Chapter X · A Startling Discovery

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

From this reading To Attatak, whose mind was filled with the weird tales of the spirit world, to enter a cave away on this unknown mountain side was a far greater trial than it was to Marian.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The entrance was not wide, perhaps twelve feet across, but it was fully as high as it was broad.

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

From this reading Cold, blizzards, the wild beasts of timberlands—these she could face; but the possible dwelling place of the spirits of dead polar bears and walruses, to say nothing of old women who had died because they had disregarded the incantations of witch doctors, “Ugh!”—this was very bad indeed.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading Marian felt the native girl tremble as she took her arm and led her gently forward into the dark depths of the cave.

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

From this reading Marian felt the native girl tremble as she took her arm and led her gently forward into the dark depths of the cave.

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From this reading To Attatak, whose mind was filled with the weird tales of the spirit world, to enter a cave away on this unknown mountain side was a far greater trial than it was to Marian.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading To Attatak, whose mind was filled with the weird tales of the spirit world, to enter a cave away on this unknown mountain side was a far greater trial than it was to Marian.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading “Our deer can come in, too,” whispered Marian, “if it goes back far enough.”

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading Cold, blizzards, the wild beasts of timberlands—these she could face; but the possible dwelling place of the spirits of dead polar bears and walruses, to say nothing of old women who had died because they had disregarded the incantations of witch doctors, “Ugh!”—this was very bad indeed.

plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading Cold, blizzards, the wild beasts of timberlands—these she could face; but the possible dwelling place of the spirits of dead polar bears and walruses, to say nothing of old women who had died because they had disregarded the incantations of witch doctors, “Ugh!”—this was very bad indeed.

plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Cold, blizzards, the wild beasts of timberlands—these she could face; but the possible dwelling place of the spirits of dead polar bears and walruses, to say nothing of old women who had died because they had disregarded the incantations of witch doctors, “Ugh!”—this was very bad indeed.

for the reason that

From this reading Cold, blizzards, the wild beasts of timberlands—these she could face; but the possible dwelling place of the spirits of dead polar bears and walruses, to say nothing of old women who had died because they had disregarded the incantations of witch doctors, “Ugh!”—this was very bad indeed.

plural of “blizzard” — a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds

From this reading Cold, blizzards, the wild beasts of timberlands—these she could face; but the possible dwelling place of the spirits of dead polar bears and walruses, to say nothing of old women who had died because they had disregarded the incantations of witch doctors, “Ugh!”—this was very bad indeed.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The entrance was not wide, perhaps twelve feet across, but it was fully as high as it was broad.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Cold, blizzards, the wild beasts of timberlands—these she could face; but the possible dwelling place of the spirits of dead polar bears and walruses, to say nothing of old women who had died because they had disregarded the incantations of witch doctors, “Ugh!”—this was very bad indeed.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “Our deer can come in, too,” whispered Marian, “if it goes back far enough.”

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

From this reading To Attatak, whose mind was filled with the weird tales of the spirit world, to enter a cave away on this unknown mountain side was a far greater trial than it was to Marian.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Cold, blizzards, the wild beasts of timberlands—these she could face; but the possible dwelling place of the spirits of dead polar bears and walruses, to say nothing of old women who had died because they had disregarded the incantations of witch doctors, “Ugh!”—this was very bad indeed.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “Our deer can come in, too,” whispered Marian, “if it goes back far enough.”

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Cold, blizzards, the wild beasts of timberlands—these she could face; but the possible dwelling place of the spirits of dead polar bears and walruses, to say nothing of old women who had died because they had disregarded the incantations of witch doctors, “Ugh!”—this was very bad indeed.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Marian felt the native girl tremble as she took her arm and led her gently forward into the dark depths of the cave.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Cold, blizzards, the wild beasts of timberlands—these she could face; but the possible dwelling place of the spirits of dead polar bears and walruses, to say nothing of old women who had died because they had disregarded the incantations of witch doctors, “Ugh!”—this was very bad indeed.

distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers

From this reading “Our deer can come in, too,” whispered Marian, “if it goes back far enough.”

