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The Tragic Tale of the Mullaperiyar Dam

###Act I, Scene I

[A serene landscape of the Western Ghats, with the grand Mullaperiyar Dam overseeing the river Periyar.]

Chorus:

Hark! Attend to tale of woe and might,

Wherein the Mullaperiyar’s lofty height,

With water’s gift, brought prosperity bright,

Yet hid a doom beneath its grandeur’s sight.

Constructed in the year of our Lord’s grace,

In eighteen hundred ninety-five’s embrace,

This dam, by human skill and wisdom traced,

Would bless both lands with bounteous flow of space.

Act I, Scene II

[A grand hall where ministers of Kerala and Tamil Nadu confer.]

Minister of Kerala:

Behold the dam, our pride and high renown,

Its waters serve both districts near and far,

Idukki, Kottayam, and Alappuzha’s crown,

To Tamil Nadu’s realm, its blessings are.

Minister of Tamil Nadu:

Yea, fair is this alliance, fruitful trade,

With Theni, Dindigul, and Madurai,

To Sivaganga’s shores our favor laid,

Yet whispers of decay do darkly lie.

Chorus:

But lo! As years did pass and weariness show,

The dam, once strong, did tremble with its load,

And warnings came like thunderous forebode,

Yet in their greed, the rulers turned to goad.

Act II, Scene I

[The council chambers, where reports of the dam’s failing strength are discussed.]

Engineer:

My lords, the dam, though regal in its height,

Doth show its age, and cracks do mar its might,

It needs repair, for if the storm doth bite,

It may collapse and flood the land in fright.

Minister of Kerala:

Nay, let not fear disrupt our well-laid schemes,

For wealth and power flow from this great dream,

We must not mar our profit with such screams,

Our subjects’ safety, though, is but a theme.

Minister of Tamil Nadu:

Agreed, for should the dam’s fine water cease,

Our fields and towns shall fall to barren peace,

Let not our gain be turned to troubled fleece,

Inaction serves us well, and brings release.

Chorus:

Thus blind were they to warnings, dire and true,

And in their sloth, the dam did strain anew,

As river’s might did build and tempest blew,

The dam, once proud, would soon be overthrew.

Act III, Scene I

[The fateful day: the dam breaks, unleashing a flood.]

Chorus:

Behold! The dam in sorrow’s final breath,

It bursts asunder, heralds of distress,

The Periyar’s wrath doth flood both land and hearth,

With water’s rage, the towns are thus suppressed.

In Idukki, Kottayam, and Alappuzha’s vale,

And Theni, Dindigul, where many wail,

Destruction reigns, and lives are swept away,

For selfish gains did pave the ruin’s way.

Act III, Scene II

[A desolate scene of the flood’s aftermath; survivors lament.]

Survivor:

O cruel fate, which claims both life and trust,

The rulers’ greed hath led to grievous loss,

Our homes are wrecked, our futures turn to dust,

And yet, the politicians count their cross.

Chorus:

O politicians, thou who chose to ignore,

The pleas of those who lived beneath thy power,

Thy inaction brought this dire uproar,

And now, the floods do claim their final hour.

Act IV, Scene I

[A public gathering where citizens demand accountability.]

Citizen Leader:

Let all behold the ruin wrought by greed,

The dam’s collapse, a sign of failed decree,

Let rulers know, and future’s eyes do heed,

That safety must o’er profit ever be.

Chorus:

Thus ends the tale of grandeur turned to grime,

A lesson learned in bitter, stormy time,

The Mullaperiyar, once a pride sublime,

Now stands as caution in our darkest chime.


List of vocabulary used:

1. Serene 

   – Meaning: Calm, peaceful, and untroubled 

   – : ശാന്തമായ (Śāntamāya)

2. Grand 

   – Meaning: Magnificent, impressive 

   – : ശ്രേഷ്ഠമായ (Śreṣṭhamāya)

3. Embrace 

   – Meaning: To welcome or take in something 

   – : സ്വീകരിക്കുക (Svēekarikkuka)

4. Bounteous 

   – Meaning: Generous, abundant 

   – : സമൃദ്ധമായ (Samṛddhamāya)

5. Decay 

   – Meaning: The process of declining or falling apart 

നാമം. ഹാനി. അപചയം. ക്രിയ. നശിക്കുക. -. നശിപ്പിക്കുക. ക്രിയ. കെട്ടുപോകുക. ചീയുക. ക്ഷയിക്കുക. ദ്രവിക്കുക. ജീർണ്ണിക്കുക.

6. Forebode 

   – Meaning: To predict or warn of a future event 

   – : ഭാവി പ്രവചനം (Bhāvi pravacanaṁ)

7. Greed 

   – Meaning: Intense and selfish desire for something 

നാമം. അത്യാർത്തി. അതിമോഹം. ദുരാഗ്രഹം. അതൃപ്തി

8. Scheme 

   – Meaning: A plan or program 

   – : പദ്ധതി (Paddhati)

9. Despair 

   – Meaning: The complete loss of hope 

   – : നിരാശ (Nirāśa)

10. Doom 

    – Meaning: Death, destruction, or some other terrible fate 

    – : നാശം (Nāśaṁ)

11. Forewarn 

    – Meaning: To warn or inform in advance 

ക്രിയ. താക്കീതു ചെയ്യുക. മുൻജാഗ്രത ചെയ്യുക.

12. Deluge 

    – Meaning: A great flood or overwhelming amount of water 

    – : പ്രളയം (Praḷayaṁ)

13. Catastrophic 

    – Meaning: Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering 

    – : വലിയ അപകടം (Valiya apakādam)

14. Reinforcement 

    – Meaning: The action of strengthening or supporting 

    – : ശക്തിപ്പെടുത്തൽ (Śaktipeṭuttal)

15. Neglect 

    – Meaning: Failure to care for properly 

അവഗണിക്കുക. അനാദരിക്കുക. നാമം. അവഗണന. -. ഉപേക്ഷ. ക്രിയ. ശ്രദ്ധിക്കാതിരിക്കുക.

