used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a curious circumstance, therefore, that they did not keep side by side, but almost from the start drew apart, a fact which escaped Sam’s notice for a little.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Then, pulling up, he peered eagerly about him.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was a curious circumstance, therefore, that they did not keep side by side, but almost from the start drew apart, a fact which escaped Sam’s notice for a little.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Sam and the Shark plunged into the brush, it was with full belief that they were close upon the trail of the fugitive.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading It was a curious circumstance, therefore, that they did not keep side by side, but almost from the start drew apart, a fact which escaped Sam’s notice for a little.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So intent was he on the pursuit that he failed to observe that the Shark was no longer at his elbow; and discovery of this was delayed until he became aware that the sounds by which he had tried to guide his course had died away.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading So intent was he on the pursuit that he failed to observe that the Shark was no longer at his elbow; and discovery of this was delayed until he became aware that the sounds by which he had tried to guide his course had died away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading So intent was he on the pursuit that he failed to observe that the Shark was no longer at his elbow; and discovery of this was delayed until he became aware that the sounds by which he had tried to guide his course had died away.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading So intent was he on the pursuit that he failed to observe that the Shark was no longer at his elbow; and discovery of this was delayed until he became aware that the sounds by which he had tried to guide his course had died away.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading When Sam and the Shark plunged into the brush, it was with full belief that they were close upon the trail of the fugitive.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading When Sam and the Shark plunged into the brush, it was with full belief that they were close upon the trail of the fugitive.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a curious circumstance, therefore, that they did not keep side by side, but almost from the start drew apart, a fact which escaped Sam’s notice for a little.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was a curious circumstance, therefore, that they did not keep side by side, but almost from the start drew apart, a fact which escaped Sam’s notice for a little.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading It was a curious circumstance, therefore, that they did not keep side by side, but almost from the start drew apart, a fact which escaped Sam’s notice for a little.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading When Sam and the Shark plunged into the brush, it was with full belief that they were close upon the trail of the fugitive.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading So intent was he on the pursuit that he failed to observe that the Shark was no longer at his elbow; and discovery of this was delayed until he became aware that the sounds by which he had tried to guide his course had died away.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It was a curious circumstance, therefore, that they did not keep side by side, but almost from the start drew apart, a fact which escaped Sam’s notice for a little.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading So intent was he on the pursuit that he failed to observe that the Shark was no longer at his elbow; and discovery of this was delayed until he became aware that the sounds by which he had tried to guide his course had died away.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was a curious circumstance, therefore, that they did not keep side by side, but almost from the start drew apart, a fact which escaped Sam’s notice for a little.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading So intent was he on the pursuit that he failed to observe that the Shark was no longer at his elbow; and discovery of this was delayed until he became aware that the sounds by which he had tried to guide his course had died away.
the act of discovering something
From this reading So intent was he on the pursuit that he failed to observe that the Shark was no longer at his elbow; and discovery of this was delayed until he became aware that the sounds by which he had tried to guide his course had died away.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading It was a curious circumstance, therefore, that they did not keep side by side, but almost from the start drew apart, a fact which escaped Sam’s notice for a little.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Supposedly, too, each had heard the same sounds.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Then, pulling up, he peered eagerly about him.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading So intent was he on the pursuit that he failed to observe that the Shark was no longer at his elbow; and discovery of this was delayed until he became aware that the sounds by which he had tried to guide his course had died away.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading It was a curious circumstance, therefore, that they did not keep side by side, but almost from the start drew apart, a fact which escaped Sam’s notice for a little.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It was a curious circumstance, therefore, that they did not keep side by side, but almost from the start drew apart, a fact which escaped Sam’s notice for a little.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading So intent was he on the pursuit that he failed to observe that the Shark was no longer at his elbow; and discovery of this was delayed until he became aware that the sounds by which he had tried to guide his course had died away.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a curious circumstance, therefore, that they did not keep side by side, but almost from the start drew apart, a fact which escaped Sam’s notice for a little.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was a curious circumstance, therefore, that they did not keep side by side, but almost from the start drew apart, a fact which escaped Sam’s notice for a little.
fugitivenounUS /ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/
someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading When Sam and the Shark plunged into the brush, it was with full belief that they were close upon the trail of the fugitive.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading When Sam and the Shark plunged into the brush, it was with full belief that they were close upon the trail of the fugitive.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading So intent was he on the pursuit that he failed to observe that the Shark was no longer at his elbow; and discovery of this was delayed until he became aware that the sounds by which he had tried to guide his course had died away.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Supposedly, too, each had heard the same sounds.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So intent was he on the pursuit that he failed to observe that the Shark was no longer at his elbow; and discovery of this was delayed until he became aware that the sounds by which he had tried to guide his course had died away.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Supposedly, too, each had heard the same sounds.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then, pulling up, he peered eagerly about him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So intent was he on the pursuit that he failed to observe that the Shark was no longer at his elbow; and discovery of this was delayed until he became aware that the sounds by which he had tried to guide his course had died away.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading So intent was he on the pursuit that he failed to observe that the Shark was no longer at his elbow; and discovery of this was delayed until he became aware that the sounds by which he had tried to guide his course had died away.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When Sam and the Shark plunged into the brush, it was with full belief that they were close upon the trail of the fugitive.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Sam and the Shark plunged into the brush, it was with full belief that they were close upon the trail of the fugitive.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It was a curious circumstance, therefore, that they did not keep side by side, but almost from the start drew apart, a fact which escaped Sam’s notice for a little.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a curious circumstance, therefore, that they did not keep side by side, but almost from the start drew apart, a fact which escaped Sam’s notice for a little.
