Eavesdrop v. i. To stand under the eaves, near a window or at the door, of a house, to listen and learn what is said within doors; hence, to listen secretly to what is said in private. "To eavesdrop in disguises."
... not meant to eavesdrop, to listen to words not meant for his hearing. But he had worn the common footgear of yachtsmen, a pair of rubber-soled canvas shoes, and so had come to the verandah end unseen and noiselessly. He was arrested there by the sight of two people and ... — Burned Bridges • Bertrand W. Sinclair
... only one who had secret cares. Sara Ray was beginning to feel worried over her looks. I heard her and Cecily talking over their troubles one evening while I was weeding the onion bed and they were behind the hedge knitting lace. I did not mean to eavesdrop. I supposed they knew I was there until Cecily overwhelmed me with ... — The Golden Road • Lucy Maud Montgomery
... noted the quiet tone used by the girl. He felt ashamed to eavesdrop. But he was torn with curiosity to ... — El Diablo • Brayton Norton
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