Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading Captain Arms was still for undertaking to follow the trough of the Red Sea, but Cosmo declared that this course would be doubly dangerous now that the water had lowered and that they no longer had the _Jules Verne_ to act as a submarine scout, warning them of hidden perils.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Captain Arms was still for undertaking to follow the trough of the Red Sea, but Cosmo declared that this course would be doubly dangerous now that the water had lowered and that they no longer had the _Jules Verne_ to act as a submarine scout, warning them of hidden perils.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading It was first necessary to learn if possible the actual height of the water, and whether it was still subsiding.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading They must now go by their own soundings, and this would be especially dangerous in the close neighborhood of half-submerged mountains, whose buttresses and foothills might rise suddenly out of the depths with slopes so steep that the lead would afford no certain guidance.

anew

From this reading THE TERRIBLE NUCLEUS ARRIVES When the company in the Ark had recovered from the astonishment produced by the narratives of De Beauxchamps and Cosmo Versál, and particularly the vivid description given by the latter of the strange idol concealed in the breast of the "Father of Horror," and the inferences which he drew concerning its prophetic character, the question again arose as to their future course.

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

From this reading THE TERRIBLE NUCLEUS ARRIVES When the company in the Ark had recovered from the astonishment produced by the narratives of De Beauxchamps and Cosmo Versál, and particularly the vivid description given by the latter of the strange idol concealed in the breast of the "Father of Horror," and the inferences which he drew concerning its prophetic character, the question again arose as to their future course.

(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments

From this reading THE TERRIBLE NUCLEUS ARRIVES When the company in the Ark had recovered from the astonishment produced by the narratives of De Beauxchamps and Cosmo Versál, and particularly the vivid description given by the latter of the strange idol concealed in the breast of the "Father of Horror," and the inferences which he drew concerning its prophetic character, the question again arose as to their future course.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Captain Arms was still for undertaking to follow the trough of the Red Sea, but Cosmo declared that this course would be doubly dangerous now that the water had lowered and that they no longer had the _Jules Verne_ to act as a submarine scout, warning them of hidden perils.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading THE TERRIBLE NUCLEUS ARRIVES When the company in the Ark had recovered from the astonishment produced by the narratives of De Beauxchamps and Cosmo Versál, and particularly the vivid description given by the latter of the strange idol concealed in the breast of the "Father of Horror," and the inferences which he drew concerning its prophetic character, the question again arose as to their future course.

third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading THE TERRIBLE NUCLEUS ARRIVES When the company in the Ark had recovered from the astonishment produced by the narratives of De Beauxchamps and Cosmo Versál, and particularly the vivid description given by the latter of the strange idol concealed in the breast of the "Father of Horror," and the inferences which he drew concerning its prophetic character, the question again arose as to their future course.

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

From this reading THE TERRIBLE NUCLEUS ARRIVES When the company in the Ark had recovered from the astonishment produced by the narratives of De Beauxchamps and Cosmo Versál, and particularly the vivid description given by the latter of the strange idol concealed in the breast of the "Father of Horror," and the inferences which he drew concerning its prophetic character, the question again arose as to their future course.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading THE TERRIBLE NUCLEUS ARRIVES When the company in the Ark had recovered from the astonishment produced by the narratives of De Beauxchamps and Cosmo Versál, and particularly the vivid description given by the latter of the strange idol concealed in the breast of the "Father of Horror," and the inferences which he drew concerning its prophetic character, the question again arose as to their future course.

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

From this reading Captain Arms was still for undertaking to follow the trough of the Red Sea, but Cosmo declared that this course would be doubly dangerous now that the water had lowered and that they no longer had the _Jules Verne_ to act as a submarine scout, warning them of hidden perils.

