used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Next morning began a week during which Percy and I went about with our eyes so wide open with astonishment that I wonder we ever managed to get them shut again.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Next morning began a week during which Percy and I went about with our eyes so wide open with astonishment that I wonder we ever managed to get them shut again.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Immediately after breakfast we walked to the edge of the pine-wood and looked out over the little valley which lay below us.
anew
From this reading Next morning began a week during which Percy and I went about with our eyes so wide open with astonishment that I wonder we ever managed to get them shut again.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The valley was almost entirely covered by the white deposit I have mentioned; whichever way one looked, up stream or down, he would see jets and clouds of steam rising in the sharp morning air; while the throbbing, rumbling, hissing noises going on all around gave one an uncomfortable feeling that a great unknown power, which might break out at any moment and from any point, was lying in wait somewhere below the surface.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The valley was almost entirely covered by the white deposit I have mentioned; whichever way one looked, up stream or down, he would see jets and clouds of steam rising in the sharp morning air; while the throbbing, rumbling, hissing noises going on all around gave one an uncomfortable feeling that a great unknown power, which might break out at any moment and from any point, was lying in wait somewhere below the surface.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The valley was almost entirely covered by the white deposit I have mentioned; whichever way one looked, up stream or down, he would see jets and clouds of steam rising in the sharp morning air; while the throbbing, rumbling, hissing noises going on all around gave one an uncomfortable feeling that a great unknown power, which might break out at any moment and from any point, was lying in wait somewhere below the surface.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an impressive and rather an awe-inspiring sight, even by daylight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SQUEAKY SCORES ONE Jack was right, both in his conclusion that our crooked course had carried us into the geyser basin and in his promise that we should see marvellous things.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The valley was almost entirely covered by the white deposit I have mentioned; whichever way one looked, up stream or down, he would see jets and clouds of steam rising in the sharp morning air; while the throbbing, rumbling, hissing noises going on all around gave one an uncomfortable feeling that a great unknown power, which might break out at any moment and from any point, was lying in wait somewhere below the surface.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The valley was almost entirely covered by the white deposit I have mentioned; whichever way one looked, up stream or down, he would see jets and clouds of steam rising in the sharp morning air; while the throbbing, rumbling, hissing noises going on all around gave one an uncomfortable feeling that a great unknown power, which might break out at any moment and from any point, was lying in wait somewhere below the surface.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Next morning began a week during which Percy and I went about with our eyes so wide open with astonishment that I wonder we ever managed to get them shut again.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The valley was almost entirely covered by the white deposit I have mentioned; whichever way one looked, up stream or down, he would see jets and clouds of steam rising in the sharp morning air; while the throbbing, rumbling, hissing noises going on all around gave one an uncomfortable feeling that a great unknown power, which might break out at any moment and from any point, was lying in wait somewhere below the surface.
awe-inspiringadjective
inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
From this reading It was an impressive and rather an awe-inspiring sight, even by daylight.
basinnounUS /ˈbeɪsən/
a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
From this reading SQUEAKY SCORES ONE Jack was right, both in his conclusion that our crooked course had carried us into the geyser basin and in his promise that we should see marvellous things.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Next morning began a week during which Percy and I went about with our eyes so wide open with astonishment that I wonder we ever managed to get them shut again.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Immediately after breakfast we walked to the edge of the pine-wood and looked out over the little valley which lay below us.
the two together, not just one
From this reading SQUEAKY SCORES ONE Jack was right, both in his conclusion that our crooked course had carried us into the geyser basin and in his promise that we should see marvellous things.
terminate
From this reading The valley was almost entirely covered by the white deposit I have mentioned; whichever way one looked, up stream or down, he would see jets and clouds of steam rising in the sharp morning air; while the throbbing, rumbling, hissing noises going on all around gave one an uncomfortable feeling that a great unknown power, which might break out at any moment and from any point, was lying in wait somewhere below the surface.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Immediately after breakfast we walked to the edge of the pine-wood and looked out over the little valley which lay below us.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was an impressive and rather an awe-inspiring sight, even by daylight.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading SQUEAKY SCORES ONE Jack was right, both in his conclusion that our crooked course had carried us into the geyser basin and in his promise that we should see marvellous things.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The valley was almost entirely covered by the white deposit I have mentioned; whichever way one looked, up stream or down, he would see jets and clouds of steam rising in the sharp morning air; while the throbbing, rumbling, hissing noises going on all around gave one an uncomfortable feeling that a great unknown power, which might break out at any moment and from any point, was lying in wait somewhere below the surface.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading SQUEAKY SCORES ONE Jack was right, both in his conclusion that our crooked course had carried us into the geyser basin and in his promise that we should see marvellous things.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading SQUEAKY SCORES ONE Jack was right, both in his conclusion that our crooked course had carried us into the geyser basin and in his promise that we should see marvellous things.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The valley was almost entirely covered by the white deposit I have mentioned; whichever way one looked, up stream or down, he would see jets and clouds of steam rising in the sharp morning air; while the throbbing, rumbling, hissing noises going on all around gave one an uncomfortable feeling that a great unknown power, which might break out at any moment and from any point, was lying in wait somewhere below the surface.
