used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The River Gives up its Prey_ Because Zephyr saw a school of fishes disporting themselves in the water, this never diverted his attention from the landing of the fish he had hooked.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The landing it was another matter.
applyingverbUS /əˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading This principle of his life he was applying to a particular event.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The river had been closely watched; now, at last, his fish was hooked.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading _The River Gives up its Prey_ Because Zephyr saw a school of fishes disporting themselves in the water, this never diverted his attention from the landing of the fish he had hooked.
for the reason that
From this reading _The River Gives up its Prey_ Because Zephyr saw a school of fishes disporting themselves in the water, this never diverted his attention from the landing of the fish he had hooked.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The river had been closely watched; now, at last, his fish was hooked.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading The river had been closely watched; now, at last, his fish was hooked.
disporting
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From this reading _The River Gives up its Prey_ Because Zephyr saw a school of fishes disporting themselves in the water, this never diverted his attention from the landing of the fish he had hooked.
divertedadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrtɪd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading _The River Gives up its Prey_ Because Zephyr saw a school of fishes disporting themselves in the water, this never diverted his attention from the landing of the fish he had hooked.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading This principle of his life he was applying to a particular event.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading _The River Gives up its Prey_ Because Zephyr saw a school of fishes disporting themselves in the water, this never diverted his attention from the landing of the fish he had hooked.
fishesnounUS /ˈfɪʃəz/
plural of “fish” — any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading _The River Gives up its Prey_ Because Zephyr saw a school of fishes disporting themselves in the water, this never diverted his attention from the landing of the fish he had hooked.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _The River Gives up its Prey_ Because Zephyr saw a school of fishes disporting themselves in the water, this never diverted his attention from the landing of the fish he had hooked.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading _The River Gives up its Prey_ Because Zephyr saw a school of fishes disporting themselves in the water, this never diverted his attention from the landing of the fish he had hooked.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _The River Gives up its Prey_ Because Zephyr saw a school of fishes disporting themselves in the water, this never diverted his attention from the landing of the fish he had hooked.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _The River Gives up its Prey_ Because Zephyr saw a school of fishes disporting themselves in the water, this never diverted his attention from the landing of the fish he had hooked.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He needed help.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _The River Gives up its Prey_ Because Zephyr saw a school of fishes disporting themselves in the water, this never diverted his attention from the landing of the fish he had hooked.
hookedadjectiveUS /hʊkt/
curved down like an eagle's beak
From this reading _The River Gives up its Prey_ Because Zephyr saw a school of fishes disporting themselves in the water, this never diverted his attention from the landing of the fish he had hooked.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The River Gives up its Prey_ Because Zephyr saw a school of fishes disporting themselves in the water, this never diverted his attention from the landing of the fish he had hooked.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The landing it was another matter.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _The River Gives up its Prey_ Because Zephyr saw a school of fishes disporting themselves in the water, this never diverted his attention from the landing of the fish he had hooked.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading _The River Gives up its Prey_ Because Zephyr saw a school of fishes disporting themselves in the water, this never diverted his attention from the landing of the fish he had hooked.
immediately past
From this reading The river had been closely watched; now, at last, his fish was hooked.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading This principle of his life he was applying to a particular event.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The landing it was another matter.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He needed help.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading _The River Gives up its Prey_ Because Zephyr saw a school of fishes disporting themselves in the water, this never diverted his attention from the landing of the fish he had hooked.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The river had been closely watched; now, at last, his fish was hooked.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The River Gives up its Prey_ Because Zephyr saw a school of fishes disporting themselves in the water, this never diverted his attention from the landing of the fish he had hooked.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading This principle of his life he was applying to a particular event.
PreynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading _The River Gives up its Prey_ Because Zephyr saw a school of fishes disporting themselves in the water, this never diverted his attention from the landing of the fish he had hooked.
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading This principle of his life he was applying to a particular event.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading _The River Gives up its Prey_ Because Zephyr saw a school of fishes disporting themselves in the water, this never diverted his attention from the landing of the fish he had hooked.
cut with a saw
From this reading _The River Gives up its Prey_ Because Zephyr saw a school of fishes disporting themselves in the water, this never diverted his attention from the landing of the fish he had hooked.
an educational institution
From this reading _The River Gives up its Prey_ Because Zephyr saw a school of fishes disporting themselves in the water, this never diverted his attention from the landing of the fish he had hooked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The River Gives up its Prey_ Because Zephyr saw a school of fishes disporting themselves in the water, this never diverted his attention from the landing of the fish he had hooked.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading _The River Gives up its Prey_ Because Zephyr saw a school of fishes disporting themselves in the water, this never diverted his attention from the landing of the fish he had hooked.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _The River Gives up its Prey_ Because Zephyr saw a school of fishes disporting themselves in the water, this never diverted his attention from the landing of the fish he had hooked.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This principle of his life he was applying to a particular event.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _The River Gives up its Prey_ Because Zephyr saw a school of fishes disporting themselves in the water, this never diverted his attention from the landing of the fish he had hooked.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This principle of his life he was applying to a particular event.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading The river had been closely watched; now, at last, his fish was hooked.
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 River Gives up its Prey_ Because Zephyr saw a school of fishes disporting themselves in the water, this never diverted his attention from the landing of the fish he had hooked.
ZephyrnounUS /ˈzefər/
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading _The River Gives up its Prey_ Because Zephyr saw a school of fishes disporting themselves in the water, this never diverted his attention from the landing of the fish he had hooked.
