Chapter VIII

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

From this reading The water beneath their feet grew deeper and the undertow stronger with every step they advanced, but fortunately for their safety they finally came to a crevasse that split the bluff in twain, and down this rift trickled a rill of pure water.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Examining the place carefully, Orissa thought they might be able to follow the rift up to the top of the bluff, and so at once they began the ascent.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The fissure was not level, but extended upward at an acute angle, yet there was room enough at its mouth for the girls to creep above the wash of the waves.

having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course

From this reading The fissure was not level, but extended upward at an acute angle, yet there was room enough at its mouth for the girls to creep above the wash of the waves.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading The water beneath their feet grew deeper and the undertow stronger with every step they advanced, but fortunately for their safety they finally came to a crevasse that split the bluff in twain, and down this rift trickled a rill of pure water.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading TWO GIRLS AND ONE ISLAND Plodding along the narrow ledge of beach and constantly soused by the waves, the girls began to fear, as afterward proved to be fact--that the bluff covered the entire west end of the island.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading TWO GIRLS AND ONE ISLAND Plodding along the narrow ledge of beach and constantly soused by the waves, the girls began to fear, as afterward proved to be fact--that the bluff covered the entire west end of the island.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The fissure was not level, but extended upward at an acute angle, yet there was room enough at its mouth for the girls to creep above the wash of the waves.

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

From this reading TWO GIRLS AND ONE ISLAND Plodding along the narrow ledge of beach and constantly soused by the waves, the girls began to fear, as afterward proved to be fact--that the bluff covered the entire west end of the island.

the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians

From this reading The fissure was not level, but extended upward at an acute angle, yet there was room enough at its mouth for the girls to creep above the wash of the waves.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading TWO GIRLS AND ONE ISLAND Plodding along the narrow ledge of beach and constantly soused by the waves, the girls began to fear, as afterward proved to be fact--that the bluff covered the entire west end of the island.

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

From this reading Examining the place carefully, Orissa thought they might be able to follow the rift up to the top of the bluff, and so at once they began the ascent.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The fissure was not level, but extended upward at an acute angle, yet there was room enough at its mouth for the girls to creep above the wash of the waves.

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

From this reading TWO GIRLS AND ONE ISLAND Plodding along the narrow ledge of beach and constantly soused by the waves, the girls began to fear, as afterward proved to be fact--that the bluff covered the entire west end of the island.

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

From this reading TWO GIRLS AND ONE ISLAND Plodding along the narrow ledge of beach and constantly soused by the waves, the girls began to fear, as afterward proved to be fact--that the bluff covered the entire west end of the island.

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

From this reading TWO GIRLS AND ONE ISLAND Plodding along the narrow ledge of beach and constantly soused by the waves, the girls began to fear, as afterward proved to be fact--that the bluff covered the entire west end of the island.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading The water beneath their feet grew deeper and the undertow stronger with every step they advanced, but fortunately for their safety they finally came to a crevasse that split the bluff in twain, and down this rift trickled a rill of pure water.

a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

From this reading TWO GIRLS AND ONE ISLAND Plodding along the narrow ledge of beach and constantly soused by the waves, the girls began to fear, as afterward proved to be fact--that the bluff covered the entire west end of the island.

the two together, not just one

From this reading They both exclaimed with delight as they crept into the shelter of the crevasse.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The water beneath their feet grew deeper and the undertow stronger with every step they advanced, but fortunately for their safety they finally came to a crevasse that split the bluff in twain, and down this rift trickled a rill of pure water.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading TWO GIRLS AND ONE ISLAND Plodding along the narrow ledge of beach and constantly soused by the waves, the girls began to fear, as afterward proved to be fact--that the bluff covered the entire west end of the island.

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

From this reading The water beneath their feet grew deeper and the undertow stronger with every step they advanced, but fortunately for their safety they finally came to a crevasse that split the bluff in twain, and down this rift trickled a rill of pure water.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Examining the place carefully, Orissa thought they might be able to follow the rift up to the top of the bluff, and so at once they began the ascent.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading TWO GIRLS AND ONE ISLAND Plodding along the narrow ledge of beach and constantly soused by the waves, the girls began to fear, as afterward proved to be fact--that the bluff covered the entire west end of the island.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading TWO GIRLS AND ONE ISLAND Plodding along the narrow ledge of beach and constantly soused by the waves, the girls began to fear, as afterward proved to be fact--that the bluff covered the entire west end of the island.

move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading The fissure was not level, but extended upward at an acute angle, yet there was room enough at its mouth for the girls to creep above the wash of the waves.

