20 key words from the story (reference)
attracted or tempted someone, usually into doing something dangerous or unwise
"So she lured the girl back to her cabin deep in the woods with the intent of kidnapping her and making her a slave."
an intention or purpose to do something
"So she lured the girl back to her cabin deep in the woods with the intent of kidnapping her and making her a slave."
got free from a place or a dangerous situation
"But Carey tricked the witch, stole the magic ring, and escaped (which is another story for another time)."
a small pouch built into clothing for carrying small items
"He tricked Carey, returned her to her family, and now has the invisibility ring in his pocket."
move quietly and secretly, often to avoid being seen
"He would sneak around and listen to people's private conversations."
moving slowly through the air or on the surface of a liquid, without support
"One day, the baker looked up from his counter to see a loaf of bread floating out his front door."
conversation or rumor about a particular subject
"People began talk of a town ghost."
gradually taking away someone's energy, strength, or resources
"It seemed, the ring was draining his energy."
to dispose of or remove something unwanted
"I have to get rid of this ring."
a strong, lockable container used to store money or valuables
"Marley knew what time the bank manager opened the safe every morning."
a secure room, typically in a bank, used to store money and valuables
"He walked right past the bank manager and into the vault."
fastened or secured shut, usually with a key or lock
"Then, as expected, the bank manager locked Marley inside."
individual objects or articles, especially ones on a list or in a group
"He began to load a bag with very expensive items."
moved quietly and quickly, often without being noticed
"When he did, Marley slipped around the manager's backside with his bag of stolen items."
the back part of a person or object
"When he did, Marley slipped around the manager's backside with his bag of stolen items."
taken without permission or legal right
"When he did, Marley slipped around the manager's backside with his bag of stolen items."
extremely upset, worried, or overwhelmed with emotion
"Marley was beside himself, he didn't know what to do."
having an empty space inside
"When he ran into the woods, not far along, he saw a hollow tree trunk and he tossed the bag inside of it and sat down to take a rest."
threw something carelessly or gently
"When he ran into the woods, not far along, he saw a hollow tree trunk and he tossed the bag inside of it and sat down to take a rest."
removed something, such as clothing or an item worn on the body
"After all the people finally left. Marley took off his ring."