New vocabulary story 4 CAN YOU MAKE A STORY CONTAINING THESE FIVE WORDS?: POLEMICAL PONDEROUS OBTUSE OFFICIOUS OBSTINATE MY VOCABULARY STORY: Many people find the polemical writing of Marx ponderous and obtuse. He is also obstinately officious in his desire to change the world. SIMPLIFIED STORY: Many people find the argumentation writing of Marx heavy, awkward and difficult. He is also unreasonably bent on offering his services in his desire to change the world. PARAPHRASE: The works of Marx rub many people the wrong way. He is tedious and difficult. He continually rants about advice to turn the world inside out; which seems totally unreasonable.

How many syllables are in the English language? A learned professor says 15,000; however; he uses uncommon words and dubious sound combinations. Here is my list using common words. It is under 5,000 syllables.

This is a writing exercise. It will get you to creatively write a story. Make a story from this list, using at least ten words: (I have included my story answer, with a paraphrase of it.) transfusion yule romanesque debris her inherent shinner fillet meteor burmese salient verbiage odd fascism accost whiplash bib gibe napalm formica THE AMERICAN HOSPITAL The American hospital was in an odd Romanesque building in the French town of Arl, during World War Two; the fight against fascism. Nurse Bell made her way through the debris that was inherent to war. An occasional meteor came out of the German salient, causing injuries. They gave transfusions, treated whiplash and napalm burns. During Christmas 1944, they had a giant Yule log in the fireplace to cheer the troops. The American hospital was in an odd tenth century building in the French town of Arl, during World War Two; the fight against the Nazis. Nurse Bell made her way through the wreckage is a part of war. An occasional shooting star came out of the German forward position, causing injuries. They gave blood, treated auto accidents and chemical burns. During Christmas 1944, they had a giant festive log in the fireplace for the troop’s moral. I never would have writing this story without the word prompts.

This is a writing exercise. It will get you to creatively write a story. Make a story from this list, using at least ten words: (I have included my story answer, with a paraphrase of it.) tape controversy stuff celibacy eat cull caucus gospel waxen goat korean perspicacious animate divination tawny fort brazen coroner mindset flake WHAT THE KOREAN WAR GENERAL DID There was an animated controversy during the Korean war. It was investigated by a congressional caucus which culled information from tapes. They said a general lived in a safe fort, eating to stuff himself with rich food. At the same time, he had a mindset to feed troops into battle without regard. The coroner said many deaths could have been avoided with a more perspicacious attitude. There was an lively scandal during the Korean war. It was explored by a congressional committee which drew information from recordings. They said a general lived in a secure strong place, eatting to fill himself with rich food. At the same time, he had an attitude to send troops carelessly into battle. The death investigator said many casualties could have been avoided with a more cautious strategy.

This is a writing exercise. It will get you to creatively write a story. Make a story from this list, using at least ten words: (I have included my story answer, with a paraphrase of it.) tape controversy stuff celibacy eat cull caucus gospel waxen goat korean perspicacious animate divination tawny fort brazen coroner mindset flake SAINT STEPHAN THE FIRST MARTYR Saint Stephan was the first martyr. He denounced devination in an animated way, causing controversy in the pagan city. To tempt him, he was asked to eat brazen goat offered to idols that the pagans stuff themselves with. He grew waxen and began preaching the gospel with a firm mindset and refused; so they killed him. Saint Stephan was the first person killed for the faith. He condemned fortune-telling in an lively way, causing a commotion in the pagan city. To catch him up, he was asked to eat grilled goat offered to pagan gods that the pagans gorge themselves with. He grew pale and began preaching the gospel with a steady attitude and said no; so they killed him.

AN ENGLISH WORD LIST Many attempts have been made to list a complete list of common English words. Here is mine. It took one year to compile. It is 17,000 words long. THE RULES I have tried to make it short but inclusive Any word that I have never heard or seen has been left out. I have usually only included one form of a word: government not governmental. THE REASONS FOR A COMMON WORD LIST Not to say I climbed it because it was there but such a project should be done; that is, any word you can think of is (or should be) on this list. I guess it is useful to learn English. It does display the richness of English; how any idea can be communicated. A BIOGRAPHY Such a list is a reflection of the interests and activities of the compiler. English peoples have participated in all the interests and activities of mankind. New words are continuously entering (and leaving) the “list”. I myself at 73 years old have many interests on an introductory level; without being boring and tedious. A spelling program is possible - a w then you see the word can be read, you can attempt a spelling, word. AVAILABLE AND FREE So here it is. Amazing how it fits in such a small space.

