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From this reading [4] Mr. James McMurtrie, then manager of Earl Waldegrave's estates, was responsible for the exploration of this cavern after its rediscovery in 1880.
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From this reading Murray says that Lamb's Lair is the finest cave in Somerset; I would confidently venture further, and say that for transcendent beauty it has not its equal in England.[4] E. A. B.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We have since regretted that we did not test the platform and windlass by a rough-and-ready method, and then descend by a long Alpine rope.
abundantlyadverbUS /əˈbʌndəntli/
in an abundant manner
From this reading We had not seen everything, but we had seen enough to recompense us abundantly for the toil, the slight risk, and the dirt.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading [4] Mr. James McMurtrie, then manager of Earl Waldegrave's estates, was responsible for the exploration of this cavern after its rediscovery in 1880.
AlpineadjectiveUS /ˈælpaɪn/
relating to or characteristic of alps
From this reading We have since regretted that we did not test the platform and windlass by a rough-and-ready method, and then descend by a long Alpine rope.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We have since regretted that we did not test the platform and windlass by a rough-and-ready method, and then descend by a long Alpine rope.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading Murray says that Lamb's Lair is the finest cave in Somerset; I would confidently venture further, and say that for transcendent beauty it has not its equal in England.[4] E. A. B.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Murray says that Lamb's Lair is the finest cave in Somerset; I would confidently venture further, and say that for transcendent beauty it has not its equal in England.[4] E. A. B.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We had not seen everything, but we had seen enough to recompense us abundantly for the toil, the slight risk, and the dirt.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We have since regretted that we did not test the platform and windlass by a rough-and-ready method, and then descend by a long Alpine rope.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading Murray says that Lamb's Lair is the finest cave in Somerset; I would confidently venture further, and say that for transcendent beauty it has not its equal in England.[4] E. A. B.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading [4] Mr. James McMurtrie, then manager of Earl Waldegrave's estates, was responsible for the exploration of this cavern after its rediscovery in 1880.
confidentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnfədəntli/
with confidence; in a confident manner
From this reading Murray says that Lamb's Lair is the finest cave in Somerset; I would confidently venture further, and say that for transcendent beauty it has not its equal in England.[4] E. A. B.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading The sharp ledges underneath might, however, have rendered this dangerous.
descendverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading We have since regretted that we did not test the platform and windlass by a rough-and-ready method, and then descend by a long Alpine rope.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading We have since regretted that we did not test the platform and windlass by a rough-and-ready method, and then descend by a long Alpine rope.
dirtnounUS /dɜːrt/
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
From this reading We had not seen everything, but we had seen enough to recompense us abundantly for the toil, the slight risk, and the dirt.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading Murray says that Lamb's Lair is the finest cave in Somerset; I would confidently venture further, and say that for transcendent beauty it has not its equal in England.[4] E. A. B.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading [4] Mr. James McMurtrie, then manager of Earl Waldegrave's estates, was responsible for the exploration of this cavern after its rediscovery in 1880.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Murray says that Lamb's Lair is the finest cave in Somerset; I would confidently venture further, and say that for transcendent beauty it has not its equal in England.[4] E. A. B.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading We had not seen everything, but we had seen enough to recompense us abundantly for the toil, the slight risk, and the dirt.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Murray says that Lamb's Lair is the finest cave in Somerset; I would confidently venture further, and say that for transcendent beauty it has not its equal in England.[4] E. A. B.
estatesnounUS /ɪˈsteɪts/
plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading [4] Mr. James McMurtrie, then manager of Earl Waldegrave's estates, was responsible for the exploration of this cavern after its rediscovery in 1880.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading We had not seen everything, but we had seen enough to recompense us abundantly for the toil, the slight risk, and the dirt.
explorationnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃən/
to travel for the purpose of discovery
From this reading [4] Mr. James McMurtrie, then manager of Earl Waldegrave's estates, was responsible for the exploration of this cavern after its rediscovery in 1880.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Murray says that Lamb's Lair is the finest cave in Somerset; I would confidently venture further, and say that for transcendent beauty it has not its equal in England.[4] E. A. B.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We had not seen everything, but we had seen enough to recompense us abundantly for the toil, the slight risk, and the dirt.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Murray says that Lamb's Lair is the finest cave in Somerset; I would confidently venture further, and say that for transcendent beauty it has not its equal in England.[4] E. A. B.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had not seen everything, but we had seen enough to recompense us abundantly for the toil, the slight risk, and the dirt.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Murray says that Lamb's Lair is the finest cave in Somerset; I would confidently venture further, and say that for transcendent beauty it has not its equal in England.[4] E. A. B.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have since regretted that we did not test the platform and windlass by a rough-and-ready method, and then descend by a long Alpine rope.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The sharp ledges underneath might, however, have rendered this dangerous.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Murray says that Lamb's Lair is the finest cave in Somerset; I would confidently venture further, and say that for transcendent beauty it has not its equal in England.[4] E. A. B.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Murray says that Lamb's Lair is the finest cave in Somerset; I would confidently venture further, and say that for transcendent beauty it has not its equal in England.[4] E. A. B.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Murray says that Lamb's Lair is the finest cave in Somerset; I would confidently venture further, and say that for transcendent beauty it has not its equal in England.[4] E. A. B.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Murray says that Lamb's Lair is the finest cave in Somerset; I would confidently venture further, and say that for transcendent beauty it has not its equal in England.[4] E. A. B.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Murray says that Lamb's Lair is the finest cave in Somerset; I would confidently venture further, and say that for transcendent beauty it has not its equal in England.[4] E. A. B.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading [4] Mr. James McMurtrie, then manager of Earl Waldegrave's estates, was responsible for the exploration of this cavern after its rediscovery in 1880.
LairnounUS /ler/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading Murray says that Lamb's Lair is the finest cave in Somerset; I would confidently venture further, and say that for transcendent beauty it has not its equal in England.[4] E. A. B.
Lamb'snounUS /læmz/
possessive form of “lamb” — young sheep
From this reading Murray says that Lamb's Lair is the finest cave in Somerset; I would confidently venture further, and say that for transcendent beauty it has not its equal in England.[4] E. A. B.
ledgesnounUS /ˈledʒɪz/
plural of “ledge” — a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading The sharp ledges underneath might, however, have rendered this dangerous.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading We have since regretted that we did not test the platform and windlass by a rough-and-ready method, and then descend by a long Alpine rope.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading [4] Mr. James McMurtrie, then manager of Earl Waldegrave's estates, was responsible for the exploration of this cavern after its rediscovery in 1880.
McMurtrie
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From this reading [4] Mr. James McMurtrie, then manager of Earl Waldegrave's estates, was responsible for the exploration of this cavern after its rediscovery in 1880.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading We have since regretted that we did not test the platform and windlass by a rough-and-ready method, and then descend by a long Alpine rope.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The sharp ledges underneath might, however, have rendered this dangerous.
a form of address for a man
From this reading [4] Mr. James McMurtrie, then manager of Earl Waldegrave's estates, was responsible for the exploration of this cavern after its rediscovery in 1880.
MurraynounUS /ˈmɜːri/
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading Murray says that Lamb's Lair is the finest cave in Somerset; I would confidently venture further, and say that for transcendent beauty it has not its equal in England.[4] E. A. B.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We have since regretted that we did not test the platform and windlass by a rough-and-ready method, and then descend by a long Alpine rope.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [4] Mr. James McMurtrie, then manager of Earl Waldegrave's estates, was responsible for the exploration of this cavern after its rediscovery in 1880.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading We have since regretted that we did not test the platform and windlass by a rough-and-ready method, and then descend by a long Alpine rope.
recompensenounUS /ˈrekəmpens/
payment or reward (as for service rendered)
From this reading We had not seen everything, but we had seen enough to recompense us abundantly for the toil, the slight risk, and the dirt.
