AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PICTURES AND PLANS AND MYSTERIOUS FOOTSTEPS When Lite objected to her staying altogether at the Lazy A, Jean assured him that she was being terribly practical and cautious and businesslike, and pointed out to him that staying there would save Pard and herself the trip back and forth each day, and would give her time, mornings and evenings to work on her book.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Lite, of course, knew all about that soon-to-be-famous book.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Whether, after three years of futile attempts, Lite still felt himself entitled to be called Jean's boss, I cannot say for a certainty.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Lite, of course, knew all about that soon-to-be-famous book.
altogetheradverbUS /ˌɔːltəˈɡeðər/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading PICTURES AND PLANS AND MYSTERIOUS FOOTSTEPS When Lite objected to her staying altogether at the Lazy A, Jean assured him that she was being terribly practical and cautious and businesslike, and pointed out to him that staying there would save Pard and herself the trip back and forth each day, and would give her time, mornings and evenings to work on her book.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PICTURES AND PLANS AND MYSTERIOUS FOOTSTEPS When Lite objected to her staying altogether at the Lazy A, Jean assured him that she was being terribly practical and cautious and businesslike, and pointed out to him that staying there would save Pard and herself the trip back and forth each day, and would give her time, mornings and evenings to work on her book.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had grown rather silent upon that subject, and rather inclined to keep himself in the background, as Jean grew older and more determined in her ways.
assuredadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrd/
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading PICTURES AND PLANS AND MYSTERIOUS FOOTSTEPS When Lite objected to her staying altogether at the Lazy A, Jean assured him that she was being terribly practical and cautious and businesslike, and pointed out to him that staying there would save Pard and herself the trip back and forth each day, and would give her time, mornings and evenings to work on her book.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PICTURES AND PLANS AND MYSTERIOUS FOOTSTEPS When Lite objected to her staying altogether at the Lazy A, Jean assured him that she was being terribly practical and cautious and businesslike, and pointed out to him that staying there would save Pard and herself the trip back and forth each day, and would give her time, mornings and evenings to work on her book.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Whether, after three years of futile attempts, Lite still felt himself entitled to be called Jean's boss, I cannot say for a certainty.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading PICTURES AND PLANS AND MYSTERIOUS FOOTSTEPS When Lite objected to her staying altogether at the Lazy A, Jean assured him that she was being terribly practical and cautious and businesslike, and pointed out to him that staying there would save Pard and herself the trip back and forth each day, and would give her time, mornings and evenings to work on her book.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading He had grown rather silent upon that subject, and rather inclined to keep himself in the background, as Jean grew older and more determined in her ways.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Whether, after three years of futile attempts, Lite still felt himself entitled to be called Jean's boss, I cannot say for a certainty.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading PICTURES AND PLANS AND MYSTERIOUS FOOTSTEPS When Lite objected to her staying altogether at the Lazy A, Jean assured him that she was being terribly practical and cautious and businesslike, and pointed out to him that staying there would save Pard and herself the trip back and forth each day, and would give her time, mornings and evenings to work on her book.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading PICTURES AND PLANS AND MYSTERIOUS FOOTSTEPS When Lite objected to her staying altogether at the Lazy A, Jean assured him that she was being terribly practical and cautious and businesslike, and pointed out to him that staying there would save Pard and herself the trip back and forth each day, and would give her time, mornings and evenings to work on her book.
bossnounUS /bɑːs/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading Whether, after three years of futile attempts, Lite still felt himself entitled to be called Jean's boss, I cannot say for a certainty.
businesslikeadjectiveUS /ˈbɪznɪslaɪk/
exhibiting methodical and systematic characteristics that would be useful in business
From this reading PICTURES AND PLANS AND MYSTERIOUS FOOTSTEPS When Lite objected to her staying altogether at the Lazy A, Jean assured him that she was being terribly practical and cautious and businesslike, and pointed out to him that staying there would save Pard and herself the trip back and forth each day, and would give her time, mornings and evenings to work on her book.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Whether, after three years of futile attempts, Lite still felt himself entitled to be called Jean's boss, I cannot say for a certainty.
