used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CHASED BY A SUBMARINE Wheezing, coughing, shaking in every plate, vomiting into the sky a trail of smoke that extended clear to the eastern horizon, the _Vulcan_ shouldered her way at top speed across the mazy lanes of the Sargasso.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading CHASED BY A SUBMARINE Wheezing, coughing, shaking in every plate, vomiting into the sky a trail of smoke that extended clear to the eastern horizon, the _Vulcan_ shouldered her way at top speed across the mazy lanes of the Sargasso.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Not a breath of air stirred, but the speed of the vessel sent a breeze whipping over the poop of the steamer where a group of battered men stared fixedly over the long frothing path of the screw.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Several of the group wore bandages, two, unable to stand, sat in steamer chairs, all had the pale faces of all-night watchers, but every eye in the crowd scanned with feverish intensity the spangled ocean over which they fled.
all-nightadjective
lasting, open, or operating through the whole night
From this reading Several of the group wore bandages, two, unable to stand, sat in steamer chairs, all had the pale faces of all-night watchers, but every eye in the crowd scanned with feverish intensity the spangled ocean over which they fled.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The tug had come a queer crooked path across that sea, and the lay of her smoke trail down the pearly glow of dawn still marked her tortuous course.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CHASED BY A SUBMARINE Wheezing, coughing, shaking in every plate, vomiting into the sky a trail of smoke that extended clear to the eastern horizon, the _Vulcan_ shouldered her way at top speed across the mazy lanes of the Sargasso.
bandagesnounUS /ˈbændədʒəz/
plural of “bandage” — a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
From this reading Several of the group wore bandages, two, unable to stand, sat in steamer chairs, all had the pale faces of all-night watchers, but every eye in the crowd scanned with feverish intensity the spangled ocean over which they fled.
batteredadjectiveUS /ˈbætərd/
damaged by blows or hard usage
From this reading Not a breath of air stirred, but the speed of the vessel sent a breeze whipping over the poop of the steamer where a group of battered men stared fixedly over the long frothing path of the screw.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Not a breath of air stirred, but the speed of the vessel sent a breeze whipping over the poop of the steamer where a group of battered men stared fixedly over the long frothing path of the screw.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Not a breath of air stirred, but the speed of the vessel sent a breeze whipping over the poop of the steamer where a group of battered men stared fixedly over the long frothing path of the screw.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not a breath of air stirred, but the speed of the vessel sent a breeze whipping over the poop of the steamer where a group of battered men stared fixedly over the long frothing path of the screw.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CHASED BY A SUBMARINE Wheezing, coughing, shaking in every plate, vomiting into the sky a trail of smoke that extended clear to the eastern horizon, the _Vulcan_ shouldered her way at top speed across the mazy lanes of the Sargasso.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Several of the group wore bandages, two, unable to stand, sat in steamer chairs, all had the pale faces of all-night watchers, but every eye in the crowd scanned with feverish intensity the spangled ocean over which they fled.
CHASEDnounUS /tʃeɪst/
a person who is being chased
From this reading CHASED BY A SUBMARINE Wheezing, coughing, shaking in every plate, vomiting into the sky a trail of smoke that extended clear to the eastern horizon, the _Vulcan_ shouldered her way at top speed across the mazy lanes of the Sargasso.
rid of obstructions
From this reading CHASED BY A SUBMARINE Wheezing, coughing, shaking in every plate, vomiting into the sky a trail of smoke that extended clear to the eastern horizon, the _Vulcan_ shouldered her way at top speed across the mazy lanes of the Sargasso.
clothing in general
From this reading The wind snatched at the clothes and bandages of the intent men.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The tug had come a queer crooked path across that sea, and the lay of her smoke trail down the pearly glow of dawn still marked her tortuous course.
coughingnounUS /ˈkɑːfɪŋ/
a sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a common symptom of upper respiratory infection or bronchitis or pneumonia or tuberculosis
From this reading CHASED BY A SUBMARINE Wheezing, coughing, shaking in every plate, vomiting into the sky a trail of smoke that extended clear to the eastern horizon, the _Vulcan_ shouldered her way at top speed across the mazy lanes of the Sargasso.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The tug had come a queer crooked path across that sea, and the lay of her smoke trail down the pearly glow of dawn still marked her tortuous course.
