used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TRANSPORTATION OF THE ARMS The three lanterns were lighted, and Levi Bedford lost not a moment in making the preparations for loading the boxes into the flatboat.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading On the side of the inverted cone nearest to the creek there was an opening which led into the cavern, the bottom of which was at least twenty feet above the water, whose ripple they could hear.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The descent was gradual, both in the tunnel and in the cavern; and with lanterns in their hands Deck and Artie led the way down, for they had made themselves familiar with the subterranean chamber in the afternoon, and it was years since Levi had been there.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On the side of the inverted cone nearest to the creek there was an opening which led into the cavern, the bottom of which was at least twenty feet above the water, whose ripple they could hear.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TRANSPORTATION OF THE ARMS The three lanterns were lighted, and Levi Bedford lost not a moment in making the preparations for loading the boxes into the flatboat.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading THE TRANSPORTATION OF THE ARMS The three lanterns were lighted, and Levi Bedford lost not a moment in making the preparations for loading the boxes into the flatboat.
Artie
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From this reading The descent was gradual, both in the tunnel and in the cavern; and with lanterns in their hands Deck and Artie led the way down, for they had made themselves familiar with the subterranean chamber in the afternoon, and it was years since Levi had been there.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The sink-hole was a tunnel in the ground, at the bottom of which could be heard the gurgling of waters.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The sink-hole was a tunnel in the ground, at the bottom of which could be heard the gurgling of waters.
Bedford
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From this reading THE TRANSPORTATION OF THE ARMS The three lanterns were lighted, and Levi Bedford lost not a moment in making the preparations for loading the boxes into the flatboat.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The descent was gradual, both in the tunnel and in the cavern; and with lanterns in their hands Deck and Artie led the way down, for they had made themselves familiar with the subterranean chamber in the afternoon, and it was years since Levi had been there.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The overseer said the brook which flowed into the creek where they had found the gundalow had its source in this place, though it made a considerable circuit before it reached its outlet.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The descent was gradual, both in the tunnel and in the cavern; and with lanterns in their hands Deck and Artie led the way down, for they had made themselves familiar with the subterranean chamber in the afternoon, and it was years since Levi had been there.
the lower side of anything
From this reading The sink-hole was a tunnel in the ground, at the bottom of which could be heard the gurgling of waters.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading THE TRANSPORTATION OF THE ARMS The three lanterns were lighted, and Levi Bedford lost not a moment in making the preparations for loading the boxes into the flatboat.
brooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading The overseer said the brook which flowed into the creek where they had found the gundalow had its source in this place, though it made a considerable circuit before it reached its outlet.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading On the side of the inverted cone nearest to the creek there was an opening which led into the cavern, the bottom of which was at least twenty feet above the water, whose ripple they could hear.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading The descent was gradual, both in the tunnel and in the cavern; and with lanterns in their hands Deck and Artie led the way down, for they had made themselves familiar with the subterranean chamber in the afternoon, and it was years since Levi had been there.
circuitnounUS /ˈsɜːrkət/
an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
From this reading The overseer said the brook which flowed into the creek where they had found the gundalow had its source in this place, though it made a considerable circuit before it reached its outlet.
