aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading William’s illness—Sneak’s strange house—Joe’s courage—The bee hunt—Joe and Sneak captured by the Indians—Their sad condition—Preparations to burn them alive—Their miraculous escape.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading William’s illness—Sneak’s strange house—Joe’s courage—The bee hunt—Joe and Sneak captured by the Indians—Their sad condition—Preparations to burn them alive—Their miraculous escape.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What’s the matter, child?” asked Roughgrove, rising up and lighting the lamp.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was weeping at the bed-side of William.
aroused or activated
From this reading Just before the dawn of day, Roughgrove and Glenn were awakened by Mary.
bed-side
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From this reading She was weeping at the bed-side of William.
beenounUS /biː/
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading William’s illness—Sneak’s strange house—Joe’s courage—The bee hunt—Joe and Sneak captured by the Indians—Their sad condition—Preparations to burn them alive—Their miraculous escape.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Just before the dawn of day, Roughgrove and Glenn were awakened by Mary.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading “Poor brother!” said she, and her utterance failed her.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading William’s illness—Sneak’s strange house—Joe’s courage—The bee hunt—Joe and Sneak captured by the Indians—Their sad condition—Preparations to burn them alive—Their miraculous escape.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading William’s illness—Sneak’s strange house—Joe’s courage—The bee hunt—Joe and Sneak captured by the Indians—Their sad condition—Preparations to burn them alive—Their miraculous escape.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading William’s illness—Sneak’s strange house—Joe’s courage—The bee hunt—Joe and Sneak captured by the Indians—Their sad condition—Preparations to burn them alive—Their miraculous escape.
a young person of either sex
From this reading “What’s the matter, child?” asked Roughgrove, rising up and lighting the lamp.
a state at a particular time
From this reading William’s illness—Sneak’s strange house—Joe’s courage—The bee hunt—Joe and Sneak captured by the Indians—Their sad condition—Preparations to burn them alive—Their miraculous escape.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading William’s illness—Sneak’s strange house—Joe’s courage—The bee hunt—Joe and Sneak captured by the Indians—Their sad condition—Preparations to burn them alive—Their miraculous escape.
the first light of day
From this reading Just before the dawn of day, Roughgrove and Glenn were awakened by Mary.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Just before the dawn of day, Roughgrove and Glenn were awakened by Mary.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading William’s illness—Sneak’s strange house—Joe’s courage—The bee hunt—Joe and Sneak captured by the Indians—Their sad condition—Preparations to burn them alive—Their miraculous escape.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading “Poor brother!” said she, and her utterance failed her.
GlennnounUS /ɡlen/
made the first orbital rocket-powered flight by a United States astronaut in 1962; later in United States Senate (1921-)
From this reading Just before the dawn of day, Roughgrove and Glenn were awakened by Mary.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Poor brother!” said she, and her utterance failed her.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading William’s illness—Sneak’s strange house—Joe’s courage—The bee hunt—Joe and Sneak captured by the Indians—Their sad condition—Preparations to burn them alive—Their miraculous escape.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading William’s illness—Sneak’s strange house—Joe’s courage—The bee hunt—Joe and Sneak captured by the Indians—Their sad condition—Preparations to burn them alive—Their miraculous escape.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading William’s illness—Sneak’s strange house—Joe’s courage—The bee hunt—Joe and Sneak captured by the Indians—Their sad condition—Preparations to burn them alive—Their miraculous escape.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading William’s illness—Sneak’s strange house—Joe’s courage—The bee hunt—Joe and Sneak captured by the Indians—Their sad condition—Preparations to burn them alive—Their miraculous escape.
Joe
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From this reading William’s illness—Sneak’s strange house—Joe’s courage—The bee hunt—Joe and Sneak captured by the Indians—Their sad condition—Preparations to burn them alive—Their miraculous escape.
