Chapter I

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From this reading The chapters dealing with the scientific results are by H. E. Balch, who has been working on the geology of Mendip, more especially among the caves, for upwards of twenty years: the accounts of actual experiences, in which the sporting side is predominant, are by E. A. Baker, who described the recent exploration of the Derbyshire caves in his _Moors, Crags, and Caves of the High Peak_, 1903.

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

From this reading BY ERNEST A. BAKER, M.A.(LOND.)

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading The objects of this work are twofold: to describe the actual incidents of various interesting episodes in the modern sport of cave exploring, and to give an account of the scientific results of underground investigations in the Mendip region of Somerset.

plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading The chapters dealing with the scientific results are by H. E. Balch, who has been working on the geology of Mendip, more especially among the caves, for upwards of twenty years: the accounts of actual experiences, in which the sporting side is predominant, are by E. A. Baker, who described the recent exploration of the Derbyshire caves in his _Moors, Crags, and Caves of the High Peak_, 1903.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading The objects of this work are twofold: to describe the actual incidents of various interesting episodes in the modern sport of cave exploring, and to give an account of the scientific results of underground investigations in the Mendip region of Somerset.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading Speleology is the latest of the sporting sciences: like orology and Arctic exploration, it has two sides, sport and adventure being the lure to some, whilst others are chiefly attracted by the new light thrown by these researches on the geology, the hydrology, and the natural history of the subterranean regions explored.

plural of “aim” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading No attempt is made to traverse the ground so perfectly covered by Professor Boyd Dawkins in his fascinating volume on _Cave Hunting_, and elsewhere, most of the work described here being supplementary to that done by him, and, largely, outside the scope of his aims.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The chapters dealing with the scientific results are by H. E. Balch, who has been working on the geology of Mendip, more especially among the caves, for upwards of twenty years: the accounts of actual experiences, in which the sporting side is predominant, are by E. A. Baker, who described the recent exploration of the Derbyshire caves in his _Moors, Crags, and Caves of the High Peak_, 1903.

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

From this reading The objects of this work are twofold: to describe the actual incidents of various interesting episodes in the modern sport of cave exploring, and to give an account of the scientific results of underground investigations in the Mendip region of Somerset.

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

From this reading The objects of this work are twofold: to describe the actual incidents of various interesting episodes in the modern sport of cave exploring, and to give an account of the scientific results of underground investigations in the Mendip region of Somerset.

the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole

From this reading Speleology is the latest of the sporting sciences: like orology and Arctic exploration, it has two sides, sport and adventure being the lure to some, whilst others are chiefly attracted by the new light thrown by these researches on the geology, the hydrology, and the natural history of the subterranean regions explored.

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

From this reading The objects of this work are twofold: to describe the actual incidents of various interesting episodes in the modern sport of cave exploring, and to give an account of the scientific results of underground investigations in the Mendip region of Somerset.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading No attempt is made to traverse the ground so perfectly covered by Professor Boyd Dawkins in his fascinating volume on _Cave Hunting_, and elsewhere, most of the work described here being supplementary to that done by him, and, largely, outside the scope of his aims.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading Speleology is the latest of the sporting sciences: like orology and Arctic exploration, it has two sides, sport and adventure being the lure to some, whilst others are chiefly attracted by the new light thrown by these researches on the geology, the hydrology, and the natural history of the subterranean regions explored.

someone who bakes commercially

From this reading BY ERNEST A. BAKER, M.A.(LOND.)

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From this reading The chapters dealing with the scientific results are by H. E. Balch, who has been working on the geology of Mendip, more especially among the caves, for upwards of twenty years: the accounts of actual experiences, in which the sporting side is predominant, are by E. A. Baker, who described the recent exploration of the Derbyshire caves in his _Moors, Crags, and Caves of the High Peak_, 1903.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The chapters dealing with the scientific results are by H. E. Balch, who has been working on the geology of Mendip, more especially among the caves, for upwards of twenty years: the accounts of actual experiences, in which the sporting side is predominant, are by E. A. Baker, who described the recent exploration of the Derbyshire caves in his _Moors, Crags, and Caves of the High Peak_, 1903.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Speleology is the latest of the sporting sciences: like orology and Arctic exploration, it has two sides, sport and adventure being the lure to some, whilst others are chiefly attracted by the new light thrown by these researches on the geology, the hydrology, and the natural history of the subterranean regions explored.

