分かっている) [動] be aware of

go on (起こっている) [動] happen

ジム・エルウッドはいつも白昼夢を見ていて、何が起こっているのか全く分かっていないようだった。

He didn’t wake up to the fact that I’d said ‘no’ till a year after I’d said it.

wake up to (気づく) [動] become aware of

彼は私が「ノー」と言った事実に、私がそれを言ってから一年経つまで気づかなかったよ。

When he did get married his wife fell out of the sleigh one night when they were driving home from church and he never missed her.

fall out of (落ちる) [動] drop or be dislodged from

sleigh (そり) [名] a vehicle on runners for sliding over snow or ice

彼が結婚した時、ある夜、教会から家に向かう途中で妻がそりから落ちたが、彼は彼女を探さなかった。

Then there was Dan Winston.

Dan Winston (ダン・ウィンストン) [名] a character in the story

それからダン・ウィンストン。

He knew too much.

too much (あまりに多く) [副] more than is usual or desirable

彼は物知りすぎた。

He knew everything in this world and most of what is in the next.

彼はこの世の全てを知っていて、来世のほとんどのことも知っていた。

He could give you an answer to any question, even if you asked him when the Judgment Day was to be.

Judgment Day (最後の審判の日) [名] the day on which God is believed to judge all people

彼はどんな質問にも答えることができた。たとえ最後の審判の日がいつなのかと尋ねても。

Milton Edwards was real nice and I liked him but I didn’t marry him.

Milton Edwards (ミルトン・エドワーズ) [名] a man's name

real nice (本当に素敵) [形] very nice

ミルトン・エドワーズは本当に素敵で、私は彼が好きだったけど、彼とは結婚しなかった。

For one thing, he took a week to get a joke through his head, and for another he never asked me.

for one thing (一つには) [副] as one point or example

take a week (1週間かかる) [動] require seven days

get a joke (ジョークを理解する) [動] understand the humor in something

through one's head (頭で) [名] the upper or front part of the human body, containing the brain and eyes

for another (もう一つには) [副] as another point or example

一つには、彼はジョークを理解するのに1週間かかり、もう一つには彼は私にプロポーズしなかった。

Horatio Reeve was the most interesting beau I ever had.

Horatio Reeve (ホレイショ・リーブ) [名] a man's name

ホレイショ・リーブは私が今までに付き合った中で一番面白いボーイフレンドだった。

But when he told a story he dressed it up so that you couldn’t see it for frills.

tell a story (物語を語る) [動] narrate a story

dress up (飾り立てる) [動] put on special clothes for a special occasion

frill (飾り) [名] a decorative edging or trimming

しかし、彼が物語を語るとき、彼はそれを飾り立てるので、あなたはそれを飾りとして見ることができなかった。

I never could decide whether he was lying or just letting his imagination run loose.”

lie (嘘をつく) [動] make an untrue statement with deliberate intent to deceive; utter an untruth

run loose (働かせる) [動] to be free to move around without being controlled

彼が嘘をついているのか、ただ想像力を働かせているのか、私には判断できなかった。」

“And what about the others, Aunty?”

「他の人はどうですか、おばさん?」

“Go away and unpack,” said Aunt Jamesina, waving Joseph at them by mistake for a needle.

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

unpack (荷物を解く) [動] remove the contents of a container

by mistake (間違えて) [副] incorrectly

「行って荷物を解きなさい」とジェームズィナおばさんは針と間違えてジョセフを彼女たちに振りながら言った。

“The others were too nice to make fun of.

「他の人たちはからかうには優しすぎた。

I shall respect their memory.

respect (尊重する) [動] have due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights, or traditions of

私は彼らの記憶を尊重する。

There’s a box of flowers in your room, Anne.

There is (ある) [動] to be present

アン、あなたの部屋に花の箱があるよ。

They came about an hour ago.”

一時間ほど前に届いたのよ。」

After the first week the girls of Patty’s Place settled down to a steady grind of study;

first week (最初の一週間) [名] the first seven days of a period

steady grind (勉強に励む) [名] a difficult and unpleasant task that takes a long time to complete

最初の一週間が過ぎると、パティの家の人々は落ち着いて勉強に励むようになった。

for this was their last year at Redmond and graduation honors must be fought for persistently.

last year (最終学年) [名] the final year of a course of study

graduation (卒業) [名] the action or process of graduating

honor (優等生) [名] a person who has achieved high academic standards

persistently (粘り強く) [副] in a determined and unyielding manner

今年はレドモンドの最終学年で、卒業優等生をめざして粘り強く戦わなければならない。

Anne devoted herself to English, Priscilla pored over classics, and Philippa pounded away at Mathematics.

devote oneself to (専念する) [動] give all of one's time and energy to

pore over (読みふける) [動] read or study attentively

classic (古典) [名] a work of literature that is considered to be of the highest quality

pound away at (打ち込む) [動] work hard at something

アンは英語に専念し、プリシラは古典を読みふけり、フィリッパは数学に打ち込んだ。

Sometimes they grew tired, sometimes they felt discouraged, sometimes nothing seemed worth the struggle for it.

grow tired (疲れる) [動] become tired

feel discouraged (落胆する) [動] lose confidence or hope

時には疲れ、時には落胆し、時には何もかもが努力に値しないように思えた。

In one such mood Stella wandered up to the blue room one rainy November evening.

one such mood (そんな気分) [名] a feeling of sadness or melancholy

one rainy November evening (ある雨の降る十一月の夕方) [名] a time of day when the sun is setting

ある雨の降る十一月の夕方、ステラはそんな気分で青い部屋に迷い込んだ。

Anne sat on the floor in a little circle of light cast by the lamp beside her, amid a surrounding snow of crumpled manuscript.

lamp (ランプ) [名] a device for producing light, especially one using an electric bulb

amid (囲まれて) [前] in or into the middle of

アンは、くしゃくしゃになった原稿の雪に囲まれて、横にあるランプが投げかける小さな光の輪の中に座っていた。

“What in the world are you doing?”

what in the world (いったい何) [名] an expression of surprise or annoyance

「いったい何をしているの?」

“Just looking over some old Story Club yarns.

yarn (話) [名] a long and complicated story

「ただ、昔の物語クラブの話をいくつか見ているだけよ。

I wanted something to cheer and inebriate.

inebriate (酔わせる) [動] make drunk

何か元気づけて酔わせてくれるものが欲しかった。

I’d studied until the world seemed azure.

世界が青く見えるまで勉強した。

So I came up here and dug these out of my trunk.

dig out (掘り出す) [動] extract by digging

だから、ここに来て、トランクの中からこれらを掘り出したんだ。

They are so drenched in tears and tragedy that they are excruciatingly funny.”

be drenched in (どっぷり浸かっている) [動] be wet through

excruciatingly (耐えられないほど) [副] extremely painful

涙と悲劇にどっぷり浸かっていて、耐えられないほど面白いよ」

“I’m blue and discouraged myself,” said Stella, throwing herself on the couch.

blue (落ち込んでいる) [形] sad or unhappy

discouraged (気落ちしている) [形] having lost confidence or hope

couch (ソファ) [名] a long upholstered piece of furniture for several people to sit on

「私も落ち込んで、気落ちしているの」とステラはソファに身を投げ出した。

“Nothing seems worthwhile.

「何も価値があるように思えない。

My very thoughts are old.

very (そのもの) [形] actual; true; real

私の考えそのものが古い。

I’ve thought them all before.

全部前に考えたことがある。

What is the use of living after all, Anne?”

結局、生きる意味って何なの、アン?」

“Honey, it’s just brain fag that makes us feel that way, and the weather.

brain fag (頭の疲労) [名] a state of mental or physical exhaustion

「ハニー、私たちがそんな風に感じるのはただの頭の疲労と天気のせいよ。

A pouring rainy night like this, coming after a hard day’s grind, would squelch any one but a Mark Tapley.

pouring (どしゃ降りの) [形] raining heavily

rainy (雨の) [形] characterized by rain

hard (骨を折った) [形] requiring a great deal of effort

grind (骨を折る) [動] work hard

squelch (ぐったりさせる) [動] crush or squash with a squelching sound

Mark Tapley (マーク・タプリー) [名] a character in the novel Martin Chuzzlewit by Charles Dickens

一日中骨を折った後にこんなどしゃ降りの夜が来たら、マーク・タプリー以外は誰でもぐったりしてしまうだろう。

You know it is worthwhile to live.”

生きる価値があるって知ってるよ」

“Oh, I suppose so.

「ああ、そう思うよ。

But I can’t prove it to myself just now.”

just now (今) [副] at this moment; right now

でも今はそれを自分自身に証明できないよ」

“Just think of all the great and noble souls who have lived and worked in the world,” said Anne dreamily.

「この世に生きて働いてきた偉大で高貴な魂のことを考えてみなさい」とアンは夢見心地に言った。

“Isn’t it worthwhile to come after them and inherit what they won and taught?

inherit (受け継ぐ) [動] receive (money, property, or a title) as an heir at the death of the previous holder

「彼らの後に生まれて、彼らが勝ち得て教えてくれたことを受け継ぐのは価値があることではないの?

Isn’t it worthwhile to think we can share their inspiration?

彼らのひらめきを共有できると考えるのは価値があることではないの?

And then, all the great souls that will come in the future?

そして、未来に現れる偉大な魂たちも?

Isn’t it worthwhile to work a little and prepare the way for them—make just one step in their path easier?”

step (一歩) [名] the action of moving the foot forward, as in walking or running

少し働いて彼らの道を準備し、彼らの道のたった一歩を楽にする価値はないの?」

“Oh, my mind agrees with you, Anne.

「ああ、私の心はあなたに同意するよ、アン。

But my soul remains doleful and uninspired.

doleful (悲しみに沈む) [形] mournful, sad, or melancholy

uninspired (ひらめきがない) [形] lacking in inspiration

でも私の魂は悲しみに沈んでいて、ひらめきがないの。

I’m always grubby and dingy on rainy nights.”

grubby (汚れた) [形] dirty

雨の夜はいつも汚れて薄汚れているよ」

“Some nights I like the rain—I like to lie in bed and hear it pattering on the roof and drifting through the pines.”

some nights (ある夜) [名] some nights

patter (打つ音) [動] make a light, quick, repeated tapping sound

「雨が好きになる夜もあるよ。ベッドに横になって、雨が屋根を打つ音や松の木の間を吹き抜ける音を聞くのが好き」

“I like it when it stays on the roof,” said Stella.

「雨が屋根に留まっている時が好き」とステラは言った。

“It doesn’t always.

「いつもそうではないの。

I spent a gruesome night in an old country farmhouse last summer.

去年の夏、私は田舎の古い農家で恐ろしい夜を過ごした。

The roof leaked and the rain came pattering down on my bed.

屋根が漏れて、雨が私のベッドに降り注いだ。

There was no poetry in that.

poetry (詩情) [名] the art of writing poems

そこには詩情などなかった。

I had to get up in the ‘mirk midnight’ and chivy round to pull the bedstead out of the drip—and it was one of those solid, old-fashioned beds that weigh a ton—more or less.

chivy (引きずり出す) [動] to hurry or urge along

drip (雨漏り) [名] a small drop of liquid

bedstead (ベッド) [名] the framework of a bed

solid (頑丈な) [形] strong and sturdy

weigh (重さ) [動] have a specified weight

ton (1トン) [名] a unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds

私は「真夜中の暗闇」に起きて、ベッドを雨漏りから引きずり出さなければならなかった。それは、重さ1トンもあるような、頑丈な昔ながらのベッドだった。

And then that drip-drop, drip-drop kept up all night until my nerves just went to pieces.

drip-drop (ポタポタ) [名] the sound of water dripping

go to pieces (参る) [動] to become very upset or confused

そして、そのポタポタ、ポタポタという音が夜通し続き、私の神経はすっかり参ってしまった。

You’ve no idea what an eerie noise a great drop of rain falling with a mushy thud on a bare floor makes in the night.

eerie (不気味な) [形] strange and frightening

noise (音) [名] a sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant or that causes disturbance

drop (粒) [名] a small round or pear-shaped mass of liquid

mushy (どろどろ) [形] soft and wet

thud (音を立てる) [名] a dull sound as of a heavy object falling to the ground

夜中に大きな雨粒がむき出しの床に落ちて、どろどろと音を立てる不気味な音がどんなものか、あなたにはわからないでしょう。

It sounds like ghostly footsteps and all that sort of thing.

sound (音がする) [動] make or cause to make a sound

ghostly (幽霊のような) [形] of or relating to a ghost

幽霊の足音のような音がする。

What are you laughing over, Anne?”

laugh over (笑う) [動] express mirth, satisfaction, or derision with a chuckle or explosive vocal sound

何を笑っているの、アン?」

“These stories. As Phil would say they are killing—in more senses than one, for everybody died in them.

sense (意味) [名] a meaning or an interpretation

「この話。フィルが言うように、それらは殺人だわー一つ以上の意味で、みんな死んでしまうのだから。

What dazzlingly lovely heroines we had—and how we dressed them!

私たちのヒロインはどんなにまばゆいばかりに美しかったかーそしてどんなに着飾らせたか!

“Silks—satins—velvets—jewels—laces—they never wore anything else.

satin (サテン) [名] a fabric with a glossy surface and a dull back

「絹ーサテンービロードー宝石ーレースー彼女たちはそれ以外のものを着ることはなかった。

Here is one of Jane Andrews’ stories depicting her heroine as sleeping in a beautiful white satin nightdress trimmed with seed pearls.”

depict (描く) [動] represent in a drawing, painting, or sculpture

nightdress (寝間着) [名] a loose garment worn in bed

trim (縁取る) [動] decorate with an edging or border

これがジェーン・アンドリュースの物語の一つで、ヒロインが真珠の種で縁取られた美しい白いサテンの寝間着を着て眠っているところを描いている。」

“Go on,” said Stella.

「続けて」ステラは言った。

“I begin to feel that life is worth living as long as there’s a laugh in it.”

「人生には笑いがある限り生きる価値があると感じ始めている。」

“Here’s one I wrote.

here (これ) [名] this

one (もの) [名] a thing

「これが私の書いたもの。

My heroine is disporting herself at a ball ‘glittering from head to foot with large diamonds of the first water.’

ball (舞踏会) [名] a social gathering for dancing

glitter (輝く) [動] to shine or sparkle brightly

first water (一等品) [名] the finest quality

私のヒロインは舞踏会で「頭から足の先まで一等品の大きなダイヤモンドで輝いている」

But what booted beauty or rich attire?

boot (役に立つ) [動] be of use or advantage to

attire (衣装) [名] clothes or other items worn on the body

しかし、美しさや豪華な衣装が何の役に立つだろう?

‘The paths of glory lead but to the grave.’

grave (墓場) [名] a location where dead people are buried

「栄光の道は墓場へと続く」

They must either be murdered or die of a broken heart.

be murdered (殺される) [動] be killed unlawfully and with premeditation

broken heart (失恋) [名] a very strong feeling of sadness, usually because a relationship with someone you love has ended

彼女たちは殺されるか、失恋で死ぬかどちらかだ。

There was no escape for them.”

there be no (ない) [動] not exist

彼女たちには逃げ道がなかった」

“Let me read some of your stories.”

「あなたの物語をいくつか読ませて」

“Well, here’s my masterpiece.

「ええ、これが私の傑作よ。

Note its cheerful title—‘My Graves.’

note (注目する) [動] notice or observe

その陽気な題名に注目してね。『私の墓』

I shed quarts of tears while writing it, and the other girls shed gallons while I read it.

shed (流す) [動] cause to flow

これを書いている間に私は何クォートも涙を流し、私が読んでいる間に他の女の子たちは何ガロンも涙を流したよ。

Jane Andrews’ mother scolded her frightfully because she had so many handkerchiefs in the wash that week.

scold (叱る) [動] rebuke or criticize angrily

frightfully (恐ろしく) [副] in a frightening manner

wash (洗濯物) [名] clothes or other articles that need to be washed or that have just been washed

ジェーン・アンドリュースの母親は、その週に洗濯物にハンカチがたくさんあったために、彼女を恐ろしく叱った。

It’s a harrowing tale of the wanderings of a Methodist minister’s wife.

Methodist (メソジスト派) [名] a member of a Protestant denomination

それはメソジスト派の牧師の妻の放浪の悲惨な物語だ。

I made her a Methodist because it was necessary that she should wander.

彼女をメソジスト派にしたのは、彼女が放浪する必要があったからだ。

She buried a child every place she lived in.

彼女は住む場所ごとに子供を埋葬した。

There were nine of them and their graves were severed far apart, ranging from Newfoundland to Vancouver.

far apart (遠く離れている) [形] a great distance away

Newfoundland (ニューファンドランド) [名] an island off the east coast of Canada

子供は9人いて、墓はニューファンドランドからバンクーバーまで遠く離れていた。

I described the children, pictured their several death beds, and detailed their tombstones and epitaphs.

describe (描写する) [動] give an account of something

death bed (死の床) [名] the bed in which someone dies

私は子供たちのことを描写し、彼らの死の床を描き、墓石や墓碑銘を詳細に描いた。

I had intended to bury the whole nine but when I had disposed of eight my invention of horrors gave out and I permitted the ninth to live as a hopeless cripple.”

dispose (処分する) [動] get rid of

invention (創作) [名] the creation of something new

horror (恐怖) [名] an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust

give out (尽きる) [動] be used up; be exhausted

ninth (9人目) [名] the number 9 in a series

cripple (不具) [名] a person who is unable to walk or move properly

9人全員を埋葬するつもりだったが、8人を処分したところで恐怖の創作が尽きてしまい、9人目は絶望的な不具として生きることを許した」

While Stella read My Graves, punctuating its tragic paragraphs with chuckles, and Rusty slept the sleep of a just cat who has been out all night curled up on a Jane Andrews tale of a beautiful maiden of fifteen who went to nurse in a leper colony—of course dying of the loathsome disease finally—Anne glanced over the other manuscripts and recalled the old days at Avonlea school when the members of the Story Club, sitting under the spruce trees or down among the ferns by the brook, had written them.

My Graves (私の墓) [名] a book by Stella

punctuate (区切る) [動] interrupt at intervals

just (ばかり) [副] only a short time ago

nurse (看護師) [名] a person trained to care for the sick or infirm

leper colony (ハンセン病患者のコロニー) [名] a place where people with leprosy live

loathsome (忌まわしい) [形] causing intense dislike or disgust

disease (病気) [名] a disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific signs or symptoms or that affects a specific location and is not simply a direct result of physi...

old days (昔) [名] a time in the past

Avonlea school (アヴォンリー学校) [名] a school in Avonlea

Story Club (ストーリークラブ) [名] a club for people who like to tell stories

spruce tree (トウヒの木) [名] an evergreen coniferous tree

ステラが「私の墓」を読み、悲劇的な段落をくすくす笑いながら読み、ラスティは、ハンセン病患者のコロニーで看護師になった15歳の美しい乙女のジェーン・アンドリュースの物語の上に丸まって、一晩中外に出ていたばかりの猫の眠りについた。もちろん、最終的には忌まわしい病気で死んでしまうのだが、アンは他の原稿に目を通し、ストーリークラブのメンバーがトウヒの木の下や小川のそばのシダの間に座って書いていた、アヴォンリー学校の昔を思い出した。

What fun they had had!

なんて楽しかったんだろう!

How the sunshine and mirth of those olden summers returned as she read.

mirth (陽気さ) [名] amusement, especially as expressed in laughter

彼女が読んでいるうちに、昔の夏の日差しと陽気さが戻ってきた。

Not all the glory that was Greece or the grandeur that was Rome could weave such wizardry as those funny, tearful tales of the Story Club.

grandeur (壮大さ) [名] the quality or state of being grand

weave (織り成す) [動] make by weaving

tearful (涙ぐましい) [形] full of or shedding tears

ギリシャの栄光もローマの壮大さも、ストーリークラブのあの面白くて涙ぐましい物語のような魔法は織り成せなかった。

Among the manuscripts Anne found one written on sheets of wrapping paper.

アンは原稿の中に、包装紙に書かれた原稿を見つけた。

A wave of laughter filled her gray eyes as she recalled the time and place of its genesis.

genesis (起源) [名] the origin or mode of formation of something

彼女はその起源の時と場所を思い出し、笑いの波が彼女の灰色の目を満たした。

It was the sketch she had written the day she fell through the roof of the Cobb duckhouse on the Tory Road.

Tory Road (トーリーロード) [名] a road in Avonlea

fall through (落ちる) [動] fail to happen or be achieved

duckhouse (アヒル小屋) [名] a house for ducks

sketch (スケッチ) [名] a rough or unfinished drawing or painting, often made to assist in making a more finished picture

それは、彼女がトーリーロードのコブのアヒル小屋の屋根から落ちた日に書いたスケッチだった。

Anne glanced over it, then fell to reading it intently.

glance over (ちらっと見る) [動] look at quickly or briefly

fall to (~し始める) [動] start doing something

intently (熱心に) [副] with a lot of attention or effort

アンはそれをちらっと見て、それから熱心に読み始めた。

It was a little dialogue between asters and sweet-peas, wild canaries in the lilac bush, and the guardian spirit of the garden.

sweet-pea (スイートピー) [名] a climbing plant with fragrant flowers

guardian spirit (守護霊) [名] a spirit that protects a person or place

それは、アスターとスイートピー、ライラックの茂みの中の野生の金糸雀、そして庭の守護霊との間の小さな対話だった。

After she had read it, she sat, staring into space;

space (空間) [名] the expanse in which the solar system, stars, and galaxies exist and through which they move

彼女はそれを読み終えた後、座って空間を見つめていた。

and when Stella had gone she smoothed out the crumpled manuscript.

go (去る) [動] move away from a place

smooth out (伸ばす) [動] make smooth or smoother

crumpled (しわくちゃになった) [形] having creases or wrinkles

そしてステラが去った後、彼女はしわくちゃになった原稿を伸ばした。

“I believe I will,” she said resolutely.

「そうするつもりよ」と彼女は断固として言った。

Chapter XXXVI: The Gardners’Call

第36章: ガードナー家の訪問

“Here is a letter with an Indian stamp for you, Aunt Jimsie,” said Phil.

Indian (インドの) [形] of or relating to India or its people or culture

stamp (切手) [名] a small adhesive piece of paper of specified value issued by a post office, to be affixed to a letter or parcel to indicate the amount of postage paid

「ジムシーおばさん、インドの切手が貼ってある手紙が来てるよ」とフィルが言った。

“Here are three for Stella, and two for Pris, and a glorious fat one for me from Jo.

「ステラに3通、プリスに2通、そしてジョーから私に1通、分厚い手紙が来てるよ。

There’s nothing for you, Anne, except a circular.”

circular (回覧板) [名] a letter or notice sent to a large number of people

アンには回覧板以外何も来てないよ」

Nobody noticed Anne’s flush as she took the thin letter Phil tossed her carelessly.

flush (顔を赤らめる) [動] blush

フィルが投げ渡した薄い手紙を受け取ったとき、アンが顔を赤らめたことには誰も気づかなかった。

But a few minutes later Phil looked up to see a transfigured Anne.

a few minutes later (数分後) [名] a short period of time after the present moment

transfigure (輝く) [動] change in form or appearance

しかし数分後、フィルが顔を上げると、アンの顔が輝いていた。

“Honey, what good thing has happened?”

「ハニー、何かいいことがあったの?」

“The Youth’s Friend has accepted a little sketch I sent them a fortnight ago,” said Anne, trying hard to speak as if she were accustomed to having sketches accepted every mail, but not quite succeeding.

The Youth's Friend (ユース・フレンド) [名] a magazine

a fortnight ago (二週間前) [名] two weeks ago

every mail (毎回) [名] each time

「ユース・フレンドが二週間前に送った短いスケッチを採用してくれたの」とアンは、毎回スケッチが採用されることに慣れているかのように話そうとしたが、あまりうまくいかなかった。

“Anne Shirley! How glorious! What was it?

「アン・シャーリー! なんて素晴らしいの! 何だったんだ?

When is it to be published?

いつ出版されるの?

