Eastland

[ eest-luh nd ]

/ ˈist lənd /

noun

James O(liver),1904–86, U.S. politician: senator 1941, 1943–78.

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DO YOU KNOW THIS VOCABULARY FROM "THE HANDMAID'S TALE"?

"The Handmaid's Tale" was required reading for many of us in school. Everyone else has probably watched the very popular and addictive TV show. Do you remember this vocabulary from the book, and do you know what these terms mean?

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decorum

the act of or need for making up one's mind.

dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc.

a company of singers, especially an organized group employed in church service.

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Example sentences from the Web for eastland

A week later Mother was indeed surprised to see Mr. Eastland returning, and this time he brought a letter.
Bobs, a Girl Detective|Grace May North
This country called Eastland is very extensive, and there are in it many towns, and in every town is a king.
The Discovery of Muscovy|Richard Hakluyt
Mr. Eastland has died, and Dean is alone, and so I have sent for him to come and live with me.
Bobs, a Girl Detective|Grace May North
Their sun father disappeared as soon as they were born, going to the far Eastland.
Algonquin Indian Tales|Egerton R. Young

Captain Eastland behaved with the most patriotic dignity; he desired that his country should not particularly avenge his death.
The War Trail|Mayne Reid

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