When Dorothy was left alone she began to feel hungry.
be left alone
(一人になる)
[動]
be without company
feel hungry
(空腹を感じる)
[動]
have a need for food
ドロシーが一人になると、空腹を感じ始めました。
So she went to the cupboard and cut herself some bread, which she spread with butter.
go to
(行く)
[動]
move or travel toward
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
spread
(塗る)
[動]
apply or cover a surface with a thin layer of something
そこで彼女は食器棚に行き、パンを切ってバターを塗りました。
She gave some to Toto, and taking a pail from the shelf she carried it down to the little brook and filled it with clear, sparkling water.
fill
(満たす)
[動]
make or become full
彼女はトトに少しあげて、棚からバケツを取り、それを小さな小川まで運び、澄んだきらめく水で満たしました。
Toto ran over to the trees and began to bark at the birds sitting there.
run over
(走り寄る)
[動]
move quickly
bird
(鳥)
[名]
a warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrate distinguished by having feathers and wings
トトは木々まで走り、そこにいる鳥に向かって吠え始めました。
Dorothy went to get him, and saw such delicious fruit hanging from the branches that she gathered some of it, finding it just what she wanted to help out her breakfast.
go to get
(連れに行く)
[動]
go to fetch
delicious
(おいしそうな)
[形]
very pleasant to the taste
fruit
(果物)
[名]
the sweet and fleshy product of a tree or other plant that contains seed and can be eaten as food
hang
(ぶら下がる)
[動]
be suspended or held up
branch
(枝)
[名]
a woody stem growing from the trunk or main stem of a tree or shrub
gather
(摘み取る)
[動]
bring together or collect
want
(思う)
[動]
feel a need or a wish for
ドロシーは彼を連れに行こうとすると、枝からぶら下がっているとてもおいしそうな果物を見つけ、それを少し摘み取りました。朝食にちょうどいいと思いました。
Dorothy had only one other dress, but that happened to be clean and was hanging on a peg beside her bed.
have
(持っている)
[動]
possess, own, or hold
only
(しか)
[副]
no more than; solely
other
(もう一着)
[形]
different from the one already mentioned
dress
(服)
[名]
a one-piece garment for a woman or girl
happen
(たまたま)
[動]
take place or occur
clean
(きれい)
[形]
free from dirt, marks, or stains
ドロシーにはもう一着しか服がありませんでしたが、それはたまたまきれいで、ベッドの横の釘に掛けてありました。
It was gingham, with checks of white and blue;
gingham
(ギンガム)
[名]
a cotton fabric with a checked pattern
それはギンガムで、白と青のチェック柄でした。
and although the blue was somewhat faded with many washings, it was still a pretty frock.
although
(にもかかわらず)
[接]
in spite of the fact that
somewhat
(少し)
[副]
to a small extent
fade
(色あせる)
[動]
lose brightness or vividness
many
(何度も)
[形]
a large number of
washing
(洗濯)
[名]
the action of washing something
still
(それでも)
[副]
nevertheless; yet; even so
frock
(ワンピース)
[名]
a woman's or girl's dress
青は何度も洗濯して少し色あせていましたが、それでもきれいなワンピースでした。
The girl washed herself carefully, dressed herself in the clean gingham, and tied her pink sunbonnet on her head.
carefully
(念入りに)
[副]
in a careful manner
tie
(結ぶ)
[動]
fasten or secure with a cord, string, or lace
少女は念入りに体を洗い、きれいなギンガムを着て、ピンクのサンボネットを頭に結びました。
She took a little basket and filled it with bread from the cupboard, laying a white cloth over the top.
basket
(バスケット)
[名]
a container made from wood, straw, or other flexible material with an open top, used to carry things
lay
(かける)
[動]
put or set down
cloth
(布)
[名]
a piece of woven or knitted material
彼女は小さなバスケットを取り、食器棚からパンを入れて、上から白い布をかけました。
Then she looked down at her feet and noticed how old and worn her shoes were.
look down
(見下ろす)
[動]
direct one's gaze downward
old
(古い)
[形]
having lived or existed for a long time
worn
(すり切れた)
[形]
damaged or deteriorated by wear or use
それから彼女は自分の足元を見下ろし、自分の靴がどれほど古くてすり切れているかに気づきました。
“They surely will never do for a long journey, Toto,” she said.
