Chapter IX

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

From this reading THE BATTLE BENEATH THE RIVER As they crouched there, Frank’s voice was taking on a frightened tone and Tom could now hear it much more plainly.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But Tom’s mind was filled with the danger of being discovered and he scarcely dared reply, for somehow, although there was no foundation for his fears, he was filled with a terrible dread of these under-sea workers, these unknown mysterious divers who had lifted the ominous-looking metal cylinder through the trapdoor in the disused sewer.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE BENEATH THE RIVER As they crouched there, Frank’s voice was taking on a frightened tone and Tom could now hear it much more plainly.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE BENEATH THE RIVER As they crouched there, Frank’s voice was taking on a frightened tone and Tom could now hear it much more plainly.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He felt as though he could be as easily seen as if on land, and that, if he spoke, his words would at once betray his whereabouts.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading In fact, he had quite forgotten that he and Rawlins were under water or were as invisible to others a few yards away as other objects were to them.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading THE BATTLE BENEATH THE RIVER As they crouched there, Frank’s voice was taking on a frightened tone and Tom could now hear it much more plainly.

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

From this reading He felt as though he could be as easily seen as if on land, and that, if he spoke, his words would at once betray his whereabouts.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading But Tom’s mind was filled with the danger of being discovered and he scarcely dared reply, for somehow, although there was no foundation for his fears, he was filled with a terrible dread of these under-sea workers, these unknown mysterious divers who had lifted the ominous-looking metal cylinder through the trapdoor in the disused sewer.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading THE BATTLE BENEATH THE RIVER As they crouched there, Frank’s voice was taking on a frightened tone and Tom could now hear it much more plainly.

reveal unintentionally

From this reading He felt as though he could be as easily seen as if on land, and that, if he spoke, his words would at once betray his whereabouts.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Tom’s mind was filled with the danger of being discovered and he scarcely dared reply, for somehow, although there was no foundation for his fears, he was filled with a terrible dread of these under-sea workers, these unknown mysterious divers who had lifted the ominous-looking metal cylinder through the trapdoor in the disused sewer.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE BENEATH THE RIVER As they crouched there, Frank’s voice was taking on a frightened tone and Tom could now hear it much more plainly.

past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down

From this reading THE BATTLE BENEATH THE RIVER As they crouched there, Frank’s voice was taking on a frightened tone and Tom could now hear it much more plainly.

a solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases)

From this reading But Tom’s mind was filled with the danger of being discovered and he scarcely dared reply, for somehow, although there was no foundation for his fears, he was filled with a terrible dread of these under-sea workers, these unknown mysterious divers who had lifted the ominous-looking metal cylinder through the trapdoor in the disused sewer.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading But Tom’s mind was filled with the danger of being discovered and he scarcely dared reply, for somehow, although there was no foundation for his fears, he was filled with a terrible dread of these under-sea workers, these unknown mysterious divers who had lifted the ominous-looking metal cylinder through the trapdoor in the disused sewer.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading But Tom’s mind was filled with the danger of being discovered and he scarcely dared reply, for somehow, although there was no foundation for his fears, he was filled with a terrible dread of these under-sea workers, these unknown mysterious divers who had lifted the ominous-looking metal cylinder through the trapdoor in the disused sewer.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading But Tom’s mind was filled with the danger of being discovered and he scarcely dared reply, for somehow, although there was no foundation for his fears, he was filled with a terrible dread of these under-sea workers, these unknown mysterious divers who had lifted the ominous-looking metal cylinder through the trapdoor in the disused sewer.

no longer in use

From this reading But Tom’s mind was filled with the danger of being discovered and he scarcely dared reply, for somehow, although there was no foundation for his fears, he was filled with a terrible dread of these under-sea workers, these unknown mysterious divers who had lifted the ominous-looking metal cylinder through the trapdoor in the disused sewer.

