used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Something Under The Surface Not to omit an occurrence of considerable interest, we must needs here present some account of a curious retinue of fish which overtook our Chamois, a day or two after parting with the canoe.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Something Under The Surface Not to omit an occurrence of considerable interest, we must needs here present some account of a curious retinue of fish which overtook our Chamois, a day or two after parting with the canoe.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading First, far in advance of our prow, swam the helmeted Silver-heads; side by side, in uniform ranks, like an army.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Something Under The Surface Not to omit an occurrence of considerable interest, we must needs here present some account of a curious retinue of fish which overtook our Chamois, a day or two after parting with the canoe.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Something Under The Surface Not to omit an occurrence of considerable interest, we must needs here present some account of a curious retinue of fish which overtook our Chamois, a day or two after parting with the canoe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A violent creaming and frothing in our rear announced their approach.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading A violent creaming and frothing in our rear announced their approach.
anonymousadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːnəməs/
having no known name or identity or known source
From this reading Soon we found ourselves the nucleus of an incredible multitude of finny creatures, mostly anonymous.
move towards
From this reading A violent creaming and frothing in our rear announced their approach.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading First, far in advance of our prow, swam the helmeted Silver-heads; side by side, in uniform ranks, like an army.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Then came the Boneetas, with their flashing blue flanks.
Boneetas
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From this reading Then came the Boneetas, with their flashing blue flanks.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading First, far in advance of our prow, swam the helmeted Silver-heads; side by side, in uniform ranks, like an army.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then came the Boneetas, with their flashing blue flanks.
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Something Under The Surface Not to omit an occurrence of considerable interest, we must needs here present some account of a curious retinue of fish which overtook our Chamois, a day or two after parting with the canoe.
Chamoisnoun
a soft suede leather formerly from the skin of the chamois antelope but now from sheepskin
From this reading Something Under The Surface Not to omit an occurrence of considerable interest, we must needs here present some account of a curious retinue of fish which overtook our Chamois, a day or two after parting with the canoe.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Something Under The Surface Not to omit an occurrence of considerable interest, we must needs here present some account of a curious retinue of fish which overtook our Chamois, a day or two after parting with the canoe.
creaming
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From this reading A violent creaming and frothing in our rear announced their approach.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Soon we found ourselves the nucleus of an incredible multitude of finny creatures, mostly anonymous.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Something Under The Surface Not to omit an occurrence of considerable interest, we must needs here present some account of a curious retinue of fish which overtook our Chamois, a day or two after parting with the canoe.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Something Under The Surface Not to omit an occurrence of considerable interest, we must needs here present some account of a curious retinue of fish which overtook our Chamois, a day or two after parting with the canoe.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading First, far in advance of our prow, swam the helmeted Silver-heads; side by side, in uniform ranks, like an army.
finny
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From this reading Soon we found ourselves the nucleus of an incredible multitude of finny creatures, mostly anonymous.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First, far in advance of our prow, swam the helmeted Silver-heads; side by side, in uniform ranks, like an army.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading Something Under The Surface Not to omit an occurrence of considerable interest, we must needs here present some account of a curious retinue of fish which overtook our Chamois, a day or two after parting with the canoe.
flanksnounUS /flæŋks/
plural of “flank” — the side of military or naval formation
From this reading Then came the Boneetas, with their flashing blue flanks.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading Then came the Boneetas, with their flashing blue flanks.
set up or found
From this reading Soon we found ourselves the nucleus of an incredible multitude of finny creatures, mostly anonymous.
frothingadjective
producing or covered with lathery sweat or saliva from exhaustion or disease
From this reading A violent creaming and frothing in our rear announced their approach.
helmetedadjectiveUS /ˈhelmətɪd/
equipped with or wearing a helmet
From this reading First, far in advance of our prow, swam the helmeted Silver-heads; side by side, in uniform ranks, like an army.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Something Under The Surface Not to omit an occurrence of considerable interest, we must needs here present some account of a curious retinue of fish which overtook our Chamois, a day or two after parting with the canoe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A violent creaming and frothing in our rear announced their approach.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading Soon we found ourselves the nucleus of an incredible multitude of finny creatures, mostly anonymous.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Something Under The Surface Not to omit an occurrence of considerable interest, we must needs here present some account of a curious retinue of fish which overtook our Chamois, a day or two after parting with the canoe.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading First, far in advance of our prow, swam the helmeted Silver-heads; side by side, in uniform ranks, like an army.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Soon we found ourselves the nucleus of an incredible multitude of finny creatures, mostly anonymous.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading Soon we found ourselves the nucleus of an incredible multitude of finny creatures, mostly anonymous.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Something Under The Surface Not to omit an occurrence of considerable interest, we must needs here present some account of a curious retinue of fish which overtook our Chamois, a day or two after parting with the canoe.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading Something Under The Surface Not to omit an occurrence of considerable interest, we must needs here present some account of a curious retinue of fish which overtook our Chamois, a day or two after parting with the canoe.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Something Under The Surface Not to omit an occurrence of considerable interest, we must needs here present some account of a curious retinue of fish which overtook our Chamois, a day or two after parting with the canoe.
