Stardust 5.3

Words and Expressions

1. disdain

feeling that sb/sth is not good enough to deserve one's respect; contempt

ex: Behind closed door she showed disdain for his behavior.

2. indignity

a situation that makes you feel embarrassed or ashamed

ex: He suffered the indignity of making mistake in front of the public.

3. shriek

shrill scream

ex: A shriek stirred me from sleep.

4. blustery

with strong winds

ex: It's cold outside with a bkustery wind.

5. get off

you leave place because it is time to leave.

ex: Hurry up, it's time to get off.

6. get aIong with you

Now get along with you and get out of the house early.

Summary

Tristran Thorn, Dunstan'son grows to manhood and he has a crush on Victoria Forester. She is the most beautiful girl for a hundred miles around. Every boy in the village was in love with Victoria Forester. One day, victoria walked into Monday and Brown's with her mother's shopping list, meanwhile Tristran was working there. Then he requested to walk her home. On the way to Forester's farm he made a rush promise which is to bring the fallen star for Victoria. If he could do that she swear to give him anything he desire.

Afterthoughts

真的是当你喜欢一个人的时候什么都愿意为她做，甚至是一些很荒唐的事，只为谋得美女的青睐，但这是否只是表面上的喜欢，或又只是一时的冲动呢？Victoria随口来的一句笑话竟能让这位少年充满希望，好单纯的爱情！真想知道当Tristran真的拿回陨星后Victiria会怎么做？