used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE.
bidsnounUS /bɪdz/
plural of “bid” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading * * * * * But here a roaring torrent bids you stand.
brooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading Forcing you climb a rock on the right hand, Which, hanging penthouse-like, does overlook The dreadful channel of the rapid brook.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But whatsoe'er his crime, than such a cave A worse imprisonment he could not have.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading But whatsoe'er his crime, than such a cave A worse imprisonment he could not have.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading Forcing you climb a rock on the right hand, Which, hanging penthouse-like, does overlook The dreadful channel of the rapid brook.
climbverbUS /klaɪm/
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Forcing you climb a rock on the right hand, Which, hanging penthouse-like, does overlook The dreadful channel of the rapid brook.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But whatsoe'er his crime, than such a cave A worse imprisonment he could not have.
crawlverbUS /krɔːl/
move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading Over this dangerous precipice you crawl, Lost if you slip, for if you slip you fall.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading But whatsoe'er his crime, than such a cave A worse imprisonment he could not have.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Over this dangerous precipice you crawl, Lost if you slip, for if you slip you fall.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Forcing you climb a rock on the right hand, Which, hanging penthouse-like, does overlook The dreadful channel of the rapid brook.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Forcing you climb a rock on the right hand, Which, hanging penthouse-like, does overlook The dreadful channel of the rapid brook.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Over this dangerous precipice you crawl, Lost if you slip, for if you slip you fall.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Over this dangerous precipice you crawl, Lost if you slip, for if you slip you fall.
ForcingverbUS /ˈfɔːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
From this reading Forcing you climb a rock on the right hand, Which, hanging penthouse-like, does overlook The dreadful channel of the rapid brook.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Forcing you climb a rock on the right hand, Which, hanging penthouse-like, does overlook The dreadful channel of the rapid brook.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading Forcing you climb a rock on the right hand, Which, hanging penthouse-like, does overlook The dreadful channel of the rapid brook.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But whatsoe'er his crime, than such a cave A worse imprisonment he could not have.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But whatsoe'er his crime, than such a cave A worse imprisonment he could not have.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading * * * * * But here a roaring torrent bids you stand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But whatsoe'er his crime, than such a cave A worse imprisonment he could not have.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Over this dangerous precipice you crawl, Lost if you slip, for if you slip you fall.
imprisonmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
From this reading But whatsoe'er his crime, than such a cave A worse imprisonment he could not have.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Over this dangerous precipice you crawl, Lost if you slip, for if you slip you fall.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But whatsoe'er his crime, than such a cave A worse imprisonment he could not have.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Forcing you climb a rock on the right hand, Which, hanging penthouse-like, does overlook The dreadful channel of the rapid brook.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Forcing you climb a rock on the right hand, Which, hanging penthouse-like, does overlook The dreadful channel of the rapid brook.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over this dangerous precipice you crawl, Lost if you slip, for if you slip you fall.
overlookverbUS /ˈoʊvərlʊk/
look past, fail to notice
From this reading Forcing you climb a rock on the right hand, Which, hanging penthouse-like, does overlook The dreadful channel of the rapid brook.
penthouse-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Forcing you climb a rock on the right hand, Which, hanging penthouse-like, does overlook The dreadful channel of the rapid brook.
precipicenounUS /ˈpresəpəs/
a very steep cliff
From this reading Over this dangerous precipice you crawl, Lost if you slip, for if you slip you fall.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading Forcing you climb a rock on the right hand, Which, hanging penthouse-like, does overlook The dreadful channel of the rapid brook.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Forcing you climb a rock on the right hand, Which, hanging penthouse-like, does overlook The dreadful channel of the rapid brook.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading * * * * * But here a roaring torrent bids you stand.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Forcing you climb a rock on the right hand, Which, hanging penthouse-like, does overlook The dreadful channel of the rapid brook.
move stealthily
From this reading Over this dangerous precipice you crawl, Lost if you slip, for if you slip you fall.
be standing; be upright
From this reading * * * * * But here a roaring torrent bids you stand.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But whatsoe'er his crime, than such a cave A worse imprisonment he could not have.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But whatsoe'er his crime, than such a cave A worse imprisonment he could not have.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Forcing you climb a rock on the right hand, Which, hanging penthouse-like, does overlook The dreadful channel of the rapid brook.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Over this dangerous precipice you crawl, Lost if you slip, for if you slip you fall.
torrentnounUS /ˈtɔːrənt/
a heavy rain
From this reading * * * * * But here a roaring torrent bids you stand.
whatsoe'er
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But whatsoe'er his crime, than such a cave A worse imprisonment he could not have.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Forcing you climb a rock on the right hand, Which, hanging penthouse-like, does overlook The dreadful channel of the rapid brook.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading But whatsoe'er his crime, than such a cave A worse imprisonment he could not have.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading * * * * * But here a roaring torrent bids you stand.
