... their girlhood. Dr. Craven - Archibald's brother and Colin's uncle, he tends to Colin during the latter's illness. He is bit stuffy and officious, and both Colin and Mary laugh at him at every opportunity. Described as a weak man, he half-hopes for Colin's death so that he might inherit Misselthwaite. VOCABULARY (English Definitions) Fretful: (page 1) edgy, irritable, worrisome, and anxious. Stout: ... and mirroring its human inhabitants: it is the "withering" (howling) of the wind that awakens Mary and alerts her to Colin's crying; the robin redbreast and a timely gust of wind reveal ...

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• Grade Level: High School

... and followers of Herod begin plotting to kill Jesus. Jesus stays focused on his ministry. Jesus' ministry attracts many followers. The miracle stories become increasingly longer and more elaborate, emphasizing the supernatural power of Jesus' authority. Mark says that "even wind and sea obey him" (4:35-41). Simultaneously, Jesus becomes increasingly misunderstood and rejected, even by his own apostles. Jesus notes his disciples ... an interesting encounter (10:17- 22) with a wealthy man who says "Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?" Jesus objects to the word go...

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... have a family, or anything valuable to give his life to. This appears when his father tries to tempt him to stay at home by telling him that he will inherit the business and the money. His shock is great when he finds out about his guilt, but did nothing about it. Another reason for his anger is that he had seen so much ... reported missing Mother has planted a tree in his remembrance. That tree has stood as a reminder of Larry who Mother believed to be alive. She is still waiting for him. When the wind has blown down that tree, Mother does not feel at ease. She has a heavy heart and fe...

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• Approx Pages: 16
• Grade Level: High School