rediscoverynounUS /ridɪˈskʌvri/
the act of discovering again
From this reading [4] Mr. James McMurtrie, then manager of Earl Waldegrave's estates, was responsible for the exploration of this cavern after its rediscovery in 1880.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading We have since regretted that we did not test the platform and windlass by a rough-and-ready method, and then descend by a long Alpine rope.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading The sharp ledges underneath might, however, have rendered this dangerous.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading [4] Mr. James McMurtrie, then manager of Earl Waldegrave's estates, was responsible for the exploration of this cavern after its rediscovery in 1880.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading We had not seen everything, but we had seen enough to recompense us abundantly for the toil, the slight risk, and the dirt.
a strong line
From this reading We have since regretted that we did not test the platform and windlass by a rough-and-ready method, and then descend by a long Alpine rope.
rough-and-readyadjective
crude but effective for the purpose at hand
From this reading We have since regretted that we did not test the platform and windlass by a rough-and-ready method, and then descend by a long Alpine rope.
express in words
From this reading Murray says that Lamb's Lair is the finest cave in Somerset; I would confidently venture further, and say that for transcendent beauty it has not its equal in England.[4] E. A. B.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Murray says that Lamb's Lair is the finest cave in Somerset; I would confidently venture further, and say that for transcendent beauty it has not its equal in England.[4] E. A. B.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We had not seen everything, but we had seen enough to recompense us abundantly for the toil, the slight risk, and the dirt.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The sharp ledges underneath might, however, have rendered this dangerous.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading We have since regretted that we did not test the platform and windlass by a rough-and-ready method, and then descend by a long Alpine rope.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading We had not seen everything, but we had seen enough to recompense us abundantly for the toil, the slight risk, and the dirt.
SomersetnounUS /ˈsʌmərset/
a county in southwestern England on the Bristol Channel
From this reading Murray says that Lamb's Lair is the finest cave in Somerset; I would confidently venture further, and say that for transcendent beauty it has not its equal in England.[4] E. A. B.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading We have since regretted that we did not test the platform and windlass by a rough-and-ready method, and then descend by a long Alpine rope.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We have since regretted that we did not test the platform and windlass by a rough-and-ready method, and then descend by a long Alpine rope.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We have since regretted that we did not test the platform and windlass by a rough-and-ready method, and then descend by a long Alpine rope.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading We have since regretted that we did not test the platform and windlass by a rough-and-ready method, and then descend by a long Alpine rope.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The sharp ledges underneath might, however, have rendered this dangerous.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We had not seen everything, but we had seen enough to recompense us abundantly for the toil, the slight risk, and the dirt.
toilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading We had not seen everything, but we had seen enough to recompense us abundantly for the toil, the slight risk, and the dirt.
transcendentadjectiveUS /trænˈsendənt/
exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence
From this reading Murray says that Lamb's Lair is the finest cave in Somerset; I would confidently venture further, and say that for transcendent beauty it has not its equal in England.[4] E. A. B.
underneathprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading The sharp ledges underneath might, however, have rendered this dangerous.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We had not seen everything, but we had seen enough to recompense us abundantly for the toil, the slight risk, and the dirt.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading Murray says that Lamb's Lair is the finest cave in Somerset; I would confidently venture further, and say that for transcendent beauty it has not its equal in England.[4] E. A. B.
Waldegrave's
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From this reading [4] Mr. James McMurtrie, then manager of Earl Waldegrave's estates, was responsible for the exploration of this cavern after its rediscovery in 1880.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [4] Mr. James McMurtrie, then manager of Earl Waldegrave's estates, was responsible for the exploration of this cavern after its rediscovery in 1880.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have since regretted that we did not test the platform and windlass by a rough-and-ready method, and then descend by a long Alpine rope.
windlassnounUS /ˈwɪndləs/
lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds
From this reading We have since regretted that we did not test the platform and windlass by a rough-and-ready method, and then descend by a long Alpine rope.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Murray says that Lamb's Lair is the finest cave in Somerset; I would confidently venture further, and say that for transcendent beauty it has not its equal in England.[4] E. A. B.
