Chapter VIII

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

From this reading THE ICE CAVERN For a second or so after he had seen the camp-fire disappear as if a conjuror had waved his wand over it, Purdick was too greatly astounded even to yell.

later than; following

From this reading THE ICE CAVERN For a second or so after he had seen the camp-fire disappear as if a conjuror had waved his wand over it, Purdick was too greatly astounded even to yell.

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

From this reading With his teeth rattling in something that was a good bit like panic, he felt his way over to where Dick and Larry were lying rolled in their blankets and shook them awake.

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

From this reading THE ICE CAVERN For a second or so after he had seen the camp-fire disappear as if a conjuror had waved his wand over it, Purdick was too greatly astounded even to yell.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading THE ICE CAVERN For a second or so after he had seen the camp-fire disappear as if a conjuror had waved his wand over it, Purdick was too greatly astounded even to yell.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Twice he opened his mouth to shout at his two sleeping companions, but no sound came.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading With his teeth rattling in something that was a good bit like panic, he felt his way over to where Dick and Larry were lying rolled in their blankets and shook them awake.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading With his teeth rattling in something that was a good bit like panic, he felt his way over to where Dick and Larry were lying rolled in their blankets and shook them awake.

plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading With his teeth rattling in something that was a good bit like panic, he felt his way over to where Dick and Larry were lying rolled in their blankets and shook them awake.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Twice he opened his mouth to shout at his two sleeping companions, but no sound came.

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

From this reading Twice he opened his mouth to shout at his two sleeping companions, but no sound came.

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From this reading THE ICE CAVERN For a second or so after he had seen the camp-fire disappear as if a conjuror had waved his wand over it, Purdick was too greatly astounded even to yell.

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

From this reading THE ICE CAVERN For a second or so after he had seen the camp-fire disappear as if a conjuror had waved his wand over it, Purdick was too greatly astounded even to yell.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Twice he opened his mouth to shout at his two sleeping companions, but no sound came.

someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience

From this reading THE ICE CAVERN For a second or so after he had seen the camp-fire disappear as if a conjuror had waved his wand over it, Purdick was too greatly astounded even to yell.

someone who is a detective

From this reading With his teeth rattling in something that was a good bit like panic, he felt his way over to where Dick and Larry were lying rolled in their blankets and shook them awake.

get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading THE ICE CAVERN For a second or so after he had seen the camp-fire disappear as if a conjuror had waved his wand over it, Purdick was too greatly astounded even to yell.

divisible by two

From this reading THE ICE CAVERN For a second or so after he had seen the camp-fire disappear as if a conjuror had waved his wand over it, Purdick was too greatly astounded even to yell.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading With his teeth rattling in something that was a good bit like panic, he felt his way over to where Dick and Larry were lying rolled in their blankets and shook them awake.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE ICE CAVERN For a second or so after he had seen the camp-fire disappear as if a conjuror had waved his wand over it, Purdick was too greatly astounded even to yell.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading With his teeth rattling in something that was a good bit like panic, he felt his way over to where Dick and Larry were lying rolled in their blankets and shook them awake.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading THE ICE CAVERN For a second or so after he had seen the camp-fire disappear as if a conjuror had waved his wand over it, Purdick was too greatly astounded even to yell.

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

From this reading THE ICE CAVERN For a second or so after he had seen the camp-fire disappear as if a conjuror had waved his wand over it, Purdick was too greatly astounded even to yell.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading S-s-something’s happened!” he stuttered.

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

From this reading THE ICE CAVERN For a second or so after he had seen the camp-fire disappear as if a conjuror had waved his wand over it, Purdick was too greatly astounded even to yell.

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

From this reading THE ICE CAVERN For a second or so after he had seen the camp-fire disappear as if a conjuror had waved his wand over it, Purdick was too greatly astounded even to yell.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading THE ICE CAVERN For a second or so after he had seen the camp-fire disappear as if a conjuror had waved his wand over it, Purdick was too greatly astounded even to yell.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE ICE CAVERN For a second or so after he had seen the camp-fire disappear as if a conjuror had waved his wand over it, Purdick was too greatly astounded even to yell.

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

From this reading With his teeth rattling in something that was a good bit like panic, he felt his way over to where Dick and Larry were lying rolled in their blankets and shook them awake.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE ICE CAVERN For a second or so after he had seen the camp-fire disappear as if a conjuror had waved his wand over it, Purdick was too greatly astounded even to yell.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading With his teeth rattling in something that was a good bit like panic, he felt his way over to where Dick and Larry were lying rolled in their blankets and shook them awake.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading With his teeth rattling in something that was a good bit like panic, he felt his way over to where Dick and Larry were lying rolled in their blankets and shook them awake.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading With his teeth rattling in something that was a good bit like panic, he felt his way over to where Dick and Larry were lying rolled in their blankets and shook them awake.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading Twice he opened his mouth to shout at his two sleeping companions, but no sound came.

not any; not one

From this reading Twice he opened his mouth to shout at his two sleeping companions, but no sound came.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Twice he opened his mouth to shout at his two sleeping companions, but no sound came.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE ICE CAVERN For a second or so after he had seen the camp-fire disappear as if a conjuror had waved his wand over it, Purdick was too greatly astounded even to yell.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE ICE CAVERN For a second or so after he had seen the camp-fire disappear as if a conjuror had waved his wand over it, Purdick was too greatly astounded even to yell.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading With his teeth rattling in something that was a good bit like panic, he felt his way over to where Dick and Larry were lying rolled in their blankets and shook them awake.

