The Age of Innocence Word Search
This The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton (1920) 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 Edith Wharton · First published 1920 · Novel of Manners.
Words to find: NEWLAND, ELLEN, MANTLE, WELLAND, STOLIVIER, DOWS, BALLGOWN, PEARL, OYSTER, SUNDIAL, REPUTATION, DUTY.
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The Age of Innocence word list, defined
- MANTLE /ˈmæntəl/ · noun
- The outer layer of the Earth, extending from the crust to a depth of about 2,900 kilometers. A cloak or covering, especially one worn by a monarch or other high-ranking person. Related: cloak, covering, garb, vestment.
- DOWS /daʊz/ · noun
- "Dows" has no established meaning as a common English word; it appears chiefly as a surname and as an archaic plural of "dow" (a dower or dowry). Definition pending review.
- BALLGOWN /ˈbɔːlɡaʊn/ (UK); /ˈbɔːlɡaʊn/ (US) · noun
- A long, formal gown worn to a ball or other formal social occasion, typically featuring a full skirt and often an off-the-shoulder or low neckline. Related: evening gown, ball dress, formal gown, gown.
- PEARL /pɝːl/ · noun
- A hard, rounded mass produced within the soft tissue of a living shelled mollusk, typically valued for its beauty or rarity. A lustrous white or cream-colored gemstone, often used in jewelry. Related: gem, jewel, bead, treasure.
- OYSTER /ˈɔɪstər/ · noun
- A type of edible marine bivalve mollusk, typically found in coastal waters, often served raw on the half shell or cooked in various dishes. Related: mollusk, bivalve, shellfish, seafood.
- SUNDIAL /sʌndaɪəl/ · noun
- A device that indicates time using the shadow of a vertical stick or object, typically a needle or style, as the sun moves across the sky. A sundial is often used as a decorative feature in gardens or parks. Related: clock, watch, timer, hourglass.
- REPUTATION /riːˈpjuːtɪʃən/ · noun
- The state of being known and esteemed by people for something, especially good qualities or achievements. A person's or organization's good name or character. Related: standing, credibility, prestige, respect.
- DUTY /ˈdjuːti/ (British), /ˈduːti/ (US) · noun
- A moral or legal obligation to do something, or a task one is required to perform as part of a role or position. Related: obligation, responsibility, commitment, task.
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