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From this reading THE TERRIBLE NUCLEUS ARRIVES When the company in the Ark had recovered from the astonishment produced by the narratives of De Beauxchamps and Cosmo Versál, and particularly the vivid description given by the latter of the strange idol concealed in the breast of the "Father of Horror," and the inferences which he drew concerning its prophetic character, the question again arose as to their future course.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading THE TERRIBLE NUCLEUS ARRIVES When the company in the Ark had recovered from the astonishment produced by the narratives of De Beauxchamps and Cosmo Versál, and particularly the vivid description given by the latter of the strange idol concealed in the breast of the "Father of Horror," and the inferences which he drew concerning its prophetic character, the question again arose as to their future course.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Captain Arms was still for undertaking to follow the trough of the Red Sea, but Cosmo declared that this course would be doubly dangerous now that the water had lowered and that they no longer had the _Jules Verne_ to act as a submarine scout, warning them of hidden perils.

plural of “buttress” — a support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building

From this reading They must now go by their own soundings, and this would be especially dangerous in the close neighborhood of half-submerged mountains, whose buttresses and foothills might rise suddenly out of the depths with slopes so steep that the lead would afford no certain guidance.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE TERRIBLE NUCLEUS ARRIVES When the company in the Ark had recovered from the astonishment produced by the narratives of De Beauxchamps and Cosmo Versál, and particularly the vivid description given by the latter of the strange idol concealed in the breast of the "Father of Horror," and the inferences which he drew concerning its prophetic character, the question again arose as to their future course.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Captain Arms was still for undertaking to follow the trough of the Red Sea, but Cosmo declared that this course would be doubly dangerous now that the water had lowered and that they no longer had the _Jules Verne_ to act as a submarine scout, warning them of hidden perils.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading They must now go by their own soundings, and this would be especially dangerous in the close neighborhood of half-submerged mountains, whose buttresses and foothills might rise suddenly out of the depths with slopes so steep that the lead would afford no certain guidance.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading THE TERRIBLE NUCLEUS ARRIVES When the company in the Ark had recovered from the astonishment produced by the narratives of De Beauxchamps and Cosmo Versál, and particularly the vivid description given by the latter of the strange idol concealed in the breast of the "Father of Horror," and the inferences which he drew concerning its prophetic character, the question again arose as to their future course.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading They must now go by their own soundings, and this would be especially dangerous in the close neighborhood of half-submerged mountains, whose buttresses and foothills might rise suddenly out of the depths with slopes so steep that the lead would afford no certain guidance.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading It was partly for this purpose that they had passed over Egypt instead of keeping directly on toward the coast of lower Palestine.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading THE TERRIBLE NUCLEUS ARRIVES When the company in the Ark had recovered from the astonishment produced by the narratives of De Beauxchamps and Cosmo Versál, and particularly the vivid description given by the latter of the strange idol concealed in the breast of the "Father of Horror," and the inferences which he drew concerning its prophetic character, the question again arose as to their future course.

not accessible to view

From this reading THE TERRIBLE NUCLEUS ARRIVES When the company in the Ark had recovered from the astonishment produced by the narratives of De Beauxchamps and Cosmo Versál, and particularly the vivid description given by the latter of the strange idol concealed in the breast of the "Father of Horror," and the inferences which he drew concerning its prophetic character, the question again arose as to their future course.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading THE TERRIBLE NUCLEUS ARRIVES When the company in the Ark had recovered from the astonishment produced by the narratives of De Beauxchamps and Cosmo Versál, and particularly the vivid description given by the latter of the strange idol concealed in the breast of the "Father of Horror," and the inferences which he drew concerning its prophetic character, the question again arose as to their future course.

