Chapter IX

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

From this reading You have no doubt often heard of Volcanoes and Earthquakes, for almost everybody in all ages has felt a deep interest in them, and a curiosity to know what they are caused by.

an administrative unit of government

From this reading It is quite certain that there is an important connexion between Volcanoes and Earthquakes; and we may safely take this for granted, and at once call the cause of both, whatever it may be, _volcanic agency_.

plural of “age” — how long something has existed

From this reading You have no doubt often heard of Volcanoes and Earthquakes, for almost everybody in all ages has felt a deep interest in them, and a curiosity to know what they are caused by.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading You have no doubt often heard of Volcanoes and Earthquakes, for almost everybody in all ages has felt a deep interest in them, and a curiosity to know what they are caused by.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading You have no doubt often heard of Volcanoes and Earthquakes, for almost everybody in all ages has felt a deep interest in them, and a curiosity to know what they are caused by.

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

From this reading It is quite certain that there is an important connexion between Volcanoes and Earthquakes; and we may safely take this for granted, and at once call the cause of both, whatever it may be, _volcanic agency_.

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

From this reading PARLEY DESCRIBES VOLCANOES, EARTHQUAKES, AND HOT SPRINGS.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading You have no doubt often heard of Volcanoes and Earthquakes, for almost everybody in all ages has felt a deep interest in them, and a curiosity to know what they are caused by.

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

From this reading If you will listen to me, while I merely describe them as they really exist, without "drawing the long bow," as people say, I will then tell you how I think they are produced.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It is quite certain that there is an important connexion between Volcanoes and Earthquakes; and we may safely take this for granted, and at once call the cause of both, whatever it may be, _volcanic agency_.

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

From this reading It is quite certain that there is an important connexion between Volcanoes and Earthquakes; and we may safely take this for granted, and at once call the cause of both, whatever it may be, _volcanic agency_.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It has been discovered by extensive observations, that this agency does not exert itself in individual spots, so as to produce here a Volcano and there an Earthquake; but its operations take place over long tracts of country in which the Volcanoes are placed, and, in the spaces between them, Earthquakes are more or less frequent.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It is quite certain that there is an important connexion between Volcanoes and Earthquakes; and we may safely take this for granted, and at once call the cause of both, whatever it may be, _volcanic agency_.

the two together, not just one

From this reading It is quite certain that there is an important connexion between Volcanoes and Earthquakes; and we may safely take this for granted, and at once call the cause of both, whatever it may be, _volcanic agency_.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading If you will listen to me, while I merely describe them as they really exist, without "drawing the long bow," as people say, I will then tell you how I think they are produced.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It has been discovered by extensive observations, that this agency does not exert itself in individual spots, so as to produce here a Volcano and there an Earthquake; but its operations take place over long tracts of country in which the Volcanoes are placed, and, in the spaces between them, Earthquakes are more or less frequent.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading You have no doubt often heard of Volcanoes and Earthquakes, for almost everybody in all ages has felt a deep interest in them, and a curiosity to know what they are caused by.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It is quite certain that there is an important connexion between Volcanoes and Earthquakes; and we may safely take this for granted, and at once call the cause of both, whatever it may be, _volcanic agency_.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading It is quite certain that there is an important connexion between Volcanoes and Earthquakes; and we may safely take this for granted, and at once call the cause of both, whatever it may be, _volcanic agency_.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading You have no doubt often heard of Volcanoes and Earthquakes, for almost everybody in all ages has felt a deep interest in them, and a curiosity to know what they are caused by.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading It is quite certain that there is an important connexion between Volcanoes and Earthquakes; and we may safely take this for granted, and at once call the cause of both, whatever it may be, _volcanic agency_.

a connecting shape

From this reading It is quite certain that there is an important connexion between Volcanoes and Earthquakes; and we may safely take this for granted, and at once call the cause of both, whatever it may be, _volcanic agency_.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It has been discovered by extensive observations, that this agency does not exert itself in individual spots, so as to produce here a Volcano and there an Earthquake; but its operations take place over long tracts of country in which the Volcanoes are placed, and, in the spaces between them, Earthquakes are more or less frequent.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading You have no doubt often heard of Volcanoes and Earthquakes, for almost everybody in all ages has felt a deep interest in them, and a curiosity to know what they are caused by.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading You have no doubt often heard of Volcanoes and Earthquakes, for almost everybody in all ages has felt a deep interest in them, and a curiosity to know what they are caused by.

