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Little House, Big Woods Kay's mom
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| muskrat | a North American rodent |
| scald | to burn with hot liquid or steam |
| cellar | a room or rooms under a building where things are stored |
| thimble | a small metal or plastic cap that is worn to protect the finger when sewing |
| churn | a large container in cream is beaten to make butter |
| hearth | the floor of a fireplace and the area in front of it |
| whittle | to cut small bits or shavings from wood with a knife |
| savage | not civilized |
| solemn | very serious; grave |
| Sabbath | a day of the week devoted to rest and worship` |