used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Men die when ships, in the grip of the fierce hurricane, are buried beneath crashing waves or dashed against the rocks of a towering cliff; and men die in blizzards and earthquakes and in the belching fire of volcanoes and amid the roar and smoke of burning forests--but these men _expect_ to die.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading They match their puny strength against the mighty fury of the elements and meet death gladly--or win through to glory in the adventure.
adventurernounUS /ædˈventʃərər/
a person who enjoys taking risks
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touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Men die when ships, in the grip of the fierce hurricane, are buried beneath crashing waves or dashed against the rocks of a towering cliff; and men die in blizzards and earthquakes and in the belching fire of volcanoes and amid the roar and smoke of burning forests--but these men _expect_ to die.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Men die when ships, in the grip of the fierce hurricane, are buried beneath crashing waves or dashed against the rocks of a towering cliff; and men die in blizzards and earthquakes and in the belching fire of volcanoes and amid the roar and smoke of burning forests--but these men _expect_ to die.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON THE KANDIK To the conqueror of far places comes disaster in many guises--to the sailor who sails the uncharted seas, and to the adventurer who pushes past the outposts into the unmapped land of the long snow trails.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For the lone, drear lands are lands of primal things--lands rugged and grim, where life is the right of the strongest and only the fit survive.
battlesnounUS /ˈbætəlz/
plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Such battles with the giants of nature strike no horror to the hearts of men--they are recounted with a laugh.
belchingnounUS /ˈbeltʃɪŋ/
the forceful expulsion of something from inside
From this reading Men die when ships, in the grip of the fierce hurricane, are buried beneath crashing waves or dashed against the rocks of a towering cliff; and men die in blizzards and earthquakes and in the belching fire of volcanoes and amid the roar and smoke of burning forests--but these men _expect_ to die.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Men die when ships, in the grip of the fierce hurricane, are buried beneath crashing waves or dashed against the rocks of a towering cliff; and men die in blizzards and earthquakes and in the belching fire of volcanoes and amid the roar and smoke of burning forests--but these men _expect_ to die.
blizzardsnounUS /ˈblɪzərdz/
plural of “blizzard” — a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
From this reading Men die when ships, in the grip of the fierce hurricane, are buried beneath crashing waves or dashed against the rocks of a towering cliff; and men die in blizzards and earthquakes and in the belching fire of volcanoes and amid the roar and smoke of burning forests--but these men _expect_ to die.
placed in a grave
From this reading Men die when ships, in the grip of the fierce hurricane, are buried beneath crashing waves or dashed against the rocks of a towering cliff; and men die in blizzards and earthquakes and in the belching fire of volcanoes and amid the roar and smoke of burning forests--but these men _expect_ to die.
the act of burning something
From this reading Men die when ships, in the grip of the fierce hurricane, are buried beneath crashing waves or dashed against the rocks of a towering cliff; and men die in blizzards and earthquakes and in the belching fire of volcanoes and amid the roar and smoke of burning forests--but these men _expect_ to die.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Men die when ships, in the grip of the fierce hurricane, are buried beneath crashing waves or dashed against the rocks of a towering cliff; and men die in blizzards and earthquakes and in the belching fire of volcanoes and amid the roar and smoke of burning forests--but these men _expect_ to die.