give a description of

From this reading If you will listen to me, while I merely describe them as they really exist, without "drawing the long bow," as people say, I will then tell you how I think they are produced.

third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of

From this reading PARLEY DESCRIBES VOLCANOES, EARTHQUAKES, AND HOT SPRINGS.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading It has been discovered by extensive observations, that this agency does not exert itself in individual spots, so as to produce here a Volcano and there an Earthquake; but its operations take place over long tracts of country in which the Volcanoes are placed, and, in the spaces between them, Earthquakes are more or less frequent.

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

From this reading It has been discovered by extensive observations, that this agency does not exert itself in individual spots, so as to produce here a Volcano and there an Earthquake; but its operations take place over long tracts of country in which the Volcanoes are placed, and, in the spaces between them, Earthquakes are more or less frequent.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading You have no doubt often heard of Volcanoes and Earthquakes, for almost everybody in all ages has felt a deep interest in them, and a curiosity to know what they are caused by.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading If you will listen to me, while I merely describe them as they really exist, without "drawing the long bow," as people say, I will then tell you how I think they are produced.

shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity

From this reading It has been discovered by extensive observations, that this agency does not exert itself in individual spots, so as to produce here a Volcano and there an Earthquake; but its operations take place over long tracts of country in which the Volcanoes are placed, and, in the spaces between them, Earthquakes are more or less frequent.

plural of “earthquake” — shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity

From this reading PARLEY DESCRIBES VOLCANOES, EARTHQUAKES, AND HOT SPRINGS.

every person

From this reading You have no doubt often heard of Volcanoes and Earthquakes, for almost everybody in all ages has felt a deep interest in them, and a curiosity to know what they are caused by.

put to use

From this reading It has been discovered by extensive observations, that this agency does not exert itself in individual spots, so as to produce here a Volcano and there an Earthquake; but its operations take place over long tracts of country in which the Volcanoes are placed, and, in the spaces between them, Earthquakes are more or less frequent.

have an existence, be extant

From this reading If you will listen to me, while I merely describe them as they really exist, without "drawing the long bow," as people say, I will then tell you how I think they are produced.

large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading It has been discovered by extensive observations, that this agency does not exert itself in individual spots, so as to produce here a Volcano and there an Earthquake; but its operations take place over long tracts of country in which the Volcanoes are placed, and, in the spaces between them, Earthquakes are more or less frequent.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading You have no doubt often heard of Volcanoes and Earthquakes, for almost everybody in all ages has felt a deep interest in them, and a curiosity to know what they are caused by.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading You have no doubt often heard of Volcanoes and Earthquakes, for almost everybody in all ages has felt a deep interest in them, and a curiosity to know what they are caused by.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading It has been discovered by extensive observations, that this agency does not exert itself in individual spots, so as to produce here a Volcano and there an Earthquake; but its operations take place over long tracts of country in which the Volcanoes are placed, and, in the spaces between them, Earthquakes are more or less frequent.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading It is quite certain that there is an important connexion between Volcanoes and Earthquakes; and we may safely take this for granted, and at once call the cause of both, whatever it may be, _volcanic agency_.

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

From this reading You have no doubt often heard of Volcanoes and Earthquakes, for almost everybody in all ages has felt a deep interest in them, and a curiosity to know what they are caused by.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading You have no doubt often heard of Volcanoes and Earthquakes, for almost everybody in all ages has felt a deep interest in them, and a curiosity to know what they are caused by.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading You have no doubt often heard of Volcanoes and Earthquakes, for almost everybody in all ages has felt a deep interest in them, and a curiosity to know what they are caused by.

