academynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading Bill Glutts had not returned to Colby Hall after his unfortunate experiences in the woods the Winter previous, nor had Gabe Werner shown himself in the vicinity of the military academy.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Bill Glutts had not returned to Colby Hall after his unfortunate experiences in the woods the Winter previous, nor had Gabe Werner shown himself in the vicinity of the military academy.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Have you any idea what they were doing around Clearwater Hall?" he questioned.
any thing at all
From this reading But I feel sure they were not up to anything good."
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "Have you any idea what they were doing around Clearwater Hall?" he questioned.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Bill Glutts had not returned to Colby Hall after his unfortunate experiences in the woods the Winter previous, nor had Gabe Werner shown himself in the vicinity of the military academy.
BLUEBELLnounUS /ˈbluːbel/
sometimes placed in genus Scilla
From this reading ON BLUEBELL ISLAND Jack Rover was much surprised over the statement made by his sister Martha.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I feel sure they were not up to anything good."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ON BLUEBELL ISLAND Jack Rover was much surprised over the statement made by his sister Martha.
Clearwater
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From this reading "Have you any idea what they were doing around Clearwater Hall?" he questioned.
Colby
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From this reading Bill Glutts had not returned to Colby Hall after his unfortunate experiences in the woods the Winter previous, nor had Gabe Werner shown himself in the vicinity of the military academy.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "Have you any idea what they were doing around Clearwater Hall?" he questioned.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Bill Glutts had not returned to Colby Hall after his unfortunate experiences in the woods the Winter previous, nor had Gabe Werner shown himself in the vicinity of the military academy.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading But I feel sure they were not up to anything good."
Gabe
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From this reading Bill Glutts had not returned to Colby Hall after his unfortunate experiences in the woods the Winter previous, nor had Gabe Werner shown himself in the vicinity of the military academy.
Glutts
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From this reading Bill Glutts had not returned to Colby Hall after his unfortunate experiences in the woods the Winter previous, nor had Gabe Werner shown himself in the vicinity of the military academy.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But I feel sure they were not up to anything good."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bill Glutts had not returned to Colby Hall after his unfortunate experiences in the woods the Winter previous, nor had Gabe Werner shown himself in the vicinity of the military academy.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Bill Glutts had not returned to Colby Hall after his unfortunate experiences in the woods the Winter previous, nor had Gabe Werner shown himself in the vicinity of the military academy.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Have you any idea what they were doing around Clearwater Hall?" he questioned.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Have you any idea what they were doing around Clearwater Hall?" he questioned.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Bill Glutts had not returned to Colby Hall after his unfortunate experiences in the woods the Winter previous, nor had Gabe Werner shown himself in the vicinity of the military academy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ON BLUEBELL ISLAND Jack Rover was much surprised over the statement made by his sister Martha.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have not, Jack.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Have you any idea what they were doing around Clearwater Hall?" he questioned.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bill Glutts had not returned to Colby Hall after his unfortunate experiences in the woods the Winter previous, nor had Gabe Werner shown himself in the vicinity of the military academy.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading ON BLUEBELL ISLAND Jack Rover was much surprised over the statement made by his sister Martha.
a small worthless amount
From this reading ON BLUEBELL ISLAND Jack Rover was much surprised over the statement made by his sister Martha.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading ON BLUEBELL ISLAND Jack Rover was much surprised over the statement made by his sister Martha.
Martha
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From this reading ON BLUEBELL ISLAND Jack Rover was much surprised over the statement made by his sister Martha.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Bill Glutts had not returned to Colby Hall after his unfortunate experiences in the woods the Winter previous, nor had Gabe Werner shown himself in the vicinity of the military academy.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading ON BLUEBELL ISLAND Jack Rover was much surprised over the statement made by his sister Martha.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Bill Glutts had not returned to Colby Hall after his unfortunate experiences in the woods the Winter previous, nor had Gabe Werner shown himself in the vicinity of the military academy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Bill Glutts had not returned to Colby Hall after his unfortunate experiences in the woods the Winter previous, nor had Gabe Werner shown himself in the vicinity of the military academy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bill Glutts had not returned to Colby Hall after his unfortunate experiences in the woods the Winter previous, nor had Gabe Werner shown himself in the vicinity of the military academy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON BLUEBELL ISLAND Jack Rover was much surprised over the statement made by his sister Martha.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading ON BLUEBELL ISLAND Jack Rover was much surprised over the statement made by his sister Martha.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Bill Glutts had not returned to Colby Hall after his unfortunate experiences in the woods the Winter previous, nor had Gabe Werner shown himself in the vicinity of the military academy.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Have you any idea what they were doing around Clearwater Hall?" he questioned.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Bill Glutts had not returned to Colby Hall after his unfortunate experiences in the woods the Winter previous, nor had Gabe Werner shown himself in the vicinity of the military academy.
RovernounUS /ˈroʊvər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading ON BLUEBELL ISLAND Jack Rover was much surprised over the statement made by his sister Martha.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Bill Glutts had not returned to Colby Hall after his unfortunate experiences in the woods the Winter previous, nor had Gabe Werner shown himself in the vicinity of the military academy.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading ON BLUEBELL ISLAND Jack Rover was much surprised over the statement made by his sister Martha.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading ON BLUEBELL ISLAND Jack Rover was much surprised over the statement made by his sister Martha.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading But I feel sure they were not up to anything good."
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading ON BLUEBELL ISLAND Jack Rover was much surprised over the statement made by his sister Martha.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON BLUEBELL ISLAND Jack Rover was much surprised over the statement made by his sister Martha.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Have you any idea what they were doing around Clearwater Hall?" he questioned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bill Glutts had not returned to Colby Hall after his unfortunate experiences in the woods the Winter previous, nor had Gabe Werner shown himself in the vicinity of the military academy.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Bill Glutts had not returned to Colby Hall after his unfortunate experiences in the woods the Winter previous, nor had Gabe Werner shown himself in the vicinity of the military academy.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But I feel sure they were not up to anything good."
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Bill Glutts had not returned to Colby Hall after his unfortunate experiences in the woods the Winter previous, nor had Gabe Werner shown himself in the vicinity of the military academy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON BLUEBELL ISLAND Jack Rover was much surprised over the statement made by his sister Martha.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Have you any idea what they were doing around Clearwater Hall?" he questioned.
Werner
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From this reading Bill Glutts had not returned to Colby Hall after his unfortunate experiences in the woods the Winter previous, nor had Gabe Werner shown himself in the vicinity of the military academy.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Have you any idea what they were doing around Clearwater Hall?" he questioned.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Bill Glutts had not returned to Colby Hall after his unfortunate experiences in the woods the Winter previous, nor had Gabe Werner shown himself in the vicinity of the military academy.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Bill Glutts had not returned to Colby Hall after his unfortunate experiences in the woods the Winter previous, nor had Gabe Werner shown himself in the vicinity of the military academy.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Have you any idea what they were doing around Clearwater Hall?" he questioned.
