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[Barbara ★]

Lanelle wrote: "Barbara, your next definitions are:
#6 pacify - to make to be at peace; peaceful; peaceable
#9 pack animal - an animal used in carrying packs, such as the mule or llama
#11 pact - an agreement; a compact"

Sliding Home - Kate Angell 8/31
(mc is a professional baseball player who is expected to appear in various promotional advertisements. Unfortunately he is a very private person and has refused time and again. He eventually has to PACIFY the promotions department by accepting a less onerous promotion to get her off his back)


how about we try page 73 this time with definitions 3,11 and 22?

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Agnieszka, maybe next time you'll see my request for numbers first :)

Here are you next definitions:
#8 brew - 1) to prepare, as beer, by steeping and fermentation, or infusion and fermentation 2) to foment; plot
#13 bridge - a structure erected over a depression or an obstacle, as a river, railroad, etc., carrying a passageway
#17 bring - 1) to convey from a more distant to a nearer place 2) to procure in or as in exchange; fetch; produce

Which of those words suggests a book to you?

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Barbara, here's what I found on page 73:

#3 galaxy - a star system, such as the Milky Way
#11 gamble - to game; hazard something on a chance; wager
#22 garlic - 1) a European plant of the lily family 2) the pungent bulb of the plant, used in cooking

I didn't know that garlic was a European plant.

[Jammin Jenny]

Lanelle wrote: "Thank you, Trea (and family).

My definitions are:
#17 cringe - to draw one's self together in fear and servility
#19 criticism - 1) the expression of disapproval of someone or something based on p..."

Go for it! If you love the book, you can go back and start the series. You can do that with most cozy mystery series...

[Agnieszka]

Lanelle wrote: "Agnieszka, maybe next time you'll see my request for numbers first :)

Here are you next definitions:
#8 brew - 1) to prepare, as beer, by steeping and fermentation, or infusion and fermentation 2)..."

My first thought when I saw brew was coffee - am I that wrong? And the first book that came to mind was the 4th novella of I started this one about an hour ago and it seems to revolve about coffe (in the book club, the pharmacy and local meeting point, the B&B she's staying in, ...)

#13 bridge istn't it also a card came or do you write that one different?

The last one is easy I suppose it's hard to write a book without using this word at least once :-)

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Agnieszka, your thoughts about coffee and the card game 'Bridge' are correct. Those are both definitions that got left out.

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Jenny wrote: ".Go for it! If you love the book, you can go back and start the series. You can do that with most cozy mystery series.."

Thanks, Jenny. It's been a while since I've read a cozy mystery. I think I'll try it.

[Agnieszka]

Lanelle wrote: "Agnieszka, your thoughts about coffee and the card game 'Bridge' are correct. Those are both definitions that got left out."

Thank you so much. In that case I'll go with the Teacup Novella I mentioned previously :-)
How many times did you already complain about your dictionary ;-)

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Agnieszka wrote: "How many times did you already complain about your dictionary ;-)"

Probably too many :)

[JoAnne]

Lanelle wrote: "JoAnne, here are your next words:

#6 message - a verbal, written, or recorded communication sent to or left for a recipient who cannot be contacted directly
#11 metaphor - 1) a figure of speech in..."

Message it is through photographs old and new as well as letters and emails.
I read Map of the Heart by Susan Wiggs 9/1/17 5stars

next up
#88
11, 14, 22

[Agnieszka]

Updates are still not my strong suit ;-) I read yesterday the 4th book of called (with 178 pages I wouldn't call it a novella but who cares) and found all three words in the text:
#8 brew: ... to pour herself a cup of coffee. (...) She added a splash of cream then strirred the brew ... (p. 371 / pos. 7619)
#13 bridge: ... he squeezed the bridge of his nose ... (p. 429 / pos. 8887)
#17 bring: ... a couple crates of those bad boys (=lobster rolls) to bring home to me ... (p. 368 / pos. 7559)

My next pick: 155: 2, 9, 15

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

JoAnne, here are your new words:

#11 inferior - 1) situated lower down; lower 2) of lower rank 3) of less importance or merit
#14 infinite - unlimited; unmeasurable
#22 influenza - an epidemic disease characterized by fever and cold symptoms; grippe

influenza reminds me of a book I read a couple of years ago for the Go Gothic reading challenge. It is In the Shadow of Blackbirds. I learned so much about the pandemic of the "Spanish flu" of 1918–1919.

