adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a week past the run had been slowly growing, while the canneries tested themselves, but on the opening day of the new month the horde issued boldly forth from the depths of the sea, and the battle began in earnest.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For a week past the run had been slowly growing, while the canneries tested themselves, but on the opening day of the new month the horde issued boldly forth from the depths of the sea, and the battle began in earnest.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading As if in answer to some deep-sea signal, the tides were quickened by a coursing multitude, steadfast and unafraid, yet foredoomed to die by the hand of man, or else more surely by the serving of their destiny.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Outside, the languorous ocean heaved as smiling and serene as ever, but within the harbor a wondrous change occurred.
battlenounUS /ˈbætəl/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading For a week past the run had been slowly growing, while the canneries tested themselves, but on the opening day of the new month the horde issued boldly forth from the depths of the sea, and the battle began in earnest.
baynounUS /beɪ/
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading They came during the hush of the dawn, a mad, crowding throng from No Man's Land, to wake the tide-rips and people the shimmering reaches of the bay, lashing them to sudden life and fury.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For a week past the run had been slowly growing, while the canneries tested themselves, but on the opening day of the new month the horde issued boldly forth from the depths of the sea, and the battle began in earnest.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading For a week past the run had been slowly growing, while the canneries tested themselves, but on the opening day of the new month the horde issued boldly forth from the depths of the sea, and the battle began in earnest.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading THE SILVER HORDE The main body of salmon struck into the Kalvik River on the first day of July.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading For a week past the run had been slowly growing, while the canneries tested themselves, but on the opening day of the new month the horde issued boldly forth from the depths of the sea, and the battle began in earnest.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For a week past the run had been slowly growing, while the canneries tested themselves, but on the opening day of the new month the horde issued boldly forth from the depths of the sea, and the battle began in earnest.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As if in answer to some deep-sea signal, the tides were quickened by a coursing multitude, steadfast and unafraid, yet foredoomed to die by the hand of man, or else more surely by the serving of their destiny.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They came during the hush of the dawn, a mad, crowding throng from No Man's Land, to wake the tide-rips and people the shimmering reaches of the bay, lashing them to sudden life and fury.
canneriesnounUS /ˈkænəriz/
plural of “cannery” — a factory where food is canned
From this reading For a week past the run had been slowly growing, while the canneries tested themselves, but on the opening day of the new month the horde issued boldly forth from the depths of the sea, and the battle began in earnest.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Outside, the languorous ocean heaved as smiling and serene as ever, but within the harbor a wondrous change occurred.
coursingnounUS /ˈkɔːrsɪŋ/
hunting with dogs (usually greyhounds) that are trained to chase game (such as hares) by sight instead of by scent
From this reading As if in answer to some deep-sea signal, the tides were quickened by a coursing multitude, steadfast and unafraid, yet foredoomed to die by the hand of man, or else more surely by the serving of their destiny.
crowdingnounUS /ˈkraʊdɪŋ/
a situation in which people or things are crowded together
From this reading They came during the hush of the dawn, a mad, crowding throng from No Man's Land, to wake the tide-rips and people the shimmering reaches of the bay, lashing them to sudden life and fury.
dawnnounUS /dɔːn/
the first light of day
From this reading They came during the hush of the dawn, a mad, crowding throng from No Man's Land, to wake the tide-rips and people the shimmering reaches of the bay, lashing them to sudden life and fury.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE SILVER HORDE The main body of salmon struck into the Kalvik River on the first day of July.
deep-seaadjective
of or taking place in the deeper parts of the sea
From this reading As if in answer to some deep-sea signal, the tides were quickened by a coursing multitude, steadfast and unafraid, yet foredoomed to die by the hand of man, or else more surely by the serving of their destiny.
depthsnounUS /depθs/
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading For a week past the run had been slowly growing, while the canneries tested themselves, but on the opening day of the new month the horde issued boldly forth from the depths of the sea, and the battle began in earnest.
