The 'ay' sound
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The postman delivered the mail.
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display |
There was a display of books in the window.
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afraid |
My son is afraid of the dark.
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anyway |
Om and I didn't have spears, but we yelled anyway.
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frame |
The picture frame is made of silver.
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sailor |
The sailor stood on the deck of the ship.
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essay |
Have you finished your essay yet?
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brave |
His brave actions put his life in jeopardy.
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faint |
His voice was very faint.
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clay |
They dug up a huge amount of clay.
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stare |
Is it rude to stare?
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waist |
My skirt is tight around my waist.
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Monday |
I love going to back to work each Monday.
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grapes |
Wine is made from grapes.
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paid |
He paid the fare for the train journey.
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always |
We always do our homework in the evening.
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plane |
The captain of the plane sits on the right.
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nail |
I tore my skirt on a nail.
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dismay |
Lily's shriek of dismay caused Ruby to turn around.
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behave |
My dog is being trained to behave well.
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