Chapter V · The Hole in the Hill

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

From this reading “Total darkness down here, isn’t there?” said Kent, putting out his hand to see how wide the passage was, and finding hard walls within a foot of where he stood.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading The young man cautiously advanced, feeling his way, and after going some ten paces, suddenly emerged into a cavern—how large it was impossible to tell, owing to the darkness.

later than; following

From this reading The young man cautiously advanced, feeling his way, and after going some ten paces, suddenly emerged into a cavern—how large it was impossible to tell, owing to the darkness.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading It was evident, however, that there was somewhere a communication with the outer world, as the air was not stifling or mephitic, as usual in caves, but quite fresh and agreeable.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading It was evident, however, that there was somewhere a communication with the outer world, as the air was not stifling or mephitic, as usual in caves, but quite fresh and agreeable.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Foller yer nose, an’ I’ll foller you.”

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

From this reading “Total darkness down here, isn’t there?” said Kent, putting out his hand to see how wide the passage was, and finding hard walls within a foot of where he stood.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading “Yas,” answered Wild Nat; “but thet’s nothin’.

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

From this reading It was evident, however, that there was somewhere a communication with the outer world, as the air was not stifling or mephitic, as usual in caves, but quite fresh and agreeable.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “Yas,” answered Wild Nat; “but thet’s nothin’.

as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact

From this reading The young man cautiously advanced, feeling his way, and after going some ten paces, suddenly emerged into a cavern—how large it was impossible to tell, owing to the darkness.

A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.

From this reading The young man cautiously advanced, feeling his way, and after going some ten paces, suddenly emerged into a cavern—how large it was impossible to tell, owing to the darkness.

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 It was evident, however, that there was somewhere a communication with the outer world, as the air was not stifling or mephitic, as usual in caves, but quite fresh and agreeable.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading It was evident, however, that there was somewhere a communication with the outer world, as the air was not stifling or mephitic, as usual in caves, but quite fresh and agreeable.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading “Total darkness down here, isn’t there?” said Kent, putting out his hand to see how wide the passage was, and finding hard walls within a foot of where he stood.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading “Total darkness down here, isn’t there?” said Kent, putting out his hand to see how wide the passage was, and finding hard walls within a foot of where he stood.

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

From this reading The young man cautiously advanced, feeling his way, and after going some ten paces, suddenly emerged into a cavern—how large it was impossible to tell, owing to the darkness.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It was evident, however, that there was somewhere a communication with the outer world, as the air was not stifling or mephitic, as usual in caves, but quite fresh and agreeable.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading The young man cautiously advanced, feeling his way, and after going some ten paces, suddenly emerged into a cavern—how large it was impossible to tell, owing to the darkness.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading “Total darkness down here, isn’t there?” said Kent, putting out his hand to see how wide the passage was, and finding hard walls within a foot of where he stood.

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

From this reading Foller yer nose, an’ I’ll foller you.”

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading “Total darkness down here, isn’t there?” said Kent, putting out his hand to see how wide the passage was, and finding hard walls within a foot of where he stood.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading It was evident, however, that there was somewhere a communication with the outer world, as the air was not stifling or mephitic, as usual in caves, but quite fresh and agreeable.

the act of departing

From this reading The young man cautiously advanced, feeling his way, and after going some ten paces, suddenly emerged into a cavern—how large it was impossible to tell, owing to the darkness.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading “Total darkness down here, isn’t there?” said Kent, putting out his hand to see how wide the passage was, and finding hard walls within a foot of where he stood.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading “Total darkness down here, isn’t there?” said Kent, putting out his hand to see how wide the passage was, and finding hard walls within a foot of where he stood.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “Total darkness down here, isn’t there?” said Kent, putting out his hand to see how wide the passage was, and finding hard walls within a foot of where he stood.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “Total darkness down here, isn’t there?” said Kent, putting out his hand to see how wide the passage was, and finding hard walls within a foot of where he stood.

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

From this reading “Total darkness down here, isn’t there?” said Kent, putting out his hand to see how wide the passage was, and finding hard walls within a foot of where he stood.

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

From this reading “Total darkness down here, isn’t there?” said Kent, putting out his hand to see how wide the passage was, and finding hard walls within a foot of where he stood.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It was evident, however, that there was somewhere a communication with the outer world, as the air was not stifling or mephitic, as usual in caves, but quite fresh and agreeable.

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

From this reading Foller yer nose, an’ I’ll foller you.”

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading The young man cautiously advanced, feeling his way, and after going some ten paces, suddenly emerged into a cavern—how large it was impossible to tell, owing to the darkness.

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

From this reading It was evident, however, that there was somewhere a communication with the outer world, as the air was not stifling or mephitic, as usual in caves, but quite fresh and agreeable.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The young man cautiously advanced, feeling his way, and after going some ten paces, suddenly emerged into a cavern—how large it was impossible to tell, owing to the darkness.

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

From this reading “Total darkness down here, isn’t there?” said Kent, putting out his hand to see how wide the passage was, and finding hard walls within a foot of where he stood.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The young man cautiously advanced, feeling his way, and after going some ten paces, suddenly emerged into a cavern—how large it was impossible to tell, owing to the darkness.

a county in southeastern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom, it was the first to be colonized by the Romans

From this reading “Total darkness down here, isn’t there?” said Kent, putting out his hand to see how wide the passage was, and finding hard walls within a foot of where he stood.

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

From this reading The young man cautiously advanced, feeling his way, and after going some ten paces, suddenly emerged into a cavern—how large it was impossible to tell, owing to the darkness.

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

From this reading The young man cautiously advanced, feeling his way, and after going some ten paces, suddenly emerged into a cavern—how large it was impossible to tell, owing to the darkness.

of noxious stench from atmospheric pollution

From this reading It was evident, however, that there was somewhere a communication with the outer world, as the air was not stifling or mephitic, as usual in caves, but quite fresh and agreeable.

