Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading MAROONED Billy's announcement seemed to strike a chill of terror to the hearts of his chums.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading They stood there, at the mouth of the treasure cave, and looked at the water below them--a vast lake that was slowly growing in size, and increasing in depth as the river backed up against the dam, the gates of which had been, in some manner, closed.

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

From this reading They stood there, at the mouth of the treasure cave, and looked at the water below them--a vast lake that was slowly growing in size, and increasing in depth as the river backed up against the dam, the gates of which had been, in some manner, closed.

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

From this reading "It--it can't be possible!" gasped Andy.

a formal public statement

From this reading MAROONED Billy's announcement seemed to strike a chill of terror to the hearts of his chums.

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

From this reading "Here's the lake, and here we are on Golden Peak, and there's no way of getting off!"

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

From this reading They stood there, at the mouth of the treasure cave, and looked at the water below them--a vast lake that was slowly growing in size, and increasing in depth as the river backed up against the dam, the gates of which had been, in some manner, closed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They stood there, at the mouth of the treasure cave, and looked at the water below them--a vast lake that was slowly growing in size, and increasing in depth as the river backed up against the dam, the gates of which had been, in some manner, closed.

having a back or backing, usually of a specified type

From this reading They stood there, at the mouth of the treasure cave, and looked at the water below them--a vast lake that was slowly growing in size, and increasing in depth as the river backed up against the dam, the gates of which had been, in some manner, closed.

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

From this reading "It--it can't be possible!" gasped Andy.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They stood there, at the mouth of the treasure cave, and looked at the water below them--a vast lake that was slowly growing in size, and increasing in depth as the river backed up against the dam, the gates of which had been, in some manner, closed.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading They stood there, at the mouth of the treasure cave, and looked at the water below them--a vast lake that was slowly growing in size, and increasing in depth as the river backed up against the dam, the gates of which had been, in some manner, closed.

possessive form of “billy” — a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading MAROONED Billy's announcement seemed to strike a chill of terror to the hearts of his chums.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But it is!" cried Frank.

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From this reading "It--it can't be possible!" gasped Andy.

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

From this reading They stood there, at the mouth of the treasure cave, and looked at the water below them--a vast lake that was slowly growing in size, and increasing in depth as the river backed up against the dam, the gates of which had been, in some manner, closed.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading MAROONED Billy's announcement seemed to strike a chill of terror to the hearts of his chums.

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading MAROONED Billy's announcement seemed to strike a chill of terror to the hearts of his chums.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading They stood there, at the mouth of the treasure cave, and looked at the water below them--a vast lake that was slowly growing in size, and increasing in depth as the river backed up against the dam, the gates of which had been, in some manner, closed.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "But it is!" cried Frank.

a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea

From this reading They stood there, at the mouth of the treasure cave, and looked at the water below them--a vast lake that was slowly growing in size, and increasing in depth as the river backed up against the dam, the gates of which had been, in some manner, closed.

the extent downward or backward or inward

From this reading They stood there, at the mouth of the treasure cave, and looked at the water below them--a vast lake that was slowly growing in size, and increasing in depth as the river backed up against the dam, the gates of which had been, in some manner, closed.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading "But it is!" cried Frank.

past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

From this reading "It--it can't be possible!" gasped Andy.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading They stood there, at the mouth of the treasure cave, and looked at the water below them--a vast lake that was slowly growing in size, and increasing in depth as the river backed up against the dam, the gates of which had been, in some manner, closed.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading "Here's the lake, and here we are on Golden Peak, and there's no way of getting off!"

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading "Here's the lake, and here we are on Golden Peak, and there's no way of getting off!"

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading They stood there, at the mouth of the treasure cave, and looked at the water below them--a vast lake that was slowly growing in size, and increasing in depth as the river backed up against the dam, the gates of which had been, in some manner, closed.

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

From this reading They stood there, at the mouth of the treasure cave, and looked at the water below them--a vast lake that was slowly growing in size, and increasing in depth as the river backed up against the dam, the gates of which had been, in some manner, closed.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading MAROONED Billy's announcement seemed to strike a chill of terror to the hearts of his chums.

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

From this reading "Here's the lake, and here we are on Golden Peak, and there's no way of getting off!"

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

From this reading "Here's the lake, and here we are on Golden Peak, and there's no way of getting off!"

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

From this reading MAROONED Billy's announcement seemed to strike a chill of terror to the hearts of his chums.

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

From this reading They stood there, at the mouth of the treasure cave, and looked at the water below them--a vast lake that was slowly growing in size, and increasing in depth as the river backed up against the dam, the gates of which had been, in some manner, closed.

becoming greater or larger

From this reading They stood there, at the mouth of the treasure cave, and looked at the water below them--a vast lake that was slowly growing in size, and increasing in depth as the river backed up against the dam, the gates of which had been, in some manner, closed.