Did they pay you for it?”

for (に対して) [前] in exchange for; in return for

お金は払われたの?」

“Yes; they’ve sent a check for ten dollars, and the editor writes that he would like to see more of my work.

ten dollars (10ドル) [名] an amount of money

「ええ、10ドルの小切手が送られてきて、編集者は私の作品をもっと見たいと言っています。

Dear man, he shall.

shall (そうするでしょう) [助] expressing a strong intention or determination

親愛なる人、彼はそうするでしょう。

It was an old sketch I found in my box.

箱の中にあった古いスケッチです。

I re-wrote it and sent it in—but I never really thought it could be accepted because it had no plot,” said Anne, recalling the bitter experience of Averil’s Atonement.

re-write (書き直す) [動] write again

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

bitter experience (苦い経験) [名] an unpleasant event that one has lived through

Averil's Atonement (アヴェリルの贖罪) [名] a story written by Anne Shirley

書き直して送ったんだけど、プロットがなかったから受け入れられるとは思っていなかった」と、アヴェリルの贖罪の苦い経験を思い出しながら言った。

“What are you going to do with that ten dollars, Anne?

do with (するつもり) [動] have to do with; be connected with

「その10ドルで何をするつもりなの、アン?

Let’s all go up town and get drunk,” suggested Phil.

town (街) [名] a human settlement larger than a village

get drunk (酔っぱらう) [動] become intoxicated with alcohol

みんなで街に行って酔っぱらおう」とフィルが提案した。

“I am going to squander it in a wild soulless revel of some sort,” declared Anne gaily.

soulless (魂のない) [形] lacking inspiration or excitement

revel (酒宴) [名] a wild party

「私はそれを何かの野生の魂のない酒宴で浪費するつもりだ」とアンは陽気に宣言した。

“At all events it isn’t tainted money—like the check I got for that horrible Reliable Baking Powder story.

tainted (汚れた) [形] contaminated or polluted

「いずれにせよ、あの恐ろしい信頼できるベーキングパウダーの物語でもらった小切手のような汚れたお金ではない。

I spent it usefully for clothes and hated them every time I put them on.”

usefully (有効に) [副] in a way that is effective or helpful

私はそれを服に有効に費やし、着るたびに嫌いになった。」

“Think of having a real live author at Patty’s Place,” said Priscilla.

live (生きている) [形] not dead

author (作家) [名] a person who writes books

「パティの家に本物の作家がいるなんて」とプリシラは言った。

“It’s a great responsibility,” said Aunt Jamesina solemnly.

「それは大きな責任だ」とジェームズイナおばさんは厳粛に言った。

“Indeed it is,” agreed Pris with equal solemnity.

equal (同じように) [形] the same in quantity, size, value, or status

「確かにそうです」とプリスも同じように厳粛に同意した。

“Authors are kittle cattle.

cattle (家畜) [名] cows, bulls, or oxen

「作家は気まぐれな家畜だ。

You never know when or how they will break out.

いつ、どんな風に暴れ出すかわからない。

Anne may make copy of us.”

make copy of (真似する) [動] imitate or copy

may (かもしれない) [助] expressing possibility

アンが私たちを真似するかもしれない。」

“I meant that the ability to write for the Press was a great responsibility,” said Aunt Jamesina severely, “and I hope Anne realizes, it.

ability (能力) [名] the power or capacity to perform or achieve

Press (新聞) [名] newspapers and magazines considered collectively

realize (自覚する) [動] be fully aware of (something as a fact)

「新聞に書ける能力は大きな責任を伴うという意味よ」とジェームズィナおばさんは厳しく言った。「アンにはそれを自覚してほしいよ。

My daughter used to write stories before she went to the foreign field, but now she has turned her attention to higher things.

foreign (外国の) [形] of, from, in, or characteristic of a country or language other than one's own

私の娘も外国の宣教地に行く前は物語を書いていましたが、今ではもっと高尚なことに興味を向けています。

She used to say her motto was ‘Never write a line you would be ashamed to read at your own funeral.’

彼女はいつも「自分の葬儀で読まれて恥ずかしいような文章は絶対に書かない」というのがモットーだと言ってたよ。

You’d better take that for yours, Anne, if you are going to embark in literature.

take that for yours (それをモットーにする) [動] adopt something as your own

embark (進む) [動] begin a journey

アン、もし文学の道に進むなら、それをモットーにした方がいいよ。

Though, to be sure,” added Aunt Jamesina perplexedly, “Elizabeth always used to laugh when she said it.

perplexedly (困惑したように) [副] in a confused or bewildered manner

でも、確かに」とジェームズィナおばさんは困惑したように付け加えた。「エリザベスはいつもそう言うと笑っていたよ。

She always laughed so much that I don’t know how she ever came to decide on being a missionary.

decide on (決める) [動] reach a decision about

missionary (宣教師) [名] a person who is sent on a religious mission, especially one sent to a foreign country

彼女はいつも笑いすぎて、どうして宣教師になろうと思ったのかわからないよ。

I’m thankful she did—I prayed that she might—but—I wish she hadn’t.”

彼女がそうしてくれたことに感謝しているし、そうしてくれるように祈っていたけど、そうしてくれなかったらよかったのに」

Then Aunt Jamesina wondered why those giddy girls all laughed.

giddy (軽薄な) [形] lacking seriousness or maturity

ジェームズィナおばさんは、なぜこの軽薄な娘たちがみんな笑うのか不思議に思った。

Anne’s eyes shone all that day;

その日、アンの目はずっと輝いていた。

literary ambitions sprouted and budded in her brain;

bud (蕾をつける) [動] begin to grow

文学的野心が彼女の脳内で芽生え、蕾をつけた。

their exhilaration accompanied her to Jennie Cooper’s walking party, and not even the sight of Gilbert and Christine, walking just ahead of her and Roy, could quite subdue the sparkle of her starry hopes.

accompany (続く) [動] go with someone or something

Jennie Cooper (ジェニー・クーパー) [名] a character in the story

walking party (ウォーキング・パーティー) [名] a social gathering at which people walk around and talk to each other

subdue (抑える) [動] bring under control or subdue

その高揚感はジェニー・クーパーのウォーキング・パーティーまで続き、ギルバートとクリスティンがアンとロイのすぐ前を歩いているのを見ても、彼女の希望の星の輝きを抑えることはできなかった。

Nevertheless, she was not so rapt from things of earth as to be unable to notice that Christine’s walk was decidedly ungraceful.

rapt (夢中になる) [形] carried away with emotion

be unable to (できない) [動] not have the ability, power, or skill to do something

walk (歩き方) [名] the manner in which someone walks

ungraceful (優雅でない) [形] lacking grace or elegance

それでも、クリスティンの歩き方が明らかに優雅でないことに気づかないほど、彼女は現実から離れてはいなかった。

“But I suppose Gilbert looks only at her face.

「でもギルバートは彼女の顔しか見ていないと思う。

So like a man,” thought Anne scornfully.

男ってそんなもの」とアンは軽蔑して思った。

“Shall you be home Saturday afternoon?” asked Roy.

「土曜日の午後は家にいる?」とロイが尋ねた。

“Yes.”

「いるよ」

“My mother and sisters are coming to call on you,” said Roy quietly.

call on (訪ねる) [動] pay a visit to

「母と妹たちが君に会いに来る」とロイは静かに言った。

Something went over Anne which might be described as a thrill, but it was hardly a pleasant one.

go over (走り抜ける) [動] move or travel across

hardly (決して~ない) [副] not at all; almost not

アンの心を何かが走り抜けた。それはスリルと言えるかもしれないが、決して心地よいものではなかった。

She had never met any of Roy’s family;

アンはロイの家族に会ったことがなかった。

she realized the significance of his statement;

statement (言葉) [名] a declaration or remark

アンはロイの言葉の意味を理解した。

and it had, somehow, an irrevocableness about it that chilled her.

irrevocableness (取り返しのつかなさ) [名] the quality of being unable to be changed or reversed

chill (ぞっとさせる) [動] to make cold or colder

そして、その言葉には、彼女をぞっとさせるような取り返しのつかなさがあった。

“I shall be glad to see them,” she said flatly;

flatly (平坦に) [副] in a flat manner

「お会いできるのを楽しみにしています」とアンは平坦に言った。

and then wondered if she really would be glad.

be glad (楽しみである) [動] be happy or pleased about something

そして、本当に会えるのが楽しみなのかしらと思った。

She ought to be, of course.

もちろん、そうあるべきだ。

But would it not be something of an ordeal?

しかし、それは試練のようなものではないだろうか?

Gossip had filtered to Anne regarding the light in which the Gardners viewed the “infatuation” of son and brother.

filter (届く) [動] pass gradually through or as if through a filter

light (見方) [名] the way in which something is regarded

view (見ている) [動] look at or inspect

infatuation (熱愛) [名] an intense but short-lived passion or admiration for someone or something

ガードナー家が息子と兄の「熱愛」をどんな風に見ているかについて、アンの耳にも噂が届いていた。

Roy must have brought pressure to bear in the matter of this call.

bring pressure to bear (圧力をかけた) [動] to use one's influence to persuade or force someone to do something

matter (訪問) [名] a situation or event that is being dealt with or considered

ロイがこの訪問に圧力をかけたに違いない。

Anne knew she would be weighed in the balance.

weigh (かける) [動] measure the weight of

balance (天秤) [名] an instrument for weighing, typically a beam with a central pivot and two pans of equal weight suspended from each end

アンは自分が天秤にかけられていることを知っていた。

From the fact that they had consented to call she understood that, willingly or unwillingly, they regarded her as a possible member of their clan.

willingly (喜んで) [副] of your own free will

unwillingly (不本意に) [副] in a reluctant manner

possible (可能性のある) [形] that may happen or be true

clan (一族) [名] a group of people with a common ancestor

彼らが訪問に同意したという事実から、彼女は、彼らが彼女を喜んでか不本意かに関わらず、彼らの一族の可能性のある一員と見なしていることを理解した。

“I shall just be myself.

be (する) [動] exist; be present

「私はただ自分らしくするだけよ。

I shall not try to make a good impression,” thought Anne loftily.

make a good impression (良い印象を与える) [動] make someone like you

良い印象を与えようとはしないよ」とアンは高慢に思った。

But she was wondering what dress she would better wear Saturday afternoon, and if the new style of high hair-dressing would suit her better than the old;

しかし、彼女は土曜日の午後にはどんなドレスを着たらいいのか、また、新しいスタイルの髪型が古いスタイルよりも自分に似合うかどうかを迷っていた。

and the walking party was rather spoiled for her.

walking party (散歩会) [名] a group of people who go for a walk together

spoiled (台無し) [形] ruined or damaged

彼女にとって散歩会は台無しになってしまった。

By night she had decided that she would wear her brown chiffon on Saturday, but would do her hair low.

by night (夜になるまでに) [副] during the night

low (低く) [副] not high or tall

夜になるまでに、彼女は土曜日に茶色のシフォンを着ることに決めたが、髪は低く結うことにした。

Friday afternoon none of the girls had classes at Redmond.

金曜日の午後、レドモンドでは誰も授業がなかった。

Stella took the opportunity to write a paper for the Philomathic Society, and was sitting at the table in the corner of the living-room with an untidy litter of notes and manuscript on the floor around her.

take the opportunity (機会をとらえる) [動] make use of a favorable situation

write a paper (論文を書く) [動] produce a scholarly article

Philomathic Society (哲学協会) [名] a society for the promotion of learning

sit at the table (テーブルに座る) [動] be seated at a table

corner of the living-room (居間の隅) [名] the area of a room where two walls meet

untidy litter (散らかる) [名] a disorderly accumulation of things

note (メモ) [名] a short written record of something

ステラは、この機会に哲学協会のために論文を書き、居間の隅のテーブルに座り、周りの床にはメモや原稿が散らかっていた。

Stella always vowed she never could write anything unless she threw each sheet down as she completed it.

unless (~しない限り) [接] except if; only if

threw (投げる) [動] propel or cause to move in a specified way with a rapid, energetic, or violent movement of the arm and hand

as (書き終えた) [接] at the same time that; while

completed (書き終える) [動] finish making or doing

ステラはいつも、書き終えた紙を投げ捨てないと何も書けないと誓っていた。

Anne, in her flannel blouse and serge skirt, with her hair rather blown from her windy walk home, was sitting squarely in the middle of the floor, teasing the Sarah-cat with a wishbone.

flannel blouse (フランネルのブラウス) [名] a shirt made of flannel

serge skirt (サージのスカート) [名] a skirt made of serge

blown (乱れる) [動] to be moved by the wind

squarely (どっかり) [副] in a direct or straightforward manner

wishbone (叉骨) [名] a forked bone between the neck and breast of a bird

フランネルのブラウスとサージのスカートを着たアンは、風の強い道を歩いて帰ってきたので髪が乱れ、床の真ん中にどっかりと座って、サラ猫を叉骨でからかっていた。

Joseph and Rusty were both curled up in her lap.

ジョセフとラスティは二人とも彼女の膝の上で丸まっていた。

A warm plummy odor filled the whole house, for Priscilla was cooking in the kitchen.

plummy (プラムの) [形] having the flavor or aroma of plums

プリシラが台所で料理をしていたので、家全体に温かいプラムの香りが漂っていた。

Presently she came in, enshrouded in a huge work-apron, with a smudge of flour on her nose, to show Aunt Jamesina the chocolate cake she had just iced.

enshroud (まとい) [動] cover or envelop completely

work-apron (作業用エプロン) [名] an apron worn to protect one's clothes while working

flour (小麦粉) [名] a powder made by grinding grain, especially wheat, and used to make bread, cakes, and pastry

ice (アイシングする) [動] cover with icing

やがて彼女は、大きな作業用エプロンをまとい、鼻に小麦粉をつけたまま、ジェームズィナおばさんにアイシングしたばかりのチョコレートケーキを見せに来た。

At this auspicious moment the knocker sounded.

auspicious (縁起の良い) [形] conducive to success; favorable

この縁起の良い瞬間に、ノックの音がした。

Nobody paid any attention to it save Phil, who sprang up and opened it, expecting a boy with the hat she had bought that morning.

pay attention to (注意を払う) [動] take notice of

誰もそれに注意を払わなかったが、フィルは飛び起きてドアを開け、その朝買った帽子をかぶった少年を期待した。

On the doorstep stood Mrs. Gardner and her daughters.

on the doorstep (玄関先に) [副] very close

Mrs. Gardner (ガードナー夫人) [名] a woman who is married

玄関先にはガードナー夫人と娘たちが立っていた。

Anne scrambled to her feet somehow, emptying two indignant cats out of her lap as she did so, and mechanically shifting her wishbone from her right hand to her left.

scramble to one's feet (立ち上がる) [動] get up quickly and with difficulty

empty (下ろす) [動] remove the contents of

mechanically (機械的に) [副] in a mechanical manner

shift (移す) [動] move from one place to another

right hand (右手) [名] the hand that is on the right side of the body

left hand (左手) [名] the hand that is on the left side of the body

アンはなんとか立ち上がり、憤慨した2匹の猫を膝から下ろして、機械的に右手から左手にフォークの叉骨を移した。

Priscilla, who would have had to cross the room to reach the kitchen door, lost her head, wildly plunged the chocolate cake under a cushion on the inglenook sofa, and dashed upstairs.

lose one's head (頭が真っ白になる) [動] become flustered or confused

plunge (押し込む) [動] thrust or force suddenly or violently

dash (駆け上がる) [動] move or travel quickly

台所のドアまで部屋を横切らなければならなかったプリシラは、頭が真っ白になって、チョコレートケーキを暖炉のそばのソファのクッションの下に押し込んで、二階に駆け上がった。

Stella began feverishly gathering up her manuscript.

feverishly (熱狂的に) [副] in a feverish manner

ステラは熱狂的に原稿を集め始めた。

Only Aunt Jamesina and Phil remained normal.

ジェームズィナおばさんとフィルだけが平常心を保っていた。

Thanks to them, everybody was soon sitting at ease, even Anne.

thanks to (おかげで) [前] because of

彼らのおかげで、アンも含めてみんなすぐに落ち着いて座った。

Priscilla came down, apronless and smudgeless, Stella reduced her corner to decency, and Phil saved the situation by a stream of ready small talk.

smudge (汚れ) [名] a dirty mark

reduce (整える) [動] make or become smaller or less

decency (きちんと) [名] the quality or state of being decent

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

situation (場) [名] a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself

stream (流れ) [名] a continuous flow of something

small talk (世間話) [名] polite conversation about unimportant or uncontroversial matters, especially as engaged in on social occasions

プリシラはエプロンもつけず、汚れもせずに降りてきて、ステラは自分の隅をきちんと整え、フィルは用意していた世間話でその場を救った。

Mrs. Gardner was tall and thin and handsome, exquisitely gowned, cordial with a cordiality that seemed a trifle forced.

exquisitely (優雅に) [副] in a way that is extremely beautiful or delicate

cordiality (愛想のよさ) [名] the quality of being warm and friendly

forced (無理をしている) [形] done or produced with effort

ガードナー夫人は背が高く、細身で美しく、優雅なドレスを着て、少し無理をしているように見えるほど愛想がよかった。

Aline Gardner was a younger edition of her mother, lacking the cordiality.

Aline Gardner (アリーン・ガードナー) [名] a character in the story

younger edition (若い版) [名] a person who is similar to an older person

アリーン・ガードナーは母親の若い版で、愛想が足りなかった。

She endeavored to be nice, but succeeded only in being haughty and patronizing.

endeavor (努力する) [動] try hard to do or achieve something

succeed (しかできなかった) [動] achieve a desired aim or result

haughty (横柄) [形] arrogantly superior and disdainful

patronizing (恩着せがましい) [形] treating in a condescending manner

彼女は親切にしようと努力したが、横柄で恩着せがましい態度をとることしかできなかった。

Dorothy Gardner was slim and jolly and rather tomboyish.

Dorothy Gardner (ドロシー・ガードナー) [名] a character in the story

slim (ほっそりとした) [形] of small girth or thickness

tomboyish (おてんばな) [形] of or like a girl who behaves in a manner usually considered boyish

ドロシー・ガードナーはほっそりとして陽気で、どちらかというとおてんばだった。

Anne knew she was Roy’s favorite sister and warmed to her.

favorite (お気に入り) [形] preferred before all others

warm to (親しみを感じる) [動] become more friendly or affectionate toward

アンは彼女がロイのお気に入りの妹であることを知っていたので、彼女に親しみを感じた。

She would have looked very much like Roy if she had had dreamy dark eyes instead of roguish hazel ones.

dreamy (夢見るような) [形] given to dreaming or fantasy

roguish (いたずらっぽい) [形] playfully mischievous

彼女は、いたずらっぽいヘーゼル色の目ではなく、夢見るような黒い目をしていたら、ロイにとてもよく似ていただろう。

Thanks to her and Phil, the call really went off very well, except for a slight sense of strain in the atmosphere and two rather untoward incidents.

go off (うまくいく) [動] happen or take place

strain (緊張感) [名] a state of mental or emotional tension

彼女とフィルのおかげで、雰囲気に少し緊張感があったことと、2つのかなり不都合な出来事を除いて、訪問は本当にうまくいった。

Rusty and Joseph, left to themselves, began a game of chase, and sprang madly into Mrs. Gardner’s silken lap and out of it in their wild career.

leave to oneself (放っておく) [動] not to interfere with

chase (追いかけっこ) [名] a game in which one or more players try to catch other players

spring (飛び込む) [動] move or jump suddenly and rapidly

silken (絹のような) [形] made of silk

out of (飛び出す) [前] from inside to outside of

career (勢い) [名] a person's progress or general course of action through life

ラスティとジョセフは、放っておかれたので、追いかけっこを始め、ガードナー夫人の絹のような膝に狂ったように飛び込み、その激しい勢いで飛び出した。

Mrs. Gardner lifted her lorgnette and gazed after their flying forms as if she had never seen cats before, and Anne, choking back slightly nervous laughter, apologized as best she could.

lorgnette (ロルネット) [名] a pair of eyeglasses with a handle

slightly (少し) [副] to a small extent

nervous (神経質な) [形] easily agitated or anxious

apologize (謝罪する) [動] express regret for a mistake

ガードナー夫人は、まるで猫を見たことがないかのように、ロルネットを持ち上げて飛び回る猫の姿をじっと見つめ、アンは少し神経質な笑いをこらえながら、できる限り謝罪した。

“You are fond of cats?” said Mrs. Gardner, with a slight intonation of tolerant wonder.

be fond of (~が好きである) [動] to like something or someone a lot

slight (少しの) [形] small in degree; inconsiderable

intonation (イントネーション) [名] the rise and fall of the voice in speech

wonder (驚き) [名] a feeling of surprise mingled with admiration

「あなたは猫がお好きですか?」とガードナー夫人は、寛容な驚きのイントネーションを少し込めて言った。

Anne, despite her affection for Rusty, was not especially fond of cats, but Mrs. Gardner’s tone annoyed her.

annoy (イライラさせる) [動] to disturb or irritate

アンは、ラスティに愛情を抱いてはいたが、特に猫が好きというわけではなかったが、ガードナー夫人の口調にイライラした。

Inconsequently she remembered that Mrs. John Blythe was so fond of cats that she kept as many as her husband would allow.

Mrs. John Blythe (ジョン・ブライス夫人) [名] the wife of John Blythe

as many as (何匹も) [副] the greatest number or amount possible

唐突に、ジョン・ブライス夫人は猫がとても好きで、夫が許す限り何匹も飼っていたことを思い出した。

“They are adorable animals, aren’t they?” she said wickedly.

wickedly (意地悪く) [副] in a wicked manner

「猫は愛らしい動物ですよね?」と彼女は意地悪く言った。

“I have never liked cats,” said Mrs. Gardner remotely.

remotely (よそよそしく) [副] from a distance; not closely

「私は猫は好きではありません」とガードナー夫人はよそよそしく言った。

“I love them,” said Dorothy.

Dorothy (ドロシー) [名] a female given name

「私は猫が大好きです」とドロシーは言った。

“They are so nice and selfish.

「猫はとても素敵で利己的です。

Dogs are too good and unselfish.

unselfish (利己的でない) [形] concerned more with the needs and wishes of others than with one's own

犬は善良すぎて利己的ではありません。

They make me feel uncomfortable.

犬は私を落ち着かなくさせます。

But cats are gloriously human.”

gloriously (見事なまでに) [副] in a glorious manner

でも猫は見事なまでに人間的です」

“You have two delightful old china dogs there.

「そこに素敵な古い陶器の犬が二匹ありますね。

May I look at them closely?” said Aline, crossing the room towards the fireplace and thereby becoming the unconscious cause of the other accident.

fireplace (暖炉) [名] a structure or appliance that is made or used for burning fuel for heating or cooking

cause (原因) [名] a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition

近くで見ていいですか?」とアリンは言い、部屋を横切って暖炉に向かい、それによって無意識のうちにもう一つの事故の原因となった。

Picking up Magog, she sat down on the cushion under which was secreted Priscilla’s chocolate cake.

pick up (抱き上げる) [動] lift up

マゴグを抱き上げ、彼女はプリシラのチョコレートケーキが隠されているクッションに腰を下ろした。

Priscilla and Anne exchanged agonized glances but could do nothing.

agonize (苦悶する) [動] suffer great pain

glance (視線) [名] a brief or hurried look

do nothing (何もできない) [動] be unable to do anything

プリシラとアンは苦悶の視線を交わしたが、何もできなかった。

The stately Aline continued to sit on the cushion and discuss china dogs until the time of departure.

堂々としたアリンは出発の時間までクッションに座り、陶器の犬について語り続けた。

Dorothy lingered behind a moment to squeeze Anne’s hand and whisper impulsively.

ドロシーは少し後ろに残り、アンの手を握り、衝動的にささやいた。

“I know you and I are going to be chums.

「あなたと私は仲良しになるよ。

Oh, Roy has told me all about you.

ああ、ロイはあなたのことを全部話してくれたよ。

I’m the only one of the family he tells things to, poor boy—nobody could confide in mamma and Aline, you know.

confide (打ち明ける) [動] tell someone about a secret or private matter

家族の中で彼が話すのは私だけなのよ、かわいそうに、誰もママやアリンに打ち明けることはできないよ。

What glorious times you girls must have here!

あなたたち、ここでどんなに素晴らしい時を過ごしているのでしょう!

