When Scott goes exploring in a dark cave and gets stuck hanging on a rope with no light, he has to use his imagination to find a way out.
Level: Advanced
Accent: United States (Ohio)
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5 words and expressions in today's story:
- CAVING / SPELUNKING (CAVER/SPELUNKER): Exploring caves as an adventure activity. A caver or spelunker is someone who enjoys this, often with helmets and lights for safety.
Examples: "The spelunker explored deep caves, amazed by the rocks." or "Caving is fun for people who like discovering new places."
- TO GET DRENCHED: To get completely wet, usually from rain or water.
Examples: "We got drenched in the rain, running for cover." or "The kids got drenched playing in the water."
- SLACK VS TAUT: Slack means loose, while taut means tight.
Examples: "Check the rope is taut before climbing." or "He adjusted the slack in the rope for better climbing."
- TO NOT SAY SOMETHING LIGHTLY: To say something seriously, not casually.
Examples: "I don't say this lightly, but we need to change." or "She didn't say it lightly when apologizing."
- TANGLED VS UNTANGLED: Tangled means twisted, while untangled means straightened out.
Examples: "The wires were tangled and hard to fix." or "She untangled the knots in the necklace."
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