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[Lanelle, Production Chief]

I finished my book for #3 tense - 1) full of excitement. I read Mr. Darcy's Refuge. Between the severe flood, an unaccepted proposal, and frustrating family members, there is a lot of tenseness in the story.

Would some pick some numbers for me , please?

[JoAnne]

Lanelle wrote: "JoAnne, your new words are:

#9 iniquity - a gross injustice; wickedness
#14 initiative - 1) an act that begins 2) to do something because it needs to be done; an involuntary step
#23 inlet - a cha..."

but initiative or inlet may be easier for me
going to start a Christmas book tomorrow that initiative may fit

[JoAnne]

Lanelle wrote: "I finished my book for #3 tense - 1) full of excitement. I read Mr. Darcy's Refuge. Between the severe flood, an unaccepted proposal, and frustrating family members, there is a lot ..."

200
1, 15, 24

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Thanks, JoAnne. My words from page 200 are:

#1 measure - 1) a standard or test 2) dimension; size; capability 3) step; action; proceeding; maneuver 4) to gauge; to scale; to calibrate
#15 mediocrity - the average; commonplace; ordinary
#24 melancholy - 1) filled with sorrow; very sad 2) a feeling of sadness characterized by depression

measure reminds me of a fairytale book called The Baker's Man. The main character is a baker and measures ingredients. Now's a good time to read it :)

[JoAnne]

Lanelle wrote: "Thanks, JoAnne. My words from page 200 are:

#1 measure - 1) a standard or test 2) dimension; size; capability 3) step; action; proceeding; maneuver 4) to gauge; to scale; to calibrate
#15 mediocri..."

I was going to say any book that has a chef or baker in it for measure
Melancholy could be a romantic suspense or a book with a death in it, break up of a marriage, etc.

[Kari]

#8 together - 1) at the same time 2) in conjunction; with each other; in cooperation
#13 tolerance - compassion; open-mindedness
#20 tomorrow - 1) the day after today 2) sometime in the future..."

I read which could work for #8 since Marcus and Iphiginia work together to catch a blackmailer, they also get married and end up together. Marcus also demonstrates a lot of tolerance when he realizes that she lied about their relationship.

[Joann]

I haven't tried this yet but I'm in a reading rut so thought I'd jump in.

I'll go with page 150
#7, 13 and 20

[Agnieszka]

Joann wrote: "I haven't tried this yet but I'm in a reading rut so thought I'd jump in.

I'll go with page 150
#7, 13 and 20"

Welcome to the fun!

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

I'm glad you found U-Pick, Joann. Here are your first definitions:

#7 hearth - a fireplace or fireside
#13 heavenly - divine; very nice or pleasant
#20 heel - 1) the back part of a foot, below the ankle 2) the back, bottom part of a shoe 3) an unpleasant person 4) to follow obediently or closely

Those are pretty good choices, Joann. Which one do you like?

[Joann]

Lots of ideas for each of those.

I think I'm going to go with which should work for all three. Although burying dead isn't very heavenly, I know I will enjoy the book, therefore a pleasant read - it's rated 4.34 so obviously others thought it was devine. I also suspect there will be a lot of sitting around the hearth as there usually is in this series (and this one takes place in winter so I'm sure there will be). I'm guessing since it involves murder there will also be a heel (unpleasant person) in the story.

[JoAnne]

JoAnne wrote: "Lanelle wrote: "JoAnne, your new words are:

#9 iniquity - a gross injustice; wickedness
#14 initiative - 1) an act that begins 2) to do something because it needs to be done; an involuntary step
#..."

I went with initiative #2 - Sabrina took the initiative to meet and talk with her father after virtually 13 years of silence between them

I read
Christmastime Cowboy (Copper Ridge #10) by Maisey Yates 10/14/17 4stars

next up 228
2, 10, 19

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

JoAnne, here's what I found on page 228:

#2 overnight - 1) from one day to the next 2) during the night
#10 owe - 1) to have to give or pay 2) to feel grateful to someone for something
#19 ozone - a faintly blue gas obtained by the silent discharge of electricity in air

For some reason the definition of ozone made me think of lightning.

