Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: The unusual attitude, mood, or behavior of a person or animal
Source:Ā http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/temperament?show=0&t=1387337342
Encountered:Ā In the article “The Things They Carried” by Tim O’Brien. “It’s always a woman. Usually it’s an older woman of kindly temperament and humane politics.”
Understanding: I understand what the word means and the type of women that may like his story.
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: AĀ usually artificial lake that is used to store a large supply of water for use in people’s homes, in businesses, etc.
Source:Ā http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reservoir
Encountered: In the article “City Limits” by Colson Whitehead. “That Bryant Park used to be a reservoir”
Understanding: I understand what Bryant Park used to be and Whitehead’s point about everyone has their own New York.
Part of Speech: Adj.
Definition: Unexpected
Source:Ā http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/unheralded
Encountered:Ā In the article “City Limits” by Colson Whitehead. “There are unheralded tipping points, a certain number of times that we will unlock the front door of an apartment.”
Understanding: I understand his point with you will never know when is the last time you will do something
Parliament: group of people who are responsible for making the laws
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parliament
‘ A member of Parliament put her object in writing’
One of the members went against the writing about English uses.
Part of speech: Noun
Definition:Ā a written communication
Source:Ā http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/missive
Meaning: I encountered this word while reading lucy
“Amid the news, anecdotes, and political and culturalĀ observations that Lucy somehow managed to pack intoĀ these daily missives”
I think it means daily letter in this situation because that the word which fits in this index.
Resource:Ā http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fluster
I encountered this word while reading jennifer egan where she says she often use to stay flustered. Now that i know what fluster means I think that she meant she was always confused while reading the letters.
There are many people who claim to know New York very well, yet most of the times when they say “New York” they are only referring to one borough in specific which most of the times ends up being Manhattan but, New York is not only about Manhattan, there are other boroughs too. One of those other boroughs is Brooklyn. One day while in Brooklyn I decided to take my time and explore around the surrounding area of the New York City College Of Technology, while on that trip I came upon a certain street by the name of Livingston St, that certain street had something that captivated my view and that was the Museum Of Transit. To get to the Museum Of TransitĀ you must first head south on Jay St towards Johnson St, turn right in Willoughby St, turn left onto Pearl St, turn right on Red Hook Lin, turn left on Boeron and finally turn onto Livingston St.
While walking towards The New York City Museum Of Transit I noticed a lot of things, for example I saw that a lot of people walked in extreme urgency, also when I reached the museum I noticed that the museum itself could be seen from a distance thanks to those hanging posters from the sides. When looking at the Museum Of Transit I began to notice that the museum itself was a Juxtaposition, the reason for this claim is because the museum itself is a modern piece of work (meaning a building) but the items that the museum displays are historical artifacts or old artifacts.The display of the artifacts is also surrounded by modernism and technology making the museum a Juxtaposition.
The buildings around the museum are very similar to each other making the museum blend in with the modern structures, The Museum Of Transit would be very difficult to locate if it wasn’t for the directions provided by the MTA on their website and also because of the big posters hanging outside of the museum.
The reason I chose this location is because I ride the subway everyday of the week and often times when I see the trains I start to wonder who came with the idea of such a method of transportation. I have also been curious about the history of the subway and the history of the MTA in general for example: Why pick letters and numbers for the trains? or why chose the stations that we have and not other stations?.
When I entered the museum it was sort of like entering the train because the museum is located underground, the museum itself is pretty huge and exhibits models of old trains, stations and even buses. My favorite part of the museum is the store, the store offers merchandise that are faithful to the MTA. Personally my favorite item of the museum has to be the centennial chick poster because I remember that piece of art being in the train the first time I rode the subway.
noun
Definition: a fear of being in closed or small spaces; an unhappy or uncomfortable feeling caused by being in a situation that limits or restricts you.
www.merriam-webster.com
In a book of psychology, which I came across, I researched the symptoms and causes of claustrophobia.
I wanted to know more in-depth about how this condition starts, what it limits in a person’s life, who suffers from it and what steps could be taken in order to reduce it.
Part of Speech-Noun
Definition-Someone or something that is getting started in a new activity
Source–http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fledgling
Encountering of Word-I read “Federalists and Republicans threatened the very existence of the fledgling american republic”
Understanding-I now understand that the author was using this word to describe how the United States was practically new and these government parties were already threatening its existence.
noun
Definition: a substance that is similar to a gas but that can carry electricity
Plasma is considered by many to be the fifth element because of its similarity to fire, gas and in some cases, water, which is why many didn’t see it as its own individual identity until we run into it more and more and study it in detail in space. Plasma also has the unique ability to conduct and store electricity. Which is why most likely in all Sci-Fi shows they are using plasma instead of a laser due to it dispersing on impact and shocking the victim. Unlike lasers that at this point in time can not do so and also didn’t fire like a bolt.
They should help many people understand the science behind Sci-Fi better.
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