Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading But this communication was a matter which required great judgment and caution, and it had been a subject of very careful consideration by Roland Clewe.

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

From this reading But when he went on board the Go Lightly and started homeward, he would be able to hear nothing more from the submarine voyagers until he reached St. John's, Newfoundland--the first place at which his vessel would touch.

later than; following

From this reading When he had returned to Cape Tariff, after parting with the Dipsey, he had received several messages from Sammy, which assured him that the submarine voyage was proceeding satisfactorily.

(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 Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

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

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading When he had returned to Cape Tariff, after parting with the Dipsey, he had received several messages from Sammy, which assured him that the submarine voyage was proceeding satisfactorily.

stern foremost or backward

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But when he went on board the Go Lightly and started homeward, he would be able to hear nothing more from the submarine voyagers until he reached St. John's, Newfoundland--the first place at which his vessel would touch.

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

From this reading But when he went on board the Go Lightly and started homeward, he would be able to hear nothing more from the submarine voyagers until he reached St. John's, Newfoundland--the first place at which his vessel would touch.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But this communication was a matter which required great judgment and caution, and it had been a subject of very careful consideration by Roland Clewe.

a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading But when he went on board the Go Lightly and started homeward, he would be able to hear nothing more from the submarine voyagers until he reached St. John's, Newfoundland--the first place at which his vessel would touch.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But this communication was a matter which required great judgment and caution, and it had been a subject of very careful consideration by Roland Clewe.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading When he had returned to Cape Tariff, after parting with the Dipsey, he had received several messages from Sammy, which assured him that the submarine voyage was proceeding satisfactorily.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading But this communication was a matter which required great judgment and caution, and it had been a subject of very careful consideration by Roland Clewe.

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading But this communication was a matter which required great judgment and caution, and it had been a subject of very careful consideration by Roland Clewe.

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From this reading But this communication was a matter which required great judgment and caution, and it had been a subject of very careful consideration by Roland Clewe.

transmit information

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading But this communication was a matter which required great judgment and caution, and it had been a subject of very careful consideration by Roland Clewe.

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

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading But this communication was a matter which required great judgment and caution, and it had been a subject of very careful consideration by Roland Clewe.

unvarying in nature

From this reading Of course constant communication with Sardis would be kept up, but this communication might be the source of great danger to the plans of Roland Clewe.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course constant communication with Sardis would be kept up, but this communication might be the source of great danger to the plans of Roland Clewe.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Of course constant communication with Sardis would be kept up, but this communication might be the source of great danger to the plans of Roland Clewe.

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From this reading When he had returned to Cape Tariff, after parting with the Dipsey, he had received several messages from Sammy, which assured him that the submarine voyage was proceeding satisfactorily.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading But when he went on board the Go Lightly and started homeward, he would be able to hear nothing more from the submarine voyagers until he reached St. John's, Newfoundland--the first place at which his vessel would touch.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When he had returned to Cape Tariff, after parting with the Dipsey, he had received several messages from Sammy, which assured him that the submarine voyage was proceeding satisfactorily.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But when he went on board the Go Lightly and started homeward, he would be able to hear nothing more from the submarine voyagers until he reached St. John's, Newfoundland--the first place at which his vessel would touch.

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

From this reading But this communication was a matter which required great judgment and caution, and it had been a subject of very careful consideration by Roland Clewe.

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

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

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

From this reading When he had returned to Cape Tariff, after parting with the Dipsey, he had received several messages from Sammy, which assured him that the submarine voyage was proceeding satisfactorily.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading But when he went on board the Go Lightly and started homeward, he would be able to hear nothing more from the submarine voyagers until he reached St. John's, Newfoundland--the first place at which his vessel would touch.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When he had returned to Cape Tariff, after parting with the Dipsey, he had received several messages from Sammy, which assured him that the submarine voyage was proceeding satisfactorily.

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

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

toward home

From this reading But when he went on board the Go Lightly and started homeward, he would be able to hear nothing more from the submarine voyagers until he reached St. John's, Newfoundland--the first place at which his vessel would touch.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading But when he went on board the Go Lightly and started homeward, he would be able to hear nothing more from the submarine voyagers until he reached St. John's, Newfoundland--the first place at which his vessel would touch.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading But this communication was a matter which required great judgment and caution, and it had been a subject of very careful consideration by Roland Clewe.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Of course constant communication with Sardis would be kept up, but this communication might be the source of great danger to the plans of Roland Clewe.

without good reason

From this reading But when he went on board the Go Lightly and started homeward, he would be able to hear nothing more from the submarine voyagers until he reached St. John's, Newfoundland--the first place at which his vessel would touch.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading But this communication was a matter which required great judgment and caution, and it had been a subject of very careful consideration by Roland Clewe.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading When he had returned to Cape Tariff, after parting with the Dipsey, he had received several messages from Sammy, which assured him that the submarine voyage was proceeding satisfactorily.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Of course constant communication with Sardis would be kept up, but this communication might be the source of great danger to the plans of Roland Clewe.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But when he went on board the Go Lightly and started homeward, he would be able to hear nothing more from the submarine voyagers until he reached St. John's, Newfoundland--the first place at which his vessel would touch.

plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

a breed of very large heavy dogs with a thick coarse usually black coat; highly intelligent dogs and vigorous swimmers; developed in Newfoundland

