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 one page story using ten high school level words. See the story. A “translation” in to simpler words. A nice picture to illustrate the story.

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

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. . .

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. .

ADVERBIAL CLAUSES 3 If an adverbial clause in the beginning of a sentence, separate it with a commas. When they wanted Batman, they turned on the Bat Search Light. Here are 18 sentences with leading adverbial clauses. Put your mouse where the comma should go and type a comma. The sentence will turn green and reappear with the correct spacing. The program has improved functioning. I have included the BBC BASIC for WINDOWS code program for your perusal.

1 Vocabulary Story 857 The Nature of the US Command in WW2 . The tussle that was WW2 has been studied on every level, even the metaphysical one. The US command followed principles that palliated its unmitigated homogeneous nature. Far from being presumptuous, generals were doubtful. They let ingenues give advice even though at times unwarranted. It was not an affliction adding a human caring dimension to their decisions. . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 857 The Nature of the US Command in WW2 . The struggle that was WW2 has been studied on every level, even the meaning of reality one. The US command followed general rules that lessened its complete monotonous nature. Far from being prideful, generals were doubtful. They let tender young people give advice even though at times it was uncalled for. It was not a problem adding a human caring dimension to their decisions. . .

1 Vocabulary Story 856 Elvis Presley’s Secret Life . Elvis; even though he lived in palatial patrician surroundings in Graceland, his estate, was a vulgarian at heart. It’s perpendicular walls and gates protected him from dissent. Pertinent facts have been revealed in a tell all book. He relied on his manager Colonel Parker, who he considered omniscient. He was good to all his kin, no matter how distant. He was a carnivore; favoring barbecue. He turned to drugs as a panacea for all his troubles. . 2 Vocabulary Story 856 Elvis Presley’s Secret Life . Elvis; even though he lived in rich noble surroundings in Graceland, his estate, had course and vulgar tastes. It’s tall walls and gates protected him from criticism. Relevant facts have been revealed in a tell all book. He relied on his manager Colonel Parker, who he considered all-knowing. He was good to all his family, no matter how distant. He was a meat eater; favoring barbecue. He turned to drugs as a cure-all for all his troubles.

1 Vocabulary Story 855 Young Female Reporter Uncovers the Truth . At the end of WW2, the degenerate Nazi society with its debauchery began to be uncovered by the press. The genesis of this was the reporting of a young female reporter. Earlier, she was ostracized and called a whelp; just made fun of. Then the levee burst. Hearts palpitated with excitement as the evil truth was revealed. Mordant comments were made against her. She was accused of perjury. However, this reporter continued in a blithe way, fighting the fight of angles. . 2 Vocabulary Story 855 Young Female Reporter Uncovers the Truth . At the end of WW2, the depraved Nazi society with its corruptions began to be uncovered by the press. The beginning of this was the reporting of a young female reporter. Earlier, she was shunned and called a gadfly, just made fun of. Then the dam burst. Hearts beat wildly with excitement as the evil truth was revealed. Deadly comments were made against her. She was accused of lying to courts. However, this reporter continued in a cheerful way, fighting the fight of angles.

Practice putting commas in sentences with adverbial clauses. In this computer program written in BBC BASIC, you will put a comma in adverbial clause sentences such as: When the lunch is ready I’ll call you. When the lunch is ready, I’ll call you. There are 18 sentences. The source code is included for your perusal.

1 Vocabulary Story 854 Relics Were Central to Big Churches . Church leaders were shrewed. Integral to cathedrals were relics. People with reverence would travel to see them. It ruffled one wary bishop that people whittled away parts of his relic with impunity. The Church would underwrite pilgrimages to particular cathedrals; they abominated mistreatment of devote pilgrims. Occasionally whole cathedrals were pillaged if they accumulated a lot of wealth. . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 854 Relics Were Central to Big Churches . Church leaders were cleaver. Central to cathedrals were objects of devotion. People with would travel to see them with respect. It bothered one watchful bishop that people carved away parts of his relic without penalty. The Church would sponsor pilgrimages to particular cathedrals; they hated the mistreatment of devote pilgrims. Occasionally whole cathedrals were ransacked if they accumulated a lot of wealth. .