COMMON VOCABULARY STORY 54 THE TRAVELING SALESMAN The itinerant salesman from the South suffered a lot of abuse. Each sullen day, he would enact his orthodox routine. You could hear his dulcet voice calling out his wears. Fluffy cotton candy, fake floral arraignments, deodorant, plaited napkins; akin to a mobile 5 and 10 cent store. Police told him to move on. People made fun of him. However; some people felt a kinship to him and bought, especially millennials. The traveling salesman from the South suffered a lot of harassment. Each gloomy day, he would carry out his unoriginal labors . You could hear his sweet voice calling out his goods. Billowy cotton candy, fake flower bouquets, deodorant, folded napkins; like a movable junk store. Police told him to get lost. People mocked him. However some people felt a brotherly feeling for him and bought, especially young people.

COMMON WORD PLUS STORY 55 MY DREAM WORKING FOR THE MAN I was perplexed on what to do after graduating with a useless degree, so I went out looking for work out locally in the world. I went to the local big guy who ran a shipping business and inn. I had a reference. He was a rough character like the captain in master and commander. I was put to work early in the morning scrubbing barnacles. However; I was soon noticed as a person of value, so the captain said to me, show up at noon and help with the schedules. I soon was a part of the party. Exactly what I was to do? I was the assistant to the captain who was amused by my naivete. He had other associates, sons? but they were unreliable being debauched. I was a good boy; they drank, womanized, went missing. It was a post apocalyptic scene with ruined highways, wooden castle fiefdoms and lawlessness. I had never seen so much action. Older woman thought I was cute and said so to me openly. There was a woman who lived in the inn at the table. The captain flirted with her. I wanted to maintain my dignity but wanted to interact. I saw a dolls at the dollar store of different nationalities, they only had two little cheap ones. I bought them and she liked it. I was clearly on a different wavelength. The captain sent me on a mission to the local strong man to deliver his favorite liquor. I had to cross the ruined highway. When there, there was a wooded facade with crossbow wielding soldiers. They said, Who goes there! It was all mud and firth. I froze, said I wanted to see the govenor and was from the Captain, I didn’t know his name. I said, I had the liquor. He came out with his men and they began drinking from big tankards. I was ashamed not being versed in the “manly” ways. I said, If you do that, you will be done by thirty. They thought that was funny. I am seventy-three but ashamed to say it. I came back on foot but the ruined highway, "under construction" presented an obstacle. This is a common theme in my dreams. THE END

Eminent among the big sail fishing boats were the ones after the beluga. When comestibles ran low in the incipient winter, it influenced poor boys to join the fleet en mass; as it would bring in income to their families. They thought, could it hurt? They dressed in skivvies and on their haunches, scrubbed the decks. Each monotonous day was the same. The captain was empowered to sever limbs and use the noose to keep discipline. The boys got as raw as hamburger from sunburn. First among the big sail fishing boats were the ones after the large caviar bearing fish. When food and fuel ran low in the coming winter, it urged poor boys to join the fleet in droves; as it would bring in income to their families. They thought, could it hurt? They dressed in their underwear and on their hands and knees, scrubbed the decks. Each boring day was the same. The captain was give the authority to cut off limbs and use hanging to keep strict order. The boys got as red as raw meat from sunburn.

In Rome, at the junction of two main roads is a stadium, the Colosseum. It is surrounded by flora - pines. In ancient Rome, the law was inconsistent. If you collaborated with the State, you were just chastised for offenses; if not you were classified as an enemy. If you gainsayed an official or were delinquent with your mortgage, you were handed over. Teams of gladiators decapitated people on the guillotine between bout as light entertainment. In Rome, at the crossing of two main roads is an arena, the . Colosseum It is surrounded by plants - pines. In ancient Rome, the law was two tiered. If you were in with the State, you were just mildly scolded for offenses; if not you were identified as an enemy. If you criticized an official or were behind with your payments, you were handed over. Gangs of gladiators beheaded people on the block between fights as light entertainment.

