Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading Now, while a thousand pairs of eyes were interrogating the smooth surface of the sea, and striving to penetrate its cerulean depths, a great surprise was sprung upon the passengers.

plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks

From this reading The rear gangway of the lowest deck was cleared, a heavy crane-like beam was set projecting over the water, and men began to rig a flexible cable, which had been specially prepared for the purpose of lowering the bell into the depths, and of raising it again when the adventurers should wish to return to the surface.

anew

From this reading The rear gangway of the lowest deck was cleared, a heavy crane-like beam was set projecting over the water, and men began to rig a flexible cable, which had been specially prepared for the purpose of lowering the bell into the depths, and of raising it again when the adventurers should wish to return to the surface.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading NEW YORK IN HER OCEAN TOMB During the long voyage from the sunken Himalayas to still deeper sunken New York, De Beauxchamps, with his fellow-countrymen and the skilled mechanics assigned by Cosmo Versál to aid them, had finished the construction of the huge diving-bell.

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

From this reading NEW YORK IN HER OCEAN TOMB During the long voyage from the sunken Himalayas to still deeper sunken New York, De Beauxchamps, with his fellow-countrymen and the skilled mechanics assigned by Cosmo Versál to aid them, had finished the construction of the huge diving-bell.

aroused to action

From this reading Everybody's attention was immediately attracted to these strange preparations, and the utmost curiosity was aroused.

appointed to a post or duty

From this reading NEW YORK IN HER OCEAN TOMB During the long voyage from the sunken Himalayas to still deeper sunken New York, De Beauxchamps, with his fellow-countrymen and the skilled mechanics assigned by Cosmo Versál to aid them, had finished the construction of the huge diving-bell.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Everybody's attention was immediately attracted to these strange preparations, and the utmost curiosity was aroused.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading Everybody's attention was immediately attracted to these strange preparations, and the utmost curiosity was aroused.

a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading The rear gangway of the lowest deck was cleared, a heavy crane-like beam was set projecting over the water, and men began to rig a flexible cable, which had been specially prepared for the purpose of lowering the bell into the depths, and of raising it again when the adventurers should wish to return to the surface.

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From this reading NEW YORK IN HER OCEAN TOMB During the long voyage from the sunken Himalayas to still deeper sunken New York, De Beauxchamps, with his fellow-countrymen and the skilled mechanics assigned by Cosmo Versál to aid them, had finished the construction of the huge diving-bell.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading No one not in the secret had the slightest idea of what had been done, owing to the remote situation of the deck on which the construction was carried out.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The rear gangway of the lowest deck was cleared, a heavy crane-like beam was set projecting over the water, and men began to rig a flexible cable, which had been specially prepared for the purpose of lowering the bell into the depths, and of raising it again when the adventurers should wish to return to the surface.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading The rear gangway of the lowest deck was cleared, a heavy crane-like beam was set projecting over the water, and men began to rig a flexible cable, which had been specially prepared for the purpose of lowering the bell into the depths, and of raising it again when the adventurers should wish to return to the surface.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading NEW YORK IN HER OCEAN TOMB During the long voyage from the sunken Himalayas to still deeper sunken New York, De Beauxchamps, with his fellow-countrymen and the skilled mechanics assigned by Cosmo Versál to aid them, had finished the construction of the huge diving-bell.

a telegram sent abroad

From this reading The rear gangway of the lowest deck was cleared, a heavy crane-like beam was set projecting over the water, and men began to rig a flexible cable, which had been specially prepared for the purpose of lowering the bell into the depths, and of raising it again when the adventurers should wish to return to the surface.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading No one not in the secret had the slightest idea of what had been done, owing to the remote situation of the deck on which the construction was carried out.

a light shade of blue

From this reading Now, while a thousand pairs of eyes were interrogating the smooth surface of the sea, and striving to penetrate its cerulean depths, a great surprise was sprung upon the passengers.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading The rear gangway of the lowest deck was cleared, a heavy crane-like beam was set projecting over the water, and men began to rig a flexible cable, which had been specially prepared for the purpose of lowering the bell into the depths, and of raising it again when the adventurers should wish to return to the surface.

the act of constructing something

From this reading NEW YORK IN HER OCEAN TOMB During the long voyage from the sunken Himalayas to still deeper sunken New York, De Beauxchamps, with his fellow-countrymen and the skilled mechanics assigned by Cosmo Versál to aid them, had finished the construction of the huge diving-bell.

