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Play a Lord Jim by Joseph Conrad (1900) word search free online. We built the 12-word list around characters, settings, and objects from the book, then scattered it across a 15×15 grid — horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Find them all to clear the board.
Written by Joseph Conrad · First published 1900 · Novel.
Words to find: MARLOW, PATUSAN, PATNA, RABAUL, MALAYA, BROWN, MAIRE, GUILT, REDEMPTION, HONOR, CAPTAIN, SHIPWRECK.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Lord Jim word list, defined
BROWN/braʊn/ · adjective, noun, verb
Of a color like that of wood or earth — a dark, dull reddish-yellow. As a verb, to make or become brown, typically by cooking or exposure. Related: tan, sepia, umber, chestnut.
MAIRE/mɛr/ · noun
A female given name, variant of Mary. Related: Mary, Mairead, Maire, Mair.
GUILT/ɡɪlt/ · noun, verb
A feeling of responsibility or remorse for a wrong committed, or a sense of shame or guilt for a perceived wrong. Related: remorse, shame, regret, repentance.
REDEMPTION/ˌrɛdəmˈpʃən/ · noun
The act of being saved from something bad or unpleasant, or the state of being saved. The process of being forgiven for a wrong or sin. Related: salvation, deliverance, liberation, expiation.
HONOR/ˈɒnər/ · noun, verb
A feeling of pride in oneself or one's achievements, or a sense of respect and admiration for someone or something. To give someone an award or recognition for their achievements. Related: pride, dignity, respect, glory.
CAPTAIN/ˈkæptɪn/ · noun, verb
The person in command of a ship, aircraft, or sports team; more broadly, a leader or chief of any group. As a verb, to captain means to lead or command such a group. Related: skipper, commander, leader, chief.
SHIPWRECK/ˈʃɪpˌrɛk/ · noun
The remains of a ship that has sunk or been wrecked, especially one that has been lost at sea. A ship that has been wrecked or sunk. Related: wreck, ship, vessel, maritime disaster.