10% Progress in Holes, and 5 English Vocabulary Words to Wrap Up Friday Night

Hello! Finally, the long-awaited Friday night is here. Did everyone finish a busy week well?

After work, I caught my breath and lightly organized the things I need to do this coming weekend. It turns out there are more tasks piled up than I thought. Still, it felt a shame to just let Friday pass by, so I didn't skip my word study and reading practice today. Although it wasn't a massive amount, it’s a night filled with a small sense of achievement, knowing that I "managed to get something done without skipping today."

Today, I would like to share 5 useful words and idioms I found in context from the beginning of the book I am reading, "Holes."

1. 5 English Expressions Learned from the Context of Holes

① In common

Meaning: Sharing the same features, interests, or characteristics as someone or something else.
Example: Stanley and the other boys at the camp didn't seem to have much in common at first.

② At such times

Meaning: During those specific moments or occasions previously mentioned.
Example: The desert heat was unbearable, and at such times, Stanley desperately thought of his family.

③ Otherwise

Meaning: Used to state what would happen if a different action or event took place or if the situation were different.
Example: You must dig one hole every day; otherwise, the Warden will not be pleased.

④ Count on

Meaning: To rely or depend on someone or something for help, support, or a specific outcome.
Example: In a desolate place like this, you can only count on yourself and a true friend.

⑤ In a way

Meaning: From a certain perspective; considered to be true in some aspects, even if not entirely.
Example: In a way, being sent to the camp was the beginning of changing his family's bad luck.

💡 Progress on Reading the Original Book: Bit by Bit Toward Completion

The book I am currently reading, "Holes," is far more exciting than I thought it would be. Since the sentences are not complex and are quite intuitive, a big advantage is that even if I encounter one or two unfamiliar words, I can read through smoothly by inferring them from the surrounding context.

Starting from today's progress, I have now passed about 10% of the total length. It’s a long way to go, but I intend to read step-by-step without obsessing over the speed.

What kind of book or content are you currently using to study? Whatever you have chosen, I hope we can share the joy of reading it through to the end without stopping.

Have a pleasant and relaxing weekend, everyone! I hope you take some time during the weekend to put your studies aside for a moment and give your brain a complete rest. You all worked so hard living fiercely throughout the week. Have a gentle weekend!