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Lanelle wrote: "Delitealex, here's what I found on page 100:#15 luscious - grateful to taste or smell, especially from sweetness; delicious
#17 luster - 1) quality of shining with reflected light; shine or sheen..."
I read
and chose luscious the MC helped out in her Aunts Cafe Everyone loved her food.
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Here's what I found on page 130:
#7 postal - of or pertaining to the post office or mail service
#15 postscript - to defer to a future or later time; put off
#20 potent - having great power; mighty; powerful
All of those definitions sound good.
Lanelle wrote: "Katie wrote: "I finished Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone ***** 08/05/17"I plan on reading this book for my word - elixir :)
"My next pick is #162 7, 16, 23
Here are your definit..."
Elixir is a great fit!!
I think Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is the book in which Harry learns the Patronus spell. I am going to refresh my memory and reread it for "stag" Thanks!!!
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I hope I didn't talk you into anything!
For 133 - 5, 7, 11Here are your definitions:
#5 printer - one who prints or works at printing; a typesetter or a pressman
#7 privacy - 1) seclusion 2) a place of seclusion 3) secrecy
#11 procedure - 1) the mode of conduction litigation 2) an action in a course of conduct; a proceeding
Book: Death of a Policeman, read 8/7 rating 4 stars
How fits: privacy - Hamish Macbeth knows a secret about the Police Chief's wife in this story (fits secrecy definition)
Next choice...
62, #s 1, 13, 18
Lanelle wrote: "JoAnne, here are your definitions:#3 proof - 1) any effort or process designed to establish or discover a fact or truth; test; trial 2) quality or state of having been proved or tried
#5 prophet ..."
Went with #15 protect - 1) to shield from damage or injury; defend; guard
Read
Secret Baby Scandal (Bayou Billionaires #4) by Joanne Rock 8/7/17 4starsJean-Pierre did all he could to protect Tatiana and their son from scandal.
Next up
145
#5, 19, 24
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#1 evade - to get away from by artifice; escape from cleverly; slip away elude
#13 evolve - 1) to exhibit or produce by evolution; develop 2) to become open, disclosed, or developed; unfold
#18 excavate - 1) to hollow out by cutting or digging 2) to form by hollowing, as a cellar 3) to expose by digging
#13 is rather odd. I've been trying to think of a book to go with that word, and I haven't thought of one. Hmmm.
Lanelle wrote: "Jenny, your next definitions are:#1 evade - to get away from by artifice; escape from cleverly; slip away elude
#13 evolve - 1) to exhibit or produce by evolution; develop 2) to become open, disc..."
What comes to mind is The Origin of Species
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#5 retire - ) to withdraw; remove 2) to cause to retire 3) to retreat 4) to go to bed 5) to withdraw from office, etc.
#19 riddle - a puzzling question; an enigma
#24 rigid - 1) firm 2) strict
I must have Harry Potter stuck in my head. Riddle reminded me of Tom Marvolo Riddle.
Lanelle wrote: "JoAnne, here's what I found on page 145:#5 retire - ) to withdraw; remove 2) to cause to retire 3) to retreat 4) to go to bed 5) to withdraw from office, etc.
#19 riddle - a puzzling question; an..."
You must. I'm probably going with retire which even means go to bed. How many books will that be in? LOL
Completion PostFor 62 - 1, 13, 18
Here are your definitions:
#1 evade - to get away from by artifice; escape from cleverly; slip away elude
#13 evolve - 1) to exhibit or produce by evolution; develop 2) to become open, disclosed, or developed; unfold
#18 excavate - 1) to hollow out by cutting or digging 2) to form by hollowing, as a cellar 3) to expose by digging
Book: Doctor Who: The Last Voyage, read 8/7, rating 5 stars
How fits: evade - Doctor Who evades disaster
Next choice...149, #7, 13, 18
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Your new words are:
#7 schooling - 1) instruction in school 2) discipline
#13 scorch - 1) to parch by heat or burn superficially 2) to be burnt on the surface
#18 scowl - to wrinkle the brows, as in frowning; look sullen, angry, or threatening
Which words do you like?
I like schooling and scowl. Hopefully I'll read something soon that fits one of these words!
Completion post#8 indeed - in reality; truly; to be sure
#16 indict - to charge with an offense; find an indictment against
#22 indirection - indirect course or means; unfair or dishonest practices
#8:
the word appears 4 times in the book (Pos. 1145, 1930, 2471 & 2473 - the last two even on the same page) and all of them within the 76 percent I read after I got up. Since I started the book after midnight read the entire book today :-) It was really hard to decide which of the four sentences I like most and I just go for the first one: ...God was working indeed.My next picks: 196: 8, 17 & 20
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Lanelle wrote: "Katie wrote: "I think Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is the book in which Harry learns the Patronus spell. I am going to refresh my memory and reread it for "stag" Thanks!!! "I hope I d..."
Oh my goodness no, you didn't. I appreciate your suggestions!! Keep them coming!
