Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading "The sum of 3000 francs [$600] will be paid by the Scientific Association of Morlaix to any one who shall succeed in tracing the course of the Larve, and ascertaining whether it has any under-ground communication with the sea.

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

From this reading "The sum of 3000 francs [$600] will be paid by the Scientific Association of Morlaix to any one who shall succeed in tracing the course of the Larve, and ascertaining whether it has any under-ground communication with the sea.

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

From this reading TRACKING A BURIED RIVER.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF TWO SAILOR BOYS.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Such was the announcement which, posted in the quaint three-cornered market-place of the old French town of Longchamp, attracted a good many readers, and among the rest two lads in sailor costume, one of whom remarked to the other: "What a holiday we'd have if _we_ could earn it! eh, Pierre, my boy?"

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

From this reading "The sum of 3000 francs [$600] will be paid by the Scientific Association of Morlaix to any one who shall succeed in tracing the course of the Larve, and ascertaining whether it has any under-ground communication with the sea.

a formal public statement

From this reading Such was the announcement which, posted in the quaint three-cornered market-place of the old French town of Longchamp, attracted a good many readers, and among the rest two lads in sailor costume, one of whom remarked to the other: "What a holiday we'd have if _we_ could earn it! eh, Pierre, my boy?"

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "The sum of 3000 francs [$600] will be paid by the Scientific Association of Morlaix to any one who shall succeed in tracing the course of the Larve, and ascertaining whether it has any under-ground communication with the sea.

-ing form of “ascertain” — establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading "The sum of 3000 francs [$600] will be paid by the Scientific Association of Morlaix to any one who shall succeed in tracing the course of the Larve, and ascertaining whether it has any under-ground communication with the sea.

a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading "The sum of 3000 francs [$600] will be paid by the Scientific Association of Morlaix to any one who shall succeed in tracing the course of the Larve, and ascertaining whether it has any under-ground communication with the sea.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading Such was the announcement which, posted in the quaint three-cornered market-place of the old French town of Longchamp, attracted a good many readers, and among the rest two lads in sailor costume, one of whom remarked to the other: "What a holiday we'd have if _we_ could earn it! eh, Pierre, my boy?"

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

From this reading "The sum of 3000 francs [$600] will be paid by the Scientific Association of Morlaix to any one who shall succeed in tracing the course of the Larve, and ascertaining whether it has any under-ground communication with the sea.

a youthful male person

From this reading Such was the announcement which, posted in the quaint three-cornered market-place of the old French town of Longchamp, attracted a good many readers, and among the rest two lads in sailor costume, one of whom remarked to the other: "What a holiday we'd have if _we_ could earn it! eh, Pierre, my boy?"

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF TWO SAILOR BOYS.

placed in a grave

From this reading TRACKING A BURIED RIVER.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "The sum of 3000 francs [$600] will be paid by the Scientific Association of Morlaix to any one who shall succeed in tracing the course of the Larve, and ascertaining whether it has any under-ground communication with the sea.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading "The sum of 3000 francs [$600] will be paid by the Scientific Association of Morlaix to any one who shall succeed in tracing the course of the Larve, and ascertaining whether it has any under-ground communication with the sea.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading Such was the announcement which, posted in the quaint three-cornered market-place of the old French town of Longchamp, attracted a good many readers, and among the rest two lads in sailor costume, one of whom remarked to the other: "What a holiday we'd have if _we_ could earn it! eh, Pierre, my boy?"

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Such was the announcement which, posted in the quaint three-cornered market-place of the old French town of Longchamp, attracted a good many readers, and among the rest two lads in sailor costume, one of whom remarked to the other: "What a holiday we'd have if _we_ could earn it! eh, Pierre, my boy?"

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "The sum of 3000 francs [$600] will be paid by the Scientific Association of Morlaix to any one who shall succeed in tracing the course of the Larve, and ascertaining whether it has any under-ground communication with the sea.

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From this reading "FELIX DELAROCHE, President."