Won’t you let me come often and have a share in them?”

have a share in (共有する) [動] have a portion of something

私もよく来て、その時間を共有させてくれない?」

“Come as often as you like,” Anne responded heartily, thankful that one of Roy’s sisters was likable.

as often as (好きなだけ) [副] as frequently as

likable (好きになれたこと) [形] having qualities that make one liked

「好きなだけ来てください」アンはロイの姉妹の一人が好きになれたことを感謝して、心から答えた。

She would never like Aline, so much was certain;

would never (決してないだろう) [助] will not ever

so much (それは確かだった) [副] to a great extent or degree

彼女はアリンを好きになることは決してないだろう、それは確かだった。

and Aline would never like her, though Mrs. Gardner might be won.

Aline (アリン) [名] a female given name

ガードナー夫人は味方になるかもしれないが、アリンは彼女を好きになることは決してないだろう。

Altogether, Anne sighed with relief when the ordeal was over.

altogether (すっかり) [副] completely

アンは試練が終わった時、安堵のため息をついた。

“‘Of all sad words of tongue or pen The saddest are it might have been,’”

「『口やペンで語られる悲しい言葉の中で、最も悲しいのは、そうだったかもしれないという言葉だ』」

quoted Priscilla tragically, lifting the cushion.

とプリシラは悲劇的に引用して、クッションを持ち上げた。

“This cake is now what you might call a flat failure.

「このケーキは、今や完全な失敗と呼べるものになった。

And the cushion is likewise ruined.

likewise (同様に) [副] in a similar manner

ruin (台無しにする) [動] damage something beyond repair

そしてクッションも同様に台無しだ。

Never tell me that Friday isn’t unlucky.”

unlucky (不吉な) [形] having or bringing bad luck

金曜日が不吉な日ではないなんて言わないで。」

“People who send word they are coming on Saturday shouldn’t come on Friday,” said Aunt Jamesina.

「土曜日に来ると連絡した人は金曜日に来るべきではない」とジェームズィナおばさんが言った。

“I fancy it was Roy’s mistake,” said Phil.

fancy (思う) [動] to like or be fond of

「ロイの間違いだったと思う」とフィルが言った。

“That boy isn’t really responsible for what he says when he talks to Anne. Where is Anne?”

be responsible for (責任を負う) [動] be in charge of or have control over

「あの子はアンと話す時、自分の言うことに責任を負わない。アンはどこ?」

Anne had gone upstairs.

go upstairs (二階に上がる) [動] go to a higher floor of a building

アンは二階に上がっていた。

She felt oddly like crying.

彼女は妙に泣きたいような気分になった。

But she made herself laugh instead.

make oneself (~する) [動] force oneself to do something

しかし、彼女は代わりに笑った。

Rusty and Joseph had been too awful!

be too awful (ひどすぎる) [動] be very bad

ラスティとジョセフはひどすぎた!

And Dorothy was a dear.

そしてドロシーは愛すべき人だった。

Chapter XXXVII: Full-fledged B.A.’s

full-fledged (一人前の) [形] having reached full development

第37章: 一人前の学士

“I wish I were dead, or that it were tomorrow night,” groaned Phil.

「死んでしまいたい、あるいは明日の夜になってほしい」とフィルはうめいた。

“If you live long enough both wishes will come true,” said Anne calmly.

long enough (十分に長く) [副] for a sufficient amount of time

come true (叶う) [動] happen or become real

「十分に長生きすれば、両方の願いが叶うよ」とアンは落ち着いて言った。

“It’s easy for you to be serene.

be easy for (簡単だ) [動] not difficult

be serene (落ち着いている) [動] calm, peaceful, and untroubled

「あなたは落ち着いていられるからいいよね。

You’re at home in Philosophy.

at home (得意) [形] very familiar with or skilled in something

哲学が得意だもの。

I’m not—and when I think of that horrible paper tomorrow I quail.

quail (怖気づく) [動] to lose courage or confidence

私はそうじゃないし、明日のあの恐ろしい試験のことを思うと怖気づいてしまう。

If I should fail in it what would Jo say?”

落ちたらジョーはなんて言うかしら?」

“You won’t fail. How did you get on in Greek today?”

get on (どうだった) [動] make progress

「落ちやしないよ。今日のギリシャ語はどうだった?」

“I don’t know. Perhaps it was a good paper and perhaps it was bad enough to make Homer turn over in his grave.

I don't know (わからない) [句] I am not sure

Homer (ホメロス) [名] an ancient Greek poet

turn over (寝返りを打つ) [動] change from one position to another

「わからないよ。もしかしたらいい答案だったかもしれないし、ホメロスが墓の中で寝返りを打つほどひどかったかもしれない。

I’ve studied and mulled over notebooks until I’m incapable of forming an opinion of anything.

mull over (熟考する) [動] think about carefully

form (形成する) [動] make or produce

ノートを勉強して熟考しすぎて、何に対しても意見を形成できなくなってしまったよ。

How thankful little Phil will be when all this examinating is over.”

小さなフィルは、この試験が全部終わったらどんなに感謝するだろう。」

“Examinating? I never heard such a word.”

examine (試験) [名] a formal test of knowledge or skill

「試験? 聞いたことのない言葉だ。」

“Well, haven’t I as good a right to make a word as any one else?” demanded Phil.

as good a right (同じ権利) [名] the same right

make a word (言葉を作る) [動] create a word

as any one else (他の人と同じように) [副] in the same way as other people

「ええと、私には他の人と同じように言葉を作る権利がないの?」とフィルは尋ねた。

“Words aren’t made—they grow,” said Anne.

「言葉は作られるものではなく、成長するのよ」とアンは言った。

“Never mind—I begin faintly to discern clear water ahead where no examination breakers loom.

discern (見分ける) [動] perceive or recognize

clear water (澄んだ水) [名] water that is free of impurities

ahead (前方) [副] in front of one

breaker (波) [名] a large wave that breaks on the shore

loom (迫る) [動] appear in a large or threatening form

「気にしないで。試験の波が迫っていない、前方の澄んだ水がかすかに見えてきたよ。

Girls, do you—can you realize that our Redmond Life is almost over?”

girl (みんな) [名] a young woman

Redmond Life (レドモンド生活) [名] life in Redmond

みんな、私たちのレドモンド生活がもうすぐ終わるなんて、信じられる?」

“I can’t,” said Anne, sorrowfully.

「信じられないよ」とアンは悲しそうに言った。

“It seems just yesterday that Pris and I were alone in that crowd of Freshmen at Redmond.

just yesterday (つい昨日) [名] the day before today

「プリスと私がレドモンドの新入生の群衆の中にたった二人でいたなんて、つい昨日のことのようね。

And now we are Seniors in our final examinations.”

senior (四年生) [名] a student in the fourth year of a four-year college or high school

final examination (期末試験) [名] a test given at the end of a school term

それが今や四年生で、期末試験を受けているなんて。」

“‘Potent, wise, and reverend Seniors,’” quoted Phil.

「『有能で賢く、尊敬される四年生』」とフィルが引用した。

“Do you suppose we really are any wiser than when we came to Redmond?”

「私たちがレドモンドに来たときより、本当に賢くなったと思う?」

“You don’t act as if you were by times,” said Aunt Jamesina severely.

act (行動する) [動] do something

by times (時々) [副] occasionally

「時々、そうとは思えない行動をするよね」とジェームズィナおばさんが厳しく言った。

“Oh, Aunt Jimsie, haven’t we been pretty good girls, take us by and large, these three winters you’ve mothered us?” pleaded Phil.

haven't we (そうでしょう) [助] have not we

pretty good (かなり良い) [形] fairly good

take us by and large (概して) [副] generally speaking

these three winters (この三年間) [名] the three winters

you've mothered us (おばさんが私たちの母親代わりをしてくれた) [動] you have mothered us

pleaded (懇願した) [動] beg someone earnestly

「ああ、ジムジーおばさん、私たちは、おばさんが私たちの母親代わりをしてくれたこの三年間、概してかなり良い子だったでしょう?」とフィルが懇願した。

“You’ve been four of the dearest, sweetest, goodest girls that ever went together through college,” averred Aunt Jamesina, who never spoiled a compliment by misplaced economy.

sweetest (最も優しい) [形] most kind or pleasant

goodest (最も良い) [形] most good

misplaced (見当違いの) [形] in an inappropriate or wrong place

economy (節約) [名] the careful use of money or resources

「あなたたちは、大学を一緒に通った中で、最も愛らしく、最も優しく、最も良い四人の娘だったよ」と、ジェームズィナおばさんは断言した。おばさんは、見当違いの節約で褒め言葉を台無しにすることは決してなかった。

“But I mistrust you haven’t any too much sense yet.

mistrust (疑う) [動] have no confidence in

「でも、あなたたちにはまだあまり分別がないと思うよ。

It’s not to be expected, of course.

be to be expected (期待される) [動] to be regarded as likely to happen

もちろん、期待するべきことではないよ。

Experience teaches sense.

経験が分別を教えてくれるのよ。

You can’t learn it in a college course.

course (講義) [名] a series of lectures or lessons in a particular subject

大学の講義でそれを学ぶことはできないよ。

You’ve been to college four years and I never was, but I know heaps more than you do, young ladies.”

young lady (お嬢さん) [名] a young woman

あなたたちは大学に4年間通ったけれど、私は一度も行ったことがないよ。でも、私はあなたたちよりもずっとたくさんのことを知っているよ、お嬢さんたち」

“‘There are lots of things that never go by rule, There’s a powerful pile o’ knowledge That you never get at college, There are heaps of things you never learn at school,’”

go by (従う) [動] be guided by

rule (決まり) [名] a statement that tells you what you are allowed or not allowed to do

「決まり通りにいかないことがたくさんある、大学では決して得られない強力な知識の山がある、学校では決して学べないことがたくさんある」

quoted Stella.

とステラが引用した。

“Have you learned anything at Redmond except dead languages and geometry and such trash?”

dead language (死語) [名] a language that is no longer spoken

geometry (幾何学) [名] a branch of mathematics that deals with the properties and relations of points, lines, surfaces, solids, and higher dimensional analogues

「レドモンドでは死語や幾何学やそんなくだらないもの以外に何か学んだの?」

queried Aunt Jamesina.

ジェームズィナおばさんが尋ねた。

“Oh, yes. I think we have, Aunty,” protested Anne.

「ええ、そうよ。おばさん、私たちは学んだと思うよ」とアンは抗議した。

“We’ve learned the truth of what Professor Woodleigh told us last Philomathic,” said Phil.

Philomathic (フィロマティック) [名] a person who loves learning

「私たちはウッドリー教授が前回のフィロマティックで話してくれたことの真実を学んだよ」とフィルが言った。

“He said, ‘Humor is the spiciest condiment in the feast of existence.

feast (宴) [名] a large meal, typically a formal one, for many people

「彼は『ユーモアは人生の宴で最もスパイシーな調味料だ。

Laugh at your mistakes but learn from them, joke over your troubles but gather strength from them, make a jest of your difficulties but overcome them.’

joke (笑い飛ばす) [動] to make fun of

gather (得る) [動] to come together

make a jest of (笑い飛ばす) [動] to make fun of

difficulty (困難) [名] a thing that is hard to do or understand

overcome (乗り越える) [動] to successfully deal with or gain control over (a problem or difficulty)

自分の間違いを笑い飛ばせ、しかしそこから学び、自分の悩みを笑い飛ばせ、しかしそこから力を得、自分の困難を笑い飛ばせ、しかしそれを乗り越えろ』と言ったのよ。

Isn’t that worth learning, Aunt Jimsie?”

learning (学ぶ) [動] gain knowledge or skills

ジムシーおばさん、それは学ぶ価値があるでしょう?」

“Yes, it is, dearie.

dearie (愛しい人) [名] a term of endearment

「そうね、それは学ぶ価値があるよ。

When you’ve learned to laugh at the things that should be laughed at, and not to laugh at those that shouldn’t, you’ve got wisdom and understanding.”

understanding (理解) [名] the ability to understand something

笑うべきことを笑い、笑うべきでないことを笑わないことを学んだら、あなたは知恵と理解を得たことになるよ。」

“What have you got out of your Redmond course, Anne?” murmured Priscilla aside.

get out of (得る) [動] receive as a result of some effort or action

course (授業) [名] a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject

「アン、あなたはレドモンドの授業で何を得たの?」とプリシラは横でつぶやいた。

“I think,” said Anne slowly, “that I really have learned to look upon each little hindrance as a jest and each great one as the foreshadowing of victory.

foreshadowing (前兆) [名] a warning or indication of a future event

「私は、」アンはゆっくりと言った、「小さな障害はそれぞれ冗談として、大きな障害はそれぞれ勝利の前兆として見ることを本当に学んだと思うよ。

Summing up, I think that is what Redmond has given me.”

sum up (要約する) [動] give the main points of

要約すると、それがレドモンドが私に与えてくれたものだと思うよ。」

“I shall have to fall back on another Professor Woodleigh quotation to express what it has done for me,” said Priscilla.

fall back on (頼る) [動] have recourse to

do for (してくれる) [動] be of benefit to

「私は、レドモンドが私にしてくれたことを表現するために、ウッドリー教授の別の引用に頼らなければならないよ」とプリシラは言った。

“You remember that he said in his address, ‘There is so much in the world for us all if we only have the eyes to see it, and the heart to love it, and the hand to gather it to ourselves—so much in men and women, so much in art and literature, so much everywhere in which to delight, and for which to be thankful.’

art (芸術) [名] the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination

「彼が演説で言ったことを覚えているでしょう、『私たちがそれを見る目とそれを愛する心とそれを自分たちの手で集める手さえあれば、世界には私たちみんなのためにとても多くのものがある、男性にも女性にも、芸術にも文学にも、どこにでも喜び、感謝すべきものがたくさんある。』

I think Redmond has taught me that in some measure, Anne.”

measure (程度) [名] the extent, size, or amount of something

レドモンドは私にそれをある程度教えてくれたと思うよ、アン。」

“Judging from what you all, say” remarked Aunt Jamesina, “the sum and substance is that you can learn—if you’ve got natural gumption enough—in four years at college what it would take about twenty years of living to teach you.

judge (判断する) [動] form an opinion or conclusion about

what you all, say (あなたたちみんなが言っていること) [名] the things that you all say

sum and substance (要約) [名] the most important aspects of something

natural gumption (生来の才覚) [名] a natural ability to do something

「あなたたちみんなが言っていることから判断すると」とジェームズィナおばさんが言った、「要約すると、大学の4年間で、20年生きないと学べないことを学べるということね、もし十分な生来の才覚があればね。

Well, that justifies higher education in my opinion.

justify (正当化する) [動] show or prove to be right or reasonable

まあ、それは私の意見では高等教育を正当化するよ。

It’s a matter I was always dubious about before.”

before (以前) [副] at a time in the past

それは私が以前からいつも疑問に思っていたことなのよ。」

“But what about people who haven’t natural gumption, Aunt Jimsie?”

natural (生来の) [形] existing in or caused by nature; not made or caused by humankind

gumption (才覚) [名] shrewd or spirited initiative and resourcefulness

「でも、生来の才覚がない人はどうなるんですか、ジムジーおばさん?」

“People who haven’t natural gumption never learn,” retorted Aunt Jamesina, “neither in college nor life.

「生来の才覚がない人は決して学ばないよ」とジェームズィナおばさんは言い返した、「大学でも人生でもね。

If they live to be a hundred they really don’t know anything more than when they were born.

彼らが百歳まで生きようとも、生まれた時より何も知らないのよ。

It’s their misfortune not their fault, poor souls.

それは彼らの不幸であって、彼らのせいではないのよ、かわいそうに。

But those of us who have some gumption should duly thank the Lord for it.”

duly (きちんと) [副] in a proper or appropriate manner

でも、才覚のある人は、そのことを神様に感謝するべきよ。」

“Will you please define what gumption is, Aunt Jimsie?”

define (定義する) [動] state or describe exactly the nature, scope, or meaning of

「才覚って何ですか、ジムジーおばさん?」

asked Phil.

フィルが尋ねた。

“No, I won’t, young woman.

young woman (お嬢さん) [名] a young woman

「いいえ、しません、お嬢さん。

Any one who has gumption knows what it is, and any one who hasn’t can never know what it is.

才覚のある人はそれが何か知っているし、才覚のない人はそれが何か知ることはできない。

So there is no need of defining it.”

there is no need of (する必要はない) [動] not have to

だからそれを定義する必要はない。」

The busy days flew by and examinations were over.

忙しい日々が飛び去り、試験が終わった。

Anne took High Honors in English.

High Honors (優等賞) [名] a special distinction for outstanding academic performance

アンは英語で優等賞を取った。

Priscilla took Honors in Classics, and Phil in Mathematics.

take Honors (優等賞を取る) [動] receive a distinction or award

Classics (古典) [名] the study of the literature, art, and culture of ancient Greece and Rome

プリシラは古典で優等賞を取り、フィルは数学で優等賞を取った。

Stella obtained a good all-round showing.

obtain (収める) [動] get, acquire, or achieve

all-round (総合的な) [形] having many different skills or abilities

showing (成績) [名] an act of presenting something to view

ステラは総合的に良い成績を収めた。

Then came Convocation.

そして、卒業式が来た。

“This is what I would once have called an epoch in my life,” said Anne, as she took Roy’s violets out of their box and gazed at them thoughtfully.

epoch (転機) [名] a period of time in which events occur

「これが私の人生の転機と呼べるものね」とアンは言い、ロイのスミレを箱から取り出し、じっと見つめた。

She meant to carry them, of course, but her eyes wandered to another box on her table.

carry (身に着ける) [動] have or hold as a possession

彼女はもちろんそれらを身に着けるつもりだったが、彼女の目はテーブルの上の別の箱にさまよった。

It was filled with lilies-of-the-valley, as fresh and fragrant as those which bloomed in the Green Gables yard when June came to Avonlea.

be filled with (いっぱいである) [動] be full of

fragrant (香り高い) [形] having a pleasant smell

箱はスズランでいっぱいで、六月がアヴォンリーに来るとグリーン・ゲイブルズの庭に咲くものと同じくらい新鮮で香り高かった。

Gilbert Blythe’s card lay beside it.

ギルバート・ブライスのカードがその横に置いてあった。

Anne wondered why Gilbert should have sent her flowers for Convocation.

convocation (入学式) [名] an assembly of people formally convoked

アンはギルバートがなぜ入学式に花を送ったのか不思議に思った。

She had seen very little of him during the past winter.

very little (ほとんど~ない) [副] not very much; not at all

past winter (去年の冬) [名] the winter of the previous year

彼女は去年の冬は彼にほとんど会っていなかった。

He had come to Patty’s Place only one Friday evening since the Christmas holidays, and they rarely met elsewhere.

Friday evening (金曜日の夕方) [名] the evening of Friday

only once (一度だけ) [副] on one occasion only

彼はクリスマス休暇以来、金曜日の夕方一度だけパティの家に来ただけで、他の場所で会うことはめったになかった。

She knew he was studying very hard, aiming at High Honors and the Cooper Prize, and he took little part in the social doings of Redmond.

aim (目指す) [動] direct or point at a target

Cooper Prize (クーパー賞) [名] a prize awarded to the best student in a particular subject

take part in (参加する) [動] be involved in

doings (行事) [名] an event or activity

彼女は彼が優等賞とクーパー賞を目指してとても熱心に勉強していることを知っていたし、彼はレドモンドの社交的な行事にはほとんど参加しなかった。

Anne’s own winter had been quite gay socially.

socially (社交的に) [副] in a social manner

アン自身の冬は社交的にとても華やかだった。

She had seen a good deal of the Gardners; she and Dorothy were very intimate;

see a good deal of (よく会う) [動] meet often

Gardners (ガードナー家) [名] the Gardner family

彼女はガードナー家とよく会っていたし、彼女とドロシーはとても親しかった。

college circles expected the announcement of her engagement to Roy any day.

college circle (大学関係者) [名] people who are involved in a college

大学関係者は彼女とロイの婚約がいつ発表されてもおかしくないと見ていた。

Anne expected it herself.

アン自身もそれを予期していた。

Yet just before she left Patty’s Place for Convocation she flung Roy’s violets aside and put Gilbert’s lilies-of-the-valley in their place.

in their place (その場所に) [副] in the place that something else was in

それでも、彼女がパティの家を出て卒業式に向かう直前に、彼女はロイのスミレを脇に投げ捨てて、ギルバートのスズランをその場所に置いた。

She could not have told why she did it.

could not have (できなかった) [助] be unable to do something

彼女はなぜそうしたのか説明できなかった。

Somehow, old Avonlea days and dreams and friendships seemed very close to her in this attainment of her long-cherished ambitions.

attainment (達成) [名] the action or fact of achieving a goal

long-cherished (長く抱いていた) [形] held dear for a long time

どういうわけか、昔のアヴォンリーでの日々や夢や友情が、長く抱いていた野望を達成した今、とても身近に感じられた。

She and Gilbert had once picturedout merrily the day on which they should be capped and gowned graduates in Arts.

picture out (思い描く) [動] to form a mental image of

merrily (陽気に) [副] in a cheerful manner

彼女とギルバートはかつて、芸術の学位を取って角帽とガウンを着た卒業生になる日を陽気に思い描いていた。

The wonderful day had come and Roy’s violets had no place in it.

その素晴らしい日がやってきて、ロイのスミレはその中に居場所がなかった。

Only her old friend’s flowers seemed to belong to this fruition of old-blossoming hopes which he had once shared.

old-blossoming hope (古い花開く希望) [名] a hope that has been around for a long time

fruition (結実) [名] the point at which something comes to a successful conclusion

彼女の古い友人の花だけが、彼がかつて共有していた古い花開く希望のこの結実に属しているようだった。

For years this day had beckoned and allured to her;

for years (何年もの間) [副] for a long time

beckon (招く) [動] to make a gesture with the hand, arm, or head to call someone or to indicate that they should come closer

何年もの間、この日が彼女を招き、誘惑してきた。

but when it came the one single, keen, abiding memory it left with her was not that of the breathless moment when the stately president of Redmond gave her cap and diploma and hailed her B.A.;

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

breathless (息もつかせない) [形] out of breath

president (学長) [名] the head of a college or university

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

B.A. (文学士) [名] a bachelor's degree in arts or letters

しかし、それがやってきたとき、彼女に残された唯一の、鋭く、永続的な記憶は、レドモンドの堂々とした学長が彼女に帽子と卒業証書を渡し、彼女を文学士と呼んだ息もつかせない瞬間の記憶ではなかった。

it was not of the flash in Gilbert’s eyes when he saw her lilies, nor the puzzled pained glance Roy gave her as he passed her on the platform.

flash (輝き) [名] a sudden brief burst of light or heat

platform (壇上) [名] a raised level surface on which people or things can stand

それは、ギルバートが彼女のユリを見たときの目の輝きでも、ロイが壇上で彼女とすれ違ったときに彼女に向けた困惑した痛々しい視線でもなかった。

It was not of Aline Gardner’s condescending congratulations, or Dorothy’s ardent, impulsive good wishes.

congratulations (祝福) [名] an expression of praise for an achievement or good wishes on a special occasion

ardent (熱烈な) [形] very enthusiastic or passionate

impulsive (衝動的な) [形] acting or done without forethought or planning

それは、アリーン・ガードナーの見下したような祝福でも、ドロシーの熱烈で衝動的な祝福でもなかった。

It was of one strange, unaccountable pang that spoiled this long-expected day for her and left in it a certain faint but enduring flavor of bitterness.

unaccountable (不可解な) [形] hard to explain or understand

long-expected (長く待ち望んだ) [形] anticipated or expected for a long time

enduring (永続的な) [形] lasting a long time

それは、この長く待ち望んだ日を台無しにし、かすかではあるが永続的な苦味を残した、奇妙で不可解な痛みだった。

The Arts graduates gave a graduation dance that night.

