Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading Presently George came tumbling out in his pyjamas and sat down on a rickety chair to talk of the adventures in prospect.

later than; following

From this reading "I wonder if the Labyrinth mine is so much of a labyrinth after all?" he asked.

(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 "I wonder if the Labyrinth mine is so much of a labyrinth after all?" he asked.

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

From this reading It was November, and quite chilly in the apartment, so his next efforts were directed to coaxing the electric coils into a cheery glow.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading It was November, and quite chilly in the apartment, so his next efforts were directed to coaxing the electric coils into a cheery glow.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "I wonder if the Labyrinth mine is so much of a labyrinth after all?" he asked.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.

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

From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Presently George came tumbling out in his pyjamas and sat down on a rickety chair to talk of the adventures in prospect.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Presently George came tumbling out in his pyjamas and sat down on a rickety chair to talk of the adventures in prospect.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading It was November, and quite chilly in the apartment, so his next efforts were directed to coaxing the electric coils into a cheery glow.

not characterized by emotion

From this reading It was November, and quite chilly in the apartment, so his next efforts were directed to coaxing the electric coils into a cheery glow.

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.

pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade

From this reading It was November, and quite chilly in the apartment, so his next efforts were directed to coaxing the electric coils into a cheery glow.

plural of “coil” — a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops

From this reading It was November, and quite chilly in the apartment, so his next efforts were directed to coaxing the electric coils into a cheery glow.

without stop or interruption

From this reading "It seems to me that we might find our way through it without danger of losing ourselves," he continued with a yawn.

plural of “cot” — a sheath worn to protect a finger

From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading "It seems to me that we might find our way through it without danger of losing ourselves," he continued with a yawn.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading It was November, and quite chilly in the apartment, so his next efforts were directed to coaxing the electric coils into a cheery glow.

the act of discovering something

From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Presently George came tumbling out in his pyjamas and sat down on a rickety chair to talk of the adventures in prospect.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading It was November, and quite chilly in the apartment, so his next efforts were directed to coaxing the electric coils into a cheery glow.

using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

From this reading It was November, and quite chilly in the apartment, so his next efforts were directed to coaxing the electric coils into a cheery glow.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading "It seems to me that we might find our way through it without danger of losing ourselves," he continued with a yawn.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Presently George came tumbling out in his pyjamas and sat down on a rickety chair to talk of the adventures in prospect.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading It was November, and quite chilly in the apartment, so his next efforts were directed to coaxing the electric coils into a cheery glow.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.

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

From this reading "I wonder if the Labyrinth mine is so much of a labyrinth after all?" he asked.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "I wonder if the Labyrinth mine is so much of a labyrinth after all?" he asked.

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

From this reading It was November, and quite chilly in the apartment, so his next efforts were directed to coaxing the electric coils into a cheery glow.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was November, and quite chilly in the apartment, so his next efforts were directed to coaxing the electric coils into a cheery glow.

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

From this reading "I wonder if the Labyrinth mine is so much of a labyrinth after all?" he asked.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was November, and quite chilly in the apartment, so his next efforts were directed to coaxing the electric coils into a cheery glow.

complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost

From this reading "I wonder if the Labyrinth mine is so much of a labyrinth after all?" he asked.

-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading "It seems to me that we might find our way through it without danger of losing ourselves," he continued with a yawn.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "It seems to me that we might find our way through it without danger of losing ourselves," he continued with a yawn.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "It seems to me that we might find our way through it without danger of losing ourselves," he continued with a yawn.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I wonder if the Labyrinth mine is so much of a labyrinth after all?" he asked.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "I wonder if the Labyrinth mine is so much of a labyrinth after all?" he asked.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading It was November, and quite chilly in the apartment, so his next efforts were directed to coaxing the electric coils into a cheery glow.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading It was November, and quite chilly in the apartment, so his next efforts were directed to coaxing the electric coils into a cheery glow.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Presently George came tumbling out in his pyjamas and sat down on a rickety chair to talk of the adventures in prospect.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "It seems to me that we might find our way through it without danger of losing ourselves," he continued with a yawn.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading "It seems to me that we might find our way through it without danger of losing ourselves," he continued with a yawn.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Presently George came tumbling out in his pyjamas and sat down on a rickety chair to talk of the adventures in prospect.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.

in the near future

From this reading Presently George came tumbling out in his pyjamas and sat down on a rickety chair to talk of the adventures in prospect.

the possibility of future success

From this reading Presently George came tumbling out in his pyjamas and sat down on a rickety chair to talk of the adventures in prospect.

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From this reading Presently George came tumbling out in his pyjamas and sat down on a rickety chair to talk of the adventures in prospect.

with low volume

From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It was November, and quite chilly in the apartment, so his next efforts were directed to coaxing the electric coils into a cheery glow.

inclined to shake as from weakness or defect

From this reading Presently George came tumbling out in his pyjamas and sat down on a rickety chair to talk of the adventures in prospect.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Presently George came tumbling out in his pyjamas and sat down on a rickety chair to talk of the adventures in prospect.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "It seems to me that we might find our way through it without danger of losing ourselves," he continued with a yawn.

causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion

From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.

the state of being asleep

From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was November, and quite chilly in the apartment, so his next efforts were directed to coaxing the electric coils into a cheery glow.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Presently George came tumbling out in his pyjamas and sat down on a rickety chair to talk of the adventures in prospect.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "It seems to me that we might find our way through it without danger of losing ourselves," he continued with a yawn.

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

From this reading It was November, and quite chilly in the apartment, so his next efforts were directed to coaxing the electric coils into a cheery glow.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "It seems to me that we might find our way through it without danger of losing ourselves," he continued with a yawn.

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

From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.

the gymnastic moves of an acrobat

From this reading Presently George came tumbling out in his pyjamas and sat down on a rickety chair to talk of the adventures in prospect.

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

From this reading It was November, and quite chilly in the apartment, so his next efforts were directed to coaxing the electric coils into a cheery glow.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "It seems to me that we might find our way through it without danger of losing ourselves," he continued with a yawn.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "It seems to me that we might find our way through it without danger of losing ourselves," he continued with a yawn.

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

From this reading It was November, and quite chilly in the apartment, so his next efforts were directed to coaxing the electric coils into a cheery glow.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.

at the time that

From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading A SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY When Will awoke he began preparations for breakfast before paying any attention whatever to his chums, whom he believed to be sleeping quietly on their cots.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "It seems to me that we might find our way through it without danger of losing ourselves," he continued with a yawn.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "It seems to me that we might find our way through it without danger of losing ourselves," he continued with a yawn.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading "I wonder if the Labyrinth mine is so much of a labyrinth after all?" he asked.

utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired

From this reading "It seems to me that we might find our way through it without danger of losing ourselves," he continued with a yawn.