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Glint — A Vocabulary Story
The Brass Compass of Lindisfarne --Nur tightened the strap of her rucksack as the tide retreated, exposing the causeway to Lindisfarne Castle. Beside her,...
Decline — A Vocabulary Story
The Kite Seller of Barmouth Beach --The wind off Barmouth Beach was sharp enough to sting Mina's ears, but she pressed on towards the small striped stall where...
Gallant — A Vocabulary Story
The wind off Skellig Bay --The wind off Skellig Bay had teeth that morning, and Carlos gripped the rail of the small ferry with both hands. Beside him stood...
Abandon — A Vocabulary Story
The Lighthouse on Skellig Point --Kai pedalled hard along the cliff path in western Ireland, salt wind stinging his cheeks. His cousin Tatyana raced beside...
Tentative — A Vocabulary Story
The Climb at Quiraing --Hui pressed her palm against the cold basalt and took a tentative step onto the ridge. Below her, the Quiraing unfolded like a crumpled...
Repercussion — A Vocabulary Story
The Whispering Ledge --On a school trip to the Meteora Monasteries, Suresh trailed behind his classmates, clutching a sketchbook he didn't want anyone to see....
Apprehensive — A Vocabulary Story
The Whispering Stones of Glamis --Natalya gripped her torch as the guide led their small group deeper into Glamis Castle. Outside, rain hammered down into the...
Transgress — A Vocabulary Story
The Glow at Gardens by the Bay --Rajesh had promised his neighbour Andrea that he would behave on the school trip to Gardens by the Bay in Singapore. The...
Curt — A Vocabulary Story
The Map at Portobello Road --Marina hurried between the stalls of Portobello Road Market, clutching a folded map her uncle Anil had drawn on the back of a...
Adversary — A Vocabulary Story
The Chess Match in Marrakesh --In a sunlit café in Marrakesh, ten-year-old Noor set up her chessboard beneath a striped awning. Tourists wandered past, but she...
Candid — A Vocabulary Story
The Photographer of Reykjavík --Hui adjusted her camera as the Icelandic wind tugged at her scarf. She had travelled from Singapore to photograph puffins, but...
Illusory — A Vocabulary Story
The Silver Lake --Sergey adjusted his binoculars and pointed across the dunes of the Gobi Desert. "Look, Lei, a lake!" Lei squinted. Sure enough, a sheet of...