crookedadjectiveUS /ˈkrʊkəd/
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
From this reading The tug had come a queer crooked path across that sea, and the lay of her smoke trail down the pearly glow of dawn still marked her tortuous course.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Several of the group wore bandages, two, unable to stand, sat in steamer chairs, all had the pale faces of all-night watchers, but every eye in the crowd scanned with feverish intensity the spangled ocean over which they fled.
the first light of day
From this reading The tug had come a queer crooked path across that sea, and the lay of her smoke trail down the pearly glow of dawn still marked her tortuous course.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The tug had come a queer crooked path across that sea, and the lay of her smoke trail down the pearly glow of dawn still marked her tortuous course.
easternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading CHASED BY A SUBMARINE Wheezing, coughing, shaking in every plate, vomiting into the sky a trail of smoke that extended clear to the eastern horizon, the _Vulcan_ shouldered her way at top speed across the mazy lanes of the Sargasso.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading CHASED BY A SUBMARINE Wheezing, coughing, shaking in every plate, vomiting into the sky a trail of smoke that extended clear to the eastern horizon, the _Vulcan_ shouldered her way at top speed across the mazy lanes of the Sargasso.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading CHASED BY A SUBMARINE Wheezing, coughing, shaking in every plate, vomiting into the sky a trail of smoke that extended clear to the eastern horizon, the _Vulcan_ shouldered her way at top speed across the mazy lanes of the Sargasso.
the organ of sight
From this reading Several of the group wore bandages, two, unable to stand, sat in steamer chairs, all had the pale faces of all-night watchers, but every eye in the crowd scanned with feverish intensity the spangled ocean over which they fled.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Several of the group wore bandages, two, unable to stand, sat in steamer chairs, all had the pale faces of all-night watchers, but every eye in the crowd scanned with feverish intensity the spangled ocean over which they fled.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading Several of the group wore bandages, two, unable to stand, sat in steamer chairs, all had the pale faces of all-night watchers, but every eye in the crowd scanned with feverish intensity the spangled ocean over which they fled.
fixedlyadverb
in a fixed manner
From this reading Not a breath of air stirred, but the speed of the vessel sent a breeze whipping over the poop of the steamer where a group of battered men stared fixedly over the long frothing path of the screw.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Several of the group wore bandages, two, unable to stand, sat in steamer chairs, all had the pale faces of all-night watchers, but every eye in the crowd scanned with feverish intensity the spangled ocean over which they fled.
frothingadjective
producing or covered with lathery sweat or saliva from exhaustion or disease
From this reading Not a breath of air stirred, but the speed of the vessel sent a breeze whipping over the poop of the steamer where a group of battered men stared fixedly over the long frothing path of the screw.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading The tug had come a queer crooked path across that sea, and the lay of her smoke trail down the pearly glow of dawn still marked her tortuous course.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Not a breath of air stirred, but the speed of the vessel sent a breeze whipping over the poop of the steamer where a group of battered men stared fixedly over the long frothing path of the screw.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The tug had come a queer crooked path across that sea, and the lay of her smoke trail down the pearly glow of dawn still marked her tortuous course.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading CHASED BY A SUBMARINE Wheezing, coughing, shaking in every plate, vomiting into the sky a trail of smoke that extended clear to the eastern horizon, the _Vulcan_ shouldered her way at top speed across the mazy lanes of the Sargasso.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading CHASED BY A SUBMARINE Wheezing, coughing, shaking in every plate, vomiting into the sky a trail of smoke that extended clear to the eastern horizon, the _Vulcan_ shouldered her way at top speed across the mazy lanes of the Sargasso.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CHASED BY A SUBMARINE Wheezing, coughing, shaking in every plate, vomiting into the sky a trail of smoke that extended clear to the eastern horizon, the _Vulcan_ shouldered her way at top speed across the mazy lanes of the Sargasso.
intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading Several of the group wore bandages, two, unable to stand, sat in steamer chairs, all had the pale faces of all-night watchers, but every eye in the crowd scanned with feverish intensity the spangled ocean over which they fled.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The wind snatched at the clothes and bandages of the intent men.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading CHASED BY A SUBMARINE Wheezing, coughing, shaking in every plate, vomiting into the sky a trail of smoke that extended clear to the eastern horizon, the _Vulcan_ shouldered her way at top speed across the mazy lanes of the Sargasso.
