used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And does he think I am a fish, that he tries to catch me in a net?”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But, somehow, he felt that he was in danger, and, with one more glance back over his shoulder, seeing the man with the net on the long pole still running after him, Don ran also――and faster than ever.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading DON’S NEW FRIEND Poor Don did not know what to make of all this.
in addition
From this reading But, somehow, he felt that he was in danger, and, with one more glance back over his shoulder, seeing the man with the net on the long pole still running after him, Don ran also――and faster than ever.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading And does he think I am a fish, that he tries to catch me in a net?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But, somehow, he felt that he was in danger, and, with one more glance back over his shoulder, seeing the man with the net on the long pole still running after him, Don ran also――and faster than ever.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But, somehow, he felt that he was in danger, and, with one more glance back over his shoulder, seeing the man with the net on the long pole still running after him, Don ran also――and faster than ever.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, somehow, he felt that he was in danger, and, with one more glance back over his shoulder, seeing the man with the net on the long pole still running after him, Don ran also――and faster than ever.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading And does he think I am a fish, that he tries to catch me in a net?”
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading “I wonder what makes that man chase me?
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading But, somehow, he felt that he was in danger, and, with one more glance back over his shoulder, seeing the man with the net on the long pole still running after him, Don ran also――and faster than ever.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading DON’S NEW FRIEND Poor Don did not know what to make of all this.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And does he think I am a fish, that he tries to catch me in a net?”
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading DON’S NEW FRIEND Poor Don did not know what to make of all this.
DON'SnounUS /dɑːnz/
possessive form of “don” — a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading DON’S NEW FRIEND Poor Don did not know what to make of all this.
at any time
From this reading But, somehow, he felt that he was in danger, and, with one more glance back over his shoulder, seeing the man with the net on the long pole still running after him, Don ran also――and faster than ever.
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading But, somehow, he felt that he was in danger, and, with one more glance back over his shoulder, seeing the man with the net on the long pole still running after him, Don ran also――and faster than ever.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But, somehow, he felt that he was in danger, and, with one more glance back over his shoulder, seeing the man with the net on the long pole still running after him, Don ran also――and faster than ever.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading And does he think I am a fish, that he tries to catch me in a net?”
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading DON’S NEW FRIEND Poor Don did not know what to make of all this.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading But, somehow, he felt that he was in danger, and, with one more glance back over his shoulder, seeing the man with the net on the long pole still running after him, Don ran also――and faster than ever.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But, somehow, he felt that he was in danger, and, with one more glance back over his shoulder, seeing the man with the net on the long pole still running after him, Don ran also――and faster than ever.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But, somehow, he felt that he was in danger, and, with one more glance back over his shoulder, seeing the man with the net on the long pole still running after him, Don ran also――and faster than ever.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But, somehow, he felt that he was in danger, and, with one more glance back over his shoulder, seeing the man with the net on the long pole still running after him, Don ran also――and faster than ever.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I wonder what makes that man chase me?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But, somehow, he felt that he was in danger, and, with one more glance back over his shoulder, seeing the man with the net on the long pole still running after him, Don ran also――and faster than ever.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This is queer,” thought Don.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading DON’S NEW FRIEND Poor Don did not know what to make of all this.
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, somehow, he felt that he was in danger, and, with one more glance back over his shoulder, seeing the man with the net on the long pole still running after him, Don ran also――and faster than ever.
engage in
From this reading DON’S NEW FRIEND Poor Don did not know what to make of all this.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading “I wonder what makes that man chase me?
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But, somehow, he felt that he was in danger, and, with one more glance back over his shoulder, seeing the man with the net on the long pole still running after him, Don ran also――and faster than ever.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I wonder what makes that man chase me?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But, somehow, he felt that he was in danger, and, with one more glance back over his shoulder, seeing the man with the net on the long pole still running after him, Don ran also――and faster than ever.
netnounUS /net/
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading But, somehow, he felt that he was in danger, and, with one more glance back over his shoulder, seeing the man with the net on the long pole still running after him, Don ran also――and faster than ever.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading DON’S NEW FRIEND Poor Don did not know what to make of all this.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading DON’S NEW FRIEND Poor Don did not know what to make of all this.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DON’S NEW FRIEND Poor Don did not know what to make of all this.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But, somehow, he felt that he was in danger, and, with one more glance back over his shoulder, seeing the man with the net on the long pole still running after him, Don ran also――and faster than ever.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But, somehow, he felt that he was in danger, and, with one more glance back over his shoulder, seeing the man with the net on the long pole still running after him, Don ran also――and faster than ever.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But, somehow, he felt that he was in danger, and, with one more glance back over his shoulder, seeing the man with the net on the long pole still running after him, Don ran also――and faster than ever.
polenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading But, somehow, he felt that he was in danger, and, with one more glance back over his shoulder, seeing the man with the net on the long pole still running after him, Don ran also――and faster than ever.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading DON’S NEW FRIEND Poor Don did not know what to make of all this.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading “This is queer,” thought Don.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading But, somehow, he felt that he was in danger, and, with one more glance back over his shoulder, seeing the man with the net on the long pole still running after him, Don ran also――and faster than ever.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading But, somehow, he felt that he was in danger, and, with one more glance back over his shoulder, seeing the man with the net on the long pole still running after him, Don ran also――and faster than ever.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading But, somehow, he felt that he was in danger, and, with one more glance back over his shoulder, seeing the man with the net on the long pole still running after him, Don ran also――and faster than ever.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading But, somehow, he felt that he was in danger, and, with one more glance back over his shoulder, seeing the man with the net on the long pole still running after him, Don ran also――and faster than ever.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading But, somehow, he felt that he was in danger, and, with one more glance back over his shoulder, seeing the man with the net on the long pole still running after him, Don ran also――and faster than ever.
not in physical motion
From this reading But, somehow, he felt that he was in danger, and, with one more glance back over his shoulder, seeing the man with the net on the long pole still running after him, Don ran also――and faster than ever.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But, somehow, he felt that he was in danger, and, with one more glance back over his shoulder, seeing the man with the net on the long pole still running after him, Don ran also――and faster than ever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But, somehow, he felt that he was in danger, and, with one more glance back over his shoulder, seeing the man with the net on the long pole still running after him, Don ran also――and faster than ever.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But, somehow, he felt that he was in danger, and, with one more glance back over his shoulder, seeing the man with the net on the long pole still running after him, Don ran also――and faster than ever.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading And does he think I am a fish, that he tries to catch me in a net?”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading DON’S NEW FRIEND Poor Don did not know what to make of all this.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “This is queer,” thought Don.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DON’S NEW FRIEND Poor Don did not know what to make of all this.
triesnounUS /traɪz/
plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading And does he think I am a fish, that he tries to catch me in a net?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But, somehow, he felt that he was in danger, and, with one more glance back over his shoulder, seeing the man with the net on the long pole still running after him, Don ran also――and faster than ever.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading DON’S NEW FRIEND Poor Don did not know what to make of all this.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But, somehow, he felt that he was in danger, and, with one more glance back over his shoulder, seeing the man with the net on the long pole still running after him, Don ran also――and faster than ever.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading “I wonder what makes that man chase me?