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From this reading No attempt is made to traverse the ground so perfectly covered by Professor Boyd Dawkins in his fascinating volume on _Cave Hunting_, and elsewhere, most of the work described here being supplementary to that done by him, and, largely, outside the scope of his aims.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BY ERNEST A. BAKER, M.A.(LOND.)

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

From this reading The objects of this work are twofold: to describe the actual incidents of various interesting episodes in the modern sport of cave exploring, and to give an account of the scientific results of underground investigations in the Mendip region of Somerset.

plural of “cave” — a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading The chapters dealing with the scientific results are by H. E. Balch, who has been working on the geology of Mendip, more especially among the caves, for upwards of twenty years: the accounts of actual experiences, in which the sporting side is predominant, are by E. A. Baker, who described the recent exploration of the Derbyshire caves in his _Moors, Crags, and Caves of the High Peak_, 1903.

plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading The chapters dealing with the scientific results are by H. E. Balch, who has been working on the geology of Mendip, more especially among the caves, for upwards of twenty years: the accounts of actual experiences, in which the sporting side is predominant, are by E. A. Baker, who described the recent exploration of the Derbyshire caves in his _Moors, Crags, and Caves of the High Peak_, 1903.

for the most part

From this reading Speleology is the latest of the sporting sciences: like orology and Arctic exploration, it has two sides, sport and adventure being the lure to some, whilst others are chiefly attracted by the new light thrown by these researches on the geology, the hydrology, and the natural history of the subterranean regions explored.

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

From this reading No attempt is made to traverse the ground so perfectly covered by Professor Boyd Dawkins in his fascinating volume on _Cave Hunting_, and elsewhere, most of the work described here being supplementary to that done by him, and, largely, outside the scope of his aims.

plural of “crag” — a steep rugged rock or cliff

From this reading The chapters dealing with the scientific results are by H. E. Balch, who has been working on the geology of Mendip, more especially among the caves, for upwards of twenty years: the accounts of actual experiences, in which the sporting side is predominant, are by E. A. Baker, who described the recent exploration of the Derbyshire caves in his _Moors, Crags, and Caves of the High Peak_, 1903.

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From this reading No attempt is made to traverse the ground so perfectly covered by Professor Boyd Dawkins in his fascinating volume on _Cave Hunting_, and elsewhere, most of the work described here being supplementary to that done by him, and, largely, outside the scope of his aims.

method or manner of conduct in relation to others

From this reading The chapters dealing with the scientific results are by H. E. Balch, who has been working on the geology of Mendip, more especially among the caves, for upwards of twenty years: the accounts of actual experiences, in which the sporting side is predominant, are by E. A. Baker, who described the recent exploration of the Derbyshire caves in his _Moors, Crags, and Caves of the High Peak_, 1903.

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From this reading The chapters dealing with the scientific results are by H. E. Balch, who has been working on the geology of Mendip, more especially among the caves, for upwards of twenty years: the accounts of actual experiences, in which the sporting side is predominant, are by E. A. Baker, who described the recent exploration of the Derbyshire caves in his _Moors, Crags, and Caves of the High Peak_, 1903.

