the outsiders Crossword Puzzles
The Crucible 2012-10-31
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- "Because it is my name!"
- From Barbados and is accused of being a witch
- "I am given sixteen warrant tonight... and she is one."
- This Reverend is very interested in preserving his own position within the town
- This person is convinced her children were murdered
- The ring leader of this whole Witchcraft conspiracy
- This person forgives John for his sins and says, "He have his goodness now"
- The definition of crucible
- This person is seen dancing in the forest and is the daughter of a minister
- Rebecca Nurse's husband
- The town in Massachusetts the Witchcraft trials happened in
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- Accidentally accused
- Item that has a needle stuck in it
- Hale "I denounce these proceedings... I quit this court!"
- A wealthy, yet greedy, farmer that accuses others in order to buy their land
- The judge next to Danforth
- The remorseless judge that sentences John Proctor to be hanged
- The famous year that the witchcraft happened
- "More weight, more weight"
- The author of "The Crucible"
- This person is a police officer, but doesn't have a major role
- Person is old and wise yet falls under the whole witchcraft conspiracy and is hung
- Is the only surviving Putnam child left
- "You're the Devil's man!"
- The sinful act that John Proctor commits with Abigail Williams
25 Clues: Accidentally accused • Rebecca Nurse's husband • "Because it is my name!" • "You're the Devil's man!" • The judge next to Danforth • "More weight, more weight" • The definition of crucible • The author of "The Crucible" • Item that has a needle stuck in it • Is the only surviving Putnam child left • The famous year that the witchcraft happened • ...
The Cay 2012-11-28
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- How Phillip was after looking to the sun to long
- The language Timothy spoke
- Mouth mWher The Cay is located
- What they put in the fire to make the smoke turn black
- The name of Phillip's cat
- The type of storm Phillip survived
- York Where American's took Phillip
- Boat the American's used to get to the Island
- The island Phillip was in before the German invasion
- The name of the main character
- Name of the boat they were in before the Germans exploded it
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- The type of lobster Phillip ate
- People who invaded Curação
- Boat made of wood that they went after their boat was exploded
- People who rescued them
- The type of bird that attacked Phillip
- The place Phillip went to get surgeries
- The name of the man that stayed with him
- Boat the German's used to attack
- Cay The island Phillip went after the German invasion
20 Clues: People who rescued them • The name of Phillip's cat • People who invaded Curação • The language Timothy spoke • Mouth mWher The Cay is located • The name of the main character • The type of lobster Phillip ate • Boat the German's used to attack • The type of storm Phillip survived • York Where American's took Phillip • The type of bird that attacked Phillip • ...
The Giver 2012-11-27
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- unsure; uncertain; not definite or positive; hesitant
- portending evil or harm
- to give up; put aside or desist from
- without the faculty of reason
- a gradation or variety of a color
- to send or forward, as to a recipient or destination; dispatch; convey.
- having many curves, bends, or turns; winding
- a rushing, violent, or abundant and unceasing stream of anything
- to make dry, hot, or thirsty
- to beg urgently or piteously, as for aid or mercy
- the slaughter of a great number of people
- irritable or peevish.
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- taking or showing extreme care about minute details
- unable to withstand
- to become aware of, know, or identify by means of the senses
- the complete separation from others
- awareness of one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, etc.
- Foul smell
- to prevent the use, activity, or movement of
- to free from an obligation or liability to which others are subject; release
20 Clues: Foul smell • unable to withstand • irritable or peevish. • portending evil or harm • to make dry, hot, or thirsty • without the faculty of reason • a gradation or variety of a color • the complete separation from others • to give up; put aside or desist from • the slaughter of a great number of people • to prevent the use, activity, or movement of • ...
The Investigation 2012-10-17
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- Having a reasonable belief that a specific person has commited a crime.
- In view of the area where the officer has right to be.
- Giving evidence and answering questions that would tend to subject one to criminal prosecution.
- A sworn in statement of facts and circumstances that provides probable cause to beleive that a search is justified.
- To remove any weapons the person may be carrying.
- Prohibits the use of illegally obtained evidence against the defendant at trial.
- Takes place when a person suspected of a crime is taken into custody.
- Used to provide basis to stop and question a person or to help establish probable cause for arrest.
- Police are not required to obatin a search warrant in ______ situations.
- Standard police practice after an arrest is made.
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- Inappropriate use of race as a factor in identifying people who may break or have broken the law.
- A written,spoken or assumed agreement to something.
- The 4th Amendment sets out the right to be free from______.
- Court order to search a person or place.
- Evidence that justifies an officer stopping and questioning an individual beleived to be involved in criminal activity.
- Is a court order commanding that a person named in it be taken into custody.
- Confirm informants tip with other information.
- When a person is lawfully arrested police can search the area immediatly around tht person for hidden weapons or evidence that might be destroyed.
- These people are allowed to search without warrants and without probable cause.
- Items that are illegal to possess.
20 Clues: Items that are illegal to possess. • Court order to search a person or place. • Confirm informants tip with other information. • To remove any weapons the person may be carrying. • Standard police practice after an arrest is made. • A written,spoken or assumed agreement to something. • In view of the area where the officer has right to be. • ...
The Odyssey 2012-10-16
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- Muses Who Homer prayed to at the beginning of the story
- Odysseus' swineherd and servant
- medias res Format of the story, instead of chronological
- Animal herded by the cyclops
- War War Odysseus fought in
- Blind prophet
- Protagonist of the story
- Maid who first recognizes Odysseus
- Where Helios threatened to take the sun if Odysseus' men weren't punished
- Man who persuaded Odysseus' men to slaughter Helios' cattle
- Suitor Odysseus kills first
- Evil beast with that devoured six of Odysseus' men
- Island of Helios' cattle
- Odysseus' dog from before he left
- Whirlpool monster
- Men inhabiting Odysseus' palace
- Role Odysseus takes upon returning to Ithaca
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- Age of Odysseus' son when Odysseus returns
- Odysseus' wife
- Goddess who assisted Odysseus
- Name Odysseus took to fool the cyclops
- Odysseus' son
- God who opposed Odysseus
- Cyclops Odysseus encountered
- King who heard Odysseus' stories and sent him home
- Suitor than claims none of the surviving suitors are in the wrong
- Goddess who held Odysseus on her island
- Witch that Odysseus encountered
- Author of the story
- Homeland of Odysseus
- Odysseus plugged his men's ears so that would not hear
- Weapon used by Odysseus to kill the suitors
32 Clues: Blind prophet • Odysseus' son • Odysseus' wife • Whirlpool monster • Author of the story • Homeland of Odysseus • God who opposed Odysseus • Protagonist of the story • Island of Helios' cattle • War War Odysseus fought in • Suitor Odysseus kills first • Animal herded by the cyclops • Cyclops Odysseus encountered • Goddess who assisted Odysseus • Odysseus' swineherd and servant • ...
The Pearl 2012-11-13
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- "And the baby was WEARY and_____, and HE CRIED SOFTLY UNTIL JUANA GAVE HIM HER BREAST..."
- "...beauty of the pearl, WINKING AND GLIMMERING in the light of the little candle,_____his brain with its beauty."
- "It captured the LIGHT and refined it and gave it back in silver_____."
- "And when it was made plain who kino was, the doctor grew STERN and _____."
- "...the little BROWN PENNIES he gave sparingly for_____."
- "For any sound, a rolling pebble or a sigh, a little slip of flesh on rock, would rouse the watchers below. Any sound that was not_____to the night would make them alert."
- "Go to their offices and show your pearl--or better let them come here, so that YOU CAN SEE there is no___."
- "...and set them down as POVERTY people..."
- "The town lay on a broad_____, its old yellow plastered buildings hugging the BEACH."
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- "...a TALL flame leaped up in the dark with a crackling roar, and a Tall____of fire lighted the pathway."
- "His BLANKET WAS OVER HIS NOSE TO PROTECT HIM FROM the____air."
- "...while his RIGHT HAND practiced____. HE ROLLED A COIN BACK AND FORTH OVER HIS KNUCKLES AND MADE IT APPEAR AND DISAPPEAR, MADE IT SPIN AND SPARKLE."
- "So important was this day that an old man came to see, RIDING ON THE___SHOULDER of his nephew."
- "ABOVE, THE SURFACE OF THE WATER was an_____mirror of brightness..."
- "For it is said that humans are never satisfied, that you give them one thing and they want something more. And this is said in_____..."
- "Kino STOOD IN THE DOOR, FILLING IT, and HATRED RAGED AND FLAMED IN BACK OF HIS EYES, and FEAR too, for the HUNDREDS OF YEARS of_____were CUT DEEP IN HIM."
- "...now the EVIL MUSIC FILLED THE NIGHT, hung over the mangroves, _____in the wave beat."
- "...to their right, the______MOON arose..."
- "...a_____of little BIRDS chittered and flurried with their wings."
- "This morning he had placed a FLOWER in a vase on his desk, a single scarlet_____..."
20 Clues: "...to their right, the______MOON arose..." • "...and set them down as POVERTY people..." • "...the little BROWN PENNIES he gave sparingly for_____." • "His BLANKET WAS OVER HIS NOSE TO PROTECT HIM FROM the____air." • "...a_____of little BIRDS chittered and flurried with their wings." • "ABOVE, THE SURFACE OF THE WATER was an_____mirror of brightness..." • ...
The Pearl 2012-11-19
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- the collusion between the two was unknown, but everyone knew something was about to go on.
- the lady skirled when the cold hand touched her throat.
- the people of La Paz were they indigent, but still managed to thrive.
- after a lot of training the knight was very stalwart.
- society disparaged the soldier after they found out that he was a traitor.
- the jellyfish seemed to illuminate the ocean with its icandescence.
- the rich man gave the street begger alms for his next meal.
- when the man with raggedy clothes walked up to him, the doctor was very judicious.
- the tall hibiscus was beautiful with its large flowers.
- the covey moved quickly and quitely.
- the usually calm lion made a petulant jerk towards the boy.
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- the poker player cozened by having cards up his sleeve.
- subjugation was the explorer's plan of action when he encountered the tribe.
- the small estuary was important for the fish to swim in to the river.
- the contractor used legerdemain to get more money.
- the old room was very dank, especially in the summer.
- the moon is in a germane relationship with the tides.
- the large edifice was intimidating to the new employee.
- the choir's pitch began to undulate, causing the audience to leave.
- the large army was waning in power as its members were being killed.
20 Clues: the covey moved quickly and quitely. • the contractor used legerdemain to get more money. • after a lot of training the knight was very stalwart. • the old room was very dank, especially in the summer. • the moon is in a germane relationship with the tides. • the poker player cozened by having cards up his sleeve. • ...
The Hatchet 2012-11-19
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- A heavy wind that wrecks all that he has created.
- Things he eats that makes him sick.
- What he drinks to survive.
- A thing he makes to keep him warm and keep away the mosquitoes.
- Something he finds in the plane.
- The thing the plane crashes into.
- What crashes into the lake.
- A predator that he comes across while picking raspberries.
- A animal that attacks him.
- A animal he spears, in the water to eat.
- A animal that sprays him with a disgusting smell.
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- Something he uses to get to the plane.
- Person who has a heart attack, and flies the plane.
- His shelter.
- What he uses to catch the animals.
- Things he picks off the branches and eats.
- A jacket like object he wears.
- A animal he hunts, also his 'fist meat'.
- Food he finds in the sand.
- A tool he uses to make fire and other things.
20 Clues: His shelter. • What he drinks to survive. • Food he finds in the sand. • A animal that attacks him. • What crashes into the lake. • A jacket like object he wears. • Something he finds in the plane. • The thing the plane crashes into. • What he uses to catch the animals. • Things he eats that makes him sick. • Something he uses to get to the plane. • ...
The Constitution 2012-12-08
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- James ___ is the author of the consitution
- citizen rights
- The ____ list six goals for our country
- Article one is about this branch
- Means acceptance
- The article allows women to vote
- We the ___
- there are three _____ of government
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- Checks and ___ means no one branch has to much power
- Article three is about this branch
- House of ___ is based on population
- George ____ was elected first president in January 1789
- each state is allowed ___ senators
- there are seven ___ in the Constituiton
- The president is the Commander in ____
- The Constitution went into effect ____ 1788
- ____ island was the last state to ratify the constitution
- this article is the ratification of the Constituiton
- Article two is about this branch
- ____ of rights
20 Clues: We the ___ • citizen rights • ____ of rights • Means acceptance • Article one is about this branch • Article two is about this branch • The article allows women to vote • Article three is about this branch • each state is allowed ___ senators • House of ___ is based on population • there are three _____ of government • The president is the Commander in ____ • ...
the numbers 2012-08-14
20 Clues: one+ten • zero+ten • ten+nine • two+seven • nine+five • eight+nine • eleven+two • five+seven • five+three • seven+eight • five+eleven • sixteen+two • eleven+nine • thirty+fifty • twenty four+six • nineteen+forty one • fifteen+twenty five • thirteen+fifty seven • twenty one+twenty nine • thirty three+fifty seven
the numbers 2012-08-14
20 Clues: one+ten • ten+nine • zero+ten • nine+five • two+seven • five+seven • eleven+two • eight+nine • five+three • five+eleven • sixteen+two • eleven+nine • seven+eight • thirty+fifty • twenty four+six • nineteen+forty one • fifteen+twenty five • thirteen+fifty seven • twenty one+twenty nine • thirty three+fifty seven
The Aztecs 2012-12-19
Across
- the drink of the gods given to humans
- the "tight" people from Tula
- the language spoken by the Mexica
- eating other humans
- the principal's last name
- the place the Mexica moved to
- the day the world will end
- floating islands
- Mr. Stoddard's first name
- the lake
- the main animal domesticated by Aztecs
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- the tribe that became the Aztecs
- one problem when living on a lake
- the person's skin
- the city of the Aztecs
- the sun god
- the animal on the cactus holding the snake
- the coolest teacher
- the place Hernan Cortez came from
- the material used to make a coat
- the place Mr. Stoddard is going during break
- beetle that makes red dye
- an offering from a weak group to a strong group
23 Clues: the lake • the sun god • floating islands • the person's skin • eating other humans • the coolest teacher • the city of the Aztecs • the principal's last name • beetle that makes red dye • Mr. Stoddard's first name • the day the world will end • the "tight" people from Tula • the place the Mexica moved to • the tribe that became the Aztecs • the material used to make a coat • ...
The Grasslands 2013-01-07
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- some mazes are mode from this crop in the grasslands
- The Cowboy Trail runs through this many regions in Alberta
- what the hoodoos are made from
- one natural resource that is very important in the grassland region
- when there is not enough rain
- large areas where tall grasses and few trees grow here
- This is a method of supplying water to land and crops
- Chuckwagon races are a popular event at this Calgary event
- the major city in the grasslands
- the "Pronghorn" type of this animal lives in the grasslands
- the grasslands have high or low amounts of rain fall?
- a natural resource that uses turbines
- one of the uses of canola
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- this is a type of wind that is common in the Grassland region
- huge heards of this type of animal graze in the grasslands
- The first non-Aboriginal settler in the Calgary area
- the cultures and traditions in our communities
- Oldman, Bow and Elbow are a type of this body of water
- There are over one million of these at the Glenbow Museum
- a crop often found in the grasslands
- there are many of these found along the Cowboy Trail
- a landform found in the badlands
22 Clues: one of the uses of canola • when there is not enough rain • what the hoodoos are made from • the major city in the grasslands • a landform found in the badlands • a crop often found in the grasslands • a natural resource that uses turbines • the cultures and traditions in our communities • some mazes are mode from this crop in the grasslands • ...
