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  1. Geisel
    United States writer of children's books (1904-1991)
    "A person's a person, no matter how small," Theodor Seuss Geisel, a.k.a.
  2. Theodor Seuss Geisel
    United States writer of children's books (1904-1991)
    "A person's a person, no matter how small," Theodor Seuss Geisel, a.k.a.
  3. Dr. Seuss
    United States writer of children's books (1904-1991)
    Dr. Seuss, would say.
  4. insecticide
    a chemical used to kill bugs
    Geisel gained national exposure when he won an advertising contract for an insecticide called Flit.
  5. a.k.a.
    as known or named at another time or place
    "A person's a person, no matter how small," Theodor Seuss Geisel, a.k.a.
  6. Academy Award
    an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
    Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1984, an Academy Award, three Emmy Awards, three Grammy Awards, and three Caldecott Honors, Geisel wrote and illustrated 44 books.
  7. Dartmouth College
    a college in New Hampshire
    After graduating from Dartmouth College in 1925, he went to Oxford University, intending to acquire a doctorate in literature.
  8. doctorate
    one of the highest earned degrees conferred by a university
    After graduating from Dartmouth College in 1925, he went to Oxford University, intending to acquire a doctorate in literature.
  9. flit
    move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
    Geisel gained national exposure when he won an advertising contract for an insecticide called Flit.
  10. Oxford University
    a university in England
    After graduating from Dartmouth College in 1925, he went to Oxford University, intending to acquire a doctorate in literature.
  11. March 2
    Texans celebrate the anniversary of Texas' declaration of independence from Mexico in 1836
    Dr. Seuss was born Theodor Geisel in Springfield, Massachusetts, on March 2, 1904.
  12. cartoon
    a humorous or satirical drawing in a newspaper or magazine
    Upon his return to America later that year, Geisel published cartoons and humorous articles for Judge, the leading humor magazine in America at that time.
  13. vanity fair
    a frivolous lifestyle, especially in large cities
    His cartoons also appeared in major magazines such as Life, Vanity Fair, and Liberty.
  14. Pulitzer
    United States newspaper publisher (born in Hungary) who established the Pulitzer prizes (1847-1911)
    Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1984, an Academy Award, three Emmy Awards, three Grammy Awards, and three Caldecott Honors, Geisel wrote and illustrated 44 books.
  15. award
    give, especially as an honor
    Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1984, an Academy Award, three Emmy Awards, three Grammy Awards, and three Caldecott Honors, Geisel wrote and illustrated 44 books.
  16. mulberry
    any of several trees of the genus Morus having edible fruit that resembles the blackberry
    Geisel published his first children's book, And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, in 1937, after 27 publishers rejected it.
  17. Emmy
    an annual award by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for outstanding achievements in television
    Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1984, an Academy Award, three Emmy Awards, three Grammy Awards, and three Caldecott Honors, Geisel wrote and illustrated 44 books.
  18. Dartmouth
    a college in New Hampshire
    After graduating from Dartmouth College in 1925, he went to Oxford University, intending to acquire a doctorate in literature.
  19. publish
    prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
    Upon his return to America later that year, Geisel published cartoons and humorous articles for Judge, the leading humor magazine in America at that time.
  20. wed
    get married
    At Oxford, Geisel met Helen Palmer, whom he wed in 1927.
  21. Springfield
    capital of the state of Illinois
    Dr. Seuss was born Theodor Geisel in Springfield, Massachusetts, on March 2, 1904.
  22. Oxford
    a city in southern England to the northwest of London
    After graduating from Dartmouth College in 1925, he went to Oxford University, intending to acquire a doctorate in literature.
  23. be born
    come into existence through birth
    Dr. Seuss was born Theodor Geisel in Springfield, Massachusetts, on March 2, 1904.
  24. playful
    full of fun and high spirits
    Brilliant, playful, and always respectful of children, Dr. Seuss charmed his way into the consciousness of four generations of youngsters and parents.
  25. advertise
    make publicity for; try to sell
    Geisel gained national exposure when he won an advertising contract for an insecticide called Flit.
  26. youngster
    a young person of either sex
    Brilliant, playful, and always respectful of children, Dr. Seuss charmed his way into the consciousness of four generations of youngsters and parents.
  27. inspiring
    stimulating or exalting to the spirit
    While Theodor Geisel died on September 24, 1991, Dr. Seuss lives on, inspiring generations of children of all ages to explore the joys of reading.
  28. Palmer
    United States golfer (born in 1929)
    At Oxford, Geisel met Helen Palmer, whom he wed in 1927.
  29. explore
    travel to or penetrate into
    While Theodor Geisel died on September 24, 1991, Dr. Seuss lives on, inspiring generations of children of all ages to explore the joys of reading.
