Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading Having now left the Echo, we have a walk of four miles to Cleveland's Avenue.

later than; following

From this reading And here, for the benefit of the weary and thirsty, and of all others whom it may interest, coming after us, be it known, that Carneal's Spring is close at hand, and equally near, a sulphur spring, the water of which, equals in quality and quantity that of the far-famed White Sulphur Spring, of Virginia.

(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 And here, for the benefit of the weary and thirsty, and of all others whom it may interest, coming after us, be it known, that Carneal's Spring is close at hand, and equally near, a sulphur spring, the water of which, equals in quality and quantity that of the far-famed White Sulphur Spring, of Virginia.

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

From this reading Pass of El Ghor--Silliman's Avenue--Wellington's Gallery--Sulphur Spring--Mary's Vineyard--Holy Sepulchre--Commencement of Cleveland Avenue--By whom Discovered--Beautiful Formations--Snow-ball Room-- Rocky Mountains--Croghan's Hall--Serena's Arbor--Dining Table-- Dinner Party and Toast--Hoax of the Guide--Homeward Bound Passage-- Conclusion.

tree (as opposed to shrub)

From this reading Pass of El Ghor--Silliman's Avenue--Wellington's Gallery--Sulphur Spring--Mary's Vineyard--Holy Sepulchre--Commencement of Cleveland Avenue--By whom Discovered--Beautiful Formations--Snow-ball Room-- Rocky Mountains--Croghan's Hall--Serena's Arbor--Dining Table-- Dinner Party and Toast--Hoax of the Guide--Homeward Bound Passage-- Conclusion.

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

From this reading The intervening points are of great interest; but it would occupy too much time to describe them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And here, for the benefit of the weary and thirsty, and of all others whom it may interest, coming after us, be it known, that Carneal's Spring is close at hand, and equally near, a sulphur spring, the water of which, equals in quality and quantity that of the far-famed White Sulphur Spring, of Virginia.

a line of approach

From this reading Pass of El Ghor--Silliman's Avenue--Wellington's Gallery--Sulphur Spring--Mary's Vineyard--Holy Sepulchre--Commencement of Cleveland Avenue--By whom Discovered--Beautiful Formations--Snow-ball Room-- Rocky Mountains--Croghan's Hall--Serena's Arbor--Dining Table-- Dinner Party and Toast--Hoax of the Guide--Homeward Bound Passage-- Conclusion.

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

From this reading And here, for the benefit of the weary and thirsty, and of all others whom it may interest, coming after us, be it known, that Carneal's Spring is close at hand, and equally near, a sulphur spring, the water of which, equals in quality and quantity that of the far-famed White Sulphur Spring, of Virginia.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Pass of El Ghor--Silliman's Avenue--Wellington's Gallery--Sulphur Spring--Mary's Vineyard--Holy Sepulchre--Commencement of Cleveland Avenue--By whom Discovered--Beautiful Formations--Snow-ball Room-- Rocky Mountains--Croghan's Hall--Serena's Arbor--Dining Table-- Dinner Party and Toast--Hoax of the Guide--Homeward Bound Passage-- Conclusion.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading And here, for the benefit of the weary and thirsty, and of all others whom it may interest, coming after us, be it known, that Carneal's Spring is close at hand, and equally near, a sulphur spring, the water of which, equals in quality and quantity that of the far-famed White Sulphur Spring, of Virginia.

confined by bonds

From this reading Pass of El Ghor--Silliman's Avenue--Wellington's Gallery--Sulphur Spring--Mary's Vineyard--Holy Sepulchre--Commencement of Cleveland Avenue--By whom Discovered--Beautiful Formations--Snow-ball Room-- Rocky Mountains--Croghan's Hall--Serena's Arbor--Dining Table-- Dinner Party and Toast--Hoax of the Guide--Homeward Bound Passage-- Conclusion.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The intervening points are of great interest; but it would occupy too much time to describe them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Pass of El Ghor--Silliman's Avenue--Wellington's Gallery--Sulphur Spring--Mary's Vineyard--Holy Sepulchre--Commencement of Cleveland Avenue--By whom Discovered--Beautiful Formations--Snow-ball Room-- Rocky Mountains--Croghan's Hall--Serena's Arbor--Dining Table-- Dinner Party and Toast--Hoax of the Guide--Homeward Bound Passage-- Conclusion.

