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ravin

/ˈɹævən/

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Visual illustration for the word "plunder" - An instance of plundering.
plundernoun
/ˈplʌndə(ɹ)/

An instance of plundering.

"The plunder of valuable textbooks from the classroom was a serious problem. "

Visual illustration for the word "violence" - Extreme force.
violencenoun
/ˈvaɪləns/

Extreme force.

"The violence of the storm, fortunately, was more awesome than destructive."

Visual illustration for the word "captured" - To take control of; to seize by force or stratagem.
capturedverb
/ˈkæptʃərd/ /ˈkæptʃəd/

To take control of; to seize by force or stratagem.

"to capture an enemy, a vessel, or a criminal"

Visual illustration for the word "pirates" - A criminal who plunders at sea; commonly attacking merchant vessels, though often pillaging port towns.
piratesnoun
/ˈpaɪɹəts/

A criminal who plunders at sea; commonly attacking merchant vessels, though often pillaging port towns.

"You should be cautious due to the Somali pirates."

Visual illustration for the word "stormed" - (with adverbial of direction) To move quickly and noisily like a storm, usually in a state of uproar or anger.
stormedverb
/stɔːrmd/ /stɔːrmt/

(with adverbial of direction) To move quickly and noisily like a storm, usually in a state of uproar or anger.

"She stormed out of the room."

Visual illustration for the word "smaller" - Not large or big; insignificant; few in number.
smalleradjective
/ˈsmɑlɚ/ /ˈsmɔːlə/ /ˈsmɔlɚ/

Not large or big; insignificant; few in number.

"A small group."

Visual illustration for the word "obtained" - To get hold of; to gain possession of, to procure; to acquire, in any way.
obtainedverb
/əbˈteɪnd/

To get hold of; to gain possession of, to procure; to acquire, in any way.

"She obtained her driver's license after passing the driving test. "

Visual illustration for the word "children" - A person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority)
childrennoun
[ˈt͡ʃʊld̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [ˈt͡ʃɪl.d̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [tʃɪl.ɹən]

A person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority)

"Go easy on him: he is but a child."

Visual illustration for the word "playground" - (outdoors) A large open space for children to play on, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides).
playgroundnoun
/ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/

(outdoors) A large open space for children to play on, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides).

"The school's playground was a favorite spot for the children after their classes. "

Visual illustration for the word "skipping" - To move by hopping on alternate feet.
skippingverb
/ˈskɪpɪŋ/

To move by hopping on alternate feet.

"She will skip from one end of the sidewalk to the other."

Visual illustration for the word "merchant" - A person who traffics in commodities for profit.
merchantnoun
/ˈmɜːtʃənt/ /ˈmɝtʃənt/

A person who traffics in commodities for profit.

"The local merchant sold fresh produce at the farmer's market. "

Visual illustration for the word "ravenous" - Very hungry.
ravenousadjective
/ˈɹævənəs/

Very hungry.

"After running the marathon, I was ravenous and ate three sandwiches. "