surely
(きっと)
[副]
certainly; definitely
long journey
(長い旅)
[名]
a long trip
「こんな靴じゃ長い旅には耐えられないよね、トト」と彼女は言いました。
And Toto looked up into her face with his little black eyes and wagged his tail to show he knew what she meant.
look up
(見上げる)
[動]
direct one's gaze upward
wag
(振る)
[動]
move or cause to move up and down or from side to side
tail
(しっぽ)
[名]
the posterior prolongation of the body of some animals
show
(示す)
[動]
demonstrate or make evident by argument or reasoning
mean
(言う)
[動]
intend to convey, indicate, or refer to (something)
トトは小さな黒い目で彼女の顔を見上げ、彼女の言うことが理解できたことを示すためにしっぽを振りました。
She closed the door, locked it, and put the key carefully in the pocket of her dress.
lock
(かける)
[動]
fasten or secure (something) with a lock
put
(入れる)
[動]
move something to a place
carefully
(注意深く)
[副]
taking care to avoid damage or risk
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
彼女はドアを閉め、鍵をかけ、鍵をドレスのポケットに注意深く入れました。
And so, with Toto trotting along soberly behind her, she started on her journey.
with
(連れて)
[前]
accompanied by
trot
(歩き回る)
[動]
run at a moderate pace
soberly
(落ち着いて)
[副]
in a serious, sensible, and solemn manner
そして、トトが後ろで落ち着いて歩き回る中、彼女は旅を始めました。
There were several roads near by, but it did not take her long to find the one paved with yellow brick.
several
(いくつかの)
[形]
more than two but not very many
road
(道)
[名]
a way on land between two places that has been paved to allow travel by transport
near
(近く)
[副]
not far away
take
(かかる)
[動]
require
pave
(舗装する)
[動]
cover with a hard surface of stone or concrete
brick
(レンガ)
[名]
a small rectangular block of fired or sun-dried clay, used in building
近くに道がいくつかありましたが、黄色いレンガで舗装された道を見つけるのにそれほど時間はかかりませんでした。
Within a short time she was walking briskly toward the Emerald City, her silver shoes tinkling merrily on the hard, yellow roadbed.
within a short time
(すぐに)
[副]
in a short time; soon
briskly
(元気に)
[副]
quickly and energetically
hard
(固い)
[形]
firm or solid to the touch; not soft
yellow
(黄色い)
[形]
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the spectrum, a primary subtractive color complementary to blue
roadbed
(路盤)
[名]
the foundation of a road or railway
すぐに彼女はエメラルドの都に向かって元気に歩き、銀の靴は固い黄色い路盤の上で陽気に音を立てました。
The sun shone bright and the birds sang sweet and Dorothy did not feel nearly so bad as you might think a little girl would who had been suddenly whisked away from her own country and set down in the midst of a strange land.
shine
(輝く)
[動]
be bright; emit or reflect light
sweet
(甘い)
[形]
having a pleasant taste like that of sugar or honey
bad
(悪い)
[形]
of poor quality; unsatisfactory
would
(だろう)
[助]
used to express a strong intention or determination
whisk
(連れ去る)
[動]
move or cause to move quickly and lightly with a sweeping motion
away
(離れる)
[副]
from a place
own
(自分の)
[形]
belonging to (the person or thing mentioned)
set down
(降ろす)
[動]
put down; place on a surface
太陽は明るく輝き、鳥は甘く歌い、ドロシーは、自分の国から突然連れ去られて見知らぬ土地の真ん中に降ろされた少女が思うほど悪くは感じませんでした。
She was surprised, as she walked along, to see how pretty the country was about her.
be surprised
(驚く)
[動]
feel or show surprise
walk along
(歩きながら)
[動]
walk on a path
彼女は歩きながら、自分の周りの国がどれほどきれいかを見て驚きました。
There were neat fences at the sides of the road, painted a dainty blue color, and beyond them were fields of grain and vegetables in abundance.