1 Vocabulary Story 853 Al Capone Gangster . Al Capone was the predominant gangster of the 1930’s. He was a quasi celebrity. He transcended ordinary criminals with eclectic skills. He thought of himself as a figurative Robin Hood, helping people carping against the authorities. The FBI was an anathema to him. He loitered around helplessly because they had his number. When arrested they grilled him. He became tumescent and died there in Sing Sing prison. . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 853 Al Capone Gangster . Al Capone was the foremost gangster of the 1930’s. He was a semi star. He went beyond ordinary criminals with varied skills. He thought of himself as a type of Robin Hood, helping people railing against the authorities. The FBI was poison to him. He hung around helplessly because they had his number. When arrested they brutally questioned him. He became swollen and died there in Sing Sing prison. .

1 Vocabulary Story 852 The Typical Vampire . It’s a fallacy to delineate vampires a certain way, attributing stereotypical traits. Not all cringe at a pictorial image of a cross. Many defer going to bed at the knell of the morning bell. Not all live in sumptuous surroundings. Garlic is not a universal repellent; often only being a mild soporific. A liaison to a vampire tells all in a new tell all book. . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 852 The Typical Vampire . It’s a untruthful to depict vampires a certain way, giving them all the same characteristics. Not all cower at an image of a cross. Many delay going to bed at the ring of the morning bell. Not all live in rich surroundings. Garlic is not a universal repellent; often only being a mild sleep inducer. A go between to a vampire tells all in a new tell all book. . .

1 Vocabulary Story 851 Female Nightclub Singers Sometimes Become Famous . Incipient chanteuses are subservient; it’s unassailable if you study their modus vivendis. Sometimes if they are telegenic they muster a following and become famous. Then they become captious. They remand food back to the kitchen if even a scintilla is out of place. She has become a diva. . . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 851 Female Nightclub Singers Sometimes Become Famous . Starting female nightclub singers are servile; it’s undeniable if you study their life styles. Sometimes if they are good looking on cameras they gather a following and become famous. Then they become fault finding. They send food back to the kitchen if even a bit of it is out of place. She has become a diva. . .

1 Vocabulary Story 850 Your Son Had to Follow Your Trade . It used to be an ordinance that your kin (children) had to follow your trade as a living. A clown tinted his son’s face and showed him some zany moves. This was inveterate over generations. A son would revert to his father’s trade even if it was belittled by society. Some sons felt impaled by this custom and prevaricated to get out of it. They let the authorities misconstrue their background to better themselves. . . 2 Vocabulary Story 850 Your Son Had to Follow Your Trade . It used to be an law that your family (children) had to follow your trade as a living. A clown colored his son’s face and showed him some funny moves. This was habitual over generations. A son would fall into his father’s trade even if it was disparaged by society. Some sons felt nailed by this custom and lied to get out of it. They let the authorities misunderstand their background to better themselves. .

1 Vocabulary Story 849 Cohan the Barbarian Triumphs . In a morass, a band of marauders killed Cohan’s family. Cohan was captured, inaugurating a life of servile labor, grinding corn like a mule. Ten years passed and what a revelation! Cohan grew and qualified as a muscle man with the stereotype big pecs. The raiders got to rue killing his parents. Cohan identified the man who had the quirk of using a snake as an emblem. After obloquy Cohan killed him. . . 2 Vocabulary Story 849 Cohan the Barbarian Triumphs . In a bog, a band of raiders killed Cohan’s family. Cohan was captured, beginning a life of slave labor, grinding corn like a mule. Ten years passed and what a sight! Cohan grew and would pass as a muscle man with the typical big pecs. The raiders got to regret killing his parents. Cohan identified the man who had the oddity of using a snake as an insignia. After words Cohan killed him. .

1 Vocabulary Story 848 English Cookery . Some people lampoon English culinary style; Good English Cooking is an oxymoron to them. So, I had foreboding and bemoaned my planned trip to England; what would I eat?; Is Fish and Chips a euphemism for greasy stuff? I was pleasantly surprised. I was able to modulate my diet to avoid too much fat which makes you senile with prolonged consumption. I made specific fiats to my cook and the results were excellent. . . 2 Vocabulary Story 848 English Cookery . Some people laugh at English cooking style; Good English Cooking is a contradictory term to them. So, I had dread and complained about my planned trip to England; what would I eat?; Is Fish and Chips a good term for greasy stuff? I was pleasantly surprised. I was able to vary my diet to avoid too much fat which gives you old age mental decline with lengthy intake. I made specific orders to my cook and the results were excellent.