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Vocabulary Story 922   The Oscar Show
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Vocabulary Story 922 The Oscar Show

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1 Vocabulary Story 922 The Oscar Show . People used to be riveted to the Oscar show. You did not have to coerce people. The pregnant pause before the big award was thrilling. Now the show has become senile, dousing the interest of the audience. Erratic moves have been made to remedy the situation but they only exasperate the few remaining viewers. The show is obstreperous and filled with bathos. It’s time for the Academy to publish a manifesto stating what it’s about. . . 2 Vocabulary Story 922 The Oscar Show . People used to be glued to the Oscar show. You did not have to force people. The suspenseful pause before the big award was thrilling. Now the show has become old and weak, putting a cold blanket on the audience’s interest. Odd moves have been made to fix the situation but they only frustrate the few remaining viewers. The show is loud and filled with phony emotionalism. It’s time for the Academy to publish a statement clarifying what it’s about. .
Vocabulary Story 921  The South's Desperate Plan
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Vocabulary Story 921 The South's Desperate Plan

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1 Vocabulary Story 921 The South’s Desperate Plan As the South began to lose the US Civil War, the Confederacy took measures apropos to the gravity of the situation. They took formerly traduced dissidents from prisons and crazy houses and collated them into units that could be used to skirmish with the invading Union forces. These were conjoined into armies; the generals accorded the biases of their officers to give rank. As they moved forward, these grim troops chanted incantations. . . 2 Vocabulary Story 921 The South’s Desperate Plan . As the South began to lose the US Civil War, the Confederacy took measures appropriate to the seriousness of the situation. They took formerly slandered odd people from prisons and crazy houses and sorted them into units that could be used to fight with the invading Union forces. These were assembled into armies; the generals gave in the whims of their officers to give rank. As they moved forward, these grim troops chanted magic tunes. .
Vocabulary Story 911   Boston USA Two Faces
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Vocabulary Story 911 Boston USA Two Faces

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1 Vocabulary Story 911 Boston USA Two Faces . Boston is prudish. Yes, they have a penchant to be liberal, underscored by empathy for the poor. However; all this goes into abeyance when people infringe on their property. Then they become conducive to wanting police and order; with an attitude that would qualify as an ice floe. . . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 911 Boston USA Two Faces . Boston is overly-proper. Yes, they have a leaning to be generous, demonstrated by feelings for the poor. However; all this goes into neutral when people trespass on their property. Then they become ready to call the police for order; with an attitude that would qualify as a glacier. .
Vocabulary Story 912  The US's Southern Border
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Vocabulary Story 912 The US's Southern Border

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1 Vocabulary Story 912 The US’s Southern Border . There is dismal bedlam at the US Southern border. Adherents to the open borders doctrine say any restrictions are an affront. People are lining up en masse to enter the spacious USA. The levee is about to burst. Inept border services work in makeshift kitchens with incandescent bulbs hanging. It is hardly food for a gourmand but nourishing. . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 912 The US’s Southern Border . There is depressing chaos at the US Southern border. Followers of the open borders doctrine say any limitations are objectionable. People are lining up all together to enter the big USA. The dam is about to burst. Over loaded border services work in makeshift kitchens with glowing light bulbs hanging. It is hardly food for a fine eater but nourishing. . . . 3
Vocabulary Story 928  Our Sad Morality Values
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Vocabulary Story 928 Our Sad Morality Values

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1 Vocabulary Story 928 Our Sad Morality Values . We now have unprecedently pliable morality and legal systems. There are weak convictions, using slight pretexts to mollycoddle criminals, absolving them of wrong doing. It is an improvised system, vilifying good people as a panacea for supposed past wrongs. At the same time, abortion is rampant and there is talk of euthanizing the old and infirm. . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 928 Our Sad Morality Values . We now have unheard of flexible morality and legal systems. There are weak beliefs, using minor excuses to pamper criminals, forgiving them for wrong doing. It is a made-up-on-the-fly system, condemning good people as a cure-all for supposed past wrongs. At the same time, abortion is pervasive and there is talk of ‘mercy killing’ the old and infirm. . .
Vocabulary Story 930  The Old Crazy Artist Spoke
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Vocabulary Story 930 The Old Crazy Artist Spoke

