adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He is one of those leather-mouthed fishes that I told you of, that does very seldom break his hold if he be once hooked: but he is so strong, that he will often break both rod and line, if he proves to be a big one.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They flock together like sheep, and are at the worst in April, about which time they spawn; but quickly grow to be in season.
accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading But the Barbel, though he be of a fine shape, and looks big, yet he is not accounted the best fish to eat, neither for his wholesomeness nor his taste; but the male is reputed much better than the female, whose spawn is very hurtful, as I will presently declare to you.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He is one of those leather-mouthed fishes that I told you of, that does very seldom break his hold if he be once hooked: but he is so strong, that he will often break both rod and line, if he proves to be a big one.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading They flock together like sheep, and are at the worst in April, about which time they spawn; but quickly grow to be in season.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Barbel is so called, says Gesner, by reason of his barb or wattles at his mouth, which are under his nose or chaps.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But the Barbel, though he be of a fine shape, and looks big, yet he is not accounted the best fish to eat, neither for his wholesomeness nor his taste; but the male is reputed much better than the female, whose spawn is very hurtful, as I will presently declare to you.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Barbel is so called, says Gesner, by reason of his barb or wattles at his mouth, which are under his nose or chaps.
barbnounUS /bɑːrb/
an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
From this reading The Barbel is so called, says Gesner, by reason of his barb or wattles at his mouth, which are under his nose or chaps.
BarbelnounUS /ˈbɑːrbel/
slender tactile process on the jaws of a fish
From this reading The Barbel is so called, says Gesner, by reason of his barb or wattles at his mouth, which are under his nose or chaps.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He is one of those leather-mouthed fishes that I told you of, that does very seldom break his hold if he be once hooked: but he is so strong, that he will often break both rod and line, if he proves to be a big one.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading But the Barbel, though he be of a fine shape, and looks big, yet he is not accounted the best fish to eat, neither for his wholesomeness nor his taste; but the male is reputed much better than the female, whose spawn is very hurtful, as I will presently declare to you.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading But the Barbel, though he be of a fine shape, and looks big, yet he is not accounted the best fish to eat, neither for his wholesomeness nor his taste; but the male is reputed much better than the female, whose spawn is very hurtful, as I will presently declare to you.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He is one of those leather-mouthed fishes that I told you of, that does very seldom break his hold if he be once hooked: but he is so strong, that he will often break both rod and line, if he proves to be a big one.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading He is one of those leather-mouthed fishes that I told you of, that does very seldom break his hold if he be once hooked: but he is so strong, that he will often break both rod and line, if he proves to be a big one.
breakverbUS /breɪk/
terminate
From this reading He is one of those leather-mouthed fishes that I told you of, that does very seldom break his hold if he be once hooked: but he is so strong, that he will often break both rod and line, if he proves to be a big one.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He is one of those leather-mouthed fishes that I told you of, that does very seldom break his hold if he be once hooked: but he is so strong, that he will often break both rod and line, if he proves to be a big one.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Barbel is so called, says Gesner, by reason of his barb or wattles at his mouth, which are under his nose or chaps.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The Barbel is so called, says Gesner, by reason of his barb or wattles at his mouth, which are under his nose or chaps.
chapsnounUS /tʃæps/
plural of “chap” — a boy or man
From this reading The Barbel is so called, says Gesner, by reason of his barb or wattles at his mouth, which are under his nose or chaps.
declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading But the Barbel, though he be of a fine shape, and looks big, yet he is not accounted the best fish to eat, neither for his wholesomeness nor his taste; but the male is reputed much better than the female, whose spawn is very hurtful, as I will presently declare to you.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is one of those leather-mouthed fishes that I told you of, that does very seldom break his hold if he be once hooked: but he is so strong, that he will often break both rod and line, if he proves to be a big one.
eatverbUS /iːt/
take in solid food
From this reading But the Barbel, though he be of a fine shape, and looks big, yet he is not accounted the best fish to eat, neither for his wholesomeness nor his taste; but the male is reputed much better than the female, whose spawn is very hurtful, as I will presently declare to you.
femaleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːmeɪl/
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading But the Barbel, though he be of a fine shape, and looks big, yet he is not accounted the best fish to eat, neither for his wholesomeness nor his taste; but the male is reputed much better than the female, whose spawn is very hurtful, as I will presently declare to you.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading But the Barbel, though he be of a fine shape, and looks big, yet he is not accounted the best fish to eat, neither for his wholesomeness nor his taste; but the male is reputed much better than the female, whose spawn is very hurtful, as I will presently declare to you.
fishnounUS /fɪʃ/
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading But the Barbel, though he be of a fine shape, and looks big, yet he is not accounted the best fish to eat, neither for his wholesomeness nor his taste; but the male is reputed much better than the female, whose spawn is very hurtful, as I will presently declare to you.
fishesnounUS /ˈfɪʃəz/
plural of “fish” — any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading He is one of those leather-mouthed fishes that I told you of, that does very seldom break his hold if he be once hooked: but he is so strong, that he will often break both rod and line, if he proves to be a big one.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading They flock together like sheep, and are at the worst in April, about which time they spawn; but quickly grow to be in season.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But the Barbel, though he be of a fine shape, and looks big, yet he is not accounted the best fish to eat, neither for his wholesomeness nor his taste; but the male is reputed much better than the female, whose spawn is very hurtful, as I will presently declare to you.
GesnernounUS /ˈɡesnər/
Swiss naturalist who was one of the founders of modern zoology (1516-1565)
From this reading The Barbel is so called, says Gesner, by reason of his barb or wattles at his mouth, which are under his nose or chaps.
growverbUS /ɡroʊ/
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading They flock together like sheep, and are at the worst in April, about which time they spawn; but quickly grow to be in season.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is one of those leather-mouthed fishes that I told you of, that does very seldom break his hold if he be once hooked: but he is so strong, that he will often break both rod and line, if he proves to be a big one.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Barbel is so called, says Gesner, by reason of his barb or wattles at his mouth, which are under his nose or chaps.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He is one of those leather-mouthed fishes that I told you of, that does very seldom break his hold if he be once hooked: but he is so strong, that he will often break both rod and line, if he proves to be a big one.
hookedadjectiveUS /hʊkt/
curved down like an eagle's beak
From this reading He is one of those leather-mouthed fishes that I told you of, that does very seldom break his hold if he be once hooked: but he is so strong, that he will often break both rod and line, if he proves to be a big one.
hurtfuladjectiveUS /ˈhɜːrtfəl/
causing hurt
From this reading But the Barbel, though he be of a fine shape, and looks big, yet he is not accounted the best fish to eat, neither for his wholesomeness nor his taste; but the male is reputed much better than the female, whose spawn is very hurtful, as I will presently declare to you.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He is one of those leather-mouthed fishes that I told you of, that does very seldom break his hold if he be once hooked: but he is so strong, that he will often break both rod and line, if he proves to be a big one.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He is one of those leather-mouthed fishes that I told you of, that does very seldom break his hold if he be once hooked: but he is so strong, that he will often break both rod and line, if he proves to be a big one.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They flock together like sheep, and are at the worst in April, about which time they spawn; but quickly grow to be in season.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Barbel is so called, says Gesner, by reason of his barb or wattles at his mouth, which are under his nose or chaps.
leather-mouthed
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From this reading He is one of those leather-mouthed fishes that I told you of, that does very seldom break his hold if he be once hooked: but he is so strong, that he will often break both rod and line, if he proves to be a big one.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They flock together like sheep, and are at the worst in April, about which time they spawn; but quickly grow to be in season.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading He is one of those leather-mouthed fishes that I told you of, that does very seldom break his hold if he be once hooked: but he is so strong, that he will often break both rod and line, if he proves to be a big one.
looksnounUS /lʊks/
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading But the Barbel, though he be of a fine shape, and looks big, yet he is not accounted the best fish to eat, neither for his wholesomeness nor his taste; but the male is reputed much better than the female, whose spawn is very hurtful, as I will presently declare to you.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading But the Barbel, though he be of a fine shape, and looks big, yet he is not accounted the best fish to eat, neither for his wholesomeness nor his taste; but the male is reputed much better than the female, whose spawn is very hurtful, as I will presently declare to you.
