used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In this mountain glen are a number of places held in ill repute.
in addition
From this reading There is also a legend that a monster, which keeps watch over an inexhaustible treasure of diamonds in the mountains, sometimes bursts forth from one of the numerous rocky caverns.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There is also a legend that a monster, which keeps watch over an inexhaustible treasure of diamonds in the mountains, sometimes bursts forth from one of the numerous rocky caverns.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If the forest-land endures a while longer, then a hero is expected to come and slay the beast and recover the treasure.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Up to the present such a one has not appeared.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In this mountain glen are a number of places held in ill repute.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Here many a dead chamois-hunter has been found, shot through the breast by a ball of lead.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading If the forest-land endures a while longer, then a hero is expected to come and slay the beast and recover the treasure.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Here many a dead chamois-hunter has been found, shot through the breast by a ball of lead.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Here many a dead chamois-hunter has been found, shot through the breast by a ball of lead.
burstsnounUS /bɜːrsts/
plural of “burst” — the act of exploding or bursting
From this reading There is also a legend that a monster, which keeps watch over an inexhaustible treasure of diamonds in the mountains, sometimes bursts forth from one of the numerous rocky caverns.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Here many a dead chamois-hunter has been found, shot through the breast by a ball of lead.
cavernsnounUS /ˈkævərnz/
plural of “cavern” — any large dark enclosed space
From this reading There is also a legend that a monster, which keeps watch over an inexhaustible treasure of diamonds in the mountains, sometimes bursts forth from one of the numerous rocky caverns.
chamois-hunter
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From this reading Here many a dead chamois-hunter has been found, shot through the breast by a ball of lead.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading If the forest-land endures a while longer, then a hero is expected to come and slay the beast and recover the treasure.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Here many a dead chamois-hunter has been found, shot through the breast by a ball of lead.
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading There is also a legend that a monster, which keeps watch over an inexhaustible treasure of diamonds in the mountains, sometimes bursts forth from one of the numerous rocky caverns.
enduresverbUS /enˈdjʊrz/
third-person singular of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading If the forest-land endures a while longer, then a hero is expected to come and slay the beast and recover the treasure.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading If the forest-land endures a while longer, then a hero is expected to come and slay the beast and recover the treasure.
forest-land
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From this reading If the forest-land endures a while longer, then a hero is expected to come and slay the beast and recover the treasure.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There is also a legend that a monster, which keeps watch over an inexhaustible treasure of diamonds in the mountains, sometimes bursts forth from one of the numerous rocky caverns.
set up or found
From this reading Here many a dead chamois-hunter has been found, shot through the breast by a ball of lead.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There is also a legend that a monster, which keeps watch over an inexhaustible treasure of diamonds in the mountains, sometimes bursts forth from one of the numerous rocky caverns.
glennounUS /ɡlen/
a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading In this mountain glen are a number of places held in ill repute.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here many a dead chamois-hunter has been found, shot through the breast by a ball of lead.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading In this mountain glen are a number of places held in ill repute.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here many a dead chamois-hunter has been found, shot through the breast by a ball of lead.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading If the forest-land endures a while longer, then a hero is expected to come and slay the beast and recover the treasure.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the forest-land endures a while longer, then a hero is expected to come and slay the beast and recover the treasure.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading In this mountain glen are a number of places held in ill repute.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this mountain glen are a number of places held in ill repute.
inexhaustibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɪɡˈzɔːstəbəl/
that cannot be entirely consumed or used up
From this reading There is also a legend that a monster, which keeps watch over an inexhaustible treasure of diamonds in the mountains, sometimes bursts forth from one of the numerous rocky caverns.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is also a legend that a monster, which keeps watch over an inexhaustible treasure of diamonds in the mountains, sometimes bursts forth from one of the numerous rocky caverns.
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading There is also a legend that a monster, which keeps watch over an inexhaustible treasure of diamonds in the mountains, sometimes bursts forth from one of the numerous rocky caverns.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Here many a dead chamois-hunter has been found, shot through the breast by a ball of lead.
legendnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading There is also a legend that a monster, which keeps watch over an inexhaustible treasure of diamonds in the mountains, sometimes bursts forth from one of the numerous rocky caverns.
for more time
From this reading If the forest-land endures a while longer, then a hero is expected to come and slay the beast and recover the treasure.
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
From this reading Here many a dead chamois-hunter has been found, shot through the breast by a ball of lead.
monsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading There is also a legend that a monster, which keeps watch over an inexhaustible treasure of diamonds in the mountains, sometimes bursts forth from one of the numerous rocky caverns.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading In this mountain glen are a number of places held in ill repute.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading There is also a legend that a monster, which keeps watch over an inexhaustible treasure of diamonds in the mountains, sometimes bursts forth from one of the numerous rocky caverns.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Up to the present such a one has not appeared.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading In this mountain glen are a number of places held in ill repute.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading There is also a legend that a monster, which keeps watch over an inexhaustible treasure of diamonds in the mountains, sometimes bursts forth from one of the numerous rocky caverns.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In this mountain glen are a number of places held in ill repute.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There is also a legend that a monster, which keeps watch over an inexhaustible treasure of diamonds in the mountains, sometimes bursts forth from one of the numerous rocky caverns.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There is also a legend that a monster, which keeps watch over an inexhaustible treasure of diamonds in the mountains, sometimes bursts forth from one of the numerous rocky caverns.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In this mountain glen are a number of places held in ill repute.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Up to the present such a one has not appeared.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading If the forest-land endures a while longer, then a hero is expected to come and slay the beast and recover the treasure.
reputenounUS /riˈpjuːt/
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading In this mountain glen are a number of places held in ill repute.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading There is also a legend that a monster, which keeps watch over an inexhaustible treasure of diamonds in the mountains, sometimes bursts forth from one of the numerous rocky caverns.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Here many a dead chamois-hunter has been found, shot through the breast by a ball of lead.
slayverbUS /sleɪ/
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading If the forest-land endures a while longer, then a hero is expected to come and slay the beast and recover the treasure.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading There is also a legend that a monster, which keeps watch over an inexhaustible treasure of diamonds in the mountains, sometimes bursts forth from one of the numerous rocky caverns.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Up to the present such a one has not appeared.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There is also a legend that a monster, which keeps watch over an inexhaustible treasure of diamonds in the mountains, sometimes bursts forth from one of the numerous rocky caverns.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Here many a dead chamois-hunter has been found, shot through the breast by a ball of lead.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading If the forest-land endures a while longer, then a hero is expected to come and slay the beast and recover the treasure.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is also a legend that a monster, which keeps watch over an inexhaustible treasure of diamonds in the mountains, sometimes bursts forth from one of the numerous rocky caverns.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this mountain glen are a number of places held in ill repute.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Here many a dead chamois-hunter has been found, shot through the breast by a ball of lead.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If the forest-land endures a while longer, then a hero is expected to come and slay the beast and recover the treasure.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading There is also a legend that a monster, which keeps watch over an inexhaustible treasure of diamonds in the mountains, sometimes bursts forth from one of the numerous rocky caverns.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Up to the present such a one has not appeared.
look attentively
From this reading There is also a legend that a monster, which keeps watch over an inexhaustible treasure of diamonds in the mountains, sometimes bursts forth from one of the numerous rocky caverns.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There is also a legend that a monster, which keeps watch over an inexhaustible treasure of diamonds in the mountains, sometimes bursts forth from one of the numerous rocky caverns.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading If the forest-land endures a while longer, then a hero is expected to come and slay the beast and recover the treasure.