The Hobbit 2013-01-08
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- A wise old Wizard
- Smaug burns down this town
- The ring makes you ______
- The dwarves are trying to find this
- Short tempered and dim witted creatures
- Bilbos home town
- Bilbo shows this at the end
- able to turn into a bear
- These people appear in the settlement of Lake Town near the Lonely Mountain
- Smaug is killed by what weapon
- The evil wolves
- Owner of the ring
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- This is what Bilbo steals from Thorins treasure
- Thorins group that consist of 12 others
- Great leader of the elves
- Creator of the ring
- The first creatures in middle earth
- leader of the dwarves
- changes from shy to heroic
- Bilbo lives in peace and loves ______
- Thorins grandfather
- Dragon that protects Thorins treausre
- Kills Smaug
- Evil creatures that are infamous for their ability to make cruel weapons and torture devices.
24 Clues: Kills Smaug • The evil wolves • Bilbos home town • A wise old Wizard • Owner of the ring • Creator of the ring • Thorins grandfather • leader of the dwarves • able to turn into a bear • Great leader of the elves • The ring makes you ______ • Smaug burns down this town • changes from shy to heroic • Bilbo shows this at the end • Smaug is killed by what weapon • ...
The Pianist 2013-01-09
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- The systematic and planned extermination of an entire national, racial, political, or ethnical group.
- unbelieving; or having difficulty accepting something so unexpected.
- done secretly or in a manner that avoids notice.
- To keep in existence; maintain.
- incapable of being undone.
- unresponsive to correction (even by punishment).
- Appalling condition, quality, or behavior; monstrous.
- Honesty; steadfast adherence to a strict ethical code.
- The ability to figure out the true nature of a situation.
- To establish or demonstrate that something has similar characteristics.
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- To call to mind; to summon or call forth.
- To prolong the existence of something.
- Essential or necessary.
- something that prepares for or introduces what is to follow.
- To picture in the mind; imagine.
- Personal; particular to a person.
- A violation as of a law, a regulation, or an agreement; a breach.
- The act of banishing someone from a country.
- Even though; although.
- Being in compliance with the law; reasonable.
- to decrease the purity of something especially morality or metals.
- One authorized to examine books, films, or other material and suppress what is considered objectionable.
22 Clues: Even though; although. • Essential or necessary. • incapable of being undone. • To keep in existence; maintain. • To picture in the mind; imagine. • Personal; particular to a person. • To prolong the existence of something. • To call to mind; to summon or call forth. • The act of banishing someone from a country. • Being in compliance with the law; reasonable. • ...
The Elements 2013-01-24
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- Salt forming
- An organized arrangement of the elements created by Mendeleev
- The negative charges in an atom
- The ability of a object to transfer heat
- The ability of an element to hammered or rolled into other shapes
- Elements that have some properties of metals and some properties of nonmetals
- A process in which the atomic nuclei of unstable isotopes release particles and energy
- The positive charges in an atom
- The particle in an atom with no charge
- An abbreviation of an elements name using 1 or 2 letters
- A molecule made up of 2 atoms
- The center of an atom
- Substances that can conduct electricity under some but not all conditions
- The ability to spontaneously emit radiation
- The ease and speed that a substance reacts with other substances
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- An element that has very few of the properties of a metal
- The ability of an object to transfer electric current
- Atoms that are the same element but have different numbers of neutrons
- The smallest particle of an element
- The sum of the protons and neutrons in an atom
- A group of elements that conduct electric current and heat well
- The gradual wearing away of a metal due to a chemical reaction
- The amount of energy an electron has
- The ability of a material to be pulled into a long wire
- Radioactive isotopes that can be followed through the steps of a chemical reaction
- The number of protons in an atom
- The average mass of all the isotopes in an element
27 Clues: Salt forming • The center of an atom • A molecule made up of 2 atoms • The negative charges in an atom • The positive charges in an atom • The number of protons in an atom • The smallest particle of an element • The amount of energy an electron has • The particle in an atom with no charge • The ability of a object to transfer heat • The ability to spontaneously emit radiation • ...
The 1920s 2013-01-17
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- secret bars
- unconventional women
- ragged rythm
- breeding races
- harlem shadows
- Negro Nationalism advocate
- flowering of african american arts
- african americans travel from the south to the north to get jobs
- Chicago poet
- human beings developed over a million years
- promoted the bible
- believing the bible literally
- powers control people and property for their safety
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- artistic and unconventional
- use threats and violence to intimidate immigrants
- radio, movies, newspapers, and magazines
- innovative playwright
- temporarily limited immigration
- prolific writer
- most famous writer of the 1920s
- created new literary style
- soulful music
- person who opposes all government
- famous Harlem nightspot
24 Clues: secret bars • ragged rythm • Chicago poet • soulful music • breeding races • harlem shadows • prolific writer • promoted the bible • unconventional women • innovative playwright • famous Harlem nightspot • Negro Nationalism advocate • created new literary style • artistic and unconventional • believing the bible literally • temporarily limited immigration • most famous writer of the 1920s • ...
The Host 2013-01-19
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- ______ thought Wanderer was his wife
- Melanie's uncle
- Similar to police officers
- When it _____ people have to move into the game room
- Melanie's brother
- He can remove souls from the human body
- He tried to kill Wanderer
- Wanderer's nickname
- A human is a ____ to a soul
- Wanderer is a ____
- Brother of Kyle
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- Sharon's mother
- Doctor for a soul
- When you're a soul, your ___ reflects light
- Melanie's lover
- Soul living inside of Jodi
- Melanie's cousin
- Jamie hurt himself on a ____
- The humans hide here
- Wanderer's seeker shot ___
- Wes's lover
21 Clues: Wes's lover • Sharon's mother • Melanie's uncle • Melanie's lover • Brother of Kyle • Melanie's cousin • Doctor for a soul • Melanie's brother • Wanderer is a ____ • Wanderer's nickname • The humans hide here • He tried to kill Wanderer • Similar to police officers • Soul living inside of Jodi • Wanderer's seeker shot ___ • A human is a ____ to a soul • Jamie hurt himself on a ____ • ...
The Mongols 2013-01-31
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- desert that helps isolate china
- mongol that wanted to be more ruthless than genghis khan
- nomads that invaded china
- those second in mongol china social structure
- type of animal timur was trying to steal as a child when he was shot in the hip
- genghis khan means ruler of the...
- ocean to the east of china/mongolia
- mongol leader that conquored all of china
- type of money chinese had that was new to europeans
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- famous system of roads that connected china with europe
- what Kublai khan was to genghis khan
- the himalaya are what type of physical feature that helped isolate china
- animal the mongols rode giving them advantages in battle
- most famous european visitor to mongol china
- number of parts Mongol Empire split into after Genghis Khan died
- religion that mongols convert to when conquor middle eastern area
- country that built a great wall to protect against invaders
- genghis khan was so ruthless because he wanted to avenge the death of his..
- black stone that burned all night that was new to europeans
- means ruler
20 Clues: means ruler • nomads that invaded china • desert that helps isolate china • genghis khan means ruler of the... • ocean to the east of china/mongolia • what Kublai khan was to genghis khan • mongol leader that conquored all of china • most famous european visitor to mongol china • those second in mongol china social structure • ...
The weather 2013-02-05
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- very warm and a little damp
- very hot and dry period
- noun light mist
- wind that gusts
- warm and uncomfortable
- light rain
- small balls of ice falling from the sky
- change from hard, frozen state to softer state
- hot and damp, makes you sweat a lot
- hot uncomfortable, you can hardly breath
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- stong wind
- rain and snow mixed
- very very heavy rain
- cold
- very cloudy
- short but heavy rain fall
- very hot, positive context
- adjective light mist
- warm at a time when it's normally cold
- water does this if you heat it
- thin white coat of ice on everything
- dirty, brownish, half snow half water
22 Clues: cold • stong wind • light rain • very cloudy • noun light mist • wind that gusts • rain and snow mixed • very very heavy rain • adjective light mist • warm and uncomfortable • very hot and dry period • short but heavy rain fall • very hot, positive context • very warm and a little damp • water does this if you heat it • hot and damp, makes you sweat a lot • thin white coat of ice on everything • ...
The Vocab 2013-02-06
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- to lure to attack
- to ask earnestly , to implore
- pleasing to the ear
- to pass or go by
- to beautify by adding ornaments
- deeply learned , scholory
- to dig up to bring to light
- to place in or as if in a tomb
- to attempt to equal or surpass
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- to call forth
- to send or give out
- to personify, to give bodily form
- to cordinate an outfit, a musical group
- to study insects
- to delight to thrill
- to put into rage
- to put up with to carryon
- small, sprightly, mischievous
- to surround or enclose
- to alude or avoid
20 Clues: to call forth • to study insects • to pass or go by • to put into rage • to lure to attack • to alude or avoid • to send or give out • pleasing to the ear • to delight to thrill • to surround or enclose • deeply learned , scholory • to put up with to carryon • to dig up to bring to light • to ask earnestly , to implore • small, sprightly, mischievous • to place in or as if in a tomb • ...
The Hotel 2013-02-14
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- Lastname of a beau-tiful man
- Added to the chore chart
- I'm smitton with ______________
- Where Sam's picture of the month was taken
- We don't have enough of this (not a food item)
- Old internet password
- "I can now listen to Justin Beiber while brushing my teeth. Score!"
- "We cancelled prayer...I guess because we don't need it"
- "How'd I get the bruise...well it started when I was dancing in front of the mirrors in my bathroom"
- Man of the house
- "I'm an okay skier. Black diamonds are enjoyable, double blacks are a challenge"
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- Month the Christmas lights were taken down
- They are everywhere
- Out biggest bash yet
- "Let's be honest..." our favorite movie
- "We may have to talk in another room"
- Wears superman briefs
- "I'm about to leave" (sitting on bed in towel after a shower watching TV and answering an e-mail)
- What the outside world views us as
- Comes to our house at least 3 times a week
20 Clues: Man of the house • They are everywhere • Out biggest bash yet • Wears superman briefs • Old internet password • Added to the chore chart • Lastname of a beau-tiful man • I'm smitton with ______________ • What the outside world views us as • "We may have to talk in another room" • "Let's be honest..." our favorite movie • Month the Christmas lights were taken down • ...
The Eye 2013-04-22
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- hard
- opening in center of iris
- pinkeye
- eye
- no lens
- where upper and lower eyelids meet
- removal of eyeball
- produces tears
- turning inward of the eyelid toward the eye
- ciliary disk
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- boney socket of the eye
- secretes oil to lubricate lashes
- measuring tension
- forming a new eyelid
- two small holes into which tears drain
- inner layer of the eye
- mucous membrane that coats eyeball
- old age
- corners of the eye
- double vision
- inflammation of the eyelid
- eyelid
- tear
23 Clues: eye • hard • tear • eyelid • pinkeye • no lens • old age • ciliary disk • double vision • produces tears • measuring tension • corners of the eye • removal of eyeball • forming a new eyelid • inner layer of the eye • boney socket of the eye • opening in center of iris • inflammation of the eyelid • secretes oil to lubricate lashes • where upper and lower eyelids meet • mucous membrane that coats eyeball • ...
The workplace 2013-03-29
22 Clues: PDG • emploi • vendre • acheter • renvoyer • le patron • embaucher • une usine • un contrat • un diplôme • handicapés • un employé • un salaire • un collègue • le personnel • un employeur • les inégalités • une augmentation • un emploi du temps • gagner de l'argent • un entretien d'embauche • une lettre de motivation
The River 2013-04-02
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- The man that went with Brian to the the woods, to take notes of how to survive.
- What did Derek want to learn from Brian?
- What animals did Derek hear when he was sleeping?
- What was Derek's job?
- What was on the other end of the river?
- What difficulty did Brian have to overcome when crossing the river?
- How old was Brian?
- What did Brian want to find when he arrived to the woods?
- The______made it hard for Brian to cross the river.
- The river was _______kilometers.
- What was the name of Brian's girlfriend?
- What mattered to Brian when he was in the woods?
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- Brian's parents were________.
- What did Brian make to cross the river?
- Derek was_______after he was hit by lightning.
- What did Brian want when he was in the woods?
- What did Brian find on Derek's bag that could help them?
- How did Brian's mother feel when Brian went back to the forest?
- Derek was hit by__________during a storm.
- The boy that was asked to go back to the woods to spread his techniques.
20 Clues: How old was Brian? • What was Derek's job? • Brian's parents were________. • The river was _______kilometers. • What did Brian make to cross the river? • What was on the other end of the river? • What did Derek want to learn from Brian? • What was the name of Brian's girlfriend? • Derek was hit by__________during a storm. • What did Brian want when he was in the woods? • ...
The Sea 2013-05-08
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- shark "Jaws"
- comes in blue and red and is a games nickname
- largest whale
- Maori name for sea urchin
- Soft Dessert fish
- Has a foot and attaches to rocks
- shark that takes a bite that looks like a cookie
- a small crustacean
- killed steve irwin
- lives in the sea but swims up rivers
- a large game fish with a large flat blade
- Celestial fish
- has large colourful fins
- Moves your limbs and good to eat
- grows on rocks
- produces ink
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- largest shark
- named after a canine
- put in fritters
- hard shelled crustacean
- referred to in spongebob
- high class sandwich but lives in sea
- shark with a long tail
- NZ most popular fish
- a very flat fish found at the bottom of the sea
- comes in cans
- you can make sushi out of this
- long and thin
- game fish caught in New Plymouth
29 Clues: produces ink • largest shark • largest whale • comes in cans • long and thin • shark "Jaws" • Celestial fish • grows on rocks • put in fritters • Soft Dessert fish • a small crustacean • killed steve irwin • named after a canine • NZ most popular fish • shark with a long tail • hard shelled crustacean • referred to in spongebob • has large colourful fins • Maori name for sea urchin • ...
THE MAYA 2013-06-16
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- Yucatec Mayan name of the fourth Tzolkin day sign, the Seed.
- A permutational table of the Tzolkin.
- The yearly 365-day calendar.
- Quiché Mayan word for the 260-day Tzolkin count.
- Mayan name for the feathered serpent.
- Yucatec Mayan name of the fourteenth Tzolkin day sign, the Jaguar.
- Important postclassic city in the Yucatán.
- Yucatec Mayan name of the first Tzolkin day sign, the Alligator.
- Quiché Mayan name for a calendar day keeper.
- Yucatec Mayan name of the fifteenth Tzolkin day sign, the Eagle.
- Yucatec Mayan name of the nineteenth Tzolkin day sign, the Storm.
- The postclassic-period invaders of the Yucatán peninsula.
- The order of jaguar priests responsible for prophecy.
- The largest named period of the calendar. A period of 1.26 billion years.
- Yucatec Mayan name of the seventeenth Tzolkin day sign, Earth.
- The black western bacab.
- Yucatec Mayan name of the second Tzolkin day sign, the Wind.
- “One god,” or “the giver of movement and measure.”
- The gods of the four directions.
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- The southern yellow bacab.
- The nine lords of the underworld.
- A calendar period of just under 400 years.
- Yucatec Mayan name of the twentieth Tzolkin day sign, the Sun.
- Yucatec Mayan name of the twelfth Tzolkin day sign, the Road.
- Yucatec Mayan name of the sixth Tzolkin day sign, Death.
- The four junction roads of Maya mythology.
- The red eastern bacab.
