The Farm at Lane's End

The Farm at Lane's End is the story of English country life.  Farmer Ken, his wife Jean, and their son Dave.  In chapter 36, Jean is knitting a pullover. Vocabulary knitting - to knit - to make a garment from wool with 2 knitting needles. mum's the word   is an idiom. It means keep silent, or keep it a secret. cheeky - showing a lack of respect in an amusing way. suspicious - showing a careful distrust. fancy - if you fancy something means you have a wish or desire for something. + + + + + + + I say, mum, what are you doing? I'm knitting a pullover for your father.  For his birthday? No, Dave, it's going to be his Christmas present. But, mum, it's only March.  I know, Dave. Pullovers take a long time to knit.  Especially secret ones.  I understand.  I say, mum.  I do like the colours.  Dad's really going to look great wearing an orange and green pullover.  Why did you choose orange and green?  Orange and green are Christmass...

The Farm at Lane's End is the ongoing story of  everyday country life in England. Farmer Ken, his wife Jean, and their son, Dave.  In chapter 35, Farmer Ken and Dave are going to the tip. Vocabulary The tip - or rubbish tip - The place where people take their rubbish.  The things they want to get rid of. I think we should get rid of the old rusty bike.   To get rid of something means to throw it away. Holdall - a holdall is a large bag for travelling. Usually used for long weekends. Words you might like to check -  jam jar - fireplace - holdall - I was only pulling your leg.  + + + + + + Chapter 35 -The Bartons are having breakfast.  Farmer Ken has something to say. I say, Jean, these eggs are the best soft boiled eggs in the world. You're a very talented cook. And, by the way, Jean, Dave and I are going to the tip after lunch.  Is there anything you want to get rid of? Actually, there is one thing you could take.  My old holdall ....