matters of personal concern
From this reading It was clear that Jack valued Leslie's opinion on affairs at least.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading MORE DISCOVERY There was early rising at the Eyrie on the morning after they had shared their supper with the new camper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jack arrived from Steeple Rocks even before the men who were to help Dalton, and wore his working clothes.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He reported that Peggy was up, expecting the girls at any time, but he drew Leslie aside, as he sometimes did, to tell her the developments at Steeple Rocks.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Jack arrived from Steeple Rocks even before the men who were to help Dalton, and wore his working clothes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He reported that Peggy was up, expecting the girls at any time, but he drew Leslie aside, as he sometimes did, to tell her the developments at Steeple Rocks.
on or to one side
From this reading He reported that Peggy was up, expecting the girls at any time, but he drew Leslie aside, as he sometimes did, to tell her the developments at Steeple Rocks.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MORE DISCOVERY There was early rising at the Eyrie on the morning after they had shared their supper with the new camper.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Jack arrived from Steeple Rocks even before the men who were to help Dalton, and wore his working clothes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He reported that Peggy was up, expecting the girls at any time, but he drew Leslie aside, as he sometimes did, to tell her the developments at Steeple Rocks.
campernounUS /ˈkæmpər/
someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation
From this reading MORE DISCOVERY There was early rising at the Eyrie on the morning after they had shared their supper with the new camper.
rid of obstructions
From this reading It was clear that Jack valued Leslie's opinion on affairs at least.
clothing in general
From this reading Jack arrived from Steeple Rocks even before the men who were to help Dalton, and wore his working clothes.
DaltonnounUS /ˈdɔːltən/
English chemist and physicist who formulated atomic theory and the law of partial pressures; gave the first description of red-green color blindness (1766-1844)
From this reading Jack arrived from Steeple Rocks even before the men who were to help Dalton, and wore his working clothes.
developmentsnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənts/
plural of “development” — act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading He reported that Peggy was up, expecting the girls at any time, but he drew Leslie aside, as he sometimes did, to tell her the developments at Steeple Rocks.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He reported that Peggy was up, expecting the girls at any time, but he drew Leslie aside, as he sometimes did, to tell her the developments at Steeple Rocks.
the act of discovering something
From this reading MORE DISCOVERY There was early rising at the Eyrie on the morning after they had shared their supper with the new camper.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading He reported that Peggy was up, expecting the girls at any time, but he drew Leslie aside, as he sometimes did, to tell her the developments at Steeple Rocks.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading MORE DISCOVERY There was early rising at the Eyrie on the morning after they had shared their supper with the new camper.
divisible by two
From this reading Jack arrived from Steeple Rocks even before the men who were to help Dalton, and wore his working clothes.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading He reported that Peggy was up, expecting the girls at any time, but he drew Leslie aside, as he sometimes did, to tell her the developments at Steeple Rocks.
EyrienounUS /ˈeri/
the lofty nest of a bird of prey (such as a hawk or eagle)
From this reading MORE DISCOVERY There was early rising at the Eyrie on the morning after they had shared their supper with the new camper.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Leslie was glad that Sarita was still getting ready, for Sarita was inclined to tease her over Jack's preference.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jack arrived from Steeple Rocks even before the men who were to help Dalton, and wore his working clothes.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Leslie was glad that Sarita was still getting ready, for Sarita was inclined to tease her over Jack's preference.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading He reported that Peggy was up, expecting the girls at any time, but he drew Leslie aside, as he sometimes did, to tell her the developments at Steeple Rocks.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Leslie was glad that Sarita was still getting ready, for Sarita was inclined to tease her over Jack's preference.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MORE DISCOVERY There was early rising at the Eyrie on the morning after they had shared their supper with the new camper.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He reported that Peggy was up, expecting the girls at any time, but he drew Leslie aside, as he sometimes did, to tell her the developments at Steeple Rocks.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Jack arrived from Steeple Rocks even before the men who were to help Dalton, and wore his working clothes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He reported that Peggy was up, expecting the girls at any time, but he drew Leslie aside, as he sometimes did, to tell her the developments at Steeple Rocks.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jack arrived from Steeple Rocks even before the men who were to help Dalton, and wore his working clothes.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Leslie was glad that Sarita was still getting ready, for Sarita was inclined to tease her over Jack's preference.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was clear that Jack valued Leslie's opinion on affairs at least.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack arrived from Steeple Rocks even before the men who were to help Dalton, and wore his working clothes.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading Leslie was glad that Sarita was still getting ready, for Sarita was inclined to tease her over Jack's preference.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was clear that Jack valued Leslie's opinion on affairs at least.