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

From this reading THE TERRIBLE NUCLEUS ARRIVES When the company in the Ark had recovered from the astonishment produced by the narratives of De Beauxchamps and Cosmo Versál, and particularly the vivid description given by the latter of the strange idol concealed in the breast of the "Father of Horror," and the inferences which he drew concerning its prophetic character, the question again arose as to their future course.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading THE TERRIBLE NUCLEUS ARRIVES When the company in the Ark had recovered from the astonishment produced by the narratives of De Beauxchamps and Cosmo Versál, and particularly the vivid description given by the latter of the strange idol concealed in the breast of the "Father of Horror," and the inferences which he drew concerning its prophetic character, the question again arose as to their future course.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading Captain Arms was still for undertaking to follow the trough of the Red Sea, but Cosmo declared that this course would be doubly dangerous now that the water had lowered and that they no longer had the _Jules Verne_ to act as a submarine scout, warning them of hidden perils.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading THE TERRIBLE NUCLEUS ARRIVES When the company in the Ark had recovered from the astonishment produced by the narratives of De Beauxchamps and Cosmo Versál, and particularly the vivid description given by the latter of the strange idol concealed in the breast of the "Father of Horror," and the inferences which he drew concerning its prophetic character, the question again arose as to their future course.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Captain Arms was still for undertaking to follow the trough of the Red Sea, but Cosmo declared that this course would be doubly dangerous now that the water had lowered and that they no longer had the _Jules Verne_ to act as a submarine scout, warning them of hidden perils.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading They must now go by their own soundings, and this would be especially dangerous in the close neighborhood of half-submerged mountains, whose buttresses and foothills might rise suddenly out of the depths with slopes so steep that the lead would afford no certain guidance.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading THE TERRIBLE NUCLEUS ARRIVES When the company in the Ark had recovered from the astonishment produced by the narratives of De Beauxchamps and Cosmo Versál, and particularly the vivid description given by the latter of the strange idol concealed in the breast of the "Father of Horror," and the inferences which he drew concerning its prophetic character, the question again arose as to their future course.

without deviation

From this reading It was partly for this purpose that they had passed over Egypt instead of keeping directly on toward the coast of lower Palestine.

to double the degree

From this reading Captain Arms was still for undertaking to follow the trough of the Red Sea, but Cosmo declared that this course would be doubly dangerous now that the water had lowered and that they no longer had the _Jules Verne_ to act as a submarine scout, warning them of hidden perils.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading THE TERRIBLE NUCLEUS ARRIVES When the company in the Ark had recovered from the astonishment produced by the narratives of De Beauxchamps and Cosmo Versál, and particularly the vivid description given by the latter of the strange idol concealed in the breast of the "Father of Horror," and the inferences which he drew concerning its prophetic character, the question again arose as to their future course.

a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC

From this reading It was partly for this purpose that they had passed over Egypt instead of keeping directly on toward the coast of lower Palestine.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading They must now go by their own soundings, and this would be especially dangerous in the close neighborhood of half-submerged mountains, whose buttresses and foothills might rise suddenly out of the depths with slopes so steep that the lead would afford no certain guidance.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading THE TERRIBLE NUCLEUS ARRIVES When the company in the Ark had recovered from the astonishment produced by the narratives of De Beauxchamps and Cosmo Versál, and particularly the vivid description given by the latter of the strange idol concealed in the breast of the "Father of Horror," and the inferences which he drew concerning its prophetic character, the question again arose as to their future course.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was first necessary to learn if possible the actual height of the water, and whether it was still subsiding.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Captain Arms was still for undertaking to follow the trough of the Red Sea, but Cosmo declared that this course would be doubly dangerous now that the water had lowered and that they no longer had the _Jules Verne_ to act as a submarine scout, warning them of hidden perils.

plural of “foothill” — a relatively low hill on the lower slope of a mountain

From this reading They must now go by their own soundings, and this would be especially dangerous in the close neighborhood of half-submerged mountains, whose buttresses and foothills might rise suddenly out of the depths with slopes so steep that the lead would afford no certain guidance.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Captain Arms was still for undertaking to follow the trough of the Red Sea, but Cosmo declared that this course would be doubly dangerous now that the water had lowered and that they no longer had the _Jules Verne_ to act as a submarine scout, warning them of hidden perils.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE TERRIBLE NUCLEUS ARRIVES When the company in the Ark had recovered from the astonishment produced by the narratives of De Beauxchamps and Cosmo Versál, and particularly the vivid description given by the latter of the strange idol concealed in the breast of the "Father of Horror," and the inferences which he drew concerning its prophetic character, the question again arose as to their future course.

