aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Evidently something was passing in his mind, for occasionally his eyes left the paper and he looked about, as though undecided.
adventurersnounUS /ædˈventʃərərz/
plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading The adventurers were wild with joy at the discovery, and took steps to remove it.
in addition
From this reading "Yes; there are many incomplete portions belonging to the history, but it may be summed up by the statement, that they also found an immense amount of treasure, much of it in the form of solid gold.
a quantity of money
From this reading "Yes; there are many incomplete portions belonging to the history, but it may be summed up by the statement, that they also found an immense amount of treasure, much of it in the form of solid gold.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Yes; there are many incomplete portions belonging to the history, but it may be summed up by the statement, that they also found an immense amount of treasure, much of it in the form of solid gold.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CHART AND THE CAVES John pored over the map, without going any further.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE CHART AND THE CAVES John pored over the map, without going any further.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Yes; there are many incomplete portions belonging to the history, but it may be summed up by the statement, that they also found an immense amount of treasure, much of it in the form of solid gold.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Evidently something was passing in his mind, for occasionally his eyes left the paper and he looked about, as though undecided.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The adventurers were wild with joy at the discovery, and took steps to remove it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Yes; there are many incomplete portions belonging to the history, but it may be summed up by the statement, that they also found an immense amount of treasure, much of it in the form of solid gold.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading "Yes; there are many incomplete portions belonging to the history, but it may be summed up by the statement, that they also found an immense amount of treasure, much of it in the form of solid gold.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Yes; there are many incomplete portions belonging to the history, but it may be summed up by the statement, that they also found an immense amount of treasure, much of it in the form of solid gold.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Yes; there are many incomplete portions belonging to the history, but it may be summed up by the statement, that they also found an immense amount of treasure, much of it in the form of solid gold.
CAVESnounUS /keɪvz/
plural of “cave” — a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading THE CHART AND THE CAVES John pored over the map, without going any further.
CHARTnounUS /tʃɑːrt/
a visual display of information
From this reading THE CHART AND THE CAVES John pored over the map, without going any further.
the act of discovering something
From this reading The adventurers were wild with joy at the discovery, and took steps to remove it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you know any more about what they found?"
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Evidently something was passing in his mind, for occasionally his eyes left the paper and he looked about, as though undecided.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Evidently something was passing in his mind, for occasionally his eyes left the paper and he looked about, as though undecided.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Evidently something was passing in his mind, for occasionally his eyes left the paper and he looked about, as though undecided.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading "Yes; there are many incomplete portions belonging to the history, but it may be summed up by the statement, that they also found an immense amount of treasure, much of it in the form of solid gold.
set up or found
From this reading "Do you know any more about what they found?"
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading THE CHART AND THE CAVES John pored over the map, without going any further.
the act of departing
From this reading THE CHART AND THE CAVES John pored over the map, without going any further.
coins made of gold
From this reading "Yes; there are many incomplete portions belonging to the history, but it may be summed up by the statement, that they also found an immense amount of treasure, much of it in the form of solid gold.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Evidently something was passing in his mind, for occasionally his eyes left the paper and he looked about, as though undecided.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Evidently something was passing in his mind, for occasionally his eyes left the paper and he looked about, as though undecided.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading "Yes; there are many incomplete portions belonging to the history, but it may be summed up by the statement, that they also found an immense amount of treasure, much of it in the form of solid gold.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading "Yes; there are many incomplete portions belonging to the history, but it may be summed up by the statement, that they also found an immense amount of treasure, much of it in the form of solid gold.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Evidently something was passing in his mind, for occasionally his eyes left the paper and he looked about, as though undecided.
incompleteadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/
not complete or total; not completed
From this reading "Yes; there are many incomplete portions belonging to the history, but it may be summed up by the statement, that they also found an immense amount of treasure, much of it in the form of solid gold.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Yes; there are many incomplete portions belonging to the history, but it may be summed up by the statement, that they also found an immense amount of treasure, much of it in the form of solid gold.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading THE CHART AND THE CAVES John pored over the map, without going any further.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The adventurers were wild with joy at the discovery, and took steps to remove it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Do you know any more about what they found?"
