Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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From this reading At 8 o'clock, both parties accompanied by their respective guides and making a very formidable array, set out from the hotel, happy in the anticipation of the "sights to be seen."

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

From this reading Arrival of a large Party--Second Visit--Lamps Extinguished--Laughable Confusion--Wooden Bowl--Deserted Chambers--Richardson's Side-Saddle Pit--The Labyrinth--Louisa's Dome--Gorin's Dome--Bottomless Pit-- Separation of our Party.

the state of being absent

From this reading On being summoned to breakfast the next morning, we ascertained that a large party of ladies and gentlemen had arrived during our absence, who, like ourselves, were prepared to enter the Cave.

having companions or an escort

From this reading At 8 o'clock, both parties accompanied by their respective guides and making a very formidable array, set out from the hotel, happy in the anticipation of the "sights to be seen."

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading It was amusing to hear the remarks, and to witness the horror of some of the party on first beholding the mouth of the Cave.

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

From this reading On being summoned to breakfast the next morning, we ascertained that a large party of ladies and gentlemen had arrived during our absence, who, like ourselves, were prepared to enter the Cave.

an expectation

From this reading At 8 o'clock, both parties accompanied by their respective guides and making a very formidable array, set out from the hotel, happy in the anticipation of the "sights to be seen."

an orderly arrangement

From this reading At 8 o'clock, both parties accompanied by their respective guides and making a very formidable array, set out from the hotel, happy in the anticipation of the "sights to be seen."

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Arrival of a large Party--Second Visit--Lamps Extinguished--Laughable Confusion--Wooden Bowl--Deserted Chambers--Richardson's Side-Saddle Pit--The Labyrinth--Louisa's Dome--Gorin's Dome--Bottomless Pit-- Separation of our Party.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading On being summoned to breakfast the next morning, we ascertained that a large party of ladies and gentlemen had arrived during our absence, who, like ourselves, were prepared to enter the Cave.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading On being summoned to breakfast the next morning, we ascertained that a large party of ladies and gentlemen had arrived during our absence, who, like ourselves, were prepared to enter the Cave.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At 8 o'clock, both parties accompanied by their respective guides and making a very formidable array, set out from the hotel, happy in the anticipation of the "sights to be seen."

plural of “avenue” — a line of approach

From this reading They, however, were for hurrying over the rivers, to the distant points beyond--we, for examining leisurely the avenues on this side.

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

From this reading At 8 o'clock, both parties accompanied by their respective guides and making a very formidable array, set out from the hotel, happy in the anticipation of the "sights to be seen."

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading It was amusing to hear the remarks, and to witness the horror of some of the party on first beholding the mouth of the Cave.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading On being summoned to breakfast the next morning, we ascertained that a large party of ladies and gentlemen had arrived during our absence, who, like ourselves, were prepared to enter the Cave.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading They, however, were for hurrying over the rivers, to the distant points beyond--we, for examining leisurely the avenues on this side.

the two together, not just one

From this reading At 8 o'clock, both parties accompanied by their respective guides and making a very formidable array, set out from the hotel, happy in the anticipation of the "sights to be seen."

extremely deep

From this reading Arrival of a large Party--Second Visit--Lamps Extinguished--Laughable Confusion--Wooden Bowl--Deserted Chambers--Richardson's Side-Saddle Pit--The Labyrinth--Louisa's Dome--Gorin's Dome--Bottomless Pit-- Separation of our Party.

a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids

From this reading Arrival of a large Party--Second Visit--Lamps Extinguished--Laughable Confusion--Wooden Bowl--Deserted Chambers--Richardson's Side-Saddle Pit--The Labyrinth--Louisa's Dome--Gorin's Dome--Bottomless Pit-- Separation of our Party.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading On being summoned to breakfast the next morning, we ascertained that a large party of ladies and gentlemen had arrived during our absence, who, like ourselves, were prepared to enter the Cave.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At 8 o'clock, both parties accompanied by their respective guides and making a very formidable array, set out from the hotel, happy in the anticipation of the "sights to be seen."

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

From this reading On being summoned to breakfast the next morning, we ascertained that a large party of ladies and gentlemen had arrived during our absence, who, like ourselves, were prepared to enter the Cave.

