Go As a River _ Chapter 2

Book Discussion Class (Teacher: Marie Claire) : https://englishbookclub.tistory.com/5

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Chapter Summary

 

Victoria Nash continues her daily life on her family’s peach farm while secretly thinking about Wil Moon, the mysterious young man she met. She struggles with the rigid expectations placed on her as the only woman in a household dominated by men. Meanwhile, Wil’s presence lingers in her thoughts, sparking curiosity and a sense of longing. As she navigates her responsibilities and the quiet struggles of farm life, a subtle but significant shift begins within her, hinting at changes to come.

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오픽 AL 롤플레이 마스터스크립트 : 키위오픽

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Here is a list of advanced vocabulary from Chapter 2 of / Go As a River

 

dilapidated / bushel / gelding / burlap / scuffle / gruffly / snarled / succumbing / sullenly / fanned / kin / feeble / subdued / lanky / splayed / atop / tidbit / celestial / porcelain / admonition/ psalm / pew / draperies / silhouette / flask / giddy / brunette / fidgeted / zeal / sniggered / agile / stamens / depot / swig 

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Dilapidated (/dih-LAP-ih-day-tid/) - 허름한, 낡은
Meaning: In poor condition due to age or neglect.
Have you ever seen a dilapidated house that looked haunted?

Why do some people find beauty in dilapidated buildings?

What challenges come with restoring a dilapidated structure?

 

Bushel (/BUSH-uhl/) - 곡식, 과일 등의 단위(한 바구니 분량)
Meaning: A large quantity, especially of grains or fruit.
Have you ever picked a bushel of apples?

How many oranges fit in a bushel?

Why do farmers measure crops in bushels?

 

Gelding (/GEL-ding/) - 거세한 수말
Meaning: A castrated male horse.
Why do people choose to ride a gelding instead of a stallion?

What are the advantages of training a gelding for riding?

Have you ever seen a gelding in a horse race?

 

Burlap (/BUR-lap/) - 올이 굵은 삼베, 자루천
Meaning: A rough, woven fabric used for sacks or coverings.
Why is burlap often used to store potatoes?

Have you ever made crafts using burlap?

What does burlap feel like compared to cotton?

 

Scuffle (/SKUH-fuhl/) - 실랑이, 옥신각신
Meaning: A brief fight or struggle.
Have you ever been caught in a scuffle at school or work?

Why do people sometimes get into scuffles over small disagreements?

How can a scuffle quickly escalate into something more serious?

 

Gruffly (/GRUH-flee/) - 거칠게, 퉁명스럽게
Meaning: Speaking in a rough, low, and unfriendly manner.
Why do some people speak gruffly even when they are not angry?

Have you ever been spoken to gruffly by someone in authority?

How can a gruff tone change the mood of a conversation?

 

Snarled (/SNARLD/) - 으르렁거리다, 얽히다
Meaning: To growl angrily or to become tangled.
Have you ever heard a dog that snarled at a stranger?

What happens when traffic gets snarled during rush hour?

How do you untangle a snarled mess of wires?

 

Succumbing (/suh-KUM-ing/) - 굴복하다, 항복하다
Meaning: Giving in to pressure, illness, or temptation.
Why do some people have difficulty resisting temptation and end up succumbing?

Have you ever felt close to succumbing to exhaustion?

How can someone build mental strength to avoid succumbing to negative influences?

 

Sullenly (/SUL-uhn-lee/) - 시무룩하게, 뚱하게
Meaning: Showing irritation or unhappiness by being silent and moody.
Have you ever sat sullenly after an argument?

Why do some people respond sullenly instead of expressing their feelings?

What are good ways to cheer someone up when they act sullenly?

 

Fanned (/FAND/) - 부채질하다, 퍼지다
Meaning: To spread out or to cool something by waving air toward it.
Have you ever fanned yourself on a hot summer day?

Why do birds fan their wings before taking flight?

How can rumors be fanned through social media?

 

Kin (/KIN/) - 친척, 혈족
Meaning: Family members or relatives.
Why is kinship important in many cultures?

Have you ever attended a large gathering of kin?

How does the idea of kin differ in various societies?

 

Feeble (/FEE-buhl/) - 연약한, 허약한
Meaning: Lacking strength due to age or illness.
Why do people become feeble as they grow older?

Have you ever tried lifting something with a feeble grip?

How can regular exercise prevent someone from becoming feeble?

 

Subdued (/sub-DOOD/) - 가라앉은, 조용한
Meaning: Quiet, controlled, or lacking energy.
Why do people speak in a subdued tone at a funeral?

Have you ever felt subdued after hearing bad news?

What situations call for a subdued reaction instead of an enthusiastic one?

 

Lanky (/LANG-kee/) - 마르고 키가 큰
Meaning: Tall and thin in a slightly awkward way.
Have you ever seen a lanky basketball player dominate the court?

Why do some lanky teenagers struggle with coordination?

How does a lanky build affect athletic performance?

 

Splayed (/SPLEYD/) - 벌어진, 펼쳐진
Meaning: Spread out awkwardly or widely.
Why do people sometimes sit with their legs splayed out?

Have you ever seen a cat land with its paws splayed?

How does body language change when someone's fingers are splayed?

 

Atop (/uh-TOP/) - ~위에
Meaning: Positioned on top of something.
What’s the tallest building you’ve ever stood atop?

Why do people enjoy watching the sunset from atop a hill?

Have you ever seen a bird perched atop a telephone pole?

