赤毛のアン38章37

"So they did. But as soon as Gilbert heard that you had applied for it he went to them--they had a business meeting at the school last night, you know--and told them that he withdrew his application, and suggested that they accept yours. He said he was going to teach at White Sands.

apply for:～に申し込む,～に応募する
withdraw:取り下げる
application:申請

「そうしたよ。でもあんたが応募したと聞いたらギルバートがすぐに理事たちのところへ行って－－その夜学校で会議をしていてね－－応募を取り消すこと、そしてアンを採用するように話したのよ。自分はホワイト・サンドで教えるつもりだって。

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