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Chapter VII
In a moment the settlers were in the boat. Neb and Ayrton took the oars, Pencroft the rudder. Cyrus Harding in the bows, with the lantern, lighted the way. The elliptical roof, under which the boat at first passed, suddenly rose; but the darkness was too deep, and the light of the lantern too slight, for either the extent, length, height, or depth of the cave to be ascertained. Solemn silence reigned in this basaltic cavern.
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A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading “Solemn silence reigned in this basaltic cavern.”
one or the other of two
From this reading “The elliptical roof, under which the boat at first passed, suddenly rose; but the darkness was too deep, and the light of the lantern too slight, for either the extent, length, height, or depth of the cave to be ascertained.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The elliptical roof, under which the boat at first passed, suddenly rose; but the darkness was too deep, and the light of the lantern too slight, for either the extent, length, height, or depth of the cave to be ascertained.”
a period of time or extent
From this reading “The elliptical roof, under which the boat at first passed, suddenly rose; but the darkness was too deep, and the light of the lantern too slight, for either the extent, length, height, or depth of the cave to be ascertained.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The elliptical roof, under which the boat at first passed, suddenly rose; but the darkness was too deep, and the light of the lantern too slight, for either the extent, length, height, or depth of the cave to be ascertained.”
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading “Solemn silence reigned in this basaltic cavern.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The elliptical roof, under which the boat at first passed, suddenly rose; but the darkness was too deep, and the light of the lantern too slight, for either the extent, length, height, or depth of the cave to be ascertained.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Neb and Ayrton took the oars, Pencroft the rudder.”
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “The elliptical roof, under which the boat at first passed, suddenly rose; but the darkness was too deep, and the light of the lantern too slight, for either the extent, length, height, or depth of the cave to be ascertained.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a moment the settlers were in the boat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Neb and Ayrton took the oars, Pencroft the rudder.
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From this reading The elliptical roof, under which the boat at first passed, suddenly rose; but the darkness was too deep, and the light of the lantern too slight, for either the extent, length, height, or depth of the cave to be ascertained.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The elliptical roof, under which the boat at first passed, suddenly rose; but the darkness was too deep, and the light of the lantern too slight, for either the extent, length, height, or depth of the cave to be ascertained.
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From this reading Neb and Ayrton took the oars, Pencroft the rudder.
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From this reading Solemn silence reigned in this basaltic cavern.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The elliptical roof, under which the boat at first passed, suddenly rose; but the darkness was too deep, and the light of the lantern too slight, for either the extent, length, height, or depth of the cave to be ascertained.
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From this reading In a moment the settlers were in the boat.
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From this reading Cyrus Harding in the bows, with the lantern, lighted the way.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The elliptical roof, under which the boat at first passed, suddenly rose; but the darkness was too deep, and the light of the lantern too slight, for either the extent, length, height, or depth of the cave to be ascertained.
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From this reading The elliptical roof, under which the boat at first passed, suddenly rose; but the darkness was too deep, and the light of the lantern too slight, for either the extent, length, height, or depth of the cave to be ascertained.
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading Solemn silence reigned in this basaltic cavern.
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From this reading Cyrus Harding in the bows, with the lantern, lighted the way.
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From this reading The elliptical roof, under which the boat at first passed, suddenly rose; but the darkness was too deep, and the light of the lantern too slight, for either the extent, length, height, or depth of the cave to be ascertained.
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From this reading The elliptical roof, under which the boat at first passed, suddenly rose; but the darkness was too deep, and the light of the lantern too slight, for either the extent, length, height, or depth of the cave to be ascertained.
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From this reading The elliptical roof, under which the boat at first passed, suddenly rose; but the darkness was too deep, and the light of the lantern too slight, for either the extent, length, height, or depth of the cave to be ascertained.
one or the other of two
From this reading The elliptical roof, under which the boat at first passed, suddenly rose; but the darkness was too deep, and the light of the lantern too slight, for either the extent, length, height, or depth of the cave to be ascertained.
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From this reading The elliptical roof, under which the boat at first passed, suddenly rose; but the darkness was too deep, and the light of the lantern too slight, for either the extent, length, height, or depth of the cave to be ascertained.
