matters of personal concern
From this reading He did not mention this as his destination in the village, but stated that he had business in Chicago and beyond, not caring to excite any suspicions in Vernon, which was just large enough for everybody to feel interested in everybody else’s affairs.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am glad to see you, Squire Turner,” said the lawyer, rising from the table at which he was seated; “the fact is, I was just thinking over your business.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED PROPOSAL.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He did not mention this as his destination in the village, but stated that he had business in Chicago and beyond, not caring to excite any suspicions in Vernon, which was just large enough for everybody to feel interested in everybody else’s affairs.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He did not mention this as his destination in the village, but stated that he had business in Chicago and beyond, not caring to excite any suspicions in Vernon, which was just large enough for everybody to feel interested in everybody else’s affairs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He did not mention this as his destination in the village, but stated that he had business in Chicago and beyond, not caring to excite any suspicions in Vernon, which was just large enough for everybody to feel interested in everybody else’s affairs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But in reality he stopped in Chicago only long enough to take dinner, and then hurried on to Milwaukie, where he proceeded at once to the office of Mr. Robinson.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading He did not mention this as his destination in the village, but stated that he had business in Chicago and beyond, not caring to excite any suspicions in Vernon, which was just large enough for everybody to feel interested in everybody else’s affairs.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He did not mention this as his destination in the village, but stated that he had business in Chicago and beyond, not caring to excite any suspicions in Vernon, which was just large enough for everybody to feel interested in everybody else’s affairs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He did not mention this as his destination in the village, but stated that he had business in Chicago and beyond, not caring to excite any suspicions in Vernon, which was just large enough for everybody to feel interested in everybody else’s affairs.
caringnounUS /ˈkerɪŋ/
a loving feeling
From this reading He did not mention this as his destination in the village, but stated that he had business in Chicago and beyond, not caring to excite any suspicions in Vernon, which was just large enough for everybody to feel interested in everybody else’s affairs.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading He did not mention this as his destination in the village, but stated that he had business in Chicago and beyond, not caring to excite any suspicions in Vernon, which was just large enough for everybody to feel interested in everybody else’s affairs.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading He did not mention this as his destination in the village, but stated that he had business in Chicago and beyond, not caring to excite any suspicions in Vernon, which was just large enough for everybody to feel interested in everybody else’s affairs.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not mention this as his destination in the village, but stated that he had business in Chicago and beyond, not caring to excite any suspicions in Vernon, which was just large enough for everybody to feel interested in everybody else’s affairs.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading But in reality he stopped in Chicago only long enough to take dinner, and then hurried on to Milwaukie, where he proceeded at once to the office of Mr. Robinson.
else's
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From this reading He did not mention this as his destination in the village, but stated that he had business in Chicago and beyond, not caring to excite any suspicions in Vernon, which was just large enough for everybody to feel interested in everybody else’s affairs.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He did not mention this as his destination in the village, but stated that he had business in Chicago and beyond, not caring to excite any suspicions in Vernon, which was just large enough for everybody to feel interested in everybody else’s affairs.
every person
From this reading He did not mention this as his destination in the village, but stated that he had business in Chicago and beyond, not caring to excite any suspicions in Vernon, which was just large enough for everybody to feel interested in everybody else’s affairs.
exciteverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪt/
arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading He did not mention this as his destination in the village, but stated that he had business in Chicago and beyond, not caring to excite any suspicions in Vernon, which was just large enough for everybody to feel interested in everybody else’s affairs.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading “I am glad to see you, Squire Turner,” said the lawyer, rising from the table at which he was seated; “the fact is, I was just thinking over your business.”
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He did not mention this as his destination in the village, but stated that he had business in Chicago and beyond, not caring to excite any suspicions in Vernon, which was just large enough for everybody to feel interested in everybody else’s affairs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The next week Squire Turner started for Milwaukie.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “I am glad to see you, Squire Turner,” said the lawyer, rising from the table at which he was seated; “the fact is, I was just thinking over your business.”
