A
absolutely essential = essential Water is absolutely essential.
above all else = DELETE Above all else, fetching water is dangerous.
aforementioned = DELETE
a bigger/greater/higher/larger degree of = more
a considerable amount of = DELETE OR BE SPECIFIC
a decreased number of = fewer
a distance of 28 kilometers = 28 kilometers The well was [a distance of] 28 kilometers away.
a lesser/smaller degree of = less/fewer
a lot of = many, much
a majority of = most, much of, many
a person who is xxx = a xxx person A hill climber who is dedicated will succeed = A dedicated hill climber will succeed.
a total of seven xxxs = seven xxxs
added bonus = bonus
advance notice/reservations = notice/reservations
advance warning = warning
advance planning = planning
after all is/was said and done = DELETE After all was said and done, the trip to the well was a disaster.
alike share = share They alike share responsibility = They share responsibilily
all across = across
all of = all
all of a sudden = suddenly All of a sudden, Jack fell down and broke his crown = Jack suddenly fell down and broke his crown.
all of these = these
all-time record = record
all said = delete All said, Jack and Jill had a bad day.
almost never = seldom
along the lines of = like Characters [along the lines of] [like] Humpty Dumpty were jealous of Jack and Jill.
any and all = all
appears on the surface to be = is OR appears to be This appears on the surface to be a serious accident.
are/is such that = DELETE Jack and Jill are such that they are doomed to perish.
are/was/were able to = can OR DELETE
armed gunman = gunman
assemble/attach together = assemble/attach
as a matter of fact = in fact OR DELETE
as a means to = to As a means to get the water, Jack and Jill used a pail.
as a result of = because of
as a whole = DELETE
as a way to = to
as being a = is a/was a OR DELETE Please note this as being an accident = Please note this was an accident.
as it truly is = DELETE
as of the moment = DELETE
as the case may be = DELETE
at a later date = later
at the conclusion of = after
at all times = always OR DELETE At all times, watch out for uncovered wells.
at first glance = DELETE
at the earliest possible date = soon OR as soon as possible
at the present time = currently, now
at the same time that = while
at this point in time = now OR DELETE At this point in time, they are presumed drowned.
autobiography of his [or her] life = autobiography
B
bald-headed = bald
based in large part on = based on
based on the fact that = since/because
basic necessity = necessity
basic fundamentals = basics OR fundamentals
because of the fact of = because of
begin to notice = notice Once we begin to notice the pattern . . . .
being = DELETE Because of the well being deep, . . . = Because the well was deep, . . .
being that = because
best ever = best
beyond a shadow of a doubt = DELETE
blend together = blend
both of these/them/the = both
brings to mind = recalls/suggests This story brings to mind recalls the Pussy-in-the-well incident, involving Little Johnny Flynn.
brief moment/summary = moment/summary
but yet = but OR yet
burning embers = embers
by and large = DELETE
by definition = DELETE Jack's actions are, by definition, unthinking.
by leaps and bounds = DELETE
by means of = by
by the same token = DELETE OR similarly/likewise
by the use of = using
by virtue of [the fact that] = by
C
came to a realization = realized/recognized
came to an abrupt end = end[ed] abruptly
careful scrutiny = scrutiny
carefully calculated = caculated They carefully calculated the number of steps up the hill.
can be seen as = is OR DELETE
classify into groups = classify
clearly articulate = articulate Jack and Jill could not clearly articuate reasons for their downfall.
close scrutiny = scrutiny
close down [up] = close
closely related to one another = closely related Jack and Jill are closely related to one another.
collaborate together = collaborate
combine together = combine When you combine together thirst and clumsiness, you get Jack and Jill.
come to the understanding = understand
common similarities = similarities
comparatively larger/smaller than = larger than/smaller than
compare and contrast = compare
complete with each other = compete
complete stranger = stranger
completely eliminate/destroy/annihilate [etc]= eliminate
completely filled/finished = filled/finished
completely separate = separate
concerning the matter of = about/regarding
conduct an investigation into = investigate We will conduct an investigat[e]ation into the disappearance of Jack and Jill.
connect[ed] together = connect[ed]
continue into the future = continue OR DELETE
continue on = continue
consensus of opinion = consensus
considered to be = DELETE The well was considered to be deep.
core essence = DELETE
correctional facility = jail
crisis situation = crisis
D
dates back to = dates to
depreciate in value = depreciate
derived great pleasure from = enjoyed, appreciated, etc.
despite the fact that = although
did not succeed = failed Jack and Jill did not succeed = Jack and Jill failed.
