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From this reading His attention had been drawn to this spot thirty or forty times after he relieved Max at 1:30 o'clock, and the cause of his interest was a slight movement in the shadow, suggesting a shifting of position by an animal of considerable size.
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From this reading His attention had been drawn to this spot thirty or forty times after he relieved Max at 1:30 o'clock, and the cause of his interest was a slight movement in the shadow, suggesting a shifting of position by an animal of considerable size.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bud Shoots For nearly half an hour Bud had kept his eyes fixed almost continuously on a certain spot in the dark shadow at the edge of the thicket directly south of the tent, which faced west.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading In the dim light thus afforded, the boy sentinel was able to make out what appeared to be portions of the form of a man partly hidden in the bushes, which grew at heights varying from three feet to six or seven feet from the ground.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading In the dim light thus afforded, the boy sentinel was able to make out what appeared to be portions of the form of a man partly hidden in the bushes, which grew at heights varying from three feet to six or seven feet from the ground.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading His attention had been drawn to this spot thirty or forty times after he relieved Max at 1:30 o'clock, and the cause of his interest was a slight movement in the shadow, suggesting a shifting of position by an animal of considerable size.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Bud Shoots For nearly half an hour Bud had kept his eyes fixed almost continuously on a certain spot in the dark shadow at the edge of the thicket directly south of the tent, which faced west.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Bud Shoots For nearly half an hour Bud had kept his eyes fixed almost continuously on a certain spot in the dark shadow at the edge of the thicket directly south of the tent, which faced west.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His attention had been drawn to this spot thirty or forty times after he relieved Max at 1:30 o'clock, and the cause of his interest was a slight movement in the shadow, suggesting a shifting of position by an animal of considerable size.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading His attention had been drawn to this spot thirty or forty times after he relieved Max at 1:30 o'clock, and the cause of his interest was a slight movement in the shadow, suggesting a shifting of position by an animal of considerable size.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In the dim light thus afforded, the boy sentinel was able to make out what appeared to be portions of the form of a man partly hidden in the bushes, which grew at heights varying from three feet to six or seven feet from the ground.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading The moon was up, but not high enough to shed much light in the open area in which the tent was pitched.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bud Shoots For nearly half an hour Bud had kept his eyes fixed almost continuously on a certain spot in the dark shadow at the edge of the thicket directly south of the tent, which faced west.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading His attention had been drawn to this spot thirty or forty times after he relieved Max at 1:30 o'clock, and the cause of his interest was a slight movement in the shadow, suggesting a shifting of position by an animal of considerable size.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the dim light thus afforded, the boy sentinel was able to make out what appeared to be portions of the form of a man partly hidden in the bushes, which grew at heights varying from three feet to six or seven feet from the ground.
for the reason that
From this reading The sky was clear, and because of the deep shadows in which this spot was merged, the heavens, to Bud's eyes, were studded with myriads of gem-like brilliants.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His attention had been drawn to this spot thirty or forty times after he relieved Max at 1:30 o'clock, and the cause of his interest was a slight movement in the shadow, suggesting a shifting of position by an animal of considerable size.
a youthful male person
From this reading In the dim light thus afforded, the boy sentinel was able to make out what appeared to be portions of the form of a man partly hidden in the bushes, which grew at heights varying from three feet to six or seven feet from the ground.
brilliants
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From this reading The sky was clear, and because of the deep shadows in which this spot was merged, the heavens, to Bud's eyes, were studded with myriads of gem-like brilliants.
BudnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading Bud Shoots For nearly half an hour Bud had kept his eyes fixed almost continuously on a certain spot in the dark shadow at the edge of the thicket directly south of the tent, which faced west.