  30. charmed
    filled with wonder and delight
    Brilliant, playful, and always respectful of children, Dr. Seuss charmed his way into the consciousness of four generations of youngsters and parents.
  31. kid
    young goat
    In the process, he helped millions of kids learn to read.
  32. humorous
    characterized by the power to cause laughter
    Upon his return to America later that year, Geisel published cartoons and humorous articles for Judge, the leading humor magazine in America at that time.
  33. inspire
    serve as the inciting cause of
    While Theodor Geisel died on September 24, 1991, Dr. Seuss lives on, inspiring generations of children of all ages to explore the joys of reading.
  34. illustrate
    depict with a visual representation
    Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1984, an Academy Award, three Emmy Awards, three Grammy Awards, and three Caldecott Honors, Geisel wrote and illustrated 44 books.
  35. reject
    refuse to accept or acknowledge
    Geisel published his first children's book, And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, in 1937, after 27 publishers rejected it.
  36. respectful
    exhibiting an attitude of admiration or esteem
    Brilliant, playful, and always respectful of children, Dr. Seuss charmed his way into the consciousness of four generations of youngsters and parents.
  37. graduate
    receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies
    After graduating from Dartmouth College in 1925, he went to Oxford University, intending to acquire a doctorate in literature.
  38. magazine
    a periodic publication containing articles and pictures
    Upon his return to America later that year, Geisel published cartoons and humorous articles for Judge, the leading humor magazine in America at that time.
  39. entertain
    provide amusement for
    To laugh, to be challenged, to be entertained and delighted."
  40. exposure
    the state of being exposed to harm
    Geisel gained national exposure when he won an advertising contract for an insecticide called Flit.
  41. coin
    a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
    He coined the phrase, "Quick, Henry, the Flit!" which became a popular expression.
  42. publisher
    a person engaged in issuing periodicals or books or music
    Geisel published his first children's book, And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, in 1937, after 27 publishers rejected it.
  43. generation
    group of genetically related organisms in a line of descent
    Brilliant, playful, and always respectful of children, Dr. Seuss charmed his way into the consciousness of four generations of youngsters and parents.
  44. acquire
    come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
    After graduating from Dartmouth College in 1925, he went to Oxford University, intending to acquire a doctorate in literature.
  45. winner
    a person with a record of successes
    Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1984, an Academy Award, three Emmy Awards, three Grammy Awards, and three Caldecott Honors, Geisel wrote and illustrated 44 books.
  46. Dr.
    a person who holds Ph.D. degree from an academic institution
    Dr. Seuss, would say.
  47. entertained
    pleasantly occupied
    To laugh, to be challenged, to be entertained and delighted."
  48. parent
    a father or mother
    Brilliant, playful, and always respectful of children, Dr. Seuss charmed his way into the consciousness of four generations of youngsters and parents.
  49. intend
    have in mind as a purpose
    After graduating from Dartmouth College in 1925, he went to Oxford University, intending to acquire a doctorate in literature.
  50. humor
    a message that has the power to evoke laughter
    Upon his return to America later that year, Geisel published cartoons and humorous articles for Judge, the leading humor magazine in America at that time.
  51. academy
    a learned establishment for the advancement of knowledge
    Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1984, an Academy Award, three Emmy Awards, three Grammy Awards, and three Caldecott Honors, Geisel wrote and illustrated 44 books.
  52. vanity
    feelings of excessive pride
    His cartoons also appeared in major magazines such as Life, Vanity Fair, and Liberty.
  53. rejected
    rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
    Geisel published his first children's book, And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, in 1937, after 27 publishers rejected it.
  54. Massachusetts
    a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies
    Dr. Seuss was born Theodor Geisel in Springfield, Massachusetts, on March 2, 1904.
  55. advertising
    the business of drawing attention to goods and services
    Geisel gained national exposure when he won an advertising contract for an insecticide called Flit.
  56. phrase
    an expression consisting of one or more words
    He coined the phrase, "Quick, Henry, the Flit!" which became a popular expression.
  57. challenge
    a call to engage in a contest or fight
    To laugh, to be challenged, to be entertained and delighted."
  58. no matter
    in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
    "A person's a person, no matter how small," Theodor Seuss Geisel, a.k.a.
  59. published
    prepared and printed for distribution and sale
    Upon his return to America later that year, Geisel published cartoons and humorous articles for Judge, the leading humor magazine in America at that time.
  60. charm
    attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
    Brilliant, playful, and always respectful of children, Dr. Seuss charmed his way into the consciousness of four generations of youngsters and parents.
