2001 vol.015
Greetings on the birthday of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. This is the newest of the legal holidays in the United States; it was first celebrated nationally in 1986.
Enjoy today's WordMaster
- To be out is to be temporarily away from your home or office.
- be out は、家やオフィスから一時的に離れていること、つまり不在という意味です。
- Take messages for me while I'm out. I'll be back in the office around 4:00.
- (on the phone)
a: Is Howard there?
b: No, I'm sorry, he's out right now. - (at the post office)
a: Do you have a package for me?
b: Yes. We tried to deliver it to your home this morning, but you were out.
We'll see you tomorrow!