used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Like all the rest of the strong-*finned, silver-sided host, he was now feeding with a ravenousness of appetite unknown to him in the old days of rapid and pool.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading For some reason which he could never have explained,--for he certainly felt no affection for them,--the smelt, with others like himself, kept travelling more or less in the company of the reviving "slinks".
(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 Like all the rest of the strong-*finned, silver-sided host, he was now feeding with a ravenousness of appetite unknown to him in the old days of rapid and pool.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading His food was chiefly the very tiny creatures of the sea, shell-fish from the deep-covered rocks and floating masses of weed, young fry swimming in schools, jellyfish of various sorts, and the myriad minute sea things which made certain belts and patches of the sea, at times, almost like a kind of soup ready to his eager palate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Like all the rest of the strong-*finned, silver-sided host, he was now feeding with a ravenousness of appetite unknown to him in the old days of rapid and pool.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading Like all the rest of the strong-*finned, silver-sided host, he was now feeding with a ravenousness of appetite unknown to him in the old days of rapid and pool.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ever north and north swam the silver host, seeking those cold currents from the pole which are as thick with life as the lands they wash are lifeless.
armiesnounUS /ˈɑːrmiz/
plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Very deep they swam, so deep that, countless as their armies were, they left no trace to betray them to the nets or hooks of the fishing fleets.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ever north and north swam the silver host, seeking those cold currents from the pole which are as thick with life as the lands they wash are lifeless.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His food was chiefly the very tiny creatures of the sea, shell-fish from the deep-covered rocks and floating masses of weed, young fry swimming in schools, jellyfish of various sorts, and the myriad minute sea things which made certain belts and patches of the sea, at times, almost like a kind of soup ready to his eager palate.
beltsnounUS /belts/
plural of “belt” — endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading His food was chiefly the very tiny creatures of the sea, shell-fish from the deep-covered rocks and floating masses of weed, young fry swimming in schools, jellyfish of various sorts, and the myriad minute sea things which made certain belts and patches of the sea, at times, almost like a kind of soup ready to his eager palate.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading Very deep they swam, so deep that, countless as their armies were, they left no trace to betray them to the nets or hooks of the fishing fleets.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading His food was chiefly the very tiny creatures of the sea, shell-fish from the deep-covered rocks and floating masses of weed, young fry swimming in schools, jellyfish of various sorts, and the myriad minute sea things which made certain belts and patches of the sea, at times, almost like a kind of soup ready to his eager palate.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading For some reason which he could never have explained,--for he certainly felt no affection for them,--the smelt, with others like himself, kept travelling more or less in the company of the reviving "slinks".
for the most part
From this reading His food was chiefly the very tiny creatures of the sea, shell-fish from the deep-covered rocks and floating masses of weed, young fry swimming in schools, jellyfish of various sorts, and the myriad minute sea things which made certain belts and patches of the sea, at times, almost like a kind of soup ready to his eager palate.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Ever north and north swam the silver host, seeking those cold currents from the pole which are as thick with life as the lands they wash are lifeless.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading For some reason which he could never have explained,--for he certainly felt no affection for them,--the smelt, with others like himself, kept travelling more or less in the company of the reviving "slinks".
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For some reason which he could never have explained,--for he certainly felt no affection for them,--the smelt, with others like himself, kept travelling more or less in the company of the reviving "slinks".
countlessadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊntləs/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading Very deep they swam, so deep that, countless as their armies were, they left no trace to betray them to the nets or hooks of the fishing fleets.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading His food was chiefly the very tiny creatures of the sea, shell-fish from the deep-covered rocks and floating masses of weed, young fry swimming in schools, jellyfish of various sorts, and the myriad minute sea things which made certain belts and patches of the sea, at times, almost like a kind of soup ready to his eager palate.
currentsnounUS /ˈkɜːrənts/
plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Ever north and north swam the silver host, seeking those cold currents from the pole which are as thick with life as the lands they wash are lifeless.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Like all the rest of the strong-*finned, silver-sided host, he was now feeding with a ravenousness of appetite unknown to him in the old days of rapid and pool.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Very deep they swam, so deep that, countless as their armies were, they left no trace to betray them to the nets or hooks of the fishing fleets.
deep-covered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His food was chiefly the very tiny creatures of the sea, shell-fish from the deep-covered rocks and floating masses of weed, young fry swimming in schools, jellyfish of various sorts, and the myriad minute sea things which made certain belts and patches of the sea, at times, almost like a kind of soup ready to his eager palate.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading His food was chiefly the very tiny creatures of the sea, shell-fish from the deep-covered rocks and floating masses of weed, young fry swimming in schools, jellyfish of various sorts, and the myriad minute sea things which made certain belts and patches of the sea, at times, almost like a kind of soup ready to his eager palate.
