Chapter I

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

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

From this reading A search for a hidden treasure is certain to be a fascinating one, and when the treasure is located at the bottom of the great ocean the quest is bound to become more or less perilous.

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

From this reading This story of the "Rival Ocean Divers" has been written especially for such boys as like tales of the deep blue sea.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A search for a hidden treasure is certain to be a fascinating one, and when the treasure is located at the bottom of the great ocean the quest is bound to become more or less perilous.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

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

From this reading A search for a hidden treasure is certain to be a fascinating one, and when the treasure is located at the bottom of the great ocean the quest is bound to become more or less perilous.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading A search for a hidden treasure is certain to be a fascinating one, and when the treasure is located at the bottom of the great ocean the quest is bound to become more or less perilous.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading This story of the "Rival Ocean Divers" has been written especially for such boys as like tales of the deep blue sea.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading This story of the "Rival Ocean Divers" has been written especially for such boys as like tales of the deep blue sea.

the lower side of anything

From this reading A search for a hidden treasure is certain to be a fascinating one, and when the treasure is located at the bottom of the great ocean the quest is bound to become more or less perilous.

confined by bonds

From this reading A search for a hidden treasure is certain to be a fascinating one, and when the treasure is located at the bottom of the great ocean the quest is bound to become more or less perilous.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading This story of the "Rival Ocean Divers" has been written especially for such boys as like tales of the deep blue sea.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading A search for a hidden treasure is certain to be a fascinating one, and when the treasure is located at the bottom of the great ocean the quest is bound to become more or less perilous.

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The first was to write a story which would interest boys, and the second was to unfold to their view a few of the marvels of deep-sea life, telling of the strange fish and other creatures to be found at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading This story of the "Rival Ocean Divers" has been written especially for such boys as like tales of the deep blue sea.

of or taking place in the deeper parts of the sea

From this reading The first was to write a story which would interest boys, and the second was to unfold to their view a few of the marvels of deep-sea life, telling of the strange fish and other creatures to be found at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.

many and different

From this reading This story of the "Rival Ocean Divers" has been written especially for such boys as like tales of the deep blue sea.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading This story of the "Rival Ocean Divers" has been written especially for such boys as like tales of the deep blue sea.

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capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading A search for a hidden treasure is certain to be a fascinating one, and when the treasure is located at the bottom of the great ocean the quest is bound to become more or less perilous.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The first was to write a story which would interest boys, and the second was to unfold to their view a few of the marvels of deep-sea life, telling of the strange fish and other creatures to be found at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first was to write a story which would interest boys, and the second was to unfold to their view a few of the marvels of deep-sea life, telling of the strange fish and other creatures to be found at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading The first was to write a story which would interest boys, and the second was to unfold to their view a few of the marvels of deep-sea life, telling of the strange fish and other creatures to be found at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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set up or found

From this reading The first was to write a story which would interest boys, and the second was to unfold to their view a few of the marvels of deep-sea life, telling of the strange fish and other creatures to be found at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.

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

From this reading A search for a hidden treasure is certain to be a fascinating one, and when the treasure is located at the bottom of the great ocean the quest is bound to become more or less perilous.

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

From this reading In opening this tale I had a twofold object in view.

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

From this reading This story of the "Rival Ocean Divers" has been written especially for such boys as like tales of the deep blue sea.

not accessible to view

From this reading A search for a hidden treasure is certain to be a fascinating one, and when the treasure is located at the bottom of the great ocean the quest is bound to become more or less perilous.

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

From this reading In opening this tale I had a twofold object in view.

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

From this reading In opening this tale I had a twofold object in view.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The first was to write a story which would interest boys, and the second was to unfold to their view a few of the marvels of deep-sea life, telling of the strange fish and other creatures to be found at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.

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

From this reading A search for a hidden treasure is certain to be a fascinating one, and when the treasure is located at the bottom of the great ocean the quest is bound to become more or less perilous.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading A search for a hidden treasure is certain to be a fascinating one, and when the treasure is located at the bottom of the great ocean the quest is bound to become more or less perilous.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The first was to write a story which would interest boys, and the second was to unfold to their view a few of the marvels of deep-sea life, telling of the strange fish and other creatures to be found at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading This story of the "Rival Ocean Divers" has been written especially for such boys as like tales of the deep blue sea.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading A search for a hidden treasure is certain to be a fascinating one, and when the treasure is located at the bottom of the great ocean the quest is bound to become more or less perilous.

plural of “marvel” — something that causes feelings of wonder

From this reading The first was to write a story which would interest boys, and the second was to unfold to their view a few of the marvels of deep-sea life, telling of the strange fish and other creatures to be found at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.

