used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN'S NEW SCHEME After the disappearance of Mt. Everest, Cosmo Versál made a careful measurement of the depth of water on the peak, which he found to be forty feet, and then decided to cruise eastward with the Ark, sailing slowly, and returning after a month to see whether by that time there would be any indications of the reappearance of land.
aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading He often debated the question with the savants aboard the Ark, and, despite their incredulity, he persisted in his opinion.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN'S NEW SCHEME After the disappearance of Mt. Everest, Cosmo Versál made a careful measurement of the depth of water on the peak, which he found to be forty feet, and then decided to cruise eastward with the Ark, sailing slowly, and returning after a month to see whether by that time there would be any indications of the reappearance of land.
anew
From this reading No part of his extraordinary theory of the deluge was more revolutionary, or scientifically incredible, than this idea that the continents would gradually emerge again, owing to internal stresses set up in the crust of the earth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN'S NEW SCHEME After the disappearance of Mt. Everest, Cosmo Versál made a careful measurement of the depth of water on the peak, which he found to be forty feet, and then decided to cruise eastward with the Ark, sailing slowly, and returning after a month to see whether by that time there would be any indications of the reappearance of land.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading This, he anticipated, would be caused by the tremendous pressure of the water, which must be ten or twelve miles deep over the greatest depressions of the old ocean-bottoms.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN'S NEW SCHEME After the disappearance of Mt. Everest, Cosmo Versál made a careful measurement of the depth of water on the peak, which he found to be forty feet, and then decided to cruise eastward with the Ark, sailing slowly, and returning after a month to see whether by that time there would be any indications of the reappearance of land.
ArknounUS /ɑːrk/
(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN'S NEW SCHEME After the disappearance of Mt. Everest, Cosmo Versál made a careful measurement of the depth of water on the peak, which he found to be forty feet, and then decided to cruise eastward with the Ark, sailing slowly, and returning after a month to see whether by that time there would be any indications of the reappearance of land.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading He expected that geological movements would attend the intrusion of the water into subterranean cavities and into the heated magma under volcanic regions.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN'S NEW SCHEME After the disappearance of Mt. Everest, Cosmo Versál made a careful measurement of the depth of water on the peak, which he found to be forty feet, and then decided to cruise eastward with the Ark, sailing slowly, and returning after a month to see whether by that time there would be any indications of the reappearance of land.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN'S NEW SCHEME After the disappearance of Mt. Everest, Cosmo Versál made a careful measurement of the depth of water on the peak, which he found to be forty feet, and then decided to cruise eastward with the Ark, sailing slowly, and returning after a month to see whether by that time there would be any indications of the reappearance of land.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN'S NEW SCHEME After the disappearance of Mt. Everest, Cosmo Versál made a careful measurement of the depth of water on the peak, which he found to be forty feet, and then decided to cruise eastward with the Ark, sailing slowly, and returning after a month to see whether by that time there would be any indications of the reappearance of land.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading This, he anticipated, would be caused by the tremendous pressure of the water, which must be ten or twelve miles deep over the greatest depressions of the old ocean-bottoms.
cavitiesnounUS /ˈkævɪtiz/
plural of “cavity” — a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)
From this reading He expected that geological movements would attend the intrusion of the water into subterranean cavities and into the heated magma under volcanic regions.
continentsnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənts/
plural of “continent” — one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading No part of his extraordinary theory of the deluge was more revolutionary, or scientifically incredible, than this idea that the continents would gradually emerge again, owing to internal stresses set up in the crust of the earth.
Cosmo
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From this reading THE FRENCHMAN'S NEW SCHEME After the disappearance of Mt. Everest, Cosmo Versál made a careful measurement of the depth of water on the peak, which he found to be forty feet, and then decided to cruise eastward with the Ark, sailing slowly, and returning after a month to see whether by that time there would be any indications of the reappearance of land.
cruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN'S NEW SCHEME After the disappearance of Mt. Everest, Cosmo Versál made a careful measurement of the depth of water on the peak, which he found to be forty feet, and then decided to cruise eastward with the Ark, sailing slowly, and returning after a month to see whether by that time there would be any indications of the reappearance of land.
