Vocabulary from Little House Chapters 12-13

Questions and Answers

What does the word 'notched' mean?

Outer covering of grain

Rough in texture

Shining brightly

Made a V-shaped cut (correct)

What does the word 'coarse' mean?

Dried up

Rough in texture (correct)

Thick and firm outer coat

Made a V-shaped cut

What does the word 'hulls' refer to?

A loud and disturbing noise

Outer covering of grain (correct)

Shining brightly

Attached

What does the word 'rind' mean?

Thick and firm outer coat Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'kernel' mean?

Innermost, essential part Signup and view all the answers

What do 'threshers' do?

Separate grain from plants Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hitched' mean?

Attached Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'racket' refer to?

A loud and disturbing noise Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'withered' mean?

Dried up Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'deer lick'?

A spot of ground that is salty Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'chinked' mean?

To fill up cracks or holes Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'grubs' refer to?

The larva of an insect Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'hearth'?

The floor of a fireplace Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'gleaming' mean?

Shining brightly Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary from Little House in the Big Woods (Chapters 12-13)

Notched: Refers to a V-shaped cut often used in crafting or marking wood.
Coarse: Describes a rough texture, which can pertain to materials like fabrics or grains.
Hulls: The protective outer covering of grains or seeds, crucial for separation during processing.
Rind: Indicates a thick, firm outer layer or skin, often found on fruits or vegetables.
Kernel: Represents the innermost part of a seed, grain, or nut, typically protected by a shell.
Threshers: Machines designed for separating grain or seeds from the stalks and husks of plants, playing a vital role in agriculture.
Hitched: Means to attach or secure one object to another, often seen in the context of harnessing animals or connecting vehicles.
Racket: Describes a loud and disruptive noise, which can cause annoyance or interrupt peace.
Withered: Indicates something that has dried up, losing vitality, often used to describe plants or crops.
Deer lick: A naturally occurring spot on the ground rich in salt, attracting deer for mineral intake.
Chinked: Refers to the action of filling gaps or cracks in construction, enhancing insulation and stability.
Grubs: The larval stage of insects, particularly beetles, often found in soil and consuming organic matter.
Hearth: The floor area of a fireplace, traditionally a central feature in homes for warmth and cooking.
Gleaming: Describes something that shines brightly, often referring to clean surfaces or polished items.

Description

Test your understanding of key vocabulary from Chapters 12-13 of 'Little House in the Big Woods'. This quiz will cover specific terms, their meanings, and usage in context. Enhance your language skills and deepen your appreciation for the text.