Chapter IX

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

From this reading V HANAFIN CITY BONANZA Before making our entry into Mosquito Pass, which was a passage through the cliff, worn probably by water in prehistoric times, we tried to fan a volume of smoke ahead of us, but the effort was useless, as the strong wind poured it back into our faces.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Lowering ourselves to bed-rock, we began the advance, the glow from our lanterns falling upon the saltpetre that coated the rocks, and lighting the mazy clouds of insects that were always busy about our faces.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading Lowering ourselves to bed-rock, we began the advance, the glow from our lanterns falling upon the saltpetre that coated the rocks, and lighting the mazy clouds of insects that were always busy about our faces.

at or in the front

From this reading V HANAFIN CITY BONANZA Before making our entry into Mosquito Pass, which was a passage through the cliff, worn probably by water in prehistoric times, we tried to fan a volume of smoke ahead of us, but the effort was useless, as the strong wind poured it back into our faces.

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From this reading The inspector, my partner, Akshelah, and myself stepped out into the sunlight which poured over the seamed rocks.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Lowering ourselves to bed-rock, we began the advance, the glow from our lanterns falling upon the saltpetre that coated the rocks, and lighting the mazy clouds of insects that were always busy about our faces.

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

From this reading Lowering ourselves to bed-rock, we began the advance, the glow from our lanterns falling upon the saltpetre that coated the rocks, and lighting the mazy clouds of insects that were always busy about our faces.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The sides of the tunnel, which was some forty feet in length, were smooth and very wet; a few stalactites pointed from the unseen roof; bunches of moss and some pink fungus spread over the stones; around our feet were numbers of big-eyed frogs, bloated and too indifferent to move.

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

From this reading V HANAFIN CITY BONANZA Before making our entry into Mosquito Pass, which was a passage through the cliff, worn probably by water in prehistoric times, we tried to fan a volume of smoke ahead of us, but the effort was useless, as the strong wind poured it back into our faces.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The passage curved sharply at the finish, and we were short of breath by the time we saw the light.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading V HANAFIN CITY BONANZA Before making our entry into Mosquito Pass, which was a passage through the cliff, worn probably by water in prehistoric times, we tried to fan a volume of smoke ahead of us, but the effort was useless, as the strong wind poured it back into our faces.

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

From this reading Lowering ourselves to bed-rock, we began the advance, the glow from our lanterns falling upon the saltpetre that coated the rocks, and lighting the mazy clouds of insects that were always busy about our faces.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading V HANAFIN CITY BONANZA Before making our entry into Mosquito Pass, which was a passage through the cliff, worn probably by water in prehistoric times, we tried to fan a volume of smoke ahead of us, but the effort was useless, as the strong wind poured it back into our faces.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Lowering ourselves to bed-rock, we began the advance, the glow from our lanterns falling upon the saltpetre that coated the rocks, and lighting the mazy clouds of insects that were always busy about our faces.

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

From this reading The sides of the tunnel, which was some forty feet in length, were smooth and very wet; a few stalactites pointed from the unseen roof; bunches of moss and some pink fungus spread over the stones; around our feet were numbers of big-eyed frogs, bloated and too indifferent to move.

past form of “bloat” — become bloated or swollen or puff up

From this reading The sides of the tunnel, which was some forty feet in length, were smooth and very wet; a few stalactites pointed from the unseen roof; bunches of moss and some pink fungus spread over the stones; around our feet were numbers of big-eyed frogs, bloated and too indifferent to move.

an especially rich vein of precious ore

From this reading V HANAFIN CITY BONANZA Before making our entry into Mosquito Pass, which was a passage through the cliff, worn probably by water in prehistoric times, we tried to fan a volume of smoke ahead of us, but the effort was useless, as the strong wind poured it back into our faces.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading The passage curved sharply at the finish, and we were short of breath by the time we saw the light.