- Yucatec Mayan name of the fifth Tzolkin day sign, the Serpent.
- Yucatec Mayan name of the eighteenth Tzolkin day sign, the Mirror.
- Pre-Mayan site in the south of Mexico considered the possible birthplace of the Long Count.
- Yucatec Mayan name of the ninth Tzolkin day sign, the Moon.
- Mayan greeting meaning, “I am another yourself.”
- A calendar period of just under 400 years.
- Important postclassic city in the Yucatán.
- Yucatec Mayan name of the sixteenth Tzolkin day sign, the Vulture.
- The flood that destroyed the last world.
- Yucatec Mayan name of the seventh Tzolkin day sign, the Deer.
- Yucatec Mayan name of the thirteenth Tzolkin day sign, the Reed.
- Yucatec Mayan name of the eleventh Tzolkin day sign, the Monkey.
- A day; also used as a mantra.
- Yucatec Mayan name of the third Tzolkin day sign, the House.
- Yucatec Mayan name of the eighth Tzolkin day sign, the Rabbit.
42 Clues: The red eastern bacab. • The black western bacab. • The southern yellow bacab. • The yearly 365-day calendar. • A day; also used as a mantra. • The gods of the four directions. • The nine lords of the underworld. • A permutational table of the Tzolkin. • Mayan name for the feathered serpent. • The flood that destroyed the last world. • A calendar period of just under 400 years. • ...
The Uninvited 2013-06-13
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- to be a cause of aggravation.
- not named or identified.
- a device to show the beginning of a scene in when making a film.
- the scientific name for animals.
- something that inspires fear.
- a device to stop blood flow.
- to lose enchantment.
- appropriate to ones mood.
- the upper part of a steep place.
- something that you _______ do.
- to move very fast.
- to give something your time.
- the scientific name for plants.
- to go to shore.
- to have been left alone.
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- to gather a group of something.
- an imaginary being from the world of Oz.
- tremendous in size.
- an unwanted visitor.
- in the middle of flight.
- to be upset with an outcome.
- mentally unclear.
- A town in Wisconsin that is the site of the annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in.
- a thorough bred race horse.
- the lowest members of a base.
- likely to betray trust.
- decayed.
- to give someone consent to do something.
- a very strong feeling.
- marked with spots or round patches.
30 Clues: decayed. • to go to shore. • mentally unclear. • to move very fast. • tremendous in size. • an unwanted visitor. • to lose enchantment. • a very strong feeling. • likely to betray trust. • not named or identified. • in the middle of flight. • to have been left alone. • appropriate to ones mood. • a thorough bred race horse. • to be upset with an outcome. • a device to stop blood flow. • ...
The Sun 2013-03-21
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- The sun's outer atmosphere
- Cool, dark areas of the sun
- Arch-like column that is one of the most spectacular features of the sun
- Rising and falling columns of hot gas that look like fluffy marshmallows arranged in a honey comb pattern
- The stage our sun is at
- regions of extremely high temperature and where huge eruptions occur
- Our sun is a...
- In the suns nuclear fusion hydrogen fuses into what?
- The visible part of the sun
- This zone is above the core and has a dense region of the sun
- What kind of field can cause sunspots and solar flares?
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- This zone is where gasses circulate
- Just as the suns surface disappears behind the moon
- This type of fusion is the combination of the nuclei of small atoms to form a larger nucleus
- Light colored areas around groups of sunspots that resemble cotton candy
- A redish gaseous layer above the photosphere
- The center of the sun
- The shape of a prominence
- The center of our Solar System
- How far the sun is from the earth; 149,000,000 kilometers
20 Clues: Our sun is a... • The center of the sun • The stage our sun is at • The shape of a prominence • The sun's outer atmosphere • Cool, dark areas of the sun • The visible part of the sun • The center of our Solar System • This zone is where gasses circulate • A redish gaseous layer above the photosphere • Just as the suns surface disappears behind the moon • ...
The sun 2013-03-20
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- Damages earth's magnetic field & technology
- Forms the sun's outer atmosphere
- The center of the sun
- When two nuclei come together as a nucleus
- When deuterium combines with a nucleus
- The sun hides behind the moon during this
- An arch on the edge of the sun
- When two hydrogen nuclei collide
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- A very dense region
- when sunspots apper spike shape they are called
- The region gas is circulated
- rising and falling colums of hot gases
- Fields that can come in contact with earth
- A thin region below the corona
- Region of high temp&brightness on surface
- light colored area around the sunspot visible from earth
- A dent in the corona of the sun
- dark spots located on the suns photosphere
- The visible part of the sun
- When two helium-3 atoms combine
- A medium size star in the middle aged stage
21 Clues: A very dense region • The center of the sun • The visible part of the sun • The region gas is circulated • A thin region below the corona • An arch on the edge of the sun • A dent in the corona of the sun • When two helium-3 atoms combine • Forms the sun's outer atmosphere • When two hydrogen nuclei collide • rising and falling colums of hot gases • ...
The Dead 2013-05-12
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- the name of the beginning setting
- who was the first zombie Ed and Jack encountered in the novel
- Greg’s saint name is__________
- what was the name that Matt was force to change his society to
- a good friend to Courtney and Brooke that dies in the river during the bridge escape
- who is the person of the group at the beginning that seems to know everything
- the occupation Greg had before he was diseased
- Where did Ed’s group take shelter for majority of the time in the novel
- a reasonable word to describe what is happening around the world during the novel “The Dead”
- the leader of the kid at the museum
- an important character introduced at the museum
- the nick name given to the girl Ed and Jack save at their school
- the kid in “the enemy” who makes an appearance at the end of the book
- what was the name of Bam’s girlfriend
- a british term that defines a truck
- where is the city this book takes place in
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- the age a child could be without being infected by the disease
- the man who attacks the kids in a journey of revenge for the death of his son
- Ed’s love interest is__________
- a negative characteristic of Jack
- the first name of the author of “The Dead”
- the person who drove the lorry across the bridge
- the transportation used by Greg to save the kids
- someone who throughout the novel is always there for Ed
- Greg’s son
- what was the actually last name of Bam
- commonly referred as the zombified grown-up in the story
- the person who saves Ed after Jack’s death
- the name of company that the group at the museum got their delivery truck
- who was the kid introduced and helped by on the bridge
30 Clues: Greg’s son • Greg’s saint name is__________ • Ed’s love interest is__________ • the name of the beginning setting • a negative characteristic of Jack • the leader of the kid at the museum • a british term that defines a truck • what was the name of Bam’s girlfriend • what was the actually last name of Bam • the first name of the author of “The Dead” • ...
The Edna 2013-06-18
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- refreshing beverage at Wimbledon
- shockingly good burger in W11
- Brees or Ehrgott
- Lilith and Frasier team project
- Titans, in Houston
- Frasier's spirit of choice
- popcorn condiment
- L'auberge feature
- Frasier's alma mater
- gumbo ingredient
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- Niles' love object
- sausage, in Lafayette
- local street gang in Spring
- Mariska of SVU
- starry lion
- Tom or Klein
- Jersey number Saints' Graham
- local artist, Sue
- sweet potato cousin
- gas station gamble
- best manager at best restaurant
21 Clues: starry lion • Tom or Klein • Mariska of SVU • Brees or Ehrgott • gumbo ingredient • local artist, Sue • popcorn condiment • L'auberge feature • Niles' love object • Titans, in Houston • gas station gamble • sweet potato cousin • Frasier's alma mater • sausage, in Lafayette • Frasier's spirit of choice • local street gang in Spring • Jersey number Saints' Graham • shockingly good burger in W11 • ...
The Edna 2013-06-18
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- sweet potato cousin
- refreshing beverage at Wimbledon
- starry lion
- family enterprise of eptpmp
- shockingly good burger in W11
- Lilith and Frasier team project
- gas station gamble
- noisy neighbor?
- former fashion friend
- sausage, in Lafayette
- L'auberge feature
- Mariska of SVU
- gumbo ingredient
- Flushing Meadows champ
- Brees or Ehrgott
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- best manager at best restaurant
- Frasier's spirit of choice
- Jersey number Saints' Graham
- local street gang in Spring
- Niles' love object
- Tom or Klein
- Titans, in Houston
- popcorn condiment
- local artist, Sue
- Frasier's alma mater
25 Clues: starry lion • Tom or Klein • Mariska of SVU • noisy neighbor? • gumbo ingredient • Brees or Ehrgott • popcorn condiment • local artist, Sue • L'auberge feature • Niles' love object • gas station gamble • Titans, in Houston • sweet potato cousin • Frasier's alma mater • former fashion friend • sausage, in Lafayette • Flushing Meadows champ • Frasier's spirit of choice • family enterprise of eptpmp • ...
The Edna 2013-06-18
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- refreshing beverage at Wimbledon
- popcorn condiment
- gumbo ingredient
- Mariska of SVU
- gas station gamble
- Lilith and Frasier team project
- Brees or Ehrgott
- family enterprise of eptpmp
- local artist, Sue
- Tom or Klein
- former fashion friend
- Flushing Meadows champ
- sweet potato cousin
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- L'auberge feature
- starry lion
- local street gang in Spring
- Frasier's alma mater
- Niles' love object
- noisy neighbor?
- shockingly good burger in W11
- Titans, in Houston
- Frasier's spirit of choice
- best manager at best restaurant
- sausage, in Lafayette
- Jersey number Saints' Graham
25 Clues: starry lion • Tom or Klein • Mariska of SVU • noisy neighbor? • gumbo ingredient • Brees or Ehrgott • L'auberge feature • popcorn condiment • local artist, Sue • Niles' love object • gas station gamble • Titans, in Houston • sweet potato cousin • Frasier's alma mater • former fashion friend • sausage, in Lafayette • Flushing Meadows champ • Frasier's spirit of choice • local street gang in Spring • ...
The Edna 2013-06-19
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- gas station gamble
- chocolate substitute
- queen's or Myatt's
- Niles' love object
- refreshing beverage at Wimbledon
- not yes, in Toulouse
- starry lion
- 40 ______ Crescent, basement flat, London
- family enterprise of eptpmp
- local artist, Sue
- Frasier's spirit of choice
- Chicago ride
- 294 Lafayette
- Titans, in Houston
- Brees or Ehrgott
- Black or Klein
- egg dweller
- Flushing Meadows champ
- one serve, one point
- former fashion friend
- (very) local fruit
- Mariska of SVU
- noisy neighbor?
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- Harvard wannabe?
- sausage, in Lafayette
- morse or zip
- sweet potato cousin
- Michael's town
- Easter meat
- Jersey number Saints' Graham
- Tom or Klein
- gumbo ingredient
- yes, we did (twice)
- local street gang in Spring
- popcorn condiment
- living room buzz
- shockingly good burger in W11
- Joli (B.S.)
- subway favorite
- L'auberge feature
- Lilith and Frasier team project
- Frasier's alma mater
- breakfast protein
- best manager at best restaurant
44 Clues: Easter meat • starry lion • Joli (B.S.) • egg dweller • morse or zip • Tom or Klein • Chicago ride • 294 Lafayette • Michael's town • Black or Klein • Mariska of SVU • subway favorite • noisy neighbor? • Harvard wannabe? • gumbo ingredient • living room buzz • Brees or Ehrgott • popcorn condiment • local artist, Sue • L'auberge feature • breakfast protein • gas station gamble • queen's or Myatt's • ...
The USA 2013-03-03
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- The national Bird
- The national flower
- The Capital of the USA
- The most outstanding and famous basketball player in the world
- ... war took place 1861-1865.
- Annual championship game of the national football league(NHL) in the U.S.
- The State in the Pacific Ocean
- The Statue of Liberty was the gift from …
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- Actor who is born in the USA, played in “Titanic”
- National sport since the late 19th century
- Oldest hamburger restaurant in the U.S., claims to have been serving hambrugers since 1900
- Nickname for the flag of the USA
- The highest peak in the USA is ...
- Who discovered America?
- The deepest lake
- Founder of Microsoft
- Holiday that is celebrated on 2 of September
- The second most spoken language is ...
- Jefferson memorial is made of...
- The Person who declared all slaves free in 1863.
- The biggest state
21 Clues: The deepest lake • The national Bird • The biggest state • The national flower • Founder of Microsoft • Who discovered America? • The Capital of the USA • ... war took place 1861-1865. • The State in the Pacific Ocean • Nickname for the flag of the USA • Jefferson memorial is made of... • The highest peak in the USA is ... • The second most spoken language is ... • ...
The Abduction 2013-03-06
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- The author of the book
- How the main character got around town
- Mr.Boone's first name
- The whole town ________ for the missing girl
- Mrs.Boone's first name
- The family's firm
- Escaped from jail
- Who the missing girl was found with
- Main charecter's name
- Girl who went missing
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- Family's dogs name
- Mr. and Mrs.Boones jobs
- Former partner of the family's firm
- Secritary at the firm
- Main characters favorite class in school
- The settting of the story
- The main charecter's favorite place in town
- The conflict of the story
- What Mr.Boone's 3:30 every day
- Main characters medical condition
20 Clues: The family's firm • Escaped from jail • Family's dogs name • Secritary at the firm • Mr.Boone's first name • Main charecter's name • Girl who went missing • The author of the book • Mrs.Boone's first name • Mr. and Mrs.Boones jobs • The settting of the story • The conflict of the story • What Mr.Boone's 3:30 every day • Main characters medical condition • ...
The 1930s 2013-04-20
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- What dried the crops
- the name of a car
- Camps where people used to stay
- What the Great Depression had done
- Why most parents were struggling
- A place where the depression hit (P)
- Important for selling
- The beginning of article
- What most people were suffering from
- prime minister
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- where most people used to work
- the main part of 1930s
- Caused farmers to leave farms
- Style related
- What most depended on
- the annoying pest
- what we get
- Market Dropped to severe low levels
- a golden food
- Place were families got food
20 Clues: what we get • Style related • a golden food • prime minister • the annoying pest • the name of a car • What dried the crops • What most depended on • Important for selling • the main part of 1930s • The beginning of article • Place were families got food • Caused farmers to leave farms • where most people used to work • Camps where people used to stay • Why most parents were struggling • ...
The Host 2013-05-26
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- a human body used to put an alien in
- showing, using, or characterized by caution
- a hollow in the earth, one opening horizontally into a mountain etc
- to overcome completely in mind or feeling
- two or more people who get along
- the quality or state of being happy
- departed; left
- someone making you do something you don't want to do
- feeling regret
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- to run a way from a place you are been kept in
- to hit a person with a fist
- to know what someone means, feels or says
- a good passionate affection for another person
- to injure by striking or pressing, without breaking the skin
- used to heal sick people
- an alien that heals the other aliens
- to be in pain
- the feeling or condition of being afraid
- a group of people who love each other and have the same DNA
- an alien who takes over human bodies
20 Clues: to be in pain • departed; left • feeling regret • used to heal sick people • to hit a person with a fist • two or more people who get along • the quality or state of being happy • a human body used to put an alien in • an alien that heals the other aliens • an alien who takes over human bodies • the feeling or condition of being afraid • to know what someone means, feels or says • ...