Bud'snounUS /bʌdz/
possessive form of “bud” — a partially opened flower
From this reading The sky was clear, and because of the deep shadows in which this spot was merged, the heavens, to Bud's eyes, were studded with myriads of gem-like brilliants.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading In the dim light thus afforded, the boy sentinel was able to make out what appeared to be portions of the form of a man partly hidden in the bushes, which grew at heights varying from three feet to six or seven feet from the ground.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The moon was up, but not high enough to shed much light in the open area in which the tent was pitched.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His attention had been drawn to this spot thirty or forty times after he relieved Max at 1:30 o'clock, and the cause of his interest was a slight movement in the shadow, suggesting a shifting of position by an animal of considerable size.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading His attention had been drawn to this spot thirty or forty times after he relieved Max at 1:30 o'clock, and the cause of his interest was a slight movement in the shadow, suggesting a shifting of position by an animal of considerable size.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Bud Shoots For nearly half an hour Bud had kept his eyes fixed almost continuously on a certain spot in the dark shadow at the edge of the thicket directly south of the tent, which faced west.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The sky was clear, and because of the deep shadows in which this spot was merged, the heavens, to Bud's eyes, were studded with myriads of gem-like brilliants.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His attention had been drawn to this spot thirty or forty times after he relieved Max at 1:30 o'clock, and the cause of his interest was a slight movement in the shadow, suggesting a shifting of position by an animal of considerable size.
continuouslyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəsli/
at every point
From this reading Bud Shoots For nearly half an hour Bud had kept his eyes fixed almost continuously on a certain spot in the dark shadow at the edge of the thicket directly south of the tent, which faced west.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Bud Shoots For nearly half an hour Bud had kept his eyes fixed almost continuously on a certain spot in the dark shadow at the edge of the thicket directly south of the tent, which faced west.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The sky was clear, and because of the deep shadows in which this spot was merged, the heavens, to Bud's eyes, were studded with myriads of gem-like brilliants.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading In the dim light thus afforded, the boy sentinel was able to make out what appeared to be portions of the form of a man partly hidden in the bushes, which grew at heights varying from three feet to six or seven feet from the ground.
without deviation
From this reading Bud Shoots For nearly half an hour Bud had kept his eyes fixed almost continuously on a certain spot in the dark shadow at the edge of the thicket directly south of the tent, which faced west.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading His attention had been drawn to this spot thirty or forty times after he relieved Max at 1:30 o'clock, and the cause of his interest was a slight movement in the shadow, suggesting a shifting of position by an animal of considerable size.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Bud Shoots For nearly half an hour Bud had kept his eyes fixed almost continuously on a certain spot in the dark shadow at the edge of the thicket directly south of the tent, which faced west.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The moon was up, but not high enough to shed much light in the open area in which the tent was pitched.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Bud Shoots For nearly half an hour Bud had kept his eyes fixed almost continuously on a certain spot in the dark shadow at the edge of the thicket directly south of the tent, which faced west.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading Bud Shoots For nearly half an hour Bud had kept his eyes fixed almost continuously on a certain spot in the dark shadow at the edge of the thicket directly south of the tent, which faced west.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading In the dim light thus afforded, the boy sentinel was able to make out what appeared to be portions of the form of a man partly hidden in the bushes, which grew at heights varying from three feet to six or seven feet from the ground.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Bud Shoots For nearly half an hour Bud had kept his eyes fixed almost continuously on a certain spot in the dark shadow at the edge of the thicket directly south of the tent, which faced west.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bud Shoots For nearly half an hour Bud had kept his eyes fixed almost continuously on a certain spot in the dark shadow at the edge of the thicket directly south of the tent, which faced west.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading In the dim light thus afforded, the boy sentinel was able to make out what appeared to be portions of the form of a man partly hidden in the bushes, which grew at heights varying from three feet to six or seven feet from the ground.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading His attention had been drawn to this spot thirty or forty times after he relieved Max at 1:30 o'clock, and the cause of his interest was a slight movement in the shadow, suggesting a shifting of position by an animal of considerable size.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the dim light thus afforded, the boy sentinel was able to make out what appeared to be portions of the form of a man partly hidden in the bushes, which grew at heights varying from three feet to six or seven feet from the ground.