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “I am glad to see you, Squire Turner,” said the lawyer, rising from the table at which he was seated; “the fact is, I was just thinking over your business.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He did not mention this as his destination in the village, but stated that he had business in Chicago and beyond, not caring to excite any suspicions in Vernon, which was just large enough for everybody to feel interested in everybody else’s affairs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not mention this as his destination in the village, but stated that he had business in Chicago and beyond, not caring to excite any suspicions in Vernon, which was just large enough for everybody to feel interested in everybody else’s affairs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He did not mention this as his destination in the village, but stated that he had business in Chicago and beyond, not caring to excite any suspicions in Vernon, which was just large enough for everybody to feel interested in everybody else’s affairs.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading But in reality he stopped in Chicago only long enough to take dinner, and then hurried on to Milwaukie, where he proceeded at once to the office of Mr. Robinson.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am glad to see you, Squire Turner,” said the lawyer, rising from the table at which he was seated; “the fact is, I was just thinking over your business.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He did not mention this as his destination in the village, but stated that he had business in Chicago and beyond, not caring to excite any suspicions in Vernon, which was just large enough for everybody to feel interested in everybody else’s affairs.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading He did not mention this as his destination in the village, but stated that he had business in Chicago and beyond, not caring to excite any suspicions in Vernon, which was just large enough for everybody to feel interested in everybody else’s affairs.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I am glad to see you, Squire Turner,” said the lawyer, rising from the table at which he was seated; “the fact is, I was just thinking over your business.”
and nothing more
From this reading He did not mention this as his destination in the village, but stated that he had business in Chicago and beyond, not caring to excite any suspicions in Vernon, which was just large enough for everybody to feel interested in everybody else’s affairs.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He did not mention this as his destination in the village, but stated that he had business in Chicago and beyond, not caring to excite any suspicions in Vernon, which was just large enough for everybody to feel interested in everybody else’s affairs.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading “I am glad to see you, Squire Turner,” said the lawyer, rising from the table at which he was seated; “the fact is, I was just thinking over your business.”
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading But in reality he stopped in Chicago only long enough to take dinner, and then hurried on to Milwaukie, where he proceeded at once to the office of Mr. Robinson.
make reference to
From this reading He did not mention this as his destination in the village, but stated that he had business in Chicago and beyond, not caring to excite any suspicions in Vernon, which was just large enough for everybody to feel interested in everybody else’s affairs.
Milwaukie
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From this reading The next week Squire Turner started for Milwaukie.
a form of address for a man
From this reading But in reality he stopped in Chicago only long enough to take dinner, and then hurried on to Milwaukie, where he proceeded at once to the office of Mr. Robinson.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next week Squire Turner started for Milwaukie.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not mention this as his destination in the village, but stated that he had business in Chicago and beyond, not caring to excite any suspicions in Vernon, which was just large enough for everybody to feel interested in everybody else’s affairs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But in reality he stopped in Chicago only long enough to take dinner, and then hurried on to Milwaukie, where he proceeded at once to the office of Mr. Robinson.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading But in reality he stopped in Chicago only long enough to take dinner, and then hurried on to Milwaukie, where he proceeded at once to the office of Mr. Robinson.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But in reality he stopped in Chicago only long enough to take dinner, and then hurried on to Milwaukie, where he proceeded at once to the office of Mr. Robinson.
on one occasion
From this reading But in reality he stopped in Chicago only long enough to take dinner, and then hurried on to Milwaukie, where he proceeded at once to the office of Mr. Robinson.
and nothing more
From this reading But in reality he stopped in Chicago only long enough to take dinner, and then hurried on to Milwaukie, where he proceeded at once to the office of Mr. Robinson.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “I am glad to see you, Squire Turner,” said the lawyer, rising from the table at which he was seated; “the fact is, I was just thinking over your business.”
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading But in reality he stopped in Chicago only long enough to take dinner, and then hurried on to Milwaukie, where he proceeded at once to the office of Mr. Robinson.
PROPOSALnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED PROPOSAL.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading But in reality he stopped in Chicago only long enough to take dinner, and then hurried on to Milwaukie, where he proceeded at once to the office of Mr. Robinson.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading “I am glad to see you, Squire Turner,” said the lawyer, rising from the table at which he was seated; “the fact is, I was just thinking over your business.”
