1 Vocabulary Story 847 Old Car Collectors Have their Own Language . Some people’s domain is old cars. They diversify into sports cars. Space is a dilemma as the collecting mania takes hold. These people are discreet and hypercritical in purchases. They have a phraseology replete with terms to expostulate about what is good and unseemly in particular autos. . . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 847 Old Car Collectors Have their Own Language . Some people’s province is old cars. They vary their holdings with sports car. Space is a problem as the collecting frenzy takes hold. These people are wise and picky in purchases. They have a jargon filled with terms to argue about what is good and bad in particular autos. .

1 Vocabulary Story 846 19th century New York City Triumphs . An outgrowth of the fantastic growth of New York City in the 19th century was dismay. Hordes of immigrants had the city tottering on the edge of anarchy. In anguish, leaders were skeptical; thinking the city was predestined to ruin. Torpid solutions were tried, the rational being to patch things up. Then, great far seeing men and woman arose like pontiffs to pronounce bold solutions like the subway and aqueduct system to solve the issues. . . 2 Vocabulary Story 846 19th century New York City Triumphs . An result of the fantastic growth of New York City in the 19th century was shock. Droves of immigrants had the city wobbling on the edge of lawlessness. In pain, leaders were doubtful; thinking the city was fated to ruin. Weak solutions were tried, the idea being to patch things up. Then, great far seeing men and woman arose like prophets to pronounce bold solutions like the subway and aqueduct system to solve the issues. .

1 Vocabulary Story 845 A Sensational Singer . Before radio, exactly one hundred years ago; New York has suffused by vaudeville music halls. These were warranted by an entertainment hungry public. It was an age of negligence and abuses were rife. One slightly obese debutante was a paragon of a singer. She was the guru of the high C. By some feint or other she was able to sing over four octaves and was a sensation all over the city. . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 845 A Sensational Singer . Before radio, exactly one hundred years ago; New York has filled with vaudeville music halls. These were called for by an entertainment hungry public. It was an age of indifference and abuses were abundant. One slightly over weight young socialite woman was a model of a singer. She was the expert of the high C. By some trick or other she was able to sing over four 8 note ranges and was a sensation all over the city. .

1 Vocabulary Story 844 Old New York City Triumphs . In New York City, archaic cumbersome horse trolleys were used well into the 20th century. Fastidiously dressed owner operators of the lines were aquiasitive and suppressed newer technologies such as the subways. The rambunctuous growth of the city called for a change in the old moribund technology of the use of horses. A resilient populous denouced the execrable greed of the owners. They were maligned in the press. One incident when a man’s leg was severed was the tipping point. . 2 Vocabulary Story 844 Old New York City Triumphs . In New York City, outmoded cumbsy horse trolleys were used well into the 20th century. Impeccably dressed owner operators of the lines were greedy and held back newer technologies such as the subways. The out of control growth of the city called for a change in the old dead technology of the use of horses. A spirited populous said bad things about the hateful greed of the owners. They were called out in the press. One incident when a man’s leg was cut off was the tipping point.

1 Vocabulary Story 843 Pacific Island Landings of US Forces . In WW2, American overt island landing attempts were rebuffed by the Japanese with heavy casualties. The piquant smell of gunfire floated along the shores. This mortified the generals, who made profane comments about the situation. A better system, bolstered by subsidiary fire from naval guns had better success. Isolated units could disperse by guile during the night, making progress inland. . . 2 Vocabulary Story 843 Pacific Island Landings of US Forces . In WW2, American telegraphed island landing attempts were thrown back by the Japanese with heavy casualties. The sharp smell of gunfire floated along the shores. This embarrassed the generals, who made salty comments about the situation. A better system, supplemented by secondary fire from naval guns had better success. Individual units could scatter by stealth during the night, making progress inland. .

In this computer program you are given sentences with an adverbial clause such as: Wherever there is supermarket there is a parking lot. The required comma is left out like above. To be right, you put the mouse in the space were a comma should go and type a comma. The comma appears and Right! appears, then the sentence turns green with the correct spacing such as: Wherever there is supermarket, there is a parking lot. There are 18 sentences with a variety of adverbial clauses.