lanesnounUS /leɪnz/
plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading CHASED BY A SUBMARINE Wheezing, coughing, shaking in every plate, vomiting into the sky a trail of smoke that extended clear to the eastern horizon, the _Vulcan_ shouldered her way at top speed across the mazy lanes of the Sargasso.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The tug had come a queer crooked path across that sea, and the lay of her smoke trail down the pearly glow of dawn still marked her tortuous course.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Not a breath of air stirred, but the speed of the vessel sent a breeze whipping over the poop of the steamer where a group of battered men stared fixedly over the long frothing path of the screw.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The tug had come a queer crooked path across that sea, and the lay of her smoke trail down the pearly glow of dawn still marked her tortuous course.
mazyadjective
resembling a labyrinth in form or complexity
From this reading CHASED BY A SUBMARINE Wheezing, coughing, shaking in every plate, vomiting into the sky a trail of smoke that extended clear to the eastern horizon, the _Vulcan_ shouldered her way at top speed across the mazy lanes of the Sargasso.
the force of workers available
From this reading Not a breath of air stirred, but the speed of the vessel sent a breeze whipping over the poop of the steamer where a group of battered men stared fixedly over the long frothing path of the screw.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a breath of air stirred, but the speed of the vessel sent a breeze whipping over the poop of the steamer where a group of battered men stared fixedly over the long frothing path of the screw.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading Several of the group wore bandages, two, unable to stand, sat in steamer chairs, all had the pale faces of all-night watchers, but every eye in the crowd scanned with feverish intensity the spangled ocean over which they fled.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHASED BY A SUBMARINE Wheezing, coughing, shaking in every plate, vomiting into the sky a trail of smoke that extended clear to the eastern horizon, the _Vulcan_ shouldered her way at top speed across the mazy lanes of the Sargasso.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Not a breath of air stirred, but the speed of the vessel sent a breeze whipping over the poop of the steamer where a group of battered men stared fixedly over the long frothing path of the screw.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Several of the group wore bandages, two, unable to stand, sat in steamer chairs, all had the pale faces of all-night watchers, but every eye in the crowd scanned with feverish intensity the spangled ocean over which they fled.
a course of conduct
From this reading The tug had come a queer crooked path across that sea, and the lay of her smoke trail down the pearly glow of dawn still marked her tortuous course.
pearlyadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrli/
of a white the color of pearls
From this reading The tug had come a queer crooked path across that sea, and the lay of her smoke trail down the pearly glow of dawn still marked her tortuous course.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading CHASED BY A SUBMARINE Wheezing, coughing, shaking in every plate, vomiting into the sky a trail of smoke that extended clear to the eastern horizon, the _Vulcan_ shouldered her way at top speed across the mazy lanes of the Sargasso.
poopnounUS /puːp/
obscene terms for feces
From this reading Not a breath of air stirred, but the speed of the vessel sent a breeze whipping over the poop of the steamer where a group of battered men stared fixedly over the long frothing path of the screw.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The tug had come a queer crooked path across that sea, and the lay of her smoke trail down the pearly glow of dawn still marked her tortuous course.
SargassonounUS /sɑːrˈɡæsoʊ/
brown algae with rounded bladders forming dense floating masses in tropical Atlantic waters as in the Sargasso Sea
From this reading CHASED BY A SUBMARINE Wheezing, coughing, shaking in every plate, vomiting into the sky a trail of smoke that extended clear to the eastern horizon, the _Vulcan_ shouldered her way at top speed across the mazy lanes of the Sargasso.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Several of the group wore bandages, two, unable to stand, sat in steamer chairs, all had the pale faces of all-night watchers, but every eye in the crowd scanned with feverish intensity the spangled ocean over which they fled.
scannedverbUS /skænd/
inflected form of “scan” — examine minutely or intensely
From this reading Several of the group wore bandages, two, unable to stand, sat in steamer chairs, all had the pale faces of all-night watchers, but every eye in the crowd scanned with feverish intensity the spangled ocean over which they fled.