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From this reading And here, for the benefit of the weary and thirsty, and of all others whom it may interest, coming after us, be it known, that Carneal's Spring is close at hand, and equally near, a sulphur spring, the water of which, equals in quality and quantity that of the far-famed White Sulphur Spring, of Virginia.

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

From this reading We will therefore hurry on through the pass of El Ghor, Silliman's Avenue, and Wellington's Gallery, to the foot of the ladder which leads up to the Elysium of Mammoth cave.

the largest city in Ohio; located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie; a major Great Lakes port

From this reading Pass of El Ghor--Silliman's Avenue--Wellington's Gallery--Sulphur Spring--Mary's Vineyard--Holy Sepulchre--Commencement of Cleveland Avenue--By whom Discovered--Beautiful Formations--Snow-ball Room-- Rocky Mountains--Croghan's Hall--Serena's Arbor--Dining Table-- Dinner Party and Toast--Hoax of the Guide--Homeward Bound Passage-- Conclusion.

possessive form of “cleveland” — the largest city in Ohio; located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie; a major Great Lakes port

From this reading Having now left the Echo, we have a walk of four miles to Cleveland's Avenue.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading And here, for the benefit of the weary and thirsty, and of all others whom it may interest, coming after us, be it known, that Carneal's Spring is close at hand, and equally near, a sulphur spring, the water of which, equals in quality and quantity that of the far-famed White Sulphur Spring, of Virginia.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading And here, for the benefit of the weary and thirsty, and of all others whom it may interest, coming after us, be it known, that Carneal's Spring is close at hand, and equally near, a sulphur spring, the water of which, equals in quality and quantity that of the far-famed White Sulphur Spring, of Virginia.

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading Pass of El Ghor--Silliman's Avenue--Wellington's Gallery--Sulphur Spring--Mary's Vineyard--Holy Sepulchre--Commencement of Cleveland Avenue--By whom Discovered--Beautiful Formations--Snow-ball Room-- Rocky Mountains--Croghan's Hall--Serena's Arbor--Dining Table-- Dinner Party and Toast--Hoax of the Guide--Homeward Bound Passage-- Conclusion.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading Pass of El Ghor--Silliman's Avenue--Wellington's Gallery--Sulphur Spring--Mary's Vineyard--Holy Sepulchre--Commencement of Cleveland Avenue--By whom Discovered--Beautiful Formations--Snow-ball Room-- Rocky Mountains--Croghan's Hall--Serena's Arbor--Dining Table-- Dinner Party and Toast--Hoax of the Guide--Homeward Bound Passage-- Conclusion.

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

From this reading Pass of El Ghor--Silliman's Avenue--Wellington's Gallery--Sulphur Spring--Mary's Vineyard--Holy Sepulchre--Commencement of Cleveland Avenue--By whom Discovered--Beautiful Formations--Snow-ball Room-- Rocky Mountains--Croghan's Hall--Serena's Arbor--Dining Table-- Dinner Party and Toast--Hoax of the Guide--Homeward Bound Passage-- Conclusion.

give a description of

From this reading The intervening points are of great interest; but it would occupy too much time to describe them.