cannot
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From this reading Whether, after three years of futile attempts, Lite still felt himself entitled to be called Jean's boss, I cannot say for a certainty.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading PICTURES AND PLANS AND MYSTERIOUS FOOTSTEPS When Lite objected to her staying altogether at the Lazy A, Jean assured him that she was being terribly practical and cautious and businesslike, and pointed out to him that staying there would save Pard and herself the trip back and forth each day, and would give her time, mornings and evenings to work on her book.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading Whether, after three years of futile attempts, Lite still felt himself entitled to be called Jean's boss, I cannot say for a certainty.
concernedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrnd/
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading He usually did know nearly everything that concerned Jean or held her interest.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Lite, of course, knew all about that soon-to-be-famous book.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading PICTURES AND PLANS AND MYSTERIOUS FOOTSTEPS When Lite objected to her staying altogether at the Lazy A, Jean assured him that she was being terribly practical and cautious and businesslike, and pointed out to him that staying there would save Pard and herself the trip back and forth each day, and would give her time, mornings and evenings to work on her book.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading He had grown rather silent upon that subject, and rather inclined to keep himself in the background, as Jean grew older and more determined in her ways.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He usually did know nearly everything that concerned Jean or held her interest.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading PICTURES AND PLANS AND MYSTERIOUS FOOTSTEPS When Lite objected to her staying altogether at the Lazy A, Jean assured him that she was being terribly practical and cautious and businesslike, and pointed out to him that staying there would save Pard and herself the trip back and forth each day, and would give her time, mornings and evenings to work on her book.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading Whether, after three years of futile attempts, Lite still felt himself entitled to be called Jean's boss, I cannot say for a certainty.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading PICTURES AND PLANS AND MYSTERIOUS FOOTSTEPS When Lite objected to her staying altogether at the Lazy A, Jean assured him that she was being terribly practical and cautious and businesslike, and pointed out to him that staying there would save Pard and herself the trip back and forth each day, and would give her time, mornings and evenings to work on her book.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He usually did know nearly everything that concerned Jean or held her interest.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Whether, after three years of futile attempts, Lite still felt himself entitled to be called Jean's boss, I cannot say for a certainty.
FOOTSTEPSnounUS /ˈfʊtsteps/
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading PICTURES AND PLANS AND MYSTERIOUS FOOTSTEPS When Lite objected to her staying altogether at the Lazy A, Jean assured him that she was being terribly practical and cautious and businesslike, and pointed out to him that staying there would save Pard and herself the trip back and forth each day, and would give her time, mornings and evenings to work on her book.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Whether, after three years of futile attempts, Lite still felt himself entitled to be called Jean's boss, I cannot say for a certainty.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading PICTURES AND PLANS AND MYSTERIOUS FOOTSTEPS When Lite objected to her staying altogether at the Lazy A, Jean assured him that she was being terribly practical and cautious and businesslike, and pointed out to him that staying there would save Pard and herself the trip back and forth each day, and would give her time, mornings and evenings to work on her book.
futileadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtəl/
producing no result or effect
From this reading Whether, after three years of futile attempts, Lite still felt himself entitled to be called Jean's boss, I cannot say for a certainty.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading PICTURES AND PLANS AND MYSTERIOUS FOOTSTEPS When Lite objected to her staying altogether at the Lazy A, Jean assured him that she was being terribly practical and cautious and businesslike, and pointed out to him that staying there would save Pard and herself the trip back and forth each day, and would give her time, mornings and evenings to work on her book.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading He had grown rather silent upon that subject, and rather inclined to keep himself in the background, as Jean grew older and more determined in her ways.