disappear from sight = disappear
doomed to perish = doomed
due diligence = DELETE [except when used in a purely legal sense]
due to the effects = because
due to the fact that = because
dull in appearance = dull
during the course of = during, while
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E
each and every [one] = each, every
each individual = DELETE OR everyone
each of = each
early on in the = early in the
each separate incident = each incident
economically deprived = poor
eliminate altogether = eliminate
emergency situation = emergency The accident at the well was an emergency situation.
enclosed herewith = enclosed
end result = result
engaged in = DELETE
enter into = enter OR DELETE
epic quest = quest OR epic They were taking part in a{n} epic quest to fetch a pail of water.
equal to one [each] another = equal
equally as good = equally good OR equal
erode away = erode
every single one = each one, all, each
exactly identical = identical
exactly the same = the same For Jack, every well was exactly the same.
F
fair amount = DELETE [or be specific]
fall down = fall
famous celebrity = famous OR celebrity. Jill became a famous celebrity.
few and far between = rare, unusual OR DELETE
few in number = few
filled to [full to] capacity = filled [full]
final demise/destination/outcome = final OR DELETE
first priority = priority
first and foremost = first OR DELETE First and foremost, we need to find the cause of the accident.
fly through the air = fly
foreign imports = imports
for all intents and purposes = DELETE
for that which is = for the
for the manner in which = because OR the way Then got in trouble for the manner in which [because] they were careless.
for the purpose of = to, for
foreseeable future = [when exactly?]
free gift = gift
frozen ice = ice
future plans/prospects = plans OR prospects
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G
gain entry into = enter
gather together = gather
general consensus = consensus
general public = public
give an indication of = indicate We need to give an indication of our intentions = We need to indicate our intentions.
give consideration to = consider
grave crisis = crisis
grow in size = grow
H
hand-in-hand = together
has the ability to = can
has/had/have a tendency to = often OR DELETE
has/had/have been found to be = is/was/are Jill is has been found to be up the hill.
has/had/have the ability to/capacity for = can/could
has/had/have the effect of = DELETE
has/had/have the opportunity to = can/could
has had an effect upon = influenced
hear the sound of = hear the I hear the sound of twelve drummers.
heat up = heat
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I
I might add that = DELETE
I myself = I
[in a] clear and concise way = [concisely] concise
in a situation in which = in If you [find] yourself in a situation in which [you have] fall[en] into a well . . .
in a very real sense = DELETE
in a way that is clear = clearly OR clear way Say it in a way that is clear = Say it clearly.
in actuality = DELETE
in all likelihood/probability = likely/probably In all likelihood, they [probably] did not survive the fall.
in close proximity = near
in connection with = about
in essence = DELETE
in excess of = more than
in light of the fact that = because In light of the fact that [Because] hills are steep, people fall down them.
in keeping with = AVOID
in itself = DELETE
in nature = DELETE
in order to = to
in order to make her argument stronger = to strenghen her argument
in reality = DELETE In reality, Jack and Jill are not usually so clumy.
in reference to = about/regarding
in the event that = if
in the neighborhood of = about
in the vicinity of = near
in today's society = today
in spite of = despite
in spite of the fact that = although
in such a way = in a way
in terms of = DELETE
in the area of = in OR around It happened in the area of Dallas.
in the course of = during, while
in the event that = if
in the final analysis = finally OR DELETE
in the light of = considering OR DELETE
in the majority of instances = usually In the majority of instances, fetching water is usually safe.
in the midst of = during, amid
in the nature of = DELETE
in the near future = soon OR DELETE
in the not too distant future = soon OR DELETE
in the vicinity of = near
in their own right = DELETE
in this day and age = currently, now, today
in today's society = today
in view of the fact that = because
in which = DELETE Here is the book in which you will find it = You will find it in this book.
inadvertent error = error
inner feelings = feelings
integrate/join together = integrate/join
interestingly enough = DELETE
intertwine[d] together = intertwine[d]
invisible to see = invisible
irregardless = DELETE
is a reflection of = reflects His clumsiness is a reflection of reflects his impatience.
is able to = can OR DELETE
is an important factor in = DELETE Fear is an important factor in motivation = Fear motivates.
is aware of the fact that = knows
is described as being = is OR is described as
is effective in its ability = is effective The pail is effective in its ability to carry water = The pail effectively carries water.
is found to be = is
is going to = will
is helpful in understanding = clarifies
is in conflict with = conflicts with/is against
is in contrast to = contrasts with
is of significant importance = is significant OR is important
is scared of = fears
is seen as = is
is something that is = is Honesty is something that is the best policy.
