《神奇树屋》 第三十九册 Dark Day In the Deep Sea 03 a creature named Henry

　　Jack¹ threw their book onto his pack, and quickly ran to join Anne.

Hi! He said to the three men.

Don’t be afraid. Said Anne. we come in peace.

The three men kept talking, who, who are you? One of the sailorspattered.

Jack and Anne walked closer.

I am Jack and this is Anne. said Jack.

The man in the bowtie stepped forward, he had long mustache andbig friendly smile.

My name is Henry. He said. I came to shore to look for wildbutterflies, plants and shelves. But At the same I found rarecreature called Jack and Anne instead.

And we found creature called Henry. Said Anne, giggling². Thatwere named terenidom to the time of dinosaurs³.

I beg your pardon. Said Henry.

a.. she is dizzy. Said Jack.

What’s unusual wit. Said Henry. His eyes were sparkling.

Well, you have not only found Henry, you also found Joe andTommy. Two able sail menbrought me here.

Hi! Joe and Tommy. Said Anne.

She gave the two sailors a big smile. But Joe and tommy didn’tsmiled back. they were both scaring.

Where are you form? Joe asked suspiciously.

Frog creek⁴, Pennsylvania . said Anne.

Where is that? AskedTommy.

America. Said Jack.

How nice. Said Henry. Why are you here?

We are.. well... we are on vacation, . said Anne. We came herewith our family, backfear or somewhere. She waved vigorly.

Vacation? Said Henry.

Our parents likes vacation, are really out of the places. Said Anne.

Henry chalked.

Americans?

Are you a scientist form the HMS Challenger? Jack said .

He was eager to change the subject.

Well, yes. Said Henry. I’m from one of the teams trying to solve theriddles of the deep.

Jack loved the sound like riddles⁵ of the deep.

What kind of riddles you have solved so far? He asked.

Well for one thing we have learned that the ocean of floorabsolutely leak deeming with life. Said Henry.

You didn’t already know that? Asked Anne.

We thought that probably the keys. Said Henry, but mind you thatmany people can not imagine life can existent in the icy dark deep.

And in fact some of them still believe that there is no floor in theocean at all. They think the seagulls down forever.

Are you serious? Said anne. Huh! I guess you maybe letting thenote of the ocean too miles deep. Of course some ocean six milesbut ...

Anne? said Jack, you might...a lot about the sea. Said Henry.

Looking at Anne with curiosity.

Well, I know the mon rain, just the volcanoes down the ocean too.

Said Anne.

Jack linding close to Anne,Stop showing off. He said under his breath.

Am.. I mean... maybe, just maybe. Anne said to Henry. Of course,I’m only guess,And you are a very good guesser. Said Henry. And out voyagecame did many volcanic⁶ rocks from the deep.

Cool. Said anew. How did you get them, many, sir?

Manysirps? Asked Henry.

You know you carry down into the deep sea. Said Anne.

Anne..said Jack between his teeth. He gave her look and said :

Just stop. .

Jack wad pretty sure that manysirps hadn’t been invented by theearly 1870s. he quickly changed the subject again.

Are you study butterflies too? He said pointing to Henry’s net. Andseashells?

Indeed I do. Said Henry. If I came to a shore, to search for rare shelljust now. and I think I may had found it cousin. He opened his bookto a page, and showed the pencil drawing of the shell.

Would you like us to help you find more? Asked Anne.

Well, thank you. Said Henry. But I have been quite successful to befound where I came for. We will be going back to the ship now.

Oh, please can we visit the HMS Challenger? Anne blurred⁷ out.

Out of the question. Said the sailor Joe.

Well, I am.. said Henry.

Sir, the captain would never approve bringing children on board.

Tommybroken in. it’s absolutely against rules.

Henry looked at Jack and Anne,Jack didn’t want to break the rules. But at the same time, he reallywanted to visit the ship.

We would really like to learn more about the sea exploration. Hesaid. he gave the scientist a hopeful smile.

We promise we can help many wands way. Said Anne. And ourparents like us to learn new things.

Henry turned back to the two seamenSurly suck bright and curious young people should be allowed toour ship. He said. since would bedrifting and dragging all day, wecan return them to shore before nightfall.

Joe and Tommy frowned at each other, but Joe finally gave a quicknod.

Yeah! Anne said.

Thanks! Said Jack. We promise we won't cause any trouble.

I see it you don’t . said Henry looked and smiled.

Joe and Tommy would you mind lending our two visitors your lifeperseveres?

Never feed them. Sir. Said Joe.

Well, we must do what we can to keep them safe. Said Henry.

The two seamen⁸ grudgingly¹⁰ handed Jack and Anne their balkyvests.

