ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD GLANCE
Modification of glacen to strike obliquely, from Old French glacier to slide (see glacis); compare Middle English glenten to make a rapid sideways movement, glint.
CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO GLANCE
PRESENT
Present
I glance
you glance
he/she/it glances
we glance
you glance
they glance
Present continuous
I am glancing
you are glancing
he/she/it is glancing
we are glancing
you are glancing
they are glancing
Present perfect
I have glanced
you have glanced
he/she/it has glanced
we have glanced
you have glanced
they have glanced
Present perfect continuous
I have been glancing
you have been glancing
he/she/it has been glancing
we have been glancing
you have been glancing
they have been glancing
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The
present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.
PAST
Past
I glanced
you glanced
he/she/it glanced
we glanced
you glanced
they glanced
Past continuous
I was glancing
you were glancing
he/she/it was glancing
we were glancing
you were glancing
they were glancing
Past perfect
I had glanced
you had glanced
he/she/it had glanced
we had glanced
you had glanced
they had glanced
Past perfect continuous
I had been glancing
you had been glancing
he/she/it had been glancing
we had been glancing
you had been glancing
they had been glancing
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,
FUTURE
Future
I will glance
you will glance
he/she/it will glance
we will glance
you will glance
they will glance
Future continuous
I will be glancing
you will be glancing
he/she/it will be glancing
we will be glancing
you will be glancing
they will be glancing
Future perfect
I will have glanced
you will have glanced
he/she/it will have glanced
we will have glanced
you will have glanced
they will have glanced
Future perfect continuous
I will have been glancing
you will have been glancing
he/she/it will have been glancing
we will have been glancing
you will have been glancing
they will have been glancing
The
future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.
CONDITIONAL
Conditional
I would glance
you would glance
he/she/it would glance
we would glance
you would glance
they would glance
Conditional continuous
I would be glancing
you would be glancing
he/she/it would be glancing
we would be glancing
you would be glancing
they would be glancing
Conditional perfect
I would have glance
you would have glance
he/she/it would have glance
we would have glance
you would have glance
they would have glance
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been glancing
you would have been glancing
he/she/it would have been glancing
we would have been glancing
you would have been glancing
they would have been glancing
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.
IMPERATIVE
Imperative
you glance
we let´s glance
you glance
The
imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Present Participle
glancing
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The
present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The
past participle shows the action after completion.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GLANCE»
The term «glance» is very widely used and occupies the
9.464 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
FREQUENCY
Very widely used
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10 QUOTES WITH «GLANCE»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
glance.
On the wagon sped, and I, as well as my comrades, gave a despairing farewell glance at freedom as we came in sight of the long stone buildings.
So I was at the Actor's Studio, thinking about this, and I happened to glance over to the other side of the stage and I saw the ugliest chair I have ever seen. And I thought, 'Well, I could kill that chair!'
The retrospective glance is a relatively easy gesture for us to make.
IM is interesting because you look at your buddy list and, at a glance, see what your friends are listening to, what they're working on, what they're doing. The problem was that you were bound to the computer keyboard.
A glance at the history of European poetry is enough to inform us that rhyme itself is not indispensable. Latin poetry in the classical age had no use for it, and the kind of Latin poetry that does rhyme - as for instance the medieval 'Carmina Burana' - tends to be somewhat crude stuff in comparison with the classical verse that doesn't.
No one likes to be criticized, of course, but if the things we successfully strive for do not make our future selves happy, or if the things we unsuccessfully avoid do, then it seems reasonable (if somewhat ungracious) for them to cast a disparaging glance backward and wonder what the hell we were thinking.
Never judge someone by who he's in love with; judge him by his friends. People fall in love with the most appalling people. Take a cool, appraising glance at his pals.
If we glance at the most important revolutions in history, we see at once that the greatest number of these originated in the periodical revolutions on the human mind.
I'm interested in all kinds of sports. I'll glance at the front page and then go straight to sports and then I'll come back to the rest of the paper.
If one had but a single glance to give the world, one should gaze on Istanbul.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GLANCE»
Discover the use of
glance in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
glance and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Medical Pharmacology at a
Glance
Widely recognised as the best starting point for pharmacology study, the internationally best-selling Medical Pharmacology at a Glance is an ideal companion for all students of the health sciences.