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From this reading NEW YORK IN HER OCEAN TOMB During the long voyage from the sunken Himalayas to still deeper sunken New York, De Beauxchamps, with his fellow-countrymen and the skilled mechanics assigned by Cosmo Versál to aid them, had finished the construction of the huge diving-bell.

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From this reading The rear gangway of the lowest deck was cleared, a heavy crane-like beam was set projecting over the water, and men began to rig a flexible cable, which had been specially prepared for the purpose of lowering the bell into the depths, and of raising it again when the adventurers should wish to return to the surface.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading Everybody's attention was immediately attracted to these strange preparations, and the utmost curiosity was aroused.

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

From this reading NEW YORK IN HER OCEAN TOMB During the long voyage from the sunken Himalayas to still deeper sunken New York, De Beauxchamps, with his fellow-countrymen and the skilled mechanics assigned by Cosmo Versál to aid them, had finished the construction of the huge diving-bell.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading No one not in the secret had the slightest idea of what had been done, owing to the remote situation of the deck on which the construction was carried out.

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading NEW YORK IN HER OCEAN TOMB During the long voyage from the sunken Himalayas to still deeper sunken New York, De Beauxchamps, with his fellow-countrymen and the skilled mechanics assigned by Cosmo Versál to aid them, had finished the construction of the huge diving-bell.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading Now, while a thousand pairs of eyes were interrogating the smooth surface of the sea, and striving to penetrate its cerulean depths, a great surprise was sprung upon the passengers.

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From this reading NEW YORK IN HER OCEAN TOMB During the long voyage from the sunken Himalayas to still deeper sunken New York, De Beauxchamps, with his fellow-countrymen and the skilled mechanics assigned by Cosmo Versál to aid them, had finished the construction of the huge diving-bell.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading No one not in the secret had the slightest idea of what had been done, owing to the remote situation of the deck on which the construction was carried out.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading NEW YORK IN HER OCEAN TOMB During the long voyage from the sunken Himalayas to still deeper sunken New York, De Beauxchamps, with his fellow-countrymen and the skilled mechanics assigned by Cosmo Versál to aid them, had finished the construction of the huge diving-bell.

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From this reading Everybody's attention was immediately attracted to these strange preparations, and the utmost curiosity was aroused.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Now, while a thousand pairs of eyes were interrogating the smooth surface of the sea, and striving to penetrate its cerulean depths, a great surprise was sprung upon the passengers.

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From this reading NEW YORK IN HER OCEAN TOMB During the long voyage from the sunken Himalayas to still deeper sunken New York, De Beauxchamps, with his fellow-countrymen and the skilled mechanics assigned by Cosmo Versál to aid them, had finished the construction of the huge diving-bell.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading NEW YORK IN HER OCEAN TOMB During the long voyage from the sunken Himalayas to still deeper sunken New York, De Beauxchamps, with his fellow-countrymen and the skilled mechanics assigned by Cosmo Versál to aid them, had finished the construction of the huge diving-bell.

capable of being changed

From this reading The rear gangway of the lowest deck was cleared, a heavy crane-like beam was set projecting over the water, and men began to rig a flexible cable, which had been specially prepared for the purpose of lowering the bell into the depths, and of raising it again when the adventurers should wish to return to the surface.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The rear gangway of the lowest deck was cleared, a heavy crane-like beam was set projecting over the water, and men began to rig a flexible cable, which had been specially prepared for the purpose of lowering the bell into the depths, and of raising it again when the adventurers should wish to return to the surface.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading NEW YORK IN HER OCEAN TOMB During the long voyage from the sunken Himalayas to still deeper sunken New York, De Beauxchamps, with his fellow-countrymen and the skilled mechanics assigned by Cosmo Versál to aid them, had finished the construction of the huge diving-bell.

a temporary passageway of planks (as over mud on a building site)

From this reading The rear gangway of the lowest deck was cleared, a heavy crane-like beam was set projecting over the water, and men began to rig a flexible cable, which had been specially prepared for the purpose of lowering the bell into the depths, and of raising it again when the adventurers should wish to return to the surface.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Now, while a thousand pairs of eyes were interrogating the smooth surface of the sea, and striving to penetrate its cerulean depths, a great surprise was sprung upon the passengers.

