Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading In this neighborhood too, there are a number of Stalactites, one of which was called the Bell, which on being struck, sounded like the deep bell of a cathedral; but it now no longer tolls, having been broken in twain by a visiter from Philadelphia some years ago.

in the past

From this reading In this neighborhood too, there are a number of Stalactites, one of which was called the Bell, which on being struck, sounded like the deep bell of a cathedral; but it now no longer tolls, having been broken in twain by a visiter from Philadelphia some years ago.

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

From this reading Resuming our explorations in this most interesting avenue, we soon came in sight of stalagmite pillars, reaching from the floor to the ceiling, once perhaps white and translucent, but now black and begrimed with smoke.

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From this reading Stalagmite Pillars--The Bell--Vulcan's Furnace--Register Rooms-- Stalagmite Hall or Gothic Chapel--Devil's Arm-Chair--Elephant's Head--Lover's Leap--Napoleon's Dome--Salts Cave--Annetti's Dome.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading At this point we were startled by the hollow tread of our feet, caused by the proximity of another large avenue underneath, which the guide assured us he had often visited.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Further on our way, we passed Louisa's Bower and Vulcan's Furnace, where there is a heap, not unlike cinders in appearance, and some dark colored water, in which I suppose the great forger used to slake his iron and perhaps his bolts.

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

From this reading In this neighborhood too, there are a number of Stalactites, one of which was called the Bell, which on being struck, sounded like the deep bell of a cathedral; but it now no longer tolls, having been broken in twain by a visiter from Philadelphia some years ago.

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

From this reading Stalagmite Pillars--The Bell--Vulcan's Furnace--Register Rooms-- Stalagmite Hall or Gothic Chapel--Devil's Arm-Chair--Elephant's Head--Lover's Leap--Napoleon's Dome--Salts Cave--Annetti's Dome.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading At this point we were startled by the hollow tread of our feet, caused by the proximity of another large avenue underneath, which the guide assured us he had often visited.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At this point we were startled by the hollow tread of our feet, caused by the proximity of another large avenue underneath, which the guide assured us he had often visited.

a line of approach

From this reading Resuming our explorations in this most interesting avenue, we soon came in sight of stalagmite pillars, reaching from the floor to the ceiling, once perhaps white and translucent, but now black and begrimed with smoke.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In this neighborhood too, there are a number of Stalactites, one of which was called the Bell, which on being struck, sounded like the deep bell of a cathedral; but it now no longer tolls, having been broken in twain by a visiter from Philadelphia some years ago.

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading Resuming our explorations in this most interesting avenue, we soon came in sight of stalagmite pillars, reaching from the floor to the ceiling, once perhaps white and translucent, but now black and begrimed with smoke.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading In this neighborhood too, there are a number of Stalactites, one of which was called the Bell, which on being struck, sounded like the deep bell of a cathedral; but it now no longer tolls, having been broken in twain by a visiter from Philadelphia some years ago.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading Stalagmite Pillars--The Bell--Vulcan's Furnace--Register Rooms-- Stalagmite Hall or Gothic Chapel--Devil's Arm-Chair--Elephant's Head--Lover's Leap--Napoleon's Dome--Salts Cave--Annetti's Dome.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Resuming our explorations in this most interesting avenue, we soon came in sight of stalagmite pillars, reaching from the floor to the ceiling, once perhaps white and translucent, but now black and begrimed with smoke.

plural of “bolt” — a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder

From this reading Further on our way, we passed Louisa's Bower and Vulcan's Furnace, where there is a heap, not unlike cinders in appearance, and some dark colored water, in which I suppose the great forger used to slake his iron and perhaps his bolts.