side
(脇)
[名]
the part of a person's or animal's body that is on the left or right
neat
(きれいな)
[形]
tidy, clean, or smart
fence
(柵)
[名]
a barrier made of wood or wire enclosing an area of ground to control access or escape
dainty
(きれいな)
[形]
small and pretty
blue
(青色)
[名]
the color intermediate between green and violet, as of the sky or sea on a sunny day
beyond
(向こう)
[前]
at or to the further side of
field
(畑)
[名]
an area of open land, especially one planted with crops or pasture
grain
(穀物)
[名]
the seed of a cereal
vegetable
(野菜)
[名]
a plant or part of a plant used as food
道の脇にはきれいな青色に塗られたきれいな柵があり、その向こうには穀物や野菜の畑が豊富にありました。
Evidently the Munchkins were good farmers and able to raise large crops.
farmer
(農民)
[名]
a person who grows crops or raises animals for a living
able
(できる)
[形]
having the power or skill to do something
raise
(育てる)
[動]
to cause to grow or increase
明らかにマンチキンは良い農民であり、大きな作物を育てることができました。
Once in a while she would pass a house, and the people came out to look at her and bow low as she went by;
once in a while
(時々)
[副]
occasionally
pass
(通り過ぎる)
[動]
go past
look at
(見る)
[動]
direct one's gaze toward
時々彼女は家の前を通り過ぎ、人々は彼女を見に来て、彼女が通り過ぎるときに深くお辞儀をしました。
for everyone knew she had been the means of destroying the Wicked Witch and setting them free from bondage.
everyone
(誰もが)
[代]
every person
she
(彼女が)
[代]
a female person or animal that is being discussed
be the means of
(手段であった)
[動]
be the method or way of doing something
destroy
(破壊し)
[動]
cause to cease to exist
Wicked Witch
(邪悪な魔女)
[名]
a witch who uses her powers for evil
誰もが彼女が邪悪な魔女を破壊し、彼らを束縛から解放する手段であったことを知っていました。
The houses of the Munchkins were odd looking dwellings, for each was round, with a big dome for a roof.
odd
(奇妙な)
[形]
different from what is usual or expected; strange
dwelling
(住居)
[名]
a place where someone lives
each
(それぞれ)
[形]
every one of two or more people or things
マンチキンの家は奇妙な住居でした。それぞれが丸く、屋根には大きなドームがありました。
All were painted blue, for in this country of the East blue was the favorite color.
paint
(塗る)
[動]
cover the surface of (something) with paint or a similar substance
this
(この)
[限]
the person or thing that is close to you or that you are thinking about
favorite
(好きな)
[形]
preferred before all others of the same kind
すべてが青く塗られていました。この東の国では青が好きな色だったからです。
Toward evening, when Dorothy was tired with her long walk and began to wonder where she should pass the night, she came to a house rather larger than the rest.
toward evening
(夕方近く)
[副]
in the late afternoon
tired
(疲れた)
[形]
in need of rest or sleep
long walk
(長い散歩)
[名]
a long walk
wonder
(迷い始める)
[動]
be curious or uncertain about something
large
(大きい)
[形]
of great size or extent
夕方近く、ドロシーが長い散歩に疲れて、どこで夜を過ごせばいいか迷い始めたとき、彼女は他よりもかなり大きな家にたどり着きました。
On the green lawn before it many men and women were dancing.
on
(で)
[前]
at or in a place
lawn
(芝生)
[名]
an area of short, regularly mown grass in the garden of a house or park
before
(前)
[前]
earlier than; in front of
be dancing
(踊っている)
[動]
move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps
その前の緑の芝生で、多くの男性と女性が踊っていました。
Five little fiddlers played as loudly as possible and the people were laughing and singing, while a big table near by was loaded with delicious fruits and nuts, pies and cakes, and many other good things to eat.
