used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BASHFUL OCTOPUS It was a lovely day, and the sea was like azure under the rays of the sun.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "People who live upon the land know only those sea creatures which they are able to catch in nets or upon hooks or those which become disabled and are washed ashore," remarked the Queen as they swam swiftly through the clear water.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BASHFUL OCTOPUS It was a lovely day, and the sea was like azure under the rays of the sun.
Aquareine
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From this reading The party consisted of but four: Queen Aquareine, Princess Clia, Trot and Cap'n Bill.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "People who live upon the land know only those sea creatures which they are able to catch in nets or upon hooks or those which become disabled and are washed ashore," remarked the Queen as they swam swiftly through the clear water.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "People who live upon the land know only those sea creatures which they are able to catch in nets or upon hooks or those which become disabled and are washed ashore," remarked the Queen as they swam swiftly through the clear water.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading "People who live upon the land know only those sea creatures which they are able to catch in nets or upon hooks or those which become disabled and are washed ashore," remarked the Queen as they swam swiftly through the clear water.
azurenounUS /ˈæʒər/
a light shade of blue
From this reading THE BASHFUL OCTOPUS It was a lovely day, and the sea was like azure under the rays of the sun.
BASHFULadjectiveUS /ˈbæʃfəl/
self-consciously timid
From this reading THE BASHFUL OCTOPUS It was a lovely day, and the sea was like azure under the rays of the sun.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "People who live upon the land know only those sea creatures which they are able to catch in nets or upon hooks or those which become disabled and are washed ashore," remarked the Queen as they swam swiftly through the clear water.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Over the flower beds and through the gardens they swam, emerging into the open sea in a direction opposite that taken by the visitors the day before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Over the flower beds and through the gardens they swam, emerging into the open sea in a direction opposite that taken by the visitors the day before.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading The party consisted of but four: Queen Aquareine, Princess Clia, Trot and Cap'n Bill.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The party consisted of but four: Queen Aquareine, Princess Clia, Trot and Cap'n Bill.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Over the flower beds and through the gardens they swam, emerging into the open sea in a direction opposite that taken by the visitors the day before.
Cap'n
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From this reading The party consisted of but four: Queen Aquareine, Princess Clia, Trot and Cap'n Bill.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "People who live upon the land know only those sea creatures which they are able to catch in nets or upon hooks or those which become disabled and are washed ashore," remarked the Queen as they swam swiftly through the clear water.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "And those who sail in ships see only the creatures who chance to come to the surface.
rid of obstructions
From this reading "People who live upon the land know only those sea creatures which they are able to catch in nets or upon hooks or those which become disabled and are washed ashore," remarked the Queen as they swam swiftly through the clear water.
Clia
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From this reading The party consisted of but four: Queen Aquareine, Princess Clia, Trot and Cap'n Bill.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "And those who sail in ships see only the creatures who chance to come to the surface.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading The party consisted of but four: Queen Aquareine, Princess Clia, Trot and Cap'n Bill.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading "People who live upon the land know only those sea creatures which they are able to catch in nets or upon hooks or those which become disabled and are washed ashore," remarked the Queen as they swam swiftly through the clear water.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE BASHFUL OCTOPUS It was a lovely day, and the sea was like azure under the rays of the sun.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Over the flower beds and through the gardens they swam, emerging into the open sea in a direction opposite that taken by the visitors the day before.
disablednounUS /dɪˈseɪbəld/
people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped
From this reading "People who live upon the land know only those sea creatures which they are able to catch in nets or upon hooks or those which become disabled and are washed ashore," remarked the Queen as they swam swiftly through the clear water.
emergingadjectiveUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/
coming to maturity
From this reading Over the flower beds and through the gardens they swam, emerging into the open sea in a direction opposite that taken by the visitors the day before.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Over the flower beds and through the gardens they swam, emerging into the open sea in a direction opposite that taken by the visitors the day before.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The party consisted of but four: Queen Aquareine, Princess Clia, Trot and Cap'n Bill.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Over the flower beds and through the gardens they swam, emerging into the open sea in a direction opposite that taken by the visitors the day before.
hooksnounUS /hʊks/
large strong hand (as of a fighter)
From this reading "People who live upon the land know only those sea creatures which they are able to catch in nets or upon hooks or those which become disabled and are washed ashore," remarked the Queen as they swam swiftly through the clear water.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Over the flower beds and through the gardens they swam, emerging into the open sea in a direction opposite that taken by the visitors the day before.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Over the flower beds and through the gardens they swam, emerging into the open sea in a direction opposite that taken by the visitors the day before.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE BASHFUL OCTOPUS It was a lovely day, and the sea was like azure under the rays of the sun.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "People who live upon the land know only those sea creatures which they are able to catch in nets or upon hooks or those which become disabled and are washed ashore," remarked the Queen as they swam swiftly through the clear water.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading "People who live upon the land know only those sea creatures which they are able to catch in nets or upon hooks or those which become disabled and are washed ashore," remarked the Queen as they swam swiftly through the clear water.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE BASHFUL OCTOPUS It was a lovely day, and the sea was like azure under the rays of the sun.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "People who live upon the land know only those sea creatures which they are able to catch in nets or upon hooks or those which become disabled and are washed ashore," remarked the Queen as they swam swiftly through the clear water.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading THE BASHFUL OCTOPUS It was a lovely day, and the sea was like azure under the rays of the sun.