RobinsonnounUS /ˈrɑːbənsən/
English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
From this reading But in reality he stopped in Chicago only long enough to take dinner, and then hurried on to Milwaukie, where he proceeded at once to the office of Mr. Robinson.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I am glad to see you, Squire Turner,” said the lawyer, rising from the table at which he was seated; “the fact is, I was just thinking over your business.”
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading “I am glad to see you, Squire Turner,” said the lawyer, rising from the table at which he was seated; “the fact is, I was just thinking over your business.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I am glad to see you, Squire Turner,” said the lawyer, rising from the table at which he was seated; “the fact is, I was just thinking over your business.”
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading The next week Squire Turner started for Milwaukie.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The next week Squire Turner started for Milwaukie.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading He did not mention this as his destination in the village, but stated that he had business in Chicago and beyond, not caring to excite any suspicions in Vernon, which was just large enough for everybody to feel interested in everybody else’s affairs.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading But in reality he stopped in Chicago only long enough to take dinner, and then hurried on to Milwaukie, where he proceeded at once to the office of Mr. Robinson.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading He did not mention this as his destination in the village, but stated that he had business in Chicago and beyond, not caring to excite any suspicions in Vernon, which was just large enough for everybody to feel interested in everybody else’s affairs.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading “I am glad to see you, Squire Turner,” said the lawyer, rising from the table at which he was seated; “the fact is, I was just thinking over your business.”
carry out
From this reading But in reality he stopped in Chicago only long enough to take dinner, and then hurried on to Milwaukie, where he proceeded at once to the office of Mr. Robinson.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He did not mention this as his destination in the village, but stated that he had business in Chicago and beyond, not caring to excite any suspicions in Vernon, which was just large enough for everybody to feel interested in everybody else’s affairs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next week Squire Turner started for Milwaukie.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But in reality he stopped in Chicago only long enough to take dinner, and then hurried on to Milwaukie, where he proceeded at once to the office of Mr. Robinson.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading “I am glad to see you, Squire Turner,” said the lawyer, rising from the table at which he was seated; “the fact is, I was just thinking over your business.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He did not mention this as his destination in the village, but stated that he had business in Chicago and beyond, not caring to excite any suspicions in Vernon, which was just large enough for everybody to feel interested in everybody else’s affairs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He did not mention this as his destination in the village, but stated that he had business in Chicago and beyond, not caring to excite any suspicions in Vernon, which was just large enough for everybody to feel interested in everybody else’s affairs.
TurnernounUS /ˈtɜːrnər/
United States slave and insurrectionist who in 1831 led a rebellion of slaves in Virginia; he was captured and executed (1800-1831)
From this reading The next week Squire Turner started for Milwaukie.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED PROPOSAL.
Vernon
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From this reading He did not mention this as his destination in the village, but stated that he had business in Chicago and beyond, not caring to excite any suspicions in Vernon, which was just large enough for everybody to feel interested in everybody else’s affairs.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading He did not mention this as his destination in the village, but stated that he had business in Chicago and beyond, not caring to excite any suspicions in Vernon, which was just large enough for everybody to feel interested in everybody else’s affairs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He did not mention this as his destination in the village, but stated that he had business in Chicago and beyond, not caring to excite any suspicions in Vernon, which was just large enough for everybody to feel interested in everybody else’s affairs.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The next week Squire Turner started for Milwaukie.
in or at the place that
From this reading But in reality he stopped in Chicago only long enough to take dinner, and then hurried on to Milwaukie, where he proceeded at once to the office of Mr. Robinson.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He did not mention this as his destination in the village, but stated that he had business in Chicago and beyond, not caring to excite any suspicions in Vernon, which was just large enough for everybody to feel interested in everybody else’s affairs.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I am glad to see you, Squire Turner,” said the lawyer, rising from the table at which he was seated; “the fact is, I was just thinking over your business.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I am glad to see you, Squire Turner,” said the lawyer, rising from the table at which he was seated; “the fact is, I was just thinking over your business.”