yet to be or coming

From this reading THE TERRIBLE NUCLEUS ARRIVES When the company in the Ark had recovered from the astonishment produced by the narratives of De Beauxchamps and Cosmo Versál, and particularly the vivid description given by the latter of the strange idol concealed in the breast of the "Father of Horror," and the inferences which he drew concerning its prophetic character, the question again arose as to their future course.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading THE TERRIBLE NUCLEUS ARRIVES When the company in the Ark had recovered from the astonishment produced by the narratives of De Beauxchamps and Cosmo Versál, and particularly the vivid description given by the latter of the strange idol concealed in the breast of the "Father of Horror," and the inferences which he drew concerning its prophetic character, the question again arose as to their future course.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading They must now go by their own soundings, and this would be especially dangerous in the close neighborhood of half-submerged mountains, whose buttresses and foothills might rise suddenly out of the depths with slopes so steep that the lead would afford no certain guidance.

something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

From this reading They must now go by their own soundings, and this would be especially dangerous in the close neighborhood of half-submerged mountains, whose buttresses and foothills might rise suddenly out of the depths with slopes so steep that the lead would afford no certain guidance.

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

From this reading THE TERRIBLE NUCLEUS ARRIVES When the company in the Ark had recovered from the astonishment produced by the narratives of De Beauxchamps and Cosmo Versál, and particularly the vivid description given by the latter of the strange idol concealed in the breast of the "Father of Horror," and the inferences which he drew concerning its prophetic character, the question again arose as to their future course.

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

From this reading They must now go by their own soundings, and this would be especially dangerous in the close neighborhood of half-submerged mountains, whose buttresses and foothills might rise suddenly out of the depths with slopes so steep that the lead would afford no certain guidance.

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

From this reading THE TERRIBLE NUCLEUS ARRIVES When the company in the Ark had recovered from the astonishment produced by the narratives of De Beauxchamps and Cosmo Versál, and particularly the vivid description given by the latter of the strange idol concealed in the breast of the "Father of Horror," and the inferences which he drew concerning its prophetic character, the question again arose as to their future course.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading It was first necessary to learn if possible the actual height of the water, and whether it was still subsiding.

not accessible to view

From this reading Captain Arms was still for undertaking to follow the trough of the Red Sea, but Cosmo declared that this course would be doubly dangerous now that the water had lowered and that they no longer had the _Jules Verne_ to act as a submarine scout, warning them of hidden perils.

intense and profound fear

From this reading THE TERRIBLE NUCLEUS ARRIVES When the company in the Ark had recovered from the astonishment produced by the narratives of De Beauxchamps and Cosmo Versál, and particularly the vivid description given by the latter of the strange idol concealed in the breast of the "Father of Horror," and the inferences which he drew concerning its prophetic character, the question again arose as to their future course.

a material effigy that is worshipped

From this reading THE TERRIBLE NUCLEUS ARRIVES When the company in the Ark had recovered from the astonishment produced by the narratives of De Beauxchamps and Cosmo Versál, and particularly the vivid description given by the latter of the strange idol concealed in the breast of the "Father of Horror," and the inferences which he drew concerning its prophetic character, the question again arose as to their future course.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It was first necessary to learn if possible the actual height of the water, and whether it was still subsiding.

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

From this reading THE TERRIBLE NUCLEUS ARRIVES When the company in the Ark had recovered from the astonishment produced by the narratives of De Beauxchamps and Cosmo Versál, and particularly the vivid description given by the latter of the strange idol concealed in the breast of the "Father of Horror," and the inferences which he drew concerning its prophetic character, the question again arose as to their future course.

plural of “inference” — the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation

From this reading THE TERRIBLE NUCLEUS ARRIVES When the company in the Ark had recovered from the astonishment produced by the narratives of De Beauxchamps and Cosmo Versál, and particularly the vivid description given by the latter of the strange idol concealed in the breast of the "Father of Horror," and the inferences which he drew concerning its prophetic character, the question again arose as to their future course.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading It was partly for this purpose that they had passed over Egypt instead of keeping directly on toward the coast of lower Palestine.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was first necessary to learn if possible the actual height of the water, and whether it was still subsiding.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE TERRIBLE NUCLEUS ARRIVES When the company in the Ark had recovered from the astonishment produced by the narratives of De Beauxchamps and Cosmo Versál, and particularly the vivid description given by the latter of the strange idol concealed in the breast of the "Father of Horror," and the inferences which he drew concerning its prophetic character, the question again arose as to their future course.

