anew
From this reading We did not again visit the central hill, nor did we enter any other cave.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There was much in it of interest, of course, but nothing else which merits any particular description or has any bearing on this story.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There were charming groves within the walls, but we could not bear to be shut up within the great cup.
have
From this reading There were charming groves within the walls, but we could not bear to be shut up within the great cup.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading There was much in it of interest, of course, but nothing else which merits any particular description or has any bearing on this story.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was much in it of interest, of course, but nothing else which merits any particular description or has any bearing on this story.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading We did not again visit the central hill, nor did we enter any other cave.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading We did not again visit the central hill, nor did we enter any other cave.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading There were charming groves within the walls, but we could not bear to be shut up within the great cup.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading We did not even go near the treasure cave again, on the contrary we kept to the open.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There were charming groves within the walls, but we could not bear to be shut up within the great cup.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading There was much in it of interest, of course, but nothing else which merits any particular description or has any bearing on this story.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading There were charming groves within the walls, but we could not bear to be shut up within the great cup.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading WHEREIN THE SERPENT ENTERS THE EDEN During the next two or three days we leisurely explored the island.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading There was much in it of interest, of course, but nothing else which merits any particular description or has any bearing on this story.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading We did not again visit the central hill, nor did we enter any other cave.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading WHEREIN THE SERPENT ENTERS THE EDEN During the next two or three days we leisurely explored the island.
EDENnounUS /ˈiːdən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading WHEREIN THE SERPENT ENTERS THE EDEN During the next two or three days we leisurely explored the island.
else
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From this reading There was much in it of interest, of course, but nothing else which merits any particular description or has any bearing on this story.
to come or go into
From this reading We did not again visit the central hill, nor did we enter any other cave.
ENTERSverbUS /ˈentərz/
third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading WHEREIN THE SERPENT ENTERS THE EDEN During the next two or three days we leisurely explored the island.
divisible by two
From this reading We did not even go near the treasure cave again, on the contrary we kept to the open.
exploredverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrd/
past form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading WHEREIN THE SERPENT ENTERS THE EDEN During the next two or three days we leisurely explored the island.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We did not even go near the treasure cave again, on the contrary we kept to the open.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There were charming groves within the walls, but we could not bear to be shut up within the great cup.
grovesnounUS /ɡroʊvz/
United States general who served as military director of the atomic bomb project (1896-1970)
From this reading There were charming groves within the walls, but we could not bear to be shut up within the great cup.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was much in it of interest, of course, but nothing else which merits any particular description or has any bearing on this story.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading We did not again visit the central hill, nor did we enter any other cave.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was much in it of interest, of course, but nothing else which merits any particular description or has any bearing on this story.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading There was much in it of interest, of course, but nothing else which merits any particular description or has any bearing on this story.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading WHEREIN THE SERPENT ENTERS THE EDEN During the next two or three days we leisurely explored the island.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was much in it of interest, of course, but nothing else which merits any particular description or has any bearing on this story.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading We did not even go near the treasure cave again, on the contrary we kept to the open.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading WHEREIN THE SERPENT ENTERS THE EDEN During the next two or three days we leisurely explored the island.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading There was much in it of interest, of course, but nothing else which merits any particular description or has any bearing on this story.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There was much in it of interest, of course, but nothing else which merits any particular description or has any bearing on this story.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading We did not even go near the treasure cave again, on the contrary we kept to the open.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading WHEREIN THE SERPENT ENTERS THE EDEN During the next two or three days we leisurely explored the island.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading We did not again visit the central hill, nor did we enter any other cave.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We did not again visit the central hill, nor did we enter any other cave.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was much in it of interest, of course, but nothing else which merits any particular description or has any bearing on this story.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was much in it of interest, of course, but nothing else which merits any particular description or has any bearing on this story.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was much in it of interest, of course, but nothing else which merits any particular description or has any bearing on this story.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading We did not even go near the treasure cave again, on the contrary we kept to the open.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading WHEREIN THE SERPENT ENTERS THE EDEN During the next two or three days we leisurely explored the island.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading We did not again visit the central hill, nor did we enter any other cave.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading There was much in it of interest, of course, but nothing else which merits any particular description or has any bearing on this story.
SERPENTnounUS /ˈsɜːrpənt/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading WHEREIN THE SERPENT ENTERS THE EDEN During the next two or three days we leisurely explored the island.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading There were charming groves within the walls, but we could not bear to be shut up within the great cup.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading There was much in it of interest, of course, but nothing else which merits any particular description or has any bearing on this story.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEREIN THE SERPENT ENTERS THE EDEN During the next two or three days we leisurely explored the island.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was much in it of interest, of course, but nothing else which merits any particular description or has any bearing on this story.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was much in it of interest, of course, but nothing else which merits any particular description or has any bearing on this story.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading WHEREIN THE SERPENT ENTERS THE EDEN During the next two or three days we leisurely explored the island.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We did not even go near the treasure cave again, on the contrary we kept to the open.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading We did not even go near the treasure cave again, on the contrary we kept to the open.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading WHEREIN THE SERPENT ENTERS THE EDEN During the next two or three days we leisurely explored the island.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There were charming groves within the walls, but we could not bear to be shut up within the great cup.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading We did not again visit the central hill, nor did we enter any other cave.
plural of “wall” — 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 There were charming groves within the walls, but we could not bear to be shut up within the great cup.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was much in it of interest, of course, but nothing else which merits any particular description or has any bearing on this story.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WHEREIN THE SERPENT ENTERS THE EDEN During the next two or three days we leisurely explored the island.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were charming groves within the walls, but we could not bear to be shut up within the great cup.
WHEREIN
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From this reading WHEREIN THE SERPENT ENTERS THE EDEN During the next two or three days we leisurely explored the island.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was much in it of interest, of course, but nothing else which merits any particular description or has any bearing on this story.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading There were charming groves within the walls, but we could not bear to be shut up within the great cup.
