原文
The mention of college gave a new direction to Gilbert's thoughts, and
they talked for a time of their plans and wishes . . . gravely, earnestly,
hopefully, as youth loves to talk, while the future is yet an untrodden
path full of wonderful possibilities.
Gilbert had finally made up his mind that he was going to be a doctor.
語彙など
- mention:言及
- gravely:おごそかに
- earnestly:まじめに,熱心に
- untrodden:人跡未踏の
- make up one's mind:決心する