crookedadjectiveUS /ˈkrʊkəd/
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
From this reading SQUEAKY SCORES ONE Jack was right, both in his conclusion that our crooked course had carried us into the geyser basin and in his promise that we should see marvellous things.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading It was an impressive and rather an awe-inspiring sight, even by daylight.
depositverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪt/
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading The valley was almost entirely covered by the white deposit I have mentioned; whichever way one looked, up stream or down, he would see jets and clouds of steam rising in the sharp morning air; while the throbbing, rumbling, hissing noises going on all around gave one an uncomfortable feeling that a great unknown power, which might break out at any moment and from any point, was lying in wait somewhere below the surface.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The valley was almost entirely covered by the white deposit I have mentioned; whichever way one looked, up stream or down, he would see jets and clouds of steam rising in the sharp morning air; while the throbbing, rumbling, hissing noises going on all around gave one an uncomfortable feeling that a great unknown power, which might break out at any moment and from any point, was lying in wait somewhere below the surface.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Next morning began a week during which Percy and I went about with our eyes so wide open with astonishment that I wonder we ever managed to get them shut again.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Immediately after breakfast we walked to the edge of the pine-wood and looked out over the little valley which lay below us.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The valley was almost entirely covered by the white deposit I have mentioned; whichever way one looked, up stream or down, he would see jets and clouds of steam rising in the sharp morning air; while the throbbing, rumbling, hissing noises going on all around gave one an uncomfortable feeling that a great unknown power, which might break out at any moment and from any point, was lying in wait somewhere below the surface.
divisible by two
From this reading It was an impressive and rather an awe-inspiring sight, even by daylight.
at any time
From this reading Next morning began a week during which Percy and I went about with our eyes so wide open with astonishment that I wonder we ever managed to get them shut again.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Next morning began a week during which Percy and I went about with our eyes so wide open with astonishment that I wonder we ever managed to get them shut again.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The valley was almost entirely covered by the white deposit I have mentioned; whichever way one looked, up stream or down, he would see jets and clouds of steam rising in the sharp morning air; while the throbbing, rumbling, hissing noises going on all around gave one an uncomfortable feeling that a great unknown power, which might break out at any moment and from any point, was lying in wait somewhere below the surface.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The valley was almost entirely covered by the white deposit I have mentioned; whichever way one looked, up stream or down, he would see jets and clouds of steam rising in the sharp morning air; while the throbbing, rumbling, hissing noises going on all around gave one an uncomfortable feeling that a great unknown power, which might break out at any moment and from any point, was lying in wait somewhere below the surface.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The valley was almost entirely covered by the white deposit I have mentioned; whichever way one looked, up stream or down, he would see jets and clouds of steam rising in the sharp morning air; while the throbbing, rumbling, hissing noises going on all around gave one an uncomfortable feeling that a great unknown power, which might break out at any moment and from any point, was lying in wait somewhere below the surface.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Next morning began a week during which Percy and I went about with our eyes so wide open with astonishment that I wonder we ever managed to get them shut again.
geyserverbUS /ˈɡaɪzər/
to overflow like a geyser
From this reading SQUEAKY SCORES ONE Jack was right, both in his conclusion that our crooked course had carried us into the geyser basin and in his promise that we should see marvellous things.