is well aware that = understands
is when = is OR DELETE
is where = DELETE
is/was more or less = is/was
it appears/seems as though = it appears OR DELETE
it can be seen that = DELETE It can be seen that Jill fell down.
it could happen that = could/may/might
it goes to show that = DELETE
it is/was = DELETE It is this ability to have well-ryhmed accidents that made them famous.
it is clear/evident/apparent that = DELETE
it is crucial/important that = must/should OR DELETE
it is interesting/important to note that = DELETE
it is necessary that = must/should OR DELETE
it is only a matter of time before = DELETE OR eventually
it is possible that = DELETE
it is rarely the case that [X] happens = [X] rarely happens
it is seen being used in = is used in Money is seen being used in settling lawsuits OR Money can settle lawsuits.
it seems at first glance = initially It seems at first glace
it should be noted/pointed out that = DELETE OR note that
it would seem [appear] that = DELETE
itself = DELETE
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J
join/gather together = join/gather
joint collaboration = collaboration
joyous celebration = celebration
K
kind of = DELETE
kneel down = kneel
L
lag behind = lag
large [small] in size = large [small] The well was large in size.
last but not least = finally
lasting legacy = legacy Jack and Jill have left a lasting legacy for the nursery rhyme business.
later on = later
lift up = lift
local residents = residents
longer/shorter in length = longer/shorter
look ahead to the future = look ahead. plan OR DELETE
M
made out of = made from, made of
mainly focuses on = focuses on
major breakthrough = breakthrough
make a decision = decide
make a determination = decide
make an assumption = assume
made [make] an effort = tried [try] Jack needs to make an effort = Jack needs to try.
make contact with = contact
make/made reference to = refer to
manner in which = way
many different kinds of = many kinds of
many different ways = many ways
meet together = meet
mental attitude = attitude
merge together = merge
mix together = mix
more or less = DELETE [OR be specific]
more preferable = preferable
most likely = likely Jack and Jill will most likely fall down the hill.
mutual agreement = agreement
mutual respect for each other/one another = mutual respect
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N
nape of the neck = nape
native habitat = habitat
natural instinct = instinct
necessary prerequisite = prerequisite
never before = never
new invention/innovation = invention/innovation
new record = record [as in SET A NEW RECORD]
new recruit = recruit
no one but = only No one but [Only] Jack could fall down the hill so easily.
nod[ded] his head = nod[ded] Jill told Jack to nod his head.
none at all = none
nostalgia for the past = nostalgia
not the least of them being = AVOID
O
of great importance = DELETE OR is important
off of = off OR from
old adage/custom = custom/adage
on a daily basis = daily Jack and Jilly climbed the hill on a daily basis = Jack and Jill climbed the hill daily.
on account of the fact that = because
on the basis of = because, based on
on the grounds that = because
on the occasion of = on/preparing for On the occasion of Preparing for their adventure, they packed rope.
on the situation of = about
on the subject of = about OR DELETE
on the surface level = on the surface
on the whole = DELETE On the whole, Jack and Jill were inexperienced climbers.
on top of all this = moreover OR DELETE
one of the more = DELETE
one of the most interesting = DELETE
only serves to = DELETE
open up = open
over and over again = repeatedly
over exaggerate = exaggerate
over the course of = during OR in OR while [Over the course of their] [While] hill climbing, something went wrong.
overall goal = goal
overall structure = structure
overexaggerate = exaggerate
owing to the fact that = because
P
particular type of = DELETE
past experience = experience
past history = history
past memories = memories
paved the way = DELETE
pay you the amount of $2,000 = pay you $2,000
penetrate into = penetrate
period of time = period, time, OR DELETE
perhaps this may be = this may be OR perhaps this is
personal friend = friend
personal opinion = opinion
personally, I feel/think/believe = I feel/think/believe Personally, [I think] the hill is too steep.
pick and choose = pick OR choose
plan ahead/in advance= plan
play[s] an important role = DELETE [be specific]
pointing the finger = blame Pointing the finger at [Blaming] Jack did not help.
polar opposites = opposites
possible courses of action = choices They had two possible courses of action = They had two choices.
previous/prior to = before
proceed ahead = proceed
prior to = before
protest against = protest
providing that = provided
put to use = use
puzzling in nature = puzzling
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Q
quite clearly = DELETE
R
readily apparent = apparent
real truth/life = truth/life
reconsider again = reconsider
refer/reflect/reply back = refer/reflect/reply
regardless of the fact that = although
repeat[ed] [over and over] again = repeat[ed]
respective/respectively = DELETE
right up to the = up to the OR to the Jack went right [up] to the well and fell in.
