used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sightwell, the lookout on the Emma, had observed, during the late stirring events, a suspicious-looking craft hovering on the outer line of the Stygian fleet.
anew
From this reading HOME AGAIN.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the Stygies had been scattered by Scaly's first onset, this yacht pushed boldly out from shore, and headed directly for the inlet, as though she would come to the rescue of her friends.
from appearances alone
From this reading It was a yacht, apparently one of the privateers or smugglers that infested the lake.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When first sighted it was hugging the shore, the side opposite the Pixie camp, as though planning a raid upon the Brownies encamped on that side of the inlet.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When the Stygies had been scattered by Scaly's first onset, this yacht pushed boldly out from shore, and headed directly for the inlet, as though she would come to the rescue of her friends.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading When the Stygies had been scattered by Scaly's first onset, this yacht pushed boldly out from shore, and headed directly for the inlet, as though she would come to the rescue of her friends.
BrowniesnounUS /ˈbraʊniz/
plural of “brownie” — a junior Girl Scout
From this reading When first sighted it was hugging the shore, the side opposite the Pixie camp, as though planning a raid upon the Brownies encamped on that side of the inlet.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When the Stygies had been scattered by Scaly's first onset, this yacht pushed boldly out from shore, and headed directly for the inlet, as though she would come to the rescue of her friends.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading When first sighted it was hugging the shore, the side opposite the Pixie camp, as though planning a raid upon the Brownies encamped on that side of the inlet.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When the Stygies had been scattered by Scaly's first onset, this yacht pushed boldly out from shore, and headed directly for the inlet, as though she would come to the rescue of her friends.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Sightwell, the lookout on the Emma, had observed, during the late stirring events, a suspicious-looking craft hovering on the outer line of the Stygian fleet.
without deviation
From this reading When the Stygies had been scattered by Scaly's first onset, this yacht pushed boldly out from shore, and headed directly for the inlet, as though she would come to the rescue of her friends.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Sightwell, the lookout on the Emma, had observed, during the late stirring events, a suspicious-looking craft hovering on the outer line of the Stygian fleet.
Emma
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From this reading Sightwell, the lookout on the Emma, had observed, during the late stirring events, a suspicious-looking craft hovering on the outer line of the Stygian fleet.
encampedverbUS /ɪnˈkæmpt/
past form of “encamp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading When first sighted it was hugging the shore, the side opposite the Pixie camp, as though planning a raid upon the Brownies encamped on that side of the inlet.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Sightwell, the lookout on the Emma, had observed, during the late stirring events, a suspicious-looking craft hovering on the outer line of the Stygian fleet.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When first sighted it was hugging the shore, the side opposite the Pixie camp, as though planning a raid upon the Brownies encamped on that side of the inlet.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading Sightwell, the lookout on the Emma, had observed, during the late stirring events, a suspicious-looking craft hovering on the outer line of the Stygian fleet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the Stygies had been scattered by Scaly's first onset, this yacht pushed boldly out from shore, and headed directly for the inlet, as though she would come to the rescue of her friends.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading When the Stygies had been scattered by Scaly's first onset, this yacht pushed boldly out from shore, and headed directly for the inlet, as though she would come to the rescue of her friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When the Stygies had been scattered by Scaly's first onset, this yacht pushed boldly out from shore, and headed directly for the inlet, as though she would come to the rescue of her friends.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sightwell, the lookout on the Emma, had observed, during the late stirring events, a suspicious-looking craft hovering on the outer line of the Stygian fleet.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading When the Stygies had been scattered by Scaly's first onset, this yacht pushed boldly out from shore, and headed directly for the inlet, as though she would come to the rescue of her friends.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When the Stygies had been scattered by Scaly's first onset, this yacht pushed boldly out from shore, and headed directly for the inlet, as though she would come to the rescue of her friends.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading HOME AGAIN.
hoveringverbUS /ˈhʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading Sightwell, the lookout on the Emma, had observed, during the late stirring events, a suspicious-looking craft hovering on the outer line of the Stygian fleet.
huggingnounUS /ˈhʌɡɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading When first sighted it was hugging the shore, the side opposite the Pixie camp, as though planning a raid upon the Brownies encamped on that side of the inlet.
infestedverbUS /ˌɪnˈfestɪd/
past form of “infest” — invade in great numbers
From this reading It was a yacht, apparently one of the privateers or smugglers that infested the lake.
inletnounUS /ˈɪnlet/
an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)
From this reading When first sighted it was hugging the shore, the side opposite the Pixie camp, as though planning a raid upon the Brownies encamped on that side of the inlet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a yacht, apparently one of the privateers or smugglers that infested the lake.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading It was a yacht, apparently one of the privateers or smugglers that infested the lake.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Sightwell, the lookout on the Emma, had observed, during the late stirring events, a suspicious-looking craft hovering on the outer line of the Stygian fleet.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Sightwell, the lookout on the Emma, had observed, during the late stirring events, a suspicious-looking craft hovering on the outer line of the Stygian fleet.