the act of eating dinner

From this reading Pass of El Ghor--Silliman's Avenue--Wellington's Gallery--Sulphur Spring--Mary's Vineyard--Holy Sepulchre--Commencement of Cleveland Avenue--By whom Discovered--Beautiful Formations--Snow-ball Room-- Rocky Mountains--Croghan's Hall--Serena's Arbor--Dining Table-- Dinner Party and Toast--Hoax of the Guide--Homeward Bound Passage-- Conclusion.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Pass of El Ghor--Silliman's Avenue--Wellington's Gallery--Sulphur Spring--Mary's Vineyard--Holy Sepulchre--Commencement of Cleveland Avenue--By whom Discovered--Beautiful Formations--Snow-ball Room-- Rocky Mountains--Croghan's Hall--Serena's Arbor--Dining Table-- Dinner Party and Toast--Hoax of the Guide--Homeward Bound Passage-- Conclusion.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Pass of El Ghor--Silliman's Avenue--Wellington's Gallery--Sulphur Spring--Mary's Vineyard--Holy Sepulchre--Commencement of Cleveland Avenue--By whom Discovered--Beautiful Formations--Snow-ball Room-- Rocky Mountains--Croghan's Hall--Serena's Arbor--Dining Table-- Dinner Party and Toast--Hoax of the Guide--Homeward Bound Passage-- Conclusion.

to say again or imitate

From this reading Having now left the Echo, we have a walk of four miles to Cleveland's Avenue.

angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)

From this reading Pass of El Ghor--Silliman's Avenue--Wellington's Gallery--Sulphur Spring--Mary's Vineyard--Holy Sepulchre--Commencement of Cleveland Avenue--By whom Discovered--Beautiful Formations--Snow-ball Room-- Rocky Mountains--Croghan's Hall--Serena's Arbor--Dining Table-- Dinner Party and Toast--Hoax of the Guide--Homeward Bound Passage-- Conclusion.

a place or condition of ideal happiness

From this reading We will therefore hurry on through the pass of El Ghor, Silliman's Avenue, and Wellington's Gallery, to the foot of the ladder which leads up to the Elysium of Mammoth cave.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading And here, for the benefit of the weary and thirsty, and of all others whom it may interest, coming after us, be it known, that Carneal's Spring is close at hand, and equally near, a sulphur spring, the water of which, equals in quality and quantity that of the far-famed White Sulphur Spring, of Virginia.

plural of “equal” — a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

From this reading And here, for the benefit of the weary and thirsty, and of all others whom it may interest, coming after us, be it known, that Carneal's Spring is close at hand, and equally near, a sulphur spring, the water of which, equals in quality and quantity that of the far-famed White Sulphur Spring, of Virginia.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading And here, for the benefit of the weary and thirsty, and of all others whom it may interest, coming after us, be it known, that Carneal's Spring is close at hand, and equally near, a sulphur spring, the water of which, equals in quality and quantity that of the far-famed White Sulphur Spring, of Virginia.

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

From this reading We will therefore hurry on through the pass of El Ghor, Silliman's Avenue, and Wellington's Gallery, to the foot of the ladder which leads up to the Elysium of Mammoth cave.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And here, for the benefit of the weary and thirsty, and of all others whom it may interest, coming after us, be it known, that Carneal's Spring is close at hand, and equally near, a sulphur spring, the water of which, equals in quality and quantity that of the far-famed White Sulphur Spring, of Virginia.

plural of “formation” — an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit

From this reading Pass of El Ghor--Silliman's Avenue--Wellington's Gallery--Sulphur Spring--Mary's Vineyard--Holy Sepulchre--Commencement of Cleveland Avenue--By whom Discovered--Beautiful Formations--Snow-ball Room-- Rocky Mountains--Croghan's Hall--Serena's Arbor--Dining Table-- Dinner Party and Toast--Hoax of the Guide--Homeward Bound Passage-- Conclusion.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Having now left the Echo, we have a walk of four miles to Cleveland's Avenue.

spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading Pass of El Ghor--Silliman's Avenue--Wellington's Gallery--Sulphur Spring--Mary's Vineyard--Holy Sepulchre--Commencement of Cleveland Avenue--By whom Discovered--Beautiful Formations--Snow-ball Room-- Rocky Mountains--Croghan's Hall--Serena's Arbor--Dining Table-- Dinner Party and Toast--Hoax of the Guide--Homeward Bound Passage-- Conclusion.

