used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here he discovered that it would be impossible to start from the lake, as by doing so he would be carried into the great cavern known as Per du Rhone, in which the entire river disappears and makes a mysterious and unexplored passage under the mountain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Exhibitions followed in Milan, Turin, Genoa and other cities of northern Italy, then the travelers passed into France, to the headwaters of the Rhone.
eagerly desirous
From this reading He was anxious to try the underground current through the cavern and did not give up the idea until several experiments had convinced him that it would be foolhardy to make the attempt.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Here he discovered that it would be impossible to start from the lake, as by doing so he would be carried into the great cavern known as Per du Rhone, in which the entire river disappears and makes a mysterious and unexplored passage under the mountain.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He was anxious to try the underground current through the cavern and did not give up the idea until several experiments had convinced him that it would be foolhardy to make the attempt.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Here he discovered that it would be impossible to start from the lake, as by doing so he would be carried into the great cavern known as Per du Rhone, in which the entire river disappears and makes a mysterious and unexplored passage under the mountain.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Here he discovered that it would be impossible to start from the lake, as by doing so he would be carried into the great cavern known as Per du Rhone, in which the entire river disappears and makes a mysterious and unexplored passage under the mountain.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Here he discovered that it would be impossible to start from the lake, as by doing so he would be carried into the great cavern known as Per du Rhone, in which the entire river disappears and makes a mysterious and unexplored passage under the mountain.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading Here he discovered that it would be impossible to start from the lake, as by doing so he would be carried into the great cavern known as Per du Rhone, in which the entire river disappears and makes a mysterious and unexplored passage under the mountain.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Exhibitions followed in Milan, Turin, Genoa and other cities of northern Italy, then the travelers passed into France, to the headwaters of the Rhone.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading He was anxious to try the underground current through the cavern and did not give up the idea until several experiments had convinced him that it would be foolhardy to make the attempt.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading He was anxious to try the underground current through the cavern and did not give up the idea until several experiments had convinced him that it would be foolhardy to make the attempt.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was anxious to try the underground current through the cavern and did not give up the idea until several experiments had convinced him that it would be foolhardy to make the attempt.
disappearsverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrz/
third-person singular of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Here he discovered that it would be impossible to start from the lake, as by doing so he would be carried into the great cavern known as Per du Rhone, in which the entire river disappears and makes a mysterious and unexplored passage under the mountain.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Here he discovered that it would be impossible to start from the lake, as by doing so he would be carried into the great cavern known as Per du Rhone, in which the entire river disappears and makes a mysterious and unexplored passage under the mountain.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Here he discovered that it would be impossible to start from the lake, as by doing so he would be carried into the great cavern known as Per du Rhone, in which the entire river disappears and makes a mysterious and unexplored passage under the mountain.
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From this reading Here he discovered that it would be impossible to start from the lake, as by doing so he would be carried into the great cavern known as Per du Rhone, in which the entire river disappears and makes a mysterious and unexplored passage under the mountain.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading With the intention of making the entire stream from its source to the Mediterranean, he visited Geneva, in Switzerland.
ExhibitionsnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃənz/
plural of “exhibition” — the act of exhibiting
From this reading Exhibitions followed in Milan, Turin, Genoa and other cities of northern Italy, then the travelers passed into France, to the headwaters of the Rhone.
experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading He was anxious to try the underground current through the cavern and did not give up the idea until several experiments had convinced him that it would be foolhardy to make the attempt.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Exhibitions followed in Milan, Turin, Genoa and other cities of northern Italy, then the travelers passed into France, to the headwaters of the Rhone.
foolhardyadjectiveUS /ˈfuːlhɑːrdi/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading He was anxious to try the underground current through the cavern and did not give up the idea until several experiments had convinced him that it would be foolhardy to make the attempt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Paul had selected this river for his next voyage.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Exhibitions followed in Milan, Turin, Genoa and other cities of northern Italy, then the travelers passed into France, to the headwaters of the Rhone.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With the intention of making the entire stream from its source to the Mediterranean, he visited Geneva, in Switzerland.
GenevanounUS /dʒəˈniːvə/
a city in southwestern Switzerland at the western end of Lake Geneva; it is the headquarters of various international organizations
From this reading With the intention of making the entire stream from its source to the Mediterranean, he visited Geneva, in Switzerland.
