used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHY PARLEY BELIEVES THAT THERE IS A GREAT SOURCE OF HEAT WITHIN THE GLOBE.
(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 If you have attended to what I have already told you, you will have seen that there must be a close connection between the causes of volcanoes, earthquakes, and hot springs, (if they are not all to be ascribed to one cause,) from their always occurring in the neighbourhood of each other.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I said, that a volcanic eruption was almost always preceded by shakings of the ground round the root of the mountain.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading If you have attended to what I have already told you, you will have seen that there must be a close connection between the causes of volcanoes, earthquakes, and hot springs, (if they are not all to be ascribed to one cause,) from their always occurring in the neighbourhood of each other.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading If you have attended to what I have already told you, you will have seen that there must be a close connection between the causes of volcanoes, earthquakes, and hot springs, (if they are not all to be ascribed to one cause,) from their always occurring in the neighbourhood of each other.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If you have attended to what I have already told you, you will have seen that there must be a close connection between the causes of volcanoes, earthquakes, and hot springs, (if they are not all to be ascribed to one cause,) from their always occurring in the neighbourhood of each other.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If you have attended to what I have already told you, you will have seen that there must be a close connection between the causes of volcanoes, earthquakes, and hot springs, (if they are not all to be ascribed to one cause,) from their always occurring in the neighbourhood of each other.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading These shakings are sometimes so violent as to be dreadful earthquakes, and at other times the earthquake will be at a long distance from the volcano.
ascribedverbUS /əˈskraɪbd/
past form of “ascribe” — attribute or credit to
From this reading If you have attended to what I have already told you, you will have seen that there must be a close connection between the causes of volcanoes, earthquakes, and hot springs, (if they are not all to be ascribed to one cause,) from their always occurring in the neighbourhood of each other.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading These shakings are sometimes so violent as to be dreadful earthquakes, and at other times the earthquake will be at a long distance from the volcano.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading If you have attended to what I have already told you, you will have seen that there must be a close connection between the causes of volcanoes, earthquakes, and hot springs, (if they are not all to be ascribed to one cause,) from their always occurring in the neighbourhood of each other.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If you have attended to what I have already told you, you will have seen that there must be a close connection between the causes of volcanoes, earthquakes, and hot springs, (if they are not all to be ascribed to one cause,) from their always occurring in the neighbourhood of each other.
BELIEVESverbUS /bɪˈliːvz/
third-person singular of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading WHY PARLEY BELIEVES THAT THERE IS A GREAT SOURCE OF HEAT WITHIN THE GLOBE.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading If you have attended to what I have already told you, you will have seen that there must be a close connection between the causes of volcanoes, earthquakes, and hot springs, (if they are not all to be ascribed to one cause,) from their always occurring in the neighbourhood of each other.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there is something else that you ought to notice in reference to this connection.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I said, that a volcanic eruption was almost always preceded by shakings of the ground round the root of the mountain.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading If you have attended to what I have already told you, you will have seen that there must be a close connection between the causes of volcanoes, earthquakes, and hot springs, (if they are not all to be ascribed to one cause,) from their always occurring in the neighbourhood of each other.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading If you have attended to what I have already told you, you will have seen that there must be a close connection between the causes of volcanoes, earthquakes, and hot springs, (if they are not all to be ascribed to one cause,) from their always occurring in the neighbourhood of each other.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading If you have attended to what I have already told you, you will have seen that there must be a close connection between the causes of volcanoes, earthquakes, and hot springs, (if they are not all to be ascribed to one cause,) from their always occurring in the neighbourhood of each other.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading If you have attended to what I have already told you, you will have seen that there must be a close connection between the causes of volcanoes, earthquakes, and hot springs, (if they are not all to be ascribed to one cause,) from their always occurring in the neighbourhood of each other.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading These shakings are sometimes so violent as to be dreadful earthquakes, and at other times the earthquake will be at a long distance from the volcano.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading These shakings are sometimes so violent as to be dreadful earthquakes, and at other times the earthquake will be at a long distance from the volcano.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading If you have attended to what I have already told you, you will have seen that there must be a close connection between the causes of volcanoes, earthquakes, and hot springs, (if they are not all to be ascribed to one cause,) from their always occurring in the neighbourhood of each other.
earthquakenounUS /ˈɜːrθkweɪk/
shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity
From this reading These shakings are sometimes so violent as to be dreadful earthquakes, and at other times the earthquake will be at a long distance from the volcano.
earthquakesnounUS /ˈɜːrθkweɪks/
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 If you have attended to what I have already told you, you will have seen that there must be a close connection between the causes of volcanoes, earthquakes, and hot springs, (if they are not all to be ascribed to one cause,) from their always occurring in the neighbourhood of each other.
else
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From this reading But there is something else that you ought to notice in reference to this connection.
eruptionnounUS /ˌiːˈrʌpʃən/
the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material
From this reading I said, that a volcanic eruption was almost always preceded by shakings of the ground round the root of the mountain.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If you have attended to what I have already told you, you will have seen that there must be a close connection between the causes of volcanoes, earthquakes, and hot springs, (if they are not all to be ascribed to one cause,) from their always occurring in the neighbourhood of each other.
GLOBEnounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading WHY PARLEY BELIEVES THAT THERE IS A GREAT SOURCE OF HEAT WITHIN THE GLOBE.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading WHY PARLEY BELIEVES THAT THERE IS A GREAT SOURCE OF HEAT WITHIN THE GLOBE.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading I said, that a volcanic eruption was almost always preceded by shakings of the ground round the root of the mountain.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If you have attended to what I have already told you, you will have seen that there must be a close connection between the causes of volcanoes, earthquakes, and hot springs, (if they are not all to be ascribed to one cause,) from their always occurring in the neighbourhood of each other.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading WHY PARLEY BELIEVES THAT THERE IS A GREAT SOURCE OF HEAT WITHIN THE GLOBE.
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 If you have attended to what I have already told you, you will have seen that there must be a close connection between the causes of volcanoes, earthquakes, and hot springs, (if they are not all to be ascribed to one cause,) from their always occurring in the neighbourhood of each other.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If you have attended to what I have already told you, you will have seen that there must be a close connection between the causes of volcanoes, earthquakes, and hot springs, (if they are not all to be ascribed to one cause,) from their always occurring in the neighbourhood of each other.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you have attended to what I have already told you, you will have seen that there must be a close connection between the causes of volcanoes, earthquakes, and hot springs, (if they are not all to be ascribed to one cause,) from their always occurring in the neighbourhood of each other.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If you have attended to what I have already told you, you will have seen that there must be a close connection between the causes of volcanoes, earthquakes, and hot springs, (if they are not all to be ascribed to one cause,) from their always occurring in the neighbourhood of each other.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHY PARLEY BELIEVES THAT THERE IS A GREAT SOURCE OF HEAT WITHIN THE GLOBE.
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 These shakings are sometimes so violent as to be dreadful earthquakes, and at other times the earthquake will be at a long distance from the volcano.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading I said, that a volcanic eruption was almost always preceded by shakings of the ground round the root of the mountain.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading If you have attended to what I have already told you, you will have seen that there must be a close connection between the causes of volcanoes, earthquakes, and hot springs, (if they are not all to be ascribed to one cause,) from their always occurring in the neighbourhood of each other.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading If you have attended to what I have already told you, you will have seen that there must be a close connection between the causes of volcanoes, earthquakes, and hot springs, (if they are not all to be ascribed to one cause,) from their always occurring in the neighbourhood of each other.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If you have attended to what I have already told you, you will have seen that there must be a close connection between the causes of volcanoes, earthquakes, and hot springs, (if they are not all to be ascribed to one cause,) from their always occurring in the neighbourhood of each other.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading But there is something else that you ought to notice in reference to this connection.
occurringverbUS /əˈkɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading If you have attended to what I have already told you, you will have seen that there must be a close connection between the causes of volcanoes, earthquakes, and hot springs, (if they are not all to be ascribed to one cause,) from their always occurring in the neighbourhood of each other.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHY PARLEY BELIEVES THAT THERE IS A GREAT SOURCE OF HEAT WITHIN THE GLOBE.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If you have attended to what I have already told you, you will have seen that there must be a close connection between the causes of volcanoes, earthquakes, and hot springs, (if they are not all to be ascribed to one cause,) from their always occurring in the neighbourhood of each other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading If you have attended to what I have already told you, you will have seen that there must be a close connection between the causes of volcanoes, earthquakes, and hot springs, (if they are not all to be ascribed to one cause,) from their always occurring in the neighbourhood of each other.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading But there is something else that you ought to notice in reference to this connection.
PARLEYnounUS /ˈpɑːrli/
a negotiation between enemies
From this reading WHY PARLEY BELIEVES THAT THERE IS A GREAT SOURCE OF HEAT WITHIN THE GLOBE.