English architect (1723-1796)

From this reading Arrival of a large Party--Second Visit--Lamps Extinguished--Laughable Confusion--Wooden Bowl--Deserted Chambers--Richardson's Side-Saddle Pit--The Labyrinth--Louisa's Dome--Gorin's Dome--Bottomless Pit-- Separation of our Party.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading Arrival of a large Party--Second Visit--Lamps Extinguished--Laughable Confusion--Wooden Bowl--Deserted Chambers--Richardson's Side-Saddle Pit--The Labyrinth--Louisa's Dome--Gorin's Dome--Bottomless Pit-- Separation of our Party.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Arrival of a large Party--Second Visit--Lamps Extinguished--Laughable Confusion--Wooden Bowl--Deserted Chambers--Richardson's Side-Saddle Pit--The Labyrinth--Louisa's Dome--Gorin's Dome--Bottomless Pit-- Separation of our Party.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading They, however, were for hurrying over the rivers, to the distant points beyond--we, for examining leisurely the avenues on this side.

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

From this reading Arrival of a large Party--Second Visit--Lamps Extinguished--Laughable Confusion--Wooden Bowl--Deserted Chambers--Richardson's Side-Saddle Pit--The Labyrinth--Louisa's Dome--Gorin's Dome--Bottomless Pit-- Separation of our Party.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading On being summoned to breakfast the next morning, we ascertained that a large party of ladies and gentlemen had arrived during our absence, who, like ourselves, were prepared to enter the Cave.

to come or go into

From this reading On being summoned to breakfast the next morning, we ascertained that a large party of ladies and gentlemen had arrived during our absence, who, like ourselves, were prepared to enter the Cave.

-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading They, however, were for hurrying over the rivers, to the distant points beyond--we, for examining leisurely the avenues on this side.

of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement

From this reading Arrival of a large Party--Second Visit--Lamps Extinguished--Laughable Confusion--Wooden Bowl--Deserted Chambers--Richardson's Side-Saddle Pit--The Labyrinth--Louisa's Dome--Gorin's Dome--Bottomless Pit-- Separation of our Party.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was amusing to hear the remarks, and to witness the horror of some of the party on first beholding the mouth of the Cave.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They, however, were for hurrying over the rivers, to the distant points beyond--we, for examining leisurely the avenues on this side.

extremely impressive in strength or excellence

From this reading At 8 o'clock, both parties accompanied by their respective guides and making a very formidable array, set out from the hotel, happy in the anticipation of the "sights to be seen."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At 8 o'clock, both parties accompanied by their respective guides and making a very formidable array, set out from the hotel, happy in the anticipation of the "sights to be seen."

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading On being summoned to breakfast the next morning, we ascertained that a large party of ladies and gentlemen had arrived during our absence, who, like ourselves, were prepared to enter the Cave.

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

From this reading Arrival of a large Party--Second Visit--Lamps Extinguished--Laughable Confusion--Wooden Bowl--Deserted Chambers--Richardson's Side-Saddle Pit--The Labyrinth--Louisa's Dome--Gorin's Dome--Bottomless Pit-- Separation of our Party.

plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others

From this reading At 8 o'clock, both parties accompanied by their respective guides and making a very formidable array, set out from the hotel, happy in the anticipation of the "sights to be seen."

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

From this reading On being summoned to breakfast the next morning, we ascertained that a large party of ladies and gentlemen had arrived during our absence, who, like ourselves, were prepared to enter the Cave.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading At 8 o'clock, both parties accompanied by their respective guides and making a very formidable array, set out from the hotel, happy in the anticipation of the "sights to be seen."

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading It was amusing to hear the remarks, and to witness the horror of some of the party on first beholding the mouth of the Cave.

intense and profound fear

From this reading It was amusing to hear the remarks, and to witness the horror of some of the party on first beholding the mouth of the Cave.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading At 8 o'clock, both parties accompanied by their respective guides and making a very formidable array, set out from the hotel, happy in the anticipation of the "sights to be seen."

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading They, however, were for hurrying over the rivers, to the distant points beyond--we, for examining leisurely the avenues on this side.

moving with great haste

From this reading They, however, were for hurrying over the rivers, to the distant points beyond--we, for examining leisurely the avenues on this side.

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

From this reading At 8 o'clock, both parties accompanied by their respective guides and making a very formidable array, set out from the hotel, happy in the anticipation of the "sights to be seen."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was amusing to hear the remarks, and to witness the horror of some of the party on first beholding the mouth of the Cave.

complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost

From this reading Arrival of a large Party--Second Visit--Lamps Extinguished--Laughable Confusion--Wooden Bowl--Deserted Chambers--Richardson's Side-Saddle Pit--The Labyrinth--Louisa's Dome--Gorin's Dome--Bottomless Pit-- Separation of our Party.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading On being summoned to breakfast the next morning, we ascertained that a large party of ladies and gentlemen had arrived during our absence, who, like ourselves, were prepared to enter the Cave.

plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading Arrival of a large Party--Second Visit--Lamps Extinguished--Laughable Confusion--Wooden Bowl--Deserted Chambers--Richardson's Side-Saddle Pit--The Labyrinth--Louisa's Dome--Gorin's Dome--Bottomless Pit-- Separation of our Party.

