(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

any of various large edible marine gastropods of the genus Haliotis having an ear-shaped shell with pearly interior

any of various large edible marine gastropods of the genus Haliotis having an ear-shaped shell with pearly interior

any of various large edible marine gastropods of the genus Haliotis having an ear-shaped shell with pearly interior

all the time or over a period of time

prior to a specified or implied time

prior to a specified or implied time

prior to a specified or implied time

prior to a specified or implied time

prior to a specified or implied time