a framework that supports climbing plants

From this reading Further on our way, we passed Louisa's Bower and Vulcan's Furnace, where there is a heap, not unlike cinders in appearance, and some dark colored water, in which I suppose the great forger used to slake his iron and perhaps his bolts.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading In this neighborhood too, there are a number of Stalactites, one of which was called the Bell, which on being struck, sounded like the deep bell of a cathedral; but it now no longer tolls, having been broken in twain by a visiter from Philadelphia some years ago.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Resuming our explorations in this most interesting avenue, we soon came in sight of stalagmite pillars, reaching from the floor to the ceiling, once perhaps white and translucent, but now black and begrimed with smoke.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At this point we were startled by the hollow tread of our feet, caused by the proximity of another large avenue underneath, which the guide assured us he had often visited.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In this neighborhood too, there are a number of Stalactites, one of which was called the Bell, which on being struck, sounded like the deep bell of a cathedral; but it now no longer tolls, having been broken in twain by a visiter from Philadelphia some years ago.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Resuming our explorations in this most interesting avenue, we soon came in sight of stalagmite pillars, reaching from the floor to the ceiling, once perhaps white and translucent, but now black and begrimed with smoke.

any large and important church

From this reading In this neighborhood too, there are a number of Stalactites, one of which was called the Bell, which on being struck, sounded like the deep bell of a cathedral; but it now no longer tolls, having been broken in twain by a visiter from Philadelphia some years ago.

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

From this reading At this point we were startled by the hollow tread of our feet, caused by the proximity of another large avenue underneath, which the guide assured us he had often visited.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading Stalagmite Pillars--The Bell--Vulcan's Furnace--Register Rooms-- Stalagmite Hall or Gothic Chapel--Devil's Arm-Chair--Elephant's Head--Lover's Leap--Napoleon's Dome--Salts Cave--Annetti's Dome.

the overhead upper surface of a covered space

From this reading Resuming our explorations in this most interesting avenue, we soon came in sight of stalagmite pillars, reaching from the floor to the ceiling, once perhaps white and translucent, but now black and begrimed with smoke.

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading Stalagmite Pillars--The Bell--Vulcan's Furnace--Register Rooms-- Stalagmite Hall or Gothic Chapel--Devil's Arm-Chair--Elephant's Head--Lover's Leap--Napoleon's Dome--Salts Cave--Annetti's Dome.

plural of “cinder” — a fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire

From this reading Further on our way, we passed Louisa's Bower and Vulcan's Furnace, where there is a heap, not unlike cinders in appearance, and some dark colored water, in which I suppose the great forger used to slake his iron and perhaps his bolts.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Further on our way, we passed Louisa's Bower and Vulcan's Furnace, where there is a heap, not unlike cinders in appearance, and some dark colored water, in which I suppose the great forger used to slake his iron and perhaps his bolts.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Further on our way, we passed Louisa's Bower and Vulcan's Furnace, where there is a heap, not unlike cinders in appearance, and some dark colored water, in which I suppose the great forger used to slake his iron and perhaps his bolts.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading In this neighborhood too, there are a number of Stalactites, one of which was called the Bell, which on being struck, sounded like the deep bell of a cathedral; but it now no longer tolls, having been broken in twain by a visiter from Philadelphia some years ago.

possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading Stalagmite Pillars--The Bell--Vulcan's Furnace--Register Rooms-- Stalagmite Hall or Gothic Chapel--Devil's Arm-Chair--Elephant's Head--Lover's Leap--Napoleon's Dome--Salts Cave--Annetti's Dome.

a concave shape whose distinguishing characteristic is that the concavity faces downward

From this reading Stalagmite Pillars--The Bell--Vulcan's Furnace--Register Rooms-- Stalagmite Hall or Gothic Chapel--Devil's Arm-Chair--Elephant's Head--Lover's Leap--Napoleon's Dome--Salts Cave--Annetti's Dome.

possessive form of “elephant” — five-toed pachyderm

From this reading Stalagmite Pillars--The Bell--Vulcan's Furnace--Register Rooms-- Stalagmite Hall or Gothic Chapel--Devil's Arm-Chair--Elephant's Head--Lover's Leap--Napoleon's Dome--Salts Cave--Annetti's Dome.

