COMMON WORD STORY 27 WHAT DOROTHY DID IN OZ This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: RAINBOW INFORMER YELLOW CONSTANT MICE GAFFER CANAANITE NAKED RADIATION SONNET LINGER INCOORDINATION ECCENTRIC DENY TURKEY SEMOLINA JAPAN LUSTY EUTHANASIA CHURCH Here is my story: When Dorothy went over the rainbow, she started a constant quest on the yellow brick road. She fell into an eccentric weird world where mice and turkeys talked - odder than Japan. She did not linger, but moved toward the Emerald City to see the Wizard of Oz. An informer had described him as a lusty capable man. He turned out to be a gaffer and denied he could help Dorothy but later thought of something. When Dorothy went through the skies, she started a continuous journey on the yellow brick road. She fell into an odd strange world where mice and birds talked - more peculiar than Japan. She did not stay in one place long, but moved straight to the Emerald City to see the Wizard of Oz. A person had pictured him as an active effective man. He turned out to be an old blunderer and said he could not help Dorothy but later thought of something.

COMMON WORD STORY 35 VOCABULARY HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: INSOLVENT INTERPERSONAL IMPLICATE MISBECOMING PERMIT LEVER CLANDESTINE TARPAULIN DYSFUNCTION SATYR HYSSOP PROSAIC FERRET MAGGOT IRRADICABLE LATTICE CARE MOTORCYCLE PILASTER CLAM Here is my story: When his motorcycle dealership became insolvent, the owner tried to ferret out the reasons for his failure. He found in himself traits unbecoming dealing with the public; implicated in his dysfunction; things as prosaic as not permitting people to talk first. He concluded his faults were not irradicable and with care he could succeed. When his car dealership became bankrupt, the owner tried to search out the reasons for his failure. He found in himself habits unsuited for dealing with the public; involved in his inability; things as ordinary as not letting people talk first. He resolved his faults were not unchangeable and with care he could succeed. FINAL THOUGHTS: Try to make your own stories with lists of words. It is a writer’s exercise.

VOCABULARY - COMMON WORD STORY 34 TOWNSTONE THE TOWN THAT WOULD NOT DIE This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAM REEVE HIGHLIGHT CRAWL BARITONE ALL POULTICE EPHAH CYST BOP DIZZY RIME HUSBANDRY BEAK FLAPJACK BAGEL HALL WHENCE GRIT SYNAESTHESIA Here is my story: Tombstone is a town in Arizona whence came all the grit of the cowboy days. Scene of the fight at the OK corral. A highlight is the opera house, a hall where baritones once sang. In the saloon, dizzy cowboys crawled after being bopped in the head. In the canteen, flapjacks where flipped and a bun, the ancestor of today’s bagel was made. Tombstone is a town in Arizona where all the grit of the cowboy days came. Place of the fight at the OK corral. A main feature is the opera house, a hall where opera singers once sang. In the saloon, woozy cowboys went on their knees after being hit in the head. In the kitchen shack, flapjacks where turned and a bun, the predecessor of today’s bagel was made. FINAL THOUGHTS: See if you can made another story with the same word list.

COMMON WORD STORY 30 OFF TO THE PRISON This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: MAMMOGRAM CONNING TOWER PILFER SPELL FINERY APPORTION BOURGEOIS THENCE BUTT LURCH WHITEOUT SCRAPE ZYGOTE COMPLY IMPI FECUND CARDIOVASCULAR METER FORESTER DIALOGUE Here is my story: The conning tower of the prison cast a weird spell over the landscape. Each guard was apportioned a sector of the wall to watch. The spotlight lurched around. The prisoners comply with rules without a scrap of dignity. If you impinge on the laws, pilfer anything, you will find yourself in front of a judge in his finery and thence to this place. The observation tower of the prison had a strange effect on the scene. Each guard was assigned a part of the wall to watch. The spotlight bumped around. The prisoners follow the rules without a bit of self-respect. If you break the law - steal anything, you will find yourself in front of a judge in his nice clothes and then off to this place. FINAL THOUGHTS: Try this exercise.

