Hard Times Word Search
This Hard Times by Charles Dickens (1854) word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — characters, settings, and objects from the book. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.
Written by Charles Dickens · First published 1854 · Social Novel.
Words to find: GRADGRIND, BOUNDERBY, JOSIAH, LOUISA, STEPHEN, RACHEL, CUMBERLAND, MARSH, FACTORY, CHALK, LACE, UTILITARIAN.
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Hard Times word list, defined
- MARSH /mɑːʃ/ · noun
- A wetland area dominated by soft-stemmed plants, such as cattails and sedges, and often found near rivers, lakes, or coastal areas. A marsh can be freshwater or saltwater. Related: swamp, bog, fen, wetland.
- FACTORY /ˈfæktəri/ · noun
- A building or group of buildings where goods are manufactured or assembled, typically using machines and a large workforce. Related: plant, mill, workshop, works.
- CHALK /tʃɔːk/ · noun
- A soft white limestone composed of the remains of tiny marine organisms, used for writing, drawing, and marking; also a piece of this substance, especially one used on a blackboard. Related: limestone, pastel, crayon.
- LACE /leɪs/ · noun, verb
- A delicate fabric made of threads or yarns, often used for decorative purposes. To decorate or embellish something with lace. Related: netting, mesh, gauze, filigree.
- UTILITARIAN /juːtɪlɪˈtɛəriən/ · adjective
- Relating to or characterized by utility, especially in a practical or efficient way. Emphasizing the greatest happiness for the greatest number. Related: practical, efficient, functional, useful.
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