この物語（日記）の主人公はとりあえす自分。 2009-02-19T21:04:40+09:00 Cha-Carotte 忍者ブログ mfabula.blog.shinobi.jp://entry/88 2012-06-04T21:26:37+09:00 2012-06-04T21:26:37+09:00 histrionics: (noun) 1. Behavior or speech for effect, as insincere or exaggerated expression of an emotion.
2. Dramatic representation; theatricals; acting.
 
The “mad” scientist’s histrionics made me wonder if he truly believed in what he said, thus became passionate on the topic, or if he just wanted to scare us off for one reason or another.]]> Cha-Carotte mfabula.blog.shinobi.jp://entry/87 2012-06-01T08:42:42+09:00 2012-06-01T08:42:42+09:00 haimish: (adjective) Homey; cozy and unpretentious.
 
For the average individual, who had a decent home, an abandoned house full with dust and holes may not sound haimish, but to Noel the deserted building reminded him of his childhood days on the street when any shelter was better than none.]]> Cha-Carotte mfabula.blog.shinobi.jp://entry/86 2012-05-08T15:52:25+09:00 2012-05-08T15:52:25+09:00 sudorific: (adjective) 1.Causing sweat.
2.Sudoriparous.
 
(noun) A sudorific agent.
 
The sudorific thoughts caused Dan to shiver when the cold winds blew against his wet skin.]]> Cha-Carotte mfabula.blog.shinobi.jp://entry/85 2012-04-26T18:28:38+09:00 2012-04-26T18:28:38+09:00 adenoidal: (adjective) 1. Being characteristically pinched and nasal in tone quality.
2. Of or pertaining to the adenoids; adenoid.
3. Having the adenoids enlarged, especially to a degree that interferes with normal breathing.
 
I was ready to kill someone when I heard that adenoidal laugh bouncing off the walls.]]> Cha-Carotte mfabula.blog.shinobi.jp://entry/84 2012-04-24T18:25:51+09:00 2012-04-24T18:25:51+09:00 fard: (verb) To apply cosmetics.
(noun) Facial cosmetics.
 
Kimiko’s eyes narrowed her eyes as she stared at the woman who had assaulted her face with an unnecessary amount of fard, which undoubtedly was layered like icing on a cake.]]> Cha-Carotte mfabula.blog.shinobi.jp://entry/83 2012-04-23T21:10:57+09:00 2012-04-23T21:10:57+09:00 germinal: (adjective) 1. Being in the earliest stage of development.
2. Of or pertaining to a germ or germs.
3. Of the nature of a germ or germ cell.
 
The germinal stage of the program was a failure. Luckily the damage was kept at a minimum due to the fact that the program had just begun.]]> Cha-Carotte mfabula.blog.shinobi.jp://entry/82 2012-04-19T16:04:04+09:00 2012-04-19T16:04:04+09:00 reconnoiter: (verb) 1. To make an inspection or observation.
2. To inspect, observe, or survey (the enemy, the enemy's strength or position, a region, etc.) in order to gain information for military purposes.
3. To examine or survey a region or area for engineering, geological, or other purposes.
 
The commanding officer turned his attention to his recon team, “I want your team to reconnoiter the enemy base. I want you to report anything and everything: I want to know every weapon, rock, and ant. We must know everything. Nothing will be unknown. Do I make myself clear?”]]> Cha-Carotte mfabula.blog.shinobi.jp://entry/81 2012-04-18T14:17:31+09:00 2012-04-18T14:17:31+09:00 デビューしてた?

まあ、奥多摩の名物(？)の鹿肉食べられたし葡萄は諦めよう…旬も過ぎてるだろうし…


はぁー…葡萄さん…



]]> Cha-Carotte mfabula.blog.shinobi.jp://entry/80 2012-04-17T20:39:54+09:00 2012-04-17T20:39:54+09:00 xenophilia: (noun) An attraction to foreign peoples, cultures, or customs.
 
I never quite understood why xenophilia could be considered as something bad. Come on, wouldn’t you think it’s actually healthier to be attracted to foreign people, cultures, or customs? Not only does your knowledge of the world widen, but I am quite sure we’d have fewer babies with mutations.]]> Cha-Carotte mfabula.blog.shinobi.jp://entry/79 2012-04-16T22:27:39+09:00 2012-04-16T22:27:39+09:00 aperçu：(noun) 1. A hasty glance; a glimpse.
2. An immediate estimate or judgment; understanding; insight.
3. An outline or summary.
plural aperçus
 
Raney’s apercu told her the man could not be trusted.]]> Cha-Carotte