plural of “exploration” — to travel for the purpose of discovery

From this reading Resuming our explorations in this most interesting avenue, we soon came in sight of stalagmite pillars, reaching from the floor to the ceiling, once perhaps white and translucent, but now black and begrimed with smoke.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading At this point we were startled by the hollow tread of our feet, caused by the proximity of another large avenue underneath, which the guide assured us he had often visited.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Resuming our explorations in this most interesting avenue, we soon came in sight of stalagmite pillars, reaching from the floor to the ceiling, once perhaps white and translucent, but now black and begrimed with smoke.

someone who operates a forge

From this reading Further on our way, we passed Louisa's Bower and Vulcan's Furnace, where there is a heap, not unlike cinders in appearance, and some dark colored water, in which I suppose the great forger used to slake his iron and perhaps his bolts.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Resuming our explorations in this most interesting avenue, we soon came in sight of stalagmite pillars, reaching from the floor to the ceiling, once perhaps white and translucent, but now black and begrimed with smoke.

an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.

From this reading Stalagmite Pillars--The Bell--Vulcan's Furnace--Register Rooms-- Stalagmite Hall or Gothic Chapel--Devil's Arm-Chair--Elephant's Head--Lover's Leap--Napoleon's Dome--Salts Cave--Annetti's Dome.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Further on our way, we passed Louisa's Bower and Vulcan's Furnace, where there is a heap, not unlike cinders in appearance, and some dark colored water, in which I suppose the great forger used to slake his iron and perhaps his bolts.

characteristic of the style of type commonly used for printing German

From this reading Stalagmite Pillars--The Bell--Vulcan's Furnace--Register Rooms-- Stalagmite Hall or Gothic Chapel--Devil's Arm-Chair--Elephant's Head--Lover's Leap--Napoleon's Dome--Salts Cave--Annetti's Dome.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Further on our way, we passed Louisa's Bower and Vulcan's Furnace, where there is a heap, not unlike cinders in appearance, and some dark colored water, in which I suppose the great forger used to slake his iron and perhaps his bolts.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading At this point we were startled by the hollow tread of our feet, caused by the proximity of another large avenue underneath, which the guide assured us he had often visited.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading At this point we were startled by the hollow tread of our feet, caused by the proximity of another large avenue underneath, which the guide assured us he had often visited.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Stalagmite Pillars--The Bell--Vulcan's Furnace--Register Rooms-- Stalagmite Hall or Gothic Chapel--Devil's Arm-Chair--Elephant's Head--Lover's Leap--Napoleon's Dome--Salts Cave--Annetti's Dome.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading In this neighborhood too, there are a number of Stalactites, one of which was called the Bell, which on being struck, sounded like the deep bell of a cathedral; but it now no longer tolls, having been broken in twain by a visiter from Philadelphia some years ago.

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

From this reading At this point we were startled by the hollow tread of our feet, caused by the proximity of another large avenue underneath, which the guide assured us he had often visited.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Stalagmite Pillars--The Bell--Vulcan's Furnace--Register Rooms-- Stalagmite Hall or Gothic Chapel--Devil's Arm-Chair--Elephant's Head--Lover's Leap--Napoleon's Dome--Salts Cave--Annetti's Dome.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading Further on our way, we passed Louisa's Bower and Vulcan's Furnace, where there is a heap, not unlike cinders in appearance, and some dark colored water, in which I suppose the great forger used to slake his iron and perhaps his bolts.

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

From this reading Further on our way, we passed Louisa's Bower and Vulcan's Furnace, where there is a heap, not unlike cinders in appearance, and some dark colored water, in which I suppose the great forger used to slake his iron and perhaps his bolts.

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading At this point we were startled by the hollow tread of our feet, caused by the proximity of another large avenue underneath, which the guide assured us he had often visited.

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

From this reading Further on our way, we passed Louisa's Bower and Vulcan's Furnace, where there is a heap, not unlike cinders in appearance, and some dark colored water, in which I suppose the great forger used to slake his iron and perhaps his bolts.

