used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had gone in chase of a lot of guinea-fowl, and had disappeared in the bush, and could not be found again.
anew
From this reading He had gone in chase of a lot of guinea-fowl, and had disappeared in the bush, and could not be found again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ANECDOTES Steve and William returned home to find the rest of the party gathered in consultation.
ANECDOTESnounUS /ˈænəkdoʊts/
plural of “anecdote” — short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
From this reading ANECDOTES Steve and William returned home to find the rest of the party gathered in consultation.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading The present consultation was to arrange plans to go in search of him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Keith had strayed from his companion and guide, and could nowhere be found.
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading He had gone in chase of a lot of guinea-fowl, and had disappeared in the bush, and could not be found again.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was searched for, and shouted for, but in vain.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading He had gone in chase of a lot of guinea-fowl, and had disappeared in the bush, and could not be found again.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Keith had strayed from his companion and guide, and could nowhere be found.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading ANECDOTES Steve and William returned home to find the rest of the party gathered in consultation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Keith had strayed from his companion and guide, and could nowhere be found.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading He had gone in chase of a lot of guinea-fowl, and had disappeared in the bush, and could not be found again.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading ANECDOTES Steve and William returned home to find the rest of the party gathered in consultation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was searched for, and shouted for, but in vain.
set up or found
From this reading Keith had strayed from his companion and guide, and could nowhere be found.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Keith had strayed from his companion and guide, and could nowhere be found.
brought together in one place
From this reading ANECDOTES Steve and William returned home to find the rest of the party gathered in consultation.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The present consultation was to arrange plans to go in search of him.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He had gone in chase of a lot of guinea-fowl, and had disappeared in the bush, and could not be found again.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Keith had strayed from his companion and guide, and could nowhere be found.
guinea-fowl
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From this reading He had gone in chase of a lot of guinea-fowl, and had disappeared in the bush, and could not be found again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Keith had strayed from his companion and guide, and could nowhere be found.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had gone in chase of a lot of guinea-fowl, and had disappeared in the bush, and could not be found again.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The present consultation was to arrange plans to go in search of him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Keith had strayed from his companion and guide, and could nowhere be found.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading ANECDOTES Steve and William returned home to find the rest of the party gathered in consultation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ANECDOTES Steve and William returned home to find the rest of the party gathered in consultation.
Keith
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From this reading Keith had strayed from his companion and guide, and could nowhere be found.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading He had gone in chase of a lot of guinea-fowl, and had disappeared in the bush, and could not be found again.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had gone in chase of a lot of guinea-fowl, and had disappeared in the bush, and could not be found again.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading Keith had strayed from his companion and guide, and could nowhere be found.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANECDOTES Steve and William returned home to find the rest of the party gathered in consultation.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading ANECDOTES Steve and William returned home to find the rest of the party gathered in consultation.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading The present consultation was to arrange plans to go in search of him.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The present consultation was to arrange plans to go in search of him.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading ANECDOTES Steve and William returned home to find the rest of the party gathered in consultation.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading ANECDOTES Steve and William returned home to find the rest of the party gathered in consultation.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading The present consultation was to arrange plans to go in search of him.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading He was searched for, and shouted for, but in vain.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading He was searched for, and shouted for, but in vain.
Steve
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From this reading ANECDOTES Steve and William returned home to find the rest of the party gathered in consultation.
strayedverbUS /streɪd/
past form of “stray” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Keith had strayed from his companion and guide, and could nowhere be found.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANECDOTES Steve and William returned home to find the rest of the party gathered in consultation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ANECDOTES Steve and William returned home to find the rest of the party gathered in consultation.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading He was searched for, and shouted for, but in vain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was searched for, and shouted for, but in vain.
William
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From this reading ANECDOTES Steve and William returned home to find the rest of the party gathered in consultation.