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

From this reading Arrival of a large Party--Second Visit--Lamps Extinguished--Laughable Confusion--Wooden Bowl--Deserted Chambers--Richardson's Side-Saddle Pit--The Labyrinth--Louisa's Dome--Gorin's Dome--Bottomless Pit-- Separation of our Party.

so unreasonable as to invite derision

From this reading Arrival of a large Party--Second Visit--Lamps Extinguished--Laughable Confusion--Wooden Bowl--Deserted Chambers--Richardson's Side-Saddle Pit--The Labyrinth--Louisa's Dome--Gorin's Dome--Bottomless Pit-- Separation of our Party.

in an unhurried way or at one's convenience

From this reading They, however, were for hurrying over the rivers, to the distant points beyond--we, for examining leisurely the avenues on this side.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading On being summoned to breakfast the next morning, we ascertained that a large party of ladies and gentlemen had arrived during our absence, who, like ourselves, were prepared to enter the Cave.

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

From this reading Arrival of a large Party--Second Visit--Lamps Extinguished--Laughable Confusion--Wooden Bowl--Deserted Chambers--Richardson's Side-Saddle Pit--The Labyrinth--Louisa's Dome--Gorin's Dome--Bottomless Pit-- Separation of our Party.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading At 8 o'clock, both parties accompanied by their respective guides and making a very formidable array, set out from the hotel, happy in the anticipation of the "sights to be seen."

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On being summoned to breakfast the next morning, we ascertained that a large party of ladies and gentlemen had arrived during our absence, who, like ourselves, were prepared to enter the Cave.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading It was amusing to hear the remarks, and to witness the horror of some of the party on first beholding the mouth of the Cave.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading On being summoned to breakfast the next morning, we ascertained that a large party of ladies and gentlemen had arrived during our absence, who, like ourselves, were prepared to enter the Cave.

according to the clock

From this reading At 8 o'clock, both parties accompanied by their respective guides and making a very formidable array, set out from the hotel, happy in the anticipation of the "sights to be seen."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Arrival of a large Party--Second Visit--Lamps Extinguished--Laughable Confusion--Wooden Bowl--Deserted Chambers--Richardson's Side-Saddle Pit--The Labyrinth--Louisa's Dome--Gorin's Dome--Bottomless Pit-- Separation of our Party.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On being summoned to breakfast the next morning, we ascertained that a large party of ladies and gentlemen had arrived during our absence, who, like ourselves, were prepared to enter the Cave.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Arrival of a large Party--Second Visit--Lamps Extinguished--Laughable Confusion--Wooden Bowl--Deserted Chambers--Richardson's Side-Saddle Pit--The Labyrinth--Louisa's Dome--Gorin's Dome--Bottomless Pit-- Separation of our Party.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading On being summoned to breakfast the next morning, we ascertained that a large party of ladies and gentlemen had arrived during our absence, who, like ourselves, were prepared to enter the Cave.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading At 8 o'clock, both parties accompanied by their respective guides and making a very formidable array, set out from the hotel, happy in the anticipation of the "sights to be seen."

above and across; more than

From this reading They, however, were for hurrying over the rivers, to the distant points beyond--we, for examining leisurely the avenues on this side.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading At 8 o'clock, both parties accompanied by their respective guides and making a very formidable array, set out from the hotel, happy in the anticipation of the "sights to be seen."

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Arrival of a large Party--Second Visit--Lamps Extinguished--Laughable Confusion--Wooden Bowl--Deserted Chambers--Richardson's Side-Saddle Pit--The Labyrinth--Louisa's Dome--Gorin's Dome--Bottomless Pit-- Separation of our Party.

A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.

From this reading Arrival of a large Party--Second Visit--Lamps Extinguished--Laughable Confusion--Wooden Bowl--Deserted Chambers--Richardson's Side-Saddle Pit--The Labyrinth--Louisa's Dome--Gorin's Dome--Bottomless Pit-- Separation of our Party.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading They, however, were for hurrying over the rivers, to the distant points beyond--we, for examining leisurely the avenues on this side.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading On being summoned to breakfast the next morning, we ascertained that a large party of ladies and gentlemen had arrived during our absence, who, like ourselves, were prepared to enter the Cave.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading It was amusing to hear the remarks, and to witness the horror of some of the party on first beholding the mouth of the Cave.

considered individually

From this reading At 8 o'clock, both parties accompanied by their respective guides and making a very formidable array, set out from the hotel, happy in the anticipation of the "sights to be seen."

possessive form of “richardson” — United States architect (1838-1886)

From this reading Arrival of a large Party--Second Visit--Lamps Extinguished--Laughable Confusion--Wooden Bowl--Deserted Chambers--Richardson's Side-Saddle Pit--The Labyrinth--Louisa's Dome--Gorin's Dome--Bottomless Pit-- Separation of our Party.

