used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A dome-shaped block, Lille Dimon, was the most striking island, while the almost perpendicular escarpments of Skuo stood as evidence of the power of the stormy Atlantic, whose seas continually beat at the base of the cliffs.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A dome-shaped block, Lille Dimon, was the most striking island, while the almost perpendicular escarpments of Skuo stood as evidence of the power of the stormy Atlantic, whose seas continually beat at the base of the cliffs.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The dip (or tilt) of the ancient lava flows could be traced from one island to another.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The dip (or tilt) of the ancient lava flows could be traced from one island to another.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A dome-shaped block, Lille Dimon, was the most striking island, while the almost perpendicular escarpments of Skuo stood as evidence of the power of the stormy Atlantic, whose seas continually beat at the base of the cliffs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A dome-shaped block, Lille Dimon, was the most striking island, while the almost perpendicular escarpments of Skuo stood as evidence of the power of the stormy Atlantic, whose seas continually beat at the base of the cliffs.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading A dome-shaped block, Lille Dimon, was the most striking island, while the almost perpendicular escarpments of Skuo stood as evidence of the power of the stormy Atlantic, whose seas continually beat at the base of the cliffs.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading A dome-shaped block, Lille Dimon, was the most striking island, while the almost perpendicular escarpments of Skuo stood as evidence of the power of the stormy Atlantic, whose seas continually beat at the base of the cliffs.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The dip (or tilt) of the ancient lava flows could be traced from one island to another.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading A dome-shaped block, Lille Dimon, was the most striking island, while the almost perpendicular escarpments of Skuo stood as evidence of the power of the stormy Atlantic, whose seas continually beat at the base of the cliffs.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading A dome-shaped block, Lille Dimon, was the most striking island, while the almost perpendicular escarpments of Skuo stood as evidence of the power of the stormy Atlantic, whose seas continually beat at the base of the cliffs.
fearless and daring
From this reading The bold outlines of the islands were well-marked features.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Trangisvaag, in the island of Sudero, was the first port of call.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading A dome-shaped block, Lille Dimon, was the most striking island, while the almost perpendicular escarpments of Skuo stood as evidence of the power of the stormy Atlantic, whose seas continually beat at the base of the cliffs.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading A dome-shaped block, Lille Dimon, was the most striking island, while the almost perpendicular escarpments of Skuo stood as evidence of the power of the stormy Atlantic, whose seas continually beat at the base of the cliffs.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The dip (or tilt) of the ancient lava flows could be traced from one island to another.
Dimon
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From this reading A dome-shaped block, Lille Dimon, was the most striking island, while the almost perpendicular escarpments of Skuo stood as evidence of the power of the stormy Atlantic, whose seas continually beat at the base of the cliffs.
dipverbUS /dɪp/
immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
From this reading The dip (or tilt) of the ancient lava flows could be traced from one island to another.
dome-shapedadjective
having the shape of a dome
From this reading A dome-shaped block, Lille Dimon, was the most striking island, while the almost perpendicular escarpments of Skuo stood as evidence of the power of the stormy Atlantic, whose seas continually beat at the base of the cliffs.
escarpmentsnounUS /eˈskɑːrpmənts/
plural of “escarpment” — a long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion
From this reading A dome-shaped block, Lille Dimon, was the most striking island, while the almost perpendicular escarpments of Skuo stood as evidence of the power of the stormy Atlantic, whose seas continually beat at the base of the cliffs.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading A dome-shaped block, Lille Dimon, was the most striking island, while the almost perpendicular escarpments of Skuo stood as evidence of the power of the stormy Atlantic, whose seas continually beat at the base of the cliffs.
FAROESnoun
a self-governing colony that is a possession of Denmark in the Faroe Islands
From this reading THE FAROES The first sight of the Faroes was impressive.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The bold outlines of the islands were well-marked features.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FAROES The first sight of the Faroes was impressive.
flowsnounUS /floʊz/
plural of “flow” — the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading The dip (or tilt) of the ancient lava flows could be traced from one island to another.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The dip (or tilt) of the ancient lava flows could be traced from one island to another.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading THE FAROES The first sight of the Faroes was impressive.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Trangisvaag, in the island of Sudero, was the first port of call.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The dip (or tilt) of the ancient lava flows could be traced from one island to another.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The bold outlines of the islands were well-marked features.
lavanounUS /ˈlɑːvə/
rock that in its molten form (as magma) issues from volcanos; lava is what magma is called when it reaches the surface
From this reading The dip (or tilt) of the ancient lava flows could be traced from one island to another.