give a description of

From this reading The objects of this work are twofold: to describe the actual incidents of various interesting episodes in the modern sport of cave exploring, and to give an account of the scientific results of underground investigations in the Mendip region of Somerset.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading The chapters dealing with the scientific results are by H. E. Balch, who has been working on the geology of Mendip, more especially among the caves, for upwards of twenty years: the accounts of actual experiences, in which the sporting side is predominant, are by E. A. Baker, who described the recent exploration of the Derbyshire caves in his _Moors, Crags, and Caves of the High Peak_, 1903.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading No attempt is made to traverse the ground so perfectly covered by Professor Boyd Dawkins in his fascinating volume on _Cave Hunting_, and elsewhere, most of the work described here being supplementary to that done by him, and, largely, outside the scope of his aims.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading The chapters dealing with the scientific results are by H. E. Balch, who has been working on the geology of Mendip, more especially among the caves, for upwards of twenty years: the accounts of actual experiences, in which the sporting side is predominant, are by E. A. Baker, who described the recent exploration of the Derbyshire caves in his _Moors, Crags, and Caves of the High Peak_, 1903.

in or to another place

From this reading No attempt is made to traverse the ground so perfectly covered by Professor Boyd Dawkins in his fascinating volume on _Cave Hunting_, and elsewhere, most of the work described here being supplementary to that done by him, and, largely, outside the scope of his aims.

plural of “episode” — a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

From this reading The objects of this work are twofold: to describe the actual incidents of various interesting episodes in the modern sport of cave exploring, and to give an account of the scientific results of underground investigations in the Mendip region of Somerset.

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to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The chapters dealing with the scientific results are by H. E. Balch, who has been working on the geology of Mendip, more especially among the caves, for upwards of twenty years: the accounts of actual experiences, in which the sporting side is predominant, are by E. A. Baker, who described the recent exploration of the Derbyshire caves in his _Moors, Crags, and Caves of the High Peak_, 1903.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading The chapters dealing with the scientific results are by H. E. Balch, who has been working on the geology of Mendip, more especially among the caves, for upwards of twenty years: the accounts of actual experiences, in which the sporting side is predominant, are by E. A. Baker, who described the recent exploration of the Derbyshire caves in his _Moors, Crags, and Caves of the High Peak_, 1903.

to travel for the purpose of discovery

From this reading Speleology is the latest of the sporting sciences: like orology and Arctic exploration, it has two sides, sport and adventure being the lure to some, whilst others are chiefly attracted by the new light thrown by these researches on the geology, the hydrology, and the natural history of the subterranean regions explored.

past form of “explore” — inquire into

From this reading Speleology is the latest of the sporting sciences: like orology and Arctic exploration, it has two sides, sport and adventure being the lure to some, whilst others are chiefly attracted by the new light thrown by these researches on the geology, the hydrology, and the natural history of the subterranean regions explored.

-ing form of “explore” — inquire into

From this reading The objects of this work are twofold: to describe the actual incidents of various interesting episodes in the modern sport of cave exploring, and to give an account of the scientific results of underground investigations in the Mendip region of Somerset.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading No attempt is made to traverse the ground so perfectly covered by Professor Boyd Dawkins in his fascinating volume on _Cave Hunting_, and elsewhere, most of the work described here being supplementary to that done by him, and, largely, outside the scope of his aims.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The chapters dealing with the scientific results are by H. E. Balch, who has been working on the geology of Mendip, more especially among the caves, for upwards of twenty years: the accounts of actual experiences, in which the sporting side is predominant, are by E. A. Baker, who described the recent exploration of the Derbyshire caves in his _Moors, Crags, and Caves of the High Peak_, 1903.