many and different

From this reading But Tom’s mind was filled with the danger of being discovered and he scarcely dared reply, for somehow, although there was no foundation for his fears, he was filled with a terrible dread of these under-sea workers, these unknown mysterious divers who had lifted the ominous-looking metal cylinder through the trapdoor in the disused sewer.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading But Tom’s mind was filled with the danger of being discovered and he scarcely dared reply, for somehow, although there was no foundation for his fears, he was filled with a terrible dread of these under-sea workers, these unknown mysterious divers who had lifted the ominous-looking metal cylinder through the trapdoor in the disused sewer.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading He felt as though he could be as easily seen as if on land, and that, if he spoke, his words would at once betray his whereabouts.

divisible by two

From this reading That, even if they heard him and his friends, they could not trail them or locate them under water never occurred to him.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, he had quite forgotten that he and Rawlins were under water or were as invisible to others a few yards away as other objects were to them.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading But Tom’s mind was filled with the danger of being discovered and he scarcely dared reply, for somehow, although there was no foundation for his fears, he was filled with a terrible dread of these under-sea workers, these unknown mysterious divers who had lifted the ominous-looking metal cylinder through the trapdoor in the disused sewer.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He felt as though he could be as easily seen as if on land, and that, if he spoke, his words would at once betray his whereabouts.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading In fact, he had quite forgotten that he and Rawlins were under water or were as invisible to others a few yards away as other objects were to them.

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

From this reading But Tom’s mind was filled with the danger of being discovered and he scarcely dared reply, for somehow, although there was no foundation for his fears, he was filled with a terrible dread of these under-sea workers, these unknown mysterious divers who had lifted the ominous-looking metal cylinder through the trapdoor in the disused sewer.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But Tom’s mind was filled with the danger of being discovered and he scarcely dared reply, for somehow, although there was no foundation for his fears, he was filled with a terrible dread of these under-sea workers, these unknown mysterious divers who had lifted the ominous-looking metal cylinder through the trapdoor in the disused sewer.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading In fact, he had quite forgotten that he and Rawlins were under water or were as invisible to others a few yards away as other objects were to them.

the basis on which something is grounded

From this reading But Tom’s mind was filled with the danger of being discovered and he scarcely dared reply, for somehow, although there was no foundation for his fears, he was filled with a terrible dread of these under-sea workers, these unknown mysterious divers who had lifted the ominous-looking metal cylinder through the trapdoor in the disused sewer.

possessive form of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century

From this reading THE BATTLE BENEATH THE RIVER As they crouched there, Frank’s voice was taking on a frightened tone and Tom could now hear it much more plainly.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading That, even if they heard him and his friends, they could not trail them or locate them under water never occurred to him.

made afraid

From this reading THE BATTLE BENEATH THE RIVER As they crouched there, Frank’s voice was taking on a frightened tone and Tom could now hear it much more plainly.

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

From this reading But Tom’s mind was filled with the danger of being discovered and he scarcely dared reply, for somehow, although there was no foundation for his fears, he was filled with a terrible dread of these under-sea workers, these unknown mysterious divers who had lifted the ominous-looking metal cylinder through the trapdoor in the disused sewer.

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

From this reading But Tom’s mind was filled with the danger of being discovered and he scarcely dared reply, for somehow, although there was no foundation for his fears, he was filled with a terrible dread of these under-sea workers, these unknown mysterious divers who had lifted the ominous-looking metal cylinder through the trapdoor in the disused sewer.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading THE BATTLE BENEATH THE RIVER As they crouched there, Frank’s voice was taking on a frightened tone and Tom could now hear it much more plainly.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading That, even if they heard him and his friends, they could not trail them or locate them under water never occurred to him.

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

From this reading That, even if they heard him and his friends, they could not trail them or locate them under water never occurred to him.

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

From this reading But Tom’s mind was filled with the danger of being discovered and he scarcely dared reply, for somehow, although there was no foundation for his fears, he was filled with a terrible dread of these under-sea workers, these unknown mysterious divers who had lifted the ominous-looking metal cylinder through the trapdoor in the disused sewer.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading That, even if they heard him and his friends, they could not trail them or locate them under water never occurred to him.