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 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 840 One Problem of Dieting . One facet of dieting is family must abide with diet foods as they supplant regular foods. In lieu of steaks, there are compotes and salads. Family members complaints hamper dieters; it’s a common malady. Renowned experts have diet plans. One wonders, is there hypocrisy and equestrian size eating behind the scenes? . . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 840 One Problem of Dieting . One aspect of dieting is family must put up with with diet foods as they replace regular foods. In place of steaks, there are fruit desserts and salads. Family members complaints hold back dieters; it’s a common problem. Famous experts have diet plans. One wonders, is there falsehood and horse size eating behind the scenes? . . .

1 Vocabulary Story 839 The Tragedy of the Nuclear Tests . For nearly two decades, the USA and Russia were obdurate in doing nuclear tests with imperceptible progress on bans. There were pompous parades of missiles in Red Square. This sedulous work to build up arsenals and to measure missile trajectories had serious ramifications. Whole islands were made barren by the radiation emitted and left to languish. . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 839 The Tragedy of the Nuclear Tests . For nearly twenty years, the USA and Russia were stubborn in doing nuclear tests with no progress on bans. There were ridiculously grand parades of missiles in Red Square. This hard work to build up weapon storehouses and to measure missile paths had serious consequences. Whole islands were made lifeless by the radiation spewed out and left to waste away. . .

1 Vocabulary Story 838 Frank Lloyd Wright’s Secret Project . Frank Lloyd Wright mustered a following to his architecture school. There was bonhomie amongst his disciples, as told in a tell all memoir recently published. In an experimental clandestine house abutting his main residence, were deliberate elements that overrode the building codes. It shows verve and inventiveness concomitant with great genius. Wright worked on productively into his doddering old age. . . 2 Vocabulary Story 838 Frank Lyold Wright’s Secret Project . Frank Lloyd Wright gathered a following to his architecture school. There was friendly camaraderie amongst his disciples, as told in a tell all memoir recently published. In an experimental secret house adjoining his main residence, were purposeful elements that overruled the building codes. It shows flair and inventiveness that comes with great genius. Wright worked on productively into his feeble old age.

1 Vocabulary Story 837 An Exploration Camp . In the cool equanimity of a museum is an explorer’s camp hologram recreation. It shows a domicile in a sultry jungle; inimical to human health. People were paid paltry stipends to go suffer in such untenable conditions, including malnutrition. Caviling was of no use. At that time idolatry was practiced there by the natives. . . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 837 An Exploration Camp . In the cool quiet of a museum is an explorer’s camp 3d image recreation. It shows a living quarters in a jungle; harmful to human health. People were paid slim salaries to go suffer in such unacceptable conditions, including inadequate meals. Complaining was of no use. At that time idol worship was also practiced there by the natives. .

1 Vocabulary Story 836 The Vatican . A diorama of Vatican City shows how absurdly rich it is. It is transparent when popes give benedictions from their mansion. Some popes have been recalcitrant doing penance in the splendid surroundings behind the buttressed walls. Music from the conservatory provides a pleasant soporific. . . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 836 The Vatican . A model of Vatican City shows how ridiculously rich it is. It is clear when popes give blessings from their mansion. Some popes have been stubborn doing self punishment to pay for their sins in the great surroundings behind the fortress walls. Music from the music provides a pleasant sleep inducer.

1 Vocabulary Story 835 The Rock Star . The rock star was actually jocular and unassuming. He was also improvident. Gadfly fans bivouaced in front of his mansion descried him in his filigree jackets. He had been an advocate of raw Rock and Roll in the eon of the big hits. The internet and digital music scotched his career. . . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 835 The Rock Star . The rock star was actually funny and modest. He was also a spendthrift. Annoying fans camped in front of his mansion made him out him in his bejeweled jackets. He had been an practitioner of raw Rock and Roll in the eon of the big hits. The internet and digital music ended his career. .

1 Vocabulary Story 834 Big Trucks are Expensive . Delivery companies allocate a lot to new trucks to keep their operations effectual. Trucks are ephemeral; it is a biennial expense to get new ones. You see them huge and burnished on the highways. Many people loath them and make trenchant arguments against the pollution they make including chloroform. Think of this the next time you give a perquisite to your delivery man. . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 834 Big Trucks are Expensive . Delivery companies pay a lot for new trucks to keep their operations efficient. Trucks don’t last long; it is a every two year expense to get new ones. You see them huge and polished on the highways. Many people despise them and make cutting arguments against the pollution they make including surgery gas. Think of this the next time you give a tip to your delivery man. .

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.