grownadjectiveUS /ɡroʊn/
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading He had grown rather silent upon that subject, and rather inclined to keep himself in the background, as Jean grew older and more determined in her ways.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had grown rather silent upon that subject, and rather inclined to keep himself in the background, as Jean grew older and more determined in her ways.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He usually did know nearly everything that concerned Jean or held her interest.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He usually did know nearly everything that concerned Jean or held her interest.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading PICTURES AND PLANS AND MYSTERIOUS FOOTSTEPS When Lite objected to her staying altogether at the Lazy A, Jean assured him that she was being terribly practical and cautious and businesslike, and pointed out to him that staying there would save Pard and herself the trip back and forth each day, and would give her time, mornings and evenings to work on her book.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading PICTURES AND PLANS AND MYSTERIOUS FOOTSTEPS When Lite objected to her staying altogether at the Lazy A, Jean assured him that she was being terribly practical and cautious and businesslike, and pointed out to him that staying there would save Pard and herself the trip back and forth each day, and would give her time, mornings and evenings to work on her book.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading PICTURES AND PLANS AND MYSTERIOUS FOOTSTEPS When Lite objected to her staying altogether at the Lazy A, Jean assured him that she was being terribly practical and cautious and businesslike, and pointed out to him that staying there would save Pard and herself the trip back and forth each day, and would give her time, mornings and evenings to work on her book.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Whether, after three years of futile attempts, Lite still felt himself entitled to be called Jean's boss, I cannot say for a certainty.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Whether, after three years of futile attempts, Lite still felt himself entitled to be called Jean's boss, I cannot say for a certainty.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had grown rather silent upon that subject, and rather inclined to keep himself in the background, as Jean grew older and more determined in her ways.
inclinedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading He had grown rather silent upon that subject, and rather inclined to keep himself in the background, as Jean grew older and more determined in her ways.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He usually did know nearly everything that concerned Jean or held her interest.
JeannounUS /dʒiːn/
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading PICTURES AND PLANS AND MYSTERIOUS FOOTSTEPS When Lite objected to her staying altogether at the Lazy A, Jean assured him that she was being terribly practical and cautious and businesslike, and pointed out to him that staying there would save Pard and herself the trip back and forth each day, and would give her time, mornings and evenings to work on her book.
Jean'snounUS /dʒiːnz/
possessive form of “jean” — a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading Whether, after three years of futile attempts, Lite still felt himself entitled to be called Jean's boss, I cannot say for a certainty.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He had grown rather silent upon that subject, and rather inclined to keep himself in the background, as Jean grew older and more determined in her ways.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Lite, of course, knew all about that soon-to-be-famous book.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He usually did know nearly everything that concerned Jean or held her interest.
LazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading PICTURES AND PLANS AND MYSTERIOUS FOOTSTEPS When Lite objected to her staying altogether at the Lazy A, Jean assured him that she was being terribly practical and cautious and businesslike, and pointed out to him that staying there would save Pard and herself the trip back and forth each day, and would give her time, mornings and evenings to work on her book.
LiteadjectiveUS /laɪt/
having relatively few calories
From this reading PICTURES AND PLANS AND MYSTERIOUS FOOTSTEPS When Lite objected to her staying altogether at the Lazy A, Jean assured him that she was being terribly practical and cautious and businesslike, and pointed out to him that staying there would save Pard and herself the trip back and forth each day, and would give her time, mornings and evenings to work on her book.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had grown rather silent upon that subject, and rather inclined to keep himself in the background, as Jean grew older and more determined in her ways.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading PICTURES AND PLANS AND MYSTERIOUS FOOTSTEPS When Lite objected to her staying altogether at the Lazy A, Jean assured him that she was being terribly practical and cautious and businesslike, and pointed out to him that staying there would save Pard and herself the trip back and forth each day, and would give her time, mornings and evenings to work on her book.
MYSTERIOUSadjectiveUS /mɪˈstɪriəs/
of an obscure nature
From this reading PICTURES AND PLANS AND MYSTERIOUS FOOTSTEPS When Lite objected to her staying altogether at the Lazy A, Jean assured him that she was being terribly practical and cautious and businesslike, and pointed out to him that staying there would save Pard and herself the trip back and forth each day, and would give her time, mornings and evenings to work on her book.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He usually did know nearly everything that concerned Jean or held her interest.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading PICTURES AND PLANS AND MYSTERIOUS FOOTSTEPS When Lite objected to her staying altogether at the Lazy A, Jean assured him that she was being terribly practical and cautious and businesslike, and pointed out to him that staying there would save Pard and herself the trip back and forth each day, and would give her time, mornings and evenings to work on her book.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lite, of course, knew all about that soon-to-be-famous book.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading He had grown rather silent upon that subject, and rather inclined to keep himself in the background, as Jean grew older and more determined in her ways.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading PICTURES AND PLANS AND MYSTERIOUS FOOTSTEPS When Lite objected to her staying altogether at the Lazy A, Jean assured him that she was being terribly practical and cautious and businesslike, and pointed out to him that staying there would save Pard and herself the trip back and forth each day, and would give her time, mornings and evenings to work on her book.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He usually did know nearly everything that concerned Jean or held her interest.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading PICTURES AND PLANS AND MYSTERIOUS FOOTSTEPS When Lite objected to her staying altogether at the Lazy A, Jean assured him that she was being terribly practical and cautious and businesslike, and pointed out to him that staying there would save Pard and herself the trip back and forth each day, and would give her time, mornings and evenings to work on her book.