Arts (芸術学部) [名] the study of the humanities

その夜、芸術学部の卒業生たちは卒業舞踏会を開いた。

When Anne dressed for it she tossed aside the pearl beads she usually wore and took from her trunk the small box that had come to Green Gables on Christmas day.

toss aside (放り出す) [動] throw or fling away

pearl bead (真珠の首飾り) [名] a bead made of nacre

Christmas day (クリスマスの日) [名] an annual festival, originally Christian, celebrating the birth of Jesus and now also a secular family holiday

small box (小さな箱) [名] a small container with a lid

アンは舞踏会の支度をしながら、いつも身に着けている真珠の首飾りを放り出し、クリスマスの日にグリーン・ゲイブルズに届いた小さな箱をトランクの中から取り出した。

In it was a thread-like gold chain with a tiny pink enamel heart as a pendant.

in it (その中に) [副] inside it

thread-like (糸のような) [形] resembling a thread

gold chain (金の鎖) [名] a chain made of gold

enamel (エナメル) [名] a glassy substance used to coat the surface of metal, glass, or pottery

heart (ハート) [名] a hollow muscular organ that pumps blood through the body

pendant (ペンダント) [名] a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck

その中には、ピンクのエナメル製の小さなハート型のペンダントがついた、糸のような金の鎖が入っていた。

On the accompanying card was written, “With all good wishes from your old chum, Gilbert.”

accompanying (添えられた) [形] going with or following as a companion

添えられたカードには、「旧友ギルバートより、心からのお祝いを」と書かれていた。

Anne, laughing over the memory the enamel heart conjured up the fatal day when Gilbert had called her “Carrots” and vainly tried to make his peace with a pink candy heart, had written him a nice little note of thanks.

enamel heart (エナメルのハート) [名] a heart-shaped piece of jewelry made of enamel

conjure up (思い出させる) [動] bring to mind; cause to be remembered

fatal day (運命の日) [名] a day on which something important or disastrous happens

Carrots (にんじん) [名] a root vegetable

vainly (無駄に) [副] without success or result

make peace (仲直りする) [動] to end a conflict or disagreement

nice little note (素敵な手紙) [名] a short, pleasant letter

thanks (感謝) [名] gratitude; appreciation

アンは、エナメルのハートを見て、ギルバートが彼女を「にんじん」と呼び、ピンクのキャンディのハートで仲直りしようとしたあの運命の日を思い出して笑い、彼に素敵な感謝の手紙を書いた。

But she had never worn the trinket.

しかし、彼女はその装身具を身につけたことはなかった。

Tonight she fastened it about her white throat with a dreamy smile.

今夜、彼女は夢見るような笑みを浮かべて、それを白い喉に巻き付けた。

She and Phil walked to Redmond together.

彼女とフィルは一緒にレドモンドまで歩いた。

Anne walked in silence;

アンは黙って歩いた。

Phil chattered of many things.

フィルはいろいろなことをしゃべった。

Suddenly she said,

突然彼女は言った。

“I heard today that Gilbert Blythe’s engagement to Christine Stuart was to be announced as soon as Convocation was over.

「今日聞いたんだけど、ギルバート・ブライスとクリスティン・スチュアートの婚約が、入学式が終わったらすぐに発表されるらしいよ。

Did you hear anything of it?”

何か聞いた?」

“No,” said Anne.

「いいえ」とアンは言った。

“I think it’s true,” said Phil lightly.

「本当だと思うよ」とフィルは軽く言った。

Anne did not speak.

アンは何も言わなかった。

In the darkness she felt her face burning.

暗闇の中で彼女は顔が熱くなるのを感じた。

She slipped her hand inside her collar and caught at the gold chain.

collar (襟) [名] the part of a garment that fits around the neck

彼女は手を襟の中に滑り込ませて金の鎖をつかんだ。

One energetic twist and it gave way.

energetic (力強い) [形] having or showing great energy or force

一回力強くひねるとそれは外れた。

Anne thrust the broken trinket into her pocket.

thrust (押し込む) [動] push or drive with force

broken (壊れた) [形] damaged or altered by breaking

trinket (装身具) [名] a small ornament or item of jewelry that is of little value

アンは壊れた装身具をポケットに押し込んだ。

Her hands were trembling and her eyes were smarting.

tremble (震える) [動] shake or shiver

smart (痛む) [動] cause a sharp, stinging pain

彼女の手は震え、目は痛かった。

But she was the gayest of all the gay revellers that night, and told Gilbert unregretfully that her card was full when he came to ask her for a dance.

reveller (飲み騒ぐ人) [名] a person who is having a lot of fun

unregretfully (後悔することなく) [副] without regret

しかし、彼女はその夜の陽気な飲み騒ぐ人々の中で一番陽気で、ギルバートがダンスに誘いに来ると、後悔することなく、彼女のカードはいっぱいだと言った。

Afterwards, when she sat with the girls before the dying embers at Patty’s Place, removing the spring chilliness from their satin skins, none chatted more blithely than she of the day’s events.

afterwards (その後) [副] later; after that

ember (残り火) [名] a small piece of burning or glowing wood or coal in a dying fire

chilliness (肌寒さ) [名] a slightly cold feeling

skin (肌) [名] the natural outer covering of the body of a person or animal

blithely (陽気に) [副] in a cheerful, carefree manner

event (出来事) [名] something that happens or takes place

その後、パティの家で、彼女が消えかけた残り火の前に女の子たちと座り、春の肌寒さをサテンの肌から取り除いたとき、その日の出来事について彼女以上に陽気におしゃべりする人はいなかった。

“Moody Spurgeon MacPherson called here tonight after you left,” said Aunt Jamesina, who had sat up to keep the fire on.

sit up (起きる) [動] rise from a lying or sitting position

「ムーディー・スパージョン・マクファーソンが今夜、あなたが出かけた後にここに電話をかけてきたのよ」と、火を絶やさないように起きていたジェームズイナおばさんが言った。

“He didn’t know about the graduation dance.

「彼は卒業ダンスのことを知らなかったのよ。

That boy ought to sleep with a rubber band around his head to train his ears not to stick out.

stick out (はみ出す) [動] project beyond the main body or surface

あの子は耳がはみ出さないように頭に輪ゴムを巻いて寝るべきだ。

I had a beau once who did that and it improved him immensely.

do that (そうする) [動] do the same thing

私にはかつてそうしていた恋人がいたが、それで彼は随分と良くなった。

It was I who suggested it to him and he took my advice, but he never forgave me for it.”

take (聞き入れる) [動] accept or follow

advice (忠告) [名] guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action

彼にそれを提案したのは私で、彼は私の忠告を聞き入れたが、彼は私を決して許さなかった。」

“Moody Spurgeon is a very serious young man,” yawned Priscilla.

「ムーディー・スパージョンはとても真面目な青年よ」とプリシラはあくびをした。

“He is concerned with graver matters than his ears.

be concerned with (関心がある) [動] be interested in or worried about

「彼は耳よりももっと重大な問題に関心があるよ。

He is going to be a minister, you know.”

彼は牧師になるつもりなのよ。」

“Well, I suppose the Lord doesn’t regard the ears of a man,” said Aunt Jamesina gravely, dropping all further criticism of Moody Spurgeon.

regard (気にする) [動] think carefully about

drop (やめる) [動] stop doing something

「まあ、神様は人の耳を気にしないと思うよ」とジェームズィナおばさんは真面目な顔で言い、ムーディー・スパージョンに対する批判をそれ以上やめた。

Aunt Jamesina had a proper respect for the cloth even in the case of an unfledged parson.

have a proper respect for (相応の敬意を払う) [動] to have a proper respect for something

even in the case of (であっても) [接] even if

unfledged parson (未熟な牧師) [名] a person who is not yet fully qualified as a minister of religion

ジェームズィナおばさんは、未熟な牧師であっても、聖職者に対しては相応の敬意を払っていた。

Chapter XXXVIII: False Dawn

false (偽りの) [形] not true or genuine

第38章: 偽りの夜明け

“Just imagine—this night week I’ll be in Avonlea—delightful thought!” said Anne, bending over the box in which she was packing Mrs. Rachel Lynde’s quilts.

delightful (うれしい) [形] causing delight; very pleasing

bend over (かがむ) [動] move the upper part of your body forwards and downwards

Rachel Lynde (レイチェル・リンド) [名] a fictional character in the Anne of Green Gables series of novels by Lucy Maud Montgomery

「想像してみてよ、来週の今夜にはアヴォンリーにいるのよ、うれしいよ!」とアンはレイチェル・リンド夫人のキルトを詰めている箱に身をかがめながら言った。

“But just imagine—this night week I’ll be gone forever from Patty’s Place—horrible thought!”

be gone (去ってしまう) [動] leave

「でも想像してみてよ、来週の今夜にはパティの家から永遠に去ってしまうのよ、恐ろしい考えだよ!」

“I wonder if the ghost of all our laughter will echo through the maiden dreams of Miss Patty and Miss Maria,” speculated Phil.

ghost (亡霊) [名] the spirit of a dead person

「私たちの笑い声の亡霊がパティお嬢様とマリアお嬢様の乙女の夢に響き渡るかしら」とフィルは考えた。

Miss Patty and Miss Maria were coming home, after having trotted over most of the habitable globe.

Miss Maria (マリアお嬢様) [名] a character in the story

habitable (居住可能な) [形] capable of being lived in

globe (地球) [名] the planet we live on

パティお嬢様とマリアお嬢様が、居住可能な地球のほとんどを駆け巡った後、帰宅する予定だった。

“We’ll be back the second week in May” wrote Miss Patty.

second week (第2週) [名] the week after the first week

May (5月) [名] the fifth month of the year

「5月の第2週に戻ります」とパティお嬢様は書いていた。

“I expect Patty’s Place will seem rather small after the Hall of the Kings at Karnak, but I never did like big places to live in.

Hall of the Kings (王の広間) [名] the name of a place

Karnak (カルナック) [名] a village in Egypt

「パティの家はカルナックの王の広間に比べるとかなり小さく見えると思うけど、私は住む場所が大きいことは好きじゃなかった。

And I’ll be glad enough to be home again.

それに、また家に戻れるのは嬉しいよ。

When you start traveling late in life you’re apt to do too much of it because you know you haven’t much time left, and it’s a thing that grows on you.

late in life (人生の後半) [名] the later part of one's life

travel (旅行) [動] go from one place to another

apt to (しがちである) [形] likely to

do too much (やりすぎる) [動] do something to an excessive degree

haven't much time (あまり時間がない) [名] not have much time

grow on (育っていく) [動] become more and more appealing to

人生の後半に旅行を始めると、あまり時間が残っていないことを知っているので、やりすぎてしまいがちで、それが自分の中に育っていくものなのです。

I’m afraid Maria will never be contented again.”

be contented (満足する) [動] be happy with what one has

マリアは二度と満足できないのではないかと心配しています」

“I shall leave here my fancies and dreams to bless the next comer,” said Anne, looking around the blue room wistfully—her pretty blue room where she had spent three such happy years.

bless (祝福する) [動] ask God to look favorably on

comer (来訪者) [名] a person who arrives at a place

「私はここに私の空想と夢を残して、次の来訪者を祝福しましょう」とアンは青い部屋を物欲しそうに見回しながら言った。彼女がとても幸せな3年間を過ごした、彼女のきれいな青い部屋。

She had knelt at its window to pray and had bent from it to watch the sunset behind the pines.

彼女はその窓辺に跪いて祈り、松の木の向こうに沈む夕日を眺めるために身を乗り出していた。

She had heard the autumn raindrops beating against it and had welcomed the spring robins at its sill.

彼女は秋の雨粒が窓を打つのを聞き、春のロビンを窓辺で歓迎した。

She wondered if old dreams could haunt rooms—if, when one left forever the room where she had joyed and suffered and laughed and wept, something of her, intangible and invisible, yet nonetheless real, did not remain behind like a voiceful memory.

haunt (出没する) [動] visit frequently

intangible (無形の) [形] unable to be touched or grasped

nonetheless (それにもかかわらず) [副] nevertheless; in spite of that

real (現実の) [形] actually existing or happening

彼女は古い夢が部屋に出没するのではないかと考えた。もし、喜び、苦しみ、笑い、泣いた部屋を永遠に去ったとき、彼女の何か、無形で目に見えない、それでも現実の何かが、声高な記憶のように残っていないだろうか。

“I think,” said Phil, “that a room where one dreams and grieves and rejoices and lives becomes inseparably connected with those processes and acquires a personality of its own.

inseparably (切り離せない) [副] in a way that cannot be separated

connected (関係) [形] joined or linked together

acquire (獲得する) [動] come to have or possess

「私は思うの」とフィルは言った。「人が夢を見たり、悲しんだり、喜んだり、生活したりする部屋は、そういった過程と切り離せない関係になり、独自の個性を獲得するのよ。

I am sure if I came into this room fifty years from now it would say ‘Anne, Anne’ to me.

come into (入る) [動] move or travel into

fifty years (50年) [名] a period of 50 years

私が今から50年後にこの部屋に来たら、きっと「アン、アン」と呼びかけてくれるでしょう。

What nice times we’ve had here, honey!

nice (楽しい) [形] giving or capable of giving joy or pleasure; delightful

私たちはここでどんなに楽しい時間を過ごしたでしょう、ハニー!

What chats and jokes and good chummy jamborees!

chat (おしゃべり) [名] an informal conversation

jamboree (お祭り騒ぎ) [名] a large and lively gathering

どんなおしゃべりやジョーク、仲の良いお祭り騒ぎをしたことか!

Oh, dear me! I’m to marry Jo in June and I know I will be rapturously happy.

Oh, dear me! (ああ、私ったら!) [間] an expression of surprise, disappointment, or disgust

rapturously (とても) [副] in a very happy or enthusiastic way

ああ、私ったら! 私は6月にジョーと結婚する予定で、とても幸せになることはわかっている。

But just now I feel as if I wanted this lovely Redmond life to go on forever.”

feel as if (と思う) [動] to have the impression that

でも今は、この素敵なレドモンドの生活が永遠に続いたらいいのにと思うよ」

“I’m unreasonable enough just now to wish that, too,” admitted Anne.

just now (たった今) [副] a short time ago

「私も今はそう願うほど理不尽なのよ」とアンは認めた。

“No matter what deeper joys may come to us later on we’ll never again have just the same delightful, irresponsible existence we’ve had here.

no matter (どんなに) [副] regardless of

deeper (深い) [形] of great depth

come to (訪れる) [動] reach a destination

just the same (全く同じ) [形] identical

「後でどんなに深い喜びが訪れようとも、私たちがここで過ごしたような、全く同じ楽しくて無責任な生活は二度と送れないよ。

It’s over forever, Phil.”

永遠に終わっちゃったのよ、フィル」

“What are you going to do with Rusty?” asked Phil, as that privileged pussy padded into the room.

privileged (特権を与えられた) [形] having special rights or advantages

pad (足を踏み入れる) [動] walk or move softly and quietly

「ラスティはどうするの?」とフィルが尋ねると、その特権を与えられた猫が部屋に足を踏み入れた。

“I am going to take him home with me and Joseph and the Sarah-cat,” announced Aunt Jamesina, following Rusty.

take home (連れて帰る) [動] take something or someone to one's home

「私は彼をジョセフとサラ猫と一緒に家に連れて帰るつもりよ」とジェームズィナおばさんがラスティに続いて言った。

“It would be a shame to separate those cats now that they have learned to live together.

be a shame (残念なことだ) [動] be a pity

「一緒に暮らすことを覚えた今、あの猫たちを引き離すのは残念なことよ。

It’s a hard lesson for cats and humans to learn.”

猫にとっても人間にとっても、学ぶのは難しい教訓よ」

“I’m sorry to part with Rusty,” said Anne regretfully, “but it would be no use to take him to Green Gables.

part with (別れる) [動] to leave or be separated from

「ラスティと別れるのは残念だよ」とアンは残念そうに言った。「でも、彼をグリーン・ゲイブルズに連れて帰っても無駄だよ。

Marilla detests cats, and Davy would tease his life out.

マリラは猫が大嫌いだし、デイビーは彼の命を弄ぶでしょう。

Besides, I don’t suppose I’ll be home very long.

be home (家にいる) [動] be in one's own house

それに、私はあまり長く家にいないだろうし。

I’ve been offered the principalship of the Summerside High School.”

be offered (推薦される) [動] be presented with or given something

principalship (校長) [名] the position of principal

Summerside High School (サマーサイド高校) [名] a high school in Summerside, Prince Edward Island

サマーサイド高校の校長に推薦されたのよ」

“Are you going to accept it?”

accept (引き受ける) [動] take or receive (something offered) willingly

「引き受けるつもり?」

asked Phil.

フィルが尋ねた。

“I—I haven’t decided yet,” answered Anne, with a confused flush.

confused (困惑した) [形] unable to think clearly; bewildered

「まだ決めてないよ」とアンは困惑して顔を赤らめながら答えた。

Phil nodded understandingly.

understandingly (理解して) [副] in a sympathetic or compassionate manner

フィルは理解してうなずいた。

Naturally Anne’s plans could not be settled until Roy had spoken.

naturally (当然のことながら) [副] as may be expected

settle (決まる) [動] decide or agree on something

当然のことながら、アンの計画はロイが話すまでは決まらなかった。

He would soon—there was no doubt of that.

no doubt (疑いの余地はない) [名] a feeling of certainty

彼はすぐにそうするだろう、それに疑いの余地はなかった。

And there was no doubt that Anne would say “yes” when he said “Will you please?”

there be no doubt (間違いなかった) [動] to be certain

please (結婚してくれますか) [動] to make happy or satisfied

そして、彼が「結婚してくれますか?」と言えば、アンが「はい」と言うことは間違いなかった。

Anne herself regarded the state of affairs with a seldom-ruffled complacency.

regard (眺める) [動] look at or think about someone or something in a particular way

state of affairs (事態) [名] the current situation

seldom-ruffled (めったに波風の立たない) [形] not often disturbed or agitated

complacency (自己満足) [名] a feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements

アン自身は、めったに波風の立たない自己満足で事態を眺めていた。

She was deeply in love with Roy.

be in love with (愛する) [動] to feel a strong romantic or sexual attachment to

彼女はロイを深く愛していた。

True, it was not just what she had imagined love to be.

確かに、それは彼女が想像していた愛とは違っていた。

But was anything in life, Anne asked herself wearily, like one’s imagination of it?

ask oneself (自問する) [動] ask oneself a question

wearily (うんざりして) [副] in a tired or bored way

しかし、人生には想像通りのものがあるだろうか、とアンはうんざりして自問した。

It was the old diamond disillusion of childhood repeated—the same disappointment she had felt when she had first seen the chill sparkle instead of the purple splendor she had anticipated.

diamond (ダイヤモンド) [名] a hard, transparent, colorless, or colored gemstone

splendor (輝き) [名] magnificence; grandeur

それは子供の頃のダイヤモンドに対する幻滅の繰り返しだった。期待していた紫の輝きではなく、冷たい輝きを初めて見た時と同じ失望だった。

“That’s not my idea of a diamond,” she had said.

「私の考えるダイヤモンドとは違う」と彼女は言った。

But Roy was a dear fellow and they would be very happy together, even if some indefinable zest was missing out of life.

しかし、ロイは愛すべき人であり、たとえ人生から何か言葉では言い表せない熱意が失われたとしても、二人は一緒にとても幸せになるだろう。

When Roy came down that evening and asked Anne to walk in the park every one at Patty’s Place knew what he had come to say;

その夜ロイがやってきて、アンに公園を散歩しようと誘ったとき、パティの家にいる誰もが彼が何を言いに来たのかを知っていた。

and every one knew, or thought they knew, what Anne’s answer would be.

every one (誰もが) [代] each person

answer (答え) [名] a reply to a question

そして誰もがアンの答えがどうなるかを知っていた、あるいは知っていると思っていた。

“Anne is a very fortunate girl,” said Aunt Jamesina.

「アンは本当に幸運な子だ」とジェームズィナおばさんは言った。

“I suppose so,” said Stella, shrugging her shoulders.

shrug (すくめる) [動] raise and lower the shoulders quickly

「そうね」とステラは肩をすくめて言った。

“Roy is a nice fellow and all that.

all that (そういうこと) [名] all the things just mentioned

「ロイはいい男だし、そういうことね。

But there’s really nothing in him.”

でも彼には本当に何もないよ」

“That sounds very like a jealous remark, Stella Maynard,” said Aunt Jamesina rebukingly.

sound like (聞こえる) [動] seem to be

「それは嫉妬深い発言に聞こえるよね、ステラ・メイナード」とジェームズィナおばさんは非難するように言った。

“It does—but I am not jealous,” said Stella calmly.

do (そうね) [動] perform, execute, or accomplish

「そうね、でも私は嫉妬していないよ」とステラは落ち着いて言った。

“I love Anne and I like Roy.

「私はアンが好きだし、ロイも好きよ。

Everybody says she is making a brilliant match, and even Mrs. Gardner thinks her charming now.

誰もが彼女は素晴らしい結婚をすると口を揃えて言うし、ガードナー夫人でさえ今では彼女を魅力的だと思っている。

It all sounds as if it were made in heaven, but I have my doubts.

doubt (疑問に思う) [動] be uncertain about

まるで天国で作られたかのように聞こえるけど、私は疑問に思っている。

Make the most of that, Aunt Jamesina.”

make the most of (最大限に活用する) [動] to use or exploit something to the fullest extent

ジェームズィナおばさん、それを最大限に活用してね」

Roy asked Anne to marry him in the little pavilion on the harbor shore where they had talked on the rainy day of their first meeting.

ロイは、初めて会った雨の日に話をした港の岸辺にある小さなパビリオンで、アンに結婚を申し込んだ。

Anne thought it very romantic that he should have chosen that spot.

アンは、彼がその場所を選んだのはロマンチックだと思った。

And his proposal was as beautifully worded as if he had copied it, as one of Ruby Gillis’ lovers had done, out of a Deportment of Courtship and Marriage.

beautifully (美しい) [副] in a way that is pleasing to the eye or the ear

Deportment of Courtship and Marriage (求愛と結婚の行儀作法) [名] a book about how to behave when courting or marrying someone

そして彼のプロポーズは、まるでルビー・ギリスの恋人の一人が「求愛と結婚の行儀作法」から書き写したように、美しい言葉で綴られていた。

The whole effect was quite flawless.

flawless (完璧) [形] without any flaws or defects

全体の効果は全く完璧だった。

And it was also sincere.

そしてそれはまた誠実だった。

There was no doubt that Roy meant what he said.

what (言ったことを) [代] that which; the thing that

ロイが言ったことを本気で言っていることに疑いはなかった。

There was no false note to jar the symphony.

false note (不協和音) [名] a note that is not in tune with the other notes being played

jar (不快にする) [動] have an unpleasant or annoying effect on

symphony (交響曲) [名] an elaborate musical composition for full orchestra

交響曲を不快にするような不協和音はなかった。

Anne felt that she ought to be thrilling from head to foot.

アンは頭から足の先まで震えるべきだと感じた。

But she wasn’t; she was horribly cool.

be not (そうではなく) [動] not be

cool (冷静) [形] not excited or anxious

しかしそうではなく、彼女は恐ろしく冷静だった。

When Roy paused for his answer she opened her lips to say her fateful yes.

pause (黙る) [動] temporarily stop an activity

ロイが答えを待って黙ったとき、彼女は運命の「はい」と言うために唇を開いた。

And then—she found herself trembling as if she were reeling back from a precipice.

precipice (崖) [名] a very steep rock face

そして、彼女は崖から後ずさりしているように震えているのに気づいた。

To her came one of those moments when we realize, as by a blinding flash of illumination, more than all our previous years have taught us.

blinding (まばゆい) [形] extremely bright

illumination (光) [名] the action or fact of illuminating or being illuminated

彼女に、まばゆい閃光のように、これまでのすべての年が教えてくれたことよりも多くのことを悟る瞬間が訪れた。

She pulled her hand from Roy’s.

pull (離す) [動] move or cause to move in a specified way, especially by exerting force

彼女はロイから手を離した。

“Oh, I can’t marry you—I can’t—I can’t,” she cried, wildly.

「ああ、私はあなたと結婚できないよ、できない、できない」と彼女は狂ったように叫んだ。

Roy turned pale—and also looked rather foolish.

look foolish (愚かにも見える) [動] appear foolish

ロイは青ざめ、また、かなり愚かにも見えた。

He had—small blame to him—felt very sure.

small blame (責任はない) [名] not much responsibility

彼は、彼に責任はないが、とても確信していた。

“What do you mean?” he stammered.

「どういう意味だ?」彼はどもった。

“I mean that I can’t marry you,” repeated Anne desperately.

