used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A flock of gulls swarmed about, flapping their huge wings between sky and sea with monotonous precision.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A flock of gulls swarmed about, flapping their huge wings between sky and sea with monotonous precision.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was late afternoon and the haze had deepened into an ominous sultriness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was late afternoon and the haze had deepened into an ominous sultriness.
anchoredverbUS /ˈæŋkərd/
past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably
From this reading A miscellaneous collection of craft was anchored just outside the bay; sailboats, fishing smacks, dories and yachts of every size, and not the least of these was the shining hull of the lovely _Apollyon_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Skippy’s little boat chugged out of the bay and around toward the Hook.
Apollyon
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From this reading A miscellaneous collection of craft was anchored just outside the bay; sailboats, fishing smacks, dories and yachts of every size, and not the least of these was the shining hull of the lovely _Apollyon_.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Skippy’s little boat chugged out of the bay and around toward the Hook.
atopadverbUS /əˈtɑːp/
on, to, or at the top
From this reading White caps danced atop the waves and off on the horizon black clouds and black sea met in dismal union.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Skippy’s little boat chugged out of the bay and around toward the Hook.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A flock of gulls swarmed about, flapping their huge wings between sky and sea with monotonous precision.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading White caps danced atop the waves and off on the horizon black clouds and black sea met in dismal union.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Skippy’s little boat chugged out of the bay and around toward the Hook.
capsnounUS /kæps/
plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading White caps danced atop the waves and off on the horizon black clouds and black sea met in dismal union.
chuggedverbUS /tʃʌɡd/
inflected form of “chug” — make a dull, explosive sound
From this reading Skippy’s little boat chugged out of the bay and around toward the Hook.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading White caps danced atop the waves and off on the horizon black clouds and black sea met in dismal union.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading A miscellaneous collection of craft was anchored just outside the bay; sailboats, fishing smacks, dories and yachts of every size, and not the least of these was the shining hull of the lovely _Apollyon_.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading A miscellaneous collection of craft was anchored just outside the bay; sailboats, fishing smacks, dories and yachts of every size, and not the least of these was the shining hull of the lovely _Apollyon_.
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading White caps danced atop the waves and off on the horizon black clouds and black sea met in dismal union.
deepenedverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/
past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading It was late afternoon and the haze had deepened into an ominous sultriness.
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading White caps danced atop the waves and off on the horizon black clouds and black sea met in dismal union.
dories
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From this reading A miscellaneous collection of craft was anchored just outside the bay; sailboats, fishing smacks, dories and yachts of every size, and not the least of these was the shining hull of the lovely _Apollyon_.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A miscellaneous collection of craft was anchored just outside the bay; sailboats, fishing smacks, dories and yachts of every size, and not the least of these was the shining hull of the lovely _Apollyon_.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading A miscellaneous collection of craft was anchored just outside the bay; sailboats, fishing smacks, dories and yachts of every size, and not the least of these was the shining hull of the lovely _Apollyon_.
flappingnounUS /ˈflæpɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading A flock of gulls swarmed about, flapping their huge wings between sky and sea with monotonous precision.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading A flock of gulls swarmed about, flapping their huge wings between sky and sea with monotonous precision.
gullsnounUS /ɡʌlz/
plural of “gull” — a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading A flock of gulls swarmed about, flapping their huge wings between sky and sea with monotonous precision.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was late afternoon and the haze had deepened into an ominous sultriness.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading It was late afternoon and the haze had deepened into an ominous sultriness.
HookverbUS /hʊk/
fasten with a hook
From this reading Skippy’s little boat chugged out of the bay and around toward the Hook.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading White caps danced atop the waves and off on the horizon black clouds and black sea met in dismal union.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading A flock of gulls swarmed about, flapping their huge wings between sky and sea with monotonous precision.
hullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading A miscellaneous collection of craft was anchored just outside the bay; sailboats, fishing smacks, dories and yachts of every size, and not the least of these was the shining hull of the lovely _Apollyon_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading White caps danced atop the waves and off on the horizon black clouds and black sea met in dismal union.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was late afternoon and the haze had deepened into an ominous sultriness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was late afternoon and the haze had deepened into an ominous sultriness.