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Agnieszka, here's what I found on page 155:

#2 signature - a person's name written with his own hand
#9 simmer - to boil gently; cook in liquid heated almost or just to boiling
#15 since - 1) from a definite past time until now 2) subsequent to a certain past time and before the present 3) in the past time 4) seeing that; because 5) from and after the time when

For me, signature seems the easiest to work with. Which one of those words do you like?

[Agnieszka]

Lanelle wrote: "Agnieszka, here's what I found on page 155:

#2 signature - a person's name written with his own hand
#9 simmer - to boil gently; cook in liquid heated almost or just to boiling
#15 since - 1) from..."

Somehow I like all of them but won't be able to get my hand's on those I thought about from the top of my head. I'll give it some thoughts when I'm back from grocery shoping - if I don't go now I won't get any bread in the shop around the corner - I so hate shopping :-(

[JoAnne]

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

#11 inferior - 1) situated lower down; lower 2) of lower rank 3) of less importance or merit
#14 infinite - unlimited; unmeasurable
#22 influenza - an epidemic dis..."

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

#11 inferior - 1) situated lower down; lower 2) of lower rank 3) of less importance or merit
#14 infinite - unlimited; unmeasurable
#22 influenza - an epidemic dis..."

I'll be reading Fever - about typhoid fever- later this month for my book club but can't wait that long
Interesting choices; will see what I come up with. Haven't decided on my next book yet since I have a lot in my queue to read/review

I read The Makeover 2 by J.L. Starr 9/2/17 3stars

definition 2 or 3 would work for inferior
many in the company looked down on Jane since she was an uneducated factory worker and they worked in the corporate office

next up
96
#15, 19, 24

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

JoAnne, here's what's up next:

#15 legalize - make (something that was previously illegal) permissible by law
#19 legislator - 1) a person who makes laws 2) a member of a legislative body
#24 lenient - permissive; merciful; tolerant

Do you have a legal thriller in your book line-up?

[JoAnne]

Lanelle wrote: "JoAnne, here's what's up next:

#15 legalize - make (something that was previously illegal) permissible by law
#19 legislator - 1) a person who makes laws 2) a member of a legislative body
#24 leni..."

probably not but could find one if next few books don't fit
lenient will probably be fairly easy

[Agnieszka]

JoAnne wrote: "Lanelle wrote: "JoAnne, here's what's up next:

#15 legalize - make (something that was previously illegal) permissible by law
#19 legislator - 1) a person who makes laws 2) a member of a legislati..."

If you are looking for a great author for legal thriller's I can recommend Robert Dugoni and of course the classic John Grisham :-)

[Agnieszka]

Lanelle wrote: "Agnieszka, here's what I found on page 155:

#2 signature - a person's name written with his own hand
#9 simmer - to boil gently; cook in liquid heated almost or just to boiling
#15 since - 1) from..."

I hope you'll accept sigature style. I needed something fun and decided to start today and as I expected it's a typical Jana Deleon: fun, quirky characters, fictional Louisiana bayou small town and a successfull big city professional struggling to navigate the depths of culture shock :-) Just delightful. I'm so hooked on this author I seriously start to consider to read and I really hate ghosts and all tha paranormal kind of stuff.

[JoAnne]

Agnieszka wrote: "JoAnne wrote: "Lanelle wrote: "JoAnne, here's what's up next:

#15 legalize - make (something that was previously illegal) permissible by law
#19 legislator - 1) a person who makes laws 2) a member..."

I've read John Grisham. My husband reads the other author as well. I have too many books in queue that I have to read/review for sites I review for that right now I can't add another book to the mix. I do from time to time though. One of my next books should fit especially since lenient is one of the words.
Thanks for the suggestions!

