used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In his impatience to get away from the scene of his sufferings, he had not even given another thought to the great stone slab that he had raised with such difficulty and precariously propped into position by a few fragments of rock.
(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 Having thus disposed of the person whom of all in the world he most dreaded, and placed him where it was apparently impossible for him to make a claim on the Copper Princess before the expiration of the term of contract, Ralph Darrell rejoined his daughter.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading So the narrow passage leading down from the cavern into the ancient workings that had been so carefully concealed for centuries was at length open to the inspection of any who should happen that way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In his impatience to get away from the scene of his sufferings, he had not even given another thought to the great stone slab that he had raised with such difficulty and precariously propped into position by a few fragments of rock.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In his impatience to get away from the scene of his sufferings, he had not even given another thought to the great stone slab that he had raised with such difficulty and precariously propped into position by a few fragments of rock.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading So the narrow passage leading down from the cavern into the ancient workings that had been so carefully concealed for centuries was at length open to the inspection of any who should happen that way.
from appearances alone
From this reading Having thus disposed of the person whom of all in the world he most dreaded, and placed him where it was apparently impossible for him to make a claim on the Copper Princess before the expiration of the term of contract, Ralph Darrell rejoined his daughter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So the narrow passage leading down from the cavern into the ancient workings that had been so carefully concealed for centuries was at length open to the inspection of any who should happen that way.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In his impatience to get away from the scene of his sufferings, he had not even given another thought to the great stone slab that he had raised with such difficulty and precariously propped into position by a few fragments of rock.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Thus it remained during the day of exciting incidents in the cavern, and through the struggle that was ended by the smugglers bearing Peveril away captive to their schooner.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading So the narrow passage leading down from the cavern into the ancient workings that had been so carefully concealed for centuries was at length open to the inspection of any who should happen that way.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Having thus disposed of the person whom of all in the world he most dreaded, and placed him where it was apparently impossible for him to make a claim on the Copper Princess before the expiration of the term of contract, Ralph Darrell rejoined his daughter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In his impatience to get away from the scene of his sufferings, he had not even given another thought to the great stone slab that he had raised with such difficulty and precariously propped into position by a few fragments of rock.
captivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Thus it remained during the day of exciting incidents in the cavern, and through the struggle that was ended by the smugglers bearing Peveril away captive to their schooner.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading So the narrow passage leading down from the cavern into the ancient workings that had been so carefully concealed for centuries was at length open to the inspection of any who should happen that way.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading So the narrow passage leading down from the cavern into the ancient workings that had been so carefully concealed for centuries was at length open to the inspection of any who should happen that way.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading So the narrow passage leading down from the cavern into the ancient workings that had been so carefully concealed for centuries was at length open to the inspection of any who should happen that way.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Having thus disposed of the person whom of all in the world he most dreaded, and placed him where it was apparently impossible for him to make a claim on the Copper Princess before the expiration of the term of contract, Ralph Darrell rejoined his daughter.
not accessible to view
From this reading So the narrow passage leading down from the cavern into the ancient workings that had been so carefully concealed for centuries was at length open to the inspection of any who should happen that way.
contractverbUS /ˈkɑːntrækt/
enter into a contractual arrangement
From this reading Having thus disposed of the person whom of all in the world he most dreaded, and placed him where it was apparently impossible for him to make a claim on the Copper Princess before the expiration of the term of contract, Ralph Darrell rejoined his daughter.
COPPERnounUS /ˈkɑːpər/
a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor
From this reading FIRST NEWS OF THE COPPER PRINCESS When Peveril made his miraculous escape from the old mine, he left his place of exit open.
Darrell
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From this reading Having thus disposed of the person whom of all in the world he most dreaded, and placed him where it was apparently impossible for him to make a claim on the Copper Princess before the expiration of the term of contract, Ralph Darrell rejoined his daughter.
a female human offspring
From this reading Having thus disposed of the person whom of all in the world he most dreaded, and placed him where it was apparently impossible for him to make a claim on the Copper Princess before the expiration of the term of contract, Ralph Darrell rejoined his daughter.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Thus it remained during the day of exciting incidents in the cavern, and through the struggle that was ended by the smugglers bearing Peveril away captive to their schooner.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading In his impatience to get away from the scene of his sufferings, he had not even given another thought to the great stone slab that he had raised with such difficulty and precariously propped into position by a few fragments of rock.
