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Boxcar Children
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| cross | angry or rude |
| polite | good manners |
| remark | to say something |
| loaf | a whole bread |
| pine needles | the sharp leaves of pine trees |
| rusty | reddish-brownish coating on steel when left out to get wet |
| stump | the bottom part of a tree left projecting from the ground after most of the trunk has fallen or been cut down. |
| thorn | a stiff, sharp-pointed, straight or curved woody projection on the stem or other part of a plant. |
| brook | a small stream |
| handkerchief | a square of cotton or other finely woven material, typically carried in one's pocket and intended for blowing or wiping one's nose. |
| explorer | a person who explores an unfamiliar area; an adventurer. |
| pitcher | a large container, typically earthenware, glass, or plastic, with a handle and a lip, used for holding and pouring liquids. |
| admire | regard (an object, quality, or person) with respect or warm approval. |
| bundle | a collection of things or quantity of material tied or wrapped up together. |
| hem | the edge of a piece of cloth or clothing that has been turned under and sewn. |
| eager | (of a person) wanting to do or have something very much. |
| kettle | a container or device in which water is boiled, having a lid, spout, and handle; a |
| ladle | a large long-handled spoon with a cup-shaped bowl, used for serving soup, stew, or sauce. |
| dam | a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level, forming a reservoir used to generate electricity or as a water supply. |
| turnips | a round root with white or cream flesh which is eaten as a vegetable and also has edible leaves. |
| orchard | a piece of land planted with fruit trees. |
| dumplings | a small savory ball of dough which may be boiled, fried, or baked in a casserole. |
| free-for-all | a disorganized or unrestricted situation or event in which everyone may take part, especially a fight, discussion, or trading market. |
| mill | a building fitted with machinery for a manufacturing process. |
| bleachers | a cheap bench seat at a sports arena, typically in an outdoor uncovered stand. |
| frighten | make (someone) afraid or anxious. |
| delight | great pleasure. |
| homesick | experiencing a longing for one's home during a period of absence from it. |
| resourceful | having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties. |
| independent | free from outside control; not depending on another's authority. |