AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few old men declare that in days long past a fortress occupied the spot.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This gigantic sentinel resembles the look-out towers of old castles, from which the inhabitants could look the country over and foresee attacks.
aridadjectiveUS /ˈærəd/
lacking sufficient water or rainfall
From this reading Thence we see the clock towers and the arid fields of Croisic, with the sandy dunes, which injure cultivation, and stretch as far as Batz.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thence we see the clock towers and the arid fields of Croisic, with the sandy dunes, which injure cultivation, and stretch as far as Batz.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The sardine-fishers have given the rock, which can be seen far out at sea, a name; but it is useless to write it here, its Breton consonants being as difficult to pronounce as to remember.
attacksnounUS /əˈtæks/
plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading This gigantic sentinel resembles the look-out towers of old castles, from which the inhabitants could look the country over and foresee attacks.
Batz
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From this reading Thence we see the clock towers and the arid fields of Croisic, with the sandy dunes, which injure cultivation, and stretch as far as Batz.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The sardine-fishers have given the rock, which can be seen far out at sea, a name; but it is useless to write it here, its Breton consonants being as difficult to pronounce as to remember.
Beatrix
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From this reading Calyste led Beatrix to this point, whence the view is magnificent, and where the natural sculpture of the granite is even more imposing to the spectator than the mass of the huge breastwork when seen from the sandy road which skirts the shore.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The sardine-fishers have given the rock, which can be seen far out at sea, a name; but it is useless to write it here, its Breton consonants being as difficult to pronounce as to remember.
breastworknoun
fortification consisting of a low wall
From this reading Calyste led Beatrix to this point, whence the view is magnificent, and where the natural sculpture of the granite is even more imposing to the spectator than the mass of the huge breastwork when seen from the sandy road which skirts the shore.
BretonnounUS /ˈbretən/
a native or inhabitant of Brittany (especially one who speaks the Breton language)
From this reading The sardine-fishers have given the rock, which can be seen far out at sea, a name; but it is useless to write it here, its Breton consonants being as difficult to pronounce as to remember.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The sardine-fishers have given the rock, which can be seen far out at sea, a name; but it is useless to write it here, its Breton consonants being as difficult to pronounce as to remember.
Calyste
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From this reading Calyste led Beatrix to this point, whence the view is magnificent, and where the natural sculpture of the granite is even more imposing to the spectator than the mass of the huge breastwork when seen from the sandy road which skirts the shore.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The sardine-fishers have given the rock, which can be seen far out at sea, a name; but it is useless to write it here, its Breton consonants being as difficult to pronounce as to remember.
castlesnounUS /ˈkæsəlz/
plural of “castle” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading This gigantic sentinel resembles the look-out towers of old castles, from which the inhabitants could look the country over and foresee attacks.
clocknounUS /klɑːk/
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading Thence we see the clock towers and the arid fields of Croisic, with the sandy dunes, which injure cultivation, and stretch as far as Batz.
consonantsnounUS /ˈkɑːnsənənts/
plural of “consonant” — a speech sound that is not a vowel
From this reading The sardine-fishers have given the rock, which can be seen far out at sea, a name; but it is useless to write it here, its Breton consonants being as difficult to pronounce as to remember.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This gigantic sentinel resembles the look-out towers of old castles, from which the inhabitants could look the country over and foresee attacks.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading This gigantic sentinel resembles the look-out towers of old castles, from which the inhabitants could look the country over and foresee attacks.
Croisic
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From this reading Thence we see the clock towers and the arid fields of Croisic, with the sandy dunes, which injure cultivation, and stretch as far as Batz.
cultivationnounUS /ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/
socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners
From this reading Thence we see the clock towers and the arid fields of Croisic, with the sandy dunes, which injure cultivation, and stretch as far as Batz.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A few old men declare that in days long past a fortress occupied the spot.
declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading A few old men declare that in days long past a fortress occupied the spot.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The sardine-fishers have given the rock, which can be seen far out at sea, a name; but it is useless to write it here, its Breton consonants being as difficult to pronounce as to remember.
dunesnounUS /duːnz/
plural of “dune” — a ridge of sand created by the wind; found in deserts or near lakes and oceans
From this reading Thence we see the clock towers and the arid fields of Croisic, with the sandy dunes, which injure cultivation, and stretch as far as Batz.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Calyste led Beatrix to this point, whence the view is magnificent, and where the natural sculpture of the granite is even more imposing to the spectator than the mass of the huge breastwork when seen from the sandy road which skirts the shore.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Thence we see the clock towers and the arid fields of Croisic, with the sandy dunes, which injure cultivation, and stretch as far as Batz.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few old men declare that in days long past a fortress occupied the spot.
fieldsnounUS /fiːldz/
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Thence we see the clock towers and the arid fields of Croisic, with the sandy dunes, which injure cultivation, and stretch as far as Batz.
foreseeverbUS /fɔːrˈsiː/
realize beforehand
From this reading This gigantic sentinel resembles the look-out towers of old castles, from which the inhabitants could look the country over and foresee attacks.
fortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading A few old men declare that in days long past a fortress occupied the spot.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This gigantic sentinel resembles the look-out towers of old castles, from which the inhabitants could look the country over and foresee attacks.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading This gigantic sentinel resembles the look-out towers of old castles, from which the inhabitants could look the country over and foresee attacks.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The sardine-fishers have given the rock, which can be seen far out at sea, a name; but it is useless to write it here, its Breton consonants being as difficult to pronounce as to remember.
granitenounUS /ˈɡrænət/
plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz
From this reading Calyste led Beatrix to this point, whence the view is magnificent, and where the natural sculpture of the granite is even more imposing to the spectator than the mass of the huge breastwork when seen from the sandy road which skirts the shore.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The sardine-fishers have given the rock, which can be seen far out at sea, a name; but it is useless to write it here, its Breton consonants being as difficult to pronounce as to remember.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The sardine-fishers have given the rock, which can be seen far out at sea, a name; but it is useless to write it here, its Breton consonants being as difficult to pronounce as to remember.
hugeadjectiveUS /hjuːdʒ/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Calyste led Beatrix to this point, whence the view is magnificent, and where the natural sculpture of the granite is even more imposing to the spectator than the mass of the huge breastwork when seen from the sandy road which skirts the shore.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Calyste led Beatrix to this point, whence the view is magnificent, and where the natural sculpture of the granite is even more imposing to the spectator than the mass of the huge breastwork when seen from the sandy road which skirts the shore.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A few old men declare that in days long past a fortress occupied the spot.
inhabitantsnounUS /ɪnˈhæbətənts/
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading This gigantic sentinel resembles the look-out towers of old castles, from which the inhabitants could look the country over and foresee attacks.
injureverbUS /ˈɪndʒər/
cause injuries or bodily harm to
From this reading Thence we see the clock towers and the arid fields of Croisic, with the sandy dunes, which injure cultivation, and stretch as far as Batz.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sardine-fishers have given the rock, which can be seen far out at sea, a name; but it is useless to write it here, its Breton consonants being as difficult to pronounce as to remember.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The sardine-fishers have given the rock, which can be seen far out at sea, a name; but it is useless to write it here, its Breton consonants being as difficult to pronounce as to remember.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The sardine-fishers have given the rock, which can be seen far out at sea, a name; but it is useless to write it here, its Breton consonants being as difficult to pronounce as to remember.
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Calyste led Beatrix to this point, whence the view is magnificent, and where the natural sculpture of the granite is even more imposing to the spectator than the mass of the huge breastwork when seen from the sandy road which skirts the shore.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 A few old men declare that in days long past a fortress occupied the spot.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading This gigantic sentinel resembles the look-out towers of old castles, from which the inhabitants could look the country over and foresee attacks.
look-out
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From this reading This gigantic sentinel resembles the look-out towers of old castles, from which the inhabitants could look the country over and foresee attacks.
magnificentadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/
characterized by grandeur
From this reading Calyste led Beatrix to this point, whence the view is magnificent, and where the natural sculpture of the granite is even more imposing to the spectator than the mass of the huge breastwork when seen from the sandy road which skirts the shore.
massnounUS /mæs/
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading Calyste led Beatrix to this point, whence the view is magnificent, and where the natural sculpture of the granite is even more imposing to the spectator than the mass of the huge breastwork when seen from the sandy road which skirts the shore.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading A few old men declare that in days long past a fortress occupied the spot.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Calyste led Beatrix to this point, whence the view is magnificent, and where the natural sculpture of the granite is even more imposing to the spectator than the mass of the huge breastwork when seen from the sandy road which skirts the shore.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The sardine-fishers have given the rock, which can be seen far out at sea, a name; but it is useless to write it here, its Breton consonants being as difficult to pronounce as to remember.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Calyste led Beatrix to this point, whence the view is magnificent, and where the natural sculpture of the granite is even more imposing to the spectator than the mass of the huge breastwork when seen from the sandy road which skirts the shore.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading A few old men declare that in days long past a fortress occupied the spot.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This gigantic sentinel resembles the look-out towers of old castles, from which the inhabitants could look the country over and foresee attacks.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading This gigantic sentinel resembles the look-out towers of old castles, from which the inhabitants could look the country over and foresee attacks.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The sardine-fishers have given the rock, which can be seen far out at sea, a name; but it is useless to write it here, its Breton consonants being as difficult to pronounce as to remember.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This gigantic sentinel resembles the look-out towers of old castles, from which the inhabitants could look the country over and foresee attacks.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading A few old men declare that in days long past a fortress occupied the spot.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Calyste led Beatrix to this point, whence the view is magnificent, and where the natural sculpture of the granite is even more imposing to the spectator than the mass of the huge breastwork when seen from the sandy road which skirts the shore.
pronounceverbUS /prəˈnaʊns/
speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
From this reading The sardine-fishers have given the rock, which can be seen far out at sea, a name; but it is useless to write it here, its Breton consonants being as difficult to pronounce as to remember.