cliffnounUS /klɪf/
a steep high face of rock
From this reading Men die when ships, in the grip of the fierce hurricane, are buried beneath crashing waves or dashed against the rocks of a towering cliff; and men die in blizzards and earthquakes and in the belching fire of volcanoes and amid the roar and smoke of burning forests--but these men _expect_ to die.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
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conquerornounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərər/
someone who is victorious by force of arms
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crashingadjectiveUS /ˈkræʃɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading Men die when ships, in the grip of the fierce hurricane, are buried beneath crashing waves or dashed against the rocks of a towering cliff; and men die in blizzards and earthquakes and in the belching fire of volcanoes and amid the roar and smoke of burning forests--but these men _expect_ to die.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading Men die when ships, in the grip of the fierce hurricane, are buried beneath crashing waves or dashed against the rocks of a towering cliff; and men die in blizzards and earthquakes and in the belching fire of volcanoes and amid the roar and smoke of burning forests--but these men _expect_ to die.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading They match their puny strength against the mighty fury of the elements and meet death gladly--or win through to glory in the adventure.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Men die when ships, in the grip of the fierce hurricane, are buried beneath crashing waves or dashed against the rocks of a towering cliff; and men die in blizzards and earthquakes and in the belching fire of volcanoes and amid the roar and smoke of burning forests--but these men _expect_ to die.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
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drearadjective
causing dejection
From this reading For the lone, drear lands are lands of primal things--lands rugged and grim, where life is the right of the strongest and only the fit survive.
earthquakesnounUS /ˈɜːrθkweɪks/
plural of “earthquake” — shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity
From this reading Men die when ships, in the grip of the fierce hurricane, are buried beneath crashing waves or dashed against the rocks of a towering cliff; and men die in blizzards and earthquakes and in the belching fire of volcanoes and amid the roar and smoke of burning forests--but these men _expect_ to die.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading They match their puny strength against the mighty fury of the elements and meet death gladly--or win through to glory in the adventure.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Men die when ships, in the grip of the fierce hurricane, are buried beneath crashing waves or dashed against the rocks of a towering cliff; and men die in blizzards and earthquakes and in the belching fire of volcanoes and amid the roar and smoke of burning forests--but these men _expect_ to die.
to a considerable degree; very much
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marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Men die when ships, in the grip of the fierce hurricane, are buried beneath crashing waves or dashed against the rocks of a towering cliff; and men die in blizzards and earthquakes and in the belching fire of volcanoes and amid the roar and smoke of burning forests--but these men _expect_ to die.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Men die when ships, in the grip of the fierce hurricane, are buried beneath crashing waves or dashed against the rocks of a towering cliff; and men die in blizzards and earthquakes and in the belching fire of volcanoes and amid the roar and smoke of burning forests--but these men _expect_ to die.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading For the lone, drear lands are lands of primal things--lands rugged and grim, where life is the right of the strongest and only the fit survive.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the lone, drear lands are lands of primal things--lands rugged and grim, where life is the right of the strongest and only the fit survive.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Men die when ships, in the grip of the fierce hurricane, are buried beneath crashing waves or dashed against the rocks of a towering cliff; and men die in blizzards and earthquakes and in the belching fire of volcanoes and amid the roar and smoke of burning forests--but these men _expect_ to die.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading They match their puny strength against the mighty fury of the elements and meet death gladly--or win through to glory in the adventure.
giantsnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/
plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading Such battles with the giants of nature strike no horror to the hearts of men--they are recounted with a laugh.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading They match their puny strength against the mighty fury of the elements and meet death gladly--or win through to glory in the adventure.
a state of high honor
From this reading They match their puny strength against the mighty fury of the elements and meet death gladly--or win through to glory in the adventure.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading For the lone, drear lands are lands of primal things--lands rugged and grim, where life is the right of the strongest and only the fit survive.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading Men die when ships, in the grip of the fierce hurricane, are buried beneath crashing waves or dashed against the rocks of a towering cliff; and men die in blizzards and earthquakes and in the belching fire of volcanoes and amid the roar and smoke of burning forests--but these men _expect_ to die.
guisesnounUS /ˈɡaɪzəz/
plural of “guise” — an artful or simulated semblance
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a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Such battles with the giants of nature strike no horror to the hearts of men--they are recounted with a laugh.
intense and profound fear
From this reading Such battles with the giants of nature strike no horror to the hearts of men--they are recounted with a laugh.
hurricanenounUS /ˈhɜːrəkeɪn/
a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)
From this reading Men die when ships, in the grip of the fierce hurricane, are buried beneath crashing waves or dashed against the rocks of a towering cliff; and men die in blizzards and earthquakes and in the belching fire of volcanoes and amid the roar and smoke of burning forests--but these men _expect_ to die.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON THE KANDIK To the conqueror of far places comes disaster in many guises--to the sailor who sails the uncharted seas, and to the adventurer who pushes past the outposts into the unmapped land of the long snow trails.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For the lone, drear lands are lands of primal things--lands rugged and grim, where life is the right of the strongest and only the fit survive.