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Sightwell, the lookout on the Emma, had observed, during the late stirring events, a suspicious-looking craft hovering on the outer line of the Stygian fleet.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Sightwell, the lookout on the Emma, had observed, during the late stirring events, a suspicious-looking craft hovering on the outer line of the Stygian fleet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sightwell, the lookout on the Emma, had observed, during the late stirring events, a suspicious-looking craft hovering on the outer line of the Stygian fleet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sightwell, the lookout on the Emma, had observed, during the late stirring events, a suspicious-looking craft hovering on the outer line of the Stygian fleet.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was a yacht, apparently one of the privateers or smugglers that infested the lake.
onsetnounUS /ˈɑːnset/
the beginning or early stages
From this reading When the Stygies had been scattered by Scaly's first onset, this yacht pushed boldly out from shore, and headed directly for the inlet, as though she would come to the rescue of her friends.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading When first sighted it was hugging the shore, the side opposite the Pixie camp, as though planning a raid upon the Brownies encamped on that side of the inlet.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was a yacht, apparently one of the privateers or smugglers that infested the lake.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When the Stygies had been scattered by Scaly's first onset, this yacht pushed boldly out from shore, and headed directly for the inlet, as though she would come to the rescue of her friends.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading Sightwell, the lookout on the Emma, had observed, during the late stirring events, a suspicious-looking craft hovering on the outer line of the Stygian fleet.
PixienounUS /ˈpɪksi/
(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
From this reading When first sighted it was hugging the shore, the side opposite the Pixie camp, as though planning a raid upon the Brownies encamped on that side of the inlet.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading When first sighted it was hugging the shore, the side opposite the Pixie camp, as though planning a raid upon the Brownies encamped on that side of the inlet.
privateers
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From this reading It was a yacht, apparently one of the privateers or smugglers that infested the lake.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading When the Stygies had been scattered by Scaly's first onset, this yacht pushed boldly out from shore, and headed directly for the inlet, as though she would come to the rescue of her friends.
raidverbUS /reɪd/
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading When first sighted it was hugging the shore, the side opposite the Pixie camp, as though planning a raid upon the Brownies encamped on that side of the inlet.
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading When the Stygies had been scattered by Scaly's first onset, this yacht pushed boldly out from shore, and headed directly for the inlet, as though she would come to the rescue of her friends.
Scaly's
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From this reading When the Stygies had been scattered by Scaly's first onset, this yacht pushed boldly out from shore, and headed directly for the inlet, as though she would come to the rescue of her friends.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading When the Stygies had been scattered by Scaly's first onset, this yacht pushed boldly out from shore, and headed directly for the inlet, as though she would come to the rescue of her friends.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the Stygies had been scattered by Scaly's first onset, this yacht pushed boldly out from shore, and headed directly for the inlet, as though she would come to the rescue of her friends.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading When first sighted it was hugging the shore, the side opposite the Pixie camp, as though planning a raid upon the Brownies encamped on that side of the inlet.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading When first sighted it was hugging the shore, the side opposite the Pixie camp, as though planning a raid upon the Brownies encamped on that side of the inlet.
sightedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪtɪd/
able to see
From this reading When first sighted it was hugging the shore, the side opposite the Pixie camp, as though planning a raid upon the Brownies encamped on that side of the inlet.
Sightwell
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From this reading Sightwell, the lookout on the Emma, had observed, during the late stirring events, a suspicious-looking craft hovering on the outer line of the Stygian fleet.
smugglersnounUS /ˈsmʌɡlərz/
plural of “smuggler” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading It was a yacht, apparently one of the privateers or smugglers that infested the lake.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading Sightwell, the lookout on the Emma, had observed, during the late stirring events, a suspicious-looking craft hovering on the outer line of the Stygian fleet.
StygianadjectiveUS /ˈstɪdʒiən/
hellish
From this reading Sightwell, the lookout on the Emma, had observed, during the late stirring events, a suspicious-looking craft hovering on the outer line of the Stygian fleet.
Stygies
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From this reading When the Stygies had been scattered by Scaly's first onset, this yacht pushed boldly out from shore, and headed directly for the inlet, as though she would come to the rescue of her friends.
suspicious-looking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sightwell, the lookout on the Emma, had observed, during the late stirring events, a suspicious-looking craft hovering on the outer line of the Stygian fleet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a yacht, apparently one of the privateers or smugglers that infested the lake.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sightwell, the lookout on the Emma, had observed, during the late stirring events, a suspicious-looking craft hovering on the outer line of the Stygian fleet.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When the Stygies had been scattered by Scaly's first onset, this yacht pushed boldly out from shore, and headed directly for the inlet, as though she would come to the rescue of her friends.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading When first sighted it was hugging the shore, the side opposite the Pixie camp, as though planning a raid upon the Brownies encamped on that side of the inlet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the Stygies had been scattered by Scaly's first onset, this yacht pushed boldly out from shore, and headed directly for the inlet, as though she would come to the rescue of her friends.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When first sighted it was hugging the shore, the side opposite the Pixie camp, as though planning a raid upon the Brownies encamped on that side of the inlet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a yacht, apparently one of the privateers or smugglers that infested the lake.
at the time that
From this reading When first sighted it was hugging the shore, the side opposite the Pixie camp, as though planning a raid upon the Brownies encamped on that side of the inlet.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When the Stygies had been scattered by Scaly's first onset, this yacht pushed boldly out from shore, and headed directly for the inlet, as though she would come to the rescue of her friends.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading It was a yacht, apparently one of the privateers or smugglers that infested the lake.
