anew
From this reading As the boys were cramped, and becoming restless, Thad saw no reason why they should not get out in the open again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gradually the storm was passing away in the distance, where they could still hear the constant growl and mutter of the thunder.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the boys were cramped, and becoming restless, Thad saw no reason why they should not get out in the open again.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Gradually the storm was passing away in the distance, where they could still hear the constant growl and mutter of the thunder.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading As the boys were cramped, and becoming restless, Thad saw no reason why they should not get out in the open again.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading As the boys were cramped, and becoming restless, Thad saw no reason why they should not get out in the open again.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But those near-by crashes had really ceased.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading But those near-by crashes had really ceased.
unvarying in nature
From this reading Gradually the storm was passing away in the distance, where they could still hear the constant growl and mutter of the thunder.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Gradually the storm was passing away in the distance, where they could still hear the constant growl and mutter of the thunder.
crampedadjectiveUS /kræmpt/
constricted in size
From this reading As the boys were cramped, and becoming restless, Thad saw no reason why they should not get out in the open again.
crashesnounUS /ˈkræʃɪz/
plural of “crash” — a loud resonant repeating noise
From this reading But those near-by crashes had really ceased.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Gradually the storm was passing away in the distance, where they could still hear the constant growl and mutter of the thunder.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading STEP HEN LOOKS OUT FOR THE PROVISIONS.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading As the boys were cramped, and becoming restless, Thad saw no reason why they should not get out in the open again.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Gradually the storm was passing away in the distance, where they could still hear the constant growl and mutter of the thunder.
growlnounUS /ɡraʊl/
the sound of growling (as made by animals)
From this reading Gradually the storm was passing away in the distance, where they could still hear the constant growl and mutter of the thunder.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But those near-by crashes had really ceased.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Gradually the storm was passing away in the distance, where they could still hear the constant growl and mutter of the thunder.
HENnounUS /hen/
adult female chicken
From this reading STEP HEN LOOKS OUT FOR THE PROVISIONS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gradually the storm was passing away in the distance, where they could still hear the constant growl and mutter of the thunder.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Some little time passed.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading STEP HEN LOOKS OUT FOR THE PROVISIONS.
mutterverbUS /ˈmʌtər/
talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading Gradually the storm was passing away in the distance, where they could still hear the constant growl and mutter of the thunder.
near-by
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From this reading But those near-by crashes had really ceased.
not any; not one
From this reading As the boys were cramped, and becoming restless, Thad saw no reason why they should not get out in the open again.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As the boys were cramped, and becoming restless, Thad saw no reason why they should not get out in the open again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gradually the storm was passing away in the distance, where they could still hear the constant growl and mutter of the thunder.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading As the boys were cramped, and becoming restless, Thad saw no reason why they should not get out in the open again.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading STEP HEN LOOKS OUT FOR THE PROVISIONS.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Some little time passed.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Gradually the storm was passing away in the distance, where they could still hear the constant growl and mutter of the thunder.
PROVISIONSnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading STEP HEN LOOKS OUT FOR THE PROVISIONS.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading But those near-by crashes had really ceased.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading As the boys were cramped, and becoming restless, Thad saw no reason why they should not get out in the open again.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading As the boys were cramped, and becoming restless, Thad saw no reason why they should not get out in the open again.
cut with a saw
From this reading As the boys were cramped, and becoming restless, Thad saw no reason why they should not get out in the open again.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading As the boys were cramped, and becoming restless, Thad saw no reason why they should not get out in the open again.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some little time passed.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading STEP HEN LOOKS OUT FOR THE PROVISIONS.
not in physical motion
From this reading Gradually the storm was passing away in the distance, where they could still hear the constant growl and mutter of the thunder.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Gradually the storm was passing away in the distance, where they could still hear the constant growl and mutter of the thunder.
Thad
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From this reading As the boys were cramped, and becoming restless, Thad saw no reason why they should not get out in the open again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STEP HEN LOOKS OUT FOR THE PROVISIONS.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gradually the storm was passing away in the distance, where they could still hear the constant growl and mutter of the thunder.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But those near-by crashes had really ceased.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading Gradually the storm was passing away in the distance, where they could still hear the constant growl and mutter of the thunder.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Some little time passed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gradually the storm was passing away in the distance, where they could still hear the constant growl and mutter of the thunder.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As the boys were cramped, and becoming restless, Thad saw no reason why they should not get out in the open again.
in or at the place that
From this reading Gradually the storm was passing away in the distance, where they could still hear the constant growl and mutter of the thunder.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading As the boys were cramped, and becoming restless, Thad saw no reason why they should not get out in the open again.