 

Tidbit (/TID-bit/) - 작은 정보, 한 입 크기 음식
Meaning: A small piece of information or food.
Have you ever heard a juicy tidbit of gossip?

Why do newspapers include tidbits of trivia?

What’s your favorite tidbit to snack on during a movie?

 

Celestial (/suh-LES-chuhl/) - 하늘의, 천상의
Meaning: Related to the sky or the heavens.
Why do people find celestial events like eclipses fascinating?

Have you ever gazed at the celestial bodies on a clear night?

How do different cultures interpret celestial signs?

 

Porcelain (/POR-suh-luhn/) - 자기, 도자기
Meaning: A fine, delicate type of ceramic.
Why is porcelain often used for making fine dishes?

Have you ever seen an antique porcelain vase?

How does porcelain compare to other ceramics?

 

Admonition (/ad-muh-NISH-uhn/) - 훈계, 경고
Meaning: A gentle warning or piece of advice.
Have you ever received an admonition from a teacher?

Why do parents often give admonitions to their children?

How can admonitions help someone avoid mistakes?

 

Psalm (/SAHM/) - 성경 시편
Meaning: A sacred song or hymn, often from the Bible.
Have you ever heard a psalm sung in a choir?

Why are psalms important in religious services?

What emotions do psalms often convey?

 

Pew (/PYOO/) - 교회 나무의자
Meaning: A long wooden bench in a church.
Have you ever sat in a pew during a church service?

Why do churches have rows of pews instead of regular chairs?

What makes pews different from other types of seating?

 

Draperies (/DRAY-puh-rees/) - 커튼, 장식용 휘장
Meaning: Heavy curtains used for decoration or privacy.
Why do mansions often have elaborate draperies?

Have you ever pulled back draperies to let in sunlight?

What colors are most common for formal draperies?

 

Silhouette (/SIL-oo-ET/) - 실루엣, 그림자
Meaning: A dark shape seen against a lighter background.
Have you ever seen the silhouette of a mountain at sunset?

Why do artists love drawing silhouettes?

How does lighting affect the appearance of a silhouette?

 

Flask (/FLASK/) - 작은 병, 휴대용 술병
Meaning: A small container for liquids, often alcohol.
Have you ever carried a flask on a camping trip?

Why do some people keep flasks in their pockets?

What materials are flasks usually made of?

 

Giddy (/GID-ee/) - 들뜬, 어지러운
Meaning: Feeling excited or dizzy.
Why do people feel giddy after hearing good news?

Have you ever been so tired that you felt giddy?

How does spinning in circles make you giddy?

 

Brunette (/broo-NET/) - 갈색 머리의 사람
Meaning: A person with dark brown or black hair.
Have you ever dyed your hair from blonde to brunette?

Why do some people prefer being a brunette over a blonde?

What hairstyles look best on brunettes?

 

Fidgeted (/FIJ-it-ed/) - 꼼지락거리다, 초조하게 움직이다
Meaning: To move restlessly due to nervousness or boredom.
Why do students often fidget during long lectures?

Have you ever fidgeted while waiting for important news?

What are common ways people fidget?

 

Zeal (/ZEEL/) - 열정, 열의
Meaning: Great enthusiasm or passion.
Why do some people approach their work with zeal?

Have you ever felt a strong zeal for a hobby or activity?

How does zeal help people achieve their goals?

 

Sniggered (/SNIG-erd/) - 킥킥거리다, 낄낄 웃다
Meaning: To laugh in a quiet, mocking way.
Why do people snigger at awkward situations?

Have you ever sniggered when you weren’t supposed to?

What’s the difference between sniggering and laughing openly?

 

Agile (/AJ-uhl/) - 민첩한, 빠른
Meaning: Able to move quickly and easily.
Why do gymnasts need to be agile?

Have you ever seen an agile animal in action?

How does agility help in sports?

 

Stamens (/STAY-muhns/) - 꽃의 수술
Meaning: The pollen-producing part of a flower.
Why are stamens important in plant reproduction?

Have you ever seen bees collecting pollen from stamens?

How do stamens differ from petals?

 

Depot (/DEE-poh/ or /DEP-oh/) - 창고, 역
Meaning: A storage place or a transportation station.
Have you ever waited for a bus at a depot?

Why do train depots need large storage areas?

How do supply depots help businesses run smoothly?

 

Swig (/SWIG/) - 꿀꺽꿀꺽 마시다
Meaning: A large gulp of liquid.
Have you ever taken a swig of cold water after a workout?

Why do some people take a swig from a flask?

What’s the difference between sipping and taking a swig?

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A story using the words above

 

The dilapidated church stood near the depot, its torn draperies swaying. A silhouette sat on a pew, muttering a psalmin a subdued voice. Nearby, a brunette girl fidgeted with her porcelain locket, listening to her father’s stern admonition.

 

Outside, a lanky man leaned atop a bushel of apples, sipping from his flask. He let out a giddy laugh before taking another swig. A gelding stomped restlessly near a pile of burlap sacks, spooked by a sudden scuffle between two boys. One snarled, the other sullenly rubbed his arm.

 

A farmer, his voice gruffly cutting through the air, called his kin inside. His feeble mother fanned herself in the corner. The agile hands of a florist plucked stamens from lilies, offering a tidbit of wisdom about their celestial beauty. A boy, full of zeal, sniggered at the thought.

 

As dusk fell, the wind sent leaves splaying across the yard. The traveler, succumbing to exhaustion, stretched out beneath the stars.

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