conenounUS /koʊn/
any cone-shaped artifact
From this reading On the side of the inverted cone nearest to the creek there was an opening which led into the cavern, the bottom of which was at least twenty feet above the water, whose ripple they could hear.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The overseer said the brook which flowed into the creek where they had found the gundalow had its source in this place, though it made a considerable circuit before it reached its outlet.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The sink-hole was a tunnel in the ground, at the bottom of which could be heard the gurgling of waters.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading The overseer said the brook which flowed into the creek where they had found the gundalow had its source in this place, though it made a considerable circuit before it reached its outlet.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The descent was gradual, both in the tunnel and in the cavern; and with lanterns in their hands Deck and Artie led the way down, for they had made themselves familiar with the subterranean chamber in the afternoon, and it was years since Levi had been there.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading The descent was gradual, both in the tunnel and in the cavern; and with lanterns in their hands Deck and Artie led the way down, for they had made themselves familiar with the subterranean chamber in the afternoon, and it was years since Levi had been there.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The descent was gradual, both in the tunnel and in the cavern; and with lanterns in their hands Deck and Artie led the way down, for they had made themselves familiar with the subterranean chamber in the afternoon, and it was years since Levi had been there.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading The descent was gradual, both in the tunnel and in the cavern; and with lanterns in their hands Deck and Artie led the way down, for they had made themselves familiar with the subterranean chamber in the afternoon, and it was years since Levi had been there.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading On the side of the inverted cone nearest to the creek there was an opening which led into the cavern, the bottom of which was at least twenty feet above the water, whose ripple they could hear.
flatboatnounUS /ˈflætboʊt/
a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)
From this reading THE TRANSPORTATION OF THE ARMS The three lanterns were lighted, and Levi Bedford lost not a moment in making the preparations for loading the boxes into the flatboat.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading The overseer said the brook which flowed into the creek where they had found the gundalow had its source in this place, though it made a considerable circuit before it reached its outlet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE TRANSPORTATION OF THE ARMS The three lanterns were lighted, and Levi Bedford lost not a moment in making the preparations for loading the boxes into the flatboat.
set up or found
From this reading The overseer said the brook which flowed into the creek where they had found the gundalow had its source in this place, though it made a considerable circuit before it reached its outlet.
gradualadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəl/
proceeding in small stages
From this reading The descent was gradual, both in the tunnel and in the cavern; and with lanterns in their hands Deck and Artie led the way down, for they had made themselves familiar with the subterranean chamber in the afternoon, and it was years since Levi had been there.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The sink-hole was a tunnel in the ground, at the bottom of which could be heard the gurgling of waters.
gundalow
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From this reading The overseer said the brook which flowed into the creek where they had found the gundalow had its source in this place, though it made a considerable circuit before it reached its outlet.
gurglingverbUS /ˈɡɜːrɡəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “gurgle” — flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise
From this reading The sink-hole was a tunnel in the ground, at the bottom of which could be heard the gurgling of waters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The overseer said the brook which flowed into the creek where they had found the gundalow had its source in this place, though it made a considerable circuit before it reached its outlet.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The descent was gradual, both in the tunnel and in the cavern; and with lanterns in their hands Deck and Artie led the way down, for they had made themselves familiar with the subterranean chamber in the afternoon, and it was years since Levi had been there.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading On the side of the inverted cone nearest to the creek there was an opening which led into the cavern, the bottom of which was at least twenty feet above the water, whose ripple they could hear.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The sink-hole was a tunnel in the ground, at the bottom of which could be heard the gurgling of waters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TRANSPORTATION OF THE ARMS The three lanterns were lighted, and Levi Bedford lost not a moment in making the preparations for loading the boxes into the flatboat.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE TRANSPORTATION OF THE ARMS The three lanterns were lighted, and Levi Bedford lost not a moment in making the preparations for loading the boxes into the flatboat.
invertedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɜːrtɪd/
being in such a position that top and bottom are reversed
From this reading On the side of the inverted cone nearest to the creek there was an opening which led into the cavern, the bottom of which was at least twenty feet above the water, whose ripple they could hear.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The overseer said the brook which flowed into the creek where they had found the gundalow had its source in this place, though it made a considerable circuit before it reached its outlet.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The overseer said the brook which flowed into the creek where they had found the gundalow had its source in this place, though it made a considerable circuit before it reached its outlet.
lanternsnounUS /ˈlæntərnz/
plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case
From this reading THE TRANSPORTATION OF THE ARMS The three lanterns were lighted, and Levi Bedford lost not a moment in making the preparations for loading the boxes into the flatboat.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading On the side of the inverted cone nearest to the creek there was an opening which led into the cavern, the bottom of which was at least twenty feet above the water, whose ripple they could hear.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading On the side of the inverted cone nearest to the creek there was an opening which led into the cavern, the bottom of which was at least twenty feet above the water, whose ripple they could hear.
