Summary: Character named Zoya Nikolaevna finds out two dead bodies in the woods while gathering firewoods. Then the scene changes, where chatacter named Porfiy Petrovich talks with Lilya Ivanovna Semenova (who knows Zoya as well) who is accused of stealing money. Porfiry, however, let her go.
Conclusion (in case someone doesn't understand the summary): Confusing. The book doesn't describe neither exposition nor what is going on yet. Readers would just have to infer what would happen next.
Vocab
1. Rheumatism- Any of several pathological conditions of the muscles, tendons, joints, bones, or nerves, characterized by discomfort and disability. (n)
- He has rheumatism on his legs that he can't move well.
2. Rejoice- to express great happiness (vb)
- He rejoices as he meets his childhood friend.
3. Scrawny- very thin in a way that is not attractive (adj)
- She is scrawny now because she didn't eat anything for several days.
4. Torso- the trunk of the human body (n)
- He moved his torso; without moving his head and neck.
5. Tyranny- arbitrary or unrestrained exercise of power; despotic abuse of authority (n)
- It would be disastrous to have a tyrant ruler.
6. Hem- to fold back and sew down the edge of (cloth, a garment, etc.); form an edge or border on or around (vb)
- He hemmed his jackets and put them in the closet.
7. Leer- to look with a sideways or oblique glance (vb)
- She leered at a handsome guy over the table at the bar.
8. Enamel- a glassy substance, usually opaque (n)
- Enamel decorating the metal pot looks artistic.
9. Inevitable- unable to be avoided (adj)
- World War II was inevitable because of the Treates of Versailles.
10. Inexorable- unyielding; unalterable (adj)
- She is inexorable that she would never get affected by bluffing aroung her.
11. Impinge- to have an effect or impact; infringe; encroach (vb)
- Do not impinge my privacy.
12. ​Reverie- a state of dreamy meditation or fanciful musing (n)
- He was in reverie that even if someone touches him, he wouldn't awake.
13. Escritoire- a writing table (n)
- He was writing something on an escritoire.
14. Superintendent- a person who oversees or directs some work, enterprise, establishment, organization, district, etc (n)
- She is a good superintendent because she is not disliked by workers in the organization.
15. Don- to put on or dress in (vb)
- Are you done with donning?
16. Complaisant- exhibiting a desire or willingness to please (adj)
- This is good restaurant since all waitors are complaisant.
17. Terse- brief and to the point (adj)
- His presentaton was terse enough that the most of his classmates understood what he was talking.
18. Qualm- a sudden feeling of sickness, faintness, or nausea (n)
- He had qualm after the meal that he nearly puked.
19. Oscillate- to swing or move to and fro, as a pendulum does (vb)
- The needle on the meter was oscillating
20. Saunter- to walk with a leisurely gait (vb)
- He sauntered as if he didn't care about others watching him.
21. Galosh- a waterproof overshoe (n)
- He wore galosh during World War I to avoid water getting into his shoe.
22. Sleigh- a light vehicle on runners (n)
- He was riding sleigh on the snow.
23. Benign- showing or expressive of gentleness or kindness (adj)
- The King showed his civillans a benign smile.
24. Peculiar- strange (adj)
- His face looked peculiar. It was as if he disguised himself.
Pages: 3~17
Summary: Character named Zoya Nikolaevna finds out two dead bodies in the woods while gathering firewoods. Then the scene changes, where chatacter named Porfiy Petrovich talks with Lilya Ivanovna Semenova (who knows Zoya as well) who is accused of stealing money. Porfiry, however, let her go.
Conclusion (in case someone doesn't understand the summary): Confusing. The book doesn't describe neither exposition nor what is going on yet. Readers would just have to infer what would happen next.
Vocab
1. Rheumatism- Any of several pathological conditions of the muscles, tendons, joints, bones, or nerves, characterized by discomfort and disability. (n)
- He has rheumatism on his legs that he can't move well.
2. Rejoice- to express great happiness (vb)
- He rejoices as he meets his childhood friend.
3. Scrawny- very thin in a way that is not attractive (adj)
- She is scrawny now because she didn't eat anything for several days.
4. Torso- the trunk of the human body (n)
- He moved his torso; without moving his head and neck.
5. Tyranny- arbitrary or unrestrained exercise of power; despotic abuse of authority (n)
- It would be disastrous to have a tyrant ruler.
6. Hem- to fold back and sew down the edge of (cloth, a garment, etc.); form an edge or border on or around (vb)
- He hemmed his jackets and put them in the closet.
7. Leer- to look with a sideways or oblique glance (vb)
- She leered at a handsome guy over the table at the bar.
8. Enamel- a glassy substance, usually opaque (n)
- Enamel decorating the metal pot looks artistic.
9. Inevitable- unable to be avoided (adj)
- World War II was inevitable because of the Treates of Versailles.
10. Inexorable- unyielding; unalterable (adj)
- She is inexorable that she would never get affected by bluffing aroung her.
11. Impinge- to have an effect or impact; infringe; encroach (vb)
- Do not impinge my privacy.
12. ​Reverie- a state of dreamy meditation or fanciful musing (n)
- He was in reverie that even if someone touches him, he wouldn't awake.
13. Escritoire- a writing table (n)
- He was writing something on an escritoire.
14. Superintendent- a person who oversees or directs some work, enterprise, establishment, organization, district, etc (n)
- She is a good superintendent because she is not disliked by workers in the organization.
15. Don- to put on or dress in (vb)
- Are you done with donning?
16. Complaisant- exhibiting a desire or willingness to please (adj)
- This is good restaurant since all waitors are complaisant.
17. Terse- brief and to the point (adj)
- His presentaton was terse enough that the most of his classmates understood what he was talking.
18. Qualm- a sudden feeling of sickness, faintness, or nausea (n)
- He had qualm after the meal that he nearly puked.
19. Oscillate- to swing or move to and fro, as a pendulum does (vb)
- The needle on the meter was oscillating
20. Saunter- to walk with a leisurely gait (vb)
- He sauntered as if he didn't care about others watching him.
21. Galosh- a waterproof overshoe (n)
- He wore galosh during World War I to avoid water getting into his shoe.
22. Sleigh- a light vehicle on runners (n)
- He was riding sleigh on the snow.
23. Benign- showing or expressive of gentleness or kindness (adj)
- The King showed his civillans a benign smile.
24. Peculiar- strange (adj)
- His face looked peculiar. It was as if he disguised himself.