LillenounUS /lɪl/
an industrial city in northern France near the Belgian border; was the medieval capital of Flanders
From this reading A dome-shaped block, Lille Dimon, was the most striking island, while the almost perpendicular escarpments of Skuo stood as evidence of the power of the stormy Atlantic, whose seas continually beat at the base of the cliffs.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A dome-shaped block, Lille Dimon, was the most striking island, while the almost perpendicular escarpments of Skuo stood as evidence of the power of the stormy Atlantic, whose seas continually beat at the base of the cliffs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FAROES The first sight of the Faroes was impressive.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The dip (or tilt) of the ancient lava flows could be traced from one island to another.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The dip (or tilt) of the ancient lava flows could be traced from one island to another.
outlinesnounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnz/
plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading The bold outlines of the islands were well-marked features.
perpendicularnounUS /ˌpɜːrpənˈdɪkjələr/
a straight line at right angles to another line
From this reading A dome-shaped block, Lille Dimon, was the most striking island, while the almost perpendicular escarpments of Skuo stood as evidence of the power of the stormy Atlantic, whose seas continually beat at the base of the cliffs.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Trangisvaag, in the island of Sudero, was the first port of call.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading A dome-shaped block, Lille Dimon, was the most striking island, while the almost perpendicular escarpments of Skuo stood as evidence of the power of the stormy Atlantic, whose seas continually beat at the base of the cliffs.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A dome-shaped block, Lille Dimon, was the most striking island, while the almost perpendicular escarpments of Skuo stood as evidence of the power of the stormy Atlantic, whose seas continually beat at the base of the cliffs.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading THE FAROES The first sight of the Faroes was impressive.
Skuo
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From this reading A dome-shaped block, Lille Dimon, was the most striking island, while the almost perpendicular escarpments of Skuo stood as evidence of the power of the stormy Atlantic, whose seas continually beat at the base of the cliffs.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A dome-shaped block, Lille Dimon, was the most striking island, while the almost perpendicular escarpments of Skuo stood as evidence of the power of the stormy Atlantic, whose seas continually beat at the base of the cliffs.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading A dome-shaped block, Lille Dimon, was the most striking island, while the almost perpendicular escarpments of Skuo stood as evidence of the power of the stormy Atlantic, whose seas continually beat at the base of the cliffs.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading A dome-shaped block, Lille Dimon, was the most striking island, while the almost perpendicular escarpments of Skuo stood as evidence of the power of the stormy Atlantic, whose seas continually beat at the base of the cliffs.
Sudero
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Trangisvaag, in the island of Sudero, was the first port of call.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FAROES The first sight of the Faroes was impressive.
tiltverbUS /tɪlt/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading The dip (or tilt) of the ancient lava flows could be traced from one island to another.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The dip (or tilt) of the ancient lava flows could be traced from one island to another.
tracedverbUS /treɪst/
past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
From this reading The dip (or tilt) of the ancient lava flows could be traced from one island to another.
Trangisvaag
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From this reading Trangisvaag, in the island of Sudero, was the first port of call.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FAROES The first sight of the Faroes was impressive.
well-markedadjective
clearly indicated
From this reading The bold outlines of the islands were well-marked features.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The bold outlines of the islands were well-marked features.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A dome-shaped block, Lille Dimon, was the most striking island, while the almost perpendicular escarpments of Skuo stood as evidence of the power of the stormy Atlantic, whose seas continually beat at the base of the cliffs.
belonging to which person
From this reading A dome-shaped block, Lille Dimon, was the most striking island, while the almost perpendicular escarpments of Skuo stood as evidence of the power of the stormy Atlantic, whose seas continually beat at the base of the cliffs.