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

From this reading Resuming our explorations in this most interesting avenue, we soon came in sight of stalagmite pillars, reaching from the floor to the ceiling, once perhaps white and translucent, but now black and begrimed with smoke.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Resuming our explorations in this most interesting avenue, we soon came in sight of stalagmite pillars, reaching from the floor to the ceiling, once perhaps white and translucent, but now black and begrimed with smoke.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading Further on our way, we passed Louisa's Bower and Vulcan's Furnace, where there is a heap, not unlike cinders in appearance, and some dark colored water, in which I suppose the great forger used to slake his iron and perhaps his bolts.

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

From this reading Further on our way, we passed Louisa's Bower and Vulcan's Furnace, where there is a heap, not unlike cinders in appearance, and some dark colored water, in which I suppose the great forger used to slake his iron and perhaps his bolts.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In this neighborhood too, there are a number of Stalactites, one of which was called the Bell, which on being struck, sounded like the deep bell of a cathedral; but it now no longer tolls, having been broken in twain by a visiter from Philadelphia some years ago.

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

From this reading At this point we were startled by the hollow tread of our feet, caused by the proximity of another large avenue underneath, which the guide assured us he had often visited.

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading Stalagmite Pillars--The Bell--Vulcan's Furnace--Register Rooms-- Stalagmite Hall or Gothic Chapel--Devil's Arm-Chair--Elephant's Head--Lover's Leap--Napoleon's Dome--Salts Cave--Annetti's Dome.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading In this neighborhood too, there are a number of Stalactites, one of which was called the Bell, which on being struck, sounded like the deep bell of a cathedral; but it now no longer tolls, having been broken in twain by a visiter from Philadelphia some years ago.

for more time

From this reading In this neighborhood too, there are a number of Stalactites, one of which was called the Bell, which on being struck, sounded like the deep bell of a cathedral; but it now no longer tolls, having been broken in twain by a visiter from Philadelphia some years ago.

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

From this reading Further on our way, we passed Louisa's Bower and Vulcan's Furnace, where there is a heap, not unlike cinders in appearance, and some dark colored water, in which I suppose the great forger used to slake his iron and perhaps his bolts.

possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Stalagmite Pillars--The Bell--Vulcan's Furnace--Register Rooms-- Stalagmite Hall or Gothic Chapel--Devil's Arm-Chair--Elephant's Head--Lover's Leap--Napoleon's Dome--Salts Cave--Annetti's Dome.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Resuming our explorations in this most interesting avenue, we soon came in sight of stalagmite pillars, reaching from the floor to the ceiling, once perhaps white and translucent, but now black and begrimed with smoke.

possessive form of “napoleon” — French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)

From this reading Stalagmite Pillars--The Bell--Vulcan's Furnace--Register Rooms-- Stalagmite Hall or Gothic Chapel--Devil's Arm-Chair--Elephant's Head--Lover's Leap--Napoleon's Dome--Salts Cave--Annetti's Dome.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading In this neighborhood too, there are a number of Stalactites, one of which was called the Bell, which on being struck, sounded like the deep bell of a cathedral; but it now no longer tolls, having been broken in twain by a visiter from Philadelphia some years ago.

not any; not one

From this reading In this neighborhood too, there are a number of Stalactites, one of which was called the Bell, which on being struck, sounded like the deep bell of a cathedral; but it now no longer tolls, having been broken in twain by a visiter from Philadelphia some years ago.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Further on our way, we passed Louisa's Bower and Vulcan's Furnace, where there is a heap, not unlike cinders in appearance, and some dark colored water, in which I suppose the great forger used to slake his iron and perhaps his bolts.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Resuming our explorations in this most interesting avenue, we soon came in sight of stalagmite pillars, reaching from the floor to the ceiling, once perhaps white and translucent, but now black and begrimed with smoke.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading In this neighborhood too, there are a number of Stalactites, one of which was called the Bell, which on being struck, sounded like the deep bell of a cathedral; but it now no longer tolls, having been broken in twain by a visiter from Philadelphia some years ago.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Resuming our explorations in this most interesting avenue, we soon came in sight of stalagmite pillars, reaching from the floor to the ceiling, once perhaps white and translucent, but now black and begrimed with smoke.

