究極の英単語 Vol.4 p455 ~ 460

455. shoal = a large group ( of fish, etc. swimming together )

cordon = a line of police or soldiers around an area

456. gully = a small narrow valley

stuck in a rut = living or working in a boring situation that you cannnot easily change

457. squalor = very dirty and unpleasant conditions

at the end of one's tether = unable to bear any more difficulties, etc.

458. hermit = someone who prefers to live away from other people

459. cistern = a large container that water is stored in

kiln = a special oven for baking clay pots, etc.

460. thimble = a small cap put over the end of the finger when sewing

upholstery = material used to cover chairs, etc.