| prose |
writing or speech in its usual form of a series of sentences. Most language that is not poetry can be described as prose. Novels, short stories, essays, and letters are examples of writing done in prose. |
| record player |
a machine that plays records, vinyl discs recorded with music or speech. |
| say |
to express in speech or written words. [1/6 definitions] |
| sentence |
a complete unit of words in either writing or speech with a clear beginning and a full stop. A sentence usually has a subject and a verb. Sentences can state things, ask questions, give commands, or be exclamations. [1/3 definitions] |
| sermon |
a long speech that is intended to teach or scold; lecture. [1/2 definitions] |
| shorthand |
a system of writing used to record speech quickly. Simple symbols are used to represent sounds, words, or phrases. |
| should |
past tense of "shall" (used after verbs in the past tense that express speech or thoughts). [1/5 definitions] |
| silent |
made known or expressed in ways other than speech. [1/5 definitions] |
| simile |
a figure of speech in which two different things are compared by using the words "like" or "as." "March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb" is an example of a simile. |
| slang |
very informal speech that is made up of new words, or new meanings of old words. Slang is not appropriate for serious conversation or writing. |
| speak |
to deliver a speech. [1/7 definitions] |
| stammer |
a stammering manner of speech. [1/2 definitions] |
| syllable |
a unit of speech formed with a single pulse of air pressure. Syllables are made of a single vowel sound with or without surrounding consonants. [1/2 definitions] |
| talk |
a speech. [1/7 definitions] |
| tongue |
the movable organ in the bottom of the mouth, used for licking, tasting, swallowing, and human speech. [2/5 definitions] |
| translation |
the act of changing writing or speech from one language to another. [2 definitions] |
| translator |
a person who takes speech or writing from one language and puts it into a different language. |
| treat |
to discuss in speech or writing. [1/9 definitions] |
| vowel |
any of the speech sounds represented by these letters. These sounds are produced by allowing a free flow of air through the mouth. [1/2 definitions] |
| wanna |
contraction of "want to" used in some types of writing to reflect how the two words are often pronounced together in rapid, informal speech. |
| would |
used as a past form of "will1" after verbs in the past tense that report speech or thoughts. [1/3 definitions] |