Milk-woman
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From this reading Piscator, Venator, Milk-woman Piscator.
mouthnounUS /maʊθ/
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The Barbel is so called, says Gesner, by reason of his barb or wattles at his mouth, which are under his nose or chaps.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But the Barbel, though he be of a fine shape, and looks big, yet he is not accounted the best fish to eat, neither for his wholesomeness nor his taste; but the male is reputed much better than the female, whose spawn is very hurtful, as I will presently declare to you.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading But the Barbel, though he be of a fine shape, and looks big, yet he is not accounted the best fish to eat, neither for his wholesomeness nor his taste; but the male is reputed much better than the female, whose spawn is very hurtful, as I will presently declare to you.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading But the Barbel, though he be of a fine shape, and looks big, yet he is not accounted the best fish to eat, neither for his wholesomeness nor his taste; but the male is reputed much better than the female, whose spawn is very hurtful, as I will presently declare to you.
nosenounUS /noʊz/
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading The Barbel is so called, says Gesner, by reason of his barb or wattles at his mouth, which are under his nose or chaps.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the Barbel, though he be of a fine shape, and looks big, yet he is not accounted the best fish to eat, neither for his wholesomeness nor his taste; but the male is reputed much better than the female, whose spawn is very hurtful, as I will presently declare to you.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Barbel is so called, says Gesner, by reason of his barb or wattles at his mouth, which are under his nose or chaps.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading He is one of those leather-mouthed fishes that I told you of, that does very seldom break his hold if he be once hooked: but he is so strong, that he will often break both rod and line, if he proves to be a big one.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading He is one of those leather-mouthed fishes that I told you of, that does very seldom break his hold if he be once hooked: but he is so strong, that he will often break both rod and line, if he proves to be a big one.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He is one of those leather-mouthed fishes that I told you of, that does very seldom break his hold if he be once hooked: but he is so strong, that he will often break both rod and line, if he proves to be a big one.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Barbel is so called, says Gesner, by reason of his barb or wattles at his mouth, which are under his nose or chaps.
Piscator
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From this reading Piscator, Venator, Milk-woman Piscator.
presentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading But the Barbel, though he be of a fine shape, and looks big, yet he is not accounted the best fish to eat, neither for his wholesomeness nor his taste; but the male is reputed much better than the female, whose spawn is very hurtful, as I will presently declare to you.
provesverbUS /pruːvz/
third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading He is one of those leather-mouthed fishes that I told you of, that does very seldom break his hold if he be once hooked: but he is so strong, that he will often break both rod and line, if he proves to be a big one.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading They flock together like sheep, and are at the worst in April, about which time they spawn; but quickly grow to be in season.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The Barbel is so called, says Gesner, by reason of his barb or wattles at his mouth, which are under his nose or chaps.
reputedverbUS /rɪˈpjuːtɪd/
past form of “repute” — look on as or consider
From this reading But the Barbel, though he be of a fine shape, and looks big, yet he is not accounted the best fish to eat, neither for his wholesomeness nor his taste; but the male is reputed much better than the female, whose spawn is very hurtful, as I will presently declare to you.
rodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading He is one of those leather-mouthed fishes that I told you of, that does very seldom break his hold if he be once hooked: but he is so strong, that he will often break both rod and line, if he proves to be a big one.
saysnounUS /sez/
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading The Barbel is so called, says Gesner, by reason of his barb or wattles at his mouth, which are under his nose or chaps.
seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading They flock together like sheep, and are at the worst in April, about which time they spawn; but quickly grow to be in season.
seldomadverbUS /ˈseldəm/
not often
From this reading He is one of those leather-mouthed fishes that I told you of, that does very seldom break his hold if he be once hooked: but he is so strong, that he will often break both rod and line, if he proves to be a big one.
shapenounUS /ʃeɪp/
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading But the Barbel, though he be of a fine shape, and looks big, yet he is not accounted the best fish to eat, neither for his wholesomeness nor his taste; but the male is reputed much better than the female, whose spawn is very hurtful, as I will presently declare to you.
sheepnounUS /ʃiːp/
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading They flock together like sheep, and are at the worst in April, about which time they spawn; but quickly grow to be in season.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Barbel is so called, says Gesner, by reason of his barb or wattles at his mouth, which are under his nose or chaps.
