原文
"Well, they didn't pick you for your looks, that's sure and certain,"
was Mrs. Rachel Lynde's emphatic comment. Mrs. Rachel was one of those
delightful and popular people who pride themselves on speaking their
mind without fear or favor. "She's terrible skinny and homely, Marilla.
Come here, child, and let me have a look at you. Lawful heart, did
any one ever see such freckles? And hair as red as carrots! Come here,
child, I say."
語彙など
- pick:選ぶ
- look:外観
- emphatic:強調された
- comment:意見
- delightful:楽しい
- pride oneself on:〜を誇りにする,〜を自慢する
- speak one's mind:率直に考えを述べる
- favor:好意
- terrible:ひどい
- skinny:やせこけた,皮と骨ばかりの
- homely:やぼったい,不器量な
- lawful heart:驚きなどを表す言葉
- freckle:そばかす