Onion John Word Search
This Onion John by Joseph Krumgold (1959) 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 Joseph Krumgold · First published 1959 · Children's Novel.
Words to find: ANDY, RUSCH, ONION, SERENITY, NEWJERSEY, STONE, HOUSE, ROTARY, CLUB, GARDEN, IMMIGRANT, FRIENDSHIP.
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Onion John word list, defined
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- ONION /ˈʌn.jən/ · noun
- A bulbous plant with a pungent, layered bulb used as a vegetable and seasoning. The word can also refer to the plant itself or to an onion-like member of the genus Allium. Related: bulb, allium, vegetable, shallot.
- SERENITY /səˈrɛnəti/ · noun
- The state of being calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance or anxiety. It can refer to an individual’s inner composure or to a tranquil scene or atmosphere. Related: tranquility, tranquillity, peace, calmness.
- STONE /stoʊn/ (US); /stəʊn/ (British) · noun
- A hard, solid piece or mass of mineral matter, especially one broken or cut from rock. It can also refer to a small piece of stone used as a weapon, a unit of weight, or a fruit stone. Related: rock, pebble, boulder, gem.
- HOUSE /haʊs/ (noun); /haʊz/ (verb) · noun, verb, adjective
- A house is a building or part of a building used as a dwelling, especially for one family or household. By extension, it can refer to a household or family, a building associated with a particular activity or institution, or a legislative chamber. Related: home, dwelling, residence, abode.
- ROTARY /ˈroʊtəri/ (also /ˈrəʊtəri/ in British English) · adjective; noun
- Adjective: involving, causing, or designed for rotation around an axis. Noun: a machine or device that operates through rotation, especially an engine or mechanical apparatus. Related: rotating, turning, revolving, rotational.
- CLUB /klʌb/ · noun, verb
- A club is an association of people who meet for a shared social, sporting, or cultural purpose; it is also a heavy stick or blunt weapon, and the suit of cards shaped like a trefoil. Related: association, society, organization, society.
- GARDEN /ˈɡɑːrdən/ (US); /ˈɡɑːdən/ (British) · noun and verb
- A piece of ground, usually adjoining a house or enclosed, used for growing flowers, vegetables, or other plants; by extension, a cultivated or ornamental outdoor area. As a verb, it means to cultivate or tend a garden. Related: yard, plot, grounds, lawn.
- IMMIGRANT /ˈɪmɪɡrənt/ · noun
- A person who moves from one country to another, usually to settle permanently or for an extended period. In contemporary usage, the term most often refers to someone who has moved to a country other than the one of their birth. Related: migrant, newcomer, settler, alien.
- FRIENDSHIP /ˈfrɛndʃɪp/ · noun
- The state or condition of being friends; a relationship of mutual affection, trust, and support between people. It can also refer to the quality of being friendly or the bond felt between allies or nations. Related: companionship, amity, camaraderie, rapport.
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