![]() ![]() LOOSE-adjective, to not be tight verb (rarely used)-to releaseĮx: The burglar's pants were so loose that he was sure to lose the race with the cop chasing him.Įx: While awaiting trial, he was never set loose from jail because no one would post his bail. "If you lose that new lunchbox, don't even think of coming home!" (also laying, laid, has/have laid-At that point, Pappy laid the shotgun on the ground).Įx: Mom glared at Mikey. (also lying, lay, has/have lain-The dog has lain in the shade all day yesterday, the dog lay there for twelve hours).Įx: "Lay down that shotgun, Pappy!" The sheriff demanded of the crazed moonshiner.Įx: The town lay at the foot of the mountain. ![]() hint: people can tell lies)Įx: I have a headache, so I'm going to lie down for a while. LED-verb, past tense of the verb "to lead"Įx: She led the campers on an over-night hike. Also financial resources.Įx: The firm had enough capital to build the new plant.ĬAPITOL-the actual building in which the legislative body meetsĮx: The governor announced his resignation in a speech given at the capitol today.Įx: I cited ten quotes from the same author in my paper.Įx: The sight of the American flag arouses different emotions in different parts of the world.Įx: The new office building was built on the site of a cemetery.ĬOMPLEMENT-noun, something that completes verb, to completeĮx: A nice dry white wine complements a seafood entree.Įx: The professor complimented Betty on her proper use of a comma.Įx: The student's conscience kept him from cheating on the exam.Įx: I was conscious when the burglar entered the house.Įx: The men and women on the council voted in favor of an outdoor concert in their town.Įx: The parole officer counseled the convict before he was released.Įx: The teacher elicited the correct response from the student.Įx: The Columbian drug lord was arrested for his illicit activities.Įx: The eminent podiatrist won the Physician of the Year award.Įx: The meaning of the poem was immanent, and not easily recognized.Įx: A fight between my sister and me is imminent from the moment I enter my house.Įx: The baby will scream as soon as its mother walks out of the room.Įx: It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood. ![]() OR A part of this plan involves getting started at dawn.Įx: The martian assented to undergo experiments.Įx: You could see his breath in the cold air.Įx: If you don't breathe, then you are dead.ĬAPITAL-seat of government. OR My old car fell apart before we reached California.Įx: The new course was a part of the new field of study at the university. ![]()
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