Words in Use 1
KO Mullins, once a rising star in the boxing world, was now in decline. He sought refuge from his problems in the bottle, relying on whiskey to numb his pain. This downward spiral led him to associate with the unsavory characters of Skid Row, far from the fame and prestige he once enjoyed.
- decline: menurun, merosot
- sought: dicari, diusahakan
- refuge: tempat perlindungan, tempat berlindung
- numb: kebas, mati rasa
- downward: ke bawah, menurun
- downward spiral: spiral ke bawah, penurunan yang tidak terkendali
- unsavory: tidak sedap, tidak menyenangkan
- skid row: daerah kumuh, daerah miskin dan terpinggirkan
Words in Use 2
Mullins would make obscene and unfounded accusations in his drunken rages against the champion, the manager he had punched, and the judge who had reprimanded him. His once promising career was now in shambles, rumors of his absence from the ring attributed to his excessive drinking. A dedicated fan even joked that Mullins was “recovering from a bad case of Scotch.”
- accuse: menuduh, tuduhan
- accusation: tuduhan, dakwaan
- rage: kemarahan, amarah
- reprimand: teguran, sanksi
- in shambles: dalam keadaan berantakan, hancur
- attributed: diatributkan, dihubungkan
- dedicated: didedikasikan, berdedikasi
- scotch: menghentikan, mematikan
Words in Use 3
The decline of Mullins was a cautionary tale of the dangers of alcohol and the pitfalls that can accompany fame and success. He had lost the respect and admiration of his fans and was now a shadow of his former self, consumed by his vices and unable to find his way back to the top.
- decline: menurun, merosot
- cautionary: peringatan, pencegahan
- pitfalls: jebakan, risiko yang harus dihindari
- vices: kebiasaan buruk, kejahatan
Words in Use 4
Mullins sought solace in whiskey. Once a highly respected aspirant for the lightweight crown, he found himself associating with the dregs of Skid Row. He would work himself into an alcoholic frenzy in which he would trumpet scurrilous attacks on the champ, the old manager, and the judge. One avid fan attributes Mullin’s absence from the ring to sickness, saying he was “recovering from a bad case of – SCOTCH.”
- sought: dicari, diusahakan
- solace: hiburan, penghiburan
- sought solace: mencari penghiburan
- aspirant: calon, yang bercita-cita
- dreg: endapan, sisa-sisa
- skid: oleng, tergelincir
- row: baris, deretan
- skid row: daerah kumuh, daerah miskin dan terpinggirkan
- frenzy: kegilaan, kegembiraan yang berlebihan
- trumpet: terompet, meniup terompet
- scurrilous: cabul, kotor
- avid: rakus, sangat menginginkan
The Melody of Redemption
In the heart of a bustling city, there lived an aspirant musician named Ethan. He had a deep passion for playing the trumpet and dreamt of sharing his music with the world. However, life had dealt Ethan a difficult hand, leaving him on the skid row of society.
Amidst the chaos and frenzy of the city streets, Ethan found solace in his music. The melodic notes from his trumpet became his refuge, a sanctuary amidst the dregs of despair. With each breath, he poured his soul into the instrument, seeking solace in the beauty of the music he created.
Ethan’s music echoed through the city, captivating those who passed by. His avid dedication to his craft shone through every note, transcending the boundaries of his circumstances. People would gather on the skid row, drawn to the scurrilous rumors of a musician who could transform their pain into something beautiful.
As the melody of Ethan’s trumpet filled the air, it carried a message of hope and redemption. The residents of the skid row found solace in his music, finding a momentary escape from the hardships that surrounded them. Ethan’s music became a symbol of resilience, a reminder that beauty could be found even in the most unlikely of places.
Word of Ethan’s talent spread, reaching the ears of a renowned music producer. Intrigued by the raw emotion and skill displayed in Ethan’s performances, the producer sought him out. Ethan’s journey from the depths of the skid row to the grand stage seemed like an impossible dream come true.
With the support of the producer, Ethan’s music reached a wider audience. His trumpet became a beacon of hope, inspiring others to rise above their circumstances. Through his music, Ethan proved that one could find solace and redemption, even in the darkest of times.
“The Melody of Redemption” serves as a reminder that music has the power to heal and uplift, even in the face of adversity. Let us seek solace in the beauty of art, and may we never underestimate the transformative power of a passionate and avid spirit. May we find the strength to rise above the dregs of life, and create a symphony of resilience and redemption.
