10
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From this reading But we did find a tunnel above which the figures 10 had been chipped out of solid stone.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a thoughtful moment, he continued: "We found most of the cabins unnumbered, or, if they had once been so marked, time and storms had done away with the numerals.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Bob, glancing from one to another of the group about the fireplace, saw in each face an eager interest in the tale he had to tell.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading But we did find a tunnel above which the figures 10 had been chipped out of solid stone.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading But in Meg's face there was more than interest, and suddenly Bob realized that the finding of the lost box was of vital importance to the mountain girl, while, to him, it had been merely an exciting adventure, the mystery of which had lured him on.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a thoughtful moment, he continued: "We found most of the cabins unnumbered, or, if they had once been so marked, time and storms had done away with the numerals.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Bob, glancing from one to another of the group about the fireplace, saw in each face an eager interest in the tale he had to tell.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But in Meg's face there was more than interest, and suddenly Bob realized that the finding of the lost box was of vital importance to the mountain girl, while, to him, it had been merely an exciting adventure, the mystery of which had lured him on.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Bob, glancing from one to another of the group about the fireplace, saw in each face an eager interest in the tale he had to tell.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading After a thoughtful moment, he continued: "We found most of the cabins unnumbered, or, if they had once been so marked, time and storms had done away with the numerals.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But in Meg's face there was more than interest, and suddenly Bob realized that the finding of the lost box was of vital importance to the mountain girl, while, to him, it had been merely an exciting adventure, the mystery of which had lured him on.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Bob, glancing from one to another of the group about the fireplace, saw in each face an eager interest in the tale he had to tell.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading But in Meg's face there was more than interest, and suddenly Bob realized that the finding of the lost box was of vital importance to the mountain girl, while, to him, it had been merely an exciting adventure, the mystery of which had lured him on.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in Meg's face there was more than interest, and suddenly Bob realized that the finding of the lost box was of vital importance to the mountain girl, while, to him, it had been merely an exciting adventure, the mystery of which had lured him on.
cabinsnounUS /ˈkæbənz/
plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading After a thoughtful moment, he continued: "We found most of the cabins unnumbered, or, if they had once been so marked, time and storms had done away with the numerals.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading "It didn't take us long to get to Crazy Creek Camp, I can tell you."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "It didn't take us long to get to Crazy Creek Camp, I can tell you."
chippedverbUS /tʃɪpt/
inflected form of “chip” — break off (a piece from a whole)
From this reading But we did find a tunnel above which the figures 10 had been chipped out of solid stone.
without stop or interruption
From this reading After a thoughtful moment, he continued: "We found most of the cabins unnumbered, or, if they had once been so marked, time and storms had done away with the numerals.
CrazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading "It didn't take us long to get to Crazy Creek Camp, I can tell you."
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading "It didn't take us long to get to Crazy Creek Camp, I can tell you."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But we did find a tunnel above which the figures 10 had been chipped out of solid stone.
didn't
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From this reading "It didn't take us long to get to Crazy Creek Camp, I can tell you."
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading After a thoughtful moment, he continued: "We found most of the cabins unnumbered, or, if they had once been so marked, time and storms had done away with the numerals.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Bob, glancing from one to another of the group about the fireplace, saw in each face an eager interest in the tale he had to tell.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Bob, glancing from one to another of the group about the fireplace, saw in each face an eager interest in the tale he had to tell.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading But in Meg's face there was more than interest, and suddenly Bob realized that the finding of the lost box was of vital importance to the mountain girl, while, to him, it had been merely an exciting adventure, the mystery of which had lured him on.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Bob, glancing from one to another of the group about the fireplace, saw in each face an eager interest in the tale he had to tell.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading But we did find a tunnel above which the figures 10 had been chipped out of solid stone.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading But we did find a tunnel above which the figures 10 had been chipped out of solid stone.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading But in Meg's face there was more than interest, and suddenly Bob realized that the finding of the lost box was of vital importance to the mountain girl, while, to him, it had been merely an exciting adventure, the mystery of which had lured him on.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading Bob, glancing from one to another of the group about the fireplace, saw in each face an eager interest in the tale he had to tell.
set up or found
From this reading After a thoughtful moment, he continued: "We found most of the cabins unnumbered, or, if they had once been so marked, time and storms had done away with the numerals.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Bob, glancing from one to another of the group about the fireplace, saw in each face an eager interest in the tale he had to tell.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "It didn't take us long to get to Crazy Creek Camp, I can tell you."