LevinounUS /ˈliːvaɪ/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading THE TRANSPORTATION OF THE ARMS The three lanterns were lighted, and Levi Bedford lost not a moment in making the preparations for loading the boxes into the flatboat.
set afire or burning
From this reading THE TRANSPORTATION OF THE ARMS The three lanterns were lighted, and Levi Bedford lost not a moment in making the preparations for loading the boxes into the flatboat.
loadingnounUS /ˈloʊdɪŋ/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading THE TRANSPORTATION OF THE ARMS The three lanterns were lighted, and Levi Bedford lost not a moment in making the preparations for loading the boxes into the flatboat.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading THE TRANSPORTATION OF THE ARMS The three lanterns were lighted, and Levi Bedford lost not a moment in making the preparations for loading the boxes into the flatboat.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The overseer said the brook which flowed into the creek where they had found the gundalow had its source in this place, though it made a considerable circuit before it reached its outlet.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading THE TRANSPORTATION OF THE ARMS The three lanterns were lighted, and Levi Bedford lost not a moment in making the preparations for loading the boxes into the flatboat.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE TRANSPORTATION OF THE ARMS The three lanterns were lighted, and Levi Bedford lost not a moment in making the preparations for loading the boxes into the flatboat.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading On the side of the inverted cone nearest to the creek there was an opening which led into the cavern, the bottom of which was at least twenty feet above the water, whose ripple they could hear.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE TRANSPORTATION OF THE ARMS The three lanterns were lighted, and Levi Bedford lost not a moment in making the preparations for loading the boxes into the flatboat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TRANSPORTATION OF THE ARMS The three lanterns were lighted, and Levi Bedford lost not a moment in making the preparations for loading the boxes into the flatboat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the side of the inverted cone nearest to the creek there was an opening which led into the cavern, the bottom of which was at least twenty feet above the water, whose ripple they could hear.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading On the side of the inverted cone nearest to the creek there was an opening which led into the cavern, the bottom of which was at least twenty feet above the water, whose ripple they could hear.
outletnounUS /ˈaʊtlet/
a place of business for retailing goods
From this reading The overseer said the brook which flowed into the creek where they had found the gundalow had its source in this place, though it made a considerable circuit before it reached its outlet.
overseernounUS /ˈoʊvərˈsiːər/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading The overseer said the brook which flowed into the creek where they had found the gundalow had its source in this place, though it made a considerable circuit before it reached its outlet.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The overseer said the brook which flowed into the creek where they had found the gundalow had its source in this place, though it made a considerable circuit before it reached its outlet.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading THE TRANSPORTATION OF THE ARMS The three lanterns were lighted, and Levi Bedford lost not a moment in making the preparations for loading the boxes into the flatboat.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The overseer said the brook which flowed into the creek where they had found the gundalow had its source in this place, though it made a considerable circuit before it reached its outlet.
ripplenounUS /ˈrɪpəl/
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading On the side of the inverted cone nearest to the creek there was an opening which led into the cavern, the bottom of which was at least twenty feet above the water, whose ripple they could hear.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The overseer said the brook which flowed into the creek where they had found the gundalow had its source in this place, though it made a considerable circuit before it reached its outlet.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On the side of the inverted cone nearest to the creek there was an opening which led into the cavern, the bottom of which was at least twenty feet above the water, whose ripple they could hear.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The descent was gradual, both in the tunnel and in the cavern; and with lanterns in their hands Deck and Artie led the way down, for they had made themselves familiar with the subterranean chamber in the afternoon, and it was years since Levi had been there.
sink-hole
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From this reading The sink-hole was a tunnel in the ground, at the bottom of which could be heard the gurgling of waters.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading The overseer said the brook which flowed into the creek where they had found the gundalow had its source in this place, though it made a considerable circuit before it reached its outlet.