screwnounUS /skruː/
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading Not a breath of air stirred, but the speed of the vessel sent a breeze whipping over the poop of the steamer where a group of battered men stared fixedly over the long frothing path of the screw.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The tug had come a queer crooked path across that sea, and the lay of her smoke trail down the pearly glow of dawn still marked her tortuous course.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Not a breath of air stirred, but the speed of the vessel sent a breeze whipping over the poop of the steamer where a group of battered men stared fixedly over the long frothing path of the screw.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several of the group wore bandages, two, unable to stand, sat in steamer chairs, all had the pale faces of all-night watchers, but every eye in the crowd scanned with feverish intensity the spangled ocean over which they fled.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading CHASED BY A SUBMARINE Wheezing, coughing, shaking in every plate, vomiting into the sky a trail of smoke that extended clear to the eastern horizon, the _Vulcan_ shouldered her way at top speed across the mazy lanes of the Sargasso.
shoulderedadjectiveUS /ˈʃoʊldərd/
having shoulders or shoulders as specified; usually used as a combining form
From this reading CHASED BY A SUBMARINE Wheezing, coughing, shaking in every plate, vomiting into the sky a trail of smoke that extended clear to the eastern horizon, the _Vulcan_ shouldered her way at top speed across the mazy lanes of the Sargasso.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading CHASED BY A SUBMARINE Wheezing, coughing, shaking in every plate, vomiting into the sky a trail of smoke that extended clear to the eastern horizon, the _Vulcan_ shouldered her way at top speed across the mazy lanes of the Sargasso.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading CHASED BY A SUBMARINE Wheezing, coughing, shaking in every plate, vomiting into the sky a trail of smoke that extended clear to the eastern horizon, the _Vulcan_ shouldered her way at top speed across the mazy lanes of the Sargasso.
snatchedverbUS /snætʃt/
past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading The wind snatched at the clothes and bandages of the intent men.
spangledadjectiveUS /ˈspæŋɡəld/
covered with beads or jewels or sequins
From this reading Several of the group wore bandages, two, unable to stand, sat in steamer chairs, all had the pale faces of all-night watchers, but every eye in the crowd scanned with feverish intensity the spangled ocean over which they fled.
move hurridly
From this reading CHASED BY A SUBMARINE Wheezing, coughing, shaking in every plate, vomiting into the sky a trail of smoke that extended clear to the eastern horizon, the _Vulcan_ shouldered her way at top speed across the mazy lanes of the Sargasso.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Several of the group wore bandages, two, unable to stand, sat in steamer chairs, all had the pale faces of all-night watchers, but every eye in the crowd scanned with feverish intensity the spangled ocean over which they fled.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Not a breath of air stirred, but the speed of the vessel sent a breeze whipping over the poop of the steamer where a group of battered men stared fixedly over the long frothing path of the screw.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Not a breath of air stirred, but the speed of the vessel sent a breeze whipping over the poop of the steamer where a group of battered men stared fixedly over the long frothing path of the screw.
not in physical motion
From this reading The tug had come a queer crooked path across that sea, and the lay of her smoke trail down the pearly glow of dawn still marked her tortuous course.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Not a breath of air stirred, but the speed of the vessel sent a breeze whipping over the poop of the steamer where a group of battered men stared fixedly over the long frothing path of the screw.
SUBMARINEnounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading CHASED BY A SUBMARINE Wheezing, coughing, shaking in every plate, vomiting into the sky a trail of smoke that extended clear to the eastern horizon, the _Vulcan_ shouldered her way at top speed across the mazy lanes of the Sargasso.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CHASED BY A SUBMARINE Wheezing, coughing, shaking in every plate, vomiting into the sky a trail of smoke that extended clear to the eastern horizon, the _Vulcan_ shouldered her way at top speed across the mazy lanes of the Sargasso.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHASED BY A SUBMARINE Wheezing, coughing, shaking in every plate, vomiting into the sky a trail of smoke that extended clear to the eastern horizon, the _Vulcan_ shouldered her way at top speed across the mazy lanes of the Sargasso.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Several of the group wore bandages, two, unable to stand, sat in steamer chairs, all had the pale faces of all-night watchers, but every eye in the crowd scanned with feverish intensity the spangled ocean over which they fled.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHASED BY A SUBMARINE Wheezing, coughing, shaking in every plate, vomiting into the sky a trail of smoke that extended clear to the eastern horizon, the _Vulcan_ shouldered her way at top speed across the mazy lanes of the Sargasso.