Lanelle wrote: "Here are your next words, Barbara:#8 ha - an exclamation of surprise or joy, or, repeated laughter or triumph
#13 hag - a witch
#21 halt - to stop, as in marching; arrest of progress"
Hidden Embers - Tessa Adams 8/8
(m.c. has to stop the spread of the dragon virus before it decimates his entire clan)
how about page 21, definitions 5,11 and 19
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#5 betray - 1) to deliver to the enemy by treachery or fraud 2) to fail or desert in need 3) to mislead 4) to disclose or reveal
#11 bibliography - 1) the history or description of books 2) a list of books relating to a given subject
#19 bilateral - having two sides
Wow, bibliography might be a tough definition to work with.
Lanelle wrote: "Agnieszka, my dictionary only has 192 pages. Can you choose a smaller number, please?"Sorry, once again I was too fast - I meant page 169: 8, 17 & 20
Lanelle wrote: "...Wow, bibliography might be a tough definition to work with."Sorry but I have to disagree - most of the (well researched) non-ficiton books as well as a number of historical fiction based on real-live people or events has a bibliography - my last one was the one I read yesterday and currently I'm reading another two :-)
Completion PostI think I found a book that fits all three words!
'Salem's Lot read 8/9, rating 5 stars
#7 schooling - 1) instruction in school 2) discipline
One of the MCs works at the high school and another is a student
#13 scorch - 1) to parch by heat or burn superficially 2) to be burnt on the surface
The MCs set the town afire, scorching all those still there
#18 scowl - to wrinkle the brows, as in frowning; look sullen, angry, or threatening
The evil MCs do a lot of scowling
I'm ready for my next set of words!!
page 153, #4, 6 and 3
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Sorry, once again I was too fast - I meant page 169: 8, 17 & 20"
I was thinking about just giving you the words from page 169 :)
Here they are:
#8 sword - 1) a weapon having a long, and usually pointed blade with a cutting edge 2) an emblem of authority and power
#17 synagogue - a Jewish congregation; also, a place primarily used for the congregation's place of worship
#20 synonymous - having the character of a synonym; equivalent in meaning; expressing or implying the same idea
#8 will be fun to find a book for!
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Sorry but I have to disagree - most of the (well researched) non-ficiton books as well as a number of historical fic..."
I hadn't thought of it that way. Good point.
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Here are your next words:
#3 shallow - 1) not deep 2) superficial
#4 sham - a fraud
#6 shameful - 1) bringing shame or disgrace 2) exciting shame; indecent
Those are all good words!
Agnieszka wrote: "Way to go, Jenny!"Thanks!
Lanelle wrote: "Agnieszka wrote: "...#8 will be fun to find a book for!"And such an easy one :-)
The first book that popped into my mind while reading this list was
for #17 synagogue - a Jewish congregation; also, a place primarily used for the congregation's place of worshipAs long as I won't read anything fitting for the other two before I think I'll go for this one.
The first two I thought of for #8 are too short :-( which is a shame since I'm really looking for a reason to read
&
:-) Though
looks very fun and it's only 176 pages - perhaps I'll go for this one instead of
- I think I need a royal character for another challenge as well. We'll see what I'm in the mood for next week - this challenge confused way too many of my challenges and review commitments - there were so far only two books I planned to read anyway - all the other I read for this challenge and I really need to get back on track - especially with my review commitments :-)
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Lanelle wrote: "Good news, Agnieszka. There are no page limits for this challenge!"Thank you - now I'm in real trouble - I want read them all - if possible now!
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I think you're in good company here :)
Lanelle wrote: "Good job, Jenny! Here are your next words:
#3 shallow - 1) not deep 2) superficial
#4 sham - a fraud
#6 shameful - 1) bringing shame or disgrace 2) exciting shame; indecent
Those are all good wo..."
Yes they are! Maybe I'll get lucky and find another book that covers all of them! Maybe
Lanelle wrote: "Agnieszka wrote: I want read them all - if possible now!"I think you're in good company here :)"
Before you posted this message I already read the first two chapters and now I finished
for #8 sword - 1) a weapon having a long, and usually pointed blade with a cutting edge 2) an emblem of authority and powerThe day's almost over and I still didn't continue my current O-book and beta read I planned for today ;-)
My next picks 43: 8, 9 & 19
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I love when things fall into place like that.
Your next definitions are:
#8 cue - 1) a rod used to impel the balls in billiards, etc. 2) hint 3) line immediately preceding the actor's line, serving as a prompt
#9 cuff - 1) a blow made with the flat of the hand 2) an ornamental band covering the wrist
#19 cumulate -to heap together; accumulate
I was a drama major in college, and so my first thought when I saw cue was another actor's line before I would speak my part. I didn't even think of a pool stick. It's interesting how our experiences influence our reaction to certain words.
