used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next night was appointed for a visit to the bottom of the crater, for we desired to traverse its floor and see the "North Lake" (of fire) which lay two miles away, toward the further wall.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading A neighboring cauldron was threatening to overflow, and this added to the dubiousness of the situation.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After dark half a dozen of us set out, with lanterns and native guides, and climbed down a crazy, thousand-foot pathway in a crevice fractured in the crater wall, and reached the bottom in safety.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next night was appointed for a visit to the bottom of the crater, for we desired to traverse its floor and see the "North Lake" (of fire) which lay two miles away, toward the further wall.
subject to appointment
From this reading The next night was appointed for a visit to the bottom of the crater, for we desired to traverse its floor and see the "North Lake" (of fire) which lay two miles away, toward the further wall.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The next night was appointed for a visit to the bottom of the crater, for we desired to traverse its floor and see the "North Lake" (of fire) which lay two miles away, toward the further wall.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The irruption of the previous evening had spent its force and the floor looked black and cold; but when we ran out upon it we found it hot yet, to the feet, and it was likewise riven with crevices which revealed the underlying fires gleaming vindictively.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading So the native guides refused to continue the venture, and then every body deserted except a stranger named Marlette.
the lower side of anything
From this reading The next night was appointed for a visit to the bottom of the crater, for we desired to traverse its floor and see the "North Lake" (of fire) which lay two miles away, toward the further wall.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The irruption of the previous evening had spent its force and the floor looked black and cold; but when we ran out upon it we found it hot yet, to the feet, and it was likewise riven with crevices which revealed the underlying fires gleaming vindictively.
cauldronnounUS /ˈkɑːldrən/
a very large pot that is used for boiling
From this reading A neighboring cauldron was threatening to overflow, and this added to the dubiousness of the situation.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading After dark half a dozen of us set out, with lanterns and native guides, and climbed down a crazy, thousand-foot pathway in a crevice fractured in the crater wall, and reached the bottom in safety.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The irruption of the previous evening had spent its force and the floor looked black and cold; but when we ran out upon it we found it hot yet, to the feet, and it was likewise riven with crevices which revealed the underlying fires gleaming vindictively.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading So the native guides refused to continue the venture, and then every body deserted except a stranger named Marlette.
craternounUS /ˈkreɪtər/
a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano
From this reading The next night was appointed for a visit to the bottom of the crater, for we desired to traverse its floor and see the "North Lake" (of fire) which lay two miles away, toward the further wall.
crazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading After dark half a dozen of us set out, with lanterns and native guides, and climbed down a crazy, thousand-foot pathway in a crevice fractured in the crater wall, and reached the bottom in safety.
crevicenounUS /ˈkrevəs/
a long narrow depression in a surface
From this reading After dark half a dozen of us set out, with lanterns and native guides, and climbed down a crazy, thousand-foot pathway in a crevice fractured in the crater wall, and reached the bottom in safety.
crevicesnounUS /ˈkrevəsɪz/
plural of “crevice” — a long narrow depression in a surface
From this reading The irruption of the previous evening had spent its force and the floor looked black and cold; but when we ran out upon it we found it hot yet, to the feet, and it was likewise riven with crevices which revealed the underlying fires gleaming vindictively.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading After dark half a dozen of us set out, with lanterns and native guides, and climbed down a crazy, thousand-foot pathway in a crevice fractured in the crater wall, and reached the bottom in safety.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading So the native guides refused to continue the venture, and then every body deserted except a stranger named Marlette.
wanted intensely
From this reading The next night was appointed for a visit to the bottom of the crater, for we desired to traverse its floor and see the "North Lake" (of fire) which lay two miles away, toward the further wall.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading After dark half a dozen of us set out, with lanterns and native guides, and climbed down a crazy, thousand-foot pathway in a crevice fractured in the crater wall, and reached the bottom in safety.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading After dark half a dozen of us set out, with lanterns and native guides, and climbed down a crazy, thousand-foot pathway in a crevice fractured in the crater wall, and reached the bottom in safety.