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From this reading The elliptical roof, under which the boat at first passed, suddenly rose; but the darkness was too deep, and the light of the lantern too slight, for either the extent, length, height, or depth of the cave to be ascertained.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The elliptical roof, under which the boat at first passed, suddenly rose; but the darkness was too deep, and the light of the lantern too slight, for either the extent, length, height, or depth of the cave to be ascertained.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The elliptical roof, under which the boat at first passed, suddenly rose; but the darkness was too deep, and the light of the lantern too slight, for either the extent, length, height, or depth of the cave to be ascertained.
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From this reading Cyrus Harding in the bows, with the lantern, lighted the way.
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From this reading The elliptical roof, under which the boat at first passed, suddenly rose; but the darkness was too deep, and the light of the lantern too slight, for either the extent, length, height, or depth of the cave to be ascertained.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a moment the settlers were in the boat.
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From this reading Cyrus Harding in the bows, with the lantern, lighted the way.
a period of time or extent
From this reading The elliptical roof, under which the boat at first passed, suddenly rose; but the darkness was too deep, and the light of the lantern too slight, for either the extent, length, height, or depth of the cave to be ascertained.
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From this reading The elliptical roof, under which the boat at first passed, suddenly rose; but the darkness was too deep, and the light of the lantern too slight, for either the extent, length, height, or depth of the cave to be ascertained.
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From this reading Cyrus Harding in the bows, with the lantern, lighted the way.
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From this reading In a moment the settlers were in the boat.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Neb and Ayrton took the oars, Pencroft the rudder.
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From this reading Neb and Ayrton took the oars, Pencroft the rudder.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The elliptical roof, under which the boat at first passed, suddenly rose; but the darkness was too deep, and the light of the lantern too slight, for either the extent, length, height, or depth of the cave to be ascertained.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The elliptical roof, under which the boat at first passed, suddenly rose; but the darkness was too deep, and the light of the lantern too slight, for either the extent, length, height, or depth of the cave to be ascertained.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The elliptical roof, under which the boat at first passed, suddenly rose; but the darkness was too deep, and the light of the lantern too slight, for either the extent, length, height, or depth of the cave to be ascertained.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Neb and Ayrton took the oars, Pencroft the rudder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Solemn silence reigned in this basaltic cavern.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The elliptical roof, under which the boat at first passed, suddenly rose; but the darkness was too deep, and the light of the lantern too slight, for either the extent, length, height, or depth of the cave to be ascertained.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The elliptical roof, under which the boat at first passed, suddenly rose; but the darkness was too deep, and the light of the lantern too slight, for either the extent, length, height, or depth of the cave to be ascertained.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Neb and Ayrton took the oars, Pencroft the rudder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In a moment the settlers were in the boat.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Solemn silence reigned in this basaltic cavern.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The elliptical roof, under which the boat at first passed, suddenly rose; but the darkness was too deep, and the light of the lantern too slight, for either the extent, length, height, or depth of the cave to be ascertained.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Solemn silence reigned in this basaltic cavern.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The elliptical roof, under which the boat at first passed, suddenly rose; but the darkness was too deep, and the light of the lantern too slight, for either the extent, length, height, or depth of the cave to be ascertained.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In a moment the settlers were in the boat.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Solemn silence reigned in this basaltic cavern.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The elliptical roof, under which the boat at first passed, suddenly rose; but the darkness was too deep, and the light of the lantern too slight, for either the extent, length, height, or depth of the cave to be ascertained.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The elliptical roof, under which the boat at first passed, suddenly rose; but the darkness was too deep, and the light of the lantern too slight, for either the extent, length, height, or depth of the cave to be ascertained.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Neb and Ayrton took the oars, Pencroft the rudder.
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The elliptical roof, under which the boat at first passed, suddenly rose; but the darkness was too deep, and the light of the lantern too slight, for either the extent, length, height, or depth of the cave to be ascertained.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The elliptical roof, under which the boat at first passed, suddenly rose; but the darkness was too deep, and the light of the lantern too slight, for either the extent, length, height, or depth of the cave to be ascertained.
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From this reading Cyrus Harding in the bows, with the lantern, lighted the way.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In a moment the settlers were in the boat.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The elliptical roof, under which the boat at first passed, suddenly rose; but the darkness was too deep, and the light of the lantern too slight, for either the extent, length, height, or depth of the cave to be ascertained.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cyrus Harding in the bows, with the lantern, lighted the way.
