used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I never thought I should see a volcano, but the idea of these tempestuous mountains, seething with red-hot fire inside, and ready to vomit forth flames and lava at any time appealed to the imagination.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It sounds dull, but is not really, at least there was one part of it that interested me immensely, so much so that that particular page was thumbed and dirty with being turned over so many times.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I never thought I should see a volcano, but the idea of these tempestuous mountains, seething with red-hot fire inside, and ready to vomit forth flames and lava at any time appealed to the imagination.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading I never thought I should see a volcano, but the idea of these tempestuous mountains, seething with red-hot fire inside, and ready to vomit forth flames and lava at any time appealed to the imagination.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It sounds dull, but is not really, at least there was one part of it that interested me immensely, so much so that that particular page was thumbed and dirty with being turned over so many times.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It sounds dull, but is not really, at least there was one part of it that interested me immensely, so much so that that particular page was thumbed and dirty with being turned over so many times.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I did when I was in the schoolroom, but it is quite likely to have been given up now, or perhaps it is called by some other name.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I did when I was in the schoolroom, but it is quite likely to have been given up now, or perhaps it is called by some other name.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I did when I was in the schoolroom, but it is quite likely to have been given up now, or perhaps it is called by some other name.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading This was the page on which volcanoes were described.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did when I was in the schoolroom, but it is quite likely to have been given up now, or perhaps it is called by some other name.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading It sounds dull, but is not really, at least there was one part of it that interested me immensely, so much so that that particular page was thumbed and dirty with being turned over so many times.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
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lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading It sounds dull, but is not really, at least there was one part of it that interested me immensely, so much so that that particular page was thumbed and dirty with being turned over so many times.
FIERYadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
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start firing a weapon
From this reading I never thought I should see a volcano, but the idea of these tempestuous mountains, seething with red-hot fire inside, and ready to vomit forth flames and lava at any time appealed to the imagination.
flamesnounUS /fleɪmz/
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading I never thought I should see a volcano, but the idea of these tempestuous mountains, seething with red-hot fire inside, and ready to vomit forth flames and lava at any time appealed to the imagination.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I never thought I should see a volcano, but the idea of these tempestuous mountains, seething with red-hot fire inside, and ready to vomit forth flames and lava at any time appealed to the imagination.
GeographynounUS /dʒiˈɑːɡrəfi/
study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation
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givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I did when I was in the schoolroom, but it is quite likely to have been given up now, or perhaps it is called by some other name.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I never thought I should see a volcano, but the idea of these tempestuous mountains, seething with red-hot fire inside, and ready to vomit forth flames and lava at any time appealed to the imagination.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading I never thought I should see a volcano, but the idea of these tempestuous mountains, seething with red-hot fire inside, and ready to vomit forth flames and lava at any time appealed to the imagination.
immenselyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmensli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading It sounds dull, but is not really, at least there was one part of it that interested me immensely, so much so that that particular page was thumbed and dirty with being turned over so many times.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading I never thought I should see a volcano, but the idea of these tempestuous mountains, seething with red-hot fire inside, and ready to vomit forth flames and lava at any time appealed to the imagination.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading It sounds dull, but is not really, at least there was one part of it that interested me immensely, so much so that that particular page was thumbed and dirty with being turned over so many times.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I did when I was in the schoolroom, but it is quite likely to have been given up now, or perhaps it is called by some other name.
lavanounUS /ˈlɑːvə/
rock that in its molten form (as magma) issues from volcanos; lava is what magma is called when it reaches the surface
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gain knowledge or skills
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the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading It sounds dull, but is not really, at least there was one part of it that interested me immensely, so much so that that particular page was thumbed and dirty with being turned over so many times.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
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a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It sounds dull, but is not really, at least there was one part of it that interested me immensely, so much so that that particular page was thumbed and dirty with being turned over so many times.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It sounds dull, but is not really, at least there was one part of it that interested me immensely, so much so that that particular page was thumbed and dirty with being turned over so many times.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
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to a great degree or extent
From this reading It sounds dull, but is not really, at least there was one part of it that interested me immensely, so much so that that particular page was thumbed and dirty with being turned over so many times.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I did when I was in the schoolroom, but it is quite likely to have been given up now, or perhaps it is called by some other name.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I never thought I should see a volcano, but the idea of these tempestuous mountains, seething with red-hot fire inside, and ready to vomit forth flames and lava at any time appealed to the imagination.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It sounds dull, but is not really, at least there was one part of it that interested me immensely, so much so that that particular page was thumbed and dirty with being turned over so many times.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It sounds dull, but is not really, at least there was one part of it that interested me immensely, so much so that that particular page was thumbed and dirty with being turned over so many times.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This was the page on which volcanoes were described.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It sounds dull, but is not really, at least there was one part of it that interested me immensely, so much so that that particular page was thumbed and dirty with being turned over so many times.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I did when I was in the schoolroom, but it is quite likely to have been given up now, or perhaps it is called by some other name.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It sounds dull, but is not really, at least there was one part of it that interested me immensely, so much so that that particular page was thumbed and dirty with being turned over so many times.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading It sounds dull, but is not really, at least there was one part of it that interested me immensely, so much so that that particular page was thumbed and dirty with being turned over so many times.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It sounds dull, but is not really, at least there was one part of it that interested me immensely, so much so that that particular page was thumbed and dirty with being turned over so many times.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It sounds dull, but is not really, at least there was one part of it that interested me immensely, so much so that that particular page was thumbed and dirty with being turned over so many times.
