Language Getting Shorter

For those of you waiting breathlessly...

1. Damnable - Damn
2. Bullock - Bull
3. Apartment house - Apartment
4. Doughnut - Donut
5. Alarum - Alarm
6. Signpost - Sign
7. Reading textbook - Book (or text)
8. Oftentimes - Often
9. Fortification - Fort
10. Cincture - Cinch
11. Lodging house - Lodge
12. Formulate - Form
13. Pantomime - Mime
14. Situation comedy - Sitcom