(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 His attention, too, was instantly diverted through his eagerness to catch the message coming all strange and jumbled by wireless.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His attention, too, was instantly diverted through his eagerness to catch the message coming all strange and jumbled by wireless.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Just as Mr. Edson told us——” he began.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading His attention, too, was instantly diverted through his eagerness to catch the message coming all strange and jumbled by wireless.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “Just as Mr. Edson told us——” he began.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Ben noted particularly the excitement of their new companion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His attention, too, was instantly diverted through his eagerness to catch the message coming all strange and jumbled by wireless.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading His attention, too, was instantly diverted through his eagerness to catch the message coming all strange and jumbled by wireless.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading His attention, too, was instantly diverted through his eagerness to catch the message coming all strange and jumbled by wireless.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Ben noted particularly the excitement of their new companion.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Tom did not take much notice of the strange conduct of the refugee.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Tom did not take much notice of the strange conduct of the refugee.
divertedadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrtɪd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading His attention, too, was instantly diverted through his eagerness to catch the message coming all strange and jumbled by wireless.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading His attention, too, was instantly diverted through his eagerness to catch the message coming all strange and jumbled by wireless.
Edson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Just as Mr. Edson told us——” he began.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Ben noted particularly the excitement of their new companion.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading He was intent on learning what further the receiver would immediately tap out.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was intent on learning what further the receiver would immediately tap out.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His attention, too, was instantly diverted through his eagerness to catch the message coming all strange and jumbled by wireless.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He was intent on learning what further the receiver would immediately tap out.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading His attention, too, was instantly diverted through his eagerness to catch the message coming all strange and jumbled by wireless.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He was intent on learning what further the receiver would immediately tap out.
jumbledadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌmbəld/
in utter disorder
From this reading His attention, too, was instantly diverted through his eagerness to catch the message coming all strange and jumbled by wireless.
and nothing more
From this reading “Just as Mr. Edson told us——” he began.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading He was intent on learning what further the receiver would immediately tap out.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading His attention, too, was instantly diverted through his eagerness to catch the message coming all strange and jumbled by wireless.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Just as Mr. Edson told us——” he began.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Tom did not take much notice of the strange conduct of the refugee.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Ben noted particularly the excitement of their new companion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Tom did not take much notice of the strange conduct of the refugee.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Ben noted particularly the excitement of their new companion.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Tom did not take much notice of the strange conduct of the refugee.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tom did not take much notice of the strange conduct of the refugee.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was intent on learning what further the receiver would immediately tap out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was intent on learning what further the receiver would immediately tap out.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Ben noted particularly the excitement of their new companion.
receivernounUS /rəˈsiːvər/
set that receives radio or tv signals
From this reading He was intent on learning what further the receiver would immediately tap out.
refugeenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒi/
an exile who flees for safety
From this reading Tom did not take much notice of the strange conduct of the refugee.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Tom did not take much notice of the strange conduct of the refugee.
carry out
From this reading Tom did not take much notice of the strange conduct of the refugee.
tapverbUS /tæp/
cut a female screw thread with a tap
From this reading He was intent on learning what further the receiver would immediately tap out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tom did not take much notice of the strange conduct of the refugee.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Ben noted particularly the excitement of their new companion.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading His attention, too, was instantly diverted through his eagerness to catch the message coming all strange and jumbled by wireless.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His attention, too, was instantly diverted through his eagerness to catch the message coming all strange and jumbled by wireless.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “Just as Mr. Edson told us——” he began.
male cat
From this reading Tom did not take much notice of the strange conduct of the refugee.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading His attention, too, was instantly diverted through his eagerness to catch the message coming all strange and jumbled by wireless.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Just as Mr. Edson told us——” he began.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was intent on learning what further the receiver would immediately tap out.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He was intent on learning what further the receiver would immediately tap out.
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading His attention, too, was instantly diverted through his eagerness to catch the message coming all strange and jumbled by wireless.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was intent on learning what further the receiver would immediately tap out.
