Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading ENDS WITH A STRUGGLE BETWEEN INCLINATION AND DUTY.

later than; following

From this reading On careful investigation, however, it was found that after passing a certain point the footpath was almost unencumbered by volcanic debris.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading She was soon relieved as to this point, however, but, when a landing was effected, difficulties that seemed to her almost insurmountable presented themselves, for the ground was covered knee-deep with pumice-dust, and the road to the upper cave was blocked by rugged masses of lava and ashes, all heaped up in indescribable confusion.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading She was soon relieved as to this point, however, but, when a landing was effected, difficulties that seemed to her almost insurmountable presented themselves, for the ground was covered knee-deep with pumice-dust, and the road to the upper cave was blocked by rugged masses of lava and ashes, all heaped up in indescribable confusion.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading ENDS WITH A STRUGGLE BETWEEN INCLINATION AND DUTY.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "De cave's blowed away too!" was the first remark of Moses as they rowed into the little port.

The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.

From this reading She was soon relieved as to this point, however, but, when a landing was effected, difficulties that seemed to her almost insurmountable presented themselves, for the ground was covered knee-deep with pumice-dust, and the road to the upper cave was blocked by rugged masses of lava and ashes, all heaped up in indescribable confusion.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "De cave's blowed away too!" was the first remark of Moses as they rowed into the little port.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A shock of disappointment was experienced by Winnie, for she fancied that the negro had referred to her father's old home, but he only meant the lower cave in which the canoe had formerly been kept.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading ENDS WITH A STRUGGLE BETWEEN INCLINATION AND DUTY.

closed to traffic

From this reading She was soon relieved as to this point, however, but, when a landing was effected, difficulties that seemed to her almost insurmountable presented themselves, for the ground was covered knee-deep with pumice-dust, and the road to the upper cave was blocked by rugged masses of lava and ashes, all heaped up in indescribable confusion.

past form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading "De cave's blowed away too!" was the first remark of Moses as they rowed into the little port.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A shock of disappointment was experienced by Winnie, for she fancied that the negro had referred to her father's old home, but he only meant the lower cave in which the canoe had formerly been kept.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A shock of disappointment was experienced by Winnie, for she fancied that the negro had referred to her father's old home, but he only meant the lower cave in which the canoe had formerly been kept.

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading A shock of disappointment was experienced by Winnie, for she fancied that the negro had referred to her father's old home, but he only meant the lower cave in which the canoe had formerly been kept.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading On careful investigation, however, it was found that after passing a certain point the footpath was almost unencumbered by volcanic debris.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading A shock of disappointment was experienced by Winnie, for she fancied that the negro had referred to her father's old home, but he only meant the lower cave in which the canoe had formerly been kept.

possessive form of “cave” — a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading "De cave's blowed away too!" was the first remark of Moses as they rowed into the little port.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading On careful investigation, however, it was found that after passing a certain point the footpath was almost unencumbered by volcanic debris.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading She was soon relieved as to this point, however, but, when a landing was effected, difficulties that seemed to her almost insurmountable presented themselves, for the ground was covered knee-deep with pumice-dust, and the road to the upper cave was blocked by rugged masses of lava and ashes, all heaped up in indescribable confusion.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading She was soon relieved as to this point, however, but, when a landing was effected, difficulties that seemed to her almost insurmountable presented themselves, for the ground was covered knee-deep with pumice-dust, and the road to the upper cave was blocked by rugged masses of lava and ashes, all heaped up in indescribable confusion.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading "De cave's blowed away too!" was the first remark of Moses as they rowed into the little port.

the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up

From this reading On careful investigation, however, it was found that after passing a certain point the footpath was almost unencumbered by volcanic debris.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading She was soon relieved as to this point, however, but, when a landing was effected, difficulties that seemed to her almost insurmountable presented themselves, for the ground was covered knee-deep with pumice-dust, and the road to the upper cave was blocked by rugged masses of lava and ashes, all heaped up in indescribable confusion.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading A shock of disappointment was experienced by Winnie, for she fancied that the negro had referred to her father's old home, but he only meant the lower cave in which the canoe had formerly been kept.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading ENDS WITH A STRUGGLE BETWEEN INCLINATION AND DUTY.

