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NEW VOCABULARY STORY 60    THE DANGERS OF SPACE TRAVEL
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NEW VOCABULARY STORY 60 Do Now NOW WITH HINDI, ARABIC AND KOREAN VERSIONS NOTE The translations are done by Google translate. A reverse translation shows varying accuracy. If those in the language groups included can do better, I will change it to your version. Paul Skittone CAN YOU MAKE A STORY CONTAINING THESE FIVE WORDS?: INTREPID INUNDATE INVERT INURE INTRACTABLE MY VOCABULARY STORY: Travelers in outer space must be intrepid. First, they are inundated with cosmic rays. Then they are weightless. Being inverted or upright is all the same. You can get inured to it but the damage is intractable and certain. SIMPLE VERSION: Travelers in outer space must be brave. First, they are flooded with cosmic rays. Then they are weightless. Being upside down or upright is all the same. You can get used to it but the damage is hard to manage and certain. HINDI: बाहरी अंतरिक्ष में यात्रियों को निडर होना चाहिए। सबसे पहले, वे कॉस्मिक किरणों से जलमग्न होते हैं। फिर वे भारहीन होते हैं। उल्टा या सीधा होना सब एक जैसा है। आप इसके लिए पेशाब कर सकते हैं लेकिन नुकसान असहनीय और निश्चित है। सरल संस्करण: बाहरी अंतरिक्ष में यात्रियों को बहादुर होना चाहिए। सबसे पहले, वे कॉस्मिक किरणों से भर जाते हैं। फिर वे भारहीन होते हैं। उल्टा या सीधा होना सब एक जैसा है। आप इसके आदी हो सकते हैं लेकिन नुकसान का प्रबंधन करना मुश्किल है और निश्चित है। ARABIC: يجب أن يكون المسافرون في الفضاء الخارجي شجعان. أولا ، تغمرها الأشعة الكونية. ثم هم عديم الوزن. كونك مقلوبا أو مستقيما هو كل شيء. يمكنك أن تعتاد على ذلك ولكن الضرر مستعصي ومؤكد. نسخة بسيطة: يجب أن يكون المسافرون في الفضاء الخارجي شجعان. أولا ، تغمرها الأشعة الكونية. ثم هم عديم الوزن. أن تكون مقلوبا أو مستقيما هو كل شيء. يمكنك التعود على ذلك ولكن من الصعب إدارة الضرر ومؤكد. KOREAN: 우주의 여행자는 용감해야합니다. 첫째, 그들은 우주선으로 범람합니다. 그런 다음 그들은 무중력입니다. 거꾸로 또는 똑바로 세우는 것은 모두 동일합니다. 당신은 그것에 익숙해 질 수 있지만 손상은 다루기 어렵고 확실합니다. 간단한 버전 : 우주를 여행하는 사람들은 용감해야 합니다. 첫째, 그들은 우주선으로 넘쳐납니다. 그런 다음 그들은 무중력입니다. 거꾸로 또는 똑바로 세우는 것은 모두 동일합니다. 