aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She remembered very clearly what Helen Cameron had told her about this young Royal Phelps.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had not known his name, of course, and the fact that Min Peters that day on the ridge had not explained fully what Royal’s last name was, had caused the girl some further puzzlement.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Ruth Fielding was particularly interested in the situation of “the hermit,” Edith Phelps’ brother.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she was not deeply enough interested in him or in his desires to give up her own expectation from the gold-bearing ledge on the ridge.
Cameron
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From this reading She remembered very clearly what Helen Cameron had told her about this young Royal Phelps.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading She had not known his name, of course, and the fact that Min Peters that day on the ridge had not explained fully what Royal’s last name was, had caused the girl some further puzzlement.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The character the tale about Edith’s brother had given that young man did not seem to fit this “hermit” either.
without doubt or question
From this reading She remembered very clearly what Helen Cameron had told her about this young Royal Phelps.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading She had not known his name, of course, and the fact that Min Peters that day on the ridge had not explained fully what Royal’s last name was, had caused the girl some further puzzlement.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She had not known his name, of course, and the fact that Min Peters that day on the ridge had not explained fully what Royal’s last name was, had caused the girl some further puzzlement.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading But she was not deeply enough interested in him or in his desires to give up her own expectation from the gold-bearing ledge on the ridge.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading But she was not deeply enough interested in him or in his desires to give up her own expectation from the gold-bearing ledge on the ridge.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The character the tale about Edith’s brother had given that young man did not seem to fit this “hermit” either.
Edith
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From this reading Ruth Fielding was particularly interested in the situation of “the hermit,” Edith Phelps’ brother.
Edith's
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From this reading The character the tale about Edith’s brother had given that young man did not seem to fit this “hermit” either.
one or the other of two
From this reading The character the tale about Edith’s brother had given that young man did not seem to fit this “hermit” either.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading But she was not deeply enough interested in him or in his desires to give up her own expectation from the gold-bearing ledge on the ridge.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading But she was not deeply enough interested in him or in his desires to give up her own expectation from the gold-bearing ledge on the ridge.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading She had not known his name, of course, and the fact that Min Peters that day on the ridge had not explained fully what Royal’s last name was, had caused the girl some further puzzlement.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading She had not known his name, of course, and the fact that Min Peters that day on the ridge had not explained fully what Royal’s last name was, had caused the girl some further puzzlement.
FieldingnounUS /ˈfiːldɪŋ/
(baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field
From this reading Ruth Fielding was particularly interested in the situation of “the hermit,” Edith Phelps’ brother.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The character the tale about Edith’s brother had given that young man did not seem to fit this “hermit” either.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But she was not deeply enough interested in him or in his desires to give up her own expectation from the gold-bearing ledge on the ridge.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading She had not known his name, of course, and the fact that Min Peters that day on the ridge had not explained fully what Royal’s last name was, had caused the girl some further puzzlement.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading She had not known his name, of course, and the fact that Min Peters that day on the ridge had not explained fully what Royal’s last name was, had caused the girl some further puzzlement.
a young female
From this reading She had not known his name, of course, and the fact that Min Peters that day on the ridge had not explained fully what Royal’s last name was, had caused the girl some further puzzlement.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But she was not deeply enough interested in him or in his desires to give up her own expectation from the gold-bearing ledge on the ridge.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The character the tale about Edith’s brother had given that young man did not seem to fit this “hermit” either.
gold-bearingadjective
containing gold
From this reading But she was not deeply enough interested in him or in his desires to give up her own expectation from the gold-bearing ledge on the ridge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She remembered very clearly what Helen Cameron had told her about this young Royal Phelps.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading She remembered very clearly what Helen Cameron had told her about this young Royal Phelps.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But she was not deeply enough interested in him or in his desires to give up her own expectation from the gold-bearing ledge on the ridge.
hermitnounUS /ˈhɜːrmət/
one retired from society for religious reasons
From this reading Ruth Fielding was particularly interested in the situation of “the hermit,” Edith Phelps’ brother.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But she was not deeply enough interested in him or in his desires to give up her own expectation from the gold-bearing ledge on the ridge.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But she was not deeply enough interested in him or in his desires to give up her own expectation from the gold-bearing ledge on the ridge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ruth Fielding was particularly interested in the situation of “the hermit,” Edith Phelps’ brother.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Ruth Fielding was particularly interested in the situation of “the hermit,” Edith Phelps’ brother.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading She had not known his name, of course, and the fact that Min Peters that day on the ridge had not explained fully what Royal’s last name was, had caused the girl some further puzzlement.