16. Self-interest 

    – Meaning: Concern for one’s own advantage and benefit 

    – : സ്വാർത്ഥം (Swārthaṁ)

17. Uproar 

    – Meaning: A state of commotion, excitement, or confusion 

നാമം. കോലാഹലം. ബഹളം. സംക്ഷോഭം. -. വാഗ്വാദം. ലഹള. വിശേഷണം. ബഹളമുണ്ടാക്കുന്ന. ഒച്ചപ്പാടുള്ള. -. ഒച്ചപ്പാട്

18. Submerge 

    – Meaning: To cause something to be underwater 

    – : മുങ്ങുക (Muṅṅuka)

19. Devastation 

    – Meaning: Severe and overwhelming damage or destruction 

    – : നാശം (Nāśaṁ)

20. Ruins 

    – Meaning: The remains of something that has been destroyed 

Noun അവശിഷ്‌ടങ്ങള്‍. ക്രിയ Verb. നശിക്കുക.

21. Selfish 

    – Meaning: Lacking consideration for others; concerned chiefly with one’s own personal profit or pleasure 

    – : സ്വാർത്ഥ (Swārtha)

22. Accountability 

    – Meaning: The state of being accountable; responsibility 

    – : ഉത്തരവാദിത്തം (Uttaravāditvaṁ)

23. Transparency 

    – Meaning: Openness, clarity 

    – : സുതാര്യത (Sutāryata)

24. Cautionary 

    – Meaning: Intended to serve as a warning 

    – : മുന്നറിയിപ്പ് (Munnariyippu)

25. Pride 

    – Meaning: A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from achievements 

    – : അഭിമാനം (Abhimānaṁ)

26. Long-suffering 

    – Meaning: Having or showing patience in spite of troubles 

    – : സഹിഷ്ണുത (Sahiṣṇuta)

27. Mismanaged 

    – Meaning: Handled or directed poorly 

നാമം. ദുർഭരണം. തെറ്റായി കൈകാര്യ ചെയ്യൽ. പിടിപ്പുകേട്.

28. Instrumental 

    – Meaning: Serving as a means to an end 

    – : ഉപകരണം (Upakaraṇaṁ)

29. Ephemeral 

    – Meaning: Lasting for a very short time 

    – : താത്ക്കാലികം (Tāttkālikam)

30. Consequences 

    – Meaning: Results or effects of an action or condition 

    – : ഫലങ്ങൾ (Phalaṅṅaḷ)

31. Rebuilding 

    – Meaning: The act of constructing something again after it has been destroyed 

    – : പുനർനിർമ്മാണം (Punar-nirmmāṇaṁ)

32. Decrepit 

    – Meaning: Worn out or ruined due to age or neglect 

djective · മെലിഞ്ഞ · ജീര്‍ണ്ണിച്ച · പഴഞ്ചനായ · ജരാക്രാന്തമായ · പടുകിഴവനായ · തളര്‍ന്നവശനായ · വയസ്സുചെന്ന · അങ്ങേയറ്റം ജീര്‍ണ്ണിച്ച.

33. Lament 

    – Meaning: A passionate expression of grief or sorrow 

ക്രിയ. നിലവിളിക്കുക. കരയുക. നാമം. കരച്ചിൽ. ക്രിയ. ഖേദിക്കുക. വിലപിക്കുക. നാമം. വിലാപം. പരിദേവനം.

34. Infrastructure 

    – Meaning: The basic physical and organizational structures needed for the operation of a society 

    – : അടിസ്ഥാനസാമഗ്രികൾ , അടിസ്ഥാന സൗകര്യങ്ങൾ.

35. Calamity 

    – Meaning: A disaster or great misfortune 

    – : ദുരന്തം (Durantaṁ)

36. Mismanagement 

    – Meaning: Poor or inefficient management 

    – : ദുര്‍വ്‌വഹനം (Dhurvvahanaṁ)

37. Negligence 

    – Meaning: Failure to take proper care 

    – : അവഗണന (Avagaṇana)

38. Catastrophe 

    – Meaning: A sudden and widespread disaster 

    – : ദുരന്തം (Durantaṁ)

39. Devastate 

    – Meaning: To cause severe and overwhelming damage 

    – : നശിപ്പിക്കുക (Naśippikkuka)

40. Misfortune 

    – Meaning: Bad luck or an unfortunate event 

    – : ദുരവസ്ഥ (Duravastha)

41. Avarice 

    – Meaning: Extreme greed for wealth or material gain 

അത്യാർത്തി. ദുര. -. അമിത ധനേച്ഛ. നാമം. ദുരാഗ്രഹം. അത്യാഗ്രഹം. -. അമിതധനേച്ഛ. അതിധനലോഭം. അതിതൃഷ്ണ.

42. Fiasco 

    – Meaning: A complete failure, especially in a ludicrous or humiliating way 

നാമം. പരാജയം. അപജയം. മിഥ്യ. വലിയ തോൽവി. ലജ്ജാവഹമായ പരിണാമം. ആകെക്കുഴച്ചിൽ. വൻപരാജയം.

43. Peril 

    – Meaning: Serious and immediate danger 

    – : അപകടം (Apakādam)

44. Havoc 

    – Meaning: Widespread destruction 

    – : നാശം (Nāśaṁ)

45. Breach 

    – Meaning: An act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct 

    – : ലംഘനം (Laṅghanaṁ)

46. Contingency 

    – Meaning: A future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty 

    – : സാധ്യത, സംഭവിക്കാനിടയുള്ളത്. നാമം. സംഭവ്യം. യാദൃച്ഛികച്ചെലവ്. യാദൃച്ഛികമായുണ്ടാവുന്ന സംഭവം. നേരിടാനിടയുള്ളത്.

