adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now that the various fishes were swimming around free and unafraid in their deep-sea home, they were quite different from the gasping, excited creatures struggling at the end of a fishline or flopping from a net.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Every little while they met with some strange creature--or one that seemed strange to the earth people--for although Trot and Cap'n Bill had seen many kinds of fish, after they had been caught and pulled from the water, that was very different from meeting them in their own element, "face to face," as Trot expressed it.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THE ARISTOCRATIC CODFISH The three swam slowly along, quite enjoying the cool depths of the water.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Every little while they met with some strange creature--or one that seemed strange to the earth people--for although Trot and Cap'n Bill had seen many kinds of fish, after they had been caught and pulled from the water, that was very different from meeting them in their own element, "face to face," as Trot expressed it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Every little while they met with some strange creature--or one that seemed strange to the earth people--for although Trot and Cap'n Bill had seen many kinds of fish, after they had been caught and pulled from the water, that was very different from meeting them in their own element, "face to face," as Trot expressed it.
ARISTOCRATICadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading THE ARISTOCRATIC CODFISH The three swam slowly along, quite enjoying the cool depths of the water.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Now that the various fishes were swimming around free and unafraid in their deep-sea home, they were quite different from the gasping, excited creatures struggling at the end of a fishline or flopping from a net.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Every little while they met with some strange creature--or one that seemed strange to the earth people--for although Trot and Cap'n Bill had seen many kinds of fish, after they had been caught and pulled from the water, that was very different from meeting them in their own element, "face to face," as Trot expressed it.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now that the various fishes were swimming around free and unafraid in their deep-sea home, they were quite different from the gasping, excited creatures struggling at the end of a fishline or flopping from a net.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading They were a dark color upon their backs and silver underneath, but not especially pretty to look at.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Every little while they met with some strange creature--or one that seemed strange to the earth people--for although Trot and Cap'n Bill had seen many kinds of fish, after they had been caught and pulled from the water, that was very different from meeting them in their own element, "face to face," as Trot expressed it.
BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before long they came upon a group of large fishes lying lazily near the bottom of the sea.
BillnounUS /bɪl/
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Every little while they met with some strange creature--or one that seemed strange to the earth people--for although Trot and Cap'n Bill had seen many kinds of fish, after they had been caught and pulled from the water, that was very different from meeting them in their own element, "face to face," as Trot expressed it.
bottomnounUS /ˈbɑːtəm/
the lower side of anything
From this reading Before long they came upon a group of large fishes lying lazily near the bottom of the sea.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They were a dark color upon their backs and silver underneath, but not especially pretty to look at.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Before long they came upon a group of large fishes lying lazily near the bottom of the sea.
Cap'n
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From this reading Every little while they met with some strange creature--or one that seemed strange to the earth people--for although Trot and Cap'n Bill had seen many kinds of fish, after they had been caught and pulled from the water, that was very different from meeting them in their own element, "face to face," as Trot expressed it.
caughtverbUS /kɑːt/
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Every little while they met with some strange creature--or one that seemed strange to the earth people--for although Trot and Cap'n Bill had seen many kinds of fish, after they had been caught and pulled from the water, that was very different from meeting them in their own element, "face to face," as Trot expressed it.
CODFISHnoun
lean white flesh of important North Atlantic food fish; usually baked or poached
From this reading THE ARISTOCRATIC CODFISH The three swam slowly along, quite enjoying the cool depths of the water.
colornounUS /ˈkʌlər/
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading They were a dark color upon their backs and silver underneath, but not especially pretty to look at.
cooladjectiveUS /kuːl/
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading THE ARISTOCRATIC CODFISH The three swam slowly along, quite enjoying the cool depths of the water.
creaturenounUS /ˈkriːtʃər/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Every little while they met with some strange creature--or one that seemed strange to the earth people--for although Trot and Cap'n Bill had seen many kinds of fish, after they had been caught and pulled from the water, that was very different from meeting them in their own element, "face to face," as Trot expressed it.
creaturesnounUS /ˈkriːtʃərz/
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Now that the various fishes were swimming around free and unafraid in their deep-sea home, they were quite different from the gasping, excited creatures struggling at the end of a fishline or flopping from a net.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading They were a dark color upon their backs and silver underneath, but not especially pretty to look at.
deep-seaadjective
of or taking place in the deeper parts of the sea
From this reading Now that the various fishes were swimming around free and unafraid in their deep-sea home, they were quite different from the gasping, excited creatures struggling at the end of a fishline or flopping from a net.
depthsnounUS /depθs/
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading THE ARISTOCRATIC CODFISH The three swam slowly along, quite enjoying the cool depths of the water.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Every little while they met with some strange creature--or one that seemed strange to the earth people--for although Trot and Cap'n Bill had seen many kinds of fish, after they had been caught and pulled from the water, that was very different from meeting them in their own element, "face to face," as Trot expressed it.
