Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading _The Dark Vaults--Scenes of Appalling Horror--The Dead Man--The Catechism--arrangements for a Burglary._ Down, down, they went, far into the bowels of the earth; groping their way in darkness, and often hazarding their necks by stumbling upon the steep and slippery steps.

later than; following

From this reading Intense darkness and profound silence reigned; but after traversing this passage for a considerable distance, lights began to illumine the dreary path, and that indistinct hum which proceeds from numerous inhabitants, became audible.

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

From this reading _The Dark Vaults--Scenes of Appalling Horror--The Dead Man--The Catechism--arrangements for a Burglary._ Down, down, they went, far into the bowels of the earth; groping their way in darkness, and often hazarding their necks by stumbling upon the steep and slippery steps.

an experience that appalls

From this reading _The Dark Vaults--Scenes of Appalling Horror--The Dead Man--The Catechism--arrangements for a Burglary._ Down, down, they went, far into the bowels of the earth; groping their way in darkness, and often hazarding their necks by stumbling upon the steep and slippery steps.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Soon the two explorers emerged into a large open space, having the appearance of a vast vault, arched overhead with rough black masonry, which was supported by huge pillars of brick and stone.

constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches

From this reading Soon the two explorers emerged into a large open space, having the appearance of a vast vault, arched overhead with rough black masonry, which was supported by huge pillars of brick and stone.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading _The Dark Vaults--Scenes of Appalling Horror--The Dead Man--The Catechism--arrangements for a Burglary._ Down, down, they went, far into the bowels of the earth; groping their way in darkness, and often hazarding their necks by stumbling upon the steep and slippery steps.

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

From this reading Encircling this mighty _tomb_, as it might be properly called, were numerous small hovels, or rather _caves_, dug into the earth; and these holes were swarming with human beings.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At length the bottom of the 'forty-foot cave' was reached; and the boy grasping the hand of his follower, conducted him thro' a long and circuitous passage.

heard or perceptible by the ear

From this reading Intense darkness and profound silence reigned; but after traversing this passage for a considerable distance, lights began to illumine the dreary path, and that indistinct hum which proceeds from numerous inhabitants, became audible.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Encircling this mighty _tomb_, as it might be properly called, were numerous small hovels, or rather _caves_, dug into the earth; and these holes were swarming with human beings.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Intense darkness and profound silence reigned; but after traversing this passage for a considerable distance, lights began to illumine the dreary path, and that indistinct hum which proceeds from numerous inhabitants, became audible.

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

From this reading Intense darkness and profound silence reigned; but after traversing this passage for a considerable distance, lights began to illumine the dreary path, and that indistinct hum which proceeds from numerous inhabitants, became audible.

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading Encircling this mighty _tomb_, as it might be properly called, were numerous small hovels, or rather _caves_, dug into the earth; and these holes were swarming with human beings.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Soon the two explorers emerged into a large open space, having the appearance of a vast vault, arched overhead with rough black masonry, which was supported by huge pillars of brick and stone.

the lower side of anything

From this reading At length the bottom of the 'forty-foot cave' was reached; and the boy grasping the hand of his follower, conducted him thro' a long and circuitous passage.

the center of the Earth

From this reading _The Dark Vaults--Scenes of Appalling Horror--The Dead Man--The Catechism--arrangements for a Burglary._ Down, down, they went, far into the bowels of the earth; groping their way in darkness, and often hazarding their necks by stumbling upon the steep and slippery steps.

a youthful male person

From this reading At length the bottom of the 'forty-foot cave' was reached; and the boy grasping the hand of his follower, conducted him thro' a long and circuitous passage.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading Soon the two explorers emerged into a large open space, having the appearance of a vast vault, arched overhead with rough black masonry, which was supported by huge pillars of brick and stone.

entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property

From this reading _The Dark Vaults--Scenes of Appalling Horror--The Dead Man--The Catechism--arrangements for a Burglary._ Down, down, they went, far into the bowels of the earth; groping their way in darkness, and often hazarding their necks by stumbling upon the steep and slippery steps.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Intense darkness and profound silence reigned; but after traversing this passage for a considerable distance, lights began to illumine the dreary path, and that indistinct hum which proceeds from numerous inhabitants, became audible.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _The Dark Vaults--Scenes of Appalling Horror--The Dead Man--The Catechism--arrangements for a Burglary._ Down, down, they went, far into the bowels of the earth; groping their way in darkness, and often hazarding their necks by stumbling upon the steep and slippery steps.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Encircling this mighty _tomb_, as it might be properly called, were numerous small hovels, or rather _caves_, dug into the earth; and these holes were swarming with human beings.

a series of question put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views

From this reading _The Dark Vaults--Scenes of Appalling Horror--The Dead Man--The Catechism--arrangements for a Burglary._ Down, down, they went, far into the bowels of the earth; groping their way in darkness, and often hazarding their necks by stumbling upon the steep and slippery steps.

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

From this reading At length the bottom of the 'forty-foot cave' was reached; and the boy grasping the hand of his follower, conducted him thro' a long and circuitous passage.

plural 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 Encircling this mighty _tomb_, as it might be properly called, were numerous small hovels, or rather _caves_, dug into the earth; and these holes were swarming with human beings.

marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct

From this reading At length the bottom of the 'forty-foot cave' was reached; and the boy grasping the hand of his follower, conducted him thro' a long and circuitous passage.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading At length the bottom of the 'forty-foot cave' was reached; and the boy grasping the hand of his follower, conducted him thro' a long and circuitous passage.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Intense darkness and profound silence reigned; but after traversing this passage for a considerable distance, lights began to illumine the dreary path, and that indistinct hum which proceeds from numerous inhabitants, became audible.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading _The Dark Vaults--Scenes of Appalling Horror--The Dead Man--The Catechism--arrangements for a Burglary._ Down, down, they went, far into the bowels of the earth; groping their way in darkness, and often hazarding their necks by stumbling upon the steep and slippery steps.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading _The Dark Vaults--Scenes of Appalling Horror--The Dead Man--The Catechism--arrangements for a Burglary._ Down, down, they went, far into the bowels of the earth; groping their way in darkness, and often hazarding their necks by stumbling upon the steep and slippery steps.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading _The Dark Vaults--Scenes of Appalling Horror--The Dead Man--The Catechism--arrangements for a Burglary._ Down, down, they went, far into the bowels of the earth; groping their way in darkness, and often hazarding their necks by stumbling upon the steep and slippery steps.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Intense darkness and profound silence reigned; but after traversing this passage for a considerable distance, lights began to illumine the dreary path, and that indistinct hum which proceeds from numerous inhabitants, became audible.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading _The Dark Vaults--Scenes of Appalling Horror--The Dead Man--The Catechism--arrangements for a Burglary._ Down, down, they went, far into the bowels of the earth; groping their way in darkness, and often hazarding their necks by stumbling upon the steep and slippery steps.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading Intense darkness and profound silence reigned; but after traversing this passage for a considerable distance, lights began to illumine the dreary path, and that indistinct hum which proceeds from numerous inhabitants, became audible.

an udder or breast or teat

From this reading Encircling this mighty _tomb_, as it might be properly called, were numerous small hovels, or rather _caves_, dug into the earth; and these holes were swarming with human beings.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading _The Dark Vaults--Scenes of Appalling Horror--The Dead Man--The Catechism--arrangements for a Burglary._ Down, down, they went, far into the bowels of the earth; groping their way in darkness, and often hazarding their necks by stumbling upon the steep and slippery steps.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading Soon the two explorers emerged into a large open space, having the appearance of a vast vault, arched overhead with rough black masonry, which was supported by huge pillars of brick and stone.

being all around the edges; enclosing

From this reading Encircling this mighty _tomb_, as it might be properly called, were numerous small hovels, or rather _caves_, dug into the earth; and these holes were swarming with human beings.

plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)

From this reading Soon the two explorers emerged into a large open space, having the appearance of a vast vault, arched overhead with rough black masonry, which was supported by huge pillars of brick and stone.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading _The Dark Vaults--Scenes of Appalling Horror--The Dead Man--The Catechism--arrangements for a Burglary._ Down, down, they went, far into the bowels of the earth; groping their way in darkness, and often hazarding their necks by stumbling upon the steep and slippery steps.

a person who accepts the leadership of another

From this reading At length the bottom of the 'forty-foot cave' was reached; and the boy grasping the hand of his follower, conducted him thro' a long and circuitous passage.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _The Dark Vaults--Scenes of Appalling Horror--The Dead Man--The Catechism--arrangements for a Burglary._ Down, down, they went, far into the bowels of the earth; groping their way in darkness, and often hazarding their necks by stumbling upon the steep and slippery steps.