47. Accusation 

    – Meaning: A charge or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong 

    ആരോപണം

48. Liability 

    – Meaning: The state of being responsible for something 

    – : ഉത്തരവാദിത്വം (Uttaravāditvaṁ)

49. Desolation 

    – Meaning: A state of complete emptiness or destruction 

    ഏകാന്തത. നിരാനന്ദത. കുടിയൊഴിക്കൽ. നിർജ്ജനീകരണം. ആൾപ്പാർപ്പില്ലാത്ത സ്ഥലം ·

50. Foreseeable 

    – Meaning: Able to be predicted or anticipated 

    – : പ്രവചിക്കാവുന്ന (Pravacikkāvunna)

51. Substantial 

    – Meaning: Of considerable importance, size, or worth 

    – : വിപുലമായ (Vipulamāya)

52. Endanger 

    – Meaning: To put at risk of harm or destruction 

    – : അപകടത്തിലാക്കുക (Apakādatilākkuka)

53. Integrity 

    – Meaning: The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles 

സത്യസന്ധത · സമ്പൂർണ്ണത · ആർജവം · സമഗ്രത · ധർമ്മനീതി · പൂർണ്ണത്വം.

54. Precarious 

    – Meaning: Not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse 

വിശേഷണം. ഉറപ്പില്ലാത്ത. സുരക്ഷിതമല്ലാത്ത. അഭദ്രമായ. അനിശ്ചയമായ.

55. Sustain 

    – Meaning: To support or maintain 

    – : നിലനിര്‍ത്തുക (Nilanirttuka)

56. Disaster 

    – Meaning: A sudden event that causes great damage or destruction 

    – : ദുരന്തം (Durantaṁ)

57. Governance 

    – Meaning: The action or manner of governing a state, organization, etc. 

    – : ഭരണം (Bhraṇaṁ)

58. Reform 

    – Meaning: To make changes in something to improve it 

    – : നവീകരണം (Navīkaraṇaṁ)

59. Mitigation 

    – Meaning: The action of reducing the severity or seriousness of something 

 ഉപശാന്തി. ലഘൂകരണം. ശമനം. ക്രിയ. ലഘൂകരിക്കൽ. ശമിപ്പിക്കൽ

60. Maintenance 

    – Meaning: The process of preserving a condition or situation 

    – : പരിപാലനം (Paripālanaṁ)

61. Deterioration 

    – Meaning: The process of becoming progressively worse 

    – : മോശപ്പെടുക (Mōśappeṭuka)

62. Discrepancy 

    – Meaning: A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts 

വ്യത്യാസം. വൈരുദ്ധ്യം. വൈലക്ഷണ്യം. പൊരുത്തമില്ലായ്മ. ചേർച്ചക്കുറവ്. അന്തരം. വിപരീതം 

63. Safeguard 

    – Meaning: A measure taken to protect someone or something 

സംരക്ഷിക്കുക. -. രക്ഷ. നാമം. രക്ഷോപായം. സുരക്ഷാസംവിധാനം. ക്രിയ. സുരക്ഷ ഉറപ്പുവരുത്തുക. -. രക്ഷാവ്യവസ്ഥ.

64. Accountable 

    – Meaning: Required or expected to justify actions or decisions 

    – : ഉത്തരവാദിത്വമുള്ള (Uttaravāditvamulla)

65. Vigilance 

    – Meaning: The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger 

    – : ജാഗ്രത (Jāgrata)

66. Assessment 

    – Meaning: The evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something 

    – : മൂല്യനിർണ്ണയം (Mūlyanirṇayaṁ)

67. Cataclysmic 

    – Meaning: Relating to a large-scale and violent event in the natural world 

    – : വലിയ ദുരന്തം (Valiya durantaṁ)

68. Obligation 

    – Meaning: A duty or commitment 

    – : ബാധ്യത (Bādhyata)

69. Imperative 

    – Meaning: Of vital importance; crucial 

    – : അനിവാര്യമായ (Anivāryamāya)

70. Devote 

    – Meaning: To give all or most of one’s time or resources to a person, activity, or cause 

    – : സമർപ്പിക്കുക (Samarpikkuka)

71. Negligent 

    – Meaning: Failing to take proper care in doing something 

    – : അവഗണിക്കുന്ന (Avagaṇikkunna)

72. Unwavering 

    – Meaning: Steady or resolute; not wavering 

    – : ഉറച്ച (Uṟacca)

73. Intervention 

    – Meaning: The action or process of intervening 

    – : ഇടപെടൽ (Iḍapeṭal)

74. Rectify 

    – Meaning: To put something right; correct 

    – : തിരുത്തുക (Tiruttuka)

75. Imperative 

    – Meaning: Of vital importance; crucial 

    – : അനിവാര്യമായ (Anivāryamāya)

76. Adherence 

    – Meaning: The quality of sticking to something, such as rules or agreements 

    – : പാലനം, അവലംബനം. പിൻതുടരൽ.

77. Compensate 

    – Meaning: To make up for something, typically by providing an equivalent or counterbalancing payment 

    – : പകരം നൽകുക, പകരം കൊടുക്കൽ. ക്രിയ. പ്രായശ്ചിത്തം ചെയ്യുക. കുറവു തീർക്കുക. -. പരിഹാരം ചെയ്യുക. ക്രിയ. പ്രതിഫലം നൽകുക.

78. Affliction 

    – Meaning: Something that causes pain or suffering 

രോഗം. ക്ലേശം. ഉപദ്രവം. ദൗർഭാഗ്യം. പീഡ. ബാധ · അഫ്ലിക്റ്റ്. ക്രിയ. പീഡിപ്പിക്കുക. ക്ലേശിപ്പിക്കുക.

