The learning curve of my elementary education at Hickman Street School, Winchester, KY, had its ups and downs. [middle 1950s - middle 1960s] Defining words and their correct meaning was one challenge that frequently blocked intended communication. Anyhow, here is an example of a fourth grade English class exercise that was often told among the learning folks of the days.
An English teacher in her definition exercises class, ask one bright Bluegrass youth, to define two words. Then, they were to use these words in an appropriate sentence. The words were "DEFENCE" and "DETAIL". Now, after a few seconds of deep thought ... the reply ...
"De'head went over De'fence before De'tail.
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