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

From this reading A search for a hidden treasure is certain to be a fascinating one, and when the treasure is located at the bottom of the great ocean the quest is bound to become more or less perilous.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading In opening this tale I had a twofold object in view.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading This story of the "Rival Ocean Divers" has been written especially for such boys as like tales of the deep blue sea.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Or, The Search for a Sunken Treasure_ AUTHOR OF "A SCHOOLBOY'S PLUCK," "THE WIZARD OF THE SEA," ETC.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A search for a hidden treasure is certain to be a fascinating one, and when the treasure is located at the bottom of the great ocean the quest is bound to become more or less perilous.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading In opening this tale I had a twofold object in view.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading _Or, The Search for a Sunken Treasure_ AUTHOR OF "A SCHOOLBOY'S PLUCK," "THE WIZARD OF THE SEA," ETC.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The first was to write a story which would interest boys, and the second was to unfold to their view a few of the marvels of deep-sea life, telling of the strange fish and other creatures to be found at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading The first was to write a story which would interest boys, and the second was to unfold to their view a few of the marvels of deep-sea life, telling of the strange fish and other creatures to be found at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.

fraught with danger

From this reading A search for a hidden treasure is certain to be a fascinating one, and when the treasure is located at the bottom of the great ocean the quest is bound to become more or less perilous.

pull or pull out sharply

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a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

From this reading A search for a hidden treasure is certain to be a fascinating one, and when the treasure is located at the bottom of the great ocean the quest is bound to become more or less perilous.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading This story of the "Rival Ocean Divers" has been written especially for such boys as like tales of the deep blue sea.

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From this reading _Or, The Search for a Sunken Treasure_ AUTHOR OF "A SCHOOLBOY'S PLUCK," "THE WIZARD OF THE SEA," ETC.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading _Or, The Search for a Sunken Treasure_ AUTHOR OF "A SCHOOLBOY'S PLUCK," "THE WIZARD OF THE SEA," ETC.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

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

From this reading The first was to write a story which would interest boys, and the second was to unfold to their view a few of the marvels of deep-sea life, telling of the strange fish and other creatures to be found at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading This story of the "Rival Ocean Divers" has been written especially for such boys as like tales of the deep blue sea.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading The first was to write a story which would interest boys, and the second was to unfold to their view a few of the marvels of deep-sea life, telling of the strange fish and other creatures to be found at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading This story of the "Rival Ocean Divers" has been written especially for such boys as like tales of the deep blue sea.

having a sunken area

From this reading _Or, The Search for a Sunken Treasure_ AUTHOR OF "A SCHOOLBOY'S PLUCK," "THE WIZARD OF THE SEA," ETC.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading In opening this tale I had a twofold object in view.

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading This story of the "Rival Ocean Divers" has been written especially for such boys as like tales of the deep blue sea.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading The first was to write a story which would interest boys, and the second was to unfold to their view a few of the marvels of deep-sea life, telling of the strange fish and other creatures to be found at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.

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

From this reading _Or, The Search for a Sunken Treasure_ AUTHOR OF "A SCHOOLBOY'S PLUCK," "THE WIZARD OF THE SEA," ETC.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The first was to write a story which would interest boys, and the second was to unfold to their view a few of the marvels of deep-sea life, telling of the strange fish and other creatures to be found at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.

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

From this reading This story of the "Rival Ocean Divers" has been written especially for such boys as like tales of the deep blue sea.

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

From this reading A search for a hidden treasure is certain to be a fascinating one, and when the treasure is located at the bottom of the great ocean the quest is bound to become more or less perilous.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

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having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities

From this reading In opening this tale I had a twofold object in view.

develop or come to a promising stage

From this reading The first was to write a story which would interest boys, and the second was to unfold to their view a few of the marvels of deep-sea life, telling of the strange fish and other creatures to be found at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading In opening this tale I had a twofold object in view.

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

From this reading The first was to write a story which would interest boys, and the second was to unfold to their view a few of the marvels of deep-sea life, telling of the strange fish and other creatures to be found at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.

at the time that

From this reading A search for a hidden treasure is certain to be a fascinating one, and when the treasure is located at the bottom of the great ocean the quest is bound to become more or less perilous.

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

From this reading The first was to write a story which would interest boys, and the second was to unfold to their view a few of the marvels of deep-sea life, telling of the strange fish and other creatures to be found at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.

someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

From this reading _Or, The Search for a Sunken Treasure_ AUTHOR OF "A SCHOOLBOY'S PLUCK," "THE WIZARD OF THE SEA," ETC.

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

From this reading The first was to write a story which would interest boys, and the second was to unfold to their view a few of the marvels of deep-sea life, telling of the strange fish and other creatures to be found at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.

produce a literary work

From this reading The first was to write a story which would interest boys, and the second was to unfold to their view a few of the marvels of deep-sea life, telling of the strange fish and other creatures to be found at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading This story of the "Rival Ocean Divers" has been written especially for such boys as like tales of the deep blue sea.