[⚜️XAR]

Lanelle wrote: "Trea, here are the definitions I found on page 14:

#5 argument - 1) an exchange of diverging or opposite views, typically a heated or angry one
#20 arrogant - having, or revealing, an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities
#21 arrow - a shaft sharpened at the front and with feathers or vanes at the back, shot from a bow as a weapon or for sport

I like all those words. Does one of them stand out to you, Trea?"

Well, my first read of the month fit two out of the three for this! I just finished Kiss Me Kate today, and the Main Characters argue with each other a couple of times about who did the other wrong, before they sat down and really listened to one another. Étienne was also acting arrogant a good bit of the time, thinking he knew the whole situation. It was a great read!

Next Requests:
Step 1: 151
Step 2: 5, 15, 23

[JoAnne]

Lanelle wrote: "JoAnne, here's what's up next:

#15 legalize - make (something that was previously illegal) permissible by law
#19 legislator - 1) a person who makes laws 2) a member of a legislative body
#24 leni..."

for lenient - went with tolerant
Emma was tolerant of Asher's best friend status even though she wanted more from him although it took her a long time to voice it. Did it get her anywhere when she did?
read Maybe This Christmas (Colorado Ice, #3) by Jennifer Snow 9/3/17 4stars

next up
155
#1, 18, 25

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Two out of three's not bad, Trea.

Your next definitions are:
#5 segregate - to separate or set apart
#15 semicolon - the mark [;] indicating a separation between parts of a sentence more distinct than that marked by a comma
#23 sentence - 1) an opinion; judgment 2) a combination of words expressing a complete thought, and in writing marked at the close by a period, question mark, or exclamation point 3) to pass or pronounce judgment on someone

Double dog dare you to find a book for semicolon :)

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

JoAnne, here's what I found on page 155:

#1 signal - 1) a gesture, action, or sound that is used to convey information or instructions, typically by prearrangement between the parties concerned 2) an electrical impulse or radio wave transmitted or received
#18 sing - 1) make musical sounds with the voice, especially words with a set tune 2) call something out loudly; shout 3) act as an informer to the police
#25 sister - a female in relation to other daughters and sons of her parents 2) a close female friend or associate, especially a female fellow member of a labor union or other organization 3) a member of a religious order or congregation of women

I like all of those words, especially sister.

[⚜️XAR]

Lanelle wrote: "Two out of three's not bad, Trea.

Your next definitions are:
#5 segregate - to separate or set apart
#15 semicolon - the mark [;] indicating a separation between parts of a sentence more distinct than that marked by a comma
#23 sentence - 1) an opinion; judgment 2) a combination of words expressing a complete thought, and in writing marked at the close by a period, question mark, or exclamation point 3) to pass or pronounce judgment on someone

Double dog dare you to find a book for semicolon :)"

Hmmm, maybe in a longish title?

Honestly, I doubt I'd find something for that one!

Going to have to see what I can find...

[Agnieszka]

#2 signature - a person's name written with his own hand
#9 simmer - to boil gently; cook in liquid heated almost or just to boiling
#15 since - 1) from a definite past time until now 2) subsequent to a certain past time and before the present 3) in the past time 4) seeing that; because 5) from and after the time when

I needed something fun and started yesterday . As I expected it's a typical Jana Deleon (signature style #2): fun, quirky characters, fictional Louisiana bayou small town and a successfull big city professional struggling to navigate the depths of culture shock :-) Just delightful. Too bad I'm going faster through her books than she's writting them and in Germany we don't have access to Kindle World - I really would love to read those as well.

My next definitions: 128: 7, 14 & 23

[JoAnne]

Lanelle wrote: "JoAnne, here's what I found on page 155:

#1 signal - 1) a gesture, action, or sound that is used to convey information or instructions, typically by prearrangement between the parties concerned 2)..."

nice choice of words
maybe even be able to get 2 or all 3 in the same book!

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

⚜Trea⚜ wrote: "Honestly, I doubt I'd find something for that one!"

I would be impressed if you did find one! The other two words are much easier.