a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks

From this reading Speleology is the latest of the sporting sciences: like orology and Arctic exploration, it has two sides, sport and adventure being the lure to some, whilst others are chiefly attracted by the new light thrown by these researches on the geology, the hydrology, and the natural history of the subterranean regions explored.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The objects of this work are twofold: to describe the actual incidents of various interesting episodes in the modern sport of cave exploring, and to give an account of the scientific results of underground investigations in the Mendip region of Somerset.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading No attempt is made to traverse the ground so perfectly covered by Professor Boyd Dawkins in his fascinating volume on _Cave Hunting_, and elsewhere, most of the work described here being supplementary to that done by him, and, largely, outside the scope of his aims.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading The chapters dealing with the scientific results are by H. E. Balch, who has been working on the geology of Mendip, more especially among the caves, for upwards of twenty years: the accounts of actual experiences, in which the sporting side is predominant, are by E. A. Baker, who described the recent exploration of the Derbyshire caves in his _Moors, Crags, and Caves of the High Peak_, 1903.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Speleology is the latest of the sporting sciences: like orology and Arctic exploration, it has two sides, sport and adventure being the lure to some, whilst others are chiefly attracted by the new light thrown by these researches on the geology, the hydrology, and the natural history of the subterranean regions explored.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading No attempt is made to traverse the ground so perfectly covered by Professor Boyd Dawkins in his fascinating volume on _Cave Hunting_, and elsewhere, most of the work described here being supplementary to that done by him, and, largely, outside the scope of his aims.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The chapters dealing with the scientific results are by H. E. Balch, who has been working on the geology of Mendip, more especially among the caves, for upwards of twenty years: the accounts of actual experiences, in which the sporting side is predominant, are by E. A. Baker, who described the recent exploration of the Derbyshire caves in his _Moors, Crags, and Caves of the High Peak_, 1903.

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

From this reading No attempt is made to traverse the ground so perfectly covered by Professor Boyd Dawkins in his fascinating volume on _Cave Hunting_, and elsewhere, most of the work described here being supplementary to that done by him, and, largely, outside the scope of his aims.

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

From this reading The chapters dealing with the scientific results are by H. E. Balch, who has been working on the geology of Mendip, more especially among the caves, for upwards of twenty years: the accounts of actual experiences, in which the sporting side is predominant, are by E. A. Baker, who described the recent exploration of the Derbyshire caves in his _Moors, Crags, and Caves of the High Peak_, 1903.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Speleology is the latest of the sporting sciences: like orology and Arctic exploration, it has two sides, sport and adventure being the lure to some, whilst others are chiefly attracted by the new light thrown by these researches on the geology, the hydrology, and the natural history of the subterranean regions explored.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading No attempt is made to traverse the ground so perfectly covered by Professor Boyd Dawkins in his fascinating volume on _Cave Hunting_, and elsewhere, most of the work described here being supplementary to that done by him, and, largely, outside the scope of his aims.

the branch of geology that studies water on the earth and in the atmosphere: its distribution and uses and conservation

From this reading Speleology is the latest of the sporting sciences: like orology and Arctic exploration, it has two sides, sport and adventure being the lure to some, whilst others are chiefly attracted by the new light thrown by these researches on the geology, the hydrology, and the natural history of the subterranean regions explored.

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

From this reading The objects of this work are twofold: to describe the actual incidents of various interesting episodes in the modern sport of cave exploring, and to give an account of the scientific results of underground investigations in the Mendip region of Somerset.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading The objects of this work are twofold: to describe the actual incidents of various interesting episodes in the modern sport of cave exploring, and to give an account of the scientific results of underground investigations in the Mendip region of Somerset.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading The objects of this work are twofold: to describe the actual incidents of various interesting episodes in the modern sport of cave exploring, and to give an account of the scientific results of underground investigations in the Mendip region of Somerset.

plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading The objects of this work are twofold: to describe the actual incidents of various interesting episodes in the modern sport of cave exploring, and to give an account of the scientific results of underground investigations in the Mendip region of Somerset.

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

From this reading Speleology is the latest of the sporting sciences: like orology and Arctic exploration, it has two sides, sport and adventure being the lure to some, whilst others are chiefly attracted by the new light thrown by these researches on the geology, the hydrology, and the natural history of the subterranean regions explored.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Speleology is the latest of the sporting sciences: like orology and Arctic exploration, it has two sides, sport and adventure being the lure to some, whilst others are chiefly attracted by the new light thrown by these researches on the geology, the hydrology, and the natural history of the subterranean regions explored.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading No attempt is made to traverse the ground so perfectly covered by Professor Boyd Dawkins in his fascinating volume on _Cave Hunting_, and elsewhere, most of the work described here being supplementary to that done by him, and, largely, outside the scope of his aims.