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading I said, that a volcanic eruption was almost always preceded by shakings of the ground round the root of the mountain.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading But there is something else that you ought to notice in reference to this connection.
rootnounUS /ruːt/
(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
From this reading I said, that a volcanic eruption was almost always preceded by shakings of the ground round the root of the mountain.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading I said, that a volcanic eruption was almost always preceded by shakings of the ground round the root of the mountain.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I said, that a volcanic eruption was almost always preceded by shakings of the ground round the root of the mountain.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading If you have attended to what I have already told you, you will have seen that there must be a close connection between the causes of volcanoes, earthquakes, and hot springs, (if they are not all to be ascribed to one cause,) from their always occurring in the neighbourhood of each other.
shakings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I said, that a volcanic eruption was almost always preceded by shakings of the ground round the root of the mountain.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading These shakings are sometimes so violent as to be dreadful earthquakes, and at other times the earthquake will be at a long distance from the volcano.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But there is something else that you ought to notice in reference to this connection.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading These shakings are sometimes so violent as to be dreadful earthquakes, and at other times the earthquake will be at a long distance from the volcano.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading WHY PARLEY BELIEVES THAT THERE IS A GREAT SOURCE OF HEAT WITHIN THE GLOBE.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading If you have attended to what I have already told you, you will have seen that there must be a close connection between the causes of volcanoes, earthquakes, and hot springs, (if they are not all to be ascribed to one cause,) from their always occurring in the neighbourhood of each other.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHY PARLEY BELIEVES THAT THERE IS A GREAT SOURCE OF HEAT WITHIN THE GLOBE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHY PARLEY BELIEVES THAT THERE IS A GREAT SOURCE OF HEAT WITHIN THE GLOBE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading If you have attended to what I have already told you, you will have seen that there must be a close connection between the causes of volcanoes, earthquakes, and hot springs, (if they are not all to be ascribed to one cause,) from their always occurring in the neighbourhood of each other.
in or at that place or location
From this reading WHY PARLEY BELIEVES THAT THERE IS A GREAT SOURCE OF HEAT WITHIN THE GLOBE.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These shakings are sometimes so violent as to be dreadful earthquakes, and at other times the earthquake will be at a long distance from the volcano.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If you have attended to what I have already told you, you will have seen that there must be a close connection between the causes of volcanoes, earthquakes, and hot springs, (if they are not all to be ascribed to one cause,) from their always occurring in the neighbourhood of each other.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But there is something else that you ought to notice in reference to this connection.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading These shakings are sometimes so violent as to be dreadful earthquakes, and at other times the earthquake will be at a long distance from the volcano.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If you have attended to what I have already told you, you will have seen that there must be a close connection between the causes of volcanoes, earthquakes, and hot springs, (if they are not all to be ascribed to one cause,) from their always occurring in the neighbourhood of each other.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading If you have attended to what I have already told you, you will have seen that there must be a close connection between the causes of volcanoes, earthquakes, and hot springs, (if they are not all to be ascribed to one cause,) from their always occurring in the neighbourhood of each other.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading These shakings are sometimes so violent as to be dreadful earthquakes, and at other times the earthquake will be at a long distance from the volcano.
volcanicadjectiveUS /vɑːlˈkænɪk/
relating to or produced by or consisting of volcanoes
From this reading I said, that a volcanic eruption was almost always preceded by shakings of the ground round the root of the mountain.
volcanonounUS /vɑːlˈkeɪnoʊ/
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 These shakings are sometimes so violent as to be dreadful earthquakes, and at other times the earthquake will be at a long distance from the volcano.
volcanoesnounUS /vɑːlˈkeɪnoʊz/
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 If you have attended to what I have already told you, you will have seen that there must be a close connection between the causes of volcanoes, earthquakes, and hot springs, (if they are not all to be ascribed to one cause,) from their always occurring in the neighbourhood of each other.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I said, that a volcanic eruption was almost always preceded by shakings of the ground round the root of the mountain.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If you have attended to what I have already told you, you will have seen that there must be a close connection between the causes of volcanoes, earthquakes, and hot springs, (if they are not all to be ascribed to one cause,) from their always occurring in the neighbourhood of each other.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading WHY PARLEY BELIEVES THAT THERE IS A GREAT SOURCE OF HEAT WITHIN THE GLOBE.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If you have attended to what I have already told you, you will have seen that there must be a close connection between the causes of volcanoes, earthquakes, and hot springs, (if they are not all to be ascribed to one cause,) from their always occurring in the neighbourhood of each other.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading WHY PARLEY BELIEVES THAT THERE IS A GREAT SOURCE OF HEAT WITHIN THE GLOBE.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you have attended to what I have already told you, you will have seen that there must be a close connection between the causes of volcanoes, earthquakes, and hot springs, (if they are not all to be ascribed to one cause,) from their always occurring in the neighbourhood of each other.