The Odyssey 2013-03-12
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- sun god
- polyphenus is one
- faithful wife
- each Cyclops has one
- wax in the ears prevents them from being heard
- a bed is built from this (two words)
- has control of whirlpools
- Odysseus strings it successfully
- blames Antinous for the suitor's bad behavior
- Odysseus tells this king of his adventures
- home
- a flower eaten by some of Odysseus' men
- the "chief god"
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- a brief descriptive phrase, such as "son of Laertes"
- number of Scylla's legs
- a character, situation, or image recognized in many lands
- husband of Amphitrite and father of Polyphemus
- a swineherd
- main character in The Odyssey
- son of Odysseus
- holds Odysseus captive; also helps him build a raft
- he's credited with writing The Odyssey
- Odysseus kills about one hundred of them
- a reference to a person, place, thing or event
- a large, violent whirlpool
- killed while drinking a cup of wine
- father of Odysseus
- Scylla has six of these
28 Clues: home • sun god • a swineherd • faithful wife • son of Odysseus • the "chief god" • polyphenus is one • father of Odysseus • each Cyclops has one • number of Scylla's legs • Scylla has six of these • has control of whirlpools • a large, violent whirlpool • main character in The Odyssey • Odysseus strings it successfully • killed while drinking a cup of wine • a bed is built from this (two words) • ...
The 'Ph's 2013-03-12
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- Picture of something written on a peice of paper.
- Synomyms are Highlight & Accent.
- Worm with hooks
- Group of Acalephea
- Great Disaster
- Small set of Units e.g 20 to 60.
- Known as Paracetomol in England
- System to send messages in olden times.
- Also known as Phenacetin
- Having no Ruler, Head or Leader
- Punctuation you put e.g. can not = Can't
- Short publication smaller than 80 pages, like a small essay.
- 3-D Shape
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- Taxonomic group of Acalaphea
- Sometimes known as sea nettles
- System to communicate with each other with actually hearing our voices
- Highly Extraordinary
- One of the Acalaphae
- Worm's with hooks
- groups of Acalephea
- Known as lots of Paracetomol tablets in england.
- Place where you can find a medicine to help you recover.
- Something given when you have got into great stess.
- Your brother's son & when you become an' Uncle or Aunty!
- You can sense it
- Mystical Mystic Bird
- Large fish like Whales
27 Clues: 3-D Shape • Great Disaster • Worm with hooks • You can sense it • Worm's with hooks • Group of Acalephea • groups of Acalephea • Highly Extraordinary • One of the Acalaphae • Mystical Mystic Bird • Large fish like Whales • Also known as Phenacetin • Taxonomic group of Acalaphea • Sometimes known as sea nettles • Known as Paracetomol in England • Having no Ruler, Head or Leader • ...
The Renaissance 2013-03-11
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- persons returned with scientific books of _______
- the renaissance was considered to be a period of?
- humanism was a spirit of _________
- what does the term renaissance mean?
- crusaders brought back new thoughts and _______ from their journeys
- During the renaissance, facts were only accepted as true when proven through the conducting of ___________
- Which person sculpted the famous sculpture 'John the baptist'
- the conquest of turks over ________ was considered to be the political event which started the renaissance
- Another thing persons returned with were ________ numerals
- persons adopted ________ means to become rich
- there was a rise in industry and _______ flourished
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- the beauty of ________ was re-introduced during the renaissance
- ________ were persons who supported other people's job professions
- the theory of rationalism states the exercise of reason rather than ____________
- _____ was one of the new cities which emerged
- renaissance encouraged growth in the ________
- what was the renaissance a focus on?
- John ______ invented a typing machine
- development of trade and comerse led to the rise of ______
- women began wearing ________ during the renaissance
20 Clues: humanism was a spirit of _________ • what does the term renaissance mean? • what was the renaissance a focus on? • John ______ invented a typing machine • _____ was one of the new cities which emerged • renaissance encouraged growth in the ________ • persons adopted ________ means to become rich • persons returned with scientific books of _______ • ...
The America's 2013-03-12
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- Export from the valley
- Brought the downfall of the Chimu Empire
- What allowed for a successful economy
- Largest City in Chimu Empire
- center for trade
- Lead to Cahokia's downfall
- Height of walls surrounding Chan Chan
- N. America formed _______ ______
- Where the Cahokia prayed to their gods
- N. American people were recruited to work in these
- Allowed for communication between cities
- Empire in the Moche Valley
- Political System
- Export from the coast
- Culture in Mexico
- Capital of the Toltec's
- Brought goods to markets
- took over where old culture left off
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- Found all over North America
- Untouched land by Eurasia
- What Cahokia represented
- Formation of first empire due to this
- Important item of trade
- What did not allow the communication for reach America
- These changes occurred __ here
- Lake which first highland city was built
- Base of Chimu Empire
- Home to herders and farmers
- use of giant pyramids
29 Clues: center for trade • Political System • Culture in Mexico • Base of Chimu Empire • use of giant pyramids • Export from the coast • Export from the valley • Important item of trade • Capital of the Toltec's • What Cahokia represented • Brought goods to markets • Untouched land by Eurasia • Lead to Cahokia's downfall • Empire in the Moche Valley • Home to herders and farmers • ...
The Brain 2013-03-19
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- you do it everyday
- the top of the head
- strong scent
- parietal lobe of the human
- lying immediately behind the forehead
- cerebral cortex in the brain
- you can see
- lying beneath the temples
- with the production of speech
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- lobe in each cerebral hemisphere
- neurologist
- everyone can do it
- yummy
- anterior part of the frontal lobe
- the cortical area
- you can feel it
- it will be with you forever
- anyone can do it
- your scull
- you can hear
20 Clues: yummy • your scull • neurologist • you can see • strong scent • you can hear • you can feel it • anyone can do it • the cortical area • you do it everyday • everyone can do it • the top of the head • lying beneath the temples • parietal lobe of the human • it will be with you forever • cerebral cortex in the brain • with the production of speech • lobe in each cerebral hemisphere • ...
The Odyssey 2013-06-01
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- Zeus weighs men's fates on his _______.
- Athena disguises herself as Mentor, an old _______ of Odysseus.
- The country where the setting takes place
- The narrator's point of view
- Poseidon has a grudge against Odysseus for blinding his son, who is a ________.
- The number of axes in the bow and arrow challenge
- The name for the group of men wanting Penelope's hand in marriage
- The reward for any man who could string Odysseus's bow and fire an arrow through the axes was ________.
- Odysseus went to fight in this famous city
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- Odysseus meets Tiresias when he ventures to the __________.
- Son of Penelope
- The lost hero everyone thinks is dead
- Odysseus disguises himself as a ______ when he returns home.
- The author
- Circe turns Odysseus's crew into this when they land on her island
- The place Odysseus returns to after ten years
- Odysseus's wife
- Calypso is a ______.
- Menelaus is the king of ______.
- Poseidon is god of the _______.
20 Clues: The author • Son of Penelope • Odysseus's wife • Calypso is a ______. • The narrator's point of view • Menelaus is the king of ______. • Poseidon is god of the _______. • The lost hero everyone thinks is dead • Zeus weighs men's fates on his _______. • The country where the setting takes place • Odysseus went to fight in this famous city • ...
The Wanted 2013-05-30
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- Nathan always wheres what coloured socks?
- Which member of The Wanted was recently engaged to soap actress Michelle Keegan
- The member who is famous for his curls
- What does Tom's tattoo say down his right side of his rib cage?
- What is the name of the special weekda just for The Wanted?
- 'Heart Vacancy featured on which 2012 album?
- Name the song with these lyrics 'I feel you close I feel you breathe, and now it's like your here your haunting me'
- The video clip for the hit single 'I Found You' was about finding what gems?
- Nathan Sykes's nickname in the band?
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- TomTrom's are the nickname for Tom Parker's what?
- Siva is from what country?
- Tom is from wich city in the UK?
- What was their first album called?
- The Wanted's firt single
- The hit single 'Chasing The Sun' featured in which 2012 animated movie?
- The last time Tom cried was when which single went to number one?
- Nathan recently had sergery on what?
- What was the relase date for 'Walks Like Rihanna?
- Which member is from Gloucester, England?
- the member who is famous for his sculptured cheek bones
20 Clues: The Wanted's firt single • Siva is from what country? • Tom is from wich city in the UK? • What was their first album called? • Nathan recently had sergery on what? • Nathan Sykes's nickname in the band? • The member who is famous for his curls • Nathan always wheres what coloured socks? • Which member is from Gloucester, England? • ...
The Danliks 2013-02-13
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- anagram of something you do with your teeth , without the "G"
- Cup cake queen
- Loves water but not to drink
- Daddy cool
- High maintenance
- Disappeared down under
- Bright as a button
- Dangerous workmates
- Had a double barrel
- Three times a lady?
- Artistic streak
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- Birthday boy
- brings sunshine to our lives
- Hasn't got an Ark
- New Baby?
- Lives in a muddle
- Body beautiful
- Wears a tag
- Wears a uniform on Sunday night?
- Handy to have around
- On her toes
21 Clues: New Baby? • Daddy cool • Wears a tag • On her toes • Birthday boy • Cup cake queen • Body beautiful • Artistic streak • High maintenance • Hasn't got an Ark • Lives in a muddle • Bright as a button • Dangerous workmates • Had a double barrel • Three times a lady? • Handy to have around • Disappeared down under • brings sunshine to our lives • Loves water but not to drink • ...
The Crusible 2013-02-11
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- The study of religion
- Action designed to soothe or satisfy a person, a cause, etc
- Preexisting preference
- Paleness
- Cringe from
- The testimony of a witness made under oath but not in open court
- Shameless boldness
- In a manner that bows to another's wishes; very respectfully
- Sinful act or remark
- Eagerly
- Of great size, power, or extent
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- False accusation; slander
- The condition of being unknown
- Argumentative
- Barely noticeable
- Skeptically
- Teaching by repetition and urging
- Cautiously
- Paled; whitened
- Disguising one's real nature or motives
- Something that causes great horror or disgust
- Lacking moral restraint
- Make better
- Low; mean
- Confused; dismayed
- Courteous regard or respect
26 Clues: Eagerly • Paleness • Low; mean • Cautiously • Skeptically • Cringe from • Make better • Argumentative • Paled; whitened • Barely noticeable • Shameless boldness • Confused; dismayed • Sinful act or remark • The study of religion • Preexisting preference • Lacking moral restraint • False accusation; slander • Courteous regard or respect • The condition of being unknown • Of great size, power, or extent • ...
The Presidencey 2013-02-18
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- Assistant to the president
- A veto taking place when Congress adjourns within 10 days of submitting a bill to the president, who simply lets it die by neither signing nor vetoing it
- First lady who chose to focus on the one issue of mental health
- There are about ______ people who work on the white house staff
- A briefcase with the codes needed to unleash nuclear war
- An official order or commission to do something
- Succeeded to the presidency after JFK's assassination and then was elected during the following election
- The distinction between the President's roles in domestic and foreign policy making
- An organizational structure where every entity in the organization, except one, is subordinate to a single other entity
- "Take care that laws be faithfully executed"
- A three-member body appointed by the president to advise the president on economic policy
- An office created to coordinate the president's foreign and military policy advisors
- Deals with foreign policy, including treaty negotiations
- Hardly past his first thousand days in office, he was assassinated in Dallas, Texas
- Amendment that permits the Vice President to become acting president if both the Vice President and the President's cabinet determine that the President is disabled
- Allows the president to veto particular portions of a bill
- A legal case in which the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that the line-item veto was unconstitutional
- The short period after a President is inaugurated when the opposition party refrains from attack, Congress is inclined to support some of the President's initiatives, and the President receives high public approval ratings
- A senior white house official whose primary responsibility is to act as spokesperson for the government administration
- Present information on the state of the union to Congress
- Amendment that limits presidents to two terms in office
- A term that became popular in the 1960s to describe the modern presidency of the United States
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- The Constitutional power of the president to send a bill back to Congress with reasons for rejecting it
- Requires presidents to consult with Congress whenever possible prior to using military force and to withdraw forces after 60 days unless Congress declares war or grants an extension
- First lady who chose to focus on the one issue of literacy
- Serves as commander in chief of the armed forces
- Formed by the consolidation of the former Departments of the army and the navy
- These occur when voters cast their ballots for congressional candidates of the president's party because they support the president
- First lady who chose to focus on the one issue of drugs
- The ability of Congress to override a presidential decision
- Grant reprieves and pardons for federal offenses
- Serves as the chief advisor to the president on national security issues
- Consists of a handful of political appointees and hundreds of skilled professionals performing both managerial and budgetary functions
- The last president to be able to use the line item veto
- Political equivalent of an indictment in criminal law
- First lady who chose to focus on the one issue of beautification
- A group of presidential advisors not mentioned in the Constitution, although every president has had one
- Carter and _________ have had the ost contrasting presidential management styles
- A sudden, unpredictable, and potentially dangerous event requiring the president to play the role of crisis manager
- Serves as the government's banker
- Resigned under threat of impeachment due to the Watergate Scandal
- An organizational structure where every entity is at an equal level within the organization
- Succeeded to the presidency after Roosevelt died
- Events and scandal surrounding a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters and the subsequent cover up of White House involvement
44 Clues: Assistant to the president • Serves as the government's banker • "Take care that laws be faithfully executed" • An official order or commission to do something • Serves as commander in chief of the armed forces • Grant reprieves and pardons for federal offenses • Succeeded to the presidency after Roosevelt died • Political equivalent of an indictment in criminal law • ...
The Arctic 2014-01-01
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- coldest of all biomes except arctic
- how to get around in the arctic
- windy condition in the arctic
- white owl of the north
- the seals worst enemy
- ice structure
- a rocky structure
- the hare's northern cousin
- eats fish
- frozen stalactites
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- people of the north
- the water that surronds the arctic
- frozen water
- birds of the south
- horned whales
- cousin with the brown bear
- what sunk the Tianic
- center of the arctic
- what the arctic is covered in
- opposite of warm
20 Clues: eats fish • frozen water • horned whales • ice structure • opposite of warm • a rocky structure • birds of the south • frozen stalactites • people of the north • what sunk the Tianic • center of the arctic • the seals worst enemy • white owl of the north • cousin with the brown bear • the hare's northern cousin • windy condition in the arctic • what the arctic is covered in • ...
The Crucible 2014-02-27
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- anyone who does not conform to an established attitude, doctrine, or principle.
- utterly unyielding in attitude or opinion in spite of all appeals, urgings, etc.
- to abrogate; annul; revoke; repeal.
- originating in and characteristic of a particular region or country; native
- extremely thin and bony; haggard and drawn, as from great hunger, weariness, or torture; emaciated
- feeling, characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base
- asserting opinions in a doctrinaire or arrogant manner; opinionated.
- not credulous; disinclined or indisposed to believe; skeptical.
- to influence by trickery, flattery, etc.; mislead; delude
- unusual or extreme paleness, as from fear, ill health, or death; wanness.
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- subject to or in a state of ecstasy; rapturous.
- to envy or resent the pleasure or good fortune of (someone)
- to make or become better, more bearable, or more satisfactory; improve; meliorate.
- a great misfortune or disaster, as a flood or serious injury.
- to overcome the distrust or hostility of; placate; win over
- a particular taste or smell.
- sound or correct in opinion or doctrine, especially theological or religious doctrine.
- a fundamental principle or groundwork; foundation
- impious utterance or action concerning God or sacred things.
- inappropriate; unsuitable; out of place.
20 Clues: a particular taste or smell. • to abrogate; annul; revoke; repeal. • inappropriate; unsuitable; out of place. • subject to or in a state of ecstasy; rapturous. • a fundamental principle or groundwork; foundation • to influence by trickery, flattery, etc.; mislead; delude • to envy or resent the pleasure or good fortune of (someone) • ...
The Crucible 2014-04-26
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- a manner that bows to another's wishes
- great enthusiasm
- submission or yielding to the judgment
- and bold behavior
- noticeable
- of a witness made under oath but not in open court.