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

From this reading It has been discovered by extensive observations, that this agency does not exert itself in individual spots, so as to produce here a Volcano and there an Earthquake; but its operations take place over long tracts of country in which the Volcanoes are placed, and, in the spaces between them, Earthquakes are more or less frequent.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading PARLEY DESCRIBES VOLCANOES, EARTHQUAKES, AND HOT SPRINGS.

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From this reading If you will listen to me, while I merely describe them as they really exist, without "drawing the long bow," as people say, I will then tell you how I think they are produced.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading If you will listen to me, while I merely describe them as they really exist, without "drawing the long bow," as people say, I will then tell you how I think they are produced.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If you will listen to me, while I merely describe them as they really exist, without "drawing the long bow," as people say, I will then tell you how I think they are produced.

of great significance or value

From this reading It is quite certain that there is an important connexion between Volcanoes and Earthquakes; and we may safely take this for granted, and at once call the cause of both, whatever it may be, _volcanic agency_.

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

From this reading You have no doubt often heard of Volcanoes and Earthquakes, for almost everybody in all ages has felt a deep interest in them, and a curiosity to know what they are caused by.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading It has been discovered by extensive observations, that this agency does not exert itself in individual spots, so as to produce here a Volcano and there an Earthquake; but its operations take place over long tracts of country in which the Volcanoes are placed, and, in the spaces between them, Earthquakes are more or less frequent.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading You have no doubt often heard of Volcanoes and Earthquakes, for almost everybody in all ages has felt a deep interest in them, and a curiosity to know what they are caused by.

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

From this reading It is quite certain that there is an important connexion between Volcanoes and Earthquakes; and we may safely take this for granted, and at once call the cause of both, whatever it may be, _volcanic agency_.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is quite certain that there is an important connexion between Volcanoes and Earthquakes; and we may safely take this for granted, and at once call the cause of both, whatever it may be, _volcanic agency_.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It has been discovered by extensive observations, that this agency does not exert itself in individual spots, so as to produce here a Volcano and there an Earthquake; but its operations take place over long tracts of country in which the Volcanoes are placed, and, in the spaces between them, Earthquakes are more or less frequent.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading It has been discovered by extensive observations, that this agency does not exert itself in individual spots, so as to produce here a Volcano and there an Earthquake; but its operations take place over long tracts of country in which the Volcanoes are placed, and, in the spaces between them, Earthquakes are more or less frequent.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading You have no doubt often heard of Volcanoes and Earthquakes, for almost everybody in all ages has felt a deep interest in them, and a curiosity to know what they are caused by.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading It has been discovered by extensive observations, that this agency does not exert itself in individual spots, so as to produce here a Volcano and there an Earthquake; but its operations take place over long tracts of country in which the Volcanoes are placed, and, in the spaces between them, Earthquakes are more or less frequent.

hear with intention

From this reading If you will listen to me, while I merely describe them as they really exist, without "drawing the long bow," as people say, I will then tell you how I think they are produced.

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 If you will listen to me, while I merely describe them as they really exist, without "drawing the long bow," as people say, I will then tell you how I think they are produced.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It is quite certain that there is an important connexion between Volcanoes and Earthquakes; and we may safely take this for granted, and at once call the cause of both, whatever it may be, _volcanic agency_.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading If you will listen to me, while I merely describe them as they really exist, without "drawing the long bow," as people say, I will then tell you how I think they are produced.

and nothing more

From this reading If you will listen to me, while I merely describe them as they really exist, without "drawing the long bow," as people say, I will then tell you how I think they are produced.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It has been discovered by extensive observations, that this agency does not exert itself in individual spots, so as to produce here a Volcano and there an Earthquake; but its operations take place over long tracts of country in which the Volcanoes are placed, and, in the spaces between them, Earthquakes are more or less frequent.

not any; not one

From this reading You have no doubt often heard of Volcanoes and Earthquakes, for almost everybody in all ages has felt a deep interest in them, and a curiosity to know what they are caused by.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It has been discovered by extensive observations, that this agency does not exert itself in individual spots, so as to produce here a Volcano and there an Earthquake; but its operations take place over long tracts of country in which the Volcanoes are placed, and, in the spaces between them, Earthquakes are more or less frequent.

plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading It has been discovered by extensive observations, that this agency does not exert itself in individual spots, so as to produce here a Volcano and there an Earthquake; but its operations take place over long tracts of country in which the Volcanoes are placed, and, in the spaces between them, Earthquakes are more or less frequent.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading You have no doubt often heard of Volcanoes and Earthquakes, for almost everybody in all ages has felt a deep interest in them, and a curiosity to know what they are caused by.

many times at short intervals

From this reading You have no doubt often heard of Volcanoes and Earthquakes, for almost everybody in all ages has felt a deep interest in them, and a curiosity to know what they are caused by.

on one occasion

From this reading It is quite certain that there is an important connexion between Volcanoes and Earthquakes; and we may safely take this for granted, and at once call the cause of both, whatever it may be, _volcanic agency_.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading It has been discovered by extensive observations, that this agency does not exert itself in individual spots, so as to produce here a Volcano and there an Earthquake; but its operations take place over long tracts of country in which the Volcanoes are placed, and, in the spaces between them, Earthquakes are more or less frequent.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It has been discovered by extensive observations, that this agency does not exert itself in individual spots, so as to produce here a Volcano and there an Earthquake; but its operations take place over long tracts of country in which the Volcanoes are placed, and, in the spaces between them, Earthquakes are more or less frequent.

above and across; more than

From this reading It has been discovered by extensive observations, that this agency does not exert itself in individual spots, so as to produce here a Volcano and there an Earthquake; but its operations take place over long tracts of country in which the Volcanoes are placed, and, in the spaces between them, Earthquakes are more or less frequent.

a negotiation between enemies

From this reading PARLEY DESCRIBES VOLCANOES, EARTHQUAKES, AND HOT SPRINGS.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading If you will listen to me, while I merely describe them as they really exist, without "drawing the long bow," as people say, I will then tell you how I think they are produced.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It has been discovered by extensive observations, that this agency does not exert itself in individual spots, so as to produce here a Volcano and there an Earthquake; but its operations take place over long tracts of country in which the Volcanoes are placed, and, in the spaces between them, Earthquakes are more or less frequent.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading It has been discovered by extensive observations, that this agency does not exert itself in individual spots, so as to produce here a Volcano and there an Earthquake; but its operations take place over long tracts of country in which the Volcanoes are placed, and, in the spaces between them, Earthquakes are more or less frequent.

bring forth or yield

From this reading It has been discovered by extensive observations, that this agency does not exert itself in individual spots, so as to produce here a Volcano and there an Earthquake; but its operations take place over long tracts of country in which the Volcanoes are placed, and, in the spaces between them, Earthquakes are more or less frequent.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading If you will listen to me, while I merely describe them as they really exist, without "drawing the long bow," as people say, I will then tell you how I think they are produced.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It is quite certain that there is an important connexion between Volcanoes and Earthquakes; and we may safely take this for granted, and at once call the cause of both, whatever it may be, _volcanic agency_.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading If you will listen to me, while I merely describe them as they really exist, without "drawing the long bow," as people say, I will then tell you how I think they are produced.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading It is quite certain that there is an important connexion between Volcanoes and Earthquakes; and we may safely take this for granted, and at once call the cause of both, whatever it may be, _volcanic agency_.

express in words

From this reading If you will listen to me, while I merely describe them as they really exist, without "drawing the long bow," as people say, I will then tell you how I think they are produced.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It has been discovered by extensive observations, that this agency does not exert itself in individual spots, so as to produce here a Volcano and there an Earthquake; but its operations take place over long tracts of country in which the Volcanoes are placed, and, in the spaces between them, Earthquakes are more or less frequent.

plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading It has been discovered by extensive observations, that this agency does not exert itself in individual spots, so as to produce here a Volcano and there an Earthquake; but its operations take place over long tracts of country in which the Volcanoes are placed, and, in the spaces between them, Earthquakes are more or less frequent.

spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens

From this reading It has been discovered by extensive observations, that this agency does not exert itself in individual spots, so as to produce here a Volcano and there an Earthquake; but its operations take place over long tracts of country in which the Volcanoes are placed, and, in the spaces between them, Earthquakes are more or less frequent.