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

From this reading NEW YORK IN HER OCEAN TOMB During the long voyage from the sunken Himalayas to still deeper sunken New York, De Beauxchamps, with his fellow-countrymen and the skilled mechanics assigned by Cosmo Versál to aid them, had finished the construction of the huge diving-bell.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The rear gangway of the lowest deck was cleared, a heavy crane-like beam was set projecting over the water, and men began to rig a flexible cable, which had been specially prepared for the purpose of lowering the bell into the depths, and of raising it again when the adventurers should wish to return to the surface.

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

From this reading NEW YORK IN HER OCEAN TOMB During the long voyage from the sunken Himalayas to still deeper sunken New York, De Beauxchamps, with his fellow-countrymen and the skilled mechanics assigned by Cosmo Versál to aid them, had finished the construction of the huge diving-bell.

a mountain range extending 1500 miles on the border between India and Tibet; this range contains the world's highest mountain

From this reading NEW YORK IN HER OCEAN TOMB During the long voyage from the sunken Himalayas to still deeper sunken New York, De Beauxchamps, with his fellow-countrymen and the skilled mechanics assigned by Cosmo Versál to aid them, had finished the construction of the huge diving-bell.

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

From this reading NEW YORK IN HER OCEAN TOMB During the long voyage from the sunken Himalayas to still deeper sunken New York, De Beauxchamps, with his fellow-countrymen and the skilled mechanics assigned by Cosmo Versál to aid them, had finished the construction of the huge diving-bell.

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

From this reading NEW YORK IN HER OCEAN TOMB During the long voyage from the sunken Himalayas to still deeper sunken New York, De Beauxchamps, with his fellow-countrymen and the skilled mechanics assigned by Cosmo Versál to aid them, had finished the construction of the huge diving-bell.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading No one not in the secret had the slightest idea of what had been done, owing to the remote situation of the deck on which the construction was carried out.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Everybody's attention was immediately attracted to these strange preparations, and the utmost curiosity was aroused.

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

From this reading NEW YORK IN HER OCEAN TOMB During the long voyage from the sunken Himalayas to still deeper sunken New York, De Beauxchamps, with his fellow-countrymen and the skilled mechanics assigned by Cosmo Versál to aid them, had finished the construction of the huge diving-bell.

-ing form of “interrogate” — transmit (a signal) for setting off an appropriate response, as in telecommunication

From this reading Now, while a thousand pairs of eyes were interrogating the smooth surface of the sea, and striving to penetrate its cerulean depths, a great surprise was sprung upon the passengers.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The rear gangway of the lowest deck was cleared, a heavy crane-like beam was set projecting over the water, and men began to rig a flexible cable, which had been specially prepared for the purpose of lowering the bell into the depths, and of raising it again when the adventurers should wish to return to the surface.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The rear gangway of the lowest deck was cleared, a heavy crane-like beam was set projecting over the water, and men began to rig a flexible cable, which had been specially prepared for the purpose of lowering the bell into the depths, and of raising it again when the adventurers should wish to return to the surface.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Now, while a thousand pairs of eyes were interrogating the smooth surface of the sea, and striving to penetrate its cerulean depths, a great surprise was sprung upon the passengers.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading NEW YORK IN HER OCEAN TOMB During the long voyage from the sunken Himalayas to still deeper sunken New York, De Beauxchamps, with his fellow-countrymen and the skilled mechanics assigned by Cosmo Versál to aid them, had finished the construction of the huge diving-bell.

darkened by clouds

From this reading The rear gangway of the lowest deck was cleared, a heavy crane-like beam was set projecting over the water, and men began to rig a flexible cable, which had been specially prepared for the purpose of lowering the bell into the depths, and of raising it again when the adventurers should wish to return to the surface.

lowest in rank or importance

From this reading The rear gangway of the lowest deck was cleared, a heavy crane-like beam was set projecting over the water, and men began to rig a flexible cable, which had been specially prepared for the purpose of lowering the bell into the depths, and of raising it again when the adventurers should wish to return to the surface.

