12.17
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From this reading And so we went on until 12.17, the precise moment when we overtook Hans, who had stopped.
30
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From this reading GEOLOGICAL STUDIES IN SITU Next day, Tuesday, June 30, at 6 a.m., the descent began again.
6
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From this reading GEOLOGICAL STUDIES IN SITU Next day, Tuesday, June 30, at 6 a.m., the descent began again.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GEOLOGICAL STUDIES IN SITU Next day, Tuesday, June 30, at 6 a.m., the descent began again.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading GEOLOGICAL STUDIES IN SITU Next day, Tuesday, June 30, at 6 a.m., the descent began again.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah! here we are," exclaimed my uncle, "at the very end of the chimney."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We were still following the gallery of lava, a real natural staircase, and as gently sloping as those inclined planes which in some old houses are still found instead of flights of steps.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were still following the gallery of lava, a real natural staircase, and as gently sloping as those inclined planes which in some old houses are still found instead of flights of steps.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading I looked around me.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We were still following the gallery of lava, a real natural staircase, and as gently sloping as those inclined planes which in some old houses are still found instead of flights of steps.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GEOLOGICAL STUDIES IN SITU Next day, Tuesday, June 30, at 6 a.m., the descent began again.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading GEOLOGICAL STUDIES IN SITU Next day, Tuesday, June 30, at 6 a.m., the descent began again.
chimneynounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/
a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading "Ah! here we are," exclaimed my uncle, "at the very end of the chimney."
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading GEOLOGICAL STUDIES IN SITU Next day, Tuesday, June 30, at 6 a.m., the descent began again.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading GEOLOGICAL STUDIES IN SITU Next day, Tuesday, June 30, at 6 a.m., the descent began again.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading "Ah! here we are," exclaimed my uncle, "at the very end of the chimney."
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Ah! here we are," exclaimed my uncle, "at the very end of the chimney."
flightsnounUS /flaɪts/
plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading We were still following the gallery of lava, a real natural staircase, and as gently sloping as those inclined planes which in some old houses are still found instead of flights of steps.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading We were still following the gallery of lava, a real natural staircase, and as gently sloping as those inclined planes which in some old houses are still found instead of flights of steps.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading We were still following the gallery of lava, a real natural staircase, and as gently sloping as those inclined planes which in some old houses are still found instead of flights of steps.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading We were still following the gallery of lava, a real natural staircase, and as gently sloping as those inclined planes which in some old houses are still found instead of flights of steps.
gentlyadverbUS /ˈdʒentli/
in a gradual manner
From this reading We were still following the gallery of lava, a real natural staircase, and as gently sloping as those inclined planes which in some old houses are still found instead of flights of steps.
GEOLOGICALadjectiveUS /ˌdʒiːəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to or based on geology
From this reading GEOLOGICAL STUDIES IN SITU Next day, Tuesday, June 30, at 6 a.m., the descent began again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And so we went on until 12.17, the precise moment when we overtook Hans, who had stopped.
HansnounUS /hɑːns/
plural of “han” — imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization
From this reading And so we went on until 12.17, the precise moment when we overtook Hans, who had stopped.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Ah! here we are," exclaimed my uncle, "at the very end of the chimney."
housesnounUS /ˈhaʊsəz/
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading We were still following the gallery of lava, a real natural staircase, and as gently sloping as those inclined planes which in some old houses are still found instead of flights of steps.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I looked around me.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GEOLOGICAL STUDIES IN SITU Next day, Tuesday, June 30, at 6 a.m., the descent began again.
inclinedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading We were still following the gallery of lava, a real natural staircase, and as gently sloping as those inclined planes which in some old houses are still found instead of flights of steps.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading We were still following the gallery of lava, a real natural staircase, and as gently sloping as those inclined planes which in some old houses are still found instead of flights of steps.