gem-like
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From this reading The sky was clear, and because of the deep shadows in which this spot was merged, the heavens, to Bud's eyes, were studded with myriads of gem-like brilliants.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading In the dim light thus afforded, the boy sentinel was able to make out what appeared to be portions of the form of a man partly hidden in the bushes, which grew at heights varying from three feet to six or seven feet from the ground.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading In the dim light thus afforded, the boy sentinel was able to make out what appeared to be portions of the form of a man partly hidden in the bushes, which grew at heights varying from three feet to six or seven feet from the ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bud Shoots For nearly half an hour Bud had kept his eyes fixed almost continuously on a certain spot in the dark shadow at the edge of the thicket directly south of the tent, which faced west.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Bud Shoots For nearly half an hour Bud had kept his eyes fixed almost continuously on a certain spot in the dark shadow at the edge of the thicket directly south of the tent, which faced west.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His attention had been drawn to this spot thirty or forty times after he relieved Max at 1:30 o'clock, and the cause of his interest was a slight movement in the shadow, suggesting a shifting of position by an animal of considerable size.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading The sky was clear, and because of the deep shadows in which this spot was merged, the heavens, to Bud's eyes, were studded with myriads of gem-like brilliants.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading In the dim light thus afforded, the boy sentinel was able to make out what appeared to be portions of the form of a man partly hidden in the bushes, which grew at heights varying from three feet to six or seven feet from the ground.
not accessible to view
From this reading In the dim light thus afforded, the boy sentinel was able to make out what appeared to be portions of the form of a man partly hidden in the bushes, which grew at heights varying from three feet to six or seven feet from the ground.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The moon was up, but not high enough to shed much light in the open area in which the tent was pitched.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bud Shoots For nearly half an hour Bud had kept his eyes fixed almost continuously on a certain spot in the dark shadow at the edge of the thicket directly south of the tent, which faced west.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Bud Shoots For nearly half an hour Bud had kept his eyes fixed almost continuously on a certain spot in the dark shadow at the edge of the thicket directly south of the tent, which faced west.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bud Shoots For nearly half an hour Bud had kept his eyes fixed almost continuously on a certain spot in the dark shadow at the edge of the thicket directly south of the tent, which faced west.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading His attention had been drawn to this spot thirty or forty times after he relieved Max at 1:30 o'clock, and the cause of his interest was a slight movement in the shadow, suggesting a shifting of position by an animal of considerable size.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Bud Shoots For nearly half an hour Bud had kept his eyes fixed almost continuously on a certain spot in the dark shadow at the edge of the thicket directly south of the tent, which faced west.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The moon was up, but not high enough to shed much light in the open area in which the tent was pitched.
engage in
From this reading In the dim light thus afforded, the boy sentinel was able to make out what appeared to be portions of the form of a man partly hidden in the bushes, which grew at heights varying from three feet to six or seven feet from the ground.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In the dim light thus afforded, the boy sentinel was able to make out what appeared to be portions of the form of a man partly hidden in the bushes, which grew at heights varying from three feet to six or seven feet from the ground.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading His attention had been drawn to this spot thirty or forty times after he relieved Max at 1:30 o'clock, and the cause of his interest was a slight movement in the shadow, suggesting a shifting of position by an animal of considerable size.
mergedadjectiveUS /mɜːrdʒd/
formed or united into a whole
From this reading The sky was clear, and because of the deep shadows in which this spot was merged, the heavens, to Bud's eyes, were studded with myriads of gem-like brilliants.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The moon was up, but not high enough to shed much light in the open area in which the tent was pitched.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading His attention had been drawn to this spot thirty or forty times after he relieved Max at 1:30 o'clock, and the cause of his interest was a slight movement in the shadow, suggesting a shifting of position by an animal of considerable size.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The moon was up, but not high enough to shed much light in the open area in which the tent was pitched.
