ELA Vocab. List 1

“They’ll be talking about this night for years to come as one of the biggest events in New York sports’ illustrious history,” Albert said. New York Times (Jul 26, 2012)

Some banter ensues as Reid suggests his partner is "exploiting" people's stories.

Maybe some enterprising indie developer will come along and fill this terrible, gaping void…. Forbes (Jan 3, 2013)

Most South Korean papers published excerpts from his speech and commented on the "unusual" unification remark made by the young leader.

The Columbia University Libraries will collaborate with prize recipients to create online study guides related to the winning works, incorporating historical research and scholarly discussions.

Most composers' biographies bear out the adage that geniuses are born, not made.

Both performers commented on Mr. Herman’s intrepid optimism, a quality that seems increasingly precious in today’s discordant culture. New York Times (Aug 22, 2012)

There are also some married travelers for whom that detail does not appear to preclude seeking dates.

The Kremlin's website said on Thursday that Putin had signed a decree granting Depardieu citizenship. Reuters (Jan 3, 2013)

Yes, we do go overboard venerating heroes in this country.

Will reverting to the original terms of service be enough? Forbes (Dec 26, 2012)

It might seem churlish to critique this engaging film on political grounds. Salon (Aug 9, 2012)

The "Chartist Parson" has, on the other hand, been growing more and more aristocratic, illiberal, and even servile in politics. McCarthy, Justin

His décor style is distinctive: He supplies doll families with pet dogs, crystal chandeliers, portraits painted on ivory and bountiful platters of fake food.

The best regional theatres are no longer citadels of high art with drawbridges, but open to all and deeply engaged with their community.

Mr. Toporek said, however, that the site also tried not to jostle shoppers.

But after starting 1-2 and finding out Pagano was taking an indefinite leave after being diagnosed with leukemia, things changed. Seattle Times (Dec 12, 2012)

Protesters braved chilly weather in New Delhi to hold candlelight vigils and small rallies on New Year's Day.

To his detriment, Sanchez apparently never noticed Gregory sinking in the middle of the field.

Web sites you visit while using Chrome’s “Incognito Mode,” for example, won’t show up in your browsing or download histories. Washington Post (Feb 29, 2012)

Those that are the most frugal will come out ahead.  Forbes (Dec 21, 2012)

Was not too impressed with SAF's half time antics though and feel he may be looking at another touchline ban. BBC (Dec 26, 2012)

“They are asking you to invalidate a vitally important national security statute based not on a concrete application,” but only speculation, he said.

The storm system dumped record snow in north Texas and Arkansas before sweeping through the South on Christmas Day and then veering north.

The move was controversial as Rwanda's rulers have allegedly funded rebels "killing, maiming and raping" in neighbouring Congo.

"People can get a little bit too blase," agrees Johansen-Berg.

Ghana's main opposition party says it is considering legal action to annul President John Mahama's victory in Friday's fiercely contested election.

The poor curé's worst misgivings were realized: the rising generation of plebeians had played the mischief with the haughty old noble. Reade, Charles

The suits were so staid, you could fall asleep just looking at me.