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

From this reading Speleology is the latest of the sporting sciences: like orology and Arctic exploration, it has two sides, sport and adventure being the lure to some, whilst others are chiefly attracted by the new light thrown by these researches on the geology, the hydrology, and the natural history of the subterranean regions explored.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Speleology is the latest of the sporting sciences: like orology and Arctic exploration, it has two sides, sport and adventure being the lure to some, whilst others are chiefly attracted by the new light thrown by these researches on the geology, the hydrology, and the natural history of the subterranean regions explored.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Speleology is the latest of the sporting sciences: like orology and Arctic exploration, it has two sides, sport and adventure being the lure to some, whilst others are chiefly attracted by the new light thrown by these researches on the geology, the hydrology, and the natural history of the subterranean regions explored.

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From this reading BY ERNEST A. BAKER, M.A.(LOND.)

qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward

From this reading Speleology is the latest of the sporting sciences: like orology and Arctic exploration, it has two sides, sport and adventure being the lure to some, whilst others are chiefly attracted by the new light thrown by these researches on the geology, the hydrology, and the natural history of the subterranean regions explored.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading BY ERNEST A. BAKER, M.A.(LOND.)

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading No attempt is made to traverse the ground so perfectly covered by Professor Boyd Dawkins in his fascinating volume on _Cave Hunting_, and elsewhere, most of the work described here being supplementary to that done by him, and, largely, outside the scope of his aims.

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From this reading The objects of this work are twofold: to describe the actual incidents of various interesting episodes in the modern sport of cave exploring, and to give an account of the scientific results of underground investigations in the Mendip region of Somerset.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading The objects of this work are twofold: to describe the actual incidents of various interesting episodes in the modern sport of cave exploring, and to give an account of the scientific results of underground investigations in the Mendip region of Somerset.

plural of “moor” — one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century

From this reading The chapters dealing with the scientific results are by H. E. Balch, who has been working on the geology of Mendip, more especially among the caves, for upwards of twenty years: the accounts of actual experiences, in which the sporting side is predominant, are by E. A. Baker, who described the recent exploration of the Derbyshire caves in his _Moors, Crags, and Caves of the High Peak_, 1903.

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

From this reading The chapters dealing with the scientific results are by H. E. Balch, who has been working on the geology of Mendip, more especially among the caves, for upwards of twenty years: the accounts of actual experiences, in which the sporting side is predominant, are by E. A. Baker, who described the recent exploration of the Derbyshire caves in his _Moors, Crags, and Caves of the High Peak_, 1903.

used to form the superlative

From this reading No attempt is made to traverse the ground so perfectly covered by Professor Boyd Dawkins in his fascinating volume on _Cave Hunting_, and elsewhere, most of the work described here being supplementary to that done by him, and, largely, outside the scope of his aims.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Speleology is the latest of the sporting sciences: like orology and Arctic exploration, it has two sides, sport and adventure being the lure to some, whilst others are chiefly attracted by the new light thrown by these researches on the geology, the hydrology, and the natural history of the subterranean regions explored.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Speleology is the latest of the sporting sciences: like orology and Arctic exploration, it has two sides, sport and adventure being the lure to some, whilst others are chiefly attracted by the new light thrown by these researches on the geology, the hydrology, and the natural history of the subterranean regions explored.

not any; not one

From this reading No attempt is made to traverse the ground so perfectly covered by Professor Boyd Dawkins in his fascinating volume on _Cave Hunting_, and elsewhere, most of the work described here being supplementary to that done by him, and, largely, outside the scope of his aims.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading The objects of this work are twofold: to describe the actual incidents of various interesting episodes in the modern sport of cave exploring, and to give an account of the scientific results of underground investigations in the Mendip region of Somerset.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The objects of this work are twofold: to describe the actual incidents of various interesting episodes in the modern sport of cave exploring, and to give an account of the scientific results of underground investigations in the Mendip region of Somerset.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Speleology is the latest of the sporting sciences: like orology and Arctic exploration, it has two sides, sport and adventure being the lure to some, whilst others are chiefly attracted by the new light thrown by these researches on the geology, the hydrology, and the natural history of the subterranean regions explored.

the science of mountains

From this reading Speleology is the latest of the sporting sciences: like orology and Arctic exploration, it has two sides, sport and adventure being the lure to some, whilst others are chiefly attracted by the new light thrown by these researches on the geology, the hydrology, and the natural history of the subterranean regions explored.