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading Such was the announcement which, posted in the quaint three-cornered market-place of the old French town of Longchamp, attracted a good many readers, and among the rest two lads in sailor costume, one of whom remarked to the other: "What a holiday we'd have if _we_ could earn it! eh, Pierre, my boy?"

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

From this reading Such was the announcement which, posted in the quaint three-cornered market-place of the old French town of Longchamp, attracted a good many readers, and among the rest two lads in sailor costume, one of whom remarked to the other: "What a holiday we'd have if _we_ could earn it! eh, Pierre, my boy?"

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

From this reading "FELIX DELAROCHE, President."

plural of “franc” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes

From this reading "The sum of 3000 francs [$600] will be paid by the Scientific Association of Morlaix to any one who shall succeed in tracing the course of the Larve, and ascertaining whether it has any under-ground communication with the sea.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Such was the announcement which, posted in the quaint three-cornered market-place of the old French town of Longchamp, attracted a good many readers, and among the rest two lads in sailor costume, one of whom remarked to the other: "What a holiday we'd have if _we_ could earn it! eh, Pierre, my boy?"

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Such was the announcement which, posted in the quaint three-cornered market-place of the old French town of Longchamp, attracted a good many readers, and among the rest two lads in sailor costume, one of whom remarked to the other: "What a holiday we'd have if _we_ could earn it! eh, Pierre, my boy?"

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "The sum of 3000 francs [$600] will be paid by the Scientific Association of Morlaix to any one who shall succeed in tracing the course of the Larve, and ascertaining whether it has any under-ground communication with the sea.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Such was the announcement which, posted in the quaint three-cornered market-place of the old French town of Longchamp, attracted a good many readers, and among the rest two lads in sailor costume, one of whom remarked to the other: "What a holiday we'd have if _we_ could earn it! eh, Pierre, my boy?"

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading Such was the announcement which, posted in the quaint three-cornered market-place of the old French town of Longchamp, attracted a good many readers, and among the rest two lads in sailor costume, one of whom remarked to the other: "What a holiday we'd have if _we_ could earn it! eh, Pierre, my boy?"

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Such was the announcement which, posted in the quaint three-cornered market-place of the old French town of Longchamp, attracted a good many readers, and among the rest two lads in sailor costume, one of whom remarked to the other: "What a holiday we'd have if _we_ could earn it! eh, Pierre, my boy?"

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

From this reading "The sum of 3000 francs [$600] will be paid by the Scientific Association of Morlaix to any one who shall succeed in tracing the course of the Larve, and ascertaining whether it has any under-ground communication with the sea.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "The sum of 3000 francs [$600] will be paid by the Scientific Association of Morlaix to any one who shall succeed in tracing the course of the Larve, and ascertaining whether it has any under-ground communication with the sea.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading Such was the announcement which, posted in the quaint three-cornered market-place of the old French town of Longchamp, attracted a good many readers, and among the rest two lads in sailor costume, one of whom remarked to the other: "What a holiday we'd have if _we_ could earn it! eh, Pierre, my boy?"

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

From this reading "The sum of 3000 francs [$600] will be paid by the Scientific Association of Morlaix to any one who shall succeed in tracing the course of the Larve, and ascertaining whether it has any under-ground communication with the sea.

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

From this reading Such was the announcement which, posted in the quaint three-cornered market-place of the old French town of Longchamp, attracted a good many readers, and among the rest two lads in sailor costume, one of whom remarked to the other: "What a holiday we'd have if _we_ could earn it! eh, Pierre, my boy?"

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Such was the announcement which, posted in the quaint three-cornered market-place of the old French town of Longchamp, attracted a good many readers, and among the rest two lads in sailor costume, one of whom remarked to the other: "What a holiday we'd have if _we_ could earn it! eh, Pierre, my boy?"

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

From this reading Such was the announcement which, posted in the quaint three-cornered market-place of the old French town of Longchamp, attracted a good many readers, and among the rest two lads in sailor costume, one of whom remarked to the other: "What a holiday we'd have if _we_ could earn it! eh, Pierre, my boy?"

