よみうち英語Read the classics by typingNotes Scene 61: No Chance at All
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The captured John Clay remains confident and claims that his companion has escaped. Holmes tells him that three men are waiting at the outer door. Realizing that every route has been covered, Clay accepts the defeat and compliments Holmes on the thorough arrangement.
Japanese in this scene
- ている
- The 〜ている form can show an action in progress, a continuing condition, or the present result of a completed action. The surrounding context selects the meaning.
- と
- と after a complete statement can mark a quotation: “that….” It also means “with” between nouns, so the surrounding grammar matters.
- に
- に marks a target, destination, time, recipient, or resulting state. Its exact English equivalent depends on the predicate it accompanies.
- は
- は marks the topic of a sentence and can also set up a contrast with another item.
Background
- Coat-tails
- Frock coats and tailcoats had long sections hanging behind. Jones catches the escaping man by this cloth, but the fabric tears and leaves only the tail in his hands.
Full text: original English and Japanese translation
"It's no use, John Clay," said Holmes blandly. "You have no chance at all."
「無駄だよ、ジョン・クレイ」とホームズは穏やかに言った。「きみに勝ち目はまったくない」
"So I see," the other answered with the utmost coolness. "I fancy that my pal is all right, though I see you have got his coat-tails."
「そのようだな」と相手は、このうえなく落ち着き払って答えた。「上着の裾はつかまれたようだが、相棒のほうは無事に逃げたと思うがね」
"There are three men waiting for him at the door," said Holmes.
「戸口で三人の男がその相棒を待っているよ」とホームズは言った。
"Oh, indeed! You seem to have done the thing very completely. I must compliment you."
「ほう、そうかね！ずいぶん抜かりなくやってのけたようだ。お見事と言わせてもらおう」