from one side of something to the other
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS Rapidly rushing, foaming, bubbling and boiling, the waters rushed into the mysterious cavern, until they again filled the pool across which Bud and Dick had swam to the rescue of Nort on the rock.
anew
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS Rapidly rushing, foaming, bubbling and boiling, the waters rushed into the mysterious cavern, until they again filled the pool across which Bud and Dick had swam to the rescue of Nort on the rock.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading But it was one of their own choosing, in an endeavor to solve the mystery, though as Bud and his companions watched the waters creeping higher and higher up the surface of the rock on which they stood, their hearts were not altogether easy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But it was one of their own choosing, in an endeavor to solve the mystery, though as Bud and his companions watched the waters creeping higher and higher up the surface of the rock on which they stood, their hearts were not altogether easy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS Rapidly rushing, foaming, bubbling and boiling, the waters rushed into the mysterious cavern, until they again filled the pool across which Bud and Dick had swam to the rescue of Nort on the rock.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But it was one of their own choosing, in an endeavor to solve the mystery, though as Bud and his companions watched the waters creeping higher and higher up the surface of the rock on which they stood, their hearts were not altogether easy.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Suppose it covers the rock?" asked Dick.
boilingnounUS /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS Rapidly rushing, foaming, bubbling and boiling, the waters rushed into the mysterious cavern, until they again filled the pool across which Bud and Dick had swam to the rescue of Nort on the rock.
bubblingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌbəlɪŋ/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS Rapidly rushing, foaming, bubbling and boiling, the waters rushed into the mysterious cavern, until they again filled the pool across which Bud and Dick had swam to the rescue of Nort on the rock.
BudnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS Rapidly rushing, foaming, bubbling and boiling, the waters rushed into the mysterious cavern, until they again filled the pool across which Bud and Dick had swam to the rescue of Nort on the rock.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was one of their own choosing, in an endeavor to solve the mystery, though as Bud and his companions watched the waters creeping higher and higher up the surface of the rock on which they stood, their hearts were not altogether easy.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS Rapidly rushing, foaming, bubbling and boiling, the waters rushed into the mysterious cavern, until they again filled the pool across which Bud and Dick had swam to the rescue of Nort on the rock.
choosingverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading But it was one of their own choosing, in an endeavor to solve the mystery, though as Bud and his companions watched the waters creeping higher and higher up the surface of the rock on which they stood, their hearts were not altogether easy.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading But it was one of their own choosing, in an endeavor to solve the mystery, though as Bud and his companions watched the waters creeping higher and higher up the surface of the rock on which they stood, their hearts were not altogether easy.
CONSPIRATORSnounUS /kənˈspɪrətərz/
plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS Rapidly rushing, foaming, bubbling and boiling, the waters rushed into the mysterious cavern, until they again filled the pool across which Bud and Dick had swam to the rescue of Nort on the rock.
coversnounUS /ˈkʌvərz/
plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
From this reading "Suppose it covers the rock?" asked Dick.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading But it was one of their own choosing, in an endeavor to solve the mystery, though as Bud and his companions watched the waters creeping higher and higher up the surface of the rock on which they stood, their hearts were not altogether easy.
someone who is a detective
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS Rapidly rushing, foaming, bubbling and boiling, the waters rushed into the mysterious cavern, until they again filled the pool across which Bud and Dick had swam to the rescue of Nort on the rock.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading But it was one of their own choosing, in an endeavor to solve the mystery, though as Bud and his companions watched the waters creeping higher and higher up the surface of the rock on which they stood, their hearts were not altogether easy.