subterraneanadjectiveUS /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
From this reading The descent was gradual, both in the tunnel and in the cavern; and with lanterns in their hands Deck and Artie led the way down, for they had made themselves familiar with the subterranean chamber in the afternoon, and it was years since Levi had been there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRANSPORTATION OF THE ARMS The three lanterns were lighted, and Levi Bedford lost not a moment in making the preparations for loading the boxes into the flatboat.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The descent was gradual, both in the tunnel and in the cavern; and with lanterns in their hands Deck and Artie led the way down, for they had made themselves familiar with the subterranean chamber in the afternoon, and it was years since Levi had been there.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The descent was gradual, both in the tunnel and in the cavern; and with lanterns in their hands Deck and Artie led the way down, for they had made themselves familiar with the subterranean chamber in the afternoon, and it was years since Levi had been there.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On the side of the inverted cone nearest to the creek there was an opening which led into the cavern, the bottom of which was at least twenty feet above the water, whose ripple they could hear.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The overseer said the brook which flowed into the creek where they had found the gundalow had its source in this place, though it made a considerable circuit before it reached its outlet.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The overseer said the brook which flowed into the creek where they had found the gundalow had its source in this place, though it made a considerable circuit before it reached its outlet.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The overseer said the brook which flowed into the creek where they had found the gundalow had its source in this place, though it made a considerable circuit before it reached its outlet.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE TRANSPORTATION OF THE ARMS The three lanterns were lighted, and Levi Bedford lost not a moment in making the preparations for loading the boxes into the flatboat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the side of the inverted cone nearest to the creek there was an opening which led into the cavern, the bottom of which was at least twenty feet above the water, whose ripple they could hear.
TRANSPORTATIONnounUS /ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən/
a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods
From this reading THE TRANSPORTATION OF THE ARMS The three lanterns were lighted, and Levi Bedford lost not a moment in making the preparations for loading the boxes into the flatboat.
tunnelverbUS /ˈtʌnəl/
move through by or as by digging
From this reading The sink-hole was a tunnel in the ground, at the bottom of which could be heard the gurgling of waters.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading On the side of the inverted cone nearest to the creek there was an opening which led into the cavern, the bottom of which was at least twenty feet above the water, whose ripple they could hear.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sink-hole was a tunnel in the ground, at the bottom of which could be heard the gurgling of waters.
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 On the side of the inverted cone nearest to the creek there was an opening which led into the cavern, the bottom of which was at least twenty feet above the water, whose ripple they could hear.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The sink-hole was a tunnel in the ground, at the bottom of which could be heard the gurgling of waters.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The descent was gradual, both in the tunnel and in the cavern; and with lanterns in their hands Deck and Artie led the way down, for they had made themselves familiar with the subterranean chamber in the afternoon, and it was years since Levi had been there.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE TRANSPORTATION OF THE ARMS The three lanterns were lighted, and Levi Bedford lost not a moment in making the preparations for loading the boxes into the flatboat.
in or at the place that
From this reading The overseer said the brook which flowed into the creek where they had found the gundalow had its source in this place, though it made a considerable circuit before it reached its outlet.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The sink-hole was a tunnel in the ground, at the bottom of which could be heard the gurgling of waters.
belonging to which person
From this reading On the side of the inverted cone nearest to the creek there was an opening which led into the cavern, the bottom of which was at least twenty feet above the water, whose ripple they could hear.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The descent was gradual, both in the tunnel and in the cavern; and with lanterns in their hands Deck and Artie led the way down, for they had made themselves familiar with the subterranean chamber in the afternoon, and it was years since Levi had been there.
a late time of life
From this reading The descent was gradual, both in the tunnel and in the cavern; and with lanterns in their hands Deck and Artie led the way down, for they had made themselves familiar with the subterranean chamber in the afternoon, and it was years since Levi had been there.
