2001, w:Rev. W. Awdry|Rev. W. Awdry, Thomas the tank engine collection : a unique collection of stories from the railway series - p. 177 - Egmont Books, Limited, Aug 15, 2001
To look, especially while trying not to be seen or noticed.
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And it was while all were passionately intent upon the pleasing and snake-like progress of their uncle that a young girl in furs, ascending the stairs two at a time, peeped perfunctorily into the nursery as she passed the hallway—and halted amazed.
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To begin to appear; to look forth from concealment; to make the first appearance.
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When flowers first peeped, and trees did blossoms bear.