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading Marian felt the native girl tremble as she took her arm and led her gently forward into the dark depths of the cave.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Cold, blizzards, the wild beasts of timberlands—these she could face; but the possible dwelling place of the spirits of dead polar bears and walruses, to say nothing of old women who had died because they had disregarded the incantations of witch doctors, “Ugh!”—this was very bad indeed.

not noticed inadvertently

From this reading Cold, blizzards, the wild beasts of timberlands—these she could face; but the possible dwelling place of the spirits of dead polar bears and walruses, to say nothing of old women who had died because they had disregarded the incantations of witch doctors, “Ugh!”—this was very bad indeed.

plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Cold, blizzards, the wild beasts of timberlands—these she could face; but the possible dwelling place of the spirits of dead polar bears and walruses, to say nothing of old women who had died because they had disregarded the incantations of witch doctors, “Ugh!”—this was very bad indeed.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading Cold, blizzards, the wild beasts of timberlands—these she could face; but the possible dwelling place of the spirits of dead polar bears and walruses, to say nothing of old women who had died because they had disregarded the incantations of witch doctors, “Ugh!”—this was very bad indeed.

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

From this reading “Our deer can come in, too,” whispered Marian, “if it goes back far enough.”

to come or go into

From this reading To Attatak, whose mind was filled with the weird tales of the spirit world, to enter a cave away on this unknown mountain side was a far greater trial than it was to Marian.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading The entrance was not wide, perhaps twelve feet across, but it was fully as high as it was broad.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Cold, blizzards, the wild beasts of timberlands—these she could face; but the possible dwelling place of the spirits of dead polar bears and walruses, to say nothing of old women who had died because they had disregarded the incantations of witch doctors, “Ugh!”—this was very bad indeed.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading To Attatak, whose mind was filled with the weird tales of the spirit world, to enter a cave away on this unknown mountain side was a far greater trial than it was to Marian.

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

From this reading The entrance was not wide, perhaps twelve feet across, but it was fully as high as it was broad.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Marian felt the native girl tremble as she took her arm and led her gently forward into the dark depths of the cave.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading To Attatak, whose mind was filled with the weird tales of the spirit world, to enter a cave away on this unknown mountain side was a far greater trial than it was to Marian.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Marian felt the native girl tremble as she took her arm and led her gently forward into the dark depths of the cave.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading The entrance was not wide, perhaps twelve feet across, but it was fully as high as it was broad.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Marian felt the native girl tremble as she took her arm and led her gently forward into the dark depths of the cave.

a young female

From this reading Marian felt the native girl tremble as she took her arm and led her gently forward into the dark depths of the cave.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading “Our deer can come in, too,” whispered Marian, “if it goes back far enough.”

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading To Attatak, whose mind was filled with the weird tales of the spirit world, to enter a cave away on this unknown mountain side was a far greater trial than it was to Marian.

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

From this reading Cold, blizzards, the wild beasts of timberlands—these she could face; but the possible dwelling place of the spirits of dead polar bears and walruses, to say nothing of old women who had died because they had disregarded the incantations of witch doctors, “Ugh!”—this was very bad indeed.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Marian felt the native girl tremble as she took her arm and led her gently forward into the dark depths of the cave.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The entrance was not wide, perhaps twelve feet across, but it was fully as high as it was broad.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “Our deer can come in, too,” whispered Marian, “if it goes back far enough.”

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

From this reading “Our deer can come in, too,” whispered Marian, “if it goes back far enough.”

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

From this reading Cold, blizzards, the wild beasts of timberlands—these she could face; but the possible dwelling place of the spirits of dead polar bears and walruses, to say nothing of old women who had died because they had disregarded the incantations of witch doctors, “Ugh!”—this was very bad indeed.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Cold, blizzards, the wild beasts of timberlands—these she could face; but the possible dwelling place of the spirits of dead polar bears and walruses, to say nothing of old women who had died because they had disregarded the incantations of witch doctors, “Ugh!”—this was very bad indeed.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Marian felt the native girl tremble as she took her arm and led her gently forward into the dark depths of the cave.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading To Attatak, whose mind was filled with the weird tales of the spirit world, to enter a cave away on this unknown mountain side was a far greater trial than it was to Marian.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Marian felt the native girl tremble as she took her arm and led her gently forward into the dark depths of the cave.