five
(5人)
[名]
the number 5
fiddler
(バイオリニスト)
[名]
a person who plays the fiddle
play
(演奏する)
[動]
perform music on a musical instrument
possible
(できるだけ)
[形]
able to be done
load
(載っている)
[動]
put a load on or in
nut
(ナッツ)
[名]
a dry fruit consisting of a hard or tough shell around an edible kernel
pie
(パイ)
[名]
a baked dish of fruit, or meat and vegetables, typically with a top and base of pastry
cake
(ケーキ)
[名]
a sweet dessert made from ingredients such as flour, sugar, eggs, and baking powder and baked in an oven
5人の小さなバイオリニストができるだけ大きな音で演奏し、人々は笑ったり歌ったりしていました。近くの大きなテーブルにはおいしい果物やナッツ、パイやケーキ、その他たくさんのおいしいものが載っていました。
The people greeted Dorothy kindly, and invited her to supper and to pass the night with them;
greet
(挨拶する)
[動]
to address someone politely or formally
kindly
(親切に)
[副]
in a kind manner
invite
(招待する)
[動]
to request the presence of someone at an event
supper
(夕食)
[名]
the last meal of the day
pass
(過ごす)
[動]
to go through or across
人々はドロシーに親切に挨拶し、夕食に招待して一緒に夜を過ごすように誘いました。
for this was the home of one of the richest Munchkins in the land, and his friends were gathered with him to celebrate their freedom from the bondage of the Wicked Witch.
this
(ここ)
[代]
the place that is being referred to
the home of
(の家)
[名]
the place where one lives
the richest
(最も裕福な)
[形]
having a great deal of money or assets
Munchkins
(マンチキン)
[名]
a member of a fictional race of little people in the Oz books
in the land
(この国で)
[名]
in this country
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
his friends
(彼の友人)
[名]
the people that he is friends with
be gathered
(集まっていた)
[動]
to come together in a group
with him
(彼の家に)
[名]
in his company
to celebrate
(祝うために)
[動]
to mark an important occasion with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
their freedom
(解放)
[名]
the state of not being imprisoned or enslaved
from the bondage
(束縛からの)
[名]
from the state of being a slave
of the Wicked Witch
(邪悪な魔女の)
[名]
belonging to the Wicked Witch
というのも、ここはこの国で最も裕福なマンチキンの一人の家で、彼の友人たちは邪悪な魔女の束縛からの解放を祝うために彼の家に集まっていたのです。
Dorothy ate a hearty supper and was waited upon by the rich Munchkin himself, whose name was Boq.
eat
(食べる)
[動]
take into the body by the mouth
hearty
(心のこもった)
[形]
warm and friendly
wait upon
(給仕される)
[動]
serve
Boq
(ボック)
[名]
the name of the rich Munchkin
ドロシーは心のこもった夕食を食べ、ボックという名の裕福なマンチキンに給仕されました。
Then she sat upon a settle and watched the people dance.
settle
(長椅子)
[名]
a long wooden bench with a high back and arms, typically with a box under the seat
watch
(見る)
[動]
look at or observe attentively
それから彼女は長椅子に座って人々が踊るのを見ました。
When she had tired watching the dancing, Boq led her into the house, where he gave her a room with a pretty bed in it.
be tired
(飽きる)
[動]
be bored
lead
(連れて行く)
[動]
take or guide someone or something to a destination
give
(与える)
[動]
transfer the possession of something to someone
ドロシーが踊りを見るのに飽きると、ボックはドロシーを家の中に連れて行き、きれいなベッドのある部屋を与えました。
The sheets were made of blue cloth, and Dorothy slept soundly in them till morning, with Toto curled up on the blue rug beside her.
sheet
(シーツ)
[名]
a large piece of cloth used as a covering for a bed
be made of
(でできている)
[動]
be composed of
sleep soundly
(ぐっすり眠る)
[動]
sleep deeply and peacefully
curl up
(丸まる)
[動]
lie with the knees bent and the head close to them
rug
(敷物)
[名]
a small carpet
シーツは青い布でできていて、ドロシーは朝までぐっすり眠り、トトは青い敷物の上で丸まって寝ていました。
She ate a hearty breakfast, and watched a wee Munchkin baby, who played with Toto and pulled his tail and crowed and laughed in a way that greatly amused Dorothy.
hearty
(たらふく)
[形]
large and satisfying
breakfast
(朝食)
[名]
the first meal of the day
baby
(赤ちゃん)
[名]
a very young child
pull
(引っ張る)
[動]
exert force on (someone or something) so as to move or try to move them toward oneself or the origin of the force
crow
(啼く)
[動]
make the loud, high-pitched sound characteristic of a cock
greatly
(とても)
[副]
to a high degree; very much
amuse
(面白がる)
[動]
cause to laugh or smile
ドロシーは朝食をたらふく食べ、マンチキンの赤ちゃんがトトと遊んで、しっぽを引っ張ったり、啼いたり、笑ったりするのを見て、とても面白がっていました。
Toto was a fine curiosity to all the people, for they had never seen a dog before.