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

From this reading But Tom’s mind was filled with the danger of being discovered and he scarcely dared reply, for somehow, although there was no foundation for his fears, he was filled with a terrible dread of these under-sea workers, these unknown mysterious divers who had lifted the ominous-looking metal cylinder through the trapdoor in the disused sewer.

impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye

From this reading In fact, he had quite forgotten that he and Rawlins were under water or were as invisible to others a few yards away as other objects were to them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE BATTLE BENEATH THE RIVER As they crouched there, Frank’s voice was taking on a frightened tone and Tom could now hear it much more plainly.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading He felt as though he could be as easily seen as if on land, and that, if he spoke, his words would at once betray his whereabouts.

held up in the air

From this reading But Tom’s mind was filled with the danger of being discovered and he scarcely dared reply, for somehow, although there was no foundation for his fears, he was filled with a terrible dread of these under-sea workers, these unknown mysterious divers who had lifted the ominous-looking metal cylinder through the trapdoor in the disused sewer.

discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining

From this reading That, even if they heard him and his friends, they could not trail them or locate them under water never occurred to him.

any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.

From this reading But Tom’s mind was filled with the danger of being discovered and he scarcely dared reply, for somehow, although there was no foundation for his fears, he was filled with a terrible dread of these under-sea workers, these unknown mysterious divers who had lifted the ominous-looking metal cylinder through the trapdoor in the disused sewer.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading But Tom’s mind was filled with the danger of being discovered and he scarcely dared reply, for somehow, although there was no foundation for his fears, he was filled with a terrible dread of these under-sea workers, these unknown mysterious divers who had lifted the ominous-looking metal cylinder through the trapdoor in the disused sewer.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE BENEATH THE RIVER As they crouched there, Frank’s voice was taking on a frightened tone and Tom could now hear it much more plainly.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading THE BATTLE BENEATH THE RIVER As they crouched there, Frank’s voice was taking on a frightened tone and Tom could now hear it much more plainly.

of an obscure nature

From this reading But Tom’s mind was filled with the danger of being discovered and he scarcely dared reply, for somehow, although there was no foundation for his fears, he was filled with a terrible dread of these under-sea workers, these unknown mysterious divers who had lifted the ominous-looking metal cylinder through the trapdoor in the disused sewer.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading That, even if they heard him and his friends, they could not trail them or locate them under water never occurred to him.

not any; not one

From this reading But Tom’s mind was filled with the danger of being discovered and he scarcely dared reply, for somehow, although there was no foundation for his fears, he was filled with a terrible dread of these under-sea workers, these unknown mysterious divers who had lifted the ominous-looking metal cylinder through the trapdoor in the disused sewer.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading That, even if they heard him and his friends, they could not trail them or locate them under water never occurred to him.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading THE BATTLE BENEATH THE RIVER As they crouched there, Frank’s voice was taking on a frightened tone and Tom could now hear it much more plainly.

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

From this reading In fact, he had quite forgotten that he and Rawlins were under water or were as invisible to others a few yards away as other objects were to them.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading That, even if they heard him and his friends, they could not trail them or locate them under water never occurred to him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But Tom’s mind was filled with the danger of being discovered and he scarcely dared reply, for somehow, although there was no foundation for his fears, he was filled with a terrible dread of these under-sea workers, these unknown mysterious divers who had lifted the ominous-looking metal cylinder through the trapdoor in the disused sewer.