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading As if in answer to some deep-sea signal, the tides were quickened by a coursing multitude, steadfast and unafraid, yet foredoomed to die by the hand of man, or else more surely by the serving of their destiny.
dieverbUS /daɪ/
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading As if in answer to some deep-sea signal, the tides were quickened by a coursing multitude, steadfast and unafraid, yet foredoomed to die by the hand of man, or else more surely by the serving of their destiny.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading They came during the hush of the dawn, a mad, crowding throng from No Man's Land, to wake the tide-rips and people the shimmering reaches of the bay, lashing them to sudden life and fury.
earnestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrnɪst/
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading For a week past the run had been slowly growing, while the canneries tested themselves, but on the opening day of the new month the horde issued boldly forth from the depths of the sea, and the battle began in earnest.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As if in answer to some deep-sea signal, the tides were quickened by a coursing multitude, steadfast and unafraid, yet foredoomed to die by the hand of man, or else more surely by the serving of their destiny.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Outside, the languorous ocean heaved as smiling and serene as ever, but within the harbor a wondrous change occurred.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE SILVER HORDE The main body of salmon struck into the Kalvik River on the first day of July.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a week past the run had been slowly growing, while the canneries tested themselves, but on the opening day of the new month the horde issued boldly forth from the depths of the sea, and the battle began in earnest.
foredoomed
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From this reading As if in answer to some deep-sea signal, the tides were quickened by a coursing multitude, steadfast and unafraid, yet foredoomed to die by the hand of man, or else more surely by the serving of their destiny.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading For a week past the run had been slowly growing, while the canneries tested themselves, but on the opening day of the new month the horde issued boldly forth from the depths of the sea, and the battle began in earnest.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For a week past the run had been slowly growing, while the canneries tested themselves, but on the opening day of the new month the horde issued boldly forth from the depths of the sea, and the battle began in earnest.
furynounUS /ˈfjʊri/
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading They came during the hush of the dawn, a mad, crowding throng from No Man's Land, to wake the tide-rips and people the shimmering reaches of the bay, lashing them to sudden life and fury.
growingnounUS /ˈɡroʊɪŋ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading For a week past the run had been slowly growing, while the canneries tested themselves, but on the opening day of the new month the horde issued boldly forth from the depths of the sea, and the battle began in earnest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For a week past the run had been slowly growing, while the canneries tested themselves, but on the opening day of the new month the horde issued boldly forth from the depths of the sea, and the battle began in earnest.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading As if in answer to some deep-sea signal, the tides were quickened by a coursing multitude, steadfast and unafraid, yet foredoomed to die by the hand of man, or else more surely by the serving of their destiny.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading Outside, the languorous ocean heaved as smiling and serene as ever, but within the harbor a wondrous change occurred.
heavedverbUS /hiːvd/
past form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading Outside, the languorous ocean heaved as smiling and serene as ever, but within the harbor a wondrous change occurred.
HORDEnounUS /hɔːrd/
a vast multitude
From this reading THE SILVER HORDE The main body of salmon struck into the Kalvik River on the first day of July.
hushverbUS /hʌʃ/
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading They came during the hush of the dawn, a mad, crowding throng from No Man's Land, to wake the tide-rips and people the shimmering reaches of the bay, lashing them to sudden life and fury.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As if in answer to some deep-sea signal, the tides were quickened by a coursing multitude, steadfast and unafraid, yet foredoomed to die by the hand of man, or else more surely by the serving of their destiny.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For a week past the run had been slowly growing, while the canneries tested themselves, but on the opening day of the new month the horde issued boldly forth from the depths of the sea, and the battle began in earnest.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE SILVER HORDE The main body of salmon struck into the Kalvik River on the first day of July.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading For a week past the run had been slowly growing, while the canneries tested themselves, but on the opening day of the new month the horde issued boldly forth from the depths of the sea, and the battle began in earnest.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading THE SILVER HORDE The main body of salmon struck into the Kalvik River on the first day of July.
Kalvik
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From this reading THE SILVER HORDE The main body of salmon struck into the Kalvik River on the first day of July.
LandnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading They came during the hush of the dawn, a mad, crowding throng from No Man's Land, to wake the tide-rips and people the shimmering reaches of the bay, lashing them to sudden life and fury.
languorousadjective
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading Outside, the languorous ocean heaved as smiling and serene as ever, but within the harbor a wondrous change occurred.
lashingnounUS /ˈlæʃɪŋ/
beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
From this reading They came during the hush of the dawn, a mad, crowding throng from No Man's Land, to wake the tide-rips and people the shimmering reaches of the bay, lashing them to sudden life and fury.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading They came during the hush of the dawn, a mad, crowding throng from No Man's Land, to wake the tide-rips and people the shimmering reaches of the bay, lashing them to sudden life and fury.
madadjectiveUS /mæd/
roused to anger
From this reading They came during the hush of the dawn, a mad, crowding throng from No Man's Land, to wake the tide-rips and people the shimmering reaches of the bay, lashing them to sudden life and fury.
mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading THE SILVER HORDE The main body of salmon struck into the Kalvik River on the first day of July.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As if in answer to some deep-sea signal, the tides were quickened by a coursing multitude, steadfast and unafraid, yet foredoomed to die by the hand of man, or else more surely by the serving of their destiny.
