used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Does he think he can wave his wand over it and make it rise up out of the ashes?”
ashesnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading “Does he think he can wave his wand over it and make it rise up out of the ashes?”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Judy knew, even before she asked him, that they were going to explore the ruins of the Riker mansion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Peter had been in the next room making plans with the children.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Judy knew, even before she asked him, that they were going to explore the ruins of the Riker mansion.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Does he think he can wave his wand over it and make it rise up out of the ashes?”
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Peter had been in the next room making plans with the children.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It did surprise her, though, when he said the magician was going with them.
Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Does he think he can wave his wand over it and make it rise up out of the ashes?”
divisible by two
From this reading Judy knew, even before she asked him, that they were going to explore the ruins of the Riker mansion.
exploreverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
inquire into
From this reading Judy knew, even before she asked him, that they were going to explore the ruins of the Riker mansion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “For goodness sake, why?” she wanted to know.
the act of departing
From this reading Judy knew, even before she asked him, that they were going to explore the ruins of the Riker mansion.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading “For goodness sake, why?” she wanted to know.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Peter had been in the next room making plans with the children.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It did surprise her, though, when he said the magician was going with them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It did surprise her, though, when he said the magician was going with them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Judy knew, even before she asked him, that they were going to explore the ruins of the Riker mansion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Does he think he can wave his wand over it and make it rise up out of the ashes?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Peter had been in the next room making plans with the children.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It did surprise her, though, when he said the magician was going with them.
Judy
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From this reading Judy knew, even before she asked him, that they were going to explore the ruins of the Riker mansion.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Judy knew, even before she asked him, that they were going to explore the ruins of the Riker mansion.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “For goodness sake, why?” she wanted to know.
magiciannounUS /məˈdʒɪʃ.ən/
A practitioner of magic and ancient arcane arts, often wielding deception and powerful spells.
From this reading It did surprise her, though, when he said the magician was going with them.
engage in
From this reading “Does he think he can wave his wand over it and make it rise up out of the ashes?”
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Peter had been in the next room making plans with the children.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Judy knew, even before she asked him, that they were going to explore the ruins of the Riker mansion.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Peter had been in the next room making plans with the children.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Judy knew, even before she asked him, that they were going to explore the ruins of the Riker mansion.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Does he think he can wave his wand over it and make it rise up out of the ashes?”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “Does he think he can wave his wand over it and make it rise up out of the ashes?”
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter had been in the next room making plans with the children.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Peter had been in the next room making plans with the children.
Riker
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From this reading Judy knew, even before she asked him, that they were going to explore the ruins of the Riker mansion.
move upward
From this reading “Does he think he can wave his wand over it and make it rise up out of the ashes?”
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Peter had been in the next room making plans with the children.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Judy knew, even before she asked him, that they were going to explore the ruins of the Riker mansion.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It did surprise her, though, when he said the magician was going with them.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading “For goodness sake, why?” she wanted to know.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Judy knew, even before she asked him, that they were going to explore the ruins of the Riker mansion.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading It did surprise her, though, when he said the magician was going with them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Judy knew, even before she asked him, that they were going to explore the ruins of the Riker mansion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Peter had been in the next room making plans with the children.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It did surprise her, though, when he said the magician was going with them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Judy knew, even before she asked him, that they were going to explore the ruins of the Riker mansion.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Does he think he can wave his wand over it and make it rise up out of the ashes?”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It did surprise her, though, when he said the magician was going with them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Judy knew, even before she asked him, that they were going to explore the ruins of the Riker mansion.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Does he think he can wave his wand over it and make it rise up out of the ashes?”
wandnounUS /wɑːnd/
a rod used by a magician or water diviner
From this reading “Does he think he can wave his wand over it and make it rise up out of the ashes?”
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading “For goodness sake, why?” she wanted to know.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It did surprise her, though, when he said the magician was going with them.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading “Does he think he can wave his wand over it and make it rise up out of the ashes?”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Judy knew, even before she asked him, that they were going to explore the ruins of the Riker mansion.
at the time that
From this reading It did surprise her, though, when he said the magician was going with them.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “For goodness sake, why?” she wanted to know.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Peter had been in the next room making plans with the children.
