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Chapter V
BOY'S DETERMINATION--GOING THROUGH A CREVICE--THE MOVABLE ROCK--AID TO DISCOVER--UP THROUGH A HOLE--THE GOLDEN HEAP--DESMOND'S GREAT TRIUMPH--THE OLD MEXICAN'S SECRET EXPOSED. Desmond was somewhat impressed by the words of Creedon, but still insisted that he would like to conduct an exploration. "You will only go over the ground that I have already gone over." "I know that, but I propose to look around all the same." Desmond had been doing considerable thinking.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You will only go over the ground that I have already gone over."”
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading “"I know that, but I propose to look around all the same."”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Desmond had been doing considerable thinking.”
left open to danger or view left open to danger or public view
From this reading “BOY'S DETERMINATION--GOING THROUGH A CREVICE--THE MOVABLE ROCK--AID TO DISCOVER--UP THROUGH A HOLE--THE GOLDEN HEAP--DESMOND'S GREAT TRIUMPH--THE OLD MEXICAN'S SECRET EXPOSED.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “BOY'S DETERMINATION--GOING THROUGH A CREVICE--THE MOVABLE ROCK--AID TO DISCOVER--UP THROUGH A HOLE--THE GOLDEN HEAP--DESMOND'S GREAT TRIUMPH--THE OLD MEXICAN'S SECRET EXPOSED.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"You will only go over the ground that I have already gone over."”
demanded something firmly
From this reading “Desmond was somewhat impressed by the words of Creedon, but still insisted that he would like to conduct an exploration.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I know that, but I propose to look around all the same."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I know that, but I propose to look around all the same."”
above and across; more than
From this reading “"You will only go over the ground that I have already gone over."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I know that, but I propose to look around all the same."”
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading “BOY'S DETERMINATION--GOING THROUGH A CREVICE--THE MOVABLE ROCK--AID TO DISCOVER--UP THROUGH A HOLE--THE GOLDEN HEAP--DESMOND'S GREAT TRIUMPH--THE OLD MEXICAN'S SECRET EXPOSED.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Desmond was somewhat impressed by the words of Creedon, but still insisted that he would like to conduct an exploration.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Desmond had been doing considerable thinking.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “BOY'S DETERMINATION--GOING THROUGH A CREVICE--THE MOVABLE ROCK--AID TO DISCOVER--UP THROUGH A HOLE--THE GOLDEN HEAP--DESMOND'S GREAT TRIUMPH--THE OLD MEXICAN'S SECRET EXPOSED.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Desmond was somewhat impressed by the words of Creedon, but still insisted that he would like to conduct an exploration.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BOY'S DETERMINATION--GOING THROUGH A CREVICE--THE MOVABLE ROCK--AID TO DISCOVER--UP THROUGH A HOLE--THE GOLDEN HEAP--DESMOND'S GREAT TRIUMPH--THE OLD MEXICAN'S SECRET EXPOSED.
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From this reading BOY'S DETERMINATION--GOING THROUGH A CREVICE--THE MOVABLE ROCK--AID TO DISCOVER--UP THROUGH A HOLE--THE GOLDEN HEAP--DESMOND'S GREAT TRIUMPH--THE OLD MEXICAN'S SECRET EXPOSED.
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From this reading "I know that, but I propose to look around all the same."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "You will only go over the ground that I have already gone over."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Desmond was somewhat impressed by the words of Creedon, but still insisted that he would like to conduct an exploration.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "I know that, but I propose to look around all the same."
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Desmond had been doing considerable thinking.
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From this reading BOY'S DETERMINATION--GOING THROUGH A CREVICE--THE MOVABLE ROCK--AID TO DISCOVER--UP THROUGH A HOLE--THE GOLDEN HEAP--DESMOND'S GREAT TRIUMPH--THE OLD MEXICAN'S SECRET EXPOSED.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Desmond was somewhat impressed by the words of Creedon, but still insisted that he would like to conduct an exploration.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Desmond was somewhat impressed by the words of Creedon, but still insisted that he would like to conduct an exploration.
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From this reading Desmond was somewhat impressed by the words of Creedon, but still insisted that he would like to conduct an exploration.
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From this reading Desmond had been doing considerable thinking.
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From this reading Desmond was somewhat impressed by the words of Creedon, but still insisted that he would like to conduct an exploration.