nucleusnounUS /ˈnuːkliəs/
a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction
From this reading Soon we found ourselves the nucleus of an incredible multitude of finny creatures, mostly anonymous.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading Something Under The Surface Not to omit an occurrence of considerable interest, we must needs here present some account of a curious retinue of fish which overtook our Chamois, a day or two after parting with the canoe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Something Under The Surface Not to omit an occurrence of considerable interest, we must needs here present some account of a curious retinue of fish which overtook our Chamois, a day or two after parting with the canoe.
omitverbUS /oʊˈmɪt/
prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading Something Under The Surface Not to omit an occurrence of considerable interest, we must needs here present some account of a curious retinue of fish which overtook our Chamois, a day or two after parting with the canoe.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Something Under The Surface Not to omit an occurrence of considerable interest, we must needs here present some account of a curious retinue of fish which overtook our Chamois, a day or two after parting with the canoe.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Something Under The Surface Not to omit an occurrence of considerable interest, we must needs here present some account of a curious retinue of fish which overtook our Chamois, a day or two after parting with the canoe.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Soon we found ourselves the nucleus of an incredible multitude of finny creatures, mostly anonymous.
overtookverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading Something Under The Surface Not to omit an occurrence of considerable interest, we must needs here present some account of a curious retinue of fish which overtook our Chamois, a day or two after parting with the canoe.
the act of departing politely
From this reading Something Under The Surface Not to omit an occurrence of considerable interest, we must needs here present some account of a curious retinue of fish which overtook our Chamois, a day or two after parting with the canoe.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Something Under The Surface Not to omit an occurrence of considerable interest, we must needs here present some account of a curious retinue of fish which overtook our Chamois, a day or two after parting with the canoe.
prownounUS /praʊ/
front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading First, far in advance of our prow, swam the helmeted Silver-heads; side by side, in uniform ranks, like an army.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading First, far in advance of our prow, swam the helmeted Silver-heads; side by side, in uniform ranks, like an army.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading A violent creaming and frothing in our rear announced their approach.
retinuenounUS /ˈretənuː/
the group following and attending to some important person
From this reading Something Under The Surface Not to omit an occurrence of considerable interest, we must needs here present some account of a curious retinue of fish which overtook our Chamois, a day or two after parting with the canoe.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading First, far in advance of our prow, swam the helmeted Silver-heads; side by side, in uniform ranks, like an army.
Silver-heads
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading First, far in advance of our prow, swam the helmeted Silver-heads; side by side, in uniform ranks, like an army.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Something Under The Surface Not to omit an occurrence of considerable interest, we must needs here present some account of a curious retinue of fish which overtook our Chamois, a day or two after parting with the canoe.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something Under The Surface Not to omit an occurrence of considerable interest, we must needs here present some account of a curious retinue of fish which overtook our Chamois, a day or two after parting with the canoe.
in the near future
From this reading Soon we found ourselves the nucleus of an incredible multitude of finny creatures, mostly anonymous.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Something Under The Surface Not to omit an occurrence of considerable interest, we must needs here present some account of a curious retinue of fish which overtook our Chamois, a day or two after parting with the canoe.
swamverbUS /swæm/
inflected form of “swim” — travel through water
From this reading First, far in advance of our prow, swam the helmeted Silver-heads; side by side, in uniform ranks, like an army.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Something Under The Surface Not to omit an occurrence of considerable interest, we must needs here present some account of a curious retinue of fish which overtook our Chamois, a day or two after parting with the canoe.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A violent creaming and frothing in our rear announced their approach.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then came the Boneetas, with their flashing blue flanks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Something Under The Surface Not to omit an occurrence of considerable interest, we must needs here present some account of a curious retinue of fish which overtook our Chamois, a day or two after parting with the canoe.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Something Under The Surface Not to omit an occurrence of considerable interest, we must needs here present some account of a curious retinue of fish which overtook our Chamois, a day or two after parting with the canoe.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Something Under The Surface Not to omit an occurrence of considerable interest, we must needs here present some account of a curious retinue of fish which overtook our Chamois, a day or two after parting with the canoe.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading First, far in advance of our prow, swam the helmeted Silver-heads; side by side, in uniform ranks, like an army.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading A violent creaming and frothing in our rear announced their approach.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Something Under The Surface Not to omit an occurrence of considerable interest, we must needs here present some account of a curious retinue of fish which overtook our Chamois, a day or two after parting with the canoe.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Something Under The Surface Not to omit an occurrence of considerable interest, we must needs here present some account of a curious retinue of fish which overtook our Chamois, a day or two after parting with the canoe.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Something Under The Surface Not to omit an occurrence of considerable interest, we must needs here present some account of a curious retinue of fish which overtook our Chamois, a day or two after parting with the canoe.
