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The Settlement's Mysterious Past

Dr. Rahman was an archaeologist who researched ancient settlements. He decided to undertake a historical site where previously no one had worked. The site was in a remote territory and going there was very challenging. He regularly visited there with his team and discovered something new each time. Apparently, this settlement was thousands of years old and had quite a large population. Among the scattered ruins they found traces of photographs and ancient documents. One day they discovered a mysterious chamber where possessions of ancient inhabitants were preserved. Ironically, the place that had been in isolation for so long became their biggest discovery. In the chamber, a wheelchair-like ancient mobility device was found which proved that people of that time were very caring. This finding was unexpected and inevitably more research would be needed on it. Through diplomatic channels, they received funding and permission from the government. Nonetheless, working was difficult because the site was very remote and weather conditions were unpredictable. The research team carefully documented each possession and took photographs of them. They realized that the people of this settlement were very advanced for their time. This expedition became the most important work of Dr. Rahman's career. He published a paper where he presented details of this historical settlement. His research received recognition in the international community and many became interested in visiting this site.

Emoji	Word	Images	Past	Past Participle	Third Person Singular	Gerund	Meaning	Example Sentence	Example Expression	Example Expression Meaning	Synonyms	Antonyms	Collocations

#0 👀 ••••••	Apparently /əˈperəntli/ adverb ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	seemingly; as far as one knows or can see; clearly; evidently ••••••	Apparently, the meeting has been postponed to next week. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	seemingly, evidently, clearly, obviously ••••••	actually, really, truly, certainly ••••••	apparently not, apparently so, quite apparently ••••••
#0 🕊️ ••••••	diplomatic /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	Concerning diplomacy; having or showing skill in dealing with people in a sensitive and effective way. ••••••	She gave a diplomatic response to avoid offending anyone. ••••••	diplomatic immunity ••••••	A privilege that exempts diplomats from certain laws in the host country. ••••••	tactful, courteous, strategic, conciliatory, discreet ••••••	tactless, blunt, rude ••••••	diplomatic relations, diplomatic mission, diplomatic language ••••••
#0 🧭 ••••••	expedition /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃən/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a journey made for a particular purpose, often exploration or research ••••••	They went on a scientific expedition to the Arctic. ••••••	an expedition into ••••••	a journey or venture into a place or subject ••••••	journey, voyage, mission, trip, exploration ••••••	stay, rest, settlement ••••••	scientific expedition, military expedition, polar expedition, expedition leader ••••••
#0 📜 ••••••	historical /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	Related to history or past events. ••••••	The museum has a large collection of historical documents. ••••••	historical record ••••••	An account of past events ••••••	past, archival, recorded, ancient, traditional ••••••	modern, contemporary, current ••••••	historical documents, historical records, historical evidence, historical site ••••••
#0 ☠️ ••••••	inevitable /ɪnˈɛvɪtəbl/ adjective ••••••	••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	Certain to happen; unavoidable. ••••••	Death is inevitable for all living beings. ••••••	the inevitable result ••••••	The certain outcome of an action or situation. ••••••	unavoidable, certain, destined, fated ••••••	avoidable, uncertain ••••••	inevitable consequence, inevitable result, inevitable conflict ••••••
#0 🏠 ••••••	inhabitant /ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a person or animal that lives in a particular place ••••••	The inhabitants of the village rely on farming for their livelihood. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	resident, dweller, occupant, native ••••••	visitor, foreigner ••••••	local inhabitants, native inhabitants, city inhabitants, rural inhabitants ••••••
#0 😏 ••••••	ironically /aɪˈrɒnɪkli/ adverb ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	in a way that is contrary to what is expected or intended ••••••	Ironically, the fire station burned down. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	sarcastically, paradoxically, unexpectedly, amusingly ••••••	literally, seriously ••••••	ironically enough, say ironically, ironically true ••••••
#0 🧍‍♂️ ••••••	isolation /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	the state of being separated from others; solitude or detachment ••••••	He lived in complete isolation after his retirement. ••••••	in isolation ••••••	alone or without contact with others ••••••	seclusion, loneliness, separation, detachment, solitude ••••••	connection, inclusion, community ••••••	social isolation, in isolation, complete isolation ••••••