and nothing more
From this reading A miscellaneous collection of craft was anchored just outside the bay; sailboats, fishing smacks, dories and yachts of every size, and not the least of these was the shining hull of the lovely _Apollyon_.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was late afternoon and the haze had deepened into an ominous sultriness.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading A miscellaneous collection of craft was anchored just outside the bay; sailboats, fishing smacks, dories and yachts of every size, and not the least of these was the shining hull of the lovely _Apollyon_.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Skippy’s little boat chugged out of the bay and around toward the Hook.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading A miscellaneous collection of craft was anchored just outside the bay; sailboats, fishing smacks, dories and yachts of every size, and not the least of these was the shining hull of the lovely _Apollyon_.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading White caps danced atop the waves and off on the horizon black clouds and black sea met in dismal union.
miscellaneousadjectiveUS /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading A miscellaneous collection of craft was anchored just outside the bay; sailboats, fishing smacks, dories and yachts of every size, and not the least of these was the shining hull of the lovely _Apollyon_.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading A flock of gulls swarmed about, flapping their huge wings between sky and sea with monotonous precision.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A miscellaneous collection of craft was anchored just outside the bay; sailboats, fishing smacks, dories and yachts of every size, and not the least of these was the shining hull of the lovely _Apollyon_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Skippy’s little boat chugged out of the bay and around toward the Hook.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading White caps danced atop the waves and off on the horizon black clouds and black sea met in dismal union.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading It was late afternoon and the haze had deepened into an ominous sultriness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading White caps danced atop the waves and off on the horizon black clouds and black sea met in dismal union.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Skippy’s little boat chugged out of the bay and around toward the Hook.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading A miscellaneous collection of craft was anchored just outside the bay; sailboats, fishing smacks, dories and yachts of every size, and not the least of these was the shining hull of the lovely _Apollyon_.
precisionnounUS /priˈsɪʒən/
the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance
From this reading A flock of gulls swarmed about, flapping their huge wings between sky and sea with monotonous precision.
sailboatsnounUS /ˈseɪlboʊts/
plural of “sailboat” — a small sailing vessel; usually with a single mast
From this reading A miscellaneous collection of craft was anchored just outside the bay; sailboats, fishing smacks, dories and yachts of every size, and not the least of these was the shining hull of the lovely _Apollyon_.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading White caps danced atop the waves and off on the horizon black clouds and black sea met in dismal union.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading A miscellaneous collection of craft was anchored just outside the bay; sailboats, fishing smacks, dories and yachts of every size, and not the least of these was the shining hull of the lovely _Apollyon_.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading A miscellaneous collection of craft was anchored just outside the bay; sailboats, fishing smacks, dories and yachts of every size, and not the least of these was the shining hull of the lovely _Apollyon_.
Skippy's
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From this reading Skippy’s little boat chugged out of the bay and around toward the Hook.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading A flock of gulls swarmed about, flapping their huge wings between sky and sea with monotonous precision.
smacksnounUS /smæks/
plural of “smack” — a blow from a flat object (as an open hand)
From this reading A miscellaneous collection of craft was anchored just outside the bay; sailboats, fishing smacks, dories and yachts of every size, and not the least of these was the shining hull of the lovely _Apollyon_.
sultrinessnoun
oppressively hot and humid weather
From this reading It was late afternoon and the haze had deepened into an ominous sultriness.
swarmedverbUS /swɔːrmd/
past form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading A flock of gulls swarmed about, flapping their huge wings between sky and sea with monotonous precision.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Skippy’s little boat chugged out of the bay and around toward the Hook.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A flock of gulls swarmed about, flapping their huge wings between sky and sea with monotonous precision.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A miscellaneous collection of craft was anchored just outside the bay; sailboats, fishing smacks, dories and yachts of every size, and not the least of these was the shining hull of the lovely _Apollyon_.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Skippy’s little boat chugged out of the bay and around toward the Hook.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading White caps danced atop the waves and off on the horizon black clouds and black sea met in dismal union.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was late afternoon and the haze had deepened into an ominous sultriness.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading White caps danced atop the waves and off on the horizon black clouds and black sea met in dismal union.
a Caucasian
From this reading White caps danced atop the waves and off on the horizon black clouds and black sea met in dismal union.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading A flock of gulls swarmed about, flapping their huge wings between sky and sea with monotonous precision.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A flock of gulls swarmed about, flapping their huge wings between sky and sea with monotonous precision.
yachtsnounUS /jɑːts/
plural of “yacht” — an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading A miscellaneous collection of craft was anchored just outside the bay; sailboats, fishing smacks, dories and yachts of every size, and not the least of these was the shining hull of the lovely _Apollyon_.
