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later than; following

From this reading THE MISSION OF THE DOVE After the huge boulder had shut in the unsuspecting Brownies their only alternative was to follow the winding passage-way of the mine wherever it might take them.

(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 Nearly all of Dragonfel's followers were there waiting to receive them.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading They could not remain where they were to perish miserably of hunger and thirst, so they crept cautiously along in the dark with the faint hope that in some way they might gain the open.

serving or used in place of another

From this reading THE MISSION OF THE DOVE After the huge boulder had shut in the unsuspecting Brownies their only alternative was to follow the winding passage-way of the mine wherever it might take them.

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

From this reading They could not remain where they were to perish miserably of hunger and thirst, so they crept cautiously along in the dark with the faint hope that in some way they might gain the open.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But the passage they were forced to travel led them direct to the main-shaft where the mine-sprites were at work.

a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin

From this reading THE MISSION OF THE DOVE After the huge boulder had shut in the unsuspecting Brownies their only alternative was to follow the winding passage-way of the mine wherever it might take them.

plural of “brownie” — a junior Girl Scout

From this reading THE MISSION OF THE DOVE After the huge boulder had shut in the unsuspecting Brownies their only alternative was to follow the winding passage-way of the mine wherever it might take them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the passage they were forced to travel led them direct to the main-shaft where the mine-sprites were at work.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading For the Demon Usher after imprisoning them had descended by the main entrance and gleefully imparted the news, claiming high honors.

as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact

From this reading They could not remain where they were to perish miserably of hunger and thirst, so they crept cautiously along in the dark with the faint hope that in some way they might gain the open.

-ing form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading For the Demon Usher after imprisoning them had descended by the main entrance and gleefully imparted the news, claiming high honors.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading They could not remain where they were to perish miserably of hunger and thirst, so they crept cautiously along in the dark with the faint hope that in some way they might gain the open.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading They could not remain where they were to perish miserably of hunger and thirst, so they crept cautiously along in the dark with the faint hope that in some way they might gain the open.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading They could not remain where they were to perish miserably of hunger and thirst, so they crept cautiously along in the dark with the faint hope that in some way they might gain the open.

an evil supernatural being

From this reading For the Demon Usher after imprisoning them had descended by the main entrance and gleefully imparted the news, claiming high honors.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading For the Demon Usher after imprisoning them had descended by the main entrance and gleefully imparted the news, claiming high honors.

command with authority

From this reading But the passage they were forced to travel led them direct to the main-shaft where the mine-sprites were at work.

any of numerous small pigeons

From this reading THE MISSION OF THE DOVE After the huge boulder had shut in the unsuspecting Brownies their only alternative was to follow the winding passage-way of the mine wherever it might take them.

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From this reading Nearly all of Dragonfel's followers were there waiting to receive them.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading For the Demon Usher after imprisoning them had descended by the main entrance and gleefully imparted the news, claiming high honors.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading They could not remain where they were to perish miserably of hunger and thirst, so they crept cautiously along in the dark with the faint hope that in some way they might gain the open.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading THE MISSION OF THE DOVE After the huge boulder had shut in the unsuspecting Brownies their only alternative was to follow the winding passage-way of the mine wherever it might take them.

a group of followers or enthusiasts

From this reading Nearly all of Dragonfel's followers were there waiting to receive them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the Demon Usher after imprisoning them had descended by the main entrance and gleefully imparted the news, claiming high honors.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading But the passage they were forced to travel led them direct to the main-shaft where the mine-sprites were at work.

obtain

From this reading They could not remain where they were to perish miserably of hunger and thirst, so they crept cautiously along in the dark with the faint hope that in some way they might gain the open.

in a joyous and gleeful manner

From this reading For the Demon Usher after imprisoning them had descended by the main entrance and gleefully imparted the news, claiming high honors.

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

From this reading THE MISSION OF THE DOVE After the huge boulder had shut in the unsuspecting Brownies their only alternative was to follow the winding passage-way of the mine wherever it might take them.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading For the Demon Usher after imprisoning them had descended by the main entrance and gleefully imparted the news, claiming high honors.

plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading For the Demon Usher after imprisoning them had descended by the main entrance and gleefully imparted the news, claiming high honors.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading They could not remain where they were to perish miserably of hunger and thirst, so they crept cautiously along in the dark with the faint hope that in some way they might gain the open.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading THE MISSION OF THE DOVE After the huge boulder had shut in the unsuspecting Brownies their only alternative was to follow the winding passage-way of the mine wherever it might take them.

a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

From this reading They could not remain where they were to perish miserably of hunger and thirst, so they crept cautiously along in the dark with the faint hope that in some way they might gain the open.

past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)

From this reading For the Demon Usher after imprisoning them had descended by the main entrance and gleefully imparted the news, claiming high honors.

-ing form of “imprison” — lock up or confine, in or as in a jail

From this reading For the Demon Usher after imprisoning them had descended by the main entrance and gleefully imparted the news, claiming high honors.

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

From this reading THE MISSION OF THE DOVE After the huge boulder had shut in the unsuspecting Brownies their only alternative was to follow the winding passage-way of the mine wherever it might take them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE MISSION OF THE DOVE After the huge boulder had shut in the unsuspecting Brownies their only alternative was to follow the winding passage-way of the mine wherever it might take them.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading But the passage they were forced to travel led them direct to the main-shaft where the mine-sprites were at work.

most important element

From this reading For the Demon Usher after imprisoning them had descended by the main entrance and gleefully imparted the news, claiming high honors.

