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3-9 Spelling Tip Long a. The sign for long a is //. The long a sound is spelled ay in stay and today. The long a sound is spelled a-e in safe and trade. The long a sound is spelled ai in mail and trail. The long a sound is spelled eigh in eight. The long a sound is spelled ea in break and steak.   Words Definitions 1. great 1.  big; large:  a great cloud.  2.  more than usual:  in great pain.  3. important:  a great artist. 2. away 1.  from a place:  Stay away from the street.   2.  at a distance:  The rabbit was far away from home.  3. absent; gone:  Our teacher is away today. 3. later after the usual time 4. because for the reason that; since:  Pat called us in because supper was ready. 5. contain 1.  have within itself; hold inside:  This box contains soap.  2.  be equal to:  A quart contains two pints. 6. explain 1.  make plain or clear: Our teacher explains the hard math problems.  2.  give reasons for:  Can somebody explain why she laughed at me? 7. able having power:  Some animals are able to see well in the dark. 8. phrase a small group of words: That was a short phrase, not a sentence. 9. case 1.  some special state or time: In case of fire, walk to the door.  2. something that holds or covers: Put your glasses in this case.  3.  a box:  There is a case of paper in the store room. 10. nation a group of people in the same country, having the same government, and usually speaking the same language.