the upper part of anything
From this reading CHASED BY A SUBMARINE Wheezing, coughing, shaking in every plate, vomiting into the sky a trail of smoke that extended clear to the eastern horizon, the _Vulcan_ shouldered her way at top speed across the mazy lanes of the Sargasso.
tortuousadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrtʃəwəs/
highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious
From this reading The tug had come a queer crooked path across that sea, and the lay of her smoke trail down the pearly glow of dawn still marked her tortuous course.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading CHASED BY A SUBMARINE Wheezing, coughing, shaking in every plate, vomiting into the sky a trail of smoke that extended clear to the eastern horizon, the _Vulcan_ shouldered her way at top speed across the mazy lanes of the Sargasso.
tugverbUS /tʌɡ/
pull hard
From this reading The tug had come a queer crooked path across that sea, and the lay of her smoke trail down the pearly glow of dawn still marked her tortuous course.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Several of the group wore bandages, two, unable to stand, sat in steamer chairs, all had the pale faces of all-night watchers, but every eye in the crowd scanned with feverish intensity the spangled ocean over which they fled.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Several of the group wore bandages, two, unable to stand, sat in steamer chairs, all had the pale faces of all-night watchers, but every eye in the crowd scanned with feverish intensity the spangled ocean over which they fled.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Not a breath of air stirred, but the speed of the vessel sent a breeze whipping over the poop of the steamer where a group of battered men stared fixedly over the long frothing path of the screw.
vomitingnounUS /ˈvɑːmətɪŋ/
the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth
From this reading CHASED BY A SUBMARINE Wheezing, coughing, shaking in every plate, vomiting into the sky a trail of smoke that extended clear to the eastern horizon, the _Vulcan_ shouldered her way at top speed across the mazy lanes of the Sargasso.
VulcannounUS /ˈvʌlkən/
(Roman mythology) god of fire and metal working; counterpart of Greek Hephaestus
From this reading CHASED BY A SUBMARINE Wheezing, coughing, shaking in every plate, vomiting into the sky a trail of smoke that extended clear to the eastern horizon, the _Vulcan_ shouldered her way at top speed across the mazy lanes of the Sargasso.
watchersnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃərz/
plural of “watcher” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading Several of the group wore bandages, two, unable to stand, sat in steamer chairs, all had the pale faces of all-night watchers, but every eye in the crowd scanned with feverish intensity the spangled ocean over which they fled.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading CHASED BY A SUBMARINE Wheezing, coughing, shaking in every plate, vomiting into the sky a trail of smoke that extended clear to the eastern horizon, the _Vulcan_ shouldered her way at top speed across the mazy lanes of the Sargasso.
WheezingadjectiveUS /ˈwiːzɪŋ/
relating to breathing with a whistling sound
From this reading CHASED BY A SUBMARINE Wheezing, coughing, shaking in every plate, vomiting into the sky a trail of smoke that extended clear to the eastern horizon, the _Vulcan_ shouldered her way at top speed across the mazy lanes of the Sargasso.
in or at the place that
From this reading Not a breath of air stirred, but the speed of the vessel sent a breeze whipping over the poop of the steamer where a group of battered men stared fixedly over the long frothing path of the screw.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Several of the group wore bandages, two, unable to stand, sat in steamer chairs, all had the pale faces of all-night watchers, but every eye in the crowd scanned with feverish intensity the spangled ocean over which they fled.
whippingnounUS /ˈwɪpɪŋ/
beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
From this reading Not a breath of air stirred, but the speed of the vessel sent a breeze whipping over the poop of the steamer where a group of battered men stared fixedly over the long frothing path of the screw.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The wind snatched at the clothes and bandages of the intent men.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Several of the group wore bandages, two, unable to stand, sat in steamer chairs, all had the pale faces of all-night watchers, but every eye in the crowd scanned with feverish intensity the spangled ocean over which they fled.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Several of the group wore bandages, two, unable to stand, sat in steamer chairs, all had the pale faces of all-night watchers, but every eye in the crowd scanned with feverish intensity the spangled ocean over which they fled.