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1 Vocabulary Story 930 The Old Crazy Artist Spoke . The limpid lily pond is a relic of the taut coy neurotic artist’s life. His stilted art is systematic of his disordered mind. He used many irrelevant malapropisms in his advice to young artists, who thought his early death a calamity. . . . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 930 The Old Crazy Artist Spoke . The clear lily pond is a left over of the tight shy muddled artist’s life. His awkward art is a product of his disordered mind. He used many nonsensical funny word substitutions in his advice to young artists who thought his early death a tragedy.
VOCABULARY STORY 186  THE START OF WW1
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VOCABULARY STORY 186 THE START OF WW1

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In an ironic succinct history of the start of WW1, events are outlined. In an obscure part of the Austrian Empire people were indifferent to, an incidental event happened. It complimented the building tensions. The former malliable alliances had solidified into two camps. It was with remorse later that people thought back on the failed oppourtunity to appease Austria. Europe crashed into oblivion. In an odd brief history of the start of WW1, events are outlined. In an little known part of the Austrian Empire people were uninterested in , an iunintended event happened. It added to the building tensions. The former shifting alliances had formed into two camps. It was with regret later that people thought back on the failed oppourtunity to calm down Austria. Europe crashed into nothingness.
Vocabulary Story 1001  Why Second Born Sons Attacked New Lands
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Vocabulary Story 1001 Why Second Born Sons Attacked New Lands

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1 Vocabulary Story 1001 Why Second Born Sons Attacked New Lands . It was the prerogative for the successive first born sons to inherit the whole estate. So, younger sons diffused, looking for new lands. They were not abashed to be culpable of crimes as chronicled by the historians of Sicily and other places. This fraternal arrangement is the plausible reason for a lot of bathos and history. . . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 1001 Why Second Born Sons Attacked New Lands . It was the right for the each first born sons to inherit the whole estate. So, younger sons spread out, looking for new lands. They were not ashamed to be guilty of crimes as recorded by the historians of Sicily and other places. This brotherly system is the believable reason for a lot of passion and history. . . . . 3 Vocabulary Story 1001 Why Second Born Sons Attacked New Lands
Vocabulary Story 983  The Change Over to Paper Money
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Vocabulary Story 983 The Change Over to Paper Money

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1 Vocabulary Story 983 The Change Over to Paper Money . The transition to paper money led to sweeping changes in the fiscal situation of the USA. There had been phobia and bombast against it and abortive attempts to make the change. Experts appraised the situation and said the economy was like a pneumatic tire, ready to burst and paper money could relieve it. The change was done with nonchalance during the Civil War. Posthumously revealed notes show the fear the government had at the move. . . 2 Vocabulary Story 983 The Change Over to Paper Money . The change to paper money led to far ranging changes in the financial situation of the USA. There had been fear and speeches against it and unsuccessful attempts to make the change. Experts studied the situation and said the economy was like a air filled tire, ready to burst and paper money could relieve it. The change was done casually during the Civil War. After death notes revealed, show the fear the government had at the move. .
Vocabulary Story 989  Why the Catholic Church Fell Apart
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Vocabulary Story 989 Why the Catholic Church Fell Apart

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1 Vocabulary Story 989 Why the Catholic Church Fell Apart . A retrospective of the dilapidated Catholic Church is warranted. It is an outgrowth of apostasy. The effusion of donations stopped. As a pragmatic matter, reputed holy abbesses abdicated and sought connubial relations to survive. . . . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 989 Why the Catholic Church Fell Apart . A look back at the broken down Catholic Church is in order. It is an result of unbelief. The flow of donations stopped. As a practical matter, highly held holy head nuns resigned and sought marriage relations to survive. .
Vocabulary Story 986  Why the South Left the US Union
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Vocabulary Story 986 Why the South Left the US Union