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 "People who live upon the land know only those sea creatures which they are able to catch in nets or upon hooks or those which become disabled and are washed ashore," remarked the Queen as they swam swiftly through the clear water.
OCTOPUSnounUS /ˈɑːktəpʊs/
tentacles of octopus prepared as food
From this reading THE BASHFUL OCTOPUS It was a lovely day, and the sea was like azure under the rays of the sun.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BASHFUL OCTOPUS It was a lovely day, and the sea was like azure under the rays of the sun.
and nothing more
From this reading "People who live upon the land know only those sea creatures which they are able to catch in nets or upon hooks or those which become disabled and are washed ashore," remarked the Queen as they swam swiftly through the clear water.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Over the flower beds and through the gardens they swam, emerging into the open sea in a direction opposite that taken by the visitors the day before.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Over the flower beds and through the gardens they swam, emerging into the open sea in a direction opposite that taken by the visitors the day before.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "People who live upon the land know only those sea creatures which they are able to catch in nets or upon hooks or those which become disabled and are washed ashore," remarked the Queen as they swam swiftly through the clear water.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over the flower beds and through the gardens they swam, emerging into the open sea in a direction opposite that taken by the visitors the day before.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The party consisted of but four: Queen Aquareine, Princess Clia, Trot and Cap'n Bill.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "People who live upon the land know only those sea creatures which they are able to catch in nets or upon hooks or those which become disabled and are washed ashore," remarked the Queen as they swam swiftly through the clear water.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading The party consisted of but four: Queen Aquareine, Princess Clia, Trot and Cap'n Bill.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading The party consisted of but four: Queen Aquareine, Princess Clia, Trot and Cap'n Bill.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading THE BASHFUL OCTOPUS It was a lovely day, and the sea was like azure under the rays of the sun.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "People who live upon the land know only those sea creatures which they are able to catch in nets or upon hooks or those which become disabled and are washed ashore," remarked the Queen as they swam swiftly through the clear water.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading "And those who sail in ships see only the creatures who chance to come to the surface.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading THE BASHFUL OCTOPUS It was a lovely day, and the sea was like azure under the rays of the sun.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "And those who sail in ships see only the creatures who chance to come to the surface.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading "And those who sail in ships see only the creatures who chance to come to the surface.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading THE BASHFUL OCTOPUS It was a lovely day, and the sea was like azure under the rays of the sun.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading "And those who sail in ships see only the creatures who chance to come to the surface.
swamverbUS /swæm/
inflected form of “swim” — travel through water
From this reading Over the flower beds and through the gardens they swam, emerging into the open sea in a direction opposite that taken by the visitors the day before.
in a swift manner
From this reading "People who live upon the land know only those sea creatures which they are able to catch in nets or upon hooks or those which become disabled and are washed ashore," remarked the Queen as they swam swiftly through the clear water.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Over the flower beds and through the gardens they swam, emerging into the open sea in a direction opposite that taken by the visitors the day before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Over the flower beds and through the gardens they swam, emerging into the open sea in a direction opposite that taken by the visitors the day before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BASHFUL OCTOPUS It was a lovely day, and the sea was like azure under the rays of the sun.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Over the flower beds and through the gardens they swam, emerging into the open sea in a direction opposite that taken by the visitors the day before.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "People who live upon the land know only those sea creatures which they are able to catch in nets or upon hooks or those which become disabled and are washed ashore," remarked the Queen as they swam swiftly through the clear water.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Over the flower beds and through the gardens they swam, emerging into the open sea in a direction opposite that taken by the visitors the day before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "People who live upon the land know only those sea creatures which they are able to catch in nets or upon hooks or those which become disabled and are washed ashore," remarked the Queen as they swam swiftly through the clear water.
TrotverbUS /trɑːt/
run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading The party consisted of but four: Queen Aquareine, Princess Clia, Trot and Cap'n Bill.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE BASHFUL OCTOPUS It was a lovely day, and the sea was like azure under the rays of the sun.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "People who live upon the land know only those sea creatures which they are able to catch in nets or upon hooks or those which become disabled and are washed ashore," remarked the Queen as they swam swiftly through the clear water.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Over the flower beds and through the gardens they swam, emerging into the open sea in a direction opposite that taken by the visitors the day before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BASHFUL OCTOPUS It was a lovely day, and the sea was like azure under the rays of the sun.
washedadjectiveUS /wɑːʃt/
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading "People who live upon the land know only those sea creatures which they are able to catch in nets or upon hooks or those which become disabled and are washed ashore," remarked the Queen as they swam swiftly through the clear water.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading "People who live upon the land know only those sea creatures which they are able to catch in nets or upon hooks or those which become disabled and are washed ashore," remarked the Queen as they swam swiftly through the clear water.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "People who live upon the land know only those sea creatures which they are able to catch in nets or upon hooks or those which become disabled and are washed ashore," remarked the Queen as they swam swiftly through the clear water.
which person or people
From this reading "People who live upon the land know only those sea creatures which they are able to catch in nets or upon hooks or those which become disabled and are washed ashore," remarked the Queen as they swam swiftly through the clear water.