  61. prize
    something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
    Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1984, an Academy Award, three Emmy Awards, three Grammy Awards, and three Caldecott Honors, Geisel wrote and illustrated 44 books.
  62. child
    a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age
    "Children want the same things we want.
  63. contract
    a binding agreement that is enforceable by law
    Geisel gained national exposure when he won an advertising contract for an insecticide called Flit.
  64. Helen
    (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
    At Oxford, Geisel met Helen Palmer, whom he wed in 1927.
  65. delighted
    greatly pleased
    To laugh, to be challenged, to be entertained and delighted."
  66. consciousness
    an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself
    Brilliant, playful, and always respectful of children, Dr. Seuss charmed his way into the consciousness of four generations of youngsters and parents.
  67. book
    an object consisting of a number of pages bound together
    Geisel published his first children's book, And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, in 1937, after 27 publishers rejected it.
  68. America
    North America and South America and Central America
    Upon his return to America later that year, Geisel published cartoons and humorous articles for Judge, the leading humor magazine in America at that time.
  69. brilliant
    full of light; shining intensely
    Brilliant, playful, and always respectful of children, Dr. Seuss charmed his way into the consciousness of four generations of youngsters and parents.
  70. gain
    obtain
    Geisel gained national exposure when he won an advertising contract for an insecticide called Flit.
  71. major
    greater in scope or effect
    His cartoons also appeared in major magazines such as Life, Vanity Fair, and Liberty.
  72. March
    the month following February and preceding April
    Dr. Seuss was born Theodor Geisel in Springfield, Massachusetts, on March 2, 1904.
  73. literature
    writings in a particular style on a particular subject
    After graduating from Dartmouth College in 1925, he went to Oxford University, intending to acquire a doctorate in literature.
  74. September
    the month following August and preceding October
    While Theodor Geisel died on September 24, 1991, Dr. Seuss lives on, inspiring generations of children of all ages to explore the joys of reading.
  75. delight
    a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
    To laugh, to be challenged, to be entertained and delighted."
  76. reading
    written material intended to be read
    While Theodor Geisel died on September 24, 1991, Dr. Seuss lives on, inspiring generations of children of all ages to explore the joys of reading.
  77. honor
    a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
    Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1984, an Academy Award, three Emmy Awards, three Grammy Awards, and three Caldecott Honors, Geisel wrote and illustrated 44 books.
  78. liberty
    freedom of choice
    His cartoons also appeared in major magazines such as Life, Vanity Fair, and Liberty.
  79. process
    a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
    In the process, he helped millions of kids learn to read.
  80. person
    a human being
    "A person's a person, no matter how small," Theodor Seuss Geisel, a.k.a.
  81. article
    one of a class of artifacts
    Upon his return to America later that year, Geisel published cartoons and humorous articles for Judge, the leading humor magazine in America at that time.
  82. laugh
    produce laughter
    To laugh, to be challenged, to be entertained and delighted."
  83. Henry
    a leader of the American Revolution and a famous orator who spoke out against British rule of the American colonies (1736-1799)
    He coined the phrase, "Quick, Henry, the Flit!" which became a popular expression.
  84. popular
    regarded with great favor or approval by the general public
    He coined the phrase, "Quick, Henry, the Flit!" which became a popular expression.
  85. born
    brought into existence
    Dr. Seuss was born Theodor Geisel in Springfield, Massachusetts, on March 2, 1904.
  86. leading
    going or proceeding or going in advance; showing the way
    Upon his return to America later that year, Geisel published cartoons and humorous articles for Judge, the leading humor magazine in America at that time.
  87. quick
    moving rapidly and lightly
    He coined the phrase, "Quick, Henry, the Flit!" which became a popular expression.
  88. college
    an institution of higher education
    After graduating from Dartmouth College in 1925, he went to Oxford University, intending to acquire a doctorate in literature.
  89. read
    look at and say out loud something written or printed
    In the process, he helped millions of kids learn to read.
  90. university
    an institution of higher learning that grants degrees
    After graduating from Dartmouth College in 1925, he went to Oxford University, intending to acquire a doctorate in literature.
  91. learn
    gain knowledge or skills
    In the process, he helped millions of kids learn to read.
  92. expression
    the communication of your beliefs or opinions
    He coined the phrase, "Quick, Henry, the Flit!" which became a popular expression.
  93. won
    not subject to defeat
    Geisel gained national exposure when he won an advertising contract for an insecticide called Flit.
  94. joy
    the emotion of great happiness
    While Theodor Geisel died on September 24, 1991, Dr. Seuss lives on, inspiring generations of children of all ages to explore the joys of reading.
  95. appear
    come into sight or view
    His cartoons also appeared in major magazines such as Life, Vanity Fair, and Liberty.