「あなたと結婚できないという意味よ」とアンは必死に繰り返した。

“I thought I could—but I can’t.”

「できると思ったけど、できないの」

“Why can’t you?” Roy asked more calmly.

「なぜできないんだ?」ロイはもっと落ち着いて尋ねた。

“Because—I don’t care enough for you.”

「だって、あなたをそれほど好きじゃないから」

A crimson streak came into Roy’s face.

ロイの顔に真っ赤な筋が浮かんだ。

“So you’ve just been amusing yourself these two years?” he said slowly.

these two years (この二年間) [名] the period of time that began two years ago and will end one year from now

「それで、この二年間はただ自分を楽しませていただけなのか?」彼はゆっくりと言った。

“No, no, I haven’t,” gasped poor Anne.

「いいえ、いいえ、そうではありません」かわいそうなアンは息もつかせず言った。

Oh, how could she explain?

ああ、どう説明したらいいのだろう?

She couldn’t explain.

彼女は説明できなかった。

There are some things that cannot be explained.

cannot (できない) [助] be unable to

説明できないことがいくつかある。

“I did think I cared—truly I did—but I know now I don’t.”

「私は気にかけていると思っていました。本当にそう思っていました。でも、今はそうではないと分かりました。」

“You have ruined my life,” said Roy bitterly.

「君は私の人生を台無しにした」とロイは苦々しく言った。

“Forgive me,” pleaded Anne miserably, with hot cheeks and stinging eyes.

hot (熱い) [形] having a high temperature

sting (痛む) [動] cause a sharp pain in

「許してください」とアンは頬を熱くして目を痛めながら惨めに懇願した。

Roy turned away and stood for a few minutes looking out seaward.

a few minutes (数分間) [名] a small number of minutes

seaward (海の方) [形] in the direction of the sea

ロイは背を向け、数分間海の方を眺めて立っていた。

When he came back to Anne, he was very pale again.

彼がアンのところに戻ってきた時、彼はまたとても青ざめていた。

“You can give me no hope?” he said.

「君は私に希望を与えてくれないのか?」と彼は言った。

Anne shook her head mutely.

mutely (黙って) [副] without speaking

アンは黙って首を横に振った。

“Then—good-bye,” said Roy.

「それなら、さよなら」とロイは言った。

“I can’t understand it—I can’t believe you are not the woman I’ve believed you to be.

can't understand (理解できない) [動] be unable to understand

「私には理解できない、君が私が信じていた女性ではないなんて信じられない。

But reproaches are idle between us.

reproach (非難) [名] an expression of disapproval

しかし、非難は私たちの間では無駄だ。

You are the only woman I can ever love.

君は私が愛せる唯一の女性だ。

I thank you for your friendship, at least.

少なくとも君の友情には感謝する。

Good-bye, Anne.”

さよなら、アン」

“Good-bye,” faltered Anne.

falter (言葉を詰まらせる) [動] speak hesitantly or uncertainly

「さよなら」アンは言葉を詰まらせた。

When Roy had gone she sat for a long time in the pavilion, watching a white mist creeping subtly and remorselessly landward up the harbor.

remorselessly (容赦なく) [副] without any feeling of guilt or regret

landward (陸に向かって) [副] in a direction toward the land

ロイが去った後、彼女は長い間パビリオンに座って、白い霧が微妙に、そして容赦なく港から陸に向かって忍び寄るのを見ていた。

It was her hour of humiliation and self-contempt and shame.

hour (瞬間) [名] a particular time

self-contempt (自己嫌悪) [名] a feeling of disgust and hatred for oneself

屈辱と自己嫌悪と恥の瞬間だった。

Their waves went over her.

go over (襲う) [動] affect strongly

波が彼女を襲った。

And yet, underneath it all, was a queer sense of recovered freedom.

freedom (自由) [名] the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants

それでも、そのすべての下に、取り戻した自由の奇妙な感覚があった。

She slipped into Patty’s Place in the dusk and escaped to her room.

slip into (忍び込む) [動] enter or leave a place quietly and secretly

escape (逃げ込む) [動] get away from a place or situation

彼女は夕暮れ時にパティの家に忍び込み、自分の部屋に逃げ込んだ。

But Phil was there on the window seat.

しかし、フィルは窓際の席にいた。

“Wait,” said Anne, flushing to anticipate the scene.

「待って」とアンは言い、その場面を想像して顔を赤らめた。

“Wait til you hear what I have to say.

「私の言うことを聞くまで待って。

Phil, Roy asked me to marry him-and I refused.”

フィル、ロイは私に結婚を申し込んだの-そして私は断った。」

“You—you refused him?” said Phil blankly.

「君は-君は彼を断ったのか?」とフィルはぼんやりと言った。

“Yes.”

「そうよ。」

“Anne Shirley, are you in your senses?”

be in one's senses (正気である) [動] be sane; be of sound mind

「アン・シャーリー、正気か?」

“I think so,” said Anne wearily.

「そう思うよ」とアンは疲れたように言った。

“Oh, Phil, don’t scold me.

「ああ、フィル、私を叱らないで。

You don’t understand.”

あなたにはわからないよ。」

“I certainly don’t understand.

「確かにわからない。

You’ve encouraged Roy Gardner in every way for two years—and now you tell me you’ve refused him.

every way (あらゆる方法) [名] all possible ways

あなたは二年間あらゆる方法でロイ・ガードナーを励ましてきたのに、今になって彼を拒んだと言うのね。

Then you’ve just been flirting scandalously with him.

scandalously (みっともなく) [副] in a way that causes public outrage or disapproval

ならば、あなたは彼とただみっともない浮気をしてきただけだ。

Anne, I couldn’t have believed it of you.”

couldn't have (信じられない) [助] be unable to believe

アン、あなたに限ってそんなことをするなんて信じられないよ。」

“I wasn’t flirting with him—I honestly thought I cared up to the last minute—and then—well, I just knew I never could marry him.”

last minute (最後の最後) [名] the latest possible time

「私は彼と浮気なんてしてなかったよ。正直に言って、私は最後の最後まで彼を好きだと思っていたのよ。でも、そうね、私は彼と結婚できないとわかったの。」

“I suppose,” said Phil cruelly, “that you intended to marry him for his money, and then your better self rose up and prevented you.”

「あなたは彼のお金目当てに結婚するつもりだったのに、あなたの良心が目覚めてそれを阻止したんだよ」とフィリッパは残酷に言った。

“I didnt’t. I never thought about his money.

「違うよ。私は彼のお金のことなんて考えたこともなかったよ。

Oh, I can’t explain it to you any more than I could to him.”

ああ、彼に説明できなかったように、あなたにも説明できないよ。」

“Well, I certainly think you have treated Roy shamefully,” said Phil in exasperation.

treat (扱う) [動] behave towards or deal with in a certain way

exasperation (憤慨) [名] a feeling of intense annoyance

「まあ、私はあなたがロイを恥ずべき扱いをしたと思うよ」とフィリッパは憤慨して言った。

“He’s handsome and clever and rich and good.

「彼はハンサムで賢くてお金持ちで善良な人よ。

What more do you want?”

これ以上何を求めるの?」

“I want some one who belongs in my life. He doesn’t.

「私の人生に属する人を求めているの。彼はそうではないよ。

I was swept off my feet at first by his good looks and knack of paying romantic compliments;

sweep off one's feet (夢中になる) [動] to be overwhelmed with emotion

good look (美貌) [名] an attractive appearance

pay (言う) [動] to give or transfer money to someone in exchange for a good or service

最初は彼の美貌とロマンチックな褒め言葉に夢中になった。

and later on I thought I must be in love because he was my dark-eyed ideal.”

be in love (恋に落ちる) [動] feel a strong romantic or sexual attachment to someone

ideal (理想の) [形] perfect or most suitable

その後、彼は私の黒い瞳の理想の男性だったので、私は恋に落ちたに違いないと思ったの。」

“I am bad enough for not knowing my own mind, but you are worse,” said Phil.

「私は自分の心がわからないほどひどい人間だけど、あなたはもっとひどいよ」とフィルは言った。

“I do know my own mind,” protested Anne.

know one's own mind (自分の心を知っている) [動] be certain about what one wants or intends to do

「私は自分の心を知っているよ」とアンは抗議した。

“The trouble is, my mind changes and then I have to get acquainted with it all over again.”

get acquainted with (知る) [動] come to know

「問題は、私の心が変化して、それから私はもう一度それを知る必要があるということだよ。」

“Well, I suppose there is no use in saying anything to you.”

「まあ、あなたに何か言っても無駄だと思うよ。」

“There is no need, Phil. I’m in the dust.

there is no need (必要はない) [名] it is not necessary

I'm in the dust (私は塵の中にいる) [名] I am in a bad situation

「必要はないよ、フィル。私は塵の中にいる。

This has spoiled everything backwards.

これですべてが台無しになった。

I can never think of Redmond days without recalling the humiliation of this evening.

私はこの夜の屈辱を思い出さずにレドモンドの日々を考えることはできない。

Roy despises me—and you despise me—and I despise myself.”

despise (軽蔑する) [動] to look down on with intense aversion

ロイは私を軽蔑しているし、あなたも私を軽蔑しているし、私も自分を軽蔑している。」

“You poor darling,” said Phil, melting.

melt (言った) [動] to be overcome with emotion

「かわいそうに」とフィルは言った。

“Just come here and let me comfort you.

「こっちに来て、慰めてあげる。

I’ve no right to scold you.

have no right (権利がない) [動] not be allowed to do something

あなたを叱る権利はないよ。

I’d have married Alec or Alonzo if I hadn’t met Jo.

ジョーに会わなかったら、アレックかアロンゾと結婚していたよ。

Oh, Anne, things are so mixed-up in real life.

real life (現実の生活) [名] life as it is actually lived

mixed-up (複雑な) [形] confused or disordered

ああ、アン、現実の生活は本当に複雑なのよ。

They aren’t clear-cut and trimmed off, as they are in novels.”

clear-cut (はっきりと切り取られた) [形] having clearly defined limits

trimmed off (整えられた) [形] having been cut or shaped

小説のようにはっきりと切り取られたり、整えられたりしていないのよ。」

“I hope that no one will ever again ask me to marry him as long as I live,” sobbed poor Anne, devoutly believing that she meant it.

ever again (二度と) [副] at any time in the future

devoutly (心から) [副] very sincerely

「私が生きている限り、誰も私に結婚を申し込まないでほしい」と、アンはそう思っていると信じてすすり泣いた。

Chapter XXXIX: Deals with Weddings

deal with (扱う) [動] to be about or concerned with

第39章: 結婚式

Anne felt that life partook of the nature of an anticlimax during the first few weeks after her return to Green Gables.

partook (帯びる) [動] take part in

anticlimax (期待外れ) [名] a disappointing end to an exciting or impressive series of events

アンはグリーン・ゲイブルズに戻ってから最初の数週間は、人生が期待外れの性質を帯びていると感じていた。

She missed the merry comradeship of Patty’s Place.

comradeship (交友) [名] the feeling of friendship and community between people who spend a lot of time together

パティの家での陽気な交友が恋しかった。

She had dreamed some brilliant dreams during the past winter and now they lay in the dust around her.

彼女は去年の冬にいくつかの素晴らしい夢を見たが、今ではそれらは彼女の周りの塵の中に横たわっている。

In her present mood of self-disgust, she could not immediately begin dreaming again.

present (今の) [形] existing or happening now

mood (状態) [名] a state of mind or feeling

self-disgust (自己嫌悪) [名] a feeling of disgust with oneself

今の自己嫌悪の状態では、すぐにまた夢を見始めることはできなかった。

And she discovered that, while solitude with dreams is glorious, solitude without them has few charms.

そして彼女は、夢のある孤独は素晴らしいが、夢のない孤独には魅力がほとんどないことを発見した。

She had not seen Roy again after their painful parting in the park pavilion;

pavilion (休憩所) [名] a light, usually open building used for shelter, concerts, or exhibitions

彼女は公園の休憩所での辛い別れ以来ロイに会っていなかった。

but Dorothy came to see her before she left Kingsport.

しかしドロシーはキングスポートを去る前に彼女に会いに来た。

“I’m awfully sorry you won’t marry Roy,” she said.

「あなたがロイと結婚しないのは本当に残念だよ」と彼女は言った。

“I did want you for a sister.

「私はあなたを妹に欲しかったのに。

But you are quite right.

でもあなたは正しいよ。

He would bore you to death.

彼はあなたを退屈で死に至らしめるでしょう。

I love him, and he is a dear sweet boy, but really he isn’t a bit interesting.

私は彼を愛しているし、彼は愛すべき優しい少年だけれど、本当に彼は少しも面白くないの。

He looks as if he ought to be, but he isn’t.”

彼はそうあるべきように見えるけれど、そうではないの。」

“This won’t spoil our friendship, will it, Dorothy?”

spoil (壊れる) [動] become bad or rotten

「これで私たちの友情が壊れることはないよね、ドロシー?」

Anne had asked wistfully.

アンは物欲しそうに尋ねた。

“No, indeed. You’re too good to lose.

too good to lose (失うには惜しい) [形] too valuable to be lost

「いいえ、本当に。あなたは失うには惜しい人よ。

If I can’t have you for a sister I mean to keep you as a chum anyway.

あなたを姉妹にできないなら、とにかく友達としてあなたと付き合うつもりよ。

And don’t fret over Roy.

fret (悩む) [動] be anxious or worried about something

ロイのことで悩まないで。

He is feeling terribly just now—I have to listen to his outpourings every day—but he’ll get over it.

outpouring (愚痴) [名] a very strong expression of emotion

彼は今ひどく落ち込んでいて、私は毎日彼の愚痴を聞かなければならないけど、彼は立ち直るよ。

He always does.”

彼はいつもそうよ。」

“Oh—always?” said Anne with a slight change of voice.

「ああ、いつも?」とアンは声を少し変えた。

“So he has ‘got over it’ before?”

「つまり彼は以前にも『立ち直った』ことがあるの?」

“Dear me, yes,” said Dorothy frankly.

「そうね、そうよ」とドロシーは率直に言った。

“Twice before. And he raved to me just the same both times.

before (これまでに) [副] earlier; previously

rave (熱狂的に語る) [動] talk wildly or incoherently

「これまでに二度。どちらの時も彼は私に同じように熱狂的に語ったよ。

Not that the others actually refused him—they simply announced their engagements to some one else.

not that (わけではない) [接] it is not the case that

他の女性たちが実際に彼を拒んだわけではない。ただ他の誰かとの婚約を発表しただけだ。

Of course, when he met you he vowed to me that he had never really loved before—that the previous affairs had been merely boyish fancies.

affair (恋愛) [名] a love affair

もちろん、彼があなたに会ったとき、彼は私に、これまで本当に愛したことは一度もなかった、以前の恋愛はただの少年の空想だったと誓ったよ。

But I don’t think you need worry.”

でも、心配する必要はないと思うよ」

Anne decided not to worry.

アンは心配しないことに決めた。

Her feelings were a mixture of relief and resentment.

mixture (混合) [名] a combination of two or more things

彼女の気持ちは安堵と憤りが入り混じっていた。

Roy had certainly told her she was the only one he had ever loved.

ロイは確かに彼女に、彼女だけを愛していると言った。

No doubt he believed it.

彼はそれを信じていたに違いない。

But it was a comfort to feel that she had not, in all likelihood, ruined his life.

しかし、彼女が彼の人生を台無しにすることはなかったと感じるのは慰めだった。

There were other goddesses, and Roy, according to Dorothy, must needs be worshipping at some shrine.

goddess (女神) [名] a female deity

according to (によれば) [前] as stated or reported by

ドロシーによれば、他にも女神がいて、ロイはどこかの神社で崇拝しているに違いない。

Nevertheless, life was stripped of several more illusions, and Anne began to think drearily that it seemed rather bare.

strip (剥ぎ取る) [動] remove all coverings or layers from

それにもかかわらず、人生はさらにいくつかの幻想を剥ぎ取られ、アンはそれがむしろむき出しのように思われることを悲しげに考え始めた。

She came down from the porch gable on the evening of her return with a sorrowful face.

彼女は帰宅した夜、悲しそうな顔をして玄関の切妻から降りてきた。

“What has happened to the old Snow Queen, Marilla?”

「昔の雪の女王はどうしたの、マリラ?」

“Oh, I knew you’d feel bad over that,” said Marilla.

feel bad (気分が悪くなる) [動] feel guilty or unhappy

over (ことで) [前] on the subject of; concerning

「ああ、あなたがそのことで気分が悪くなるのは分かっていたよ」とマリラは言った。

“I felt bad myself.

feel bad (気分が悪い) [動] to feel guilty or remorseful

「私も気分が悪かったよ。

That tree was there ever since I was a young girl.

あの木は私が若い頃からずっとそこにあった。

It blew down in the big gale we had in March.

blow down (吹き倒される) [動] be blown down by the wind

gale (大風) [名] a very strong wind

3月の大風で吹き倒されたの。

It was rotten at the core.”

rotten (腐った) [形] decayed or putrid

core (芯) [名] the central or most important part of something

芯が腐っていたのよ。」

“I’ll miss it so,” grieved Anne.

miss (寂しくなる) [動] feel sad or lonely because someone or something is not there

「とても寂しくなるよ」とアンは悲しんだ。

“The porch gable doesn’t seem the same room without it.

「あの木がないと、玄関の切妻が同じ部屋とは思えないよ。

I’ll never look from its window again without a sense of loss.

loss (喪失) [名] the fact or process of losing something or someone

あの窓から眺めると、もういつも喪失感を覚えるよ。

And oh, I never came home to Green Gables before that Diana wasn’t here to welcome me.”

それに、今までグリーン・ゲイブルズに帰って来た時にダイアナが迎えに来てくれなかったことなんてなかったよ。」

“Diana has something else to think of just now,” said Mrs. Lynde significantly.

「ダイアナは今は他のことを考えているのよ」とリンド夫人は意味ありげに言った。

“Well, tell me all the Avonlea news,” said Anne, sitting down on the porch steps, where the evening sunshine fell over her hair in a fine golden rain.

「さあ、アヴォンリーのニュースを全部教えて」とアンは玄関の階段に腰を下ろした。夕日が彼女の髪に降り注ぎ、まるで金色の雨のようだった。

“There isn’t much news except what we’ve wrote you,” said Mrs. Lynde.

「手紙に書いた以外にあまりニュースはないよ」とリンド夫人は言った。

“I suppose you haven’t heard that Simon Fletcher broke his leg last week.

Simon Fletcher (サイモン・フレッチャー) [名] a person's name

「サイモン・フレッチャーが先週足を折ったことは聞いていないと思うけど。

It’s a great thing for his family.

彼の家族にとっては大変なことよ。

They’re getting a hundred things done that they’ve always wanted to do but couldn’t as long as he was about, the old crank.”

get something done (何かをする) [動] complete a task

as long as (〜する限り) [接] during the time that

about (いる) [動] be present

crank (偏屈) [名] a person who is eccentric or has a bad temper

いつもやりたかったけど、彼がいる間はできなかったことをたくさんやっているよ、あの偏屈じじい。」

“He came of an aggravating family,” remarked Marilla.

「彼は困った家族の出身だ」とマリラは言った。

“Aggravating? Well, rather!

「困った? そうね、そうね!

His mother used to get up in prayer-meeting and tell all her children’s shortcomings and ask prayers for them.

shortcoming (欠点) [名] a fault or failure to meet a certain standard

彼の母親は祈祷会で立ち上がって、子供たちの欠点をすべて話し、彼らのために祈りを求めていた。

’Course it made them mad, and worse than ever.”

course (当然) [副] naturally; of course

worse (ひどくなる) [形] more serious or severe

当然、子供たちは怒り、ますますひどくなった。」

“You haven’t told Anne the news about Jane,” suggested Marilla.

「ジェーンのことをアンに話していないよね」とマリラが言った。

“Oh, Jane,” sniffed Mrs. Lynde.

「ああ、ジェーン」とリンド夫人は鼻を鳴らした。

“Well,” she conceded grudgingly, “Jane Andrews is home from the West—came last week—and she’s going to be married to a Winnipeg millionaire.

grudgingly (渋々) [副] in a reluctant manner

Winnipeg (ウィニペグ) [名] the capital and largest city of the province of Manitoba, Canada

「そうね」と彼女は渋々認めた。「ジェーン・アンドリュースは西部から帰って来たの、先週ね、そしてウィニペグの億万長者と結婚するのよ。

You may be sure Mrs. Harmon lost no time in telling it far and wide.”

ハーモン夫人がすぐにそれを広く言いふらしたことは間違いないよ。」

“Dear old Jane—I’m so glad,” said Anne heartily.

so (とても) [副] to a great extent or degree

「懐かしいジェーン、とても嬉しいよ」とアンは心から言った。

“She deserves the good things of life.”

「彼女は人生の良いものに値するよ。」

“Oh, I ain’t saying anything against Jane.

「ああ、私はジェーンに対して何も言っていないよ。

She’s a nice enough girl.

彼女は十分に良い子よ。

But she isn’t in the millionaire class, and you’ll find there’s not much to recommend that man but his money, that’s what.

recommend (推薦する) [動] suggest or put forward as being suitable for a particular purpose or role

でも彼女は大富豪の階級ではないし、あの男はお金以外にあまり推薦できるところがないことが分かるでしょう、そういうことよ。

Mrs. Harmon says he’s an Englishman who has made money in mines

Mrs. Harmon (ハーモン夫人) [名] a woman who is married to Mr. Harmon

Englishman (イギリス人) [名] a person from England

make money (金を稼ぐ) [動] earn money

mine (鉱山) [名] a place where coal, gold, or other minerals are dug or cut from the ground in large quantities

ハーモン夫人は彼は鉱山で金を稼いだイギリス人だと言っていよ

but I believe he’ll turn out to be a Yankee.

turn out (分かる) [動] to become known or apparent

でも私は彼がヤンキーであることが分かると信じているよ。

He certainly must have money, for he has just showered Jane with jewelry.

shower (浴びせる) [動] give in large quantities

jewelry (宝石) [名] an ornament or decoration made of precious metals and gems

彼は確かにお金を持っているに違いないよ、だって彼はジェーンに宝石を浴びせたのよ。

Her engagement ring is a diamond cluster so big that it looks like a plaster on Jane’s fat paw.”

engagement ring (婚約指輪) [名] a ring given to a person as a token of betrothal

diamond cluster (ダイヤモンドの塊) [名] a group of diamonds

plaster (石膏) [名] a soft mixture of lime, sand, and water that hardens when dry and is used for coating walls, ceilings, and other surfaces

fat paw (太った足) [名] a large, thick, or swollen foot

彼女の婚約指輪はダイヤモンドの塊でとても大きくて、ジェーンの太った足の石膏みたいに見えるよ。」

Mrs. Lynde could not keep some bitterness out of her tone.

keep (隠す) [動] not reveal or show

リンド夫人は彼女の口調から苦々しさを隠すことができなかった。

Here was Jane Andrews, that plain little plodder, engaged to a millionaire, while Anne, it seemed, was not yet bespoken by any one, rich or poor.

plodder (努力家) [名] a person who works slowly and steadily

bespoken (申し込まれる) [動] to be asked for in advance

ジェーン・アンドリュース、あの地味で小さな努力家は億万長者と婚約しているのに、アンは金持ちでも貧乏人でも誰からもまだ申し込まれていないようだった。

And Mrs. Harmon Andrews did brag insufferably.

brag (自慢する) [動] talk about oneself or one's achievements in a boastful manner

そしてハーモン・アンドリュース夫人は耐え難いほど自慢した。

“What has Gilbert Blythe been doing to at college?” asked Marilla.

「ギルバート・ブライスは大学で何をしているの?」とマリラは尋ねた。

“I saw him when he came home last week, and he is so pale and thin I hardly knew him.”

「先週彼が帰省した時に会ったんだけど、とても青白くて痩せていて、ほとんど彼だとわからなかったよ。」

“He studied very hard last winter,” said Anne.

very hard (とても) [副] to a great degree; extremely

「彼は去年の冬とても勉強したのよ」とアンは言った。

“You know he took High Honors in Classics and the Cooper Prize.

the Cooper Prize (クーパー賞) [名] a prize awarded to the student with the highest marks in Classics

「彼が古典で優等賞とクーパー賞をとったでしょう。

It hasn’t been taken for five years!

five years (5年間) [名] a period of five years

5年間誰も取っていなかったのよ!