many times at short intervals

From this reading At this point we were startled by the hollow tread of our feet, caused by the proximity of another large avenue underneath, which the guide assured us he had often visited.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In this neighborhood too, there are a number of Stalactites, one of which was called the Bell, which on being struck, sounded like the deep bell of a cathedral; but it now no longer tolls, having been broken in twain by a visiter from Philadelphia some years ago.

on one occasion

From this reading Resuming our explorations in this most interesting avenue, we soon came in sight of stalagmite pillars, reaching from the floor to the ceiling, once perhaps white and translucent, but now black and begrimed with smoke.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In this neighborhood too, there are a number of Stalactites, one of which was called the Bell, which on being struck, sounded like the deep bell of a cathedral; but it now no longer tolls, having been broken in twain by a visiter from Philadelphia some years ago.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Stalagmite Pillars--The Bell--Vulcan's Furnace--Register Rooms-- Stalagmite Hall or Gothic Chapel--Devil's Arm-Chair--Elephant's Head--Lover's Leap--Napoleon's Dome--Salts Cave--Annetti's Dome.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Resuming our explorations in this most interesting avenue, we soon came in sight of stalagmite pillars, reaching from the floor to the ceiling, once perhaps white and translucent, but now black and begrimed with smoke.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Further on our way, we passed Louisa's Bower and Vulcan's Furnace, where there is a heap, not unlike cinders in appearance, and some dark colored water, in which I suppose the great forger used to slake his iron and perhaps his bolts.

by chance

From this reading Resuming our explorations in this most interesting avenue, we soon came in sight of stalagmite pillars, reaching from the floor to the ceiling, once perhaps white and translucent, but now black and begrimed with smoke.

the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania

From this reading In this neighborhood too, there are a number of Stalactites, one of which was called the Bell, which on being struck, sounded like the deep bell of a cathedral; but it now no longer tolls, having been broken in twain by a visiter from Philadelphia some years ago.

plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice

From this reading Stalagmite Pillars--The Bell--Vulcan's Furnace--Register Rooms-- Stalagmite Hall or Gothic Chapel--Devil's Arm-Chair--Elephant's Head--Lover's Leap--Napoleon's Dome--Salts Cave--Annetti's Dome.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading At this point we were startled by the hollow tread of our feet, caused by the proximity of another large avenue underneath, which the guide assured us he had often visited.

the property of being close together

From this reading At this point we were startled by the hollow tread of our feet, caused by the proximity of another large avenue underneath, which the guide assured us he had often visited.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading Resuming our explorations in this most interesting avenue, we soon came in sight of stalagmite pillars, reaching from the floor to the ceiling, once perhaps white and translucent, but now black and begrimed with smoke.

record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions

From this reading Stalagmite Pillars--The Bell--Vulcan's Furnace--Register Rooms-- Stalagmite Hall or Gothic Chapel--Devil's Arm-Chair--Elephant's Head--Lover's Leap--Napoleon's Dome--Salts Cave--Annetti's Dome.

-ing form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading Resuming our explorations in this most interesting avenue, we soon came in sight of stalagmite pillars, reaching from the floor to the ceiling, once perhaps white and translucent, but now black and begrimed with smoke.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Stalagmite Pillars--The Bell--Vulcan's Furnace--Register Rooms-- Stalagmite Hall or Gothic Chapel--Devil's Arm-Chair--Elephant's Head--Lover's Leap--Napoleon's Dome--Salts Cave--Annetti's Dome.

plural of “salt” — a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)

From this reading Stalagmite Pillars--The Bell--Vulcan's Furnace--Register Rooms-- Stalagmite Hall or Gothic Chapel--Devil's Arm-Chair--Elephant's Head--Lover's Leap--Napoleon's Dome--Salts Cave--Annetti's Dome.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Resuming our explorations in this most interesting avenue, we soon came in sight of stalagmite pillars, reaching from the floor to the ceiling, once perhaps white and translucent, but now black and begrimed with smoke.