- false and malicious statement designed to hurt someone's reputation
- study of religion
- act or offense of speaking sacrilegiously about god
- of the council
- of flattering
- or extreme paleness
- or likely to cause an argument
- objects believed to have magical powers
- treat someone lowly
- make or become better
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- imaginary demon or spirit supposed to descend upon a sleeping person
- be skeptical
- one's real nature or motives
- great care or caution
- designed to soothe or satisfy
- gathering of people to receive information
- or Impressively great in extent, size, or degree
- cause surprise or confusion
- condition of being unknown
25 Clues: noticeable • be skeptical • of flattering • of the council • great enthusiasm • and bold behavior • study of religion • or extreme paleness • treat someone lowly • great care or caution • make or become better • condition of being unknown • cause surprise or confusion • one's real nature or motives • designed to soothe or satisfy • or likely to cause an argument • ...
The Odyssey 2013-12-16
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- Man Athena transforms Odysseus into this
- Odysseus tells his men to stay away from these
- Odysseus' faithful dog
- The Cyclops eats this number of men
- Their song will drive you crazy
- Odysseus fights in this war for 10 years
- Used in Penelope's challenge
- Throws a footstool at Odysseus
- Main character of The Odyssey
- Rocks sea rocks which can destroy boats
- Odysseus' wife
- Lord of the Gods
- Odysseus' son
- Odysseus uses this to keep his men safe from the Sirens
- Fell off Circe's roof and died
- King of the winds
- She's a sea nymph
- This goddess helps Odysseus
- Odysseus' home
- Odysseus and his men escape the Cyclops on these
- Odysseus and his men use this to stab the Cyclops
- This keeps Odysseus and Penelope's bed from moving
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- Eaters These people live on a forgetful flower
- Lord of the sun
- Number of axe heads in Penelope's challenge
- Telemachus think Odysseus is this when they first meet
- This group of people are trying to kill Telemachus
- This weather event causing a problem for Odysseus and his crew
- These creatures have no laws and live in caves
- Odysseus' fake name
- Huge whirlpool
- These giants destroy all of the ships but one
- She turns Odysseus' men into pigs
- This god had a problem with Odysseus
- Odysseus' father
- Odysseus doesn't tell his men about this monster
- Blind prophet in the Underworld
- Servant who recognizes disguised Odysseus
- Messenger to the gods
- Odysseus' pigherder
- Homer asks for help from her to tell the story
- Makes the Cyclops drunk
- Land of the Dead
- Author of The Odyssey
44 Clues: Odysseus' son • Huge whirlpool • Odysseus' wife • Odysseus' home • Lord of the sun • Odysseus' father • Lord of the Gods • Land of the Dead • King of the winds • She's a sea nymph • Odysseus' fake name • Odysseus' pigherder • Messenger to the gods • Author of The Odyssey • Odysseus' faithful dog • Makes the Cyclops drunk • This goddess helps Odysseus • Used in Penelope's challenge • ...
The Giver 2014-04-30
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- The ________ Center is where the newchildren are taken care of.
- not eager to do something.
- Jonas felt completely confused, mixed up or this.
- Capable of being touched or felt.
- Asher meant to say he was distracted with salmon watching but should have used this word.
- They use this word instead of 'home'
- punishment either verbally or physically.
- Name of the newchild who came to live with Jonas' family
- The _______ object newchildren are given.
- examples for this to happen include punishment, the elderly and an unfit newchild.
- laugh quietly or with restraint.
- The age when the people in the community are given their Assignment.
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- To laugh at.
- 4s, 5s, and 6s all wore jackets with buttons on the back to show this.
- Fiona did not like this name that was given to her brother.
- The people are given a pill to control these.
- easily irritated or annoyed.
- Gabriel was given an unusual and special _________ - an additional year of nurturing before the Naming and Placement.
- Children are given these at age nine.
- The month when the ceremonies take place.
- A gloomy or sad character trait.
- To show curiosity.
- Jonas thought he saw this object change when it was thrown in the air.
- Families are required to talk about these each morning.
- persuade someone to do something
25 Clues: To laugh at. • To show curiosity. • not eager to do something. • easily irritated or annoyed. • A gloomy or sad character trait. • persuade someone to do something • laugh quietly or with restraint. • Capable of being touched or felt. • They use this word instead of 'home' • Children are given these at age nine. • The month when the ceremonies take place. • ...
The nineties 2014-04-19
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- gangster van de Bende van Nijvel die zelfmoord pleegde in zijn cel
- Zweede ferry die in 1994 zonk en waarbij meer dan 900 mensen omkwamen
- voornaam van de kleinzoon van textielmagnaat De Clerck die ontvoerd werd in 1992
- scheepswerf in Temse dat in 1996 definitief sluit
- naam van de Belgische striptekenaar die in 1990 overleed
- naam van de eerste Belg in de ruimte (1992)
- daar zijn tien Belgische blauwhelmen laffelijk omgebracht in 1994
- werd gevonden in veevoeders en zorgde voor groot schandaal
- prinses van Wales die bij een auto-ongeluk in Parijs om het leven kwam
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- Franse autoconstructeur die in 1997 de vestiging in België sluit
- regisseur van Schindler's List
- naam van onze koning die in 1993 overleden is
- wielerploeg die wegens EPO-schandaal uitgesloten is van deelname aan de Ronde van Frankrijk
- 50-jarige Italiaanse mode-ontwerper die doodgeschoten wordt voor zijn villa
- voornaam van de ant-apartheidsstrijder die na meer dan 27 jaar gevangenschap vrijgelaten wordt
- naam van een Belgische misdadiger die zes meisjes ontvoerde waarvan hij er vier vermoord heeft
- voornaam van de Belgische zwemmer die in 1996 goud behaalde op de Olympische Spelen
- president van Zaïre die in 1997 in Marokko overleed
- Italiaans helikoptermerk dat in 1998 in België voor een schandaal zorgde
- Hongaarse dominee die in Brussel woont en zes familieleden vermoordde en hun lijken in ontstopper oploste
20 Clues: regisseur van Schindler's List • naam van de eerste Belg in de ruimte (1992) • naam van onze koning die in 1993 overleden is • scheepswerf in Temse dat in 1996 definitief sluit • president van Zaïre die in 1997 in Marokko overleed • naam van de Belgische striptekenaar die in 1990 overleed • werd gevonden in veevoeders en zorgde voor groot schandaal • ...
The nineties 2014-04-19
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- prinses van Wales die bij een auto-ongeluk in Parijs om het leven kwam
- Zweede ferry die in 1994 zonk en waarbij meer dan 900 mensen omkwamen
- wielerploeg die wegens EPO-schandaal uitgesloten is van deelname aan de Ronde van Frankrijk
- regisseur van Schindler's List
- naam van een Belgische misdadiger die zes meisjes ontvoerde waarvan hij er vier vermoord heeft
- naam van de Belgische striptekenaar die in 1990 overleed
- naam van de eerste Belg in de ruimte (1992)
- daar zijn tien Belgische blauwhelmen laffelijk omgebracht in 1994
- voornaam van de kleinzoon van textielmagnaat De Clerck die ontvoerd werd in 1992
- president van Zaïre die in 1997 in Marokko overleed
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- gangster van de Bende van Nijvel die zelfmoord pleegde in zijn cel
- werd gevonden in veevoeders en zorgde voor groot schandaal
- naam van onze koning die in 1993 overleden is
- Franse autoconstructeur die in 1997 de vestiging in België sluit
- scheepswerf in Temse dat in 1996 definitief sluit
- 50-jarige Italiaanse mode-ontwerper die doodgeschoten wordt voor zijn villa
- Hongaarse dominee die in Brussel woont en zes familieleden vermoordde en hun lijken in ontstopper oploste
- voornaam van de Belgische zwemmer die in 1996 goud behaalde op de Olympische Spelen
- voornaam van de ant-apartheidsstrijder die na meer dan 27 jaar gevangenschap vrijgelaten wordt
- Italiaans helikoptermerk dat in 1998 in België voor een schandaal zorgde
20 Clues: regisseur van Schindler's List • naam van de eerste Belg in de ruimte (1992) • naam van onze koning die in 1993 overleden is • scheepswerf in Temse dat in 1996 definitief sluit • president van Zaïre die in 1997 in Marokko overleed • naam van de Belgische striptekenaar die in 1990 overleed • werd gevonden in veevoeders en zorgde voor groot schandaal • ...
The Crucible 2014-04-16
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- Action designed to soothe or satisfy
- Charming or flattering
- False accusation
- Shameless boldness
- Spirits or demons thought to lie on sleeping women.
- Argumentative
- In a manner that bows to another’s wishes
- Eagerly
- Of great size, power, or extent
- Confused
- Sinful act or remark
- Low; mean
- Objects believed to have magical power.
- Testimony of a witness made under oath but not in open court.
- Paleness
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- Assembly of council
- Barely noticeable
- Cautiously
- Informal gathering
- Skeptically
- Disguising one’s real nature or motives
- Make better
- Courteous regard or respect
- The condition of being unknown
- Study of religion
25 Clues: Eagerly • Confused • Paleness • Low; mean • Cautiously • Skeptically • Make better • Argumentative • False accusation • Barely noticeable • Study of religion • Informal gathering • Shameless boldness • Assembly of council • Sinful act or remark • Charming or flattering • Courteous regard or respect • The condition of being unknown • Of great size, power, or extent • Action designed to soothe or satisfy • ...
The Flow 2013-11-19
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- Back of the net
- Surname of our new Management Trainee, Daniel
- Winner of the 2012-13 Premier League Customer Service
- Thanks for making a...
- Our company values we need to live by every day
- Twice a year event across the whole of Wolseley
- Starts 1st January 2014
- First new look Drain Center & Burdens Branch
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- New RKAM in Scotland (Hint - it's not John)
- Water does it and is the name of this publication
- Sponsors of the 2013-14 Customer Service Campaign
- Our monthly sales campaign
- Internal customer service measure
- Managing Director of our new business group
- The league we want all branches to be in
- What we all want a Christmas
- New phones, screens, printers and faster internet - Hurrah
- Prize for the Christmas Collect Campaign
- Have your...
- The profit we make as a business
20 Clues: Have your... • Back of the net • Thanks for making a... • Starts 1st January 2014 • Our monthly sales campaign • What we all want a Christmas • The profit we make as a business • Internal customer service measure • The league we want all branches to be in • Prize for the Christmas Collect Campaign • New RKAM in Scotland (Hint - it's not John) • ...
The Renaissance 2014-02-06
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- The most famous renaissance patrons were the what, family?
- Wealthy bankers and merchants who sponsored artists
- The renewed focus on man's capacities
- The last of the great sixteenth century Venetian painters
- Italian painter who included movement
- Machiavelli wrote about what?
- The heart of the renaissance took place in this country
- Lisa Leonardo da Vinci's most famous painting
- A time period of renewed interest in learning
- The pioneer of renaissance humanism
- Michelangelo painted the what, chapel?
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- Added depth and dimension to his paintings
- Shakespeare is considered the greatest what, of all time?
- Invented movable type
- Father of renaissance painting. Famous for painting Frescoes
- He wrote one of the most famous books on etiquette
- The leading figure of the Venetian school of painting
- He wrote satires about chivalry
- Raphael painted pictures of Mary also known as what?
- Scholar who revealed the evils of renaissance society
20 Clues: Invented movable type • Machiavelli wrote about what? • He wrote satires about chivalry • The pioneer of renaissance humanism • The renewed focus on man's capacities • Italian painter who included movement • Michelangelo painted the what, chapel? • Added depth and dimension to his paintings • Lisa Leonardo da Vinci's most famous painting • ...
The Presidency 2013-12-11
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- Term for the President as the representative of the people.
- Scheme by which a presidential vacancy is filled.
- Term for the President as commander of the nation's armed forces.
- Proposal by which each presidential candidate would receive the same share of a State’s electoral vote as he or she received in the State’s popular vote.
- Votes cast by electors in the electoral college.
- A person elected by the voters to represent them in making a formal selection of the Vice President and President.
- Proposal to do away with the electoral college and allow the people to vote directly for President and Vice President.
- When a presidential candidate chooses a running mate who can strengthen his chance of being elected by virtue of certain ideological, geographic, racial, ethnic, gender, or other characteristics.
- Meeting at which a party's delegates vote to pick their presidential and vice-presidential candidates.
- Term for the President as head of the administration of the Federal Government.
- Speech given at a party convention to set the tone for the convention and the campaign to come.
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- Term for the President as the ceremonial head of the U.S., the symbol of all people of the nation.
- Term for the President as the main architect of foreign policy and spokesperson to other countries.
- Rule applied in Democratic primaries whereby any candidate who wins at least 15% of the votes gets the number of State Democratic convention delegates based on his or her share of that primary vote.
- All of the people entitled to vote in a given election.
- Proposal for electing a President by which the winner of the popular vote would receive a bonus of 102 electoral votes in addition to his or her State-based electoral college votes.
- An election in which a party’s voters (1) choose State party organization’s delegates to their party’s national convention and (2) express a preference for their party’s presidential nomination.
- Group of persons chosen in each State and the District of Columbia every 4 years who make a formal selection of the President and Vice President.
- A political party’s formal statement of basic principles, stands on major issues, and objectives.
- Term for the President as architect of public policy and the one who sets the agenda for Congress.
- Term for the President as vested with the executive power of the U.S.
- An almost obsolete system whereby a presidential aspirant who won the preference vote in a primary automatically won all the delegates chosen in the primary.
- Term for the President as the leader of his or her political party.
- Proposal for choosing presidential electors by which 2 electors would be selected in each State according to the Statewide popular vote and the other electors would be selected separately in each of the State's congressional districts.
24 Clues: Votes cast by electors in the electoral college. • Scheme by which a presidential vacancy is filled. • All of the people entitled to vote in a given election. • Term for the President as the representative of the people. • Term for the President as commander of the nation's armed forces. • Term for the President as the leader of his or her political party. • ...
The Hobbit 2014-04-10
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- Goblins love to make these handmade devices for fun.
- The land in which Bilbo's whole journey will place.
- Beorn warned the dwarves and Bilbo not to drink from this while traveling through the dark forest.
- Gandalf uses this character trait to get the dwarves out of trouble with the troll.
- Thorin is also known as this.
- These are the first words Bilbo says to Gandalf.
- Thorin&co's main destination.
- The company runs into these creatures at the beginning of their journey.
- A birthday present that Bilbo stole in a golbin cave.
- A place Bilbo is always thinking of when something goes wrong.
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- The great rock that Beorn named.
- An idiom that is the name of a chapter in the Hobbit.
- A calm and quiet place over many hills where beautiful flowers grow and the grass is always green.
- The Elvenking's weakness.
- The name of a creature that calls himself "my precious."
- Something that all elves love to do when they work.
- The name that Bilbo gave his small sword after killing a great spider.
- The name of a race of elves that live near Lonely Mountain.
- A dark place where Bilbo finally starts to have confidence in himself.
- A hidden place of joy and beauty where Thorin&co. take a short rest for two weeks.
20 Clues: The Elvenking's weakness. • Thorin is also known as this. • Thorin&co's main destination. • The great rock that Beorn named. • These are the first words Bilbo says to Gandalf. • Something that all elves love to do when they work. • The land in which Bilbo's whole journey will place. • Goblins love to make these handmade devices for fun. • ...
