ENG 101 Lesson 1: Spelling Exercise

Study Notes

The words "theatre" and "catalogue" have alternative spellings, which can be found in the dictionary.
The dictionary may provide information on the spellings of "theatre" and "catalogue".

The word "fast" has multiple meanings, including both numbered and lettered meanings for each part of speech.
The word "set" also has multiple meanings, including both numbered and lettered meanings for each part of speech.
The word "play" has different meanings in different contexts, such as:
- Playing a game or sport
- Playing a musical instrument
- A theatrical performance
- A clever or deceptive move
- Using water to clean or irrigate something
- A play on words (a phrase or expression used to create a humorous effect)

Certain words and phrases have idiomatic meanings, such as:
- "held forth" (to speak at length or in detail)
- "get how" (to understand or comprehend)
- "hard up" (to be in a difficult or precarious financial situation)
These idiomatic expressions can be found in the dictionary and may be labeled as informal, colloquial, or slang.

Certain words and phrases have specific usage labels, such as:
- "guys" (informal or colloquial)
- "cool" (informal or colloquial)
These labels can be found in the dictionary and indicate the level of formality or appropriateness of the word or phrase in different contexts.

The lesson includes a collection of foreign words and phrases that require lookup and definition.

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