used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A murderous bad place I should call it, and not one to trifle with.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Strange things there be above and below the waters of the world--which serves to remind me of a tale you might not scorn to hear.
adventurersnounUS /ædˈventʃərərz/
plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading Yet it might well be, as you think, that the sudden-appearing cavern is the mouth of a pirate cave fairly bursting with treasure, and only now exposed to the eyes of such daring adventurers as yourselves by a trick of the elements.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Good sirs, what you tell me of the "Sea Monster" makes my flesh creep and my hair stir with terror.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yet it might well be, as you think, that the sudden-appearing cavern is the mouth of a pirate cave fairly bursting with treasure, and only now exposed to the eyes of such daring adventurers as yourselves by a trick of the elements.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading A murderous bad place I should call it, and not one to trifle with.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Yet it might well be, as you think, that the sudden-appearing cavern is the mouth of a pirate cave fairly bursting with treasure, and only now exposed to the eyes of such daring adventurers as yourselves by a trick of the elements.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Strange things there be above and below the waters of the world--which serves to remind me of a tale you might not scorn to hear.
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Yet it might well be, as you think, that the sudden-appearing cavern is the mouth of a pirate cave fairly bursting with treasure, and only now exposed to the eyes of such daring adventurers as yourselves by a trick of the elements.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Yet it might well be, as you think, that the sudden-appearing cavern is the mouth of a pirate cave fairly bursting with treasure, and only now exposed to the eyes of such daring adventurers as yourselves by a trick of the elements.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A murderous bad place I should call it, and not one to trifle with.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading Yet it might well be, as you think, that the sudden-appearing cavern is the mouth of a pirate cave fairly bursting with treasure, and only now exposed to the eyes of such daring adventurers as yourselves by a trick of the elements.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading Yet it might well be, as you think, that the sudden-appearing cavern is the mouth of a pirate cave fairly bursting with treasure, and only now exposed to the eyes of such daring adventurers as yourselves by a trick of the elements.
creepverbUS /kriːp/
move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading Good sirs, what you tell me of the "Sea Monster" makes my flesh creep and my hair stir with terror.
daringnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading Yet it might well be, as you think, that the sudden-appearing cavern is the mouth of a pirate cave fairly bursting with treasure, and only now exposed to the eyes of such daring adventurers as yourselves by a trick of the elements.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading From my desolate island refuge I salute the Intrepid Trio!
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading Yet it might well be, as you think, that the sudden-appearing cavern is the mouth of a pirate cave fairly bursting with treasure, and only now exposed to the eyes of such daring adventurers as yourselves by a trick of the elements.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading Yet it might well be, as you think, that the sudden-appearing cavern is the mouth of a pirate cave fairly bursting with treasure, and only now exposed to the eyes of such daring adventurers as yourselves by a trick of the elements.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Yet it might well be, as you think, that the sudden-appearing cavern is the mouth of a pirate cave fairly bursting with treasure, and only now exposed to the eyes of such daring adventurers as yourselves by a trick of the elements.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Yet it might well be, as you think, that the sudden-appearing cavern is the mouth of a pirate cave fairly bursting with treasure, and only now exposed to the eyes of such daring adventurers as yourselves by a trick of the elements.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading Good sirs, what you tell me of the "Sea Monster" makes my flesh creep and my hair stir with terror.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From my desolate island refuge I salute the Intrepid Trio!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Good sirs, what you tell me of the "Sea Monster" makes my flesh creep and my hair stir with terror.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Good sirs, what you tell me of the "Sea Monster" makes my flesh creep and my hair stir with terror.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Strange things there be above and below the waters of the world--which serves to remind me of a tale you might not scorn to hear.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading From my desolate island refuge I salute the Intrepid Trio!
IntrepidadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtrepəd/
invulnerable to fear or intimidation
From this reading From my desolate island refuge I salute the Intrepid Trio!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet it might well be, as you think, that the sudden-appearing cavern is the mouth of a pirate cave fairly bursting with treasure, and only now exposed to the eyes of such daring adventurers as yourselves by a trick of the elements.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading From my desolate island refuge I salute the Intrepid Trio!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A murderous bad place I should call it, and not one to trifle with.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Good sirs, what you tell me of the "Sea Monster" makes my flesh creep and my hair stir with terror.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Good sirs, what you tell me of the "Sea Monster" makes my flesh creep and my hair stir with terror.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Yet it might well be, as you think, that the sudden-appearing cavern is the mouth of a pirate cave fairly bursting with treasure, and only now exposed to the eyes of such daring adventurers as yourselves by a trick of the elements.
MonsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading Good sirs, what you tell me of the "Sea Monster" makes my flesh creep and my hair stir with terror.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Yet it might well be, as you think, that the sudden-appearing cavern is the mouth of a pirate cave fairly bursting with treasure, and only now exposed to the eyes of such daring adventurers as yourselves by a trick of the elements.
murderousadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərəs/
characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being
From this reading A murderous bad place I should call it, and not one to trifle with.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading From my desolate island refuge I salute the Intrepid Trio!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A murderous bad place I should call it, and not one to trifle with.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Yet it might well be, as you think, that the sudden-appearing cavern is the mouth of a pirate cave fairly bursting with treasure, and only now exposed to the eyes of such daring adventurers as yourselves by a trick of the elements.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Good sirs, what you tell me of the "Sea Monster" makes my flesh creep and my hair stir with terror.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A murderous bad place I should call it, and not one to trifle with.
and nothing more
From this reading Yet it might well be, as you think, that the sudden-appearing cavern is the mouth of a pirate cave fairly bursting with treasure, and only now exposed to the eyes of such daring adventurers as yourselves by a trick of the elements.
piratenounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading Yet it might well be, as you think, that the sudden-appearing cavern is the mouth of a pirate cave fairly bursting with treasure, and only now exposed to the eyes of such daring adventurers as yourselves by a trick of the elements.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A murderous bad place I should call it, and not one to trifle with.
a safe place
From this reading From my desolate island refuge I salute the Intrepid Trio!
remindverbUS /riˈmaɪnd/
put in the mind of someone
From this reading Strange things there be above and below the waters of the world--which serves to remind me of a tale you might not scorn to hear.
saluteverbUS /səˈluːt/
propose a toast to
From this reading From my desolate island refuge I salute the Intrepid Trio!
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Strange things there be above and below the waters of the world--which serves to remind me of a tale you might not scorn to hear.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Good sirs, what you tell me of the "Sea Monster" makes my flesh creep and my hair stir with terror.
servesnounUS /sɜːrvz/
plural of “serve” — (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
From this reading Strange things there be above and below the waters of the world--which serves to remind me of a tale you might not scorn to hear.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading A murderous bad place I should call it, and not one to trifle with.
sirsnounUS /sɜːrrz/
plural of “sir” — term of address for a man
From this reading Good sirs, what you tell me of the "Sea Monster" makes my flesh creep and my hair stir with terror.
move an implement through
From this reading Good sirs, what you tell me of the "Sea Monster" makes my flesh creep and my hair stir with terror.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Strange things there be above and below the waters of the world--which serves to remind me of a tale you might not scorn to hear.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Yet it might well be, as you think, that the sudden-appearing cavern is the mouth of a pirate cave fairly bursting with treasure, and only now exposed to the eyes of such daring adventurers as yourselves by a trick of the elements.
sudden-appearing
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From this reading Yet it might well be, as you think, that the sudden-appearing cavern is the mouth of a pirate cave fairly bursting with treasure, and only now exposed to the eyes of such daring adventurers as yourselves by a trick of the elements.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Strange things there be above and below the waters of the world--which serves to remind me of a tale you might not scorn to hear.
express in words
From this reading Good sirs, what you tell me of the "Sea Monster" makes my flesh creep and my hair stir with terror.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Good sirs, what you tell me of the "Sea Monster" makes my flesh creep and my hair stir with terror.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yet it might well be, as you think, that the sudden-appearing cavern is the mouth of a pirate cave fairly bursting with treasure, and only now exposed to the eyes of such daring adventurers as yourselves by a trick of the elements.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From my desolate island refuge I salute the Intrepid Trio!
in or at that place or location
From this reading Strange things there be above and below the waters of the world--which serves to remind me of a tale you might not scorn to hear.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Strange things there be above and below the waters of the world--which serves to remind me of a tale you might not scorn to hear.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Yet it might well be, as you think, that the sudden-appearing cavern is the mouth of a pirate cave fairly bursting with treasure, and only now exposed to the eyes of such daring adventurers as yourselves by a trick of the elements.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A murderous bad place I should call it, and not one to trifle with.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Yet it might well be, as you think, that the sudden-appearing cavern is the mouth of a pirate cave fairly bursting with treasure, and only now exposed to the eyes of such daring adventurers as yourselves by a trick of the elements.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading Yet it might well be, as you think, that the sudden-appearing cavern is the mouth of a pirate cave fairly bursting with treasure, and only now exposed to the eyes of such daring adventurers as yourselves by a trick of the elements.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading A murderous bad place I should call it, and not one to trifle with.
TrionounUS /ˈtriːoʊ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading From my desolate island refuge I salute the Intrepid Trio!
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Strange things there be above and below the waters of the world--which serves to remind me of a tale you might not scorn to hear.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Yet it might well be, as you think, that the sudden-appearing cavern is the mouth of a pirate cave fairly bursting with treasure, and only now exposed to the eyes of such daring adventurers as yourselves by a trick of the elements.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Good sirs, what you tell me of the "Sea Monster" makes my flesh creep and my hair stir with terror.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Strange things there be above and below the waters of the world--which serves to remind me of a tale you might not scorn to hear.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Good sirs, what you tell me of the "Sea Monster" makes my flesh creep and my hair stir with terror.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Strange things there be above and below the waters of the world--which serves to remind me of a tale you might not scorn to hear.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet it might well be, as you think, that the sudden-appearing cavern is the mouth of a pirate cave fairly bursting with treasure, and only now exposed to the eyes of such daring adventurers as yourselves by a trick of the elements.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Good sirs, what you tell me of the "Sea Monster" makes my flesh creep and my hair stir with terror.
yourselvespronounUS /jʊrˈselvz/
used when the people spoken to are both doing and receiving the action
From this reading Yet it might well be, as you think, that the sudden-appearing cavern is the mouth of a pirate cave fairly bursting with treasure, and only now exposed to the eyes of such daring adventurers as yourselves by a trick of the elements.