satisfy

From this reading Further on our way, we passed Louisa's Bower and Vulcan's Furnace, where there is a heap, not unlike cinders in appearance, and some dark colored water, in which I suppose the great forger used to slake his iron and perhaps his bolts.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading Resuming our explorations in this most interesting avenue, we soon came in sight of stalagmite pillars, reaching from the floor to the ceiling, once perhaps white and translucent, but now black and begrimed with smoke.

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

From this reading In this neighborhood too, there are a number of Stalactites, one of which was called the Bell, which on being struck, sounded like the deep bell of a cathedral; but it now no longer tolls, having been broken in twain by a visiter from Philadelphia some years ago.

in the near future

From this reading Resuming our explorations in this most interesting avenue, we soon came in sight of stalagmite pillars, reaching from the floor to the ceiling, once perhaps white and translucent, but now black and begrimed with smoke.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading In this neighborhood too, there are a number of Stalactites, one of which was called the Bell, which on being struck, sounded like the deep bell of a cathedral; but it now no longer tolls, having been broken in twain by a visiter from Philadelphia some years ago.

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

From this reading In this neighborhood too, there are a number of Stalactites, one of which was called the Bell, which on being struck, sounded like the deep bell of a cathedral; but it now no longer tolls, having been broken in twain by a visiter from Philadelphia some years ago.

a cylinder of calcium carbonate projecting upward from the floor of a limestone cave

From this reading Stalagmite Pillars--The Bell--Vulcan's Furnace--Register Rooms-- Stalagmite Hall or Gothic Chapel--Devil's Arm-Chair--Elephant's Head--Lover's Leap--Napoleon's Dome--Salts Cave--Annetti's Dome.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading At this point we were startled by the hollow tread of our feet, caused by the proximity of another large avenue underneath, which the guide assured us he had often visited.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading In this neighborhood too, there are a number of Stalactites, one of which was called the Bell, which on being struck, sounded like the deep bell of a cathedral; but it now no longer tolls, having been broken in twain by a visiter from Philadelphia some years ago.

express a supposition

From this reading Further on our way, we passed Louisa's Bower and Vulcan's Furnace, where there is a heap, not unlike cinders in appearance, and some dark colored water, in which I suppose the great forger used to slake his iron and perhaps his bolts.

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

From this reading Stalagmite Pillars--The Bell--Vulcan's Furnace--Register Rooms-- Stalagmite Hall or Gothic Chapel--Devil's Arm-Chair--Elephant's Head--Lover's Leap--Napoleon's Dome--Salts Cave--Annetti's Dome.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In this neighborhood too, there are a number of Stalactites, one of which was called the Bell, which on being struck, sounded like the deep bell of a cathedral; but it now no longer tolls, having been broken in twain by a visiter from Philadelphia some years ago.

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

From this reading Resuming our explorations in this most interesting avenue, we soon came in sight of stalagmite pillars, reaching from the floor to the ceiling, once perhaps white and translucent, but now black and begrimed with smoke.

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

From this reading Resuming our explorations in this most interesting avenue, we soon came in sight of stalagmite pillars, reaching from the floor to the ceiling, once perhaps white and translucent, but now black and begrimed with smoke.

plural of “toll” — a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges (used for maintenance)

From this reading In this neighborhood too, there are a number of Stalactites, one of which was called the Bell, which on being struck, sounded like the deep bell of a cathedral; but it now no longer tolls, having been broken in twain by a visiter from Philadelphia some years ago.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading In this neighborhood too, there are a number of Stalactites, one of which was called the Bell, which on being struck, sounded like the deep bell of a cathedral; but it now no longer tolls, having been broken in twain by a visiter from Philadelphia some years ago.

allowing light to pass through diffusely

From this reading Resuming our explorations in this most interesting avenue, we soon came in sight of stalagmite pillars, reaching from the floor to the ceiling, once perhaps white and translucent, but now black and begrimed with smoke.

