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Magic Tree House #17
Tonight on the Titanic - Flashcard Set
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| bamboo | a type of tube-like wood |
| climb | to move upward, usually using hands and feet only |
| columns | pillars, usually cylindrical, that are usually used to support ceilings. |
| cozy | snug, comfortable, warm |
| distress | to make someone feel strained and frustrated |
| engine | a machine that makes energy into motion |
| fancy | not plain, beautiful/handsome/rich, ornamental |
| gaze | to look at something that you're interested or curious about |
| glisten | to sparkle or shine |
| iceberg | a large floating mass of ice |
| life preserver | a device used to help keep you afloat in the water |
| ocean liner | a large passenger ship |
| pajamas | clothes worn for sleeping |
| pane | a flat plate of glass |
| prairie | a big field of grass |
| scruffy | messy, untidy |
| shiver | to tremble or shake because of cold air |
| smokestacks | a pipe used to allow smoke to escape from a room |
| stormy | having the qualities of a storm, like dark skies and cold and wet weather |
| surprise | something unexpected |
| voice | the unique sound of a person talking or singing |
| voyage | a long journey |
| whimper | a soft cry, usually due to pain or deep sadness |