plural of “bunch” — a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading The sides of the tunnel, which was some forty feet in length, were smooth and very wet; a few stalactites pointed from the unseen roof; bunches of moss and some pink fungus spread over the stones; around our feet were numbers of big-eyed frogs, bloated and too indifferent to move.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Lowering ourselves to bed-rock, we began the advance, the glow from our lanterns falling upon the saltpetre that coated the rocks, and lighting the mazy clouds of insects that were always busy about our faces.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading V HANAFIN CITY BONANZA Before making our entry into Mosquito Pass, which was a passage through the cliff, worn probably by water in prehistoric times, we tried to fan a volume of smoke ahead of us, but the effort was useless, as the strong wind poured it back into our faces.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading V HANAFIN CITY BONANZA Before making our entry into Mosquito Pass, which was a passage through the cliff, worn probably by water in prehistoric times, we tried to fan a volume of smoke ahead of us, but the effort was useless, as the strong wind poured it back into our faces.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading V HANAFIN CITY BONANZA Before making our entry into Mosquito Pass, which was a passage through the cliff, worn probably by water in prehistoric times, we tried to fan a volume of smoke ahead of us, but the effort was useless, as the strong wind poured it back into our faces.

a steep high face of rock

From this reading V HANAFIN CITY BONANZA Before making our entry into Mosquito Pass, which was a passage through the cliff, worn probably by water in prehistoric times, we tried to fan a volume of smoke ahead of us, but the effort was useless, as the strong wind poured it back into our faces.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading Lowering ourselves to bed-rock, we began the advance, the glow from our lanterns falling upon the saltpetre that coated the rocks, and lighting the mazy clouds of insects that were always busy about our faces.

having a coating; covered with an outer layer or film; often used in combination

From this reading Lowering ourselves to bed-rock, we began the advance, the glow from our lanterns falling upon the saltpetre that coated the rocks, and lighting the mazy clouds of insects that were always busy about our faces.

having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend

From this reading The passage curved sharply at the finish, and we were short of breath by the time we saw the light.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading V HANAFIN CITY BONANZA Before making our entry into Mosquito Pass, which was a passage through the cliff, worn probably by water in prehistoric times, we tried to fan a volume of smoke ahead of us, but the effort was useless, as the strong wind poured it back into our faces.

an item inserted in a written record

From this reading V HANAFIN CITY BONANZA Before making our entry into Mosquito Pass, which was a passage through the cliff, worn probably by water in prehistoric times, we tried to fan a volume of smoke ahead of us, but the effort was useless, as the strong wind poured it back into our faces.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading V HANAFIN CITY BONANZA Before making our entry into Mosquito Pass, which was a passage through the cliff, worn probably by water in prehistoric times, we tried to fan a volume of smoke ahead of us, but the effort was useless, as the strong wind poured it back into our faces.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading Lowering ourselves to bed-rock, we began the advance, the glow from our lanterns falling upon the saltpetre that coated the rocks, and lighting the mazy clouds of insects that were always busy about our faces.

strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)

From this reading V HANAFIN CITY BONANZA Before making our entry into Mosquito Pass, which was a passage through the cliff, worn probably by water in prehistoric times, we tried to fan a volume of smoke ahead of us, but the effort was useless, as the strong wind poured it back into our faces.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The sides of the tunnel, which was some forty feet in length, were smooth and very wet; a few stalactites pointed from the unseen roof; bunches of moss and some pink fungus spread over the stones; around our feet were numbers of big-eyed frogs, bloated and too indifferent to move.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The sides of the tunnel, which was some forty feet in length, were smooth and very wet; a few stalactites pointed from the unseen roof; bunches of moss and some pink fungus spread over the stones; around our feet were numbers of big-eyed frogs, bloated and too indifferent to move.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading The passage curved sharply at the finish, and we were short of breath by the time we saw the light.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading The sides of the tunnel, which was some forty feet in length, were smooth and very wet; a few stalactites pointed from the unseen roof; bunches of moss and some pink fungus spread over the stones; around our feet were numbers of big-eyed frogs, bloated and too indifferent to move.

plural of “frog” — any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species

From this reading The sides of the tunnel, which was some forty feet in length, were smooth and very wet; a few stalactites pointed from the unseen roof; bunches of moss and some pink fungus spread over the stones; around our feet were numbers of big-eyed frogs, bloated and too indifferent to move.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Lowering ourselves to bed-rock, we began the advance, the glow from our lanterns falling upon the saltpetre that coated the rocks, and lighting the mazy clouds of insects that were always busy about our faces.

an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter; ranging from unicellular or multicellular organisms to spore-bearing syncytia

From this reading The sides of the tunnel, which was some forty feet in length, were smooth and very wet; a few stalactites pointed from the unseen roof; bunches of moss and some pink fungus spread over the stones; around our feet were numbers of big-eyed frogs, bloated and too indifferent to move.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading Lowering ourselves to bed-rock, we began the advance, the glow from our lanterns falling upon the saltpetre that coated the rocks, and lighting the mazy clouds of insects that were always busy about our faces.