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From this reading But Tom’s mind was filled with the danger of being discovered and he scarcely dared reply, for somehow, although there was no foundation for his fears, he was filled with a terrible dread of these under-sea workers, these unknown mysterious divers who had lifted the ominous-looking metal cylinder through the trapdoor in the disused sewer.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE BATTLE BENEATH THE RIVER As they crouched there, Frank’s voice was taking on a frightened tone and Tom could now hear it much more plainly.

on one occasion

From this reading He felt as though he could be as easily seen as if on land, and that, if he spoke, his words would at once betray his whereabouts.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading That, even if they heard him and his friends, they could not trail them or locate them under water never occurred to him.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In fact, he had quite forgotten that he and Rawlins were under water or were as invisible to others a few yards away as other objects were to them.

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From this reading In fact, he had quite forgotten that he and Rawlins were under water or were as invisible to others a few yards away as other objects were to them.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading THE BATTLE BENEATH THE RIVER As they crouched there, Frank’s voice was taking on a frightened tone and Tom could now hear it much more plainly.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading In fact, he had quite forgotten that he and Rawlins were under water or were as invisible to others a few yards away as other objects were to them.

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

From this reading In fact, he had quite forgotten that he and Rawlins were under water or were as invisible to others a few yards away as other objects were to them.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading But Tom’s mind was filled with the danger of being discovered and he scarcely dared reply, for somehow, although there was no foundation for his fears, he was filled with a terrible dread of these under-sea workers, these unknown mysterious divers who had lifted the ominous-looking metal cylinder through the trapdoor in the disused sewer.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE BENEATH THE RIVER As they crouched there, Frank’s voice was taking on a frightened tone and Tom could now hear it much more plainly.

only a very short time before

From this reading But Tom’s mind was filled with the danger of being discovered and he scarcely dared reply, for somehow, although there was no foundation for his fears, he was filled with a terrible dread of these under-sea workers, these unknown mysterious divers who had lifted the ominous-looking metal cylinder through the trapdoor in the disused sewer.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He felt as though he could be as easily seen as if on land, and that, if he spoke, his words would at once betray his whereabouts.

a waste pipe that carries away sewage or surface water

From this reading But Tom’s mind was filled with the danger of being discovered and he scarcely dared reply, for somehow, although there was no foundation for his fears, he was filled with a terrible dread of these under-sea workers, these unknown mysterious divers who had lifted the ominous-looking metal cylinder through the trapdoor in the disused sewer.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading But Tom’s mind was filled with the danger of being discovered and he scarcely dared reply, for somehow, although there was no foundation for his fears, he was filled with a terrible dread of these under-sea workers, these unknown mysterious divers who had lifted the ominous-looking metal cylinder through the trapdoor in the disused sewer.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading He felt as though he could be as easily seen as if on land, and that, if he spoke, his words would at once betray his whereabouts.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading THE BATTLE BENEATH THE RIVER As they crouched there, Frank’s voice was taking on a frightened tone and Tom could now hear it much more plainly.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading But Tom’s mind was filled with the danger of being discovered and he scarcely dared reply, for somehow, although there was no foundation for his fears, he was filled with a terrible dread of these under-sea workers, these unknown mysterious divers who had lifted the ominous-looking metal cylinder through the trapdoor in the disused sewer.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That, even if they heard him and his friends, they could not trail them or locate them under water never occurred to him.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE BENEATH THE RIVER As they crouched there, Frank’s voice was taking on a frightened tone and Tom could now hear it much more plainly.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading That, even if they heard him and his friends, they could not trail them or locate them under water never occurred to him.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE BATTLE BENEATH THE RIVER As they crouched there, Frank’s voice was taking on a frightened tone and Tom could now hear it much more plainly.

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

From this reading But Tom’s mind was filled with the danger of being discovered and he scarcely dared reply, for somehow, although there was no foundation for his fears, he was filled with a terrible dread of these under-sea workers, these unknown mysterious divers who had lifted the ominous-looking metal cylinder through the trapdoor in the disused sewer.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE BENEATH THE RIVER As they crouched there, Frank’s voice was taking on a frightened tone and Tom could now hear it much more plainly.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He felt as though he could be as easily seen as if on land, and that, if he spoke, his words would at once betray his whereabouts.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading But Tom’s mind was filled with the danger of being discovered and he scarcely dared reply, for somehow, although there was no foundation for his fears, he was filled with a terrible dread of these under-sea workers, these unknown mysterious divers who had lifted the ominous-looking metal cylinder through the trapdoor in the disused sewer.