settled securely and unconditionally

From this reading She was soon relieved as to this point, however, but, when a landing was effected, difficulties that seemed to her almost insurmountable presented themselves, for the ground was covered knee-deep with pumice-dust, and the road to the upper cave was blocked by rugged masses of lava and ashes, all heaped up in indescribable confusion.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading ENDS WITH A STRUGGLE BETWEEN INCLINATION AND DUTY.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading A shock of disappointment was experienced by Winnie, for she fancied that the negro had referred to her father's old home, but he only meant the lower cave in which the canoe had formerly been kept.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading A shock of disappointment was experienced by Winnie, for she fancied that the negro had referred to her father's old home, but he only meant the lower cave in which the canoe had formerly been kept.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading A shock of disappointment was experienced by Winnie, for she fancied that the negro had referred to her father's old home, but he only meant the lower cave in which the canoe had formerly been kept.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "De cave's blowed away too!" was the first remark of Moses as they rowed into the little port.

a trodden path

From this reading On careful investigation, however, it was found that after passing a certain point the footpath was almost unencumbered by volcanic debris.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A shock of disappointment was experienced by Winnie, for she fancied that the negro had referred to her father's old home, but he only meant the lower cave in which the canoe had formerly been kept.

at a previous time

From this reading A shock of disappointment was experienced by Winnie, for she fancied that the negro had referred to her father's old home, but he only meant the lower cave in which the canoe had formerly been kept.

set up or found

From this reading On careful investigation, however, it was found that after passing a certain point the footpath was almost unencumbered by volcanic debris.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading She was soon relieved as to this point, however, but, when a landing was effected, difficulties that seemed to her almost insurmountable presented themselves, for the ground was covered knee-deep with pumice-dust, and the road to the upper cave was blocked by rugged masses of lava and ashes, all heaped up in indescribable confusion.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A shock of disappointment was experienced by Winnie, for she fancied that the negro had referred to her father's old home, but he only meant the lower cave in which the canoe had formerly been kept.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A shock of disappointment was experienced by Winnie, for she fancied that the negro had referred to her father's old home, but he only meant the lower cave in which the canoe had formerly been kept.

past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities

From this reading She was soon relieved as to this point, however, but, when a landing was effected, difficulties that seemed to her almost insurmountable presented themselves, for the ground was covered knee-deep with pumice-dust, and the road to the upper cave was blocked by rugged masses of lava and ashes, all heaped up in indescribable confusion.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading A shock of disappointment was experienced by Winnie, for she fancied that the negro had referred to her father's old home, but he only meant the lower cave in which the canoe had formerly been kept.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading A shock of disappointment was experienced by Winnie, for she fancied that the negro had referred to her father's old home, but he only meant the lower cave in which the canoe had formerly been kept.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading She was soon relieved as to this point, however, but, when a landing was effected, difficulties that seemed to her almost insurmountable presented themselves, for the ground was covered knee-deep with pumice-dust, and the road to the upper cave was blocked by rugged masses of lava and ashes, all heaped up in indescribable confusion.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A shock of disappointment was experienced by Winnie, for she fancied that the negro had referred to her father's old home, but he only meant the lower cave in which the canoe had formerly been kept.

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading ENDS WITH A STRUGGLE BETWEEN INCLINATION AND DUTY.

defying expression or description

From this reading She was soon relieved as to this point, however, but, when a landing was effected, difficulties that seemed to her almost insurmountable presented themselves, for the ground was covered knee-deep with pumice-dust, and the road to the upper cave was blocked by rugged masses of lava and ashes, all heaped up in indescribable confusion.

not capable of being surmounted or overcome

From this reading She was soon relieved as to this point, however, but, when a landing was effected, difficulties that seemed to her almost insurmountable presented themselves, for the ground was covered knee-deep with pumice-dust, and the road to the upper cave was blocked by rugged masses of lava and ashes, all heaped up in indescribable confusion.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "De cave's blowed away too!" was the first remark of Moses as they rowed into the little port.

an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading On careful investigation, however, it was found that after passing a certain point the footpath was almost unencumbered by volcanic debris.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On careful investigation, however, it was found that after passing a certain point the footpath was almost unencumbered by volcanic debris.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading A shock of disappointment was experienced by Winnie, for she fancied that the negro had referred to her father's old home, but he only meant the lower cave in which the canoe had formerly been kept.