Pard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PICTURES AND PLANS AND MYSTERIOUS FOOTSTEPS When Lite objected to her staying altogether at the Lazy A, Jean assured him that she was being terribly practical and cautious and businesslike, and pointed out to him that staying there would save Pard and herself the trip back and forth each day, and would give her time, mornings and evenings to work on her book.
PICTURESnounUS /ˈpɪktʃərz/
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading PICTURES AND PLANS AND MYSTERIOUS FOOTSTEPS When Lite objected to her staying altogether at the Lazy A, Jean assured him that she was being terribly practical and cautious and businesslike, and pointed out to him that staying there would save Pard and herself the trip back and forth each day, and would give her time, mornings and evenings to work on her book.
PLANSnounUS /plænz/
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading PICTURES AND PLANS AND MYSTERIOUS FOOTSTEPS When Lite objected to her staying altogether at the Lazy A, Jean assured him that she was being terribly practical and cautious and businesslike, and pointed out to him that staying there would save Pard and herself the trip back and forth each day, and would give her time, mornings and evenings to work on her book.
pointedadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪntɪd/
having a point
From this reading PICTURES AND PLANS AND MYSTERIOUS FOOTSTEPS When Lite objected to her staying altogether at the Lazy A, Jean assured him that she was being terribly practical and cautious and businesslike, and pointed out to him that staying there would save Pard and herself the trip back and forth each day, and would give her time, mornings and evenings to work on her book.
practicaladjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəl/
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading PICTURES AND PLANS AND MYSTERIOUS FOOTSTEPS When Lite objected to her staying altogether at the Lazy A, Jean assured him that she was being terribly practical and cautious and businesslike, and pointed out to him that staying there would save Pard and herself the trip back and forth each day, and would give her time, mornings and evenings to work on her book.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading He had grown rather silent upon that subject, and rather inclined to keep himself in the background, as Jean grew older and more determined in her ways.
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading PICTURES AND PLANS AND MYSTERIOUS FOOTSTEPS When Lite objected to her staying altogether at the Lazy A, Jean assured him that she was being terribly practical and cautious and businesslike, and pointed out to him that staying there would save Pard and herself the trip back and forth each day, and would give her time, mornings and evenings to work on her book.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading Whether, after three years of futile attempts, Lite still felt himself entitled to be called Jean's boss, I cannot say for a certainty.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PICTURES AND PLANS AND MYSTERIOUS FOOTSTEPS When Lite objected to her staying altogether at the Lazy A, Jean assured him that she was being terribly practical and cautious and businesslike, and pointed out to him that staying there would save Pard and herself the trip back and forth each day, and would give her time, mornings and evenings to work on her book.
silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/
marked by absence of sound
From this reading He had grown rather silent upon that subject, and rather inclined to keep himself in the background, as Jean grew older and more determined in her ways.
soon-to-be-famous
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lite, of course, knew all about that soon-to-be-famous book.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading PICTURES AND PLANS AND MYSTERIOUS FOOTSTEPS When Lite objected to her staying altogether at the Lazy A, Jean assured him that she was being terribly practical and cautious and businesslike, and pointed out to him that staying there would save Pard and herself the trip back and forth each day, and would give her time, mornings and evenings to work on her book.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Whether, after three years of futile attempts, Lite still felt himself entitled to be called Jean's boss, I cannot say for a certainty.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading He had grown rather silent upon that subject, and rather inclined to keep himself in the background, as Jean grew older and more determined in her ways.