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

From this reading "The sum of 3000 francs [$600] will be paid by the Scientific Association of Morlaix to any one who shall succeed in tracing the course of the Larve, and ascertaining whether it has any under-ground communication with the sea.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Such was the announcement which, posted in the quaint three-cornered market-place of the old French town of Longchamp, attracted a good many readers, and among the rest two lads in sailor costume, one of whom remarked to the other: "What a holiday we'd have if _we_ could earn it! eh, Pierre, my boy?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF TWO SAILOR BOYS.

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

From this reading Such was the announcement which, posted in the quaint three-cornered market-place of the old French town of Longchamp, attracted a good many readers, and among the rest two lads in sailor costume, one of whom remarked to the other: "What a holiday we'd have if _we_ could earn it! eh, Pierre, my boy?"

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "The sum of 3000 francs [$600] will be paid by the Scientific Association of Morlaix to any one who shall succeed in tracing the course of the Larve, and ascertaining whether it has any under-ground communication with the sea.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Such was the announcement which, posted in the quaint three-cornered market-place of the old French town of Longchamp, attracted a good many readers, and among the rest two lads in sailor costume, one of whom remarked to the other: "What a holiday we'd have if _we_ could earn it! eh, Pierre, my boy?"

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading "The sum of 3000 francs [$600] will be paid by the Scientific Association of Morlaix to any one who shall succeed in tracing the course of the Larve, and ascertaining whether it has any under-ground communication with the sea.

capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river

From this reading Such was the announcement which, posted in the quaint three-cornered market-place of the old French town of Longchamp, attracted a good many readers, and among the rest two lads in sailor costume, one of whom remarked to the other: "What a holiday we'd have if _we_ could earn it! eh, Pierre, my boy?"

publicly displayed

From this reading Such was the announcement which, posted in the quaint three-cornered market-place of the old French town of Longchamp, attracted a good many readers, and among the rest two lads in sailor costume, one of whom remarked to the other: "What a holiday we'd have if _we_ could earn it! eh, Pierre, my boy?"

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading "FELIX DELAROCHE, President."

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading Such was the announcement which, posted in the quaint three-cornered market-place of the old French town of Longchamp, attracted a good many readers, and among the rest two lads in sailor costume, one of whom remarked to the other: "What a holiday we'd have if _we_ could earn it! eh, Pierre, my boy?"

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Such was the announcement which, posted in the quaint three-cornered market-place of the old French town of Longchamp, attracted a good many readers, and among the rest two lads in sailor costume, one of whom remarked to the other: "What a holiday we'd have if _we_ could earn it! eh, Pierre, my boy?"

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading Such was the announcement which, posted in the quaint three-cornered market-place of the old French town of Longchamp, attracted a good many readers, and among the rest two lads in sailor costume, one of whom remarked to the other: "What a holiday we'd have if _we_ could earn it! eh, Pierre, my boy?"

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Such was the announcement which, posted in the quaint three-cornered market-place of the old French town of Longchamp, attracted a good many readers, and among the rest two lads in sailor costume, one of whom remarked to the other: "What a holiday we'd have if _we_ could earn it! eh, Pierre, my boy?"

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading TRACKING A BURIED RIVER.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF TWO SAILOR BOYS.

of or relating to the practice of science

From this reading "The sum of 3000 francs [$600] will be paid by the Scientific Association of Morlaix to any one who shall succeed in tracing the course of the Larve, and ascertaining whether it has any under-ground communication with the sea.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading "The sum of 3000 francs [$600] will be paid by the Scientific Association of Morlaix to any one who shall succeed in tracing the course of the Larve, and ascertaining whether it has any under-ground communication with the sea.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "The sum of 3000 francs [$600] will be paid by the Scientific Association of Morlaix to any one who shall succeed in tracing the course of the Larve, and ascertaining whether it has any under-ground communication with the sea.

attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading "The sum of 3000 francs [$600] will be paid by the Scientific Association of Morlaix to any one who shall succeed in tracing the course of the Larve, and ascertaining whether it has any under-ground communication with the sea.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such was the announcement which, posted in the quaint three-cornered market-place of the old French town of Longchamp, attracted a good many readers, and among the rest two lads in sailor costume, one of whom remarked to the other: "What a holiday we'd have if _we_ could earn it! eh, Pierre, my boy?"

a quantity of money

From this reading "The sum of 3000 francs [$600] will be paid by the Scientific Association of Morlaix to any one who shall succeed in tracing the course of the Larve, and ascertaining whether it has any under-ground communication with the sea.