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Every little while they met with some strange creature--or one that seemed strange to the earth people--for although Trot and Cap'n Bill had seen many kinds of fish, after they had been caught and pulled from the water, that was very different from meeting them in their own element, "face to face," as Trot expressed it.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading Every little while they met with some strange creature--or one that seemed strange to the earth people--for although Trot and Cap'n Bill had seen many kinds of fish, after they had been caught and pulled from the water, that was very different from meeting them in their own element, "face to face," as Trot expressed it.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Now that the various fishes were swimming around free and unafraid in their deep-sea home, they were quite different from the gasping, excited creatures struggling at the end of a fishline or flopping from a net.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading THE ARISTOCRATIC CODFISH The three swam slowly along, quite enjoying the cool depths of the water.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading They were a dark color upon their backs and silver underneath, but not especially pretty to look at.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every little while they met with some strange creature--or one that seemed strange to the earth people--for although Trot and Cap'n Bill had seen many kinds of fish, after they had been caught and pulled from the water, that was very different from meeting them in their own element, "face to face," as Trot expressed it.
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Now that the various fishes were swimming around free and unafraid in their deep-sea home, they were quite different from the gasping, excited creatures struggling at the end of a fishline or flopping from a net.
expressedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsprest/
communicated in words
From this reading Every little while they met with some strange creature--or one that seemed strange to the earth people--for although Trot and Cap'n Bill had seen many kinds of fish, after they had been caught and pulled from the water, that was very different from meeting them in their own element, "face to face," as Trot expressed it.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Every little while they met with some strange creature--or one that seemed strange to the earth people--for although Trot and Cap'n Bill had seen many kinds of fish, after they had been caught and pulled from the water, that was very different from meeting them in their own element, "face to face," as Trot expressed it.
fishnounUS /fɪʃ/
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading Every little while they met with some strange creature--or one that seemed strange to the earth people--for although Trot and Cap'n Bill had seen many kinds of fish, after they had been caught and pulled from the water, that was very different from meeting them in their own element, "face to face," as Trot expressed it.
fishesnounUS /ˈfɪʃəz/
plural of “fish” — any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading Now that the various fishes were swimming around free and unafraid in their deep-sea home, they were quite different from the gasping, excited creatures struggling at the end of a fishline or flopping from a net.
fishline
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now that the various fishes were swimming around free and unafraid in their deep-sea home, they were quite different from the gasping, excited creatures struggling at the end of a fishline or flopping from a net.
floppingverbUS /ˈflɑːpɪŋ/
inflected form of “flop” — fall loosely
From this reading Now that the various fishes were swimming around free and unafraid in their deep-sea home, they were quite different from the gasping, excited creatures struggling at the end of a fishline or flopping from a net.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Every little while they met with some strange creature--or one that seemed strange to the earth people--for although Trot and Cap'n Bill had seen many kinds of fish, after they had been caught and pulled from the water, that was very different from meeting them in their own element, "face to face," as Trot expressed it.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Now that the various fishes were swimming around free and unafraid in their deep-sea home, they were quite different from the gasping, excited creatures struggling at the end of a fishline or flopping from a net.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Every little while they met with some strange creature--or one that seemed strange to the earth people--for although Trot and Cap'n Bill had seen many kinds of fish, after they had been caught and pulled from the water, that was very different from meeting them in their own element, "face to face," as Trot expressed it.
gaspingverbUS /ˈɡæspɪŋ/
-ing form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading Now that the various fishes were swimming around free and unafraid in their deep-sea home, they were quite different from the gasping, excited creatures struggling at the end of a fishline or flopping from a net.
groupnounUS /ɡruːp/
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Before long they came upon a group of large fishes lying lazily near the bottom of the sea.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Every little while they met with some strange creature--or one that seemed strange to the earth people--for although Trot and Cap'n Bill had seen many kinds of fish, after they had been caught and pulled from the water, that was very different from meeting them in their own element, "face to face," as Trot expressed it.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Now that the various fishes were swimming around free and unafraid in their deep-sea home, they were quite different from the gasping, excited creatures struggling at the end of a fishline or flopping from a net.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Every little while they met with some strange creature--or one that seemed strange to the earth people--for although Trot and Cap'n Bill had seen many kinds of fish, after they had been caught and pulled from the water, that was very different from meeting them in their own element, "face to face," as Trot expressed it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Every little while they met with some strange creature--or one that seemed strange to the earth people--for although Trot and Cap'n Bill had seen many kinds of fish, after they had been caught and pulled from the water, that was very different from meeting them in their own element, "face to face," as Trot expressed it.