the act of departing
From this reading The valley was almost entirely covered by the white deposit I have mentioned; whichever way one looked, up stream or down, he would see jets and clouds of steam rising in the sharp morning air; while the throbbing, rumbling, hissing noises going on all around gave one an uncomfortable feeling that a great unknown power, which might break out at any moment and from any point, was lying in wait somewhere below the surface.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The valley was almost entirely covered by the white deposit I have mentioned; whichever way one looked, up stream or down, he would see jets and clouds of steam rising in the sharp morning air; while the throbbing, rumbling, hissing noises going on all around gave one an uncomfortable feeling that a great unknown power, which might break out at any moment and from any point, was lying in wait somewhere below the surface.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SQUEAKY SCORES ONE Jack was right, both in his conclusion that our crooked course had carried us into the geyser basin and in his promise that we should see marvellous things.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The valley was almost entirely covered by the white deposit I have mentioned; whichever way one looked, up stream or down, he would see jets and clouds of steam rising in the sharp morning air; while the throbbing, rumbling, hissing noises going on all around gave one an uncomfortable feeling that a great unknown power, which might break out at any moment and from any point, was lying in wait somewhere below the surface.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The valley was almost entirely covered by the white deposit I have mentioned; whichever way one looked, up stream or down, he would see jets and clouds of steam rising in the sharp morning air; while the throbbing, rumbling, hissing noises going on all around gave one an uncomfortable feeling that a great unknown power, which might break out at any moment and from any point, was lying in wait somewhere below the surface.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SQUEAKY SCORES ONE Jack was right, both in his conclusion that our crooked course had carried us into the geyser basin and in his promise that we should see marvellous things.
hissingnounUS /ˈhɪsɪŋ/
a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
From this reading The valley was almost entirely covered by the white deposit I have mentioned; whichever way one looked, up stream or down, he would see jets and clouds of steam rising in the sharp morning air; while the throbbing, rumbling, hissing noises going on all around gave one an uncomfortable feeling that a great unknown power, which might break out at any moment and from any point, was lying in wait somewhere below the surface.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Next morning began a week during which Percy and I went about with our eyes so wide open with astonishment that I wonder we ever managed to get them shut again.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Immediately after breakfast we walked to the edge of the pine-wood and looked out over the little valley which lay below us.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading It was an impressive and rather an awe-inspiring sight, even by daylight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SQUEAKY SCORES ONE Jack was right, both in his conclusion that our crooked course had carried us into the geyser basin and in his promise that we should see marvellous things.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading SQUEAKY SCORES ONE Jack was right, both in his conclusion that our crooked course had carried us into the geyser basin and in his promise that we should see marvellous things.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an impressive and rather an awe-inspiring sight, even by daylight.
a small worthless amount
From this reading SQUEAKY SCORES ONE Jack was right, both in his conclusion that our crooked course had carried us into the geyser basin and in his promise that we should see marvellous things.
jetsnounUS /dʒets/
plural of “jet” — an airplane powered by one or more jet engines
From this reading The valley was almost entirely covered by the white deposit I have mentioned; whichever way one looked, up stream or down, he would see jets and clouds of steam rising in the sharp morning air; while the throbbing, rumbling, hissing noises going on all around gave one an uncomfortable feeling that a great unknown power, which might break out at any moment and from any point, was lying in wait somewhere below the surface.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Immediately after breakfast we walked to the edge of the pine-wood and looked out over the little valley which lay below us.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Immediately after breakfast we walked to the edge of the pine-wood and looked out over the little valley which lay below us.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Immediately after breakfast we walked to the edge of the pine-wood and looked out over the little valley which lay below us.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading The valley was almost entirely covered by the white deposit I have mentioned; whichever way one looked, up stream or down, he would see jets and clouds of steam rising in the sharp morning air; while the throbbing, rumbling, hissing noises going on all around gave one an uncomfortable feeling that a great unknown power, which might break out at any moment and from any point, was lying in wait somewhere below the surface.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Next morning began a week during which Percy and I went about with our eyes so wide open with astonishment that I wonder we ever managed to get them shut again.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading SQUEAKY SCORES ONE Jack was right, both in his conclusion that our crooked course had carried us into the geyser basin and in his promise that we should see marvellous things.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading The valley was almost entirely covered by the white deposit I have mentioned; whichever way one looked, up stream or down, he would see jets and clouds of steam rising in the sharp morning air; while the throbbing, rumbling, hissing noises going on all around gave one an uncomfortable feeling that a great unknown power, which might break out at any moment and from any point, was lying in wait somewhere below the surface.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The valley was almost entirely covered by the white deposit I have mentioned; whichever way one looked, up stream or down, he would see jets and clouds of steam rising in the sharp morning air; while the throbbing, rumbling, hissing noises going on all around gave one an uncomfortable feeling that a great unknown power, which might break out at any moment and from any point, was lying in wait somewhere below the surface.