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

From this reading They both exclaimed with delight as they crept into the shelter of the crevasse.

a deep fissure

From this reading The water beneath their feet grew deeper and the undertow stronger with every step they advanced, but fortunately for their safety they finally came to a crevasse that split the bluff in twain, and down this rift trickled a rill of pure water.

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading The water beneath their feet grew deeper and the undertow stronger with every step they advanced, but fortunately for their safety they finally came to a crevasse that split the bluff in twain, and down this rift trickled a rill of pure water.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading They both exclaimed with delight as they crept into the shelter of the crevasse.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The water beneath their feet grew deeper and the undertow stronger with every step they advanced, but fortunately for their safety they finally came to a crevasse that split the bluff in twain, and down this rift trickled a rill of pure water.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading TWO GIRLS AND ONE ISLAND Plodding along the narrow ledge of beach and constantly soused by the waves, the girls began to fear, as afterward proved to be fact--that the bluff covered the entire west end of the island.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The fissure was not level, but extended upward at an acute angle, yet there was room enough at its mouth for the girls to creep above the wash of the waves.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading TWO GIRLS AND ONE ISLAND Plodding along the narrow ledge of beach and constantly soused by the waves, the girls began to fear, as afterward proved to be fact--that the bluff covered the entire west end of the island.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The water beneath their feet grew deeper and the undertow stronger with every step they advanced, but fortunately for their safety they finally came to a crevasse that split the bluff in twain, and down this rift trickled a rill of pure water.

-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading Examining the place carefully, Orissa thought they might be able to follow the rift up to the top of the bluff, and so at once they began the ascent.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading They both exclaimed with delight as they crept into the shelter of the crevasse.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading The fissure was not level, but extended upward at an acute angle, yet there was room enough at its mouth for the girls to creep above the wash of the waves.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading TWO GIRLS AND ONE ISLAND Plodding along the narrow ledge of beach and constantly soused by the waves, the girls began to fear, as afterward proved to be fact--that the bluff covered the entire west end of the island.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading TWO GIRLS AND ONE ISLAND Plodding along the narrow ledge of beach and constantly soused by the waves, the girls began to fear, as afterward proved to be fact--that the bluff covered the entire west end of the island.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The water beneath their feet grew deeper and the undertow stronger with every step they advanced, but fortunately for their safety they finally came to a crevasse that split the bluff in twain, and down this rift trickled a rill of pure water.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading The water beneath their feet grew deeper and the undertow stronger with every step they advanced, but fortunately for their safety they finally came to a crevasse that split the bluff in twain, and down this rift trickled a rill of pure water.

a long narrow depression in a surface

From this reading The fissure was not level, but extended upward at an acute angle, yet there was room enough at its mouth for the girls to creep above the wash of the waves.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Examining the place carefully, Orissa thought they might be able to follow the rift up to the top of the bluff, and so at once they began the ascent.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The water beneath their feet grew deeper and the undertow stronger with every step they advanced, but fortunately for their safety they finally came to a crevasse that split the bluff in twain, and down this rift trickled a rill of pure water.

by good fortune

From this reading The water beneath their feet grew deeper and the undertow stronger with every step they advanced, but fortunately for their safety they finally came to a crevasse that split the bluff in twain, and down this rift trickled a rill of pure water.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading TWO GIRLS AND ONE ISLAND Plodding along the narrow ledge of beach and constantly soused by the waves, the girls began to fear, as afterward proved to be fact--that the bluff covered the entire west end of the island.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading The water beneath their feet grew deeper and the undertow stronger with every step they advanced, but fortunately for their safety they finally came to a crevasse that split the bluff in twain, and down this rift trickled a rill of pure water.