Lanelle wrote: "Agnieszka wrote: "...I was a drama major in college, and so my first thought when I saw cue was another actor's line before I would speak my part. I didn't even think of a pool stick. It's interesting how our experiences influence our reaction to certain words."My first thought was - hopefully I didn't read all of the Cue Ball Mysteries I own - and since I love pool billiard so much that's my favorite definition :-) Unfortunatelly I read all three of the cozies and it's unlikely I buy the other two this year :-(
The theater aspect could be the solution. I started this week October Baby and read less than 40 percent of the book so far - could I use it? Hannah (MC) lives and breathes theater & her emotional situation would fit even more - so that would be really perfect if I could use it. That was the book I didn't get to today and I think that was meant that way ;-)
If I read already too much - I would see which of my economic thrillers I'm in the mood for or can use for the most challenges :-)
Lanelle wrote: "Barbara, here are your words from page 21:#5 betray - 1) to deliver to the enemy by treachery or fraud 2) to fail or desert in need 3) to mislead 4) to disclose or reveal
#11 bibliography - 1) th..."
#5 betray - 1) to deliver to the enemy by treachery or fraud 2) to fail or desert in need 3) to mislead 4) to disclose or reveal
The Battle Sylph - L.J. McDonald 8/9
(the slaves betrayed their masters and turned against them)
next page 36, definitions 6,7 and 23
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#6 complete - 1) filled up; with no parts lacking 2) perfectly equipped or skilled 3) to bring to entirety; finish
#7 complex - 1) composed of two or more parts; not simple 2) complicated; intricate
#23 conceal - to hide or withdraw from observation or sight; withhold knowledge of
I like all of those words. What do you think?
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My favorite YA author is Joan Bauer. One of her books earned the Newbery Honor Award. I recently read Sticks. I really enjoyed it. And I learned a lot about billiards and the math/science that goes along with it.
Agnieszka wrote: "I started this week October Baby and read less than 40 percent of the book so far - could I use it?"
You would to start it over for this particular challenge.
Michele wrote: "Lanelle wrote: "Michele wrote: "Sounds interesting. I would like to play.My picks:
Step 1-#101
Step 2-#6,8,14"
Welcome to U-Pick, Michele.
Your definitions are:
#6 malformation - irregular, a..."
I read
by M. William PhelpsFinished 8/9/17 4 stars
Next numbers: 61
2,4,6
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Anyway, here are your new words:
#2 epigram - 1) a short poem treating pointedly of a single thought or event 2) a witty thought tersely expressed; also, concise and pointed expression
#4 equal - 1) exactly the same in measure, number, degree, value, quality, etc. 2) uniform; equable
#6 equipment - 1) act of equipping; state of being equipped 2) anything used in equipping
I remember giving equipment to someone else. The dictionary I'm using gives a horrible definition. Here's another version of equipment - the necessary items for a particular purpose
Lanelle wrote: "Agnieszka wrote: "I love pool billiard so much that's my favorite definition :-)"My favorite YA author is Joan Bauer. One of her books earned the Newbery Honor Award. I recently r..."
Thanks for the recommendation.
Looks like I'll read one of the thrillers than.
Lanelle wrote: "Michele, I'm curious. Which of your definitions did you use to pick out Because You Loved Me? Anyway, here are your new words:
#2 epigram - 1) a short poem treating pointedly of a ..."
My definition was malign. Meaning having an evil distortion, tending to injure. True crime book about a daughter and her borfriend who killed her mom..
Thanks for the new definitions
#15 insidious - treacherous; sly; crafty
Book: Pretty Little Liars
How it fits: Hanna tries to be sly and steal some stuff at the mall
Book: Pretty Little Liars
How it fits: Hanna tries to be sly and steal some stuff at the mall
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#2 beautiful - aesthetically pleasing
#5 become - 1) to pass from one state to another; come to be 2) to suit or be suitable to; befit; accord with
#15 begin - 1) to do the first act or to take the first step; start 2) to come into existence; commence; 3) to set about; commence
Are one of those words a favorite?
Lanelle wrote: "JoAnne, here's what I found on page 145:#5 retire - ) to withdraw; remove 2) to cause to retire 3) to retreat 4) to go to bed 5) to withdraw from office, etc.
#19 riddle - a puzzling question; an..."
I read
It Takes Two (Italian Summer Book 1) by Lily Zante 8/9/17 3starsCarlos and Rona retire to bed as do they each on their own.
Next up for me is
page 134
#8, 15, 20
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#8 propose - 1) to offer for consideration or adoption 2) to purpose; intend
#15 protect - 1) to shield from damage or injury; defend; guard 2) to foster by a protective tariff
#20 provide - 1) to look out for in advance; procure beforehand; prepare 2) to supply; afford 3) to furnish
Do you think you could fit all those words into one story?
Lanelle wrote: "Here's what's up next, JoAnne:#8 propose - 1) to offer for consideration or adoption 2) to purpose; intend
#15 protect - 1) to shield from damage or injury; defend; guard 2) to foster by a protec..."
Might be able to. Will have to see. The book I plan on reading will probably fit for propose and provide. Will have to see if protect can get in there too.
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Your next words are:
#8 indeed - in reality; truly; to be sure
#16 indict - to charge with an offense; find an indictment against
#22 indirection - indirect course or means; unfair or dishonest practices
#8 might be a bit tricky. The other two words seems okay.