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I had always been a book-worm; so my sisters and father had called me during my childhood.
Chapter 4 2010
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But I take inspiration from Morgan Freeman's character - you know, the sombre book-worm detective who unravels all the threads to reveal an ugly truth. phil
On Thursday, the Legg report will be published along with... 2009
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And those children, inheriting the same book-worm genes, do well in school.
Archive 2009-07-01 josh 2009
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And those children, inheriting the same book-worm genes, do well in school.
Does birth order affect who you are friends with? Results from a new study josh 2009
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In the context of, say reading, it is conceived of as much more positive – the term ‘book-worm’ might be muttered somewhat proudly.
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– I've always heard he was a quiz, says another, or a quoz, or some such word; but I did not know he was such a book-worm.
Camilla 2008
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First Impression: Most people think Lenny is an awkward, shy book-worm who has no friends.
5-Star Baby Name Advisor Bruce Lansky 2008
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First Impression: Most people think Lenny is an awkward, shy book-worm who has no friends.
5-Star Baby Name Advisor Bruce Lansky 2008
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As a genuine ‘book-worm’ I eagerly anticipate them!
on the menu 2006
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I have no doubt you will be jerk-off fodder for many a teenage book-worm.
some kind of bliss 2006
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