A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XXXVII
S. V. With a vigorous plow of the oar, Hercules had pushed toward the left bank. Besides, the current was not more rapid in that place, and the bed of the river kept its normal declivity to the falls. As has been said, it was the sudden sinking of the ground, and the attraction was only felt three or four hundred feet above the cataract. On the left bank were large and very thick trees.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
higher than, or over, something
From this reading “As has been said, it was the sudden sinking of the ground, and the attraction was only felt three or four hundred feet above the cataract.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “As has been said, it was the sudden sinking of the ground, and the attraction was only felt three or four hundred feet above the cataract.”
in addition to; as well as
From this reading “Besides, the current was not more rapid in that place, and the bed of the river kept its normal declivity to the falls.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Besides, the current was not more rapid in that place, and the bed of the river kept its normal declivity to the falls.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “As has been said, it was the sudden sinking of the ground, and the attraction was only felt three or four hundred feet above the cataract.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “With a vigorous plow of the oar, Hercules had pushed toward the left bank.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “As has been said, it was the sudden sinking of the ground, and the attraction was only felt three or four hundred feet above the cataract.”
in the direction of
From this reading “With a vigorous plow of the oar, Hercules had pushed toward the left bank.”
Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With a vigorous plow of the oar, Hercules had pushed toward the left bank.
higher than, or over, something
From this reading As has been said, it was the sudden sinking of the ground, and the attraction was only felt three or four hundred feet above the cataract.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Besides, the current was not more rapid in that place, and the bed of the river kept its normal declivity to the falls.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As has been said, it was the sudden sinking of the ground, and the attraction was only felt three or four hundred feet above the cataract.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As has been said, it was the sudden sinking of the ground, and the attraction was only felt three or four hundred feet above the cataract.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With a vigorous plow of the oar, Hercules had pushed toward the left bank.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Besides, the current was not more rapid in that place, and the bed of the river kept its normal declivity to the falls.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As has been said, it was the sudden sinking of the ground, and the attraction was only felt three or four hundred feet above the cataract.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, the current was not more rapid in that place, and the bed of the river kept its normal declivity to the falls.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As has been said, it was the sudden sinking of the ground, and the attraction was only felt three or four hundred feet above the cataract.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Besides, the current was not more rapid in that place, and the bed of the river kept its normal declivity to the falls.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Besides, the current was not more rapid in that place, and the bed of the river kept its normal declivity to the falls.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Besides, the current was not more rapid in that place, and the bed of the river kept its normal declivity to the falls.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As has been said, it was the sudden sinking of the ground, and the attraction was only felt three or four hundred feet above the cataract.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As has been said, it was the sudden sinking of the ground, and the attraction was only felt three or four hundred feet above the cataract.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As has been said, it was the sudden sinking of the ground, and the attraction was only felt three or four hundred feet above the cataract.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As has been said, it was the sudden sinking of the ground, and the attraction was only felt three or four hundred feet above the cataract.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With a vigorous plow of the oar, Hercules had pushed toward the left bank.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As has been said, it was the sudden sinking of the ground, and the attraction was only felt three or four hundred feet above the cataract.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With a vigorous plow of the oar, Hercules had pushed toward the left bank.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As has been said, it was the sudden sinking of the ground, and the attraction was only felt three or four hundred feet above the cataract.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Besides, the current was not more rapid in that place, and the bed of the river kept its normal declivity to the falls.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As has been said, it was the sudden sinking of the ground, and the attraction was only felt three or four hundred feet above the cataract.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Besides, the current was not more rapid in that place, and the bed of the river kept its normal declivity to the falls.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Besides, the current was not more rapid in that place, and the bed of the river kept its normal declivity to the falls.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the left bank were large and very thick trees.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading With a vigorous plow of the oar, Hercules had pushed toward the left bank.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Besides, the current was not more rapid in that place, and the bed of the river kept its normal declivity to the falls.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Besides, the current was not more rapid in that place, and the bed of the river kept its normal declivity to the falls.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Besides, the current was not more rapid in that place, and the bed of the river kept its normal declivity to the falls.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With a vigorous plow of the oar, Hercules had pushed toward the left bank.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With a vigorous plow of the oar, Hercules had pushed toward the left bank.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the left bank were large and very thick trees.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As has been said, it was the sudden sinking of the ground, and the attraction was only felt three or four hundred feet above the cataract.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As has been said, it was the sudden sinking of the ground, and the attraction was only felt three or four hundred feet above the cataract.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Besides, the current was not more rapid in that place, and the bed of the river kept its normal declivity to the falls.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With a vigorous plow of the oar, Hercules had pushed toward the left bank.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With a vigorous plow of the oar, Hercules had pushed toward the left bank.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Besides, the current was not more rapid in that place, and the bed of the river kept its normal declivity to the falls.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Besides, the current was not more rapid in that place, and the bed of the river kept its normal declivity to the falls.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading S. V.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As has been said, it was the sudden sinking of the ground, and the attraction was only felt three or four hundred feet above the cataract.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As has been said, it was the sudden sinking of the ground, and the attraction was only felt three or four hundred feet above the cataract.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading As has been said, it was the sudden sinking of the ground, and the attraction was only felt three or four hundred feet above the cataract.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Besides, the current was not more rapid in that place, and the bed of the river kept its normal declivity to the falls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With a vigorous plow of the oar, Hercules had pushed toward the left bank.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the left bank were large and very thick trees.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As has been said, it was the sudden sinking of the ground, and the attraction was only felt three or four hundred feet above the cataract.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Besides, the current was not more rapid in that place, and the bed of the river kept its normal declivity to the falls.
in the direction of
From this reading With a vigorous plow of the oar, Hercules had pushed toward the left bank.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the left bank were large and very thick trees.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading S. V.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the left bank were large and very thick trees.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With a vigorous plow of the oar, Hercules had pushed toward the left bank.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Besides, the current was not more rapid in that place, and the bed of the river kept its normal declivity to the falls.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the left bank were large and very thick trees.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a vigorous plow of the oar, Hercules had pushed toward the left bank.