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1 Vocabulary Story 986 Why the South Left the US Union . Circa 1840, a fraternal confederation of thinkers began to call for southern independence. When things started to reach an impasse, they had their toxic repertoire of speeches and actions ready. It was suffused with irrational rhetoric but had cachet with Southerners who felt empathy with them. When they took down the US flag, there was a blithe mood in Southern lands. . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 986 Why the South Left the US Union . Around 1840, a brotherly organization of thinkers began to call for southern independence. When things started to reach a deadlock, they had their deadly bag of tricks with speeches and actions ready. It was filled to the brim with nonsensical thinking but had the OK with Southerns who felt oneness with them. When they took down the US flag, there was a cheerful mood in Southern lands. .
Vocabulary Story 968  The Crude Juggernaut of American Industry
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Vocabulary Story 968 The Crude Juggernaut of American Industry

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1 Vocabulary Story 968 The Crude Juggernaut of American Industry . The inchoate U.S. industrial sector in the 1870’s showed an unfaultering itinerary of ruthless growth. Forensic study of records, expurgated at the time, prove this. The weak were winnowed out and the derring do rewarded. The poor were strictly partitioned from the rich. Nothing palliated this and the country was heartened by its success. . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 968 The Crude Juggernaut of American Industry . The forming U.S. industrial sector in the 1870’s showed an unwavering agenda of pitiless growth. Historical study of records, edited at the time, prove this. The weak were sifted out and the daring rewarded. The poor were strictly walled from the rich. Nothing softened this and the country was encouraged by its success. . .
Vocabulary Story 971  Crisis on the US Border
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Vocabulary Story 971 Crisis on the US Border

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1 Vocabulary Story 971 Crisis on the US Border . There is a migratory mania on tne US border. It’s reaching a terminal stage. People arrive with alacrity, carrying their bibelots. Some suffer corporeal hardships. It’s been ballyhooed that patriotism and nationalism is passe. This has created the right ambiance for an influx of migrants. However; this is not pristine without a lot of crime and political intrigue. . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 971 Crisis on the US Border . There is a influx craze on the US border. It’s reaching a final stage. People arrive with joyful quickness, carrying their treasurers. Some suffer bodily hardships. It’s been advertised that patriotism and nationalism are out of date. This has created the right atmosphere for an inflow of migrants. However; this is not clean without a lot of crime and political scheming. .
Vocabulary Story 962  What Killed off Arabic Spain
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Vocabulary Story 962 What Killed off Arabic Spain

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1 Vocabulary Story 962 What Killed off Arabic Spain . Arab Spain had prudent potentates with inborn wisdom, able to channel their people’s energies. They were able to repulse illicit immigrants and invaders for decades. However; when they became indifferent and lolled in luxury, a malaise began; they became dejected leading to their downfall. . . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 962 What Killed off Arabic Spain . Arab Spain had wise leaders with inborn wisdom, able to focus their people’s energies. They were able to throw off illegal immigrants and invaders for ten’s of years. However; when they became noncaring and lazed in luxury, a illness began; they became depressed leading to their ruin. . .
Vocabulary Story 965   Conan the Barbarian from Birth to Old Age
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Vocabulary Story 965 Conan the Barbarian from Birth to Old Age