The hobbit 2013-11-14
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- The wizard that is a skin changer
- The elf lord who helps the dwarves on the quest
- Big creatures who turn to stone in the sunlight
- Spell or charm
- The fattest Dwarf on the quest
- Shire The place where Bilbo Baggins lives
- The wizard who goes on the journey with the dwarves
- The howling creatures who chased the Dwarves
- A hobbit who goes on the quest with Gandalf and the Dwarves
- A high pitched sound
- A lonely,slimy creature who lives alone and has really bad grammar
- a large group of people
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- A large tree branch
- A magician or witch in communication with the dead
- Letters than can only be seen under the moon it was written under
- determination
- He was given a parchment and a key that was from his father
- The scary place where the dwarves go and where Bombur falls into the Black River
- Extremely bold or daring
- Evil creatures who captured the dwarves and Bilbo in a cave
- The evil dragon who takes the gold and the kingdom from the dwarves
- Thorin's grandfather
22 Clues: determination • Spell or charm • A large tree branch • A high pitched sound • Thorin's grandfather • a large group of people • Extremely bold or daring • The fattest Dwarf on the quest • The wizard that is a skin changer • Shire The place where Bilbo Baggins lives • The howling creatures who chased the Dwarves • The elf lord who helps the dwarves on the quest • ...
THE BULLARDS 2014-02-13
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- She's going to give Mr. Bullard her Camaro
- The newest person to our tribe
- She moved out of Mr. Bullard's Humanities class
- She is in the after school program
- Bieber Believer
- also knowns as Emma
- wears a Venom hoodie and loves comics
- She is in Feeney's ELD class
- She frequently checks the time on the phone before class is out
- She was just in my tribe before, but now she's in my DRB and humanities classes
- He loves to show up at school on days off
- The tallest member of our tribe
- This person loves to dance during class
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- Looks like Liliana
- This person ends our line in the morning
- This person loves to read in class
- This person leads our line in the morning
- She sold the most cookies in 2012
- You named our tribe after him
- An amazing artist in our tribe
- a.k.a. Ally - fan of Avenged Sevenfold
- his last name means silver in Spanish
- Her name means what will happen in the future
- cousin of Justin Barba
- This person is responsible for recording merits and demerits
- The second newest person to our tribe
- Mr. Bullard caught this person roaming the halls during lunch
- She loves The Walking Dead
- She recently moved to Mr. Bullard's 1st Humanities class
- He recently moved to Mr. Bullard's reading class
- brother of Alexis
31 Clues: Bieber Believer • brother of Alexis • Looks like Liliana • also knowns as Emma • cousin of Justin Barba • She loves The Walking Dead • She is in Feeney's ELD class • You named our tribe after him • The newest person to our tribe • An amazing artist in our tribe • The tallest member of our tribe • She sold the most cookies in 2012 • This person loves to read in class • ...
THE CRUCIBLE 2014-03-26
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- Was pressed to confess
- A grandmother accused of withcery
- Common punishment for children or indentured servants
- Owns the book you have to sign to become a witch
- What the girls think they see in the meeting house during the trial
- Proctor's reason for not confessing
- Lie Mary Warren used to condemn some women
- Taught the girls how to conjure
- A witch hunter
- Cared about golden candlesticks
- Term of respect to a judge
- John Proctor accuses the girls of this
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- Lies to save her husband
- Her parents were killed by Indians
- Pretended or really suffered from catatonia to avoid discipline
- Resents petitioners bringing depositions to the court
- Hale says this when he realizes the girls are lying
- Danforth's warning to the girls
- Home of the witch trials
- Torture device to bring about confessing
- A witness who thought she "saved Elizabeth's life"
- Evidence against Elizabeth
- Punishment for those who won't confess
- Rich family out to acquire land
24 Clues: A witch hunter • Was pressed to confess • Lies to save her husband • Home of the witch trials • Evidence against Elizabeth • Term of respect to a judge • Danforth's warning to the girls • Taught the girls how to conjure • Cared about golden candlesticks • Rich family out to acquire land • A grandmother accused of withcery • Her parents were killed by Indians • ...
The Race 2014-03-25
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- Soaked in water or other liquid
- A steep hill
- the principal church
- Confused
- Required
- Watchers
- Wild and loud
- Improvement
- outstanding of its kind
- Confused
- Tired
- Huge
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- pointless
- to reproduce
- a flat bottom boat
- the utterance of good wishes
- Stating a point
- Beautiful
- Complete confusion
- A statement that doesn't require any rules
- Restore relationships
- Great happiness
- Give attention to someone
- Fake
- Negative
25 Clues: Fake • Huge • Tired • Confused • Required • Watchers • Confused • Negative • pointless • Beautiful • Improvement • to reproduce • A steep hill • Wild and loud • Stating a point • Great happiness • a flat bottom boat • Complete confusion • the principal church • Restore relationships • outstanding of its kind • Give attention to someone • the utterance of good wishes • Soaked in water or other liquid • ...
The Enlightenment 2013-11-11
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- A style of art, especially architecture and decorative art, that originated in France in the early 18th century
- A philosophical movement of the 18th century in Europe
- locke English philosopher who believed that a government's power comes form the people
- madison The father of the constitution who designed the 3 branches of government
- A large room such as drawing room used for receiving entertaining guest
- the great King of Prussia
- The practice of officially examining books,movies and etc.
- French philosopher who concluded that liberty could be best safeguarded by separation of powers
- smith Scottish economist who advocated pirate enterprises and free trade
- faire A policy of attitued of lettings things take their own course
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- The intellectuals of the 18th century Enlightenment
- The great Russian empire who greatly increase
- hobbs English philosopher, scientist, and historian, best known for his political philosophy
- A prison engaged or learned in philosophy
- rousseau His philosophy influenced the french revolution
- 2 Emperor of the holy roman empire
- law A body of law held to be derived from nature
- A style of European architecture
- contract Agreement among members of society
- French writer who was the embodiment of 8th century enlightenment
- despost A form of absolute monarchy or despotism in which rulers were influenced by the Enlightenment
21 Clues: the great King of Prussia • A style of European architecture • 2 Emperor of the holy roman empire • A prison engaged or learned in philosophy • contract Agreement among members of society • The great Russian empire who greatly increase • law A body of law held to be derived from nature • The intellectuals of the 18th century Enlightenment • ...
"The Friends" 2014-01-16
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- The city they live in.
- This is in New York.
- Park Where Edith and Phyllisia go while ditching school.
- Where Phyllisia and her family came from.
- The word Calvin uses a lot.
- Phyllisia's mother.
- How Calvin acts.
- Phyllisia's best friend.
- What Calvin tells Phyllisia to hit a bully with.
- Phyllisia's family.
- Where Phyllisia gets beat up in beginning of story.
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- What Calvin does to his daughters.
- Ediths's life.
- The main character.
- Cousin.
- Main character's teacher.
- Caslvin's co worker.
- Large fights.
- Girl that beats Phyllisia up.
- Phyllisia's sister.
- Phyllisia and Beuhlah so this.
- Phyllisia's father.
22 Clues: Cousin. • Large fights. • Ediths's life. • How Calvin acts. • The main character. • Phyllisia's mother. • Phyllisia's sister. • Phyllisia's family. • Phyllisia's father. • This is in New York. • Caslvin's co worker. • The city they live in. • Phyllisia's best friend. • Main character's teacher. • The word Calvin uses a lot. • Girl that beats Phyllisia up. • Phyllisia and Beuhlah so this. • ...
The Outsider 2014-04-02
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- The book starts with Ponyboy watching one of these
- Fancy cars that only the Socs drove and that still exists
- Johnny had many of these after saving the kids in the fire
- Main character of the book
- The name of the book Ponyboy reads to Johnny when they were in hiding
- Where Johnny kills Bob
- Who does Johnny kill
- Used to create the Greasers' signature look
- The upper class people (rich)
- The name of the girl Ponyboy meets at the drive-in
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- Greaser slang for a gun
- Who dies in the hospital
- Greaser slang for big fight
- The name of the author
- Johnny and Ponyboy get named this
- Ponyboy almost gets drowned in one
- A weapon commonly used in this book
- Title of the book
- What killed the Curtis' parents
- The lower class people (poor)
- What kind of jeans did the greasers wear
- What was used change Ponyboy's haircolor
- Johnny hated going home because his parents were always...
- Dally's action before the police shot him
- Ponyboy and Johnny hide in one of these
25 Clues: Title of the book • Who does Johnny kill • The name of the author • Where Johnny kills Bob • Greaser slang for a gun • Who dies in the hospital • Main character of the book • Greaser slang for big fight • The lower class people (poor) • The upper class people (rich) • What killed the Curtis' parents • Johnny and Ponyboy get named this • Ponyboy almost gets drowned in one • ...
The Tail 2013-11-13
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- old
- to bother or cause suffering
- the way in to a place
- schedule
- thing you have a duty to do
- chewing and object usually with front teeth
- horrible and scary looking
- doing what you are told to do
- a burst of emotion or activity such as fear or laughter
- promise
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- silly, almost unbelievable
- to threaten a person to make them so what you want
- with a view of
- very dirty
- time periods of one hundred years
- an outdoor activity in which you walk in the countryside
- nervous about something
- happening one time each year
- disfigured or injured
- tiny hollow places on a persons cheek
- a set of steps in front of a building
21 Clues: old • promise • schedule • very dirty • with a view of • the way in to a place • disfigured or injured • nervous about something • silly, almost unbelievable • horrible and scary looking • thing you have a duty to do • to bother or cause suffering • happening one time each year • doing what you are told to do • time periods of one hundred years • tiny hollow places on a persons cheek • ...
the Enlightenment 2013-11-13
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- a person who offers view or theories on profound questions in ethics
- french thinker who developed the ideas of separation of powers
- a policy that allows businesses to operate with very little interference from the government
- a period of artistic style that used exaggerated motion and clear
- rules that govern natural force
- french philosopher who is often referred ti as the father of the french revolution and wrote the book:the social contract
- informal social gatherings
- English philosopher that argued that people were good and theorized natural right,he rejected absolute monarchies
- french enlightenment thinker
- 4th president sometimes referred to as the father of the constitution
- was a french Enlightenment writer
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- English enlightenment thinker who argued that people were cruel and selfish by nature and needed to be controlled by an monarchy
- a form of absolute monarchy that accepted enlightenment ideas
- a period of time in which people applied reasons to everyday things and stared thinking for themselves
- principle author of the declaration of independence who believed in equality for all
- suppression of the public communication
- Russian monarch that abolished torture
- a agreement made by people to give up their up their freedom exchange for an organized society
- Scottish philosopher who focused on using natural law
- Austrian monarch that traveled in disguise among his subjects to learn of their problems
20 Clues: informal social gatherings • french enlightenment thinker • rules that govern natural force • was a french Enlightenment writer • Russian monarch that abolished torture • suppression of the public communication • Scottish philosopher who focused on using natural law • a form of absolute monarchy that accepted enlightenment ideas • ...
The Odyssey 2014-03-19
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- messenger of the Gods
- a storyteller, a traveling entertainer
- "After them the attackers wheeled, as terrible as falcons..."
- father of Odysseus
- the sun God
- where Odysseus tells his story to the court of King Alcinous
- trusted soldier of Odysseus
- goddess of wisdom
- six-headed, twelve-tentacled sea monster
- a whirlpool monster which threatens to destroy Odysseus' entire ship
- she turns the men into swine
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- island where Helios' herds are; Odysseus and men stop and stay for over two months
- home of Prince Paris; destroyed by the horse trick
- the most powerful God
- the swineherd
- son of Poseidon
- son of Odysseus
- the blind prophet whose ghost tells Odysseus his future
- their songs distracted sailors and caused them to shipwreck
- home city-state of Odysseus
- gigantic cannibals
- king of Phaeacia, welcomes Odysseus into hall and listens to his story
- "grey eyed Athena"
- suitor of Penelope; tries to blame his poor behavior on dead man
- the poet credited with composing The Illiad and The Odyssey
25 Clues: gigantic cannibals • son of Poseidon • son of Odysseus • the sun God • the swineherd • goddess of wisdom • father of Odysseus • messenger of the Gods • "grey eyed Athena" • trusted soldier of Odysseus • the most powerful God • home city-state of Odysseus • ...
The School 2014-03-20
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- The Poker Face
- The Fluent English Speaker (7)
- The Gay (Visitation of the Gods)
- The Patient Guru
- The Duchess
- The Dentist
- The Shy Type
- The Titleholder
- The Beautiful Girl (4)
- The Dancer
- The Best Director
- The Princess
- The Craft Teacher
- The President
- Mama Bear
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- The Vice
- The Summer Guru
- Memory Verse Queen
- The Best Actress
- The Megaphone
- The Worship Leader
- The Voice
- The Guide
- The Spelling Wizard
- The Duke
- The Doctor
- The King
- The Rapper
- The K-POP Star (English Name)
29 Clues: The Vice • The Duke • The King • The Voice • The Guide • Mama Bear • The Doctor • The Dancer • The Rapper • The Duchess • The Dentist • The Shy Type • The Princess • The Megaphone • The President • The Poker Face • The Summer Guru • The Titleholder • The Best Actress • The Patient Guru • The Best Director • The Craft Teacher • Memory Verse Queen • The Worship Leader • The Spelling Wizard • The Beautiful Girl (4) • ...
The Crucible 2013-11-15
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- Who is Tituba?
- What was in the doll of Mary Warren`s handmade doll that had ties with Abigail?
- Betty is what to Parris.
- The Relation of Abigail to Parris
- Where did the Crucible take place?
- Who does Abigail and the Girls try to blame in court of possessing them?
- Who was stabbed?
- A personality weakness that contributes to the downfall of the tragic hero.
- Who does Betty call for when she wakes?
- Who is pregnant towards the end of the play?
- What does Abigail drink when she was in the woods?
- A type of play that was originally developed in ancient Greece.
- A hero who goes through a struggle throughout the play and usually fails somehow or dies.
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- How many of Goody Ann`s babies died in infancy?
- Who was the only baby to survive of Goody Ann?
- Abigail and the other girls were caught doing what in the woods?
- What is it called when a criminal is judge by the media?
- What is it called when someone does something opposite than expected?
- Who does Abigail want to get rid of ?
- What is Hale?
- Who gets hanged at the end of The Crucible?
- What relationship did Abigail and John Proctor have?
- Who gets hanged at the end of The Crucible?
23 Clues: What is Hale? • Who is Tituba? • Who was stabbed? • Betty is what to Parris. • The Relation of Abigail to Parris • Where did the Crucible take place? • Who does Abigail want to get rid of ? • Who does Betty call for when she wakes? • Who gets hanged at the end of The Crucible? • Who gets hanged at the end of The Crucible? • Who is pregnant towards the end of the play? • ...
The Hobbit 2013-11-15
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- the main character and hobbit
- a high area of land or rock that sticks ot into the sea
- to choose someone to have a particular job
- to fill with sudden and overpowering suprise and wonder
- to search for something by reaching or touching
- to leave a ship or plane
- of or relating to sorcery
- state of nervous excitement or mental agitation
- to find fault or to argue
- a very unhappy or unlucky person
- to put or give in pledge
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- a defensive wall or elevation, as of earth or stone, ina fortification
- the fattest and heaviest dwarf in the journey
- causing unhappiness or sad feelings
- the quality of formal or seriousness
- any of various plants or plant parts with sour juices
- given to inquiry, research, or asking questions
- to confuse or puzzle completely, perplex
- a main branch of a tree
- to speak quietly so that it's difficult for others to hear you
20 Clues: a main branch of a tree • to leave a ship or plane • to put or give in pledge • of or relating to sorcery • to find fault or to argue • the main character and hobbit • a very unhappy or unlucky person • causing unhappiness or sad feelings • the quality of formal or seriousness • to confuse or puzzle completely, perplex • to choose someone to have a particular job • ...
