TODAY'S EXPRESSIONS （２４２）

～という意見である　：be of the opinion that SV
～とうまくやる、なじむ、合う　：fit in with ～
～したくなる　：be tempted to do
自分から～する　：be the first to do
いつからいつまで　：from when to when

Today's Writing （４３７）

You often persuade yourself to do something
until it makes you get tired of.
However, actually, you need to do it
until it makes you feel comfortable.

FREE CONVERSATION （３４３）

What is the most useless thing you learned in school?

Well, on the premise that intentionally I don't try to find the value
of that, I think the most useless thing is how to perform the folk
dance of Oklahoma Mixer.
So far, I've never thought "Oh, I'm so lucky because I can dance
Oklahoma Mixer."

TODAY'S EXPRESSIONS （２４１）

形容詞なお願いがある　：have a 形容詞 request
ずっと多くの名詞　：many more 複数形
ちょっとした用事　：something
～する時間を作っていただけますか　：Could you make time to do
何とかＳＶする方法はありますか？　：Is there any way SV (for 人 to do)?

Three Sentences （３２９）

Three example sentences of my own composition

　　　　　　　　～しようと身構える　：be poised to do

① The opposition party is poised to open hearings.

② The cabinet minister was poised to remain in office after the scandal.

③ The CEO has been poised to take control of the shareholders' meeting.

FREE CONVERSATION（３４２）

Your friend is actively participating in a fundraising campaign for underprivileged children.
When you cannot afford, what would you say to decline a donation request from the friend?

Oh, I'm sorry.
I don't think I am able to help you this time.
I respect your charitable activities but honestly, I cannot afford now.
Is there any way to contribute to charities without donating money?

TODAY'S EXPRESSIONS （２４０）

～してもおかしくないと思う　：won't be surprised if SV
もしＳＶすれば、その分だけＳＶ　：If SV, SV all the more.
なおさら一層ＳＶ　：All the more reason (that) SV
人に惜しみなくいっぱいの物を注ぐ　：shower 人 with 物
重要なのはＳだけだ。Ｓがすべてだ。　：S is all that matters.

Today's Writing （４３６）

No one knows when talents flower, therefore, it is crucial
to continue to cultivate your gifts.

Three Sentences （３２８）

Three example sentences of my own composition

　　　　　　　　まさに～にほかならない　：nothing short of ～

① This must be nothing short of miraculous.

② The country's economic recovery is nothing short of a mystery.

③ Her beauty is nothing short of extraordinary.

TODAY'S EXPRESSIONS （２３９）

Ｓが一番大事、最優先　：Ｓ comes first
私は構わない　：be all right by me
～で我を忘れる　：be beside oneself with ～
～を思いつく、浮かぶ　：hit upon ～
しっかりする、きちんと行動する、準備を整える　：get one's act together