used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TROUBLE WITH SRU When he came to the fishing ground next morning, he kept a keen lookout for any alteration in Sru.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He asked Sru where she was, and Sru cast his yellow-whited eyes about as if in search of her.
alterationnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃən/
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading THE TROUBLE WITH SRU When he came to the fishing ground next morning, he kept a keen lookout for any alteration in Sru.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sru, however, seemed just the same, and the hands were working as usual.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE TROUBLE WITH SRU When he came to the fishing ground next morning, he kept a keen lookout for any alteration in Sru.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sru, however, seemed just the same, and the hands were working as usual.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He asked Sru where she was, and Sru cast his yellow-whited eyes about as if in search of her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He opined she might be somewhere in the grove that lay to the right of the camping place, and indicated the place with his hand.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Timau, wholly recovered now, was working with them, but there was no sign of Isbel.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE TROUBLE WITH SRU When he came to the fishing ground next morning, he kept a keen lookout for any alteration in Sru.
campingnounUS /ˈkæmpɪŋ/
the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
From this reading He opined she might be somewhere in the grove that lay to the right of the camping place, and indicated the place with his hand.
put or send forth
From this reading He asked Sru where she was, and Sru cast his yellow-whited eyes about as if in search of her.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He asked Sru where she was, and Sru cast his yellow-whited eyes about as if in search of her.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading THE TROUBLE WITH SRU When he came to the fishing ground next morning, he kept a keen lookout for any alteration in Sru.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE TROUBLE WITH SRU When he came to the fishing ground next morning, he kept a keen lookout for any alteration in Sru.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading THE TROUBLE WITH SRU When he came to the fishing ground next morning, he kept a keen lookout for any alteration in Sru.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading He opined she might be somewhere in the grove that lay to the right of the camping place, and indicated the place with his hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He opined she might be somewhere in the grove that lay to the right of the camping place, and indicated the place with his hand.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Sru, however, seemed just the same, and the hands were working as usual.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE TROUBLE WITH SRU When he came to the fishing ground next morning, he kept a keen lookout for any alteration in Sru.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He asked Sru where she was, and Sru cast his yellow-whited eyes about as if in search of her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He asked Sru where she was, and Sru cast his yellow-whited eyes about as if in search of her.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Sru, however, seemed just the same, and the hands were working as usual.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He asked Sru where she was, and Sru cast his yellow-whited eyes about as if in search of her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TROUBLE WITH SRU When he came to the fishing ground next morning, he kept a keen lookout for any alteration in Sru.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading He opined she might be somewhere in the grove that lay to the right of the camping place, and indicated the place with his hand.
Isbel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Timau, wholly recovered now, was working with them, but there was no sign of Isbel.
and nothing more
From this reading Sru, however, seemed just the same, and the hands were working as usual.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading THE TROUBLE WITH SRU When he came to the fishing ground next morning, he kept a keen lookout for any alteration in Sru.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading THE TROUBLE WITH SRU When he came to the fishing ground next morning, he kept a keen lookout for any alteration in Sru.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He opined she might be somewhere in the grove that lay to the right of the camping place, and indicated the place with his hand.
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading THE TROUBLE WITH SRU When he came to the fishing ground next morning, he kept a keen lookout for any alteration in Sru.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He opined she might be somewhere in the grove that lay to the right of the camping place, and indicated the place with his hand.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE TROUBLE WITH SRU When he came to the fishing ground next morning, he kept a keen lookout for any alteration in Sru.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE TROUBLE WITH SRU When he came to the fishing ground next morning, he kept a keen lookout for any alteration in Sru.
not any; not one
From this reading Timau, wholly recovered now, was working with them, but there was no sign of Isbel.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Timau, wholly recovered now, was working with them, but there was no sign of Isbel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Timau, wholly recovered now, was working with them, but there was no sign of Isbel.
opinedverbUS /oʊˈpaɪnd/
past form of “opine” — express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation
From this reading He opined she might be somewhere in the grove that lay to the right of the camping place, and indicated the place with his hand.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He opined she might be somewhere in the grove that lay to the right of the camping place, and indicated the place with his hand.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Timau, wholly recovered now, was working with them, but there was no sign of Isbel.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He opined she might be somewhere in the grove that lay to the right of the camping place, and indicated the place with his hand.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Sru, however, seemed just the same, and the hands were working as usual.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading He asked Sru where she was, and Sru cast his yellow-whited eyes about as if in search of her.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Sru, however, seemed just the same, and the hands were working as usual.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He asked Sru where she was, and Sru cast his yellow-whited eyes about as if in search of her.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Timau, wholly recovered now, was working with them, but there was no sign of Isbel.
in or at or to some place
From this reading He opined she might be somewhere in the grove that lay to the right of the camping place, and indicated the place with his hand.
SRU
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE TROUBLE WITH SRU When he came to the fishing ground next morning, he kept a keen lookout for any alteration in Sru.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He opined she might be somewhere in the grove that lay to the right of the camping place, and indicated the place with his hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TROUBLE WITH SRU When he came to the fishing ground next morning, he kept a keen lookout for any alteration in Sru.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Timau, wholly recovered now, was working with them, but there was no sign of Isbel.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Timau, wholly recovered now, was working with them, but there was no sign of Isbel.
Timau
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Timau, wholly recovered now, was working with them, but there was no sign of Isbel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TROUBLE WITH SRU When he came to the fishing ground next morning, he kept a keen lookout for any alteration in Sru.
a source of difficulty
From this reading THE TROUBLE WITH SRU When he came to the fishing ground next morning, he kept a keen lookout for any alteration in Sru.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Sru, however, seemed just the same, and the hands were working as usual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Timau, wholly recovered now, was working with them, but there was no sign of Isbel.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sru, however, seemed just the same, and the hands were working as usual.
at the time that
From this reading THE TROUBLE WITH SRU When he came to the fishing ground next morning, he kept a keen lookout for any alteration in Sru.
in or at the place that
From this reading He asked Sru where she was, and Sru cast his yellow-whited eyes about as if in search of her.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Timau, wholly recovered now, was working with them, but there was no sign of Isbel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE TROUBLE WITH SRU When he came to the fishing ground next morning, he kept a keen lookout for any alteration in Sru.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Sru, however, seemed just the same, and the hands were working as usual.
yellow-whited
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He asked Sru where she was, and Sru cast his yellow-whited eyes about as if in search of her.