VOCABULARY - COMMON WORD STORY 31 THE THEORY OF TIME This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: HOROLOGY BROGUE ACHROMATIC IMPLANT PROSPECT INTERLARD COLANDER RIP CONDOM CAPRICCIO SLEAZY MONSIGNOR THEORY SHRED DECIDUOUS IVY ADRENALINE RATLINE WOVE Here is my story: Horology is woven into today's society. It's like a clock is implanted in our brains. However; ancient people made do without a shred of modern time-keeping. They kept time by observing the growing ivy or the fall of deciduous leaves. The prospect of no clocks would rip society, leaving it bland and achromatic. Time keeping is imbedded into today's society. It's like a clock is part of our brains. However; anciet people made without even a bit of modern time keeping. They kept time by looking at growing plants or the fall of tree leaves. The idea of no clocks would tear society, leaving it bland and colorless. FINAL THOUGHTS: This is an enjoyable thing to do; writing a story and then rephrasing it.

Common Word Story 12 Howard Carter Finds King Tut Here is my writing exercise: I have collected a list of 17000 words. I then have randomly picked twenty words from it. Out of these I have written a story with at least ten words from that list. It’s a fun writing exercise you should try. Here is the twenty word list: moment quest embark gin rubby sandbox price despair kook teach prior chaplain recur occident panoply legislate cine filligree panache omnipresent My story: After WW1, the Egyptians legislated approval for occidentals to resume the quest for King Tut’s tomb. So, Carter embarked on his prior digging in the sandbox which was the Valley of the Kings. It was at a heavy price and as failure recurred, his sponsor Lord Canarvan began to dispair. Then came that cine moment. The tomb was found with the full panoply of a pharaoh. Golden filigree was omnipresent, giving panache to the grave goods. After WW1, the Egyptians voted to OK Westeners to re-start the search for King Tut’s tomb. So, Carter went back to his former digs in the dusty playpen which was the Valley of the Kings. It was very expensive work and as the former failure continued again, his backer Lord Canovan started to have doubts. Then came that cinamatic event. The tomb was found with a full set of burial gear of a pharaoh. Golden coverings were everywhere giving the grave goods an impressive appearance.

COMMON WORD STORY 28 A SUPERMAN COMIC BOOK This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: SATISFY BEHAVIOR INSECTAVOR SHRILL SUPERMAN HERITAGE HOPPER RUBELLA SEROLOGY SAVOIR FAIRE TABLEAU DEFUNCT SCRIPTURE PARATAXIS PATERNAL AGOG TEREPIDATION ENTITY MINT TUDOR Here is my story: A shrill auction was held for a mint Superman comic book. The now defunct story was about an entity from another world doing super-human behaviors. He satisfied the definition of a super hero, leaving a generation agog with a heritage of crime fighting, giving bad guys trepidation. Noisy bidding took place for a brand-new looking Superman comic book. The now discontinued story was about a being from another world, doing very strong deeds. He filled the bill as a super hero, leaving a generation in awe with a memory of crime fighting, giving fear to the bad guys. FINAL THOUGHTS: Included with this story is a 17,000 word list of common words. Well, not really common, just every word I thought should be on a list of English words. I focused on word families to cut down on the number of entries, so I listed government not governmental, etc. I have seen a few such common word lists; some were a joke, some lacked depth and inclusiveness. My list is very personal to me, as I included only words I have seen used myself. As I have dabbed in a few fields of study, it is bigger without being tiresome. This list is interesting in itself. Look at it and see if I missed and important words.

COMMON WORD STORY 22 WHY COOKING IS GREAT This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: VENERABLE LAYER SCALLOP COLORATURA MORALE BLOWSY KNEAD KNOW LIVELIHOOD ENJOY NECROPHILIA AXLE BERATE PALM CONVERT VULNERABLE DISENGAGE PEPPERMINT DEMOCRAT VETERINARY Here is my story: Cooking is a venerable art. There is a lot to know and enjoy. Those that disengage and berate it, become converts if given some education. Kneading scallops with breadcrumbs provides a easy enjoyable meal. Chef is a nice livelihood; not vunerable to the whims of the stock market. A country with good food available to all is a democratic society. b Cooking is an ancient art. There is plenty to find out about and like. Those that are estranged and say bad things about it, come over if given some training. Drudging shrimp with breadcrumbs gives a quick good meal. Head cook is a nice job; safe from the quirks of the sock market. A country with good food for all is a place with empowered people.