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading The sardine-fishers have given the rock, which can be seen far out at sea, a name; but it is useless to write it here, its Breton consonants being as difficult to pronounce as to remember.
resemblesverbUS /rɪˈzembəlz/
third-person singular of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading This gigantic sentinel resembles the look-out towers of old castles, from which the inhabitants could look the country over and foresee attacks.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Calyste led Beatrix to this point, whence the view is magnificent, and where the natural sculpture of the granite is even more imposing to the spectator than the mass of the huge breastwork when seen from the sandy road which skirts the shore.
rocknounUS /rɑːk/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The sardine-fishers have given the rock, which can be seen far out at sea, a name; but it is useless to write it here, its Breton consonants being as difficult to pronounce as to remember.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading Thence we see the clock towers and the arid fields of Croisic, with the sandy dunes, which injure cultivation, and stretch as far as Batz.
sardine-fishers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sardine-fishers have given the rock, which can be seen far out at sea, a name; but it is useless to write it here, its Breton consonants being as difficult to pronounce as to remember.
sculpturenounUS /ˈskʌlptʃər/
a three-dimensional work of plastic art
From this reading Calyste led Beatrix to this point, whence the view is magnificent, and where the natural sculpture of the granite is even more imposing to the spectator than the mass of the huge breastwork when seen from the sandy road which skirts the shore.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The sardine-fishers have given the rock, which can be seen far out at sea, a name; but it is useless to write it here, its Breton consonants being as difficult to pronounce as to remember.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Thence we see the clock towers and the arid fields of Croisic, with the sandy dunes, which injure cultivation, and stretch as far as Batz.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The sardine-fishers have given the rock, which can be seen far out at sea, a name; but it is useless to write it here, its Breton consonants being as difficult to pronounce as to remember.
sentinelnounUS /ˈsentənəl/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading This gigantic sentinel resembles the look-out towers of old castles, from which the inhabitants could look the country over and foresee attacks.
shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Calyste led Beatrix to this point, whence the view is magnificent, and where the natural sculpture of the granite is even more imposing to the spectator than the mass of the huge breastwork when seen from the sandy road which skirts the shore.
skirtsnounUS /skɜːrts/
plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading Calyste led Beatrix to this point, whence the view is magnificent, and where the natural sculpture of the granite is even more imposing to the spectator than the mass of the huge breastwork when seen from the sandy road which skirts the shore.
spectatornounUS /ˈspekteɪtər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading Calyste led Beatrix to this point, whence the view is magnificent, and where the natural sculpture of the granite is even more imposing to the spectator than the mass of the huge breastwork when seen from the sandy road which skirts the shore.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A few old men declare that in days long past a fortress occupied the spot.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading Thence we see the clock towers and the arid fields of Croisic, with the sandy dunes, which injure cultivation, and stretch as far as Batz.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Calyste led Beatrix to this point, whence the view is magnificent, and where the natural sculpture of the granite is even more imposing to the spectator than the mass of the huge breastwork when seen from the sandy road which skirts the shore.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A few old men declare that in days long past a fortress occupied the spot.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This gigantic sentinel resembles the look-out towers of old castles, from which the inhabitants could look the country over and foresee attacks.
ThenceadverbUS /ðens/
from that place or that time
From this reading Thence we see the clock towers and the arid fields of Croisic, with the sandy dunes, which injure cultivation, and stretch as far as Batz.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This gigantic sentinel resembles the look-out towers of old castles, from which the inhabitants could look the country over and foresee attacks.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sardine-fishers have given the rock, which can be seen far out at sea, a name; but it is useless to write it here, its Breton consonants being as difficult to pronounce as to remember.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading This gigantic sentinel resembles the look-out towers of old castles, from which the inhabitants could look the country over and foresee attacks.
uselessadjectiveUS /ˈjuːsləs/
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading The sardine-fishers have given the rock, which can be seen far out at sea, a name; but it is useless to write it here, its Breton consonants being as difficult to pronounce as to remember.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Calyste led Beatrix to this point, whence the view is magnificent, and where the natural sculpture of the granite is even more imposing to the spectator than the mass of the huge breastwork when seen from the sandy road which skirts the shore.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Thence we see the clock towers and the arid fields of Croisic, with the sandy dunes, which injure cultivation, and stretch as far as Batz.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Calyste led Beatrix to this point, whence the view is magnificent, and where the natural sculpture of the granite is even more imposing to the spectator than the mass of the huge breastwork when seen from the sandy road which skirts the shore.
whenceadverbUS /wens/
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading Calyste led Beatrix to this point, whence the view is magnificent, and where the natural sculpture of the granite is even more imposing to the spectator than the mass of the huge breastwork when seen from the sandy road which skirts the shore.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Calyste led Beatrix to this point, whence the view is magnificent, and where the natural sculpture of the granite is even more imposing to the spectator than the mass of the huge breastwork when seen from the sandy road which skirts the shore.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This gigantic sentinel resembles the look-out towers of old castles, from which the inhabitants could look the country over and foresee attacks.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thence we see the clock towers and the arid fields of Croisic, with the sandy dunes, which injure cultivation, and stretch as far as Batz.
writeverbUS /raɪt/
produce a literary work
From this reading The sardine-fishers have given the rock, which can be seen far out at sea, a name; but it is useless to write it here, its Breton consonants being as difficult to pronounce as to remember.