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

From this reading Captain Arms was still for undertaking to follow the trough of the Red Sea, but Cosmo declared that this course would be doubly dangerous now that the water had lowered and that they no longer had the _Jules Verne_ to act as a submarine scout, warning them of hidden perils.

conformity or harmony

From this reading It was partly for this purpose that they had passed over Egypt instead of keeping directly on toward the coast of lower Palestine.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading THE TERRIBLE NUCLEUS ARRIVES When the company in the Ark had recovered from the astonishment produced by the narratives of De Beauxchamps and Cosmo Versál, and particularly the vivid description given by the latter of the strange idol concealed in the breast of the "Father of Horror," and the inferences which he drew concerning its prophetic character, the question again arose as to their future course.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading They must now go by their own soundings, and this would be especially dangerous in the close neighborhood of half-submerged mountains, whose buttresses and foothills might rise suddenly out of the depths with slopes so steep that the lead would afford no certain guidance.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading It was first necessary to learn if possible the actual height of the water, and whether it was still subsiding.

for more time

From this reading Captain Arms was still for undertaking to follow the trough of the Red Sea, but Cosmo declared that this course would be doubly dangerous now that the water had lowered and that they no longer had the _Jules Verne_ to act as a submarine scout, warning them of hidden perils.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading It was partly for this purpose that they had passed over Egypt instead of keeping directly on toward the coast of lower Palestine.

below the surround or below the normal position

From this reading Captain Arms was still for undertaking to follow the trough of the Red Sea, but Cosmo declared that this course would be doubly dangerous now that the water had lowered and that they no longer had the _Jules Verne_ to act as a submarine scout, warning them of hidden perils.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading They must now go by their own soundings, and this would be especially dangerous in the close neighborhood of half-submerged mountains, whose buttresses and foothills might rise suddenly out of the depths with slopes so steep that the lead would afford no certain guidance.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading They must now go by their own soundings, and this would be especially dangerous in the close neighborhood of half-submerged mountains, whose buttresses and foothills might rise suddenly out of the depths with slopes so steep that the lead would afford no certain guidance.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading They must now go by their own soundings, and this would be especially dangerous in the close neighborhood of half-submerged mountains, whose buttresses and foothills might rise suddenly out of the depths with slopes so steep that the lead would afford no certain guidance.

plural of “narrative” — 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 THE TERRIBLE NUCLEUS ARRIVES When the company in the Ark had recovered from the astonishment produced by the narratives of De Beauxchamps and Cosmo Versál, and particularly the vivid description given by the latter of the strange idol concealed in the breast of the "Father of Horror," and the inferences which he drew concerning its prophetic character, the question again arose as to their future course.

absolutely essential

From this reading It was first necessary to learn if possible the actual height of the water, and whether it was still subsiding.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading They must now go by their own soundings, and this would be especially dangerous in the close neighborhood of half-submerged mountains, whose buttresses and foothills might rise suddenly out of the depths with slopes so steep that the lead would afford no certain guidance.

not any; not one

From this reading Captain Arms was still for undertaking to follow the trough of the Red Sea, but Cosmo declared that this course would be doubly dangerous now that the water had lowered and that they no longer had the _Jules Verne_ to act as a submarine scout, warning them of hidden perils.

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

From this reading Captain Arms was still for undertaking to follow the trough of the Red Sea, but Cosmo declared that this course would be doubly dangerous now that the water had lowered and that they no longer had the _Jules Verne_ to act as a submarine scout, warning them of hidden perils.

a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction

From this reading THE TERRIBLE NUCLEUS ARRIVES When the company in the Ark had recovered from the astonishment produced by the narratives of De Beauxchamps and Cosmo Versál, and particularly the vivid description given by the latter of the strange idol concealed in the breast of the "Father of Horror," and the inferences which he drew concerning its prophetic character, the question again arose as to their future course.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TERRIBLE NUCLEUS ARRIVES When the company in the Ark had recovered from the astonishment produced by the narratives of De Beauxchamps and Cosmo Versál, and particularly the vivid description given by the latter of the strange idol concealed in the breast of the "Father of Horror," and the inferences which he drew concerning its prophetic character, the question again arose as to their future course.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was partly for this purpose that they had passed over Egypt instead of keeping directly on toward the coast of lower Palestine.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading They must now go by their own soundings, and this would be especially dangerous in the close neighborhood of half-submerged mountains, whose buttresses and foothills might rise suddenly out of the depths with slopes so steep that the lead would afford no certain guidance.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was partly for this purpose that they had passed over Egypt instead of keeping directly on toward the coast of lower Palestine.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading They must now go by their own soundings, and this would be especially dangerous in the close neighborhood of half-submerged mountains, whose buttresses and foothills might rise suddenly out of the depths with slopes so steep that the lead would afford no certain guidance.

