Word Wizard

Astonishment

Pg.8 par. 5

“Every now and then he looks at her and shakes his head in a kind of astonishment, and pride.”

 

Noun

 

Def: a cause of amazement or wonder

 

This word adds meaning to the story because it shows how much the dad loves both his daughters even though they are so different from each other.

 

 

Raged

Pg. 18 par. 1

“I remember that I questioned and argued and raged.”

 

intransitive verb

 

Def: to prevail uncontrollably

 

This word adds meaning to the story because it shows how passionate Meg can be about something despite her age.

 

 

Elderly

Pg. 22 par. 2

“An elderly cousin, frail but proud.”

 

Adjective

 

Def: rather old; especially : being past middle age

 

This word is important because it describes a house but also relates to Will’s description because he may be old but he is also proud.

 

Envisioned

Pg. 24 par. 1

“I briefly envisioned myself telling my mother…”

 

transitive verb

 

Def: to picture to oneself

 

This word adds meaning to the story because it shows how Meg thinks before she acts but still makes a mature decision to become friends with Will and approaches him.

 

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