crustnounUS /krʌst/
the outer layer of the Earth
From this reading No part of his extraordinary theory of the deluge was more revolutionary, or scientifically incredible, than this idea that the continents would gradually emerge again, owing to internal stresses set up in the crust of the earth.
debatedverbUS /dəˈbeɪtɪd/
past form of “debate” — argue with one another
From this reading He often debated the question with the savants aboard the Ark, and, despite their incredulity, he persisted in his opinion.
recognizable; marked
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN'S NEW SCHEME After the disappearance of Mt. Everest, Cosmo Versál made a careful measurement of the depth of water on the peak, which he found to be forty feet, and then decided to cruise eastward with the Ark, sailing slowly, and returning after a month to see whether by that time there would be any indications of the reappearance of land.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading This, he anticipated, would be caused by the tremendous pressure of the water, which must be ten or twelve miles deep over the greatest depressions of the old ocean-bottoms.
delugenounUS /ˈdeljuːdʒ/
an overwhelming number or amount
From this reading No part of his extraordinary theory of the deluge was more revolutionary, or scientifically incredible, than this idea that the continents would gradually emerge again, owing to internal stresses set up in the crust of the earth.
depressionsnounUS /dɪˈpreʃənz/
plural of “depression” — a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading This, he anticipated, would be caused by the tremendous pressure of the water, which must be ten or twelve miles deep over the greatest depressions of the old ocean-bottoms.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN'S NEW SCHEME After the disappearance of Mt. Everest, Cosmo Versál made a careful measurement of the depth of water on the peak, which he found to be forty feet, and then decided to cruise eastward with the Ark, sailing slowly, and returning after a month to see whether by that time there would be any indications of the reappearance of land.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading He often debated the question with the savants aboard the Ark, and, despite their incredulity, he persisted in his opinion.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN'S NEW SCHEME After the disappearance of Mt. Everest, Cosmo Versál made a careful measurement of the depth of water on the peak, which he found to be forty feet, and then decided to cruise eastward with the Ark, sailing slowly, and returning after a month to see whether by that time there would be any indications of the reappearance of land.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading No part of his extraordinary theory of the deluge was more revolutionary, or scientifically incredible, than this idea that the continents would gradually emerge again, owing to internal stresses set up in the crust of the earth.
eastwardadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN'S NEW SCHEME After the disappearance of Mt. Everest, Cosmo Versál made a careful measurement of the depth of water on the peak, which he found to be forty feet, and then decided to cruise eastward with the Ark, sailing slowly, and returning after a month to see whether by that time there would be any indications of the reappearance of land.
emergeverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒ/
come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading No part of his extraordinary theory of the deluge was more revolutionary, or scientifically incredible, than this idea that the continents would gradually emerge again, owing to internal stresses set up in the crust of the earth.
EverestnounUS /ˈevərəst/
a mountain in the central Himalayas on the border of Tibet and Nepal; the highest mountain peak in the world (29,028 feet high)
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN'S NEW SCHEME After the disappearance of Mt. Everest, Cosmo Versál made a careful measurement of the depth of water on the peak, which he found to be forty feet, and then decided to cruise eastward with the Ark, sailing slowly, and returning after a month to see whether by that time there would be any indications of the reappearance of land.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He expected that geological movements would attend the intrusion of the water into subterranean cavities and into the heated magma under volcanic regions.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading No part of his extraordinary theory of the deluge was more revolutionary, or scientifically incredible, than this idea that the continents would gradually emerge again, owing to internal stresses set up in the crust of the earth.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN'S NEW SCHEME After the disappearance of Mt. Everest, Cosmo Versál made a careful measurement of the depth of water on the peak, which he found to be forty feet, and then decided to cruise eastward with the Ark, sailing slowly, and returning after a month to see whether by that time there would be any indications of the reappearance of land.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN'S NEW SCHEME After the disappearance of Mt. Everest, Cosmo Versál made a careful measurement of the depth of water on the peak, which he found to be forty feet, and then decided to cruise eastward with the Ark, sailing slowly, and returning after a month to see whether by that time there would be any indications of the reappearance of land.
set up or found
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN'S NEW SCHEME After the disappearance of Mt. Everest, Cosmo Versál made a careful measurement of the depth of water on the peak, which he found to be forty feet, and then decided to cruise eastward with the Ark, sailing slowly, and returning after a month to see whether by that time there would be any indications of the reappearance of land.