fine
(珍しい)
[形]
of high quality
curiosity
(珍しいもの)
[名]
a strange or unusual object or person
never
(一度も~ない)
[副]
not ever; on no occasion; at no time in the past or future; not at all
トトはみんなにとって珍しいものでした。犬を見たことがなかったのです。
“I do not know,” answered Boq, gravely, “for I have never been there.
gravely
(真面目な顔で)
[副]
in a serious manner
have never been
(行ったことがありません)
[動]
have not been at any time in the past
「知りません」とボックは真面目な顔で答えました。「行ったことがありません。
It is better for people to keep away from Oz, unless they have business with him.
keep away from
(近寄らない)
[動]
not go near or approach
have business with
(用事がある)
[動]
have something to do with
オズと用事がない限り、人々はオズから離れていた方がいいのです。
But it is a long way to the Emerald City, and it will take you many days.
long way
(長い道のり)
[名]
a long distance
many days
(何日も)
[名]
a large number of days
でもエメラルドの都までは長い道のりで、何日もかかるでしょう。
The country here is rich and pleasant, but you must pass through rough and dangerous places before you reach the end of your journey.”
pleasant
(快適)
[形]
giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment
must
(しなければならない)
[助]
be obliged to; should
pass through
(通過する)
[動]
go through or across
rough
(荒れた)
[形]
having an uneven or irregular surface
dangerous
(危険な)
[形]
able or likely to cause harm or injury
place
(場所)
[名]
a particular position, point, or area in space
reach
(たどり着く)
[動]
arrive at a destination
end
(終わり)
[名]
the final part of something
ここの国は豊かで快適ですが、旅の終わりにたどり着くまでに荒れた危険な場所を通過しなければなりません。」
She bade her friends good-bye, and again started along the road of yellow brick.
bid farewell
(別れを告げる)
[動]
say goodbye
ドロシーは友達に別れを告げ、再び黄色いレンガの道を歩き始めました。
When she had gone several miles she thought she would stop to rest, and so climbed to the top of the fence beside the road and sat down.
several miles
(数マイル)
[名]
a distance of several miles
stop
(止まる)
[動]
come to a halt
rest
(休憩する)
[動]
cease work or movement in order to relax, refresh oneself, or recover strength
climb
(登る)
[動]
go up or down with effort
sit down
(腰を下ろす)
[動]
take or be in a sitting position
数マイル歩いたところで、ドロシーは休憩しようと思い、道の横の柵の上に登って腰を下ろしました。
There was a great cornfield beyond the fence, and not far away she saw a Scarecrow, placed high on a pole to keep the birds from the ripe corn.
cornfield
(トウモロコシ畑)
[名]
a field where corn is grown
far
(遠い)
[形]
a long way off
scarecrow
(かかし)
[名]
an object made of sticks and old clothes that is put in a field to frighten birds away from crops
pole
(棒)
[名]
a long thin piece of wood or metal
keep
(食べないように)
[動]
not let go of
ripe
(熟した)
[形]
(of fruit or grain) ready to be eaten
corn
(トウモロコシ)
[名]
a plant that produces large yellow seeds on a cob
柵の向こうには大きなトウモロコシ畑があり、遠くないところに、鳥が熟したトウモロコシを食べないように棒の上に高く置かれたかかしが見えました。
Dorothy leaned her chin upon her hand and gazed thoughtfully at the Scarecrow.
lean
(当てる)
[動]
be in or move into a sloping position
chin
(顎)
[名]
the lower part of a person's face below the mouth
gaze
(見つめる)
[動]
look intently or steadily
thoughtfully
(じっと)
[副]
in a thoughtful manner
ドロシーは手を顎に当てて、かかしをじっと見つめました。
Its head was a small sack stuffed with straw, with eyes, nose, and mouth painted on it to represent a face.
