Sean

[ shawn ]

/ ʃɔn /

noun

a male given name, form of John.

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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 sean

Unfortunately, the most confused Ebola alarmists had millions of followers: Sean Hannity and Ann Coulter.
2014: Revenge of the Creationists|Karl W. Giberson|December 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I'm very interested in Liv Ullmann for the woman's part, opposite Sean … yes … oh, I see then.
Alfred Hitchcock’s Fade to Black: The Great Director’s Final Days|David Freeman|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
When she got the pictures back, she met Sean for coffee and discussed how to exhibit the photos.
Masters of Alt Sex: SuicideGirls Hits Puberty and Wants to Invade Your TV Set|Marlow Stern|December 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Chris Hughes and Sean Eldridge have always been entitled brats.
The Rise and Fall of Chris Hughes and Sean Eldridge, America’s Worst Gay Power Couple|James Kirchick|December 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Just three years ago, Chris Hughes and Sean Eldridge were the toast of the liberal establishment.
The Rise and Fall of Chris Hughes and Sean Eldridge, America’s Worst Gay Power Couple|James Kirchick|December 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
"Keep them till I come again, and wake me in the evening," said Sean Ruadh, lying down on the giant's bed.
Myths and Folk Tales of Ireland|Jeremiah Curtin
Sean could not help but hear it; so deeply did the dog's vocal cords implant sound upon human ears.
The Land of Look Behind|Paul Cameron Brown
Sean Ruadh, dressed and mounted on his red steed, was the most beautiful man in the world.
Myths and Folk Tales of Ireland|Jeremiah Curtin
Master Sean reports that a ritual was enacted in the bedroom last night.
The Eyes Have It|Gordon Randall Garrett
You would have thought to have sean 'em that they had been married a sentry, at least.
Memoirs of Mr. Charles J. Yellowplush|William Makepeace Thackeray

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