The Enlightenment 2013-11-12
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- contract an agreement made by people to give up their freedom in exchange for an organized society
- Rousseau French philosopher who is often referred to as the father of the French revolution and wrote the book: The Social Contract
- suppression of the public speech or other public communication, which was done by burning and banning books as well as jailing others in the enlightenment age
- a period of artistic style that used exaggerated motion and clear, easily interpreted detail
- French thinker who developed the ideas of separation of powers, checks and balances and minority rights
- the Great Russian monarch that abolished torture
- Locke English philosopher that argued that people were good and theorized natural right, he rejected absolute monarchies
- Madison 4th president sometimes referred to as the father of the constitution.
- the Great Prussian monarch that allowed free press and urged religious tolerance
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- informal social gatherings
- French enlightenment thinker
- law rules that govern natural forces such as gravity
- was a French Enlightenment writer, historian and philosopher famous for his wit, his attacks on the established Catholic Church, and his advocacy of freedom of religion, freedom of expression, and separation of church and state.
- a period of time in which people applied reasons to everyday things and started thinking for themselves
- style of composition arising in 18th-century France, often viewed as an extension of the baroque, and characterized by a high degree of ornamentation and lightness of expression.
- II Austrian monarch that traveled in disguise among his subjects to learn of their problems
- despot a form of absolute monarchy that accepted enlightenment ideas
- smith Scottish philosopher who focused on using natural law to reform the economy and urged the policy of laissez faire
- a person who offers views or theories on profound questions in ethics, metaphysics, logic, and other related fields.
- Hobbes English enlightenment thinker who argued that people were cruel and selfish by nature and needed to be controlled by an absolute monarchy
- faire a policy that allows businesses to operate with very little interference from the government
21 Clues: informal social gatherings • French enlightenment thinker • the Great Russian monarch that abolished torture • law rules that govern natural forces such as gravity • despot a form of absolute monarchy that accepted enlightenment ideas • Madison 4th president sometimes referred to as the father of the constitution. • ...
The Brain 2013-11-12
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- part of brain stem that controls caughing, sneezing, vomiting and hiccuping
- word for the brain remodeling itself after an injury
- bridge that electrically and physically connects right and left hemisphere of the brain
- primary visual area
- 2nd largest part of brain
- involved in emotions, learning and memory
- part of neuron that convert electrical signals back to chemical signals
- part of brain stem that recieves raw visual and auditory signals
- a functional class of neurons that carry information from the central nervous system to the peripheral nervous system
- a functional class of neurons that is located in the central nervous system
- part od neuron hat transmits electrical signals
- above hypothalamus and below cerebrum
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- responsible for hate, fear, anger and love
- cell of the peripheral nervous system
- cells of the central nervous system
- recieves, transmits, integrates and responds to external but also internal stimuli
- control concious movement
- the cells of our nervous system
- fluid filled chamber of the brain tat protect it from impact and infection
- covered by cerecral cortex
- part on neuron that recieveschemical signals
- is also known as afferent neuron
- this is white in appearance
- the cerebellum is also called this
- coordinates with the medula oblangata to regulate breathing and heart rate
25 Clues: primary visual area • control concious movement • 2nd largest part of brain • covered by cerecral cortex • this is white in appearance • the cells of our nervous system • is also known as afferent neuron • the cerebellum is also called this • cells of the central nervous system • cell of the peripheral nervous system • above hypothalamus and below cerebrum • ...
The randomizer 2014-03-17
20 Clues: pork • plays • fruit • torch • sport • colour • shadow • fingers • screamed • chocolate • Hot drink • frozen food • type of dog • school lesson • biggest planet • Rowling author • green vegetable • colourful animal • orange and pointy • up house down house
The randomizer 2014-03-17
20 Clues: pork • torch • sport • fruit • plays • shadow • colour • fingers • screamed • chocolate • Hot drink • frozen food • type of dog • school lesson • Rowling author • biggest planet • green vegetable • colourful animal • orange and pointy • up house down house
The Cactus 2014-05-18
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- A green, bipedal Pokémon with a round body and cactus-like striation
- An American thriller film which stars Liam Hemsworth, Gary Oldman, Amber Heard and Harrison Ford
- The ability to withstand the effects of a substance or force
- Taking in a large dose of a substance that may lead to death
- Ejection of matter from the stomach through the mouth
- A street name for Peyote, it is a compound word with the first word being an Asian food and the second being a desert plant
- The state of being numb
- The scientific name for the Peyote Cactus
- A word Rhys made up
- A feeling of sickness with the inclination to vomit
- A street name for Mescaline and is a small disk or knob that is sewn onto a garment
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- A small, spineless cactus with psychoactive alkaloids, particularly mescaline
- A street name for Peyote and is short for Mescaline
- A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome
- Also called Peyotism, or Peyote Religion, most widespread indigenous religious movement among North American Indians and one of the most influential forms of Pan-Indianism
- A sudden and disturbing vivid memory of an event in the past, typically as the result of psychological trauma or taking LSD
- A bipedal Pokémon that appears to be a mixture of a pineapple and a duck
- severe despondency and dejection, typically felt over a period of time and accompanied by feelings of hopelessness and inadequacy
- The top part of a cactus
- The opposite of motivated
- A desert plant that resembles a Cactuar from final fantasy
- A state or condition of lacking strength
22 Clues: A word Rhys made up • The state of being numb • The top part of a cactus • The opposite of motivated • A state or condition of lacking strength • The scientific name for the Peyote Cactus • A street name for Peyote and is short for Mescaline • A feeling of sickness with the inclination to vomit • Ejection of matter from the stomach through the mouth • ...
THE BIOSPHERE 2014-05-07
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- The living an non-living things in an environment
- All individuals of the same species
- Uses sun to produce food from carbon dioxide and water
- Nonliving things
- Total weight of all organisms in a population, community, or habitat
- Transfer of pollen from anthers to stigma in plants
- Meat-eater
- Eg taiga
- Use of living organisms for industrial, agricultural, or medical purposes
- Young and old people are often
- All populations together
- Clearing of forests and woodlands
- Numbers and variety of living species, plants, and animals
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- A linear sequence of links in a food web
- Take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide
- Recycles materials used in the living world
- Takes in energy stored in plant structures
- Living things
- One means of rainforest destruction
- Is a type of migration
- Role of an organism
- Stage in a food chain where energy is exchanged
- Loss of topsoil by wind and water
- Plant-eating animal
- green plants use carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight to make glucose
- Where organism obtains food and shelter
- Mining and fishing are examples of this type of activity
- Building and construction are examples of this type of activity
28 Clues: Eg taiga • Meat-eater • Living things • Nonliving things • Role of an organism • Plant-eating animal • Is a type of migration • All populations together • Young and old people are often • Loss of topsoil by wind and water • Clearing of forests and woodlands • All individuals of the same species • One means of rainforest destruction • Where organism obtains food and shelter • ...
the animals 2014-11-12
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- it's the son of the hen
- it's the son of the horse
- it's the largest fish in the world
- it's a large marsupial
- it's an animal that lives on the farm and eats carrots
- it's lives in the desert, it's yellow and it looks like a horse
- it's very similar to the lion, but it is orange
- it's a flying mammal
- it's a bird with big yellow eyes that lives in the woods and is awake at night
- it's the favorite food of the frogs
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- it's a small red insect with black shots
- it's the animal that produces milk
- Has a trunk
- it's a small insect that eats the crumbs
- Man's best friend
- it's a fish often eat in the can
- the scientists say that the man derives from this mammal
- it's lives in Africa, the hippo is similar but it's not in the water
- Likes to chase mice
- it's the animal of the bullfight
20 Clues: Has a trunk • Man's best friend • Likes to chase mice • it's a flying mammal • it's a large marsupial • it's the son of the hen • it's the son of the horse • it's a fish often eat in the can • it's the animal of the bullfight • it's the animal that produces milk • it's the largest fish in the world • it's the favorite food of the frogs • it's a small red insect with black shots • ...
The Newlyweds 2014-09-29
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- Her mark on his wedding band
- His obsession
- Where he grew up
- His favorite music duo
- Her nickname that has stuck from high school and college days
- His dream job
- His eyes
- Her obsession
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- His nickname during high school football season
- Her dream job
- Their favorite type of tv shows
- Their first concert together
- He coaches this
- His favorite thing about her
- Her eyes
- He took her to this for their first date
- Their next stop
- She coaches this
- Her favorite thing about him
- Their ice cream of choice
20 Clues: Her eyes • His eyes • Her dream job • His obsession • His dream job • Her obsession • He coaches this • Their next stop • Where he grew up • She coaches this • His favorite music duo • Their ice cream of choice • Her mark on his wedding band • Their first concert together • His favorite thing about her • Her favorite thing about him • Their favorite type of tv shows • ...
The Warhorse 2014-06-19
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- a noncommissioned army officer of a rank above that of corporal
- the capital city of France
- a ground force unit composed of a headquarters and two or more companies or similar units
- the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc., without fear
- soldiers or military units that fight on foot, in modern times typically with rifles, machine guns, grenades, mortars, etc., as weapons
- not flowing or running, as water, air, etc
- an armored cavalry or cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops, a headquarters, and various supporting units.
- what the British called the Germans in WW1
- the gradual recovery of health and strength after illness
- profound dedication
- of great strength; forceful; powerful
- to give a tendency or inclination to
- a horse-cavalry soldier
- intensely happy or confident
- Joey's rival in the army
- an undertaking involving uncertainty as to the outcome, especially a risky or dangerous one
- power to endure disease, fatigue, privation, etc.
- Joey's first rider
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- a broad belt worn over the shoulder by soldiers and having a number of small loops or pockets, for holding a cartridge or cartridges.
- a stout single-edged cavalry sword, having a curved blade
- army rank of officer
- a soldier's bag for rations, extra clothing, etc.
- an evil, unlawful, treacherous, or surreptitious plan formulated in secret by two or more persons
- having many interrelated parts or facets; entangled or involved
- a steady increase in force or intensity
- main character of the book
- a fight between small bodies of troops
- a wire or strand of wires having small pieces of sharply pointed wire twisted around it at short intervals, used chiefly for fencing in livestock, keeping out trespassers, etc.
- undecided, doubtful, or disinclined
- Albert's surname
- a defensive wall or elevation, as of earth or stone, in a fortification
- a region of England where Joey is from
- the part of a military force composed of troops that serve on horseback
33 Clues: Albert's surname • Joey's first rider • profound dedication • army rank of officer • a horse-cavalry soldier • Joey's rival in the army • the capital city of France • main character of the book • intensely happy or confident • undecided, doubtful, or disinclined • to give a tendency or inclination to • of great strength; forceful; powerful • a fight between small bodies of troops • ...
The Renaissance 2014-06-20
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- contrast between light and dark
- time period before the renaissance
- birthplace of the renaissance
- wrote hamlet
- worldly matters
- language used before vernacular
- sea trade route, on meditteranean
- northern european trade route on land
- head of the Roman Church
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- sponsor of leonardo da vinci
- invention by johann gutenberg
- pope allowed______ due to the plague
- improved the telescope
- disease occuring around 1300 AD
- system of lords and serfs
- churchmen who interpret the bible
- financer of the arts
- meaning of "no place"
- focus on individual
- layer of smoke
20 Clues: wrote hamlet • layer of smoke • worldly matters • focus on individual • financer of the arts • meaning of "no place" • improved the telescope • head of the Roman Church • system of lords and serfs • sponsor of leonardo da vinci • invention by johann gutenberg • birthplace of the renaissance • contrast between light and dark • disease occuring around 1300 AD • ...
The body 2014-09-12
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- you use these to pick up things
- you use this to smell
- connects the hand to the arm
- you use these to jump
- part connecting the arms to the rest of the body
- these are at the end of your feet
- they hang down each side of the body
- you use this to form words
- the joint connecting upper and lower leg
- you use these to move
- top of the body
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- This helps you to taste
- They help to protect your eyes/You use
- these are used to bite and chew
- attatches head to the rest of the body
- you use these to hear
- this stores your food
- connects the foot to the leg
- you use these to clap
- you use these to see
20 Clues: top of the body • you use these to see • you use this to smell • you use these to jump • you use these to hear • this stores your food • you use these to clap • you use these to move • This helps you to taste • you use this to form words • connects the hand to the arm • connects the foot to the leg • you use these to pick up things • these are used to bite and chew • ...
The Incas 2014-05-12
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- the official language of the Inca Empire
- an Inca clan (group of related families); the basic unit of Inca society
- the Sun God’s son
- a person through whom a God or spirit is believed to speak
- the art of telling the future or finding hidden knowledge through religious means
- knotted sets of strings
- a bridge whose roadway is held up by cables that are anchored on each end of the bridge.
- the nobles who are considered relatives of the emperor
- sacred objects and places including temples, charms, and places in nature
- a type of surgery that involves penetrating the skull
- the nobles that were the leaders of the people conquered by the Incas
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- convent teachers
- an event where young men chose brides
- tutors for the sons of nobles
- shared by community or group
- the Sun God who appeared before a later Inca ruler
- messengers that carried messages from one station to the next
- the Inca emperor’s name/ title
- a seat or chair on which a person is carried; a kind of carriage for high-ranking people
- the capital city of the Inca Empire
20 Clues: convent teachers • the Sun God’s son • knotted sets of strings • shared by community or group • tutors for the sons of nobles • the Inca emperor’s name/ title • the capital city of the Inca Empire • an event where young men chose brides • the official language of the Inca Empire • the Sun God who appeared before a later Inca ruler • ...
The Planets 2014-09-25
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- Famous for its rings
- Airless rocks revolving around the sun that are too small to be called planets.
- The largest planet
- The name of our solar system
- Furthest planet from the Sun
- Closest Planet to the Sun
- There are 8 of these in our solar system
- The Planet that humans live on
- A bright object in the night sky
- known as the “Red Planet”
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- Coldest planet in our solar system
- We can see these twinkle in the night sky
- Is the star at the center of our solar system?
- The time it takes for light to travel in a year
- These people go to space
- No longer considered a planet
- ball of hot, burning gas
- The force that holds us to planet earth
- Closest planet to Earth
- Have humans ever set foot on planet mars?
20 Clues: The largest planet • Famous for its rings • Closest planet to Earth • These people go to space • ball of hot, burning gas • Closest Planet to the Sun • known as the “Red Planet” • The name of our solar system • Furthest planet from the Sun • No longer considered a planet • The Planet that humans live on • A bright object in the night sky • Coldest planet in our solar system • ...
The Planets; 2014-10-30
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- The planets ..... around the sun.
- Thousands of these can be seen at night
- The farthest planet from the sun is?
- Our galaxy is the .........
- This is something that only comes out during the day.
- are small, airless rocky worlds that revolve around the sun and are too small to be called planets.
- This only comes out at night.
- This planety is closest to the sun.
- This planet is the third largest in our solar asytem.
- These can be found around 70% of the planets.
- Pluto was classsed as a ...... planet.
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- This is the second smallest planet in our solar system.
- The only planet with rings around it.
- Is the largest planet in our solar system.
- There are 8 planets in our .....-......
- The planet we live on is called.....
- This planet is the second closest to the sun.
