used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Acting on a theory that the swift river current must connect with Lake James at a slightly lower level, the two men went on a tour of inspection.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading Acting on a theory that the swift river current must connect with Lake James at a slightly lower level, the two men went on a tour of inspection.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “We need those paddles too,” he added persuasively.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The following day, Dan and Brad discussed the discovery of the underground stream and cave with both Mr. Hatfield and Mr. Holloway.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Acting on a theory that the swift river current must connect with Lake James at a slightly lower level, the two men went on a tour of inspection.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dan pleaded for a chance to explore the cave, pointing out that the lost paddles might be caught somewhere deep in the cavern.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The following day, Dan and Brad discussed the discovery of the underground stream and cave with both Mr. Hatfield and Mr. Holloway.
BradnounUS /bræd/
a small nail
From this reading The following day, Dan and Brad discussed the discovery of the underground stream and cave with both Mr. Hatfield and Mr. Holloway.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They found the point upstream where the underground river flowed into the larger stream, but not where it later emptied into the lake.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Dan pleaded for a chance to explore the cave, pointing out that the lost paddles might be caught somewhere deep in the cavern.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading The following day, Dan and Brad discussed the discovery of the underground stream and cave with both Mr. Hatfield and Mr. Holloway.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading Dan pleaded for a chance to explore the cave, pointing out that the lost paddles might be caught somewhere deep in the cavern.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Dan pleaded for a chance to explore the cave, pointing out that the lost paddles might be caught somewhere deep in the cavern.
connectverbUS /kəˈnekt/
connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading Acting on a theory that the swift river current must connect with Lake James at a slightly lower level, the two men went on a tour of inspection.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Acting on a theory that the swift river current must connect with Lake James at a slightly lower level, the two men went on a tour of inspection.
Dan
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From this reading The following day, Dan and Brad discussed the discovery of the underground stream and cave with both Mr. Hatfield and Mr. Holloway.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The following day, Dan and Brad discussed the discovery of the underground stream and cave with both Mr. Hatfield and Mr. Holloway.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Dan pleaded for a chance to explore the cave, pointing out that the lost paddles might be caught somewhere deep in the cavern.
the act of discovering something
From this reading The following day, Dan and Brad discussed the discovery of the underground stream and cave with both Mr. Hatfield and Mr. Holloway.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The following day, Dan and Brad discussed the discovery of the underground stream and cave with both Mr. Hatfield and Mr. Holloway.
emptiedverbUS /ˈemptid/
inflected form of “empty” — make void or empty of contents
From this reading They found the point upstream where the underground river flowed into the larger stream, but not where it later emptied into the lake.
exploreverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
inquire into
From this reading Dan pleaded for a chance to explore the cave, pointing out that the lost paddles might be caught somewhere deep in the cavern.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading They found the point upstream where the underground river flowed into the larger stream, but not where it later emptied into the lake.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following day, Dan and Brad discussed the discovery of the underground stream and cave with both Mr. Hatfield and Mr. Holloway.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dan pleaded for a chance to explore the cave, pointing out that the lost paddles might be caught somewhere deep in the cavern.
set up or found
From this reading They found the point upstream where the underground river flowed into the larger stream, but not where it later emptied into the lake.
Hatfield
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From this reading The following day, Dan and Brad discussed the discovery of the underground stream and cave with both Mr. Hatfield and Mr. Holloway.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “We need those paddles too,” he added persuasively.
Holloway
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From this reading The following day, Dan and Brad discussed the discovery of the underground stream and cave with both Mr. Hatfield and Mr. Holloway.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dan pleaded for a chance to explore the cave, pointing out that the lost paddles might be caught somewhere deep in the cavern.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading Acting on a theory that the swift river current must connect with Lake James at a slightly lower level, the two men went on a tour of inspection.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They found the point upstream where the underground river flowed into the larger stream, but not where it later emptied into the lake.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They found the point upstream where the underground river flowed into the larger stream, but not where it later emptied into the lake.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Acting on a theory that the swift river current must connect with Lake James at a slightly lower level, the two men went on a tour of inspection.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Acting on a theory that the swift river current must connect with Lake James at a slightly lower level, the two men went on a tour of inspection.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading They found the point upstream where the underground river flowed into the larger stream, but not where it later emptied into the lake.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading They found the point upstream where the underground river flowed into the larger stream, but not where it later emptied into the lake.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Acting on a theory that the swift river current must connect with Lake James at a slightly lower level, the two men went on a tour of inspection.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Dan pleaded for a chance to explore the cave, pointing out that the lost paddles might be caught somewhere deep in the cavern.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Acting on a theory that the swift river current must connect with Lake James at a slightly lower level, the two men went on a tour of inspection.