So I think he’s rather run down.

run down (疲れ切っている) [動] in a state of severe physical or mental exhaustion

だから彼はむしろ疲れ切っていると思うよ。

We’re all a little tired.”

私たちみんな少し疲れているの。」

“Anyhow, you’re a B.A. and Jane Andrews isn’t and never will be,” said Mrs. Lynde, with gloomy satisfaction.

「とにかく、あなたは学士で、ジェーン・アンドリュースはそうではないし、これからもそうはならないよ」とリンド夫人は陰気な満足感をもって言った。

A few evenings later Anne went down to see Jane, but the latter was away in Charlottetown—“getting sewing done,” Mrs. Harmon informed Anne proudly.

a few evenings later (数日後の夕方) [名] a few days after the evening

go down (会いに行く) [動] go to a lower place

数日後の夕方、アンはジェーンに会いに行ったが、ジェーンはシャーロッタウンに出かけていた。「裁縫を仕上げているのよ」とハーモン夫人は誇らしげにアンに言いました。

“Of course an Avonlea dressmaker wouldn’t do for Jane under the circumstances.”

dressmaker (洋裁師) [名] a person who makes clothes

wouldn't do (不十分な) [動] be not good enough

under the circumstances (こんな状況では) [副] in the current situation

「もちろん、こんな状況では、アヴォンリーの洋裁師ではジェーンには不十分なのよ。」

“I’ve heard something very nice about Jane,” said Anne.

「ジェーンについてとても素敵なことを聞いたよ」とアンは言った。

“Yes, Jane has done pretty well, even if she isn’t a B.A.,” said Mrs. Harmon, with a slight toss of her head.

Harmon (ハーモン) [名] a surname

toss (振る) [動] throw or roll something around or over and over

「そう、ジェーンは学士ではないにしても、かなりうまくやったよ」とハーモン夫人は頭を少し振りながら言った。

“Mr. Inglis is worth millions, and they’re going to Europe on their wedding tour.

Inglis (イングリス) [名] a surname

worth (資産家) [名] the value of something

million (数百万) [名] a thousand thousands

wedding tour (新婚旅行) [名] a trip taken by a newly married couple

「イングリス氏は数百万の資産家で、新婚旅行でヨーロッパに行くのよ。

When they come back they’ll live in a perfect mansion of marble in Winnipeg.

帰ってきたら、ウィニペグの大理石造りの立派な邸宅に住むのよ。

Jane has only one trouble—she can cook so well and her husband won’t let her cook.

so well (とても上手) [副] to a very high standard

won't let (させない) [動] refuse to allow

ジェーンにはただ一つの悩みがあるよ。彼女はとても料理が上手なのに、夫が料理をさせてくれないの。

He is so rich he hires his cooking done.

hire (雇う) [動] employ for wages

彼はとても裕福なので、料理人を雇っているのよ。

They’re going to keep a cook and two other maids and a coachman and a man-of-all-work.

coachman (御者) [名] a person who drives a horse-drawn carriage

man-of-all-work (雑用係) [名] a man who does all kinds of work

料理人とメイド二人と御者と雑用係を雇うつもりらしいよ。

But what about you, Anne?

what about (どうなのよ) [名] what is the situation with regard to

you (アン) [代] the person being spoken to

でも、アンはどうなのよ?

I don’t hear anything of your being married, after all your college-going.”

being married (結婚する) [動] be in a state of marriage

college-going (大学に行く) [名] the act of going to college

大学まで行ったのに、結婚の話は聞かないよね」

“Oh,” laughed Anne, “I am going to be an old maid.

「ああ」とアンは笑った。「私は独身で通すつもりよ。

I really can’t find any one to suit me.”

本当に私に合う人を見つけられないの」

It was rather wicked of her.

wicked (意地悪) [形] deliberately cruel or hurtful

彼女はちょっと意地悪だった。

She deliberately meant to remind Mrs. Andrews that if she became an old maid it was not because she had not had at least one chance of marriage.

彼女はわざとアンドリュース夫人に、もし自分が独身で通すとしても、それは少なくとも一度は結婚の機会がなかったからではないことを思い出させようとしたのだ。

But Mrs. Harmon took swift revenge.

take revenge (仕返しをする) [動] inflict harm on someone as a punishment for a wrong committed

しかしハーモン夫人は素早く仕返しをした。

“Well, the over-particular girls generally get left, I notice.

over-particular (あまりにこだわりのある) [形] too particular

get left (取り残される) [動] be left behind

「そうね、私の知る限り、あまりにこだわりのある娘はたいてい取り残されるよ。

And what’s this I hear about Gilbert Blythe being engaged to a Miss Stuart?

what's this I hear (聞いたけど) [名] a phrase used to ask about a rumor

be engaged to (婚約した) [動] be formally pledged to marry

Miss Stuart (スチュアート嬢) [名] a character in the story

ギルバート・ブライスがスチュアート嬢と婚約したって聞いたけど、本当?

Charlie Sloane tells me she is perfectly beautiful.

チャーリー・スローンは彼女がとても美しいと言っていたよ。

Is it true?”

本当?」

“I don’t know if it is true that he is engaged to Miss Stuart,” replied Anne, with Spartan composure, “but it is certainly true that she is very lovely.”

Spartan (スパルタ人のような) [形] of or relating to Sparta or its people

composure (落ち着き払った態度) [名] the state or quality of being calm and in control of oneself

「彼がスチュアート嬢と婚約したのが本当かどうかは知らないよ」とアンはスパルタ人のような落ち着き払った態度で答えた。「でも、彼女がとても美しいことは確かよ」

“I once thought you and Gilbert would have made a match of it,” said Mrs. Harmon.

make a match of (結婚する) [動] get married

「私は以前、あなたとギルバートが結婚すると思ってたのよ」とハーモン夫人は言った。

“If you don’t take care, Anne, all of your beaux will slip through your fingers.”

slip through one's fingers (逃げてしまう) [動] be lost or wasted

「気をつけないと、アン、あなたのボーイフレンドはみんな逃げてしまうよ」

Anne decided not to continue her duel with Mrs. Harmon.

アンはハーモン夫人との口論を続けるのはやめようと決めた。

You could not fence with an antagonist who met rapier thrust with blow of battle axe.

fence (フェンシングをする) [動] the sport of fighting with swords

antagonist (敵) [名] a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something

rapier (レイピア) [名] a thin, light sword with a sharp point

thrust (突き) [名] a sudden or violent lunge or attack

battle axe (戦斧) [名] a large axe used in battle

レイピアの突きを戦斧の一撃で受け止める敵とはフェンシングはできない。

“Since Jane is away,” she said, rising haughtily, “I don’t think I can stay longer this morning.

since (ので) [接] for the reason that; because

「ジェーンがいないので」と彼女は傲慢に立ち上がりながら言った。「今朝は長居できないよ。

I’ll come down when she comes home.”

彼女が帰宅したらまた来ます」

“Do,” said Mrs. Harmon effusively.

effusively (熱烈に) [副] in an unrestrainedly enthusiastic or emotional manner

「そうして」とハーモン夫人は熱烈に言った。

“Jane isn’t a bit proud.

「ジェーンはちっとも高慢じゃないよ。

She just means to associate with her old friends the same as ever.

associate with (付き合う) [動] to be involved with

the same as ever (今まで通り) [副] in the same way as before

彼女は昔の友達と今まで通りに付き合うつもりなのよ。

She’ll be real glad to see you.”

あなたに会ったら本当に喜ぶよ」

Jane’s millionaire arrived the last of May and carried her off in a blaze of splendor.

last (終わり) [名] the end of something

carry off (連れ去る) [動] take away

blaze (華々しく) [名] a bright flame or fire

ジェーンの大富豪は五月の終わりに到着し、彼女を華々しく連れ去った。

Mrs. Lynde was spitefully gratified to find that Mr. Inglis was every day of forty, and short and thin and grayish.

spitefully (意地悪く) [副] in a spiteful manner

gratified (満足した) [形] feeling or showing satisfaction

Mr. Inglis (イングリス氏) [名] a man who is married to Mrs. Inglis

every day of forty (四十歳) [名] the age of forty

grayish (白髪交じり) [形] somewhat gray

リンド夫人はイングリス氏が四十歳で、背が低く、やせ細り、白髪交じりであることを知って、意地悪くも満足した。

Mrs. Lynde did not spare him in her enumeration of his shortcomings, you may be sure.

spare (容赦する) [動] refrain from harming or destroying

enumeration (列挙) [名] the action of mentioning a number of things one by one

リンド夫人が彼の欠点を列挙するのに容赦しなかったことは、言うまでもない。

“It will take all his gold to gild a pill like him, that’s what,” said Mrs. Rachel solemnly.

gild (金箔を貼る) [動] cover thinly with gold

pill (薬) [名] a small, round piece of solid medicine that you swallow

「彼のような薬に金箔を貼るには、彼の金全部が必要だよ」とレイチェル夫人は厳かに言った。

“He looks kind and good-hearted,” said Anne loyally, “and I’m sure he thinks the world of Jane.”

good-hearted (心の良い) [形] having a kind and generous nature

think the world of (とても大切に思う) [動] to have a very high opinion of someone or something

「彼は優しくて心の良い人に見えます」とアンは忠実に言った。「そして、彼はジェーンのことをとても大切に思っているに違いありません。」

“Humph!” said Mrs. Rachel.

humph (ふん) [間] an expression of disgust or disapproval

「ふん!」とレイチェル夫人は言った。

Phil Gordon was married the next week and Anne went over to Bolingbroke to be her bridesmaid.

be bridesmaid (花嫁介添人になる) [名] a woman who attends the bride on her wedding day

フィル・ゴードンは翌週結婚し、アンは花嫁介添人としてボーリングブロークに行った。

Phil made a dainty fairy of a bride, and the Rev. Jo was so radiant in his happiness that nobody thought him plain.

Rev. (牧師) [名] a member of the clergy

plain (平凡な) [形] lacking in beauty or distinction

フィルは花嫁の可憐な妖精のようだったし、ジョー牧師は幸せに輝いていたので、誰も彼が平凡だとは思えなかった。

“We’re going for a lovers’ saunter through the land of Evangeline,” said Phil, “and then we’ll settle down on Patterson Street.

Evangeline (エヴァンジェリン) [名] a long narrative poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

「私たちはエヴァンジェリンの地を恋人同士で散策しに行くの」とフィルは言った。「それからパターソン通りに落ち着くよ。

Mother thinks it is terrible—she thinks Jo might at least take a church in a decent place.

母はひどいと思っているよ。ジョーは少なくともまともな場所にある教会に行くべきだと思っているのよ。

But the wilderness of the Patterson slums will blossom like the rose for me if Jo is there.

でも、ジョーがそこにいれば、パターソンのスラム街の荒野は私にとってバラのように花開くよ。

Oh, Anne, I’m so happy my heart aches with it.”

ああ、アン、私はとても幸せで胸が痛いほどよ。」

Anne was always glad in the happiness of her friends;

be glad in (喜ぶ) [動] be happy about

アンはいつも友達の幸せを喜んでいた。

but it is sometimes a little lonely to be surrounded everywhere by a happiness that is not your own.

be surrounded (囲まれている) [動] be around something on all sides

でも、自分のものではない幸せに囲まれていると、時々少し寂しくなる。

And it was just the same when she went back to Avonlea.

そして、彼女がアヴォンリーに戻ったときも同じだった。

This time it was Diana who was bathed in the wonderful glory that comes to a woman when her first-born is laid beside her.

be bathed in (包まれる) [動] be covered with or surrounded by

first-born (初子) [名] the first child born to a couple

lay (寝かせる) [動] cause to lie down

今度はダイアナが、初子を横に寝かせた女性に訪れる素晴らしい栄光に包まれていた。

Anne looked at the white young mother with a certain awe that had never entered into her feelings for Diana before.

enter into (入る) [動] to be a part of or involved in

アンは、ダイアナに対する気持ちの中にこれまで入ったことのない畏敬の念を抱いて、白い若い母親を見た。

Could this pale woman with the rapture in her eyes be the little black-curled, rosy-cheeked Diana she had played with in vanished schooldays?

rapture (歓喜) [名] a feeling of intense pleasure or joy

目に歓喜の色を浮かべたこの青白い女性が、過ぎ去った学生時代に一緒に遊んだ、黒い巻き毛の、バラ色の頬をしたダイアナなのだろうか?

It gave her a queer desolate feeling that she herself somehow belonged only in those past years and had no business in the present at all.

desolate (荒涼とした) [形] uninhabited and in a state of ruin

present (現在) [名] the time that is happening now

彼女は、自分自身がどういうわけか過去の時代にしか属しておらず、現在には全く関係がないという奇妙な荒涼とした気持ちになった。

“Isn’t he perfectly beautiful?” said Diana proudly.

「彼は完璧に美しいでしょう?」とダイアナは誇らしげに言った。

The little fat fellow was absurdly like Fred—just as round, just as red.

like (似ている) [前] having the same characteristics or qualities as

just as (同じくらい) [副] to the same extent

小さな太った赤ん坊は、フレッドに似ていて、同じくらい丸く、同じくらい赤かった。

Anne really could not say conscientiously that she thought him beautiful, but she vowed sincerely that he was sweet and kissable and altogether delightful.

conscientiously (良心的に) [副] in a way that is morally right

kissable (キスしたくなるほど) [形] inviting a kiss

アンは、彼が美しいとは思えなかったが、彼が可愛くて、キスしたくなるほどで、とても愛らしいと心から誓った。

“Before he came I wanted a girl, so that I could call her ANNE,” said Diana.

「彼が生まれる前は、女の子が欲しかったよ。そうすれば、アンって呼べたのに」とダイアナは言った。

“But now that little Fred is here I wouldn’t exchange him for a million girls.

million (百万) [名] a thousand thousand; 1,000,000

「でも、今は小さなフレッドがここにいるから、彼を百万の女の子と交換するつもりはないよ。

He just couldn’t have been anything but his own precious self.”

couldn't have been (ありえない) [動] be impossible or highly unlikely

彼は、彼自身のかけがえのない存在でしかないのよ。」

“‘Every little baby is the sweetest and the best,’” quoted Mrs. Allan gaily.

sweetest (一番可愛い) [形] very pleasant or attractive

「『どの赤ちゃんも一番可愛くて一番いい子』」とアラン夫人は陽気に言った。

“If little Anne had come you’d have felt just the same about her.”

about (に対して) [前] on the subject of; concerning

「もし小さなアンが生まれていたとしても、あなたは彼女に対しても同じように感じていたでしょう。」

Mrs. Allan was visiting in Avonlea, for the first time since leaving it.

Mrs. Allan (アラン夫人) [名] the wife of Mr. Allan

アラン夫人は、アヴォンリーを去ってから初めて、アヴォンリーを訪れていた。

She was as gay and sweet and sympathetic as ever.

彼女は相変わらず陽気で優しく、思いやりがあった。

Her old girl friends had welcomed her back rapturously.

girl friend (友人) [名] a female friend

rapturously (熱狂的に) [副] in a very enthusiastic way

彼女の昔の友人たちは、彼女を熱狂的に歓迎した。

The reigning minister’s wife was an estimable lady, but she was not exactly a kindred spirit.

reigning (現職の) [形] currently holding office

現職の牧師夫人は立派な女性だったが、彼女はアンと似た者同士ではなかった。

“I can hardly wait till he gets old enough to talk,” sighed Diana.

can hardly wait (待ちきれない) [動] be very impatient

「彼が話せるようになるまで待ちきれないよ」とダイアナはため息をついた。

“I just long to hear him say ‘mother.’

long to (聞きたい) [動] want something very much

「彼が「ママ」と言うのを早く聞きたいよ。」

And oh, I’m determined that his first memory of me shall be a nice one.

ああ、私は彼の私に関する最初の記憶が素敵なものになるように決めているの。

The first memory I have of my mother is of her slapping me for something I had done.

slap (叩く) [動] hit with the open hand

私の母に関する最初の記憶は、私が何かをしたことで彼女に叩かれたことよ。

I am sure I deserved it, and mother was always a good mother and I love her dearly.

私は確かにそれに値したし、母はいつも良い母親だったし、私は彼女をとても愛している。

But I do wish my first memory of her was nicer.”

でも、彼女に関する最初の記憶がもっと素敵だったらよかったのに。」

“I have just one memory of my mother and it is the sweetest of all my memories,” said Mrs. Allan.

just one (たった一つ) [形] only one

sweetest (一番甘い) [形] having a pleasant taste like that of sugar or honey

「私は母に関する記憶がたった一つしかないけど、それは私の全ての記憶の中で一番甘いものだよ」とアラン夫人は言った。

“I was five years old, and I had been allowed to go to school one day with my two older sisters.

five years old (五歳) [名] the age of five

older sister (姉) [名] a female sibling who is older than oneself

「私は五歳で、ある日二人の姉と一緒に学校に行くことを許されたの。

When school came out my sisters went home in different groups, each supposing I was with the other.

come out (終わる) [動] to be released or made available

suppose (思い込む) [動] to assume that something is true or will happen

学校が終わると、姉たちはそれぞれ私がもう一人の姉と一緒だと思い込んで、別々のグループで帰宅してしまった。

Instead I had run off with a little girl I had played with at recess.

run off (走り去る) [動] leave hastily

recess (休み時間) [名] a period of time during which work or school is temporarily suspended

ところが私は休み時間に遊んだ小さな女の子と走り去ってしまったの。

We went to her home, which was near the school, and began making mud pies.

私たちは学校の近くにある彼女の家に行って、泥団子作りを始めた。

We were having a glorious time when my older sister arrived, breathless and angry.

私たちがとても楽しい時間を過ごしていると、息を切らした怒った姉がやってきた。

“‘You naughty girl” she cried, snatching my reluctant hand and dragging me along with her.

snatch (つかむ) [動] to take or grab something suddenly and quickly

reluctant (嫌がる) [形] unwilling and hesitant; disinclined

「このいたずらっ子」と叫び、私の嫌がる手をつかんで引きずっていった。

‘Come home this minute.

this minute (今すぐ) [副] immediately

「今すぐ家に帰りなさい。

Oh, you’re going to catch it!

ああ、あなたは捕まえられるよ!

Mother is awful cross.

母さんはひどく怒っているよ。

She is going to give you a good whipping.’

whipping (鞭打ち) [名] the act of beating someone with a whip

あなたを鞭打つつもりよ」

“I had never been whipped.

whip (鞭打つ) [動] strike with a whip

「私は鞭打たれたことはなかった。

Dread and terror filled my poor little heart.

恐怖と恐怖が私のかわいそうな小さな心を満たした。

I have never been so miserable in my life as I was on that walk home.

have never been (なかった) [動] not ever be

walk home (家まで歩く) [動] walk to one's home

家まで歩く道のりほど惨めな気持ちになったことはなかった。

I had not meant to be naughty.

私はいたずらをするつもりはなかった。

Phemy Cameron had asked me to go home with her and I had not known it was wrong to go.

Phemy Cameron (フェミー・キャメロン) [名] a character in the story

フェミー・キャメロンが私に彼女と一緒に家に帰るように頼んだので、私はそれが間違っていることを知らなかった。

And now I was to be whipped for it.

be to (されることになった) [助] be expected or required to

そして今、私はそのために鞭打たれることになった。

When we got home my sister dragged me into the kitchen where mother was sitting by the fire in the twilight.

get home (家に着く) [動] arrive at one's home

家に着くと、姉は私を台所に引きずり込み、母は夕暮れの火のそばに座っていた。

My poor wee legs were trembling so that I could hardly stand.

hardly (ほとんど~できない) [副] almost not; barely

私のかわいそうな小さな足は震えていたので、私はほとんど立つことができなかった。

And mother—mother just took me up in her arms, without one word of rebuke or harshness, kissed me and held me close to her heart.

rebuke (叱責) [名] a sharp reprimand

harshness (厳しさ) [名] the quality of being rough or violent; severity

そして母は、ただ私を抱き上げ、一言の叱責も厳しさもなく、私にキスをして、私を胸に抱きしめた。

‘I was so frightened you were lost, darling,’ she said tenderly.

be lost (迷子になる) [動] be unable to find one's way

say tenderly (優しく言う) [動] say something in a gentle way

「あなたが迷子になって、とても怖かったよ」と優しく言った。

I could see the love shining in her eyes as she looked down on me.

彼女が私を見下ろすとき、私は彼女の目に愛が輝いているのを見ることができた。

She never scolded or reproached me for what I had done—only told me I must never go away again without asking permission.

reproach (非難する) [動] express disapproval of or disappointment with

彼女は私がしたことを叱ったり、非難したりすることはなく、許可なく二度と出かけてはいけないと言っただけだった。

She died very soon afterwards.

彼女はその後すぐに亡くなった。

That is the only memory I have of her.

それが彼女の唯一の思い出だ。

Isn’t it a beautiful one?”

美しいでしょう?」

Anne felt lonelier than ever as she walked home, going by way of the Birch Path and Willowmere.

Birch Path (カバノキの小道) [名] a path through a birch forest

Willowmere (ウィローミア) [名] a lake surrounded by willow trees

アンはカバノキの小道とウィローミアを通って家まで歩きながら、これまでになく孤独を感じた。

She had not walked that way for many moons.

for many moons (長い間) [副] for a long time

彼女は長い間その道を歩いていなかった。

It was a darkly-purple bloomy night.

darkly-purple (暗い紫色の) [形] of a dark purple color

bloomy (花が咲く) [形] in bloom; flowering

暗い紫色の花が咲く夜だった。

The air was heavy with blossom fragrance—almost too heavy.

空気は花の香りで重く、ほとんど重すぎるほどだった。

The cloyed senses recoiled from it as from an overfull cup.

cloyed (満ち足りた) [形] having had too much of something

recoil (遠ざかる) [動] move back or away from something

overfull (あふれんばかりの) [形] too full

満ち足りた感覚は、あふれんばかりのコップから逃げるように、それから遠ざかった。

The birches of the path had grown from the fairy saplings of old to big trees.

sapling (苗木) [名] a young tree

小道の白樺は、昔の妖精の苗木から大きな木に成長していた。

Everything had changed.

すべてが変わっていた。

Anne felt that she would be glad when the summer was over and she was away at work again.

アンは夏が終わり、また仕事に出かけたら嬉しいだろうと感じていた。

Perhaps life would not seem so empty then.

empty (空虚) [形] containing nothing; not filled or occupied

おそらく、そうすれば人生はそれほど空虚には思えないだろう。

“‘I’ve tried the world—it wears no more The coloring of romance it wore,’”

wear (帯びる) [動] have or show an expression or appearance of

no more (もはや~ない) [副] not any longer; not any more

coloring (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

「私は世界を試した。それはもはやロマンスの色を帯びていない」

sighed Anne—and was straightway much comforted by the romance in the idea of the world being denuded of romance!

straightway (すぐに) [副] immediately

denuded (取り去られる) [動] stripped of all covering

とアンはため息をついた。そして、世界からロマンスが取り去られるという考えのロマンスにすぐに大いに慰められた!

Chapter XL: A Book of Revelation

revelation (黙示録) [名] an act of revealing or disclosing something

第40章: 黙示録

The Irvings came back to Echo Lodge for the summer, and Anne spent a happy three weeks there in July.

three weeks (3週間) [名] a period of three weeks

July (7月) [名] the seventh month of the year

アーヴィング一家は夏にエコー・ロッジに戻り、アンは7月にそこで幸せな3週間を過ごした。

Miss Lavendar had not changed;

ラヴェンダーさんは変わっていなかった。

Charlotta the Fourth was a very grown-up young lady now, but still adored Anne sincerely.

still (今でも) [副] even now; even then

四代目シャーロッタはすっかり大人のお嬢さんになっていたが、今でもアンを心から慕っていた。

“When all’s said and done, Miss Shirley, ma’am, I haven’t seen any one in Boston that’s equal to you,” she said frankly.

ma'am (奥様) [名] a title used before the surname of a married woman

Boston (ボストン) [名] the capital of Massachusetts

equal (匹敵する) [形] the same in value, amount, or status

「結局のところ、シャーリーさん、ボストンであなたに匹敵する人は見たことありません」と彼女は率直に言った。

Paul was almost grown up, too.

almost (もうすぐ) [副] very nearly; all but

grown up (大人) [名] a fully developed person

ポールももうすぐ大人だった。

He was sixteen, his chestnut curls had given place to close-cropped brown locks, and he was more interested in football than fairies.

sixteen (十六歳) [名] the number 16

give place to (変わる) [動] be replaced by

close-cropped (短く刈った) [形] cut very short

lock (髪) [名] a strand or portion of hair

彼は十六歳で、栗色の巻き毛は短く刈った茶色の髪に変わり、妖精よりもフットボールに興味があった。

But the bond between him and his old teacher still held.

bond (絆) [名] a connection or link between people or things

しかし、彼と彼の昔の先生との絆は依然として保たれていた。

Kindred spirits alone do not change with changing years.

year (年月) [名] a period of 365 or 366 days

親しい友人だけは年月を経ても変わらない。

It was a wet, bleak, cruel evening in July when Anne came back to Green Gables.