79. Renovation 

    – Meaning: The action of restoring something to a good state of repair 

    – : പുതുക്കലുകൾ (Puthukalukaḷ)

80. Endorse 

    – Meaning: To approve or support something 

സാക്ഷ്യപ്പെടുത്തുക. പ്രമാണീകരിക്കുക. ദൃഢീകരിക്കുക. അംഗീകരിക്കുക. മേലൊപ്പുവയ്ക്കുക. അംഗീകരിച്ച് ഒപ്പിടുക

81. Feasibility 

    – Meaning: The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done 

    – : സാധ്യത (Sādhyata)

82. Liability 

    – Meaning: The state of being legally responsible for something 

    – : ഉത്തരവാദിത്വം (Uttaravāditvaṁ)

83. Remediation 

    – Meaning: The action of remedying something, particularly a deficiency or problem 

    – : പരിഹാരം (Parihāraṁ)

84. Contingency 

    – Meaning: A future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty 

    – : സാഹചര്യങ്ങൾ (Sāhāyikaṅṅaḷ)

85. Catalyst 

    – Meaning: A person or thing that precipitates an event or change 

    – : ഉത്പ്രേരക (Utprēśaka)

86. Crisis 

    – Meaning: A time of intense difficulty or danger 

    – : പ്രതിസന്ധി (Pratisandhi)

87. Complication 

    – Meaning: A factor that complicates a situation 

    സങ്കീർണ്ണത. 

88. Mitigate 

    – Meaning: To make less severe, serious, or painful 

    – : കുറയ്ക്കുക (Kuṟaikkuka)

89. Interim 

    – Meaning: The intervening time 

    – : താൽക്കാലിക (Tālkkālika)

90. Investigation 

    – Meaning: The action of investigating something 

    – : അന്വേഷണം (Anvēṣaṇaṁ)

91. Proactive 

    – Meaning: Creating or controlling a situation by causing something to happen rather than responding to it after it has happened 

പരപ്രേരണ കൂടാതെ സംരംഭങ്ങളിൽ മുൻകൈ എടുക്കാനുള്ള സന്നദ്ധത · പ്രത്യേകതാൽപര്യമെടുത്ത് ഒരു സാഹചര്യം നിയന്ത്രിക്കുക …

92. Revision 

    – Meaning: The action of revising or altering something 

    – : പുനഃസംശോധനം, തിരുത്തൽ. നാമം. പിഴതിരുത്തൽ. -. പിഴ. നാമം. പുനരാലോചന. പുനരവലോകനം. പുനർനിരീക്ഷണം. പുനാലോചന. -. പുതുക്കിയത്.

93. Collaborate 

    – Meaning: To work jointly on an activity or project 

    – : സഹകരിക്കുക, കൂട്ടുപ്രവർത്തനം

94. Rectify 

    – Meaning: To correct or make right 

ശരിപ്പെടുത്തുക. തെറ്റുതിരുത്തുക. ശരിയാക്കുക. പരിഹരിക്കുക ·

95. Sustainability 

    – Meaning: The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level 

    – : സുസ്ഥിരത, സ്ഥായിയായ, നിലനിർത്താവുന്ന ·

96. Prevention 

    – Meaning: The action of stopping something from happening 

    – : പ്രതിരോധം, തടയല്‍

97. Restoration 

    – Meaning: The action of returning something to a former condition 

    – : പുനരധിയാക്കൽ (Punaradhiākkal)

98. Oversight 

    – Meaning: The action of overseeing something 

    – : അവലോകനം (Avalōkanaṁ)

99. Regulation 

    – Meaning: A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority 

    – : നിയന്ത്രണം (Niyantraṇaṁ)

100. Consequence 

    – Meaning: A result or effect of an action or condition 

    – : ഫലം (Phalaṁ)


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Bella and the Magic Garden



Word Pronunciation Story

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List of vocabulary used:

1. Village
– Meaning: A small community or group of houses in a rural area.
ഗ്രാമം (Grāmam)

2. Surrounded
– Meaning: Enclosed on all sides.
ചുറ്റപ്പെട്ട (Cuṟṟappeṭṭa)

3. Fields
– Meaning: An area of open land, especially one planted with crops or pasture.
വയലുകൾ (Vayaluḷ)

4. Garden
– Meaning: A piece of ground, often near a house, used for growing flowers, fruit, or vegetables.
ഗാർഡൻ. നാമം. ഉദ്യാനം. പൂന്തോട്ടം. ഉപവനം. പച്ചക്കറിത്തോട്ടം. പഴത്തോട്ടം. പഠനാവശ്യത്തിനുള്ള സസ്യോദ്യാനം. വിഹാരസ്ഥലം.
5. Special
– Meaning: Better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual.
പ്രത്യേക (Pratyēka)

6. Place
– Meaning: A particular position or point in space.
സ്ഥലം (Sthalam)

7. Vibrant
– Meaning: Full of energy and life; bright and striking.
പ്രഭാപൂരിതം (Prabhāpūritaṁ)

8. Flowers
– Meaning: The seed-bearing part of a plant, consisting of reproductive organs surrounded by a brightly colored corolla.
പുഷ്പങ്ങൾ (Puṣpaṅṅaḷ)

9. Tall
– Meaning: Of great or more than average height.
റ്റോൽ. നാമം. ഉയരംകൂടിയ

10. Trees
– Meaning: A woody perennial plant, typically having a single stem or trunk growing to a considerable height and bearing lateral branches.
മരം (Maraṁ)


11. Chirping
– Meaning: A short, sharp, high-pitched sound made by small birds or insects.
ചർപ്. ക്രിയ. കൂവുക. നാമം. പക്ഷിശബ്ദം. കൂജനം. ക്രിയ. മൂളുക. നാമം. ചിലപ്പ്. പക്ഷിശബ്ധം. ഉല്ലാസഭരിതം.