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

From this reading Pass of El Ghor--Silliman's Avenue--Wellington's Gallery--Sulphur Spring--Mary's Vineyard--Holy Sepulchre--Commencement of Cleveland Avenue--By whom Discovered--Beautiful Formations--Snow-ball Room-- Rocky Mountains--Croghan's Hall--Serena's Arbor--Dining Table-- Dinner Party and Toast--Hoax of the Guide--Homeward Bound Passage-- Conclusion.

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

From this reading The intervening points are of great interest; but it would occupy too much time to describe them.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading Pass of El Ghor--Silliman's Avenue--Wellington's Gallery--Sulphur Spring--Mary's Vineyard--Holy Sepulchre--Commencement of Cleveland Avenue--By whom Discovered--Beautiful Formations--Snow-ball Room-- Rocky Mountains--Croghan's Hall--Serena's Arbor--Dining Table-- Dinner Party and Toast--Hoax of the Guide--Homeward Bound Passage-- Conclusion.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Pass of El Ghor--Silliman's Avenue--Wellington's Gallery--Sulphur Spring--Mary's Vineyard--Holy Sepulchre--Commencement of Cleveland Avenue--By whom Discovered--Beautiful Formations--Snow-ball Room-- Rocky Mountains--Croghan's Hall--Serena's Arbor--Dining Table-- Dinner Party and Toast--Hoax of the Guide--Homeward Bound Passage-- Conclusion.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading And here, for the benefit of the weary and thirsty, and of all others whom it may interest, coming after us, be it known, that Carneal's Spring is close at hand, and equally near, a sulphur spring, the water of which, equals in quality and quantity that of the far-famed White Sulphur Spring, of Virginia.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Having now left the Echo, we have a walk of four miles to Cleveland's Avenue.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having now left the Echo, we have a walk of four miles to Cleveland's Avenue.

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

From this reading And here, for the benefit of the weary and thirsty, and of all others whom it may interest, coming after us, be it known, that Carneal's Spring is close at hand, and equally near, a sulphur spring, the water of which, equals in quality and quantity that of the far-famed White Sulphur Spring, of Virginia.

something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage

From this reading Pass of El Ghor--Silliman's Avenue--Wellington's Gallery--Sulphur Spring--Mary's Vineyard--Holy Sepulchre--Commencement of Cleveland Avenue--By whom Discovered--Beautiful Formations--Snow-ball Room-- Rocky Mountains--Croghan's Hall--Serena's Arbor--Dining Table-- Dinner Party and Toast--Hoax of the Guide--Homeward Bound Passage-- Conclusion.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading Pass of El Ghor--Silliman's Avenue--Wellington's Gallery--Sulphur Spring--Mary's Vineyard--Holy Sepulchre--Commencement of Cleveland Avenue--By whom Discovered--Beautiful Formations--Snow-ball Room-- Rocky Mountains--Croghan's Hall--Serena's Arbor--Dining Table-- Dinner Party and Toast--Hoax of the Guide--Homeward Bound Passage-- Conclusion.

toward home

From this reading Pass of El Ghor--Silliman's Avenue--Wellington's Gallery--Sulphur Spring--Mary's Vineyard--Holy Sepulchre--Commencement of Cleveland Avenue--By whom Discovered--Beautiful Formations--Snow-ball Room-- Rocky Mountains--Croghan's Hall--Serena's Arbor--Dining Table-- Dinner Party and Toast--Hoax of the Guide--Homeward Bound Passage-- Conclusion.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading We will therefore hurry on through the pass of El Ghor, Silliman's Avenue, and Wellington's Gallery, to the foot of the ladder which leads up to the Elysium of Mammoth cave.

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

From this reading And here, for the benefit of the weary and thirsty, and of all others whom it may interest, coming after us, be it known, that Carneal's Spring is close at hand, and equally near, a sulphur spring, the water of which, equals in quality and quantity that of the far-famed White Sulphur Spring, of Virginia.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The intervening points are of great interest; but it would occupy too much time to describe them.

occurring or falling between events or points in time

From this reading The intervening points are of great interest; but it would occupy too much time to describe them.