COMMON WORD STORY 36 VOCABULARY WHAT ALEXANDER THE GREAT DID This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: CAMBODIAN EN MASSE JUXTAPOSITION SPERMATOZAN CROW INFIDEL INDIA DAUNT GECKO KNOWLEDGE EXTRA DISCOURSE WOODSMAN TITLE QUALMS ITALIAN STAMMER MENSE APSE Here is my story: Alexander with the title of great, crowed his empire extended to India. His generals had expressed their qualms en masse. But Alexander with extra courage and knowledge, was not daunted. Greek culture was now in juxtaposition with the East, which made for some interesting discourses. Alexander with the name of great, boasted his empire went all the way to India. His generals all together had expressed their doubts. But Alexander with added bravery and ideas, was not discouraged. Greek culture was now in right next to the East, which made for some interesting conversations. FINAL THOUGHTS: Stories are like dreams.

COMMON WORD STORY 37 Native American museum of the old west This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. A museum to Sioux culture, way out in the boondocks, defies description. Once you have your ticket, you enter a hall with the cowcatcher of an American locomotive and a muraL of buffalo. They stress the imperturbable nature of the Indians under trying conditions. The West was no place for the lazy! The Indians took settlers hostages; later the Indians became hirelings to the settlers as power shifted. Once a year, a fiesta is held with native foods. A glutton’s delight. A museum to Sioux culture, way out in the back country, is incredible. Once you have your ticket, you enter a hall with the front of an American locomotive and a painting of buffalo. They stress the stolid nature of the Indians under trying conditions. The West was no place for the indolent! The Indians took settlers captives; later the Indians became day laborers to the settlers as power shifted. Once a year, a festival is held with local foods. A eater’s joy.

Urgent circumstances after WW2 brought the man to the USA from Europe. Here, his good instincts and common sense helped him to succeed. He was nominated for best magician. he had an amiable benevolent air and rippling manly muscles which left women faint. He had an act with two young female assistants who looked so much alike that with some music and a jolt, one seemed to disappear and reappear across the stage by magic. Dire conditions after WW2 brought the man to the USA from Europe. Here, his good ways and good sense helped him to get ahead. He was named as best magician. He had a friendly helpful way about him and bulging manly muscles which made woman swoon . He had a trick with two young female helpers who looked so much the same that with some music and a flash, one seemed to dematerialize and reappear across the hall as if by magic.

COMMON WORD STORY 51 AMERICAN FOOTBALL In the old days, before the leagues, American football was a lame affair. The gridiron had diverse players, blacks, irish, WASPs. The Giants were fretful of coming up with the rent for the Polo Grounds; an ancient stadium, scrawled with graffiti. The roundblock was the fear of a cascade of injuries at the hands of frisky violent opponents. One player, W.A Titel, is in the pantheon of greats. In the old days, before the leagues, American football was a puny thing. The field had varied players, blacks, irish, white anglo-saxon protestants The Giants were nervous about coming up with the rent for the Polo Grounds; an very old stadium, covered with with spray painted words. The main problem was he fear of a series of injuries at the hands of lively violent opposing teams. One player, W.A Titel, is in the hall of fame of the greats.

BARBARIANS AND CHRISTIANS The plentiful patchwork of kingdoms resulting from the Roman Empires fall was ingested by Magyar empire without much fanfare in he 10th century. The Christians were impassive before their braided headed tormentors. There were bouts of violence with people clapped in chairs and held as hostages; peace proposals went nowhere. However; contact with the Christians embossed itself on the mentation and ways of the Barbarians, as culture transfused between the groups as they interacted. THE OLD BOXER Ridik Bow, a, once has TNT fighter with signature braids, once had TNT fists, now only has faded newspaper clipping. He quit without fanfare , after realizing the punches he had ingested during his many bouts had taken his physical ability away. In his last fight, the ring was like an inferno as fans clapped wildly as his punishment was plentiful.

COMMON WORD STORY 52 WHAT THE POOR VENICE DID In the principality of Venice, vagrants became inured to deterance by police. Young beggar girls turned on the water works to get sympathy. People became destitute all the time with run ins with the equivalent of the Renaissance IRS. They sold trinkets from cabinets trying to maximize profits, scalping tourists. Red eyed beggars used eloquent phrases to sell just to survive. In the governmental region of Venice, the homeless became use to to rough treatment by police. Young beggar girls cried to get sympathy. People became penniless all the time with encounters with the the Renaissance version of tax collectors. They sold junk from boxes trying to get the most profits, cheating tourists. Red eyed beggars used flowery phrases to sell just to survive.

