Online Class Notes (Joe)

We learned some new vocabulary.

Vocabulary

stature – two meanings
1. importance or reputation gained by ability or achievement
2. a person’s  height
He is a man of great stature in the community (this is about his achievement).
A man of such stature can’t fit through the door (this is about his height)

set stock in – to have faith or confidence in someone / something
I set great stock in your ability as a leader.

conduct – to control or run something
It’s your turn to conduct the meeting.
He conducts his life well.

virtues – good qualities
Patience is a virtue

Pronunciation

competitive – /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/

Grammar

I went to shopping
I went shopping

I buy some cups
I bought some cups

I can send you the picture I buy
I can send you the picture of what I bought