[JoAnne]

Probably go with overnight since we know romance books have lots of them

[JoAnne]

Lanelle wrote: "JoAnne, here's what I found on page 228:

#2 overnight - 1) from one day to the next 2) during the night
#10 owe - 1) to have to give or pay 2) to feel grateful to someone for something
#19 ozone -..."

Definitely went with overnight - there were quite a few of them!
Read Holiday Spice (The Shaughnessy Brothers, #6) by Samantha Chase 10/15/17 5stars

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8, 16, 25

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

JoAnne, your next definitions are:

#8 formal - following the customs of an occasion; ceremonious
#16 fort - a place for protecting soldiers
#25 forum - a public meeting place and market square

Another definition of formal is an evening gown.

[⚜️XAR]

Lanelle wrote: "Trea, I don't remember the last time I read a book with that many pages!

Your new definitions are:
#5 x-ray - a photograph of a part of the inside of your body
#9 yard - 1) a length of measure equal to 36 inches 2) the lawn or property around someone's house
#24 yolk - the yellow and principle part inside an egg

Those words might be deceptively hard."

I wound up finding Misadventures of a Backup Bride for this one. Near the end of the book, the heroine is talking about walking a yard and a half to the hero, and she doubts she should do it.

My next requests:
Step 1: 72
Step 2: 1, 3, 17

[JoAnne]

Lanelle wrote: "JoAnne, your next definitions are:

#8 formal - following the customs of an occasion; ceremonious
#16 fort - a place for protecting soldiers
#25 forum - a public meeting place and market square

An..."

Might have to read one of my books set during WWII unless one of the Christmas books I'm reading has a formal in it. This could take me a few days

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

⚜️Trea⚜️ wrote: "Near the end of the book, the heroine is talking about walking a yard and a half to the hero, and she doubts she should do it."

A yard and a 1/2 is only a few steps!

Your new definitions are:
#1 conduit - a channel through or passage which electrical wires run
#3 confederate - 1) an ally; an accomplice 2) someone who fought for the Confederacy during the civil war
#17 confirmation - 1) proof; collaboration 2) a ceremony recognizing a member of the church

A couple of those words are kind of tough.

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

JoAnne wrote: "Might have to read one of my books set during WWII..."

I also thought of a soldier book when I saw the definition for fort.

[⚜️XAR]

Lanelle wrote: "⚜️Trea⚜️ wrote: "Near the end of the book, the heroine is talking about walking a yard and a half to the hero, and she doubts she should do it."

A yard and a 1/2 is only a few steps!

Your new definitions are:
#1 conduit - a channel through or passage which electrical wires run
#3 confederate - 1) an ally; an accomplice 2) someone who fought for the Confederacy during the civil war
#17 confirmation - 1) proof; collaboration 2) a ceremony recognizing a member of the church

A couple of those words are kind of tough."

Yeah, they are, but "confederate" is speaking to me...One of the two eras in history that fascinates me is the American Civil War!

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

⚜️Trea wrote: "One of the two eras in history that fascinates me is the American Civil War! "

I didn't know that. I have a good friend whose husband is a reenactor. (You wouldn't think he would have much opportunity to do Civil War stuff here in Arizona, would you?) He even sews his own clothing. By hand!

[⚜️XAR]

Lanelle wrote: "⚜️Trea wrote: "One of the two eras in history that fascinates me is the American Civil War! "

I didn't know that. I have a good friend whose husband is a reenactor. (You wouldn't think he would have much opportunity to do Civil War stuff here in Arizona, would you?) He even sews his own clothing. By hand!"

I've heard of re-enactors traveling to various sites to participate, so it doesn't surprise me much. Him sewing his clothing, though, that surprises me, and is pretty cool!

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

I finished my book for measure - to gauge; to scale; to calibrate. I read The Baker's Man. The main character is a baker (obviously) and measures ingredients for her cooking.

Would someone choose my next numbers for me, please?

[JoAnne]

Lanelle wrote: "I finished my book for measure - to gauge; to scale; to calibrate. I read The Baker's Man. The main character is a baker (obviously) and measures ingredients for her cooking.