GenoanounUS /ˈdʒenoʊə/
a seaport in northwestern Italy; provincial capital of Liguria
From this reading Exhibitions followed in Milan, Turin, Genoa and other cities of northern Italy, then the travelers passed into France, to the headwaters of the Rhone.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He was anxious to try the underground current through the cavern and did not give up the idea until several experiments had convinced him that it would be foolhardy to make the attempt.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Here he discovered that it would be impossible to start from the lake, as by doing so he would be carried into the great cavern known as Per du Rhone, in which the entire river disappears and makes a mysterious and unexplored passage under the mountain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Paul had selected this river for his next voyage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With the intention of making the entire stream from its source to the Mediterranean, he visited Geneva, in Switzerland.
headwatersnounUS /ˈhedwɔːtərz/
plural of “headwater” — the source of a river
From this reading Exhibitions followed in Milan, Turin, Genoa and other cities of northern Italy, then the travelers passed into France, to the headwaters of the Rhone.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here he discovered that it would be impossible to start from the lake, as by doing so he would be carried into the great cavern known as Per du Rhone, in which the entire river disappears and makes a mysterious and unexplored passage under the mountain.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was anxious to try the underground current through the cavern and did not give up the idea until several experiments had convinced him that it would be foolhardy to make the attempt.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Paul had selected this river for his next voyage.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was anxious to try the underground current through the cavern and did not give up the idea until several experiments had convinced him that it would be foolhardy to make the attempt.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Here he discovered that it would be impossible to start from the lake, as by doing so he would be carried into the great cavern known as Per du Rhone, in which the entire river disappears and makes a mysterious and unexplored passage under the mountain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Exhibitions followed in Milan, Turin, Genoa and other cities of northern Italy, then the travelers passed into France, to the headwaters of the Rhone.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading With the intention of making the entire stream from its source to the Mediterranean, he visited Geneva, in Switzerland.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Exhibitions followed in Milan, Turin, Genoa and other cities of northern Italy, then the travelers passed into France, to the headwaters of the Rhone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Here he discovered that it would be impossible to start from the lake, as by doing so he would be carried into the great cavern known as Per du Rhone, in which the entire river disappears and makes a mysterious and unexplored passage under the mountain.
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading Exhibitions followed in Milan, Turin, Genoa and other cities of northern Italy, then the travelers passed into France, to the headwaters of the Rhone.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading With the intention of making the entire stream from its source to the Mediterranean, he visited Geneva, in Switzerland.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Here he discovered that it would be impossible to start from the lake, as by doing so he would be carried into the great cavern known as Per du Rhone, in which the entire river disappears and makes a mysterious and unexplored passage under the mountain.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Here he discovered that it would be impossible to start from the lake, as by doing so he would be carried into the great cavern known as Per du Rhone, in which the entire river disappears and makes a mysterious and unexplored passage under the mountain.
engage in
From this reading He was anxious to try the underground current through the cavern and did not give up the idea until several experiments had convinced him that it would be foolhardy to make the attempt.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Here he discovered that it would be impossible to start from the lake, as by doing so he would be carried into the great cavern known as Per du Rhone, in which the entire river disappears and makes a mysterious and unexplored passage under the mountain.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading With the intention of making the entire stream from its source to the Mediterranean, he visited Geneva, in Switzerland.
MediterraneannounUS /ˌmedətərˈeɪniən/
the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia
From this reading With the intention of making the entire stream from its source to the Mediterranean, he visited Geneva, in Switzerland.
MilannounUS /məˈlɑːn/
the capital of Lombardy in northern Italy; has been an international center of trade and industry since the Middle Ages
From this reading Exhibitions followed in Milan, Turin, Genoa and other cities of northern Italy, then the travelers passed into France, to the headwaters of the Rhone.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Here he discovered that it would be impossible to start from the lake, as by doing so he would be carried into the great cavern known as Per du Rhone, in which the entire river disappears and makes a mysterious and unexplored passage under the mountain.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Here he discovered that it would be impossible to start from the lake, as by doing so he would be carried into the great cavern known as Per du Rhone, in which the entire river disappears and makes a mysterious and unexplored passage under the mountain.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Paul had selected this river for his next voyage.
northernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Exhibitions followed in Milan, Turin, Genoa and other cities of northern Italy, then the travelers passed into France, to the headwaters of the Rhone.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was anxious to try the underground current through the cavern and did not give up the idea until several experiments had convinced him that it would be foolhardy to make the attempt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Exhibitions followed in Milan, Turin, Genoa and other cities of northern Italy, then the travelers passed into France, to the headwaters of the Rhone.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Exhibitions followed in Milan, Turin, Genoa and other cities of northern Italy, then the travelers passed into France, to the headwaters of the Rhone.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Here he discovered that it would be impossible to start from the lake, as by doing so he would be carried into the great cavern known as Per du Rhone, in which the entire river disappears and makes a mysterious and unexplored passage under the mountain.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Exhibitions followed in Milan, Turin, Genoa and other cities of northern Italy, then the travelers passed into France, to the headwaters of the Rhone.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Paul had selected this river for his next voyage.
for each
From this reading Here he discovered that it would be impossible to start from the lake, as by doing so he would be carried into the great cavern known as Per du Rhone, in which the entire river disappears and makes a mysterious and unexplored passage under the mountain.