a former British mandate on the east coast of the Mediterranean; divided between Jordan and Israel in 1948

From this reading It was partly for this purpose that they had passed over Egypt instead of keeping directly on toward the coast of lower Palestine.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading THE TERRIBLE NUCLEUS ARRIVES When the company in the Ark had recovered from the astonishment produced by the narratives of De Beauxchamps and Cosmo Versál, and particularly the vivid description given by the latter of the strange idol concealed in the breast of the "Father of Horror," and the inferences which he drew concerning its prophetic character, the question again arose as to their future course.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading It was partly for this purpose that they had passed over Egypt instead of keeping directly on toward the coast of lower Palestine.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading It was partly for this purpose that they had passed over Egypt instead of keeping directly on toward the coast of lower Palestine.

plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Captain Arms was still for undertaking to follow the trough of the Red Sea, but Cosmo declared that this course would be doubly dangerous now that the water had lowered and that they no longer had the _Jules Verne_ to act as a submarine scout, warning them of hidden perils.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading It was first necessary to learn if possible the actual height of the water, and whether it was still subsiding.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading THE TERRIBLE NUCLEUS ARRIVES When the company in the Ark had recovered from the astonishment produced by the narratives of De Beauxchamps and Cosmo Versál, and particularly the vivid description given by the latter of the strange idol concealed in the breast of the "Father of Horror," and the inferences which he drew concerning its prophetic character, the question again arose as to their future course.

foretelling events as if by supernatural intervention

From this reading THE TERRIBLE NUCLEUS ARRIVES When the company in the Ark had recovered from the astonishment produced by the narratives of De Beauxchamps and Cosmo Versál, and particularly the vivid description given by the latter of the strange idol concealed in the breast of the "Father of Horror," and the inferences which he drew concerning its prophetic character, the question again arose as to their future course.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading It was partly for this purpose that they had passed over Egypt instead of keeping directly on toward the coast of lower Palestine.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading THE TERRIBLE NUCLEUS ARRIVES When the company in the Ark had recovered from the astonishment produced by the narratives of De Beauxchamps and Cosmo Versál, and particularly the vivid description given by the latter of the strange idol concealed in the breast of the "Father of Horror," and the inferences which he drew concerning its prophetic character, the question again arose as to their future course.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading THE TERRIBLE NUCLEUS ARRIVES When the company in the Ark had recovered from the astonishment produced by the narratives of De Beauxchamps and Cosmo Versál, and particularly the vivid description given by the latter of the strange idol concealed in the breast of the "Father of Horror," and the inferences which he drew concerning its prophetic character, the question again arose as to their future course.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Captain Arms was still for undertaking to follow the trough of the Red Sea, but Cosmo declared that this course would be doubly dangerous now that the water had lowered and that they no longer had the _Jules Verne_ to act as a submarine scout, warning them of hidden perils.

move upward

From this reading They must now go by their own soundings, and this would be especially dangerous in the close neighborhood of half-submerged mountains, whose buttresses and foothills might rise suddenly out of the depths with slopes so steep that the lead would afford no certain guidance.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading Captain Arms was still for undertaking to follow the trough of the Red Sea, but Cosmo declared that this course would be doubly dangerous now that the water had lowered and that they no longer had the _Jules Verne_ to act as a submarine scout, warning them of hidden perils.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Captain Arms was still for undertaking to follow the trough of the Red Sea, but Cosmo declared that this course would be doubly dangerous now that the water had lowered and that they no longer had the _Jules Verne_ to act as a submarine scout, warning them of hidden perils.

plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation

From this reading They must now go by their own soundings, and this would be especially dangerous in the close neighborhood of half-submerged mountains, whose buttresses and foothills might rise suddenly out of the depths with slopes so steep that the lead would afford no certain guidance.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They must now go by their own soundings, and this would be especially dangerous in the close neighborhood of half-submerged mountains, whose buttresses and foothills might rise suddenly out of the depths with slopes so steep that the lead would afford no certain guidance.

plural of “sounding” — a measure of the depth of water taken with a sounding line

From this reading They must now go by their own soundings, and this would be especially dangerous in the close neighborhood of half-submerged mountains, whose buttresses and foothills might rise suddenly out of the depths with slopes so steep that the lead would afford no certain guidance.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading They must now go by their own soundings, and this would be especially dangerous in the close neighborhood of half-submerged mountains, whose buttresses and foothills might rise suddenly out of the depths with slopes so steep that the lead would afford no certain guidance.

not in physical motion

From this reading Captain Arms was still for undertaking to follow the trough of the Red Sea, but Cosmo declared that this course would be doubly dangerous now that the water had lowered and that they no longer had the _Jules Verne_ to act as a submarine scout, warning them of hidden perils.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading THE TERRIBLE NUCLEUS ARRIVES When the company in the Ark had recovered from the astonishment produced by the narratives of De Beauxchamps and Cosmo Versál, and particularly the vivid description given by the latter of the strange idol concealed in the breast of the "Father of Horror," and the inferences which he drew concerning its prophetic character, the question again arose as to their future course.

a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes

From this reading Captain Arms was still for undertaking to follow the trough of the Red Sea, but Cosmo declared that this course would be doubly dangerous now that the water had lowered and that they no longer had the _Jules Verne_ to act as a submarine scout, warning them of hidden perils.

a gradual sinking to a lower level

From this reading It was first necessary to learn if possible the actual height of the water, and whether it was still subsiding.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading They must now go by their own soundings, and this would be especially dangerous in the close neighborhood of half-submerged mountains, whose buttresses and foothills might rise suddenly out of the depths with slopes so steep that the lead would afford no certain guidance.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading THE TERRIBLE NUCLEUS ARRIVES When the company in the Ark had recovered from the astonishment produced by the narratives of De Beauxchamps and Cosmo Versál, and particularly the vivid description given by the latter of the strange idol concealed in the breast of the "Father of Horror," and the inferences which he drew concerning its prophetic character, the question again arose as to their future course.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Captain Arms was still for undertaking to follow the trough of the Red Sea, but Cosmo declared that this course would be doubly dangerous now that the water had lowered and that they no longer had the _Jules Verne_ to act as a submarine scout, warning them of hidden perils.

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

From this reading THE TERRIBLE NUCLEUS ARRIVES When the company in the Ark had recovered from the astonishment produced by the narratives of De Beauxchamps and Cosmo Versál, and particularly the vivid description given by the latter of the strange idol concealed in the breast of the "Father of Horror," and the inferences which he drew concerning its prophetic character, the question again arose as to their future course.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE TERRIBLE NUCLEUS ARRIVES When the company in the Ark had recovered from the astonishment produced by the narratives of De Beauxchamps and Cosmo Versál, and particularly the vivid description given by the latter of the strange idol concealed in the breast of the "Father of Horror," and the inferences which he drew concerning its prophetic character, the question again arose as to their future course.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Captain Arms was still for undertaking to follow the trough of the Red Sea, but Cosmo declared that this course would be doubly dangerous now that the water had lowered and that they no longer had the _Jules Verne_ to act as a submarine scout, warning them of hidden perils.

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

From this reading Captain Arms was still for undertaking to follow the trough of the Red Sea, but Cosmo declared that this course would be doubly dangerous now that the water had lowered and that they no longer had the _Jules Verne_ to act as a submarine scout, warning them of hidden perils.

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

From this reading Captain Arms was still for undertaking to follow the trough of the Red Sea, but Cosmo declared that this course would be doubly dangerous now that the water had lowered and that they no longer had the _Jules Verne_ to act as a submarine scout, warning them of hidden perils.