FRENCHMAN'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN'S NEW SCHEME After the disappearance of Mt. Everest, Cosmo Versál made a careful measurement of the depth of water on the peak, which he found to be forty feet, and then decided to cruise eastward with the Ark, sailing slowly, and returning after a month to see whether by that time there would be any indications of the reappearance of land.
geologicaladjectiveUS /ˌdʒiːəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to or based on geology
From this reading He expected that geological movements would attend the intrusion of the water into subterranean cavities and into the heated magma under volcanic regions.
in a gradual manner
From this reading No part of his extraordinary theory of the deluge was more revolutionary, or scientifically incredible, than this idea that the continents would gradually emerge again, owing to internal stresses set up in the crust of the earth.
highest in quality
From this reading This, he anticipated, would be caused by the tremendous pressure of the water, which must be ten or twelve miles deep over the greatest depressions of the old ocean-bottoms.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN'S NEW SCHEME After the disappearance of Mt. Everest, Cosmo Versál made a careful measurement of the depth of water on the peak, which he found to be forty feet, and then decided to cruise eastward with the Ark, sailing slowly, and returning after a month to see whether by that time there would be any indications of the reappearance of land.
heatedadjectiveUS /ˈhiːtəd/
made warm or hot (“het” is a dialectal variant of “heated”)
From this reading He expected that geological movements would attend the intrusion of the water into subterranean cavities and into the heated magma under volcanic regions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No part of his extraordinary theory of the deluge was more revolutionary, or scientifically incredible, than this idea that the continents would gradually emerge again, owing to internal stresses set up in the crust of the earth.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading No part of his extraordinary theory of the deluge was more revolutionary, or scientifically incredible, than this idea that the continents would gradually emerge again, owing to internal stresses set up in the crust of the earth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No part of his extraordinary theory of the deluge was more revolutionary, or scientifically incredible, than this idea that the continents would gradually emerge again, owing to internal stresses set up in the crust of the earth.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading No part of his extraordinary theory of the deluge was more revolutionary, or scientifically incredible, than this idea that the continents would gradually emerge again, owing to internal stresses set up in the crust of the earth.
incredulitynounUS /ˌɪnkrəˈduːlɪti/
doubt about the truth of something
From this reading He often debated the question with the savants aboard the Ark, and, despite their incredulity, he persisted in his opinion.
indicationsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN'S NEW SCHEME After the disappearance of Mt. Everest, Cosmo Versál made a careful measurement of the depth of water on the peak, which he found to be forty feet, and then decided to cruise eastward with the Ark, sailing slowly, and returning after a month to see whether by that time there would be any indications of the reappearance of land.
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading No part of his extraordinary theory of the deluge was more revolutionary, or scientifically incredible, than this idea that the continents would gradually emerge again, owing to internal stresses set up in the crust of the earth.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He expected that geological movements would attend the intrusion of the water into subterranean cavities and into the heated magma under volcanic regions.
intrusionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːʒən/
any entry into an area not previously occupied
From this reading He expected that geological movements would attend the intrusion of the water into subterranean cavities and into the heated magma under volcanic regions.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN'S NEW SCHEME After the disappearance of Mt. Everest, Cosmo Versál made a careful measurement of the depth of water on the peak, which he found to be forty feet, and then decided to cruise eastward with the Ark, sailing slowly, and returning after a month to see whether by that time there would be any indications of the reappearance of land.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN'S NEW SCHEME After the disappearance of Mt. Everest, Cosmo Versál made a careful measurement of the depth of water on the peak, which he found to be forty feet, and then decided to cruise eastward with the Ark, sailing slowly, and returning after a month to see whether by that time there would be any indications of the reappearance of land.
magmanounUS /ˈmæɡmə/
molten rock in the earth's crust
From this reading He expected that geological movements would attend the intrusion of the water into subterranean cavities and into the heated magma under volcanic regions.