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Evidently something was passing in his mind, for occasionally his eyes left the paper and he looked about, as though undecided.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Evidently something was passing in his mind, for occasionally his eyes left the paper and he looked about, as though undecided.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "Yes; there are many incomplete portions belonging to the history, but it may be summed up by the statement, that they also found an immense amount of treasure, much of it in the form of solid gold.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading THE CHART AND THE CAVES John pored over the map, without going any further.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Yes; there are many incomplete portions belonging to the history, but it may be summed up by the statement, that they also found an immense amount of treasure, much of it in the form of solid gold.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Evidently something was passing in his mind, for occasionally his eyes left the paper and he looked about, as though undecided.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Do you know any more about what they found?"
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Yes; there are many incomplete portions belonging to the history, but it may be summed up by the statement, that they also found an immense amount of treasure, much of it in the form of solid gold.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Evidently something was passing in his mind, for occasionally his eyes left the paper and he looked about, as though undecided.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Yes; there are many incomplete portions belonging to the history, but it may be summed up by the statement, that they also found an immense amount of treasure, much of it in the form of solid gold.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE CHART AND THE CAVES John pored over the map, without going any further.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Evidently something was passing in his mind, for occasionally his eyes left the paper and he looked about, as though undecided.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Evidently something was passing in his mind, for occasionally his eyes left the paper and he looked about, as though undecided.
poredverbUS /pɔːrd/
past form of “pore” — direct one's attention on something
From this reading THE CHART AND THE CAVES John pored over the map, without going any further.
portionsnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "Yes; there are many incomplete portions belonging to the history, but it may be summed up by the statement, that they also found an immense amount of treasure, much of it in the form of solid gold.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading The adventurers were wild with joy at the discovery, and took steps to remove it.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading "Yes; there are many incomplete portions belonging to the history, but it may be summed up by the statement, that they also found an immense amount of treasure, much of it in the form of solid gold.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Evidently something was passing in his mind, for occasionally his eyes left the paper and he looked about, as though undecided.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading "Yes; there are many incomplete portions belonging to the history, but it may be summed up by the statement, that they also found an immense amount of treasure, much of it in the form of solid gold.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The adventurers were wild with joy at the discovery, and took steps to remove it.
summedverbUS /sʌmd/
inflected form of “sum” — be a summary of
From this reading "Yes; there are many incomplete portions belonging to the history, but it may be summed up by the statement, that they also found an immense amount of treasure, much of it in the form of solid gold.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Yes; there are many incomplete portions belonging to the history, but it may be summed up by the statement, that they also found an immense amount of treasure, much of it in the form of solid gold.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHART AND THE CAVES John pored over the map, without going any further.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Yes; there are many incomplete portions belonging to the history, but it may be summed up by the statement, that they also found an immense amount of treasure, much of it in the form of solid gold.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Do you know any more about what they found?"
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Evidently something was passing in his mind, for occasionally his eyes left the paper and he looked about, as though undecided.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Yes; there are many incomplete portions belonging to the history, but it may be summed up by the statement, that they also found an immense amount of treasure, much of it in the form of solid gold.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The adventurers were wild with joy at the discovery, and took steps to remove it.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading "Yes; there are many incomplete portions belonging to the history, but it may be summed up by the statement, that they also found an immense amount of treasure, much of it in the form of solid gold.
undecidedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/
not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought
From this reading Evidently something was passing in his mind, for occasionally his eyes left the paper and he looked about, as though undecided.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Yes; there are many incomplete portions belonging to the history, but it may be summed up by the statement, that they also found an immense amount of treasure, much of it in the form of solid gold.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Evidently something was passing in his mind, for occasionally his eyes left the paper and he looked about, as though undecided.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The adventurers were wild with joy at the discovery, and took steps to remove it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Do you know any more about what they found?"
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The adventurers were wild with joy at the discovery, and took steps to remove it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The adventurers were wild with joy at the discovery, and took steps to remove it.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE CHART AND THE CAVES John pored over the map, without going any further.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes; there are many incomplete portions belonging to the history, but it may be summed up by the statement, that they also found an immense amount of treasure, much of it in the form of solid gold.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you know any more about what they found?"