익숙해 질 수는 있지만 피해는 관리하기 어렵고 확실합니다. VIETNAMESE: Du khách ngoài vũ trụ phải gan dạ. Đầu tiên, chúng bị ngập trong các tia vũ trụ. Sau đó, họ không trọng lượng. Đảo ngược hoặc thẳng đứng đều giống nhau. Bạn có thể làm quen với nó, nhưng thiệt hại là khó chữa và chắc chắn. PHIÊN BẢN ĐƠN GIẢN: Du khách ngoài vũ trụ phải dũng cảm. Đầu tiên, chúng tràn ngập các tia vũ trụ. Sau đó, họ không trọng lượng. Lộn ngược hoặc thẳng đứng đều giống nhau. Bạn có thể quen với nó nhưng thiệt hại rất khó quản lý và chắc chắn. GERMAN Reisende im Weltraum müssen unerschrocken sein. Erstens werden sie von kosmischer Strahlung überschwemmt. Dann sind sie schwerelos. Umgekehrt oder aufrecht zu sein ist dasselbe. Sie können sich daran
NEW VOCABULARY STORY  55     HOW SOCIETIES STIFFLE
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NEW VOCABULARY STORY 55 Do Now NOW WITH HINDI, ARABIC AND KOREAN VERSIONS NOTE The translations are done by Google translate. A reverse translation shows varying accuracy. If those in the language groups included can do better, I will change it to your version. Paul Skittone CAN YOU MAKE A STORY CONTAINING THESE FIVE WORDS?: DERIDE HERESY DETACHMENT HAMPER DERIVATIVE MY VOCABULARY STORY: The Church derided Galelao and said his theories were heresy. This hampered science and caused an emotional detachment in intellectuals. Their society became derivative and uncompetative. SIMPLE VERSION: The Church laughed at Galelao and said his theories were against religion. This crippled science and caused an emotional separation in thinking people. Their society became unoriginal and uncompetative. HINDI: क्या आप इन पांच शब्दों से युक्त एक कहानी बना सकते हैं? उपहास विधर्म निर्लिप्तता डलिया संजात मेरी शब्दावली कहानी: चर्च ने गैलेलाओ की निंदा की और कहा कि उनके सिद्धांत विधर्मी थे। इसने विज्ञान को बाधित किया और बुद्धिजीवियों में एक भावनात्मक अलगाव पैदा किया। उनका समाज व्युत्पन्न और अप्रतिस्पर्धी बन गया। ARABIC: هل يمكنك عمل قصة تحتوي على هذه الكلمات الخمس؟: استهزأ بدعه مفرزه تعوق مشتق قصة مفرداتي: سخرت الكنيسة من جاليلاو وقالت إن نظرياته بدعة. هذا أعاق العلم وتسبب في انفصال عاطفي في المثقفين. أصبح مجتمعهم مشتقا وغير تنافسي. KOREAN: 이 다섯 단어가 포함된 이야기를 만들 수 있습니까?: 조롱 이단 분리 방해하다 파생어 내 어휘 이야기 : 교회는 갈렐라오를 조롱하고 그의 이론이 이단이라고 말했습니다. 이것은 과학을 방해하고 지식인들에게 정서적 분리를 일으켰습니다. 그들의 사회는 파생적이고 비경쟁적이되었습니다. VIETNAMESE: BẠN CÓ THỂ LÀM MỘT CÂU CHUYỆN CÓ CHỨA NĂM TỪ NÀY KHÔNG?: CHẾ NHẠO DỊ GIÁO ĐỘI CẢN TRỞ ĐẠO HÀM CÂU CHUYỆN TỪ VỰNG CỦA TÔI: Giáo hội chế giễu Galelao và nói rằng lý thuyết của ông là dị giáo. Điều này cản trở khoa học và gây ra sự tách rời cảm xúc trong giới trí thức. Xã hội của họ trở nên phái sinh và không cạnh tranh.
reverse translation of story 55
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reverse translation of story 55