sack
(袋)
[名]
a large bag made of a strong material
stuff
(詰める)
[動]
fill tightly with something
straw
(わら)
[名]
dried stalks of grain
mouth
(口)
[名]
the opening and cavity in the lower part of the human face through which food is taken in and vocal sounds are emitted
represent
(表す)
[動]
be a symbol or a sign of
頭はわらを詰めた小さな袋で、顔を表すために目、鼻、口が描かれています。
An old, pointed blue hat, that had belonged to some Munchkin, was perched on this head, and the rest of the figure was a blue suit of clothes, worn and faded, which had also been stuffed with straw.
pointed
(とがった)
[形]
having a sharp or tapered end
perch
(のせられる)
[動]
sit, as on a branch
figure
(部分)
[名]
a number representing a particular quantity
suit
(スーツ)
[名]
a set of clothes consisting of a jacket and trousers or skirt made from the same fabric
clothes
(服)
[名]
things that people wear
faded
(色あせた)
[形]
having lost color or brightness
マンチキンのものだった古い先のとがった青い帽子がこの頭にのせられ、残りの部分はすり切れて色あせた青いスーツで、これもわらが詰められていました。
On the feet were some old boots with blue tops, such as every man wore in this country, and the figure was raised above the stalks of corn by means of the pole stuck up its back.
on the feet
(足元に)
[副]
on the feet
some old boots
(古いブーツ)
[名]
a pair of old boots
blue tops
(青い上部)
[名]
blue tops
such as
(のような)
[接]
for example
every man
(誰もが)
[名]
every man
wore
(履く)
[動]
be wearing
in this country
(この国では)
[副]
in this country
the figure
(人形)
[名]
the figure
was raised
(持ち上げていました)
[動]
be raised
above the stalks
(茎の上に)
[副]
above the stalks
by means of
(によって)
[前]
by means of
the pole
(棒)
[名]
the pole
stuck up
(突き刺して)
[動]
stick up
its back
(背中)
[名]
its back
足元には、この国では誰もが履いているような青い上部のある古いブーツがあり、背中に棒を突き刺してトウモロコシの茎の上に持ち上げていました。
While Dorothy was looking earnestly into the queer, painted face of the Scarecrow, she was surprised to see one of the eyes slowly wink at her.
look earnestly
(真剣に見つめる)
[動]
look at someone or something in a serious way
painted
(塗られた)
[形]
covered with paint
surprised
(驚いた)
[形]
feeling or showing surprise
one of
(片方の)
[名]
a member of a group of two or more people or things
wink
(ウィンクする)
[動]
shut one eye briefly, typically to indicate that something is a joke or secret or as a signal of affection or greeting
ドロシーがかかしの奇妙な塗られた顔を真剣に見つめていると、片方の目がゆっくりと彼女にウィンクするのを見て驚きました。
She thought she must have been mistaken, at first, for none of the scarecrows in Kansas ever wink;
彼女は最初はカンザスのかかしは誰もウィンクしないので、間違えたに違いないと思いました。
but presently the figure nodded its head to her in a friendly way.
presently
(すぐに)
[副]
in a short time; soon
figure
(人形)
[名]
a representation of a person or animal
nod
(頭を下げる)
[動]
move your head to show that you agree or understand
way
(態度)
[名]
a method, style, or manner of doing something
しかし、すぐにその人形は友好的な態度で彼女に頭を下げました。
Then she climbed down from the fence and walked up to it, while Toto ran around the pole and barked.
walk up to
(近づく)
[動]
approach someone or something
run around
(走り回る)
[動]
move quickly in circles
それから彼女は柵から降りてそれに近づき、トトは棒の周りを走り回って吠えました。
“I’m not feeling well,” said the Scarecrow, with a smile, “for it is very tedious being perched up here night and day to scare away crows.”
feel well
(気分が良い)
[動]
be in a good mood
smile
(微笑む)
[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
tedious
(退屈な)
[形]
too long, slow, or dull
day
(昼)
[名]
the period of light in a day
scare away
(追い払う)
[動]
cause to go away by frightening
crow
(カラス)
[名]
a large black bird
「気分は良くない」かかしは微笑みながら言いました。「カラスを追い払うために昼も夜もここにとまっているのは退屈だから」
“That is true,” said the Scarecrow.
