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Princess Jasmine clutched a dusty tome (large book), its worn leather whispering forgotten tales. Her heart hammered against her ribs, a frantic counterpoint to the approaching storm. Tonight, she would defy the king’s edict (official order) and unlock the castle’s forbidden library.
Legends spoke of a hidden passage, accessible only during a full moon and a raging tempest (violent storm). Jasmine, fueled by a thirst for knowledge her tutors couldn’t quench (satisfy), had spent weeks deciphering (understanding) cryptic clues.
The wind howled like a banshee (a wailing female spirit) as Jasmine reached the ancient tapestry. With trembling fingers, she located a barely visible seam (a line where two pieces are joined) and ripped it open. A narrow passage materialized, a gaping maw of darkness.
Fear prickled Jasmine’s skin, but her determination outweighed it. She squeezed through the opening, the damp stone chilling her. The passage twisted and turned, a labyrinth (a maze) designed to discourage intruders. Finally, a faint glow flickered ahead.
Emerging into a hidden chamber, Jasmine gasped. Towering bookshelves lined the walls, their spines whispering promises of forgotten lore. Relief washed over her, quickly replaced by awe. This was a treasure trove of knowledge, a scholar’s paradise (a perfect place).
Hours melted away as Jasmine devoured ancient texts, her mind brimming with newfound knowledge. As dawn approached, casting a pale light through a narrow window, she reluctantly closed the final tome.
Suddenly, a metallic clang echoed through the chamber. A hidden door creaked open, revealing a startled guard. Jasmine’s heart plummeted.
But instead of anger, the guard’s face softened with surprise. “The princess,” he breathed, a hint of admiration in his voice. “A true scholar at heart.”
News of Jasmine’s daring escapade spread through the castle like wildfire. Though initially disappointed, the king couldn’t deny his daughter’s thirst for knowledge. He rescinded (cancelled) the edict, allowing Jasmine access to the library.
From that day on, Jasmine spent her days exploring the vast collection, her mind a sponge, soaking up knowledge. The library became her sanctuary (a safe place), a testament to her courage and a symbol of the power of defying limitations.
English words you learned and Revised
tome (large book), edict (official order), tempest (violent storm), quench (satisfy), deciphering (understanding), banshee (a wailing female spirit), seam (a line where two pieces are joined), labyrinth (a maze), paradise (a perfect place), rescinded (cancelled), sanctuary (a safe place)
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