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#11 abet - to encourage or assist, especially in wrongdoing
#21 abominable - detestable; odious
#24 abound - to overflow; to prevail; to exist in large numbers
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How about Abound!

#1 beginning - the start of something; the origin
#17 believe - 1) to have faith or confidence; 2) to think
#25 belong - 1) to be a part of; to be a member of; 2) to own or have possession of
To fit these words, I found a book that belongs to me that has been on my TBR for years—Aunt Dimity Digs In by Nancy Atherton. While it isn’t the first book in a series, it does start with the main character at the beginning of a new part of her life as a mom to twin boys. A large part of the series is that Lori believes in the spiritual power her aunt who passed away continues to have in her life.
page 48, words 3, 22, 25
Katherine, your new definitions are:
#3 buoy - an anchored floating device used as a navigation marker
#22 bust - a sculpture of a person from the chest up
#25 butcher - a person who cuts meat for sale
You can tell that the dictionary I use is for students. I thought of another definition for bust that's not included - a woman's chest as measured around her breasts
And when I looked online that that definition, I found another! bust - an occasion when police arrest people who are thought to have broken the law
#3 buoy - an anchored floating device used as a navigation marker
#22 bust - a sculpture of a person from the chest up
#25 butcher - a person who cuts meat for sale
You can tell that the dictionary I use is for students. I thought of another definition for bust that's not included - a woman's chest as measured around her breasts
And when I looked online that that definition, I found another! bust - an occasion when police arrest people who are thought to have broken the law

Sounds good. Can't wait to see how you connect it to a book.."
I tried doing a search on Abound and couldn't really find anything. What about "Bound" and I'll read "Spirit Bound (Sea Haven/Sisters of the Heart #2) by Christine Feehan"?

#3 buoy - an anchored floating device used as a navigation marker
#22 bust - a sculpture of a person from the chest up
#25 butcher - a person who cuts meat for sale
I can think of other definitions to fit these words, like how in Thereby Hangs a Tail Chet buoys Bernie’s spirits when Bernie gets discouraged or upset. Ultimately Bernie & Chet busted the criminal ring that kidnapped Bernie’s girlfriend and kidnapped and. murdered the woman Bernie was hired to find.
Thereby Hangs a Tail by Spencer Quinn finished 5/11/18 ★★★½
Let's go back to page 7 and words 3, 4, and 5
I'm glad you able to think of alternate definitions for those words, Katherine.
Your next words are:
#3 abalone - a shell sea mollusk animal whose shell is lined with mother-of-pearl
#4 abandon - to leave or give up completely; to walk away from
#5 abate - to gradually become less in amount or degree
I can't wait to see how you apply these definitions to your next book :)
Your next words are:
#3 abalone - a shell sea mollusk animal whose shell is lined with mother-of-pearl
#4 abandon - to leave or give up completely; to walk away from
#5 abate - to gradually become less in amount or degree
I can't wait to see how you apply these definitions to your next book :)

Your next words are:
#3 abalone - a shell sea mollusk animal whose shell is lined with mother-of-pearl
#4 abandon - ..."
I have to use abalone...I love mother-of-pearl. So, I'm going to go a Google search. It might take me a while to get a hold of a book, but I'm determined to find one...and possibly work in "abandon" and "abate" as well. :)

Here's what I found on page 322:
#5 tart - 1) sour to the taste 2) a piece of pastry with fruit cooked on top of it
#8 taste - 1) a preferen..."
I used #8 taste - 1) a preference; liking and read Unbury Carol by Josh Malerman since he is becoming an auto-buy author for me.
Next picks:
Page 234
11, 18, 19

