INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Reading is a great way to expand your vocabulary while also understanding the correct context of words. Seeing different words used in a sentence is much more helpful than just looking them up. Check out a popular book in English from your local library, or visit a book store near you to see what grabs your attention.  Use a dictionary while reading so you can look up any words you don't understand. Read material that you find interesting. Novels, newspapers, or even comic books are great ways to learn English words. As you learn new words in English, you may be presented with opportunities to use them in your daily life. Try to describe objects or people with really specific words. Instead of using small describing words like, "the building over there is big," use more eloquent words that convey more meaning. For example: "the building over there is gigantic."  Instead of saying, “The sun is bright,” try saying, “The sun is radiant today.” Instead of “She looks thin,” try saying, “She looks delicate and fragile.” If you're a non-native English speaker, it can be difficult to remember even basic words. A good way around this is to make labels for everyday household items which contain the English word and its pronunciation. Label things that you use every day so that you can commit them to memory. Items like your toothbrush, mirror, chair, or bed are great things to label. It can be tough to find new words in your daily life that you haven’t already come across. Download an app on your phone that will teach you 1 new word per day. Write down or memorize each word and its definition to expand your vocabulary on a daily basis. PowerVocab and Word to Word are 2 popular vocabulary teaching apps. When you are telling a story or speaking for a long time, you may want to pause in between your words or sentences. A common mistake people make is using the word “like” to fill the pauses as they talk. Only use the word “like” when you are expressing that you like something or when you are comparing things.  An incorrect use of the word "like" would be: "The other day I got on this, like, bus and went to, like, Southampton to meet my, like, boyfriend." The correct use of the word "like" would be: "I like biscuits and I also like American cookies." Another correct use of the word “like” is: “Her hair was pretty, like golden straw.” Frequently using curse words or bad language does not give a good impression, especially in polite company. Expanding your vocabulary should help you to find alternative words to express yourself. If you can expand your vocabulary, you can eliminate swearing altogether. Once you accomplish this, you'll often find that in most everyday situations, there is no need to swear at all.

SUMMARY: Read books in English. Describe people or objects to practice new words. Label your household items until you know their names. Download a vocabulary app to teach you new words. Don't use the word "like" as a filler. Avoid using curse words.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The most important element in a grunge girl's outfit is her plaid shirt. Token grunge girls were all over 90s TV shows. For example, Angela Chase and Rayanne Graff from My So-Called Life were always covered in plaid. Try to stay away from bright colors, focusing more on earth tones and darker colors, such as brown, red, burgundy, black, gray, mustard yellow, and dark green. The plaid shirt should always be oversized and even have holes in it.  Try looking at thrift stores or second-hand stores for flannel shirts. These shirts will often have a worn, faded look, which is exactly the kind of plaid you want as a grunge girl. If you buy your plaid new, avoid tight-fitting or girly fit shirts. The grunge look is unstructured and loose. Try looking in the men's section or go a size or two larger than you normally buy. You can wear the shirt either as an overshirt with another shirt underneath or tied around your waist. Avoid wearing it buttoned up. This is more grunge boy than grunge girl. If you want something plaid that is slightly more girly, look for a checkerboard plaid dress that you can wear over ripped jeans. The grunge persona came from a musical genre, so band t-shirts are a must. 90s grunge style icon Winona Ryder rocked band t-shirts as a main part of her repertoire. Try finding shirts from 90s bands that are popular in the genre, such as Nirvana, Silverchair, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, and Stone Temple Pilots.  You can go oversized or fitted, depending on the rest of your outfit. If you go fitted, balance it out with a baggy plaid shirt or oversized overalls. Vintage t-shirts are really the way to go. Try to find some original tour or album shirts at thrift stores or second hand shops. They are more authentic and have the added bonus of looking worn and grungy because of their age. Some major retailers and department stores sell reprints of band tees. If you go this route, do something to make it look aged. Try washing it a few times to loosen the fabric. Cut off the armholes and make it into a tank top. You can also cut off the collar and wear it off the shoulder. Despite the typically masculine attire related to the style, you can still show a little skin in the midsection. This style was popularized by 90s style icons such as Gwen Stefani, lead singer of the band No Doubt. Find a crop top, which can be a t-shirt or sweater, in a plain color such as black, grey, white, or maroon. You can also go for a subtle design. Just make sure it is short enough to show off your stomach.  If you can't find an oversized top that is short enough, cut off the lower portion of any shirt.  You can cut it slightly jagged to make it look more grunge. They make some crop tops with asymmetrical hem lines. These look great with flannels tied around your waist. Being grunge isn't just about oversized clothes. Try a tight wife beater tank in white, black, grey, or brown. They look great under flannel shirts. You might also be able to find a band tank. These can be fitted or oversized, depending on what you can find. If they are oversized, pair them with a black bra and let the straps hang off your shoulders. You can also add a little less masculine flare sometimes by wearing a baby doll dress, typically in floral patterns. Stay within the neutral and earth tones color palette. 90s grungers were all about mixing styles and adding a layer of irony to their outfits. The key is to add a flannel shirt over it or around your waist to make it go from preppy to grunge.   One of the most influential style icons of 90s grunge was Courtney Love from the band Hole. She was also the wife of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain. The grunge goddess rocked baby doll dresses all the time, mixing them with other grunge elements to create a messy, chic look. It doesn't matter if the patterns don't match. Matching isn't important when you're grunge.

SUMMARY: Choose a plaid shirt. Wear a band t-shirt. Try a crop top. Pick a tank top. Pick a baby doll dress.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: It is still important to wear gloves during the application process. If your air is humid, you should try to dehumidify it to ensure there isn’t a lot of moisture in the wood you are trying to heat. Remember that using high heat on the wood may warp it. (1.4l) of table salt to one gallon (3.8l) of water to create your paste. Mix it well with a stick. Allow it to sit for several hours. It should have the consistency of cake batter. Mix the egg whites in into the solution to reduce flaking.  You want the moisture to be dried from both sides simultaneously. This should take several days to a few weeks to dry and cure.

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Use this method if you want to use natural ingredients, rather than harsh chemicals. Dry your wood cross section out immediately. Mix three lbs. Add in cups of cornstarch one by one, until you get a paste-like consistency. Separate three egg yolks from egg whites. Create a stand on which to hold your wood cross-section upright. Apply a thick coat of paste to both sides of the cross section. Air dry the disks in a well-ventilated or heated room with low humidity. Finish the wood as desired.