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Monday 16 November 2020

English (Compulsory) For Class IX - Unit 3 - Education And Careers - Words / Meanings and Summary

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Chasing Dreams

Words / Meanings and Summary


S.NO. WordsMeanings
1.AchievedAttained, reach
2.AddressingSpeak to, talk to
3.AffordBear (the expenses of )
4.AirThe mixture of gases that all living things breathe.
5.AnnouncedDeclare
6.AshamedEmbarrassed or guilty
7.BackdropBackground
8.BeamingWide and happy
9.Bed of rosesComfortable or easy situation
10.BettermentImprovement
11.BlessedDivinely favoured, Fortunate
12.BorePast tense of bear
13.BornePast participle of bear, Put up with.
14.CastThrow
15.CharpoyA light bedstead or A traditional woven bed used across South Asia.
16.CollapseHaving fallen down or given way, To sit or lie down and relax, especially after working hard, etc.
17.CommentedExpressed an opinion
18.ConversationTalk or discussion
19.CoupletA pair of successive lines of verse
20.CourtyardAn unroofed area of a house.
21.DraggedPull along forcefully
22.EmotionsStrong feelings
23.ExclaimedCried out suddenly in surprise
24.ExpensesCharges, Cost, Price
25.ExtremelyTo a very great degree
26.Fertile High-yielding, fruitful
27.FinanceMoney matters
28.FulfillAchieve, Accomplish
29.GratefulFeeling thankful for something.
30.HardshipDifficulties
31.HostedOrganised an event, Act as host at
32.HygieneKeeping oneself and surroundings clean
33.ImpressiveAmazing-inspiring, Worth admiring.
34.In spite ofInstead of, Despite
35.InterruptBroken off, discontinuous
36.LazilyIn a slow and relaxed way
37.LushGrowing luxuriantly
38.MoonlitLit by the moon
39.NearbyClose, Not far away
40.NeighbourhoodArea or people around us
41.NoticedObserve
42.ObligatoryCompulsory
43.PolitelyIn a respectful manner
44.PortrayedRepresented, Described
45.PreoccupiedEngrossed in thought, Not paying attention because thinking or worrying about something else.
45.QuoteRepeat or copy out
46.realizeBecome fully aware of, To make one's dreams, ideas, plans, etc. happen
47.ReluctantlyIn an unwilling and hesitant way, Unwilling, therefore slow to act, agree, etc.
48.Rolled downTo move down
49.SeminarA conference
50.ShabbyIn poor condition, In poor condition through much use or being badly cared for.
51.SiblingsBrothers or sisters
52.SidelongSideways
53.SimultaneouslyAt the same time
54.SuggestionAdvice
55.UpsetWorry, disappoint
56.weatheredWorn, stained, Brown, rough and lined or damaged skin because one has spent a lot of time outside in the sun and wind.
57.WipedClean or Rub



Summary


This is the story of a boy, Jameel, who belongs to a poor family, and his sister Sara. One night, when Jameel's father found his upset, he told his family that he was worried about his future despite passing the exam because there was no college in their village or in the surrounding village. Jameel dreamed of becoming a doctor and opening a hospital in the village, while his sister also dreamed of becoming a doctor. An old friend of his family, Aunt Sadori, was also there and listened their whole converation. She than offered them to stay with her in the city so that the two siblings could continue their education.
Her father allowed Jameel but did not allow Sara because of the expenses, so his brother Khalid encouraged the father not to worry about the expenses. The two siblings went to the city for study to fulfill their dream, which was not a bed of roses. Both brother and sister worked very hard, first they passed college and then in medical college. They give tuition to children to cover their expenses and endure many hardships. Their family also faces many difficulties in fulfilling their dreams and had to sold their fertile land to pay their fourth year fees.
After 12 years of hard work, Jameel builds a hospital in the village, which benefits his village and the surrounding villages. His sister also helped him in his work as a doctor and she also worked on the health and hygiene for the village women. Seeing his dreams come true, Jameel was thankful to God and considers himself blessed.

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