Ten, tent, tin, tinu, tinue, tain – to hold or

keep

contain

• To hold together; to keep within limits

• The label on the side of the candy bar warned people that the chocolate may contain nuts.

contained

• Held together; kept within limits

• The candy was contained in a glass jar.

continue

• To hold together across time; to keep on going

• Since the man wanted to keep playing his computer game, he had to hit the “Continue” button.

entertain

• To hold interest between time; to amuse

• The clown was hired to entertain the children at the birthday party.

entertainer

• Anything that holds in interest between time; anything that amuses

• The crowd showed they were happy with the entertainer by applauding after he finished.

obtain

• To get and hold as one’s own; to acquire

• The woman worked very hard at her job so she could obtain this Dodge Charger.

obtained

• Got and held as one’s own; acquired

• Sammy, Alex, Dylan, and Dustin obtained this tractor by saving their money for a year.