having made preparations
From this reading Having thus disposed of the person whom of all in the world he most dreaded, and placed him where it was apparently impossible for him to make a claim on the Copper Princess before the expiration of the term of contract, Ralph Darrell rejoined his daughter.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading So the narrow passage leading down from the cavern into the ancient workings that had been so carefully concealed for centuries was at length open to the inspection of any who should happen that way.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Having thus disposed of the person whom of all in the world he most dreaded, and placed him where it was apparently impossible for him to make a claim on the Copper Princess before the expiration of the term of contract, Ralph Darrell rejoined his daughter.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Thus it remained during the day of exciting incidents in the cavern, and through the struggle that was ended by the smugglers bearing Peveril away captive to their schooner.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Thus it remained during the day of exciting incidents in the cavern, and through the struggle that was ended by the smugglers bearing Peveril away captive to their schooner.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading FIRST NEWS OF THE COPPER PRINCESS When Peveril made his miraculous escape from the old mine, he left his place of exit open.
divisible by two
From this reading In his impatience to get away from the scene of his sufferings, he had not even given another thought to the great stone slab that he had raised with such difficulty and precariously propped into position by a few fragments of rock.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading Thus it remained during the day of exciting incidents in the cavern, and through the struggle that was ended by the smugglers bearing Peveril away captive to their schooner.
exitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading FIRST NEWS OF THE COPPER PRINCESS When Peveril made his miraculous escape from the old mine, he left his place of exit open.
expirationnounUS /ˌekspərˈeɪʃən/
a coming to an end of a contract period
From this reading Having thus disposed of the person whom of all in the world he most dreaded, and placed him where it was apparently impossible for him to make a claim on the Copper Princess before the expiration of the term of contract, Ralph Darrell rejoined his daughter.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In his impatience to get away from the scene of his sufferings, he had not even given another thought to the great stone slab that he had raised with such difficulty and precariously propped into position by a few fragments of rock.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FIRST NEWS OF THE COPPER PRINCESS When Peveril made his miraculous escape from the old mine, he left his place of exit open.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So the narrow passage leading down from the cavern into the ancient workings that had been so carefully concealed for centuries was at length open to the inspection of any who should happen that way.
fragmentsnounUS /ˈfræɡmənts/
plural of “fragment” — a piece broken off or cut off of something else
From this reading In his impatience to get away from the scene of his sufferings, he had not even given another thought to the great stone slab that he had raised with such difficulty and precariously propped into position by a few fragments of rock.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FIRST NEWS OF THE COPPER PRINCESS When Peveril made his miraculous escape from the old mine, he left his place of exit open.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading In his impatience to get away from the scene of his sufferings, he had not even given another thought to the great stone slab that he had raised with such difficulty and precariously propped into position by a few fragments of rock.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading In his impatience to get away from the scene of his sufferings, he had not even given another thought to the great stone slab that he had raised with such difficulty and precariously propped into position by a few fragments of rock.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In his impatience to get away from the scene of his sufferings, he had not even given another thought to the great stone slab that he had raised with such difficulty and precariously propped into position by a few fragments of rock.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In his impatience to get away from the scene of his sufferings, he had not even given another thought to the great stone slab that he had raised with such difficulty and precariously propped into position by a few fragments of rock.
come to pass
From this reading So the narrow passage leading down from the cavern into the ancient workings that had been so carefully concealed for centuries was at length open to the inspection of any who should happen that way.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having thus disposed of the person whom of all in the world he most dreaded, and placed him where it was apparently impossible for him to make a claim on the Copper Princess before the expiration of the term of contract, Ralph Darrell rejoined his daughter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FIRST NEWS OF THE COPPER PRINCESS When Peveril made his miraculous escape from the old mine, he left his place of exit open.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Having thus disposed of the person whom of all in the world he most dreaded, and placed him where it was apparently impossible for him to make a claim on the Copper Princess before the expiration of the term of contract, Ralph Darrell rejoined his daughter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FIRST NEWS OF THE COPPER PRINCESS When Peveril made his miraculous escape from the old mine, he left his place of exit open.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading In his impatience to get away from the scene of his sufferings, he had not even given another thought to the great stone slab that he had raised with such difficulty and precariously propped into position by a few fragments of rock.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Having thus disposed of the person whom of all in the world he most dreaded, and placed him where it was apparently impossible for him to make a claim on the Copper Princess before the expiration of the term of contract, Ralph Darrell rejoined his daughter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In his impatience to get away from the scene of his sufferings, he had not even given another thought to the great stone slab that he had raised with such difficulty and precariously propped into position by a few fragments of rock.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading Thus it remained during the day of exciting incidents in the cavern, and through the struggle that was ended by the smugglers bearing Peveril away captive to their schooner.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading So the narrow passage leading down from the cavern into the ancient workings that had been so carefully concealed for centuries was at length open to the inspection of any who should happen that way.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In his impatience to get away from the scene of his sufferings, he had not even given another thought to the great stone slab that he had raised with such difficulty and precariously propped into position by a few fragments of rock.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thus it remained during the day of exciting incidents in the cavern, and through the struggle that was ended by the smugglers bearing Peveril away captive to their schooner.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading So the narrow passage leading down from the cavern into the ancient workings that had been so carefully concealed for centuries was at length open to the inspection of any who should happen that way.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading FIRST NEWS OF THE COPPER PRINCESS When Peveril made his miraculous escape from the old mine, he left his place of exit open.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading So the narrow passage leading down from the cavern into the ancient workings that had been so carefully concealed for centuries was at length open to the inspection of any who should happen that way.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading FIRST NEWS OF THE COPPER PRINCESS When Peveril made his miraculous escape from the old mine, he left his place of exit open.
