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Magic Tree House #23
Twister on Tuesday - Flashcard Set
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| twister | a funnel-shaped cloud that extends toward the ground; a tornado |
| streamed | to shine or flow through an opening |
| old-fashioned | not modern, belonging to a time in the past |
| prairie | a treeless, grassy plain |
| pioneers | people who are the first to settle in a region |
| suspenders | two straps that pass over the shoulders to hold up pants |
| sunbonnet | a large hat that shades the face and is usually worn by women |
| rippling | flowing like gentle waves |
| grove | a group of trees growing together with open space between them |
| billow | to rise or swell |
| cellar | an underground room or rooms, storage space |
| schooners | small sailing ships |
| horizon | the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet |
| tepees | cone-shaped tents that are usually made of animal skins |
| sod | thick spaces of grass, roots, and soil |
| dugout | a shelter formed by digging into the side of a hill |
| reckon | expect, believe, or suppose |
| budge | to move |
| schoolhouse | a building used as a place for students to learn |
| burlap | an itchy, heavy material |
| funnel | narrow at the bottom with a cone and a wide mouth at the top |
| slate | a rock that splits into thin layers that can be used as a writing tool |