Not my Bones/From Fortunes Bones Vocabulary

widow

• A woman whose spouse has died and who has not remarried.

• A woman who is married but separated from her husband.

• A woman who has never been married.

• A woman whose spouse is alive but they are estranged.

Mattatuck Museum

• A museum located in Waterbury, Connecticut, that showcases regional art, history, and culture.

• A historical site in New Haven, Connecticut, known for its colonial architecture.

• An art gallery in Hartford, Connecticut, featuring contemporary artists.

• A science museum in Bridgeport, Connecticut, focusing on natural history.

buckwheat

• A type of fruit commonly found in tropical regions.

• A plant with grain-like seeds used as a food source, known for its triangular seeds and ability to grow in poor soils.

• A variety of wheat that is used to make pasta.

• A flowering plant that produces nuts and is often used in desserts.

Baptism

• A Christian religious rite of admitting someone into the Christian community, typically through the use of water.

• A ceremony to celebrate a person's coming of age in the Christian faith.

• A ritual performed to cleanse a person of their sins before marriage.

• A festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ.

molecules

• The smallest units of a chemical compound, consisting of two or more atoms bonded together.

• Single atoms that cannot bond with others.

• Large structures made up of many different types of atoms.

• Elements that exist in a gaseous state at room temperature.

estate

• A large area of land, often with a grand house, owned by a person, family, or organization.

• A small piece of land used for farming.

• A type of financial investment in stocks and bonds.

• A legal term for a person's property after death.

Episcopal Church

• A Christian church that is part of the Anglican Communion, known for its hierarchical structure and liturgical traditions.

• A Protestant denomination that emphasizes personal faith and the authority of Scripture.

• A Catholic church that follows the Pope's leadership and traditions.

• A non-denominational church that focuses on community service and social justice.

incarnations

• Manifestations or embodiments of a deity, spirit, or quality in a physical form.

• A type of physical exercise focusing on flexibility and strength.

• A literary device used to create vivid imagery in writing.

• A scientific term for the process of cellular division.

Waterbury

• A city in Connecticut, known for its historical significance in the brass industry.

• A small town in New York famous for its apple orchards.

• A coastal city in California known for its beaches.

• A city in Texas known for its oil production.

bonesetter

• A traditional practitioner who manually sets broken bones and other musculoskeletal injuries.

• A modern medical doctor specializing in orthopedic surgery.

• A physical therapist who helps in rehabilitation of injuries.

• A chiropractor who focuses on spinal adjustments.