Cleary

[ kleer-ee ]

/ ˈklɪər i /

Beverly, born 1916, U.S. author.

QUIZZES

Search your capacious memory for the meaning of October’s words!

Question 1 of 9

Which Word of the Day from this month means, “an irrational dislike; loathing”?

Cleary checked with another neighbor to ask if it was true, and was told, “Absolutely not.”
The Myth of the Central Park Five|Edward Conlon|October 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Midway to Cleary "City," on the chief gold-producing creek of the district, our first day's run, we encountered the gold train.
Ten Thousand Miles with a Dog Sled|Hudson Stuck
"When it comes to real glory a prize-fighter beats a colonel all hollow," said Cleary, and they parted for the night.
Captain Jinks, Hero|Ernest Crosby
In the morning he was a little easier, and Cleary was able to have a little talk with him before he left.
Captain Jinks, Hero|Ernest Crosby

"The Court at Whoppington has just allowed prize-money to the officers and men for sinking those ships," said Cleary.
Captain Jinks, Hero|Ernest Crosby
The boat was turned over, and Douglas and Cleary were flung into the sea.
Real Ghost Stories|William T. Stead