used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading These persons say that a sort of dense cloud gradually thickens over their heads, bearing a resemblance to some kind of animal like a flat-fish, and that, pressing downward upon them, it prevents them from returning to the surface.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading This, however, is entirely the result, in my opinion, of the darkness and their own fears; for no person has ever yet been able to find, among living creatures, the fish-cloud or the fish-fog, the name which they give to this enemy of theirs.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading This, however, is entirely the result, in my opinion, of the darkness and their own fears; for no person has ever yet been able to find, among living creatures, the fish-cloud or the fish-fog, the name which they give to this enemy of theirs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These persons say that a sort of dense cloud gradually thickens over their heads, bearing a resemblance to some kind of animal like a flat-fish, and that, pressing downward upon them, it prevents them from returning to the surface.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading These persons say that a sort of dense cloud gradually thickens over their heads, bearing a resemblance to some kind of animal like a flat-fish, and that, pressing downward upon them, it prevents them from returning to the surface.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is for this reason that they carry stilettos with them, very sharp at the point, and attached to them by strings; for if they did not pierce the object with the help of these, it could not be got rid of.
being joined in close association
From this reading It is for this reason that they carry stilettos with them, very sharp at the point, and attached to them by strings; for if they did not pierce the object with the help of these, it could not be got rid of.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is for this reason that they carry stilettos with them, very sharp at the point, and attached to them by strings; for if they did not pierce the object with the help of these, it could not be got rid of.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading These persons say that a sort of dense cloud gradually thickens over their heads, bearing a resemblance to some kind of animal like a flat-fish, and that, pressing downward upon them, it prevents them from returning to the surface.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This, however, is entirely the result, in my opinion, of the darkness and their own fears; for no person has ever yet been able to find, among living creatures, the fish-cloud or the fish-fog, the name which they give to this enemy of theirs.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is for this reason that they carry stilettos with them, very sharp at the point, and attached to them by strings; for if they did not pierce the object with the help of these, it could not be got rid of.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It is for this reason that they carry stilettos with them, very sharp at the point, and attached to them by strings; for if they did not pierce the object with the help of these, it could not be got rid of.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading These persons say that a sort of dense cloud gradually thickens over their heads, bearing a resemblance to some kind of animal like a flat-fish, and that, pressing downward upon them, it prevents them from returning to the surface.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It is for this reason that they carry stilettos with them, very sharp at the point, and attached to them by strings; for if they did not pierce the object with the help of these, it could not be got rid of.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading This, however, is entirely the result, in my opinion, of the darkness and their own fears; for no person has ever yet been able to find, among living creatures, the fish-cloud or the fish-fog, the name which they give to this enemy of theirs.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading This, however, is entirely the result, in my opinion, of the darkness and their own fears; for no person has ever yet been able to find, among living creatures, the fish-cloud or the fish-fog, the name which they give to this enemy of theirs.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading These persons say that a sort of dense cloud gradually thickens over their heads, bearing a resemblance to some kind of animal like a flat-fish, and that, pressing downward upon them, it prevents them from returning to the surface.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It is for this reason that they carry stilettos with them, very sharp at the point, and attached to them by strings; for if they did not pierce the object with the help of these, it could not be got rid of.
divenounUS /daɪv/
a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall
From this reading Vast numbers of sharks infest the seas in the vicinity of the sponges, to the great peril of those who dive for them.
downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading These persons say that a sort of dense cloud gradually thickens over their heads, bearing a resemblance to some kind of animal like a flat-fish, and that, pressing downward upon them, it prevents them from returning to the surface.
an opposing military force
From this reading This, however, is entirely the result, in my opinion, of the darkness and their own fears; for no person has ever yet been able to find, among living creatures, the fish-cloud or the fish-fog, the name which they give to this enemy of theirs.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading This, however, is entirely the result, in my opinion, of the darkness and their own fears; for no person has ever yet been able to find, among living creatures, the fish-cloud or the fish-fog, the name which they give to this enemy of theirs.
at any time
From this reading This, however, is entirely the result, in my opinion, of the darkness and their own fears; for no person has ever yet been able to find, among living creatures, the fish-cloud or the fish-fog, the name which they give to this enemy of theirs.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading This, however, is entirely the result, in my opinion, of the darkness and their own fears; for no person has ever yet been able to find, among living creatures, the fish-cloud or the fish-fog, the name which they give to this enemy of theirs.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading This, however, is entirely the result, in my opinion, of the darkness and their own fears; for no person has ever yet been able to find, among living creatures, the fish-cloud or the fish-fog, the name which they give to this enemy of theirs.
