Improve English everyday with stories
Ten-year-old Pip adored her dog, a fluffy white ball of fur named Snowball. Snowball, with his floppy ears and tail that wagged like a metronome (a device used by musicians to mark time), on fast forward, was the epitome (perfect example) of cuteness. But Snowball had a playful secret – he loved to explore. One…
Alexander Fleming, a curious (eager to know or learn something) scientist, was studying bacteria (microscopic organisms that can cause disease) in his lab. He left for a vacation, forgetting about a petri dish [shallow dish with a lid for growing bacteria] containing Staphylococcus aureus, a nasty kind of bacteria that causes infections. When he returned,…
Meera was a quiet girl who loved to read. She had a secret crush on Arjun, a boy in her college. Arjun was always with his group of friends, laughing and joking. Meera admired (liked) him from a distance, feeling shy to approach (go near) him. One day, fate played its part. Meera was carrying…
Ravi lived in a small, tranquil (peaceful) village in India. His home was surrounded by lush fields that burgeoned (grew; flourished) with crops. Despite the serene environment, life was not easy. His family struggled, but they were robust (strong; tough) and hardworking. From a young age, Ravi was an eager learner. He tottered (walked unsteadily)…
In the quaint town of Rosedale, Elias the magician wandered (moved around without a fixed course), his life a series of enchanting (magically charming) performances that sparked joy wherever he went. With an adroit touch and a penchant (strong inclination) for the whimsical (playfully quaint and fanciful), his shows were not just entertainment but a…
David, a diligent (hardworking; attentive and persistent) father, worked tirelessly in a bustling factory in the city’s industrial heart, while his wife Anna supplemented (added to; enhanced) their income with part-time work at a local store. Their children, bright and helpful, balanced school with household responsibilities, supporting the family’s collective struggle. Despite the physical toll,…
Two college friends, Raj and Sameer, epitomized both hedonism (pleasure-seeking) and hard work. Raj, an art enthusiast with a penchant for the ephemeral (short-lived) beauty of expressionist paintings, aspired to capture life’s fleeting moments on canvas. Sameer, a physics devotee, was captivated by the enigmatic (puzzling) mysteries of the cosmos. Their ambitions were tenacious (holding…
In the bustling (busy and filled with activity) streets of Shanghai, Xiao Chen, a photographer, stumbled upon an ancient camera in a quaint, forgotten shop. This camera was not ordinary; it held an alchemical (related to medieval chemistry, especially the supposed transformation of matter) power, capturing not the present but echoes or photos of the…
In a small village in India, young Arjun and his gentle grandmother, Devi, cherished (to hold dear ) their modest existence. Devi, always serene, sold vegetables at the local market from her small but colorful stall, which was their lifeline. Each morning, Arjun would ensconce (establish firmly in a position) himself by her side, arranging the…
Under the cover of darkness, a furtive (sneaky and secretive) intruder named Jack stealthily (quietly and cautiously) approached the grand mansion. He had meticulously (carefully and precisely) crafted his plan to infiltrate (enter secretly) the opulent (rich and luxurious) abode,(Home) certain that its wealthy inhabitants would be sound asleep. With deft (skillful) precision, he picked…