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

From this reading At length the bottom of the 'forty-foot cave' was reached; and the boy grasping the hand of his follower, conducted him thro' a long and circuitous passage.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Intense darkness and profound silence reigned; but after traversing this passage for a considerable distance, lights began to illumine the dreary path, and that indistinct hum which proceeds from numerous inhabitants, became audible.

understanding with difficulty

From this reading At length the bottom of the 'forty-foot cave' was reached; and the boy grasping the hand of his follower, conducted him thro' a long and circuitous passage.

acting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence

From this reading _The Dark Vaults--Scenes of Appalling Horror--The Dead Man--The Catechism--arrangements for a Burglary._ Down, down, they went, far into the bowels of the earth; groping their way in darkness, and often hazarding their necks by stumbling upon the steep and slippery steps.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading At length the bottom of the 'forty-foot cave' was reached; and the boy grasping the hand of his follower, conducted him thro' a long and circuitous passage.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Soon the two explorers emerged into a large open space, having the appearance of a vast vault, arched overhead with rough black masonry, which was supported by huge pillars of brick and stone.

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

From this reading _The Dark Vaults--Scenes of Appalling Horror--The Dead Man--The Catechism--arrangements for a Burglary._ Down, down, they went, far into the bowels of the earth; groping their way in darkness, and often hazarding their necks by stumbling upon the steep and slippery steps.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading At length the bottom of the 'forty-foot cave' was reached; and the boy grasping the hand of his follower, conducted him thro' a long and circuitous passage.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading At length the bottom of the 'forty-foot cave' was reached; and the boy grasping the hand of his follower, conducted him thro' a long and circuitous passage.

plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something

From this reading Encircling this mighty _tomb_, as it might be properly called, were numerous small hovels, or rather _caves_, dug into the earth; and these holes were swarming with human beings.

intense and profound fear

From this reading _The Dark Vaults--Scenes of Appalling Horror--The Dead Man--The Catechism--arrangements for a Burglary._ Down, down, they went, far into the bowels of the earth; groping their way in darkness, and often hazarding their necks by stumbling upon the steep and slippery steps.

plural of “hovel” — small crude shelter used as a dwelling

From this reading Encircling this mighty _tomb_, as it might be properly called, were numerous small hovels, or rather _caves_, dug into the earth; and these holes were swarming with human beings.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Soon the two explorers emerged into a large open space, having the appearance of a vast vault, arched overhead with rough black masonry, which was supported by huge pillars of brick and stone.

sing with closed lips

From this reading Intense darkness and profound silence reigned; but after traversing this passage for a considerable distance, lights began to illumine the dreary path, and that indistinct hum which proceeds from numerous inhabitants, became audible.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Encircling this mighty _tomb_, as it might be properly called, were numerous small hovels, or rather _caves_, dug into the earth; and these holes were swarming with human beings.

make lighter or brighter

From this reading Intense darkness and profound silence reigned; but after traversing this passage for a considerable distance, lights began to illumine the dreary path, and that indistinct hum which proceeds from numerous inhabitants, became audible.