rise up = rise
round [square,rectangular] in shape = round [square, rectangular]
S
safe haven = haven
says exactly the same thing = repeats
scrutinize carefully = scrutinize
seems to infer = infers
seek/prefer to have = seek/prefer
serious danger = danger
serve the purpose of = DELETE
serves to explain/show = explain/show
set a new record = set a record Jack set a new record for falling into wells.
shout loudly = shout
shrugged her shoulders = shrugged
similar to = like Jack and Jill are, in their falling-down way, similar to like Humpty Dumpty.
small in size = small
so much so = DELETE and be exact
some kind of = DELETE
somewhere in the neighborhood of = about Jack weighed somewhere in the neighborhood of about 170 pounds.
sort of = DELETE
spell out in detail = spell out OR DELETE
start to gain some momentum = gain some momentum As they begin to fall down the hill, they will start to gain some momentum.
state of affairs = DELETE [vague] Their accident was a terrible state of affairs.
still has yet = has yet
study in depth = study
subsequent to = after
subsequent to the use of = after using
sudden impulse = impulse
sum total = total OR sum
summarize briefly = summarize
surrounded on all sides = surrounded
sworn affidavit = affidavit
symbolically represents = represents OR symbolizes
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T
take action = act
take into account = consider
taken the time = DELETE If Jack would have taken the time to think about it, . . . = Had Jack thought about it, . . .
tall in height = tall
terrible/horrible tragedy = tragedy
that/this being said = DELETE
that exists = DELETE
that exists between/with/among = between/with/among
that is/are/were = DELETE when possible
that is to say = DELETE
the colour green = green
the complete opposite of = the opposite of Jack is the complete opposite of Jill.
the end OR final result = the result
the extent to which = DELETE The extent to which Jack was injured was clear = Jack was severely injured.
the human race = humans OR humanity OR people
the fact that = that OR DELETE
the fact remains = DELETE
the final conclusion = the conclusion
the majority of = most/many
the manner/means by which = how
the month of September = September
The nature of the [NOUN] = The [NOUN]
the overall plan = the plan
the possibility exists for = may/might/could The possibility exists for no rain = It might not rain.
The purpose of the XXXX is to illustrate/show/demonstrate = XXXX illustrates/shows/demonstrates
the reason is because = the reason/because
the reason why [is that] = the reason, why, because
the role reversal between the two = the role reversal In watching Jack and Jill, we see the role reversal between the two.
the type OR use of = DELETE
there is a tendency = DELETE OR BE SPECIFIC
there is/are/was/were = DELETE
This is a way to get . . . = This gets . . .
total destruction = destruction
to a certain extent = DELETE OR BE SPECIFIC
to be = DELETE The well was considered to be deep.
to be in a position to = to
to make a plan/decision = to plan/decide
to make an acquisition = to acquire
to make an arrangement = to arrange
true fact = fact
two p.m. in the afternoon = two p.m.
two a.m. in the morning = two a.m.
U
ultimate fate = fate
ultimate objective/goal/aim = objective OR goal OR aim
unexpected emergency = emergency
unexpected surprise = surprise
unintentional mistake = mistake
unique in his own way = DELETE Jack was unique in his own way.
united as one = united
until such time as = until
upon first glance = DELETE Upon first glance, they seemed like a nice couple.
useless in function = useless
utmost perfection = perfection
V
vacillate back and forth = vacillate
valuable asset = asset
various different = various
very unique = unique
violent explosion = explosion
virtually = DELETE
visible to the eye = visible
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W
warn in advance = warn
we are of the opinion that = we believe
we as a society = we OR society
We can see that = AVOID
we were found to be in agreement = we agreed
well aware of = aware
were in attendance = attended
what is important is = DELETE
when all is said and done = DELETE When all is said and done, Jack and Jill tumbled down the well.
whether or not = whether/if OR DELETE
which have been found to be = are OR DELETE
which is/are/were = DELETE WHEN POSSIBLE
will come in the future = will come
will have an effect on = will effect
with the possible exception of = except for OR unlike With the possible exception of[Unlike] Jack and Jill, most people are careful around wells.
who are/was/were = DELETE
why it functions the way it does = how it functions
with regard to = about/regarding
with this is mind = DELETE
witnessed first hand = witnessed
X
Y
young in age = young
Z
Due to the fact that access to internet resources are actually at the present time very easy to access in many places, the vast majority of users seek to have those kinds of devices that are most easy to carry around with them wherever they go. = Because the Internet is available most places, users often prefer portable devices.
That's twelve words in place of forty-six. Easy peasy.
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