10/10 〜 10/13

ラジオ英会話　　　Monday, October 10

Pookie has been spotted.
（spot = 見つける、fins, identify）
Right.

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So what's another situation going to be like, Katie?
Well, this time they are secret agents.

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Hello?
Hello, No. 9 here, over on Highland Boulevard.
Hello, No. 9. It's No. 10. What is it?
I saw your lost dog sign. And it occurred to me that it was your dog that was playing with my No. 1, 2 and 3 sons yesterday.
Hmm. Is Pookie there now?
No, he ran off. But I'll be on the lookout.
Hmm... I appreciate it. Thank you, No. 9.
Think nothing of it, No. 10.
By the way, No. 9.
Yes, No. 10?
Did you get Rajiei yesterday?
Oh, yes. It was fun!
Shhh! Not so loud.
Right. Oh, I have to go listen.
Same here. Bye.
Bye.

Why can't they talk about Rajiei in the normal tone of voice?
Are we the best-kept secret or something?
（best-kept secret = 最高機密 something very good that not many people know about）
Oh, I see. Well, you know, it occurred to me that somebody asked me to explain say the gist of new situations, you know, from time to time.
（gist =主旨、要点 the main point）

Good idea.
What is the gist of this?
Uh… the secret agents… actually, listen to Rajio Eikaiwa.
Good explanations.

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ラジオ英会話　　　Tuesday, October 11

All is not lost.
(all is not lost = there is still some chance of success or recovery)
No, not at all. Oh, my goodness.

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So what's another situation going to be like?
Oh, Leo is downcast.
(downcast = sad or upset)
Oh, I'm sorry.

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Do you think we'll ever find Pookie?
No doubt about it. Your signs are working, Leo.
I hope so.
Hello?
Hi. Are you the people with the lost dog?
Yes! Hey, Leo, I'll put it on the speaker so you can listen.
Thanks, Dad.
There's a light brown dog playing with my dog at eastside Dog Park. I have a hunch it's your dog.
(hunch = a feeling that something is true or will happen)
We are on our way!
Oh, he took off! He is running down King Street!
Okay. Thanks!
I'm chasing him.
Great!
I lost him.
Oh!
Sorry. It was a wild-goose chase.
(wild-goose chase = 骨折り損、無駄なおいかけっこ a search that is completely unsuccessful and a waste of time because the person or thing being searched for does not exist or is somewhere else)
Dog chase. And he is not wild.
Wow! Leo, you are learning a lot from Rajiei.
Ha-ha-ha. Yeah.
Woof!

Oh, I'm downcast. They didn't find Pookie.
Pookie talked.
Yes.
I do't know what's going on but...
I have a hunch that listeners are learning a lot from Rajio Eikaiwa.
No doubt about it.

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ラジオ英会話　　　Wednesday, October 12

That could very well be. He must be hungry.
So they are guessing that he went downtown?
Yes, for food.

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So Katie, what's another situation going to be like?
Well, this time, they are seasoned bike riders.
(seasoned = 年季が入った、熟練した experienced in a particular activity or job)

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It crossed my mind that Pookie might be lonely.
True. It seems like Pookie has been seeking out playmates.
There is the dog park.
We are hot on the trail now.
I don't see Pookie anywhere.
Let's think hard about where Pookie might go next.
I have a feeling he went downtown in search of food.
That could very well be.
Downtown, here we come.

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Well, that was fun. you know, being with those seasoned bike riders and...
Marlon Brando... very well.
Yeah, all those Brando-ish people. Now, let's think hard about what will happen next.
Oh, yes.
I think it's going to be good news.
That could very well be.
Well, on that note, that's about it for today.
(on that note =これについては、それに関連して)

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ラジオ英会話　　　Thursday, October 13

Another day, another clue.
(clue = 手がかり、ヒント a sign or some information that helps you to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery)
Well put.
(well put = そうそう、上手い事言うね)

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So Jeff...
Uh-huh.
What's another situation going to be like this time?
Oh, this time they have something in common.

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We were wondering if we could put up a lost dog sign on your window.
No problem.
Thanks.
Wait a minute. What does your dog look like?
He has fluffy light brown fur. He is very friendly.
I do believe I gave your dog some raw soup bones this morning.
Oh. If he comes back, would you mind calling us?
Not at all. Hey, are you the people that are on Rajiei?
That's right.
I hope you find your dog.
Thanks.
You are on the radio yourself.
When? Now?
Yes!
One moment. Let me put on my chef hat.

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I do believe he mixed up radio with television.
The TV. Oh, yes.
Oh, I see. Oh, he says “I have to put on my chef's hat.”
That's right.
I see.
Do you have a cat or dog, Ken? And what does your visiting cat look like?
It's black and white with a king of slightly broken paw.
Oh
He is in a fight from time to time.
Ah, fighter.
He's a fighter and he is a lover too.