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It’s not his wedding – but he’ll cry if he wants to! Young pageboy throws huge tantrum while walking down the aisle – screaming and throwing himself to the ground in a hilarious video
pageboy (noun)
Cambridge Dictionaryによると” a young boy who is one of the people to go with the bride (= the woman who is getting married) into the church “というふうに記載されていますね。
例文：
The little pageboys were dressed in kilts and the bridesmaids in pink dresses.
tantrum (noun)
Cambridge Dictionaryによると” a sudden period of uncontrolled anger like a young child’s “ と記載されていますね。
例文：
Charlie had/threw a tantrum in the shop because I wouldn’t buy him any sweets.
Alex threw a tantrum and screamed loudly.
My mom would throw a tantrum if I wouldn’t eat.
aisle (noun)
Cambridge Dictionaryによると” a long, narrow space between rows of seats in an aircraft, cinema, or church “ と記載されていますね。
例文：
Would you like an aisle seat or would you prefer to be by the window?
・A toddler acting as pageboy at a wedding was captured on camera having a temper tantrum of epic proportions
・The tantrum happened as he was walking down the aisle with a flower girl
・Guests at the wedding can be heard laughing in the background as the little boy lies down on the ground and dramatically bawls his eyes out
temper tantrum (noun)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると ” an extremely angry state “ と記載されています。
例文：
If she doesn’t get her own way she has temper tantrums.
As a small child he had had violent temper tantrums.
bawl (one’s) eyes out
Free Dictionaryによると ” To sob or weep loudly, uncontrollably, and for a long period of time. ” と記載されていますね。
例文：
After we broke up, I just lay on my bed and bawled my eyes out.
More often than not, when it comes to weddings, it is the bride’s job to shed a few tears on the special day.
But one toddler was determined to break that stereotype, proving that the emotion of the big day can take a toll on any number of guests or participants by throwing a dramatic – and very funny – tantrum while walking down the aisle at the ceremony as a pageboy.
And thanks to the many camera-wielding guests in attendance at the event, every minute of his meltdown was caught on film, before being shared online in a brilliant video clip that is now delighting viewers around the world.
More often than not
Cambridge Dictionaryによると ” most of the time ” と記載されていますね。
例文：
More often than not, a student will come up with the right answer.
In winter it rains a lot, and more often than not, you’re carrying an umbrella.
More often than not, the arguments could have been avoided.
To shed (verb)
Cambridge Dictionaryによると“to produce tears, light, blood, etc. ” と記載されていますね。
例文：
She shed a few tears at her daughter’s wedding.
We won’t be shedding any tears when he leaves.
So much blood has been shed (= so many people have been badly hurt or killed) in this war.
take a toll
Macmillan Dictionaryによると” to harm or damage someone or something, especially in a gradual way ” と記載されていますね。
例文：
The constant stress takes its toll on emergency room workers.
The stress was beginning to take its toll on their marriage.
To delight (verb)
Cambridge Dictionaryによると” to give someone great pleasure or satisfaction “というふうに記載されていますね。
例文：
Peter’s academic success delighted his family.
His laid-back style delights the reader.
We were all delighted by the news.
Looking the part in his grey three-piece suit, the little boy at first appears to be taking his role in the wedding party in his stride.
Accompanied by a flower girl, the tot who has been tasked with carrying the ring pillow down the aisle, responds to the musical cue to start walking and manages to make it half way, drama-free.
drama-freeは問題を起こさずにです。
However, when the flower girl got momentarily distracted by her basket of flower petals and turns back to start walking the other way, the little boy’s mini-meltdown kicked in.
Throwing the pillow on the floor, he then threw himself down on the ground, arms and legs spread out like a starfish, before he started to bawl his eyes out.
stride (noun)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると” a long confident step “ というふうに記載されていますね。
例文：
In three strides he had crossed the room.
He reached me in one long stride.
tot (noun)
Cambridge Dictionaryによると” a young child “ というふうに記載されていますね。
例文：
These are good, strong toys for tiny tots.
To task (verb)
Cambridge Dictionaryによると” to give someone a task: ” というふうに記載されていますね。
例文：
We have been tasked with setting up camps for refugees.
The secretaries were tasked with organizing the data.
cue (noun)
Cambridge Dictionaryによると” a signal for someone to do something ” というふうに記載されていますね。
例文：
They started washing up, so that was our cue to leave the party.
Greg’s arrival seemed to be the cue for everyone to get up and start dancing.
momentarily (adverb)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると ” for a moment “というふうに記載されています。
例文：
She was momentarily confused by the foreign road signs.
I was momentarily confused.
The train will be leaving momentarily (= very soon).
To distract (verb)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると” to get someone’s attention and prevent them from concentrating on something “というふうに記載されていますね。
例文：
Don’t distract her (from her studies).
She was distracted by the sound of running water.
We must let nothing distract us from our purpose.
petal (noun)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると” one of the coloured parts around the centre of a flower ” というふうに記載されていますね。
例文：
rose petals
kick in (phrasal verb)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると” to start to have an effect ” と記載されていますね。
例文：
The new rules kicked in last year.
It takes half an hour for the medication to kick in.
The medicine took some time to kick in.
The flower girl who looks around the same age as the little boy, looked on in disbelief as he continued to howl.
And the other guests also seemed like they didn’t know what to do, with some laughing while others hesitated in their seats.
The hilarious sequence of events was caught on camera by a fellow wedding guest.
And as nobody went to help the little boy, it’s safe to say everyone was enjoying the entertaining, if unconventional, start to proceedings for a few seconds at least.
look on (phrasal verb)
Cambridge Dictionaryによると” to watch something happen but not become involved in it ” というふうに記載されていますね。
例文：
A large crowd looked on as the band played.
Phil looked on in disbelief as Maggie got up on the table and started to dance.
disbelief (noun)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると” the feeling of not being able to believe that something is true or real ” というふうに記載されていますね。
例文：
Liz stared at us in disbelief as we told her what had happened.
His response was one of complete disbelief.
To howl (verb)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると” to cry very loudly in pain, anger, or sadness “というふうに記載されていますね。
例文：
The children all started howling.
To hesitate (verb)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると” to pause before doing something, or to do something very slowly, usually because you are nervous, embarrassed, or worried “というふうに記載されています。
例文：
He hesitated a moment, and then knocked on the door.
My mother never hesitates to tell me when I look bad.
If you need anything, don’t hesitate to call me.
it’s safe to say
Cambridge Dictionaryによると” used to say that you are confident about what you are going to say: ” というふうに記載されていますね。
例文：
I think it’s safe to say that the crisis period is over.
unconventional (adjective)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると” different from what most people consider to be usual or normal ” というふうに記載されていますね。
例文：
He has an unconventional attitude toward work.
He has a really unconventional dress sense.
an unconventional childhood/lifestyle/marriage
proceedings (noun)
Macmillan Dictionaryによると” an event or series of related events “というふうに記載されていますね。
例文：
Martin kicked off the proceedings with a stunning performance of his new hit single.
Millions of people watched the proceedings on television.
As the president was sworn in, the nation watched the proceedings on TV.
最後に、内容が理解でき、新しい単語も知ることができたら、必ずCambridge Dictionaryか、Macmillan Dictionaryで例文を読むようにしてください。そして一番シンプルで、自分が日常使いしときやすそうなもをノートやスマホに書き溜めておいてください。そしてこれを移動中の時などに声に出して覚えることが本当に大事です！（電車では難しいので、僕はよく歩きますw）
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