12. Birds
– Meaning: A warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrate animal distinguished by the possession of feathers, wings, and a beak and typically able to fly.
പക്ഷികൾ (Pakṣikaḷ)

13. Magical
– Meaning: Relating to, using, or resembling magic.
മായാജാലം (Māyājālaṁ)

14. Hidden
– Meaning: Kept out of sight; concealed.
മറഞ്ഞ (Maṟañña)

15. Secret
– Meaning: Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
രഹസ്യം (Rahasyam)

16. Sunny
– Meaning: Bright with sunlight.
സൂര്യപ്രകാശമുള്ള. പ്രഭാപൂർവ്വമായ. ആതപപൂർണ്ണമായ. സാതപമായ
17. Afternoon
– Meaning: The time from noon or lunchtime to evening.
ഉച്ചയ്ക്ക് ശേഷം (Uccaykku śēṣaṁ)

18. Playing
– Meaning: Engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose.
കളിക്കുന്ന (Kaḷikkunna)

19. Discovered
– Meaning: Find (something or someone) unexpectedly or in the course of a search.
കണ്ടെത്തി (Kaṇṭeṭṭi)

20. Tiny
– Meaning: Very small.
ചെറുതായ (Ceṟutāya)



21. Sparkling
– Meaning: Shining brightly with flashes of light.
തിളങ്ങുന്ന (Tiḷaṅṅunna)

22. Door
– Meaning: A hinged, sliding, or revolving barrier at the entrance to a building, room, or vehicle, or in the framework of a cupboard.
വാതിൽ (Vātil)

23. Base
– Meaning: The lowest part or edge of something, especially the part on which it rests or is supported.
അടിസ്ഥാനം (Aṭisthānaṁ)

24. Ancient
– Meaning: Very old; belonging to the distant past.
പുരാതന (Purātana)

25. Oak
– Meaning: A large tree that typically has lobed deciduous leaves, acorns as fruit, and strong, durable wood.
ഓക്കുമരം. ഓക്കുമരത്തിന്റെ തടി. കരുവേലമരം

26. Tree
– Meaning: A woody perennial plant, typically having a single stem or trunk growing to a considerable height and bearing lateral branches.
മരം (Maraṁ)

27. Curious
– Meaning: Eager to know or learn something.
കൗതുകം (Kautukaṁ)

28. Gently
– Meaning: With a mild, kind, or tender manner.
സാവധാനമായി (Sāvadhānamāyi)

29. Pushed
– Meaning: Exert force on (someone or something) in order to move them away from oneself.
തള്ളി

30. Peeked
– Meaning: Look quickly, typically in a furtive manner.
ക്രിയ. ഒളിഞ്ഞുനോക്കുക. കള്ളക്കണ്ണിട്ടുനോക്കുക. എത്തിനോക്കുക. കള്ളക്കണിട്ടു നോക്കുക



31. Inside
– Meaning: The inner part of something.
അകത്ത് (Akaṯh)

32. Amazement
– Meaning: A feeling of great surprise or wonder.
അത്ഭുതം (Atbhutam)

33. Found
– Meaning: Past tense of ‘find’; discover by chance.
കണ്ടെത്തി (Kaṇṭeṭṭi)

34. Magical Garden
– Meaning: A fantastical, enchanting garden that contains magical elements.
മായാജാല തോട്ടം (Māyājāla tōṭṭaṁ)

35. Beautiful
– Meaning: Pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically.
സുന്ദരമായ (Sundaramāya)

36. Brightest
– Meaning: Emitting or reflecting a lot of light; shining.
ഏറ്റവും പ്രകാശമുള്ള (Eṭavum prakāśamuḷḷa)

37. Colours
– Meaning: The property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light.
നിറങ്ങൾ (Niṟaṅṅaḷ)

38. Fragrance
– Meaning: A pleasant, sweet smell.
സുഗന്ധം (Sugandhaṁ)

39. Air
– Meaning: The invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth, a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen.
വായു (Vāyu)

40. Sweetest
– Meaning: Having the pleasant taste characteristic of sugar or honey; not salty, sour, or bitter.
ഏറ്റവും മധുരമുള്ള (Eṭavum madhuramuḷḷa)



41. Walked
– Meaning: Move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn.
നടന്നു (Naṭannu)

42. Friendly
– Meaning: Kind and pleasant.
സൗഹൃദപരമായ (Sauhr̥daparamāya)

43. Animals
– Meaning: A living organism that feeds on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and nervous system and able to respond rapidly to stimuli.
മൃഗങ്ങൾ (Mr̥gaṅṅaḷ)

44. Wise
– Meaning: Having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment.
ബുദ്ധിമാനായ (Buddhimānāya)

45. Owl
– Meaning: A nocturnal bird of prey with large forward-facing eyes surrounded by facial disks, a hooked beak, and typically a loud call.
നാമം. ഊമൻ. മൂങ്ങ. ഗംഭീരഭാവക്കാരൻ. ഉലൂകം. ബുദ്ധിമാന്റെ വേഷംകെട്ടുന്ന മരമണ്ടൻ. കൂമൻ. കൗശികൻ. ദിവാന്ധൻ

46. Playful
– Meaning: Fond of games and amusement; lighthearted.
തമാശയായി; കളിയായി; വിനോദത്തിനായി

47. Rabbit
– Meaning: A small burrowing mammal with long ears, long hind legs, and a short tail.
മുയൽ (Muyal)

48. Tiny
– Meaning: Very small.
ചെറുതായ (Ceṟutāya)

49. Talking
– Meaning: Engaging in speech.
സംസാരിക്കുന്ന (Sansāriccunna)

50. Butterfly
Meaning: An insect with two pairs of large, typically brightly colored wings that are covered with microscopic scales.
ചിത്രശലഭം



51. Swirling
– Meaning: Move in a twisting or spiraling pattern.
ചുറ്റി തിരിയുന്ന (Cuṟṟi tiriyunna)

52. Around
– Meaning: Located or situated on every side.
ചുറ്റും (Cuṟṟuṁ)

53. Magic
– Meaning: The power of apparently influencing events by using mysterious or supernatural forces.
മായാജാലം (Māyājālaṁ)