#2 colossal - huge; gigantic; immense
#8 combat - 1) an armed battle 2) to fight
I've decided to make life hard for myself by demanding a book that fits all three. I've come up with:
Knitter in His Natural Habitat by Amy Lane that takes place in Chicago, has a fight (combat) scene with colossal repercussions (a whole book to deal with them).
Now I want (please) :
Page 64
8, 20, 22
Candy, your new words are:
#11 peace - 1) a period of harmony among nations when there is no war 2) a calm ordered condition
#18 pearl - a precious white substance like a bead found inside an oyster, used in jewelry
#19 peasant - a person who makes a living from working the soil, especially in poorer countries
The first two definitions seem easier to work with than peasant. Good luck.
#11 peace - 1) a period of harmony among nations when there is no war 2) a calm ordered condition
#18 pearl - a precious white substance like a bead found inside an oyster, used in jewelry
#19 peasant - a person who makes a living from working the soil, especially in poorer countries
The first two definitions seem easier to work with than peasant. Good luck.
Beth, here's what I found on page 64:
#8 clinic - a place that provides medical treatment
#20 cloud - 1) a visible mass of water droplets floating in the sky 2) a mass of dust
#22 clown - a person who has the ability to turn himself into a comical character that brings happiness and joy, especially to children, the sick, and sad
Do you have any upcoming books with clouds on the cover?
#8 clinic - a place that provides medical treatment
#20 cloud - 1) a visible mass of water droplets floating in the sky 2) a mass of dust
#22 clown - a person who has the ability to turn himself into a comical character that brings happiness and joy, especially to children, the sick, and sad
Do you have any upcoming books with clouds on the cover?
Welcome, Angela. Here are your definitions:
#7 practical - 1) derived from actual use and experience; virtual 2) given to action rather than to speculation
#13 prance - to frolic; to dance about in a lively manner
#24 precedent - 1) an authoritative example 2) preceding in time or rank serving as an example
For some reason, precedent makes me think of a prequel. Do any of those words make you think of a specific book or genre?
#7 practical - 1) derived from actual use and experience; virtual 2) given to action rather than to speculation
#13 prance - to frolic; to dance about in a lively manner
#24 precedent - 1) an authoritative example 2) preceding in time or rank serving as an example
For some reason, precedent makes me think of a prequel. Do any of those words make you think of a specific book or genre?

#7 practical - 1) derived from actual use and experience; virtual 2) given to action rather than to speculation
#13 prance - to frolic; to dance about i..."
Practical makes me think non-fiction, something describing actual experience. Precedent fits too, being an authoritative example. Then I see prance...I think there's a memoir or biography of a famous Russian ballet dancer on my TBR somewhere. Off to find it!

#4 abandon - to leave or give up completely; to walk away from
#5 abate - to gradually become less in amount or degree
Found the perfect book. Suspect by Robert Crais. First of all, it mentions abalone when the MC is talking with his partner about a restaurant that serves unusual ramen flavors such as abalone-chili (p. 20). Soon after that conversation, the MC's partner is killed and he develops PTSD related to survivor guilt and feeling as though he abandoned her rather than trying to save her life. A good portion of the rest of the story is how his PTSD abates through the help of his new partner, a K-9 officer named Maggie (who comes with her own PTSD issues). I really enjoyed this book and seeing the two come together and help each other through their emotional burdens.
next pick: 286, words 2, 8, and 12, please.
Abalone chili, hmmm. I'll have to think whether that sounds good or not :)
Here's what I found on page 286:
#2 scorn - 1) disrespect; disdain; hate 2) to act like someone is worthless
#8 scramble - to move quickly on hands and knees; to hurry along
#12 scratch - 1) a mark or wound made with something pointed 2) to make marks with something pointed 3) to remove a layer by rubbing
A definition for scramble that was not in my book is: make (something) jumbled or muddled. I thought of eggs when I saw this word. But that probably won't help you think of a book :)
Here's what I found on page 286:
#2 scorn - 1) disrespect; disdain; hate 2) to act like someone is worthless
#8 scramble - to move quickly on hands and knees; to hurry along
#12 scratch - 1) a mark or wound made with something pointed 2) to make marks with something pointed 3) to remove a layer by rubbing
A definition for scramble that was not in my book is: make (something) jumbled or muddled. I thought of eggs when I saw this word. But that probably won't help you think of a book :)
I'm going out of town for a week. I'll not have my dictionary with me. No requests for definitions will be answered until June 26th.