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From this reading But the passage they were forced to travel led them direct to the main-shaft where the mine-sprites were at work.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading THE MISSION OF THE DOVE After the huge boulder had shut in the unsuspecting Brownies their only alternative was to follow the winding passage-way of the mine wherever it might take them.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE MISSION OF THE DOVE After the huge boulder had shut in the unsuspecting Brownies their only alternative was to follow the winding passage-way of the mine wherever it might take them.

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From this reading But the passage they were forced to travel led them direct to the main-shaft where the mine-sprites were at work.

in a miserable manner

From this reading They could not remain where they were to perish miserably of hunger and thirst, so they crept cautiously along in the dark with the faint hope that in some way they might gain the open.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading THE MISSION OF THE DOVE After the huge boulder had shut in the unsuspecting Brownies their only alternative was to follow the winding passage-way of the mine wherever it might take them.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Nearly all of Dragonfel's followers were there waiting to receive them.

information about recent and important events

From this reading For the Demon Usher after imprisoning them had descended by the main entrance and gleefully imparted the news, claiming high honors.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They could not remain where they were to perish miserably of hunger and thirst, so they crept cautiously along in the dark with the faint hope that in some way they might gain the open.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MISSION OF THE DOVE After the huge boulder had shut in the unsuspecting Brownies their only alternative was to follow the winding passage-way of the mine wherever it might take them.

and nothing more

From this reading THE MISSION OF THE DOVE After the huge boulder had shut in the unsuspecting Brownies their only alternative was to follow the winding passage-way of the mine wherever it might take them.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading They could not remain where they were to perish miserably of hunger and thirst, so they crept cautiously along in the dark with the faint hope that in some way they might gain the open.

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

From this reading But the passage they were forced to travel led them direct to the main-shaft where the mine-sprites were at work.

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From this reading THE MISSION OF THE DOVE After the huge boulder had shut in the unsuspecting Brownies their only alternative was to follow the winding passage-way of the mine wherever it might take them.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading They could not remain where they were to perish miserably of hunger and thirst, so they crept cautiously along in the dark with the faint hope that in some way they might gain the open.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading Nearly all of Dragonfel's followers were there waiting to receive them.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading They could not remain where they were to perish miserably of hunger and thirst, so they crept cautiously along in the dark with the faint hope that in some way they might gain the open.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading THE MISSION OF THE DOVE After the huge boulder had shut in the unsuspecting Brownies their only alternative was to follow the winding passage-way of the mine wherever it might take them.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They could not remain where they were to perish miserably of hunger and thirst, so they crept cautiously along in the dark with the faint hope that in some way they might gain the open.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading They could not remain where they were to perish miserably of hunger and thirst, so they crept cautiously along in the dark with the faint hope that in some way they might gain the open.

carry out

From this reading THE MISSION OF THE DOVE After the huge boulder had shut in the unsuspecting Brownies their only alternative was to follow the winding passage-way of the mine wherever it might take them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They could not remain where they were to perish miserably of hunger and thirst, so they crept cautiously along in the dark with the faint hope that in some way they might gain the open.

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

From this reading THE MISSION OF THE DOVE After the huge boulder had shut in the unsuspecting Brownies their only alternative was to follow the winding passage-way of the mine wherever it might take them.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE MISSION OF THE DOVE After the huge boulder had shut in the unsuspecting Brownies their only alternative was to follow the winding passage-way of the mine wherever it might take them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE MISSION OF THE DOVE After the huge boulder had shut in the unsuspecting Brownies their only alternative was to follow the winding passage-way of the mine wherever it might take them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Nearly all of Dragonfel's followers were there waiting to receive them.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They could not remain where they were to perish miserably of hunger and thirst, so they crept cautiously along in the dark with the faint hope that in some way they might gain the open.

a physiological need to drink

From this reading They could not remain where they were to perish miserably of hunger and thirst, so they crept cautiously along in the dark with the faint hope that in some way they might gain the open.

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

From this reading THE MISSION OF THE DOVE After the huge boulder had shut in the unsuspecting Brownies their only alternative was to follow the winding passage-way of the mine wherever it might take them.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But the passage they were forced to travel led them direct to the main-shaft where the mine-sprites were at work.

not suspicious

From this reading THE MISSION OF THE DOVE After the huge boulder had shut in the unsuspecting Brownies their only alternative was to follow the winding passage-way of the mine wherever it might take them.

take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums

From this reading For the Demon Usher after imprisoning them had descended by the main entrance and gleefully imparted the news, claiming high honors.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Nearly all of Dragonfel's followers were there waiting to receive them.

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

From this reading THE MISSION OF THE DOVE After the huge boulder had shut in the unsuspecting Brownies their only alternative was to follow the winding passage-way of the mine wherever it might take them.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading They could not remain where they were to perish miserably of hunger and thirst, so they crept cautiously along in the dark with the faint hope that in some way they might gain the open.

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

From this reading They could not remain where they were to perish miserably of hunger and thirst, so they crept cautiously along in the dark with the faint hope that in some way they might gain the open.

in or at the place that

From this reading They could not remain where they were to perish miserably of hunger and thirst, so they crept cautiously along in the dark with the faint hope that in some way they might gain the open.

in or to any place at all

From this reading THE MISSION OF THE DOVE After the huge boulder had shut in the unsuspecting Brownies their only alternative was to follow the winding passage-way of the mine wherever it might take them.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading THE MISSION OF THE DOVE After the huge boulder had shut in the unsuspecting Brownies their only alternative was to follow the winding passage-way of the mine wherever it might take them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They could not remain where they were to perish miserably of hunger and thirst, so they crept cautiously along in the dark with the faint hope that in some way they might gain the open.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading But the passage they were forced to travel led them direct to the main-shaft where the mine-sprites were at work.