a particular point in time
From this reading The valley was almost entirely covered by the white deposit I have mentioned; whichever way one looked, up stream or down, he would see jets and clouds of steam rising in the sharp morning air; while the throbbing, rumbling, hissing noises going on all around gave one an uncomfortable feeling that a great unknown power, which might break out at any moment and from any point, was lying in wait somewhere below the surface.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Next morning began a week during which Percy and I went about with our eyes so wide open with astonishment that I wonder we ever managed to get them shut again.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next morning began a week during which Percy and I went about with our eyes so wide open with astonishment that I wonder we ever managed to get them shut again.
noisesnounUS /ˈnɔɪzɪz/
plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading The valley was almost entirely covered by the white deposit I have mentioned; whichever way one looked, up stream or down, he would see jets and clouds of steam rising in the sharp morning air; while the throbbing, rumbling, hissing noises going on all around gave one an uncomfortable feeling that a great unknown power, which might break out at any moment and from any point, was lying in wait somewhere below the surface.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Immediately after breakfast we walked to the edge of the pine-wood and looked out over the little valley which lay below us.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The valley was almost entirely covered by the white deposit I have mentioned; whichever way one looked, up stream or down, he would see jets and clouds of steam rising in the sharp morning air; while the throbbing, rumbling, hissing noises going on all around gave one an uncomfortable feeling that a great unknown power, which might break out at any moment and from any point, was lying in wait somewhere below the surface.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading SQUEAKY SCORES ONE Jack was right, both in his conclusion that our crooked course had carried us into the geyser basin and in his promise that we should see marvellous things.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Next morning began a week during which Percy and I went about with our eyes so wide open with astonishment that I wonder we ever managed to get them shut again.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The valley was almost entirely covered by the white deposit I have mentioned; whichever way one looked, up stream or down, he would see jets and clouds of steam rising in the sharp morning air; while the throbbing, rumbling, hissing noises going on all around gave one an uncomfortable feeling that a great unknown power, which might break out at any moment and from any point, was lying in wait somewhere below the surface.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading SQUEAKY SCORES ONE Jack was right, both in his conclusion that our crooked course had carried us into the geyser basin and in his promise that we should see marvellous things.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Immediately after breakfast we walked to the edge of the pine-wood and looked out over the little valley which lay below us.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Immediately after breakfast we walked to the edge of the pine-wood and looked out over the little valley which lay below us.
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading Next morning began a week during which Percy and I went about with our eyes so wide open with astonishment that I wonder we ever managed to get them shut again.
pine-wood
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From this reading Immediately after breakfast we walked to the edge of the pine-wood and looked out over the little valley which lay below us.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The valley was almost entirely covered by the white deposit I have mentioned; whichever way one looked, up stream or down, he would see jets and clouds of steam rising in the sharp morning air; while the throbbing, rumbling, hissing noises going on all around gave one an uncomfortable feeling that a great unknown power, which might break out at any moment and from any point, was lying in wait somewhere below the surface.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The valley was almost entirely covered by the white deposit I have mentioned; whichever way one looked, up stream or down, he would see jets and clouds of steam rising in the sharp morning air; while the throbbing, rumbling, hissing noises going on all around gave one an uncomfortable feeling that a great unknown power, which might break out at any moment and from any point, was lying in wait somewhere below the surface.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading SQUEAKY SCORES ONE Jack was right, both in his conclusion that our crooked course had carried us into the geyser basin and in his promise that we should see marvellous things.
on the contrary
From this reading It was an impressive and rather an awe-inspiring sight, even by daylight.
precisely, exactly
From this reading SQUEAKY SCORES ONE Jack was right, both in his conclusion that our crooked course had carried us into the geyser basin and in his promise that we should see marvellous things.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The valley was almost entirely covered by the white deposit I have mentioned; whichever way one looked, up stream or down, he would see jets and clouds of steam rising in the sharp morning air; while the throbbing, rumbling, hissing noises going on all around gave one an uncomfortable feeling that a great unknown power, which might break out at any moment and from any point, was lying in wait somewhere below the surface.
rumblingnounUS /ˈrʌmbəlɪŋ/
a loud low dull continuous noise
From this reading The valley was almost entirely covered by the white deposit I have mentioned; whichever way one looked, up stream or down, he would see jets and clouds of steam rising in the sharp morning air; while the throbbing, rumbling, hissing noises going on all around gave one an uncomfortable feeling that a great unknown power, which might break out at any moment and from any point, was lying in wait somewhere below the surface.