measurementnounUS /ˈmeʒərmənt/
the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN'S NEW SCHEME After the disappearance of Mt. Everest, Cosmo Versál made a careful measurement of the depth of water on the peak, which he found to be forty feet, and then decided to cruise eastward with the Ark, sailing slowly, and returning after a month to see whether by that time there would be any indications of the reappearance of land.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading This, he anticipated, would be caused by the tremendous pressure of the water, which must be ten or twelve miles deep over the greatest depressions of the old ocean-bottoms.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN'S NEW SCHEME After the disappearance of Mt. Everest, Cosmo Versál made a careful measurement of the depth of water on the peak, which he found to be forty feet, and then decided to cruise eastward with the Ark, sailing slowly, and returning after a month to see whether by that time there would be any indications of the reappearance of land.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No part of his extraordinary theory of the deluge was more revolutionary, or scientifically incredible, than this idea that the continents would gradually emerge again, owing to internal stresses set up in the crust of the earth.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading He expected that geological movements would attend the intrusion of the water into subterranean cavities and into the heated magma under volcanic regions.
MtnounUS /maʊnt/
a radioactive transuranic element
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN'S NEW SCHEME After the disappearance of Mt. Everest, Cosmo Versál made a careful measurement of the depth of water on the peak, which he found to be forty feet, and then decided to cruise eastward with the Ark, sailing slowly, and returning after a month to see whether by that time there would be any indications of the reappearance of land.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading This, he anticipated, would be caused by the tremendous pressure of the water, which must be ten or twelve miles deep over the greatest depressions of the old ocean-bottoms.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN'S NEW SCHEME After the disappearance of Mt. Everest, Cosmo Versál made a careful measurement of the depth of water on the peak, which he found to be forty feet, and then decided to cruise eastward with the Ark, sailing slowly, and returning after a month to see whether by that time there would be any indications of the reappearance of land.
not any; not one
From this reading No part of his extraordinary theory of the deluge was more revolutionary, or scientifically incredible, than this idea that the continents would gradually emerge again, owing to internal stresses set up in the crust of the earth.
ocean-bottoms
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This, he anticipated, would be caused by the tremendous pressure of the water, which must be ten or twelve miles deep over the greatest depressions of the old ocean-bottoms.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN'S NEW SCHEME After the disappearance of Mt. Everest, Cosmo Versál made a careful measurement of the depth of water on the peak, which he found to be forty feet, and then decided to cruise eastward with the Ark, sailing slowly, and returning after a month to see whether by that time there would be any indications of the reappearance of land.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He often debated the question with the savants aboard the Ark, and, despite their incredulity, he persisted in his opinion.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading This, he anticipated, would be caused by the tremendous pressure of the water, which must be ten or twelve miles deep over the greatest depressions of the old ocean-bottoms.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN'S NEW SCHEME After the disappearance of Mt. Everest, Cosmo Versál made a careful measurement of the depth of water on the peak, which he found to be forty feet, and then decided to cruise eastward with the Ark, sailing slowly, and returning after a month to see whether by that time there would be any indications of the reappearance of land.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading He often debated the question with the savants aboard the Ark, and, despite their incredulity, he persisted in his opinion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No part of his extraordinary theory of the deluge was more revolutionary, or scientifically incredible, than this idea that the continents would gradually emerge again, owing to internal stresses set up in the crust of the earth.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This, he anticipated, would be caused by the tremendous pressure of the water, which must be ten or twelve miles deep over the greatest depressions of the old ocean-bottoms.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading No part of his extraordinary theory of the deluge was more revolutionary, or scientifically incredible, than this idea that the continents would gradually emerge again, owing to internal stresses set up in the crust of the earth.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading No part of his extraordinary theory of the deluge was more revolutionary, or scientifically incredible, than this idea that the continents would gradually emerge again, owing to internal stresses set up in the crust of the earth.
peaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN'S NEW SCHEME After the disappearance of Mt. Everest, Cosmo Versál made a careful measurement of the depth of water on the peak, which he found to be forty feet, and then decided to cruise eastward with the Ark, sailing slowly, and returning after a month to see whether by that time there would be any indications of the reappearance of land.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading He often debated the question with the savants aboard the Ark, and, despite their incredulity, he persisted in his opinion.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading This, he anticipated, would be caused by the tremendous pressure of the water, which must be ten or twelve miles deep over the greatest depressions of the old ocean-bottoms.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading He often debated the question with the savants aboard the Ark, and, despite their incredulity, he persisted in his opinion.
