used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A vast sea, flashing in the sun.
advertisementsnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzmənts/
plural of “advertisement” — a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading A number of garish piers, muddy, shapeless, plastered with advertisements, reaching over the purled waters like the fingers of a lecherous man upon a woman’s breast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A squadron of miserable shops and huge hotels, loudly awry in line and decoration, standing upon the beach.
awryadjectiveUS /ərˈaɪ/
turned or twisted toward one side
From this reading A squadron of miserable shops and huge hotels, loudly awry in line and decoration, standing upon the beach.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading A golden beach standing upon the sea.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading A number of garish piers, muddy, shapeless, plastered with advertisements, reaching over the purled waters like the fingers of a lecherous man upon a woman’s breast.
decorationnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃən/
something used to beautify
From this reading A squadron of miserable shops and huge hotels, loudly awry in line and decoration, standing upon the beach.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading A number of garish piers, muddy, shapeless, plastered with advertisements, reaching over the purled waters like the fingers of a lecherous man upon a woman’s breast.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading A vast sea, flashing in the sun.
garishadjectiveUS /ˈɡerɪʃ/
tastelessly showy
From this reading A number of garish piers, muddy, shapeless, plastered with advertisements, reaching over the purled waters like the fingers of a lecherous man upon a woman’s breast.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading A golden beach standing upon the sea.
hotelsnounUS /hoʊˈtelz/
plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading A squadron of miserable shops and huge hotels, loudly awry in line and decoration, standing upon the beach.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading A squadron of miserable shops and huge hotels, loudly awry in line and decoration, standing upon the beach.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A vast sea, flashing in the sun.
lecherousadjectiveUS /ˈletʃərəs/
given to excessive indulgence in sexual activity
From this reading A number of garish piers, muddy, shapeless, plastered with advertisements, reaching over the purled waters like the fingers of a lecherous man upon a woman’s breast.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A number of garish piers, muddy, shapeless, plastered with advertisements, reaching over the purled waters like the fingers of a lecherous man upon a woman’s breast.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading A squadron of miserable shops and huge hotels, loudly awry in line and decoration, standing upon the beach.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading A squadron of miserable shops and huge hotels, loudly awry in line and decoration, standing upon the beach.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A number of garish piers, muddy, shapeless, plastered with advertisements, reaching over the purled waters like the fingers of a lecherous man upon a woman’s breast.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading A squadron of miserable shops and huge hotels, loudly awry in line and decoration, standing upon the beach.
muddyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌdi/
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading A number of garish piers, muddy, shapeless, plastered with advertisements, reaching over the purled waters like the fingers of a lecherous man upon a woman’s breast.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A number of garish piers, muddy, shapeless, plastered with advertisements, reaching over the purled waters like the fingers of a lecherous man upon a woman’s breast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A squadron of miserable shops and huge hotels, loudly awry in line and decoration, standing upon the beach.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A number of garish piers, muddy, shapeless, plastered with advertisements, reaching over the purled waters like the fingers of a lecherous man upon a woman’s breast.
piersnounUS /pɪrz/
plural of “pier” — a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading A number of garish piers, muddy, shapeless, plastered with advertisements, reaching over the purled waters like the fingers of a lecherous man upon a woman’s breast.
plasteredadjectiveUS /ˈplæstərd/
(of hair) made smooth by applying a sticky or glossy substance
From this reading A number of garish piers, muddy, shapeless, plastered with advertisements, reaching over the purled waters like the fingers of a lecherous man upon a woman’s breast.
purled
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From this reading A number of garish piers, muddy, shapeless, plastered with advertisements, reaching over the purled waters like the fingers of a lecherous man upon a woman’s breast.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading A number of garish piers, muddy, shapeless, plastered with advertisements, reaching over the purled waters like the fingers of a lecherous man upon a woman’s breast.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A vast sea, flashing in the sun.
shapelessadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪpləs/
having no definite form or distinct shape
From this reading A number of garish piers, muddy, shapeless, plastered with advertisements, reaching over the purled waters like the fingers of a lecherous man upon a woman’s breast.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading A squadron of miserable shops and huge hotels, loudly awry in line and decoration, standing upon the beach.
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading A squadron of miserable shops and huge hotels, loudly awry in line and decoration, standing upon the beach.
having a supporting base
From this reading A golden beach standing upon the sea.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading A vast sea, flashing in the sun.
ThanksgivingnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading * * * * * Thanksgiving time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A vast sea, flashing in the sun.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading * * * * * Thanksgiving time.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A golden beach standing upon the sea.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading A vast sea, flashing in the sun.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading A number of garish piers, muddy, shapeless, plastered with advertisements, reaching over the purled waters like the fingers of a lecherous man upon a woman’s breast.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A number of garish piers, muddy, shapeless, plastered with advertisements, reaching over the purled waters like the fingers of a lecherous man upon a woman’s breast.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A number of garish piers, muddy, shapeless, plastered with advertisements, reaching over the purled waters like the fingers of a lecherous man upon a woman’s breast.
