–adjective
1.
having the attention diverted
2. –verb (used with object) –verb (used without object)
rendered incapable of behaving, reacting, etc., in a normal manner, as by worry, remorse, or the like; irrational; disturbed.
hunt
[huhnt]1.
to chase or search for (game or other wild animals) for the purpose of catching or killing.
2.
3. to search for; seek; endeavor to obtain or find to pursue with force, hostility, etc., in order to capture (often fol. by down ): They hunted him down and hanged him.
wait
[weyt]1.
to remain inactive or in a state of repose, as until something expected happens (often fol. by for, till, or until): to wait for the bus to arrive.