reappearancenounUS /ˌriːəˈpɪrəns/
the event of something appearing again
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN'S NEW SCHEME After the disappearance of Mt. Everest, Cosmo Versál made a careful measurement of the depth of water on the peak, which he found to be forty feet, and then decided to cruise eastward with the Ark, sailing slowly, and returning after a month to see whether by that time there would be any indications of the reappearance of land.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading He expected that geological movements would attend the intrusion of the water into subterranean cavities and into the heated magma under volcanic regions.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN'S NEW SCHEME After the disappearance of Mt. Everest, Cosmo Versál made a careful measurement of the depth of water on the peak, which he found to be forty feet, and then decided to cruise eastward with the Ark, sailing slowly, and returning after a month to see whether by that time there would be any indications of the reappearance of land.
revolutionaryadjectiveUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃəneri/
markedly new or introducing radical change
From this reading No part of his extraordinary theory of the deluge was more revolutionary, or scientifically incredible, than this idea that the continents would gradually emerge again, owing to internal stresses set up in the crust of the earth.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN'S NEW SCHEME After the disappearance of Mt. Everest, Cosmo Versál made a careful measurement of the depth of water on the peak, which he found to be forty feet, and then decided to cruise eastward with the Ark, sailing slowly, and returning after a month to see whether by that time there would be any indications of the reappearance of land.
savantsnounUS /ˈsævənts/
plural of “savant” — someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field
From this reading He often debated the question with the savants aboard the Ark, and, despite their incredulity, he persisted in his opinion.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN'S NEW SCHEME After the disappearance of Mt. Everest, Cosmo Versál made a careful measurement of the depth of water on the peak, which he found to be forty feet, and then decided to cruise eastward with the Ark, sailing slowly, and returning after a month to see whether by that time there would be any indications of the reappearance of land.
scientificallyadverbUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪkəli/
with respect to science; in a scientific way
From this reading No part of his extraordinary theory of the deluge was more revolutionary, or scientifically incredible, than this idea that the continents would gradually emerge again, owing to internal stresses set up in the crust of the earth.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN'S NEW SCHEME After the disappearance of Mt. Everest, Cosmo Versál made a careful measurement of the depth of water on the peak, which he found to be forty feet, and then decided to cruise eastward with the Ark, sailing slowly, and returning after a month to see whether by that time there would be any indications of the reappearance of land.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading No part of his extraordinary theory of the deluge was more revolutionary, or scientifically incredible, than this idea that the continents would gradually emerge again, owing to internal stresses set up in the crust of the earth.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN'S NEW SCHEME After the disappearance of Mt. Everest, Cosmo Versál made a careful measurement of the depth of water on the peak, which he found to be forty feet, and then decided to cruise eastward with the Ark, sailing slowly, and returning after a month to see whether by that time there would be any indications of the reappearance of land.
stressesnounUS /ˈstresəz/
plural of “stress” — the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
From this reading No part of his extraordinary theory of the deluge was more revolutionary, or scientifically incredible, than this idea that the continents would gradually emerge again, owing to internal stresses set up in the crust of the earth.
