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MARIE LU
Marie Lu is a renowned author best known for her young adult dystopian series, "Legend," which includes three books: "Legend," "Prodigy," and "Champion." The story is set in a future version of the United States, where two main characters, Day and June, come from vastly different backgrounds and are drawn together by a series of dramatic events.
The series explores themes of government control, resistance, and the consequences of war, all while delivering thrilling action and romance. Lu's writing is praised for its fast-paced plot, complex characters, and insightful social commentary.
Marie Lu is a renowned author best known for her young adult dystopian series, "Legend," which includes three books: "Legend," "Prodigy," and "Champion." The story is set in a future version of the United States, where two main characters, Day and June, come from vastly different backgrounds and are drawn together by a series of dramatic events.
The series explores themes of government control, resistance, and the consequences of war, all while delivering thrilling action and romance. Lu's writing is praised for its fast-paced plot, complex characters, and insightful social commentary.
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Prodigy
noun
a person, especially a young one, endowed with exceptional qualities or abilities.
"a Russian pianist who was a child prodigy in his day"
an impressive or outstanding example of a particular quality.
"Germany seemed a prodigy of industrial discipline"
an amazing or unusual thing, especially one out of the ordinary course of nature.
"omens and prodigies abound in Livy's work"
noun
a person, especially a young one, endowed with exceptional qualities or abilities.
"a Russian pianist who was a child prodigy in his day"
an impressive or outstanding example of a particular quality.
"Germany seemed a prodigy of industrial discipline"
an amazing or unusual thing, especially one out of the ordinary course of nature.
"omens and prodigies abound in Livy's work"
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Fast-paced
something that is happening or moving very quickly, or changing rapidly
something that is happening or moving very quickly, or changing rapidly
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Version
noun
1.
a particular form of something differing in certain respects from an earlier form or other forms of the same type of thing.
"a revised version of the paper was produced for a later meeting"
an account of a matter from a particular person's point of view.
"he told her his version of events"
verb
create a new version of.
"it's the software for you if you need versioning and group editing"
noun
1.
a particular form of something differing in certain respects from an earlier form or other forms of the same type of thing.
"a revised version of the paper was produced for a later meeting"
an account of a matter from a particular person's point of view.
"he told her his version of events"
verb
create a new version of.
"it's the software for you if you need versioning and group editing"
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Champion
noun
1.
a person who has defeated or surpassed all rivals in a competition, especially in sports.
"a champion hurdler"
a person who fights or argues for a cause or on behalf of someone else.
"a champion of women's rights"
verb
support the cause of; defend.
"priests who championed human rights"
noun
1.
a person who has defeated or surpassed all rivals in a competition, especially in sports.
"a champion hurdler"
a person who fights or argues for a cause or on behalf of someone else.
"a champion of women's rights"
verb
support the cause of; defend.
"priests who championed human rights"
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Legend
noun
1.
a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated.
"the legend of King Arthur"
an extremely famous or notorious person, especially in a particular field.
"the man was a living legend"
adjective
very well known.
"his speed and ferocity in attack were legend"
noun
1.
a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated.
"the legend of King Arthur"
an extremely famous or notorious person, especially in a particular field.
"the man was a living legend"
adjective
very well known.
"his speed and ferocity in attack were legend"
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Vastly
adverb
to a very great extent; immensely.
"business practices differ vastly from country to country"
adverb
to a very great extent; immensely.
"business practices differ vastly from country to country"
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Dystopian
adjective
relating to or denoting an imagined state or society where there is great suffering or injustice.
"the dystopian future of a society bereft of reason"
noun
a person who imagines or foresees a state or society where there is great suffering or injustice.
"a lot of things those dystopians feared did not come true"
adjective
relating to or denoting an imagined state or society where there is great suffering or injustice.
"the dystopian future of a society bereft of reason"
noun
a person who imagines or foresees a state or society where there is great suffering or injustice.
"a lot of things those dystopians feared did not come true"
Today’s inspirational quote is:
”If you want to amend your errors, you must begin by amending your philosophy.”
-Jim Rohn
”If you want to amend your errors, you must begin by amending your philosophy.”
-Jim Rohn
Amended
Verb
Past tense or past particle of amend
Adjective
something that has been revised, modified, or corrected
Verb
Past tense or past particle of amend
Adjective
something that has been revised, modified, or corrected
Conversation
noun
a talk, especially an informal one, between two or more people, in which news and ideas are exchanged.
"she picked up the phone and held a conversation in French"
noun
a talk, especially an informal one, between two or more people, in which news and ideas are exchanged.
"she picked up the phone and held a conversation in French"
Pitcher
pitch·er1
noun
1.
a large container, typically earthenware, glass, or plastic, with a handle and a lip, used for holding and pouring liquids.
the modified leaf of a pitcher plant.
pitch·er2
nounBASEBALL
noun: pitcher; plural noun: pitchers
the player who delivers the ball to the batter.
pitch·er1
noun
1.
a large container, typically earthenware, glass, or plastic, with a handle and a lip, used for holding and pouring liquids.
the modified leaf of a pitcher plant.
pitch·er2
nounBASEBALL
noun: pitcher; plural noun: pitchers
the player who delivers the ball to the batter.
Understand
verb
1.
perceive the intended meaning of (words, a language, or a speaker).
"he didn't understand a word I said"
2.
interpret or view (something) in a particular way.
"as the term is usually understood, legislation refers to regulations and directives"
verb
1.
perceive the intended meaning of (words, a language, or a speaker).
"he didn't understand a word I said"
2.
interpret or view (something) in a particular way.
"as the term is usually understood, legislation refers to regulations and directives"
Ear
ear1
noun
the organ of hearing and balance in humans and other vertebrates, especially the external part of this.
an organ sensitive to sound in other animals.
an ability to recognize, appreciate, and reproduce sounds, especially music or language.
"an ear for melody"
ear2
noun
noun: ear; plural noun: ears
the seed-bearing head or spike of a cereal plant.
NORTH AMERICAN
a head of corn.
ear1
noun
the organ of hearing and balance in humans and other vertebrates, especially the external part of this.
an organ sensitive to sound in other animals.
an ability to recognize, appreciate, and reproduce sounds, especially music or language.
"an ear for melody"
ear2
noun
noun: ear; plural noun: ears
the seed-bearing head or spike of a cereal plant.
NORTH AMERICAN
a head of corn.