at any time
From this reading Ever north and north swam the silver host, seeking those cold currents from the pole which are as thick with life as the lands they wash are lifeless.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading For some reason which he could never have explained,--for he certainly felt no affection for them,--the smelt, with others like himself, kept travelling more or less in the company of the reviving "slinks".
feedingnounUS /ˈfiːdɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading Like all the rest of the strong-*finned, silver-sided host, he was now feeding with a ravenousness of appetite unknown to him in the old days of rapid and pool.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading For some reason which he could never have explained,--for he certainly felt no affection for them,--the smelt, with others like himself, kept travelling more or less in the company of the reviving "slinks".
finned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Like all the rest of the strong-*finned, silver-sided host, he was now feeding with a ravenousness of appetite unknown to him in the old days of rapid and pool.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading Very deep they swam, so deep that, countless as their armies were, they left no trace to betray them to the nets or hooks of the fishing fleets.
fleetsnounUS /fliːts/
plural of “fleet” — group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading Very deep they swam, so deep that, countless as their armies were, they left no trace to betray them to the nets or hooks of the fishing fleets.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading His food was chiefly the very tiny creatures of the sea, shell-fish from the deep-covered rocks and floating masses of weed, young fry swimming in schools, jellyfish of various sorts, and the myriad minute sea things which made certain belts and patches of the sea, at times, almost like a kind of soup ready to his eager palate.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading His food was chiefly the very tiny creatures of the sea, shell-fish from the deep-covered rocks and floating masses of weed, young fry swimming in schools, jellyfish of various sorts, and the myriad minute sea things which made certain belts and patches of the sea, at times, almost like a kind of soup ready to his eager palate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some reason which he could never have explained,--for he certainly felt no affection for them,--the smelt, with others like himself, kept travelling more or less in the company of the reviving "slinks".
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His food was chiefly the very tiny creatures of the sea, shell-fish from the deep-covered rocks and floating masses of weed, young fry swimming in schools, jellyfish of various sorts, and the myriad minute sea things which made certain belts and patches of the sea, at times, almost like a kind of soup ready to his eager palate.
fryverbUS /fraɪ/
be excessively hot
From this reading His food was chiefly the very tiny creatures of the sea, shell-fish from the deep-covered rocks and floating masses of weed, young fry swimming in schools, jellyfish of various sorts, and the myriad minute sea things which made certain belts and patches of the sea, at times, almost like a kind of soup ready to his eager palate.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For some reason which he could never have explained,--for he certainly felt no affection for them,--the smelt, with others like himself, kept travelling more or less in the company of the reviving "slinks".
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For some reason which he could never have explained,--for he certainly felt no affection for them,--the smelt, with others like himself, kept travelling more or less in the company of the reviving "slinks".
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Like all the rest of the strong-*finned, silver-sided host, he was now feeding with a ravenousness of appetite unknown to him in the old days of rapid and pool.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading For some reason which he could never have explained,--for he certainly felt no affection for them,--the smelt, with others like himself, kept travelling more or less in the company of the reviving "slinks".
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His food was chiefly the very tiny creatures of the sea, shell-fish from the deep-covered rocks and floating masses of weed, young fry swimming in schools, jellyfish of various sorts, and the myriad minute sea things which made certain belts and patches of the sea, at times, almost like a kind of soup ready to his eager palate.
hooksnounUS /hʊks/
large strong hand (as of a fighter)
From this reading Very deep they swam, so deep that, countless as their armies were, they left no trace to betray them to the nets or hooks of the fishing fleets.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Like all the rest of the strong-*finned, silver-sided host, he was now feeding with a ravenousness of appetite unknown to him in the old days of rapid and pool.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For some reason which he could never have explained,--for he certainly felt no affection for them,--the smelt, with others like himself, kept travelling more or less in the company of the reviving "slinks".
jellyfishnounUS /ˈdʒelifɪʃ/
large siphonophore having a bladderlike float and stinging tentacles
From this reading His food was chiefly the very tiny creatures of the sea, shell-fish from the deep-covered rocks and floating masses of weed, young fry swimming in schools, jellyfish of various sorts, and the myriad minute sea things which made certain belts and patches of the sea, at times, almost like a kind of soup ready to his eager palate.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading For some reason which he could never have explained,--for he certainly felt no affection for them,--the smelt, with others like himself, kept travelling more or less in the company of the reviving "slinks".
