WW2 Lesson 1 (Fifi)

Question 1

calf

Answer 1

(n)

1. The back part of the leg between the knee and the ankle.

• My left _calf_ itches where the poison ivy touched it.

2. A young cow or bull.

• The baby _calf_ stays close to its mother.

こうし・ふくらはぎ

Question 2

claw

Answer 2

(n)

1. The sharp curved nail on the toe of a bird of animal.
   * Karl held out his hand, and the parrot wrapped its _claws_ around his finger.

2. The part of a crab or lobster used for gripping.

(v)

To scratch or dig with sharp nails.

• Our dog _clawed_ at the back door so she could come into the house.

つめ

Question 3

couple

Answer 3

(n)

1. Two things of the same kind.
   * There are a _couple_ of cups on the shelf. Will you bring me one?
2. Two people who do things together.
   * The _couple_ skated slowly around the rink, moving with the music.

カップル・ふたつ

Question 4

cushion

Answer 4

(n)

A pillow of a pad with a soft filling.

• Tammy rested her head on the _cushion_ and soon fell asleep.

クッション

Question 5

flap

Answer 5

(n)

Something attached on only one side so that it can move freely.

• Colin licked the _flap_ of the envelope and then pressed it down.

(v)

To move up and down.

• We heard the geese _flap_ their wings as they flew over the pond.

ぱたぱた・ひらひらする

Question 6

groom

Answer 6

(n)

1. A person who takes care of horses.
   * The _groom_ led the horse out of the stall to brush it.

2. A man who is getting married.

• The _groom_ slipped the wedding ring on the bride’s finger.

(v)

To clean or make neat.

• The mother cat _groomed_ the kitten’s fur by licking it until it was smooth.

きれいにする・けっこんするおとこのひと

Question 7

share

Answer 7

(n)

A part that each person gets of a whole.

• Your _share_ of the pizza will be two slices.

(v)

To use or enjoy with others.

• My sister and I _share_ a bedroom.
• わける・ひとりぶん*

Question 8

shelter

Answer 8

(n)

Anything that covers or protects.

• Our dog looks for _shelter_ under the bed when he hears thunder.

(v)

To give protection or safety to someone or something.

• The small porch _sheltered_ us from the rain.

こや・にげるばしょ

Question 9

yard

Answer 9

(n)

1. The land around a building.
   * We lived in a house with a large _yard_.
2. A length equal to three feet, or thirty-six inches.
   * You need three _yards_ of cloth to make your costume for the play.

にわ・ながさのたんい（1mくらい）

Question 10

zero

Answer 10

(n)

The word name for 0. It stands for nothing.

• Three plus _zero_ equals three.