coming only to the ankle or knee

From this reading She was soon relieved as to this point, however, but, when a landing was effected, difficulties that seemed to her almost insurmountable presented themselves, for the ground was covered knee-deep with pumice-dust, and the road to the upper cave was blocked by rugged masses of lava and ashes, all heaped up in indescribable confusion.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading She was soon relieved as to this point, however, but, when a landing was effected, difficulties that seemed to her almost insurmountable presented themselves, for the ground was covered knee-deep with pumice-dust, and the road to the upper cave was blocked by rugged masses of lava and ashes, all heaped up in indescribable confusion.

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 She was soon relieved as to this point, however, but, when a landing was effected, difficulties that seemed to her almost insurmountable presented themselves, for the ground was covered knee-deep with pumice-dust, and the road to the upper cave was blocked by rugged masses of lava and ashes, all heaped up in indescribable confusion.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "De cave's blowed away too!" was the first remark of Moses as they rowed into the little port.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading A shock of disappointment was experienced by Winnie, for she fancied that the negro had referred to her father's old home, but he only meant the lower cave in which the canoe had formerly been kept.

the common people generally

From this reading She was soon relieved as to this point, however, but, when a landing was effected, difficulties that seemed to her almost insurmountable presented themselves, for the ground was covered knee-deep with pumice-dust, and the road to the upper cave was blocked by rugged masses of lava and ashes, all heaped up in indescribable confusion.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading A shock of disappointment was experienced by Winnie, for she fancied that the negro had referred to her father's old home, but he only meant the lower cave in which the canoe had formerly been kept.

(Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the Exodus; Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai

From this reading "De cave's blowed away too!" was the first remark of Moses as they rowed into the little port.

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading A shock of disappointment was experienced by Winnie, for she fancied that the negro had referred to her father's old home, but he only meant the lower cave in which the canoe had formerly been kept.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "De cave's blowed away too!" was the first remark of Moses as they rowed into the little port.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading A shock of disappointment was experienced by Winnie, for she fancied that the negro had referred to her father's old home, but he only meant the lower cave in which the canoe had formerly been kept.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On careful investigation, however, it was found that after passing a certain point the footpath was almost unencumbered by volcanic debris.

and nothing more

From this reading A shock of disappointment was experienced by Winnie, for she fancied that the negro had referred to her father's old home, but he only meant the lower cave in which the canoe had formerly been kept.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading On careful investigation, however, it was found that after passing a certain point the footpath was almost unencumbered by volcanic debris.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading She was soon relieved as to this point, however, but, when a landing was effected, difficulties that seemed to her almost insurmountable presented themselves, for the ground was covered knee-deep with pumice-dust, and the road to the upper cave was blocked by rugged masses of lava and ashes, all heaped up in indescribable confusion.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading "De cave's blowed away too!" was the first remark of Moses as they rowed into the little port.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading She was soon relieved as to this point, however, but, when a landing was effected, difficulties that seemed to her almost insurmountable presented themselves, for the ground was covered knee-deep with pumice-dust, and the road to the upper cave was blocked by rugged masses of lava and ashes, all heaped up in indescribable confusion.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She was soon relieved as to this point, however, but, when a landing was effected, difficulties that seemed to her almost insurmountable presented themselves, for the ground was covered knee-deep with pumice-dust, and the road to the upper cave was blocked by rugged masses of lava and ashes, all heaped up in indescribable confusion.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading A shock of disappointment was experienced by Winnie, for she fancied that the negro had referred to her father's old home, but he only meant the lower cave in which the canoe had formerly been kept.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading She was soon relieved as to this point, however, but, when a landing was effected, difficulties that seemed to her almost insurmountable presented themselves, for the ground was covered knee-deep with pumice-dust, and the road to the upper cave was blocked by rugged masses of lava and ashes, all heaped up in indescribable confusion.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading "De cave's blowed away too!" was the first remark of Moses as they rowed into the little port.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading She was soon relieved as to this point, however, but, when a landing was effected, difficulties that seemed to her almost insurmountable presented themselves, for the ground was covered knee-deep with pumice-dust, and the road to the upper cave was blocked by rugged masses of lava and ashes, all heaped up in indescribable confusion.