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From this reading BOY'S DETERMINATION--GOING THROUGH A CREVICE--THE MOVABLE ROCK--AID TO DISCOVER--UP THROUGH A HOLE--THE GOLDEN HEAP--DESMOND'S GREAT TRIUMPH--THE OLD MEXICAN'S SECRET EXPOSED.
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From this reading Desmond was somewhat impressed by the words of Creedon, but still insisted that he would like to conduct an exploration.
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From this reading BOY'S DETERMINATION--GOING THROUGH A CREVICE--THE MOVABLE ROCK--AID TO DISCOVER--UP THROUGH A HOLE--THE GOLDEN HEAP--DESMOND'S GREAT TRIUMPH--THE OLD MEXICAN'S SECRET EXPOSED.
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From this reading BOY'S DETERMINATION--GOING THROUGH A CREVICE--THE MOVABLE ROCK--AID TO DISCOVER--UP THROUGH A HOLE--THE GOLDEN HEAP--DESMOND'S GREAT TRIUMPH--THE OLD MEXICAN'S SECRET EXPOSED.
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From this reading BOY'S DETERMINATION--GOING THROUGH A CREVICE--THE MOVABLE ROCK--AID TO DISCOVER--UP THROUGH A HOLE--THE GOLDEN HEAP--DESMOND'S GREAT TRIUMPH--THE OLD MEXICAN'S SECRET EXPOSED.
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From this reading Desmond had been doing considerable thinking.
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From this reading Desmond was somewhat impressed by the words of Creedon, but still insisted that he would like to conduct an exploration.
left open to danger or view left open to danger or public view
From this reading BOY'S DETERMINATION--GOING THROUGH A CREVICE--THE MOVABLE ROCK--AID TO DISCOVER--UP THROUGH A HOLE--THE GOLDEN HEAP--DESMOND'S GREAT TRIUMPH--THE OLD MEXICAN'S SECRET EXPOSED.
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From this reading "You will only go over the ground that I have already gone over."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BOY'S DETERMINATION--GOING THROUGH A CREVICE--THE MOVABLE ROCK--AID TO DISCOVER--UP THROUGH A HOLE--THE GOLDEN HEAP--DESMOND'S GREAT TRIUMPH--THE OLD MEXICAN'S SECRET EXPOSED.
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From this reading BOY'S DETERMINATION--GOING THROUGH A CREVICE--THE MOVABLE ROCK--AID TO DISCOVER--UP THROUGH A HOLE--THE GOLDEN HEAP--DESMOND'S GREAT TRIUMPH--THE OLD MEXICAN'S SECRET EXPOSED.
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From this reading "You will only go over the ground that I have already gone over."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading BOY'S DETERMINATION--GOING THROUGH A CREVICE--THE MOVABLE ROCK--AID TO DISCOVER--UP THROUGH A HOLE--THE GOLDEN HEAP--DESMOND'S GREAT TRIUMPH--THE OLD MEXICAN'S SECRET EXPOSED.
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From this reading "You will only go over the ground that I have already gone over."
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Desmond had been doing considerable thinking.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You will only go over the ground that I have already gone over."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Desmond was somewhat impressed by the words of Creedon, but still insisted that he would like to conduct an exploration.
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From this reading BOY'S DETERMINATION--GOING THROUGH A CREVICE--THE MOVABLE ROCK--AID TO DISCOVER--UP THROUGH A HOLE--THE GOLDEN HEAP--DESMOND'S GREAT TRIUMPH--THE OLD MEXICAN'S SECRET EXPOSED.
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From this reading BOY'S DETERMINATION--GOING THROUGH A CREVICE--THE MOVABLE ROCK--AID TO DISCOVER--UP THROUGH A HOLE--THE GOLDEN HEAP--DESMOND'S GREAT TRIUMPH--THE OLD MEXICAN'S SECRET EXPOSED.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You will only go over the ground that I have already gone over."