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better hindi: Can you create a story consisting of these five words? ridicule heresy detachment un involvement a small wicker-basket produced My vocabulary story: The church condemned Galelao and said his doctrines were heretical. This disrupted science and created an emotional alienation among intellectuals. Their society became derivative and uncompetitive.
VOCABULARY - COMMON WORD STORY 32       WHAT THE FISHING BOAT CAUGHT
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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
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VOCABULARY - COMMON WORD STORY 33 A ROMANTIC CARIBBEAN ENGLISH MANSION

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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?
COMMON WORD STORY 27                    WHAT DOROTHY DID IN OZ
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COMMON WORD STORY 27 WHAT DOROTHY DID IN OZ 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: RAINBOW INFORMER YELLOW CONSTANT MICE GAFFER CANAANITE NAKED RADIATION SONNET LINGER INCOORDINATION ECCENTRIC DENY TURKEY SEMOLINA JAPAN LUSTY EUTHANASIA CHURCH Here is my story: When Dorothy went over the rainbow, she started a constant quest on the yellow brick road. She fell into an eccentric weird world where mice and turkeys talked - odder than Japan. She did not linger, but moved toward the Emerald City to see the Wizard of Oz. An informer had described him as a lusty capable man. He turned out to be a gaffer and denied he could help Dorothy but later thought of something. When Dorothy went through the skies, she started a continuous journey on the yellow brick road. She fell into an odd strange world where mice and birds talked - more peculiar than Japan. She did not stay in one place long, but moved straight to the Emerald City to see the Wizard of Oz. A person had pictured him as an active effective man. He turned out to be an old blunderer and said he could not help Dorothy but later thought of something.
COMMON WORD STORY  22                      WHY COOKING IS GREAT
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COMMON WORD STORY 22 WHY COOKING IS GREAT 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: VENERABLE LAYER SCALLOP COLORATURA MORALE BLOWSY KNEAD KNOW LIVELIHOOD ENJOY NECROPHILIA AXLE BERATE PALM CONVERT VULNERABLE DISENGAGE PEPPERMINT DEMOCRAT VETERINARY Here is my story: Cooking is a venerable art. There is a lot to know and enjoy. Those that disengage and berate it, become converts if given some education. Kneading scallops with breadcrumbs provides a easy enjoyable meal. Chef is a nice livelihood; not vunerable to the whims of the stock market. A country with good food available to all is a democratic society. b Cooking is an ancient art. There is plenty to find out about and like. Those that are estranged and say bad things about it, come over if given some training. Drudging shrimp with breadcrumbs gives a quick good meal. Head cook is a nice job; safe from the quirks of the sock market. A country with good food for all is a place with empowered people.
COMMON WORD STORY 35                              HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS
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COMMON WORD STORY 35 HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS

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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.
COMMON WORD STORY 36               WHAT ALEXANDER THE GREAT DID
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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.
VOCABULARY   34       TOWNSTONE THE TOWN THAT WOULD NOT DIE
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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.
COMMON WORD STORY 40            THE FIRST HUMANS SPEAK OUT
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The one hominoid that cut asunder our lower animal nature was australopithecines. Before them, we reacted to nature. With them, we embarked on becoming the monarch of nature instead. These early men's whose coz was the famous Lucy, began to represent their feelings with objects d'art to beguile their fellows there on the plains. The one prehuman that rose above our primative animal nature was australopithecines. Before them, we were pushed around by nature. With them, we began to become the masters of nature in its place. These early men's whose relative was the famous Lucy, began to picture their feelings with art objects to bedazzle their companions there on the plains.
COMMON WORD STORY 41           GEORGE WASHINGTON BATTLES ON THROUGH THE WINTER
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COMMON WORD STORY 41 GEORGE WASHINGTON BATTLES ON THROUGH THE WINTER

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The forces opposing George Washington were baffled by his actions in 1777. An offer of surrender delivered by a courier turned out to be a hoax. Guerilla fighting continued through he winter in the slush and cold. The English general, an individual devoted to madera, was abashed and had a growing cirrosis problem. Not one scintilla of progess could be shown; in fact, the problem had regressed. The forces facing George Washington were confused by his movements in 1777. A petition for giving up delivered by a runner turned out to be bogus. Informal conflict continued through he winter in the snow and cold. The English general, an individual who liked wine was ashamed and had a growing liver problem. Not one scrap of progess could be claimed; in fact, the problem had gotten worse.
Common Word Story 42                  Problems with pesticides
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Common Word Story 42 Problems with pesticides

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When the grotto began to spawn mosquitos, the local people started to blubber. They wanted special action; the aim - the elimination of the pests. The government surveilled the situation; scientists lectured and data amassed. When pathology was linked to the problem, a dispassionate quick decision was made to cover the area with malathion pesticide. But, to rthe disbelief of all, this was an error. The bat population was killed off, making things much worse. --- When the cave pools began to hatch mosquitos, the local people started to complain. They wanted special action; the aim - to get rid of the annoyances . The government watched the situation; scientists gave seminars and information was collected. When illness was implicated to the problem, a standard fast response was made to spray the area with strong pesticide. But, to the shock of all, this was a mistake. The bat colony was killed off, making things much worse. ---
Common Word Story 43              GERMAN SUBMARINES STRANGLED ENGLAND
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Common Word Story 43 GERMAN SUBMARINES STRANGLED ENGLAND

