Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Great was his surprise to discover that the overflow of this lake disappeared into the earth through a long, low opening in the cliff behind the fall.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The Prince made his way toward the light, along a narrow beach of white sand lying between the wall of the cavern and the racing waters of the mysterious river, and found that the glow came from a magnificent lantern studded with emeralds, topazes, amethysts, and rubies, which hung by a chain from the roof of the grotto.

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From this reading The Prince made his way toward the light, along a narrow beach of white sand lying between the wall of the cavern and the racing waters of the mysterious river, and found that the glow came from a magnificent lantern studded with emeralds, topazes, amethysts, and rubies, which hung by a chain from the roof of the grotto.

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

From this reading Though now very weak from lack of food, and dizzy with the roaring of the cataract, the Prince made his way to the shore of the foaming and eddying lake into which the water was falling.

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading The Prince made his way toward the light, along a narrow beach of white sand lying between the wall of the cavern and the racing waters of the mysterious river, and found that the glow came from a magnificent lantern studded with emeralds, topazes, amethysts, and rubies, which hung by a chain from the roof of the grotto.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Great was his surprise to discover that the overflow of this lake disappeared into the earth through a long, low opening in the cliff behind the fall.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The Prince made his way toward the light, along a narrow beach of white sand lying between the wall of the cavern and the racing waters of the mysterious river, and found that the glow came from a magnificent lantern studded with emeralds, topazes, amethysts, and rubies, which hung by a chain from the roof of the grotto.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Directly under this lantern, drawn up on the sand, lay a little boat with a lantern fastened to the bow.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading Directly under this lantern, drawn up on the sand, lay a little boat with a lantern fastened to the bow.

the act of burning something

From this reading Greater still was his surprise to see a strange many-colored light burning within the cave.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Prince made his way toward the light, along a narrow beach of white sand lying between the wall of the cavern and the racing waters of the mysterious river, and found that the glow came from a magnificent lantern studded with emeralds, topazes, amethysts, and rubies, which hung by a chain from the roof of the grotto.

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

From this reading The Prince made his way toward the light, along a narrow beach of white sand lying between the wall of the cavern and the racing waters of the mysterious river, and found that the glow came from a magnificent lantern studded with emeralds, topazes, amethysts, and rubies, which hung by a chain from the roof of the grotto.

an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye

From this reading Though now very weak from lack of food, and dizzy with the roaring of the cataract, the Prince made his way to the shore of the foaming and eddying lake into which the water was falling.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading Greater still was his surprise to see a strange many-colored light burning within the cave.

A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.

From this reading The Prince made his way toward the light, along a narrow beach of white sand lying between the wall of the cavern and the racing waters of the mysterious river, and found that the glow came from a magnificent lantern studded with emeralds, topazes, amethysts, and rubies, which hung by a chain from the roof of the grotto.

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading The Prince made his way toward the light, along a narrow beach of white sand lying between the wall of the cavern and the racing waters of the mysterious river, and found that the glow came from a magnificent lantern studded with emeralds, topazes, amethysts, and rubies, which hung by a chain from the roof of the grotto.

a steep high face of rock

From this reading Great was his surprise to discover that the overflow of this lake disappeared into the earth through a long, low opening in the cliff behind the fall.

without deviation

From this reading Directly under this lantern, drawn up on the sand, lay a little boat with a lantern fastened to the bow.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading Great was his surprise to discover that the overflow of this lake disappeared into the earth through a long, low opening in the cliff behind the fall.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Great was his surprise to discover that the overflow of this lake disappeared into the earth through a long, low opening in the cliff behind the fall.

having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling

From this reading Though now very weak from lack of food, and dizzy with the roaring of the cataract, the Prince made his way to the shore of the foaming and eddying lake into which the water was falling.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Directly under this lantern, drawn up on the sand, lay a little boat with a lantern fastened to the bow.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Great was his surprise to discover that the overflow of this lake disappeared into the earth through a long, low opening in the cliff behind the fall.