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

From this reading That, even if they heard him and his friends, they could not trail them or locate them under water never occurred to him.

male cat

From this reading THE BATTLE BENEATH THE RIVER As they crouched there, Frank’s voice was taking on a frightened tone and Tom could now hear it much more plainly.

possessive form of “tom” — male cat

From this reading But Tom’s mind was filled with the danger of being discovered and he scarcely dared reply, for somehow, although there was no foundation for his fears, he was filled with a terrible dread of these under-sea workers, these unknown mysterious divers who had lifted the ominous-looking metal cylinder through the trapdoor in the disused sewer.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading THE BATTLE BENEATH THE RIVER As they crouched there, Frank’s voice was taking on a frightened tone and Tom could now hear it much more plainly.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading That, even if they heard him and his friends, they could not trail them or locate them under water never occurred to him.

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From this reading But Tom’s mind was filled with the danger of being discovered and he scarcely dared reply, for somehow, although there was no foundation for his fears, he was filled with a terrible dread of these under-sea workers, these unknown mysterious divers who had lifted the ominous-looking metal cylinder through the trapdoor in the disused sewer.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading That, even if they heard him and his friends, they could not trail them or locate them under water never occurred to him.

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

From this reading But Tom’s mind was filled with the danger of being discovered and he scarcely dared reply, for somehow, although there was no foundation for his fears, he was filled with a terrible dread of these under-sea workers, these unknown mysterious divers who had lifted the ominous-looking metal cylinder through the trapdoor in the disused sewer.

not known

From this reading But Tom’s mind was filled with the danger of being discovered and he scarcely dared reply, for somehow, although there was no foundation for his fears, he was filled with a terrible dread of these under-sea workers, these unknown mysterious divers who had lifted the ominous-looking metal cylinder through the trapdoor in the disused sewer.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading THE BATTLE BENEATH THE RIVER As they crouched there, Frank’s voice was taking on a frightened tone and Tom could now hear it much more plainly.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE BENEATH THE RIVER As they crouched there, Frank’s voice was taking on a frightened tone and Tom could now hear it much more plainly.

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 That, even if they heard him and his friends, they could not trail them or locate them under water never occurred to him.

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

From this reading In fact, he had quite forgotten that he and Rawlins were under water or were as invisible to others a few yards away as other objects were to them.

the general location where something is

From this reading He felt as though he could be as easily seen as if on land, and that, if he spoke, his words would at once betray his whereabouts.

which person or people

From this reading But Tom’s mind was filled with the danger of being discovered and he scarcely dared reply, for somehow, although there was no foundation for his fears, he was filled with a terrible dread of these under-sea workers, these unknown mysterious divers who had lifted the ominous-looking metal cylinder through the trapdoor in the disused sewer.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But Tom’s mind was filled with the danger of being discovered and he scarcely dared reply, for somehow, although there was no foundation for his fears, he was filled with a terrible dread of these under-sea workers, these unknown mysterious divers who had lifted the ominous-looking metal cylinder through the trapdoor in the disused sewer.

the words that are spoken

From this reading He felt as though he could be as easily seen as if on land, and that, if he spoke, his words would at once betray his whereabouts.

plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading But Tom’s mind was filled with the danger of being discovered and he scarcely dared reply, for somehow, although there was no foundation for his fears, he was filled with a terrible dread of these under-sea workers, these unknown mysterious divers who had lifted the ominous-looking metal cylinder through the trapdoor in the disused sewer.

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

From this reading He felt as though he could be as easily seen as if on land, and that, if he spoke, his words would at once betray his whereabouts.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading In fact, he had quite forgotten that he and Rawlins were under water or were as invisible to others a few yards away as other objects were to them.