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From this reading Desmond was somewhat impressed by the words of Creedon, but still insisted that he would like to conduct an exploration.
demanded something firmly
From this reading Desmond was somewhat impressed by the words of Creedon, but still insisted that he would like to conduct an exploration.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I know that, but I propose to look around all the same."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Desmond was somewhat impressed by the words of Creedon, but still insisted that he would like to conduct an exploration.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I know that, but I propose to look around all the same."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BOY'S DETERMINATION--GOING THROUGH A CREVICE--THE MOVABLE ROCK--AID TO DISCOVER--UP THROUGH A HOLE--THE GOLDEN HEAP--DESMOND'S GREAT TRIUMPH--THE OLD MEXICAN'S SECRET EXPOSED.
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From this reading BOY'S DETERMINATION--GOING THROUGH A CREVICE--THE MOVABLE ROCK--AID TO DISCOVER--UP THROUGH A HOLE--THE GOLDEN HEAP--DESMOND'S GREAT TRIUMPH--THE OLD MEXICAN'S SECRET EXPOSED.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Desmond was somewhat impressed by the words of Creedon, but still insisted that he would like to conduct an exploration.
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From this reading BOY'S DETERMINATION--GOING THROUGH A CREVICE--THE MOVABLE ROCK--AID TO DISCOVER--UP THROUGH A HOLE--THE GOLDEN HEAP--DESMOND'S GREAT TRIUMPH--THE OLD MEXICAN'S SECRET EXPOSED.
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From this reading "You will only go over the ground that I have already gone over."
above and across; more than
From this reading "You will only go over the ground that I have already gone over."
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From this reading "I know that, but I propose to look around all the same."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BOY'S DETERMINATION--GOING THROUGH A CREVICE--THE MOVABLE ROCK--AID TO DISCOVER--UP THROUGH A HOLE--THE GOLDEN HEAP--DESMOND'S GREAT TRIUMPH--THE OLD MEXICAN'S SECRET EXPOSED.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I know that, but I propose to look around all the same."
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading BOY'S DETERMINATION--GOING THROUGH A CREVICE--THE MOVABLE ROCK--AID TO DISCOVER--UP THROUGH A HOLE--THE GOLDEN HEAP--DESMOND'S GREAT TRIUMPH--THE OLD MEXICAN'S SECRET EXPOSED.
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From this reading Desmond was somewhat impressed by the words of Creedon, but still insisted that he would like to conduct an exploration.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Desmond was somewhat impressed by the words of Creedon, but still insisted that he would like to conduct an exploration.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Desmond was somewhat impressed by the words of Creedon, but still insisted that he would like to conduct an exploration.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BOY'S DETERMINATION--GOING THROUGH A CREVICE--THE MOVABLE ROCK--AID TO DISCOVER--UP THROUGH A HOLE--THE GOLDEN HEAP--DESMOND'S GREAT TRIUMPH--THE OLD MEXICAN'S SECRET EXPOSED.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Desmond had been doing considerable thinking.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading BOY'S DETERMINATION--GOING THROUGH A CREVICE--THE MOVABLE ROCK--AID TO DISCOVER--UP THROUGH A HOLE--THE GOLDEN HEAP--DESMOND'S GREAT TRIUMPH--THE OLD MEXICAN'S SECRET EXPOSED.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BOY'S DETERMINATION--GOING THROUGH A CREVICE--THE MOVABLE ROCK--AID TO DISCOVER--UP THROUGH A HOLE--THE GOLDEN HEAP--DESMOND'S GREAT TRIUMPH--THE OLD MEXICAN'S SECRET EXPOSED.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BOY'S DETERMINATION--GOING THROUGH A CREVICE--THE MOVABLE ROCK--AID TO DISCOVER--UP THROUGH A HOLE--THE GOLDEN HEAP--DESMOND'S GREAT TRIUMPH--THE OLD MEXICAN'S SECRET EXPOSED.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BOY'S DETERMINATION--GOING THROUGH A CREVICE--THE MOVABLE ROCK--AID TO DISCOVER--UP THROUGH A HOLE--THE GOLDEN HEAP--DESMOND'S GREAT TRIUMPH--THE OLD MEXICAN'S SECRET EXPOSED.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Desmond was somewhat impressed by the words of Creedon, but still insisted that he would like to conduct an exploration.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You will only go over the ground that I have already gone over."
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From this reading Desmond was somewhat impressed by the words of Creedon, but still insisted that he would like to conduct an exploration.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Desmond was somewhat impressed by the words of Creedon, but still insisted that he would like to conduct an exploration.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You will only go over the ground that I have already gone over."