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From this reading Though now very weak from lack of food, and dizzy with the roaring of the cataract, the Prince made his way to the shore of the foaming and eddying lake into which the water was falling.

plural of “emerald” — a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone

From this reading The Prince made his way toward the light, along a narrow beach of white sand lying between the wall of the cavern and the racing waters of the mysterious river, and found that the glow came from a magnificent lantern studded with emeralds, topazes, amethysts, and rubies, which hung by a chain from the roof of the grotto.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Great was his surprise to discover that the overflow of this lake disappeared into the earth through a long, low opening in the cliff behind the fall.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading Though now very weak from lack of food, and dizzy with the roaring of the cataract, the Prince made his way to the shore of the foaming and eddying lake into which the water was falling.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading Directly under this lantern, drawn up on the sand, lay a little boat with a lantern fastened to the bow.

emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation

From this reading Though now very weak from lack of food, and dizzy with the roaring of the cataract, the Prince made his way to the shore of the foaming and eddying lake into which the water was falling.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Though now very weak from lack of food, and dizzy with the roaring of the cataract, the Prince made his way to the shore of the foaming and eddying lake into which the water was falling.

set up or found

From this reading The Prince made his way toward the light, along a narrow beach of white sand lying between the wall of the cavern and the racing waters of the mysterious river, and found that the glow came from a magnificent lantern studded with emeralds, topazes, amethysts, and rubies, which hung by a chain from the roof of the grotto.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Though now very weak from lack of food, and dizzy with the roaring of the cataract, the Prince made his way to the shore of the foaming and eddying lake into which the water was falling.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading The Prince made his way toward the light, along a narrow beach of white sand lying between the wall of the cavern and the racing waters of the mysterious river, and found that the glow came from a magnificent lantern studded with emeralds, topazes, amethysts, and rubies, which hung by a chain from the roof of the grotto.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Great was his surprise to discover that the overflow of this lake disappeared into the earth through a long, low opening in the cliff behind the fall.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Greater still was his surprise to see a strange many-colored light burning within the cave.

a small cave (usually with attractive features)

From this reading The Prince made his way toward the light, along a narrow beach of white sand lying between the wall of the cavern and the racing waters of the mysterious river, and found that the glow came from a magnificent lantern studded with emeralds, topazes, amethysts, and rubies, which hung by a chain from the roof of the grotto.

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

From this reading Though now very weak from lack of food, and dizzy with the roaring of the cataract, the Prince made his way to the shore of the foaming and eddying lake into which the water was falling.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading The Prince made his way toward the light, along a narrow beach of white sand lying between the wall of the cavern and the racing waters of the mysterious river, and found that the glow came from a magnificent lantern studded with emeralds, topazes, amethysts, and rubies, which hung by a chain from the roof of the grotto.

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

From this reading Great was his surprise to discover that the overflow of this lake disappeared into the earth through a long, low opening in the cliff behind the fall.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Though now very weak from lack of food, and dizzy with the roaring of the cataract, the Prince made his way to the shore of the foaming and eddying lake into which the water was falling.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading Though now very weak from lack of food, and dizzy with the roaring of the cataract, the Prince made his way to the shore of the foaming and eddying lake into which the water was falling.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Though now very weak from lack of food, and dizzy with the roaring of the cataract, the Prince made his way to the shore of the foaming and eddying lake into which the water was falling.

light in a transparent protective case

From this reading The Prince made his way toward the light, along a narrow beach of white sand lying between the wall of the cavern and the racing waters of the mysterious river, and found that the glow came from a magnificent lantern studded with emeralds, topazes, amethysts, and rubies, which hung by a chain from the roof of the grotto.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Directly under this lantern, drawn up on the sand, lay a little boat with a lantern fastened to the bow.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Greater still was his surprise to see a strange many-colored light burning within the cave.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Directly under this lantern, drawn up on the sand, lay a little boat with a lantern fastened to the bow.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Great was his surprise to discover that the overflow of this lake disappeared into the earth through a long, low opening in the cliff behind the fall.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Great was his surprise to discover that the overflow of this lake disappeared into the earth through a long, low opening in the cliff behind the fall.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading The Prince made his way toward the light, along a narrow beach of white sand lying between the wall of the cavern and the racing waters of the mysterious river, and found that the glow came from a magnificent lantern studded with emeralds, topazes, amethysts, and rubies, which hung by a chain from the roof of the grotto.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Though now very weak from lack of food, and dizzy with the roaring of the cataract, the Prince made his way to the shore of the foaming and eddying lake into which the water was falling.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading The Prince made his way toward the light, along a narrow beach of white sand lying between the wall of the cavern and the racing waters of the mysterious river, and found that the glow came from a magnificent lantern studded with emeralds, topazes, amethysts, and rubies, which hung by a chain from the roof of the grotto.

