The primacy affect is quite pronounced when it comes to learning words by Word Of the Day. The first few words are still quite clear. Flummery et al. are easily recalled, yet recent word acquisitions are not so salient in my mind. Anyhow, I am sure my story making is etching at least some of the words into my mind, like a lapidary quote on a ancient stone wall. Here is my latest mnemonic story:
On hearing her voice, his feet appeared to stick to the floor, as if glued, preventing his progress. He looked around to see her. She was jaw-droppingly stunning, and while his guard and jaw were lowered, his gaping mouth dried rather quickly. So he pulled a small bottle from his pocket and swigged from it twice.
The drink acted as a roborant,
Momentarily, his advance toward her was halted in order to release an eructation
"What's a pretty princess like you..."
"Where can we go? We need a place where no-one will find us!" she interrupted assertively.
"To the aerie!" He cried. Lifting her over his shoulder, caveman-style, and ascended the stairs.
(to not be continued)
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