accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading (That accounted for the muddy footprints.) Skirting this on the shelving ledge as had Pedro and the Mexicans, they traversed the winding passageway that led to the grotto of brown cauliflower-like encrustations.
AcenounUS /eɪs/
the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Ace and Ted followed with their candles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ace and Ted followed with their candles.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading (That accounted for the muddy footprints.) Skirting this on the shelving ledge as had Pedro and the Mexicans, they traversed the winding passageway that led to the grotto of brown cauliflower-like encrustations.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading This time their choice was quickly verified by the discovery of the burros, standing patiently with their packs before the pool.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading (That accounted for the muddy footprints.) Skirting this on the shelving ledge as had Pedro and the Mexicans, they traversed the winding passageway that led to the grotto of brown cauliflower-like encrustations.
burrosnounUS /ˈbɜːroʊz/
plural of “burro” — small donkey used as a pack animal
From this reading This time their choice was quickly verified by the discovery of the burros, standing patiently with their packs before the pool.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But here, when they found that the left-hand passageway meant going on hands and knees, they chose the other turn.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This time their choice was quickly verified by the discovery of the burros, standing patiently with their packs before the pool.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading Ace and Ted followed with their candles.
carbidenounUS /ˈkɑːrbaɪd/
a binary compound of carbon with a more electropositive element
From this reading THE CAVE Electing the turn to the left, Radcliffe led the way with his carbide lamp.
cauliflower-like
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From this reading (That accounted for the muddy footprints.) Skirting this on the shelving ledge as had Pedro and the Mexicans, they traversed the winding passageway that led to the grotto of brown cauliflower-like encrustations.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading THE CAVE Electing the turn to the left, Radcliffe led the way with his carbide lamp.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading This time their choice was quickly verified by the discovery of the burros, standing patiently with their packs before the pool.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading But here, when they found that the left-hand passageway meant going on hands and knees, they chose the other turn.
the act of discovering something
From this reading This time their choice was quickly verified by the discovery of the burros, standing patiently with their packs before the pool.
ElectingverbUS /ɪˈlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “elect” — select by a vote for an office or membership
From this reading THE CAVE Electing the turn to the left, Radcliffe led the way with his carbide lamp.
encrustations
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From this reading (That accounted for the muddy footprints.) Skirting this on the shelving ledge as had Pedro and the Mexicans, they traversed the winding passageway that led to the grotto of brown cauliflower-like encrustations.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Ace and Ted followed with their candles.
footprintsnounUS /ˈfʊtprɪnts/
plural of “footprint” — a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface
From this reading (That accounted for the muddy footprints.) Skirting this on the shelving ledge as had Pedro and the Mexicans, they traversed the winding passageway that led to the grotto of brown cauliflower-like encrustations.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading (That accounted for the muddy footprints.) Skirting this on the shelving ledge as had Pedro and the Mexicans, they traversed the winding passageway that led to the grotto of brown cauliflower-like encrustations.
set up or found
From this reading But here, when they found that the left-hand passageway meant going on hands and knees, they chose the other turn.
the act of departing
From this reading But here, when they found that the left-hand passageway meant going on hands and knees, they chose the other turn.
grottonounUS /ˈɡrɑːtoʊ/
a small cave (usually with attractive features)
From this reading (That accounted for the muddy footprints.) Skirting this on the shelving ledge as had Pedro and the Mexicans, they traversed the winding passageway that led to the grotto of brown cauliflower-like encrustations.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading (That accounted for the muddy footprints.) Skirting this on the shelving ledge as had Pedro and the Mexicans, they traversed the winding passageway that led to the grotto of brown cauliflower-like encrustations.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading But here, when they found that the left-hand passageway meant going on hands and knees, they chose the other turn.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading But here, when they found that the left-hand passageway meant going on hands and knees, they chose the other turn.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CAVE Electing the turn to the left, Radcliffe led the way with his carbide lamp.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading But here, when they found that the left-hand passageway meant going on hands and knees, they chose the other turn.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading THE CAVE Electing the turn to the left, Radcliffe led the way with his carbide lamp.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading THE CAVE Electing the turn to the left, Radcliffe led the way with his carbide lamp.
ledgenounUS /ledʒ/
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading (That accounted for the muddy footprints.) Skirting this on the shelving ledge as had Pedro and the Mexicans, they traversed the winding passageway that led to the grotto of brown cauliflower-like encrustations.
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 THE CAVE Electing the turn to the left, Radcliffe led the way with his carbide lamp.
left-handadjectiveUS /ˌleftˈhænd/
intended for the left hand
From this reading But here, when they found that the left-hand passageway meant going on hands and knees, they chose the other turn.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading But here, when they found that the left-hand passageway meant going on hands and knees, they chose the other turn.