a young female
From this reading But in Meg's face there was more than interest, and suddenly Bob realized that the finding of the lost box was of vital importance to the mountain girl, while, to him, it had been merely an exciting adventure, the mystery of which had lured him on.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Bob, glancing from one to another of the group about the fireplace, saw in each face an eager interest in the tale he had to tell.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Bob, glancing from one to another of the group about the fireplace, saw in each face an eager interest in the tale he had to tell.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bob, glancing from one to another of the group about the fireplace, saw in each face an eager interest in the tale he had to tell.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bob, glancing from one to another of the group about the fireplace, saw in each face an eager interest in the tale he had to tell.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But in Meg's face there was more than interest, and suddenly Bob realized that the finding of the lost box was of vital importance to the mountain girl, while, to him, it had been merely an exciting adventure, the mystery of which had lured him on.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It didn't take us long to get to Crazy Creek Camp, I can tell you."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading After a thoughtful moment, he continued: "We found most of the cabins unnumbered, or, if they had once been so marked, time and storms had done away with the numerals.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading But in Meg's face there was more than interest, and suddenly Bob realized that the finding of the lost box was of vital importance to the mountain girl, while, to him, it had been merely an exciting adventure, the mystery of which had lured him on.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bob, glancing from one to another of the group about the fireplace, saw in each face an eager interest in the tale he had to tell.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Bob, glancing from one to another of the group about the fireplace, saw in each face an eager interest in the tale he had to tell.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It didn't take us long to get to Crazy Creek Camp, I can tell you."
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 "It didn't take us long to get to Crazy Creek Camp, I can tell you."
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading But in Meg's face there was more than interest, and suddenly Bob realized that the finding of the lost box was of vital importance to the mountain girl, while, to him, it had been merely an exciting adventure, the mystery of which had lured him on.
luredverbUS /lʊrd/
past form of “lure” — provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
From this reading But in Meg's face there was more than interest, and suddenly Bob realized that the finding of the lost box was of vital importance to the mountain girl, while, to him, it had been merely an exciting adventure, the mystery of which had lured him on.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading After a thoughtful moment, he continued: "We found most of the cabins unnumbered, or, if they had once been so marked, time and storms had done away with the numerals.
Meg's
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From this reading But in Meg's face there was more than interest, and suddenly Bob realized that the finding of the lost box was of vital importance to the mountain girl, while, to him, it had been merely an exciting adventure, the mystery of which had lured him on.
and nothing more
From this reading But in Meg's face there was more than interest, and suddenly Bob realized that the finding of the lost box was of vital importance to the mountain girl, while, to him, it had been merely an exciting adventure, the mystery of which had lured him on.
a particular point in time
From this reading After a thoughtful moment, he continued: "We found most of the cabins unnumbered, or, if they had once been so marked, time and storms had done away with the numerals.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But in Meg's face there was more than interest, and suddenly Bob realized that the finding of the lost box was of vital importance to the mountain girl, while, to him, it had been merely an exciting adventure, the mystery of which had lured him on.
used to form the superlative
From this reading After a thoughtful moment, he continued: "We found most of the cabins unnumbered, or, if they had once been so marked, time and storms had done away with the numerals.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading But in Meg's face there was more than interest, and suddenly Bob realized that the finding of the lost box was of vital importance to the mountain girl, while, to him, it had been merely an exciting adventure, the mystery of which had lured him on.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading But in Meg's face there was more than interest, and suddenly Bob realized that the finding of the lost box was of vital importance to the mountain girl, while, to him, it had been merely an exciting adventure, the mystery of which had lured him on.
numeralsnounUS /ˈnuːmərəlz/
plural of “numeral” — a symbol used to represent a number
From this reading After a thoughtful moment, he continued: "We found most of the cabins unnumbered, or, if they had once been so marked, time and storms had done away with the numerals.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bob, glancing from one to another of the group about the fireplace, saw in each face an eager interest in the tale he had to tell.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But in Meg's face there was more than interest, and suddenly Bob realized that the finding of the lost box was of vital importance to the mountain girl, while, to him, it had been merely an exciting adventure, the mystery of which had lured him on.