Man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading They came during the hush of the dawn, a mad, crowding throng from No Man's Land, to wake the tide-rips and people the shimmering reaches of the bay, lashing them to sudden life and fury.
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading For a week past the run had been slowly growing, while the canneries tested themselves, but on the opening day of the new month the horde issued boldly forth from the depths of the sea, and the battle began in earnest.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As if in answer to some deep-sea signal, the tides were quickened by a coursing multitude, steadfast and unafraid, yet foredoomed to die by the hand of man, or else more surely by the serving of their destiny.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading As if in answer to some deep-sea signal, the tides were quickened by a coursing multitude, steadfast and unafraid, yet foredoomed to die by the hand of man, or else more surely by the serving of their destiny.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading For a week past the run had been slowly growing, while the canneries tested themselves, but on the opening day of the new month the horde issued boldly forth from the depths of the sea, and the battle began in earnest.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading They came during the hush of the dawn, a mad, crowding throng from No Man's Land, to wake the tide-rips and people the shimmering reaches of the bay, lashing them to sudden life and fury.
occurredverbUS /əˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Outside, the languorous ocean heaved as smiling and serene as ever, but within the harbor a wondrous change occurred.
oceannounUS /ˈoʊʃən/
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading Outside, the languorous ocean heaved as smiling and serene as ever, but within the harbor a wondrous change occurred.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SILVER HORDE The main body of salmon struck into the Kalvik River on the first day of July.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SILVER HORDE The main body of salmon struck into the Kalvik River on the first day of July.
openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading For a week past the run had been slowly growing, while the canneries tested themselves, but on the opening day of the new month the horde issued boldly forth from the depths of the sea, and the battle began in earnest.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As if in answer to some deep-sea signal, the tides were quickened by a coursing multitude, steadfast and unafraid, yet foredoomed to die by the hand of man, or else more surely by the serving of their destiny.
OutsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside, the languorous ocean heaved as smiling and serene as ever, but within the harbor a wondrous change occurred.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading For a week past the run had been slowly growing, while the canneries tested themselves, but on the opening day of the new month the horde issued boldly forth from the depths of the sea, and the battle began in earnest.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading They came during the hush of the dawn, a mad, crowding throng from No Man's Land, to wake the tide-rips and people the shimmering reaches of the bay, lashing them to sudden life and fury.
quickenedverbUS /ˈkwɪkənd/
past form of “quicken” — move faster
From this reading As if in answer to some deep-sea signal, the tides were quickened by a coursing multitude, steadfast and unafraid, yet foredoomed to die by the hand of man, or else more surely by the serving of their destiny.
reachesnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading They came during the hush of the dawn, a mad, crowding throng from No Man's Land, to wake the tide-rips and people the shimmering reaches of the bay, lashing them to sudden life and fury.
RivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading THE SILVER HORDE The main body of salmon struck into the Kalvik River on the first day of July.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading For a week past the run had been slowly growing, while the canneries tested themselves, but on the opening day of the new month the horde issued boldly forth from the depths of the sea, and the battle began in earnest.
salmonnounUS /ˈsæmən/
any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn
From this reading THE SILVER HORDE The main body of salmon struck into the Kalvik River on the first day of July.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading For a week past the run had been slowly growing, while the canneries tested themselves, but on the opening day of the new month the horde issued boldly forth from the depths of the sea, and the battle began in earnest.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading Outside, the languorous ocean heaved as smiling and serene as ever, but within the harbor a wondrous change occurred.
servingnounUS /ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading As if in answer to some deep-sea signal, the tides were quickened by a coursing multitude, steadfast and unafraid, yet foredoomed to die by the hand of man, or else more surely by the serving of their destiny.
shimmeringverbUS /ˈʃɪmərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shimmer” — shine with a weak or fitful light
From this reading They came during the hush of the dawn, a mad, crowding throng from No Man's Land, to wake the tide-rips and people the shimmering reaches of the bay, lashing them to sudden life and fury.
signalnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəl/
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading As if in answer to some deep-sea signal, the tides were quickened by a coursing multitude, steadfast and unafraid, yet foredoomed to die by the hand of man, or else more surely by the serving of their destiny.