spawnverbUS /spɑːn/
call forth
From this reading But the Barbel, though he be of a fine shape, and looks big, yet he is not accounted the best fish to eat, neither for his wholesomeness nor his taste; but the male is reputed much better than the female, whose spawn is very hurtful, as I will presently declare to you.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He is one of those leather-mouthed fishes that I told you of, that does very seldom break his hold if he be once hooked: but he is so strong, that he will often break both rod and line, if he proves to be a big one.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading But the Barbel, though he be of a fine shape, and looks big, yet he is not accounted the best fish to eat, neither for his wholesomeness nor his taste; but the male is reputed much better than the female, whose spawn is very hurtful, as I will presently declare to you.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But the Barbel, though he be of a fine shape, and looks big, yet he is not accounted the best fish to eat, neither for his wholesomeness nor his taste; but the male is reputed much better than the female, whose spawn is very hurtful, as I will presently declare to you.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He is one of those leather-mouthed fishes that I told you of, that does very seldom break his hold if he be once hooked: but he is so strong, that he will often break both rod and line, if he proves to be a big one.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Barbel is so called, says Gesner, by reason of his barb or wattles at his mouth, which are under his nose or chaps.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They flock together like sheep, and are at the worst in April, about which time they spawn; but quickly grow to be in season.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He is one of those leather-mouthed fishes that I told you of, that does very seldom break his hold if he be once hooked: but he is so strong, that he will often break both rod and line, if he proves to be a big one.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But the Barbel, though he be of a fine shape, and looks big, yet he is not accounted the best fish to eat, neither for his wholesomeness nor his taste; but the male is reputed much better than the female, whose spawn is very hurtful, as I will presently declare to you.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They flock together like sheep, and are at the worst in April, about which time they spawn; but quickly grow to be in season.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He is one of those leather-mouthed fishes that I told you of, that does very seldom break his hold if he be once hooked: but he is so strong, that he will often break both rod and line, if he proves to be a big one.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading They flock together like sheep, and are at the worst in April, about which time they spawn; but quickly grow to be in season.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He is one of those leather-mouthed fishes that I told you of, that does very seldom break his hold if he be once hooked: but he is so strong, that he will often break both rod and line, if he proves to be a big one.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The Barbel is so called, says Gesner, by reason of his barb or wattles at his mouth, which are under his nose or chaps.
Venator
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From this reading Piscator, Venator, Milk-woman Piscator.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading He is one of those leather-mouthed fishes that I told you of, that does very seldom break his hold if he be once hooked: but he is so strong, that he will often break both rod and line, if he proves to be a big one.
wattlesnounUS /ˈwɑːtəlz/
plural of “wattle” — a fleshy wrinkled and often brightly colored fold of skin hanging from the neck or throat of certain birds (chickens and turkeys) or lizards
From this reading The Barbel is so called, says Gesner, by reason of his barb or wattles at his mouth, which are under his nose or chaps.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Barbel is so called, says Gesner, by reason of his barb or wattles at his mouth, which are under his nose or chaps.
wholesomenessnounUS /ˈhoʊlsəmnəs/
the quality of being beneficial and generally good for you
From this reading But the Barbel, though he be of a fine shape, and looks big, yet he is not accounted the best fish to eat, neither for his wholesomeness nor his taste; but the male is reputed much better than the female, whose spawn is very hurtful, as I will presently declare to you.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading But the Barbel, though he be of a fine shape, and looks big, yet he is not accounted the best fish to eat, neither for his wholesomeness nor his taste; but the male is reputed much better than the female, whose spawn is very hurtful, as I will presently declare to you.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He is one of those leather-mouthed fishes that I told you of, that does very seldom break his hold if he be once hooked: but he is so strong, that he will often break both rod and line, if he proves to be a big one.
worstnounUS /wɜːrst/
the least favorable outcome
From this reading They flock together like sheep, and are at the worst in April, about which time they spawn; but quickly grow to be in season.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading But the Barbel, though he be of a fine shape, and looks big, yet he is not accounted the best fish to eat, neither for his wholesomeness nor his taste; but the male is reputed much better than the female, whose spawn is very hurtful, as I will presently declare to you.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He is one of those leather-mouthed fishes that I told you of, that does very seldom break his hold if he be once hooked: but he is so strong, that he will often break both rod and line, if he proves to be a big one.