JunenounUS /dʒuːn/
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading GEOLOGICAL STUDIES IN SITU Next day, Tuesday, June 30, at 6 a.m., the descent began again.
lavanounUS /ˈlɑːvə/
rock that in its molten form (as magma) issues from volcanos; lava is what magma is called when it reaches the surface
From this reading We were still following the gallery of lava, a real natural staircase, and as gently sloping as those inclined planes which in some old houses are still found instead of flights of steps.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I looked around me.
mnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading GEOLOGICAL STUDIES IN SITU Next day, Tuesday, June 30, at 6 a.m., the descent began again.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I looked around me.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading And so we went on until 12.17, the precise moment when we overtook Hans, who had stopped.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Ah! here we are," exclaimed my uncle, "at the very end of the chimney."
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading We were still following the gallery of lava, a real natural staircase, and as gently sloping as those inclined planes which in some old houses are still found instead of flights of steps.
NextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading GEOLOGICAL STUDIES IN SITU Next day, Tuesday, June 30, at 6 a.m., the descent began again.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We were still following the gallery of lava, a real natural staircase, and as gently sloping as those inclined planes which in some old houses are still found instead of flights of steps.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading We were still following the gallery of lava, a real natural staircase, and as gently sloping as those inclined planes which in some old houses are still found instead of flights of steps.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And so we went on until 12.17, the precise moment when we overtook Hans, who had stopped.
overtookverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading And so we went on until 12.17, the precise moment when we overtook Hans, who had stopped.
planesnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plane” — an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading We were still following the gallery of lava, a real natural staircase, and as gently sloping as those inclined planes which in some old houses are still found instead of flights of steps.
preciseadjectiveUS /prɪˈsaɪs/
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading And so we went on until 12.17, the precise moment when we overtook Hans, who had stopped.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading We were still following the gallery of lava, a real natural staircase, and as gently sloping as those inclined planes which in some old houses are still found instead of flights of steps.
SITU
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From this reading GEOLOGICAL STUDIES IN SITU Next day, Tuesday, June 30, at 6 a.m., the descent began again.
slopingadjectiveUS /ˈsloʊpɪŋ/
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading We were still following the gallery of lava, a real natural staircase, and as gently sloping as those inclined planes which in some old houses are still found instead of flights of steps.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And so we went on until 12.17, the precise moment when we overtook Hans, who had stopped.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading We were still following the gallery of lava, a real natural staircase, and as gently sloping as those inclined planes which in some old houses are still found instead of flights of steps.
staircasenounUS /ˈsterkeɪs/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading We were still following the gallery of lava, a real natural staircase, and as gently sloping as those inclined planes which in some old houses are still found instead of flights of steps.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading We were still following the gallery of lava, a real natural staircase, and as gently sloping as those inclined planes which in some old houses are still found instead of flights of steps.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading We were still following the gallery of lava, a real natural staircase, and as gently sloping as those inclined planes which in some old houses are still found instead of flights of steps.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading And so we went on until 12.17, the precise moment when we overtook Hans, who had stopped.
STUDIESnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading GEOLOGICAL STUDIES IN SITU Next day, Tuesday, June 30, at 6 a.m., the descent began again.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GEOLOGICAL STUDIES IN SITU Next day, Tuesday, June 30, at 6 a.m., the descent began again.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading We were still following the gallery of lava, a real natural staircase, and as gently sloping as those inclined planes which in some old houses are still found instead of flights of steps.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading GEOLOGICAL STUDIES IN SITU Next day, Tuesday, June 30, at 6 a.m., the descent began again.
unclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "Ah! here we are," exclaimed my uncle, "at the very end of the chimney."
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading And so we went on until 12.17, the precise moment when we overtook Hans, who had stopped.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading "Ah! here we are," exclaimed my uncle, "at the very end of the chimney."
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were still following the gallery of lava, a real natural staircase, and as gently sloping as those inclined planes which in some old houses are still found instead of flights of steps.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And so we went on until 12.17, the precise moment when we overtook Hans, who had stopped.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were still following the gallery of lava, a real natural staircase, and as gently sloping as those inclined planes which in some old houses are still found instead of flights of steps.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading And so we went on until 12.17, the precise moment when we overtook Hans, who had stopped.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We were still following the gallery of lava, a real natural staircase, and as gently sloping as those inclined planes which in some old houses are still found instead of flights of steps.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading And so we went on until 12.17, the precise moment when we overtook Hans, who had stopped.