the branch of physics concerned with the motion of bodies in a frame of reference

From this reading NEW YORK IN HER OCEAN TOMB During the long voyage from the sunken Himalayas to still deeper sunken New York, De Beauxchamps, with his fellow-countrymen and the skilled mechanics assigned by Cosmo Versál to aid them, had finished the construction of the huge diving-bell.

the force of workers available

From this reading The rear gangway of the lowest deck was cleared, a heavy crane-like beam was set projecting over the water, and men began to rig a flexible cable, which had been specially prepared for the purpose of lowering the bell into the depths, and of raising it again when the adventurers should wish to return to the surface.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading NEW YORK IN HER OCEAN TOMB During the long voyage from the sunken Himalayas to still deeper sunken New York, De Beauxchamps, with his fellow-countrymen and the skilled mechanics assigned by Cosmo Versál to aid them, had finished the construction of the huge diving-bell.

not any; not one

From this reading No one not in the secret had the slightest idea of what had been done, owing to the remote situation of the deck on which the construction was carried out.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading No one not in the secret had the slightest idea of what had been done, owing to the remote situation of the deck on which the construction was carried out.

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

From this reading Now, while a thousand pairs of eyes were interrogating the smooth surface of the sea, and striving to penetrate its cerulean depths, a great surprise was sprung upon the passengers.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading NEW YORK IN HER OCEAN TOMB During the long voyage from the sunken Himalayas to still deeper sunken New York, De Beauxchamps, with his fellow-countrymen and the skilled mechanics assigned by Cosmo Versál to aid them, had finished the construction of the huge diving-bell.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading NEW YORK IN HER OCEAN TOMB During the long voyage from the sunken Himalayas to still deeper sunken New York, De Beauxchamps, with his fellow-countrymen and the skilled mechanics assigned by Cosmo Versál to aid them, had finished the construction of the huge diving-bell.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading No one not in the secret had the slightest idea of what had been done, owing to the remote situation of the deck on which the construction was carried out.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No one not in the secret had the slightest idea of what had been done, owing to the remote situation of the deck on which the construction was carried out.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading No one not in the secret had the slightest idea of what had been done, owing to the remote situation of the deck on which the construction was carried out.

above and across; more than

From this reading The rear gangway of the lowest deck was cleared, a heavy crane-like beam was set projecting over the water, and men began to rig a flexible cable, which had been specially prepared for the purpose of lowering the bell into the depths, and of raising it again when the adventurers should wish to return to the surface.

owed as a debt

From this reading No one not in the secret had the slightest idea of what had been done, owing to the remote situation of the deck on which the construction was carried out.

plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading Now, while a thousand pairs of eyes were interrogating the smooth surface of the sea, and striving to penetrate its cerulean depths, a great surprise was sprung upon the passengers.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading Now, while a thousand pairs of eyes were interrogating the smooth surface of the sea, and striving to penetrate its cerulean depths, a great surprise was sprung upon the passengers.

pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading Now, while a thousand pairs of eyes were interrogating the smooth surface of the sea, and striving to penetrate its cerulean depths, a great surprise was sprung upon the passengers.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading Everybody's attention was immediately attracted to these strange preparations, and the utmost curiosity was aroused.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading The rear gangway of the lowest deck was cleared, a heavy crane-like beam was set projecting over the water, and men began to rig a flexible cable, which had been specially prepared for the purpose of lowering the bell into the depths, and of raising it again when the adventurers should wish to return to the surface.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading The rear gangway of the lowest deck was cleared, a heavy crane-like beam was set projecting over the water, and men began to rig a flexible cable, which had been specially prepared for the purpose of lowering the bell into the depths, and of raising it again when the adventurers should wish to return to the surface.