put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading At this point we were startled by the hollow tread of our feet, caused by the proximity of another large avenue underneath, which the guide assured us he had often visited.

two items of the same kind

From this reading In this neighborhood too, there are a number of Stalactites, one of which was called the Bell, which on being struck, sounded like the deep bell of a cathedral; but it now no longer tolls, having been broken in twain by a visiter from Philadelphia some years ago.

directly under, often hidden by what is above

From this reading At this point we were startled by the hollow tread of our feet, caused by the proximity of another large avenue underneath, which the guide assured us he had often visited.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading Further on our way, we passed Louisa's Bower and Vulcan's Furnace, where there is a heap, not unlike cinders in appearance, and some dark colored water, in which I suppose the great forger used to slake his iron and perhaps his bolts.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading At this point we were startled by the hollow tread of our feet, caused by the proximity of another large avenue underneath, which the guide assured us he had often visited.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Further on our way, we passed Louisa's Bower and Vulcan's Furnace, where there is a heap, not unlike cinders in appearance, and some dark colored water, in which I suppose the great forger used to slake his iron and perhaps his bolts.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading At this point we were startled by the hollow tread of our feet, caused by the proximity of another large avenue underneath, which the guide assured us he had often visited.

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From this reading In this neighborhood too, there are a number of Stalactites, one of which was called the Bell, which on being struck, sounded like the deep bell of a cathedral; but it now no longer tolls, having been broken in twain by a visiter from Philadelphia some years ago.

possessive form of “vulcan” — (Roman mythology) god of fire and metal working; counterpart of Greek Hephaestus

From this reading Stalagmite Pillars--The Bell--Vulcan's Furnace--Register Rooms-- Stalagmite Hall or Gothic Chapel--Devil's Arm-Chair--Elephant's Head--Lover's Leap--Napoleon's Dome--Salts Cave--Annetti's Dome.

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

From this reading In this neighborhood too, there are a number of Stalactites, one of which was called the Bell, which on being struck, sounded like the deep bell of a cathedral; but it now no longer tolls, having been broken in twain by a visiter from Philadelphia some years ago.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Further on our way, we passed Louisa's Bower and Vulcan's Furnace, where there is a heap, not unlike cinders in appearance, and some dark colored water, in which I suppose the great forger used to slake his iron and perhaps his bolts.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Further on our way, we passed Louisa's Bower and Vulcan's Furnace, where there is a heap, not unlike cinders in appearance, and some dark colored water, in which I suppose the great forger used to slake his iron and perhaps his bolts.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Resuming our explorations in this most interesting avenue, we soon came in sight of stalagmite pillars, reaching from the floor to the ceiling, once perhaps white and translucent, but now black and begrimed with smoke.

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

From this reading At this point we were startled by the hollow tread of our feet, caused by the proximity of another large avenue underneath, which the guide assured us he had often visited.

in or at the place that

From this reading Further on our way, we passed Louisa's Bower and Vulcan's Furnace, where there is a heap, not unlike cinders in appearance, and some dark colored water, in which I suppose the great forger used to slake his iron and perhaps his bolts.

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

From this reading At this point we were startled by the hollow tread of our feet, caused by the proximity of another large avenue underneath, which the guide assured us he had often visited.

a Caucasian

From this reading Resuming our explorations in this most interesting avenue, we soon came in sight of stalagmite pillars, reaching from the floor to the ceiling, once perhaps white and translucent, but now black and begrimed with smoke.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Resuming our explorations in this most interesting avenue, we soon came in sight of stalagmite pillars, reaching from the floor to the ceiling, once perhaps white and translucent, but now black and begrimed with smoke.

a late time of life

From this reading In this neighborhood too, there are a number of Stalactites, one of which was called the Bell, which on being struck, sounded like the deep bell of a cathedral; but it now no longer tolls, having been broken in twain by a visiter from Philadelphia some years ago.