RhonenounUS /roʊn/
a major French river; flows into the Mediterranean near Marseilles
From this reading Exhibitions followed in Milan, Turin, Genoa and other cities of northern Italy, then the travelers passed into France, to the headwaters of the Rhone.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Paul had selected this river for his next voyage.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading Paul had selected this river for his next voyage.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He was anxious to try the underground current through the cavern and did not give up the idea until several experiments had convinced him that it would be foolhardy to make the attempt.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Here he discovered that it would be impossible to start from the lake, as by doing so he would be carried into the great cavern known as Per du Rhone, in which the entire river disappears and makes a mysterious and unexplored passage under the mountain.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading With the intention of making the entire stream from its source to the Mediterranean, he visited Geneva, in Switzerland.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Here he discovered that it would be impossible to start from the lake, as by doing so he would be carried into the great cavern known as Per du Rhone, in which the entire river disappears and makes a mysterious and unexplored passage under the mountain.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading With the intention of making the entire stream from its source to the Mediterranean, he visited Geneva, in Switzerland.
SwitzerlandnounUS /ˈswɪtsərlənd/
a landlocked federal republic in central Europe
From this reading With the intention of making the entire stream from its source to the Mediterranean, he visited Geneva, in Switzerland.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Here he discovered that it would be impossible to start from the lake, as by doing so he would be carried into the great cavern known as Per du Rhone, in which the entire river disappears and makes a mysterious and unexplored passage under the mountain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Exhibitions followed in Milan, Turin, Genoa and other cities of northern Italy, then the travelers passed into France, to the headwaters of the Rhone.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Exhibitions followed in Milan, Turin, Genoa and other cities of northern Italy, then the travelers passed into France, to the headwaters of the Rhone.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Paul had selected this river for his next voyage.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He was anxious to try the underground current through the cavern and did not give up the idea until several experiments had convinced him that it would be foolhardy to make the attempt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Exhibitions followed in Milan, Turin, Genoa and other cities of northern Italy, then the travelers passed into France, to the headwaters of the Rhone.
travelersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location
From this reading Exhibitions followed in Milan, Turin, Genoa and other cities of northern Italy, then the travelers passed into France, to the headwaters of the Rhone.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading He was anxious to try the underground current through the cavern and did not give up the idea until several experiments had convinced him that it would be foolhardy to make the attempt.
TurinnounUS /ˈtjʊrɪn/
capital city of the Piemonte region of northwestern Italy
From this reading Exhibitions followed in Milan, Turin, Genoa and other cities of northern Italy, then the travelers passed into France, to the headwaters of the Rhone.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Here he discovered that it would be impossible to start from the lake, as by doing so he would be carried into the great cavern known as Per du Rhone, in which the entire river disappears and makes a mysterious and unexplored passage under the mountain.
undergroundadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərɡraʊnd/
under the level of the ground
From this reading He was anxious to try the underground current through the cavern and did not give up the idea until several experiments had convinced him that it would be foolhardy to make the attempt.
unexploredadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈsplɔːrd/
not yet discovered
From this reading Here he discovered that it would be impossible to start from the lake, as by doing so he would be carried into the great cavern known as Per du Rhone, in which the entire river disappears and makes a mysterious and unexplored passage under the mountain.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He was anxious to try the underground current through the cavern and did not give up the idea until several experiments had convinced him that it would be foolhardy to make the attempt.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was anxious to try the underground current through the cavern and did not give up the idea until several experiments had convinced him that it would be foolhardy to make the attempt.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading With the intention of making the entire stream from its source to the Mediterranean, he visited Geneva, in Switzerland.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading Paul had selected this river for his next voyage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was anxious to try the underground current through the cavern and did not give up the idea until several experiments had convinced him that it would be foolhardy to make the attempt.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Here he discovered that it would be impossible to start from the lake, as by doing so he would be carried into the great cavern known as Per du Rhone, in which the entire river disappears and makes a mysterious and unexplored passage under the mountain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the intention of making the entire stream from its source to the Mediterranean, he visited Geneva, in Switzerland.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Here he discovered that it would be impossible to start from the lake, as by doing so he would be carried into the great cavern known as Per du Rhone, in which the entire river disappears and makes a mysterious and unexplored passage under the mountain.