アンがグリーン・ゲイブルズに戻ったのは、七月の雨の降る、荒涼とした、ひどい夕方だった。

One of the fierce summer storms which sometimes sweep over the gulf was ravaging the sea.

one of (一つの) [名] a single thing or person from a group

sweep over (襲う) [動] move quickly and powerfully through

gulf (湾) [名] a large area of sea that is almost surrounded by land

ravage (荒れ狂う) [動] cause severe and extensive damage to

時々湾を襲う激しい夏の嵐の一つが海を荒れ狂わせていた。

As Anne came in the first raindrops dashed against the panes.

dash (当たる) [動] strike or throw with great force

アンが家に入ると、最初の雨粒が窓ガラスに当たった。

“Was that Paul who brought you home?” asked Marilla.

「家まで送ってくれたのはポールだったの?」とマリラは尋ねた。

“Why didn’t you make him stay all night.

「どうして彼を泊まらせなかったの?

It’s going to be a wild evening.”

荒れた夜になるよ。」

“He’ll reach Echo Lodge before the rain gets very heavy, I think.

「雨がひどくなる前にエコー・ロッジに着くと思うよ。

Anyway, he wanted to go back tonight.

とにかく、彼は今夜帰りたかったの。

Well, I’ve had a splendid visit, but I’m glad to see you dear folks again.

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

まあ、素晴らしい訪問だったけど、またあなた達に会えて嬉しいよ。

‘East, west, hame’s best.’

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

「東へ西へ、家が一番」

Davy, have you been growing again lately?”

デイビー、最近また背が伸びた?」

“I’ve growed a whole inch since you left,” said Davy proudly.

inch (インチ) [名] a unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters

「あなたがいなくなってから、一インチも伸びたんだ」とデイビーは誇らしげに言った。

“I’m as tall as Milty Boulter now.

as tall as (同じくらい背が高い) [形] having the same height as

「もうミルティ・ボルターと同じくらい背が高いんだ。

Ain’t I glad. He’ll have to stop crowing about being bigger.

crow (自慢する) [動] to talk about something with excessive pride

嬉しいよ。あいつは、もう自分が大きくなったって自慢するのをやめなくちゃいけないな。

Say, Anne, did you know that Gilbert Blythe is dying?”

ねえ、アン、ギルバート・ブライスが死にかけてるって知ってる?」

Anne stood quite silent and motionless, looking at Davy.

motionless (じっと) [形] not moving

アンは黙ってじっと立ってデイビーを見つめた。

Her face had gone so white that Marilla thought she was going to faint.

go white (真っ白になる) [動] become very pale

アンの顔が真っ白になったので、マリラは彼女が気絶するのではないかと心配した。

“Davy, hold your tongue,” said Mrs. Rachel angrily.

angrily (怒って) [副] in an angry manner

「デイビー、黙りなさい」とレイチェル夫人は怒って言った。

“Anne, don’t look like that—don’t look like that!

「アン、そんな顔をしないで。そんな顔をしないで!

We didn’t mean to tell you so suddenly.”

そんなに急に言うつもりはなかったのよ。」

“Is—it—true?” asked Anne in a voice that was not hers.

「それは本当ですか?」アンは自分の声ではない声で尋ねた。

“Gilbert is very ill,” said Mrs. Lynde gravely.

be ill (具合が悪い) [動] be sick; be unwell

「ギルバートはとても具合が悪いのよ」とリンド夫人は深刻そうに言った。

“He took down with typhoid fever just after you left for Echo Lodge.

take down (倒れる) [動] to become ill

typhoid fever (腸チフス) [名] an acute infectious disease caused by a bacterium

just after (直後) [副] immediately after

leave for (出発する) [動] go away from a place

「あなたがエコーロッジに出発した直後に腸チフスで倒れたのよ。

Did you never hear of it?”

聞いたことがなかったの?」

“No,” said that unknown voice.

「いいえ」とその知らない声が言った。

“It was a very bad case from the start.

from the start (最初から) [副] from the beginning

「最初からとてもひどい症状だったの。

The doctor said he’d been terribly run down.

run down (衰弱する) [動] become weak or tired

医者はひどく衰弱していたと言っていたよ。

They’ve a trained nurse and everything’s been done.

trained nurse (看護婦) [名] a person qualified to care for the sick or infirm

be done (施されている) [動] be finished or completed

看護婦がいて、あらゆる処置が施されている。

don’t look like that, Anne.

アン、そんな顔をしないで。

While there’s life there’s hope.”

命がある限り希望はあるのよ」

“Mr. Harrison was here this evening and he said they had no hope of him,” reiterated Davy.

no hope (望みがない) [名] no chance of success

reiterate (繰り返す) [動] say something again

「ハリソンさんが今夜ここに来て、彼は望みがないと言っていた」とデイビーは繰り返した。

Marilla, looking old and worn and tired, got up and marched Davy grimly out of the kitchen.

worn (疲れ果てた) [形] showing signs of wear or use

march (連れ出す) [動] walk or cause to walk in a military manner with regular and measured tread

grimly (厳しく) [副] in a very serious or gloomy manner

老けて、疲れ果てた様子のマリラは立ち上がり、デイビーを厳しく台所から連れ出した。

“Oh, don’t look so, dear,” said Mrs. Rachel, putting her kind old arms about the pallid girl.

「ああ、そんな顔をしないで、お嬢さん」とレイチェル夫人は優しい老いた腕を青白い少女に回して言った。

“I haven’t given up hope, indeed I haven’t.

「私は希望を捨てていないのよ、本当に捨てていないのよ。

He’s got the Blythe constitution in his favor, that’s what.”

in one's favor (幸いにも) [副] to one's advantage

constitution (体質) [名] the physical or mental state of a person

彼は幸いにもブライス家の体質を受け継いでいるからよ。」

Anne gently put Mrs. Lynde’s arms away from her, walked blindly across the kitchen, through the hall, up the stairs to her old room.

put away (離す) [動] move something to a different place

walk across (横切る) [動] move across by walking

walk through (通り抜ける) [動] move through by walking

walk up (上る) [動] move up by walking

old room (古い部屋) [名] a room that is not new

アンは優しくリンド夫人の腕を離し、盲目的に台所を横切り、玄関を通り抜け、階段を上って自分の古い部屋へ行った。

At its window she knelt down, staring out unseeingly.

kneel down (跪く) [動] go down on one's knees

unseeingly (何も見ずに) [副] without seeing

彼女はその窓辺に跪き、何も見ずに外を見つめた。

It was very dark.

とても暗かった。

The rain was beating down over the shivering fields.

beat down (降り注ぐ) [動] fall heavily

雨が震える野原に降り注いでいた。

The Haunted Woods was full of the groans of mighty trees wrung in the tempest, and the air throbbed with the thunderous crash of billows on the distant shore.

mighty (大木) [形] having or showing great power or strength

groan (呻き声) [名] a deep, low sound of pain or suffering

tempest (嵐) [名] a violent windy storm

wring (ねじれる) [動] twist or squeeze tightly

throb (震える) [動] beat or sound with a strong, regular rhythm

thunderous (雷のような) [形] extremely loud

crash (轟音) [名] a loud, sudden, explosive sound

billow (大波) [名] a large wave

幽霊の森は嵐にねじれた大木の呻き声でいっぱいで、空気は遠くの岸辺に押し寄せる大波の雷のような轟音で震えていた。

And Gilbert was dying!

そしてギルバートは死にかけていた!

There is a book of Revelation in every one’s life, as there is in the Bible.

聖書にあるように、誰の人生にも黙示録がある。

Anne read hers that bitter night, as she kept her agonized vigil through the hours of storm and darkness.

keep (過ごす) [動] continue or maintain

agonized (苦悶の) [形] experiencing great mental or physical pain

vigil (夜) [名] a period of keeping awake during the night, especially to keep watch or pray

アンは嵐と暗闇の中、苦悶の夜を過ごしながら、その苦い夜に自分の黙示録を読んだ。

She loved Gilbert—had always loved him!

彼女はギルバートを愛していた、ずっと愛していたのだ!

She knew that now.

彼女は今それを知った。

She knew that she could no more cast him out of her life without agony than she could have cut off her right hand and cast it from her.

cast out (追い出す) [動] expel or eject

cast (捨てる) [動] throw or fling with force

彼女は自分の右手を切り落として捨てることができないのと同じように、苦悶なしに彼を自分の人生から追い出すことができないことを知っていた。

And the knowledge had come too late—too late even for the bitter solace of being with him at the last.

knowledge (知識) [名] information, understanding, and skills that you gain through education or experience

come too late (遅すぎる) [動] arrive after the desired or required time

solace (慰め) [名] comfort or consolation in a time of great distress or sadness

そしてその知識は遅すぎた、最後に彼と一緒にいるという苦い慰めにさえ遅すぎた。

If she had not been so blind—so foolish—she would have had the right to go to him now.

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

right (権利) [名] a moral or legal entitlement to have or do something

もし彼女がそんなに盲目でなければ、そんなに愚かでなければ、彼女は今彼のところに行く権利があっただろう。

But he would never know that she loved him—he would go away from this life thinking that she did not care.

しかし彼は彼女が彼を愛していることを決して知らないだろう、彼は彼女が気にかけていないと思ってこの人生から去るだろう。

Oh, the black years of emptiness stretching before her!

emptiness (空虚) [名] the state of containing nothing

ああ、彼女の前に広がる空虚な暗黒の年月!

She could not live through them—she could not!

live through (生き抜く) [動] to survive something

彼女はそれを生き抜くことはできなかった、できなかった!

She cowered down by her window and wished, for the first time in her gay young life, that she could die, too.

cower (うずくまる) [動] crouch down in fear

彼女は窓のそばでうずくまり、陽気な若い人生で初めて、自分も死ねたらいいのにと思った。

If Gilbert went away from her, without one word or sign or message, she could not live.

sign (合図) [名] a gesture or action that is intended to convey information or instructions

message (メッセージ) [名] a communication that is sent or received

もしギルバートが彼女から離れていったら、一言も合図もメッセージもなしに、彼女は生きていけない。

Nothing was of any value without him.

value (価値) [名] the regard that something is held to deserve; the importance, worth, or usefulness of something

彼なしでは何も価値がない。

She belonged to him and he to her.

彼女は彼のものであり、彼は彼女のものだった。

In her hour of supreme agony she had no doubt of that.

supreme (最高の) [形] of the highest quality or degree

have no doubt (疑わない) [動] be certain about something

彼女の最高の苦悶の時に、彼女はそれを疑わなかった。

He did not love Christine Stuart—never had loved Christine Stuart.

彼はクリスティン・スチュアートを愛していなかったし、クリスティン・スチュアートを愛したこともなかった。

Oh, what a fool she had been not to realize what the bond was that had held her to Gilbert—to think that the flattered fancy she had felt for Roy Gardner had been love.

ああ、彼女をギルバートと結びつけていた絆が何であるかを理解していなかったなんて、彼女はなんて愚かだったのだろう。ロイ・ガードナーに対して感じていたお世辞のような空想が愛だったなんて。

And now she must pay for her folly as for a crime.

pay for (代償を払う) [動] suffer the consequences of

crime (犯罪) [名] an action or omission that constitutes an offense that may be prosecuted by the state and is punishable by law

そして今、彼女は犯罪に対するように、彼女の愚かさの代償を払わなければならない。

Mrs. Lynde and Marilla crept to her door before they went to bed, shook their heads doubtfully at each other over the silence, and went away.

リンデ夫人とマリラは寝る前に彼女の部屋のドアに忍び寄り、沈黙の中でお互いに疑わしそうに首を振り、立ち去った。

The storm raged all night, but when the dawn came it was spent.

rage (吹き荒れる) [動] be violent or intense

嵐は一晩中吹き荒れたが、夜明けになるとおさまった。

Anne saw a fairy fringe of light on the skirts of darkness.

fringe (縁取り) [名] an ornamental border of short straight or twisted threads left loose or formed into tassels or twists

アンは暗闇のすそに妖精のような光の縁取りを見た。

Soon the eastern hilltops had a fire-shot ruby rim.

eastern (東の) [形] of, relating to, or characteristic of the east

hilltop (丘の頂上) [名] the highest point of a hill

fire-shot (火のついた) [形] having a color like that of fire

rim (縁取り) [名] the outer edge of something

やがて東の丘の頂上は火のついたルビーの縁取りになった。

The clouds rolled themselves away into great, soft, white masses on the horizon;

roll away (転がり去る) [動] move away by rolling

mass (塊) [名] a large body of matter with no definite shape

雲は地平線に大きく柔らかい白い塊となって転がり去った。

the sky gleamed blue and silvery.

空は青く銀色に輝いていた。

A hush fell over the world.

hush (静寂) [名] a silence or calm

fall (訪れる) [動] come or arrive

世界に静寂が訪れた。

Anne rose from her knees and crept downstairs.

アンは膝から立ち上がり、階下に忍び込んだ。

The freshness of the rain-wind blew against her white face as she went out into the yard, and cooled her dry, burning eyes.

freshness (爽やかさ) [名] the quality of being fresh

rain-wind (雨風) [名] wind and rain

cool (冷やす) [動] make or become less hot

dry (乾いた) [形] free from moisture or liquid

庭に出ると、雨風の爽やかさが彼女の白い顔に吹き付け、乾いて熱くなった目を冷やした。

A merry rollicking whistle was lilting up the lane.

rollicking (陽気な) [形] full of fun and energy

whistle (口笛) [名] a clear, high-pitched sound made by forcing air through a small hole between one's lips

lilt (軽快に鳴り響く) [動] to move or speak in a light, graceful, or playful way

陽気で陽気な口笛が小道を軽快に鳴り響いていた。

A moment later Pacifique Buote came in sight.

a moment later (しばらくすると) [副] a short time afterwards

come in sight (見えてくる) [動] become visible

しばらくすると、パシフィック・ブオテが見えてきた。

Anne’s physical strength suddenly failed her.

physical strength (体力) [名] the quality or state of being physically strong

fail (衰える) [動] become weak or inadequate

アンの体力が突然衰えた。

If she had not clutched at a low willow bough she would have fallen.

低い柳の枝をつかまなければ、彼女は倒れていただろう。

Pacifique was George Fletcher’s hired man, and George Fletcher lived next door to the Blythes.

Pacifique (パシフィック) [名] a male given name

George Fletcher (ジョージ・フレッチャー) [名] a male given name

Blythes (ブライス家) [名] a family name

パシフィック・ブオテはジョージ・フレッチャーの雇い人で、ジョージ・フレッチャーはブライス家の隣に住んでいた。

Mrs. Fletcher was Gilbert’s aunt.

Mrs. Fletcher (フレッチャー夫人) [名] the wife of Mr. Fletcher

フレッチャー夫人はギルバートの叔母だった。

Pacifique would know if—if—Pacifique would know what there was to be known.

there was to be (知るべき) [動] be supposed to be; be expected to be

known (知っている) [動] be aware of

パシフィックなら知っているだろう、もし、もし、パシフィックなら知るべきことを知っているだろう。

Pacifique strode sturdily on along the red lane, whistling.

Pacifique (パシフィック・ブオテ) [名] a man's name

sturdily (たくましく) [副] in a strong and robust manner

whistling (口笛を吹く) [動] make a whistling sound

パシフィック・ブオテは赤い小道を口笛を吹きながら、たくましく歩いていった。

He did not see Anne.

彼はアンを目に留めなかった。

She made three futile attempts to call him.

make an attempt (試みる) [動] try to do something

futile (無駄な) [形] incapable of producing any result; pointless

彼女は彼に電話をかけようと三度試みたが無駄だった。

He was almost past before she succeeded in making her quivering lips call, “Pacifique!”

succeed in (~することができる) [動] achieve a goal or objective

quivering (震える) [形] shaking or trembling

彼が通り過ぎそうになった時、彼女は震える唇で「パシフィック!」と呼びかけることができた。

Pacifique turned with a grin and a cheerful good morning.

good morning (おはようございます) [名] a greeting used in the morning

パシフィック・ブオテはニヤリと笑って、陽気なおはようございますと振り返った。

“Pacifique,” said Anne faintly, “did you come from George Fletcher’s this morning?”

「パシフィック」アンはかすかに言った、「今朝、ジョージ・フレッチャーのところから来たの?」

“Sure,” said Pacifique amiably.

sure (もちろん) [副] certainly; definitely

「もちろん」パシフィック・ブオテは愛想よく言った。

“I got de word las’ night dat my fader, he was seeck.

get de word (聞いた) [動] receive a message

las' night (昨夜) [名] the night before the present day

fader (父) [名] a man who has a child

seeck (病気) [形] affected by a disease or disorder of the body or mind

「昨夜、父が病気だと聞いたんだ。

It was so stormy dat I couldn’t go den, so I start vair early dis mornin’.

early (早く) [副] before the usual or expected time

嵐がひどくて行けなかったから、今朝早く出発したんだ。

I’m goin’ troo de woods for short cut.”

近道をするために森の中を行くんだ。」

“Did you hear how Gilbert Blythe was this morning?”

「今朝のギルバート・ブライスの様子は聞いた?」

Anne’s desperation drove her to the question.

desperation (必死) [名] a state of despair, hopelessness, or extreme need

drive (駆り立てる) [動] to urge or force to move or act

アンは必死になってその質問をした。

Even the worst would be more endurable than this hideous suspense.

be more endurable (耐えられるだろう) [動] be able to be endured

hideous (恐ろしい) [形] causing or likely to cause horror; shocking

suspense (不安) [名] a state or feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what may happen

最悪の状況でも、この恐ろしい不安よりは耐えられるだろう。

“He’s better,” said Pacifique.

「彼は良くなった」とパシフィックは言った。

“He got de turn las’ night.

「彼は昨夜回復した。

De doctor say he’ll be all right now dis soon while.

医者は彼はすぐに良くなるだろうと言っている。

Had close shave, dough!

close shave (危ない) [名] a narrow escape

dough (よ) [名] a mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients that is kneaded and allowed to rise before being baked into bread

危なかったよ!

Dat boy, he jus’ keel himself at college.

Dat (あの) [形] that

keel (死んでしまう) [動] die

あの子は大学で死んでしまう。

Well, I mus’ hurry.

さあ、急がないと。

De old man, he’ll be in hurry to see me.”

be in hurry (急ぐ) [動] move or act quickly

あの老人は私に会いたくて急いでいるだろう。」

Pacifique resumed his walk and his whistle.

パシフィックは歩きながら口笛を吹き始めた。

Anne gazed after him with eyes where joy was driving out the strained anguish of the night.

drive out (追い払う) [動] force to leave

アンは、喜びが夜の緊張した苦悩を追い払っている目で彼を見つめた。

He was a very lank, very ragged, very homely youth.

彼はとても痩せていて、とてもみすぼらしく、とても家庭的な若者だった。

But in her sight he was as beautiful as those who bring good tidings on the mountains.

sight (目) [名] the ability to sense light, and the eye's ability to see

しかし、彼女の目には、彼は山に良い知らせをもたらす人々と同じくらい美しかった。

Never, as long as she lived, would Anne see Pacifique’s brown, round, black-eyed face without a warm remembrance of the moment when he had given to her the oil of joy for mourning.

as long as (生きている限り) [接] for the whole time that

black-eyed (黒い目の) [形] having black eyes

oil (油) [名] any of various greasy, thick, slippery substances

mourning (悲しみ) [名] the expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died

アンは、生きている限り、パシフィックの茶色く丸い黒い目の顔を、彼が彼女に悲しみの喜びの油を与えた瞬間の温かい記憶なしに見ることは決してないだろう。

Long after Pacifique’s gay whistle had faded into the phantom of music and then into silence far up under the maples of Lover’s Lane Anne stood under the willows, tasting the poignant sweetness of life when some great dread has been removed from it.

poignant (感動的な) [形] deeply moving or touching

パシフィックの陽気な口笛が音楽の幻影へと消え、恋人の小道のカエデの下で沈黙に沈んだ後もずっと、アンは柳の下に立ち、大きな恐怖が取り除かれたときの人生の感動的な甘さを味わっていた。

The morning was a cup filled with mist and glamor.

glamor (魅力) [名] a special and exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem very attractive

朝は霧と魅力に満ちた一杯だった。

In the corner near her was a rich surprise of new-blown, crystal-dewed roses.

new-blown (新しく咲いた) [形] recently opened

crystal-dewed (クリスタルの露に覆われた) [形] covered with crystal dew

彼女の近くの隅には、新しく咲いたクリスタルの露に覆われたバラの豊かな驚きがあった。

The trills and trickles of song from the birds in the big tree above her seemed in perfect accord with her mood.

trill (トリル) [名] a rapid alternation of two musical notes

trickle (トリクル) [名] a small flow of liquid

彼女の上の大きな木の鳥からの歌のトリルとトリクルは、彼女の気分と完全に一致しているようだった。

A sentence from a very old, very true, very wonderful Book came to her lips,

とても古く、とても真実で、とても素晴らしい本からの一文が彼女の唇に浮かんだ。

“Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning.”

endure (続く) [動] to continue to exist or to happen

「泣き叫ぶことは夜の間続くかもしれないが、喜びは朝に来る」

Chapter XLI: Love Takes Up the Glass of Time

take up (手に取る) [動] to begin to do or study something

第41章: 愛は時のグラスを手に取る

“I’ve come up to ask you to go for one of our old-time rambles through September woods and ‘over hills where spices grow,’ this afternoon,” said Gilbert, coming suddenly around the porch corner.

one of (1つ) [名] a single item from a group

over (越えて) [前] above or across

come around (曲がる) [動] change one's opinion or attitude

「今日の午後、9月の森を抜けて「スパイスが育つ丘を越えて」昔の散歩に出かけようと誘いに来たんだ」とギルバートは突然ポーチの角を曲がりながら言った。

“Suppose we visit Hester Gray’s garden.”

suppose (~しよう) [動] assume that something is true for the sake of argument or discussion

Hester Gray (ヘスター・グレイ) [名] a character in the story

「ヘスター・グレイの庭を訪ねてみよう」

Anne, sitting on the stone step with her lap full of a pale, filmy, green stuff, looked up rather blankly.

stone step (石段) [名] a step made of stone

filmy (薄い) [形] thin and almost transparent

stuff (布) [名] a material, substance, or collection of things

アンは、膝に薄い緑色の薄い布をいっぱいに抱えて石段に座り、ぼんやりと見上げた。

“Oh, I wish I could,” she said slowly, “but I really can’t, Gilbert.

「ああ、行けたらいいのに」と彼女はゆっくりと言った。「でも、本当に行けないの、ギルバート。

I’m going to Alice Penhallow’s wedding this evening, you know.

今夜はアリス・ペンハロウの結婚式に行くのよ。

I’ve got to do something to this dress, and by the time it’s finished I’ll have to get ready.

have got to (~しなくちゃいけない) [助] be obliged to; must

do something to (~をどうにかしなくちゃいけない) [動] take action on

by the time (~するまでに) [接] before or at the time that

このドレスをどうにかしなくちゃいけないし、それが終わるまでには準備をしなきゃいけない。

I’m so sorry.

本当にごめんなさい。

I’d love to go.”