SCORESnounUS /skɔːrz/
a large number or amount
From this reading SQUEAKY SCORES ONE Jack was right, both in his conclusion that our crooked course had carried us into the geyser basin and in his promise that we should see marvellous things.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading SQUEAKY SCORES ONE Jack was right, both in his conclusion that our crooked course had carried us into the geyser basin and in his promise that we should see marvellous things.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The valley was almost entirely covered by the white deposit I have mentioned; whichever way one looked, up stream or down, he would see jets and clouds of steam rising in the sharp morning air; while the throbbing, rumbling, hissing noises going on all around gave one an uncomfortable feeling that a great unknown power, which might break out at any moment and from any point, was lying in wait somewhere below the surface.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading SQUEAKY SCORES ONE Jack was right, both in his conclusion that our crooked course had carried us into the geyser basin and in his promise that we should see marvellous things.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Next morning began a week during which Percy and I went about with our eyes so wide open with astonishment that I wonder we ever managed to get them shut again.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading It was an impressive and rather an awe-inspiring sight, even by daylight.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Next morning began a week during which Percy and I went about with our eyes so wide open with astonishment that I wonder we ever managed to get them shut again.
in or at or to some place
From this reading The valley was almost entirely covered by the white deposit I have mentioned; whichever way one looked, up stream or down, he would see jets and clouds of steam rising in the sharp morning air; while the throbbing, rumbling, hissing noises going on all around gave one an uncomfortable feeling that a great unknown power, which might break out at any moment and from any point, was lying in wait somewhere below the surface.
SQUEAKYadjectiveUS /ˈskwiːki/
having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge
From this reading SQUEAKY SCORES ONE Jack was right, both in his conclusion that our crooked course had carried us into the geyser basin and in his promise that we should see marvellous things.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading The valley was almost entirely covered by the white deposit I have mentioned; whichever way one looked, up stream or down, he would see jets and clouds of steam rising in the sharp morning air; while the throbbing, rumbling, hissing noises going on all around gave one an uncomfortable feeling that a great unknown power, which might break out at any moment and from any point, was lying in wait somewhere below the surface.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading The valley was almost entirely covered by the white deposit I have mentioned; whichever way one looked, up stream or down, he would see jets and clouds of steam rising in the sharp morning air; while the throbbing, rumbling, hissing noises going on all around gave one an uncomfortable feeling that a great unknown power, which might break out at any moment and from any point, was lying in wait somewhere below the surface.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading The valley was almost entirely covered by the white deposit I have mentioned; whichever way one looked, up stream or down, he would see jets and clouds of steam rising in the sharp morning air; while the throbbing, rumbling, hissing noises going on all around gave one an uncomfortable feeling that a great unknown power, which might break out at any moment and from any point, was lying in wait somewhere below the surface.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SQUEAKY SCORES ONE Jack was right, both in his conclusion that our crooked course had carried us into the geyser basin and in his promise that we should see marvellous things.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SQUEAKY SCORES ONE Jack was right, both in his conclusion that our crooked course had carried us into the geyser basin and in his promise that we should see marvellous things.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Next morning began a week during which Percy and I went about with our eyes so wide open with astonishment that I wonder we ever managed to get them shut again.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading SQUEAKY SCORES ONE Jack was right, both in his conclusion that our crooked course had carried us into the geyser basin and in his promise that we should see marvellous things.
throbbingnounUS /ˈθrɑːbɪŋ/
an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
From this reading The valley was almost entirely covered by the white deposit I have mentioned; whichever way one looked, up stream or down, he would see jets and clouds of steam rising in the sharp morning air; while the throbbing, rumbling, hissing noises going on all around gave one an uncomfortable feeling that a great unknown power, which might break out at any moment and from any point, was lying in wait somewhere below the surface.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Next morning began a week during which Percy and I went about with our eyes so wide open with astonishment that I wonder we ever managed to get them shut again.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading The valley was almost entirely covered by the white deposit I have mentioned; whichever way one looked, up stream or down, he would see jets and clouds of steam rising in the sharp morning air; while the throbbing, rumbling, hissing noises going on all around gave one an uncomfortable feeling that a great unknown power, which might break out at any moment and from any point, was lying in wait somewhere below the surface.
