aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading You will often see above one hundred of these little marine aerial fugitives on the wing at once.
aerialnounUS /ˈeriəl/
a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer
From this reading You will often see above one hundred of these little marine aerial fugitives on the wing at once.
anew
From this reading Some are instantly devoured by their merciless pursuer, part escape by swimming, and others get out again as quick as possible, and trust once more to their wings.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading If it escape into the air, the dolphin pushes on with proportional velocity beneath, and is ready to snap it up the moment it descends to wet its wings.
albicore
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From this reading The bonito and albicore chase it day and night, but the dolphin is its worst and swiftest foe.
(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 They appear to use every exertion to prolong their flight, but vain are all their efforts, for when the last drop of water on their wings is dried up their flight is at an end, and they must drop into the ocean.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They appear to use every exertion to prolong their flight, but vain are all their efforts, for when the last drop of water on their wings is dried up their flight is at an end, and they must drop into the ocean.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The bonito and albicore chase it day and night, but the dolphin is its worst and swiftest foe.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They appear to use every exertion to prolong their flight, but vain are all their efforts, for when the last drop of water on their wings is dried up their flight is at an end, and they must drop into the ocean.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They appear to use every exertion to prolong their flight, but vain are all their efforts, for when the last drop of water on their wings is dried up their flight is at an end, and they must drop into the ocean.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Some are instantly devoured by their merciless pursuer, part escape by swimming, and others get out again as quick as possible, and trust once more to their wings.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You will often see above one hundred of these little marine aerial fugitives on the wing at once.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading If it escape into the air, the dolphin pushes on with proportional velocity beneath, and is ready to snap it up the moment it descends to wet its wings.
bonitonounUS /bəˈniːtoʊ/
flesh of mostly Pacific food fishes of the genus Sarda of the family Scombridae; related to but smaller than tuna
From this reading The bonito and albicore chase it day and night, but the dolphin is its worst and swiftest foe.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The bonito and albicore chase it day and night, but the dolphin is its worst and swiftest foe.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Some are instantly devoured by their merciless pursuer, part escape by swimming, and others get out again as quick as possible, and trust once more to their wings.
chaseverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading The bonito and albicore chase it day and night, but the dolphin is its worst and swiftest foe.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The bonito and albicore chase it day and night, but the dolphin is its worst and swiftest foe.
descendsverbUS /dɪˈsendz/
third-person singular of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading If it escape into the air, the dolphin pushes on with proportional velocity beneath, and is ready to snap it up the moment it descends to wet its wings.
devouredverbUS /dɪˈvaʊərd/
past form of “devour” — destroy completely
From this reading Some are instantly devoured by their merciless pursuer, part escape by swimming, and others get out again as quick as possible, and trust once more to their wings.
dolphinnounUS /ˈdɑːlfən/
large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)
From this reading The bonito and albicore chase it day and night, but the dolphin is its worst and swiftest foe.
driedadjectiveUS /draɪd/
not still wet
From this reading They appear to use every exertion to prolong their flight, but vain are all their efforts, for when the last drop of water on their wings is dried up their flight is at an end, and they must drop into the ocean.
let fall to the ground
From this reading They appear to use every exertion to prolong their flight, but vain are all their efforts, for when the last drop of water on their wings is dried up their flight is at an end, and they must drop into the ocean.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading They appear to use every exertion to prolong their flight, but vain are all their efforts, for when the last drop of water on their wings is dried up their flight is at an end, and they must drop into the ocean.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading They appear to use every exertion to prolong their flight, but vain are all their efforts, for when the last drop of water on their wings is dried up their flight is at an end, and they must drop into the ocean.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading If it escape into the air, the dolphin pushes on with proportional velocity beneath, and is ready to snap it up the moment it descends to wet its wings.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading They appear to use every exertion to prolong their flight, but vain are all their efforts, for when the last drop of water on their wings is dried up their flight is at an end, and they must drop into the ocean.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading They appear to use every exertion to prolong their flight, but vain are all their efforts, for when the last drop of water on their wings is dried up their flight is at an end, and they must drop into the ocean.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading They appear to use every exertion to prolong their flight, but vain are all their efforts, for when the last drop of water on their wings is dried up their flight is at an end, and they must drop into the ocean.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading The bonito and albicore chase it day and night, but the dolphin is its worst and swiftest foe.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They appear to use every exertion to prolong their flight, but vain are all their efforts, for when the last drop of water on their wings is dried up their flight is at an end, and they must drop into the ocean.