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

From this reading _The Dark Vaults--Scenes of Appalling Horror--The Dead Man--The Catechism--arrangements for a Burglary._ Down, down, they went, far into the bowels of the earth; groping their way in darkness, and often hazarding their necks by stumbling upon the steep and slippery steps.

not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand

From this reading Intense darkness and profound silence reigned; but after traversing this passage for a considerable distance, lights began to illumine the dreary path, and that indistinct hum which proceeds from numerous inhabitants, became audible.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading Intense darkness and profound silence reigned; but after traversing this passage for a considerable distance, lights began to illumine the dreary path, and that indistinct hum which proceeds from numerous inhabitants, became audible.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading Intense darkness and profound silence reigned; but after traversing this passage for a considerable distance, lights began to illumine the dreary path, and that indistinct hum which proceeds from numerous inhabitants, became audible.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading _The Dark Vaults--Scenes of Appalling Horror--The Dead Man--The Catechism--arrangements for a Burglary._ Down, down, they went, far into the bowels of the earth; groping their way in darkness, and often hazarding their necks by stumbling upon the steep and slippery steps.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Encircling this mighty _tomb_, as it might be properly called, were numerous small hovels, or rather _caves_, dug into the earth; and these holes were swarming with human beings.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Soon the two explorers emerged into a large open space, having the appearance of a vast vault, arched overhead with rough black masonry, which was supported by huge pillars of brick and stone.

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

From this reading At length the bottom of the 'forty-foot cave' was reached; and the boy grasping the hand of his follower, conducted him thro' a long and circuitous passage.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading Intense darkness and profound silence reigned; but after traversing this passage for a considerable distance, lights began to illumine the dreary path, and that indistinct hum which proceeds from numerous inhabitants, became audible.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading At length the bottom of the 'forty-foot cave' was reached; and the boy grasping the hand of his follower, conducted him thro' a long and circuitous passage.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading _The Dark Vaults--Scenes of Appalling Horror--The Dead Man--The Catechism--arrangements for a Burglary._ Down, down, they went, far into the bowels of the earth; groping their way in darkness, and often hazarding their necks by stumbling upon the steep and slippery steps.

structure built of stone or brick by a mason

From this reading Soon the two explorers emerged into a large open space, having the appearance of a vast vault, arched overhead with rough black masonry, which was supported by huge pillars of brick and stone.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Encircling this mighty _tomb_, as it might be properly called, were numerous small hovels, or rather _caves_, dug into the earth; and these holes were swarming with human beings.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading Encircling this mighty _tomb_, as it might be properly called, were numerous small hovels, or rather _caves_, dug into the earth; and these holes were swarming with human beings.

plural of “neck” — the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading _The Dark Vaults--Scenes of Appalling Horror--The Dead Man--The Catechism--arrangements for a Burglary._ Down, down, they went, far into the bowels of the earth; groping their way in darkness, and often hazarding their necks by stumbling upon the steep and slippery steps.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading Intense darkness and profound silence reigned; but after traversing this passage for a considerable distance, lights began to illumine the dreary path, and that indistinct hum which proceeds from numerous inhabitants, became audible.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The Dark Vaults--Scenes of Appalling Horror--The Dead Man--The Catechism--arrangements for a Burglary._ Down, down, they went, far into the bowels of the earth; groping their way in darkness, and often hazarding their necks by stumbling upon the steep and slippery steps.

many times at short intervals

From this reading _The Dark Vaults--Scenes of Appalling Horror--The Dead Man--The Catechism--arrangements for a Burglary._ Down, down, they went, far into the bowels of the earth; groping their way in darkness, and often hazarding their necks by stumbling upon the steep and slippery steps.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Soon the two explorers emerged into a large open space, having the appearance of a vast vault, arched overhead with rough black masonry, which was supported by huge pillars of brick and stone.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Encircling this mighty _tomb_, as it might be properly called, were numerous small hovels, or rather _caves_, dug into the earth; and these holes were swarming with human beings.

above your head; in the sky

From this reading Soon the two explorers emerged into a large open space, having the appearance of a vast vault, arched overhead with rough black masonry, which was supported by huge pillars of brick and stone.