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

From this reading The rear gangway of the lowest deck was cleared, a heavy crane-like beam was set projecting over the water, and men began to rig a flexible cable, which had been specially prepared for the purpose of lowering the bell into the depths, and of raising it again when the adventurers should wish to return to the surface.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading The rear gangway of the lowest deck was cleared, a heavy crane-like beam was set projecting over the water, and men began to rig a flexible cable, which had been specially prepared for the purpose of lowering the bell into the depths, and of raising it again when the adventurers should wish to return to the surface.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading The rear gangway of the lowest deck was cleared, a heavy crane-like beam was set projecting over the water, and men began to rig a flexible cable, which had been specially prepared for the purpose of lowering the bell into the depths, and of raising it again when the adventurers should wish to return to the surface.

located far away spatially

From this reading No one not in the secret had the slightest idea of what had been done, owing to the remote situation of the deck on which the construction was carried out.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The rear gangway of the lowest deck was cleared, a heavy crane-like beam was set projecting over the water, and men began to rig a flexible cable, which had been specially prepared for the purpose of lowering the bell into the depths, and of raising it again when the adventurers should wish to return to the surface.

arrange the outcome of by means of deceit

From this reading The rear gangway of the lowest deck was cleared, a heavy crane-like beam was set projecting over the water, and men began to rig a flexible cable, which had been specially prepared for the purpose of lowering the bell into the depths, and of raising it again when the adventurers should wish to return to the surface.

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

From this reading Now, while a thousand pairs of eyes were interrogating the smooth surface of the sea, and striving to penetrate its cerulean depths, a great surprise was sprung upon the passengers.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading No one not in the secret had the slightest idea of what had been done, owing to the remote situation of the deck on which the construction was carried out.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The rear gangway of the lowest deck was cleared, a heavy crane-like beam was set projecting over the water, and men began to rig a flexible cable, which had been specially prepared for the purpose of lowering the bell into the depths, and of raising it again when the adventurers should wish to return to the surface.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The rear gangway of the lowest deck was cleared, a heavy crane-like beam was set projecting over the water, and men began to rig a flexible cable, which had been specially prepared for the purpose of lowering the bell into the depths, and of raising it again when the adventurers should wish to return to the surface.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading No one not in the secret had the slightest idea of what had been done, owing to the remote situation of the deck on which the construction was carried out.

having or showing or requiring special skill

From this reading NEW YORK IN HER OCEAN TOMB During the long voyage from the sunken Himalayas to still deeper sunken New York, De Beauxchamps, with his fellow-countrymen and the skilled mechanics assigned by Cosmo Versál to aid them, had finished the construction of the huge diving-bell.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading No one not in the secret had the slightest idea of what had been done, owing to the remote situation of the deck on which the construction was carried out.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading Now, while a thousand pairs of eyes were interrogating the smooth surface of the sea, and striving to penetrate its cerulean depths, a great surprise was sprung upon the passengers.

in a special manner

From this reading The rear gangway of the lowest deck was cleared, a heavy crane-like beam was set projecting over the water, and men began to rig a flexible cable, which had been specially prepared for the purpose of lowering the bell into the depths, and of raising it again when the adventurers should wish to return to the surface.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Now, while a thousand pairs of eyes were interrogating the smooth surface of the sea, and striving to penetrate its cerulean depths, a great surprise was sprung upon the passengers.

not in physical motion

From this reading NEW YORK IN HER OCEAN TOMB During the long voyage from the sunken Himalayas to still deeper sunken New York, De Beauxchamps, with his fellow-countrymen and the skilled mechanics assigned by Cosmo Versál to aid them, had finished the construction of the huge diving-bell.

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

From this reading Everybody's attention was immediately attracted to these strange preparations, and the utmost curiosity was aroused.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading Now, while a thousand pairs of eyes were interrogating the smooth surface of the sea, and striving to penetrate its cerulean depths, a great surprise was sprung upon the passengers.

having a sunken area

From this reading NEW YORK IN HER OCEAN TOMB During the long voyage from the sunken Himalayas to still deeper sunken New York, De Beauxchamps, with his fellow-countrymen and the skilled mechanics assigned by Cosmo Versál to aid them, had finished the construction of the huge diving-bell.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading Now, while a thousand pairs of eyes were interrogating the smooth surface of the sea, and striving to penetrate its cerulean depths, a great surprise was sprung upon the passengers.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Now, while a thousand pairs of eyes were interrogating the smooth surface of the sea, and striving to penetrate its cerulean depths, a great surprise was sprung upon the passengers.