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

From this reading The water beneath their feet grew deeper and the undertow stronger with every step they advanced, but fortunately for their safety they finally came to a crevasse that split the bluff in twain, and down this rift trickled a rill of pure water.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They both exclaimed with delight as they crept into the shelter of the crevasse.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading TWO GIRLS AND ONE ISLAND Plodding along the narrow ledge of beach and constantly soused by the waves, the girls began to fear, as afterward proved to be fact--that the bluff covered the entire west end of the island.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The fissure was not level, but extended upward at an acute angle, yet there was room enough at its mouth for the girls to creep above the wash of the waves.

a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water

From this reading TWO GIRLS AND ONE ISLAND Plodding along the narrow ledge of beach and constantly soused by the waves, the girls began to fear, as afterward proved to be fact--that the bluff covered the entire west end of the island.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading The fissure was not level, but extended upward at an acute angle, yet there was room enough at its mouth for the girls to creep above the wash of the waves.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Examining the place carefully, Orissa thought they might be able to follow the rift up to the top of the bluff, and so at once they began the ascent.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading The fissure was not level, but extended upward at an acute angle, yet there was room enough at its mouth for the girls to creep above the wash of the waves.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading TWO GIRLS AND ONE ISLAND Plodding along the narrow ledge of beach and constantly soused by the waves, the girls began to fear, as afterward proved to be fact--that the bluff covered the entire west end of the island.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The fissure was not level, but extended upward at an acute angle, yet there was room enough at its mouth for the girls to creep above the wash of the waves.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TWO GIRLS AND ONE ISLAND Plodding along the narrow ledge of beach and constantly soused by the waves, the girls began to fear, as afterward proved to be fact--that the bluff covered the entire west end of the island.

on one occasion

From this reading Examining the place carefully, Orissa thought they might be able to follow the rift up to the top of the bluff, and so at once they began the ascent.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading TWO GIRLS AND ONE ISLAND Plodding along the narrow ledge of beach and constantly soused by the waves, the girls began to fear, as afterward proved to be fact--that the bluff covered the entire west end of the island.

state in eastern India on the Bay of Bengal

From this reading Examining the place carefully, Orissa thought they might be able to follow the rift up to the top of the bluff, and so at once they began the ascent.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Examining the place carefully, Orissa thought they might be able to follow the rift up to the top of the bluff, and so at once they began the ascent.

hard monotonous routine work

From this reading TWO GIRLS AND ONE ISLAND Plodding along the narrow ledge of beach and constantly soused by the waves, the girls began to fear, as afterward proved to be fact--that the bluff covered the entire west end of the island.

established beyond doubt

From this reading TWO GIRLS AND ONE ISLAND Plodding along the narrow ledge of beach and constantly soused by the waves, the girls began to fear, as afterward proved to be fact--that the bluff covered the entire west end of the island.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading The water beneath their feet grew deeper and the undertow stronger with every step they advanced, but fortunately for their safety they finally came to a crevasse that split the bluff in twain, and down this rift trickled a rill of pure water.

a gap between cloud masses

From this reading The water beneath their feet grew deeper and the undertow stronger with every step they advanced, but fortunately for their safety they finally came to a crevasse that split the bluff in twain, and down this rift trickled a rill of pure water.

a small stream

From this reading The water beneath their feet grew deeper and the undertow stronger with every step they advanced, but fortunately for their safety they finally came to a crevasse that split the bluff in twain, and down this rift trickled a rill of pure water.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The fissure was not level, but extended upward at an acute angle, yet there was room enough at its mouth for the girls to creep above the wash of the waves.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading The water beneath their feet grew deeper and the undertow stronger with every step they advanced, but fortunately for their safety they finally came to a crevasse that split the bluff in twain, and down this rift trickled a rill of pure water.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading They both exclaimed with delight as they crept into the shelter of the crevasse.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Examining the place carefully, Orissa thought they might be able to follow the rift up to the top of the bluff, and so at once they began the ascent.

very drunk

From this reading TWO GIRLS AND ONE ISLAND Plodding along the narrow ledge of beach and constantly soused by the waves, the girls began to fear, as afterward proved to be fact--that the bluff covered the entire west end of the island.

separate into parts or portions

From this reading The water beneath their feet grew deeper and the undertow stronger with every step they advanced, but fortunately for their safety they finally came to a crevasse that split the bluff in twain, and down this rift trickled a rill of pure water.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading The water beneath their feet grew deeper and the undertow stronger with every step they advanced, but fortunately for their safety they finally came to a crevasse that split the bluff in twain, and down this rift trickled a rill of pure water.