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From this reading Greater still was his surprise to see a strange many-colored light burning within the cave.

of an obscure nature

From this reading The Prince made his way toward the light, along a narrow beach of white sand lying between the wall of the cavern and the racing waters of the mysterious river, and found that the glow came from a magnificent lantern studded with emeralds, topazes, amethysts, and rubies, which hung by a chain from the roof of the grotto.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading The Prince made his way toward the light, along a narrow beach of white sand lying between the wall of the cavern and the racing waters of the mysterious river, and found that the glow came from a magnificent lantern studded with emeralds, topazes, amethysts, and rubies, which hung by a chain from the roof of the grotto.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Though now very weak from lack of food, and dizzy with the roaring of the cataract, the Prince made his way to the shore of the foaming and eddying lake into which the water was falling.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Though now very weak from lack of food, and dizzy with the roaring of the cataract, the Prince made his way to the shore of the foaming and eddying lake into which the water was falling.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Directly under this lantern, drawn up on the sand, lay a little boat with a lantern fastened to the bow.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading Great was his surprise to discover that the overflow of this lake disappeared into the earth through a long, low opening in the cliff behind the fall.

a large flow

From this reading Great was his surprise to discover that the overflow of this lake disappeared into the earth through a long, low opening in the cliff behind the fall.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading Though now very weak from lack of food, and dizzy with the roaring of the cataract, the Prince made his way to the shore of the foaming and eddying lake into which the water was falling.

the sport of engaging in contests of speed

From this reading The Prince made his way toward the light, along a narrow beach of white sand lying between the wall of the cavern and the racing waters of the mysterious river, and found that the glow came from a magnificent lantern studded with emeralds, topazes, amethysts, and rubies, which hung by a chain from the roof of the grotto.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The Prince made his way toward the light, along a narrow beach of white sand lying between the wall of the cavern and the racing waters of the mysterious river, and found that the glow came from a magnificent lantern studded with emeralds, topazes, amethysts, and rubies, which hung by a chain from the roof of the grotto.

a deep prolonged loud noise

From this reading Though now very weak from lack of food, and dizzy with the roaring of the cataract, the Prince made his way to the shore of the foaming and eddying lake into which the water was falling.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading The Prince made his way toward the light, along a narrow beach of white sand lying between the wall of the cavern and the racing waters of the mysterious river, and found that the glow came from a magnificent lantern studded with emeralds, topazes, amethysts, and rubies, which hung by a chain from the roof of the grotto.

plural of “ruby” — a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading The Prince made his way toward the light, along a narrow beach of white sand lying between the wall of the cavern and the racing waters of the mysterious river, and found that the glow came from a magnificent lantern studded with emeralds, topazes, amethysts, and rubies, which hung by a chain from the roof of the grotto.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading The Prince made his way toward the light, along a narrow beach of white sand lying between the wall of the cavern and the racing waters of the mysterious river, and found that the glow came from a magnificent lantern studded with emeralds, topazes, amethysts, and rubies, which hung by a chain from the roof of the grotto.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Greater still was his surprise to see a strange many-colored light burning within the cave.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Though now very weak from lack of food, and dizzy with the roaring of the cataract, the Prince made his way to the shore of the foaming and eddying lake into which the water was falling.

not in physical motion

From this reading Greater still was his surprise to see a strange many-colored light burning within the cave.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Greater still was his surprise to see a strange many-colored light burning within the cave.