Joe's
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From this reading William’s illness—Sneak’s strange house—Joe’s courage—The bee hunt—Joe and Sneak captured by the Indians—Their sad condition—Preparations to burn them alive—Their miraculous escape.
and nothing more
From this reading Just before the dawn of day, Roughgrove and Glenn were awakened by Mary.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading “What’s the matter, child?” asked Roughgrove, rising up and lighting the lamp.
lightingnounUS /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
having abundant light or illumination
From this reading “What’s the matter, child?” asked Roughgrove, rising up and lighting the lamp.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Just before the dawn of day, Roughgrove and Glenn were awakened by Mary.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “What’s the matter, child?” asked Roughgrove, rising up and lighting the lamp.
miraculousadjectiveUS /mərˈækjələs/
being or having the character of a miracle
From this reading William’s illness—Sneak’s strange house—Joe’s courage—The bee hunt—Joe and Sneak captured by the Indians—Their sad condition—Preparations to burn them alive—Their miraculous escape.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Just before the dawn of day, Roughgrove and Glenn were awakened by Mary.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading “Poor brother!” said she, and her utterance failed her.
PreparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading William’s illness—Sneak’s strange house—Joe’s courage—The bee hunt—Joe and Sneak captured by the Indians—Their sad condition—Preparations to burn them alive—Their miraculous escape.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading “What’s the matter, child?” asked Roughgrove, rising up and lighting the lamp.
Roughgrove
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From this reading Just before the dawn of day, Roughgrove and Glenn were awakened by Mary.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading William’s illness—Sneak’s strange house—Joe’s courage—The bee hunt—Joe and Sneak captured by the Indians—Their sad condition—Preparations to burn them alive—Their miraculous escape.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Poor brother!” said she, and her utterance failed her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was weeping at the bed-side of William.
SneakverbUS /sniːk/
to go stealthily or furtively
From this reading William’s illness—Sneak’s strange house—Joe’s courage—The bee hunt—Joe and Sneak captured by the Indians—Their sad condition—Preparations to burn them alive—Their miraculous escape.
Sneak's
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From this reading William’s illness—Sneak’s strange house—Joe’s courage—The bee hunt—Joe and Sneak captured by the Indians—Their sad condition—Preparations to burn them alive—Their miraculous escape.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading William’s illness—Sneak’s strange house—Joe’s courage—The bee hunt—Joe and Sneak captured by the Indians—Their sad condition—Preparations to burn them alive—Their miraculous escape.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading William’s illness—Sneak’s strange house—Joe’s courage—The bee hunt—Joe and Sneak captured by the Indians—Their sad condition—Preparations to burn them alive—Their miraculous escape.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading William’s illness—Sneak’s strange house—Joe’s courage—The bee hunt—Joe and Sneak captured by the Indians—Their sad condition—Preparations to burn them alive—Their miraculous escape.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading William’s illness—Sneak’s strange house—Joe’s courage—The bee hunt—Joe and Sneak captured by the Indians—Their sad condition—Preparations to burn them alive—Their miraculous escape.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading William’s illness—Sneak’s strange house—Joe’s courage—The bee hunt—Joe and Sneak captured by the Indians—Their sad condition—Preparations to burn them alive—Their miraculous escape.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “What’s the matter, child?” asked Roughgrove, rising up and lighting the lamp.
utterancenounUS /ˈʌtərəns/
the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
From this reading “Poor brother!” said she, and her utterance failed her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was weeping at the bed-side of William.
showing sorrow
From this reading She was weeping at the bed-side of William.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Just before the dawn of day, Roughgrove and Glenn were awakened by Mary.
What's
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From this reading “What’s the matter, child?” asked Roughgrove, rising up and lighting the lamp.
William
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From this reading She was weeping at the bed-side of William.
William'snounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
possessive form of “williams” — United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading William’s illness—Sneak’s strange house—Joe’s courage—The bee hunt—Joe and Sneak captured by the Indians—Their sad condition—Preparations to burn them alive—Their miraculous escape.