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading But it was one of their own choosing, in an endeavor to solve the mystery, though as Bud and his companions watched the waters creeping higher and higher up the surface of the rock on which they stood, their hearts were not altogether easy.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS Rapidly rushing, foaming, bubbling and boiling, the waters rushed into the mysterious cavern, until they again filled the pool across which Bud and Dick had swam to the rescue of Nort on the rock.
foamingadjectiveUS /ˈfoʊmɪŋ/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS Rapidly rushing, foaming, bubbling and boiling, the waters rushed into the mysterious cavern, until they again filled the pool across which Bud and Dick had swam to the rescue of Nort on the rock.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS Rapidly rushing, foaming, bubbling and boiling, the waters rushed into the mysterious cavern, until they again filled the pool across which Bud and Dick had swam to the rescue of Nort on the rock.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading But it was one of their own choosing, in an endeavor to solve the mystery, though as Bud and his companions watched the waters creeping higher and higher up the surface of the rock on which they stood, their hearts were not altogether easy.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading But it was one of their own choosing, in an endeavor to solve the mystery, though as Bud and his companions watched the waters creeping higher and higher up the surface of the rock on which they stood, their hearts were not altogether easy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But it was one of their own choosing, in an endeavor to solve the mystery, though as Bud and his companions watched the waters creeping higher and higher up the surface of the rock on which they stood, their hearts were not altogether easy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But it was one of their own choosing, in an endeavor to solve the mystery, though as Bud and his companions watched the waters creeping higher and higher up the surface of the rock on which they stood, their hearts were not altogether easy.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS Rapidly rushing, foaming, bubbling and boiling, the waters rushed into the mysterious cavern, until they again filled the pool across which Bud and Dick had swam to the rescue of Nort on the rock.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Nort who was on the mainland, or shore, so to speak, and the others who were on the rock.
mainlandnounUS /ˈmeɪnlænd/
the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula
From this reading It was Nort who was on the mainland, or shore, so to speak, and the others who were on the rock.
of an obscure nature
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS Rapidly rushing, foaming, bubbling and boiling, the waters rushed into the mysterious cavern, until they again filled the pool across which Bud and Dick had swam to the rescue of Nort on the rock.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading But it was one of their own choosing, in an endeavor to solve the mystery, though as Bud and his companions watched the waters creeping higher and higher up the surface of the rock on which they stood, their hearts were not altogether easy.
Nort
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From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS Rapidly rushing, foaming, bubbling and boiling, the waters rushed into the mysterious cavern, until they again filled the pool across which Bud and Dick had swam to the rescue of Nort on the rock.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But it was one of their own choosing, in an endeavor to solve the mystery, though as Bud and his companions watched the waters creeping higher and higher up the surface of the rock on which they stood, their hearts were not altogether easy.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now the situation was reversed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS Rapidly rushing, foaming, bubbling and boiling, the waters rushed into the mysterious cavern, until they again filled the pool across which Bud and Dick had swam to the rescue of Nort on the rock.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS Rapidly rushing, foaming, bubbling and boiling, the waters rushed into the mysterious cavern, until they again filled the pool across which Bud and Dick had swam to the rescue of Nort on the rock.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But it was one of their own choosing, in an endeavor to solve the mystery, though as Bud and his companions watched the waters creeping higher and higher up the surface of the rock on which they stood, their hearts were not altogether easy.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was Nort who was on the mainland, or shore, so to speak, and the others who were on the rock.
others
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From this reading It was Nort who was on the mainland, or shore, so to speak, and the others who were on the rock.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But it was one of their own choosing, in an endeavor to solve the mystery, though as Bud and his companions watched the waters creeping higher and higher up the surface of the rock on which they stood, their hearts were not altogether easy.
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS Rapidly rushing, foaming, bubbling and boiling, the waters rushed into the mysterious cavern, until they again filled the pool across which Bud and Dick had swam to the rescue of Nort on the rock.
with speed
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS Rapidly rushing, foaming, bubbling and boiling, the waters rushed into the mysterious cavern, until they again filled the pool across which Bud and Dick had swam to the rescue of Nort on the rock.
free from harm or evil
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS Rapidly rushing, foaming, bubbling and boiling, the waters rushed into the mysterious cavern, until they again filled the pool across which Bud and Dick had swam to the rescue of Nort on the rock.
reversedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvɜːrst/
turned inside out and resewn
From this reading Now the situation was reversed.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS Rapidly rushing, foaming, bubbling and boiling, the waters rushed into the mysterious cavern, until they again filled the pool across which Bud and Dick had swam to the rescue of Nort on the rock.
done under pressure
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS Rapidly rushing, foaming, bubbling and boiling, the waters rushed into the mysterious cavern, until they again filled the pool across which Bud and Dick had swam to the rescue of Nort on the rock.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS Rapidly rushing, foaming, bubbling and boiling, the waters rushed into the mysterious cavern, until they again filled the pool across which Bud and Dick had swam to the rescue of Nort on the rock.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading It was Nort who was on the mainland, or shore, so to speak, and the others who were on the rock.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Now the situation was reversed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was Nort who was on the mainland, or shore, so to speak, and the others who were on the rock.
solveverbUS /sɑːlv/
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading But it was one of their own choosing, in an endeavor to solve the mystery, though as Bud and his companions watched the waters creeping higher and higher up the surface of the rock on which they stood, their hearts were not altogether easy.
express in speech
From this reading It was Nort who was on the mainland, or shore, so to speak, and the others who were on the rock.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading But it was one of their own choosing, in an endeavor to solve the mystery, though as Bud and his companions watched the waters creeping higher and higher up the surface of the rock on which they stood, their hearts were not altogether easy.
express a supposition
From this reading "Suppose it covers the rock?" asked Dick.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading But it was one of their own choosing, in an endeavor to solve the mystery, though as Bud and his companions watched the waters creeping higher and higher up the surface of the rock on which they stood, their hearts were not altogether easy.
swamverbUS /swæm/
inflected form of “swim” — travel through water
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS Rapidly rushing, foaming, bubbling and boiling, the waters rushed into the mysterious cavern, until they again filled the pool across which Bud and Dick had swam to the rescue of Nort on the rock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS Rapidly rushing, foaming, bubbling and boiling, the waters rushed into the mysterious cavern, until they again filled the pool across which Bud and Dick had swam to the rescue of Nort on the rock.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But it was one of their own choosing, in an endeavor to solve the mystery, though as Bud and his companions watched the waters creeping higher and higher up the surface of the rock on which they stood, their hearts were not altogether easy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS Rapidly rushing, foaming, bubbling and boiling, the waters rushed into the mysterious cavern, until they again filled the pool across which Bud and Dick had swam to the rescue of Nort on the rock.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But it was one of their own choosing, in an endeavor to solve the mystery, though as Bud and his companions watched the waters creeping higher and higher up the surface of the rock on which they stood, their hearts were not altogether easy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS Rapidly rushing, foaming, bubbling and boiling, the waters rushed into the mysterious cavern, until they again filled the pool across which Bud and Dick had swam to the rescue of Nort on the rock.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS Rapidly rushing, foaming, bubbling and boiling, the waters rushed into the mysterious cavern, until they again filled the pool across which Bud and Dick had swam to the rescue of Nort on the rock.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But it was one of their own choosing, in an endeavor to solve the mystery, though as Bud and his companions watched the waters creeping higher and higher up the surface of the rock on which they stood, their hearts were not altogether easy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now the situation was reversed.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading But it was one of their own choosing, in an endeavor to solve the mystery, though as Bud and his companions watched the waters creeping higher and higher up the surface of the rock on which they stood, their hearts were not altogether easy.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS Rapidly rushing, foaming, bubbling and boiling, the waters rushed into the mysterious cavern, until they again filled the pool across which Bud and Dick had swam to the rescue of Nort on the rock.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was Nort who was on the mainland, or shore, so to speak, and the others who were on the rock.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS Rapidly rushing, foaming, bubbling and boiling, the waters rushed into the mysterious cavern, until they again filled the pool across which Bud and Dick had swam to the rescue of Nort on the rock.
which person or people
From this reading It was Nort who was on the mainland, or shore, so to speak, and the others who were on the rock.
