1 Vocabulary Story 841 World War One Battlefield: Verdun . During the World War One Centennial, the now bosky battlefield of Verdun was ballyhooed with complaints about its unique beauty. Many allegories were made about rebirth after the armistice was signed, more than one hundred years ago. I deferred going. When I did, the guide vented pique as he scrupulously showed me around the grounds. I felt malaise thinking about all those lost there. . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 841 World War One Battlefield: Verdun . During the World War One Hundred Year Anniversary, the now wooded battlefield of Verdun was highlighted with praise about its unique beauty. Many poetic comparisons were made about rebirth after the peace treaty was signed, more than one hundred years ago. I delayed in going. When I did, the guide expressed irritation as he thoroughly showed me around the grounds. I felt mildly ill thinking about all those lost there. . .

1 Vocabulary Story 842 Tour of a Spitfire Plane Display . In the Imperial War Museum, is a display of a Spitfire and a recreation of a WW2 airfield. The Spitfire was intrinsic to warding off the barrages of the Luftwaffe in the early war years. They showed how a paltry band of neophyte pilots with a modus vivendi of abnegation prevailed. It was a time of pure alchemy. The tour guide answered inquiries about many issues, garbled over the years. . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 842 Tour of a Spitfire Plane Display . In the Royal War Museum, is a display of a Spitfire and a recreation of a WW2 airfield. The Spitfire was essential to fending off the blows of the Luftwaffe in the early war years. They showed how a small band of newbie pilots with a lifestyle of self sacrifice won. It was a time of pure magic. The tour guide answered inquiries about many issues, confused over the years. . .

1 Vocabulary Story 858 Upstairs Downstairs in New York City . Upper class New Yorkers in the gilded age had temerity and shrewd acquisitiveness. It alienated them from the public. It was an affliction. Carnegie was called a scrupulous curmudgeon. They lived set apart in mansions on 5th avenue. However, with people of commensurate status there was harmony. They also developed a type of family group in people doing menial jobs for them like cooks and servants - a type of Upstairs Downstairs. . . 2 Vocabulary Story 858 Upstairs Downstairs in New York City . Upper class New Yorkers in the gilded age had boldness and clever greed. It estranged them from the public. It was a problem. Carnegie was called an abusive bad tempered man. They lived set apart in mansions on 5th avenue. However, with people of equal status there was community. They also developed a type of family group in people doing lowly jobs for them like cooks and servants - a type of Upstairs Downstairs. .

1 Vocabulary Story 833 Early Boston Excluded Indians . Early Boston was autocratic and sectarian. Leaders only wished for what they felt was equanimity free of gadflies. This prompted rampant persecution and exclusions of the extrinsic. This had repercussions for the colony. Later more enlightened leaders gave amnesty to the Indians and sought to include them in the society and industry. . . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 833 Early Boston Excluded Indians . Early Boston was a dictatorial and narrow minded. Leaders only wished for what they felt was calmness free of intrusion. This caused uncontrolled witch hunts and bars of the foreign. This had bad consequences for the colony. Later more enlightened leaders gave pardon to the Indians and sought to include them in the society and industry.

1 Vocabulary Story 832 New York City in 1890 . The upper class in 1890’s New York City was adamant reproving the raffish lower class. In their hubris, their only concern was having the police force in good kilter to protect themselves. They said the poor’s only motive was sloth and greed. For their part, the poor had reciprocal respect for each other. They noted how the rich squandered money on exorbitant mansions and parties. . . 2 Vocabulary Story 832 New York City in 1890 . The upper class in 1890’s New York City was firm in criticizing the dodgy lower class. In their pride, their only concern was having the police force in good order to protect themselves. They said the poor’s only reason for being was laziness and greed. For their part, the poor had mutual respect for each other. They noted how the rich threw money around on elaborate mansions and parties.

1 Vocabulary Story 831 The Old Gladiator’s Problem . The gladiator had a long epoch of success in the hippodrome. He started out as a vivacious youngster; then people started to feel ennui when watching him. The arena staged maritime battles to bolster interest. It was a common plight of older fighters. He had to have a claque to cheer for him. He got irascible and eschewed company. When he finally lost and was supine, they voted thumbs down. . . 2 Vocabulary Story 831 The Old Gladiator’s Problem . The gladiator had a long period of success in the circus. He started out as a lively youngster; then people started to feel bored when watching him. The arena staged sea battles to pick up interest. It was a common problem of older fighters. He had to have a chorus of fake clappers to cheer for him. He got irritable and shunned company. When he finally lost and was on his back, they voted thumbs down.

Here is a story using ten words from a high school vocabulary list. I give you the words and a short definition for each. You try to make a story. You then see my story and a paraphrase of it. I also give a illustration. The purpose of this is to see the vocabulary use in context and simpler words in a paraphrase story. This is a Power Point presentation.

Here is a story made from ten vocabulary words. I give a list of the ten words with definitions. I provide my story with a paraphrase into simpler words. I also give an illustration. The story is true about a priest in Nazi Germany. This priest has been beatified by the Church, a step to being made a saint. If you would, buy and review this story to encourage more and better stories.

Here is a story about the early USA’s society. You will get ten words to write a story. You will see my story and its paraphrase. An illustration is also provided. Suitable for Power point presentation.

Here is a story using ten vocabulary words. You get a list, a story, a paraphrase and an illustration. This is a power point presentation.

Here is a story about the nuclear shelter system in New York City. You are given ten words to write your story. You see how I wrote the story. I provide a paraphrase of the story and an illustration. The purpose of this exercise is to use vocabulary words in a story creatively.