by chance
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involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
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to a degree (not used with a negative)
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completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading I never thought I should see a volcano, but the idea of these tempestuous mountains, seething with red-hot fire inside, and ready to vomit forth flames and lava at any time appealed to the imagination.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It sounds dull, but is not really, at least there was one part of it that interested me immensely, so much so that that particular page was thumbed and dirty with being turned over so many times.
red-hotadjective
having strong sexual appeal
From this reading I never thought I should see a volcano, but the idea of these tempestuous mountains, seething with red-hot fire inside, and ready to vomit forth flames and lava at any time appealed to the imagination.
schoolroomnounUS /ˈskuːlruːm/
a room in a school where lessons take place
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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I never thought I should see a volcano, but the idea of these tempestuous mountains, seething with red-hot fire inside, and ready to vomit forth flames and lava at any time appealed to the imagination.
seethingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːðɪŋ/
in constant agitation
From this reading I never thought I should see a volcano, but the idea of these tempestuous mountains, seething with red-hot fire inside, and ready to vomit forth flames and lava at any time appealed to the imagination.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I never thought I should see a volcano, but the idea of these tempestuous mountains, seething with red-hot fire inside, and ready to vomit forth flames and lava at any time appealed to the imagination.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It sounds dull, but is not really, at least there was one part of it that interested me immensely, so much so that that particular page was thumbed and dirty with being turned over so many times.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
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plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading It sounds dull, but is not really, at least there was one part of it that interested me immensely, so much so that that particular page was thumbed and dirty with being turned over so many times.
tempestuousadjectiveUS /ˌtemˈpestʃuːəs/
characterized by violent emotions or behavior
From this reading I never thought I should see a volcano, but the idea of these tempestuous mountains, seething with red-hot fire inside, and ready to vomit forth flames and lava at any time appealed to the imagination.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It sounds dull, but is not really, at least there was one part of it that interested me immensely, so much so that that particular page was thumbed and dirty with being turned over so many times.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I did when I was in the schoolroom, but it is quite likely to have been given up now, or perhaps it is called by some other name.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It sounds dull, but is not really, at least there was one part of it that interested me immensely, so much so that that particular page was thumbed and dirty with being turned over so many times.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I never thought I should see a volcano, but the idea of these tempestuous mountains, seething with red-hot fire inside, and ready to vomit forth flames and lava at any time appealed to the imagination.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the page on which volcanoes were described.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I never thought I should see a volcano, but the idea of these tempestuous mountains, seething with red-hot fire inside, and ready to vomit forth flames and lava at any time appealed to the imagination.
thumbedadjectiveUS /θʌmd/
(of pages) worn or soiled by thumb and fingers by frequent handling or turning
From this reading It sounds dull, but is not really, at least there was one part of it that interested me immensely, so much so that that particular page was thumbed and dirty with being turned over so many times.
an instance or single occasion for some event
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a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading It sounds dull, but is not really, at least there was one part of it that interested me immensely, so much so that that particular page was thumbed and dirty with being turned over so many times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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moved around an axis or center
From this reading It sounds dull, but is not really, at least there was one part of it that interested me immensely, so much so that that particular page was thumbed and dirty with being turned over so many times.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
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volcanonounUS /vɑːlˈkeɪnoʊ/
a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt
From this reading I never thought I should see a volcano, but the idea of these tempestuous mountains, seething with red-hot fire inside, and ready to vomit forth flames and lava at any time appealed to the imagination.
volcanoesnounUS /vɑːlˈkeɪnoʊz/
plural of “volcano” — a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt
From this reading This was the page on which volcanoes were described.
vomitverbUS /ˈvɑːmət/
eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
From this reading I never thought I should see a volcano, but the idea of these tempestuous mountains, seething with red-hot fire inside, and ready to vomit forth flames and lava at any time appealed to the imagination.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This was the page on which volcanoes were described.
at the time that
From this reading I did when I was in the schoolroom, but it is quite likely to have been given up now, or perhaps it is called by some other name.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This was the page on which volcanoes were described.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It sounds dull, but is not really, at least there was one part of it that interested me immensely, so much so that that particular page was thumbed and dirty with being turned over so many times.
the person or people being spoken to
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