used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He fell down beside the fire, and for a few moments gave way to the most violent grief.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Leon, who was by no means dull of comprehension, had no difficulty in finding an explanation of the hunter's actions.
ALONEadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading ALONE AND FRIENDLESS.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Leon, who was by no means dull of comprehension, had no difficulty in finding an explanation of the hunter's actions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ALONE AND FRIENDLESS.
next to; at the side of
From this reading He fell down beside the fire, and for a few moments gave way to the most violent grief.
a youthful male person
From this reading The latter had deliberately robbed and deserted the boy who had trusted him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Leon, who was by no means dull of comprehension, had no difficulty in finding an explanation of the hunter's actions.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This conviction came upon Leon with stunning force, and literally crushed him to the ground.
comprehensionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhenʃən/
an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)
From this reading Leon, who was by no means dull of comprehension, had no difficulty in finding an explanation of the hunter's actions.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading This conviction came upon Leon with stunning force, and literally crushed him to the ground.
crushedadjectiveUS /krʌʃt/
treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance
From this reading This conviction came upon Leon with stunning force, and literally crushed him to the ground.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading The latter had deliberately robbed and deserted the boy who had trusted him.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The latter had deliberately robbed and deserted the boy who had trusted him.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Leon, who was by no means dull of comprehension, had no difficulty in finding an explanation of the hunter's actions.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He fell down beside the fire, and for a few moments gave way to the most violent grief.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Leon, who was by no means dull of comprehension, had no difficulty in finding an explanation of the hunter's actions.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Leon, who was by no means dull of comprehension, had no difficulty in finding an explanation of the hunter's actions.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading He fell down beside the fire, and for a few moments gave way to the most violent grief.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He fell down beside the fire, and for a few moments gave way to the most violent grief.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Leon, who was by no means dull of comprehension, had no difficulty in finding an explanation of the hunter's actions.
start firing a weapon
From this reading He fell down beside the fire, and for a few moments gave way to the most violent grief.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He fell down beside the fire, and for a few moments gave way to the most violent grief.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading This conviction came upon Leon with stunning force, and literally crushed him to the ground.
FRIENDLESSadjective
excluded from a society
From this reading ALONE AND FRIENDLESS.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He fell down beside the fire, and for a few moments gave way to the most violent grief.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading He fell down beside the fire, and for a few moments gave way to the most violent grief.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading This conviction came upon Leon with stunning force, and literally crushed him to the ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Leon, who was by no means dull of comprehension, had no difficulty in finding an explanation of the hunter's actions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He fell down beside the fire, and for a few moments gave way to the most violent grief.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The latter had deliberately robbed and deserted the boy who had trusted him.
hunter'snounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
possessive form of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading Leon, who was by no means dull of comprehension, had no difficulty in finding an explanation of the hunter's actions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Leon, who was by no means dull of comprehension, had no difficulty in finding an explanation of the hunter's actions.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter had deliberately robbed and deserted the boy who had trusted him.
LeonnounUS /ˈliːɑːn/
a historical area and former kingdom in northwestern Spain
From this reading Leon, who was by no means dull of comprehension, had no difficulty in finding an explanation of the hunter's actions.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading This conviction came upon Leon with stunning force, and literally crushed him to the ground.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Leon, who was by no means dull of comprehension, had no difficulty in finding an explanation of the hunter's actions.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading He fell down beside the fire, and for a few moments gave way to the most violent grief.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He fell down beside the fire, and for a few moments gave way to the most violent grief.
not any; not one
From this reading Leon, who was by no means dull of comprehension, had no difficulty in finding an explanation of the hunter's actions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Leon, who was by no means dull of comprehension, had no difficulty in finding an explanation of the hunter's actions.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading The latter had deliberately robbed and deserted the boy who had trusted him.
stunningadjectiveUS /ˈstʌnɪŋ/
commanding attention
From this reading This conviction came upon Leon with stunning force, and literally crushed him to the ground.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Leon, who was by no means dull of comprehension, had no difficulty in finding an explanation of the hunter's actions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This conviction came upon Leon with stunning force, and literally crushed him to the ground.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This conviction came upon Leon with stunning force, and literally crushed him to the ground.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading The latter had deliberately robbed and deserted the boy who had trusted him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This conviction came upon Leon with stunning force, and literally crushed him to the ground.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading He fell down beside the fire, and for a few moments gave way to the most violent grief.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Leon, who was by no means dull of comprehension, had no difficulty in finding an explanation of the hunter's actions.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He fell down beside the fire, and for a few moments gave way to the most violent grief.
which person or people
From this reading Leon, who was by no means dull of comprehension, had no difficulty in finding an explanation of the hunter's actions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This conviction came upon Leon with stunning force, and literally crushed him to the ground.