「それは本当だ」かかしは言いました。
“You see,” he continued, confidentially, “I don’t mind my legs and arms and body being stuffed, because I cannot get hurt.
confidentially
(内緒話のように)
[副]
in a confidential manner
mind
(かまう)
[動]
object to or dislike
leg
(足)
[名]
one of the two lower limbs of a person or animal that are used for standing or walking
arm
(腕)
[名]
an upper limb of the human body
body
(体)
[名]
the physical structure, including the bones, flesh and organs, of a person or an animal
get hurt
(怪我をする)
[動]
be injured
「ほら」と彼は内緒話のように続けました。「私は足や腕や体が詰め物でもかまわないんだ。だって怪我をすることができないからね。
If anyone treads on my toes or sticks a pin into me, it doesn’t matter, for I can’t feel it.
tread on
(踏む)
[動]
step on
stick
(刺す)
[動]
push a sharp or pointed object into or through
matter
(問題)
[名]
a subject of concern
誰かが私の足を踏んだり、ピンを刺したりしても、私は感じることができないから問題ない。
But I do not want people to call me a fool, and if my head stays stuffed with straw instead of with brains, as yours is, how am I ever to know anything?”
fool
(馬鹿)
[名]
a person who lacks judgment or sense
stay
(詰まったまま)
[動]
remain in a place
でも人から馬鹿呼ばわりされたくないし、もし私の頭が君のように脳みその代わりにわらが詰まったままだったら、どうやって何かを知ることができるだろう?」
“I understand how you feel,” said the little girl, who was truly sorry for him.
understand
(分かる)
[動]
perceive the intended meaning of words, language, or a speaker
truly
(本当に)
[副]
in a real, genuine, or actual manner or sense; really
「あなたの気持ちは分かります」と少女は言いました。彼女は本当に彼を気の毒に思っていました。
“If you will come with me I’ll ask Oz to do all he can for you.”
ask
(頼む)
[動]
make a request for something
do all
(すべてやる)
[動]
do everything
for
(のために)
[前]
for the sake of
「もし私と一緒に来てくれるなら、オズにあなたのためにできることをすべてやってもらうよう頼むよ」
Toto did not like this addition to the party, at first.
addition
(増加)
[名]
the mathematical operation of combining two numbers into one
party
(仲間)
[名]
a group of people who are traveling together
トトは最初、この仲間の増加を好ましく思いませんでした。
He smelled around the stuffed man as if he suspected there might be a nest of rats in the straw, and he often growled in an unfriendly way at the Scarecrow.
smell
(嗅ぎ回る)
[動]
perceive or detect the odor of
nest
(巣)
[名]
a structure or place made or chosen by a bird for laying eggs and sheltering its young
rat
(ネズミ)
[名]
a small rodent that typically has a pointed snout, a long sparsely haired tail, and is widely distributed and very destructive
suspect
(疑う)
[動]
have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of (something) without certain proof
growl
(唸る)
[動]
utter a low guttural sound of anger
unfriendly
(不機嫌そう)
[形]
not friendly; hostile
彼は、わらの中にネズミの巣があるのではないかと疑っているかのように、詰め物をした男の周りを嗅ぎ回り、しばしばかかしに向かって不機嫌そうに唸りました。
“Oh, I’m not afraid,” replied the Scarecrow, “he can’t hurt the straw.
be afraid
(怖がる)
[動]
be frightened or scared
hurt
(傷つける)
[動]
cause pain or injury to
「ああ、怖くないよ」かかしは答えました。「彼はわらを傷つけることはできないよ。
Do let me carry that basket for you.
let
(~させる)
[動]
allow or permit
carry
(持つ)
[動]
take or support from one place to another
私にそのバスケットを持たせてください。
I shall not mind it, for I can’t get tired.
get tired
(疲れる)
[動]
become exhausted
私は疲れることがないので、気にしません。
I’ll tell you a secret,” he continued, as he walked along;
secret
(秘密)
[名]
something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others
秘密を教えてあげよう」と彼は歩きながら続けました。
“there is only one thing in the world I am afraid of.”
there is
(ある)
[動]
exist
thing
(もの)
[名]
an object that one need not, cannot, or does not wish to give a specific name to
world
(世界)
[名]
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
「この世で私が恐れているものはただ一つだけだ」