Remsen

[ rem-suh n ]

/ ˈrɛm sən /

noun

Ira,1846–1927, U.S. chemist and educator.

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CHALLENGE YOURSELF WITH THESE WORDS FROM "LITTLE WOMEN"

"Little Women" may be a classic, but that doesn't mean we all know the meanings of the vocab words from the book. Can you define these words correctly and make Jo proud?

Question 1 of 10

earnest

full seriousness, as of intention or purpose.

a feeling of dread, anxiety, or anguish.

urgent character; imperativeness; insistence; importunateness.

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Example sentences from the Web for remsen

The two friends reached the house, and Remsen led the way into his room, and set about unpacking his things.
The Half-Back|Ralph Henry Barbour
Remsen came back and stood at the other end of the long desk.
A Collection of Stories, Reviews and Essays|Willa Cather
He tried to strike me one day at practice, and Remsen, our coach, put him off.
The Half-Back|Ralph Henry Barbour
We lay in front of Mr. Remsen's door, inside of the pier head and not more that 20 yards distant.
American Prisoners of the Revolution|Danske Dandridge

Remsen touched his cap, looked between the chestnut's ears, and took refuge in vernacularity.
The Trimmed Lamp|O. Henry

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