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1 Vocabulary Story 965 Conan the Barbarian from Birth to Old Age . In the museum is a diorama of Conan the Barbarian in exacting detail, with even nominal features. It is in a somber period; for him, when he was disheveled and daubed with mud; languishing at the grist mill. He had to gesticulate to communicate. The diorama follows his life from birth into his dotage. . . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 965 Conan the Barbarian from Birth to Old Age . In the museum is a model of Conan the Barbarian in fine detail, with even minor features. It is in a depressing period; for him, when he was untidy and smeared with mud; wasting away at the grain mill. He had to do hand gestures to communicate. The model follows his life from birth into his old age. . .
Vocabulary Story 980  The Compromise in the US Constitution
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Vocabulary Story 980 The Compromise in the US Constitution

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1 Vocabulary Story 980 The Compromise in the US Constitution . The writing of the US Constitution occurred in Independence Hall with its convex dome. It was meant to be a panacea to rectify the problems of weak government. The former arrangement was culpable of garnering grievances between the states. In the end it was a contrived compromise. Small states had a predilection for one state one vote, big ones wanted population representation. Both sides were tenacious. Two different houses - the Senate and House of representatives satisfied both sides. . . 2 Vocabulary Story 980 The Compromise in the US Constitution . The writing of the US Constitution occurred in Independence Hall with its round dome. It was meant to be a cure-all to fix the problems of weak government. The former arrangement was guilty of storing up complaints between the states. In the end it was a made up deal. Small states had a desire for one state one vote, big ones wanted population representation. Both sides were firm. Two different houses - the Senate and House of Representatives satisfied both sides. .
Vocabulary Story 953  Gilligan's Island Adventures
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Vocabulary Story 953 Gilligan's Island Adventures

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1 Vocabulary Story 953 Gilligan’s Island Adventures . I get a yen to see Gilligan’s Island, a comedy show about an island enclave and marooned people - fodder for many funny escapades. If you peruse the story lines, you will see Gilligan disconcerted about a radioactive meteor and punitive measures against a witch doctor remonstrating about a heresy. . . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 953 Gilligan’s Island Adventures . I get a desire to see Gilligan’s Island, a comedy show about an island hideaway and stranded people - raw material for many funny adventures. If you look over the story lines, you will see Gilligan distressed about a radioactive meteor and punishing measures against a witch doctor demonstrating against a false belief. . . .
Vocabulary Story 959  John Wilkes Booth Lincoln's Assassin
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Vocabulary Story 959 John Wilkes Booth Lincoln's Assassin

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1 Vocabulary Story 959 John Wilkes Booth Lincoln’s Assassin . John Wilkes Booth led a cabal. The theater was his milieu. He was like a figurative whelp, belying any bad motives that might be attributed to him. He could claim he was there to keep things in working kilter. He affirmed his deadly intent to his fellow plotters. He moved with dexterity to the presidential box to shoot Lincoln dead. The whole gang was treated with asperity after they were captured. . . 2 Vocabulary Story 959 John Wilkes Booth Lincoln’s Assassin . John Wilkes Booth led a plot. The theater was his environment. He was like amusing bothersome pup, deflecting any bad purposes that might be thought about him. He could claim he was there to keep things in working order. He declared his deadly intended action to his fellow plotters. He moved with nimbleness to the presidential box to shoot Lincoln dead. The whole gang was treated with savagery after they were captured. .
Vocabulary Story 956  The disappearance of NYC Nightclubs
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Vocabulary Story 956 The disappearance of NYC Nightclubs

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1 Vocabulary Story 956 The disappearance of NYC Nightclubs . The dissolution of NYC nightcluns by arbiters has left it devoid of a bulwark of its night social structure. The money was allotted to creditors. Nightclubs were once prevalent and elfin young women and handsome men stood vigil in them until the dawn. You used to see their caponies up and down 5th avenue. Now, only etchings in the swidewalks show where they once were. . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 956 The disappearance of NYC Nightclubs . The breakup of NYC nightcluns by judges has left it stripped of a might institution of its night social structure. The money was handed to lenders. Nightclubs were once common and pixieish young women and handsome men stood watch in them until the dawn. You used to see their awnings up and down 5th avenue. Now, only scratches in the swidewalks show where they once were. .