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the land on which real estate is located
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plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading For the lone, drear lands are lands of primal things--lands rugged and grim, where life is the right of the strongest and only the fit survive.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Such battles with the giants of nature strike no horror to the hearts of men--they are recounted with a laugh.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For the lone, drear lands are lands of primal things--lands rugged and grim, where life is the right of the strongest and only the fit survive.
loneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading For the lone, drear lands are lands of primal things--lands rugged and grim, where life is the right of the strongest and only the fit survive.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
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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
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be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading They match their puny strength against the mighty fury of the elements and meet death gladly--or win through to glory in the adventure.
come together
From this reading They match their puny strength against the mighty fury of the elements and meet death gladly--or win through to glory in the adventure.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men die when ships, in the grip of the fierce hurricane, are buried beneath crashing waves or dashed against the rocks of a towering cliff; and men die in blizzards and earthquakes and in the belching fire of volcanoes and amid the roar and smoke of burning forests--but these men _expect_ to die.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading They match their puny strength against the mighty fury of the elements and meet death gladly--or win through to glory in the adventure.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Such battles with the giants of nature strike no horror to the hearts of men--they are recounted with a laugh.
not any; not one
From this reading Such battles with the giants of nature strike no horror to the hearts of men--they are recounted with a laugh.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
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and nothing more
From this reading For the lone, drear lands are lands of primal things--lands rugged and grim, where life is the right of the strongest and only the fit survive.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Men die when ships, in the grip of the fierce hurricane, are buried beneath crashing waves or dashed against the rocks of a towering cliff; and men die in blizzards and earthquakes and in the belching fire of volcanoes and amid the roar and smoke of burning forests--but these men _expect_ to die.
outpostsnounUS /ˈaʊtpoʊsts/
plural of “outpost” — a station in a remote or sparsely populated location
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the time that has elapsed
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plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading ON THE KANDIK To the conqueror of far places comes disaster in many guises--to the sailor who sails the uncharted seas, and to the adventurer who pushes past the outposts into the unmapped land of the long snow trails.
primaladjectiveUS /ˈpraɪməl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading For the lone, drear lands are lands of primal things--lands rugged and grim, where life is the right of the strongest and only the fit survive.
punyadjectiveUS /ˈpjuːni/
inferior in strength or significance
From this reading They match their puny strength against the mighty fury of the elements and meet death gladly--or win through to glory in the adventure.
pushesnounUS /ˈpʊʃəz/
plural of “push” — the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading ON THE KANDIK To the conqueror of far places comes disaster in many guises--to the sailor who sails the uncharted seas, and to the adventurer who pushes past the outposts into the unmapped land of the long snow trails.
recountedverbUS /rɪˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “recount” — narrate or give a detailed account of
From this reading Such battles with the giants of nature strike no horror to the hearts of men--they are recounted with a laugh.
precisely, exactly
From this reading For the lone, drear lands are lands of primal things--lands rugged and grim, where life is the right of the strongest and only the fit survive.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading Men die when ships, in the grip of the fierce hurricane, are buried beneath crashing waves or dashed against the rocks of a towering cliff; and men die in blizzards and earthquakes and in the belching fire of volcanoes and amid the roar and smoke of burning forests--but these men _expect_ to die.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Men die when ships, in the grip of the fierce hurricane, are buried beneath crashing waves or dashed against the rocks of a towering cliff; and men die in blizzards and earthquakes and in the belching fire of volcanoes and amid the roar and smoke of burning forests--but these men _expect_ to die.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading For the lone, drear lands are lands of primal things--lands rugged and grim, where life is the right of the strongest and only the fit survive.