of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary

From this reading To Attatak, whose mind was filled with the weird tales of the spirit world, to enter a cave away on this unknown mountain side was a far greater trial than it was to Marian.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading To Attatak, whose mind was filled with the weird tales of the spirit world, to enter a cave away on this unknown mountain side was a far greater trial than it was to Marian.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading To Attatak, whose mind was filled with the weird tales of the spirit world, to enter a cave away on this unknown mountain side was a far greater trial than it was to Marian.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading Marian felt the native girl tremble as she took her arm and led her gently forward into the dark depths of the cave.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The entrance was not wide, perhaps twelve feet across, but it was fully as high as it was broad.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Cold, blizzards, the wild beasts of timberlands—these she could face; but the possible dwelling place of the spirits of dead polar bears and walruses, to say nothing of old women who had died because they had disregarded the incantations of witch doctors, “Ugh!”—this was very bad indeed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading To Attatak, whose mind was filled with the weird tales of the spirit world, to enter a cave away on this unknown mountain side was a far greater trial than it was to Marian.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Cold, blizzards, the wild beasts of timberlands—these she could face; but the possible dwelling place of the spirits of dead polar bears and walruses, to say nothing of old women who had died because they had disregarded the incantations of witch doctors, “Ugh!”—this was very bad indeed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading To Attatak, whose mind was filled with the weird tales of the spirit world, to enter a cave away on this unknown mountain side was a far greater trial than it was to Marian.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “Our deer can come in, too,” whispered Marian, “if it goes back far enough.”

by chance

From this reading The entrance was not wide, perhaps twelve feet across, but it was fully as high as it was broad.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Cold, blizzards, the wild beasts of timberlands—these she could face; but the possible dwelling place of the spirits of dead polar bears and walruses, to say nothing of old women who had died because they had disregarded the incantations of witch doctors, “Ugh!”—this was very bad indeed.

having a pair of equal and opposite charges

From this reading Cold, blizzards, the wild beasts of timberlands—these she could face; but the possible dwelling place of the spirits of dead polar bears and walruses, to say nothing of old women who had died because they had disregarded the incantations of witch doctors, “Ugh!”—this was very bad indeed.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Cold, blizzards, the wild beasts of timberlands—these she could face; but the possible dwelling place of the spirits of dead polar bears and walruses, to say nothing of old women who had died because they had disregarded the incantations of witch doctors, “Ugh!”—this was very bad indeed.

express in words

From this reading Cold, blizzards, the wild beasts of timberlands—these she could face; but the possible dwelling place of the spirits of dead polar bears and walruses, to say nothing of old women who had died because they had disregarded the incantations of witch doctors, “Ugh!”—this was very bad indeed.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Cold, blizzards, the wild beasts of timberlands—these she could face; but the possible dwelling place of the spirits of dead polar bears and walruses, to say nothing of old women who had died because they had disregarded the incantations of witch doctors, “Ugh!”—this was very bad indeed.

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

From this reading To Attatak, whose mind was filled with the weird tales of the spirit world, to enter a cave away on this unknown mountain side was a far greater trial than it was to Marian.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading To Attatak, whose mind was filled with the weird tales of the spirit world, to enter a cave away on this unknown mountain side was a far greater trial than it was to Marian.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Cold, blizzards, the wild beasts of timberlands—these she could face; but the possible dwelling place of the spirits of dead polar bears and walruses, to say nothing of old women who had died because they had disregarded the incantations of witch doctors, “Ugh!”—this was very bad indeed.

plural of “tale” — 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 To Attatak, whose mind was filled with the weird tales of the spirit world, to enter a cave away on this unknown mountain side was a far greater trial than it was to Marian.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading To Attatak, whose mind was filled with the weird tales of the spirit world, to enter a cave away on this unknown mountain side was a far greater trial than it was to Marian.

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

From this reading To Attatak, whose mind was filled with the weird tales of the spirit world, to enter a cave away on this unknown mountain side was a far greater trial than it was to Marian.

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

From this reading Cold, blizzards, the wild beasts of timberlands—these she could face; but the possible dwelling place of the spirits of dead polar bears and walruses, to say nothing of old women who had died because they had disregarded the incantations of witch doctors, “Ugh!”—this was very bad indeed.

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

From this reading Cold, blizzards, the wild beasts of timberlands—these she could face; but the possible dwelling place of the spirits of dead polar bears and walruses, to say nothing of old women who had died because they had disregarded the incantations of witch doctors, “Ugh!”—this was very bad indeed.

