Life on the Mississippi Word Search
Life on the Mississippi by Mark Twain (1883), 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 1883 · Memoir.
Words to find: HUCKLEBERRY, FINN, MISSISSIPPI, STLOUIS, NEWORLEANS, STEAMBOAT, PILOT, RIVERMAN, KNOX, LEWIS, PAULINA, CARGO.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Life on the Mississippi word list, defined
- HUCKLEBERRY /ˈhʌkəlbɛri/ · noun
- A small, round fruit that is dark blue in color, often used in pies and jams. A young boy, especially one who is mischievous or adventurous. Related: blueberry, blackberry, raspberry, wildberry.
- STEAMBOAT /ˈstiːmboʊt/ · noun
- A boat that is propelled by a steam engine, typically used for transportation or recreation. A steamboat is often associated with the American West and the Mississippi River. Related: boat, ship, vessel, steamer.
- PILOT /ˈpaɪlət/ · noun, verb
- A person who controls an aircraft or spacecraft, or a person who is in charge of a project or activity. To act as the pilot of a vehicle or to navigate through a difficult situation. Related: navigator, driver, captain, helmsman.
- RIVERMAN /ˈrɪvərmən/ · noun
- A person who lives or travels on a river, often in a boat or on foot. A person who is associated with a river, such as a fisherman or a boatman. Related: river dweller, boatman, fisherman, waterman.
- LEWIS /luːɪs/ · proper noun
- A surname of Welsh origin, derived from the Old Welsh name 'Llywelyn', meaning 'leader' or 'chief'. It is also a given name, often associated with Saint Lewis, a 13th-century French saint. Related: Llewelyn, Llewellyn, Llew.
- CARGO /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/ · noun
- Goods carried by a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle, especially goods in commercial transit rather than passengers' personal effects. Related: freight, shipment, load, consignment.
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