any member of a ship's crew
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sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
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plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
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plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Men die when ships, in the grip of the fierce hurricane, are buried beneath crashing waves or dashed against the rocks of a towering cliff; and men die in blizzards and earthquakes and in the belching fire of volcanoes and amid the roar and smoke of burning forests--but these men _expect_ to die.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Men die when ships, in the grip of the fierce hurricane, are buried beneath crashing waves or dashed against the rocks of a towering cliff; and men die in blizzards and earthquakes and in the belching fire of volcanoes and amid the roar and smoke of burning forests--but these men _expect_ to die.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
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the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading They match their puny strength against the mighty fury of the elements and meet death gladly--or win through to glory in the adventure.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Such battles with the giants of nature strike no horror to the hearts of men--they are recounted with a laugh.
strongestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋɡəst/
superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading For the lone, drear lands are lands of primal things--lands rugged and grim, where life is the right of the strongest and only the fit survive.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such battles with the giants of nature strike no horror to the hearts of men--they are recounted with a laugh.
surviveverbUS /sərˈvaɪv/
continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading For the lone, drear lands are lands of primal things--lands rugged and grim, where life is the right of the strongest and only the fit survive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They match their puny strength against the mighty fury of the elements and meet death gladly--or win through to glory in the adventure.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Men die when ships, in the grip of the fierce hurricane, are buried beneath crashing waves or dashed against the rocks of a towering cliff; and men die in blizzards and earthquakes and in the belching fire of volcanoes and amid the roar and smoke of burning forests--but these men _expect_ to die.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They match their puny strength against the mighty fury of the elements and meet death gladly--or win through to glory in the adventure.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading For the lone, drear lands are lands of primal things--lands rugged and grim, where life is the right of the strongest and only the fit survive.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading They match their puny strength against the mighty fury of the elements and meet death gladly--or win through to glory in the adventure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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toweringadjectiveUS /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/
of imposing height; especially standing out above others
From this reading Men die when ships, in the grip of the fierce hurricane, are buried beneath crashing waves or dashed against the rocks of a towering cliff; and men die in blizzards and earthquakes and in the belching fire of volcanoes and amid the roar and smoke of burning forests--but these men _expect_ to die.
trailsnounUS /treɪlz/
plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed
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unchartedadjectiveUS /ənˈtʃɑːrtɪd/
(of unknown regions) not yet surveyed or investigated
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unmappedadjective
(of unknown regions) not yet surveyed or investigated
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volcanoesnounUS /vɑːlˈkeɪnoʊz/
plural of “volcano” — a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt
From this reading Men die when ships, in the grip of the fierce hurricane, are buried beneath crashing waves or dashed against the rocks of a towering cliff; and men die in blizzards and earthquakes and in the belching fire of volcanoes and amid the roar and smoke of burning forests--but these men _expect_ to die.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading Men die when ships, in the grip of the fierce hurricane, are buried beneath crashing waves or dashed against the rocks of a towering cliff; and men die in blizzards and earthquakes and in the belching fire of volcanoes and amid the roar and smoke of burning forests--but these men _expect_ to die.
at the time that
From this reading Men die when ships, in the grip of the fierce hurricane, are buried beneath crashing waves or dashed against the rocks of a towering cliff; and men die in blizzards and earthquakes and in the belching fire of volcanoes and amid the roar and smoke of burning forests--but these men _expect_ to die.
in or at the place that
From this reading For the lone, drear lands are lands of primal things--lands rugged and grim, where life is the right of the strongest and only the fit survive.
which person or people
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be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading They match their puny strength against the mighty fury of the elements and meet death gladly--or win through to glory in the adventure.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Such battles with the giants of nature strike no horror to the hearts of men--they are recounted with a laugh.