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The water beneath their feet grew deeper and the undertow stronger with every step they advanced, but fortunately for their safety they finally came to a crevasse that split the bluff in twain, and down this rift trickled a rill of pure water.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading TWO GIRLS AND ONE ISLAND Plodding along the narrow ledge of beach and constantly soused by the waves, the girls began to fear, as afterward proved to be fact--that the bluff covered the entire west end of the island.

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

From this reading TWO GIRLS AND ONE ISLAND Plodding along the narrow ledge of beach and constantly soused by the waves, the girls began to fear, as afterward proved to be fact--that the bluff covered the entire west end of the island.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The water beneath their feet grew deeper and the undertow stronger with every step they advanced, but fortunately for their safety they finally came to a crevasse that split the bluff in twain, and down this rift trickled a rill of pure water.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The fissure was not level, but extended upward at an acute angle, yet there was room enough at its mouth for the girls to creep above the wash of the waves.

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

From this reading The water beneath their feet grew deeper and the undertow stronger with every step they advanced, but fortunately for their safety they finally came to a crevasse that split the bluff in twain, and down this rift trickled a rill of pure water.

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

From this reading The water beneath their feet grew deeper and the undertow stronger with every step they advanced, but fortunately for their safety they finally came to a crevasse that split the bluff in twain, and down this rift trickled a rill of pure water.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Examining the place carefully, Orissa thought they might be able to follow the rift up to the top of the bluff, and so at once they began the ascent.

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

From this reading TWO GIRLS AND ONE ISLAND Plodding along the narrow ledge of beach and constantly soused by the waves, the girls began to fear, as afterward proved to be fact--that the bluff covered the entire west end of the island.

the upper part of anything

From this reading Examining the place carefully, Orissa thought they might be able to follow the rift up to the top of the bluff, and so at once they began the ascent.

past form of “trickle” — run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream

From this reading The water beneath their feet grew deeper and the undertow stronger with every step they advanced, but fortunately for their safety they finally came to a crevasse that split the bluff in twain, and down this rift trickled a rill of pure water.

two items of the same kind

From this reading The water beneath their feet grew deeper and the undertow stronger with every step they advanced, but fortunately for their safety they finally came to a crevasse that split the bluff in twain, and down this rift trickled a rill of pure water.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading TWO GIRLS AND ONE ISLAND Plodding along the narrow ledge of beach and constantly soused by the waves, the girls began to fear, as afterward proved to be fact--that the bluff covered the entire west end of the island.

an inclination contrary to the strongest or prevailing feeling

From this reading The water beneath their feet grew deeper and the undertow stronger with every step they advanced, but fortunately for their safety they finally came to a crevasse that split the bluff in twain, and down this rift trickled a rill of pure water.

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

From this reading Examining the place carefully, Orissa thought they might be able to follow the rift up to the top of the bluff, and so at once they began the ascent.

directed up

From this reading The fissure was not level, but extended upward at an acute angle, yet there was room enough at its mouth for the girls to creep above the wash of the waves.

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

From this reading The fissure was not level, but extended upward at an acute angle, yet there was room enough at its mouth for the girls to creep above the wash of the waves.

clean with some chemical process

From this reading The fissure was not level, but extended upward at an acute angle, yet there was room enough at its mouth for the girls to creep above the wash of the waves.

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 The water beneath their feet grew deeper and the undertow stronger with every step they advanced, but fortunately for their safety they finally came to a crevasse that split the bluff in twain, and down this rift trickled a rill of pure water.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading TWO GIRLS AND ONE ISLAND Plodding along the narrow ledge of beach and constantly soused by the waves, the girls began to fear, as afterward proved to be fact--that the bluff covered the entire west end of the island.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading TWO GIRLS AND ONE ISLAND Plodding along the narrow ledge of beach and constantly soused by the waves, the girls began to fear, as afterward proved to be fact--that the bluff covered the entire west end of the island.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The water beneath their feet grew deeper and the undertow stronger with every step they advanced, but fortunately for their safety they finally came to a crevasse that split the bluff in twain, and down this rift trickled a rill of pure water.

but in spite of that

From this reading The fissure was not level, but extended upward at an acute angle, yet there was room enough at its mouth for the girls to creep above the wash of the waves.