in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was not only their little shared mystery that united them--they found they had congenial tastes and interests in very many directions, although they were so different in temperament.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then it blew itself out, the wind shifted to the northwest, and there was beautiful sparkling weather for the rest of the week.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Leslie was slight and dark in appearance, rather timid in disposition, and inclined to be shy and hesitant in manner.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Leslie was slight and dark in appearance, rather timid in disposition, and inclined to be shy and hesitant in manner.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Then it blew itself out, the wind shifted to the northwest, and there was beautiful sparkling weather for the rest of the week.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading Then it blew itself out, the wind shifted to the northwest, and there was beautiful sparkling weather for the rest of the week.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading During this time, the two new friends came to know each other very well indeed.
congenialadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒiːnjəl/
suitable to your needs
From this reading It was not only their little shared mystery that united them--they found they had congenial tastes and interests in very many directions, although they were so different in temperament.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Leslie was slight and dark in appearance, rather timid in disposition, and inclined to be shy and hesitant in manner.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading IN THE SAND The northeaster lasted three days.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It was not only their little shared mystery that united them--they found they had congenial tastes and interests in very many directions, although they were so different in temperament.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading It was not only their little shared mystery that united them--they found they had congenial tastes and interests in very many directions, although they were so different in temperament.
your usual mood
From this reading Leslie was slight and dark in appearance, rather timid in disposition, and inclined to be shy and hesitant in manner.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During this time, the two new friends came to know each other very well indeed.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading During this time, the two new friends came to know each other very well indeed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then it blew itself out, the wind shifted to the northwest, and there was beautiful sparkling weather for the rest of the week.
set up or found
From this reading It was not only their little shared mystery that united them--they found they had congenial tastes and interests in very many directions, although they were so different in temperament.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading During this time, the two new friends came to know each other very well indeed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was not only their little shared mystery that united them--they found they had congenial tastes and interests in very many directions, although they were so different in temperament.
hesitantadjectiveUS /ˈhezɪtənt/
lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
From this reading Leslie was slight and dark in appearance, rather timid in disposition, and inclined to be shy and hesitant in manner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE SAND The northeaster lasted three days.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Leslie was slight and dark in appearance, rather timid in disposition, and inclined to be shy and hesitant in manner.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading During this time, the two new friends came to know each other very well indeed.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It was not only their little shared mystery that united them--they found they had congenial tastes and interests in very many directions, although they were so different in temperament.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then it blew itself out, the wind shifted to the northwest, and there was beautiful sparkling weather for the rest of the week.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Then it blew itself out, the wind shifted to the northwest, and there was beautiful sparkling weather for the rest of the week.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading During this time, the two new friends came to know each other very well indeed.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading IN THE SAND The northeaster lasted three days.
Leslie
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From this reading Leslie was slight and dark in appearance, rather timid in disposition, and inclined to be shy and hesitant in manner.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was not only their little shared mystery that united them--they found they had congenial tastes and interests in very many directions, although they were so different in temperament.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Leslie was slight and dark in appearance, rather timid in disposition, and inclined to be shy and hesitant in manner.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It was not only their little shared mystery that united them--they found they had congenial tastes and interests in very many directions, although they were so different in temperament.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading It was not only their little shared mystery that united them--they found they had congenial tastes and interests in very many directions, although they were so different in temperament.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading During this time, the two new friends came to know each other very well indeed.
northeasternoun
a storm blowing from the northeast
From this reading IN THE SAND The northeaster lasted three days.
northwestnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/
the northwestern region of the United States
From this reading Then it blew itself out, the wind shifted to the northwest, and there was beautiful sparkling weather for the rest of the week.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not only their little shared mystery that united them--they found they had congenial tastes and interests in very many directions, although they were so different in temperament.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then it blew itself out, the wind shifted to the northwest, and there was beautiful sparkling weather for the rest of the week.
and nothing more
From this reading It was not only their little shared mystery that united them--they found they had congenial tastes and interests in very many directions, although they were so different in temperament.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading During this time, the two new friends came to know each other very well indeed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then it blew itself out, the wind shifted to the northwest, and there was beautiful sparkling weather for the rest of the week.
on the contrary
From this reading Leslie was slight and dark in appearance, rather timid in disposition, and inclined to be shy and hesitant in manner.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Then it blew itself out, the wind shifted to the northwest, and there was beautiful sparkling weather for the rest of the week.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading IN THE SAND The northeaster lasted three days.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading It was not only their little shared mystery that united them--they found they had congenial tastes and interests in very many directions, although they were so different in temperament.
shiftedverbUS /ˈʃɪftɪd/
past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading Then it blew itself out, the wind shifted to the northwest, and there was beautiful sparkling weather for the rest of the week.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading Leslie was slight and dark in appearance, rather timid in disposition, and inclined to be shy and hesitant in manner.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Leslie was slight and dark in appearance, rather timid in disposition, and inclined to be shy and hesitant in manner.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was not only their little shared mystery that united them--they found they had congenial tastes and interests in very many directions, although they were so different in temperament.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading Then it blew itself out, the wind shifted to the northwest, and there was beautiful sparkling weather for the rest of the week.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading It was not only their little shared mystery that united them--they found they had congenial tastes and interests in very many directions, although they were so different in temperament.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading It was not only their little shared mystery that united them--they found they had congenial tastes and interests in very many directions, although they were so different in temperament.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not only their little shared mystery that united them--they found they had congenial tastes and interests in very many directions, although they were so different in temperament.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE SAND The northeaster lasted three days.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was not only their little shared mystery that united them--they found they had congenial tastes and interests in very many directions, although they were so different in temperament.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was not only their little shared mystery that united them--they found they had congenial tastes and interests in very many directions, although they were so different in temperament.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then it blew itself out, the wind shifted to the northwest, and there was beautiful sparkling weather for the rest of the week.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then it blew itself out, the wind shifted to the northwest, and there was beautiful sparkling weather for the rest of the week.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not only their little shared mystery that united them--they found they had congenial tastes and interests in very many directions, although they were so different in temperament.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading During this time, the two new friends came to know each other very well indeed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading IN THE SAND The northeaster lasted three days.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During this time, the two new friends came to know each other very well indeed.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading Leslie was slight and dark in appearance, rather timid in disposition, and inclined to be shy and hesitant in manner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then it blew itself out, the wind shifted to the northwest, and there was beautiful sparkling weather for the rest of the week.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading During this time, the two new friends came to know each other very well indeed.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading It was not only their little shared mystery that united them--they found they had congenial tastes and interests in very many directions, although they were so different in temperament.
precisely as stated
From this reading During this time, the two new friends came to know each other very well indeed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then it blew itself out, the wind shifted to the northwest, and there was beautiful sparkling weather for the rest of the week.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Then it blew itself out, the wind shifted to the northwest, and there was beautiful sparkling weather for the rest of the week.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Then it blew itself out, the wind shifted to the northwest, and there was beautiful sparkling weather for the rest of the week.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading During this time, the two new friends came to know each other very well indeed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was not only their little shared mystery that united them--they found they had congenial tastes and interests in very many directions, although they were so different in temperament.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Then it blew itself out, the wind shifted to the northwest, and there was beautiful sparkling weather for the rest of the week.
