VOA慢速英语:The Lady in Black by Eleanor H. Porter

短语讲解：

1. She remembered the wave of anger that had come over her when she had reached out her hand and silenced the clock that night three months before.

reach out 伸出
例句：We must reach out to those in need.
我们应该伸出援助之手, 帮助有困难的人.

2. The man under the apple tree rose hurriedly and came forward.

come forward 出面; 自告奋勇，自愿
例句：The matter will come forward at the next meeting.
这件事将在下次会议上讨论。

3. The gray-haired woman paused and opened her lips as if she would speak. 

as if 好像
例句：He acted as if nothing had happened.
他表现地就像没发生什么似的。

4. Yet she was not thinking of the boy and the runaway horse accident.

think of 想起; 考虑
例句：I wouldn't think of putting you to any further strain.
我不想再加重你的负担了。