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3-32 Spelling Tip The schwa sounds // and //. The schwa // sound is spelled el in nickel and travel. The schwa  // sound is spelled le in puddle and paddle. The schwa // sound is spelled er in river and player. The schwa  // sound is spelled ar in dollar and collar.   Words Definitions 1. people 1.  men, women, and children; persons: There were only three people at the meeting.  2.  family or relatives: His people live in Iowa. 2. traveling go from one place to another:  She is traveling in Europe this summer. 3. angel a spiritual being. 4. pickle 1.  salt water, vinegar, or other liquid in which food can be kept from spoiling.  2.  food kept in salt water, vinegar, and spices. 5. corner 1.  the place where two lines or surfaces meet:  the corner of a room.  2.  the place where two streets meet.   3.  for or in a corner: a corner cupboard. 6. paddle 1.  a short oar used to move a canoe.   2. move a canoe by pulling a paddle through the water. 7. eagle a large bird that can see far and fly far.   The eagle is the symbol of the United States. 8. little 1.  not big:  A grain of sand is little.   2.  short; not long in time or in distance:  It will be dark in a little while.  Let's go for a little walk.  3.  not much:  The child eats little food. 9. style a certain way of doing something; writing, speaking ,and behaving:  The children behave in a style which is very pleasing. 10. battle a combat between two persons, armies, ships of war, or aircraft.