He read it quickly. Then he put it in his pocket and ran out of the room without saying a word.

VOA: special.2009.12.26

The word comes from the word "Arab" and is a design term used to describe flowing lines and geometric patterns.

VOA: special.2009.03.11

She also said that after she writes the last word, she goes back later,re-reads the story and then writes a new version.

VOA: special.2011.03.18

The only evidence was cut into a tree and a fence: the letters C-R-O and the word Croatoan,C-R-O-A-T-O-A-N.

VOA: special.2009.08.17

"Terroir" is the word used to describe how a vineyard's soil and climate give a wine special qualities.

VOA: special.2010.10.13

She tasted a bite, and she read a word or two and she slowly drank the wine.

VOA: special.2009.09.05

Now to the wordplay. Commentators and bloggers often use the word "gate" when a politician is accused of trying to hide the truth.

VOA: special.2011.07.16

I put Helen's hand under the cool water and formed the word w-a-t-e-r in her other hand.

VOA: special.2009.11.08

I could see that the word w-a-t-e-r meant something wonderful and cool that flowed over her hand.

VOA: special.2009.11.08

But he says he felt the greatest satisfaction when a thirteen-year-old painted the word "gun" and then put a big "X" through it.

VOA: special.2009.06.01

We have sought in word and deed for a new era of engagement with the world."

VOA: special.2009.09.26

They say the word "trick" can mean a shortened and effective way to express complex findings.

VOA: special.2010.01.19

The word "safari" comes from the Swahili and Arabic words for a trip or journey.

VOA: special.2009.08.19

The word "philanthropy" comes from Latin and Greek terms for a love of people.

VOA: special.2009.11.02