fish-cloud
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From this reading This, however, is entirely the result, in my opinion, of the darkness and their own fears; for no person has ever yet been able to find, among living creatures, the fish-cloud or the fish-fog, the name which they give to this enemy of theirs.
fish-fog
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From this reading This, however, is entirely the result, in my opinion, of the darkness and their own fears; for no person has ever yet been able to find, among living creatures, the fish-cloud or the fish-fog, the name which they give to this enemy of theirs.
flat-fish
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From this reading These persons say that a sort of dense cloud gradually thickens over their heads, bearing a resemblance to some kind of animal like a flat-fish, and that, pressing downward upon them, it prevents them from returning to the surface.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Vast numbers of sharks infest the seas in the vicinity of the sponges, to the great peril of those who dive for them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading These persons say that a sort of dense cloud gradually thickens over their heads, bearing a resemblance to some kind of animal like a flat-fish, and that, pressing downward upon them, it prevents them from returning to the surface.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading This, however, is entirely the result, in my opinion, of the darkness and their own fears; for no person has ever yet been able to find, among living creatures, the fish-cloud or the fish-fog, the name which they give to this enemy of theirs.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It is for this reason that they carry stilettos with them, very sharp at the point, and attached to them by strings; for if they did not pierce the object with the help of these, it could not be got rid of.
in a gradual manner
From this reading These persons say that a sort of dense cloud gradually thickens over their heads, bearing a resemblance to some kind of animal like a flat-fish, and that, pressing downward upon them, it prevents them from returning to the surface.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Vast numbers of sharks infest the seas in the vicinity of the sponges, to the great peril of those who dive for them.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This, however, is entirely the result, in my opinion, of the darkness and their own fears; for no person has ever yet been able to find, among living creatures, the fish-cloud or the fish-fog, the name which they give to this enemy of theirs.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading These persons say that a sort of dense cloud gradually thickens over their heads, bearing a resemblance to some kind of animal like a flat-fish, and that, pressing downward upon them, it prevents them from returning to the surface.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading It is for this reason that they carry stilettos with them, very sharp at the point, and attached to them by strings; for if they did not pierce the object with the help of these, it could not be got rid of.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This, however, is entirely the result, in my opinion, of the darkness and their own fears; for no person has ever yet been able to find, among living creatures, the fish-cloud or the fish-fog, the name which they give to this enemy of theirs.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It is for this reason that they carry stilettos with them, very sharp at the point, and attached to them by strings; for if they did not pierce the object with the help of these, it could not be got rid of.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Vast numbers of sharks infest the seas in the vicinity of the sponges, to the great peril of those who dive for them.
infestverbUS /ˌɪnˈfest/
invade in great numbers
From this reading Vast numbers of sharks infest the seas in the vicinity of the sponges, to the great peril of those who dive for them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is for this reason that they carry stilettos with them, very sharp at the point, and attached to them by strings; for if they did not pierce the object with the help of these, it could not be got rid of.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading These persons say that a sort of dense cloud gradually thickens over their heads, bearing a resemblance to some kind of animal like a flat-fish, and that, pressing downward upon them, it prevents them from returning to the surface.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading These persons say that a sort of dense cloud gradually thickens over their heads, bearing a resemblance to some kind of animal like a flat-fish, and that, pressing downward upon them, it prevents them from returning to the surface.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading These persons say that a sort of dense cloud gradually thickens over their heads, bearing a resemblance to some kind of animal like a flat-fish, and that, pressing downward upon them, it prevents them from returning to the surface.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading This, however, is entirely the result, in my opinion, of the darkness and their own fears; for no person has ever yet been able to find, among living creatures, the fish-cloud or the fish-fog, the name which they give to this enemy of theirs.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading This, however, is entirely the result, in my opinion, of the darkness and their own fears; for no person has ever yet been able to find, among living creatures, the fish-cloud or the fish-fog, the name which they give to this enemy of theirs.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading This, however, is entirely the result, in my opinion, of the darkness and their own fears; for no person has ever yet been able to find, among living creatures, the fish-cloud or the fish-fog, the name which they give to this enemy of theirs.