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From this reading THE ICE CAVERN For a second or so after he had seen the camp-fire disappear as if a conjuror had waved his wand over it, Purdick was too greatly astounded even to yell.

a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)

From this reading With his teeth rattling in something that was a good bit like panic, he felt his way over to where Dick and Larry were lying rolled in their blankets and shook them awake.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading With his teeth rattling in something that was a good bit like panic, he felt his way over to where Dick and Larry were lying rolled in their blankets and shook them awake.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading S-s-something’s happened!” he stuttered.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading THE ICE CAVERN For a second or so after he had seen the camp-fire disappear as if a conjuror had waved his wand over it, Purdick was too greatly astounded even to yell.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE ICE CAVERN For a second or so after he had seen the camp-fire disappear as if a conjuror had waved his wand over it, Purdick was too greatly astounded even to yell.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading With his teeth rattling in something that was a good bit like panic, he felt his way over to where Dick and Larry were lying rolled in their blankets and shook them awake.

utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)

From this reading Twice he opened his mouth to shout at his two sleeping companions, but no sound came.

the state of being asleep

From this reading Twice he opened his mouth to shout at his two sleeping companions, but no sound came.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE ICE CAVERN For a second or so after he had seen the camp-fire disappear as if a conjuror had waved his wand over it, Purdick was too greatly astounded even to yell.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading With his teeth rattling in something that was a good bit like panic, he felt his way over to where Dick and Larry were lying rolled in their blankets and shook them awake.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Twice he opened his mouth to shout at his two sleeping companions, but no sound came.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading S-s-something’s happened!” he stuttered.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading With his teeth rattling in something that was a good bit like panic, he felt his way over to where Dick and Larry were lying rolled in their blankets and shook them awake.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading With his teeth rattling in something that was a good bit like panic, he felt his way over to where Dick and Larry were lying rolled in their blankets and shook them awake.

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

From this reading THE ICE CAVERN For a second or so after he had seen the camp-fire disappear as if a conjuror had waved his wand over it, Purdick was too greatly astounded even to yell.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading With his teeth rattling in something that was a good bit like panic, he felt his way over to where Dick and Larry were lying rolled in their blankets and shook them awake.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading With his teeth rattling in something that was a good bit like panic, he felt his way over to where Dick and Larry were lying rolled in their blankets and shook them awake.

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

From this reading THE ICE CAVERN For a second or so after he had seen the camp-fire disappear as if a conjuror had waved his wand over it, Purdick was too greatly astounded even to yell.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading THE ICE CAVERN For a second or so after he had seen the camp-fire disappear as if a conjuror had waved his wand over it, Purdick was too greatly astounded even to yell.

two times

From this reading Twice he opened his mouth to shout at his two sleeping companions, but no sound came.

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

From this reading Twice he opened his mouth to shout at his two sleeping companions, but no sound came.

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

From this reading “Wake up!

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading “Wake up!

a rod used by a magician or water diviner

From this reading THE ICE CAVERN For a second or so after he had seen the camp-fire disappear as if a conjuror had waved his wand over it, Purdick was too greatly astounded even to yell.

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

From this reading THE ICE CAVERN For a second or so after he had seen the camp-fire disappear as if a conjuror had waved his wand over it, Purdick was too greatly astounded even to yell.

past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading THE ICE CAVERN For a second or so after he had seen the camp-fire disappear as if a conjuror had waved his wand over it, Purdick was too greatly astounded even to yell.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading With his teeth rattling in something that was a good bit like panic, he felt his way over to where Dick and Larry were lying rolled in their blankets and shook them awake.

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

From this reading With his teeth rattling in something that was a good bit like panic, he felt his way over to where Dick and Larry were lying rolled in their blankets and shook them awake.

in or at the place that

From this reading With his teeth rattling in something that was a good bit like panic, he felt his way over to where Dick and Larry were lying rolled in their blankets and shook them awake.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With his teeth rattling in something that was a good bit like panic, he felt his way over to where Dick and Larry were lying rolled in their blankets and shook them awake.

a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading THE ICE CAVERN For a second or so after he had seen the camp-fire disappear as if a conjuror had waved his wand over it, Purdick was too greatly astounded even to yell.