dubiousnessnoun
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading A neighboring cauldron was threatening to overflow, and this added to the dubiousness of the situation.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The irruption of the previous evening had spent its force and the floor looked black and cold; but when we ran out upon it we found it hot yet, to the feet, and it was likewise riven with crevices which revealed the underlying fires gleaming vindictively.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading So the native guides refused to continue the venture, and then every body deserted except a stranger named Marlette.
apart from; not including
From this reading So the native guides refused to continue the venture, and then every body deserted except a stranger named Marlette.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The irruption of the previous evening had spent its force and the floor looked black and cold; but when we ran out upon it we found it hot yet, to the feet, and it was likewise riven with crevices which revealed the underlying fires gleaming vindictively.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The next night was appointed for a visit to the bottom of the crater, for we desired to traverse its floor and see the "North Lake" (of fire) which lay two miles away, toward the further wall.
firesnounUS /ˈfaɪərz/
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading The irruption of the previous evening had spent its force and the floor looked black and cold; but when we ran out upon it we found it hot yet, to the feet, and it was likewise riven with crevices which revealed the underlying fires gleaming vindictively.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The next night was appointed for a visit to the bottom of the crater, for we desired to traverse its floor and see the "North Lake" (of fire) which lay two miles away, toward the further wall.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The next night was appointed for a visit to the bottom of the crater, for we desired to traverse its floor and see the "North Lake" (of fire) which lay two miles away, toward the further wall.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The irruption of the previous evening had spent its force and the floor looked black and cold; but when we ran out upon it we found it hot yet, to the feet, and it was likewise riven with crevices which revealed the underlying fires gleaming vindictively.
set up or found
From this reading The irruption of the previous evening had spent its force and the floor looked black and cold; but when we ran out upon it we found it hot yet, to the feet, and it was likewise riven with crevices which revealed the underlying fires gleaming vindictively.
fracturedverbUS /ˈfræktʃərd/
past form of “fracture” — violate or abuse
From this reading After dark half a dozen of us set out, with lanterns and native guides, and climbed down a crazy, thousand-foot pathway in a crevice fractured in the crater wall, and reached the bottom in safety.
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 The next night was appointed for a visit to the bottom of the crater, for we desired to traverse its floor and see the "North Lake" (of fire) which lay two miles away, toward the further wall.
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading The irruption of the previous evening had spent its force and the floor looked black and cold; but when we ran out upon it we found it hot yet, to the feet, and it was likewise riven with crevices which revealed the underlying fires gleaming vindictively.
guidesnounUS /ɡaɪdz/
plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others
From this reading After dark half a dozen of us set out, with lanterns and native guides, and climbed down a crazy, thousand-foot pathway in a crevice fractured in the crater wall, and reached the bottom in safety.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The irruption of the previous evening had spent its force and the floor looked black and cold; but when we ran out upon it we found it hot yet, to the feet, and it was likewise riven with crevices which revealed the underlying fires gleaming vindictively.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading After dark half a dozen of us set out, with lanterns and native guides, and climbed down a crazy, thousand-foot pathway in a crevice fractured in the crater wall, and reached the bottom in safety.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading The irruption of the previous evening had spent its force and the floor looked black and cold; but when we ran out upon it we found it hot yet, to the feet, and it was likewise riven with crevices which revealed the underlying fires gleaming vindictively.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After dark half a dozen of us set out, with lanterns and native guides, and climbed down a crazy, thousand-foot pathway in a crevice fractured in the crater wall, and reached the bottom in safety.
irruptionnoun
a sudden violent entrance; a bursting in
From this reading The irruption of the previous evening had spent its force and the floor looked black and cold; but when we ran out upon it we found it hot yet, to the feet, and it was likewise riven with crevices which revealed the underlying fires gleaming vindictively.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The irruption of the previous evening had spent its force and the floor looked black and cold; but when we ran out upon it we found it hot yet, to the feet, and it was likewise riven with crevices which revealed the underlying fires gleaming vindictively.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The next night was appointed for a visit to the bottom of the crater, for we desired to traverse its floor and see the "North Lake" (of fire) which lay two miles away, toward the further wall.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The next night was appointed for a visit to the bottom of the crater, for we desired to traverse its floor and see the "North Lake" (of fire) which lay two miles away, toward the further wall.