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading His food was chiefly the very tiny creatures of the sea, shell-fish from the deep-covered rocks and floating masses of weed, young fry swimming in schools, jellyfish of various sorts, and the myriad minute sea things which made certain belts and patches of the sea, at times, almost like a kind of soup ready to his eager palate.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Ever north and north swam the silver host, seeking those cold currents from the pole which are as thick with life as the lands they wash are lifeless.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Very deep they swam, so deep that, countless as their armies were, they left no trace to betray them to the nets or hooks of the fishing fleets.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading For some reason which he could never have explained,--for he certainly felt no affection for them,--the smelt, with others like himself, kept travelling more or less in the company of the reviving "slinks".
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Ever north and north swam the silver host, seeking those cold currents from the pole which are as thick with life as the lands they wash are lifeless.
lifelessadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪfləs/
deprived of life; no longer living
From this reading Ever north and north swam the silver host, seeking those cold currents from the pole which are as thick with life as the lands they wash are lifeless.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading For some reason which he could never have explained,--for he certainly felt no affection for them,--the smelt, with others like himself, kept travelling more or less in the company of the reviving "slinks".
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading His food was chiefly the very tiny creatures of the sea, shell-fish from the deep-covered rocks and floating masses of weed, young fry swimming in schools, jellyfish of various sorts, and the myriad minute sea things which made certain belts and patches of the sea, at times, almost like a kind of soup ready to his eager palate.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading His food was chiefly the very tiny creatures of the sea, shell-fish from the deep-covered rocks and floating masses of weed, young fry swimming in schools, jellyfish of various sorts, and the myriad minute sea things which made certain belts and patches of the sea, at times, almost like a kind of soup ready to his eager palate.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading His food was chiefly the very tiny creatures of the sea, shell-fish from the deep-covered rocks and floating masses of weed, young fry swimming in schools, jellyfish of various sorts, and the myriad minute sea things which made certain belts and patches of the sea, at times, almost like a kind of soup ready to his eager palate.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For some reason which he could never have explained,--for he certainly felt no affection for them,--the smelt, with others like himself, kept travelling more or less in the company of the reviving "slinks".
myriadnounUS /ˈmɪriəd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading His food was chiefly the very tiny creatures of the sea, shell-fish from the deep-covered rocks and floating masses of weed, young fry swimming in schools, jellyfish of various sorts, and the myriad minute sea things which made certain belts and patches of the sea, at times, almost like a kind of soup ready to his eager palate.
netsnounUS /nets/
plural of “net” — a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading Very deep they swam, so deep that, countless as their armies were, they left no trace to betray them to the nets or hooks of the fishing fleets.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading For some reason which he could never have explained,--for he certainly felt no affection for them,--the smelt, with others like himself, kept travelling more or less in the company of the reviving "slinks".
not any; not one
From this reading For some reason which he could never have explained,--for he certainly felt no affection for them,--the smelt, with others like himself, kept travelling more or less in the company of the reviving "slinks".
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Ever north and north swam the silver host, seeking those cold currents from the pole which are as thick with life as the lands they wash are lifeless.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Like all the rest of the strong-*finned, silver-sided host, he was now feeding with a ravenousness of appetite unknown to him in the old days of rapid and pool.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For some reason which he could never have explained,--for he certainly felt no affection for them,--the smelt, with others like himself, kept travelling more or less in the company of the reviving "slinks".
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Like all the rest of the strong-*finned, silver-sided host, he was now feeding with a ravenousness of appetite unknown to him in the old days of rapid and pool.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For some reason which he could never have explained,--for he certainly felt no affection for them,--the smelt, with others like himself, kept travelling more or less in the company of the reviving "slinks".
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For some reason which he could never have explained,--for he certainly felt no affection for them,--the smelt, with others like himself, kept travelling more or less in the company of the reviving "slinks".
palatenounUS /ˈpælət/
the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities
From this reading His food was chiefly the very tiny creatures of the sea, shell-fish from the deep-covered rocks and floating masses of weed, young fry swimming in schools, jellyfish of various sorts, and the myriad minute sea things which made certain belts and patches of the sea, at times, almost like a kind of soup ready to his eager palate.
patchesnounUS /ˈpætʃəz/
plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something
From this reading His food was chiefly the very tiny creatures of the sea, shell-fish from the deep-covered rocks and floating masses of weed, young fry swimming in schools, jellyfish of various sorts, and the myriad minute sea things which made certain belts and patches of the sea, at times, almost like a kind of soup ready to his eager palate.
polenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading Ever north and north swam the silver host, seeking those cold currents from the pole which are as thick with life as the lands they wash are lifeless.