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

From this reading And here, for the benefit of the weary and thirsty, and of all others whom it may interest, coming after us, be it known, that Carneal's Spring is close at hand, and equally near, a sulphur spring, the water of which, equals in quality and quantity that of the far-famed White Sulphur Spring, of Virginia.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The intervening points are of great interest; but it would occupy too much time to describe them.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading And here, for the benefit of the weary and thirsty, and of all others whom it may interest, coming after us, be it known, that Carneal's Spring is close at hand, and equally near, a sulphur spring, the water of which, equals in quality and quantity that of the far-famed White Sulphur Spring, of Virginia.

steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down

From this reading We will therefore hurry on through the pass of El Ghor, Silliman's Avenue, and Wellington's Gallery, to the foot of the ladder which leads up to the Elysium of Mammoth cave.

plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race

From this reading We will therefore hurry on through the pass of El Ghor, Silliman's Avenue, and Wellington's Gallery, to the foot of the ladder which leads up to the Elysium of Mammoth cave.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Having now left the Echo, we have a walk of four miles to Cleveland's Avenue.

so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth

From this reading We will therefore hurry on through the pass of El Ghor, Silliman's Avenue, and Wellington's Gallery, to the foot of the ladder which leads up to the Elysium of Mammoth cave.

possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Pass of El Ghor--Silliman's Avenue--Wellington's Gallery--Sulphur Spring--Mary's Vineyard--Holy Sepulchre--Commencement of Cleveland Avenue--By whom Discovered--Beautiful Formations--Snow-ball Room-- Rocky Mountains--Croghan's Hall--Serena's Arbor--Dining Table-- Dinner Party and Toast--Hoax of the Guide--Homeward Bound Passage-- Conclusion.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading And here, for the benefit of the weary and thirsty, and of all others whom it may interest, coming after us, be it known, that Carneal's Spring is close at hand, and equally near, a sulphur spring, the water of which, equals in quality and quantity that of the far-famed White Sulphur Spring, of Virginia.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Having now left the Echo, we have a walk of four miles to Cleveland's Avenue.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Pass of El Ghor--Silliman's Avenue--Wellington's Gallery--Sulphur Spring--Mary's Vineyard--Holy Sepulchre--Commencement of Cleveland Avenue--By whom Discovered--Beautiful Formations--Snow-ball Room-- Rocky Mountains--Croghan's Hall--Serena's Arbor--Dining Table-- Dinner Party and Toast--Hoax of the Guide--Homeward Bound Passage-- Conclusion.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The intervening points are of great interest; but it would occupy too much time to describe them.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading And here, for the benefit of the weary and thirsty, and of all others whom it may interest, coming after us, be it known, that Carneal's Spring is close at hand, and equally near, a sulphur spring, the water of which, equals in quality and quantity that of the far-famed White Sulphur Spring, of Virginia.

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

From this reading Having now left the Echo, we have a walk of four miles to Cleveland's Avenue.

keep busy with

From this reading The intervening points are of great interest; but it would occupy too much time to describe them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Pass of El Ghor--Silliman's Avenue--Wellington's Gallery--Sulphur Spring--Mary's Vineyard--Holy Sepulchre--Commencement of Cleveland Avenue--By whom Discovered--Beautiful Formations--Snow-ball Room-- Rocky Mountains--Croghan's Hall--Serena's Arbor--Dining Table-- Dinner Party and Toast--Hoax of the Guide--Homeward Bound Passage-- Conclusion.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading We will therefore hurry on through the pass of El Ghor, Silliman's Avenue, and Wellington's Gallery, to the foot of the ladder which leads up to the Elysium of Mammoth cave.