immediately past
From this reading She had not known his name, of course, and the fact that Min Peters that day on the ridge had not explained fully what Royal’s last name was, had caused the girl some further puzzlement.
ledgenounUS /ledʒ/
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading But she was not deeply enough interested in him or in his desires to give up her own expectation from the gold-bearing ledge on the ridge.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The character the tale about Edith’s brother had given that young man did not seem to fit this “hermit” either.
MinnounUS /mɪn/
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading She had not known his name, of course, and the fact that Min Peters that day on the ridge had not explained fully what Royal’s last name was, had caused the girl some further puzzlement.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She had not known his name, of course, and the fact that Min Peters that day on the ridge had not explained fully what Royal’s last name was, had caused the girl some further puzzlement.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But she was not deeply enough interested in him or in his desires to give up her own expectation from the gold-bearing ledge on the ridge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ruth Fielding was particularly interested in the situation of “the hermit,” Edith Phelps’ brother.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But she was not deeply enough interested in him or in his desires to give up her own expectation from the gold-bearing ledge on the ridge.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But she was not deeply enough interested in him or in his desires to give up her own expectation from the gold-bearing ledge on the ridge.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But she was not deeply enough interested in him or in his desires to give up her own expectation from the gold-bearing ledge on the ridge.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Ruth Fielding was particularly interested in the situation of “the hermit,” Edith Phelps’ brother.
PetersnounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
plural of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading She had not known his name, of course, and the fact that Min Peters that day on the ridge had not explained fully what Royal’s last name was, had caused the girl some further puzzlement.
Phelps
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From this reading Ruth Fielding was particularly interested in the situation of “the hermit,” Edith Phelps’ brother.
puzzlementnounUS /ˈpʌzəlmənt/
confusion resulting from failure to understand
From this reading She had not known his name, of course, and the fact that Min Peters that day on the ridge had not explained fully what Royal’s last name was, had caused the girl some further puzzlement.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading She remembered very clearly what Helen Cameron had told her about this young Royal Phelps.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading But she was not deeply enough interested in him or in his desires to give up her own expectation from the gold-bearing ledge on the ridge.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading She remembered very clearly what Helen Cameron had told her about this young Royal Phelps.
Royal'snounUS /ˈrɔɪəlz/
possessive form of “royal” — a sail set next above the topgallant on a royal mast
From this reading She had not known his name, of course, and the fact that Min Peters that day on the ridge had not explained fully what Royal’s last name was, had caused the girl some further puzzlement.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Ruth Fielding was particularly interested in the situation of “the hermit,” Edith Phelps’ brother.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The character the tale about Edith’s brother had given that young man did not seem to fit this “hermit” either.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But she was not deeply enough interested in him or in his desires to give up her own expectation from the gold-bearing ledge on the ridge.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Ruth Fielding was particularly interested in the situation of “the hermit,” Edith Phelps’ brother.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She had not known his name, of course, and the fact that Min Peters that day on the ridge had not explained fully what Royal’s last name was, had caused the girl some further puzzlement.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The character the tale about Edith’s brother had given that young man did not seem to fit this “hermit” either.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had not known his name, of course, and the fact that Min Peters that day on the ridge had not explained fully what Royal’s last name was, had caused the girl some further puzzlement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ruth Fielding was particularly interested in the situation of “the hermit,” Edith Phelps’ brother.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She remembered very clearly what Helen Cameron had told her about this young Royal Phelps.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But she was not deeply enough interested in him or in his desires to give up her own expectation from the gold-bearing ledge on the ridge.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She remembered very clearly what Helen Cameron had told her about this young Royal Phelps.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But she was not deeply enough interested in him or in his desires to give up her own expectation from the gold-bearing ledge on the ridge.
precisely as stated
From this reading She remembered very clearly what Helen Cameron had told her about this young Royal Phelps.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ruth Fielding was particularly interested in the situation of “the hermit,” Edith Phelps’ brother.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She remembered very clearly what Helen Cameron had told her about this young Royal Phelps.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She remembered very clearly what Helen Cameron had told her about this young Royal Phelps.