lanternsnounUS /ˈlæntərnz/
plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case
From this reading After dark half a dozen of us set out, with lanterns and native guides, and climbed down a crazy, thousand-foot pathway in a crevice fractured in the crater wall, and reached the bottom in safety.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The next night was appointed for a visit to the bottom of the crater, for we desired to traverse its floor and see the "North Lake" (of fire) which lay two miles away, toward the further wall.
in like or similar manner
From this reading The irruption of the previous evening had spent its force and the floor looked black and cold; but when we ran out upon it we found it hot yet, to the feet, and it was likewise riven with crevices which revealed the underlying fires gleaming vindictively.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The irruption of the previous evening had spent its force and the floor looked black and cold; but when we ran out upon it we found it hot yet, to the feet, and it was likewise riven with crevices which revealed the underlying fires gleaming vindictively.
Marlette
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From this reading So the native guides refused to continue the venture, and then every body deserted except a stranger named Marlette.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The next night was appointed for a visit to the bottom of the crater, for we desired to traverse its floor and see the "North Lake" (of fire) which lay two miles away, toward the further wall.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading So the native guides refused to continue the venture, and then every body deserted except a stranger named Marlette.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading After dark half a dozen of us set out, with lanterns and native guides, and climbed down a crazy, thousand-foot pathway in a crevice fractured in the crater wall, and reached the bottom in safety.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading A neighboring cauldron was threatening to overflow, and this added to the dubiousness of the situation.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next night was appointed for a visit to the bottom of the crater, for we desired to traverse its floor and see the "North Lake" (of fire) which lay two miles away, toward the further wall.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The next night was appointed for a visit to the bottom of the crater, for we desired to traverse its floor and see the "North Lake" (of fire) which lay two miles away, toward the further wall.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The next night was appointed for a visit to the bottom of the crater, for we desired to traverse its floor and see the "North Lake" (of fire) which lay two miles away, toward the further wall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next night was appointed for a visit to the bottom of the crater, for we desired to traverse its floor and see the "North Lake" (of fire) which lay two miles away, toward the further wall.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After dark half a dozen of us set out, with lanterns and native guides, and climbed down a crazy, thousand-foot pathway in a crevice fractured in the crater wall, and reached the bottom in safety.
overflownounUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊ/
a large flow
From this reading A neighboring cauldron was threatening to overflow, and this added to the dubiousness of the situation.
pathwaynounUS /ˈpæθweɪ/
a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain
From this reading After dark half a dozen of us set out, with lanterns and native guides, and climbed down a crazy, thousand-foot pathway in a crevice fractured in the crater wall, and reached the bottom in safety.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading The irruption of the previous evening had spent its force and the floor looked black and cold; but when we ran out upon it we found it hot yet, to the feet, and it was likewise riven with crevices which revealed the underlying fires gleaming vindictively.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The irruption of the previous evening had spent its force and the floor looked black and cold; but when we ran out upon it we found it hot yet, to the feet, and it was likewise riven with crevices which revealed the underlying fires gleaming vindictively.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading After dark half a dozen of us set out, with lanterns and native guides, and climbed down a crazy, thousand-foot pathway in a crevice fractured in the crater wall, and reached the bottom in safety.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading So the native guides refused to continue the venture, and then every body deserted except a stranger named Marlette.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading The irruption of the previous evening had spent its force and the floor looked black and cold; but when we ran out upon it we found it hot yet, to the feet, and it was likewise riven with crevices which revealed the underlying fires gleaming vindictively.