54. Told
– Meaning: Past tense of ‘tell’; communicate information to someone.
പറഞ്ഞു (Paṟaññu)

55. Excited
– Meaning: Very enthusiastic and eager.
ആവേശപൂർണ്ണമായ (Āvēśapūrṇamāya)

56. Home
– Meaning: The place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household.
വീട്ടിൽ (Vīṭṭil)

57. Dreams
– Meaning: A series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person’s mind during sleep.
സ്വപ്നങ്ങൾ (Svapnaṅṅaḷ)

58. Wishes
– Meaning: A desire or hope for something to happen.
ആഗ്രഹങ്ങൾ (Āgrahaṅṅaḷ)

59. Came True
– Meaning: (Of a hope, wish, etc.) be realized.
സഫലമായി (Saphalamāyi)

60. Prosperity
– Meaning: The state of being successful, especially in financial or material terms.
സമൃദ്ധി (Samr̥ddhi)



61. Wonder
– Meaning: A feeling of amazement and admiration, caused by something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar.
അത്ഭുതം (Atbhutam)

62. Kindness
– Meaning: The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.
ദയ (Daya)

63. Secret
– Meaning: Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
രഹസ്യം (Rahasyam)

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The Adventures of Sammy the Squirrel

Word Pronunciation Story

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List of vocabulary:


1. Adventure: An exciting or unusual experience.
Noun സഞ്ചാരം (Sancharam)

2. Curious: Eager to learn or know something.
Adjective. ശ്രദ്ധാലുവായ. ജിജ്ഞാസുവായ. കൗതുകകരമായ. വിചിത്രമായ. അദൃഷ്ടപൂർവമായ. ജിജ്ഞാസയുള്ള. ജിജ്ഞാസയുളള. കൗതുകാവിഷ്ടമായ.

3. Legendary: Famous or well-known, especially for a long time.
Adj പുരാണപരമായ (Puranaparamaaya)

4. Grant: To give or allow something.
Verb നൽകുക (Nalkuka)

5. Acorn: The nut of an oak tree.
Noun നാമം · ഓക് വൃക്ഷത്തിന്റെ കായ് · ഓക് വൃക്ഷത്തിന്റെ കായ്ക്കകത്തു കാണുന്ന വിത്ത്

6. Backpack: A bag carried on the back.
Noun. പുറത്തു കെട്ടിത്തൂക്കിയിടാവുന്ന സഞ്ചി; മുതുകില്‍ തൂക്കുന്ന ബാഗ്‌ 

7. Scamper: To run or move quickly and lightly.
നാമം. ഓട്ടം. -. പാ. നാമം. ത്വരിതഗമനം. ക്രിയ. വിരണ്ടോടുക. നാമം. പരക്കം പാച്ചിൽ. ക്രിയ. തുള്ളിത്തുള്ളി ഓടുക.


8. Fluttering: Moving quickly and lightly.
ഫ്ലറ്ററിങ്. വിശേഷണം. തുടിക്കുന്ന. ക്രിയ. പടപടെതുടിക്കൽ · Flutter. ♪ ഫ്ലറ്റർ. നാമം. സംക്ഷോഭം. സംഭ്രമം. ക്രിയ. പതറുക. പറക്കുക.


9. Riddle: A question or statement with a hidden meaning, designed to be solved.
കടംകഥ, രഹസ്യം (Rahasyaṁ)

10. Ancient: Very old or from a long time ago.
പുരാതന (Puraathana)



11. Sparkling: Shining with bright, flickering light.
മിനുക്കുന്നത് (Minukkunathu)

12. Magical: Relating to magic; enchanting.
മായാജാലപരമായ (Maayaajaalaparamaaya)

13. Difference: A way in which two or more things are not the same.
വ്യത്യാസം (Vyathyaasam)

14. Cherishing: Holding something dear or treating it with care.
ചെറിഷിങ്. Noun നാമം. പരിപോഷണം. ചെറിഷ്. ക്രിയ. പരിപോഷിപ്പിക്കുക. വാത്സല്യ പൂർവം വളർത്തുക. പരിലാളിക്കുക. താലോലിക്കുക.

15. Joyful: Feeling or showing great happiness.
Adj സന്തോഷപരമായ


16. Fluffy: Soft and light.
മൃദുരോമമുള്ള (Mrithuromamulla)

17. Bushy: Thick and full.
പുറ്റി, പടര്‍ന്നു തഴച്ച

18. Twitch: To make a small, quick movement.
വിറപ്പിക്കുക; കോച്ചിവലിക്കുക · നാമം : noun. ഞരമ്പുകൊളുത്തല്‍

19. Excitement: A feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness.
ഉത്സാഹം (Utsaham)

20. Journey: A trip from one place to another.
യാത്ര (Yaathra)



21. Ventured: To go somewhere that is unknown or dangerous.
വെൻചർ. നാമം. ഉദ്യമം. ക്രിയ. തുനിയുക. മുതിരുക. ചെയ്യാൻ ധൈര്യപ്പെടുക. ഒരുമ്പെടുക. നാമം. ഊഹക്കച്ചവടം. സാഹസിക സംരംഭം.