- there are 8 of these in our solar system.
- is an icy small Solar System body.
- The milky way is our........
20 Clues: Our galaxy is the ......... • The milky way is our........ • This only comes out at night. • The planets ..... around the sun. • is an icy small Solar System body. • This planety is closest to the sun. • The farthest planet from the sun is? • The planet we live on is called..... • The only planet with rings around it. • Pluto was classsed as a ...... planet. • ...
The Planets 2014-10-29
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- Every planet rotates around the _____
- Has rings around it
- Humans have sent robots to walk on this planet
- The only planet with human life on it
- You may see this flying through the night sky, if you are looking hard enough
- Without ____ we would float away up in the sky
- The closest planet to the sun is ____
- Neil Armstrong was the first human to ever walk on the ___
- They twinkle in the night sky
- Something made up from millions of stars
- ______ no longer counts as a planet anymore
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- _____ travel to the moon in a spaceship
- The 'Ice giant'
- This planet is big and blue
- They are also known as minor planets
- The biggest planet
- There are 8 ____ in our solar system
- Aliens travel in this
- This planet is nearly the same size as Earth
- Without this space travel isn't possible
20 Clues: The 'Ice giant' • The biggest planet • Has rings around it • Aliens travel in this • This planet is big and blue • They twinkle in the night sky • They are also known as minor planets • There are 8 ____ in our solar system • Every planet rotates around the _____ • The only planet with human life on it • The closest planet to the sun is ____ • ...
The GAMPers 2014-10-14
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- The keeper of the schedule
- He without fail greets us every morning
- my old friend now housed in the burbs
- P lover of socialist music
- your version of my Michael; the non-farmer one
- The fellow who dropped me an incomplete (whomppp)
- When it comes to talking, she definitely deserves an Ace plus
- Doer of Yoga, Lover of Jazz
- Lover of all James Joyce and coffee
- the kind soul used to have a blonde mohawk
- Our favorite former cheerleader
- the sleeper
- the former frat star
- the oldest and wisest “child” in the program; known for patience and the occasional iced tea
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- the sidekick with the golden manifesto
- book-loving former bulldog
- the chief GAMPion
- this ultimate player is never boar(d)ing
- petter of turtles
- This person’s mother is a virgo who organizes her spices alphabetically by brand and name
- But he’s good at everything else
- 306’s resident skeptic
- the soft-spoken New Yorker with a history of strong opinions
- Your main squeeze; West Chester’s finest
- the keeper of our full grown tiger
- the big boss who just can’t seem to win
- the lone turtle and loyal minion
- the new “kid” on the block
28 Clues: the sleeper • the chief GAMPion • petter of turtles • the former frat star • 306’s resident skeptic • book-loving former bulldog • The keeper of the schedule • P lover of socialist music • the new “kid” on the block • Doer of Yoga, Lover of Jazz • Our favorite former cheerleader • But he’s good at everything else • the lone turtle and loyal minion • the keeper of our full grown tiger • ...
The Simpsons 2014-10-15
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- Homer's boss. Seemingly cruel and evil, but deep down means well.
- School bully with a secret heart of gold. Known to say "Haw haw!"
- This character repeatedly attempts to kill Bart.
- Retired racing dog. Owned by the Simpsons.
- Runs the local Kwik-E-Mart. Very protective of his store.
- Principal of Springfield Elementary School. He struggles to keep the school in shape.
- The late elementary school teacher of Bart and his classmates.
- Groundskeeper and janitor of the elementary school. Speaks with a heavy Irish accent.
- A cartoon mouse in Bart and Lisa's favorite cartoon.
- The television show The Simpsons first appeared on as shorts.
- Local police chief. He is very lazy at his job.
- The Simpson's pet cat. It is named after their first cat.
- Mayor of Springefield. Speaks with a Boston accent.
- One of Homer's friends. Has a master's degree in Nuclear Physics.
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- Homer's elderly father. World War II vet.
- Founder of Springfield. Bart cut off the head of the statue built of him.
- Creator of the Simpsons.
- Owns the local tavern. A good friend of Homer's.
- The reverend of Springfield's church.
- Mr. Burn's personal assistant, executive, and self-proclaimed best friend.
- The father of the Simpsons family. Not a genius, but means well.
- Where Homer works. Main source of power in Springfield.
- Gifted in musical talent and very smart. Mature beyond her age.
- One of Homer's friends. Works with Homer. Referred to as "the black one" of the group.
- A cartoon cat in Bart and Lisa's favorite cartoon.
- Has large, blue hair and is smart and responsible. Married to Homer.
- Regular of the local bar. Friend of Homer's. He is an alcoholic.
- Famous clown who stars on a TV show and owns a burger joint in town.
- The Simpson's neighbor. Very religious and friendly to all. Hi-diddly-ho!
- Krusty the Clown's sidekick. While in character, he uses a slide whistle to communicate.
- Bart's best friend. Very timid and nervous.
- This character has never spoken a single word, and wears blue.
- The town the Simpsons live in.
- Boss of the D'Amico crime family. He has been behind several of Springfield's criminal enterprises.
- Bratty, trouble-making and mischievous. Oldest Simpson child.
35 Clues: Creator of the Simpsons. • The town the Simpsons live in. • The reverend of Springfield's church. • Homer's elderly father. World War II vet. • Retired racing dog. Owned by the Simpsons. • Bart's best friend. Very timid and nervous. • Local police chief. He is very lazy at his job. • Owns the local tavern. A good friend of Homer's. • ...
The Planets 2014-10-15
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- THE EARTH IS MADE UP OF ABOUT 71% OF THIS
- NO LONGER CLASSIFIED AS A PLANET
- THE PLANETS ARE PART OF OUR ....
- SEVENTH PLANET FROM THE SUN
- AMOUNT OF PLANETS IN OUR SOLAR SYSTEM
- THE FIRST ROCK PLANET IN OUR SOLAR SYSTEM
- MARS WILL OFTEN HAVE ..... STORMS
- MERCURY IS A .... PLANET
- THIS ORBITS THE EARTH IN ABOUT 27 DAYS
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- SECOND PLANET FROM THE SUN
- THE BIGGEST PLANET
- THE AMOUNT OF GAS PLANETS IN OUR SOLAR SYSTEM
- THE RED PLANET
- CLOSEST PLANET TO THE SUN WITH RINGS
- OUR SOLARSYSTEM IS LOCATED IN AN OUTRIGHT SPIRAL OF THIS GALAXY
- EARTH SLOWLY REVOLVES AROUND THIS
- THE ONLY PLANET PROVEN TO SUPPORT HUMAN LIFE
- LAST KNOWN PLANET IN OUR SOLAR SYSTEM
- VENUS' ATMOSPHERE MAINLY CONSISTS OF ..... DIOXIDE
- THE AMOUNT OF KNOWN MOONS EARTH HAS
20 Clues: THE RED PLANET • THE BIGGEST PLANET • MERCURY IS A .... PLANET • SECOND PLANET FROM THE SUN • SEVENTH PLANET FROM THE SUN • NO LONGER CLASSIFIED AS A PLANET • THE PLANETS ARE PART OF OUR .... • EARTH SLOWLY REVOLVES AROUND THIS • MARS WILL OFTEN HAVE ..... STORMS • THE AMOUNT OF KNOWN MOONS EARTH HAS • CLOSEST PLANET TO THE SUN WITH RINGS • AMOUNT OF PLANETS IN OUR SOLAR SYSTEM • ...
The Test 2014-06-04
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- The person I love
- My favourite song
- How I feel when I'm with you
- What you burned
- That ice cream flavour
- What you printed out for me <3
- Creepy bugs and aliens and humans
- What we tried to watch together
- What you shouldn't leave on the floor
- The student club you were in LOLOL
- What I sucked at painting :(
- Where I asked for your number (GG)
- Where I first bought something for you
- The number of roses you've bought me
- Your favourite student
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- My favourite thing to do, AKA Rule #72
- The first song I corrupted you with
- Our sport
- The other Matthew I like
- What we do not have
- The first play we watched together
- Where I first met you
- Where we went to celebrate our 5 months
- One word meant just for us
- What we did
- Your favourite colour
- Our lightbulb
27 Clues: Our sport • What we did • Our lightbulb • What you burned • The person I love • My favourite song • What we do not have • Where I first met you • Your favourite colour • That ice cream flavour • Your favourite student • The other Matthew I like • One word meant just for us • How I feel when I'm with you • What I sucked at painting :( • What you printed out for me <3 • ...
The Tribune 2014-08-05
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- Coca-Cola
- Frozen milk
- There is one in the sky
- French Loaf
- The county
- Our picturesque waterfront community
- Salad
- May I take your order?
- The Great Lake
- Second most popular sandwich at the deli
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- Popular Canadian dish, originating in Quebec
- A light roll rich with eggs and butter and somewhat sweet
- The morning meal
- To mature or ripen
- Hot caffeine
- Yellow portion of an egg
- Butter and brown sugar
- Goes with tail
- Made from sap
- Waffle
20 Clues: Salad • Waffle • Coca-Cola • The county • Frozen milk • French Loaf • Hot caffeine • Made from sap • Goes with tail • The Great Lake • The morning meal • To mature or ripen • Butter and brown sugar • May I take your order? • There is one in the sky • Yellow portion of an egg • Our picturesque waterfront community • Second most popular sandwich at the deli • Popular Canadian dish, originating in Quebec • ...
The Planets 2014-10-23
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- The closest planet to the sun
- A small, frozen mass of dust and gas revolving around the sun
- Famous for its ring system
- The system of planets and other objects orbiting the sun
- A small object orbiting a larger one. There are many electronic objects that orbit the Earth
- The only planet to support life
- The distance which a ray of light would travel in one year
- The path a planet takes around the sun
- 1 year on this planet lasts 165 Earth years
- The "red planet"
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- An object from Outer Space that falls into the Earth and lands on its surface
- Has the shortest day out of all the planets
- The brightest planet, also known as the sister planet to earth
- smallest of the "Four Giants"
- A grouping of stars which have been given names by astronomers
- The "Dwarf planet"
- A rock, or Minor Planet orbiting the Sun
- Our Galaxy
- A group of stars, gas and dust held together by gravity
- A cloud of gas and dust
20 Clues: Our Galaxy • The "red planet" • The "Dwarf planet" • A cloud of gas and dust • Famous for its ring system • The closest planet to the sun • smallest of the "Four Giants" • The only planet to support life • The path a planet takes around the sun • A rock, or Minor Planet orbiting the Sun • Has the shortest day out of all the planets • 1 year on this planet lasts 165 Earth years • ...
The Giver 2014-05-14
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- Using or characterized by irony.
- An act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offense.
- Gather into a crowd or mass.
- That can be touched, felt, etc.
- Cancel or postpone the punishment of someone.
- Eat, drink, or ingest (food or drink).
- The action of forbidding something, especially by law.
- The killing of a large number of people.
- No longer produced or used; out of date.
- A person or thing that succeeds another.
- The ability or tendency to float in water or air or some other fluid.
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- A person who nurtures
- The great size or extent of something.
- The process of freeing or state of being free from an obligation.
- Mutually dependent; depending on each other.
- Standing out so as to be clearly visible.
- Form the population of (a town, area, or country).
- Spread through and be perceived in every part of.
- Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.
- An asset or object bought or obtained.
- A fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen.
- Actively break the terms of (a law, agreement, etc.).
- A sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act.
- In a faint and feeble manner.
- Cause (someone) to feel consternation and distress.
25 Clues: A person who nurtures • Gather into a crowd or mass. • In a faint and feeble manner. • That can be touched, felt, etc. • Using or characterized by irony. • The great size or extent of something. • An asset or object bought or obtained. • Eat, drink, or ingest (food or drink). • The killing of a large number of people. • No longer produced or used; out of date. • ...
The Planets 2014-09-08
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- Nicknamed the Red Planet
- The second planet from the sun
- The galaxy our Solar System is in
- An object which moves around a star
- A person trained to travel in a spacecraft
- The planet we live on
- The seventh planet from the sun
- A vehicle that launches into space
- Revolves around the Earth
- The smallest planet in our Solar System
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- Four planets in our Solar System are known as _ Planets
- Balls of gas held together by gravity
- Billions of stars, gas and dust held together by gravity
- Made up of the sun and the planets which orbit it
- The furthest planet from the sun
- Known for its rings
- The star in the centre of the Solar System
- No longer considered a planet in our Solar System
- The force that attracts people to the Earth
- The largest planet in our Solar System
20 Clues: Known for its rings • The planet we live on • Nicknamed the Red Planet • Revolves around the Earth • The second planet from the sun • The seventh planet from the sun • The furthest planet from the sun • The galaxy our Solar System is in • A vehicle that launches into space • An object which moves around a star • Balls of gas held together by gravity • ...
The Planets 2014-09-03
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- the largest planet
- known as the 'Red' planet
- a collection of stars
- 75% of our planet is covered with it
- path of a planet: circular path
- space rock
- the furthest planet from the sun
- coldest planet in the solar system
- closest planet to Earth
- an astronaut is sometimes known as a 'what' man
- hottest star in our solar system
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- no longer officially a planet
- the galaxy containing our solar system
- takes approximately 365 days to orbit the sun
- famous for its rings
- everything that exists everywhere
- man has been able to land and walk on it
- closest planet to the sun
- people on Earth are known as 'what' beings
- balls of gas seen in the night sky
20 Clues: space rock • the largest planet • famous for its rings • a collection of stars • closest planet to Earth • known as the 'Red' planet • closest planet to the sun • no longer officially a planet • path of a planet: circular path • the furthest planet from the sun • hottest star in our solar system • everything that exists everywhere • coldest planet in the solar system • ...
The planets 2014-09-05
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- A red planet
- This planet rotates on its side
- A planet with rings around it
- The galaxy we live in (two words joined together)
- The huge space that contains all of the matter and energy in existence
- The earth goes around it
- This planet is sometimes called the evening or morning star
- All the gases that surround a star or a planet
- A big ball of dirty ice and snow in outer space
- The biggest planet in the solar system
- Our planet
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- Also known as a shooting star
- The closet planet to the sun
- There are billions of these in the night sky
- Astronauts have visited this place
- A piece of equipment used to see stars and planets clearly
- A person that has visited the moon
- A scientist who studies space
- Was once a planet but is now a dwarf planet
- The eighth planet from the sun
20 Clues: Our planet • A red planet • The earth goes around it • The closet planet to the sun • Also known as a shooting star • A planet with rings around it • A scientist who studies space • The eighth planet from the sun • This planet rotates on its side • Astronauts have visited this place • A person that has visited the moon • The biggest planet in the solar system • ...
The Hatchet 2013-03-24
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- a way to travel thru the air
- living things and their activity
- a person who was born in Canada
- to be brought into or left out
- a person or thing that flies
- short-handled ax
- a piece of land surrounded by water
- having noone else present
- to collide in this way
- a person who is in control of operating an aircraft
- a wolflike wild dog
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- a father or mother
- prize
- an uncultivated uninhibited area
- a strip of leather to wear around your waist
- to be discovered
- violent rotating winds
- unable to find
- to live
- part of the dog family that has a pointed muzzle and a bushy tail
- largest member of the dog family
21 Clues: prize • to live • unable to find • to be discovered • short-handled ax • a father or mother • a wolflike wild dog • violent rotating winds • to collide in this way • having noone else present • a way to travel thru the air • a person or thing that flies • to be brought into or left out • a person who was born in Canada • living things and their activity • an uncultivated uninhibited area • ...