for more time
From this reading So intent was he on the pursuit that he failed to observe that the Shark was no longer at his elbow; and discovery of this was delayed until he became aware that the sounds by which he had tried to guide his course had died away.
not any; not one
From this reading So intent was he on the pursuit that he failed to observe that the Shark was no longer at his elbow; and discovery of this was delayed until he became aware that the sounds by which he had tried to guide his course had died away.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was a curious circumstance, therefore, that they did not keep side by side, but almost from the start drew apart, a fact which escaped Sam’s notice for a little.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading It was a curious circumstance, therefore, that they did not keep side by side, but almost from the start drew apart, a fact which escaped Sam’s notice for a little.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading So intent was he on the pursuit that he failed to observe that the Shark was no longer at his elbow; and discovery of this was delayed until he became aware that the sounds by which he had tried to guide his course had died away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Sam and the Shark plunged into the brush, it was with full belief that they were close upon the trail of the fugitive.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So intent was he on the pursuit that he failed to observe that the Shark was no longer at his elbow; and discovery of this was delayed until he became aware that the sounds by which he had tried to guide his course had died away.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading Then, pulling up, he peered eagerly about him.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading When Sam and the Shark plunged into the brush, it was with full belief that they were close upon the trail of the fugitive.
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading Then, pulling up, he peered eagerly about him.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading So intent was he on the pursuit that he failed to observe that the Shark was no longer at his elbow; and discovery of this was delayed until he became aware that the sounds by which he had tried to guide his course had died away.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading When Sam and the Shark plunged into the brush, it was with full belief that they were close upon the trail of the fugitive.
Sam'snounUS /sæmz/
possessive form of “sam” — a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading It was a curious circumstance, therefore, that they did not keep side by side, but almost from the start drew apart, a fact which escaped Sam’s notice for a little.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Supposedly, too, each had heard the same sounds.
SharknounUS /ʃɑːrk/
any of numerous elongate mostly marine carnivorous fishes with heterocercal caudal fins and tough skin covered with small toothlike scales
From this reading When Sam and the Shark plunged into the brush, it was with full belief that they were close upon the trail of the fugitive.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It was a curious circumstance, therefore, that they did not keep side by side, but almost from the start drew apart, a fact which escaped Sam’s notice for a little.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So intent was he on the pursuit that he failed to observe that the Shark was no longer at his elbow; and discovery of this was delayed until he became aware that the sounds by which he had tried to guide his course had died away.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Supposedly, too, each had heard the same sounds.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was a curious circumstance, therefore, that they did not keep side by side, but almost from the start drew apart, a fact which escaped Sam’s notice for a little.
SupposedlyadverbUS /səˈpoʊzədli/
believed or reputed to be the case
From this reading Supposedly, too, each had heard the same sounds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Sam and the Shark plunged into the brush, it was with full belief that they were close upon the trail of the fugitive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Sam and the Shark plunged into the brush, it was with full belief that they were close upon the trail of the fugitive.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, pulling up, he peered eagerly about him.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It was a curious circumstance, therefore, that they did not keep side by side, but almost from the start drew apart, a fact which escaped Sam’s notice for a little.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Sam and the Shark plunged into the brush, it was with full belief that they were close upon the trail of the fugitive.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading So intent was he on the pursuit that he failed to observe that the Shark was no longer at his elbow; and discovery of this was delayed until he became aware that the sounds by which he had tried to guide his course had died away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So intent was he on the pursuit that he failed to observe that the Shark was no longer at his elbow; and discovery of this was delayed until he became aware that the sounds by which he had tried to guide his course had died away.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Supposedly, too, each had heard the same sounds.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading When Sam and the Shark plunged into the brush, it was with full belief that they were close upon the trail of the fugitive.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading So intent was he on the pursuit that he failed to observe that the Shark was no longer at his elbow; and discovery of this was delayed until he became aware that the sounds by which he had tried to guide his course had died away.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading So intent was he on the pursuit that he failed to observe that the Shark was no longer at his elbow; and discovery of this was delayed until he became aware that the sounds by which he had tried to guide his course had died away.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then, pulling up, he peered eagerly about him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When Sam and the Shark plunged into the brush, it was with full belief that they were close upon the trail of the fugitive.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Sam and the Shark plunged into the brush, it was with full belief that they were close upon the trail of the fugitive.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When Sam and the Shark plunged into the brush, it was with full belief that they were close upon the trail of the fugitive.
at the time that
From this reading When Sam and the Shark plunged into the brush, it was with full belief that they were close upon the trail of the fugitive.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a curious circumstance, therefore, that they did not keep side by side, but almost from the start drew apart, a fact which escaped Sam’s notice for a little.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Sam and the Shark plunged into the brush, it was with full belief that they were close upon the trail of the fugitive.
