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In a small, secluded (isolated) small town, where the streets were narrow and the shadows long, a young man named Mark lived. One fateful day, as Mark walked down the street, he found himself face-to-face with a group of local troublemakers. They were known for enforcing their own twisted rules, and today, Mark had unknowingly broken one: walking ahead of them.
“Hey, you! Who do you think you are, walking in front of us?” snarled (said in an angry, growling manner) the leader of the group.
Mark tried to reason with them, but the conversation quickly turned violent. They beat him mercilessly, leaving him bruised (injured with discoloration) and battered (severely beaten). Mark attempted to fight back, but he was no match for their numbers and strength.
School Struggles
Mark’s troubles didn’t end there. At school, he was tormented (caused severe suffering) by a group of bullies (people who use strength or influence to harm others) who found joy in picking fights with him. They were failures in the class, and tormenting Mark was their way of coping with their own insecurities. Every day, Mark faced their cruelty, each encounter leaving him more scared and defeated.
Mark dreaded going to school. The constant bullying made him feel powerless and alone. He longed for an escape from his tormentors and a way to defend himself.
The Woods
One evening, after a particularly brutal beating, Mark couldn’t bear it any longer. He ran into the woods, seeking solace (comfort in distress) in the quiet embrace of nature. He began to practice fighting moves he had seen in movies, punching the air and kicking at imaginary foes. His movements were clumsy (awkward) and uncoordinated (not in harmony), but he was determined to improve.
Just then, a voice broke the silence. “You’ll never get anywhere doing it like that,” said an old man who seemed to appear out of nowhere.
Startled, Mark turned to see a grumpy-looking but oddly comforting figure. The old man had a long, flowing beard and wore a cloak adorned with mystical (spiritual and magical) symbols. Despite his stern expression, there was a warmth in his eyes.
The Mentor Appears
“I’m Gideon,” the old man introduced himself. “And you, my boy, have potential. But you need proper guidance.”
Mark was skeptical (doubtful) but desperate. He agreed to let Gideon teach him. Day after day, they met in the woods, and under Gideon’s watchful eye, Mark’s skills improved. Gideon was a wise old wizard (a man who has magical powers) who had once been a hero himself. He knew the power of perseverance (persistence in doing something despite difficulty) and the strength that came from within.
Gideon taught Mark not just the physical aspects of fighting but also the mental discipline (training to improve strength and self-control) required to stay calm and focused. Mark learned to anticipate (expect and prepare for) his opponents’ moves, to use their strength against them, and, most importantly, to believe in himself.
Transformation
Weeks turned into months, and Mark’s confidence grew. He was no longer the scared, beaten-down boy who ran into the woods. He had become stronger, both in body and spirit.
One day, at school, the inevitable (certain to happen) happened. The bullies confronted Mark once more, expecting the usual outcome. But this time, Mark stood his ground.
“Don’t start this,” Mark said calmly. “You won’t like how it ends.”
The bullies laughed and lunged (suddenly moved forward) at him, but Mark was ready. He deftly (skillfully) dodged their attacks, countering with precise and powerful strikes. Within moments, the bullies were on the ground, bruised and humiliated (deeply ashamed).
Mark didn’t revel (take great pleasure) in their defeat; he simply walked away with a quiet smile of satisfaction. He had found his strength, and it showed. The whispers of his victory spread through the school, and no one dared to challenge him again.
You have learned and Revised 21 English Words
bruised (injured with discoloration), tormented (caused severe suffering), bullies (people who use strength or influence to harm others), solace (comfort in distress), clumsy (awkward), uncoordinated (not in harmony), mystical (spiritual and magical), skeptical (doubtful), wizard (a man who has magical powers), perseverance (persistence in doing something despite difficulty), discipline (training to improve strength and self-control), anticipate (expect and prepare for), inevitable (certain to happen), lunged (suddenly moved forward), deftly (skillfully), humiliated (deeply ashamed), revel (take great pleasure), resilience (ability to recover quickly from difficulties)
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