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From this reading Speleology is the latest of the sporting sciences: like orology and Arctic exploration, it has two sides, sport and adventure being the lure to some, whilst others are chiefly attracted by the new light thrown by these researches on the geology, the hydrology, and the natural history of the subterranean regions explored.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading No attempt is made to traverse the ground so perfectly covered by Professor Boyd Dawkins in his fascinating volume on _Cave Hunting_, and elsewhere, most of the work described here being supplementary to that done by him, and, largely, outside the scope of his aims.

the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading The chapters dealing with the scientific results are by H. E. Balch, who has been working on the geology of Mendip, more especially among the caves, for upwards of twenty years: the accounts of actual experiences, in which the sporting side is predominant, are by E. A. Baker, who described the recent exploration of the Derbyshire caves in his _Moors, Crags, and Caves of the High Peak_, 1903.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading No attempt is made to traverse the ground so perfectly covered by Professor Boyd Dawkins in his fascinating volume on _Cave Hunting_, and elsewhere, most of the work described here being supplementary to that done by him, and, largely, outside the scope of his aims.

most frequent or common

From this reading The chapters dealing with the scientific results are by H. E. Balch, who has been working on the geology of Mendip, more especially among the caves, for upwards of twenty years: the accounts of actual experiences, in which the sporting side is predominant, are by E. A. Baker, who described the recent exploration of the Derbyshire caves in his _Moors, Crags, and Caves of the High Peak_, 1903.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading No attempt is made to traverse the ground so perfectly covered by Professor Boyd Dawkins in his fascinating volume on _Cave Hunting_, and elsewhere, most of the work described here being supplementary to that done by him, and, largely, outside the scope of his aims.

new

From this reading The chapters dealing with the scientific results are by H. E. Balch, who has been working on the geology of Mendip, more especially among the caves, for upwards of twenty years: the accounts of actual experiences, in which the sporting side is predominant, are by E. A. Baker, who described the recent exploration of the Derbyshire caves in his _Moors, Crags, and Caves of the High Peak_, 1903.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading The objects of this work are twofold: to describe the actual incidents of various interesting episodes in the modern sport of cave exploring, and to give an account of the scientific results of underground investigations in the Mendip region of Somerset.

plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something

From this reading Speleology is the latest of the sporting sciences: like orology and Arctic exploration, it has two sides, sport and adventure being the lure to some, whilst others are chiefly attracted by the new light thrown by these researches on the geology, the hydrology, and the natural history of the subterranean regions explored.

plural of “research” — systematic investigation to establish facts

From this reading Speleology is the latest of the sporting sciences: like orology and Arctic exploration, it has two sides, sport and adventure being the lure to some, whilst others are chiefly attracted by the new light thrown by these researches on the geology, the hydrology, and the natural history of the subterranean regions explored.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The objects of this work are twofold: to describe the actual incidents of various interesting episodes in the modern sport of cave exploring, and to give an account of the scientific results of underground investigations in the Mendip region of Somerset.

plural of “science” — a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading Speleology is the latest of the sporting sciences: like orology and Arctic exploration, it has two sides, sport and adventure being the lure to some, whilst others are chiefly attracted by the new light thrown by these researches on the geology, the hydrology, and the natural history of the subterranean regions explored.