COMMON WORD STORIES 50 CHEMICAL HAZARDS It is a historical fact; one must admit, that if you expose yourself to chemicals, it will not end well . There are tedious ads on the radio, to screw the public. Emolient ginko is relished to clear the skin. But this is not based on science; it is only an untrue figment to make money. It is a well known fact; one must recognize, that if you put chemicals on yourself, it will not end well . There are repetitious ads on the radio, to cheat the public. Creams filled with herbs are prized to clear the skin. But this is not founded on empirical research; it is only an untrue crazy idea to make money. In the Bosh capital of Nazi Germany, they had a burning laver in front of the Austrian embassy. A chromatic effluent pollutant screwed up the animals in the neighboring zoo. The panda had low hemoglobin levels and had to be admitted to the hospital, due to being exposed. In the German capital of Nazi Germany, they had a burning fire pan in front of the Austrian official offices. A colorful smoke by product messed up the animals in the zoo next door. The panda had low red blood cell levels and had to be put in the hospital, due to taking in this substance.

COMMON WORD STORY 48 EVENTS IN VENICE and HOW ANTS LIVE The cabbies in who worked in Venice along the dike, had a nifty lifestyle. Although poor, they were able to triumph over it. They sang the leitmotifs of current operas with codes for communication among themselves. They would brake to eat a tasty prune treats dipped in chocolate. The taxi drives in who worked in Venice along the levy, had a nice life. Even if poor, they were able to overcome over it. They sang the themes of recent operas with hidden messages for messaging between themselves. They would pause to eat a tasty fruit treats covered in coco covering Alternate story with the same words: Although ant workers are unisex-all female, they have a nifty organization. They dip down into the soil, aiding its porosity. They are a triumph of nature, even being able to communicate with each other. Once a year, they have a sort of hoedown to go to new areas. Formic acid is their weapon. Even if ant workers are all the same sex-all female, they have a great community. They dig down into the earth, aiding its aeration. They are a victory of nature, even being able to talk to each other. One time a year, they have a sort of festival to go into new places. A powerful acid is their defensive substance. .

VOCABULARY - COMMON WORD STORY 32 WHAT THE FISHING BOAT CAUGHT This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: TARPON TRAIL CERUSE VALANCE BRIC-A-BRAC DEN WITHDRAWL NETWORK TOPAZ INTACT CINE CONCESSION ESPLANADE CITE 15.JACKKNIFE NOTABLE REPERTORY NEBBISH HORSE LEGUME Here is my story: The fishing boat had a repertory of skills. Just to cite one of its notable catches: It was November, they had made the concession of staying just off the esplanade to stay out of the open ocean waves. There was a network of dens of the tarpon. They left a ceruse trail as they feed on sardines. Just before withdrawl for the night, they caught a giant marlin intact; as big as a horse. The fishing boat had a bag of tricks. Just to name one of its famous catches: It was November, they had made the self-limitation of staying just off the bank to stay out of the open ocean waves. There were connected tunnels, the home of big game fish. Just before leaving for the night, they caught a giant marlin; as big as a cow. FINAL THOUGHTS: See the full list of 17,000 words included with this story. Try to make your own stories using randomly chosen words. T

VOCABULARY - COMMON WORD STORY 33 A ROMANTIC CARIBBEAN ENGLISH MANSION This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: COCONUT ICING MACE ROMANTIC FIREPLACE PALE ORTHODOX GRACE BOARD EXISTENTIAL EXPERT EXCHEQUER BLEAK HOSILE SOUPCON SUCCULENT GLISANDO COMA HOP SHOULDER Here is my story: The romantic Caribbean island once owned by England, has coconuts, succulent fruits and aromatic spices like mace. It also has an orthodox English manor house, funded by the exchequer to house the governor when it was a colony. It has fireplaces casting a pale glow on a great hall. There is a soupcon of island culture in the architecture built with expert local artisans. The lovely Caribbean island once owned by England, has coconuts, juicy fruits and nice smelling spices like mace. It also has a conventional mansion, paid for by the English treasury to house the governor in colonial times. It has roaring fires under mantle places, throwing faint light on a great hall. There is a hint of island culture in the architecture built by skilled local artists. FINAL THOUGHTS: A place like the Cayman Islands?