Today's topic are verb 'stop' and 'sneak'
I have 2 diagrams.
stop
a How was the book signing event lastnight?
b I had a good time. I've always wanted to meet the author, Peacock.
a He is an expert on ancient civilizations, isn't he?
b Yes. He is an interesting speaker, as well.
a Was it crowded?
b Yes. It was packed and noizy. Everyone stopped chatting when the author arrived.
a Can I see the book that he signed?
b Sure. Here it is.
a Wow! The phorographs are amazing.
Everyone stopped chatting when the author arrived.
Have you finished that report?
I quit my job.
I quit smoking.
(I ‘m clean）
I’ve given up trying to understand women!
(I 've been unwilling to resign)
1). Luckily, the rain stopped, and we were able to have our picnic.
2). I wanted to do 100 push-ups, but I gave up after 10!
3). The yoga class begins at 10:30 and finishes at 12.
sneak
a What happened to you at the karaoke place?
You disappeared.
b I couldn't stand the boss's singing in his off- key voice.allnight.
I managed to sneak out.
a I think it's part of being in the company.
b I know. But everyone has a limit.
a Our boss loves singing karaoke with the staff.
He's planning another party next month.
b Oh, really. Can you let me know the date? I'll take that day off.
I managed to sneak out.
「こっそり」「こそこそ」がイメージ。「見られないように・気づかれないように」
I sneaked one of my mom’s brownies out of the kitchen.
私は母が作ったブラウニーのひとつをこっそり台所から持ち出した。
-creep
I hate it when you creep up on me.
君がそうっと僕に近づいてくるのがイヤだ。
The cat sta|ked the bird.
ネコはその鳥に忍び寄った。
警察は僕の妹につきまとっていた男を逮捕してくれた。
The police arrested the guy who was stalking my sister.
1). I sneaked into a private party, and nobody noticed me at all.
That’s what I get from “but” as well.
2). He crept up behind his little sister and frightened her to death!