dotted or adorned with or as with studs or nailheads; usually used in combination

From this reading The Prince made his way toward the light, along a narrow beach of white sand lying between the wall of the cavern and the racing waters of the mysterious river, and found that the glow came from a magnificent lantern studded with emeralds, topazes, amethysts, and rubies, which hung by a chain from the roof of the grotto.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Great was his surprise to discover that the overflow of this lake disappeared into the earth through a long, low opening in the cliff behind the fall.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Great was his surprise to discover that the overflow of this lake disappeared into the earth through a long, low opening in the cliff behind the fall.

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

From this reading Though now very weak from lack of food, and dizzy with the roaring of the cataract, the Prince made his way to the shore of the foaming and eddying lake into which the water was falling.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Great was his surprise to discover that the overflow of this lake disappeared into the earth through a long, low opening in the cliff behind the fall.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though now very weak from lack of food, and dizzy with the roaring of the cataract, the Prince made his way to the shore of the foaming and eddying lake into which the water was falling.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Great was his surprise to discover that the overflow of this lake disappeared into the earth through a long, low opening in the cliff behind the fall.

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

From this reading Though now very weak from lack of food, and dizzy with the roaring of the cataract, the Prince made his way to the shore of the foaming and eddying lake into which the water was falling.

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From this reading The Prince made his way toward the light, along a narrow beach of white sand lying between the wall of the cavern and the racing waters of the mysterious river, and found that the glow came from a magnificent lantern studded with emeralds, topazes, amethysts, and rubies, which hung by a chain from the roof of the grotto.

in the direction of

From this reading The Prince made his way toward the light, along a narrow beach of white sand lying between the wall of the cavern and the racing waters of the mysterious river, and found that the glow came from a magnificent lantern studded with emeralds, topazes, amethysts, and rubies, which hung by a chain from the roof of the grotto.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Directly under this lantern, drawn up on the sand, lay a little boat with a lantern fastened to the bow.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Directly under this lantern, drawn up on the sand, lay a little boat with a lantern fastened to the bow.

precisely as stated

From this reading Though now very weak from lack of food, and dizzy with the roaring of the cataract, the Prince made his way to the shore of the foaming and eddying lake into which the water was falling.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The Prince made his way toward the light, along a narrow beach of white sand lying between the wall of the cavern and the racing waters of the mysterious river, and found that the glow came from a magnificent lantern studded with emeralds, topazes, amethysts, and rubies, which hung by a chain from the roof of the grotto.

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

From this reading Though now very weak from lack of food, and dizzy with the roaring of the cataract, the Prince made his way to the shore of the foaming and eddying lake into which the water was falling.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Though now very weak from lack of food, and dizzy with the roaring of the cataract, the Prince made his way to the shore of the foaming and eddying lake into which the water was falling.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading The Prince made his way toward the light, along a narrow beach of white sand lying between the wall of the cavern and the racing waters of the mysterious river, and found that the glow came from a magnificent lantern studded with emeralds, topazes, amethysts, and rubies, which hung by a chain from the roof of the grotto.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Though now very weak from lack of food, and dizzy with the roaring of the cataract, the Prince made his way to the shore of the foaming and eddying lake into which the water was falling.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading Though now very weak from lack of food, and dizzy with the roaring of the cataract, the Prince made his way to the shore of the foaming and eddying lake into which the water was falling.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Though now very weak from lack of food, and dizzy with the roaring of the cataract, the Prince made his way to the shore of the foaming and eddying lake into which the water was falling.

a Caucasian

From this reading The Prince made his way toward the light, along a narrow beach of white sand lying between the wall of the cavern and the racing waters of the mysterious river, and found that the glow came from a magnificent lantern studded with emeralds, topazes, amethysts, and rubies, which hung by a chain from the roof of the grotto.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Though now very weak from lack of food, and dizzy with the roaring of the cataract, the Prince made his way to the shore of the foaming and eddying lake into which the water was falling.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Greater still was his surprise to see a strange many-colored light burning within the cave.