Leslie
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From this reading He reported that Peggy was up, expecting the girls at any time, but he drew Leslie aside, as he sometimes did, to tell her the developments at Steeple Rocks.
Leslie's
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From this reading It was clear that Jack valued Leslie's opinion on affairs at least.
the force of workers available
From this reading Jack arrived from Steeple Rocks even before the men who were to help Dalton, and wore his working clothes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MORE DISCOVERY There was early rising at the Eyrie on the morning after they had shared their supper with the new camper.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading MORE DISCOVERY There was early rising at the Eyrie on the morning after they had shared their supper with the new camper.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading MORE DISCOVERY There was early rising at the Eyrie on the morning after they had shared their supper with the new camper.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MORE DISCOVERY There was early rising at the Eyrie on the morning after they had shared their supper with the new camper.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading It was clear that Jack valued Leslie's opinion on affairs at least.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Leslie was glad that Sarita was still getting ready, for Sarita was inclined to tease her over Jack's preference.
Peggy
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From this reading He reported that Peggy was up, expecting the girls at any time, but he drew Leslie aside, as he sometimes did, to tell her the developments at Steeple Rocks.
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading Leslie was glad that Sarita was still getting ready, for Sarita was inclined to tease her over Jack's preference.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Leslie was glad that Sarita was still getting ready, for Sarita was inclined to tease her over Jack's preference.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading He reported that Peggy was up, expecting the girls at any time, but he drew Leslie aside, as he sometimes did, to tell her the developments at Steeple Rocks.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading MORE DISCOVERY There was early rising at the Eyrie on the morning after they had shared their supper with the new camper.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Jack arrived from Steeple Rocks even before the men who were to help Dalton, and wore his working clothes.
Sarita
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From this reading Leslie was glad that Sarita was still getting ready, for Sarita was inclined to tease her over Jack's preference.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading MORE DISCOVERY There was early rising at the Eyrie on the morning after they had shared their supper with the new camper.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading He reported that Peggy was up, expecting the girls at any time, but he drew Leslie aside, as he sometimes did, to tell her the developments at Steeple Rocks.
SteeplenounUS /ˈstiːpəl/
a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top
From this reading Jack arrived from Steeple Rocks even before the men who were to help Dalton, and wore his working clothes.
not in physical motion
From this reading Leslie was glad that Sarita was still getting ready, for Sarita was inclined to tease her over Jack's preference.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading MORE DISCOVERY There was early rising at the Eyrie on the morning after they had shared their supper with the new camper.
teaseverbUS /tiːz/
annoy persistently
From this reading Leslie was glad that Sarita was still getting ready, for Sarita was inclined to tease her over Jack's preference.
express in words
From this reading He reported that Peggy was up, expecting the girls at any time, but he drew Leslie aside, as he sometimes did, to tell her the developments at Steeple Rocks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He reported that Peggy was up, expecting the girls at any time, but he drew Leslie aside, as he sometimes did, to tell her the developments at Steeple Rocks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MORE DISCOVERY There was early rising at the Eyrie on the morning after they had shared their supper with the new camper.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading MORE DISCOVERY There was early rising at the Eyrie on the morning after they had shared their supper with the new camper.
in or at that place or location
From this reading MORE DISCOVERY There was early rising at the Eyrie on the morning after they had shared their supper with the new camper.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MORE DISCOVERY There was early rising at the Eyrie on the morning after they had shared their supper with the new camper.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He reported that Peggy was up, expecting the girls at any time, but he drew Leslie aside, as he sometimes did, to tell her the developments at Steeple Rocks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jack arrived from Steeple Rocks even before the men who were to help Dalton, and wore his working clothes.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He reported that Peggy was up, expecting the girls at any time, but he drew Leslie aside, as he sometimes did, to tell her the developments at Steeple Rocks.
valuedadjectiveUS /ˈvæljuːd/
(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind
From this reading It was clear that Jack valued Leslie's opinion on affairs at least.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MORE DISCOVERY There was early rising at the Eyrie on the morning after they had shared their supper with the new camper.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Jack arrived from Steeple Rocks even before the men who were to help Dalton, and wore his working clothes.
which person or people
From this reading Jack arrived from Steeple Rocks even before the men who were to help Dalton, and wore his working clothes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MORE DISCOVERY There was early rising at the Eyrie on the morning after they had shared their supper with the new camper.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Jack arrived from Steeple Rocks even before the men who were to help Dalton, and wore his working clothes.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Jack arrived from Steeple Rocks even before the men who were to help Dalton, and wore his working clothes.