Would..."

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2, 14,23

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Thanks, JoAnne. My definitions are:

#2 despondent - discouraged; without hope
#14 detain - 1) to restrain; to confine; to hold back 2) to delay; to hinder; to impede
#23 detract - to belittle; to take away from

Hmmm. A specific book isn't coming to mind. Maybe a kidnapping?

[JoAnne]

Lanelle wrote: "Thanks, JoAnne. My definitions are:

#2 despondent - discouraged; without hope
#14 detain - 1) to restrain; to confine; to hold back 2) to delay; to hinder; to impede
#23 detract - to belittle; to ..."

or a character that uses verbal abuse or is depressed

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

JoAnne wrote: "or a character that uses verbal abuse or is depressed "

Thanks, JoAnne. I went to my GR bookshelf and searched 'hope'. I found Hope in Winter. The main character sounds depressed from the blurb. I think I'll read that.

[Beth]

My words were bean, beauty and beef. I've been looking for a cowboy romance to hit all three, but when I read Beauty Like the Night by Joanna Bourne I decided that one was sufficient!

How about
81
3, 8 ,23

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Beth wrote: "My words were bean, beauty and beef. I've been looking for a cowboy romance to hit all three..."

You're braver than me :) The words I found on page 81 are:
#3 crave - to want something badly
#8 creak - to make the sound of a door that has not been oiled; a long squeak
#23 creep - to move slowly and quietly; to move furtively

Those are all good Halloween words! Are you in the mood for a spooky book?

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

I finished my book for despondent. I did read Hope in Winter. There was also a cooperative kidnapping in it, so I matched detain as well. It wasn't a very good book. I deleted it when I was done.

Would someone pick my new numbers for me, please?

[Agnieszka]

Lanelle wrote: "I finished my book for despondent. I did read Hope in Winter. There was also a cooperative kidnapping in it, so I matched detain as well. It wasn't a very good book. I deleted it wh..."

Finally I'm in time again :-)

My picks for you:
221: 1, 8 & 25

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Agnieszka wrote: "Finally I'm in time again :-)"

I'm glad the timing was right :) And thank you.

My definitions are:
#1 obnoxious - annoying; offensive
#8 observe - 1) to see or notice 2) to comment 3) to mark an event or day
#25 occupant - the inhabitant; a resident; a tenant

I think I'll look for a holiday book for observe.

[Agnieszka]

Lanelle wrote: "...I think I'll look for a holiday book for observe."

or you go for a holiday enemies-to-lovers-romance and you get the first two covered *grins*

[JoAnne]

Lanelle wrote: "JoAnne, your next definitions are:

#8 formal - following the customs of an occasion; ceremonious
#16 fort - a place for protecting soldiers
#25 forum - a public meeting place and market square

An..."

I went with formal - Colt and Peyton were going to the theater and a nice dinner and he wanted her to dress formally since he would wear a tuxedo. She went shopping for a new gown!

I read Lakeshore Legend (The McAdams Sisters #2) by Shannyn Leah 10/22/17 4stars

Next up
291
5, 15, 25

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

JoAnne, here's what's on page 291:

#5 sham - a farce
#15 shatter - to break into many pieces or fragments
#25 sheep - an animal that is kept for meat and wool from its thick, fleecy coat

I like all of those words, especially sham.

[JoAnne]

Lanelle wrote: "JoAnne, here's what's on page 291:

#5 sham - a farce
#15 shatter - to break into many pieces or fragments
#25 sheep - an animal that is kept for meat and wool from its thick, fleecy coat

I like a..."

Will go with sham or shatter most likely
Interesting words

[Joann]

Finished mine. This one fit all definitions.

#7 hearth - a fireplace or fireside
#13 heavenly - divine; very nice or pleasant
#20 heel - 1) the back part of a foot, below the ankle 2) the back, bottom part of a shoe 3) an unpleasant person 4) to follow obediently or closely

Frequently the characters sat around the fireplace with a drink (hearth), I thought the book was very good (heavenly) and there were a few unpleasant people in the story (heels).