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Agnieszka, here are you new definitions:

#7 please - 1) to afford or give pleasure 2) to be willing; like; choose
#14 pluck - 1) take hold of (something) and quickly remove it from its place; pick
2) spirited and determined courage
#23 poetry - literary work in which special intensity is given to the expression of feelings and ideas by the use of distinctive style and rhythm; poems collectively or as a genre of literature

Now's a good time to read that book of poems you've had on your shelf!

[Agnieszka]

Lanelle wrote:...Now's a good time to read that book of poems you've had on your shelf!"

Not if I can help ;-) I think I'll go for #14 pluck - 2) spirited and determined courage and read or both are 9/11 stories about firefighters I have pretty long on my TBR



Lanelle wrote: "⚜Trea⚜ wrote: "Honestly, I doubt I'd find something for that one!"

I would be impressed if you did find one! The other two words are much easier."

I knew there's a list for almost everything :-)
Punctuation in Fiction: That Semicolon Bitch Had To Die
Cover Art Punctuation: (the last one will be published tomorrow)

Here some more I found (and liked most):

Emoji Pride and Prejudice: Epic Tales in Tiny Texts, So Long, Semicolon, Semicolon Notebook, The Semicolon
I love that kind of fun - so please don't feel pressed to use any of those Trea :-)

[⚜️XAR]

Agnieszka wrote: "I knew there's a list for almost everything :-)"

LOL, thanks, Agnieszka!

[JoAnne]

Lanelle wrote: "JoAnne, here's what I found on page 155:

#1 signal - 1) a gesture, action, or sound that is used to convey information or instructions, typically by prearrangement between the parties concerned 2)..."

Well sisters were throughout this book whether from the McAdams or Caliendo families.
I read Lakeshore Secrets (The McAdams Sisters, #1) by Shannyn Leah 9/5/17 4stars

Next up
168
#20, 23, 25

[Jammin Jenny]

#1 exempt - a person who is exempt from something, especially the payment of tax
#9 exorcise - drive out or attempt to drive out (an evil spirit) from a person or place
#16 expert - 1) a person who has a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of or skill in a particular area; specialist 2) having or involving authoritative knowledge; skillful

I read The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty. In the story, Regan becomes possessed and starts displaying strange characteristics. Her mother takes her to see a medical expert but he can't find anything wrong. So, she sees a priest to have him exorcise the demon. Regan kills a man while possessed, but is exempt from prosecution because the detective can't see how she could have done the crime.

My next words...
page 135
Words 5, 15, 25

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

JoAnne, your next words are:

#20 swear - 1) to utter a solemn declaration 2) to make a promise, threat, vow, etc., on oath; vow 3) to curse
#23 swelling - an abnormal enlargement of a part of the body, typically as a result of an accumulation of fluid
#25 swift - 1) moving with great speed 2) happening or accomplished with rapidity 3) quick

All of those seem to be easy words. Which one do you like?

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Jenny, here's what I found on page 135:

#5 psychology - the science of the mind, its nature and functions
#15 pulp - 1) a soft, wet, shapeless mass of material 2) popular or sensational writing that is generally regarded as being of poor quality 3) to crush into a soft, shapeless mass
#25 puny - imperfectly developed; insignificant; petty

I wasn't quite sure what pulp fiction really was. Here is Goodreads' list.

[Jammin Jenny]

Interesting. I have read a lot of pulp fiction - Stephen King, Dan Brown, Twilight, Sookie Stackhouse. I have a few coming up too so we'll see which one I finish first!

[JoAnne]

Lanelle wrote: "JoAnne, your next words are:

#20 swear - 1) to utter a solemn declaration 2) to make a promise, threat, vow, etc., on oath; vow 3) to curse
#23 swelling - an abnormal enlargement of a part of the ..."

All three seem easy but I will probably go with swear

[Jammin Jenny]

My words/definitions were:

#5 psychology - the science of the mind, its nature and functions
#15 pulp - 1) a soft, wet, shapeless mass of material 2) popular or sensational writing that is generally regarded as being of poor quality 3) to crush into a soft, shapeless mass
#25 puny - imperfectly developed; insignificant; petty

I read Children of the Corn by Stephen King an author whom many consider pulp fiction. The story involves a married couple with a puny marriage. They are terrorized by local children who have developed a religion centered on He Who Walks Among The Rows. They story addresses the psychology of religion and how it can manipulate and affect people sometimes in not so good ways.