Have a great trip. Hope you have a wonderful time.

#8 scramble - to move quickly on hands and knees; to hurry along
#12 scratch - 1) a mark or wound made with something pointed 2) to make marks with something pointed 3) to remove a layer by rubbing
In Changeling by Philippa Gregory, Isolde's handmaid (for lack of a better term), Ishraq is scorned by many who see her because she is Moorish and educated and seen as a heretic. Isolde and Ishraq must scramble to escape a burning at the stake by the nuns with whom they live in a convent. Before this sudden departure, Isolde finds herself with stigmata-like scratches to her palms, something nobody can explain until further nefarious events reveal themselves.
Next choice: page 270, words 8, 12, 13
Would you please remind me the highest page number (360?) and how many words are on page (25?)? :-) Thanks!
Katharine wrote: "Would you please remind me the highest page number (360?) and how many words are on page (25?)?"
You're right about those numbers. That information is in the first post in this thread.
The definitions I found on page 270 are:
#8 remains - parts which are left behind exposed to air; remnant; residue
#12 remarkably - notably; especially
#13 remedial - intended to improve poor skills
I first thought of The Remains of the Day when I typed out that word. But all the words you picked are good.
You're right about those numbers. That information is in the first post in this thread.
The definitions I found on page 270 are:
#8 remains - parts which are left behind exposed to air; remnant; residue
#12 remarkably - notably; especially
#13 remedial - intended to improve poor skills
I first thought of The Remains of the Day when I typed out that word. But all the words you picked are good.

#12 remarkably - notably; especially
#13 remedial - intended to improve poor skills
The third book in the Chet & Bernie series, To Fetch a Thief, centers around Chet (a dog) and Bernie (a P. I.) finding themselves in trouble while investigating the disappearance/kidnapping of an elephant and her trainer. The trainer’s remains are found in the desert days after he was bitten by a poisonous snake. Despite being in Mexico without any backup or support, Chet and Bernie, remarkably, are able to escape corrupt police and the kidnappers and find and rescue the elephant.
To Fetch a Thief by Spencer Quinn (7/16/18) ★★★½
next: page 13; words 11, 12, 13
Katherine, here's what I found on page 13:
#11 affectation - behavior, speech, or writing that is artificial and designed to impress
#12 affection - a gentle feeling of fondness or liking
#13 affectionately - in a way that displays fondness or tenderness
Those words seem like they suggest a romance. What do you think?
#11 affectation - behavior, speech, or writing that is artificial and designed to impress
#12 affection - a gentle feeling of fondness or liking
#13 affectionately - in a way that displays fondness or tenderness
Those words seem like they suggest a romance. What do you think?

Randi, your words are:
#4 decision - 1) a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration 2) the action or process of deciding something or of resolving a question 3) a formal judgment
#5 decisive - settling an issue; producing a definite result
#7 declaration - a formal or explicit statement or announcement
Good luck on your decision about which book to read :)
#4 decision - 1) a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration 2) the action or process of deciding something or of resolving a question 3) a formal judgment
#5 decisive - settling an issue; producing a definite result
#7 declaration - a formal or explicit statement or announcement
Good luck on your decision about which book to read :)

The Lorax by Dr. Seuss (7/24/18) ★★★★★
next: page 28, words 8, 12, 13

#4 decision - 1) a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration 2) the action or process of deciding something or of resolving a question 3) a formal judgment
#5 dec..."
Oh lord! I have so many books to read and no idea what will fit. Since i don't want to use the book I'm almost finished with, i'll try to get my next one to fit in with this!
Katherine, your definitions are:
#8 assign - 1) allocate a job or duty 2) designate or set something aside for a specific purpose
#12 assistance - the action of helping someone with a job or task
#13 assistant - 1) a person who ranks below a senior person 2) a person who helps in particular work
Let me know if you need any assistance choosing your book :)
#8 assign - 1) allocate a job or duty 2) designate or set something aside for a specific purpose
#12 assistance - the action of helping someone with a job or task
#13 assistant - 1) a person who ranks below a senior person 2) a person who helps in particular work
Let me know if you need any assistance choosing your book :)