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

From this reading NEW YORK IN HER OCEAN TOMB During the long voyage from the sunken Himalayas to still deeper sunken New York, De Beauxchamps, with his fellow-countrymen and the skilled mechanics assigned by Cosmo Versál to aid them, had finished the construction of the huge diving-bell.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading NEW YORK IN HER OCEAN TOMB During the long voyage from the sunken Himalayas to still deeper sunken New York, De Beauxchamps, with his fellow-countrymen and the skilled mechanics assigned by Cosmo Versál to aid them, had finished the construction of the huge diving-bell.

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

From this reading Everybody's attention was immediately attracted to these strange preparations, and the utmost curiosity was aroused.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Now, while a thousand pairs of eyes were interrogating the smooth surface of the sea, and striving to penetrate its cerulean depths, a great surprise was sprung upon the passengers.

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

From this reading NEW YORK IN HER OCEAN TOMB During the long voyage from the sunken Himalayas to still deeper sunken New York, De Beauxchamps, with his fellow-countrymen and the skilled mechanics assigned by Cosmo Versál to aid them, had finished the construction of the huge diving-bell.

a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)

From this reading NEW YORK IN HER OCEAN TOMB During the long voyage from the sunken Himalayas to still deeper sunken New York, De Beauxchamps, with his fellow-countrymen and the skilled mechanics assigned by Cosmo Versál to aid them, had finished the construction of the huge diving-bell.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Now, while a thousand pairs of eyes were interrogating the smooth surface of the sea, and striving to penetrate its cerulean depths, a great surprise was sprung upon the passengers.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Everybody's attention was immediately attracted to these strange preparations, and the utmost curiosity was aroused.

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

From this reading NEW YORK IN HER OCEAN TOMB During the long voyage from the sunken Himalayas to still deeper sunken New York, De Beauxchamps, with his fellow-countrymen and the skilled mechanics assigned by Cosmo Versál to aid them, had finished the construction of the huge diving-bell.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading NEW YORK IN HER OCEAN TOMB During the long voyage from the sunken Himalayas to still deeper sunken New York, De Beauxchamps, with his fellow-countrymen and the skilled mechanics assigned by Cosmo Versál to aid them, had finished the construction of the huge diving-bell.

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

From this reading No one not in the secret had the slightest idea of what had been done, owing to the remote situation of the deck on which the construction was carried out.

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 rear gangway of the lowest deck was cleared, a heavy crane-like beam was set projecting over the water, and men began to rig a flexible cable, which had been specially prepared for the purpose of lowering the bell into the depths, and of raising it again when the adventurers should wish to return to the surface.

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

From this reading Now, while a thousand pairs of eyes were interrogating the smooth surface of the sea, and striving to penetrate its cerulean depths, a great surprise was sprung upon the passengers.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading No one not in the secret had the slightest idea of what had been done, owing to the remote situation of the deck on which the construction was carried out.

at the time that

From this reading The rear gangway of the lowest deck was cleared, a heavy crane-like beam was set projecting over the water, and men began to rig a flexible cable, which had been specially prepared for the purpose of lowering the bell into the depths, and of raising it again when the adventurers should wish to return to the surface.

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

From this reading No one not in the secret had the slightest idea of what had been done, owing to the remote situation of the deck on which the construction was carried out.

during the time that

From this reading Now, while a thousand pairs of eyes were interrogating the smooth surface of the sea, and striving to penetrate its cerulean depths, a great surprise was sprung upon the passengers.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading The rear gangway of the lowest deck was cleared, a heavy crane-like beam was set projecting over the water, and men began to rig a flexible cable, which had been specially prepared for the purpose of lowering the bell into the depths, and of raising it again when the adventurers should wish to return to the surface.

in the company of; together with

From this reading NEW YORK IN HER OCEAN TOMB During the long voyage from the sunken Himalayas to still deeper sunken New York, De Beauxchamps, with his fellow-countrymen and the skilled mechanics assigned by Cosmo Versál to aid them, had finished the construction of the huge diving-bell.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading NEW YORK IN HER OCEAN TOMB During the long voyage from the sunken Himalayas to still deeper sunken New York, De Beauxchamps, with his fellow-countrymen and the skilled mechanics assigned by Cosmo Versál to aid them, had finished the construction of the huge diving-bell.