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Magic Tree House #27
Thanksgiving on Thursday
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| twig | a small branch of a tree or shrub |
| slant | to be at a leaning or tilting angle |
| feast | any large and elaborate meal |
| pilgrim | someone who takes a trip to a holy place for a religious purpose |
| village | a small town or community, often in the country |
| trap | a device for catching, holding, and often killing wild animals |
| thou | an old way of saying “you” (subject) |
| thee | an old way of saying “you” (object) |
| thine | an old way of saying “your” (possessive) |
| expect | to hope for or look forward to |
| folk | people in general |
| fowl | a bird, such as a duck, goose, pheasant, or quail, that is hunted for its meat |
| index | an alphabetical list of subjects, names, or other information in a book |
| lousy | very bad; without value |
| hearth | the floor of a fireplace, or the stone or brick area in front of it |
| chowder | a thick soup in which clams, fish, or corn are added to potatoes and onions in a milk or tomato base |
| arms | weapons such as guns or knives |
| spit | a thin, pointed rod on which meat is placed and turned while roasting |
| ruin | to cause (something) to be no longer able to be used or enjoyed |
| community | a group of people who live close together or have shared interests |