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

From this reading V HANAFIN CITY BONANZA Before making our entry into Mosquito Pass, which was a passage through the cliff, worn probably by water in prehistoric times, we tried to fan a volume of smoke ahead of us, but the effort was useless, as the strong wind poured it back into our faces.

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

From this reading V HANAFIN CITY BONANZA Before making our entry into Mosquito Pass, which was a passage through the cliff, worn probably by water in prehistoric times, we tried to fan a volume of smoke ahead of us, but the effort was useless, as the strong wind poured it back into our faces.

marked by a lack of interest

From this reading The sides of the tunnel, which was some forty feet in length, were smooth and very wet; a few stalactites pointed from the unseen roof; bunches of moss and some pink fungus spread over the stones; around our feet were numbers of big-eyed frogs, bloated and too indifferent to move.

plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod

From this reading Lowering ourselves to bed-rock, we began the advance, the glow from our lanterns falling upon the saltpetre that coated the rocks, and lighting the mazy clouds of insects that were always busy about our faces.

a high ranking police officer

From this reading The inspector, my partner, Akshelah, and myself stepped out into the sunlight which poured over the seamed rocks.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading V HANAFIN CITY BONANZA Before making our entry into Mosquito Pass, which was a passage through the cliff, worn probably by water in prehistoric times, we tried to fan a volume of smoke ahead of us, but the effort was useless, as the strong wind poured it back into our faces.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading V HANAFIN CITY BONANZA Before making our entry into Mosquito Pass, which was a passage through the cliff, worn probably by water in prehistoric times, we tried to fan a volume of smoke ahead of us, but the effort was useless, as the strong wind poured it back into our faces.

plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case

From this reading Lowering ourselves to bed-rock, we began the advance, the glow from our lanterns falling upon the saltpetre that coated the rocks, and lighting the mazy clouds of insects that were always busy about our faces.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading The sides of the tunnel, which was some forty feet in length, were smooth and very wet; a few stalactites pointed from the unseen roof; bunches of moss and some pink fungus spread over the stones; around our feet were numbers of big-eyed frogs, bloated and too indifferent to move.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The passage curved sharply at the finish, and we were short of breath by the time we saw the light.

having abundant light or illumination

From this reading Lowering ourselves to bed-rock, we began the advance, the glow from our lanterns falling upon the saltpetre that coated the rocks, and lighting the mazy clouds of insects that were always busy about our faces.

darkened by clouds

From this reading Lowering ourselves to bed-rock, we began the advance, the glow from our lanterns falling upon the saltpetre that coated the rocks, and lighting the mazy clouds of insects that were always busy about our faces.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading V HANAFIN CITY BONANZA Before making our entry into Mosquito Pass, which was a passage through the cliff, worn probably by water in prehistoric times, we tried to fan a volume of smoke ahead of us, but the effort was useless, as the strong wind poured it back into our faces.

resembling a labyrinth in form or complexity

From this reading Lowering ourselves to bed-rock, we began the advance, the glow from our lanterns falling upon the saltpetre that coated the rocks, and lighting the mazy clouds of insects that were always busy about our faces.

two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals

From this reading V HANAFIN CITY BONANZA Before making our entry into Mosquito Pass, which was a passage through the cliff, worn probably by water in prehistoric times, we tried to fan a volume of smoke ahead of us, but the effort was useless, as the strong wind poured it back into our faces.

tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants

From this reading The sides of the tunnel, which was some forty feet in length, were smooth and very wet; a few stalactites pointed from the unseen roof; bunches of moss and some pink fungus spread over the stones; around our feet were numbers of big-eyed frogs, bloated and too indifferent to move.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The sides of the tunnel, which was some forty feet in length, were smooth and very wet; a few stalactites pointed from the unseen roof; bunches of moss and some pink fungus spread over the stones; around our feet were numbers of big-eyed frogs, bloated and too indifferent to move.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The inspector, my partner, Akshelah, and myself stepped out into the sunlight which poured over the seamed rocks.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading The inspector, my partner, Akshelah, and myself stepped out into the sunlight which poured over the seamed rocks.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading The sides of the tunnel, which was some forty feet in length, were smooth and very wet; a few stalactites pointed from the unseen roof; bunches of moss and some pink fungus spread over the stones; around our feet were numbers of big-eyed frogs, bloated and too indifferent to move.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading V HANAFIN CITY BONANZA Before making our entry into Mosquito Pass, which was a passage through the cliff, worn probably by water in prehistoric times, we tried to fan a volume of smoke ahead of us, but the effort was useless, as the strong wind poured it back into our faces.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading V HANAFIN CITY BONANZA Before making our entry into Mosquito Pass, which was a passage through the cliff, worn probably by water in prehistoric times, we tried to fan a volume of smoke ahead of us, but the effort was useless, as the strong wind poured it back into our faces.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading Lowering ourselves to bed-rock, we began the advance, the glow from our lanterns falling upon the saltpetre that coated the rocks, and lighting the mazy clouds of insects that were always busy about our faces.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The inspector, my partner, Akshelah, and myself stepped out into the sunlight which poured over the seamed rocks.

above and across; more than

From this reading The sides of the tunnel, which was some forty feet in length, were smooth and very wet; a few stalactites pointed from the unseen roof; bunches of moss and some pink fungus spread over the stones; around our feet were numbers of big-eyed frogs, bloated and too indifferent to move.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading The inspector, my partner, Akshelah, and myself stepped out into the sunlight which poured over the seamed rocks.

go across or through

From this reading V HANAFIN CITY BONANZA Before making our entry into Mosquito Pass, which was a passage through the cliff, worn probably by water in prehistoric times, we tried to fan a volume of smoke ahead of us, but the effort was useless, as the strong wind poured it back into our faces.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading V HANAFIN CITY BONANZA Before making our entry into Mosquito Pass, which was a passage through the cliff, worn probably by water in prehistoric times, we tried to fan a volume of smoke ahead of us, but the effort was useless, as the strong wind poured it back into our faces.

a light shade of red

From this reading The sides of the tunnel, which was some forty feet in length, were smooth and very wet; a few stalactites pointed from the unseen roof; bunches of moss and some pink fungus spread over the stones; around our feet were numbers of big-eyed frogs, bloated and too indifferent to move.

having a point

From this reading The sides of the tunnel, which was some forty feet in length, were smooth and very wet; a few stalactites pointed from the unseen roof; bunches of moss and some pink fungus spread over the stones; around our feet were numbers of big-eyed frogs, bloated and too indifferent to move.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading V HANAFIN CITY BONANZA Before making our entry into Mosquito Pass, which was a passage through the cliff, worn probably by water in prehistoric times, we tried to fan a volume of smoke ahead of us, but the effort was useless, as the strong wind poured it back into our faces.

belonging to or existing in times before recorded history

From this reading V HANAFIN CITY BONANZA Before making our entry into Mosquito Pass, which was a passage through the cliff, worn probably by water in prehistoric times, we tried to fan a volume of smoke ahead of us, but the effort was useless, as the strong wind poured it back into our faces.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading V HANAFIN CITY BONANZA Before making our entry into Mosquito Pass, which was a passage through the cliff, worn probably by water in prehistoric times, we tried to fan a volume of smoke ahead of us, but the effort was useless, as the strong wind poured it back into our faces.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Lowering ourselves to bed-rock, we began the advance, the glow from our lanterns falling upon the saltpetre that coated the rocks, and lighting the mazy clouds of insects that were always busy about our faces.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading The sides of the tunnel, which was some forty feet in length, were smooth and very wet; a few stalactites pointed from the unseen roof; bunches of moss and some pink fungus spread over the stones; around our feet were numbers of big-eyed frogs, bloated and too indifferent to move.