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading PICTURES AND PLANS AND MYSTERIOUS FOOTSTEPS When Lite objected to her staying altogether at the Lazy A, Jean assured him that she was being terribly practical and cautious and businesslike, and pointed out to him that staying there would save Pard and herself the trip back and forth each day, and would give her time, mornings and evenings to work on her book.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PICTURES AND PLANS AND MYSTERIOUS FOOTSTEPS When Lite objected to her staying altogether at the Lazy A, Jean assured him that she was being terribly practical and cautious and businesslike, and pointed out to him that staying there would save Pard and herself the trip back and forth each day, and would give her time, mornings and evenings to work on her book.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PICTURES AND PLANS AND MYSTERIOUS FOOTSTEPS When Lite objected to her staying altogether at the Lazy A, Jean assured him that she was being terribly practical and cautious and businesslike, and pointed out to him that staying there would save Pard and herself the trip back and forth each day, and would give her time, mornings and evenings to work on her book.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading PICTURES AND PLANS AND MYSTERIOUS FOOTSTEPS When Lite objected to her staying altogether at the Lazy A, Jean assured him that she was being terribly practical and cautious and businesslike, and pointed out to him that staying there would save Pard and herself the trip back and forth each day, and would give her time, mornings and evenings to work on her book.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Whether, after three years of futile attempts, Lite still felt himself entitled to be called Jean's boss, I cannot say for a certainty.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading PICTURES AND PLANS AND MYSTERIOUS FOOTSTEPS When Lite objected to her staying altogether at the Lazy A, Jean assured him that she was being terribly practical and cautious and businesslike, and pointed out to him that staying there would save Pard and herself the trip back and forth each day, and would give her time, mornings and evenings to work on her book.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PICTURES AND PLANS AND MYSTERIOUS FOOTSTEPS When Lite objected to her staying altogether at the Lazy A, Jean assured him that she was being terribly practical and cautious and businesslike, and pointed out to him that staying there would save Pard and herself the trip back and forth each day, and would give her time, mornings and evenings to work on her book.
tripnounUS /trɪp/
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading PICTURES AND PLANS AND MYSTERIOUS FOOTSTEPS When Lite objected to her staying altogether at the Lazy A, Jean assured him that she was being terribly practical and cautious and businesslike, and pointed out to him that staying there would save Pard and herself the trip back and forth each day, and would give her time, mornings and evenings to work on her book.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had grown rather silent upon that subject, and rather inclined to keep himself in the background, as Jean grew older and more determined in her ways.
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading He usually did know nearly everything that concerned Jean or held her interest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PICTURES AND PLANS AND MYSTERIOUS FOOTSTEPS When Lite objected to her staying altogether at the Lazy A, Jean assured him that she was being terribly practical and cautious and businesslike, and pointed out to him that staying there would save Pard and herself the trip back and forth each day, and would give her time, mornings and evenings to work on her book.
waysnounUS /weɪz/
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading He had grown rather silent upon that subject, and rather inclined to keep himself in the background, as Jean grew older and more determined in her ways.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading PICTURES AND PLANS AND MYSTERIOUS FOOTSTEPS When Lite objected to her staying altogether at the Lazy A, Jean assured him that she was being terribly practical and cautious and businesslike, and pointed out to him that staying there would save Pard and herself the trip back and forth each day, and would give her time, mornings and evenings to work on her book.
WhetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether, after three years of futile attempts, Lite still felt himself entitled to be called Jean's boss, I cannot say for a certainty.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading PICTURES AND PLANS AND MYSTERIOUS FOOTSTEPS When Lite objected to her staying altogether at the Lazy A, Jean assured him that she was being terribly practical and cautious and businesslike, and pointed out to him that staying there would save Pard and herself the trip back and forth each day, and would give her time, mornings and evenings to work on her book.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading PICTURES AND PLANS AND MYSTERIOUS FOOTSTEPS When Lite objected to her staying altogether at the Lazy A, Jean assured him that she was being terribly practical and cautious and businesslike, and pointed out to him that staying there would save Pard and herself the trip back and forth each day, and would give her time, mornings and evenings to work on her book.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Whether, after three years of futile attempts, Lite still felt himself entitled to be called Jean's boss, I cannot say for a certainty.