SILVERnounUS /ˈsɪlvər/
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 THE SILVER HORDE The main body of salmon struck into the Kalvik River on the first day of July.
slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading For a week past the run had been slowly growing, while the canneries tested themselves, but on the opening day of the new month the horde issued boldly forth from the depths of the sea, and the battle began in earnest.
smilingnounUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Outside, the languorous ocean heaved as smiling and serene as ever, but within the harbor a wondrous change occurred.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As if in answer to some deep-sea signal, the tides were quickened by a coursing multitude, steadfast and unafraid, yet foredoomed to die by the hand of man, or else more surely by the serving of their destiny.
steadfastadjectiveUS /ˈstedfæst/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading As if in answer to some deep-sea signal, the tides were quickened by a coursing multitude, steadfast and unafraid, yet foredoomed to die by the hand of man, or else more surely by the serving of their destiny.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading THE SILVER HORDE The main body of salmon struck into the Kalvik River on the first day of July.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading They came during the hush of the dawn, a mad, crowding throng from No Man's Land, to wake the tide-rips and people the shimmering reaches of the bay, lashing them to sudden life and fury.
surelyadverbUS /ˈʃʊrli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading As if in answer to some deep-sea signal, the tides were quickened by a coursing multitude, steadfast and unafraid, yet foredoomed to die by the hand of man, or else more surely by the serving of their destiny.
testedadjectiveUS /ˈtestɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading For a week past the run had been slowly growing, while the canneries tested themselves, but on the opening day of the new month the horde issued boldly forth from the depths of the sea, and the battle began in earnest.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SILVER HORDE The main body of salmon struck into the Kalvik River on the first day of July.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As if in answer to some deep-sea signal, the tides were quickened by a coursing multitude, steadfast and unafraid, yet foredoomed to die by the hand of man, or else more surely by the serving of their destiny.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They came during the hush of the dawn, a mad, crowding throng from No Man's Land, to wake the tide-rips and people the shimmering reaches of the bay, lashing them to sudden life and fury.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading For a week past the run had been slowly growing, while the canneries tested themselves, but on the opening day of the new month the horde issued boldly forth from the depths of the sea, and the battle began in earnest.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They came during the hush of the dawn, a mad, crowding throng from No Man's Land, to wake the tide-rips and people the shimmering reaches of the bay, lashing them to sudden life and fury.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading They came during the hush of the dawn, a mad, crowding throng from No Man's Land, to wake the tide-rips and people the shimmering reaches of the bay, lashing them to sudden life and fury.
tide-rips
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They came during the hush of the dawn, a mad, crowding throng from No Man's Land, to wake the tide-rips and people the shimmering reaches of the bay, lashing them to sudden life and fury.
tidesnounUS /taɪdz/
plural of “tide” — the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading As if in answer to some deep-sea signal, the tides were quickened by a coursing multitude, steadfast and unafraid, yet foredoomed to die by the hand of man, or else more surely by the serving of their destiny.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They came during the hush of the dawn, a mad, crowding throng from No Man's Land, to wake the tide-rips and people the shimmering reaches of the bay, lashing them to sudden life and fury.
unafraidadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈfreɪd/
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
From this reading As if in answer to some deep-sea signal, the tides were quickened by a coursing multitude, steadfast and unafraid, yet foredoomed to die by the hand of man, or else more surely by the serving of their destiny.
wakeverbUS /weɪk/
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading They came during the hush of the dawn, a mad, crowding throng from No Man's Land, to wake the tide-rips and people the shimmering reaches of the bay, lashing them to sudden life and fury.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For a week past the run had been slowly growing, while the canneries tested themselves, but on the opening day of the new month the horde issued boldly forth from the depths of the sea, and the battle began in earnest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As if in answer to some deep-sea signal, the tides were quickened by a coursing multitude, steadfast and unafraid, yet foredoomed to die by the hand of man, or else more surely by the serving of their destiny.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading For a week past the run had been slowly growing, while the canneries tested themselves, but on the opening day of the new month the horde issued boldly forth from the depths of the sea, and the battle began in earnest.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Outside, the languorous ocean heaved as smiling and serene as ever, but within the harbor a wondrous change occurred.
wondrousadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndrəs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Outside, the languorous ocean heaved as smiling and serene as ever, but within the harbor a wondrous change occurred.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading As if in answer to some deep-sea signal, the tides were quickened by a coursing multitude, steadfast and unafraid, yet foredoomed to die by the hand of man, or else more surely by the serving of their destiny.