1 Vocabulary Story 860 Splendor on 5th Avenue New York . Many rich New York families boasted noble lineages. One was Rockefeller, a paradigm amongst them, living in ostentatious splendor on 5th avenue. There was a nomenclature of euphemisms to provide acceptable terms to describe his unpleasant hoarding and greed. His staff had fidelity to him, covering up for his calumny and wrong doing. Even though they were the antipodal of him, living in penury and modesty in comparison to him. . 2 Vocabulary Story 860 Splendor on 5th Avenue New York . Many rich New York families boasted noble ancestries. One was Rockefeller, a perfect example amongst them, living in showy splendor on 5th avenue. There was a set of replacement words to provide acceptable terms to describe his unpleasant hoarding and greed. His staff had loyalty to him, covering up for his lies and wrong doing. Even though they were the opposite of him, living in poverty and modesty in comparison to him.

1 Vocabulary Story 859 Sports Cars in the 1960’s . Sports cars were in vogue in the 1960’s. They had staunch supporters of their wanton speed and power. Coy young people trespassed on the psyches of the drivers, nullifying all rules of logic and safety. There were presentiments of accidents. Jaundiced adults fought against fast cars. All this fell into decadence with the oil shortages and fuel efficient car movement. . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 859 Sports Cars in the 1960’s . Sports cars were in fashion in the 1960’s. They had loyal supporters of their uncalled for speed and power. Shy young people invaded on the persona’s of the drivers, canceling all rules of logic and safety. There were fears of accidents. Envious prejudging adults fought against fast cars. All this fell by the wayside with the oil shortages and fuel efficient car movement. . .

Here are 200 neat lists of vocabulary words and definitions to add to stories.

1 Vocabulary Story 883 King Louis the 14th’s Abuses . King Louis the 14th was an insufferable potentate. It was enough to suffice for rebellion. An artist who worked at Versailles and got severance wrote a tell all book after his stint there. He saw blasphemy. Callow ingenue girls were pinioned to fountains just for show. The court patronized all types of vice. . . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 883 King Louis the 14th’s Abuses . King Louis the 14th was an intolerable dictator. It was enough to call for rebellion. An artist who worked at Versailles and got a pension wrote a tell all book after his stay there. He saw insults. Inexperiences innocent girls were chained to fountains just for show. The court supported all types of crimes. .

1 Vocabulary Story 885 The Paris Ballet’s Corps de Ballet . The ballets of the Ballet of Paris in the 19th century may look silly to us today; dozens of thin girls prancing together. How you got a part was up to chance. Some spots were reserved to girls old rich men simpered at; managers agreed to give them better roles. . . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 885 The Paris Ballet’s Corps de Ballet . The repertorie of the Ballet of Paris in the 19th century may look inane to us today; scores of slight girls cavoring en masse. How you got a part was up to serendipity. Some spots were alloted to girls octogenarian rich men puckered at; managers acceded to give them better roles. .

1 Vocabulary Story 884 You have to Maintain a Car . The Cadillac was the preeminent car in the 1950’s. However willful deleterious neglect could put it into disarray. Even stationary parts are integral to keeping it running well. Palpable changes show up if not maintained. A thoughtless disposition is no alibi. Laws passed for inspections and now you have to adduce a sticker as proof. . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 884 You have to Maintain a Car . The Cadillac was the top car in the 1950’s. However willful ruinous inattention could put it into disorder. Even nonmoving parts are involved in keeping it running well. Feelable changes show up if not maintained. A thoughtless attitude is no excuse. Laws passed for inspections and now you have to show a sticker as proof. . .

1 Vocabulary Story 892 The Global Warming Theory . The Global Warming Theory says man’s activities have a disproportionate effect on the ecosystem. That is, the climate is protean and immediate action is required. People have become immersed in this theory and organizations enfranchized to augment the movement. Delinquents are maligned and changes in migratory patterns chafe adherents. . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 892 The Global Warming Theory . The Global Warming Theory says man’s activities have an over-sized effect on the environment. That is, the climate is changeable and immediate action is required. People have become involved in this theory and organizations given enforcement powers to further the movement. Violators are criticized and changes in animal movement patterns disturb true believers. . .

1 Vocabulary Story 893 Show Business in New York City . Being from NYC, you get jazzy by osmosis. Minskies in Manhattan was the capitol of striptease. This is an exorbitant form of entertainment, catering to the tawdry and prurient. Demure young girls came to its postern door to banter with the performers and became proteges. Since those days, the culture has thankfully changed for the better. Minskies became insolvent and closed for good. . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 893 Show Business in New York City . Being from NYC, you get naturally get a false sophistication. Minskies in Manhattan was the headquarters of striptease. This is an over the top form of entertainment, catering to the cheap and sexy. Polite shy young girls came to its back door to chat with the performers and became disciples. Since those days, the culture has thankfully changed for the better. Minskies became bankrupt and closed for good. .

1 Vocabulary Story 894 Why People Like a Resort Town . An exhaustive study of why people have a predilection for Atlantic City was made. A synthesis of things was found. Rides give vertigo, games give booty; even things that go awry add interest. People say a trip there causes jubilation. After much council, the dormant Steel Pier amusement pier was reopened, in a ceremony reminiscent of the consecration of a church. . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 894 Why People Like a Resort Town . An thorough study of why people have a liking for Atlantic City was made. A mixture of things was found. Rides give dizziness, games give prizes; even things that go wrong add interest. People say a trip there causes joy. After much deliberation, the dormant Steel Pier amusement pier was reopened, in a ceremony reminiscent of the dedication of a church. . .