myriads
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From this reading The sky was clear, and because of the deep shadows in which this spot was merged, the heavens, to Bud's eyes, were studded with myriads of gem-like brilliants.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Bud Shoots For nearly half an hour Bud had kept his eyes fixed almost continuously on a certain spot in the dark shadow at the edge of the thicket directly south of the tent, which faced west.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The moon was up, but not high enough to shed much light in the open area in which the tent was pitched.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading His attention had been drawn to this spot thirty or forty times after he relieved Max at 1:30 o'clock, and the cause of his interest was a slight movement in the shadow, suggesting a shifting of position by an animal of considerable size.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bud Shoots For nearly half an hour Bud had kept his eyes fixed almost continuously on a certain spot in the dark shadow at the edge of the thicket directly south of the tent, which faced west.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bud Shoots For nearly half an hour Bud had kept his eyes fixed almost continuously on a certain spot in the dark shadow at the edge of the thicket directly south of the tent, which faced west.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The moon was up, but not high enough to shed much light in the open area in which the tent was pitched.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His attention had been drawn to this spot thirty or forty times after he relieved Max at 1:30 o'clock, and the cause of his interest was a slight movement in the shadow, suggesting a shifting of position by an animal of considerable size.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the dim light thus afforded, the boy sentinel was able to make out what appeared to be portions of the form of a man partly hidden in the bushes, which grew at heights varying from three feet to six or seven feet from the ground.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading In the dim light thus afforded, the boy sentinel was able to make out what appeared to be portions of the form of a man partly hidden in the bushes, which grew at heights varying from three feet to six or seven feet from the ground.
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading The moon was up, but not high enough to shed much light in the open area in which the tent was pitched.
portionsnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In the dim light thus afforded, the boy sentinel was able to make out what appeared to be portions of the form of a man partly hidden in the bushes, which grew at heights varying from three feet to six or seven feet from the ground.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading His attention had been drawn to this spot thirty or forty times after he relieved Max at 1:30 o'clock, and the cause of his interest was a slight movement in the shadow, suggesting a shifting of position by an animal of considerable size.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading His attention had been drawn to this spot thirty or forty times after he relieved Max at 1:30 o'clock, and the cause of his interest was a slight movement in the shadow, suggesting a shifting of position by an animal of considerable size.
sentinelnounUS /ˈsentənəl/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading In the dim light thus afforded, the boy sentinel was able to make out what appeared to be portions of the form of a man partly hidden in the bushes, which grew at heights varying from three feet to six or seven feet from the ground.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading In the dim light thus afforded, the boy sentinel was able to make out what appeared to be portions of the form of a man partly hidden in the bushes, which grew at heights varying from three feet to six or seven feet from the ground.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Bud Shoots For nearly half an hour Bud had kept his eyes fixed almost continuously on a certain spot in the dark shadow at the edge of the thicket directly south of the tent, which faced west.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading The sky was clear, and because of the deep shadows in which this spot was merged, the heavens, to Bud's eyes, were studded with myriads of gem-like brilliants.
get rid of
From this reading The moon was up, but not high enough to shed much light in the open area in which the tent was pitched.
shiftingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪftɪŋ/
continuously varying
From this reading His attention had been drawn to this spot thirty or forty times after he relieved Max at 1:30 o'clock, and the cause of his interest was a slight movement in the shadow, suggesting a shifting of position by an animal of considerable size.
ShootsnounUS /ʃuːts/
plural of “shoot” — a new branch
From this reading Bud Shoots For nearly half an hour Bud had kept his eyes fixed almost continuously on a certain spot in the dark shadow at the edge of the thicket directly south of the tent, which faced west.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading In the dim light thus afforded, the boy sentinel was able to make out what appeared to be portions of the form of a man partly hidden in the bushes, which grew at heights varying from three feet to six or seven feet from the ground.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading His attention had been drawn to this spot thirty or forty times after he relieved Max at 1:30 o'clock, and the cause of his interest was a slight movement in the shadow, suggesting a shifting of position by an animal of considerable size.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The sky was clear, and because of the deep shadows in which this spot was merged, the heavens, to Bud's eyes, were studded with myriads of gem-like brilliants.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading His attention had been drawn to this spot thirty or forty times after he relieved Max at 1:30 o'clock, and the cause of his interest was a slight movement in the shadow, suggesting a shifting of position by an animal of considerable size.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Bud Shoots For nearly half an hour Bud had kept his eyes fixed almost continuously on a certain spot in the dark shadow at the edge of the thicket directly south of the tent, which faced west.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Bud Shoots For nearly half an hour Bud had kept his eyes fixed almost continuously on a certain spot in the dark shadow at the edge of the thicket directly south of the tent, which faced west.
