The first primitive bi-syllabic babble words of the 'mama', 'dada', 'baba' variety are the product of a near approximation of simple words in the language environment, and are reinforced by delighted parental response.

I snuck a look at his chart. It doesn't look good.

When she came out she looked as pale and as bleak as one that were laid out dead.

When I got there, Bill showed me the ropes