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

From this reading At length the bottom of the 'forty-foot cave' was reached; and the boy grasping the hand of his follower, conducted him thro' a long and circuitous passage.

a course of conduct

From this reading Intense darkness and profound silence reigned; but after traversing this passage for a considerable distance, lights began to illumine the dreary path, and that indistinct hum which proceeds from numerous inhabitants, became audible.

plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice

From this reading Soon the two explorers emerged into a large open space, having the appearance of a vast vault, arched overhead with rough black masonry, which was supported by huge pillars of brick and stone.

the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading Intense darkness and profound silence reigned; but after traversing this passage for a considerable distance, lights began to illumine the dreary path, and that indistinct hum which proceeds from numerous inhabitants, became audible.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading Intense darkness and profound silence reigned; but after traversing this passage for a considerable distance, lights began to illumine the dreary path, and that indistinct hum which proceeds from numerous inhabitants, became audible.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading Encircling this mighty _tomb_, as it might be properly called, were numerous small hovels, or rather _caves_, dug into the earth; and these holes were swarming with human beings.

on the contrary

From this reading Encircling this mighty _tomb_, as it might be properly called, were numerous small hovels, or rather _caves_, dug into the earth; and these holes were swarming with human beings.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading At length the bottom of the 'forty-foot cave' was reached; and the boy grasping the hand of his follower, conducted him thro' a long and circuitous passage.

past form of “reign” — have sovereign power

From this reading Intense darkness and profound silence reigned; but after traversing this passage for a considerable distance, lights began to illumine the dreary path, and that indistinct hum which proceeds from numerous inhabitants, became audible.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading Soon the two explorers emerged into a large open space, having the appearance of a vast vault, arched overhead with rough black masonry, which was supported by huge pillars of brick and stone.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading _The Dark Vaults--Scenes of Appalling Horror--The Dead Man--The Catechism--arrangements for a Burglary._ Down, down, they went, far into the bowels of the earth; groping their way in darkness, and often hazarding their necks by stumbling upon the steep and slippery steps.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Intense darkness and profound silence reigned; but after traversing this passage for a considerable distance, lights began to illumine the dreary path, and that indistinct hum which proceeds from numerous inhabitants, became audible.

causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide

From this reading _The Dark Vaults--Scenes of Appalling Horror--The Dead Man--The Catechism--arrangements for a Burglary._ Down, down, they went, far into the bowels of the earth; groping their way in darkness, and often hazarding their necks by stumbling upon the steep and slippery steps.

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

From this reading Encircling this mighty _tomb_, as it might be properly called, were numerous small hovels, or rather _caves_, dug into the earth; and these holes were swarming with human beings.

in the near future

From this reading Soon the two explorers emerged into a large open space, having the appearance of a vast vault, arched overhead with rough black masonry, which was supported by huge pillars of brick and stone.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Soon the two explorers emerged into a large open space, having the appearance of a vast vault, arched overhead with rough black masonry, which was supported by huge pillars of brick and stone.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading _The Dark Vaults--Scenes of Appalling Horror--The Dead Man--The Catechism--arrangements for a Burglary._ Down, down, they went, far into the bowels of the earth; groping their way in darkness, and often hazarding their necks by stumbling upon the steep and slippery steps.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading _The Dark Vaults--Scenes of Appalling Horror--The Dead Man--The Catechism--arrangements for a Burglary._ Down, down, they went, far into the bowels of the earth; groping their way in darkness, and often hazarding their necks by stumbling upon the steep and slippery steps.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Soon the two explorers emerged into a large open space, having the appearance of a vast vault, arched overhead with rough black masonry, which was supported by huge pillars of brick and stone.

-ing form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily

From this reading _The Dark Vaults--Scenes of Appalling Horror--The Dead Man--The Catechism--arrangements for a Burglary._ Down, down, they went, far into the bowels of the earth; groping their way in darkness, and often hazarding their necks by stumbling upon the steep and slippery steps.

sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)

From this reading Soon the two explorers emerged into a large open space, having the appearance of a vast vault, arched overhead with rough black masonry, which was supported by huge pillars of brick and stone.

-ing form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz

From this reading Encircling this mighty _tomb_, as it might be properly called, were numerous small hovels, or rather _caves_, dug into the earth; and these holes were swarming with human beings.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Intense darkness and profound silence reigned; but after traversing this passage for a considerable distance, lights began to illumine the dreary path, and that indistinct hum which proceeds from numerous inhabitants, became audible.