Could I have a new set of definitions using these random.org numbers:
page 99
numbers 13, 17 and 25

[Agnieszka]

Joann wrote: "...
Could I have a new set of definitions using these random.org numbers:"

That's a cool idea - perhaps I'll 'borrow' it ;-)

[Kari]

Ready for my next words please
page 27
2,16,24

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Joann, random.org chose for you:

#13 disdain - scorn; contempt
#17 disgrace - 1) something to feel ashamed of 2) to shame; to discredit
#25 dislike - 1) distaste; hostility 2) to detest; to hate

Well, which one of these words do you disdain or dislike the least?

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Kari, your next words are:

#2 assert - to declare; to state forcefully
#16 assume - to think something is true without proof
#24 astonish - to give a feeling of surprise; amaze

I think astonish might be the easiest to find a book for. What do you think?

[Kari]

Lanelle wrote: "I think astonish might be the easiest to find a book for. What do you think?..."

I think so too, but they're all good ones. Thanks!

[Joann]

Lanelle wrote: "Joann, random.org chose for you:

#13 disdain - scorn; contempt
#17 disgrace - 1) something to feel ashamed of 2) to shame; to discredit
#25 dislike - 1) distaste; hostility 2) to detest; to hate

..."

I think I'm going to try . I won it and have yet to get a chance to review it. It's about a woman who has a kept a secret of who her father is - a notorious child abductor. I'd say that's disgraceful, with a lot of dislike and disdain thrown in too!

[Kari]

Lanelle wrote: "Kari, your next words are:
#2 assert - to declare; to state forcefully
#16 assume - to think something is true without proof
#24 astonish - to give a feeling of surprise; amaze..."

I read Sure Thing for #16 and#24. Jennings is astonished when he learns that Violet was pretending to be her twin sister. He assumed that Violet was actually Daisy.

Next words please:
Page 192 - 7,15,23

[JoAnne]

Lanelle wrote: "JoAnne, here's what's on page 291:

#5 sham - a farce
#15 shatter - to break into many pieces or fragments
#25 sheep - an animal that is kept for meat and wool from its thick, fleecy coat

I like a..."

I went with shatter. Ruth and Edison's life was shattered when the police broke into their home at 3am and arrested her.

I read Small Great Things by Jodi Piccoult 10/24/17 4stars

Next up
222
12 18 24

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Kari, your next words are:

#7 loving - affection or fondness
#15 lucid - 1) bright 2) easily understood; clear
#23 lull - 1) a quiet interval; a pause 2) to soothe; to calm

Maybe a book with a bright cover for lucid?

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

JoAnne, here are your words from page 222:

#12 of - 1) belonging to 2) from among 3) made from 4) about 5) in relation to
#18 office - 1) a place in which business or professional work is done 2) a position that requires certain duties and tasks
#24 ohana - family; no one left behind

If you can find a book about a family run business that you own, you're all set!

[Kari]

Lanelle wrote: "Maybe a book with a bright cover for lucid?..."

I like that idea, I'll see what I can find, thanks!

[JoAnne]

Lanelle wrote: "JoAnne, here are your words from page 222:

#12 of - 1) belonging to 2) from among 3) made from 4) about 5) in relation to
#18 office - 1) a place in which business or professional work is done 2) ..."

probably going with office
never heard the word ohana before

[⚜️XAR]

JoAnne wrote: "Lanelle wrote: "JoAnne, here are your words from page 222:

#12 of - 1) belonging to 2) from among 3) made from 4) about 5) in relation to
#18 office - 1) a place in which business or professional ...

probably going with office
never heard the word ohana before"

Lilo and Stitch! Disney taught me about that word!

Lilo: "What about Ohana?!"
Noni: "He hasn't been here that long!"
Lilo: "Neither have I! Dad said that Ohana means family."
(Noni shuts door.)
Lilo: "Ohana means family. Family means that..."
Noni: "...nobody gets left behind..."
Lilo: "Or..."
Noni: "Or forgotten. I know, I know. I hate it when you use Ohana against me."

I'll never forget it now, just because of that one scene.