Word Wizard
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.
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.
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.
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.