MexicansnounUS /ˈmeksɪkənz/
plural of “mexican” — a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading (That accounted for the muddy footprints.) Skirting this on the shelving ledge as had Pedro and the Mexicans, they traversed the winding passageway that led to the grotto of brown cauliflower-like encrustations.
muddyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌdi/
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading (That accounted for the muddy footprints.) Skirting this on the shelving ledge as had Pedro and the Mexicans, they traversed the winding passageway that led to the grotto of brown cauliflower-like encrustations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This time their choice was quickly verified by the discovery of the burros, standing patiently with their packs before the pool.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading (That accounted for the muddy footprints.) Skirting this on the shelving ledge as had Pedro and the Mexicans, they traversed the winding passageway that led to the grotto of brown cauliflower-like encrustations.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But here, when they found that the left-hand passageway meant going on hands and knees, they chose the other turn.
packsnounUS /pæks/
plural of “pack” — a large indefinite number
From this reading This time their choice was quickly verified by the discovery of the burros, standing patiently with their packs before the pool.
passagewaynounUS /ˈpæsədʒweɪ/
a passage between rooms or between buildings
From this reading (That accounted for the muddy footprints.) Skirting this on the shelving ledge as had Pedro and the Mexicans, they traversed the winding passageway that led to the grotto of brown cauliflower-like encrustations.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading This time their choice was quickly verified by the discovery of the burros, standing patiently with their packs before the pool.
Pedro
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From this reading (That accounted for the muddy footprints.) Skirting this on the shelving ledge as had Pedro and the Mexicans, they traversed the winding passageway that led to the grotto of brown cauliflower-like encrustations.
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading This time their choice was quickly verified by the discovery of the burros, standing patiently with their packs before the pool.
with speed
From this reading This time their choice was quickly verified by the discovery of the burros, standing patiently with their packs before the pool.
Radcliffe
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From this reading THE CAVE Electing the turn to the left, Radcliffe led the way with his carbide lamp.
shelvingverbUS /ˈʃelvɪŋ/
-ing form of “shelve” — hold back to a later time
From this reading (That accounted for the muddy footprints.) Skirting this on the shelving ledge as had Pedro and the Mexicans, they traversed the winding passageway that led to the grotto of brown cauliflower-like encrustations.
SkirtingadjectiveUS /ˈskɜːrtɪŋ/
being all around the edges; enclosing
From this reading (That accounted for the muddy footprints.) Skirting this on the shelving ledge as had Pedro and the Mexicans, they traversed the winding passageway that led to the grotto of brown cauliflower-like encrustations.
having a supporting base
From this reading This time their choice was quickly verified by the discovery of the burros, standing patiently with their packs before the pool.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading Ace and Ted followed with their candles.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading (That accounted for the muddy footprints.) Skirting this on the shelving ledge as had Pedro and the Mexicans, they traversed the winding passageway that led to the grotto of brown cauliflower-like encrustations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAVE Electing the turn to the left, Radcliffe led the way with his carbide lamp.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Ace and Ted followed with their candles.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading (That accounted for the muddy footprints.) Skirting this on the shelving ledge as had Pedro and the Mexicans, they traversed the winding passageway that led to the grotto of brown cauliflower-like encrustations.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This time their choice was quickly verified by the discovery of the burros, standing patiently with their packs before the pool.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This time their choice was quickly verified by the discovery of the burros, standing patiently with their packs before the pool.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CAVE Electing the turn to the left, Radcliffe led the way with his carbide lamp.
traversedverbUS /ˈtrævərst/
past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading (That accounted for the muddy footprints.) Skirting this on the shelving ledge as had Pedro and the Mexicans, they traversed the winding passageway that led to the grotto of brown cauliflower-like encrustations.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading THE CAVE Electing the turn to the left, Radcliffe led the way with his carbide lamp.
verifiedadjectiveUS /ˈverəfaɪd/
proved to be true
From this reading This time their choice was quickly verified by the discovery of the burros, standing patiently with their packs before the pool.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This time their choice was quickly verified by the discovery of the burros, standing patiently with their packs before the pool.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE CAVE Electing the turn to the left, Radcliffe led the way with his carbide lamp.
at the time that
From this reading But here, when they found that the left-hand passageway meant going on hands and knees, they chose the other turn.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading (That accounted for the muddy footprints.) Skirting this on the shelving ledge as had Pedro and the Mexicans, they traversed the winding passageway that led to the grotto of brown cauliflower-like encrustations.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE CAVE Electing the turn to the left, Radcliffe led the way with his carbide lamp.