  96. judge
    an official who decides questions before a court
    Upon his return to America later that year, Geisel published cartoons and humorous articles for Judge, the leading humor magazine in America at that time.
  97. write
    name the letters that comprise the accepted form of
    Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1984, an Academy Award, three Emmy Awards, three Grammy Awards, and three Caldecott Honors, Geisel wrote and illustrated 44 books.
  98. lead
    take somebody somewhere
    Upon his return to America later that year, Geisel published cartoons and humorous articles for Judge, the leading humor magazine in America at that time.
  99. die
    lose all bodily functions necessary to sustain life
    While Theodor Geisel died on September 24, 1991, Dr. Seuss lives on, inspiring generations of children of all ages to explore the joys of reading.
  100. three
    the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
    Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1984, an Academy Award, three Emmy Awards, three Grammy Awards, and three Caldecott Honors, Geisel wrote and illustrated 44 books.
  101. want
    the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
    "Children want the same things we want.
  102. go to
    be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
    After graduating from Dartmouth College in 1925, he went to Oxford University, intending to acquire a doctorate in literature.
  103. fair
    free from favoritism, bias, or deception
    His cartoons also appeared in major magazines such as Life, Vanity Fair, and Liberty.
  104. meet
    come together
    At Oxford, Geisel met Helen Palmer, whom he wed in 1927.
  105. million
    the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
    In the process, he helped millions of kids learn to read.
  106. national
    of or relating to or belonging to a country
    Geisel gained national exposure when he won an advertising contract for an insecticide called Flit.
  107. street
    a thoroughfare that is lined with buildings
    Geisel published his first children's book, And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, in 1937, after 27 publishers rejected it.
  108. late
    at or toward an end or late period or stage of development
    Upon his return to America later that year, Geisel published cartoons and humorous articles for Judge, the leading humor magazine in America at that time.
  109. age
    how long something has existed
    While Theodor Geisel died on September 24, 1991, Dr. Seuss lives on, inspiring generations of children of all ages to explore the joys of reading.
  110. call
    utter a sudden loud cry
    Geisel gained national exposure when he won an advertising contract for an insecticide called Flit.
  111. return
    go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
    Upon his return to America later that year, Geisel published cartoons and humorous articles for Judge, the leading humor magazine in America at that time.
  112. later
    happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
    Upon his return to America later that year, Geisel published cartoons and humorous articles for Judge, the leading humor magazine in America at that time.
  113. become
    come into existence
    He coined the phrase, "Quick, Henry, the Flit!" which became a popular expression.
  114. help
    give assistance; be of service
    In the process, he helped millions of kids learn to read.
  115. matter
    that which has mass and occupies space
    "A person's a person, no matter how small," Theodor Seuss Geisel, a.k.a.
  116. life
    the organic phenomenon that distinguishes living organisms
    His cartoons also appeared in major magazines such as Life, Vanity Fair, and Liberty.
  117. four
    the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
    Brilliant, playful, and always respectful of children, Dr. Seuss charmed his way into the consciousness of four generations of youngsters and parents.
  118. small
    limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude
    "A person's a person, no matter how small," Theodor Seuss Geisel, a.k.a.
  119. thing
    a separate and self-contained entity
    "Children want the same things we want.
  120. after
    happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
    After graduating from Dartmouth College in 1925, he went to Oxford University, intending to acquire a doctorate in literature.
  121. saw
    hand tool having a toothed blade for cutting
    Geisel published his first children's book, And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, in 1937, after 27 publishers rejected it.
  122. always
    at all times; all the time and on every occasion
    Brilliant, playful, and always respectful of children, Dr. Seuss charmed his way into the consciousness of four generations of youngsters and parents.
  123. year
    the period of time that it takes for a planet (as, e.g., Earth or Mars) to make a complete revolution around the sun
    Upon his return to America later that year, Geisel published cartoons and humorous articles for Judge, the leading humor magazine in America at that time.
  124. things
    any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
    "Children want the same things we want.
  125. same
    same in identity
    "Children want the same things we want.
  126. also
    in addition
    His cartoons also appeared in major magazines such as Life, Vanity Fair, and Liberty.
  127. think
    judge or regard; look upon; judge
    Geisel published his first children's book, And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, in 1937, after 27 publishers rejected it.
  128. while
    a period of indeterminate length marked by some action
    While Theodor Geisel died on September 24, 1991, Dr. Seuss lives on, inspiring generations of children of all ages to explore the joys of reading.
  129. say
    utter aloud
    Dr. Seuss, would say.
Created on Fri Oct 21 11:04:52 EDT 2011 (updated Fri Oct 21 11:50:04 EDT 2011)

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