the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am his grandson," the boy replied.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Audrey thought of the kind old gentleman in Ottley’s coach, and answered, brightening.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Audrey thought of the kind old gentleman in Ottley’s coach, and answered, brightening.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading "I am Arthur Bowen."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *NOTHING TO EAT.* As the shock of the earthquake subsided, and Beauty rallied from his terror, his pace began to slacken.
Audrey
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From this reading Audrey thought of the kind old gentleman in Ottley’s coach, and answered, brightening.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading If Edwin had not tied himself and Cuthbert so securely in the cart, they might have been thrown out when Beauty ran away.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *NOTHING TO EAT.* As the shock of the earthquake subsided, and Beauty rallied from his terror, his pace began to slacken.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If Edwin had not tied himself and Cuthbert so securely in the cart, they might have been thrown out when Beauty ran away.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *NOTHING TO EAT.* As the shock of the earthquake subsided, and Beauty rallied from his terror, his pace began to slacken.
Bowen
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From this reading "I am Arthur Bowen."
a youthful male person
From this reading "I am his grandson," the boy replied.
brighteningverbUS /ˈbraɪtənɪŋ/
-ing form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading Audrey thought of the kind old gentleman in Ottley’s coach, and answered, brightening.
cartnounUS /kɑːrt/
a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading If Edwin had not tied himself and Cuthbert so securely in the cart, they might have been thrown out when Beauty ran away.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *NOTHING TO EAT.* As the shock of the earthquake subsided, and Beauty rallied from his terror, his pace began to slacken.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading Audrey thought of the kind old gentleman in Ottley’s coach, and answered, brightening.
Cuthbert
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From this reading If Edwin had not tied himself and Cuthbert so securely in the cart, they might have been thrown out when Beauty ran away.
earthquakenounUS /ˈɜːrθkweɪk/
shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity
From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *NOTHING TO EAT.* As the shock of the earthquake subsided, and Beauty rallied from his terror, his pace began to slacken.
take in solid food
From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *NOTHING TO EAT.* As the shock of the earthquake subsided, and Beauty rallied from his terror, his pace began to slacken.
EdwinnounUS /ˈedwən/
king of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity (585-633)
From this reading If Edwin had not tied himself and Cuthbert so securely in the cart, they might have been thrown out when Beauty ran away.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *NOTHING TO EAT.* As the shock of the earthquake subsided, and Beauty rallied from his terror, his pace began to slacken.
a man of refinement
From this reading Audrey thought of the kind old gentleman in Ottley’s coach, and answered, brightening.
grandsonnounUS /ˈɡrændsʌn/
a male grandchild
From this reading "I am his grandson," the boy replied.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If Edwin had not tied himself and Cuthbert so securely in the cart, they might have been thrown out when Beauty ran away.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If Edwin had not tied himself and Cuthbert so securely in the cart, they might have been thrown out when Beauty ran away.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading If Edwin had not tied himself and Cuthbert so securely in the cart, they might have been thrown out when Beauty ran away.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I am his grandson," the boy replied.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am his grandson," the boy replied.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Edwin had not tied himself and Cuthbert so securely in the cart, they might have been thrown out when Beauty ran away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Audrey thought of the kind old gentleman in Ottley’s coach, and answered, brightening.
IXnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *NOTHING TO EAT.* As the shock of the earthquake subsided, and Beauty rallied from his terror, his pace began to slacken.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Audrey thought of the kind old gentleman in Ottley’s coach, and answered, brightening.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If Edwin had not tied himself and Cuthbert so securely in the cart, they might have been thrown out when Beauty ran away.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If Edwin had not tied himself and Cuthbert so securely in the cart, they might have been thrown out when Beauty ran away.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *NOTHING TO EAT.* As the shock of the earthquake subsided, and Beauty rallied from his terror, his pace began to slacken.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Audrey thought of the kind old gentleman in Ottley’s coach, and answered, brightening.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Audrey thought of the kind old gentleman in Ottley’s coach, and answered, brightening.
Ottley's
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From this reading Audrey thought of the kind old gentleman in Ottley’s coach, and answered, brightening.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If Edwin had not tied himself and Cuthbert so securely in the cart, they might have been thrown out when Beauty ran away.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *NOTHING TO EAT.* As the shock of the earthquake subsided, and Beauty rallied from his terror, his pace began to slacken.
ralliedverbUS /ˈrælid/
inflected form of “rally” — gather
From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *NOTHING TO EAT.* As the shock of the earthquake subsided, and Beauty rallied from his terror, his pace began to slacken.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading If Edwin had not tied himself and Cuthbert so securely in the cart, they might have been thrown out when Beauty ran away.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I am his grandson," the boy replied.
securelyadverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrli/
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
From this reading If Edwin had not tied himself and Cuthbert so securely in the cart, they might have been thrown out when Beauty ran away.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *NOTHING TO EAT.* As the shock of the earthquake subsided, and Beauty rallied from his terror, his pace began to slacken.
slackenverbUS /ˈslækən/
become slow or slower
From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *NOTHING TO EAT.* As the shock of the earthquake subsided, and Beauty rallied from his terror, his pace began to slacken.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If Edwin had not tied himself and Cuthbert so securely in the cart, they might have been thrown out when Beauty ran away.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *NOTHING TO EAT.* As the shock of the earthquake subsided, and Beauty rallied from his terror, his pace began to slacken.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *NOTHING TO EAT.* As the shock of the earthquake subsided, and Beauty rallied from his terror, his pace began to slacken.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Audrey thought of the kind old gentleman in Ottley’s coach, and answered, brightening.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Edwin had not tied himself and Cuthbert so securely in the cart, they might have been thrown out when Beauty ran away.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Audrey thought of the kind old gentleman in Ottley’s coach, and answered, brightening.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading If Edwin had not tied himself and Cuthbert so securely in the cart, they might have been thrown out when Beauty ran away.
bound or secured closely
From this reading If Edwin had not tied himself and Cuthbert so securely in the cart, they might have been thrown out when Beauty ran away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *NOTHING TO EAT.* As the shock of the earthquake subsided, and Beauty rallied from his terror, his pace began to slacken.
at the time that
From this reading If Edwin had not tied himself and Cuthbert so securely in the cart, they might have been thrown out when Beauty ran away.