not known
From this reading The valley was almost entirely covered by the white deposit I have mentioned; whichever way one looked, up stream or down, he would see jets and clouds of steam rising in the sharp morning air; while the throbbing, rumbling, hissing noises going on all around gave one an uncomfortable feeling that a great unknown power, which might break out at any moment and from any point, was lying in wait somewhere below the surface.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The valley was almost entirely covered by the white deposit I have mentioned; whichever way one looked, up stream or down, he would see jets and clouds of steam rising in the sharp morning air; while the throbbing, rumbling, hissing noises going on all around gave one an uncomfortable feeling that a great unknown power, which might break out at any moment and from any point, was lying in wait somewhere below the surface.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading SQUEAKY SCORES ONE Jack was right, both in his conclusion that our crooked course had carried us into the geyser basin and in his promise that we should see marvellous things.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Immediately after breakfast we walked to the edge of the pine-wood and looked out over the little valley which lay below us.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The valley was almost entirely covered by the white deposit I have mentioned; whichever way one looked, up stream or down, he would see jets and clouds of steam rising in the sharp morning air; while the throbbing, rumbling, hissing noises going on all around gave one an uncomfortable feeling that a great unknown power, which might break out at any moment and from any point, was lying in wait somewhere below the surface.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Immediately after breakfast we walked to the edge of the pine-wood and looked out over the little valley which lay below us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SQUEAKY SCORES ONE Jack was right, both in his conclusion that our crooked course had carried us into the geyser basin and in his promise that we should see marvellous things.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The valley was almost entirely covered by the white deposit I have mentioned; whichever way one looked, up stream or down, he would see jets and clouds of steam rising in the sharp morning air; while the throbbing, rumbling, hissing noises going on all around gave one an uncomfortable feeling that a great unknown power, which might break out at any moment and from any point, was lying in wait somewhere below the surface.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading SQUEAKY SCORES ONE Jack was right, both in his conclusion that our crooked course had carried us into the geyser basin and in his promise that we should see marvellous things.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Next morning began a week during which Percy and I went about with our eyes so wide open with astonishment that I wonder we ever managed to get them shut again.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Next morning began a week during which Percy and I went about with our eyes so wide open with astonishment that I wonder we ever managed to get them shut again.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Next morning began a week during which Percy and I went about with our eyes so wide open with astonishment that I wonder we ever managed to get them shut again.
whicheverdeterminerUS /wɪˈtʃevər/
any one of a set, it does not matter which
From this reading The valley was almost entirely covered by the white deposit I have mentioned; whichever way one looked, up stream or down, he would see jets and clouds of steam rising in the sharp morning air; while the throbbing, rumbling, hissing noises going on all around gave one an uncomfortable feeling that a great unknown power, which might break out at any moment and from any point, was lying in wait somewhere below the surface.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The valley was almost entirely covered by the white deposit I have mentioned; whichever way one looked, up stream or down, he would see jets and clouds of steam rising in the sharp morning air; while the throbbing, rumbling, hissing noises going on all around gave one an uncomfortable feeling that a great unknown power, which might break out at any moment and from any point, was lying in wait somewhere below the surface.
a Caucasian
From this reading The valley was almost entirely covered by the white deposit I have mentioned; whichever way one looked, up stream or down, he would see jets and clouds of steam rising in the sharp morning air; while the throbbing, rumbling, hissing noises going on all around gave one an uncomfortable feeling that a great unknown power, which might break out at any moment and from any point, was lying in wait somewhere below the surface.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Next morning began a week during which Percy and I went about with our eyes so wide open with astonishment that I wonder we ever managed to get them shut again.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Next morning began a week during which Percy and I went about with our eyes so wide open with astonishment that I wonder we ever managed to get them shut again.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Next morning began a week during which Percy and I went about with our eyes so wide open with astonishment that I wonder we ever managed to get them shut again.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The valley was almost entirely covered by the white deposit I have mentioned; whichever way one looked, up stream or down, he would see jets and clouds of steam rising in the sharp morning air; while the throbbing, rumbling, hissing noises going on all around gave one an uncomfortable feeling that a great unknown power, which might break out at any moment and from any point, was lying in wait somewhere below the surface.
