A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court Word Search
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain (1889), as a word search. 12 words drawn from characters, settings, and objects from the book sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Written by Mark Twain · First published 1889 · Satire.
Words to find: HANK, MORGAN, YANKEE, CAMELOT, ARTHUR, MERLIN, SIRWILLIAM, JENKINS, DANIEL, HAMMER, SCOTCH, INVENTION.
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A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court word list, defined
- HANK /hæŋk/ · noun, verb
- As a noun, hank means a coil or skein of yarn or similar fiber; in some British and Scottish dialects, it can also mean a male cat. As a verb, hank means to yearn for or strongly desire something. Related: skein, coil, bundle, reel.
- MORGAN /ˈmɔːɡən/ (British English), /ˈmɔːrɡən/ (American English) · proper noun; common noun
- Morgan is chiefly a traditionally masculine given name and a family name; it also appears in the name Morgan le Fay and the names of many modern people. As a common noun, it denotes a compact American horse breed, while an archaic sense refers to a drinking vessel or cup.
- YANKEE /ˈjæŋki/ · noun, verb, adjective
- As a noun, a person from the northern or northeastern United States, especially New England; in British usage, an American. As a verb, it means to pull or move something sharply; as an adjective, it means American or characteristic of New England or the northern United States. Related: American, New Englander, Northeasterner, pull.
- CAMELOT /ˈkæməlɒt/ · noun
- Camelot is the legendary castle and court of King Arthur in medieval British romance, symbolizing an idealized golden age of chivalry. By extension, it refers to any place or time of idyllic happiness, splendor, or lofty ideals. Related: utopia, paradise, Shangri-la, Elysium.
- MERLIN /ˈmɜːlɪn/ (British); /ˈmɝːlɪn/ (American) · noun
- A merlin is a small falcon with long, pointed wings and a dark, streaked back. The name also refers to the legendary enchanter, prophet, and counselor of Arthurian legend. Related: hawk, falcon, wizard, magician.
- HAMMER /ˈhæmər/ · noun; verb
- A hammer is a hand tool with a heavy head used for striking nails, breaking objects, or shaping metal. As a verb, hammer means to strike repeatedly and forcefully, or figuratively to attack, criticize, or work persistently at something. Related: mallet, maul, strike, pound.
- SCOTCH /skɒtʃ/ (British); /skɑːtʃ/ (US) · verb, adjective, noun
- As a verb, scotch means to destroy, disable, or prevent something from operating or developing. As an adjective and noun, it relates to Scotland or Scotch whisky. Related: neutralize, eliminate, destroy, disable.
- INVENTION /ɪnˈvɛnʃən/ · noun
- An invention is a device, process, method, or idea created by human ingenuity. The word can also refer to the act or process of creating something new, or to a deliberately devised fictional concept. Related: creation, innovation, discovery, design.
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