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VOCABULARY STORY 236   WHEN THE TRENCHES BECAME QUIESCENT
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VOCABULARY STORY 236 WHEN THE TRENCHES BECAME QUIESCENT

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When the trenches of WW1 became quiescent, the returning troops were pervasively venerated for their exploits. However; a scrutiny of the war led to reproving the tactics. Experts ranted at the random nature of the decisions. Generals rushed in or vacillated. Emotions had often usurped sound military practice. When the trenches of WW1 became quiet the returning troops were universally worshiped for their deeds. However; a review of the war led to criticizing the tactics. Experts barked at the arbitrary nature of the decisions. Generals rushed in or hesitated. Emotions had often taken the place of solid military practice.
VOCABULARY STORY 236   WAS WW1 A TRAINING GROUND FOR WW2?
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VOCABULARY STORY 236 WAS WW1 A TRAINING GROUND FOR WW2?

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The exploits and debilities of the armies of WW1 afforded a knotty training ground training ground for the new generals - the future generals of WW2. It was almost an aesthetic experience to realize new truths. They worked surreptitiously on new ideas and regimens. When they met each other, a cursory exchange of notes led to affirmation. They concurred on what should be done the next time. The adventures and weaknesses of the armies of WW1 provided a torturous training ground training ground for the new generals - the future generals of WW2. It was almost a beautiful experience to realize new truths. They worked secretly on new ideas and ways of doing things. When they met each other, a brief exchange of notes led to recognition. They agreed on what should be done the next time.
VOCABUARY STORY 235     WHAT ABOUT THE GENERALS OF WW1?
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VOCABUARY STORY 235 WHAT ABOUT THE GENERALS OF WW1?

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The formulaic approach to tactics by the hierarchy hindered progress. Things did not fluctuate; it was a slaughter. It kindled friction. In juxtaposition was a new type of general; the founders of a new type of warfare. They showed restraint, as their ideas were considered heresy. The cookbook approach to running the war by the leadership slowed progress. Things did not vary; it was a bloodbath. It started controversy. Side by side with them was a new type of general; the establishers of a new type of warfare. They showed self-control, as their ideas were considered wrong.
VOCABULARY STORY 233:  HOW DID THE US GOVERNMENT REACT TO THE WAR OF 1812??
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VOCABULARY STORY 233: HOW DID THE US GOVERNMENT REACT TO THE WAR OF 1812??

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During the contention of the War of 1812, the US was hampered by a weak military. The gravity of the situation could not be hidden by guile even to the most gullible of US citizens. Gratuitous acts like the burning of the White House were on display. The labyrinthine political apparatus advocated concessions to England to get peace. It was hypothetical to ask for a continuation of the war in the face of disaster. During the struggle of the War of 1812, the US was held back by a weak military. The seriousness of the situation could not be hidden by slight of hand even to the most believing of US citizens. Freely done acts like the burning of the White House were on display. The laborious political machinery supported giving things up to England to get peace. It was dishonest to ask for a prolongation of the war in the face of disaster.
A FULL ENGLISH WORD LIST
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A FULL ENGLISH WORD LIST

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I HAVE SEEN SEVERAL ENGLISH WORD LISTS. THEY HAVE WEAK SPOTS OR ARE TOTAL SHAMS. HERE IS MINE AFTER LONG HOURS OF TOIL. I’VE TRIED TO INCLUDE ON;Y ROOT FORM OF WORDS. FOR EXAMPLE: GOVERNMENT NOT GOVERNMENTAL. WOULD YOU PLEASE SENT ME SOME WORDS I’VE MISSED?
STORY 217    HOW THE FRENCH RESISTANCE FOUGHT THE NAZIS
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STORY 217 HOW THE FRENCH RESISTANCE FOUGHT THE NAZIS

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The intrepid partisans of WW2 France were intractable in the face of the Nazi occupation. Their irreproachable judicious attacks made the Nazis irate. The partisans wanted to invert the military situation. The Freedom Fighters became inured to savage reprisals. It is ironic that though innudated by superior forces, they became stronger. The resolute underground fighters of WW2 France were staunch in the face of the Nazi occupation. Their blameless well thought out attacks made the Nazis furious. The citizen army wanted to turn around the military situation. The Freedom Fighters became used to savage revenge measures. It is the odd that though surrounded by superior forces, they became stronger.
VOCABULARY STORY 229:     WHAT HAPPENED WHEN THE USA DECLARED WAR ON ENGLAND
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VOCABULARY STORY 229: WHAT HAPPENED WHEN THE USA DECLARED WAR ON ENGLAND

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To appease the public’s antagonism against England, war was declared. The new US was barely viable at that time; the antithesis of mighty England. England did not have antipathy for its former colonies. There was apathy in the English populous toward the war; but in the colloquial, England kicked ass. To satisfy the public’s hatred for England, war was declared. The new US was barely surviving at that time; the direct opposite of mighty England. England did not have bad feelings for its former colonies. There was indifference in the English populous toward the war; but in common language, England kicked ass.
VOCABULARY STORY 230:   WHAT HAPPENED AS THE WAR WAS STARTING?
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VOCABULARY STORY 230: WHAT HAPPENED AS THE WAR WAS STARTING?

