Category: About Books & Such
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Godey’s Lady’s Book and Magazine, 1856
When my mother-in-law Carole passed away, one of the items I received from her estate was her beloved copy of the 1856 Godey’s Lady’s Book and Magazine. It contains volume 52 from January to June of 1856. The book still had its cover, but it was completely separated from the pages. The cover is a…
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Vocabulary in Use: Japanned
In, A Little Girl in Old Boston, by Amanda Minnie Douglas, Doris Adams became an orphan at the age of ten and traveled to the newly formed United States of America to live with distant relatives. When she disembarked from the ship, most of her belongings were left on the ship and delivered to the…
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Vocabulary in Use: Remiss
Have you ever forgotten to do something important and felt bad about it? If so, you might have been a little remiss! The word “remiss” means being careless or failing to do something that you were supposed to do. It’s often used when someone forgets to do their job, misses an important task, or isn’t…
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Vocabulary in Use: Huguenot
Have you ever heard the word “Huguenot” and wondered what it meant? It’s a term used to describe a group of people from history, and it’s not something you hear every day. A “Huguenot” was a French Protestant who lived during the 1500s and 1600s. Back then, most people in France were Catholic, but some…
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Vocabulary in Use: Winsome
Have you ever met someone whose smile made you feel happy or seen a cute puppy that made you want to hug it? That’s exactly what the word “winsome” is all about! “Winsome” is an adjective that describes something or someone that is charming, pleasing, or attractive in a way that makes you smile. It’s…
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Vocabulary in Use: Frowzly
Frowzly, it’s just fun to say! It’s a quirky, old-fashioned word that doesn’t pop up often in everyday conversation, but it’s still fun to know about! “Frowzly” is an adjective that means something is messy, untidy, or in a state of disarray. Imagine your hair after a windy day or your room when you’ve been…
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Vocabulary in Use: Dray
There was a time that the word “dray” was used in common conversation. However, it isn’t a word you hear much anymore, but it is an interesting word! A dray is a type of cart or wagon used to carry heavy loads. In the past, it was usually pulled by horses or other animals. The…
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Vocabulary in Use: Viands
Have you ever heard someone talk about “viands” and wondered what they were talking about? It sounds like a fancy word, but it just means “food” or “meals.” “Viands” is an old-fashioned word that’s used to refer to different kinds of food, especially when talking about a large variety of dishes or meals. For example,…
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