of or relating to the practice of science

From this reading The objects of this work are twofold: to describe the actual incidents of various interesting episodes in the modern sport of cave exploring, and to give an account of the scientific results of underground investigations in the Mendip region of Somerset.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading No attempt is made to traverse the ground so perfectly covered by Professor Boyd Dawkins in his fascinating volume on _Cave Hunting_, and elsewhere, most of the work described here being supplementary to that done by him, and, largely, outside the scope of his aims.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The chapters dealing with the scientific results are by H. E. Balch, who has been working on the geology of Mendip, more especially among the caves, for upwards of twenty years: the accounts of actual experiences, in which the sporting side is predominant, are by E. A. Baker, who described the recent exploration of the Derbyshire caves in his _Moors, Crags, and Caves of the High Peak_, 1903.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Speleology is the latest of the sporting sciences: like orology and Arctic exploration, it has two sides, sport and adventure being the lure to some, whilst others are chiefly attracted by the new light thrown by these researches on the geology, the hydrology, and the natural history of the subterranean regions explored.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading No attempt is made to traverse the ground so perfectly covered by Professor Boyd Dawkins in his fascinating volume on _Cave Hunting_, and elsewhere, most of the work described here being supplementary to that done by him, and, largely, outside the scope of his aims.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Speleology is the latest of the sporting sciences: like orology and Arctic exploration, it has two sides, sport and adventure being the lure to some, whilst others are chiefly attracted by the new light thrown by these researches on the geology, the hydrology, and the natural history of the subterranean regions explored.

a county in southwestern England on the Bristol Channel

From this reading The objects of this work are twofold: to describe the actual incidents of various interesting episodes in the modern sport of cave exploring, and to give an account of the scientific results of underground investigations in the Mendip region of Somerset.

the scientific study of caves

From this reading Speleology is the latest of the sporting sciences: like orology and Arctic exploration, it has two sides, sport and adventure being the lure to some, whilst others are chiefly attracted by the new light thrown by these researches on the geology, the hydrology, and the natural history of the subterranean regions explored.

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading The objects of this work are twofold: to describe the actual incidents of various interesting episodes in the modern sport of cave exploring, and to give an account of the scientific results of underground investigations in the Mendip region of Somerset.

exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play

From this reading Speleology is the latest of the sporting sciences: like orology and Arctic exploration, it has two sides, sport and adventure being the lure to some, whilst others are chiefly attracted by the new light thrown by these researches on the geology, the hydrology, and the natural history of the subterranean regions explored.

Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.

From this reading Speleology is the latest of the sporting sciences: like orology and Arctic exploration, it has two sides, sport and adventure being the lure to some, whilst others are chiefly attracted by the new light thrown by these researches on the geology, the hydrology, and the natural history of the subterranean regions explored.

functioning in a supporting capacity

From this reading No attempt is made to traverse the ground so perfectly covered by Professor Boyd Dawkins in his fascinating volume on _Cave Hunting_, and elsewhere, most of the work described here being supplementary to that done by him, and, largely, outside the scope of his aims.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading No attempt is made to traverse the ground so perfectly covered by Professor Boyd Dawkins in his fascinating volume on _Cave Hunting_, and elsewhere, most of the work described here being supplementary to that done by him, and, largely, outside the scope of his aims.

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

From this reading The objects of this work are twofold: to describe the actual incidents of various interesting episodes in the modern sport of cave exploring, and to give an account of the scientific results of underground investigations in the Mendip region of Somerset.

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

From this reading Speleology is the latest of the sporting sciences: like orology and Arctic exploration, it has two sides, sport and adventure being the lure to some, whilst others are chiefly attracted by the new light thrown by these researches on the geology, the hydrology, and the natural history of the subterranean regions explored.

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

From this reading The objects of this work are twofold: to describe the actual incidents of various interesting episodes in the modern sport of cave exploring, and to give an account of the scientific results of underground investigations in the Mendip region of Somerset.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Speleology is the latest of the sporting sciences: like orology and Arctic exploration, it has two sides, sport and adventure being the lure to some, whilst others are chiefly attracted by the new light thrown by these researches on the geology, the hydrology, and the natural history of the subterranean regions explored.

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

From this reading The objects of this work are twofold: to describe the actual incidents of various interesting episodes in the modern sport of cave exploring, and to give an account of the scientific results of underground investigations in the Mendip region of Somerset.

travel across or pass over

From this reading No attempt is made to traverse the ground so perfectly covered by Professor Boyd Dawkins in his fascinating volume on _Cave Hunting_, and elsewhere, most of the work described here being supplementary to that done by him, and, largely, outside the scope of his aims.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading The chapters dealing with the scientific results are by H. E. Balch, who has been working on the geology of Mendip, more especially among the caves, for upwards of twenty years: the accounts of actual experiences, in which the sporting side is predominant, are by E. A. Baker, who described the recent exploration of the Derbyshire caves in his _Moors, Crags, and Caves of the High Peak_, 1903.