#0 🕵️‍♂️ ••••••	mysterious /mɪˈstɪəriəs/ adjective ••••••	••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify ••••••	The island is surrounded by a mysterious fog. ••••••	mysterious ways ••••••	unexpected or unexplainable methods or actions ••••••	enigmatic, secretive, puzzling, cryptic, obscure ••••••	clear, obvious ••••••	mysterious stranger, mysterious disappearance, mysterious events ••••••
#0 🌧️➡️🏞️ ••••••	nonetheless /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/ adverb ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	in spite of that; nevertheless ••••••	It was raining, but nonetheless, they went hiking. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	nevertheless, however, still, yet ••••••	therefore, hence ••••••	nonetheless important, nonetheless true, nonetheless, despite that ••••••
#0 📸 ••••••	photograph /ˈfəʊtəɡrɑːf/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a picture made using a camera ••••••	She took a photograph of the sunset. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	picture, snapshot, photo, image ••••••	blurry, unrecognizable ••••••	take a photograph, snap a photograph, old photograph ••••••
#0 👥 ••••••	Population /ˌpɑːp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ noun ••••••	••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	the number of people living in a particular area; all the inhabitants of a particular place ••••••	The population of this city has grown rapidly in recent years. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	inhabitants, residents, citizens, people ••••••	depopulation, evacuation ••••••	population growth, population density, aging population, urban population ••••••
#0 📦 ••••••	possession /pəˈzɛʃən/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	The state of owning, controlling, or holding something. ••••••	The ring was her most valuable possession. ••••••	in possession of ••••••	having something in one's ownership or control ••••••	ownership, control, property, asset, holding ••••••	loss, absence, dispossession ••••••	valuable possession, personal possession, in possession of, lose possession ••••••
#0 ⏳ ••••••	previously /ˈpriːviəsli/ adverb ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	at an earlier time or before now ••••••	She had previously worked at a bank before starting her own business. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	formerly, earlier, before ••••••	currently, presently ••••••	previously stated, previously mentioned, previously worked ••••••
#0 🔄 ••••••	regularly /ˈrɛɡjələrli/ adverb ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	at regular intervals; in a regular manner ••••••	She exercises regularly to stay healthy. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	consistently, frequently, habitually, routinely ••••••	irregularly, infrequently ••••••	regularly scheduled, meet regularly, eat regularly, exercise regularly ••••••
#0 🌪️ ••••••	scattered /ˈskætərd/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	Spread irregularly or widely in different directions. ••••••	The toys were scattered all over the floor. ••••••	scattered thoughts ••••••	Disorganized or unfocused thinking. ••••••	dispersed, spread, messy, disorganized ••••••	gathered, organized, collected ••••••	scattered papers, scattered clouds, scattered across, scattered everywhere ••••••
#0 🏘️ ••••••	Settlement /ˈset.əl.mənt/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a place where people establish a community; an agreement that ends a dispute ••••••	The early settlement was built near the river for easy access to water. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	colony, community, village, agreement ••••••	departure, evacuation, conflict, dispute ••••••	early settlement, peaceful settlement, reach a settlement ••••••
#0 🏞️ ••••••	territory /ˈtɛrɪˌtɔːri/ noun ••••••	••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler, government, or state. ••••••	The bird fiercely defended its territory. ••••••	uncharted territory ••••••	An unfamiliar or unexplored area or situation. ••••••	region, area, domain, land, zone ••••••	sky, sea ••••••	foreign territory, occupied territory, disputed territory ••••••
#0 🛠️ ••••••	undertake /ˌʌndərˈteɪk/ verb ••••••	••••••	undertook ••••••	undertaken ••••••	undertakes ••••••	undertaking ••••••	To agree to do or begin to do something important or difficult. ••••••	She undertook the responsibility of organizing the event. ••••••	undertake a mission ••••••	to take responsibility for an important task ••••••	assume, accept, commit, embark ••••••	refuse, reject ••••••	undertake responsibility, undertake a task, undertake a journey ••••••
#0 ♿ ••••••	wheelchair /ˈwiːltʃeər/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a chair with wheels, used by people who cannot walk easily or at all ••••••	The hospital provided a wheelchair for the injured patient. ••••••	confined to a wheelchair ••••••	unable to walk and dependent on a wheelchair for mobility ••••••	mobility chair, rolling chair, chair on wheels, medical chair ••••••	walker, crutches ••••••	wheelchair user, electric wheelchair, wheelchair access, wheelchair ramp ••••••

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