rivenverbUS /ˈrɪvən/
inflected form of “rive” — tear or be torn violently
From this reading The irruption of the previous evening had spent its force and the floor looked black and cold; but when we ran out upon it we found it hot yet, to the feet, and it was likewise riven with crevices which revealed the underlying fires gleaming vindictively.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading After dark half a dozen of us set out, with lanterns and native guides, and climbed down a crazy, thousand-foot pathway in a crevice fractured in the crater wall, and reached the bottom in safety.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The next night was appointed for a visit to the bottom of the crater, for we desired to traverse its floor and see the "North Lake" (of fire) which lay two miles away, toward the further wall.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading After dark half a dozen of us set out, with lanterns and native guides, and climbed down a crazy, thousand-foot pathway in a crevice fractured in the crater wall, and reached the bottom in safety.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading A neighboring cauldron was threatening to overflow, and this added to the dubiousness of the situation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So the native guides refused to continue the venture, and then every body deserted except a stranger named Marlette.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The irruption of the previous evening had spent its force and the floor looked black and cold; but when we ran out upon it we found it hot yet, to the feet, and it was likewise riven with crevices which revealed the underlying fires gleaming vindictively.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading So the native guides refused to continue the venture, and then every body deserted except a stranger named Marlette.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next night was appointed for a visit to the bottom of the crater, for we desired to traverse its floor and see the "North Lake" (of fire) which lay two miles away, toward the further wall.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading So the native guides refused to continue the venture, and then every body deserted except a stranger named Marlette.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A neighboring cauldron was threatening to overflow, and this added to the dubiousness of the situation.
thousand-foot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After dark half a dozen of us set out, with lanterns and native guides, and climbed down a crazy, thousand-foot pathway in a crevice fractured in the crater wall, and reached the bottom in safety.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading A neighboring cauldron was threatening to overflow, and this added to the dubiousness of the situation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next night was appointed for a visit to the bottom of the crater, for we desired to traverse its floor and see the "North Lake" (of fire) which lay two miles away, toward the further wall.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The next night was appointed for a visit to the bottom of the crater, for we desired to traverse its floor and see the "North Lake" (of fire) which lay two miles away, toward the further wall.
traverseverbUS /ˈtrævərs/
travel across or pass over
From this reading The next night was appointed for a visit to the bottom of the crater, for we desired to traverse its floor and see the "North Lake" (of fire) which lay two miles away, toward the further wall.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The next night was appointed for a visit to the bottom of the crater, for we desired to traverse its floor and see the "North Lake" (of fire) which lay two miles away, toward the further wall.
underlyingadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/
in the nature of something though not readily apparent
From this reading The irruption of the previous evening had spent its force and the floor looked black and cold; but when we ran out upon it we found it hot yet, to the feet, and it was likewise riven with crevices which revealed the underlying fires gleaming vindictively.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The irruption of the previous evening had spent its force and the floor looked black and cold; but when we ran out upon it we found it hot yet, to the feet, and it was likewise riven with crevices which revealed the underlying fires gleaming vindictively.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After dark half a dozen of us set out, with lanterns and native guides, and climbed down a crazy, thousand-foot pathway in a crevice fractured in the crater wall, and reached the bottom in safety.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading So the native guides refused to continue the venture, and then every body deserted except a stranger named Marlette.
vindictivelyadverb
in a vindictive, revengeful manner
From this reading The irruption of the previous evening had spent its force and the floor looked black and cold; but when we ran out upon it we found it hot yet, to the feet, and it was likewise riven with crevices which revealed the underlying fires gleaming vindictively.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The next night was appointed for a visit to the bottom of the crater, for we desired to traverse its floor and see the "North Lake" (of fire) which lay two miles away, toward the further wall.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The next night was appointed for a visit to the bottom of the crater, for we desired to traverse its floor and see the "North Lake" (of fire) which lay two miles away, toward the further wall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next night was appointed for a visit to the bottom of the crater, for we desired to traverse its floor and see the "North Lake" (of fire) which lay two miles away, toward the further wall.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The next night was appointed for a visit to the bottom of the crater, for we desired to traverse its floor and see the "North Lake" (of fire) which lay two miles away, toward the further wall.
at the time that
From this reading The irruption of the previous evening had spent its force and the floor looked black and cold; but when we ran out upon it we found it hot yet, to the feet, and it was likewise riven with crevices which revealed the underlying fires gleaming vindictively.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The next night was appointed for a visit to the bottom of the crater, for we desired to traverse its floor and see the "North Lake" (of fire) which lay two miles away, toward the further wall.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After dark half a dozen of us set out, with lanterns and native guides, and climbed down a crazy, thousand-foot pathway in a crevice fractured in the crater wall, and reached the bottom in safety.
but in spite of that
From this reading The irruption of the previous evening had spent its force and the floor looked black and cold; but when we ran out upon it we found it hot yet, to the feet, and it was likewise riven with crevices which revealed the underlying fires gleaming vindictively.