(KNO3) used especially as a fertilizer and explosive

From this reading Lowering ourselves to bed-rock, we began the advance, the glow from our lanterns falling upon the saltpetre that coated the rocks, and lighting the mazy clouds of insects that were always busy about our faces.

cut with a saw

From this reading The passage curved sharply at the finish, and we were short of breath by the time we saw the light.

having or joined by a seam or seams

From this reading The inspector, my partner, Akshelah, and myself stepped out into the sunlight which poured over the seamed rocks.

in an aggressive manner

From this reading The passage curved sharply at the finish, and we were short of breath by the time we saw the light.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The passage curved sharply at the finish, and we were short of breath by the time we saw the light.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The sides of the tunnel, which was some forty feet in length, were smooth and very wet; a few stalactites pointed from the unseen roof; bunches of moss and some pink fungus spread over the stones; around our feet were numbers of big-eyed frogs, bloated and too indifferent to move.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading V HANAFIN CITY BONANZA Before making our entry into Mosquito Pass, which was a passage through the cliff, worn probably by water in prehistoric times, we tried to fan a volume of smoke ahead of us, but the effort was useless, as the strong wind poured it back into our faces.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading The sides of the tunnel, which was some forty feet in length, were smooth and very wet; a few stalactites pointed from the unseen roof; bunches of moss and some pink fungus spread over the stones; around our feet were numbers of big-eyed frogs, bloated and too indifferent to move.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The sides of the tunnel, which was some forty feet in length, were smooth and very wet; a few stalactites pointed from the unseen roof; bunches of moss and some pink fungus spread over the stones; around our feet were numbers of big-eyed frogs, bloated and too indifferent to move.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading The sides of the tunnel, which was some forty feet in length, were smooth and very wet; a few stalactites pointed from the unseen roof; bunches of moss and some pink fungus spread over the stones; around our feet were numbers of big-eyed frogs, bloated and too indifferent to move.

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

From this reading The sides of the tunnel, which was some forty feet in length, were smooth and very wet; a few stalactites pointed from the unseen roof; bunches of moss and some pink fungus spread over the stones; around our feet were numbers of big-eyed frogs, bloated and too indifferent to move.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading The inspector, my partner, Akshelah, and myself stepped out into the sunlight which poured over the seamed rocks.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading The sides of the tunnel, which was some forty feet in length, were smooth and very wet; a few stalactites pointed from the unseen roof; bunches of moss and some pink fungus spread over the stones; around our feet were numbers of big-eyed frogs, bloated and too indifferent to move.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading V HANAFIN CITY BONANZA Before making our entry into Mosquito Pass, which was a passage through the cliff, worn probably by water in prehistoric times, we tried to fan a volume of smoke ahead of us, but the effort was useless, as the strong wind poured it back into our faces.

the rays of the sun

From this reading The inspector, my partner, Akshelah, and myself stepped out into the sunlight which poured over the seamed rocks.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Lowering ourselves to bed-rock, we began the advance, the glow from our lanterns falling upon the saltpetre that coated the rocks, and lighting the mazy clouds of insects that were always busy about our faces.

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

From this reading V HANAFIN CITY BONANZA Before making our entry into Mosquito Pass, which was a passage through the cliff, worn probably by water in prehistoric times, we tried to fan a volume of smoke ahead of us, but the effort was useless, as the strong wind poured it back into our faces.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading V HANAFIN CITY BONANZA Before making our entry into Mosquito Pass, which was a passage through the cliff, worn probably by water in prehistoric times, we tried to fan a volume of smoke ahead of us, but the effort was useless, as the strong wind poured it back into our faces.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The passage curved sharply at the finish, and we were short of breath by the time we saw the light.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading V HANAFIN CITY BONANZA Before making our entry into Mosquito Pass, which was a passage through the cliff, worn probably by water in prehistoric times, we tried to fan a volume of smoke ahead of us, but the effort was useless, as the strong wind poured it back into our faces.