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading Like all the rest of the strong-*finned, silver-sided host, he was now feeding with a ravenousness of appetite unknown to him in the old days of rapid and pool.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading Like all the rest of the strong-*finned, silver-sided host, he was now feeding with a ravenousness of appetite unknown to him in the old days of rapid and pool.
ravenousnessnoun
excessive desire to eat
From this reading Like all the rest of the strong-*finned, silver-sided host, he was now feeding with a ravenousness of appetite unknown to him in the old days of rapid and pool.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading His food was chiefly the very tiny creatures of the sea, shell-fish from the deep-covered rocks and floating masses of weed, young fry swimming in schools, jellyfish of various sorts, and the myriad minute sea things which made certain belts and patches of the sea, at times, almost like a kind of soup ready to his eager palate.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For some reason which he could never have explained,--for he certainly felt no affection for them,--the smelt, with others like himself, kept travelling more or less in the company of the reviving "slinks".
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Like all the rest of the strong-*finned, silver-sided host, he was now feeding with a ravenousness of appetite unknown to him in the old days of rapid and pool.
revivingadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvɪŋ/
tending to impart new life and vigor to
From this reading For some reason which he could never have explained,--for he certainly felt no affection for them,--the smelt, with others like himself, kept travelling more or less in the company of the reviving "slinks".
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading His food was chiefly the very tiny creatures of the sea, shell-fish from the deep-covered rocks and floating masses of weed, young fry swimming in schools, jellyfish of various sorts, and the myriad minute sea things which made certain belts and patches of the sea, at times, almost like a kind of soup ready to his eager palate.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading His food was chiefly the very tiny creatures of the sea, shell-fish from the deep-covered rocks and floating masses of weed, young fry swimming in schools, jellyfish of various sorts, and the myriad minute sea things which made certain belts and patches of the sea, at times, almost like a kind of soup ready to his eager palate.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading His food was chiefly the very tiny creatures of the sea, shell-fish from the deep-covered rocks and floating masses of weed, young fry swimming in schools, jellyfish of various sorts, and the myriad minute sea things which made certain belts and patches of the sea, at times, almost like a kind of soup ready to his eager palate.
the act of searching for something
From this reading Ever north and north swam the silver host, seeking those cold currents from the pole which are as thick with life as the lands they wash are lifeless.
shell-fish
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His food was chiefly the very tiny creatures of the sea, shell-fish from the deep-covered rocks and floating masses of weed, young fry swimming in schools, jellyfish of various sorts, and the myriad minute sea things which made certain belts and patches of the sea, at times, almost like a kind of soup ready to his eager palate.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Ever north and north swam the silver host, seeking those cold currents from the pole which are as thick with life as the lands they wash are lifeless.
silver-sided
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Like all the rest of the strong-*finned, silver-sided host, he was now feeding with a ravenousness of appetite unknown to him in the old days of rapid and pool.
slinks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For some reason which he could never have explained,--for he certainly felt no affection for them,--the smelt, with others like himself, kept travelling more or less in the company of the reviving "slinks".
smeltnounUS /smelt/
small cold-water silvery fish; migrate between salt and fresh water
From this reading For some reason which he could never have explained,--for he certainly felt no affection for them,--the smelt, with others like himself, kept travelling more or less in the company of the reviving "slinks".
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Very deep they swam, so deep that, countless as their armies were, they left no trace to betray them to the nets or hooks of the fishing fleets.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some reason which he could never have explained,--for he certainly felt no affection for them,--the smelt, with others like himself, kept travelling more or less in the company of the reviving "slinks".
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading His food was chiefly the very tiny creatures of the sea, shell-fish from the deep-covered rocks and floating masses of weed, young fry swimming in schools, jellyfish of various sorts, and the myriad minute sea things which made certain belts and patches of the sea, at times, almost like a kind of soup ready to his eager palate.
soupnounUS /suːp/
liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food
From this reading His food was chiefly the very tiny creatures of the sea, shell-fish from the deep-covered rocks and floating masses of weed, young fry swimming in schools, jellyfish of various sorts, and the myriad minute sea things which made certain belts and patches of the sea, at times, almost like a kind of soup ready to his eager palate.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Like all the rest of the strong-*finned, silver-sided host, he was now feeding with a ravenousness of appetite unknown to him in the old days of rapid and pool.
swamverbUS /swæm/
inflected form of “swim” — travel through water
From this reading Ever north and north swam the silver host, seeking those cold currents from the pole which are as thick with life as the lands they wash are lifeless.
swimmingnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading His food was chiefly the very tiny creatures of the sea, shell-fish from the deep-covered rocks and floating masses of weed, young fry swimming in schools, jellyfish of various sorts, and the myriad minute sea things which made certain belts and patches of the sea, at times, almost like a kind of soup ready to his eager palate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Very deep they swam, so deep that, countless as their armies were, they left no trace to betray them to the nets or hooks of the fishing fleets.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For some reason which he could never have explained,--for he certainly felt no affection for them,--the smelt, with others like himself, kept travelling more or less in the company of the reviving "slinks".
