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.

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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.

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 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. .

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 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.

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 35 VOCABULARY HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS 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: INSOLVENT INTERPERSONAL IMPLICATE MISBECOMING PERMIT LEVER CLANDESTINE TARPAULIN DYSFUNCTION SATYR HYSSOP PROSAIC FERRET MAGGOT IRRADICABLE LATTICE CARE MOTORCYCLE PILASTER CLAM Here is my story: When his motorcycle dealership became insolvent, the owner tried to ferret out the reasons for his failure. He found in himself traits unbecoming dealing with the public; implicated in his dysfunction; things as prosaic as not permitting people to talk first. He concluded his faults were not irradicable and with care he could succeed. When his car dealership became bankrupt, the owner tried to search out the reasons for his failure. He found in himself habits unsuited for dealing with the public; involved in his inability; things as ordinary as not letting people talk first. He resolved his faults were not unchangeable and with care he could succeed. FINAL THOUGHTS: Try to make your own stories with lists of words. It is a writer’s exercise.

VOCABULARY - COMMON WORD STORY 34 TOWNSTONE THE TOWN THAT WOULD NOT DIE 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: ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAM REEVE HIGHLIGHT CRAWL BARITONE ALL POULTICE EPHAH CYST BOP DIZZY RIME HUSBANDRY BEAK FLAPJACK BAGEL HALL WHENCE GRIT SYNAESTHESIA Here is my story: Tombstone is a town in Arizona whence came all the grit of the cowboy days. Scene of the fight at the OK corral. A highlight is the opera house, a hall where baritones once sang. In the saloon, dizzy cowboys crawled after being bopped in the head. In the canteen, flapjacks where flipped and a bun, the ancestor of today’s bagel was made. Tombstone is a town in Arizona where all the grit of the cowboy days came. Place of the fight at the OK corral. A main feature is the opera house, a hall where opera singers once sang. In the saloon, woozy cowboys went on their knees after being hit in the head. In the kitchen shack, flapjacks where turned and a bun, the predecessor of today’s bagel was made. FINAL THOUGHTS: See if you can made another story with the same word list.

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?

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 31 THE THEORY OF TIME 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: HOROLOGY BROGUE ACHROMATIC IMPLANT PROSPECT INTERLARD COLANDER RIP CONDOM CAPRICCIO SLEAZY MONSIGNOR THEORY SHRED DECIDUOUS IVY ADRENALINE RATLINE WOVE Here is my story: Horology is woven into today's society. It's like a clock is implanted in our brains. However; ancient people made do without a shred of modern time-keeping. They kept time by observing the growing ivy or the fall of deciduous leaves. The prospect of no clocks would rip society, leaving it bland and achromatic. Time keeping is imbedded into today's society. It's like a clock is part of our brains. However; anciet people made without even a bit of modern time keeping. They kept time by looking at growing plants or the fall of tree leaves. The idea of no clocks would tear society, leaving it bland and colorless. FINAL THOUGHTS: This is an enjoyable thing to do; writing a story and then rephrasing it.

COMMON WORD STORY 30 OFF TO THE PRISON 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: MAMMOGRAM CONNING TOWER PILFER SPELL FINERY APPORTION BOURGEOIS THENCE BUTT LURCH WHITEOUT SCRAPE ZYGOTE COMPLY IMPI FECUND CARDIOVASCULAR METER FORESTER DIALOGUE Here is my story: The conning tower of the prison cast a weird spell over the landscape. Each guard was apportioned a sector of the wall to watch. The spotlight lurched around. The prisoners comply with rules without a scrap of dignity. If you impinge on the laws, pilfer anything, you will find yourself in front of a judge in his finery and thence to this place. The observation tower of the prison had a strange effect on the scene. Each guard was assigned a part of the wall to watch. The spotlight bumped around. The prisoners follow the rules without a bit of self-respect. If you break the law - steal anything, you will find yourself in front of a judge in his nice clothes and then off to this place. FINAL THOUGHTS: Try this exercise.

VOCABULARY - COMMON WORD STORY 29 What happened to the criminal 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: mosquito forbode flex superb brink up species sterling meningitis saucepan stall spasm usher clavichord hotcakes functional racketeer cerement limpid grieve Here is my story: The racketeer ran from the law. He stalled on the brink of a forboding swamp. It was full of mosquito and flea species that cause meningitis. The beginning water being limpid, seemed to usher him in. When he was up to his waist, the spasms began. He was in a functional breakdown and stuck. The sterling law officers retrieved his body for ID. The swamp goo were his cerements. No one grieved for him. The gangster ran from the law. He hesitated on the edge of a scary bog. It was full of vermin that cause brain sickness. The beginning water waa clear seeming to invite him in. When he was up to his naval, the convulsions began. He was physically paralyzed and fixed in place. The great law officers got back his body for ID. The swamp muck were his winding sheets. No one mourned for him. FINAL THOUGHTS: Good, no?