past form of “row” — propel with oars

From this reading "De cave's blowed away too!" was the first remark of Moses as they rowed into the little port.

sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring

From this reading She was soon relieved as to this point, however, but, when a landing was effected, difficulties that seemed to her almost insurmountable presented themselves, for the ground was covered knee-deep with pumice-dust, and the road to the upper cave was blocked by rugged masses of lava and ashes, all heaped up in indescribable confusion.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading She was soon relieved as to this point, however, but, when a landing was effected, difficulties that seemed to her almost insurmountable presented themselves, for the ground was covered knee-deep with pumice-dust, and the road to the upper cave was blocked by rugged masses of lava and ashes, all heaped up in indescribable confusion.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A shock of disappointment was experienced by Winnie, for she fancied that the negro had referred to her father's old home, but he only meant the lower cave in which the canoe had formerly been kept.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading A shock of disappointment was experienced by Winnie, for she fancied that the negro had referred to her father's old home, but he only meant the lower cave in which the canoe had formerly been kept.

in the near future

From this reading She was soon relieved as to this point, however, but, when a landing was effected, difficulties that seemed to her almost insurmountable presented themselves, for the ground was covered knee-deep with pumice-dust, and the road to the upper cave was blocked by rugged masses of lava and ashes, all heaped up in indescribable confusion.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading ENDS WITH A STRUGGLE BETWEEN INCLINATION AND DUTY.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A shock of disappointment was experienced by Winnie, for she fancied that the negro had referred to her father's old home, but he only meant the lower cave in which the canoe had formerly been kept.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "De cave's blowed away too!" was the first remark of Moses as they rowed into the little port.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading She was soon relieved as to this point, however, but, when a landing was effected, difficulties that seemed to her almost insurmountable presented themselves, for the ground was covered knee-deep with pumice-dust, and the road to the upper cave was blocked by rugged masses of lava and ashes, all heaped up in indescribable confusion.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "De cave's blowed away too!" was the first remark of Moses as they rowed into the little port.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading She was soon relieved as to this point, however, but, when a landing was effected, difficulties that seemed to her almost insurmountable presented themselves, for the ground was covered knee-deep with pumice-dust, and the road to the upper cave was blocked by rugged masses of lava and ashes, all heaped up in indescribable confusion.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A shock of disappointment was experienced by Winnie, for she fancied that the negro had referred to her father's old home, but he only meant the lower cave in which the canoe had formerly been kept.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "De cave's blowed away too!" was the first remark of Moses as they rowed into the little port.

free of encumbrance

From this reading On careful investigation, however, it was found that after passing a certain point the footpath was almost unencumbered by volcanic debris.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading She was soon relieved as to this point, however, but, when a landing was effected, difficulties that seemed to her almost insurmountable presented themselves, for the ground was covered knee-deep with pumice-dust, and the road to the upper cave was blocked by rugged masses of lava and ashes, all heaped up in indescribable confusion.

the topmost one of two

From this reading She was soon relieved as to this point, however, but, when a landing was effected, difficulties that seemed to her almost insurmountable presented themselves, for the ground was covered knee-deep with pumice-dust, and the road to the upper cave was blocked by rugged masses of lava and ashes, all heaped up in indescribable confusion.

relating to or produced by or consisting of volcanoes

From this reading On careful investigation, however, it was found that after passing a certain point the footpath was almost unencumbered by volcanic debris.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "De cave's blowed away too!" was the first remark of Moses as they rowed into the little port.

at the time that

From this reading She was soon relieved as to this point, however, but, when a landing was effected, difficulties that seemed to her almost insurmountable presented themselves, for the ground was covered knee-deep with pumice-dust, and the road to the upper cave was blocked by rugged masses of lava and ashes, all heaped up in indescribable confusion.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A shock of disappointment was experienced by Winnie, for she fancied that the negro had referred to her father's old home, but he only meant the lower cave in which the canoe had formerly been kept.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A shock of disappointment was experienced by Winnie, for she fancied that the negro had referred to her father's old home, but he only meant the lower cave in which the canoe had formerly been kept.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ENDS WITH A STRUGGLE BETWEEN INCLINATION AND DUTY.