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

From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF TWO SAILOR BOYS.

having three corners

From this reading Such was the announcement which, posted in the quaint three-cornered market-place of the old French town of Longchamp, attracted a good many readers, and among the rest two lads in sailor costume, one of whom remarked to the other: "What a holiday we'd have if _we_ could earn it! eh, Pierre, my boy?"

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

From this reading "The sum of 3000 francs [$600] will be paid by the Scientific Association of Morlaix to any one who shall succeed in tracing the course of the Larve, and ascertaining whether it has any under-ground communication with the sea.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Such was the announcement which, posted in the quaint three-cornered market-place of the old French town of Longchamp, attracted a good many readers, and among the rest two lads in sailor costume, one of whom remarked to the other: "What a holiday we'd have if _we_ could earn it! eh, Pierre, my boy?"

the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline

From this reading "The sum of 3000 francs [$600] will be paid by the Scientific Association of Morlaix to any one who shall succeed in tracing the course of the Larve, and ascertaining whether it has any under-ground communication with the sea.

the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind

From this reading TRACKING A BURIED RIVER.

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

From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF TWO SAILOR BOYS.

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

From this reading "The sum of 3000 francs [$600] will be paid by the Scientific Association of Morlaix to any one who shall succeed in tracing the course of the Larve, and ascertaining whether it has any under-ground communication with the sea.

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

From this reading Such was the announcement which, posted in the quaint three-cornered market-place of the old French town of Longchamp, attracted a good many readers, and among the rest two lads in sailor costume, one of whom remarked to the other: "What a holiday we'd have if _we_ could earn it! eh, Pierre, my boy?"

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Such was the announcement which, posted in the quaint three-cornered market-place of the old French town of Longchamp, attracted a good many readers, and among the rest two lads in sailor costume, one of whom remarked to the other: "What a holiday we'd have if _we_ could earn it! eh, Pierre, my boy?"

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

From this reading Such was the announcement which, posted in the quaint three-cornered market-place of the old French town of Longchamp, attracted a good many readers, and among the rest two lads in sailor costume, one of whom remarked to the other: "What a holiday we'd have if _we_ could earn it! eh, Pierre, my boy?"

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Such was the announcement which, posted in the quaint three-cornered market-place of the old French town of Longchamp, attracted a good many readers, and among the rest two lads in sailor costume, one of whom remarked to the other: "What a holiday we'd have if _we_ could earn it! eh, Pierre, my boy?"

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading "The sum of 3000 francs [$600] will be paid by the Scientific Association of Morlaix to any one who shall succeed in tracing the course of the Larve, and ascertaining whether it has any under-ground communication with the sea.

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

From this reading Such was the announcement which, posted in the quaint three-cornered market-place of the old French town of Longchamp, attracted a good many readers, and among the rest two lads in sailor costume, one of whom remarked to the other: "What a holiday we'd have if _we_ could earn it! eh, Pierre, my boy?"

which person or people

From this reading "The sum of 3000 francs [$600] will be paid by the Scientific Association of Morlaix to any one who shall succeed in tracing the course of the Larve, and ascertaining whether it has any under-ground communication with the sea.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Such was the announcement which, posted in the quaint three-cornered market-place of the old French town of Longchamp, attracted a good many readers, and among the rest two lads in sailor costume, one of whom remarked to the other: "What a holiday we'd have if _we_ could earn it! eh, Pierre, my boy?"

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "The sum of 3000 francs [$600] will be paid by the Scientific Association of Morlaix to any one who shall succeed in tracing the course of the Larve, and ascertaining whether it has any under-ground communication with the sea.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "The sum of 3000 francs [$600] will be paid by the Scientific Association of Morlaix to any one who shall succeed in tracing the course of the Larve, and ascertaining whether it has any under-ground communication with the sea.