English Words From Voice of America (Charles Kelly)

to move into or be in a position in which only the feet are on a surface; to be in one position or place

a mass of gas that usually appears as a small light in the sky at night, but is not a planet; a famous person, usually an actor or singer

to begin; to make something begin

to suffer or die from a lack of food

to say; to declare; n. a political part of a nation

a place of special work or purpose ("a police station"); a place where passengers get on or off trains or buses; a place for radio or television broadcasts

a form of a human, animal or other creature usually made of stone, wood or metal

to continue to be where one is; to remain; to not leave; to live for a time ("They stayed in New York for two years.")

to take without permission or paying

the gas that comes from hot water