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

From this reading “Yas,” answered Wild Nat; “but thet’s nothin’.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading Foller yer nose, an’ I’ll foller you.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was evident, however, that there was somewhere a communication with the outer world, as the air was not stifling or mephitic, as usual in caves, but quite fresh and agreeable.

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

From this reading “Yas,” answered Wild Nat; “but thet’s nothin’.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Total darkness down here, isn’t there?” said Kent, putting out his hand to see how wide the passage was, and finding hard walls within a foot of where he stood.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was evident, however, that there was somewhere a communication with the outer world, as the air was not stifling or mephitic, as usual in caves, but quite fresh and agreeable.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “Total darkness down here, isn’t there?” said Kent, putting out his hand to see how wide the passage was, and finding hard walls within a foot of where he stood.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading It was evident, however, that there was somewhere a communication with the outer world, as the air was not stifling or mephitic, as usual in caves, but quite fresh and agreeable.

owed as a debt

From this reading The young man cautiously advanced, feeling his way, and after going some ten paces, suddenly emerged into a cavern—how large it was impossible to tell, owing to the darkness.

plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading The young man cautiously advanced, feeling his way, and after going some ten paces, suddenly emerged into a cavern—how large it was impossible to tell, owing to the darkness.

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

From this reading “Total darkness down here, isn’t there?” said Kent, putting out his hand to see how wide the passage was, and finding hard walls within a foot of where he stood.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading “Total darkness down here, isn’t there?” said Kent, putting out his hand to see how wide the passage was, and finding hard walls within a foot of where he stood.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It was evident, however, that there was somewhere a communication with the outer world, as the air was not stifling or mephitic, as usual in caves, but quite fresh and agreeable.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Total darkness down here, isn’t there?” said Kent, putting out his hand to see how wide the passage was, and finding hard walls within a foot of where he stood.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “Total darkness down here, isn’t there?” said Kent, putting out his hand to see how wide the passage was, and finding hard walls within a foot of where he stood.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The young man cautiously advanced, feeling his way, and after going some ten paces, suddenly emerged into a cavern—how large it was impossible to tell, owing to the darkness.

in or at or to some place

From this reading It was evident, however, that there was somewhere a communication with the outer world, as the air was not stifling or mephitic, as usual in caves, but quite fresh and agreeable.

forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority

From this reading It was evident, however, that there was somewhere a communication with the outer world, as the air was not stifling or mephitic, as usual in caves, but quite fresh and agreeable.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading “Total darkness down here, isn’t there?” said Kent, putting out his hand to see how wide the passage was, and finding hard walls within a foot of where he stood.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading The young man cautiously advanced, feeling his way, and after going some ten paces, suddenly emerged into a cavern—how large it was impossible to tell, owing to the darkness.

express in words

From this reading The young man cautiously advanced, feeling his way, and after going some ten paces, suddenly emerged into a cavern—how large it was impossible to tell, owing to the darkness.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading The young man cautiously advanced, feeling his way, and after going some ten paces, suddenly emerged into a cavern—how large it was impossible to tell, owing to the darkness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was evident, however, that there was somewhere a communication with the outer world, as the air was not stifling or mephitic, as usual in caves, but quite fresh and agreeable.

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

From this reading “Total darkness down here, isn’t there?” said Kent, putting out his hand to see how wide the passage was, and finding hard walls within a foot of where he stood.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “Total darkness down here, isn’t there?” said Kent, putting out his hand to see how wide the passage was, and finding hard walls within a foot of where he stood.

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

From this reading “Yas,” answered Wild Nat; “but thet’s nothin’.

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

From this reading “Total darkness down here, isn’t there?” said Kent, putting out his hand to see how wide the passage was, and finding hard walls within a foot of where he stood.

add up in number or quantity

From this reading “Total darkness down here, isn’t there?” said Kent, putting out his hand to see how wide the passage was, and finding hard walls within a foot of where he stood.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading It was evident, however, that there was somewhere a communication with the outer world, as the air was not stifling or mephitic, as usual in caves, but quite fresh and agreeable.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading “Total darkness down here, isn’t there?” said Kent, putting out his hand to see how wide the passage was, and finding hard walls within a foot of where he stood.

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

From this reading “Total darkness down here, isn’t there?” said Kent, putting out his hand to see how wide the passage was, and finding hard walls within a foot of where he stood.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The young man cautiously advanced, feeling his way, and after going some ten paces, suddenly emerged into a cavern—how large it was impossible to tell, owing to the darkness.

in or at the place that

From this reading “Total darkness down here, isn’t there?” said Kent, putting out his hand to see how wide the passage was, and finding hard walls within a foot of where he stood.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading “Total darkness down here, isn’t there?” said Kent, putting out his hand to see how wide the passage was, and finding hard walls within a foot of where he stood.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading “Yas,” answered Wild Nat; “but thet’s nothin’.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was evident, however, that there was somewhere a communication with the outer world, as the air was not stifling or mephitic, as usual in caves, but quite fresh and agreeable.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading “Total darkness down here, isn’t there?” said Kent, putting out his hand to see how wide the passage was, and finding hard walls within a foot of where he stood.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading It was evident, however, that there was somewhere a communication with the outer world, as the air was not stifling or mephitic, as usual in caves, but quite fresh and agreeable.

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

From this reading “Yas,” answered Wild Nat; “but thet’s nothin’.

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

From this reading Foller yer nose, an’ I’ll foller you.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Foller yer nose, an’ I’ll foller you.”

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The young man cautiously advanced, feeling his way, and after going some ten paces, suddenly emerged into a cavern—how large it was impossible to tell, owing to the darkness.