Unit 3-chapter 5

proceed /prəs'id/

The minute they sit down at the table, they proceed to scream.

definition: start

eg: He proceeded to write a letter.

reinforce /r,iɪnf'ɔrs/

It just reinforces the bad behavior.

definition: make stronger by adding something

eg: Our defenses must be reinforced against attack.

n: reinforcement

slam /sl'æm/

On the other hand, I also have patients who never say hello, scream at the top of their lungs, and slam doors....

definition: shut with force

eg: She slammed the window shut.

wail /w'el/

They wail loudly to call for food when thet are hungry, and they writhe and kick when they are in pain.

definition: cry with a long loud sound in grief

eg: She wailed with pain.

a: wailing

writhe /r'ɪθ/

They wail loudly to call for food when thet are hungry, and they writhe and kick when they are in pain.

definition: twist and turn

eg: He writhed in agony.

toddler /t'ɑdlɚ/

We can expect more from toddlers because thay communicate quite well when it comes to dealing with things like hunger and pain.

definition: a very young child who is just learning to walk

eg: She has a young baby and a toddler.

consideration /kəns,ɪdɚ'eʃən/

...which shows me that they already have one of the most important skills of being human: basic consideration for others. 

definition: (1) careful thought (2) thoughtfulness

eg: She stayed at home out of consideration 

a: considerate 

chapter 6

authoritative /əθ'ɔrət,etɪv/

I steady my voice and reach for a low, authoritative octave.

definition: very reliable

eg: He was a small man but there was an authoritative tone in his voice.　

adv: authoritatively

jerk /dʒ'ɚk/

I jerk upright, still holdings his shoe...

definition: a quick, sudden pull

eg: He gave the rope a jerk.

moan /m'on/

I start to chase her as she chases him, but give up when he looks pleadingly into my eyes, moaning "stop."

definition: make a long, low sound of pain

eg: The patient moaned all night.

n: moaner

plead 

I start to chase her as she chases him, but give up when he looks pleadingly into my eyes, moaning "stop."

definition: beg

eg: I pleadedfor help.

poll /p'ol/

I consider taking a playground poll as to whether I should"get out" and, if I choose not to, does this, .... 

definition: a survey of opinion among people

eg: We were questioned for the poll.

propel /prəp'ɛl/

She propels him forward with ease, though he can't be a light load with his sand toys.

definition: push or drive forward

eg: He was propelled by greed.

n: propeller

remedy /r'ɛmədi/

...Mrs.X whips out her keys and proceeds to remedy the situation.

definitioin: someting that cures of relieves illness 

eg: There are some remedies for colds.

sob /s'ɑb/

He throws himself onto the floor sobbing, lost in grief.

definition: cry with short gasps

eg: The girl sobbed herself to sleep.

n: sobbing

steady /st'ɛdi/

I steady my voice and reach for a low, authoritative octave.

definition: stable

eg: Have you got a steady boy friend?

adv: steadily n: steadiness

retort /r'it,ɔrt/

Blood rushes to my face as I retort with false confidence,....

definition: reply sharply

eg: He retorted that it was none of my business.

hurl /h'ɚl/

Three days later, just as I bend over to pick up the.... little sneaker Grayer has hurled into the Xes'...entryway,...

definiiton: throw with force

eg: She hurled herself to the ground.

chatter /tʃ'ætɚ/

We head toward the park as Caitlin and Grayer chatter away.

definition: talk quickly in a friendly way without stopping

eg: The women were chatering over their needlework.

stroller /str'olɚ/

I walk the remainder of the way well outside his field of stroller vision...

definiiton: a baby carriage in the form of a chair

eg: We have to buy a stroller for our baby.

the notes in the class

ill-mannered brat 

thanks for your attention. = thanks for listening.