22. Deeper: Further into a place or situation.
ആഴമുള്ള (Aazhammulla)

23. River: A large, flowing body of water.
നദി (Nadi)

24. Sign: A symbol or indication.
ചിഹ്നം (Chihnam)

25. Solve: To find an answer to a problem or riddle.
പരിഹരിക്കുക (Pariharikuka)

26. Heart: The central part or core of something.
ഹൃദയം (Hridayam)

27. Soul: The mind of a person.
മനസ്സ്

28. Hidden: Concealed or not visible.
മറയ്ക്കപ്പെട്ട. നിഗൂഹനം ചെയ്യപ്പെട്ട 

29. Keen: Eager or enthusiastic.
ഉത്സാഹം (Utsaham)

30. Sparkled: Shined with bright flashes of light.
മിനുക്കി (Minukki)



31. Sunlight: The light of the sun.
സൂര്യപ്രകാശം (Suryaprakasham)

32. Cheered: To shout with joy or approval.
ഉത്സാഹം (Utsaham)

33. Wish: A desire or hope for something.
ആഗ്രഹം (Aagraham)

34. Warm: Comfortable and moderately high in temperature.
ചൂടുള്ള (Choodulla)

35. Breeze: A gentle wind.
സാന്ത്വനമായ കാറ്റ് (Santhwanamaya Kaatt)

36. Glowed: Gave off a steady light.
 ഉത്സാഹം. താപം. ക്രിയ. തിളങ്ങുക. ജ്വലിക്കുക. നാമം. ജ്വലനം. ക്രിയ. എരിയുക. പ്രകാശിക്കുക

37. Wonderful: Inspiring delight or admiration.
അദ്ഭുതകരമായ (Adbhuthakaramaya)

38. Returned: Came back to a place.
മടങ്ങി (Madangi)

39. Made: Created or caused something to happen.
ചെയ്ത (Cheytha)

40. Real: True or genuine.
വാസ്തവമായ (Vaasthavamaaya)



41. Helping: Giving assistance or support.
സഹായം (Sahaayam)

42. Others: People or things distinct from oneself.
മറ്റുള്ളവർ (Mattullavar)

43. World: The earth and all its inhabitants.
ലോകം (Lokam)

44. Better: Improved or more desirable.
മികച്ച (Mikacha)

45. Special: Better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual.
പ്രത്യേക (Pratyeka)

46. Day: A period of 24 hours.
ദിവസം (Divasam)

47. Continued: Persisted or carried on.
തുടർന്ന് (Thudarndu)

48. Many: A large number of things or people.
അനേകം (Anaykam)

49. More: A greater or additional amount.
കൂടുതൽ (Kooduthal)

50. Adventures: Exciting or unusual experiences.
Adj സാഹസികകൃത്യങ്ങൾ



51. Always: At all times.
എപ്പോഴും (Eppozhum)

52. Learning: The process of acquiring knowledge or skills.
അധ്യയനം (Adhyayanam)

53. Characters: The people or animals in a story.
കഥാപാത്രങ്ങൾ (Kathaapathrangal)

54. Setting: The time and place where a story occurs.
അവസ്ഥ (Avastha)

55. Plot: The sequence of events in a story.
കഥാപരിപാടി (Kathaaparaipaadi)

56. Moral: A lesson learned from a story or experience.
ഗുണപാഠം.


57. Imagination: The ability to form new ideas or images.
സങ്കല്‍പശക്തി; ഭാവന; മനസ്സിന്റെ സര്‍ഗ്ഗശക്തി; സങ്കല്‌പശക്തി;

58. Hero: A character who is admired for bravery.
നായകൻ (Naayakan)

59. Quest: A long search for something.
തിരച്ചിൽ (Thirachil)

60. Friendship: The relationship between friends.
സുഹൃത്ത് (Suhruth)



61. Magic: The use of spells and charms to influence events.
മായാജാലം (Maayaajaalam)

62. Forest: A large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth.
കാട് (Kaadu)

63. Tree: A perennial plant with an elongated stem or trunk.
മരം (Maram)

64. Treasure: Valuable things.
സമ്പത്ത (Sampath)

65. Belief: An acceptance that something exists or is true.
വിശ്വാസം (Vishwasam)

66. Imaginative: Having a good imagination.
ഭാവനാപരമായ


67. Whimsical: Playfully quaint or fanciful.
വിനോദപരമായ (Vinodaparamaaya)

68. Challenge: A task or situation that tests one’s abilities.
പോർവിളി. വെല്ലുവിളി. സമരാഹ്വാനം. ആഹ്വാനം. 

69. Playful: Full of fun and play.
 തമാശയായി; കളിയായി; വിനോദത്തിനായി

70. Discovery: Finding something for the first time.
കണ്ടുപിടിക്കൽ. നാമം. പ്രകാശനം. കണ്ടുപിടുത്തം. ക്രിയ. പ്രത്യക്ഷമാക്കൽ. നാമം. കണ്ടുപിടിച്ച വസ്തു. കണ്ടുപിടിത്തം.



71. Bright: Giving out or reflecting a lot of light.
Adj വിശേഷണം. പ്രസന്നമായ. കുശാഗ്രബുദ്ധിയായ. ജ്വലിക്കുന്ന. നാമം. വെളിച്ചം. സമർത്ഥമായ. വിശേഷണം. പ്രകാശമുള്ള. തേജസ്വിയായ

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72. Shiny: Reflecting light, often with a smooth surface.
തിളങ്ങുന്ന. തിളക്കമുള്ള. പ്രകാശിക്കുന്ന. ശോഭയുള്ള. 

73. Cheerful: Noticeably happy and optimistic.
സന്തോഷമുള്ള (Santhoshamulla)

74. Happiness: The state of being happy.
സന്തോഷം (Santhosham)

75. Excitement: The feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness.
ഉത്സാഹം (Utsaham)

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Phrasal verbs – flash cards – Starting with E

Phrasal verbs are an integral part of English. They consist of a main verb combined with one or more particles (prepositions or adverbs) to form a new meaning. Understanding and using phrasal verbs effectively can significantly enhance your English fluency and comprehension.

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What Are Phrasal Verbs?

Phrasal verbs are combinations of words where the main verb is paired with one or more particles, such as prepositions or adverbs. These combinations create a meaning different from the original verb alone. Understanding phrasal verbs is essential because they are commonly used in both spoken and written English, and they often carry idiomatic meanings that are not immediately obvious.

