http://storynory.com/2009/12/07/the-christmas-cherry-tree/
words
courteous/a courteous reply
noble/a member of an ancient noble family
struggle for/Millions of people are struggling for survival.
laid/past tense and past participle of lay → He laid his hand on my shoulder.
minstrels/a singer or musician in the Middle Ages
robe/ローブ
honour/名誉, 光栄
dwindle/His money had dwindled away.
feast/a wedding feast
meekly/He was always so meek and mild. meek→大人しい
carol/He could hear carols and dancing.
merriment/The sound of merriment brought back memories of his past feasts and festivities.
piteousl/Sir Cleges wrung his hands began to pray piteously. 哀れな,痛々しい
