My Memory of Librarians Vocabulary

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anticipation

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excitement before something happens

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bankers' lights

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desk lamps used by bankers; their green shades were believed to help deflect light and reduce strain on the eyes- an important thing for people who spent their day poring over complex numbers

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card catalogue

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the filing system used by librarians before computers; the card catalogue was a collection of cards that told visitors what books the library had a where to locate them

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foyer

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an entryway, often leading into another room

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preside

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rule over or to be in charge of

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quilt rack

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used for hanging quilts and blankets once they are folded

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content

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the message of a poem or other text

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form

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the structure of appearance of a poem or other text

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free verse

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a poem with no rhyme scheme or set pattern of beats