Examples:

  • “Give up”: To quit or stop doing something.
    Example: “She decided to give up smoking.”
  • “Look up”: To search for information.
    Example: “I need to look up the definition of this word.”
  • “Turn off”: To deactivate or switch off.
    Example: “Please turn off the lights when you leave.”

Why Are Phrasal Verbs Important?

  1. Common Usage: They are frequently used in everyday English, making them crucial for understanding and communication.
  2. Idiomatic Meanings: Phrasal verbs often have meanings that differ from the individual words, adding nuance and depth to the language.
  3. Natural Expression: Mastery of phrasal verbs helps in sounding more fluent and natural in English.

How to Learn Phrasal Verbs:

  1. Contextual Learning: Read and listen to English content where phrasal verbs are used in context.
  2. Practice: Use flashcards, quizzes, and exercises to practice and reinforce your understanding.
  3. Engage with Native Speakers: Interaction with native speakers helps in grasping the practical use and nuances of phrasal verbs.

Phrasal verbs are a vital part of English vocabulary and mastering them can significantly improve your fluency and comprehension.

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Phrasal verbs


Phrasal Verbs: A Comprehensive Guide

Introduction

Phrasal verbs are an integral part of English. They consist of a main verb combined with one or more particles (prepositions or adverbs) to form a new meaning. Understanding and using phrasal verbs effectively can significantly enhance your English fluency and comprehension.

1. Definition of Phrasal Verbs

Phrasal Verbs are expressions that combine a verb with a preposition or an adverb to create a meaning that is different from the verb’s original meaning.

Example:

  • Look up: To search for information (e.g., I need to look up that word.)
  • Turn off: To deactivate something (e.g., Please turn off the lights.)

2. Types of Phrasal Ververbs

a. Transitive Phrasal Verbs

Definition: Transitive phrasal verbs require an object. The object can either be placed between the verb and the particle or after the particle.

Examples:

Phrasal VerbMeaningExample Sentences
Put offTo postponeThey put off the meeting. / They put the meeting off.
Turn onTo activateShe turned on the TV. / She turned the TV on.
Give upTo quitHe gave up smoking.
Pick upTo collectI’ll pick up the package. / I’ll pick the package up.
Take offTo remove or riseShe took off her shoes. / She took her shoes off.

b. Intransitive Phrasal Verbs

Definition: Intransitive phrasal verbs do not require an object. The meaning is complete without an object.

Examples:

Phrasal VerbMeaningExample Sentences
Come overTo visitWhy don’t you come over for dinner?
Break downTo stop functioningThe car broke down on the highway.
Wake upTo stop sleepingI wake up early every day.
Get alongTo have a good relationshipThey get along well.
Run intoTo meet unexpectedlyI ran into an old friend.

c. Separable Phrasal Verbs

Definition: Separable phrasal verbs allow the object to be placed between the verb and the particle or after the particle.

Examples:

Phrasal VerbMeaningExample Sentences
Take outTo removePlease take out the trash. / Please take the trash out.
Call offTo cancelThe event was called off.
Bring upTo mentionShe brought up a new topic.
Put awayTo store or organizeHe put away the groceries. / He put the groceries away.
Show upTo arriveShe showed up late.

d. Inseparable Phrasal Verbs

Definition: Inseparable phrasal verbs do not allow the object to come between the verb and the particle. The object must follow the entire phrasal verb.

Examples:

Phrasal VerbMeaningExample Sentences
Get byTo manage or surviveWe can get by with what we have.
Run intoTo meet unexpectedlyI ran into an old friend.
Look forward toTo anticipate with pleasureI look forward to the vacation.
Give inTo stop resistingShe finally gave in to the demands.
Come up withTo invent or produceThey came up with a new solution.

3. Common Phrasal Verbs and Their Meanings

a. Common Phrasal Verbs with “Get”

Phrasal VerbMeaningExample Sentences
Get alongTo have a good relationshipThey get along well.
Get byTo manage or surviveWe can get by with what we have.
Get overTo recover fromShe got over the flu quickly.
Get onTo progress or have a good relationshipHow are you getting on with your new job?

b. Common Phrasal Verbs with “Put”

Phrasal VerbMeaningExample Sentences
Put offTo postponeThey put off the meeting.
Put up withTo tolerateShe can’t put up with his behavior.
Put outTo extinguishHe put out the fire.
Put togetherTo assembleThey put together a plan.

c. Common Phrasal Verbs with “Take”

Phrasal VerbMeaningExample Sentences
Take offTo remove or riseThe plane took off.
Take upTo start a new hobby or activityHe took up painting.
Take afterTo resemble a family memberShe takes after her mother.

4. How to Learn and Practice Phrasal Verbs

1. Contextual Learning: Practice phrasal verbs in context by reading sentences and paragraphs where they are used. This helps in understanding their meanings and usage.

2. Flashcards: Play flashcards with the phrasal verb on one side and its meaning and an example sentence on the other side.

3. Exercises: Complete exercises and quizzes focused on phrasal verbs to reinforce learning and test your understanding.

4. Conversations: Use phrasal verbs in conversations and writing to become more comfortable with their use and meanings.

5. Exercises and Practice

Fill in the Blanks: Complete the sentences with the correct phrasal verb.

  1. She __ the project because she was too tired. (put off, look up)
  2. They __ the cake before serving it. (took out, took up)

Match the Phrasal Verbs: Match the phrasal verb with its meaning.

  1. Give in – a. To stop resisting
  2. Break up – b. To end a relationship
  3. Bring up – c. To mention or introduce a topic

Answers:

  1. Put off
  2. Take out
  3. Give in – a
    Break up – b
    Bring up – c

Conclusion

Phrasal verbs are a fundamental aspect of English that enrich communication by adding nuance and variety. Mastering them enhances your ability to understand and use English naturally and effectively. Regular practice and usage will improve your familiarity and comfort with phrasal verbs.


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