Lesson 30
- Depict
- Mortal
- Novel
- Occupant
- Appoint
- Quarter
- Site
- Quote
- Verse
- Morality
- Roam
- Attract
You’ve got it! Here are explanations and examples for those words, focusing on their meanings and nuances:
Depict
To depict means to represent something visually or verbally, to describe or portray something in a particular way.
- The painting depicted a serene landscape.
- The author depicted the character’s inner struggles in vivid detail.
- The news report depicted the scene of the accident.
Mortal
Mortal means subject to death, referring to a human being as opposed to a god or a spirit. It can also describe something that is fatal or deadly.
- All humans are mortal.
- The wound was mortal, and he died soon after.
- The battle was a mortal struggle between two powerful armies.
Novel
A novel is a long story, typically written in prose, that deals with fictional characters and events. It can also mean new or original, something that is not common or traditional.
- She read a novel about a woman who travels through time.
- He proposed a novel approach to the problem.
- The novel idea caught everyone’s attention.
Occupant
An occupant is a person who lives or works in a particular place.
- The occupant of the apartment was away on vacation.
- The police questioned the occupants of the car.
- The occupants of the building were evacuated during the fire.
Appoint
To appoint means to choose someone for a particular job or position.
- The governor appointed a new judge.
- She was appointed to head the committee.
- The president appointed ambassadors to foreign countries.
Quarter
A quarter is a period of three months. It can also refer to a part of a city or town, or a section of a building.
- The company’s profits increased in the last quarter.
- He lived in the French Quarter of New Orleans.
- The soldiers were quartered in the barracks.
Site
A site is a place where something is located, a location. It can also refer to a website on the internet.
- The construction site was bustling with activity.
- She visited the historical site of the Roman ruins.
- He launched a new website for his business.
Quote
A quote is a passage or phrase taken from a written or spoken source. It can also mean to cite or repeat something that someone else said.
- He quoted a passage from Shakespeare.
- She quoted a statistic from a recent study.
- The company quoted a price for the project.
Verse
A verse is a line or stanza of a poem or song. It can also refer to a particular type of poetry or a passage from the Bible.
- The poet wrote a verse about love and loss.
- She read a verse from the Bible.
- The song’s verses were sung in a haunting melody.
Morality
Morality refers to the principles of right and wrong behavior, the standards of conduct that are considered good or bad.
- The movie explored the morality of the characters’ choices.
- She questioned the morality of the war.
- Morality is often a complex and subjective issue.
Roam
To roam means to wander or travel without a specific destination, to move around freely.
- He roamed the streets of the city, exploring new areas.
- The animals roamed the wilderness.
- Roaming can be a way to relax and escape the routine.
Attract
To attract means to draw someone or something toward something else, to arouse interest or desire.
- The bright colors attracted the child’s attention.
- The beautiful scenery attracts tourists from all over the world.
- A strong personality can attract people.
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One of the most popular tales of the Bible depicts the great flood that destroyed every mortal except Noah and his family and the animals on his ark. Should there be a repetition of that disaster, there is one place where all the biblical animals are already gathered. The man to be commended* for this novel collection is Professor Aharon Shulov, a zoologist at Hebrew University in Jerusalem, Israel.
Professor Shulov appointed himself a committee of one to search out the 130 creatures mentioned in the Old Testament. This zoo’s occupants are crocodiles, camels, apes, peacocks, deer, foxes, and sheep, some of whom had to be imported from other lands. They are settled in suitable quarters on a twenty-five-acre site in Jerusalem. Visitors to the zoo not only get to view and feed the animals but are also treated to quotes from Bible verses that encourage the study of the Good Book and teach morality amidst the waddling of the ducks and the wailing of the wolves. Not surprisingly, the children have the final* word at a special corner of the zoo called the Garden of Eden, where animal cubs roam freely, attracting the attention of hundreds of youngsters who visit daily.
- Depict: Menggambarkan, melukiskan, menjelaskan
- Mortal: Manusia, fana, yang dapat mati
- Novel: Novel, cerita, buku
- Occupant: Penghuni, penduduk, yang menempati
- Appoint: Menunjuk, mengangkat, melantik
- Quarter: Kuartal, seperempat, perumahan
- Site: Situs, lokasi, tempat
- Quote: Mengutip, mengutip kata-kata, mengutip sumber
- Verse: Ayat, bait, baris puisi
- Morality: Moralitas, etika, kebajikan
- Roam: Berkelana, berkeliaran, mengembara
- Attract: Menarik, memikat, menarik perhatian.
The Quarters of Fate
In the mystical realm of Eldoria, a place where the lines between the mortal and the supernatural were intricately woven, a legendary storyteller named Elara possessed the ability to depict the future through her captivating tales. Eldoria was a novel land with ever-shifting landscapes, and its occupants sought guidance from Elara’s prophetic words.
One fateful day, the ruling council of Eldoria decided to appoint Elara as the Seer of the Quarters, each quadrant representing a different aspect of the realm’s destiny. Elara’s task was to unveil the intricacies of each quarter and guide the occupants toward a harmonious existence.
As Elara began her duties, she discovered an ancient site hidden in the heart of Eldoria, a place where the past, present, and future converged. The site held the key to deciphering the cryptic quotes and mystical verses that foretold the realm’s fate.
However, as Elara delved deeper into the mysteries of Eldoria, she faced a moral dilemma. The revelation of certain prophecies could lead to unrest and chaos among the occupants, challenging the delicate balance of morality in the realm. Should she expose the complete truth or selectively share the prophecies to maintain harmony?
As Elara wrestled with her decision, whispers of her abilities began to attract both admirers and skeptics. Some revered her as a savior, while others deemed her a threat. Elara, torn between her duty and the consequences of her revelations, chose to roam the realms in search of a solution.
The tale of Elara unfolded like a gripping novel, where destiny hung in the balance, and the choices of a single individual could reshape the fate of an entire realm. The Quarters of Fate awaited Elara’s final decision, as the threads of prophecy and the tapestry of Eldoria intertwined in a dance of uncertainty and destiny.