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

From this reading To Attatak, whose mind was filled with the weird tales of the spirit world, to enter a cave away on this unknown mountain side was a far greater trial than it was to Marian.

plural of “timberland” — land that is covered with trees and shrubs

From this reading Cold, blizzards, the wild beasts of timberlands—these she could face; but the possible dwelling place of the spirits of dead polar bears and walruses, to say nothing of old women who had died because they had disregarded the incantations of witch doctors, “Ugh!”—this was very bad indeed.

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

From this reading To Attatak, whose mind was filled with the weird tales of the spirit world, to enter a cave away on this unknown mountain side was a far greater trial than it was to Marian.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading “Our deer can come in, too,” whispered Marian, “if it goes back far enough.”

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Marian felt the native girl tremble as she took her arm and led her gently forward into the dark depths of the cave.

move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways

From this reading Marian felt the native girl tremble as she took her arm and led her gently forward into the dark depths of the cave.

the act of testing something

From this reading To Attatak, whose mind was filled with the weird tales of the spirit world, to enter a cave away on this unknown mountain side was a far greater trial than it was to Marian.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading The entrance was not wide, perhaps twelve feet across, but it was fully as high as it was broad.

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

From this reading Cold, blizzards, the wild beasts of timberlands—these she could face; but the possible dwelling place of the spirits of dead polar bears and walruses, to say nothing of old women who had died because they had disregarded the incantations of witch doctors, “Ugh!”—this was very bad indeed.

not known

From this reading To Attatak, whose mind was filled with the weird tales of the spirit world, to enter a cave away on this unknown mountain side was a far greater trial than it was to Marian.

precisely as stated

From this reading Cold, blizzards, the wild beasts of timberlands—these she could face; but the possible dwelling place of the spirits of dead polar bears and walruses, to say nothing of old women who had died because they had disregarded the incantations of witch doctors, “Ugh!”—this was very bad indeed.

plural of “walrus” — either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber

From this reading Cold, blizzards, the wild beasts of timberlands—these she could face; but the possible dwelling place of the spirits of dead polar bears and walruses, to say nothing of old women who had died because they had disregarded the incantations of witch doctors, “Ugh!”—this was very bad indeed.

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

From this reading To Attatak, whose mind was filled with the weird tales of the spirit world, to enter a cave away on this unknown mountain side was a far greater trial than it was to Marian.

suggesting the operation of supernatural influences

From this reading To Attatak, whose mind was filled with the weird tales of the spirit world, to enter a cave away on this unknown mountain side was a far greater trial than it was to Marian.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading “Our deer can come in, too,” whispered Marian, “if it goes back far enough.”

which person or people

From this reading Cold, blizzards, the wild beasts of timberlands—these she could face; but the possible dwelling place of the spirits of dead polar bears and walruses, to say nothing of old women who had died because they had disregarded the incantations of witch doctors, “Ugh!”—this was very bad indeed.

belonging to which person

From this reading To Attatak, whose mind was filled with the weird tales of the spirit world, to enter a cave away on this unknown mountain side was a far greater trial than it was to Marian.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The entrance was not wide, perhaps twelve feet across, but it was fully as high as it was broad.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Cold, blizzards, the wild beasts of timberlands—these she could face; but the possible dwelling place of the spirits of dead polar bears and walruses, to say nothing of old women who had died because they had disregarded the incantations of witch doctors, “Ugh!”—this was very bad indeed.

a female sorcerer or magician

From this reading Cold, blizzards, the wild beasts of timberlands—these she could face; but the possible dwelling place of the spirits of dead polar bears and walruses, to say nothing of old women who had died because they had disregarded the incantations of witch doctors, “Ugh!”—this was very bad indeed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading To Attatak, whose mind was filled with the weird tales of the spirit world, to enter a cave away on this unknown mountain side was a far greater trial than it was to Marian.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Cold, blizzards, the wild beasts of timberlands—these she could face; but the possible dwelling place of the spirits of dead polar bears and walruses, to say nothing of old women who had died because they had disregarded the incantations of witch doctors, “Ugh!”—this was very bad indeed.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading To Attatak, whose mind was filled with the weird tales of the spirit world, to enter a cave away on this unknown mountain side was a far greater trial than it was to Marian.