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GERMAN SUBMARINES STRANGLED ENGLAND The U27 WW2 German Uboat typified the submarine fleet that cut a swathe through allied shipping. Its torpedos caused a dimunition of supplies from Indian factories to England. The U27 had an estimable exquisite record in 1943. The sub fleet was like the coils of a snake, chocking England. The rocked shipping until the convey system was developed, easing the situation. --- The U27 WW2 German Uboat was a standard boat of the submarine fleet that cut a path through allied shipping. Its weapons caused a sharp drop off of supplies from Indian factories to England. The U27 had an great perfect record in 1943. The sub fleet was like the twists of a snake, strangling England. The decimated shipping until the escort system was developed, reversing the crisis. ---
COMMON WORD STORY 44                  WORLD WAR TWO IN THE PACIFIC
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COMMON WORD STORY 44 WORLD WAR TWO IN THE PACIFIC

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WORLD WAR TWO IN THE PACIFIC One facet of the war were malaria casualties. The fighting was vehement enough without this added problem. Mosquitos proliferated, leaving troops petulant and chronically ill. There were scanty medical facilities to address the problem with not enough MD's. To get egress from jungles, you needed a sickle. When troops donned protection gear, changes, subtile At first took place. Jeeps carrying equipment helped a lot too. One feature of the war were malaria patients. The fighting was savage enough without this added problem. Mosquitos multiplied, leaving troops cranky and continuously sick. There were limited medical facilities to face the problem with not enough doctors. To get out of jungles, you needed a machete. When troops put on preventative equipment, changes, not easily seen at first took place. Jeeps carrying supplies helped a lot too.
COMMON WORD STORY 45                  TURMOIL DURING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
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COMMON WORD STORY 45 TURMOIL DURING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

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TURMOIL DURING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION The Torys were favorable to the English sovereign during the American Revolution. Many of these were brits from England. Patriots proliferated and accussed them of connivance against the war. Eventually, a fracture took place and bold action was demanded. Torys were asked whether they were for independence or not. Many were sent to prison out in Boston bay , there to drink thin leek soup and stale bread. However; many rich connected people were exempt and were left alone. The Loyalists were supportive of the English king during the American Revolution. Many of these were English from England. Patriots multiplied and sued them for working against the war. Finally, a rupture took place and bold measures were strongly called for. Torys were asked whether they were for a break with England or not. Many were sent to prison out in Boston bay , there to drink thin onion soup and spoiled bread. However; many rich socialites were unaffected and were left untouched.
COMMON WORD STORY 46                       THE DUTCH IN NEW YORK
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COMMON WORD STORY 46 THE DUTCH IN NEW YORK

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THE DUTCH IN NEW YORK When the beaver fur trade became obsolete, Dutch patricians in New York City who grew rich by exporting pelts were crestfallen. They conceded they would have to realign themselves to the waves of imigrants who were coming to the city; that was the future. They retrained to run factories to produce denim and othe inexpensive cloth to clothe the crush of newcomers. At the same trime, there was a lot of fantasizing about a glorious lost Dutch past; in New York State. Washington Irving wrote about the Knickerbockers on this wistful theme. When the beaver fur trade became passe, Dutch socalites in New York City who grew rich by exporting furs were sad. They agreed they would have to adapt themselves to the waves of foreigners who were coming to the city; that was the future. They learned to run factories to produce blue jeans and other inexpensive clothing to outfit the crush of newcomers. At the same time, there was a lot of fictional tales about a glorious lost Dutch past; in New York State. Washington Irving wrote about the Knickerbockers on this fanciful topic.
COMMON WORD STORY  30               OFF TO THE PRISON
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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.
COMMON WORD STORY 37      Native American museum of the old west
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COMMON WORD STORY 37 Native American museum of the old west

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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 38       The Great Magician Comes to America
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Common Word Story 38 The Great Magician Comes to America

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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.