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

From this reading "But it is!" cried Frank.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It--it can't be possible!" gasped Andy.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading They stood there, at the mouth of the treasure cave, and looked at the water below them--a vast lake that was slowly growing in size, and increasing in depth as the river backed up against the dam, the gates of which had been, in some manner, closed.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading They stood there, at the mouth of the treasure cave, and looked at the water below them--a vast lake that was slowly growing in size, and increasing in depth as the river backed up against the dam, the gates of which had been, in some manner, closed.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading They stood there, at the mouth of the treasure cave, and looked at the water below them--a vast lake that was slowly growing in size, and increasing in depth as the river backed up against the dam, the gates of which had been, in some manner, closed.

cut off or left behind

From this reading MAROONED Billy's announcement seemed to strike a chill of terror to the hearts of his chums.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading They stood there, at the mouth of the treasure cave, and looked at the water below them--a vast lake that was slowly growing in size, and increasing in depth as the river backed up against the dam, the gates of which had been, in some manner, closed.

not any; not one

From this reading "Here's the lake, and here we are on Golden Peak, and there's no way of getting off!"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MAROONED Billy's announcement seemed to strike a chill of terror to the hearts of his chums.

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

From this reading "Here's the lake, and here we are on Golden Peak, and there's no way of getting off!"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Here's the lake, and here we are on Golden Peak, and there's no way of getting off!"

the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading "Here's the lake, and here we are on Golden Peak, and there's no way of getting off!"

capable of happening or existing

From this reading "It--it can't be possible!" gasped Andy.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading They stood there, at the mouth of the treasure cave, and looked at the water below them--a vast lake that was slowly growing in size, and increasing in depth as the river backed up against the dam, the gates of which had been, in some manner, closed.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading MAROONED Billy's announcement seemed to strike a chill of terror to the hearts of his chums.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading They stood there, at the mouth of the treasure cave, and looked at the water below them--a vast lake that was slowly growing in size, and increasing in depth as the river backed up against the dam, the gates of which had been, in some manner, closed.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading They stood there, at the mouth of the treasure cave, and looked at the water below them--a vast lake that was slowly growing in size, and increasing in depth as the river backed up against the dam, the gates of which had been, in some manner, closed.

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

From this reading They stood there, at the mouth of the treasure cave, and looked at the water below them--a vast lake that was slowly growing in size, and increasing in depth as the river backed up against the dam, the gates of which had been, in some manner, closed.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading They stood there, at the mouth of the treasure cave, and looked at the water below them--a vast lake that was slowly growing in size, and increasing in depth as the river backed up against the dam, the gates of which had been, in some manner, closed.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading MAROONED Billy's announcement seemed to strike a chill of terror to the hearts of his chums.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading MAROONED Billy's announcement seemed to strike a chill of terror to the hearts of his chums.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They stood there, at the mouth of the treasure cave, and looked at the water below them--a vast lake that was slowly growing in size, and increasing in depth as the river backed up against the dam, the gates of which had been, in some manner, closed.

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

From this reading MAROONED Billy's announcement seemed to strike a chill of terror to the hearts of his chums.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They stood there, at the mouth of the treasure cave, and looked at the water below them--a vast lake that was slowly growing in size, and increasing in depth as the river backed up against the dam, the gates of which had been, in some manner, closed.

in or at that place or location

From this reading They stood there, at the mouth of the treasure cave, and looked at the water below them--a vast lake that was slowly growing in size, and increasing in depth as the river backed up against the dam, the gates of which had been, in some manner, closed.

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

From this reading "Here's the lake, and here we are on Golden Peak, and there's no way of getting off!"

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

From this reading They stood there, at the mouth of the treasure cave, and looked at the water below them--a vast lake that was slowly growing in size, and increasing in depth as the river backed up against the dam, the gates of which had been, in some manner, closed.

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

From this reading MAROONED Billy's announcement seemed to strike a chill of terror to the hearts of his chums.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading They stood there, at the mouth of the treasure cave, and looked at the water below them--a vast lake that was slowly growing in size, and increasing in depth as the river backed up against the dam, the gates of which had been, in some manner, closed.

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

From this reading They stood there, at the mouth of the treasure cave, and looked at the water below them--a vast lake that was slowly growing in size, and increasing in depth as the river backed up against the dam, the gates of which had been, in some manner, closed.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading They stood there, at the mouth of the treasure cave, and looked at the water below them--a vast lake that was slowly growing in size, and increasing in depth as the river backed up against the dam, the gates of which had been, in some manner, closed.

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

From this reading They stood there, at the mouth of the treasure cave, and looked at the water below them--a vast lake that was slowly growing in size, and increasing in depth as the river backed up against the dam, the gates of which had been, in some manner, closed.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading They stood there, at the mouth of the treasure cave, and looked at the water below them--a vast lake that was slowly growing in size, and increasing in depth as the river backed up against the dam, the gates of which had been, in some manner, closed.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Here's the lake, and here we are on Golden Peak, and there's no way of getting off!"

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Here's the lake, and here we are on Golden Peak, and there's no way of getting off!"

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

From this reading They stood there, at the mouth of the treasure cave, and looked at the water below them--a vast lake that was slowly growing in size, and increasing in depth as the river backed up against the dam, the gates of which had been, in some manner, closed.