kindsnounUS /kaɪndz/
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Every little while they met with some strange creature--or one that seemed strange to the earth people--for although Trot and Cap'n Bill had seen many kinds of fish, after they had been caught and pulled from the water, that was very different from meeting them in their own element, "face to face," as Trot expressed it.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Before long they came upon a group of large fishes lying lazily near the bottom of the sea.
lazilyadverbUS /ˈlæzəli/
in a slow and lazy manner
From this reading Before long they came upon a group of large fishes lying lazily near the bottom of the sea.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Every little while they met with some strange creature--or one that seemed strange to the earth people--for although Trot and Cap'n Bill had seen many kinds of fish, after they had been caught and pulled from the water, that was very different from meeting them in their own element, "face to face," as Trot expressed it.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Before long they came upon a group of large fishes lying lazily near the bottom of the sea.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They were a dark color upon their backs and silver underneath, but not especially pretty to look at.
lyingnounUS /ˈlaɪɪŋ/
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Before long they came upon a group of large fishes lying lazily near the bottom of the sea.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Every little while they met with some strange creature--or one that seemed strange to the earth people--for although Trot and Cap'n Bill had seen many kinds of fish, after they had been caught and pulled from the water, that was very different from meeting them in their own element, "face to face," as Trot expressed it.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Every little while they met with some strange creature--or one that seemed strange to the earth people--for although Trot and Cap'n Bill had seen many kinds of fish, after they had been caught and pulled from the water, that was very different from meeting them in their own element, "face to face," as Trot expressed it.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Every little while they met with some strange creature--or one that seemed strange to the earth people--for although Trot and Cap'n Bill had seen many kinds of fish, after they had been caught and pulled from the water, that was very different from meeting them in their own element, "face to face," as Trot expressed it.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Before long they came upon a group of large fishes lying lazily near the bottom of the sea.
netnounUS /net/
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading Now that the various fishes were swimming around free and unafraid in their deep-sea home, they were quite different from the gasping, excited creatures struggling at the end of a fishline or flopping from a net.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were a dark color upon their backs and silver underneath, but not especially pretty to look at.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now that the various fishes were swimming around free and unafraid in their deep-sea home, they were quite different from the gasping, excited creatures struggling at the end of a fishline or flopping from a net.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ARISTOCRATIC CODFISH The three swam slowly along, quite enjoying the cool depths of the water.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every little while they met with some strange creature--or one that seemed strange to the earth people--for although Trot and Cap'n Bill had seen many kinds of fish, after they had been caught and pulled from the water, that was very different from meeting them in their own element, "face to face," as Trot expressed it.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Every little while they met with some strange creature--or one that seemed strange to the earth people--for although Trot and Cap'n Bill had seen many kinds of fish, after they had been caught and pulled from the water, that was very different from meeting them in their own element, "face to face," as Trot expressed it.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Every little while they met with some strange creature--or one that seemed strange to the earth people--for although Trot and Cap'n Bill had seen many kinds of fish, after they had been caught and pulled from the water, that was very different from meeting them in their own element, "face to face," as Trot expressed it.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Every little while they met with some strange creature--or one that seemed strange to the earth people--for although Trot and Cap'n Bill had seen many kinds of fish, after they had been caught and pulled from the water, that was very different from meeting them in their own element, "face to face," as Trot expressed it.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading They were a dark color upon their backs and silver underneath, but not especially pretty to look at.
pulledverbUS /pʊld/
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Every little while they met with some strange creature--or one that seemed strange to the earth people--for although Trot and Cap'n Bill had seen many kinds of fish, after they had been caught and pulled from the water, that was very different from meeting them in their own element, "face to face," as Trot expressed it.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading THE ARISTOCRATIC CODFISH The three swam slowly along, quite enjoying the cool depths of the water.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Before long they came upon a group of large fishes lying lazily near the bottom of the sea.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Every little while they met with some strange creature--or one that seemed strange to the earth people--for although Trot and Cap'n Bill had seen many kinds of fish, after they had been caught and pulled from the water, that was very different from meeting them in their own element, "face to face," as Trot expressed it.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Every little while they met with some strange creature--or one that seemed strange to the earth people--for although Trot and Cap'n Bill had seen many kinds of fish, after they had been caught and pulled from the water, that was very different from meeting them in their own element, "face to face," as Trot expressed it.