行きたいんだけど」

“Well, can you go tomorrow afternoon, then?” asked Gilbert, apparently not much disappointed.

tomorrow afternoon (明日の午後) [名] the afternoon of the day after today

apparently (あまり) [副] to all appearances; seemingly

「じゃあ、明日の午後なら行ける?」とギルバートは尋ねたが、あまりがっかりした様子はなかった。

“Yes, I think so.”

「ええ、そう思うよ」

“In that case I shall hie me home at once to do something I should otherwise have to do tomorrow.

in that case (それなら) [副] if that is the case

hie (急ぐ) [動] go quickly

「それなら、明日やらなきゃいけないことを済ませるために、すぐに家に帰るよ。

So Alice Penhallow is to be married tonight.

Alice Penhallow (アリス・ペンハロー) [名] a character in the story

married (結婚する) [動] join in marriage

アリス・ペンハローは今夜結婚するんだ。

Three weddings for you in one summer, Anne—Phil’s, Alice’s, and Jane’s.

one summer (この夏) [名] the summer of this year

Alice (アリス) [名] a friend of Anne

アン、この夏は三つの結婚式に出ることになるよね、フィル、アリス、そしてジェーン。

I’ll never forgive Jane for not inviting me to her wedding.”

ジェーンが結婚式に招待してくれなかったことは絶対に許さない」

“You really can’t blame her when you think of the tremendous Andrews connection who had to be invited.

tremendous (膨大な) [形] very great in amount, scale, or intensity

connection (親戚) [名] a person who is related to another by blood or marriage

「招待しなくてはならない膨大な数のアンドルーズ家の親戚のことを考えると、彼女を責めることはできないよ。

The house could hardly hold them all.

hold (収容する) [動] have or contain within itself

家は彼ら全員を収容することはできなかった。

I was only bidden by grace of being Jane’s old chum—at least on Jane’s part.

be bidden (招待される) [動] be invited

grace (恩恵) [名] a charming or attractive quality

on one's part (〜にとって) [名] as far as one is concerned

私が招待されたのは、ジェーンの古い友人であるという恩恵によるものだった、少なくともジェーンにとっては。

I think Mrs. Harmon’s motive for inviting me was to let me see Jane’s surpassing gorgeousness.”

surpass (素晴らしい) [動] be greater or better than

gorgeousness (豪華さ) [名] the state of being gorgeous

ハーモン夫人が私を招待した動機は、ジェーンの素晴らしい豪華さを見せることだったと思う」

“Is it true that she wore so many diamonds that you couldn’t tell where the diamonds left off and Jane began?”

couldn't tell (わからなかった) [動] be unable to say

「彼女があまりにもたくさんのダイヤモンドを身に着けていたので、ダイヤモンドがどこで終わり、ジェーンがどこから始まるのかわからなかったというのは本当ですか?」

Anne laughed.

アンは笑った。

“She certainly wore a good many.

「彼女は確かにたくさんのダイヤモンドを身に着けていた。

What with all the diamonds and white satin and tulle and lace and roses and orange blossoms, prim little Jane was almost lost to sight.

tulle (チュール) [名] a very fine, delicate net fabric

orange (オレンジ) [名] a round orange-colored fruit

lost (見えなくなる) [動] fail to find or keep

ダイヤモンドや白いサテン、チュール、レース、バラ、オレンジの花で、小さなジェーンはほとんど見えなくなってしまった。

But she was very happy, and so was Mr. Inglis—and so was Mrs. Harmon.”

でも彼女はとても幸せそうだったし、イングリスさんもハーモンさんもそうだった。」

“Is that the dress you’re going to wear tonight?” asked Gilbert, looking down at the fluffs and frills.

fluff (ふわふわ) [名] a soft, light, feathery, or downy mass or covering

「それが今夜着るドレスかい?」とギルバートはふわふわしたフリルを見下ろしながら尋ねた。

“Yes. Isn’t it pretty?

「そうよ。きれいでしょう?

And I shall wear starflowers in my hair.

髪には星の花を飾るよ。

The Haunted Wood is full of them this summer.”

今年の夏は幽霊の森にたくさん咲いているよ。」

Gilbert had a sudden vision of Anne, arrayed in a frilly green gown, with the virginal curves of arms and throat slipping out of it, and white stars shining against the coils of her ruddy hair.

have a vision of (思い浮かべる) [動] to see something in your mind

array (着る) [動] to dress or decorate in a rich or elaborate way

frilly (フリルのついた) [形] having a decorative edging of ruffles

virginal (処女のような) [形] being or characteristic of a virgin

curve (曲線) [名] a line or outline that gradually deviates from being straight for some or all of its length

slip out of (覗く) [動] to move or go quietly or stealthily

coil (髪の毛) [名] a length of something wound or arranged in a spiral or circular shape

ruddy (赤い) [形] having a healthy reddish color

ギルバートは突然、フリルのついた緑のドレスを着たアンの姿を思い浮かべた。処女のような腕と喉の曲線がドレスから覗き、赤い髪の毛に白い星が輝いていた。

The vision made him catch his breath.

vision (光景) [名] the ability to see

catch one's breath (息を呑む) [動] to stop breathing for a short time, usually because of surprise or shock

その光景に彼は息を呑んだ。

But he turned lightly away.

しかし彼は軽く背を向けた。

“Well, I’ll be up tomorrow.

be up (起きる) [動] be awake

「明日は起きるよ。

Hope you’ll have a nice time tonight.”

have a nice time (楽しむ) [動] enjoy oneself

今夜は楽しんでね」

Anne looked after him as he strode away, and sighed.

アンは彼が歩き去るのを見送り、ため息をついた。

Gilbert was friendly—very friendly—far too friendly.

ギルバートは友好的だった。とても友好的で、あまりにも友好的だった。

He had come quite often to Green Gables after his recovery, and something of their old comradeship had returned.

quite often (かなり頻繁に) [副] fairly often; frequently

recovery (回復) [名] the return to health after being sick

彼は回復してからかなり頻繁にグリーン・ゲイブルズに来ていたし、彼らの昔の仲間意識の何かが戻っていた。

But Anne no longer found it satisfying.

no longer (もはや) [副] not anymore; not now

しかし、アンはもはやそれを満足に感じなかった。

The rose of love made the blossom of friendship pale and scentless by contrast.

scentless (無臭の) [形] having no odor

愛のバラは、対照的に友情の花を青白く無臭にした。

And Anne had again begun to doubt if Gilbert now felt anything for her but friendship.

doubt (疑う) [動] feel uncertain about

そしてアンは、ギルバートが今、友情以外に何かを感じているかどうかを再び疑い始めていた。

In the common light of common day her radiant certainty of that rapt morning had faded.

common (ありきたりの) [形] ordinary; usual

radiant (輝く) [形] shining or glowing brightly

certainty (確信) [名] a state of being certain about something

ありきたりの日のありきたりの光の中で、あの夢のような朝の輝く確信は薄れていた。

She was haunted by a miserable fear that her mistake could never be rectified.

miserable (悲惨な) [形] causing great unhappiness or discomfort

fear (恐怖) [名] an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat

rectify (正す) [動] make or become straight, level, or correct

彼女は自分の過ちが決して正せないという悲惨な恐怖に悩まされていた。

It was quite likely that it was Christine whom Gilbert loved after all.

quite likely (十分あり得る) [副] very probably

結局のところ、ギルバートが愛していたのはクリスティンだった可能性は十分にあった。

Perhaps he was even engaged to her.

もしかしたら彼は彼女と婚約していたのかもしれない。

Anne tried to put all unsettling hopes out of her heart, and reconcile herself to a future where work and ambition must take the place of love.

take the place of (取って代わる) [動] be used instead of something else

アンは心からすべての不安な希望を取り除き、仕事と野心が愛に取って代わられる未来に自分を合わせようとした。

She could do good, if not noble, work as a teacher;

do good (良い仕事をする) [動] do something that is beneficial to others

彼女は高貴ではないにしても、教師として良い仕事をすることができた。

and the success her little sketches were beginning to meet with in certain editorial sanctums augured well for her budding literary dreams.

meet with (成功し始める) [動] experience or encounter

certain (特定の) [形] particular; specific

editorial (編集) [形] of or relating to the preparation and publication of a text

sanctum (聖域) [名] a sacred place

augur (前兆となる) [動] be a sign of

well (吉兆) [副] in a good or proper way

budding (芽生えた) [形] beginning to develop or grow

そして、彼女の小さなスケッチが特定の編集聖域で成功し始めたことは、彼女の芽生えた文学的な夢の前兆となった。

But—but—Anne picked up her green dress and sighed again.

しかし、しかし、アンは緑のドレスを手に取って、またため息をついた。

When Gilbert came the next afternoon he found Anne waiting for him, fresh as the dawn and fair as a star, after all the gaiety of the preceding night.

the next afternoon (翌日の午後) [名] the afternoon of the day after the current day

the preceding night (前夜) [名] the night before the current day

ギルバートが翌日の午後来ると、アンは前夜のすべての華やかさの後、夜明けのように新鮮で星のように美しく彼を待っていた。

She wore a green dress—not the one she had worn to the wedding, but an old one which Gilbert had told her at a Redmond reception he liked especially.

彼女は緑のドレスを着ていたが、結婚式に着ていたものではなく、ギルバートがレドモンドのレセプションで特に好きだと言った古いものだった。

It was just the shade of green that brought out the rich tints of her hair, and the starry gray of her eyes and the iris-like delicacy of her skin.

shade (色合い) [名] a color, especially one of the many varieties of a particular color

bring out (引き出す) [動] to cause to be made available or known

iris (虹彩) [名] the colored part of the eye that surrounds the pupil

それは彼女の髪の豊かな色合い、そして彼女の目の星のような灰色と彼女の肌の虹彩のような繊細さを引き出した緑の色合いだった。

Gilbert, glancing at her sideways as they walked along a shadowy woodpath, thought she had never looked so lovely.

sideways (横目で) [副] to or from the side

shadowy (木陰の) [形] full of shadows

woodpath (道) [名] a path through a wood

ギルバートは、木陰の道を歩きながら横目で彼女をちらっと見ると、彼女がこんなに美しく見えたことは一度もないと思った。

Anne, glancing sideways at Gilbert, now and then, thought how much older he looked since his illness.

illness (病気) [名] a disease or period of sickness affecting the body or mind

アンは時々ギルバートを横目でちらっと見ながら、彼が病気以来どれほど老けて見えるかと思った。

It was as if he had put boyhood behind him forever.

put behind (捨て去る) [動] to leave something in the past

まるで少年時代を永遠に捨て去ったかのようだった。

The day was beautiful and the way was beautiful.

その日は美しく、道も美しかった。

Anne was almost sorry when they reached Hester Gray’s garden, and sat down on the old bench.

bench (ベンチ) [名] a long seat for several people

アンは、ヘスター・グレイの庭に着いて古いベンチに腰を下ろした時には、ほとんど残念に思っていた。

But it was beautiful there, too—as beautiful as it had been on the faraway day of the Golden Picnic, when Diana and Jane and Priscilla and she had found it.

faraway (遠い昔の) [形] distant in space or time

Golden Picnic (黄金のピクニック) [名] a picnic that is golden

しかし、そこもまた美しかった。ダイアナとジェーンとプリシラと彼女が見つけ出した、遠い昔の黄金のピクニックの日と同じくらい美しかった。

Then it had been lovely with narcissus and violets;

narcissus (水仙) [名] a plant with a bulb and long, flat leaves and a single white or yellow flower

その時は水仙とスミレが美しかった。

now golden rod had kindled its fairy torches in the corners and asters dotted it bluely.

torch (松明) [名] a portable electric lamp

bluely (青く) [副] in a blue manner

今は、黄金の棒が角に妖精の松明を灯し、アスターが青く点在していた。

The call of the brook came up through the woods from the valley of birches with all its old allurement;

call (呼び声) [名] a cry or shout

come up (聞こえてくる) [動] to be heard

allurement (魅力) [名] the quality of being attractive or alluring

小川の呼び声は、白樺の谷から森を抜けて、昔ながらの魅力を備えて聞こえてきた。

the mellow air was full of the purr of the sea;

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

purr (ゴロゴロ) [名] a low continuous vibratory sound made by a cat

まろやかな空気は海のゴロゴロという音でいっぱいだった。

beyond were fields rimmed by fences bleached silvery gray in the suns of many summers, and long hills scarfed with the shadows of autumnal clouds;

fence (柵) [名] a barrier enclosing an area of ground to control access or escape

silvery (銀色) [形] of a color like that of silver

scarf (覆う) [動] wrap around the neck

autumnal (秋の) [形] of, relating to, or characteristic of autumn

その向こうには、長い夏の日差しの中で銀色に漂白された柵に囲まれた畑と、秋の雲の影に覆われた長い丘があった。

with the blowing of the west wind old dreams returned.

with the blowing of (吹くと) [接] when

west wind (西風) [名] a wind that blows from the west

old dream (昔の夢) [名] a dream that one had in the past

西風が吹くと、昔の夢が戻ってきた。

“I think,” said Anne softly, “that ‘the land where dreams come true’ is in the blue haze yonder, over that little valley.”

yonder (向こう) [副] over there; at a distance

「私は思うの」とアンはそっと言った。「『夢が叶う国』はあの小さな谷の向こうの青い霞の中にあるんだよ」

“Have you any unfulfilled dreams, Anne?” asked Gilbert.

unfulfilled (叶わぬ) [形] not achieved or created

「アン、君には叶わぬ夢があるかい?」とギルバートが尋ねた。

Something in his tone—something she had not heard since that miserable evening in the orchard at Patty’s Place—made Anne’s heart beat wildly.

beat (鼓動させる) [動] to make a sound by hitting something

彼の口調の何かが、パティの家の果樹園でのあの悲惨な夜以来聞いたことがない何かが、アンの心臓を激しく鼓動させた。

But she made answer lightly.

make answer (答える) [動] say something in reply

しかし、彼女は軽く答えた。

“Of course. Everybody has.

everybody (誰にだって) [代] every person; everyone

「もちろん。誰にだってあるよ。

It wouldn’t do for us to have all our dreams fulfilled.

wouldn't do (困る) [動] be unacceptable or unsuitable

夢が全部叶ったら困るよ。

We would be as good as dead if we had nothing left to dream about.

be as good as (も同然) [動] to be the same as

夢見ることが何も残らなかったら、死んだも同然だよ。

What a delicious aroma that low-descending sun is extracting from the asters and ferns.

low-descending (低く沈む) [形] going down to a low level

extract (引き出す) [動] remove or take out

aster (シオン) [名] a plant with daisy-like flowers

低く沈む太陽がシオンやシダから引き出しているなんておいしい香り。

I wish we could see perfumes as well as smell them.

香水を嗅ぐだけでなく、見ることができたらいいのに。

I’m sure they would be very beautiful.”

きっととても美しいでしょう。」

Gilbert was not to be thus sidetracked.

be not to be (しなかった) [動] not do something

sidetrack (脇道に逸れる) [動] turn aside from the main subject

ギルバートはそうやって脇道に逸れるようなことはしなかった。

“I have a dream,” he said slowly.

have a dream (夢がある) [動] have a strong desire or hope for something

「私には夢がある」と彼はゆっくりと言った。

“I persist in dreaming it, although it has often seemed to me that it could never come true.

「私は夢を見続ける、それが決して叶わないと私には思えたことがよくあったが。

I dream of a home with a hearth-fire in it, a cat and dog, the footsteps of friends—and you!”

私は暖炉の火のある家、猫と犬、友人たちの足音、そして君を夢見ている!」

Anne wanted to speak but she could find no words.

アンは話したいと思ったが言葉が見つからなかった。

Happiness was breaking over her like a wave.

break (襲う) [動] come upon or affect suddenly

幸福が波のように彼女を襲った。

It almost frightened her.

彼女はほとんど恐ろしかった。

“I asked you a question over two years ago, Anne.

over two years ago (2年以上前) [名] a period of time that is more than two years in the past

「私は2年以上前に君に質問したね、アン。

If I ask it again today will you give me a different answer?”

もし今日もう一度尋ねたら、君は違う答えをくれるかな?」

Still Anne could not speak.

still (それでも) [副] even now or even then

それでもアンは話すことができなかった。

But she lifted her eyes, shining with all the love-rapture of countless generations, and looked into his for a moment.

look into (見つめる) [動] look at intently

しかし彼女は目を上げ、数えきれない世代のすべての愛の歓喜で輝き、そしてしばらく彼を見つめた。

He wanted no other answer.

彼は他の答えを望まなかった。

They lingered in the old garden until twilight, sweet as dusk in Eden must have been, crept over it.

彼らは、エデンの夕暮れのように甘い黄昏が忍び寄るまで、古い庭に残っていた。

There was so much to talk over and recall—things said and done and heard and thought and felt and misunderstood.

話したり思い出したりすることがたくさんあった。言ったこと、したこと、聞いたこと、考えたこと、感じたこと、誤解したこと。

“I thought you loved Christine Stuart,” Anne told him, as reproachfully as if she had not given him every reason to suppose that she loved Roy Gardner.

「あなたはクリスティン・スチュアートを愛していると思っていました」とアンは、まるで自分がロイ・ガードナーを愛していると思う理由を彼に与えなかったかのように非難するように言った。

Gilbert laughed boyishly.

boyishly (少年のように) [副] in a boyish manner

ギルバートは少年のように笑った。

“Christine was engaged to somebody in her home town.

「クリスティンは故郷の誰かと婚約していた。

I knew it and she knew I knew it.

私はそれを知っていた、そして彼女は私がそれを知っていることを知っていたのです。

When her brother graduated he told me his sister was coming to Kingsport the next winter to take music, and asked me if I would look after her a bit, as she knew no one and would be very lonely.

take (学ぶ) [動] study or learn a subject or course

彼女の兄が卒業したとき、彼は妹が次の冬に音楽を学ぶためにキングスポートに来ると私に言い、彼女は誰も知らないし、とても寂しいだろうから、私が彼女の面倒を少し見てくれないかと頼んだ。

So I did.

だからそうした。

And then I liked Christine for her own sake.

for one's own sake (自分のために) [副] for one's own benefit or advantage

そして、私はクリスティンを彼女自身のためだけに好きになった。

She is one of the nicest girls I’ve ever known.

彼女は私が今までに知った中で最も素敵な女の子の一人です。

I knew college gossip credited us with being in love with each other.

credit (信じる) [動] have confidence in the truth of

私は大学の噂が私たちを愛し合っていると信じていることを知っていた。

I didn’t care.

私は気にしなかった。

Nothing mattered much to me for a time there, after you told me you could never love me, Anne.

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

あなたが私を愛することはできないと言った後、しばらくの間、私にとって何も重要ではなかった。

There was nobody else—there never could be anybody else for me but you.

他に誰もいなかったし、私にとってあなた以外に誰もいなかった。

I’ve loved you ever since that day you broke your slate over my head in school.”

break (壊す) [動] cause to separate into pieces as a result of impact or stress

slate (石板) [名] a fine-grained gray, green, or bluish metamorphic rock that can be split into thin, smooth-surfaced layers

学校で私の頭の上で石板を壊したあの日からずっと君を愛していたんだ」

“I don’t see how you could keep on loving me when I was such a little fool,” said Anne.

「私があんな小さな愚か者だったのに、どうして私を愛し続けることができたのかわからないよ」とアンは言った。

“Well, I tried to stop,” said Gilbert frankly, “not because I thought you what you call yourself, but because I felt sure there was no chance for me after Gardner came on the scene.

「まあ、やめようとしたんだ」とギルバートは率直に言った。「君が自分を呼ぶように思ったからではなく、ガードナーが登場した後、私にはチャンスがないと思ったからだ。

But I couldn’t—and I can’t tell you, either, what it’s meant to me these two years to believe you were going to marry him, and be told every week by some busybody that your engagement was on the point of being announced.

be announced (発表される) [動] make a public and formal declaration about a fact, occurrence, or intention

でもできなかったし、この2年間、君が彼と結婚すると思って、毎週おせっかいな人に婚約が発表されると言われ続けてきたことが、私にとってどんな意味があったか、君には言えない。

I believed it until one blessed day when I was sitting up after the fever.

熱が下がって起き上がれるようになったある日まで、私はそれを信じていた。

I got a letter from Phil Gordon—Phil Blake, rather—in which she told me there was really nothing between you and Roy, and advised me to ‘try again.’

Phil Blake (フィル・ブレイク) [名] a person's name

advise (アドバイスする) [動] give advice to

フィル・ゴードン、いやフィル・ブレイクから手紙をもらったんだが、君とロイの間には何もなかったと書いてあって、「もう一度やってみろ」とアドバイスされたんだ。

Well, the doctor was amazed at my rapid recovery after that.”

その後、医者は私の回復の早さに驚いていました」

Anne laughed—then shivered.

アンは笑った、そして震えた。

“I can never forget the night I thought you were dying, Gilbert.

「ギルバート、あなたが死ぬと思った夜のことは忘れられないよ。

Oh, I knew—I knew then—and I thought it was too late.”

ああ、私は知っていました、その時に知っていました、そして手遅れだと思いました」

“But it wasn’t, sweetheart.

「でも、そうじゃなかったよ、愛しい人。

Oh, Anne, this makes up for everything, doesn’t it?

make up for (報われる) [動] compensate for; make amends for

ああ、アン、これで全てが報われるね?

Let’s resolve to keep this day sacred to perfect beauty all our lives for the gift it has given us.”

この日を神聖なものとして、私たちに与えられた贈り物のために、私たちの人生を完璧な美しさで満たそうと決意しましょう」

“It’s the birthday of our happiness,” said Anne softly.

「私たちの幸せの誕生日ね」とアンはそっと言った。

“I’ve always loved this old garden of Hester Gray’s, and now it will be dearer than ever.”

「私はいつもヘスター・グレイのこの古い庭が好きだったけど、今はこれまで以上に愛おしくなるよ」

“But I’ll have to ask you to wait a long time, Anne,” said Gilbert sadly.

「でも、長い間待ってもらうことになるよ、アン」とギルバートは悲しそうに言った。

“It will be three years before I’ll finish my medical course.

「医学の課程を終えるまであと3年かかる。

And even then there will be no diamond sunbursts and marble halls.”

even then (それでも) [副] in spite of that; nevertheless

sunburst (サンバースト) [名] a design or decoration in the form of a sun with rays

marble (大理石) [名] a hard, metamorphic rock that can be polished to a high shine

それでもダイヤモンドのサンバーストや大理石のホールはない」

Anne laughed.

アンは笑った。

“I don’t want sunbursts and marble halls. I just want you.

「サンバーストや大理石のホールなんていらないよ。あなただけが欲しいの。

You see I’m quite as shameless as Phil about it.

as (同じくらい) [副] to the same extent or degree

shameless (恥知らずな) [形] having or showing no shame

私もフィルと同じくらい恥知らずなのよ。

Sunbursts and marble halls may be all very well, but there is more ‘scope for imagination’ without them.

be all very well (素晴らしいかもしれない) [動] be satisfactory or acceptable

サンバーストや大理石のホールは素晴らしいかもしれないけど、それらがなければもっと「想像力の余地」があるよ。

And as for the waiting, that doesn’t matter.

待つことについては、それは問題ではないよ。

We’ll just be happy, waiting and working for each other—and dreaming.

私たちはただ幸せで、お互いのために待ち、働き、そして夢を見るの。

Oh, dreams will be very sweet now.”

ああ、夢は今とても甘いでしょう。」

Gilbert drew her close to him and kissed her.

draw (引き寄せる) [動] move or cause to move toward or into a place

ギルバートは彼女を彼に引き寄せて、彼女にキスをした。

Then they walked home together in the dusk, crowned king and queen in the bridal realm of love, along winding paths fringed with the sweetest flowers that ever bloomed, and over haunted meadows where winds of hope and memory blew.

crown (戴冠する) [動] put a crown on

realm (領域) [名] a kingdom or domain

wind (曲がりくねる) [動] move or cause to move in a twisting or spiral course

fringe (縁取る) [動] be an edging or border to

bloom (咲く) [動] produce flowers

それから彼らは夕暮れ時に一緒に家まで歩き、愛の花嫁の領域で王と女王に戴冠し、これまでに咲いた中で最も甘い花に縁取られた曲がりくねった道に沿って、そして希望と記憶の風が吹く幽霊の出る牧草地を越えて歩いた。