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

From this reading _The Dark Vaults--Scenes of Appalling Horror--The Dead Man--The Catechism--arrangements for a Burglary._ Down, down, they went, far into the bowels of the earth; groping their way in darkness, and often hazarding their necks by stumbling upon the steep and slippery steps.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _The Dark Vaults--Scenes of Appalling Horror--The Dead Man--The Catechism--arrangements for a Burglary._ Down, down, they went, far into the bowels of the earth; groping their way in darkness, and often hazarding their necks by stumbling upon the steep and slippery steps.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Encircling this mighty _tomb_, as it might be properly called, were numerous small hovels, or rather _caves_, dug into the earth; and these holes were swarming with human beings.

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

From this reading _The Dark Vaults--Scenes of Appalling Horror--The Dead Man--The Catechism--arrangements for a Burglary._ Down, down, they went, far into the bowels of the earth; groping their way in darkness, and often hazarding their necks by stumbling upon the steep and slippery steps.

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

From this reading Intense darkness and profound silence reigned; but after traversing this passage for a considerable distance, lights began to illumine the dreary path, and that indistinct hum which proceeds from numerous inhabitants, became audible.

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

From this reading At length the bottom of the 'forty-foot cave' was reached; and the boy grasping the hand of his follower, conducted him thro' a long and circuitous passage.

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

From this reading Intense darkness and profound silence reigned; but after traversing this passage for a considerable distance, lights began to illumine the dreary path, and that indistinct hum which proceeds from numerous inhabitants, became audible.

a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)

From this reading Encircling this mighty _tomb_, as it might be properly called, were numerous small hovels, or rather _caves_, dug into the earth; and these holes were swarming with human beings.

-ing form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over

From this reading Intense darkness and profound silence reigned; but after traversing this passage for a considerable distance, lights began to illumine the dreary path, and that indistinct hum which proceeds from numerous inhabitants, became audible.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Soon the two explorers emerged into a large open space, having the appearance of a vast vault, arched overhead with rough black masonry, which was supported by huge pillars of brick and stone.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading _The Dark Vaults--Scenes of Appalling Horror--The Dead Man--The Catechism--arrangements for a Burglary._ Down, down, they went, far into the bowels of the earth; groping their way in darkness, and often hazarding their necks by stumbling upon the steep and slippery steps.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Soon the two explorers emerged into a large open space, having the appearance of a vast vault, arched overhead with rough black masonry, which was supported by huge pillars of brick and stone.

An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.

From this reading Soon the two explorers emerged into a large open space, having the appearance of a vast vault, arched overhead with rough black masonry, which was supported by huge pillars of brick and stone.

plural of “vault” — a burial chamber (usually underground)

From this reading _The Dark Vaults--Scenes of Appalling Horror--The Dead Man--The Catechism--arrangements for a Burglary._ Down, down, they went, far into the bowels of the earth; groping their way in darkness, and often hazarding their necks by stumbling upon the steep and slippery steps.

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

From this reading At length the bottom of the 'forty-foot cave' was reached; and the boy grasping the hand of his follower, conducted him thro' a long and circuitous passage.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading _The Dark Vaults--Scenes of Appalling Horror--The Dead Man--The Catechism--arrangements for a Burglary._ Down, down, they went, far into the bowels of the earth; groping their way in darkness, and often hazarding their necks by stumbling upon the steep and slippery steps.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading _The Dark Vaults--Scenes of Appalling Horror--The Dead Man--The Catechism--arrangements for a Burglary._ Down, down, they went, far into the bowels of the earth; groping their way in darkness, and often hazarding their necks by stumbling upon the steep and slippery steps.

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

From this reading Encircling this mighty _tomb_, as it might be properly called, were numerous small hovels, or rather _caves_, dug into the earth; and these holes were swarming with human beings.

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

From this reading Intense darkness and profound silence reigned; but after traversing this passage for a considerable distance, lights began to illumine the dreary path, and that indistinct hum which proceeds from numerous inhabitants, became audible.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Soon the two explorers emerged into a large open space, having the appearance of a vast vault, arched overhead with rough black masonry, which was supported by huge pillars of brick and stone.