not any; not one
From this reading This, however, is entirely the result, in my opinion, of the darkness and their own fears; for no person has ever yet been able to find, among living creatures, the fish-cloud or the fish-fog, the name which they give to this enemy of theirs.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is for this reason that they carry stilettos with them, very sharp at the point, and attached to them by strings; for if they did not pierce the object with the help of these, it could not be got rid of.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading Vast numbers of sharks infest the seas in the vicinity of the sponges, to the great peril of those who dive for them.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading It is for this reason that they carry stilettos with them, very sharp at the point, and attached to them by strings; for if they did not pierce the object with the help of these, it could not be got rid of.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Vast numbers of sharks infest the seas in the vicinity of the sponges, to the great peril of those who dive for them.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading This, however, is entirely the result, in my opinion, of the darkness and their own fears; for no person has ever yet been able to find, among living creatures, the fish-cloud or the fish-fog, the name which they give to this enemy of theirs.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This, however, is entirely the result, in my opinion, of the darkness and their own fears; for no person has ever yet been able to find, among living creatures, the fish-cloud or the fish-fog, the name which they give to this enemy of theirs.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading These persons say that a sort of dense cloud gradually thickens over their heads, bearing a resemblance to some kind of animal like a flat-fish, and that, pressing downward upon them, it prevents them from returning to the surface.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading This, however, is entirely the result, in my opinion, of the darkness and their own fears; for no person has ever yet been able to find, among living creatures, the fish-cloud or the fish-fog, the name which they give to this enemy of theirs.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Vast numbers of sharks infest the seas in the vicinity of the sponges, to the great peril of those who dive for them.
a human being
From this reading This, however, is entirely the result, in my opinion, of the darkness and their own fears; for no person has ever yet been able to find, among living creatures, the fish-cloud or the fish-fog, the name which they give to this enemy of theirs.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading These persons say that a sort of dense cloud gradually thickens over their heads, bearing a resemblance to some kind of animal like a flat-fish, and that, pressing downward upon them, it prevents them from returning to the surface.
pierceverbUS /pɪrs/
cut or make a way through
From this reading It is for this reason that they carry stilettos with them, very sharp at the point, and attached to them by strings; for if they did not pierce the object with the help of these, it could not be got rid of.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It is for this reason that they carry stilettos with them, very sharp at the point, and attached to them by strings; for if they did not pierce the object with the help of these, it could not be got rid of.
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading These persons say that a sort of dense cloud gradually thickens over their heads, bearing a resemblance to some kind of animal like a flat-fish, and that, pressing downward upon them, it prevents them from returning to the surface.
preventsverbUS /prɪˈvents/
third-person singular of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading These persons say that a sort of dense cloud gradually thickens over their heads, bearing a resemblance to some kind of animal like a flat-fish, and that, pressing downward upon them, it prevents them from returning to the surface.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It is for this reason that they carry stilettos with them, very sharp at the point, and attached to them by strings; for if they did not pierce the object with the help of these, it could not be got rid of.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading These persons say that a sort of dense cloud gradually thickens over their heads, bearing a resemblance to some kind of animal like a flat-fish, and that, pressing downward upon them, it prevents them from returning to the surface.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading This, however, is entirely the result, in my opinion, of the darkness and their own fears; for no person has ever yet been able to find, among living creatures, the fish-cloud or the fish-fog, the name which they give to this enemy of theirs.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading These persons say that a sort of dense cloud gradually thickens over their heads, bearing a resemblance to some kind of animal like a flat-fish, and that, pressing downward upon them, it prevents them from returning to the surface.
relieve from
From this reading It is for this reason that they carry stilettos with them, very sharp at the point, and attached to them by strings; for if they did not pierce the object with the help of these, it could not be got rid of.
express in words
From this reading These persons say that a sort of dense cloud gradually thickens over their heads, bearing a resemblance to some kind of animal like a flat-fish, and that, pressing downward upon them, it prevents them from returning to the surface.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Vast numbers of sharks infest the seas in the vicinity of the sponges, to the great peril of those who dive for them.