Common word Story 11 The First American Flag This story is made of ten words chosen at random from my 17,000 word list of common words. Down load the full list. I picked ten words from this list: thimble inaugurate corvette influenza scalp subsidy endeavor spoon genre malpractice taco proscribe alteration horrific choctaw gasoline wok cloche kineoscope fiduciary Some of these words are not common but are included in my list because I’ve heard them. My story: As Americans endeavored to inaugurate the nation during the revolutionary war, a fiduciary agreement was made with Betsy Ross, an unassuming Philidelphia Lady. She received a small subsidy to use her thimble and thread in the genre of flag making. This was done in secret because it was proscribed by the British. During a horrific influenza, she used wok-like pots to mix the colors by hand with spoons. The U.S. flag has had 27 alteration since then as stars were added for the admission of new states. As American strove to start a new nation during the American Revolution, a relationship of trust was agreed upon with Betsy Ross, an ordinary looking Philidelphia lady. She received a small salary and used her sowing implements and thread in the art of flag making. This was done in secret because it was outlawed by the British. During a horrible epidemic, she used broad pots to mix the colors with spoons. The U.S. flag has had 27 changes since then as stars were added for the admission of new states.

Common Word Story 10 A Sad Ending This story is made from randomly chosen common words. I have picked ten words from this list: (see if you can also make a story) win defibrilate disheveled literary slum ogle didact arraign pastel pyrite debilitate rubberneck set-aside egregious poet probity cricket lascivious mugwug awesome My Story: Muhamud Ali had an awesome career with many wins. He was a poet of movement and films of his fights are didactic material for today’s boxers. However; he did not set-aside funds for his retirement. When he became disabled, egregious things happened to him. He became a disheaveled ruin, people ogled at in the slum. Many evil lascivious people took advantage of him. Muhamad Ali had a great career with many wins. He was a master of movement and films of his fights are training material for today’s boxers. However; he did not put away funds for his retirement. When he became a cripple, horrid things happened to him. He became a crumpled mess, people stared at in the getto. Many evil lustful people took advantage of him. Please review this story and view the whole common word list.

Common Word Story 8 The English Empire After World War Two This story is made from randomly chosen common words. I have picked ten words from this list: (see if you can also make a story) I have included the full 17,000 word list of English words. relief claw Judism viceroy flounder flowery ghee relief eschatology otolith behead lepton defenestrate incontinent essay colloquial perambulate glutenous genial firmament My Story: After ww2 the empire foundered. The natives in the colonies clawed for independence. Viceroys were beheaded and defenestrated. It was a relief when genial agreements were made for places to leave the empire. Flowery essays were written to make the process look better. After ww2 the empire stumbled. The natives in the colonies fought for independence Representatives of the crown had their heads cut off and were thrown out of windows. It was unburdening when friendly agreements were made for places to leave the empire. High sounding texts have been written to make the process look better.

COMMON WORD STORY 18 ARAB STEEL CONQUERS This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: PRINCIPAL AREOLA CROW MACKINAW SPLINT REBUT PRITHEE COLLIER RIGID MODAL FIGHT SUBVERSION DAMASCUS EMISSION TRAMPLE GOVERNOR DOGTAG VIVACIOUS CANDID DUFFER Here is my story: The governor of Damascus crowed in a candid interview. He rebutted claims that the reconquest of the crusader kingdoms was by subversion and treachery. He said the fight to trample those areas was principally due to the quality of Damascus steel. Arab colliers and metalergists produced a sword with the right combination of rigidity and flexibility. It splintered inferior blades ruined by emissions from substandard coal and metal. It allowed for a vivacious response againt foreign intrusions. The mayor of Damascus boasted in a frank statement. He refuted claims that the retaking of the crusader kingdoms was by stealth and treason. He said the fight to beat those areas was mainly due to the superiority of Damascus steel. Arab coal miners and metal specialists produced a sword with the right mix of bendability and strength. It shattered lesser blades spoiled by impurities from bad coal and ore. It made possible a lively reaction to invasions. Concluding Thoughts: See the full list of 17,000 words.

COMMON WORD STORY 23 WHAT WAS WORLD WAR TWO LIKE This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: ARID SPITAL ETHER ENMITY MANDATORY YANG AMORAL POSITRON AMBULANCE UNDUE BARD CHEAPSKATE ZOO CONN STEREOTYPE DEFICIT FREEDOM GUT LASSO BREECH Here is my story: Some people say the bombing of Nazi Germany in WW2 was amoral, an undue show of violence. However; during the time, the enmity caused by the war gave people complete freedom to fight. It was mandatory; being a pacifist was a breech of mores. So, American bombers flew way up in the ether where no bird could go. The stereotype was the crews had guts, but they were scared, with dry mouths with hardly any spital. Ambulances waited for the inevitable casualties. Some people say the bombing of Nazi Germany in WW2 was unconscionable, an unreasonable show of violence. However; during the time, the hatred caused by the war gave complete freedom to fight. It was required; being against the war was against the norms. So, American bombers flew way up in the stratosphere where no bird could go. The stardard image was crews were brave, but they were afraid, with dry mouths with hardly any spit. Medics waited for the unavoidably injured. Final Thoughts: Writing these stories is a good exercise. Try it with the included list of 17000 common words.