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

From this reading And here, for the benefit of the weary and thirsty, and of all others whom it may interest, coming after us, be it known, that Carneal's Spring is close at hand, and equally near, a sulphur spring, the water of which, equals in quality and quantity that of the far-famed White Sulphur Spring, of Virginia.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Pass of El Ghor--Silliman's Avenue--Wellington's Gallery--Sulphur Spring--Mary's Vineyard--Holy Sepulchre--Commencement of Cleveland Avenue--By whom Discovered--Beautiful Formations--Snow-ball Room-- Rocky Mountains--Croghan's Hall--Serena's Arbor--Dining Table-- Dinner Party and Toast--Hoax of the Guide--Homeward Bound Passage-- Conclusion.

go across or through

From this reading Pass of El Ghor--Silliman's Avenue--Wellington's Gallery--Sulphur Spring--Mary's Vineyard--Holy Sepulchre--Commencement of Cleveland Avenue--By whom Discovered--Beautiful Formations--Snow-ball Room-- Rocky Mountains--Croghan's Hall--Serena's Arbor--Dining Table-- Dinner Party and Toast--Hoax of the Guide--Homeward Bound Passage-- Conclusion.

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

From this reading Pass of El Ghor--Silliman's Avenue--Wellington's Gallery--Sulphur Spring--Mary's Vineyard--Holy Sepulchre--Commencement of Cleveland Avenue--By whom Discovered--Beautiful Formations--Snow-ball Room-- Rocky Mountains--Croghan's Hall--Serena's Arbor--Dining Table-- Dinner Party and Toast--Hoax of the Guide--Homeward Bound Passage-- Conclusion.

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

From this reading The intervening points are of great interest; but it would occupy too much time to describe them.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading And here, for the benefit of the weary and thirsty, and of all others whom it may interest, coming after us, be it known, that Carneal's Spring is close at hand, and equally near, a sulphur spring, the water of which, equals in quality and quantity that of the far-famed White Sulphur Spring, of Virginia.

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading And here, for the benefit of the weary and thirsty, and of all others whom it may interest, coming after us, be it known, that Carneal's Spring is close at hand, and equally near, a sulphur spring, the water of which, equals in quality and quantity that of the far-famed White Sulphur Spring, of Virginia.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading Pass of El Ghor--Silliman's Avenue--Wellington's Gallery--Sulphur Spring--Mary's Vineyard--Holy Sepulchre--Commencement of Cleveland Avenue--By whom Discovered--Beautiful Formations--Snow-ball Room-- Rocky Mountains--Croghan's Hall--Serena's Arbor--Dining Table-- Dinner Party and Toast--Hoax of the Guide--Homeward Bound Passage-- Conclusion.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Pass of El Ghor--Silliman's Avenue--Wellington's Gallery--Sulphur Spring--Mary's Vineyard--Holy Sepulchre--Commencement of Cleveland Avenue--By whom Discovered--Beautiful Formations--Snow-ball Room-- Rocky Mountains--Croghan's Hall--Serena's Arbor--Dining Table-- Dinner Party and Toast--Hoax of the Guide--Homeward Bound Passage-- Conclusion.

a chamber that is used as a grave

From this reading Pass of El Ghor--Silliman's Avenue--Wellington's Gallery--Sulphur Spring--Mary's Vineyard--Holy Sepulchre--Commencement of Cleveland Avenue--By whom Discovered--Beautiful Formations--Snow-ball Room-- Rocky Mountains--Croghan's Hall--Serena's Arbor--Dining Table-- Dinner Party and Toast--Hoax of the Guide--Homeward Bound Passage-- Conclusion.

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

From this reading Pass of El Ghor--Silliman's Avenue--Wellington's Gallery--Sulphur Spring--Mary's Vineyard--Holy Sepulchre--Commencement of Cleveland Avenue--By whom Discovered--Beautiful Formations--Snow-ball Room-- Rocky Mountains--Croghan's Hall--Serena's Arbor--Dining Table-- Dinner Party and Toast--Hoax of the Guide--Homeward Bound Passage-- Conclusion.