the force of workers available
From this reading Acting on a theory that the swift river current must connect with Lake James at a slightly lower level, the two men went on a tour of inspection.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Dan pleaded for a chance to explore the cave, pointing out that the lost paddles might be caught somewhere deep in the cavern.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The following day, Dan and Brad discussed the discovery of the underground stream and cave with both Mr. Hatfield and Mr. Holloway.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Acting on a theory that the swift river current must connect with Lake James at a slightly lower level, the two men went on a tour of inspection.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading “We need those paddles too,” he added persuasively.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They found the point upstream where the underground river flowed into the larger stream, but not where it later emptied into the lake.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The following day, Dan and Brad discussed the discovery of the underground stream and cave with both Mr. Hatfield and Mr. Holloway.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Acting on a theory that the swift river current must connect with Lake James at a slightly lower level, the two men went on a tour of inspection.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Dan pleaded for a chance to explore the cave, pointing out that the lost paddles might be caught somewhere deep in the cavern.
paddlesnounUS /ˈpædəlz/
plural of “paddle” — small wooden bat with a flat surface; used for hitting balls in various games
From this reading Dan pleaded for a chance to explore the cave, pointing out that the lost paddles might be caught somewhere deep in the cavern.
persuasivelyadverbUS /pərˈsweɪsɪvli/
in a persuasive manner
From this reading “We need those paddles too,” he added persuasively.
pleadedverbUS /ˈpliːdɪd/
past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly
From this reading Dan pleaded for a chance to explore the cave, pointing out that the lost paddles might be caught somewhere deep in the cavern.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading They found the point upstream where the underground river flowed into the larger stream, but not where it later emptied into the lake.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading Dan pleaded for a chance to explore the cave, pointing out that the lost paddles might be caught somewhere deep in the cavern.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Acting on a theory that the swift river current must connect with Lake James at a slightly lower level, the two men went on a tour of inspection.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Acting on a theory that the swift river current must connect with Lake James at a slightly lower level, the two men went on a tour of inspection.
in or at or to some place
From this reading Dan pleaded for a chance to explore the cave, pointing out that the lost paddles might be caught somewhere deep in the cavern.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading The following day, Dan and Brad discussed the discovery of the underground stream and cave with both Mr. Hatfield and Mr. Holloway.
moving very fast
From this reading Acting on a theory that the swift river current must connect with Lake James at a slightly lower level, the two men went on a tour of inspection.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Acting on a theory that the swift river current must connect with Lake James at a slightly lower level, the two men went on a tour of inspection.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The following day, Dan and Brad discussed the discovery of the underground stream and cave with both Mr. Hatfield and Mr. Holloway.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading Acting on a theory that the swift river current must connect with Lake James at a slightly lower level, the two men went on a tour of inspection.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They found the point upstream where the underground river flowed into the larger stream, but not where it later emptied into the lake.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “We need those paddles too,” he added persuasively.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dan pleaded for a chance to explore the cave, pointing out that the lost paddles might be caught somewhere deep in the cavern.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “We need those paddles too,” he added persuasively.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading Acting on a theory that the swift river current must connect with Lake James at a slightly lower level, the two men went on a tour of inspection.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Acting on a theory that the swift river current must connect with Lake James at a slightly lower level, the two men went on a tour of inspection.
undergroundadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərɡraʊnd/
under the level of the ground
From this reading The following day, Dan and Brad discussed the discovery of the underground stream and cave with both Mr. Hatfield and Mr. Holloway.
upstreamadjectiveUS /ˈʌpˈstriːm/
in the direction against a stream's current
From this reading They found the point upstream where the underground river flowed into the larger stream, but not where it later emptied into the lake.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We need those paddles too,” he added persuasively.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Acting on a theory that the swift river current must connect with Lake James at a slightly lower level, the two men went on a tour of inspection.
in or at the place that
From this reading They found the point upstream where the underground river flowed into the larger stream, but not where it later emptied into the lake.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The following day, Dan and Brad discussed the discovery of the underground stream and cave with both Mr. Hatfield and Mr. Holloway.
