used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading About this time an incident occurred that was very near having a fatal termination for one of the party--Leon.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About this time an incident occurred that was very near having a fatal termination for one of the party--Leon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading About this time an incident occurred that was very near having a fatal termination for one of the party--Leon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CANNIBAL FISH AND THE GYMNOTUS.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The day was a very hot one, and as the cool water looked inviting, Leon could not resist the temptation of taking a bath.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading The day was a very hot one, and as the cool water looked inviting, Leon could not resist the temptation of taking a bath.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Having undressed himself, he plunged into the river nearly in front of where the house stood, and began splashing about quite delighted.
CANNIBALnounUS /ˈkænəbəl/
a person who eats human flesh
From this reading THE CANNIBAL FISH AND THE GYMNOTUS.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading The day was a very hot one, and as the cool water looked inviting, Leon could not resist the temptation of taking a bath.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The day was a very hot one, and as the cool water looked inviting, Leon could not resist the temptation of taking a bath.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day was a very hot one, and as the cool water looked inviting, Leon could not resist the temptation of taking a bath.
greatly pleased
From this reading Having undressed himself, he plunged into the river nearly in front of where the house stood, and began splashing about quite delighted.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The rest were not heeding him, as each was engaged with some occupation within the house.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The rest were not heeding him, as each was engaged with some occupation within the house.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading About this time an incident occurred that was very near having a fatal termination for one of the party--Leon.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading THE CANNIBAL FISH AND THE GYMNOTUS.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading About this time an incident occurred that was very near having a fatal termination for one of the party--Leon.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Having undressed himself, he plunged into the river nearly in front of where the house stood, and began splashing about quite delighted.
GYMNOTUS
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From this reading THE CANNIBAL FISH AND THE GYMNOTUS.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading About this time an incident occurred that was very near having a fatal termination for one of the party--Leon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having undressed himself, he plunged into the river nearly in front of where the house stood, and began splashing about quite delighted.
heedingverbUS /ˈhiːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “heed” — pay close attention to; give heed to
From this reading The rest were not heeding him, as each was engaged with some occupation within the house.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The rest were not heeding him, as each was engaged with some occupation within the house.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Having undressed himself, he plunged into the river nearly in front of where the house stood, and began splashing about quite delighted.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading The day was a very hot one, and as the cool water looked inviting, Leon could not resist the temptation of taking a bath.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Having undressed himself, he plunged into the river nearly in front of where the house stood, and began splashing about quite delighted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Having undressed himself, he plunged into the river nearly in front of where the house stood, and began splashing about quite delighted.
a single distinct event
From this reading About this time an incident occurred that was very near having a fatal termination for one of the party--Leon.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Having undressed himself, he plunged into the river nearly in front of where the house stood, and began splashing about quite delighted.
invitingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
attractive and tempting
From this reading The day was a very hot one, and as the cool water looked inviting, Leon could not resist the temptation of taking a bath.
LeonnounUS /ˈliːɑːn/
a historical area and former kingdom in northwestern Spain
From this reading About this time an incident occurred that was very near having a fatal termination for one of the party--Leon.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The day was a very hot one, and as the cool water looked inviting, Leon could not resist the temptation of taking a bath.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading About this time an incident occurred that was very near having a fatal termination for one of the party--Leon.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Having undressed himself, he plunged into the river nearly in front of where the house stood, and began splashing about quite delighted.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The day was a very hot one, and as the cool water looked inviting, Leon could not resist the temptation of taking a bath.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading The rest were not heeding him, as each was engaged with some occupation within the house.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading About this time an incident occurred that was very near having a fatal termination for one of the party--Leon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading About this time an incident occurred that was very near having a fatal termination for one of the party--Leon.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading About this time an incident occurred that was very near having a fatal termination for one of the party--Leon.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading About this time an incident occurred that was very near having a fatal termination for one of the party--Leon.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading Having undressed himself, he plunged into the river nearly in front of where the house stood, and began splashing about quite delighted.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Having undressed himself, he plunged into the river nearly in front of where the house stood, and began splashing about quite delighted.
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading The day was a very hot one, and as the cool water looked inviting, Leon could not resist the temptation of taking a bath.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The rest were not heeding him, as each was engaged with some occupation within the house.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Having undressed himself, he plunged into the river nearly in front of where the house stood, and began splashing about quite delighted.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The rest were not heeding him, as each was engaged with some occupation within the house.
splashingnounUS /ˈsplæʃɪŋ/
the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface
From this reading Having undressed himself, he plunged into the river nearly in front of where the house stood, and began splashing about quite delighted.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Having undressed himself, he plunged into the river nearly in front of where the house stood, and began splashing about quite delighted.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The day was a very hot one, and as the cool water looked inviting, Leon could not resist the temptation of taking a bath.
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading The day was a very hot one, and as the cool water looked inviting, Leon could not resist the temptation of taking a bath.
terminationnounUS /tərməˈneɪʃən/
a coming to an end of a contract period
From this reading About this time an incident occurred that was very near having a fatal termination for one of the party--Leon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading About this time an incident occurred that was very near having a fatal termination for one of the party--Leon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CANNIBAL FISH AND THE GYMNOTUS.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading About this time an incident occurred that was very near having a fatal termination for one of the party--Leon.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading About this time an incident occurred that was very near having a fatal termination for one of the party--Leon.
undressedadjectiveUS /ənˈdrest/
of lumber or stone or hides; not finished or dressed
From this reading Having undressed himself, he plunged into the river nearly in front of where the house stood, and began splashing about quite delighted.
precisely as stated
From this reading About this time an incident occurred that was very near having a fatal termination for one of the party--Leon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading About this time an incident occurred that was very near having a fatal termination for one of the party--Leon.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The day was a very hot one, and as the cool water looked inviting, Leon could not resist the temptation of taking a bath.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The rest were not heeding him, as each was engaged with some occupation within the house.
in or at the place that
From this reading Having undressed himself, he plunged into the river nearly in front of where the house stood, and began splashing about quite delighted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The rest were not heeding him, as each was engaged with some occupation within the house.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The rest were not heeding him, as each was engaged with some occupation within the house.
