used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now, with engine in full throb, they were scurrying along narrow channels of dark water, and now submerging for a sub-sea journey.
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 But each hour of the journey had its new thrill and added charm.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading It was two days before any further adventure crossed their path.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Now, with engine in full throb, they were scurrying along narrow channels of dark water, and now submerging for a sub-sea journey.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE MYSTERY CAVERN Once their craft was repaired, the submarine party pushed northward at an average rate of ten miles an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But each hour of the journey had its new thrill and added charm.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was two days before any further adventure crossed their path.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE MYSTERY CAVERN Once their craft was repaired, the submarine party pushed northward at an average rate of ten miles an hour.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading THE MYSTERY CAVERN Once their craft was repaired, the submarine party pushed northward at an average rate of ten miles an hour.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Now, shadowy objects shot past them, and Dave uttered a prayer that they might not mix with the propeller--seal, walrus or white whale, whatever they might be.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was two days before any further adventure crossed their path.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But each hour of the journey had its new thrill and added charm.
CAVERNnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading THE MYSTERY CAVERN Once their craft was repaired, the submarine party pushed northward at an average rate of ten miles an hour.
channelsnounUS /ˈtʃænəlz/
official routes of communication
From this reading Now, with engine in full throb, they were scurrying along narrow channels of dark water, and now submerging for a sub-sea journey.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading But each hour of the journey had its new thrill and added charm.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading THE MYSTERY CAVERN Once their craft was repaired, the submarine party pushed northward at an average rate of ten miles an hour.
placed crosswise
From this reading It was two days before any further adventure crossed their path.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Now, with engine in full throb, they were scurrying along narrow channels of dark water, and now submerging for a sub-sea journey.
Dave
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From this reading Now, shadowy objects shot past them, and Dave uttered a prayer that they might not mix with the propeller--seal, walrus or white whale, whatever they might be.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was two days before any further adventure crossed their path.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading But each hour of the journey had its new thrill and added charm.
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading Now, with engine in full throb, they were scurrying along narrow channels of dark water, and now submerging for a sub-sea journey.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now, with engine in full throb, they were scurrying along narrow channels of dark water, and now submerging for a sub-sea journey.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Now, with engine in full throb, they were scurrying along narrow channels of dark water, and now submerging for a sub-sea journey.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading It was two days before any further adventure crossed their path.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But each hour of the journey had its new thrill and added charm.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE MYSTERY CAVERN Once their craft was repaired, the submarine party pushed northward at an average rate of ten miles an hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now, with engine in full throb, they were scurrying along narrow channels of dark water, and now submerging for a sub-sea journey.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was two days before any further adventure crossed their path.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But each hour of the journey had its new thrill and added charm.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading But each hour of the journey had its new thrill and added charm.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Now, shadowy objects shot past them, and Dave uttered a prayer that they might not mix with the propeller--seal, walrus or white whale, whatever they might be.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading THE MYSTERY CAVERN Once their craft was repaired, the submarine party pushed northward at an average rate of ten miles an hour.
mixverbUS /mɪks/
mix together different elements
From this reading Now, shadowy objects shot past them, and Dave uttered a prayer that they might not mix with the propeller--seal, walrus or white whale, whatever they might be.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading THE MYSTERY CAVERN Once their craft was repaired, the submarine party pushed northward at an average rate of ten miles an hour.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Now, with engine in full throb, they were scurrying along narrow channels of dark water, and now submerging for a sub-sea journey.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But each hour of the journey had its new thrill and added charm.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading THE MYSTERY CAVERN Once their craft was repaired, the submarine party pushed northward at an average rate of ten miles an hour.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now, shadowy objects shot past them, and Dave uttered a prayer that they might not mix with the propeller--seal, walrus or white whale, whatever they might be.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, with engine in full throb, they were scurrying along narrow channels of dark water, and now submerging for a sub-sea journey.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Now, shadowy objects shot past them, and Dave uttered a prayer that they might not mix with the propeller--seal, walrus or white whale, whatever they might be.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MYSTERY CAVERN Once their craft was repaired, the submarine party pushed northward at an average rate of ten miles an hour.
on one occasion
From this reading THE MYSTERY CAVERN Once their craft was repaired, the submarine party pushed northward at an average rate of ten miles an hour.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Now, shadowy objects shot past them, and Dave uttered a prayer that they might not mix with the propeller--seal, walrus or white whale, whatever they might be.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE MYSTERY CAVERN Once their craft was repaired, the submarine party pushed northward at an average rate of ten miles an hour.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Now, shadowy objects shot past them, and Dave uttered a prayer that they might not mix with the propeller--seal, walrus or white whale, whatever they might be.