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You have to appreciate the appropriate apprehension in the USA for the coming WAR of 1812. Astute politicians articulated soothing statements to assuage the public’s fears. They had the assumption the young USA could win a war with England; like in the REvolution. However; despite assiduous effort, the archaic nature of the American Military made it useless. You have to realize the justified dread in the USA for the coming WAR of 1812. Aware politicians said soothing statements to calm the public’s fears. They took it for granted the young USA could win a war with England; like in the REvolution. However; despite hard effort, the backward nature of the American Military made it useless.
VOCABULARY STORY 231   HOW DID THE WAR OF 1812 TURN OUT?
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VOCABULARY STORY 231 HOW DID THE WAR OF 1812 TURN OUT?

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The atrophied US military faltered; figuratively falling flat on its face. It made feasible flagrant acts like the burning of the White House! The US had fanaticism (It is fallacious to think it did not try.) After the war, the faculty of the new US military academy attributed the failure to arbitrary wrong moves. The weak US military stumbled; literally falling flat on its face. It made possible outrageous acts like the burning of the White House! The US had zeal (It is wrong to think it did not try.) After the war, the staff of the new US military academy put the blame for failure on random wrong moves.
VOCABULARY STORY 232:    WHY DID THE USA DO SO POORLY IN THE WAR OF 1812?
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VOCABULARY STORY 232: WHY DID THE USA DO SO POORLY IN THE WAR OF 1812?

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When America contended with England in the War of 1812, things did not fluctuate; it was a steady foundering - a ship wreak. In juxtaposition, the two armies were very different. The hierarchy of the USA’s was in chaos; friction kindled by disagreement. This constraint hampered the war effort. Things that might has improved the situation were considered heresy by the top brass. When America fought with England in the War of 1812, things did not vary; it was a steady sinking - a ship wreak. In comparison side by side, the two armies were very different. The leadership of the US’s was in confusion; conflict created by disagreement. This restriction straight-jacketed the war effort. Things that might has improved the situation were considered against doctrine by the top brass.
VOCABULARY STORY 234:   WHAT WAS THE TREATY ENDING THE WAR OF 1812 LIKE?
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VOCABULARY STORY 234: WHAT WAS THE TREATY ENDING THE WAR OF 1812 LIKE?

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The treaty ending the War of 1812 exemplifies a good deal. The U.S. negotiators had cohesion. They complied cogent coherent arguments for England giving the US a nice deal. The cliche kid glove treatment comes to mind. It was an exemplary deal made without coercion. A lavish contract, handing over the Midwest to US control was finalized. The treaty ending the War of 1812 is an example of a good deal. The U.S. negotiators had unity. They listed up logical clear arguments for England giving the US a nice deal. The old image kid glove treatment comes to mind. It was a great deal made without force. A juicy contract, handing over the Midwest to US control was inked.
VOCABULARY STORY 219     WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF RELIGION?
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VOCABULARY STORY 219 WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF RELIGION?

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Religions have common narratives with consistency. Stock messages that stem from the need to battle compound detrimental trends - deterents to theft and killing. To get people submissive to God. Some religions also have nebulous features, but the likelihood of hyperbole is rare. Religions have common themes with regularity. Standard messages that derive from the need to fight added up harmful drift - preventatives to theft and killing. To get people obedient to God. Some religions also have mysterious features, but the likelihood of way out statements is rare.
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF VOCABULARY STORIES
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WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF VOCABULARY STORIES

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WHAT THE VOCABULARY STORIES ARE FOR The stories are writing exercises. I select ten vocabulary words from a pack of 500 SAT words. Then, I try to make a very short story with them. This forces me into writing things I would never think of. I then translate it into other words - paraphrasing it. This is enjoyable for me. You can read the story and try to paraphrase it also as an exercise. Using the words is an activity that refreshes them in your mind. Just rote learning of vocabulary is much too boring and ineffective.
VOCABULARY STORY   221   WHAT CAUSES ASSIMILATION?
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VOCABULARY STORY 221 WHAT CAUSES ASSIMILATION?