engage in
From this reading Having thus disposed of the person whom of all in the world he most dreaded, and placed him where it was apparently impossible for him to make a claim on the Copper Princess before the expiration of the term of contract, Ralph Darrell rejoined his daughter.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading FIRST NEWS OF THE COPPER PRINCESS When Peveril made his miraculous escape from the old mine, he left his place of exit open.
miraculousadjectiveUS /mərˈækjələs/
being or having the character of a miracle
From this reading FIRST NEWS OF THE COPPER PRINCESS When Peveril made his miraculous escape from the old mine, he left his place of exit open.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Having thus disposed of the person whom of all in the world he most dreaded, and placed him where it was apparently impossible for him to make a claim on the Copper Princess before the expiration of the term of contract, Ralph Darrell rejoined his daughter.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading So the narrow passage leading down from the cavern into the ancient workings that had been so carefully concealed for centuries was at length open to the inspection of any who should happen that way.
information about recent and important events
From this reading FIRST NEWS OF THE COPPER PRINCESS When Peveril made his miraculous escape from the old mine, he left his place of exit open.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In his impatience to get away from the scene of his sufferings, he had not even given another thought to the great stone slab that he had raised with such difficulty and precariously propped into position by a few fragments of rock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FIRST NEWS OF THE COPPER PRINCESS When Peveril made his miraculous escape from the old mine, he left his place of exit open.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading FIRST NEWS OF THE COPPER PRINCESS When Peveril made his miraculous escape from the old mine, he left his place of exit open.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Having thus disposed of the person whom of all in the world he most dreaded, and placed him where it was apparently impossible for him to make a claim on the Copper Princess before the expiration of the term of contract, Ralph Darrell rejoined his daughter.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading FIRST NEWS OF THE COPPER PRINCESS When Peveril made his miraculous escape from the old mine, he left his place of exit open.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading So the narrow passage leading down from the cavern into the ancient workings that had been so carefully concealed for centuries was at length open to the inspection of any who should happen that way.
a human being
From this reading Having thus disposed of the person whom of all in the world he most dreaded, and placed him where it was apparently impossible for him to make a claim on the Copper Princess before the expiration of the term of contract, Ralph Darrell rejoined his daughter.
Peveril
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From this reading FIRST NEWS OF THE COPPER PRINCESS When Peveril made his miraculous escape from the old mine, he left his place of exit open.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading FIRST NEWS OF THE COPPER PRINCESS When Peveril made his miraculous escape from the old mine, he left his place of exit open.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Having thus disposed of the person whom of all in the world he most dreaded, and placed him where it was apparently impossible for him to make a claim on the Copper Princess before the expiration of the term of contract, Ralph Darrell rejoined his daughter.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading In his impatience to get away from the scene of his sufferings, he had not even given another thought to the great stone slab that he had raised with such difficulty and precariously propped into position by a few fragments of rock.
precariouslyadverbUS /prɪˈkeriəsli/
in a precarious manner
From this reading In his impatience to get away from the scene of his sufferings, he had not even given another thought to the great stone slab that he had raised with such difficulty and precariously propped into position by a few fragments of rock.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading FIRST NEWS OF THE COPPER PRINCESS When Peveril made his miraculous escape from the old mine, he left his place of exit open.
proppedverbUS /prɑːpt/
inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid
From this reading In his impatience to get away from the scene of his sufferings, he had not even given another thought to the great stone slab that he had raised with such difficulty and precariously propped into position by a few fragments of rock.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading In his impatience to get away from the scene of his sufferings, he had not even given another thought to the great stone slab that he had raised with such difficulty and precariously propped into position by a few fragments of rock.