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading They, however, were for hurrying over the rivers, to the distant points beyond--we, for examining leisurely the avenues on this side.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Arrival of a large Party--Second Visit--Lamps Extinguished--Laughable Confusion--Wooden Bowl--Deserted Chambers--Richardson's Side-Saddle Pit--The Labyrinth--Louisa's Dome--Gorin's Dome--Bottomless Pit-- Separation of our Party.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading At 8 o'clock, both parties accompanied by their respective guides and making a very formidable array, set out from the hotel, happy in the anticipation of the "sights to be seen."

the state of lacking unity

From this reading Arrival of a large Party--Second Visit--Lamps Extinguished--Laughable Confusion--Wooden Bowl--Deserted Chambers--Richardson's Side-Saddle Pit--The Labyrinth--Louisa's Dome--Gorin's Dome--Bottomless Pit-- Separation of our Party.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading At 8 o'clock, both parties accompanied by their respective guides and making a very formidable array, set out from the hotel, happy in the anticipation of the "sights to be seen."

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading They, however, were for hurrying over the rivers, to the distant points beyond--we, for examining leisurely the avenues on this side.

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

From this reading Arrival of a large Party--Second Visit--Lamps Extinguished--Laughable Confusion--Wooden Bowl--Deserted Chambers--Richardson's Side-Saddle Pit--The Labyrinth--Louisa's Dome--Gorin's Dome--Bottomless Pit-- Separation of our Party.

an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument

From this reading At 8 o'clock, both parties accompanied by their respective guides and making a very formidable array, set out from the hotel, happy in the anticipation of the "sights to be seen."

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

From this reading It was amusing to hear the remarks, and to witness the horror of some of the party on first beholding the mouth of the Cave.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading On being summoned to breakfast the next morning, we ascertained that a large party of ladies and gentlemen had arrived during our absence, who, like ourselves, were prepared to enter the Cave.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On being summoned to breakfast the next morning, we ascertained that a large party of ladies and gentlemen had arrived during our absence, who, like ourselves, were prepared to enter the Cave.

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

From this reading Arrival of a large Party--Second Visit--Lamps Extinguished--Laughable Confusion--Wooden Bowl--Deserted Chambers--Richardson's Side-Saddle Pit--The Labyrinth--Louisa's Dome--Gorin's Dome--Bottomless Pit-- Separation of our Party.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At 8 o'clock, both parties accompanied by their respective guides and making a very formidable array, set out from the hotel, happy in the anticipation of the "sights to be seen."

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

From this reading They, however, were for hurrying over the rivers, to the distant points beyond--we, for examining leisurely the avenues on this side.

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

From this reading They, however, were for hurrying over the rivers, to the distant points beyond--we, for examining leisurely the avenues on this side.

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

From this reading On being summoned to breakfast the next morning, we ascertained that a large party of ladies and gentlemen had arrived during our absence, who, like ourselves, were prepared to enter the Cave.

precisely as stated

From this reading At 8 o'clock, both parties accompanied by their respective guides and making a very formidable array, set out from the hotel, happy in the anticipation of the "sights to be seen."

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Arrival of a large Party--Second Visit--Lamps Extinguished--Laughable Confusion--Wooden Bowl--Deserted Chambers--Richardson's Side-Saddle Pit--The Labyrinth--Louisa's Dome--Gorin's Dome--Bottomless Pit-- Separation of our Party.

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

From this reading It was amusing to hear the remarks, and to witness the horror of some of the party on first beholding the mouth of the Cave.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading On being summoned to breakfast the next morning, we ascertained that a large party of ladies and gentlemen had arrived during our absence, who, like ourselves, were prepared to enter the Cave.

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

From this reading On being summoned to breakfast the next morning, we ascertained that a large party of ladies and gentlemen had arrived during our absence, who, like ourselves, were prepared to enter the Cave.

which person or people

From this reading On being summoned to breakfast the next morning, we ascertained that a large party of ladies and gentlemen had arrived during our absence, who, like ourselves, were prepared to enter the Cave.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading It was amusing to hear the remarks, and to witness the horror of some of the party on first beholding the mouth of the Cave.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading Arrival of a large Party--Second Visit--Lamps Extinguished--Laughable Confusion--Wooden Bowl--Deserted Chambers--Richardson's Side-Saddle Pit--The Labyrinth--Louisa's Dome--Gorin's Dome--Bottomless Pit-- Separation of our Party.