This fourth edition of Medicine at a Glance, the leading title in the best-selling at a Glance series, provides an unparalleled overview of the study of medicine, closely following the core medical curriculum.
This new edition of Surgery at a Glance provides a concise and visually-orientated summary of a comprehensive lecture course in surgery.
Pierce A. Grace, Neil R. Borley, 2013
4
Medical Statistics at a
Glance
This new edition of Medical Statistics at a Glance: Presents key facts accompanied by clear and informative tables and diagrams Focuses on illustrative examples which show statistics in action, with an emphasis on the interpretation of ...
Aviva Petrie, Caroline Sabin, 2013
New for this 10th edition: Thoroughly updated and reorganised chapters offer greater clarity and easier understanding for those new to the subject New chapters on cytokine receptors and ‘Immunology in the Laboratory’ A completely re ...
J. H. L. Playfair, B. M. Chain, 2012
6
The Respiratory System at a
Glance
This new edition of The Respiratory System at a Glance: Integrates both basic and clinical science - ideal for systems-based courses Includes both the pathophysiology and clinical aspects of the respiratory system Features more case studies ...
Jeremy P. T. Ward, Jane Ward, Richard M. Leach, 2011
7
Periodontology at a
Glance
Periodontology at a Glance adds another dentistry title to this popular series.
Valerie Clerehugh, Aradhna Tugnait, Robert J. Genco, 2009
8
At a
Glance: Paragraphs
The Fifth Edition of AT A GLANCE: PARAGRAPHS guides students through the process of prewriting and writing paragraphs and optional short essays in specific and combined rhetorical modes.
9
The
Glance of the Eye: Heidegger, Aristotle, and the Ends of ...
Argues that Heidegger's early reading of Aristotle provides him with a critical resource for addressing the problematic domination of theoretical knowledge in Western civilization.
10
Radiologic Technology at a
Glance
By encouraging your student to bring this text to class, use it as test preparation, and carry it on the job, you will find that RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY AT A GLANCE clarifies and reinforces understanding of critical concepts related to the ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GLANCE»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
glance is used in the context of the following news items.
Wimbledon at a glance
LONDON — A look at Wimbledon on Sunday: Weather: Rain. High of 70 degrees (21 Celsius). Men's singles final result: No. 1 Novak Djokovic ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
Tour de France At A Glance
Stage: A 28-kilometer (17.4-mile) team time trial between Vannes and Plumelec featuring an uphill finish. Winner: Tejay van Garderen's BMC ... «FOXSports.com, Jul 15»
REGIONAL SOFTBALL GLANCE
CORRECTIONVILLE, Iowa | Two wins in three days propelled River Valley's softball team into the regional finals. Read more. Class 1A ... «Sioux City Journal, Jul 15»
Wimbledon at a glance: Saturday, July 11
Martina Hingis of Switzerland, left, and Sania Mirza of India celebrate winning the women's doubles final against Ekaterina Makarova of Russia ... «Tulsa World, Jul 15»
Business at a glance
Wieland Healthcare of Grabill received a NeoCon Gold Award at NeoCon 2015 in June for its new accord recliner followed by the Product ... «Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Jul 15»
Matt Saxton at a glance
If you are unsure about the type of account you may already have or have any questions regarding subscriptions, please contact the Circulation ... «The Keene Sentinel, Jul 15»
Withering Glance: Here's quoting from you, movie classics
Withering Glance: Here's quoting from you, movie classics. By Rick Nelson and Claude Peck Star Tribune. July 10, 2015 — 2:57pm. itemprop. File The movie ... «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Jul 15»
Legion baseball playoff glance
Carlisle roared back against a strong Mount Holly team in nine innings to earn a Legion playoff spot Friday. Read more ... «Carlisle Sentinel, Jul 15»
Community at a Glance
WENDELL | Book sale benefit for new library continues on Friday, July l7 from 9 to 4 p.m. at l75 1st Ave. E (old Ag Bldg--next to City Hall.). «Twin Falls Times-News, Jul 15»
This Week's Sky at a Glance, July 10 – 18
As summer advances, the Milky Way rises high after dark to form a magnificent arch across the whole eastern sky — if your sky is dark enough! «Sky & Telescope, Jul 15»