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New York City culture is a solvent that creates uniformity. The metaphor melting pot is apt. It is a misconception that meticulous methodical teaching is needed to do this. It is done inadvertently because people want to belong. It mitigates lament for the old country. Even the use of the old language becomes illicit and lampooned by the new generation. New York City culture is a dissolvant that creates a sameness. The image of a melting pot is suitable. It is wrong headed that careful systematic teaching is needed to do this. It is done automatically because people want to belong. It lessens longing for the old country. Even the use of the old language becomes taboo and mocked by the new generation.
SONG:  ANCHORS AWEIGH
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SONG: ANCHORS AWEIGH

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THIS IS THE UNOFFICIAL US NAVAL ANTHEM. IT HAS CHILDISH WORDS. IT PLAYS ON MY MUSIC PLAYER. LOAD THE PROGRAM. TYPE ANCHORS AWEIGH. ANCHORS AWEIGH HAS ONE PART. THIS SAME PROGRAM CAN BE USED TO ENTER YOUR OWN MUSIC FROM A PICTURE OF A MUSIC SHEET WITH NOTES. IT IS A POINT WITH THE MOUSE PROGRAM AND WORKS!
VOCABULARY STORY 224    HOW DID BANNING ALCHOHOL DO IN THE USA?
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VOCABULARY STORY 224 HOW DID BANNING ALCHOHOL DO IN THE USA?

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It is erroneous to think you can ban alcohol in a free society. Superfluous unprecedented laws tried to eliminate alcohol in the USA in the 1920’s. These unwarranted laws led to a ponderous crime network selling alcohol! Nothing could placate an angry public which felt betrayed. Gangster gained notoriety. Some had a callous nonchaltance about killing. There were a variety of these bad guys with nuances. The government was powerless to sanction them. It is in error to think you can ban alcohol in a free society. Unnecessary never seen before laws tried to eliminate alcohol in the USA in the 1920’s. These uncalled for laws led to a giant crime network selling alcohol! Nothing could calm down an angry public which felt betrayed. Gangster gained an evil fame. Some had a hardened casualness about killing. There was an assortment of these bad guys with twists. The government was powerless to punish them.
VOCABULARY STORY 226  WHAT IS SNOW WHITE ABOUT?
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VOCABULARY STORY 226 WHAT IS SNOW WHITE ABOUT?

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Snow White has a concise plot: An ominous queen is culpable of jealousy against little Snow White for being more beautiful than her. She brews up an opaque, acidic potion. She turns herself into an old officious witch, without even a vestige of beauty. She is an opportunist, trying to get the princess to dismiss her doubts and acquiesce to eat a poison apple. Snow White has a tight plot: A menacing queen is guilty of jealousy against little Snow White for being more beautiful than her. She brews up a dark, bitting potion. She turns herself into an old meddlesome witch, without even a scrap of beauty. She takes advantage, trying to get the princess to shrug off her doubts and agree to eat a poison apple.
VOCABULARY STORY 228   HOW DID THE PROBLEM WITH ENGLAND DEVELOP?
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VOCABULARY STORY 228 HOW DID THE PROBLEM WITH ENGLAND DEVELOP?

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When England abridged USA’s maritime rights, without abating it, it led to profound adversity. It was indicative of disrespect for the new USA. The issue lingered; the King had a type of detachment - one of his idiosyncrasies. The US public had a determination to fight. A hypothetical war was debated. When England limited USA’s maritime rights, without stopping it, it led to deep turmoil. It was a show of disrespect for the new USA. The issue festered; the King had a type of remoteness - one of his quirks. The US public had a resolve to fight. A possible war was debated.
VOCABULARY STORY 223      WHAT WERE EARLY TV SHOWS LIKE?
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VOCABULARY STORY 223 WHAT WERE EARLY TV SHOWS LIKE?

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People have commented meticulously on early TV shows. The writers had trepidation they would be canceled, as many were. The solution was to have succinct trite story lines that are superficial. They were tentative and husbanded their plot possibilities. However; some shows were popular and stand out. They have tenacity even now with endless reruns. The Honeymooners is one of these. It has symmetry and artistry. People have talked in fine detail about early TV shows. The writers had a dread they would be canceled, as many were. The solution was to have brief unoriginal story lines that are light stuff. They were hesitant and used their plot possibilities sparingly. However; some shows were popular and stand out. They have staying power even now with endless reruns. The Honeymooners is one of these. It has balance and craft.