COMMON WORD STORY 14 Howard Carter Finds King Tut This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: 1.hoax 2.valley 3.catacomb 4.quixotic 5.as 6.luminary 7.autogenous 8.condominium 9.recipe 10.April 11.treatise 12.oeuvre 13.architrave 14.garter 15.onto 16.zinnia 17.ellipsis 18.pagoda 19.er satz 20.hamburger My Story: Howard Carter had a quixotic quest to find King Tut. He searched through empty dusty Egyptian catacombs, following every real lead and hoaxes. But this was recipe for poverty. As an impoverished archaeologist, he lived in a broken down condominium and ate er satz hamburger. Then in April 1922,he found the tomb of King Tut, rocketing him onto the list of luminaries. His massive treatise on the discovery of the tomb became his famous oeuvre. Howard carter had a romantic search to find King Tut. He looked through empty dusty Egyptian underground chambers, following every real and fake lead. But this was a formula for poverty. As a penniless archaeologist, he lived in a broken down row house and ate imitation hamburger. Then in spring 1922, he found King Tut, rocketing him onto the list of the famous. His massive volume on the discovery of the tomb became his life’s work.

COMMON WORD STORY 21 HOW A LANDMARK WAS LOST This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: SERVICE NEURASTHENIA VAUDEVILLE TENTATIVE WET SUIT ACERBIC DROP DIVULGE PARTAKE NIGHTCAP MOON CONJUNCTIVITIS FACADE IRISH BEAVER NEAP HUNGARIAN GROUP PRAETOR INNARDS Here is my story: The City of Boston did not divulge its tentative plan to knock down the long closed vaudeville theather from the 1920’s. It wrote it would be a service to the downtown area by freeing up space. They had been met by acerbic resistance from local groups of descendants of Irish and Hungarian immigrants who had worked there. The City said it had dropped the plan, then during a full moon, they sent wreckers to rip out the theater’s innards and tear down the facade. The City oproposed plan of Boston did not reveal its proposed plan to remove the long closed live playhouse theater from the 1920’s. It wrote be a help to the city center by making more space available. They had been met by acidic opposition from local groups of relatives of Irish and Hungarian people who had come to America who worked there. The City said it was not going to go forward, then during a full moon, they sent in the demolishers to tear out the theater’s insides and pull down its front.

COMMON WORD STORY 20 WHAT THE SAINTS DID IN ROME This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: FALL AFLUTTER GAGGLE TITULAR TANDEM FURLOUGH EVOCATION WHOLESALE HAGIOLOGY FUNDUS PRESIDIO PLENTY REPATRIATE ANNEX AGGRANDIZE CREDENZA LANDLORD OBTRUDE CRUCIFY MUUMUU Here is my story: In the old presidio annex is a chapel. It's aisles are obtruded with plenty of statues and monuments to saints. In the corner, is a gaggle of wholesome looking brothers who worked in tandem in ancient Rome, aiding the poor. Their hagiology sets the pious heart aflutter with the evocation of a life filled to the brim with suffering and triumph. They were aggrandized by the final honor of being crucified for the faith. In the old Spanish fort is a side chapel. It's passages are cluttered with a lot of statues and plaques to saints. In the corner, is a group of pure looking brothers who worked shoulder to shoulder in ancient Rome, helping the poor. Their religious story inspires the holy heart with echoes of a life chock full of pain and victory. They were lifted up by the final honor of being nailed to a cross for the faith. Concluding Thoughts: This is a way to work with words. The translation into other words especially , gets you thinking. Look at the full list of 17,000 words.

COMMON WORD STORY THE VATICAN This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: neurotoxin papalumbug patsy humeral syncline humbug orange melancholic blueberry angle iron zodiac manhandle blunder definition transsexual gorgeous stun chimpanzee bowling langniappe Here is my story: The idea that the papal court by definition was full of pious pansies is meer humbug. The Vatican is stunningly gorgeous with mosaics of zodiacs and other artwork. They have their own zoo with chimpanzees, a bowling alley, even a movie theater. In the past, they had their own army and manhandled people they did not like. A former pope’s blunder was eatting blueberries and oranges poisoned with neurotoxins by assassins. He became melancholic and irrational. the notion that the papal court by nature was full of holy weaklings is nonsense. The Vatican is incredibly beautiful with inlays of the star signs and other paintings. They have a zoo with apes, bowling lanes, even a film viewing complex. In the past, they had their own army that ruffed up people they didn’t like. A past pope’s mistake was to eat fruit tainted bt enemies with mind killing substances. He got sad and crazy. Concluding Thoughts: This is a good activity for several reasons: It gets you to learn or review words you haven’t seen for a while - gets you cracking opened a dictionary. The mind can build to what it is called to do. Writing a story may seem impossible with a certain collection of words but you can do it! Start small, see what words go together, make sentences. See if you can improve my story. I find a story suggests itself from what I have been thinking about.