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

From this reading THE TERRIBLE NUCLEUS ARRIVES When the company in the Ark had recovered from the astonishment produced by the narratives of De Beauxchamps and Cosmo Versál, and particularly the vivid description given by the latter of the strange idol concealed in the breast of the "Father of Horror," and the inferences which he drew concerning its prophetic character, the question again arose as to their future course.

in the direction of

From this reading It was partly for this purpose that they had passed over Egypt instead of keeping directly on toward the coast of lower Palestine.

a narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed)

From this reading Captain Arms was still for undertaking to follow the trough of the Red Sea, but Cosmo declared that this course would be doubly dangerous now that the water had lowered and that they no longer had the _Jules Verne_ to act as a submarine scout, warning them of hidden perils.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Captain Arms was still for undertaking to follow the trough of the Red Sea, but Cosmo declared that this course would be doubly dangerous now that the water had lowered and that they no longer had the _Jules Verne_ to act as a submarine scout, warning them of hidden perils.

French writer who is considered the father of science fiction (1828-1905)

From this reading Captain Arms was still for undertaking to follow the trough of the Red Sea, but Cosmo declared that this course would be doubly dangerous now that the water had lowered and that they no longer had the _Jules Verne_ to act as a submarine scout, warning them of hidden perils.

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From this reading THE TERRIBLE NUCLEUS ARRIVES When the company in the Ark had recovered from the astonishment produced by the narratives of De Beauxchamps and Cosmo Versál, and particularly the vivid description given by the latter of the strange idol concealed in the breast of the "Father of Horror," and the inferences which he drew concerning its prophetic character, the question again arose as to their future course.

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading THE TERRIBLE NUCLEUS ARRIVES When the company in the Ark had recovered from the astonishment produced by the narratives of De Beauxchamps and Cosmo Versál, and particularly the vivid description given by the latter of the strange idol concealed in the breast of the "Father of Horror," and the inferences which he drew concerning its prophetic character, the question again arose as to their future course.

a message informing of danger

From this reading Captain Arms was still for undertaking to follow the trough of the Red Sea, but Cosmo declared that this course would be doubly dangerous now that the water had lowered and that they no longer had the _Jules Verne_ to act as a submarine scout, warning them of hidden perils.

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

From this reading Captain Arms was still for undertaking to follow the trough of the Red Sea, but Cosmo declared that this course would be doubly dangerous now that the water had lowered and that they no longer had the _Jules Verne_ to act as a submarine scout, warning them of hidden perils.

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 Captain Arms was still for undertaking to follow the trough of the Red Sea, but Cosmo declared that this course would be doubly dangerous now that the water had lowered and that they no longer had the _Jules Verne_ to act as a submarine scout, warning them of hidden perils.

at the time that

From this reading THE TERRIBLE NUCLEUS ARRIVES When the company in the Ark had recovered from the astonishment produced by the narratives of De Beauxchamps and Cosmo Versál, and particularly the vivid description given by the latter of the strange idol concealed in the breast of the "Father of Horror," and the inferences which he drew concerning its prophetic character, the question again arose as to their future course.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading It was first necessary to learn if possible the actual height of the water, and whether it was still subsiding.

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

From this reading THE TERRIBLE NUCLEUS ARRIVES When the company in the Ark had recovered from the astonishment produced by the narratives of De Beauxchamps and Cosmo Versál, and particularly the vivid description given by the latter of the strange idol concealed in the breast of the "Father of Horror," and the inferences which he drew concerning its prophetic character, the question again arose as to their future course.

belonging to which person

From this reading They must now go by their own soundings, and this would be especially dangerous in the close neighborhood of half-submerged mountains, whose buttresses and foothills might rise suddenly out of the depths with slopes so steep that the lead would afford no certain guidance.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They must now go by their own soundings, and this would be especially dangerous in the close neighborhood of half-submerged mountains, whose buttresses and foothills might rise suddenly out of the depths with slopes so steep that the lead would afford no certain guidance.

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

From this reading Captain Arms was still for undertaking to follow the trough of the Red Sea, but Cosmo declared that this course would be doubly dangerous now that the water had lowered and that they no longer had the _Jules Verne_ to act as a submarine scout, warning them of hidden perils.