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Very deep they swam, so deep that, countless as their armies were, they left no trace to betray them to the nets or hooks of the fishing fleets.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For some reason which he could never have explained,--for he certainly felt no affection for them,--the smelt, with others like himself, kept travelling more or less in the company of the reviving "slinks".
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ever north and north swam the silver host, seeking those cold currents from the pole which are as thick with life as the lands they wash are lifeless.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Ever north and north swam the silver host, seeking those cold currents from the pole which are as thick with life as the lands they wash are lifeless.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading His food was chiefly the very tiny creatures of the sea, shell-fish from the deep-covered rocks and floating masses of weed, young fry swimming in schools, jellyfish of various sorts, and the myriad minute sea things which made certain belts and patches of the sea, at times, almost like a kind of soup ready to his eager palate.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Ever north and north swam the silver host, seeking those cold currents from the pole which are as thick with life as the lands they wash are lifeless.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading His food was chiefly the very tiny creatures of the sea, shell-fish from the deep-covered rocks and floating masses of weed, young fry swimming in schools, jellyfish of various sorts, and the myriad minute sea things which made certain belts and patches of the sea, at times, almost like a kind of soup ready to his eager palate.
very small
From this reading His food was chiefly the very tiny creatures of the sea, shell-fish from the deep-covered rocks and floating masses of weed, young fry swimming in schools, jellyfish of various sorts, and the myriad minute sea things which made certain belts and patches of the sea, at times, almost like a kind of soup ready to his eager palate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Like all the rest of the strong-*finned, silver-sided host, he was now feeding with a ravenousness of appetite unknown to him in the old days of rapid and pool.
a just detectable amount
From this reading Very deep they swam, so deep that, countless as their armies were, they left no trace to betray them to the nets or hooks of the fishing fleets.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading For some reason which he could never have explained,--for he certainly felt no affection for them,--the smelt, with others like himself, kept travelling more or less in the company of the reviving "slinks".
not known
From this reading Like all the rest of the strong-*finned, silver-sided host, he was now feeding with a ravenousness of appetite unknown to him in the old days of rapid and pool.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading His food was chiefly the very tiny creatures of the sea, shell-fish from the deep-covered rocks and floating masses of weed, young fry swimming in schools, jellyfish of various sorts, and the myriad minute sea things which made certain belts and patches of the sea, at times, almost like a kind of soup ready to his eager palate.
precisely as stated
From this reading His food was chiefly the very tiny creatures of the sea, shell-fish from the deep-covered rocks and floating masses of weed, young fry swimming in schools, jellyfish of various sorts, and the myriad minute sea things which made certain belts and patches of the sea, at times, almost like a kind of soup ready to his eager palate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Like all the rest of the strong-*finned, silver-sided host, he was now feeding with a ravenousness of appetite unknown to him in the old days of rapid and pool.
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading Ever north and north swam the silver host, seeking those cold currents from the pole which are as thick with life as the lands they wash are lifeless.
weednounUS /wiːd/
any plant that crowds out cultivated plants
From this reading His food was chiefly the very tiny creatures of the sea, shell-fish from the deep-covered rocks and floating masses of weed, young fry swimming in schools, jellyfish of various sorts, and the myriad minute sea things which made certain belts and patches of the sea, at times, almost like a kind of soup ready to his eager palate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Very deep they swam, so deep that, countless as their armies were, they left no trace to betray them to the nets or hooks of the fishing fleets.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For some reason which he could never have explained,--for he certainly felt no affection for them,--the smelt, with others like himself, kept travelling more or less in the company of the reviving "slinks".
in the company of; together with
From this reading For some reason which he could never have explained,--for he certainly felt no affection for them,--the smelt, with others like himself, kept travelling more or less in the company of the reviving "slinks".
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading His food was chiefly the very tiny creatures of the sea, shell-fish from the deep-covered rocks and floating masses of weed, young fry swimming in schools, jellyfish of various sorts, and the myriad minute sea things which made certain belts and patches of the sea, at times, almost like a kind of soup ready to his eager palate.