SHARKnounUS /ʃɑːrk/
any of numerous elongate mostly marine carnivorous fishes with heterocercal caudal fins and tough skin covered with small toothlike scales
From this reading THE SHARK.
sharksnounUS /ʃɑːrks/
plural of “shark” — any of numerous elongate mostly marine carnivorous fishes with heterocercal caudal fins and tough skin covered with small toothlike scales
From this reading Vast numbers of sharks infest the seas in the vicinity of the sponges, to the great peril of those who dive for them.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading It is for this reason that they carry stilettos with them, very sharp at the point, and attached to them by strings; for if they did not pierce the object with the help of these, it could not be got rid of.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading These persons say that a sort of dense cloud gradually thickens over their heads, bearing a resemblance to some kind of animal like a flat-fish, and that, pressing downward upon them, it prevents them from returning to the surface.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading These persons say that a sort of dense cloud gradually thickens over their heads, bearing a resemblance to some kind of animal like a flat-fish, and that, pressing downward upon them, it prevents them from returning to the surface.
spongesnounUS /ˈspʌndʒəz/
plural of “sponge” — a porous mass of interlacing fibers that forms the internal skeleton of various marine animals and usable to absorb water or any porous rubber or cellulose product similarly used
From this reading Vast numbers of sharks infest the seas in the vicinity of the sponges, to the great peril of those who dive for them.
stilettosnounUS /stəˈletoʊz/
plural of “stiletto” — a small dagger with a tapered blade
From this reading It is for this reason that they carry stilettos with them, very sharp at the point, and attached to them by strings; for if they did not pierce the object with the help of these, it could not be got rid of.
stringsnounUS /strɪŋz/
the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments
From this reading It is for this reason that they carry stilettos with them, very sharp at the point, and attached to them by strings; for if they did not pierce the object with the help of these, it could not be got rid of.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading These persons say that a sort of dense cloud gradually thickens over their heads, bearing a resemblance to some kind of animal like a flat-fish, and that, pressing downward upon them, it prevents them from returning to the surface.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading These persons say that a sort of dense cloud gradually thickens over their heads, bearing a resemblance to some kind of animal like a flat-fish, and that, pressing downward upon them, it prevents them from returning to the surface.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHARK.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These persons say that a sort of dense cloud gradually thickens over their heads, bearing a resemblance to some kind of animal like a flat-fish, and that, pressing downward upon them, it prevents them from returning to the surface.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading This, however, is entirely the result, in my opinion, of the darkness and their own fears; for no person has ever yet been able to find, among living creatures, the fish-cloud or the fish-fog, the name which they give to this enemy of theirs.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Vast numbers of sharks infest the seas in the vicinity of the sponges, to the great peril of those who dive for them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These persons say that a sort of dense cloud gradually thickens over their heads, bearing a resemblance to some kind of animal like a flat-fish, and that, pressing downward upon them, it prevents them from returning to the surface.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is for this reason that they carry stilettos with them, very sharp at the point, and attached to them by strings; for if they did not pierce the object with the help of these, it could not be got rid of.
thickensverbUS /ˈθɪkənz/
third-person singular of “thicken” — make thick or thicker
From this reading These persons say that a sort of dense cloud gradually thickens over their heads, bearing a resemblance to some kind of animal like a flat-fish, and that, pressing downward upon them, it prevents them from returning to the surface.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is for this reason that they carry stilettos with them, very sharp at the point, and attached to them by strings; for if they did not pierce the object with the help of these, it could not be got rid of.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Vast numbers of sharks infest the seas in the vicinity of the sponges, to the great peril of those who dive for them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Vast numbers of sharks infest the seas in the vicinity of the sponges, to the great peril of those who dive for them.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading These persons say that a sort of dense cloud gradually thickens over their heads, bearing a resemblance to some kind of animal like a flat-fish, and that, pressing downward upon them, it prevents them from returning to the surface.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Vast numbers of sharks infest the seas in the vicinity of the sponges, to the great peril of those who dive for them.
precisely as stated
From this reading It is for this reason that they carry stilettos with them, very sharp at the point, and attached to them by strings; for if they did not pierce the object with the help of these, it could not be got rid of.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Vast numbers of sharks infest the seas in the vicinity of the sponges, to the great peril of those who dive for them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This, however, is entirely the result, in my opinion, of the darkness and their own fears; for no person has ever yet been able to find, among living creatures, the fish-cloud or the fish-fog, the name which they give to this enemy of theirs.
which person or people
From this reading Vast numbers of sharks infest the seas in the vicinity of the sponges, to the great peril of those who dive for them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is for this reason that they carry stilettos with them, very sharp at the point, and attached to them by strings; for if they did not pierce the object with the help of these, it could not be got rid of.
but in spite of that
From this reading This, however, is entirely the result, in my opinion, of the darkness and their own fears; for no person has ever yet been able to find, among living creatures, the fish-cloud or the fish-fog, the name which they give to this enemy of theirs.
