McCall

/ (məˈkɔːl) /

noun

Davina (Lucy Pascale), born 1967, English television presenter, especially of Big Brother (from 2000)

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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?

Question 1 of 10

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 mccall

When asked who in particular he liked, McCall immediately named Paul.
Rand Paul, Chris Christie Laid Out Plans for Black Voters at Penthouse Forum|David Freedlander|October 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“You try whenever possible to recreate the feel of the period,” says McCall, who designed the costumes for season 3.
‘Downton Abbey’ Fashion: Season 3, Wedding Dress, and Emmy Nomination|Isabel Wilkinson|September 20, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Mary owns a dress by designer Vionnet, which McCall created around styles from the period.
‘Downton Abbey’ Fashion: Season 3, Wedding Dress, and Emmy Nomination|Isabel Wilkinson|September 20, 2012|DAILY BEAST
McCall did not agree with Bopp, but said that he received numerous calls after the announcement from other delegates who did.
Black Republicans Grade Michael Steele|Shushannah Walshe|January 13, 2011|DAILY BEAST

McCall is by way of being a friend so naturally I had misgivings.
My Art Basel Favorites|Anthony Haden-Guest|June 18, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Mrs. McCall washed his face and hands, and even kissed himon the slyand then set him down to a very satisfying meal.
The Corner House Girls|Grace Brooks Hill
Then probably there were fifteen or twenty persons that appeared to take an active part in preventing McCall from being arrested.
Report of the Committee Appointed to Investigate the Railroad Riots in July, 1877|Various
Meanwhile she had whispered to Tess and sent her running to Mrs. McCall.
The Corner House Girls|Grace Brooks Hill
But we must mind what Mrs. McCall says about putting our hands in the cookie jars.
The Corner House Girls|Grace Brooks Hill
McCall orders a charge, and it is executed with a promptness and vigor sufficient to check the advancing troops.
Following the Flag|Charles Carleton Coffin

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