COMMON WORD STORY 19 ENGLAND WINS THE ALASKAN RACE This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words.gland From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: CUP TOGGLE VITUPERATION CLOVERLEAF SNATCH CASULTY REJOINDER NORM DEICE PEMMICAN VILLA BOULEVARD IMMINENT EMBLAZON CONE TRADE HERMETIC OBLONG INAUGURATE DITTO Here is my story: The oblong gold cup trophy for the Alaskan race as snatched by the English team in 2010. Their sled deiced and emblazoned with the Union Jack stood ready for the imminent starting gun. As was the norm, the start was down a broad boulevard next to the villa of the mayor. The team had rations of pemmican and first aid gear for any casualties. Their win inaugurated a string of victories for England. The slender gold bowl trophy for the Alaskan race as grabbed by the English team in 2010. Their sled warmed up and decorated with the English flag stood ready for the soon to be start. As usual, the start was down a wide road next to the governor’s mansion. The team had dry food and first aid equipment for and injuries. Their win strted a row of victories for England.

COMMON WORD STORY 15 PEOPLE WITH DIGNITY This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: TRUISM PTARMIGAN VISOR BLATHER PEACOCK DIGNITY POPLIN HORSE BRIDAL SMELL DAUGHTER LAUGHTER PROPANE PION QUITTANCE DOGE NITHER FRUMP SECRETARIAT MUTE Here is my story: It is a truism that important people have dignity. The doge in Venice like a peacock on his war horse with guilded visor, the general in his poplin shirt with medals, the future wife in her bridal party. All radiate dignity in a mute way. It is an unspoken truth that important people demand respect. The prince in Venice like a strutting cock on with war stead with golden helmet, the General in his military uniform shirt with medals, the future wed woman in her bridal party All glow with worthiness in a silent way. Concluding Thoughts: See my full list of 17000 words. I have tried to give a spectrum of words that reflect the way sound changes meaning. What I mean is that I focus on root words of a family of words. In this way, I have a smaller number of words that represent the language. It is alot of fun.

COMMON WORD STORY 25 BEN HUR Here is a story made with common words. I picked them off trhis list: culvert impute solo monster endotoxin charioteer ominous agrarian badinage number terminate ionosphere hold up unequaled persimmon confraternity habituate gal postulate remain My Story: Ben Hur is an equaled story: His boyhood army friend returns to Palistine. When asked during their badinage, Hur says a number of people talk against Rome. Imagining a confraterity of rebels, the friend demands a list. Hur refuses. When tiles from Hur’s roof culvert fall, terminating the governor’s parade, blame is imputed on him and his sister and mother. They are arrested and remain in ominous circumstances. The friend knows their innocence but says he is not a monster, only acting for Rome’s good by being cruel to his friend. Hur habituates to the life of a galley slave rower. His solo rescue of the admiral earns his freedom. He become the admiral’s son in Rome. However; a happy ending is held up when Hur finally postulates he can rescue his mother and sister. He has agrarian adventures, becomes a charioteer, gets a gal, kills the bad guy and saves his family. All very improbable, but fun. Ben Hur is a fabulous story: His boyhood friend returns to Palistine. When asked during their casual conversation, Hur says a number of people talk against Rome. Imagining a society of rebels, the friend demands a list. Hur refuses. When tiles from Hur’s roof drain fall ending the governor parade, blame is charged on him and his mother and sister. They are arrested and kept in threatening conditions. The friend knows they are innocent but says he is not a monster, only acting for Rome’s good by being cruel to his friend. Hur gets used to the life of a galley slave rower. His single handed rescue of the admiral earns his freedom. He becomes the admiral’s son in Rome. However; a happy ending is delayed when Hur finally figures he can rescue his mother and sister. He has adventures in the countryside, become a chariot racer, gets a girl, kills the bad guy and saves his family. All very unlikely, but fun.