Ralph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having thus disposed of the person whom of all in the world he most dreaded, and placed him where it was apparently impossible for him to make a claim on the Copper Princess before the expiration of the term of contract, Ralph Darrell rejoined his daughter.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading Having thus disposed of the person whom of all in the world he most dreaded, and placed him where it was apparently impossible for him to make a claim on the Copper Princess before the expiration of the term of contract, Ralph Darrell rejoined his daughter.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Thus it remained during the day of exciting incidents in the cavern, and through the struggle that was ended by the smugglers bearing Peveril away captive to their schooner.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading In his impatience to get away from the scene of his sufferings, he had not even given another thought to the great stone slab that he had raised with such difficulty and precariously propped into position by a few fragments of rock.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading In his impatience to get away from the scene of his sufferings, he had not even given another thought to the great stone slab that he had raised with such difficulty and precariously propped into position by a few fragments of rock.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading Thus it remained during the day of exciting incidents in the cavern, and through the struggle that was ended by the smugglers bearing Peveril away captive to their schooner.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading So the narrow passage leading down from the cavern into the ancient workings that had been so carefully concealed for centuries was at length open to the inspection of any who should happen that way.
slabnounUS /slæb/
block consisting of a thick piece of something
From this reading In his impatience to get away from the scene of his sufferings, he had not even given another thought to the great stone slab that he had raised with such difficulty and precariously propped into position by a few fragments of rock.
smugglersnounUS /ˈsmʌɡlərz/
plural of “smuggler” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading Thus it remained during the day of exciting incidents in the cavern, and through the struggle that was ended by the smugglers bearing Peveril away captive to their schooner.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So the narrow passage leading down from the cavern into the ancient workings that had been so carefully concealed for centuries was at length open to the inspection of any who should happen that way.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading In his impatience to get away from the scene of his sufferings, he had not even given another thought to the great stone slab that he had raised with such difficulty and precariously propped into position by a few fragments of rock.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Thus it remained during the day of exciting incidents in the cavern, and through the struggle that was ended by the smugglers bearing Peveril away captive to their schooner.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In his impatience to get away from the scene of his sufferings, he had not even given another thought to the great stone slab that he had raised with such difficulty and precariously propped into position by a few fragments of rock.
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading In his impatience to get away from the scene of his sufferings, he had not even given another thought to the great stone slab that he had raised with such difficulty and precariously propped into position by a few fragments of rock.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading Having thus disposed of the person whom of all in the world he most dreaded, and placed him where it was apparently impossible for him to make a claim on the Copper Princess before the expiration of the term of contract, Ralph Darrell rejoined his daughter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In his impatience to get away from the scene of his sufferings, he had not even given another thought to the great stone slab that he had raised with such difficulty and precariously propped into position by a few fragments of rock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIRST NEWS OF THE COPPER PRINCESS When Peveril made his miraculous escape from the old mine, he left his place of exit open.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Thus it remained during the day of exciting incidents in the cavern, and through the struggle that was ended by the smugglers bearing Peveril away captive to their schooner.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading In his impatience to get away from the scene of his sufferings, he had not even given another thought to the great stone slab that he had raised with such difficulty and precariously propped into position by a few fragments of rock.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Thus it remained during the day of exciting incidents in the cavern, and through the struggle that was ended by the smugglers bearing Peveril away captive to their schooner.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus it remained during the day of exciting incidents in the cavern, and through the struggle that was ended by the smugglers bearing Peveril away captive to their schooner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In his impatience to get away from the scene of his sufferings, he had not even given another thought to the great stone slab that he had raised with such difficulty and precariously propped into position by a few fragments of rock.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So the narrow passage leading down from the cavern into the ancient workings that had been so carefully concealed for centuries was at length open to the inspection of any who should happen that way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading So the narrow passage leading down from the cavern into the ancient workings that had been so carefully concealed for centuries was at length open to the inspection of any who should happen that way.
at the time that
From this reading FIRST NEWS OF THE COPPER PRINCESS When Peveril made his miraculous escape from the old mine, he left his place of exit open.
in or at the place that
From this reading Having thus disposed of the person whom of all in the world he most dreaded, and placed him where it was apparently impossible for him to make a claim on the Copper Princess before the expiration of the term of contract, Ralph Darrell rejoined his daughter.
which person or people
From this reading So the narrow passage leading down from the cavern into the ancient workings that had been so carefully concealed for centuries was at length open to the inspection of any who should happen that way.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Having thus disposed of the person whom of all in the world he most dreaded, and placed him where it was apparently impossible for him to make a claim on the Copper Princess before the expiration of the term of contract, Ralph Darrell rejoined his daughter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In his impatience to get away from the scene of his sufferings, he had not even given another thought to the great stone slab that he had raised with such difficulty and precariously propped into position by a few fragments of rock.
workingsnounUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋz/
the internal mechanism of a device
From this reading So the narrow passage leading down from the cavern into the ancient workings that had been so carefully concealed for centuries was at length open to the inspection of any who should happen that way.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Having thus disposed of the person whom of all in the world he most dreaded, and placed him where it was apparently impossible for him to make a claim on the Copper Princess before the expiration of the term of contract, Ralph Darrell rejoined his daughter.