a course of conduct
From this reading It was two days before any further adventure crossed their path.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Now, shadowy objects shot past them, and Dave uttered a prayer that they might not mix with the propeller--seal, walrus or white whale, whatever they might be.
propellernounUS /prəˈpelər/
a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water
From this reading Now, shadowy objects shot past them, and Dave uttered a prayer that they might not mix with the propeller--seal, walrus or white whale, whatever they might be.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading THE MYSTERY CAVERN Once their craft was repaired, the submarine party pushed northward at an average rate of ten miles an hour.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading THE MYSTERY CAVERN Once their craft was repaired, the submarine party pushed northward at an average rate of ten miles an hour.
repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading THE MYSTERY CAVERN Once their craft was repaired, the submarine party pushed northward at an average rate of ten miles an hour.
scurryingadjectiveUS /ˈskɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading Now, with engine in full throb, they were scurrying along narrow channels of dark water, and now submerging for a sub-sea journey.
sealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading Now, shadowy objects shot past them, and Dave uttered a prayer that they might not mix with the propeller--seal, walrus or white whale, whatever they might be.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading Now, shadowy objects shot past them, and Dave uttered a prayer that they might not mix with the propeller--seal, walrus or white whale, whatever they might be.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Now, shadowy objects shot past them, and Dave uttered a prayer that they might not mix with the propeller--seal, walrus or white whale, whatever they might be.
sub-sea
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From this reading Now, with engine in full throb, they were scurrying along narrow channels of dark water, and now submerging for a sub-sea journey.
submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading THE MYSTERY CAVERN Once their craft was repaired, the submarine party pushed northward at an average rate of ten miles an hour.
submergingnoun
sinking until covered completely with water
From this reading Now, with engine in full throb, they were scurrying along narrow channels of dark water, and now submerging for a sub-sea journey.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading THE MYSTERY CAVERN Once their craft was repaired, the submarine party pushed northward at an average rate of ten miles an hour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now, shadowy objects shot past them, and Dave uttered a prayer that they might not mix with the propeller--seal, walrus or white whale, whatever they might be.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MYSTERY CAVERN Once their craft was repaired, the submarine party pushed northward at an average rate of ten miles an hour.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE MYSTERY CAVERN Once their craft was repaired, the submarine party pushed northward at an average rate of ten miles an hour.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Now, shadowy objects shot past them, and Dave uttered a prayer that they might not mix with the propeller--seal, walrus or white whale, whatever they might be.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now, with engine in full throb, they were scurrying along narrow channels of dark water, and now submerging for a sub-sea journey.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading But each hour of the journey had its new thrill and added charm.
throbverbUS /θrɑːb/
pulsate or pound with abnormal force
From this reading Now, with engine in full throb, they were scurrying along narrow channels of dark water, and now submerging for a sub-sea journey.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was two days before any further adventure crossed their path.
communicated in words
From this reading Now, shadowy objects shot past them, and Dave uttered a prayer that they might not mix with the propeller--seal, walrus or white whale, whatever they might be.
walrusnounUS /ˈwɔːlrəs/
either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber
From this reading Now, shadowy objects shot past them, and Dave uttered a prayer that they might not mix with the propeller--seal, walrus or white whale, whatever they might be.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MYSTERY CAVERN Once their craft was repaired, the submarine party pushed northward at an average rate of ten miles an hour.
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 Now, with engine in full throb, they were scurrying along narrow channels of dark water, and now submerging for a sub-sea journey.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now, with engine in full throb, they were scurrying along narrow channels of dark water, and now submerging for a sub-sea journey.
whalenounUS /weɪl/
a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading Now, shadowy objects shot past them, and Dave uttered a prayer that they might not mix with the propeller--seal, walrus or white whale, whatever they might be.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Now, shadowy objects shot past them, and Dave uttered a prayer that they might not mix with the propeller--seal, walrus or white whale, whatever they might be.
a Caucasian
From this reading Now, shadowy objects shot past them, and Dave uttered a prayer that they might not mix with the propeller--seal, walrus or white whale, whatever they might be.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now, with engine in full throb, they were scurrying along narrow channels of dark water, and now submerging for a sub-sea journey.