plural of “spring” — the season of growth

From this reading PARLEY DESCRIBES VOLCANOES, EARTHQUAKES, AND HOT SPRINGS.

carry out

From this reading It is quite certain that there is an important connexion between Volcanoes and Earthquakes; and we may safely take this for granted, and at once call the cause of both, whatever it may be, _volcanic agency_.

express in words

From this reading If you will listen to me, while I merely describe them as they really exist, without "drawing the long bow," as people say, I will then tell you how I think they are produced.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is quite certain that there is an important connexion between Volcanoes and Earthquakes; and we may safely take this for granted, and at once call the cause of both, whatever it may be, _volcanic agency_.

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

From this reading If you will listen to me, while I merely describe them as they really exist, without "drawing the long bow," as people say, I will then tell you how I think they are produced.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading You have no doubt often heard of Volcanoes and Earthquakes, for almost everybody in all ages has felt a deep interest in them, and a curiosity to know what they are caused by.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading If you will listen to me, while I merely describe them as they really exist, without "drawing the long bow," as people say, I will then tell you how I think they are produced.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It is quite certain that there is an important connexion between Volcanoes and Earthquakes; and we may safely take this for granted, and at once call the cause of both, whatever it may be, _volcanic agency_.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading You have no doubt often heard of Volcanoes and Earthquakes, for almost everybody in all ages has felt a deep interest in them, and a curiosity to know what they are caused by.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading If you will listen to me, while I merely describe them as they really exist, without "drawing the long bow," as people say, I will then tell you how I think they are produced.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It is quite certain that there is an important connexion between Volcanoes and Earthquakes; and we may safely take this for granted, and at once call the cause of both, whatever it may be, _volcanic agency_.

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

From this reading You have no doubt often heard of Volcanoes and Earthquakes, for almost everybody in all ages has felt a deep interest in them, and a curiosity to know what they are caused by.

plural of “tract” — an extended area of land

From this reading It has been discovered by extensive observations, that this agency does not exert itself in individual spots, so as to produce here a Volcano and there an Earthquake; but its operations take place over long tracts of country in which the Volcanoes are placed, and, in the spaces between them, Earthquakes are more or less frequent.

relating to or produced by or consisting of volcanoes

From this reading It is quite certain that there is an important connexion between Volcanoes and Earthquakes; and we may safely take this for granted, and at once call the cause of both, whatever it may be, _volcanic agency_.

a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt

From this reading It has been discovered by extensive observations, that this agency does not exert itself in individual spots, so as to produce here a Volcano and there an Earthquake; but its operations take place over long tracts of country in which the Volcanoes are placed, and, in the spaces between them, Earthquakes are more or less frequent.

plural of “volcano” — a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt

From this reading PARLEY DESCRIBES VOLCANOES, EARTHQUAKES, AND HOT SPRINGS.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It is quite certain that there is an important connexion between Volcanoes and Earthquakes; and we may safely take this for granted, and at once call the cause of both, whatever it may be, _volcanic agency_.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading You have no doubt often heard of Volcanoes and Earthquakes, for almost everybody in all ages has felt a deep interest in them, and a curiosity to know what they are caused by.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading It is quite certain that there is an important connexion between Volcanoes and Earthquakes; and we may safely take this for granted, and at once call the cause of both, whatever it may be, _volcanic agency_.

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

From this reading It has been discovered by extensive observations, that this agency does not exert itself in individual spots, so as to produce here a Volcano and there an Earthquake; but its operations take place over long tracts of country in which the Volcanoes are placed, and, in the spaces between them, Earthquakes are more or less frequent.

during the time that

From this reading If you will listen to me, while I merely describe them as they really exist, without "drawing the long bow," as people say, I will then tell you how I think they are produced.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading If you will listen to me, while I merely describe them as they really exist, without "drawing the long bow," as people say, I will then tell you how I think they are produced.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading If you will listen to me, while I merely describe them as they really exist, without "drawing the long bow," as people say, I will then tell you how I think they are produced.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You have no doubt often heard of Volcanoes and Earthquakes, for almost everybody in all ages has felt a deep interest in them, and a curiosity to know what they are caused by.