on one occasion
From this reading After a thoughtful moment, he continued: "We found most of the cabins unnumbered, or, if they had once been so marked, time and storms had done away with the numerals.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Bob, glancing from one to another of the group about the fireplace, saw in each face an eager interest in the tale he had to tell.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After a thoughtful moment, he continued: "We found most of the cabins unnumbered, or, if they had once been so marked, time and storms had done away with the numerals.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But we did find a tunnel above which the figures 10 had been chipped out of solid stone.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading But in Meg's face there was more than interest, and suddenly Bob realized that the finding of the lost box was of vital importance to the mountain girl, while, to him, it had been merely an exciting adventure, the mystery of which had lured him on.
cut with a saw
From this reading Bob, glancing from one to another of the group about the fireplace, saw in each face an eager interest in the tale he had to tell.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After a thoughtful moment, he continued: "We found most of the cabins unnumbered, or, if they had once been so marked, time and storms had done away with the numerals.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading But we did find a tunnel above which the figures 10 had been chipped out of solid stone.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading But we did find a tunnel above which the figures 10 had been chipped out of solid stone.
stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading After a thoughtful moment, he continued: "We found most of the cabins unnumbered, or, if they had once been so marked, time and storms had done away with the numerals.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading But in Meg's face there was more than interest, and suddenly Bob realized that the finding of the lost box was of vital importance to the mountain girl, while, to him, it had been merely an exciting adventure, the mystery of which had lured him on.
carry out
From this reading "It didn't take us long to get to Crazy Creek Camp, I can tell you."
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Bob, glancing from one to another of the group about the fireplace, saw in each face an eager interest in the tale he had to tell.
express in words
From this reading "It didn't take us long to get to Crazy Creek Camp, I can tell you."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But in Meg's face there was more than interest, and suddenly Bob realized that the finding of the lost box was of vital importance to the mountain girl, while, to him, it had been merely an exciting adventure, the mystery of which had lured him on.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But in Meg's face there was more than interest, and suddenly Bob realized that the finding of the lost box was of vital importance to the mountain girl, while, to him, it had been merely an exciting adventure, the mystery of which had lured him on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bob, glancing from one to another of the group about the fireplace, saw in each face an eager interest in the tale he had to tell.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But in Meg's face there was more than interest, and suddenly Bob realized that the finding of the lost box was of vital importance to the mountain girl, while, to him, it had been merely an exciting adventure, the mystery of which had lured him on.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After a thoughtful moment, he continued: "We found most of the cabins unnumbered, or, if they had once been so marked, time and storms had done away with the numerals.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading After a thoughtful moment, he continued: "We found most of the cabins unnumbered, or, if they had once been so marked, time and storms had done away with the numerals.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After a thoughtful moment, he continued: "We found most of the cabins unnumbered, or, if they had once been so marked, time and storms had done away with the numerals.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It didn't take us long to get to Crazy Creek Camp, I can tell you."
tunnelverbUS /ˈtʌnəl/
move through by or as by digging
From this reading But we did find a tunnel above which the figures 10 had been chipped out of solid stone.
unnumberedadjective
too numerous to be counted
From this reading After a thoughtful moment, he continued: "We found most of the cabins unnumbered, or, if they had once been so marked, time and storms had done away with the numerals.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It didn't take us long to get to Crazy Creek Camp, I can tell you."
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading But in Meg's face there was more than interest, and suddenly Bob realized that the finding of the lost box was of vital importance to the mountain girl, while, to him, it had been merely an exciting adventure, the mystery of which had lured him on.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But in Meg's face there was more than interest, and suddenly Bob realized that the finding of the lost box was of vital importance to the mountain girl, while, to him, it had been merely an exciting adventure, the mystery of which had lured him on.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading After a thoughtful moment, he continued: "We found most of the cabins unnumbered, or, if they had once been so marked, time and storms had done away with the numerals.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But in Meg's face there was more than interest, and suddenly Bob realized that the finding of the lost box was of vital importance to the mountain girl, while, to him, it had been merely an exciting adventure, the mystery of which had lured him on.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But in Meg's face there was more than interest, and suddenly Bob realized that the finding of the lost box was of vital importance to the mountain girl, while, to him, it had been merely an exciting adventure, the mystery of which had lured him on.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After a thoughtful moment, he continued: "We found most of the cabins unnumbered, or, if they had once been so marked, time and storms had done away with the numerals.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It didn't take us long to get to Crazy Creek Camp, I can tell you."