#12 assistance - the action of helping someone with a job or task
#13 assistant - 1) a person who ranks below a senior person; 2) a person who helps in particular work
Shania Twain is known the world over for her amazing success transitioning country music into pop/rock music. Her road to achieving that success has been filled with many obstacles that would take most people down. For example, early in her career she hired her best friend as her personal assistant, not only assigning her various duties to help her career take off, but also trusting her concerns and worries with someone whom she thought was a friend but turned out not to provide much support or assistance when she had an affair with Shania’s husband, who left Shania and their son for this so-called friend.
From This Moment On by Shania Twain (8/28/18) ★★★★★
next selection: page 7; words 6, 7, 8
So I'm at my son's house. The only dictionary he can find is his Spanish dictionary. This should be fun. Here are your three Spanish words:
# 6 acurrucarse - to curl up
#7 acusacion - accusation
#8 acusetas - tattle tale
I think acusacion would be easy to find a book for.
# 6 acurrucarse - to curl up
#7 acusacion - accusation
#8 acusetas - tattle tale
I think acusacion would be easy to find a book for.

page 7, words 6, 7, 8
So I'm at my son's house. The only dictionary he can find is his Spanish dictionary. This should be fun. Here are your three Spanish words:
# 6 acurrucarse to curl up
#7 acusacion accusation
#8 acusetas tattletale
I decided to re-read Divided in Death from one of my favorite writers, Nora Roberts. In this book, the MC, Eve Dallas strengthens her relationship with her husband’s cat, Galahad, who more than once would acurrucarse (or se acurruca) in her lap. More to the plot, Dallas discovered a colleague turned out to be a conspirator and when he thought he was dying, became an acusetas (tattletale), telling her everything she needed to know about the primary suspect. She later made her acusacion (accusation) to the suspect and after some threats from the suspect, arrested him and saved a number of lives in doing so.
Divided in Death by J.D. Robb finished 9/24/18 ★★★★
next pick: page 7; words 9, 11, 12
Katherine, you must have some sort of radar that tells you when I go out of town without my dictionary. Sorry for the delay.
Your new words are:
#9 abduct - to kidnap
#11 abet - to encourage or assist, especially in wrongdoing
#12 abhor - to withdraw in disgust or horror
abduct and abet fit together quite well!
Your new words are:
#9 abduct - to kidnap
#11 abet - to encourage or assist, especially in wrongdoing
#12 abhor - to withdraw in disgust or horror
abduct and abet fit together quite well!

LOL. No worries Lanelle.

#9 abduct - to kidnap
#11 abet - to encourage or assist, especially in wrongdoing
#12 abhor - to withdraw in disgust or horror
I was so sure I’d easily be able to find a book to fit all of these three definitions. Not so; mostly because of all the challenges in which I am currently participating. However, I’ve finally found one that was written to fit these words—Fragile by Lisa Unger. Without spoiling the plot, a teenage girl is abducted, the kidnapper abetted by someone close to her/him. The community (and the reader) abhor the kidnappers.
Fragile by Lisa Unger finished 12/22/18 ★★★★
next: page 28; words 9, 10, 11 please...if this challenge is still active; if not, could you tell me which dictionary you used? ... Yeah, I'm that crazy nerdy. :P
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Here's what I found on page 322:
#5 tart - 1) sour to the taste 2) a piece of pastry with fruit cooked on top of it
#8 taste - 1) a preferen..."
Thanks for the examples Lanelle, I had never heard of Tautology either. I’m going to look through my books and see if I have anything that fits that. If not, I think I’ll go with the first definition for taste and read a favorite author or genre.