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

From this reading V HANAFIN CITY BONANZA Before making our entry into Mosquito Pass, which was a passage through the cliff, worn probably by water in prehistoric times, we tried to fan a volume of smoke ahead of us, but the effort was useless, as the strong wind poured it back into our faces.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The sides of the tunnel, which was some forty feet in length, were smooth and very wet; a few stalactites pointed from the unseen roof; bunches of moss and some pink fungus spread over the stones; around our feet were numbers of big-eyed frogs, bloated and too indifferent to move.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading V HANAFIN CITY BONANZA Before making our entry into Mosquito Pass, which was a passage through the cliff, worn probably by water in prehistoric times, we tried to fan a volume of smoke ahead of us, but the effort was useless, as the strong wind poured it back into our faces.

move through by or as by digging

From this reading The sides of the tunnel, which was some forty feet in length, were smooth and very wet; a few stalactites pointed from the unseen roof; bunches of moss and some pink fungus spread over the stones; around our feet were numbers of big-eyed frogs, bloated and too indifferent to move.

not seen or perceived

From this reading The sides of the tunnel, which was some forty feet in length, were smooth and very wet; a few stalactites pointed from the unseen roof; bunches of moss and some pink fungus spread over the stones; around our feet were numbers of big-eyed frogs, bloated and too indifferent to move.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Lowering ourselves to bed-rock, we began the advance, the glow from our lanterns falling upon the saltpetre that coated the rocks, and lighting the mazy clouds of insects that were always busy about our faces.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading V HANAFIN CITY BONANZA Before making our entry into Mosquito Pass, which was a passage through the cliff, worn probably by water in prehistoric times, we tried to fan a volume of smoke ahead of us, but the effort was useless, as the strong wind poured it back into our faces.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading V HANAFIN CITY BONANZA Before making our entry into Mosquito Pass, which was a passage through the cliff, worn probably by water in prehistoric times, we tried to fan a volume of smoke ahead of us, but the effort was useless, as the strong wind poured it back into our faces.

a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt

From this reading V HANAFIN CITY BONANZA Before making our entry into Mosquito Pass, which was a passage through the cliff, worn probably by water in prehistoric times, we tried to fan a volume of smoke ahead of us, but the effort was useless, as the strong wind poured it back into our faces.

precisely as stated

From this reading The sides of the tunnel, which was some forty feet in length, were smooth and very wet; a few stalactites pointed from the unseen roof; bunches of moss and some pink fungus spread over the stones; around our feet were numbers of big-eyed frogs, bloated and too indifferent to move.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading V HANAFIN CITY BONANZA Before making our entry into Mosquito Pass, which was a passage through the cliff, worn probably by water in prehistoric times, we tried to fan a volume of smoke ahead of us, but the effort was useless, as the strong wind poured it back into our faces.

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

From this reading V HANAFIN CITY BONANZA Before making our entry into Mosquito Pass, which was a passage through the cliff, worn probably by water in prehistoric times, we tried to fan a volume of smoke ahead of us, but the effort was useless, as the strong wind poured it back into our faces.

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 V HANAFIN CITY BONANZA Before making our entry into Mosquito Pass, which was a passage through the cliff, worn probably by water in prehistoric times, we tried to fan a volume of smoke ahead of us, but the effort was useless, as the strong wind poured it back into our faces.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading V HANAFIN CITY BONANZA Before making our entry into Mosquito Pass, which was a passage through the cliff, worn probably by water in prehistoric times, we tried to fan a volume of smoke ahead of us, but the effort was useless, as the strong wind poured it back into our faces.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Lowering ourselves to bed-rock, we began the advance, the glow from our lanterns falling upon the saltpetre that coated the rocks, and lighting the mazy clouds of insects that were always busy about our faces.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading The sides of the tunnel, which was some forty feet in length, were smooth and very wet; a few stalactites pointed from the unseen roof; bunches of moss and some pink fungus spread over the stones; around our feet were numbers of big-eyed frogs, bloated and too indifferent to move.

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

From this reading V HANAFIN CITY BONANZA Before making our entry into Mosquito Pass, which was a passage through the cliff, worn probably by water in prehistoric times, we tried to fan a volume of smoke ahead of us, but the effort was useless, as the strong wind poured it back into our faces.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading V HANAFIN CITY BONANZA Before making our entry into Mosquito Pass, which was a passage through the cliff, worn probably by water in prehistoric times, we tried to fan a volume of smoke ahead of us, but the effort was useless, as the strong wind poured it back into our faces.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading V HANAFIN CITY BONANZA Before making our entry into Mosquito Pass, which was a passage through the cliff, worn probably by water in prehistoric times, we tried to fan a volume of smoke ahead of us, but the effort was useless, as the strong wind poured it back into our faces.