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

From this reading Pass of El Ghor--Silliman's Avenue--Wellington's Gallery--Sulphur Spring--Mary's Vineyard--Holy Sepulchre--Commencement of Cleveland Avenue--By whom Discovered--Beautiful Formations--Snow-ball Room-- Rocky Mountains--Croghan's Hall--Serena's Arbor--Dining Table-- Dinner Party and Toast--Hoax of the Guide--Homeward Bound Passage-- Conclusion.

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

From this reading Pass of El Ghor--Silliman's Avenue--Wellington's Gallery--Sulphur Spring--Mary's Vineyard--Holy Sepulchre--Commencement of Cleveland Avenue--By whom Discovered--Beautiful Formations--Snow-ball Room-- Rocky Mountains--Croghan's Hall--Serena's Arbor--Dining Table-- Dinner Party and Toast--Hoax of the Guide--Homeward Bound Passage-- Conclusion.

the season of growth

From this reading Pass of El Ghor--Silliman's Avenue--Wellington's Gallery--Sulphur Spring--Mary's Vineyard--Holy Sepulchre--Commencement of Cleveland Avenue--By whom Discovered--Beautiful Formations--Snow-ball Room-- Rocky Mountains--Croghan's Hall--Serena's Arbor--Dining Table-- Dinner Party and Toast--Hoax of the Guide--Homeward Bound Passage-- Conclusion.

treat with sulphur in order to preserve

From this reading Pass of El Ghor--Silliman's Avenue--Wellington's Gallery--Sulphur Spring--Mary's Vineyard--Holy Sepulchre--Commencement of Cleveland Avenue--By whom Discovered--Beautiful Formations--Snow-ball Room-- Rocky Mountains--Croghan's Hall--Serena's Arbor--Dining Table-- Dinner Party and Toast--Hoax of the Guide--Homeward Bound Passage-- Conclusion.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Pass of El Ghor--Silliman's Avenue--Wellington's Gallery--Sulphur Spring--Mary's Vineyard--Holy Sepulchre--Commencement of Cleveland Avenue--By whom Discovered--Beautiful Formations--Snow-ball Room-- Rocky Mountains--Croghan's Hall--Serena's Arbor--Dining Table-- Dinner Party and Toast--Hoax of the Guide--Homeward Bound Passage-- Conclusion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And here, for the benefit of the weary and thirsty, and of all others whom it may interest, coming after us, be it known, that Carneal's Spring is close at hand, and equally near, a sulphur spring, the water of which, equals in quality and quantity that of the far-famed White Sulphur Spring, of Virginia.

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

From this reading Pass of El Ghor--Silliman's Avenue--Wellington's Gallery--Sulphur Spring--Mary's Vineyard--Holy Sepulchre--Commencement of Cleveland Avenue--By whom Discovered--Beautiful Formations--Snow-ball Room-- Rocky Mountains--Croghan's Hall--Serena's Arbor--Dining Table-- Dinner Party and Toast--Hoax of the Guide--Homeward Bound Passage-- Conclusion.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The intervening points are of great interest; but it would occupy too much time to describe them.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading We will therefore hurry on through the pass of El Ghor, Silliman's Avenue, and Wellington's Gallery, to the foot of the ladder which leads up to the Elysium of Mammoth cave.

needing moisture

From this reading And here, for the benefit of the weary and thirsty, and of all others whom it may interest, coming after us, be it known, that Carneal's Spring is close at hand, and equally near, a sulphur spring, the water of which, equals in quality and quantity that of the far-famed White Sulphur Spring, of Virginia.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading We will therefore hurry on through the pass of El Ghor, Silliman's Avenue, and Wellington's Gallery, to the foot of the ladder which leads up to the Elysium of Mammoth cave.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The intervening points are of great interest; but it would occupy too much time to describe them.

