English Words From Voice of America (Charles Kelly)

the organization of people elected to make the laws of the United States (the House of Representatives and the Senate); a similar organization in other countries

the person speaking

the smaller of the two groups in the governments of some countries, such as in the United States Congress

one; any; each

having the power to do something

almost ("about half"); of or having a relation to ("We talk about the weather.")

at a higher place

to agree to receive

something that happens by chance or mistake; an unplanned event

to say a person is responsible for an act or crime; to make a statement against someone