So these are all profession life perseveres⁹? Thought Jack. The vestwas made blocks of coal, tied together, even though Jack buckled¹¹ ittightly, it hang over his body. Almost sleeping off.

I am afraid they are big. Said Henry. But still it might saveyou sowe kept size.

Don’t worry, said Anne, we are really good swimmers.

We should go now, sir. Joe said impatiently.

Yes, yes, Henry said, let it be off.

Joe and Tommy pushed the rowboat into the shallow water. WhileJack and Anne had been talking with Henry, the water had turnedchoppy. Dark gray clouds had rolled in, hidden the sun,Climbing up to me. Henry told Jack and Anne, and then followedthem into the rowboat. Jack’s backpack wooden flit over hislifeJacket, so he clutched the pack to the chest, as Joe and Tommypushed the boat furthering to the ocean. The sailors jumped in,picked up their oars¹²,, and began rowing back to the ship.

1 jack   

n.插座，千斤顶，男人；v.抬起，提醒，扛举；n.（Jake）杰克

参考例句：

• I am looking for the headphone jack.我正在找寻头戴式耳机插孔。
• He lifted the car with a jack to change the flat tyre.他用千斤顶把车顶起来换下瘪轮胎。

2 giggling   

v.咯咯地笑( giggle的现在分词 )

参考例句：

• We just sat there giggling like naughty schoolchildren. 我们只是坐在那儿像调皮的小学生一样的咯咯地傻笑。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• I can't stand her giggling, she's so silly. 她吃吃地笑，叫我真受不了，那样子傻透了。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》

3 dinosaurs   

n.恐龙( dinosaur的名词复数 )；守旧落伍的人，过时落后的东西

参考例句：

• The brontosaurus was one of the largest of all dinosaurs. 雷龙是所有恐龙中最大的一种。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• Dinosaurs have been extinct for millions of years. 恐龙绝种已有几百万年了。 来自《简明英汉词典》

4 creek   

n.小溪，小河，小湾

参考例句：

• He sprang through the creek.他跳过小河。
• People sunbathe in the nude on the rocks above the creek.人们在露出小溪的岩石上裸体晒日光浴。

5 riddles   

n.谜（语）( riddle的名词复数 )；猜不透的难题，难解之谜

参考例句：

• Few riddles collected from oral tradition, however, have all six parts. 但是据收集的情况看，口头流传的谜语很少具有这完整的六部分。 来自英汉非文学 - 民俗
• But first, you'd better see if you can answer riddles. 但是你首先最好想想你会不会猜谜语。 来自辞典例句

6 volcanic   

adj.火山的；象火山的；由火山引起的

参考例句：

• There have been several volcanic eruptions this year.今年火山爆发了好几次。
• Volcanic activity has created thermal springs and boiling mud pools.火山活动产生了温泉和沸腾的泥浆池。

7 blurred   

v.（使）变模糊( blur的过去式和过去分词 )；（使）难以区分；模模糊糊；迷离

参考例句：

• She suffered from dizziness and blurred vision. 她饱受头晕目眩之苦。
• Their lazy, blurred voices fell pleasantly on his ears. 他们那种慢吞吞、含糊不清的声音在他听起来却很悦耳。 来自《简明英汉词典》

8 seamen   

n.海员

参考例句：

• Experienced seamen will advise you about sailing in this weather. 有经验的海员会告诉你在这种天气下的航行情况。
• In the storm, many seamen wished they were on shore. 在暴风雨中，许多海员想，要是他们在陆地上就好了。

9 perseveres   

v.坚忍，坚持( persevere的第三人称单数 )

参考例句：

• Although he is in poor health, he still perseveres in his studies. 尽管他身体不好，他仍孜孜不倦地学习。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• This astounding cell will continue multiplying, reticulating as long as life perseveres. 只要生命延续，这种令人惊叹的细胞就会继续繁衍、交织变幻。 来自互联网

10 grudgingly   

参考例句：

• He grudgingly acknowledged having made a mistake. 他勉强承认他做错了。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• Their parents unwillingly [grudgingly] consented to the marriage. 他们的父母无可奈何地应允了这门亲事。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

11 buckled   

a. 有带扣的

参考例句：

• She buckled her belt. 她扣上了腰带。
• The accident buckled the wheel of my bicycle. 我自行车的轮子在事故中弄弯了。

12 oars   

n.桨，橹( oar的名词复数 )；划手v.划（行）( oar的第三人称单数 )

参考例句：

• He pulled as hard as he could on the oars. 他拼命地划桨。
• The sailors are bending to the oars. 水手们在拼命地划桨。 来自《简明英汉词典》