From this reading But when he went on board the Go Lightly and started homeward, he would be able to hear nothing more from the submarine voyagers until he reached St. John's, Newfoundland--the first place at which his vessel would touch.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading But when he went on board the Go Lightly and started homeward, he would be able to hear nothing more from the submarine voyagers until he reached St. John's, Newfoundland--the first place at which his vessel would touch.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But when he went on board the Go Lightly and started homeward, he would be able to hear nothing more from the submarine voyagers until he reached St. John's, Newfoundland--the first place at which his vessel would touch.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

and nothing more

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

above and across; more than

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

the act of departing politely

From this reading When he had returned to Cape Tariff, after parting with the Dipsey, he had received several messages from Sammy, which assured him that the submarine voyage was proceeding satisfactorily.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading But when he went on board the Go Lightly and started homeward, he would be able to hear nothing more from the submarine voyagers until he reached St. John's, Newfoundland--the first place at which his vessel would touch.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading Of course constant communication with Sardis would be kept up, but this communication might be the source of great danger to the plans of Roland Clewe.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading When he had returned to Cape Tariff, after parting with the Dipsey, he had received several messages from Sammy, which assured him that the submarine voyage was proceeding satisfactorily.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading But when he went on board the Go Lightly and started homeward, he would be able to hear nothing more from the submarine voyagers until he reached St. John's, Newfoundland--the first place at which his vessel would touch.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading When he had returned to Cape Tariff, after parting with the Dipsey, he had received several messages from Sammy, which assured him that the submarine voyage was proceeding satisfactorily.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading But this communication was a matter which required great judgment and caution, and it had been a subject of very careful consideration by Roland Clewe.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading When he had returned to Cape Tariff, after parting with the Dipsey, he had received several messages from Sammy, which assured him that the submarine voyage was proceeding satisfactorily.

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From this reading But this communication was a matter which required great judgment and caution, and it had been a subject of very careful consideration by Roland Clewe.

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From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

an ancient Greek city located in the western part of what is now modern Turkey; as the capital of Lydia it was the cultural center of Asia Minor; destroyed by Tamerlane in 1402

From this reading Of course constant communication with Sardis would be kept up, but this communication might be the source of great danger to the plans of Roland Clewe.

in a satisfactory manner

From this reading When he had returned to Cape Tariff, after parting with the Dipsey, he had received several messages from Sammy, which assured him that the submarine voyage was proceeding satisfactorily.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading When he had returned to Cape Tariff, after parting with the Dipsey, he had received several messages from Sammy, which assured him that the submarine voyage was proceeding satisfactorily.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading Of course constant communication with Sardis would be kept up, but this communication might be the source of great danger to the plans of Roland Clewe.

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From this reading But when he went on board the Go Lightly and started homeward, he would be able to hear nothing more from the submarine voyagers until he reached St. John's, Newfoundland--the first place at which his vessel would touch.

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

From this reading But when he went on board the Go Lightly and started homeward, he would be able to hear nothing more from the submarine voyagers until he reached St. John's, Newfoundland--the first place at which his vessel would touch.

not in physical motion

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading But this communication was a matter which required great judgment and caution, and it had been a subject of very careful consideration by Roland Clewe.

a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes

From this reading When he had returned to Cape Tariff, after parting with the Dipsey, he had received several messages from Sammy, which assured him that the submarine voyage was proceeding satisfactorily.

doomed to extinction

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

a government tax on imports or exports

From this reading When he had returned to Cape Tariff, after parting with the Dipsey, he had received several messages from Sammy, which assured him that the submarine voyage was proceeding satisfactorily.

of or relating to or transmitted by telegraph

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

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

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

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

From this reading But this communication was a matter which required great judgment and caution, and it had been a subject of very careful consideration by Roland Clewe.

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

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading But when he went on board the Go Lightly and started homeward, he would be able to hear nothing more from the submarine voyagers until he reached St. John's, Newfoundland--the first place at which his vessel would touch.

-ing form of “unroll” — reverse the winding or twisting of

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

up to a particular time

From this reading But when he went on board the Go Lightly and started homeward, he would be able to hear nothing more from the submarine voyagers until he reached St. John's, Newfoundland--the first place at which his vessel would touch.

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

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

precisely as stated

From this reading But this communication was a matter which required great judgment and caution, and it had been a subject of very careful consideration by Roland Clewe.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading When he had returned to Cape Tariff, after parting with the Dipsey, he had received several messages from Sammy, which assured him that the submarine voyage was proceeding satisfactorily.

plural of “voyager” — a traveler to a distant land (especially one who travels by sea)

From this reading But when he went on board the Go Lightly and started homeward, he would be able to hear nothing more from the submarine voyagers until he reached St. John's, Newfoundland--the first place at which his vessel would touch.

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

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But when he went on board the Go Lightly and started homeward, he would be able to hear nothing more from the submarine voyagers until he reached St. John's, Newfoundland--the first place at which his vessel would touch.

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

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

at the time that

From this reading When he had returned to Cape Tariff, after parting with the Dipsey, he had received several messages from Sammy, which assured him that the submarine voyage was proceeding satisfactorily.

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

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Although Sammy Block and his companions were not only far up among the mysteries of the region of everlasting ice, and were sunk out of sight, so that their vessel had become one of these mysteries, it was still perfectly possible for them to communicate, by means of the telegraphic wire which was continually unrolling astern, with people all over the world.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading But when he went on board the Go Lightly and started homeward, he would be able to hear nothing more from the submarine voyagers until he reached St. John's, Newfoundland--the first place at which his vessel would touch.