subterraneanadjectiveUS /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
From this reading He expected that geological movements would attend the intrusion of the water into subterranean cavities and into the heated magma under volcanic regions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading This, he anticipated, would be caused by the tremendous pressure of the water, which must be ten or twelve miles deep over the greatest depressions of the old ocean-bottoms.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No part of his extraordinary theory of the deluge was more revolutionary, or scientifically incredible, than this idea that the continents would gradually emerge again, owing to internal stresses set up in the crust of the earth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN'S NEW SCHEME After the disappearance of Mt. Everest, Cosmo Versál made a careful measurement of the depth of water on the peak, which he found to be forty feet, and then decided to cruise eastward with the Ark, sailing slowly, and returning after a month to see whether by that time there would be any indications of the reappearance of land.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN'S NEW SCHEME After the disappearance of Mt. Everest, Cosmo Versál made a careful measurement of the depth of water on the peak, which he found to be forty feet, and then decided to cruise eastward with the Ark, sailing slowly, and returning after a month to see whether by that time there would be any indications of the reappearance of land.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He often debated the question with the savants aboard the Ark, and, despite their incredulity, he persisted in his opinion.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN'S NEW SCHEME After the disappearance of Mt. Everest, Cosmo Versál made a careful measurement of the depth of water on the peak, which he found to be forty feet, and then decided to cruise eastward with the Ark, sailing slowly, and returning after a month to see whether by that time there would be any indications of the reappearance of land.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading No part of his extraordinary theory of the deluge was more revolutionary, or scientifically incredible, than this idea that the continents would gradually emerge again, owing to internal stresses set up in the crust of the earth.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN'S NEW SCHEME After the disappearance of Mt. Everest, Cosmo Versál made a careful measurement of the depth of water on the peak, which he found to be forty feet, and then decided to cruise eastward with the Ark, sailing slowly, and returning after a month to see whether by that time there would be any indications of the reappearance of land.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading No part of his extraordinary theory of the deluge was more revolutionary, or scientifically incredible, than this idea that the continents would gradually emerge again, owing to internal stresses set up in the crust of the earth.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN'S NEW SCHEME After the disappearance of Mt. Everest, Cosmo Versál made a careful measurement of the depth of water on the peak, which he found to be forty feet, and then decided to cruise eastward with the Ark, sailing slowly, and returning after a month to see whether by that time there would be any indications of the reappearance of land.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN'S NEW SCHEME After the disappearance of Mt. Everest, Cosmo Versál made a careful measurement of the depth of water on the peak, which he found to be forty feet, and then decided to cruise eastward with the Ark, sailing slowly, and returning after a month to see whether by that time there would be any indications of the reappearance of land.
tremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading This, he anticipated, would be caused by the tremendous pressure of the water, which must be ten or twelve miles deep over the greatest depressions of the old ocean-bottoms.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading This, he anticipated, would be caused by the tremendous pressure of the water, which must be ten or twelve miles deep over the greatest depressions of the old ocean-bottoms.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He expected that geological movements would attend the intrusion of the water into subterranean cavities and into the heated magma under volcanic regions.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading No part of his extraordinary theory of the deluge was more revolutionary, or scientifically incredible, than this idea that the continents would gradually emerge again, owing to internal stresses set up in the crust of the earth.
Versál
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From this reading THE FRENCHMAN'S NEW SCHEME After the disappearance of Mt. Everest, Cosmo Versál made a careful measurement of the depth of water on the peak, which he found to be forty feet, and then decided to cruise eastward with the Ark, sailing slowly, and returning after a month to see whether by that time there would be any indications of the reappearance of land.
volcanicadjectiveUS /vɑːlˈkænɪk/
relating to or produced by or consisting of volcanoes
From this reading He expected that geological movements would attend the intrusion of the water into subterranean cavities and into the heated magma under volcanic regions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No part of his extraordinary theory of the deluge was more revolutionary, or scientifically incredible, than this idea that the continents would gradually emerge again, owing to internal stresses set up in the crust of the earth.
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 THE FRENCHMAN'S NEW SCHEME After the disappearance of Mt. Everest, Cosmo Versál made a careful measurement of the depth of water on the peak, which he found to be forty feet, and then decided to cruise eastward with the Ark, sailing slowly, and returning after a month to see whether by that time there would be any indications of the reappearance of land.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN'S NEW SCHEME After the disappearance of Mt. Everest, Cosmo Versál made a careful measurement of the depth of water on the peak, which he found to be forty feet, and then decided to cruise eastward with the Ark, sailing slowly, and returning after a month to see whether by that time there would be any indications of the reappearance of land.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN'S NEW SCHEME After the disappearance of Mt. Everest, Cosmo Versál made a careful measurement of the depth of water on the peak, which he found to be forty feet, and then decided to cruise eastward with the Ark, sailing slowly, and returning after a month to see whether by that time there would be any indications of the reappearance of land.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN'S NEW SCHEME After the disappearance of Mt. Everest, Cosmo Versál made a careful measurement of the depth of water on the peak, which he found to be forty feet, and then decided to cruise eastward with the Ark, sailing slowly, and returning after a month to see whether by that time there would be any indications of the reappearance of land.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE FRENCHMAN'S NEW SCHEME After the disappearance of Mt. Everest, Cosmo Versál made a careful measurement of the depth of water on the peak, which he found to be forty feet, and then decided to cruise eastward with the Ark, sailing slowly, and returning after a month to see whether by that time there would be any indications of the reappearance of land.