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

From this reading Having now left the Echo, we have a walk of four miles to Cleveland's Avenue.

make brown and crisp by heating

From this reading Pass of El Ghor--Silliman's Avenue--Wellington's Gallery--Sulphur Spring--Mary's Vineyard--Holy Sepulchre--Commencement of Cleveland Avenue--By whom Discovered--Beautiful Formations--Snow-ball Room-- Rocky Mountains--Croghan's Hall--Serena's Arbor--Dining Table-- Dinner Party and Toast--Hoax of the Guide--Homeward Bound Passage-- Conclusion.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The intervening points are of great interest; but it would occupy too much time to describe them.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading We will therefore hurry on through the pass of El Ghor, Silliman's Avenue, and Wellington's Gallery, to the foot of the ladder which leads up to the Elysium of Mammoth cave.

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

From this reading And here, for the benefit of the weary and thirsty, and of all others whom it may interest, coming after us, be it known, that Carneal's Spring is close at hand, and equally near, a sulphur spring, the water of which, equals in quality and quantity that of the far-famed White Sulphur Spring, of Virginia.

a farm of grapevines where wine grapes are produced

From this reading Pass of El Ghor--Silliman's Avenue--Wellington's Gallery--Sulphur Spring--Mary's Vineyard--Holy Sepulchre--Commencement of Cleveland Avenue--By whom Discovered--Beautiful Formations--Snow-ball Room-- Rocky Mountains--Croghan's Hall--Serena's Arbor--Dining Table-- Dinner Party and Toast--Hoax of the Guide--Homeward Bound Passage-- Conclusion.

a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War

From this reading And here, for the benefit of the weary and thirsty, and of all others whom it may interest, coming after us, be it known, that Carneal's Spring is close at hand, and equally near, a sulphur spring, the water of which, equals in quality and quantity that of the far-famed White Sulphur Spring, of Virginia.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Having now left the Echo, we have a walk of four miles to Cleveland's Avenue.

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 And here, for the benefit of the weary and thirsty, and of all others whom it may interest, coming after us, be it known, that Carneal's Spring is close at hand, and equally near, a sulphur spring, the water of which, equals in quality and quantity that of the far-famed White Sulphur Spring, of Virginia.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Having now left the Echo, we have a walk of four miles to Cleveland's Avenue.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading And here, for the benefit of the weary and thirsty, and of all others whom it may interest, coming after us, be it known, that Carneal's Spring is close at hand, and equally near, a sulphur spring, the water of which, equals in quality and quantity that of the far-famed White Sulphur Spring, of Virginia.

possessive form of “wellington” — British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)

From this reading Pass of El Ghor--Silliman's Avenue--Wellington's Gallery--Sulphur Spring--Mary's Vineyard--Holy Sepulchre--Commencement of Cleveland Avenue--By whom Discovered--Beautiful Formations--Snow-ball Room-- Rocky Mountains--Croghan's Hall--Serena's Arbor--Dining Table-- Dinner Party and Toast--Hoax of the Guide--Homeward Bound Passage-- Conclusion.

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

From this reading We will therefore hurry on through the pass of El Ghor, Silliman's Avenue, and Wellington's Gallery, to the foot of the ladder which leads up to the Elysium of Mammoth cave.

a Caucasian

From this reading And here, for the benefit of the weary and thirsty, and of all others whom it may interest, coming after us, be it known, that Carneal's Spring is close at hand, and equally near, a sulphur spring, the water of which, equals in quality and quantity that of the far-famed White Sulphur Spring, of Virginia.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Pass of El Ghor--Silliman's Avenue--Wellington's Gallery--Sulphur Spring--Mary's Vineyard--Holy Sepulchre--Commencement of Cleveland Avenue--By whom Discovered--Beautiful Formations--Snow-ball Room-- Rocky Mountains--Croghan's Hall--Serena's Arbor--Dining Table-- Dinner Party and Toast--Hoax of the Guide--Homeward Bound Passage-- Conclusion.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading We will therefore hurry on through the pass of El Ghor, Silliman's Avenue, and Wellington's Gallery, to the foot of the ladder which leads up to the Elysium of Mammoth cave.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The intervening points are of great interest; but it would occupy too much time to describe them.