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

From this reading Speleology is the latest of the sporting sciences: like orology and Arctic exploration, it has two sides, sport and adventure being the lure to some, whilst others are chiefly attracted by the new light thrown by these researches on the geology, the hydrology, and the natural history of the subterranean regions explored.

having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities

From this reading The objects of this work are twofold: to describe the actual incidents of various interesting episodes in the modern sport of cave exploring, and to give an account of the scientific results of underground investigations in the Mendip region of Somerset.

under the level of the ground

From this reading The objects of this work are twofold: to describe the actual incidents of various interesting episodes in the modern sport of cave exploring, and to give an account of the scientific results of underground investigations in the Mendip region of Somerset.

spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position

From this reading The chapters dealing with the scientific results are by H. E. Balch, who has been working on the geology of Mendip, more especially among the caves, for upwards of twenty years: the accounts of actual experiences, in which the sporting side is predominant, are by E. A. Baker, who described the recent exploration of the Derbyshire caves in his _Moors, Crags, and Caves of the High Peak_, 1903.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The objects of this work are twofold: to describe the actual incidents of various interesting episodes in the modern sport of cave exploring, and to give an account of the scientific results of underground investigations in the Mendip region of Somerset.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading No attempt is made to traverse the ground so perfectly covered by Professor Boyd Dawkins in his fascinating volume on _Cave Hunting_, and elsewhere, most of the work described here being supplementary to that done by him, and, largely, outside the scope of his aims.

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

From this reading The chapters dealing with the scientific results are by H. E. Balch, who has been working on the geology of Mendip, more especially among the caves, for upwards of twenty years: the accounts of actual experiences, in which the sporting side is predominant, are by E. A. Baker, who described the recent exploration of the Derbyshire caves in his _Moors, Crags, and Caves of the High Peak_, 1903.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading Speleology is the latest of the sporting sciences: like orology and Arctic exploration, it has two sides, sport and adventure being the lure to some, whilst others are chiefly attracted by the new light thrown by these researches on the geology, the hydrology, and the natural history of the subterranean regions explored.

which person or people

From this reading The chapters dealing with the scientific results are by H. E. Balch, who has been working on the geology of Mendip, more especially among the caves, for upwards of twenty years: the accounts of actual experiences, in which the sporting side is predominant, are by E. A. Baker, who described the recent exploration of the Derbyshire caves in his _Moors, Crags, and Caves of the High Peak_, 1903.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The chapters dealing with the scientific results are by H. E. Balch, who has been working on the geology of Mendip, more especially among the caves, for upwards of twenty years: the accounts of actual experiences, in which the sporting side is predominant, are by E. A. Baker, who described the recent exploration of the Derbyshire caves in his _Moors, Crags, and Caves of the High Peak_, 1903.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The objects of this work are twofold: to describe the actual incidents of various interesting episodes in the modern sport of cave exploring, and to give an account of the scientific results of underground investigations in the Mendip region of Somerset.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading The chapters dealing with the scientific results are by H. E. Balch, who has been working on the geology of Mendip, more especially among the caves, for upwards of twenty years: the accounts of actual experiences, in which the sporting side is predominant, are by E. A. Baker, who described the recent exploration of the Derbyshire caves in his _Moors, Crags, and Caves of the High Peak_, 1903.

a late time of life

From this reading The chapters dealing with the scientific results are by H. E. Balch, who has been working on the geology of Mendip, more especially among the caves, for upwards of twenty years: the accounts of actual experiences, in which the sporting side is predominant, are by E. A. Baker, who described the recent exploration of the Derbyshire caves in his _Moors, Crags, and Caves of the High Peak_, 1903.