My next words will come from

page 169, words 10, 17 and 25

[Delitealex]

Lanelle wrote: "Delitealex, I think the book fit your definition perfectly :)

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..."

I read and picked potent both Elise and James are powerful

[Delitealex]

87
3 10 16

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Jenny, your new words are:

#10 symbol - 1) a visible sign of an idea or a quality, or of another object; an emblem 2) a letter, sign, or the like, representing something, as an operation in mathematics, etc.
#17 synagogue - a Jewish congregation; also, a place primarily used for the congregation's place of worship
#25 tabby - a brindled cat; popularly, any domestic cat

Which one of those words suggests a book to you?

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Delitealex, here's what I found on page 87:

#3 inculcation - a teaching and impressing by repetitions or admonitions
#10 indemnity - 1) protection or exemption from loss or damage 2) compensation for loss or injury sustained
#16 indict - to charge with an offense; find an indictment against

I'm not sure if I've heard of inculcation before.

[⚜️XAR]

Lanelle wrote: "Two out of three's not bad, Trea.

Your next definitions are:
#5 segregate - to separate or set apart
#15 semicolon - the mark [;] indicating a separation between parts of a sentence more distinct than that marked by a comma
#23 sentence - 1) an opinion; judgment 2) a combination of words expressing a complete thought, and in writing marked at the close by a period, question mark, or exclamation point 3) to pass or pronounce judgment on someone

Double dog dare you to find a book for semicolon :)"

Well, even with Agnieszka's help, I decided not to read a semicolon book. I went with segregate and read Close to Home by Emma Miller. The Amish believe that they must live set apart from the Modern world in order to achieve a place in heaven. This was a cute little story!

My next requests:
Step 1: 40
Step 2: 14, 22, 25

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Trea, that book seems perfect for segregate.

Your new definitions are:
#14 cool - 1) moderately cold 2) not retaining or admitting heat 3) not ardent or passionate; self-possessed
#22 corner - 1) the point or place where two converging lines or edges meet; angle 2) a position from which retreat is impossible 3) a secluded place
#25 correct - conforming to a just, acknowledged, or conventional standard 2) conforming to fact or truth

A meaning left out of my dictionary for cool is fashionably attractive or impressive. I've been trying to think of some cool characters in my books.

[Jammin Jenny]

Lanelle wrote: "Jenny, your new words are:

#10 symbol - 1) a visible sign of an idea or a quality, or of another object; an emblem 2) a letter, sign, or the like, representing something, as an operation in mathem..."

Right away when I saw synagogue I thought of Friday the Rabbi Slept Late

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Jenny wrote: "Right away when I saw synagogue I thought of Friday the Rabbi Slept Late "

It's perfect. Are you going to read it?

[Jammin Jenny]

Yes I think I am. Just don't know when???

[JoAnne]

Lanelle wrote: "JoAnne, your next words are:

#20 swear - 1) to utter a solemn declaration 2) to make a promise, threat, vow, etc., on oath; vow 3) to curse
#23 swelling - an abnormal enlargement of a part of the ..."

I went with swear since Joe is always swearing up a storm oftentimes unecessarily!

I read No Time to Explain (Barefoot William #6) by Kate Angell 9/6/17 4stars

Next up 88
#3, 4, 5

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

JoAnne, your new words are:

#3 inert - 1) powerless to move itself 2) resistant to motion 3) powerless for a desired effect, as a drug 4) inactive; sluggish
#4 inexperience - want or absence of experience
#5 infallibility - quality of being always correct and capable

Those definitions seem kind of tough to me. Good luck.

[JoAnne]

Lanelle wrote: "JoAnne, your new words are:

#3 inert - 1) powerless to move itself 2) resistant to motion 3) powerless for a desired effect, as a drug 4) inactive; sluggish
#4 inexperience - want or absence of ex..."

inexperience and infallibility seem doable. Inexperience at love maybe?boss/business owner who has it all together and is always right in his pursuits?