studdedadjectiveUS /ˈstʌdɪd/
dotted or adorned with or as with studs or nailheads; usually used in combination
From this reading The sky was clear, and because of the deep shadows in which this spot was merged, the heavens, to Bud's eyes, were studded with myriads of gem-like brilliants.
suggestingverbUS /səˈdʒestɪŋ/
-ing form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading His attention had been drawn to this spot thirty or forty times after he relieved Max at 1:30 o'clock, and the cause of his interest was a slight movement in the shadow, suggesting a shifting of position by an animal of considerable size.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Bud Shoots For nearly half an hour Bud had kept his eyes fixed almost continuously on a certain spot in the dark shadow at the edge of the thicket directly south of the tent, which faced west.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bud Shoots For nearly half an hour Bud had kept his eyes fixed almost continuously on a certain spot in the dark shadow at the edge of the thicket directly south of the tent, which faced west.
thicketnounUS /ˈθɪkɪt/
a dense growth of bushes
From this reading Bud Shoots For nearly half an hour Bud had kept his eyes fixed almost continuously on a certain spot in the dark shadow at the edge of the thicket directly south of the tent, which faced west.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading His attention had been drawn to this spot thirty or forty times after he relieved Max at 1:30 o'clock, and the cause of his interest was a slight movement in the shadow, suggesting a shifting of position by an animal of considerable size.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His attention had been drawn to this spot thirty or forty times after he relieved Max at 1:30 o'clock, and the cause of his interest was a slight movement in the shadow, suggesting a shifting of position by an animal of considerable size.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In the dim light thus afforded, the boy sentinel was able to make out what appeared to be portions of the form of a man partly hidden in the bushes, which grew at heights varying from three feet to six or seven feet from the ground.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading In the dim light thus afforded, the boy sentinel was able to make out what appeared to be portions of the form of a man partly hidden in the bushes, which grew at heights varying from three feet to six or seven feet from the ground.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading His attention had been drawn to this spot thirty or forty times after he relieved Max at 1:30 o'clock, and the cause of his interest was a slight movement in the shadow, suggesting a shifting of position by an animal of considerable size.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His attention had been drawn to this spot thirty or forty times after he relieved Max at 1:30 o'clock, and the cause of his interest was a slight movement in the shadow, suggesting a shifting of position by an animal of considerable size.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The moon was up, but not high enough to shed much light in the open area in which the tent was pitched.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading In the dim light thus afforded, the boy sentinel was able to make out what appeared to be portions of the form of a man partly hidden in the bushes, which grew at heights varying from three feet to six or seven feet from the ground.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His attention had been drawn to this spot thirty or forty times after he relieved Max at 1:30 o'clock, and the cause of his interest was a slight movement in the shadow, suggesting a shifting of position by an animal of considerable size.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The sky was clear, and because of the deep shadows in which this spot was merged, the heavens, to Bud's eyes, were studded with myriads of gem-like brilliants.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Bud Shoots For nearly half an hour Bud had kept his eyes fixed almost continuously on a certain spot in the dark shadow at the edge of the thicket directly south of the tent, which faced west.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In the dim light thus afforded, the boy sentinel was able to make out what appeared to be portions of the form of a man partly hidden in the bushes, which grew at heights varying from three feet to six or seven feet from the ground.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Bud Shoots For nearly half an hour Bud had kept his eyes fixed almost continuously on a certain spot in the dark shadow at the edge of the thicket directly south of the tent, which faced west.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The sky was clear, and because of the deep shadows in which this spot was merged, the heavens, to Bud's eyes, were studded with myriads of gem-like brilliants.