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 They were a dark color upon their backs and silver underneath, but not especially pretty to look at.
slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading THE ARISTOCRATIC CODFISH The three swam slowly along, quite enjoying the cool depths of the water.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Every little while they met with some strange creature--or one that seemed strange to the earth people--for although Trot and Cap'n Bill had seen many kinds of fish, after they had been caught and pulled from the water, that was very different from meeting them in their own element, "face to face," as Trot expressed it.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Every little while they met with some strange creature--or one that seemed strange to the earth people--for although Trot and Cap'n Bill had seen many kinds of fish, after they had been caught and pulled from the water, that was very different from meeting them in their own element, "face to face," as Trot expressed it.
strugglingadjectiveUS /ˈstrʌɡəlɪŋ/
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading Now that the various fishes were swimming around free and unafraid in their deep-sea home, they were quite different from the gasping, excited creatures struggling at the end of a fishline or flopping from a net.
swamverbUS /swæm/
inflected form of “swim” — travel through water
From this reading THE ARISTOCRATIC CODFISH The three swam slowly along, quite enjoying the cool depths of the water.
swimmingnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading Now that the various fishes were swimming around free and unafraid in their deep-sea home, they were quite different from the gasping, excited creatures struggling at the end of a fishline or flopping from a net.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Every little while they met with some strange creature--or one that seemed strange to the earth people--for although Trot and Cap'n Bill had seen many kinds of fish, after they had been caught and pulled from the water, that was very different from meeting them in their own element, "face to face," as Trot expressed it.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ARISTOCRATIC CODFISH The three swam slowly along, quite enjoying the cool depths of the water.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Every little while they met with some strange creature--or one that seemed strange to the earth people--for although Trot and Cap'n Bill had seen many kinds of fish, after they had been caught and pulled from the water, that was very different from meeting them in their own element, "face to face," as Trot expressed it.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Every little while they met with some strange creature--or one that seemed strange to the earth people--for although Trot and Cap'n Bill had seen many kinds of fish, after they had been caught and pulled from the water, that was very different from meeting them in their own element, "face to face," as Trot expressed it.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Every little while they met with some strange creature--or one that seemed strange to the earth people--for although Trot and Cap'n Bill had seen many kinds of fish, after they had been caught and pulled from the water, that was very different from meeting them in their own element, "face to face," as Trot expressed it.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE ARISTOCRATIC CODFISH The three swam slowly along, quite enjoying the cool depths of the water.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Every little while they met with some strange creature--or one that seemed strange to the earth people--for although Trot and Cap'n Bill had seen many kinds of fish, after they had been caught and pulled from the water, that was very different from meeting them in their own element, "face to face," as Trot expressed it.
TrotverbUS /trɑːt/
run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading Every little while they met with some strange creature--or one that seemed strange to the earth people--for although Trot and Cap'n Bill had seen many kinds of fish, after they had been caught and pulled from the water, that was very different from meeting them in their own element, "face to face," as Trot expressed it.
unafraidadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈfreɪd/
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
From this reading Now that the various fishes were swimming around free and unafraid in their deep-sea home, they were quite different from the gasping, excited creatures struggling at the end of a fishline or flopping from a net.
underneathprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading They were a dark color upon their backs and silver underneath, but not especially pretty to look at.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Before long they came upon a group of large fishes lying lazily near the bottom of the sea.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Now that the various fishes were swimming around free and unafraid in their deep-sea home, they were quite different from the gasping, excited creatures struggling at the end of a fishline or flopping from a net.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Every little while they met with some strange creature--or one that seemed strange to the earth people--for although Trot and Cap'n Bill had seen many kinds of fish, after they had been caught and pulled from the water, that was very different from meeting them in their own element, "face to face," as Trot expressed it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every little while they met with some strange creature--or one that seemed strange to the earth people--for although Trot and Cap'n Bill had seen many kinds of fish, after they had been caught and pulled from the water, that was very different from meeting them in their own element, "face to face," as Trot expressed it.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
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 THE ARISTOCRATIC CODFISH The three swam slowly along, quite enjoying the cool depths of the water.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now that the various fishes were swimming around free and unafraid in their deep-sea home, they were quite different from the gasping, excited creatures struggling at the end of a fishline or flopping from a net.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Every little while they met with some strange creature--or one that seemed strange to the earth people--for although Trot and Cap'n Bill had seen many kinds of fish, after they had been caught and pulled from the water, that was very different from meeting them in their own element, "face to face," as Trot expressed it.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Every little while they met with some strange creature--or one that seemed strange to the earth people--for although Trot and Cap'n Bill had seen many kinds of fish, after they had been caught and pulled from the water, that was very different from meeting them in their own element, "face to face," as Trot expressed it.