fugitivesnounUS /ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪvz/
plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading You will often see above one hundred of these little marine aerial fugitives on the wing at once.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Some are instantly devoured by their merciless pursuer, part escape by swimming, and others get out again as quick as possible, and trust once more to their wings.
ten 10s
From this reading You will often see above one hundred of these little marine aerial fugitives on the wing at once.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it escape into the air, the dolphin pushes on with proportional velocity beneath, and is ready to snap it up the moment it descends to wet its wings.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Some are instantly devoured by their merciless pursuer, part escape by swimming, and others get out again as quick as possible, and trust once more to their wings.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading If it escape into the air, the dolphin pushes on with proportional velocity beneath, and is ready to snap it up the moment it descends to wet its wings.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The bonito and albicore chase it day and night, but the dolphin is its worst and swiftest foe.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The bonito and albicore chase it day and night, but the dolphin is its worst and swiftest foe.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The bonito and albicore chase it day and night, but the dolphin is its worst and swiftest foe.
immediately past
From this reading They appear to use every exertion to prolong their flight, but vain are all their efforts, for when the last drop of water on their wings is dried up their flight is at an end, and they must drop into the ocean.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading You will often see above one hundred of these little marine aerial fugitives on the wing at once.
marineadjectiveUS /mərˈiːn/
of or relating to the sea
From this reading You will often see above one hundred of these little marine aerial fugitives on the wing at once.
mercilessadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrsələs/
having or showing no mercy
From this reading Some are instantly devoured by their merciless pursuer, part escape by swimming, and others get out again as quick as possible, and trust once more to their wings.
a particular point in time
From this reading If it escape into the air, the dolphin pushes on with proportional velocity beneath, and is ready to snap it up the moment it descends to wet its wings.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Some are instantly devoured by their merciless pursuer, part escape by swimming, and others get out again as quick as possible, and trust once more to their wings.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading They appear to use every exertion to prolong their flight, but vain are all their efforts, for when the last drop of water on their wings is dried up their flight is at an end, and they must drop into the ocean.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The bonito and albicore chase it day and night, but the dolphin is its worst and swiftest foe.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading They appear to use every exertion to prolong their flight, but vain are all their efforts, for when the last drop of water on their wings is dried up their flight is at an end, and they must drop into the ocean.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You will often see above one hundred of these little marine aerial fugitives on the wing at once.
many times at short intervals
From this reading You will often see above one hundred of these little marine aerial fugitives on the wing at once.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If it escape into the air, the dolphin pushes on with proportional velocity beneath, and is ready to snap it up the moment it descends to wet its wings.
on one occasion
From this reading You will often see above one hundred of these little marine aerial fugitives on the wing at once.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading You will often see above one hundred of these little marine aerial fugitives on the wing at once.
others
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From this reading Some are instantly devoured by their merciless pursuer, part escape by swimming, and others get out again as quick as possible, and trust once more to their wings.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Some are instantly devoured by their merciless pursuer, part escape by swimming, and others get out again as quick as possible, and trust once more to their wings.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Some are instantly devoured by their merciless pursuer, part escape by swimming, and others get out again as quick as possible, and trust once more to their wings.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Some are instantly devoured by their merciless pursuer, part escape by swimming, and others get out again as quick as possible, and trust once more to their wings.
prolongverbUS /prəˈlɔːŋ/
lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
From this reading They appear to use every exertion to prolong their flight, but vain are all their efforts, for when the last drop of water on their wings is dried up their flight is at an end, and they must drop into the ocean.
proportionaladjectiveUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənəl/
properly related in size or degree or other measurable characteristics; usually followed by “to”
From this reading If it escape into the air, the dolphin pushes on with proportional velocity beneath, and is ready to snap it up the moment it descends to wet its wings.
pursuernounUS /pərˈsuːər/
a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading Some are instantly devoured by their merciless pursuer, part escape by swimming, and others get out again as quick as possible, and trust once more to their wings.
pushesnounUS /ˈpʊʃəz/
plural of “push” — the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading If it escape into the air, the dolphin pushes on with proportional velocity beneath, and is ready to snap it up the moment it descends to wet its wings.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Some are instantly devoured by their merciless pursuer, part escape by swimming, and others get out again as quick as possible, and trust once more to their wings.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading If it escape into the air, the dolphin pushes on with proportional velocity beneath, and is ready to snap it up the moment it descends to wet its wings.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You will often see above one hundred of these little marine aerial fugitives on the wing at once.
snapverbUS /snæp/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading If it escape into the air, the dolphin pushes on with proportional velocity beneath, and is ready to snap it up the moment it descends to wet its wings.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some are instantly devoured by their merciless pursuer, part escape by swimming, and others get out again as quick as possible, and trust once more to their wings.
swiftestadjectiveUS /ˈswɪftəst/
superlative of “swift” — moving very fast
From this reading The bonito and albicore chase it day and night, but the dolphin is its worst and swiftest foe.
swimmingnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading Some are instantly devoured by their merciless pursuer, part escape by swimming, and others get out again as quick as possible, and trust once more to their wings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The bonito and albicore chase it day and night, but the dolphin is its worst and swiftest foe.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They appear to use every exertion to prolong their flight, but vain are all their efforts, for when the last drop of water on their wings is dried up their flight is at an end, and they must drop into the ocean.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading You will often see above one hundred of these little marine aerial fugitives on the wing at once.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They appear to use every exertion to prolong their flight, but vain are all their efforts, for when the last drop of water on their wings is dried up their flight is at an end, and they must drop into the ocean.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If it escape into the air, the dolphin pushes on with proportional velocity beneath, and is ready to snap it up the moment it descends to wet its wings.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Some are instantly devoured by their merciless pursuer, part escape by swimming, and others get out again as quick as possible, and trust once more to their wings.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading If it escape into the air, the dolphin pushes on with proportional velocity beneath, and is ready to snap it up the moment it descends to wet its wings.
the act of using
From this reading They appear to use every exertion to prolong their flight, but vain are all their efforts, for when the last drop of water on their wings is dried up their flight is at an end, and they must drop into the ocean.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading They appear to use every exertion to prolong their flight, but vain are all their efforts, for when the last drop of water on their wings is dried up their flight is at an end, and they must drop into the ocean.
velocitynounUS /vəˈlɑːsəti/
distance travelled per unit time
From this reading If it escape into the air, the dolphin pushes on with proportional velocity beneath, and is ready to snap it up the moment it descends to wet its wings.
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 They appear to use every exertion to prolong their flight, but vain are all their efforts, for when the last drop of water on their wings is dried up their flight is at an end, and they must drop into the ocean.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading If it escape into the air, the dolphin pushes on with proportional velocity beneath, and is ready to snap it up the moment it descends to wet its wings.
at the time that
From this reading They appear to use every exertion to prolong their flight, but vain are all their efforts, for when the last drop of water on their wings is dried up their flight is at an end, and they must drop into the ocean.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You will often see above one hundred of these little marine aerial fugitives on the wing at once.
wingnounUS /wɪŋ/
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading You will often see above one hundred of these little marine aerial fugitives on the wing at once.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading If it escape into the air, the dolphin pushes on with proportional velocity beneath, and is ready to snap it up the moment it descends to wet its wings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If it escape into the air, the dolphin pushes on with proportional velocity beneath, and is ready to snap it up the moment it descends to wet its wings.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading The bonito and albicore chase it day and night, but the dolphin is its worst and swiftest foe.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You will often see above one hundred of these little marine aerial fugitives on the wing at once.
